Pep Boys: Economic Boon or Future Eyesore?

Mayor, council express concerns over proposed automotive center and site concept plan.

Paul Broun's Campaign to Send Supporters 'English: The Official Language of the USA' T-Shirt

Those who donate at least $25 to the campaign will receive a shirt.

Council to Discuss Pep Boys Variance, Special Use Permit

The public hearing and vote are scheduled for July 3, 2013.

School Taxes Set to Increase

Mayor Attends Convention for City Leaders, Announces Grand Opening of New Maintenance Facility

Army Veteran Stephen Simpson to Seek 10th Congressional District Seat

The Milledgeville resident announced Wednesday plans to run for the office being vacated by Paul Broun.

Do You Trust the Government Most of the Time?

Most people don't. What else do recent polls have to say about the mindset of the electorate?

New Wildlife Plates Now Available

Colorful license plates promoting wildlife conservation can be purchased from local tag offices.

Sewer Project to Cost $556K, County Expected to Foot Portion of the Bill

The Dacula City Council awarded the bid contingent upon Gwinnett County approving the payment of a portion of the project.

Proposed High Speed Rail Station Locations Revealed, Including One Near Dacula

The proposed rail station locations for the Charlotte to Atlanta high-speed passenger rail service were discussed during a public meeting in Suwanee.

City Opens Bid for Gravity Sewer Line Along Hopkins Creek

The gravity sewer will run from Lakeside Drive to the Hopkins Creek pump station on Stanley Road.

City of Dacula Awards $20,700 Contract for Comprehensive Plan Services

Seven companies submitted bids.

Council to Meet This Week to Discuss 2030 Comprehensive Plan Updates

The City of Dacula has received bids related to the plan update and is likely to award the best, most responsive bid during the special called meeting.

Campus Carry Bill 'Not Going to Go Away'

SB 101's sponsor Sen. Frank Ginn vows to keep fighting for the measure.

Residents Speak out Against Rezoning; Council Unanimously Approves Request

Several people attended the May 2 Dacula City Council meeting to express concern regarding the rezoning of property on Harbins Road for a drive-through cafe.

Cafe, Family Activity Center Proposed for Harbins Road Daycare Campus

The facilities would be part of the Great Beginnings complex.

Mayor on Tax Day 2013: We Cannot Tax Ourselves Enough to Maintain Federal Spending Levels

A country based on a Ponzi scheme tax structure and thousands of pages of regulation, that takes two Philadelphia lawyers to guess at what the correct tax treatment is for any item on the tax return, isn’t long for this world.

Do Lawmakers Practice 'Selective Hearing?'

Selective hearing might be the best way to describe what is taking place in the political world.

Tax Deadline Day is Monday - Are You Ready?

The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers who need more time to file shouldn't panic. Some Dacula tax preparers might be able to help.

Dacula to Study Parking, Public Transportation in Comprehensive Plan

The city is looking for a professional consultant to help update its 2030 vision plan. Transportation is one of eight key elements for study.

Dacula is Looking for Business Opportunities

In its request for proposals for a consultant to update its 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the city expresses economic development ambitions.

Dacula State Rep. Donna Sheldon to Run for Congress

Sheldon announced her plans to run for Rep. Paul Broun's open seat in 2014.

Rep. Paul Broun: Federal Debt 'An Enemy of Our Nation'

Dacula's representative in the U.S. House spoke to Clarke County GOP members on Monday night.

City Jobs Available in Lawrenceville, Sugar Hill, Winder

Sugar Hill is looking for a customer service representative in its gas department. Click the links for job descriptions and application information.

Dacula Looking for New Vision, Logo in 2030 Comprehensive Plan

The city is seeking proposals for professional services to update the plan, and expects to involve the community as well.

Dacula to Hire Additional Office Worker

The new employee will assist with elections, licensing and other administrative tasks.

New Payment System Would Eliminate Need to 'Bring a Strongbox' to City Hall

City leaders considering option to allow credit and debit card payments.

Sequestration Cuts Lead to Planned Closure of Briscoe Field Control Tower

The tower in Lawrenceville, Ga. is one of 149 regional airport control towers to close starting next month due to budget cuts.

Will Voters Be Asked to Approve a New SPLOST?

The current sales tax expires after this year.

Beaudreau's Commission Expenses Under Investigation

Ex-commissioner Mike Beaudreau is alleged to have significantly outspent his fellow commissioners while in office.

Gwinnett Commissioners to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings Beginning in April

The initial session will be in Lawrenceville. More town halls are promised.

Permits Issued for Pools, Patios and New Homes

Find out what permits have been issued in your neighborhood.

Title Tax Appeals Expected to Cost Gwinnett Taxpayers $175,000

The company that will handle the appeals, LMC Inc, will be paid $38 for every case handled.

Citizen: 'I Don't Feel Safe in My Home'

Majestic Circle resident says city's new maintenance facility is a "huge safety concern."

GDOL Says Georgia's Unemployed to Be Affected by Sequestration

Georgia Department of Labor sent out a notice advising that it has received notification from the U.S. Department of Labor to reduce Extended Unemployment Benefits by 10.7 percent, effective March 31.

Gwinnett School Board Prepared to Weather the Sequester

Federal budget cutes, which will cost the district approximately $3.4 million, are set to take effect March 1.

SPLOST up for Renewal in 2013, Council Discusses Possible Funding Allocations

Conservative estimates place expected proceeds at $3.7 million over 5-year SPLOST.

New Office Assistant Position, Maintenance Facility Grand Opening on Council Agenda

Construction bids, SPLOST and annexation request also on the agenda for the Feb. 28 Dacula City Council work session.

GCPS Superintendent: Sequestration Cuts Would Result in Loss of $3.4 Million for School System

The White House has released a state-by-state breakdown of what the budget cuts could mean. In Gwinnett County, school district officials say its means losing critical dollars for Title I programs.

Three Questions With the Mayor: Soaking Rains, Constituent Day and the Second Amendment

Dacula Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks answers questions about our community.