Duluth Magazine - People Stories

Leaders & Legends: Phillip Beard

On an August day in 1984, a man from Memphis, Tennessee came to town. He was doing the business of the federal government, charged with selling an old post office building in the downtown Buford square. City Commission Chairman Phillip Beard greeted him, and they walked across the street together. It was blistering hot outside. […]

Derek M. Hays: The ‘Injury Insider’

Q: Just how effective is Derek M. Hays at getting compensation for his clients? A: He’s obtained more than $125 million for the injured and grieving since 1997. Touting 25 years of experience as a personal injury attorney, Derek M. Hays is among Georgia’s ELITE trial lawyers. He’s been consistently recognized for his work on […]

Heroes Project 2022: Reese Hayhurst

People talk about being present – making the effort not to dwell in the past or spending precious time anticipating the future. It’s a discipline some find difficult to master. In December 2020, the Hayhursts of Buford would be dealt a crushing blow that weaker families couldn’t have endured. The silver lining they’d discover though […]

In Dr. Stamm’s Classroom, Connections are Key!

Written by Micah Xu, Converge multimedia journalism intern and Junior at Gwinnett School of Math, Science & Technology (GSMST) Meet Dr. Stamm, a teacher working at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST), and a woman who focuses on teaching students the value of teamwork in the classroom. Dr. Stamm drew her inspiration […]

Advice for Your Financial Future

Roger S. Green, MSFS, CFP®, and sons Andrew Green AIF® and Michael Green CWS, of Green Financial Resources, LLC (GFR) are here to help you with your financial planning and investment decisions. Roger has over 34 years of experience helping individuals and small business owners do more with their money. All three are National Social Security Advisor […]

Leaders & Legends: Dr. William L. Sheals

There’s a framed illustration on the wall outside the office of Dr. William L. Sheals. It’s a rough pencil sketch of a church building and adjoining architecture on the back cover of a legal pad. Across the roof of one building are the words “ED. BLDG,” and on the other, “ADM. BLDG.” Across the roof […]

Care Designed for You. Life Defined by You.

Every detail of Village Park Peachtree Corners works intelligently and dynamically to create a lifestyle and community focused on social, physical, and mental wellbeing. Keeping home around the corner, Village Park Peachtree Corners provides all of the comforts and services of premier senior living within minutes of The Forum and other local shopping, dining, and […]

Guven Fine Jewelry: Outstanding Service, Exceptional Value & Unmatched Selection

A flawless wedding ring that reminds you of your love every time it catches your eye… A luxurious timepiece that elevates your look… Those intricate earrings that you cherish for the most special of occasions… The right fine jewelry can symbolize so much and bring joy, awe and inspiration for generations beyond our lifetime. For […]

Windsor Realty: Everything From Castles to Cottages

Working in real estate comes naturally for Windsor Realty Owner/Broker Ginny Nevins – and that’s simply because she loves what she does. Under Nevins’ leadership since 2005, Windsor Realty lives up to its tagline, selling “castles to cottages and everything in between.” Nevins and Windsor Realty provide high-touch service and unmatched devotion to their clients. […]

North Gwinnett Cooperative: More Than Just a Food Bank

Just how effective is North Gwinnett Cooperative at providing for those in need? The impact is clear in the numbers: Three million pounds of food since 1991. 30,000 people fed every year. More than 1,500 holiday meals, 10,000 toys and 600 people provided for at Christmas. And that’s not all. The success of the North […]