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NEW for 3/15: National litter event; MTI Tubs sold; Registering in 1960

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful to host national virtual litter event
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Success of MTI Tubs leads to sale to European company
ANOTHER VIEW: Seeing one qualified Black man registering in Columbus in 1960
SPOTLIGHT: Law Office of J. Michael Levengood, LLC
FEEDBACK: Two references to Ohio Wesleyan in your last issue
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Chamber announces honorees for the 74th annual dinner
NOTABLE: Gwinnett and Chinese group formalize relationship
RECOMMENDED: The Man I Knew by Jean Becker
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Columbus road eventually named for Primus King
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out what goes on within these walls
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Symphony plans benefit concert for Ukraine on Sunday

by GwinnettForum · March 15, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 3/11: Art show; Coach K; Wheat

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Lawrenceville and Hudgens partner for art installation
EEB PERSPECTIVE: One guy’s faith in Coach K really paid off for Duke University
ANOTHER VIEW: With war in Ukraine, might be a good time to plant wheat
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
FEEDBACK: In Gwinnett, sometimes trees don’t stand a chance
UPCOMING: Family Promise bed race returning to Lawrenceville on April 23
NOTABLE: Southwest Chamber selects Savannah Johnson for Character Award
RECOMMENDED: The Southernization of America by Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Primus King turned away at polls in Columbus in 1944
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this building is located
LAGNIAPPE: Heavy pre-World War II bike-for-two can be yours
CALENDAR: Hugh art supply sales through March 15 at Norcross Gallery and Studios

by GwinnettForum · March 11, 2022 · Full issues

NEW FOR 3/8: State of county; Flawed election process; Cherished memory

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TODAY’S FOCUS: People and place continue to evolve, bringing possibilities
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Timing of school board nonpartisan election is flawed
ANOTHER VIEW: Remembering two trips to Arles, and the art of van Gogh
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Yet another transit study; what’s the count now?
UPCOMING: Redner leaving Community Foundation; it seeks new leader
NOTABLE: PCOM students bring Two Step CPR to Mall
RECOMMENDED: The Forbidden Garden by Ellen Herrick
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Ga. Tech Poet Larry Rubin focused on historical images
MYSTERY PHOTO: It’s a small building, but was mighty important
LAGNIAPPE: Bird photos from Bali on display in Lawrenceville
CALENDAR: Senior living options is the topic tonight at Five Forks Branch Library

by GwinnettForum · March 8, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 3/4: New restaurant; Remembering Jones Webb

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Summit Chase converts to scratch-based restaurant March 9
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Webb office was postgraduate training for young lawyers
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers Outdoor Power Equipment and Hardware
FEEDBACK: If a teacher is ineffective, should administrators be blamed?
UPCOMING: Wreaths Across America exhibit comes to Gwinnett March 9
NOTABLE: New Technology allows traffic signals to connect to vehicles
RECOMMENDED: Washington’s End by Jonathan Horn
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Birdsong remains a showcase of a fire-dependent ecology
MYSTERY PHOTO: After a week off, see if you can solve this new mystery
CALENDAR: GGC’s first of two Preview Day is March 5

by GwinnettForum · March 4, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 3/1: On teacher tenure and November candidates

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Why teacher tenure is a good practice for schools
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Taking a look at the races for U.S. Senate and governor
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Disturbed at what she sees from school board meeting
UPCOMING: PCOM established medical education Center for Excellence
NOTABLE: Norcross gets $10,000 grant to reduce liability exposure
OBITUARIES: Jones Webb
RECOMMENDED: Great Swedish Fairy Tales by John Bauer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gospel singer Lee Roy Abernathy was popular; ran for governor
MYSTERY PHOTO: Send in your mysteries
CALENDAR: Author Julius Thompson speaks at Suwanee Library on Sunday, March 6

by GwinnettForum · March 1, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 2/25: Thoughts on Georgia State and public broadcasting

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia State’s diverse model is what other universities can become
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Public broadcasting is welcome voice in our democracy
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Sees a benefit in having cameras in each classroom
UPCOMING: Here are commission and school board maps for fall election
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Lee Roy Abernathy was big name in southern gospel music
MYSTERY PHOTO: Clues may be staring you in the face with this photo
LAGNIAPPE: Red-shouldered hawk roving the grounds at Lawrenceville park
CALENDAR: Walk-in vaccine clinic is Saturday, February 26, at Lenora Park in Snellville

by GwinnettForum · February 25, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 2/22: Truist consolidates and it’s Twos-day!

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Redundant BB&T and SunTrust banks being consolidated
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Today is a really special date, being 2-22-22
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 CID
FEEDBACK: More background on Kemp’s selection of new judge
UPCOMING: Georgia Gwinnett College offers new cybersecurity certificate
NOTABLE: Schools in Walton EMC area get Empowerment Grants
RECOMMENDED: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Birdwell College changes its name to Thomas University and grows
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s an idyllic spot where you can contemplate nature
LAGNIAPPE: Here’s a sign that spring may not be far away

by GwinnettForum · February 22, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 2/18: On Putin, Georgia politics and health care

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Putin is just rattling sabers; he doesn’t want war
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Big dose of activities this week: Scoreboard 3-0, politicians
ANOTHER VIEW: View Point Health to help people struggling with Covid-19
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Feels blessed to have two good musicians in his family
UPCOMING: New 160 unit residential community planned in Norcross
NOTABLE: Northeast Boy Scout dinner to honor three Gwinnettians
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Thomas University was founded by Primitive Baptist Church
MYSTERY PHOTO: See if you can figure out where this old photo came from
CALENDAR: Arbor Day to be marked in 10 a.m. ceremony today in Norcross

by GwinnettForum · February 18, 2022 · Full issues

NEW for 2/15: On honesty, integrity and court’s religion

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Honesty and integrity await resurrection; fight on!
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Taking a look at the religion of Supreme Court members
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group
FEEDBACK: Wants Court to be represented with diverse religious backgrounds
UPCOMING: Braves’ World Series Trophy Coming Twice to Coolray Field
NOTABLE: GGC event moves to address teacher shortage problem
RECOMMENDED: Pie in the Sky for streaming on Amazon Prime
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Scripto strike ends with workers getting four cent raise
MYSTERY PHOTO: See if you can identify this colorful photograph
CALENDAR: Join Arbor Day observance in Norcross on Friday at 10 a.m.

by GwinnettForum · February 15, 2022 · Full issues, Uncategorized

NEW for 2/11: On Gateway 85, Michelle Childs and superstition

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gateway85 CID will move office to OFS site along I-85
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Anticipating more diversity on new Supreme Court appointment
ANOTHER VIEW: We must combat superstitions about the pandemic
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC
FEEDBACK: Current item stirred up a lot of memories for him
UPCOMING: Lilburn’s Naya Patel wins recognition from Georgia Regents
NOTABLE: Hernandez wins first Character Award from SW Chamber
RECOMMENDED: Good Without God by Greg M. Epstein
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Scripto factory site of employee organizing effort
MYSTERY PHOTO: Just where is this routine old-time house with porch located?
CALENDAR: Recycle hazardous waste Saturday at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

by GwinnettForum · February 11, 2022 · Full issues

Continuing objectives

Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:

Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.
Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1 a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.

Interested in Gwinnett history?

Now re-printed in its third edition, Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, the award-winning history of Gwinnett County, is once again available for purchase. It sold out of its first two printings. The book won the 2010 Award of Excellence in Documenting Georgia History from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. The book is available at Old Town Antiques at 93 Main Street in Lilburn.

The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.

Full issues

NEW for 3/15: National litter event; MTI Tubs sold; Registering in 1960

NEW for 3/11: Art show; Coach K; Wheat

NEW FOR 3/8: State of county; Flawed election process; Cherished memory

NEW for 3/4: New restaurant; Remembering Jones Webb

NEW for 3/1: On teacher tenure and November candidates

NEW for 2/25: Thoughts on Georgia State and public broadcasting

NEW for 2/22: Truist consolidates and it’s Twos-day!

NEW for 2/18: On Putin, Georgia politics and health care

NEW for 2/15: On honesty, integrity and court’s religion

NEW for 2/11: On Gateway 85, Michelle Childs and superstition

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