Articles by: GwinnettForum

3/29: Beverage checks; Garland hearing; General Assembly

3/29: Beverage checks; Garland hearing; General Assembly

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Police Checks of Beverage Retailers Continue with GUIDE Funding

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Stubbornness on Garland Hearing May Signal Woes for GOP

ANOTHER VIEW: Wants To See Improvement in Georgia’s General Assembly

SPOTLIGHT: Arbor-Nomics Tree Service

FEEDBACK: Reaction to Article on Driving Under the Influence in Georgia

UPCOMING: Regents Approve Naming of GGC Library for Dan Kaufman

NOTABLE: ARC Recognizes Suwanee Youth Leaders and Lawrenceville’s Prelude

RECOMMENDED: The Remarkable Andrew by Dalton Trumbo

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Peachtree City One of Most Successful Planned Communities

TODAY’S QUOTE: What Teachers Can Do for Aspiring Authors

MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s Another Beautiful Picture Asking Where It’s Located

LAGNIAPPE: PCOM Student Heads to Johns Hopkins This Summer To Study Aging

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by · March 29, 2016 · Full issues
Wilson

FOCUS: Police checks of beverage retailers continue with GUIDE funding

By Jessica Andrews-Wilson | Gwinnett United In Drug Education, Inc. (GUIDE) is a non-profit community-based substance abuse prevention agency that has been serving Gwinnett County since 1986. GUIDE is an expert resource in positive youth development and substance abuse prevention and works together with various community partners to improve community conditions for a safe and healthy Gwinnett.

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by · March 29, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON: Wants to see improvement in Georgia’s General Assembly

WILSON: Wants to see improvement in Georgia’s General Assembly

By George Wilson | The General Assembly for 2016 has ended. What has it accomplished to betterment of the lives of individual Georgians? From my viewpoint: too much what they have done is to continue to cave in to special interests. As a result, I vacillate between two distinct notions about the effectiveness of the General Assembly in Georgia and how to improve their overall performance.

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by · March 29, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: Here’s another beautiful picture asking where it’s located

MYSTERY: Here’s another beautiful picture asking where it’s located

With the last Mystery Photo being a relatively easy one, this week’s selection might be a little harder. But isn’t this a beautiful scene, with the land and water bumping up in what is obviously a town setting. But where is the town and what is the structure in front? Perhaps a few clues will guide you. Send answers to elliott@brack.net with your home town.

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by · March 29, 2016 · Mystery photos
3/25: On DUI convictions, Berlusconi and Trump

3/25: On DUI convictions, Berlusconi and Trump

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TODAY’S FOCUS: DUI Convictions Are Not Only Expensive Propositions but Last Forever

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Italy’s Berlusconi and Trump Come from Similar Backgrounds

SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank

FEEDBACK: FBI Needs to Try To Tap Into Phone, Without the Help of Apple

UPCOMING: Jackson EMC Offering “Bright Ideas” Grants to School Teachers

NOTABLE: PCOM Elects David McCleskey to its Board of Trustees

RECOMMENDED: The Autobiography of James T. Kirk by David A. Goodman

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Long Serving Georgian Naval Officer Scuttles Confederate’s Merrimac

TODAY’S QUOTE: Considering What Is Infinite and What Might Not Be

MYSTERY PHOTO: Can You Tell from the Snow Where This Is Located?

LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn Resident Wins DAR Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award

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by · March 25, 2016 · Full issues
South

FOCUS: DUI convictions are not only expensive, but last forever

By Pamela South, judge, State Court of Gwinnett | For over 15 years, I have been a judge and now have heard thousands of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases. I am happy to report that the number of DUI cases has recently fallen slightly in Gwinnett County. And as for multi-DUI offenders, our Gwinnett Accountability Courts have been effective in treating alcoholism and addictions and reducing recidivism. But DUI remains a continuing problem in our county.

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by · March 25, 2016 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Perhaps the snow can give you a clue

MYSTERY: Perhaps the snow can give you a clue

What a gorgeous mountain scene! It could be anywhere, and all we want you to do is pinpoint this location. Maybe the way the snow falls on the sides can give you a hint, or not. Send your idea to elliott@brack.net.

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by · March 25, 2016 · Mystery photos
3/22: Foundation’s record year; Gibbs Gardens; Cell phones

3/22: Foundation’s record year; Gibbs Gardens; Cell phones

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia Has Record Year

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Years After Concept Emerged, Gibbs Gardens Maturing Nicely

ANOTHER VIEW: Concerning Old Ben Franklin Not Owning a Cell Phone

SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s

FEEDBACK: Jaywalking and Not Halting at Stop Signs Are Community Menaces

UPCOMING: Three Artists To Be On Display at Snellville City Hall Starting April 2

NOTABLE: Lilburn Stake of Latter-day Saints Men Pack Louisiana Relief Supplies

RECOMMENDED MOVIE: Miracles from Heaven

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Granite Used for Foundation of State Capitol, Opened in 1889

TODAY’S QUOTE: Note the Date When Spending Programs Are Eliminated

MYSTERY PHOTO: Do These Clues Give You Any Idea Where This Is?

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by · March 22, 2016 · Full issues
Loveridge

FOCUS: Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia records banner year

By Heather Loveridge | Hi-Hope Service Center; Annandale Village; Peachtree Christian Hospice; Eagle Ranch. These are just a few of the non-profits the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia awarded grants to during 2015, the Community Foundation’s best year to date.

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by · March 22, 2016 · Today's Focus
HOUSTON: Concerning old Ben Franklin not owning a cell phone

HOUSTON: Concerning old Ben Franklin not owning a cell phone

By Debra Houston | A hearing on the Apple and FBI clash begins March 22. In my last comment I explained why Apple refuses to invent a path to unlock San Bernardino terrorist Syed Farook’s iPhone. Hackers would uncover the path and invade our privacy and worse. I noted, “This isn’t about San Bernardino.”

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by · March 22, 2016 · Another View