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'Arts in the Park' deadline for the artists application has changed

Submitted by GwinnettParks on Monday, April 23rd, 1:39 pm

Have you signed up for Arts in the Park?

The deadline for the artists application has changed to April 30, 2012.

Unfortunately, we are experiencing some technical difficulties with our Arts in the Park website. If you have not filled out an application as of yet I have attached the application and you can mail it in before April 30th.

Sorry for any inconveniences.

Hope to see you at Arts in the Park!

Attachments:

Artists Application

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Norcross | Today's town hall meeting to unveil city's Town Center plan 7pm

Submitted by CityofNorcross on Wednesday, April 18th, 11:35 am

For the past several months, the City of Norcross has teamed with citizens, business owners and a high-level consultant team to update Norcross’ Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Town Center plan and market feasibility study*, focusing on the city’s downtown commercial district (Town Center).

You are invited to Norcross’ upcoming Town Hall meeting for the unveiling of this drafted plan, April 18, 7pm at the Community Center (10 College St. Norcross, 30071) Main ballroom

Opportunities are available to meet with the consultants, city community development officials and attending citizens.

For more information on the study, please visit http://aplacetoimagine.com/project-overview

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Norcross installs new cameras in parks to hinder vandals

Submitted by CityofNorcross on Monday, April 16th, 11:28 am

City of Norcross, Georgia - In an effort to protect taxpayer dollars this summer, the City of Norcross is expanding its "Police and Citizens Together" (P.A.C.T.) surveillance program into local parks. Traditionally considered a neighborhood watch effort, P.A.C.T’s community-based action strategies will be also focused on reducing the amount of vandalism in public areas during months when warm weather increases use of green spaces. Norcross' P.A.C.T. strategy for parks not only calls for increased police camera surveillance and increased foot patrol by the Norcross Police Department and Public Works staff, it also encourages citizens to report suspicious or illegal activity when they see it happening.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 11:47am

Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

ATLANTA -- All of the Chick-fil-A restaurants in metro Atlanta will host a special mother-son Date Knight on Saturday, Apr. 28.

The Date Knight format will be similar to that of the franchise's massively popular Daddy-Daughter Date Nights. It will give mothers and sons a special chance to enjoy some quality time together.

The event will have a medieval theme, hence the "Knight" part of its title.

"One of Chick-fil-A's goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with," Robin Lomax, Chick-fil-A area marketing director, said in a statement. "We understand the importance of mother-son relationships and want to encourage local moms to come to Chick-fil-A, enjoy their sons' company over a meal and have fun."

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Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 1:04pm

Food Truck Block Party with the Atlanta Hawks on April 21

ATLANTA -- Food, family, fun, and basketball will all come together in Peachtree Corners on Saturday, April 21. The Hawks Food Truck Block Party will be the 1st time ever that the famous trucks from the Atlanta Street Food Coalition will be in the Gwinnett area.

There will be about 10 Food Trucks participating in the block party, including Tamale Queen, Pup Truck, Pressed for Time, Yum Yum and more. A link to the Coalition is here.

As always the Atlanta Hawks will bring tons of fun to the community. They plan to bring a full basketball court, inflatables, more games, free giveaways, there will be a DJ, Hawks cheerleaders and Harry the Hawk (our mascot).

It will be a day of family fun for Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett County residents.

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Gwinnett County wants your help in sharing 25 years of park memories

Submitted by GwinnettParks on Monday, April 9th, 7:35 am

In celebration of 25 years as a countywide park system, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) is creating a documentary featuring park patrons who have played an important part of the park system, as well as those wanting to share interesting memories of the last 25 years. Patrons are asked to bring photos, videos, and oral histories to be used in crafting this documentary titled 25 Years of Memories.

Memorabilia can be brought to the designated community recreation centers during the months of April through May, and interviews can be scheduled by calling 770-614-2060.

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