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NEW for 1/12: On Gwinnett’s changes; Insurrection; Charlotte Nash

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett changes abound, evolutionary and revolutionary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wednesday’s insurrection threatened USA as never before
ANOTHER VIEW: Charlotte Nash ranks among Gwinnett’s best recent leaders
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: President and his puppets need to be cleared out of office
UPCOMING: Lionheart performance of Orphans continues this week
NOTABLE: Lilburn Woman’s Club offers scholarship to 2021 female student
RECOMMENDED: Circe by Madeline Miller
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Museum of Agriculture located in Tifton at ABAC
MYSTERY PHOTO: Structure not built yesterday is today’s Mystery Photo

by GwinnettForum · January 12, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 12/22: On feeding Gwinnett, Christmas cards, more

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside this edition:

TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s how to help reduce hunger closer to home
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Christmas cards delight and cheer, but can also sadden
ANOTHER VIEW: We find that the election system works; how about the courts?
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: Questions county spending $23 million at Gwinnett Place Mall
UPCOMING: Water Tower names new members of its two boards
NOTABLE: GGC professor is “Woman of Year” for STEAM Technology
RECOMMENDED: How the Brain Works, published by Dorling Kindersley
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Terminus in Atlanta became central point of southeast railroads
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you figure out where this shrine is located?

Editor’s note: The last issue of the year will be posted on Dec. 29, 2020.

by GwinnettForum · December 22, 2020 · Full issues

BRACK: The great variety among candidates for the 2020 primary

By Elliott Brack | You need to look no farther than the Gwinnett County primary ballot to see a wide range of people from all over the world living in Gwinnett who are running for election.

by GwinnettForum · May 22, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

BRACK: In Gwinnett, few Republicans may run for local offices

By Elliott Brack | Have you noticed? The Gwinnett Republican Party has so far about vanished in the run-up to this political season. The once-strong and dominant party is having difficulty finding candidates to run for local political offices, that is, compared to the Gwinnett Democratic Party. If anything, the Democrats are awash with candidates.

by Elliott Brack · February 28, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

1/3: Ineptness of impeachment; Gwinnett objectives; Lionheart’s 20th

Click here for the latest edition of Gwinnett Forum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Our Nation Is Damaged by Ineptness of Current Impeachment Process
EEB’S PERSPECTIVE: Action Needed in Several Areas To See Improvements in Gwinnett
ANOTHER VIEW: Lionheart Theatre Marks 20th Year With a Roaring 20s Party
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: No Fee Adoption On Fridays in January At Gwinnett Animal Welfare
NOTABLE: New County Transit Plan Aims To Make Travel Safer and Smoother
RECOMMENDED: Educated by Tara Westover
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Pinckneyville Namesake Outspoken in Belief Articles Were Defective
MYSTERY PHOTO: Idyllic Mountain and Lake Scene Is Today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Peachtree Corners Library Will Soon Mark 31st Birthday

by GwinnettForum · January 3, 2020 · Full issues

BRACK: Action needed in several areas to improve Gwinnett

By Elliott Brack | The start of a new year is a good time to review what progress has been made in the past year for GwinnettForum’s List of Continuing Objectives. Unfortunately, there has been virtually no progress on this list during the last year.

During December, GwinnettForum emphasized the need for Gwinnett legislators to move quickly once the General Assembly convenes to increase the salary for the chairman of the Gwinnett County Commission. This is our most pressing need at this time.

by Elliott Brack · January 3, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

11/8: Annoying robocalls; Politics in Gwinnett; Hudgens’ artwork

Click here to read our latest issue. Inside this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: With Robocalls, Adopt a “Little Old Woman” Voice When Talking
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Projecting What Will Happen in 2020 on the Gwinnett Political Scene
ANOTHER VIEW: Hudgens Center Offers Artwork by Artist with Brain Cancer
SPOTLIGHT: Primerica, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute Expands to Lawrenceville
NOTABLE: Stripers Create “Veteran’s Pack” only Available November 11-12
RECOMMENDED: The Great Alaskan Race (movie)
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Much of Wiregrass Georgia Is Mostly Agricultural Land
MYSTERY PHOTO: Yes, We’ve Found Another Lighthouse for You To Identify
LAGNIAPPE: Local DAR Chapter Visits Historical Homes in Athens.
CALENDAR: Cherokee Nation Master Gardener Tony Harris Speaks November 14 in Suwanee

by GwinnettForum · November 8, 2019 · Full issues

BRACK: What may happen in 2020 on the Gwinnett political scene

By Elliott Brack | On the local political scene, we see two developments in the 2020 races for the various offices of Gwinnett County: Republicans are having a hard time finding people who want to offer for office; and Democrats are finding lots of people interested in seeking elective office.

by GwinnettForum · November 8, 2019 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

9/3: New life in Pennsylvania; Diversity is changing Georgia

Click here to read today’s full issue. Inside this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Former Gwinnettian Begins Life Anew on a Farm in Pennsylvania
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Diversity Changing Georgia Counties, Including Surprising Areas
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Some Running Now for Office Often More Interested in National Issues
UPCOMING: Eastside Medical Center To Host “Crush the Crisis” Opioid Takeback
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Chamber Announces Second Annual Moxie Award Winners
RECOMMENDED: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Artistic Work of Architect Richard Aeck Can Be Seen Around Atlanta
MYSTERY PHOTO: Unique Castle Confronts Readers as Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Groundbreaking for New Georgia State Patrol Station Is This Afternoon

by GwinnettForum · September 3, 2019 · Full issues

BRACK: Words from several, and what’s happening at Gwinnett Place Mall

By Elliott Brack | Some bits and pieces: Cities around Gwinnett are stirring with political intrigue this week, as it’s time to qualify if you want to seek municipal office in Gwinnett. Most cities close their qualifying Wednesday, though Berkeley Lake closes on Thursday and Auburn and Norcross on Friday.

by Elliott Brack · August 20, 2019 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

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ENDORSEMENTS

>> Click here to read GwinnettForum’s endorsements for the 2024 election — from president to local and state offices.

SAMPLE BALLOTS

Consolidated sample ballots are available below and are not specific to a voter’s individual ballot. To find what your ballot will look like, visit My Voter Page on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

>> Click here for the 11/5 consolidated sample ballot in English/Spanish

>> Click here for the 11/5 consolidated sample ballot in English/Korean/Chinese/Vietnamese

MULBERRY CANDIDATES

Residents of the new city of Mulberry can read answers to questions put to the 15 candidates for the coming council elections through a public service offered by GwinnettForum.

>> Click here to learn about Mulberry’s candidates.

>> Click here for the Mulberry election FAQ and sample ballot

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: "Gwinnett"

NEW for 1/12: On Gwinnett’s changes; Insurrection; Charlotte Nash

NEW for 12/22: On feeding Gwinnett, Christmas cards, more

BRACK: The great variety among candidates for the 2020 primary

BRACK: In Gwinnett, few Republicans may run for local offices

1/3: Ineptness of impeachment; Gwinnett objectives; Lionheart’s 20th

BRACK: Action needed in several areas to improve Gwinnett

11/8: Annoying robocalls; Politics in Gwinnett; Hudgens’ artwork

BRACK: What may happen in 2020 on the Gwinnett political scene

9/3: New life in Pennsylvania; Diversity is changing Georgia

BRACK: Words from several, and what’s happening at Gwinnett Place Mall

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