Articles by: Elliott Brack

Florence and its Duomo.  Via Unsplash.

BRACK: What has been your family’s best vacation ever?

By Elliott Brack  |  It was about as small an advertisement in a church newspaper as possible: only one column inch deep. It told of an apartment for rent in Florence, Italy. While we had planned a two-week trip, when we saw the details, the four-week price was so attractive that we booked it immediately.

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by · February 2, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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
BRACK: Learn the fascinating story of the Kendeda Fund

BRACK: Learn the fascinating story of the Kendeda Fund

By Elliott Brack  |  Perhaps you have heard of the Kendeda Fund, a nationwide nonprofit we learned that has been based in Georgia in a story from the Saporta Report. We read about it going out of business at the end of 2023, and found it to be one of the most interesting stories of the year, quietly and virtually anonymously operating without most people realizing who was behind it. 

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by · January 26, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley campaigning over the weekend in New Hampshire.  Photo provided.  Credit: Suzanne Youngblood Lane.

BRACK: And now there are two: Which will be the nominee?

By Elliott Brack | And now there are two. At first there were 12 people who said they wanted to run for the Republican nomination for president in 2024.

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by · January 23, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: It’s a better way to provide housing: Condos, not apartments

BRACK: It’s a better way to provide housing: Condos, not apartments

By Elliott Brack  |  Is there a better way to provide housing for people of Gwinnett than apartment complexes? There is, and it is so simple that you wonder why the various cities do not implement it.

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by · January 19, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Here’s why another Gwinnett city is being proposed 

BRACK: Here’s why another Gwinnett city is being proposed 

By Elliott Brack  |  What caused people in northeastern Gwinnett to seek cityhood, that is, to pursue legislative OK to form the proposed city of Mulberry?

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by · January 16, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Limit the Legislature to meet once in two years 

BRACK: Limit the Legislature to meet once in two years 

By Elliott Brack | State legislators gathered Monday at the Capitol to start the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Meanwhile, all Georgians must keep their fingers crossed hoping the current session doesn’t legislate too much mischief.

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by · January 9, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Our Christmas season is brightened by its music

BRACK: Our Christmas season is brightened by its music

By Elliott Brack  |  Christmas carols are a joy of the season. Ever think about how very diverse these songs are, coming from all parts of the Western world? Many come from England, though other countries contribute their share. 

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by · December 22, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
BRACK: Regulate activity at bars in early morning hours

BRACK: Regulate activity at bars in early morning hours

By Elliott Brack – Consider, if you will, what sort of activity goes on in Gwinnett between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. How about this description: “Not much good!”

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by · December 15, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
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BRACK: Remembering a close friend of 60 years

By Elliott Brack  |  The first business partner I had died at age 96 last week. How lucky I was to have been associated with him all these years! 

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by · December 12, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective