June 2025

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Hello Suleica,


Summer has arrived! It is an exciting time, and I hope you enjoy time with your family and friends


I want to thank all of those that attended the County's Memorial Day Ceremony (photo below left). It was a moving day as we remembered our fallen heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice.


I also want to thank those that attended the first Carden Connects at the Peachy Corners Cafe in Peachtree Corners in May (photos below center and below right). I enjoyed engaging with residents on many different topics regarding District 1 and Gwinnett. The event was a great success, and I look forward to the next Carden Connects. Stay tuned for more details!


Keep reading below for some exciting news and events happening in June.

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Happening Around Gwinnett

Vote in advance through June 13

Voters are not limited to Election Day to cast their ballot for the June 17 Special Primary Election. Registered voters can vote advance in person every day, including select weekend days, through Friday, June 13 at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Office in Lawrenceville and four advance voting locations throughout the County. Voters who prefer to vote by mail can request an absentee ballot until Friday, June 6. Visit GwinnettElections.com for more information.


Vota por adelantado hasta el 13 de junio

Los votantes no están limitados al Día de las Elecciones para emitir su voto para la Primaria de Elección Especial del 17 de junio. Los votantes inscritos pueden votar por adelantado en persona todos los días, incluidos días selectos de fin de semana, hasta el viernes 13 de junio en la Oficina de Inscripción de Votantes y Elecciones de Gwinnett en Lawrenceville y en cuatro lugares de votación adelantada en todo el condado. Los votantes que prefieran votar por correo pueden solicitar una boleta de voto en ausente hasta el viernes 6 de junio. Visite GwinnettElections.com para más información.

Tax Assessors' Office issues annual Notices of Assessment

Most residential and commercial annual Notices of Assessment for 2025 have been mailed. The annual Notice of Assessment is not a tax bill. The notice informs you of the value assessed on your residential or commercial real estate as of January 1, 2025. If property owners disagree with the 2025 value, they have 45 days from the date on their assessment notice to file an appeal online, in person, or by mail.


Recent legislation created a new standardized state-wide assessment notice for 2025. The format was modified due to statutory changes under House Bill 92 earlier this year. This bill amended O.C.G.A § 48-5-306 and related sections. The Gwinnett County Tax Assessors' Office is required by law to use the annual Notice of Assessment form developed by the Georgia Department of Revenue. Box C was revised by the Georgia Department of Revenue to comply with the contents of the annual Notice of Assessment as rewritten by House Bill 92. The new law requires each city, county, and school system to estimate their rollback millage rate. As a result, estimated taxes are no longer shown unless a jurisdiction did not provide their estimate. Any taxpayer who wishes to view and print a copy of their annual Notice of Assessment, research market values, read frequently asked questions, or submit an appeal online may visit Gwinnett-Assessor.com. The Gwinnett County Assessors’ Office can be reached by phone at 770.822.7200 or by email at Taxpayer.Services@GwinnettCounty.com.

Register for Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy

For 10 years, the Gwinnett 101 Citizen Academy has provided participants with a firsthand glimpse into how and why Gwinnett County Government operates the way it does. Aiming to cultivate informed and engaged residents, students, and business owners in Gwinnett, participants get a behind-the-scenes look at how the County provides high-quality services to the community, meet local leaders, and tour county facilities.


Registration for the fall 2025 cohort is open through June 15. Applications for the nine-week program can be found at Gwinnett101.com. While a submitted application does not guarantee your participation in the program, all applicants will be notified of their application status by July 1.

What's New in District 1

Grab a summer meal on-the-go

Gwinnett's Summer Meals program is back, providing free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch to children 18 and younger and those 19 and older with physical or mental disabilities. Nutritious meals are available through Friday, August 1 and can be picked up Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm while supplies last.


Locations in District 1 that provide meals include Best Friend Park in Norcross, Pinckneyville Park in Berkeley Lake, and Shorty Howell Park in Duluth. Find a complete list of meal locations, bus routes, and more at GwinnettSummerMeals.com. If you are interested in volunteering, visit VolunteerGwinnett.net.

Register your kids for summer camp

Looking for summer childcare? Sign up your kids for exciting adventures all summer long. Our camps are filled with age-appropriate, hands-on experience for kids ages five to 13.


District 1 summer camp locations include Best Friend Park in Norcross, Pinckneyville Park in Berkeley Lake, and Shorty Howell Park in Duluth. All County staff-led camps are Childcare and Parent Services Program approved. To learn more and to register, visit GwinnettCounty.com/SummerCamps.

Take control of your job search

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, Inc. will host job seekers event focused on resume building, tips on job seeking that defies AI filtering, better ways of getting interviews, and interview tips on Tuesday, June 3 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch.


A light dinner will be served at this free event where attendees can hear from expert speaker Lauren Brockett, SPHR and discover how to craft an AI-friendly resume, navigate modern job-hunting strategies, and stand out in interviews with confidence. Registration is required.

Special Events and Happenings
Visit GwinnettCountyEvents.com or follow the County’s social media channels to learn about more upcoming events.

Kids Fishing Day

Saturday, June 7 from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Reel in some fun on the Chattahoochee River with fishing, food, and co-friendly exhibitors. Bring your own rod or borrow one of ours. Rods/bait are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. No fishing license necessary. Open to all ages. Register here. Jones Bridge Park, 4901 East Jones Bridge Road, Peachtree Corners. Event cost: Free!


Full Moon Firefly Frenzy

Wednesday, June 11 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Georgia has more than 50 species of fireflies, more than any other state in the country. Join us as we witness this summer phenomenon and help record data on these valuable insects. Open to all ages. Register here. McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Road, Duluth. Event cost: Free!


Putting Grief in its Place

Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Understand the nature of grief, recognize its physical effects, and explore ways to adapt your personal responses to maximize healing. Through self-reflection, participants will identify the triggers that amplify grief-related emotions and gain useful strategies to navigate them with greater awareness and resilience. Open to ages 19 and up. Register here. Gwinnett County Public Library Duluth Branch, 3180 Main Street, Duluth. Event cost: Free!


Lights, Camera, Careers in Film

Wednesday, June 18 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Have you ever wondered what a best boy, foley, or grip does on a movie set? "Lights, Camera, Careers in Film!" will explore the roles that the vast collaborative team of audiovisual creative professionals perform to bring a creative vision to life. Open to all ages. Gwinnett County Public Library Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners. Event cost: Free!


Clay Creations

Saturday, June 21 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Enjoy a creatively fun afternoon with your family at the Pottery Studio. Learn the basic of creating with clay and make your own work of art! Light refreshments will be served. Open to ages seven and up (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Register here. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Berkeley Lake. Event cost: $12.


Mess with a Masterpiece

Tuesday, June 24 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Use art supplies to redesign a famous painting! Learn why we think of certain works of art as masterpieces, then use art supplies to make a parody version of a famous work of art. Open to ages 12 to 18. Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross. Event cost: Free!