Articles by: GwinnettForum

BRACK: The runoff elections, a postal flyer and the pledge

BRACK: The runoff elections, a postal flyer and the pledge

By Elliott Brack  |  If you have not voted early, please get to the polls Tuesday and help your neighbors pick some of our leaders in the coming primary and nonpartisan runoff. There are six races to be determined on Tuesday. 

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FOCUS: Why are drug prices for Americans so costly?

By Raleigh Perry  |  No one would know except the upper management what the cost of Research and Development for medications are, but it is immense.  Packaging those drugs in the manufacturing process adds to the price.  Marketing is where costs really get out of hand.

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by · June 14, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Otter exhibit opens Monday at Yellow River Sanctuary

NEWS BRIEFS: Otter exhibit opens Monday at Yellow River Sanctuary

Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its dedication to conservation and education, on June 17 will be introducing their River Otter Exhibit. This captivating enclosure offers visitors a unique glimpse into the aquatic world of these active creatures, complete with multiple viewing areas and interactive spaces for children.

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by · June 14, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this national banner flying?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this national banner flying?

Today (June 14) is national Flag Day, so here’s a photo showing a flagpole within the USA. Just where is it?  Figure it out, and send your answers to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include your hometown.  

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by · June 14, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 6/11: On buying new home and annoying commercials

NEW for 6/11: On buying new home and annoying commercials

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  15 considerations before buying your first home
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Pharmaceutical commercials really annoy me
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Changes  coming to Buford Highway and JCB
NOTABLE: PCOM commemorates families of donor bodies
RECOMMENDED: Last House by M.F.K. Fisher
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s rural schools are third largest in the USA 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet harbor is today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Bluesberry Beer and Music Festival in Norcross on June 15

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by · June 11, 2024 · Full issues
FOCUS: 15 considerations before buying your first home

FOCUS: 15 considerations before buying your first home

By Randy Brunson  |  Recently, we had the opportunity to visit with a young couple who are preparing to buy their first home. In the conversation, they asked for our input about how to approach buying their home.

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by · June 11, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Changes  coming to Buford Highway and JCB

NEWS BRIEFS: Changes  coming to Buford Highway and JCB

The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation will partner with the Georgia Department of Transportation for upcoming improvements to the intersection of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Buford Highway.

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by · June 11, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet harbor

MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet harbor

Check out this harbor, with buildings around it, on a spring day, say the flowers in bloom in the foreground. Where was this photograph taken?  Try to figure it out, then send your idea to ebrack2@gmail.com, including your hometown.

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by · June 11, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 6/7: On Salvation Army “lassies” and a boomer childhood

NEW for 6/7: On Salvation Army “lassies” and a boomer childhood

Click here to read the New, full edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Salvation Army “lassies” were first females in the military 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Native recalls her boomer childhood, with humor 
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK:  Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November
NOTABLE: Tech Wins Distinguished Credentialing Award
RECOMMENDED: El Lobo Mexican Restaurant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Insurance giant Aflac has 50 million policies worldwide
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you deduce where this flagpole is standing?
CALENDAR: Youth Talent Show to be at the Lionheart Theatre on June 8 

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by · June 7, 2024 · Full issues
Handing out doughnuts.  Photos provided.

FOCUS: Salvation Army “lassies” were first females in the military 

By Capt. Paul Ryerson  |  When you hear that it is National Doughnut Day, you may think it’s just another marketing ploy to get you to stop at your local doughnut shop.

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by · June 7, 2024 · Today's Focus