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Fitch reaffirms Gwinnett’s AAA Rating

August 3, 2014

Fitch reaffirms Gwinnett’s AAA Rating
Notes stable operations and favorable debt position

Lawrenceville – Gwinnett County officials learned on August 1, 2014 that Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the government’s AAA credit rating with a stable outlook. The rating affirmed Gwinnett County’s debt of $19.1 million in general obligation bonds, $806.3 million in water and sewer bonds and $89.9 millionin development authority bonds.

GBT’s October production “19-20-21” features a unique collaboration between GBT’s Artistic Director Wade Walthall and Gwinnett visual artist Mac Stewart. Pictured in triplicate is dancer Madeline Whitehead. Photo by Richard Calmes

Leaping into a new season

August 3, 2014

Leaping into a new season
GBT launches the 2014-2015 season with three premieres and the area’s biggest Nutcracker
By Holley Calmes

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre might be the oldest performing arts non-profit in Gwinnett, but everything this season is fresh and new! This includes the 33rd anniversary of The Nutcracker, which is the second largest in the metro Atlanta area and a holiday tradition for thousands of families.

New Emergency Sirens Installed in Duluth

August 2, 2014

New Emergency Sirens Installed in Duluth
Weather warning system upgraded

Duluth, GA – Safety continues to be the City of Duluth’s first priority and that’s no exception to the weather warning system that has been in place since February of 2000. The first of five new emergency weather sirens was installed at the Southeastern Railroad Museum in Duluth on Monday, July 28th, 2014

Snellville wins Economic Development Award

August 2, 2014

Snellville wins Economic Development Award

SNELLVILLE – The city’s Economic Development Office was recently awarded the International Economic Development Council Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award.

Choices to You

August 2, 2014

Everyday, all over town, the question, “What would you like for dinner?” is asked by thousands of people.

City hires consultant to review multi-family development plans

July 30, 2014

City hires consultant to review multi-family development plans

SNELLVILLE (July 20, 2014) – The city has retained a consultant experienced with municipal development regulations to determine how two proposed multi-family and mixed residential housing developments may impact the city and nearby neighborhoods before they are considered by the city’s Planning Commission and Mayor and Council.

2014 Property Tax Bills in the mail and due October 1

July 29, 2014

Tax Commissioner Richard Steele announced that 2014 property tax bills will be mailed to Gwinnett County taxpayers by August 1.

Shuttle buses are available at the following locations: Gwinnett Community Bank 2775 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096 Hudgens Professional Building Parking Lot 3855 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA Note: You can park in parking lot A & B

Georgia Cup- Duluth Twilight criterium to debut in 2014_Woodall

July 29, 2014

August 2nd! Congressman Rob Woodall will be attending inaugural Georgia Cup in Duluth.

DULUTH – New bike race for 2014 will pit the top professional and amateur riders against each other for a $15,000 prize purse.

Ga DOT Survey on transportation needs and funding

July 29, 2014

As state and national leaders consider alternatives for funding future transportation needs, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants to know what Georgians would like in their 21st Century transportation system and how they recommend paying for it.