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This photograph shows some of the destruction of a tornado which hit Albany, Ga., last week. The City of Lawrenceville Electric Division sent four people, plus a bucket truck and equipment, to help in the restoring of power for four days, from Tuesday to Friday. A total of 23 cities sent crews to South Georgia to help in the cleanup, while two contractors also sent crews.

BRACK: How about eliminating the manufacturing of mobile homes?

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | The winds of nature can cause massive destruction. The continued and long-lasting winds of a hurricane cause enormous damage. Luckily, these days the weather forecasters can tell you often days in advance where a hurricane is likely to hit. While it may leave tremendous infrastructure and building damage, widespread human deaths are curtailed with the weather forecasters’ early warnings.

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by · January 31, 2017 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
1/27: About the Home Show, gerrymandering and more

1/27: About the Home Show, gerrymandering and more

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside
TODAY’S FOCUS: 30th Annual Home Show Comes to Infinity Energy Center Feb. 10-12
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gerrymandering Still Rampant, with a Long History in Our USA
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Wants President To Show Respect and Decency…… and Statesmanship!
UPCOMING: Dizziness in Older People Is Focus of PCOM Course January 28
NOTABLE: Snellville Police, St. Matthew’s Episcopal, Partner in New Approach
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Recalling Other Successful Seasons of the Atlanta Falcons
TODAY’S QUOTE: Now Which Version of History Do We agree On?
MYSTERY PHOTO: In What Community Is This Somewhat Famous Scene Located?
CALENDAR: Free Memoir Writing Workshop Scheduled for February 1

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by · January 27, 2017 · Today's Focus
BRACK: Gerrymandering still rampant, with a long history in our country

BRACK: Gerrymandering still rampant, with a long history in our country

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Gerrymandering. It’s a menace to democracy, awkward, unnatural, outlandish, usually circuitous and often a patchwork, difficult to envision. Right now, however, it’s within the law, and its outcomes are hard to understand. I’m talking about some of the nation’s 435 Congressional districts.

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by · January 27, 2017 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: 30th Home Show comes to Infinity Energy Center Feb. 10-12

FOCUS: 30th Home Show comes to Infinity Energy Center Feb. 10-12

By Julie Herron Carson, Duluth, Ga. | Over 150 home remodeling experts will gather at Infinite Energy Center (formerly Gwinnett Center) February 10-12 for the 20th Annual North Atlanta Home Show (www.AtlantaHomeShow.com).

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by · January 27, 2017 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: In what community is this somewhat famous scene located?

MYSTERY: In what community is this somewhat famous scene located?

Many of you may recognize this community, which was once part of a televised segment by Charles Kurault of CBS. We want a little more this time: tell us in what community this photo was taken. Send in your thoughts to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include your what town you live in.

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by · January 27, 2017 · Mystery photos
1/24: Aurora’s offerings and the down sides of social media

1/24: Aurora’s offerings and the down sides of social media

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Again This Year, Aurora Theatre Presents Educational Opportunities
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Hunter Upends Gwinnett County’s Calm Diverse Community
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Raises Question of Possible Conflict of Interest of New President
UPCOMING: Phone Scammers Back with Another Way To Part You with Money
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Lifeguards Take First Place at Event for Second Year
RECOMMENDED: Memoirs of a Sword Swallower by David P. Mannix
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Northern Artists Attracted to Savannah for Scenes To Paint
TODAY’S QUOTE: How Bob Uecker Made Out on the Endorsement Circuit
MYSTERY PHOTO: What city has this skyline?
CALENDAR: Coming events

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by · January 24, 2017 · Full issues
BRACK: Hunter upends Gwinnett County’s calm diverse community

BRACK: Hunter upends Gwinnett County’s calm diverse community

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Social media is wonderful and amazing. It is changing the world. But we are finding, it can be dangerous and upsetting, too.

How many family feuds have emerged from the unwise use of social media, with some relatives just plain being too open or curt?

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by · January 24, 2017 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Again this year, Aurora Theatre presents educational opportunities

FOCUS: Again this year, Aurora Theatre presents educational opportunities

By Chelsea Bohannon | Aurora Theatre welcomes a New Year with theatrical programming for all ages. Here are some of the programs in the coming year.

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by · January 24, 2017 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: What city has this skyline?

MYSTERY: What city has this skyline?

Here’s a city skyline, shown up close. How many of you can identify which city this is? Send in your thoughts to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · January 24, 2017 · Mystery photos
1/20: On kindness, Trump’s inauguration and our knowledge about the world

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

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
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

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by · January 20, 2017 · Full issues