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Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation's aquatics staff won first place in the annual statewide lifeguard competition. From left to right are Arthur Bedard, Jacob Finco, Aiden Hall, Aliyah Berry, Joel Nickerson, Holly Smith, Aaron Murdock, Cole Hembree, and Christen Hardy.

Gwinnett County lifeguards win state competition

July 22, 2018

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation lifeguards won first place at the annual Georgia Recreation and Park Association State Lifeguarding Competition, held at Lake Oconee in Greene County on July 16. Gwinnett County lifeguards came from several different aquatics facilities across the County and were selected based on their outstanding attention to safety, CPR/AED, first aid, teamwork and athletic skills. Guards honed these skills over the course of the summer with both written and physical skill practice.

Gwinnett Animal Shelter extends hours on Thursdays beginning July 26

July 19, 2018

The Gwinnett animal shelter is kicking off its After-Hours Adoption Thursdays with ice cream and more time to pick the pet of your choice, beginning July 26.

Discover Historic Games

July 19, 2018

Join Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation for this free event as we Discover Historic Games on Saturday, July 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawrenceville Female Seminary!

Bond rating agencies give Gwinnett County top grades for management, fiscal policies

July 19, 2018

All three bond rating agencies have once again given Gwinnett County an AAA/Aaa bond rating, the highest possible, placing Gwinnett in the top 2 percent of counties in the nation for fiscal soundness. This marks the 21st consecutive year Gwinnett has held this distinction.

Adrienne Simpson-Peppler, owner of Smooth Mooove, with her Crew Supervisor, Patrick.

Relocating Seniors can be done with a Smooth Mooove

July 18, 2018

It’s been said that “necessity is the mother of invention” and for Adrienne Simpson-Peppler, the owner of Smooth Mooove Senior Relocation Services, that is certainly true. She got the idea to start her own moving company after witnessing her mother struggle with getting organized for a cross-country move in 2002.

Gwinnett Commissioners approve Infinite Energy Center design contract

July 18, 2018

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $2.59 million contract to design the first of a series of improvements and expansion of the Infinite Energy Center that will transform it into a “come early and stay late” destination.

Commissioners approve transit plan with focus on sustainability, stewardship, and service quality

July 18, 2018

The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the final recommendations of the Connect Gwinnett Transit Plan to create a framework for the County’s short-, mid-, and long-range transit future.

Standing L-R: Dr. Keith Wright, Dr. Kirk Saddler, Dr. Jonathan Weiss, Dr. Joel Shavin; Seated L-R: Dr. Alia Brown, Dr. Jessica Mercer.

Gwinnett Dermatology Celebrates 40 Years

July 16, 2018

In the late 1970s, 80s, and into the 90s, Gwinnett County went through incredible growth. Businesses of all kinds flooded into the area. There have been many who have not made it for various reasons, especially with the ebb and flow of economic factors. A few, however, have flourished through the decades since the initial boom. Gwinnett Dermatology is one of those long-standing pillars in the fabric of Gwinnett County. This year, they celebrate a significant 40th anniversary!

Lawrenceville Decreases Millage Rate for 2018/19 Fiscal Year

July 16, 2018

City Leaders Vote to Set Local Tax Rate at 1.826 Mills  

LAWRENCEVILLE – City of Lawrenceville officials voted to decrease the millage rate of 1.909 mills to 1.826 mills for the 2018/19 fiscal year. Input from public hearings during the weeks of July 2 and July 9 culminated in the rollback vote on July 11, 2018.