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Duluth Company Recognized With National Award BASED IN DULUTH, civil engineering firm LeCraw Engineering was recently announced as a winner of the 2020 Best Firms to Work for awards, honoring the best architecture, engineering, planning, environmental and construction firms to work for in North America. This is the third time the company has won the award. Firms were evaluated comprehensively on firm culture, workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates, professional development, and more, from both management and staff perspective. According to Mark LeCraw, President, “We strongly believe in taking care of our employees, and they in turn take care of our clients. I’m extremely proud of the culture of leadership and growth that we’ve built, and being named to this list is proof that it’s working.” LeCraw Engineering, Inc. (LEI) provides a wide range of civil engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying services to clients throughout the country. From project planning and due diligence to construction documents, permits and construction phase services, LEI offers complete civil engineering services with outstanding client service and high quality results. To learn more, visit
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NORTH GWINNETT CO-OP HOSTS ANNUAL BOOK BAG BASH NORTH GWINNETT CO-OP hosted a Book Bag Bash for students in need on Tuesday, July 28th. During a typical year, they will make it a fun event with a party atmosphere where the kids get to come and select a book bag. This year’s event was a drive through event, but Kim Phillips and team at North Gwinnett Co-op did not let that dampen the party. They played music, had stops featuring a Chickfil-A sandwich and candy bag and of course the chance to pick up a book bag which was filled with school supplies. They worked hard to make it a fun event while adhering to CDC guidelines and North Gwinnett Co-Op helped to distribute more the event was a than 600 backpacks filled with school supplies to big success, with students in our community. over 600 book bags given to students in the Buford, Sugar Hill and Suwanee areas. The North Gwinnett Co-op has been busier than ever this year. In 2019 the co-op gave out 171,000 pounds of food. Through July of 2020, they have already given out more than 400,000 pounds of food and a large percentage of families are new this year. They have a wonderful volunteer base but can always use food donations to keep the pantry stocked. For a list of current needs or information on how you can help visit northgwinnettcoop.org.