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NEW for 6/4: On propaganda; Norcross grad’s success; Keep beaches clean

NEW for 6/4: On propaganda; Norcross grad’s success; Keep beaches clean

Click here to read the latest edition. Inside this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Propaganda is all around us, and shapes our emotions
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Norcross graduate heads biology firm listed on NASDAQ
ANOTHER VIEW: As you head to the beach, be mindful of keeping such areas clean
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: County seeking applicants for new Entrepreneur Center
NOTABLE: PCOM graduates 246, making them Georgia’s newest doctors 
RECOMMENDED: Movie: Nomandland 
GEORGIA TIDBIT: There are 513 caves in Georgia, mostly in its northwest
MYSTERY PHOTO: It’s a military fort, but what kind and where is it located?
CALENDAR: Imagine Rowen plans program June 9 at Dacula Park Activity Building

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by · June 4, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 5/25: On student loan debt; Berkeley Lake; Proven programs

NEW for 5/25: On student loan debt; Berkeley Lake; Proven programs

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Second in series of one way to solve student loan debt
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Dispelling a myth of how the City of Berkeley Lake was founded
ANOTHER VIEW: Diehard group wants to eliminate programs proven worthy
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Gwinnett
FEEDBACK: Suggests use of Gwinnett Place Mall for senior housing
UPCOMING: Ribbon-Cutting at 2 p.m. Tuesday for new Duluth Public Library
NOTABLE: Walton EMC annual meeting to be a drive-through format again
RECOMMENDED: On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Once flourishing, Lithia Springs Hotel torn down in 1943
MYSTERY PHOTO: Oft-photographed scene is today’s Mystery Photo

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by · May 25, 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 4/16: On atonement; Pulling troops from Afghanistan

NEW for 4/16: On atonement; Pulling troops from Afghanistan

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Musing on considering of four theories about atonement
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Pulling American troops out of Afghanistan
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Gwinnett College 
UPCOMING: Four students to represent Gwinnett in statewide STAR program
NOTABLE: Gwinnett seeking to hire lifeguards for the summer season
RECOMMENDED: Turandot (an opera) by Giacomo Puccini
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Savannah Foundation creates Victorian Historic District
MYSTERY PHOTO: You may have seen today’s Mystery Photo and never realized it

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by · April 16, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 2/16: On Flynt shooting; Handicapped parking; Political comparison

NEW for 2/16: On Flynt shooting; Handicapped parking; Political comparison

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Havoc followed Larry Flynt’s shooting in Lawrenceville
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Someone illegally parking in handicapped zone burns me up
ANOTHER VIEW: Interesting political comparison: Old Gene and King Donald
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Georgia film industry works; why change tax credit laws?
UPCOMING: Response center seeks to help residents of Lawrenceville
NOTABLE: Gwinnett Stripers will continue as Atlanta Braves AAA affiliate
RECOMMENDED: Waking Up White by Debby Irving
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Chet Atkins credited with developing “The Nashville Sound”
MYSTERY PHOTO: Beautiful subject of photograph needs identifying
CALENDAR: Town of Braselton plans two forums on its Development Code

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by · February 16, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 1/19: On cruelty; Updated objectives; Future

NEW for 1/19: On cruelty; Updated objectives; Future

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Never forgive evil, lying, and cruel means 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Updating our List of Continuing Objectives for Gwinnett County
ANOTHER VIEW: He’s willing to trust the unknown future to a known God
SPOTLIGHT: Imagine Advertising and Global Signs
FEEDBACK: Many reasons why Bubba McDonald only GOP runoff survivor
UPCOMING: Gary Guan to seek Gwinnett Republican chairmanship
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC seeking youths for Washington D.C. tour
RECOMMENDED: Red Notice by Bill Browder
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Big Bethel Church is pillar of the Sweet Auburn area
MYSTERYPHOTO: Almost springtime scene is today’s Mystery Photo

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by · January 19, 2021 · 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
NEW for 10/23: On breast cancer, fake news sites, more

NEW for 10/23: On breast cancer, fake news sites, more

Click here to read the new issue. In this edition:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Speaking directly about the problems encountered with breast cancer
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Pay-for-play fake news sites popping up in USA, and in Gwinnett, too
ANOTHER VIEW: When all is said and done, we must keep on keeping on
SPOTLIGHT: United Community Bank
FEEDBACK: Appreciates the encouragement that Jack Britt has had on his life
UPCOMING: Post Office in Snellville to move to former Sun Trust Bank site Nov. 7-8
NOTABLE: Lewis Cooksey is new Gwinnett Department of Transportation director
RECOMMENDED: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Shipwreck off Scotland during World War I kills 130 from Georgia
MYSTERY PHOTO: Difficult or a cream puff?  Check out today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Collaborative community art project in Suwanee Town Center Park October 25

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by · October 23, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 9/22: On keeping the peace, video, tariffs

NEW for 9/22: On keeping the peace, video, tariffs

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TODAY’S FOCUS: What one longtime police officer thought on keeping the peace
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Several topics today: but be sure to check out this new video
ANOTHER VIEW: Tariffs mean only one thing: they increase the price for consumers
SPOTLIGHT: Howard Brothers
FEEDBACK: Enjoy reading Forum columnists, such as George Wilson on MMT
UPCOMING: Several new physicians joining Northside Hospital Gwinnett team
NOTABLE: Developer erecting build-to-rent apartments for middle market
RECOMMENDED: Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Washington’s “Atlanta Compromise” speech highlights Exposition
MYSTERY PHOTO: Tall column with intricate carving is this week’s mystery

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by · September 22, 2020 · Full issues
NEW for 9/8: On choices, candidates and economic disaster

NEW for 9/8: On choices, candidates and economic disaster

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Choices, choices, choices …violence or non-violence? 
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Study this list of 21 Candidates for Senate to pick your preference
ANOTHER VIEW: Trump and the Republican Senate make economic disaster for USA
SPOTLIGHT: Gateway85 Gwinnett 
FEEDBACK: Help George Puicar become write-in candidate for school board
UPCOMING: Census nearing deadline; afterward census workers will knock on doors 
NOTABLE: Local artist adds colorful art to manhole covers on two Norcross trails
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Oglethorpe repels the Spanish on the south at battle of Bloody Marsh
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lovely area seems like good place to visit
CALENDAR: Remembrance Program about 9/11 is Friday in Peachtree Corners

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by · September 8, 2020 · Full issues