Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has recently named Darnae Parks as the director of diversity and community partnerships at PCOM Georgia. In this role, Parks will work to implement educational, assessment and quality improvement programs and initiatives as they relate to cultural competency and diversity, and inclusion.
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TODAY’S FOCUS: New national infrastructure bill welcomed by wide majority
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Norcross and Buford homeowners benefit from leaf vacuuming
SPOTLIGHT: The Gwinnett Stripers
FEEDBACK: Gwinnett League of Women Voters issues statement on legislation
UPCOMING: Wade Trim is first sustaining partner in Gwinnett’s Water Tower
NOTABLE: County budget for 2022 up 7.8 per cent, but no millage increase
RECOMMENDED: Republican Rescue by Chris Christy, and, Betrayal by Jonathan Karl
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Max Cleland wins close race for seat in U.S. Senate
MYSTERY PHOTO: Big clue awaits you in today’s Mystery Photo
CALENDAR: Frank Sharp’s new photo shows opens November 22 at Duluth Library
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Chamber Announces Winners of Small Business Awards
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Click Below, Sit Back and Enjoy Great Music from Oscar Peterson
SPOTLIGHT: Peach State Federal Credit Union
FEEDBACK: It’s an Indictment of Government That Vaping Isn’t Better Controlled
UPCOMING: Northside Hospital Opens New Health Center in Grayson
NOTABLE: Good Samaritan Health Center Buying Another Facility for Its Services
RECOMMENDED: Revelator Coffee Shop in Peachtree Corners
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Benjamin Taliaferro Significant Player in Yazoo Land Frauds
MYSTERY PHOTO: An Old Automobile Is Today’s Mystery Photo
LAGNIAPPE: Big chair
CALENDAR: Flick or Treat is Saturday, October 26 at 4 p.m., at Coolray Field
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Chamber Makes Inside Move To Pick Nick Masino as Its New President
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Lynn Ledford Ran Elections in Gwinnett Ever So Smoothly
ANOTHER VIEW: What Ever Happened To Fiscal Conservatives in the Republican Party?
SPOTLIGHT: Precision Planning, Inc.
FEEDBACK: County Will Benefit Once Traffic Situation Can Be Improved
UPCOMING: After First Successful Class, Coding Boot Camp Offers Courses Again
NOTABLE: Muslim Community Hosting Peace Symposium on April 20
RECOMMENDED: The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
GEORGIA TIDBIT: John Stone’s Career Combined Medicine and Literature
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s Mystery Photo Is Simple Swinging Bridge with Few Clues
LAGNIAPPE: More Color around Gwinnett, This One in Duluth
CALENDAR: Suwanee’s Glow in the Park and Community Lantern Parade Is Saturday
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TODAY’S FOCUS: Georgia’s Energy Policies Concerning Solar Power Driving Growth
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Gwinnett’s “Go-To” Person, Patsy Rooks, Served the Area Well
SPOTLIGHT: Eastside Medical Center
FEEDBACK: See If You Can Make Out All These Short-Cutted References
McLEMORE’S WORLD: Conserving Water
UPCOMING: Let Freedom Ring Festival Will Be Held on March 24
NOTABLE: Dr. Shawn Spencer Named Dean of Pharmacy at GA-PCOM
RECOMMENDED: The Double Life of Veronique
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Alfred Austell Was Key Backer of Early Atlanta Institutions
MYSTERY PHOTO: This Mystery Photo May Be Mighty Easy for Our Experts
CALENDAR: Author Plans Discussion of book about Duluth
By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | In Gwinnett’s formative years starting in 1970 and for the next 37 years, if there was someone in Gwinnett who was the “go to” person for about any question you had, it was Patsy Rooks. The Lawrenceville native, 76, died recently and was buried from Chestnut Grove Baptist Church on Sunday.
When she first came to the Chamber, it was located in the Stark Building, right off the courthouse square. Golden Pirkle of Buford, was the first full-time Chamber executive, starting in 1969, and he hired her.
“What I remember most of those times (the Depression) is that poverty creates desperation, and desperation creates violence.”
– American Author and Broadcaster Studs Terkel (1912 – 2008.)
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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