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The faces, the families, and the fallout of fentanyl
“If opioid addiction in the United States is the worst manmade epidemic in the history of American medicine, then fentanyl is the worst mass-murder campaign in American history.” (from the...
Hey Y’all: A New Year—A New Me?
Once again we have sung Auld Lang Syne and made our plans for an exciting new year.
Manners Still Matter: Let’s get back to basics
There was a time when a discussion about manners and etiquette included using the proper fork and writing thank-you notes in a timely manner.
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![Fentanyl has quickly become the number one killer of people ages 18-49. Pictured are Jonathan, LaMontre, and Katie who passed away in 2022 from fentanyl](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fentanyl-families-730px-300x62.jpg)
The faces, the families, and the fallout of fentanyl
“If opioid addiction in the United States is the worst manmade epidemic in the history of American medicine, then fentanyl is the worst mass-murder campaign in American history.” (from the award-winning DO NO HARM documentary produced by Media Policy Center)
![Nicole L. Hendrickson, Chairwoman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nicole-Love-Hendrickson_Jan-2021_240px.jpg)
Gwinnett County: County budget reflects values, priorities
Gwinnett County’s budget for 2023 totals $2.27 billion, broken down into $1.78 billion for operating costs and $488 million for capital improvements.
![Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopts $2.7 billion budget (Special Photo)](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gjac-gwinnett-1000px-300x147.jpg)
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopts $2.7 billion budget
Budget focuses on infrastructure upgrades, employee skills, technology, several new positions and staff for initiatives
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Hey Y’all: A New Year—A New Me?
Once again we have sung Auld Lang Syne and made our plans for an exciting new year.
![Carole Townsend](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Carole-Townsend-340px-200x300.jpg)
Manners Still Matter: Let’s get back to basics
There was a time when a discussion about manners and etiquette included using the proper fork and writing thank-you notes in a timely manner.
![Participating in the 4th Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony were: (L-R) Gwinnett County Commission, Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson; City of Lawrenceville, Mayor David Still; Philadelphia Winn Chapter DAR, Regent Lynn Jacques; and Gwinnett County District 3 Commissioner, Jasper Watkins III. (Special Photo)](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WAA-2022-PHOTO-1-730px-300x194.jpg)
4th Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony Hosted by Philadelphia Winn Chapter DAR
On December 17th, over 150 people arrived at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville to pay honor to 350 Veterans by laying a fresh balsam wreath on each of their graves and saying their names out loud in remembrance of them.
![Patsy Austin-Gatson, Gwinnett DA (Photo by Carole Townsend)](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Patsy-Austin-Gatson-Gwinnett-DA-340px-225x300.jpg)
Gwinnett DA on fentanyl: “This has gotten very bad.”
• More cartels are represented in Atlanta than in any other city in the country.
• Number one killer of people ages 18 – 49
• Why kill their customers?
• Fentanyl is in everything, even weed
![Roger Green, MSFS,CFP®](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RogerGreen-340px-236x300.jpg)
Your Green 2023: Investment Year-End Tax Planning
As we end one year and begin another, there are things you need to think about doing to maximize your retirement assets, gain any available tax benefit, and/or avoid any tax penalty that may be linked to your investments.
![Laura Drake, Executive Director of Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, receives the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate from Button Gwinnett Chapter President, Don McCarty. (Special Photo)](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Photo-Laura-Drake-and-Don-McCarty-Bronze-Good-Citizenship-Medal-Presentation-08-Dec-2022-340px-206x300.jpg)
Button Gwinnett Chapter SAR presents Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Laura Drake
The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal was authorized in 1895 by the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR), as a way to recognize persons whose achievements are noteworthy in their school, community, or state.
![Pictured are Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock with the 2022 Georgia delegation on the steps of the United States Capitol. (Special Photo)](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-Georgia-EMC-Washington-Youth-Tour-Delegates-at-Capitol-1000px-300x200.jpg)
Jackson EMC is receiving applications for 2023 Washington Youth Tour
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is accepting applications for the annual Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives.
![William Day Chapter members at the Duluth Cemetery: Back row (5): Debbie Kyle, Sara Burns, Pat Farren, Susan Chastain, Judy York. Front row (6): Renee Covey, Jane E. Moore, Jane A. Moore, Regent Debbie Bush, Susan Baker, Cathy Thompson. (Special Photo)](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wreaths-Across-America-DuluthGA-1000px-300x170.jpg)
Duluth’s William Day Chapter, NSDAR, held first Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Duluth Cemetery
On Saturday, December 17, Duluth’s William Day Chapter, NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution), held the first Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Duluth Cemetery.
![GAC High Schoolers load food for Can-A-Thon](https://gwinnettcitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/gaccanathon2022-248-1000px-300x200.jpg)
Greater Atlanta Christian School raises over 22,500 cans for Can-A-Thon
Supporting the 11Alive/Salvation Army Can-A-Thon has been an annual school-wide tradition at Greater Atlanta Christian School for the past 10 years.