General News Releases

Event will highlight 2025 accomplishments, priorities.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 30, 2026) – As Gwinnett County prepares for a second major winter storm in as many weeks, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency. This action follows an executive order declaring a state of emergency for North and Central Georgia issued today by Gov. Brian Kemp.

WHAT:            Gwinnett County leadership will hold a news conference to share information about the County’s storm preparation and vital resources to help keep residents safe during the winter storm.
 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 27, 2026) – Gwinnett County has launched an updated GwinnettCounty.com website with an emphasis on connecting residents, businesses and visitors to the County’s programs and services.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 25, 2026) – Due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern, all County government offices, with the exception of those required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 24, 2026) – Due to the forecasted serious winter weather event, Gwinnett County has announced cancelations and closings.

WHAT:          Gwinnett County will operate six warming stations beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. In addition to the County’s five regular warming station locations, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will be open to the public during this time.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 23, 2026) – Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency in advance of the major winter storm forecasted by the National Weather Service.

WHAT:           Gwinnett County leadership will hold a news conference to share information about the County’s storm preparation and vital resources to help keep residents safe during the winter storm.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 16, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and Celebration, hosted by the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County on Monday, Jan. 19.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 7, 2026) – Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will take center court this Sunday, Jan. 11, when she serves the ceremonial First Serve at the Atlanta Vibe’s home match at Gas South Arena.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 6, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $2.58 billion budget to fund County operations and projects for 2026, a reduction of $84.6 million from the previous year’s budget.

WHAT:              The International Walk for Peace will arrive in Gwinnett County. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson will welcome the Buddhist monks and recognize the walk.