2015 Capitol Update - Week 1

Weekly e-News from the Georgia General Assembly by Representative Brett Harrell

Election 2014: Grayson, Loganville Voters Picked Perdue, Deal

Election Day voting in Gwinnett County went largely Republican.

Grayson, Loganville Votes 2014: Updated Election Results

Woodall, Hice, Chandler, Kirby had leads late Tuesday.

Grayson, Loganville Elections: Candidates, Polling Locations, Sample Ballot

Election Day is fast approaching. See who’s running and view a sample ballot here.

Early Voting Begins in Grayson, Loganville

Gwinnett voters have several options to vote in advance of the Nov. 4 election.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Sen. Isakson to Speak to Rotary Club of Social Circle

He will speak from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday Aug. 25 at Magnolia Hall.

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court or Bust?

With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?

Georgia Politicians Call for Legalizing Marijuana

The state is the first in the South to push for less regulation as the national conversation on pot grows.

GDOT Seeks Feedback for Future Projects

An online survey will be available until the end of September.

Walton County Votes: Turnout Good; Runoff Expected in Commission Race

Voter turnout in the county was 21.3 percent, above the statewide turnout of 18.7.

U.S. Congress Candidate Hice Set for Meet-and-Greet in Loganville

Loganville Mayor Dan Curry is expected to endorse Hice for Georgia's 10th District.

Should Georgia Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is our state the next in line?

SPLOST Proposal: Parks Funding Should Go to Existing Facilities

The new three-year SPLOST program goes into effect on April 1.

Walton Co. Elections: 3 Commission Seats Will be Contested

Who's running for office in 2014?

'Slow-Poke Bill' Speeds Through Georgia House

House Bill 459 would require motorists to get out of the left lane when a faster car approaches from behind.

Annual Bids for Repairs, Maintenance, Supplies Opened by Loganville

Contracts run July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015.

Georgia Lawmakers: Transit Agencies Need Centralized Website

Alpharetta Sen. Brandon Beach wants metro Atlanta's four main transit agencies to develop a website that allows riders to plan and pay for a trip that involves riding one or more of the participating transit systems.

Five Post Offices in Gwinnett Will Be Open on Presidents Day

Locations open will offer "red vest assistance"

Gwinnett County Inclement Weather Update, Feb. 13

Many county offices open on Friday.

What's Closed in Gwinnett County on Thursday, Feb. 13?

Two GEMA shelters are open in Lawrenceville and Duluth.

What are Metro ATL's Most Critical Transportation Projects?

How is the Regional Transportation Plan, a $59 billion plan for transportation spending in an 18-county metro Atlanta region through the year 2040, stacking up?

Deal Implements Reforms for Winter Storm Warnings

Georgia governor announces members of the Severe Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force on Monday.

Gwinnett County Still Impacted by Snow Jam 2014

Ronald Reagan Parkway was still closed on Thursday morning.

Loganville, Grayson, Walton Offices Closed Jan. 29; Gwinnett Services Limited

The closings are due to the inclement weather in the winter storm.

Georgia Department of Transportation: Don't Drive in the Snow

The public is advised to avoid all unnecessary travel until midday Wednesday.

Just How Prepared Are Gwinnett, Walton Counties for the Snow Storm?

How many plows will be on the roads? How many employees will be on hand? Here's what you need to know.

Should Georgia Governor Expand State’s Medicaid Program?

State Sen. Vincent Fort was among 10 activists arrested Monday in Gov. Nathan Deal's office after calling on the state to expand its Medicaid program.

Rep. Paul Broun to Give Away AR-15 Rifle

All one has to do is register on his website to win.

Snellville Mayor Files Another Lawsuit Against City Council, Staff: News Nearby

The lawsuit involves the mayor's powers.

Register, and You Could Win an AR-15 Rifle from Rep. Paul Broun!

Rep. Broun plans to give away a rifle.

Grayson City Council Approves Comcast Settlement, Elects New Mayor Pro Tem

Laurie Anderson was voted in as the city's new mayor pro tem.

Election of Mayor Pro Tem, Comcast Settlement Agreement and More on Grayson City Council Agenda

The Grayson City Council will meet Tuesday, not Monday for the first meeting of 2014.

Gwinnett to Offer Free Assistance for Income Tax Filing Season

The opening date for filing 2013 returns arrives soon.

Rob Woodall to Host Veterans Assistance Open House

The event will be held Jan. 23 in the Gwinnett Justice Administration Center.

Grayson DDA Elects New Officers

The downtown development authority has named Chip Mitchell as the chairman, David Sitz as vice chairman, Tommy Carraway as treasurer and Josh Chastain as secretary.

Loganville Officials Take Oath of Office

The mayor and three city council members were sworn in Thursday.

Councilwoman Bids Farewell to Loganville City Council

Michelle Lynch served three years on the city council.