Articles by: GwinnettForum

From left are Jamarius Strong-Williams, Dr. Brandon Lewis, Gustavious Maddox and Harrison Clark. Photo provided.

ANOTHER VIEW: GGC program inspires big dreams for African-American males

By Jacqueline Todd  |  Jamarius Strong-Williams has dreams of working in healthcare. The 19-year-old Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) student majors in biology with a concentration in biochemistry in the hope of someday becoming a surgeon.

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by · February 24, 2023 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett policy could keep interior of homes up to code

NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett policy could keep interior of homes up to code

It’s the first major step, Gwinnett Commissioners have voiced their support to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, with local amendments tailored to the needs of Gwinnett County.

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by · February 24, 2023 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Many have seen this vehicle before; tell us about it

MYSTERY PHOTO: Many have seen this vehicle before; tell us about it

We’ll tell you in advance that many of you have seen this vehicle before. Now you tell us the rest of the story. Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net, including your hometown.

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by · February 24, 2023 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/21: On Guardian Caps, summertime and RC Colas

NEW for 2/21: On Guardian Caps, summertime and RC Colas

Click here to read the latest edition. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett firm improving safety of college sports
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Summertime in the South, with baseball, colas and peanuts
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Here’s another view on sports betting legislation
UPCOMING: Ninth Suwanee Arts Festival scheduled for April 29-30
NOTABLE: Hudgens Center presents digital art exhibit on Lawrenceville Square
RECOMMENDED: Hungarian Folk Tales, by Val Biro
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Former Gov. William Northen was ahead of his time
MYSTERY PHOTO: Springtime’s green shown in today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: New eatery coming to Peachtree Corners
CALENDAR: Black heritage celebration at GJAC Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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by · February 21, 2023 · Full issues
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BRACK: Summertime in the South, with baseball, colas and peanuts

  |  Having been born in the South, we boys growing up never even thought of how hot it got in the summer time in Georgia. It was just plain hot, and we accepted that in the days before air conditioning was standard. Suffer from heat?  Not us.  Sweat during the summer?  Probably, but it seemed natural, and didn’t slow us down.

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by · February 21, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Gwinnett firm improving safety of college sports

FOCUS: Gwinnett firm improving safety of college sports

A Peachtree Corners company is designing and manufacturing sporting equipment worn by youth and high school football teams, college teams, and most recently, mandated by the National Football League. Guardian Innovations was formed in 2011 by Erin and Lee Hanson, along with other family members and dedicated employees.

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by · February 21, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Ninth Suwanee Arts Festival scheduled for April 29-30

NEWS BRIEFS: Ninth Suwanee Arts Festival scheduled for April 29-30

The Suwanee Arts Center is gearing up to celebrate its ninth annual Suwanee Arts Festival. The event is a highlight of downtown Suwanee’s event schedule, with vibrant, eclectic and family-friendly art and activities. The festival will take place on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  and Sunday, April 30 from noon to 5 p.m. 

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by · February 21, 2023 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Springtime’s green shown in today’s mystery

MYSTERY PHOTO: Springtime’s green shown in today’s mystery

When today’s Mystery Photo was taken, it must have been turning toward springtime,  the new leaves on the trees indicate.  Figure out where this photo is located, and send your answers to elliott@brack.net, including your hometown.

Several people recognized a distinctive angle photograph of the reflecting pool at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical  Park in downtown Atlanta.

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by · February 21, 2023 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/17: On Atlanta’s growth, sports betting, fungi

NEW for 2/17: On Atlanta’s growth, sports betting, fungi

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Commerce and tolerance led to Atlanta’s amazing growth
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Like an unwelcome guest, sports betting back before us
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: GGC professor says we don’t have to worry about fungus
NOTABLE: Recent county actions should improve mobility and safety
RECOMMENDED: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Blind minister was also performer and composer of popular songs
MYSTERY PHOTO: Have you seen this water feature?
CALENDAR: League of Women Voters hold Feb. 20 meeting in Peachtree Corners

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by · February 17, 2023 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Commerce, tolerance led to Atlanta’s amazing growth

By Lloyd Williams  |  Do you cherish economic growth? Want to see your real-estate values increase? Do you wish for a better world for your children and grandchildren? 

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by · February 17, 2023 · Today's Focus