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NEW for 10/17: On marches on Washington; Istanbul; Liz Cheney

NEW for 10/17: On marches on Washington; Istanbul; Liz Cheney

Click here to read the latest edition of GwinnettForum. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Making comparisons with two Washington marches
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Do you have regrets of not doing enough when traveling?
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
ANOTHER VIEW: Liz Cheney would make a good candidate—as a Democrat
FEEDBACK: Free Gwinnett library cards opens doors to many attractions
UPCOMING: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site
NOTABLE: PCOM students teach others in Medical Spanish Course
RECOMMENDED: Those Who Ride the Night Winds by Nikki Giovanni
GEORGIA TIDBIT: St. Marys growing after arrival of sub base
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s photograph introduces few clues
CALENDAR: Citizenship Clinic is Oct. 20 a Lawrenceville library

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by · October 17, 2023 · Full issues
Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul

BRACK: Do you have regrets of not doing enough when traveling?

By Elliott Brack  |  Perhaps you are like me, and find that when you travel, you often have regrets that you did not do or see enough while you were away from home. 

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by · October 17, 2023 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 9/13: On Putin, intervention program, traveling

NEW for 9/13: On Putin, intervention program, traveling

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Predicts that Vladimir Putin has not long left for this world
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Public health clinicians and police have successful intervention program
ANOTHER VIEW: Recognizing they were only six states from goal
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Continues to enjoy GwinnettForum
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Chamber backs one cent extension of sales tax
NOTABLE: Three counties join in effort to strengthen bonds in public health
OBITUARIES: G. G. Getz
RECOMMENDED: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: College president, U.S. representative and senator, Baldwin died at 53
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s a river scene for your discernment
CALENDAR: 68th annual Gwinnett County Fair will run from Sept. 15-25

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by · September 13, 2022 · Full issues
John and Molly Titus

ANOTHER VIEW: Recognizing they were only 6 states from goal

By Molly Titus |  The recent GwinnettForum article by Taylor Walker (August 26) about seeing a game in every major league baseball ballpark recalled John and my goal of visiting every state. 

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by · September 13, 2022 · Another View
NEW for 6/28: Shoe company expands; Role of Congress; Travel report

NEW for 6/28: Shoe company expands; Role of Congress; Travel report

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Okabashi Brands of Buford to expand production 100%
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Congress can step into breach of rights pronounced by the Court
ANOTHER VIEW: Suffering from “Covid fever,” here’s a report on visiting in Alaska
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment and Hardware
FEEDBACK: Failed plots become practice coups; the next may succeed
UPCOMING: Busy July coming to Aurora Theatre at new Lawrenceville Arts Center
NOTABLE: Northeast Georgia Medical Center has $3.5 billion impact
RECOMMENDED: Drive Yourself Sane by Susan Presby Kodish and Bruce I. Kodish
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Braves’ Manager George Stalling was known as the “Miracle Man”
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tranquil lake scene belies the hot Georgia weather

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by · June 28, 2022 · Full issues
ANOTHER VIEW: Suffering from “Covid fever,” a report on visiting in Alaska

ANOTHER VIEW: Suffering from “Covid fever,” a report on visiting in Alaska

By Frank Sharp

VANCOUVER, Canada  |  Having been bundled up by the Covid-19 pandemic and suffering from “cabin fever,” we decided it was time for another travel adventure. After landing in Vancouver, we walked to the 44-story Harbor House Tower with its panoramic observation tower on its top floor. Next, we visited the nearby Chinatown, which is the second largest Chinatown in North America.

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by · June 28, 2022 · Another View
L’Adventure with crop duster airplane

BRACK: Duluth author pens novel about business in part of Africa

By Elliott Brack   | A first-time Duluth resident has just published Grand Lure: Africa, an exciting 393 page novel set in West Central Africa.  The action takes place in four countries, Ghana, Togo, Barandi and Burkina Faso.

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by · February 19, 2021 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 6/30: On sports leagues, red daylilies and memorable travel

NEW for 6/30: On sports leagues, red daylilies and memorable travel

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Hey, Sports Leagues: Lighten Up with Your Ticket Prices for Now
EEB PERSPECTIVE: The Red Daylily, John Wesley, Marlene Buchanan and Wendy’s 
ANOTHER VIEW: Memorable Travel Sites Let You Feel What Happened to Others
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Removing Monuments Opens Way for New Statues of this Age
UPCOMING: Randy Redner To Remain President of CFNG through 2023
NOTABLE: State Launching Test to Determine Internet Connectivity
RECOMMENDED: Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Irrigation Keeps Georgia Farmers Profitable for Many Crops
MYSTERY PHOTO: Great Gobs of Rock All Hang Together in This Mystery Photo

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by · June 30, 2020 · Full issues
BRACK: Another fine trip, but this time not to a distant country

BRACK: Another fine trip, but this time not to a distant country

By Elliott Brack | Many of you know that I like to travel to new lands.  My most recent trip was only 16 miles in length, and for 10 days. The destination was Gwinnett Medical Center, where I successfully underwent bypass surgery on August 13.

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by · October 4, 2018 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
7/10, full issue: Family trip to Utah; On traveling to Casablanca

7/10, full issue: Family trip to Utah; On traveling to Casablanca

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Family Enjoys Trip to Utah, But Also Loves Being Together Again
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Never Thought Before of Visiting Casablanca, in Distant Morocco
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Asks for Prayer in Comfort that God Will Eventually Heal Our Land
UPCOMING: CEO of The Carter Center in Atlanta To Speak to Gwinnett Rotary
NOTABLE: Georgia Archives To Mark 100th Anniversary Celebration on August 18
RECOMMENDED: Visit Gibbs Gardens 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Study of Astronomy Began Relatively Early in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch Out about Jumping to Conclusions for This Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Several Different Workshops Upcoming in Gwinnett
LAGNIAPPE: Crepe Myrtle Blooms Welcome Shoppers These Days at Mall of Georgia

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by · July 10, 2018 · Full issues
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