Articles by: GwinnettForum

FOCUS: Summerour Middle School wildlife certification isn’t just for the birds

FOCUS: Summerour Middle School wildlife certification isn’t just for the birds

By Tixie Fowler | The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized Summerour Middle School for creating a “Certified Wildlife Habitat.” The certification is part of NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program, which celebrates the efforts of schools, private residents and public spaces who take the initiative to provide garden space specifically for providing essential elements needed by all wildlife. The certification also makes the school site part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge, a national effort to restore critical habitat for pollinators like butterflies, birds, bees and other wildlife.

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by · July 29, 2016 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY:  Where’s this converted Volkswagen?

MYSTERY: Where’s this converted Volkswagen?

Looks like the Mystery Photo is a converted Volkswagen, now an eatery, with stools and a bench. This food truck could make your mouth water. The diners seem to be enjoying themselves. Now tell us where you think it is located. Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · July 29, 2016 · Mystery photos
7/26: Business court model; British leader system; Economic policies

7/26: Business court model; British leader system; Economic policies

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Judge Explains Why Gwinnett Will Participate in Business Court Model
EEB PERSPECTIVE: That Brit System of Picking a New Leader Can Have Its Advantages
ANOTHER VIEW: Looks to Democratic Economic Policies To Signal Nation’s Recovery
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Braves
FEEDBACK: Found Interest on Article from Encyclopedia about George Peabody
UPCOMING: Two Named To Head New Physical Education Program at PCOM
NOTABLE: County Seeks To Improve Operations of Gwinnett County Transit
RECOMMENDED: Aspirations of the Heart, by Katie Hart-Smith
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Union Forces Block Chattahoochee River, Causing CSA Problems
TODAY’S QUOTE: Here’s the Greatest Lesson That All Old People Share
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lots of Readers (19) Easily Spot Recent Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Rocking a Giant Sweet Potato

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by · July 26, 2016 · Full issues
Rich

FOCUS: Judge explains why Gwinnett will participate in business court model

By Randy Rich, judge, Superior Court of Gwinnett County | How fast the trial calendar moves is critical to the resolution of cases. Unfortunately, there are usually several obstacles.

First, the newest cases are at the bottom of the civil trial calendar. In Superior Court, you may be behind divorce cases, land use cases, or custody disputes.

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by · July 26, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON:  Looks to Democratic economic policies to signal nation’s recovery

WILSON: Looks to Democratic economic policies to signal nation’s recovery

By George Wilson | The Republican ideology-driven policy of austerity at a time of unemployment and low interest rates has been a drag on the economic recovery of the United States from the great recession that started doing the last Republican administration.

Fortunately, some Obama and Democratic inspired spending got through and a recovery of the economy has taken place. The recovery could have been faster and resulted in lower unemployment and a lower deficit if Democratic policies had been implemented fully.

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by · July 26, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY:  Lots of readers (19) easily spot recent photo

MYSTERY: Lots of readers (19) easily spot recent photo

No, the photographer didn’t get real close to this chair. It’s a giant Adirondack, and found in a particular place. Have you ever seen it, or recognize where this photograph was taken? Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · July 26, 2016 · Mystery photos
7/22: On health care, visiting St. John’s, more

7/22: On health care, visiting St. John’s, more

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Having Affordable Health Care Should Not Be a Financial Burden
EEB PERSPECTIVE: There Are Several Reasons for Visiting Canada These Hot Times
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District
UPCOMING: County Calls for Six Year SPLOST Referendum on November Ballot
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC Promotes Two Long Term Employees in Restructuring
RECOMMENDED: Winston Churchill Reporting by Simon Read
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Native George Foster Peabody Gave Back Liberally to the State
CALENDAR: Good Samaritan Health Clinic Plans Open House Monday Morning
TODAY’S QUOTE: When People Will Realize That You Are A Failure
MYSTERY PHOTO: How George Graf Identified the Recent Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: New Mural Surfaces at Key Suwanee Intersection

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by · July 22, 2016 · Full issues
Bernard

FOCUS: Having affordable health care should not be a financial burden

By Jack Bernard, Peachtree City, Ga. | So far, over 12 million people have been enrolled in health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Millions more have gotten Medicaid via the expansion option, for a total of 20 million. Obviously, there is still a long way to go to achieve full coverage for all of our citizens, but we should not denigrate our progress thus far. Let us remind you of what we faced before the first open enrollment period began in October, 2013.

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by · July 22, 2016 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: How George Graf identified the recent photo

MYSTERY: How George Graf identified the recent photo

This edition’s Mystery Photo shows mansard roofs, reminding you of traditional architecture from an European castle. But are they? Figure out where this is and send your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com. Be sure to include your hometown.

ONLY ONE PERSON identified the cruise ship and location of the last Mystery Photo. It came from George Graf of Palmyra, Va., who said that the photo was taken from “The Battery which lies under the slopes of Signal Hill in St. John’s, Newfoundland.”

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by · July 22, 2016 · Mystery photos
7/15: On political polarization; Fallen firefighter from Gwinnett

7/15: On political polarization; Fallen firefighter from Gwinnett

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnettian Reflects About the United States’ Painfully Polarized People
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Bridge Over 1-16 To Be Named for Fallen Firefighter from Gwinnett
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Medical Center
FEEDBACK: Suggests Retired Counselors To Help DFCS Case Load Problem
UPCOMING: Schelly Marlatt To Become New Clean and Beautiful Director
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Graduates Seven Students from Explorer’s Program
RECOMMENDED: House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Scientist Became Famous for Work at the University of Georgia
TODAY’S QUOTE: Why Sitting Down Helps You In Ways You Can’t Imagine
MYSTERY PHOTO: Even the Weather Might Be A Clue in This Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: State of Peachtree Corners Address by Mayor Coming Monday

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by · July 15, 2016 · Full issues