Gwinnett County is mourning the loss of Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang, who was killed in the line of duty Sunday, February 1.

At approximately 7:30am, MPO David Reed and Officer Tamang were dispatched to a financial fraud call in Stone Mountain. During the investigation, the suspect opened fire in an unprovoked attack. Both officers were struck, and one officer was able to return fire, leaving the suspect with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Despite heroic efforts by his fellow officers, paramedics, and hospital staff at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Officer Pradeep Tamang died as a result of his injuries. MPO Reed was also injured in the attack and is in serious but stable condition. 

Officer Tamang joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in July 2024 and graduated from the 121st Police Academy in May 2025. He immigrated to the United States from Nepal 10 years ago. He leaves behind a fiancée as well as family in Pennsylvania.

MPO Reed joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in September 2015 and graduated from the 94th Police Academy.

State of District 2 Town Hall

Join Commissioner Ben Ku and Gwinnett County leaders on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm for updates on public safety, development, transportation and more in District 2.

Bring your questions for a Q&A with Commissioner Ku and other county leadership! The event takes place at the Centerville Senior Center Community Room and will also stream live on the County’s Facebook page @GwinnettGov.

Explore the Jimmy Carter Blvd Small Area Plan

Curious about Jimmy Carter Boulevard Small Area Plan recommendations? Join us at the Community Pop-Up on Saturday, February 28 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Global Mall to share your input for the vision of this corridor. To learn more about the plan, visit GwinnettCounty.com/JimmyCarterPlan.

Global Mall is located at 5675 Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross. 

Intersection improvements coming to Britt Road

In January, the Board of Commissioners voted to begin an improvement project at the intersection of Britt Road and Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Safety improvements include extending the right turn lane on Britt Road and reconstruction of the traffic signal. Additional planned improvements include sidewalks, curb, gutter, and drainage work.

This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.

Join the Development Authority of Gwinnett County

Help shape our vibrant community by applying to join the Development Authority! As a member of the Authority, you would work to develop and promote trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities for the public good of the County.

Members serve four-year terms with meetings held as needed. Applications are due Wednesday, April 29. Must be a resident or owner of a business located in Gwinnett County. Contact Gregory D. Jay at GJay@cbjblawfirm.com for more information.

Instructions to Apply:

1. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/ApplyToServe.
2. Select District 2 from the "Send Application to" dropdown.
3. Select the Committee you wish to join from "Select a Board/Authority/Committee" dropdown.
4. Scroll down and click "Start Application."
5. Create a username or log in to your account.
6. Complete the application.

Tune in to Conversations with Ku

Check out Conversations with Ku, my monthly podcast, where I dive into County initiatives, Board decisions, upcoming events, and a variety of other topics. You can find the podcast on GwinnettCounty.com and on your favorite streaming platform.

Episode 57: Meet the voice behind the podcast and get to know your District 2 Commissioner.

Episode 58: Community Services' Cammie Mansfield and The Asiko Group's Thetyka Robinson give an update on the Maguire-Livsey Family Big House project and share why it's so meaningful to our community.

I'd love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2 or Gwinnett County Government. Feel free to email me at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on the podcast. Also, if there is someone you’d like me to interview, or a topic you’d like me to cover, please let me know.

Apply for the Empower Gwinnett internship program

Get hands-on experience with Gwinnett County Government! This four-week paid program offers Gwinnett’s youth ages 15 to 21 an opportunity to gain valuable experience, explore their passions, and develop leadership skills through workshops and on-the-job training. To be considered for this program, apply online by Monday, March 16. Please note that the number of positions available is limited and not all applicants can be guaranteed a spot.

Register to vote in the 2026 elections

With election season underway, it's important to register to vote now. Georgia residents wishing to register must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of their voting county, and at least 18 years of age by Election Day.

The deadline to vote in the May 19 General Primary Election is Monday, April 20. Check your registration status, download a voter registration application, view sample ballots, and find your polling location at MVP.SOS.GA.gov.

Inscríbase para votar en las elecciones del 2026

Con la temporada electoral en marcha, es importante inscribirse para votar ahora. Los residentes de Georgia que deseen inscribirse deben ser ciudadanos estadounidenses, residentes legales de su condado electoral y tener al menos 18 años de edad antes del día de las elecciones.

La fecha límite para inscribirse para las Elecciones Primarias Generales del 19 de mayo es el lunes 20 de abril. Verifique su estado de inscripción electoral, descargue una solicitud de inscripción de votante, vea boletas de muestra y ubique su lugar de votación en MVP.SOS.GA.gov.

Important changes to County website

When you visit GwinnettCounty.com, you’ll find a new look, intuitive organization, and updated features to improve your online experience.

The new website now includes a single sign-on login. Residents will use the email address affiliated with their account to log in instead of a username. Existing account passwords associated with a user’s email address may need to be changed to meet updated security standards. The water bill feature will also remain the same for now.

While the web address GwinnettCounty.com remains unchanged, page URLs have changed because we’ve improved our site structure. Please remember to update your bookmarks.

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

Professional Podcast Equipment Training

Friday, February 20 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm | Free

Gwinnett County Public Library Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn

Want to get into the podcasting business? Get started by learning how to use the video and audio equipment at the Lilburn Recording Studio. You will also learn the Rodecaster, microphones, camera, lighting, and the OBS software. For ages 12 and up.

Black History Month Poetry Slam

Saturday, February 21 from Noon to 1:00pm | Free

Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville

Celebrate and honor Black history through the power of spoken word! Join us for an inspiring event where participants will share and perform spoken word poetry highlighting the rich contributions, experiences, and stories of Black history. Register online. For all ages.

Greenwood Culture Festival

Saturday, February 21 from 10:00am to 2:00pm | Free

Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road, Norcross

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with music, food, and a parade! Register online. For all ages.