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WHAT: Gwinnett County Commissioner Shirley Lasseter will host the January Lasseter’s Listening Session, a constituent meet and greet with the residents of Commission District 1.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 13, 2012) – Effective Jan. 30, Gwinnett County Transit will implement the first transit fare increase since August 2008. The cost to operate, maintain and fuel buses has risen over the years, according to Gwinnett Transit Director Phil Boyd, and some of that expense must be passed along to transit customers.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 18, 2012) – Gwinnett’s crime rate in nine major categories dropped in 2011 compared to the previous year, according to figures released Thursday by the Gwinnett County Police Department. The average response time to emergencies in the first six months of 2011 also dropped from almost seven minutes to less than five and a half.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 20, 2012) – Gwinnett’s wastewater collection system won the Gold Collection System of the Year award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 20, 2012) – Businesses in Gwinnett County will soon receive occupation tax certificate renewal forms in the mail, but before certificates can be renewed, applicants must comply with new state requirements that went into effect on Jan. 1. During the 2011 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act (House Bill 87), that places new requirements on local governments and businesses to ensure they comply with federal and state immigration laws.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 23, 2012) - Registered voters in the City of Peachtree Corners will soon receive new precinct ID cards indicating the polling place where they are eligible to vote. "Georgia law requires that we issue new cards to notify voters when their political districts have changed, so we started sending out the cards last Friday in preparation for the city election on March 6," said Lynn Ledford, Elections Supervisor.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 26, 2012) – A special election to fill the vacant Georgia House of Representatives District 107 seat, which represents portions of Walton and Gwinnett counties, will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 1, 2012) - Public information meetings about the I-85 Corridor Alternatives Analysis Study, or the I-85 Transit Study, will be held this month. Residents are invited to learn about the study and to provide comments.

WHAT: The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, City of Snellville and the Evermore Community Improvement District (CID) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the intersection of U.S. 78 at McGee Road and Cambridge Street.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 7, 2012) – On Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a proposed settlement with Gwinnett’s cities in the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) lawsuit. The proposed settlement, based upon the terms of a proposed consent order, will, among other things, establish new service districts to be implemented in 2013 for Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Police Services, Loganville Emergency Medical Services, and Planning, Development, Zoning and Code Enforcement Services.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 8, 2012) – Celebrate this Valentine's Day by joining other couples at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the old Justice of the Peace Office (Room 103) where Magistrate Court judges will perform Valentine's Day wedding ceremonies and special ceremonies to renew wedding vows.

WHAT: Gwinnett County District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau will host his monthly constituent meeting.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 8, 2012) - Chief Superior Court Judge David Barrett of the Enotah Judicial Circuit has signed a consent order approving the settlement reached by Gwinnett County and Gwinnett cities on Feb. 7. The consent order signed yesterday by Judge Barrett replaces his earlier rulings issued in September 2011 and October 2009. The Clerk of the Gwinnett Superior Court has entered the signed consent order as a final order. Gwinnett County is in the process of withdrawing its appeal and other petitions that are pending with the Georgia Supreme Court. These actions mark the end of the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) litigation between Gwinnett County and Gwinnett's cities.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 15, 2012) - Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash announced the official launch of the countywide volunteer program, Volunteer Gwinnett, during the annual State of the County address today and called on residents, businesses and organizations to get involved.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 16, 2012) - All Gwinnett County government offices, with the exception of those operations required for the comfort and safety of the citizens of the county, will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 for the Presidents' Day holiday. All offices will resume regular working hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

(Suwanee, Ga., February 16, 2012) - Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center in partnership with Spectrum is providing a caring and enriching environment where children with autism and other cognitive disabilities can experience a wide variety of Creative Thearapy Programs. These programs include music, dance, and a variety of art media taught in a safe, friendly, and structured learning atmosphere. Children will explore and discover their creative capabilities, fostering ongoing social and educational development. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend and siblings can also join in the fun.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 17, 2012) - Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash presented the annual State of the County address to a gathering of community and business leaders on Feb. 15 at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. The annual luncheon is hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the Council for Quality Growth. A video recording of the speech is now available on demand at www.tvgwinnett.com. The speech will also air frequently on TVgwinnett, the county's government access cable channel, beginning at 8 p.m. today.  

Nash opened her address with thanks to county and city officials for their willingness to work together and approve the service delivery strategy agreement on Feb. 7. Nash pointed out how the county's firm foundation from past leadership and investments has made Gwinnett attractive to businesses. "I'm not pretending we have no challenges. However, we already have the key to continued prosperity in our hands, building on the firm foundation this community has created to this point," she said. Nash took the time to thank businesses whose efforts have increased employment by more than 2 percent* over the last year, and video testimonials highlighted businesses who recently decided to invest in Gwinnett.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 21, 2012) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners awarded a construction contract today for a bridge replacement and sidewalks along Cruse Road to CMES, Inc., the lowest of eight bidders.

WHAT: The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of Grayson High School Access Drive and its intersection with State Route 20.