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NEW for 10/4: On the market and election; Helene clean-up; Children

NEW for 10/4: On the market and election; Helene clean-up; Children

Click here to read the latest new edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Does the stock market care who wins the election?
EEB PERSPECTIVE:  Gwinnett Salvation Army leading Valdosta storm relief
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
ANOTHER VIEW: Children must be trained to see mental health problems
FEEDBACK: Happy birthday to Jimmy Carter as he turns 100
UPCOMING: International firms plan Sugarloaf Industrial Hub
NOTABLE: PCOM, UGA sign agreement for medical partnership
RECOMMENDED: Revelations by Mary Sharratt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lookout Mountain located in three states
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you identify these ruins of a castle?
LAGNIAPPE: 45th Elisha Winn Fair coming October 5-6
CALENDAR: Bananarama III Here We Go Again is playing at Lionheart Theatre

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by · October 4, 2024 · Full issues
NEW for 6/7: On Salvation Army “lassies” and a boomer childhood

NEW for 6/7: On Salvation Army “lassies” and a boomer childhood

Click here to read the New, full edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Salvation Army “lassies” were first females in the military 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Native recalls her boomer childhood, with humor 
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK:  Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November
NOTABLE: Tech Wins Distinguished Credentialing Award
RECOMMENDED: El Lobo Mexican Restaurant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Insurance giant Aflac has 50 million policies worldwide
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you deduce where this flagpole is standing?
CALENDAR: Youth Talent Show to be at the Lionheart Theatre on June 8 

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by · June 7, 2024 · Full issues
Handing out doughnuts. Photos provided.

FOCUS: Salvation Army “lassies” were first females in the military 

By Capt. Paul Ryerson  |  When you hear that it is National Doughnut Day, you may think it’s just another marketing ploy to get you to stop at your local doughnut shop.

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by · June 7, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEW for 12/12: On health care and remembering an old friend

NEW for 12/12: On health care and remembering an old friend

Click here to read the latest from GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Former President Trump is clueless on health care
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Remembering a close friend of 60 years
SPOTLIGHT:  Georgia Gwinnett College
FEEDBACK:  On national leaders and Rep. Collins
UPCOMING: County awards contracts for several initiatives
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Stith Pemberton and Coca-Cola
MYSTERY PHOTO: Wow. Look at the gables on this structure!
CALENDAR: Poll worker hiring set for Dec. 18

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by · December 12, 2023 · Full issues
NEWS BRIEFS: Salvation Army’s “Doing the most good” luncheon will be March 7

NEWS BRIEFS: Salvation Army’s “Doing the most good” luncheon will be March 7

Salvation Army of Gwinnett County will host the ninth Annual “Doing the most good” Luncheon on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Atlanta Northeast located at 6050 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross.

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by · January 31, 2023 · News
NEWS BRIEFS: Habitat, Lawrenceville to partner and build four houses

NEWS BRIEFS: Habitat, Lawrenceville to partner and build four houses

The City of Lawrenceville and the Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity are partnering in a project to build four houses in the city limits of Lawrenceville in 2023.  At the December 14 meeting, the City Council approved an agreement allowing the project to begin in the first quarter 2023.

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by · December 20, 2022 · News
NEW for 11/6: On liberalism, election results, science education

NEW for 11/6: On liberalism, election results, science education

Click here to read the latest issue. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: He’s proud to call himself a liberal with no apologies about it
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett transit referendum results may not be known until next week
ANOTHER VIEW: GGC chemistry professor engages students with the soft side of science
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Norcross seeks input Tuesday for Buford Highway corridor master plan
NOTABLE: Walmart and Salvation Army join to work together during holidays
RECOMMENDED: You Always Remember Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia candidates for offices must comply with fund-raising rules
MYSTERY PHOTO: Plaza Scene Shows People Enjoying the Good Life

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by · November 6, 2020 · Full issues
12/17: On a new book program; Salvation Army’s service

12/17: On a new book program; Salvation Army’s service

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: New Book Program Seeks to Influence Great Little Minds
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Salvation Army Serves All People Who Come to Its Doors
SPOTLIGHT: Precision Planning, Inc.,
FEEDBACK: Concerned About Chairman’s Position, Preferring Part-Time Role
UPCOMING: Cities Choose Mike Mason of Peachtree Corners for ARC Board
NOTABLE: Improvements of $2.05 Million Coming To Dacula Park
RECOMMENDED: Dragonfly by Leila Meacham
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Nell Choate Jones Had Solid Art Career Beginning in Mid-Life
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can You Figure Out Where This Routine Event Is Taking Place?
LAGNIAPPE: Lawrenceville DAR Chapter Celebrates 30 Year of Tamassee Support
CALENDAR: Temple Beth Israel To Light Menorah in Snellville December 22

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by · December 17, 2019 · Full issues
BRACK: Salvation Army serves all people who come to its doors

BRACK: Salvation Army serves all people who come to its doors

By Elliott Brack  | A recent story concerning the Salvation Army, Chick-fil-A and the LGBTQ community raised some concerns.  Chick-fil-A’s Foundation had announced that it was no longer funding some Salvation Army programs.

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by · December 17, 2019 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
6/10: Hawaiian trip; Couple will be missed; No to gator

6/10: Hawaiian trip; Couple will be missed; No to gator

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s What One Couple Saw on A Visit to Our 50th State—Hawaii!
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Salvation Army Couple’s Next Post Is Tampa; Will Be Missed Here
ANOTHER VIEW: Wants No Part of That Gator around Lilburn
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: One Perspective of Washington State’s Mail-In Voting Procedure
UPCOMING: Parks and Recreation Offering Plethora of Camps This Summer
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Place CID Expands for Fourth Time, Adding New Properties
RECOMMENDED: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Garden Club of Georgia Dates from 1928 Founding
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Opportunity Often Wears
MYSTERY PHOTO: Stately Home Comes with a Story
LAGNIAPPE: Quiet Afternoon During a Setting Sun
CALENDAR: Author Plans Visit to Peachtree Corners

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