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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.

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.

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Deal signs tougher boating provisions into law

Gov. Nathan Deal signs into law provisions lowering the legal boating under the influence limit and strengthening boater education requirements.

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Atlanta icon to speak at GGC graduation

Former U.S. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young will speak at Georgia Gwinnett College's commencement ceremony next month.

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Deal to sign Lanier safety bill in Buford

Gov. Nathan Deal made two trips to Gwinnett last week, but if you missed him, you have a chance to see him again on Tuesday.. Deal will be in Buford Tuesday to sign a bill into law involving public safety at Lake Lanier.. While a press release wasn't specific, the

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Deal signs bill into law at GGC

Gov. Nathan Deal signs a bill into law Friday giving dual-enrollment students a boost with the HOPE Scholarship.

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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.

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Curry poised to become Loganville's new mayor

Former councilman Dan Curry is the sole qualifier for Loganville's special election for mayor; funeral services set for Nunley.

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Dodge ball game planned to protest on tax deadline day

Unusual protest planned for Monday to make a political point about tax loopholes.

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Sheldon announces Congressional race

State Rep. Donna Sheldon announces a race for Congress for the 10th District seat currently held by Senate candidate Paul Broun. Chuck Efstration files paperwork to campaign to replace her in the state House.

Motorcycle safety signs to be installed in Snellville

City councilman Bobby Howard, Allstate will hang "motorcycle crossing" signs at key intersections

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Gwinnett GOP creates Spanish-language outreach

Gwinnett GOP creates a Spanish language Facebook page to reach out to the Hispanic community; legislator named to influential list.

Immigration reform is coming, leaders say

Congressman Hank Johnson addresses the immigration reform issue at a forum Thursday.

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Shafer applauds ethics compromise

Senate President Pro Tem David Shafer says ethics bill will change the culture of the General Assembly; immigration forum to be held Thursday.

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