General News Releases

(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.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 20, 2026) – A raccoon tested positive for rabies yesterday after attacking a dog March 17 near Tanner Road in Dacula.

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 18, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections has appointed Kelvin Williams as acting elections supervisor.  

(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.