Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Comments are now closed, but you can replay what was written last night and this morning.
- GOVERNMENT
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Our team of Patch Local Editors reported all afternoon and into the night Tuesday as Gwinnett voters went to the polls. This live blog, now closed for comments, includes coverage from votes for offices in nine communities, alcohol sales on Sunday, the county E-SPLOST and whether Peachtree Corners voters approve becoming a city. Our thanks to all of you who read and commented. If interested, you can go back and see what readers had to say as the results came in.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Here's information from the September 30th campaign disclosure forms.
A chief executive of Eastside Hospital and well-known auto dealership have made contributions to the Snellville mayoral campaigns of Barbara Bender and Kelly Kautz, according to state records. Dustin Greene, chief operating officer of Eastide Medical Center in Snellville, made a $250 contribution on July 2 to Bender's campaign. And, Dwight Harrison Volkswagen made a $500 contribution in September to Kautz's campaign. Both Greene and Harrison are past members of the Evermore CID, with Harrison being the longest serving of the two. All candidates for public office in Georgia are required to disclose financial details and campaign contributions. Kautz filed hers by mail, while Bender filed hers electronically. Snellville Patch looked at the …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Barbara Bender and Kelly Kautz stated their positions on a number of issues at South Gwinnett High School's mayoral debate October 20, 2001.
Snellville's two candidates for mayor -- Kelly Kautz and Barbara Bender -- traded a few jabs here and there, but overall the Thursday evening election debate proved informative and respectful. Led by South Gwinnett High School students, the debate brought out about 250 people to hear the candidates' positions on a number of issues ranging from community pride to crime and safety. Students asked the questions and moderated the event. Overall, both candidates believe they have what it takes to be mayor. Bender, who announced her candidacy for mayor first, is running on accomplishments made during her tenure on council: a new police department, a new public works facility, a plan for the town center and more. Moving forward, Bender said she …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Candidates Barbara Bender and Kelly Kautz met at South Gwinnett High for an election debate.
We captured some video of each candidate talking about the city of Snellville's sense of community. There was definitely much more said at the debate. Check back with Snellville Patch for a full report on the night's mayoral debate, which was held at South Gwinnett High School.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
If you watched the Republican Primary debate Tuesday night in Nevada, who do you think came out on top and why?
- ELECTIONS
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
As the Republican Primary season kicks into high gear, the candidates are now going after each other hard as they battle for voters' attention. Georgia businessman Herman Cain, who recently moved into first place alongside Mitt Romney, took heat in the Oct. 18 Primary debate from most of the other candidates for his 9-9-9 plan and Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry got into a couple of heated debates. The other Georgia candidate in the debate, Newt Gingrich, appeared a calm and confident voice in the mix. Who do you think won the debate Tuesday, and why?
Monday, October 17, 2011
Citizens of Snellville may begin advance voting now until November 4.
Snellville citizens may now start early voting. Early voting begins 8 a.m. Monday, October 17 (today) for the 2011 November elections. There will be a general election to vote in new council members and a special election to vote on an alcohol sales referendum. Although there are four posts open, including three council spots and the mayor's seat, only the mayor's race will be decided in the election. Because no one is running against the three council candidates -- Dave Emanuel for Post 1, Diane Krause for Post 2 and Bobby Howard for Post 4, the three newbies are elected by default. Mayoral candidates, Barbara Bender and Kelly Kautz will still battle it out for the city's top elected spot. Both ladies had to step down from their council …
Laura Sullivan
9:58 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Hi Andi, Did you go to the back of the church? The polling spot was a little hidden, I've heard from many people. Either way, that is a shame. more ›