Ramp meters coming to I-285
Georgia DOT approves a $553,000 contract to install six ramp meters along entrances to I-285 in DeKalb and Fulton.
Group protests outside Gwinnett school
Georgia Fair Share organizes protest at Gwinnett school on furlough day, asking for a solution to sequester.
Man dies after Lawrenceville wreck
Sabrija Alic, 22, died after running off of a Lawrenceville Road Sunday.
Volunteers to be honored at Lilburn Arbor Day celebration
Lilburn will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony Saturday March 16 at City Park.
Guns on campus provision moves forward, cell towers proposal may be stopped
County officials applaud stop to cell tower, fee bills; college officials object to guns on campus.
Commission votes to settle lawsuits
Commissioners agree to settlement terms on a condemnation case and a billboard case.
Funding to increase for senior services
County approves expansion of senior services, including more meals, rides to medical appointments and a satellite center.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Little wins Gwinnett GOP chairmanship
Rachel Little excited to get to work as new GOP chair; Crist serves as House "Chaplain of the Day."
Local man nominated to head SRTA
Christopher Tomlinson nominated to become executive director of the State Road and Tollway Authority.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Woodall, Broun split vote on continuing resolution post-sequestration
U.S. Reps. Woodall, Broun explain votes on appropriations bill Wednesday, with sequestration cuts; GOP prepares for convention Saturday.
Authority: Bill would cost county stormwater funds
Gwinnett's stormwater authority opposes a House bill that would keep governments from assessing non-tax fees on property tax bills.
Senate votes to strengthen vehicular homicide penalties
Sen. Curt Thompson, D-Tucker, introduced legislation to strengthen vehicular homicide penalties after the death of an 18-month-old baby in a Gwinnett park.
GSP office opening in Gwinnett
County to pay rent for Georgia State Patrol office on Pleasant Hill Road.
County expects thousands to appeal value due to new car title tax
With new car title tax, county officials expect 3,500 to 5,000 car value appeals each year.
Shafer proposes 'fair tax' for state
Sen. David Shafer introduces two constitutional amendment proposals to shift the state toward a sales tax funding structure.
Support for veterans offered by church
PEACHTREE CORNERS -- A local church is offering help to veterans, hosting a special presentation to help those who served in the military to learn about benefits from the Veterans Administration.. The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, March 14 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, at 5575
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local congressmen unhappy about sequester
U.S. Reps. Johnson, Woodall and Broun all unhappy about the across-the-board spending cuts that became affective Friday.
Traffic shifts expected for diverging-diamond project
Lane closures to occur along I-85 and Pleasant Hill for diverging-diamond interchange project.
Senate vote honors Prince brothers, lowers BUI limit
The State Senate unanimously passed a bill Friday aimed at improving boater safety after tragic deaths at Lake Lanier last year.
Sequestering could lead to increase in crime, sheriff says
Sheriff Butch Conway says federal cut-backs on illegal immigration could lead to an increase in crime.
Developer steps in to solve Peachtree Corners land battle
City leaders may have found another solution for a proposed apartment development.
Bus system to receive state funds
State funding potential for bus system.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Cagle tops U.S. Senate poll
Early poll for U.S. Senate race reveals Lt. Gov. Cagle has statewide lead; potential candidates for Congressional race.
Norcross may sell water system to county
Norcross, Gwinnett governments come to an agreement on the purchase of the city water and sewer system, although the city will ask for public opinion before finalizing the deal.
Crime down over past five years in Gwinnett Place area
Crime statistics from the past five years show major improvement in the Gwinnett Place area, where a business group has invested in clean-ups and security patrols.
Traffic shift to make way for Ga. 20 bridge over 316
Lane shift expected this weekend for interchange project at Ga. Highways 316 and 20.
Commissioners seek technology fee on tickets
Commissioners officially requested legislators help to impose a $10 technology fee on traffic tickets.
Commissioners take cell tower plea to legislators
Commissioners and legislators meet Monday at the Capitol, discussing a controversial cell tower plan and other local issues.
Ethics reform bill passes House
The Georgia House of Representatives took a step Monday to "change the culture of state government," overwhelmingly approving a bill to ban lobbyist spending.
PROGRESS: New districts expected to cause an increase in taxes
When millage rates are set this summer, a new set of service districts is expected to mean an increase in overall taxes for most Gwinnettians.
PROGRESS: Sales tax proposal to highlight November election
A year after voters balked at a regional sales tax to fund transportation, voters are expected to consider an extension to the local county sales tax program.
PROGRESS: Diverging-diamond expected to make big impact on traffic, business
Diverging-diamond interchange under construction at Pleasant Hill Road and Interstate 85 expected to open this summer.
Local artist featured at City Hall show
SNELLVILLE — A Snellville resident is the featured artist in this month’s Art on the Wall at City Hall program.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Kingston close to decision on Senate race
Congressman Jack Kingston stopped by the Daily Post on Friday to talk about a possible run for the U.S. Senate in 2014.
Crews Middle speller advances to state competition
It’s no wonder Rohan Ramdeholl had a hard time spelling “tremulous.”
New car title tax begins March 1
Thanks to a new state law, tax officials expect to see a lot more credit cards at the tag office this year. And calculators. Maybe even tissues.
Local artist featured at City Hall show
A reception will be held Feb. 28 in honor of Snellville's artist of the month, Sally Arnold.
Airport tower on chopping block
Briscoe Field is on a list of airports whose air traffic control tower could close as a result of federal sequestration.
GGC funding issue goes to conference committee
House, Senate conference committee to decide if Georgia Gwinnett College funding remains in state budget.
City offering grants to encourage beautification
Lawrenceville officials are offering help and incentives to clean up communities during the Great American Clean-up Gwinnett Challenge.
Georgia Gwinnett College funding may be restored
Georgia State Senate expected to consider its version of the 2013 budget with funding restored for Georgia Gwinnett College.
With rainy weekend expected, flood watch issued for Gwinnett
The National Service has issued a flood watch for much of Georgia through Saturday.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Gun rally planned in Lawrenceville
MoveOn.org group plans gun protest in Lawrenceville; Harp seeking chairmanship of state GOP.
Advocates push for more options for people with intellectual disabilities
Disability advocacy group pushes for more post-secondary education options for people with intellectual disabilities.
Public input sought on toll lane extension
More toll lanes could be coming to Gwinnett, but this time a public comment period could actually change the discussion.
Broun stirs crowd in Dacula
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun hosts his first town hall meeting in Gwinnett since the boundary lines shifted on his district.
Peachtree Corners makes first land purchase
City slated to purchase its first bit of land in an effort to stop the development of apartments.
Gwinnett commissioners worried about cell tower legislation
Commissioners discuss proposed legislation that could effectively strip the county's power to deny the placement of a cell tower in a residential area.
