GwinnettForum | Number 25.19 | March 7, 2025
GASSING SOON: Look carefully at the sign on the right, and you can detect a small QT logo, as the convenience store group readies a site on Jimmy Carter Boulevard near Peachtree Boulevard. Yep, this new gasser is to be built directly across the street from a RaceTrac gas station. They say birds of a feather flock together, and it appears true again for gasoline stations. (GwinnettForum photo.)
TODAY’S FOCUS: Chairwoman’s State of County focuses on ‘One Gwinnett’
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Hey, Dr. Oz: Stop calling us about Medicaid Advantage
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
ANOTHER VIEW: 40th Relay for Life coming to Suwanee on April 26
FEEDBACK: FinCEN reporting apparently on hold for time being
UPCOMING: Aurora to kick off 30th season on August 15
RECOMMENDED: His Very Best, Jimmy Carter, A Life, by Jonathan Alter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tybee Island early on became a resort area
MYSTERY PHOTO: Try your hand at pinpointing this library
LAGNIAPPE: Rainbow Village wins Amazing Workplace certification
CALENDAR: Norcross to host Irish Fest on March 8
Chairwoman’s State of County focuses on ‘One Gwinnett’
Nicole Hendrickson, chair of Gwinnett County Council. File photo.
By Deborah Tuff
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. | Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson announced a historic step in addressing affordable housing during her fifth State of the County address. The event, held at 12Stone Church, convened its largest crowd in history with more than 1,000 business and community leaders ready to hear about Gwinnett County’s progress and future direction.
“Opportunity is most powerful when it’s open to everyone,” Hendrickson said Thursday. “In Gwinnett, our strength comes from ensuring every person has the chance to contribute, succeed and belong, but there’s something even more essential to building one community — celebrating and connecting through our vibrant differences. Separately, they’re beautiful. Together, they’re life changing.”
Hendrickson told of the county’s first-ever acquisition of an extended stay hotel for conversion into affordable rental housing. In partnership with the Gwinnett Housing Corporation, the county secured the property in Peachtree Corners with a $7.7 million investment, using funds from the Affordable Housing Development Fund and federal HOME-ARPA dollars.
“Housing availability and affordability are more challenging than ever but feeling at home here in Gwinnett is something we strive for every person to feel each day,” added Hendrickson. “Last year, the Board of Commissioners approved a historic $21 million through multiple grant programs to address housing affordability.”
Here are more takeaways from the 2025 State of the County address:
“Equity is not optional – it is essential.” Last year, Gwinnett was named the most diverse county in the entire country. After expanding the county’s nondiscrimination ordinance and hosting various cultural events to celebrate our residents, Hendrickson added, “We are not slowing down, scaling back, or compromising on our commitment to fairness and inclusion. We are pushing forward and ensuring that every decision we make, reflects our values.”
Community service aides support police. Through a combination of innovative policing and integrated technology, crime in Gwinnett remains low across all categories. In fact, compared to the national average for crime rates in counties, Gwinnett County is safer than 88 percent of counties across America.
New this year, the county is introducing community service aides to enhance support for Gwinnett Police. “This new position will handle functions like road closures, abandoned vehicles and missing person searches that don’t require a sworn officer,” said Hendrickson. “By taking on these responsibilities, they will free up our officers to respond more quickly to urgent calls and critical incidents. This role can serve as a valuable pathway for those interested in a law enforcement career.
Transit and infrastructure: The expansion of microtransit to Norcross and the Gateway85 Community Improvement District ensures more residents have access to transportation. Infrastructure planning will focus on smart growth strategies, incorporating green space preservation, mixed-use developments, and affordable housing into redevelopment projects like Gwinnett Place Mall and the former Stone Mountain Tennis Center.
“We’re setting a new standard for smart development that encompasses community input so that we can develop within the character of our existing neighborhoods,” said Hendrickson. “We can be one even when we’re many. Four districts, each unique yet bound together as one community, with one purpose and toward one future. We are ‘One Gwinnett.’”
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Hey, Dr. Oz: Stop calling us about Medicaid Advantage
Oz in 2016. Photo via Wikipedia.
By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForum
MARCH 7, 2025 | As much as I wish it wasn’t, the government’s Do Not Call is a failure.
For the last several years, it seems the number of “junk calls” coming to our telephones continues to rise each year. But in the last few weeks, 90 percent have been robocalls.
Recently we’ve noted how many calls we’ve been getting. On my business line alone, we have had for the last five days 8, 10, 9, 11 and 12 calls. In addition, there were three or four such calls at our home each day. That’s getting out of hand.
New technologies have helped the robocall people. When the call comes in, my phone shows the number calling. That’s not really the number they are calling from. Their system falsifies the calling number so you will answer.
Have you noticed this? If it’s a junk call, there’s a certain click you hear as quickly as you answer. And then there’s a pause before an obviously recorded person comes on, with the cheerful friendly voice saying something like “Hi, Harriet here. I’m calling you to offer you….” or “make sure you know” or “reaching out to you…..”
For a while, I tried to tell that voice that this was a Do Not Call number, and they were violating federal law in making the call. That’s useless to a recorded voice.
The principal subject of recent calls is to enroll us in a Medicaid Advantage plan. Not only do I not want this insurance, I do not need it. That’s the subject of perhaps 85 percent of the calls, though some are to help me in my accident (but I haven’t had one), or to inquire if I want to sell my home.
Now, the person behind many of these calls has been identified. It’s someone many of us have heard of, no lesser soul than Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity television doctor. His company is heavily promoting the controversial private insurance plans for older Americans and making money out of it.
His for-profit company, TZ Insurance Solutions, runs call centers, paying people to call us and try to enroll us in their schemes. They are licensed in virtually every state, The New York Times reported in an extensive investigation on February 25. The story also reported that Dr. Oz has a cozy relationship with health care companies. He has made millions of dollars suggesting dietary supplements, often without any mention of his financial interest in the companies he boosts.
Now this grows more sinister. You may remember that Dr. Oz is one of President Trump’s nominees to run a government agency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ironic aspect is that if confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Oz would be overseeing health insurance coverage for nearly half of all Americans. He could expand the privatization of government insurance programs. In effect, he could be regulating the companies which he owns.
Dr. Oz is no stranger to money. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to wealthy Turkish Americans. He graduated from Harvard and then got both a medical and business degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a successful cardiothoracic surgeon in New York. Some estimate that he and his wife are worth up to $50 million. His wife is heir to the Asplundh Tree Expert firm.
And now we’ve identified him as responsible for junk-calling many of us.
Shame, shame, Dr. Oz. Many people thought you were better than this.
Note: just as I finished this column, yep, got another junk call from Dr. Oz’s people. Do Not Call just doesn’t work.
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40th Relay for Life coming to Suwanee on April 26
Relay for Life in Suwanee.
By Gracelyn Thrash and Cheryl Eddy
DULUTH, Ga. | Relay For Life of Gwinnett County is a testament to the power of community in the fight against cancer. Established in the mid-1990s, this event has grown from a small gathering into one of the most impactful Relay For Life events, raising millions for the American Cancer Society (ACS).
The first Relay For Life of Gwinnett took place at a local high school track, with participants walking through the night to symbolize the ongoing battle against cancer. Though the funds raised then were modest, the event laid the foundation for future success.
Over the years, the event gained momentum, attracting thousands of participants annually. By 2016, it was recognized as the largest Relay For Life event in the world, with over 5,000 participants, 246 teams, and approximately $1.4 million raised.
A key driver of success has been the involvement of Gwinnett County Public School students, faculty, and families. In 2024, the GCPS Facilities and Operations team alone raised over $96,000, ranking among the top 25 fundraising teams nationwide.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted large gatherings, leading to the event’s cancellation in 2020 and a modified drive-thru format in 2021. Despite these setbacks, the Gwinnett community remained committed, ensuring the event’s survival and eventual resurgence.
In 2024, Relay For Life of Gwinnett raised over $568,000, ranking third nationwide. This achievement underscores the unwavering dedication of the community in funding cancer research, patient services, and advocacy.
As Relay For Life celebrates 40 years of impact, the Gwinnett event is set for another milestone year. The 2025 Relay For Life of Gwinnett will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 4-10 p.m. at Suwanee Town Center. This event will honor survivors, remember those affected, and continue the fight back against cancer. Survivors are encouraged to attend the Survivor Celebration from 4-6pm, a special time dedicated to recognizing their strength and resilience.
The success of Relay For Life of Gwinnett depends on community participation. Whether as a team captain, participant, volunteer, or donor, everyone plays a role in making a difference. Sign up today to be part of this powerful movement.
Register now at www.RelayForLife.org/GwinnettGA and join the fight back against cancer!
Relay For Life of Gwinnett exemplifies the impact of a united community. From its early days to its current status as a leading fundraising event, its journey reflects resilience, dedication, and hope. With continued support, Gwinnett’s Relay For Life will keep making strides to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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FinCEN reporting apparently on hold for time being
Editor, the Forum:
Many people spent last year navigating the required filing for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, as mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act. Then, in December 2024, a Texas judge ruled the filing was unconstitutional. This started a legal discussion, to put it mildly, that is now settled.
Prior to Sunday March 2, the filing deadline to comply with the CTA was March 21, 2025. On February 27, 2025, FinCEN published new guidance, announcing that “it will not issue any fines or penalties or take other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports…until a forthcoming interim final rule becomes effective…”
On Sunday March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department issued a brief press release:
“The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners after the forthcoming rule changes take effect either. The Treasury Department will further be issuing a proposed rulemaking that will narrow the scope of the rule to foreign reporting companies only. Treasury takes this step in the interest of supporting hard-working American taxpayers and small businesses and ensuring that the rule is appropriately tailored to advance the public interest.”
Several questions remain. We don’t yet know what happens to information previously submitted, the outcomes of several court cases surrounding the required filing, and how such suspension of required filings by domestic companies and their owners will be handled by future administrations.
But for now? For those of you who have yet to file, no filing is required.
– Randy Brunson, Suwanee
Confused! How about those checks and balances?
Editor, the Forum:
Let me applaud your editorial in today’s Forum.(“Trump people throw monkey wrench into our system“). I’m a little confused. . . . .when I went to school quite a while ago, I was taught about checks and balances within our government.
What happened? Did the guidelines get changed? Are the bullies taking over and having our system cower? Where are our checks and balances?
– Mickey Merkel, Berkeley Lake
Dear Mickey: Yep, that confuses us too.–eeb
No methane tax; GOP lawmakers cower before Trump
Editor, the Forum:
Now Trump has just eliminated the methane tax on Big Oil. Nice to know the U.S. is sacrificing the world’s climate so big oil can eat.
Trump should be tried for crimes against humanity—by the World Court. Good to know that a man that disgusts me, and about 180 million other people, is leading this country to sham and shame.
It is hard to imagine that Republican lawmakers are cowering in their palaces for fear of offending FOTUS (Felon of the U.S.). Perhaps the upcoming elections will force a change of partisan fealty–I hope so.
– Mike Eberlein, Peachtree Corners
Dear Mike: But the next presidential election is four years away. What can happen by then! Hard to imagine. –eeb
Interesting glitch was “reprehensive democracy”
Editor, the Forum:
Your piece in the March GwinnettForum said “reprehensive democracy” instead of representative democracy. I believe you could get a copyright for your new term of art, as it’s so TRUE under Trump as president.
– Mike Wood, Peachtree Corners
Dear Mike: Thanks for the eagle eye. As much as we try, there’s always a glitch or two, even though we go through proofers. And every now and then, the error turns out interesting, such as you suggesting a copyright. -eeb,
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Aurora to kick off 30th season on August 15
The 468-seat Clyde and Sandra Strickland Grand Stage. Photo provided.
By Tony Sandrew
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. | As Aurora Theatre reaches a historic milestone—its 30th season—it invites you to celebrate three decades of storytelling, community, and artistic excellence. Season 30 promises an electrifying lineup of productions that bring together beloved classics, heartwarming traditions, uproarious comedy, and groundbreaking new work. This season is a tribute to the dazzling moments we create together when art, community, and connection unite.
Here is the line-up for the 30th season:
The Wiz: August 15 – September 7: Kicking off the season in grand fashion, The Wiz reimagines L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with a soul-stirring score and vibrant storytelling. With direction by Marlon Burnley, choreography by Akeem Edwards, and musical direction by Ann-Carol Pence, this high-energy musical will inspire and uplift audiences of all ages.
Christmas Canteen: November 28 – December 21: Aurora Theatre’s beloved holiday tradition returns with Christmas Canteen, a festive spectacular filled with music, comedy, and holiday cheer. Directed by Katie Erin Chambers, with choreography by Kari Twyman and musical direction by Ann-Carol Pence, this production is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
The Play That Goes Wrong: January 22 – February 15, 2026: Laughter takes center stage in The Play That Goes Wrong, a brilliantly chaotic comedy by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer. Under the expert direction of Heidi McKerley, this madcap masterpiece guarantees non-stop hilarity as a group of actors desperately try to hold their show together amidst a series of disastrous mishaps.
Initiative: March 26 – April 19, 2026: Bringing fresh, original storytelling to the stage, Initiative is a world premiere play by Jacob York, directed by Katie Erin Chambers. This compelling new work will captivate audiences with its innovative narrative and thought-provoking themes, further cementing Aurora Theatre’s commitment to producing bold and dynamic new works.
In the Heights: May 28 – June 21, 2026: Closing out the season is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, a Tony Award-winning musical that pulses with the rhythms of New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Directed and choreographed by Ricardo Aponte, with musical direction by Ann-Carol Pence, this exhilarating production tells a story of love, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams.
His Very Best, Jimmy Carter, A Life, by Jonathan Alter
This is a detailed book on the life of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter. The book reminds me of the president himself, as we remember him when we first met him at Peterson’s Furniture in Ailey, Ga., when he was first campaigning for governor, the year he lost that election. What hit us then, and in the book, is that Jimmy Carter was honest, solid, and a good man. In his presidency, he told the people he would never lie to them, and he never did, even during the worst of times. The book is straight-forward, telling the story most completely, but showing the warts in Jimmy’s life, too. The book is also a tribute to Rosalyn, the vital element of his marriage and times. Mr. Carter was direct to Americans, reminding them that “…piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence of purpose.—EEB
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Tybee Island early on became a resort area
Tybee Island, located approximately 18 miles from Savannah, is a seaside community in the upper coastal region of Georgia. Sitting at the mouth of the Savannah River, the 2.7-square-mile island holds a year-round population of approximately 3,400 residents, although this population increases greatly during the summer season. Longtime residents know Tybee Island as Savannah Beach, the one-time name that reflected both the town’s proximity to the river and its resort-like atmosphere.
Tybee also became well known early on as a resort town. A short boat or train ride away from Savannah, Savannah Beach promised relief from the summertime heat and humidity that plagued inland areas. The Tybrisa Pavilion, with its famous crystal ball, big bands, and dime dances, was the island’s most popular destination. With the opening of Tybee Road in 1923 to automobile traffic, the way of life on the island slowly started to change. When the Tybrisa Pavilion and other local establishments burned down in 1967, the end of an era was apparent.
The Tybee Island Light Station, known as the Tybee Lighthouse, having lit the entrance of the Savannah River since 1736, is perhaps the most identifiable landmark on the island. It is one of the oldest U.S. lighthouses still in existence, and one of a few original lighthouses in full operation that still stands with its original base. Renovation commenced on the lighthouse in 1999, and in 2002 it was one of the first lighthouses transferred from federal to private ownership under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000. It is now owned and managed by the Tybee Island Historical Society.
The rate of construction on the island increased at the turn of the last century and echoed the popularity of the area as a resort. Although the grand hotels that once lined the beach, including the Hotel Tybee and the DeSoto Beach Hotel, no longer exist, classic beach-style architecture remains a common feature of the island’s houses.
Although visitors can no longer ride a train to Tybee, they are still able to sit under the Tybee Pavilion, fish off the Tybee Pier, and walk along beachfront avenues. Local events include several arts, food, and music festivals held at Tybee Pavilion; the annual Beach Bums Parade along Butler Avenue; and the Polar Bear Plunge swim in the Atlantic Ocean each New Year’s Day.
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Try your hand at pinpointing this library
This is one of the great libraries, obviously, of the world. But where is it located? Tell us where you think this gorgeous stack of books is, and something about it. Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, and include your hometown.
Recognizing the most recent mystery was Jean Harrival of Duluth, who wrote: “Head out to Vegas, visit the Bellagio: the Bellagio’s outdoor musical fountain, the Bellagio’ Conservatory and botanical gardens, and for sure the Bellagio’s chocolate fountain then walk the Strip. See Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and those ‘painted rocks’ along S. Vegas Boulevard, approximately 10-miles south of the Strip. It’s a fun area, with lots more to do than gamble.” The photo came from Bruce Johnson of Lawrenceville.
Sara Rawlins of Lawrenceville added: “This is a photo of the Seven Magic Mountains art installation near Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert. Ugo Rondinone is a Swiss artist who got funding from the Nevada Museum of Art and Art Production to make this art piece. It opened in 2016 and was to close two years later. However, because of the popularity of the Seven Magic Mountains, they decided to close it in 2021. It is still there today and may be moved to another location when the lease ends with the Bureau of Land Management which expires in 2026.The piece has been interpreted as the seven-mountain range in Germany where fairytales are located. Or it is the seven mountains in the book of Revelations which may refer to the seven hills of Rome. It’s very colorful, to say the least.”
Others identifying this photo included George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Barbara Knox Luckhurst, Duluth; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Kay Montgomery, Duluth; Stew Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; Virginia Klaer, Duluth; Elaine Still of Braselton; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas. Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill sent in a photo of the site (below) from the highway.
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Rainbow Village wins Amazing Workplace certification
Establishing itself among the top organizations to work for in Metro Atlanta, Rainbow Village of Duluth has been certified as an Amazing Workplace. Following a certification process that began last year, the non-profit dedicated to bringing Help, Hope, Housing, and Healing to families experiencing homelessness has proven its dedication to nurturing a positive workplace culture. Amazing Workplace certification involves anonymous employee feedback to identify critical areas contributing to employee happiness. That feedback is also designed to identify actions an organization can take to improve employee happiness. Showing their happiness at achieving this goal, are, from left on the front row, Cathy Cason, Stephanie Baker, Brittany Lowe, Melanie Conner, Sara Escorza, Latoya McLennon and Yuli Fernandez. On the back row are Olivia Sheridan, Anais Hairston, Rachelle Dowell, Robert Laws, China Bland, Michelle Alcorn and Jadayia Sinclair. (Photo by SRD Photography.)
Norcross to host Irish Fest on March 8
Lionheart Theatre in downtown Norcross presents The Man Who Came to Dinner, March 7–23 with evening shows and weekend matinees scheduled. About the show: Critic, Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the home of the Stanleys, slips on their doorstep and breaks his hip. The result is a tumultuous six weeks of confinement as he turns the Stanley household upside down, forcing everyone in town to cater to his egotistical demands. Tickets are available online.
Irish Fest will be in downtown Norcross on Saturday, March 8 from 1-5 p.m. Get ready to shamrock and roll at Irish Fest, hosted by the City of Norcross. This festive bash is bringing the craic with live music, dance performances, delicious eats, face painting, balloon twisters and plenty of Irish cheer.
Popup Glass Recycling Events are co-hosted by Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful and Gwinnett Solid Waste. The events will be on March 10 at the Bogan Park from noon until 4 p.m.; at Bethesda Park on March 24 from noon until 4 p.m.; and at Rabbit Hill Park on March 28 also noon to 4 p.m.
Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Duluth Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. Acclaimed Author Elaine Weiss will discuss her newest book, Spell Freedom, the story of four activists whose audacious plan to restore voting rights to Black Americans laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement.
Empowering Women-Owned Small Businesses will be the subject on March 13 at 11 a. m. at the Norcross Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. Celebrate Women’s History Month by starting or expanding your small business.
The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber will host Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger at the next Thought Leaders event on March 13 at 8 a.m. Raffensperger will share updates from the Gold Dome and provide information on critical topics, including advancements in election administration, securities enforcement and other key initiatives. Breakfast buffet is included. Advance registration is required and open now.
Hear local author Dan Leonard at the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA in Peachtree Corners on March 14 at 12:15 p.m. He will have a QandA session and book signing of his memoir.
Hear Author Colleen Oakley at the Duluth Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library in conversation with Mary Kay Andrews. This will be March 15 at 6 p.m., as they discuss Oakley’s newest book, Jane and Dan at the End of the World. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform From Screen to Stage on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church in Johns Creek. Music Director finalist Howard Hsu will conduct this concert, which will feature music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Mission: Impossible, and others. For audience members who would like to come dressed as their favorite movie character, there will be a costume competition at intermission, with prizes.
Shamrocks, Carts and Clues: join the Paddy’s Day Pathfest,which will be March 15 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in downtown Braselton. Get ready for the wackiest parade in town! Join the festive lineup of decorated golf carts and strut your stuff along the Braselton LifePath. Spectators, bring your cheers and enjoy the spectacle! After the parade, the quest begins—teams will search for clues and complete challenges for a chance to win prizes. Register early for extra points!
Author Talk with Vanessa Miller will be March 20 at the Duluth Branch of Gwinnett County. She will be discussing her latest book, The Filling Station, a story of two sisters during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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