Gwinnett Forum

Gwinnett Forum serves as an online platform for community discussions focused on practical and reasonable solutions to enhance life in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. Each week, this website features commentary on various issues intended to encourage idea sharing, foster public discussions, and work towards a better quality of life in Gwinnett. Influential members of the Gwinnett community will cover a wide array of topics aimed at ensuring progress. A key aspect of this platform is the valuable feedback generated by these discussions. We also invite thoughtful contributions from all community members to inspire fresh ideas and promote meaningful debate.

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BRACK: Ethical concerns arise in Norcross city council meeting

6 days ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumMAY 9, 2025 | A contentious meeting of the Norcross City Council on Monday has raised eyebrows about operations of city government. One concern is an alleged ethics violation by Mayor Craig Newton. In addition there was public discussion that a former city finance director has brought suit against two members of city government, the city manager and the city, about being fired.
NEW for 5/6: New partnership leader; Senate’s duty

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Lisa Sherman |Elliott Brack |Ariel Lawhon

CURIOSITY CORNERS: Peachtree Corners is adding to the footprint of Curiosity Lab. It is planning a new gathering space in Technology Park, at 280 Scientific Drive. The site will include:* A large turf area for casual games and open-air relaxation;* Covered seating and shade structures;* Dedicated stalls for food trucks;* EV and alternative mobility charging stations; and* A loading/unloading zone for Gwinnett Transit buses.
FOCUS: Native Gwinnettian is partnership economic developer

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Lisa Sherman

By Lisa ShermanDULUTH, Ga. | A new senior vice president for economic development has joined the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. He is Kevin Carmichael, who was raised in Gwinnett and who will spearhead the strategic vision and execution of Partnership Gwinnett, the community and economic development initiative aimed at driving sustainable economic prosperity in the community. He began his role with the organization on May 5.
BRACK: Senators, stand on your hind legs and curtail Trump

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumMAY 6, 2025 | Last week, there were two significant votes in the U.S. Senate that may show signs of an initial crack in the Republican Party ranks that might eventually curtail President Trump’s efforts to drastically change our country.
BRACK: In retirement, Jim Feeley finds his art: watercolors

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumMAY 2, 2025 | GwinnettForum readers were recently introduced to the art work of Jim Feeley of Peachtree Corners, when he sent us his watercolor painting of a Mystery Photo grist mill in Rabun County. It was then that we learned of his talent in painting in watercolors. Feeley only discovered his gift in painting after his retirement in 2001. He was born in New Jersey, is a graduate of Rutgers University, and for years was in sales.
ANOTHER VIEW: Trump dynasty is showing signs of rocky road

1 week ago | gwinnettforum.com | Jack Bernard

“I’m not joking…there are methods (by) which you could do it.”- President Trump to NBC regarding a third term, prohibited by the Constitution. By Jack Bernard, contributing columnistPEACHTREE CITY, Ga. | President Trump was elected with less than 50 percent of the popular vote. However, Trump has convinced himself that he was elected in a landslide and somehow has a “mandate.” Therefore, Trump has decided that he can and will be a King.
BRACK: What will a Peachtree Corners police force cost?

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott Brack Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForumAPRIL 29, 2025 | Next week (May 8), Peachtree Corners will host a key discussion on law enforcement in that city. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. If this interests you, be there early, since the church will seat only 300 for this meeting. However, the program will be live-streamed. To see it as it happens, go to this link to watch the stream.
NEW for 4/29: Hydroponic gardening; Police for Peachtree Corners?

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Neil Duggan |Elliott Brack

· GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY is alive and well in Tucker. Here is lettuce two weeks after seedlings were planted, which is harvested at week five. For more on this distinctive food pantry, go to Today’s Focus below. TODAY’S FOCUS: There’s a unique food pantry in TuckerEEB PERSPECTIVE: What will a Peachtree Corners police force cost?
BRACK: How much do you know about Button Gwinnett?

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack

By Elliott BrackEditor and Publisher, GwinnettForumAPRIL 25, 2025 | Let me anticipate your groans and moans: Today you will have a pop quiz. Bet it’s been a while since you had one. So get out your paper and pencil, or open your cell phone to write your answers. We’ll quiz you on what you know about our county’s namesake, Button Gwinnett. To see how you did, just go to the very end of this column. There are two reasons why old Button is famous. Simply put, what are they?
NEW for 4/25: Francoeur to speak; a Button quiz; our times

2 weeks ago | gwinnettforum.com | Elliott Brack |Randy Brunson

MORE PUBLIC ART: Installation of the Sugarloaf Gateway Monument Sculpture can be seen now at the northwestern corner of Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Boulevard. The stainless steel sculpture stands 37 feet tall. This collaborative project was commissioned by Sugarloaf Community Improvement District, and the fabrication of the spires was managed by sculptor Gregory Johnson of Atlanta.