The City of Lilburn is moving to impose a three-month moratorium on the acceptance of applications for new buildings, additions and developments in residentially zoned parcels within the “downtown character” area, namely historic Old Town.
The 90 days of the delay for new permits will be used to evaluate current architectural standards outlined in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Its purpose is to ensure that developers work in partnership with the City to preserve and create an architectural and aesthetic character that embraces the old with the new.
Going forward, the City will not accept applications for new buildings, additions or new developments on residentially zoned parcels in the downtown character area for three months. However, about 180 parcels zoned R1 or R2 in the character area may be subject to the moratorium.
Kiwanis plans 15th annual Father-Daughter dance
The tradition continues for the 15th year as the Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett prepares to host its annual Father Daughter Dance. From infants to infinity, daughters of all ages enjoy this annual evening to dance the night away with their dads (or father figures, uncles, or grandfathers).
Relocated to the Braselton Civic Center in February 2023, the three dances continue to draw record attendance from surrounding cities and counties! With catered light hors d’oeuvres, professional photography, and long stem red roses presented after the last dance, special memories are created for a lifetime!
What began as a single father/daughter event in 2009 with 188 attendees soon expanded to three dances over two evenings. Considered to be one of the premier father daughter dances in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area, attendees have traveled hundreds of miles from within and outside of the State of Georgia. With no age limit, there is no shortage of smiling, well dressed couples ready to enjoy a Prom Like experience.
This year, the dances will be held on February 2-3. Tickets may be purchased online at: www.northgwinnettkiwanis.com. On Friday Evening, February 2, the dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. On Saturday evening, the two dances will be held at 5 to 7 p.m., and 8 to 10 p.m. respectively. Tickets are limited, and sell out attendance is expected.
Proceeds from the dance and other Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett fundraisers are reinvested back into the community with scholarships for area high school seniors or for other children- related events.
GGC seeks volunteers for free physical assessments
The Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) seeks volunteers for participation in a 10-week exercise program. The program is designed to help exercise science students sharpen their hands-on skills, while gaining experience in a practical fitness setting.
Volunteers will have a pre-training and post-training fitness assessment performed, which will include blood pressure, body composition, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, balance and flexibility.
Following the pre-training assessment, participants will undergo a 10-week personalized fitness training program two days per week. Each session will last approximately one hour. To participate, volunteers must be healthy adults, between the ages of 18 and 70, with no major health conditions and be available between 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 31 through April 17, 2024.
- For more information, or to see if you meet the requirements, please contact GGC’s Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at exscpracticum@ggc.edu before January 21.
Emergency Services seeks volunteer chaplains
Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services seeks volunteer chaplains for its chaplaincy program. Interested candidates must be certified members of clergy whose qualifications include current ministry service for a minimum of two years. All interested candidates should fill out an online application no later than February 2. For more information, email Ryan.McGiboney@GwinnettCounty.com.
Get a grant toward buying your first home
If you are a first-time homebuyer, you might be eligible for a Gwinnett Homestretch Down Payment Assistance program. New or existing Gwinnett residents aspiring to own a home can receive down payment assistance of up to $10,000 as a five-year deferred payment loan with zero percent interest. To qualify, the home must be located within Gwinnett County and should not exceed $323,000 for an existing home or $346,000 for new construction. For a list of eligibility requirements and to apply, visit GwinnettCounty.com/HomestretchDPA.
Affordable internet access is possible for your home
You may qualify for a $30 monthly discount on your home or mobile internet service through the Federal Communications Commission Affordable Connectivity Program. Gwinnett is encouraging eligible residents to claim this new benefit and start saving on internet service.
Visit AffordableConnectivity.gov or call 877-384-2575 to learn about eligibility and apply. Then, contact a participating broadband provider to start receiving your monthly discount.
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