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NEW for 5/21: On equity, Raffensperger

NEW for 5/21: On equity, Raffensperger

Click here to read the latest edition.” In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett seeks proposals for two plans focusing on equity
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s the thinking behind Raffensperger’s 2020 actions
ANOTHER VIEW:
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Remembering the way written correspondence was once done
UPCOMING: Norcross on record condemning hate crimes, discrimination and racism
NOTABLE: Scientist at Georgia Gwinnett College explains cicada emergence
RECOMMENDED: The Premonition by Michael Lewis
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Early exploration of Georgia carried out by the Spanish
MYSTERY PHOTO: Small cemetery is this issue’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Rose bushes are happy in their blossoming out at this time of year
CALENDAR: Memorial Day ceremony in Gwinnett will be virtual in 2021

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by · May 21, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 4/30: Health summit; Census predictions; Hard times

NEW for 4/30: Health summit; Census predictions; Hard times

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Gwinnett Cares hosts fifth healthcare summit on May 12
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Top officials predict what their city census count will be
ANOTHER VIEW: “They’re on the county” had its own special meaning
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Norfolk Southern responds about Samuel Spencer statue
UPCOMING: Gwinnett to get $28.1 million for rental assistance program
NOTABLE: HUD deadline for homeless block grants is May 27
RECOMMENDED: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Jean Toomer is author of book of African American life in Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: This Mystery Photo is a mural, which needs more information
CALENDAR: Concerts return to Snellville on May 8 

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by · April 30, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 12/29: On 2020 election, Pepsi jingle, Heisman trophy

NEW for 12/29: On 2020 election, Pepsi jingle, Heisman trophy

Click here to read the latest issue. Inside this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: This year’s election was about the soul of the United States
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Even commercial jingles can be superb targeted writing
ANOTHER VIEW: Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville should get the Heisman Trophy
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Person at the South Pole would welcome correspondence
UPCOMING: Historic red oak tree in Snellville is being removed
NOTABLE: PCOM teaching the same, but Covid changes the method
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Madman and the Professor
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Terry Kay was prolific Georgian author telling old-time stories  
MYSTERY PHOTO: Half-timbered architecture

Editor’s Note: The next issue will be published on Jan. 5, 2020.

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by · December 29, 2020 · Full issues
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BRACK: Nightmare of horrors!  More TV political commercials coming our way?

By Elliott Brack  |  Want to hear something really scary, perhaps more terrifying than Halloween activities or horror movies?

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by · December 18, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 12/11: On democracy, Senate endorsements, First Amendment

NEW for 12/11: On democracy, Senate endorsements, First Amendment

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here are the reasons we call the United States a democracy
EEB PERSPECTIVE: GwinnettForum endorses candidates in the U.S. Senate races
ANOTHER VIEW: Maintaining America’s several First Amendment rights
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Hopes others appreciate the soul of their family
UPCOMING: Duluth offers its town for backdrops or just to enjoy at Yuletide
NOTABLE: First GGC students in African American studies minor graduate
RECOMMENDED: The Greeks and the Irrational?  by E.R. Dodds
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Public Service Commission dates back to 1897
MYSTERY PHOTO: Quiet, winding path can take you to peace and solitude

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by · December 11, 2020 · Full issues
The U.S. Senate chamber in 1873.

GwinnettForum endorses candidates in the U.S. Senate races

By Elliott Brack |  With Early Voting beginning on December 14, today GwinnettForum endorses candidates in the two U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia, an election that could change the direction of our country for the next two years.

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by · December 11, 2020 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
NEW for 11/20: Watching the recount; Dog scam; Civility

NEW for 11/20: Watching the recount; Dog scam; Civility

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Watching the recounting at the Gwinnett Elections Office
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Even when searching for a dog, be careful, scams abound
ANOTHER VIEW: Here’s one suggestion for us to have a more civilized society
SPOTLIGHT: Renasant Bank
FEEDBACK: Cites COVID-19 cases rates compared with other countries
UPCOMING: Sugarloaf CID starting campaign to reduce vehicle break-ins
NOTABLE: GGC English professor using her expertise…..for costuming 
RECOMMENDED: Deep South by Paul Theroux
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Timberlands, then and now, are a major crop for Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lot and lots of stone is a clue for this Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: It’s coming December 3 to Braselton: The Cravin’ Bacon event

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by · November 20, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 11/13: Recounting ballots; Random thoughts; Letters

NEW for 11/13: Recounting ballots; Random thoughts; Letters

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Nothing improper about recounting of ballots to take a long time
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Random thoughts about the negative transit vote and election results
SPOTLIGHT: Heaven and Alvarez, LLC 
FEEDBACK: Good friends still talk and respect, but no longer demonize politics 
UPCOMING: Norcross marks 150th anniversary with video tour of the city
NOTABLE: Project RESET uses CARES funds to make past due rent payments
RECOMMENDED: Meditations By Marcus Aurelius
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gertrude Thomas stays active; inducted to women of achievement
MYSTERY PHOTO: Building secluded near a pond is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Snellville wins Highway Safety Award again
CALENDAR: Gwinnett Historical Society plans meeting on November 16

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by · November 13, 2020 · Full issues
11/10: One happy, one sad on election outcome; On Bill Barks Sr.

11/10: One happy, one sad on election outcome; On Bill Barks Sr.

Click here to read the latest issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Trump: you are fired
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Memorial for Bill Barks Sr. of Norcross to be held November 21
ANOTHER VIEW: Diehard Red State Republican is upset with election outcome 
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: Rejoices that 2020 soon will be over, with split control of Congress
UPCOMING: After delays, Monkey Wrench Brewing plans grand opening Dec. 3
NOTABLE: GGC’s School of Business announces changes in its Board of Visitors
RECOMMENDED: All Eyes on Her by L. E. Flynn
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Gertrude Thomas records southern life before and after the Civil War
MYSTERY PHOTO: Can you place this night scene as the Mystery Photo?
CALENDAR: Veteran’s Day, a recycling, an open house and a virtual author talk

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by · November 10, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 11/6: On liberalism, election results, science education

NEW for 11/6: On liberalism, election results, science education

Click here to read the latest issue. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: He’s proud to call himself a liberal with no apologies about it
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett transit referendum results may not be known until next week
ANOTHER VIEW: GGC chemistry professor engages students with the soft side of science
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett County Public Library
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Norcross seeks input Tuesday for Buford Highway corridor master plan
NOTABLE: Walmart and Salvation Army join to work together during holidays
RECOMMENDED: You Always Remember Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia candidates for offices must comply with fund-raising rules
MYSTERY PHOTO: Plaza Scene Shows People Enjoying the Good Life

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by · November 6, 2020 · Full issues
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