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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 biweekly news program.
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What you'll see in this episode:
- Gwinnett's Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House returns
- Gwinnett Police scores statewide honor with 2025 Georgia County Excellence Award
- Outdoor burn ban in effect now through September 30
- Stay connected with Gwinnett commissioners at upcoming events
Check out more videos on TV Gwinnett Video on Demand.
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Gwinnett County opposes new state law that burdens taxpayers
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Gwinnett County will pursue legal action challenging Senate Bill 138, which became law on May 15. This legislation imposes unconstitutional and costly mandates related to the new city of Mulberry that will burden ALL Gwinnett taxpayers. The bill threatens county sovereign immunity, mandates unfunded stormwater maintenance, creates unequal police funding obligations, and eliminates election cost reimbursements, all of which could lead to higher taxes and reduced services for residents.
We remain committed to protecting all taxpayers and ensuring fair governance. Learn more at our website.
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Register to vote in the upcoming election
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Have you registered to vote? The voter registration deadline for the Special Primary is Monday, May 19. Visit MVP.SOS.GA.gov to check your registration status, download a registration application, locate your polling place, and more.
Inscríbase para votar en las próximas elecciones
¿Ya se inscribió para votar? La fecha límite para inscribirse para votar en la Primaria Especial es el lunes 19 de mayo. Visite MVP.SOS.GA.gov para verificar su estado de inscripción electoral, descargar una solicitud de inscripción, ubicar su lugar de votación, y más.
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Celebrate Gwinnett's diversity at the Multicultural Festival this Saturday
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Gwinnett's annual Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House will take place this Saturday, May 17 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. Residents can enjoy a fun-filled day with cultural performances from around the globe, bounce houses, carnival rides, touch-a-truck with public safety vehicles, and more.
Gwinnett Place Mall is located at 2100 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. All ages are welcome at this free event. For more information, please email PDCommunityAffairs@GwinnettCounty.com or call 678.442.6520.
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Pay tribute to Gwinnett's fallen heroes
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Gwinnett County officials will honor fallen military and public service heroes during its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 1:00pm at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. The keynote address will be given by U.S. Army Brigadier General Theodore R. Scott III, commander of the Marietta-based 78th Troop Command of the Georgia Army National Guard. Two fallen heroes will also be inducted into the Fallen Heroes Memorial during the ceremony.
The Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial, located on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, honors all Gwinnett residents who died in the line of duty in military or public service. For additional information about the memorial, visit GwinnettFallenHeroes.com.
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Attend the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
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Gwinnett County joins the nation in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Attend our annual AAPI Heritage Cultural Night on Friday, May 30 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. Bring the whole family for a vibrant celebration featuring music, food, dance, and community spirit.
To learn more about Gwinnett County's AAPI Heritage Month, visit GwinnettCounty.com/CelebrateAAPI.
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Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center earns statewide Excellence Award
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Gwinnett County was recently honored with a 2025 Georgia County Excellence Award for its groundbreaking Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center. The award, presented by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and Georgia Trend magazine, spotlights cost-effective and impactful programs that improve the lives of residents across the state.
The SACRC, launched in 2020 by the Board of Commissioners and operated by the Gwinnett County Police Department, functions as a real-time crime tracking and response hub. In 2024 alone, the center helped locate nearly 80 stolen vehicles, contributed to over 250 arrests, and assisted in finding 12 missing persons.
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County offices closed for Memorial Day
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All Gwinnett County Government offices, apart from operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day during the holiday week. For more information, visit GCSolidWaste.com. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County Detention Center during the holiday.
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Burn ban in effect through September 30
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To protect air quality, the state Environmental Protection Division imposes a metrowide burn ban every year from May 1 through September 30. All types of outdoor or open burning are prohibited, including burning trees, limbs, and yard waste, as well as the use of air curtain destructors.
For more information, call 678.518.4980 or visit GwinnettFireMarshal.com.
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Seniors may qualify for emission exemptions
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If you are age 65 or older, a registered owner of a vehicle with a model year of 2015 or older, and drive less than 5,000 miles a year, you may be eligible for an emission inspection exemption.
For more information and to apply, visit CleanAirForce.com or a Gwinnett tag office. Find a location near you at GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/Locations.
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