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Marion Allison Webb Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Julia Davis. Marion was committed to creating city & county unity. She paved the way for early cancer screenings in Gwinnett County and was Editor and Publisher of the Lawrenceville News-Herald and the News-Herald.
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Alma Peevy Frazier Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Mary Long and her son. Alma was Instrumental in renaming Sassafras Alley to Luckie Street. She was a business owner who touched the hearts of her friends and neighbors.
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Bill and Betty Atkinson Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Betty & Bill Atkinson. Bill: City Council Member, Gwinnett County Commission Chairman & Director of Gwinnett County Fair. Betty: The Hudgens Center for the Arts Board of Directors & the Gwinnett Library Board of Trustees
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Frances Brown & Laura Brown (mother & daughter) Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Hashim Fleming and Barbara Brown Frances. Petitioned City Council for street lights & paved roads for Honeysuckle Ave community. "Miss Laura" was one of the first licensed African American beautician business owners (90,000 served).
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Robbie Susan Moore & Eron Moore, Jr. Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Jeramie A Moore, Eron Moore III, Kwane K Moore, Joyce A Moore, and Chelsea B Moore. Robbie & Eron were co-founders of the Gwinnett United Ebony Society. Robbie: League of Women Voters, Human Relations Council BOE. Eron: County Jury Commissioner, Planning Commission Member & Board of Appeals Chairman (City)
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William Reese Sr. Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Sarah Jean Harris, Del Harris, and Michele Harris. William Reese Sr. was a Licensed Funeral Director and he oversaw African American funerals in Gwinnett County. He leaves a legacy of hard work, fortitude and grit.
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Dora P. Gunter Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Gail Stroud and Gloria James. Dora oversaw Gwinnett County Extension Service Home Demonstration and 4-H Agent. She began the school lunch program up on "The Hill" in 1952. Her service to the community planted deep roots of love.
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Timothy 'T.S.' Summerour, Jr. Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Yvette & Ruth Summerour. Timothy 'T.S.' Summerour, Jr. was a U.S. Veteran, Barber, Business Owner, Deacon. He was a gentle spirit who spoke encouragement to all and created bridges for equal rights in the community.
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Annette Williams Tucker & Hubert Tucker, Sr. Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Hubert & Carol Tucker. Annette, a Pharmacist, Co-owned and operated Williams Drug Store for 20 years. Hubert served on the Gwinnett County Hospital Authority during the installation of the first hospital in Lawrenceville.
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Jesse Jackson Baggett Heritage Trail Distinction
Pictured above: Joe Baggett and Peggy Baggett McClesky. Jesse Jackson Baggett served as a Georgia State Senator, Lawrenceville Mayor, Lawrenceville City Councilman, local banker, preserver or state heritage & Founder of J.J. Baggett Oil Company.
- Marion Allison Webb
- Margaret Winn Holt
- James (Jim Vic) Hood, Sr.
- Dr. Webster Pierce Ezzard
- Nathan Louis Hutchins
- Dr. Donald Veal Dove
- Bill & Betty Atkinson
- William Maltbie
- Daniel Ray Sosebee, Sr.
- Willie Frank Bailey
- Rev. W.C. Corley Sr. & Sara Dunn Corley
- Alma Peevy Frazier
- Mary Frazier Long
- Rob (Bob) Baroni
- Dr. Giles Sanford Kelley
- Annette W. Tucker & Hubert Tucker, Sr.
- James Hardy McGee
- Timothy 'T.S.' Summerour, Jr.
- William Grady Holt
- Robbie Susan Moore & Eron Moore, Jr.
- Major William E. Simmons
- Frances Brown & Laura Brown
- Philadelphia Winn Maltbie
- Dora P. Gunter
- Egbert Moultrie Brand
- Jesse Jackson Baggett
- William Reese, Sr.
- Marvin Augustus Allison
- Hilliard Rhodes Jordan, Sr. @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
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