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A multi-colored oil painting of a face against a purple, red and yellow-orange background. The color palette is all deep reds and golds with a few light blues. A multi-colored oil painting of a face against a purple, red and yellow-orange background. The color palette is all deep reds and golds with a few light blues.

Arts & Entertainment

Art News and Events from Norcross Gallery & Studios

The Pigments of the Imagination exhibit continues at Norcross Gallery & Studios through June 7, showcasing member artists’ exploration and use of pigments in their works....

May 14, 2025
A woman with dark hair stands with an older man wearing a light colored shirt and jacket. They are holding a large check for $4,500, from Gwinnett Creativity Fund to Catalyst Coaliltion A woman with dark hair stands with an older man wearing a light colored shirt and jacket. They are holding a large check for $4,500, from Gwinnett Creativity Fund to Catalyst Coaliltion

Arts & Entertainment

Explore Gwinnett Awards Over $180,000 in Grants for Local Arts and Culture

The Gwinnett Creativity Fund celebrates six years of strengthening the local creative community Explore Gwinnett, the destination marketing organization for Gwinnett County, recently awarded more...

April 19, 2025
A modern, open-floorplan kitchen and living space in a new multi-family planned community in Suwanee. A modern, open-floorplan kitchen and living space in a new multi-family planned community in Suwanee.

Neighboring Community

UnionMain Homes Expands with Echo Park Grand Opening in Suwanee

Echo Park’s grand opening is part of the company’s strategic luxury housing expansion in metro Atlanta Known for its commitment to quality and innovative...

April 15, 2025

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Business

PCBA Panel Gives Tips for Business Branding

If you don’t have a team of marketing experts at your disposal, how can a small business keep its brand relevant? That question —...

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Graphite and pastel drawing "Chicken Series" by South African artist Ezrom Legae.

Around Atlanta

High Organizes First US Museum Exhibit for South African Artist Ezrom Legae
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Doing Good

Vox-pop-uli Launches RED Initiative for Veterans’ Support
Poster showing work and artist photo for AP Faust.

Arts & Entertainment

Norcross Gallery’s Artist of the Month: Adam “AP” Faust
Senior photos of two female Norcross High School students. The one on the left has long blonde hair, parted in the middle. The one on the right has long black hair, parted in the middle. Both are wearing black, off-the-shoulder tops and have blue backgrounds behind them.

Education

Norcross High School Announces Top Academic Honors for Class of 2025

As the school year comes to a close, Norcross High School has announced their Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian and shared news about...

May 22, 2025
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Sports & Recreation

Greater Atlanta Christian School Announces Two New Head Coaches
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Neighboring Community

Dunwoody to Hold Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26
Artist, Alison Saar. She has chin-length frizzy white hair parted in the middle. She's wearing round, black-frame glasses and a grey top. She's sitting in a garden with a small outdoor sculpture and lots of green plants behind her.

Around Atlanta

High Museum Names Alison Saar Recipient of 2025 David C. Driskell Prize

Community

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Community

Gwinnett Mental Health Community Unites at Resilient Gwinnett Summit

Nearly 200 mental health professionals gathered in Duluth to advance strategies for fostering emotional resilience Togetherness and collaboration took center stage at the inaugural...

April 14, 2025
A group of Black women standing together and posing for a photo with a colorful VBMU mural on the wall behind them. A group of Black women standing together and posing for a photo with a colorful VBMU mural on the wall behind them.

Community

Local Law Enforcement, Survivors of Crime Gather for Community Event

The Georgia Chapter of Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) will hold a community event with members of local law enforcement in Lawrenceville on April 12 from 1 p.m....

April 4, 2025
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Community

Embracing Vietnamese Culture in Norcross

On April 7, the First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) will host a culturally significant event in honor of the Hùng Kings’ Festival, a traditional celebration...

April 3, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Poster showing work and artist photo for AP Faust.

Arts & Entertainment

Norcross Gallery’s Artist of the Month: Adam “AP” Faust

Norcross Gallery & Studios’ recently announced their Artist of the Month — Adam “AP” Faust. Faust is the current operations director of Callanwolde Fine...

May 27, 2025
Artist, Alison Saar. She has chin-length frizzy white hair parted in the middle. She's wearing round, black-frame glasses and a grey top. She's sitting in a garden with a small outdoor sculpture and lots of green plants behind her. Artist, Alison Saar. She has chin-length frizzy white hair parted in the middle. She's wearing round, black-frame glasses and a grey top. She's sitting in a garden with a small outdoor sculpture and lots of green plants behind her.

Around Atlanta

High Museum Names Alison Saar Recipient of 2025 David C. Driskell Prize

Saar to be honored at 20th annual Driskell Prize Gala on September 20, with John Legend set to perform The High Museum of Art...

May 17, 2025
Three actresses in character, wearing light blue diner waitress costumes with white aprons and holding pies. They are promoting Waitress the Musical at Aurora Theatre. Three actresses in character, wearing light blue diner waitress costumes with white aprons and holding pies. They are promoting Waitress the Musical at Aurora Theatre.

Arts & Entertainment

Aurora Theatre Serves Up a Slice of Heart with Waitress the Musical

May 22–June 15 | Lawrenceville Arts Center Aurora Theatre is thrilled to present “Waitress,” the beloved Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner...

May 15, 2025

Business

A group of eight men and one woman standing on stage with business awards they received from Partnership Gwinnett in April 2025.

Business

AI and Industry Leadership Shine at Gwinnett Movers and Makers Awards

Seven companies honored for manufacturing and supply chain excellence Partnership Gwinnett hosted its 14th annual Movers and Makers Awards on April 24 at The...

May 6, 2025
A Latino woman and man standing next to their company's Fresh Coat Painters vehicle. A Latino woman and man standing next to their company's Fresh Coat Painters vehicle.

Business

Fresh Coat Franchisee Expands Service, Gives Back to Community

The Johns Creek location now provides quality service to Roswell, Sandy Springs, Duluth and Alpharetta Fresh Coat Painters franchisee Isabel Calero and her husband...

April 25, 2025
An older white man wearing glasses and a light blue suit standing at a podium speaking to an audience at a Southwest Gwinnett Chamber event An older white man wearing glasses and a light blue suit standing at a podium speaking to an audience at a Southwest Gwinnett Chamber event

Business

Secretary of State Reaffirms Georgia’s Strong Business Climate

Although he’s been known as Georgia’s Secretary of State for the past five years, Brad Raffensperger is also a licensed structural engineer, licensed civil...

March 25, 2025
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