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City of Norcross

City of Norcross Leads Gwinnett as First KultureCity Partner

The City of Norcross has announced a new partnership with KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with...

February 26, 2025
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Community

Wings Over Duluth: From Isolation to Inspiration

In 2020, when the pandemic shut down much of Georgia, Mary Buck found herself staying at home for several months.  She put up a...

January 10, 2025
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Food & Drink

Foodie Favorites: Must-Try Restaurants in Gwinnett and Beyond

There’s no denying that metro Atlanta is a food-lovers paradise. According to a recent study from WalletHub, Atlanta placed 11th out of the 180...

January 9, 2025

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Tech

Gateway85 CID Launch Pad Tech Event Highlighted Innovation, Collaboration

Hosted by Gateway85 CID, the event featured top metro Atlanta startup and tech leaders and highlighted Georgia’s leadership in innovation, defense tech and collaboration...

14 hours ago
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Neighboring Community

Dunwoody Continues Financial Reporting Award Streak
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Community

Good Samaritan Gwinnett Marks 20 Years of Service
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City of Duluth

Duluth Police Department Welcomes K9 Ava to the Force
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Parks and Recreation

Simpsonwood Park Plans: Addressing Trails, Facilities, Ecology Management

The third meeting of the Simpsonwood Park Citizen Steering Committee continued discussions about the development of a park plan that would work for the...

6 days ago
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Business

Secretary of State Reaffirms Georgia’s Strong Business Climate
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City of Norcross

Valet Parking Pilot Program Launches In Downtown Norcross
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Wesleyan Artist Market 2025

Wesleyan Artist Market 2025 Artist Spotlight: Heidi Hensley

Community

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Community

Good Samaritan Gwinnett Marks 20 Years of Service

This year, Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett celebrates 20 years of service, marking two decades of providing primary care and dental services to uninsured and...

5 days ago
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Community

Faith and Farming: The Comstocks’ Bold Leap in El Salvador

Brent and Beth Comstock, residents of Historic Norcross, have taken a bold step into international farming. Their venture in El Salvador combines modern technology,...

March 14, 2025
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Community

Stay Local, Play Big: Top Picks for Summer Camps Close to Home

For many, summer camp brings to mind happy feelings of childhood — sunny days spent outside running, playing, hanging out with friends. For others,...

February 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

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Arts & Entertainment

“Limitless” on Display at Norcross Gallery & Studios

A new exhibit, “Limitless,” is now open at Norcross Gallery & Studios. Featuring varied pieces, thoughtfully selected by judge David Paul Jackson, the show opened...

February 24, 2025
Three large, floor-to-ceiling screens showing a projected digital art exhibit from Ryoji Ikeda. A few viewers are small and silhouetted agains the screens. Three large, floor-to-ceiling screens showing a projected digital art exhibit from Ryoji Ikeda. A few viewers are small and silhouetted agains the screens.

Arts & Entertainment

Immersive “Riyoji Ikeda: data-verse” Exhibit Opens at the High Museum

The High Museum of Art will present an exhibition of work by Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda, including the U.S. debut of “data-verse,” a trilogy...

February 19, 2025
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Around Atlanta

High Organizes First U.S. Museum Exhibition of South Korean Painter Kim Chong Hak

The landmark show will travel nationally after the Atlanta debut The High Museum of Art will present the first American museum exhibition featuring the...

January 31, 2025

Business

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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...

6 days ago
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Business

Launch Pad Tech Collaboration Event Set for March 20

The afternoon event will spotlight international collaboration on the latest drone technology Gateway85 CID, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, Partnership Gwinnett and Peachtree Corners...

March 12, 2025
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Business

Local Businesses Face Federal Policy Uncertainty Amid Georgia’s Growth Boom

Gateway85 provides analysis on federal actions and the potential impact on the regional economy As one of Georgia’s largest business hubs, the Gateway85 Community...

March 11, 2025
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Sports & Recreation

Kayaking Through Georgia

The outdoors has always been a big part of Sarah Lydon’s life. Her father took the family hiking and camping. She even lived on...

September 4, 2023
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