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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.
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.
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
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).
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.