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New for 1/22: On Hudgens Center, school board, Brexit

New for 1/22: On Hudgens Center, school board, Brexit

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: The Hudgens Center looks to decade of arts leadership growth
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Minority School Board members seek termination of Wilbanks
ANOTHER VIEW: At last, England has a Brexit deal with the European Union
SPOTLIGHT: United Community Bank
FEEDBACK: Suggests ways to make our country mentally healthier
UPCOMING: Brenda Lopez Romero is new chair of Gwinnett Democrats
NOTABLE: Mountain Park area seeking input through survey of residents
RECOMMENDED: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Augusta twice occupied by British in Revolutionary War
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distinctive architecture characterizes this Mystery Photo

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by · January 22, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 1/12: On Gwinnett’s changes; Insurrection; Charlotte Nash

NEW for 1/12: On Gwinnett’s changes; Insurrection; Charlotte Nash

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett changes abound, evolutionary and revolutionary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wednesday’s insurrection threatened USA as never before
ANOTHER VIEW: Charlotte Nash ranks among Gwinnett’s best recent leaders
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: President and his puppets need to be cleared out of office
UPCOMING: Lionheart performance of Orphans continues this week
NOTABLE: Lilburn Woman’s Club offers scholarship to 2021 female student
RECOMMENDED: Circe by Madeline Miller
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Museum of Agriculture located in Tifton at ABAC
MYSTERY PHOTO: Structure not built yesterday is today’s Mystery Photo

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by · January 12, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 12/22: On feeding Gwinnett, Christmas cards, more

NEW for 12/22: On feeding Gwinnett, Christmas cards, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s how to help reduce hunger closer to home 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Christmas cards delight and cheer, but can also sadden
ANOTHER VIEW: We find that the election system works; how about the courts?
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Questions county spending $23 million at Gwinnett Place Mall
UPCOMING: Water Tower names new members of its two boards
NOTABLE: GGC professor is “Woman of Year” for STEAM Technology
RECOMMENDED: How the Brain Works, published by Dorling Kindersley
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Terminus in Atlanta became central point of southeast railroads
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you figure out where this shrine is located?

Editor’s note: The last issue of the year will be posted on Dec. 29, 2020.

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by · December 22, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 12/18: County buys land; More commercials

NEW for 12/18: County buys land; More commercials

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TODAY’S FOCUS: County buys 39 central core acres at Gwinnett Place Mall site 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Nightmare of horrors!  More TV political commercials coming our way?
ANOTHER VIEW: Feels the United States has lost its way in election process
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Congratulations overdue for work and foresight of Wayne Mason
UPCOMING: County names courthouse expansion building for Charlotte Nash
NOTABLE: Northside Gwinnett adds 71 bed unit in speedy expansion 
RECOMMENDED: Gwinnett Public Library virtual interview with Elliott Brack
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia had more rail miles than any Southern state in 1830s
MYSTERY PHOTO: Stately church in beautiful setting is today’s Mystery Photo 
LAGNIAPPE: Hudgens Art Center has exhibit of photos of Richard Calmes
CALENDAR: Food Giveaway is Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn

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by · December 18, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 11/17: Letting freedom ring; Winford Lindsay; On COVID

NEW for 11/17: Letting freedom ring; Winford Lindsay; On COVID

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Indeed, it is time for our nation to “Let Freedom Ring!”
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Dacula and Harbins lose cherished member in Winford Lindsay
ANOTHER VIEW: Bringing you up to date on COVID-19 statistics in Gwinnett
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Concerned by some going down rabbit hole with character attack
UPCOMING: Largest-ever grant to GGC comes from Goizueta Foundation 
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC donates $25,000 to Special Needs School 
RECOMMENDED: More Than You Know by Penny Vincenzi
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah River, 313 miles long, forms border with South Carolina
MYSTERY PHOTO: Steeply-pitched roof of building is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: FDR’s railcar now located at Duluth’s Railway Museum 

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by · November 17, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 11/13: Recounting ballots; Random thoughts; Letters

NEW for 11/13: Recounting ballots; Random thoughts; Letters

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Nothing improper about recounting of ballots to take a long time
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Random thoughts about the negative transit vote and election results
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Good friends still talk and respect, but no longer demonize politics 
UPCOMING: Norcross marks 150th anniversary with video tour of the city
NOTABLE: Project RESET uses CARES funds to make past due rent payments
RECOMMENDED: Meditations By Marcus Aurelius
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gertrude Thomas stays active; inducted to women of achievement
MYSTERY PHOTO: Building secluded near a pond is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville wins Highway Safety Award again
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Historical Society plans meeting on November 16

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by · November 13, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 10/23: On breast cancer, fake news sites, more

NEW for 10/23: On breast cancer, fake news sites, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Speaking directly about the problems encountered with breast cancer
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Pay-for-play fake news sites popping up in USA, and in Gwinnett, too
ANOTHER VIEW: When all is said and done, we must keep on keeping on
SPOTLIGHT: United Community Bank
FEEDBACK: Appreciates the encouragement that Jack Britt has had on his life
UPCOMING: Post Office in Snellville to move to former Sun Trust Bank site Nov. 7-8
NOTABLE: Lewis Cooksey is new Gwinnett Department of Transportation director
RECOMMENDED: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Shipwreck off Scotland during World War I kills 130 from Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Difficult or a cream puff?  Check out today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Collaborative community art project in Suwanee Town Center Park October 25

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by · October 23, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 10/13: On health issues, amendments, Trump

NEW for 10/13: On health issues, amendments, Trump

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Some political views about medical conditions that need repeating
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Vote “No!” on one of three Amendments on this year’s ballot 
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at various groups and their support of the Trump presidency
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Worries about the $23 trillion debt that our country now owes
UPCOMING: Episcopal Church calls for joining Season of Prayer for the election
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Emergency Services offers free home safety inspections
RECOMMENDED: Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Quick Start program helping Georgia businesses since the 1970s
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery figure wants you to make an identification of this photo
LAGNIAPPE: Important date: 528 years ago, Columbus arrived in the new world
CALENDAR: Political debate series begins tonight on Public Broadcasting System 

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by · October 13, 2020 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 9/29: On Berlin surprise; Hateful school board website; Democracy

NEW for 9/29: On Berlin surprise; Hateful school board website; Democracy

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Unexpected flight to Berlin leads to an unforgettable highlight
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wyoming-registered “local”  Internet site perpetrates hate, divides people
ANOTHER VIEW: Democracy might be doomed if voting is not in the heavy numbers 
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Comment concerning recent suggestion to enlarge Supreme Court
UPCOMING: For over 20 years, Gwinnett maintains AAA financial rating
NOTABLE: Renee Byrd-Lewis tapped to be new director of Gwinnett Coalition 
RECOMMENDED: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta Historical Society Publishes Bulletin Until Ceasing in 2006
MYSTERY PHOTO: Waterfront scene asks for your ID of this Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Mountain Park community plans virtual meeting on October 5

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by · September 29, 2020 · Uncategorized
NEW for 8/28: On Brexit, robocalls and innovation

NEW for 8/28: On Brexit, robocalls and innovation

Click here to read our latest issue. INSIDE THIS EDITION:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Virus Muddles Brexit Talks, Stalling Before December Deadline
EEB PERSPECTIVE: These Days I Look Forward To Getting More Robocalls!
ANOTHER VIEW: Other Democratic Countries Use Innovation, Intelligence for Problems
SPOTLIGHT: Renasant Bank
FEEDBACK: Forum Column Draws Several Responses from Readers
UPCOMING: New GGC Graduate Looks Forward to Teaching at Elementary Level
NOTABLE: Snellville Officials Break Ground on Its Greenway Trail
RECOMMENDED: Before and After by Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Poet Rosemary Daniell Continues Contributions to Literary Heritage
MYSTERY PHOTO: Artistic Mystery Photo Is Set in Location Many Have Seen
LAGNIAPPE: Photographs Show Landmarks of Eastern Continental Divide Here

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by · August 28, 2020 · Full issues