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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, a showcasing member artists’ exploration and use of pigments in their...

3 days ago
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Neighboring Community

Stormwater Professionals Host Community Service Project in Dunwoody

The Southeast Stormwater Association (SESWA), in partnership with the City of Dunwoody, is working to educate the public about protecting water quality by preventing...

May 9, 2025
An open field at Simpsonwood Park in Peachtree Corners. There are rows of trees in the background and you can see the top of a brown wooden fence in the foreground An open field at Simpsonwood Park in Peachtree Corners. There are rows of trees in the background and you can see the top of a brown wooden fence in the foreground

Parks and Recreation

Will Simpsonwood Park Still Offer Access to the Chattahoochee?

Viewing and accessing the river, as well as trail options, dominate committee discussion The fourth meeting of the Simpsonwood Park Citizen Steering Committee on...

May 7, 2025

Latest News

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...

9 hours ago
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City of Norcross

The City of Norcross Welcomes New Economic Development Director
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Around Atlanta

Fernbank Showcases Turtles with New Film and Summer Exhibit
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
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Around Atlanta

Dunwoody Kicks Off Fun Summer Season with Kids to Parks

Dunwoody’s summer calendar features free concerts, free movies and the splash pad season opener at Two Bridges Park. Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will launch...

4 days ago
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City of Norcross

City of Norcross Police Earns Third Accreditation

Education

Greater Atlanta Christian School Announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
A high-school-aged artist holding a first place blue ribbon. He is sitting on a bench beneath his two winning paintings.

Arts & Entertainment

Reflections at the Rectory Recognizes Local High School Artists

Community

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
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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

Arts & Entertainment

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...

2 days ago
A high-school-aged artist holding a first place blue ribbon. He is sitting on a bench beneath his two winning paintings. A high-school-aged artist holding a first place blue ribbon. He is sitting on a bench beneath his two winning paintings.

Arts & Entertainment

Reflections at the Rectory Recognizes Local High School Artists

Norcross Gallery & Studios opened the third annual Reflections at the Rectory exhibition on May 10 with a reception and awards presentation showcasing the...

5 days ago
Painting of a thin Black man with a cap on backwards sitting in a chair with his arms resting on the back Painting of a thin Black man with a cap on backwards sitting in a chair with his arms resting on the back

Arts & Entertainment

People and Places at Norcross Gallery & Studios

Norcross Gallery & Studios has opened a fresh new exhibit. Titled “Nothing But People,” it displays — in many media and styles — our...

April 5, 2025

Business

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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
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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...

March 25, 2025
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