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 Local Bartender Goes Head-to-Head in Best Holiday Cocktail Contest

Local Republic’s Jay Ledbetter has secured a coveted spot as one of the two finalists in the prestigious Bar and Restaurant News’ Best Holiday Cocktail Contest. Going head-to-head against the formidable national restaurant chain, Eureka, Jay has crafted a holiday masterpiece – the Tijuana Brass – that stands as a testament to his extraordinary mixology skills.The Best...

Paint Gwinnett Pink 2023 Photos!

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Arthur Salus: Army Paratrooper to Cancer Survivor and Travel CEO

A large travel company employing dozens of staff. A sterling reputation in the community. A family who loves and adores him. Arthur Salus, founder and CEO of Duluth Travel, has a lot to be grateful for. Perhaps number one on that list is another chance at enjoying life with the people he loves after being diagnosed with...

Adele Steele: A Triumphant Story Of Love, Trust and Recovery

When you are diagnosed with cancer, your whole life changes. Every day becomes full of questions you can’t answer and decisions that are hard to make. It’s a diagnosis that can be just as devastating emotionally as it is physically. Adele Steele thought she knew a lot about dealing with emotions and life’s troubles....

America’s Voices of Hope: Class of 2023

In a world filled with negative news, there is still hope and excitement brewing among America’s youth. These incredible students refuse to let the negativity bring them down. Our top students from schools across the county can teach us a valuable lesson: how to embrace our dreams and persevere. Their ambitious goals and innovative...

One Kidney Is More Than Enough. Leta Brooks Hays Takes On Volcano Summit In Guatemala.

One donation makes a big difference. Especially when you’re donating a kidney. For Leta Brooks Hays’, her journey began in 2017 when she donated hers to her father. Before the donation, Leta was an avid and serious runner, regularly training and completing 50k races. While the donation and transplant...

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...

Clyde and Sandra Strickland Named Public Library Champions

The 2022 Georgia Public Library Awards honor Gwinnett County philanthropists Clyde and Sandra Strickland as Public Library Champions for their support of the Gwinnett County Public Library. The Stricklands' generosity has impacted hundreds of thousands of Individuals throughout Gwinnett County. "The Stricklands are huge advocates for the library system," said Jason DiFranco, Director of...