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DEL.ICIO.USBadie’s 2006 Predictions
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OK, I’ve put it off long enough. Here are my predictions for Gwinnett County in 2006. I’ve only made two, and they deal with good things. Positive things. No drama. You don’t have to predict that. We know that’s going to happen. As for good news, my gut feelings tell me that:
- Gwinnett will finally get a homeless shelter - one for entire families, not just women and children. Bobigene Pack has been working on this for a year now. Her nonprofit, Love in Action Outreach Ministries, Inc., just needs to secure the money to buy a facility. She’s been close before. 2006 will be her year.
- Once again, students at Lilburn Middle School will make “adequate yearly progress” on standardized tests. They’ve been working hard. Principal James Rayford and staff run a Saturday program to give kids extra help. Let’s wish them the best because if the majority of the students perform well, the school will be taken off that dreaded “needs improvement list.”
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By jim dumond
December 21, 2005 12:19 PM | Link to this
Here’s one to add to your wish list.
We will unite as one people.
By Bruce Wilcox
December 21, 2005 02:12 PM | Link to this
Here are few, less predictions than guarantees.
More sub-divisions More school overcrowding More traffic congestion More Park employees but less Police At least one more Giant Wal-Mart but more empty stores
I like to wish all a very merry Winter Solstice season.
By Michael H. Smith
December 21, 2005 04:27 PM | Link to this
Some substance for your things hoped for Mr. Badie. As reported by Reuters: HUD grants $1.33 bln to groups helping homeless
$206 million will go to faith-based organizations.
By Grumpy Granny
December 21, 2005 08:22 PM | Link to this
One more prediction…Norcross will officially change it’s name to Little Mexico as illegals take over the county.