Jim Simpson is an award-winning writer and journalist with articles published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Gwinnett Daily Post, Asheville Citizen-Times and No Depression, among other outlets.
Committee selects design for Suwanee veterans memorial
A new addition to public art in Suwanee will be unveiled next year. Coming in late fall 2024 to the city’s Town Center on Main park now under construction, the 20-foot-tall sculpture, “Greater Good,” will be the centerpiece of a new veterans memorial.
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center plans upgrades
The film in the Blue Planet Exhibit at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center will soon get a $300,000 upgrade with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funding.
Suwanee makes Top 10 list of suburbs for city-like living
The lines between urban and suburban living are blurring across the country, and Gwinnett is no exception. In a recent study, Suwanee ranked sixth among the best suburbs in the U.S. for live-work-play lifestyles and city-like vibes.
Gwinnett County commissioners approve 2023 SPLOST projects
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners recently approved the allocation of more than $759 million in 2023 SPLOST program revenue, most of which will go toward transportation and parks projects.
Stan Hall - Visionary Leader of Gwinnett CVB
Gwinnett Magazine's Economic Development issue featuring a profile of Gwinnett Convention and Visitor's Bureau CEO Stan Hall.
The Ballad of Caroline and Page
By Jim Simpson
For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A mother’s worst nightmare, a daughter’s downfall and the road to recovery.
Coffee and Conversation with Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris
By Jim Simpson
A life-long Duluth resident, Harris grew up a mere two miles from the cluster of thriving eateries and small businesses in Parson’s Alley, a section of downtown that she helped to preserve and revitalize.
Jail Dogs: a second chance for inmates and strays
By Jim Simpson
Operation Second Chance is also known as the Jail Dogs program.
National Restaurant Group Dramatically Transforms Workflow
HR data integration case study.
E Center gets Art-o-mat vending machine
By Jim Simpson
SUGAR HILL — Tucked inside the E Center sits a refurbished cigarette vending machine. But instead of dispensing packs of smokes, the shiny red and white metal beast offers an array of custom artwork for sale.
Shoplifting sextet rips off Victoria’s Secret
By Jim Simpson
BUFORD — Described by police as a “theft crew,” on the afternoon of May 29 five women and one man successfully stole about $2,700 worth of clothing from the Victoria’s Secret located within the Mall of Georgia.
An employee said that one of the female suspects attempted to apply for a store credit card, presenting a New York State driver’s license for identification.
Closing the revolving door of incarceration
By Jim Simpson
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department partnered with the United Way of Greater Atlanta in 2012 to create the Gwinnett Reentry Intervention Program, or GRIP.
Eleanor in the spotlight: Underhill Rose singer releases debut solo album
Two months before the October release of her debut solo album, "Navigate the Madness," Asheville musician Eleanor Underhilll woke up at 3 a.m. in a panic. Two years of writing, recording and mixing the biggest project the 37-year-old artist had ever created came down to one dark moment of anxiety.
Running helps Gwinnett educator heal after devastating losses
By Jim Simpson
In the 17 years Sharifa Knowles has been with the Gwinnett County School System, she’s taught at Cedar Hill Elementary, Benefield Elementary (a year at the old location and nine years at the current location), spent time as an assistant principal, and most recently was promoted to district coordinator of special education for the county. Life is good, but there were some very rough patches.