Something memorable happened in this house. See if you can locate the house and tell what the significant event that took place here. Send your answers to ebrack2@gmail.com to include your hometown.
County Commissioner Matthew Holtcamp of Buford recognized the last mystery photo immediately. “That is our church parish, Mary our Queen, in Peachtree Corners. We have been parishioners for about a year now. After visiting the many options available, we selected Mary our Queen for its vibrant liturgical and music programs. It is absolutely beautiful!”
Others recognizing the sanctuary include Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Pat Bruschini, Cathy Loew, and Molly Titus, Peachtree Corners, Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; Steve Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; and Meg Sweigart, Duluth.
Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex., said: “Today’s mystery photo is of the relatively new Mary Our Queen (MOQ) church located on The Corners Parkway in Peachtree Corners. Plans for the building began in 2008 when then retired pastor Father David Dye wanted to relocate St. Gerard’s Catholic Church from Buffalo, N.Y. after it was de-consecrated, because of lower attendance. Dye’s vision was to dismantle St. Gerard’s brick-by-brick and move it to Peachtree Corners, where it would be rebuilt. However, initial estimates for the relocation efforts exceeded $16 million The project was scaled back, with plans to build a new church that closely replicated the century-old Buffalo church, while removing, restoring and relocating many of the historical artifacts from St. Gerard’s Catholic Church.
“The new church was designed by architectural firm Harrison Design from Atlanta. The design was heavily based on the Roman Basilica-style of St. Gerard’s, and captured the essence of what it looked like on both the inside and outside. Work was completed within two years, with the dedication on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2019. The original altars, stained-glass windows and the 105-year-old oak pews were relocated and restored before being installed in the new church.”
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Radloff school bus driver is Rotary Hidden Hero
Radloff Middle School bus driver Jamario Felder, third from right, is being hailed as a hero for actions he took to save a student who was unconscious on his bus in August. The Rotary Club of Gwinnett County presented its Hidden Hero Award and a check for $500 to Felder recently. Rotary members at the presentation included from left Soul Ongoiba, Katrina Lucisano, Joe Godfrey, Louis Radloff, Schelly Marlatt, Felder, Brad Beisbier (Rotary president) and Mike Fulton.
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