January Events at Gwinnett Parks

An art show, bridal showcase, Hawaiian luau for seniors, prom extravaganza and more!

  Art Show • January 2 to February 27 • Free! The Buford Artists' Group will gather for a memorable showcase of their finest art works, challenging one another to further express their creativity. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee. Breakfast & BINGO Bash • January 10 9:00am to 11:00am. Bring in the New Year with a delicious breakfast, and a rousing game of BINGO! Enjoy pancakes and sausage breakfast, play BINGO, and maybe win a prize! Age 50+. $6/person. Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. Advanced registration required. Call 678.277.0179 or register here. An Engaging Affair Bridal Show • January 13 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Planning a wedding? Join wedding …

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Check Out Gwinnett Parks November Calendar

Did you know that Gwinnett County has 46 parks for its citizens to enjoy? Here's a lineup from Gwinnett Parks & Recreation for the month with activities and events and other happenings.

There are two Gwinnett County parks located within the city limits of Peachtree Corners, Jones Bridge Park and Holcomb Bridge Park. And Pinckneyville Community Center and Park is located nearby in Berkeley Lake. Following is a list of activites that include activities in all of the county's 46 parks from Nov. 2 - 28.   November 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Family Game Night Come support the H.O.O.K.E.D. Teen Club while enjoying an evening of games and refreshments with your family and friends. Fun board games and the taste of competition will have you rollin’ the dice and playing your way to a great time. All ages, $2/person at the door, call 770.418.2331. Shorty Howell Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth.   November 3, 11:00 a…

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Gwinnett Parks Wants Your Input

Public input meetings scheduled during the month of October for 2013 capital improvement plan. Peachtree Corners has three county parks located within its city limits.

The Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of public input meetings during the month of October. Members of the Gwinnett community are encouraged to attend one or more of these meetings where they will have a chance to provide input for the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan Update. The 2013 Capital Improvement Plan Update is set to build on the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan from 2007. It's an opportunity for residents with concerns or interests in the provision and maintenance of new park facilities in Gwinnett to voice their interests. This meetings will be held throughout the County during the month of October. The findings from these public meetings will be presented to the Citizen Steering …

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Attempted Child Abduction Reported at Gwinnett Park

A suspect has been arrested for attempting to lure children to his car at Gwinnett County's Bay Creek Park located in the eastern part of the county.

Editor's note: Although this incident did not happen in Peachtree Corners, we thought it an important reminder for parents living in any community. The Grayson Athletic Association advised parent by email Tuesday of a series of attempted abductions that took place Monday night at Bay Creek Park in Loganville. According to the email, an arrest has been made. Patch has contacted the police for confirmation and details of the arrest and will update when more details are available. The email from the GAA to all its members, headed Attempted Child Abduction at Bay Creek Park, reads: Disturbing event happened at our park last evening that should serve as reminder it can happen anywhere. Last evening during middle school age group football …

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Healthy Counties, Healthy Families

Gwinnett highlighting health services and programs in April and hosting Get Out and Play Day at county parks this Saturday, April 7.

  With a theme of “Healthy Counties, Healthy Families,” Gwinnett County is celebrating National County Government Month in April and highlighting the health services and programs it provides. There will be many free and fun events throughout the month including a Get Out and Play Day at county parks Saturday, April 7. For a list of Gwinnett parks, their hours and amenities click here. Most of the special events, seminars and workshops, which are being coordinated by county departments, are designed to help residents learn about healthy living choices. A Sing, Dance, and Relax Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center in Suwanee. This fair will feature line dancing classes, …

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Longtime Pinckneyville Baseball Volunteer Remembered

For over 20 years Danny Cochran was a fixture at the baseball fields of the Gwinnett Park. The long-time volunteer was recognized posthumously on Saturday, March 10.

  Danny Cochran had two loves in his life - his family and baseball. And the two were intimately intertwined. For over 20 years Cochran was a fixture at the Pinckneyville Parks baseball fields, first as a father and baseball coach for his two sons, Jeremy and Joey, then later just because baseball was a part of who he was. He served in numerous volunteer capacities, including baseball commissioner, head of maintenance and as an umpire. He was a mainstay at the park said Bert Nasuti, former Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner, who also worked along side of Cochran as a baseball coach. "If you pulled into the park and saw a red truck, you knew Danny was here," recalled Nasuti fondly. But last summer at the still young-age-of 59, he …

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There's Plenty to Do This Weekend - Check Out Our Lineup

From festivals and fly fishing lessons to a teddy bear picnic, there's something for every one in Peachtree Corners to do.

Make sure you get your weekend off to a good start. No, I don't mean toilet paper the neighbor's yard. I mean go do something fun. Like this... Peachtree Corners Festival This family friendly event is open to the residents of Peachtree Corners and the surrounding communities.  From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the festival will offer a juried art & craft show, live music, kids activities, a car show, and lots of great food. For more information please visit www.peachtreecornersfestival.org. Free Fly Fishing Clinic - Orvis at The Forum This Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00, Orvis at The Forum will give a free class to all you anglers out there focusing on casting instructions for beginners and those wanting to improve their technique. "…

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Citizens Briefed on SPLOST Spending

Officials discuss progress of sales tax funded projects.

County officials met in Hoschton recently to discuss how Gwinnett County special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) dollars are being spent. Rhonda Etheridge, deputy director of financial services for Gwinnett County, presented an overview of what SPLOST is meant to accomplish and what the county has done with the money. Etheridge noted part of the money has funded multiple Gwinnett County fire stations. SPLOST proceeds have also funded numerous projects at county recreational facilites. Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville is undergoing renovations, as is Ivy Creek Greenway in Buford. Etheridge said SPLOST funds were also used to alleviate congestion on Collins Hill Road that resulted from the construction of Georgia Gwinnett College…

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