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The Board of Commissioners gave the greenlight to several County initiatives. And it’s all funded by SPLOST. Here are some highlights:

As of Friday, January 13, the city of Atlanta will be resurfacing streets in the government district of downtown Atlanta. Some commuter bus stops serviced by Ride Gwinnett may be impacted.

Are you dreaming of vine-ripe tomatoes and fresh green veggies? Now is the time to stake your claim at any of Gwinnett’s 10 community gardens.

Gwinnett County continues to uphold its commitment to sustainability, earning recertification as a Green Community at the Platinum Level by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

The Board of Commissioners has had a busy start to the new year. As the new year kicked off, so did new changes. Here’s what you need to know in this week’s roundup:

Lanes in both directions on Interstate 285 between Ashford Dunwoody Road and Roswell Road are closed for bridge demolition and reconstruction over Glenridge Drive, State Route 400, and Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

As of Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the city of Atlanta will be resurfacing streets in the government district of downtown Atlanta. Some commuter bus stops serviced by Gwinnett County Transit may be impacted.

Join Gwinnett Transportation for a free, open forum about construction projects in Gwinnett.

Fire Station 13 crews moved into their new home at 105 Main Street in Suwanee in December.

In its first major vote of the year, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget of $2.27 billion.

Newly elected Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp began his four-year term representing district 4 on January 1.

From swim lessons to a talent showcase, try something new in 2023 by attending one of these County events! 

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful will chip Christmas trees into mulch for use at County parks.

Recycle your live Christmas tree once the holidays have passed as part of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s annual Bring One for the Chipper tree recycling event.     

Residents have reported receiving phone calls from people claiming to be employees from Gwinnett County’s water treatment lab.

You can't judge ice covering a body of water by appearance or thickness. Many other factors impact the ice’s strength, like water depth, waterbody size, snow cover, age of ice, and local weather conditions. 

The best way to handle freezing weather is to be prepared before it happens. Here are some tips to prevent any issues that keep your plumbing from working at its best:

The Board of Commissioners approved several County initiatives during their latest meetings. Here is a quick glance at some of the actions taken.

The County has opened five warming stations for residents to receive temporary, overnight relief from long-term exposure to forecasted temperatures 35 degrees and below, and we're seeking part-time staff assistants!

Please join us in remembering the life of Correctional Officer Senior Scott Ozburn Riner, who was killed in an act of senseless violence outside the Comprehensive Correctional Complex on Tuesday, December 13.