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NEW for 12/13: On Rowen project; Rejecting political ads; Hiking surprise

NEW for 12/13: On Rowen project; Rejecting political ads; Hiking surprise

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Start of Rowen project means new focus for Gwinnett development
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One publisher has new policy: rejecting some political ads
ANOTHER VIEW: AT thru-hikers surprise TV crews awaiting The Freedom Train
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Carpet bombing of TV political advertising leads to flipping
UPCOMING: Georgia Gwinnett researchers study food insecurity
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Chamber announced winners of 10 Small Business Awards
OBITUARIES: James “Jim” Wesley Ellis Jr. 
RECOMMENDED: Resie’s Restaurant in Duluth
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Architect William Jay designed many historic Savannah landmarks
MYSTERY PHOTO: First, find two people; then tell us where this photo was taken
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Parks plans holiday tour of Gwinnett

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by · December 13, 2022 · Full issues
Student Brittany Conklin is conducting ethnographic research as part of her internship with the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry. Photo provided.

NEWS BRIEFS: Georgia Gwinnett researchers study food insecurity

By Collin Elder  |  The growth of food insecurity among families has accelerated in recent years, according to Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) faculty members Dr. Jenna Andrews-Swann and Dr. Gregory Gullette. The pair, who teach anthropology at GGC, along with their students, seek to study the physical, social and emotional effects of food insecurity among underserved populations in the Atlanta metro region (AMR).

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by · December 13, 2022 · News
NEW for 11/4: On policy vs. mud; Buford High’s accomplishments

NEW for 11/4: On policy vs. mud; Buford High’s accomplishments

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Professor says candidates need to talk policy, not just sling mud
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Buford High teams of all types keep on accomplishing 
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Anticipates there will not be any Social Security cuts
UPCOMING: Col. Dolores Hampton to be Veteran’s Day speaker Nov. 11
NOTABLE: Walton EMC members help local charities with $90,125 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: New England native first natural history professor at UGA
MYSTERY PHOTO: A few bodies appear to be yearning for attention
CALENDAR: Independent authors talk at noon, Nov. 5  at the Duluth Public Library

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by · November 4, 2022 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Professor says candidates need to talk policy, not just sling mud

By Collin Elder  |  Georgia is once again in the limelight with its upcoming election. Georgia Gwinnett College’s Dr. Laura Young, associate professor of political science, is weighing in on the critical points people should know going into voting.

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by · November 4, 2022 · Today's Focus
NEW for 10/7: Church bicentennial; Historic home; Spiders

NEW for 10/7: Church bicentennial; Historic home; Spiders

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Level Creek UM Church marks its Bicentennial Year
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Family in Banks County restoring 1793’s Fort Hollingsworth
ANOTHER VIEW: Joro spiders back in full force this fall in Georgia
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Health of mothers should be free of legislative action
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Police get new ordinance to address drag racing
NOTABLE: Park Springs Foundation scholarships valued at $10,500 each year
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Former Opera House was State Capitol for two years
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where was the photo taken? Also ID the mountains
LAGNIAPPE: Precision Planning of Lawrenceville marks 40th anniversary
CALENDAR: Lilburn to mark 50th anniversary of Lilburn Daze on Saturday

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by · October 7, 2022 · Full issues
Patrick Cain and a Joro in 2022.

ANOTHER VIEW: Joro spiders back in full force this fall in Georgia

By Collin Elder  |  The sticky webs of Joro spiders are back in full force this fall, and they have got scientists researching their nature as predators. Dr. Patrick Cain, a biology lecturer at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), says of  the potentially invasive species. “While they’re not classified as invasive right now, I’d be surprised if that didn’t change soon.” 

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by · October 7, 2022 · Another View
NEW for 8/19: On exercising and the governor’s race

NEW for 8/19: On exercising and the governor’s race

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Three reasons why it’s important to exercise regularly 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Governor’s race may go down to the wire…until December 6
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Two surprises when checks  mailed at the Post Office were stolen
UPCOMING: Garbage fees going up for unincorporated Gwinnett residents
NOTABLE: Hudgens plans juried art show for its members
RECOMMENDED: The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare
GEORGIA TIDBIT: During Revolutionary War, Savannah and Augusta rotated as capital 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s the address; now tell us more about this Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: A view from Gwinnett’s past Courthouse restoration
CALENDAR: Women’s wellness program at Five Forks Library August 23

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by · August 19, 2022 · Full issues
FOCUS: 3 reasons why it’s important to exercise regularly 

FOCUS: 3 reasons why it’s important to exercise regularly 

By Collin Elder |  Back to school, lack of time and record heat might cause most people to put exercise “on the shelf.” Carl Woods, director of Wellness and Recreation at Georgia Gwinnett College, said it’s crucial to keep exercising. Woods cites three reasons why working out keeps your body working.

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by · August 19, 2022 · Today's Focus
GGC student Ryan Davenport with one of the banded birds, this beautiful cardinal.

ANOTHER VIEW: Students at GGC work to track birds in urbanized areas

By Collin Elder  |  As the human population spreads and forests are urbanized, the result may not be kind to birds, who are crucial to the environment. Three Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) researchers and their students seek to measure that result.

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by · March 29, 2022 · Another View
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
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