Articles by: GwinnettForum

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

Share
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.

Share
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.

Share
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.

Share
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.

Share
by · February 14, 2025 · Mystery photos
NEW for 2/11: Footsteps exhibit, federal judiciary, music, more

NEW for 2/11: Footsteps exhibit, federal judiciary, music, more

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Ansel Adams’ Footsteps exhibit returns Feb. 15
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Federal judiciary is our hope in halting Trump madness
SPOTLIGHT: Peachtree Campus
ANOTHER VIEW: Music gives life to everything  
FEEDBACK: We must help young families find housing
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville proposing expanding city limits
NOTABLE: GGC professor looks at AI development ramifications 
RECOMMENDED: Sandlot Peanuts, by Charles Schultz
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Wassaw Island least disturbed of barrier islands
MYSTERY PHOTO: Long Distinctive Bridge is today’s mystery photo
CALENDAR: Art exhibit at Norcross Gallery and Studio opens Feb. 13

Share
by · February 11, 2025 · Full issues
U.S. Supreme Court, via Unsplash.

BRACK: Federal judiciary is our hope in halting Trump madness

By Elliott Brack  |  Our United States government has three branches, the legislative, the executive and the judicial. In effect, this three-way system of government means that we have checks and balances in our system. If one of the branches gets out of whack, another will eventually bring it back in line. 

Share
by · February 11, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
The 2024 Best in Show, "Arches, Window, and Juniper,"  by Martin Bozone of Athens.

FOCUS: Ansel Adams’ Footsteps exhibit returns Feb. 15

By Stewart Woodard  |  The Gwinnett Chapter of Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA) is proud to announce the 10th annual Walking in Ansel Adams’ Footsteps black-and-white photo competition and exhibition.

Share
by · February 11, 2025 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: Music gives life to everything 

ANOTHER VIEW: Music gives life to everything 

By Jack Bernard | Musically, I had simply no talent when it came to instruments… although I sang exceptionally well (in the shower). At least I always thought so. But I loved to listen and to dance. I still get a lot out of both. 

Share
by · February 11, 2025 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Lawrenceville proposing addition of 19,000 residents

NEWS BRIEFS: Lawrenceville proposing addition of 19,000 residents

By Alaina Tullis  |  The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a special called meeting on February 12 at 4:30 p.m.to consider expanding the city’s boundaries. If adopted, the resolution would add more than 5,700 parcels and welcome an estimated 19,000 new residents into the Lawrenceville city limits.

Share
by · February 11, 2025 · News
1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 287
GwinnettForum
P.O. Box 1365 | Norcross, GA 30091 | 770.840.1003