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On Common Ground NewsJune 18, 2021
Category: Gwinnett
On Common Ground NewsJune 16, 2021
Board also approves $400,000 to assist uninsured with healthcare costs LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved expanding its Police Department’s fleet maintenance by building a new facility. The BOC gave the nod at its June 15 meeting. Construction on the building is slated to begin August 2021 and will take a […]
On Common Ground NewsJune 16, 2021
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– When a young Chris Minor played football at Cemetery Field, he did not know he would one day oversee the organization that operates that very park. For the first time in history, Minor — an African American — has been named as the new director of the Gwinnett County Parks and […]
On Common Ground NewsJune 9, 2021
Head to Gwinnett County’s ‘Shelter Pets Rock’ event on June 12 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA-Gwinnett County is hosting an event this weekend to seek forever homes for shelter pets. On Saturday, June 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement will host “Shelter Pets Rock” at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, 884 […]
On Common Ground NewsJune 7, 2021
Eligible offenders to get second chance under new law SNELLVILLE—Gwinnett County Solicitor General Brian Whiteside plans to hold an informational session on records restriction for offenders who have committed non-violent crimes. Whiteside is planning to host the informational on Saturday, June 12, at the Juneteenth celebration hosted by Gwinnett’s Promised Land Community. […]
On Common Ground NewsJune 4, 2021
The Gwinett County Board of Commissioners approved a contract to install a roundabout at the intersection of Sardis Church Road and West Rock Quarry Road. The roundabout will be located near the future Seckinger High School on Sardis Church Road. In addition to the roundabout, the project includes installation of a […]
On Common Ground NewsJune 3, 2021
SNELLVILLE, GA—The historic black Promised Land community in Gwinnett County is preparing to celebrate the launch of a new, outdoor market featuring small businesses. The Promised Land Open Market will host a kickoff celebration on Saturday, June 12, at Lake Sheryl, 4540 Lee Road S.W., Snellville. An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting begins at […]
On Common Ground NewsMay 26, 2021
Photo provided by Gwinnett County Office of Courts The six-member Gwinnett State Court bench has appointed Norcross attorney Mihae Park to fill the unexpired term of Recorder’s Court Judge Michael Greene, who retired on April 30. Park is the first female Asian American to serve as a Recorder’s Court Judge and the […]
On Common Ground NewsMay 25, 2021
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (BOC) recently approved a $6.2 million contract for an addition to the police training center at 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. Hogan Construction Group, LLC, of Norcross was the lowest of five bidders for the project. The expansion will include a two-story addition with offices, training rooms, and a […]
