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| Election Results – July 20, 2010 Georgia General Primary | |
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The Gwinnett County results of the July 20, 2010 Georgia General primary are available in three formats:
For statewide results visit www.sos.georgia.gov. |
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| Affordable back-to-school health services offered by Health Department | |
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Is your child entering Pre-K, private, or public school for the first time this fall? Georgia law requires these children to have specific vaccinations and screenings, as documented in the Georgia Immunization form 3231 and Georgia Screening form 3300, prior to starting school. The Gwinnett County Health Department makes this process easy by offering immunizations and hearing, vision, and dental screenings, all at reasonable rates. For more information about the services offered and for clinic locations and hours, visit http://www.eastmetrohealth.com/.
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| 2010 General Primary Runoff – August 10 | |
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The runoff election for the 2010 General Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, August 10 at your regular voting precinct from 7:00am - 7:00pm. Voters must vote within the same party chosen for the 2010 General Primary Election. If the voter did not vote in the primary election, the voter may choose any party in the runoff.
Voters can also request an absentee ballot for the runoff election. A completed application must first be received before an absentee ballot is issued. Please call the Voter Registration and Elections division at 678.226.7210 to request an application or complete the form online. Ballots will be distributed as soon as they are received from the printer. Advanced voting will also be available at the Elections Office at 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, in Lawrenceville from 9:00am - 4:30pm once ballots are available. Please note that advanced voting satellite locations will not be open for the runoff election. For more information, click here or call 678.226.7210. |
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| Gwinnett issues RFQ for Briscoe Field | |
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On July 8, 2010 Gwinnett County issued a request for qualifications, or RFQ, for firms interested in entering into a public-private partnership to operate Briscoe Field. This is the next step in the Federal Aviation Administration-sponsored pilot program that will help County officials study airport privatization options and possible changes in operations. Potential options may include privatization as a general aviation airport or the addition of scheduled passenger air service. More...
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| VISION: Economic Development and Redevelopment in Gwinnett | |
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Creating jobs, stimulating our local economy, and encouraging dynamic communities are three reasons why County government is actively promoting economic development and redevelopment activities in Gwinnett.
VISION is a monthly video program that takes our cameras to the community and talks to the leaders who are driving these efforts. Check here for the latest edition. Learn more about how Gwinnett County government is investing in the economic future of the community by visiting the Economic Development webpage. Economic Development Links |
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| Latest County News | |
| SPLOST: Freeman’s Mill Park opens | |
 An old gristmill that resides along the banks of the Alcovy River is now the focal point of the County's newest park. Freeman's Mill Park features a playground that replicates a gristmill, picnic pavilion, half-mile multi-purpose trail, parking, restroom facilities and the historic Freeman's gristmill. The County purchased the mill and surrounding property in 2002 with funding from the Georgia Greenspace Program and the 2005 SPLOST.In 2009, the County raised and restored the mill and its surrounding 12 acres for educational and recreational use to offer Gwinnett County citizens a sense of the agricultural past. The mill was built sometime between 1868 and 1879 by brothers John Griffin and Levi J. Loveless. By 1996, it was said to be one of only 15 mills in the state in working order and the only one in Gwinnett County. At that time is was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1913, W. Scott Freeman and his son, Winfield, owned it until it was purchased in 1915 by Newt Pharr. Winfield descendants continued to operate the mill through the 20th century. More... |
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| Air Quality Forecast – Smog Season is here! | |
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The Clean Air Campaign issues smog alerts on days when the concentration of ozone or pollution is expected to reach unhealthy levels. Smog Season is from May 1 to September 30, and you can find your daily Gwinnett smog forecast here.
The air quality forecast for July 29, 2010 is "Code Yellow (51 - Smog Alert | Moderate)" - Click for explanation. |
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| Mission, Vision, Values | |
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