Charles Bannister was arrested Monday night and was charged with driving under the influence and making an improper lane change.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Stacey Bourbonnais says deputies received a tip that the 71-year-old Bannister had been seen drinking at a Lilburn restaurant. The arresting officer said in his report that Bannister had trouble reciting the alphabet.
He was released Monday night on a signature bond. He issued a statement Tuesday expressing confidence that he will be exonerated.
Bannister was first elected to the commission in 2004 after 18 years in the Georgia House.
Gwinnett Co. Comm. Chairman Charles Bannister
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