Gwinnett unemployment lowest since 2008
Gwinnett unemployment dropped under 7 percent in April, the lowest mark the county has recorded in nearly five years.
Greenway extension approved
An extension to the Ivy Creek Greenway is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Gwinnett names new fire chief
Casey Snyder was promoted as Gwinnett's new fire and emergency services chief to replace the retiring Bill Myers.
Officials expect delays due to work on I-985
Work is scheduled for Interstate 985 in Gwinnett through the end of June.
High court rules in favor of bank in Suwanee foreclosure case
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled in favor of a bank in a foreclosure case in Suwanee that resulted in an eviction.
Out to Lunch ... with Colin Rhoden
"Out To Lunch" is a periodic feature that allows readers to learn about the people behind the titles in Gwinnett County through a lunch-time conversation with a member of the GDP staff.
Officials promote new alcohol consumption law in effect
Gov. Nathan Deal and officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Governor's Office of Highway Safety toured the state this week to promote the new alcohol consumption law that went into effect on Wednesday.
Peachtree Corners buys land to avoid apartments
Peachtree Corners closes on $11.5 million deal to purchase land along Peachtree Parkway.
Commission to consider code of conduct after scandals
Commissioners discuss goals, including improving leadership, revitalizing older areas and ensuring the county water supply.
Diverging-diamond conversion scheduled for early June
Officials have set aside the weekend beginning June 7 for the conversion of the Pleasant Hill Road bridge over Interstate 85 to a diverging-diamond interchange.
Library board OKs summer reading money, talks '14 budget
The Gwinnett County Public Library board approved a financial adjustment to its 2013 budget to purchase items for its summer reading curriculum on Monday.
Strategic planning sessions begin for commissioners
Commissioners work to prioritize county goals.
Vines Garden Railroad celebrates seasonal opening
Vines Garden Railroad in Loganville held its seasonal grand opening on Saturday, which coincided with National Train Day. More than 200 people showed up to watch the trains travel over more than 1,00 feet of track.
Airport tower to remain open
The Federal Aviation Administration has canceled the planned closures of small airport towers.
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Local Politics
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local immigrants unhappy with governor's comments 2 comments
- State Democratic party chair disciplined 4 comments
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Leaders upset about IRS revelation 5 comments
- Handel enters race for Chambliss' Senate seat 7 comments
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local man in hunt for state GOP chair 1 comment
- Commission to consider code of conduct after scandals 7 comments
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Woodall takes on international issues with Benghazi, Korea 2 comments
- Airport tower to remain open 1 comment
- Chickens, renters cause concern in Norcross area 4 comments
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Group praises reform, advocates for more
Local Education
- District's largest senior class graduates
- Students, teachers say goodbye for the summer
- GCPS students graduate from 21 different schools
- Phoenix High graduation packs arts center 1 comment
- Several Gwinnett students get military appointments 4 comments
- School lunch menus for week of May 20
- GAB: Kroger donates to local schools
- GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: National Merit Scholars announced
- Local students share struggles, victories 1 comment
- Valedictorians and salutatorians of area schools; grad schedules 2 comments
