On Saturday, February 27, the Gwinnett Republican Party had the Grand Opening of their new headquarters in downtown Lawrenceville. This being an election year there were a number of candidates and elected officials including Georgia’s …
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This is the second article in a series on churches who are doing good in Gwinnett. Read the first here.
While many churches are slashing budgets, laying off staff, and discontinuing free donuts before the service, 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA spent $350,000 this Christmas on single moms. Did they do this because they have discovered an unlimited ATM located beneath their beautiful campus? Absolutely not. Nor did Richie Rich donate the funds to do it. 12Stone did it because they profess and practice “giving ourselves away.”
The massive giving program consisted of three phases: The Kindle Program, Gift Cards, and Special Assistance. Read the full story »
The reasoning was simple. The best thing that BPC could do for the community was to get out of the way and bring in a more qualified (i.e., “black”) church to meet some of the needs of this particular community.
I finally had a little free time at the end of 2009 so I jotted down some thoughts I have had on major issues facing the County and State as we start 2010. Each one …
Q: What is your background?
A: I grew up on the west coast, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Korea and came to Atlanta long long ago. I’ve worked as a hospital marketing director and …
Magill Elementary recently held a Recycled Ornament Fundraiser. Students in grades K-5 at the Gwinnett County School used their artistic talent and imagination to transform an everyday household item into a decorative holiday creation. On …
In a move that seems a bit uncorporate, especially at a time of year filled with movies about Scrooges, RaceTrac is reminding us what the holidays are about.
The petroleum company will be giving not just …
Just past the historic square in Lawrenceville, nestled comfortably next to the train tracks sits the newly renovated event space aptly named 550 Trackside. It’s stony exterior is mimicked inside creating a rustic, warm space, …