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Thanks to an honest stranger I need to thank someone I never met. I was shopping at Wal-Mart recently in Canton. After placing my purchases in my vehicle, I pushed [...]

Immigration: Responses to Cynthia Tucker's column 'Big Business grows fat from illegal workers,' @issue, April 9 Blacks overlooked --- again I would like to thank Cynthia Tucker for her insightful [...]

I'll never forget my eighth-grade language arts teacher at Trickum Middle School more than 20 years ago --- Ms. June McPherson. She nurtured in me a love for classic books [...]

Sudan Responses to ''Blood soaks Sudan,'' Editorial, April 26 Then why rip war in Iraq? Where does The Atlanta Journal-Constitution get its foreign policy double standard for President Bush? You [...]

Economy: Responses to 'Tell the $5.15 hourly wage its time is up,' Editorial, Sept. 6 Consumers always have to ante up Let's see, slow job growth --- why not ask [...]

Gwinnett schools use funds wisely Atlanta Public Schools' gross negligence regarding $4.5 million worth of equipment turns my stomach because it can be done right. As an insider (a teacher), [...]

For centuries, American churches have served as gathering places for community activities, both religious and nonreligious. Especially in small towns, churches historically have been the only indoor venues large enough [...]

When I learned Gwinnett County was to play host to the world premiere of the new musical production 'On Eagle's Wing,' I almost chuckled. Wasn't it just yesterday that Gwinnett [...]

Illegal immigrants: Responses to 'Modern-day slavery helps Florida's farms thrive,' News, Dec. 7 It doesn't compare to black experience At no point did the author mention that these 'illegal immigrants' [...]

Affirmative action: A bone tossed to the masses Thomas Sowell's column on affirmative action is an excellent example of a reasoned, logical and honest assessment of our educational system ('Selling [...]

In a time when budget cuts are forcing the elimination of schools' music and arts programs across the nation, one group, the Gwinnett-based Atlanta Youth Choir, seeks to fill that [...]

In recent days, Gwinnett has earned fame for being home to the Atlanta Braves' newest young dynamo, Jeff Francoeur. Jessica Jones, a Gwinnett County native, is a world-class opera singer. [...]

Another year, another election. Sickened by all the mud-slinging ads and intrusive recorded calls to my home, I quelled my irritations about last week's election and partook of the privilege [...]

***** CORRECTION: 07/16/02, Page A/02: A headline on a column in the July 15 Gwinnett section incorrectly described Cornerstone Bible Church. Cornerstone is a nondenominational church. ***** Over the years, [...]

One of the benefits of the increasingly multiethnic population in Gwinnett County is the abundance of enticing eateries. Thanks to a food-loving neighbor, I have come to savor spicy Thai [...]

Twice a year, thousands of mothers and grandmothers from every corner of Gwinnett wind their ways around buildings and across the parking lots of the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Facing late-winter [...]

Tucked away in a shopping center at U.S. 29 and Oakland Road, Lawrenceville's Murray-Grest School is a hidden gem. Originally, founders Pam Murray, a longtime Gwinnett County teacher, and Melinda [...]

Home schooling: Parents deserve credit for taking on high costs Thanks to Jim Wooten for his column suggesting a tax credit for expenditures related to home schooling ('Home school a [...]

GOOD NEIGHBORS: Stranger checks in Last week, while visiting my terminally ill brother at Rockdale Hospital, I noticed an envelope on my windshield as I was exiting the parking lot. [...]

Every young boy dreams of owning a hamster. It was not until my son stopped asking for one that my husband and I got the 'bright' idea to give in [...]

The familiar holiday lyrics, 'caroling, caroling through the town,' conjure up visions of days gone by. Days when life seemed simpler, dress was more refined and etiquette was elevated to [...]

If you find yourself lacking in festive holiday spirit, spend some time in a senior living facility, and you will find a cure for your holiday blues. I recently had [...]

While doing research for a recent article, I happened upon a woman in a Publix grocery store who could not contain her excitement about her senior women's tap-dance group called [...]

State may not stop with these children I am extremely concerned about a dangerous infringement of parental rights and civil liberties in the seizing of the House of Prayer children. [...]

THE PRESIDENT-ELECT ISSUE: Corruption will prevail We lost our country Tuesday to corruption and politics. Clinton started it, and Gore just finished it. And it only took them eight years. [...]

Underground votes Late on Election Day, Al Gore worried that he may lose Florida, so he dispatched the VFG to look out for his interests. Bill Daley, president of the [...]

SHIRSTEN DREYER What wonderful memories our family has of watching day-long coverage of millennium celebrations around the world. My children saw traditional South Korean dance, a beautifully lighted Red Square [...]

SHIRSTEN DREYER Regarding CNN's Christiane Amanpour's quote about balancing her job and motherhood: 'I can't imagine not doing it (her job). It's my passion. It's my mission . . . [...]