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

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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

by GwinnettForum · January 22, 2021 · Full issues

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

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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

by GwinnettForum · August 28, 2020 · Full issues

2/7: Woes in the U.S.; Batteries and handkerchiefs; Brexit

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Our Country Is in Trouble, No Matter Which Party Wins Next
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Fob Batteries, Handkerchiefs and the Many Dates for 2020 Elections
ANOTHER VIEW: With Brexit Question Finished, England Now Open To Move Forward
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Googled Product and Found That Snake Venom Is Used in Process
UPCOMING: Sixth Annual Women in Action Forum in Suwanee on February
NOTABLE: PCOM Names Athens Resident as New Member of Trustee Board
RECOMMENDED: The Year We Seized the Day by: Elizabeth Best and Colin Bowles
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Digital Library of Georgia Resources Found in Online Encyclopedia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s Another Searchlight Tower To Ponder as Mystery
CALENDAR: Historically Black College and University Fair is February 8 at Meadowcreek High

by GwinnettForum · February 7, 2020 · Full issues

12/20: Gwinnett Place Mall; Christmas carol; Brexit

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Place Mall Needs Redevelopment Strategy, Not Hope
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two Aloof Artists Create One of the Finest Christmas Carols
ANOTHER VIEW: Our Dispatcher Says Most Brits Were Simply Tired of Brexit Delays
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: That Vote on Brexit Is Being Weighed in Scotland, Too
UPCOMING: Part of Spalding Drive to Get Bridge and Street Improvements
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Schools Benefit from Walton EMC Grants to Teachers
RECOMMENDED: The Sisters of Summit Avenue by Lynn Cullen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Nell Choate Jones Donates Personal Art Helping Start Berry Museum
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a Tall Christmas Tree for Today’s Mystery to Locate
LAGNIAPPE: DAR Leads Groups Laying Wreaths at East Shadowlawn Gardens

by GwinnettForum · December 20, 2019 · Full issues

11/15: On Brexit, Loganville and a Wetzel Pretzel

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Brexit May Be Coming to a Head with December 12 Results
EEB PERSPECTIVE: It May Be That Loganville Has a Better Way To Elect Its Leaders
ANOTHER VIEW: Yule Sales Might Give You a Chance at Eating a Wetzel Pretzel
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
FEEDBACK: The Big Lie Makes All of Us Disbelievers and Distrusters
UPCOMING: GGC’s Enrollment Gain Again Tops Among the 26 USG Colleges
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU Pledges $50,000 for Tull YMCA Learning Center
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Midway
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Hargrett Library at UGA Hosts Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
MYSTERY PHOTO: Examine this one closely
LAGNIAPPE: Learn More About a Key Spotter of Mystery Photos: Allan Peel
CALENDAR: Grayson Clean-Up Day Is Saturday

by GwinnettForum · November 15, 2019 · Full issues

6/11: On Brexit; Rural broadband; “Borrow and spend” government

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Matters Still Complicated and Up in the Air Concerning Brexit
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Rural Broadband Shows Another Way That There Are Two Georgias
ANOTHER VIEW: Today with Trump and Senate Is a “Borrow and Spend” Government
SPOTLIGHT: Hayes Family Automotive Group
FEEDBACK: Recalls That His Father Had Signed for Deuce-and-a-Half Truck
UPCOMING: Peachtree Corners To Dedicate Veteran’s Memorial on June 15
NOTABLE: Peachtree Ridge Graduate Wins Perdue Appointment to West Point
RECOMMENDED: The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Thomas Hardwick as Governor Introduces First Sales Tax on Gasoline
MYSTERY PHOTO: Two Bridges May Provide the Clues for this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Central Gwinnett Students Design, Built Architect Temporary Facade
CALENDAR: Fishing Derby at OneStop Centerville on June 15

by GwinnettForum · June 11, 2019 · Full issues

4/9: Civic Association; New church; Brexit; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: The Cherokee Rose Civic Association Dates Back to 2011
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Massive Vietnamese Catholic Church Rising on Beaver Ruin at Interstate 85
ANOTHER VIEW: Twists and Turns Continue To Delay Completing Brexit Deal
SPOTLIGHT: Agrisel USA Inc.
FEEDBACK: Federal Government Changing the Name of Social Security Payments
UPCOMING: Peachtree Corners Lands National Headquarters for 66,700 Sq.Ft. Building
NOTABLE: Lilburn Woman’s Club Names Winners of Spring into Art Competition
RECOMMENDED: Frederick Douglass, prophet of freedom by David W. Blight
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Forces Come Together To Make First Masters Tournament a Success
MYSTERY PHOTO: Indoor Scene Is Today’s Mystery and Asks for Your Identification
LAGNIAPPE: Perhaps Here’s One Reason for All That Pollen
CALENDAR: Earth Day will be Saturday, April 13 a Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

by GwinnettForum · April 9, 2019 · Full issues

3/1: Dyslexia bill; GOP on transit vote?; Brexit and Britain

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s Background on How Bill on Dyslexia Passed in the Senate
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett Republican Party Mighty Silent on Upcoming Transit Vote
ANOTHER VIEW: Still the Question: Can Britain Have a Deal with the European Union?
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Doesn’t Like Letter-Writer Hiding Behind “Anonymous” Posting
UPCOMING: Winters Chapel UM Church Site of March 4 Transit Hearing
NOTABLE: State’s Women of Achievement Hall of Fame Will Induct Two March 7
RECOMMENDED: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lee Roy Abernathy Was Big Gospel Music Performer; Ran for Governor
MYSTERY PHOTO: Older Building Seeks Your Identification
CALENDAR: Check out these coming events

by GwinnettForum · March 1, 2019 · Full issues

11/6: On U.K. and Brexit; Elections may not be over; Think tanks

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Still the Question in Jolly England: Deal or No Deal on Brexit
EEB PERSPECTIVE: We Hate To Predict, But Statewide Politics May Not Be Over on Tuesday
ANOTHER VIEW: Think Tanks Need to Produce Detailed Military Expenditure Proposals
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: View of Washington Reminds Him of Third Graders on the Playground
UPCOMING: Georgia World War I Commission Offers Centerville Program Nov. 8
NOTABLE: GACS Theater Group Wins Four Awards in One-Act Competition
RECOMMENDED: The Cast by Danielle Steele
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ellis Arnall of Newnan Rises Fast To Become Successful Governor
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch Out Making Assumptions on This Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Reindeer Games Coming to Braselton Next Weekend

by GwinnettForum · November 6, 2018 · Full issues

8/28, full issue: Brexit and British; Return to German posting; Hoffman’s poems

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TODAY’S FOCUS: The Perplexed British Faced Brexit with Lots of Questions
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Refreshing But Mighty Hot Returning to First Germany Posting
ANOTHER VIEW: Author Eve Hoffman Releasing Second Book of Narrative Poetry
SPOTLIGHT: Eastside Medical Center
FEEDBACK: Wants People Pausing for Funeral Motorcades as “Right Thing”
UPCOMING: Stradis Healthcare Finds WorkSource of ARC a Valuable Asset
NOTABLE: Greater Atlanta Christian School in Midst of 50th Year Celebration
RECOMMENDED: Travels with Foxfire by Phil Hudgens and Jessica Phillips
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Native Savannahian Julien Green Becomes Author Based in France
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distinctive Architecture May Lead To Solving Today’s Mystery
CALENDAR: Book signing

by GwinnettForum · August 28, 2018 · Full issues

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.

Post Tagged with: "Brexit"

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

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

2/7: Woes in the U.S.; Batteries and handkerchiefs; Brexit

12/20: Gwinnett Place Mall; Christmas carol; Brexit

11/15: On Brexit, Loganville and a Wetzel Pretzel

6/11: On Brexit; Rural broadband; “Borrow and spend” government

4/9: Civic Association; New church; Brexit; more

3/1: Dyslexia bill; GOP on transit vote?; Brexit and Britain

11/6: On U.K. and Brexit; Elections may not be over; Think tanks

8/28, full issue: Brexit and British; Return to German posting; Hoffman’s poems

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