Southwest Gwinnett Magazine Archives

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...

Arlinda Smith Broady10 hours ago

A woman with short dark hair wearing a black shirt and blue jean jacket. She's sitting on a porch with paintings behind her.

Wesleyan Artist Market 2025

Wesleyan Artist Market 2025 Artist Spotlight: Heidi Hensley

Spring is here and we’re excited about the 27th annual Wesleyan Artist Market (WAM) opening its doors at Wesleyan School for two days, Friday, April 25 from 10...

Patrizia Winsper4 days ago

A middle-aged woman with blonde hair wearing a loose, pink and white dress. She's sitting at a table in a bright, airy room surrounded by pastel art work, and she's holding a roll of green and blue wallpaper.

Wesleyan Artist Market 2025

Wesleyan Artist Market 2025 Artist Spotlight: Dawn Newbern

Spring is here and we’re excited about the 27th annual Wesleyan Artist Market (WAM) opening its doors at Wesleyan School for two days, Friday,...

Patrizia Winsper5 days ago

Interior of MET BrewMasters coffee shop with dark floor, a row of tables and Beatles memorabilia.

Food & Drink

Former Beatles Tribute Drummer Brings Coffee, Kitsch with New Venue

Mike Twigg doesn’t look much like Ringo Starr, but for several decades, the Manchester, England native impersonated the Beatles drummer in tribute shows in...

Arlinda Smith Broady6 days ago

book cover for A Secret Soldier's Confession, in shades of black, white and grey with an image of a man and a woman running through an empty street. The title and author name are in white type outlined in red.

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...

Glenn BoylanMarch 17, 2025

Kirkland Carden speaking at a podium. He's wearing a grey suit and blue tie. There's a Christmas tree with lights in the background.

Local Government

Kirkland Carden: My Job is to Improve Quality of Life in Gwinnett County

With the recent inauguration of the nation’s 47th president, many people feel that is the office citizens should pay the most attention to. Even...

Arlinda Smith BroadyFebruary 3, 2025

Black female teenager jumping into the air with a happy expression against a pink background.

Arts & Entertainment

Local Middle School Student Shines in Rap Video

With metro Atlanta being considered the “Hollywood of the South,” there are opportunities for talented actors, singers and dancers to make a name for...

Arlinda Smith BroadyJanuary 15, 2025

Woman with hair pulled back in ponytail, looking up towards the ceiling, using stretch bands at a small wellness center.

Health & Wellness

Achieving Balance in Southwest Gwinnett

As the new year begins, many people focus on finding balance and improving wellness in their daily lives. Fortunately, there are local, specialized practitioners...

Kristen CorleyJanuary 14, 2025

Three kids playing outside on green grass. Two are holding the ends of a long jump rope, the third is in the middle, jumping up.

Around Atlanta

Art, Sports and Science: Your Guide to Spring Break Camps 2025

We may still be in the middle of winter, but it’s not too early to start dreaming of spring and making camp plans for...

Shawne TaylorJanuary 13, 2025

A small brown bird sitting on a thin branch with purple flowers

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...

Glenn BoylanJanuary 10, 2025