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ANOTHER VIEW: Thoughts on the economy, the markets, the world

By Randy Brunson  |  Charles Gave, of Gavekal Research, is an excellent researcher and outstanding analyst when it comes to the world’s economies and how they interact with each other.  One of the core philosophies of Gavekal’s research is that the economy is simply energy transformed.

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by · March 28, 2025 · Another View
NEW for 1/24: On the markets, football and Dr. King

NEW for 1/24: On the markets, football and Dr. King

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Economic suggestion for 2025: Stay the course 
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  2025 college football season was quite entertaining 
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
ANOTHER VIEW: Across Georgia, people celebrate King Day
FEEDBACK: Suggests adopting Britain’s Loyal Opposition system
UPCOMING: Sugarloaf CID seeking design for two crosswalks
NOTABLE: County forms opioid abatement committee 
RECOMMENDED: We have zero recommendations!  Please help!
OBITUARY: The Rev. William Pearman McLemore
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Two key executives created Georgia Power Foundation
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify this place, once a landmark?
LAGNIAPPE: Lanier Islands adds new members to resort staff
CALENDAR: Johns Creek Symphony plans concert Jan. 25

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by · January 24, 2025 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Economic suggestion for 2025 — Stay the course 

By Randy Brunson  |  How were the public markets in 2024? Another solid year, with the S&P 500 up 25 percent, its second year in a row with gains of more than 20 percent. The Fed lowered interest rates but the 10-year US Treasury yield moved in the opposite direction. 

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by · January 24, 2025 · Today's Focus
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ANOTHER VIEW: There are tax benefits for owning a business

By Randy Brunson |  Many of you may know the tax benefits of business ownership. If you do, this will be a refresher. If you don’t, this information may help reduce your tax bill. 

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by · December 24, 2024 · Another View
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ANOTHER VIEW: Implications of new national policies on the economy

By Randy Brunson.  |  Voters have returned Donald Trump to office. Among his campaign promises was an “America First” approach, which includes deporting illegal aliens and assessing significant tariffs on goods from around the globe, especially China.

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by · December 13, 2024 · Another View
Devastation wrought in North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.  Image by N.C. Department of Transportation via Wikimedia Commons.

FOCUS: You can help suffering hurricane victims 

By Randy Brunson | Several have asked if we had a list of organizations which you could give to, which are directly involved in restoration efforts in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. The following list is not at all exhaustive. But it does include organizations which are on the ground, making a difference.

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by · October 18, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEW for 9/13: On media noise, debate, new church

NEW for 9/13: On media noise, debate, new church

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  How to main sanity with all the continuous input?
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  It was an amazing performance Tuesday by Kamala
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia 
ANOTHER VIEW: Finding satisfaction when moving to a new church
FEEDBACK: You can help solve the problems of the shootings
UPCOMING: Judge clears way for Mulberry to hold first election
NOTABLE: Here’s a short recap of recent commission action 
RECOMMENDED: Ball at Versailles by Danielle Steel
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia is only state reduced to a British colony
MYSTERY PHOTO: Maybe you can you identify this city neighborhood
CALENDAR: Historical Society to hear about area’s oral history on Monday

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by · September 13, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 7/16: New GGC coach; Election nears; Stock market

NEW for 7/16: New GGC coach; Election nears; Stock market

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Atlanta native is new GGC women’s basketball coach
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  2024 election is now only 112 days away
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a review of the stock market for first half of 2024   
FEEDBACK: Public housing, a real solution and Stewart Cink
UPCOMING: Japanese coating machine maker to locate in Norcross
NOTABLE: Students participate in Project SEED at GGC
RECOMMENDED: This Fierce People by Alan Pell Crawford
GEORGIA TIDBIT: William McIntosh was controversial Lower Creek chief
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify this well-known lighthouse?
CALENDAR:  Posten speaks July 18 at Dacula Library

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by · July 16, 2024 · Full issues
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ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a review of the stock market for first half of 2024 

By Randy Brunson | For the first half of 2024, the S&P 500 was up 14.5 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 3.8 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite was up 18.1 percent. And this after a very solid 2023.

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by · July 16, 2024 · Another View
NEW for 6/11: On buying new home and annoying commercials

NEW for 6/11: On buying new home and annoying commercials

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  15 considerations before buying your first home
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Pharmaceutical commercials really annoy me
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Changes  coming to Buford Highway and JCB
NOTABLE: PCOM commemorates families of donor bodies
RECOMMENDED: Last House by M.F.K. Fisher
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s rural schools are third largest in the USA 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet harbor is today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Bluesberry Beer and Music Festival in Norcross on June 15

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by · June 11, 2024 · Full issues