From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Project Development: Kevin Carmichael, senior vice president of Partnership Gwinnett and Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Economic Development. Photo credit: Eric Sun Gwinnett County has spent the last four decades establishing itself as a growth engine, expanding at a pace that leaves national averages far behind. U.S. Census data reveals that between 2020 and 2025, Gwinnett’s population increased by 6% and jobs surged. County leaders point to a deliberate formula of community diversity, structural livability and aggressive economic development policies to explain the boom. Gwinnett didn’t just grow fast; it grew with a clear…
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Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Board approves direction of federal funds for housing, continuation of pedestrian improvements During August meetings, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several important initiatives. Highlights include allocating more than $8.9 million in federal funding to support housing and food assistance for Gwinnett residents and approving a contract for a new sidewalk on South Rockbridge Road. County approves federal grant plan to serve more than 15,000 residents More than $8.9 million in federal funding will be directed toward housing and food assistance for Gwinnett County residents. The Board of Commissioners approved submission…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Whether you’re Trini by blood or just Trini at heart, the island appeals to many with its iconic Carnival, natural beauty, and distinctive Caribbean flair. That said, whether because of finances or circumstantial roadblocks, not everyone can hop on a flight to Port of Spain whenever they feel like it. So if you’re stuck in the U.S. but craving Trini culture, community, and cuisine, read more below about where to find them and how best to enjoy them stateside. Why Everyone Wants To Go To Trinidad Right Now Kenrick Baksh / Pexels What’s…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Between Broken Promises and a $480 BillAs a second-year student in the Division of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE), receiving registration fee email from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) feels like a slap in the face. We were sold a dream of burden free education. Back in December 3, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday made headlines by declaring the total removal of admission fees at SVGCC, promising that financial barriers would no longer dictate our futures.Shortly after, during the budget address on January 30, 2026 (and echoed…
Science & Discovery: Explore the Globe With Research and Development After a wildfire fills a home with smoke, when is it safe to return? With a set of costs passed Monday, The golden state is poised to come to be the very first U.S. state to set requirements for that contamination risk. Given that in 2014’s fires in Los Angeles, countless individuals have remained displaced or stuck in temporary housing, despite the fact that most of them very own homes that endured the blazes. However because there are no constant demands for testing and remediating contaminants in smoke, like lead…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Prior to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitting his resignation Monday, Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell had been suggested by some close to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a potential replacement for the Senate-confirmed position.The Hill reported last week that Parnell’s name was being floated, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter.Asked about the reports, a senior Administration official told TIME: “Sean Parnell is 100% focused on the job he was appointed to by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth.”News of Driscoll’s departure from the role he held for around 18 months came…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends ADI IGNATIUS: I’m Adi Ignatius. ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. ADI IGNATIUS: So Alison, today we’re going to be tackling an age-old question. Are successful leaders people who are uniquely qualified to handle their opportunity or do the context and circumstances they’re in largely dictate how they’ll perform? We’re essentially renewing the great man theory versus the idea that history rises from below. ALISON BEARD: Yes. Great men or great woman. I do like that topic, especially in an era when boards are rewarding CEOs with…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Ryan never made an official public statement addressing the allegations, but during his domestic assault trial in 2022, he told the jury, “I cheated on my ex-wife, which was quite a public affair.” In 2019, Rhodri appeared on the Almost Famous podcast, where he said, “I don’t speak to any of my family. None of them speak to me. They all speak to Ryan, and they all live in Wales and go to Wales games and have nice food and nice hospitality.” He added, “It’s like I’ve done the affair.” He also said…
Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Recap: California will require software vendors to verify users’ ages at the operating system level in the coming months. Thanks to the latest changes approved by the state’s Assembly, the new draconian requirements will not apply to software projects designed to be modified or copied. For the time being, Linux and other open-source software projects are safe from California’s upcoming age-verification law. State lawmakers recently passed Bill 1856, which introduces several significant amendments to the original Digital Age Assurance Act (DAAA) and its age-verification requirements. Bill 1856 defines an “operating system…
Game On: Latest in Gaming News, Reviews & Industry Buzz Sony is set to pay out nearly $8 million to PlayStation customers as part of a settlement regarding digital game prices. The settlement (via IGN) comes after Sony’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied, and settlement class members across a more-than-four-year period are potentially eligible for a payment. The lawsuit, originally filed back in 2024, alleged that Sony established a monopoly over PlayStation Store prices by making publishers “cede control over the final price to Sony” and that Sony “eliminated the last vestiges of price competition when it stopped…