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NEWS BRIEFS: Gwinnett Chamber inks pact with Pan Asian American group
The Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett signed its sixth memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a local Asian American-focused chamber of commerce. This pact was signed with the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region, recognizing the intent of these organizations to collaborate, champion, and drive global business in both the region and abroad.
NEWS BRIEFS: Community recycling will be Feb. 11 at Gwinnett Fairgrounds
A community recycling event will be held on Saturday, February 11 at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful (GC&B) and its partner, the Department of Water Resources. The event will provide a FREE opportunity for its neighbors throughout the county to drop off household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal.
NEW for 10/14: Ordner’s 5K run; Delightful old photos
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Ordner Construction’s 11th annual 5K will benefit several charities
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’re some delightful old photographs that came our way
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Now expect political promises, fantasy images and scare tactics
UPCOMING: One stop veterans center opens in Lawrenceville
NOTABLE: Suwanee gets a new 25 acre park, anchored by its library
OBITUARIES: Pearl Chao Sharp
RECOMMENDED: 50th Annual Stone Mountain Highland Games
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Maine native in Atlanta donates land for Grant Park
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch it; things are not always what they seem
LAGNIAPPE: DAR chapter distributed free books at Elisha Winn Fair
CALENDAR: Fort Daniel Frontier Faire will be October 15 at Hog Mountain
NEW for 8/9: Lifelong learning; New objective; Water aerobics
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Hear about lessons in becoming a lifelong learner
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Commission should eliminate use of plastic packing and straws here
ANOTHER VIEW: Water aerobics offer fun and fellowship in the water
SPOTLIGHT: Crowne Plaza Hotel
FEEDBACK: It’s gratifying to see an innovative way to save Acacia trees
UPCOMING: Stripers giving more replica rings at some September games
NOTABLE: Toney becomes fourth chair of Leadership Gwinnett
RECOMMENDED: Elvis Close-Up by Jay B. Leviton and Ger J. Rijff
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Best Known Early Priest in Georgia was John Wesley
MYSTERY PHOTO: Period costume dress says something in this special photo
LAGNIAPPE: Here’s how one college continues a tradition
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Chamber’s Moxie Awards to take place on August 31
FOCUS: Hear about lessons in becoming a lifelong learner
By Melanie Conner | As the children of Rainbow Village prepare for their “back-to-school” return, I am reminded of countless school years from my own childhood. I fondly remember the classes and teachers that I loved, as well as those courses I did not love. I recall thinking “when on Earth will I ever need to use algebra or geometry in real life?”
NEW for 1/25: On COVID fight; Summerour family; more
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Federal Drug Administration falls short in fight against COVID
EEB PERSPECTIVE: From Germany to Georgia: following the Summerour family
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
UPCOMING: Free household hazardous waste day coming up on February 12
NOTABLE: Rainbow Village adds three members to its board
OBITUARIES: Hartwell B. Wash
RECOMMENDED: Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano, Duluth
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia last Southern state with Sunday sales “blue law”
MYSTERY PHOTO: There’s more to this photo than you might think
LAGNIAPPE: Sometimes the light comes on at just the right time
CALENDAR: North Gwinnett Kiwanis sponsor father-daughter dance
NEWS BRIEFS: Free household hazardous waste day coming up on Feb. 12
With “Decluttering” and “Getting Organized” topping the lists of many Gwinnett County residents’ New Year resolutions, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful and Gwinnett Water Resources have an event in store that will help them do just that. On Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., cars will line up in the sprawling parking lot at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds to rid their homes of household hazardous waste, that is, products like pesticides, antifreeze, spray paint, auto batteries and more.
NEW for 10/29: On GGC drumming, fire department, Rainbow Village award
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TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC halls resonate with rhythmic sounds of drumming
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett’s pride shows through its modern fire department
ANOTHER VIEW: Rainbow Village honors Stricklands with first Humanitarian Award
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC
FEEDBACK: After reading Forum, feels better on hanging up on scammer calls
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville adopts downtown master plan update
NOTABLE: Hydroponic farm begins operations in Peachtree Corners
RECOMMENDED: The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel, with Bret Witter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Richard Russell father of national school lunch program
MYSTERY PHOTO: Critter alongside a road is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross officials cut ribbon for opening of its new library
CALENDAR: Norcross to hold first Deutsche Klassic Autoberfest on Saturday
Gwinnett Forum | Dec. 20, 2024
“….if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness.”
— Canadian Author Robertson Davies (1913-1995).
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.
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