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FOCUS: New firm formed to produce printed paper cups

FOCUS: New firm formed to produce printed paper cups

BERKELEY LAKE, Ga. | At a modest 20,000-square-foot facility tucked along at  4590 South Berkeley Lake Road, a new business is quietly pouring years of global experience into every paper cup that comes off the production line.

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by · May 30, 2025 · Today's Focus
Wood

FOCUS: How we can stop narcissism from ruining our nation

By Mike Wood   |  In May 2020, I suggested in GwinnettForum that one 2020 presidential candidate apparently had dementia and that the other appeared demented. Unfortunately, hindsight now shows both assessments to be accurate.

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by · May 27, 2025 · Today's Focus
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FOCUS: Mosaic Georgia moving to new location in Lawrenceville

By Lacie Manning    |  Mosaic Georgia, a leading advocate for victims of sexual violence, child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, announces its relocation to a 16,000-square-foot medical office building that will bring all its critical services under one roof. 

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by · May 23, 2025 · Today's Focus
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
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
Norcross Police Chief Bill Grogan

FOCUS: Norcross police achieve its third accreditation award

The Norcross Police Department has earned its third accreditation: the Excellence in Policing (EIP) Certification. This achievement comes from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) and Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS), marking another milestone in the department’s continued pursuit of professional excellence.

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by · May 13, 2025 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Rowen names 15 Georgians to advisory council

FOCUS: Rowen names 15 Georgians to advisory council

By Brian Broderick  |  The Rowen Foundation is forming its inaugural executive advisory council – a diverse collection of 15 leaders who will help inform the vision of Georgia’s largest knowledge sharing community.  

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by · May 9, 2025 · Today's Focus
Carmichael

FOCUS: Native Gwinnettian is partnership economic developer

By Lisa Sherman  |  A new senior vice president for economic development has joined the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. He is Kevin Carmichael, who was raised in Gwinnett and who will spearhead the strategic vision and execution of Partnership Gwinnett, the community and economic development initiative aimed at driving sustainable economic prosperity in the community.

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by · May 6, 2025 · Today's Focus
Holland American’s Zuiderdam' via Wikipedia.

FOCUS: Transatlantic crossing completes one travel dream

By Mike Sweigart  |  Jules Verne was one of my favorite authors while growing up and one of my favorite books was Around the World in 80 Days…now that was an adventure!  

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by · May 2, 2025 · Today's Focus
From left are Neil Duggan, volunteer coordinator; David Fisher, NETWorks director; and volunteers Robert Fairey, Dell Lecoe, Jeanne Marie Marcil and Charlotte Huhtanen.  Duggan is from Lilburn; the others live in Tucker.

FOCUS: There’s a unique food pantry nearby in Tucker 

By Neil Duggan |  Imagine walking into a grocery store where instead of price tags, the aisles are lined with dignity and hope. That’s the everyday reality at the NETWorks Cooperative Ministry in Tucker, Georgia — a Christian-based organization that provides food and financial resources to help neighbors find long-term solutions to poverty. 

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by · April 29, 2025 · Today's Focus