Courtesy http://www.ledger-enquirer.com
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police say they are trying to identify the skeletal remains of a man found in woods near Georgia 316.
Police spokesman Cpl. David Schiralli said Tuesday the cause of death also isn't known.
Schiralli said employees of a tree service were working in some woods near the Barrow County line when they found the scattered bones on Monday.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Authorities trying to identity skeletal remains
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police say they are trying to identify the skeletal remains of a man found in woods near Georgia 316.
Police spokesman Cpl. David Schiralli said Tuesday the cause of death also isn't known.
Schiralli said employees of a tree service were working in some woods near the Barrow County line when they found the scattered bones on Monday.
Police spokesman Cpl. David Schiralli said Tuesday the cause of death also isn't known.
Schiralli said employees of a tree service were working in some woods near the Barrow County line when they found the scattered bones on Monday.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Memorial Day 2009 in Suwanee: Speaking with 'Greatest Generation'
by Todd Sorenson / Appen Newspapers
May 21, 2009 10:36 AM
Bob Taubenheim is a cheese head. He was born in 1920 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He, like each of his 10 siblings, was born at home. This was the norm in the early 20th century, particularly in rural areas and small towns.
As WWII began, the three of Bob's four older brothers who were of draft age, were all drafted. Two weeks after Pearl Harbor, at age 21, Bob volunteered because, "It was the right thing to do." His brothers Walter and Bill both served in Europe, and survived the war. His brother Harley was killed in Africa in July 1943.
Bob scored well on the AGCT (Army General Classification Test), which resulted in assignment to the Army Air Corps and 6 months of training in aircraft mechanics. His first duties were in support of an observation squadron, which flew submarine and ship watching missions along the east coast. After one of his first (2 week) furloughs, he returned to base to discover that his unit had moved from Tennessee to Rhode Island. In those days, before cell phones and instant communication, and in the midst of the hectic early days of the war, such things were not unusual. Bob ended up having to hitchhike up the east coast to rejoin his group.
Eventually he became a mechanic and crew chief for B-25 bombers. When he found out that there was a 50 percent pay premium for flying, he signed up. Practice runs were performed at tree top level, as the twin engine B-25, a strafing and skip bombing aircraft. In spite of a year of training on the B-25, Bob flew only one combat mission on that aircraft. One day in October 1943 he was promoted to Tech Sergeant and informed that he was now a gunner and engineer on a heavy bomber B-24, for which he had received no prior instruction. Such was the on-the-job training program in the middle of the WWII.
His first exposure to the newly assigned aircraft came on the flight from the east coast to San Francisco, then on to Port Moresby, New Guinea. Amazingly, at a stopover camp in Australia, Bob recognized a fellow driving a passing truck as someone from his home town of Sheboygan. He greeted the driver, and was told, "I'm sorry about your brother." This was how Bob found out that his brother Harley had been killed in action. Little had Bob known that a chance dinner together with Harley a few months earlier, would be the last time anyone in their family would see Harley alive.
As a crew member of the one of the "Jolly Rogers" 90th Bomber Group, Bob flew 55 missions aboard the B-24 "Kay-O" based in Port Moresby. Many sorties were flown at night to avoid Japanese fighter plane attacks. Amazingly, through all of those 10-12 hour evening flights, through often intense anti-aircraft flak, and through daytime raids that frequently met with significant Japanese fighter resistance, Bob was never wounded.
They came close to disaster on many occasions. Once, a gas cap blew off and a stream of gas floated from the gas tank back into the plane, filling it with highly combustible fuel. On one run, the bomb rack mechanism jammed. While standing on a narrow piece of steel, with several thousand feet of empty space between them and the water below, Bob and another crew member worked feverishly to manually un-jam it (which they managed to do). Another time, an anti-aircraft round ripped all the way through the fuselage and exploded a short distance outside of the plane. Had the timed explosion occurred a fraction of a second earlier, it would have detonated inside the plane, killing everyone on board. Bob does not question the reasons for the divine hand of protection in his case, he is just thankful for it.
Life in the oppressively hot and humid camp in New Guinea was filled with insects, snakes, passing bands of tribal natives, and other things not found in small town Wisconsin. That included seeing many comrades suffer from "the New Guinea crud," a skin infection contracted by prolonged exposure to the tropical conditions. At times, USO entertainers came through, including Jack Benny and Gary Cooper (the latter of which always seemed to be drunk).
By war's end, Bob had earned the Air Medal with 2 oak clusters. In late 1944 he had earned enough "points" for discharge. He headed home. While there, he met Mary Ellen Greene. Mary Ellen taught at a nearby school, and frequented the restaurant where Bob was working.
After a couple of years in Sheboygan, amidst uncertain job prospects, Bob decided to rejoin the Air Force. He and Mary Ellen were married on April 17, 1948 at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey. Just days after the ceremony, Bob was sent to Germany, where he was involved in supplying engines for the aircraft that flew the great Berlin airlift at the beginning of the Cold War.
After leaving the service, the couple returned to the States and settled in the Milwaukee area, where Bob went to work in HR, and where their three daughters were born. Eventually, the Taubenheims moved to Reno, where they lived for many years, and where Bob retired in 1986. When grandkids started arriving in the mid 1990's, Bob and Mary Ellen decided to move to the Atlanta area to be closer to the two daughters and families who live in Gwinnett County.
Bob was reluctant to pontificate about his philosophy of life. I did press for his insights about 61 years of marriage (as of April), parenting, and life's lessons. Bob stressed the importance of a higher education. Each of his three daughters completed college—one continuing on to receive a Masters, and another a Doctorate.
He advised that managing money well is a key to successful living.
In his 88 years, he said that there had been only one time that he had bought something on credit (other than mortgages), and in that case he and Mary Ellen had paid off their debt in two months. Imagine how the economic picture in this country might look if millions of people had followed the simple principal that if you cannot pay cash for something, you cannot afford it.
Concerning marriage, Bob pointed out that while it is not always easy, it is simple: a lifetime vow is a lifetime vow. Mary Ellen quoted the council of her father: "If you pick a lemon in the garden of love, you darn well better make lemonade."
Whatever their recipe for marital success, the Taubenheims obviously have one.
May 21, 2009 10:36 AM
Bob Taubenheim is a cheese head. He was born in 1920 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He, like each of his 10 siblings, was born at home. This was the norm in the early 20th century, particularly in rural areas and small towns.
As WWII began, the three of Bob's four older brothers who were of draft age, were all drafted. Two weeks after Pearl Harbor, at age 21, Bob volunteered because, "It was the right thing to do." His brothers Walter and Bill both served in Europe, and survived the war. His brother Harley was killed in Africa in July 1943.
Bob scored well on the AGCT (Army General Classification Test), which resulted in assignment to the Army Air Corps and 6 months of training in aircraft mechanics. His first duties were in support of an observation squadron, which flew submarine and ship watching missions along the east coast. After one of his first (2 week) furloughs, he returned to base to discover that his unit had moved from Tennessee to Rhode Island. In those days, before cell phones and instant communication, and in the midst of the hectic early days of the war, such things were not unusual. Bob ended up having to hitchhike up the east coast to rejoin his group.
Eventually he became a mechanic and crew chief for B-25 bombers. When he found out that there was a 50 percent pay premium for flying, he signed up. Practice runs were performed at tree top level, as the twin engine B-25, a strafing and skip bombing aircraft. In spite of a year of training on the B-25, Bob flew only one combat mission on that aircraft. One day in October 1943 he was promoted to Tech Sergeant and informed that he was now a gunner and engineer on a heavy bomber B-24, for which he had received no prior instruction. Such was the on-the-job training program in the middle of the WWII.
His first exposure to the newly assigned aircraft came on the flight from the east coast to San Francisco, then on to Port Moresby, New Guinea. Amazingly, at a stopover camp in Australia, Bob recognized a fellow driving a passing truck as someone from his home town of Sheboygan. He greeted the driver, and was told, "I'm sorry about your brother." This was how Bob found out that his brother Harley had been killed in action. Little had Bob known that a chance dinner together with Harley a few months earlier, would be the last time anyone in their family would see Harley alive.
As a crew member of the one of the "Jolly Rogers" 90th Bomber Group, Bob flew 55 missions aboard the B-24 "Kay-O" based in Port Moresby. Many sorties were flown at night to avoid Japanese fighter plane attacks. Amazingly, through all of those 10-12 hour evening flights, through often intense anti-aircraft flak, and through daytime raids that frequently met with significant Japanese fighter resistance, Bob was never wounded.
They came close to disaster on many occasions. Once, a gas cap blew off and a stream of gas floated from the gas tank back into the plane, filling it with highly combustible fuel. On one run, the bomb rack mechanism jammed. While standing on a narrow piece of steel, with several thousand feet of empty space between them and the water below, Bob and another crew member worked feverishly to manually un-jam it (which they managed to do). Another time, an anti-aircraft round ripped all the way through the fuselage and exploded a short distance outside of the plane. Had the timed explosion occurred a fraction of a second earlier, it would have detonated inside the plane, killing everyone on board. Bob does not question the reasons for the divine hand of protection in his case, he is just thankful for it.
Life in the oppressively hot and humid camp in New Guinea was filled with insects, snakes, passing bands of tribal natives, and other things not found in small town Wisconsin. That included seeing many comrades suffer from "the New Guinea crud," a skin infection contracted by prolonged exposure to the tropical conditions. At times, USO entertainers came through, including Jack Benny and Gary Cooper (the latter of which always seemed to be drunk).
By war's end, Bob had earned the Air Medal with 2 oak clusters. In late 1944 he had earned enough "points" for discharge. He headed home. While there, he met Mary Ellen Greene. Mary Ellen taught at a nearby school, and frequented the restaurant where Bob was working.
After a couple of years in Sheboygan, amidst uncertain job prospects, Bob decided to rejoin the Air Force. He and Mary Ellen were married on April 17, 1948 at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey. Just days after the ceremony, Bob was sent to Germany, where he was involved in supplying engines for the aircraft that flew the great Berlin airlift at the beginning of the Cold War.
After leaving the service, the couple returned to the States and settled in the Milwaukee area, where Bob went to work in HR, and where their three daughters were born. Eventually, the Taubenheims moved to Reno, where they lived for many years, and where Bob retired in 1986. When grandkids started arriving in the mid 1990's, Bob and Mary Ellen decided to move to the Atlanta area to be closer to the two daughters and families who live in Gwinnett County.
Bob was reluctant to pontificate about his philosophy of life. I did press for his insights about 61 years of marriage (as of April), parenting, and life's lessons. Bob stressed the importance of a higher education. Each of his three daughters completed college—one continuing on to receive a Masters, and another a Doctorate.
He advised that managing money well is a key to successful living.
In his 88 years, he said that there had been only one time that he had bought something on credit (other than mortgages), and in that case he and Mary Ellen had paid off their debt in two months. Imagine how the economic picture in this country might look if millions of people had followed the simple principal that if you cannot pay cash for something, you cannot afford it.
Concerning marriage, Bob pointed out that while it is not always easy, it is simple: a lifetime vow is a lifetime vow. Mary Ellen quoted the council of her father: "If you pick a lemon in the garden of love, you darn well better make lemonade."
Whatever their recipe for marital success, the Taubenheims obviously have one.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Commission to hold public hearings on proposed tax increase
Courtesy www.theweekly.com
Lawrenceville, Ga., (May 19, 2009) – The Gwinnett County Commission today announced plans to conduct a series of public hearings on a proposed increase in the county’s property taxes.
The public hearings will be held at 4:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on May 26 and at 10:30 a.m. on June 2 in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Citizens are also encouraged to attend public information forums that will be conducted one hour before each hearing. The commission is expected to act on the proposal following the final public hearing on June 2.
The commission’s consideration of the tax increase follows its adoption earlier this year of a $1.7 billion 2009 budget that reflected needed increased staffing in the county’s police, fire and emergency services departments, efficiency in government service and long-term financial stability. Over the past 12 years, the Board of Commissioners has rolled back property taxes by a total of 3.98 mills. The rollback was possible in part because the county’s rapid growth generated sufficient tax revenues to cover the cost of expanding service needs. In recent years, however, the county’s growth rate has begun to slow.
“We are undergoing a natural and unavoidable transition from high growth to maturity, and that change holds implications both for the services we provide and the way we pay for them,” said County Administrator Jock Connell. “We have been projecting for several years that 2009 would be the year when service demands would exceed revenues produced by natural growth in our tax digest. I should add that the current economic situation compounds our challenges, but it is not a primary cause.”
The County’s situation is complicated by the fact that the Service Delivery Strategy negotiations with Gwinnett County’s 15 municipalities will require the county to dramatically alter its millage rate and accounting structures. The new rate structure will add four new service districts in order to segregate funding for municipal and unincorporated EMS, fire and police services. The 2009 tax structure will decrease the general fund levy, but an increase in the recreation levy, coupled with the new funds, will result in a 2.87 – 3.31 mill increase depending on where in the county a property is located.
“We recognize that the increase is significant and that it comes at a difficult time economically,” said Connell. “But we would also point out that even with this proposed increase, the owner of an average $200,000 home in Gwinnett County would be paying about $2.50 a day for the full array of county government services, including police, fire and EMS protection; transportation; parks and recreation; libraries; the sheriff’s department and county courts; and health and human services.”
The millage increase to be decided on June 2 applies only to the county government’s portion of the property tax bill, which is slightly less than one-third of the total bill. The remaining two-thirds of the bill that funds Gwinnett County Public Schools will be unaffected by the proposed increase.At each of the public hearings, Gwinnett County citizens will be given an opportunity to express their views about the proposed tax increase.
Lawrenceville, Ga., (May 19, 2009) – The Gwinnett County Commission today announced plans to conduct a series of public hearings on a proposed increase in the county’s property taxes.
The public hearings will be held at 4:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on May 26 and at 10:30 a.m. on June 2 in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Citizens are also encouraged to attend public information forums that will be conducted one hour before each hearing. The commission is expected to act on the proposal following the final public hearing on June 2.
The commission’s consideration of the tax increase follows its adoption earlier this year of a $1.7 billion 2009 budget that reflected needed increased staffing in the county’s police, fire and emergency services departments, efficiency in government service and long-term financial stability. Over the past 12 years, the Board of Commissioners has rolled back property taxes by a total of 3.98 mills. The rollback was possible in part because the county’s rapid growth generated sufficient tax revenues to cover the cost of expanding service needs. In recent years, however, the county’s growth rate has begun to slow.
“We are undergoing a natural and unavoidable transition from high growth to maturity, and that change holds implications both for the services we provide and the way we pay for them,” said County Administrator Jock Connell. “We have been projecting for several years that 2009 would be the year when service demands would exceed revenues produced by natural growth in our tax digest. I should add that the current economic situation compounds our challenges, but it is not a primary cause.”
The County’s situation is complicated by the fact that the Service Delivery Strategy negotiations with Gwinnett County’s 15 municipalities will require the county to dramatically alter its millage rate and accounting structures. The new rate structure will add four new service districts in order to segregate funding for municipal and unincorporated EMS, fire and police services. The 2009 tax structure will decrease the general fund levy, but an increase in the recreation levy, coupled with the new funds, will result in a 2.87 – 3.31 mill increase depending on where in the county a property is located.
“We recognize that the increase is significant and that it comes at a difficult time economically,” said Connell. “But we would also point out that even with this proposed increase, the owner of an average $200,000 home in Gwinnett County would be paying about $2.50 a day for the full array of county government services, including police, fire and EMS protection; transportation; parks and recreation; libraries; the sheriff’s department and county courts; and health and human services.”
The millage increase to be decided on June 2 applies only to the county government’s portion of the property tax bill, which is slightly less than one-third of the total bill. The remaining two-thirds of the bill that funds Gwinnett County Public Schools will be unaffected by the proposed increase.At each of the public hearings, Gwinnett County citizens will be given an opportunity to express their views about the proposed tax increase.
Memorial Day Ceremony honors Gwinnett's military heroes
Lawrenceville, Ga., (May 21, 2009) – The public is invited to Gwinnett County’s Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. This event is held each year to honor the county’s past and present military heroes and public service personnel.
Board Chairman Charles Bannister, District 1 Commissioner Shirley Lasseter and County Administrator Jock Connell will lead this year’s ceremony. Honor guard units from the Gwinnett County Corrections, Fire and Emergency Services, Police and Sheriff’s Departments and the Lawrenceville Police Department will also take part in the event. Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Kaufman will give this year’s keynote address. No new names will be added to the memorial this year.
The ceremony will be televised on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. on TVgwinnett. Gwinnett cable customers can access TVgwinnett on cable channel 23 or 25, depending on the cable provider. TVgwinnett programming is also available streaming and on demand atwww.tvgwinnett.com, where viewers will also find a program guide.The Fallen Heroes Memorial, located on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, honors all Gwinnett residents who died in the line of duty in military or public service.
The memorial opened in 2003 and was built with funds from private donations and Gwinnett County government. For additional information about the Fallen Heroes Memorial, visitwww.gwinnettfallenheroes.com.
Board Chairman Charles Bannister, District 1 Commissioner Shirley Lasseter and County Administrator Jock Connell will lead this year’s ceremony. Honor guard units from the Gwinnett County Corrections, Fire and Emergency Services, Police and Sheriff’s Departments and the Lawrenceville Police Department will also take part in the event. Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Kaufman will give this year’s keynote address. No new names will be added to the memorial this year.
The ceremony will be televised on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. on TVgwinnett. Gwinnett cable customers can access TVgwinnett on cable channel 23 or 25, depending on the cable provider. TVgwinnett programming is also available streaming and on demand atwww.tvgwinnett.com, where viewers will also find a program guide.The Fallen Heroes Memorial, located on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, honors all Gwinnett residents who died in the line of duty in military or public service.
The memorial opened in 2003 and was built with funds from private donations and Gwinnett County government. For additional information about the Fallen Heroes Memorial, visitwww.gwinnettfallenheroes.com.
Friday, May 15, 2009
USGA Qualifier Preview - U.S. Open Local Qualifier
Courtesy http://www.theweekly.com
The River Club Suwanee, Georgia Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Format and Schedule
The second of two local qualifiers for the 2009 U.S. Open will be conducted by the Georgia State Golf Association on Tuesday, May 19. The River Club in Suwanee hosts 126 players competing over 18 holes for eight spots and two alternate positions in sectional qualifying. The first local qualifier was held at Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw on May 11. Sectional qualifying will consist of 36 holes of stoke play to be conducted at two international sites on May 25 and 13 locations around the country on June 8, including Hawks Ridge Golf Club in Ball Ground.Host Club: The River ClubThe River Club, a Greg Norman design, is one of 112 local qualifying sites which are taking place May 6-25.Directions to The River Club – I-85 to Exit 111. Turn west on Hwy. 317 Suwanee. Go 3 miles and turn left at the light on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Continue south 1 mile to first traffic light at Moore Road. Turn right on Moore Road and go 1.4 miles; then turn left at The River Club sign. Address is 1138 Crescent River Pass, Suwanee, 30024. Golf shop phone number is (770) 271-2582. Web site is www.theriver-club.com
The River Club Suwanee, Georgia Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Format and Schedule
The second of two local qualifiers for the 2009 U.S. Open will be conducted by the Georgia State Golf Association on Tuesday, May 19. The River Club in Suwanee hosts 126 players competing over 18 holes for eight spots and two alternate positions in sectional qualifying. The first local qualifier was held at Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw on May 11. Sectional qualifying will consist of 36 holes of stoke play to be conducted at two international sites on May 25 and 13 locations around the country on June 8, including Hawks Ridge Golf Club in Ball Ground.Host Club: The River ClubThe River Club, a Greg Norman design, is one of 112 local qualifying sites which are taking place May 6-25.Directions to The River Club – I-85 to Exit 111. Turn west on Hwy. 317 Suwanee. Go 3 miles and turn left at the light on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Continue south 1 mile to first traffic light at Moore Road. Turn right on Moore Road and go 1.4 miles; then turn left at The River Club sign. Address is 1138 Crescent River Pass, Suwanee, 30024. Golf shop phone number is (770) 271-2582. Web site is www.theriver-club.com
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Service dispute heads to mediation
By Camie Young
Senior Writer / Gwinnett Daily Post
DULUTH - City and county leaders will meet with a court-appointed mediator today as part of a second try to find a solution to the service delivery dispute that has wound up in court.Suwanee Mayor Dave Williams, a leader in the negotiations said the issues, which revolve around services such as police and transportation and how residents are taxed, were not resolved Wednesday.
Leaders from Gwinnett's 15 cities are seeking a lower county millage rate for their residents, who pay city taxes for similar services."It's tough to say where we are," Williams said Wednesday. "We are still working intensely on this. We're hoping for a breakthrough."
The state-mandated service delivery strategy expired at the end of February, when county officials sued the cities to force mediation on the issues. Dozens of elected officials from the 16 governments met with a mediator last month, as the negotiations began. After three days with the mediator, officials remained in touch but did not reach an agreement before Wednesday, which was reserved for another meeting with the court-appointed intermediary.
This phase of negotiations, taking place at the Duluth City Hall, will continue through Friday. Williams said he did not know what would happen if an agreement is not reached in that time. "The cities are prepared to do what it takes," he said. "It's important for all the citizens of the county."
Senior Writer / Gwinnett Daily Post
DULUTH - City and county leaders will meet with a court-appointed mediator today as part of a second try to find a solution to the service delivery dispute that has wound up in court.Suwanee Mayor Dave Williams, a leader in the negotiations said the issues, which revolve around services such as police and transportation and how residents are taxed, were not resolved Wednesday.
Leaders from Gwinnett's 15 cities are seeking a lower county millage rate for their residents, who pay city taxes for similar services."It's tough to say where we are," Williams said Wednesday. "We are still working intensely on this. We're hoping for a breakthrough."
The state-mandated service delivery strategy expired at the end of February, when county officials sued the cities to force mediation on the issues. Dozens of elected officials from the 16 governments met with a mediator last month, as the negotiations began. After three days with the mediator, officials remained in touch but did not reach an agreement before Wednesday, which was reserved for another meeting with the court-appointed intermediary.
This phase of negotiations, taking place at the Duluth City Hall, will continue through Friday. Williams said he did not know what would happen if an agreement is not reached in that time. "The cities are prepared to do what it takes," he said. "It's important for all the citizens of the county."
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Jonathan Krohn to Visit Suwanee
Courtesy www.talkgwinnett.net
Submitted by David Hancock
Monday, 11 May 2009
Conservative prodigy and Duluth resident Jonathan Krohn will speak in Suwanee on Tuesday, May 12, 7:15 pm at the North Gwinnett High School Auditorium.
Suwanee community activist David Hancock, who is coordinating the event, said, "I have met this young man and he is remarkable. Certainly he is a great example of success for our kids, but he is also an encouragement to adults. Jonathan's book, Define Conservatism, gained him national recognition but he has really made a name for himself with his subsequent personal appearances."
On May 12 he will be at North Gwinnett High School talking about what it means to be a conservative - a timely message especially considering what is happening in our country. Unfortunately many of our children think they are alone if they hold to traditional conservative values, and Jonathan certainly lets them, and us, know that is not the case.
Jonathan has been nominated as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2008. More recently, he gave a speech at CPAC; has been on Fox and Friends and the Today Show; and was a key speaker at the Atlanta Tea Party. He is also working on his second book.
What: Jonathan Krohn When: Tuesday, May 12, 7:15pm Where: North Gwinnett Auditorium Cost: $5 Adults, Students are Free
For more information, contact David Hancock, 770-605-7817
Submitted by David Hancock
Monday, 11 May 2009
Conservative prodigy and Duluth resident Jonathan Krohn will speak in Suwanee on Tuesday, May 12, 7:15 pm at the North Gwinnett High School Auditorium.
Suwanee community activist David Hancock, who is coordinating the event, said, "I have met this young man and he is remarkable. Certainly he is a great example of success for our kids, but he is also an encouragement to adults. Jonathan's book, Define Conservatism, gained him national recognition but he has really made a name for himself with his subsequent personal appearances."
On May 12 he will be at North Gwinnett High School talking about what it means to be a conservative - a timely message especially considering what is happening in our country. Unfortunately many of our children think they are alone if they hold to traditional conservative values, and Jonathan certainly lets them, and us, know that is not the case.
Jonathan has been nominated as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2008. More recently, he gave a speech at CPAC; has been on Fox and Friends and the Today Show; and was a key speaker at the Atlanta Tea Party. He is also working on his second book.
What: Jonathan Krohn When: Tuesday, May 12, 7:15pm Where: North Gwinnett Auditorium Cost: $5 Adults, Students are Free
For more information, contact David Hancock, 770-605-7817
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank COO To Talk Economy At Suwanee Church
By Deanna Allen Staff Writer Gwinnett Daily Post
SUWANEE - The chief operating officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will give a presentation and answer questions from the public at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Suwanee on Tuesday evening. Pat Barron, a member of the church's congregation, will discuss the role of the Federal Reserve System and its recent actions and give a brief economic outlook. "At this time with the recent stock market gyrations and how volatile the economic system is, there's a lot of interest and curiosity about how the Fed is actually going to respond to help curb this and provide opportunity for Americans to rebound," said Frank Waugh, faith formation coach for the church. "Pat Barron ... understands not only the kind of economic situation that most Americans face, but he also is plugged in with the national ... agenda for how the Fed is perched to address the situation."
Following his presentation, Barron will open the floor for questions from those in the audience. "The Q&A is an opportunity for all Americans here in Gwinnett County and around to really go to the source and ask whatever questions they have," Waugh said. The event is free and open to the public. The Suwanee church is at 1350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.. "For us (at Epiphany Lutheran Church), this is a community service," Waugh said, "a way for us to help kind of the folks in our immediate area to understand what's going on and what can be done."
SUWANEE - The chief operating officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will give a presentation and answer questions from the public at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Suwanee on Tuesday evening. Pat Barron, a member of the church's congregation, will discuss the role of the Federal Reserve System and its recent actions and give a brief economic outlook. "At this time with the recent stock market gyrations and how volatile the economic system is, there's a lot of interest and curiosity about how the Fed is actually going to respond to help curb this and provide opportunity for Americans to rebound," said Frank Waugh, faith formation coach for the church. "Pat Barron ... understands not only the kind of economic situation that most Americans face, but he also is plugged in with the national ... agenda for how the Fed is perched to address the situation."
Following his presentation, Barron will open the floor for questions from those in the audience. "The Q&A is an opportunity for all Americans here in Gwinnett County and around to really go to the source and ask whatever questions they have," Waugh said. The event is free and open to the public. The Suwanee church is at 1350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.. "For us (at Epiphany Lutheran Church), this is a community service," Waugh said, "a way for us to help kind of the folks in our immediate area to understand what's going on and what can be done."
Suwanee's Next Council Meeting At City Hall
by Tana Suggs / Appen Newspapers January 30, 2009 02:03 PM
The next city council meeting will be in a brand new facility.The Suwanee City Council said farewell to the Suwanee Crossroads Center.Suwanee City Councilmember Dan Foster announced the January City Council meeting would be last one held at Suwanee Crossroads Center. The next meeting planned for Feb. 24 will be the first meeting held in Suwanee's new city hall.In other business, the following action was taken at the Jan. 27 Suwanee City Council meeting.* City Councilmember Jimmy Burnette was selected by city council members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Burnette is a native of Suwanee and has served on the Suwanee City Council since 1996.* Council members appointed Julie Purdue to serve on Suwanee's Downtown Development Authority.* City officials voted to adopt the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. For details of the plan, visit www.suwanee.com.* The city of Suwanee will participate in the 2009 Arbor Day celebration on Feb. 20 and city officials voted to adopt the Arbor Day Proclamation.* The Suwanee Police Department and city officials recognized Three Bridges community and several Suwanee Gateway Businesses for their participation in the PACT program, Police And Citizens Together.Suwanee Mayor Dave Williams called the program a "shining star" in the community.* A vote for a special use permit for AJC Construction LLC, regarding National Guarantee Insurance was postponed until the next meeting due to an error in advertising.
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