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NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans

NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgians should reject radical Jody Hice for secretary of state
EEB PERSPECTIVE: When folks in the country got the time of day from railroads
ANOTHER VIEW: Old-line Republicans should retake control of their party
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Drama-filled headlines will continue to dominate news
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville smallest U.S. city to get $5 million ReCAST grant
NOTABLE: Gwinnettian adopts nieces who were in foster care in Canada
RECOMMENDED: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tom’s Foods of Columbus now owned by San Antonio Snacks
MYSTERY PHOTO: Spectacular night shot of classic structure is the Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Part of what it takes to put on a really big weekend in Duluth
CALENDAR: Former County Chairman to speak Sunday at Snellville Historical Society

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by · October 1, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 9/10: On abortion ruling and community pride

NEW for 9/10: On abortion ruling and community pride

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Texas abortion ruling might find impact in Georgia, too
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One way to know if a community is proud of itself
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: No room in his heart for people who do not get shots
UPCOMING: County awards $618,450 contract for Equity Action Plan
NOTABLE: GGC grad wins national award synthesizing waste cooking oil
RECOMMENDED: 44 Scotland Street series by Alexander McCall Smith
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gold leaf atop state capitol has been applied twice
MYSTERY PHOTO: What’s the location of this Mystery Photo of a tall church?
CALENDAR: Peachtree Corners Festival coming on September 18-19

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by · September 10, 2021 · Uncategorized
Dr. Miles Mason III

BRACK: Second doctor named Miles Mason goes into retirement

JULY 6, 2021  |  If you were living in the Duluth area in the last 60 years, chances are you knew of the medical practices of Miles Mason. You see, there have been two doctors named Miles Mason practicing medicine out of Duluth.  Miles Mason Jr. tended to all sorts of medical needs in the Duluth area until 1994.

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by · July 6, 2021 · Uncategorized
Clower

Grace Long Clower

Grace Long Clower, age 72 of Snellville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Summarizing Grace Long Clower’s life’s activities resembles a nomination for Volunteer of the Year. This Snellville lady was a tireless and lifelong contributor to a number of organizations that she deemed worthy.

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by · June 26, 2021 · Uncategorized
NEW for 6/22: Thanks, Alvin Wilbanks; Good times; GOP

NEW for 6/22: Thanks, Alvin Wilbanks; Good times; GOP

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Thanks, Alvin Wilbanks, for a job well done as superintendent
EEB PERSPECTIVE: With Covid falling, times are good for local businesses 
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at Eisenhower Republicans compared to today’s GOP
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: This serious fisherman always wondered about cricket boxes
UPCOMING: Youth Police Academy accepting applications for July classes
NOTABLE: County marks first official Juneteenth observance
OBITUARIES: Hill Jordan, Jim Steele
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Father, by Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA swimming programs become powers in NCAA competition
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out another lighthouse as this issue’s Mystery Photo

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by · June 22, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
Steele

Jim Steele

The former chief operating officer of the Gwinnett County Public Schools, Jim Steele, died June 21 in Toccoa at the age of 73 from the maladies of prostate cancer. At his own request, there will be no funeral, because, as he stated: “Funerals were too sad and morbid.” His body will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered on a new road he had just seen finished on his farm in Toccoa.

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by · June 21, 2021 · Uncategorized
NEW for 4/20: On student loans; South Fulton trip; More

NEW for 4/20: On student loans; South Fulton trip; More

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TODAY’S FOCUS: What’s wrong with the student loan program from a guy who knows
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Trip to South Fulton opens eyes; Tornado devastation in Newnan
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Board denies one man more time, but Senator got more time
UPCOMING: Baker of Lawrenceville is new chair of the Gwinnett GOP
NOTABLE: Travys Harper is new supervisor of Soil-Water district
RECOMMENDED: The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia native plays lead in many motion pictures
MYSTERY PHOTO: Outdoor area is this issue’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Ribbon-cutting is April 20 for new fire station in Braselton

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by · April 20, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 4/16: On atonement; Pulling troops from Afghanistan

NEW for 4/16: On atonement; Pulling troops from Afghanistan

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Musing on considering of four theories about atonement
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Pulling American troops out of Afghanistan
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College 
UPCOMING: Four students to represent Gwinnett in statewide STAR program
NOTABLE: Gwinnett seeking to hire lifeguards for the summer season
RECOMMENDED: Turandot (an opera) by Giacomo Puccini
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah Foundation creates Victorian Historic District
MYSTERY PHOTO: You may have seen today’s Mystery Photo and never realized it

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by · April 16, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 3/16: Conspiracy theory; Lawrenceville corner; Houston

NEW for 3/16: Conspiracy theory; Lawrenceville corner; Houston

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Right-wing conspiracy theory blaming Antifa
EEB PERSPECTIVE: C’mon, Lawrenceville, don’t develop Crogan-Clayton corner
ANOTHER VIEW: Kelly Houston renewed his driver’s license at age 100
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett School Board needs to be transparent in meetings
UPCOMING: Groundbreaking Thursday on Snellville’s The Grove
NOTABLE: You can save on taxes with a homestead exemption
RECOMMENDED: Roses and Olives restaurant, Johns Creek
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Legendary Coach Pop Warner got his start at UGA
MYSTERY PHOTO: Identify this Mystery Photo of an amphitheater
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett’s blooming trees now seeking to get our attention 
CALENDAR: Mountain Park plans virtual meeting March 25

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by · March 16, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 3/2: On Rowen task force, cold temperatures, China

NEW for 3/2: On Rowen task force, cold temperatures, China

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Rowen Foundation taps 18 people for Community Advisory Task Force
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Extremes in local weather; Why your mail arrived later 
ANOTHER VIEW: Reviewing China, the British Empire, opium and saving face
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Gwinnett
FEEDBACK: Living near a time zone border can be very embarrassing
UPCOMING: PCOM Georgia readies students for vaccination effort
NOTABLE: Gateway85 CID adopts Freight Transit Study west of I-85
RECOMMENDED: Driving Mr. Albert by Michael Paterniti
GEORGIA TIDBIT: English native was designer of the Gwinnett County Courthouse
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s what we think is a “cream puff” Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Pathquest coming to Braselton on March 13

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by · March 2, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
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