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NEW for 2/4: Real estate in N. Georgia; school board changes; more

NEW for 2/4: Real estate in N. Georgia; school board changes; more

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Norton forecasts North Georgia real estate prospects 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Note major changes at both Gwinnett school boards
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company 
FEEDBACK:  One way the Trump directives are getting personal
UPCOMING: Chamber plans 77th annual meeting on Feb. 7
RECOMMENDED: The Devil is Fine by John Vercher
OBITUARY: Martha Gilbert Holmes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Moonshine part of Georgia life before and during prohibition
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tall shaft may prove difficult as Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Consider joining book club at Norcross library

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by · February 4, 2025 · Full issues
Lakeside Chapel and Garden

FOCUS: Williams family building wedding venue at Lake Lanier

By Kasie Bolling  |  A spire is on the rise in Georgia – one that holds deep personal meaning for the family behind one of the South’s most popular destinations, Lake Lanier Islands resort. Under their company – Islands Management, The Williams Family purchased the lease rights to the lakeside resort from the State of Georgia in 2005. 

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by · November 22, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEW for 7/2: On invasive snails, debate lies, 2024 choice

NEW for 7/2: On invasive snails, debate lies, 2024 choice

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Large, invasive snail found at Lake Lanier
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Bulk of Americans can see through Trump’s lies 
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
ANOTHER VIEW: Makes decision on who he is supporting for president
FEEDBACK: U.S. mail caused major delays on absentee ballots
UPCOMING: Dog park in Lawrenceville to open in August
RECOMMENDED: The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates
GEORGIA TIDBIT: “Venerable Dr. Dagg” was early Baptist leader
MYSTERY PHOTO: Not only where’s today’s mystery, but also what
LAGNIAPPE: DAR chapter holds Flag Day celebration
CALENDAR: See a Clydesdale horse on Friday in downtown Norcross

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by · July 2, 2024 · Full issues
FOCUS: Large, invasive snails found at Lake Lanier

FOCUS: Large, invasive snails found at Lake Lanier

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS, Ga.  |  A new species of snails has been found in Lake Lanier that could be detrimental to the lake’s environment. Be on the lookout for them, and report any you find to the Department of Natural Resources.

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by · July 2, 2024 · Today's Focus
Lake Lanier, file photo.

LAGNIAPPE: Lake Lanier Islands

The next issue of GwinnettForum will be Sept. 26.

In the meantime, enjoy this relaxing picture of Lake Lanier Islands via Unsplash.

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by · September 15, 2023 · Uncategorized
NEW for 5/2: On trust’s birthday, Parson’s Pyramid, wetlands event

NEW for 5/2: On trust’s birthday, Parson’s Pyramid, wetlands event

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia Piedmont Land Trust marks 25th birthday
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering 1981 Lake Lanier’s “Parsons Pyramid” 
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
ANOTHER VIEW: Ninth Great Gwinnett Wetlands event coming on May 6
FEEDBACK: Mountain Park question before Planning Commission
UPCOMING: Summit on AgTech innovation coming May 4 at GGC
NOTABLE: Chattahoochee Handweavers presents juried show May 6
RECOMMENDED: America’s Founding Fathers, by Professor Allen C. Guelzo 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Land purchased by Henry Ford led to City of Richmond Hill
MYSTERY PHOTO: Golden dome of classic design in today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Local Children of Revolution chapter is tops in nation
CALENDAR: The Mitsubishi Electric Golf Classic returns to Duluth this week

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by · May 2, 2023 · Full issues
BRACK: Remembering Lake Lanier’s “Parsons Pyramid” from 1981

BRACK: Remembering Lake Lanier’s “Parsons Pyramid” from 1981

By Elliott Brack  |  A Duluth resident, Kay Montgomery, identified a recent setting sun photo on Lake Lanier, and sent additional information about activities in the past on Lake Lanier. 

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by · May 2, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you figure out where this modern art is placed?

MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you figure out where this modern art is placed?

Where’s this piece of modern art?  At least it’s highlighted in a bright, open setting, not hidden in some dark corner.  Send your best answer to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your hometown.

The most recent mystery photo baffled a lot of people, with lots of wild guesses, one person even thinking it was a specific lake in the Adirondacks. 

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by · April 21, 2023 · Mystery photos
NEW for 3/14: Two nonprofits partner; on Lake Lanier; Fuzzy line

NEW for 3/14: Two nonprofits partner; on Lake Lanier; Fuzzy line

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Two nonprofits partner to house unaccompanied minors 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Hold on Corps of Engineers: keep Sidney Lanier’s name for lake
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
ANOTHER VIEW: In mid 1950s, DeKalb-Gwinnett county line was confusing
FEEDBACK: Another reason for Gwinnett’s growth: Alton Crews
UPCOMING: Two Gwinnettians chosen for Washington Youth Tour
NOTABLE: New SPLOST funds coming for roadways
RECOMMENDED: Jazz by Toni Morrison
GEORGIA TIDBIT: State’s largest industrial complex is at Warner Robins
MYSTERY PHOTO: Facing busts are today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Peaceful scene behind Collins Hills Public Library
CALENDAR:” Reading is FUNdamental” at Duluth Library on March 25 

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by · March 14, 2023 · Full issues
Lake Lanier sunset. File.

BRACK: Hold on Corps of Engineers: Keep Sidney Lanier’s name for lake

By Elliott Brack | “Hold on there,” Army Corps of Engineers and the Army Base Renaming Commission. There’s no major reason for you to rename Lake Lanier.   

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by · March 14, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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