US Representative John Linder Retires
Sat, 27/02/10 – 13:28 | One Comment

On Saturday, February 27, the Gwinnett Republican Party had the Grand Opening of their new headquarters in downtown Lawrenceville.  This being an election year there were a number of candidates and elected officials including Georgia’s …

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`CYA,` Gwinnett Commission Style
Thu, 08/13/09 – 17:28 | 4 Comments
`CYA,` Gwinnett Commission Style

We now know the price of a political rear end. It is approximately $1.2 million, or $600,000 per cheek. That is the amount of money that the County Commission risked yesterday for no other reason …

County Commission, Just Do Something!
Thu, 08/13/09 – 0:06 | 5 Comments
County Commission, Just Do Something!

At a specially-called meeting late Wednesday afternoon, the County Commission voted unanimously to step down and turn control of county government over to the mayors of Gwinnett’s 15 cities.
With the same vote, the Commissioners agreed …

Gwinnett County, Just Do the Math
Tue, 08/11/09 – 23:40 | One Comment
Gwinnett County, Just Do the Math

On Tuesday, Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister asked a Superior Court judge to set the millage rate for him, adding a semicolon to the story of county leadership that failed to meet the challenge of a slowing economy. Even worse, it is a challenge that was a surprise to no one.

Give “Sweaters For Seniors” At Chick-Fil-A in Snellville. A Yarn Good Thing To Do!
Fri, 08/7/09 – 8:56 | Comments Off
Give “Sweaters For Seniors” At Chick-Fil-A in Snellville. A Yarn Good Thing To Do!

Alternative Home Care for Seniors announced today that two Chick-Fil-A restaurants in Snellville will join them in their mission to once again warm-up Gwinnett County Senior Services. Chick-Fil-A at Hwy 124 and Hwy 78 will …

Millage Rate Suspense Almost Over
Wed, 08/5/09 – 22:43 | Comments Off
Millage Rate Suspense Almost Over

Something very interesting will happen on August 11th.  At 1:30 in the afternoon, your property taxes will finally be set for 2009 – and not in the usual fashion.  This year our elected officials were …

Hocus Pocus, Shirley Needs to Focus
Wed, 08/5/09 – 1:42 | Comments Off
Hocus Pocus, Shirley Needs to Focus

She said it with such disdain; such utter contempt:
“I know that alot of his [Chairman Bannister's] statements were about what was in the media and what has been said. I’m a little more concerned about …