Post Tagged with: "Elliott Brack"

BRACK: A new thought: “Thank God for Indiana”

BRACK: A new thought: “Thank God for Indiana”

But now, we have a new phrase: “Thank God for Indiana.” Indiana seems to be the poster child for the most divisive legislative bill passed this year, a state that has had its governor sign into law a bill that seeks to promote religious freedom, but many people feel legalizes discrimination.

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14.102: Cheering on daughter; New Orleans trip; more

14.102: Cheering on daughter; New Orleans trip; more

Click here to see the latest full issue. Featured:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Mother Finds New Joy in Cheering for a Traveling Program
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Only in New Orleans……from One Type of Parade to Another
FEEDBACK: Likes Idea of Less Legislation, While Another Appreciates Nu-Way
UPCOMING: Summer Program Planned on Youth Creativity; Communications Workshop
NOTABLE: Lilburn Wins; Ohio Electric Firm Chooses Duluth for SE Distribution
RECOMMENDED READ: Supreme City by Donald L. Miller
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Cartoonist Creates Character in Okefenokee Swamp
TODAY’S QUOTE: Prime Minister Views Thought on What a Conservative Government Is
MYSTERY PHOTO: Several Recognize The Mall in Central Park, New York
LAGNIAPPE: Spring Has Sprung at Kudzu Art Gallery

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by · March 31, 2015 · Full issues
ISSUE 14.99:  Ballet performance, Coolray apartments

ISSUE 14.99: Ballet performance, Coolray apartments

Click here to see full issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Brain Injury Group and Ballet Theatre Team Up
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Coolray Field Getting a Close-Up Neighbor: Luxury Apartments
ANOTHER VIEW: The Ever-Changing Presentation of Hillary Clinton
UPCOMING: GGC To Hear Pulitzer Winner; Noted Instructor Coming to Kudzu
NOTABLE: Two New Fire Stations in Sight; Snellville Has Garden Plots for Rent
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta’s Lucinda Bunnen Photography Acclaimed Nationally
TODAY’S QUOTE: One Man’s Definition of a Free Society
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only One Person Recognized Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Chancellor Recognizes GGC’s Excellent Financial Reporting

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by · March 20, 2015 · Full issues
ISSUE 14.96: New degree, College Football Hall of Fame, more

ISSUE 14.96: New degree, College Football Hall of Fame, more

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

TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Tech Offers First Georgia Degree in Business Management
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame, New in Atlanta
FEEDBACK: Two Letters Concerning the $50,000 Hudgens Prize; Lent Explained
UPCOMING: Fast Electric Charge Coming to Suwanee; Grayson Arts; White House Internship
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Native Heads DNR Division; White House Internship
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Baptists Found Mercer University, Move It to Macon
TODAY’S QUOTE: Why He’s Sad He’ll Miss the Funeral
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only One Reader Recognized Chesapeake Bridge and Tunnel

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by · March 10, 2015 · Full issues
ISSUE 14.95: Weight-loss options, locally-made tutus, more

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

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

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
ISSUE 14.93: Talent show, Langdale and GSU, more

ISSUE 14.93: Talent show, Langdale and GSU, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett “Kids Got Talent Show” To Benefit Hi-Hope Center
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Pushing Ever Forward, Noah Langdale Was Behind GSU Growth
FEEDBACK: About Hatred, Intolerance and Deals Too Good To Be True
UPCOMING: Key Session Ahead for Those Seeking Funding for Non-Profits
NOTABLE: Suwanee Updating Study of Downtown Master Plan
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT: Three Blind Mice
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Coca Cola and Bradley Family of Columbus Go Back A Long Way
TODAY’S QUOTE: Talk About Your Bad Investments
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lots of Readers Spotted Memorial in Lisbon, Portugal
LAGNIAPPE: Some Birds Enjoying a Tennis Venue

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by · February 27, 2015 · Full issues
SEATING CHART: Where do your two Georgia Senators sit in the Senate Chamber? Here’s a sketch of the Chamber floor, where you can see Senator Johnny Isakson sits in seat No. 35, and newcomer David Perdue is on the back row in seat No. 32. Now for a look inside Senator Perdue’s desk to see who has been in that seat before, see Elliott Brack’s column below.

Issue 14.92: New format, moving, Lilburn’s charge

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

TODAY’S FOCUS: Many in Gwinnett Have Done It, But for 20 Times?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: City of Lilburn Wants To Charge for Use of City Hall Rooms
FEEDBACK: Feels Business Should Take Every Loophole Possible
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Plans Kickstarter Campaign for $4,500
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville’s Mary Anna Bryan Winner of Ferrol Sams Award
RECOMMENDED READ: Nuts by Vincent Speranza
GEORGIA TIDBIT: W. C. Bradley Becomes Major Businessman in Columbus
TODAY’S QUOTE: One Reason To Discount Books About Health Care
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful Carving on Statue Is Today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville Detective Given VFW Award for 2014

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by · February 24, 2015 · Full issues
Dr. Martha Johnson, formerly of Lithonia, who for years was on the botany faculty at what is now Georgia State University, donated 140 acres in her will to Gwinnett County, in what will be an undeveloped county park. The land includes 2,400 feet along the Yellow River, and borders another 56- acre county park. For more information on her, click here.

BRACK: For years, acrimony blossomed between UGA and GSU

By Elliott Brack | Back when states were planting institutions of higher learning, these universities were not always located in what became the state’s major city. As a result, problems have arisen between forces in the major city wanting a state university and the major university located in a smaller town wanting to enhance their school’s prestige.

It’s that same old story of jealously, while seeking to keep the state’s university as the major campus of the state.

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by · February 20, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
Brack: Georgia State University was once a stepchild of University system

Brack: Georgia State University was once a stepchild of University system

FEB. 13, 2015 — Now that the Board of Regents have decided to merge Georgia State University with Georgia Perimeter College, GSU will soon total more than 50,000 students, and will be the largest unit of the University System of Georgia. Not only that, but it is an urban university, as well as a research university, bringing in $58 million in 2011 in grants for study. It has conferred 192,785 degrees since its founding.

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by · February 14, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective