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8/12: On new Aurora series; Two new high schools; more

8/12: On new Aurora series; Two new high schools; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Aurora Lab Series To Have Regional Premiere with Next Offering
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two New High Schools Coming to Norcross and Meadowcreek Areas
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Nothing Wrong with Having a Partisan Political Action Group
UPCOMING: Hudgens Center Offers Program On Marketing of Handmade Products
NOTABLE: Sugar Hill Seeks Assistance in Picking New Downtown Mural Design
RECOMMENDED: The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta Gets Several Tangible Legacies from Hosting Olympic Games
CALENDAR: Foster Parents Workshop Upcoming in Two Sessions
TODAY’S QUOTE: Raymond Chandler’s Views on Ability, Motivation and Attitude
MYSTERY PHOTO: This Mystery Photo Has Few Clues To Guide You
LAGNIAPPE: This Auburn Little Free Library Is in the Middle of Town

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by · August 12, 2016 · Full issues
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JOHNSON: Why City of Norcross observes Fourth on July 3

By Sherry Johnson | You may wonder why the City of Norcross began celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks on the third of July. It goes back to one of the older institutions in the city, that of Johnson’s Store.

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by · July 1, 2016 · Another View
5/13: On Norcross muralist; passing school buses; more

5/13: On Norcross muralist; passing school buses; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Norcross Picks Artist for Depicting a Mural on Its Skin Alley

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Passing Stopped School Buses More a Problem Than You May Imagine

SPOTLIGHT: Hayes Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC

FEEDBACK: Outsider’s View of Proposed Bridge for Peachtree Corners

UPCOMING: Gwinnett Village Names Anderson-Bomar Sole Finalist as New Director

NOTABLE: Snellville Swears In Tadia Whitner as Associate Judge of City Court

RECOMMENDED: The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Jackson Lee Nesbitt Finds First Work with Etching Commission

TODAY’S QUOTE: The World of Theory, According to Yogi Berra

CALENDAR: Find the latest events in Gwinnett

MYSTERY PHOTO: Is This Photograph of a Familiar Scene That You Recognize?

LAGNIAPPE: NSDAR Chapter Recognizes Miriam S. Machida for Community Service

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by · May 13, 2016 · Uncategorized
FOCUS: Norcross picks artist for mural depiction on wall in Skin Alley

FOCUS: Norcross picks artist for mural depiction on wall in Skin Alley

By Cindy Flynn | This fall, the large drab cinderblock building that protrudes onto Skin Alley in the center of Historic Norcross will blossom into a lively mural, designed to welcome and delight Norcross’ multicultural community and many visitors. Viewable from several vantage points in the city, the artwork will dramatically alter the Norcross visual experience.

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by · May 13, 2016 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Just where are these classic buildings located adjacent to water?

MYSTERY: Just where are these classic buildings located adjacent to water?

These classic buildings obviously front on water, and it appears that the part of the structure touching the water are boat houses. (However, they do resemble faces.) Ever seen this view before? If you know where it is, send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.

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by · January 15, 2016 · Mystery photos
12/1: On family history, GOP convention, cemetery tour

12/1: On family history, GOP convention, cemetery tour

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Children Do Better When They Know Their Family History
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Would a Deadlocked GOP Convention Turn To Someone Not Running?
ANOTHER VIEW: Historic Free Tour of Norcross Cemetery Scheduled on December 12
FEEDBACK: Not Happy When People Change the Name of Holidays
UPCOMING: A Christmas Carol Returns to Aurora Theatre
NOTABLE: More Young Men Performing at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
RECOMMENDED OUTING: The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Leads the Nation in the Production of Pecans
TODAY’S QUOTE: What “Bipartisan” Really Means
MYSTERY PHOTO: Clues Galore for This Edition’s Mystery Photo

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by · December 1, 2015 · Today's Focus
ISSUE 14.97: Spring cleaning, Nash’s challenges, more

ISSUE 14.97: Spring cleaning, Nash’s challenges, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Mega Recycling Day Coming to Norcross on March 28
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Chairman Nash Got To Preaching about Gwinnett’s Future
ANOTHER VIEW: Meaningless Hearings Are Often Held by Some Conservatives
FEEDBACK: Sets Record Straight on Name of One of the Malls in Gwinnett
UPCOMING: St. Patrick’s Day Is Theme of Presentation in Norcross
NOTABLE: Norma Santana Wins NAMAR’s “Captain of Industry” Award
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Cordele’s Joe Williams Was Top Male Jazz Vocalist for Years
TODAY’S QUOTE: How Stengel Let One Guy Down Easily
MYSTERY PHOTO: Last Edition’s Mystery Photo Was Taken In Portugal

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by · March 13, 2015 · Full issues
FOCUS: Spring cleaning time with Norcross recycling on March 28

FOCUS: Spring cleaning time with Norcross recycling on March 28

By Paula Hastings | It’s getting near that time of the year for Spring Cleaning. The City of Norcross is once again planning its Mega Recycling Day — shredding, non-hazardous materials, electronic — on March 28. Held each year in the spring and fall, the event in March is always the most popular.

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by · March 13, 2015 · Today's Focus
ISSUE 14.94: Cities get grants, Hudgens Prize, more

ISSUE 14.94: Cities get grants, Hudgens Prize, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Two Gwinnett Cities Get LCI Grant from ARC
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Looking at the Hudgens Prize Winners and Current Finalists
FEEDBACK: Stamp Club Member Concerned about Lilburn Decision
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Tech Hosting Program for Future Scientists
NOTABLE: What The Rookie Wrote Back to His Mother from Spring Training
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Naomi Woodroof Gains Fame for Pioneering Work in Agriculture
TODAY’S QUOTE: Hold It a Minute Before We Need To Believe That!
MYSTERY PHOTO: Aging Building May Give Hint of Its Use
LAGNIAPPE: News from the Gulf of Aden

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by · March 3, 2015 · Full issues
FOCUS: Regional Commission makes awards to two Gwinnett cities

FOCUS: Regional Commission makes awards to two Gwinnett cities

By Jim Jaquish | ATLANTA, Ga. — The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $800,000 in its latest round of Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to two Gwinnett County cities, and six other communities. The LCI grants will help these communities create new plans for quality growth and help develop innovative policies that support more vibrant, connected communities. Once their studies and plans are complete, these communities will be eligible for additional LCI funding for transportation projects needed to implement their plans.

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by · March 3, 2015 · Today's Focus
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