Gwinnett Buzz

District 4 candidate Tommy Hunter launches website

FinanceBuzz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:49 +0000

Yesterday, the Buzz received this release from the Tommy Hunter campaign. You can visit Tommy’s site here. It is probably the best Gwinnett campaign site I have seen thusfar in this election cycle. Hunter Campaign Launches Website BUFORD, GA Gwinnett County District 4 Commission candidate Tommy Hunter has announced the launch of his campaign web site. By visiting www.tommyhunter2010.com, [...]

Rice introduces Peachtree Corners incorporation bill

FinanceBuzz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:01:41 +0000

State Rep. Tom Rice has drafted legislation in the Georgia General Assembly to allow Peachtree Corners to incorporate as a “city light.” The legislation would permit Peachtree Corners to incorporate with “a weak governing board that addresses only minimal issues, such as planning and zoning, code enforcement and trash collection” while continuing to receive “county [...]

Duluth one of “Best Affordable Suburbs”

FinanceBuzz — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:00:57 +0000

Bloomberg BusinessWeek has listed Duluth as one of the Best Affordable Suburbs in America for 2010. Only one community in each state made the list. A variety of factors were considered in identifying the suburbs that were included: We weighted a variety of factors including livability (short commutes, low pollution, green space), education (well-educated residents, high [...]

Grayson reviewing sign ordinance

FinanceBuzz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:34:38 +0000

When I saw the headline on this one on AJC.com, my first thought was “Here we go again. A government is going to restrict the rights of property owners.” Imagine my pleasant surprise to read that the City of Grayson is considering “allowing animated signs, internally illuminated signs and double-faced signs.” Wow. A government that is [...]

AJC focuses on “tumult” of socialized garbage vote

FinanceBuzz — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:14:31 +0000

In an article posted by the AJC about yesterday’s socialized garbage vote by the Gwinnett County Commission, the paper focused on the “public tumult” as the public gave the commission an “earful” regarding the ordinance. I am glad that the AJC did not gloss over this part of the meeting. The disgust by Gwinnett citizens [...]

Commission unanimously approves socialized garbage

FinanceBuzz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:54:52 +0000

The Gwinnett County Commission has completed the process of ignoring their constituents. The board consisting of five RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) has voted to usurp your economic freedom by approving socialized garbage yet again. Despite great public protest against the first solid waste ordinance, they moved forward and thumbed their collective noses at the [...]

Who’s running and who’s not in District 7?

FinanceBuzz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:50:44 +0000

More news on who is and who is not running for Congress to replace retiring Congressman John Linder. Yesterday, state Sen. Don Balfour of Snellville declared his intent to run for the open seat. However, state Sen. David Shafer has decided against getting into the race. Also, Mike Beaudreau has posted a voter survey on [...]

Update on District 4 commisison race

FinanceBuzz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:01:55 +0000

There is some activity in the race for Gwinnett County Commission District 4. Tommy Hunter’s campaign website has gone live. I really love his blog entry regarding socialized garbage. It is very refreshing to hear a politician bluntly tell you like it is. (I promise I posted my blog entry on socialized garbage before reading [...]

The Gwinnett Commission has completely ignored you!

FinanceBuzz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:14:36 +0000

EDIT (2 March 10): I stated below that the audience could not address the commission during the meeting. I am watching the meeting right now and the audience does have the opportunity to address the board. The first two speakers are grilling the commissioners - way to go! Just when you thought it was safe to [...]

I knew it! Beaudreau considering run for Congress

FinanceBuzz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:03:08 +0000

I knew it! As I posted earlier today, when I heard about Congressman John Linder’s annoucement that he would not see re-election in the 7th District, I wondered if MIke Beaudreau would throw his hat in the ring. Apparently, that is precisely what the District 3 commissioner has on his mind. As long as I have [...]