Articles by: GwinnettForum
8/14, full issue: On Britain and Brexit; Great German river cruise
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TODAY’S FOCUS, McDonald: Why is Britain leaving Europe?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: German river cruise offers beautiful scenery
SPOTLIGHT: BrandBank
FEEDBACK: Yes, we’re looking for two good choices
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Franklin tree
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distinctive green roof on a sunny day
CALENDAR: Good2Give celebration is Thursday
8/10 issue: New Hudgens show; Florida’s primary; Crumbling city
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Show for Lauri Stallings, 2017 winner of Hudgens Prize, opens Aug. 11
EEB PERSPECTIVE: August 28 Florida Primary Progressing Similarly to Georgia’s
ANOTHER VIEW: From Shining City on the Hill, to the City Crumbling on the Hill
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Reasons for You To Vote Republican or Democrat in the Fall
UPCOMING: Groundbreaking is August 13 for new Lilburn Police Headquarters
NOTABLE: City of Lawrenceville Approves $152 million (10 Month) Budget
RECOMMENDED: MOD Pizza in Chamblee
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Sun Trust Bank, 14th in Size, Holds of 48 Million Shares of Coca-Cola:
MYSTERY PHOTO: The Trees Almost Hide This Issue’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia Plans Celebration
8/7, full issue: Church and state; Governor’s race; Funeral processions; More
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Keeping Church and State Separate Is Best for our Nation for all Sakes
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Looking at the Races for Governor, 7th District Congressional Seat
ANOTHER VIEW: Southern Custom of Stopping for Funerals In Danger of Disappearing
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Associates, P.C.
FEEDBACK: Watch Out! That Former Lilburn Web Site Is Now an Escort Service
UPCOMING: Tickets Ready August 14 for Annual Decatur Book Festival
NOTABLE: Three in Entrepreneur Competition Got Start in Snellville Shark Tank
RECOMMENDED: The Only Story by Julian Barnes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bleckley County Named for Extraordinary Jurist Logan Bleckley
MYSTERY PHOTO: Creature Rising out of Water is This Edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Annual Button Down Dash Will Be at Chamber on August 11
8/3, full issue: Gwinnett’s bicentennial quilt; How you once looked
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s the Story Behind Installation of Bicentennial Quilt at GJAC
EEB PERSPECTIVE: What Did You Look Like When You Were a Babe in Arms?
SPOTLIGHT: Primerica, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Early Americans Had an Abysmal Voter Turnout
UPCOMING: Local Restaurateur Donates Part of Berlin Wall Returns to Suwanee
NOTABLE: Suwanee Has Georgia’s Outstanding Police Chief of the Year
RECOMMENDED: Masterpiece Restaurant in Duluth
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s George Stallings Remembered for Guiding “Miracle Braves”
MYSTERY PHOTO: The Clues to Today’s Mystery Photo Are Staring at You!
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Schedules Hazardous Household Waste Recycling
7/31, full issue: Revel property; 3 election winners so far; more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Revel Property at Infinite Energy Center To Offer 750,000 Square Feet
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Congratulations to the Only Three People Who So Far Have Been Elected
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Four Letters from Readers about Current Topics
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville’s Southlawn To Be $200 Million Mixed-Use Project
NOTABLE: Peach State Federal Credit Union Has Towns-Union Merger Partner
RECOMMENDED: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Man-Made Lakes Differ from Natural Lakes in Several Ways
MYSTERY PHOTO: Historic Spot Begs Your Identification of This Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: With August Nearing, Activities Picking Up in Gwinnett
7/20, full issue: Georgia’s under-appreciated treasure; Vote on Tuesday
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia State University Is State’ Under-Appreciated Treasure
EEB PERSPECTIVE: May Gwinnettians Have Big Turnout in the Runoff Election on Tuesday
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Takes Issue with Wilson Statement about New York Winner\
RECOMMENDED: The Little Paris Bookshop, by Nina George
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Influential Savannah Editor Has Great Influence on State Politics
MYSTERY PHOTO: Two Flags Could Give Some Clue about Today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Workshop, ribbon-cutting, more
7/17, full issue: Nuclear disposal; Late night news; more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: USA Dragging Feet on Completion of Nuclear Disposal Site near Augusta
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Eleven p.m. Local News Not Important To Us Any More
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College
FEEDBACK: Finds Concern, Then Engages with Forum Readers with Thoughts
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville Slightly Lowers Property Tax Rate For Current Year
NOTABLE: Snellville Physician Ben Abraham Wins National Preceptor Award
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah Editor Gains Popularity with His Humorous Southern Stories
MYSTERY PHOTO: A Bronze Statue Asks You for Identification and Where Located
CALENDAR: Ribbon Cutting at Eastside Medical Center on July 25
7/13, full issue: New music season; Gun insurance; Big NY win
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Johns Creek Symphony Announces Upcoming Season of Music
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Candidate Suggests That Insurance Be Required of All Gun Owners
ANOTHER VIEW: New York Primary Victory by Oscasio-Cortez Is Inspirational
SPOTLIGHT: United Community Bank
UPCOMING: Re-Scheduled “What Floats Your Boat” is July 14 at Rogers Bridge Park
NOTABLE: Snellville Police Officer Seizes Largest Ecstasy Haul in USA in 2017
RECOMMENDED: Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate
GEORGIA TIDBIT: More Astrology Telescopes in Georgia Than You Might Think
MYSTERY PHOTO: Venerable Old Sanctuary Is This Edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Free Family Fun Day at McDaniel Farm Park on July 14
7/10, full issue: Family trip to Utah; On traveling to Casablanca
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Family Enjoys Trip to Utah, But Also Loves Being Together Again
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Never Thought Before of Visiting Casablanca, in Distant Morocco
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Asks for Prayer in Comfort that God Will Eventually Heal Our Land
UPCOMING: CEO of The Carter Center in Atlanta To Speak to Gwinnett Rotary
NOTABLE: Georgia Archives To Mark 100th Anniversary Celebration on August 18
RECOMMENDED: Visit Gibbs Gardens
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Study of Astronomy Began Relatively Early in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch Out about Jumping to Conclusions for This Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Several Different Workshops Upcoming in Gwinnett
LAGNIAPPE: Crepe Myrtle Blooms Welcome Shoppers These Days at Mall of Georgia
Gwinnett Forum | July 30, 2024
“You may not know who I am or what I mean
But I will be good faith to you nevertheless.
And filter and fiber your soul.
“Failing to fetch me at first, keep encouraged.
Missing me one place, search another.
I stop, somewhere, waiting for you.”
– Walt Whitman
Continuing objectives
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
- Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
- Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
- More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.
- Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
- Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1 a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
- Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
- 21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
- Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
- Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
- Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.
Interested in Gwinnett history?
Now re-printed in its third edition, Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, the award-winning history of Gwinnett County, is once again available for purchase. It sold out of its first two printings. The book won the 2010 Award of Excellence in Documenting Georgia History from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. The book is available at Old Town Antiques at 93 Main Street in Lilburn.
- The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.
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