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NEW for 11/22: On cost of living, Stacey Abrams and wealth taxes

NEW for 11/22: On cost of living, Stacey Abrams and wealth taxes

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: How legislators can help with high home living costs
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Can Stacey Abrams regain her footing in Democratic politics?
ANOTHER VIEW: Tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations at higher tax rate 
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Buford city schools sue Hall County over E-SPLOST share
NOTABLE: PCOM’s Dr. Gary Freed wins lifetime achievement award
OBITUARIES: Samuel “Wayne” Odum
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Ticket to Paradise
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Third Catholic bishop of Georgia guides diocese in turbulent years
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only one person spotted recent Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn Woman’s Club distributes 1,300 dictionaries to third graders
CALENDAR: Time to crave bacon in Braselton

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by · November 22, 2022 · Full issues
Briggs

FOCUS: How legislators can help with high home living costs

By Joe Briggs |  Today’s high heating, food, and housing costs should make us all think about what tools we might have to mitigate the issues and what to ask from our state legislators. 

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by · November 22, 2022 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: Tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations at higher tax rate 

ANOTHER VIEW: Tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations at higher tax rate 

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist  |  U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has told the public that Democrats “want to pile on giant tax hikes that will hammer workers and kill many thousands of American jobs.” And incoming House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stated: “Inflation is running rampant due in part to out-of-control spending from President Biden and Speaker Pelosi.” 

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by · November 22, 2022 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Buford Schools sue Hall County over E-SPLOST share

NEWS BRIEFS: Buford Schools sue Hall County over E-SPLOST share

Buford City Schools filed a lawsuit Friday against Hall County Schools, demanding $1.64 million in damages and alleging that the school system neglected to pay its fair share of money it received from an education sales tax, we learn from a story in The Times of Gainesville. 

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by · November 22, 2022 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only one winner this edition; Now identify two mysteries

MYSTERY PHOTO: Only one winner this edition; Now identify two mysteries

little simpler, let’s throw two similar photos at you this week. Find the location and send your ideas of this mystery puzzle to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.

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by · November 22, 2022 · Mystery photos
Samuel “Wayne” Odum

Samuel “Wayne” Odum

Samuel “Wayne” Odum, 92, of Snellville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Gloria Ann “Sis” Juhan Odum. 

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by · November 22, 2022 · Obituaries
NEW for 11/18: Helping Ukraine; Car troubles; Heating costs

NEW for 11/18: Helping Ukraine; Car troubles; Heating costs

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Join in the movement to send assistance to Ukraine people
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The slow-cranking vehicle and dodging a bullet
ANOTHER VIEW: Natural gas at 14 year high, so expect higher heating bill
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Peachtree Christian Health seeks $500,000 to prevent closing
NOTABLE: Republicans re-elect Chuck Efstration as majority leader
RECOMMENDED: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Namesake of Fort Benning was judge and Confederate General
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s mystery is local, but can you tell us where?
CALENDAR: Lilburn Farmers’ Market returns Saturday with holiday treats

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by · November 18, 2022 · Full issues
Morsberger

FOCUS: Join in the movement to send assistance to Ukraine

By Emory Morsberger  |  Eight months ago, Russia’s unprompted attack on Ukraine shocked the world. It was another historical event unfolding before our horrified eyes that compelled me to find a way to help.

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by · November 18, 2022 · Today's Focus
ANOTHER VIEW: Natural gas at 14-year high, so expect higher heating bill

ANOTHER VIEW: Natural gas at 14-year high, so expect higher heating bill

By Savannah Chandler |  Electric utility consumers are feeling the pinch from record high natural gas prices through their power bills. Natural gas prices are currently at a 14-year high, up 525 percent since June 2020. Besides other factors, inflation is also impacting natural gas prices. 

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by · November 18, 2022 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Peachtree Christian Health seeks $500,000 to prevent closing

NEWS BRIEFS: Peachtree Christian Health seeks $500,000 to prevent closing

Gwinnett is in danger of losing its only adult health care facility for cognitive and physical decline.  Peachtree Christian Health may close unless it can raise $500,000 by Thanksgiving Day.  President Anne Mancini said earlier this month that insurmountable financial hardships, starting with the pandemic, and continuing, had brought this about.

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by · November 18, 2022 · News
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