Rep. Matt Dubnik named Chairman of House Education Committee
State Representative Matt Dubnik of Gainesville was recently named Chairman of the House Education Committee by the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments. In his new role, Rep. Dubnik will oversee all aspects of legislation regarding Pre-K and K-12 education in Georgia.
Rep. Dubnik represents District 29, which includes portions of Hall County, and serves as a member of various other committees. He has been a member of the Georgia House of Representatives since 2016.
Gwinnett County makes face masks mandatory inside county facilities
Gwinnett County officials announced last week that face masks or face coverings will be required for all visitors and employees in county buildings and facilities beginning tomorrow, Jan. 26.
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved to relocate a Confederate monument to storage while court proceedings which will ultimately determine its fate continue.
The 28-year-old monument sits on the grounds of Gwinnett County’s Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville and became the focus of media attention and protests after it was vandalized in June 2020. In response, Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Brian Whiteside filed a lawsuit against Gwinnett County seeking a court order declaring the monument a public nuisance and directing County officials to remove it.
A second vandalization took place Thanksgiving Day, lending new urgency to today’s action. The resolution authorizes county staff to move the monument to an appropriate storage facility for protection and preservation until the court provides further direction or the lawsuit is resolved.
Georgia Asian Times
January 19, 2021
Lawrenceville, Jan 19, 2021 – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to relocate a Confederate monument to storage while court proceedings which will ultimately determine its fate continue.
The 28-year-old monument sits on the grounds of Gwinnett County’s Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville and became the focus of media attention and protests after it was vandalized in June 2020. In response, Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Brian Whiteside filed a lawsuit against Gwinnett County seeking a court order declaring the monument a public nuisance and directing County officials to remove it.
A second vandalization took place Thanksgiving Day, lending new urgency to today’s action. The resolution authorizes County staff to move the monument to an appropriate storage facility for protection and preservation until the court provides further direction or the lawsuit is resolved.
To strengthen relationships between the Gwinnett County Police Department and the community, on Tuesday the Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a Citizens Advisory Board. The board will offer input on issues like transparency, use of force, training and dealing with complaints.
The 11-member board, made up of representatives from various groups around the county, will provide advice to the Police Department, the county administrator, and the Board of Commissioners. The Citizens Advisory Board will assist the department using a collaborative problem-solving process that supports both the community and the Police Department’s desire to enhance public safety.
According to a press release from the Board of Commissioners, the new board will offer feedback on reforms to improve community-oriented policing practices, transparency, professionalism, accountability, community inclusion, fairness, effectiveness, and public trust, while taking into account national standa