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NEW for 10/12: On carbon-pricing; Honoring Hudgens; Constitution

NEW for 10/12: On carbon-pricing; Honoring Hudgens; Constitution

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Asks Georgia Congressional delegation to support carbon pricing
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Scott Hudgens Jr. to be inducted into Hall of Fame for Georgia Veterans
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a challenge for you: go read the U.S. Constitution
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
FEEDBACK: Georgia Tech grew in stature during Blake van Leer’s leadership
UPCOMING: Orange recycling bags help residents dispose of different plastics
NOTABLE: PCOM students recognize donor bodies they will learn from
RECOMMENDATION: The Odyssey by Homer, translation by Emily Wilson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early on, small seaport of Darien was major shipping center
MYSTERY PHOTO: Help the photographer figure out where this was taken!
CALENDAR: Braselton Zombie 5K Run will be held Saturday, October 16

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by · October 12, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 9/14: Thoughts on country; Granddaughter scam

NEW for 9/14: Thoughts on country; Granddaughter scam

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Refuses to remain silent about the future of this country
EEB PERSPECTIVE: How grandparents lost lots of cash in “granddaughter” scam
ANOTHER VIEW: She can only hope that more Americans will come home
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Both parties have changed since Zell Miller was around
UPCOMING: Snellville seeks input on upgrading T.W. Briscoe Park
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners welcomes French-American
RECOMMENDED: The Secular Enlightenment by Margaret C. Jacob
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lower Chattahoochee Commission promotes counties in two states 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a big hint about this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett County Fair continues this week for 66th year
CALENDAR: Pooches in the Park coming to Braselton on September 25 

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by · September 14, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/24: On doctors, two mayors, one president

NEW for 8/24: On doctors, two mayors, one president

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Where have all the doctors gone? We need more of ‘em than ever 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two Gwinnett mayors inducted in Ga. Municipal Hall of Fame
ANOTHER VIEW: Feels President Biden let us down on the withdrawal from Afghanistan
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Appreciates President Biden getting troops out of Afghan war
UPCOMING: French-American Chamber moving its office to Peachtree Corners
NOTABLE: Total of 72 candidates running for Gwinnett city council slots
RECOMMENDATION: I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig and Phillip Rucker
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Midway was early center of activity on Georgia coast
MYSTERY PHOTO: This is not your everyday Mystery Photo for you to solve
LAGNIAPPE: Here’s another perspective of Watson Mill State Park bridge
CALENDAR: Talk on renewable energy will be on Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m.

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by · August 24, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 7/30: On Sugar Hill history, Lawrenceville action and a sad story

NEW for 7/30: On Sugar Hill history, Lawrenceville action and a sad story

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Sugar Hill area history centers on gold mining and moonshining
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Round of applause for Lawrenceville for its recent action
ANOTHER VIEW: A beautiful baby eventually sinks into death via the drug market
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Remembering those older “IMPEACH EARL WARREN” signs
UPCOMING: Commissioners order operational review of county activities
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC communications team wins national recognition
OBITUARIES: Mary Long
RECOMMENDED: Of Orcas and Men by David Neiwert
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Thomasville’s Bailey White gains fame on National Public Radio 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Cooling scene with its own lighthouse is today’s Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Did you see this recent rainbow near Briscoe Field in Lawrenceville?
CALENDAR: Newly-named Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville ribbon cutting

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by · July 30, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 7/6: Health care jobs; Mason retires; Tennessee trip

NEW for 7/6: Health care jobs; Mason retires; Tennessee trip

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TODAY’S FOCUS: High schoolers learn about health care jobs at PCOM 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Dr. Miles Mason III of Duluth retiring from medical practice
ANOTHER VIEW: Reflections after a visit to Nashville, Tenn. area
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Thinking more about the demise of professional media
UPCOMING: Norcross Gallery new spotlight show to begin July 9
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC Foundation announces new round of grants
OBITUARIES: Jaclyn White
RECOMMENDED: Mockingbird in the Moonlight by Jaclyn Weldon White
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gambling once ongoing at baseball’s Ponce de Leon Park
MYSTERY PHOTO: Elegant Asian-themed building is today’s Mystery Photo 

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by · July 6, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 6/15: On returning to normal; Bike trip; Editorial pages

NEW for 6/15: On returning to normal; Bike trip; Editorial pages

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Life returning to normal all around us; enjoy your summer
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnettian returns after pedaling 1,049 miles on West Coast trek
ANOTHER VIEW: Many newspapers are losing robust editorial voices 
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc. of
FEEDBACK: More on bocce ball and the pleasures that the games gives
UPCOMING: Gwinnett recycling gets new impact via Every Bottle Back program
NOTABLE: Brenau University nursing programs gets re-accredited
RECOMMENDED: The Performance of Becoming Human by Daniel Borzutzky
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Clayton McMichen gains early fame as Old-Time Fiddler
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out today’s Mystery Photo of a Swinging Bridge
LAGNIAPPE: Contemporary painting of a tavern in Norcross now on display
CALENDAR: Photos, “From Russia with Love,” at Grayson Library through July 31

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by · June 15, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 5/18: On scholarships, sewer project, immigrants

NEW for 5/18: On scholarships, sewer project, immigrants

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Stricklands fund annual scholarships for local students at PCOM
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Giant sewer project in eastern Gwinnett to be complete in 2023
ANOTHER VIEW: Using Guatemala as example, more immigrants coming to USA
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Not believing in reality might  show need for mental counseling
UPCOMING: Hudgens Center now presenting works of Ed Gilliam 
NOTABLE: Bourdeaux plan would expand greenways in suburbia
RECOMMENDED: The Good Soldier Svejk by Jaroslav Hašek
GEORGIA TIDBIT: The “Lost Camellia” flowered along the Altamaha near Darien
MYSTERY PHOTO: Perpendiculars are elements in this edition’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Neighbor refurbishes Little Free Library No. 16808 on Dogwood Circle in Norcross
CALENDAR: North Gwinnett Kiwanis Club has Vidalia onions for sale

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by · May 18, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 4/9: On Norman’s centennial; Batteries; Voting

NEW for 4/9: On Norman’s centennial; Batteries; Voting

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Stop by on April 12 to wish Bud Norman a “Happy Centennial”
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The modern world just cannot get along without electricity and batteries 
ANOTHER VIEW: Guard voter rights, but also protect voting integrity
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Six letters about Georgia’s new voting legislation
UPCOMING: Aurora Theatre lights to be turned on in several future shows
RECOMMENDED: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Branch of U.S. Mint established in Dahlonega in 1835
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s what we consider a difficult Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: More performances added for Disney on Ice at Infinite Energy Arena

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by · April 9, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 3/16: Conspiracy theory; Lawrenceville corner; Houston

NEW for 3/16: Conspiracy theory; Lawrenceville corner; Houston

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Right-wing conspiracy theory blaming Antifa
EEB PERSPECTIVE: C’mon, Lawrenceville, don’t develop Crogan-Clayton corner
ANOTHER VIEW: Kelly Houston renewed his driver’s license at age 100
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett School Board needs to be transparent in meetings
UPCOMING: Groundbreaking Thursday on Snellville’s The Grove
NOTABLE: You can save on taxes with a homestead exemption
RECOMMENDED: Roses and Olives restaurant, Johns Creek
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Legendary Coach Pop Warner got his start at UGA
MYSTERY PHOTO: Identify this Mystery Photo of an amphitheater
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett’s blooming trees now seeking to get our attention 
CALENDAR: Mountain Park plans virtual meeting March 25

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by · March 16, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 3/12: Kirchhoff coming; Hayes celebration; Kelly Houston

NEW for 3/12: Kirchhoff coming; Hayes celebration; Kelly Houston

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Lands KIRCHHOFF Automotive for Lawrenceville
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Hayes auto dealership in Lawrenceville celebrates 50 years in business 
ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering the uncomplicated life of WWII veteran Kelly Houston 
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: About independent commissions to draw lines, and campaign reform 
UPCOMING: Library seeks participants in survey to assess next 10 years of services
NOTABLE: Buford couple author book on problems of students of color
RECOMMENDED: Stupid History by Leland Gregory
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Published widely, Gunderson’s latest work was at the Kennedy Center 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch it: don’t jump to a conclusion on this Mystery Photo

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by · March 12, 2021 · Full issues
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