GRTM Blog

What you'll see in this episode:

• Board of Commissioners approves Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee 
• Learn more about the Water Resources Assistance Program
• Help shape the future of Centerville
• Attend the annual Supplier Networking Event

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Gwinnett becomes first metro Atlanta gold-tier BioReady® community

Join us at the Lilburn Activity Building for the Southwest Gwinnett Safe Access Study Open House! On Thursday, August 1 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, residents are invited to review project recommendations and share their feedback on ideas to improve safety and connectivity in the study area. To learn more, visit GwinnettCounty.com/SafeAccessStudy.

The Lilburn Activity Building is located at 788 Hillcrest Road in Lilburn.

Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant applications open August 1

Gwinnett will begin accepting applications for its Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant on August 1. The grant program provides financial assistance to nonprofits negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This may occur in the form of operational support or capital support. Applications can accessed through August 30 in the grant application portal, and applicants must register with GovGrants to submit an application.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners allocated $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for Nonprofit Capacity Building. In alignment with the County’s Human Services Strategic Plan, funding will be awarded to organizations providing services in food security, housing, health and wellness, youth, literacy, and learning, and cross-cutting barriers to access like transportation or culturally and linguistically responsive services.

Gwinnett to host annual Supplier Networking Event on August 14

The Gwinnett Purchasing Division will host its annual Supplier Networking Event on Wednesday, August 14 from 8:30am to 11:00am at the Gas South Convention Center, located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. During the event, attendees can meet buyers and contracting officers from Gwinnett and other metro Atlanta agencies. County departments and procurement staff will also be available to allow potential suppliers to get acquainted with the County’s procurement procedures.

All attendees are encouraged to park in Parking Deck 1. Level P3 is the closest entrance to the Gas South Convention Center. To register for the event, please visit the Purchasing Division’s webpage. If you have any questions, please email Dana Garland at Dana.Garland@GwinnettCounty.com.

Atlanta Regional Commission seeks input to update Public Participation Plan

The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking input to inform a major update to the agency’s regional public participation plan. The update is the first since 2019 and is designed to ensure that ARC’s transportation planning meets the region’s needs and reflects metro Atlanta’s diverse population.

Residents can provide input by taking an online survey, visiting the ARC website, or attending in-person events in August and September to review the draft plan and offer comments.

Property tax bills coming in August

Property tax bills should arrive in your mailbox by mid-August. Even if you sold a property this year, you will still receive a tax bill, as required by law. This is because taxes are calculated based on the ownership status on January 1, and the owner at that time is responsible for the full amount. Typically, taxes are paid on time and the responsibility transfers seamlessly to the new owners. If not, sellers may be named in tax liens placed on the property. For more information, visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/Property-Tax.

The Building Brains Afterschool program provides a safe and fun environment where children can participate in afterschool enrichment activities in select schools throughout the county. Gwinnett County accepts Child and Parent Services assistance for several eligible programs when school is out of session. Through the CAPS program, qualified families may be able to attend at little to no cost.

For additional information about your child’s school, please visit B2Anywhere.com, call 770.904.3500, or email B2Anywhere@GwinnettCounty.com.

Stay safe while walking

Help prevent tragedies by teaching your loved ones about pedestrian safety with these helpful tips:

• Follow all traffic signals
• Use sidewalks and cross at designated crosswalks
• Stop and look in both directions when crossing the street
• Always hold children's hands when crossing the street
• Avoid playing in the street
• Watch for vehicles backing out of driveways
• Wear bright clothing to be seen at night

Visit GwinnettSafety411.com for more pedestrian safety tips.