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FOCUS: Distinctive Computer Museum of America is in Roswell

By Rena Youngblood  |  Computer Museum of America (CMoA) is located mere minutes away from Gwinnett in Roswell, and is an area attraction with a growing fan base. With a mission to preserve the artifacts and stories from the digital age, while educating and inspiring visitors of all ages and backgrounds, CMoA works tirelessly to locate artifacts, create exhibits that tell the stories of technical innovation, and build relevant, relatable, and fun programming. CMoA opened on July 20, 2019, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of

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by · May 24, 2022 · Today's Focus
NEW for 5/24: On a computer museum and Russia

NEW for 5/24: On a computer museum and Russia

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Distinctive Computer Museum of America is in nearby Roswell
EEB PERSPECTIVE: American companies leaving Russia “in droves”
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: City of Norcross gets $200,000 planning grant from ARC
NOTABLE: Chamber recognizes local public safety officials for valor
RECOMMENDED: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Aflac of Columbus concentrates on the U.S. and Japan
MYSTERY PHOTO: Low quality photo has a story behind it
LAGNIAPPE:  Jackson EMC crew is top team in Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo
CALENDAR: Gwinnett schools to offer summer meal program

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by · May 24, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 10/17: On marches on Washington; Istanbul; Liz Cheney

NEW for 10/17: On marches on Washington; Istanbul; Liz Cheney

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Making comparisons with two Washington marches
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Do you have regrets of not doing enough when traveling?
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
ANOTHER VIEW: Liz Cheney would make a good candidate—as a Democrat
FEEDBACK: Free Gwinnett library cards opens doors to many attractions
UPCOMING: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site
NOTABLE: PCOM students teach others in Medical Spanish Course
RECOMMENDED: Those Who Ride the Night Winds by Nikki Giovanni
GEORGIA TIDBIT: St. Marys growing after arrival of sub base
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s photograph introduces few clues
CALENDAR: Citizenship Clinic is Oct. 20 a Lawrenceville library

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by · October 17, 2023 · Full issues
NEWS BRIEFS: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site

NEWS BRIEFS: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site

The Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to Gwinnettians  now online. It is detailed information about the November elections in Gwinnett cities. 

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by · October 17, 2023 · News
NEW for 6/21: Rowen update; Roberts court; Justice system

NEW for 6/21: Rowen update; Roberts court; Justice system

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s update on Gwinnett’s vast Rowen project 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Stature of the U.S. Supreme Court today is dwindling 
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
ANOTHER VIEW: What we are seeing is the abuse of the justice system
FEEDBACK: Allergic to a drug? You don’t know until you take it
UPCOMING: County looks to maintain tax rate for 2024
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Chamber Foundation names new selectees
RECOMMENDED: Tartuffe (or The Imposter), by Moliere
CRITIC’S CORNER: Irving Berlin songs were a hit at the Aurora
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Smyrna native Julia Roberts is international celebrity
MYSTERY PHOTO: History abounds in today’s Mystery Photo 
LAGNIAPPE: Jumble of wires defy communications activity
CALENDAR: 10-minute plays at Lionheart Theatre on June 21-23

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by · June 21, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 5/14: On bridging cultures, Kentucky Derby and a special prayer

NEW for 5/14: On bridging cultures, Kentucky Derby and a special prayer

Click here to read the full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Bridging cultures and bonds through Rotary students 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  How the Kentucky Derby became fashionable
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College 
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a prayer for Mother’s Day
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Animal Shelter at capacity; adoption fees waived
NOTABLE: Winner told for 13th Movers and Shakers awards
RECOMMENDED: Mala of the Heart, edited by Ravi Nathwani and Kate Vogt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia state parks total 85,000 acres
MYSTERY PHOTO: Eight-man-tall statue is today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Key ingredients here for blossoming daylilies
CALENDAR: Mulberry possible cityhood meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday

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by · May 14, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 5/7: Pro and con on new City of Mulberry; Elizabeth Williams

NEW for 5/7: Pro and con on new City of Mulberry; Elizabeth Williams

Click here to read the full, new edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Urges vote for City of Mulberry, citing local control
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering the library’s Elizabeth H. Williams 
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Community Improvement District
ANOTHER VIEW: Beware! The Mulberry vote is not what you think
FEEDBACK: Note the writer’s wordage in this diatribe
UPCOMING: New technical application makes for safer streets 
NOTABLE: Southern Living lists Lilburn among best towns
RECOMMENDED: The Warden, by Anthony Trollope
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Social change agendas bring on new movements
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a tribute to someone; but who?
CALENDAR: Richt speaks Thursday at Salvation Army lunch

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by · May 7, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 3/26: On keeping up, Biden and AI

NEW for 3/26: On keeping up, Biden and AI

Click here to read the latest stories. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: How you can be aware of what’s going  on in the world
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Democrats need not worry; Biden will prevail
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
ANOTHER VIEW: Artificial intelligence will be key part of 2024 campaign
FEEDBACK: Benjamin Franklin on first nonsectarian college
UPCOMING: April 1 is deadline to apply for homestead exemption
NOTABLE: Sensory Tree House enhances life for the disabled
RECOMMENDED: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
GEORGIA TIDBIT:  Georgia’s “second founder” was man of distinction
MYSTERY PHOTO: What story is associated with this lighthouse?
LAGNIAPPE: Colors of spring
CALENDAR: Norcross plans two Easter Egg Hunts on March 30 

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by · March 26, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 2/16: Plantation capitalism, congressional elections, more

NEW for 2/16: Plantation capitalism, congressional elections, more

Click here to read the full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Plantation capitalism being pushed on us again
EEB PERSPECTIVE: House special elections should cheer Democrats
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: Memory lapse is really normal at every stage of life
UPCOMING: NCM plans “generosity luncheon” on Feb. 29 
NOTABLE: PCOM co-ed from Lawrenceville to conduct research
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Origin, produced by Ava DuVernay
OBITUARY: Daniel (Gil) Holmes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Canals were thought to be a good idea for Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where of 133 stadiums was this photo taken?
LAGNIAPPE: Lawrenceville commissions a “welcoming” mural
CALENDAR: Norcross to plant Shumard Oak on Arbor Day

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by · February 16, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 2/9: On LED bulbs, sports betting and gerrymandering

NEW for 2/9: On LED bulbs, sports betting and gerrymandering

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Realize big savings by using LED light bulbs
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Tell your legislator to vote against sports gambling 
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
ANOTHER VIEW: Gerrymandering circumvents fair voting
UPCOMING: Harris new chair of  Hudgens Arts Center
NOTABLE: Walton EMC grants 23 Gwinnett schools $130,868
RECOMMENDED: The Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Once indentured, Ewen rose to prominence
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distinctive traditional church is today’s Mystery
CALENDAR: Get rid of hazardous waste Feb. 10 in Lawrenceville

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by · February 9, 2024 · Full issues