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8/7, full issue: Church and state; Governor’s race; Funeral processions; More

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Keeping Church and State Separate Is Best for our Nation for all Sakes
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Looking at the Races for Governor, 7th District Congressional Seat
ANOTHER VIEW: Southern Custom of Stopping for Funerals In Danger of Disappearing
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Associates, P.C.
FEEDBACK: Watch Out! That Former Lilburn Web Site Is Now an Escort Service
UPCOMING: Tickets Ready August 14 for Annual Decatur Book Festival
NOTABLE: Three in Entrepreneur Competition Got Start in Snellville Shark Tank
RECOMMENDED: The Only Story by Julian Barnes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bleckley County Named for Extraordinary Jurist Logan Bleckley
MYSTERY PHOTO: Creature Rising out of Water is This Edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Annual Button Down Dash Will Be at Chamber on August 11

by GwinnettForum · August 7, 2018 · Full issues

7/20, full issue: Georgia’s under-appreciated treasure; Vote on Tuesday

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia State University Is State’ Under-Appreciated Treasure
EEB PERSPECTIVE: May Gwinnettians Have Big Turnout in the Runoff Election on Tuesday
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Takes Issue with Wilson Statement about New York Winner\
RECOMMENDED: The Little Paris Bookshop, by Nina George
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Influential Savannah Editor Has Great Influence on State Politics
MYSTERY PHOTO: Two Flags Could Give Some Clue about Today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Workshop, ribbon-cutting, more

by GwinnettForum · July 20, 2018 · Full issues

6/12, full issue: On NFL and kneeling; new STEM school; GA-7 runoff

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TODAY’S FOCUS: NFL Players Kneel in Respect to Problem Often Swept Under Rug
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Visiting the New Paul Duke STEM School; Grad Rates at Georgia State
ANOTHER VIEW: Kathleen Allen’s Thoughts on Upcoming Democratic Run-Off
SPOTLIGHT: Walton EMC
FEEDBACK: Most Bothered by Moral Cowards Incapable of Taking Responsibility
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Witness
UPCOMING: Duluth Plans Community Clean-up and Free Dumping on June 16
RECOMMENDED: Movie Review: Chopin: Desire for Love
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Abbot Publishes Work with Meticulous Illustrations of Species
MYSTERY PHOTO: Water Rolling Over a Dam Is One Clue in Mystery Photo
CALENDAR

by GwinnettForum · June 12, 2018 · Full issues

5/29: On Trump and women; Helpful discussion on death; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Cites Quotations from President Donald Trump about Women
EEB PERSPECTIVE: High Level Discussion About Death Is Beautifully Beneficial
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
FEEDBACK: Suggests Placing Mental Health Centers on School Campuses
McLEMORE’S WORLD: No Emails
UPCOMING: Here’s List of Candidates To Be Voted on in the July 24 Runoff
NOTABLE: Duluth Cycling Clinic Focuses on Disease Prevention and Health
RECOMMENDED: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah River Ecology Research Site Among Best Understood in World
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here Are Results from Two Mysteries
CALENDAR: Duluth’s 10th Annual Fine Arts Gala Coming June 2

by GwinnettForum · May 29, 2018 · Full issues

5/22: On community justice; Dreams; Disaster program

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TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC Professor Heads the Criminal Justice Association of Georgia
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Now Here Come Explosions in Space Creating Electricity for Us
ANOTHER VIEW: Look for More Disaster Programs with new DHHS Secretary
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
UPCOMING: Suwanee Arts Group Announces Summer Program Classes
NOTABLE: Georgia Gwinnett College Graduates 580 Students, Largest Class Ever
RECOMMENDED: Dream: Discover Personal Strength in One Word by Mark Rutland
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Public Opinion Polls Gather Attitudes of People on Many Issues
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tell Us More About the Statue of This Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: PCOM Physical Therapy Program Gets Underway on June 4

by GwinnettForum · May 22, 2018 · Full issues

5/4: Three-time winner; Georgia’s elections; Immigration support

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Parker Jennings of GACS Completes Hat Trick with Third Shuler Award
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s a Reflective Look at this 2018 Georgia Elective Season
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a Fact: Most Americans Support Immigration to This Country
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College
FEEDBACK: Appreciates Long Tenure of Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks
McLEMORE’S WORLD: The Whole Plate
UPCOMING: Many Opportunities for Advanced Voting in Gwinnett This Election
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Begins Work on Corridor to Georgia Gwinnett College
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Through Internet, Georgia Citizens Have Equal Access to Information
MYSTERY PHOTO: As They Say, Things Are Not Always What They Seem
CALENDAR: Attend a Workshop on How To Administer an Estate

by GwinnettForum · May 4, 2018 · Full issues

4/24: New PCOM campus; Candidates and diversity; Divisiveness

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TODAY’S FOCUS: PCOM To Break Ground on South Georgia Campus on April 26
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The 2018 Primary Candidates come from Many States, Many Countries
ANOTHER VIEW: Close-mindedness Based on Lack of Diverse Info Builds Divisiveness
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Several Transportation Factors Continue To Be Ignored
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Baptism
UPCOMING: 200 Years of Snellville History To Be Available for Sale on April 29
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU Expands by Buying Toccoa Credit Union Branch
RECOMMENDED: More Recommendations Needed Urgently
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Wetlands Area near Valdosta Is Vast Ecological Educational Center
MYSTERY PHOTO: Think Coastal To Figure Out This Seafaring Theme
CALENDAR: Snellville Drug Take-Back Day Is April 28

by GwinnettForum · April 24, 2018 · Full issues

4/10: On home fire safety; Brand Bank’s change; Newnan rally

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Fire Department Offers Seniors Devices To Improve Home Safety
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Brand Bank Potential Sale Cuts Link with Old Time Banking in Gwinnett
ANOTHER VIEW: Racist Gathering Being Planned in Newnan on April 21
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Aging
UPCOMING: 12th Annual Supplier Symposium for County Set for April 26
NOTABLE: Alexander’s Diamonds Moves from Toco Hills to Lawrenceville
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Paul the Apostle of Christ: Affirm Films, 2018
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Burrison Helps Publicize Jug Makers of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Take a Look at maybe King Kong In Action
CALENDAR: Southern Wings Bird Club Plans Hike on April 14

by GwinnettForum · April 10, 2018 · Full issues

3/30: New local history book; Gwinnett’s voters; Single-payer health plan

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Local Author Compiles History of Mountain Park-Trickum Community
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett May Total More than 500,000 Registered Voters for Primary
ANOTHER VIEW: Comprehensive Single Payer Insurance Is the Right Answer
SPOTLIGHT: Walton EMC
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Runneth Over
UPCOMING: County Seeks 45 Acres of Parkland through Eminent Domain
NOTABLE: Snellville Police, CVS Pharmacy Partner for Safer Medication Disposal
RECOMMENDED: The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Harry Crews’ Stories Are Rooted in the Southern Gothic Tradition
MYSTERY PHOTO: A More Leisurely Photo Requires Your Identification Today
CALENDAR: Rotary Plans Career Night at Norcross High on April 12

by GwinnettForum · March 30, 2018 · Full issues

3/23: Church’s anniversary: No One Eats Alone; AARP defends

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TODAY’S FOCUS: St. Edward’s Episcopal Church Will Mark 50th Anniversary This Year
EEB PERSPECTIVE: No One Eats Alone Program Makes Sense; UGA Football “G” Logo
ANOTHER VIEW: AARP Is An Organization Defending Senior’s Earned Rights
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway 85 Gwinnett
FEEDBACK: Two from Community Remember Work of Patsy Rooks
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Tofu
UPCOMING: Bicentennial Torch Now in Lilburn, Moves to Bethesda Park Next
NOTABLE: GGC Faculty Member Wins State’s Highest Faculty Award
RECOMMENDATION: The Hours (2002 film)
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gram Parsons Comes Out of Waycross and Into Alt-Country Music
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautifully Lighted Seaside Scene Is Today’s Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Myrtle Beach
CALENDAR: Muddbuggs and music returned to Duluth on March 31

by GwinnettForum · March 23, 2018 · 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"

8/7, full issue: Church and state; Governor’s race; Funeral processions; More

7/20, full issue: Georgia’s under-appreciated treasure; Vote on Tuesday

6/12, full issue: On NFL and kneeling; new STEM school; GA-7 runoff

5/29: On Trump and women; Helpful discussion on death; more

5/22: On community justice; Dreams; Disaster program

5/4: Three-time winner; Georgia’s elections; Immigration support

4/24: New PCOM campus; Candidates and diversity; Divisiveness

4/10: On home fire safety; Brand Bank’s change; Newnan rally

3/30: New local history book; Gwinnett’s voters; Single-payer health plan

3/23: Church’s anniversary: No One Eats Alone; AARP defends

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