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MyAJC
March 26, 2018
Although Gwinnett County Public Schools has presented a budget for next year with an increase of more than $44 million, it isn't expecting an increase in taxes, according to school district chief financial officer Joe Heffron. The Board of Education met Saturday to discuss the $2.183 billion budget for theÃâà...
Gwinnettdailypost.com
March 25, 2018
Gwinnett County Public Schools recently recognized the district's transportation professionals for their service to Gwinnett students and their families. Highlighting the event was the recognition of Tom Reinhardt being named Regular Education Bus Manager of the Year, Ray Hushon named as SpecialÃâà...
Gwinnettdailypost.com
March 25, 2018
“It is our position that negligent, reckless, and intentional acts and omissions by Gwinnett County, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department and their agents or employees caused Christopher Howard's severe pain and suffering and death in violation of the Fourth Amendment and other applicable laws,” theÃâà...
Patch.com
March 24, 2018
... A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70. Because of the high quantity of restaurants in Gwinnett County, Patch will start running the restaurant inspection scores every two or three days. Earlier this week: Gwinnett County Restaurant Inspections: Zaxby's, Subway.
Patch.com
March 24, 2018
... A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70. Because of the high quantity of restaurants in Gwinnett County, Patch will start running the restaurant inspection scores every two or three days. Earlier this week: Gwinnett County Restaurant Inspections: Zaxby's, Subway.
Patch.com
March 23, 2018
Here's a look at the five most-recent Realtor.com real estate sales in Gwinnett County. By John Barker, Patch Staff | Mar 23, 2018 2:32 pm ET. 0. 5 Homes Sold Recently In Gwinnett County. GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Wondering what's selling in the local real estate market? Here's a look at the five most-recent Realtor.comÃâà...
Gwinnettdailypost.com
March 15, 2018
Berkmar High School will be the host site for the 2018 Gwinnett County Reader's Rally on Saturday. According to Gwinnett County Public Schools, about 100 schools across the school district will participate in the reading competition. Opening ceremonies for elementary schools will begin at 9 a.m., middleÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 15, 2018
Gwinnett County Animal Shelter is running a one-day $20 “Clear the Shelter” adoption special on St/ Patrick's Day. Gwinnett County wants to clear the shelter on St. Patrick's Day, and it's running a discounted adoption special to help that happen. Pets can be adopted for a discounted fee of $20 from theÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 15, 2018
A man is wanted by authorities in Gwinnett, Cobb and Dawson counties along with Peachtree City for an alleged string of car break-ins. Gwinnett County police are trying to identify a suspect in car break-ins across metro Atlanta. The suspect has also been identified in cases in Cobb County, Peachtree CityÃâà...
Gwinnettdailypost.com
March 14, 2018
Students across Gwinnett County walked out of class Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in support of National School Walkout Day. ... Gwinnett County Public Schools officials issued a press release March 8 that said it would not condone students walking out of classes, saying it would cause a disruption toÃâà...
Access Atlanta
March 13, 2018
Gwinnett County is holding an Easter egg hunt for dogs the week before Easter Sunday. The Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the dog parks at Rock Springs Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. READ | Hop over to Mall of Georgia, Sugarloaf Mills for Easter Bunny pictures. The eventÃâà...
WSB Atlanta
March 13, 2018
A 12-inch water service line broke early Tuesday, blocking South Old Peachtree Road from South Berkeley Lake Road to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in the Norcross area. “Approximately 40 customers are affected,” said Karen Shields, the spokeswoman for the Gwinnett County Department of WaterÃâà...
WSB Atlanta
March 12, 2018
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Crews have blocked lanes of Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County as police investigate a deadly crash. Police said the wreck happened in the northbound lanes near State Road 317 around 4:30 a.m. Monday. “Details are limited at this time,” Gwinnett police Cpl. Michele Pihera toldÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 12, 2018
The 2019 Gwinnett County school board will have two new members. Incumbents Dan Seckinger (District II), and Robert McClure (District IV) announced last week that neither will seek re-election. This will be the first time in a quarter century that neither is seeking office. McClure and Seckinger are theÃâà...
FOX 5 Atlanta
March 12, 2018
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - The Gwinnett County Police Department have found a missing teenage girl who was last seen at her middle school on March 9. Simone Gonzalez, 13, was attending school at Moore Middle School on Lawrenceville Highway but did not return home after school, according to herÃâà...
MyAJC
March 3, 2018
At least five incumbent Republican legislators from Gwinnett County — four in the House, one in the senate — are vacating their seats at the state Capitol. Some are retiring, and some are seeking higher office. But all five represent deeply diverse districts in a deeply diverse county, and their departuresÃâà...
WSB Atlanta
March 3, 2018
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Firefighters worked into the night to put out a fire that broke out on Friday afternoon in Gwinnett County. Channel 2 Action News has learned eight families lost their homes. Authorities told Channel 2 Action News the fire happened at the Lakeside Retreat on Park Lake Lane inÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 3, 2018
A search is on for Perth Earl, who is accused of killing the mother of his two children in Gwinnett County, police said. Gwinnett County police are looking for ... Breaking : warrants say Angela Burnett died of strangulation this morning at house on Phil Niekro Parkway in Gwinnett County . Boyfriend , Perth EarlÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 2, 2018
A fire that displaced about 24 residents at a Gwinnett County apartment complex late Wednesday started after a woman and her adult daughter fell asleep while cooking, officials said. Smoke alarms alerted the women to the blaze, and firefighters responded just after 10 p.m. at the Summit at DawsonÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 1, 2018
Norcross residents are mounting stiff opposition to a proposed 6,000-square-foot Quiktrip at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Joseph Way south of I-85. CHRIS JOYNER/CJOYNER@AJC.COM. Gwinnett County officials pumped the brakes Tuesday night on the proposed construction of a QuikTrip store that hasÃâà...
MyAJC
March 1, 2018
The former Gwinnett County police officers charged in a controversial traffic stop involving a bloodied motorist were indicted Wednesday by a grand jury — and one of the officers is already trying to distance himself from the other. Sgt. Michael Bongiovanni and Master Officer Robert McDonald, who are bothÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 1, 2018
Correction: A previous version of this story said the defendant was charged with kidnapping. He is charged with false imprisonment. A Gwinnett County judge granted bond to a Duluth man who is accused of holding a teenage girl against her will in his home, controlling her food intake and sexuallyÃâà...
CBS News
March 1, 2018
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Nearly a year after two Gwinnett County police officers were fired for allegedly beating a man while he was handcuffed, a grand jury has handed down almost a dozen criminal charges against them, reports CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV. Demetrius Hollins' attorney says theÃâà...
FOX 5 Atlanta
December 31, 1999
“To know Chris was so helpless, and fighting so hard for his life is so sickening," she stressed. “I just have to hope that this will make a difference. And change things for other people”. Gwinnett County also faces a separate federal civil rights lawsuit involving its use of restraint chairs inside the jail. That caseÃâà...
FOX 5 Atlanta
December 31, 1999
Gwinnett police say that a suspect has barricaded themselves in a location on Tuggle Road near West Rock Quarry Road in Buford. Police arrived at the location to serve a warrant after a domestic situation at around 9:40 a.m., but the suspect barricaded themselves inside. Officials have activated the SWATÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 31, 1999
A Gwinnett County woman was found covered in cockroaches and maggots, bedridden on a sheet smeared in feces, a police report says. ... Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the Sugar Hill home where the woman lived with Terry Sorrells and Christian Sorrells on March 15 afterÃâà...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 31, 1999
“This project not only helps commemorate Gwinnett County's bicentennial with a permanent legacy but it also recognizes Lawrenceville's role as Gwinnett's county seat,” Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said in a news release. “We welcome the chance to add the Bicentennial Plaza to the many greatÃâà...
Gwinnettdailypost.com
December 31, 1999
Gwinnett County police released this photo of Simone Gonzalez, 13. She has been missing since Friday afternoon and was last seen at Moore Middle School at the end of the school day. (Special Photo). Facebook Ãâ÷ Twitter Ãâ÷ Email; Print; Save. Gwinnett County police are looking for a 13-year old girl fromÃâà...
WSB Atlanta
December 31, 1999
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Crews recovered a body Saturday afternoon from a pond outside an apartment complex in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County fire department assisted police with the recovery at Durant at Sugarloaf Apartments in Lawrenceville. Police said the body was alreadyÃâà...
FOX 5 Atlanta
December 31, 1999
16 to take a walk and never came home. The report also said that his girlfriend mentioned he was intoxicated when she arrived home from work. After being fished out, the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner began an investigation to evaluate the body. They say there were no signs of trauma or foul play.
