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Qualifying for elections begins Aug. 31

Qualifying for elections begins Aug. 31

SNELLVILLE – The qualifying period for this year’s city elections begins Aug. 31. The mayor’s seat and Council Posts 1 and 2 are up for election.

Teamwork pays off for Bobwhite Quail conservation

Teamwork pays off for Bobwhite Quail conservation

FORSYTH, GA – The National Bobwhite Technical Committee, at their annual conference on August 5th 2015 in Galloway New Jersey, presented a Group Achievement Award and a Legacy Landscape Recognition to Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy (TTRS) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Traffic Improvement Requests, a roadmap for citizens

Traffic Improvement Requests, a roadmap for citizens
According to GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry, through the GDOT Drive Alert Arrive Alive program, 79% of fatalities in Georgia are due to driver behavior. Experts say over 90% of accidents are caused by human error. We can all help reduce fatalities and accidents by being alert and aware of the road and our surroundings.  

Gwinnett selected to study water reuse technology

Gwinnett selected to study water reuse technology

Gwinnett’s nationally recognized expertise and leadership in water and wastewater treatment has attracted research funding from the WateReuse Research Foundation.

America’s Journey for Justice marches through Lawrenceville

America’s Journey for Justice marches through Lawrenceville

Today, August 14th, the NAACP will hold its second state special event for #JusticeSummer at The King Center as marchers have completed 254 miles of the 866 mile march, America’s Journey for Justice.