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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 26, 2018) – A draft Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan unveiled on Feb. 21 envisions a network of County trails tying in with trails by cities and community improvement districts to create a seamless, interconnected web of bike and pedestrian pathways for recreation, commuting or running errands.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 18, 2018) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the Countywide Trails Master Plan, which ultimately will create a seamless, interconnected web of bike and pedestrian pathways for recreation, commuting or running errands.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 4, 2018) – Gwinnett citizens who want to serve the community and be engaged in the electoral process are encouraged to attend Gwinnett County’s poll official hiring events on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8 at the County’s OneStop Norcross facility.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 25, 2019) – Gwinnett County’s Department of Transportation has finished an innovative plan for making future travel safer and smoother with technology that alerts drivers about key traffic information – such as the approach of emergency vehicles and pedestrians in crosswalks – in real time.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 19, 2021)– In her remarks at the inaugural Gwinnett Chamber Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson today introduced the Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment Equity Plan and announced the opportunity for qualified consultants to submit proposals for the development of an Equity Action Plan on behalf of Gwinnett County. Both plans demonstrate the County’s determination to embed an equitable, inclusive and welcoming foundation in all services, programs, policies, decisions and developments made by the County – soon to be the largest county in Georgia.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 5, 2022) – After hosting a series of open houses on redistricting, Gwinnett commissioners on Tuesday approved a draft map to present to the Georgia General Assembly.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 2, 2022) – The Gwinnett County Historical Restoration and Preservation Board is accepting nominations for individuals or organizations who have contributed significantly to preserving and protecting Gwinnett’s history. Inductees will be recognized at the Preservation Awards Ceremony set to take place in December. Nominations must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 19.

$17 billion plan looks to leverage federal, state, local funding 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 3, 2025) – On Oct. 24, 2024, the city of Mulberry’s transition team issued a legal Notice of Intent to Gwinnett County Government, stating that, effective Jan. 1, 2025, the city will take over the following services:

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 22, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved several items during its May 20 meeting focused on public safety, community health and youth services. Highlights include the retirement of a beloved K9, contracts for chronic care providers and a mobile eye care initiative for students.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) The Gwinnett County Police Department, in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the implementation of a new program, Volunteer Citizens On Patrol (VCOP).  This is an excellent program that involves an extensive commitment on behalf of our Gwinnett County Police volunteers. This program will be the first of its kind for the Gwinnett County Police Department and it relies heavily on the participation of the volunteers from the Gwinnett County Police Department and their willingness to make our parks safer and a more enjoyable place to visit.  

(Duluth, Georgia)  A Stone Mountain man was recently arrested for attempting to abandon his dog along the side of the road.  The incident took place on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at around 11:30pm on Breckinridge Boulevard in unincorporated Duluth. 

UPDATE #1: Catherine “Celine” Peavy was located SAFE at the Sams Club in Athens.  She was recently reunited with her family.  (Grayson, Georgia) Gwinnett Police are searching for a missing elderly person with medical issues.  Officers responded to a missing person report shortly before 2:00pm.  The complainant reported that his wife, Catherine “Celine” Peavy (74), had been missing for about an hour.  He said that she has medical issues and is allowed to drive, but usually when someone is with her because she can get lost.

The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy session.  The spring 2020 session will run from February 11, 2020 – April 02, 2020 and meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30– 8:30 PM.  The CPA is open to all Gwinnett County residents 18 years of age or older who successfully pass the application process and a driver and criminal history check.  Attendees will participate in classroom lecture, police unit demonstrations, practical exercises, and will also meet a great group of fellow citizens.  The CPA is free of charge.  Applications must be submitted no later than February 03, 2020, and can be found on the volunteer opportunity page of the GCPD website.

(Friday, Ga., Jan. 19, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy will run from March 5 to May 2 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., January 3, 2018) – Weather forecasters are predicting prolonged below-freezing temperatures to start off the New Year.  Firefighters are urging citizens to be weather aware throughout the winter months and year-round.  Keep your home and family safe by incorporating the following safety practices.     

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 7, 2017) – In response to the collapse of the I-85 interstate in Atlanta, Gwinnett County Transit and the state’s Xpress Service have added new MARTA Feeder express service to take riders from the six Gwinnett and Xpress Park & Ride lots to the Chamblee and Doraville MARTA stations. From there, commuters can access rail service into Atlanta in the morning and return home again in the afternoon.

(Lawrenceville, GA., April 25, 2017) Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) in partnership with Health and Human Services and Live Healthy Gwinnett is celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM) in May. Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages.

(Norcross, Ga., Aug. 30, 2017) – At just 15 years old, Tajuan McCarty was homeless and forced into prostitution by a man in his 30s. More than a decade later, she finally escaped the sex trade and since then established two safe houses that have provided security for more than 200 trafficking victims.

Due to severe weather forecast for Tuesday, September 12, Gwinnett County trials and hearings are cancelled. In general, other Gwinnett County Government offices, including the Tax Commissioner’s Office, will be open during normal business hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm.