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On Common Ground NewsSeptember 7, 2021

Family movie night to follow meeting DULUTH, GA—Gwinnett County government is hosting its first Community Open House to get feedback from the public on how the Gwinnett Place Mall should be revitalized. The county purchased 39 acres of the nearly 40-year-old mall from Moonbeam Capital Investment Groups for $23 million in April. County […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 29, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–Gwinnett County has tapped members of the community to help the county set priorities for next year’s budget. County elected officials, department directors and agency leaders will present their 2022 financial outlooks and business plans to a Citizens Review Team beginning Aug. 30. The diverse group of men and women will team […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 27, 2021

The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced today that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with criminal charges against a correctional officer who punched an inmate at Phillips State Prison during a scuffle. The D.A.’s office said the correctional officer was within use of force guidelines. The D.A.’s Office released a […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 20, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County has opened a shelter for homeless women and their children, offering them a new lease on life. The first – and currently only –shelter in Gwinnett officially opened on Tuesday, Aug. 17. HomeFirst Gwinnett: The Resting Spot will cater to women, moms and their […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 19, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Corrections Department is hosting a career fair on Saturday, Aug.28, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 750 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville. The Department is hiring Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Senior positions. There are several phases in the hiring process and this event expedites the time by […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 16, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–Deputy Chief J.D. McClure will succeed Police Chief Brett West, who will retire after 30 years of service to the county, County Administrator Glenn Stephens announced. McClure is the first black to hold the position. The agenda for Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting includes ratification of the employment agreement. […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 15, 2021

DeKalb County Board of Health is offering free walk-up COVID-19 vaccines at its mobile clinics on the following days and sites: Tuesdays, Aug. 17, 24, 31 3 to 7 p.m. Gresham Park Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham oad Southeast Atlanta, GA Wednesdays, Aug. 18, 25 Noon to 7 p.m. County Line Ellenwood […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 13, 2021

NORFOLK, VA- Petty Officer 3rd Class Ndi Obioha, a Lawrenceville, GA native, is participating in the Large-Scale Exercise (LSE 2021) aboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). The U.S. Navy warship transports and launches Marines from sea to shore as part of amphibious assault operations. Obioha, a 2014 Dacula High School […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 13, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– As a sign of Gwinnett County’s deep respect and admiration for THE men and women wounded or killed in defense U.S., the Board of Commissioners proclaimed Gwinnett County as a Purple Heart County. Commissioners unanimously approved the proclamation in July announcing the designation, which was presented to Lou Zayas, commander of Chapter 465 of […]

On Common Ground NewsAugust 5, 2021

In observance of National Purple Heart Day, Saturday, Aug. 7, Gwinnett County will honor the brave men and women wounded or killed in defense of the U.S. To show deep respect and admiration, the County will: Fly the Purple Heart flag at the Fallen Heroes Memorial Encourage residents and business owners to […]

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Gwinnett County to host community open house to discuss Gwinnett Place Mall project

Gwinnett residents tapped to review county business plans, 2022 budget

Phillips State Prison investigation: Correctional officer within use of force guidelines

Gwinnett County opens its first homeless shelter, providing help for women and their children

Gwinnett County Corrections to host career fair Aug. 28

J.D. McClure appointed to succeed retiring Gwinnett County Police Chief, first black to hold position

Need a COVIID-19 vaccination? Voices of Faith, Hopewell Baptist announce partnerships for free shots

Lawrenceville, GA native participates in Large Scale Exercise aboard U.S. Navy warship

Gwinnett County is now designated a Purple Heart community

Gwinnett County to honor Purple Heart recipients with light displays, new flag, discounts

Meet Myisha Callaway, Operations Manager 911 Communications, Rockdale County

Cascade Family Skating Rink celebrates 21 years in Atlanta

Lithonia Market on Main cancelled Sept. 18, new date Oct. 2

Meet Myisha Callaway, Operations Manager 911 Communications, Rockdale County

Cascade Family Skating Rink celebrates 21 years in Atlanta

Lithonia Market on Main cancelled Sept. 18, new date Oct. 2