By Elliott Brack | When writing about diversity on the Supreme Court in the most previous issue, we failed to address one topic: the religion of the U.S. Justices.
Six of the court members are Catholic: John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Two are Jewish: Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan. Neil Gorsuch was raised a Catholic, but now attends an Episcopal church in Colorado.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gateway85 CID will move office to OFS site along I-85
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Anticipating more diversity on new Supreme Court appointment
ANOTHER VIEW: We must combat superstitions about the pandemic
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC
FEEDBACK: Current item stirred up a lot of memories for him
UPCOMING: Lilburn’s Naya Patel wins recognition from Georgia Regents
NOTABLE: Hernandez wins first Character Award from SW Chamber
RECOMMENDED: Good Without God by Greg M. Epstein
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Scripto factory site of employee organizing effort
MYSTERY PHOTO: Just where is this routine old-time house with porch located?
CALENDAR: Recycle hazardous waste Saturday at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Rowen partners with UGA College for cultural study of its land
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Norfolk Southern makes grievous mistake concerning Spencer statue
ANOTHER VIEW: Looks for results of study about adjusting of Supreme Court
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Recent letter about Royals gave her a case of the giggles
UPCOMING: County plans for growth with $125 million water-sewer expansion
NOTABLE: Records Council offers grants for documenting state’s heritage
RECOMMENDED: The Story of Civilization by Will and Ariel Durant
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Judith Ortiz Cofer was Latina author who rose to fame
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lonely red building is this issue’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Drug take-back coming Saturday at Suwanee Police Department
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Grace Clower of Snellville is a model for tireless and long contributions
EEB PERSPECTIVE: We’ll look back upon 2020 as one of the most distinctive years ever
ANOTHER VIEW: Since money buys elections, time to work to reverse Citizens United
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Simple acts of road courtesy show the type of people in Gwinnett
UPCOMING: County approves program that will raise water-sewer rates
NOTABLE: Shaunieka Taylor is new head of Community Outreach Department
RECOMMENDED: The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Native Americans were enslaved after arrival of the English
MYSTERY PHOTO: Fall scene asks you to identify today’s mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Checking out a birthday
CALENDAR: Rick Bragg talks new book Where I Come From: Stories from the Deep South
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Tell your friends and neighbors to vote for E-SPLOST approval
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Upcoming E-SPLOST-6 should be approved by Gwinnett voters
ANOTHER VIEW: Adding members to the Supreme Court would be a “re-balancing’
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Article on 100 year old Spanish Flu hauntingly similar to COVID
UPCOMING: Suwanee offers tax credit to help firms holding alcoholic licenses
NOTABLE: Georgia Water Coalition honors Walton EMC as “clean-water” hero
RECOMMENDED: The Concubine’s Secret by Kate Furnivall
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Largest telescope in Georgia is at Fernbank Science Center
MYSTERY PHOTO: See if you have problems identifying this Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Virtual book club offers free online book for discussion
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TODAY’S FOCUS: After 51 years at B&W Automobile, Wayne Epps is moving on
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Original sketch of JFK came to me through governmental bureaucrats
ANOTHER VIEW: Next Congress might consider enlarging the Supreme Court
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Hong Kong Flu of the late 60s hit us hard, but in different times
UPCOMING: Political accusations in sheriff’s race from both candidates
NOTABLE: Eclipse Gaming expanding corporate headquarters and plant in Duluth
RECOMMENDED: I’ll Take You There by Wally Lamb
GEORGIA TIDBIT: “Atlanta Compromise” speech of 1895 was of significant importance
MYSTERY PHOTO: Unusual structure of the ages becomes today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Ah, the beauty of nature as seen in this Southern tree
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Annandale Village in 2019 Marks 50th Year Since Its Founding
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Lack of Announcements from Republicans in Gwinnett Is Ironic
ANOTHER VIEW: Action on Judge Gorsuch Delegitimizes Every Decision He Will Make
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Recent Letter Provides Belly Laugh about Trump Regime
UPCOMING: Gwinnett DOT Plans Projects in Lawrenceville and at West Park Place
NOTABLE: ARC Forecasts Gwinnett To Grow to 1.4 Million by Year 2050
RECOMMENDED: Post-Truth By Lee McIntyre
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Marching through Georgia: One of Best Known Civil War Songs
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s Another Lighthouse To Test Your Abilities
CALENDAR: The 11th annual Frontier Faire will be held Saturday, October 19
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Comments on Amendments and Referendums Facing Voters
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Foiled for 65 Years, GOP Finally Getting Supreme Court They Want
ANOTHER VIEW: Hopefully, This Storm Will Wear Itself Out, As They All Do
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: The Democrats’ Mortal Sin Against Judge Kavanaugh
UPCOMING: Gateway 85 CID Commissions Freight Plan for the Area
NOTABLE: GEHC Presents “Roots of Wisdom” Exhibit through January 2
RECOMMENDED: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D Vance
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Native Robert S. Abbott Is Founder of The Chicago Defender
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery Photo Is Third Lighthouse in a Row: Where Is It?
CALENDAR: Another Crowded Calendar of Upcoming Events
By Elliott Brack | Ever since Dwight Eisenhower became president in 1953, Republicans have been trying to turn the Supreme Court more conservative. While Republican presidents since then have appointed 20 court justices, Democratic presidents have appointed only eight justices. Yet the court has remained at least moderate centrist to liberal.
“We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.”
– Etiquette Authority Judith Martin (1938 – ), also known as Miss Manners.
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
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