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FOCUS: Bedrock values doing better than pundits decry

FOCUS: Bedrock values doing better than pundits decry

By Andy Brack  |  America’s traditional mom-and-apple-pie values appear to be in better shape than many talking heads and pundits decry, according to a big new national poll.

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by · April 12, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Suwanee hosts annual Arts Festival this weekend

FOCUS: Suwanee hosts annual Arts Festival this weekend

By Cynthia Hill  |  Get ready for an extraordinary experience as the Suwanee Arts Festival prepares to dazzle as the largest and most culturally diverse event in its history! It will be at Suwanee Town Center Park Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 14, from noon to 5 p.m.

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by · April 9, 2024 · Today's Focus
From left are Ed Mizzell; Chairman Tom Luckie, John Gardner, Rob Marbury and Shelly Hoffman. Photos provided

FOCUS: Luckie acquires Duluth creative marketing agency

By Nicholas Wolaver   |  Luckie and Company of Birmingham, Ala., with an office in Duluth, has acquired Marbury Creative Group, a Duluth-based creative marketing agency recognized for its work in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and hospitality industries. 

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by · April 5, 2024 · Today's Focus
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FOCUS: Mystery shopping firm researching senior living

NORCROSS, Ga.  |  As the senior living industry continues to grow and evolve, mystery shopping programs gain valuable insights into the prospective resident experience.

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by · April 2, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Duluth shifts to rolling carts for garbage on May 1

FOCUS: Duluth shifts to rolling carts for garbage on May 1

By Talore Ruedt |  In partnership with Republic Services, the City of Duluth   will upgrade its waste management system and begin using rolling carts for trash collection. Beginning May 1, 2024, Republic Services will implement the transition from designated trash bags to the standard rolling carts.

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by · March 29, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: How you can be aware of what’s going  on in the world

FOCUS: How you can be aware of what’s going  on in the world

By Raleigh Perry  |  If you are getting your national news from the Atlanta Journal and Constitution (AJC), the Marietta Daily Journal, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Gainesville Times or any other local newspaper, you are basically unaware of what is going on in this world.  

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by · March 26, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: We must fight for our principles every single day

FOCUS: We must fight for our principles every single day

By Ashley Herndon  |  The United States is a paradox of freedom vs ill-liberal royalists, plantation capitalists, emperors, fascists, and theocratic zealots.  The battle between the Pharisees and Sadducees is still at full tilt.  How many more millions must die to gain personal liberty?

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by · March 22, 2024 · Today's Focus
The late World War II Sgt. Carvis Williams of Snellville is among the 177 in the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame. His daughters, Joan Ottinger left and Martha Cooper, are between a Junior ROTC Cadet at ceremonies recently for the hanging of the plaques with citations at the Capitol. 

FOCUS: Arkansan had idea to honor Georgia military veterans

By Paul Longgrear  |  In 2011, I was inducted into the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame. It was a touching experience, not just because of the induction service, but because of an incident.

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by · March 19, 2024 · Today's Focus
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FOCUS: Freeing Georgia’s children from anxiety

By Kim Normand Dobrin  |  What does it mean to have dreams? Dreams represent potential, opportunity, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Every child holds the ability to dream big, achieve and evolve. However, anxiety and fear can restrict their potential and limit their opportunities.

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by · March 12, 2024 · Today's Focus
Paige Havens administering polio vaccine  |  Provided.

FOCUS: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

By Paige Havens  |  As a member of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett for 19 years, I’ve been actively engaged in Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. I’ve loyally given to the End Polio Now campaign, as well as championed polio education and awareness events.

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by · March 8, 2024 · Today's Focus