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NEW for 12/20: Rowen update; John Wesley; Ukraine

NEW for 12/20: Rowen update; John Wesley; Ukraine

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Rowen Foundation reflects on past year’s activities
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Remembering John Wesley at this Christmas season
SPOTLIGHT: NDIMaxim Real Estate LLC
ANOTHER VIEW: Don’t forget the people of Ukraine, still in war
FEEDBACK: Need to find ways to curb corporate rental housing
UPCOMING: Lucky Shoals Assn. wins $20 million Change Grant
NOTABLE: DAR lays wreaths at two cemeteries in Gwinnett
RECOMMENDED: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Inman Park was Atlanta’s first planned suburb
MYSTERY PHOTO: Nothing modern about looks of this structure
LAGNIAPPE: Salvation Army to distribute Angel Tree gifts 
CALENDAR: Christmas Carol at Christ Episcopal Church  on Dec. 21

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by · December 20, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 12/17: A pastor’s thanks, new book, hospital bed shortage

NEW for 12/17: A pastor’s thanks, new book, hospital bed shortage

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  After fire, Buford pastor thankful for outpouring of love
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  New book compares Charleston and Savannah
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
ANOTHER VIEW: Shortage of 275 beds for hospitals in Atlanta 
FEEDBACK: Finding work after age 50 is most difficult
UPCOMING: Kids who read five books earn circus tickets
NOTABLE: Five inducted into Preservation Hall of Fame 
RECOMMENDED: Conclave, a movie directed by Edward Berger
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bond’s poetry is about Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us about this long, low-slung structure 
CALENDAR: A Christmas Carol is Dec. 21 at Christ Episcopal Church 

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by · December 17, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 12/13: On adversity, corporate residences, economics

NEW for 12/13: On adversity, corporate residences, economics

Click here to read the latest new issue of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Two GGC commencement speakers overcome adversity
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Corporate-owned residences growing in Georgia
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia 
ANOTHER VIEW: Implications of new national policies on the economy
FEEDBACK: When will the county leadership listen to voters?
UPCOMING:  Coker is the first mayor of City of Mulberry
NOTABLE: CofC recognizes 2024 small business award winners
RECOMMENDED: Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Elberton house had first Christmas tree in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Such an idyllic photograph is today’s mystery
CALENDAR: A Christmas Carol is Dec. 21 at Norcross Episcopal Church

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by · December 13, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 12/10: On complaining, Marshall Brain, what’s ahead

NEW for 12/10: On complaining, Marshall Brain, what’s ahead

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Shiftless complain and grumble, and jealousy grows 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Remembering Marshall Brain of How Stuff Works
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
ANOTHER VIEW: Considering what could happen in next four years
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Andersonville site plans wreath ceremony Dec. 14
NOTABLE: Deadline approaches for Washington Youth Tour
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Two state schools offer degrees in astronomy 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this old-fashioned obelisk?
CALENDAR: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra concerts are Dec. 14

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by · December 10, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 12/6: On pansies, pine straw and the red bell

NEW for 12/6: On pansies, pine straw and the red bell

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Pine straw and pansies might help Gwinnett transit 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Donate through Salvation Army online red kettles
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Feels local input is preferable and more unique
UPCOMING: County completes purchase of 23 acre Macy’s site
NOTABLE: Former New Jersey resident finds success at GGC
RECOMMENDED: James by Percival Everett
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Christian rock group, Third Day, once popular
MYSTERY PHOTO: Identify not just the photo, but who’s in it
CALENDAR: Neighborhood Christmas Train open three weekends 

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by · December 6, 2024 · Full issues
During and after the church fire.

NEW for 12/3: On Morocco, social media, Harris loss

Click here to read the latest, new edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Morocco among first to recognize United States
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Australia is tackling a major social problem
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
ANOTHER VIEW: Why Kamala Harris lost the presidency in 2024
FEEDBACK: Ravenous wolves raring to tear into our republic
UPCOMING: Top teacher at Gwinnett Tech is Queen Meheux
NOTABLE: 10 GGC staff members win Top Claw award
RECOMMENDED: The Fifth Child, by Doris Lessing
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Crawford was first Georgian to run for president
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out this mobile and tell us where it is
CALENDAR: It’s Craving Bacon time Saturday in Braselton

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by · December 3, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 11/26: Holiday chocolate, an old paper mill, Trump

NEW for 11/26: Holiday chocolate, an old paper mill, Trump

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Chocolate: From Peachtree Corners to your doorstep
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Yep, there was once a paper mill in Gwinnett
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Place CID
ANOTHER VIEW: Reasons that Trump won the presidency
FEEDBACK: Thinking of Lincoln and the Greatest Generation
UPCOMING: Fire Services gets grant for equipment replacement
NOTABLE: Globetrotters’ president inspires GGC students
RECOMMENDED: Principles, by Ray Dalio
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Newly found: big trove of art in “Encyclopedia”
MYSTERY PHOTO: Sometimes,  you just want to sit down and rest
LAGNIAPPE: If you see this type of mushroom, don’t eat it
CALENDAR:  Gwinnett Courthouse Lighting of the Tree is Thursday

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by · November 26, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 11/22: New wedding venue; Elbows and manners

NEW for 11/22: New wedding venue; Elbows and manners

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Williams family building wedding venue at Lake Lanier
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Most have been told: “No elbows on the table!” 
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Encourage lawmakers to improve gun legislation
UPCOMING: Section  of Peachtree Boulevard to get improvements
NOTABLE: Here are safeguards to take for holiday shopping
RECOMMENDED: Ben in the World by Doris Lessing
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early colonial Georgia military play a key role 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Colorful architectural gem awaits  your identification
CALENDAR: It’s nearing tree-lighting time around the county

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by · November 22, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 11/19: $80 million grant; Small business impact; Jefferson letter

NEW for 11/19: $80 million grant; Small business impact; Jefferson letter

Click here to read the new full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Woodruff  grants $80 million to Georgia State 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Small business is Gwinnett’s backbone of workforce
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment and Hardware
ANOTHER VIEW: Read Thomas Jefferson letter to “Monsieur Brack”
FEEDBACK: Remembers Murphy from attending editorial meetings 
UPCOMING: Nonprofits get $4.95 million in Rescue Act Funds 
NOTABLE: Allen awarded Growth Council’s excellence award
RECOMMENDED: 49th Parallel, movie on Amazon Video
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Impact of Anglican Church goes beyond religion
MYSTERY PHOTO: Decked-out figures commemorate….what?
LAGNIAPPE: Suwanee artist gets notes from future First Lady
CALENDAR: See Norcross through photography at Norcross Gallery 

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by · November 19, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 11/15: On guns, Reg Murphy, more

NEW for 11/15: On guns, Reg Murphy, more

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Legislators decry gun violence but never take action
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering taking dictation from Reg Murphy
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: What will Americans tell their children?
UPCOMING: Kiwanians plan 16th father-daughter dance
NOTABLE: EMC grants $33,038 to Bright Ideas of teachers
RECOMMENDED: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
OBITUARY: John Reginald “Reg” Murphy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: CARE based in Atlanta since 1993
MYSTERY PHOTO: Gorgeous setting for today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville man named to Military Veterans Hall of Fame
CALENDAR: Celebrate the holidays in Braselton on Nov. 16

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by · November 15, 2024 · Full issues