Palmer
The City of Mulberry has announced an interim city manager. He is Jamie Palmer, 34, who for nine years was with the City of Woodstock, his last position being Special Projects Manager and assistant to the city Manager. Mayor Michael Coker says: “His experience in local government and project management makes him the perfect person to lead our city.”
Palmer was born in Newnan. His father was a Methodist minister. He was raised in Rome, and is a graduate of Reinhardt University. He is single and lives in Marietta, and anticipates moving to the Gwinnett area.
Besides Palmer, the city has two employees, including Chandler-Faith Pitts, who is the city clerk. Bill Riley of the law firm Riley McLendon of Marietta is the city attorney. The firm contracts with three companies for planning and zoning, finance and internet services.
The city meets twice monthly in its offices at 2089 Teron Trace, suite 120, in Dacula.
Commission funds several local projects
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives during its March 18 meeting. A recap of what the Board approved follows.
- Ivy Creek Greenway boardwalk renovations. The Board awarded Steele and Associates of Alpharetta Inc. a contract not to exceed $1.3 million to renovate the Ivy Creek Greenway boardwalk. Originally built in 2008, the boardwalk connects the Mall of Georgia to The Preserve at Mill Creek Apartments and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center.Work is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, following material delivery. The project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.
- Jimmy Carter Boulevard Master Plan: the Board approved a $440,000 contract with TSW of Atlanta to develop a master plan for Jimmy Carter Boulevard. This project is part of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Livable Centers Initiative with $320,000 in grant funding and a $120,000 local match.
- New monument signs for government buildings: the Board awarded a $224,000 contract to A-1 Signs, Inc. of Norcross for the installation of new monument signs at several County facilities, including:
- One Justice Square to be renamed Innovation Square.
- Government Annex to be renamed Connections Corner.
- Courts Annex to be renamed Gwinnett Traffic Court and Juvenile Justice Building.
These rebranded building names aim to enhance public navigation and reflect the County’s evolving services.
- Gwinnett Place Transit Center architectural and engineering design: The Board approved a $3.5 million contract with Wendel Architecture, PC of Atlanta to provide architectural and engineering design services for the new Gwinnett Place Transit Center. Funded 80 percent by the Federal Transit Administration, this project will create a modern transit hub at the Gwinnett Place Mall site. A multi-department review committee evaluated proposals based on quality management, technical expertise, transit knowledge and experience, with Wendel Architecture scoring the highest.
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