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10/5: School bond referendum; Different kind of trip; Voting

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Voters Urged To Support $350 Million School Bond Issue
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Another Fine Trip, But This Time Not to A Distant Country
ANOTHER VIEW: History Shows Continued Discrimination Concerning Voting
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Kavanaugh Is Epitome of What Republicans Call an Activist Jurist
UPCOMING: GGC’s Science and Technology Dean Leaves Post in May, 2019
NOTABLE: Here Are Answers To Minor League Baseball Team Nicknames
RECOMMENDED: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Death of Gene Talmadge Leads To “Three Governors” Situation
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s Another Lighthouse as Mystery for You To Identify
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross Mural Ties Distinctiveness with People and Events
CALENDAR: Nine New Activities for You To Enjoy in Gwinnett

by GwinnettForum · October 4, 2018 · Full issues

9/18, full issue: Snellville microtransit; Political churning; Trump advisers

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Snellville Tells Scope and Breadth of Pilot Microtransit Plan
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Something Stirring in Politics in 2018, Which May Be Major
ANOTHER VIEW: President Trump’s Two Economic Advisers Are Both Incompetent
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett’s Diversity Isn’t Only Racial and Cultural: Also Ideological
UPCOMING: Chamber Votes Backing of This Falls’ $350 Million School Bond
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC Foundation Grant of $64,532 Goes to Gwinnett County
RECOMMENDED: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Mill Villages Were An Important Part of Georgia Textile Industry
MYSTERY PHOTO: Plenty of Clues that This Mystery Photo Not in New World
CALENDAR: Intersection at I-85 and Indian Trail Road To Be Named For Jesse Long Today

by GwinnettForum · September 18, 2018 · Full issues

8/21: Suwanee wins excellence awards; Joshie the Giraffe; On Amazon

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Suwanee wins two Downtown Excellence awards
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The story of Joshie the Giraffe and exceeding expectations
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
ANOTHER VIEW: Taxpayer subsidies help build Amazon’s monopoly
FEEDBACK: Against changing noise ordinance, more
NOTABLE: New website gives updates on new Infinite Energy Center
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bill Arp (Charles Henry Smith, 1826-1903)
MYSTERY PHOTO: White buildings may look familiar
LAGNIAPPE: A health update
CALENDAR: Intro to finding grants

by GwinnettForum · August 21, 2018 · Full issues

8/10 issue: New Hudgens show; Florida’s primary; Crumbling city

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Show for Lauri Stallings, 2017 winner of Hudgens Prize, opens Aug. 11
EEB PERSPECTIVE: August 28 Florida Primary Progressing Similarly to Georgia’s
ANOTHER VIEW: From Shining City on the Hill, to the City Crumbling on the Hill
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Reasons for You To Vote Republican or Democrat in the Fall
UPCOMING: Groundbreaking is August 13 for new Lilburn Police Headquarters
NOTABLE: City of Lawrenceville Approves $152 million (10 Month) Budget
RECOMMENDED: MOD Pizza in Chamblee
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Sun Trust Bank, 14th in Size, Holds of 48 Million Shares of Coca-Cola:
MYSTERY PHOTO: The Trees Almost Hide This Issue’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia Plans Celebration

by GwinnettForum · August 10, 2018 · Uncategorized

7/13, full issue: New music season; Gun insurance; Big NY win

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Johns Creek Symphony Announces Upcoming Season of Music
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Candidate Suggests That Insurance Be Required of All Gun Owners
ANOTHER VIEW: New York Primary Victory by Oscasio-Cortez Is Inspirational
SPOTLIGHT: United Community Bank
UPCOMING: Re-Scheduled “What Floats Your Boat” is July 14 at Rogers Bridge Park
NOTABLE: Snellville Police Officer Seizes Largest Ecstasy Haul in USA in 2017
RECOMMENDED: Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate
GEORGIA TIDBIT: More Astrology Telescopes in Georgia Than You Might Think
MYSTERY PHOTO: Venerable Old Sanctuary Is This Edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Free Family Fun Day at McDaniel Farm Park on July 14

by GwinnettForum · July 13, 2018 · Full issues

7/6, full issue: Leukemia research grants; Recycling; ATF funding

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TODAY’S FOCUS: WES Foundation Funds Four Scientists with Research Grants
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s Where To Recycle Fluorescent Tubes and Other Products
ANOTHER VIEW: Fund the ATF More To Make Enforcement of Gun Laws Able To Work
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Feels That Real Leaders, No Matter Where, Should Accept Responsibility
UPCOMING: Peach State Federal Credit Union Partners with Berenstain Bears
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC Foundation Makes Awards of $81,000 to Area Charities
RECOMMENDED: An Innocent Client by Scott Pratt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Racers at Atlanta Motor Speedway Can Exceed 190 Miles Per Hour
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch Out: Swashbucklers on the Move in This Mystery Photo!
CALENDAR: Free Photography Workshop Coming to GEHC on July 28

by GwinnettForum · July 6, 2018 · Full issues

6/26: Hands-free law; Hope for Washington; Recession indicators

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TODAY’S FOCUS: High Insurance Rates Caused Legislature To Adopt Cell Phone Law
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s a Glimmer of Hope Which Might Improve Washington Politics
ANOTHER VIEW: Sees Several Scenarios Indicating Recession on the Horizon in 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: He, Too, Switches Off Lights and Picks Up Stray Parking Lot Pennies
UPCOMING: Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary To Perform in Snellville June 26
NOTABLE: Six Non-Profits Benefit from Gwinnett Rotary Club Grants
RECOMMENDED: Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant, Lawrenceville
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bradbury Builds Modern Classic State Office Buildings in Atlanta
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another Lighthouse Beckons Your Identification
CALENDAR: Data Security Workshop Scheduled in Peachtree Corners

by GwinnettForum · June 26, 2018 · Full issues

4/13: Lawrenceville’s vision; Favorite hymn; Politicians’ decisions

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Tuesday Breakfast To Highlight Lawrenceville’s Vision Forward
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Recalling an Early Memory of a Favorite Gospel Song in Church
ANOTHER VIEW: Decisions by Trump and Perdue Make Businessmen Look Bad
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Considering Modern Banking, and Remembering Older Banks
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Cell Phone
UPCOMING: Water Resources Department Plans Two Workshops in April
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Launches Community Crusader Award
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Miracle Season
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Colonial Georgia Had Early Presence of French
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo Presents Detailed and Unusual View
CALENDAR: Nature Photography Workshop coming to Environmental Center

by GwinnettForum · April 13, 2018 · Full issues

3/13: Gwinnett’s economy; Lots of candidates; Totalitarianism

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Though Gwinnett Economy Is Strong, Much Remains To Be Done
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett Will Find 143 Candidates on Ballot Seeking 27 Contested Races
ANOTHER VIEW: World Working Toward a New Totalitarianism for the 21st Century
SPOTLIGHT: Brand Bank
FEEDBACK: Recent Comment on Billy Graham Disturbing to One Person
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Cellphones
UPCOMING: Kudzu Art Zone Spring Exhibit Opens on March 12
NOTABLE: Adair House, Female Seminary Exhibiting Artifacts of the Bicentennial
RECOMMENDED: A Column of Fire by Ken Follett
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Eye Care Becomes More Important as a Person Ages
MYSTERY PHOTO: Big Pineapple Fountain Asks for Its Location as Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Evermore CID Seeks Input on Transportation Plan

by GwinnettForum · March 12, 2018 · Full issues

2/27: On Rep. Coleman; Suburban changes; Extremism

TODAY’S FOCUS: After 26 Years, Brooks Coleman To Leave Georgia Legislature

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Suburban Gwinnett Changes, as More Multi-Family Units Arrive

ANOTHER VIEW: Some Corporations step up to counter the NRA’s extremism

SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s

FEEDBACK: Parkland Shooting Will Bring Sociological Change in Next Few Years

McLEMORE’S WORLD: How Firm a Foundation

UPCOMING: Snellville civic dinners tackling issues of the day one meal at a time

NOTABLE: Winn DAR Chapter Announces Good Citizen Awards

RECOMMENDED: What Can I Do? By Clyde Strickland

GEORGIA TIDBIT: North Georgia Mountain Land Now Valued in Tourist Dollars

MYSTERY PHOTO: This Nighttime Scene of a Skyscraper is Today’s Mystery Photo

LAGNIAPPE: More Evidence of Beautiful, Blooming Gwinnett

CALENDAR: Abstract Art Workshop Coming Soon to Kudzu Art Center

by GwinnettForum · February 27, 2018 · Full issues

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.

Post Tagged with: "George Wilson"

10/5: School bond referendum; Different kind of trip; Voting

9/18, full issue: Snellville microtransit; Political churning; Trump advisers

8/21: Suwanee wins excellence awards; Joshie the Giraffe; On Amazon

8/10 issue: New Hudgens show; Florida’s primary; Crumbling city

7/13, full issue: New music season; Gun insurance; Big NY win

7/6, full issue: Leukemia research grants; Recycling; ATF funding

6/26: Hands-free law; Hope for Washington; Recession indicators

4/13: Lawrenceville’s vision; Favorite hymn; Politicians’ decisions

3/13: Gwinnett’s economy; Lots of candidates; Totalitarianism

2/27: On Rep. Coleman; Suburban changes; Extremism

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