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Read the Digital Edition of the November/December 2023 Issue

by SWG Staff | November 5, 2023 | Digital Edition, Feature | 0 Comments

Our cover story features students 20 Under 21, In Peachtree Corners, Duluth and Norcross, who are making their mark. These individuals balance demanding schedules in academics, clubs, and athletics and contribute to their communities. Also in this issue: Holiday...

festivals in Duluth, Norcross and Peachtree Corners

Read the Digital Edition of the September/October 2023 Issue

by SWG Staff | September 4, 2023 | Digital Edition, Feature | 0 Comments

This is a festival issue covering the upcoming Peachtree Corners Festival, Duluth Fall Festival, the Norcross Splash Art Festival, the SciFi Film Festival and more. Unlocking Economic Growth: How Sporting Events Drive Opportunities for Businesses Dell for Startups...

A Burst of Color and Creativity: Norcross Art Splash Festival Returns for Its 20th Year Celebration

by SWG Staff | August 29, 2023 | Arts & Entertainment, Feature | 0 Comments

Norcross Art Splash Festival, an event bursting with personality, will once again fill the downtown streets of Historic Norcross with color and fun on Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, October 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The shops and restaurants of Norcross will...

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Curating stories and news for the cities of Norcross, Berkeley Lake, Peachtree Corners and Duluth

Scouts BSA is Helping Both Boys and Girls Mature and Grow

Scouts BSA is Helping Both Boys and Girls Mature and Grow

by Arlinda Smith Broady | Community

Natalie Bates wasn’t doing cartwheels when she learned that Boys Scouts of America, now known as...

Goodwill Offers More than Thrift Store Treasures

Goodwill Offers More than Thrift Store Treasures

by Arlinda Smith Broady | Doing Good

Shopping for great deals on furniture for that first apartment or vintage clothes for the perfect...

Harvest Gwinnett: Fighting Food Insecurity While Building Community

Harvest Gwinnett: Fighting Food Insecurity While Building Community

by Glenn Boylan | Community, Food & Drink

Turning into West Gwinnett Park in Berkeley Lake one morning, I saw the Harvest Gwinnett community...

20 Under 21 Summaries for Nominees 1-20

20 Under 21 Summaries for Nominees 1-20

by Kristen Corley | Community

John Barcena John Barcena’s service to the Peachtree Corners community and beyond is extensive. He...

Fair Ladies of The Local Peach Offer Tasty Fare

Fair Ladies of The Local Peach Offer Tasty Fare

by Arlinda Smith Broady | Food & Drink

Enter The Local Peach, an eatery located in downtown Norcross that offers made-from-scratch,...

Branding Brilliance: A Closer Look at the Entrepreneurial Journey of Lindsay Schwartz

Branding Brilliance: A Closer Look at the Entrepreneurial Journey of Lindsay Schwartz

by Kristen Corley | Business

Growing up in Augusta, Georgia, Lindsay Schwartz always stood out from the crowd. The precocious...

Duluth Bocce Games Build Community

Duluth Bocce Games Build Community

by Glenn Boylan | Community

“It's 90% social, 10% game.” That’s how Kevin Priger describes the Thursday evening bocce games he...

SWG Holiday Events

SWG Holiday Events

by SWG Staff | Events - Calendar

November November 4 Holiday Market 12-4 p.m. Pinckneyville Park 4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd.,...

SWG Events November & December 2023

SWG Events November & December 2023

by SWG Staff | Events - Calendar

November Native American Heritage Month 1 All Saints’ Day 2 All Souls’ Day 5 Daylight Savings Time...

Apply Now for the New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator

Apply Now for the New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator

by SWG Staff | Business, Gwinnett Library

The Gwinnett County Public Library is now accepting applications for its next New Start...

Read the Digital Edition of the November/December 2023 Issue

Read the Digital Edition of the November/December 2023 Issue

by SWG Staff | Digital Edition, Feature

Our cover story features students 20 Under 21, In Peachtree Corners, Duluth and Norcross, who are...

Renova Technology Celebrates Grand Opening, $600K Capital Investment

Renova Technology Celebrates Grand Opening, $600K Capital Investment

by SWG Staff | Business, Economic Development

Renova Technology, Inc., an after-market repair services company, celebrated the recent expansion...

The Great Tree arrives at Lawrenceville Square

The Great Tree arrives at Lawrenceville Square

by SWG Staff | Community

By all accounts, Santa was in Lawrenceville to personally oversee the delivery of the great tree...

Buford-Sugar Hill Public Library to Hold FAQ Session for First Time Entrepreneurs

Buford-Sugar Hill Public Library to Hold FAQ Session for First Time Entrepreneurs

by SWG Staff | Business, Education

Are you thinking about starting a small business and want to know what to expect? Visit the...

Global Technology Company Expands in Gwinnett, Creates 30 Jobs

Global Technology Company Expands in Gwinnett, Creates 30 Jobs

by SWG Staff | Business

nesevo, a networking solutions, IT services and logistics company, recently announced plans to...

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Harvest Gwinnett: Fighting Food Insecurity While Building Community

Harvest Gwinnett: Fighting Food Insecurity While Building Community

by Glenn Boylan | Community, Food & Drink

Fair Ladies of The Local Peach Offer Tasty Fare

Fair Ladies of The Local Peach Offer Tasty Fare

by Arlinda Smith Broady | Food & Drink

LR Burger Coming to Duluth this Summer

LR Burger Coming to Duluth this Summer

by SWG Staff | City of Duluth, Food & Drink

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We curate the stories from Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake and Duluth, Georgia.

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Goodwill in Pleasant Hill goes beyond its retail i

Goodwill in Pleasant Hill goes beyond its retail image, offering job training, employment services, and community programs. The newly expanded Pleasant Hill Career Center in Duluth is a testament to their commitment to connecting people with diverse careers and serving the community. Read more on our website - link in bio. 🔗 @goodwillintl

Transforming gardens into communities: Jackie Maso

Transforming gardens into communities: Jackie Mason cultivates fresh produce, fosters environmental education, and builds a sense of community by working with Harvest Gwinnett, a fantastic program offered at 11 gardens throughout Gwinnett County. Read the full article to discover how these gardens fight food insecurity while nurturing wellness. Link in bio! 🌱 @livehealthygwinnett

From her standout college years at UGA to navigati

Have you heard of The Local Peach in Norcross? Che

Have you heard of The Local Peach in Norcross? Chefs Nona D. Johnson and Briana Murray have crafted more than just an eatery; it's a place where everyone is welcomed and respected. Read the full story about thelocalpeachga’s unique charm, delicious offerings, and the warm community they've created on our website - link in bio. 🍑

Photos by @rannulf.media

Today, we celebrate the warmth of togetherness and

Today, we celebrate the warmth of togetherness and the joy of sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday the 26th marks the final Duluth Farmers & A

Sunday the 26th marks the final Duluth Farmers & Artisan Market for the year. Get your local produce and seasonal baked goods while you can! 🌽

@city_of_duluth #DuluthGA #DuluthGAFarmersandArtisanMarket

📚LITERARY GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST 🍪 @gwi

📚LITERARY GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST 🍪

@gwinnettlibrary's Youth Services Department is holding a Literary Gingerbread House Contest.
Display your creation in our Collins Hill branch! The categories are: Family, Teen, and Adult. 🏡

Prizes will be awarded to the best entry in each category.
Visit any of our 15 library branches to pick up an entry form or visit their website.

Create your gingerbread house from now until December 2, 2023.
Drop off your entry at our Collins Hill branch on Saturday, December 2nd between 10am and noon.
**The public can vote on their favorite house on our website from December 4th through December 16th.
Collins Hill Branch
455 Camp Perrin Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

From initial concerns to witnessing girls thriving

From initial concerns to witnessing girls thriving in leadership and adventure, Natalie Bates, Scoutmaster of Troop 651 in Peachtree Corners shares insights on the positive impact of allowing girls into Scouts BSA (formerly Boys Scouts of America.) 🌟 Read the full story on our website - link in bio! @Boyscoutsofamerica

Unsung Music: A Celebration of Native American Her

Unsung Music: A Celebration of Native American Heritage is coming up on November 18th at the @gwinnettlibrary.

You’ll learn about the significance of instruments in conveying messages and information across distances, and how tribal history is passed down to each generation through music.

Nov. 18th | Duluth Branch | 2-3 pm

Performances of Lionheart Theatre’s exciting thr

Performances of Lionheart Theatre’s exciting thriller “Deathtrap" are coming to a close on Sunday, November 19th. Make sure you’re feeling brave before you go - murder, screams, and other scares may pop out onstage. 👻 @lionheart.theatre

Exciting insights from the PCBA Speaker Series Pan

Exciting insights from the PCBA Speaker Series Panel on the Top 5 Business Strategies for 2024! The latest panel discussed top strategies for the year, including the importance of cybersecurity, effective business succession, leadership and staffing innovations, the power of content creation and podcasting, and the transformative impact of AI and technology.

The panel included Gentry Ganote, the CEO of Rojoli Services, Inc.; Lisa Anders, the Executive Director for Explore Gwinnett; Michael Pugh, an attorney at the law firm of Thompson O’Brien Kappler & Nasuti; Bill McDermott, “The Profitability Coach” and Rico Figliolini, the founder of Mighty Rockets and Publisher of Peachtree Corners Magazine. Click the link in @peachtreecornerslife’s bio for more.

@exploregwinnett #PeachtreeCornersBusinessAssociation #peachtreecornersga

Norcross Women’s Water Polo has secured their fi

Norcross Women’s Water Polo has secured their first-ever Georgia High School Water Polo Association state title! 🏆 Congrats, ladies! @norcross.high.school
Photos by Kryski Photography

@southeasternrailwaymuseum is about to be lit up f

@southeasternrailwaymuseum is about to be lit up for the holidays during their Festival of Trees, beginning November 18th! Go branch out and enjoy some holiday cheer among the festive forest. 🎄✨

#southernrailwaymuseum

Our '20 Under 21' Cover Story introduces a stellar

Our '20 Under 21' Cover Story introduces a stellar lineup of young adults, with incredible personal and academic accomplishments. Explore their inspiring stories in their individual summaries - linked in our bio. 📚

#southwestgwinnett #20under21

'Tis the season for joy and festivities! The SWG H

'Tis the season for joy and festivities! The SWG Holiday Events Calendar is now available for your holiday planning pleasure. Link in bio. 🌟

#southwestgwinnett #holidayevents

Join Gwinnett Library in welcoming Award-winning a

Join Gwinnett Library in welcoming Award-winning author and filmmaker Curtis Chin, to discuss his memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Books will be available for purchase and signing. @curtischin8 @gwinnettlibrary 📚

Nov. 17 | Norcross Branch | 7-8 pm

Elevate your morning routine with Coffee Connectio

Elevate your morning routine with Coffee Connections on Thursday, November 16th. Join local professionals for coffee, conversation, and networking that sets the tone for a productive day. ☕

@atlantatechpark #businessnetworking #peachtreecorners
#norcrossga #berkeleylake #atlantatechpark #coffeeconnections

The November/December 2023 digital edition of Sout

The November/December 2023 digital edition of Southwest Gwinnett magazine is now LIVE online! Click the link in our bio to explore the community, discover exciting events, and stay connected with your Southwest Gwinnett neighbors.

In this issue:
🎄Holiday Events
🚗ARC Chair Kerry Armstrong Explains Future Projects, Connectivity of Metro Area
💡Business Organizations and Events
💎Goodwill Offers More than Thrift Store Treasures
🤽🏼‍♀️Norcross Women’s Water Polo Claims State Championship Title for the First Time
🔑City of Peachtree Corners Names First Chief Marshal
🥫Harvest Gwinnett: Fighting Food Insecurity
⭐️Duluth Bocce Games Build Community
📈Branding Brilliance: A Closer Look at the Entrepreneurial Journey of Lindsay Schwartz
🧠Scouts BSA is Helping Both Boys and Girls Mature and Grow
🍑Fair Ladies of The Local Peach Offer Tasty Fare
🎾Is a City-Sponsored Pickleball Complex on the Horizon?

Today is about honoring the brave men and women wh

Today is about honoring the brave men and women who've served our nation, and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Valor Christian Academy (viewvalor) will perform “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” from November 16-19. ⭐️

About the show: Told entirely through song, this musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph winds up in jail. While imprisoned, he discovers his ability to interpret dreams and soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled Pharaoh. Presented by Christian Youth Theater.

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