Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast

In the latest episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial podcast, we take a deep dive into where water goes with Stormwater Coordinator Madison Smith. From precipitation to evaporation, we learn all about the water cycle in elementary school, but the ebbs and tides of how a city water system works are a lot more complicated! It’s not as go-with-flow as you might think, especially when it comes to stormwater (drinking water’s lesser known cousin). In this episode we discuss what you can and can’t do with stormwater, the differences between your sewers and storm drains, and how runoff works back into the water supply. With new programs and education opportunities on the rise, Lawrenceville is focusing on opportunities for cleaner water and better usage.

In the latest episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial podcast, Central Gwinnett Lawrenceville High School Principal Shane Orr and Assistant Principal Megan Rose Houchins dive into the story behind the Central Gwinnett High School’s School of the Arts (SOTA).

Tune in to the NEW episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, hosted by Gwinnett Magazine! Nate McGill sits down to talk with the City Manager of Lawrenceville, Chuck Warbington. In this episode, Warbington talks about the positive transformations happening within the city. He reveals news about the City of Lawrenceville receiving the Regional Excellence Award for Livable Center, the City’s continued partnership with Aurora Theatre this holiday season, the construction of tabletops around the Downtown area, and his favorite type of biscuit at Little Barn. Tap https://lville.city/podcast-12/1 to watch!

The Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast is a fun-filled show that brings you up-to-date on the latest events happening in the city of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Hosted by Nate McGill from Gwinnett Magazine, the podcast is all about celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of this charming southern town. In a recent episode, Nate and his guests, Lindsay and Milo, discussed two exciting events coming up in Lawrenceville: a car show in the Depot district and Free Comic Book Day on the city square. The car show is not just for motorheads, but for anyone who appreciates the diverse culture of automobiles. There will be classic American muscle cars, tuner cars, European cars, and even low riders. The event is in partnership with Beyond the Ribbon, a nonprofit that provides resources for families experiencing cancer. The car show will be a mini-cultural festival with food from around the world, different music genres, and activities for kids. Free Comic Book Day is another event to look forward to, especially for fans of comic book culture. It's a mini Comic-Con with interactive workshops, performances, podcast recordings, and tons of comics to choose from. This year, the event will feature a cosplay contest with prizes for novice, journeymen, and master level cosplayers. Both events are designed to be multi-generational and welcoming to everyone. Whether you are a family with kids, a group of friends, or just looking for a stress break, the events promise to have something for everyone. The Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast is a great way to keep up-to-date on the latest happenings in this charming southern town. So be sure to tune in and don't miss out on the fun!

With Guests Chuck Warbington, City of Lawrenceville City Manager and Jay Dennard, Chief Operating Officer, Northside Hospital Duluth - Vice President of Physician Services, Northside Gwinnett System

Today's guests are all from businesses in the Depot area of Lawrenceville. Now the Depot area of Lawrenceville has been important since the late 1800s when trains first arrived to the area. Back in those days, it was cotton factories, corn, lumber, brick manufacturing, livestock, and it was fueling the economy of the area. But this new train moved in and freight now could be shipped all the way to the Eastern seaboard. And basically that turned Lawrenceville into this cool transportation hub that really spurred its early economic growth. Today the Depot area is sitting right between the downtown Square and the new College Corridor. The Collins Hill Road extension leads directly into the area between the Square and Georgia Gwinnett College. Today, we have guests from Tropical Roses, Slow Pour Brewing and Ironshield Brewing. And so let's make our way around the table and we'll find out why these fine folks chose Lawrenceville to be the home of their businesses.

In the latest exciting episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, we sat down with Lawrenceville Police Department and Co-Responders from View Point Health to learn about a new program to assist in mental health crisis calls. Lawrenceville is calling the partnership Project F.I.R.S.T. — the acronym means “For Intensive Response and Supportive Transitions.” It’s a new relationship between the Lawrenceville Police Department and ViewPoint Health. In short, the partnership with these mental health professionals help police handle crisis calls in a much more productive manner. Of all the calls that could end in arrests, most can now be diverted to specialized health services custom fit for each situation. Still, the police programs that make use of co-responding mental health professionals tend to raise a ton of questions in the community. So, how exactly does this work? What kind of 911 calls are we talking about? How effective is this and what exactly is the point? Does this mean psychologists are going to be talking down bank robbers? What is this world coming to? Well, it’s not that! But that kind of rumor is exactly why we wanted to have the conversation! In this episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast we ask all the questions and help bring some clarity over what can sometimes be a confusing topic. Get the facts and get informed, you will be glad that you did!

In the latest exciting episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, we sat down with Lawrenceville Mayor David Still and City Manager Chuck Warbington to learn about all the awesome new initiatives and constant developments the city has in store. The City of Lawrenceville has been working hard to refine and reimagine every aspect of the vibrant, historic hub. From unforgettable events and infrastructure expansions to uplifting community initiatives and improved walkability, this special episode details to many exciting changes you don’t want to miss out on – and just in time to enjoy this summer!

In this episode we talk about all the new events coming to Free Comic Book Day in Lawrenceville with Galactic Quest owner Kyle Puttkammer, his daughter Andrea Puttkammer and the city’s resident comic book and geek culture advocate Lindsey Curnow, Event Coordinator! In addition, we fan out a bit, and talk about the things we love in pop culture and how Kyle has grown his business from 300 dollars in comics to the 30 year comic empire he’s built today! FREE Comic Book Day is coming to Downtown Lawrenceville like never seen before! In partnership with Galactic Quest, join us to celebrate your favorite comic book characters on Saturday, May 7th! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COSTUME as you hunt for the FREE comic books around Downtown Square. For a sneak peek at which books will be available visit: freecomicbookday.com/catalog. The City of Lawrenceville will also host a Mini Comic Convention at the all-new Lawrenceville Arts Center on the square. Join us for hosted panels, workshops, interactive activities, and vendors dedicated to all your favorites fandoms

200 Years of Lawrenceville Excellence! Best Podcast Moments of 2021 Throughout 2021, we’ve taken a deep dive into Lawrenceville’s fascinating past, thriving present and promising future as we commemorate the city’s 200th year. We’ve sat down with city leaders, community changemakers, entrepreneurs, students and even a couple of mayors! We’ve explored their stories, celebrated their accomplishments and learned about the exciting new projects they have in the works. And all the while, our love for this cherished and influential Gwinnett city has only grown! In this very special episode (and 2021 finale) of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, we’re reflecting on some of this year’s most educational, memorable and fun moments. Let’s all take a listen back and celebrate this unforgettable bicentennial year… And look forward to what the next 200 years of Lawrenceville has in store!

The power of art and creative expression brings fun and enrichment to our daily lives, schools and communities. It can even make the places we love feel like home! The beloved City of Lawrenceville is a shining example of how leaning into the arts and expressing ourselves can create real connections and foster amazing opportunities in education, recreation, careers and more. There are so many exciting new initiatives taking root in the city from public art expansions to educational workshops to acclaimed entertainment. In today’s episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast, we sat down with three awesome leaders from Cavalry Glassblowing Studio, the Lawrenceville Arts Commission and the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning for a fascinating conversation about the future of the city’s growing arts scene. So, grab your headphones, turn up the volume and discover all the amazing art opportunities to explore in Lawrenceville!

These days, many of us tend to stick to our bubbles more than we’d like to admit (and not just because of the pandemic). Whether it’s with Gen X-er’s or Gen Z-er’s, high schoolers or retirees, small business owners or community organizers, there’s a lot of untapped potential that we’re missing out on due to a lack of interaction and collaboration between the groups. That’s why the City of Lawrenceville and workforce development nonprofit Impact46 joined forces to tackle this issue, creating brand-new opportunities and building meaningful community connections along the way! The result was the Summer of Impact, a yearly program that pairs high schoolers with small businesses in Lawrenceville for paid summer internships. The program is a true win-win for the entire Lawrenceville community – creating meaningful early career opportunities for our talented local high schoolers, helping employers gain perspective on the next workforce generation and building relationships that never existed before! Listen to this very special episode of the Lawrenceville Bicentennial Podcast with Impact46 Executive Director Jen Young, Lawrenceville Community Development Manager Jasmine Billings and former Summer of Impact intern and Discovery High School Senior Nicole Egwuatu as they discuss the community-building magic of the Summer of Impact program!