Peachtree Corners Life LIVE

Prime Lunchtime with Brian Johnson from the Mobile World Congress 2020

Summary: On this very special episode of Prime Lunchtime, Brian Johnson walks us through the Mobile World Congress where Curiosity Labs is featured among some of the most advanced technologies and tech-based companies. Rico and Brian also discuss news about Peachtree Corners including, E-Scooters, the Pedestrian Bridge, the new 55+ Community, and much more. Quotes: "We're being talked about in the same breath as some of the big cities out there, so it's pretty exciting." Timestamps: [00...

Cherlon Mathias-Day: Her Run for City Council

On this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, our host Rico sits down with Cherlon Mathias-Day, who is running for a seat on the City Council. Listen in as they discuss what could be improved in the City of Peachtree Corners, what's working well and why Cherlon wants to serve this community.

Lorri Christopher, Her Vision for Peachtree Corners

Summary: On this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, we get the chance to hear from Lorri Christopher. Lorri was one of the original founding city council members of Peachtree Corners. Listen in as Rico and Lorri discuss technological advances in the City, park improvements, and why she is running for re-election to Post 5 city council. Resources: www.Re-electLorri5.com www.PeachtreeCornersga.gov Social Media: @Lorri504

The Appalachian Trail, as a Trail of Transition, with David Nixon

Many people put adventures on their bucket lists, but few ever get to experience them. David Nixon is one of those adventurous souls who do exactly what they set out to do. In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, learn about his adventures hiking the Appalachian Trail. Listen to David’s stories of meeting people, seeing sights, and conquering mountains. “You know, the trail is a trail of transition. Like, that's one thing that comes true that, there's kids in school taking a gap year or b...

Prime Lunchtime with Brian Johnson - Olli, Autonomous Vehicles, 5G and Smart City

This week on Prime Lunchtime, Rico Figliolini talks with City Manager, Brian Johnson about some of the new technological advances of Peachtree Corners. Autonomous cars, 5G technology, License Plate cameras, and much more as we discuss the concerns and excitement of the citizens of Peachtree Corners.

A Conversation with Actor Braian Rivera Jimenez

In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, Rico chats with actor Braian Rivera Jimenez known for his roles in DarkNet, 13 Reasons Why (2017), and The Price (2017). Braian is originally from Peachtree Corners, GA and a graduate of Norcross High School. Rico chats with him about his time learning his craft at Norcross’s theater program, his past and current projects, meeting Steven Speilberg’s daughter, his biggest influence and his future plans. You can follow Braian on social media. https:...

A conversation with Aarti Tandon about the Smart City Expo Atlanta

With the first Smart City Expo Atlanta coming up in less than two weeks, Rico sits down with Aarti Tandon, the CEO and co-founder of the expo. Aarti talks about how they’re striving to redefine “smart” by bringing in the human aspect of innovation into their event. By bringing in younger generations, people from the public and private sector, CEOs of corporations to mayors to non-profits, Aarti shares how the United States’ first Smart City Expo will instigate essential conversations and dial...

Introducing Barbara Joy Jones, DO from GMC Primary Care & Specialty Center

In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, Rico chats with Dr. Barbara Joy Jones, D.O. She is the lead physician at the new GMC Primary Care & Specialty Center. Barbara gives some insight into the field of medicine, diving into the similarities and differences of being a doctor of osteopathy versus doctor of medicine, the timeshare structure of their multi-specialty clinic, and the growing use of CBD in medicine. She also shares her personal journey into medicine, and we learn about how she w...

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager Brian Johnson

In this episode of Prime Lunchtime, Rico and City Manager, Brian Johnson, discuss the upcoming Smart City Expo and the role that Peachtree Corners will contribute. Brian gives some sneak peeks into the incredible technology that will be demonstrated and accessible during the event, and its implications for the future of smart cities all over the world. Additionally, they discuss developments around the city such as the finishing of the roundabout, new apartment developments at the river corri...

Willie Degel, Founder Uncle Jack’s Steakhouses, on Opening Restaurants

Willie Degel is the founder and owner of Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse. Beginning as a neighborhood steakhouse selling black, angus steaks in Queens, he has expanded his restaurant around New York and now has plans to take over the entire east coast. In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, Rico sits down with Willie to chat about his entry into the restaurant business, how he builds his restaurants into a visual experience, and his plans for the new, Uncle Jack’s Meathouse coming to Peachtree Co...

Cliff Bramble: A Culinary Adventure through Italy

In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Cliff Bramble, restauranteur, and owner of Hungry Hospitality, a restaurant, and hotel consulting firm. He has just gotten back from a delicious trip to Italy, and he shares his experience with some of the great, Italian food he enjoyed eating there. Cliff and Rico talk bistecca, proscuitto, paninis, and pizza, and Cliff also shares how he planned and maximized his trip. Enjoy the episode, and maybe have a snack ne...

Prime Lunchtime with the City Manager: Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, SmartCityExpo, Pedestrian Bridge & More

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager Brian Johnson discussing the pedestrian bridge, Town Center, Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and SmartCityExpo. Recorded at Prototype Prime in City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager Brian Johnson, Smart Cities, Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners

City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia City Manager Brian Johnson joins host Rico Figliolini in discussing news, developments and the future of the city. Plus, talk on the upcoming Smart City Expo Atlanta and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners.

Stevie Bramble’s journey to promote Norcross High School’s IB program

Norcross High School grad Stevie Bramble joins host Rico Figliolini to discuss her Norcross High School project and the IB Learner Profiles you’ll find in the school’s commons. Recorded at Prototype Prime in the #PeachteeCornersGa

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager - Town Center Grand Opening, City Cameras and Living Lab News

City manager Brian Johnson and host Rico Figliolini discuss the Peachtree Corners Town Center grand opening, city video and license plate cameras, and what having a Living Lab means for economic impact. Recorded at Atlanta Tech Park, in the City of Peachtree Corners, Ga.

Exploring Self Publishing a Children’s Book

Picky Pig Pete is Katie Lester’s first children’s book, inspired by Brandon, a picky eater just like Katie was as a child. The backdrop for the book is based on Katie’s family farm and the animals she knew during her childhood.

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager - 4/24/19 Our Monthly Recap of City News

Talking city news and updates with City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia city manager Brian Johnson. #peachtreecornersga Main discussion centered around the @peachtree corners Peachtree Corners Town Center, the Curiosity Lab and the upcoming Smart City Expo Atlanta in September.

Legistlative Recap with Representative Beth Moore

Representative Beth Moore shares her experience under the dome and recaps this years legislation with Rico Figliolini. Recorded at Atlanta Tech Park in City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia

Prime Lunchtime: City Camera Systems to Enhance Safety, Town Center and More

Prime Lunchtime with Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson. Part of the show centered on the Gwinnett Police Department developing a new high-tech “situation awareness and crime response center," which could monitor dozens of cameras throughout the city. Enhancing safety in a way that wasn't possible before. We also discussed updates on Town Center and the Medlock Bridge Road Roundabout, events, etc. Recorded at Prototype Prime

Recap of Hub Transit Meeting with Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Charlotte J. Nash

MARTA referendum in Gwinnett Count has been big talk and there have been some controversies that have been cleared up at tonight's meeting

Prime Lunchtime: Transit Hubs, MARTA, Ga House Bills 302, 411, Happy Hour Regulations & more

Talking issues and news with City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia city manager Brian Johnson. We discussed MARTA, transit hub, Georgia House Bills 302 and 411, Veteran's Monument funding, $1.8 million to buy the Prototype Prime building, roundabout update, Happy Hour regulations, Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and more.

MARTA Referendum with Paige Haven and Marlon Allen, GoGwinnett

MARTA referendum discussion, hosted by Rico Figliolini with guests Paige Haven and Marlon Allen of GoGwinnett. The vote is on Tuesday March 19, 2019

Prime Lunchtime: Sprint's Big News for Peachtree Corners and More

During this month's Prime Lunchtime with the City Manager, Rico Figliolini and Brian Johnson discussed Sprint's big news called Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and what that means for economic development and cutting edge 5G expansion. Plus, we discussed other city news and interests regarding the Town Center, the Medlock Bridge Road roundabout progress, MARTA and transit, my new Peachtree Corners Magazine and more.

This Week in Peachtree Corners

Upcoming agenda for the city council, the new magazine, and other things

Prime Lunchtime: Smart City Expo in Barcelona, Roundabout, Town Center, New Legislators to the Capital

City Manager Brian Johnson and I discussed his recent trip to Smart City Expo in Barcelona with the metro Atlanta delegation, updates on the Medlock Bridge Rd roundabout, Town Center, the impact of an almost wholey new delegation to the state capital and more.

A Conversation with Lynette Howard on Gwinnett issues and relection

Gwinnett County Commissioner Lynette Howard discusses her re-election campaign, Gwinnett issues, transportation and her tenure on the commission.

Prime Lunchtime: Coding Camp, the Autonomous Vehicle Project, Traffic and the Town Green

Prime Lunchtime with City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia manager Brian Johnson from the podcast studio at Prototype Prime. A great discussing Georgia Tech Professional Education's coding camp, the Autonomous Vehicle Project, the new roundabout project and so much more.

Taste of Gwinnett, a Fundraiser, with Sunil Reddy and Gideon Tesfaye

Sunil Reddy, a Gwinnett Scholl of Mathematics Science and Technology student, started Taste of Gwinnett to raise funds for Relay for Life. Other students like Gideon Tesfaye, Ryan Thomas Lynch, and Daniela Uribe signed on to help. We discussed the amazing success they started to happen from one faithful meeting.

A Conversation with Carolyn Bourdeaux, Candidate for Congress, Georgia 7th

Rico Figliolini speaks with Democratic candidate Carolyn Bourdeaux for Congress, who would be in part be representing Peachtree Corners. Recorded at Prototype Prime.

Beth Moore, Sally Harrell and Ben Ku, Part of the Blue Wave?

I pulled together three Democrats that hope to be part of the "Blue Wave" in 2018: Sally Harrell for Georgia State Senate 40, Ben Ku for Gwinnett County Commissioner District 2 and Beth B. Moore for House District 95

Explore Gwinnett's Top 10 Food Bucket List

This week in Peachtree Corners, plus Explore Gwinnett's Top 10 Food Bucket List with my Rico Figliolini and co-host Victoria Hawkins. 1.Crave Pie https://www.cravepie.com/ 2.Masterpiece http://www.masterpiece-chinese.com/ 3.Jang Su Jang http://www.jangsujangatlanta.com/ 4.Uncle Jack’s Meathouse https://www.unclejacksmeathouse.com/duluth-ga-location 5.Dazzle Dogs http://dazzle-dogs.com/ 6.Noble Fin http://www.noblefinrestaurant.com 7.The Varsity https://thevarsity.com/locati...

GCPS’ Dr. Jonathan Patterson, Patrick Kane and Parent Mentor Jackie McNair talk Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Dr. Jonathan Patterson, Patrick Kane and Parent Mentor Jackie McNair talk Special Education, with co-hosts Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini.

Representative Scott Hilton Ga House 95, Relection

Explore Gwinnett's Top 10 Family Educational Outings

Exploring the top 10 places for your family friendly educational outings.

Prime Lunchtime with Brian Johnson

Host Rico Figliolini speaks with Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson about news, issues and topics affecting Peachtree Corners, GA. Thursday, August 30, 2018

Educational Choices: 5 Parents Share their Diverse Choices

The ED HOUR with Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini and guests discussing educational choices from charter schools to homeschooling, from public to privates schools. Three moms and two dads share their perspectives on educating their children. Schools mentioned include: Cornerstone Christian Academy (https://www.cornerstonecougars.org/) International Charter Academy of Georgia (https://www.internationalcharteracademy.org/)

This Week in PC & Explore Gwinnett's Top 10 Date Night

This week in Peachtree Corners, plus Explore Gwinnett's Top 10 Date Night places with my co-host Victoria Hawkins. K1 Speed NitroZone Make something • AR Workshops • Peace love and pottery • Masterpiece Mixers Escape rooms • Escape the Netherworld • Brainstorm Escape Games Suwanee Creek Greenway • free bike rental Everett’s Music Barn Eddie Owen Presents Slow Pour Brewery River Tubing Flashback Games

Interview with Beth Moore, Democratic Candidate for GA House 95

Beth Moore is the Democratic candidate for District 95 of the Georgia House of Representatives, against current incumbent Republican Scott Hilton.

Prime Lunchtime with Brian Johnson

Rico Figliolini hosts the monthly Prime Lunchtime with Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson. This hour we discussed: 00:01 Pedestrian Bridge 20:00 Prototype Prime and the 15 start-up companies and updates 23:00 Multi-Use trail update 30:00 Roundabout at Medlock Bridge Road and Peachtree Corners Circle 34:00 Pedestrian improvements and the "Sidewalk Bank" 42:00 Town Center and the Town Green 44:00 State politics, state bills and the "blighted property" tax 53:00 Special Election in Nov...

This Week in Peachtree Corners

A few new things and updates about Peachtree Corners

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager Brian Johnson

We're with City of Peachtree Corners city manager Brian Johnson at Prototype Prime podcast studio. We discussed Flippen Road damage, waste pick-up facts, the autonomous vehicle project, the Earthfare store, the Medlock Roundabout and more

Veronica Cope, Candidate for Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge

Veronica Cope is an attorney with over 15 years of experience in civil litigation and criminal defense. As a civil litigation attorney for 9 years, she gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff’s personal injury, and family law. For the last 7 years, her practice has focused primarily on criminal defense. Veronica’s diverse practice background makes her uniquely qualified to serve as Gwinnett County’s next Superior Court...

Mayor Mike Mason talks about Peachtree Corners, Development, Jobs and City Issues

Live talk with Peachtree Corners, Mayor Mike Mason about city issues, Prototype Prime, tech education in the city, Holcomb Bridge Road development, the entertainment district, pedestrian bridge and more.

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager Brian Johnson, May 25, 2018

Talking with Peachtree Corners, Georgia City Manager Brian Johnson about the proposed entertainment district, the controversy over the wine and spirit store provision (later removed), funding the start of the pedestrian bridge at 141 and the approval of a 900 unit active living community at the former Fiserv property. Plus, more, we covered lot 80 minutes.

Steve Reilly Candidate for Democratic GA 7 Congressional District

Congressional District 7, issues and the race in the primary.

Tracey Mason, Candidate for Gwinnett Superior Court Judge

Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge candidate - Tracey Mason joined me for a conversation about what drives her, what she's passionate about and why you should vote for her.

Learn All About MomoCon 2018 with Renee Cooper

My interview with Renee Cooper from Momocon. We talked about anime, manga, music, cosplay, gaming, family events and workshops, and everything in between. This is a con that features 24-hour gaming rooms. More information https://www.momocon.com/ May 24-27, 2018. Don't miss it.

Explore Gwinnett's Lisa Anders talks about the movie industry and tourism in Gwinnett County

Lisa Anders talked to Rico Figliolini about the movie and TV industry in Gwinnett County and specifically around Peachtree Corners. We discussed how the county's "Camera Ready" point person helps make it easier to do work in Gwinnett. We also talked about tourism, the international appeal and will be developing around the Infinite Energy Arena.

Wesley Person candidate for Gwinnett Superior Court Judge

Wesley Person is running to be your next Superior Court Judge. Wesley brings a wealth of experience. He is a committed servant, who believes that justice is blind. Wesley will continue to ensure that the courtroom is place where everyone is equal and every case is judged with fairness.

Prime Lunchtime with City Manager Brian Johnson - April 26 2018

This hour we discussed the newly announced launch of the city's new Autonomous Vehicle Test Track with this week's $2M budget approved, plus the resolution to move forward and apply for an EDA grant for $1.8M to purchase the old city hall, Town Center's new townhouses, the entertainment district and more.