Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Chairman says transportation projects are a priority for Gwinnett in 2013.
Transportation projects were plentiful on the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners' agenda Tuesday (Feb. 5). And the commissioners approved several, with some price tags ranging into seven figures. Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said that transportation is a priority for the commissioners in 2013, and that Transportation Director Kim Conroy had been given the signal to move ahead with some projects. Among the projects approved Tuesday: Will any of these projects affect your commute? Let us know in the comments below. You might also be interested in reading:
Monday, January 7, 2013
Two licenses issued for Dacula area businesses during the week ending Jan. 4.
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Monday, January 7
The following Dacula area business licenses were issued by Gwinnett County during the week ending Jan. 4: The Dacula Patch business directory has hundreds of local businesses listings. Did you know you can help make our directory more useful by rating and reviewing businesses you have visited? Just go to our directory page (see the “Directory” tab above) and search for the business you would like to rate or review. How do I claim my business listing? Learn more about claiming your listing here. You might also be interested in reading:
Sunday, January 6, 2013
The overall figure of $1.4 billion includes adjustments for such things as SDS-mandated service districts.
Gwinnett County's elected leaders unanimously approved Thursday a $1.4 billion budget for 2013. As with previous years, there were cuts, tough choices -- and no pay raises for county employees. But there also are signs that the economic woes that have plagued the county in recent years may be bottoming out. District 1 Commissioner Jace Brooks of Suwanee, who is beginning his first full term on the board, noted that the Gwinnett tax digest is projected to decline about 1.9 percent this year. That would be the smallest such decline in recent years, and the reduction in tax revenues has been a major problem for Gwinnett budgets recently. Brooks, who was on the Suwanee City Council from 2002-12, noted that that city did not experience the …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The new water rate represents a 3.5 percent increase over last year's rate, the sewer rate is nearly 10 percent higher.
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Wednesday, January 2
Beginning in January, Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources customers will see higher rates for water and sewer. Tier 1 rates (up to 8,000 gallons) increased from $4.53 to $4.69. Tier 2 rates (8,000 – 12,000 gallons) rose to $7.03, up from $6.79 and Tier 3 rates (over 12,000 gallons) increased from $9.06 to $9.38. Sewer rates will also be significantly higher as residential customers will pay a rate of $7.11 per 1,000 gallons in 2013 compared to $6.47 in 2012 -- a 9.9 percent increase. The Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources does not receive taxpayer funding and routinely increases its rates to cover operating costs. More information regarding the new rate structure is available on the county's website or by calling 678-…
Find out what permits have been issued in your neighborhood.
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Wednesday, January 2
The following Dacula area building permits were recently issued by the Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development. Tenant change: Construction of single-family residence: Water heater replacement: Other: For more information on building permits and fees, visit the Gwinnett County Planning and Development website. You might also be interested in reading:
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The proposed budget is 8.5 percent lower than the 2012 budget.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash formally presented her proposed fiscal year 2013 budget to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The proposed budget totals $1.3 billion, which is 8.5 percent lower than this year’s $1.43 billion. Six county residents and business people helped craft the proposed budget by serving on the Chairman’s budget review committee. After hearing presentations from elected officials and department directors, the group studied departmental business plans and revenue projections to make recommendations for the budget. The proposed budget preserves core services, maintains necessary reserves and addresses the impact of some legislated changes. It also adjusts for the loss of revenues resulting from …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
County warns outcome of court case could result in increased costs for county residents.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
By Sharon Swanepoel The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments by attorneys for Robert Mesteller, a Snellville resident who is taking on Gwinnett County about its way of collecting payment on sanitation services. At issue is the fact sanitation fees are collected on tax bills, something Mesteller claims is illegal and unconstitutional. The outcome of Mesteller’s appeal won’t be known for several weeks. However, even if it fails, state Rep. Brett Harrell, whose district includes Snellville and parts of Loganville and Grayson, is also taking on the issue. He is re-introducing legislation in January to prevent municipalities using tax bills to collect anything other than taxes. Harrell said his reason for re-introducing House Bill 291 is…
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Feds say developer Mark Gary paid Lasseter $30,000 to influence her vote on a solid waste transfer station.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Former Gwinnett Planning Commissioner Mark Gary has been charged by federal authorities in Atlanta with bribery in connection with a payment made to then-Commissioner Shirley Lasseter, according to media reports. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Wednesday (Sept. 5) that Gary, who is part of Gary Holding Group in Johns Creek, paid $30,000 in casino chips to influence Lasseter's vote on a solid waste transfer station in Norcross. Lasseter voted for the transfer station on April 28, 2009. The following June, Gary gave the chips to her son, John Fanning, federal court documents say. Lasseter, whose Gwinnett District 1 included Suwanee, Duluth and Sugar Hill, appointed Gary to the planning commission in 2009, according to media reports…
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Over 12,000 fans watch the NFL team complete a workout, drill session, and scrimmage at Peachtree Ridge High School.
Updated 8:36 a.m., Aug 4. The Atlanta Falcons continued their popular annual "Friday Night Lights" scrimmage series at Peachtree Ridge High School in Gwinnett County on Friday, Aug. 3. The event is an extension of the Falcons preseason training camp, and 2012 marked the fifth consecutive year the Falcons have given their fans an up-close look of the team at a high school venue in Gwinnett County. Previous scrimmages were held at Norcross High in 2011, North Gwinnett High in 2010, Brookwood High School in 2009 and Mill Creek High in 2008. -- Have you attended a Friday Night Lights scrimmage in Gwinnett? Tell us in the comments below. As with past years, the event was free to the public and included a small fan fest with inflatable games, …
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Friday, June 29, 2012
There are a lot of ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around Gwinnett County.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Many exciting, family-oriented Independence Day celebrations are taking place around Gwinnett County this year. Click on the links below for additional details. Saturday, June 30, 2012 Sunday, July 1, 2012 Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Wednesday, July 4, 2012
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