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  • GWINNETT COMMISSIONERS ADOPTS SIX SMALL AREA PLANS

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., July 25, 2025) –The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday adopted six small area plans as amendments to the County’s 2045 Unified Plan.
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  • GWINNETT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSE HOLDING GENERAL FUND MILLAGE RATE STEADY

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 1, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is considering keeping the general fund millage rate the same as last year, at 6.950 mills, and will hold three public hearings for residents to comment.
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  • COMMISSIONER BEN KU ELECTED MEMBER-AT-LARGE FOR NATIONAL LGBTQIA+ COMMITTEE

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 4, 2025) –District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku has been elected to serve as Member-at-Large on the National Association of Counties’ LGBTQIA+ Leadership Committee, a national platform dedicated to advancing equality and representation in local government.
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  • GWINNETT RESIDENTS TAPPED TO SHAPE COUNTY SPENDING FOR 2026

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 6, 2025) – A team of residents will weigh in on County government priorities before Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson proposes the 2026 budget.
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  • GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROUNDUP

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 12, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved several items during its Aug. 5 meeting to support advocacy for children, services for seniors and resources for first responders. Highlights include new grant funding for the CASA program, funding for aging services, the retirement of a longtime K9 officer and a replacement fire training tower.
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  • GWINNETT COUNTY COMMISSION HOLDS GENERAL FUND MILLAGE RATE STEADY

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., August 19, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday adopted the same general fund millage rate as last year, 6.95 mills. Before the vote, the commissioners received public comments online and in-person at three public hearings.
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  • GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROUNDUP

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 26, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved several items during its Aug. 19 meeting that reflect continued investments in community wellness, public safety and infrastructure. Highlights include a donation from global soccer star Lionel Messi’s brand, partnerships with local CIDs and a new bridge in southern Gwinnett.
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  • TEMPORARY MORATORIUM IN EFFECT FOR CERTAIN USES

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 18, 2025) – The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a temporary moratorium on select development applications while proposed changes to the County’s Unified Development Ordinance undergo public review.
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  • GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROUNDUP

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 13, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved several items during its Oct. 7 meeting that support public safety, community identity and walkability. Highlights include sidewalk improvements near a local school, a new gateway monument, new ambulances and the retirement of a hardworking K9 officer.
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  • GWINNETT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVES MARKET ADJUSTMENT

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 9, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners today approved a 4% market adjustment for eligible County employees.
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  • GWINNETT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTS BUDGET FOR 2026

    (Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 6, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $2.58 billion budget to fund County operations and projects for 2026, a reduction of $84.6 million from the previous year’s budget.

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  • CHAIRWOMAN HENDRICKSON TO SERVE FIRST BALL AT ATLANTA VIBE GAME

    (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.

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  • STATEMENT FROM CHAIRWOMAN HENDRICKSON REGARDING OFFICER PRADEEP TAMANG AND MPO DAVID REED

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

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  • SOLICITOR’S OFFICE TO HOST INAUGURAL PUBLIC IMPACT FORUM

    Event will highlight 2025 accomplishments, priorities.

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  • GWINNETT COUNTY ISSUES LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER, PREPARES FOR SECOND WINTER STORM OF SEASON

    (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.

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  • GWINNETT COUNTY TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON WINTER STORM PREPARATIONS

    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.
     

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  • GWINNETT COUNTY LAUNCHES MODERNIZED WEBSITE

    (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.

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  • GWINNETT COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED JAN. 26 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

    (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.

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  • DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER JASPER WATKINS “TRAPPED AND TRAFFICKED” HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TOWN HALL POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

    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.

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  • DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER JASPER WATKINS PRESENTS: “TRAPPED AND TRAFFICKED” HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TOWN HALL

    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

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