A Gwinnett program waylaid by the Covid pandemic is getting new life.
Gwinnett Senior Leadership is returning after an absence of two years. The program offers people aged 50 and older an opportunity to interact with other leaders across the county, to understand what is happening in Gwinnett County, and to apply what they learn in finding ways to make the county a better place to live. Classes are limited to 30 members each year.
Heading the rejuvenated program are Cindy Murphy of Stone Mountain and Marvin Wyatt, Braselton, co-chairs of the Steering Committee. Program day chairs are Ray Dohn of Jefferson, and Audrey Boyce of Peachtree Corners. Chairman of the trustees is Bill Atkinson of Lawrenceville.
The goal of Gwinnett Senior Leadership is to make seniors aware of what is going on around them so that they can help contribute to the county’s success with their unique backgrounds and experiences. Participants may be working or retired. Applicants may nominate themselves for the program or be nominated by another person.
The program meets for a day-long session once a month from September through May. Topics present an overall view of key elements of the community. The program is accepting nominations for the 2022-23 class by June 1. For more information on the program, contact Cindy Murphy at 678-410-9859 or at gwsrleadership@gmail.com. Cost to attend is $500.
To date, over 400 people are graduates of its program. The program first began in 1998. Gwinnett County is the only county in Georgia with a Senior Leadership program.
Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders applications being accepted
The City of Lawrenceville and Impact 46 announce the creation of Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders, a new leadership development program to include students from the following high schools: Central Gwinnett, Discovery, Maxwell, Phoenix, and Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology. Online applications will be accepted April 22 – June 3, 2022 at www.lville.city/legacy-leaders.
The vision behind Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders is to develop and promote student success by cultivating a legacy of leaders in Lawrenceville and a mission to invest and empower youth by building a sense of place through community engagement and civic awareness.
Mayor David Still says: “Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders will engage our future leaders within the six sectors of Lawrenceville, which include government, non-profits, local churches and businesses, the school system, and our neighborhoods. This distinctive youth leadership program will provide a pathway to increased community pride, civic awareness, and an understanding and promotion of diversity and inclusion.”
Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders is the next step in a path of youth development the City of Lawrenceville and Impact 46 began five years ago with the founding of the Summer of Impact youth internship program.
Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from the included high schools are eligible to apply for the program and will be required to take an online resiliency screening at the time of application. The inaugural class of Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders will be announced over the summer and selected students will spend the next school year representing their individual schools as they build leadership skills, complete community service projects, and expand their civic awareness.
Rogers Bridge art project to feature 27-foot tall structure
The City of Duluth has awarded Nucleus Studio of Atlanta the contract for a public art piece that will be constructed using 110+ year old steel from the historic Rogers Bridge. In partnership with the City of Johns Creek, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, the historic bridge will be dismantled and replaced with a bicycle and pedestrian facility for the region. Nucleus Sculpture Studio’s Phil Proctor is a professional sculptor practicing in Atlanta since 2003. Rogers Bridge Park is a 24-acre property along the Chattahoochee River which includes dog parks, playgrounds, passive green space, a walking trail, a canoe launch and pavilions. The projected timeline for installation is November or December of 2022 with an unveiling ceremony in January of 2023. The to-be-named structure will feature two massive concrete columns, inspired by many stone and concrete bridge columns along the Chattahoochee River and will stand 27 foot tall.
Peach State FCU announces new scholarship winners
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2022 scholarship program. The Foundation has awarded almost $200,000 in scholarships and educational grants this year to students and members throughout Peach State Federal Credit Union’s service area.
Peach State’s President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell says: “Our scholarship program is one of our most meaningful traditions and we are grateful to continue this honor on behalf of our founders.”
Legacy Student Scholarships were awarded to two Gwinnett high school seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in any field. These scholarships were established in honor of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State for 20 years or more. They include:
- Joseph Fernandez of Mountain View High;
- Said Gomez of Archer High.
School system and community honoree scholarships were awarded as tributes to the following school systems and leaders:
- Dr. Frances Davis Student Scholarship – Tatum Landers of Brookwood High; and
- Rick Cost Student Scholarship – Aminah Muhammad of Peachtree Ridge High.
Peach State’s scholarship program has awarded over $1.9 million to area students and members pursuing post-secondary education since 2001.In addition, Peach State is honored to support the following organizations this year with scholarships and educational grants:
- Barrow County Schools REACH Scholarships;
- Burke County Middle School REACH Scholarships;
- Franklin County REACH Georgia Scholarships;
- Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation;
- Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation;
- Gwinnett Technical College Foundation;
- Habersham County Schools REACH Georgia Scholarships;
- North Georgia Technical College Foundation;
- Oconee County REACH;
- Toccoa Falls College;
- Trion City Schools REACH Georgia Scholarships; and
- Walker County LAUNCH.
GACS grad at UGA wins Goldwater Scholarship
Karinshak
Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) alumna and Gwinnett native Elise Karinshak, has been named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar. Karinshak is currently a third-year Faculty Fellow at the University of Georgia studying Computer and Information Science and Engineering. She is the daughter of Bruce and Zahra Karinshak of Lawrenceville.
Following graduation from UGA as a dual data science and marketing major and studio art minor, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in data science. The Goldwater was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater. Karinshak She was among only 417 undergraduates selected from 5,000 applicants across the nation.
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