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Rainbow Village Hosts Highly Successful 2019 Second Chance Golf Classic

May 21, 2019

Local Businesses and Golfers Turn Out in Support of Organization with a Mission to Break the Cycles of Homelessness, Poverty and Domestic Violence in North Metro Atlanta

As a nonprofit organization that understands the importance of giving second chances to homeless families in need, Rainbow Village was proud to play host to one of its most successful fundraisers to date – the 2019 Rainbow Village Second Chance Golf Classic.

A WonderQuest performance of “Sleeping Beauty” by Gay H. Hammond. Of the performing arts industry, Hammond said, “People often have the misconception that a major in the ‘arts’ is a luxury degree or something that isn't ‘job training’. We have found that the opposite is true: many Fortune 500 companies have gone on record as valuing qualities such as ‘problem-solving’, ‘creative and critical thinking’, ‘collaboration’, ‘communication skills’ and old-fashioned ‘people skills’ far more than information-based skill-sets.” (Photo by Simpson Custom Photography)

Gay H. Hammond Speaks about Making it in the Performing Arts Industry

May 20, 2019

As Metro Atlanta rides the Southern Hollywood wave, climbing ranks in the nation’s performing arts market, it is the goal of educators to cultivate local talent versatile enough to meet the demands of the burgeoning industry.

Growth Continues for United Community Bank Team in Atlanta

May 20, 2019

Sharon Thompson Named President of Central Atlanta Region

United Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Sharon Thompson as President of the Central Atlanta Region. In this role, Thompson will be responsible for leading United’s commercial and retail operations in the Central Atlanta business district. She has more than a decade of industry experience and will be based out of the bank’s Buckhead location.

Gwinnett County Public Schools home to 33 Georgia Scholars

May 15, 2019

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) named 33 Gwinnett County Public Schools students as 2019 Georgia Scholars. A total of 260 graduating seniors from schools across Georgia earned recognition this year.

Fort Yargo State Park in Winder Opens New Visitor Center

May 15, 2019

After much anticipation, Fort Yargo State Park hosted a ribbon cutting for its new visitor center. Georgia House Appropriations Chairman Terry England and Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Williams spoke during the ceremony.

DULUTH N.O.W Community Clean-Up Day

May 15, 2019

The City of Duluth will once again open its doors and extend hours to the dumpsters at the Duluth Public Works Department to any trash a resident wants to get rid of for the third annual Community Clean-Up Day.

34th Class of Leadership Gwinnett Graduates

May 15, 2019

Thirty-nine community leaders graduated from Leadership Gwinnett this month and joined the other 1,158 alumni that make up the 35-year-old civic engagement organization.

Hello, Summer: Nearly 43 million Americans will kick of the season with a Memorial Day vacation

May 15, 2019

AAA forecasts the most holiday road trippers on record; INRIX predicts drive times could be more than three times longer than normal

Nearly 43 million Americans will start their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway.

Born and raised in Gwinnett, Christana Landress will be competing for the Miss Mississippi crown at the state’s Miss America pageant to be held in Vicksburg, MS on June 14th.

Gwinnett-raised Christana Landress will compete in Miss Mississippi state pageant

May 15, 2019

Born and raised in Lawrenceville, Ga. Christana Landress will be competing for the Miss Mississippi crown at the state’s Miss America pageant to be held in Vicksburg, MS on June 14th.