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NEW for 11/9: On redistricting, Braves’ memorabilia, vax rates

NEW for 11/9: On redistricting, Braves’ memorabilia, vax rates

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s one view on legislature’s attempted redistricting plan
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Braves’ World Series memorabilia and other items
ANOTHER VIEW: What can be done to increase vaccination rates?
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald Johnson to be Veteran’s Day speaker
NOTABLE: Rehab of home in Suwanee wins national homebuilding award
RECOMMENDED: A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Chestnut trees once composed one quarter of all Appalachian forest
MYSTERY PHOTO: Statue of child reading a book is today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Bid on 100 original paintings, all 12×12 inches, at Norcross Studio and Gallery

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by · November 9, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 11/5: Georgia’s parks; Eagle scouts; Letting light shine

NEW for 11/5: Georgia’s parks; Eagle scouts; Letting light shine

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Great getaway to visit a nearby Georgia park during the week
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Being an Eagle Scout started guy on career path 
ANOTHER VIEW: Let your light shine everywhere, every day, every way
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Feels law-abiding citizens could be harmed by anti-gun crowd
UPCOMING: New GGC programs aimed at students who changed majors
NOTABLE: Corrections department holding a job fair on November 13
RECOMMENDED: Power and Liberty by Gordon S. Wood
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Here’s a short history of the World Champion Atlanta Braves
MYSTERY PHOTO: Identify or make up a story about this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Roving Photographer visits new Norcross library
CALENDAR: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, opens Friday at the Lionheart Theatre

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by · November 5, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 11/2: GGC soccer; Scam warranties; Ties

NEW for 11/2: GGC soccer; Scam warranties; Ties

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Parkview five reunited on Georgia Gwinnett soccer team
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Some extended car warranties are probably pure scams
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at the ties between religion and abortion
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett household saved $376 on lower fire insurance rating
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville offers glass recycling to all Gwinnettians 
NOTABLE: GGC offers no-cost application in November
RECOMMENDED: Book on CD: Language A to Z by John McWhorter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA’s Press shares Open History Library with readers
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo appears to be a recreation center
LAGNIAPPE: PCOM “all in pink” hikes to help raise money to enhance mammography
CALENDAR: Gwinnett’s Christmas tree arrives Tuesday at Historic Courthouse

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by · November 2, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/29: On GGC drumming, fire department, Rainbow Village award

NEW for 10/29: On GGC drumming, fire department, Rainbow Village award

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TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC halls resonate with  rhythmic sounds of drumming 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett’s pride shows through its modern fire department
ANOTHER VIEW: Rainbow Village honors Stricklands with first Humanitarian Award
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: After reading Forum, feels better on hanging up on scammer calls
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville adopts downtown master plan update
NOTABLE: Hydroponic farm begins operations in Peachtree Corners
RECOMMENDED: The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel, with Bret Witter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Richard Russell father of national school lunch program
MYSTERY PHOTO: Critter alongside a road is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross officials cut ribbon for opening of its new library
CALENDAR: Norcross to hold first Deutsche Klassic Autoberfest on Saturday

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by · October 29, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/26: On county fire department, Sugar Hill, Alexander Stephens

NEW for 10/26: On county fire department, Sugar Hill, Alexander Stephens

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett’s Fire Department marking 50th anniversary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Sugar Hill’s downtown has amazing growth in 10 years
ANOTHER VIEW: Stephens’ “Cornerstone” speech part of today’s thinking
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Questions high density housing apartments with high fees
UPCOMING: County needs poll workers; plans three hiring events
NOTABLE:  Peach State Credit Union marks 60th year; Contributes $360,000 
RECOMMENDED: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Right to vote for women in Georgia was slow process
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another lighthouse for you to determine its location
LAGNIAPPE: Check out photographs of inside the new Aurora Theatre
CALENDAR: Ribbon cutting today at Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility

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by · October 26, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 10/22: Hospital tower; Bankers’ concerns; Gerrymandering

NEW for 10/22: Hospital tower; Bankers’ concerns; Gerrymandering

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Northside Gwinnett Hospital to get new 10 story, 162 bed tower
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Proposal concerning private information upsets bankers
ANOTHER VOICE: Sees Democrats losing U.S. House because of gerrymandering
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Being ill brings him certain positive reflections
UPCOMING: County offers $100 Visa card when getting vaccine this weekend
NOTABLE: GGC snares $249,000 grant for chemistry research
RECOMMENDED: The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Italianate style flourished, since it was easier to build 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another mystery lighthouse begs its location 
LAGNIAPPE: Welcoming alumni home
CALENDAR: Norcross to mark 151st anniversary of founding this Saturday

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by · October 22, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/19: On nomination; Catching up; Georgia quarterback

NEW for 10/19: On nomination; Catching up; Georgia quarterback

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Why Mike Camp nominated Scott Hudgens for honor
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Short takes and catching up on items from the past
ANOTHER VIEW: UGA’s Bennett represents the best in college football
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Encouraged to see there’s a new way to recycle plastics
UPCOMING: County announces pilot glass drop-off program 
NOTABLE: Total of 138 students of PCOM Class of 2025 Gain White Coats 
RECOMMENDATION: Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa
GEORGIA TIDBIT: After 1850, architecture style of buildings advances in Georgia 
MYSTERY PHOTO: There’s sunrise in the background in today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Wellness Fair on October 22 at Bethesda Senior Center

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by · October 19, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/12: On carbon-pricing; Honoring Hudgens; Constitution

NEW for 10/12: On carbon-pricing; Honoring Hudgens; Constitution

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Asks Georgia Congressional delegation to support carbon pricing
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Scott Hudgens Jr. to be inducted into Hall of Fame for Georgia Veterans
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a challenge for you: go read the U.S. Constitution
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
FEEDBACK: Georgia Tech grew in stature during Blake van Leer’s leadership
UPCOMING: Orange recycling bags help residents dispose of different plastics
NOTABLE: PCOM students recognize donor bodies they will learn from
RECOMMENDATION: The Odyssey by Homer, translation by Emily Wilson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early on, small seaport of Darien was major shipping center
MYSTERY PHOTO: Help the photographer figure out where this was taken!
CALENDAR: Braselton Zombie 5K Run will be held Saturday, October 16

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by · October 12, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/8: Norcross’ 150th; Baptist Center’s future; GOP

NEW for 10/8: Norcross’ 150th; Baptist Center’s future; GOP

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Norcross to celebrate its sesquicentennial on October 23
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Five story handsome Baptist Center on Sugarloaf could be razed
ANOTHER VIEW: GOP was also “Grand Old Idea,” but today is not the same
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Tour of Mt. Carmel Church cemetery will be on October 17
NOTABLE: GC&B names members of Green Youth Advisory Council
RECOMMENDED: Complications by Danielle Steel
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Five lighthouses remain on Georgia coast,  out of 15 once built
MYSTERY PHOTO: Worldwide famous church is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: National Salute Ceremony thanks American veterans
CALENDAR: Friday, October 8 in Duluth

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by · October 8, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/5: On Carter, Boutwell, thugs’ scheme

NEW for 10/5: On Carter, Boutwell, thugs’ scheme

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TODAY’S FOCUS: It’s time to wish Jimmy Carter a “Happy 97th Birthday”
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnettian gets award from government of Poland
ANOTHER VIEW: Thugs’ intersection takeovers are revenue generation schemes
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College 
FEEDBACK: Congressman Hice denies one of his constituents is within his district
UPCOMING: Artworks Gwinnett seeks proposals for creative master plan
NOTABLE: Stripers name Erin McCormick to replace Adam English
RECOMMENDED: A People’s History of the Civil War by David Williams
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Tech first college in south to integrate without court order
MYSTERY PHOTO: “Fish in hand” might be title of this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Duluth comes home with awards in national competition
CALENDAR: Peachtree Corners recycling event will be October 9

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by · October 5, 2021 · Full issues
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