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L&E Middle Prep Academy

L&amp;E Middle Prep Academy is a private middle school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, dedicated to serving families throughout Gwinnett County. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the school provides a specialized educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By focusing on a personalized approach, the academy ensures that every student is seen, supported, and challenged during their critical middle school years. The school distinguishes itself through an intentional small-class model, capping enrollment at just 13 students per grade to foster meaningful engagement between students and certified educators. The curriculum is mastery-based and teacher-led, utilizing a balanced academic approach that combines high-quality textbooks with hands-on learning experiences. Beyond core academics, the program emphasizes leadership development and social-emotional growth, preparing students to thrive in a structured and inclusive community. Families can expect a supportive environment where mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning and every student is encouraged to reach their highest potential. With a clear path toward accreditation by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, L&amp;E Middle Prep Academy is committed to ensuring that students graduate with the confidence, independence, and academic skills necessary for success in high school.

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L&E Middle Prep Academy is a private middle school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, dedicated to serving families throughout Gwinnett County. As...

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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Here are some of the past week's top news posts from the Gwinnett County Patch sites. You can scroll through the headlines below and click on the links. Share your local news, events and photographs by clicking "+" at the top of any page, or email Patch editor Doug Gross at doug.gross@patch.com. <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/man-accused-killing-wife-turns-himself" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Man Accused Of Killing Wife Turns Himself In</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/gwinnett-woman-killed-husband-run-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Woman Killed, Husband On The Run: Police</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/r-kelly-called-puppet-master-cult-gwinnett-county-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">R. Kelly Called 'Puppet Master' Of 'Cult' In Gwinnett County: Report</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/two-killed-gwinnett-county-crash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two Teens Killed In Gwinnett County Crash</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/teen-suspect-named-gwinnett-double-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Suspect Named In Gwinnett Double Shooting</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/two-people-wounded-gwinnett-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two People Wounded In Gwinnett Shooting</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/unidentified-teen-found-running-interstate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Found Running On Interstate</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/73-year-old-man-convicted-raping-teen-relative" target="_blank" rel="noopener">73-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Raping Teen Relative</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-commission-raises-property-tax-rate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Commission Raises Property Tax Rate</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/dacula/gwinnett-county-schools-calendar-2017-18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett County Schools Calendar 2017-18</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/new-brew-pub-coming-gwinnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Brew Pub Coming To Gwinnett</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/historic-isaac-adair-house-open-after-renovations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Historic Isaac Adair House Open After Renovations</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/two-road-projects-completed-western-gwinnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two Road Projects Completed In Western Gwinnett</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-wings-restaurant-fails-health-inspection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Wings Restaurant Fails Health Inspection</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/dacula/gwinnett-county-restaurant-inspections-benton-house-taste-china-waffle-house-little" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett County Restaurant Inspections: Benton House, Taste Of China, Waffle House, Little Caesar's</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/gwinnett-widow-exploited-housekeeper-husband-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Widow Exploited By Housekeeper, Husband: Police</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/rosary-bead-robber-rips-cellphone-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rosary-Bead Robber Rips Off Cellphone Store</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/suspect-arrested-duluth-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suspect Arrested In Duluth Shooting</a>

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Here are some of the past week's top news posts from the Gwinnett County Patch sites.

You can scroll through the headlines below and click on the links. Share your local news, events and photographs by clicking "+" at the top of any page, or email Patch editor Doug Gross at doug.gross@patch.com. <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/man-accused-killing-wife-turns-himself" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Man Accused Of Killing Wife Turns Himself In</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/gwinnett-woman-killed-husband-run-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Woman Killed, Husband On The Run: Police</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/r-kelly-called-puppet-master-cult-gwinnett-county-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">R. Kelly Called 'Puppet Master' Of 'Cult' In Gwinnett County: Report</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/two-killed-gwinnett-county-crash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two Teens Killed In Gwinnett County Crash</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/teen-suspect-named-gwinnett-double-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Suspect Named In Gwinnett Double Shooting</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/two-people-wounded-gwinnett-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two People Wounded In Gwinnett Shooting</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/unidentified-teen-found-running-interstate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Found Running On Interstate</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/73-year-old-man-convicted-raping-teen-relative" target="_blank" rel="noopener">73-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Raping Teen Relative</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-commission-raises-property-tax-rate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Commission Raises Property Tax Rate</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/dacula/gwinnett-county-schools-calendar-2017-18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett County Schools Calendar 2017-18</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/new-brew-pub-coming-gwinnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Brew Pub Coming To Gwinnett</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/historic-isaac-adair-house-open-after-renovations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Historic Isaac Adair House Open After Renovations</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/two-road-projects-completed-western-gwinnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two Road Projects Completed In Western Gwinnett</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-wings-restaurant-fails-health-inspection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Wings Restaurant Fails Health Inspection</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/dacula/gwinnett-county-restaurant-inspections-benton-house-taste-china-waffle-house-little" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett County Restaurant Inspections: Benton House, Taste Of China, Waffle House, Little Caesar's</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/gwinnett-widow-exploited-housekeeper-husband-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Widow Exploited By Housekeeper, Husband: Police</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/rosary-bead-robber-rips-cellphone-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rosary-Bead Robber Rips Off Cellphone Store</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/suspect-arrested-duluth-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suspect Arrested In Duluth Shooting</a>

Gwinnett County News: The Week's Top Stories

Other top stories this past week included the story of two Gwinnett County teens killed in a car crash.

Gwinnett News: R. Kelly Called Gwinnett 'Puppet Master' | Husband Accused Of Killing Wife | Gwinnett School Calendar

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GWINNETT COUNTY: Animation, Art, AI, Design, Filmmaking,Music, Photography, and Storytelling |&nbsp;July 13-17, 2026 | Ages: Youth 8-16
<h2>A NEXT-LEVEL CREATIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH</h2>
NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp 2026 in Norcross, Georgia -- Gwinnett County -- is a hands-on, high-energy summer experience where youth ages 8–16&nbsp;explore animation, artificial intelligence (AI) creative tools, photography, storytelling, filmmaking, and multimedia production — all while creating their own original, screen-ready projects.
This is not just a camp — it’s a creative studio experience.
<h2>CAMP DETAILS</h2>
<ul><li>Dates: July 13–17, 2026</li><li>Time: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM</li><li>Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross, Georgia (Gwinnett County) | Meetings Rooms 1 and 3</li><li>Format: In-Person</li><li>Presented by Urban Mediamakers, Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Black Gwinnett Magazine, Camrose Creative Services</li></ul>
<h2>WHAT YOUTH WILL EXPERIENCE</h2>
<ul><li>Animation and Filmmaking</li><li>AI Creative Tools (used ethically as a support tool)</li><li>Photography (using their own mobile devices)</li><li>Voice Acting and Storytelling</li><li>Graphic Art and Visual Design</li><li>Audio and Multimedia Production</li><li>Group Outings for Relationship Building</li></ul>
<h2>FEATURED PROJECT: CHROMAVERSE</h2>
Campers will collaborate on Chromaverse, a youth-created story universe, expanding it into animated episodes while also creating their own individual creative projects.
<h2>BIG MOMENT: FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE</h2>
All youth projects will be officially screened at the 25th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (October 2026) — red carpet experience included!
<h2>WHAT’S INCLUDED</h2>
<ul><li>Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, lemonade and juice daily</li><li>Hands-on creative instruction</li><li>Professional artists and media mentors</li><li>Swimming Half-Day at West Gwinnett Park &amp; Aquatic Center</li><li>Visit to Norcross Welcome Center and Museum</li><li>All materials and curriculum</li><li>End-of-week public showcase</li></ul>
<h2>WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING</h2>
"Great camp! Thanks so much!" – T. Logan "I would definitely recommend the camp." – Parent Participant
<h2>WHY THIS CAMP STANDS OUT</h2>
<ul><li>Real-world creative skills</li><li>Confidence-building through storytelling</li><li>Ethical use of AI in creative work</li><li>Professional-level outcomes (festival screening!)</li><li>Fun, engaging, and inspiring environment</li></ul>
<h2>LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY</h2>
Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience.
<h2>ABOUT URBAN MEDIAMAKERS</h2>
Urban Mediamakers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting diverse content creators through production, training, and exhibition. The 25th annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival happening October 12-25, 2026 celebrates independent film and media from around the world.

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