Doing good, but doing it greater...

The holidays are here; however, in a number of instances, this time of year can put people in a daze, let alone a stressful situation. Given the current and seasonal landscape, there are those in the community who are dealing with different challenges, including food access. In light of these human hurdles, two entities who consistently collaborate are doing so in a timely fashion and an ambitious goal of feeding 500 people on the upcoming holiday (November 27, 2025 from 1-4

Excellence. It comes in multiple ways, shapes, and forms. And when it comes to Parkview High School, an example of the excellence synonymous with the school and cluster is the Miss Parkview Pageant. Established in 1976, despite a longer than anticipated hiatus (since 2019), it's returning for the 2025-26 academic year. In speaking with the program advisor, there's multiple positive components historically as well as leading up to the present day which include, but are not l

HELP! At different points in time, all of us are going to be in need of help in some way, shape, or form. And given the current turmoil given reduction of access to essentials such as food (click HERE for our May 2025 coverage of the bill passed this summer which is part of the reason for the current shutdown/impasse with the government) to the advent of the holidays (which for some people are more of a stressful time instead of a reason to celebrate), there are a number of

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

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 (

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

Five years. Each year is important, but when an endeavor reaches 5 years of building success via community engagement across business,...

It takes a village. Be it raising a child or a community, village-creating, building, and working collaboratively and creatively are...

This past Saturday (September 20, 2025), something special takes place at Lilburn City Park. And it's more than just enjoying some early...

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...