Today’s Focus

A monument to Alexander Stephens fronts his home in Crawfordville, Ga. Via Wikipedia.

FOCUS: Plantation capitalism being pushed on us again

By Ashley Herndon  |  If our citizenry does not think “Plantation Capitalism” is being pushed upon us again, we need to review U.S. History, not the conflated opinions of Tea Partiers, Neo-Cons, Qanons, Proud Boys, Trumpsters/Neo-Fascists, et al.  

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by · February 16, 2024 · Today's Focus
U.S. Supreme Court

FOCUS: Congress must devise ethical standards for SCOTUS

By Raleigh Perry  |  Our government is set up on checks and balances, supposedly.  But consider: at this point there are no rules, per se, controlling the ethics and morals of members of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).

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by · February 13, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: Realize big savings by using LED light bulbs

FOCUS: Realize big savings by using LED light bulbs

By Jerry Robb   |  Light bulbs are heavily regulated by environmental policies of federal and state governments. Invented by Thomas Edison, the standard-type light bulb has become an extinct species, thanks to climate change, man-made or natural.

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by · February 9, 2024 · Today's Focus
Bowen; photo provided.

FOCUS: Bowen is Gwinnett Citizen of Year for 2024

Retired homebuilder Rudy Bowen of Suwanee was acclaimed as the Gwinnett Citizen of the Year for his long-standing dedication and service to the county and the metro Atlanta area at the 76th annual dinner of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on February 2. He joined a distinguished group of citizens honored at the meeting. Bowen, 84, first came to Gwinnett […]

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by · February 6, 2024 · Today's Focus
FOCUS: It’s tax time: updating what you need to know 

FOCUS: It’s tax time: updating what you need to know 

By Randy Brunson  |  “Cola” often brings to mind Atlanta’s favorite soft drink. In this case, we are referring to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) as it applies to any number of federal details which impact each of us.

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by · February 2, 2024 · Today's Focus
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FOCUS: GGC revamps athletic department administration 

By Dale Long |  Georgia Gwinnett College has announced the appointment of Dr. Darin S. Wilson as vice president for campus and external engagement after spending 13 years establishing and guiding the college’s successful athletics program as associate vice president of athletics.

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by · January 30, 2024 · Today's Focus
Gallery at the Hudgens.

FOCUS: Hudgens Center accepting entries for $50,000 art prize

DULUTH, Ga.  |  Entries are now being accepted for the $50,000 Hudgens Prize and solo exhibit for a Georgia artist. The seventh Hudgens Prize is one of the largest awards in the nation given to an individual artist. The purpose of the competition is to elevate and promote the arts throughout Georgia, while providing a transformational opportunity for the winning artist. The prize is sponsored by the Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for Art and Learning.  

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by · January 26, 2024 · Today's Focus
Gransden

FOCUS: Gransden trying to keep Big Band music alive

By Joe Gransden  |  The Joe Gransden 16-Piece Big Band is becoming one of the busiest groups on the jazz scene in Metro Atlanta. Originally formed in 2012, it has continued to build momentum. The band is making appearances all around the country, as far away as California and New York City.

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by · January 23, 2024 · Today's Focus
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
Lomax

FOCUS: Dr. King showed us the power and impact of service

By Dr. Michael Lomax |  As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I reflect on his thoughts about the blueprint for a person’s life. He asserted that a person should have a deep belief in his/her own dignity, worth and “somebodiness.” 

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by · January 16, 2024 · Today's Focus