GwinnettForum | Number 25.38 | May 13, 2025
COLORFUL NEW DEPICTION: Thanks to someone at the county level, who developed this new map showing the shape of Gwinnett County, features a new development, the relative size of the 17 cities of Gwinnett. The only element that would improve the map would show in color the boundaries of Auburn and the new City of Mulberry in contrasting colors. Mulberry is now, by area, the largest city in the county.
TODAY’S FOCUS: Norcross police achieve its third accreditation award
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gov. Kemp, enjoy retirement away from politics
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College
ANOTHER VIEW: Dr. Oz is not fit to head the Center for Medicare
FEEDBACK: Recommends visiting Lunch Box Museum in Columbus
UPCOMING: Georgia Public Service Commission election is June 17
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC linemen finish among best in Georgia
RECOMMENDED: Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ga. Tech develops “artificial insect” for Mars exploration
MYSTERY PHOTO: This iron-clad warrior is ready for a fight
LAGNIAPPE: Wow! Look at these gas prices!
CALENDAR: Norcross Cemetery Tour is Sunday, May 18
Norcross police achieve its third accreditation award
NORCROSS, Ga. | The Norcross Police Department has earned its third accreditation: the Excellence in Policing (EIP) Certification. This achievement comes from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) and Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS), marking another milestone in the department’s continued pursuit of professional excellence.
Norcross Police Chief Bill Grogan
The EIP program is a rigorous, standards-based certification consisting of 12 critical chapters on modern policing practices—including vehicle operations, search and seizure, arrest procedures and property and evidence handling. To achieve certification, each standard must be supported with documented proof and undergo an intensive on-site audit to ensure compliance.
This accomplishment is more than a badge of honor—it’s a reflection of the department’s commitment to transparency, accountability and service excellence for Norcross residents. By maintaining high standards, the Norcross Police Department helps reduce risk, prevent misconduct and ensure community trust.
Chief of Police Bill Grogan comments: “The Norcross Police Department is not only Excellence in Policing certified, but also accredited through CALEA since 1997, and State certified through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program since 2000. Our agency participates in accreditation and certification programs because we want to be held to a higher standard of policing. This third certification reinforces our dedication to professionalism, integrity and reducing liability while serving the residents of Norcross.”
These ongoing efforts in professional development and accountability directly benefit the safety and well-being of the community. The City of Norcross commends the police department for their unwavering commitment to excellence and encourages residents to take pride in this shared achievement.
The Norcross Police Department operates with 72 personnel, with 52 sworn officers. It has the lowest ratio of Gwinnett police of 346 citizens per sworn officer.
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Gov. Kemp, enjoy retirement away from politics
Kemp is wearing a red tie. Photo via Office of the Governor.
By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForum
MAY 13, 2025 | Some people seemed surprised that Brian Kemp will not run for the U.S. Senate seat against Sen. Jon Ossoff this next election.
We never thought he would run. We agree with the governor’s decision. Why should Governor Kemp leave the relatively easy years as Georgia’s governor to try to hold a seat that might be difficult to win, and even if won, would be an entirely new arena and probably not very satisfying for someone who has been sitting in a more active environment? After all, senatorial actions are very slow. Then, as a senator, he would have to either move his family to Washington and all that entails, or else undertake weekly commuting. That might make life entirely unsatisfactory, and certainly cramped and tiring.
Or he could leave office as governor, return to his business, spend his life in his hometown of Athens, and enjoy a simpler life.
The second choice ought to sound mighty good. He’s earned a peaceful term away from the hustle-and-bustle of politics. And who would want to go to Washington and have to be around the Trump bunch, with its array of self-important and not very qualified people?
While we have often disagreed with Governor Kemp, we can understand him removing himself from public life. And while some might feel he owes something to the Republican Party, look what a strain it has made on his life as it would anyone who is governor.
Enjoy your time away from politics, Mr. Governor.
WORLD ATLAS has named their nine cutest small towns in Georgia for 2025. It says: “Visiting these cute Georgia towns is one of the best ways to experience the Peach State….Each of these small hamlets offers unique styles and personalities, making every one of them worth checking out! So pack a bag and get ready to experience what life is like in the Empire State of the South in 2025.”
Then it lists these towns:
- Covington
- Thomasville
- Americus
- Madison
- Helen
- Dahlonega
- Tybee Island
- Ellijay
- Blue Ridge
But it appears the World Atlas is short on its geography. It says that Americus is in “the rolling hills of the Piedmont Region.” The southern edge of Piedmont stretches from Columbus to Augusta with Macon in the middle. It’s 74 miles from Macon to Americus, and 60 miles south from Columbus.
It also says that Ellijay is “near” Chattanooga, Tenn. Somehow, we don’t consider 67 miles away as being “near.”
We look forward to the 2026 list of cutest “hamlets” from World Atlas.
A NEW CHAPTER in Braselton’s story is opening its doors. Step inside the Museum at The Mill and explore the historic Enterprise Roller Mill — a beautifully preserved flour and grist mill that helped power a growing town. Original equipment, detailed displays and thoughtful storytelling offer a glimpse into the hard work and ingenuity that shaped Braselton’s early days. The mill is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s at 16 Frances Street. Check out the web site.
BOCCE BALL: Looking for some weeknight fun? Join the ATLBocce outdoor league at the Town Green in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday nights starting in June! Registration closes on Monday, May 19. Tag your friends, get your co-workers, and create your team before all the spots are filled! For more details, go to this website.
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Dr. Oz is not fit to head the Center for Medicare
“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” — Wizard of Oz
By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. | The GOP wants us to ignore the shortcomings of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the man behind the curtain who will be administrator over the $1.5 trillion Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which manages all federal government health insurance programs.
Like the Wizard, Dr. Oz has lots of issues, as detailed by Senator Elizabeth Warren prior to his confirmation hearing . That baggage includes allegedly not paying his taxes to fund these programs, per Senator Ron Wyden of the Senate Finance Committee.
Dr. Oz began his career in admirable fashion, graduating from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. He eventually became a respected professor of surgery at Columbia. However, his reputation went rapidly downhill when he started the daily TV program, The Dr. Oz Show (2009-2022).
Oz shamelessly promoted weird, invalid alternative medicine and pseudoscience theories. One area of particularly shameless promotion for financial gain was his pushing of “miracle cures” and useless pills for weight loss. He continued this trend through the Covid pandemic, where he incorrectly advocated for malaria drugs to counteract Covid.
Oz in 2016. Photo via Wikipedia.
As a result of his TV fame and investments in healthcare companies like the ones he pushed, Dr. Oz, the 64-year-old son of Turkish immigrants, is now worth close to $100 million. (In addition,his wife is heir to the Asplundh Tree Expert firm.)
Because of these numerous conflicts of interest, Senator Warren has asked Oz to: (1) divest any remaining financial interests in health-related companies or patents that he will have the power to influence; (2) recuse from matters involving his former employers and clients; and, (3) for at least four years after you leave office, not lobby CMS or join the industries that depend on CMS’s work.
Oz did not confirm that he would do all of the above, yet he was still confirmed on a 53-45 vote. All Democrats voted against him (Duckworth and Murray did not vote). No Republicans voted against him.
What is arguably the most worrisome about Oz is his push to do away with traditional Medicare and force Americans into HMOs and PPOs under Medicare Advantage. In the recent past, Oz has even suggested forcing all Americans into the program, saying it will bring about “a golden age in health-care delivery.”
In making this baseless claim, Dr. Oz ignores the facts.
The incentive for these Medicare Advantage corporations is to overbill and underprovide needed services. That is how they make hundreds of millions of dollars in profits. Having worked in the industry, I can tell you that is how any commercial insurance company works.
Per the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), costs to taxpayers for patients in Traditional Medicare have always been lower than for seniors insured under Medicare Advantage. Thus, according to PNHP ( a respected physician advocacy organization)- “Medicare Advantage overcharges taxpayers by a minimum of 22 percent or $88 billion per year, and potentially by up to 35 percent or $140 billion.”
Our national deficit ballooned in Trump’s last term, in large part due to ridiculous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. Going to Medicare Advantage, as Dr. Oz advocates, will only make things worse.
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Recommends visiting Lunch Box Museum in Columbus
Editor, the Forum:
Recently I had mentioned to you an unusual museum in Columbus, Ga., the Lunch Box Museum. I was afraid maybe it longer exists, (How many kids nowadays use or know what a lunch box is?), but apparently it continues operation. In fact, it has expanded to include other museums. I remember my excitement of seeing a Hopalong Cassidy lunch box on display, just like the one I carried to school. For more details, go to.https://www.columbuscollectivemuseums.com/.
– Joe Feeley, Peachtree Corners
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Georgia Public Service Commission election is June 17
Eight candidates are running for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in a long-delayed election taking place this year. The primaries are June 17, followed by a general election on November 4.
Two of the five seats on the Commission – districts 2 and 3, currently held by Republicans Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson – were due for an election in 2022. But a lawsuit delayed that election. A third seat, the district five post held by Tricia Pridemore, was due for an election last year, but that also didn’t happen because of the ongoing legal battle.
In district 2, Republican Lee Muns is challenging Echols for the party’s nomination. Democrat Alicia Johnson of Savannah is also running for that seat.
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in district 3: Daniel Blackman, Keisha Sean Waites, Peter Hubbard and Robert Jones. The winner of that primary will face incumbent Fitz Johnson in November.
The candidates must live in their districts. For District 2, that’s a swath of east and southeast Georgia that includes Athens, Augusta and Savannah; District 3 includes the Metro Atlanta counties of Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton. But the elections are statewide, meaning voters throughout Georgia can vote in both races.
Under a state law passed last year, all the current commissioners’ terms have been extended. The next to face reelection will be Pridemore, whose district 5 seat will be up next year. Elections for the remaining two seats, currently held by Republicans Jason Shaw and Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, will be held in 2028.
Jackson EMC linemen finish among best in Georgia
EMC journeyman lineman teams were among the best in the state at the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, held May 3 in Fort Valley, Ga. Three Jackson EMC teams placed in the top five among all teams at the annual competition.
Jackson EMC sent 21 apprentices and eight journeyman teams to the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, where they competed in a series of events in traditional lineman skills and tasks. A total of 136 apprentices and 27 journeyman teams from electric utility providers across the state participated in the competition. Apprentices compete as individuals, while journeymen compete in teams of three.
The top performers from Jackson EMC will represent the electric cooperative at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas in October. Attending from Jackson EMC will be 16 total: three teams of three Journeymen, and seven Apprentices.
Team honors include:
- Ben Brissey, Ben Adams and T.J. Witherell, of Jefferson, finished third overall, third in the cooperative division, third in the single-phase tap event and ninth in the riser pole switch change event.
- Easton Tuggle, Cody Watson and Brandon Sanders, of Neese, finished fourth overall, fourth in the cooperative division, second in the hurtman rescue event, second in the riser pole switch change event, fifth in the single-phase tap event and ninth in the grounded insulator change event.
- Ben Campbell, Austin Lewis and Brandon Carter, of Neese, finished fifth overall, fifth in the cooperative division, fourth in the single-phase tap event, fifth in the riser pole switch change event, sixth in the grounded insulator change event and 10th in the hurtman rescue event.
- Kaleb Chapman, Jeff Sutton and Justin Roper, of Oakwood, finished eighth overall, eighth place in the cooperative division, first in the riser pole switch change event, fourth in the hurtman rescue event, eighth in the grounded insulator change event and ninth in the single-phase tap event.
- Austin Yearwood, Aaron Krumenacker and Jose Rodriguez, of Oakwood, finished fifth in the hurtman rescue event.
- Austin Gragg, Devin Triplett and Justin Cash, of Jefferson, finished sixth in the hurtman rescue event.
Individual honors include:
- Shawn Thurston, of Gwinnett, placed second in the insulator change event and fifth in the hurtman rescue event.
- Shaffer Meisner, of Gwinnett, placed fourth in the written exam and ninth in the neutral jumper change out event.
- Kirby Mitchell, of Oakwood, placed seventh in the obstacle course event.
DAR recognizes Good Citizens, essay contest winners
DAR Good Citizens honorees are on the back row, Olivia Johnson, Zamzam Aden, Maro Edibioko, Logan Borneman, Duy Vuy, and Regent Randi Minor. On the front row are Sydney Scheiwe, Camara Haynes, and Christine Son. Provided.
Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter, Philadelphia Winn of Lawrenceville recently awarded nine students from local high schools with the Good Citizen Award. The DAR Good Citizen Contest was created in 1934 to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship in America’s youth.
The award recognizes high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. This year, through the coordination of Committee Chair Cheryl Hall, Philadelphia Winn awarded students with a certificate, lapel pin, and cash award for consistently demonstrating these qualities to their families, peers, and community members.
Shown are Committee Chair Linda LaPerre, Regent Randi Minor and American History essay contest winners Farzeen Raina, Collyns Pangle, and Rayleigh Pangle.
Philadelphia Winn also awarded three talented students with the American History Essay Award for their outstanding participation in the DAR American History Essay Contest. This contest has public, private, home-study, and parochial school students write an essay about a pre-selected historical topic. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, and grammatical proficiency.
Good Citizen award winners were:
- Zamzam Aden, Brookwood High School;
- Maro Edibiokpo, Central Gwinnett High School;
- Doc Duy Vo, Discovery High School;
- Isabel Dotson, Grayson High School;
- Logan Borneman, Gwinnett Math, Science and Technology School;
- Sydney Scheiwe, Mountain View High School;
- Christine Son, Killian Hill Christian School;
- Olivia Johnson, Providence Christian Academy; and
- Camara Haynes, South Gwinnett High School.
American history essay contest winners were:
- Farzeen Raina, 5th grade winner;
- Collyns Pangle, 6th grade winner; and
- Rayleigh Pangle, high school winner.
Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico
From Susan J. Harris, Stone Mountain: Anna and Tom are an expat couple who are living in Berlin. They have fashioned a life where they can live out their dreams of a digital creative freelance presence in the global technology community. After a few years of success, many of their digital connections move on to other corners of the world. When calamities spring up, they seek new meaning and ways to impact others less fortunate. They do not have experiences that provide credibility to those whom they wish to help, nor do they have compatriots with their goals. When Anna and Tom relocate to Lisbon to try and recreate the success, it brings to light the hair-line fractures in their relationship which includes money problems. Vincenzo Latronico underscores chasing perfection without realizing what that is can be destructive.
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Georgia Tech develops “artificial insect” for Mars exploration
One of the most unusual transportation systems ever envisioned may be the Entomopter, a robotic “artificial insect” that would fly and navigate using two sets of flapping wings powered by a chemically fueled artificial muscle.
Under development at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Entomopter—its name arising from the Greek entomon, “insect,” and pteron, “wing”—grew out of a competition to develop palm-sized “microflyers” for such military applications as the exploration of caves, bunkers, and other structures. Building on five years of study and support from agencies including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the concept has since been adapted to a more unusual mission: exploring the planet Mars.
Robotic landers, rovers, and orbiting spacecraft have provided intriguing details about certain portions of Mars. Scientists hope to explore more of our neighboring planet using low-altitude flying vehicles, but the thin atmosphere and lack of oxygen on Mars severely limits the capabilities of conventional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Even to stay airborne in the thin atmosphere, for example, fixed-wing vehicles would have to fly at speeds of more than 250 miles per hour—too fast to land on the rocky terrain for refueling or gathering samples.
Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, Georgia Tech’s applied research organization, believe the Entomopter could be ideal for flying on Mars. Its flapping wings would produce enough lift to allow it to take off, fly slowly enough to observe the terrain at an altitude of 100 feet or less, and then land again on a mobile rover for refueling and downloading data. A pair of Entomopters could cross canyons, boulders, and other features that would stop surface-based vehicles. Equipped with video cameras and sensors, the Entomopters could range across the Mars surface, covering far more territory.
The Earth-bound Entomopter has a 15 to 18 cm wingspan. A twin set of wings situated fore and aft of the RCM provide balanced resonant flapping to create not only lift and thrust, but full vehicle control. Wing flapping occurs at a 35 Hz constant rate. This biologically inspired aerial robot is classified as a micro air vehicle (MAV) because of its size. Mission payloads are around 10 grams with a full gross takeoff weight (GTOW) of 50 grams. Intended use is for covert indoor reconnaissance or operation in confined human-inaccessible spaces.(Wikipedia).
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This iron-clad warrior is ready for a fight
It’s not every day that you see an iron-clad warrior like this one. Looks like he’s ready for battle. Your job is to tell us where this warrior is ready to fight. Send your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com, to include your hometown.
Several people immediately recognized the unique Sanibel Island Light in Sanibel, Fla. Jay Altman of Columbia, S.C. told us: “The Sanibel Island Light or Point Ybel Light, was one of the first lighthouses on Florida’s Gulf coast north of Key West and the Dry Tortugas. The light, 98-foot above sea level, on an iron skeleton tower was first lit on August 20, 1884 and has a central spiral staircase beginning about 10 feet above the ground.” The photograph came from Mickey Merkel of Berkeley Lake.
Others also recognizing the light were Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; Tracy Brookshire, Duluth; Michelle Cobb Dolske, Orlando, Fla.; Kay Montgomery, Duluth; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Renee Johnson, Beaufort, S.C.; Lou Camerio, Lilburn; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, who wrote: “It was built to assist ships entering San Carlos Bay and Punta Rassa, a major cattle-shipping port during the late 1880s. It was actually built from separate parts created in the Midwest, and then assembled on-site in Florida. This is because the Midwest had an abundance of iron ore and the Great Lakes facilitated the transportation of materials to other parts of the country. The lighthouse was automated in 1949, and despite its 140-year age, has been able to survive a number of major hurricanes throughout its long history. This is because of the open-frame skeleton design tower,which allows wind to pass through, reducing the pressure on the structure. Additionally, it has deep pilings that help it withstand storm surges.”
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Low cost: Locate gas stations across from one another, and you are bound to have near similar pricing. It’s been a while since we have seen this low pricing of gasoline in the county. These same prices for gas were at the Race Trac and Speedway stations on Peachtree Boulevard and Reps Miller Road in Norcross on Saturday.
Norcross Cemetery Tour is May 18
Learn about happenings in downtown Norcross at Coffee Connections Spotlight of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber. This will be at Atlanta Tech Park on May 15 at 8:30 a.m. Speaker will be Stephanie Newton, downtown manager and cultural arts and tourism director of the City of Norcross. This is free to all. No registration is required.
Calling All Artists! Light Up the Peachtree Corners announces T-shirt design contest. Send in your best logo design and, if yours is selected, you’ll win $1,000 and have bragging rights on this year’s race t-shirt. Artwork and entry forms are due by May 16, and judges will be looking for one dynamic image to represent the Light Up the Corners Glow Run on the race banner, t-shirts and all multimedia. The winning artist will be presented their prize check during the event on Saturday, August 16. An entry form and additional details can be found here.
Author Talk: Rosey Lee will discuss her newest book, A Garden Wedding, at the Centerville Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library, on Friday, May 16, at noon. This is a heartwarming story about love, forgiveness, new beginnings, and what it takes to get there. She lives in Atlanta, and grew up on the Westbank of New Orleans, La. Books will be available for sale and signing from Tall Tales Book Shop. Registration is requested.
Gwinnett County is hosting the 11th Annual Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will be at Gwinnett Place Mall.
Spring Concert: The Sugar Hill Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents a two-day concert on May 17 and 18 that features nearly 70 musicians celebrating music and the community. Themed Safely Gathered Home, the evening will be filled with harmonies and melodies reflecting the love and peace that can be found not only at our earthly home but also at our heavenly home. No ticket or purchase is necessary for the concerts being held at 7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church at 4833 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, Ga. Call 470-822-3107 for more info.
Historic Tour of Norcross Cemetery will be Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Step back in time with local historian Gene Ramsay as he relates stories of the town’s founders and shares fascinating insights from 1915 to 1923. This free, guided Historic Cemetery Tour offers a unique blend of fun facts, historical depth and local lore—including the origins of Norcross street names.
Gwinnett Master Gardeners will meet May 19 at the Bethesda Senior Center. Speaker will be Leslie Bevan, a full-time instructor and the farm manager at Gwinnett Technical College. She will explain Introduction to Landscape Design at 7 p.m.. Leslie Visitors are welcome to join the potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish for all to share.
The second annual Georgia A-I Summit takes place May 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Atlanta Tech Park in Peachtree Corners. This year’s event will delve into the transformative power of A-I across various industries, including music, film, healthcare, marketing and cybersecurity. Offered by the Gwinnett Women’s Chamber and open to A-I enthusiasts, professionals or those looking to break into the field. Buy tickets online at georgiaaisummit.com.
Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate Memorial Day with a series of events that are free and open to the public from Saturday, May 24, to Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The Memorial Day observance will begin on Saturday, May 24, with the
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band performing at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program at 10 a.m. After the ceremony, hundreds of scouts and volunteers will place American flags on over 20,000 veterans’ graves. Andersonville National Historic Site is located 10 miles south of Oglethorpe, Ga, and 10 miles northeast of Americus, Ga, on Georgia Highway 49. The national park features the National Prisoner of War Museum, Andersonville National Cemetery, and the site of the historic Civil War prison, Camp Sumter. Andersonville National Historic Site is the only national park within the National Park System to serve as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.
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