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FOCUS: Clearer each day why he left the Republican Party

FOCUS: Clearer each day why he left the Republican Party

By Jack Bernard  |  The Grand Old Party ran in 2022 on its “Commitment to America Plan.” Leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly trumpeted that if Republicans took the majority in the House, that in 2023 they would immediately address their priorities as outlined in that plan to fight inflation, secure the border and reduce illegal immigration, give parents more control over education, preserve our freedom, and support Medicare and Social Security.

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by · March 21, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEW for 3/7: On hospital rankings, winning, “Do-nothing Congress”

NEW for 3/7: On hospital rankings, winning, “Do-nothing Congress”

Click here to read the latest issue. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Check out hospital rankings for Metro Atlanta
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Kirby Smart’s silence belies his accomplishments
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College 
ANOTHER VIEW: With clowns in the House, look for a “Do-nothing Congress”
FEEDBACK: “Hail, Hail!” Good to see traditionalists are still around 
UPCOMING: Burger week upcoming March 19-25 at 25 locations
NOTABLE: Northeast Georgia Medical Gains Oncology Accreditation
OBITUARY: James “Jim” Victor Hood Jr.
RECOMMENDED: The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Littleken  
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Baseball pitcher Sherry Smith held his own in majors
MYSTERY PHOTO: Let the skyline help you solve this Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Youth homicides and overdose meeting will be March 9 near Norcross

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by · March 7, 2023 · Full issues
Northside Gwinnett hospital in Duluth.

FOCUS: Check out hospital rankings for Metro Atlanta

By Jack Bernard |  Much of my career was spent working with large hospital systems, some of the best in the nation. Professionally, I found it difficult but not impossible to rank hospitals. One simple but reasonably reliable source for potential patients to use is the US News and World Report, which annually lists the best hospitals both nationally and within each state. 

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by · March 7, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEW for 2/24: On teacher shortage, Trail of Tears and GGC program

NEW for 2/24: On teacher shortage, Trail of Tears and GGC program

Click here to read the latest edition. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett teacher shortage and low-rated local schools
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Cherokees removal in Trail of Tears has ties to Gwinnett
ANOTHER VIEW: GGC program inspires big dreams for African-American males
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: City of Fitzgerald boosted by Gov. William Nothern
UPCOMING: Gwinnett policy could keep interior of homes up to code
NOTABLE: Ex-GACS Coach Bradford to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
RECOMMENDED: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: City of Fitzgerald formed by Northern and Southern veterans
MYSTERY PHOTO: Many have seen this vehicle before; tell us about it
LAGNIAPPE: Henri’s Bakery and Deli will open in Peachtree Corners
CALENDAR: Career Fair will be held March 9 at Annandale Village in Suwanee

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by · February 24, 2023 · Full issues
FOCUS: Gwinnett teacher shortage and low-rated local schools

FOCUS: Gwinnett teacher shortage and low-rated local schools

By Jack Bernard  |  With 3,112 openings, Georgia has one of the highest numbers of teacher vacancies in the nation. Of the 37 states reporting, only Florida has more teacher vacancies. Georgia is currently in a pitched battle for teachers with surrounding states, which also have vacancies.

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by · February 24, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEW for 2/7: On Republicans, rocks and hard places

NEW for 2/7: On Republicans, rocks and hard places

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s the reason this guy is no longer a Republican
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Old time Republicans are between rock and hard place
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Bring up the gun laws, and here come the letters
UPCOMING: County to invest $500,000 recovery funds in hospitality
NOTABLE: GGC’s Grizzly Academy Dreamers have unique approach
OBITUARIES:   DO NOT RUN BULLOCK OBIT AGAIN
RECOMMENDED: The Little Old Lady Who Broke all the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Rome native creates fashion scarf for many, including First Ladies
MYSTERY PHOTO: One famous style of buildings asks you for its location
LAGNIAPPE: Youth cartoonist needed
CALENDAR: “Overcome Rejection” is the subject of Feb. 16 talk at Lawrenceville Library

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by · February 7, 2023 · Full issues
FOCUS: Here’s the reason this guy is no longer a Republican

FOCUS: Here’s the reason this guy is no longer a Republican

By Jack Bernard  |  I was once a Republican Georgia county commissioner. Then I served as the chair of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia’s Tax Committee. I’m no longer a Republican. Here’s one reason why. 

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by · February 7, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEW for 1/20: On better decisions, Ukraine

NEW for 1/20: On better decisions, Ukraine

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: More logic, better decisions, need from our governments
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Conditions in no-war zones in Ukraine continue to be terrible
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: Conspiracy theories are around us; help combat these ideas
UPCOMING: Duluth marketing agency wins contract for restaurant chain
NOTABLE: Berkmar teacher wins DAR chapter top American history award
OBITUARIES: Dale Eugene Thurman
RECOMMENDED: The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Small town of Ludowici named for tile factory once there
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out this beautiful photo from the mountains area
CALENDAR: Writer’s Workshop at Norcross Branch Library on January 21

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by · January 20, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 1/13: On air travel, Georgia football, teacher pay

NEW for 1/13: On air travel, Georgia football, teacher pay

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Sometimes, travel by air can be delayed…and frustrating
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Georgia made three mistakes in football championship game
ANOTHER VIEW: Our children benefit when Georgia teaches are paid better
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Forum is dead-on about naming of Army installations
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Stripers seeking candidates to sing National Anthem
NOTABLE: Alexandra Edgar wins SW Chamber Character Award
OBITUARIES: Marvin M. Wyatt Jr.
RECOMMENDED: 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Former state capital is named for Gov. John Milledge
MYSTERY PHOTO: Classical building is this edition’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: DAR wreath ceremony honors those at East Shadowlawn site
CALENDAR: Writer’s workshop coming to Norcross Public Library

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by · January 13, 2023 · Full issues
ANOTHER VIEW: Our children benefit when Georgia teaches are paid better

ANOTHER VIEW: Our children benefit when Georgia teaches are paid better

By Jack Bernard  |  My wife was a Georgia country girl, raised on a farm in middle Georgia. Her father’s first cousin was the county superintendent of schools, and her uncle was a principal in the north Georgia hills. 

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by · January 13, 2023 · Another View
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