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NEWS BRIEFS: Snellville to mark its centennial weekend of August 18-19

NEWS BRIEFS: Snellville to mark its centennial weekend of August 18-19

Snellville’s Centennial will be celebrated through a variety of events on the weekend of  August 18-19. The celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday, August 18 on the Towne Green with a variety of food trucks, music, fun and games along with an antique car display on Oak Road representing cars dating back to 1923.  

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by · June 20, 2023 · News
“Union Pacific Yellow Caboose” by John Bullock

NEWS BRIEFS: “Pigments of Imagination” on display at Norcross Gallery

As late spring turns to summer, Norcross Gallery and Studios’ thoughts turn to imaginative creativity in the current exhibit, “Pigments of Imagination.” 

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by · June 16, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County strengthens code for rental properties

NEWS BRIEFS: County strengthens code for rental properties

Gwinnett Commissioners have amended the county’s ordinances to strengthen enforcement on residential rental properties by adopting the International Property Maintenance Code. This development follows a review process since the proposal was last before the board in February.

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by · June 13, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Rabid cat found so be on lookout for animals acting strange 

NEWS BRIEFS: Rabid cat found so be on lookout for animals acting strange 

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. 

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by · June 9, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County to hold meeting on future transportation plans

NEWS BRIEFS: County to hold meeting on future transportation plans

Gwinnett County is set to unveil its recommendations for future transit and transportation enhancements at a series of upcoming meetings. From June 5 until June 14, residents can see and share their thoughts on preliminary concepts for bicycle facilities, multi-use paths and sidewalks, transit expansion and other improvements across the county.

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by · June 6, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Preston Williams Trail open in Gas South District

NEWS BRIEFS: Preston Williams Trail open in Gas South District

Gas South District has named its first trail to honor Preston C. Williams at Gateway Park. The trail connects the Gas South District to local hotels and restaurants and creates walkability of the campus.

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by · June 2, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Outdoor drama next two weekends near Helen

NEWS BRIEFS: Outdoor drama next two weekends near Helen

Friends of Hardman Farm State Historic site, in partnership with Piedmont University’s North Georgia Theatre, will present Valley Voices, an outdoor drama at Hardman Farm, June 1-3 and 8-10, 2023.

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by · May 30, 2023 · News
The Lawrenceville Arts Commission and staff are, from left , Jasmine Billings, Amber Walden, Aura-Leigh Sanders, Katrina Fellows, Jennifer Hammond, Alice Stone- Collins, Nancy Alhabashi, Alicia Chitwood and Arlene Paris.

NEWS BRIEFS: Lawrenceville boasts new kinetic wind sculpture 

The City of Lawrenceville now boasts Gwinnett’s first kinetic wind sculpture. Sinclair, an original sculpture by artist Anthony Howe was installed in Lawrenceville’s Gateway Park on May 19. “Sinclair” was selected and recommended by the Lawrenceville Arts Commission earlier this year.  

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by · May 26, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Ceremonies at Andersonville site will start May 27

NEWS BRIEFS: Ceremonies at Andersonville site will start May 27

Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate Memorial Day with events that are free and open to the public, beginning on Saturday, May 27 and concluding on Tuesday, May 30. 

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by · May 23, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Lanier High girls Sea Cows robotics team seeks championship   

NEWS BRIEFS: Lanier High girls Sea Cows robotics team seeks championship   

A five-member, all-female underwater robotics team from Lanier High School in Sugar Hill, nicknamed the Sea Cows, has qualified for the MATE ROV (robotics) Competition World Championships in Longmont, Colorado, this summer. 

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by · May 19, 2023 · News