The City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County celebrated the recent renovations.
City and County officials were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Rhodes Jordan Park Tuesday. The park recently underwent renovations. Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson was there, along with her great nieces, Kathryn and Elizabeth Carter. The three year old twins are Rhodes Jordans' great-granddaughters. Lawrenceville Patch will have more on this story.
The Gwinnett Board of Education sees decision as a vote of confidence in their work.
At a quick Gwinnett County Board of Education meeting last night, a theme of thankfulness was present. While some mentioned the upcoming holiday, all gave thanks to Gwinnett County residents for passing the one-penny sales tax, or E-SPLOST, in the Nov. 8 election. “It’s very confirming, very heartening,” said District 2 Board Member Daniel D. Seckinger of the public’s confidence in the board to do right with their tax dollars and their support of education. District 3 Board Member Dr. Mary Kay Murphy also expressed gratitude. She pointed to the important roll the SPLOST funds have played in helping Gwinnett schools keep up with tremendous growth in the area in years past. “We hope this will help us get ahead of the growth,” she said. …
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The polls will be open from 7am until 7pm. Here's what you need to know about the ballot in Lawrenceville.
Today, voters in Lawrenceville will decide who will fill two City Council seats and if stores will be allowed to sell alcohol by the package. Bob Clark, Eric Reid and Brad Sullivan are vying for the Post 3 seat up for grabs after Katie Hart Smith announced she would not seek re-election. Renita Hamilton and Rex Millsaps are both hoping to take the Post 4 seat from incumbent Peter "P.K." Martin IV. Polls will be open at City Hall at 70 S. Clayton St. from 7am until 7pm. Gwinnett County will also be voting on an extension of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax or E-SPLOST. The current SPLOST for schools is set to expire June 2012. The vote is to decide if the one-cent tax should be extended for five more years. For more …
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The center underwent major renovations over the summer.
The Senior Recreation Center at Bethesda Park is set to reopen to the public today. The 20 year old center was the first of its kind in Gwinnett County. It is opening its doors again after undergoing major renovations this summer. Renovations to the Senior Center were funded by the 2005 Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The upgrades include the replacement of lighting and plumbing fixtures with more energy-efficient models, countertops, cabinets and reception desk, as well as new floor, ceiling and wall coverings. The center also received a new commercial-grade kitchen with money provided through the federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
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The Regional Roundtable stamped a list of projects that will be on the 2012 ballot for a one-penny sales tax.
A $6.1 billion list of transportation projects was adopted by the Regional Roundtable today, according to Jim Jaquish of the ARC. This completes the Roundtable’s work--and also determines what will be on the July 2012 ballot for a 10-year, one-penny sales tax that could mean a historic change in Atlanta area transportation. The final report was posted on the Roundtable's website early Thursday afternoon. The Roundtable, which was chaired by Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson, has deliberated, drafted and re-drafted since June, trying to settle on a group of projects that will entice the whole region. An I-85 North Transit Corridor is on the list, with a $95 million price tag. Gwinnett County bus service also made the project list, with a …
1:02 pm on Sunday, April 29, 2012
Carol. Marta is a mess as it is now, why would you want to throw good money after bad? Why is the GA Gov. in the busing and rail business? Do they own passenger Air Travel? Marta is a mismanaged mess. The revenue vs. expense does not justify digging this hole deeper. MARTA only benefits a small amount of residents on the backs of all of us. What about the eminent domain part of this? more ›
Session will be held Monday evening at GJAC.
Gwinnett residents who want to offer input on a draft list of projects to be funded by the Transportation SPLOST in 2012 will have a chance Monday. The Atlanta Regional Commission will host a transportation roundtable from 5-7 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. This forum is one of 12 being held around the region as the Roundtable solicits feedback from the public on the more than $6 billion in transportation investments, the ARC said in a news release. Attendees can view a presentation, speak with transportation experts and complete a survey. The presentation and survey also will be available online by visiting www.atlantaregionalroundtable.com and can be seen on TVGwinnett, the county's cable TV access channel. “…
Board of Commissioners approved the installation of more traffic cameras and other equipment, could be good news for commuters.
On Tuesday, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved of the installation of more traffic cameras and fiber-optic cables throughout the county. The added devices will monitor traffic flow and allow for real-time, remote-control adjustments from the Gwinnett Traffic Control Center. The new traffic-management equipment will be installed on a six-mile stretch of Pleasant Hill Road between Lawrenceville Highway/U.S. 29 and Buford Highway/U.S. 23. A nearly three-mile stretch of Buford Drive/State Route 20 between I-985 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard near the Mall of Georgia will also get the cameras and cables. Both contracts were awarded to the lowest bidder, R.J. Haynie, Inc. Both projects cost a combined total of $847,668. …
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Officials discuss progress of sales tax funded projects.
County and city officials met at Fire Station 18 in Hoschton to discuss how Gwinnett County special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) dollars are being spent. Rhonda Etheridge, deputy director of financial services for Gwinnett County, presented an overview of what SPLOST is meant to accomplish and what the county has done with the money. Etheridge noted part of the money has funded multiple Gwinnett County fire stations, including Station 18. SPLOST proceeds have also funded numerous projects at county recreational facilites. Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville is undergoing renovations, as is Ivy Creek Greenway in Buford. Etheridge said SPLOST funds were also used to alleviate congestion on Collins Hill Road that resulted from the …
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2:47 pm on Friday, April 29, 2011
Wow, the Gwinnett County officials didn't make quite as elegant a presentation as the Franklin County ones did, but as usual, the old We're saving lives trick was employed by the Gwinnett leaders to an unsuspecting audience, who no doubt, bought their lie, hook, line and sinker. The splos-tax is a unconstitutional tax that is imposed upon those who do not want such a tax, by a majority vote., … more ›
ED CARR
9:10 am on Saturday, November 19, 2011
SPLOST stinks for any project! Too much waste.......spending cuts are needed for things such as condoms for students. There are many more areas where spending can be cut. No more SPLOST! more ›