Battle Over Sunday Liquor Sales Driving Me to Drink
Thu, 4/02/10 – 11:13 | 2 Comments

In Snellville, where political discord is a way of life, there is a battle raging over the sale of liquor on Sunday. The combatants are the usual suspects– Bible-thumping legislators of morality attempting to impose their version …

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A Failure to Lead: When Property Tax Cuts Go Wrong
Mon, 11/16/09 – 11:07 | 2 Comments
A Failure to Lead: When Property Tax Cuts Go Wrong

Last month, I described how the foundation for Gwinnett’s current financial woes was laid years ago through a series of bad decisions and flawed financial strategies. One series of actions by the County Commission is, …

Fingertip Feast
Thu, 11/12/09 – 21:57 | Comments Off
Fingertip Feast

This past weekend I had the privilege of hosting a Southern Living party.  When the time came for me to create my delectable hors d’oeuvres I had an ultimate thought – Thanksgiving Fingertip Feast!
Let me …

The Tax Increase: Myths and Misconceptions
Wed, 11/11/09 – 12:39 | 3 Comments
The Tax Increase: Myths and Misconceptions

The Gwinnett County Commission has again proposed a millage rate increase to fund the restoration of most services that were slashed from the budget in June when taxpayers revolted against a 35% hike. The second …

Help the Gwinnett Civil Air Patrol Honor Soldiers Who Served Us So Bravely
Tue, 11/10/09 – 14:19 | Comments Off
Help the Gwinnett Civil Air Patrol Honor Soldiers Who Served Us So Bravely

By now, you’ve probably seen the touching e-mail showing photos of the Arlington National Cemetery adorned with beautiful wreaths for the holidays.  Did you know that this program has been expanded to have global reach, …

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
Fri, 11/6/09 – 17:22 | Comments Off
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded

On Friday, November 6th, 2009 President Obama signed the bill providing an extension of jobless benefits and the extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit.  The extension applies to the current first time homebuyer …

The Hurting Non-Profits
Fri, 11/6/09 – 15:00 | 2 Comments
The Hurting Non-Profits

Through these rough economic times we have heard thousands of stories about struggling families and failing businesses, each making it day by day – one paycheck or payment at a time.  Economic hardships have hit …

Collins Hill Eagles Softball 2009 5-A State Champs!!
Wed, 11/4/09 – 10:28 | Comments Off
Collins Hill Eagles Softball 2009 5-A State Champs!!

On Saturday, October 24th the Collins Hill High School Eagles earned the right to be called the 2009 AAAAA State Softball Champions. This is Collins Hill’s second title in three state tournament appearances dating back …

Sustainable Peachtree Corners: One Step at a Time
Fri, 10/30/09 – 7:56 | Comments Off
Sustainable Peachtree Corners: One Step at a Time

Robin, publisher of the Sustainable Peachtree Corners blog and self-proclaimed “hard-core recycling diva,” takes her daughter’s elementary school to task for failing to recycle lunchtime refuse:
The visitors table in the cafeteria is positioned right in …