Articles by: GwinnettForum

NEW for 9/28: African school; Newspapers’ decline; Review drinking age

NEW for 9/28: African school; Newspapers’ decline; Review drinking age

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Two GACS seniors help fund school in Cameroon, Africa
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Decline of newspapers is not good for the future of our republic
ANOTHER VIEW: Wants Georgia to re-examine the legal age for drinking alcohol  
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Feels that Joe Biden is second most incompetent president
UPCOMING: Different 2021 Great Day of Service aims to bolster non-profits
NOTABLE: CFNE grants $100,000 then finds the agency’s board matches it
RECOMMENDED: The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey
GEORGIA TIDBIT: CCC work in Georgia  can be seen in many state parks
MYSTERY PHOTO: Building with classic tower is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Elisha Winn Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
CALENDAR: Snellville Commerce Club to hear Mayor Barbara Bender on October 5

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by · September 28, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 9/24: On Rainbow Village, robots, federal debt

NEW for 9/24: On Rainbow Village, robots, federal debt

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Rainbow Village to mark 30 year anniversary with gala October 16
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Robotic surgical firm has big expansion plans in Gwinnett
ANOTHER VIEW: Only four ways USA can get high federal debt under control
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Striper
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Peachtree Corners offers four types of grants as a result of Covid
NOTABLE: Rowen Foundation releases final report from Advisory Force
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Fonda in Five Acts directed by Susan Lacy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Civilian Conservation Corps put the unemployed to work 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Stark Clues for you to identify this edition’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Georgia Gwinnett College recognized as “Tree Campus” again
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Stripers last five games of season starts September 29

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by · September 24, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 9/21: On Nixon, baseball, terrorism

NEW for 9/21: On Nixon, baseball, terrorism

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TODAY’S FOCUS: USA could stand a return of a Richard Nixon likeness
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Computer chip shortage and a story about electricity
ANOTHER VIEW: White terrorism didn’t start at Capitol on January 6, 2021
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia 
FEEDBACK: Not surprised at anything; expect all matters to get worse
UPCOMING: Atlanta Music Club to award $33,000 in scholarships
NOTABLE: Summerour family history is subject of forthcoming book
OBITUARIES: Gloria Hayes
RECOMMENDATION: Folklore and the Sea by Horace Beck
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Largest military battle in state was at Chickamauga in 1863
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us where you think this covered bridge is located
CALENDAR:Norcross Art Fest and Elisha Winn Fair will both be October 2-3 

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by · September 21, 2021 · Full issues
Mrs. Hayes

Gloria Hayes

Mrs. Gloria Ann Hayes, age 90, of Braselton passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Braselton, surrounded by her family. The family will have a Private Service due to the wishes of Mrs. Hayes, as she was concerned for her family and friends’ safety during the Covid pandemic. 

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by · September 18, 2021 · Obituaries
NEW for 9/17: On former commanders, Waffle House treatment, moviemaking

NEW for 9/17: On former commanders, Waffle House treatment, moviemaking

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TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s unethical for former commanders to be defense firm directors
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett could get Waffle House treatment this year in redistricting 
ANOTHER VIEW: Teacher in retirement has front row seat watching moviemaking
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Her mother got a “grandson” flim-flam call several years ago
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Place CID picks firm for mall revitalization strategy
NOTABLE: Gwinnett implementing Smart Corridor Deployment program
RECOMMENDED: Cul-De-Sac by Joy Fielding
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Rabbittown’s R.A. Miller became famous for his whirligigs
MYSTERY PHOTO: Circular concrete structure is unique; where is it?
LAGNIAPPE: Suwanee has a new roundabout on city’s south side
CALENDAR: Town hall meeting of Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board soon

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by · September 17, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 9/14: Thoughts on country; Granddaughter scam

NEW for 9/14: Thoughts on country; Granddaughter scam

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Refuses to remain silent about the future of this country
EEB PERSPECTIVE: How grandparents lost lots of cash in “granddaughter” scam
ANOTHER VIEW: She can only hope that more Americans will come home
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Both parties have changed since Zell Miller was around
UPCOMING: Snellville seeks input on upgrading T.W. Briscoe Park
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners welcomes French-American
RECOMMENDED: The Secular Enlightenment by Margaret C. Jacob
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lower Chattahoochee Commission promotes counties in two states 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a big hint about this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett County Fair continues this week for 66th year
CALENDAR: Pooches in the Park coming to Braselton on September 25 

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by · September 14, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 9/10: On abortion ruling and community pride

NEW for 9/10: On abortion ruling and community pride

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Texas abortion ruling might find impact in Georgia, too
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One way to know if a community is proud of itself
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: No room in his heart for people who do not get shots
UPCOMING: County awards $618,450 contract for Equity Action Plan
NOTABLE: GGC grad wins national award synthesizing waste cooking oil
RECOMMENDED: 44 Scotland Street series by Alexander McCall Smith
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gold leaf atop state capitol has been applied twice
MYSTERY PHOTO: What’s the location of this Mystery Photo of a tall church?
CALENDAR: Peachtree Corners Festival coming on September 18-19

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by · September 10, 2021 · Uncategorized
NEW for 9/7: On Afghanistan, 66th county fair

NEW for 9/7: On Afghanistan, 66th county fair

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Two former presidents offered us ideas, which we have rejected
EEB PERSPECTIVE: 66th Gwinnett County Fair starts Sept. 16 for 11 days
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Energy plan needed for nuclear, renewables and its distribution 
UPCOMING: County wants input on Gwinnett Place Mall on September 10
NOTABLE: PCOM names Ruth Maher head of physical therapy department 
RECOMMENDATIONS: The (Other You) by Joyce Carol Oates
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Mystery about origin of statue atop Georgia capitol
MYSTERY PHOTO: History, a flag and nicely-framed photo is today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Labor Day visitor to Gatlinburg, Tenn. was a wandering bear
CALENDAR: Immigrant story coming to Lilburn library on September 19

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by · September 7, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 9/3: On water wars and troops out of Afghanistan

NEW for 9/3: On water wars and troops out of Afghanistan

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Endless water wars have Corps of Engineers as continuing factor
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Thank you, Mr. President, for getting our troops out of Afghanistan
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Three short letters talk of different views
UPCOMING: Duluth First United Methodists to mark 150th anniversary 
NOTABLE: Lots of curtains about to rise at Aurora Theatre in the fall
RECOMMENDED: Epidemics and Society by Frank M. Snowden 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Several utopian reform colonies once organized in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Overhanging trees abound in this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: New floral designs decorate wall in Suwanee
CALENDAR: Works from permanent collection on display at Hudgens Art Center

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by · September 3, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/31: On proposed bill, key fobs, more

NEW for 8/31: On proposed bill, key fobs, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: New Senate Bill 202 to change next year’s voting significantly
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Watch out for those modern marvels; they have a “Gotcha!” program
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Sees problems with the way some transportation projects built
UPCOMING: British Car Fayre, in 21st year, coming to Norcross  on September 11
NOTABLE: Review team at work already underway on 2021 Gwinnett budget
RECOMMENDATION: The Odyssey by Homer, translation by Emily Wilson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Watson-Brown Foundation supports rural students in higher education 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this six-story building is located on a hillside
LAGNIAPPE: Sons of the American Revolution chapter participate at the Birdies for the Brave
CALENDAR: Stripers open six game home stand Tuesday night

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by · August 31, 2021 · Full issues