If TSPLOST passes on July 31, Gwinnett County and the City of Dacula will receive a portion of the proceeds to fund local transportation projects. Both governments have indicated how they intend to spend their share if the referendum passes.
The four candidates for Gwinnett County Commission District 3 answer questions submitted by Patch readers.
"As an individual, I do advocate for it. Secondly, as a governor, I am advocating for it because this is not a legislatively imposed tax. It is a tax increase that the people themselves will decide about." - Nathan Deal
Mike Beaudreau, Jerry Oberholtzer, Mike Korom and Tommy Hunter attempt to win over voters during two-hour question and answer session.
Officials say city will lose money unless millage rate is changed.
A look at the candidates and issues that will be affecting Dacula and Gwinnett County.
Oberholtzer, Korom, Hunter and Beaudreau set to participate.
City stands to receive $1.5 million over 10-year period should TSPLOST pass in July.
Charter schools, lobbyists' gifts, casino gambling, weapons carry permits, and right to life are some of the questions on the July 31 Primary ballots.
Less than a week after District 1 commissioner Shirley Lasster resigned and plead guilty to bribery charges, Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway hints more officials could be tainted by the corruption scandal.
Tommy Hunter, candidate for the Gwinnett County District 3 commission seat, believes government has lost sight of who it represents.
The City of Dacula will meet Thursday night to decide how to spend its share of the TSPLOST proceeds should the regional Transportation Investment Act referendum pass on July 31.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners votes unanimously to reject proposal.
Brett Smith said expansion of Briscoe Field could be good for residents in Lawrenceville and Dacula.
Group spokesperson Jim Regan calls Propeller Airports’ press conference an “admission that they know they're going to lose.”
Brett Smith calls for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to postpone any important votes until a new District 1 representative is seated.
Duluth friend Jerry Robb sets up account "to help Shirley" at Gwinnett Community Bank in Duluth.
Expressing sadness for all of Gwinnett County In the wake of scandals surrounding Shirley Lasseter's resignation, FGF wants to take the proposal to the ballot box.
After months of controversy, future of Briscoe Field may finally be settled.
The former Gwinnett District 1 commissioner apparently was struggling fiscally late in her term.
City stands to gain $1.5 million over a 10-year period if TSPLOST passes in July.
City leaders facing revenue shortfall due to declining tax digest.
Officials say Lasseter and her son also attempted to leverage Lasseter’s position to "enrich themselves personally from the proposed privatization of the Gwinnett County Airport."
The Dacula City Council will hold its monthly work session on Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Candidates qualify to run for three Gwinnett Superior, State and Probate Court vacancies created by retiring judges.
District 3 candidate Mike Korom releases memo targeting commission candidate Tommy Hunter.
Candidates will qualify for office beginning Wednesday, May 23 at 9 a.m. and ending Friday, May 25 at noon.
Candidates for Gwinnett County Clerk of Court, Superior, State and Probate Court were given an opportunity to explain why they should be elected during a judicial candidates forum sponsored by the Gwinnett Bar Association.
White House adds links touting President Obama’s accomplishments to biographies of past presidents.
If approved, the 30,000-square-foot, 50-unit personal care facility would be located near the corner of Jim Moore Road and Hog Mountain Road.
Plans for an upscale shopping center may be modified to allow 24-hour sales, automotive facilities and drive-through fast food restaurants.
Dacula City Council unanimously approves name, sets dedication ceremony for Memorial Day.
Group claims transportation tax (TSPLOST) will not relieve traffic congestion and will not be temporary.
Dacula Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks explains the history of the location of the new downtown park.
City leaders are working to narrow down a list of names for the city’s new park and are looking at reducing the frequency of parking lot parties held by city businesses.