Multinational transportation company
Hapag-Lloyd America, LLC, is bringing more than 360 jobs to Peachtree
Corners as part of a $5.5 million expansion of its existing service
center in the county. New jobs will include positions in
administration, technical support and customer service.
Governor Nathan Deal was on hand for
the announcement. “Hapag-Lloyd America will strengthen its
competitive edge by utilizing...
One of the acclaimed German-based
grocery stores, Lidl, has opened in Snellville. Consumers have been
waiting for this one -- Lidl has a reputation for a large selection
of private label products and for low prices. Perhaps even more
importantly, the store boasts an exclusive line of award-winning beer
and wine. Lidl also has organic and gluten-free products.
Lawrenceville city leaders voted
unanimously to move forward with plans for a $31 million expansion of
its downtown arts and education facility.
Though the city is fronting the
investment, 50% of the total is planned to come from the city’s
arts and educational partners.
The expanded facility will include a
500-seat theatre, encompass the existing...
The Gwinnett Chamber honored 90
finalists and 12 honorees at its annual Healthcare Awards,
recognizing “individuals and organizations making a significant
impact in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta’s healthcare industry.”
Allied Health – Michael
Callen, Emory Johns Creek Hospital,
Altruistic Contributor – Laura
Hannah, Eastside Medical Center,
Community Wellness ...
Gwinnett County has purchased over half
of the OFS Brightwave Solutions site on I-85 at Jimmy Carter
Boulevard.
A $35.435 million bond issue financed
the purchase. The annual debt service will be about $2.5 million,
which the County anticipates will be covered by revenues from ongoing
film production plus lease payments from OFS.
Board of Commissioners...
Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman is retiring from his role of president & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
“It has been my honor to serve as the Gwinnett Chamber president for the past six years. Our goal has been to make the Chamber relevant and credible for the entire Gwinnett community, and the extraordinarily talented members of the Chamber...
There are a host of factors that make
Gwinnett the unique community that it is – from our world-class
schools to vibrant city centers, affordable housing to award-winning
parks, and so much more.
But Gwinnett has also been shaped by
one undeniable truth. There’s a special sense of community spirit
here, a willingness to come together from every...
Gwinnett County recently adopted a new tag line but maybe county leaders should have checked with Kathryn Parsons Willis first.
The 2018 Gwinnett Chamber Citizen of the Year has a dead-on description for this community she loves so much: “Big and progressive, but still down-home and family.” Perfect, right?
Two recent Greater Atlanta Christian School alumni have been chosen to captain the U.S. Naval Academy football team for the 2019 season.
Captains are elected by a team vote, and for the first time ever, 4 co-captains were chosen. GAC graduates Paul Carothers of Flowery Branch (Class of 2015) and Ford Higgins of...
Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones was honored on March 14, 2019 at the State Capitol as Georgia’s 2018-2019 Chief of the Year. Senators Renee Unterman and John Albers sponsored Senate Resolution 47, commending and congratulating Chief Jones for 45 years of outstanding service. Click here to read the full proclamation.
“I’m very honored and...