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District Attorney’s Office receives FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award

District Attorney’s Office receives FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award

The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office made history as the first prosecutorial office in the nation to receive the esteemed FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Award, a recognition that highlights the office’s outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence in law enforcement.

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Upfront Gwinnett: The Hidden Homeless; Episode 1

Upfront Gwinnett: The Hidden Homeless; Episode 1

Homelessness often hides in plain sight. To most, it looks like people sleeping in cars, tents, or on sidewalks, but for thousands of families across the country, it takes on less obvious forms. Extended-stay motels and couch surfing have become lifelines for those with nowhere else to go—offering temporary refuge but little stability.

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The Animal Shelter will be closed through December 19

The Animal Shelter will be closed through December 19

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center will be closed until Thursday, December 19 to prevent the spread of Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, known as Strep Zoo.

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Attend a holiday chorus performance

Attend a holiday chorus performance

Student choirs from around the county will spread holiday cheer at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center throughout December. Come support talented students from Gwinnett County Public Schools while getting into the holiday spirit.

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SPLOST: Visit the new Western Gwinnett Pathway

SPLOST: Visit the new Western Gwinnett Pathway

Gwinnett officials will unveil a new segment of the Western Gwinnett Pathway, spanning 5 miles between Rogers Bridge Road and Suwanee Dam Road.

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County completes purchase of Macy’s properties at Gwinnett Place Mall

County completes purchase of Macy’s properties at Gwinnett Place Mall

The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County finalized the $16.5 million purchase of the 23-acre Macy’s department and furniture store properties at Gwinnett Place Mall, marking a key advancement in the redevelopment of the site.

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Congratulations to the Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy Fall 2024 Graduates

Congratulations to the Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy Fall 2024 Graduates

The Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy Fall 2024 wrapped up its 12-week journey, gaining a behind-the-scenes look of the County’s various departments and services.

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65 local nonprofits to receive ARPA grant funding

65 local nonprofits to receive ARPA grant funding

Gwinnett County Government selected 65 nonprofits that serve critical needs to receive a combined total of $4.95 million in Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant funding.

 

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Chairwoman Hendrickson presents proposed budget for 2025

Chairwoman Hendrickson presents proposed budget for 2025

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson presented her proposed budget on Tuesday to guide County government spending for the 2025 fiscal year.

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New attorneys welcomed in swearing-in ceremony

New attorneys welcomed in swearing-in ceremony

Six aspiring attorneys took a major step in their legal careers as they were sworn in by Superior Court Judge Tamela Adkins, marking their official entry into the legal profession. Amanda Nicole Lankford, Evan Davis Crowder, Anika Akbar, Angelica Reed, Sarah Aneese Mirza, and Yeonjung Yun Waller recently received the exciting news that they passed the July 2024 Bar Exam and prepared to take their attorney’s oath.

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