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PLOUSSARD: Calls for end of partisan gerrymandering in Georgia, nation

y Jeff Ploussard | Representative democracy and capitalism are two ideas that have made our country a more perfect union. Competition is an essential ingredient in healthy capitalism. The innovations spawned by competition have allowed businesses to grow, prosper and create jobs. The breakup of monopolies has led to lower prices for consumers. Conversely, the system by which we elect our state and federal representatives has become increasingly monopolistic and undemocratic because of a practice called gerrymandering.

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by · June 14, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: What is this series of buildings?

MYSTERY: What is this series of buildings?

This edition’ Mystery Photo looks something like an insect among this scene. Where was it taken, and what is this series of buildings? Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · June 14, 2016 · Mystery photos
6/10: Hawaiian trip; Couple will be missed; No to gator

6/10: Hawaiian trip; Couple will be missed; No to gator

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s What One Couple Saw on A Visit to Our 50th State—Hawaii!
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Salvation Army Couple’s Next Post Is Tampa; Will Be Missed Here
ANOTHER VIEW: Wants No Part of That Gator around Lilburn
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: One Perspective of Washington State’s Mail-In Voting Procedure
UPCOMING: Parks and Recreation Offering Plethora of Camps This Summer
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Place CID Expands for Fourth Time, Adding New Properties
RECOMMENDED: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Garden Club of Georgia Dates from 1928 Founding
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Opportunity Often Wears
MYSTERY PHOTO: Stately Home Comes with a Story
LAGNIAPPE: Quiet Afternoon During a Setting Sun
CALENDAR: Author Plans Visit to Peachtree Corners

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by · June 10, 2016 · Full issues
Manana Island off the coast east of Oahu

FOCUS: Here’s what one couple saw on a visit to our 50th state — Hawaii!

By Sandy and Rick Krause, Lilburn, Ga. | My wife and I recently visited in Hawaii. We never had a goal to see all 50 states, but this trip accomplished that!

We toured the four main islands—Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, starting in Honolulu, Oahu. We stayed a block off Waikiki Beach and enjoyed walking around downtown and the beach.

Among the places we visited was the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor. We took a Navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial, watched a film, and visited the museum. It was most touching. We also toured the National Cemetery of the Pacific, State Capital, Chinatown, and Iolani Palace.

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by · June 10, 2016 · Today's Focus
HOUSTON: Wants no part of that gator anywhere around Lilburn

HOUSTON: Wants no part of that gator anywhere around Lilburn

By Debra Houston | A Gwinnett man found a five-foot alligator in his pond recently. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources sent out a specialist to investigate.

The agency thinks the animal came up the Yellow River, which is nearby. According to WSB-TV, the DNR may not do anything about it. The laid-back gator isn’t bothering a soul. Maybe he’ll just move on. Yes, but where?

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by · June 10, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: A stately home with stories

MYSTERY: A stately home with stories

Today’s Mystery Photo is a stately traditional home, but there’s a story about it. Figure out where it’s located. Then send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · June 10, 2016 · Mystery photos
6/7: Water district’s progress; Medicaid expansion; perpetual war

6/7: Water district’s progress; Medicaid expansion; perpetual war

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Metro North Georgia Water District Marks 15 Years of Progress
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Senator Unterman Now Supports Medicaid Expansion Program
ANOTHER VIEW: Considerations of the Idea of Having a Perpetual War
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College
FEEDBACK: More on Ty Cobb
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Senior Leadership Program Accepting New Applications
NOTABLE: GA-PCOM Begins First Classes in Physician Assistant Studies
RECOMMENDED: The Lake House by Kate Morton
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gov. Ellis Arnall Gives Help To Pardon “Chain Gang” Author
CALENDAR: Peachtree Corners Sixth Annual Festival Is This Weekend
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Muhammad Ali Thought of Boxing Training
MYSTERY PHOTO: Layers of red
LAGNIAPPE: Time to Head For Summer Fun at Gwinnett Swimming Pools

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by · June 7, 2016 · Full issues
FOCUS: Metro North Georgia Water District marks 15 years of progress

FOCUS: Metro North Georgia Water District marks 15 years of progress

By Paul Donsky | Community leaders and water experts gathered this past week to mark the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) 15 years of stewardship of the area’s water resources.

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by · June 7, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON: Considerations of the idea of having a perpetual war

WILSON: Considerations of the idea of having a perpetual war

By George Wilson | We accept that war used to be fought for outcomes like treasure, resources, territory, and or “save Democracy.” Today the war-making itself is the treasure.

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by · June 7, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY PHOTO: Layers of red

MYSTERY PHOTO: Layers of red

Today’s Mystery Photo appears to be something of a geometric design, with its horizontal slats, among layers of red. This might be an easier mystery than some before. Send in your thoughts to elliott@gwinnettforum.com and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · June 7, 2016 · Mystery photos
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