Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister offered to resign if a grand jury declined to indict him for perjury, a report on the jury's work shows.

The special grand jury elected not to indict Bannister in exchange for his resignation rather than let his future depend on the outcome on a criminal trial, Fox 5 television reported.  The television station obtained a copy of the grand jury’s report, which a judge has sealed until Nov. 2.

Bannister resigned Oct. 8 after appearing before the grand jury, which has been investigating county land deals.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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