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NEW for 10/8: On Mulberry election, Oscars and retaining doctors

NEW for 10/8: On Mulberry election, Oscars and retaining doctors

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Gwinnett files lawsuit to stop Mulberry; High court won’t halt election
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Former Oscar producer, firm still designs recognitions 
SPOTLIGHT: Sugarloaf Community Improvement District
ANOTHER VIEW: Another view of the problems retaining doctors
FEEDBACK: Suggests better way to identify the two Bushes
UPCOMING: Buford and County schools ranked as best in Georgia
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Library wins international Top Innovator award
RECOMMENDED: End Times by Peter Turchin 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Beverly Buchanan’s art grounded in the rural South
MYSTERY PHOTO: Hurrah, hurrah: time to identify another lighthouse
LAGNIAPPE: Another earth project coming along among us
CALENDAR: Aging Adult Expo will be at the Dacula Library today

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by · October 8, 2024 · Full issues
NEWS BRIEFS: Judge clears way for Mulberry to hold first election

NEWS BRIEFS: Judge clears way for Mulberry to hold first election

An election to create the first City Council for the City of Mulberry is going forth on November 5.  A challenge to the law creating the city was dismissed by Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Tadia Whitner on Monday, clearing the way for the city election.

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by · September 13, 2024 · News
Some of the candidates running for election in the new city of Mulberry. Click to meet the candidates.

BRACK: Handy for Mulberry election: Information on candidates

By Elliott Brack | Coming up this fall, voters in the boundaries of the new City of Mulberry will elect five councilmen. Those elected in turn, will decide among themselves who will be their presiding officer, or mayor.

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by · September 6, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEWS BRIEFS: 16 candidates seek Mulberry council 

NEWS BRIEFS: 16 candidates seek Mulberry council 

Sixteen candidates are seeking to become members of the new  city of Mulberry in its initial municipal election on November 5.   GwinnettForum obtained the list of candidates from the Elections Division of Gwinnett County government.

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by · September 3, 2024 · News
FOCUS: First Mulberry city meeting will be held Sept. 2

FOCUS: First Mulberry city meeting will be held Sept. 2

DACULA, Ga.  |  The City of Mulberry’s interim representatives will hold their first introductory public meeting on Monday, September 2, at 6: 30 p.m. at the Hamilton Mill Clubhouse (1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway) in Dacula. 

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by · August 30, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: County holds taxes to be same as 2023 rate

NEWS BRIEFS: County holds taxes to be same as 2023 rate

Gwinnett Commissioners this week adopted the 2024 millage rate at 6.95 mills for the general fund, which is no change from the 2023 rate. 

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by · July 19, 2024 · News
NEW for 5/7: Pro and con on new City of Mulberry; Elizabeth Williams

NEW for 5/7: Pro and con on new City of Mulberry; Elizabeth Williams

Click here to read the full, new edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Urges vote for City of Mulberry, citing local control
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering the library’s Elizabeth H. Williams 
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Community Improvement District
ANOTHER VIEW: Beware! The Mulberry vote is not what you think
FEEDBACK: Note the writer’s wordage in this diatribe
UPCOMING: New technical application makes for safer streets 
NOTABLE: Southern Living lists Lilburn among best towns
RECOMMENDED: The Warden, by Anthony Trollope
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Social change agendas bring on new movements
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a tribute to someone; but who?
CALENDAR: Richt speaks Thursday at Salvation Army lunch

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by · May 7, 2024 · Full issues
Coker

FOCUS: Urges vote for City of Mulberry, citing local control

By Michael Coker | Passing the City of Mulberry referendum will allow us the opportunity to bring local control back to our community.

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by · May 7, 2024 · Today's Focus
Hughes

ANOTHER VIEW: Beware! The Mulberry vote is not what you think

By Steve Hughes | I am a 70-year-old retiree and have lived on Four Seasons Court in Dacula for 35 years.  Recently, I filed the first lawsuit of my life. That lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the charter for the proposed City of Mulberry. 

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by · May 7, 2024 · Another View
NEWS BRIEFS: Bill creating the City of Mulberry goes to governor

NEWS BRIEFS: Bill creating the City of Mulberry goes to governor

The possibility of establishing the City of Mulberry in Gwinnett County hurdled another step last week as the Georgia Legislature sent a bill creating the city to Gov. Brian Kemp. Once signed by the governor, and if approved by voters, it would become the 17th city in Gwinnett.

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by · February 13, 2024 · News
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