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FOCUS: Peachtree Corners’ bridge: From city-lite to big government

FOCUS: Peachtree Corners’ bridge: From city-lite to big government

By Ali Stinson | It was barely four years ago when Mike Mason was the president of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association on the campaign trail to sell us all on a new concept in local government that he branded “city-lite.”

As the story went, this was a brand new form of government: a city chartered for only three services – trash collection, code enforcement, and planning and zoning. He touted a financial study that said the whole thing could be run for $750,000. It was all very simple. He promised local control of whether and where apartments would be built and cheaper trash collection.

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by · April 19, 2016 · Today's Focus
Bare

FOCUS: Update on Norcross’ new library, Buford Highway improvements

By Josh Bare, city councilman, Norcross | The Norcross City Council is honored to be working closely with Gwinnett County and Commissioner Lynette Howard to plan a new Norcross Branch of the award winning Gwinnett Library System. We see this building as a cornerstone towards re-development on Buford Highway and serving as a pivotal hub for the community to mix and mingle as they enjoy everything a modern library has to offer.

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by · April 12, 2016 · Today's Focus
Marianne Fraulo and Louis Gregory” (photo by Chris Bartelski)

FOCUS: Next Aurora production centers on Cuban-Holocaust story

By Chelsea Bohannon | A lyrical memory play that connects modern day Cuba with the Holocaust, audiences are invited to experience Aurora Theatre’s presentation of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz’s resilient Sotto Voce, April 15 through May 8.

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by · April 8, 2016 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: April 10 meeting in Lilburn to plan for National Night Out

FOCUS: April 10 meeting in Lilburn to plan for National Night Out

By Margot Ashley | On Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, communities around the nation and in Canada will come together to celebrate police and community partnerships! And Lilburn is no different.

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by · April 5, 2016 · Today's Focus
Warbington

FOCUS: Looking back at a decade of progress for Gwinnett’s first CID

By Chuck Warbington | A decade seems like a long time, but in retrospect it feels no more than a blink of an eye. That’s how long the Gwinnett Village Community Investment District (CID) has been working to make southwestern Gwinnett County a better place, and it’s how long I’ve proudly held the position of executive director. The time has come to pass the baton of leadership to the next person, who will no doubt bring fresh ideas and a renewed energy to making a significant, positive impact on this community. As I transition to a new challenge, I have taken time to reflect on the work our CID team has accomplished to date.

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by · April 1, 2016 · Today's Focus
Wilson

FOCUS: Police checks of beverage retailers continue with GUIDE funding

By Jessica Andrews-Wilson | Gwinnett United In Drug Education, Inc. (GUIDE) is a non-profit community-based substance abuse prevention agency that has been serving Gwinnett County since 1986. GUIDE is an expert resource in positive youth development and substance abuse prevention and works together with various community partners to improve community conditions for a safe and healthy Gwinnett.

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by · March 29, 2016 · Today's Focus
South

FOCUS: DUI convictions are not only expensive, but last forever

By Pamela South, judge, State Court of Gwinnett | For over 15 years, I have been a judge and now have heard thousands of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases. I am happy to report that the number of DUI cases has recently fallen slightly in Gwinnett County. And as for multi-DUI offenders, our Gwinnett Accountability Courts have been effective in treating alcoholism and addictions and reducing recidivism. But DUI remains a continuing problem in our county.

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by · March 25, 2016 · Today's Focus
Loveridge

FOCUS: Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia records banner year

By Heather Loveridge | Hi-Hope Service Center; Annandale Village; Peachtree Christian Hospice; Eagle Ranch. These are just a few of the non-profits the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia awarded grants to during 2015, the Community Foundation’s best year to date.

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by · March 22, 2016 · Today's Focus
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FOCUS: Banking community had very good 2015 in Georgia

By Joe Brannen | Georgia’s improved economy and long list of business, infrastructure and quality-of-life attributes fueled good banking performance throughout the state in 2015. And, the state’s banking industry in 2016 continues to offer families and companies strong choice and competition for their business.

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by · March 18, 2016 · Today's Focus
Colquitt

FOCUS: 16 years after dropping out, Loganville resident completes college

By Cody Nichelson | “Amazing and exhausting.” Those are two words that Ruth Colquitt of Loganville uses to describe her journey back to college. Some 16 years after dropping out, she wanted to gain a steady career in an increasingly competitive environment.

Her desire for a degree, however, started much earlier.

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by · March 15, 2016 · Today's Focus
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