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NEW for 11/16: Claps and uproars on Dixon’s proposals, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Applauds Senator Dixon for seeking non-partisan school board
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two announcements last week drew immediate uproars
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Readers respond to proposal to change Gwinnett government structure
UPCOMING: Smart City connectivity conference coming in 2022 to Gwinnett
NOTABLE: County Commission has faith in the legislative process
RECOMMENDED: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Max Cleland had long political and governmental career
MYSTERY PHOTO: Note people sitting on benches near this imposing Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: District commissioner plans open house on Thursday night

by GwinnettForum · November 16, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 11/12: Banks will merge; Bad idea on commission; Expectations

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia Banking Co. and Peoples BankTrust will merge
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Ten-member county commission idea is bad for Gwinnett County
ANOTHER VIEW: What are your expectations about your children?
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Gwinnett
FEEDBACK: Looks upon Aaron Rodgers as a great American hero
UPCOMING: PCOM to offer new master’s program in Medical Lab Science
NOTABLE: Suwanee seeking proposals for 7th annual SculpTour
RECOMMENDED: Buddha Life Zenful Life by Nicolae Tanase
GEORGIA TIDBIT: We’re still searching for cure to battle chestnut tree disease
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mystery Photo asks: where are all these bricks located?
LAGNIAPPE:Frank Sharp offers glances inside Duluth Library
CALENDAR: Flag retirement ceremony planned in Norcross Saturday morning

by GwinnettForum · November 12, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 11/9: On redistricting, Braves’ memorabilia, vax rates

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s one view on legislature’s attempted redistricting plan
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Braves’ World Series memorabilia and other items
ANOTHER VIEW: What can be done to increase vaccination rates?
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald Johnson to be Veteran’s Day speaker
NOTABLE: Rehab of home in Suwanee wins national homebuilding award
RECOMMENDED: A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Chestnut trees once composed one quarter of all Appalachian forest
MYSTERY PHOTO: Statue of child reading a book is today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Bid on 100 original paintings, all 12×12 inches, at Norcross Studio and Gallery

by GwinnettForum · November 9, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 11/5: Georgia’s parks; Eagle scouts; Letting light shine

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Great getaway to visit a nearby Georgia park during the week
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Being an Eagle Scout started guy on career path
ANOTHER VIEW: Let your light shine everywhere, every day, every way
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group
FEEDBACK: Feels law-abiding citizens could be harmed by anti-gun crowd
UPCOMING: New GGC programs aimed at students who changed majors
NOTABLE: Corrections department holding a job fair on November 13
RECOMMENDED: Power and Liberty by Gordon S. Wood
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Here’s a short history of the World Champion Atlanta Braves
MYSTERY PHOTO: Identify or make up a story about this Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Roving Photographer visits new Norcross library
CALENDAR: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, opens Friday at the Lionheart Theatre

by GwinnettForum · November 5, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 11/2: GGC soccer; Scam warranties; Ties

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Parkview five reunited on Georgia Gwinnett soccer team
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Some extended car warranties are probably pure scams
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at the ties between religion and abortion
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett household saved $376 on lower fire insurance rating
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville offers glass recycling to all Gwinnettians
NOTABLE: GGC offers no-cost application in November
RECOMMENDED: Book on CD: Language A to Z by John McWhorter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA’s Press shares Open History Library with readers
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo appears to be a recreation center
LAGNIAPPE: PCOM “all in pink” hikes to help raise money to enhance mammography
CALENDAR: Gwinnett’s Christmas tree arrives Tuesday at Historic Courthouse

by GwinnettForum · November 2, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 10/29: On GGC drumming, fire department, Rainbow Village award

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TODAY’S FOCUS: GGC halls resonate with rhythmic sounds of drumming
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett’s pride shows through its modern fire department
ANOTHER VIEW: Rainbow Village honors Stricklands with first Humanitarian Award
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC
FEEDBACK: After reading Forum, feels better on hanging up on scammer calls
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville adopts downtown master plan update
NOTABLE: Hydroponic farm begins operations in Peachtree Corners
RECOMMENDED: The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel, with Bret Witter
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Richard Russell father of national school lunch program
MYSTERY PHOTO: Critter alongside a road is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross officials cut ribbon for opening of its new library
CALENDAR: Norcross to hold first Deutsche Klassic Autoberfest on Saturday

by GwinnettForum · October 29, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 10/26: On county fire department, Sugar Hill, Alexander Stephens

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett’s Fire Department marking 50th anniversary
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Sugar Hill’s downtown has amazing growth in 10 years
ANOTHER VIEW: Stephens’ “Cornerstone” speech part of today’s thinking
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Questions high density housing apartments with high fees
UPCOMING: County needs poll workers; plans three hiring events
NOTABLE: Peach State Credit Union marks 60th year; Contributes $360,000
RECOMMENDED: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Right to vote for women in Georgia was slow process
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another lighthouse for you to determine its location
LAGNIAPPE: Check out photographs of inside the new Aurora Theatre
CALENDAR: Ribbon cutting today at Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility

by GwinnettForum · October 26, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized

NEW for 10/22: Hospital tower; Bankers’ concerns; Gerrymandering

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Northside Gwinnett Hospital to get new 10 story, 162 bed tower
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Proposal concerning private information upsets bankers
ANOTHER VOICE: Sees Democrats losing U.S. House because of gerrymandering
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Being ill brings him certain positive reflections
UPCOMING: County offers $100 Visa card when getting vaccine this weekend
NOTABLE: GGC snares $249,000 grant for chemistry research
RECOMMENDED: The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Italianate style flourished, since it was easier to build
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another mystery lighthouse begs its location
LAGNIAPPE: Welcoming alumni home
CALENDAR: Norcross to mark 151st anniversary of founding this Saturday

by GwinnettForum · October 22, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 10/19: On nomination; Catching up; Georgia quarterback

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Why Mike Camp nominated Scott Hudgens for honor
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Short takes and catching up on items from the past
ANOTHER VIEW: UGA’s Bennett represents the best in college football
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Encouraged to see there’s a new way to recycle plastics
UPCOMING: County announces pilot glass drop-off program
NOTABLE: Total of 138 students of PCOM Class of 2025 Gain White Coats
RECOMMENDATION: Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa
GEORGIA TIDBIT: After 1850, architecture style of buildings advances in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: There’s sunrise in the background in today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Wellness Fair on October 22 at Bethesda Senior Center

by GwinnettForum · October 19, 2021 · Full issues

NEW for 10/12: On carbon-pricing; Honoring Hudgens; Constitution

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Asks Georgia Congressional delegation to support carbon pricing
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Scott Hudgens Jr. to be inducted into Hall of Fame for Georgia Veterans
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s a challenge for you: go read the U.S. Constitution
SPOTLIGHT: The Piedmont Bank
FEEDBACK: Georgia Tech grew in stature during Blake van Leer’s leadership
UPCOMING: Orange recycling bags help residents dispose of different plastics
NOTABLE: PCOM students recognize donor bodies they will learn from
RECOMMENDATION: The Odyssey by Homer, translation by Emily Wilson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early on, small seaport of Darien was major shipping center
MYSTERY PHOTO: Help the photographer figure out where this was taken!
CALENDAR: Braselton Zombie 5K Run will be held Saturday, October 16

by GwinnettForum · October 12, 2021 · 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 11/16: Claps and uproars on Dixon’s proposals, more

NEW for 11/12: Banks will merge; Bad idea on commission; Expectations

NEW for 11/9: On redistricting, Braves’ memorabilia, vax rates

NEW for 11/5: Georgia’s parks; Eagle scouts; Letting light shine

NEW for 11/2: GGC soccer; Scam warranties; Ties

NEW for 10/29: On GGC drumming, fire department, Rainbow Village award

NEW for 10/26: On county fire department, Sugar Hill, Alexander Stephens

NEW for 10/22: Hospital tower; Bankers’ concerns; Gerrymandering

NEW for 10/19: On nomination; Catching up; Georgia quarterback

NEW for 10/12: On carbon-pricing; Honoring Hudgens; Constitution

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