One of the big concerns of homeowners in Gwinnett County is the appearance of the Joro Spider. These spiders have been causing quite the stir on the Next Door app and among neighbors all across Peachtree Corners. Tim Daly, an expert from the UGA Gwinnett Extension Program, is Rico’s guest on today’s episode. He and Rico chat as Tim sheds some light on where these spiders came from and how to handle them.

Fresh from giving a keynote speech at this year's Move America 2021 (Mobility Conference), we speak with City Manager Brian Johnson about the new AV shuttles in Technology Park - the first time TWO different autonomous vehicles will be operated in the same environment).) Plus, we talk about the ARPA grants that just launched and more city news.

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[00:00:30] - Intro
[00:02:01] - Autonomous Shuttles in Technology Park
[00:10:54] - ARPA Grants
[00:17:43] - New Interests in Curiosity Labs
[00:21:41] - Spalding Drive Expansion
[00:23:04] - Other Building Projects and Expansions
[00:30:48] - Closing

Lisamarie Bristol, a candidate for Gwinnett’s next Solicitor-General, wants to use her experience to create a safer, more compassionate community through effective early interventions that protect victims and help to set low-level offenders on the right path. Bristol and Rico Figliolini discuss her experience and plans were she to win the seat in 2022.

Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab continues to draw attention nationally (with a recent visit by Secretary of Transporation Pete Buttigieg) and internationally (from France, the Swiss Consul General, and others.) Find out how this impacts our community, business, and where we go from here. With your host Rico Figliolini and City Manager Brian Johnson on Prime Lunchtime with the City Manager.

Autumn Clark, a student at Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC), is a gifted athlete who has worked tenaciously to develop her talents. More than a year ago, she suffered an injury that sidelined her for a while — but not for long. She powered through her rehab and had returned stronger and more determined than ever.

[00:00:30] - Opening
[00:01:40] - Autumn’s Background
[00:02:57] - A Huge Setback
[00:05:33] - Physical Therapy and Coming Back
[00:08:23] - Balancing Sports, Life, and School
[00:11:24] - How COVID has Impacted Sports
[00:13:06] - How Autumn Plays
[00:15:41] - Moving on to College
[00:17:06] - Autumn’s Other Interests
[00:22:15] - Closing

Cancer is never a diagnosis you want to hear. Debbie Mason, active resident of Peachtree Corners and wife of Mayor Mike Mason has faced ups and downs in her battle with this terrifying diagnosis. In this follow-up episode to the article in Peachtree Corners Magazine, Debbie and Mike share the story of their incredible journey.

[00:00:30] - Opening
[00:02:05] - Routine Testing
[00:05:21] - The Diagnosis
[00:07:51] - Treatment and Complications
[00:16:01] - Love, Support and Prayers
[00:18:07] - Changing Priorities
[00:20:57] - Mike’s Feelings
[00:24:33] - Dealing with COVID
[00:25:53] - Next Steps
[00:30:10] - Closing

What company just announced a $500 Million investment to build a medical campus in Peachtree Corners and add 1200 new jobs to the area? What 2 models of autonomous vehicles will make their debut in late August on Curiosity Lab's 5G enabled 3.0-mile test track? Plus trees, trees, trees. Some talk about Georgia Power and continued tree removal and trimming.

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[00:00:30] - Opening
[00:01:28] - Intuitive Surgical Coming to Peachtree Corners
[00:33:04] - New Autonomous Vehicles
[00:39:42] - Georgia Power Tree Removal
[00:48:14] - Closing

Visit http://livinginpeachtreecorners.com/​... for more information on Peachtree Corners, GA, Peachtree Corners Magazine, and our other podcasts.

In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, Rico talks with Councilmember Alex Wright about new programs coming from Curiosity Lab, economic advancements in the city, plus the October V2X Conference, the expansion of the Path to Fitness trail, and additional improvements to Town Center.

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[00:00:30] - Intro
[00:01:12] - Coming back to work after COVID
[00:06:38] - Government Work Post COVID
[00:10:20] - V2X Conference
[00:13:22] - Autonomous Vehicle Usage
[00:21:14] - Fitness Trail Updates
[00:26:55] - Creating Anchors
[00:41:48] - Closing

Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Tracie H. Cason. talks about her first-hand experience moving into her position in 2018 and what the courtrooms were like during the COVID pandemic and now during the reopening of the courts and jury trial.

Join Rico Figliolini on this latest podcast of Peachtree Corners Life.

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[00:00:30] - Intro
[00:02:48] - Tracie’s Experience
[00:06:14] - Learning How to Be a Judge
[00:08:11] - Adjusting to COVID
[00:22:44] - Video versus In-Person
[00:30:22] - Closing

Rico Figliolini and Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson are back with another episode of Prime Lunchtime with the City Manager. They’ve got a ton of exciting news and information on the city of Peachtree Corners. Topics on this episode include: New Concert info, local economy updates, and information on the V2X Conference coming to the city in October.