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Residents in Gwinnett County eligible to receive federal assistance

The information below is provided by Gwinnett County.

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(ATLANTA) - Residents in Catoosa, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale counties are now eligible to receive federal assistance. Governor Sonny Perdue requested this aid following severe thunderstorms and flooding that hit Georgia on September 18 and continued for several days. The Federal Disaster Declaration follows one issued for four counties on September 24. Four additional counties were added earlier today.

"Now, even more Georgia families will have access to much-needed financial assistance that will help them on their road to recovery," says Governor Perdue.

"We are pleased that FEMA recognized the need for and approved the state's request, which will facilitate recovery efforts of families and businesses in these six counties," says Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English.

The total number of counties designated under this disaster declaration now stands at 14. The list now includes: Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Stephens and Walker counties.

Residents and business owners in these counties who sustained losses can begin applying for Individual Assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (local time) Monday through Sunday.

Individual assistance can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also will be available to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance.

Governor Perdue made the request for a federal declaration after reviewing preliminary damage assessment figures.

GEMA is the lead state agency for coordination of emergency and disaster response activities. For more information on GEMA, visit www.gema.ga.gov. To learn how to prepare for disaster, visit www.ready.ga.gov.

What is happening in Duluth, GA - Calendar of activities

-September 2009-

Planning Commission
September 07 (Cancelled)

Fall Festival Concert - The Swingin' Medallions
Downtown Duluth Town Green and Amphitheater, FREE. Great music and fun for all. Enjoy a great show from one of the best bands around, the Swingin' Medallions. Picnics, blankets and chairs are welcome.
September 11 at 6:30pm

City Council
September 14 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
September 15 (6:30pm)

Flicks on the Bricks: Dave FM/Special Events Network Sponsored Movie - Igor
Saturday, September 19

Planning Commission
September 21 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
September 23 (7:00pm)

Duluth Fall Festival
Downtown Duluth, FREE ADMISSION. Activities include arts and craft vendors from all over the Southeast, free entertainment, fabulous food and tons of children's activities.
September 26 & 27

City Council
September 28 (7:00pm)


-October 2009-

Planning Commission
October 05 (7:00pm)

Duluth Merchants Association
October 06 (6:00pm)

City Council
October 12 (7:00pm)

Planning Commission
October 19 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
October 20 (6:30pm)

City Council
October 26 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
October 28 (7:00pm)

Halloween on the Green
Saturday, October 31. Begins at Noon

Monsters vs. Aliens
Saturday, October 31


-November 2009-

Planning Commission
November 02 (7:00pm)

Duluth Merchants Association
November 03 (6:00pm)

City Council
November 09 (7:00pm)

Planning Commission
November 16 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
November 17 (6:30pm)

City Council
November 23 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
November 25 (7:00pm)


-December 2009-

Duluth Merchants Association
December 01 (6:00pm)

Planning Commission
December 07 (7:00pm)

City Council
December 14 (7:00pm)

Downtown Development Authority
December 15 (6:30pm)

Planning Commission
December 21 (7:00pm)

Zoning Board of Appeals
December 23 (7:00pm)

City Council
December 28 (7:00pm)

**Notice: These events are not city sponsored, but are open to the public

Survey: People Moving for Happier Reasons

Survey: People Moving for Happier Reasons http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2009082702?OpenDocument People have gone back to moving in hopes it will improve their lives rather than moving to escape foreclosure or other aspects of the economic crisis, according to a survey of recent movers released this month by Relocation.com. In the June survey, nearly 42 percent said they were in the process of buying a home or planning to buy one. Poll participants said their reason for moving was: To live in a bigger or better home (26 percent). To live in a better neighborhood or area (24 percent). To be closer to family or friends (12 percent). To live in an area with a lower cost of living (9 percent). To accommodate a change in marital status (6 percent). Moving because of school, job loss, retirement, or foreclosure each generated 3 percent or less. Responses to this survey are substantially different from the responses to a similar survey in March, when 41 percent said the recession was, at least partially, driving their move. Source: Relocation.com (08/06/2009)

Atlanta Listed in Top 10 Cities to Earn a Living

Just in case you did not know it by now, here is some third party information.

Top 10 Cities to Earn a Living

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009090402?OpenDocument

The best cities to earn a living are those that have plenty of companies doing business in high-paying, growth industries.

Combine that with a high-quality business environment, job growth, and a low cost of living and you get a select-few locations where the pay check is generous and the cost of necessities like food and housing is modest.

Here are the top 10 cities where Forbes magazine says this is the economic reality now and the conditions are likely to get even better as health care, technology, and energy draw more employees into their ranks:

1. Dallas
2. Houston
3. Minneapolis
4. Austin, Texas
5. Washington, D.C.
6. St. Louis
7. Seattle
8. Atlanta
9. Kansas City, Mo.
10. Denver

Source: Forbes, Francesca Levy (09/03/2009)

BEST OF GWINNETT COUNTY 2009

It's not too early to vote!

http://www.gwinnettmagazine.com/vote/

Welcome to the ballot box for Gwinnett Magazine's "Best of Gwinnett 2009"!

It's time to make sure your voice is heard and your vote is counted.

Get in early to cast your vote for Gwinnett's best. Voting will be open until September 18, 2009. All you have to do is become an A-List subscriber and then cast away!

Hey Gwinnett! It's time to tell us just what you think - about everything and anything. Vote now in our 2009 Best of Gwinnett readers' poll! Just log on and start sharing - about where you like to eat, shop and play. Or drop a few names - from your favorite auto repair shop to your favorite elected official. And while you're at it, give a shout or a Tweet to all your friends and tell them to vote for the Best of Gwinnett, too!