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From textile town to thriving suburb: Phillip Beard’s 50 years guiding Buford

BUFORD — On Aug. 27, 1975, Phillip Beard was elected to the Buford City Commission. Fifty years later, he remains at the helm, a rarity in public service and a milestone that underscores his role as one of the most influential figures in Buford’s transformation from a textile town to a thriving suburban community. By charter, the commission chair also helms the Buford Board of Education. Beard assumed that role in 1979 and has never stepped asid…
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North Gwinnett Voice broke the news in on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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