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Archive for March 2009

Gwinnett DOT Traffic Stats For Pounds Road

Mar 22nd, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Community, FYI, Gwinnett

POUNDS ROAD between BROWNLEE ROAD and ROCKBRIDGE ROAD
8/26/1998
Northbound/Eastbound Traffic Volume: 2,391
Southbound/Westbound Traffic Volume: 1,974
Peak Hour “Raw” Volume: 454
Total “Raw” Volume: 4,365
5/3/2000
Northbound/Eastbound Traffic Volume: 2,301
Southbound/Westbound Traffic Volume: 2,153
Peak Hour “Raw” Volume: 480
Total “Raw” Volume: 4,454
10/24/02 Thursday
Northbound/Eastbound Traffic Volume: 2,127
Southbound/Westbound Traffic Volume: 2,434
Peak Hour “Raw” Volume: 483
Total “Raw” Volume: 4,561
05/25/04 Tuesday
Northbound/Eastbound Traffic Volume: 2,621
Southbound/Westbound Traffic Volume: 2,404
Peak […]



Ethics Complaint Filed Over BoC Stadium Dealings

Mar 11th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Government Representation, Gwinnett

By Camie Young
Senior Writer
Gwinnett Daily Post
LAWRENCEVILLE - For months, Gwinnett residents have complained about commissioners’ decision to build a minor league baseball stadium without consulting with them.
On Tuesday, a Rome man sent an official complaint to the grand jury.
George Anderson of the Ethics and Government Group sent in a 17-page complaint with hundreds of documents […]



Gwinnett County 2009 Budget (Final)

Mar 11th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Government Representation, Gwinnett

Gwinnett County adopted its 2009 budget on March 3. This replaces an interim budget commissioners approved in January. At $951.2 million, the operating budget is 3.5 percent higher than Chairman Bannister’s original budget of $919.2 million. The interim budget, which the County has been operating under as the final budget was being developed, was $890.5 […]



Parkview’s Lady Panthers In State Final Four

Mar 10th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Community, FYI

The Parkview High School girl’s basketball team is in the Georgia state semifinals. The PHS Lady Panthers (30-1) will face DeKalb County’s undefeated Redan Raiders Thursday, March 12th at 4 PM at the Gwinnett Arena.
Click here to visit the Parkview Panther Basketball website…



Stone Mountain Park’s Auto Museum Closing

Mar 7th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, FYI, Stone Mountain

Mr. Protsman’s Antique Auto Museum at Stone Mountain Park will be closing soon. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) states that Mr. Protsman is “ready to move on to other ventures…”. An auction will be held March 22-23, 2009 to liquidate his remaining inventory. Some of the antiques cars and memorabilia have already been sold […]



Stone Mountain Tennis Center Improvements Cut

Mar 7th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Community, Stone Mountain

One of the casualties of Gwinnett’s 2009 budget cuts was the takeover and management of the Stone Mountain tennis center. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) who currently controls the venue had been negotiating with Gwinnett County for a $1 per year long-term lease. The 2009 Gwinnett budget had provisions for $300,000 in improvements for […]



Georgia Watering Restrictions Update

Mar 5th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Consumer Information, FYI

• Click here for updates as of June 10, 2009…
• Click here for May 2009 Gwinnett County outdoor watering schedule and restriction updates…
On Tuesday, March 3rd 2009 the Georgia Environmental Protection Division ordered a revision to current water restrictions. The new order allows for drip irrigation and soaker hoses for up to one hour - […]



2009 Property Tax & Water Rate Increases

Mar 4th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Consumer Information, Gwinnett

On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.7 billion dollar budget for fiscal year 2009.
The budget includes $62 million in additional revenue while including $33 million in budget cuts based on last year’s budget. While not finalized, Mike Comer, Deputy County Administrator estimates that property taxes could increase approximately […]



Shell Station Closes

Mar 4th, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Consumer Information, FYI

The Shell gasoline station located at the corner of Rockbridge Rd. and Five Forks Trickum Rd. has closed.
Click here to view a map and explore this location…



Gwinnett Garbage Recommendations

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Consumer Information, Gwinnett

Upon completion of a series of six public hearings held throughout the county, the citizens advisory committee that was commissioned to study the situation has made its recommendations. Mandatory garbage service for all residents and an increase in recycling options were among the recommendations.
The recommendations have been forwarded to the county commissioners to review as […]