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WILSON: Where is the money that Georgia sends to DC? Still in Washington

WILSON: Where is the money that Georgia sends to DC? Still in Washington

By George Wilson | Your money stays in Washington because of reactionary conservative Republican state government policy. Let me explain. Georgia ranked 39th in per-person receipts from the federal government in fiscal year 2013, the most recent calculated by State Policy Reports, a publication of the Washington-based Federal Funds Information for States. The state’s lowest ranking, 46th, in terms of federal grants per person, is the money doled out for projects like highways, sewer projects, education and mostly Medicaid.

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by · January 5, 2016 · Another View
MYSTERY:  Deep discussion

MYSTERY: Deep discussion

CLUE: What in the world are these two guys, one a baseball player and the other a businessman, discussing? Who and where are they? Send your guess to elliott@gwinnettforum.com — and make sure to include your contact information and hometown.

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by · July 21, 2015 · Mystery photos
July 17: EMC trip, Berlin diary, more

July 17: EMC trip, Berlin diary, more

Click here to read the full issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Four Students from Gwinnett Attend Washington Conclave
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Berlin Diary Remains Gripping Account of 1939-40 Germany
FEEDBACK: More on Buford Highway Appearance, Bus Stops and Pastor Protection Act
UPCOMING: Suwanee Plans Two Performances of Chitty-Chitty, Bang-Bang
NOTABLE: New Outdoor Theatre in Gainesville Offers New Educational Drama
RECOMMENDED READ: Books That Have Made History by Professor J. Rufus Fears
GEORGIA TIDBIT: More Professionals Needed in State Horticulture Industry
TODAY’S QUOTE: Perhaps It’s Getting There That Counts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery Photo Stumps Readers of GwinnettForum

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by · July 17, 2015 · Full issues
MYSTERY: Girl on a rock, but where?

MYSTERY: Girl on a rock, but where?

Will this edition’s Mystery Photo be too difficult, since there is no hint in the photo about where the photograph was taken? Some of you may remember this from your travels. Send in your thoughts about the photo to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your local address.

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by · July 10, 2015 · Mystery photos