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Gwinnett County Early Voting And Sample Ballots

Sep 20th, 2010 | By admin | Category: All Posts, FYI, Government Representation, Gwinnett

Friday, September 17th marked the beginning of early voting in Gwinnett County which will continue through Friday, October 29th. Voters may cast their ballots for the November 2nd general election.
Where and when:
The Gwinnett County Voter Registration and Elections Office
455 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
678.226.7210
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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November 2nd general […]



Evermore CID Infighting Continues

Sep 15th, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Community, FYI, Government Representation, Gwinnett, Lilburn, Snellville, Stone Mountain

Over the past week or two I’ve received several emails from local citizens concerned about the squabbling that seems to be ever-present within the ranks of the Evermore CID.
A little research yielded the following:
An open letter from the Evermore chairman, Dwight Harrison dated 08/30/10 states, “We are poised for more great accomplishments. Unfortunately, a currently […]



Gwinnett DA Won’t File Charges In Bannister Case

Aug 18th, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Government Representation, Gwinnett

Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter said he won’t pursue criminal charges against any of the deputies involved in the Charles Bannister DUI arrest because there is no reason to suspect that Bannister was the victim of entrapment. Porter said “the idea to consume alcohol and operate a vehicle did not come from a law […]



Gwinnett Repos Golf Course And $1.8M In Debt

Aug 17th, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Consumer Information, FYI, Government Representation, Gwinnett

Gwinnett County is repossessing Collins Hill Golf Course which is currently 1.8 million dollars in debt. Charles Bannister states that the $1.8 million will be paid from existing tax reserve funds.
The course was originally purchased by the county in 1988 for $3.4 million because local golfers whined that it was too inconvenient to drive elsewhere […]



Bannister Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

Jun 29th, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Government Representation, Gwinnett

Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister was arrested Monday night by a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy on the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He reportedly failed a field sobriety test administered by the deputy on scene.



New Garbage Plan Protest Planned

Jun 7th, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Community, Consumer Information, FYI, Government Representation, Gwinnett, Laws And Ordinances

When: Saturday, June 12, 2010 11:00AM
Where: Outside the old courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville - 185 East Crogan Street
Organizers: Four Corners Tea Party, Freedom Works, Gwinnett Citizens for Responsible Government
Organizers of this event intend to demand that commissioners reconsider the plan that will bill 185,000 households in unincorporated Gwinnett $321 each for 18 months of trash […]



Early Voting Underway In Gwinnett

May 31st, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, FYI, Government Representation, Gwinnett

Friday marked the beginning of early voting in Gwinnett County which will continue through Friday, July 16th. Voters may cast their ballots for the July 20th primary.
Where and when:
The Gwinnett County Voter Registration and Elections Office
455 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Monday through Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM
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Candidates and General Primary Election Ballots

May 31st, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, FYI, Government Representation

The following are links to Georgia elections information:
• Preliminary List of Qualified Candidates on the July 20, 2010 General Primary Election Ballot
Primary ballots specifically for the Corinth Hills area:
Precinct 049
LUCERNE BAPTIST CHURCH
4805 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY
LILBURN, GA 30047
• Republican Primary Ballot (PDF)
• Democrat Primary Ballot (PDF)
Others may retrieve their specific primary ballots by visiting the Georgia […]



Georgia Offices for Election in 2010

May 31st, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, FYI, Government Representation

Federal, state, county and judicial offices that will be elected in 2010, as they apply to Gwinnett County.

OFFICE

DISTRICT

CURRENTLY HELD BY

PARTY

TERM

FEDERAL OFFICES

U.S. Senate

At Large

Johnny Isakson

R

6 yrs

U.S. House

4
7

Hank Johnson
John Linder

D
R

2 yrs
 

STATE OFFICES

Governor

At Large

Sonny Perdue

R

4 yrs

Lt. Governor

At Large

Casey Cagle

R

4 yrs

Secretary of State

At Large

Brian Kemp

R

4 yrs

Attorney General

At Large

Thurbert Baker

D

4 yrs

Commissioner of Agriculture

At Large

Tommy Irvin

D

4 yrs

Commissioner of Insurance

At Large

John Oxendine

R

4 […]



Bannister Recall Application Submitted

Mar 27th, 2010 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, FYI, Government Representation

Dacula resident Randy DeVault filled his recall application last Friday, March 26th in an attempt to oust Gwinnett County Board of Commissioner chair Charles Bannister. His application had been signed by 153 residents surpassing the 100 required.
Now the application has to be verified by county election officials before this coming Friday. Bannister has until this […]