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NEW FOR 3/8: State of county; Flawed election process; Cherished memory

NEW FOR 3/8: State of county; Flawed election process; Cherished memory

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: People and place continue to evolve, bringing possibilities
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Timing of school board nonpartisan election is flawed 
ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering two trips to Arles, and the art of van Gogh
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Yet another transit study; what’s the count now?
UPCOMING: Redner leaving Community Foundation; it seeks new leader
NOTABLE: PCOM students bring Two Step CPR to Mall
RECOMMENDED: The Forbidden Garden by Ellen Herrick
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ga. Tech Poet Larry Rubin focused on historical images
MYSTERY PHOTO: It’s a small building, but was mighty important
LAGNIAPPE: Bird photos from Bali on display in Lawrenceville 
CALENDAR: Senior living options is the topic tonight at Five Forks Branch Library

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by · March 8, 2022 · Full issues
Nicole Hendrickson, chair of Gwinnett County Council. Photo provided.

FOCUS: People and place continue to evolve, bringing possibilities

By Deborah Tuff  |  After her first full year in office, Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson last week addressed residents and businesspeople during her second State of the County address. She said: “In Gwinnett, our kaleidoscope is the lens through which we view progress, which represents Gwinnett County as we vibrantly connect the unique people, place and promise of our community.”

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by · March 8, 2022 · Today's Focus
George Graf, 20 years ago

ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering two trips to Arles, and the art of van Gogh

By George Graf  |  When living years ago in Europe, I was an admirer of the artist Vincent van Gogh.  Therefore, I could not pass up a road trip to Arles, France, where van Gogh produced a massive amount of fantastic work.  According to the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, he lived here for 444 days and produced over 200 paintings, over 100 drawings and watercolors, and wrote some 200 letters. He was busy! 

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by · March 8, 2022 · Another View
Redner

NEWS BRIEFS: Redner leaving Community Foundation; more

The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia (CFNEG) is searching for a new leader, as President and CEO Randy Redner will leave the foundation later this year. CFNEG has retained Grant Partners to conduct the CEO search.

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by · March 8, 2022 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: It’s a tiny building, but something important happened here

MYSTERY PHOTO: It’s a tiny building, but something important happened here

It’s a small building, but an important event took place here. See if you can pinpoint where this photograph was taken, and tell us the importance of the building. Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net, and include your town where you live. 

Three photo-spotters, all regulars, recognized the most recent Mystery Photo.  Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill wrote: “This is Holy Trinity Church Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Kiev, Ukraine….

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by · March 8, 2022 · Mystery photos
NEW for 3/4: New restaurant; Remembering Jones Webb

NEW for 3/4: New restaurant; Remembering Jones Webb

Click here to read the full new edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Summit Chase converts to scratch-based restaurant March 9 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Webb office was postgraduate training for young lawyers
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment and Hardware
FEEDBACK: If a teacher is ineffective, should administrators be blamed?
UPCOMING: Wreaths Across America exhibit comes to Gwinnett March 9
NOTABLE: New Technology allows traffic signals to connect to vehicles
RECOMMENDED: Washington’s End by Jonathan Horn 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Birdsong remains a showcase of a fire-dependent ecology
MYSTERY PHOTO: After a week off, see if you can solve this new mystery
CALENDAR: GGC’s first of two Preview Day is March 5

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by · March 4, 2022 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Summit Chase converts to scratch-based restaurant March 9

By Nicole Newsom  |  Summit Chase Country Club, a longtime Gwinnett staple since its establishment in the 1970s, will move away from the traditional country club concept and will soon open its doors as a scratch-based kitchen, featuring farm-to-table food. It will be named The Kitchen at Summit Chase, and open to the public on Wednesday, March 9.  

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by · March 4, 2022 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Wreaths Across America exhibit comes to Gwinnett March 9

NEWS BRIEFS: Wreaths Across America exhibit comes to Gwinnett March 9

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is on the road in 2022 and will be making a stop in Lawrenceville on Wednesday, March 9. This museum-on-wheels will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Entrance is free of charge. It will be located at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens, 87 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville. 

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by · March 4, 2022 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s photo might be considered a timely one

MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s photo might be considered a timely one

Though we omitted the Mystery Photo in the last issue, Lou Camerio of Lilburn saw it differently. “The mystery is where is the photo?” he wrote. We apologize. Here is a timely humdinger mystery for this edition. Figure out where this is, and send your answer to elliott@brack.net, to include your hometown!

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by · March 4, 2022 · Mystery photos
NEW for 3/1: On teacher tenure and November candidates

NEW for 3/1: On teacher tenure and November candidates

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Why teacher tenure is a good practice for schools
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Taking a look at the races for U.S. Senate and governor
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Disturbed at what she sees from school board meeting
UPCOMING: PCOM established medical education Center for Excellence
NOTABLE: Norcross gets $10,000 grant to reduce liability exposure
OBITUARIES: Jones Webb
RECOMMENDED: Great Swedish Fairy Tales by John Bauer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gospel singer Lee Roy Abernathy was  popular; ran for governor
MYSTERY PHOTO: Send in your mysteries
CALENDAR: Author Julius Thompson speaks at Suwanee Library on Sunday, March 6 

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by · March 1, 2022 · Full issues
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