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(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 1, 2017) – Students interested in participating in Gwinnett County Government’s new Gwinnett Youth Commission have a few more days to turn in their applications. The County is launching a new initiative to develop youth leaders in Gwinnett by recruiting rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to join the Gwinnett County Youth Commission. The deadline for submissions has been extended from Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5 at 5 p.m.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 1, 2017) – A Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement officer responded on May 30 to a report of a woman attacked by a rabid fox in the 300 block of Swanson Drive in Lawrenceville.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 12, 2017) – Free rabies vaccinations for pets of Norcross-area residents will be offered at a June 24 clinic sponsored by Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement, Planned PEThood, Animal Alliance of Georgia, Society of Humane Friends of Georgia, and Canine Pet Rescue.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 13, 2017) – A Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement officer responded on June 10 to a report of a woman attacked by a rabid fox in the 920 block of Cripple Creek Drive in Lawrenceville.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 8, 2017) –  In response to Hurricane Irma, the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division has received about 60 dogs and cats from a shelter in Glynn County, which lies on the Atlantic coast.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2018) – Election season has arrived and Gwinnett voters should make note of the many opportunities to cast their ballot. This is the first election year after the Census notified Gwinnett County they meet the threshold for compliance with Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act requiring both English and Spanish language voter registration and elections materials.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., 30 de abril de 2018) – La temporada de elecciones ha llegado y los votantes de Gwinnett deben tomar nota de las muchas oportunidades que existen para emitir su voto. Este es el primer año electoral después que el Censo notificara al Condado de Gwinnett que ya alcanzó el límite para cumplir con la Sección 203 de la Ley de los Derechos Electorales, la cual requiere que los materiales de inscripción de votante y de elecciones se ofrezcan en inglés y español.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 14, 2019) — A black-tie optional event to benefit Gwinnett Animal Welfare featuring casino type games will be held at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center on Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is in partnership with Suwanee Animal Hospital.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia)  Gwinnett County Police Department burglary detectives would like to warn the public about a particular method commonly used by burglars to select targets.  Residential burglars often approach a target home and ring the doorbell.  If no one answers, the burglar goes to the back door and knocks there also.  If no one answers again, the burglar forces entry through the back door and burglarizes the residence.  Part of this scheme is having an excuse for ringing the doorbell in the first place, in case a resident answers the door.  Often the burglar will act as a door-to-door salesman and offer some product or service the resident is unlikely to want.

(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.

Update:

(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.