Steve Ramey Pushes for State Senate

Steve Ramey, a Lilburn resident and small business owner, is campaigning to unseat state Sen. Don Balfour.

Governor: 2013 Marks End of Georgia 400 Toll

The State Road and Tollway Authority will have to approve it first though.

UGA Professor: 'T-SPLOST Prospects Look Dim'

Charles Bullock, Richard B. Russell Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, sees small chance of the initiative passing.

In the News: Iowa Senate Candidate Ends Campaign, Joins Sovereign Citizen Group

Randi Shannon is abandoning her run for Iowa State Senate in favor of the 'Republic for the United States'; a former Georgia senator for the same organization discusses why he left.

Patch Survey of GOP Leaders Shows Widespread Opposition to TSPLOST

Higher taxes and lack of trust are two reasons most Republican respondents are against the transportation referendum.

Farmville Gamers More Likely to Vote for Romney

Those playing Angry Birds are more likely to vote Obama

A Candidate Meet & Greet at Berkmar High

Candidates running for various offices set up booths and took part in a meet-and-greet with the public before Gwinnett County judicial candidates debated at the The Gwinnett County Judicial Candidate Forum on The Multilingual Voter Engagement Initiative.

Lilburn City Council Meeting Notes - July 9, 2012

Millage rate, juvenile curfew, and park ordinances passed.

Juvenile Curfew on the July City Council Agenda

Lilburn City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9th

Early Voting Begins July 9

Gwinnett County voters may also vote at satellite offices July 23-27

Parkview's Travis Bowden is Eager to Lead in State Senate

Travis Bowden, a Parkview High graduate and longtime Snellville resident, is campaigning to replace state Sen. Don Balfour.

Business Licenses Issued June 9 - June 30

A listing of business licenses issued in unincorporated Lilburn

New Business Licenses in the City of Lilburn

Licenses issued in the City of Lilburn

Gambling Question to Be on Republican Primary Ballot

Georgia Republican voters will have the opportunity to vote if the state should allow casino gambling with profits benefiting education.

Obamacare - Still an Issue for Debate

Some consider the Supreme Court's ruling on June 28th a victory for healthcare; others feel it is a doomsday marker for the Constitution.

Let's Take A Vote

Travis Bowden and Steve Ramey challenge Don Balfour for the District 9 State Senate seat.

TSPLOST Public Information Sessions in Gwinnett

Monday, June 25, is first of 3 sessions to answer questions and further inform Gwinnett's voters about TSPLOST.

Looking for Seasonal Work? Get a Head Start

The Georgia Department of Labor is hosting a live chat for people seeking seasonal and temporary work from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. You can participate on Patch.

MAVEN Introduces First Mr. 'Stan Still' Video

Mr. Stan Still is a fictional Atlanta commuter suggesting ways for metro residents to cope with heavy traffic.

Lilburn CID Receives $800,000 in Grants for Transportation Improvement

Gwinnett CID's awarded $3 Million of Georgia's State Road and Tollway Authority's 2012 Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants.

New Secure Driver's Licenses and ID's To Begin July 1

Additional documents for identification will be required to renew and for first issues.

(See Video) Lilburn Pastor Haynes Is Guest Chaplin at U.S. House

Dr. Richard Benjamin Haynes, pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn, gave the invocation on the House Floor.

Lilburn Post Office Gets a Facelift

Community volunteers join post office employees to beautify the front entrance

Yellow River Post Office Ribbon Cutting at Hudson-Nash Farm

Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center officially opened the 5-Acre site today.

Job Seekers: Public Relations Manager for City Of Lilburn

The City of Lilburn is seeking a Public Relations Manager; applications accepted until June 29th.

Big News for Illegal Immigrant Students

The Obama Administration has announced a change to the country's immigration policy that reportedly gives immunity to some children who came to the United States illegally.

Gov. Deal Strongly Endorses TSPLOST

"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

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Issues Emergency Ban on Synthetic Marijuana

An increasing amount of synthetic marijuana has a new molecular structure not previously covered under Chase's Law.

Lilburn-Mountain Park Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Lilburn and Gwinnett County.

Lilburn City Council Notes

A recap of the June 11, 2012 Meeting, which included passing the 2012-013 budget.

Approval of Budget on City Council Agenda

During this second public hearing, 2012-2013 budget expected to be approved

Briscoe Field Privatization Plan Voted Down

The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners essentially killed all plans to privatize the Lawrenceville, Ga. airport at their first meeting since the resignation of Shirley Lasseter.

Travis Bowden Calls on Senate Leaders to Remove Don Balfour

Travis Bowden, a state Senate candidate, is calling for the removal of Sen. Don Balfour from his position as chairman of the Rules Committee.

Special Election to be Held Nov. 6

The special election to fill the unexpired term of former Gwinnett commissioner Shirley Lasseter will be conducted the same day as the General Election.

Airport Vote on Tuesday’s Agenda, Rejection Recommended

After months of controversy, future of Briscoe Field may finally be settled.

Fly Gwinnett Forward Seeks Referendum for Briscoe Field

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.

Shock Wave Rolls Through Duluth

Officials, citizens shocked by news about former Duluth mayor Shirley Lasseter.

Lasseter Showed Signs of Financial Distress

The former Gwinnett District 1 commissioner apparently was struggling fiscally late in her term.

Lilburn's May Town Hall Meeting - Budget & Big League Dreams

City officials answer questions about the 2013 Budget and Lilburn's DDA, along with the potential and particulars of Big League Dreams

Woodall Has GOP Challenger in District 7

David Hancock is COO of Automation Control Products. Also, a Lawrenceville attorney will seek the district post as a Democrat.