Today’s mystery photo is of a major player in world history, “back in the day.” See if you can figure out who this statue depicts, and where it is located. Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include where you live.
Mikki Root Dillon of Lilburn immediately recognized the last mystery. “Wow! It’s the Norcross Gallery and Studio building on Carlisle Street in Norcross! It’s a wonderful place to go and meet artists, tour their studios and wall spaces and view their beautiful works of art! It’s open Thursday through Saturday from 11-4, plus receptions for exhibitions year around. Appointments are available for visiting artists too. Classes are also available.” The photo is from the archives of GwinnettForum.
Michelle Morgan of Snellville sent this in: “Today’s mystery photo is of the old Norcross public library building. My grandmother, Betty Wingo, was the librarian there. There used to be a garage building next to it that held the old city fire truck. The last thing I know, it was being used as some sort of arts building.”
Also recognizing the facility were Stewart A. Woodard of Lawrenceville; Bill McLees, Norcross; John Titus, Peachtree Corners; Lucy Brady, Suwanee; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Molly Titus, Peachtree Corners; Alexis Kelley, Norcross; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; James Feeley, Peachtree Corners; Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, who told us: “The building is owned by the City of Norcross, which, in 2006, entered into a long-term lease agreement to allow Kudzu Art Zone, Inc. to convert the space into a group of artists’ studios with a light and airy art gallery to display their members’ artwork. All this was done in support of Norcross’ long-term strategic plan to cultivate a growing environment for the creative arts community and to promote continuous growth and development in the city.”
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GHCA names Chamber foundation as key partner
The Georgia Hispanic Construction Association (GHCA) recognized the Gwinnett Chamber Foundation (GCF) as the 2025 Community Partner of the Year during the Building Georgia Awards, at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett. Gwinnett Chamber Foundation Executive Director Deirdra Cox (left) and GCF Board Member Ruthann Savage (right) accept the award on behalf of the organization. Gabriela Matute, executive director of the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association, says: “Partnership is at the heart of GHCA’s mission, and the Gwinnett Chamber Foundation has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to empowering the Hispanic construction community. Their work has strengthened relationships and created opportunities that contribute to the economic vitality of our state.”
