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Pedestrian bridge in Rowen.

FOCUS: Rowen Foundation reflects on past year’s activities

By Mason Ailstock  |  As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on the significant strides we’ve made over the past year and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in 2025. At Rowen, we stand at the crossroads of real estate development and community-building, blending state-of-the-art infrastructure with a commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration.

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by · December 20, 2024 · Today's Focus
Copeland

FOCUS: After fire, Buford pastor thankful for outpouring of love

By Jordan Copeland  |  Thanksgiving Day began like so many others—a day filled with gratitude, family, and cherished traditions. We shared a wonderful time at home before joining our church family in the early afternoon.

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by · December 17, 2024 · Today's Focus
Jackson.  Photos provided.

FOCUS: Two GGC commencement speakers overcome adversity

By Ken Scar  |  Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is celebrating two extraordinary graduates whose journeys exemplify the power of resilience, determination, and a commitment to serving others. Mikiah Miller and Shari Jackson come from vastly different backgrounds but share a common thread: the courage to forge new paths in the face of adversity.

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by · December 13, 2024 · Today's Focus
Herndon

FOCUS: Shiftless complain and grumble, and jealousy grows 

By Ashley Herndon  |  Here’s a short story, but one that has been around for decades.

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by · December 10, 2024 · Today's Focus
By the sea at Casablanca. Photos via John Titus.

FOCUS: Morocco among first to recognize United States

By John Titus  |  On a recent overseas trip my wife, Molly, and I spent five  days in Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco. Located in northwest Africa, it overlooks the Mediterranean to the north and the Atlantic to the west. 

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by · December 3, 2024 · Today's Focus
From Scoffey's.

FOCUS: Chocolate — from Peachtree Corners to your doorstep

By Scott Gottuso and Geoffrey Wilson  |  For years, we have had the privilege of being the head chocolatiers at a chocolate shop in Peachtree Corners. Our passion for crafting exceptional, handcrafted chocolates grew during that time, inspiring us to develop something truly our own. 

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by · November 26, 2024 · Today's Focus
Lakeside Chapel and Garden

FOCUS: Williams family building wedding venue at Lake Lanier

By Kasie Bolling  |  A spire is on the rise in Georgia – one that holds deep personal meaning for the family behind one of the South’s most popular destinations, Lake Lanier Islands resort. Under their company – Islands Management, The Williams Family purchased the lease rights to the lakeside resort from the State of Georgia in 2005. 

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by · November 22, 2024 · Today's Focus
Georgia State campus in for changes; provided.

FOCUS: Woodruff  grants $80 million to Georgia State

By Mark Lannaman  |  Georgia State University just received its largest financial gift ever — an $80 million donation from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which is set to define the campus for the future.

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by · November 19, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Legislators decry gun violence but never take action

FOCUS: Legislators decry gun violence but never take action

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist  |  Four Georgia high school students were recently murdered by a teen gunman in Winder. Yes, it is a tragedy. But this situation is not new… and all the praying has failed to solve the firearm problem. 

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by · November 15, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Santa arrives at Duluth rail museum on Saturday

FOCUS: Santa arrives at Duluth rail museum on Saturday

By Chuck Miller  |  The Southeastern Railway Museum (SRM) will welcome the return of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on Saturday, November 16. The museum’s timetable reports an expected arrival of the festive couple on the #3 Local arriving on Track 22 at 1 p.m. Track 22 is the museum’s current passenger loading area in Building 2, adjacent to Southern locomotive 6901. 

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by · November 12, 2024 · Today's Focus