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Black Press: Counteracting, informing and shaping the course of American history

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I was a young child when Rodney King fell victim to police brutality and when, later, the officers involved were acquitted. I remember briefly seeing...

Black History Month: How it began

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February is Black History Month, a great opportunity to celebrate the many achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Since 1976, this annual celebration has...

From history: Historic fishing weir provided food built community

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It is hard to imagine, but long ago, Native Americans lived in settlements along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It is possible, and...

Sugar Hill honors community volunteer Niccolla Brown

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The City of Sugar Hill recently honored Nicolla Brown with the Susan Roebuck Community Champion Award. This award is presented annually to a resident...

Spelling Bee champion Grady Lunday is set to represent Buford City Schools in the upcoming Georgia Regional competition

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The Buford City School District Spelling Bee was held on January 17, 2024, at the BHS Performing Arts Center. A total of 25 students...

Search warrant leads to discovery of almost $1M in stolen items

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA (Feb. 7, 2024) –On Monday night, the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) conducted a search warrant on two adjacent properties on...

Hooper-Renwick Speaker Series is pleased to host a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

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Renowned African American contemporary author, Victoria Christopher Murray, will be speaking at the Hooper-Renwick Speaker Series this month. The series showcases prominent Black authors...

Buford High School’s Advanced Treble Ensemble performs at GMEA In-Service Conference

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Buford High School's Advanced Treble Ensemble was one of only five high school choral groups in Georgia selected to perform at the 2024 Georgia...

Buford High School’s Jay Fox recognized as Alumni Spotlight

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Alumni Spotlight - Jay Fox, Class of 1985 Jay Fox is a proud family man who has been married to his wife, Dorothy Lappington Fox,...

Buford Senior Academy’s Jacob Choi receives reader award

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Meet Jacob Choi, a fourth-grader at Buford Senior Academy in Mrs. Fisher’s class. Jacob is recognized for his passion for reading and his excellent...
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