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BRACK: Noah Langdale was key figure in Georgia State’s latter growth

If George Sparks shepherded Georgia State University in its middle years, the major figure propelling the university into the future was no doubt Noah Langdale. He was president from 1957 until 1988, seeing it grow from two buildings with $1.9 million budget and 5,200 students, and offering one degree, to 22,000 students and 20 buildings, a budget of $118 million and with 50 degrees in more than 200 fields. Today GSU could soon have more than 50,000 students, as Georgia Perimeter College is to merge with GSU.

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by · February 27, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Annual “Kids Got Talent Show” benefits Hi-Hope

FOCUS: Annual “Kids Got Talent Show” benefits Hi-Hope

The second annual Gwinnett’s “Kids Got Talent Show” will be presented on Saturday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students from around Gwinnett County schools will take the stage at Central Gwinnett High School to showcase their talents. The event helps raise funds and awareness for adults with developmental disabilities in the community for Hi-Hope Service Center.

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by · February 27, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Lonely standout

MYSTERY: Lonely standout

One lonely statue stands amid the fall splendor in today’s Mystery Photo. Perhaps the countryside gives this location away. Tell us where you think this is located, and include your hometown when sending in your idea to elliott@brack.net.

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by · February 27, 2015 · Mystery photos
SEATING CHART: Where do your two Georgia Senators sit in the Senate Chamber? Here’s a sketch of the Chamber floor, where you can see Senator Johnny Isakson sits in seat No. 35, and newcomer David Perdue is on the back row in seat No. 32. Now for a look inside Senator Perdue’s desk to see who has been in that seat before, see Elliott Brack’s column below.

Issue 14.92: New format, moving, Lilburn’s charge

Click here to read the latest full issue of GwinnettForum. In this issue:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Many in Gwinnett Have Done It, But for 20 Times?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: City of Lilburn Wants To Charge for Use of City Hall Rooms
FEEDBACK: Feels Business Should Take Every Loophole Possible
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Plans Kickstarter Campaign for $4,500
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville’s Mary Anna Bryan Winner of Ferrol Sams Award
RECOMMENDED READ: Nuts by Vincent Speranza
GEORGIA TIDBIT: W. C. Bradley Becomes Major Businessman in Columbus
TODAY’S QUOTE: One Reason To Discount Books About Health Care
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful Carving on Statue Is Today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville Detective Given VFW Award for 2014

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by · February 24, 2015 · Full issues
Inside U.S. Sen. David Perdue's desk in the Senate chamber.

BRACK: City of Lilburn to charge for use of its city hall facilities

By Elliott Brack | Lots of good things have been happening and are planned in the City of Lilburn. The city really seems on the move. Yet its city council approved a measure recently that raises some questions.

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by · February 24, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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FOCUS: 30-year resident recounts living in 20 places

By Johnnie Rowe | Your recent comment took me on a long trip down “memory lane.” Every state in which I have lived has its own personality and special characteristics. I was born in London, Ark. where the local cemetery bears the names of many of my ancestors. When I was six, my family moved to Prescott, Ariz. This “mile high city” was a wonderful small town in the mountains and a perfect place to grow up.

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by · February 24, 2015 · Today's Focus
MYSTERY: Beautiful carving

MYSTERY: Beautiful carving

Perhaps we have used this beautiful carving before. Isn’t it lovely? Please tell us where you think this scene is located. Early history may help you. Send your idea to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your hometown.

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by · February 24, 2015 · Mystery photos
BIG WINNER: The City of Duluth won five awards from the Southeastern Festivals and Events Association recently for putting on top-notch events in the city. See details in Notable below. Holding awards won by Duluth are, from left, Stephen Moore, RCS Productions,; Amanda Leiba, Duluth Marketing Coordinator; Maggie Waddell, Duluth Event Coordinator; and Ron Simpson, RCS Productions.

ISSUE 14.91: Barbara Awards, UGA-GSU acrimony, more

Click here to read the latest full issue of GwinnettForum. In this issue:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Barbara Awards Gala on the way

ELLIOTT BRACK: Acrimony for years between UGA, GSU

ANOTHER VIEW: Day trip to Milledgeville gives O’Connor insight

FEEDBACK: School bus drivers aren’t typical workers

UPCOMING: Well-known authors coming to Gwinnett

NOTABLE: Bowen in 13th year; Duluth wins 5 awards

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union

QUOTE: Comforting thoughts

GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA Library houses important news films

MYSTERY PHOTO : No one recognized Cuban landmark

LAGNIAPPE: Many without power in Northeast Georgia

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by · February 20, 2015 · Full issues
Dr. Martha Johnson, formerly of Lithonia, who for years was on the botany faculty at what is now Georgia State University, donated 140 acres in her will to Gwinnett County, in what will be an undeveloped county park. The land includes 2,400 feet along the Yellow River, and borders another 56- acre county park. For more information on her, click here.

BRACK: For years, acrimony blossomed between UGA and GSU

By Elliott Brack | Back when states were planting institutions of higher learning, these universities were not always located in what became the state’s major city. As a result, problems have arisen between forces in the major city wanting a state university and the major university located in a smaller town wanting to enhance their school’s prestige.

It’s that same old story of jealously, while seeking to keep the state’s university as the major campus of the state.

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by · February 20, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Aurora Theatre plans 5th annual Barbara Awards Gala

FOCUS: Aurora Theatre plans 5th annual Barbara Awards Gala

By Chelsea Bohannon, Lawrenceville, Ga. | Join friends and colleagues for a festive evening honoring local artists and dedicated community members. Aurora Theatre presents the Fifth Annual Barbara Awards Gala on Monday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to celebrate their favorite Aurora performers in the company of fellow arts supporters.

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by · February 20, 2015 · Today's Focus
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