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NEWS BRIEFS: GGC students are big users of student aid center

Because of demand, the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Center will remain open through August 1.

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by · July 5, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November

NEWS BRIEFS: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November

Gwinnett’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday took a significant step toward improving mobility for residents. The board approved, by a 4-1 vote,  a transit referendum to be placed on the November 5 General Election ballot. 

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by · June 7, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Norcross OKs 16 townhomes for low income families

NEWS BRIEFS: Norcross OKs 16 townhomes for low income families

The City of Norcross has approved Gwinnett Housing Corporation’s rezoning request for a 1.33 acre property on Medlock Bridge Road to allow 16 townhomes for students and their families facing housing insecurity staying in extended-stay rooms — typically motels.

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by · May 31, 2024 · News
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NEWS BRIEFS: Goico joins Gateway85 CID board

A new member of the board of Gateway85 Community Improvement District is Hipolito “Po” Goico, co-founder and managing partner at Goico Bolet.

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by · May 24, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County breaks ground on Lenora Park improvements

NEWS BRIEFS: County breaks ground on Lenora Park improvements

Gwinnett County officials on Wednesday kicked off construction on the future community recreation center at Lenora Park in southern Gwinnett.

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by · May 3, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County OKs new flight school at Briscoe Field

NEWS BRIEFS: County OKs new flight school at Briscoe Field

Gwinnett commissioners last week approved a 25-year lease for a pilot school in Gwinnett to operate at Gwinnett County Airport, Briscoe Field. Lookup Flight Academy, LLC, the highest-scoring firm in a competitive bid process, was selected to lease a 2.3-acre site with hangar building and ramp. It is a minority (Black) owned firm.

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by · April 30, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: GGC to add men’s and women’s basketball 

NEWS BRIEFS: GGC to add men’s and women’s basketball 

College basketball for both men and women is coming to Georgia Gwinnett College. The University System of Georgia recently approved the addition of men’s and women’s basketball teams intercollegiate sports programs, starting with the 2025-26 academic year.

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by · April 19, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett’s third Costco may come to Olympic site

NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett’s third Costco may come to Olympic site

The former Olympic Tennis Center near Stone Mountain may become Gwinnett’s third Costco location. Costco has locations now in Duluth and Buford.

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by · March 29, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: County approves several new initiatives

NEWS BRIEFS: County approves several new initiatives

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted on several initiatives during their February  20 meeting. Below is a recap of what they approved.

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by · March 1, 2024 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Lilburn plans 3-month moratorium on building in Old Town

NEWS BRIEFS: Lilburn plans 3-month moratorium on building in Old Town

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. 

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by · January 12, 2024 · News