By Elliott Brack | Relatively near to Gwinnett is the nation’s longest national drive—the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP). For the last few days, we’ve driven on segments of this 469 mile parkway, enjoying the fantastic scenery and views, and seeing the fall change in color. The parkway is not just a road, for it abounds in scenic beauty.
By Elliott Brack | The one obvious aspect you get should you visit the OFS movie production facilities at I-85 and Jimmy Carter Boulevard is the open vastness of its studios. What was once Western Electric’s cable manufacturing plant today still turns out fiber optic cable, but with automation, the cable making aspect takes less room, freeing up other giant space for movie-making.
By Elliott Brack | Trivia question today especially for Boston Red Sox fans: besides being famous for allowing a ground ball through his legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series against the New York Mets in Shea Stadium, what other major baseball feat is Bill Buckner associated with? A hint: it has to do with Atlanta.
“Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for.”
— Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren (1891-1974).
Below are links to the ballots Gwinnett voters face in the May 21 voting.
NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE ANSWERS
To read answers to four questions posted by GwinnettForum to non-partisan candidates, click here. Answers in partisan races are forthcoming.
ENDORSED CANDIDATES
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
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