U.S. Representative John Linder (R) made a surprising announcement today stating that he will not seek re-election this November. Linder has represented the 7th congressional district which comprises much of Gwinnett County since 1992.
Possible candidates mentioned to replace Linder include State Senator Don Balfour, State Representative Clay Cox and former Braves pitcher John Smoltz.

• 02/23/2010 - Entering Auto - 1200 Block Pounds Road
Source: CrimeMapping.com

Representative Clay Cox
Georgia’s 102nd District (Lilburn, Snellville, Mountain Park, Norcross)
Dear Friends:
As you may have heard, the Georgia Legislature has taken a two week recess to allow various committees of the house and senate to work jointly on the budget. This unusual action was determined to be necessary, and I agree, by the Speaker and […]

• 02/17/2010 - Property Theft - 1500 Block Pounds Rd.
• 02/17/2010 - Auto Theft - 5300 Block Corinth Dr.
Source: CrimeMapping.com

The Atlanta Braves have finally achieved what Gwinnett County was unable to achieve, inking a contract for the naming rights to the Gwinnett Braves baseball park formally known as Gwinnett Stadium. Marietta based HVAC company Coolray Heating and Cooling agreed to a 16 year deal worth approximately 10 million dollars. The ballpark will hence be […]

(Press Release - Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 8, 2010) - The public is invited to attend any of four upcoming meetings to comment on the initial findings of the 42-member Engage Gwinnett citizens committee that, since last fall, has been studying county services and how to fund those services.
Each meeting will begin with an overview of […]

The Evermore CID was awarded a $40,000 grant by the Atlanta Regional Commission yesterday in order to study the viability of transforming the Olympic tennis venue into a multipurpose facility. The desire is for the facility to act as a catalyst for revitalization and economic growth for the Park Place area.
David Stedman, the Evermore Economic […]

During today’s State of the County address, commission chair Charles Bannister called for a one cent sales tax increase. Bannister stated that should voters approve the new penny tax, it would generate approximately 150 million dollars in new revenue with 35 percent coming from non-Gwinnett shoppers.
Bannister is looking to put the penny sales tax on […]

Gwinnett County commissioner Kevin Kenerly refused to testify before a grand jury, claiming the subpoena was “a fishing expedition.” The grand jury is investigating whether there’s anything shady about the millions of dollars paid to developers for future park land.

• http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/i-team%3A-gwinnett-land-deals-021010

The Big Apple Circus is coming to Stone Mountain Park February 12th, 2010 - February 28th, 2010. Ticket prices range from $15 - $42 each. Admission into the park is $10 (free with annual pass). Shows last approximately 2 hours.
For more:
• 888.451.3750
• Stone Mountain Park - http://www.stonemountainpark.com
• Big Apple Circus - http://www.bigapplecircus.org