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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 17, 2011) - The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday awarded a construction contract to widen Pleasant Hill Road from Buford Highway to the intersection of Howell Ferry Road/McClure Bridge Road. The widening will add a third lane and sidewalks in each direction along with a raised median to improve the safety of the road.

"Judges were attempting to deal with two issues in creating the pilot project," said Court Administrator Phil Boudewyns. "The first goal was to save unnecessary inconvenience to the jurors and the second consideration was to save money when jurors were not actually needed for a trial."

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 18, 2011) - The problem of metal thefts has made news lately, including a recent investigation by the FOX 5 Atlanta I-Team. In light of these incidents, the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources urges all residents to be on the lookout for manhole cover and other metal thefts happening around the county. Copper thefts have been a major issue for businesses and residents, and thieves have resorted to stealing Gwinnett County-owned manhole and drop inlet covers from sanitary and stormwater sewers as well as cast iron water meter covers.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 22, 2011) - Gwinnett commissioners took a step last Tuesday to encourage landowners to redevelop older properties. Meeting current stormwater requirements is often a challenge for such projects, but now they'll have a variance option for a fee that will help fund the replacement of aging stormwater pipes.

WHAT: Gwinnett County District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau will host his monthly constituent meeting.

WHAT: Gwinnett County Commissioner Shirley Lasseter will host the December Lasseter’s Listening Session, a constituent meet and greet with the residents of Commission District 1.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., December 8, 2011) - Moody's Investors Services notified Gwinnett County on Wednesday that it had revised the County's Aaa credit rating to a stable outlook, upgraded from a negative outlook assigned in August. Confirmation of the U.S. government's Aaa rating and assignment of a negative outlook due to the national debt ceiling dispute last summer caused Moody's to place 161 local governments, including Gwinnett, on a watch list for a possible credit rating downgrade.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 13, 2011) - On Tuesday, Gwinnett commissioners accepted a million dollars in federal transportation enhancement funds to help design and build Section 3 of the Ivy Creek Greenway. Construction will start next summer at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 13, 2011) - On Tuesday, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners accepted an agreement with the Mountain View Athletic Association, Inc., to build a football press box at Rabbit Hill Park that will be funded by the volunteer group. The nonprofit provides youth sports programs at the park including baseball, softball, football and cheerleading.  

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 13, 2011) - Upgrades planned for the 16-year-old Five Forks Branch Library in Lawrenceville will help control operating costs and improve efficiency. Commissioners approved the construction contract on Tuesday.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 14, 2011) - The north side of Miller Road will get new curb, gutter and sidewalks for seven-tenths of a mile, between Cole Drive and Hambrick Drive. Gwinnett commissioners awarded the $458,029 contract on Tuesday to ISC, Inc., the lowest of nine bidders. Work can begin in 60 days and should be finished by next fall.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 14, 2011) - Gwinnett County will continue its successful toilet rebate program and open it up to include multi-family units in 2012. Commissioners agreed Tuesday to continue offering the rebates in conjunction with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 14, 2011) - Commissioners approved a contract Tuesday to improve the water quality, habitat, biology and the overall condition and health of severely Camp Creek in the Jackson Creek watershed.

WHAT: Georgia DOT is widening State Route 20/Grayson Highway to a four-lane divided highway from Cooper/Ozora Roads to Brand Road, which includes access to Grayson High School where the new traffic signal will be placed.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 22, 2011) - Visitors to Rhodes Jordan Park on Friday will finally get to see the improvements from a major renovation project. The park now offers better lake access and enhanced recreational opportunities

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 4, 2012) - Gwinnett County is underway with a study of transit alternatives for the I-85 corridor. On Tuesday, commissioners set up a policy advisory committee for the project. Citizens on the committee will work with staff and consultants to provide advice and feedback before the draft final study documents are presented for consideration by the Board of Commissioners. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 4, 2012) - The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a balanced budget for 2012 that preserves core services and maintains access to amenities such as parks and libraries without anticipating a millage rate increase. The County plans to spend a total of $1.3 billion, compared to $1.5 billion last year. 

WHAT: Georgia DOT is widening State Route 20/Grayson Highway to a four-lane divided highway from Cooper/Ozora Roads to Brand Road, which includes access to Grayson High School where the new traffic signal will be placed.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 10, 2012) – All Gwinnett County government offices, with the exception of those operations required for the comfort and safety of the citizens of the County, will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All offices will resume regular working hours on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Gwinnett County’s Commission District 3 covers the eastern part of the county from the Highway 78 corridor north to I-85 and includes the cities of Snellville, Loganville, Grayson, Dacula and Auburn.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon