Gwinnett County Police Job Fair Is June 22

The department will be hiring for police officers and 911 communication officers.

News Nearby: Construction Closes Pleasant Hill Bridge for Weekend

Detours planned while Duluth bridge undergoes redesign. The I-85 bridge is scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday with DDI configuration.

City, County Leaders Discuss Need for 2014 SPLOST

The process was begun of a possible public vote in November to renew the 1 percent sales tax for Gwinnett County.

City Council To Consider Land Acquistion, Special Use Permits Monday

Also on the Norcross City Council agenda is a request to expand the Gwinnett CID. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in city hall.

Post-Memorial Day Road Closures

View our interactive map to find where, when and why local roads will be closed for construction this week, from the Gwinnett DOT.

News Nearby: Defendant in Lake Lanier Boating Deaths Has June Court Date

Paul Bennett faces charges in connection with June 2012 deaths on Lake Lanier.

When Do Gwinnett Pools Open in 2013?

County officials have some tips for "safe swimming."

Gwinnett County Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Trash pickups not affected.

Council Discusses Purchasing Retention Pond, Restoring Waterworks Facility

Norcross city leaders deliberated on a number of agenda items at its monthly Policy Work Session on Monday night.

Norcross Policy Work Session Tonight: Retention Pond Acquisition, New City Website and More

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday in city hall.

Traffic Alert: Pleasant Hill Bridge Detours Announced

The bridge will be closed June 7-10 as workers complete work on the diverging diamond interchange.

News Nearby: Georgia Governor, First Lady Speak at GOP Convention in Athens

The importance of early childhood education was the topic.

Gwinnett, Cities to Meet on Possible SPLOST Referendum

The meeting would be the beginning of the formal process of possibly calling for a referendum on the 1 percent sales tax.

New Boating Laws Take Effect on Lake Lanier

The 2013 legislation lowers Georgia's BUI limit and adds safety regulations.

County Takes Over Norcross Water-Sewer System

The switch to Gwinnett officially took place Monday, May 13.

Peachtree Corners Closes on Property Across The Forum

The city now owns the 20.6 acres of undeveloped land on Peachtree Parkway.

City Council Approves Downtown Lot Purchase, Tables Pinnacle Way Land Acquisition

Read what the Norcross City Council passed and tabled at its May city council meeting.

Norcross City Council, Mayor to Receive Pay Raises

The council passed a measure Monday that will increase their salaries and the mayor's by 50 percent. The new pay would be entitled to those who are elected on or after January 2014.

Norcross City Council Meeting Tonight: Mayor and Council's Pay Increase, Land Acquisitions, and More

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Norcross City Hall.

Norcross Introduces 'City First' Program

The city is asking residents and businesses owners to think of local companies before purchasing or using a service outside the Norcross area.

Gwinnett Parks & Recreation May 2013 Calendar

Lucky Shoals Park in Norcross will be the site of the Spring Fling and Yard Sale on May 11. Check out what other county parks have in store this month.

Gwinnett Schools Win National Green Ribbon Award

The Gwinnett County Public Schools district will split a $10,000 prize with Cobb County's Ford Elementary.

Norcross Water Services Switch Starts Friday

Gwinnett County will begin changing out city water meters for its own meters beginning April 26.

Norcross Man, Woman Arrested in Connection to Elderly Fraud Scheme

Three people from Gwinnett and two from DeKalb each face a charge of racketeering, according to Cobb County criminal warrants.

Developer Explains Why He Backed out of Purchasing Land Across The Forum

Bob Cheeley, who sits on the board of directors of Piedmont Bank in Peachtree Corners, had planned to develop the acreage across from The Forum.

Developer Backs out on Buying Land Across The Forum; City of Peachtree Corners to Purchase Lot

In a surprise turn of events, the Peachtree Corners mayor announced Tuesday night that the city would follow through on its back-up contract to purchase the 20.6 acres of undeveloped property on S.R. 141.

How Safe Routes to School Helped the Bike-Ped Trail Initiative for Beaver Ruin Road

The citizen-led team in Norcross and the Gwinnett Village CID worked together to receive federal funding for the project.

Norcross City Council Meets Monday for Policy Work Session, Special Called Meeting

Pay increases for elected officials, land acquisitions, shade structures for Lillian Webb Field and more are on the agendas for the two meetings.

Beaver Ruin Multi-Use Trail Approved, But It Won't Come Until 2016

The Gwinnett Village CID gave the go-ahead on the walking and biking trail at their monthly meeting Thursday, but because the project is using federal funding, it could be three to five years until construction starts in Norcross.

News Nearby: College Prep School Officials Indicted on Immigration Fraud Charges

Officials at the College Prep Academy in Duluth are accused of using English language school to issue fraudulent student visas. Some of the female 'students' allegedly worked in bars as prostitutes instead of attending school.

Should the Norcross Mayor and City Council Receive a Pay Raise?

Considering the elected officials haven't had an increase in compensation since 1995, higher salaries are being proposed.

News Nearby: Closure Date Extended for Briscoe Field Control Tower

All 149 air traffic control towers will continue operating until June 15.

24 E.Coli Cases Prompt Farm Rich to Expand Recall

The voluntary recall has been expanded to include all food products from its Waycross, Ga. plant due to possible E.Coli contamination. No deaths have been reported, but seven people have been hospitalized.

Norcross Planning and Zoning Board Looking For New Members

Two positions are currently open on the city board.

More Norcross Transportation Work Approved by Gwinnett BOC

Commissioners keep up an active agenda in 2013 of transportation improvements.

Town Hall Meeting on Immigration Reform Scheduled in Norcross

State Sen. Curt Thompson to be joined at meeting by U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and State Rep. Pedro Marin to discuss bill slated to be introduced in U.S. Senate.

Norcross to Purchase Old Cotton Gin, Women's Bathroom to Be Built Near Thrasher Park and More City Council News

Read what happened in the April city council meeting Monday.

Norcross City Council Votes in Favor of Selling Water-Sewer System to County

The vote was unanimous in the April city council meeting Monday.

Norcross City Council Meeting Tonight: Water-Sewer System, Old Cotton Gin and More

Making a women's only bathroom near Thrasher Park and increasing the mayor and city council's pay are also on the agenda.

Recall Issued on Farm Rich Frozen Snacks for Possible E. Coli

The voluntary recall includes certain batches of Mini Quesadillas, Mini Pizza Slices, Philly Cheese Steaks and Mozzarella bites sold nationwide in November 2012.