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Top Stories

FCA: Impacting lives for the better

By Auveed Bagheri-Cawthon

SNELLVILLE - Few organizations today inspire impact, shape lives and facilitate important and lasting relationships like the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Many are introduced to FCA through high school athletic programs and continue their involvement in supporting the program. More...


North Gwinnett High principal named 2008 Georgia High School Distinguished Principal

A Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) veteran educator has been named a “2008 Georgia High School Distinguished Principal,” an honor that recognizes school principals for their leadership, and service to their local school community. The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) presented the state honor to Dr. John Green, who has served North Gwinnett High as its principal for 10 years. More...


Former American Idol still singing

SUWANEE – Three years ago, Sean McNeill stood before Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and millions of TV viewers with the confidence of becoming the next American Idol. He brought the studio audience to their feet with his version of “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder. Although Simon criticized Sean for smiling too much, he stated Sean’s smooth voice and personality were his ticket to Hollywood as one of the top 50 contestants. More...


Downtown Trolley Service Begins

Georgia Trolley Services and Lawrenceville’s Downtown Development Authority present the downtown Lawrenceville shuttle, Annabel. Beginning on Monday April 7, Annabel will make scheduled stops every 10 to 15 minutes (traffic allowing) from the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) and One Justice Square to historic downtown Lawrenceville’s central square shopping and dining district.  More...


You will be made to feel special... as only a Mother can manage

By Beth Volpert-Serrero

GRAYSON - If you are among the folks who have ever spent time at Grayson House, you will likely have had the pleasure of being doted on by Ms. Dot Moehrke, owner. The dining experience at Grayson House is accentuated by the attentiveness, caring and kind words that flow naturally from the smiling hostess Ms. Dot. More...


U.S. Olympic Weightlifting Team to be Chosen

Atlanta, GA USA Weightlifting today announced that the 2008 Olympic Weightlifting Trials will be held Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at the Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive Northwest, on the Georgia Tech campus. From this competition, male and female team members will qualify for the U.S. Olympic Weightlifting team that will compete in the Beijing Olympics Games in August. To qualify for the trial, weightlifters must be ranked in the overall top 30 men or women in the country. More...


The Woman Behind the Camera

By Beth Volpert-Serrero

GRAYSON – Every person who lives in a community has a different view or “take” on what they see on an every day basis. One of our community members sees most of our “goings on” through the camera eye. Loralee Beard didn’t really start out to be a photographer, but behind the camera is where she has been for most of the last 15 years. More...


Three Generations at Grayson Elementary

Beginning in 1948, the family lineage began with Lynda Morton enrolling at 6 years old at the rock-building schoolhouse that was Grayson Elementary. Her grandson, Specialist Brandon Mitchell also attended our local elementary, as did his father, Michael Mitchell. More...



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