Elliott Brack’s Perspective
BRACK: Book recounts criminal life of Dixie Mafia’s Billy Birt
By Elliott Brack | Most people in Gwinnett may not have heard of the “Dixie Mafia.” That is the term applied years ago to white Southern gangsters operating in several areas, though not connected to the Italian Mafia members who hung around together operating in the northeast. The Dixie Mafia had many illegal operations outside the law in the South.
BRACK: Native of Ecuador finding success in Gwinnett County
By Elliott Brack | It’s been enjoyable to get to know Wilson Tomala, now a Gwinnettian, who came to this country from Ecuador as a 16 year old in 1975, who has a knack for business, and has become a success through his innovations and drive. He is the owner of a Paul Davis restoration firm off Reps Miller Road in Norcross.
BRACK: Gwinnettians play key roles in dedication of new MLK Jr. statue
By Elliott Brack | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown of Atlanta found a new way to honor him last weekend, with the help of a lot of people from Gwinnett County. An eight foot bronze statue of the late Dr. King was unveiled at the Rodney Mims Cook Sr. Peace Park in the Vine City neighborhood west of downtown.
BRACK: Gwinnett district attorney not performing duties as she should
By Elliott Brack | Voters here need to know that Gwinnett County is being poorly served by District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson. We understand that she is an amicable person, but she is in over her head in this office. She has lost multiple simple murder cases, meaning that criminals are going free when they should be in jail.
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