The City of Peachtree Corners has commenced an expansion project for the Town Green and its associated amenities.
Throughout the winter months, certain sections of the Town Green will be closed as a result of the ongoing expansion. This expansion initiative encompasses enhancing the Town Green and introducing additional amenities to the area.
The first project will be installing drainage upgrades and laying new sod in the park.
Another addition to the Town Green will be the City’s new Tot Lot Playground. This playground, themed around space exploration, will be situated nearest the townhomes and is designed for children up to the age of six. As part of this project, the current sliding hill and two existing jungle gym features will be replaced. The playground is designed to be fully accessible, ensuring that all children can enjoy its offerings.
Presently, the construction of the City’s off-leash dog park is underway. Situated behind the CineBistro building, this facility will span approximately 9,000 square feet and will be divided into sections for smaller and larger dogs. It will boast both natural and artificial turf areas. Additionally, there will be a plaza featuring a shade sail, water fountains, pet waste containers, shaded benches, and enhanced landscaping.
During the construction phase, access to the park will be limited. However, the existing playground and fitness path can still be accessed through the park entrances located between Taqueria Tsunami and Jinbei West, between Jinbei West and CineBistro, and via the multi-use path behind CineBistro.
Chamber recognizes 10 Small Business winners
The Gwinnett Chamber has recognized winners of its annual Small Business Awards. The ten recognized winners were among 100 finalists for business practices and entrepreneurial excellence.
Nick Masino, president and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett, says: “Ninety percent of our members have 50 employees or less,making small business a vital industry to our organization and an important one to recognize and celebrate. We are honored to have these amazing individuals innovating and leading our business community and would like to congratulate them on their incredible success.”
Rikki Klaus, producer for CNN, emceed the awards program sharing each winner’s compelling story of ingenuity, creativity, and success. Winners were announced in real time as follows:
- Community Contributor Award – SPARC (Single Parents Alliance and Resource Center), Joy Monroe, Norcross;
- Culture Creator Award – Eclipse Gaming Systems, Tim Minard, Duluth;
- Emerging Entrepreneur Award – (Georgia First Generation Foundation), Charbel Aoun, Buford;
- Launch Award – Sugarloaf Wellness Center, D. David Kunz, Lawrenceville;
- Minority-Owned/Woman-Owned Business Award -, (SAGE Business Counsel), Danielle Hudson-Laughlin, Johns Creek;
- Small Business Award (0-5 Employees) – Bring The Crew, Kandi Todd, Lawrenceville;
- Small Business Award (6-24 Employees) – Team Ryan Automotive, Shara Ryan, Buford;
- Small Business Award (25+ Employees) – NEMA, Inc, Colleen Japuntich, Duluth;.
- Support System Award – Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, Mark Farmer, Lawrenceville; and
- Founder Award – SimpleFloors, Bin Liu, Suwanee.
Jackson EMC returns $15 million in margin checks
Approximately 235,000 current and former members of Jackson EMC will receive their share of a total of $15 million in margin refund checks in December. After this December’s refund, Jackson EMC will have refunded $204 million in margin refunds to its member-owners since the cooperative was founded in 1938.
Rodney Chandler of Madison County, chairman of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors, says: “Jackson EMC operates at cost, which means our primary focus is member service, not profits. Crossing the $200 million mark in returned margin refunds this year shows Jackson EMC’s long history of keeping the cooperative financially strong to deliver safe, reliable and affordable electricity for its members.”
Margins are refunded for a combination of years, so former, long-term and newer members benefit from belonging to an electric cooperative, like Jackson EMC. This year, margin refunds will go to those who received electric service from Jackson EMC in 1996, 1997, 1998 and/or 2022. The amount of each member’s refund check is based on the amount each member paid for electric service during those years.
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, the largest electric cooperative in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation, is headquartered in Jefferson, Ga. The cooperative serves more than 259,000 meters on 14,900 miles of energized wire.
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