General News Releases

GWINNETT COUNTY ISSUES LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER, PREPARES FOR WINTER STORM IMPACTS

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 23, 2026) – Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency in advance of the major winter storm forecasted by the National Weather Service.

GWINNETT COUNTY TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON WINTER STORM PREPARATIONS

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

WHAT: Gwinnett County leadership will hold a news conference to share information about the County’s storm preparation and vital resources to help keep residents safe during the winter storm.

CHAIRWOMAN HENDRICKSON NAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF 2026 MLK DAY PARADE

Updated: Jan 16, 2026

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 16, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and Celebration, hosted by the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County on Monday, Jan. 19.

CHAIRWOMAN HENDRICKSON TO SERVE FIRST BALL AT ATLANTA VIBE GAME

Updated: Jan 07, 2026

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 7, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will take center court this Sunday, Jan. 11, when she serves the ceremonial First Serve at the Atlanta Vibe’s home match at Gas South Arena.

GWINNETT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTS BUDGET FOR 2026

Updated: Jan 06, 2026

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 6, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $2.58 billion budget to fund County operations and projects for 2026, a reduction of $84.6 million from the previous year’s budget.

COYOTE IN BUFORD AREA TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 30, 2025) – A coyote tested positive for rabies yesterday after three incidents in Buford on Dec. 26 and 27.

WALK FOR PEACE ARRIVES IN GWINNETT COUNTY

Updated: Dec 30, 2025

WHAT: The International Walk for Peace will arrive in Gwinnett County. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will welcome the Buddhist monks and recognize the walk.

SOLICITOR’S OFFICE HOSTS DASH 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHECK PRESENTATION

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 16, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office will award proceeds from its Dash 4 Domestic Violence 5K to three local nonprofits during a check presentation on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium.

COMMISSIONERS HOST STATE LAWMAKERS TO DISCUSS YEAR RECAP, LOOK AHEAD

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 11, 2025) – Gwinnett County Commissioners recently hosted Gwinnett’s state lawmakers during the Legislative Delegation Breakfast, offering updates on elections operations, public safety advancements and critical service needs tied to the County’s rapid growth.

GWINNETT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVES MARKET ADJUSTMENT

Posted: Dec 09, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 9, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners today approved a 4% market adjustment for eligible County employees.

GWINNETT TO HOST COMMUNITY TOWN HALLS ON OPIOID ADDICTION AND RESOURCES

Posted: Dec 05, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 5, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee invites residents, healthcare professionals and community leaders to attend one of two upcoming town halls addressing the resources available to those impacted by opioid addiction.

GWINNETT COUNTY EARNS NATIONAL HONORS FOR COMMUNICATIONS EXCELLENCE

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 19, 2025) – Gwinnett County Government is celebrating multiple national awards after earning top recognition from both the Davey Awards and the w3 Awards for outstanding media relations, digital storytelling and creative public-sector communication.

GWINNETT TO CELEBRATE, HONOR AND SUPPORT VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 7, 2025) – Gwinnett County will honor those who served this Veterans Day with two back-to-back events: Gwinnett County’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s Gwinnett County Stand Down.

CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT TIANA P. GARNER TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY CELEBRATION

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 12, 2025) – Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court Tiana P. Garner will host the fourth annual National Adoption Day Celebration, honoring the children, teens and adults in Gwinnett who have found their forever families.

ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND STAND DOWN EVENT MOVED INDOORS

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

WHAT: Gwinnett County is holding the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor those who have served our country followed by Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson's Stand Down event with resources and services geared toward veterans and their families.

HOOPER-RENWICK THEMED LIBRARY WINS “REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR”

Posted: Nov 06, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 6, 2025) – The Hooper-Renwick Themed Library has been named Redevelopment Project of the Year at the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit. The honor recognizes Metro Atlanta projects that prove excellence in design, innovation and community impact.

COUNTY LIGHTS GWINNETT JUSTICE & ADMINISTRATION CENTER IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS FOR ‘OPERATION GREEN LIGHT’

Updated: Nov 04, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 3, 2025) – From Nov. 4 to 11, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will once again be illuminated green as part of the annual Operation Green Light for Veterans — a national initiative to show support for those who served.

TREE TO ARRIVE AT GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE FOR THE 38TH ANNUAL LIGHTING OF THE TREE

Posted: Nov 03, 2025

WHAT: The 40-foot Norway Spruce from the mountains of North Carolina will arrive at the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Once installed, County team members will begin decorating the tree in preparation for the 38^th annual Lighting of the Tree held on Thanksgiving night. The tree will remain on display for the public throughout the holiday season.

GWINNETT COUNTY TO HIGHLIGHT FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS, ANNOUNCE NEW FUNDING

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

WHAT: Gwinnett County leaders will provide an update on the County’s ongoing food distribution efforts and announce new funding to support local food cooperatives. The event will also spotlight upcoming meal distribution events and more.

GWINNETT EXPANDS FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 31, 2025) – As many residents brace for the impact of service disruptions in federal nutrition assistance programs, Gwinnett County is allocating $250,000 to help families access essential food and hygiene products.