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NEW for 7/5: A tax hike, new King statue, religious states

NEW for 7/5: A tax hike, new King statue, religious states

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Commissioners adopt same millage, which equals a tax increase
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnettians work on dedicating 8 foot statue to Dr. M.L. King Jr.
ANOTHER VIEW: The most religious states in USA are also the most violent
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Ignorance limits intelligent decision making and becomes stupidity  
NOTABLE: High schoolers participate in anatomy lesson at PCOM academy
RECOMMENDED: Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living by Martin H. Levinson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Sea Islands Hurricane of 1893 among deadliest in nation’s history
MYSTERY PHOTO: Did someone leave the doors open, and the leaves blew in?
CALENDAR: Writer’s Workshop coming to Duluth Library on July 16

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by · July 5, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 7/1: On continuing education, Gwinnett foundation, pets

NEW for 7/1: On continuing education, Gwinnett foundation, pets

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Tech offers wide array of continuing education 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Original Gwinnett Foundation founders must be mighty pleased 
ANOTHER VIEW: Yes, it’s hot outdoors, so look out for your pets, too
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Rulings gives her the impetus to dust off old credentials 
UPCOMING: GGC professor seeks to help farmers in study of pollinating bees
NOTABLE: Rogers Bridge work wins ASNE Project of Merit award
RECOMMENDED: Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living by Martin H. Levinson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA’s Marine Institute is located at Sapelo Island
MYSTERY PHOTO: Just where is this stately structure located?

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by · July 1, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 6/28: Shoe company expands; Role of Congress; Travel report

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

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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
NEW for 6/24: On raccoons and “Gwinnett standards”

NEW for 6/24: On raccoons and “Gwinnett standards”

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Rabid raccoon found in Buford; be alert for strange acting animals 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Other communities finding use for one of the “Gwinnett Standards” 
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Column on Maine and lobster rolls made her hungry 
UPCOMING: Suwanee’s Broadway in the Park returns July 29-30
NOTABLE: Gwinnett expands mental health services for residents
RECOMMENDED: The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Birds dominate the landscape of Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Few clues abound for today’s Mystery

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by · June 23, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 6/21: On a hospital, Maine and Jan. 6

NEW for 6/21: On a hospital, Maine and Jan. 6

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TODAY’S FOCUS: How GMC became Northside Hospital Gwinnett
EEB PERSPECTIVE: As lobsters go, so goes the great State of Maine
ANOTHER VIEW: January 6 was similar to Germany’s Kristallnacht 
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 CID
FEEDBACK: Finds another use for the timer on her microwave
UPCOMING: Sugarloaf CID expanding, adding 22 taxable properties
NOTABLE: Georgia Thomas, Shuler winner, heads for Jimmy Awards
RECOMMENDED: Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia invades British Florida three times, all unsuccessful
MYSTERY PHOTO: Ancient stone building reminds someone of Europe

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by · June 21, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 6/10: On hurricanes, voting and guns

NEW for 6/10: On hurricanes, voting and guns

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TODAY’S FOCUS: We know hurricanes are coming; Question is how severe and when?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: New voting system in primary turned out to be much easier
ANOTHER VIEW: If you must have guns, here’s a list of what you should buy
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: From the Spanish Inquisition to Governors Abbott and DeSantis 
UPCOMING: Commissioners evaluating feedback about Gwinnett Place Mall
NOTABLE: Gwinnett has best water in state, maybe in the nation
RECOMMENDED: Saving America’s Amazon by Ben Raines
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Archives housed in building near Clayton State University
MYSTERY PHOTO: You may be surprised at where this lighthouse is located
CALENDAR: Ribbon-cutting of interchange of Highway 316-Harbins Road is June 16

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by · June 10, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 6/7: Our runoff endorsements, more

NEW for 6/7: Our runoff endorsements, more

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EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here are GwinnettForum’s endorsements in primary runoffs 
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: What’s happening to weeklies also happening to magazines
UPCOMING: Jackson EMC offers solar block energy to its members
NOTABLE: Commission adopts new smoke-free air ordinance
OBITUARIES:GEORGIA TIDBIT: Plant selection is important particularly in a Xeriscape
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out exactly where these ruins are located, and why
LAGNIAPPE: Gwinnett Parks win honors for school readiness program
CALENDAR: Groundbreaking of new tower at Northside Hospital Gwinnett is Tuesday morning

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by · June 7, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 6/3: Bourdeaux, weekly newspapers, training

NEW for 6/3: Bourdeaux, weekly newspapers, training

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Statement from Carolyn Bourdeaux on recent primary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Internet moguls may not realize weekly newspapers exist 
ANOTHER VIEW: Pivots during pandemic, and becomes better-trained woman
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Why do microwave ovens have such loud beepers?
UPCOMING: Gwinnett homeowners eligible for $4 million in grants
NOTABLE: Special Needs Schools gets $50,000 from Jackson EMC
RECOMMENDED: Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Union Navy eventually takes control of Georgia coast line
MYSTERY PHOTO:  No lighthouse, but how about another covered bridge?
LAGNIAPPE: James Walters recognized for 14 years at cemetery service
CALENDAR: Cornhole tournament upcoming in Snellville

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by · June 3, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 5/31: A retirement, act of courtesy, more

NEW for 5/31: A retirement, act of courtesy, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Becky Pope plans to retire from specialty of designing schools 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One small act of common courtesy cheered my day
ANOTHER VIEW: Will the war in Ukraine mean the end of Putin?
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK:  Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: GGC seeks applicants for summer wellness program
NOTABLE: Community Foundation makes awards of $355,000 
RECOMMENDED: Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Plant location has particular significance in Xeriscaping
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s another lighthouse for you to identify
CALENDAR: Gwinnett County is offering free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches

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by · May 31, 2022 · Full issues
NEW for 5/27: New maternity home and election reflections

NEW for 5/27: New maternity home and election reflections

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Haven at Hebron will welcome the young and pregnant
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Reviewing the 2022 Georgia primary winners and losers 
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Wants help in honoring Mack Renwick and Marshall Hooper
UPCOMING: $1 million grant to Lilburn for new Bryson Park roundabout  
NOTABLE: Gateway85 adds Elliot Williams as a new director 
RECOMMENDED: Atomic Habits by James Clear
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Xeriscaping gardening is natural form of conservation
MYSTERY PHOTO: Try your luck at identifying this classical, handsome building
CALENDAR: Memorial Day service is at 11 a.m. Monday at GJAC

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by · May 27, 2022 · Full issues
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