Wednesday, November 9, 2011
With more money for schools, Gwinnett Schools CEO J. Alvin Wilbanks says thank you.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Editor's note: The following message from Gwinnett County Public Schools CEO/Supt. J. Alvin Wilbanks was posted on the district's website today, following the E-SPLOST passing with 60 percent of the vote. In just two weeks, we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day... but in Gwinnett County Public Schools, the time for giving thanks is now. On November 8, Gwinnett citizens went to the polls and again showed their support for public education in our county by voting to extend the one-cent sales tax for schools. Passage of the education SPLOST certainly is cause for celebration in the school district. But the victory really belongs to Gwinnett's children, their parents and teachers, and the people who live and work in Gwinnett County. Everyone will…
The E-SPLOST is expected to bring $858.9 million in revenue.
Despite the displeasure of some Snellville residents, the E-SPLOST, also known as the Education Special Local Option Sales Tax, passed in Gwinnett County Precinct 10, which is located in Snellville , was one of only a handful of areas that did not favor the 1-cent sales tax for school upgrades, according to a county map that illustrates final tallies. Still some 60 percent (20,955) voted for the measure with 40 percent (20,277) voting against it, according to unofficial results posted by county officials. With this result, the 1-cent E-SPLOST will continue through January 2013 after it runs out on Dec. 31, 2012. It is not a new tax, but simply an extension of the tax as it stands right now. It will run another five years. It is expected to…
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Snellville voters head to the polls on three critical issues that will affect the future.
Today is Election Day. Voters in Snellville and throughout Gwinnett County will head to the polls to decide critical issues involving leadership, education and retail. (Read our story on Election Day here, including quotes from candidates, supporters and turnout.) In Snellville, voters will decide between attorney Kelly Kautz and Barbara Bender, a certified public accountant, for the position of mayor. Three open seats for city council already have been decided, with Dave Emanuel, Diane Krause and Bobby Howard running in uncontested races. In addition, citizens will decide whether Sunday package alcohol sales come to Snellville. It is one of handful of municipalities in Gwinnett County, including nearby Loganville, that will be voting on …
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Sean Murphy shares his thoughts on the education SPLOST vote tomorrow.
- OPINION
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Monday, November 7, 2011
The water tower may be gone but the motto lives on: Gwinnett Is Great. Home to 1,500 high tech companies, 830 manufacturers and 579 internationally based businesses, Gwinnett County is an economic powerhouse. Why? Most will point to a well educated workforce, thanks to our top performing public schools. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is one of the state’s leaders in test scores and graduation rates; last year it was named the best urban public school district in the country. In Gwinnett County, education is a top priority for parents and the community as a whole. A well educated labor force attracts businesses, creates jobs and prepares children for the future. On November 8, county ballots will ask voters whether to renew …
william bundrant
9:59 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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