Local News

A bridge beyond, meeting special needs
By Beth Volpert Johansen

The Autism spectrum is often depicted as a rainbow made of puzzle pieces for good reason. For the parents or teachers of a child who has been diagnosed with any number of neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism, figuring out how to put the puzzle pieces in order to benefit the child is a daily challenge.

Cooking for the soul with love, Blinky’s
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Walking into Blinky’s, the first thing you notice are the smiles.

Why being there matters

On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea.

Board approves 2015 Millage Rate

Lawrenceville, Ga. – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners recently adopted 2015 millage rates to fund the services provided by county government, rolling back the general fund rate by 2.3 percent and maintaining last year’s rate for the service districts.

Two Full Moon Parties to Illuminate the Shore at LanierWorld in August
Lanier Islands Hosts a Duo of Key West-Themed Events on Saturday, August 1 and Saturday, August 29 

BUFORD, Ga. – Sunset Cove Beach Café and Club at Georgia’s Lanier Islands has grown famous among travelers and locals alike in recent years for its beach-themed drinks and dishes, lakeside breezes and panoramic views.

Lilburn hosts its 6th National Night Out 

The Lilburn Police Department will celebrate the sixth annual National Night Out in Lilburn City Park on Aug. 4, 2015, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Explore Gwinnett announces 2015 Gwinnett Restaurant Week participants
Popular Dining Promotion Celebrates the 10^th Year Anniversary

Explore Gwinnett is announces 2015 Gwinnett Restaurant Week participants. There are three new restaurants including Suwanee Park Tavern, Cotton & Corn and Breakers Korean BBQ. 2015 marks the 10^th year anniversary and the promotion takes place Sunday, July 19-Thursday, July 23, 2015. 

Firm of Balch & Bingham LLP named city attorney

SNELLVILLE – The Atlanta office of Balch & Bingham LLP, has been named city attorney by Mayor Kelly Kautz.

Dacula, GA Church to Donate 700 Pair of New Shoes to Youth for Fourth Year

In 2012, Victorious Living Church of Dacula, Georgia launched it’s now flagship outreach initiative, Kicks for Kidz, with the aim of serving others by purchasing new shoes for kids in need.