By PATRICK FOX
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friday, January 30, 2009
About 40 residents turned out Thursday evening for the second of five public hearings to discuss the future of Gwinnett County’s solid waste plan. The meeting, held at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville, was overseen by the special committee appointed to draft recommendations for a […]

By PATRICK FOX
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friday, January 30, 2009
Gwinnett dog owners will be required to keep a closer ear on their best friends if a draft resolution under consideration becomes law.
The county’s citizen Animal Advisory Council is considering changes to the animal control ordinance that sets more specific limits on how long and how loud a […]

A Note from Mike
Hello, Everyone:
It’s that time of year when many businesses start their annual review cycle, examining the performance of each employee, and setting out goals and objectives for the new year. I’ve done the same thing with my role as county commissioner, and wanted to share the results with you in this newsletter.
Beyond […]

A couple of neighbors contacted me regarding an incident involving a Tru Check meter reader crew and the Gwinnett County Police last Friday, January 23, 2009. I contacted Walton EMC regarding the incident and the following is their response:
Last Friday a customer saw two people going through his back yard and did not know who […]

At a special called meeting on January 15, the Gwinnett County Board of Education named the new principal for Parkview
High School, David Smith.
GCPS Employment:
2008-Present: Assistant Principal, Parkview High
1998-2008: Assistant Principal, Brookwood High
1994-1998: World History and Economics Teacher, Brookwood High
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Wake Forest University
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership – University […]