Articles by: GwinnettForum
15.15: Duluth’s public art; Boyce firm wins; more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Public Art To Be Focus of City of Duluth Economic Development
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Boyce Firm Named Atlanta Area Contractor of the Year
EEB EXTRA: Win Four Gwinnett Braves’ Tickets If Your Book Bid Is Successful
ANOTHER VIEW: Say No To Congressmen Who Want More Jobs in Their District
UPCOMING: New PCOM Graduates To Hear Dr. Bruce Feinberg on May 29
NOTABLE: Providence Christian Academy Breaks Ground on New Athletic Complex
GEORGIA TIDBIT: William Stephens Was Key Person During Early Stages of Georgia
TODAY’S QUOTE: Why Civilians Head War Efforts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Three People Recognized Recent Photo Mystery. Too close to home?
LAGNIAPPE: Peachtree Corners Area Interested in Business Incubator Program
FOCUS: Duluth public art to be a tool for city’s economic development
By Alisa Williams | The City of Duluth began a journey to define its unique character and translate it into public art throughout the city in October of 2014. Workshops were held to allow citizens to help fill Duluth’s canvas with art that tells the one-of-a-kind story. The Duluth Public Art Master Plan knits the diverse community together by defining and implementing the city’s expression—its signature — to the world.
15.14: Exploring family history; a grad’s full ride
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Work by GGC Professor Makes Exploring Family History Easier
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Collins Hill and Clemson Graduate Wins “Full Ride” at UVA Program
FEEDBACK: From Dog Tethering, to High Handed Policies, to Religion, and Batteries
UPCOMING: Red, White, Bluegrass and Bach Weekend Coming Soon to Suwanee
NOTABLE: Chamber Recognizes Winners of IMPACT Regional Awards
RECOMMENDED READ: Heretics and Heroes by Thomas Cahill
GEORGIA TIDBIT: W.F. Denny Has Short But Important Architecture Career
TODAY’S QUOTE Frederick the Wise on the Death Penalty
MYSTERY PHOTO: That Stack of Books Was in Washington, D.C
LAGNIAPPE: Realtors and NAMAR Award Scholarship to Norcross Graduate
FOCUS: GGC professor makes exploring family history a little easier
By Edward Foster | Michael Gagnon, an associate professor of history at Georgia Gwinnett College who lives in Sugar Hill, has produced a series of web pages that should interest anyone who wants to explore their own family history, the local history of Gwinnett County, the history of Georgia, or the history of the US in the 1800s.
15.13: Onion Man Productions; Apple rant; Self-interest; more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Onion Man Returns To Norcross with More Short Plays
EEB PERSPECTIVE: A Company As Smart As Apple Ought To Do Better Than This
ANOTHER VIEW: Why Do Southerners Vote Against Their Own Interest?
FEEDBACK: From Mass Transit, to Editing in Today’s Media, To Pro Sports’ Dangers
UPCOMING: Suwanee Arts in the Park Festival Coming on Saturday
NOTABLE: Georgia Gwinnett College’s Wilson Wins Athletic Director of the Year
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Grand Bay Wetland Center near Valdosta Second Largest in State
TODAY’S QUOTE: More About Roe vs. Wade
MYSTERY PHOTO: The Forum Had a Stumper Again
15.12: Stopping domestic violence; On Dr. Jim Collins; more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Afraid of Your Partner? Call for Help If Being Bullied
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Jim Collins Gave Guidance to Peachtree Christian Hospice
FEEDBACK: More on DeKalb Government, Vehicle Makers and Parkview Baseball
UPCOMING: Valerie Wilson heads GSBA; Brookwood, Walton EMC in Solar Project
NOTABLE: County Begins Sweeping Roads Again; Careful about Beauty Programs
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Much of Vidalia Onion Must Be Harvested by Hand Work
TODAY’S QUOTE How One Economist Looked at Government
LAGNIAPPE: First Class Flying, Before World War II
FOCUS: There is help to stop domestic violence
By Rosanna Szabo | LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., May 12, 2015 — A few days before Christmas, George was arrested for simple battery and criminal trespass. He refused to leave Anna’s Lilburn apartment and pushed past her, causing her to fall to the ground. He wanted to see their baby and would not leave until he hac.
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