Congressional Insight Online Brings Elections into FocusThe U.S. Congressional District Geo-demographic and Voter Data Mapping reveal the American political landscape...
Aug 28, 2008
Governor Perdue Releases Reorganization Plan for DHR“Since DHR’s creation 35 years ago under Governor Jimmy Carter, our state’s growth and healthcare needs have changed dramatically,” Governor Perdue said...
Aug 27, 2008
John McCain 2008 Launches New TV ad: "Debra"The ad features Debra Bartoshevich, a lifelong Democrat and former Clinton delegate, explaining why she supports John McCain...
Aug 25, 2008
Georgians Asked to Contribute to State Transportation Strategy Via IT3 WebsiteDesigned to help shape Georgia's transportation strategy, the website will provide regular updates of the GDOT's work, as well as the opportunity for members of the public to share information...
Aug 22, 2008
Emergency Facilities Construction ApprovedGwinnett commissioners on Tuesday approved contracts for building a state-of-the-art E-911 communications center, emergency operations center and backup data center adjoining Gwinnett Police headquarters on Hi-Hope Road in Lawrenceville...
Aug 21, 2008
Governor Perdue Urges Georgia Residents to Act Now to Prepare for Digital TV TransitionToday Governor Sonny Perdue and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez urged consumers to prepare for the upcoming digital television transition by applying for coupons to be used toward the purchase of two digital-to-analog converter boxes... Aug 20, 2008
Gwinett Property Records Have New HomeA cooperative project between the Board of Commissioners and the Superior Court Clerk for Gwinnett County has concluded in a new home for Gwinnett citizens’ real and personal property records...
Aug 19, 2008
John Oxendine Commends John Linder on Fair Tax Stance"I understand how difficult the struggle has been to make the Fair Tax a reality. We have both Republicans and Democrats sitting on the fence waiting for someone else to make the first move"...
Aug 19, 2008
SPLOST: County to Call Referendum, Cities Sign AgreementThe Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is expected this coming Tuesday to call for a referendum to be placed on the Nov. 4, 2008, ballot for voters to choose whether to reimpose the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)...
Aug 18, 2008
Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia CardGovernor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 15, 2008
Gwinnett County Announces Hiring FreezeThe hiring freeze, that would save about $4.5 million over 12 months, will last until further notice with continuous reviews of its impact...
Aug 14, 2008
ACT scores on rise as Georgia leaps three spots in national rankingsGeorgia's composite ACT score rose to 20.6 in 2008, up from 20.3 in 2007. The national average dropped to 21.1, down .1 from 2007. Georgia’s scores also increased in every subject area tested by the ACT – English, Reading, Mathematics and Science...
Aug 13, 2008
Gwinnett County, Partners Celebrate Dam SafetyGwinnett began a capital improvement program in 1999 to upgrade all 14 dams. Construction is finished at seven dams and upgrade designs are being completed for another three. Two already met the new criteria and the remaining two are considered low-hazard but will be upgraded due to potential future development nearby...
Aug 13, 2008
Group Claims Chambliss Takes Thousands from 'Big Oil' as Gas Prices SkyrocketThe Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee recently launched
www.BoughtByBigOil.com to expose Republican senators’ support for policies that the group claims leaves Americans paying at the pump while oil companies bring in record profits...
Aug 11, 2008
Gwinnett Correctional Officer Awarded Medal of ValorThe first Medal of Valor in the history of the Gwinnett County Department of Corrections was awarded to Senior Correctional Officer Amiziah Smith III recently for his life-saving actions following an automobile accident in February...
Aug 5, 2008