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Oyster Bay Folks Open T-Ray’s Fire Grill Steakhouse

The Lawrenceville restaurateurs who own Oyster Bay are keeping it in the family. Steve and Jo Green  have partnered with Steve’s daughter,  Taylor Ray  Green,  to open T-Ray’s Fire Grill on W. Crogan Street in downtown Lawrenceville. But steak isn’t the only thing on the menu. “T-Ray’s offers a variety of delicious dishes that...

Sprint and Peachtree Corners Create Smart City Transportation Lab

Sprint and Peachtree Corners are partnering to build an intelligent vehicle test track, which will feature Sprint’s low-latency 5G technology combined with Curiosity IoT and micro-positioning. “CuriosityTM Lab at Peachtree Corners,” a real-world laboratory, will consist of a 1.5-mile test track constructed within the 500-acre Technology Park. Launching in the spring, the track will be used...

GF Health Products Expands Global Headquarters in Gwinnett

GF Health Products, Inc., a global leader in medical equipment manufacturing, is celebrating the opening of the company’s new global headquarters in Gwinnett with the addition of 20 new jobs and $10 million in capital investment in the local community. The new facility, near Norcross, will house Graham-Field’s global headquarters and 110 employees, as well as an expanded manufacturing and...

Hapag-Lloyd America to Create 360+ Jobs in Peachtree Corners

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...

Snellville is Home to One of Atlanta’s First Lidl Grocery Stores

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 Approves $31 Million for Expanded Arts Complex

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...

Healthcare Standouts Honored

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 Purchases 103 Acres From OFS

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...