Last minute rush to Post Office on Tax Day
The last-minute filing spree caused people to rush to the post office on April 15 to file income taxes.
Officer in hostage standoff is acclaimed firearms expert, ID'd
Police identify the officer shot during last week's hostage standoff as Sgt. Jason Teague, a 17-year veteran of the Gwinnett Police Department.
Beaudreau OK after explosion at Boston Marathon
Former Commissioner Mike Beaudreau is OK after participating in the Boston Marathan Monday.
Gwinnettians needed for water advisory councils
Volunteers needed for advisory positions related to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.
Volunteer Gwinnett program close to million milestone
In its first full year, volunteers contributed nearly 1 million hours as part of the county government's Volunteer Gwinnett program.
Art festival good start to spring
Residents enjoyed the Art on the Chattahoochee Festival Saturday at Jones Bridge Park.
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.
Family escapes safely from fire caused by candle
Investigators believe an unattended candle started an apartment fire early Saturday in Duluth.
Briscoe pilots hopeful tower will remain open
Pilots talk about safety, other issues involved in airport tower closure possibility.
Pollen count skyrockets, but rain could bring relief
Pollen levels near record high Thursday, although rain is expected to wash it away.
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.
Grant to help with farmers' market campaign
AgSouth Farm Credit bestowed a $500 grant on the Lilburn Farmers' Market, and shoppers will receive reusable shopping bags.
Immigration reform is coming, leaders say
Congressman Hank Johnson addresses the immigration reform issue at a forum Thursday.
Lake Lanier reaches full winter pool
Lake Lanier has reached its full level for the first time in two years.
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.
Problems, solutions at first BOC town hall of 2013
A light crowd comes to the first of a spring series of town hall meetings with the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners.
Confusion expected over property assessment notices
Commissioners warned that assessment notices will be inaccurate due to a state law issue.
Former commissioner: southern Gwinnett needs attention
Former Commissioner Curtis McGill tells current board members the southern Gwinnett area needs attention.
Duluth police officer completes FBI training
Duluth Police Lt. Jackie Hood completes the FBI National Academy Program.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Commission begins town hall tour this week
Town hall session scheduled for Tuesday; group continues to protest congressman.
Banner year in education funding for the state
Rep. Brooks Coleman, the Duluth man who chairs the House Education Committee, says this is a "great budget year for schools systems."
Appeal filing says statute was up on Kenerly case
Brief filed this week in the state Court of Appeals, calling for the second indictment against former Commissioner Kevin Kenerly to be thrown out.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: State Fair Tax study to begin
Loganville Rep. Tom Kirby introduces state fair taxation act on final day of 2013 session.
Gingrey announces run for Senate
Congressman Phil Gingrey enters the GOP race to replace U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss.
Special election set to replace ailing mayor in Loganville
Vice Mayor Dan Curry announces he will run in a special election for mayor, called after the health-related resignation of Ray Nunley.
Loganville mayor resigns due to health concerns
LOGANVILLE — Ailing Mayor Ray Nunley will not finish his term at the helm of Loganville, officials said.
Officials OK agreement to allow public access to Fort Daniel
Commissioners approve an agreement with the Fort Daniel Foundation, giving public access to the historic site.
Hydrant maintenance helps ensure safety
A look at the maintenance of fire hydrants in Gwinnett, which costs about $680,000 a year.
Bill would allow for driver's license reciprocity
A Gwinnett lawmaker is working on a reciprocity law for driver's licenses.
Writing scores improve for GCPS
This year, 94 percent of eighth-graders with Gwinnett County Public Schools passed a state writing test required for promotion to high school.
Supreme Courts rejects license argument from illegal immigrant
After a Gwinnett County traffic stop, an illegal immigrant argues that the safe harbor provision in the driver's license statue is discriminatory, but the Supreme Court rejects the argument.
Leaders find encouragement in community, even with failing mall
Despite bleak news from Gwinnett Place Mall, leaders say the area can thrive even if the mall continues to suffer.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Unterman's busy week at Capitol
Sen. Renee Unterman shepherds four bills through the Senate last week, including measures on regulating pain clinics, helping victims of human trafficking, leveling the HOPE playing field and helping park rangers. Yarbrough appointed to juvenile justice board.
Local city helps residents with spring cleaning
Norcross's "Spring Clean-Up and Recycling Day" is planned for March 30.
Briscoe tower remains on closure list
Gwinnett County Airport's air traffic control tower remains on an FAA closure list due to federal budget sequestration.
Crowd light at HOT lanes open house
Officials host a public information meeting about a proposed expansion to Interstate 85's high-occupancy toll lanes.
DA looking into Beaudreau's expense reports
The district attorney's office is investigating a former commissioner's expense reports.
Counteroffers cast in Sugar Hill renaming proposal
Counteroffer comes for Sugar Hill in naming marketing scheme.
Fill dirt issues causes demo costs to escalate
Contract to demolish defunct water and sewer facilities increases by half-a-million dollars to $1.2 million.
State House approves bill lowering BUI limit
Georgia House passes bill to decrease the level of boating under the influence and increase boater education, after the death of local boys on Lake Lanier last year.
Teens recommend stiffer punishments to halt teen driving deaths
Policy proposals introduced by teen members of Georgia Governor's Commission on Teen Driving during a presentation in Buford Monday.
Dating site offers Sugar Hill $3.75M to change name
Promoters of Sugardaddie.com try to convince Sugar Hill officials to change the city's name as a promotional tool.
National Angel Quilt to be on display
The National Angel Quilt dedicated to children who have died from pediatric cancer will be on display at the Mall of Georgia March 28-30.
Community works together on restoring fish habitat during dam rehab project
Restoration work on Berkeley Lake dam delayed by rainy weather.
Public input coming Thursday on toll extension
Public hearing on toll lane extension proposal scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in Duluth.
Kaufman leaving GGC to head Chamber
Georgia Gwinnett College’s charter president will leave the Lawrenceville campus to lead the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Sheldon authors health care bills
Sheldon shepherds bill through the House on Crossover Day; Chambliss joins Instagram.
Mayor objects to councilman's leave of absence
Lilburn Councilman Tom Wight plans to begin a six-month hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in April.
Wounded veteran, family settling into donated home in Dacula
Bank of America and the Military Warriors Support Foundation hand over the keys Tuesday to a Dacula home, given mortgage-free to a wounded veteran and his family.
