The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has announced a significant allocation of $280,000 from its million-dollar budget to fund a comprehensive study aimed at enhancing safety, beautification, and transportation infrastructure along Jimmy Carter Boulevard in the Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID). Gwinnett County will contribute an additional $120,000 towards the endeavor.
Emory Morsberger, executive director of Gateway85 CID, says: “This study represents a pivotal step towards building a sense of place and community for residents, businesses, and visitors within our district.”
Carolyn Bourdeaux, the former Georgia Congresswoman who worked with Gwinnett County and the Atlanta Regional Commission on this grant says; “I deeply appreciate the regional partnership to invest in the Gateway85 Community. This LCI grant will help lay the foundation to foster sustainable growth and economic development in one of the most diverse but also high needs communities in the metro area.”
With more than 3,000 businesses, employing 47,000 people, Gateway85 CID’s members represent 16% of Gwinnett County’s workforce. By leveraging the expertise and resources of ARC and Gwinnett County, the study aims to identify innovative solutions to enhance the economic impact of Gateway85 CID, which is currently $16.6 billion.
The findings and recommendations of the study are expected to serve as a roadmap for future development and investment within Gateway85 CID, ultimately enriching the quality of life for all stakeholders and community members.
Andersonville Historic Site plans Memorial Day events
Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate Memorial Day with events that are free and open to the public, beginning on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) State Commander Patsey Schreiber, U.S. Navy (retired) will serve as keynote speaker at the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony.
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On Saturday, May 25, hundreds of Scouts and other volunteers will place small American flags on more than 20,000 gravesites in Andersonville National Cemetery. The dramatic and moving display of thousands of veterans’ graves decorated with American flags create a powerful and patriotic setting for visitors.
On Sunday, May 26, the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony will be held in Andersonville National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence band will perform beginning at 1:30 p.m. and the formal program will begin at 2 p.m.
The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars State Commander Patsey Schreiber, U.S. Navy (retired). Wreath presentations will be conducted by several military, civic, and patriotic organizations. In 2023, Commander Schreiber was elected as the first female State Commander for the VFW department for the state of Georgia. She served as Commander of VFW Post 8385 Kings Bay, Ga. for two years, earning All-State and All-American Commander both years. She has also served as Department of Georgia, District Seven Commander, earning both All-State and All-American District Commander.
On Monday, May 27, the Knights of Columbus will hold a special mass in the cemetery at 11: a.m. The public is invited to attend.
Be cautious: Another rabid animal found
Another rabid animal has been found in Gwinnett. Residents are advised to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways. On Thursday, May 9, a cat near the block of King Stream Way in Snellville tested positive for rabies. Vet staff were exposed to the feline through saliva. No bites or injuries were reported.
Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals. Pet owners should ensure that their pets are current on rabies vaccination. According to the National Association of State Health Veterinarians, unvaccinated dogs and cats exposed to a rabid animal must be strictly quarantined for four months and vaccinated one month prior to being released.
If you or your child have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or suspected rabid animal, immediate preventive treatment is necessary.
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