Articles by: GwinnettForum

MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out today’s unusual photograph

MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out today’s unusual photograph

For today, we present an unusual Mystery Photo, and will take some sleuthing to make an identification. Send your thoughts to elliott@brack.net and include your home town.

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by · December 15, 2023 · Mystery photos
NEW for 12/12: On health care and remembering an old friend

NEW for 12/12: On health care and remembering an old friend

Click here to read the latest from GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Former President Trump is clueless on health care
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering a close friend of 60 years
SPOTLIGHT:  Georgia Gwinnett College
FEEDBACK:  On national leaders and Rep. Collins
UPCOMING: County awards contracts for several initiatives
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Stith Pemberton and Coca-Cola
MYSTERY PHOTO: Wow. Look at the gables on this structure!
CALENDAR: Poll worker hiring set for Dec. 18

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by · December 12, 2023 · Full issues
FOCUS, Bernard: Former President Trump is clueless on health care

FOCUS, Bernard: Former President Trump is clueless on health care

By Jack Bernard  |  Recently appearing in a Modern Healthcare column entitled: “Trump attack on ACA elevates healthcare in 2024 election.”  But Trump has no new suggestions to fix the malfunctioning health care system. He never proposed anything specific to replace it when he was president.

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by · December 12, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEF: County awards contracts for several initiatives

NEWS BRIEF: County awards contracts for several initiatives

Gwinnett Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives during its December 5 meeting. A recap of what they approved follows.

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by · December 12, 2023 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Wow. Look at the gables on this structure!

MYSTERY PHOTO: Wow. Look at the gables on this structure!

Here’s a photograph of quite a distinctive structure. Your job is to tell us where this photo was taken. Send your answers to elliott@brack.net. Be sure to list your hometown.

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by · December 12, 2023 · Mystery photos
NEW for 12/8: On democracy, Porter Steel, Collins

NEW for 12/8: On democracy, Porter Steel, Collins

Click here to read the latest in GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: The work of American democracy is never ever finished
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Porter Steel Company now operating with second generation 
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
ANOTHER VIEW: U.S. Rep. Mike Collins playing politics with crime
FEEDBACK: Local family had one of last audiences at Maranatha
UPCOMING: Ukraine native chosen for statewide institute 
NOTABLE: Ghana native finds life at GGC rewarding
RECOMMENDED: Private Domain by Paul Taylor
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Musical group, the B-52’s, among Athens’ best known bands
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery location might make a good place to shop 
CALENDAR: Snowman Extravaganza is Dec. 8 at Paul Duke STEM School

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by · December 8, 2023 · Full issues, Uncategorized
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FOCUS: The work of American democracy is never ever finished

By Andy Brack  |  There’s been a growing, gnawing sense among many Americans that the nation’s fragile democracy is flailing amidst an authoritarian threat from within.

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by · December 8, 2023 · Today's Focus
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ANOTHER VIEW: U.S. Rep. Mike Collins playing politics with crime

By Jack Bernard  |  Crime is a valid concern for most people. We must be safe. But crime should not be politicized. 

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by · December 8, 2023 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Ukraine native chosen for statewide institute 

NEWS BRIEFS: Ukraine native chosen for statewide institute 

Anastasiia Pliashko has been chosen to represent Gwinnett Technical College at the statewide EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute in March 2024. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors students with superior achievement in adult education classes and programs.

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by · December 8, 2023 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: This location might make a good place to shop 

MYSTERY PHOTO: This location might make a good place to shop 

Today’s Mystery Photo looks like a great place to shop for Christmas gifts. Your job is to identify where this photograph was taken, and tell us something about the place. Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net, and tell us also where you live.

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by · December 8, 2023 · Mystery photos