Local News

Veteran Banker Doug Higgins Named Atlanta Metro President

United Community Bank is pleased to strengthen its Atlanta leadership through the announcement of veteran banker Doug Higgins as its new Atlanta Metro President. This is a new role within the organization, which has nearly 30 branches across the Atlanta area and nearly 150 branches in the Southeast.

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Gwinnett Citizen News

Ken and Patty Lindahl are “famous” in the K-12 performing arts world… and while their names may not be in lights, they are prominently displayed at Brookwood High School which recently dedicated its theater in their honor. The Ken and Patty Lindahl Performing Arts Center recognizes the duo’s 30 years of service as the school’s theatre directors prior to their retirement.

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Amy Stanitzke | The Mansions at Gwinnett Park

“What am I going to do with mama’s china?”

Not surprisingly, that’s almost always the first comment someone makes after signing a lease to move into a senior independent living community. If china isn’t the first thing mentioned, then it’s often something else - a treasured bedroom set - a lawn mower - something.

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Charlotte J. Nash | Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Gwinnett County voters will go to the polls March 19 to consider expansion of our transit options through a contract with MARTA. If voters choose to approve the transit contract that Gwinnett County has negotiated with MARTA, the expansion will follow a plan developed by Gwinnett County with substantial public participation. It would also mean the establishment of a one-cent sales tax to pay for the transit improvements and expansion.

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