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Park Place Plan updates!

This is your opportunity to voice your opinion on the future of your community directly with Gwinnett County!

Join the Park Place Master Design workshop for the Park Place Master Plan



DATE/TIME: January 14th, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm


LOCATION: Country Inn and Suites

1852 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 3008

Park Place Design Survey


Gwinnett County would like to know your opinion! Take the Park Place Master Plan Community Survey to share your thoughts on the future of this emerging district at Gwinnett’s southwestern gateway. Your feedback will help shape a plan that reflects the community's desires, needs, and priorities for Park Place's future. Thank you for your participation!


Community Survey

Check out information on Gwinnett County's website here!



Please note, this survey was not written by MPCA.


Survey deadline is January 31st of 2025.


Gwinnett County Tree Ordinance Survey


Gwinnett County would like to know your opinion! How does your experience with trees within your community affect you, your family, and friends? This brief 10-question survey is voluntary, and your tho-ughts will directly influence the County’s decisions to enhance and revise the tree ordinance. Thank you for helping us shape the future of Gwinnett County!



Check out information on Gwinnett County's website here!


Go directly to Gwinnett County's SURVEY here!


Please note, this survey was not written by MPCA. You will have the best experience filling it out on a computer.


Survey deadline has been extended until January 31st of 2025.

Adoptions and intakes paused at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center



The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is pausing adoptions and intakes for dogs and puppies through Thursday, January 2 to prevent the spread of Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, known as Strep Zoo. Cat and kitten adoptions and intakes will reopen on Thursday, December 19 in the Education Room, as no cats or kittens have tested positive for Strep Zoo.

Symptoms in dogs are severe respiratory distress, nasal discharge, vomiting and rapid decline in health within 24 to 48 hours. Without timely intervention, it can be fatal. Treatment with antibiotics is effective since it is a bacterial infection. Early diagnosis is key.

Pet owners should monitor pets carefully for symptoms and seek immediate veterinary attention if symptoms arise. Strep Zoo is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can transfer between animals and humans, although human cases are very rare and associated with other underlying diseases or immunosuppression.

During this time, Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement will continue to process pet reclaims. The center will also continue to intake sick, injured, or aggressive animals for the safety of the community.


Recent Land Use, Building, and Development items in the Mountain Park area

(INCLUDING requests for Zoning, Re-Zoning, Variance, Waiver, Special Use Permit)

Starbucks is coming to Hwy 78!

Drive-thru Coffee seems to be the new trend!


Starbucks Drive-thru is coming along nicely. Located on Hwy-78 next to iHop .


Would you have preferred a repurpose of the old Krispy Kreme Donuts property just down the street rather than a new greenfield development? Let us know by taking this short survey here: Community Preferences on Property Development


Upcoming Events!

This is your opportunity to voice your opinion on the future of your community directly with Gwinnett County!

Join the Park Place Master Design workshop for the Park Place Master Plan



DATE/TIME: January 14th, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm


LOCATION: Country Inn and Suites

1852 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Gwinnett County proposed budget for 2025


Residents and community stakeholders were able to provide comments in person on December 3 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.


However, if you missed that opportunity, you can STILL provide feedback on the proposed budget through the end of the year.


You can find the proposed budget for review here!


You can leave your comments online here if you are unable to attend the public hearing!


DATE/TIME: December 31st commenting will be closed



LOCATION: Online commenting here

Attend Gwinnett’s annual hiring event


Click here for more information and reserve your spot!


DATE/TIME: January 10th, 2025 9:00 pm to 3:00 pm


LOCATION: Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097

Gwinnett County Government is seeking your feedback as we embark on the County’s first disparity study

Gwinnett County has partnered with Griffin & Strong P.C. to evaluate potential disparities or barriers in government contracting and purchasing for small and/or underrepresented businesses.

You will find more information from G & S on the following website:


Gwinnett County Disparity Study


You can view the recorded virtual informational meeting from November 13th to learn about the study.


Click here for the recorded meeting on YouTube.


All comments are welcome and encouraged. You can provide feedback by emailing gwinnettcountystudy@gspclaw.com.

Interested in other events in Gwinnett or Lilburn? Check out the calendars below:


 General - Gwinnett | Gwinnett County


There are many upcoming holiday activities throughout the county that are great for families!

Calendar • Lilburn, GA • CivicEngage (cityoflilburn.com)

Want to get involved in your community?

Join MPCA - Make your community a better place to live. Check out our committees that need volunteers at the link below: Volunteer positions | Mountain Park GA


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Let us know you would like to be included on our volunteer opportunities list, and we will contact you when an opportunity arises!


If interested, please fill out this form for more information!

Too busy to volunteer but still want to contribute?


We are now set up to take donations using Zelle! This method allows 100% of your donation to go to MPCA-led community projects and the overall operational costs, including this newsletter, the website, and survey platforms, and informational and promotional items that we use to gain your feedback and keep you informed! We are a 100% volunteer organization. You can use the QR code below or our office email address MPCALife@outlook.com.



Note: Donations are NOT tax deductible. 

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