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NEW for 5/20: CFNEG’s 40th, Gwinnett leadership, more

NEW for 5/20: CFNEG’s 40th, Gwinnett leadership, more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Local foundation to honor three at 40th anniversary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Action by school board and county drawing questions
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
ANOTHER VIEW: County feels Mulberry creation is unconstitutional
FEEDBACK: School Board votes near 50 percent increase in budget
UPCOMING: National Guard General to speak on Memorial Day
NOTABLE: Buford School named top district in USA again
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Cartoonist “Baldy” Won Pulitzer Prize for Constitution
MYSTERY PHOTO: Bet many of you have spotted this photo before!
CALENDAR:  AI Summit takes place May 21 at Atlanta Tech Park 

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by · May 20, 2025 · Full issues
FOCUS: Local foundation to honor three at 40th anniversary

FOCUS: Local foundation to honor three at 40th anniversary

By Carlie McMann  |  The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia (CFNEG) will celebrate four decades of philanthropy, leadership and community impact during its 2025 Good2Give Celebration, to be held Thursday, August 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth.

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by · May 20, 2025 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: County feels Mulberry creation is unconstitutional

ANOTHER VIEW: County feels Mulberry creation is unconstitutional

Senate Bill 138 (SB 138), legislation dictating the transition of services between Gwinnett County and the newly created city of Mulberry, (has) become law. Gwinnett County officials have voiced strong opposition to the bill’s unconstitutional, unprecedented and unworkable mandates that will impose an administrative compliance burden as well as a financial burden on all Gwinnett taxpayers, including those who live in the city of Mulberry.

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by · May 20, 2025 · Another View
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NEWS BRIEFS: National Guard general to speak on Memorial Day

Gwinnett County officials will honor fallen military and public service heroes during its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 1 p.m. It will be at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville.

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by · May 20, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Bet many of you have spotted this photo before!

MYSTERY PHOTO: Bet many of you have spotted this photo before!

Some may find today’s Mystery Photo a curve ball, while others may think it difficult. Just where have you seen this image? It may be in the far reaches of your mind, but we bet many readers have seen it before.  Send your thoughts to ebrack2@gmail.com and tell us your hometown.

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by · May 20, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 5/16: Water Tower, Chocolatier, Sugar Hill program

NEW for 5/16: Water Tower, Chocolatier, Sugar Hill program

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Water Tower continues to elevate, educate, innovate
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Local chocolatier operating under Scoffrey’s name
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union 
ANOTHER VIEW: Sugar Hill Church Meals on Wheels program growing
FEEDBACK: Jewish is a religion, not a government
UPCOMING: Norcross Gallery showcases Pigments of Imagination
NOTABLE: Annandale Program Center to bear Pomeranz name
RECOMMENDED: The Rainbow by D.H Lawrence 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: The Tams were early successful vocal group
MYSTERY PHOTO: Murals becoming more popular; where’s this one?
LAGNIAPPE: New local celebrity
CALENDAR:  Multicultural festival May 17 at Gwinnett Place 

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by · May 16, 2025 · Full issues
At work in the laboratory are Faith Carlisle (left), Claude David Mbemba (right). Provided.

FOCUS: Water Tower continues to elevate, educate, innovate

By Kristan VandenHeuvel  |  Since the launch of the two nonprofits that comprise The Water Tower, it has established itself as a dynamic international hub for utilities, researchers, companies, and other industry leaders to address real-world water challenges, while making a meaningful local, national, and international impact on the water sector. 

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by · May 16, 2025 · Today's Focus
Chuck Allen

ANOTHER VIEW: Sugar Hill Church Meals on Wheels program growing

By Chuck Allen  |  For many senior adults in Gwinnett County, maintaining independence while facing mobility challenges, health issues, or financial constraints can be a significant challenge. Fortunately, Neighborhood Meals on Wheels (NMOW) serves as a vital lifeline, delivering not just nutritious meals but also meaningful human connections to our community’s most vulnerable members.

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by · May 16, 2025 · Another View
"Big Boy"

NEWS BRIEFS: Norcross Gallery showcases Pigments of Imagination

The Pigments of the Imagination exhibit continues through June 7 at Norcross Gallery and Studios. 

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by · May 16, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this mural?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this mural?

Murals bring out the best in the outdoor artists. Outdoor murals are becoming less rare in Gwinnett County, as cities and other organizations pay to preserve their heritages. Now see if you can determine where this mural is located.  Send your thoughts to ebrack2@gmail.com, and be sure to tell where you live.

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by · May 16, 2025 · Mystery photos
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