To say that Levi Lowrey’s
presence looms large is an understatement. Built like a mountain, the man
commands attention when he enters a room and can seem intimidating to folks who
don’t know him. Appearances aside, it’s his musical stature that ultimately
beguiles new listeners. Quite often they become fans for life.
Lowrey and songwriting partner
Wyatt Durrette have...
Senator Renee Unterman, Gwinnett Chairman Charlotte Nash, and former Gwinnett Commissioner Maron Buice met with journalists August 19 at the Buford Community Center to talk about former Commissioner Buice's service and the Maron Sidney Buice Bridge dedication ceremony to be held August 31 in Sugar Hill.
Buice served four consecutive terms as a Gwinnett County...
Give a dramatic pause to Aurora Theatre's Katie Pelkey and David Koté, who were recently appointed to the roles of General Manager and Director of Education/Artistic Associate, respectively.
Pelkey is a long-time veteran at Aurora, spending the last 12 years there as Company Manager, Resident Stage Manager, and Educational Resources Associate. Before Aurora, she...
A favorite quote can tell you a lot about a person’s character. Dr. Robert Downs, superintendent of Buford City Schools, believes as Coach Lou Holtz did that "There is never a wrong time to do the right thing,” and this is how he lives his life.
Growing up in Solon, Ohio, just outside of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
