Archive for July, 2008

Boortz highlights Gwinnett HOA’s insanity

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in Homeowners Associations, Uncategorized | No Comments »

This morning I was listening to Neal Boortz.  This was a good day for Neal - he did not have his liberal hat on and, as such, did not have ... Read more..

Mike, where’s your endorsement?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in Charles Bannister, Gwinnett County Commission, Lorraine Green, Mike Beaudreau | No Comments »

I am waiting for Mike Beaudreau's endorsement of Commission Chairman Charles Bannister to be announced any minute.  I have received two mailers during the runoff period, both from Lorraine ... Read more..

Snellville council plays games with property rights

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in City of Snellville, Planning and Zoning | No Comments »

Monday night the Snellville City Council decided political pandering was more important than private property rights.  Mayor Pro Tem Warren Auld and council member Kelly Kautz, arguing for a study ... Read more..

Neal Boortz focuses on private property rights

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Planning and Zoning | No Comments »

I have a lot of catching up to do!  I was out of the loop this past weekend and am just now getting back to the Buzz.  There are several ... Read more..

Snellville looks to scapegoat acting city planner

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in City of Snellville, Planning and Zoning | No Comments »

Looks like Jason Thompson is the fall guy.  Thompson is the acting planning director for the City of Snellville.  Yes, he made a mistake on the Chick-fil-a entrance controversy, but ... Read more..

CBS 46 questions Lorraine Green on Beaver Ruin land deal

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Gwinnett County Commission, Lorraine Green, Planning and Zoning, Real Estate Development | No Comments »

Examining a situation that has simmered for some time now, CBS 46 tonight aired a 46 News Investigates piece called the "Gwinnett Land Controversy."  In the piece, 46 News reporter ... Read more..

Recount completed in District 1 with no change in result

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Gwinnett County Commission, Gwinnett Elections | No Comments »

Gwinnett elections officials have completed the recount in the Gwinnett County Commission District 1 Republican primary with no change in the outcome.  Bruce LeVell remains in second by the same ... Read more..

Demetrius Randle returns home

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Demetrius Randle, victim in the multi-vehicle March 31 wreck on I-85, has returned home from the hospital.  Unfortunately, it was not an entirely joyous occasion as the family informed him ... Read more..

Are the Gwinnett County schools becoming a police state?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Law Enforcement | No Comments »

The Gwinnett County schools are keeping their police force busy.  While most of the incidents in that list are bona fide criminal activity - underage drinking and drug possession, for ... Read more..

Grayson and Snellville SPLOST plans

Monday, July 21st, 2008 Posted in Taxes | No Comments »

The cities of Grayson and Snellville have determined how each would spend their share of SPLOST funds should voters approve the renewal of the sales tax in November.  Cities share ... Read more..