Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
Oct 24, 2024
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
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Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences
Oct 17, 2024
New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility
Oct 14, 2024
Money to improve grid resilience.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Oct 14, 2024
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
Revisited: GRU preps wastewater response to storms
Oct 9, 2024
Millions of extra gallons challenge system during storms.
GRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation
Oct 7, 2024
Utility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025
Sep 30, 2024
City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Crews continue to restore power throughout region
Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
Helene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville
Sep 27, 2024
No injuries reported in Gainesville.
Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot
Sep 24, 2024
GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy
Sep 4, 2024
City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
GRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office
Sep 3, 2024
Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
Gainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain
Aug 19, 2024
GRU email caused early alarm.
SRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects
Aug 15, 2024
Projects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Aug 7, 2024
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels
Jul 16, 2024
$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal
Jul 16, 2024
County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating
Jul 12, 2024
Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Jun 20, 2024
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
Gas leak sparks evacuation in northwest Gainesville
Jun 19, 2024
Gas leak remained active for about 45 minutes.