Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy Schedule

Program Schedule

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Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy sessions are offered on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Sessions include presentations conducted by Gwinnett County leadership, tours of County facilities, and hands-on activities for participants to put their knowledge to work. Orientation and graduation sessions are mandatory.

2026 Cohort 21 – Spring Session Schedule

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Cohort Connections
Wednesday, March 4
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Introduction

Orientation
Saturday, March 7
8:00am – 2:30pm

Community Services
Thursday, March 12
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Planning & Development
Thursday, March 19
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Water Resources & Sustainability
Thursday, March 26
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Transportation
Thursday, April 2
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Parks and Recreation
Thursday, April 9
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Police
Thursday, April 16
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Fire & Emergency Services 
Thursday, April 23
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Corrections & Sheriff
Thursday, April 30
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Law & Order
Thursday, May 7
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Unsung Heroes
Thursday, May 14
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Graduation
Tuesday, May 19
5:30pm – 9:00pm

DATE

SESSION

LOCATIONS/DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, August 11
6:00pm – 8:00pm

COHORT CONNECTIONS
Civic Engagement and Social Impact Division Networking, Introductions, Conversation

Gwinnett Field
2500 Buford Drive
Lawrenceville GA 30043

Saturday, August 15
8:00am – 2:30pm
 Food is Provided

ORIENTATION
Welcome/Overview
History of Gwinnett County
Communications – County Overview
Financial Services Overview
Tax Assessor Overview
Tax Commissioner Overview

Environmental & Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water Drive
Buford, GA 30519

Wednesday, August 19
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Department of Community Services

Centerville Senior Center
3075 Bethany Church Rd
Snellville GA 30039

Wednesday, August 26
5:30pm – 9:00pm
 Food is Provided

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Department of Planning & Development

Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center
405 N Perry St,
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Wednesday, September 2
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

WATER RESOURCES & SUSTAINABILITY
Department of Water Resources
Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Sustainability Officer

F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center
1500 One Water Way
Buford, GA 30519

Wednesday, September 9
5:30pm – 9:00pm
 Food is Provided

TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation

Gwinnett DOT Central Operations & Maintenance Facility
620 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Wednesday, September 16
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

Parks and Recreation
Department of Parks & Recreation

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
4650 Peachtree Industrial blvd,
Berkeley Lake, GA 30096

Wednesday, September 23
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

FIRE & EMS
Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services

Training Academy
3608 Braselton Highway
Dacula, GA 30019

Wednesday, September 30
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

POLICE
Gwinnett Police Department

Police Training Complex
854 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Wednesday, October 7
5:30pm – 9:00pm
On-Site Food Provided

CORRECTIONS & SHERIFF
Department of Corrections
Sheriff’s Office

Gwinnett Detention Center
2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Wednesday, October 14
 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

LAW AND ORDER
Magistrate State Court
Clerk of Courts
District Attorney
Probate Court
Solicitor General
Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services
State Courts Mock Trial

Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Nash Court Building
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Wednesday, October 21
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

UNSUNG HEROES
Access and Opportunity Officer
 Law Department
Human Resources
Tax Commissioners
Support Services
Information Technology
Elections

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
185 W Crogan St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Tuesday, October 27
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Food is Provided

GRADUATION

Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Atrium
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046