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Daniel Herron from the Atlanta Astronomy Club will be on hand with his telescope to share with visitors, and to talk to the participants about the meteor shower. After the meteor shower, there will be a continental breakfast provided by the Atlanta Bread Company. The cost for this event is $5 per person. Participants are asked to register prior to the event by calling 770.614.2060 or visiting www.gwinnettparks.com calendar of events. Participants are also requested to not use flashlights, head lamps or other light sources during the event, unless they have been tinted red to best help maintain your night vision.

What:  This is the 12th year Outback Steakhouse in Suwanee has donated meals to benefit Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services, the non-profit organization that financially supplements core programs for Gwinnett County Senior Services. The annual event has generated more than $100,000 through the years. Funds from the Outback at Work Charity lunch will help to subsidize the 135,000 home-delivered and congregate meals which are prepared annually by Gwinnett County Senior Services and delivered by volunteers and staff. FRIENDS is committed to donating $65,000+ to supplement the senior meals program this year.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 26, 2011) - The Gwinnett State Court has a one-time deal for you: If you have an outstanding misdemeanor probation warrant for failure to pay fines and costs or failure to comply with other probation conditions then you may be eligible to have your bench warrant recalled and not be subject to arrest on the outstanding warrant. Terms and conditions will apply, such as all fines and fees must be paid in full and all other conditions of probation must be fulfilled.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 26, 2011) - Gwinnett residents are invited to attend a semi-annual SPLOST Citizen Review Committee meeting to be held Friday, April 29 at 9 a.m. at the new Fire Station 18 located at 1515 Mineral Springs Road in the northeast corner of Gwinnett County.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 26, 2011) - Before Gwinnett County moved its headquarters to the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center back in 1988, County administration was based at a complex of three buildings at 240 Oak Street in downtown Lawrenceville. Two of them were built in 1948 to house Lawrenceville High School at a time when the population of the whole county was 31,000 and growing at just one percent a year. On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners agreed to tear down the buildings and prepare the property for sale.

(Lawrenceville, GA, April 29, 2011)  Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is proud to feature a breathtaking photo exhibition by renowned photographer Frank Sharp.  The exhibition features photography from Frank and his wife Pearl's travels to Cambodia and Thailand. Beautifully displayed, Frank's exhibition includes photographs of the Angkor Archaeological Park 1,000 Stone Temple, the Giant Reclining Buddha at Wat Po and the city of Ayutthaya which is recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

(Lawrenceville, GA., April 29, 2011) Come celebrate Older Americans Month with a variety of events throughout the month of May. Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation in partnership with Health & Human Services, is featuring the Senior Art Showcase.  Starting on May 2 and continuing throughout the month, local senior artists will showcase their exclusive works of art in the atrium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.  The exhibit includes artwork from patrons at the Senior Recreation Club, Health & Human Services Senior Service Center and Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Community Centers.  In addition, photography works by Frank Sharp will be exhibited at the Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center beginning May 9 and artwork by Lesa Sakawa at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse from May 4 until July 31.

(Gwinnett, Ga., April 29, 2011) - Older Americans: Connecting the Community. Gwinnett Senior Services in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Senior Art Showcase. 

(LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., - May 2, 2011)  All Aboard! Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation is proud to celebrate National Train Day at a free event at Vines Gardens in Loganville on Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 2, 2011) - Richard Steele was sworn in as the new Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner. Superior Court Judge Warren Davis presided over the swearing-in and oath administration. Tax Commissioner Katherine Meyer, originally elected in 1984, retired April 30.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 6, 2011) - Gwinnett's Board of Commissioners heard a report from Chief Financial Officer Aaron Bovos Tuesday on the outlook for the County's financial position over the next few years. Bovos began the briefing by thanking the Board for the actions they've taken this year to eliminate an $18 million deficit in the 2011 budget and said the staff is continuing to look for ways to reduce expenses or boost revenues to improve the County's financial outlook.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 6, 2011) - The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners recently got some good news: The County will receive another $1.5 million in state and federal reimbursements for emergency repairs to roads, bridges and drainage structures damaged in the September 2009 flood.

Meek said, "I have met and worked alongside some amazing individuals and community leaders, and I hope that they will accept my offer to continue to engage and assist this community any way I can."

ATLANTA, Ga. (May 3, 2011) - The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) has recognized Gwinnett County Legislative Liaison Susan Lee as the recipient of the 2011 Legislative Advocate of the Year Award.   The award was presented during the Celebrating Achievement Awards Ceremony at the association's annual conference on Monday, May 2 at the Savannah Civic Center.

WHO:               Gwinnett County Drug and DUI Court Program

(Lawrenceville, GA, May 10, 2011)  Summer is here and all Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Aquatic Centers will be open beginning May 28. Stay cool this summer at one of the many Leisure Play Pools, which offer lots of fun features such as beach entry, water play structures, giant water slides, picnic areas and more! GCPR offers a wide-array of amenities for both fun and learning, including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 12, 2011) - Commissioners have approved a major renovation project for Bethesda Park Senior Recreation Center, which opened 20 years ago as the first senior recreation center in Gwinnett County. Aging and in need of improvements, renovations to the interior of the center will include the replacement of lighting and plumbing fixtures with energy-efficient models, countertops, cabinets and reception desk along with floor, ceiling and wall coverings.

(Lawrenceville, GA., May 10, 2011) - On Tuesday, June 14^th, 2011, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the world will unite to set a new global record for The World's Largest Swimming Lesson^TM (WLSL). Bethesda Park Aquatic Center has been selected as an Official Host Location for this 2011 WLSL record-setting event, taking place from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 16, 2011) - In celebration of National Drug Court Month, the Gwinnett County Drug and DUI Court Program will hold a graduation ceremony on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center. Congressman Rob Woodall, 7^th District Representative United States Congress, will deliver the keynote address. This is the court's 20th ceremony since it was founded in 2005.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 17, 2011) - The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners took further steps Tuesday to reduce spending and increase the budget stabilization reserve. Cost cutting has become second nature under continuing negative economic pressures. Gwinnett County started this year planning to use $20.8 million from fund balance (also known as reserve funds), not including an $18 million difference between expenses and revenues. Commissioners resolved the $18 million gap in March and now have eliminated about three-fourths of the planned spending from fund balance.