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2024 State of the City: Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast

Get ready for an in-depth look at the heart of Lawrenceville in this special State of the City episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast! Hosted by Nathan McGill and featuring Mayor David Still, this episode is packed with insights on Lawrenceville’s evolution under Mayor Still’s leadership. You’ll hear about Mayor Still’s vision for a...

Lawrenceville Public Works Director Earns Prestigious Certification in Utility Safety

Huston Gillis, Lawrenceville Public Works Director, was recognized by the City Council for completion of the Certified Loss Control Program (CLCP), a rigorous certification designed to advance safety standards in the electric utility industry. The CLCP is administered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in collaboration with the National Utility Training & Safety Education Association. The...

Gwinnett Chamber Announces Seven Moxie Award Winners

The Gwinnett Chamber has named seven distinguished winners and acknowledged over 120 finalists at the 2024 Moxie Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. This annual event, which celebrates the achievements of women professionals, drew its largest audience to date, with more than 620 attendees. “The Moxie Awards highlight women who are making a significant impact in both...

Mercy Montgomery Named Assistant City Manager for Snellville

Montgomery joins the City of Snellville after serving as Assistant City Manager for the City of Chamblee where she managed the directors of the Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, and Economic Development departments as well as a range of policy development and special projects, including housing policy, downtown activation strategies, and collaborative community service provision.

Economic Development All Stars

Fans of the economic development scene know that the secret sauce turning Gwinnett into the success hub it has become boils down to the people charged with making that magic happen. Think of these folks as the all stars of "Economic development". Their efforts span across the county, business organizations, and the cities. Their ongoing missions is...

Gwinnett Chamber Honored ‘Chamber of the Year’

The Gwinnett Chamber was honored with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 'Chamber of the Year' designation at the annual ACCE conference in Salt Lake City. It's the first time the Gwinnett Chamber has received this honor, making it one of only two times in the organization's history as a finalist.“We are honored and humbled...

Lawrenceville Adopts 2045 Comprehensive Plan

Lawrenceville’s Mayor and Council adopted the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update and Transportation Master Plan at a public hearing on Wednesday evening, December 13, at 7 pm. The 2045 Plan Update is a revision of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2018. It outlines the City's strategic direction and establishes a long-term, sustainable growth pattern framework. Comprehensive...

Marlene M. Fosque as New Vice President of Economic Development

The Gwinnett Chamber announces the hiring of Marlene M. Fosque to its executive leadership team. Fosque will be the new Vice President of Economic Development leading the Partnership Gwinnett initiative. She brings more than 20 years of corporate business experience to the role and served for four years (2019-2022) in public office with the Gwinnett County Board...