By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Why do legislators think we need so much protection?
It seems that they are always modifying current law to protect us from that Boogerbear or that Devil? And the fact is that we often don’t need their help at being protected, for we already have more protection in our Bill of Rights and Constitution than most people in other countries of the world.
By Shaunieka Taste | The Gwinnett Commissioners have launched a new local program, Gwinnett 101, aimed at developing and nurturing informed and engaged residents, students and business owners in the county. It is a 10-week crash course in Gwinnett County Government operations. The first class has been graduated, and officials are looking for applicants for a fall session.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Brenau in Gainesville Hosts Summer Songwriters Series Tonight
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Surprises, Along with Politics and Origin of Duluth Name
FEEDBACK: More on Term Limits and Georgia Transportation
UPCOMING: Second Criterium Bicycle Racing Coming to Duluth July 18
NOTABLE: County To Refurbish South Gwinnett Park; Bridge Work Awarded
RECOMMENDED READ: Puddn’Head Wilson by Mark Twain
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Horticulture Is Increasing Beneficial to Georgia Farmers
TODAY’S QUOTE: Thomas Edison on Modern Medicine
MYSTERY PHOTO: Not Much of a Clue in This Edition’s Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Daisy Troop 3031 Help with Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
By David Morrison | The John Jarrard Foundation’s Summer Songwriters Series kicks off its 2015 showcase today (Friday, July 10) with performances by Nashville award-winning country songwriters Chuck Jones and Ed Hill in the Theatre on the Square at Brenau University’s Downtown Center, located at 301 Main St. in Gainesville
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Beginning 20th Season, Aurora Theater To Present Memphis
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Turnaround: Why It’ll Be Good To Have Term Limits
FEEDBACK: Reader Really Wants County to Have Mass Transit
UPCOMING: Nickels and Quarters of Thank Offering Grant Rainbow Village $75,000
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Installs One-Fifth of Area’s Water Saving Toilets
RECOMMENDED READ: The Last Days of Dogtown: A Novel by Anita Diamant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Was First an Army Base
TODAY’S QUOTE: One Reason You Cannot Have a Bank Account
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only One Recognized Giant Sculpture in Barcelona
LAGNIAPPE: Fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration in Lawrenceville.
By Elliott Brack | It’s funny what makes you change your mind.
All these years I have been against term limits for elected officials. My reason: having old-timers around who knew the ropes made our government better by their insights. But one incident recently made me change my mind on the subject. Now I feel comfortable for being positive on limiting public officials’ terms of office.
By Chelsea Bohannon | Jive along to the brassy beats of Beale Street in 1950s Memphis, where the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll reels in an aspiring R&B DJ, who just happens to be white, to spark change in the deep South. Bringing powerhouse numbers to the Lawrenceville stage, Aurora Theatre debuts its 20th Anniversary Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series with the regional premiere of the hit-musical sensation Memphis, playing July 23- August 30, 2015.
“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.”
— American novelist, satirist, and poet Erica Jong (1942 – ).
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His 2025 list:
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