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(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.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 1, 2026) – Media partners, please see Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s statement below:

Event will highlight 2025 accomplishments, priorities.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 30, 2026) – As Gwinnett County prepares for a second major winter storm in as many weeks, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency. This action follows an executive order declaring a state of emergency for North and Central Georgia issued today by Gov. Brian Kemp.

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.
 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 27, 2026) – Gwinnett County has launched an updated GwinnettCounty.com website with an emphasis on connecting residents, businesses and visitors to the County’s programs and services.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 25, 2026) – Due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern, all County government offices, with the exception of those required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.

WHAT:             District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III will host “Trapped and Trafficked”, a Human Trafficking Awareness Town Hall focused on education, prevention, survivor support and available community resources. The event will feature panel discussions and a resource fair.

WHAT:         District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III will host “Trapped and Trafficked”, a Human Trafficking Awareness Town Hall focused on education, prevention, survivor support and available community resources. The event will feature panel discussions and a resource fair

(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.

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.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 24, 2026) – Due to the forecasted serious winter weather event, Gwinnett County has announced cancelations and closings.

WHAT:          Gwinnett County will operate six warming stations beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. In addition to the County’s five regular warming station locations, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will be open to the public during this time.

(Buford, Ga., Jan. 21, 2026) – At 7:28 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a business fire at Dillard's in the Mall of Georgia at 3333 Buford Drive in Buford. 911 callers stated there was a dumpster fire in front of the mall, and the flames were catching the building on fire.  

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

(Lawrenceville, Ga., 1/13/26) – Gwinnett Judicial Circuit District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson announced her Office's decision to not file charges in connection with the August 8, 2025, shooting death of Tevin Hood.

(Lilburn, Ga., Jan. 11, 2026) – Firefighters responded at 6:23 p.m. to a report of a house fire at the 200 block of Sandra Drive in Lilburn. The 911 caller advised that the house was burning, and people were still inside the home.

(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.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 18, 2025) – Gwinnett County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to opt out of the new Statewide Adjusted Base Year Homestead Exemption introduced in House Bill 581. The vote means that Gwinnett