Articles by: GwinnettForum

NEW for 4/26: Nonpartisan candidate answers, more

NEW for 4/26: Nonpartisan candidate answers, more

Click here to read the full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Read what these candidates say about themselves
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett should remove District Attorney from office
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Trump’s illness makes him unfit for presidency
UPCOMING: Sister Act comes to Aurora stage May 23-June 23
NOTABLE: County breaks ground on Beaver Ruin Wetlands
RECOMMENDED: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
GEORGIA TIDBIT: As governor, Sanders’ years saw lots of economic activity
MYSTERY PHOTO: Warned in advance: Take care in identifying this mystery 
CALENDAR: Drug Take Back Program to be held in Gwinnett on April 27

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by · April 26, 2024 · Full issues
FOCUS: Read what these candidates say about themselves

FOCUS: Read what these candidates say about themselves

Today GwinnettForum presents, in their own words, unedited answers from candidates in non-partisan elections in the May 21 Gwinnett voting. Each of the candidates were asked the same four questions.  GwinnettForum presents this as a public service, and at no cost to the candidates. Unfortunately, several candidates did not take the time to respond. 

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by · April 26, 2024 · Today's Focus
NEWS BRIEFS: Sister Act comes to Aurora stage May 23-June 23

NEWS BRIEFS: Sister Act comes to Aurora stage May 23-June 23

We ask you to bow your heads and “Bless Our Show” then stand up and “Raise Your Voice” for Sister Act, the final production in Aurora Theatre’s record-breaking Season 28. This musical will be presented from May 23 – June 23. 

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by · April 26, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: Warned in advance: take care in this identification

MYSTERY PHOTO: Warned in advance: take care in this identification

Sometimes things are not what they see. Perhaps you can identify this Mystery Photo, but we warn you, be careful. Once you make identification, send your answer to a new email: click here. And be sure to list your hometown.

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by · April 26, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 4/23: Primary endorsements for Gwinnett voters

NEW for 4/23: Primary endorsements for Gwinnett voters

Click here to read the full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
EEB PERSPECTIVE: GwinnettForum endorses these primary candidates 
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Sings praises for Ashley Herndon’s recent comment
UPCOMING: Suwanee ClayWorks plans open house on April 27
NOTABLE: NE Georgia Health Foundation hits $100 million
RECOMMENDED: The Murder of King Tut  by James Patterson and Martin Dugard
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Sanders remembered as first New South governor
MYSTERY PHOTO: This impressive gate can unload lots of history
CALENDAR: Tax-efficient charitable giving workshop coming  April 24 

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by · April 23, 2024 · Full issues
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BRACK: GwinnettForum endorses these primary candidates 

By Elliott Brack  |  On May 21, Gwinnett voters will go to the polls to select nominees for local and legislative races.  It is officially election day for non-partisan candidates in judicial races and for Gwinnett school board seats. 

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by · April 23, 2024 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEWS BRIEFS: Suwanee ClayWorks plans open house on April 27

NEWS BRIEFS: Suwanee ClayWorks plans open house on April 27

Suwanee ClayWorks announces its inaugural Open House event on Saturday, April 27 from noon to 6 p.m. It is located at 4154 Silver Peak Parkway in Suwanee.

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by · April 23, 2024 · News
MYSTERY PHOTO: This impressive gate has seen lots of history

MYSTERY PHOTO: This impressive gate has seen lots of history

Here is an impressive city entrance gate, no doubt loaded down with history. See if you can identify this photo, and tell what it signifies. Send your ideas to elliott@brack.net, and include the town where you live. 

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by · April 23, 2024 · Mystery photos
NEW for 4/19: More microtransit; Chocolatier to close

NEW for 4/19: More microtransit; Chocolatier to close

Click here to read the latest full edition of GwinnettForum. In this issue:
TODAY’S ISSUE: Third area of Gwinnett to get microtransit service
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Peachtree Corners to lose Peterbrooke Chocolatier
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Local mail now usually postmarked in Palmetto
UPCOMING: GGC to add men and women’s basketball 
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC linemen train on energized power lines
RECOMMENDED: The Lost Empress, by Steve Robinson
OBITUARY: Joe E. McCart
GEORGIA TIDBIT: The Masters’ golf course was once a thriving nursery 
MYSTERY PHOTO: What do spring and this building have in common
LAGNIAPPE: Coleman auctioning off his many collections
CALENDAR: Taste of Lilburn is Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church

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by · April 19, 2024 · Full issues
FOCUS: Third area of Gwinnett to get microtransit service

FOCUS: Third area of Gwinnett to get microtransit service

NORCROSS, Ga. | Another area of Gwinnett will get microtransit service, starting August 1. Gwinnett County, the Gateway 85 Community Improvement District and the city of Norcross will combine resources to improve mobility in a zone around Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Interstate 85 starting later this year.

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by · April 19, 2024 · Today's Focus