Board invests in health care services, road safety improvements and sewer repairs

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 14, 2026) – During their May 5 meetings, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several important initiatives. Highlights include ongoing chronic care services for residents, less disruptive sewer repairs and additional road resurfacing and improvements.  

Money allocated to continue chronic care services for residents
Commissioners approved funding for contracts with four health care providers to continue delivering chronic care services in Gwinnett through 2026. This investment aims to improve access to ongoing care that helps prevent medical issues from escalating into emergencies.

“The four agencies identified play a critical role in stabilizing chronic conditions, improving health outcomes and reducing reliance on emergency care,” said Community Services Director Lindsey Jorstad. “Collectively, their efforts are projected to impact more than 9,000 individuals in the community.”

The contracts were awarded in the amounts of $236,534 to Hope Clinic, Inc., $145,766 to Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett, $121,500 to Four Corners Primary Card Centers, Inc. and $46,200 to Behavioral Health of Georgia for a total of $550,000.

County advances key road and infrastructure improvements
The Board of Commissioners approved an application for Georgia Department of Transportation’s Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant program to resurface more than 17 miles of arterials and collector roads across the county. If awarded, GDOT will contribute a total of $9.6 million with no local match required.

During the meeting, the Board also approved contracts for two construction projects using $1.2 million from the 2017 SPLOST program. 

One project, awarded to Tetrabuild Infracon LLC for $476,596, will install sidewalks on the south side of Miller Road between Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road and Garner Road. The other project, awarded to Backbone Infrastructure LLC for $748,690, will improve four intersections.

Contract approved for less disruptive storm pipe repairs
The Board approved the renewal of a contract to continue trenchless stormwater pipe rehabilitation across the county. These techniques are suitable for repairing pipes that have degraded over time or been damaged. Trenchless methods reduce traffic disruption and property impact — as well as project costs and duration — compared to traditional open-cut repairs and replacements.

The $20 million contract with Cajenn Construction and Rehab Services, Inc., Southern Premier Contractors, Inc., and Vortex Services, LLC, represents $4 million increase over the previous year to help address the backlog of stormwater rehabilitation needs.