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Johnson will succeed Mr. Jim Walters, of Gainesville, who served as the 2007 Chairman of the Board...
Jackson EMC, An Electric Utility Cooperative, Helping the Community and the Environment
Servicing 200,000 members and growing, Jackson EMC gives back to the community and helps its members/customers save on their electricity costs while conserving energy…
Mar 28, 2008
Walton EMC Launches Green Conservation Program
Regional customer-owned electric power company gives users stake in company’s success and promotes clean power…
Feb 25, 2008
Termination of Three Solid Waste Haulers
Solid waste haulers have been notified by Gwinnett County they are no longer authorized to provide solid waste hauling services in unincorporated Gwinnett County...
Feb 11, 2008
Governor Perdue Announces Water Conservation Contest Winners
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the winners of the Governor’s Water Conservation Contest: Fayetteville Intermediate School in Fayetteville and River Eves Elementary School in Roswell...
Dec 14, 2007
Gwinnett Dams Get Spillway Upgrades
Gwinnett began a capital improvement program in 1999 to upgrade 14 dams in the county. Construction is finished at four dams and is underway at two more while upgrade designs are being completed for another four...
Nov 14, 2007
Tibs Encourages Employees to go 'Green'
Tibs, a division of M.C. Dean, Inc., is launching a Green Energy Employee Matching Program (GEEMP) designed to encourage Georgia-based employees to participate in Georgia Power’s Green Energy™ initiative...
Oct 23, 2007
Georgia Landscape Design Named Best of Gwinnett 2007
Gwinnett Magazine announced Georgian Landscape Design as best landscaping firm for Best of Gwinnett 2007...
Oct 17, 2007
Gwinnett's Crooked Creek to Get Cleaner
The Crooked Creek watershed in southwestern Gwinnett County is listed as one of the most in need of protection and cleanup...
Oct 2, 2007
Gwinnett Follows State Ban on Outdoor Water Use
Following the announcement by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division that no outdoor water use is allowed, Gwinnett County’s Water Resources Director Frank Stephens stated, “We fully support EPD’s decision to ban all outdoor watering, and we will follow suit”...
Oct 1, 2007
Governor Perdue Focuses on Water Planning in Environmental Address
At a luncheon today in Lawrenceville, the Governor designated WaterFirst® Communities and announced a pilot program called the waterSmart® Educational Program...
Sep 26, 2007
Gwinnett Acquires 16 Acres of Greenspace
The land acquisition provides for the preservation of greenspace and will protect the riparian corridor of the Yellow River...
Aug 22, 2007
New Amenities to Mountain Park in Gwinnett Open Today
Amenities new to the park include a skate complex, sand volleyball court, playground with climbing boulders, swings and several other additions...
Aug 17, 2007
Gwinnett Community Meeting Set for Combined Water, Reuse and Road Projects
Two County departments are teaming up on projects to help minimize the disruption and inconvenience for residents in the Lake Lanier area...
Aug 3, 2007
Mall of Georgia Plant Will Get Treated Water
Landscaping at the Mall of Georgia will be watered with “reuse water” from the nearby water treatment plant starting in 2008...
Jul 20, 2007
Gwinnett Receives Energy Gold for 'Green' Building
Highlights of the 'green' Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center include a 40,000-square-foot green roof – the largest sloped green roofing system in the United States. A cascading water feature draws non-potable reuse water from a nearby wastewater treatment facility and uses it to provide air conditioning, irrigate vegetation and flush toilets...
Jul 11, 2007
