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FOCUS: New Gabriel Garcia Marquez adaptation worth the wait

By Ruthy Lachman Paul  |  The television adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude was worth the wait.

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by · February 28, 2025 · Today's Focus
Clyde.

ANOTHER VIEW: Clyde the comical cat, battling to defend his home

By Robert H. Hanson  |  About three years ago, I acquired the first house pets I’ve had in over 25 years.  They were two kittens – litter mates – that I named Bonnie and Clyde.

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by · February 28, 2025 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Road paving, sidewalk contracts awarded by county

NEWS BRIEFS: Road paving, sidewalk contracts awarded by county

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners have approved infrastructure projects to improve road conditions and expand pedestrian access across the county during its Feb. 1 meeting. 

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by · February 28, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint the location of this older building?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint the location of this older building?

Today’s mystery photo is an older building serving its community for years. What function did this old-timer have, and where is it located?  It might prove difficult.  Send your ideas about this mystery to ebrack2@gmail.com, and tell us where you get your mail.

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by · February 28, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/25: On the country, state and DOGE

NEW for 2/25: On the country, state and DOGE

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: What we’re seeing is no way to run a country 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Difficult to write legislation for the whole state
SPOTLIGHT: NDIMaxim Real Estate LLC
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a way for DOGE to gain credibility 
FEEDBACK: Several letters concerning classical music
UPCOMING: County proposes update to Sugarloaf Livable plan
NOTABLE: Woman’s Club offers three scholarships for Lilburn 
RECOMMENDED: Bad Faith, by Stephen Ujlaki and Christopher Jacob Jones
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Macon has state’s largest arts and science museum 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s mystery revolves around a dog
CALENDAR: Taste of Lilburn is March 1 at Parkview High

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by · February 25, 2025 · Full issues
FOCUS: What we’re seeing is no way to run a country 

FOCUS: What we’re seeing is no way to run a country 

By Andy Brack  |  When did it become cool to cozy up to the Russians? Answer:  Never – since the time Russia pointed thousands of nuclear weapons at the good old U.S. of A. 

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by · February 25, 2025 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a way for DOGE to gain credibility 

ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a way for DOGE to gain credibility 

By Jack Bernard | Today’s column will address Medicare/Medicare Advantage, rather than Medicaid. Big companies are making outrageous profits. However, because it is so complex, this subject is not addressed very often.

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by · February 25, 2025 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: County proposes update to Sugarloaf Livable plan

NEWS BRIEFS: County proposes update to Sugarloaf Livable plan

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners recently voted to propose an update to the Sugarloaf Livable Centers Initiative Master Plan.

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by · February 25, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us about this dog

MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us about this dog

Today’s Mystery Photo is about a dog, a particular dog, with a fascinating story. Figure out where this photo was taken, and tell us about this dog. Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include your hometown.

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by · February 25, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/21: On GACS, classical music, AI

NEW for 2/21: On GACS, classical music, AI

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: GACS investing $30 million in campus improvements
EEB PERSPECTIVE: My appreciation of classical music goes way back
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
ANOTHER VIEW: Check this story generated by artificial-intelligence
FEEDBACK: Feels Gwinnett school board needs splitting
UPCOMING: County opts out on statewide exemption legislation
NOTABLE: Historic Braselton building gets better access
RECOMMENDED: To Echo and Remain. by Greg Lang 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ga. Tech College of Management is now Scheller College
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint this home’s location?
CALENDAR: GGC Four Pillars scholarship gala is Feb. 21
 

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by · February 21, 2025 · Full issues