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4/21: Cleaning up a creek; A business success story

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Takes Aim at Cleaning Bromolow Creek
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett Hispanic Businessman Finds Success in Gwinnett and Southeast
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
UPCOMING: Gwinnett To House More State-sentenced Inmates at Correctional Unit
NOTABLE: Three Gwinnett Cities Named Among Top Ten Best Suburbs for 2017
RECOMMENDED: Darktown by Thomas Mullen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gov. Samuel Elbert Oversaw Chartering of University of Georgia
TODAY’S QUOTE: How Ideals and the Stars Are Alike
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can You Identify This Historic House and Tell Its Significance?
LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn Woman’s Club Gets Allstate Helping Hands Grant
CALENDAR: Bed Race Around Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Is This Weekend

by GwinnettForum · April 20, 2017 · Full issues

4/18: Dream Keepers’ unveiling; and more on Jim Ellis

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TODAY’S FOCUS: The “Dream Keepers of Tomorrow” To Be Unveiled in Duluth on April 29
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Why Jim Ellis Concentrated Dealerships on Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Californian Remembers First Meeting with Jim Ellis Years Ago
UPCOMING: Snellville Police Plan Drug Take-Back Event on April 29
NOTABLE: Solicitor Dismisses 89 Cases Involving Dismissed Gwinnett Policemen
RECOMMENDED: HotRocks Grill in Peachtree Corners
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Banker Mills B. Lane Had Major Impact on Many Atlanta Activities
TODAY’S QUOTE: There’s a Tragic Flaw In the Constitution of the United States
MYSTERY PHOTO: Banker Mills B. Lane Had Major Impact on Many Atlanta Activities

by GwinnettForum · April 17, 2017 · Full issues

4/14: Norcross hall of famers; About Jim Ellis; On Russia

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Three from Norcross High To Go Into NHS Foundation Hall of Fame
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Talking with the Person Behind the Many Jim Ellis Auto Dealerships
ANOTHER VIEW: After Study, Realizes Why Russia Is Working So Closely with Syria
SPOTLIGHT: U.S. Asset Management
UPCOMING: Suwanee’s Glow in the Park Coming to Town Center April 15
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville To Consider $20 Million Project for Downtown Area
RECOMMENDED: Cumberland Island National Seashore
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Banker Mills B. Lane Played Key Role in Atlanta Development
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Playing Golf Has Come To in the Modern Day
MYSTERY PHOTO: Trees, Cars……Clues Abound for This Edition’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Lawrenceville Utility Work Required Before Two Way Traffic
CALENDAR: Rep. Woodall to Speak in Downtown Duluth on April 17

by GwinnettForum · April 14, 2017 · Full issues

1/31: On warmest year on record, mobile homes, Greatest Generation

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TODAY’S FOCUS: The Most Recent Year, 2016, Was the Warmest Year on Record
EEB PERSPECTIVE: How About Eliminating Manufacturing of Mobile Homes?
ANOTHER VIEW: Modesty One of the Characteristics of Many of Greatest Generation
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
FEEDBACK: Six Letters on Varied Subjects Today
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Tech Launching New Health Program, “Sterile Technicians”
NOTABLE: Duluth Recognizes Nine Citizens for Contributions to Community
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early Moravians in Georgia Were from the Present day Czech Republic
TODAY’S QUOTE: Even Ages Ago, There Was Conversation About the Truth
MYSTERY PHOTO: Look Up To Recognize This Special Shape
LAGNIAPPE: Workshop Coming Soon for Brain Injury Survivors

by GwinnettForum · January 31, 2017 · Full issues

1/20: On kindness, Trump’s inauguration and our knowledge about the world

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Be Intentional About Showing Love and Kindness Toward Others
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Our Sincere Best Wishes To President Trump on His Inauguration Day
ANOTHER VIEW: Media Provides So Much Info, But Why Do We Know So Little?
SPOTLIGHT: U.S. Asset Management
FEEDBACK: Electoral College Is Outdated in Protecting the Smaller States
UPCOMING: New London Theatre Presents Godspell Beginning on January 20
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Tech and AARP Team Up To Provide Tax Preparation
RECOMMENDED: 1491 By Charles Mann
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lamar Dodd Brings Successful Artists-in-Residence to UGA Campus
TODAY’S QUOTE: Why He May Have Paid Too Much for His Carpet
MYSTERY PHOTO: Many Readers May Have at One Time Seen This Mill
LAGNIAPPE: More Photos of the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Parade
CALENDAR: Latino Medical Students Coming to Suwanee Medical Campus

by GwinnettForum · January 20, 2017 · Full issues

12/6: Truth ministry; new head of Stephens operations; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Truth Ministry Has Special Partner in 72 Pound Golden Retriever
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Mitchell Stephens Now Heading John D. Stephens, Inc. Operations
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Here Are More Details on Times When Georgia Cities Were Chartered
UPCOMING: Tech guru to speak at GGC fall graduation
NOTABLE: Chris Walker Named Volunteer of the Year by the City of Sugar Hill
RECOMMENDED: Tilt by Ellen Hopkins
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah River Grows With Importance for Commercial Purposes
TODAY’S QUOTE: Always Wondering Which One of These Characters Would Show Up
MYSTERY PHOTO: Three Obvious Clues May Help You Solve This Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: GACS Math Team Wins Second in 32nd Mercer Math Competition

by GwinnettForum · December 6, 2016 · Full issues

12/2: The West and Islam; When Georgia cities were chartered

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TODAY’S FOCUS: The West Needs To Come Together With Islam To Destroy ISIS
EEB PERSPECTIVE: What Is The Oldest City in Metro Atlanta?
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Associates, P.C.
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Place CID Works To Expand Boundaries During 2017
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Tech Librarian Is A Winner of “Love My Librarian Award”
RECOMMENDED: The Whistler by John Grisham
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah River’s Banks Steeped in History Going Back 12,000 Years
TODAY’S QUOTE: Wonder Why He Doesn’t Get Many Invitations To Parties?
MYSTERY PHOTO: Does This Architecture Tell You Anything about This Building?
LAGNIAPPE: Walton EMC Line Technicians Place in Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas
CALENDAR: Model Railroad Exhibit Through Holidays at George Pearce Park

by GwinnettForum · December 2, 2016 · Full issues

11/29: 7 points on election; Gwinnett’s first distillery; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Making a Few Points As She Waits for the 2018 Elections
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Lilburn Will Be Site of Gwinnett’s First Distillery by January
SPOTLIGHT: Primerica, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Three Letters Contribute to Dialogue on Political Events
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Cities Plan Their Own Christmas Tree Lighting Events
NOTABLE: Kudzu Art Zone To Mark 10th Anniversary through January
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah River Has Major Impact All Along Its Flow
TODAY’S QUOTE: How One Person Thinks after Being Given a Blow
MYSTERY PHOTO: America Based Scene Is This Edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Grand Reopening of Fire Station One Museum is December 3

by GwinnettForum · November 29, 2016 · Full issues

11/11: Improving Gwinnett life; Dems did better; On Hillary

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Three Proposals for Improving the Life in Gwinnett County
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Democrats in Gwinnett Ran Much Stronger Than in Years Before
ANOTHER VIEW: Some Thoughts in Defending Hillary Clinton after the Election
SPOTLIGHT: United Community Bank
FEEDBACK: Two Distinct Reflections Concerning the 2016 Election
UPCOMING: Norcross Merchant Open House To Be This Saturday, November 12
NOTABLE: Suwanee Launches Open Data Budget Website for Transparency
RECOMMENDED: Anna Ruby Falls and the Richard Russell Scenic Highway
GEORGIA TIDBIT: FDR Opposes George’s Re-Election; George Backs FDR on WWII
TODAY’S QUOTE: Deep Thinking from the Mind of Yogi Berra
MYSTERY PHOTO: No Drought Going on Where This Mystery Photograph Was Made
CALENDAR: Author Mary Alice Monroe will appear November 19 in Peachtree Corners

by GwinnettForum · November 11, 2016 · 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.

Search Results for: "Historic Savannah Foundation"

4/21: Cleaning up a creek; A business success story

4/18: Dream Keepers’ unveiling; and more on Jim Ellis

4/14: Norcross hall of famers; About Jim Ellis; On Russia

1/31: On warmest year on record, mobile homes, Greatest Generation

1/20: On kindness, Trump’s inauguration and our knowledge about the world

12/6: Truth ministry; new head of Stephens operations; more

12/2: The West and Islam; When Georgia cities were chartered

11/29: 7 points on election; Gwinnett’s first distillery; more

11/11: Improving Gwinnett life; Dems did better; On Hillary

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