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December 2002:

12/24: Christmas Past: Big, happy family, leftovers, more, by Elaine Fuerst
12/20: Private funds needed for firefighters to have thermal imaging cameras, by Jennifer Robinson
12/17: Gwinnett's new mixed-use plan will revitalize older shopping areas and upgrade community, by Robert T. Hughes
12/13: Tree preservation at Civic Center Arena took foresight, mulching and watering, by David Brunson
12/10: Georgia should license general contractors to safeguard and improve quality of building, by Robert C. Foreman
12/6: Property owners along U.S. Highway 78 Corridor seek improvements to upgrade area, by Dave Rosselle
12/3: Gwinnett ready to be seen on national television cheering the Georgia Force, by Christy Sparks

November 2002:

11/26: Inspired retired teacher sees impact of public schools on entire country, by Ralph Greene
11/22: County council ignores effect of zoning on school population, by Allan Hytowitz
11/19: Elections supervisor gives background on state's new electronic voting system, by Lynn Ledford

11/15: Company owner maintains programs by Democrats helped country, by Hoyt Tuggle
11/12: Dacula mayor visits a third grade class, by Jim Wilbanks
11/8: Is the standard election processing doing nothing but alienating voters? by Elaine Fuerst
11/5: Incoming freshman legislator to seek work for revitalization in his area, by Curt Thompson
11/1: "We need the Christians" local ministers heard over and over in Israel, by Dr. William Sheals

October 2002:

10/29: Georgia Democrats merit re-election, by Steve Reilly
10/29: Democrats do not deserve re-election, by Buzz Brockway
10/25: Gwinnett Civic Center ballroom schedules opening tonight while arena beginning to change atmosphere of area, by Preston Williams
10/22: Remembering Ruth Harrison of Sugar Hill, from viewpoint of son-in-law, by Norman Baggs
10/18: Volunteers needed for Gwinnett's Third Annual Great Day of Service, by Wendy Willis
10/15: Thanks to many people for progress being made at Norcross Cooperative Ministry, by Jim Ellis
10/11: Newly-nominated legislator gives expectations of service in House, by John Heard
10/8: North Gwinnett High is far cry from Suwanee school years ago, by Loretta Roberts
10/4: Edgemoor North homeowners upset over handling of undisturbed buffer, by Gregory Wells
10/1: Gwinnett environmental and heritage partnership, conceptual plan announced, by Heather Welch

September 2002:

9/27: Return to Joan Glancy Hospital is memorable for Duluth native, by Charles Summerour
9/24: Some say Gwinnett Philharmonic is best-kept secret in Gwinnett, by Cathy Grogan
9/20: With Duluth Festival coming soon, Duluth native recalls earlier events, by Betsy Pickren
9/17: Candidate schools would be helpful to political neophytes, by Paul Coyne
9/13: Atlantan recalls being overseas in Paris on Sept. 11 last year, by Elizabeth Boyce
9/10: Schools meet the challenge of hiring more than 1,200 teachers every year, by Kelly Herndon
9/6: Wait, says Democrat. Congressional race isn't over until November, by Mike Berlon
9/3: Gwinnett churches planning services to mark Sept. 11, by Jan Kennedy

August 2002:

8/30: Perimeter College professor publishes Civil War novel, by Dawn Zillich
8/27: County fair ready to mark 50th anniversary, by Bill Baughman
8/23: Perimeter College instruction program more like a small liberal arts college, by Rob Jenkins
8/20: Gwinnett to host Wine South 2002 at Civic Center in September, by Faye Edmundson
8/16: New Pinckneyville Community Center has it all, by Megan Kingsley
8/13: Problem with prescription drugs is you can get hooked easily, by John Welter
8/9: Believe it or not, but car stores, video stores, lock systems and emissions stores are similar, by Leonard Cyphers
8/6: EMCs warn all parents and children to make sure they're not "Like Mike," by Terri Brown
8/2: Perceptions about Vermont vanish after vacation there, by Greg Brooks

July 2002:

7/30: Mailbag full, so here are thoughts of five writers to Feedback today
7/26: Special mountain adventure awaits at "Hike Inn" in Georgia mountains, by Martin Register
7/23: University newspaper says Gwinnett "more than outpost" for students, by Cindy Sprouse
7/19: Governance chance at Gwinnett Tech benefits the entire community, by David Seago
7/16: Nextel Corporate Challenge 2002 team recruitment deadline is nearing, by Mariann Brown
7/12: Two Gwinnett homebuilders team up to give new home to Rainbow Village
7/9: About the late Ted Williams and some of today's All-Stars, by Jerry Queen
7/5: Inexpensive, hardy triggerfish may help solve mosquito problem in Gwinnett, by Scott Vande Griend, DVM
7/2: At 45 mph through Blue Ridge mountains, no trucks, birds singing and peaceful drive, by Katherine Sherrington

June 2002:

6/28: 14th Gwinnett Glows promises another giant July Fourth fest, by Heather Welch
6/25: Muyskens leaves a legacy to Gwinnett in his pioneering work at Center, by Paige Havens
6/21: Republican chairman sees governor as angering lots of potential voters, by Buzz Brockway
6/18: Political season will open Wednesday, often with "No Developers' Money" cry, by Norman Baggs
6/14: Three new baccalaureate degrees from UGA-Gwinnett, by Bob Boehmer
6/11: Duluth resident is nominated for Yo Yo Hall of Fame, by Bob Rule
6/7: Here's the story behind the new high bridge on way to Jekyll Island, by Jim Morrison
6/4: Vintage Richard Russell baseball cards to go on exhibit at UGA Library, by Jean Cleveland

May 2002:

5/31: Meltdown with Mickey, or a dark day at Disney World, by Reagan Havens
5/28: Famous dish in Columbus, The Scrambled Dog, won't be the same as Lieutenant retires, by Tom Fort
5/24: Gwinnett Children's Art Museum offers four creative summer camp programs, by Holly Calmes
5/21: Sex, drugs, violence, peer pressure discussed in youth health survey, by Ellen Gerstein
5/17: Vietnam Vet who handled scout dogs returns to Ft. Benning for dedication, by Joel Taylor
5/14: Fritz Hollings says "Baloney" to fast track trade, by U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings
5/10: Just one turn can send you off in a direction you don't want, by the Rev. Billy Beard
5/7: Anger management seminar set at GJAC for May 15, by Warren Davis
5/3: Teen pregnancy prevention is focus of May 8 activities, by Denise Townsend

April 2002:

4/30: Nearly 200 seniors readying for Golden Senior Olympics, by Al Sandman
4/26: "Totally Unexpected" impression on first visit to Beijing and China, By Beth Sikes
4/23: Dance, music, visual and theater arts have a big impact in Gwinnett Schools, by Robert Andrews
4/19: Graffiti hurts our community; "Paint Out" Day set for Saturday, by Pedro Marin
4/16: Says no additional study group needed on water resources, by George W. Sherk
4/12: Tire going flat leads to eventful and philosophic ride to Norcross, by Bert Nasuti
4/9: UGA newspaper says build Highway 316 with tolls, but have student discount, The Red and Black
4/5: Congressman Linder gives views on water resources for Georgia and us, by U.S. Rep. John Linder
4/2: Snellville mayor remembers Police Chief J.D. Hewatt, by Emmett Clower

March 2002:

3/29: How many of us practice storing paint in cans upside down? By Tricia Winkler
3/26: Jim Oxendine outlines reasons he wanted to become a judge, by Jim Oxendine
3/22: New infrastructure project seeks to double water plant capacity, by Frank Stephens
3/19: Many volunteer opportunities await at Hudgens Center for the Arts, by Johnnie Rowe
3/15: Congressman Bob Barr comes out on side in favor of Northern Arc
3/12: "Brighter Smiles" campaign by dentists offers help to Gwinnett Relay for Life, by Bruce E. Carter, DDS
3/8: United Way campaign in Gwinnett hits record $4 million in 2001, by Bill McCargo
3/5: GACS students plan spring break as mission in five parts of world, by Barbara Perkins
3/1: Changing demographics in Gwinnett begs, "Will Gwinnett age gracefully?" by Marina Peed

February 2002:

2/26: Fifth grader's first Valentine's Day brings new insight to celebration, by Katrina Blankenship
2/22: Three vignettes show Olympics in person are better than on television, by Holly Calmes
2/19: Lilburnite finally enjoys getaway in cabin in Ga. mountains, by Katherine Sherrington
2/15: Duluth dramatically changing downtown area, by Phil McLemore
2/12: If a building is in your future, right time is right now, by Robert Foreman
2/8: GwinnettForum reader excited about trip to Winter Olympics, by Helen Calmes
2/5: There is no shelter for the homeless in bustling, affluent Gwinnett County, by Ellen Gerstein
2/1: Georgia Ports are vital component and backbone of state's economy, by Keith Mason

January 2002:

1/29: Gwinnett landfill first to produce green electric power in Georgia, by Greg Brooks
1/25: Mayor feels success not only lives, but thrives, in Snellville, by Brett Harrell
1/22: Gwinnett Tech hospitality students learn the business on annual New York trek, by Mark Newton
1/18: Atlantan carries Olympic torch as symbol of Red Cross efforts, by Don Stephens
1/15: Baseball equipment, hearing aids from Gwinnett help Dominicans, by Laura Dennison
1/11: America's women are gaining all -- wealth, influence and even power, by Connie Riddle
1/8: Growing Dacula dates back to early days of Gwinnett, by Winford Lindsay Sr.
1/3: Recent achievements advance Suwanee as regional city leader, by Lynne DeWilde

ELLIOTT BRACK