Reports: Son of State Senator Balfour Hospitalized in Afghanistan

Trey Balfour is reportedly in a hospital in Germany.

Report: Proposed Snellville Ordinance Would Require Permit to Sell Girl Scout Cookies

Door-to-door solicitors would have to be permitted, as would local fundraisers.

Public Hearing on Snellville's Propose FY 2015 Budget Scheduled at City Hall

The hearing will be 7:30 p.m. May 12; City Council will consider adoption in June.

Snellville Council Approves Excise Tax on Rental Cars

The tax, which goes into effect on July 1, is expected to generate $50,000 to $75,000 per year.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

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

Valor Awards Winner Honored by City of Snellville

Police officer Rain Nieddu won the Gwinnett Chamber Valor Awards Public Safety Person of the Year award.

Gwinnett County Set to Hire Poll Workers for 2014 Elections

Gwinnett Elections will need "thousands" of poll officials.

SPLOST Proposal: Parks Funding Should Go to Existing Facilities

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

Turn Signals to be Installed at Scenic Hwy and Pharrs Road

Federal studies say flashing yellow arrow turn signals help prevent left-turn crashes by as much as 35 percent.

Hank Johnson Will Seek Fifth Term in U.S. Congress

The congressman has represented the 4th District since 2007.

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.

Snellville Post Office Will Be Open on Presidents Day

Locations open will offer "red vest assistance"

Gwinnett County Inclement Weather Update for Feb. 14

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.

Gwinnett County Offices Delay Opening Jan. 29; Other Services Canceled

Here's a comprehensive list of what's available or not Wednesday because of the snow storm.

Drivers Warned to Stay Off Roads; Highway 78, Scenic Hwy. Are 'Getting Worse'

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

Snellville City Hall to Open Jan. 29 at Noon; Recycling, Courts, Senior Center Closed

City office and services are limited Wednesday due to the snow in the winter storm.

Plowing and Road Maintenance: Is Gwinnett County Prepared for the Snow?

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

'The Mayor Is Jeopardizing Our City's Future': Snellville City Council Recap

Resident Marilyn Swinney expressed her opinion of Mayor Kelly Kautz during the public comment portion of Monday's meeting.

Snellville Mayor's Board Nominations Shot Down Again; Councilmen Explain Why

For the third time in a row, Mayor Kelly Kautz nominated several citizens to different city boards with no support from the council.

GECC, Best Practices for Board Appointments: Snellville City Council Meeting Agenda, Jan. 27

The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. with a work session preceding it.

Kelly Kautz Files Complaint Against Snellville City Council, Staff Regarding Mayoral Powers

The civil lawsuit is against the entire city council, the city manager and the city clerk.

Pastor Responds to Backlash From Snellville Council Meeting, City Clerk Issue

Pastor Elijah Collins Jr. of New Jerusalem Baptist Church talks about how his actions were misunderstood and how Snellville needs more racial diversity represented.

Snellville Preps for Annual Street Paving Project

Several streets in the Nob Hill area and more were all tapped for the project, which could start in late February.

State of the State, New Election Dates: 2014 Capitol Update, Week 1

Rep. Brett Harrell gives an update on the Georgia General Assembly.

Snellville Politics: Racism or Race Baiting?

Gwinnett NAACP Interim President Mark A. Williams weighs in on the racism issue discussed at the last Snellville City Council meeting.

Are Snellville, Gwinnett County Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Some county and city services, such as trash and recycling, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, due to the holiday.

Gwinnett Offering Free Assistance for Income Tax Filing Season

The opening date for filing 2013 returns arrives soon.

Former Snellville Councilman Responds to 'Illegal' Meeting With Officials

Tod Warner discusses how emergency meetings, such as the one held last week after the the city clerk was reassigned, do not require the typical public notice, as the mayor claims.

Rob Woodall to Host Veterans Assistance Open House

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

Snellville Citizens Divided on City Controversy

More than dozen locals spoke about the recent actions by the council and mayor at the city council meeting Monday.

Snellville Council Passes Resolution Confirming Sanders as City Manager, Arnold as City Clerk

The motion comes after a week and a half of city controversy.

Briscoe Park Upgrades, More Board Appointments on Snellville City Council Agenda

The first regular meeting and work session of the year will take place Monday evening.

Snellville Mayor, Council Disagree on Who's the City Clerk

Kelly Kautz sent out a press release saying that Phyllis Richardson will replace current City Clerk Melisa Arnold. The council says they had no knowledge of this action.

Gwinnett County Employees to Receive First Pay Raise in Five Years

The 3 percent raise, which will be awarded to police officers, firefighters and others, was included in the 2014 budget approved by the board of commissioners.

Attorney General's Office Responds to Snellville Mayor on City Manager Issue

Mayor Kelly Kautz asked last week for an advisory opinion on whether the city council's approval of the city manager's contract was legal or not.

Many Snellville Residents Have No Heat on Coldest Day of Season

The city of Lawrenceville's gas department, which serves parts of Snellville, says the issue is related to the extremely cold temperatures.