Elliott Brack's 'Annual' Invitational Bus Excursion
of Gwinnett County's Many Features.
Sponsored by the Gwinnett
Medical Center
13 Oct. 2011
-Text and photos by jack yeazel
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THUMBNAILS
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We start out on an American Coach Bus.
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With our trusty driver, Carol Cook.
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Briefly passing Stone Mountain.
After an extensive drive, visit to the Gwinnett
Heritage Center for Lunch.
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The Gwinnett Heritage Center makes Gwinnettians
aware of both their environment and its importance, and the heritage of
the county, involving history, etc. It is a collaboration with UGA,
School Board and Gwinnett County government.
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Topped with a true grass roof!
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Karen Kubik, Director of Imaging for Gwinnett
Medical Center, practices her water cannon skills at one of the many
interactive exhibits.
Lunch catered by Ippolito's of Suwanee
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There were 37 people on the tour, now enjoying
lunch.
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The facility has elaborate landscaping.
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Steve Cannon , director of the Environmental
and Heritage Center, with our hosts, Jim Steele and Elliott Brack.
Small Talks
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Elliott in 'deep' discussion with Alan
Bier, MD, Gwinnett Medical Center's Chief Medical Officer.
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Lea Bay, President of Gwinnett Medical
Center-Duluth welcomes the crowd and provided an overview of what's happening
at the hospital system.
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Jason West, of the Environmental center
foundation.
On the Road Again
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We got a briefing at the Gwinnett Water
Works and their modern ozone disinfectant system.
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Last stop is at the recently-installed
monument marking the Eastern Continental Divide in Duluth.
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Detailed map of the bus route (green) and
the Eastern Continental Divide (yellow) which runs the length of Gwinnett
Co.
Other interesting facts
about Gwinnett County:
The original
Peachtree Road also runs through the county. Read about it (HERE).
The Eastern Continental
Divide in Norcross is described (HERE)
and Duluth (HERE).
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