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NEW for 6/14: On drug prices, runoff elections and more

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Why are drug prices for Americans so costly?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The runoff elections, a postal flyer and the pledge
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Figures out way to avoid all commercials on television
UPCOMING: Otter Exhibit opens Monday at Yellow River Sanctuary
NOTABLE: Peach State FCU focusing on fighting senior fraud
RECOMMENDED: The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tybee Island known for fresh air, salty breezes
MYSTERY PHOTO: Where’s this national banner flying on Flag Day?
CALENDAR: Virtual candidate forum will be held Friday night

by GwinnettForum · June 14, 2024 · Full issues

NEWS BRIEFS: Six races pending in June 18 primary runoff

There are six remaining political races to be determined in the June 18, 2024 primary runoff. Meanwhile early voting has begun, and will continue through June 14 at several locations in Gwinnett.

by GwinnettForum · June 4, 2024 · News

BRACK: A cheer for Senator Dixon for proposing higher chair’s salary

By Elliott Brack | Let’s hear a brisk “Hurrah” to Republican Senator Clint Dixon of Buford. Recently he announced that he would seek legislation to increase the salary of the Gwinnett County Commission chairman. The position of chair of the County Commission is the lowest in the five-county metro Atlanta area, being paid $86,920 annually.

by GwinnettForum · December 20, 2022 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

NEW for 12/11: On democracy, Senate endorsements, First Amendment

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here are the reasons we call the United States a democracy
EEB PERSPECTIVE: GwinnettForum endorses candidates in the U.S. Senate races
ANOTHER VIEW: Maintaining America’s several First Amendment rights
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Hopes others appreciate the soul of their family
UPCOMING: Duluth offers its town for backdrops or just to enjoy at Yuletide
NOTABLE: First GGC students in African American studies minor graduate
RECOMMENDED: The Greeks and the Irrational? by E.R. Dodds
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Public Service Commission dates back to 1897
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet, winding path can take you to peace and solitude

by GwinnettForum · December 11, 2020 · Full issues

NEW for 7/21: Runoff endorsements; A mother’s advice; Online teaching

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here are GwinnettForum Endorsements in the August 11 Runoff Election
ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering a Mother’s Advice: Don’t Let Up; Keep the Ball Moving
ANOTHER VIEW: Online Teaching Is Frustrating, Since Difficult To Motivate via Screen
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Russell Landscape to Clean Up and Maintain Hudgens’ Sculpture Garden
NOTABLE: Georgia Gwinnett College Selects New Food Service Provider
RECOMMENDED: Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Lewis Devoted His Life to Non-Violence and Civil Rights
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful Mystery Photo Looks Like an Advertisement for Tourism
LAGNIAPPE: Leadership Gwinnett Has Unique Graduation for Class of 2020

by GwinnettForum · July 21, 2020 · Full issues

BRACK: Early Democratic euphoria evaporates looking at runoff results

By Elliott Brack | DEC. 11, 2018 | Georgia Democrats may be encouraged by their 2018 election showing, but they should not be so upbeat about any long term prospect at winning control over the state soon.

All it takes is a look at the results in the two runoff elections.

by Elliott Brack · December 11, 2018 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

11/9: Hudgens Prize finalists; Big changes in Gwinnett politics

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Hudgens Center Announces Finalists for Its $50,000 Art Prize
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Oh, The Times Have Changed Quite Quickly in Politics in Gwinnett
SPOTLIGHT: Primerica, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Bet He Has Tongue-in-Cheek About Blue-Ribbon Government Panel!
UPCOMING: 23rd Annual Christmas Canteen Returns To Aurora Another Season
NOTABLE: Ex-Lilburn Mayor, Longtime Public Servant, Diana Preston, Has Died
RECOMMENDED: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gov. Ellis Arnall’s Political Tenure One of Most Unusual Circumstances
MYSTERY PHOTO: Two Big Clues Should Guide You To Answer This Mystery
CALENDAR: Democrats in Gwinnett Plan Victory Breakfast This Saturday

by GwinnettForum · November 9, 2018 · Full issues

11/6: On U.K. and Brexit; Elections may not be over; Think tanks

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Still the Question in Jolly England: Deal or No Deal on Brexit
EEB PERSPECTIVE: We Hate To Predict, But Statewide Politics May Not Be Over on Tuesday
ANOTHER VIEW: Think Tanks Need to Produce Detailed Military Expenditure Proposals
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: View of Washington Reminds Him of Third Graders on the Playground
UPCOMING: Georgia World War I Commission Offers Centerville Program Nov. 8
NOTABLE: GACS Theater Group Wins Four Awards in One-Act Competition
RECOMMENDED: The Cast by Danielle Steele
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ellis Arnall of Newnan Rises Fast To Become Successful Governor
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch Out Making Assumptions on This Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Reindeer Games Coming to Braselton Next Weekend

by GwinnettForum · November 6, 2018 · Full issues

BRACK: We hate to predict, but statewide politics may not be over Tuesday

By Elliott Brack | Here’s what we’ll predict: if the political polls are as accurate as the pollsters hope they will be in the 2018 election, politics in Georgia won’t be over today. We predict we’ll have a runoff in the governor’s race, and at least two other statewide races.

by GwinnettForum · November 6, 2018 · Elliott Brack's Perspective

7/20, full issue: Georgia’s under-appreciated treasure; Vote on Tuesday

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia State University Is State’ Under-Appreciated Treasure
EEB PERSPECTIVE: May Gwinnettians Have Big Turnout in the Runoff Election on Tuesday
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Takes Issue with Wilson Statement about New York Winner\
RECOMMENDED: The Little Paris Bookshop, by Nina George
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Influential Savannah Editor Has Great Influence on State Politics
MYSTERY PHOTO: Two Flags Could Give Some Clue about Today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Workshop, ribbon-cutting, more

by GwinnettForum · July 20, 2018 · Full issues

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>> Click here to read GwinnettForum’s endorsements for the 2024 election — from president to local and state offices.

SAMPLE BALLOTS

Consolidated sample ballots are available below and are not specific to a voter’s individual ballot. To find what your ballot will look like, visit My Voter Page on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

>> Click here for the 11/5 consolidated sample ballot in English/Spanish

>> Click here for the 11/5 consolidated sample ballot in English/Korean/Chinese/Vietnamese

MULBERRY CANDIDATES

Residents of the new city of Mulberry can read answers to questions put to the 15 candidates for the coming council elections through a public service offered by GwinnettForum.

>> Click here to learn about Mulberry’s candidates.

>> Click here for the Mulberry election FAQ and sample ballot

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.

Post Tagged with: "runoff"

NEW for 6/14: On drug prices, runoff elections and more

NEWS BRIEFS: Six races pending in June 18 primary runoff

BRACK: A cheer for Senator Dixon for proposing higher chair’s salary

NEW for 12/11: On democracy, Senate endorsements, First Amendment

NEW for 7/21: Runoff endorsements; A mother’s advice; Online teaching

BRACK: Early Democratic euphoria evaporates looking at runoff results

11/9: Hudgens Prize finalists; Big changes in Gwinnett politics

11/6: On U.K. and Brexit; Elections may not be over; Think tanks

BRACK: We hate to predict, but statewide politics may not be over Tuesday

7/20, full issue: Georgia’s under-appreciated treasure; Vote on Tuesday

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