Gwinnett County commissioners, unable to find a compromise on whether should be part of the county's to voters, may instead choose to not put any plan on the .Over more than three hours Tuesday, four of Gwinnett's five commissioners of a proposal that would extend MARTA's heavy rail service to Jimmy Carter Boulevard against a plan that would offer more bus rapid transit connections countywide.A fifth commissioner, Tommy Hunter, has not participated in the months of discussion about transit expansion and has said he won't support putting any on the ballot.Underlying the debate is the of a...…Gwinnett County commissioners, unable to find a compromise on whether should be part of the county's to voters, may instead choose to not put any plan on the .Over more than three hours Tuesday, four of Gwinnett's five commissioners of a proposal that would extend MARTA's heavy rail service to Jimmy Carter Boulevard against a plan that would offer more bus rapid transit connections countywide.A fifth commissioner, Tommy Hunter, has not participated in the months of discussion about transit expansion and has said he won't support putting any on the ballot.Underlying the debate is the of a...WW…

A regional board has given the OK to Gwinnett County’s transit proposal, another step toward getting transit expansion on the ballot in November.The on Gwinnett's proposed project list Wednesday, which includes 99 projects that would cost an estimated $6.7 billion if all were to be built.The county doesn't intend to build all 99, and in fact has included more than it would construct because leaders whether they want to expand heavy rail into Gwinnett.The proposed project list includes an expansion of the MARTA Gold line from Doraville up to the Gwinnett Place Mall — considered an...…A regional board has given the OK to Gwinnett County’s transit proposal, another step toward getting transit expansion on the ballot in November.The on Gwinnett's proposed project list Wednesday, which includes 99 projects that would cost an estimated $6.7 billion if all were to be built.The county doesn't intend to build all 99, and in fact has included more than it would construct because leaders whether they want to expand heavy rail into Gwinnett.The proposed project list includes an expansion of the MARTA Gold line from Doraville up to the Gwinnett Place Mall — considered an...WW…

It’s lunchtime on a Friday in Madison, the small Georgia town that Sherman famously spared during his March to the Sea.In a shirt that says “My Black Voice Will Be Heard,” 16-year-old Alex Williams is leading a crowd of about 200 past the antebellum homes that line Main Street.The diverse group marches toward Hill Park — where a monument to the Confederate States of America still stands tall — as Williams guides them along the sidewalk. He and his young counterparts lead chants that have become standards of the  movement.What do they want? Justice. When do they want it? Now.“It’s not...…It’s lunchtime on a Friday in Madison, the small Georgia town that Sherman famously spared during his March to the Sea.In a shirt that says “My Black Voice Will Be Heard,” 16-year-old Alex Williams is leading a crowd of about 200 past the antebellum homes that line Main Street.The diverse group marches toward Hill Park — where a monument to the Confederate States of America still stands tall — as Williams guides them along the sidewalk. He and his young counterparts lead chants that have become standards of the  movement.What do they want? Justice. When do they want it? Now.“It’s not...WW…

Gwinnett County commissioners last week approved a $6.7 billion list of they could consider putting to voters, the next step in getting public transportation .The project list, which runs 10 pages long, next goes to the ATL board. Members will consider updates to the regional transit plan. Those changes need to be approved by the board before Gwinnett officials can ask voters to approve the funding to expand transit in the county. While commissioners have not said definitively that they will push for a vote in November, they for this fall.The 94 projects on the list include everything from...…Gwinnett County commissioners last week approved a $6.7 billion list of they could consider putting to voters, the next step in getting public transportation .The project list, which runs 10 pages long, next goes to the ATL board. Members will consider updates to the regional transit plan. Those changes need to be approved by the board before Gwinnett officials can ask voters to approve the funding to expand transit in the county. While commissioners have not said definitively that they will push for a vote in November, they for this fall.The 94 projects on the list include everything from...WW…

Metro Atlanta's regional transit board on Thursday signed off on Gwinnett County's for expansion of services. It's one of the final steps before whether they want to send a transit measure to voters, the second in less than two years. would extend MARTA's from the Doraville station to Jimmy Carter Boulevard, add four bus-rapid transit routes and expand paratransit service around the county, in addition to other countywide changes.“I really believe this represents a true landmark, a milestone for the region,” said Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link...…Metro Atlanta's regional transit board on Thursday signed off on Gwinnett County's for expansion of services. It's one of the final steps before whether they want to send a transit measure to voters, the second in less than two years. would extend MARTA's from the Doraville station to Jimmy Carter Boulevard, add four bus-rapid transit routes and expand paratransit service around the county, in addition to other countywide changes.“I really believe this represents a true landmark, a milestone for the region,” said Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link...WW…

After years of urging from frustrated residents and business leaders, Gwinnett County commissioners on Tuesday the struggling Gwinnett Place Mall.The $23 million purchase by Gwinnett’s Urban Redevelopment Agency leaves a lot of questions, including what the plans will be for the 39 acres at I-85 and Pleasant Hill Road near Duluth.Three of the five county commissioners who approved the purchase are at the end of the year, and leaving the vision for the property to their successors. Additionally, three anchor tenants will maintain control of their buildings and parking lots, while a fourth...…After years of urging from frustrated residents and business leaders, Gwinnett County commissioners on Tuesday the struggling Gwinnett Place Mall.The $23 million purchase by Gwinnett’s Urban Redevelopment Agency leaves a lot of questions, including what the plans will be for the 39 acres at I-85 and Pleasant Hill Road near Duluth.Three of the five county commissioners who approved the purchase are at the end of the year, and leaving the vision for the property to their successors. Additionally, three anchor tenants will maintain control of their buildings and parking lots, while a fourth...WW…

Gwinnett County voters last week rejected a $12.1 billion proposal that would have expanded transit in the county. It’s the second time in less than two years residents declined to add more transit options.The failure of the by just over 1,000 votes — out of nearly 400,000 cast — falls within the margin of a . Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said Friday she had not yet asked for information on how to request a recount.“If we choose to take this step, the entire Board will be involved in making the decision,” Nash said in an email.Once the votes were certified Monday, Nash did...…Gwinnett County voters last week rejected a $12.1 billion proposal that would have expanded transit in the county. It’s the second time in less than two years residents declined to add more transit options.The failure of the by just over 1,000 votes — out of nearly 400,000 cast — falls within the margin of a . Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said Friday she had not yet asked for information on how to request a recount.“If we choose to take this step, the entire Board will be involved in making the decision,” Nash said in an email.Once the votes were certified Monday, Nash did...WW…