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(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 17, 2012) – Centerville Highway and the Archer High School area will get mobility improvements following Board of Commissioners action on Tuesday.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 17, 2012) – Sales tax pennies are providing two replacement squad-support vehicles for Gwinnett’s Fire and Emergency Services department. Firefighters will use the customized vehicles, built on a standard truck chassis, to bring additional crew and equipment to fire scenes.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 17, 2012) – Gwinnett commissioners Tuesday took steps to improve public safety in public places, including county parks and buildings. They approved a $240,000 contract with GC&E Systems, Inc. to install and maintain security cameras over the next year.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 18, 2012) – Volunteer Gwinnett is celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 15 – 21, by thanking its dedicated volunteers for their generous support and community service that make a positive impact on Gwinnett County. Volunteer Gwinnett partnered with the Gwinnett Braves and the Aurora Theatre to offer discount tickets to volunteers and their families during this week. In addition, some departments may recognize volunteers individually.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 1, 2012) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a partial settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by a group of cities and counties in Georgia against several online travel companies. The federal lawsuit, filed in 2005, seeks to recover hotel/motel excise taxes on the incremental difference between how much an online travel company pays for a room and what that company charges a customer for the same room. In the past, some companies have not paid hotel/motel excise taxes on this incremental difference.

(Lawrenceville, GA., April 27, 2012) Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) in partnership with Health & Human Services is celebrating Older Americans Month in May to honor and recognize older Americans for their contributions to our families, communities and society. This year's theme “Never Too Old to Play” encourages seniors to stay active and involved in their own lives and in their communities through a variety of events. GCPR will kick off the month with the Senior Art Showcase on May 1, featuring local senior artists showcasing their exclusive works of art in the atrium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. The exhibit includes artwork from patrons at Gwinnett’s Health & Human Services Centers and GCPR Community and Senior Recreation Centers. A resolution for Older Americans Month will be presented by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners at 2 p.m. the same day, with an Artist’s Reception immediately following that will include light refreshments and a chance to meet the featured senior artists. Other events during the month of May include:

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 2, 2012) – Gwinnett commissioners on Tuesday awarded an almost $5.3 million construction contract to redevelop Lions Club Park to low bidder, Astra Group, Inc. The 51-acre park is on Rockbridge Circle just off U.S. 29 in Lilburn.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 2, 2012) – The Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to share costs with the city of Duluth to extend an existing multi-purpose trail, known as the Western Gwinnett Bikeway. This section of the project will extend the trail 2.6 miles along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard from its current end at Pleasant Hill Road to connect with the Rogers Bridge Trail at Rogers Bridge Road.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 3, 2012) – In celebration of the 38th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources will host a Clean Water Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Water Production Facility.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 14, 2012) – Gwinnett County announced two LEED® Gold certifications for its Gwinnett Senior Services Center and the new Operations Center at the Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility.

Lawrenceville, Ga., May 15, 2012) – Gwinnett commissioners Tuesday accepted ownership of the historic Chesser-Williams House and a donation of $25,000 to help move and preserve it. The house and money came from the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Foundation. SPLOST sales tax funds will cover the rest of a $319,130 house-moving contract with low bidder Peachtree Construction Services, Inc.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 16, 2012) – Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation is pleased to host Armed Forces Day Remembrance on Sat., May 19 to pay tribute to men and women who have served or presently are a part of the United States’ armed forces.  The event will be held on the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse grounds in downtown Lawrenceville from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  Displays will feature mock military campsites, uniform clad military reenactors, and military vehicles.  There will be food concessions, music, and entertainment in the gazebo for all to enjoy.  This free family event is made possible by the generous sponsorships of Tom Wages Funeral Service and Conder Flags of Atlanta.

A Breakfast with the Veterans will be held at 8:30 a.m. that same day for those pre-registered. The cost for the breakfast is $9 per person and will allow participants the opportunity to meet with veterans, hear presentations by active duty and retired U.S. military, and take a guided tour of the Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum. Registration for the breakfast must be made in advance by calling the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse at 770-822-5450.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 22, 2012) – In recognition of the popularity of swimming and the need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, the month of May 2012 is National Water Safety Month! With the opening of all Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) pools on May 26, it is important that the public be reminded of ways to protect and prepare for the upcoming swim season. Through various swim classes, public service announcements and distribution of water safety information, GCPR is dedicated to providing citizens with the tools they need to prevent water-related injuries. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the sixth leading cause of unintended injury-related death for people of all ages and the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 14. Research shows that formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4 years. GCPR offers swim lessons for those as young as six months to adults of all ages. Group, private and semi-private swim lessons are available in a variety of class levels to benefit everyone from learners to advanced swimmers.

In addition to swim lessons, GCPR has a number of summer events planned to promote water safety. Bethesda Park Aquatic Center will be a host location for the 2012 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost for this event is $3/person for Gwinnett County residents and $6 for non-residents. This world-wide event builds awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim in order to help prevent drowning. On July 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center, GCPR will host “Splash and Bash,” where families can learn swim safety tips while enjoying wacky games and prizes. Regular pool admission applies for this event.

GCPR also supports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Pool Safety: Simple Steps Saves Lives campaign, which educates the public about pool safety. The campaign reminds citizens to:

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

WHAT: Six people will graduate from the Gwinnett County Drug Court in a ceremony this Friday. Gwinnett Superior Court Judge William M. Ray, II, who has presided over the drug court since its founding seven years ago, will preside over the ceremony and hand out the diplomas. Judge Ray will step down from drug court following the graduation and will be succeeded by Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Tom Davis.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 5, 2012) – Current and potential vendors are invited to attend the sixth annual Supplier Symposium on Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. This event is hosted by the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division. Gwinnett County buyers, contracting officers and department representatives will be available, along with representatives from the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 6, 2012) – Starting in January, about 15,000 seniors will get a 15 percent discount on trash service and property owners with valid vacant structure or boarding up permits will be exempt from paying solid waste collection fees after commissioners approved changes to the solid waste program on Tuesday.

(Lawrenceville Ga., June 6, 2012) – Gwinnett County will spend $2.5 million in SPLOST sales tax funds to buy five new pumper-engines for the fire and emergency services department over the next two years. The engines will replace existing units that are between 10 and 15 years old. Commissioners awarded the contract to the highest-scoring firm, Sutphen Corporation of Ohio during a board meeting on Tuesday, June 5.

(Lawrenceville, Ga. June 7, 2012) – Gwinnett’s Environmental and Heritage Center will get a new festival field, expanded parking and a new storage building on its campus near the Mall of Georgia. Commissioners approved a $2.22 million bid from the lowest of three bidders, Ed Castro Landscape Inc., this past Tuesday.

(Lawrenceville, GA., June 7, 2012) The Karina Miller Preserve Loop Trail at Little Mulberry Park was designated a National Recreation Trail on May 31, 2012. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the National Park Service Jonathan B. Jarvis announced this addition bringing the total to 1,400 miles of trails in the National Trail System, spanning 23 states. National recreation trail designation recognizes existing trails and trail systems that link communities to recreational opportunities on public lands and in local parks across the nation.

“Today’s trails join a network of more than 1,150 previously-designated trails that span more than 13,650 miles.” said Director Jarvis. “As we celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 2, I encourage everyone to explore a trail – new or old – and enjoy the natural world.”

“We are very excited to be a part of the National Trails System and appreciate this designation from the National Park Service,” said Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash. “Little Mulberry Park is an asset to our local parks system, and the Karina Miller Preserve Loop Trail provides a wonderful opportunity for residents to enjoy Gwinnett County’s natural landscape.”
Little Mulberry Park encompasses 890 acres including 5 miles of paved multi-purpose and soft surface trails for equestrian and hiking; pavilions, playground, lake, overlook area at one of the highest elevations in Gwinnett County, restrooms, grill, and the Karina Miller Nature Preserve.