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NEW for 11/15: On guns, Reg Murphy, more

NEW for 11/15: On guns, Reg Murphy, more

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Legislators decry gun violence but never take action
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering taking dictation from Reg Murphy
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: What will Americans tell their children?
UPCOMING: Kiwanians plan 16th father-daughter dance
NOTABLE: EMC grants $33,038 to Bright Ideas of teachers
RECOMMENDED: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
OBITUARY: John Reginald “Reg” Murphy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: CARE based in Atlanta since 1993
MYSTERY PHOTO: Gorgeous setting for today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville man named to Military Veterans Hall of Fame
CALENDAR: Celebrate the holidays in Braselton on Nov. 16

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by · November 15, 2024 · Full issues
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BRACK: Remembering taking dictation from Reg Murphy

By Elliott Brack  |  The death of a friend and fellow newspaperman recalls how differently news is reported these days. … He was an awesome newspaperman who we always admired.

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by · November 15, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Legislators decry gun violence but never take action

FOCUS: Legislators decry gun violence but never take action

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist  |  Four Georgia high school students were recently murdered by a teen gunman in Winder. Yes, it is a tragedy. But this situation is not new… and all the praying has failed to solve the firearm problem. 

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by · November 15, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Kiwanians plan 16th father-daughter dance, more

NEWS BRIEFS: Kiwanians plan 16th father-daughter dance, more

The Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett will present its 16th Annual father-daughter Valentine Dance in early February. The dance usually fills to capacity, so order your tickets early.

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by · November 15, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Gorgeous setting

MYSTERY PHOTO: Gorgeous setting

Today’s Mystery Photo has few clues for you to ponder on. It is in a gorgeous setting. See if you can figure out where it’s located. Send your guess to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include your hometown.

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by · November 15, 2024 · Mystery photos
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John Reginald “Reg” Murphy

John Reginald “Reg” Murphy passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded with love, music, and his wife of 32 years, Diana, along with Team Murphy Caregivers Maggie and Lila and his Goldendoodle, Sam.

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by · November 15, 2024 · Obituaries
NEW for 11/12: On Santa’s arrival, Mulberry runoff, more

NEW for 11/12: On Santa’s arrival, Mulberry runoff, more

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Santa arrives Saturday at Duluth rail museum
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  One runoff vote is in Mulberry on Dec. 3
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College
FEEDBACK: German asked: Does USA not remember anything?
UPCOMING: Christmas Canteen returns to Aurora for 29th year
NOTABLE: GBC names Kraus as chief financial officer
RECOMMENDED: Ball at Versailles, by Danielle Steel
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Southface Energy educates tomorrow’s leaders 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you determine where this tall tower is found?
LAGNIAPPE: You won’t find many snack bars like this one
CALENDAR: Choral concert is tonight at Christ Episcopal Church in Norcross

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by · November 12, 2024 · Full issues
Mulberry's council districts.

BRACK: One runoff vote is in Mulberry on Dec. 3

By Elliott Brack  |  Gwinnett is not done with voting yet for 2024, at least if you live in the Mulberry area. There is a runoff in one of the races for a city council seat. The runoff is for the council seat  in District 5 and will be held on December 3.

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by · November 12, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: Santa arrives at Duluth rail museum on Saturday

FOCUS: Santa arrives at Duluth rail museum on Saturday

By Chuck Miller  |  The Southeastern Railway Museum (SRM) will welcome the return of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus on Saturday, November 16. The museum’s timetable reports an expected arrival of the festive couple on the #3 Local arriving on Track 22 at 1 p.m. Track 22 is the museum’s current passenger loading area in Building 2, adjacent to Southern locomotive 6901. 

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by · November 12, 2024 · Today's Focus
Aurora's annual Christmas Canteen is always popular. Photo via Aurora Theatre.

NEWS BRIEFS: Christmas Canteen returns to Aurora for 29th year

One of Metro Atlanta’s favorite traditions, Christmas Canteen returns for a 29th year to Aurora Theatre at the Lawrenceville Arts Center to illuminate the holidays. Canteen is a stocking stuffed with a dazzling array of musical numbers, riotous bursts of comedy, a star-studded cast and the perfect sprinkle of nostalgia that delights every generation.

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by · November 12, 2024 · News