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NEW for 5/21: Education reflections, election hiking and inflation

NEW for 5/21: Education reflections, election hiking and inflation

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Local citizen looks back on time as a Georgia Regent
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Candidates should give voters a break on election day
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment and Hardware
ANOTHER VIEW: Continued inflation: Are rate cuts in jeopardy? 
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: ARC funds $280,000 for traffic study in Gateway85 CID
RECOMMENDED: James Oglethorpe by Michael L. Thurmond
OBITUARY: James Ferguson Pack
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Growing grains is important in Georgia agriculture
MYSTERY PHOTO: Statue of two people kissing is today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Northside Medical Buford opens
CALENDAR: Cox will visit the Peachtree Corners Library 

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by · May 21, 2024 · Full issues
BRACK: Elections, personality disorders and scary story

BRACK: Elections, personality disorders and scary story

By Elliott Brack  |  By Friday, Gwinnettians will know those who will be seeking election this year to Congress, the Legislature, county commission, Gwinnett’s School Board and for positions in the courts, as qualifying closes that day for the coming elections.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site

NEWS BRIEFS: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site

The Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to Gwinnettians  now online. It is detailed information about the November elections in Gwinnett cities. 

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by · October 17, 2023 · News
NEW for 10/18: 2022 Endorsement Issue

NEW for 10/18: 2022 Endorsement Issue

Click here to read the full endorsement edition. In this issue
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here are GwinnettForum’s 2022 endorsements
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Brings charges against many for undermining democracy
UPCOMING: Next weekend is the 22nd annual Gwinnett Great Days of Service
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners is finalist for IEEE Smart Cities award
OBITUARIES: Daniel Leslie Lay
RECOMMENDED: The Fabliaux, translated by Nathaniel E. Dubin 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: State Botanical Gardens of Georgia is in Athens on 313 acres
MYSTERY PHOTO: This edition’s photo may prove difficult
CALENDAR: Gwinnett’s Great Day of Service takes place this weekend

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by · October 18, 2022 · Full issues

ELECTION 2022: Meet this year’s primary candidates

For the 2022 Primary, GwinnettForum asked all candidates facing opposition in Gwinnett County, and also asked all statewide candidates, to visit for 30 minutes, which qualified these visitors to answers six questions in 100 words each. You can read their answers by clicking on the name links below. 

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by · May 2, 2022 · elections
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BRACK: Forum provides readers scorecards for upcoming primary

By Elliott Brack | You may need a scorecard of sorts for the Georgia primary election, which will be held in four weeks from today, on May 24.  After all, there are many, many candidates on tap to face the voters, especially in statewide and congressional elections.

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by · April 26, 2022 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 4/1: The Water Tower; Help with candidates; Special weapon

NEW for 4/1: The Water Tower; Help with candidates; Special weapon

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Leaders celebrate innovative new facility, The Water Tower 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Know a candidate? Make sure they contact the Forum soon
ANOTHER VIEW: Georgia Democrats have special weapon in election: Donald Trump
FEEDBACK: China may see more possibility of being the peacemaker
UPCOMING: Jesus Christ Superstar returning to Fox Theatre in April 
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Police Department gains state certification
RECOMMENDED: Utopia by Thomas More
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Whitewater paddling is popular sport for many in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a photo which reminds us today is April Fool’s Day
LAGNIAPPE: This guy found a way to sprout
CALENDAR: Investiture of Dr. Jann Joseph as GGC president is Friday (today) at 10:30 a.m.

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by · April 1, 2022 · Full issues
BRACK: Know a candidate? Make sure they contact the Forum soon

BRACK: Know a candidate? Make sure they contact the Forum soon

By Elliott Brack  |  Do you, as a reader of GwinnettForum, personally know any of the current Gwinnett or statewide political candidates? If you do, you can help GwinnettForum, and even moreso, you can be of major assistance to the candidate.   This time of year, we are spending 30 minutes with as many candidates as we can. That’s to evaluate their candidacy and determine which candidates GwinnettForum will endorse in the primary and general election.

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NEW for 3/18: On tax time, primary candidates and gerrymandering

NEW for 3/18: On tax time, primary candidates and gerrymandering

Click here to read the latest edition. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Tax time need not be stressful, says GGC professor
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wow! Voters face 117 candidates during Gwinnett primary
ANOTHER VIEW: Gerrymandering not inevitable; but it stays with us
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Security cameras in two CIDs result in major crime reduction
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU sends donation to help Ukrainian Credit Union Fund
RECOMMENDED: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Richard Aeck noted for synthesis of engineering and architecture
MYSTERY PHOTO: Don’t let clues fool you as you identify this photograph
CALENDAR: Lilburn’s Liburnchaun Parade will be Saturday, at Lilburn City Park

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by · March 18, 2022 · Full issues
BRACK: Wow! Voters face 117 candidates during Gwinnett primary

BRACK: Wow! Voters face 117 candidates during Gwinnett primary

By Elliott Brack  |  This year is going to be a hot season in Gwinnett politically, as 117 persons are candidates for local office. Wow.  So many! Lots of offices have several candidates.  Out of all the many seats open, four legislative candidates have no opposition at all, meaning they’ll be back for the 2023 General Assembly without having to pound the pavement for votes. 

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by · March 18, 2022 · Elliott Brack's Perspective