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,...
Be FAIR: Rep Johnson and Senator Blumenthal roundtable focuses on repealing forced arbitration and restoration of Americans' 7th Amendment rights regarding accountability through the court system
Part of what makes the 7th Amendment of the US Constitution is ensuring that the parties involved in a case have a right to have their...
Hopeful: the Ceremony of H.O.P.E via Congressman Hank Johnson celebrates the impact of nonprofits and the continued call for community
On Saturday (August 16, 2025), the Lou Walker Senior Center provides the setting for the greater community. It's a celebration of the...
Sunday fun on the ice: the Fun on the Ice event provides a good way to spend the day and support community via the Special Olympics Miracle Skaters and more
When you think of Sunday fun on the ice, something that comes to mind is checking out some tremendous professional ice hockey action via...
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...
