Elliott Brack

Georgia

Veteran newspaperman and author Elliott Brack publishes http://t.co/3BWc8O5R0x, an online forum about Gwinnett County. Also: http://t.co/P9SdjOM52H

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NEW for 6/24: On index funds and chocolate factory

4 days ago | gwinnettforum.com | Randy Brunson |Elliott Brack

· TASTY PLACE: There’s a one-of-a-kind chocolate factory in Suwanee, operating with state-of-the-art machinery, and producing fine chocolates for individuals, but mostly for the corporate world. Bitzel’s Chocolates also offers gelato at its Suwanee retail store. For more details, see Elliott Brack’s perspective below. TODAY’S FOCUS: If in the market, should you invest in index funds?
BRACK: Unique factory in Suwanee produces fine chocolates

4 days ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 24, 2025 | There’s a new state-of-the-art glass-fronted fine chocolate factory and retail store in Suwanee, and there’s nothing else like it in the United States. It’s called Bitzel’s chocolate, which was started in January 2024. The company has outgrown its 7,000 square foot plant and is seeking as much as 50,000 square feet of space for expansion.
BRACK: Peaceful “No Kings” movement may have staying power

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 20, 2025 | There may be more substance than first meets the eye in the current “No Kings” demonstrations across the nation. The immense turn-out in more than 2,100 locations around the nation to protest Donald Trump’s presidency was virtually impromptu and certainly amazing. It shows that everyday citizens, the ordinary voter, has a new weapon in opposing the wannabee king presidency.
NEW for 6/20: On Loganville airport, No Kings rally

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Robert Hanson |Elliott Brack |Mel Robbins

· HOOPER-RENWICK LIBRARY OPENS: Lawrenceville officials officially opened the new Hooper-Renwick Themed Library with a ribbon cutting last week. Helping in the ceremony were City Councilwoman Marlene Taylor-Crawford, Police Chief John Mullin, Mayor David Still, Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Hawkins, and City Manager Chuck Warbington. This is the 15th library of the Gwinnett County Library system. For more details, see Notable below.
BRACK: Seems Hegseth has plans to invade Greenland

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 17, 2025 | Several congressmen on the House Armed Services Commission had a hard time believing their ears last Thursday. It seemed that the Department of Defense, headed by a newcomer with no managerial experience, Pete Hegseth, was saying the United States has plans to invade foreign nations, namely Panama and Greenland. Among the congressmen, U.S. Rep.
BRACK: Keith Mason enjoys horse racing for its personal rewards

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 13, 2025 | The first Saturday in June may not mean much to most Gwinnettians, but for those interested in horse racing, for this year and last year, it meant being at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for the Belmont Stakes. It is one of the top three races each year for three year old horses, The race will also be run at Saratoga in 2026, then move back to Belmont Park, which is under renovation, in Elmont, N.Y. for 2027.
BRACK: What to give an engineering graduate

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 10, 2025 | Several of you may face this problem: what to get a young graduate, from high school or college. For those going to college, for years we bought a hard-back Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. We thought that was reasonable for someone about to embark on years of study. But today with cell phones, many have definitions with them at their fingertips.
NEW for 6/10: Letter to grad; Gift for grad; More

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Andy Brack |Elliott Brack |Shelley Read

RETIREMENT FLAG CEREMONY: Boy Scout Troop 26 will be conducting a flag retirement ceremony at Christ Church Episcopal, 400 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross, on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. on the graveled parking lot. Join this patriotic service for our country. Bring a chair, some water, and any U.S., State, or military flags in need of retirement. If you are bringing a flag for the ceremony, arrive early so it may be properly prepared for retirement.
BRACK: Trump’s many pardons benefitting his convicted friends

3 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott Brack Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 6, 2025 | Though President Trump has embarrassed us nationally and internationally again and again, we are most distressed over his wholesale pardoning of so many people convicted by our criminal justice system. He is making a mockery of the courts by granting clemency to many who have contributed to him in some financial manner.
BRACK: Two PSC seats to be voted on in special election June 17

3 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and publisher, GwinnettForumJUNE 3, 2025 |Yeah, we agree: special elections are not fair to anyone. Georgia Voters will nominate three members of five persons on the Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 17. The primary is a key election, in that the PSC members regulate public utilities, including power, energy, and natural gas, plus broadband and railroads. But the June 17 voting is only the primary.