ATLANTA (April 29, 2024)– Last week, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 395, “Wesley’s Law,” sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, Sen. Clint Dixon (R–Gwinnett).Sen. Dixon celebrated the signing of “Wesley’s Law,” which authorizes the possession of medications that block the effects of opioids in all qualified government buildings and courthouses, including school property. The measure also mandates local school systems to acquire and maintain a supply of these potentially lifesaving medications.In his statement following the...
ATLANTA – State Representative David Clark (R-Buford) recently joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 1046 into law. The legislation grants advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants the authority to complete and sign death certificates under the supervision of a physician and creates the Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health."I am thrilled to see HB 1046 become law, as it represents a significant step forward in ensuring efficient healthcare practices and improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia," said Rep. Clark....
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) high school art students have been recognized with 119 awards in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.
ATLANTA (Apr. 24, 2024) — Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Lawrenceville), the youngest female state Senator in Georgia, celebrated a significant milestone as her first bill, SB 144, was signed into law this week.Expressing her gratitude and determination, Sen. Islam Parkes remarked, “I am honored that this is my first measure to be signed into law. My experience on the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security helped me shape this legislation, which will reduce administrative burdens, save taxpayer dollars and protect commissioned officers. I look forward...
Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 464 into law, a measure sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon that aims to support educators and students in Georgia. The bill mandates the State Board of Education to establish a program for teachers to purchase school supplies online and implement universal reading screeners in public schools across the state.Sen. Dixon expressed his enthusiasm for the bill, stating, “In signing SB 464 into law, Gov. Kemp has taken a significant step toward advancing education in Georgia. This legislation both enhances the Georgia Early...
Graduating seniors Allen Garcia from Berkmar High School, Daniel Pham from Parkview High School, Sophia Ahn from Seckinger High School, and Nashra Khan from Shiloh High School have been recognized as 2024 Cooke College Scholars by the Jack Kent...
Maxwell High School of Technology, in collaboration with SkillsUSA and partners Lowe’s, State Farm, and Constellation, will host an event on May 7 to honor students pursuing careers in skilled trades.
There were six companies in cities associated with Gwinnett County that received six FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Brookwood High School's Advanced Placement History teacher, Jim Reason, has been recognized as the 2023-2024 Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Georgia State Society, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for the 17th consecutive year.
Gwinnett County Public Schools students have been recognized for their artistic talents at the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition (AHSAE), part of the 88th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival.