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FOCUS: Overheard bus conversation gives hope

FOCUS: Overheard bus conversation gives hope

By Jock Ellis | CUMMING, Ga., June 30, 2015 — NBA hoops was the first thing I heard when I would hop aboard a MARTA bus headed toward the Lindbergh Station.

Two guys, one on either side of the aisle, would be deep in conversation about the previous night’s game. Both clearly enjoyed getting to talk about something they obviously loved. One guy was a 40ish black man wearing work khakis while the other, a 30-something white guy, was dressed in a three-piece, blue pinstripe suit. Their conversations would run from before I hopped on until we disembarked to await the train. And maybe after.

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by · June 30, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Beautiful shade of blue

MYSTERY: Beautiful shade of blue

The water is a beautiful shade of blue, and contrasts dramatically with colorful houses in this seaside community. There are also beautiful spires to help place this location. Send in your thoughts on where this could be to elliottt@brack.net and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · June 30, 2015 · Mystery photos
JUNE 26: Aurora’s line-up, Four Corners’ trip (full issue)

JUNE 26: Aurora’s line-up, Four Corners’ trip (full issue)

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Check Out Aurora Theatre Productions Coming in New Season
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Enjoy a Trip to the Four Corners……of the State of Georgia
FEEDBACK: Three Letters on Differing Subjects
UPCOMING: Prelude to the Fourth Returns to Lawrenceville Lawn; Ballet Conservatory
NOTABLE: Parks-Rec Offers Swimming Safety Programs; New Tethering Ordinance
RECOMMENDED BOOK: I Am Livia by Phyllis T. Smith
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Check Out Beautiful Art Works in Georgia Collection
TODAY’S QUOTE: Anyway, What We Are Doing on Earth?
MYSTERY PHOTO: We’ve Got To Start Offering Simple Mystery Photos
LAGNIAPPE: Views at the Governor’s Mansion by Frank Sharp

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by · June 26, 2015 · Full issues
FOCUS: Aurora Theatre announces line-up of coming productions

FOCUS: Aurora Theatre announces line-up of coming productions

By Chelsea Bohannon | On the heels of a record-breaking year, Aurora Theatre will celebrate its 20th Anniversary season! The historic theatre setting in downtown Lawrenceville’s square will provide an intimate backdrop for the premiere productions for another season of top-notch productions.

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by · June 26, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Give background on the lady below

MYSTERY: Give background on the lady below

The last few mystery photos have been to difficult for our readers. No one recognized what we thought would be an easy photo from Karen Garner last week, of the beach at Garden City, S.C.

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by · June 26, 2015 · Mystery photos
Full issue, June 23: Summerour school, Charleston shooting, more

Full issue, June 23: Summerour school, Charleston shooting, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Captain Planet Endorses Summerour Middle’s Growing Edge
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Charleston shooting brings sadness, shock, anger, frustration
ANOTHER VIEW: Let’s Look at Obamacare; Is It Working as It Should?
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Ham Radio Operators Plan National Field Day
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Tech’s Construction Management Program Wins Acceptance
RECOMMENDED READ: Every Bitter Thing is Sweet, by Sara Hagarty
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Young Harris College Thriving Now as Four Year Institution
TODAY’S QUOTE: When you think about self, remember this
MYSTERY PHOTO: Who Can Identify This Popular Area?
LAGNIAPPE: A Really Cool Place To Beat the Summer Heat

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by · June 23, 2015 · Full issues
Hundreds of bouquets lined a sidewalk outside Emanuel AME Church in Charleston on Sunday.

BRACK: Charleston shooting brings sadness, shock, anger, frustration

By Andy Brack, special to GwinnettForum | CHARLESTON, June 18, 2015 | As I headed to bed Wednesday night, a white gunman shot and killed nine people in an historic black church in the center of town just four blocks from where I used to live. Unaware of the evil, sleep came quickly.

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by · June 23, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
Volunteers toss and turn elements to make enriched soil for the garden.

FOCUS: Captain Planet endorses Summerour Middle’s Growing Edge

By Tixie Fowler | Jalapenos, butterflies and several Joe-Pye’s will be on hand to welcome a whole new crop of sixth graders when they arrive at Summerour Middle School in Norcross this fall.

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by · June 23, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Surprising place

MYSTERY: Surprising place

This edition’s Mystery Photo may surprise you. Several places appear to be like this, but exactly where is this photo taken? Send in your thoughts along with your name and hometown to Elliott@brack.net.

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by · June 23, 2015 · Mystery photos
15.22: Rainbow Village, summer work, more

15.22: Rainbow Village, summer work, more

Click here to see the latest edition. Inside:

IN THIS EDITION

TODAY’S FOCUS: Rainbow Village Reaches Another Milestone, Dedicating Building
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Use Care When Checking Out Jobs for Summer Work
UPCOMING: Program on Fatherlessness Coming to Snellville Library
NOTABLE: Exhibition on Georgia Textiles Coming to Environmental and Heritage Center
RECOMMENDED READ: Celts and Germans by Professor Timothy B. Shutt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Native Nell Choate Jones Becomes World Famous Painter
TODAY’S QUOTE: Sometimes You Just Don’t Deserve What You Get
MYSTERY PHOTO: We Thought It Was Hard, But Several Recognized This Pattern
LAGNIAPPE: Time for Summer Farmers Markets

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by · June 16, 2015 · Full issues
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