Stories That Matter
Uplifting stories, local achievements, and the people who make Gwinnett County a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Coach Marvin Hadley has spent two decades mentoring student-athletes at Peachtree Ridge, earning the respect of families across Gwinnett. This spring, the school honored him with a surprise assembly — and a standing ovation that lasted three full minutes.
Sweet Rise Bakehouse on Main Street eliminated single-use plastics last fall. Six months later, three neighboring shops have adopted compostable packaging — turning one block into Gwinnett's first unofficial 'green corridor.'
What started as a single bookshelf on Holcomb Bridge Road has grown into a network of twelve hand-built Little Free Libraries. Volunteers now rotate 300+ donated books each month, creating reading access in every corner of the community.
We spotlight the people, businesses, and events that make our community shine.