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NEW for 10/25: On referendum, taxes, fascism

NEW for 10/25: On referendum, taxes, fascism

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS:  Vote YES on Gwinnett transportation referendum
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Should property tax or sales tax pay for transit? 
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group
ANOTHER VIEW: The  Election is about fascism, not the economy
FEEDBACK: Found Early Voting efficient, friendly and easy
UPCOMING: Georgia Festival of Trees new home is Gas South arena
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC teams among best international linemen
RECOMMENDED: The Surrender Tree, by Margarita Engle
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Museum of Art located on UGA campus
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out this gorgeous view of a red lighthouse
CALENDAR: German classic car show comes to Norcross on Saturday

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by · October 25, 2024 · Full issues
BRACK: Should property tax or sales tax pay for transit?

BRACK: Should property tax or sales tax pay for transit?

By Elliott Brack  |  Some form of public transit will always be part of the county transportation plan and paid for by future citizens of Gwinnett. The major question  is:  Whether it is paid by property owners, or whether it will be paid by the 30 year one cent sales tax on the November ballot.

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by · October 25, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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FOCUS: Vote YES on Gwinnett transportation referendum

By Kyle Gomez-Leineweber  |  As a proud resident of Gwinnett County with roots going back to my grandparents in Buford, I’ve seen firsthand the critical role mobility plays in the lives of our community. Gwinnett is home to diverse communities, including many Latino and immigrant families.

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by · October 25, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November

NEWS BRIEFS: County plans T-SPLOST referendum in November

Gwinnett’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday took a significant step toward improving mobility for residents. The board approved, by a 4-1 vote,  a transit referendum to be placed on the November 5 General Election ballot. 

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by · June 7, 2024 · News
NEW for 1/30: GGC revamp; Transit voting; Middle East misconceptions

NEW for 1/30: GGC revamp; Transit voting; Middle East misconceptions

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC revamps athletic department administration 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Background on voting about transit in Gwinnett
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
ANOTHER VIEW: Misconceptions abound about the Middle East
FEEDBACK: Baldwin boys, half brothers, made considerable impact
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville moves to annual multi-family housing inspections
NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners employs technology to curb vandalism
RECOMMENDED: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Baldwin served 10 years in Congress and 12 as Senator 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this photo taken from above is located
LAGNIAPPE: After leaving Cambodia, Donlevy now GOAL winner
CALENDAR: Gagnon’s last lecture at GGC will be Jan. 30 

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by · January 30, 2024 · Full issues
BRACK: Background on voting about transit in Gwinnett

BRACK: Background on voting about transit in Gwinnett

By Elliott Brack  |  Gwinnett County commissioners have signaled that they plan a vote on another transit plan in the fall of 2024. Therefore, let’s look back at the ways solving the transit problem has been approached in the past.

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by · January 30, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
FOCUS: County plans for a transit referendum for November

FOCUS: County plans for a transit referendum for November

By Deborah Tuff  |  The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved calling for a referendum on transit at its recent meeting. The transit referendum is to be placed on the 2024 November ballot, if it is approved as expected by the Atlanta Regional Commission, and officially voted on again by the Commission.

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by · January 19, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: County to hold meeting on future transportation plans

NEWS BRIEFS: County to hold meeting on future transportation plans

Gwinnett County is set to unveil its recommendations for future transit and transportation enhancements at a series of upcoming meetings. From June 5 until June 14, residents can see and share their thoughts on preliminary concepts for bicycle facilities, multi-use paths and sidewalks, transit expansion and other improvements across the county.

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by · June 6, 2023 · News
"Triple Reflections" by Vipul Singh

NEWS BRIEFS: Peachtree Corners Library now exhibiting 100 juried photographs

The Peachtree Corners Photography Club is hosting its first Juried Print Exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is “Light Is Hope,” and it is displayed at the Peachtree Corners Library at 5570 Spalding Drive. The exhibition consists of 100 photographs.

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by · February 14, 2023 · News
NEW for 11/13: Recounting ballots; Random thoughts; Letters

NEW for 11/13: Recounting ballots; Random thoughts; Letters

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Nothing improper about recounting of ballots to take a long time
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Random thoughts about the negative transit vote and election results
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Good friends still talk and respect, but no longer demonize politics 
UPCOMING: Norcross marks 150th anniversary with video tour of the city
NOTABLE: Project RESET uses CARES funds to make past due rent payments
RECOMMENDED: Meditations By Marcus Aurelius
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gertrude Thomas stays active; inducted to women of achievement
MYSTERY PHOTO: Building secluded near a pond is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville wins Highway Safety Award again
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Historical Society plans meeting on November 16

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by · November 13, 2020 · Full issues
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