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Hello L. David,
As a resident of Gwinnett County, you know there is always a lot going on in the community. Read this newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest news from your County government.
Gwinnett County Government appreciates your help keeping your neighbors informed by sharing the following information through your homeowner association newsletter, website, and emails and by talking to your friends and family.
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What's new on TV Gwinnett?
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Gwinnett County brings you the latest news and happenings about your community through Eye on Gwinnett, our weekly news program.
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What you'll see in this episode:
- Gwinnett officials break ground on Beaver Ruin Wetland Park
- Drop off hard-to-recycle items on April 27
- Summer Meals program returns May 28
- Gwinnett Sheriff's Office to host Every Drop Counts training event
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Advanced voting for General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election
starts April 29
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Voting by mail is another option available for voters. You can request an absentee by mail ballot for the May 21 election now through Friday, May 10. To check the status of your voter registration, see a sample ballot, and find your polling location, visit the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.
La votación adelantada para las Elecciones Primarias Generales y Generales No Partidistas comienza el 29 de Abril
Votar por correo es otra opción disponible para los votantes. Puede solicitar una boleta de voto ausente por correo para las elecciones del 21 de Mayo desde ahora hasta el Viernes 10 de Mayo. Para verificar el estado de su inscripción de votante, ver una boleta de muestra y encontrar su lugar de votación, visite Mi página de votante de la Secretaría de Estado.
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Microtransit Pilot coming to Norcross
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Gwinnett County, the Gateway85 Community Improvement District, and the city of Norcross will combine resources to improve mobility in a zone around Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Interstate 85 later this year. About 36,000 residents in Norcross will have access to the new Southwest Gwinnett Microtransit Pilot.
The pilot will operate 14 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, for one year. The estimated $1.3 million cost of the program will be funded 44 percent each by Gwinnett County and the Gateway85 Community Improvement District, with the city of Norcross contributing the remainder. The agreement between the three entities will be in effect from Augst 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.
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Attend a poll official hiring event this Friday
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Become a poll official at a hiring event this Friday, April 26 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at the Five Forks Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library. During the event, attendees must complete an I-9 form and bring the required original identification documents for verification. If you are unable to attend the hiring event, you can learn more about becoming a poll official in Gwinnett.
Asiste a un evento de contratación para trabajadores electorales este Viernes
Conviértete en un trabajador electoral en evento de contratación este Viernes 26 de Abril de 1:30pm a 4:30pm en la Sucursal de Five Forks de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Gwinnett. Durante el evento, los asistentes deberán completar un formulario I-9 y traer los documentos de identificación originales requeridos para su verificación. Si no puedes asistir a el evento de contratación, puedes obtener más información sobre cómo convertirte en trabajador electoral en Gwinnett.
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Recycle your used items for Earth Day
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Have some hard-to-recycle items? Join us — rain or shine — at Gwinnett’s annual Earth Day recycling event on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Each year, Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful join the global community to celebrate Earth Day.
Drop off items that are typically more difficult to recycle, such as electronics, latex and oil-based paints, tires, paper, and clothing. Volunteers will remove items from disposable containers in your vehicle’s trunk or back seat. For a list of acceptable items and more details, visit GCSolidWaste.com.
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Drop off your expired medication
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Gwinnett Police is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Drug Take Back, an initiative that allows residents to properly dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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In recognition of 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, an exhibit honoring the AAPI community will be open to the public for the entire month of May in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Atrium. This year’s exhibit highlights the rich variety of cultures and customs represented by the AAPI community, from popular cuisine and holidays to religions and languages. The AAPI Heritage Month exhibit will be open during regular business hours.
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Save the date for Gwinnett's Multicultural Festival
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Celebrate Gwinnett's vibrant diversity at the 10th annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival and Gwinnett County Open House on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. The festival highlights our inclusive community, showcasing live music, dance, and other performing arts celebrating the county's rich heritage. The open house is an excellent opportunity for residents to meet local government employees and discover what each County department does to serve the community.
The event is free and has activities for all ages. For more information, contact the Gwinnett Police Community Affairs Section at PDCommunityAffairs@GwinnettCounty.com or call 770.513.5119.
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Get your rental home inspected
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Gwinnett County is committed to upholding the interior standards of the International Property Maintenance Code at residential rental properties. If your rental home is damaged, improperly maintained, unsanitary, or unsafe, you may request an inspection by emailing CodeEnforcement@GwinnettCounty.com, visiting GwinnettZIP.com, or calling 770.513.5004.
Once a request is submitted, an inspection appointment will be scheduled. During the inspection, any code violations will be documented on a notice of violation. A Gwinnett Code Enforcement officer will then work with the property owner or manager to address all violations. For a list of common interior code violations, visit GwinnettCodeEnforcement.com.
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