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Return Stimulus Money to the Taxpayers
Monday, 30 Mar, 2009 – 9:14 | Comments Off
Return Stimulus Money to the Taxpayers

The AJC reports that Georgia school systems will soon receive millions in federal “stimulus” dollars. Because the amount could not be anticipated, the Gwinnett school finance staff has not included the funds in its calculation …

Gwinnett Cities to Lose State Funding
Sunday, 29 Mar, 2009 – 1:53 | 2 Comments

For months, I have encouraged Gwinnett’s municipalities via fax, email and phone calls, to obey the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. By law, every level of government is not only required to verify the …

Bannister Fiddles While Gwinnett Burns
Friday, 27 Mar, 2009 – 13:05 | 2 Comments
Bannister Fiddles While Gwinnett Burns

Do you hear that? Silence. It is the sound of Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charles Bannister’s response to the revelation that “Success Lives Here” apparently applies to Mexican drug cartels as well. Drug smugglers have found …

Troubling Trend: Politicians Using Law to Shield Themselves From Criticism
Friday, 27 Mar, 2009 – 9:31 | 2 Comments
Troubling Trend: Politicians Using Law to Shield Themselves From Criticism

Lilburn dog owner Randy DeCarlo apparently discovered that Lilburn City Council member Eddie Price had illegally claimed a homestead exemption on rental property that he has owned for several years. The county has billed him …

Homeowners` Property Tax Reduction Kit
Wednesday, 25 Mar, 2009 – 23:53 | Comments Off
Homeowners` Property Tax Reduction Kit

If  you are not one of the 14,000-plus who appealed their property tax assessment this year, it is too late to potentially reduce your bill. However, it is never too late to educate yourself about …

Evermore CID Drama Today
Wednesday, 25 Mar, 2009 – 9:03 | Comments Off

Four members of the Hwy. 78 community improvement district led by Harrison Volkswagen owner Dwight Harrison have forced a recall vote to remove two other members. That vote is today (Wednesday) at Snellville City Hall.
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