It’s the first major step, Gwinnett Commissioners have voiced their support to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, with local amendments tailored to the needs of Gwinnett County.
If adopted, Gwinnett County code enforcement officers will be able to work with tenants at residential rental properties to make sure the interior of the home is up to code. As it stands today, officers don’t have the authority to issue citations for interior code violations.
Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson says that as the county grows, the Board’s support is a step in the right direction. “Everyone deserves a safe and comfortable place to live. This resolution not only ensures our residents feel valued, it holds landlords accountable for how their properties are maintained.”
The amendments are limited to residential rental properties to allow Gwinnett County to effectively address complaints by tenants. State law requires the Department of Community Affairs to conduct a 60-day review of the proposed changes prior to final adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code by the Board of Commissioners.
Ex-GACS Coach Bradford to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Jackie Bradford being hosted by the 1977 championship team. Photo provided.
Greater Atlanta Christian School legendary coach, Jackie Bradford, is set to be inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on February 25. Bradford joined GAC in 1968 as the head basketball coach, where he accomplished an impressive record of 253-82 and secured three state championships in 1971, 1972, and 1977.
Hailing from Valdosta, Bradford played college basketball at Lipscomb University and received honorable mention All-American honors before joining GAC. Following his coaching career, Bradford played a vital role in the success of the Atlanta Tipoff Club, serving as president and executive director from 1975-2004. The club’s annual Naismith Awards recognize the top players and coaches in women’s and men’s basketball at the national, state, and local level. In 2012, he was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame.
Bradford will officially join the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame at the 67th Annual Induction Ceremony on February 25, 2023, at the Macon City Auditorium. Along with Bradford, the 2023 class includes Andruw Jones and Ron Reed of the Atlanta Braves, former Georgia Bulldogs football coach Mark Richt, former Georgia Tech quarterback Shawn Jones, former Georgia Bulldogs tennis player Al Parker, former Braves and Hawks front office member Stan Kasten, and longtime Southwest DeKalb football coach Buck Godfrey.
Food Bank of NE Georgia gets $50,000 from Jackson EMC
Jackson EMC has donated $50,000 to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for its new facility expansion project, slated to open in 2024.
Erin Barger, president and CEO of the Food Bank, responds: “We applaud Jackson EMC for being, not only a reliable and effective electricity provider, but moreover a leader in philanthropic investment.”
Jackson EMC’s donation will provide for the cold storage units, including freezer and refrigeration, and space in the new expanded facility.
Barger adds: “The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is grateful to Jackson EMC for understanding the power and promise behind the vision of a new food bank, which will increase our overall facility capacity by 65 percent, giving us the opportunity to mobilize millions more meals,”.
Barger explains why space is paramount in food banking. “Access to food is essential for our neighbors, and our new facility will help ensure food access for the next generation.”
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia works to address hunger and end food insecurity by serving communities across the region, providing consistent access to nourishing food and relevant education.
The Jackson EMC donation was made possible using margin refunds that have been unclaimed by the electric cooperative’s members for five years. Legislation passed in 2005 permits Georgia electric cooperatives to make charitable, education and economic development contributions of unclaimed margin refunds.
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