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NEW for 8/31: On proposed bill, key fobs, more

NEW for 8/31: On proposed bill, key fobs, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: New Senate Bill 202 to change next year’s voting significantly
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Watch out for those modern marvels; they have a “Gotcha!” program
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Sees problems with the way some transportation projects built
UPCOMING: British Car Fayre, in 21st year, coming to Norcross  on September 11
NOTABLE: Review team at work already underway on 2021 Gwinnett budget
RECOMMENDATION: The Odyssey by Homer, translation by Emily Wilson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Watson-Brown Foundation supports rural students in higher education 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Figure out where this six-story building is located on a hillside
LAGNIAPPE: Sons of the American Revolution chapter participate at the Birdies for the Brave
CALENDAR: Stripers open six game home stand Tuesday night

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by · August 31, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/27: Urban bow-hunting; New library; Trail

NEW for 8/27: Urban bow-hunting; New library; Trail

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Urban bow-hunting can help control the deer population
EEB PERSPECTIVE: New Norcross library influenced by famed Frank Lloyd Wright
ANOTHER VIEW: Snellville OKs second phase of Snellville Greenway Trail
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Plenty of blame to go around for both political parties
UPCOMING: Pet adoption fees waived at Gwinnett’s “Clear the Shelters” drive
NOTABLE: County awards two contracts for intersection improvements
RECOMMENDED: Demons by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Rabun County is state’s most prolific area for waterfalls
MYSTERY PHOTO: What’s the name of the intersection depicted in this Mystery Photo?
CALENDAR: Fire and Emergency Management Department to lead 9/11 observance

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by · August 27, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/24: On doctors, two mayors, one president

NEW for 8/24: On doctors, two mayors, one president

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Where have all the doctors gone? We need more of ‘em than ever 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Two Gwinnett mayors inducted in Ga. Municipal Hall of Fame
ANOTHER VIEW: Feels President Biden let us down on the withdrawal from Afghanistan
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Appreciates President Biden getting troops out of Afghan war
UPCOMING: French-American Chamber moving its office to Peachtree Corners
NOTABLE: Total of 72 candidates running for Gwinnett city council slots
RECOMMENDATION: I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig and Phillip Rucker
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Midway was early center of activity on Georgia coast
MYSTERY PHOTO: This is not your everyday Mystery Photo for you to solve
LAGNIAPPE: Here’s another perspective of Watson Mill State Park bridge
CALENDAR: Talk on renewable energy will be on Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m.

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by · August 24, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/20: On junk mail, Afghanistan withdrawal, more

NEW for 8/20: On junk mail, Afghanistan withdrawal, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Solicitations delivered by U.S. Mail are multiplying and obnoxious
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Hurrah! We’re leaving Afghanistan; we should have done it years ago
ANOTHER VIEW: State school superintendent should show leadership in Covid times
SPOTLIGHT: Walton Gas
FEEDBACK: Clarifies what ad hominem criticisms really mean
UPCOMING: Gwinnett retains top financial ranking from three agencies
NOTABLE: Gwinnett opens its first homeless shelter, HomeFirst Gwinnett
RECOMMENDED: The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman
GEORGIA TIDBIT: For last 50 years, art galleries and museums growth has been fertile
MYSTERY PHOTO: Handsomely-designed building is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Another pollinator at work in Black Mountain, N.C.
CALENDAR: Job Fair will be August 28 for hiring correctional officers 

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by · August 20, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/17: New county police chief; Census analysis; GOP leaders

NEW for 8/17: New county police chief; Census analysis; GOP leaders

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TODAY’S FOCUS: County to appoint J. D. McClure as its new chief of police
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Census of 2020 shows Gwinnett grows at rate of 14,813 people each year
ANOTHER VIEW: Plain and simple, he wants Georgia to kick out its Republican leaders
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Gwinnett 
FEEDBACK: Had two children both born under socialized medicine
UPCOMING: EPD offers session on changes to water control standards Sept. 13
RECOMMENDED: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Glennville native dedicates life to missionary work in India
MYSTERY PHOTO: We’re seeking where, what and who about this covered bridge
LAGNIAPPE: Once again, enjoys hearing the music of Banks and Shane
CALENDAR: Virtual Book Club discusses Outlander by Diana Gabaldon at 7 p.m. today

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by · August 17, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/13: Healthcare in Canada; I-14 proposal; more

NEW for 8/13: Healthcare in Canada; I-14 proposal; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Canadian provides details of his personal health care plan cost 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Senators Warnock and Cruz get together, proposed Interstate 14 
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Two readers raise concerns about previous Bernard article
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville Arts Commission releases first of two planned projects
NOTABLE: Residents encouraged to help in Great Pollinator Census Aug. 20-21
RECOMMENDED: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Torras Causeway prompted early development of St. Simons Island
MYSTERY PHOTO: Spewing fountain adds grace to this sidewalk scene
LAGNIAPPE: Duluth Fall Festival is six weeks away 
CALENDAR: Bourdeaux hosts Job Fair today (Friday) at Gas South District

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by · August 13, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/10: On a music leader, Covid War, more

NEW for 8/10: On a music leader, Covid War, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Duluth resident is new president of the Atlanta Music Club 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here are positive indications we are winning the Covid War 
ANOTHER VIEW: Will Kemp put forth viable plans to contain Covid-19?
SPOTLIGHT: Centurion Advisory Group 
FEEDBACK: Here’s another puzzle for GwinnettForum readers to solve
UPCOMING: Leadership Gwinnett announced 42 members of Class of 2022
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Chamber names award winners at 73rd dinner
RECOMMENDED: Ping’s Grill in Toccoa, Ga.
GEORGIA TIDBIT: 70th Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee begins August 13
MYSTERY PHOTO: Who is that rather elegantly-fancied dandy in the red suit?
LAGNIAPPE: This bee shows Mother Nature still toiling away
CALENDAR: ATLReads Virtual Book Club discusses Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, August 17 

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by · August 10, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/6: Miller rides, Balfour refs, more

NEW for 8/6: Miller rides, Balfour refs, more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Dan Miller riding cross country to benefit Rainbow Village
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Ex-Senator Don Balfour’s new gig: now he’s a soccer referee
SPOTLIGHT: Gas South District
FEEDBACK: Eviction moratoriums ending, as market full of cash 
UPCOMING: County renews contract to film Gwinnett police homicide investigation 
NOTABLE: PCOM awards diplomas to 77 graduate students in commencement
RECOMMENDED: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez  
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Poet Kathryn Stripling Byer was native of Camilla, Ga.
MYSTERY PHOTO: Mountainous scene of Mystery Photo is not from North Georgia
LAGNIAPPE: Now someone has created a Little Free Dog Library 
CALENDAR: Library presents race and guns in America program upcoming on Zoom

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by · August 6, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 8/3: On higher medical costs; Get vaccinated; Rep. Hice

NEW for 8/3: On higher medical costs; Get vaccinated; Rep. Hice

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Consolidation of hospitals will lead to higher medical costs
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Protect yourself and others: get a Covid vaccination
ANOTHER VIEW: Jody Hice continually issues misleading and false statements
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company 
FEEDBACK: Looking at Republican party members in three counties
UPCOMING: County takes first steps of Parks and Recreation master plan
NOTABLE: Question buying a solar system from door-to-door pitchman
OBITUARIES: Kelvin (Kelly) J. Kelkenberg
RECOMMENDED: Roadrunner, a film about Anthony Bourdain
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Playwright Eugene O’Neill lived on Sea Island for four years
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo is distinctive in looks and use
LAGNIAPPE: Bug makes journey across a leaf, from Hickory, N.C. 
CALENDAR: Southwest Chamber to present Commission Chairman on Friday morning

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by · August 3, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 7/30: On Sugar Hill history, Lawrenceville action and a sad story

NEW for 7/30: On Sugar Hill history, Lawrenceville action and a sad story

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Sugar Hill area history centers on gold mining and moonshining
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Round of applause for Lawrenceville for its recent action
ANOTHER VIEW: A beautiful baby eventually sinks into death via the drug market
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Remembering those older “IMPEACH EARL WARREN” signs
UPCOMING: Commissioners order operational review of county activities
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC communications team wins national recognition
OBITUARIES: Mary Long
RECOMMENDED: Of Orcas and Men by David Neiwert
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Thomasville’s Bailey White gains fame on National Public Radio 
MYSTERY PHOTO: Cooling scene with its own lighthouse is today’s Mystery
LAGNIAPPE: Did you see this recent rainbow near Briscoe Field in Lawrenceville?
CALENDAR: Newly-named Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville ribbon cutting

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by · July 30, 2021 · Full issues
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