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FOCUS: Demand high, so Walton EMC adds second solar project

By Greg Brooks | More sun power is on the way! Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) has begun construction of its second cooperative solar project.

CEO Ronnie Lee says: “Our customer-owners quickly snapped up the first 750 solar blocks when they became available last June. They were gone in just a few days. Customer-owners continue to call. The demand is phenomenal. We already have a waiting list long enough to sell out 80 percent of the next project. That’s why we’re on the fast track to build more.”

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by · January 15, 2016 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Just where are these classic buildings located adjacent to water?

MYSTERY: Just where are these classic buildings located adjacent to water?

These classic buildings obviously front on water, and it appears that the part of the structure touching the water are boat houses. (However, they do resemble faces.) Ever seen this view before? If you know where it is, send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.

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by · January 15, 2016 · Mystery photos
1/12: Lionheart schedule; On gambling, movies; On U.S. Senate

1/12: Lionheart schedule; On gambling, movies; On U.S. Senate

Click here to enjoy the new edition. INSIDE:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Performances for Lionheart Theatre for 2016 Are Announced
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gambling, Medical Marijuana and Two Movies for You To Enjoy
ANOTHER VIEW: Reforming the U.S. Senate …Answers to Reader Comments
FEEDBACK: Does Not See Benefit from Having Local Two Party System
UPCOMING: Hudgens Art Center Has New Exhibit; Baldwin To Marshal MLK Parade
NOTABLE: Aurora Theatre Presents Pulitzer Prize Winning Wit through Feb. 7
RECOMMENDED MOVIE: Lamb
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Confederates Give Up St. Simons, and Union Forces Occupy Brunswick
TODAY’S QUOTE: On the Movement away from September
MYSTERY PHOTO: Statue in Downtown Decatur Stumps Our Readers
LAGNIAPPE: Baldwin Elementary School Makes up New Norcross Skyline

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by · January 12, 2016 · Full issues
BRACK: Gambling, medical marijuana and two movies for you to enjoy

BRACK: Gambling, medical marijuana and two movies for you to enjoy

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Two groups which we oppose have made surprising progress this year. We refer to those wanting the Georgia Legislature to approve gambling and medical marijuana in Georgia. We don’t think these are good ideas.

These groups have insidiously made their way into the minds of many people extolling the virtues of casino gambling and introducing emotion on the medical use of marijuana. They even want horse racing and pot growing in Georgia.

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by · January 12, 2016 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Lionheart Theatre company announces play offerings for 2016

FOCUS: Lionheart Theatre company announces play offerings for 2016

By Sean Casey | Lionheart Theatre Company of Norcross announces its 2016 season complete with comedy, drama and children’s plays. The company will be presenting nine different plays in the coming year, ranging from classics of the theatre to new creations for audiences. The company makes its home at the Norcross Cultural Center.

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by · January 12, 2016 · Today's Focus
WILSON: Reforming the U.S. Senate; Answers to reader comments

WILSON: Reforming the U.S. Senate; Answers to reader comments

By George Wilson | Many people read my two articles about the U.S. Senate and the need for reform. Someone reminded me that even through the U.S. Senate is the least representative body in the world; the British House of Lords is just as bad. I couldn’t agree more and reform is needed in Great Britain.

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by · January 12, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY: Can you place this photograph of row houses?

MYSTERY: Can you place this photograph of row houses?

It’s merely a photograph of simple row houses, at least their back porches. But is this some of the famous row houses of Baltimore or Washington, or where? Send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include the town where you live.

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by · January 12, 2016 · Mystery photos
1/8: Musical healing; outlandish statements; fear

1/8: Musical healing; outlandish statements; fear

Click here to view the latest issue. INSIDE:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Medical Students in Suwanee Also Practice Musical Healing
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Outlandish Statements Seem To Bring Results for Some Candidates
ANOTHER VIEW: Hot Topic for Women in the Coming Year Is Simply Fear
UPCOMING: City and County Agree on New Library for Downtown Duluth
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Honors Two With Heritage Trail Medallions
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT: Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Pivotal Part of Confederate Plan Was Battling Blockade
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Type of Thoughts Bring Joy, Hope and Songs To Our Lips
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful Photo Meant One Area Was Featured Twice
LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn’s New City Hall-Library Coming Out of the Ground

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by · January 8, 2016 · Full issues
BRACK: Candidates on both sides seem to prosper from outlandish statements

BRACK: Candidates on both sides seem to prosper from outlandish statements

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher| The national political scene leading up to the presidential election has been a wild one so far, primarily thanks to the whirlwind politics of Donald Trump. Though many do not think he will eventually be the Republican nominee, nevertheless Trump has dominated the media, blown most of the other GOP candidates nearly out of the water, and engineered an unusual candidacy.

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by · January 8, 2016 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Georgia PCOM students also practice musical art of healing

FOCUS: Georgia PCOM students also practice musical art of healing

By Barbara Myers| When considering the study of medicine, pharmacy and biomedical sciences, it’s easy to picture microscopes, anatomy charts, chemical formulas and all things mathematical or scientific. We imagine healthcare students hunched over physiology textbooks and not, for instance, painting works of art or singing opera.

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by · January 8, 2016 · Today's Focus
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