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NEW for 8/22: On 14th Amendment; Mandatory voting; More

NEW for 8/22: On 14th Amendment; Mandatory voting; More

Click here to read the latest issue of Gwinnett Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: 14th Amendment already bans Trump from being president
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Should the United States consider mandatory voting?
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Didn’t want to hear Trump at the GOP debate
UPCOMING: GGC seeks volunteers for exercise program
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Place CID funds new Axis cameras for police
OBITUARY: Dr. William B. Martin  
RECOMMENDED: The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s college campuses reflect historic tradition
MYSTERY PHOTO: Low-lying lighthouse may be a clue for you
CALENDAR: Author speaking on Thursday at Suwanee branch library

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by · August 22, 2023 · Full issues
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BRACK: New voting system in primary turned out to be much easier

By Elliott Brack  |  Were you surprised at the ease of voting in the May 24 primary?  The State of Georgia has been tweaking the procedure of voting, and has come up with a new system that allows most of us to speed through checking in….and in voting itself.

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BRACK: Reviewing the 2022 Georgia primary winners and losers 

BRACK: Reviewing the 2022 Georgia primary winners and losers 

By Elliott Brack  |  Today let’s review the 2022 primary.  First, let us thank the candidates, the winners and losers, for we cannot vote in our democracy without candidates. They allow it to work.

The most satisfying and surprising turn of this primary was that Lisamarie Bristol ousted Solicitor General Bryan Whiteside, and by a good margin.

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NEW for 5/28: Arena’s new name; 2022 election under way; Cutting speeds

NEW for 5/28: Arena’s new name; 2022 election under way; Cutting speeds

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Cobb EMC subsidiary (Gas South) to be new name on Gwinnett arena
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Though a year away, 2022 political season has begun
ANOTHER VIEW: Snellville finds drastic speed reduction with school zone cameras
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: County to build $6.2 million addition to police training center
NOTABLE: Park is first Asian American female Recorder’s Court Judge
RECOMMENDED: We need more of your recommendations!
GEORGIA TIDBIT: English architect responsible for classical homes in Savannah
MYSTERY PHOTO: Old-time workmanship shows in this sturdy older structure
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville Senior Center to re-open starting on June 14
CALENDAR: Memorial Day ceremonies are Monday

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by · May 28, 2021 · Full issues
BRACK: Though a year away, 2022 political season has begun

BRACK: Though a year away, 2022 political season has begun

By Elliott Brack |  Though we are a year away, the 2022 political season saw its practical start when Gov. Brian Kemp put forth recently he would seek an endorsement term as the state’s chief executive officer. So for the next 12 months, watch out: political blowhards will be busy positioning themselves to look as good as they can at all times to the voters. Just remember: what you see in them may not be what you’ll get.

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BRACK: Recall elections: a safeguard that is difficult to pull off

BRACK: Recall elections: a safeguard that is difficult to pull off

By Elliott Brack  |  The Constitution of the State of Georgia has certain provisions in it that give protection to those of us who elect public officials. When someone is elected to office, but begins to stir trouble, or acts untoward in that office, the Constitution says that these people may be voted out of office through a “recall” election.

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by · February 23, 2021 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 1/15: On new library; Legislative issues; Deep canvassing

NEW for 1/15: On new library; Legislative issues; Deep canvassing

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Lawrenceville to get new themed downtown library
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Three key issues will come before Georgia Legislature this year
ANOTHER VIEW: New polling technique, deep canvassing, proving effective 
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Is 14th Amendment a better way to restrict Donald Trump?
UPCOMING: Duluth’s Railway Museum plans $1 million fund campaign
NOTABLE: Dr. Andrea Mann new dean at Suwanee campus of PCOM
RECOMMENDED: The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia food and beverage firms now national companies
MYSTERY PHOTO: Peaceful location may offer clues
CALENDAR: MLK donation drive is Jan. 16

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by · January 15, 2021 · Full issues
BRACK: 3 key issues will come before Georgia legislature this year

BRACK: 3 key issues will come before Georgia legislature this year

By Elliott Brack  |  Look out for at least three big issues to come before the Georgia Legislature this year.

The most important issue will be the reapportioning of the U.S. House of Representatives, and also both the Georgia Senate and House. That’s why this years’ Legislature will have more sway over our state than do most year’s terms as it determines voting districts. In effect, the Republican Party will have super influence for the next 10 years since the GOP will control how district lines are drawn.

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by · January 15, 2021 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 1/12: On Gwinnett’s changes; Insurrection; Charlotte Nash

NEW for 1/12: On Gwinnett’s changes; Insurrection; Charlotte Nash

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett changes abound, evolutionary and revolutionary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Wednesday’s insurrection threatened USA as never before
ANOTHER VIEW: Charlotte Nash ranks among Gwinnett’s best recent leaders
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: President and his puppets need to be cleared out of office
UPCOMING: Lionheart performance of Orphans continues this week
NOTABLE: Lilburn Woman’s Club offers scholarship to 2021 female student
RECOMMENDED: Circe by Madeline Miller
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Museum of Agriculture located in Tifton at ABAC
MYSTERY PHOTO: Structure not built yesterday is today’s Mystery Photo

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by · January 12, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 12/29: On 2020 election, Pepsi jingle, Heisman trophy

NEW for 12/29: On 2020 election, Pepsi jingle, Heisman trophy

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: This year’s election was about the soul of the United States
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Even commercial jingles can be superb targeted writing
ANOTHER VIEW: Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville should get the Heisman Trophy
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Person at the South Pole would welcome correspondence
UPCOMING: Historic red oak tree in Snellville is being removed
NOTABLE: PCOM teaching the same, but Covid changes the method
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Madman and the Professor
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Terry Kay was prolific Georgian author telling old-time stories  
MYSTERY PHOTO: Half-timbered architecture

Editor’s Note: The next issue will be published on Jan. 5, 2020.

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by · December 29, 2020 · Full issues