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/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-county-fair-2017-now-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett County Fair 2017 Now Open</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/snellville-mayor-turns-self-gwinnett-jail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Snellville Mayor Turns Self In At Gwinnett Jail</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-offering-yard-debris-pickup-after-hurricane-irma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Offering Yard Debris Pickup After Hurricane Irma</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/shaq-surprises-lawrenceville-police-after-irma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaq Surprises Lawrenceville Police After Irma</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/crated-dogs-rescued-burning-gwinnett-house" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crated Dogs Rescued From Burning Gwinnett House</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/wow-house-backyard-oasis-patio-pool-spa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'WOW!' House: 'Backyard Oasis' With Patio, Pool, Spa</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/free-yard-debris-pickup-offered-peachtree-corners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Free Yard Debris Pickup Offered In Peachtree Corners</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/high-school-football-2017-scoreboard-gwinnett-county" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High School Football 2017 Scoreboard For Gwinnett County</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/leaf-watch-2017-where-when-see-leaves-change-georgia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leaf Watch 2017: Where, When To See Leaves Change In Georgia</a> <hr />Like the Lawrenceville Patch on Facebook to get more stories like this in your News Feed. <iframe src width="340" height="214" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true" data-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/page.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLawrencevillePatch%2F&amp;tabs&amp;width=340&amp;height=214&amp;small_header=false&amp;adapt_container_width=true&amp;hide_cover=false&amp;show_facepile=true&amp;appId"></iframe> <hr />

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/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-county-fair-2017-now-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett County Fair 2017 Now Open</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/snellville-mayor-turns-self-gwinnett-jail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Snellville Mayor Turns Self In At Gwinnett Jail</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/gwinnett-offering-yard-debris-pickup-after-hurricane-irma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwinnett Offering Yard Debris Pickup After Hurricane Irma</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/shaq-surprises-lawrenceville-police-after-irma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaq Surprises Lawrenceville Police After Irma</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/crated-dogs-rescued-burning-gwinnett-house" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crated Dogs Rescued From Burning Gwinnett House</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/lawrenceville-ga/wow-house-backyard-oasis-patio-pool-spa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'WOW!' House: 'Backyard Oasis' With Patio, Pool, Spa</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/peachtreecorners/free-yard-debris-pickup-offered-peachtree-corners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Free Yard Debris Pickup Offered In Peachtree Corners</a>

<a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/high-school-football-2017-scoreboard-gwinnett-county" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High School Football 2017 Scoreboard For Gwinnett County</a> <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/loganville/leaf-watch-2017-where-when-see-leaves-change-georgia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leaf Watch 2017: Where, When To See Leaves Change In Georgia</a> <hr />Like the Lawrenceville Patch on Facebook to get more stories like this in your News Feed. <iframe src width="340" height="214" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true" data-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/page.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLawrencevillePatch%2F&amp;tabs&amp;width=340&amp;height=214&amp;small_header=false&amp;adapt_container_width=true&amp;hide_cover=false&amp;show_facepile=true&amp;appId"></iframe> <hr />

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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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