Berkeley Lake road assessment complete
Berkeley Lake road assessment complete. BERKELEY LAKE -- According to Clay Reichert, an engineer with Clark Patterson Lee, a recently commissioned assessment of the roads in Berkeley Lake has been completed. Reichert reported his findings to mayor Lois Salter and city council members Thursday, concluding that, while there are several
Winder sets curfew for juveniles
WINDER -- In the interest of safety and order, Winder officials on Tuesday approved a Juvenile Curfew Ordinance that sets a curfew for those age 16 and younger.. The ordinance also specifies penalties ad enforcement procedures.. City Administrator Donald Toms presented a first draft of the ordinance to city leaders
Norcross bans smoking in city parks
NORCROSS -- By a vote of 3-1 on Monday, Norcross council members voted to ban the use of all tobacco products on city property, including city parks and park sidewalks.
Dacula city leaders name new park
DACULA -- The new downtown city park in Dacula will be named Olde Mill Park at Historic Downtown Dacula, after a unanimous vote by council members Monday.. The official dedication ceremony will be held after the city's Memorial Day parade about noon on May 28.. Other suggested names for the
Loganville to purchase 5 new police cars
The city of Loganville will purchase five new fully equipped police cars, thanks to a $165,000 check from Gwinnett as part of the Service Delivery Strategy settlement, and in part to confiscated resources from drug dealers
Sparks fly in Snellville; police chief now wears two hats
SNELLVILLE -- Police chief Roy Whitehead will serve as Snellville's interim city manager until a permanent replacement is found to replace Russell Treadway, who announced his resignation two months ago. Whitehead was nominated by Mayor Kelly Kautz and, after some heated discussion and a called executive session in the middle
Dacula City Park enhancements approved
DACULA -- The city's newest park, located at Second Avenue and Wilson Street in downtown Dacula, will include some additional cosmetic and practical improvements thanks to Thursday's City Council approval.. Mike Moon, the city's public works supervisor, has performed much of the work in the park himself, including building the
Traffic accidents in Winder cut in half
WINDER -- According to Winder police chief Dennis Dorsey, the number of traffic accidents in Winder has dropped from 826 in 2007 to 445 last year.
Norcross leaders say 'no' to Family Dollar on Beaver Ruin Road
With a unanimous 4-0 vote Monday night, Norcross city council members voted against rezoning the property located at 2570 Beaver Ruin Road from Office and Industrial use to Commercial use.
Snellville leaders considering Code Red emergency alert system
SNELLVILLE -- Council woman Diane Krause had a goal in mind when she campaigned for her council seat last fall. A former public safety professional, Krause is passionate about emergency notification for the Snellville community. After researching several types of systems, the Code Red emergency alert system got her attention
North Gwinnett Middle School principal has built career in Gwinnett
Wanda Law, who has built her teaching career in the county, is now leading North Gwinnett Middle School to high levels of achievement.
Roberts Elementary principal emphasizes college planning
Under Dion Jones' leadership, Roberts Elementary students are thinking about college on a daily basis. It's just one way the principal is putting his mark on the two-year-old school.
Farmer’s Market may be an accessory use at chapel
City leaders will decide next month whether to allow a farmer’s market at the Berkeley Lake Chapel (zoned R-100 with a special use for a religious institution), with the special use being considered an “accessory use.”
Snellville engages new city attorney
SNELLVILLE -- City council members voted unanimously Monday to engage the services of Cumming attorney Kevin Tallant to serve as the city's legal counsel. Tallant, founding partner of Miles, Patterson, Hansford and Tallant, was appointed by Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz following interim city attorney Stuart Oberman's recent resignation. The attorney
Level Creek principal carries on family tradition
Teaching runs in the family for Nancy Kiel, who is in her sixth year as principal of Level Creek Elementary.
Artful Living coming to Suwanee
A store that offers jewelry, gifts and home decor is set to open in Town Center.
Loganville church paves way to help homeless, hungry
LOGANVILLE -- On Thursday, First Baptist Church youth pastor Wayne Naugle was granted permission by city council members to make changes to his church's campus to accommodate the growing number of hungry and homeless families in the area. Naugle asked the city to grant a special-use permit that would
Winder to acquire new city building
WINDER -- City council members in Winder on Tuesday voted to ratify the acquisition of The Peoples Bank Operations Center, located at 25 East Midland Avenue. According to city administrator Donald Toms, the first floor of the building will house the city police department. Use for the second floor is
Norcross leaders approve emergency demolition
Staff Correspondent. NORCROSS -- City Council members voted Monday to approve issuance of a permit for demolition of the building at 87 So. Peachtree St. in downtown Norcross.. According to Community Development Director Chris McCrary,the building's wood structure is structurally unsafe, and the brick facade is cracking and sagging
Dacula changes mixed use zoning requirements
Staff Correspondent. DACULA -- City council members voted Thursday to approve several changes to the city's Planned Mixed Use Development ordinance, a move that, according to city planner Joey Murphy, adds flexibility to the regulations.. The decision came before Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks and council members last month but was tabled
Suwanee Elementary principal feels right at home
Though she's from New York, Dr. Kim Smith has found a home in the South as principal of Suwanee Elementary School. Smith has been at the school for five years.
Johnson delivers Norcross State of the City address
Johnson delivers Norcross State of the City address
Run The Reagan participant pens song to aid breast cancer research
SNELLVILLE -- Peter Mahncke is on the go, literally, all the time. A Snellville resident who moved to the United States from Hamburg, Germany in 1982 and to Snellville in 1986, he has a goal in mind. Well, actually, he has several, but goals seem to be his thing. His
Snellville city council imposes checks and balances
SNELLVILLE -- Four city council members voted to engage and retain the services of separate legal counsel Monday, citing their lack of confidence in interim city attorney Stuart Oberman's ability and experience. Mayor Kelly Kautz appointed Oberman to the position last November.. "(City) council feels that they
Winder refinances bonds, saves city over $1M
WINDER -- City Finance Director Leslie Henderson, in her monthly financial report to Mayor David Maynard and city council, reported Tuesday that the city's municipal bonds have been refinanced at a lower interest rate. The move will save Winder $1.24 million over the next 17 to 18 years.. Tom Owens
Norcross leaders postpone Family Dollar rezoning
NORCROSS -- Before a packed house Monday evening, Norcross City Council members voted to table the decision regarding a rezoning request for a Family Dollar store.
Two new Loganville councilmen, one re-elected, take oaths
LOGANVILLE -- Judge Brad Brownlow administered oaths of office Thursday to newly elected councilmen Skip Baliles and Mike Jones, as well as re-elected councilman Dan Curry.. Jones served on Loganville's city council about 10 years ago and returns to service following an extended illness and recovery.. Loganville, Walton firefighters
Winder's new administration takes reins
WINDER -- Winder's new mayor David Maynard and new councilmen Travis Singley and Larry Evans took their seats Tuesday evening during the first city council meeting since the November election and official swearings-in on Jan. 5.. During the meeting, Maynard announced that four official committees have been established, each
Snellville fireworks still exploding
SNELLVILLE -- The battle of wills between new Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz and some city council members continues, and Monday's city council meeting was no exception.. The much-discussed issue of Snellville Tourism and Trade appointments reared its head Monday, with Kautz saying that the bylaws of the organization state
Snellville city attorney to open investigation into Sabbagh's Marietta appearance
SNELLVILLE -- By a vote of 3-1 Monday (with one abstention and one recusal), Snellville council members voted to give the city attorney the go-ahead to open an investigation into the October appearance of City Councilman Mike Sabbagh at a Marietta council meeting.. Sabbagh attended the meeting and addressed
Dacula officials sworn into office
DACULA -- Re-elected councilwoman Sue Robinson and newly elected councilman Hubert Wells were sworn into office during Thursday's City Council meeting.
THE DISH: Imane Moroccan Restaurant
Imane Moroccan Restaurant offers traditional Moroccan food in Duluth.
Suwanee bids farewell to Williams, swears in Burnette as new mayor
Police Capt. Byers also honored by council.
Berkeley Lake dam funds waiting on Feds
BERKELEY LAKE -- City engineer Rich Edinger updated Mayor Lois Salter and city council members on Lake Berkeley dam improvements Thursday evening. According to Edinger, negotiations with the contractor and Gwinnett County will yield about $66,000 in savings to the city.. Salter added Thursday that, in any matter in which
Snellville approves purchase of mobile stage
SNELLVILLE -- By a vote of 4-2 Monday, Snellville council members voted to approve the purchase of a $103,263 mobile stage.
Winder residents speak out to save granite hotel
WINDER -- Helen Person, chairwoman of the Barrow Preservation Society Inc., addressed Winder Mayor Chip Thompson and City Council members Tuesday, asking that the city give more consideration to the upkeep and maintenance of city buildings.
Norcross adopts 2012 budget
NORCROSS -- City leaders Monday voted to adopt $24 million annual budget for 2012. According to City Manager Rudolph Smith, staff department heads worked diligently to reach a balanced budget with no employee cutbacks and no decreases in city services.. "I'd like to commend the staff. It's been tough, but
Suwanee DDA sells Pierce's Corner, announces plans for redevelopment
SUWANEE -- The historic Pierce's Corner building at 597 Main Street in Suwanee will soon begin to undergo a sweeping transformation, according to an announcement made at Thursday's Suwanee Business Alliance gathering. Deming LLC, the company who bought the old building, is well known regionally for construction, remodeling and retrofitting
Suwanee DDA sells Pierce's Corner, announces plans for redevelopment
SUWANEE -- The historic Pierce's Corner building at 597 Main Street in Suwanee will soon begin to undergo a sweeping transformation, according to an announcement made at Thursday's Suwanee Business Alliance gathering. Deming LLC, the company who bought the old building, is well known regionally for construction, remodeling and retrofitting buildings, all practices aimed at obtaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
THE DISH: Touch of Europe Polish Store and Deli
GDP takes a look at Suwanee's Touch of Europe Polish Store and Deli.
Suwanee approves police substation contractor
SUWANEE -- Norcross' Hogan Construction Group has been approved as the contractor for Suwanee's new 7,100 foot police substation and training facility at 2996 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road on the Suwanee Gateway area.. Work is expected to begin by the end of December or early January. Construction was approved at a
Berkeley Lake annexes commercial properties
BERKELEY LAKE -- City council members voted Thursday to annex 55 commercial properties into Berkeley Lake. The parcels are located along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, South Berkeley Lake Road, South Old Peachtree Road and Process Drive.. Fifteen properties in Habersham Subdivision and two along Bush Road in Gwinnett County will be
Snellville's new mayor, council members take oaths
SNELLVILLE -- Newly elected mayor Kelly Kautz and freshman council members Bobby Howard, Diane Krause and Dave Emanuel were sworn into their respective offices in Snellville government Monday evening before a packed house.
Snellville's new mayor, council members take oaths
Newly elected mayor Kelly Kautz and freshman council members Bobby Howard, Diane Krause and Dave Emanuel were sworn into their respective offices in Snellville government Monday evening before a packed house.
Norcross approves rezoning portion of Veridian office park
NORCROSS -- City leaders Monday approved the rezoning of a portion of Veridian office park at 6825 Jimmy Carter Blvd. The entire development is currently only 20 percent occupied. Built in 1975, the park is architecturally dated. On the 10+ acres involved, the applicant plans to build a fitness center
Barrow County, Winder set for elections
The Tuesday elections will settle two issues in Barrow County, and in Winder a newly-elected (or re-elected) mayor and three council members will be chosen.. In the county election, voters will decide whether to begin using a city manager form of government as well as a part-time
Veteran GMC-Duluth volunteer puts hospital in Christmas spirit
DULUTH 'Tis the season already? At Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth it is, thanks to Dorothy Rainey.. The tiny, energetic lady has volunteered at the Duluth facility, and Joan Glancy hospital before it, for 27 years. If it's really true that a smile and a kind word have healing
Veteran GMC-Duluth volunteer puts hospital in Christmas spirit
DULUTH 'Tis the season already? At Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth it is, thanks to Dorothy Rainey.
Operation G.I. Jane brings hope to single-mom soldiers
Operation GI Jane founders Mike Wunder, from left, Donna Combs, Julia Jane and Keith Coggins stand by a blackhawk helicopter at the Clay National Guard Center at Dobbins Air Force Base Tuesday in Marietta. Operation GI Jane is a non-profit geared toward assisting single US military moms and their
Suwanee volunteers, star employee honored at council meeting
Suwanee Day volunteers recognized for their work.
