June 6, 2011
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BOC adopts new land acquisition policy
LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a new land acquisition policy Tuesday that the chairwoman said is more comprehensive than its predecessor.
Earmark may signal end to service delivery dispute
An earmark in a proposed budget reconciliation could be an indication that a settlement is near in Gwinnett's yearslong service delivery dispute
Sheriff to ask board for imager
Two years ago, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department was selected by the National Institute of Justice to test a body imager that used radio wave technology to detect items concealed under clothing.
Officials approve $500K to support Partnership Gwinnett
LAWRENCEVILLE — Battling to keep the county government budget balanced, commissioners put their hopes again Tuesday in the Partnership Gwinnett program to bring jobs to the area.
Candidates speak out at BOC forum
LAWRENCEVILLE — Monday’s final stop on the Board of Commissioners’ listening tour around Gwinnett County included two of the more unique events from the months-long series of meetings — an unofficial visit from the four commission chair candidates, and a lengthy discussion about chickens.
BOC intends to realign property tax rate
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners intends to realign 0.23 mills of the property tax rate from debt service to general operations.
BOC OKs four new furlough days
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to cut four days of holiday pay from employees’ salaries.
County considers cutting holiday pay to reduce deficit
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County employees could lose four days of holiday pay this year, as the county is proposing to turn those days into unpaid furlough days to save money.
E-911 bill may save Gwinnett over $1M
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County could potentially save $1.7 million if the General Assembly passes legislation expanding the use of E-911 funds, an official told the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.
Citizens speak up at forum
SUWANEE — Lawrenceville resident Phil Rodriguez was tired of not being heard.
Residents turn out to talk to commissioners
LAWRENCEVILLE — A vote on the county airport, fees at parks and junking a controversial trash pick-up system were posed to commissioners Thursday, during the first of a series of listening sessions.
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