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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
Dignitaries at the Rowen ceremony on Friday included former County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash, current Chairman Nicole Hendrickson and Rowen President Mason Allstock. Photos provided.

FOCUS: Start of Rowen project means new focus for Gwinnett development

By Brian Brodrick  |  Gwinnett County began a new focus of activity last week, as ground was broken for Rowen, a 2,000-acre, non-profit-led knowledge community located near Auburn, equidistant from Atlanta and Athens off University Parkway. 

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by · December 13, 2022 · Today's Focus
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
BRACK: Revel paused; $220 millions of work still around civic center

BRACK: Revel paused; $220 millions of work still around civic center

By Elliott Brack  | Gwinnett County got an unexpected kick in the teeth this week, when North American Properties reneged on its partnership agreement to build the $900 million “Revel” project at the Infinite Energy Center.

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by · December 6, 2019 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
8/30: Snellville development; Isakson’s surprise; English as 2nd language

8/30: Snellville development; Isakson’s surprise; English as 2nd language

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TODAY’S FOCUS: New Center-City Development in Snellville Will Start in 2020
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Isakson Announcement Turns Georgia Political World Topsy-Turvy
ANOTHER VIEW: There Are Joys in Teaching English as a Second Language
SPOTLIGHT: Northside Hospital
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett Has Drastically Changed in 20 Years; Flux is Common
UPCOMING: 19th Annual British Car and Motorcycle Fayre in Norcross Is September 7
NOTABLE: Kudzu Art Zone Offers Silent Auction at Its Annual 12×12 Exhibit  
RECOMMENDED: Moving On by Josie Bentley Gravitt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Richard Aeck’s Swings Designs Between Beauty and Function
MYSTERY PHOTO: Impressive Color and an Impressive Statue Ask Your Identification
CALENDAR: Author visits: Lynn Cullen and Patti Callahan Henry coming to Peachtree Corners

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by · August 29, 2019 · Full issues
1/4: Development; Modern marvels; Reading; Photo essay

1/4: Development; Modern marvels; Reading; Photo essay

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TODAY’S FOCUS: County Closes on Purchase of Land at Key Development Site
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Modern Marvels, Timing plus Good Luck Make Wedding Trip Enjoyable
ANOTHER VIEW: Loving Reading, She Sometimes Reads a Solid Paragraph Several Times
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Resurrecting the word “Statesman” To Consider Term of Gov. Deal
UPCOMING: Read the Back Story of Gwinnett in Six Documentaries Now Available
NOTABLE: Three Gwinnett Businessmen Named to 2018 Million Dollar Club
RECOMMENDED: London by Edward Rutherfurd
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Natural Resources Oversees Historic Preservation in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Driving Trip Produces Sight in Distance Which is Today’s Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Scenes of Roving Photographer’s Recent Cruise on the Caribbean Sea
CALENDAR: Snellville Commerce Club To Hear Brett Harrell Tuesday

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by · January 4, 2019 · Full issues
3/9: A community develops; Expanding your boundaries

3/9: A community develops; Expanding your boundaries

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s a View on How One Community in California Developed
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Find the Fun By Moving Outside Your Own Boundaries
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Focus Should Be To Embrace Responsibilities as Strongly as Rights
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Lenten Discipline
UPCOMING: Deadline is March 26 for Upcoming Leadership Gwinnett Class
NOTABLE: Walton EMC To Supply Renewable Power for New Facebook Site
RECOMMENDED: The Making of FDR by Linda Lotridge Levin
GEORGIA TIDBIT: King and Prince Seafood of Brunswick Thriving Since 1924
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another Covered Bridge Asks You for Its Location
CALENDAR: Jones Bridge Park Renovation Work Now Complete

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by · March 9, 2018 · Full issues
2/26: Peachtree Corners concept; No casinos here; 2016 races

2/26: Peachtree Corners concept; No casinos here; 2016 races

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Proposal For 39 Unused Acres To Upgrade Peachtree Corners

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia Doesn’t Need Casino Gambling within Our Borders

ANOTHER VIEW: Looking Back at Presidential Campaigns in the Last 50 Years

SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

FEEDBACK: Comments about the Common Core and Local Goldfinches

UPCOMING: Gwinnett Library To Launch Online High School This Spring

NOTABLE: ARC Releases New Region Plan, Its Long-Range Blueprint for Atlanta

RECOMMENDED: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

GEORGIA TIDBIT: McIntosh County Shouters Perform in Ancient African Tradition

TODAY’S QUOTE: Impressive Talents Worthless Without Motivation

MYSTERY PHOTO: Just Where Does This Stairway Lead, and in What City?

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by · February 26, 2016 · Full issues
Tucker

FOCUS: Proposal is for 39 unutilized acres to upgrade Peachtree Corners

By Lee Tucker | The Twin Lakes multi-use project, totaling approximately 39 acres, can be the catalyst for the activation of an underutilized area of the City of Peachtree Corners. The project will amenitize existing infrastructure to stimulate the creation of a vibrant community with a strong sense of place and unique recreational amenities.

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by · February 26, 2016 · Today's Focus
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