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Empowering Lawrenceville Students & Businesses Through Community-Building!

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...

Hey, Honey! Roy Rush is the Bee’s Knees

Nothing says springtime in Georgia like azaleas and dogwoods. We’ll put up with a fine coating of pollen on our cars and patio furniture if it means we can enjoy a month-long feast for the eyes, itchy and watery though they may be. And when those blossoms open up, watch for the honey...

Gather ‘Round the Campfire! Uncovering Lawrenceville’s Spookiest Ghost Stories

The leaves are turning red and orange, there’s a creeping chill in the air and you might even hear a coyote (or werewolf) howl at night… You know what that means – it’s time to get in the Halloween spirit by sharing our spookiest stories and eeriest experiences! Of course, terrifying tall tales...

The City of Lilburn is Making a Splash this Fall!

The City of Lilburn is making a big splash this fall. On September 18, 2021, a beautiful new Splash Pad and Pavilion opened to the public at Lilburn City Park (76 Main Street). These new park amenities are built adjacent to one another, and sit right in the heart of Lilburn’s growing downtown district, known as “Old Town.” 

A Lasting Legacy! How J. Alvin Wilbanks Transformed GCPS

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)! ¡Escucha en Espańol! (Spanish)

Amazing Advice for Your Financial Future!

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...

Helping Students Shine! GCPS 2021 Teacher of the Year Katie Blum

“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 Announces New Executive VP of Operations

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...