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NEW for 12/14: Dreamers in limbo; Future of newspapers

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s un-American to hold 700,000 “Dreamers” in limbo
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The status of the newspaper industry is far from its best days
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Here’s one family’s ways to simplify Yule gift giving
UPCOMING: Gwinnett opens glass recycling center at Pinckneyville Park
NOTABLE: Duluth resident publishes book about the Summerour family
RECOMMENDED: The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Menaboni’s exhibitions in Georgia continue years after his death
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us where you think this Statue of Liberty is located
LAGNIAPPE: Worldwide photo exhibit now underway at Duluth Public Library

by GwinnettForum · December 14, 2021 · Full issues

BERNARD: It’s un-American to hold 700,000 “Dreamers” in limbo

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist | As of 2017, there were nearly 700,000 “Dreamers.” These “Dreamers” are undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. They are named after the Dream Act, which was first introduced into Congress 20 years ago (and reintroduced numerous times since), but never passed because of opposition from Republicans.

by GwinnettForum · December 14, 2021 · Another View, Today's Focus

NEW for 11/19: From infrastructure bill to leaf-blowing

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue
TODAY’S FOCUS: New national infrastructure bill welcomed by wide majority
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Norcross and Buford homeowners benefit from leaf vacuuming
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett League of Women Voters issues statement on legislation
UPCOMING: Wade Trim is first sustaining partner in Gwinnett’s Water Tower
NOTABLE: County budget for 2022 up 7.8 per cent, but no millage increase
RECOMMENDED: Republican Rescue by Chris Christy, and, Betrayal by Jonathan Karl
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Max Cleland wins close race for seat in U.S. Senate
MYSTERY PHOTO: Big clue awaits you in today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Frank Sharp’s new photo shows opens November 22 at Duluth Library

by GwinnettForum · November 19, 2021 · Full issues

FOCUS: New national infrastructure bill welcomed by wide majority

By Jack Bernard | The signed “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” by President Joe Biden is liked by a wide majority of the American voting public with only 24 percent opposing it. Even among Republican voters, only 44 percent are in opposition, despite Trump’s comments and those of other right wingers.

by GwinnettForum · November 19, 2021 · Today's Focus

NEW for 11/9: On redistricting, Braves’ memorabilia, vax rates

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s one view on legislature’s attempted redistricting plan
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Braves’ World Series memorabilia and other items
ANOTHER VIEW: What can be done to increase vaccination rates?
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald Johnson to be Veteran’s Day speaker
NOTABLE: Rehab of home in Suwanee wins national homebuilding award
RECOMMENDED: A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Chestnut trees once composed one quarter of all Appalachian forest
MYSTERY PHOTO: Statue of child reading a book is today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Bid on 100 original paintings, all 12×12 inches, at Norcross Studio and Gallery

by GwinnettForum · November 9, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 10/22: Hospital tower; Bankers’ concerns; Gerrymandering

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Northside Gwinnett Hospital to get new 10 story, 162 bed tower
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Proposal concerning private information upsets bankers
ANOTHER VOICE: Sees Democrats losing U.S. House because of gerrymandering
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Being ill brings him certain positive reflections
UPCOMING: County offers $100 Visa card when getting vaccine this weekend
NOTABLE: GGC snares $249,000 grant for chemistry research
RECOMMENDED: The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Italianate style flourished, since it was easier to build
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another mystery lighthouse begs its location
LAGNIAPPE: Welcoming alumni home
CALENDAR: Norcross to mark 151st anniversary of founding this Saturday

by GwinnettForum · October 22, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgians should reject radical Jody Hice for secretary of state
EEB PERSPECTIVE: When folks in the country got the time of day from railroads
ANOTHER VIEW: Old-line Republicans should retake control of their party
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Drama-filled headlines will continue to dominate news
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville smallest U.S. city to get $5 million ReCAST grant
NOTABLE: Gwinnettian adopts nieces who were in foster care in Canada
RECOMMENDED: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tom’s Foods of Columbus now owned by San Antonio Snacks
MYSTERY PHOTO: Spectacular night shot of classic structure is the Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Part of what it takes to put on a really big weekend in Duluth
CALENDAR: Former County Chairman to speak Sunday at Snellville Historical Society

by GwinnettForum · October 1, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized

NEW for 9/21: On Nixon, baseball, terrorism

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TODAY’S FOCUS: USA could stand a return of a Richard Nixon likeness
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Computer chip shortage and a story about electricity
ANOTHER VIEW: White terrorism didn’t start at Capitol on January 6, 2021
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Not surprised at anything; expect all matters to get worse
UPCOMING: Atlanta Music Club to award $33,000 in scholarships
NOTABLE: Summerour family history is subject of forthcoming book
OBITUARIES: Gloria Hayes
RECOMMENDATION: Folklore and the Sea by Horace Beck
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Largest military battle in state was at Chickamauga in 1863
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell us where you think this covered bridge is located
CALENDAR:Norcross Art Fest and Elisha Winn Fair will both be October 2-3

by GwinnettForum · September 21, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 9/10: On abortion ruling and community pride

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Texas abortion ruling might find impact in Georgia, too
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One way to know if a community is proud of itself
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: No room in his heart for people who do not get shots
UPCOMING: County awards $618,450 contract for Equity Action Plan
NOTABLE: GGC grad wins national award synthesizing waste cooking oil
RECOMMENDED: 44 Scotland Street series by Alexander McCall Smith
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gold leaf atop state capitol has been applied twice
MYSTERY PHOTO: What’s the location of this Mystery Photo of a tall church?
CALENDAR: Peachtree Corners Festival coming on September 18-19

by GwinnettForum · September 10, 2021 · Uncategorized

NEW for 8/31: On proposed bill, key fobs, more

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: New Senate Bill 202 to change next year’s voting significantly
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Watch out for those modern marvels; they have a “Gotcha!” program
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Sees problems with the way some transportation projects built
UPCOMING: British Car Fayre, in 21st year, coming to Norcross on September 11
NOTABLE: Review team at work already underway on 2021 Gwinnett budget
RECOMMENDATION: The Odyssey by Homer, translation by Emily Wilson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Watson-Brown Foundation supports rural students in higher education
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this six-story building is located on a hillside
LAGNIAPPE: Sons of the American Revolution chapter participate at the Birdies for the Brave
CALENDAR: Stripers open six game home stand Tuesday night

by GwinnettForum · August 31, 2021 · 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: "Jack Bernard"

NEW for 12/14: Dreamers in limbo; Future of newspapers

BERNARD: It’s un-American to hold 700,000 “Dreamers” in limbo

NEW for 11/19: From infrastructure bill to leaf-blowing

FOCUS: New national infrastructure bill welcomed by wide majority

NEW for 11/9: On redistricting, Braves’ memorabilia, vax rates

NEW for 10/22: Hospital tower; Bankers’ concerns; Gerrymandering

NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans

NEW for 9/21: On Nixon, baseball, terrorism

NEW for 9/10: On abortion ruling and community pride

NEW for 8/31: On proposed bill, key fobs, more

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