Gwinnett Buzz

Gwinnett police seek help in identifying body

FinanceBuzz — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:46:31 +0000

A dismembered corpse was discovered along Woodward Mill Rd. near Buford Wednesday night. The hands had been removed from the body which was decapitated. Police are asking for help in identifying the body. If you have any information, “call CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS.” [...]

Bannister warns of effects of budget cuts

FinanceBuzz — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:35:09 +0000

In a letter posted on the Gwinnett County homepage (thanks to Buzz reader ceej for posting this link in a comment to an earlier post), Commission Chairman Charles Bannister outlines some of the budget cuts the board will be considering next week. Bannister highlights cuts to public safety funding and the associated reductions in force [...]

Empty fire stations but plenty of illegal aliens

FinanceBuzz — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:14:47 +0000

The Gwinnett County budget crunch continues to be felt in real and visible ways. Last week, we learned that the Gwinnett County Public Library would implement to reduced hours. This week we learn that three fire stations and a library currently under construction will likely sit idle when completed. Three fire stations and a state-of-the-art library [...]

US 78 reversible lanes are no more

FinanceBuzz — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:51:36 +0000

Yesterday saw the end of an era on US 78 - the reversible lanes that have characterized the highway for virtually as long as I can remember are no more. The reversible lanes were removed prior to yesterday morning’s rush hour. The project which will feature three traffic lanes in either direction separated by a [...]

Gwinnett libraries to cut hours

FinanceBuzz — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:30:53 +0000

Last week, Gwinnett County announced a reduction in the operating hours for county library branches. The cutbacks are the result of the recent county budget shortfall. Effective August 9, branches will close on Sunday and Monday and will open for shorter hours the remainder of the week. While I can appreciate the inconvenience to regular [...]

The Buzz is back!

FinanceBuzz — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:42 +0000

As I am sure you have noticed, the Buzz has been AWOL the last couple of months. I had some personal issues that kept me from devoting my previous level of attention to the blog. However, I now foresee being able to resume regular updates to the site and delivering the commentary on Gwinnett issues [...]

Comparison of Gwinnett and Atlanta reactions to tax increases

FinanceBuzz — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:50:17 +0000

While I have been largely out of the loop recently, I did follow the Gwinnett property tax hike battle. I want to take a moment to note how pleased I am that my fellow Gwinnett residents were so upset over this proposal. In this new era of big government, big spending, and likely higher taxes, [...]

Things have, unfortunately, been slow at the Buzz

FinanceBuzz — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:05:04 +0000

I want to first apologize to my readers for my lack of updates in recent weeks. A lot has been going on in Gwinnett during the month of May, and, unfortunately, I have struck out on providing timely, insightful commentary. I have had other demands on my time from my non-blogging life recently. Hopefully, I [...]

Advanced Disposal sues Gwinnett County

FinanceBuzz — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:03:37 +0000

The second of two garbage haulers awarded contracts under Gwinnett’s socialized garbage program has sued Gwinnett County. Advanced Disposal is seeking “$40 million in damages against the county and the agency that oversaw the operation’s start-up” to cover expenses incurred in ramping-up to serve Gwinnett residents forced by the Board of Commissioners to use Advanced’s [...]

Hearings on Gwinnett schools budget

FinanceBuzz — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:42:31 +0000

The Gwinnett County School Board has scheduled two public hearings for its 2010 budget. The first meeting is tonight at the Instructional Support Center on Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. The second meeting will be May 14 before the board meeting where a vote will be taken on the budget. The big point of emphasis here [...]