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 13th annual Peachtree Corners Festival, is an anticipated event that brings together residents and visitors for a weekend of community spirit, entertainment and good vibes, is back—for its 13th year.
Sixteen candidates are seeking to become members of the new city of Mulberry in its initial municipal election on November 5. GwinnettForum obtained the list of candidates from the Elections Division of Gwinnett County government.
Peachtree Corners is working with Juganu, a provider of smart lighting, to create a fully digitized and connected lighting environment within the city.
Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union on August 15. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024.
Souto Foods, a Lawrenceville food supplier specializing in high-quality products from Latin America and the Caribbean, plans to invest $28 million and hire 70 new positions here.
A new interim dean has been appointed at the School of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is Dr. Sara (Mandy) Reece, who will be responsible for enhancing academic programs and fostering innovative approaches to pharmacy education.
At Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), work is well under way to welcome new and returning students for the start of the college’s new academic year on Monday, Aug. 12.
“We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.”
–Etiquette Authority Judith Martin (1938 – ), also known as Miss Manners.
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Continuing objectives
Gwinnett Forum publisher Elliott Brack suggests that Gwinnett County needs a long-range list of continuing objectives for improving the county. His list:
Move statewide non-partisan judge and school board elections to the General Election.
Adoption of the 2023 Transit Plan for Gwinnett.
More creative efforts to support the arts in Gwinnett.
Advancement and expansion of city historical societies.
Require establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to halt sales of such products at 1 a.m., and close by 2 a.m.
Require the Georgia Legislature to meet only once every two years.
21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.
Remove chewing gum on sidewalks at entrances of post offices and other governmental buildings.
Eliminate single-use plastic packaging and straws in Gwinnett and require instead the use of paper products.
Condos instead of apartments for Gwinnett.
Interested in Gwinnett history?
Now re-printed in its third edition, Gwinnett: A Little Above Atlanta, the award-winning history of Gwinnett County, is once again available for purchase. It sold out of its first two printings. The book won the 2010 Award of Excellence in Documenting Georgia History from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. The book is available at Old Town Antiques at 93 Main Street in Lilburn.
The history of Gwinnett is also available as an e-book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $9.95.
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