Articles by: GwinnettForum

NEW for 3/28: On drone collaboration, legislature, economy

NEW for 3/28: On drone collaboration, legislature, economy

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Area seeks collaboration with Ukrainian drone companies 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: When will the Georgia legislature become blue again?
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
ANOTHER VIEW: Thoughts on the economy, the markets, the world
FEEDBACK: Veteran teacher laments School Board leadership
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Master Gardeners plant sale is April 26
NOTABLE: GAC opens Wood Family treehouse and canopy walk
RECOMMENDED: The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Grant Park in southwest Atlanta consists of 131 acres
MYSTERY PHOTO: Think back 75 years to identify this photo
CALENDAR: Norcross and Braselton schedule Clean-Up Day Saturday

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by · March 28, 2025 · Full issues
FOCUS: Area seeks collaboration with Ukrainian drone companies 

FOCUS: Area seeks collaboration with Ukrainian drone companies 

By Jyot Singh | Metro Atlanta is positioning itself as a strategic hub for the rapidly growing global drone technology industry, particularly by fostering relationships with Ukrainian drone makers.

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by · March 28, 2025 · Today's Focus
Brunson

ANOTHER VIEW: Thoughts on the economy, the markets, the world

By Randy Brunson  |  Charles Gave, of Gavekal Research, is an excellent researcher and outstanding analyst when it comes to the world’s economies and how they interact with each other.  One of the core philosophies of Gavekal’s research is that the economy is simply energy transformed.

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by · March 28, 2025 · Another View
Master gardeners offer plants for sale

NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Master Gardeners plant sale is April 26

Do you think it’s normal to talk about compost, and plants, and tomatoes growing in your garden? If so, then there is an organization that would love to have you join. The Gwinnett County Master Gardener Association (GCMGA) is an auxiliary organization of Master Gardener Extension Volunteers and Friends.

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by · March 28, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Think back 75 years to identify this

MYSTERY PHOTO: Think back 75 years to identify this

Think back 75 years to when this photograph was taken. Then figure out where this was and what was going on. Send your idea to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include your home town. 

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by · March 28, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 3/25: On school board and something worse than robocalls

NEW for 3/25: On school board and something worse than robocalls

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: School Board misses point of why people are upset
EEB PERSPECTIVE: There is one situation worse than ROBO telephone calls 
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Article on LaFayette draws three responses
UPCOMING: Norcross testing valet parking three days a week
NOTABLE: New film and production studio open in Flowery Branch 
RECOMMENDED: The Last Castle, by Denise Kiernan
GEORGIA TIDBIT: A Distant Flame is successful Civil War novel 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tall building during fall is today’s mystery
CALENDAR: Heritage of Duluth hosts reception at 5 p.m. today

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by · March 25, 2025 · Full issues
Ramsey

FOCUS: School board misses point of why people are upset

By Lisa Ramsey  |  The Gwinnett County Public School’s (GCPS) board continues to miss the point of why so many are upset with the board’s fiscal irresponsibility and support HB767.  

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by · March 25, 2025 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Norcross testing valet parking three days a week

NEWS BRIEFS: Norcross testing valet parking three days a week

More parking, more possibilities! The City of Norcross is introducing a new opportunity aimed at improving parking convenience in downtown Norcross. The Valet Parking Pilot Program, launched in partnership with G5 Parking Solutions, officially kicked off on March 14 and was met with great success—over 50 cars utilized the service!

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by · March 25, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tall building during fall

MYSTERY PHOTO: Tall building during fall

Check out this fall scene showing a traditional building against a blue sky. Your job is to tell us where this photograph was taken. Send your answer to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include  your hometown.

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by · March 25, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 3/21: On LaFayette and billion-dollar company

NEW for 3/21: On LaFayette and billion-dollar company

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Why the USA still celebrates the Marquis de Lafayette
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett company hits $1 billion in sales in 2024
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Raises issues with recent Forum contributor
UPCOMING: City of Mulberry hires interim city manager
NOTABLE: Commission funds several local projects
RECOMMENDED: ECO BARONS, by Edward Humes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early pamphleteer in colony later supported the Crown
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify this peaceful mountain scene?
CALENDAR:  5K run is 9 a.m. March 22 in Peachtree Corners 

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by · March 21, 2025 · Full issues
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