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Georgia primaries are today

Remember, today, July 20, Georgia holds its primary elections to nominate candidates for the November General Election.

Do your part as a citizen and go to the polls. If you want to review previous information concerning the election, including endorsements made by GwinnettForum, look to the right side of this page for the links to endorsements and to Candidate Profiles.

You may also get to see your particular precinct ballot by clicking a link to the Secretary of State web site, which will ask a few questions, then pull up for you either the Democratic or Republican ballot for your area. It's a long ballot, so it might help you to review it prior to going to your poll. -- eeb

TODAY'S FOCUS
Norcross group bands together to improve community
By CHUCK PAUL
Chairman, Progressive Development Committee
Special to GwinnettForum.com

NORCROSS, Ga. July 20, 2010 -- The Norcross Progressive Development Committee (PDC) is a unique group of involved citizens who meet every Wednesday at the local coffee shop (45 South Café) to discuss what's going on not only in town but in the surrounding area. The group is fairly diverse, and the organization is loose. There are no dues. However, minutes are kept.

Paul

The PDC started about eight years ago when area citizens wanted to form something like a local Chamber of Commerce. Terry Robinson, who owned businesses downtown, got together with Bill Barks, Bob Wilkerson and Charlie Riehm. They got representatives from landlords, businesses, the city and various civic groups, and originally met weekly at the Norcross Masonic lodge. One of the early ideas was to develop a newsletter, which the group now publishes every other month, The Norcross Times. Barks, who edits the newsletter, remembers: "The idea of the group was to get everyone on the same page and get things accomplished."

These meetings are mostly attended by ordinary citizens, plus sometimes by councilmen, the mayor, and leaders of various city groups. That includes the Norcross Business Association, Downtown Development Authority, Norcross Cultural Arts Center, Norcross Arts Alliance, City of Norcross, Gwinnett Municipal Association, Gwinnett Visitors and Convention Bureau Fowler (Peachtree Corners) YMCA.

Those in attendance hear weekly updates about what each group has on their agenda. They chime in to ask questions or make suggestions to the leaders of these different organizations. It's free-wheeling. In addition, there's an opportunity to take on projects that the city may not address and speak to city and county issues. The meetings generally last an hour and draw 20-25 people each time.

The value of the PDC is having an informed group of vigorous citizens who can help find ways to solve problems and be proactive about Norcross. The main reason it works is that it fits well into the concepts of "community" and "experience."

There are several highlights regarding the group:

• Four Norcross councilmen have been elected from this group since 2006.
  
• The PDC publishes the Norcross Times six times a year.
  
• It provides detailed information on candidates in city elections and area elections.
  
• It organizes and conducts Town Hall Meetings that focus on local and hot button issues.
  
• The PDC was instrumental in the acquisition of the NCACC property, campaigned for liquor-by-the-drink, and has ongoing involvement in local school programs including Everybody Wins Atlanta and Junior Achievement.

In addition to the above, the PDC worked in partnership with both Norcross Neighbors and the Gwinnett Village CID to hold the District Two candidates' forum (held on May 11). We have also hosted all both Democrat and Republican candidates individually at 45 South Café for the upcoming Gwinnett County District Two primary to be held today.

People anywhere, in Norcross or living elsewhere, are invited on ANY Wednesday morning to come to downtown Norcross, and feel free to stop by, grab a cup of coffee (and/or breakfast) and spend an hour with some of the folks that help make Norcross what it is: "A Place to Imagine."

EEB PERSPECTIVE
Questions, questions for the U.S., but no easy answers
By ELLIOTT BRACK
Editor and publisher

JULY 20, 2010 -- "What price freedom?"

That's just one of many questions people are asking these days, as the United States finds itself in quagmires all around the world, from Iraq and Afghanistan, to the recession in the USA, to the Gulf spill crisis, and to many other questions, including the new health care legislation.

Brack

Some may ask about the cost of freedom---in American lives and in dollars -- when it's suggested that the United States needs to extract itself from wars halfway around the world. At least we are making motions to get more Americans out of Iraq. Right now the problem is what to do in Afghanistan, especially with it looking like we have made little progress there.

But let us also ask: "How many more American lives are we going to lose before we recognize Afghanistan as a long, long drawn-out war, that we, as the Russians found, may never really win?"

Additionally, should we consider that if Russia realized the unreasonableness of continuing to prosecute a war in its own back yard, when will the USA, with its supply line extending halfway around the world, come to the same conclusion? How can we beat the local insurgents when Russia could not?

Or even another question: can any nation really bring change in Afghanistan, with its years-upon-years of government by tribe, with petty jealousies abounding, and with warlords certainly not wanting democracy, much less Communism?

Is it just better to admit that the Taliban, or whoever is most powerful in Afghanistan, should themselves try ruling. Is it possible that the country is unrulable? Should it even be considered a nation? Will stability even come?

Granted, some say we must take on world terrorists where ever they are. Yet can the USA ever achieve anything worthy in this part of the world? We are beginning to doubt it, and apparently, so are even some within the military. Our strategists need to realize that alternative thinking can at least point out another way.

Another question: just how much longer can the United States, itself in a deep recession, continue to afford to send money down what looks more and more like a rat hole?

How much quicker would the American economic recovery be if the USA could spend more internally on our problems here, instead of exporting those funds to another part of the world? Are we hurting ourselves in heavy military spending, as our internal problems at home increase?

Consider, too: would we be better served by spending the money now aimed at Afghanistan and other third-worldly countries, at what is to remain a major topic for years: the Gulf of Mexico clean-up?

A group of Gwinnett leaders have just returned from China. They report not just a strong, but a bustling, Chinese economy. What would be China's internal growth if it were fighting wars around the world? We suspect it would not be as robust as it is now. And that parallel should sketch some direction for the United States.

Yet even we turn to China for new industry, while we don't concentrate enough on investment in our own country. Do we have our heads screwed on straight?

That's enough questions for today. There are no simple answers. Paying more attention to the home front, and not as much focus and dollars for Afghanistan, would help.

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UPCOMING
Moore rejoins Chamber as director of public policy

Jann Moore as its new director of public policy for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Demming Bass, vice president of communications and public policy, announces. She will start her new position on July 30.

Bass says: "In her new role, Moore will implement the government relations programs and initiatives of the Chamber's Public Policy Division so as to present the Gwinnett Chamber's viewpoints to local, state and national government units and agencies on a continuous basis." In addition to advocating for the Chamber's public policy positions, Moore will coordinate such high-profile Chamber programs as the Washington, DC Fly-In, Strategic Leadership Visits, Legislative and Transportation Summits, Key Leadership Dinners, and various programs outlined in the Partnership Gwinnett Community and Economic Development Strategy.

Moore is a native Atlantan with 25 years as a consultant working with business, government, and non-profit organizations. She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, was associated with the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, and was senior vice president of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce before becoming president of International Business Partners, Inc. She formed her own consulting firm in 1994 and most recently served as a special assistant for external affairs to Charles Bannister, Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

During the past year, Moore was also instrumental in the coordination and success of Engage Gwinnett: Citizens Committee for the Future of Gwinnett County.

Suwanee plans musicals at Town Center July 30-31

Suwanee Performing Arts will cut loose July 30 and 31 with performances of Dean Pitchford's toe-tapping musical Footloose as well as an original musical titled Fancy Free. More than 50 local students will star in these Broadway in the Park performances, which begin at 7 p.m. each night at Town Center Park.

Preferred seating is available: low-to-the-ground tables for eight people may be reserved within the amphitheater area for $90; half tables are $45. To reserve a table, call 678/910-7184. The performances may be watched for free outside the reserved amphitheater area. However you choose to watch these upbeat musical performances, plan to bring a picnic dinner or snacks; no alcohol may be brought into Town Center Park.

Footloose is an up-tempo story of teen rebellion and repression in which a newcomer fights to bring dancing back to the small town to which he has moved. Area high school students will perform in this featured production.

Middle and elementary school students will star in the opening production, Fancy Free, an original play by Suwanee Academy of the Arts owners Patty Etherton and Bernie Davis. This musical takes a whimsical look at growing up in rural America in the 1980's.

Suwanee Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the community by bringing opportunities for participation in and appreciation of the performing arts. These summer productions serve as the primary fund-raiser for the organization.

Patty Etherton, co-founder of Suwanee Performing Arts, says: "We are thrilled to be presenting Footloose for our fourth Broadway in the Park event. As in previous years, we have assembled some of the best performers, directors, choreographers, and musicians in the Gwinnett County-North Georgia area, and we anticipate another fantastic weekend of shows to benefit our arts programs. We hope that folks will get their tables and help support the arts."

Lawrenceville Moonlight and Music series to begin July 23

Gearing up for the third concert under the stars for 2010, Kaiser Permanente continues to serve as the official sponsor of Lawrenceville's Moonlight and Music Summer Concert Series. This is the seventh season of such concerts, held on the fourth Friday from May to September.

To be held Friday, July 23 at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse (185 Crogan Street), July's Moonlight and Music Concert will feature The Grains of Sand. Originating from the Athens-area, The Grains of Sand will have attendees toe-tapping to the Classic Hits of the 60's and 70's as well as Motown, soul and beach favorites!

Lawrenceville's largest outdoor concert series, Moonlight and Music attracted over 14,000 attendees last year. This year's event will once again feature varying genres of music, including blues, classic rock, Motown, acoustic, and a Jimmy Buffett tribute.

The concerts and lawn seating are free to the public, but tables for six can be rented starting at $65 by contacting the Lawrenceville Visitors Center at 678-226-2639. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner or visit one of the restaurants on the downtown square for catering or take-out packages.

For more information about the 2010 Kaiser Permanente Moonlight & Music Summer Concert Series, contact Rebekah Cline at (678)226-2639 or at Rebekah@VisitLawrenceville.com or visit www.visitlawrenceville.com.

NOTABLE
Tax credit available in Gwinnett Village Opportunity Zone

In April of this year, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs approved the designation of a portion of Gwinnett Village as an "Opportunity Zone." This designation allows any business within the zone to apply for the maximum state tax credits of $3,500 for each net job they create on or after January 1, 2010. The incentive, which can be used annually for up to five years, is available to new or existing businesses that create and maintain two or more new fulltime jobs. The credits will offset some or all of the business's income tax liability with any excess applied to its state payroll withholding.

The Gwinnett Village CID is extremely excited that this powerful economic development tool has been made available within our district. Having this designation will aid in attracting new businesses to the area and for providing some financial relief for businesses who are trying to expand. The new opportunity zone runs roughly along Jimmy Carter Boulevard from Singleton Road/South Norcross-Tucker Road with arms extending down Best Friend Road and another down Dawson Road. More information is available at http://www.gwinnettopportunityzone.com.

Touchmark Bank names Pin Pin Chau as new president, CEO

Touchmark Bancshares, Inc. and Touchmark National Bank announce the appointment of Mrs. Pin Pin Chau as the president and chief executive officer of both the holding company and the bank effective July 2, 2010.

Mrs. Chau was formerly the president and CEO of Summit Bank Corporation and The Summit National Bank prior to its sale to United Commercial Bank in 2006. Under her tenure, Summit was recognized as a high performance bank and one of 'Georgia 100 Best of Business' for many years, and Mrs. Chau was recognized as a top performing CEO of Georgia's public companies in 2006 based on five year total return to shareholders. Prior to Summit, Mrs. Chau was president and CEO of United Orient Bank in New York after 15 years with National Westminster Bank USA in domestic and international assignments.

Mrs. Chau served on various for profit and nonprofit boards including the Georgia Department of Trade, Industry and Tourism, Atlanta Public Broadcasting, Coe College, Georgia Research Alliance, among others. She is currently on the board of deacons of Atlanta Chinese Christian Church. Mrs. Chau graduated magna cum laude from Coe College and earned a MA degree from Yale University. She is a graduate of Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

Asked why she came out of retirement to head Touchmark at a time when the banking environment is quite challenging, Mrs. Chau responded, "I like the challenge of making a good bank a great bank. Touchmark is a well capitalized bank with the capacity to grow and to serve the needs of our customers"

Touchmark National Bank opened for business in January, 2008, after one of the largest and most successful community bank stock offerings in Georgia, through its parent company, Touchmark Bancshares, Inc. Touchmark, which is both locally owned and operated, has assets in excess of $150 million with offices in Alpharetta, Duluth and Doraville.

Suwanee's Moon recognized statewide for service to police

Paul

Suwanee Deputy Chief Janet Moon received a Meritorious Service Award from the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition (GPAC) last month in recognition of her nearly two decades of service to GPAC and law enforcement agencies across the state. It's estimated that Moon has assisted more than 40 law enforcement agencies in achieving accreditation or certification. A member of the Suwanee Police Department since 2001, Moon was promoted to deputy chief in 2006. A Cedartown native, she began her career with the Rome Police Department in 1989. Before that, she served four years as a military police officer with the United States Army. She has a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

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GEORGIA ENCYCLOPEDIA
Georgia changes from rural to more urban, sophisticated area

In a traditionally rural society people do not expect many services from their government. Georgia's counties were formed mainly as a convenient way to determine jurisdictions for state representatives. Historically counties also served the state justice system by conducting local courts of law. The local court judge handled cases, filed records, and probated wills. Today the services a county offers have expanded to meet the growing demands of residents.

Every county conducts local courts of law, voter registration, and elections; sells motor vehicle tags; files official records of property ownership; builds and repairs county roads; probates wills; and administers welfare and public assistance programs. The 1983 Constitution added supplementary powers to this list of county duties. Counties are allowed to provide:

-police and fire protection
-garbage and solid waste collection and disposal
-public health facilities and services, including hospitals, ambulances, emergency rescue, and animal control
-street and road construction, including curbs, sidewalks, and street lights
-parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs
-storm-water and sewage collection and disposal systems
-water utilities
-public housing
-public transportation
-libraries, archives, and arts/sciences programs and facilities
-terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities
-codes, including building, housing, plumbing, and electrical codes
-air quality control
-planning and zoning

These supplementary powers address citizens' demands to improve and maintain the state's quality of life. Cities and towns have long offered these services, but they were seldom seen outside the urban environment. As Georgia's population has grown, so too has the number of residents who want city-like services. According to the 2000 census, approximately 67 percent of Georgians live outside a city, and many expect the same quality of life as their city-dwelling friends and relatives.

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Possible way for the universe
to be in constant change

"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."

-- Author Douglas Adams (1952-2001) of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

CANDIDATE PROFILES

For the 2010 primary season, GwinnettForum asked all candidates facing primary opposition in Gwinnett County to provide answers to a few questions. You can read their answers below by clicking on the links.

Candidates with no primary opposition are noted. They'll be asked in the fall by us to fill out issues surveys, which we'll publish before the November election.

• June 22 state legislative endorsements
  
  
• June 25 congressional, commission endorsements
  
  
• June 29 statewide primary endorsements
  
  
• See a sample ballot for your precinct

PROFILE KEY

• (DNR) indicates a candidate did not respond to our survey
• (+) indicates a candidate has received GwinnettForum's endorsement. Statewide and commission endorsements will be published in forthcoming issues.

2010 FEDERAL CANDIDATES

U.S. Congress, District 4

Democrats

• Hank Johnson Jr.
  
• Vernon Jones (DNR)
  
• Connie Stokes (+)

  Republicans

• Victor Armendariz
  
• Lisbeth "Liz" Carter
  
• Larry Gause
  
• Cory Ruth(+)

U.S. Congress, District 7

Republicans

• Clay Cox
  
• Chuck Efstration
  
• Jef Fincher (+)
  
• Ronnie Grist (DNR)
  
• Jody Hice
  
• Tom Kirby
  
• Tom Parrott
  
• Rob Woodall

  Democrat Doug Heckman has no primary opposition in this congressional race.

2010 STATEWIDE CANDIDATES

Georgia Governor

Democrats

• Thurbert Baker (DNR)
• Roy Barnes (+)
  
• DuBose Porter
  
• David Poythress

Republicans

• Nathan Deal
  
• Karen Handel
  
• Eric Johnson (+)
• John Oxendine

Georgia Lieutenant Governor

Democrats

• Tricia Carpenter McCracken (DNR)
  
• Carol Porter (+)

  Republican Casey Cagle faces no primary opposition.

Georgia Attorney General

Democrats

• Ken Hodges
  
• Rob Teilhet (+)

Republicans

• Sam Olens (+)
  
• Preston W. Smith
  
• Max Wood

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture

Republicans

• Gary Black (+)
  
• Darwin Carter

Democrat J.B. Powell faces no primary opposition in the Agriculture Commissioner race.

Georgia Commissioner of Insurance

Republicans

• Dennis Cain
  
• Rick Collum
  
• Seth Harp (+)
  
• Ralph Hudgens
  
• Tom Knox (DNR)
  
• John Mamalakis
  
• Stephen Dale Northington
  
• Gary Purcell (DNR)
  
• Maria Sheffield

Democrat Mary Squires faces no primary opposition in the Insurance Commissioner race.

Georgia Labor Commissioner

Democrats

• Terry L. Coleman (DNR)
  
• Darryl Hicks (+)

  Republicans

• Mark Butler (+)
  
• Melvin Everson

Georgia Secretary of State

Democrats

• Gail Buckner
  
• Gary Horlacher
  
• Michael Mills (+)
  
• Angela Moore
  
• Georganna Sinkfield

  Republicans

• Brian Kemp
  
• Doug MacGinnitie (+)

Georgia State School Superintendent

Democrats

• Beth Farokhi
  
• Joe Martin (+)
  
• Brian Westlake

  Republicans

• John D. Barge
  
• Richard Woods (+)

Georgia Public Service Commission

Republicans

• Joey Brush (DNR)
  
• John Douglas
  
• Tim Echols
  
• Jeff May (+)

Democrat Keith Moffett faces no primary opposition in the race for Public Service Commission.

2010 LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES

Georgia State Senate, District 9

Republicans

• Joe Anderson (DNR)
  
• Don Balfour (+)
  
• Travis Bowden

Democrat Rashid Malik faces no primary opposition in this Senate race.

State Senate, District 40

Republicans

• Jim Duffie
  
• Fran Millar (+)
  
• James Scott Sibold

  Democrat Eric Christ faces no primary opposition in this Senate race.

State Representative, District 51

Republicans

• Tom Rice (+)
  
• Neal Towey

State Representative, District 88

Democrats

• Simone Joye
  
• Billy Mitchell (+)

State Representative, District 95

Democrats

• Toney Collins (DNR)
  
• Andre Cooper
  
• Pam Dickerson (+)

  Republican Rodney Upton faces no primary opposition in this House race.

State Representative, District 96

Democrats

• Pedro "Pete" Marin
  
• Brian Mock (+)

State Representative, District 98

Republicans

• Josh Clark
  
• Wayne Hill (+)

State Representative, District 101

Republicans

• Buzz Brockway (+)
  
• Jesse Jones (DNR)

State Representative, District 102

Republicans

• Steve Allen (+)
  
• Linda Carsten
  
• B.J. Pak (DNR)
  
• Keith A. Royal

Democrat Porter D. Deal faces no primary opposition in this House race.

State Representative, District 103

Republicans

• David Casas (+)
  
• Steve Ramey

Democrat Allan Burns faces no primary opposition in this House race.

State Representative, District 104

Republicans

• Valerie Clark (+)
  
• Timothy Swiney
  
• Gary H. Webb (DNR)

Democrat Lee Thompson faces no primary opposition in this House race.

State Representative, District 106

Republicans

• Warren Auld (+)
  
• Brett Harrell

Democrat Steffini Bethea faces no primary opposition in this House race.

2010 GWINNETT COUNTY CANDIDATES

Gwinnett County Commissioner, District 2

Republicans

• Lynette Howard (+)
  
• Jose R. Perez
  
• Keith Shewbert

Democrat Robert Lee Byers faces no primary opposition in this commission race.

Gwinnett County Commissioner, District 4

Republicans

• Gerald Cagle (DNR)
  
• John Heard
  
• Tommy Hunter (+)
  
• Ron Silver
  
• Tim Sullivan
  

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	9/3: Governments, ancestry
	8/31: Grand jury findings
	8/27: Coveting artifical turf
	8/24: N. Ga. to control House
	8/20: Salvation Army ties
	8/17: Civility and society
	8/13: Good ole boys got pick
	8/10: GGC opens new facilities
	8/6: Sophisticated scam
	8/3: Howington celebrates
	7/30: Humor in books
	7/27: Runoff endorsements
	7/23: Looking beyond primaries
	7/20: What price freedom?
	7/16: Early voting concerns
	7/13: UGA headline-maker
	7/9: On Bannister incident
	7/6: On classic movies
	7/2: Malcolm Gwinnett
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