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NEW for 5/31: A retirement, act of courtesy, more

NEW for 5/31: A retirement, act of courtesy, more

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Becky Pope plans to retire from specialty of designing schools 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One small act of common courtesy cheered my day
ANOTHER VIEW: Will the war in Ukraine mean the end of Putin?
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK:  Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: GGC seeks applicants for summer wellness program
NOTABLE: Community Foundation makes awards of $355,000 
RECOMMENDED: Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Plant location has particular significance in Xeriscaping
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s another lighthouse for you to identify
CALENDAR: Gwinnett County is offering free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches

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by · May 31, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 5/13: New co-working space; World’s Fairs; the economy

NEW for 5/13: New co-working space; World’s Fairs; the economy

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: GAC opens Ignite Center, a co-working space
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Why you don’t hear much about World’s Fair anymore
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at what professionals think of the economy 
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas 
FEEDBACK: Neither of last two presidents served in the military
UPCOMING: Commissioner Watkins will be speaker at Memorial Day gathering
NOTABLE: Jones re-elected to Georgia Transmission board 
RECOMMENDED: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry Md, Ph.D
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bulloch was naval agent for the Confederate states
MYSTERY PHOTO: Plenty of clues await you in today’s mystery
CALENDAR: Ex-Chairman Charlotte Nash speaks May 16 to Gwinnett Historic Society

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by · May 13, 2022 · Full issues
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at what professionals think of the economy 

ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at what professionals think of the economy 

By Jack Bernard  |  Polls show that 89 percent of voters believe that the economy is America’s biggest issue, along with inflation, identified by 83 percent of respondents.

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by · May 13, 2022 · Another View
NEW for 4/1: The Water Tower; Help with candidates; Special weapon

NEW for 4/1: The Water Tower; Help with candidates; Special weapon

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Leaders celebrate innovative new facility, The Water Tower 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Know a candidate? Make sure they contact the Forum soon
ANOTHER VIEW: Georgia Democrats have special weapon in election: Donald Trump
FEEDBACK: China may see more possibility of being the peacemaker
UPCOMING: Jesus Christ Superstar returning to Fox Theatre in April 
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Police Department gains state certification
RECOMMENDED: Utopia by Thomas More
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Whitewater paddling is popular sport for many in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a photo which reminds us today is April Fool’s Day
LAGNIAPPE: This guy found a way to sprout
CALENDAR: Investiture of Dr. Jann Joseph as GGC president is Friday (today) at 10:30 a.m.

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by · April 1, 2022 · Full issues
ANOTHER VIEW: Georgia Democrats have special weapon: Donald Trump

ANOTHER VIEW: Georgia Democrats have special weapon: Donald Trump

By Jack Bernard |  Well, my favorite con man, Donald Trump, was recently here in Georgia in all his bombastic glory. His trip to our fine state was marked by his obsession with the 2020 election. 

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by · April 1, 2022 · Another View
NEW for 3/18: On tax time, primary candidates and gerrymandering

NEW for 3/18: On tax time, primary candidates and gerrymandering

Click here to read the latest edition. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Tax time need not be stressful, says GGC professor
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wow! Voters face 117 candidates during Gwinnett primary
ANOTHER VIEW: Gerrymandering not inevitable; but it stays with us
SPOTLIGHT: MTI Baths Inc.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Security cameras in two CIDs result in major crime reduction
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU sends donation to help Ukrainian Credit Union Fund
RECOMMENDED: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Richard Aeck noted for synthesis of engineering and architecture
MYSTERY PHOTO: Don’t let clues fool you as you identify this photograph
CALENDAR: Lilburn’s Liburnchaun Parade will be Saturday, at Lilburn City Park

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by · March 18, 2022 · Full issues
ANOTHER VIEW: Gerrymandering not inevitable; but it stays with us

ANOTHER VIEW: Gerrymandering not inevitable; but it stays with us

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist |  Gerrymandering in Gwinnett and elsewhere is not inevitable. Neither is it mandated that the two parties will ignore the needs of their constituents and only pursue their self-interest.  

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by · March 18, 2022 · Another View
NEW for 2/25: Thoughts on Georgia State and public broadcasting

NEW for 2/25: Thoughts on Georgia State and public broadcasting

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia State’s diverse model is what other universities can become
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Public broadcasting is welcome voice in our democracy
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Sees a benefit in having cameras in each classroom
UPCOMING: Here are commission and school board maps for fall election
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lee Roy Abernathy was big name in southern gospel music 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Clues may be staring you in the face with this photo
LAGNIAPPE: Red-shouldered hawk roving the grounds at Lawrenceville park
CALENDAR: Walk-in vaccine clinic is Saturday, February 26, at Lenora Park in Snellville

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by · February 25, 2022 · Full issues
FOCUS: Georgia State’s diverse model is what universities can become

FOCUS: Georgia State’s diverse model is what universities can become

By Jack Bernard  |  Georgia State University has become synonymous with the rise of Atlanta as a progressive city. The Social Action Alliance (SAA) is a new program at GSU that furthers its commitment to social justice.   

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by · February 25, 2022 · Today's Focus
VIEW: We must combat superstitions about the pandemic

VIEW: We must combat superstitions about the pandemic

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist  |  To get the Covid pandemic under control, we must achieve herd immunity, defined as 75 percent-plus of a state’s total population being fully vaccinated (currently two shots minimum). We have been able to achieve this goal with only one age group, seniors. Areas of the nation with lower vaccination rates have more Covid deaths. 

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by · February 11, 2022 · Another View