Articles by: Elliott Brack
BRACK: There’s no one in the South filling the void that Ralph McGill left
By Elliott Brack | | It’s fulfilling and fun to go back and re-read some of what you have read before. Heading for a doctor’s appointment, and not having a book for the waiting room, at the GwinnettForum office I pulled from the shelf a small book from more than 50 years ago. Its title was “The Fleas Come with the Dog,” by the late editor and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution, Ralph McGill, a giant of a man.
By Elliott Brack | As we move to observe Martin Luther King Day on Monday, it’s fitting to review the King Philosophy. Dr. King viewed three evils, that of poverty, racism and militarism that he said formed a vicious cycle. He felt these were intertwined and were barriers for reaching his nirvana, what he called the “Beloved Community.”
BRACK: MARTA referendum may be most important ever in Gwinnett
By Elliott Brack | JAN. 15, 2019 | The March 19, 2019 referendum concerning Gwinnett County becoming a partner the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit System (MARTA) may be the most important election that Gwinnett has ever had.
It will show if Gwinnett County is ready to adapt the modern conveniences of the future, or is stuck in the mud in antiquated transportation systems.
BRACK: Three elements you’ll need to succeed in any business
By Elliott Brack | Today we’re going to treat you with our formula of what you need to be successful in any business enterprise.
It doesn’t matter what type of enterprise we’re talking about, you need three or four essential elements to make anything a success. We aren’t even talking about money, though it helps to have basic financing and a friendly local banker no matter what business you go into.
BRACK: Powell and Edwards continues run as longest ongoing law firm
By Elliott Brack } The oldest continuing law firm in Gwinnett is changing its name—again. The new firm is named Powell and Edwards of Lawrenceville. It was previously known as Webb, Tanner and Powell. Jones Webb and Bill Tanner both have retired from management of the firm, though continue as “of counsel” with offices at the firm.
BRACK: How the music of Christmas season can bring joy to us
By Elliott Brack | Christmas carols are a joy of the season. Ever think about how very diverse these songs are, coming from all parts of the Western world?
We got to thinking about carols and where they came from, often from many lands. Many come from England, though other countries contribute their share. How very diverse these songs are, coming from all parts of the Western world?
Gwinnett Forum | Nov. 26, 2024
“Bureaucrats write memoranda both because they appear to be busy when they are writing and because the memos, once written, immediately become proof that they were busy.”
— Editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly Charles Peters (1926-2023).
Continuing objectives
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
- Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
- Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
- More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.
- Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
- Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1 a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
- Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
- 21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
- Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
- Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
- Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.
Interested in Gwinnett history?
Now re-printed in its third edition, Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, the award-winning history of Gwinnett County, is once again available for purchase. It sold out of its first two printings. The book won the 2010 Award of Excellence in Documenting Georgia History from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. The book is available at Old Town Antiques at 93 Main Street in Lilburn.
- The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.
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