General News Releases

The United Ebony Society, in partnership with Gwinnett County Government, invites residents from across the county and metro Atlanta to attend the Juneteenth Celebration and Music Festival at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.  

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 18, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved an expansion of the police department’s community service aide program, adding 12 new civilian positions to the team along with the necessary vehicles, technology and equipment.

All Gwinnett County government offices, except for those operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Friday, June 19 to honor and celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 18, 2026) - The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a Homelessness Task Force that will bring community members together to develop a coordinated, streamlined and actionable response to homelessness in Gwinnett.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 11, 2026) – Gwinnett Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson hosted the County’s fourth annual Women Veterans Luncheon, bringing together women veterans from across the county and the region for an afternoon of reflection, recognition and connection.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 1, 2026) – A raccoon tested positive for rabies yesterday after attacking a dog on May 26 near Biltmore Oaks Drive in Bethlehem.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 15, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Assessors mailed approximately 311,000 annual Notices of Assessment to residential and commercial property owners today.  

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 14, 2026) – During their May 5 meetings, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several important initiatives. Highlights include ongoing chronic care services for residents, less disruptive sewer repairs and additional road resurfacing and improvements. 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 8, 2026) – Officials on Thursday celebrated the launch of the Georgia Mobility and Access Planner. The mobile application enhances access and mobility for all travelers in Gwinnett County, including individuals with disabilities, older adults and people with limited English proficiency.

WHAT:           Gwinnett Corrections will host a graduation ceremony recognizing participants who’ve successfully completed the General Educational Development, or GED program.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 10, 2026) – The Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Lawrenceville will close to the public for several weeks beginning April 14 while repairs are made to underground plumbing at the facility.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 3, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management once again achieved national accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 28, 2026) – On Monday, Gwinnett County entered a Level 1 Drought Response following the statewide declaration by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 27, 2026) – Gwinnett County residents are invited to celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions that thrive within our community at the 12th annual Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 22, 2026) – County officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday for the creatively designed crosswalks at Eli Drive and Whaley Court along Hewatt Road, highlighting the value of placemaking and public art.

WHAT:       Gwinnett County officials will cut the ribbon on two creatively designed crosswalks at Eli Drive and Whaley Court along Hewatt Road.

WHAT:            District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku will host his State of District 2 town hall to highlight updates on public safety, development, transportation and other key initiatives within the district. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with Commissioner Ku and Gwinnett County department leaders.

(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.