Gwinnett Magazine recently sat down for a long chat with former GCPS superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks about his life in education. Listen to the story in the newest episode of the Gwinnett Podcast, available in English (see player above), Español and 한국어로 (Korean)!
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You map out your day, your vacations, even your lunch. So why leave one of the most important things in your life to chance: your financial future?
With over three decades of experience, Roger Green has helped thousands of clients shape a promising future for themselves and their families—regardless of their income, age or...
“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...
Georgia 811 announced today the promotion of Brian Gilliam to Executive Vice President of Operations. In his new position, Gilliam will plan, organize, and oversee all Georgia 811 operations, providing for the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems used to prevent utility facility damage throughout the state of Georgia.
Gilliam began...
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...
There’s no denying that Norcross is an irreplaceable part of the Gwinnett community. As one of three Platinum-Certified Green Communities in the nation and regarded as “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation, lots of work goes into maintaining the beauty of Norcross.
Eric Johnson, Norcross City Manager
Meet...
Power Couple Derek Hays & Leta Brooks on the Gwinnett Podcast!
This is the old timeless tale of a successful personal injury attorney who meets a successful interior designer. Both run well-known businesses. Both are known as movers and shakers in our community. Both living to serve others. And both...
Every day, it seems the news is full of stories about young prodigies and talented children working to make the world a better place. We hear even more about skilled adults in the workplace changing the lives of the people and the community around them, sometimes even on an international scale. But what about the elderly population...
