Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier hold Annual Youth of the Year event
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier held its annual Youth of the Year Celebration at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville last week. This year's event, titled "Ignite the Future," featured entertainment and artwork created by club kids, with the Youth of the Year awards also given out. Jaemy Quito-Cruz,...
Serve Pickens one-day volunteer event brings big energy and a bigger impact
With over 150 energetic volunteers rallying together on Saturday, October 18, the 4th annual Serve Pickens proved to be a powerful celebration of community spirit and generosity. What started as a grassroots effort just four years ago has blossomed into a full-blown, high-impact day of service supporting 14...
AROUND TOWN: Gwinnett opens Singleton Park and Greenway
The effort to convert the Singleton Road Activity Building into a community greenspace for the Norcross area is now complete. Gwinnett County officials recently cut a ribbon to open the more than two-acre Singleton Park. The property has a playground, covered picnic area, restroom facilities, 41 parking spaces and a...
Traffic Troubles: ‘When it’s bad, it’s Pretty bad’
It’s 2 p.m. and you are so ready to finally go home. You walk out to your car and turn it on, but by the time you’re ready to pull out, a massive line to exit the parking lot has formed. It’s taking forever; there’s no stoplight and no cop to manage traffic, and no one is letting you out.
Rehabbing the Horse with EPM
Traditional treatment of horses that have been diagnosed with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) has relied heavily on medication, time and repeated neurologic examinations. It wasn’t until more recently that proactive rehabilitation was added as a consideration in the protocol. “If we look at equine veterinary...
Dahlonega Celebrates 71st Annual Gold Rush Days Festival
On Oct. 18 and 19, Dahlonega hosted their 71st annual Gold Rush Days Festival in the historic square. The streets were lined with over 300 art and craft booths, food vendors, live music, gold panning, and plenty of activities for children. Gold Rush Festival Days is a celebration of Dahlonega’s...
Gainesville to Clear Soccer Field Homeless Camp as Part of Infrastructure Project
GAINESVILLE, GA — A community soccer field in Gainesville, long home to a large homeless encampment, is set to be cleared in the coming weeks to make way for sewer improvements and a creek cleanup project, city officials confirmed. The encampment, located near a popular recreation area, has grown...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Sandy Springs, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around sandy springs.
Georgia lawmakers discuss eliminating state income tax
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Georgia lawmakers are examining what it would take to eliminate the state’s income tax as a Senate committee continues its statewide tour to gather public input. The state Senate’s special committee on eliminating Georgia’s income tax held its third public hearing at Longstreet Café...
Owner reacts after restaurant shot up, allegedly by customer upset about bill
A customer is accused of opening fire on Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar in Gwinnett County early Sunday morning, leaving employees shaken but unharmed.
