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

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
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

5/22: On community justice; Dreams; Disaster program

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TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC Professor Heads the Criminal Justice Association of Georgia
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Now Here Come Explosions in Space Creating Electricity for Us
ANOTHER VIEW: Look for More Disaster Programs with new DHHS Secretary
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
UPCOMING: Suwanee Arts Group Announces Summer Program Classes
NOTABLE: Georgia Gwinnett College Graduates 580 Students, Largest Class Ever
RECOMMENDED: Dream: Discover Personal Strength in One Word by Mark Rutland
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Public Opinion Polls Gather Attitudes of People on Many Issues
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell Us More About the Statue of This Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: PCOM Physical Therapy Program Gets Underway on June 4

by GwinnettForum · May 22, 2018 · Full issues

FOCUS: Older GGC student overcomes obstacles and returns to college

By Cody Nichelson | Here’s a story about Max Doster, a 49-year old U.S. Navy veteran and Georgia Gwinnett College student from Lawrenceville, who overcame time and obstacles to return to college.

by GwinnettForum · June 21, 2016 · Today's Focus

FOCUS: 16 years after dropping out, Loganville resident completes college

By Cody Nichelson | “Amazing and exhausting.” Those are two words that Ruth Colquitt of Loganville uses to describe her journey back to college. Some 16 years after dropping out, she wanted to gain a steady career in an increasingly competitive environment.

Her desire for a degree, however, started much earlier.

by GwinnettForum · March 15, 2016 · Today's Focus

12/29: Innovation program, Brack roundup, art therapy

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Sugar Hill’s Lanier High Bringing Innovation Program to Campus
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Round-up of Thoughts After the Holiday Season
ANOTHER VIEW: Classes in Art Therapy Among 2016 Offerings at Kudzu Art Center
FEEDBACK: Who Do Those Who Detonate Human Sacrifices Serve?
UPCOMING: State Recognizes Gwinnett County as a PlanFirst Community
NOTABLE: North Gwinnett Middle Student Wins Water District Essay Contest
RECOMMENDED MOVIE: Frailty (2001 Movie)
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Native Forms Appalachian South Folklife Center at Pipestem, W.Va.
TODAY’S QUOTE: Borge Is on to Something That Also Takes Place at Christmas Time
MYSTERY PHOTO: Humor in holiday photo, but where?
LAGNIAPPE: Ten Largest Cities in Georgia, as of 2014

by GwinnettForum · December 29, 2015 · Full issues

FOCUS: GGC picks Arant from York College as new provost

By Sloan Jones | Georgia Gwinnett College President Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski says that Dr. T.J. Arant has been selected as GGC’s new senior vice president for Academic and Student Affairs and provost. In that role, he will build upon the college’s strong foundation of academic excellence and extend it in ways that continue to support student success leading to degree completion. He will assume his duties no later than July 1, 2016.

by GwinnettForum · October 13, 2015 · Today's Focus

At the ribbon-cutting of the GGC Military and Veterans Success Center are John Maison, president of the GGC student organization Coalition of Veteran Engagement, Readiness and Trust; Dr. Stas Preczewski, GGC president; Dr. Lois C. Richardson, provost; Aizaz Shaick, GGC student volunteer; Dr. David Snow, director of Military Affairs with the University System of Georgia; and Paul Reato, representative of the family of Deborah Reato.

BRACK: Georgia Gwinnett College finds success without faculty tenure

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Georgia Gwinnett College’s 10th anniversary celebration last weekend was something of an extended “Wow,” as one person after another ticked off the tremendous accomplishments that the college has brought to Gwinnett.

by Elliott Brack · September 25, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

EXPANSION: Gwinnett Medical Center has announced further expansion of services at its Hamilton Mill location, across from the Duncan Creek Public Library in Hamilton Mill Station. Services now include primary care, cardiac and women’s services and walk-in care. Patients can also get imaging services, including mammograms, x-ray and ultrasound, at this location.

ISSUE 14.89: GGC, Georgia State, more

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

TODAY’S FOCUS: This Year To Be 10th Anniversary of Georgia Gwinnett College
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia State University Once Seen as University System Step Child
ANOTHER VIEW: We Live in Fear, Hope and Complacency
FEEDBACK: More about Bus Driver Insurance, And Three More Letters
UPCOMING: Byerly Returns to Gwinnett Tech; Snellville Charitable Event; Lecture Series
NOTABLE: County Closes on Simpsonwood Property; Jenkins Joins Gwinnett Tech Board
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Woodrow Wilson Becomes Academic, Politician, Then President
TODAY’S QUOTE: Wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt
MYSTERY PHOTO: Several Spotted the Bonneville Salt Flats
LAGNIAPPE: PCOM Pharmacy Students Working with Patients

by GwinnettForum · February 14, 2015 · Full issues

Georgia Gwinnett College kicks off activities marking 10th anniversary

By Sloan Jones | In January of 2005, Senate Resolution 33 “….approving the creation of a new four-year college in Gwinnett County by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia,” began moving through the legislative process. On May 10, 2005, then-Governor Sonny Perdue put pen to paper, creating an institution that soon would be named Georgia Gwinnett College.

by GwinnettForum · February 14, 2015 · Today's Focus

Georgia Gwinnett College kicks off activities marking 10th anniversary

By Sloan Jones | Lawrenceville, Ga. — In January of 2005, Senate Resolution 33 “….approving the creation of a new four-year college in Gwinnett County by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia,” began moving through the legislative process. On May 10, 2005, then-Governor Sonny Perdue put pen to paper, creating an institution that soon would be […]

by GwinnettForum · February 14, 2015 · Today's Focus

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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: "Georgia Gwinnett College"

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

5/22: On community justice; Dreams; Disaster program

FOCUS: Older GGC student overcomes obstacles and returns to college

FOCUS: 16 years after dropping out, Loganville resident completes college

12/29: Innovation program, Brack roundup, art therapy

FOCUS: GGC picks Arant from York College as new provost

BRACK: Georgia Gwinnett College finds success without faculty tenure

ISSUE 14.89: GGC, Georgia State, more

Georgia Gwinnett College kicks off activities marking 10th anniversary

Georgia Gwinnett College kicks off activities marking 10th anniversary

Gwinnett Forum | Nov. 1, 2024

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