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Campus teems at class breaks. Photo provided.

NEWS BRIEFS: GGC students are big users of student aid center

Because of demand, the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Center will remain open through August 1.

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by · July 5, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where was this older home in Gwinnett?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Where was this older home in Gwinnett?

Today’s mystery is a photo of an older home in Gwinnett. Who can remember where this house was located, and tell more about it?  Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, including your hometown.

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by · July 5, 2024 · Mystery photos
Godfrey

Myles Robert Godfrey

Myles Robert Godfrey, 83, distinguished Georgia newspaper executive, passed away peacefully at his home in the Struggleville community of Barrow County on July 1. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 5, at 18 Rockwell Church Road in Barrow County. 

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by · July 5, 2024 · Obituaries
NEW for 7/2: On invasive snails, debate lies, 2024 choice

NEW for 7/2: On invasive snails, debate lies, 2024 choice

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Large, invasive snail found at Lake Lanier
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Bulk of Americans can see through Trump’s lies 
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
ANOTHER VIEW: Makes decision on who he is supporting for president
FEEDBACK: U.S. mail caused major delays on absentee ballots
UPCOMING: Dog park in Lawrenceville to open in August
RECOMMENDED: The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates
GEORGIA TIDBIT: “Venerable Dr. Dagg” was early Baptist leader
MYSTERY PHOTO: Not only where’s today’s mystery, but also what
LAGNIAPPE: DAR chapter holds Flag Day celebration
CALENDAR: See a Clydesdale horse on Friday in downtown Norcross

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by · July 2, 2024 · Full issues
FOCUS: Large, invasive snails found at Lake Lanier

FOCUS: Large, invasive snails found at Lake Lanier

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS, Ga.  |  A new species of snails has been found in Lake Lanier that could be detrimental to the lake’s environment. Be on the lookout for them, and report any you find to the Department of Natural Resources.

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by · July 2, 2024 · Today's Focus
Briggs

ANOTHER VIEW: Makes decision on who he is supporting for president

By Joe Briggs  |  Recently Dr. David Felsen asks in the GwinnettForum readers how the debate influenced our voting decisions.  This debate helped me clarify what has been another “who will do the least damage” election.

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by · July 2, 2024 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Dog park in Lawrenceville to open August 9

NEWS BRIEFS: Dog park in Lawrenceville to open August 9

A new urban dog park in Lawrenceville will be named HYRO Park (pronounced Hero) in honor of former K9 Officer HYRO, who served the Lawrenceville Police Department with distinction for seven years. HYRO Park, located adjacent to the Lawrenceville Lawn, will officially open to the public on August 9, 2024.

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by · July 2, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Not only where’s today’s mystery, but also what is it?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Not only where’s today’s mystery, but also what is it?

Today’s mystery asks two questions: what is it, and where is it?  It may push you to answer these questions. Send your answer to ebrack2@gmail.com, and list your hometown!

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by · July 2, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 6/28: On debate; low turnout; over-the-hill choice

NEW for 6/28: On debate; low turnout; over-the-hill choice

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  What did you take from last night’s presidential debate?
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Turnout in 2024 elections in Gwinnett is disappointing
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
ANOTHER VIEW: Choice may be between two over-the-hill men
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Nine Gwinnett cities planning Fourth of July events
NOTABLE: Libertarian Party qualifies candidate for president 
RECOMMENDED: The Manor House by Gilly MacMillan
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Macon is site of a national historic park
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery caution: things are not always what they seem
CALENDAR: You can register now for Braselton 5-K police run on July 27 

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by · June 28, 2024 · Full issues
Felsen

FOCUS: What did you take from last night’s presidential debate?

By Dr. David Felsen  |  Millions of Americans watched the first presidential debate last night between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in Atlanta. The question remains:  will this debate influence how people vote in November?

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by · June 28, 2024 · Today's Focus