GwinnettForum | Number 26.18 | March 3, 2026
A DRAGON IS NEARBY! When new neighbors move in, you can sometimes see unusual mailboxes. In one neighborhood, dragons have arrived! Have you seen some new distinctive mailboxes in your neighborhood lately? If so, send in a photo!
TODAY’S FOCUS: Family Civil War saber now takes on different feeling
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Our hope: To return to a peaceful nation again
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
ANOTHER VIEW: Guard against those who move us in radical directions
FEEDBACK: Bemused by response to reader’s letter
UPCOMING: Georgia primaries will take place in 2.5 months
NOTABLE: EMC Foundation sending $70,719 to local nonprofits
RECOMMENDED: The Secret of Secrets, by Dan Brown
OBITUARY: Shelby Maughon
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Jones concentrates her stories on Atlanta
MYSTERY PHOTO: Do you recognize where this beautiful dome is situated?
CALENDAR: Snellville Farmers Market opens Saturday at City Hall
Family Civil War saber now takes on different feeling
By Michael Green
Fifth in a series
MILTON, Ga. | Growing up in rural Gwinnett County in the 1950s and 1960s, I was fortunate to learn about and appreciate my family history. I loved talking to my elders.
My grandmother had interesting historical items throughout her house, and I enjoyed rummaging through bureau drawers. She could make a hundred years ago seem not so very long ago. My sons seem to have inherited that interest in family lore, as well.
It was hard to miss the saber hanging above the fireplace mantel in the Liddell den. Though dulled, there seemed to be glints of gold that would wink from its surface. An old rifle with a muzzle and the horn of a bull that had been used for gunpowder hung below the saber.
I learned about these objects over the years. The military saber descended from Sgt. George Washington Mills in the Mills family of Gwinnett County, Georgia. He was called Wash Mills and was my great-great grandfather. I inherited the saber from my grandmother, Nellie Mae Mills Liddell in 1984.
After the cataclysm of the American Civil war years, Wash Mills made his way home to the farm in Gwinnett County to resume a quiet life. The saber was put in a place of honor, and in time reflected lost dreams and lost causes. The anger, violence, and destruction that threatened to destroy the United States diminished as the years slipped by. The saber’s sheen dulled and it took on the role of a curious relic or a forbidden toy.
The saber is a joy to behold, shining boldly in the home of my family in Milton, Georgia.
I wrote the words above in an unpublished blog in 2011. Some years ago, I decided to move the saber to a less prominent place and hung it in our home office. After 15 years, my feelings about the symbolism of the saber have evolved. It is a material survivor from a dark and brutal time in the history of our country. My words in 2011, “lost dreams and lost causes,” miss the mark in the America of 2026 where racism has been given a pass.
The rhetoric of the President has shown the tendency to use coded messaging signals to his supporters, according to the August 22, 2023 online Politics column from PBS News. His social media remarks have the capacity to embolden individuals to use online vitriol.
I realize that any reverence for Civil War history is politically, socially, and morally tone-deaf. That time in our country’s history evokes disgust from many Americans. I now look at the saber in my office as a valuable object lesson in history.
Remember these words: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. To covet truth is a very distinguished passion.” George Santayana, Spanish-American philosopher, December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952.
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Our hope: To return to a peaceful nation again
By Elliott Brack
Editor and publisher, GwinnettForum
MARCH 3, 2026 | Ever since I was in my first year of school, we were taught that the United States was a peaceful and fair nation that sought to do right. It did not seek to expand by attacking other nations.
Our nation’s history is steeped in the early settlers wanting to be free and independent, but they felt oppressed by the controlling British. These colonists were people willing to fight for independence.
As freedom was won on the battlefield, our people set up a nation ruled by law and found continuing spectacular growth. It was a far-flung nation between two giant oceans. We were virtually isolated, except for a nation to our north, and another to our south.
The United States defended its freedom in the War of 1812. Later conflicting factions brought our countrymen to attack one another, in a horrible civil war ending with neither side able to call a victory. But it polarized the slavery issue and brought new freedom to the enslaved population.
When in the early 20th Century, the Great War to end all wars broke out in Europe, Americans helped end that conflict. Our country wanted nothing more than world peace. But it was not to be.
I remember December 7, 1941. Living in Macon then, we learned of the second great war from hearing newsboys walking our neighborhood sidewalks, yelling “Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Japs bomb Pearl Harbor!”
Few of us knew where Pearl Harbor was. Soon we found ourselves in a two-front war, as we were fighting Germany too. We had to protect ourselves, doing it successfully, as World War II finally came to a close. Then for a short time, we enjoyed peace.
But other conflicts broke out. The United States tried to halt Communist aggression on the Korean peninsula, eventually coming to a stalemate. But at least the fighting stopped.
We tried to help another nation fight Communism, but failed in Vietnam. We also found our way at war against Iraq and Afghanistan, to little avail.
But in all our military activities, the United States has never sought to take land for ourselves and take freedom away from other peoples. After all, our very Constitution begs us to make peace work.
So last weekend, our nation attacked Iran. That grieves us, and makes life on earth less safe for all mankind. Our prayer is that this will be a short-lived war, and that the earth can return to a more peaceful time.
But it won’t be easy for the world to right itself overnight with our nation having an undisciplined bully as a leader. President Donald Trump seems to have no solid base and understanding from which to work, bouncing from one topic after another with no rhyme or reason.
Trump’s order to attack Iran has put America’s military personnel in grave danger; already, three American servicemen have been killed. The start of the war has killed Iran’s leader. That may harden that nation to resist this aggression. Naturally, the Iranian government has retaliated against us, striking our warships in the Middle East, killing the aforementioned three Americans.
It is obvious that this is President Trump’s war alone. He did not seek Congress’ approval of the start of the war, which is supposed to be the law. But Congress is so weak in resisting President Trump that much of America has lost its faith in Congress, especially with the do-nothing Republican side.
Our hope and prayer is that our nation can find ways of ending this new war, and regain the peace.
We ask God to send us a way to make our nation less aggressive and more peaceful, and return us to a good and fair nation, again.
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Guard us against those who move in radical directions
“The most heinous and the most cruel crimes of which history has record have been committed under the cover of religion or equally noble motives.” – M.H. Gandhi
By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. | In the past, I have written columns regarding religion and religious leaders, centered around the Judeo-Christian faith and values. Generally, these articles detail how Georgia’s country preachers are generally admirable, likeable people.
And how the reverse is often true for national televangelists, who seem to only care about the accumulation of power and money (and they do a very good job of getting both).
Usually, although not always, religions have some altruistic, idealistic motives as their basis…at least in theory. Whether or not the practitioners live up to their ideals is the big question. To quote Gandhi again: “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”
Christianity, over the last 2,000 years, has had some radical leaders who persecuted many non-believers. But the same can be said for every major religion. Extremism and religion when combined are a lethal brew, as shown below.
On an overseas trip, I met a very well-to-do and likeable lady who was Buddhist. We got into a discussion of religion and the Middle East. She was rightfully concerned with both the slaughter of Israeli innocents on October 10, and the overreaction by Israel in Gaza, which has taken the lives of thousands of civilians.
I understood where she was coming from, but she was shocked at part of my response. Some people would say that Buddhism is the most enlightened and peaceful religion. And in general, it is a very positive force in the world. But, as I pointed out to her, not when taken to the extreme.
This well-educated woman was unaware that in Myanmar (Burma), Muslims were being slaughtered by radical Buddhists. In fact, over a million Muslims have fled to Bangladesh, creating the largest refugee camp in the world. Christians are also being persecuted, although not to the same degree. For some reason, the Western press seems obsessed with Israeli Jews violently taking over Gaza (which is certainly a humanitarian tragedy), while ignoring this situation with Buddhists.
Similarly, the West ignores the Nigerian humanitarian crisis which has taken the lives of 40,000 men, women and children since 2009. Boko Haram, the Islamic State-West Africa (ISIS-WA) and other terrorist jihadist groups have been murdering civilians (primarily Christians) for nearly two decades.
The one big religion that I have not mentioned is Hinduism. The largest Hindu state is India, which also has a large Muslim minority that is persecuted. For example, influential Hindu religious and political figures have incited violence, demanding that Muslim women be raped and Muslims murdered. Thousands have been killed in numerous incidents.
Here is the bottom line. Every one of these major religions have numerous positive characteristics. They are only problematic when radical leaders and political types get involved.
The most recent example is when an American, Mike Huckabee, our ambassador to Israel, said that “It would be fine if they took it all” in response to a question about Israel’s right to more land in the Middle East. Obviously, even our closest Muslim friends in the region reacted negatively.
Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state is paramount, but I did not feel comfortable reading Huckabee’s statement. We must all guard against those who would move us in radical directions, especially in the name of religion.
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Bemused by response to reader’s letter
Editor, the Forum:
In response to Friday’s letter from Jeff Gorke: I’m both amused and bemused by your response. Can you itemize exactly which “basic freedoms” we have lost?
You seem to have succumbed to the knee-jerk progressive response.
Perhaps some of those freedoms would be: freedom from wearing masks? Freedom from losing one’s job for not getting a government mandated injection? Freedom to speak your mind without fear of social ostracism?
– Rick Hammond, Flowery Branch
Dear Rick: Yes, those, too. We’ll stand by what we said previously. – eeb
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Georgia primaries will take place in 2.5 months
Remember these important dates and confirm your voter registration by the April 20 registration deadline:
- General Primary/Nonpartisan Election: May 19; and
- General Primary/Nonpartisan Election Runoff: June 16.
Advance voting for the General Primary/Nonpartisan Election will take place April 27 through May 15 at 13 advance voting locations. Visit MVP.SOS.GA.gov to check your voter registration status, find your polling place, and view sample ballots.
Meanwhile, candidates are qualifying to run for office this week.
The fourth annual Taste of Lilburn returns March 7 featuring 30 local restaurants. It will take place at Parkview High School from 4 to 7 p.m., bringing together food, fellowship, and philanthropy.
Hosted by the Lilburn Woman’s Club , the event will showcase 30 local restaurants offering samples of their signature dishes. Attendees will enjoy a diverse culinary experience while directly supporting meaningful community initiatives.
Proceeds from the Taste of Lilburn benefit local scholarships, food pantries, and support for Habitat for Humanity, reinforcing the event’s commitment to strengthening families and expanding opportunity across the region.
The Lilburn Woman’s Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was recently voted a Best of Gwinnett Charitable Organization, and the Taste of Lilburn earned recognition as a Best of Gwinnett Festival — honors that reflect the event’s growing impact and strong community support.
This event continues to grow each year because it reflects the heart of our community. When neighbors come together to share a meal, we’re also creating scholarships, supporting families in need, and building stronger foundations for the future. Tickets are available now at tasteoflilburn.org.
GGC offers academic experience night on April 1
Deciding to attend college and selecting the right institution are among the most consequential decisions a person can make for their future.
To help families make that choice, Georgia Gwinnett College invites prospective students and their families to explore the possibilities during Academic Experience Night at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.
Kimberly Jordan, vice president for enrollment management services, says: “Academic Experience Night gives everyone a chance to explore their interests, meet our faculty and picture themselves as a student here. One of the first questions students ask is, ‘What can I study at GGC?’”
With 21 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 60 concentrations, attendees can connect directly with faculty to learn about academic pathways, career outcomes and hands-on learning opportunities. Current students will also be on hand to share what life is like as a Grizzly, from classes and campus resources to clubs and student organizations.
Forum confirms death of Lawrenceville’s Frank Sharp
GwinnettForum regretfully reports the death of its former Roving Photographer Frank Sharp, 83, of Lawrenceville. Friends of his from the Lawrenceville Senior Center tell us that Frank died in a local hospital Feb. 25, 2025. There was no obituary or funeral and his body was cremated.
Jim Steiner of Maynardville, Tenn., says that members of the 1960 class of Horace Maynard High School, where Frank graduated, will have a casual service remembering him at a luncheon at Little Joe’s Restaurant there at 11:30 a.m. on March 14, 2026.
Maynardville has a sign entering town that says it is the “cradle of country music.” Among musicians who are from that area are Hall of Famers Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, Carl Smith and Kenny Chesney.
EMC Foundation sending $70,719 to local nonprofits
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total of $90,719 in grants for organizations during its recent meeting, including $70,719 to organizations serving Gwinnett County.
$15,000 to Hebron Community Health Center, Inc. (Truth’s Community Clinic), Lawrenceville, for its Direct Patient Care Program to provide medical testing and supplies for uninsured and low-income residents in Barrow and Gwinnett counties.- $10,000 to Barrow Ministry Village, Inc., Winder, for its Counseling Sponsorship Program to provide individual and group counseling sessions for residents in Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson and Oglethorpe counties.
- $7,500 to Mom Squad Worldwide Agency, Inc. for its Maternal Mental Health and Family Dynamics Program to provide mental health support sessions for participants in Gwinnett County.
- $7,500 to Rachel’s Gift for its Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Program to provide families experiencing the loss of a child with support group counseling in Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties.
- $6,360 to Angel House of Georgia, Inc., Gainesville, for its Angel Fund Program to support women battling addiction with residential treatment sponsorships for residents in Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson and Lumpkin counties.
- $6,000 to Lifewell Ministries, Inc., Snellville, for its Health Program to provide individual and group counseling support for residents in Banks, Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties.
- $5,000 to Ser Familia, Inc. for its Mental Health Service Program to provide counseling sessions for individuals experiencing trauma in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties.
- $4,175 to Families First, Inc. for its Vance Behavioral Health Program for counseling sessions for families in Gwinnett County.
- $3,350 to Center Point Georgia, Gainesville, for its Mental Health Community Outreach Program to provide support for community-based workshops for residents in Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson and Lumpkin counties.
- $3,334 to Navigate Recovery for its Light Way Addiction Recovery Program to provide housing and comprehensive support for individuals affected by addiction in Gwinnett County.
- $2,500 to The DL Handy Foundation, Inc. for its Project Uplift Program to provide counseling sessions for individuals in need in all counties in Jackson EMC’s service area.
Jackson EMC Foundation grants are made possible by the 225,264 participating cooperative members who have their monthly electric bills rounded to the next dollar amount through the Operation Round Up program. Their “spare change” has funded 2,167 grants to organizations and 442 grants to individuals, putting more than $22.6 million back into local communities since the program began in 2005.
The Secret of Secrets, by Dan Brown
From Karen J. Harris, Stone Mountain: In this book, the reader will travel to Prague and begin an awe inspiring and terrifying journey towards knowledge that may be more than can be spiritually and scientifically digested. It features Professor Robert Langdon who travels with Katherine Solomon, a noetic scientist who will present ideas from her propulsive manuscript that deals with the nature of human consciousness. A savage murder hurls the trip into a calamity, with Katherine going missing and her manuscript destroyed. Robert Langdon delves into the labyrinth that is Prague to both find Katherine and escape a ruthless potential murderer. He follows a trail through to numerous places and discovers a degenerate world of scientists who try to bridge the gap between the essence of the human brain and human consciousness with unearthly results. The reader will be pulled into an astonishing junket as The Secret of Secrets is the ultimate page turner.
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Shelby Maughon
Shelby Maughon, 83, of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A funeral service was held March 1, 2026 at Victory Baptist Church, Loganville, with Pastor Josh Ayers officiating. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park, 925 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville.
Shelby was the owner of The Total Look Hair Salon prior to retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Polly Ann Ledford; and sisters, Helen Thorn and Diane Greene. Shelby is survived by her husband of 28 years, James H. Maughon of Loganville; children and their spouses, Sonya (James) McDaniel of Winder, Charles (Lorie) Anderson of Monroe, and Brian Barrett of Dacula; brothers and sister-in-law, Harold Dean (Wanda) Ledford and Harley Ledford, Jr., all of Oklahoma; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda (Richard) Walling of Texas and Mary Frances Nelson of Carrollton; grandchildren, Lynsey Harvey; Lance (Kylie) Folkerts, Bray Barrett; great grandchildren, Brayden Harvey, Emilia Harvey, Joshua Folkerts, Emerson Folkerts; long time caregiver, Gloria McDaniel; numerous family and friends.
Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville. Sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com.
Jones concentrates her stories on Atlanta
Tayari Jones is a writer whose stories and literary imagination center on Georgia and its capital city. Born and raised in Atlanta, Jones has written a number of short stories and articles but is best known for her novels.
Born to Mack and Barbara Jones in 1970, Jones spent most of her childhood in southwest Atlanta, with the exception of 1983, when her father, a Clark Atlanta University professor, took the family to Nigeria, West Africa, on a Fulbright Scholarship.
In 1991 Jones completed her bachelor’s degree in English from Spelman College; in 1994 she received a master’s degree in English from the University of Iowa, and in 2000 she completed an M.F.A. in fiction from Arizona State University. Since then, she has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Radcliffe Institute, and United States Artists.
Leaving Atlanta, a story told primarily from the perspective of three children, centers on the Atlanta child murders that terrorized the city between 1979 and 1981. Jones was in fifth grade at Oglethorpe Elementary 30 African American children from the neighborhoods near her home and school were murdered. Leaving Atlanta is, according to Jones, her effort to “record the events of [her] generation,” focusing particularly on the Atlanta child murders while also highlighting Atlanta neighborhoods and considering the urban South and rising Black middle class. The book won many awards, including the Zora Neale Hurston / Richard Wright Foundation Legacy Award for Debut Fiction.
In her second novel, The Untelling, Jones presents a Black family split by a tragedy that isolates the surviving members from each other and disrupts their secure middle-class life. In 2005, The Untelling won the Lillian Smith Book Award (named for Georgia writer Lillian Smith and administered by the Southern Regional Council).
Jones’ third novel, Silver Sparrow, revisits suburban Atlanta in the 1980s to tell the story of a man’s two families—one public, one secret—and their different but parallel lives.
In her fourth novel, An American Marriage, Jones’ explores the inequalities of the criminal justice system through its impact on a single family. Set in present-day Atlanta, the novel follows the diverging narratives of newlywed protagonists Roy and Celestial, whose upwardly-mobile, middle-class lives are upended when Roy is wrongfully convicted and incarcerated. Named an Oprah Winfrey book club pick, the novel quickly became a New York Times best seller.
Her next novel, Kin, was released in February 2026. It follows the lives of two best friends, Annie and Niecy, both growing up motherless in the 1950s South. Their lives diverge, with Annie continuing to search for her mother and Niecy discovering the world of Atlanta’s growing Black middle class.
Jones has also published in a variety of periodicals. She also served as editor of Atlanta Noir, a collection of short stories set in her hometown.
Jones has held professorships at the University of Illinois, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and Rutgers-Newark University in New Jersey. She is currently a professor of creative writing at Emory University. In 2018, Jones was inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame.
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Do you recognize where this beautiful dome is situated?
Isn’t this a beautiful dome? The dark wood and the lighter layers of color contrast neatly. Your job is to figure out where this masterpiece is located. Send your answer to ebrack2@gmail.com and include your hometown.
Today’s mystery photo is the work of Bruce Johnson of Lawrenceville.
Several readers recognized our last issue’s mystery photo, including David Will, Lilburn; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Molly Titus, Peachtree Corners; Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Byron Gilbert of Duluth; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas. He wrote:
“Today’s mystery photo is of the Discovery, a full-scale replica of a 17th-century ship, one of three that are docked at the Jamestown Settlement, a living history museum of the original 1607 European settlement in Williamsburg, Va. Named Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery, three replica ships were originally created in 1956 to celebrate the 350th-anniversary ‘Jamestown Festival.’ The ships were replaced with more detailed and historically accurate replicas between 2004 and 2007 and are now docked along the James River in the Jamestown Settlement.
“The Discovery was a single-mast, 66-foot-long ship with a cargo capacity of 20 tons. It was the smallest of the three ships that took the 4-1/2-month journey from Blackwall, London, to James Forte (later called Jamestown), the first permanent English settlement in North America. It was manned by nine crew members and transported 12 colonists on the long and perilous journey. In contrast, the mid-sized Godspeed was a three-mast, 40-ton, 88-foot ship, with 13 crew members and 39 colonists, while the Susan Constant was the largest of the three ships (120-ton, 116 feet, three masts, 17 crew, 54 colonists) and served as the flagship of the fleet.
“Historically, the Discovery’s purpose was unique in that, unlike its counterparts that returned to England with timber in June 1607, the Discovery was a much smaller, faster, and more easily maneuverable ship that remained in North America and became the colonists’ primary tool for exploring the inland waterways and charting the Chesapeake Bay. Later, it famously participated in six expeditions to the Northwest Passage, including Captain Henry Hudson’s ill-fated 1610 voyage, which resulted in the 1611 mutiny. The crew became dissatisfied with Hudson’s leadership during a brutal winter when the Discovery became trapped in the ice of Hudson Bay. This eventually led to the crew mutiny in June 1611, who abandoned Hudson, his son, and seven others adrift in a small boat while the ship sailed the Discovery back to England.”
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Snellville Farmers Market opens Saturday at City Hall
Speaking at the Snellville Commerce Club on its March 3 noontime luncheon will be Capt. Chris Raymer, of the Salvation Army in Gwinnett County. The meeting is in the Community Room of Snellville City Hall. Reservations are required. Register at this link.
Property Tax Information Session will be on March 3 at 6 p.m. at the Duluth Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. Join the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s Office to learn about property taxes and how to apply for exemptions to save money.
The Norcross PDC (people drinking coffee) meets each Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at the 45 South Café in downtown Norcross. The March 4 meeting will feature Chris Carr, former attorney general of Georgia, who is running for governor of Georgia. The event is free and visitors are welcomed.
Georgia Gwinnett College history class on Revolutionary America on March 4 at 6:30 p.m.is open to the public. It will be at the Belonging Center in Room B-1000. It is also part of the Gender Studies in the Classroom: Traveling Series, helping to mark Women’s History Month. Given that Abigail Adams wrote her famous “Remember the Ladies” letter to husband and Declaration signer John Adams 250 years ago this March, it seemed appropriate to make this part of the “Unbuttoning the Declaration@250” series.
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre brings this timeless fairy tale, Cinderella, to life at the Gas South Theatre in three performances on March 6, 7, and 8. This is the kind of evening that becomes more than a show. For tickets, go here.
The Snellville Farmers’ Market is on the first and third Saturday of each month. The next market is March 7 at the City Hall Parking lot.
Gwinnett will have a chalk fest festival in March. Gas South District, in partnership with Sugarloaf Community Improvement District and the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning, will host Draw the District: A Chalk Arts Festival on Saturday, March 7. It will bring a free, community-wide celebration of art, culture, and creativity to the area.
Irish Fest will take place in downtown Norcross on March 7, from noon to 5 p.m. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style, with lively music, spirited Irish dancing, good food, balloon tying and other events. This is a partnership between the Norcross Business Association and the Drake School of Dancing.
Author Terri Parlato discusses her newest psychological suspense novel, She Thought She Was Safe, where a young woman is reunited with the famous father she never knew. This will take place on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lilburn Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library.
The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber will have its next Thursday Thought Leaders luncheon at Hilton Atlanta Northeast on March 12 at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Ken Bernhardt, professor at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. The topic: “Why Strategic Plans Fail: 10 Pitfalls Every Leader Should Know.” Buffet lunch is included. Registration is required and closes at noon on March 10.
A Night at the Hunnicutt Inn will be at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. This is an original play sharing the history of Mt. Carmel and the Pinckneyville community! Performances are Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the church at 5100 S. Old Peachtree Road, Norcross. Tickets are $15 and include dessert! Purchase tickets here.
Participate in the Peachtree Corners Baptist Church 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. for the Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk benefiting Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. Enjoy as a runner, walker, and family friendly 5K, running along a quiet neighborhood course. Race is chip-timed, and registration includes a t-shirt, post-race refreshments, and medals for Top 3 Overall and Masters M/F finishers as well as top three M/F finishers in each age group. To register, click here.
Join the Gwinnett Historical Society’s next meeting on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville. This meeting will feature guest speaker Susan Hogue from Master Framing and Preservation in Chamblee, who will discuss the proper care and restoration of family heirlooms.
Gwinnett Master Gardeners will meet at the Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, on March 16 at 7 p.m. Speaker will be Dr. Allan Armitage, renowned horticulturist, will be discussing his new book, The Common-Sense Gardener, which offers hands-on gardening with wisdom, humor and no-nonsense advice.
Opening the Door to Yiddish: Join us for a fascinating lecture with literary scholar Dr. Miriam Udel, explore a vibrant culture through the stories told to its children, and gain insight before diving into the Library’s 2026 Yiddish Book Club Series. This will be March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Duluth Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library.
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