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City of Duluth

Duluth Police Department Welcomes K9 Ava to the Force

The Duluth Police Department recently introduced the newest addition to their K9 Unit — K9 Ava. The highly trained yellow Labrador retriever has officially...

March 27, 2025
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Books

Duluth Author Weaves a Tale of Secrets and Suspense in Debut Novel

The first novel from Duluth resident Dennis Barger is out now and gathering a lot of positive attention. “A Secret Soldier’s Confession,” Barger’s debut...

March 17, 2025
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Doing Good

Rainbow Village Honored as an Amazing Workplace

Local nonprofit is recognized as an organization that cares about the happiness of its employees and the families it serves Establishing itself among the...

March 17, 2025

Latest News

Wesleyan Artist Market 2025 - Southwest Gwinnett Digital Edition

Digital Edition

Read the April/May 2025 Digital Edition of Southwest Gwinnett magazine

This issue of Southwest Gwinnett Magazine captures the energy of spring and early summer across Peachtree Corners, Duluth, Norcross, and Berkeley Lake. At the...

14 hours ago
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Community

Embracing Vietnamese Culture in Norcross
Portrait of a woman and baby with a black background by artist Dwayne Mitchell

Arts & Entertainment

The Inspiring Portraits of Dwayne Mitchell
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Education

Greater Atlanta Christian Adds Treehouse Learning Space
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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...

4 days 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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Parks and Recreation

Simpsonwood Park Plans: Addressing Trails, Facilities, Ecology Management

Community

Men and women in traditional Vietnamese clothing at a cultural festival

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...

1 day ago
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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...

March 27, 2025
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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

Arts & Entertainment

Portrait of a woman and baby with a black background by artist Dwayne Mitchell

Arts & Entertainment

The Inspiring Portraits of Dwayne Mitchell

Dwayne Mitchell’s journey into the art world began simply, with sticks and sand as his earliest tools. Raised in the coastal village of McClellanville,...

2 days ago
Abstract painting titled "Traveler" by Kathy Collins Abstract painting titled "Traveler" by Kathy Collins

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
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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

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...

March 25, 2025
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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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