Articles by: GwinnettForum

NEW for 2/6: Bowen is top citizen; Ramanathan is top artist

NEW for 2/6: Bowen is top citizen; Ramanathan is top artist

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Bowen is Gwinnett Citizen of Year for 2024
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Norcross resident wins  International Tagore prize
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Watch out what you give up for Lent
UPCOMING: City of Suwanee plans year-long running season
NOTABLE: Four community leaders join Rainbow Village board
RECOMMENDED: The Last Word by Taylor Adams
CRITIC’S CORNER: Hamilton through Feb. 25 at Fox Theatre
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Francine Reed was Atlanta’s “queen of the blues”
MYSTERY PHOTO: Blue skies, water, red umbrellas, where is this?
CALENDAR: Prayer service for our nation Thursday at The Carter Center

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by · February 6, 2024 · Full issues
Bowen; photo provided.

FOCUS: Bowen is Gwinnett Citizen of Year for 2024

Retired homebuilder Rudy Bowen of Suwanee was acclaimed as the Gwinnett Citizen of the Year for his long-standing dedication and service to the county and the metro Atlanta area at the 76th annual dinner of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on February 2. He joined a distinguished group of citizens honored at the meeting. Bowen, 84, first came to Gwinnett […]

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by · February 6, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: City of Suwanee plans year-long running season

NEWS BRIEFS: City of Suwanee plans year-long running season

The City of Suwanee is gearing up for a big year with its Running Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of races set to unfold in Town Center and along the scenic Suwanee Greenway. With a total distance of nearly 66 kilometers, runners have the unique opportunity to traverse the city limits without ever leaving Suwanee.

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by · February 6, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Blue skies, water, red umbrellas

MYSTERY PHOTO: Blue skies, water, red umbrellas

Colorful red umbrellas around a swimming pool?  It must be a resort. Now, can you determine exactly where this photograph was made. If so, you’ll solve this mystery. Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net, to include your hometown.

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by · February 6, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/2: On tax time, family vacations, mentors

NEW for 2/2: On tax time, family vacations, mentors

Click here to read the full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s tax time; updating what you need to know
EEB PERSPECTIVE: What has been your family’s best vacation ever?
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company 
ANOTHER VIEW: Find it. Ignite it. Do it. Resist…Reclaim…Rebuild
FEEDBACK: Individual homes have limited appeal to some
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Stripers to have new manager for 2024
NOTABLE: Small businesses in Gwinnett get $7 million in grants
RECOMMENDED: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s Botanical Garden is in Athens
MYSTERY PHOTO: Don’t let that UGA flag fool you in this mystery
CALENDAR: Celebrate Groundhog Day with Gwinnett Stripers’ Mascot Chopper today 

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by · February 2, 2024 · Full issues
FOCUS: It’s tax time: updating what you need to know 

FOCUS: It’s tax time: updating what you need to know 

By Randy Brunson  |  “Cola” often brings to mind Atlanta’s favorite soft drink. In this case, we are referring to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) as it applies to any number of federal details which impact each of us.

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by · February 2, 2024 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: Find it. Ignite it. Do it.  Resist…Reclaim…Rebuild!

ANOTHER VIEW: Find it. Ignite it. Do it.  Resist…Reclaim…Rebuild!

By Ashley Herndon  |  In my life, I have been fortunate to have many qualified mentors and am still meeting some here in my ninth decade.

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by · February 2, 2024 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Stripers to have new manager for 2024

NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Stripers to have new manager for 2024

New manager of the Gwinnett Stripers for 2024 will be former G-Braves pitcher Kanekoa Texeira, 37. He will be the eighth manager in Gwinnett history and the second to have also played for the club, joining the man he replaces, Matt Tuiasosopo. Following three seasons in Gwinnett, Tuiasosopo will be the Atlanta Braves’ third base coach.

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by · February 2, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Don’t let that UGA flag fool you

MYSTERY PHOTO: Don’t let that UGA flag fool you

Though there’s a Georgia flag in this mystery photo, don’t let that throw you off.  Figure out where this photograph was taken, and send your findings to elliott@brack.net. Be sure to tell us where you live.

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by · February 2, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 1/30: GGC revamp; Transit voting; Middle East misconceptions

NEW for 1/30: GGC revamp; Transit voting; Middle East misconceptions

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC revamps athletic department administration 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Background on voting about transit in Gwinnett
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
ANOTHER VIEW: Misconceptions abound about the Middle East
FEEDBACK: Baldwin boys, half brothers, made considerable impact
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville moves to annual multi-family housing inspections
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners employs technology to curb vandalism
RECOMMENDED: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Baldwin served 10 years in Congress and 12 as Senator 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this photo taken from above is located
LAGNIAPPE: After leaving Cambodia, Donlevy now GOAL winner
CALENDAR: Gagnon’s last lecture at GGC will be Jan. 30 

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by · January 30, 2024 · Full issues