Today’s Focus
FOCUS: Remembering newspaperman Claude Sitton of Conyers
Long before Woodward and Bernstein inspired a generation of Baby Boomers to become journalists, Claude Sitton was setting the gold standard for journalism.
Sitton covered the civil rights movement for The New York Times from 1958 to 1964 and served as national editor of The Times until 1968. He died in Atlanta on March 10. He was 89.
FOCUS: Ballet Theatre and Brain Injury Association team for performance
By Holly Calmes | The story behind Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s (GBT) newest production, a contemporary three act story ballet, features the Journey taken by a young man through life as he struggles with tragedy, love, and friendship. People with brain injury go through “journeys” of their own, seeking healing, hope and support. GBT and the Brain Injury Association of Georgia are joining forces to support each other’s efforts, as they share such similar messages.Journey will be presented at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center on Saturday March 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 pm and on Sunday, March 29 at 2:30 pm. The production is a regional premiere. Written and choreographed by GBT Artistic Director Wade Walthall, the ballet features the music of Rachmaninoff, Gorecki and Nyman.
FOCUS: Hilarity unfolds at very proper British play soon at Aurora Theatre
By Chelsea Bohannon | Prepare for an adventure filled with zany humor, mad science and a touch of gender inequality. Oh my! hilarity unfolds as one woman propels Victorian England’s prestigious Explorers Club into a tizzy when she is nominated to join the all-male sanctum! With the potential to uproot the patriarchal foundation of the British Empire, The Explorers Club combines wry humor with cheeky disposition to present a riveting engagement at Aurora Theatre, from March 26 to April 19.
FOCUS: Regional Commission makes awards to two Gwinnett cities
By Jim Jaquish | ATLANTA, Ga. — The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $800,000 in its latest round of Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to two Gwinnett County cities, and six other communities. The LCI grants will help these communities create new plans for quality growth and help develop innovative policies that support more vibrant, connected communities. Once their studies and plans are complete, these communities will be eligible for additional LCI funding for transportation projects needed to implement their plans.
FOCUS: Annual “Kids Got Talent Show” benefits Hi-Hope
The second annual Gwinnett’s “Kids Got Talent Show” will be presented on Saturday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students from around Gwinnett County schools will take the stage at Central Gwinnett High School to showcase their talents. The event helps raise funds and awareness for adults with developmental disabilities in the community for Hi-Hope Service Center.
FOCUS: 30-year resident recounts living in 20 places
By Johnnie Rowe | Your recent comment took me on a long trip down “memory lane.” Every state in which I have lived has its own personality and special characteristics. I was born in London, Ark. where the local cemetery bears the names of many of my ancestors. When I was six, my family moved to Prescott, Ariz. This “mile high city” was a wonderful small town in the mountains and a perfect place to grow up.
Gwinnett Forum | Dec. 3, 2024
“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.”
– American Poet e. e. commings (1894-1962)
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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