By Ashley Herndon | In this election cycle before any of us endorse theocratic proto-fascism as a “good” alternative to our democratic republic, understand a miserably failed movement .
“Spain’s Francisco Franco called himself Caudillo, meaning ‘strongman,’ and once in power, quickly began stripping away social freedoms. Up to the early 1930s, Spain (having overcome some historical terrors,) was among Europe’s most progressive countries.”
By Catherine Brack | Several years ago, I went car-free. Living in the heart of Washington, D.C., the transition to a purely pedestrian experience was not too difficult. Friends were happy to lend me their cars for short errands, there were ZipCars you could rent aplenty, and for longer term rentals, the airport and Amtrak station were only a few subway stops away.
Carolyn Morris Collins, 79, of Norcross, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, surrounded by the love of family and friends. A Celebration of Life services for her will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at Christ Church Episcopal with Reverend Liz Hendrick and Reverend Ceci Duke officiating. A reception will follow in Webster Hall at the church.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Be warned: Republican-led Congress might attack Social Security
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Bottom item on ballot: Vote “YES” to extend SPLOST
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Pols, too, need to EXPLICATE! EXPLICATE! EXPLICATE!
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville seeks call for design of elongated mural
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners partners with Texas regional alliance
RECOMMENDED; The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Museum commemorates southwest Georgia civil rights movement
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out the classic design in this edition’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Highest murder rates are in states of Southeastern Conference
CALENDAR: Groundbreaking Wednesday at Hooper-Renwick Themed Library
The city of Lawrenceville has issued a call for design of a community mural. It is an open call for artists to submit designs for a community mural planned along Buford Drive between East Pike and East Crogan Streets where the Post Office is located. Deadline for submission is Friday, December 2, 2022.
There’s quite a story behind this structure, with its classic design. Figure out where this is located and send your idea to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.
Throw out a local scene, and few people recognized it. The last Mystery Photo was that of the Atlanta Historical Center on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, sent in by George Graf of Palmyra, Va.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Strategy team presents Gwinnett Mall revitalization plan
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Vote “No!” on three of four proposed amendments
ANOTHER VIEW: Fox News still sending out right wing propaganda
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
UPCOMING: GGC’s $3.7 million grant helps address teacher shortages
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville agency is top state health provider for 2022
RECOMMENDED: It’s Trevor Noah, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Publication of Atlanta Business Chronicle dates to late 1970s
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you pinpoint where this modern building is located?
LAGNIAPPE: Jackson EMC linemen win at international competition
CALENDAR: Duluth to mark Oktoberfest Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
“I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed.”
— American Humorist James Thurber (1894 – 1961)
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
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