A rabid cat attacked an individual on May 30 at 2800 block of Luke Edwards Road in Dacula. Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement promptly collected the cat, which was then taken to the shelter for testing.
Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and the Gwinnett County Health Department advise residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways after a cat tested positive for the rabies virus. Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals such as foxes and raccoons.
- To report the animal you have seen acting strange to have it picked up, call the Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Bite Office at 770-339-3200 ext. 5576; for after-hours assistance, contact non-emergency Dispatch at 770-513-5700.
Lawrenceville wins $80,000 Living Centers grant
The city of Lawrenceville is among 10 winners that have been awarded $1.6 million in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants from The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The grants are to help communities reimagine their downtowns, create vibrant transit corridors, and promote live-work-play environments. Upon completion of the studies, the grant recipients will be eligible to apply for federal transportation funding projects, such as corridor improvements and bike-ped infrastructure, to bring their visions to life.
Lawrenceville won $80,000 for the Honest Alley Activation Project, which aims to determine the feasibility and benefits of improving Honest Alley in Lawrenceville to be pedestrian friendly and include placemaking features. By making the area more welcoming to residents and visitors, the project will spur economic development for properties in the alleyway while also increasing community connectivity within Lawrenceville’s downtown.
The LCI program was created in 1999 by ARC to help the region’s communities envision and build healthy, mixed-use, mixed-income developments that help reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve air quality. The program is recognized as a national best practice for how metropolitan planning organizations can lead efforts to alleviate transportation concerns while improving overall quality of life.
Lawrenceville DAR chapter honors D’Angelo, Paff
Catherine Long and Beverly Paff.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), with its 132-year mission of historic preservation, honors individuals who have dedicated their time and talent to preserving historic resources.
Two individuals have been honored by the Philadelphia Winn DAR Chapter in Lawrenceville. Committee chair Catherine Long, State Regent Betty Harrah and Chapter Regent Lynn Jacques announced the accomplishments of these two Gwinnett citizens.
D’Angelo
Dr. James D’Angelo was awarded the Historic Preservation Medal Award and certificate. He has worked in the field of archaeology for over 30 years. Over his career, he has assisted in preserving many archaeological sites, written extensive publications and been a passionate teacher. Through his leadership as Site Archaeologist for the Fort Daniel Foundation, he has raised awareness and led the preservation effort of this military site from 1813 in Gwinnett County.
Beverly Paff was awarded the Historic Preservation Recognition Award. She is a past president of the Gwinnett Historical Society and member of the Fort Daniel Foundation. The preservation of the Fort Daniel site and the Elisha Winn House, as well as the creation of the Friends of Fort Daniel, are just a few projects that she has been involved with.
Gwinnett Tech automotive tech program wins accreditation
Gwinnett Technical College’s Automotive Technology program has been approved by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for a five-year accreditation. This accreditation assures students receive a quality education in automotive technology which is current with emerging technologies and requirements in the construction industry. In addition, the accreditation assures potential employers graduates of the program have completed the program and have the ability and knowledge to make immediate contributions to their organization.
Gwinnett Tech is one of 11 public colleges in Georgia to hold this level of certification. Automotive Technology Program Director Bob Baumann says that “being ASE accredited ensures our students receive the most up-to-date and relevant automotive education. This gives our students the best opportunity to enter the automotive industry and enjoy a long successful career.”
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