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Dobrin

FOCUS: Freeing Georgia’s children from anxiety

By Kim Normand Dobrin  |  What does it mean to have dreams? Dreams represent potential, opportunity, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Every child holds the ability to dream big, achieve and evolve. However, anxiety and fear can restrict their potential and limit their opportunities.

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by · March 12, 2024 · Today's Focus
Hendrickson

NEWS BRIEFS: State of the County: Where opportunity thrives

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson recently gave her fourth State of the County address. She emphasized: “As Gwinnett continues to grow, one thing remains constant: We are a county where people and businesses can live authentically and grow purposely. We are a community where opportunity thrives.”

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by · March 12, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out this snow-capped mountain puzzle

MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out this snow-capped mountain puzzle

Today’s Mystery Photo may puzzle you. We’ll tell you in advance that it is not Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mount Shasta or Brasstown Bald. You may have to search a lot for this one.  Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.

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by · March 12, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 3/8: On trip to India, electoral college, shenanigans

NEW for 3/8: On trip to India, electoral college, shenanigans

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Electoral College could give Trump office again
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
ANOTHER VIEW: Be prepared for Trump election shenanigans
FEEDBACK: Postal problems become a national nightmare
UPCOMING: County, CBRE partner to re-vitalize Gwinnett Place
NOTABLE: Buford non-profit gives women “second chance”
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Ordinary Angels
OBITUARY: Jack Stephens Tonge Jr. 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta’s McDaniel wins Olympic high jump medal
MYSTERY PHOTO: There’s something historical in this Mystery
CALENDAR:  Gwinnett Stripers’ Coca-Cola Preseason Party Sunday

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by · March 8, 2024 · Full issues
Paige Havens administering polio vaccine  |  Provided.

FOCUS: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

By Paige Havens  |  As a member of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett for 19 years, I’ve been actively engaged in Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. I’ve loyally given to the End Polio Now campaign, as well as championed polio education and awareness events.

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by · March 8, 2024 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: Be prepared for Trump election shenanigans

ANOTHER VIEW: Be prepared for Trump election shenanigans

By Jack Bernard  |  Many Americans write off the Democrats and Republicans as being the same. Having been active in both parties, I understand this tendency by swing voters. However, in reality, both parties as currently constituted are clearly not alike.

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by · March 8, 2024 · Another View
County-approved proposal for Gwinnett Place renovation  |  Provided.

NEWS BRIEFS: County, CBRE partner to revitalize Gwinnett Place

Gwinnett County said Tuesday that it is partnering with one of the world’s premiere real estate services firms, CBRE, to help advance the redevelopment of Gwinnett Place Mall.

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by · March 8, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: There’s something historic in this

MYSTERY PHOTO: There’s something historic in this

When trying to figure out today’s Mystery Photo, think along historical lines. That’s a hint of a clue for you to use.  And when you send in your idea to elliott@brack.net, remember to include your hometown. 

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by · March 8, 2024 · Mystery photos
Tonge

Jack Stephens Tonge Jr. 

Dr. Jack Stephens “Steve” Tonge Jr., a resident of Winder, Ga., passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2024.

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by · March 8, 2024 · Obituaries
NEW for 3/5: More on robocalls, elections, disorders and a scare

NEW for 3/5: More on robocalls, elections, disorders and a scare

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Bet you have had these types of robo calls!
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Elections, personality disorders and scary story
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Warlick drew a UGA cartoon for his son
UPCOMING: Ninth Gwinnett Burger Week features 21 restaurants
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville wins seven awards at gathering
RECOMMENDED: Oath and Honor by Liz Cheney
OBITUARY: Philip Hoke Gresham
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Campbell was high ranking Black politician
MYSTERY PHOTO: Handsome Georgian structure is current Mystery
CALENDAR: State of the County address is Thursday at 12 Stone Church

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by · March 5, 2024 · Full issues