Gwinnett Pulse

The Atlanta Balalaika Society

Atlanta Balalaika Society presents “An evening of music, dance and song from Slavic lands”

The Atlanta Balalaika Society will present a concert of music, dance, and song from Slavic lands on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling (404) 292-7176, with a credit card at www.atlantabalalaika.com, beginning October 1, 2014, or in the lobby with check or cash one hour prior to the performance.

Female champions compete challenge

Female champions compete challenge

SNELLVILLE, G.A. – The South Gwinnett High School JROTC Female Raiders will compete in the Georgia State Raider Championship on November 1, 2014 at Spalding High School in Griffin, Ga.  

Ms. Black and Gold

Ms. Black and Gold

Teylor Newsome recently won the 2014 South Carolina district Ms. Black and Gold Pageant.

Stocky’s – something for everyone

Stocky’s – something for everyone

The town of Grayson has an exciting new restaurant to enjoy and the people who have eaten there have not been disappointed.

The American dream lives

The American dream lives
By Christine Martinello

Sometimes life takes unexpected twists and turns.  John Byrwa, aka JB, Founder of JB’s Best Hearty Hot Sauce, is the kind of person who makes the best of those changes and creates opportunities.  

Grizzly Rotaract Club growing

Grizzly Rotaract Club growing

Students in the Grizzly Rotaract Club at Georgia Gwinnett College are dedicated to serving their community.  They meet every two weeks in the Student Union room 2161 and plan projects. 

Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool

On October 23, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, Live Healthy Gwinnett and several community partners hosted a Lights On Afterschool event at Alexander Park. The theme was Hollywood: A Walk Among the Stars. Kids and participants dressed as their favorite stars, walked the red carpet, and took part in educational and physical fitness activities.

Prince of Peace and the Gwinnett Gladiators

Prince of Peace and the Gwinnett Gladiators

There are so many wonderful residents in Chateau Élan who spend endless hours volunteering, not for recognition but because they want to build a stronger community.  Carrie Rebisa is one of these people and that is why she is being spotlighted.