Moratorium Issues Discussed at City Council Meeting

Peachtree Corners Mayor acknowledges the 90-day moratorium has created issues for some residents and businesses.

In its weekly meeting the City Council met to finalize the ordinance to create the position of city manager. But the 90-day building moratorium placed by Gwinnett County was what was on most people's minds who attended the meeting. It was intended to avoid such problems as the new city of Johns Creek faced when a permit for an adult video and merchandise store, the Love Shack, was able to get permitting before the city could officially manage the planning and zoning explained Mayor Mike Mason. Unfortunately a blanket moratorium also affects homeowners seeking a building permit to build a new back deck or a business owner who wants to reconfigure the interior of an office building to accommodate a new client. "We will keep the moratorium as…

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On This Day in History

It was 235 years ago today that Georgia patriot Button Gwinnett received a fatal wound in a duel.

May 16, 1777: On this day in 1777, British-born Georgia Patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence Button Gwinnett receives a bullet wound in a duel with his political rival, Georgia city Whig Lachlan McIntosh. Three days later, Gwinnett died as a result of the gangrenous wound. McIntosh was also shot in the duel, but the wound was not fatal. Button Gwinnett was born in Down Hatherly, Gloucestershire, England, and was baptized in Gloucester in 1735. He was married and began a career in trading while still in Britain. In the 1760s, Gwinnett moved first to Charleston, South Carolina, then to Savannah, Georgia, where he had established himself as a trader by 1765. Entering politics in 1769, he was elected to the Commons House of …

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Volunteers Deliver Smiles One Meal at a Time

Meals on Wheels program delivers to housebound clients in the Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Duluth and Lilburn areas.

  By Cheryl Collins What’s it like to be involved with Norcross Meals on Wheels? We have been the lucky recipients of many hand-crocheted doilies and potholders from Ms. Eula Mae, whose hands were always busy with a ball of yarn. Ms. Mary blessed us many times over, especially when it was raining.  Ms. Lena loves to show us her family photo album. She may forget that we’ve already seen it, but she can certainly remember the details of her youth. We’ve known Mr. and Mrs. S. (name omitted at family's request) for years. She nursed him back to health after a debilitating stroke, so it was quite sad when she died, leaving him behind and still in a wheelchair. These folks are our clients, and we are the volunteers who have had the pleasure of …

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Before You Go, Check Our Live Traffic Map

Peachtree Corners commuters - find the tie-ups and slowdowns right here on our live map.

  We're here to help ease the pain of your daily commute. Each weekday we provide a traffic map, with help from Mapquest. This is customized for the Peachtree Corners community. And clicking on the "larger map" feature at the bottom also brings up the larger Mapquest version for you to get directions, etc. Before you walk out the door, find out where the traffic tie-ups are and avoid sitting in traffic any longer than you already do. Use the map to: If you see an icon such as an orange triangle that appears on the map, mouse over the icon for information on just what's holding up the traffic in that spot. The roads that show up in green are free flowing, the yellow means expect slow traffic on this portion of the road and if you see red, …

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TSPLOST 'Wireside Chats' Scheduled

Online and telephone Q&A forums are coming for people to ask about the Regional Transportation Referendum.

Elected officials in each of the 10 Atlanta-area counties will be holding free "wireside chats" in June to answer citizens' questions on the upcoming TSPLOST vote, according to a news release. Gwinnett BOC Chairman Charlotte Nash and Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson will hold their session on June 7, 6:15 p.m. Citizens can access the session by calling 404-463-3227 or by visiting www.wiresidechats.com. Each chat will last for one hour and will focus on projects in the local officials’ areas. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly of their local officials. If a question is not answered during the call, the caller will receive a response via email. On July 31, residents across the 10-county Atlanta region including …

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David Leader

7:56 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Vote no to the T-Splot. Seriously, I still haven't forgiven Gwinnett for that travesty of an idea that is the "Peach Pass" that is STILL draining us of money.   more ›

Local Rotary Club Hosts 'Aimee's Blood Drive'

On May 21 the South Gwinnett Rotary Club is holding a blood drive for Aimee Copeland, the Snellville woman fighting a deadly flesh-eating disease.

The South Gwinnett Rotary Club will hold "Aimee's Blood Drive" on May 21 in honor of Aimee Copeland, a South Gwinnett High School graduate battling a devastating flesh-eating disease.  The community blood drive will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at First Baptist Snellville inside the Family and Children's Center. Registration is requested for planning purposes, so click here to let the rotary club know that you will attend. The Shepeard Community Blood Center which supplies the JMS Burn Center in Augusta where Copeland is a patient will be collecting blood. Copeland will then  receive credit for every blood donation given. Related stories: UPDATED: Snellville Woman Fighting Flesh-Eating Disease, Survival Chances Grim Connecticut Musician …

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Cooking With Carol

Spinach Salad Perfect for Spring

There’s nothing better to whet your warm weather palate than some tasty and nutritious spinach salad.

Spinach served in a salad gives lots of bang for the buck. It’s full of B vitamins and pairs well with so many toppings from meat to fruits and cheeses to nuts. To top that off it is good served with both savory and sweet dressings. Since folks like spinach raw and cooked it can be topped with either a warm or cold dressing.  This versatile vegetable brings many options to the table. Make almost any spinach salad, top it with chicken or salmon and you have a delightful main dish. I love meals like this because you can get in and out of the kitchen quickly and without even turning on the stove; that is, of course, if you have some pre-cooked chicken or fish. A rotisserie chicken from the market makes it a cinch.  By the way, try throwing …

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Carol's Corner

'Giving Back' Part of Retiree's Life Now

Peachtree Corners resident, Jack Lane was "looking for some exercise" when he wandered into the Norcross Cooperative Ministries, Now he serves as the organization's co-president.

Six and a half years ago Jack Lane sold his business and settled into retirement. But six months later his doctor recommended that he become more active. Soon thereafter he walked into the office of the Norcross Cooperative Ministry, where he hoped to help out, and asked “How can I get some exercise here?” They provided him with not only exercise, but an opportunity to serve many people in our community and he’s been working with them ever since.  The Norcross Co-op Ministry is a not for profit organization funded primarily by 22 churches. As stated on its wedsite it’s an “Ecumenical ministry serving Norcross and surrounding areas by providing food, financial aid and counseling to people and families in crisis.” The Norcross Cooperative …

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