In the press

  • City of Suwanee

    Join the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration!

    Come out to Town Center Park on Saturday, June 7th and enjoy various Asian cultural performances, costumes, music, and food! This is a family-friendly event with the aim to deepen your understanding of Asian cultures and histories, as well as to widen your experience with local artists, restaurants, and food trucks!

  • AJC

    Get cultured at Suwanee Asian Festival with performances, food and music

    Join the third annual Suwanee Asian Festival on Saturday, June 7 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (The event was postponed from May 10 because of weather.)

  • K News Atlanta

    Michelle Kang Opens '2025 Leadership Academy' and Holds First Graduation Ceremony

    Michelle Kang, the Democratic candidate for Georgia's 99th House District, successfully held the '2025 Michelle Kang Leadership Academy' and produced its first graduating class.

  • Korean Times Atlanta

    Michelle Kang Wins Community Champion Award

    Michelle Kang, a candidate for Georgia's 99th District, received the Community Champion Award from the community organization LEVEL UP DAY. The awards ceremony was held at the Gwinnett County Office Building on July 9th.

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    Democrats Aim to Flip Key Gwinnett Seats as Ali, Kang Launch Bold Campaigns

    Two Democratic candidates with deep community ties are launching aggressive campaigns to represent Gwinnett County at the Georgia State Capitol, signaling a push to expand the party’s influence in one of the state’s most politically dynamic regions.

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    Democrat announces state House run in competitive Gwinnett district

    Democrat Michelle Kang, who previously ran for a state House district in Gwinnett County, held a rally Saturday to launch a new bid for the seat.

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    Michelle Kang, candidate, challenges for re-election

    Candidate Kang held a campaign launch ceremony at Cafe Bean in Suwanee, her constituency, on the afternoon of the 19th (Saturday). At the launch ceremony, supporters from various communities across generations cheered on Candidate Kang's re-run.

  • Faith 4 News

    Georgia House District 99 Candidate Michelle Kang Successfully Holds First Fundraiser

    Candidate Michelle Kang, a first-generation Korean immigrant to Georgia in 1992, narrowly lost to the Republican incumbent in the 2024 election by just 621 votes.

  • Korean Times Atlanta

    UGA-Korean Chamber of Commerce Hosts SBA Loan Seminar

    On the 12th, the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in collaboration with the Atlanta Georgia Korean Chamber of Commerce (President Oh-dong Han) and AAPI Outreach & Engagement (Director Michelle Kang), held a seminar on Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for Korean Americans.

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    For the People: Michelle Kang's Journey from Seoul to State Capital

    Michelle shares her inspiring journey—from organizing service projects as a teen in South Korea to supporting immigrant families and small businesses in Gwinnett County. Now, she’s running for office to fight for housing, education, public safety, and equity for all.