By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist | Georgia’s U.S Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stated the above as a reaction to the Uvalde murders by a teenager using military style assault weapon. After every shooting, gun rights advocates like Rep. Greene say something along the lines of “We must pray.” However, it is an unfortunate fact that prayers alone don’t reduce gun violence.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: We know hurricanes are coming; Question is how severe and when?
EEB PERSPECTIVE: New voting system in primary turned out to be much easier
ANOTHER VIEW: If you must have guns, here’s a list of what you should buy
SPOTLIGHT: E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
FEEDBACK: From the Spanish Inquisition to Governors Abbott and DeSantis
UPCOMING: Commissioners evaluating feedback about Gwinnett Place Mall
NOTABLE: Gwinnett has best water in state, maybe in the nation
RECOMMENDED: Saving America’s Amazon by Ben Raines
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Archives housed in building near Clayton State University
MYSTERY PHOTO: You may be surprised at where this lighthouse is located
CALENDAR: Ribbon-cutting of interchange of Highway 316-Harbins Road is June 16
By Raleigh Perry
BUFORD, Ga | Last year it was announced by the news agencies that the year 2020 had more murders than any recent years. In fact, there were 4,901 more murders in 2020 than in 2019. That is a lot of murders. Look at the numbers and you will see you are safer in the military in an active war than you are walking down the streets in this country.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Gateway85 CID plans $500,000 cluster plan improvements
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Come together, Georgia, to stop these senseless shootings
ANOTHER VIEW: Passage of H.B. 1 depends on filibuster outcome
SPOTLIGHT: Aurora Theatre
FEEDBACK: Agrees with thoughts concerning Clayton at Crogan corner
UPCOMING: Stimulus funds to begin emergency rental assistance
NOTABLE: Senator sponsors resolution honoring President Carter
RECOMMENDED: Lords of the Sea by Alan G. Jamieson
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Atlanta resident was member of famed Tuskegee airmen
MYSTERY PHOTO: Peaceful pond should be great place for fishing
LAGNIAPPE: Old-time baptisms could take place alongside a road
CALENDAR: Snellville Historical Society plans April meeting
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TODAY’S FOCUS: For This Writer, It’s Been a Happy Lifelong Journey with Words
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Many Ramifications To Announcement from Chairwoman Charlotte Nash
ANOTHER VIEW: What We Need Are Much Saner Laws Concerning Firearms
SPOTLIGHT: Infinite Energy Center
FEEDBACK: Every Effort Made So Jurors Are Not Prejudiced About a Defendant
UPCOMING: ARC Awards Two Livable Centers Initiatives for Gwinnett Studies
NOTABLE: Infinite Energy Center Unveils New Look, New Feel, New Energy
RECOMMENDED: Love Your Enemies by Arthur C. Brooks
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Trisha Yearwood, from Monticello, Established as Female Vocalist
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo Asks Where This Massive Library Is Located
LAGNIAPPE: Norcross Cuts the Ribbon for 12 Acre Pinnacle Park, Its 13th
CALENDAR: Shoal Creek Water Department Open for Tour on Saturday
Many of the 78 candidates GwinnettForum has interviewed so far this year in our offices have been asked the question, “What can be done about school shootings?” So far, we’ve heard no overall innovative solution. Mostly, the candidates are as perplexed as most people are on how to stop these horrible incidents.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: WES Foundation Funds Four Scientists with Research Grants
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Here’s Where To Recycle Fluorescent Tubes and Other Products
ANOTHER VIEW: Fund the ATF More To Make Enforcement of Gun Laws Able To Work
SPOTLIGHT: Lail Family Dentistry
FEEDBACK: Feels That Real Leaders, No Matter Where, Should Accept Responsibility
UPCOMING: Peach State Federal Credit Union Partners with Berenstain Bears
NOTABLE: Jackson EMC Foundation Makes Awards of $81,000 to Area Charities
RECOMMENDED: An Innocent Client by Scott Pratt
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Racers at Atlanta Motor Speedway Can Exceed 190 Miles Per Hour
MYSTERY PHOTO: Watch Out: Swashbucklers on the Move in This Mystery Photo!
CALENDAR: Free Photography Workshop Coming to GEHC on July 28
TODAY’S FOCUS: “Revel” Project Seeks To Bolster Area around Infinite Energy Center
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Cagle-Delta Air Lines Flap Signals Beginning of 2018 Election Season
ANOTHER VIEW: Read This Possible Scenario And Question, Do We Arm Teachers?
SPOTLIGHT: Primerica Inc.
FEEDBACK: Democrats Controlled Congress During Obama’s First Two Years
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Medical Bills
UPCOMING: Lilburn To Get New Playground and More Downtown Parking Spaces
NOTABLE: Art Center and Holtkamps Continue Offering Free Admission in 2018
RECOMMENDED: The Rooster Bar by John Grisham
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Agnes Scott College Sees Significant Accomplishments by Its Alumnae
MYSTERY PHOTO: Is Today’s Mystery Photo Deemed Easy, or Is It Difficult for You?
CALENDAR: Workshop on Foster Care To Be Presented March 4
By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | Think back to when you were in elementary school. Isn’t it interesting that in many places, such as in Macon where I was raised, we called them grammar schools! After all, they did teach us grammar.
Most of those school days were routine in the classroom. But every now and then, a little drama entered when we had a fire drill. We excitedly marched outside in the prescribed way, stood around a while no doubt noisily, then a little exhilarated, returned to class.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: County Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets in Norcross Area
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Ever Stop To Consider: Martin Luther Also Had a Love Life!
ANOTHER VIEW: Call Officials To Close “Tailgate Party” of Campus Carry Bill
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Braves
FEEDBACK: For Travel, Most Europeans Don’t Wear Flip Flops, Tank Tops, Pajamas, Etc.
UPCOMING: Two Grants to Norcross High Foundation Help After School Matters
NOTABLE: Lawrenceville Updates Website To Improve Transparency
RECOMMENDED: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia’s Southern Boundary Line Difficult to Establish over Years
TODAY’S QUOTE: What One Actor Did To Honor His Father
MYSTERY PHOTO: Here’s Another Idyllic Spot for You To Spend Some Luxury Time
LAGNIAPPE: GSU, Gwinnett Tech, Makes Getting RN Degree Much Easier
CALENDAR: Meet a Genealogist in Braselton on June 17
“Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile I caught hell for.”
— Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren (1891-1974).
Below are links to the ballots Gwinnett voters face in the May 21 voting.
NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE ANSWERS
To read answers to four questions posted by GwinnettForum to non-partisan candidates, click here. Answers in partisan races are forthcoming.
ENDORSED CANDIDATES
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
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