Accent Creative Group is launching Journey Georgia, a new travel publication dedicated to uncovering the hidden gems, local flavors, and personal travel stories that make Georgia an unforgettable place to visit.
Journey Georgia can be your ultimate companion to exploring the Peach State. With an eclectic mix of travel writers, the magazine is designed to inspire curiosity and invite travelers to discover Georgia through the eyes of each storyteller, from quirky small towns and unusual hidden finds to fascinating multicultural hubs.
Pam Ledbetter, president and owner of Accent Creative Group, says: “Our goal with Journey Georgia is to create something really special. We want to create a publication that will bring stories to life through our writers’ unique experiences and have those stories be told like you’d be talking to a friend. Just true, genuine, engaging storytelling that reflects the spirit of Georgia.”
This first edition of Journey Georgia features stories that highlight Georgia destinations of all sizes, along with insider tips from local characters that is a celebration of vibrant local cultures. You’ll read family-friendly adventures to solo explorations.
Every article is written in an easy-to-read conversational tone that feels like you’re chatting with a travel-savvy friend. Readers can expect to find guides to unique culinary finds, suggestions for immersive historical experiences and tips for uncovering the state’s most surprising and delightful travel secrets.
Journey Georgia is now available online and in state and regional welcome centers throughout Georgia. Visit JourneyGA.com for more information, to subscribe for updates, and to read the inaugural edition of the magazine.
For 11th year, Buford schools are tops in Georgia
Niche.com’s 2026 rankings place Buford City Schools as the No. 1 public school district in Georgia for the 11th consecutive year.
Top School Districts: Buford City Schools has consistently been ranked No. 1 by Niche for its academics, teachers, and overall excellence. Oconee County Schools were No. 2 and Forsyth County Schools were third.
Top Public High Schools: niche.com ranks the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology ranks as the top public high school in Georgia.
Other Buford schools continue to shine in these statewide rankings:
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- Buford Senior Academy – #1 Elementary School in Georgia;
- Buford Academy – #2 Elementary School in Georgia;
- Buford Middle School – #2 Middle School in Georgia;
- Buford High School – #10 High School in Georgia
Buford Elementary School (BES) does not receive an official ranking because of the absence of standardized test scores; however, BES received an overall grade of A+ by Niche.
Niche rankings are based on a combination of data from the U.S. Department of Education, student and alumni reviews, and quantitative data like test scores and college data to evaluate schools across various categories including academics, teachers, and college prep.
Gwinnett Democratic legislator running for governor
Another Gwinnett state representative has become a candidate for governor.
Democratic state Rep. Ruwa Romman is running for governor, aiming to carve out a progressive lane in a race for Georgia’s top job that’s already crowded with high-profile contenders.
She is focusing her campaign on working class families, built around a platform to expand social services, re-open shuttered hospitals, raise the minimum wage and, as she puts it, “fight for the people and not the corporations and billionaires.”
“I’m running to build a movement. The reality is that our state has been controlled by Republicans for over 20 years, and in that time, hospitals have shut down, the minimum wage on our books has stayed at $5.15 an hour and our education ranking has been dropping,” Romman says.
“The best way to fix that is to change who is in power,” she says.
Another Gwinnettian, Rep. David Clark, a Republican, is running for lieutenant governor.
