FUTURE GREENERY: Norcross Tree Preservation Board members Will Shipley, left, and Charlotte Osborn helped students at Summerour Middle School plant trees that the board donated to start a school orchard, part of Summerour’s Environmental Education Center and Classroom. Read more about how this is one of the projects that earned Norcross statewide preservation recognition.
IN THIS EDITIONEEB PERSPECTIVE: Here Are GwinnettForum Endorsements in 2016 Georgia Election
ANOTHER VIEW: Blames 1996 Telecom Act for Emergence of Donald Trump
SPOTLIGHT: Precision Planning, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Stay the Course, Mr. Trump, Stay the Course
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Seeks To Top 97,000 Volunteers for Great Day of Service
NOTABLE: Tree Preservation in Norcross Earns City Statewide Recognition
RECOMMENDED: In Death’s Shadow by Steve Davidson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta’s Techwood Homes First Public Housing Project in USA
TODAY’S QUOTE: A Cartoonist Sees Differences in the Way We Think
MYSTERY PHOTO: Falling Water from a Big Wheel Always Seems to Attract Photographers
CALENDAR: Sugar Rush Coming This Saturday at the Sugar Hill Bowl
EEB PERSPECTIVEHere are GwinnettForum’s endorsements in the 2016 Georgia elections
By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | While the national election has been relatively active, one like we have never seen before, the local scene has been relatively quiet. Though there are several local contests, all-in-all, there’s still little major political activity on the local front.
We had 43 candidates visit in our offices this year, though several have failed to spend time with us, and therefore, we cannot consider recommending their candidacy. We regret that they did not come by, for we know little about them or their candidacy. We figure the onus is on them.
Part of today’s issue, and continuing until the election, are the answers to six questions we put to all candidates who visited with us. By reading their views, we hope that you will have a better understanding of each candidate and a sense of how you will cast your vote in these offices. It’s good to see some fresh faces seeking local offices.
With Gwinnett being heavily Republican since 1984, we are pleased to see the Democratic Party fielding a new round of qualified candidates. We say this as we would like to see more parity between the parties in Gwinnett, and need good candidates from both parties to achieve this.
Now to our recommendations for the 2016 General Election:
Isakson
U.S. SENATE
We are pleased again to recommend Johnny Isakson, 71, to continue to his third term in the Senate. He’s been a fine senator, though we differ with him on many issues. We like the manner in which he holds the office, being squarely in touch with Georgians, as he decides the many issues before him.
Armendariz
U.S. CONGRESS, 4th District
To represent part of Gwinnett in Congress, we are impressed with the way Republican Victor Armendariz, 46, approaches running for the office. The Chamblee graduate of Georgia State speaks with new approaches to many of our problems, and though conservative, he should bring new vigor to the district.
Malik
U.S. CONGRESS, 7th District
Dr. Rashid Malik, a 56-year-old Democrat, is our choice to defeat sitting Congressman Rob Woodall. While the Lawrenceville resident may have a tough fight ahead of him, we feel Dr. Malik’s diverse views will speak to many people, and he could run a tougher race than some predict. Born in Bangladesh, and a Muslim, he recognizes the rights of women and loves his adopted country and its many freedoms.
Echols
GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
In his first term , Tim Echols, 55, of Athens, showed great ability and provided ideas benefiting the commission. During his six-year term, he has toured the state talking about the benefits of electric cars, has been an advocate for solar power and offers other innovative thoughts to benefit the people of Georgia. He also advocates improving broadband coverage in rural areas to attract economic development. We endorse the Echols’ candidacy.
Millar
STATE SENATE District 40
We are pleased to see Republican Fran Millar, 66, of Dunwoody, seeking office again. A strong voice in the General Assembly for 18 years, he sees the big issues of Georgia with an open mind, and is respected by his colleagues. He understands our state’s many problems, and works toward making our state even better.
Butler
STATE SENATE, District 55
You won’t find a harder-working senator than Democrat Gloria Butler, 74, an 18-year veteran of the Senate, who lives in Stone Mountain. She pays close attention to her district, returns her telephone calls, and is respected by her Senate colleagues. She’s earned another term and our endorsement based on her solid work.
Holcomb
GEORGIA HOUSE, District 81
It’s good when you have two bright candidates seek an office, as we have in this district. Our choice is Democrat Scott Holcomb, 43, of Atlanta to continue serving in this office. A coming figure in Democratic politics, he has distinguished himself by being open to the ideas of his constituents. He was instrumental in making us aware of problems in processing rape kits. We urge his re-election.
Marin
GEORGIA HOUSE, District 96
A 16-year veteran of the House, Pedro Marin, 58, a Duluth consultant, brings many years of diverse views to the House. He particularly is on top of issues concerning the immigrant community. He has pushed Gwinnett officials to continue to address transportation issues, seeking to alleviate traffic jams. He serves the district well and is worthy of your support.
Park
GEORGIA HOUSE, District 101
One of the new faces seeking office is Democrat Samuel Park, 30, an Atlanta native, Lawrenceville resident and a graduate of Georgia State, both for his bachelor’s and law degree. He has perhaps the most perceptive and brightest mind we have experienced this season. A former Republican, he saw a lack of fiscal responsibility leading to the recession of 2008. Still a fiscal conservative, he stands to be a force on the local scene in the future. We choose him over Valerie Clark, who has done a good job in representing the district in the past.
McLeod
GEORGIA HOUSE, District 105
Another newcomer to politics is Donna McLeod, 48, of Lawrenceville, a Democrat who is originally from Jamaica. She has lived in the district for 16 years, has listened to the people, and wants to fight for better public transportation for them. She is bright, energetic and alert, and has the zeal to become a force in the General Assembly.
Brockway
GEORGIA HOUSE, District 102
It’s good to see Republican Buzz Brockway, 50, continue to offer for office. For six years, this Lawrenceville graduate of Georgia Tech has represented his district. Among his missions is to help people left behind in the global economy. He stands for what is good in Gwinnett, and makes us proud at the Legislature.
Radjabov
GEORGIA HOUSE, District 108
In this selection, we have another newcomer offering an attractive alternative to the old manner of doing business. We endorse the candidacy of Democrat T.R. Radjabox, 32, of Lilburn. He came to this country from Tajikistan in Russia as an exchange student. A graduate of Jacksonville State University, he owns a home health company and sleep lab in Sparta, Tenn. He runs to seek positive change for the community, and to repeal tax exemptions. We recommend his candidacy.
Nash
COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR
Perhaps the best accomplishment of Charlotte Nash’s six years as chairman of the Gwinnett Commission, is that she has almost single-handedly restored faith and trust in county government. We heartily endorse Ms. Nash, 63, of the Harbins community, to another term in office. She reaches out to many segments of the community, bringing assured government to us. Gwinnett is lucky to have her sage experience in office. We look forward to more progress in her next term.
Watkins
COUNTY COMMISSION, District 3
Here we find another bright new face to recommend for office: Democrat Jasper Watkins, 58, of Grayson. A retired Army lieutenant colonel and nuclear pharmacist, he’s running to bring new vision to the commission, particularly in the area of public transportation, including commuter rail. He could have lived anywhere, but chose to retire in Gwinnett because of its bright and outgoing suburban atmosphere, and now offers to help the county move forward. We endorse his candidacy.
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Blames 1996 Telecom Act for emergence of Donald Trump
By Tom Payne, Wayside, Ga. | We can draw a direct line from the 1996 Telecommunications Act (the GOP’s gift to their big business benefactors), to Rupert Murdoch, to the creation of Donald Trump. This year, Fox News is 20 years old. In 1996, Roger Ailes, the molester of women in his employ, was hired to create Fox News.
Under President Reagan in 1984, the number of television stations one could own was raised from 7 to 12. Removing the rules of ownership of media in 1996 led to the wholesale control of all media by five or six groups/companies owning 80+ percent of all media.
Enter Murdoch with his Fox network/newspapers and their penchant for preaching bent facts and warped ideas. Repeat a lie or misshapen fact often enough and people will believe it; so they had a large part to play in creating Donald Trump the candidate, and pushed his rants day and night. I do not believe they thought Trump would get this far. Nor for that fact did Trump himself; he is the proverbial dog that chased a tire and caught it.
It all spun out of their control as the fire storm swept the industry and everyone got on the ratings and money train, and the GOP/NRC had waited too late to play their hand. Now we have corporations driven by profits, and their own agendas. No one looks at the right or wrong, the lies, or even if this is a good thing for the country.
There are no free thinkers at radio and TV stations as there was in 1990, no Cronkite to speak the truth. It is all canned news spun for the dollar, not to inform the public and let them (emphasis added) make an educated decision. No, they listened to the corporate talking heads, and now look what the GOP has – a losing idiot.
Yes, the GOP shot themselves in the foot by passing a bill to create big-media in 1996.
How in the world did we get two such sorry candidates?! I will vote for sanity, for I truly believe Trump has an emotional issue. He clearly cannot concentrate on one thing very long as has been witnessed on TV and reported on by interviewers.
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Stay the course, Mr. Trump, stay the course
Editor, the Forum:
Mr. Trump, stay in the race for President. Here is what we have seen over the last year:
Mr. Trump has repeatedly attacked and demeaned Muslims, Mexicans and, yes, females. In spite of those comments, the voters in the Republican party chose him as their nominee. He accepted. Why is it that one more comment made 11 years ago, reprehensible as it is, tips the party leaders to withdraw their support?
He has not changed. He will not change because he is happy with who he is. He believes in himself and his brand. And many voters in the United States of America agree with him. They say he is authentic. He tells it “like it is.” He will make America Great Again with his simple strategies to deal with complex problems.
I understand that he appeals to our wish for someone to make it all better. We live in a scary world. Someone with all the answers would be quite welcome. I get it.
In the words of Maya Angelou: ‘When people show you who they are, believe them.’ You should believe Mr. Trump.
My Grandmother Mamie told me: “If you make your bed hard, stick the tighter to it.” We Democrats in the South have gotten use to hard beds. When I had a sign for the Democratic ticket in my yard a few years back, a neighbor told me he thought we were brave.
The bed is hard. Republican voters made it, and Republican leaders, even most of Mr. Trump’s former opponents for the nomination, endorsed him. Stay the course.
As for me and my household, we’re still with her.
— Betsy Pickren, Duluth
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UPCOMINGGwinnett seeks to top 97,000 volunteers for Great Day of Service
The Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services is now accepting volunteers for its 17th annual Gwinnett Great Days of Service volunteer event. The two-day event will take place on Oct. 21-22, 2016.
The Gwinnett Great Days of Service benefits local non-profit agencies that provide goods and services to people within the community who are struggling financially or emotionally and need assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, medical services, prescription drugs, and education. These non-profit agencies depend heavily upon donations and volunteers. Many have come to rely on the volunteers and efforts of the Great Days of Service to meet some of their larger and more critical projects.
Last year the Metro-Atlanta and Gwinnett community came together and completed over 420 projects with 97,000 volunteers and 350,000 hours contributing to one of the nation’s largest volunteer efforts.
Anyone can volunteer and everyone is encouraged to volunteer – individuals, schools, church groups, associations, small businesses, and families! Every helping hand is one more hand up for the community-serving agencies that this event supports. In addition, these projects help to strengthen the local community by educating citizens and leaders about the needs around them.
This year the agencies are as varied as the projects. Volunteers are needed to assist with tasks such as painting and repairing buildings, stocking food cooperatives and shelters, and new projects focusing on career skills and mentoring. Because of the wide breadth of projects available, volunteers can choose based on location, an agency they are passionate about, a volunteer activity that they are skilled at or enjoy, or by the number of volunteers needed.
- To learn more about Gwinnett Great Days of Service and to discover what projects and agencies are involved in this year’s event please visit http://www.gwinnettgreatdaysofservice.org and register at Volunteer Gwinnett at http://www.volunteergwinnett.net and search “Volunteer Events” for Gwinnett Great Days of Service.
Snap! Suwanee photo competition takes entries ‘til Dec. 31
The City of Suwanee is accepting submissions through December 31 for its annual Snap! Suwanee photo competition. The competition provides a means for participants to share images that communicate something telling about the Suwanee community.
Photos submitted to the competition should represent the Suwanee community in some way and ideally be taken within the City of Suwanee limits. Visit suwanee.com for additional guidelines and an entry form. Winning photographs will be exhibited for an approximately one-year period at City Hall beginning in March 2017.
NOTABLENorcross earns statewide recognition for tree preservation
When Norcross resident Linda Gepfer joined the city’s Tree Preservation Board, she expected to help plant a few trees around town. What she didn’t anticipate was earning state recognition for the work she and fellow board members are doing.
Norcross’ Tree Preservation Board actively promotes tree stewardship, with efforts that recently earned the group top recognition with the 2016 Grand Award for Outstanding Civic Organization by the Georgia Urban Forest Council (GUFC).
According to Rick Barnes, an arborist with Downey Trees, Inc. and the city’s tree consultant, Norcross’ Tree Preservation Board is an “exemplary advocate” for the preservation of the urban forest. “Utilizing their own resources and through their outreach to local businesses, the Board has built bridges to both the city government with its tree ordinance and to community residents through tree replacement programs,” says Barnes. “Discounted tree planting initiatives, Arbor Day tree plantings and celebrations, and Earth Day educational opportunities in local schools are effective ways by which the Board preserves the urban forest of Norcross.”
One method that Norcross’ tree stewards reach out is by educating local youth. At Summerour Middle School last spring, students planted a school orchard with fruit trees donated by the board. They also learned about the economic value of trees through a grant that tree board volunteers applied for and shared with both Summerour and Norcross elementary students.
Gepfer says: “Associating a tree with real life data makes the value of an oak or a pecan tree tangible. We really want people to understand that preserving Norcross’ tree canopy isn’t a political ‘tree hugger’ thing, it’s a very real economic concern for those of us who have invested in this town. The central symbol of Norcross is one of the State’s Champion American Elm trees, and we’re proud to have so many beautiful parks as well as a nature preserve inside our city limits. These are focal examples of the city’s tree preservation efforts, and they attract people to Norcross – our trees are economic and social assets, and we need to make sure they thrive.”
GACS’ Hill named to state Professional Standards Board
Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed Dr. Isiah Hill to the Board of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for a three-year term. Dr. Hill will have a voice in shaping the educational and professional requirements standards related to certifications for the entire state of Georgia.
Having taught AP and Honors Chemistry at Greater Atlanta Christian School, Dr. Hill also serves as an assistant coach for the girls’ basketball team and the varsity track and field program. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology. Before he joined GAC, Dr. Hill served as a Senior Research Chemist for the 3M Corporation and for Georgia Pacific.
Prior to the selection of Dr. Hill, only two other individuals from the private/independent school sector have ever been named to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The board consists of 18 commissioners that represent the private sector, public education, and higher education.
RECOMMENDEDIn Death’s Shadow
A thriller by Steve Davidson
Recommended by Drew Davis, Jesup | If you like riveting medical thrillers, twisty spy stories, heart-tugging romance and in a Georgia setting, you’ll probably enjoy this book. Last year Dancing Willow Publications republished the novel, newly revised by its author, Steve Davidson of Jesup, and available on Amazon. In the book, a reporter and a stripper stumble onto the hidden origins of a potential viral epidemic threatening Atlanta on the eve of the Georgia Games (revised from the 1996 Olympics). Terrorist attacks and viral epidemics have made the novel even more relevant since its first publication. Davidson gives us three-dimensional characters, a strong sense of atmosphere, and—as a longtime public-health employee—knowledge of both the protocols and the politics in that field. There are some late-in-the-story coincidences that, while dramatically satisfying, can stretch the reader’s credulity. Still, this is only a minor quibble with a fast-paced, imaginative, well-written adventure.
An invitation: what books, restaurants, movies or web sites have you enjoyed recently? Send us your recent selection, along with a short paragraph (100 words) as to why you liked this, plus what you plan to visit or read next. –eeb
GEORGIA ENCYCLOPEDIA TIDBIT
Atlanta’s Techwood Homes first public housing project in U.S.
In 1935 Techwood Homes in downtown Atlanta became the first public housing project built in the United States. The federally subsidized housing, located immediately northwest of downtown Atlanta and sandwiched in between the Coca-Cola Company‘s headquarters and the Georgia Institute of Technology‘s campus, replaced a 14-block slum area known as Techwood Flats.
Residents of the Flats lived in cheap rental housing that dated back to the 1880s, and they labored either in the nearby manufacturing and warehousing district on the west side of Atlanta or for low wages downtown. Even before the Great Depression hit, impoverished residents of the Flats endured overcrowded, unsafe, and unsanitary housing conditions.
In 1933 Atlanta real estate developer Charles F. Palmer drove through Techwood Flats on his way to work and saw conditions deteriorating. Learning of the limited dividend housing project created under the administration of U.S. President Herbert Hoover, Palmer organized a group of Atlantans concerned about poor living conditions in the city.
Together, believing that the federal government could give the poor of Atlanta a decent place to live, while reducing crime and disease, they wrote a proposal requesting $2,375,000 in federal funding for slum clearance and housing construction. In addition, Palmer’s buildings in downtown Atlanta represented the largest block of privately held commercial real estate in the South; improving the area would boost his property values and promote further business expansion.
Shortly after U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in 1933, authorization for federally subsidized housing shifted to the new Public Works Administration. The Techwood project proposal won approval in October 1933. Slum clearance promised construction employment for nearly 2,000 men. The project proceeded slowly in 1934. Local landlords in particular feared unfair competition from the federal government, and federal money, caught up in bureaucratic red tape, was slow to arrive. Site acquisition and clearance took place that summer, and groundbreaking for the new Techwood Homes commenced in September 1934. Fourteen months later, President Roosevelt visited Techwood and switched on the electricity to dedicate the first public housing project.
(To be continued)
- To view the Georgia Encyclopedia online, go to http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org
Falling water from a big wheel always seems to attract photographers
Water wheels seem to attract photographers. And there’s more than one reason that this particular one is photographed so much. Tell us where you think this one is located and send in your thoughts to elliott@brack.net and be sure to include your hometown.
The Mystery Photo from last issue was what was once a Georgia Courthouse, located in Union County. Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill sent this in, telling us: “…..the Union County Historical Society Museum is not just about the past. It is very much the center of community activities today. The museum hosts crafts festivals, exhibits, parades, parties, a variety of musical events including Friday night concerts and all sorts of fun things. I first came here for an evening of Scottish humor and music during the Blairsville Scottish Festival. It’s a lively place.”
For some reason, only two people figured out where this was taken, one of whom was Bob Foreman of Grayson. “The mystery photo is the old historic Union County Courthouse in Blairsville, Georgia. We were just in Blairsville a few weeks ago. Beautiful area.”
The reliable George Graf of Palmyra, Va. wrote: “Union County Museum is located in the historic and restored Union County Courthouse. Highlights of the museum include The Romanesque Revival-style courthouse, built in 1899 (at the center of some debate) and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The building was designed by J.W. Golucke, a noted courthouse architect of the day, who was arrested (perhaps erroneously) for fraud in another project and eventually died in jail.”
CALENDAR
Author Visit: Bestselling Author Kyle Mills will be at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, on Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. for an appearance, presented by Gwinnett County Public Library. The Center is located at 10 College Street in Norcross. This program is free, and books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Books for Heroes. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.
(NEW) Sugar Rush 2016 takes place October 15 in downtown Sugar Hill. Music and festivities will be ongoing on Saturday. The day starts with a 5K race at 8:30 a.m., with the festival opening at 11 a.m. A free music concert featuring Seven Bridges begins at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.cityofsugarhill.com.
Join Gwinnett County Public Library for a book discussion and signing with Gelia Dolcimascolo on Saturday, October 15 at 2 p.m. at the Collins Hill Branch Library, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville. This event is free and books will be available for purchase and signing. The first five teens to arrive at the event will receive a copy of the new book courtesy of the Friends of the Library. For more information, visitwww.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.
Annual Car Show at St. Matthew’s Episcopal on October 15, 2016, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine. This is a judged show for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Besides vehicles, there is fun, food and prizes for the whole family. Location: 1620 Oak Road, Snellville.
8th Annual Frontier Faire at Fort Daniel in Hog Mountain, Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $2 a person or $5 a family. Co-sponsored by the Fort Daniel Foundation and the Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society, the faire is located on the site of a frontier fort dating back to early 1800s. For more information, visitthefortdanielfoundation.org.
Deadline to pay Gwinnett County 2016 property tax bill is October 15. View your property tax information at GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com on your computer, tablet or phone. If you have questions, contact the office at Tax@gwinnettcounty.com or 770-822-8800.
Ribbon cutting and opening of Lilburn’s new City Hall and Library, Tuesday, October 18 at 4 p.m. at 340 Main Street. Come tour the new $11.3 million structure following the ceremony, funded by the city and county SPLOST.
Ribbon Cutting of a new office at the Central Gwinnett High branch of the Peach State Credit Union, October 20 at 12:30 p.m. The address of the branch is 564 West Crogan Street.
Co-Authors Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart will be at the Taste of Home Cooking Show on October 20 at 5 p.m. at the Infinite Energy Forum Ballroom, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, hosted by Gwinnett County Public Library. Dupree is the author of 13 cookbooks, and has hosted more than 300 television shows. Graubart has a column in Southern Living and is the author of Slow Cooking for Two. Tickets are $15 atinfiniteenergycenter.com and $20 at the door. Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Old New York Bookshop.
Grand Opening of Discovery Garden Park in Norcross will be Saturday, October 22at 1 p.m., with Mayor Bucky Johnson leading the ribbon cutting. Guest speaker will be Gardening Expert Walter Reeves. Food trucks and live music will add to the celebration.
Drug Take Back Event in Snellville on October 22. The Snellville Police Department hosts this event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Police Headquarters, 2315 Wisteria Drive. Residents can pull up to a tent and have medical students and police dispose of the drugs. In recent years, nearly a ton of unwanted or expired prescription drugs were turned into the program to properly dispose of unwanted drugs.
Veteran’s Luncheon on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Saint Leo University, 3555 Koger Boulevard in Duluth. Speaking will be former University of Georgia Coach Vince Dooley. Veterans and their guests will have the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions dedicated to connecting veterans to the resources they need. Lunch is included. Gwinnett County Public Library is partnering with Saint Leo University in this event. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org.
Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Ayden will appear at the Norcross Cultural and Arts Community Center on Sunday, October 23, at 3 p.m. Presented by the Gwinnett County Public Library, the co-authors of the book March will give their first-hand account of the lifelong struggle for civil and human rights since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.
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