POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Leaders upset about IRS revelation
The roles of U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall and U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson in the aftermath of the IRS scandal; Karen Handel becomes fourth Senate candidate.
Handel enters race for Chambliss' Senate seat
Karen Handel announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Friday.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local man in hunt for state GOP chair
Peachtree Corners man BJ Van Gundy will seek the state GOP chairmanship at a convention this weekend; candidate expected to enter ongressional race
Commission to consider code of conduct after scandals
Commissioners discuss goals, including improving leadership, revitalizing older areas and ensuring the county water supply.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Woodall takes on international issues with Benghazi, Korea
Local congressman participates in Benghazi hearing and hears from first woman president of Korea.
Airport tower to remain open
The Federal Aviation Administration has canceled the planned closures of small airport towers.
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.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Group praises reform, advocates for more
Advocates for marijuana law changes praise a recent criminal justice reform measure.
Nash takes role in statewide association
Gwinnett Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash sworn in as third vice president of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.
New ethics rules, lobbying cap signed into law
Gov. Nathan Deal signs two bills into law Monday aimed at improving ethics at the General Assembly.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Sheldon names congressional campaign team
Chuck Warbington named as Sheldon's campaign chairman; Unterman named top legislator by health group.
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.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Shafer named 'Georgian of the Year'
Shafer given top title by James Magazine; Commissioners continue town hall sessions.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Park and ride lot dedicated to former commissioner
Commissioners dedicated park and ride lot in honor of Maron Buice; senators step in to FAA debate.
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State Politics
- Bob Barr seeks Congress seat 10 comments
- Gingrey announces run for Senate 7 comments
- Graves won't run for Chambliss' Senate seat 1 comment
- Broun says he wants automatic budget cuts to occur 19 comments
- Sen. Chambliss won't seek re-election 13 comments
- Meet the 2013 legislators 3 comments
- House re-elects Boehner speaker 4 comments
- 2 dead in bus crash into overpass at Miami airport 1 comment
- GOP in Ga. Senate nominates Shafer as new leader
- Balfour's ethics fine too weak, colleague says 4 comments
Local Government
- Officials promote new alcohol consumption law in effect 2 comments
- Peachtree Corners buys land to avoid apartments
- Commission to consider code of conduct after scandals 7 comments
- Diverging-diamond conversion scheduled for early June 2 comments
- Library board OKs summer reading money, talks '14 budget 2 comments
- Strategic planning sessions begin for commissioners 7 comments
- Gwinnett fire chief Myers to retire 19 comments
- Vines Garden Railroad celebrates seasonal opening 1 comment
- Airport tower to remain open 1 comment
- Possible plan for two-way streets on Lawrenceville's Square 7 comments
Local Education
- Local students get military appointments
- GAB: Kroger donates to local schools
- GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: National Merit Scholars announced
- Local students share struggles, victories
- Valedictorians and salutatorians of area schools
- Class of 2013 graduates this week
- More than 270 graduate from GGC
- School board plans millage rate hike 18 comments
- Four elementary school principals named
- Vietnam vet shares massacre story at school
