Articles by: GwinnettForum

MYSTERY: Look at all the heavy metal

MYSTERY: Look at all the heavy metal

Think of the weight above in today’s Mystery Photo. Now tell us where you think you must be to get this photograph. Send your guess, name and hometown to elliott@brack.net.

The recent Mystery Photo turned out to be relatively easy, as several spotted it immediately. It was sent in by Karen Garner of Dacula.

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by · April 19, 2016 · Mystery photos
4/15: Cancer program; 900,000 Gwinnettians; Snellville’s naming

4/15: Cancer program; 900,000 Gwinnettians; Snellville’s naming

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Medical Center, YMCA Join in Program To Benefit Cancer Survivors

EEB PERSPECTIVE: As of Monday, Gwinnett Population Hits 900,000 Residents

ANOTHER VIEW: Who Named Snellville? Research at National Archives Clears It Up

SPOTLIGHT: Brand Banking Company

FEEDBACK: Assistance After Closing Brings Plaudits from Potential Customer

UPCOMING: Tuesday, April 26, Is Final Date To Register for May 24 Primary Election

NOTABLE: Finalists Told for United Way’s Spark Prize Event of April 28

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Dr. Samuel Nunes of Portugal among Jews Landing in Early Savannah

TODAY’S QUOTE: No Way Mason Brothers Could Lose in Early Business Dealings

MYSTERY PHOTO: Mountain Scene Begs for Identification

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by · April 15, 2016 · Full issues
FOCUS: Medical Center, YMCA join in program to benefit cancer  survivors

FOCUS: Medical Center, YMCA join in program to benefit cancer survivors

By Johanna Baidya | Gwinnett Medical Center and the YMCA of Metro Atlanta are teaming up to offer a special exercise program for cancer survivors to help maintain and improve their overall state of wellness during and after treatment. Called GMC at the Y, the program also aims to help survivors lower their risk of recurrence, a key concern for those who have had cancer. The program also aims to improve the strength, stamina, and health of those with active cancer.

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by · April 15, 2016 · Full issues
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COFER: Who named Snellville? Research at National Archives clears it up

By Jim Cofer, president, Snellville Historical Society | How did Snellville get its name? This is a question that has been asked and debated many times over the past century or so.

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by · April 15, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY:  Big hill may be big clue

MYSTERY: Big hill may be big clue

There’s a looming mountain in the background, plus a bridge to walk over. Can you recognize where this is? If so, send your answer to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your home town.

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by · April 15, 2016 · Mystery photos
4/12: Norcross updates; Restroom solution; Discrimination laws

4/12: Norcross updates; Restroom solution; Discrimination laws

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Update on the New Norcross Branch Library and Highway Improvements
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Seems To Be Simple Way To Solve Which Restroom To Enter
ANOTHER VIEW: What Discrimination Laws Will Do to Some Southern States
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Closed Minds Lead to Destruction, plus Thanking Lilburn Alcohol-Selling Sites
UPCOMING: Upcoming Clean and Beautiful Dinner to Honor Wiggins, Volunteers
NOTABLE: Majority of Gwinnett Real Properties Will See Change in Valuations
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA Has Two Historic Paintings from American Artist George Cooke
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Knowing the Truth Can Do To You
MYSTERY PHOTO: Couple of Clues Awaiting This Edition’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Sugar Hill Bringing Back the Popular Thursdays@the Hill

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by · April 12, 2016 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Update on Norcross’ new library, Buford Highway improvements

By Josh Bare, city councilman, Norcross | The Norcross City Council is honored to be working closely with Gwinnett County and Commissioner Lynette Howard to plan a new Norcross Branch of the award winning Gwinnett Library System. We see this building as a cornerstone towards re-development on Buford Highway and serving as a pivotal hub for the community to mix and mingle as they enjoy everything a modern library has to offer.

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by · April 12, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON: What discrimination laws will do to some Southern states

WILSON: What discrimination laws will do to some Southern states

By George Wilson | Mississippi is the poorest state in the United States, with 24.1 percent or 695,915 of its citizens living below the poverty line. It also ranks last in its rate of child poverty (33.7 percent), and subsequently last in hunger and food insecurity.

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by · April 12, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: Look for clues in this photo

MYSTERY: Look for clues in this photo

Look carefully for a couple of clues are waiting for you to help recognize this edition’s mystery photo. Send your idea on where this photograph was taken to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your home address.

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by · April 12, 2016 · Mystery photos
4/8: Next Aurora production; Kooks and weirdos; Clinton

4/8: Next Aurora production; Kooks and weirdos; Clinton

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Next Aurora Production Centers on 1939 Cuban-Holocaust Story

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia Gets Black Eye from Legislative Kooks and Weirdos

ANOTHER VIEW: “Keep Bill Under Control This Time, President Rodham!”

SPOTLIGHT: Heaven & Associates, P.C.

UPCOMING: GGC’s Sixth Button Gwinnett Day To Honor Dr. James d’Angelo

NOTABLE: Dept. of Labor Career Expo To Host 60 Employers Needing Workers

RECOMMENDED ADVENTURE: Georgia Center for the Book

GEORGIA TIDBIT: In Professional Baseball, Georgia State League First Founded in 1906

TODAY’S QUOTE: The Most Important Day in Your Life……and…..

MYSTERY PHOTO: Another Architectural Gem for Your Guessing

LAGNIAPPE: Local DAR Chapter Visits Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery

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by · April 8, 2016 · Full issues