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GWINNETT COUNTY TAKES FIRST STEPS TOWARD PARK PLACE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 20, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract to create a master plan for the Park Place community, a key gateway to the county with significant potential for growth. The County’s recent support for the redevelopment of the Stone Mountain Tennis Center site has paved the way for a comprehensive master plan that will guide the area’s future.

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GWINNETT ANIMAL WELFARE URGES RESIDENTS TO OPEN HEARTS AND HOMES TO SHELTER PETS

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 21, 2024) – Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement is joining shelters and rescues across the nation for the Clear the Shelters adoption drive.
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GWINNETT RESIDENTS TAPPED TO SHAPE COUNTY SPENDING FOR 2025

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 23, 2024) – A team of residents will weigh in on County government priorities before Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson proposes the 2025 budget.
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GWINNETT COUNTY LAUNCHES MICROTRANSIT PILOT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GATEWAY85 CID AND CITY OF NORCROSS

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 6, 2024) – Gwinnett County officials, in collaboration with the Gateway85 Community Improvement District and the city of Norcross, gathered Friday to celebrate the launch of Ride Gwinnett’s new microtransit pilot program in Norcross.
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GWINNETT ANIMAL WELFARE HOSTS ANNUAL ADOPTION EVENT WITH A MUSICAL TWIST

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 17, 2024) – Get ready to rock and roll for a cause! Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement is hosting the annual Shelter Pets Rock celebration to find loving homes for pets at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center.
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CHAIRWOMAN HENDRICKSON LEADS SECOND ANNUAL STAND DOWN EVENT

Gwinnett County provides vital support and resources for veterans and their families
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GWINNETT SELECTS 65 LOCAL NONPROFITS TO RECEIVE $4.95 MILLION IN ARPA GRANT FUNDING

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 15, 2024) – 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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COUNTY OFFICES CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, DELAYS TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

WHAT: All Gwinnett County government offices, except for those operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County Detention Center during the holiday.
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GWINNETT ANIMAL SHELTER CLOSED UNTIL DEC. 19

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 5, 2024) – The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center will be closed until Dec. 19 to prevent the spread of Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, known as Strep Zoo.
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UGA EXTENSION GWINNETT KICKS OFF ANNUAL PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 9, 2025) – Pre-orders for UGA Extension Gwinnett’s annual plant sale fundraiser begin Jan. 2. Community members are invited to support the County’s 4-H and Master Gardener projects while finding fruit and ornamental plants that thrive in Georgia soil to complement their landscape.
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CHAIRWOMAN HENDRICKSON SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 31, 2024) – Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson was ceremonially sworn in today for her second term as head of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, with her family in attendance.
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COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

WHAT: Due to the forecasted serious winter weather event, all Gwinnett County Government offices — with the exception of those required for the comfort and safety of residents — will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 10.
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PARKS AND OTHER FACILITIES REMAIN CLOSED

WHAT: County parks and trails, the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center and all OneStop facilities will be closed again to the public tomorrow.
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UPDATE TO RIDE GWINNETT SERVICE

WHAT: Due to inclement weather, Ride Gwinnett will not operate local, microtransit, or paratransit service.
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COMMUTER SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES, TRIALS AND HEARINGS IMPACTED BY WEATHER; TAX COMMISSIONER OFFICES REMAIN OPEN

WHAT: Due to tomorrow’s forecasted inclement weather, some Gwinnett County services will be impacted. Below are the details:
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COUNTY OFFICES, CLERK’S OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

WHAT: Due to inclement weather, very challenging road conditions and hazardously low temperatures, all Gwinnett County offices – with the exception of those required for the comfort and safety of residents – are closed today.A list of services impacted is below:
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COUNTY OFFICES REOPEN JANUARY 23, WITH EXCEPTIONS

WHAT: All Gwinnett County offices will open for normal business hours. Exceptions are outlined below:
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GWINNETT BREAKS GROUND ON EXPANDED ACTIVITY BUILDING AT DACULA PARK

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb.13, 2025) – Gwinnett County officials broke ground Tuesday on a project to expand the existing 7,440-square-foot activity building at Dacula Park into a two-story, 34,000-square-foot community recreation center with a full-service senior wing.
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GWINNETT ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER AT CRITICAL CAPACITY

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 24, 2025) – The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center has reached critical capacity and is seeking volunteer foster homes for shelter animals in need.
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GWINNETT COUNTY HONORED NATIONALLY FOR EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 9, 2025) – Gwinnett County has received national recognition for its forward-thinking planning and commitment to a high quality of life. The County’s 2045 Unified Plan was named the winner of the Quality of Life Award by the American Planning Association’s Sustainable Communities Division during the 2025 National Planning Conference held in Denver.
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