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NEW for 5/21: On equity, Raffensperger
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett seeks proposals for two plans focusing on equity
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s the thinking behind Raffensperger’s 2020 actions
ANOTHER VIEW:
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Remembering the way written correspondence was once done
UPCOMING: Norcross on record condemning hate crimes, discrimination and racism
NOTABLE: Scientist at Georgia Gwinnett College explains cicada emergence
RECOMMENDED: The Premonition by Michael Lewis
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early exploration of Georgia carried out by the Spanish
MYSTERY PHOTO: Small cemetery is this issue’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Rose bushes are happy in their blossoming out at this time of year
CALENDAR: Memorial Day ceremony in Gwinnett will be virtual in 2021
NEW for 4/30: Health summit; Census predictions; Hard times
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Cares hosts fifth healthcare summit on May 12
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Top officials predict what their city census count will be
ANOTHER VIEW: “They’re on the county” had its own special meaning
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC
FEEDBACK: Norfolk Southern responds about Samuel Spencer statue
UPCOMING: Gwinnett to get $28.1 million for rental assistance program
NOTABLE: HUD deadline for homeless block grants is May 27
RECOMMENDED: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Jean Toomer is author of book of African American life in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: This Mystery Photo is a mural, which needs more information
CALENDAR: Concerts return to Snellville on May 8
NEW for 12/29: On 2020 election, Pepsi jingle, Heisman trophy
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TODAY’S FOCUS: This year’s election was about the soul of the United States
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Even commercial jingles can be superb targeted writing
ANOTHER VIEW: Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville should get the Heisman Trophy
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Person at the South Pole would welcome correspondence
UPCOMING: Historic red oak tree in Snellville is being removed
NOTABLE: PCOM teaching the same, but Covid changes the method
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Madman and the Professor
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Terry Kay was prolific Georgian author telling old-time stories
MYSTERY PHOTO: Half-timbered architecture
Editor’s Note: The next issue will be published on Jan. 5, 2020.
NEW for 12/11: On democracy, Senate endorsements, First Amendment
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here are the reasons we call the United States a democracy
EEB PERSPECTIVE: GwinnettForum endorses candidates in the U.S. Senate races
ANOTHER VIEW: Maintaining America’s several First Amendment rights
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Hopes others appreciate the soul of their family
UPCOMING: Duluth offers its town for backdrops or just to enjoy at Yuletide
NOTABLE: First GGC students in African American studies minor graduate
RECOMMENDED: The Greeks and the Irrational? by E.R. Dodds
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Public Service Commission dates back to 1897
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet, winding path can take you to peace and solitude
NEW for 11/20: Watching the recount; Dog scam; Civility
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Watching the recounting at the Gwinnett Elections Office
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Even when searching for a dog, be careful, scams abound
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s one suggestion for us to have a more civilized society
SPOTLIGHT: Renasant Bank
FEEDBACK: Cites COVID-19 cases rates compared with other countries
UPCOMING: Sugarloaf CID starting campaign to reduce vehicle break-ins
NOTABLE: GGC English professor using her expertise…..for costuming
RECOMMENDED: Deep South by Paul Theroux
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Timberlands, then and now, are a major crop for Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lot and lots of stone is a clue for this Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: It’s coming December 3 to Braselton: The Cravin’ Bacon event
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
11/10: One happy, one sad on election outcome; On Bill Barks Sr.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Trump: you are fired
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Memorial for Bill Barks Sr. of Norcross to be held November 21
ANOTHER VIEW: Diehard Red State Republican is upset with election outcome
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Rejoices that 2020 soon will be over, with split control of Congress
UPCOMING: After delays, Monkey Wrench Brewing plans grand opening Dec. 3
NOTABLE: GGC’s School of Business announces changes in its Board of Visitors
RECOMMENDED: All Eyes on Her by L. E. Flynn
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gertrude Thomas records southern life before and after the Civil War
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you place this night scene as the Mystery Photo?
CALENDAR: Veteran’s Day, a recycling, an open house and a virtual author talk
Gwinnett Forum | Dec. 20, 2024
“….if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness.”
— Canadian Author Robertson Davies (1913-1995).
Continuing objectives
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
- Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
- Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
- More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.
- Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
- Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1 a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
- Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
- 21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
- Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
- Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
- Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.
Interested in Gwinnett history?
Now re-printed in its third edition, Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, the award-winning history of Gwinnett County, is once again available for purchase. It sold out of its first two printings. The book won the 2010 Award of Excellence in Documenting Georgia History from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. The book is available at Old Town Antiques at 93 Main Street in Lilburn.
- The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.
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