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Gwinnett DA Won’t File Charges In Bannister Case

Admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:41:06 +0000

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

Gwinnett Repos Golf Course And $1.8M In Debt

Admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:52:56 +0000

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

Free Appliance Pick Up And Haul Away

Admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:13:39 +0000

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.

Gwinnett Water Usage Updates For Summer 2010

Admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:49:18 +0000

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.

Bannister Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

Admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:08:23 +0000

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.

Gwinnett County Garbage & Recycling Program Video

Admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:28 +0000

Gwinnett County BoC Adopts 2010 Millage Rate

Admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:00:10 +0000

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.

Lilburn and Snellville Millage Rates

Admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:40:59 +0000

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.

Gwinnett Braves Attendance - Early 2010

Admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:43:47 +0000

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

New Garbage Plan Protest Planned

Admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:23:49 +0000

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

Corinth Hill Crime Report - Week of 05/30/10

Admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:31:20 +0000

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

Source: CrimeMapping.com

Early Voting Underway In Gwinnett

Admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:59:43 +0000

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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Candidates and General Primary Election Ballots

Admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:35:51 +0000

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)

Georgia Offices for Election in 2010

Admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:30:36 +0000

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

OFFICE	DISTRICT	CURRENTLY HELD BY	PARTY	TERM
FEDERAL OFFICES
U.S. Senate	At Large	Johnny Isakson	R	6 yrs
U.S. House	4 7	Hank Johnson John Linder	D R	2 yrs
STATE OFFICES
Governor	At Large	Sonny Perdue	R	4 yrs
Lt. Governor	At Large	Casey Cagle	R	4 yrs
Secretary of State	At Large	Brian Kemp	R	4 yrs
Attorney General	At Large	Thurbert Baker	D	4 yrs
Commissioner of Agriculture	At Large	Tommy Irvin	D	4 yrs
Commissioner of Insurance	At Large	John Oxendine	R	4 yrs
State School Superintendent	At Large	Kathy Cox	R	4 yrs
Commissioner of Labor	At Large	Michael L. Thurmond	D	4 yrs
Public Service Commissioner	At Large	Robert B. Baker, JR.	R	6 yrs
State Senator	5 9 40 41 45 48 55	Curt Thompson Don Balfour Dan Weber Steve Henson Renee Unterman David Shafer Gloria Butler	D R R D R R D	2 yrs
State Representative	51 88 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107	Tom Rice Billy Mitchell Toney Collins Pedro “Pete” Marin Brooks Coleman Bobby Reese Hugh Floyd Brian Thomas Mike Coan Clay Cox David Casas Lee Thompson Donna Sheldon Melvin Everson Len Walker	R D D D R R D D R R R D R R R	2 yrs
COUNTY OFFICES
Solicitor General	At Large	Rosanna Szabo	R	4 yrs
Board of Commissioners	2 4	Bert Nasuti Kevin Kenerly	R R	4 yrs
Board of Education	2 4	Dan Seckinger Dr. Robert McClure	R R	4 yrs
JUDICIAL OFFICES (All judicial offices are non partisan)
Judge, Superior Court	At Large	Thomas N. Davis, Jr R. Timothy Hamil William R. Ray, II Debra K. Turner	NP	4 yrs
Judge, State Court	At Large	Joseph C. Iannazzone Pamela D. South	NP	4 yrs

Gwinnett Solid Waste Hauler Details

Admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:38:03 +0000

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

Corinth Hills Road Paving

Admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 12:05:37 +0000

Neighborhood road paving project underway…

Stone Mountain Park Purchases Land

Admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 12:00:41 +0000

Curtis Branscome, C.E.O. of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) stated that in a joint meeting of the Finance and Development Committees on February 15,2010 that the capital budget and cash flow forecast were reviewed and this review clearly demonstrated that purchasing this 52 acres of property at 6826 James B. Rivers Memorial Drive will still leave SMMA with at least $5 million or more in cash after the purchase. The committees also reviewed the MAI appraisal for the property which is in excess of the purchase price for the property. The committees agreed that SMMA should proceed with the purchase of the property and a resolution authorizing the purchase has been prepared. Mr. Branscome read the purchase option for the record. The motion and the resolution was approved unanimously.

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The property is currently the location for the Forrest Hills Baptist Church and Forrest Hills Christian School.

More:
• Stone Mountain Memorial Association

Parkview High School Class of 2010 Graduation

Admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:27:31 +0000

Parkview High School graduation ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 8:00 PM at the Parkview Stadium.

998 Cole Drive
Lilburn, GA 30047
770.921.2874

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Data, News And Information

Admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:45:54 +0000

Being that the Panhandle of Florida and resort areas such as Pensacola Beach are such popular destinations for residents of this area we’ve put together a website providing current data, news and information on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Details of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico can be found by visiting GulfOfMexicos.com.

Snellvillians Get Their Sunday Alcohol Vote

Admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:53:23 +0000

After years of much-ado and goings-on, the citizens of Snellville will finally get to vote on Sunday liquor sales. Last night the Snellville City Council agreed to a referendum vote on July 20th.

It’s technically not over as arguments about the laws that govern who - citizens or local governments - are allowed to decide Sunday alcohol sales are still before a judge. Those involved believe that the case will ultimately wind up before the state Supreme Court.