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Why Moya Mawhinney is My Favorite YouTuber!

Written by Zeal Dobariya, Converge multimedia journalism intern and Senior at Gwinnett School of Math, Science & Technology (GSMST) My favorite YouTuber is Moya Mawhinney. She creates lifestyle-oriented content and she shows her everyday life. She shows college-related content including studying, cooking and showing her outfits. Her videos have...

A Day in the Life of a Work-Based Busy Bee!

Written by Jaiden Arada, Converge multimedia journalism intern and Senior at Cherokee Bluff High School Ashlee Armand is a senior at Cherokee Bluff High School. She is a part-timestudent and has two internships. One internship is at the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility for Emory graphic design and the other...

It’s a Holiday Special! Top Interview Moments from Season 2 of the Gwinnett Podcast

As this year comes to a close and holiday season is in full swing, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all the most memorable moments from Season 2 of the Gwinnett Podcast. For over a year, we’ve had the honor of sitting down with so many amazing community leaders and entrepreneurs and...

The Comeback of a Lifetime! The Story of Good Landing Recovery Center

On a muggy evening in the outskirts of Clarksdale, Mississippi, fourteen-year-old Trey Lewis clutched his first bottle of alcohol. He never imagined the first sip would be the precipice of a vicious, downhill cycle that would nearly destroy his future. Or that one day, he’d draw on his harrowing experiences with alcohol and...

Lawrenceville Marks 200 Years with Big Celebration

Lawrenceville Marks 200 Years with Big Celebration Lawrenceville’s Bicentennial celebration went off with a bang Wednesday night, as residents packed a brand-new venue built by the city on the historic downtown square. The recently opened Lawrenceville Arts Center played host to the evening’s festivities, which included speeches...

200 Years of Lawrenceville Excellence! Best Podcast Moments of 2021

Throughout 2021, we’ve taken a deep dive into Lawrenceville’s fascinating past, thriving present and promising future as we commemorate the city’s 200th year. We’ve sat down with city leaders, community changemakers, entrepreneurs, students and even a couple of mayors! We’ve explored their stories, celebrated their accomplishments and learned about the exciting new projects...

2022 GCPS Teacher of the Year Announced! Congratulations to Lee Allen of Archer High School

A high school math teacher who regularly puts students in charge of their learning is the 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year (TOTY). On December 7, Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Lee Allen of Archer High School as the recipient of the school district’s highest teaching honor. This year’s celebratory event was held at...

Showing Gratitude for Our Community Heroes! Red, Blue & You 2021

Showing Gratitude for Our Community Heroes! Red, Blue & You 2021 This holiday season is all about giving back and being thankful for the people who make our community special. And what better way to express our gratitude than to celebrate the first responders, frontline workers and educators who put...