Tuesday, April 16, 2013
County leaders soon will continue the series in Suwanee.
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Tuesday, April 16
Gwinnett County leaders held the first in a series of town hall meetings for the public on Tuesday, April 1. More will follow. According to the Gwinnett County website, the next one is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, at George Pierce Park in Suwanee. The schedule: Tuesday, April 30 · 6:15pm – 8:30pm George Pierce Park Community Center 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee Wednesday, May 1 · 6:15pm – 8:30pm Grayson High School 50 Hope Hollow Road in Loganville Thursday, May 9 · 6:15pm – 8:30pm Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center 4651 Britt Road in Norcross Representatives from county departments will be at the open houses to answer questions and talk about the services they provide. Beginning at 7:00 pm, the commissioners will invite …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
June Gotthardt and Karen Devine will display their works beginning March 2 at George Pierce Park.
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Wednesday, February 27
In Suwanee, you're never far from an arts display, and two artists will put their works on exhibit soon at George Pierce Park in Suwanee. According to a Gwinnett Parks news release, June Gotthardt's work is landscape scenery of the North Carolina mountains, which will leave you with an appreciation for Appalachia. Karen Devine's work emphasizes a "child-like sense of wonder." The exhibit will run from Saturday, March 2, through May 31. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 678-277-0910, or visit www.gwinnettparks.com. Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The Libertarian candidate also finds a supporter. Share your thoughts.
There was no voting line at midday Tuesday at George Pierce Park in Suwanee, unlike the recent early voting. But there still was plenty of voter reaction as Election Day 2012 progressed. Jeff Gough used this election to change his normal voting pattern and back President Obama. The reason? His girlfriend has Crohn's Disease, a digestive disorder, and he believes Obama's policies would make insurance for her easier to obtain. "(His girlfriend) didn't have it when she was diagnosed, and now there's a pre-existing condition," he explained. He noted that such insurance still would be expensive -- $300 monthly, with a $1,500 deductible. -- What are you seeing and hearing on Election Day? Share your experiences in the comments below. "But I …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Despite a long wait and having an Obama campaign sign stolen from her yard, a woman enjoys the mission.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Note: This is an email to Suwanee Patch by a reader. We stood in line for 6 hours to vote at George Pierce Park in Suwanee, GA (Gwinnett County). Even though we had planned to go out and vote on Saturday early voting day, we were even more inspired to vote when our Obama/Biden yard sign was stolen right out of our yard on Friday night. When my husband woke me up on Saturday morning, he told me that our sign was gone, but we both agreed that the best way for us to show our support for President Obama was by casting our vote on Saturday, so that's what we did. We met so many wonderful people while standing in line for 6 hours, some who were clearingly on different ends of the political spectrum than us. We were sharing stories, food and …
People waited for hours as satellite voting opened at George Pierce Park on Saturday.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
If Saturday was any indication, George Pierce Park in Suwanee will be a very busy place this week. Early voting for the 2012 elections will resume on Monday, October 29, and run through Friday, November 2, at the park's community center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last Saturday, on the first day of satellite voting at the park, the voting line stretched into the park's main street before 10 a.m. One voter said that she arrived before 8 a.m. (polls opened at 9) and still had to wait 20 minutes to vote. Others have left comments saying that they waited in line for several hours. On Election Day, November 6, all voting will be done at county precincts. -- Have you voted yet? How long did you wait? Tell us in the comments below. See also: Don’…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The queue at George Pierce Park was into the main park street before 10 a.m.
Want to vote in Suwanee on Saturday? Pack a lunch. Before 10 a.m. on the first day of satellite voting (October 27) in Suwanee, the voter line stretched into the main street of George Pierce Park. Voting was in the park's community center. A Duluth resident, who asked not to be identified, said she arrived at the park about 7:45 a.m., although polls opened at 9 a.m. She voted in about 20 minutes. The Gwinnett Sheriff's Office officer who was monitoring the area said he was not surprised by the turnout, and that he was expecting a calm crowd. Early satellite voting will continue at George Pierce Park from October 29 through November 2. -- Patch will have continuing coverage of election matters in Suwanee and Gwinnett. -- Have you voted …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Public input meetings are scheduled during October for 2013 capital improvement plan.
The Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of public input meetings during the month of October. A session is planned at George Pierce Park in Suwanee. Members of the Gwinnett community are encouraged to attend one or more of these meetings where they will have a chance to provide input for the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan Update. -- What are your suggestions for Gwinnett parks? Tell us in the comments below. The 2013 Capital Improvement Plan Update is set to build on the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan from 2007. It's an opportunity for residents with concerns or interests in the provision and maintenance of new park facilities in Gwinnett to voice their interests. This meetings will be held …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Two photographers' works are at Gwinnett's George Pierce Park through September.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
An art exhibit that includes photographs of various Gwinnett County scenes is now on display at George Pierce Park in Suwanee. "Scenes From Gwinnett" by Hal Jones showcases photographs throughout the county, according to a Gwinnett County news release. Also, a second exhibit on display is entitled "Doors to the World," by Charles Rogers. Rogers’ photography reflects his travels. What is your favorite part about George Pierce Park? Tell us in the comments below? The exhibit is free and open through Sept. 27. Days/hours are Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Jones enjoyed decades of snapshot photography in Europe, the United States and Asia. He retired to Gwinnett County in …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Jazz event will be at George Pierce Park on Buford Highway.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A musical event featuring jazz and refreshments will be held Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., at George Pierce Park in Suwanee. Called "Rock-in & Rhythm," the event is geared for seniors, always a primary focus of the park's recreational events. The band B.A. Project reportedly will be featured. This was coordinated with Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett, as part of Older Americans Month. Pre-registration encouraged; call 770-831-4173. Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Friday, April 20, 2012
The $240,000 in funds will be used for installing, repairing and maintaining security cameras in county parks, parks facilities and other county buildings.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Gwinnett commissioners Tuesday (April 17) approved a contract to install new cameras in county parks to improve public safety. The $240,000 contract with GC&E Systems Inc. will cover installing and maintaining security cameras over the next year. Gwinnett Community Services Director Phil Hoskins explained that Parks and Recreation will use about $170,000 of the contract amount to install new security cameras in various parks, park facilities and county buildings. Support Services will use remaining funds for repair and maintain existing cameras. "We have not yet determined which parks where the new cameras will be installed," Hoskins said. Some parks have existing cameras. The SPLOST sales tax will pay for about two-thirds of the contract …
Steve Burns
6:44 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks, Beverly. Suwanee voters were indeed dedicated. more ›