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NEW for 6/18: On elections, Twain and improving democracy

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TODAY’S FOCUS: This group knows how to hold trustworthy elections
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Mark Twain, the nation’s first major travel writer
SPOTLIGHT: NDIMaxim Real Estate LLC
ANOTHER VIEW: Outlines four ways to improve our democracy
FEEDBACK: High down payment not feasible for many people
UPCOMING: Georgia Gwinnett College once again is accredited!
NOTABLE: Behavior health organization expands to Gwinnett
RECOMMENDED: The Great Ideas of Philosophy by Daniel N. Robinson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bitsy Grant was top international circuit tennis player
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this old stone church positioned?
LAGNIAPPE: New Discovery Park opens on Old Norcross Road
CALENDAR: Vidalia Theatre Company at Lionheart Theatre June 21-23

by GwinnettForum · June 18, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 6/14: On drug prices, runoff elections and more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Why are drug prices for Americans so costly?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The runoff elections, a postal flyer and the pledge
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Figures out way to avoid all commercials on television
UPCOMING: Otter Exhibit opens Monday at Yellow River Sanctuary
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU focusing on fighting senior fraud
RECOMMENDED: The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tybee Island known for fresh air, salty breezes
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where’s this national banner flying on Flag Day?
CALENDAR: Virtual candidate forum will be held Friday night

by GwinnettForum · June 14, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 6/11: On buying new home and annoying commercials

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TODAY’S FOCUS: 15 considerations before buying your first home
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Pharmaceutical commercials really annoy me
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Changes coming to Buford Highway and JCB
NOTABLE: PCOM commemorates families of donor bodies
RECOMMENDED: Last House by M.F.K. Fisher
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s rural schools are third largest in the USA
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet harbor is today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Bluesberry Beer and Music Festival in Norcross on June 15

by GwinnettForum · June 11, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 6/7: On Salvation Army “lassies” and a boomer childhood

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Salvation Army “lassies” were first females in the military
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Native recalls her boomer childhood, with humor
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November
NOTABLE: Tech Wins Distinguished Credentialing Award
RECOMMENDED: El Lobo Mexican Restaurant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Insurance giant Aflac has 50 million policies worldwide
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you deduce where this flagpole is standing?
CALENDAR: Youth Talent Show to be at the Lionheart Theatre on June 8

by GwinnettForum · June 7, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 6/4: On Trump and Naval Academy appointment

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Put Trump verdict into real perspective
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wesleyan grad wins Naval Academy appointment
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Likes Bernard’s take on immigration
UPCOMING: Six races pending in June 18 primary runoff
NOTABLE: Fosque in new slot for Gwinnett Women’s Chamber
RECOMMENDED: Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Church bishop was controversial slave owner
MYSTERY PHOTO: House with distinctive history is today’s mystery
CALENDAR: Peach Fuzz Zine Fest in Duluth on June 9

by GwinnettForum · June 4, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 5/31: One company’s mission; start of Memorial Day; immigration

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Changing lives and leading by example
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Memorial Day originated in Columbus, Ga.
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
ANOTHER VIEW: America needs controlled, legal immigration
FEEDBACK: Suggests recycling bins for plastics at ballparks
UPCOMING: Norcross OKs 16 townhomes for low income families
NOTABLE: GGC summer enrollment at record high
RECOMMENDED: Demian by Herman Hesse
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Edward Cashin wrote of early state history
MYSTERY PHOTO: High view of a seaside; where is it?
CALENDAR: Oprah Book Club author to speak Saturday in Duluth

by GwinnettForum · May 31, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 5/28: Foundation’s success; Safe driving rules

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Looking back at 15 years of GCPS Foundation
EEB PERSPECTIVE: GwinnettForum’s 10 rules for safe driving
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Place CID
FEEDBACK: Voters should get information before elections
UPCOMING: Peachtree Corners’ new art gallery opens May 31
NOTABLE: Explore Gwinnett awards $175,000 in arts grants
RECOMMENDED: Zenith Man by McCracken Poston Jr.
OBITUARY: Rev. Dr. John Hauser Roark
GEORGIA TIDBIT: “Swamp Gravy” returns in June at Colquitt
MYSTERY PHOTO: Locate where this functional structure is
LAGNIAPPE: Graduation time for new crop of doctors from PCOM
CALENDAR: Heritage celebration will be Wednesday, May 29 at GJAC

by GwinnettForum · May 28, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 5/24: On special needs school, incumbents

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Special Needs School kicks off $4.5 million campaign
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Do incumbent candidates have an election advantage?
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING:Goico joins Gateway85 CID board
NOTABLE: Regents honor GGC with award for student success
RECOMMENDED: KING by Jonathan Eng
OBITUARY: William (Bill) Dwight Brown and Jill Anna Swenson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Soft red wheat is major winter crop in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you determine where this gateway goes?
LAGNIAPPE: Well-placed chairs arrive before music lovers
CALENDAR: Memorial Day Challenge in Peachtree Corners on Monday

by GwinnettForum · May 24, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 5/21: Education reflections, election hiking and inflation

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Local citizen looks back on time as a Georgia Regent
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Candidates should give voters a break on election day
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment and Hardware
ANOTHER VIEW: Continued inflation: Are rate cuts in jeopardy?
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: ARC funds $280,000 for traffic study in Gateway85 CID
RECOMMENDED: James Oglethorpe by Michael L. Thurmond
OBITUARY: James Ferguson Pack
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Growing grains is important in Georgia agriculture
MYSTERY PHOTO: Statue of two people kissing is today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Northside Medical Buford opens
CALENDAR: Cox will visit the Peachtree Corners Library

by GwinnettForum · May 21, 2024 · Full issues

NEW for 5/17: Roving world with Nikon, primaries, silos

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Roving the world with a Nikon
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Where to find your candidates on your ballot
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
ANOTHER VIEW: Don’t prejudge people by their silos
FEEDBACK: Finds Mr. Black dividing our country in two
UPCOMING: Ross to speak at Memorial Day service
NOTABLE: GGC wins three National Science IT grants
RECOMMENDED: Don’t Dress for Dinner, a play by Marc Camoletti and Robin Hawdon
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Sherman captures Fort McAllister, near Savannah
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us where this monument is located
LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn Splash Pad to open May 18
CALENDAR: Saturday’s Multicultural Festival is at Gwinnett Place

by GwinnettForum · May 17, 2024 · Full issues

Continuing objectives

Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His 2025 list:

Move statewide non-partisan judicial and school board elections to the date of the General Election.
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.
Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
Gwinnett planners to encourage condos and townhouses instead of apartments.
County-wide microtransit services.

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 6/11: On buying new home and annoying commercials

NEW for 6/7: On Salvation Army “lassies” and a boomer childhood

NEW for 6/4: On Trump and Naval Academy appointment

NEW for 5/31: One company’s mission; start of Memorial Day; immigration

NEW for 5/28: Foundation’s success; Safe driving rules

NEW for 5/24: On special needs school, incumbents

NEW for 5/21: Education reflections, election hiking and inflation

NEW for 5/17: Roving world with Nikon, primaries, silos

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