by Glenn Boylan | Jan 23, 2023 | Education
“It has really changed my life.” That’s how Duluth resident Cinthia Sanchez described the Surgical Technology degree she obtained at Gwinnett Technical College. “I struggled for so long trying to find somewhere to go,” Sanchez said. “I’m so happy I found this...
by SWG Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Doing Good, Education, Feature
For the past six years, Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, Ga. has hosted the annual “Elves for Shelves” food drive. The service initiative began years prior but gained momentum in 2017 when the lower, middle and high schools began competing to see who could stock the most...
by Courtesy of Elliott Brack's Gwinnett Forum | Dec 21, 2022 | Education
Geana Angus, 25, of Lawrenceville says she was introverted and shy growing up in Jamaica, so her journey to becoming the senior class speaker at her graduation from Georgia Gwinnett College this week might seem unlikely, but sometimes people can surprise themselves....
by Glenn Boylan | Oct 22, 2022 | Arts & Entertainment, Education, Feature
Duluth High School Thespian Troupe #5160 has been selected as a Gold Level Honor Troupe by Georgia Thespians. This award recognizes “those troupes that do tremendous work in their school and community and achieve a high level of excellence, both on and off stage.”...
by Arlinda Smith Broady | Sep 14, 2022 | City of Peachtree Corners, Community, Education
As Peachtree Corners’ reputation as a smart technology hub grows, so does the need for staff trained in those fields. One of the most in-demand career titles is Web Developer. It seems that tech companies can’t hire them fast enough. To help facilitate the fulfillment...