Articles by: Elliott Brack

Booker in 2020.  Photo by Gage Skidmore, via Wikipedia.

BRACK: Booker stands and stands for 25 hours for us

By Elliott Brack  |  While our country waits in frustration for our Congress to take action to preserve our democracy, we were delighted and pleased to see at least one senator raise his voice against the Trump antics this week.

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BRACK: April marks beginning of 25th year of publication

BRACK: April marks beginning of 25th year of publication

By Elliott Brack  |  April marks the 25th year that GwinnettForum has been published. Simply, I started this publication to extend my life, for I had seen too many  retire, do nothing, and drop dead soon. I’m still around.

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The Georgia capitol, via Unsplash.

BRACK: When will the Georgia legislature become blue again?

By Elliott Brack  |   Georgia has been dominated in both houses of its legislature by Republicans since 2005, also with a Republican governor at the helm.  When will Democrats regain power in even one house of the Georgia legislature?

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by · March 28, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: There is one situation worse than robo telephone calls

BRACK: There is one situation worse than robo telephone calls

By Elliott Brack  |  There might be something worse than ROBO telephone calls. The other day I had over 100 calls, asking me, “Did you call my number?” 

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by · March 25, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
Bud Mingledorff

BRACK: Gwinnett company hits $1 billion in sales in 2024

By Elliott Brack  |  A Gwinnett County company has achieved a significant goal: sales of $1 billion in the calendar year 2024.  That company is Mingledorff’s of Peachtree Corners …

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by · March 21, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Callous harshness of Trump Administration worries us

BRACK: Callous harshness of Trump Administration worries us

By Elliott Brack  |  The very callousness of the Trump Administration is what worries us.

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by · March 14, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Trump people throw monkey wrench into our system

BRACK: Trump people throw monkey wrench into our system

By Elliott Brack  |  Think of a complex machine going about its paces, humming along beautifully. It might be an internal combustion engine, with its many moving parts speeding you along the roadway. It might be as simple as a vacuum cleaner, scooping up dust and grime. 

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The tree that owns itself in Athens, Ga. Provided.

BRACK: Brooklynite enjoys story of tree that owns itself

By Elliott Brack  |  An old story out of Athens, Ga., that is familiar to some Georgians got the attention of a guy in Brooklyn, N.Y.. recently.

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by · February 28, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
The Georgia capitol, via Unsplash.

BRACK: Difficult to write legislation for the whole state

By Elliott Brack  |  Being a member of the Georgia General Assembly can be difficult. 

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by · February 25, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: My appreciation of classical music goes way back

BRACK: My appreciation of classical music goes way back

By Elliott Brack  |  What was your introduction to classical music?  Could it be the same as mine? It’s nothing high-brow.  And in fact, I did not even  know I was being introduced to classical music.

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by · February 21, 2025 · Elliott Brack's Perspective