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Feb. 2018 issues of GwinnettForum
In this post, you will find full issues of GwinnettForum for February 2018. Click the QuickLink below to go to a particular issue. Or use your browser’s search function to find a word or phrase. QuickLinks to February issues: 2/2 | 2/6 | 2/9 | 2/13 | 2/16 | 2/20 | 2/23 | 2/27 . A WINNER: This painting by […]
1/27: About the Home Show, gerrymandering and more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: 30th Annual Home Show Comes to Infinity Energy Center Feb. 10-12
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gerrymandering Still Rampant, with a Long History in Our USA
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Wants President To Show Respect and Decency…… and Statesmanship!
UPCOMING: Dizziness in Older People Is Focus of PCOM Course January 28
NOTABLE: Snellville Police, St. Matthew’s Episcopal, Partner in New Approach
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Recalling Other Successful Seasons of the Atlanta Falcons
TODAY’S QUOTE: Now Which Version of History Do We agree On?
MYSTERY PHOTO: In What Community Is This Somewhat Famous Scene Located?
CALENDAR: Free Memoir Writing Workshop Scheduled for February 1
FOCUS: Be intentional about showing love and kindness toward others
By Dionne Wright Poulton, Ph.D., Snellville, Ga. | One of the ways we make sense of our world is by classifying or categorizing things and people. Simple examples include noticing the difference between a dog and a cat. Or if we see someone wearing a skirt, we classify that person as female. However, we should ask, “Are all cats alike? Are all dogs alike? Are all people who wear skirts female?” The answer to each question is no. For example, an Irish male friend wore a kilt to my wedding.
FOCUS: Widening gap obvious between Gwinnett and rest of state
By Charles Hayslett, Atlanta, Ga. | Here’s an easy way to understand the widening gap between Metro Atlanta and the rest of Georgia.
Compare all 56 counties of interior South Georgia to Gwinnett County alone. Gwinnett County’s 2013 population was estimated at 859,304 – just under three-fourths of the 1.16 million people living in our 56-county South Georgia region.
FOCUS: Lawrenceville seeks charter modification from General Assembly
By Marci Gross, Lawrenceville, Ga. | The City of Lawrenceville is seeking to get the Georgia General Assembly to pass on a city charter modification to replace the current version, which dates from March 28, 1986. City officials will be working with the Gwinnett County legislative delegation to present the resolution as a request to the Georgia General Assembly for a Charter modification during the 2017 legislative session.
Gwinnett Forum | Nov. 22, 2024
“We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.”
– Etiquette Authority Judith Martin (1938 – ), also known as Miss Manners.
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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