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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...

Making Lawrenceville More Vibrant with the Power of Art!

The power of art and creative expression brings fun and enrichment to our daily lives, schools and communities. It can even make the places we love feel like home! The beloved City of Lawrenceville is a shining example of how leaning into the arts and expressing ourselves can create real connections and foster...

Shinin’ Bright! Congratulations to the Top Six Finalists for 2022 GCPS Teacher of the Year

Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been selected as this year’s finalists for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title. The finalists for the 2021-22 honor are Jamie Garcia Caycho of Arcado Elementary School, Kelly Powell of Puckett’s Mill Elementary School, Taniesha Pooser of Berkmar Middle School, Jenny Stark of North Gwinnett Middle...

Congratulations to the Gwinnett Chamber’s 2021 Small Business Superstars!

Showcasing those that dare to start, sustain and succeed, the Gwinnett Chamber held its Small Business Awards on November 3, at the Gas South Convention Center. Presented by Regions Bank, ten category recipients were recognized for exhibiting best business practices and embodying the entrepreneurial spirit. “At the Gwinnett Chamber, we believe small business is big business,” said Nick Masino,...

Healing, Heart and Overall Health with LaVida Massage of Grayson!

An amazing massage… It’s a welcome opportunity to set your daily stresses aside and drift into deep relaxation. It’s when all those aches and pains that have bothered you for weeks are released. It brings a sense of true rejuvenation that leaves you feeling uplifted for the rest of your week. Massages provide so many benefits –...