Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Commissioners approve contract to renovate Norcross Senior Center

The Norcross Senior Center soon will undergo a renovation to make the facility more comfortable and convenient for Gwinnett’s aging population. On Tuesday the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a $974,102 contract with Diversified Construction of Georgia to add space and amenities to the center, including an improved entrance, a new covered drop-off area, and interior updates.

Gwinnett County reaches deal to acquire 104 acres at OFS Tract on I-85

Lawrenceville – At its Tuesday meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution in support of the purchase of approximately 104 acres at the OFS Fiber Optics site along I-85 by the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County (URA). The URA approved the purchase following the meeting.

Gwinnett Trails master plan foresees network of pathways

Lawrenceville – A draft Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan unveiled on Feb. 21 envisions a network of County trails tying in with trails by cities and community improvement districts to create a seamless, interconnected web of a bike and pedestrian pathways for recreation, commuting or running errands.

Commissioners adopt 2018 budget

Lawrenceville – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopted a $1.67 billion budget for 2018 at their regular meeting on Tuesday. The final budget is up about seven percent over last year, primarily due to transfers for capital improvements and increased costs for salaries and benefits. The operating budget is set at $1.28 billion with another $390 million for capital improvements, including projects funded by SPLOST.

Commissioners approve pay raises for law enforcement, county employees

Lawrenceville – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday fulfilled a promise to adjust compensation for all county employees, and in particular sworn law enforcement officers, to bring salaries closer in line with market and assist with recruitment and retention.

County Commission Looks Ahead to 2018 at Annual Retreat

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 18, 2017) –The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners mapped out priorities and strategies for the coming year on some of the County’s most pressing issues at a retreat in Athens March 30-31. 

2017 proposed budget invests in public safety, judical system and community engagement

2017 proposed budget invests in public safety, judical system and community engagement

Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash presented a proposed $1.56 billion budget for fiscal year 2017 to the public and the Board of Commissioners during a briefing on Tuesday. The proposed budget is up about 5.5 percent from this year and includes a $1.18 billion operating budget plus another $384 million for capital improvements.