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NEW for 9/1: On taxes, GGC’s Wilson, abortion

NEW for 9/1: On taxes, GGC’s Wilson, abortion

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Looking at the many ways Americans are taxed
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Darin Wilson leads amazing sports record at GGC
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company 
ANOTHER VIEW: To win, Democrats must come down strong for abortion
FEEDBACK: Why not use SPLOST funds for handicapped field?
UPCOMING: Downtown Association recognizes two Suwanee projects
NOTABLE: Ride Gwinnett expands with new routes, plus microtransit
RECOMMENDED: Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ida Cox, from Toccoa, was pioneering blues singer
MYSTERY PHOTO: What is the function of the photo of this building?
CALENDAR: The Nerd opens Sept. 8 at Lionheart Theatre

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by · September 1, 2023 · Full issues
FOCUS: Looking at the many ways Americans are taxed

FOCUS: Looking at the many ways Americans are taxed

By Randy Brunson  |  Most of us experience taxes in three ways. Taxes on cash flow, such as on earned income, unearned income, and capital gains; taxes on real and personal property; and purchase taxes, such as sales and VAT taxes. Local and state jurisdictions have a variety of other taxes and user fees, depending on their perceived need, their various agendas, and what they think they can get away with.

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by · September 1, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEW for 3/3: On ‘plantation capitalism;’ police hiring; S&P 500

NEW for 3/3: On ‘plantation capitalism;’ police hiring; S&P 500

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Here it comes again: misguided “Plantation Capitalism”
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Action from 2006 might be harming police hiring
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
ANOTHER VIEW: What variation in the S&P 500 tells us about the future
FEEDBACK: Disagrees with statements about Gwinnett schools
UPCOMING: County Chairman gives 2023 State of the County address
NOTABLE: GGC’s Super Saturday STEM program aims at sixth graders
RECOMMENDED: Acai Bowl in Peachtree Corners
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bibb Manufacturing was key element in textiles in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Perhaps you can make headway on today’s photograph? 
LAGNIAPPE: Oooops. The last identification was wrong
CALENDAR: Lionheart Theatre of Norcross has new presentation

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by · March 3, 2023 · Full issues
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ANOTHER VIEW: What variation in the S&P 500 tells us about the future

By Randy Brunson |  On my desk is a chart with S&P 500 data going back to 1929, almost 100 years. What does it show? The number of new highs set by the S&P 500 each year, over that time period. It’s fascinating for those of us who study trends.

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by · March 3, 2023 · Another View
NEW for 1/17: On starting 2023; New names for bases; Pesky invader

NEW for 1/17: On starting 2023; New names for bases; Pesky invader

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s not exciting, but start 2023 by reviewing the basics 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here is the list of the new names for Army bases
ANOTHER VIEW: What happened to nighttime guest in Gabby’s area
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: New Army base names may break their identity 
UPCOMING: Gwinnett County Transit becomes “Ride Gwinnett”
NOTABLE: Check out new mural, Meet me on Main, in downtown Duluth
RECOMMENDED: The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora, M.D
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Maule Air makes short takeoff and landing aircraft
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a colorful lighthouse for you to ponder
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Corrections offers Career Fair on January 21

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by · January 17, 2023 · Full issues
FOCUS: It’s not exciting, but start 2023 by reviewing the basics 

FOCUS: It’s not exciting, but start 2023 by reviewing the basics 

By Randy Brunson  |  Welcome to 2023! As we do each year, we will start 2023 with a review of the basics. The basics aren’t fancy, require no special knowledge, and generally don’t make for exciting party conversation. 

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by · January 17, 2023 · Today's Focus
NEW for 1/3: Two views on Peachtree Corners, one on grieving

NEW for 1/3: Two views on Peachtree Corners, one on grieving

Click here to read the full edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Peachtree Corners Council considering hiring a city marshal
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Peachtree Corners showing how to produce State of the City
ANOTHER VIEW: When you have a loss, grieving is a natural process
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company.
FEEDBACK: Search out for credibility in seeking information today
UPCOMING: Veterans Hall of Fame offering $4,000 ROTC scholarships
NOTABLE: After three years in business, Parsons Roofing earns its new name
RECOMMENDED: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Carroll County’s Babbie Mason is Christian singer-songwriter
MYSTERY PHOTO: Distant shoreline asks for its location
CALENDAR: Duluth library to host two local authors on January 12

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by · January 3, 2023 · Full issues
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ANOTHER VIEW: When you have a loss, grieving is a natural process

By Randy Brunson  |  One of the great beauties of life is that we have the opportunity to meet so many people. And we find that the varied and diverse backgrounds, countries of origin, belief systems and perspectives that each of them brings, adds richness to the tapestry of our lives.

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by · January 3, 2023 · Another View
NEW for 5/6: On war, solicitor’s criminal contempt, Orrin Hatch

NEW for 5/6: On war, solicitor’s criminal contempt, Orrin Hatch

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: As long as man has personal challenges, there will be war
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Why Gwinnett State Court held solicitor in criminal contempt
ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering a fellow school grad, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Why burden women? Why not male birth control?
UPCOMING: Hudgens names four finalists for 2023 Georgia Art Prize
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Tech and Ford Motor announce educational partnership
OBITUARIES: Tiffany Porter of Duluth
RECOMMENDED: Sparrow Sisters by Ellen Herrick
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early years of state known as Trustee Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Don’t search in metro areas for this photograph
LAGNIAPPE: Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Provide ‘Trail Magic’
CALENDAR: Mountain Park Business Connect to form May 10

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by · May 6, 2022 · Full issues
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FOCUS: As long as man has personal challenges, there will be war

By Randy Brunson |  Thomas Sowell tackled the fundamental challenge with world peace in his book, A Conflict of Visions.

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by · May 6, 2022 · Today's Focus
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