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NEW for 2/7: On Republicans, rocks and hard places

NEW for 2/7: On Republicans, rocks and hard places

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Here’s the reason this guy is no longer a Republican
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Old time Republicans are between rock and hard place
SPOTLIGHT: Comet National Shipping
FEEDBACK: Bring up the gun laws, and here come the letters
UPCOMING: County to invest $500,000 recovery funds in hospitality
NOTABLE: GGC’s Grizzly Academy Dreamers have unique approach
OBITUARIES:   DO NOT RUN BULLOCK OBIT AGAIN
RECOMMENDED: The Little Old Lady Who Broke all the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Rome native creates fashion scarf for many, including First Ladies
MYSTERY PHOTO: One famous style of buildings asks you for its location
LAGNIAPPE: Youth cartoonist needed
CALENDAR: “Overcome Rejection” is the subject of Feb. 16 talk at Lawrenceville Library

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by · February 7, 2023 · Full issues
NEW for 12/16: Right-wing policies; Ripping off news

NEW for 12/16: Right-wing policies; Ripping off news

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TODAY’S FOCUS: National Republicans’ right-wing policies might backfire
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Amazon, Facebook and Google have no reporters, but rip off news
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
FEEDBACK: About Stetson plus the long-term fate of the Republicans
UPCOMING: Tammy Shumate to be named Citizen of the Year by Chamber 
NOTABLE: Jamaican immigrant finds her confidence at GGC
RECOMMENDED: The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Johnson was provisional governor of Georgia after Civil War
MYSTERY PHOTO: Twin Towers are the subject, but where are they located?
LAGNIAPPE: Winn DAR chapter names Terry Manning award winner
CALENDAR: Johns Creek Symphony plans two concerts on December 17

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by · December 16, 2022 · Full issues
FOCUS: National Republicans’ right-wing policies might backfire

FOCUS: National Republicans’ right-wing policies might backfire

By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist  |  GOP national leaders complain about the Democrats “Far-Left socialist policies.” Well, the Republicans have won the House, although barely, because of  their right-wing extremism. So, what are they going to do? 

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by · December 16, 2022 · Today's Focus
Cheney during a recent Jan. 6 committee hearing | Photo via CSPAN.

BRACK: Jan. 6 hearings show Liz Cheney being highly responsible 

By Elliott Brack  |  The nation isn’t talking much about who’ll be running in the 2024 presidential election.

Instead, we’re concentrating on what happened on January 6.

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NEW for 10/8: Norcross’ 150th; Baptist Center’s future; GOP

NEW for 10/8: Norcross’ 150th; Baptist Center’s future; GOP

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Norcross to celebrate its sesquicentennial on October 23
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Five story handsome Baptist Center on Sugarloaf could be razed
ANOTHER VIEW: GOP was also “Grand Old Idea,” but today is not the same
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
UPCOMING: Tour of Mt. Carmel Church cemetery will be on October 17
NOTABLE: GC&B names members of Green Youth Advisory Council
RECOMMENDED: Complications by Danielle Steel
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Five lighthouses remain on Georgia coast,  out of 15 once built
MYSTERY PHOTO: Worldwide famous church is today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: National Salute Ceremony thanks American veterans
CALENDAR: Friday, October 8 in Duluth

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by · October 8, 2021 · Full issues
NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans

NEW for 10/1: On Hice, railroads, old-time Republicans

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgians should reject radical Jody Hice for secretary of state
EEB PERSPECTIVE: When folks in the country got the time of day from railroads
ANOTHER VIEW: Old-line Republicans should retake control of their party
SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Banking Company
FEEDBACK: Drama-filled headlines will continue to dominate news
UPCOMING: Lawrenceville smallest U.S. city to get $5 million ReCAST grant
NOTABLE: Gwinnettian adopts nieces who were in foster care in Canada
RECOMMENDED: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Tom’s Foods of Columbus now owned by San Antonio Snacks
MYSTERY PHOTO: Spectacular night shot of classic structure is the Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Part of what it takes to put on a really big weekend in Duluth
CALENDAR: Former County Chairman to speak Sunday at Snellville Historical Society

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by · October 1, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
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 6/22: Thanks, Alvin Wilbanks; Good times; GOP

NEW for 6/22: Thanks, Alvin Wilbanks; Good times; GOP

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TODAY’S FOCUS: Thanks, Alvin Wilbanks, for a job well done as superintendent
EEB PERSPECTIVE: With Covid falling, times are good for local businesses 
ANOTHER VIEW: Looking at Eisenhower Republicans compared to today’s GOP
SPOTLIGHT: PCOM Georgia
FEEDBACK: This serious fisherman always wondered about cricket boxes
UPCOMING: Youth Police Academy accepting applications for July classes
NOTABLE: County marks first official Juneteenth observance
OBITUARIES: Hill Jordan, Jim Steele
RECOMMENDED: Movie: The Father, by Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton
GEORGIA TIDBIT: UGA swimming programs become powers in NCAA competition
MYSTERY PHOTO: Check out another lighthouse as this issue’s Mystery Photo

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by · June 22, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 4/20: On student loans; South Fulton trip; More

NEW for 4/20: On student loans; South Fulton trip; More

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TODAY’S FOCUS: What’s wrong with the student loan program from a guy who knows
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Trip to South Fulton opens eyes; Tornado devastation in Newnan
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Board denies one man more time, but Senator got more time
UPCOMING: Baker of Lawrenceville is new chair of the Gwinnett GOP
NOTABLE: Travys Harper is new supervisor of Soil-Water district
RECOMMENDED: The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia native plays lead in many motion pictures
MYSTERY PHOTO: Outdoor area is this issue’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Ribbon-cutting is April 20 for new fire station in Braselton

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by · April 20, 2021 · Full issues, Uncategorized
NEW for 4/6: On “home,” Kemp and elections, policy reforms

NEW for 4/6: On “home,” Kemp and elections, policy reforms

Click here to read the latest edition. In this issue:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Pulling into your driveway, and knowing you’re home
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Could the voting limits take down a sitting governor?
ANOTHER VIEW: Provides list of what he sees as national list of reforms
SPOTLIGHT: The 1818 Club
FEEDBACK: Two who want to stay with impeachment the way it is
UPCOMING: Go online to apply for jobs for Stripers at Coolray 
NOTABLE: PCOM students help by sped-up training, giving vaccinations
RECOMMENDED: Revolutionary Petunias by Alice Walker
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Contemporary art museum open three days a week
MYSTERY PHOTO: Feast of clues await you in today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Clean-Up Day to be Friday, April 10 in Norcross

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by · April 6, 2021 · Full issues