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NEW for 2/3: On guns, roadside living and polar trips

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TODAY’S FOCUS: In era of NRA influence, mass killings continue in USA
EEB PERSPECTIVE: No housing should be permitted along major thoroughfares
ANOTHER VIEW: In spite of setbacks, Gwinnettian enjoyed Antarctic adventure
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Another local couple’s Antarctica’s trip had emergency
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Chamber to mark 75th anniversary tonight
NOTABLE: Sherman promoted to new position with Chamber
OBITUARIES: Myron E. Bullock Sr.
RECOMMENDED: J Alexanders in Peachtree Corners
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Country music artist Jerry Reed was an Atlanta native
MYSTERY PHOTO: Do you recognize this famous building?
LAGNIAPPE: Suggest some young cartoonist to submit his work to GwinnettForum
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra has concert Sunday

by GwinnettForum · February 3, 2023 · Full issues, Uncategorized

NEW for 1/31: 7th continent; RR crossing; Fort Moore

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnettian visits seventh continent, but wow! It is an adventure
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Duluth working on making railroad crossings a “Quiet Zone”
ANOTHER VIEW: Newly-named Fort Moore co-namesake pens inspiring message
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Feeling the weight of our world’s history of anti-semitism
UPCOMING: Salvation Army’s “Doing the most good” luncheon will be March 7
NOTABLE: Edwards joins board of Community Foundation of Northeast Atlanta
RECOMMENDED: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
GEORGIA TIDBIT: McElreath estate funds used to buy home for Atlanta History Center
MYSTERY PHOTO: Massive, ornate structure is today’s mystery
CALENDAR: Author Roberts speaks at Duluth Library on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

by GwinnettForum · January 31, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/27: On religious freedom, Monticello and azaleas

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TODAY’S FOCUS: A glance at religious freedom and the fate of Monticello
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Azaleas may have survived freezing temps; be patient ‘til spring
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Wonders if something fishy going on about classified documents
UPCOMING: Duluth Municipal Court launches citation amnesty program
NOTABLE: Sahara Peters named top student doctor at PCOM
RECOMMENDED: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Hugh Peterson Sr. was Congressman from the First District
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check the handsome, classical design of today’s Mystery
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Stripers host a Job Fair on January 28 at Coolray Field

by GwinnettForum · January 27, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/24: On blessings, Fair Tax and more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Three times blessed, and recalling 1876 presidential election
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Fair Tax again introduced in Congress; E-mail from John Linder
ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering bobby socks, short skirts and tennis shoes
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Partnership between Peachtree Corners and Fusus bolsters safety
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners launches non-profit rescue plan grant program
RECOMMENDED: Hi Pot on Buford Highway in Doraville.
GEORGIA TIDBIT: William Parkins significant architect of many Atlanta buildings
MYSTERY PHOTO: More sunshine would brighten up this building. Where is it?
LAGNIAPPE: Youth cartoonists wanted
CALENDAR: Paxton visits at Norcross Cultural Arts Center on Jan. 26

by GwinnettForum · January 24, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/20: On better decisions, Ukraine

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TODAY’S FOCUS: More logic, better decisions, need from our governments
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Conditions in no-war zones in Ukraine continue to be terrible
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Conspiracy theories are around us; help combat these ideas
UPCOMING: Duluth marketing agency wins contract for restaurant chain
NOTABLE: Berkmar teacher wins DAR chapter top American history award
OBITUARIES: Dale Eugene Thurman
RECOMMENDED: The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Small town of Ludowici named for tile factory once there
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out this beautiful photo from the mountains area
CALENDAR: Writer’s Workshop at Norcross Branch Library on January 21

by GwinnettForum · January 20, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/17: On starting 2023; New names for bases; Pesky invader

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TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s not exciting, but start 2023 by reviewing the basics
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here is the list of the new names for Army bases
ANOTHER VIEW: What happened to nighttime guest in Gabby’s area
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: New Army base names may break their identity
UPCOMING: Gwinnett County Transit becomes “Ride Gwinnett”
NOTABLE: Check out new mural, Meet me on Main, in downtown Duluth
RECOMMENDED: The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora, M.D
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Maule Air makes short takeoff and landing aircraft
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a colorful lighthouse for you to ponder
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Corrections offers Career Fair on January 21

by GwinnettForum · January 17, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/13: On air travel, Georgia football, teacher pay

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Sometimes, travel by air can be delayed…and frustrating
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia made three mistakes in football championship game
ANOTHER VIEW: Our children benefit when Georgia teaches are paid better
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Forum is dead-on about naming of Army installations
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Stripers seeking candidates to sing National Anthem
NOTABLE: Alexandra Edgar wins SW Chamber Character Award
OBITUARIES: Marvin M. Wyatt Jr.
RECOMMENDED: 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Former state capital is named for Gov. John Milledge
MYSTERY PHOTO: Classical building is this edition’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: DAR wreath ceremony honors those at East Shadowlawn site
CALENDAR: Writer’s workshop coming to Norcross Public Library

by GwinnettForum · January 13, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/10: On Robert E. Lee, courage and more on guns

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TODAY’S FOCUS: When GwinnettForum has a story about guns, you can bet on letters
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Book about Robert E. Lee changed my mind on military base names
ANOTHER VIEW: Which state will have the courage to turn things around?
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 CID
FEEDBACK: Vagrant riders on MARTA can give Atlanta a bad name
UPCOMING: GGC offering free exercise program starting January 30
OBITUARIES: Deborah (Debbie) Lee Mason
RECOMMENDED: The Sagas of the Icelanders, multiple translations
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Patrick Hues Mell influential educator and educator in 19th century
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lighthouse on a cliff is this edition’s mystery
CALENDAR: Service to honor veterans is postponed

by GwinnettForum · January 10, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/6: On qualified labor force, “open carry” guns

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Businesses need qualified and motivated labor force
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Carrying six loaded guns in Publix, person may not be convicted as felon
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Appreciates thoughts on grieving in recent Forum
UPCOMING: Suwanee community program, Art Ties, focuses on visual arts
NOTABLE: Beginning of the year is good time for a financial checkup
OBITUARIES: Deborah Mason
RECOMMENDED: Chicken Salad Chick restaurants
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Fiddler Clayton McMichen known as the North Georgia Wildcat
MYSTERY PHOTO: Formally-designed, elegant household is today’s Mystery

by GwinnettForum · January 6, 2023 · Full issues

NEW for 1/3: Two views on Peachtree Corners, one on grieving

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Peachtree Corners Council considering hiring a city marshal
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Peachtree Corners showing how to produce State of the City
ANOTHER VIEW: When you have a loss, grieving is a natural process
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company.
FEEDBACK: Search out for credibility in seeking information today
UPCOMING: Veterans Hall of Fame offering $4,000 ROTC scholarships
NOTABLE: After three years in business, Parsons Roofing earns its new name
RECOMMENDED: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Carroll County’s Babbie Mason is Christian singer-songwriter
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distant shoreline asks for its location
CALENDAR: Duluth library to host two local authors on January 12

by GwinnettForum · January 3, 2023 · Full issues

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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NEW for 2/3: On guns, roadside living and polar trips

NEW for 1/31: 7th continent; RR crossing; Fort Moore

NEW for 1/27: On religious freedom, Monticello and azaleas

NEW for 1/24: On blessings, Fair Tax and more

NEW for 1/20: On better decisions, Ukraine

NEW for 1/17: On starting 2023; New names for bases; Pesky invader

NEW for 1/13: On air travel, Georgia football, teacher pay

NEW for 1/10: On Robert E. Lee, courage and more on guns

NEW for 1/6: On qualified labor force, “open carry” guns

NEW for 1/3: Two views on Peachtree Corners, one on grieving

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