Pendergrass council schedules Nov. 18 budget hearing after bank account breach; discusses fuel cards and purchasing controls At the Oct. 28 meeting the council voted to move its regular meeting dates, heard that a bank alerted the city to attempted fraudulent check cashing and discussed fuel-card usage, a merchant account at North Jackson Food Mart and implementing purchasing controls including p-cards and WEX fuel cards.

Pendergrass City Council is tackling a serious attempted fraud case that nearly cost them $25,000 while also revamping their purchasing controls!

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Pendergrass City Council adopts $4.5 million military tax resolution for 2025 Council approves military tax resolution maintaining $4.5 million for upcoming budget year.

The Pendergrass City Council has made pivotal decisions on budget and infrastructure, including maintaining a military tax rate of $4.5 million to support future growth.

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Gwinnett County Police Chief Suspended Amid Evidence Room Investigation Police Chief placed on paid suspension while GBI investigates missing evidence case.

A community united through technology leads to a vandal's arrest, but a police chief’s suspension raises questions about evidence integrity in Pendergrass.

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Council Votes to Extend Alcohol Outreach Moratorium Until September 1 Council approves extension of alcohol outreach resolution to establish new billing code.

Pendergrass City Council just took a major step by extending the alcohol outreach moratorium, paving the way for vital changes in city regulations before the new year!

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Town Council cancels November election as three candidates qualify unopposed Town Council accepts treasury report and announces upcoming fall festival and car show events.

Pendergrass City Council is shaking things up with a canceled election, exciting community events on the horizon, and a call for new part-time positions!

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City Council Approves Switch to GIRMA Insurance, Saving $13K Annually Council votes to transition from Travelers to GIRMA for better coverage and cost savings.

Pendergrass City Council just voted to switch insurance providers, saving over $13,000 annually while boosting coverage!

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