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6/9: On Concussion Institute; Duluth’s downtown; Russian advice

6/9: On Concussion Institute; Duluth’s downtown; Russian advice

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Medical Center’s Concussion Institute Provider to Pro Football Players
EEB PERSPECTIVE: It’s Thrilling To See Downtown Duluth Plan Coming Together
ANOTHER VIEW: Listen to the Russians on Afghanistan: “Leave as Quickly as You Can”
SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District
FEEDBACK: Read Gwinnett Ethics Board Recommendations About Tommy Hunter
UPCOMING: Duluth Kicks Off Art Week 2017 on June 9 for Nine Day Run
NOTABLE: WES Foundation of Duluth Grants $100,000 to Leukemia Research
RECOMMENDED: Ray’s Donuts in Hamilton Mill and Lawrenceville
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s Western Boundary Once Extended to the “South Seas”
TODAY’S QUOTE: One Way George Washington Might Have Shown His ID
MYSTERY PHOTO: Put on the Thinking Cap To Help Solve This Mystery Photo

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by · June 9, 2017 · Full issues
This is a proposed conception for a new pedestrian bridge at Rogers Bridge Park. Duluth is working with other governments on this proposal.

BRACK: It’s thrilling to see downtown Duluth plan coming together

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Good government doesn’t come easily. People have to work at it.

It’s been thrilling to me recently to learn more about several Gwinnett municipal governments and their plans for the future. We’ve written about some cities, including a capsule compilation of what several of the governments are up to. (GwinnettForum, May 19, 2017).

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by · June 9, 2017 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
5/19: Harvest Farm’s public orchard; Gwinnett’s exciting cities; more

5/19: Harvest Farm’s public orchard; Gwinnett’s exciting cities; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Harvest Farm Is First Public Orchard and Playground in the Southeast
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Exciting Activities in Gwinnett Cities with Envisioning Leaders
SPOTLIGHT: Primerica, Inc.
FEEDBACK: Being at Hospital Emergency Room Usually Seems Like Forever
UPCOMING: Gwinnett Library Becomes NASA Partner for STEM Learning
NOTABLE: Foundation Awards Largest Grants Ever to Local Agencies
RECOMMENDED: If Only by Richard Paul Evans
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA Veterinary College Now Has Enrollment of 431 Students
TODAY’S QUOTE: What Working at a Fire Hydrant Factory Produces
MYSTERY PHOTO: In Our Warmer Gwinnett Weather, Let This Photograph Cool You Down
LAGNIAPPE: CID, Schools, Library Team Up to Give Meadowcreek 1,400 Books
CALENDAR: Sixth Annual Beach Blast in Snellville Saturday Afternoon

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by · May 18, 2017 · Full issues
Drawing of future Buford High School. Construction is underway.

BRACK: Exciting activities in Gwinnett cities with envisioning leaders

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | One of the bright areas in Gwinnett in 2017 is the tremendous vision, funding and activity going on in some of our cities.

Partially funded by the cities of Gwinnett’s greater share of SPLOST funds, but augmented by growth in city revenues, there is a feeling of bustle and movement in some of Gwinnett’s cities that is nothing less than exciting.

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by · May 18, 2017 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
4/18: Dream Keepers’ unveiling; and more on Jim Ellis

4/18: Dream Keepers’ unveiling; and more on Jim Ellis

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TODAY’S FOCUS: The “Dream Keepers of Tomorrow” To Be Unveiled in Duluth on April 29
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Why Jim Ellis Concentrated Dealerships on Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Californian Remembers First Meeting with Jim Ellis Years Ago
UPCOMING: Snellville Police Plan Drug Take-Back Event on April 29
NOTABLE: Solicitor Dismisses 89 Cases Involving Dismissed Gwinnett Policemen
RECOMMENDED: HotRocks Grill in Peachtree Corners
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Banker Mills B. Lane Had Major Impact on Many Atlanta Activities
TODAY’S QUOTE: There’s a Tragic Flaw In the Constitution of the United States
MYSTERY PHOTO: Banker Mills B. Lane Had Major Impact on Many Atlanta Activities

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by · April 17, 2017 · Full issues
FOCUS: 30th annual JapanFest coming to Duluth September 17-18

FOCUS: 30th annual JapanFest coming to Duluth September 17-18

By Mike Lendon | Buckle your seatbelts and get ready to explore Japan like never before. This year’s JapanFest on September 17-18, breaks through with the theme “Cooler Japan.” This year’s focus is an electric combination of cool tech-advanced modern Japan with a traditional twist.

JapanFest Weekend will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday) at the Infinite Energy Center, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.

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by · August 19, 2016 · Today's Focus
2/2: Duluth’s festival award; telephone frustrations; more

2/2: Duluth’s festival award; telephone frustrations; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: City of Duluth Wins Award for Best Festival in Southeast

EEB PERSPECTIVE: Frustrations When Dealing with Certain Bureaucratic Utilities

SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Braves

FEEDBACK: More on Community Gardens and Bridge Across Peachtree Parkway

UPCOMING: Stone Mountain Barbershop Quartet Offers Singing Valentines

NOTABLE: Peachtree Corners Certified as Green Community by ARC

RECOMMENDED MOVIE: Occupied on Netflix

GEORGIA TIDBIT: Long Term Effect of Yazoo Fraud Led to Trail of Tears

TODAY’S QUOTE: Even Darrow Recognized Anybody Can Be President

MYSTERY PHOTO: Peaceful Mountain and Lake Scene Awaits Your Discernment

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by · February 2, 2016 · Full issues
FOCUS: Duluth wins top award in Southeast festival competition

FOCUS: Duluth wins top award in Southeast festival competition

By Brenda Pierce | The best and brightest festivals in the Southeast won awards at the Southeast Festivals and Events Association’s Kaleidoscope Awards, in Charleston, S.C., on January 26.

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by · February 2, 2016 · Today's Focus
BRACK: Surprises, politics and origin of Duluth’s name

BRACK: Surprises, politics and origin of Duluth’s name

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | “Surprise, surprise, surprise,” as Gomer Pyle often said.

The new principal owner of the Atlanta Hawks says that he wants a new play pen (read new arena) for his professional basketball team.

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by · July 10, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
15.15: Duluth’s public art; Boyce firm wins; more

15.15: Duluth’s public art; Boyce firm wins; more

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Public Art To Be Focus of City of Duluth Economic Development
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Boyce Firm Named Atlanta Area Contractor of the Year
EEB EXTRA: Win Four Gwinnett Braves’ Tickets If Your Book Bid Is Successful
ANOTHER VIEW: Say No To Congressmen Who Want More Jobs in Their District
UPCOMING: New PCOM Graduates To Hear Dr. Bruce Feinberg on May 29
NOTABLE: Providence Christian Academy Breaks Ground on New Athletic Complex
GEORGIA TIDBIT: William Stephens Was Key Person During Early Stages of Georgia
TODAY’S QUOTE: Why Civilians Head War Efforts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Three People Recognized Recent Photo Mystery. Too close to home?
LAGNIAPPE: Peachtree Corners Area Interested in Business Incubator Program

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by · May 22, 2015 · Full issues
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