Articles by: GwinnettForum

From a Jan. 16, 2025, meeting of the county school board.  Meetings are available online through the Gwinnett County Public Schools website.

BRACK: Meandering Gwinnett  school board raises questions

By Elliott Brack  |  In the past 30-40 years, Gwinnettians have been proud of its public school system, as it gained new heights in various ways year after year.  Yet these last few years, its residents have had a growing concern about the direction of its school board, as there has been upheaval, bickering among the school board and split decisions affecting operations.

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by · February 18, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
Gas South Arena hosts the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

FOCUS: Help Gwinnett Ballet Theatre thrive for the arts here

By Brian Wire  |  As we prepare for the 2025-2026 season, we invite you to invest in the continued success of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT)—a company dedicated to bringing professional, high-quality ballet to Gwinnett County.

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by · February 18, 2025 · Today's Focus
Rioters storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.  Image via Wikipedia.

ANOTHER VIEW: Trump’s pardon of insurrectionists who attack Capitol

By Jack Bernard  |  For those who have been under a rock, President Trump just pardoned 1,500+ insurrectionists.  On Jan. 6, 2021, many attacked Capitol police where 150 were injured, then ransacked the Capitol building.

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by · February 18, 2025 · Another View
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NEWS BRIEFS: Sitting too much can cause lower back pain

Dr. Lauren Tapp, Georgia Gwinnett College’s associate professor of exercise science and chair of the  Physical Education Department, says that one aspect of daily life is a contributing culprit to lower back pain: how we sit.

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by · February 18, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Steel bridge engineering feat 

MYSTERY PHOTO: Steel bridge engineering feat 

Today’s mystery photo is a major engineering feat of a steel bridge.  Your job is to determine where this bridge is, and what is unusual that takes place there.  Send your thoughts to ebrack2@gmail.com and tell us your hometown.

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by · February 18, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/14: On driverless rides, consent agendas, pro volleyball, more

NEW for 2/14: On driverless rides, consent agendas, pro volleyball, more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Driverless rides now available in Peachtree Corners
EEB PERSPECTIVE: “Consent Agendas” can speed up routine meetings
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
ANOTHER VIEW: Pro Volleyball’s Atlanta Vibe play at Gas South Arena
FEEDBACK: Courts have kept us in line 250 years
UPCOMING: Peachtree Corners releases State of City video
NOTABLE: GGC provides two stories for Valentine’s Day 
RECOMMENDED: A House for Alice, by Diana Evans
GEORGIA TIDBIT: U-boats bring World War II close to Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another photo-teaser: can you identify this temple?
CALENDAR: Sugar Hill Preservation Society meets Feb. 19 at City Hall

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by · February 14, 2025 · Full issues
May Mobility driverless car.  Provided.

FOCUS: Driverless rides now available in Peachtree Corners

By Kelsey Neely Bierbower |  May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, has announced the launch of its first commercial driver-out autonomous transportation service in the city of Peachtree Corners. The company said it has transitioned its Peachtree Corners service to driverless operations, marking May Mobility’s third driverless deployment in the United States.

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by · February 14, 2025 · Today's Focus
Pro volleyball action.  Provided.

ANOTHER VIEW: Pro Volleyball’s Atlanta Vibe play at Gas South Arena

By Anna Porter  |  The Atlanta Vibe, entering its second season in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), is becoming a standout team in the growing world of professional volleyball. As one of eight teams across the United States, the Vibe brings high-level action and entertainment.

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by · February 14, 2025 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Peachtree Corners releases State of City video

NEWS BRIEFS: Peachtree Corners releases State of City video

The City of Peachtree Corners has released a video on the state of its city.  Mayor Mike Mason hosts this 16 minutes video, highlighting what has recently gone on within the city’s borders. He emphasizes the city’s success is a team effort and introduces the members of the City of Peachtree Corners team.

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by · February 14, 2025 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify this temple?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify this temple?

For those of you who travel worldwide, here’s another striking Mystery Photo  for your consideration. Figure out where this photograph was taken, then send your idea to ebrack2@gmail.com, to include your hometown.

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by · February 14, 2025 · Mystery photos