Gwinnett traffic accidents plunge
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS Gwinnett police say there has been a marked decrease in traffic collisions since its Highway Interdiction Team began patroling the ...
Gwinnett, Hall among leaders in state in # of Hispanics registered ...
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
Gwinnett and Hall counties are among the leaders in the state in the percentage increased in registered Latinos over the past five years. ...
Nov. 4 riot preparations not necessary in Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
I e-mailed Gwinnett County Police Chief Charlie Walters to see if similar preparations were taking shape here. His reply: “We have no indication of those ...
Determined voters stand outdoors in the chill
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The sisters joined the advance voting line before 6 am Thursday at the Centerville Community Center in Gwinnett County, three hours before the polls even ...
Bond deal enables Beltline purchase
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
About two-thirds of that bond money, $45 million, will go to the family of Gwinnett County real estate investor Wayne Mason to buy 4 1/2 miles of land along ...
Gwinnett Gab
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County Public Library will host the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, ...
Police Search for Gwinnett Co. Home Invasion Suspect
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX ATLANTA) – A family in Gwinnett County was recovering Wednesday after a terrifying home invasion. Police said two of the gunmen ...
Gwinnett Teen Threatens To Kill Over Cheating Girlfriend
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- A Gwinnett County student is learning a hard lesson after authorities said he threatened to kill another student over a girl. ...
Friday, October 31, 2008
News from Around Gwinnett
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Trunk or Treat Event
What is Trunk or Treat? It's like trick or treating, except instead of going from house to house, you go from car trunk to trunk in a parking lot (usually at a church). We tried for the first time last year. Now I think I prefer it.
It's a lot of fun for everyone involved, because the people who give out the candy actually WANT to have trick or treaters come to their car. People decorate their cars, and it's really festive.
Cannon United Methodist Church will have a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. This allows the event to finish up in plenty of time so you can still do the traditional door-to-door trick or treating if you want to do that.
Cannon UMC will also have a pizza dinner served from 5:30 pm until 6:15 pm for $2 per person.
There will be a Veggie Tales movie playing for the kids to enjoy while they eat.
Cannon Church is located at 2424 Webb Gin House Rd, Snellville GA 30078 (convenient to Ronald Reagan Parkway).
For more information, please see Cannon United Methodist Church's website.
Mothers of Preschoolers Group
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers (Women's Ministry)
Meets: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: First Baptist Snellville
MOPS-Mothers Of Preschoolers meets at First Baptist Snellville the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from September through May. Meetings are from 9:30AM until 12:00PM with childcare starting at 9:15.
MOPS is a support group for all mothers of preschoolers(from pregnancy through kindergarten). Join other moms who are going through the joys and trials of parenting preschoolers. First Baptist Snellville is located at 2400 Main Street East in Snellville.
For more information please contact Snellmops[AT]yahoo.com
Missing Dog: Bassett Hound - Snellville
Bassett Hound
Male
Red & White
Last seen in the Snellville/Briscoe Park area.
Reward offered.
770-845-5522
Addictions Help at Snellville United Methodist Church
- Are you worried about a family member or friend who has, or may have, an addiction?
- Do you wish you could safely and confidentially talk about your own addiction without being judged?
- Are you wondering how or when to talk to your child about drugs and alcohol?
The Faith Partners team ministry concept was developed over many years by the Johnson Institute in Texas. The Institute determined that churches were the ideal places for faith and science to come together to treat the epidemic of addiction disease. Faith Partners ministries now operate in churches in many states.
At Snellville United Methodist Church, Faith Partners has four goals:
- To create a healing environment where addictions can be discussed openly, without judgment.
- To provide sound educational materials and events
- To offer specific support, assistance and referral resources to individuals and families
- To recognize and honor successful recovery.
Find out more information on the Faith Partners Team of Snellville United Methodist Church at www.SnellvilleUMC.org/faithpartners or call Ella Collier at 770-972-9360.
2 Medical Buildings Sell for 40 Million in Snellville
Well, here's one real estate sale in Snellville!
Looks like the Eastside Physician Center buildings.
Only 40 Mil....maybe I should have saved up for them!
Ventas Healthcare Buys 2 Snellville Bldgs. for $40M
CoStar Group - Bethesda,MD,USA
Ventas Healthcare Properties Inc. purchased two buildings in Snellville, GA. from Meadows & Ohly LLC for $40 million, or approximately $268 per square foot. ...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Gwinnett Headlines
Gwinnett Family Tied Up During Home Invasion
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police spent the early morning hours of Wednesday morning trying to track down a robber from an overnight home ...
Sheriff Conway Endorses Winegarden in Superior Court Race
Gwinnett Gazette - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
(Gwinnett Co.) – Today, Gwinnett County Sheriff, Butch Conway announced his strong support for the re-election of Judge Richard Winegarden. ...
Voters back in line; voting days won’t be extended
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett County elections officials added equipment and staff to polling places, and lines were running about two or three hours. ...
Cheetah Girls help girls ‘to believe in themselves’
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The Cheetah Girls perform Thursday at Gwinnett Arena. It marks their third concert at the Arena. “It’s always a treat and very loud,” says Julia Karrenbauer ...
Gladiators Fall to Checkers in SO, 4-3
OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA
Pat Bateman tallied his first goal with Gwinnett, taking a pass from Jordan Fox on the left boards and putting it past Checkers goalie Maxime Daigneault. ...
PAB Bankshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial ...
GlobeNewsWire (press release) - Los Angeles,CA,USA
As part of the plan, the Company will close its offices in Jacksonville, Florida and Gwinnett County, Georgia, eliminate the employee positions in those ...
Snellville Drunk Driving Incidents
"SNELLVILLE - A Snellville police officer was released from the hospital Tuesday after a drunken driver T-boned his cruiser last weekend, officials said.
Officer Brian Rankin, 23, underwent surgery for a broken hip sustained when Antonio Todd Gore, 45, of Loganville ran a red light and plowed his Lincoln Navigator in the officer's driver's side door, police said.
The incident occurred about 1 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Skyland Drive and U.S. Highway 78 in Snellville."
Police: Drunk driver sends officer to hospital
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
There was a second person driving drunk who slammed into a parked police car at this scene. If you want to drink, then go for it if you want to damage your liver, it's your body and it's up to you. But just stay home -- don't get out and drive!
I know I am emotional about this, because about 6 years ago, I was driving a little Honda Civic hatchback on Halloween night and was almost T-boned by someone running the light at the same intersection -- Skyland Drive and Hwy 78.
I remember the event clearly, because my twin daughters were about 8 years old at the time. I did fine during the incident...I was actually proud of my offensive driving skills, but I had to pull over into a parking lot to stop shaking after I thought about what could have happened.
Well, enough about me. I hope Officer Rankin will heal well and be back on his feet soon!
Gwinnett Police Officer Worthy of Award
"Officer James Huth was stationed outside a house in Sugar Hill on Jan. 3 when he heard gunshots. Police were there to arrest William Caram, 37, for allegedly fleeing from a sobriety checkpoint in Suwanee. However, Caram opened fire on two officers with a high-powered rifle in an upstairs hallway.
Cpl. William M. Hoch was shot in the leg and Sgt. Michael P. McKeithan was shot in the abdomen and wrist.
Huth ran inside, darted up the stairs and exchanged gunfire with Caram.
Police said Caram retreated into his bedroom nursing a gunshot wound to his arm. Huth seized the opportunity to carry McKeithan out of the house.
He then provided cover while the wounded officers were moved to a safer position."
Read the rest: Gwinnett cop wins award for rescuing wounded officers
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Golf Tournament to Support Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op
Golf Tournament to raise money for the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op (food bank)
First Annual Southeast Golf Tournament
November 24, 2008
12:00 PM
Summit Chase Country Club
click here for a pdf document with more information and registration forms.
Snellville employees may need to pay some of insurance
This is something we are all probably going to hear about more and more. Many companies are thinking about having employees take a larger chunk of the health insurance burden.
Snellville employees might have to pay part of health insurance
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT Snellville will face an almost six-figure deficit if it continues to foot the entire bill for its employees’ health care benefits, ...
Cyndee Bonacci named Distinguished Professional of the Year
This is a Press Release:
SNELLVILLE, GA – On Wednesday, October 22, Cyndee Bonacci, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Snellville, was named the 2008 Distinguished Professional of the Year for the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s 7th District. The 7th District includes agencies from Atlanta throughout northeast Georgia. The annual awards banquet was hosted by Gwinnett County at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford.
Mrs. Bonacci has been employed as Snellville’s director since July 2003. During her tenure, the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department has been honored twice as GRPA Agency of the Year and 7th District Agency of the Year in both 2004 and 2007.
“The City of Snellville is extremely proud of Cyndee for winning this prestigious award,” said Snellville City Manager Russell Treadway. “She exemplifies the professionalism and dedication we look for in of all our employees. Snellville is fortunate to have leaders like Cyndee.”
Kathi Clotfelter, Program Supervisor and Event Coordinator with Snellville Parks and Recreation Department said, “Cyndee is truly committed to providing exceptional service and programs for our community. We are all so proud of her for receiving such an honor.”
If you would like information about the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.snellville.org or contact the T.W. Briscoe Park office at 770-985-3535.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Native American Event - CANCELED
NOTE: This has been canceled. Big thank you to Tod Warner for letting me know!Wednesday October 29 and Thursday, October 30th, an educational event will be taking place at Briscoe Park.
Touch the Earth with Native People
Time: 9:30 am until 2 pm
Cost: $8 admission (plus extra funds for "Trading Post" items)
Visit the website NativePeople.org for more information.
I especially like it that they list prices for the souvenir items on their website.
I'm considering checking my Kindergarten-aged son out of school early to go to this. Taking him to this event before taking him to school isn't an option. I'm sure he would chatter up a storm all the rest of the day if I took him to this first!
Crematory Vote Delayed
Snellville defers action on crematory issues
Vote on crematory delayed
Inez C. Ford, 82
Inez C. Ford, 82, hospital worker, baseball mom
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Inez Cates Ford, 82, of Snellville died Saturday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at Ashton Hall in Lawrenceville. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Snellville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Deepest condolences to the family of Inez Ford.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Margaret Kathleen Wilson Estep
Margaret Kathleen Wilson Estep
Snellville, GA February 20, 1932 October 15, 2008 Margaret Kathleen Wilson Estep, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in Snellville, GA. A memorial service was held on Thursday, October 16, at Anchor Baptist Church with ...
Our sincere condolences to the family.
New Principal of South Gwinnett High School
South Gwinnett High School has a new principal, Clay Hunter. The following was written by Mr. Hunter and comes from The Comet Courier, the South Gwinnett High School Newsletter.
"I am a graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Georgia. I have a passion for social studies and taught a myriad of courses at Milton High School in Alpharetta. I also taught social studies at Norcross High School. I have served as an assistant principal at Meadowcreek High School and McConnell Middle School. Just recently, I served as principal of Susan Stripling Elementary School in Norcross.
In total, this is my thirteenth year in education. When I am not working, I enjoy spending
time with my wife and three children ages 12, 8, and 3. I know South Gwinnett High School to be a great institution of learning. It has a long tradition of producing leaders in the region and the state. Love for this school runs deep. Having had a chance to talk with a number of leaders in the community, I can sense the pride that is associated with being a South Gwinnett Comet.
Over this past weekend, I had the opportunity to interact with a number of students. I have talked with our peer leaders, senior leadership cabinet, band members, football team, and theatre guild. Without a doubt our students are outstanding!
Having had a chance to talk to a number of students, parents, and community members, I have learned more about some of the expectations these stakeholders have for our school. First and foremost, we all want South Gwinnett High School to be a safe, orderly environment in which to learn and work. I am committed to working with students, teachers, and parents to help our students make the right choices in terms of behavior.
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ student management policies and procedures will be adhered to at South Gwinnett High School. It is also a community expectation that all of our students will graduate from high school in four years. We all know how challenging our world is in terms of jobs and the economy. Our students must have a diploma if they are to create and live the American Dream. In addition to a diploma, our students must be prepared to enter and be successful in college and the workforce. Whatever path they choose, they must have the academic knowledge and skills in order to be successful. The wonderful educators at South Gwinnett High School work day in and day out to make that happen. I look forward to working with and supporting them as we implement new and innovative techniques to help all students maximize their potential.
Finally, our community wants to know about the great things that are going on at South Gwinnett. To this end, we will expand our efforts to tell our story… making sure more know about the wonderful achievements of our students and staff. I know that perception can sometimes morph itself into reality.
We need to set the story straight when it comes to the “reality” at South Gwinnett High. The truth is that the majority of our students make the right choices every day, academically and behaviorally. As we move forward, we need to work together and talk about ways for us to help all students make the right choices. In the coming weeks, we will be organizing a meeting so that you can meet me formally. We must begin discussing how to build upon the great things already taking place at South Gwinnett. The challenge of making sure that our students are successful is one that we must all share. I look forward to talking with you in the coming months. Together we can find solutions that will help our students maximize their full potential."
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Helping Our Neighbors
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know we are in some rough times, but today I checked for some of the keywords and phrases that people used when they found this website. I use this data so I can add things to the blog that readers really want.
Just 6 months ago, I would see entries like "dentist snellville ga" or "dog adoption gwinnett."
But lately, the search queries have been things like (and these are real by the way): "where to sell my blood for money gwinnett ga;" and "what day are gwinnett evictions done." There are also a lot of searches for local food banks.
The two queries about selling blood and when to expect the eviction were just TODAY.
I stopped looking after I saw those two. Who needs to see more? People are hurting. What can we do to help? I know I need to really work to make this blog more of a useful resource for people.
Now, we can get all depressed, whine and place blame on politicians, or we can take action. A simple thing to do is just start donating food to a food bank, if you don't already do so. It doesn't have to be a financial stress on you. For example, when you shop at a store that offers buy one get one free deals (like Publix), you could donate the free item.
We can also think about what talents we have that we can share to help someone. I know money is tight for our family too, but we just need to buckle down and think of a way. I will be thinking of resources that would be useful for someone in a money crunch, and how to find help...hopefully really useful information that I can add to this blog or SnellvilleBlog.Blogspot.com.
If you have any ideas, I would love to hear from you.
Snellville United Methodist Church Harvest Festival
Snellville United Methodist Church will have their 62nd Annual Harvest Festival on November 22 from 5:00 pm until 8:30 pm. in Celebration Hall (the tall building that has the gymnasium in it).
Dinner will be catered by Cindy Glover and Nancy Tate. The cost is $7 per person. Childcare provided: birth through 4th grade = $5 per child (childcare family maximum $15). Proceeds from this years' festival will be used to retire the debt of the church. For more information, contact Lisa Gilbreath at 678-430-6015 or lgilbreath[AT]snellvilleumc.org
On a side note: Grayson United Methodist Church will have a Fall Festival on November 1, 2008.
Gwinnett Headlines
North Gwinnett DB earns first major-college offer
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Kurt Aschermann Jr. | Sunday, October 26, 2008, 07:02 AM North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire thinks there will be more offers in the future for the 5-10, ...
Gwinnett Gladiators Release Forwards Ben Geelan and Marty Mjelleli
MLN - The Raw Feed - Boca Raton,FL,USA
MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com - GWINNETT - The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have released forwards Ben Geelan and Marty ...
Norcross Teen Missing
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
Anyone with information is ask to call the Gwinnett County police. Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Norcross Teen Missing. ...
GWINNETT COUNTY: Workers to copy flawed ballots
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Patrick Fox, Mary Lou Pickel Several hundred elections workers in Gwinnett will be sequestered in a warehouse on Election Day to transfer votes from ...
North Gwinnett 41, North Forsyth 20
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Josh Puckett SUWANEE - North Gwinnett turned what looked like an early shootout into a rout with a 41-20 win over North Forsyth Friday night. ...
Gwinnett Grads: Milestone in sight
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Will Hammock Alex Haney began play in Athens on Friday in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association South Regional, returning to her home state with a ...
GWINNETT COUNTY: Depression days brought to mind
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
We met years ago at the Gwinnett County Veterans War Museum, where his military career is on display. He served with the Canadian Army in Normandy during ...
PREP FOOTBALL
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
Berkmar 0 at Central Gwinnett 37 FINAL .. | .. Blessed Trinity 10 at Buford 14 FINAL .. | .. Brookwood 9 at Dacula 6 FINAL OT .. | . ...
Snellville Deaths
Death Notices
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
HERBERT JOSEPH, 73, of Snellville died Friday. Arrangements will be announced; Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home.
PATRICIA MAY, 54, of Snellville died Tuesday. Arrangements will be announced; Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home.
Our condolences to the families of Ms. Patricia May and Mr. Herbert Joseph.
South Gwinnett Beats Shiloh
South Gwinnett 42, Shiloh 7
Gwinnett Detectives Working to Crack a Cold Case File in SC
Gwinnett police take cold case investigation to South Carolina
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS Gwinnett police detectives traveled to South Carolina this week in hopes of cracking a decades-old case involving a missing Lilburn woman....
Gwinnett police spokeswoman Cpl. Illana Spellman said Friday that detectives are investigating the case of Lisa Geise, a 26-year-old computer programmer who disappeared Feb. 26, 1989. Spellman would not provide specifics about what investigators were doing or what led them there.
Gwinnett in the News
North Gwinnett to build 'green' library
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week to kick off construction of the Hamilton Mill branch of ...
Machine can’t read Gwinnett ballots
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Mary Lou Pickel, Marcus K. Garner Gwinnett County elections officials will have to hand-copy votes from at least 10000 absentee ballots onto new ballots ...
GWINNETT: Mill Creek has last chance to beat a region contender
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The Hawks were leading, or in position to go ahead, in the second halves of games against region leaders North Gwinnett, Norcross and Peachtree Ridge but ...
Absentee Ballots Flawed in Gwinnett County
WABE - Atlanta,GA,USA
When Gwinnett County designed its absentee ballot, someone made the oval voters 'fill in' to make their choices too thick. To the naked eye, the oval looked ...
Big turnout expected for Election Day in Gwinnett
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
by Tana Suggs GWINNETT – Many voters in Gwinnett County aren't waiting until Election Day to cast their ballot. Lynn Ledford, voter registration and ...
Early voting glitches in 2 counties in Ga., Tenn.
The Associated Press
In Georgia, Gwinnett County Elections Superintendent Lynn Ledford told the Gwinnett Daily Post that ovals where voters mark their choices are too thick for ...
Kaleniecki Acquired in Trade with Las Vegas
OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA
The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have acquired left wing Brandon Kaleniecki in a trade with the Las Vegas Wranglers for financial ...
Gwinnett officials reprint 19000 ballots
WTVM - Columbus,GA,USA
(AP) - Gwinnett County officials have reprinted 19000 absentee ballots after officials found a problem with the forms. They will also have to hand-copy ...
Flawed Ballots
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
Ledford says the goal in Gwinnett County is for every vote to be counted. As of the close of business on Thursday, the Gwinnett elections office had mailed ...
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Domestic violence to be prayer focus
Snellville United Methodist Church has a weekly prayer service on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 6:55 pm in the church sanctuary. It's a time of devotion, prayer concerns, quiet time, and personal prayer time. On October 22, the Weekly Prayer Service will focus on those who are victims of domestic violence.
Harmit Bedi is new Snellville City Planner
"The city named Harmit Bedi as director of the Department of Planning and Development, City Manager Russell Treadway said Wednesday."
Snellville city planner to inherit zoning issues
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT After a three-month search, Snellville has hired a new city planner, hoping the new leader will guide it through some troubling zoning issues ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
A story in Friday’s Metro section about a hiring decision by the city of Snellville listed an incorrect title for Jason Thompson. He was acting director of ...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Snellville Fall Carnival
The Snellville Parks and Recreation Department will host the City’s annual Fall Carnival sponsored by Emory Eastside Medical Center on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00 pm—9:00 pm at T.W. Briscoe Park. Enjoy a hayride with a storyteller, carnival games, pony rides, moonwalks, music and costume contests for all ages. Game tickets are 25 cents each.
The Snellville Lions Club will be on hand selling tasty hamburgers, hot dogs and other treats. They
will also be celebrating “Sight Night” at the park. Please bring your old eyeglasses and donate them for those in need.
Come join the City of Snellville for an evening of community fellowship and family fun!
For more information, please contact the T.W. Briscoe Park Office at (770) 985-3535.
Adult Basketball Registration
Each team will play an 8 game schedule. A single elimination tournament will follow the regular season.
The team winning the tournament will represent the City of Snellville in the GRPA District 7 Tournament.
Registration runs from September 15—October 27.
Play begins November 9. League fees are $430, or $400 if more than 51% of the team is comprised of Snellville city residents.
For more information, please contact the Briscoe Park Office at (770) 985-3535.
Registration for Spring Youth Soccer at Briscoe
Registration for spring youth soccer will begin for returning fall players ONLY on October 20 and continue through December 5.
A special Saturday registration will be held for returning fall players on October 25 from 9 am to Noon at the Briscoe Park Office.
For registering early, you will receive a $5 discount per registration and a free Snellville Soccer car magnet.
Open registration begins on December 5. For more information, please contact Robert Smith at 770-985-3535 or rsmith[AT]snellville.org.
Required by Snellville: Alarm System Registration
At the October 14, 2008, Mayor and Council Meeting, the false alarm ordinance was amended.
All property owners and business owners with alarm systems must register their alarms and renew the information each year. There is no fee for the registration.
You can complete and submit the registration form online at www.snellvillepd.com (click the “Alarm Registration” button).
If you have any questions, please contact Chief Whitehead by emailing him at rwhitehead[AT]snellville.org.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Power Outage in Snellville & People Driving Into Ditches
Snellville Police, Fire/EMS, and emergency dispatchers certainly had their hands full this morning.
I was at Snellville United Methodist Church when the power went out, and by the time I was out of the building, I saw several EMS and Fire vehicles, so I knew something was going on. By the time I got home, a helicopter was hovering around, so that got me curious enough to listen to the scanner feed of the Snellville Police that's available on ScanGwinnett.com
If you listen to the communication feeds and make some notes like I did, you will see what a great job all our emergency personnel do in Snellville! They can deal with anything from the mundane to the insane in minutes. It's amazing to me how calm they can remain.
So here's what I found out from the Police Scanner feed, along with some of my personal comments.
A little after 10:30 am, a power grid went down, causing most of the center of Snellville to lose power. Power failure of the traffic signals was a huge problem. Power was out from Henry Clower Blvd, areas all around Scenic Hwy/124 in Snellville up to Dogwood Road. Police were kept busy dealing with accidents and directing traffic.
The intersection of Hwy 78 and Hwy 124 is difficult even when everything's working well, but with the lights out, it was mass confusion because drivers fail to recognize that intersection as a 4-way stop if the lights are non-functional. If you read this blog regularly, you'll know that one of my pet peeves is that people don't know what to do at a 4-way stop...and those are the non-electric 4 way stops! If you take a 4-way stop that usually has traffic signals, and it doesn't have the signals due to power outtage, watch out, something BAD is going to happen! There was an accident between a moving van and a minivan at 78 and Hwy 124.
Power was restored by 11:30 am, but signals at Hwy 124 and the Snellville Pavilion shopping center needed a key to reset the light, which was flashing yellow. The light wanted to be ornery, and it wouldn't reset, so they had to call out Snellville Traffic Engineers to fix it.
All this is going on, a black Chevy Suburban was stolen, or it was broken into, in front of the Old Navy store on Hwy 124. I'm not sure which it was, I could only hear that it was "theft."
But that was not enough. A 2000 Silver Mercury vehicle was partially in a ditch on Skyland Drive near Street DeVille. The car was registered to someone with a Loganville/Grayson address. Can you believe that people make a special trip into Snellville just to drive into our ditches?!? Do they not have ditches in Loganville or Grayson? They really should get their own ditches. It's just really rude to come here and use our ditches. That's all I'm going to say about that. ;-)
So have a better day than the Snellville Police had! I still don't know why the power grid failed.
Gwinnett County News Briefs
Gwinnett almost finished with comprehensive plan
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Gwinnett County’s new comprehensive plan is nearly done, and, for the first time ever, the plan truly is comprehensive. ...
Gwinnett Braves Team Up With Adreka Advertising
SYS-CON Media - Montvale,NJ,USA
ATLANTA , Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gwinnett Braves today announced the team's partnership with Adreka Advertising Agency for its inaugural season. ...
Vision owner faces lawsuit
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Even after D-League president Daniel Reed urged Townsend to abandon what he called the “NBDL Gwinnett Campaign,” the suit alleges Townsend continued to ...
Gwinnett to decide special sales tax
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Patrick Fox Gwinnett County voters will be asked Nov. 4 to reinstitute a special purpose local option sales tax expected to generate $850 million over ...
Gwinnett sending four to Columbus
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By David Friedlander Gwinnett's contingent heading to Columbus for the state softball tournament this week is somewhat smaller than usual, ...
Gladiators have advantage on paper
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Christine Troyke DULUTH - The Gwinnett Gladiators beat Augusta in their lone exhibition game, relying heavily on a highly productive power play. ...
Sports Briefs
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
Peachtree Ridge teammates Niall Longobardi and Heather Morris were selected as runners of the week by the Gwinnett County cross country coaches on Monday. ...
Gwinnett voters to decide special sales tax
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By PATRICK FOX Gwinnett County voters will be asked Nov. 4 to reinstitute a special purpose local option sales tax expected to generate $850 million over ...
Appeals candidates spar in debate
Daily Report - Atlanta,GA,USA
Tamela L. Adkins, a Gwinnett County family law practitioner whose 396 “not qualified” votes in the bar poll were second to McGuire, was pressed on her lack ...
Terror On Southern Hills - October 31, 2008 Only
If you have been looking for a haunted house to visit in the Snellville area, then you may be interested in Terror On Southern Hills - a haunted house located in Monroe near Loganville, GA.
Admission is free, but please note, it is a walk-through type of Halloween display, and it is only on October 31st. RSVP on the website so they can be prepared for your visit. It is run by the same family that owns Elegant Image Website Design.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Gwinnett in the News
Gwinnett to use grant to target illegal immigration
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff "I am proud that Gwinnett County government is leading the state in looking for ways to mitigate the effects that illegal immigration has on our ...
Lawsuit filed over Gwinnett basketball team
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Even after NBA Development League President Daniel Reed urged Townsend to abandon what he called the “NBDL Gwinnett Campaign,” the suit alleges Townsend ...
Gwinnett to use grant to target illegal immigration
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County is in line for a federal grant to help it combat illegal immigration. Most of the $152000 would be used by the ...
IRS Employment - Seasonal & Temporary
The I.R.S. has seasonal and temporary jobs available. They are hiring Clerks, Data Transcribers, and Tax Examiners. For more information, please see www.jobs.irs.gov/Atlanta.html
You can also call the Atlanta IRS JobLine at 770-455-2455. The work location would be 4800 Buford Hwy, Chamblee GA 30341. You can apply online at www.usajobs.gov
Borders Offers Halloween Spooktacular Event
Snellville Borders Books & Music store will have a kid's event on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 2 pm until 4 pm. You can dress up the family in Halloween costumes and enter the costume contest. They'll also have story time, games, activities and more.
Several Medals Stolen from Snellville Veteran
Criminals don't care that you are off helping others. The criminals want your stuff so they can hock it. I can only hope that an employee at a pawn shop sees this, recognizes the medals from the slideshow photos at the link, and calls the police.
Medals Stolen From Georgia Veteran As He Helped Hurricane Victims
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- A decorated war veteran from Snellville is making a personal plea to the burglar who broke into his home and stole several medals he earned while serving in Vietnam...
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Blood Oaks Haunted House in Snellville
No doubt about it, for a lot of people in Snellville, the Blood Oaks Haunted House is a tradition.
A lot of people are looking for information about the haunted house, and I just wanted you to know, I am working to get the details for you.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
More News from Around Gwinnett
New Poll Ranks Judicial Candidates
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
... the Atlanta Bar Association rated all of the candidates running for judicial positions in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Gwinnett and Fulton counties. ...
GWINNETT COUNTY: Residents offer aid to shoeshine man
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Rick Badie updates his Gwinnett blog Monday through Friday. His column appears on Saturdays in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Readers may post comments ...
Community News
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Mario Silverio, was one of a nine-man crew that subjected victims to “a night of terror in their own home,” a Gwinnett County prosecutor said during the ...
PACs snub school leaders
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. Aileen Dodd In the contests for the Gwinnett County Board of Education, fresh outlook trumps experience in the eyes the Gwinnett County Association of
Gwinnett Sports Updates
Don't hate me if your team didn't win. I just post 'em as I gets 'em! I can give you plenty of other reasons to hate me :)
PARKVIEW 34, SOUTH GWINNETT 31 (3 OT): Jacobs’ 3rd TD gives ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Glennis Curry Parkview needed four South Gwinnett turnovers and three overtime periods to hold off the Comets 34-31 Friday in front of a damp crowd at
North Gwinnett rolls over Northview, 45-0
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Morgan Lee Administrator North Gwinnett running back Tyler Jarry carries the ball during the Bulldogs' win over Northview on Friday. ...
North Gwinnett 45, Northview 0
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Scott Smith DULUTH - North Gwinnett's Tyler Jarry gained just four yards rushing on six carries against Northview on Friday night. ...
Brookwood 27, Central Gwinnett 14
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By David Friedlander SNELLVILLE - Both Brookwood and Central Gwinnett learned something about themselves in their Region 8-AAAAA football game Friday night.
Gwinnett Grads: Ivy Backer
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Will Hammock Piling up enough tackles to be Greater Atlanta Christian's season and career leader didn't help. Eye-popping strength and speed testing ...
Metro Atlanta scores: Grayson vs. Berkmar
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
North Gwinnett 45, Northview 0: Mike Tamburo completed 15 of 19 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns and added a 55-yard TD run and 86 total rushing ...
National Suit Drive at Men's Wearhouse
Men's Wearhouse is having their first annual National Suit Drive. Men's Wearhouse locations will accept donations of used suits through October 31st. The donations are distributed by local nonprofit organizations, and benefit at-risk men who are transitioning into the workforce. Men's Wearhouse is even donating a new dress shirt to go with every suit that is received.
"How It Works:
Simply visit your nearest Men's Wearhouse store during the months of September and October and donate professional clothing, such as suits, sport coats, slacks, ties, and belts. All donations are tax deductible, and participants will receive a coupon for 10% off* their next Men's Wearhouse purchase as a special thank you. Plus, we'll contribute a new dress shirt for every suit we receive. "
I think this is just great. I was recently in our Snellville location of Men's Wearhouse, and I have to tell you that the guys who work there are just wonderful, down-to-earth people. If you have a suit to donate, or have been needing to buy a suit, you should definitely go over there and let them help you look your best.
In Snellville, Men's Wearhouse is located in the small strip center in front of Old Navy and Belk, etc. The address is 2055 Scenic Hwy N # 1, Snellville, GA 30078. The store phone number is 770-972-2667.
If you want to let out of the area friends know about the National Suit Drive, they can find out where to donate by visiting nationalsuitdrive.com
New Businesses in Snellville September 2008
Here is the list of businesses that applied for and received licenses from the City of Snellville in September, 2008. Please welcome them! If you own or work for one of these businesses, please post a comment and tell us more about your business!
DAYSPA NAIL & TAN
D.B.S. TRANSPORTATION
MORTGAGE OPTIMIZED FINANCIAL SERVICES
SOVEREIGN PERSONAL SERVICES
HARRIS CUSTOM HOMES
WELLNESS CARE CHIROPRACTIC
SUMMIT CROSSING AT REDAN LLC
BURTON STREET
JOYCE'S CONSULTING SERVICES
ARMY NAVY OUTFITTER
AUTOSMITH OF GEORGIA, INC.
JA AUTO SALES INC
LAPAL SHIPPING & COURIER LLC
LOGIC TRENDS CONSULTING, INC
TOP QUALITY CLEANING SERVICES
NCF MANAGEMENT CORP
COX EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
THE NELSON SIGN GROUP INC
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO #3005 1905 SCENIC HWY
CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LL 404-660-7676 1919 SCENIC HWY
VERETIAN NAILS 2189 SCENIC HWY
RON'S CARPET CLEANING SERVICE
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CONSULTANTS
NICKS EUROPEAN STUCCO
NICKS JANITORIAL SERVICES INC
Gwinnett Police Invest in New Computer System
Gwinnett police get new computer system
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Camie Young Officials agreed earlier this month to put up $20,599 for a new system to collect, analyze and disseminate information on criminals....
For more crime/law enforcement information, please see the crime blog at http://snellvilleconfidential.blogspot.com
Yard Sale Snellville
SNELLVILLE — 30078
SNELLVILLE Moving- Oct 17-18 9am-4pm. Furniture, tools, books, clothes, household items, garden tractor, lawn mower, & much more for sale 1398 Branchwood Dr. Snellville 30078.
THIS SALE HAS ENDED, but for more local yard and garage sales, please see
this site.
Former Scout Leader Indicted on Charges of Child Molestation
Former Gwinnett Scout Leader Indicted On Child Molestation Charges
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- A former Cub Scout leader accused of molesting children is in jail without bond. A grand jury indicted Harry Brett Taylor, 44,...
Gwinnett Headlines Roundup
Gwinnett hospital takes a swing at ‘Wii-hab’
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MICHAEL PEARSON Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville has jumped aboard a growing national trend in using the Nintendo Wii videogame console in
Gwinnett Election Nominee, Judge Richard Winegarden, Received Key ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Gwinnett Election Nominee, Judge Richard Winegarden, received a key endorsement today from Gwinnett County District Attorney, Danny Porter in Winegarden's ...
Gwinnett Parks & Recreation named #1 in the country
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation has been named the number one park agency in the country. The agency has received the Grand ...
Long-time voters also being checked by Georgia
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett counties have stopped sending out the letters and all say they are awaiting guidance from the state. Simms said DeKalb has not ...
Our view: Be proud of Gwinnett's great parks
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
In Gwinnett County, you don't have to settle for a walk in just one park. And you don't have to settle for just walking. There are 39 parks in our county, ...
Gladiators get tough
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Christine Troyke DULUTH - The Gwinnett Gladiators have established a reputation for fast, flashy play over their five seasons in the ECHL. ...
Major pitch to lure soccer
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
In addition to selecting a site —- Gwinnett County and other metro counties could also be in play —- raising the estimated $80 million needed to build a ...
October 21 - Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce/Gwinnett Technology Council
TechLINKS (press release) - Atlanta,GA,USA
Online networking interface meets traditional business development goals at the October 21st Gwinnett Technology Forum. Once considered a fad for high ...
GWINNETT COUNTY: College mascot’s unveiling set for rib fest
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Gayle White Georgia Gwinnett College President Daniel J. Kaufman makes jokes about his institution’s claim to be “the campus of tomorrow. ...
VOLLEYBALL POWER RATINGS
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Norcross: The Blue Devils are the only team in Gwinnett that comes close to Wesleyan, pushing the Wolves to the brink (26-24, 25-23) in the Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County parks win national gold medal
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Camie Young LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett's 39 parks are the best in the nation, the National Recreation and Park Association said Wednesday, awarding the ...
Gwinnett Gab
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
DULUTH - A free concert tonight at Dave & Buster's near the Gwinnett Place Mall will bring attention to the musical needs of children with disabilities at ...
KSU eager to get pro soccer team
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
“Gwinnett has already got the Gwinnett Center and the complex for AAA baseball. It would be great if we could get this in Cobb County,” said Steve Butler, ...
Gwinnett Election Candidate, Winegarden, drew Huge Support this ...
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
To help inform the Gwinnett voters, especially since early voting has already begun, the Ebony Society is hosting a political debate of Gwinnett County ...
New faces get endorsements for Gwinnett school board
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD In the contests for the Gwinnett County Board of Education, fresh outlooks trumps experience in the eyes the Gwinnett County Association ...
Foreclosure notices in Gwinnett up 13% from 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By PATRICK FOX Foreclosure notices in Gwinnett County continue to outpace the rate from last year, according to figures released by Equity Depot/Notivus, ...
Olens talks metro vs. state, transportation
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
The elephant in the room at Wednesday’s Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce luncheon was the next gubernatorial election. Sam Olens, chairman of the Cobb County ...
Parkview Wins Over South Gwinnett
Parkview outlasts South Gwinnett in triple-overtime
Crematory Threatens Lawsuit Against Snellville
Snellville crematory threatens to sue city
Friday, October 17, 2008
Alpaca Farm in Snellville
This falls under "Did you ever have any idea??"
There is an Alpaca farm in Snellville at 2742 Centerville Rosebud Road.
Alpaca business booming in Snellville
Autumn on the Green - Free Jazz Concert
A concert by the Georgia State Quintet will be held on the Snellville City Center Lawn on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Click here to view flyer.
New London Theatre Presents: Ten Little Indians
"We want to invite you to attend our new show, an Agatha Christie murder mystery, "Ten Little Indians". It is the original whodunit full of suspense that keeps you guessing who the murderer is until the very end. We are offering a youth cast and an adult cast with this show. You can find the
dates and times [on website]. We hope you will join us for a fun evening and may even consider this a great Halloween alternative as we will have a performance that night. Please tell your friends and neighbors about us and help us fill the seats!
Also, note that we have auditions coming up for "A Christmas Carol". You can find the information for this on our website. We would like to suggest you consider theatre tickets for gifts for friends and family and we can provide you with a gift certificate for your gift giving. Email Sharyn Berg at Newlondontheatretickets[AT]yahoo.
come by the theatre to pay and pick them up.
Thanks for supporting New London Theatre and we know you will enjoy the show!"
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Crematorium Must Cease Business by 5 pm Today
Snellville to crematory: Shut down now
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT The city of Snellville is ordering a controversial crematory to cease operation by 5 pm today. City Manager Russell Treadway said police ...
More on the Appeals Board Decision on Crematory
Setback for Snellville Crematory
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
(AP) Snellville's city attorney is expected to weigh in Thursday whether to close a newly opened crematory pending a City Council vote on whether to allow ...
Appeals board votes to nix crematory
Live 5 News - Charleston,SC,USA
AP - October 16, 2008 4:04 AM ET SNELLVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Snellville's city attorney is expected to weigh in Thursday whether to close a newly opened ...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Man Who Faked Snellville Robbery Apologetic
Businessman Apologizes to Community He Scared
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- Desperate times call for desperate measures. But that doesn't mean you can break the law at the expense of your family, ...
Obituary: Donald E. Bowman, age 75
Donald E. Bowman
Chillicothe Gazette - Chillicothe,OH,USA
Donald E. Bowman, age 75 of Snellville, GA passed away October 14, 2008, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral Mass will be celebrated ...
Appeals Board Has Ruled Against the Crematorium
Appeals board rules against crematory
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT The Snellville Board of Appeals voted to reverse the city’s decision to issue operating licenses to a controversial crematory. By a 3-2 vote, ...
Related Links:
More on Appeals Board Decision about Crematory
More on the Oak Road Robbery Fraud Case
Snellville Police: Robbery 'Victim' Stabbed Himself, Took Money
A beating and robbery that frightened a lot of people in Snellville turns out to be fiction. Police now say the "victim" stabbed himself before taking the $200000.
Police: Grayson man fakes robbery story, implicates innocent man
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS A Grayson businessman stole more than $200000 from a family member and then faked a robbery to cover it up, Snellville police said Tuesday ...
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Snellville Police: Man Stabbed & Robbed Himself
Remember the case of the stabbing and robbery on Oak Road in Snellville?
Here's the link to the old post about the case.
I hadn't heard any new info about it, so recently I even emailed the police department to ask if there were any new developments. I was told my email would be forwarded to Sgt. Gunter of Snellville Police, but I didn't hear anything back.
Well, there has been a development in this. Turns out the man who said he was stabbed by a black man, actually stabbed himself and blamed it on a mysterious black man. He needed the $200K to keep his business afloat.
Snellville Police: Robbery 'Victim' Stabbed Himself, Took Money
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- After a Gwinnett County man said he was beaten and robbed outside his business, Snellville police dedicated a lot of time and resources ...
Tuesday, Gwinnett County police said the man in the sketch does not exist and that Michael Kicklighter made the whole story up.
Related Links:
Updates on Faked Oak Road Robbery
Crematory Vote Postponed by Snellville City Council
Vote on Snellville crematory postponed
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT The Snellville City Council on Monday night postponed its vote on an air-quality control ordinance that would impose strict emission limits ...
Snellville Leaders Debate Crematory Emissions
ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) -- Monday, city leaders debated over a controversial crematory in Snellville. The debate was over emissions from the building and if they're dangerous to residents.
Monday, October 13, 2008
2008 2nd Annual Gwinnett Reading Festival
Second Annual Gwinnett Reading Festival
Sponsored by the Gwinnett County Public Library
Gwinnett County FairgroundsSaturday, October 18, 2008
10am-4pm (rain or shine)
www.gwinnettreadingfestival.org
Free event for the entire family!
Free book for every child and teen (while supplies last)
Educational, Arts and Literary Vendors
Discussion Groups
Author Workshops
Book Signings
Crafts
Wii Games
Face Painting
Artist Workshops
Sumo Suit Wrestling
Classic Mime Performance
Food- available for purchase
Special thank you to:
Accent Gwinnett
Georgia Humanities Council
Gwinnett Daily Post
Kids R Kids International
MarChasCo Productions
MundoHispanico
Olympus Media
Gwinnett Reading Festival Keynote Event - Featuring bestselling author Steve Martini
Friday, October 17(doors open at 7pm)
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on the Square
185 Crogan Street in Lawrenceville
Tickets: $10 includes coffee and dessert
Author discussion. Live music. Book signing.
For ticket information- call 770-978-5154 or visit your local branch
Tonight: Crematory Vote Expected
"The crematory debate in Snellville has snowballed into one of the most controversial issues in city history, rankling residents, dividing the city council and trying the patience of a business owner who believes his operation is being unfairly targeted. Here’s a nuts-and-bolts look at the issue in advance of Monday night’s likely vote on an air-quality control ordinance."
More from Shane Blatt, Atlanta Journal and Constitution writer
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Gwinnett Headlines
Competition seeks Gwinnett talent
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Deanna Allen Gwinnett's Most Talented is accepting 30 acts - acts can be individuals or groups of three - for its competition set for Oct. 21, ...
Total access
TMCnet - USA
(The Cullman Times (Cullman, AL) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 9--WEST POINT -- Brooke Kelley is taking a psychology class at West Point High School ...
25 Test Positive For TB At Gwinnett County School
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- The results are in from skin tests administered at a Gwinnett County school after an 11th-grade student came down with a suspected
Mexican drug cartels set up shop in Atlanta
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Authorities show off the 187 lbs of crystal methamphetamine and 41 kilos of cocaine (not in this picture) seized by DEA in Gwinnett County in 2006. ...
Police agencies target highways to stop drug smugglers
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Jefferson and Gwinnett County formed units earlier this year. In its first eight months of operation, the six-member Gwinnett Highway Interdiction Team ...
Gwinnett Police Sergeants Sue Over Pay
Coosa Valley News - USA
The International Brotherhood of Police, a local police union in Gwinnett, are suing the county over pay discrepancies that have some sergeants earning ...
North Gwinnett 28, Chattahoochee 13
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
... it sometimes wasn't easy to tell the winner from the loser in Friday night's Region 7-AAAAA game between North Gwinnett and Chattahoochee. ...
Metro Atlanta scores: North Gwinnett tops Chattahoochee
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
With North Gwinnett and Chattahoochee both averaging over 26 points per game, fans arrived at North Gwinnett’s Tom Robinson Memorial Stadium expecting ...
Gwinnett Grads: Locals keep careers going overseas
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Will Hammock Gwinnett-grown athletes have flourished with both major league baseball and NFL football teams in recent years, but the impact on the ...
Central Gwinnett 21, Shiloh 10
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE - After starting 0-5, Central Gwinnett turned to freshman quarterback Jordan Adams for a new beginning Friday night, and Adams delivered.
County election offices swamped as voters pour in
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By MARY LOU PICKEL The voter registration cards sit in bins and boxes in Gwinnett County’s election office. There are thousands of them. ...
A Look Into The International League
OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA
So, like all of us here with the G-Braves, you are excited about Triple-A baseball being part of the Gwinnett County-Metro Atlanta-North Georgia landscape. ...
Locked doors limit access to Gwinnett schools meetings
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Attending a Gwinnett County Board of Education workshop can be a challenge. While legal notices advertise the afternoon meetings as public ...
Missing Elderly Man Has Gwinnett Family Worried
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police are searching for an 81-year-old man who went missing from his home Friday morning. ...
Gwinnett testing its new fire engine
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By PATRICK FOX Well, first, if it’s one of 12 new KME model pumper engines delivered to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, you wear steel-toed ...
Friday, October 10, 2008
Experts Say Crematory Emissions Ordinance Targets Wrong Chemicals
Snellville’s clean-air rule said to target wrong chemicals
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
But did a Snellville city councilwoman target the right pollutants when she crafted an ordinance that would regulate the emissions of bio-waste incinerators ...
Gwinnett in the News
Foreclosed Homes Could Cause Higher Taxes for Homeowners
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
(MyFOX Atlanta) -- Two Gwinnett County teenagers will be back in court Friday for day two of their murder trial. 17-yea... Many pages in this Fox Television ...
University staffer loses lawsuit, must pay almost $1.3 million (w ...
Red and Black - Athens,GA,USA
Buckner filed the lawsuit in September 2006 after the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office dismissed charges against her in July 2005. ...
Gwinnett students in alternative schools thrive, study says
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD Gwinnett County students assigned to alternative programs as punishment for disciplinary incidents achieve higher grades and pass more ...
Atlanta's Boley says his focus on football
The Columbian - Vancouver,WA,USA
Boley's wife, Chantelle, called Gwinnett County police to their home in Dacula, approximately 25 miles southeast of the Falcons' headquarters, ...
Gwinnett preview: Brookwood at Grayson
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ROBERT HADDOCKS During its rise to prominence in Gwinnett County and the state, Grayson has defeated Norcross in the playoffs, pounded Parkview and ...
AJC Football Predictions: Harrison falls into a trap
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Now, I have had a Gwinnett lovefest with Grayson all season, but is there anyone out there that would put their life on the line saying that Brookwood can’t ...
SPLOST pays the way for roads, streets and bridges
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By Rick Badie | Thursday, October 9, 2008, 12:55 PM Gwinnett voters will do more than elect a new president come Nov. 4. On election day, voters will be ...
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Gwinnett Headlines
Gwinnett redevelopment districts seek tax funding
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Two other Gwinnett CIDs, one centered on Gwinnett Place Mall near Duluth and another spanning US 78 between Stone Mountain and Snellville, are also expected
Gwinnett police sergeants sue over pay discrepancies
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS A group of Gwinnett police sergeants are suing the county over pay discrepancies that have some sergeants earning $5000 less a year than
Gwinnett Gab
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE - As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Georgia Gwinnett College will host a children's story hour from 2 to 3:30 pm Sunday in the college's ...
Some ballot initiatives deserve a YES vote
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett voters have a history of saying YES to special sales tax levies that pay for the county’s demand for new roads and other capital improvements. ...
Gwinnett spends $2 million on safety equipment
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By PATRICK FOX Four more new fire trucks will soon join the dozen the county has bought over the past two years. Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $1.7 ...
Atlanta area gets about an inch of rain
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By STACY SHELTON Rain has been so rare in these parts, it was greeted like snow by the Gwinnett County Extension Service office on Wednesday. ...
Credit crisis hits Beltline funding
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
But a deadline is looming — the Beltline must pay $45 million by Oct. 31 to Gwinnett investors Wayne and Keith Mason in order to complete the sale of a key ...
Wet weather doesn’t slow early voting
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
... to death that people are coming out and doing all this voting,” said Lynn Ledford, voter registration and elections director for Gwinnett County. ...
Court Plays More Brian Nichols Taped Confession
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
After the shooting, Nichols was arrested the next day in Gwinnett County at the apartment of Ashley Smith. Authorities credit Smith with persuading Nichols ...
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Part Time Position Open for Physical Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is looking for:
Physical Therapist -Sports Medicine Part-time, Snellville
Oct 7, 2008 ... Physical Therapist -Sports Medicine Part-time, Snellville. A Physical Therapist 2 provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for ...
Gwinnett County News Briefs
Teenage Girls on Trial for Adoptive Mother's Death
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX Atlanta) -- Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of two teenage girls charged with killing their adoptive mother. ...
Creating Budgeting In The DA's Office
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- In the tough economic times, people all over Georgia are coming up with creative ways to survive financially. In Gwinnett County ...
Beyers challenging Winegarden for judgeship
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS A Superior Court judge with more than 25 years on the bench is the only judge in Gwinnett facing opposition for re-election this year. ...
Gladiators Alter Training Camp Roster
OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA
The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have added three players to their training camp roster and have released four players from training camp. ...
Attorney argues marijuana law is unconstitutional
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
For this reason, the law should be declared unconstitutional, argued Christopher McClurg, who represents a Gwinnett County juvenile. ...
Lightning Strike Frightening for Oak Road Residents
"Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services reported car crashes, downed wires and two lightning strikes.
Firefighters responded at 5:14 p.m. to a lightning strike reported at a house in the 3300 block of Oak Drive in Snellville. It turned out to be a strike on a tree close to the dwelling, officials said."
Heavy rain clearing out of metro Atlanta
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Firefighters responded at 5:14 pm to a lightning strike reported at a house in the 3300 block of Oak Drive in Snellville. It turned out to be a strike on a ...
Air Quality Ordinance Targets Snellville Crematorium
Air quality ordinance targets crematory
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By SHANE BLATT A controversial crematory in Snellville might have to shell out more than $250,000 for an air-pollution monitoring system if a city ...
Gwinnett Motorcyclists Killed in Separate Accidents
Gwinnett motorcyclists killed in separate wrecks
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Mercer, 30, of Duluth, was uninjured. Gwinnett police said while it appears Ash was at fault, an investigation was continuing.
Copper Thieves Strike Again
Copper Thieves Hit Gwinnett Fields
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
By Jon Lewis @ October 7, 2008 5:25 AM Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) (WSB Radio) Gwinnett County police are investigating another round of ...
Gwinnett News Roundup
Sports briefs
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
North Gwinnett's Nicole Dimercurio and Parkview's Brian Detweiler were named runners of the week by the Gwinnett County cross country coaches. ...
Voter registration ends with a rush
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
In Gwinnett County 4000 people passed through the county’s elections office in Lawrenceville on Monday, about twice the normal load. ...
Lawyer: Criminal work makes him good fit for post
Daily Report - Atlanta,GA,USA
He built networks in bar and community organizations, though, serving as president of the DeKalb Bar Association, Gwinnett Bar Association and Decatur Lions ...
Re:Judge Winegarden needs to GO
Gwinnett Gazette - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
As a native Gwinnett resident, a husband, and a father of two boys, I am particularly pleased with the fact that Judge Winegarden has a reputation of being...
Gwinnett County Will Expand Transit
County to expand transit capacity
Gwinnett Business Journal - Lawrenceville,GA,USA
Recent spikes in gas prices have led to a significant increase in demand for public transit in Gwinnett. In response, the county leaders approved a plan in ..
Smith Takes Stand in Nichols Murder Trial
Ashley Smith Takes Stand In Nichols Murder Trial
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Nichols took Smith hostage at her Gwinnett County apartment before he was taken into custody. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if he is convicted ...
FBI agent says Nichols blamed ex-girlfriend
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Fonseca and his partner took Nichols into federal custody from Gwinnett County Police on March 12, 2005. The capture followed a 26-hour manhunt after what ...
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Snellville Recycling Center Awarded 1st Place in Waste Reduction
The Snellville Recycling Center has been awarded First Place for the 2008 Keep Georgia Beautiful Program in the Waste Reduction category. This annual award program is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Ms. Gaye Johnson commended Recycling Center Supervisor Greg Rucker for his excellent work on our application. She also gives credit to staff members Larry Hammock, Stephen Moore and Jim Soper for all of their efforts to make our community recycling center a state of the art project that is recognized across Georgia. Snellville will be honored at the Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon at the Fox Theatre on October 23rd.
For more information, please contact the Snellville Public Works Department at (770) 985-3527.
Touch the Earth with Native People
This event takes place on Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30, from 9:30 am—2:00 pm at T.W. Briscoe Park. Come enjoy the animals, education and souvenirs.
Please call 1-800-353-7243 for group reservations. Individual tickets may be purchased at the gate. www.nativepeople.org
Snellville Fall Carnival
The Snellville Parks and Recreation Department will host the City’s annual Fall Carnival sponsored by Emory Eastside Medical Center on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00 pm—9:00 pm at T.W. Briscoe Park.
Enjoy a hayride with a storyteller, carnival games, pony rides, moonwalks and costume contests for all ages. Game tickets are 25 cents each. The Snellville Lions Club will be on hand selling tasty
hamburgers, hot dogs and other treats. They will also be celebrating “Sight Night” at the park. Please bring your old eyeglasses and donate them for those in need.
Come join the City of Snellville for an evening of community fellowship and family fun! Volunteers are still needed for this event. For more information, please contact the Park Office at 770-985-3535.
Snellville Days Committee
Would you like to be a part of the 36th Annual Snellville Days Festival? The Snellville Parks and Recreation Department would love to have input from Snellville citizens and businesses regarding the annual festival scheduled for May 2-3, 2009. The Snellville Days Committee meets on the
first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Briscoe Park Office. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Deborah Puette at 770-985-3535.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Gwinnett Student Diagnosed with Tuberculosis
Meadowcreek High School in Norcross GA
Gwinnett Student Diagnosed With TB
CBS 46 - Atlanta,GA,USA
Friday, the school sent parents letters, which said it is working with the Gwinnett County Health Department to determine which students and faculty may ...
Gwinnett Student Has Suspected Case Of TB; Classmates To Get Tested
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Students at a metro-Atlanta high school will take a different type of test Wednesday. Health officials will visit Meadowcreek High ...
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Monroe Officer Dragged by Suspect's Car
Monroe Officer Dragged by Suspect's Car After Traffic Stop
MyFox Atlanta - Atlanta,GA,USA
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. (MyFOX ATLANTA) – A manhunt was underway in Walton County Friday. Authorities were searching for two men they said dragged a Monroe ...
Saturday, October 04, 2008
News from Around Gwinnett
Dacula OKs another year with Partnership Gwinnett
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Carole Townsend DACULA - City Council members voted Thursday to include $4500 in next year's budget for participation in PartnershipGwinnett, ...
Gwinnett Grads: Going back to Chapple
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Will Hammock Lee Chapple factored heavily into Georgia Southern's quarterback plans heading into the football season, but his role didn't look too...
Rant & Rave for Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Valdosta Daily Times - Valdosta,GA,USA
With our state in a budget crisis, and the Governor mandating budget cuts, why is he taking trips to Spain? His office states that he is going to Spain to...
4 North Gwinnett Students Charged with Arson
4 North Gwinnett High School students charged with arson
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Josh Green SUWANEE - Gwinnett police arrested four North Gwinnett High School students on charges of first-degree arson Thursday morning. ...
Closing Arguments in Home Invasion Trial
Members of home invasion crew say Silverio was integral
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By ANDRIA SIMMONS There was no honor among thieves in the trial for Mario Silverio, Gwinnett County prosecutors said during closing arguments Friday. ...
Recycling Center to Reopen by End of Year
After fire, Gwinnett to get back to recycling
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Recycling Center, destroyed by fire in June, is still on track to reopen by the end of the year, according to Connie...
Gwinnett Game Results
Metro Atlanta scores: Parkview pounds Central Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Parkview’s Brandon Jacobs and Central Gwinnett’s Diante Drake each rushed for more than 200 yards, but Jacobs made the most of his performance, ...
Dacula 20, South Gwinnett 16
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
The score gave Dacula a 20-16 win over South Gwinnett in a key Region 8-AAAAA matchup on Friday. It was Dacula's first win ever over South Gwinnett as the ...
Parkview 45, Central Gwinnett 13
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
... plays defense and the series after he started looking to score on offense, he found it on defense in the Panthers' 45-13 win over Central Gwinnett. ...
Dacula rallies to top South Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
On fourth-and-goal from the 6-yard-line, South Gwinnett was called for pass interference in the end zone. “You put a drive together like that and you ...
Friday, October 03, 2008
Operation Love from Home Needs Your Cards for Troops
The Reason: Being away from home and living in harsh conditions with combat & constant danger is difficult ~ our troops need to know we have not forgotten them!!! Mail from home helps to keep our troops' morale strong, making a very real difference in their lives. It keeps them motivated and focused when they know we care about them!
The Address: Send your signed, unsealed thank-you cards to the following address:
Mrs. Kathy Orr
OPERATION: LOVE FROM HOME
P.O. Box 1660
Loganville, Georgia, 30052
ALL CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008.
The Guidelines:
The cards can be handmade or store-bought. This is a great opportunity to get your Scout troop, school, church and other civic organizations involved in doing something to show support for our troops.
Please do not write the date on your cards
Please, no glitter on the cards. Because of the intended destinations of the cards, nothing "shiny" should be sent for safety & security reasons.
*IMPORTANT: This is not a "dating service." Please do not send suggestive or otherwise inappropriate cards or materials. Please also refrain from making political statements of any nature. We will be reading and screening every card received to ensure that the above guidelines are adhered to. Remember: This is strictly to let the troops know that we love them, we are proud of them and that we HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN them! If you have any questions, please contact us at Kat@OperationLoveFromHome.org or info@operationlovefromhome.org
Gwinnett News Briefs
Gwinnett Hosts Officials Training Camp
ECHL.com - Princeton,NJ,USA
Here's a scene that has played out many, many, times: Gwinnett Gladiators' head coach Jeff Pyle leaping furiously up off the bench to stand, ...
Gwinnett announces finalists for 2009 Teacher of the Year
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Heather Darenberg LAWRENCEVILLE - The list of 112 Gwinnett County Public Schools teachers in the running for the Teacher of the Year county title has ...
Central Gwinnett graduates invited to attend party in downtown ...
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
LAWRENCEVILLE - Graduates of Central Gwinnett High School are invited to attend the "Reuknight" party Saturday in downtown Lawrenceville. ...
Missing man
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Christine Troyke DULUTH - The Gwinnett Gladiators opened training camp today and did it without a number of players, most notably last year's captain and ...
Citizen panel to advise on county road projects
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
An eight-member citizens committee that will advise Gwinnett County on selected road projects was selected Tuesday evening. The members, representing six ...
Gwinnett preview: Dacula at South Gwinnett
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Two of them collide Friday when Dacula travels to South Gwinnett. The game will help determine “the pecking order” of the region, Dacula coach Kevin Maloof ...
Lilburn Gun Store Burglary
30 Guns, Owner's Identity Stolen From Gwinnett Gun Shop
WSBtv.com - Atlanta,GA,USA
LILBURN, Ga. -- A group of brazen thieves broke into a Lilburn gun store and got away with 30 weapons, said Lilburn Police Department Detective Matt Lake. ...
High School Bands to Compete at South Gwinnett
Top high school marching bands set to compete
Effingham Herald - Rincon,GA,USA
SNELLVILLE –– One of the region’s most highly anticipated band competitions is set for Oct. 4 at South Gwinnett High School in Snellville. ...
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Gwinnett in the News
Gwinnett Tech opens International Education Center at Gwinnett Place
Access North Georgia - Gainesville,GA,USA
By Staff LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett Technical College has opened the International Education Center at Gwinnett Place Mall, created to prepare residents and ...
Area motorists find gas or find their way without it
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Transit officials in Gwinnett County also did not have exact numbers but said they were aware of a similar spike in riders on three morning trips to ...
Ruminating on the season and Hoss’ future
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By David O'Brien | Sunday, September 28, 2008, 02:20 PM Houston — One more game. Let’s slap a bow on this season and tuck it away. ...
Handling of accused students draws fire
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By D. AILEEN DODD A parent is among the last to know when a child gets into trouble at Gwinnett County’s public schools. Misbehaving students are first ...
Wireless internet access available at Gwinnett Courthouse
Duluth Weekly - Duluth,GA,USA
30, 2008) – Gwinnett County has begun providing free, wireless Internet access at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. ...
Mass transit getting more crowded
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Gwinnett County Transit operates three morning express routes to downtown Atlanta Monday through Friday, with stops at West Peachtree Place, ...
GA Sales Tax Holiday on Energy & Water Saving Appliances
The Georgia Sales Tax Holiday on energy and water-saving appliances starts tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, 2008 and runs through Sunday, October 5th. This is the 4th Annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday. We will have no state sales tax charged for appliances priced $1,500 and less that are water and energy saving.
For more information and a list of the products that are included in this sales and local tax holiday, see the Georgia Department of Revenue's website.
"The sales tax holiday begins on Thursday, October 2, 2008 and runs through Sunday, October 5, 2008. During this time Georgians will not have to pay state or local sales taxes on the purchase of energy efficient or water efficient products that cost $1,500 or less per item. This is the first year the tax holiday has been expanded to include WaterSense labeled products. " - Link
