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Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter said he won’t pursue criminal charges against any of the deputies involved in the Charles Bannister DUI arrest because there is no reason to suspect that Bannister was the victim of entrapment. Porter said “the idea to consume alcohol and operate a vehicle did not come from a law enforcement agency.”

“The Chairman has to explain why he was drinking alcohol and driving a county car,” Porter said. “And the Sheriff has to explain why he expended so many resources on a DUI case. But that’s not my explanation to give.”

Bannister declined to comment at a commission meeting Tuesday.

The GBI report had a few revelations. For one, Bannister is no tee-totaler. He admitted to GBI investigators that he did have “a little better than two beers” that night.

• AJC

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1. Admin Says:
   August 18th, 2010 at 12:43 PM

   This smells from every angle.

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Gwinnett County is repossessing Collins Hill Golf Course which is currently 1.8 million dollars in debt. Charles Bannister states that the $1.8 million will be paid from existing tax reserve funds.

The course was originally purchased by the county in 1988 for $3.4 million because local golfers whined that it was too inconvenient to drive elsewhere to play. It was a controversial decision even way back then, but the board of commissioners said it was a great deal.

The story then becomes somewhat convoluted and mired in minutia,… the AJC does a great job of detailing the timeline of events, just suffice it to say that the property has never made money and continues to hemorrhage cash, but now the county taxpayers are on the hook for its medical and rehab bill.

• Gwinnett to repossess golf course, pay its $1.8 million debt - AJC

2 Responses To “Gwinnett Repos Golf Course And $1.8M In Debt”

1. BG Says:
   August 17th, 2010 at 10:04 AM

   Gwinnett County is becoming quite the sports Mecca. We should all go play a round of golf, then take in a Gwinnett Braves game and finish by taking a swim in the debt that all of this foolishness has created.

2. j.q.public Says:
   August 18th, 2010 at 12:45 PM

   Meanwhile my property tax assessment remains obscenely high.

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Free removal of all appliances and metals of all sorts. Services all of Gwinnett County, Atlanta and North Georgia. Call 678-876-6432 and ask for Joe.

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Per the request of Gwinnett County, we are posting the following water usage schedule and information.

The Georgia Water Stewardship Act signed by Governor Sonny Perdue went into effect June 2, 2010. The bill allows daily outdoor watering for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants from 4:00pm – 10:00am.

All other outdoor water usage (e.g., washing cars, pressure washing) is to follow the watering schedule based on street address shown below:

Monday - Even addresses
Tuesday - Odd addresses
Wednesday - Even addresses
Thursday - Odd addresses
Friday - No other outdoor water usage is permitted
Saturday - Even addresses
Sunday - Odd addresses

Frequently asked questions about outdoor water use:
I heard I can water my yard every day. Is that true?
Yes. Citizens in Georgia can now water any day of the week, regardless of your address, between 4:00pm and 10:00am.

Can I also wash my car or pressure wash my house any day?
No. The new state law only relates to landscape uses—the odd/even schedule remains in place for all other outdoor uses.

Are parks included in the new schedule?
Sports fields and parks are exempt from the hourly restrictions. These areas may be watered any time or day.

If I put in new landscape, do I have to water between 4:00pm and 10:00am?
No. Newly installed landscape is also exempt from the hourly restrictions for the first 30 days following installation.

What about drip irrigation?
Drip irrigation is completely exempt from the outdoor rules. It may be used any time or day.

What exemptions exist to the new hourly restrictions?
• Commercial agriculture
• Alternative sources of water (grey water, rain water, condensate, etc.)
• Irrigation of food gardens
• Irrigation of newly installed or reseeded turf for the first 30 days following installation
• Drip irrigation or soaker hoses
• Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle
• Water from a private well
• Irrigation of plants for sale
• Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public recreational turf
• Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Hydro seeding

Are professional pressure washers hired to wash my house subject to restrictions based on my address?
No. Commercial businesses are exempt from day of the week restrictions.

Can I have a charity car wash on any day regardless of the address?
No. Unfortunately, charity car washes, like at home car washes, are subject to the odd/even schedule. This is determined by the address of the facility hosting the car wash. Partnering with a professional car wash is exempt from the odd/even schedule due to the company’s professional exemption.

For more information on exemptions and forms to submit violations, visit the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources’ water conservation webpage through www.gwinnettcounty.com.

More information can be found on the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources’ water conservation webpage.

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Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister was arrested Monday night by a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy on the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He reportedly failed a field sobriety test administered by the deputy on scene.

6 Responses To “Bannister Arrested on Suspicion of DUI”

1. Admin Says:
   June 29th, 2010 at 11:40 AM

   According to reports, Bannister blew a .000 on the breathalizer, but submitted blood for testing. Results are pending.

2. bwilson Says:
   June 29th, 2010 at 12:10 PM

   Can you imagine the copious amount of egg on Butch Conway’s face if those blood results come back under limit?

3. Admin Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 10:39 AM

   Bannister’s blood test results have returned negative as reported by his attorney.

4. bwilson Says:
   July 2nd, 2010 at 7:09 AM

   Boy this raises a stink that will take years to clear, not only between Bannister and Conway, but all of the doubt cast upon the sheriffs office in general as well as the DUI testing process.

5. j.q.public Says:
   July 4th, 2010 at 7:42 AM

   The gang who couldn’t shoot straight arrested the leader of the gang who couldn’t legislate straight. Holy sh*t! The will live on forever in Gwinnett political folklore. I hope everyone realizes that in spite of the fact that Bannister ADMITS to drinking at least two beers and driving a county vehicle that you and I bought, that he now will be more empowered and emboldened in his means of governance.

   Look up “cluster f—” in the dictionary and see if it doesn’t provide this stunt as an example.

   But at least the GBI is investigating, whatever that is supposed to accomplish.

6. Gwinnett Recall Committee Says:
   July 19th, 2010 at 6:39 PM

   Citizens of Gwinnett,

   My sympathies to Mr. Bannister and his family for his poor judgement related to these actions.

   My sympathies and support to Mr. Cummings for having the courage to do the right things when concerned citizens witnessed a criminal act and then acted to protect Mr. Bannnister and any innocent person he might have injured.

   My sympathies and support to the witnesses who had the courage to act when seeing a criminal act being committed by someone that might endanger our fellow citizens. Most people just do not wish to get involved because it might mean they have to decide where their principles really lie.

   I find it very interesting that while we buy into thousands of Georgians being convicted for DUI and have drank far less without anyone willing to witness their actions and being convicted. That we now believe that 0.00 trumps five witnesses; two of whom are trained law enforcement officers and that this 0.00 whether by breathalyzer or blood analysis now exonerates the suspect. When will we be re-instating all the Gwinnett County employees,with back pay, who were teriminated because of the zero tolerance policy? Who were the other persons drinking with Bannister, which he confessed, that night and what was on their tabs? When you get those answers and the statements of the other witnesses, please let me know by sending me a message at www.gwntrecall.com.

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1. Gwinnett Recall Committee Says:
   July 20th, 2010 at 4:56 PM

   Were these paid actors or were they real Socialists? Why does the new efficient garbage and recycling program only offer one level of service? Why were we not allowed to vote on this new tax/fee? Why does the entire County share the burden of laws passed with the intent to have the haulers increase recycling and decrease volume dumped?
   Why does the public servants elected to protect and serve the electorate do the bidding of big business only? Mr. Bannister please contact me at www.gwntrecall.com, when you get back from your travels.

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Last Tuesday the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted to keep the 2010 millage rate at 13.25 which is the same as that adopted in December 2009.

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Monday, the Lilburn and Snellville city councils each held meetings to vote on proposed millage rate increases. Liburn opted to hold steady at 4.26 whereas Snellville voted to approve a 42% increase to its millage rate. The new millage rate in Snellville will increase from 4.15 to 5.9.

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60 games into the 2010 season the Gwinnett Braves are holding their own in 2nd place in the International League South division standings with an overall record of 27 - 33 or .450. However, they are once again bottom dwellers in the attendance department ranking 12th out of 14 in the International League with an average home game attendance of 4,737 through 31 games.

The 2009 season attendance was considered a disappointment with the Gwinnett Braves finishing 12th out of 14 within the same league with an average home game attendance of 5,965. Thus far, through June 10th, attendance is down 20% from 2009’s numbers.

Source:
• MiLB - International League Standings
• MiLB - International League Attendance

More:
• Gwinnett Braves Inaugural Season (2009) Attendance
• Gwinnett Braves Story Archive

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When: Saturday, June 12, 2010 11:00AM
Where: Outside the old courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville - 185 East Crogan Street
Organizers: Four Corners Tea Party, Freedom Works, Gwinnett Citizens for Responsible Government

Organizers of this event intend to demand that commissioners reconsider the plan that will bill 185,000 households in unincorporated Gwinnett $321 each for 18 months of trash service paid in advance. This bill will be included in property tax statements that go out later in July.

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More:
• Four Corners Tea Party Facebook page
• AJC article
• CorinthHills.org article archive

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1. fwy545 Says:
   June 12th, 2010 at 7:58 AM

   “unless the taxpayers wish to change their minds and replenish some of the lost funding we have encountered, the only option is to reduce spending, and that’s the direction we’re going.”
   - Charles Bannister (open letter to Gwinnett County)

   Translation: We, the BoC screwed up and got called on it. The legal system agreed with our accusers, so either pony up a tax increase to pay for our mistakes or go with this “new” plan, Constitutionality be damned.

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• 06/01/10 - Entering Auto - 1200 block Pounds Road

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Friday marked the beginning of early voting in Gwinnett County which will continue through Friday, July 16th. Voters may cast their ballots for the July 20th primary.

Where and when:
The Gwinnett County Voter Registration and Elections Office
455 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Monday through Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM

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The following are links to Georgia elections information:

• Preliminary List of Qualified Candidates on the July 20, 2010 General Primary Election Ballot

Primary ballots specifically for the Corinth Hills area:
Precinct 049
LUCERNE BAPTIST CHURCH
4805 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY
LILBURN, GA 30047
• Republican Primary Ballot (PDF)
• Democrat Primary Ballot (PDF)

Others may retrieve their specific primary ballots by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State “My Voter Page (MVP)”.

• Application for absentee ballot (PDF)

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Federal, state, county and judicial offices that will be elected in 2010, as they apply to Gwinnett County.

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GwinnettCounty.com now has a search app online that allows for identification of an assigned trash hauler based upon lookup by address or parcel ID.

The Corinth Hills area has been assigned to Waste Pro of Georgia.

Designated Hauler Name: Waste Pro of Georgia
Address: 3512 Oakcliff Road Doraville, GA 30340-3003
Website: www.wasteprousa.com/gwinnett
Email: wpgwinnett@wasteprousa.com
Telephone Number: 770-451-9395

Corinth Hills has been assigned Monday for garbage and recycling pickup.

If you need additional assistance with identifying your hauler and pick-up day, call 770-822-7141 or send an email to gcsolidwaste@gwinnettcounty.com. Be sure to include your street address and/or parcel ID in your email.

More:
• GwinnettCounty.com designated garbage hauler search
• Gwinnett garbage news archive

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