Doing good, but doing it greater...

Hope. In and of itself, the word carries a tremendous amount of meaning. Ranging from encouragement to optimism, it's about what can be regarding the greater good and making the communities in which we live, work, and play just a little better than the day before. In this spirit, along with the workshops conducted for nonprofits related to grant-writing, Congressman Hank Johnson's office hosts its Week of H.O.P.E Awards (Helping Other People Elevate). This momentous occasio

The worst of the worst. While this is the statement is made by the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (Washington, DC) and those in leadership associated with said occupant regarding the matter of immigration, it is well-documented the worst of the worst aren't those being detained: As of July 11, 2026, 7 of 10 detainees do not have a criminal conviction. Most who have a conviction of some sort are for issues related to traffic violations and other minor offenses (

To call the current landscape turbulent is an understatement. Given the myriad of concerns ranging from consumer protection (click HERE for our article) to the pending (when they come into effect on January 1, 2027) adverse impacts of legislation passed last summer (click HERE as we reported this prior to it reaching Congress), there's a considerable amount of items to attempt to take in, and this doesn't count the upcoming midterm (or any other local) elections. By the same

At a time where the political landscape is relatively questionable, one of the entities who feels the brunt of said activity is the actual consumer. Along with well documented concerns related to transportation (in the form of gas prices being about 40% higher than this time in 2025 - you may click HERE to learn more), protecting the consumer (and general public) is a clear and present issue. Last fall (click HERE to read our article from the September 15, 2025 community eng

For those who are not able to partake of early voting (as the last day in Georgia is May 15, 2026), there's still "Primary Tuesday" (on May 19, 2026). With a few days for some to take in the bevy of campaign information, there's an underlying theme to pay attention to. People first. On the last day of early voting, we have a conversation with Demond Mason, as he currently serves as Newton County Commissioner for District 2. The 2-term public servant is running for re-electi

During the current primaries and early voting season, there are a number of races to pay attention to, along with having an understanding of what the office entails and the level of impact it has. One such office is that of Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge. And one such candidate is BT Gutter Parker (Esq.). During our recent conversation, we take time to speak about her candidacy as she is among 3 candidates running for office. At the onset, Gutter Parker provides the

As we get closer to the primary season during this election year (2026), there are a number (and we do mean a number) of things taking place. Ranging from national, state, and local level, the races for office can get a little overwhelming, including getting a better idea as to the role, purpose, and importance of each office. When it comes to those who reside in Sandy Springs, Buckhead, and Midtown Atlanta, a race to pay closer attention to is for Fulton County Commission

This past Saturday (March 21, 2026 at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia, GA), Congressman Hank Johnson takes time to connect with the community via the Trailblazer Awards. As is the case during the month of March, the event highlights the impact of women within his district across the public and private section as a means of doing so during Women's History Month. 11 women are awarded this honor, including posthumous recognition as follows (the names are listed in t

This year, as with any year, is an important year. With elections on the local, state, and national level, there's a tremendous amount of information to process and sort through along with identifying what may be important to the individual and the larger community and related entities. In taking time to do so, it's about learning more about the candidates and how their previous and current work may translate to something larger and greater for the collective. We recently s

In case you haven't heard, 2026 is an election year on multiple levels (click HERE for our article on happenings on the state level/Georgia). And yes, to this day, politics is local; one such local election for those in Gwinnett County includes the county's Superior Court (judge), as this is the position Ramona Toole (Esq) is running for. In our conversation with her, we get a point of reference of her credentials, platform, and ways to stay informed and engaged with her ca