March 30, 2014

Innovative ARC Transportation Plan Invests Almost $60 Billion in Congestion Relief, Transit, Maintenance over next 25 Years

Innovative ARC Transportation Plan Invests Almost $60 Billion in Congestion Relief, Transit, Maintenance over next 25 Years
By Staff Reports

ATLANTA – (March 26, 2014) Innovative highway solutions and additional investment in public transportation are highlights of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) update to its PLAN 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Many of the improvements around the region will be implemented within the next five years.

GC smart commute upgrades help drivers plan ahead

GC smart commute upgrades help drivers plan ahead
By Staff Reports

Lawrenceville, Ga., (March 27, 2014) – The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation on Monday announced recent upgrades to the GC Smart Commute program. The upgrades include the addition of traffic cameras and a new look to the website.

Officer Jennifer “Rain” Nieddu

SPD officer gets top honor in chamber Valor Awards

SPD officer gets top honor in chamber Valor Awards
By Staff Reports

SNELLVILLE, GA (March 29, 2014) – One of the city’s finest was named Public Safety Person of the Year at the Gwinnett Chamber Valor Awards Wednesday.

Grand Marshal Rennie Curran

Snellville Days parade to feature former UGA, NFL player

Snellville Days parade to feature former UGA, NFL player
By Staff Reports

SNELLVILLE, GA (March 30, 20140 – “Dreams Do Come True.” That’s the theme of the 41st Annual Snellville Days Parade scheduled for 10 a.m. May 3.

Stephens names new deputy administrator, appoints other senior managers

Stephens names new deputy administrator, appoints other senior managers
By Staff Reports

Lawrenceville, GA (March 28, 2014) Gwinnett County Administrator Glenn Stephens has announced his intention to fill three senior management positions and name a new chief financial officer. The four appointments include a new deputy county administrator, warden and IT director in addition to the new CFO. The agenda for next Tuesday’s commission meeting includes ratification of the employment agreements.

Daniel Espeut, local film producer

Daniel Espeut Receives Indie Auteur of the Year Nomination

Daniel Espeut Receives Indie Auteur of the Year Nomination
By Staff Reports

Lawrenceville, GA (March 30, 2014) — Daniel Espeut, a local film producer and director, has been on quite a journey with his documentary feature debut, “GreasePaint”.