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4/8: Next Aurora production; Kooks and weirdos; Clinton

4/8: Next Aurora production; Kooks and weirdos; Clinton

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Next Aurora Production Centers on 1939 Cuban-Holocaust Story

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia Gets Black Eye from Legislative Kooks and Weirdos

ANOTHER VIEW: “Keep Bill Under Control This Time, President Rodham!”

SPOTLIGHT: Heaven & Associates, P.C.

UPCOMING: GGC’s Sixth Button Gwinnett Day To Honor Dr. James d’Angelo

NOTABLE: Dept. of Labor Career Expo To Host 60 Employers Needing Workers

RECOMMENDED ADVENTURE: Georgia Center for the Book

GEORGIA TIDBIT: In Professional Baseball, Georgia State League First Founded in 1906

TODAY’S QUOTE: The Most Important Day in Your Life……and…..

MYSTERY PHOTO: Another Architectural Gem for Your Guessing

LAGNIAPPE: Local DAR Chapter Visits Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery

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by · April 8, 2016 · Full issues
HOUSTON: Concerning old Ben Franklin not owning a cell phone

HOUSTON: Concerning old Ben Franklin not owning a cell phone

By Debra Houston | A hearing on the Apple and FBI clash begins March 22. In my last comment I explained why Apple refuses to invent a path to unlock San Bernardino terrorist Syed Farook’s iPhone. Hackers would uncover the path and invade our privacy and worse. I noted, “This isn’t about San Bernardino.”

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by · March 22, 2016 · Another View
HOUSTON: There’s satisfaction from teaching in English as second language

HOUSTON: There’s satisfaction from teaching in English as second language

By Debra Houston | Political operatives often give the word “immigrant” a negative connotation. Happily, churches are more magnanimous. In fact, as you roam about Gwinnett, you may notice church signs announcing “ESL Classes.” If so, that church offers English as a Second Language to foreign-born adults. Except for buying a workbook at a nominal fee, the classes are free. Childcare is also commonly available without charge.

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by · February 12, 2016 · Another View
HOUSTON: Gwinnett was once haven for dumping bodies from Atlanta

HOUSTON: Gwinnett was once haven for dumping bodies from Atlanta

By Debbie Houston | When I was young, Gwinnett County’s claim to fame was a morbid one — murderers in Atlanta would hide the evidence by dumping the remains in county woods. Because Gwinnett was rural, there were plenty of places to hide a body.

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by · December 8, 2015 · Another View
ANOTHER VIEW: Time for 911-texting service?

ANOTHER VIEW: Time for 911-texting service?

By Debbie Houston | Recently I read of an organization called Crisis Text Line (CTL) that responds to people contemplating suicide. The person-at-risk texts the number 741741 and, within seconds, a counselor offers support and asks key questions, like: “Are you alone?” “Do you have the bottle of pills near you?”

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by · August 14, 2015 · Another View
ISSUE 14.95: Weight-loss options, locally-made tutus, more

ISSUE 14.95: Weight-loss options, locally-made tutus, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Weight-Loss Options Improve with New Medical Center Program
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Locally-Made Tutus Mean “Silly Fun” for Hospitalized Children
ANOTHER VIEW: Enjoyed Watching Visiting Power Crews Having Breakfast
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Water Consumption Drops Significantly
NOTABLE: Two PCOM Students Win Honors; BBB Warns of Tax Frauds
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Jesse Mercer Prominent in Early Affairs of Baptists in Georgia
TODAY’S QUOTE: George Burns on What Was the Secret of a Good Sermon
MYSTERY PHOTO: Just Where Was That Rusty Mill?
LAGNIAPPE: Tic-Tac-Toe Table Awaiting

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by · March 6, 2015 · Full issues
BIG WINNER: The City of Duluth won five awards from the Southeastern Festivals and Events Association recently for putting on top-notch events in the city. See details in Notable below. Holding awards won by Duluth are, from left, Stephen Moore, RCS Productions,; Amanda Leiba, Duluth Marketing Coordinator; Maggie Waddell, Duluth Event Coordinator; and Ron Simpson, RCS Productions.

ISSUE 14.91: Barbara Awards, UGA-GSU acrimony, more

Click here to read the latest full issue of GwinnettForum. In this issue:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Barbara Awards Gala on the way

ELLIOTT BRACK: Acrimony for years between UGA, GSU

ANOTHER VIEW: Day trip to Milledgeville gives O’Connor insight

FEEDBACK: School bus drivers aren’t typical workers

UPCOMING: Well-known authors coming to Gwinnett

NOTABLE: Bowen in 13th year; Duluth wins 5 awards

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union

QUOTE: Comforting thoughts

GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA Library houses important news films

MYSTERY PHOTO : No one recognized Cuban landmark

LAGNIAPPE: Many without power in Northeast Georgia

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by · February 20, 2015 · Full issues
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