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(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. 

(Norcross, Ga., Nov. 9, 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.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 30, 2018) – The Gwinnett Youth Commission is beginning its second cycle and high schoolers from all parts of the county are encouraged to participate. The Gwinnett Youth Commission is an initiative to develop youth leaders to speak on behalf of their peers, help County government leaders better understand youth issues, plan community events and participate in volunteer projects.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2018) – Gwinnett Commissioners awarded nearly $22 million in resurfacing contracts for county roads last month. The Georgia Department of Transportation will pay for 29 percent of the contract cost.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 24, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gwinnett Animal Shelter will limit visitors inside the shelter to 10 at a time during regular business hours.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 15, 2020) – Eight official ballot drop boxes are now in place across Gwinnett County to provide eligible voters with a new way to return absentee/advance by mail ballots for the June 9 Presidential Preference Primary, General Primary and Nonpartisan Election.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 8, 2020) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to offer $20 million in federal CARES Act loans and grants for local for-profit businesses hurt during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 20, 2020) – After a week of record-setting advance voting turnout in Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections is continuing to provide more opportunities than ever for voters to cast their ballot before the Nov. 3 General and Special Election.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 24, 2020) – The Gwinnett Department of Transportation will reroute traffic in Dacula Monday to begin the next phase of the intersection improvement at Dacula Road and State Route 8/Winder Highway and the railroad bridge upgrade. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 20, 2021) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for various boards, authorities and committees that help advise commissioners and departments on policies and practices.