Personnel Perks 2004-2005 [April, 2005]

GCPS Personnel Perks

Periodically, Human Resources provides promotional information about discount programs, special "Appreciation Days," and other benefits extended to GCPS staff members by businesses and corporations. All discounts are subject to change. Gwinnett County Public Schools does not endorse any business or service, and is not liable for any change or inaccuracies this list may hold. For additions or corrections, please email . Unless otherwise noted, just show your GCPS ID badge to get the discount

Apartment Discounts:

Avalon Homes: Avalon Loves Teachers! Avalon Luxury Townhomes offers a discount of 50% off the first month’s rent to teacher moving into Gwinnett. Free move-in assistance is also offered. Call Avalon Homes at 770-978-6354.

Equity Residential Properties: GCPS employees can get a personalized coupon to over 1,000 apartment communities. and enter the keyword: GwinnettCountySchools, or call toll-free 1-866-372-5053 for personalized service

Grande Club Apartments: Offers GCPS a preferred employee special plan GCPS employees receive an additional 3% off the special rate and free application fee. GCPS employees can receive a total of $150 to $200 off the regular rental rate each month. Call 770-925-4933 or visit the Grande Club Apartment at 3740 Club Drive, Duluth or visit

Harrington Farms Apartments: Harrington Farms Apartments located at 4000 McGinnis Ferry in Suwanee offer GCPS employees a special in which the application fee and the deposit are waived. Call 770-271-3442.

The Mews Apartments: The Mews Apartments offers all GCPS employees one-month free rent, waives the application fee and waives the deposit for qualified applicants. Call 770-466-2037 for more details

Post Apartment Homes: Post Preferred Employer Program- security deposit waived, assistance in setting up utilities, free rental of clubroom, ask about current lease discounts. Call 770-934-1404.

ProMove Relocation Service: No charge to GCPS employees for assistance in finding the perfect rental. Visit: or call 800-742-1883 for more information.

Robinson Rental Relocation Services: Congratulations on your new job! We make relocation easier, at no cost to you.

We have researched and negotiated discounts with many quality apartment complexes near to each of the 120+ GwinnettCountySchool locations. Call Robinson Real Estate toll free 1-888-405-3174 or call Robby Robinson directly at 770-354-8950.

Automotive Discounts:

AAA Auto Club South: GCPS Employees qualify for a group discount for NEW members. Get 14 months for the price of 12 months and a FREE ROAD ATLAS and a $5 rebate with new memberships, roadside service and more. To learn the benefits of AAA memberships call Lyn Williams at 770-476-2987...

ATLANTATOYOTA: Offering vehicle discounts to all GCPS employees. As a GCPS employee, you pay $1 over invoice price on select new vehicles (plus tax, tag and fees). Stop in or call (770) 622-7998. Please ask for our Executive Assistant, Terri Anderson for details on models to be discounted. Also, receive 10% off your service bill (cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer) when you use our convenient Service Department. Visit our website for our hours, directions and vehicle availability.

Batteries Plus: Offers GCPS employees a 10% discount on all services. There are two locations in Gwinnett- one on Pleasant Hill at Gwinnett Place Mall and one on Ronald Reagan Parkway at Hwy. 124. Refer tofor more information and coupons.

Big 10 Tires:Get your Big 10 Group Discount Card (available at theBig 10 locations) for a free flat repair, a $14.99 oil and filter change and tire rotation, and 10% off purchases (brake service, shocks and struts, A/C service, balancing and alignment, C.V. boots and joints, belts and hoses, scheduled maintenance, and transmission fluid exchange). Note: Discounts may not be combined with other offers. The card is good at Big 10 Tires' 27 Atlanta-area locations through Dec. 31, 2005. Go to .

Enterprise Rental Car: Discounted government rate- full size car - $42.99 a day in-state, $52.99 (limited) out-of-state, includes insurance and unlimited mileage; pickup and drop-off service available; must rent locally, must be 21. Call Rodney Dowdy at 770-962-6362. Show your GCPS ID.

Gwinnett Place Dodge: Show proof of GCPS employment to qualify for a discount on all new model trucks, SUVs, and cars. Pay $1 or 1% over invoice (depending on the model). Contact James Welty at 678-957-3030 or 770-497-3200, or send an email to

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Gwinnett Place Kia: Make an appointment and show your GCPS ID to pay just $200 over invoice on all new Kia vehicles. Gwinnett Place Kia is located at 2493 Pleasant Hill Road. The invoice price does not include tax, tag, title, and fees. For more information and latest offer, contact Ted Hentenaar at 770-715-9167 or 678-804-2100.

Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Lawrenceville/.Hwy 120:

Service Department: Present your GCPS card and receive 10% off any vehicle services, parts purchases and accessories. Open Monday through Saturday. Call 770-963-5251 for a reservation or online (Excludes tires, body shop repairs and deductibles. Cannot be combined with other discounts). Rental Department: Just present your GCPS card to receive a 10% discount off posted rates. Good on daily or weekly rentals. We have a complete fleet to choose from that includes Neon’s, Sebring Convertibles, Dodge Trucks, P.T. Cruisers, SUV’s, Minivan’s and 15 passenger vans. Call 770-963-5251 x 2036. New Car Department: Dealer Invoice less any factory rebates. (Excluded: Viper, Viper truck and limited supply vehicle) Pre-Owned Department: Make your best deal and present this letter for an additional $300.00 off.

Hertz Car Sales: Hertz offers GCPS employees low fixed vehicle pricing on a large inventory of one and two year old cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans. All maintenance records are available for review and most have the balance of the factory warranty remaining. Go to for more information or call (678) 417-5301. We are located at 3050 Satellite Blvd. in Duluth.

Limos By Design: GCPS employees qualify for specials— waiver of four-person minimum, waiver of travel fee, and reduced hourly rate when booking all-adult parties (subject to availability). When booking youth trips, company strictly adheres to Minor's Agreement with adult signature requiring all participants to refrain from tobacco/alcohol or trip cancelled and returned home promptly. Go to Jerry at 404-459-6692

Mirror Finish Auto Wash: Located at 3767 Lawrenceville Highway (near Little Gardens and Quik Trip), owner Jeffrey Jones offers GPCS employees a $2 discount on the “Mirror finish” touch- free, automatic, car wash. Just enter this special code 42770 (think GCPS + 0). Call 770-717-2799 with feedback; call 678-773-6211 for immediate assistance.

Mr. Transmission: GCPS employees get 15% off repairs, a free performance check, and $29.95 transmission service and fluid change at two Mr. Transmission locations (422 W. Pike St. in Lawrenceville and the Winder store). GCPS employees also can designate a local PTA to receive a donation. Call 770-822-5800.

NASH CHEVROLET:. We are offering GCPS employees 3% over invoice on new vehicles (excludes the SSR and Corvettes) and special discounts on all used vehicles. Call for details. Nash Chevrolet 630 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville Phone: (770) 963-9266.

Saturn of Gwinnett: GCPS employees presenting proof of employment will receive the same discounted price on new cars normally reserved for GM Supplier employees, in addition to regular factory rebates and finance offers. Or, take $500 off any pre-owned car. Contact Joyce Ethridge at 770-497-8770 or 678-313-5625, or by email, to

Sprayglo Auto Refinishing & Body Repair of Lilburn offers all GwinnettCounty employees a 10% discount off the retail price of your chosen paint service and body labor rate. To insure the integrity of the discount, you should not present your employee I.D. until after the estimate has been written. Be assured we employ a state-of-the-art repair shop, experienced technicians and a full size paint booth. For more information please call 770-806-9950 or stop by our shop @ 4154 Arcadia Industrial Circle.

Stone Mountain Chrysler-Jeep: Offers no haggle pricing to all GCPS employees. Located one mile west of Snellville on Highway 78, Stone Mountain Jeep offer extended Saturday service hours and GCPS employees never pay more than the invoice of a vehicle less $100. Visit the website at or call 770-972-7767.

"The Toyota Mall of Georgia Educators Club" is proud to present as a reward to the educators of Georgia the following: each participant will be shown the actual new car invoice and have the privilege of purchasing their next vehicle at 1% over Dealer invoice price- prices on limited production vehicles will be based on availability; and all consumer incentives and rebates applicable at the time of the sale shall be passed on to members as money down or cash back. Contact: Patrick Jenkins at 678-777-8922 or

Banking Discounts:

Avalon Mortgage: Avalon Mortgage offers the Teacher Program- 97% to 100% financing, $500 Personal Contribution and only a one-month reserve. Contact Steve Tuttle, Loan Officer at 770-622-6511 for additional information

Bank of America: Bank of America offers the Teacher Flex program to assist teachers and other school employees the opportunity of home ownership. Highlights of the plan include: little or no down payment, flexible credit guidelines, no income restrictions and access to many free or discounted banking services with a funded loan. For more information, contact Andy Burns at 770-491-4762 or Steven Velez at 770 552 3590..

Coats & Co., Inc. A Residential Mortgage Firm: Offers teachers and full-time GCPS employees up to 100% financing with as little as a $500.00 investment. We have partnered with GE to offer an exclusive Homebuyer Privileges program that offers discounts to purchase new appliances, to offset moving expenses, and to home improvement stores, such as Home Depot. We have a no fee extended lock program that allows you to lock in your rate for up to 360 days. Please call or visit our website, featuring online applications and approvals. Mention that you are a GCPS employee and receive $100 off your appraisal for purchases or refinances. Contact Brian Martin at (770) 255-5600

1st Commitment Mortgages Services, Inc. is making an EXCLUSIVE offer for Gwinnett county school employees. Let us make your dream of owning a Home or Investment Property a Reality. Best of all, for every closed loan, we will DONATE (in your Name) up to $500.00 Five Hundred Dollars to your designated charitable organization or to your schools club(s) or band This EXCLUSIVE offer is valid for any mortgage transaction: Purchase or Refinance of a primary Residence or Investment Property. Call today for details and ask about a FREE! Mortgage Consultation. Rendell Hawkins, Mortgage Banker,. O-(678)205-0506 ,C-(678)913-5577

Georgia Dream First Mortgage Loan Program visit our web site :

First time homebuyers in the Atlanta MSA*, who meet the flexible approval guidelines for Conventional, FHA or VA loan products, may qualify for a below market, 30 year fixed rate Georgia Dream First Mortgage Loan.

Maximum Total Household Income to qualify: $69,000 (Family of one or two) $79,350 (Family of three or more)

Maximum Sales Price: $200,000 (Detached single family homes, townhouses, or condominiums)

Georgia Dream Second Mortgage

Eligible borrowers, first time homebuyers, single parent families, and displaced homemakers, may qualify for a Georgia Dream Second Mortgage Loan (see specific loan amounts below)to be used in conjunction with the Georgia Dream First Mortgage Loan to meet the closing costs, down payment and prepaid cost associated with your home purchase. Eligible borrowers will be required to contribute a minimum of 1% of the sales price to the purchase transaction.

Georgia Dream Second All eligible homebuyers $5,000

PEN Employees of Schools, Police, Fire, Sheriffs Departments and Health Care Providers $7,500

EV Energy efficient and/or visitable homes that are certified to meet the program requirements. $7,500

CHOICE Households consisting of individuals with disabilities $7,500 - $20,000

Maximum Total Household Income to qualify for the Georgia Dream Second Mortgage Loan:

A B C D

(1 person) $39,850 $28,900 $33,100 $31,100 (2 person) $45,550 $33,000 $37,800 $35,500

(3 person) $51,250 $37,150 $42,550 $39,950 (4 person) $56,950 $41,300 $47,300 $44,400

(5 person) $61,500 $44,600 $51,050 $47,950

(Column A represents the maximum household income for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton counties. Column B represents the maximum household income for Butts, Haralson, Heard, Jasper, Lamar, and Meriwether counties. Column C represents the maximum household income for Dawson county. Column D represents the maximum household income for Pike county)

The Georgia Dream Second Mortgage loans are 0% interest, deferred loans with no monthly payments and are repaid only when the home is sold refinanced or no longer used as the borrower’s principal residence. Rates and terms subject to change. For additional information and current rates, contact: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, 1-800-359-HOME (4663) or visit our website, . To locate a Georgia Dream Homeownership Program Participating Lender in your community contact us at 1-800-359-HOME (4663).

Gwinnett Federal Credit Union (No Fee Checking + Free eStatements = Free Bill Pay or Bill Pay Plus): It all adds up to one of the best benefits for GFCU members. If you have a GFCU checking account and are signed up for free eStatements (instead of paper statements), there’s no charge for Bill Pay or Bill Pay Plus. See details at or call (770) 963-5679 for more information.

Gwinnett Federal Credit Union (Home Loans): Rates have begun to inch back up, but if you act now, you still have time to benefit from a great rate. No money for a down payment? Qualified members can receive a 30-year fixed rate for 97% of the sale price. The 3% down can be financed with a low-interest unsecured loan from GFCU, in effect providing you with 100% financing...call our mortgage company Credit Union Financial Services at 770- 506-7476.

Gwinnett Federal Credit Union – If you are looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle, call GFCU for a low rate plus the MEMBERS AutoChoice™ service to guide you through the purchase process. Sean Bennett with MEMBERS AutoChoice will locate the vehicle for you, negotiate the price, provide you with information on payments, rebates, optional equipment, and arrange for delivery at any GFCU location. Also available: trade-in service, service contracts, and gap insurance. Contact Sean at 770.963.5860 or

HomeBanc: HomeBanc offers Gwinnett County Educational Professionals 100% financing with low fixed rates for qualified buyers. Contact Kim Chapman at 404-303-4260 or

IronStone Bank: GCPS employees can use the “My Community Solutions” program to own the home of their dreams. The program features $500 or 1% down, a .5% origination fee, and reduced closing costs (a $500 credit toward closing, plus waived $350 application fee). For more information, call Surinder Bedi at 678-442-0020 or send an email to .

NBC Group Banking offers GCPS employees a package of the most popular services with waived or reduced fees-free checking with no minimum balance, no monthly service charges and unlimited check writing, Free traveler's checks, reduced rates on mortgages and no annual fee credit cards. Until May 31, a special offer the Group Banking Members only- save 50% the origination fee on installment loans. Call Chakla Lindsey at 404-728-5750 or go to

Old Atlanta Mortgage: GCPS employees may qualify for the Teachers A+ Home Loan Program, which features borrower-contribution of 1% of the home's value or $500, whichever is less, non-traditional credit histories, financing for single-family homes and condos, and fixed rates. Contact Rhonda Mattison at 770-277-4078 for more information or click on

Power Mortgage is offering a closing cost discount in the amount of $350.00 to all GCPS employees. This discount applies to the purchase of a home or refinance of an existing mortgage. We have a variety of loan programs to choose from: 100 % financing, FHA/VA, cash out investment, lock and shop program and no application fees. For more details please call Kathy Wood at 770-926-0600, e-mail - or visit our web-site to apply

SouthTrust Bank: With Direct Deposit Checking you do not have a monthly maintenance fee as long as at least one direct deposit is posted to your account each month. You will have the advantage of unlimited check writing and no minimum balance requirement. SouthTrust Online Banking is available at no charge and SouthTrust Online Bill Payment is available at no charge for the first six months- after six months a $5.95 monthly fee will be imposed

Southeastern Home Mortgage: Call Us Today For ABetter Tomorrow! Currently offering Special GCPS Loan Programs to “All” GCPS Employeesforup to 100% mortgage financing. $AVE MONEY on new purchase loans with little or No Down payment. GET CA$H and Lower Rates with refinance loans. Free Pre-Qualification and Approval by telephone. Free credit report and credit history evaluation. Free Appraisal with a closed loan. Free application. Free consultation appointments. Available days, evenings, and weekends. Inquire online at: or contact our professionalLoan Officers in Duluth, GA at (770) 623-0555. Ask about the “Ed Loan!” All you need is your GCPS ID to access special funding!