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Gwinnett County Public Schools Personnel Perks April 2006

GCPS Personnel Perks

Periodically, Human Resources provide promotional information about discount programs, special "Appreciation Days," and other benefits extended to GCPS staff members by businesses and corporations. All discounts are subject to change. Gwinnett County Public Schools does not endorse any business or service, and is not liable for any change or inaccuracies this list may hold. For additions or corrections, please email Kelly_Herndon@gwinnett.k12.ga.us. Unless otherwise noted, just show your GCPS ID badge to get the discount. There is no charge to merchants by GCPS to participate in Personnel Perks.

Apartment Discounts:

Equity Residential Communities As a member of our Hometown Heroes Program, GCPS employees are eligible for the following discounts at Equity Residential communities: $0 application fee; $0 security deposit, with approved credit; $300 off the first month's rent, in addition to any other community special. Visit and enter Gwinnett County Public Schools in the key word search box or call 800-410-7772 for personalized service.

Grande Club Apartments: Offers GCPS a preferred employee special plan. GCPS employees receive an additional 3% off the special rate and "Reduced Reservation Fee, savings up to $100.00". GCPS employees can receive a total of $150 to $200 off the regular rental RATE each month. Call 770-925-4933 or visit the Grande Club Apartment at 3740 Club Drive, Duluth or visit

Harrington Farms Apartments: Harrington Farms Apartments located at 4000 McGinnis Ferry in Suwanee. Waives the application fee for GCPS employees. Call 770-271-3442.

Post Apartment Homes: Application fee is waived for all GCPS employees. Call 770-934-1404 for more details.

ProMove Relocation Service: No charge to GCPS employees for assistance in finding the perfect rental. Visit or call 800-742-1883 for more information.

Robinson Rental Relocation Services: We make relocation easier, at no cost to you. We have researched and negotiated discounts with many quality apartment complexes near to each of the 120+ Gwinnett County School locations. Call Robinson Real Estate toll free 1-888-405-3174 or call Robby Robinson directly at 770-354-8950.

Automotive Discounts:

AAA Auto Club South: GCPS Employees qualify for a group discount for NEW members. Get 14 months for the price of 12 months and a FREE ROAD ATLAS with new memberships, roadside service, $avings and more. To learn the benefits of AAA memberships call Lyn Williams at 770-476-2987.

Atlanta Toyota: Offering vehicle discounts to all GCPS employees. As a GCPS employee, you pay $1 over invoice price on select new vehicles (plus tax, tag and fees). Stop in or call 770 622-7998. Please ask for our Executive Assistant, Terri Anderson-Casto for details on models to be discounted. Also, receive 10% off your service bill (cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer) when you use our convenient Service Department. Visit our website for our hours, directions and vehicle availability.

Big 10 Tires: Get your Big 10 Group Discount Card (available at the Big 10 locations) for a free flat repair, a $14.99 oil and filter change and tire rotation, and 10% off purchases (brake service, shocks and struts, A/C service, balancing and alignment, C.V. boots and joints, belts and hoses, scheduled maintenance, and transmission fluid exchange). Note: Discounts may not be combined with other offers. The card is good at Big 10 Tires' 31 Atlanta-area locations through Dec. 31, 2005. Go to .

Gwinnett Place Nissan. Qualifying employees pay $250 below factory invoice on new vehicles (plus tax, tag, fees, and any dealer-installed options). Must take delivery from dealer stock. Some exclusions. Pre-owned vehicles $250 below Internet price. Appointment required. Call Jeff Vance at 678-608-6867 or Dave Metcalf at 770- 476-7771.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Get a discount on rentals for business or personal use. Use discount code 03E3334. Book online or call 1-800-736-8222.

Gwinnett Place Chevrolet. GCPS employees pay $250 below invoice (some exclusions). Contact Jeffrey S. Kennedy at 678-957-5400 (o) or 770-231-2720 (c).

Gwinnett Place Dodge: Show proof of GCPS employment to qualify for a discount on all new model trucks, SUVs, and cars. Pay $1 or 1% over invoice (depending on the model). Contact James Welty at 678-957-3030 or 770-497-3200, or send an email to jameswelty@

Gwinnett Place Kia: Make an appointment and show your GCPS ID to pay just $200 over invoice on all new Kia vehicles. Gwinnett Place Kia is located at 2493 Pleasant Hill Road. The invoice price does not include tax, tag, title, and fees. For more information and latest offer, contact New Car Sales Manager Tim Dawson at 678-804-2100 x 16002.

Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Lawrenceville/.Hwy 120: . Service Department: Present your GCPS card and receive 10% off any vehicle services, parts purchases and accessories. Open Monday through Saturday. Call 770-963-5251 for a reservation or online (Excludes tires, body shop repairs and deductibles. Cannot be combined with other discounts). Rental Department: Just present your GCPS card to receive a 10% discount off posted rates. Good on daily or weekly rentals. We have a complete fleet to choose from that includes Neon’s, Sebring Convertibles, Dodge Trucks, P.T. Cruisers, SUV’s, Minivan’s and 15 passenger vans. Call 770-963-5251 x 2036. New Car Department: Dealer Invoice less any factory rebates. (Excluded: Viper, Viper truck and limited supply vehicle) Pre-Owned Department: Make your best deal and present this letter for an additional $300.00 off.

Hertz Car Sales: Hertz Car Sales offers GCPS employees low fixed vehicle pricing on a large inventory of one and two year old cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans. All maintenance records are available for review and most have the balance of the factory warranty remaining. A copy of your GCPS ID is required. Go to for more information or call Robert Irizarry (770) 952-3533 or fax: 770-952-0640. We are located at 1551 Cobb Parkway, Marietta.

The Honda Mall of Georgia recognizes how dedicated GCPS' employees are, and in appreciation of all your hard work we have developed the GCPS EDUCATION REWARDS PROGRAM for all Gwinnett teachers, administrators, support staff AND their immediate relatives. A summary of the program benefits includes: Most models are priced at 1% over dealers invoice, $500.00 additional discount on used cars, reduced leasing options, 10% off on service and/or parts purchases, and a free oil change on your next visit to our award winning dealership. For a more detailed explanation of the program please contact Ted Barton, Education Rewards Manager, at (678) 318-3100 or tbarton@.

Kauffman Tire: Through Dec. 31, 2006 staff members show a GCPS ID and account number 19243 to get a 10% discount on all products and services, including new tires, brake service, shocks and struts, alignment, C.V. joints, belts, hoses, oil change, and other minor maintenance services. These services are free for GCPS employees: flat repairs, tire rotations, tire safety inspection, brake inspection, battery test, and alignment check. Offer good at all 33 Atlanta locations or online. Discount may not be combined with any other offers.

Mirror Finish Auto Wash: Located at 3767 Lawrenceville Highway (near Little Gardens and Quik Trip), owner Jeffrey Jones offers GCPS employees a $2 discount on the “Mirror finish” touch- free, automatic, car wash (Regular $7) and SuVaN-Truck Wash (regular $8) is $6 for GCPS employees.. Just enter this special code 42770 (think GCPS + 0). Call 770-717-2799 with feedback; call 678-773-6211 for immediate assistance.

Mr. Transmission: GCPS employees get 15% off repairs, a free performance check, and $29.95 transmission service and fluid change at our Lawrenceville location (422 W. Pike St.). GCPS employees also can designate a local PTA to receive a donation. Call 770-822-5800.

Nash Chevrolet: The management of Nash Chevrolet recognizes how important GCPS employees are to our community and is pleased to announce that we will offer all employees the opportunity to purchase any new Chevrolet, excluding the Corvette, at our invoice price. In addition, we will sell any used vehicle at a much reduced price. Call Larry McNeil for details at 770-963-9266 ext. 1190. Located at 630 Scenic Hwy.

Saturn of Gwinnett: GCPS employees presenting proof of employment will receive the same discounted price on new cars normally reserved for GM Supplier employees, in addition to regular factory rebates and finance offers. Or, take $500 off any pre-owned car. Contact Jennifer Reyer at 770-497-8770 or by email to jreyer@.

Sprayglo Auto Refinishing & Body Repair of Lilburn offers all Gwinnett County employees a 10% discount off the retail price of your chosen paint service and body labor rate. To insure the integrity of the discount, you should not present your employee I.D. until after the estimate has been written. Be assured we employ a state-of-the-art repair shop, experienced technicians and a full size paint booth. For more information please call 770-806-9950 or stop by our shop @ 4154 Arcadia Industrial Circle.

Stone Mountain Chrysler-Jeep: Offers no haggle pricing to all GCPS employees. Located one mile west of Snellville on Highway 78, Stone Mountain Jeep offer extended Saturday service hours and GCPS employees never pay more than the invoice of a vehicle less $100. Visit the website at or call 770-972-7767.

• Toyota Mall of Georgia. Qualifying GCPS staff and their immediate family members can participate in the Diamond Purchase Plan to purchase a new vehicle at a pre-negotiated price of no more than 2% below vehicle cost (based on the model purchased) Some exclusions may apply to limited-production and high-demand vehicles. Applicable incentives and rebates available as money down or cash back to the buyer. Contact Robert Russell by phone (404-452-6952), fax (678-482-9765), or e-mail (russellr@).

“The Toyota Mall of Georgia Educators Club" is proud to present as a reward to the educators of Georgia the following: each participant will be shown the actual new car invoice and have the privilege of purchasing their next vehicle at 1% over Dealer invoice price- prices on limited production vehicles will be based on availability; and all consumer incentives and rebates applicable at the time of the sale shall be passed on to members as money down or cash back. Contact Orallie Johnston at 678-467-7454 or harmonybydesign2001@.

Banking Discounts:

Avalon Mortgage: Avalon Mortgage offers the Teacher Program- 97% to 100% financing, $500 Personal Contribution and only a one-month reserve. Contact Thane Brooks, Loan Officer at 770-622-6511 for additional information

Bank of America: Bank of America offers the Teacher Flex program to assist teachers and other school employees the opportunity of home ownership. Highlights of the plan include: little or no down payment, flexible credit guidelines, no income restrictions and access to many free or discounted banking services with a funded loan. Contact Andy Burns at 770-491-4762 or Steven Velez at 770 552 3590.

Bank of America at Work: Offers GCPS employees who participate in Direct Deposit the following checking services: choose one—MyAccess checking, Bank of American Advantage checking Regular checking (with a Second Regular checking-no Direct Deposit required). Also included in this offer are special introductory credit card rates, a Bank of America Photo Security Check Card (with checking), free Travelers Check, discounted rates on loans and mortgages and free Online Banking with Bill Pay. Call 800-782-2265 or visit bankatwork.

Coats & Co., Inc. A Residential Mortgage Firm: Offers teachers and full-time GCPS employees up to 103% financing with as little as a $500 investment. We have partnered with GE to offer an exclusive Homebuyer Privileges program that offers discounts to purchase new appliances, to offset moving expenses, and to home improvement stores, such as Home Depot. This exciting program provides first-time homebuyers up to $7500 for down-payment, closing costs, and prepaid items to qualified employees of GCPS. Please call or visit our website, , featuring online approvals and our exclusive “Rate Watch” feature. Mention that you are GCPS employee and receive $100 off your appraisal. Contact Brian Martin at (770) 255-5600

1st Commitment Mortgages Services, Inc. is making an EXCLUSIVE offer for Gwinnett county school employees. Let us make your dream of owning a Home or Investment Property a Reality. Best of all, for every closed loan, we will DONATE (in your Name) up to $500.00 Five Hundred Dollars to your designated charitable organization or to your schools club(s) or band This EXCLUSIVE offer is valid for any mortgage transaction: Purchase or Refinance of a primary Residence or Investment Property. Call today for details and ask about a FREE! Mortgage Consultation. Percy Blackshear, Mortgage Banker O)-678-205-0506 C) 404-274-0516, percyb@ or go to:

George Dean, CPA. GCPS staffers receive $20 off tax return preparation, including free electronic filings, returns for dependent children for half-price, free copies of tax return, and fee rebates for referrals. Other services include non-resident returns for visiting teachers, IRS taxpayer representation, audit assistance, and instant refund anticipation loans. To schedule an appointment, call 770-923-5124 or e-mail george@.

Georgia Dream First Mortgage Loan Program visit our web site :

First time homebuyers in the Atlanta MSA, who meet the flexible approval guidelines for Conventional, FHA or VA loan products, may qualify for a below market, 30 year fixed rate Georgia Dream First Mortgage Loan. The Georgia Dream Second Mortgage loans are 0% interest deferred loans with no monthly payments and is repaid only when the home is sold refinanced or no longer used as the borrower’s principal residence. Rates and terms subject to change. For additional information and current rates, contact: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, 1-800-359-HOME (4663) or visit our website, dca.state.ga.us. To locate a Georgia Dream Homeownership Program Participating Lender in your community contact us at 1-800-359-HOME (4663).

Gwinnett Federal Credit Union offers a ½ % APR vehicle loan discount when members use the MEMBERS AutoChoice™ buying service (located at the GFCU main office in Lawrenceville) to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle. They’ll locate it, negotiate a great price, and deliver it to any GFCU branch. GFCU President & CEO Marshall Boutwell has stated, "we’re so confident of their ability that if another dealer comes within $250 of the MEMBERS AutoChoice™ offer, we’ll give you the discounted rate. Either way, you’re assured of getting a great deal." Call 770-963-5679. Member must qualify for a GFCU loan.

Gwinnett Federal Credit Union…Get no fee checking and get FREE Identity Theft Resolution Service if your identity is stolen. Plus, we make opening a GFCU checking account and closing your old account easy with our Switch Kit. Find it online at under “Forms and Applications” or give us a call and we’ll be glad to send one to you--770.963.5679.

Gwinnett Federal Credit Union. Consolidate bills with a second mortgage, financing up to 100% of your home’s equity with rates as low as 6.9% Fixed Annual Percentage Rate. Member loans subject to approval. Fees apply. Offer expires May 15. Call 770-963-5679

HomeBanc: HomeBanc offers Gwinnett County Educational Professionals 100% financing with low fixed rates for qualified buyers and $250.00 toward closing costs. Contact Eric Tymchuk at 404-275-3213 or etymchuk

Mark Fee Home Inspections. Qualified GCPS employees and family members get 15% off personal home inspections. To schedule an appointment for a certified, insured inspection, call 770-300-0947 or send an e-mail to 10sbuff@

Old Atlanta Mortgage: GCPS employees may qualify for the Teachers A+ Home Loan Program, which features borrower-contribution of 1% of the home's value or $500, whichever is less, non-traditional credit histories, financing for single-family homes and condos, and fixed rates. Contact Rhonda Mattison at 770-277-4078 for more information or click on

Opteum Financial Services. GCPS employees pay no processing fee ($399 value) and get a $250 credit toward closing costs when buying or refinancing a home with Dave Moser. Call 678-643-8759.

Power Mortgage is offering a closing cost discount in the amount of $400.00 to all GCPS employees. This discount applies to the purchase of a home or refinance of an existing mortgage. We have a variety of loan programs to choose from: 100 % financing, VA, cash out investment, lock and shop program and no application fees. For more details please call Kathy Wood at 770-926-0600, e-mail: kwood5@ or visit our web-site to apply

Premier Financial Services, Inc. offers the new Optimum Mortgage Program up to 105% of the sales price (Loan to Value) for GCPS employees with no established credit or credit scores. Three pieces of non-traditional credit lines including 12-month rental history required; free credit report & evaluation for GCPS employees. Also available: Conventional, fixed, FHA, VA, interest-only, & ARM loans. Call Judy McEver Davis at (404) 680-8844 for details.

Southeastern Home Mortgage: Call Us Today For A Better Tomorrow! Currently offering Special GCPS Loan Programs to “All” GCPS Employees for up to 100% mortgage financing. $AVE MONEY on new purchase loans with little or No Down payment. GET CA$H and Lower Rates with refinance loans. Free Pre-Qualification and Approval by telephone. Free credit report and credit history evaluation. Free Appraisal with a closed loan. Free application. Free consultation appointments. Available days, evenings, and weekends.

Inquire online at: or contact our professional Loan Officers in Duluth, GA at (770) 623-0555. Ask about the “Ed Loan!” All you need is your GCPS ID to access special funding!

United International Mortgage Corporation we would like to help Gwinnett County Public School Employees and applaud them for the awesome work they do. United International Mortgage provides educators with a reduced origination fee and waives $550 of closing fees. We also offer the “My Community Teacher Loan” at 100% financing. Please give Amy Williams and team a call if you have any questions or need further details. 678.714.4949 or .

Wachovia: Wachovia at Work provides free checking and your first order of check is free with the direct deposit of the GCPS paycheck. There is no minimum balance requirement, no monthly maintenance fee, a free Check Card and free Online Banking. Call 1-888-353-7375 or visit any Wachovia Financial Center to take advantage of this offer. Teacher A+ is a mortgage program for Teachers that allows for up to 100% financing with as little as $500 cash needed at closing. Loans are available up to $359,650/no minimum loan amount. Eligible properties include- one family detached, manufactured, town homes, and condos- as approved by Wachovia Mortgage. Call Benita Primus at 770-806-4109 for more information, or visit benitaprimus..

Cellular/Dish/Satellite Discounts

Cingular Wireless offers GCPS employees a 15% discount off the base calling plan. Former ATT customers can add the Foundation Account Number 31305 to your existing plan by calling 1-866-290-1338. The discount will become effective the date the FAN is added and can only be added if the service is in the name of the GCPS employee. The Cingular stores do not have the ability to see the contracts with the former ATT service and therefore have a very difficult time adding the ATT discounts. To add additional lines of service to your existing Cingular account or if you would like to start new service with Cingular please call Parratta Boyle at 1-877-882-5258.

Dish Network: GCPS employees receive a Free Activation plus One Month Free Programming*, Three months of Free HBO, Cinemas and Showtime, Six months of Free High Definition Programming and $49.99 rebate* with an 18 month contract. Call Tim Weekley at 678-576-8835 or timweekley@

Nextel: Offers GCPS employees. Employee Value Program – Buy up to five phones for yourself and your family. Flexible rate plans include night and weekend minutes, shared minutes, free incoming calls, and free nationwide cellular long distance. Wireless Web plan, messaging, and e-mail. 10% off rate plans and accessories, as well as a flat rate off all handsets! Gwinnett Place Mall, or call (770) 497-9330. Two forms of ID are required to take advantage of this deal- your GCPS ID and one other ID. . GCPS Corp. Code: GAEDU_SGA_ZZZ.

Next Star Communications wants to let you know that all State of Georgia employees receive discounts with Nextel. Every employee receives reduced phone prices that require only a one year contract, 10% off your monthly rate plan, and 17% off every accessory purchase. Please be sure to bring the following 3 forms of ID with you: Driver’s license, debit card or major credit card, and your employee ID. If you are already a Nextel customer, you still qualify for these discounts. To find out more about your Nextel and Next Star discounts, please contact Tiffany Smith by e-mail at tiffanysmith@ or by phone at (678) 985-2830.

SPRINT offers a 15% discount off the total monthly recurring charges to customers who are the employees of State of Georgia. To get this discount configured on their account, they will need to renew the PCS Advantage Agreement to two years. Employees can write to us from their online PCS Accounts for this discount or call 888-788-4727 to open a new account.

Verizon: Verizon offers a Government Discount for State of GA employees of 15%. GCPS employees will need to apply for your discount by registering at discount or by calling the Customer Care Team at 1-800-922-0204.

Child Care Discounts:

Discovery Point: Discovery Point provides the following benefits to all Gwinnett County Public School Employees- no enrollment fees, no charge spring break week and winter break week, guaranteed return placement each fall. Visit

Discovery Point Child Development Center, 3800 Howell Ferry Rd, Duluth. This offer is valid at this location ONLY and this rate is good through 2005 --Special for all GCPS employees: After school special of $55/week. Infant-pre-school rate-will receive $10 off the reduced weekly rate for GCPS employees. (GCPS employees receive 10% off the regular weekly rate). Call Carolyn Salvador, Owner, 770-623-3090.

Kids-R-Kids #3 located at 154 Johnson Road, Lawrenceville is offering a 10% discount to all Gwinnett County Public School employees.

Contact Rick Pitts at 770-995-9400 for more information.

Primrose Schools Professional Partners Program: GCPS staffers can “partner” with this childcare provider for exclusive discounts. Program participants get a 50% discount on annual registration/equipment fee and qualify for the Primrose “refer a Friend” program. Employees who keep their child home during Spring Break, Winter Break, or summer vacation are exempt from weekly tuition, and the child’s “space” will be guaranteed. Learn more about Primrose programs (SACS accredited) online at

Computer Discounts:

CompUSA: Participate in the CompUSA Employee Purchase Program (EPP) for preferred pricing on accessories, books, computers, digital cameras, electronics, monitors, networking, notebooks, PDAs, printers, scanners, software, and system upgrades. Make your purchases at the Corporate Pick-up Desk. For the preferred pricing, mention Gregg Levin (store #147 and Sales ID #659). Use the following reference numbers— account #00162525 (credit card purchases), and account #00109263 (cash/check purchases).

Dell: Dell Education Personal Purchase Program offers GCPS employees specials discounts and offers. Visit edubuy and use Member ID: KS29259300 to enter the store. You can also order by phone: 877-377-0238. Before you go to a retail store, go online to check out Dell’s selection of thousands of products- all at highly competitive prices.

JMG Computers. GCPS staff members get a 15% discount on services when you mention this ad. Refer a new customer to JMG and get a $40 computer cleaning free. Services include Web site design, troubleshooting, networking, virus protection, data back-up, custom-built computers, and other computer repair services. Price list available online. To set up an appointment, call 404-259-1718, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

MDP Solutions: Your source for complete computer and network needs, is offering employees of GCPS a 20% discount for every job! Not just one! Don't pay a "Geek" over $100 for a job that can be done for as low as $25. We repair Computer problems, Viruses, Spyware, Hardware installs and much more. We also set up Home Networks, Wired or Wireless, IP or TV Security Cameras, Web Pages, Custom Software Packages and much more! MDP is also offering one free consultation for small business owners whose relative is employed by GCPS. For these great offers, please mention the perks list. Call 404-484-6978 till 7:00pm or visit .

Dental and Eye Care Discounts

Gwinnett Family Dental Care. Current and new patients participating in GCPS Direct Reimbursement Plan qualify for discounted fees. Claims are filed by Gwinnett Family Dental Care. Co-pay collected at the time of service. Located at 3993 Lawrenceville Hwy. in Lilburn. Call 770-921-1115 for hours and an appointment.

MelMar Dental. We are located at 3170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Duluth (678) 584-5589. We are open Tuesday and Friday from 8-5, and we are open evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only. With every new patient exam and complete set of X-rays we will offer a take home bleaching system at no charge. This is valued at $325.00. For those who want immediate results, we will offer Zoom Whitening for $399.00. This is valued at $525.00. We offer a 12% discount on Invisalign treatment if paid in full at the time treatment begins. This is for our adult patients only. We will also offer a 10% discount on all other dentistry done in our office. These offers cannot be combined with secondary dental insurance or payment plans. Donna Stone, DDS.

Forster Eye Care: FAMILY EYE CARE IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. We extend a > 15% discount to all GCPS employees on routine eye exams and contact lens evaluation fees. GCPS employees are also entitled to a 20% discount on any complete pair of prescription glasses. Included in this package is a FREE scratch-resistant coating on your lenses. This coating provides you with a full 1 YEAR WARRANTY on the lenses: We will replace the lenses free of charge, one time within the first year, due to scratches. Call 770.513.3300 to make an appointment OR visit us on our website at .

At Gwinnett Family Dental Care, "We Give You Something To Smile About!" We are proud providers for many GCPS Direct Reimbursement patients. To thank all of our current patients and to welcome new patients, we are offering effective January 1, 2006 a new special discounted fee plan especially for GCPS Direct Reimbursement patients. All claims will be filed by Gwinnett Family Dental Care for your convenience and only your co-pay will be collected at the time of service. We are located at 3993 Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-4pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm. To make your appointment today give us a call! (770) 921-1115.

InView, the Leader in Vision Correction will extend to employees and your immediate family members a 25% discount off the cost of LASIK or other refractive services performed at InView. This is a savings of up to $1200 off the cost of refractive procedures that are typically not covered by traditional insurance. We also offer a variety of educational options to help you evaluate your options regarding vision correction surgery. To register for an educational seminar or for more information about your vision correction surgery options,

visit . or call 404-843-EYES.

LensCrafters: Under the State Health Benefit Plan and Blue Choice, LensCrafters outlets in Georgia offer a low-cost vision care solution with $45 routine eye exams and 30% off on glasses. For contact wearers the cost of the eye exam is $60/$80 and discounts on contacts and other eyewear. Go to to find locations in the Atlanta area. Or call 1-800-283-5367 to locate the Lenscrafters nearest you.

Pearle Vision: Pearle Vision offers GCPS employees insured with BlueChoice 25% off on glasses and 10% off on contacts. Go to or call 1-800-YES-EYES for the location nearest you.

Fitness Center Discounts:

BodyFit for Women. Mention Perks and show your ID when you join any program to get your first six weeks free. Located on Buford Dr./Russell Ridge Rd. in Lawrenceville. Call 770-962-7380 for directions or e-mail bodyfitforwomen@.

BodyPlex Fitness Adventure™ was founded here in Gwinnett. BodyPlex offers exceptional discounts to GCPS employees including a reduced fee of only $30 per month for a one-year commitment; there are two no-contract options including $100 down, $25 per month or simply $40 per month for no contract. Current Gwinnett County locations include Buford and Suwanee with another expected to open in Grayson by the end of 2005. For more information visit us at

Contours Express is a ladies-only facility where women of all ages (13 to 70 plus) and fitness levels can benefit from a full cardiovascular and weight training workout. All members are personally trained. Contours Express location in Snellville offers a special to GCPS employees. Monthly fees are $25.00 and there is no enrollment fee. Call us for more information 678-344-0040.

Donna’s Massage Therapy, Donna Rogers, CMT, CNMT. GCPS employees and family members get $5 off a 30-min., $10 off an hour massage, and $15 off a 90-min. massage. Locations in Lilburn and Snellville. Open daily by appointment only. Call 404-405-0346.

Fitness International, Inc.: 5% off membership plans. 1-week guest pass available for free trial of facilities. Call 770-682-8111 for more information or go to

Gold's Gym: GCPS staff pay no enrollment fees (a $50 savings), and $35 per month at the Lilburn (4805 Lawrenceville Hwy.) and Snellville (2135 East Main St.) locations. Includes daycare and free classes. Add family members for $30 each. For a free weeklong trial pass or for more information, call Michelle Honeycutt at 770-931-2262 or 770-490-9110.

Ladies Workout Express: Offer GCPS employees special discounts. Stop by our Duluth location (on the corner of Pleasant Hill and Satellite Boulevard, Mall Corners shopping center) and show your ID. Special membership offer includes: an all-inclusive membership, a variety of aerobic classes each month, one FREE visit a month with a personal trainer, discounted tanning rates, full circuit weight equipment, child sitting for $1 per child, and a $24.95 per month membership fee (savings of $5 per month). Plus a special No Enrollment Fee discount (savings of $149.00!) Call (770) 495-9495 for more information.

World Gym Duluth. Employees get discounted rate of $24.99 per month or $59.98 month-to-month. Get free childcare, 24-hour access, new equipment and range of classes. Call Derrick at 770-622-9338.

Goods and Services Discounts:

Atlanta Hawks/Thrashers: Order your Atlanta Sports Package today—a $500 Value for $39.99—BUY NOW and use throughout the holidays. Includes 4 complimentary tickets worth up to $230. Other discount certificates for restaurants, hotels, golf, spas, and more; In addition, your school and Family Promise of Gwinnett () earns a percentage of the sale for each package sold. Visit gwinnettschools for details.

AmeriSuites (Gwinnett Place Mall location) Employees pay $61 for suites (king/double beds with separate sitting/dining area and sofa/sleeper). For more on amenities and to make reservations, call 770-623-9699 or e-mail sales.gwinnett@

Apparel Mart: GCPS employees show your ID on any Friday and visit the wholesaler-only Apparel Mart. This offer is good only on non-show Fridays- call 404-220-3000 to confirm that no shows are scheduled or check out the website at

Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place: GCPS employees get a discounted room rate, government rate, when making reservations at this facility, located at 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096, near the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center and near Discover Mills Mall. Call 770-923-1775 and ask for the special GCPS rate when making reservations. The code needed is "GCPS".

Batteries Plus(: More than auto batteries! All GCPS employees will receive (1) FREE complementary watch/keyless entry battery – FREE installation included-–(FREE battery offer expires November 15, 2005). Batteries Plus offers all GCPS employees a 15% discount on ALL batteries and charger, i.e. cell phone batteries, digital-camcorder, laptops, lawn mower, portable pagers, security, flashlights, all alkaline, and lithium batteries and much, much more. Convenient Gwinnett locations: Duluth at 2045 Pleasant Hill Rd; Snellville at 2324 Ronald Reagan Parkway. Call customer service 770-972-5032 for more information or go to: . Valid GCPS ID required for discounts and free battery offer.

Classy Nails & Tan offers GCPS employees a 10% savings on any service with your GCPS ID. Take advantage of this offer and become acquainted with this family owned and operated, English-speaking staff of experienced nail technicians. Locations include: 6603 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 105 (770-622-1199), 1711 Athens Highway (678-344-0727), and 3465 Braselton Highway (770-904-0105). Call for an appointment or visit the website for more information and directions to each location. Extended hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 12 noon - 6pm

Colter Sporting Goods, Lilburn: 10% off all regularly priced items, excluding letter jackets and awards jackets. Call 770-978-4239

Custom Graphics and Signs by Vas. Complete on site service. Race vehicles, watercraft, auto and fleet lettering, signs, magnetics, banners, pin stripe. GCPS employees get a 10% discount. Call for information: 678-910-4407 Just show your GCPS ID.

Georgia Engraving. Get 15% off any item on Web site. Use “GCPS” in the discount code box during checkout. Offer good through April 30.

The Gilded Cow Embroidery offers a 10% discount to GCPS employees on custom embroidery for a vast array of items. Some of the items that you can personalize are hats, clothing, linens, handbags, totes, etc. Your personal or business logo can be turned into a rich embroidered design that is bold and eye-catching or stylish and classic. For more information visit or call 678-425-8533

Guard Your Dogs Safety Shoes: Gwinnett staffers who spend their days on their feet will appreciate discounted slip-resistant footwear from Guard Your Dogs. Steel-toe footwear also is available. Guard Your Dogs has a showroom at 50 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. Ask about the $5 off coupon. Questions? Call Lori Kajano at 770-904-6401 or send an email to nonslipandsteel@

The Hampton Inn: GCPS employees get a discounted room rate of $69 when making reservations at this facility, located at Highway 316 and Riverside Parkway near the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center. Call Hampton Inn-Lawrenceville at 770-338-9600 and ask for the special GCPS rate when making reservations.

A Hug & A Kiss Creations, a wedding consulting firm with over 15 years experience in the Greater Atlanta area, offers GCPS employees a 20% discount on wedding coordination by a certified wedding planner. Packages begin at $350 for a full wedding package as well as 15% discount on custom, one-of-a-kind wedding favors, wedding decor, and gift baskets. Visit our website at . or contact Vanessa Koepke at 678/644-8726 or 770/736-7161 for more information.

Jason's Deli offers their Community Partners Box Lunch program to all GCPS employees and groups. This program offers Jason's Deli quality and nutrition at special discount prices with charge account convenience and free delivery. For every order of $50 or more, Jason's will add a complimentary gallon of sweet tea. Go to their website to find the locations nearest you:

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company: offers an employee benefit program called Group Savings Plus--an extra 10% discount on auto insurance and an extra 5% discount on home or renter’s insurance. Call Ansley Sebring at 678.546.0499 x206 or email: ansley.sebring@. Website: lm/ansleysebring

Liberty Tax Service. Get a $20 discount on income tax preparation services. Call 678-225-4000 to make an appointment or drop by the office at 1032 Old Peachtree Rd. NW in Lawrenceville.

Quiznos Subs #8112 Offers lunch boxes, catering and in store dining. Call us or come by our store (on Hwy 29/Beaver Ruin Road in the Beaver Ruin Village/Kroger Plaza) to get your catering quote, tell us that you are a GCPS employee and get five to ten percent off on catering/party platters and also get a 2-3% discount on your lunch. For more information please call 770-638-0033.

Reggie Parker Photography, A GCPS employee and a wedding and commercial photographer for over 22 years would like to offer a discount of 15% on all wedding packages. Please visit our web site for pricing and information: or call 678-377-7173.

Home Repairs and Services Discounts

BenTech Heating & A/C, Inc. serving all Metro Atlanta area providing heating and air conditioning service. GCPS employees will receive a 15% discount on service and maintenance inspections. Proof of GCPS employment will be required. Call 770-231-3793 to schedule an appointment.

Delta Discount Corporation: Delta Discount Corporation is a 40-year old home improvement company, would like to offer all Gwinnett County employees and their family members an exclusive 16% discount off the regular installation price of vinyl siding, customized vinyl replacement windows, innovative basement finishing, and distinct room renovations. Delta Discount uses only the highest quality materials and fully insured employees on their job sites. Contact Vernon Schroeder at (770) 587-0871 to set up an appointment time for a free estimate.

Dodd Roofing Inc. has been in business since 1984. Specializing in Residential and Commercial shingle reroofs and repairs, Dodd Roofing will offer discounts of $50.00 off a roof repair or $100.00 off a complete reroof to GCPS employees. They must let us know that they got our company name from Ed Briefs to qualify for this discount. Look us over at .

Georgia Home Services: Home Inspection Discount: Georgia Home Services is offering GCPS employees and family members a 15%discount on all home inspections (both new homes and resales). Owner Bill Wise is Residential Code Certified and has performed over 1000 inspections in Metro Atlanta area. Call 678-773-8324 to schedule a date and time.

Harper HVAC, Inc. 2740 Hamilton Mill Rd. Buford. Serving all of Gwinnett and offering its education community $15.00 off spring A/C check up and inspection. Other discounts are available on installation of complete units, humidifiers, air filtration and purification systems. Call our office for a free estimate-770-614-8123. Please indicate that you found this discount in the Education Briefs.

Indoor Air Quality Testing: Concerned about poor air quality or MOLD? Air Quality Investigations (AQI) is offering GCPS employees a 15% discount on their initial inspection and consultation. Bill Wise, President and founder of AQI, is a Certified Indoor Environmentalist specializing in residential Mold. Call 678-773-8324 to schedule a date and time. "Don’t let poor indoor air quality affect your health."

Kitchen Fronts of Georgia, Inc. In business for 28 years. We can modify the existing cabinets to fit new appliances, build new add on cabinets, install rollouts, etc. The cabinets look new. Gwinnett County Employees will receive a 25% discount with proper identification at the time of the appointment. Call our office M-F 7:30 - 4:00, 770-455-3139. The discount is only available on doors, drawer fronts, and laminate countertops - NOT granite, corian, or silestone. or Email info@. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Porter Paints: Gwinnett County School Employees account # AT288925, GCPS employees receive 20% off of wholesale paint and 15% off of supplies. Show your GCPS ID and ask for discount. Michael Johnson, Sales Representative at the Lawrenceville location (770-963-6258) can help answer your painting questions.

Precision Chem Dry: GCPS employees show ID to get 20% off any carpet or upholstery cleaning service. For more information, call 770-822-1999.

Rob’s Carpets: Offers GCPS employees 10% off on carpet repairs including: restretching existing carpet, patching, fixing squeaky floors, water damage, and pet damage. Rob Crumpton's job is to make your carpet last as long as possible; he has been installing and repairing carpet for seventeen years, is IICRC Certified and guarantees his work. Call or email Rob Crumpton 770-641-1581, 770-397-4617 or robcrum@ for more information

Sherwin Williams Paints: 20% off all regularly priced items; 10% off sale items; discount applies to in-stock wall covering; special orders excluded.

The Town Carpenter offers GCPS employees a 15% discount all their hand crafted, cabinetry of distinction, for less. They work with many of the top interior design groups around Atlanta. You can find more information at .

Real Estate Services Discounts:

Bob Wood Realty: Serving Gwinnett County for GCPS members only, mention this ad “code HY101” and receive a $350.00 credit toward home warranty service at closing. This offer is for the purchase of New and Resale residence properties. This offer is only through Henry R. Young. Call Henry at 678 488-1968 (direct) or the BOB WOOD Realty office in Norcross at 770 449-4410 and leave a message.

Property Services of Atlanta: Contact us if you are in the market to rent or purchase a home. We have properties with special incentives.

Visit our website at . You can also call Geraldine Lee at 770-426-1150 ext. 306.

RE/MAX Classic of Atlanta: Employees of GCPS who list and sell their home or who purchase a home using David Moose as their realtor will receive a $500 donation to their school and that employee will receive a $500 gift certificate to the store of their choice (payable at closing). This offer is only available through David Moose or Kelly Jackson (the Moose Team). Call David @ 678-697-6331 for more information.

RE/MAX Horizons / Norma Center Team: Employees of GCPS who list and sell their home or who purchase a home using Marty Wyatt as their realtor will receive a $500 donation to their school and that employee will receive a $500 gift certificate to the store of their choice (payable at closing). This offer is only available through Marty Wyatt or Norma Center. Call Marty @ 770.597.8560 or Norma at 678.614.0406.

Richport Properties. GCPS employees take an additional $1,000 off the cost of new homes (priced from the $130’s to $250’s) built by Richport Properties in Gwinnett, Forsyth, Newton and Jackson counties. Visit the Web site for details.

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