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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...

Kaufman to Retire from Chamber’s Top Job

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...

Jann Joseph Named Georgia Gwinnett College President

The University System of Georgia has announced Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph as the new president of Georgia Gwinnett College, effective July 1. A lifelong educator, Joseph has spent her career working to increase educational opportunities and student success. As interim chancellor at Indiana University South Bend, Joseph is responsible for the leadership and operation of the campus.

Guardians of Privacy

Rest easy. These guys are on watch 24/7. Here are a couple of questions to keep you up at night: Has technology made your life more convenient, with devices that can retrieve information from all over the globe with a click? Or has instant access to information and the threat...

Gateway85 CID Hires New Executive Director

The Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID) has hired Emory Morsberger to lead the organization as Executive Director effective April 15, 2019. Morsberger comes with a long history of involvement in the development, management and growth of community improvement districts in Georgia, including his involvement with the Tucker Summit CID and Lilburn CID as president. Morsberger...