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

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

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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

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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

NEW for 8/24: On doctors, two mayors, one president

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Where have all the doctors gone? We need more of ‘em than ever
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two Gwinnett mayors inducted in Ga. Municipal Hall of Fame
ANOTHER VIEW: Feels President Biden let us down on the withdrawal from Afghanistan
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Appreciates President Biden getting troops out of Afghan war
UPCOMING: French-American Chamber moving its office to Peachtree Corners
NOTABLE: Total of 72 candidates running for Gwinnett city council slots
RECOMMENDATION: I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig and Phillip Rucker
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Midway was early center of activity on Georgia coast
MYSTERY PHOTO: This is not your everyday Mystery Photo for you to solve
LAGNIAPPE: Here’s another perspective of Watson Mill State Park bridge
CALENDAR: Talk on renewable energy will be on Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m.

by GwinnettForum · August 24, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 8/10: On a music leader, Covid War, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Duluth resident is new president of the Atlanta Music Club
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here are positive indications we are winning the Covid War
ANOTHER VIEW: Will Kemp put forth viable plans to contain Covid-19?
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group
FEEDBACK: Here’s another puzzle for GwinnettForum readers to solve
UPCOMING: Leadership Gwinnett announced 42 members of Class of 2022
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Chamber names award winners at 73rd dinner
RECOMMENDED: Ping’s Grill in Toccoa, Ga.
GEORGIA TIDBIT: 70th Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee begins August 13
MYSTERY PHOTO: Who is that rather elegantly-fancied dandy in the red suit?
LAGNIAPPE: This bee shows Mother Nature still toiling away
CALENDAR: ATLReads Virtual Book Club discusses Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, August 17

by GwinnettForum · August 10, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 8/3: On higher medical costs; Get vaccinated; Rep. Hice

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Consolidation of hospitals will lead to higher medical costs
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Protect yourself and others: get a Covid vaccination
ANOTHER VIEW: Jody Hice continually issues misleading and false statements
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Looking at Republican party members in three counties
UPCOMING: County takes first steps of Parks and Recreation master plan
NOTABLE: Question buying a solar system from door-to-door pitchman
OBITUARIES: Kelvin (Kelly) J. Kelkenberg
RECOMMENDED: Roadrunner, a film about Anthony Bourdain
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Playwright Eugene O’Neill lived on Sea Island for four years
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo is distinctive in looks and use
LAGNIAPPE: Bug makes journey across a leaf, from Hickory, N.C.
CALENDAR: Southwest Chamber to present Commission Chairman on Friday morning

by GwinnettForum · August 3, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 6/29: Looking back at career; Neighborliness; Voting laws

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TODAY’S FOCUS: North Gwinnett grad enjoyed working in schools for 43 years
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Ever awakened on the weekend by noise of leaf blowers?
ANOTHER VIEW: Georgians divided along party lines on new voting laws
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: If a one percent tax would work, why not do better with five percent?
UPCOMING: Georgia Banking Company announces relaunch of business
NOTABLE: Sugar Hill firm gets contract for new Snellville library
RECOMMENDED: Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Book about Georgia chain gangs of 1930s becomes sensation
MYSTERY PHOTO: Pinpoint where this water dam is located for today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Yep, passion flowers can bloom in Georgia
CALENDAR: Fourth of July celebrations coming this weekend at these cities

by GwinnettForum · June 29, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 5/14: Morgan returns; Salvage operation; Trump support

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Bartow Morgan returns to banking with new acquisition
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Golden Ray salvage going slow near Georgia’s Golden Isles
ANOTHER VIEW: Evangelicals are stout in their support of Donald Trump
SPOTLIGHT: Renasant Bank
FEEDBACK: Reviewing facts on January 6 insurrection at the Capitol
UPCOMING: Gwinnettt, Gangnam district in Korea, agree to collaboration
NOTABLE: LAN Systems of Gwinnett sold to Durham’s WorkSmart
RECOMMENDED: Heaven and Hell, a History of the Afterlife by Bart D. Ehrman
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Augusta Canal of 1845 provided early power and transportation
MYSTERY PHOTO: Many may have driven by today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: La’Nece Strickland of Lawrenceville recognized for distinctive honor

by GwinnettForum · May 14, 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 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

NEW for 8/24: On doctors, two mayors, one president

NEW for 8/10: On a music leader, Covid War, more

NEW for 8/3: On higher medical costs; Get vaccinated; Rep. Hice

NEW for 6/29: Looking back at career; Neighborliness; Voting laws

NEW for 5/14: Morgan returns; Salvage operation; Trump support

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