On Dec. 17, President Barack Obama announced a historic Cuban thaw: The U.S. would resume full diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years. Today, a Georgia congressman hails the Cuba-U.S. deal, citing the expansion of Georgia imports to the island and gains of U.S. influence in the region. Meanwhile, a U.S. representative from South Florida calls the initiative a threat to national security that must be thwarted.

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Just another day of playing in the Big Splash fountain. Located in front of Suwanee City Hall, it anchors one end of Town Center Park. CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF SUWANEE

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