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Brightside I.T.

Created a decade ago, Brightside I.T. was the merger of one man's idea to bring fast and friendly customer service to healthcare professionals. CEO and creator, Rich Hervig, saw a window of opportunity in 2005 for healthcare IT services, and jumped on it. "I was an independent IT consultant back in 2005," Hervig says. "In 2006 I started Brightside because...

Nash Lauds Countys Achievements, Diversity in State of the County Address

In her seventh annual State of the County Address, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash declared the county's condition to be remarkable, highlighting multiple accomplishments while acknowledging challenges in the future. Nash said Gwinnett's brand is one of excellence as demonstrated by its good jobs, workforce, schools, recreational opportunities, and its exemplary bond rating. "We've been building this brand...

2017 Teacher of the Year: Jamie Lynn McFarland

An elementary teacher who says teaching students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities was her calling has been named the 2017 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY). During the annual Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year banquet, Gwinnett County Public Schools CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks announced Jamie Lynn McFarland of Rock Springs Elementary School as the recipient of...

Making the Case for Injured Victims

For the last 23 years, Gary Martin Hays has been one of the most recognizable lawyers in Georgia. He started the practice of law in 1989 defending insurance companies. But in 1993, Gary made a change and dedicated his practice to only representing injured victims. His background is of great benefit to his clients since he understands how insurance companies...

2016 People To Know

People Power! We have so much to be thankful for in our community. Great schools, businesses and government entities coming together to make Gwinnett such a great place to be. If you can attribute our success and growth to one thing, you'd have to say it comes down to the people. People from all walks of life working together to make...

People To Know: Monty G. Watson

Our Story: Our bank, formed in 2009, was created by a group of long time local businessmen and investors who had a desire to build a bank focused on serving the needs of medium to small businesses and residents in Gwinnett and Northeast Atlanta. As a result, we have gathered a team of exceptional banking leaders and professionals who...

People To Know: Jerri Hewett Miller, CFP RICP

Our Story: Wealth Horizon was founded in 1998 as an independent comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory firm. Jerri Hewett Miller, CFP, President is a visionary in her desire to serve clients in a conflict-free environment. We achieve this by working solely for our clients. Our philosophy is based on Nobel prize winning research. How We Help: A financial plan lays...

People To Know: Melanie Walton, CFP

Our Story: Melanie Walton, CFP is a Financial Advisor since 1994 and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional since 1999 with Morgan Stanley. Melanie has made it her life's work to assist people in reaching their goals, dreams and aspirations. Gwinnett County has been a great place to live, work and raise a family for Melanie. Morgan Stanley brings its global...