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Gateway85 Celebrates the Completion of the Beaver Ruin Midblock Crossing

The Norcross community saw the need for another pedestrian crosswalk along Beaver Ruin. The two established crossings were nearly a mile apart, causing many pedestrians to cross between the two walkways and putting their safety in jeopardy. Gateway85 CID said no more. On Tuesday, July 16 the Norcross community celebrated the official opening of...

Duck, Duck, Go! Sugarloaf Rotary Club Hosts 5th Duck Derby

Have you ever seen thousands of rubber ducks race down a water slide? Well here's your chance! The Rotary Club of Sugarloaf is hosting its 5th Annual Gwinnett Duck Derby to raise funds for children, youth, and the most vulnerable members of Gwinnett's community. The event takes place Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 3...

The next Mayor of Lawrenceville?

Lawrenceville City Councilman David Still’s bid to become the next mayor An easy-going humor and humility are the first things one notices about the fourth-generation Lawrenceville native who has announced his bid to be the city’s next mayor. At 58, current City Councilman David Still has deep roots in the county. His...

Peggy Slappey Inducted Into REALTORS PAC Hall of Fame

Braselton Town Councilwoman and Buford real estate broker Peggy Slappey was inducted into the REALTORS Political Action Committee Hall of Fame this spring. “I am honored and humbled to be inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame!” Slappey said of the distinction. Slappey has served on the Braselton town council for a decade...

People On the Move – July 2019

Dorinda (Dori) Garcia joined the sales team at Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta. The Lilburn Community Improvement District appointed Tad Leithead as its new executive director, succeeding Emory Morseberger. Gwinnett County Juvenile Court Judge Tadia Whitner was appointed to the county's...

Masino Now Leads Gwinnett Chamber

Nick Masino began his tenure as the Gwinnett Chamber’s president and CEO in July, after serving as the county’s lead economic development officer at Partnership Gwinnett for over a decade. That’s not the only headline for Masino this summer. He was also named of one of Atlanta’s 100 Most Influential People for 2019.

New Economic Development Leaders Announced

Partnership Gwinnett announced the promotion of two staffers effective immediately. Andrew Carnes, previously serving as the Senior Director of Economic Development for PG, accepted the role of Vice President of Economic Development, and Deven Cason has assumed the role of Director of Economic Development. “I am proud to have Andrew as my successor. He has been a tremendous asset...

Nick Masino to Become Next Chamber President

The Gwinnett Chamber, one of the largest suburban Chambers of Commerce in the nation, recently announced Nick Masino as its new president and CEO, effective July 1. Following a four-month search process, members of the Gwinnett Chamber board of directors voted in support of appointing Masino, currently Gwinnett Chamber & Partnership Gwinnett’s...