As a vascular and interventional radiologist, Dr. Amish Tilara's specialized practice is at the forefront of medical technology. He says, "Using cutting edge tools like ultrasound and fluoroscopy, we can quickly and accurately diagnose problems. Treatments include minimally invasive procedures that speed patient recovery time and decrease the risk of complications." Tilara started Atlanta Vascular & Vein Center to...

Steve Starnes never saw "Southern Smoq," his barbeque restaurant in Flowery Branch, coming. Perhaps he should have, but life sometimes takes us on unexpected journeys and surprises us. While one of Steve's great loves has been great barbeque, and smoke often leads to fire, it took Steve some time before he realized that he was supposed to share his...

For Ramona Hampton, owner of "Cupcake Diva Girlz" in Dacula, her passion was birthed long ago in a kitchen in Mobile, Alabama. Ramona began her love for baking because of the love she had for her grandmother. Growing up in a southern household, helping in the kitchen became Ramona's chance to spend quality time with her grandmother. Grandmother, Lela Williams, was...

Public service is everything the name implies - it's not just a job. Let me tell you a little bit about my own experience in public service, and you can decide if it might be right for you. Longer ago than I like to admit, I graduated from Dacula High School and went on to the University of Georgia where...

Three to one. That's the margin of "yes" to "no" votes in the November 3 referendum to renew the education special purpose local option sales tax (E-SPLOST) to benefit Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools. Agreeing that "Gwinnett Kids Count!" 75 percent of the voters approved extending the one-cent tax that has made it possible for us...

If you're a parent, the litany of wishes for your children is never far from your mind. Let them be healthy. Let them be happy. Let them be safe.