Tuesday, April 10, 2012
GOP presidential hopeful, Rick Santorum, said Tuesday race is over for him.
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Tuesday, April 10
After suffering defeats in three states last week, Rick Santorum announced Tuesday that he is supending his presidential campaign in the 2012 GOP presidential contest, according to the Washington Post. "We made a decision over the weekend that, while this presidential reace for us is over - for me - and we will suspend our campaign effective today, we are not done fighting," said Santorum. The former Pennsylvania senator has not endorsed any of the three remaining candidates, but according to the report, the Mitt Romney campaign has asked for a meeting to discuss an endorsement which Santorum is said to be "open" to. Santorum won contests in 11 states, but lost last week in Wisconsin, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Were you …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Wright, Aulbach, Christopher and Gratwick get the nod from voters in Tuesday's runoff election.
The long wait is finally over. Peachtree Corners, at last, has its mayor and all six council members in place and can now begin the process of building a brand new city. Voters elected Alex Wright, Post 3, Jeanne Aulbach, Post 4, Lorri Christopher, Post 5 and Weare Gratwick, Post 6 in Tuesday's runoff election. The March 6 election produced a mayor, Mike Mason, and city council members for Post 1, Phil Sadd, and Post 2, Jay Lowe. But the remaining city council seats for Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6 were undecided resulting in a runoff election. "I'm excited about the people who will be on our city council," said Mason when the results came in Tuesday night. "Now we can really get going." Tuesday also meant the end of an arduous journey for all …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Unofficial results are in for Peachtree Corners council runoffs.
Gwinnett County election officials reported these results in the Peachtree Corners city council runoffs, with all precincts reporting. Post 3 David Proud - 423 (37%) Alex Wright - 707 (63%) Post 4 Jeanne Aulbach - 1458 (63%) Robert Byars - 847 ( 37%) Post 5 Lorri Christopher - 1176 (51%) Gray Terry - 1137 (49%) Post 6 Weare Gratwick - 1250 (52%) Brian Stickney - 1154 (48%)
Peachtree Corners voters return to the polls to elect council members for Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6.
There is still work to be done for Peachtree Corners voters who return to the polls today to elect four city council members. Only the mayor and council members for Posts 1 and 2 were elected on March 6. Mike Mason was elected as the city's first mayor, Phil Sadd won the Post 1 seat and Jay Lowe the city council seat for Post 2. The majority of city council seats are yet to be filled. Still undecided are the city council members for Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6, which makes today's runoff election even more important to this new city. Traditionally runoff elections do not draw the same number of voters, many choose not to go back to the polls to cast their vote again for the same candidates they had already voted for. But that was not the case …
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The District III rep faces a re-election challenge in 2012.
Gwinnett school board member Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, whose district includes several Peachtree Corners schools, has begun accepting campaign contributions for her re-election bid. Murphy's District III, like the other GCPS districts, was redrawn recently by the Georgia General Assembly after the 2010 Census. The district now includes North Gwinnett High and Peachtree Ridge High. She retains Duluth High and Norcross High in the new district. According to state records, Deborah Mason, wife of incoming Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason, contributed $250 to Murphy in February. Jan Lupuloff, a Norcross High backer, contributed $1,000 in February. Lupuloff and her husband Aaron hosted a reception in March for new Norcross High principal Will …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Voters head back to the polls on Tuesday to elect the final four candidates to fill Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Monday, April 2
It seems like it's been a long time since Peachtree Corners voters chose by referendum vote last November to become a city. And a lot has taken place in those five months including 19 citizens who qualified as candidates to run for one of the six city council seats. Now the city is just one day away from completing the process. Tomorrow, April 3 the polls open at 7 a.m. You've undoubtedly seen a plethoria of campaign signs pop up over the past few days. The eight candidates vying for the four remaining seats for Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6 have been working hard on the campaign trail. Now it's your turn to take a few moments to head back to the polls one more time. Runoff elections usually draw fewer voters than which makes your vote even more …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Friday, March 30, is the last day for advanced voting.
The runoff elections for the four remaining Peachtree Corners city council seats is Tuesday, April 3, which is also spring break for Gwinnett public school children and a time when many families head out of town for the holiday. For those who will be out of town, or unable to vote on election day, Advanced voting is one option offered by the Gwinnett County Elections Office. Advanced (in person) voting is available through Friday, March 30, 2012 at the county's main elections office in Lawrenceville at 455 Grayson Highway between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Voters who not able to vote in advance or are unable to make it to the polls, may choose to vote by absentee ballot. Visit the Gwinnett County Election's Office website for complete …
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Can't make it to the polls for the runoff elections? Early and absentee voting available.
Peachtree Corners voters head back to the polls on April 3 to choose between eight candidates to fill the four remaining city council seats that were undecided after the March 6 vote. The polling locations will be the same as in the March 6th election. If you will be unable to cast your vote for the runoff elections, advanced and absentee voting will also be available through the Gwinnett County Election Office. Voters who would like to vote in advance may do so beginning Friday, March 23 through Friday, March 30. Advanced (in person) voting will take place at only one location: Gwinnett County Elections Office at 455 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville Mon - Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Voters who not able to vote in advance or are unable to …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The candidates for Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6 had a chance to make their final presentation before Peachtree Corners voters Monday night.
It's down to the wire - just two weeks until the April 3rd runoff. Monday night Peachtree Corners voters had one last chance to see the eight candidates vying for the final four city council seats as the council-member hopefuls answered the audience's questions at the final UPCCA candidate forum. "One thing I can tell you, is they sure are good sports," said Gay Shook, UPCCA vice president of programs, as she recognized the men and women who have been a part of all five forums. Monday night's forum was held in the fellowship hall of Christ the King Lutheran Church from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Nearly 125 voters came to hear candidates for Post 3 (David Proud and Alex Wright), Post 4 (Jeanne Aulbach and Robert Byars), Post 5 (Lorri Christopher and …
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Monday, March 19, 2012
The final eight city council candidates will be together one final time, come hear them speak and answer your questions Monday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King church.
Runoff elections are just two weeks away. Peachtree Corners voters must choose between eight men and women who are seeking the four city council seats that are still undecided. The United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA) is hosting a final candidate forum on Monday, March 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church to give voters the chance to hear the candidates answer audience questions before the runoff elections on April 3. Come and compare the candidates for District 3, and the At-Large Posts 4, 5, and 6. Mayor-Elect Mike Mason will be presenting Mike's Minutes before the candidates take their questions. Following is a list of the candidates and the posts they are seeking: Post 3: David Proud and Alex Wright Post 4: Jeanne …
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Judy Putnam
4:44 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
It's not Peachtree Corners news Ray. But from time to time, you may notice we publish news that has a broad appeal and of interest to readers no matter where they might live. The presidential race falls within that category. Thanks for writing. more ›