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BRACK: The political outlook after the Iowa voting in caucus

BRACK: The political outlook after the Iowa voting in caucus

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | After all the concentration on Iowa, the presidential candidates have moved on, and now are campaigning in other early-round states. What can we take away from the Iowa results? Several things.

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by · February 5, 2016 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
1/8: Musical healing; outlandish statements; fear

1/8: Musical healing; outlandish statements; fear

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Medical Students in Suwanee Also Practice Musical Healing
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Outlandish Statements Seem To Bring Results for Some Candidates
ANOTHER VIEW: Hot Topic for Women in the Coming Year Is Simply Fear
UPCOMING: City and County Agree on New Library for Downtown Duluth
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Honors Two With Heritage Trail Medallions
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT: Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Pivotal Part of Confederate Plan Was Battling Blockade
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Type of Thoughts Bring Joy, Hope and Songs To Our Lips
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful Photo Meant One Area Was Featured Twice
LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn’s New City Hall-Library Coming Out of the Ground

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by · January 8, 2016 · Full issues
11/20:  On election day, presidential politics, abortion

11/20: On election day, presidential politics, abortion

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Suggests Combining Election Day and Veterans Day

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two Competing Factors Come Into Play for Presidential Race

ANOTHER VIEW: Proven Ways the United States Can Reduce Abortions

FEEDBACK: Feels Writer Has Misunderstanding of the Constitution

UPCOMING: Norcross Tour of Homes; Writing Workshop in Athens; Others

NOTABLE: Two People Singled Out for Accomplishments

RECOMMENDED READ: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Guy

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Where Did the Phrase, “You’ll Be Out on Your Ear” Come From?

TODAY’S QUOTE: That Few Milliseconds Between Pitch and Call

MYSTERY PHOTO: Ex-Gwinnettian Sends Photo That No One Can Identify

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by · November 20, 2015 · Full issues
BRACK: One year away, independent voters may carry heavy sway

BRACK: One year away, independent voters may carry heavy sway

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Here we are nearly a year away from the national election in November 2016. The year 2015 has been a boisterous pre-election year at least for the Republican candidates, while the quieter Democrats have honed their list of candidates to three people.

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by · November 20, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
10/9:  On nonprofits, candidates, bridge, progressives

10/9: On nonprofits, candidates, bridge, progressives

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Non-Profit Organizations Are Force To Be Reckoned With

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two Republican Candidates To Visit Gwinnett on Saturday

ANOTHER VIEW: Progressives Must Start from Bottom to Win Races

UPCOMING: Flu Season Coming, So Move Soon to Get a Flu Shot

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT: Three Lil’ Pigs, Buford

GEORGIA TIDBIT: It’s Apple Time; Learn More about the Georgia Apple Crop

TODAY’S QUOTE: When You Think About This, Well….It’s Forever

MYSTERY PHOTO: New Photograph Comes without a Lot of Clues

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by · October 9, 2015 · Full issues
BRACK: Candidates coming, new Highway 20 bridge and another scam

BRACK: Candidates coming, new Highway 20 bridge and another scam

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | The national political campaign comes to Gwinnett Saturday, when two Republican candidates make appearances here. Donald Trump will be at the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court in Norcross. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the rally is set to begin at noon.

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by · October 9, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
9/15: Ballet, 2015 politics, more

9/15: Ballet, 2015 politics, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre To Give “Sensory Friendly” Performances
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Year Before An Election Often Far More Interesting Than Election Year
FEEDBACK: Hospital Merger, Identifying Politicians and Long Lost Contributor
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Chamber Backs E-SPLOST Election Coming This November
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Council Meetings Now Available Online
RECOMMENDED READ: The Final Recollections of Charles Dickens by Thomas Hauser
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early Settlers Were Relatively Young, with Children
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Can Happen When You Open the Door for People
MYSTERY PHOTO: That Windmill May Have Confused Many People
LAGNIAPPE: How Texans Add Things Up

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by · September 15, 2015 · Full issues
BRACK: Republicans should be glad 2016 convention is a long way off

BRACK: Republicans should be glad 2016 convention is a long way off

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | The national Republican Party ought to be glad that the next presidential election is now at nearly a year away. The convention will be in Cleveland on July 18-21, 2016.

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by · August 4, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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BRACK: Something tells some of us Hillary will not be the next president

By Elliott Brack | Though many have virtually already elected Hillary Rodham Clinton as the next president, somehow…..somehow we don’t think she will even get the nomination.

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