Elegance and support for education via the creative and performing arts: #LifeWithShenita via #AnElegantEveningOfJazz lends support to the Morrow High School Jazz Ensemble
On October 5, 2025, the 3rd edition of #AnElegantEveningOfJazz takes place at Spivey Hall (on the campus of Clayton State University ). Under the creative vision, energy, and leadership of Dr. Shenita Connally, the event builds on the tradition established in its inaugural edition in 2023 as it provides a top-notch immersion of jazz artists with the immediate and interlocking community in an equally respected venue. Beyond the extraordinary experience provided by this
Pull up at Parkview: The Parkview PTSA presents the Parkview Day Festival to celebrate community along with the cluster's 50th year
Fall means many things; among the meanings is the concept of a festival. When it comes to the Parkview cluster, it simply means more. It's about celebrating the cultural mosaic which makes it a leading presence in Gwinnett County, along with bringing the community together as this year marks the cluster's 50th year of existence. We recently sat down with Sophia Jetpuri-Naviwala, who serves as co-president of the Parkview PTSA with John Carlton. Her background in education (
Moving with purpose: the annual Memory Walk via Kate's Club helps celebrate life and support programs for youth and the larger community
If legends are made in the fall, the youth and family focused work o f Kate's Club c ertainly has some legendary traits and tendencies. Since its inception in 2003 and working with an underlying premise where they create a world in which it's ok to grieve (click HERE to visit their website), the focus of their programming is to empower children and teens, their families, and young adults facing life after the death of a parent, sibling, caregiver, or anyone important to
The drive for five: the African American Culture and Arts Festival via Black Art, Culture, and Education celebrates 5 years of community building and beyond
Five years. Each year is important, but when an endeavor reaches 5 years of building success via community engagement across business,...
It's time to build the village: the Give Sanctuary Fest provides businesses, creatives, and the larger community an opportunity to network and more
It takes a village. Be it raising a child or a community, village-creating, building, and working collaboratively and creatively are...
Running and walking to mend the gap: the 5K run/walk via Mending the Gap, Inc. provides support for their programming for keeping seniors healthy, independent, and connected
This past Saturday (September 20, 2025), something special takes place at Lilburn City Park. And it's more than just enjoying some early...
Cake your day: dive in with Cakedat3918
When you hear the word dessert, it clearly conjures up some creative images. For some, it's about getting just enough and for others, all...
Reopening: the Evans-Jones case and the continued call for accountability and transparency
Things changed. We hear this phrase when it comes to something big; at times, the "big deal" is a positive game-changer. And there's...
Legacy building: the groundbreaking of the Village at Legacy Park shows what public-private collaborations can do in helping provide accessible housing
On June 18, 2025, there's an excitement and energy in the air in Decatur, GA. Specially, what used to be the Decatur Orphans' Home to the...
Questions that deserve answers: the family of Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis along with the NAACP and other entities seeking peace, justice, truth, and integrity
On June 6, 2025 at the Gwinnett Justice Center (75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, GA), the family of twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis...
