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CONTRIBUTOR COMMENTARY

December 2003 :

• 12/23: Dacula looks forward to centennial of city in 2005, by Mayor Jim Wilbanks
• 12/16: Food bank, Publix team up to feed Georgia's hungry
• 12/12: Budget continues to challenge Georgia's legislators, by Rep. Hugh Floyd
• 12/9: Fight with blight relieved by home ownership, by Pam Hopper
• 12/5: Little Gardens Restaurant of Lilburn marks 25th, by John Gibb
• 12/2: Consider the trouble the apostrophe causes, by Jim Nelems

November 2003 :

• 11/25: Raises questions about those who offer financial advice, by Suzanne Boas
• 11/21: Georgia EMCs start generating "green power," by Terri Brown
• 11/18: Sheltie stays with Snellville couple after rescue, by Kathy Gestar
• 11/14: School suspension over a journal? by Vally Sharp
• 11/11: Snellville only city in Gwinnett to have its own arborist, by Brett Harrell
• 11/4: Here's to your health -- your marriage health, by John Jauregui
• 11/4: Today's election is a reminder of the March presidential primary, by Lynn Ledford

October 2003 :

• 10/31: United Way seeks to honor philanthropic women of county, by Jessica Pennamon
• 10/28: Midwives raise issue about cost, availability of birthing, by Kim Baraona
• 10/24: Gwinnett resident leads Bosom Buddies forward, by Katie Dailey
• 10/21: Walking by faith, Gwinnett centurian is a treasure, by Susan Shenefield
• 10/14: Blackout emphasizes US needs reliable electricity, by Paul Wood
• 10/10: The new Cold War -- How the Russians stole our Web site, by Holley Calmes
• 10/7: Group maintains Georgia asleep at switch for 70 years, by Mike Carter
• 10/3: Looking back on first 10 issues of Gwinnett Business Journal, by David Greer

September 2003 :

• 9/30: Roundabouts better way to flow through intersections, by Judge Dan Winn
• 9/26: 26 Northeast Metro churches set "Unite!" program, by Kristin Dullanty
• 9/23: Now callling all volunteers for Great Days of Service, by Heather Welch
• 9/19: What happened to telecommunications deregulation? by Steve Pociask
• 9/17: Citizens pitch in and rescue Norcross endeavor, by Keith Fenton
• 9/12: Government has ability to foul up a one-man parade, by Dean Booth
• 9/9: Transportation policies based more on politics than need, by Benita Dodd
• 9/5: Suwanee working on building new parks and super playground, by Lynne DeWilde
• 9/2: GTC helps avoid blackouts, keep lights on in Georgia, by Tom Parker

August 2003 :

• 8/29: Pork barrel "emergency" spending could dry up in Georgia, by Kelly McCutchen
• 8/26: September community meeting update for Lake Lanier project, by Marci Hawk
• 8/22: How American freedoms have evolved, by Jerry Queen
• 8/19: Grayson student wins national essay scholarship, by Terry Manning
• 8/15: British Crown Jewels replica exhibit to open in Norcross, by J. Keith Fenton
• 8/12: Whirlwind mid-America vacation is blast, by Marsha Bomar
• 8/8: Libraries look forward already to next "Gwinnett Reads" program, by Dan English
• 8/5: Norcross youths help build house for Mexican family, by Dan Pugh
• 8/1: Unexpected meeting brings new appreciation of Hope, by Vally M. Sharpe

July 2003 :

• 7/29: Seeking change in vitals results is also great for weight loss, by the Rev. Coy Hinton Jr.
• 7/25: Did we elect voice mail to represent us in Washington? by Bernard van der Lande
• 7/22: Young Suwanee patient creates own ice cream flavor, by Randall Kirsch
• 7/18: Hiking Rocky Mountains is great for four from Gwinnett, by Cathy Kimbrel
• 7/15: Norcross resident recounts trip to Argentina, by Howard Hoffman
• 7/11: Henry Ford Museum a good choice if visiting Michigan, by Charles Summerour
• 7/8: Defibrillators for schools a wonderful idea, by Jim Dumond
• 7/3: International canoe/kayak race at Lake Lanier, by Donna Stephens
• 7/1: Gwinnett Place property owners seeking to form CID, by Paige Havens

June 2003 :

• 6/27: Raising questions about air quality in neighborhoods, by Annette Gelbrich
• 6/24: Duluth Park wins national awards, by Teresa Gibbs
• 6/20: Red Fern Farms helps at-risk youths, by Christopher Lancette
• 6/17: Center created for Haitian immigrants, by Trish Joyner
• 6/13: Graduates: Don't be afraid to follow your dreams, by Mark Layng
• 6/10: Hip way to apply for college is online, by Hailey Williams
• 6/6: Congressman Scott disturbed by recent FCC media ownership decision, by Rep. David Scott
• 6/3: Some examples of why English is so hard to learn, by Richard Lederer

May 2003 :

• 5/30: Wildlife has improved in Georgia over years, by Harold Brown
• 5/28: History Center to offer enterprising women exhibit, by Ashley Freer
• 5/23: Founder gives background to Fallen Heroes Memorial, by Carolyn Everett Buice
• 5/20: Recent events warrant safety workshop by Chamber, by Meghan Beard
• 5/16: Transitional legislature might come around next time, by Bob Irvin
• 5/13: This year's Relay for Life may pass $10 million mark, by Phylecia Wilson
• 5/9: Cockroach season is upon us; be safe in your homes, by Mike Turki
• 5/6: Be careful with mosquitoes with West Nile Virus out there, by Dr. Lloyd Hofer
• 5/2: Harvesting rainwater makes sense, by William Wagner

April 2003 :

• 4/29: Remembering Jack Webb, by Johnny Lawler
• 4/25: What it's like working for top-ranked company, by Robert Naugle
• 4/22: Fluehrs enjoy return to Jamaica, by Chris Fluehr
• 4/18: Georgia Ports Authority gets new ranking, by Doug Marchand
  4/15: South Africa visit gives Gwinnettian new insight, by Geoff Boyce
• 4/11: No reason not to pass liquor by drink referendum in Norcross, by Terry Robinson and Charlier Riehm
• 4/8: Ex-Gwinnettian on German anti-Americanism, by Brian Swint
• 4/4: Warm Springs ceremony kicks off fund-raiser, by Frankie Mewborn
• 4/1: You can be helpful in talking to children about war, by Beth White

March 2003 :

• 3/28: St. Andrews Cross no symbol for this Southerner, by Vally Sharp
• 3/25: Liquor by drink resolution in Norcross draws response, by Pat Eidt
• 3/22: Former Norcross resident now living in South Africa, by Beth Haun
• 3/18: Simpsonwood Experience is marvelous, by Dr. Thomas Green
• 3/14: Seeks support for masectomy bill in the Congress, by Gloria Berry
• 3/11: On threats to your company, by Jim Carsten
• 3/7: On why I write, by Haywood Smith
• 3/4: Pittsburgh native recalls Mr. Rogers, by Jo Ann Pinder

February 2003 :

• 2/28: A black and white solution to Georgia flag controversy, by Ross Willis

• 2/25: Highway 78's CID reaches initial sign-up goal, by Emory Morsberger
• 2/21: Norcross incubator is among nation's top 10, by Dinah Adkins
• 2/18: Team sets mark by walking under Lake Lanier, by Conrad Gelot
• 2/14: Peachtree Corners Library sports new look, by Elisa Kadish
• 2/11: Snellville mayor pushes for city sales tax, by Brett Harrell
• 2/7: Bartow Jenkins provided good leadership in schools and as Lawrenceville's mayor, by Norman Baggs
• 2/4: Judy Jordan Johnson is third generation to serve on Lawrenceville council, by Judy Jordan Johnson

January 2003 :

• 1/31: Remembering Atlanta Journal editor Jack Spalding, by Bo Spalding
• 1/28: Red Cross volunteer Jeanne Sparks of Lilburn, by Bill Miller
• 1/24: Longtime Gwinnett resident retires after 20 years in pediatric health care, by Ashlee Miller
• 1/21: Celebrating Sam Fields' 90th birthday, by Elizabeth Melton Cofer and Anne Cofer Connell
• 1/17: Housing partnership takes a chance on Monopoly as its first fund-raiser, by Rob Whittington
• 1/14: Watching progress of special needs kids working with horses is amazing process, by Mary Flora Adams
• 1/10: Sugar Hill resident learns a lot as Cleveland Santa, by Charles Brack
• 1/7: Georgia should raise the cigarette tax, by Phylecia Wilson
• 1/3: President's cousin gives his impression of attending Nobel ceremony in Oslo, by Don E. Carter

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December 2003 :

• 12/23: Modern hardware stores make klutzes out of us
• 12/16: Tough decisions by early commissions reap plaudits today
• 12/12: Early decisions paved way for Gwinnett's successes
• 12/9: State of Washington saves money by eliminating primary
• 12/5: Lots of excitement going on around Town Square in Duluth
• 12/2: BellSouth residential phone book also smaller

November 2003 :

• 11/25: Setting moon speaks of solidity of changes in life
• 11/21: Gwinnett Commission should ban public smoking
• 11/18: New phone book shows BellSouth didn't listen
• 11/14: Sugarloaf opens soon; Northquest wins in Dahlonega
• 11/11: Extracting US forces from Iraq is biggest challenge
• 11/7: Oldtimers, newcomers impact Gwinnett's elections
• 11/4: A year from today, we'll elect a president for four more years

October 2003 :

• 10/31: Fishing is one subject in super new work by Terry Kay
• 10/28: Establishment of Peace Academy could cause change
• 10/24: Readers respond with some thoughts of their own
• 10/21: Movie messes with John Grisham's "Runaway Jury"
• 10/14: Cities of county develop more parks and green spaces
• 10/10: Traditional time to visit apple country around Ellijay
• 10/7: Dacula mayor considers race for county council
• 10/3: Nigud preformance bodes well for Gwinnett's arts

September 2003 :

• 9/30: Mike Barnett was guy who got depot to Mountain Park
• 9/26: Couple surprised to hear their names on Prairie Home
• 9/23: Tucker deserving of Button Gwinnett honor
• 9/19: Great hotels make Canadian trip more memorable
• /17: Jorees, disturbing matters again, but doing very little
• 9/12: Canadian Rockies: Wonderful destination
• 9/9: George Keener, renowned local artist, dead at age 77
• 9/5: Intensive presence can chase away lurid sex parlors
• 9/2: Another opportunity for a Jackson naming

August 2003 :

• 8/29: Great theater to watch Smoltz enter Braves stadium
• 8/26: George Smith was inspirational to many in Atlanta area
• 8/22: Take the Button Gwinnett Quiz
• 8/19: Gwinnett's population will be two for every one
• 8/15: Busbee Center will host a lot of Gwinnett events
• 8/12: Duluth's Town Green project is a winner
• 8/8: It's not easy as you might think to build a school calendar
• 8/5: Former governor found solutions with his techniques
• 8/1: Dog Days are here; ever wonder where the name came from?

July 2003 :

• 7/29: Grayson works hard to get its own library
• 7/25: This and that: Dooley, Adams, lawns, Gwinnett boards
• 7/22: Lilburn residents suffers in Colorado hiking ordeal
• 7/18: Appointed boards are part of our government
• 7/15: Harper's Ferry is great place to visit when near Washington
• 7/11: Adams, Bush both need exit strategies
• 7/8: Something different -- a moving July 4th show
• 7/3: Grayson to start new kind of celebration
• 7/1: Yellow ribbons have new meaning

June 2003 :

• 6/27: Ironic that Jackson, Maddox die in same week
• 6/24: New possibilities for the Northern Arc
• 6/20: Sugar Hill didn't pass referendum in 1996
• 6/17: USA seems obsessed with lowest common denominator
• 6/13: Notes about this and that
• 6/10: Norcross mixed drink referendum brings up several questions
• 6/6: Change in school police reporting central to recent flap
• 6/3: On capturing Eric Rudolph, and mighty Krakatoa

May 2003 :

• 5/30: Lots: Historic photo, Gwinnett arena, more
• 5/28: City of Sandy Springs might help Norcross problem
• 5/23: Salvation Army has bigger presence in Gwinnett County
• 5/20: Fallen Heroes Memorial at courthouse is impressive
• 5/16: UGA provost looks at Gwinnett
• 5/13: Congress should stop tinkering with Fair Labor Standards Act
• 5/9: Wonder if you can identify this American city?
• 5/6: No telling how long the flag will be a problem for Georgia
• 5/2: Boo birds are out for Gwinnett education

April 2003 :

• 4/29: Loganville Council outlaws smoking in public places
• 4/25: FDR's granddaughter remembers his challenge to us
• 4/22: What if Saddam Hussein were merely a con guy?
• 4/18: Nearly 20 years pass before jury duty calls again
• 4/15: Two-party system suffering in current legislative battle
• 4/11: Real peace in Iraq will be tough
• 4/8: Two Georgia giants pass on the same day
• 4/4: Baseball can teach you about a community
• 4/1: One word on signs says economy is in trouble

March 2003 :

• 3/28: Quick decision by Penske manager leads to happy customer
• 3/25: As Sugar Hill considers police, look at some history
• 3/22: College sports on Sunday doesn't feel right
• 3/18: Richard Tucker serves with distinction, dedication, determination
• 3/14: Kurt's fights to stay above water
• 3/11: Costs of war may be more than you think
• 3/7: Might be better for pro teams to pay college players
• 3/4: Mainz is great spot for German Fassenacht

February 2003 :

• 2/28: Gateway testing worked well and helped students
• 2/25: Grayson passes smoking ban; Norcross eyes liquor vote
• 2/21: Smaller world shows need for more PR
• 2/18: Louise Cooper was quite an asset in Lawrenceville
• 2/14: Boiling mad over flag not being at half-staff
• 2/11: Visit to German turns on concerns of war
• 2/7: If you remember Rolling Stores, you've got a little country in you
• 2/4: Gwinnett law enforcement officers vie to raise money for Special Olympics

January 2003 :

• 1/31: Nancy Chilcoat views retirement after years at Gwinnett libraries
• 1/28: Jim Nelems finds out the flag isn't seen as some might want you to think
• 1/24: The Mystery of the Same Letters -- solution is surprising
• 1/21: GOP concerned about direction of Dr. Perdue's policies
• 1/17: Finally we can offer congratulations to Grand Old Party in Georgia
• 1/14: Gwinnett chairman gets high marks for annual State of the County address
• 1/10: Presidential campaigns already gearing up for 2004 election
• 1/7: Delta on standby with fare increase
• 1/3: Consider the difficulties if all Americans had to return to where born for census