These days, we tend to stick to our bubbles more than we’d like to admit (and not just ‘cause of the pandemic). Whether it’s Gen X-er’s or Gen Z-er’s, high schoolers or retirees, small business owners or community organizers, there’s so much untapped potential that we’re missing out on due to a lack...
“I am kind, I am brave, I am intelligent and I am important. Mrs. Blum loves me, my family loves me and I love myself.” Swing by second-grade teacher Katie Blum’s classroom at Sugar Hill Elementary first thing in the morning and you’ll hear tiny voices chorusing this affirmation. Peek in and you’ll catch sight of small...
With fresh air, clear skies and lush grass, summertime is the perfect time to give outdoor yoga a go! And luckily, numerous parks and craft breweries across Gwinnett are hosting free classes from now into the fall! Whether you’re a total beginner, a seasoned yogi or you haven’t stretched in ages, don’t worry—the experienced instructors will guide...
A Ribbon-Cutting to Remember! Lawrenceville Opens College Corridor
As the city of Lawrenceville celebrates 200 years in its bicentennial year, the city makes history again as it cuts the ribbon on the College Corridor. This extension of Collins Hill Road serves as the red carpet between downtown Lawrenceville and Georgia...
Mrs. Katie Blum, a second-grade teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School, approaches teaching with the priority of uplifting others and setting them up for a bright future. Her commitment to putting others first not only helps her students grow, but also helps her fellow educators to foster an even more supportive community inside the school. That’s probably...
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful (GC&B) is getting ready to host their annual America Recycles Day event, where people from all over Gwinnett can bring their old items for secure recycling. GC&B is partnering with Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management to ensure that all staff, vendors and attendees stay safe at the event. This year’s America Recycles Day...
The City of Lawrenceville had just made a major investment in adding enhanced health and safety upgrades to their new Performing Arts Center. Significant progress has been made in constructing the $35 million arts facility that will be located on the downtown square. The new health and safety additions will ensure that the facility will be a...
On a chilly evening in November of 2019 Rebecca Carlisle, a 10th grade AP World History teacher at North Gwinnett, recalls the energy thrumming through the ballroom of the Infinite Energy Center, where fellow teachers, principals, district leaders across Gwinnett convened.
Rebecca Carlisle | GCPS 2020 TOTY
Amid the tasteful...
