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(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 23, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Assessors mailed approximately 308,000 annual Notices of Assessment to residential and commercial property owners today.  

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 16, 2025) – Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections is notifying voters of changes to several polling locations ahead of the 2025 Special Primary Election. These changes affect multiple precincts across the county and are effective immediately.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 3, 2025) – Gwinnett County is taking proactive steps to prevent and become more resilient to disasters with the recent approval of the local hazard mitigation plan.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 14, 2025) – Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has been named the recipient of the 2025 Lottie H. Watkins Female First Award by the Atlanta Business League.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 23, 2025) – Gwinnett County’s 2045 Unified Plan received national recognition from the American Planning Association, earning the Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan.

Residents have an opportunity to get an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 1, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is considering keeping the general fund millage rate the same as last year, at 6.950 mills, and will hold three public hearings for residents to comment.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., August 19, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday adopted the same general fund millage rate as last year, 6.95 mills. Before the vote, the commissioners received public comments online and in-person at three public hearings.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) Gwinnett County Police Department is looking for a team of new police Chaplains to help comfort and counsel those in need during law enforcement related incidents. Police Chaplains play a very unique role in law enforcement by responding to the scene of traumatic events and helping those in need. Police Chaplains also serve those within the department who are dealing with personal stress, family crisis, or need help understanding employee assistance programs. We are looking for a team of highly motivated Chaplains from every religious denomination to help serve the diverse population of Gwinnett County. Anyone interested in the program will be required to complete a volunteer application. Additionally, candidates will be required to submit to a background check which may include a criminal history check, driving history check, references etc.    

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) Have you ever wondered how the police department is organized and operated?  Have you ever wanted to tour police headquarters?  Have you ever wondered what each unit in the police department actually does?  Well, you might be interested in joining the Gwinnett Police Citizens Police Academy.  We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming session.  The next academy will run from March 20^th – May 10^th.  The academy meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.  The Citizens Police Academy is open to all Gwinnett County residents that are 18 years of age or older, who successfully pass the application process and a driver’s and criminal history check.  You will get classroom and practical applications, but also get to meet a great group of your fellow citizens.  Even better, it’s all FREE!  Applications will need to be submitted to Sgt. Perkins or Sgt. Thompson no later than Tuesday, March 13^th and can be found at https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/police/volunteer-opportunities

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy.  The Citizen’s Police Academy will run from September 3 to October 24 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia)  The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking applications from people interested in serving the citizens of the county as a Police Chaplain.  The chaplain is a vital volunteer position within the department.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 26, 2020) – Applications are now open for Gwinnett Community Outreach’s signature programs, and those interested in a behind-the-scenes look at their local government are invited to apply.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia, July 26, 2022) The Gwinnett Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy.  The Citizens Police Academy will run from September 6 to October 20 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm. to 9:00pm.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 11, 2022) – A video series highlighting the real-life friendships and relationships between Gwinnett County police officers and residents premieres today.
         With a focus on unveiling the Gwinnett Police Department’s mission to improve the quality of life in the Gwinnett community through delivery of professional services in an unbiased and compassionate manner, the department is introducing the Neighbors in Uniform series.
         On the clock and off, officers continue to form bonds with people in the community. Through this series, residents will learn about these relationships and get to know more personally those who serve and protect their community daily.
         The first three videos released give Gwinnettians the opportunity to learn more about:

(Lawrenceville, Georgia., Jan 26, 2023) - The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy will run from March 7 to April 27 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 3, 2023) – Those who work in 911 Centers nationwide are often called the first first responders. The 911 call-takers answer many calls, from traffic accidents to medical issues and shoplifting to assault crimes, just to name a few. The men and women working in your 911 Center are available to members of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days every year.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 30, 2023) – The Gwinnett County School Zone Safety Program added five new speed enforcement cameras.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 29, 2024) – Businesses play a vital role in our local economy, and their security is integral to the well-being of our county. The relationship with our local businesses is important to the quality of life in our community. Our department is committed to investigating crimes and arresting those responsible for any commercial burglaries. We will utilize all available technology to identify, locate, and apprehend those responsible for property crimes.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 22, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) since 1993. In 2021, CALEA awarded the department with the Communications Accreditation and Training Academy Accreditation awards. By earning these two additional accreditations, the Gwinnett County Police Department achieved the prestigious Tri-Arc Award from CALEA, becoming the first law enforcement agency in Georgia to receive this recognition. The Tri-Arc Award is given to agencies that have concurrent CALEA accreditation for their law enforcement, public safety communications, and public safety training agencies.