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15.19: Triple Crown connection; entertainment center; criminal justice reform

15.19: Triple Crown connection; entertainment center; criminal justice reform

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s a Gwinnett Angle to Belmont Stakes Saturday in New YorkEEB PERSPECTIVE: Unique New Entertainment Center Coming to Peachtree CornersANOTHER VIEW: Steps We Need To Take To Reform the Criminal Justice SystemUPCOMING: City of Duluth Begins Demolition of Three Acres DowntownNOTABLE: Medical Center Expands Treatment of Adults with ConcussionsBOOK RECOMMENDATION: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Book about Georgia Chain Gang Proves To Be National SensationTODAY’S QUOTE: Somehow There Seems Like Something Is Wrong with This
MYSTERY PHOTO: Few Recognized Church of Ireland in Dublin
LAGNIAPPE: Check Out a the Snake-Necked Turtle from New Guinea

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by · June 5, 2015 · Full issues
FOCUS: Gwinnett angle to Saturday’s Triple Crown horse race

FOCUS: Gwinnett angle to Saturday’s Triple Crown horse race

By Keith Mason | This weekend, millions of Americans will see American Pharoah compete for a Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes in New York, the final leg of America’s oldest continuous outdoor sport—horse racing.

I will be at the Belmont Saturday with a stake in the race, as a partner in Donegal Racing’s thoroughbred, Keen Ice, who will run from post position No. 7. A racing fan for years, I am in an awkward position—pulling against a Triple Crown contender in my favorite sport. I would not be terribly disappointed to finish behind what could become America’s first Triple Crown winner since 1978. But I would be exhilarated to actually win the Belmont against such an outstanding horse.

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by · June 5, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Does the greenery help?

MYSTERY: Does the greenery help?

CLUE: Does the stone, wood and greenery give you a clue where this building might be located? If you think you know its location, send your idea to elliott@brack.net. You might be surprised where this is. And be sure to include what city you live in or near.

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by · June 5, 2015 · Mystery photos
15.18: Thursdays@TheHill, on Hillary, more

15.18: Thursdays@TheHill, on Hillary, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: City of Sugar Hill Starts Thursdays@TheHill on June 11
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Somehow, Something Says That Hillary Is Not the 45th President
FEEDBACK: Missed Memorial Day Parade Recognition; Loved Comeback on Southerners
UPCOMING: Snellville Farmers’ Market To Open Season on June 6
NOTABLE: County Supervisors Create Little Free Library for Rich Martin Homes Area
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Right or Not, Brunswick, Ga. Lays Claim to Origin of Brunswick Stew
TODAY’S QUOTE Here’s What Our Politicians Should Be Doing
MYSTERY PHOTO: No One Recognized a Tree Growing in Spain
LAGNIAPPE: AARP Tax Volunteers at Gwinnett Tech

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by · June 2, 2015 · Full issues
FOCUS: Sugar Hill kicks off Thursdays@TheHill on June 11

FOCUS: Sugar Hill kicks off Thursdays@TheHill on June 11

By Scott Andrews | SUGAR HILL, Ga. June 2, 2015 | The sweet life in Sugar Hill is about to get a little sweeter. Thursdays@The Hill, which will feature food trucks, a farmers’ market, live music, cornhole and more, will be held on the second Thursday of each month through October, the first starting June 11.

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by · June 2, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Become a Mystery Photo expert

MYSTERY: Become a Mystery Photo expert

Identify this photo and you’ll be recognized as the Mystery Photo expert. Looks like a castle or bell tower or folly? Where is it? You guess and send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include where you live.

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by · June 2, 2015 · Mystery photos
15.17: “Home By Dark;” Adelaide Ponder; Southern men

15.17: “Home By Dark;” Adelaide Ponder; Southern men

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Performing Arts Center To Host “Home By Dark” Again
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gracious Adelaide Ponder of Madison Worked Tirelessly for her Area
ANOTHER VOICE: Trying to Defend Southern Men
UPCOMING: Duluth Summer Stage Series Kicks off on June 20
NOTABLE: Snellville Farmers’ Market Donates to Co-op’s Kick the Boot Campaign
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT: Roma Italiano, Duluth
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Riddle Art Work on the Grounds of Georgia State Capitol
TODAY’S QUOTE: What James Thurber Thought of Women
MYSTERY PHOTO: Several Recognize Canal at Corinth, Greece
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett Tech Toastmasters Win Awards at District Conference

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by · May 29, 2015 · Full issues
15.16: From veterans’ resources to barbecue

15.16: From veterans’ resources to barbecue

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Has Veterans’ Resource Center in Lawrenceville
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Nation’s Best Barbecue: TripAdvisor Says It’s in Blue Ridge
FEEDBACK: Feels Gwinnett Needs Better Tethering Ordinance; Old Quote in Come Back
UPCOMING: Summer Reading Program; Photo Open House; Grayson Concert Soon
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Place CID Expands; FEMA Has New Way To Warn of Hurricanes
RECOMMENDED READ: Dead Wake by Erik Larson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Oglethorpe Becomes Antagonistic with Stephens Ties with the Trustees
TODAY’S QUOTE: About Living Under Robber Barons
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only Two Spotted Barcelona Statue
LAGNIAPPE: Beautiful American Goldfinch Returns

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by · May 27, 2015 · Full issues
Gerstein in 2015 photo.

FOCUS: You can also help veterans at Gwinnett Veterans’ Resource Center

By Ellen Gerstein | Thank you for your service to our country” and for my freedom, is my sentiment as I reflect upon what does Memorial Day mean to me and our country.

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by · May 27, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Straight and narrow

MYSTERY: Straight and narrow

This edition’s Mystery Photo is a straight and narrow path between two plateaus, with a train traversing a bridge in the background. Just where is this? What’s the significance? Tell us if you think you with an email to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include where you live.

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by · May 27, 2015 · Mystery photos
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