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NEW for 11/22: On cost of living, Stacey Abrams and wealth taxes

NEW for 11/22: On cost of living, Stacey Abrams and wealth taxes

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: How legislators can help with high home living costs
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Can Stacey Abrams regain her footing in Democratic politics?
ANOTHER VIEW: Tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations at higher tax rate 
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Buford city schools sue Hall County over E-SPLOST share
NOTABLE: PCOM’s Dr. Gary Freed wins lifetime achievement award
OBITUARIES: Samuel “Wayne” Odum
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Ticket to Paradise
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Third Catholic bishop of Georgia guides diocese in turbulent years
MYSTERY PHOTO: Only one person spotted recent Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Lilburn Woman’s Club distributes 1,300 dictionaries to third graders
CALENDAR: Time to crave bacon in Braselton

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by · November 22, 2022 · Full issues
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BRACK: Can Stacey Abrams regain her footing in Democratic politics?

By Elliott Brack  |  Don’t you know Stacey Abrams is wondering “What happened?” Emerging from the 2018 governor’s race after a close loss, she was the odds-on favorite to win the 2022 race and flip the governor’s office Democratic. But something happened along the way.

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by · November 22, 2022 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 8/19: On exercising and the governor’s race

NEW for 8/19: On exercising and the governor’s race

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Three reasons why it’s important to exercise regularly 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Governor’s race may go down to the wire…until December 6
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Two surprises when checks  mailed at the Post Office were stolen
UPCOMING: Garbage fees going up for unincorporated Gwinnett residents
NOTABLE: Hudgens plans juried art show for its members
RECOMMENDED: The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare
GEORGIA TIDBIT: During Revolutionary War, Savannah and Augusta rotated as capital 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s the address; now tell us more about this Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: A view from Gwinnett’s past Courthouse restoration
CALENDAR: Women’s wellness program at Five Forks Library August 23

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by · August 19, 2022 · Full issues
BRACK: Governor’s race may go down to the wire…until Dec. 6

BRACK: Governor’s race may go down to the wire…until Dec. 6

By Elliott Brack |  Cogitating today on the race for governor in less than three months: it appears that the race will be close. When Brian Kemp first went into office four years ago, some thought that he would serve for only one term, since his Democratic challenger, Stacey Abrams, had run a close race, would probably be more powerful in 2022, and clip his wings.  Meanwhile,

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by · August 19, 2022 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Though a year away, 2022 political season has begun

BRACK: Though a year away, 2022 political season has begun

By Elliott Brack |  Though we are a year away, the 2022 political season saw its practical start when Gov. Brian Kemp put forth recently he would seek an endorsement term as the state’s chief executive officer. So for the next 12 months, watch out: political blowhards will be busy positioning themselves to look as good as they can at all times to the voters. Just remember: what you see in them may not be what you’ll get.

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by · May 28, 2021 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 2/23: Get outside; Recall elections; Abrams’ impact

NEW for 2/23: Get outside; Recall elections; Abrams’ impact

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Recipe for pandemic boredom: get yourself out of the house
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Recall elections: a safeguard that is mighty difficult to pull off
ANOTHER VIEW: Once disorganized, state Democrats under Abrams become major factor
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group
FEEDBACK: “Big Tech” eating away at our freedoms; Next? Thought Police?
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Stripers to open 142 game season here on April 13
NOTABLE: Chamber honors public servants with 2021 Gwinnett Valor Awards
RECOMMENDED: His Very Best, Jimmy Carter, A Life by Jonathan Alter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: CARE Atlanta headquarters operates with 300 staff members
LAGNIAPPE: Jerry Colley, Mystery Photo contributor, Bike Ride coordinator, has died

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by · February 23, 2021 · Full issues
11/9: Hudgens Prize finalists; Big changes in Gwinnett politics

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

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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

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by · November 9, 2018 · Full issues
8/7, full issue: Church and state; Governor’s race; Funeral processions; More

8/7, full issue: Church and state; Governor’s race; Funeral processions; More

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Keeping Church and State Separate Is Best for our Nation for all Sakes
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Looking at the Races for Governor, 7th District Congressional Seat
ANOTHER VIEW: Southern Custom of Stopping for Funerals In Danger of Disappearing
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Associates, P.C.
FEEDBACK: Watch Out! That Former Lilburn Web Site Is Now an Escort Service
UPCOMING: Tickets Ready August 14 for Annual Decatur Book Festival
NOTABLE: Three in Entrepreneur Competition Got Start in Snellville Shark Tank
RECOMMENDED: The Only Story by Julian Barnes
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Bleckley County Named for Extraordinary Jurist Logan Bleckley
MYSTERY PHOTO: Creature Rising out of Water is This Edition’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Annual Button Down Dash Will Be at Chamber on August 11

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by · August 7, 2018 · Full issues
Georgia's governor's mansion

BRACK: Looking at the races for governor, 7th district congressional seat

AUG. 7. 2018  |  Today let’s look at the November election.

But first, how about a nice applause for Sen. David Shafer for the gracious way he handled his surprising loss to Geoff Duncan in the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.

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by · August 7, 2018 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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