Board of Commissioners News Releases

WHAT:       Gwinnett County will host its annual Supplier Networking and Resource Fair, providing local businesses with direct access to county buyers, contracting officers and regional partners

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 5, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution establishing a formal definition of “Local Small Business,” advancing the County’s efforts to expand access to contracting opportunities and strengthen participation from the local business community.

WHAT:    Gwinnett County will celebrate the launch of the Georgia Mobility and Access Planner. Providing real-time navigation and turn-by-turn directions, the mobile app offers personalized trip planning to support travelers with disabilities, older adults and people with limited English proficiency. This event will include a ribbon cutting, field demonstrations and a community event with local organizations.

(Lawrenceville, Ga.,  April 20, 2026) – Gwinnett County mourns the loss of Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Deborah Fluker, who passed away Saturday following a courageous battle with cancer.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson was recently elected to serve on the 2026 - 2027 Board of Managers for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.

(Gwinnett County, Ga., March 24, 2026) – Gwinnett County officials proudly announce that UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, will build its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen, a 2,000-acre innovation and knowledge community in Gwinnett County, Georgia. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 24, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, in partnership with the Gas South District Speaker Series, will debut her new podcast, Choppin’ it Up with the Chairwoman, during a live taping at the Gas South Theatre on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public.

(Athens, Ga., March 23, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners wrapped up its 2026 Strategic Planning Session last week, focusing on priorities, performance and how the County will continue to meet the needs of a growing community.

WHAT:            District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp will host his State of District 4 town hall highlighting economic development, public safety initiatives and infrastructure improvements in his district. Attendees will also hear from Gwinnett department leaders.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 16, 2026) – The following statement is from Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku regarding the proposed rezoning on Highway 78 near the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary:

WHAT:               Gwinnett County officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completed renovations at the Voter Registrations and Elections Beauty P. Baldwin Building.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 11, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives at their Feb. 3 and March 3 meetings. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 6, 2026) – The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County, in partnership with CBRE, has issued a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of the Gateway Gwinnett site.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 6, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson delivered the 2026 State of the County address Friday, highlighting the County’s continued growth, strategic investments and commitment to preserving Gwinnett’s history while preparing for the future.

WHAT:           Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden will host a Millage Rate Town Hall to provide updates on the County’s millage rate and hear directly from residents. Representatives from the Gwinnett Tax Assessors Office and the Finance Department will be available to answer questions.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 13, 2025) – Nehemiah Hamilton, a Gwinnett Youth Commissioner and recent graduate of the State Court’s SMILE program, launched The Little Things, a project to collect toiletries, school supplies and other essentials for children in need.

WHAT:            Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden invites residents to join him for the next Carden Connects community conversation. The informal event provides an opportunity for residents to connect directly with Commissioner Carden, share ideas, ask questions and learn more about county initiatives and issues that matter most to them.

WHAT:           Commissioner Jasper Watkins III is hosting a District 3 Town Hall focusing on the County's recently approved millage rate, with representatives from the Tax Assessor's Office and the Finance Department present to answer questions. In addition to the millage rate discussion, Watkins will share updates on a variety of topics, including Gwinnett parks, crime statistics, services in the community, land use, water resources and transportation.

WHAT:         Gwinnett County officials will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Field 7 at Rabbit Hill Park. The project converted an existing natural turf baseball field into a synthetic turf facility, designed to expand opportunities for programs serving youth with disabilities. The upgraded field will also reduce weather-related closures, improve safety and enable local leagues and adaptive sports organizations to host practices, games and special events. This project is funded by Gwinnett’s Recreation Fund.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 16, 2025) – County officials cut the ribbon on Monday for the newly renovated Field 7 at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula. The natural-surface baseball field was converted to a state-of-the-art synthetic turf facility, designed to provide a smoother, more resilient playing surface.