“In democracy, it’s your vote that counts; In feudalism, it’s your count that votes.”

– Danish philosopher Mogens Jallberg

Plan now to join this year’s Duluth Donut Dash 5K race on Sunday, September 29, at 8 a.m. during the Duluth Fall Festival! This Peachtree Road Race qualifier includes a long sleeve shirt, chip timing, and  concludes with delicious donuts and coffee from Dunkin for all runners, followed by an awards ceremony. As you run/walk through beautiful Downtown Duluth, you will also be supporting Wellroot Family Services. Wellroot’s programs try to keep families together, provide short-term foster care when needed, and nurture and educate young adults – all leading to happy, healthy families.  Learn more about Wellroot and register at this link.

Come join the fun and the Duluth Fall Festival on September 28-29, rain or shine.

For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering, go to the Festival website:

–> DuluthFallFestival.org

Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:

1. Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
2. Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
3. More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.  
4. Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
5. Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1     a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
6. Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
7. 21st  century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
8. Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
9. Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
10. Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.

• The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.