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BRACK: Forgiveness captured in book by former Gwinnettian

BRACK: Forgiveness captured in book by former Gwinnettian

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher, Charleston Currents | The whole notion of forgiveness has been in the front of many people’s minds in the weeks since the massacre at Emanuel AME Church. Just how, they wonder, could family members of the victims, one after another, forgive the accused shooter so quickly after such a reprehensible deed?

One pastor explains forgiving is the natural, almost instinctive reaction of people whose lives are based on a deep faith in God. Because of faith, they already feel forgiven for the sins they confess to their maker. When an evil was done to members of their family, forgiveness was the way for the faithful person to cope and react.

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by · August 11, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
The lobby at the Ga-PCOM campus in Suwanee.

FOCUS: Ga-PCOM observes 10th year as medical school in Gwinnett

By Barbara Myers | Ten years ago in August 2005, Georgia Campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Ga-PCOM) welcomed its first class of 75 osteopathic medical students. Now the campus is celebrating this milestone by reflecting on its impact in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia.

Founded in Suwanee, in 2005 as the only branch campus of the century-old Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Penn., Georgia Campus is home to more than 1,000 students and close to 140 faculty and staff members. The campus offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine and pharmacy and the master’s degree in biomedical sciences with plans to expand its program offerings.

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by · August 11, 2015 · Today's Focus
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ANOTHER VIEW: Reeves served county as defense lawyer, judge

By Warren Davis, judge, Superior Court of Gwinnett County | A legend within the Gwinnett Bar Association recently passed away. His name, Clarence “Gene” Reeves Jr.

I worked with Judge Reeves for 17 years. Judge Reeves was renowned for giving young offenders a “second chance.” He would say, “…use it to change your life…it changed mine.”

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by · August 11, 2015 · Another View
MYSTERY: Do you find a hidden clue in this photo?

MYSTERY: Do you find a hidden clue in this photo?

There may be a hidden clue in this edition’s Mystery Photo, if you are keen-eyed. Tell us where you think this photograph was taken by sending your idea to elliott@brack.net and include where you live.

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by · August 11, 2015 · Mystery photos
8/7: Transportation conversations; Civil Rights museum

8/7: Transportation conversations; Civil Rights museum

Click here to read the new issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Local Group Seeks To Stimulate 50,000 Conversations on Transportation
EEB PERSPECTIVE: On Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum in Downtown Atlanta
FEEDBACK: On Violence, Civil Rights and When National Park System Started
UPCOMING: Scientific Study on Water Reuse in Gwinnett Gains Major Grant
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville’s Johnson Is Top Police Chief in Georgia
RECOMMENDED READ: What Pet Should I Get? By Dr. Seuss
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bernstein Praises Wallingford Riegger for “Musical Modernism”
TODAY’S QUOTE: What One Guy Observes Is on the Other End of the Fishing Pole
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful Waterfalls in Idaho Stumped Our Mystery Experts
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnettians Enjoy Nights Out with Good Music, and Food

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by · August 7, 2015 · Full issues
FOCUS: Group seeks to have 50,000 conversations about transportation

FOCUS: Group seeks to have 50,000 conversations about transportation

By Joel Wascher | The week of August 24-28, leaders as well as hundreds of other volunteers in Gwinnett will be focusing on what role transportation plays in shaping Gwinnett’s future, and what they want that future to look like. The program, called the “Gr8 Exchange on Transportation,” was kicked off on August 3 with nearly 100 community leaders starting the conversation on this subject.

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by · August 7, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: A mill good time

MYSTERY: A mill good time

Let’s feature today’s Mystery Photo on top this morning. It may prove a little easier than last issue’s mystery (shown again today at the bottom). Many ought to be able to identify this photograph, as it presents another mill and waterfalls. All you have to tell us is where it is located, and what’s it called. Take your guess by sending to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · August 7, 2015 · Mystery photos
8/4: New medical residents; 2016 GOP convention; more

8/4: New medical residents; 2016 GOP convention; more

Click here to read the full issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: GMC Welcomes First Class of Internal Medical Residents

EEB PERSPECTIVE: GOP Should Be Glad 2016 Convention Is Nearly A Year Off

FEEDBACK: Letters Take Opposing Sides of Same Subject

UPCOMING: Library Benefit To Feature Two Southern Authors

NOTABLE: Jackson EMC Sends Grants; K-9 Outfit Provides Demonstration

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: Chinese Restaurants from Harold Schumacher

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Albany Native Considered Major Figure in American Classical Music

TODAY’S QUOTE: Listing of the Various Types of Homicides

MYSTERY PHOTO: Only Two Readers Identified Turn-of-Century Local Landmark

LAGNIAPPE: A Suggestion for a Colorful Visit: Gibbs Gardens

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by · August 4, 2015 · Full issues
Dr. Maighan Guffey, Dr. Nidhip Patel (faculty), Dr. Tomia Hines, Dr. Shivani Shah, Dr. Kim Bates (program director), Dr. Bing Wang, Dr. Lailama Paykargar, Dr. Stephanie Garrett (faculty) and Dr. Emily Kim

NEWS: First class of internal medical residents arrive at Medical Center

By Beth Hardy | Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) recently welcomed their first class of internal medicine residents as part of the system’s graduate medical education program. There are five first-year residents in the program and one second-year resident, who are all southeastern natives.

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by · August 4, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Where are these rushing falls?

MYSTERY: Where are these rushing falls?

CLUE: Could this rushing falls be around here? You go figure. There’s not much that the nearby surroundings are telling anyone studying this Mystery Photo. You’ll have to be especially alert to solve this edition’s mystery. Once you get an idea, send it to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your address.

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by · August 4, 2015 · Mystery photos
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