By Robert H. Hanson | About three years ago, I acquired the first house pets I’ve had in over 25 years. They were two kittens – litter mates – that I named Bonnie and Clyde.
By Jack Bernard | Today’s column will address Medicare/Medicare Advantage, rather than Medicaid. Big companies are making outrageous profits. However, because it is so complex, this subject is not addressed very often.
By Scott Lively | Regarding these 500 words, I let my secretary, um, virtual assistant, write it. Her name is ChatGPT, using artificial intelligence. I’m just the person who approved it and sent in what follows:
By Jack Bernard | For those who have been under a rock, President Trump just pardoned 1,500+ insurrectionists. On Jan. 6, 2021, many attacked Capitol police where 150 were injured, then ransacked the Capitol building.
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.
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.
By Jack Bernard | Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are running long-term deficits. Clearly, Rich McCormick, a physician who represents Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District, is correct in one respect. These programs do need bipartisan reform.
By Jack Bernard | On Jan. 20, 2025, local NAACP chapters sponsored numerous celebrations throughout Georgia in honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., famed civil rights leader and slain national hero.
By Brenda Dana | The Lilburn Woman’s Club (LWC) is announcing its latest literacy initiative aimed at eliminating book deserts in Lilburn, ensuring that no child is left without the tools to foster a love for reading.
By Jack Bernard | The United States must make greater strides towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). However, we must realize that America has made tremendous progress along these lines since the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement began.
“The single most important component of a camera is the 12 inches behind it!”
–Black and white photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984), via Stewart Woodard of Lawrenceville.
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Continuing objectives
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His 2025 list:
Move statewide non-partisan judicial and school board elections to the date of the General Election.
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.
Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
Gwinnett planners to encourage condos and townhouses instead of apartments.
County-wide microtransit services.
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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