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Norton discusses the future in 30th annual economic forecast
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Frank K. Norton, Jr., chief executive officer of Norton Holdings, speaks during the annual Norton Native Intelligence Forecast last week at the Gainesville Civic Center. - photo by Erin O. Smith DCN regional staff
During Frank Norton Jr.'s annual Native Intelligence report Thursday night, the Gainesville real estate executive touched on a diverse range of topics. Among the issues, he discussed the lack of affordable housing and criticized what he described as over-regulation by local government. "Sometimes, we feel we're the lone cry in the wilderness," Norton told the group of hundreds at the Gainesville Civic Center.
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First Baptist Church hosts celebration with stunt show
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A member of the Real Encounter ministry does a BMX bike stunt at the event on Sunday. - photo by Rio White
The First Baptist Church of Dawsonville hosted its Vacation Bible School kick-off event on Sunday, June 5, complete with inflatables, a petting zoo, bluegrass music and a stunt show featuring a motorcycle and BMX bikes.
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