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NEW for 1/26: Hudgens contest, Kendeda Fund, more

NEW for 1/26: Hudgens contest, Kendeda Fund, more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Hudgens Center accepting entries for $50,000 Georgia art prize
EEB PERSPECTVE: Learn the fascinating story of the Kendeda Fund
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Condo associations are weak link in that system
UPCOMING: Lanier Levett  becomes chairman of Gwinnett Chamber for 2024
NOTABLE: County urges legislators caution on proposed new city
RECOMMENDED: Blood on Their Hands by Mandy Matney and Carolyn Murnick
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Connecticutt native is founder of University of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: House of worship is this edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Free open house at Pinckneyville Park  on Jan. 27 

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by · January 26, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 11/7: New Hall of Famers; Proposed city; more

NEW for 11/7: New Hall of Famers; Proposed city; more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Two from Gwinnett inducted into Georgia Military Veterans HOF
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Legislator to propose forming of new city of Mill Creek
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Take along plenty of shoes for this journey
UPCOMING: New Suwanee park to feature commemoration of veterans
NOTABLE: Tips for preventing injury in new craze of Pickleball 
RECOMMENDED: Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, by Dave Malloy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: GALILEO is an online virtual library begun in 1995
MYSTERY PHOTO: Just what is the name of the tree in this photograph?
CALENDAR: Duncan, Army veteran and judge, to address Veteran’s Day

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by · November 7, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 10/13: Technical colleges, movie set and Euchre!

NEW for 10/13: Technical colleges, movie set and Euchre!

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Technical Colleges of Georgia are a bright star of the state
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The vastness of OFS movie-making site overwhelms you
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
ANOTHER VIEW: In that family game of Euchre, I know what I saw
UPCOMING: October 15 is deadline for paying county property tax
NOTABLE: ESPN2 television features two Gwinnett teams on Friday
RECOMMENDED: Mother A Cradle to Hold Me by Maya Angelou
CRITIC’S CORNER: Lawrenceville, Ga., Ghost Tour 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: William B. Hodgson was early diplomat and scholar of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s another potential cream puff mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Duluth DAR chapter celebrates 25th anniversary
CALENDAR: On Saturday, visit Lilburn Daze at the city park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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by · October 12, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 8/8: Fairness Doctrine, USA soccer, minimum wage

NEW for 8/8: Fairness Doctrine, USA soccer, minimum wage

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Wishing the broadcast “Fairness Doctrine “ was around
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Tidbits including USA in World Cup, and $15 minimum wage
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: What’s the best way to elect the state’s judges?
UPCOMING: New directors named to EMC Foundation board
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU creates new “first generation” scholarship
OBITUARY: Ruth Joan Norman Ekong
RECOMMENDED: Elektra, by Jennifer Saint
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ellijay known for its apples and second homes
MYSTERY PHOTO: Hills, rock and water are clues for this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross Gallery announces fall art class schedule 
CALENDAR: Light Up the Corners race to be Aug. 11-12

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by · August 8, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 7/11: Pet adoption, Oscar Peterson, Pharma, more

NEW for 7/11: Pet adoption, Oscar Peterson, Pharma, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Consider improving  your life by adopting a pet
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Enjoy our favorite Canadian, Oscar Peterson
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
ANOTHER VIEW: Pharma lobby harming our people and our nation
FEEDBACK: More on Social Security and Medicare “entitlements”
NOTABLE: Sugar Hill gets new wine and cheese boutique
RECOMMENDED: Scoop by Evelyn Waugh
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Foxfire program is dynamic approach to education
MYSTERY PHOTO: Swooping roof line stamps this as unusual Mystery Photo 
CALENDAR: Lionheart Theatre debuts House at Pooh Corner on July 13

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by · July 11, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 6/23: Kitchen hijinks and closing bars earlier

NEW for 6/23: Kitchen hijinks and closing bars earlier

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Strumming hijinks in a restaurant kitchen
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Help the shooting problem: Close the bars an hour earlier
SPOTLIGHT: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Norcross
FEEDBACK: Agree with comment about Pete Rose and baseball
UPCOMING: County considering keeping same tax rate for 2023
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners and Audi collaborate on advanced cellular
RECOMMENDED: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ga. Tech engineers improve 18-wheeler performance
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can  you identify one of our 779 lighthouses?
LAGNIAPPE: Taking part in the 191st Lawrenceville Camp Meeting
CALENDAR: Bluesberry Music Festival will be Saturday, June 24, in Norcross

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by · June 23, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 6/13: Volunteering, churches and unified plan

NEW for 6/13: Volunteering, churches and unified plan

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Dentist volunteering where his father-in-law got help
EEB PERSPECTIVE: A troubling aspect: churches losing attendance and members
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
ANOTHER VIEW: County seeks input at workshops for 2045 Unified Plan 
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: County strengthens code for rental properties
NOTABLE: Gwinnett gets funding for three CSX railroad crossings
RECOMMENDED: Until There is Justice by Jennifer Scanlon 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Hayes is now in Georgia Music Hall of Fame
MYSTERY PHOTO: It takes lots of care to keep up this gorgeous garden
LAGNIAPPE: Five members of same family join local SAR Chapter
CALENDAR: Juneteenth celebration in Lawrenceville on Saturday

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by · June 13, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 5/23: School interference; Crisis over national debt

NEW for 5/23: School interference; Crisis over national debt

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TODAY’S FOCUS: U.S. House members are interfering with local schools
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Debt crisis: 14th Amendment could come into play
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Check out 60 Minutes television on grandparent scams
UPCOMING: Ceremonies at Andersonville site will start May 27
NOTABLE: Former Nigerian is among 650 graduates of GGC
RECOMMENDED: A Long and Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Resaca battle proves Atlanta campaign would be hard fought
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a nighttime Mystery Photo for you to identify
LAGNIAPPE: Suwanee Artist will show her work in June in Ellijay
CALENDAR: Tribute ceremony to President Carter is today at 10 a.m. in Norcross

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by · May 23, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 12/13: On Rowen project; Rejecting political ads; Hiking surprise

NEW for 12/13: On Rowen project; Rejecting political ads; Hiking surprise

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Start of Rowen project means new focus for Gwinnett development
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One publisher has new policy: rejecting some political ads
ANOTHER VIEW: AT thru-hikers surprise TV crews awaiting The Freedom Train
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Carpet bombing of TV political advertising leads to flipping
UPCOMING: Georgia Gwinnett researchers study food insecurity
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Chamber announced winners of 10 Small Business Awards
OBITUARIES: James “Jim” Wesley Ellis Jr. 
RECOMMENDED: Resie’s Restaurant in Duluth
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Architect William Jay designed many historic Savannah landmarks
MYSTERY PHOTO: First, find two people; then tell us where this photo was taken
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Parks plans holiday tour of Gwinnett

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by · December 13, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 11/29: On PCH miracle and ranked-choice voting

NEW for 11/29: On PCH miracle and ranked-choice voting

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Peachtree Christian Health hoping for a Christmas miracle 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Big surprise: Georgia already has partial ranked-choice voting!
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
FEEDBACK: Here are some considerations should USA have a rail strike
UPCOMING: Discount flooring firm expands with 15 new jobs in Buford
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC awards 20 teachers with Bright Ideas grants
OBITUARIES: Ms. Lovey Isabel Stephens 
RECOMMENDED: The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Watson-Brown Foundation endows scholarships in two states
MYSTERY PHOTO: Let your mind stretch to see if you can spot today’s Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Original MARTA rail car now at SE Railway Museum
CALENDAR: Curious Connections planned for Peachtree Corners on December 1

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by · November 29, 2022 · Full issues