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Synthetic turf field conversion approved for Rhodes Jordan Park

The multi-purpose field at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville will get a more durable, low-maintenance playing surface by next fall. Gwinnett commissioners awarded a field-conversion contract Tuesday to the low bidder, Precision Turf, LLC.

GGC bookstore to host book-signing event for Katie Hart Smith

WHO: Barnes & Noble bookstore, Georgia Gwinnett College

WHAT: Book-signing for local author Katie Hart Smith

WHEN: Wednesday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble Bookstore Building E, room 2122 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Charlotte J. Nash | County Business

Gwinnett Government recognized by awards

With 3,069 counties in America, comparisons and rankings are inevitable. I like to say Gwinnett County sets the standard for local government, and the dozens of awards we win every year support that assertion. I’d like to use this space to share some of the latest honors.

Nine standards certificates presented to the Gwinnett Board of Health. (Pictured L-R) Mayor Mike Mason, Alvin Wilbanks, Joseph Sternberg, Louise Radloff, Jason Reagan, Dr. Alan Bier, Dr. Lloyd Hofer, Dr. Earl Grubbs, Chris Smith

Health Department One of Only Five in Nation to Meet FDA Standards

Out of 831 jurisdictions enrolled throughout the United States, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County (GNR) Health Departments is now one of only five jurisdictions in the nation to meet all nine standards of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program (“Program Standards”).

Pubic advised to use caution around animals acting oddly

Rabid raccoon found in Gwinnett County Park

The Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division and the Gwinnett County Health Department are advising residents to use caution after a rabid raccoon was contained Friday.