GwinnettForum | Number 25.27| April 4, 2025
NEW TIME PIECE: The city of Dahlonega now sports a new clock on the city square. It was erected by the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club. Tracy Sanford, the current president, stands with former President Diane Bates, with the gold tower spire of North Georgia College and State University seen in the background.
TODAY’S FOCUS: The courtrooms are where the nation’s future rests
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Booker stands and stands for 25 hours for us
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Community Improvement District
ANOTHER VIEW: Israel has become a threat to humanity
FEEDBACK: Kind people send congratulations to the Forum
UPCOMING: Dr. Chavonda Mills upgraded to provost of GGC
NOTABLE: Good Samaritan Health Center expanding in Norcross
RECOMMENDED: 4:50 from Paddington, by Agatha Christie
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ewen was early malcontent against British Rule
MYSTERY PHOTO: Traditional home is no longer a residence
LAGNIAPPE: Spring brings out the purple of the Wisteria
CALENDAR: Snellville Historical Society meets April 6
The courtrooms are where the nation’s future rests
“I have been thinking,” said Arthur, “about Might and Right. I don’t think things ought to be done because you are able to do them. I think they should be done because you ought to do them.” – T.H. White, The Once And Future King.
By Norman Baggs
SUGAR HILL, Ga. | The minute-by-minute chaos besieging the foundations of our national government put us all in the position of the “boy who cried wolf,” fully aware that if we respond to every feat of inanity our voices of protest will become irrelevant.
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But a recent comment by the omnipresent Elon Musk demands examination.
The richest man in the world may possess a brilliant mind, but he has a basic misunderstanding about the role of the nation’s courts.
In bemoaning court rulings with which he disagrees, Musk wrote that judges are “acting in stark contrast to the will of the American people.”
That may or may not be true, but it is irrelevant.
Judges are supposed to interpret the law. They are not supposed to be swayed by public opinion. The will of the American people is not supposed to be a factor in determining what the law says and how it is to be administered.
Ours is not a pure democracy where the “will of the people” determines issues. We are a nation of laws, not political polls and public opinion surveys. Or at least we are supposed to be.
Yes, there are judges on both sides of the political spectrum who allow their personal opinions to skew their rulings. But there are also processes of appeal built into our legal system to address any such abuse by individual judges.
Were the courts to take into consideration the “will of the people,” would we have integrated the South in the 1960s? If the “will of the people” was the determining legal precedent, would we truly have religious freedom in our country?
Even if Musk was right, what is the “will of the people?’’ In the 2024 presidential election, more people voted against Donald Trump than voted for him. So, is it the will of the voting majority that Musk would like to see driving the courts? I suspect not.
While the actions of the current president have been the cause of much handwringing and many prophecies of doom, and the spineless ineptness of Congress a revelation in its scope, it is in the courtrooms where the nation’s future will be determined. We will either be a nation ruled by law, or a nation where those in power do as they please and the law is ignored. It was our president, after all, who posted that “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
If the power to determine what is legal and what is not is shifted to the executive branch of our government, then our nation will have fallen regardless of who is in the oval office.
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Booker stands and stands for 25 hours for us
Booker in 2020. Photo by Gage Skidmore, via Wikipedia.
By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForum
APRIL 4, 2025 | While our country waits in frustration for our Congress to take action to preserve our democracy, we were delighted and pleased to see at least one senator raise his voice against the Trump antics this week.
And raise his voice he did, as U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey spoke for a marathon 25 hours and five minutes protesting the efforts of the Trump Administration to drastically change our nation. It was the longest speech in the Senate’s history, breaking the record previously set by U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina of 24 hours, 18 minutes.
A senator can continue speaking uninterrupted on the floor of the Senate as long as they remain both standing and be physically present in the chamber. Booker, 55, periodically yielded to fellow Democrats for questions, but mostly kept talking the entire time. It was not considered a filibuster, since it did not stall a bill or nomination.
Some previous filibuster speakers have simply kept the floor by reading from a telephone book, or children’s literature. Not Booker. He delivered a coherent, powerful speech about the meaning of America and the ways in which the Trump regime is destroying our democracy.
He reminded the Senate that the late former Georgia Rep. John Lewis was famous for telling people to “get in good trouble, necessary trouble. Help redeem the soul of America,” as Lewis spoke out about civil rights. Booker said that in the years since Trump took office, he has been asking himself about Lewis: “How am I living up to his words?”
Booker said: “Tonight I rise with the intention of getting in some good trouble. I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis and I believe that not in a partisan sense,” he said, “because so many of the people that have been reaching out to my office in pain, in fear, having their lives upended—so many of them identify themselves as Republicans.”
Throughout his speech, Booker emphasized the power of the American people. He told their stories and read their letters. And he urged them to stand up for the country. “In this democracy,” he said, “the power of people is greater than the people in power.”
Amazingly, the senator stood for 25:05 hours in the well of the Senate, while never taking a restroom break. He said he had been told to wear comfortable shoes, and not drink much water. Like the former athlete he is, he prepared by stopping drinking water two days before.
We have for years anticipated Cory Booker would lead. He is a former mayor of Newark, who has been in the Senate since 2013, now the fourth-ranking Democrat in the Senate.
No other senators have spoken out like this. Other senators and representatives must admire his monumental protest. They should be ashamed that they have not stood up earlier to the many Trump moves that are dangerously threatening our nation.
When will the Republican members of Congress realize that the Trump threats to back a challenger for their seats in Congress is not worth laying down and saying nothing? How can these Republican members look themselves in the eye each morning, and not challenge this “would-be-king” Trump policies that need opposition?
Thanks, Senator Booker. We know you can look yourself in the eye now.
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Israel has become a threat to humanity
(Recent Headlines: 50,100 killed in Gaza, 113,274 wounded.)
By George Wilson, contributing columnist
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. | Most of us in the West, and especially the United States, should feel deeply ashamed that governments are facilitating this genocide, either by selling arms to Israel or by refusing to apply sanctions to this grasping, destructive, genocidal, apartheid nation.
The West applied sanctions to apartheid South Africa, but appeared to be too corrupted by the Zionist lobbies to do the right thing for the Palestinian people.
The Arab nations that have sat on their hands while this horror is enacted will regret not acting, because if they think that Israel will stop its ruthless, violent acquisition of Arab lands and resources, they are delusional.
Israel has become a threat to humanity, and world peace.
On a behavioral, social and ethical basis, I have struggled to make sense of Israel’s barbarism towards the Palestinians; perhaps it’s a religious, cultural or spiritual thing or simply seizing land? If so, where does it end?
I try to talk to others about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and I’m met with retorts such as “…well, Israel has the right to defend itself…” Then I grab onto myself so as not to fall deeper into the rabbit hole with them. “Have you considered that this might be overkill?” I ask…..but then it seems that Israel deems to consider the “value” of one Israeli citizen to be at least 50 times greater than the life of a single Palestinian.
What we are witnessing dwarfs all the historical past actions against the Palestinians. Israel’s demented genocidal dream — a Palestinian nightmare — is about to be achieved. It will forever shatter the myth that we, or any Western nation, respect the rule of law or are the protectors of human rights, democracy and the so-called “virtues” of Western civilization. Israel’s barbarity is our own. We may not understand this, but many around the globe do.
The ultimate goal of the right-wing government of Israel is to take over the disputed land in the west bank where currently about 400,000 Israelis have set up illegal settlements and attack Palestinians every day. Palestine and the extermination of the Palestinian people is the end game of Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, to permanently destroy the idea of a State of Palestine to be accomplished through acts of genocide and ethnic cleansing.
We can cite the withholding of food, water, medicine, and the bombing of hospitals during the war, as examples of such acts. Israel, with the rise to power of the ultranationalist Jewish-supremacist far-right, is evidence of Israel having developed into a fully fascist, hate-filled, Jewish apartheid state, and will continue to pursue its transformation into an ethno-religiously pure state with the expulsion of all Palestinians.
Finally, it also boils down to Netanyahu trying to stay out of prison for corruption charges by remaining in office and achieving the goal stated above.
Sounds familiar? Our president would be in jail if he hadn’t been reelected. Another psychopath, Vladimir Putin, would also be in the gulag, because he has been looting Russia for years.
But that’s another story.
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Mills upgraded to provost of GGC
Dr. Chavonda Mills has been named Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs/Provost, effective April 1, 2025. She previously was in the post on an interim basis.
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The announcement comes from Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) President Dr. Jann L. Joseph, who says: “Dr. Mills is an exceptional leader—not only on our campus but also through her engagement in the broader community, her service to USG, and her contributions to national organizations. Her impact extends well beyond our college, and she is widely recognized for her ability to foster collaboration, drive academic excellence, and champion student success at every level.”
Mills has worked with the college’s administration and faculty to establish a Distance Learning Taskforce, and fostered transparency and collaboration across the college’s Academic and Student Affairs divisions through strengthened faculty and campus-wide communication. She facilitated articulation agreements with three University of Georgia institutions so that GGC students earning degrees at the college can seamlessly continue their educational paths. Additionally, she created an AI Taskforce to explore the integration of artificial intelligence in academic and administrative functions. She also collaborated with campus partners to enhance the school’s residential student experiences with the integration of academic support services and library resources within campus housing and secured new full-time faculty positions at the college.
Prior to assuming her interim position, Mills served as dean of GGC’s School of Science and Technology (SST) from 2021 to 2024. She also successfully oversaw the school’s compliance with the SACSCOC standards as the college prepared and submitted its application for 10-year reaffirmation and worked to establish new programs of study, including fermentation science, cybersecurity and software development.
A Decatur native, Mills came to GGC via Georgia College and State University, where she spent 15 years in leadership roles. Mills earned bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology and Spelman College and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Here’s a new way to renew your driver’s license
The Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s Office has partnered with the Department of Driver Services to offer driver’s license and ID renewals at select tag-renewal kiosks around the county. Currently, five of Gwinnett’s 13 kiosks offer this service with additional services planned for the future. For more information and to find a kiosk near you, visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/Kiosks.
Good Samaritan Health Center expanding in Norcross
Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett is expanding! It is opening a new Screening and Prevention Annex (SPA) at its East clinic location at 1175 Commercial Court in Norcross, a significant move aimed at increasing healthcare access for uninsured and underserved individuals.
For many of Good Samaritan Gwinnett’s uninsured patients – a population representing over 70 countries – the clinic is often their first introduction to healthcare in the U.S. The Screening and Prevention Annex (SPA) will serve as a dedicated space for screening patients, treating infectious diseases, and providing childhood vaccinations. It follows the success of a similar facility opened in 2021 at the organization’s Buford Highway location. With Gwinnett County experiencing rapid population growth, particularly among new arrivals, access to healthcare services continues to be a priority.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on April 16 at the site. For more information about Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett and its commitment to expanding healthcare access, visit the website.
Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders graduates 46 students
The City of Lawrenceville, in partnership with Impact 46, celebrated the graduation of the 2024-2025 Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders (L3) class at a dinner recognizing the achievements of these students. This year’s cohort, comprising 30 Legacy Leaders and 16 returning as Legacy Leader Mentors, has demonstrated dedication to personal growth, civic engagement, and community leadership.
Established in 2022, the L3 program provides an eight-month immersive leadership experience for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Central Gwinnett, Discovery, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, Maxwell, and Phoenix high schools. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and engagement with local government, participants gained insights into leadership and service, equipping them to shape the future of their community.
The 2024-2025 Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders are Arnav Awasthi, Zoey Baker, Alayna Bradley, Jimmy Butts, Adelle Cadet, Kayden Carroll, Ndeye Diack, Liz Escabi, Kenwin Hayes, Jaylen Jordan, Mackinsey Lucas, Melanie Matos, Leilani McFarland, Alina Michael, Faheezat Mojeed, Christelle Monzer, Haley Nguyen, Madison Noble, Aja Okoro, Ishaan Patel, Elias Paul, Sachit Raheja, Samuel Reynolds, Milkyas Tewolde, Mia Vasquezlevano, Sophia Wieberg, Zy’Aire Williams, Cattalina Wong, Bezawit Wubshet, and Valor Yang. The 2024-2025 Lawrenceville Legacy Leader Mentors are Cynthia Alvarado, Aminata Camara, Briana Codrescu, Rianne Delos Santos, Jeminye Galarza, Madison Harris, Steven Huang, Ariel Hutchinson, Emerson Miranda Moran, Nickyale Neblett, Maya Omar, Jabahri Pasha, Krish Patel, Taylor Reid, Abhi Saji, and Nethili Tissera.
Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Central Gwinnett, Discovery, GSMST, Maxwell, or Phoenix high schools are eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 program. Online applications and nominations will be accepted through April 14, 2025, atwww.lville.city/legacy-leaders.
4:50 from Paddington, by Agatha Christie
From Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill: Mrs. McGillicuddy was on the 4:50 train from Paddington on her way to visit her friend, Miss Jane Marple, when she saw a man strangle a woman to death in a passing train car. Afterwards, the police found no corpse on the train or along the tracks, so they eventually dropped the case. But Miss Marple wouldn’t let it drop. Suspecting the murder occurred about the time the train passed the Crackenthorpe estate, she persuaded a brilliant young housekeeper, Lucy, to take a job with the Crackenthorpes and secretly search the grounds for a body. Lucy not only uncovered a body but also a myriad of suspects with clues pointing in all directions before Miss Marple solved the case. If you want a change of pace from today’s disturbing psychological thrillers, you may enjoy trying this story from the Golden Age of detective fiction with an unemotional puzzle to solve.”
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Ewen was early malcontent against British rule
From humble beginnings as an indentured servant, William Ewen rose to become one of the Georgia colony’s most respected citizens and a patriot leader during the American Revolution (1775-83), serving as the first president of the Georgia Council of Safety.
Believed to have been born in England in 1720, Ewen landed in the colony of Georgia on December 28, 1734. He became involved with the discontented settlers of Georgia—known as Malcontents —who took issue with the policies of the Trustees. Ewen emerged as a voice and leader of the Malcontents. He served with Thomas Stephens on a committee to propose changes in the administration of the colony to the Board of Trustees.
The decade following the end of Trustee rule is described as one of significant growth for Georgia. Ewen acquired more land during this time and began to be appointed to several important posts, such as commissioner for the town of Ebenezer, superintendent for Savannah, and later vendue master, or auctioneer, for the colony. Moreover, he was a leader in the Anglican Church in Georgia, holding several offices for the parish of Christ Church. Sometime before 1760, Ewen wed Margaretha Waldhauer of the Salzburger settlement in Ebenezer.
Ewen was elected to the Commons House of Assembly on March 25, 1761. The assembly from 1761 to 1764 worked closely with the new governor, Sir James Wright, to improve government and increase trade. In March 1765 Ewen prepared a bill to impose duties on a number of articles imported from other continental colonies in an effort to allow the Lower House to assume more governmental power. However, news of the Stamp Act (1765) reached the colony and ignited a revolutionary movement, with Ewen at the forefront, both officially in his capacity in the assembly and unofficially as a Son of Liberty at Tondee’s Tavern. By the end of January 1775, Ewen, with many others, signed the Continental Association, adding Georgia to the united stand against the rule of Great Britain.
On June 22, 1775, Ewen was elected president of the Georgia Council of Safety, which met for the first time on July 4, at the convening of the First Provincial Congress in Savannah. The council comprised 16 members and was charged with conducting the affairs of opposition against royal rule. He presided over that body during the critical months when the authority of Wright began to weaken significantly and British warships appeared in the Savannah River. Ewen’s term expired at the end of that year, and George Walton assumed the presidency until February 1776, when Elisha Butler was elected. Ewen resumed the role of president pro tempore, in the absence of Butler, for a few months. Though he lived to see Georgia declared independent, Ewen died sometime in late 1776 or early 1777.
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Traditional home is no longer a residence
Today’s Mystery photo was once a residence, but no more. See if you can spot where it is located, and then tell us what its function is now. Send your idea to ebrack2@gmail.com, and tell us where you get your mail.
Sara Rawlins of Lawrenceville was first in identifying the recent mystery. “The mystery photo is the Dahlonega Gold Museum in Dahlonega, Ga. It was built in 1836 as the Old Lumpkin County Courthouse. Today, it houses many artifacts, from gold nuggets to gold coins to mining equipment from the Gold Rush of 1836. The museum is for people to come and see what it was like during that time period.” The photo was taken by Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill.
Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas gave additional information: “The building was Lumpkin County’s original courthouse, built in 1836, making it the oldest surviving courthouse in Georgia. In 1965, the county moved the courthouse to its current location, approximately 1/2-mile away and repurposed the original building as the Dahlonega Gold Museum.
“Dahlonega is best known for being the site of the first major gold rush in the United States in 1828, long before the famous California Gold Rush of 1849. The town’s name itself originates from the Cherokee word “Dalonige,” meaning “yellow” or “gold.” Gold from Dahlonega was used to mint U.S. coins at the Dahlonega Mint (1838–1861), and some of these coins are now extremely rare and valuable. Traces of gold can still be found in the local rivers and streams in the area.
“One of the coolest things about the Dahlonega Gold Museum is that the courthouse’s bricks were made with locally mined gold … so the building actually has gold in its walls!”
Others recognizing the photo were Barbara Myers Mason, Big Canoe; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Larry Key, Cumming; Cindy Hall, Canton; Stewart Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; and Lou Camerio, Lilburn.
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Now colorfully sprouting out all around Georgia are the purple blooms of Wisteria. Charles Anderson of Hartwell sent in this photo of the plant that can get to be invasive. One city where you can see this blossoming tree is in Lawrenceville, previously known as the “Wisteria City.”
Snellville Historical Society meets April 6
Norcross Then and Now” is an exhibit at the Welcome Center and History Museum continuing through April 30. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just discovering the city’s charm, this exhibit offers a unique glimpse into its rich past and vibrant present. This special display showcases the evolution of Norcross through a stunning collection of historical and modern photos. Visit The Rectory at 17 College Street and experience the story of Norcross firsthand. To schedule your visit, call 678-421-2025. For more information, visit aplacetoimagine.com.
Snellville Historical Society’s spring meeting will be April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Snellville City Hall. Speaker will be Jason West, president of the Gwinnett Historical Society.
Visit the Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market in downtown Duluth on April 6 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Shop local vendors selling an assortment of fresh produce, baked goods, jams, honey, homemade soaps, lotions and more.
Hùng Kings’ Festival Celebration at the First Senior Center of Georgia in Norcross will be on April 7, from 11 a.m. to noon. This group maintains traditional Vietnamese culture and ensures that history is not forgotten. Future generations of children and grandchildren born in the United States will have the experience to embrace these cultural events at this event.
Landscaping with Native Wildflowers in Georgia will be presented April 7 at 11 a.m. at the Suwanee Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. Join UGA Extension Gwinnett to learn about the benefits of having a landscape with native Georgia wildflowers.
The PDC Club in Norcross will hear a presentation on charter schools at its meeting on April 9 at 8:15 a.m. 45 South Café on South Peachtree Street in Norcross. Speaking will be Donovan Head and Bobby Holiday. All are invited.
Unity through Understanding: Cultural Dialogue and Mosque Tour will be held on April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Baitul Ata Mosque, 1800 Willow Trail Parkway in Norcross. Take a tour of a local mosque followed by an educational session providing insight into Islam.
Suwanee Art Fest will be held at Town Center Park on Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday. More than 120 artists will showcase their work, plus there will be entertainment by musicians, dancers and local performers. You can create your own lantern at a lantern workshop.
“Nothing but people” is the title of a new exhibit at Norcross Gallery and Studios now open. It displays in many media and styles our natural fascination with humans in their endless variety. The show continues through April 26 with a free and open reception on Sunday April 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Among the new works is “Ramsey” by Lynda Ellis.
Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is returning for its sixth year at the Grayson Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library on two days, Tuesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 17. Both days hours will be from noon to 6 p.m.
Writing Your Memoirs is the subject of a three-session workshop on April 16, 23 and 30 at the Collins Hill Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. Learn how your experiences and life lessons can entertain and inspire others in this writing workshop.
Mindful Spaces will be presented at the Snellville Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library on April 17 at 6 p.m. Learn about the mental health benefits of decluttering and organizing. Utilize tips and tricks to overcome feeling overwhelmed.
Recycling day in Peachtree Corners will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, until noon, at City Hall. Residents may dispose of paper materials and electronic waste free of charge.
The 53rd annual Lilburn Daze is now accepting applications for vendors and sponsors. This event will be held in Lilburn City Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
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