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NEW for 1/29: A commendation; Schools; Water; COVID-19

NEW for 1/29: A commendation; Schools; Water; COVID-19

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
EDITORIAL:  Commendation to 4 Atlanta commercial television stations
TODAY’S FOCUS: Ex-Gwinnett School Board member thankful for great system
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett, Buford now dealing with the state for water allocation
ANOTHER VIEW: Better Covid inoculation sign-ups needed for elderly people
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College 
FEEDBACK: Maintains U.S. is having third imperial presidency in a row
UPCOMING: Suwanee police chief, city clerk both announce retirement
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville to crack down on illegally parked vehicles
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Emeritus UGA professor translates Near Eastern mysticism
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s another water scene as a Mystery Photo 
LAGNIAPPE: Two Button sculptures now at Infinite Energy Center

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by · January 29, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 10/27: Two readers on two candidates; Transit; More

NEW for 10/27: Two readers on two candidates; Transit; More

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TODAY’S FOCUS: He’s Going To Vote for Donald Trump as the Next President
ANOTHER VIEW: His Choice for president is Democrat Joseph Biden 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett Republicans come out against local transit referendum
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Wishes that he could hear this comment from the new Justice
UPCOMING: Drive-in job fair coming to Infinite Energy area on Thursday
NOTABLE: Salvation Army’s “Doing the Most Good” luncheon is virtual on Friday
RECOMMENDED: Wicked Pleasures by Penny Vincenzi
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s Sea Island developed by founder of Hudson Motor Company
MYSTERY PHOTO: Ship’s model is today’s Mystery Photo to guess
CALENDAR: Snellville Tourism and Trade Association and Commerce Club to meet Election Day

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by · October 27, 2020 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 10/13: On health issues, amendments, Trump

NEW for 10/13: On health issues, amendments, Trump

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Some political views about medical conditions that need repeating
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Vote “No!” on one of three Amendments on this year’s ballot 
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at various groups and their support of the Trump presidency
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Worries about the $23 trillion debt that our country now owes
UPCOMING: Episcopal Church calls for joining Season of Prayer for the election
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Emergency Services offers free home safety inspections
RECOMMENDED: Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Quick Start program helping Georgia businesses since the 1970s
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery figure wants you to make an identification of this photo
LAGNIAPPE: Important date: 528 years ago, Columbus arrived in the new world
CALENDAR: Political debate series begins tonight on Public Broadcasting System 

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by · October 13, 2020 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 9/29: On Berlin surprise; Hateful school board website; Democracy

NEW for 9/29: On Berlin surprise; Hateful school board website; Democracy

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Unexpected flight to Berlin leads to an unforgettable highlight
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wyoming-registered “local”  Internet site perpetrates hate, divides people
ANOTHER VIEW: Democracy might be doomed if voting is not in the heavy numbers 
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Comment concerning recent suggestion to enlarge Supreme Court
UPCOMING: For over 20 years, Gwinnett maintains AAA financial rating
NOTABLE: Renee Byrd-Lewis tapped to be new director of Gwinnett Coalition 
RECOMMENDED: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta Historical Society Publishes Bulletin Until Ceasing in 2006
MYSTERY PHOTO: Waterfront scene asks for your ID of this Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Mountain Park community plans virtual meeting on October 5

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by · September 29, 2020 · Uncategorized
NEW for 8/4: Balancing the budget; Election reactions; Exercising at home

NEW for 8/4: Balancing the budget; Election reactions; Exercising at home

Click here to read today’s full issue. Inside this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia Needs a Balanced Budget; Here Are Ways To Increase Revenue
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Republicans’ Immediate Response to Postponing Election Was Gratifying
ANOTHER VIEW: There Are All Kinds of Ways For Exercising Right in Your Own Home
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: We Probably Won’t Downsize, for We Couldn’t See Fiona the Fawn
UPCOMING: Harvest Gwinnett Offering 4×8 Plots in Snellville and in Norcross
NOTABLE: PCOM Graduates 162 Students in 2020 in Online Ceremony July 29 
RECOMMENDED: The Vapors by David Hill
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Macon Native Katharine Du Pre Lumpkin Noted for Sociology Studies
MYSTERY PHOTO: Unusual Architectural Style Makes This Mysterious Photo Difficult
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville Establishes Towne Center Entertainment District
CALENDAR: Odie Lindsey, Vanderbilt writer-in-residence, plans Gwinnett Zoom Talk

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by · August 4, 2020 · Uncategorized
NEW for 6/26: On Bus Rapid Transit study, monuments and protesters

NEW for 6/26: On Bus Rapid Transit study, monuments and protesters

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TODAY’S FOCUS: County, Three CIDs Team Up for First BRT Study in Gwinnett
EEB PERSPECTIVE: If Statues Should Come Down, It Should Be by Petition, Not Mob Rule
ANOTHER VIEW: Pleased To See Younger Protestors Standing Up for Beliefs
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Recognizes the Importance of Mass Transit for Gwinnett County
UPCOMING: County Adds 11 Other Location for Pick Up of Summer Meals 
NOTABLE: Walton EMC Has Annual Meeting—with Members in Vehicles 
RECOMMENDED: What the Lady Wants by Renee Rosen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: The Navy’s Last US Savannah Was DeActivated in 1947 
MYSTERY PHOTO: What Do You Suppose These Guys Are Talking About?
LAGNIAPPE: Roving Photographer Frank Sharp Has Exhibit at Grayson Library

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by · June 26, 2020 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 5/1: New scam; Sugarloaf’s name; Doing something

NEW for 5/1: New scam; Sugarloaf’s name; Doing something

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TODAY’S FOCUS: New Telephone Scam Afoot; Targets Elderly, So Hang Up on ‘Em 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Sugarloaf Parkway: Name Came from the Rollins Farm Horse Stables
ANOTHER VIEW: Each Should Do Something To Bring Us Through Pandemic
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: It Might Help Us All in These Times To Simply “Rant!”
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Bar Association Releases Poll on Judicial Qualifications
NOTABLE: GACS Teacher Drives 245 Miles Delivering Bags to Students
RECOMMENDED: Book on CD Review:  Sister Queens by Julia Fox
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Forester Leon Neel Was Leading Advocate for Ecological Management
MYSTERY PHOTO: More Than You Might Imagine in Today’s Mystery Photo

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by · May 1, 2020 · Full issues, Uncategorized
Candidates in the June 9, 2020 Georgia primary

Candidates in the June 9, 2020 Georgia primary

Co. Commission Chair Nicole Love Hendrickson (Dem) Andy Morgan (Dem) Desmond A. Nembhard (Dem) Curt Thompson (Dem) Lee Thompson Jr. (Dem) George Awuku (GOP) Marcia L. Neaton (GOP) David Post (GOP) Commission District 1 Kirkland Carden (Dem) Laurie McClain (GOP) Jacqueline Tseng (GOP) Commission District 3 Roger Marmol (Dem) John Henry Moye Jr. (Dem) Justin Walsh (Dem) Jasper Watkins III […]

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by · March 12, 2020 · Uncategorized
2/25: On Duluth First United Methodist Church and why you live where you do

2/25: On Duluth First United Methodist Church and why you live where you do

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Duluth First United Methodist Church and Its Town Grow Up Together
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Have You Ever Considered Why You Live Where You Do? 
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Making a Candid Assessment To Some Previous Letters
UPCOMING: Here Are Details About the 2020 Election Season for Local Candidates
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Community Bank Now a Division of Raleigh, N.C. Bank
RECOMMENDED: Blue Flowers by Carola Saavedra
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Mary Telfair Best Known as the Benefactor of the Telfair Museums 
MYSTERY PHOTO: A Bridge Might Give a Clue for This Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Sugar Hill Become Another Tree City, USA

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by · February 25, 2020 · Full issues, Uncategorized
11/12: Remembering Barbara Howard and Bill Bates; More

11/12: Remembering Barbara Howard and Bill Bates; More

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Barbara Howard Was Example of a Life Well Lived in Gwinnett
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Bill Bates Was The Epitome of a Good Public Relations Person
ANOTHER VIEW: Delving into the Theory of The Big Lie, According to Mein Kampf
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Having Fun by Giving Robocallers Back Their Due 
UPCOMING: Volunteer Gwinnett To Recognize Selfless Efforts on November 17
NOTABLE: Transit Review Committee Report Expected by the End of 2019
RECOMMENDED: The Eagle Theatre in Sugar Hill
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early Child Actor Georgian Jane Withers Has Long Movie Career
MYSTERY PHOTO:  Here’s an Aerial View for This Issue’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Who Are These Good Guessers Who Get the Mystery Photos?
CALENDAR: Volunteers Needed at Bryson Park in Lilburn for clean-up on November 16

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by · November 12, 2019 · Full issues, Uncategorized
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