The special grand jury requested by Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter empaneled to investigate questionable land purchases by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners began proceedings today (Friday, January 15, 2010).

Political connections between developers and county commissioners along with purchase price verses appraisals will be the main focus, but the special grand jury has greater latitude than other grand juries and may widen their scope as they deem necessary.

More details:
• Gwinnett D.A. Porter Requests Special Grand Jury
• Grand Jury To Investigate Gwinnett BoC