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NEW for 6/18: On elections, Twain and improving democracy
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TODAY’S FOCUS: This group knows how to hold trustworthy elections
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Mark Twain, the nation’s first major travel writer
SPOTLIGHT: NDIMaxim Real Estate LLC
ANOTHER VIEW: Outlines four ways to improve our democracy
FEEDBACK: High down payment not feasible for many people
UPCOMING: Georgia Gwinnett College once again is accredited!
NOTABLE: Behavior health organization expands to Gwinnett
RECOMMENDED: The Great Ideas of Philosophy by Daniel N. Robinson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bitsy Grant was top international circuit tennis player
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where is this old stone church positioned?
LAGNIAPPE: New Discovery Park opens on Old Norcross Road
CALENDAR: Vidalia Theatre Company at Lionheart Theatre June 21-23
NEW for 9/13: On Putin, intervention program, traveling
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Predicts that Vladimir Putin has not long left for this world
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Public health clinicians and police have successful intervention program
ANOTHER VIEW: Recognizing they were only six states from goal
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC
FEEDBACK: Continues to enjoy GwinnettForum
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Chamber backs one cent extension of sales tax
NOTABLE: Three counties join in effort to strengthen bonds in public health
OBITUARIES: G. G. Getz
RECOMMENDED: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: College president, U.S. representative and senator, Baldwin died at 53
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a river scene for your discernment
CALENDAR: 68th annual Gwinnett County Fair will run from Sept. 15-25
FOCUS: Predicts that Vladimir Putin has not long left for this world
By George Wilson | Let me predict that Vladimir Putin has not long left for this world. The ruble is being pumped up high by Russian reserves, but when the Western sanctions bite hard the Russian economy will tank and then the Russian people will revolt again. Or one of his generals will reach for his revolver.
NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgians should reject radical Jody Hice for secretary of state
EEB PERSPECTIVE: When folks in the country got the time of day from railroads
ANOTHER VIEW: Old-line Republicans should retake control of their party
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Drama-filled headlines will continue to dominate news
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville smallest U.S. city to get $5 million ReCAST grant
NOTABLE: Gwinnettian adopts nieces who were in foster care in Canada
RECOMMENDED: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tom’s Foods of Columbus now owned by San Antonio Snacks
MYSTERY PHOTO: Spectacular night shot of classic structure is the Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Part of what it takes to put on a really big weekend in Duluth
CALENDAR: Former County Chairman to speak Sunday at Snellville Historical Society
NEW for 9/17: On former commanders, Waffle House treatment, moviemaking
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TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s unethical for former commanders to be defense firm directors
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett could get Waffle House treatment this year in redistricting
ANOTHER VIEW: Teacher in retirement has front row seat watching moviemaking
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Her mother got a “grandson” flim-flam call several years ago
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Place CID picks firm for mall revitalization strategy
NOTABLE: Gwinnett implementing Smart Corridor Deployment program
RECOMMENDED: Cul-De-Sac by Joy Fielding
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Rabbittown’s R.A. Miller became famous for his whirligigs
MYSTERY PHOTO: Circular concrete structure is unique; where is it?
LAGNIAPPE: Suwanee has a new roundabout on city’s south side
CALENDAR: Town hall meeting of Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board soon
NEW for 8/17: New county police chief; Census analysis; GOP leaders
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TODAY’S FOCUS: County to appoint J. D. McClure as its new chief of police
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Census of 2020 shows Gwinnett grows at rate of 14,813 people each year
ANOTHER VIEW: Plain and simple, he wants Georgia to kick out its Republican leaders
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Gwinnett
FEEDBACK: Had two children both born under socialized medicine
UPCOMING: EPD offers session on changes to water control standards Sept. 13
RECOMMENDED: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Glennville native dedicates life to missionary work in India
MYSTERY PHOTO: We’re seeking where, what and who about this covered bridge
LAGNIAPPE: Once again, enjoys hearing the music of Banks and Shane
CALENDAR: Virtual Book Club discusses Outlander by Diana Gabaldon at 7 p.m. today
NEW for 5/21: On equity, Raffensperger
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett seeks proposals for two plans focusing on equity
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s the thinking behind Raffensperger’s 2020 actions
ANOTHER VIEW:
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Remembering the way written correspondence was once done
UPCOMING: Norcross on record condemning hate crimes, discrimination and racism
NOTABLE: Scientist at Georgia Gwinnett College explains cicada emergence
RECOMMENDED: The Premonition by Michael Lewis
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early exploration of Georgia carried out by the Spanish
MYSTERY PHOTO: Small cemetery is this issue’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Rose bushes are happy in their blossoming out at this time of year
CALENDAR: Memorial Day ceremony in Gwinnett will be virtual in 2021
NEW for 5/11: GGC graduations; EEB thoughts; Gun violence
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TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC graduations this week to include posthumous degree
EEB PERSPECTIVE: More on Samuel Spencer, Jon Ossoff, NPR and the late Eli Broad
ANOTHER VIEW: America today is caught in a plague of gun violence
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Suggests obvious possibility of Spencer statue location
UPCOMING: Artistic crickets soon will be popping up around Duluth
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville kicks off third summer internship program
RECOMMENDED: Out Of Many, One. By George W. Bush
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Here’s the first list of seven natural wonders of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: This time the Mystery Photo just might be a cream puff for many
LAGNIAPPE: Gorgeous Iris showing off its deep blue coloring
CALENDAR: Be careful. A burn ban is now in force throughout Georgia
Gwinnett Forum | Dec. 24, 2024
“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.”
— American scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat Benjamin Franklin (1706 –1790), via Cindy Evans, Duluth.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The next issue of GwinnettForum will be Jan. 3, 2025.
Continuing objectives
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
- Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
- Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
- More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.
- Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
- Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1 a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
- Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
- 21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
- Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
- Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
- Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.
Interested in Gwinnett history?
Now re-printed in its third edition, Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, the award-winning history of Gwinnett County, is once again available for purchase. It sold out of its first two printings. The book won the 2010 Award of Excellence in Documenting Georgia History from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. The book is available at Old Town Antiques at 93 Main Street in Lilburn.
- The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.
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