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NEWS BRIEFS: GGC prof studies impact of scientists in climate change

It’s been more than 50 years since the first Earth Day, and polling data shows an increasing understanding that humans play a significant role in the earth’s changing environment. An overwhelming majority of scientists – 97 percent – agree on anthropogenic global warming. Still, the remaining three percent play an impactful role in keeping the debate about the reality of climate change alive. Dr. Laura Young, associate professor of political science at Georgia Gwinnett College, wanted to know more about that disparity.

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by · April 22, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Place CID names two new board members

NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Place CID names two new board members

Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) has elected two new board members and re-elected one board member. The newly elected board members include Ondria Jett, regional manager for Banyan Street Capital,  and Christopher Caltabiano, senior vice president at Northwood Investors.

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by · April 19, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Place redevelopment plans to be unveiled April 20

NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Place redevelopment plans to be unveiled April 20

The Gwinnett Place Mall Site Revitalization Team, which is comprised of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), Gwinnett County, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the planning firm Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), are planning multiple events to provide the community with opportunities to weigh in on Gwinnett Place Mall site redevelopment concepts.

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by · April 15, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEF: GGC plans 4 new degrees for entertainment industry

NEWS BRIEF: GGC plans 4 new degrees for entertainment industry

Four new Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) degrees will prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry, such as film and TV production. Beginning fall semester 2022, GGC will offer nexus degrees in professional editing in film/television, motion picture set lighting, production for film and television, and production design. GGC began offering a degree in professional sound design for film and television in spring 2022.

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by · April 12, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: GGC team searching for missing people — from years ago

NEWS BRIEFS: GGC team searching for missing people — from years ago

At least 18 people have gone missing on a bucolic farm 30 minutes west of Athens, and Dr. Kathryn Deeley, assistant professor of anthropology at Georgia Gwinnett College, and her students aim to find them.

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by · April 8, 2022 · News
Eden II, by Chitra Ramanathan

NEWS BRIEFS: 5 artists featured in spring exhibit at Norcross Gallery 

Norcross Gallery and Studios is welcoming spring with a new exhibit which focuses on five selected artists. The works of Lucy Brady, Kathy de Cano, Barbara Fraher, Jeannie Fortin and Chitra Ramanathan are spotlighted in the show, which opened on March 31 and will run until Saturday May 7.  There will be a festive reception free and open to the public on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m.

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by · April 5, 2022 · News
he City of Lawrenceville Police Department has achieved state certification through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. From left are Butch Ayers, chief executive of the chief’s association; Major Myron Walker, Acting Police Chief Lt. Jake Parker; Officer Jason Elliott, certification manager; and Chuck Groover, state certification program coordinator. 

NEWS BRIEFS: Jesus Christ Superstar returning to Fox Theatre in April 

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the United Kingdom, the reimagined 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar will play Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from April 19-24 as part of the Broadway in Atlanta 40th anniversary season. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at FoxTheatre.org/superstar.  One of the sponsors of the performance is Fifth Third Bank.

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by · April 1, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Rowen’s Thought Leadership Series starts March 31

NEWS BRIEFS: Rowen’s Thought Leadership Series starts March 31

Georgia’s newest knowledge community is teaming up with the state’s historical leader in agricultural innovation to discuss the prospects of Georgia’s largest industry.

On March 31 at 11 a.m.,  leaders in agriculture, technology and innovation, will gather at the University of Georgia’s new Delta Innovation Hub for the “Future of Agriculture,” a one hour event kicking off the Rowen Foundation’s 2022 Thought Leadership Series.

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by · March 29, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Passports now available at office of clerk of courts at GJAC

NEWS BRIEFS: Passports now available at office of clerk of courts at GJAC

Gwinnett County Clerk of Court Tiana Garner is opening a new passport acceptance office at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). Passport services are now available at the office of the Clerk of Court. Residents can now apply for a passport by visiting the office from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no appointment necessary. Passport photo services are also available for a fee.  

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by · March 25, 2022 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County awards $28 million resurfacing to Snell firm

NEWS BRIEFS: County awards $28 million resurfacing to Snell firm

The Gwinnett County Commissioners last week awarded E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., a contract for more than $28 million to resurface county roads. The Georgia Department of Transportation will fund a quarter of the contract cost.

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by · March 22, 2022 · News