Yes, the judge’s remarks thus far are encouraging. The hearing was to continue this morning but I have heard nothing of the outcome.
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Residents of unincorporated Gwinnett County may find out in the coming week whether the county’s solid waste program will go on as scheduled Jan. 2, or if a judge will grant an injunction to stop it.
Superior Court Judge Michael Clark on Friday told attorneys in the dispute to submit proposed orders on the case by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The orders will specify how both sides want the judge to decide.
At issue is whether Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Services, a private, non-profit corporation, can administer the program, which calls for mandatory garbage collection and recycling for some 180,000 residences.
The plaintiffs in the court case contend Gwinnett County abdicated its legislative authority by placing control of waste collection in the hands of a private entity. If the judge issues the injunction, GCBS would be forced to stand aside, along with the two private haulers it has hired to provide the service.
“I believe total chaos would ensue” if the injunction is granted, said Connie Wiggins, president of GCBS and executive director of its non-profit parent, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful.
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