Gwinnett’s Community Outreach department is optimistically taking applications to participate in the Gwinnett Youth Commission, an eight-week summer program designed to educate youth about local government, civic affairs, and how they might affect change in their community.

Students who participate in this program will interact with government leaders, speak on behalf of Gwinnett youth, help local government better understand the issues facing Gwinnett youth, serve as youth ambassadors for the county, and plan community events and participate in volunteer projects.

The program is free with breakfast and lunch provided as well as transportation for field trips.

To apply, youth must be a resident of Gwinnett and attend a school in Gwinnett County (Gwinnett County Public Schools, Buford City Schools, private, home school, or charter schools). Applicants must also be a sophomore, junior, or senior during this year.

The class is limited to 30 participants. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, April 6: www.tinyurl.com/GwinnettYouth.

Gwinnett County Community Outreach is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and GYC 2020-2021 dates are subject to change.

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Joe Rich had moved to 3935 Paces Manor 2.5 year ago. on Tuesday, Sept. 22,2009, he was trapped at his house with no way out - but a boat. He has been ferrying various things back and forth and is surprised he still has power. Vinings residents were dealing with a major flooding issue Tuesday, as the Chattahoochee River made its way along the banks near Paces Ferry Road.  Many residents with upscale homes were hit hard, some for the second time since an earlier post millennia flooding episode. Since early Monday, seven lives have been taken and several other people remain missing. The record-setting rains also have closed schools and roads and have left people stranded in their homes. The river's level near Vinings was at 27.36 feet before daybreak Tuesday after cresting at 28.1 feet overnight. Flood stage is 14 feet, and anything above 20 feet is considered "major" flooding. (Photo: John Spink, jspink@ajc.com)

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