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Great Escape

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Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break.

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Columns

My Take

By Scott Bernarde
Parkview-Brookwood Has Set the Standard in Gwinnett County
Brookwood-Parkview Has Set the Standard in Gwinnett County
Clean Room on the Line for Falcons-Packers
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Historic Norcross: A Railroad Town with an Afterlife

By Sally Toole
Ludie’s Legacy is a Love of Nature
Clever Clues Reveal a Still in Simpsonwood
Simpsonwood Retreat: A Walk into Native History
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Ethnic Eats

By Laura Sullivan
Local Thai Spot is Spiced Right
The Best Things We Ate in 2011
Mi Pilon: Caribbean Comfort Food
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Viewfinder: Norcross's Week in Photos

By Kate Awtrey
Viewfinder: Sweet Art
Viewfinder: Library Helps Promote Healthy Living
Yoga in Norcross: Soothing Mind and Soul
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The Market: Norcross Real Estate Update

By Nancy Minor
Let’s Wheel and Deal!: Buying Your Norcross Dream Home
Real Estate is a Sink or Swim Business
At the Beginning of a New Year, a Foreclosure Recap
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Five Things To Do This Weekend

By Dan Fontaine
Five Things To Do This Weekend
5 Things To Do This Weekend
Ready to Get Out of the House?
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How Well Do You Know Norcross?

By Sally Toole
Where is This? Historic Edition
Where is This? Post-Earth Day Edition
Where is This? Tell Us and Win Stuff!
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Parenting Corner

By MaryBeth Reeves
Every Day is a Suprise
The Excitement of Something New
Creating Balance
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Resolutions: Done

By Carly Stewart
Get in Shape in the New Year
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Local Job Alerts

By Julie Paulk
Job Openings Right in Norcross
Job Openings Right in Norcross
Job Openings Right in Norcross
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Drinking Local: Rolka Nation's Beer Reviews

By Aaron Rolka
Drinking Local: Rolka Nation's Beer Reviews
Drinking Local: Rolka Nation's Beer Reviews
Drinking Local: Rolka Nation's Beer Reviews
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House Hunt

By Demetrius Billie
Norcross House Hunt: Homes Above $350,000
House Hunt: Large Homes
House Hunt: New to the Market
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Julie's Garden Spot

By Julie Foster
A Guide to the Blossom Garden Tour
'Master' Your Garden With Azaleas
Late Winter Treasures
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Great Escape

Chic Boutique Shopping Soiree
Confuse Your Muscles
A Time to (Ballroom) Dance
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Cooking with Pam

By Pam Reich Hopper
Peruvian Grilled Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)
Grilled Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri Sauce
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball)
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What's New at the Library

Workout DVDs at the Library
Taking Care of Business
Uncommon Reads: Unique Books at the Library
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Meet Your Farmers Market Vendor

Whistle Stop Q&A: Ben Shipley Produce
Whistle Stop Q&A: Sugar Tree Farm
Whistle Stop Q&A: Seasonest
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Outstanding Grads

Gifted Student Knows How to Give Back
Two Impressive Norcross High Graduates Prepare For Life
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You Ask, Patch Answers

You Ask: How Do I Post Events and News on Patch?
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Inside the Police Blotter

By Sarah Bakhtiari
Attempted Robbery Reported at Motel 6
Man Robbed After Accepting Car Ride
Aggravated Assault Reported at QuikTrip
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Question of the Week

Is It Morally Wrong to Strategically Foreclose Your Home?
Should Unemployed People Have to Volunteer?
Are HOT Lanes Catching On?
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In Remembrance

Norcross Obituaries: Oct. 12
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Greatest Person of the Month

Becky Dowling: A Life Dedicated to Adults with Disabilities
Local Employee Building Library in Ghana
A Self-Made Woman with a Passion for the Arts, Schools
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Best of Norcross

Readers' Choice: Best Preschool
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Readers' Choice: Place to Work Out
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Laura Whitaker Helps Special-Needs Kids at Extra Special People
Teenager 'Inspires Selfless Service through Mentorship'
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Survivor Aimee Copeland's Goal: Helping Others
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