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Celebrating a ‘Municipal Treasure’: Kathryn Parsons Willis

Gwinnett County recently adopted a new tag line but maybe county leaders should have checked with ­ Kathryn Parsons Willis first. The 2018 Gwinnett Chamber Citizen of the Year has a dead-on description for this community she loves so much: “Big and progressive, but still down-home and family.” Perfect, right?

Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones Honored as Georgia Chief of the Year at Capitol

Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones was honored on March 14, 2019 at the State Capitol as Georgia’s 2018-2019 Chief of the Year. Senators Renee Unterman and John Albers sponsored Senate Resolution 47, commending and congratulating Chief Jones for 45 years of outstanding service. Click here to read the full proclamation. “I’m very honored and...

Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Announces New Executive Chef Kevin Davis

Executive Chef Kevin Davis brings his culinary expertise to the hotel’s signature restaurants, ArtBar and Grapevine, as well as all special events held at the hotel. Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta and Sonesta ES Suites Gwinnett Place are excited to announce the addition of Kevin Davis as new Executive Chef.

‘It’s Personal’… For Amy Greiner, the Role of a Financial Planner Requires a Love of Numbers… and Lots of Heart

A mother, a wife, a financial planner…superwoman? On the surface, she’s just another mom trying to kick start her day like any other mother at 6 a.m. on a school morning. She’s bustling about, making sure the kids are ready, and pausing in the foyer to contemplate dinner while wrestling with her two dogs, Lulu and Peanut. All this just...

Tracey Mason: Delivering On a Legacy of Compassion and Commitment to Gwinnett

She was twelve when she earned her first hundred-dollar bill—the summer her uncle hired her to fill in as a receptionist for a week. Tracey Mason recalls the memory vividly, warmth and affection infusing her words. “I thought I’d pass out when I saw it. I’d never laid eyes on a hundred-dollar bill before, and for the longest time,...

A Family Law Practice with Integrity

The Hicks Law Group is led by husband and wife, Jeff and Sherriann Hicks and is located in Lawrenceville. They have built a reputation in the community for providing quality legal services and guidance. Sherriann's practice focuses on the area of adoption and family formation and Jeff's practice focuses on domestic litigation, family law, landlord/tenant law, mediation, and business...

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...