Articles by: GwinnettForum

NEW for 1/31: Mall Corners, Piedmont Bank, 3rd rail

NEW for 1/31: Mall Corners, Piedmont Bank, 3rd rail

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: New owners to redevelop Mall Corners Shopping Center
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Piedmont Bank sold to United Bankshares of W.Va. and D.C.
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
ANOTHER VIEW: Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security – the 3rd rail
FEEDBACK: Anxiety of students during raids worries him
UPCOMING: Striper’s Chopper plans Groundhog Day appearances
NOTABLE: Schoolcraft is Gwinnett Tech GOAL winner
RECOMMENDED: Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi  
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Fort Benning namesake was Confederate general
MYSTERY PHOTO: Sun, mountain peaks and reflection make neat mystery
CALENDAR: Personal goals workshop will be Feb. 1 in Norcross

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by · January 31, 2025 · Full issues
FOCUS: New owners to redevelop Mall Corners Shopping Center

FOCUS: New owners to redevelop Mall Corners Shopping Center

Gwinnett’s Mall Corners shopping center is embarking on a new chapter, as it has been purchased by the partnership of Ben Thanh Mall LLC and JV Gwinnett Development LLC. The firm, NDIMAXIM Commercial of Duluth, played a pivotal role in brokering the acquisition of the iconic property.

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by · January 31, 2025 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: 3rd rail of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security

ANOTHER VIEW: 3rd rail of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security

By Jack Bernard | Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are running long-term deficits. Clearly, Rich McCormick, a physician who represents Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District, is correct in one respect. These programs do need bipartisan reform.

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by · January 31, 2025 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Stripers’ Chopper plans Groundhog Day appearances

NEWS BRIEFS: Stripers’ Chopper plans Groundhog Day appearances

In honor of Chopper the Groundhog – the only groundhog mascot in professional sports – the Gwinnett Stripers are planning a full and festive day on Sunday, Feb. 2, that includes the launch of single-game ticket sales for the first half of the 2025 season. 

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by · January 31, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Sun, mountain peaks and reflection make puzzler

MYSTERY PHOTO: Sun, mountain peaks and reflection make puzzler

Sun shining on mountain peaks, and that reflected in water, makes a beautiful Mystery Photo. Figure out where this photograph was taken and send us your conclusion to ebrack2@gmail.com. Be sure to include your hometown. 

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by · January 31, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 1/28: On craftsmen and no property tax base

NEW for 1/28: On craftsmen and no property tax base

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: California needs lots of craftsmen to rebuild housing
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  How one city operates without property tax
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Major debt means USA is headed for big financial problems 
UPCOMING: Improvements coming to four county areas
NOTABLE: Georgia Gwinnett enrollment up five percent for spring
RECOMMENDED: That One Should Disdain Hardships by Musonius Rufus
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Famed coach Pop Warner began career at UGA
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint this mountain scene?
CALENDAR: Health Literacy Fair is Jan. 29 in Lawrenceville

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by · January 28, 2025 · Full issues
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FOCUS: California needs lots of craftsmen to rebuild housing

By Raleigh Perry  |  Some sources list 10,000 and others say 20,000 structures have burned to the ground in the California wildfires.  They will need to be rebuilt. 

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by · January 28, 2025 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Improvements coming to four county areas

NEWS BRIEFS: Improvements coming to four county areas

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives during its January 21 meeting. A recap of what the Board approved follows.

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by · January 28, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint this mountain scene?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint this mountain scene?

Look closely and you’ll find a flag flying in this Mystery Photo. Can you determine from this where this photograph was taken?  Send your answer to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include your hometown.

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by · January 28, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 1/24: On the markets, football and Dr. King

NEW for 1/24: On the markets, football and Dr. King

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Economic suggestion for 2025: Stay the course 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  2025 college football season was quite entertaining 
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
ANOTHER VIEW: Across Georgia, people celebrate King Day
FEEDBACK: Suggests adopting Britain’s Loyal Opposition system
UPCOMING: Sugarloaf CID seeking design for two crosswalks
NOTABLE: County forms opioid abatement committee 
RECOMMENDED: We have zero recommendations!  Please help!
OBITUARY: The Rev. William Pearman McLemore
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Two key executives created Georgia Power Foundation
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify this place, once a landmark?
LAGNIAPPE: Lanier Islands adds new members to resort staff
CALENDAR: Johns Creek Symphony plans concert Jan. 25

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by · January 24, 2025 · Full issues