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Back to School 2022: Gwinnett School Buses Prepare to Hit the Road

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

In preparation for the 2022-23 school year, the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Transportation Department has cleaned, disinfected, and serviced its buses as well as conducted driver training.

Gwinnett BOE Approves School and District Leaders

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

At its regularly scheduled business meeting on July 21, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments of three district leaders to new positions as part of the district’s reorganization to support its strategic plan.

Back to School 2022: School Nutrition in Gwinnett Schools for 2022-23

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) award-winning School Nutrition Program provides tasty, nutritious meals to students

'It is imperative that we keep our workforce safe': Gwinnett County requiring employees to wear masks again

By Emily Bevard | Jul 22, 2022

Gwinnett County is once again requiring all employees wear masks indoors and urges visitors to county facilities to do the same as COVID-19 cases rise in Georgia.

Gwinnett County woman allegedly uses COVID relief funds for plastic surgery: Funds have 'been exploited by those seeking to milk these ... programs for their personal profit'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 22, 2022

A Gwinnett County woman was charged with defrauding the government of $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Georgia Gwinnett College Professor Advises Safety Budget for Rising Inflation Demands

By Press release submission | Jul 21, 2022

“Inflation decreases purchasing power, or stated differently, in times of inflation a dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to,” said McCrary. “By this, I mean that having a stash of cash for emergencies is even more important during times of inflation.”

Atlanta looks toward crack down on short-term rental owners: 'I have had to call the police more since 2016 than I have in my lifetime'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 21, 2022

Individuals running short-term rentals in Atlanta have been issued a warning as City Hall sets to begin cracking down with a new ordinance designed to hold short-term rental owners accountable for community standards, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Georgia Gwinnett College Bridges the Summer Gap with Academic Resource Camps

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

The gap between the spring and fall semesters can cause some students to fall behind on academics

Spartan Spotlight!

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

This summer, GAC Drum Major, John Cong '23, attended the Phantom Regiment Academy

Find great sales on select Craftsman tools at participating Gwinnett County Ace Hardware Stores

By South Gwinnett News | Jul 19, 2022

As well as offering great deals, Craftsman will donate $100,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Office of Athletics Members Garner Four 2021-22 Conference Awards

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

Four members of the GGC Athletics staff have been recognized by the Continental Athletic Conference

Georgia Universities Aim to Support Freshman Class Upended by Pandemic

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

Some public colleges and universities in metro Atlanta are offering extra help this summer to prep first-year students for the fall semester amid concerns that the pandemic left many high school students unprepared for higher education.