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MYSTERY: Water may be a clue

MYSTERY: Water may be a clue

Today’s Mystery Photo is a massive building, and note the water in the foreground and the trees. It might give you a clue. But where is it? Send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.

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by · November 3, 2015 · Mystery photos
10/30: Remembering Rhodes Jordan, E-SPLOST, more

10/30: Remembering Rhodes Jordan, E-SPLOST, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Remembering Rhodes Jordan, Namesake of New Lawrenceville School
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here Are More Reasons To Vote for E-SPLOST Continuation
ANOTHER VIEW: There Are Many Ways an Individual Is Not Free
FEEDBACK: Letters on our Constitution; Annandale Run; and E-SPLOST
UPCOMING: Connie Wiggins Plans To Retire from Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
NOTABLE: Suwanee Medical School Names “Champions of PCOM”; YSS Expands
RECOMMENDED READ: The Screwtape Letters by C.S Lewis
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia During Administration of Royal Governor James Wright
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Small People Talk About in Gatherings
MYSTERY PHOTO: Five Recognize Home in Slovenia

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by · October 30, 2015 · Full issues
Rhodes Jordan

FOCUS: Remembering Rhodes Jordan, for whom new middle school named

By Denise Hartzell | On Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, the faculty and staff of one of Gwinnett County’s newest schools, Jordan Middle School, hosted the ceremony which officially dedicated the new facility. Jordan Middle School is named for longtime Lawrenceville mayor and public servant, H. Rhodes Jordan.

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by · October 30, 2015 · Today's Focus
WILSON: Many ways when individual isn’t free

WILSON: Many ways when individual isn’t free

By George Wilson | George Lakoff is distinguished professor of Cognitive Science and Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley. His latest book is the ALL NEW Don’t Think of an Elephant. In it he makes the following observations.

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by · October 30, 2015 · Another View
MYSTERY:  Could Dracula live here?

MYSTERY: Could Dracula live here?

Today’s Mystery Photo looks like some place where Dracula might live. Tell us where you think this photo was taken! Send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.

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by · October 30, 2015 · Mystery photos
10/27 issue: From Christian singles to schools to gun laws

10/27 issue: From Christian singles to schools to gun laws

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Christian Singles Group Meets in Peachtree Corners

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Buford and Gwinnett Schools Among High Districts in Nation

ANOTHER VIEW: Gwinnett Native Finds New York Gun Laws Distasteful

FEEDBACK: Wants Foreign Policy Bill of Rights; On E-SPLOST Voting

UPCOMING: City of Peachtree Corners Steps Toward Having Town Center

NOTABLE: Road Work Coming to Five Forks Area; Norcross Gym To Get Renovation

RECOMMENDED TRIP: Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Ga.

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Period of 1752 to 1775 Known in History as Royal Georgia

TODAY’S QUOTE: One Way You Can Be Sure of Winning Any Game

MYSTERY PHOTO: Several Find Mystery of the Bells

LAGNIAPPE: GACS Students Make Sandwiches for the Homeless

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by · October 27, 2015 · Full issues
Detweiler

FOCUS: Christian singles group meets regularly in Peachtree Corners

By Louis Detweiler | Alone, in the middle of a church service in 2004, Sally Knapp recounted, “I was feeling out of place with all the couples and I was thinking other singles must be feeling the same way.” A member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Sally presented the idea of Christian Directed Singles to the pastor and the group officially opened within the church and to the community. The church is located at 5575 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners.

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by · October 27, 2015 · Today's Focus
HOUSTON:  Gwinnett native finds N.Y. gun laws distasteful

HOUSTON: Gwinnett native finds N.Y. gun laws distasteful

By Dustin Houston | In New York City, being caught with a gun carries a minimum 3 to 5-year prison sentence for first time offenders. Young minority men and women who have done nothing to interfere with others’ liberty are being carted off to prison for simply owning a gun in their home to defend their family without any intention of carrying out a crime.

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by · October 27, 2015 · Another View
MYSTERY:  Suggest a price for selling this distinctive home

MYSTERY: Suggest a price for selling this distinctive home

You Gwinnett Realtors might like to suggest a price for which you think you could sell this house for, which is this edition’s Mystery Photo, and get the owner the best price. Seriously, if you think you know the location of this somewhat distinctive home, let us know. Send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.

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by · October 27, 2015 · Mystery photos
10/23: On driving safer, E-SPLOST vote, more

10/23: On driving safer, E-SPLOST vote, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: DOT Commissioner Asks Georgians To Drive Safer
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Why You Should Vote “Yes” on E-SPLOST Proposal
FEEDBACK: Urges Approval of E-SPLOST; Looks Forward to New Cyclorama
UPCOMING: Health Center To Move to Buford Highway Location in Norcross
NOTABLE: New Waste Recovery System Produces Fertilizer, Saves Money
RECOMMENDED READ: It’s Your World by Chelsea Clinton
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Supreme Court Upholds Native American Self-Determination
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Other Seasons Leave for the Fall of the Year
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only Logan Duke Spotted Previous Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: GACS Wins One-Act Play Competition; Finazzo Is Best Actress

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by · October 23, 2015 · Full issues