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| Final 2009 tax bills in the mail, due May 15 | |
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The Gwinnett Tax Commissioner’s office has mailed the final 2009 property tax bills that reflect the increase in the County millage rate adopted by the Board of Commissioners last December. Payment is due May 15. The final 2009 County millage rate of 13.25 is an increase of 2.28 mills over the temporary millage rate that was used to calculate tax bills mailed last September. Property owners are encouraged to read the important information included on the tax bill to help them understand this billing. Keep in mind that payment for this bill is due May 15 but previously unpaid balances may be due sooner. If you have questions about your final bill, please contact the Gwinnett Tax Commissioner’s Office at tax@gwinnettcounty.com or 770.822.8800.
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| The Census is coming! | |
 This March, every housing unit in Gwinnett County will receive a census questionnaire from the US Census Bureau. Completing the form will be quick and easy with 10 simple questions and all answers are protected by law. It is estimated that, for the average household, the questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. In addition to being quick, easy and confidential, responding to the questionnaire is important. Census results will determine apportionment of representation and resources. Our response rate will help determine if Georgia gains another seat in the US House of Representatives as well as our portion of an estimated $400 billion in federal funding distributed to communities each year. So be sure to complete and mail back your questionnaire. More... |
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| Commissioners adopt new solid waste ordinance | |
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopted a new solid waste ordinance for unincorporated Gwinnett County during the board’s business session on March 2, 2010. Service will begin on July 1, 2010, giving residents and haulers time to transition to the new system. The new ordinance, which does not affect city residents, will provide a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally-conscious solid waste management system and also will allow Gwinnett County to fulfill its requirements under state law. All homeowners will have access to services for the collection and disposal of household garbage, expanded recycling, white goods (household appliances), bulky wastes (mattresses, furniture, etc.), and yard trimmings.
The new ordinance sets five service districts and authorizes the County to enter into one or more service agreements with a private company or companies to provide residential garbage service with no more than one service provider within each district. Fees for residential waste services will be made payable to Gwinnett County and will be billed as a residential solid waste fee on the same bill as county taxes. Approval of a new ordinance is the first required step in the process of implementing a new solid waste management plan. Details of the service areas, costs, and collection logistics will be made available as soon as they are finalized. Gwinnett County’s Solid Waste Information Center – 770.822.7141 – is open for callers Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm. |
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| Emergency managers seek public input on draft updated Hazard Mitigation Plan | |
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The public is invited to help plan ways to respond to both natural and manmade hazards in the Gwinnett area. The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management is seeking input from the public on the draft updated Gwinnett County Hazard Mitigation Plan now through March 17, 2010. Emergency Management Director Greg Swanson said, “This will be a multi-jurisdictional plan to identify local hazards, assess the risks and plan ways to reduce loss of life and property damage in emergency situations. We welcome any and all input from our residents to help keep everyone safe.” Once final, the plan will be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review and approval. For more information or to provide feedback, please call 770.513.5610 or send your comments to ema@gwinnettcounty.com.
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| Chairman delivers 2010 State of the County | |
 Board Chairman Charles Bannister opened his 2010 State of the County address (read the text or view the speech) with video testimonials from the chief executive officers of the county's newest Fortune 500 companies explaining why they recently moved their headquarters to Gwinnett. Bannister expressed an optimistic view of the county's future and announced a new initiative aimed at furthering cooperation and communication between the county government, cities, school board, business community, and major non-profit organizations. The speech took place before a crowd of 500 business and community leaders gathered at the Gwinnett Center on February 10 for the annual State of the County luncheon jointly hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the Council for Quality Growth. More... |
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| Gwinnett adopts 2010 budget plan | |
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2010 budget on January 5, 2010. The budget details total appropriations of $1.33 billion, down considerably from the 2009 budget of $1.71 billion. Included within the budget is $974.6 million for operating expenses and $355.3 million for capital expenditures. More... |
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| Engage Gwinnett reviews county service levels, seeks future funding sources | ||||
The committee conducted its 11th session on Wednesday, March 3. The 12th session will be on Wednesday, March 17 from 8:00am to 11:30am at the Gwinnett Center. Check the Engage Gwinnett website for summaries of the meetings, including all presentations and materials provided to the committee members. Meeting coverage and presentation materials of past sessions and information about the committee are also available on the Engage Gwinnett website and on TVgwinnett, cable channel 23. Residents can also view committee meetings on demand. |
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| SPLOST: Three new road projects benefit Gwinnett drivers | |
 Three transportation projects funded by the 2005 and 2009 SPLOST programs received construction approvals from the Board of Commissioners.
The approval of the construction contract for Section 3A of the Sugarloaf Parkway Extension Phase 1 will create a 1.6-mile section of new four-lane highway east of Lawrenceville. This section will extend from Martins Chapel Road to Campbell Road. The contract was awarded to E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., the lowest of nine bidders at $15.5 million. This section includes two bridges, one over the Alcovy River, and another as part of the diamond interchange at Campbell Road. The project will also relocate West Campbell Road and build a half-mile Bramlett Shoals Road Connector. Section 3B will take the road from the Campbell Road interchange to State Route 316 and is currently under design. That section will begin construction in 2010. More... |
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| Latest County News | |
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Stay safe during winter weather Gwinnett County's Fire and Emergency Services and Water Resources departments offer tips for staying safe and warm in wintry conditions: Project AWARE helps seniors stay warm this winter Help a local senior stay warm during the bitter cold winter months by donating a portable heater to Project AWARE - Added Warmth Assistance for Residences of our Elderly. This is the second year Gwinnett County Senior Services (GCSS) has worked to provide heating assistance to senior citizens. More... |
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