An election to create the first City Council for the City of Mulberry is going forth on November 5. A challenge to the law creating the city was dismissed by Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Tadia Whitner on Monday, clearing the way for the city election.
The court ruled that the plaintiffs, including Gwinnett County, which was among the plaintiffs, “…..lacked the legal standing to challenge the Mulberry charter” and dismissed all claims in their entirety.
There are 15 candidates seeking five positions on the first Mulberry City Council. The five winners will select one of their members as the new mayor. For information on the candidates, see the panel at the right, as compiled by GwinnettForum.
Gwinnett Symphony’s first 2024-25 concert coming soon
The first concert of the year of the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra will be Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at the Discovery High School Theater. The Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra is set to captivate your senses with a masterful performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, alongside other compositions.
Prepare to be enchanted as you journey through the rich tapestry of Shostakovich’s vibrant Festive Overture, the elegant and expressive Mozart Horn Concerto No. 3, and the profound, sweeping emotions of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4.
Our conductors, Robert Trocina, Gregory Pritchard, and Klaus Albert Bauer, will guide you through these extraordinary pieces, making for an evening of musical brilliance and moments. For tickets, click here.
Here’s a short recap of recent commission action
Lakeview Road: An existing bridge on Lakeview Road will undergo construction to widen the bridge with 12-foot-wide lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter and drainage improvements. The project also constructs a new two-lane bridge over Big Haynes Creek. An existing two-lane bridge over Big Haynes Creek on Lakeview Road will be replaced with 12-foot-wide lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter and drainage improvements. E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., of Snellville was awarded the $3.8 million construction contract, funded primarily by SPLOST.
Radio system: To maintain essential communications, Gwinnett Police will replace radios and accessories for its public safety and non-public safety departments. A $667,700 contract has been awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc. to service various locations of the county.
More flock cameras: In a move to further reduce crime, Gwinnett Commissioners have approved the purchase of 40 additional Flock cameras for the Gwinnett Police Department. These cameras function as license plate readers to include the real time crime center for extensive monitoring and data processing. The $225,300 contract was awarded to Flock Group, Inc. and is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Governor’s Public Safety and Community Block Grant.
Grayson Highway ;Gwinnett County is installing adaptive signal control technology along Grayson Highway between Park Place Drive and Herring Road. This advanced system will automatically adjust traffic signal timings based on real-time traffic conditions to improve flow and reduce congestion. The pilot project, managed by SWARCO McCain, Inc. of Vista, Calif. at a cost of $191,130, is expected to be fully operational within a year.
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