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December 1, 2021

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Planning and Development will hold a job fair on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Lawrenceville. The job fair will be held in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Conference Center (second floor), 75 Langley Drive. Masks are recommended but not required. The department wants to fill several […]

November 22, 2021

Gwinnett County will open warming stations for residents to receive temporary, overnight relief from long-term exposure to expected frigid temperatures. Beginning the week of Nov. 22, the warming stations will be available from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. Residents who visit the sites can warm up, eat a meal and get some rest. […]

November 9, 2021

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–Gwinnett County will offer new tag office hours that will standardize the schedule for all locations. Saturday hours will no longer be offered. As of Jan. 3, all tag offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, with Wednesdays extended to 6 p.m. “As promised, I extended tag […]

October 21, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—A 38-foot Norway Spruce has been selected for Gwinnett County’s 34th annual Lighting of the Tree. The stately spruce will be transported from the mountains of North Carolina and will arrive in downtown Lawrenceville on Monday, Nov. 1. The tree will then be installed on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic […]

October 19, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – On Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination event with the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners and the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale Health Department. The event will be held at, 1733 Lake Rockaway Road, Conyers (GPS to 2442 Lake Rockaway […]

October 19, 2021

Gwinnett County is offering $100 Visa gift cards to people ages 12 and up who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at its vaccine incentive event this weekend. The “Vaccines Aren’t Scary” event, in partnership with the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments, will be held Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23, at […]

October 18, 2021

NORCROSS, GA—Gwinnett County government is urging residents to recycle their empty, clean glass bottles and jars. The county has teamed up with family-owned Waste Pro USA, Inc. to pilot a drop-off glass recycling program at OneStop Norcross. The program kicked off on Saturday, Oct. 16. “Gwinnett County values stewardship and sustainability and heard from […]

October 13, 2021

Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Brian Whiteside will host a crime prevention safety event titled“Driving While Black.” The session will take place this Sunday, Oct. 17, 1:30 until 3 p.m. at Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville, in the Stanley R. Gunter Pavilion #3. During the event, Whiteside also will discuss 2nd Amendment rights, […]

September 28, 2021

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Gwinnett County property owners may pay property taxes online using debit or credit cards without incurring added convenience fees, Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter announced today(Sept. 28). “It’s safer for people to pay online, so it makes sense to cover the convenience fees,” Porter said. “Gwinnett County commissioners wisely appropriated […]

September 22, 2021

Gwinnett County is celebrating the contributions of its Hispanic and Latino communities during Hispanic Latino Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15. The festivities include a Heritage Night celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. Registration is required for this event, which will feature […]

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Gwinnett Planning and Development to host job fair Dec. 8

Gwinnett County to open 5 warming centers

All Gwinnett Tag Offices to operate on same schedule, offices will be closed Saturdays effective Jan. 3

Gwinnett County’s holiday tree to be installed on lawn of courthouse Nov. 2

Congressman Johnson to host Rockdale vaccination event, $50 gift cards offered Oct. 23

Gwinnett County to offer gift cards at COVID-19 vaccination event

Gwinnett County launches pilot glass recycling program for residents

Gwinnett County Solicitor-General to host “Driving While Black”

Gwinnett County offers no convenience fees for online property tax payments for a limited time

Gwinnett County celebrates Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

City of Stonecrest's Soulful Tree Lighting Spectacular offers evening of holiday cheer, family fun

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners sets Dec./Jan. meeting schedule

Rockdale County Board of Elections office to relocate Dec. 6

City of Stonecrest’s Soulful Tree Lighting Spectacular offers evening of holiday cheer, family fun

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners sets Dec./Jan. meeting schedule

Rockdale County Board of Elections office to relocate Dec. 6