Articles by: GwinnettForum

NEW for 12/13: On adversity, corporate residences, economics

NEW for 12/13: On adversity, corporate residences, economics

Click here to read the latest new issue of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Two GGC commencement speakers overcome adversity
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Corporate-owned residences growing in Georgia
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia 
ANOTHER VIEW: Implications of new national policies on the economy
FEEDBACK: When will the county leadership listen to voters?
UPCOMING:  Coker is the first mayor of City of Mulberry
NOTABLE: CofC recognizes 2024 small business award winners
RECOMMENDED: Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Elberton house had first Christmas tree in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Such an idyllic photograph is today’s mystery
CALENDAR: A Christmas Carol is Dec. 21 at Norcross Episcopal Church

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by · December 13, 2024 · Full issues
BRACK: Corporate-owned residences growing in Georgia

BRACK: Corporate-owned residences growing in Georgia

By Elliott Brack  |  It is a disturbing fact that emerged recently. Private corporations own more than 51,000 single-family rental homes in Georgia. 

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by · December 13, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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FOCUS: Two GGC commencement speakers overcome adversity

By Ken Scar  |  Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is celebrating two extraordinary graduates whose journeys exemplify the power of resilience, determination, and a commitment to serving others. Mikiah Miller and Shari Jackson come from vastly different backgrounds but share a common thread: the courage to forge new paths in the face of adversity.

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by · December 13, 2024 · Today's Focus
Brunson

ANOTHER VIEW: Implications of new national policies on the economy

By Randy Brunson.  |  Voters have returned Donald Trump to office. Among his campaign promises was an “America First” approach, which includes deporting illegal aliens and assessing significant tariffs on goods from around the globe, especially China.

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by · December 13, 2024 · Another View
Coker

NEWS BRIEFS: Coker is the first mayor of City of Mulberry

Named as the first mayor of the new City of Mulberry is Michael Coker. He was selected by his fellow council members as the new mayor. Michel Rudnick was elected as mayor pro tempore.

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by · December 13, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Such an idyllic location

MYSTERY PHOTO: Such an idyllic location

Today’s Mystery Photo seems an idyllic place, with a harbor, a town and mountains with leaves turning on the trees. Figure out where this is and send your idea to ebrack2@gmail.com, along with your hometown.

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by · December 13, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 12/10: On complaining, Marshall Brain, what’s ahead

NEW for 12/10: On complaining, Marshall Brain, what’s ahead

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Shiftless complain and grumble, and jealousy grows 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Remembering Marshall Brain of How Stuff Works
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
ANOTHER VIEW: Considering what could happen in next four years
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Andersonville site plans wreath ceremony Dec. 14
NOTABLE: Deadline approaches for Washington Youth Tour
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Two state schools offer degrees in astronomy 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this old-fashioned obelisk?
CALENDAR: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra concerts are Dec. 14

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by · December 10, 2024 · Full issues
Herndon

FOCUS: Shiftless complain and grumble, and jealousy grows 

By Ashley Herndon  |  Here’s a short story, but one that has been around for decades.

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by · December 10, 2024 · Today's Focus
Stopher

ANOTHER VIEW: Considering what could happen in next four years

By Gregg Stopher  |  Recirculating and reinvesting money within the U.S. economy. That is the defining purpose of utilizing tariffs against other countries. 

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by · December 10, 2024 · Another View
National Park Service photo.

NEWS BRIEFS: Andersonville site plans wreath ceremony Dec. 14

Andersonville National Historic Site invites you to remember and honor military veterans during this winter season by participating in our Wreaths Across America event. At noon on Saturday, December 14, a brief ceremony will be held in Andersonville National Cemetery to honor America’s armed forces.

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by · December 10, 2024 · News