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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The Politics Behind the Dacula Library Closing
Thu, 10/15/09 – 14:41 | 2 Comments
The Politics Behind the Dacula Library Closing

Dacula Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks has been front and center on the battle to keep the Dacula library open as a full-service library. His blog and the `They Took My Books` blog provide some interesting, “behind …

Just Whose Libraries are They?
Thu, 10/15/09 – 10:06 | Comments Off
Just Whose Libraries are They?

Writing at the “They Took My Books” blog, former Gwinnett CFO and County Administrator Charlotte Nash challenges the Library Board’s decision to convert to a “regional library system” and transition certain facilities to computer labs:
By …

There Goes the Judge: Oxendine Forced From Board of Non-Profit
Thu, 10/15/09 – 9:44 | Comments Off
There Goes the Judge: Oxendine Forced From Board of Non-Profit

The grief continues to flow for former Judge Jim Oxendine, father of gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine. Last month, Oxendine was removed from the bench by Gwinnett’s Superior Court judges when it was discovered that …

Gwinnett`s Financial Woes Many Years in the Making
Wed, 10/14/09 – 3:33 | 5 Comments
Gwinnett`s Financial Woes Many Years in the Making

Gwinnett County is in a tight spot. A “perfect storm” of national economic woes, a maturing local economy and a lack of meaningful leadership has begun to write a sad chapter in our county’s otherwise …

Hey Gwinnett, Don’t Miss Your Chance to Peruse New GCPS Curriculum!
Tue, 10/13/09 – 13:45 | Comments Off
Hey Gwinnett, Don’t Miss Your Chance to Peruse New GCPS Curriculum!

During the month of October, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is making available proposed new content for our review and input.  Course matter up for consideration covers science, mathematics, health, and technical education.  This review …

It’s A Pleasure to Meet You!
Mon, 10/12/09 – 13:18 | Comments Off
It’s A Pleasure to Meet You!

A great big Thank you goes out to TalkGwinnett, for giving me the opportunity to contribute content to this fabulous site.  I’ve been reading and following on Twitter for a while and look forward for …

New Group Has B.I.G. Ideas for Baby Boomers
Mon, 10/12/09 – 11:27 | Comments Off
New Group Has B.I.G. Ideas for Baby Boomers

Wondering how you’ll take care of your parents in the coming years? Curious about the warning signs of financial fraud? Unsure if you’re saving enough for retirement?  B.I.G. (Boomer Information Group) is here to help.
B.I.G. …

Flooded School in Need
Thu, 10/8/09 – 21:50 | One Comment
Flooded School in Need

As metro Atlanta continues to recover from September’s relentless rains, a Lilburn Catholic school cries out for help.
St. John Neumann’s Regional Catholic School suffered significant damage and excessive loss in the recent floods.  The school’s …