GwinnettForum | Number 21.80 | Oct. 25, 2022
LAWRENCEVILLE IS SEEKING designs from artists for a 1,867 foot mural, which will be painted on this long wall adjacent to the U.S. Post office on Buford Drive. For more details, see Upcoming below.
TODAY’S FOCUS: Be warned: Republican-led Congress might attack Social Security
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Bottom item on ballot: Vote “YES” to extend SPLOST
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Pols, too, need to EXPLICATE! EXPLICATE! EXPLICATE!
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville seeks call for design of elongated mural
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners partners with Texas regional alliance
RECOMMENDED; The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Museum commemorates southwest Georgia civil rights movement
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out the classic design in this edition’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Highest murder rates are in states of Southeastern Conference
CALENDAR: Groundbreaking Wednesday at Hooper-Renwick Themed Library
Be warned:
Republican-led Congress might attack Social Security
By Raleigh Perry
BUFORD, Ga. | Many, if not most, of the Republicans in the House and Senate really want to eliminate Social Security and Medicare. I think anything that they do will end up in the Supreme Court and if they eliminate, or lessen, Social Security and Medicare, their move will be overturned.
Perry
They call these programs “entitlements.” I am not quite sure that is the right word. I have paid into Social Security since 1956 until I retired in 1994. Insofar as Medicare is concerned, I see it basically as a Group Insurance Policy. It is paid for monthly and deducted from your Social Security check.
The Group Insurance policies of your employer generally require some donation on your part to keep it active. I do not see either one of them as entitlements, I see Social Security as nothing more than a return on your investment. Medicare is nothing more than a Group Policy for which you pay.
Many people live solely on their Social Security checks. Similarly, this would be true with Medicare. Many of those on these two programs are Republicans and there are more old Republicans than there are young ones. Pew Research states that “Overall, the electorate is getting older, and this is seen more among Republican voters than among Democrats.”
What seems like will happen, if the circumstances are right, is that there will be an attempted cut in Social Security and Medicare. Whatever they try to do, if they do anything, however the changes will affect more Republicans than Democrats. That does not bode well for the GOP for the 2024 election.
In 2023, your Social Security check will increase by 8.7 percent. That is the largest increase in the cost of living adjustment in years. That sounds good to most, but it may raise your taxes. Don’t expect the Medicare payment that you make monthly to remain the same.
Those on military pensions or disability will see the same amount of increase. The Department of Defense basically uses the Social Security System’s percentages.
I have heard statements people made questioning about why we are taxed on Social Security anyway. The supposition that those who ask that question is that your Social Security money is taken from your paychecks and is taxed twice. That is not the case, your Social Security contribution was and is pre-tax.
I have heard comments about when the tax was placed on your Social Security checks and who did it.
You may be surprised at the answer. The law was passed in 1987 and signed by none other than former president Ronald Reagan. Republicans simply do not like the Social Security System and will attack it whenever they can.
Future similar cuts could be on the way if the Republicans get control of both houses of government. Now you are forewarned!
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Bottom item on ballot: Vote “YES” to extend SPLOST
Click here to see Gwinnett’s consolidated sample ballot for the 2022 general election
By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForum
OCT. 25, 2022 | Gwinnett County’s economy is not a perpetual motion machine, though it seems to act like one. Gwinnett is unique because it constantly changes, and not just a little, but has been changing considerably since 1950 because of its continued population growth. That in turn, fuels a growing economy. It’s nearly a circular maneuver.
Gwinnett’s economy also acts according to Newton’s First Law of Motion: “A body at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts on it.” But Gwinnett never remains at rest, and instead reflects the rest of that First Law: “A body in motion at a constant velocity will remain in motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an outside force.”
There’s no “constant velocity” to its economy, but Gwinnett has a constant upward direction. While the pandemic slowed the national economy, the county continued to grow.
Therefore, if Gwinnett is anticipated to continue to grow at this remarkable speed, why not develop to help pay for the growth which will continue?
Gwinnett found that magic back in 1986. The county adopted its first Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which the voters of the county determined was the best way to pay for a new courthouse, our current Gwinnett Judicial and Administrative Center. This one cent in tax on purchases made in Gwinnett has been endorsed by the voters to help pay for much of the infrastructure in the county since then. These amenities have in turn made the county more attractive, fueling more growth and better community.
It pays outside the normal county budget for all sorts of activities, public parks, roads, bridges, fire and police stations and public safety, libraries, senior services, animal welfare projects, and varied hard equipment for the county.
Think how much higher your property tax would be if Gwinnett did not have sales tax collections coming in pay for these vitally needed structures and activities?
Now here’s an unusually major element: Gwinnett is a mecca for retail sales, with people from neighboring counties flocking here to make their day-to-day and high-dollar retail purchases, hauling sacks of groceries and all kinds of other items back home.
But Gwinnett benefits, since it is estimated that 40 per cent of all retail sales are made by people who live in other counties. So thankfully, they help pay for its infrastructure needs! Without these purchases by those who live outside the county, our taxes would be higher.
On the ballot this election, the last item is the proposal for Gwinnett citizens to extend the current one cent sales tax. Note that this is not a new sales tax, but is merely to continue a new sunsetted special purpose local option sales tax in Gwinnett, starting April 1, 2023. That new tax is expected to bring in as much as $1.35 billion dollars to pay for new facilities and equipment for the county. Of the total sales tax collected in Gwinnett, one-fourth of the monies will go to Gwinnett cities for their own infrastructure projects.
When marking your ballot, be sure to go to the very last item on the ballot, and vote “YES” on the referendum to extend the sales tax. You’ll help keep Gwinnett on its movement onward, showing as Newton described many years ago, that this Gwinnett body, indeed, has outside forces (population growth) acting on it, and we all know the county does not remain at rest.
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Pols, too, need to EXPLICATE! EXPLICATE! EXPLICATE!
Editor, the Forum:
This is the time in the election process when many statements are made, but there’s no way to explain how it might be a sustainable point. The pols all say basically that if one side wins, things will be terrible. The problem is they never explain why.
I had an ancient philosophy professor, who thought he was Socrates reincarnated. He was having fun with that. He had a stamp he used for grading papers about an inch or so thick that said “EXPLICATE.” These advertisements remind me of him and his stamp. Those running for office need to further explain their claims.
– Byron Gilbert, Duluth
Quote from Lillian Gish reminds him of Hebrews 11:1
Editor, the Forum:
Last Friday’s issue was another good issue.
The quote from Lillian Gish offers an excellent echo response to Hebrews 11:1.
Jackson EMC’s success at the lineman competition is indicative of their success in supporting local causes ; they are a generous company.
In regards to Jack Bernard’s latest work: No matter the issue, there is always a perspective to support the other side. That’s why we have elections and “forums.” I appreciate his point of view, though we rarely share the same perspective.
– John Moore, Duluth
Dear John: And that’s the reason we publish GwinnettForum, to provide an arena where people can stimulate each other with ideas. Glad to have people like you adding to the discussion.—eeb
Watches both sides and asks if GwinnettForum does that
Editor, the Forum:
Fox dropped the fair and balance tag because they have become the lone voice in the wilderness. When nine of ten news outlets are blue, red is needed more than purple. I’m resigned, like most others, to watch both sides so I can form my own more balanced opinion. Wish the author advocated that. Will you?
– Rob Blatecky , Buford
Dear Rob: The first item in each GwinnettForum is called “Today’s Focus,” and the third item is called “Another View.” Between these two opinions, we offer many different views, left and right, up and down, red, blue and purple. Sometimes we may not agree with them, but we want this Forum to reflect what our readers write. The balance of the Forum is more factual. Then, of course, there’s my own perspective, which is distinct from the other elements. Thanks for giving me a chance again to explain this. –eeb
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Lawrenceville seeks call for design of elongated mural
The city of Lawrenceville has issued a call for design of a community mural. It is an open call for artists to submit designs for a community mural planned along Buford Drive between East Pike and East Crogan Streets where the Post Office is located. Deadline for submission is Friday, December 2, 2022.
Aura Leigh Sanders, chair of the commission, says: “We began our work in 2020 to find ways to make art a central part of life in the City of Lawrenceville. Our main focus is creative placemaking, where we use art to nurture civic pride and create uplifting, recognizable spaces in the community. Public murals are a great way to do that. And getting residents involved in creating the murals is even better.”
The selected mural wall is approximately 250 feet long and has a total of 1,867 square feet. A portion of the mural will be designed for community participation in the painting process organized by the Arts Commission.
From the artist’s submissions, finalists will be selected. The artist selection will be based on a preliminary sketch and a resume of previous work. In addition, artists will be compensated for their work. Interested artists should submit designs through lville.city/mural.
The Arts Commission’s most recent project was the design of the new Shoe Horn Alley located on Perry Street. Soon to be implemented are the Depot Area Entryway Signs, arched steel structures with mosaic lighting will be installed across both North Clayton and North Perry Streets as functioning art installations that brand the Depot District.
“Lawrenceville has an amazing and creative community,” said Sanders. “We have so many talented residents of all ages who are artists, musicians, actors, authors, and such. We see art and artists throughout the community. For example, the Lawrenceville Arts Commission’s first community engagement project was the Downtown Lawrenceville Rocks free rock painting booth hosted at most city events. It was incredibly popular with adults and children alike.”
Besides Sanders, other members of the Lawrenceville Arts Commission are Amber Walden, vice chair; Alicia Chitwood; Alice Stone-Collins; Jennifer Hammond; Katrina Fellows; and Nancy Alhabashi. Visit Lawrenceville Arts Commission to learn more.
SPARK Prize competition will be Oct. 27 in Lawrenceville
SPARK Prize Gwinnett is a “Shark Tank” style live competition that awards small grants to help communities test innovative ideas that can move the needle on Gwinnett County’s most pressing issues. Prizes will be awarded at a live event in Morgan Cabaret at Lawrenceville Arts Center Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are $25 each, available at: https://www.lvilleartscenter.com/eventer/spark-prize-gwinnett/
Five finalists have been chosen through a screening process and will present their pitch to a panel of five judges consisting of the following Gwinnett County community leaders and influencers:
Hilda Abbot, founder & CEO RudHill Companies; Dr. Jann Joseph, president, Georgia Gwinnett College; Sarah Park, president, Korean American Coalition; Anthony Rodriguez, executive director HUB404 and co-founder of Aurora Theatre; and Albert Sorto, director of corporate relations for the Atlanta Gladiators.
The five finalists are Cindy Hong, Asian Student Alliance; Tiffany Castro, Heirborn Servants; Ranie Jueschke, Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage Disability; Jack Griffin, Food Finder and Teri Yago-Ryan, Fresh Films.
Ninth annual Suwanee Classic Car Show will be Nov. 6
Automobile enthusiasts and the public can once again feast their eyes on the artistry of an incredible variety of cars at the ninth annual Suwanee Classic Car Show. This takes place in Suwanee Town Center on Sunday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Suwanee Arts Center, will showcase up to 180 unique cars, including muscle cars, street rods, exotic cars and imports.
Clark Howard, well-known for his consumer advocacy and finance broadcasts, will be the guest speaker at the 2 p.m. ceremony honoring our country’s veterans. In addition, Suwanee Police will have their Crime Scene Van on hand for the public to tour. The Suwanee Classic Car Show will also feature a Paint-A-Wreck (courtesy of Willard Wrecker Service), a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. Uptown Entertainment will provide musical entertainment.
Prizes in the following categories, including: Paint, Engine, BPOC, Chevy, Exotic, Ford, Import, Mopar, Muscle, Orphan, Street Rod, Truck, Top 20, Mayor’s Pick, Best in Show and People’s Choice.
Admission is free to the public. There is a $25 fee for Suwanee Classic Car Show vehicle participants. Go to www.suwaneeartscenter.org to register your classic car and to learn more about the event.
Andersonville Historic Site plans Nov. 6 weekend activities
ANDERSONVILLE, Ga.—Join us on Saturday November 5 and Sunday November 6, 2022 as Andersonville National Historic Site presents its annual Civil War Weekend.
Kids can drill like Civil War soldiers, practice budding archeological skills at our “dig site” and discover more about the Civil War period at Andersonville by participating in our Junior Ranger program. Living historians will be portraying Father Whelan, the women of Andersonville, Confederate guards, and Union prisoners, all to help the history of Camp Sumter, better known as Andersonville Prison, come to life..
At 3:30 p.m .on Saturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, join guest speaker Stephen Hoy, author of Camp Oglethorpe: Macon’s Unknown Civil War Prisoner of War Camp, 1862-1864, in the National Prisoner of War Museum theater. Entrance into the park and all activities are free. For more information or to find out how you can become a living history volunteer, call 229-924-0343.
Peachtree Corners partners with Texas regional alliance
Peachtree Corners has announced a partnership with the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a charitable regional consortium of nearly 30 municipalities, agencies, corporations and academic institutions across North Texas.
The alliance was created to develop a supportive and collaborative network to integrate smart city efforts across the region. This cross-regional partnership extends both Peachtree Corners’ and NTXIA’s efforts in supporting the expansion of smart cities across the country through public-private partnerships.
City of Peachtree Corners Assistant City Manager Brandon Branham says: “With Peachtree Corners having since been recognized for creating a blueprint of how to build out city-owned smart city infrastructure in the U.S., we’re delighted to be working with NTXIA and its cities as they continue their smart city journeys. Regions must collaborate to make smart city advancements a reality across the country. Partnering with NTXIA allows us to share our learnings and work together in efforts to help improve the economy, innovation and smart city-related initiatives everywhere.”
NTXIA is the largest Smart Region effort in the United States. The collaborative environment allows public, private, civic and academic institutions to come together to identify areas of strength and barriers across sustainability, growth, quality of life and more while having access to subject-matter expertise to create regional strategies. As part of the consortium, Peachtree Corners will be able to provide and receive support and learnings across innovation, sustainability and economic development.
Gwinnett board chair attends White House Action Forum
Nicole Hendrickson, chair of Gwinnett County Council. Photo provided.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson attended the White House’s Communities in Action Forum last week. Forty elected officials and community leaders from across the Peach State attended the forum to discuss the benefits and impacts of the American Rescue Plan, bipartisan Infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act, among other topics.
She says: “It was an honor to be included among like minded colleagues who have the same goal in mind – building a better Georgia. By having these insightful conversations, we can leverage these opportunities to look ahead and build a strong foundation for long-term social and economic prosperity.” This was the sixth in a series of Communities in Action events the White House will host.
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The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
From Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill: Sir Simon Canterville had successfully haunted Canterville Chase, a large English manor house, for 300 years. After murdering his wife in 1584, he had been captured and starved to death by her brothers and, ever since, had plagued the country home. But when the Otis family from the United States bought the estate, things took an unforeseen turn. The no-nonsense Americans had no patience for a ghost. Canterville, who had taken pride in driving people to suicide and appearing in bloody guises, was incensed by their attitudes. Was this aristocratic ghost a match for the young twins who knew how to play their own tricks? Was it possible to sympathize with the ghost of a murderer? Oscar Wilde’s tongue-in-cheek short story pokes fun at both British and American Victorian-age stereotypes and also calls for kindness, sympathy and forgiveness. The Canterville Ghost is a cute story for this time of year.
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Museum commemorates southwest Georgia civil rights movement
The Albany Civil Rights Institute commemorates the 1960s civil rights movement in southwest Georgia. The 12,000-square-foot facility, completed in 2008, is located next to the Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church, just south of downtown Albany in the historic Freedom District.
Formerly known as the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum, the institute was originally housed at Old Mt. Zion, and opened in November 1998. The church, built in 1906, became the principal gathering place for movement members demanding freedom and equality. In 1994 the citizens of Albany passed a one percent sales tax, $750,000 of which was allocated for the renovation of the Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church into a civil rights museum. Additional funds from the city, businesses, and individuals made the completion of the museum possible.
The first mass meeting of the Albany Movement was held in Old Mt. Zion Church on November 17, 1961. One month later Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to a crowd of 1,500 that overflowed the church, filling the streets and the Shiloh Baptist Church opposite. William G. Anderson, first president of the Albany Movement, recalled that King spoke to three audiences that evening.
The movement brought together all of the era’s civil rights forces—the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Congress of Racial Equality, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People —in an effort to end segregation in Albany. The Albany Movement, which lasted from 1961 to 1962, later spread to other cities in southwest Georgia.
Music was an important part of the movement. In December 1961 the SNCC Freedom Singers (including Albany native Bernice Johnson Reagon, who later founded the group Sweet Honey in the Rock) performed at Mt. Zion. They combined the songs they sang on their Freedom Rides throughout the South with Baptist church music to create “freedom music.”
The museum’s mission is both to commemorate the civil rights movement and to serve as a local and national educational resource. To that end the museum collects former Albany Movement participants’ oral histories and makes them available both at the museum and online (in excerpted form). A “virtual museum” on the museum Website is designed to provide a multimedia learning experience.
The museum features lectures, poetry readings, and plays. On the second Saturday of each month a group of freedom singers directed by Rutha Harris, an original member of the SNCC Freedom Singers, performs.
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Check out the classic design in this edition’s mystery
There’s quite a story behind this structure, with its classic design. Figure out where this is located and send your idea to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.
Throw out a local scene, and few people recognized it. The last Mystery Photo was that of the Atlanta Historical Center on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, sent in by George Graf of Palmyra, Va.
Those recognizing it included Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; Lindsay Borenstein, Atlanta; Allan Peel, San Antonio, Tex.; and Lou Camerio, Lilburn.
Highest murder rates are in Southeastern football states
Can you explain this? From the Communicable Disease Center comes this graphic showing murder rates in the United States. What’s interesting about this display is that the highest murder rates are in the states that belong to the southeastern football conference. Note that Georgia is in the second tier of these murder rates, and Florida, probably because of its higher population, is in the third tier.
Groundbreaking of the new Hooper-Renwick Themed Library will be Wednesday, October 26, at 11 a.m. at the building site in Lawrenceville, 56 Neal Boulevard. The themed library will preserve the historic building that once served as the only public high school for African American students in Gwinnett until desegregation. District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque will emcee. Speakers include Lawrenceville Mayor David Still, Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington, Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee Chair Theresa L. Bailey and Gwinnett County Public Library Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Wandy Taylor.
Career Fair at Annandale Village in Suwanee to be on October 26 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m, and from 3-6 p.m. Annandale CNAs, CMAs, LPNs, RNs, nurse managers, a Director of Open positions include nursing position, direct support professionals, including roles in food services, housekeeping and transportation. Annandale offers generous benefits including signing bonuses, flexible scheduling, on-site training and extensive training. For more information, visit annandale.org.
Learn, play, and enjoy fair food at one of Gwinnett’s state-of the-art facilities! Join the Department of Water Resources for the Yellow River Trick-or-Treatment Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes are welcome during this free, family-friendly event. Tours will be offered throughout the day. The Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility is located at 858 Tom Smith Road in Lilburn.
Attend the Transforming Gwinnett transportation event Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lenora Park pavilion in Snellville. Learn about all the services that Gwinnett Transportation provides to residents. Enjoy food, music, giveaways, treats, and displays. Kids will also enjoy gift-or-treat, touch-a-tractor, face painting, games, and prizes. The event is free and open to all ages.
The second annual Deutche Klassic car show will be held in downtown Norcross on October 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. It will feature 250 classic German automobiles, including BMWs, Audis, Porsches, Mercedes Benzes, Volkswagens and Opels. In addition to this lineup of cars, enjoy German food, beer and a musical performance featuring a polka band.
Author visit: Author Robyn Lucas and Partnership Against Domestic Violence partner to discuss Paper Doll Lina and domestic violence at the Norcross Branch of Gwinnett Public Library on November 1 at 7 p.m. This is a powerful story of survival.
Groundbreaking will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, of CleanSpark at 5295 Brook Hollow Parkway, Norcross at 9:30 a.m. CleanSpark is a bitcoin mining and diversified energy company. It supports the growth and development of this new digital commodity. CleanSpark announced its $145 million investment in the City of Norcross on Sept. 16, 2021.The event also include a lunch and tour of the company’s facilities.
Author Visit: Meet Rona Simmons, author of “A Gathering of Men,” on November 3 at 7 p.m. at the Collins Hill Branch of the Gwinnett Public Library. This book celebrates veterans and the military families.
Independent Author’s Day will be Saturday, November 5 at noon at the Duluth Public Library. The program will include “How to Get your Passion Into Print.” Local Author Charles Summerour will review , Germany to Georgia : Ten Generations of An American Family, which includes his family’s role in over 270 years of American and local history.
Recycling Event: Bring hard-to-recycle items to America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Coolray Field. Items should be placed in disposable containers in the trunk or back of your vehicle. Paper shredding is limited to five copier boxes, paint is limited to 10 gallons, and tires without rims are limited to eight items. Recycling electronics is free except for televisions, monitors, and printers. There is a $35 cash fee per projection or console TV, a $15 cash fee per flat screen TV or computer monitor, and a $5 cash fee per printer. This is a rain or shine event. Coolray Field is located at 2500 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville. This event is sponsored by Gwinnett Solid Waste Management in partnership with Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful.
Automobile enthusiasts and the public can once again feast their eyes on the artistry of an incredible variety of cars at the ninth annual Suwanee Classic Car Show. This takes place in Suwanee Town Center on Sunday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Suwanee Arts Center, will showcase up to 180 unique cars, including muscle cars, street rods, exotic cars and imports.
Veteran’s Day: Gwinnett residents are invited to pay tribute to veterans during the county’s annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will stream live on Facebook @GwinnettGov and be available on TV Gwinnett and TVGwinnett.com following the event.
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