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Chickens, renters cause concern in Norcross area

Commissioners host the final session of a spring series of town hall meetings in the Norcross area Thursday.

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Parham named county support services director

Angelia Parham named as Gwinnett's support services director.

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Work approved for long-awaited Ga. 20 widening

Commissioners approved a contract Tuesday to begin the long-awaited widening of Ga. 20 Highway through Sugar Hill.

Dacula officials pave way for family center, drive-through cafe

DACULA -- Lloyd deLatour, owner of Great Beginnings child care center in Dacula, petitioned City Council members Thursday for rezoning of a 2.1-acre property and changes of conditions on another in an attempt to further his vision for his business in Dacula.. Council members granted deLatour rezoning of the

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Thompson to become new chief justice

The Georgia Supreme Court announced that Hugh P. Thompson has been elected Chief Justice and will be sworn in on Aug. 15.

BOC, residents discuss concerns of southern Gwinnett

Gwinnett's Board of Commissioners continues a series of town hall meetings around the county at Grayson High School on Wednesday where residents asked questions and shared concerns.

BOC, residents discuss Gwinnett's issues, concerns

The Board of Commissioners held a town hall meeting in Suwanee on Tuesday night to hear from residents their thoughts and ideas regarding county government.

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Gwinnett joins lawsuit against FAA

Gwinnett County officials and Briscoe Field have joined a Spokane, Wash. lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the decision to defund federal contract towers.

Sugar Hill residents can use gas bill to help others

City will offer residents ability to add $1, $2 or $5 to their bills to help needy

County to hire additional staff to handle weapons permits

Commissioners approved the hiring of part-time staffers to help process weapons carry permits in the Probate Court.

Commissioners agree to $5.3 million land buy settlement

Controversial land deal goes forward four years later, due to a Georgia Court of Appeals ruling.

Suwanee amends ordinance for LED lights

The Suwanee City Council on Tuesday considered an amendment to the city's signage ordinance to address LED lights.

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Evermore CID celebrates 10-year anniversary

The effort of businessmen along U.S. 78 a decade ago created a new trend of partnerships in Gwinnett.

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Driver Services employee arrested on ID theft, fraud

A Department of Driver Services employee was arrested and then fired after being charged with identity theft and theft by deception by Norcross Police.

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Commissioner: Land deal suit 'infuriating'

Gwinnett County Commission John Heard responded to a lawsuit filed in Fulton County Superior Court that mentioned his name regarding a state contract and property on Grayson Highway.