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BRACK: New indoor recreational park to open in Peachtree Corners

BRACK: New indoor recreational park to open in Peachtree Corners

By Elliott Brack | A new $6.5 million recreational entertainment center is coming to the former BJ’s Warehouse location at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Peachtree Corners with an anticipated opening of around July 1. It will be called Slingshot Entertainment, with electric Go-Kart race courses for both children and adults. There will also be 14 lanes for bowling, Ninja adult and kids obstacle courses, and a full service 100+ seat restaurant and bar in the 130,000 square foot building. In addition, there will be an arcade area, plus conference rooms and party space.

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by · June 5, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Gwinnett angle to Saturday’s Triple Crown horse race

FOCUS: Gwinnett angle to Saturday’s Triple Crown horse race

By Keith Mason | This weekend, millions of Americans will see American Pharoah compete for a Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes in New York, the final leg of America’s oldest continuous outdoor sport—horse racing.

I will be at the Belmont Saturday with a stake in the race, as a partner in Donegal Racing’s thoroughbred, Keen Ice, who will run from post position No. 7. A racing fan for years, I am in an awkward position—pulling against a Triple Crown contender in my favorite sport. I would not be terribly disappointed to finish behind what could become America’s first Triple Crown winner since 1978. But I would be exhilarated to actually win the Belmont against such an outstanding horse.

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by · June 5, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Does the greenery help?

MYSTERY: Does the greenery help?

CLUE: Does the stone, wood and greenery give you a clue where this building might be located? If you think you know its location, send your idea to elliott@brack.net. You might be surprised where this is. And be sure to include what city you live in or near.

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by · June 5, 2015 · Mystery photos
15.18: Thursdays@TheHill, on Hillary, more

15.18: Thursdays@TheHill, on Hillary, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: City of Sugar Hill Starts Thursdays@TheHill on June 11
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Somehow, Something Says That Hillary Is Not the 45th President
FEEDBACK: Missed Memorial Day Parade Recognition; Loved Comeback on Southerners
UPCOMING: Snellville Farmers’ Market To Open Season on June 6
NOTABLE: County Supervisors Create Little Free Library for Rich Martin Homes Area
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Right or Not, Brunswick, Ga. Lays Claim to Origin of Brunswick Stew
TODAY’S QUOTE Here’s What Our Politicians Should Be Doing
MYSTERY PHOTO: No One Recognized a Tree Growing in Spain
LAGNIAPPE: AARP Tax Volunteers at Gwinnett Tech

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by · June 2, 2015 · Full issues
Hillary Clinton

BRACK: Something tells some of us Hillary will not be the next president

By Elliott Brack | Though many have virtually already elected Hillary Rodham Clinton as the next president, somehow…..somehow we don’t think she will even get the nomination.

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by · June 2, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Sugar Hill kicks off Thursdays@TheHill on June 11

FOCUS: Sugar Hill kicks off Thursdays@TheHill on June 11

By Scott Andrews | SUGAR HILL, Ga. June 2, 2015 | The sweet life in Sugar Hill is about to get a little sweeter. Thursdays@The Hill, which will feature food trucks, a farmers’ market, live music, cornhole and more, will be held on the second Thursday of each month through October, the first starting June 11.

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by · June 2, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Become a Mystery Photo expert

MYSTERY: Become a Mystery Photo expert

Identify this photo and you’ll be recognized as the Mystery Photo expert. Looks like a castle or bell tower or folly? Where is it? You guess and send your answers to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include where you live.

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by · June 2, 2015 · Mystery photos
15.17: “Home By Dark;” Adelaide Ponder; Southern men

15.17: “Home By Dark;” Adelaide Ponder; Southern men

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Performing Arts Center To Host “Home By Dark” Again
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gracious Adelaide Ponder of Madison Worked Tirelessly for her Area
ANOTHER VOICE: Trying to Defend Southern Men
UPCOMING: Duluth Summer Stage Series Kicks off on June 20
NOTABLE: Snellville Farmers’ Market Donates to Co-op’s Kick the Boot Campaign
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT: Roma Italiano, Duluth
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Riddle Art Work on the Grounds of Georgia State Capitol
TODAY’S QUOTE: What James Thurber Thought of Women
MYSTERY PHOTO: Several Recognize Canal at Corinth, Greece
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett Tech Toastmasters Win Awards at District Conference

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by · May 29, 2015 · Full issues
15.16: From veterans’ resources to barbecue

15.16: From veterans’ resources to barbecue

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Has Veterans’ Resource Center in Lawrenceville
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Nation’s Best Barbecue: TripAdvisor Says It’s in Blue Ridge
FEEDBACK: Feels Gwinnett Needs Better Tethering Ordinance; Old Quote in Come Back
UPCOMING: Summer Reading Program; Photo Open House; Grayson Concert Soon
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Place CID Expands; FEMA Has New Way To Warn of Hurricanes
RECOMMENDED READ: Dead Wake by Erik Larson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Oglethorpe Becomes Antagonistic with Stephens Ties with the Trustees
TODAY’S QUOTE: About Living Under Robber Barons
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only Two Spotted Barcelona Statue
LAGNIAPPE: Beautiful American Goldfinch Returns

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by · May 27, 2015 · Full issues
Joe's, Blue Ridge, Ga.

BRACK: Blue Ridge has what TripAdvisor calls best barbecue in nation

By Elliott Brack | Word got out last week that the best barbecue in the nation, says TripAdvisor, is at Joe’s BBQ in Blue Ridge, Ga. Ironically, TripAdvisor said the second best place for barbecue was at another Joe’s Barbecue, this one was in Kansas City, Kan. The two eateries are not related.

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by · May 27, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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