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NEW for 5/31: A retirement, act of courtesy, more

NEW for 5/31: A retirement, act of courtesy, more

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Becky Pope plans to retire from specialty of designing schools 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One small act of common courtesy cheered my day
ANOTHER VIEW: Will the war in Ukraine mean the end of Putin?
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK:  Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: GGC seeks applicants for summer wellness program
NOTABLE: Community Foundation makes awards of $355,000 
RECOMMENDED: Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Plant location has particular significance in Xeriscaping
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s another lighthouse for you to identify
CALENDAR: Gwinnett County is offering free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches

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by · May 31, 2022 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Pope plans to retire from specialty of designing schools 

By Brian Luders |  Local architect Becky Pope has announced her plan to retire at the end of June from Lindsay Pope Brayfeld and Associates. She was an early employee of the company, starting in 1981. 

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by · May 31, 2022 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Addressing the question of why there is a teacher shortage

FOCUS: Addressing the question of why there is a teacher shortage

By Alexander Tillman |  For years the public has been warned of an impending teacher shortage. There has been a shortage in rural and intercity schools for years, but now the problem has spread to the suburbs. Schools in higher socio-economic districts are now feeling the pinch. I have enjoyed being an educator for nearly 30 years. So why is this happening?

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by · December 3, 2021 · Today's Focus
BRACK: Coming E-SPLOST-6 should be approved by Gwinnett voters

BRACK: Coming E-SPLOST-6 should be approved by Gwinnett voters

By Elliott Brack |  Gwinnettians are proud of their public school systems, as they well should be. Both the Gwinnett and the Buford City Schools are considered by many the best  in Georgia, and high among the best in the nation.

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by · October 2, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: School starting Tweeting, Redskins names and telephoning

BRACK: School starting Tweeting, Redskins names and telephoning

By Elliott Brack  |  Lots of Georgians have been arguing for the public school year to start after Labor Day in September, instead of most Georgia systems starting in early August.

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by · July 24, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
2/5: Kaufman backs MARTA vote; Buford’s bum rap; SCORE’s importance

2/5: Kaufman backs MARTA vote; Buford’s bum rap; SCORE’s importance

Click here to read the latest issue in one click.Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Chamber President Urges Voting ‘YES’ on March 19 Transit Referendum
EEB PERSPECTIVE: It Appears To Me That the City of Buford Is Getting a Bum Rap
ANOTHER VIEW: For New Entrepreneurs, SCORE Provides the Help for Success
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Brexit Reminds Us That Washington Warned of Entangling Alliances
UPCOMING: Suwanee Seeking Vendors for Farmers Market Beginning This Spring
NOTABLE: Two Different Websites Name Buford Schools Best in Georgia Again
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Wife from the title by Meg Wolitzer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler Is Nationally Significant
MYSTERY PHOTO: We’re Back to Statues for This Edition’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Roving Photographer Visits Santa Fe, New Mexico
CALENDAR:  Check out interesting area events

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by · February 5, 2019 · Full issues
10/5: School bond referendum; Different kind of trip; Voting

10/5: School bond referendum; Different kind of trip; Voting

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Voters Urged To Support $350 Million School Bond Issue
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Another Fine Trip, But This Time Not to A Distant Country
ANOTHER VIEW: History Shows Continued Discrimination Concerning Voting
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Kavanaugh Is Epitome of What Republicans Call an Activist Jurist
UPCOMING: GGC’s  Science and Technology Dean Leaves Post in May, 2019
NOTABLE: Here Are Answers To Minor League Baseball Team Nicknames
RECOMMENDED: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Death of Gene Talmadge Leads To “Three Governors” Situation
MYSTERY PHOTO:  Here’s Another Lighthouse as Mystery for You To Identify
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross Mural Ties Distinctiveness with People and Events
CALENDAR: Nine New Activities for You To Enjoy in Gwinnett

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by · October 4, 2018 · Full issues
BRACK: The Very Thought of Schools Having  a “Red Alert” Is Scary

BRACK: The Very Thought of Schools Having  a “Red Alert” Is Scary

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher  |  Think back to when you were in elementary school.  Isn’t it interesting that in many places, such as in Macon where I was raised, we called them grammar schools! After all, they did teach us grammar.

Most of those school days were routine in the classroom. But every now and then, a little drama entered when we had a fire drill.  We excitedly marched outside in the prescribed way, stood around a while no doubt noisily, then a little exhilarated, returned to class.

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by · February 20, 2018 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: More reasons to vote to keep E-SPLOST sales tax

BRACK: More reasons to vote to keep E-SPLOST sales tax

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Because the continuation of a penny sales tax for education is the only item on the county-wide ballot on next Tuesday, November 3, there is some concern that a low turnout could see the proposition fail.

We hope not. Please vote for the proposition, and also take someone to the polls with you for them to vote.

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by · October 30, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: 2 school proposals: Drop one, give study to the other

BRACK: 2 school proposals: Drop one, give study to the other

By Elliott Brack | Two items concerning Georgia’s schools were floated last week. One we oppose, while the other intrigues us.

The proposition that we oppose, proposed by Republican Sen. John Wilkinson of Toccoa, would allow Georgia school districts to elect school superintendents, and have local school board members appointed by a grand jury.

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by · February 17, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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