Inside Gwinnett Magazine

Home Renovation

With the economy in a recession, many homeowners are deciding to stay put. But staying put doesn’t necessarily mean you have to forego the amenities of a new home.

One local couple, Sam and Molly Portis , decided to remodel their more than 40-year-old home. The couple, who owns a remodeling business, wanted to give their three-bedroom brick ranch a fresh, updated look and make it as maintenance-free as possible.

They knew the project would involve an extreme makeover. They agreed that they wanted to maintain the footprint of their existing house and keep exterior updates in line with the streetscape of their neighborhood, where split-levels and modest ranches are the norm. " We wanted to make our house more attractive, with a steeper roof and more appeal," said Molly.

Furnishing Fresh Starts for Gwinnett Families

Katrina victims moving to Atlanta …. refugees … apartment fire victims….abused women starting over … single moms trying to make ends meet. These are the stories of real families who were beneficiaries of free furniture provided by Movers and Shakers Furniture Ministry, Inc. This locally-based ministry exists to “share the love of Christ with individuals and families making a fresh start”. In the past five years, volunteers have d elivered furniture to more than 250 families in Gwinnett and surrounding areas.

Movers and Shakers partners with Norcross Cooperative Ministries, Drake House, House of Hope, several other community ministries and various churches in the North Atlanta area. The ministry allows its partners to focus on what they do best. These partners identify the ...

WOMENS HEART HEALTH

Know the Signs of a Heart Attack

By Carol Ann Brannon, MS, RD, LD

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. men and women. Unfortunately, a woman is statistically less likely than a man to survive a major heart attack. It’s important to know the warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Did you know they are different for men and women?  

Chest pain or discomfort, the most common heart attack symptom, is not always the most severe or prominent symptom in women. Women are more likely to experience one or more of the following: pain or discomfort in the neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal area; shortness of breath; nausea without vomiting; sweating; lightheadedness or dizziness; and unusual fatigue. Because these symptoms are more subtle t...