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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 27, 2020) — Gwinnett County Government is seeking feedback from residents on the future of parks in Gwinnett. The Parks and Recreation Division is launching a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan to understand how the county is changing and to establish a long-range vision for advancing the County’s resources over the next 10 years.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 21, 2020) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Tuesday took a step toward attaining and preparing for coronavirus-related grant funding. At the commissioners’ business session, the board voted to approve the application for and — if awarded — the acceptance of public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency as well as grant funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, known as the CARES Act. The CARES Act authorized $2.2 trillion dollars to facilitate stimulus relief for the American public, businesses and state and local governments.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 4, 2020) — While Gwinnett residents practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is providing families with an opportunity to visit, learn and explore without leaving the house.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 19, 2020) – Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gwinnett County Government will commemorate America’s fallen military and law enforcement heroes with a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Memorial Day, May 25. Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash, District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque, and Ron and Caroline Buice of the Fallen Heroes Committee will deliver video remarks. Retired Marine Col. Parker Miller will be the keynote speaker.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 22, 2020) – Gwinnett County and Gwinnett County Public Library are collaborating to provide summer meals at two library branches for youngsters needing food as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Norcross, Ga., Jan. 14, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police VICE Investigators arrest a 36-year-old for trying meet up with a 14-year-old female. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 23, 2020) – Starting Wednesday, Gwinnett County’s Summer Meals Program will expand to 11 more locations for free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for children 18 years old and younger. The program allows parents, caregivers or community groups to pick up nutritious meals for children to take home, or children can pick up their own meals. Registration is not required.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 30, 2020) – Today at noon, Gwinnett County Small Business Assistance Program will begin accepting applications for $20 million in federal CARES Act grants and loans from for-profit businesses hurt by the pandemic. The funds are intended to help businesses reopen their doors with such needs as deep cleaning facilities, modifying facilities to accommodate ongoing social distancing, restocking inventory, marketing to their clients, and/or paying staff in advance of reopening and achieving revenue.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., July 2, 2020) – This July, the Gwinnett Parks and Recreation staff invites you to participate in National Parks and Recreation Month’s “We are Parks and Recreation,” which encourages residents and visitors of all ages and abilities to show their love and appreciation for parks and park amenities.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., July 10, 2020) – Small businesses hurt by the pandemic have until 5 p.m. on July 24 to apply for Gwinnett’s federal CARES Act grants and loans.

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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 12, 2026) – Detectives have identified the victim as Abel Alejandro Unzicker Chavez (36, Snellville).  Derrick Devon Thomas (30, Snellville) has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm during a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.  Detectives are still investigating what led up to the shooting.

Gwinnett County Government invests in local community through new public health education campaign with the help of local moms (Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 6, 2020) – This week Gwinnett County launched #ListenToGwinnettMoms, a public health education campaign to inspire the local community to continue doing its part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by listening to the experts who have known best all along: their moms.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 9, 2026) – Gwinnett County Police Special Victim Unit detectives arrested a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy during an investigation involving a minor.

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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 8, 2026) – Christopher Clark has been located and is safe.

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(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 3, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 59-year-old from Lawrenceville.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 20, 2020) – Advance Voting for the Nov. 3 General and Special Election continues this weekend at nine sites around Gwinnett, and there are more opportunities than ever for voters to cast their ballot before Election Day.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Nov. 9, 2020) – Gwinnett County’s annual celebration of America’s veterans will be adapted to a virtual Veterans Day Ceremony and Salute to the Flag to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 10, 2021) – Gwinnett County is helping ease hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to feed Gwinnett's children during the summer.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 24, 2021) – Gwinnett County Government will commemorate America’s fallen military and law enforcement heroes with a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 30, 2021) -- July is National Park and Recreation Month, which means it’s all about fun activities and events across Gwinnett County. “We believe parks and recreation play an important role in supporting our vibrant community,” said Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Division Director Chris Minor. “From connecting residents with inclusive and equitable services, promoting historic and nature conservation, providing athletic, aquatic, educational and recreational experiences and maintaining safe parks, we endeavor to help our community thrive.”

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 10, 2021) – Gwinnett County is encouraging residents of all ages and abilities to participate in the Great Georgia Pollinator Census on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21. Pollinators — including bees, beetles and butterflies — play a critical role in the ecosystem. They help pollinate plants that produce fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils, fibers and other raw materials; feed and protect wildlife; clean the air; prevent soil erosion and more.