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Gwinnett Graduates Awarded Scholarships
July 1st, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett County
High school graduates throughout Gwinnett county continue to excel academically and are recognized on a national level for their excellent achievements. Recipients for the 2009 National Merit Scholarships and the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships include several graduates from local Gwinnett county high schools.
Out of over 2800 students selected for the National Merit Scholarship, 14 graduates representing six different high schools within the Gwinnett County Public School system were chosen. The list of National Merit Scholars included two graduates from North Gwinnett and one from Collins Hill here in Suwanee. The other high schools represented were Brookwood, Parkview, Norcross and Duluth high schools.
The Robert C. Boyd Honors Scholars included 12 Gwinnett County Public School graduates representing 12 different high schools, including Suwanee’s North Gwinnett, Collins Hill and Peachtree Ridge.
Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients and to the outstanding work of the high schools here in Gwinnett county.
For a complete list of the student names and more information, check out Heather Darenberg’s article in the Sunday (6/28) Gwinnett Daily Post.
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July 4th Celebrations in Gwinnett
July 1st, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett County
Although the current economy and budget shortages within Gwinnett county caused the county to cancel the traditional Gwinnett Glows celebration for this year’s 4th of July, there are still several places throughout the county to enjoy the music, fun and fireworks on Friday and Saturday evening.
Check out all the scheduled in events in today’s Gwinnett Daily Post.
Celebration Locations – Gwinnett Daily Post (7/1/09)
Originally posted on GwinnettDwellings.com
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Georgia Gwinnett College Accredited
June 25th, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett County
Gwinnett county is now home to the newest accredited 4-year public college in Georgia. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) has granted approval for Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) accreditation. The SACS accreditation signifies the college meets all the basic standards educational quality. Students attending GGC will be eligible to receive federal aid in order to attend and the degrees received from the college will now be more widely recognized by graduate programs and potential employers.
Opening on August 18, 2006 with approximately 100 students, GGC held its first commencement ceremony on May 29, 2009 featuring U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus speaking to the class of approximately 40 graduates along with their friends, families, community leaders and college staff. The college now expects to enroll over 3000 students in the fall semester and is well on its way to becoming a strong educational institution for the state.
While there are no established timetables for gaining accreditation, GGC’s 
ability to achieve this tremendous goal in less than three years is a testimony to the drive and determination of the college president, Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, as well as his faculty and staff. Georgia’s first new 4-year public college in over 100 years is now accredited and prepared to continue adding new degree programs and students in the many years to come.
Originally posted on GwinnettDwellings.com
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Gwinnett Braves 1st Home Game Sold Out
April 3rd, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett County, Suwanee Fun
Take me out to the ballgame!!! That is the song being sung by baseball fans all over Gwinnett, as we anxiously await the beginning of the season with our own hometown Gwinnett Braves. If you were wanting that “ballgame” to be the first game in the new stadium, then you are our of luck unless you are one of the lucky people who already have tickets. The first home game is sold out, but Read the rest of this entry »
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Gwinnett Braves Master Of Ceremonies Auditions
January 16th, 2009 Categories: Gwinnett County
Tomorrow is the big day to potentially become a big local celebrity along with the Gwinnett Braves baseball team. Check out this post from GwinnettDwellings.com about tomorrow’s auditions for the Gwinnet Braves Master of Ceremonies.
Gwinnett Braves Master Of Ceremonies Auditions
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New Sims Lake Park Now Open in Suwanee, Georgia
October 6th, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County, Suwanee Fun
Once again, the City of Suwanee has demonstrated its commitment to preserving beautiful greenspace within the community and providing outdoor, natural amenities to enhance the lifestyle of the residents in surrounding neighborhoods. The new Sims Lake Park at the intersection of Suwanee Dam Road and Tench Road is a perfect example of this commitment, with 62 gorgeous acres including a large stream-feed lake with a Read the rest of this entry »
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Gwinnett’s Solid Waste Services Changes Will Not Effect Suwanee
October 4th, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County
In 2009, Gwinnett County will begin its district-based contract system for sanitation services managed 
and operated through the office of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful on behalf of the county. For now, these changes will not effect the residents within the City of Suwanee. Suwanee residents will continue to select their own sanitation services providers, while city officials observe the new Gwinnett county solid waste management system and continue to evaluate a variety of possible options for future services.
The City of Suwanee shares many of the same goals as Gwinnett county in upgrading the solid waste management systems within our community. These goals include expanding recycling opportunities, saving energy, improving collection efficiencies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, environmental enhancements and improving resident quality of life. As city officials analyze Suwanee’s needs in 2009, opportunites will be provided for citizen input and feedback throughout the process.
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Suwanee, Georgia Honored for Exceptional Financial Reporting
September 9th, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County, Suwanee Real Estate
The City of Suwanee recently received an award and recogition for another area of exceptional city management. The Government Finance Offficers Association (GFOA) presented the City of Suwanee with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth consecutive year. This certificate is the highest recognition for governmental accounting according to GFOA and signifies extraordinary accomplishments in governmental financial management.
The award is based on the judgement of an impartial panel evaluating the city’s ability to meet the highest standards for clear communication of the city’s financial status and full disclosure within the 2007 fiscal year. GFOA is a nonprofit association serving approximately 16,000 government finance professionals.
This adds to the city’s ever increasing awards, honors and recognition for the outstanding work being done manage, promote and grow the community in a responsible and productive way, including the recognition by Money Magazine as One of the Top 10 Cities to Live in 2007. Just another reason consider Suwanee, Georgia for your next home or business expansion..Play hard, Live well, Smile more.
Originally posted on my Trulia Blog
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4BR/2.5BA Master-on-Main, Cul-de-sac Home for Sale – Lawrenceville
September 7th, 2008 Categories: Atlanta Real Estate, Diamond Dwellings, Gwinnett County
Check out the newest listing in the Gwinnett county area. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home with updated kitchen and master bath is located in Lawrenceville just off Hwy 29 and Ronald Regan Pkwy.
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Suwanee City Hall Clock Tower at Sunrise
September 3rd, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County, Suwanee Fun Stuff
Again, the view over the Town Center Park continues to change daily as construction continues on the new Suwanee City Hall building. I was fortunate this morning to catch the sunrise streaming through steel frame for the top of the clock tower being assembled by welders on the ground before lifting it into its final position 115 feet above the park. The beauty of the sky and bright orange sun surrounding the early morning construction activity reflects Suwanee’s dedication to preserving its natural beauty and history amidst thirving growth and prosperity.
Enjoy the scenery and look for more in the weeks ahead as the City Hall approaches completion in mid-December.
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