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Hello Suleica,
Happy April!
As we head into spring, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy some outdoor activities across Gwinnett while fending off the pollen.
At the end of March, I had the privilege of attending the birthday party of Mr. James Davis, a WWII veteran of Snellville who turned 102 years old and presented him with a special letter (photo below). It was a wonderful day celebrating him.
I want to thank those who attended one or both of my March Town Halls. We had great discussions on many topics such as transportation, crime rates, parks and recreation, water resources, and more. One area that was addressed at both town halls was littering. Did you know that Gwinnett County has a littering ordinance that makes it illegal to litter on public or private property except for exceptions such as placing trash in designated containers or with an owner's consent?
Lastly, I would like to congratulate the following individuals who I've appointed to different boards, authorities, and committees:
- Gwinnett County Airport Authority: Kenneth Green
- Gwinnett County Planning Commission: Katrina Fellows
- Gwinnett County Public Library Board of Trustees: Georgeanna Kelly
- Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority: Henry Rawls
- Gwinnett Historical Restoration and Preservation Board: Baron Griffin
- Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board: Jeffree Fauntleroy
Keep reading below to learn more about picking up litter, upcoming events, and important dates in April.
| | Happening Around Gwinnett | | |
Chairwoman Hendrickson delivers State of the County address
Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson announced a historic affordable housing development during her fifth State of the County address. As part of her speech, she highlighted the County's first-ever acquisition of an extended-stay hotel for conversion into affordable rental housing. In partnership with the Gwinnett Housing Corporation, the County secured the property in Peachtree Corners with a $7.7 million investment, using funds from the Affordable Housing Development Fund and federal HOME-ARPA dollars.
Additional takeaways included expanding the County's nondiscrimination ordinance, including community service aides to enhance support for Gwinnett Police and transit and infrastructure planning for a growing county. Learn more and view the 2025 State of the County address.
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Save the date for annual Supplier Networking Event
Gwinnett Purchasing will host its annual Supplier Networking Event on Thursday, April 24 from 8:30am to 11:30am at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth.
This event allows suppliers to meet with buyers and contracting officers from the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, user departments, and other metro agencies. Suppliers can take advantage of networking opportunities designed to establish new contacts. Plus, get a sneak peek at the new vendor management system coming this summer. For more information and to register, visit GwinnettCounty.com/NetworkingEvent.
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Celebrate Earth Day around Gwinnett
Join Gwinnett Water Resources and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful on Saturday, April 19 for a community cleanup. Residents can pick their spot around the community to make this a fun Earth Day workday. Don't forget to snap photos and share them using #CleanGwinnett. Sign up at VolunteerGwinnett.net to help keep our community clean.
Also, bring your hard-to-recycle items to Gwinnett's annual Earth Day recycling event on Saturday, April 26 at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. From 9:00am to noon, residents can drop off items that are typically difficult to recycle such as electronics, latex and oil-based paints, tires, paper, and clothing. For a list of acceptable items and more details, visit GCSolidWaste.com.
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Gwinnett Officials break ground on Gwinnett Community Resource Center
Gwinnett County officials broke ground on the Gwinnett Community Resource Center, located at 1040 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville, to enhance services for residents in the area.
The 84,232-square-foot, three-story facility will house office space for County partners including View Point Health and serve as a community hub for programs that support mental and behavioral health, veteran and family services, and childhood development. The facility will also include a 30-bed inpatient crisis stabilization unit and a 23-hour temporary observation day center capable of accommodating up to 15 individuals. The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Adopt a furry friend
The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville, has reached critical capacity and is seeking volunteer foster homes for shelter animals in need. Foster homes are needed for various reasons including pets being too young or too small for adoption, animals recovering from illness or injury, those that are under-socialized, or pets in protective custody. All foster homes will receive veterinary resources and supplies, including food and leashes at no cost.
For those ready to adopt a shelter pet, adoption fees are waived, and all pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated for free before adoption. View available pets and learn more about fostering or adopting a shelter pet at GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com.
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Spring Break Camp
Spring into a fun-filled week with games, music, crafts, laughter, activities, and more from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11 at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville.
Early drop-off is available at 7:30am, with pickup ending at 6:00pm. Spring break camp is open to children ages seven to 13 years old for $151 for the week for Gwinnett residents and $171 for non-Gwinnett residents. Campers must bring snacks, their own lunch, and water bottles. All attendees must register for the camp.
| | Special Events and Happenings | | |
Illuminated Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Experience the thrill of nighttime, hunting down this egg-stra special experience! The evening will begin with games and activities while the sun goes down. Open to all ages. Register here. Resident fee: $8; Non-resident fee: $16. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.
Evening Yoga
Monday, April 21 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Unwind and let go of the day's tension with gentle and restorative evening flow! Designed to calm the mind and release stress, this class will guide you through a series of mindful stretches, fluid sequences, and deep breathing exercises. This class is for all levels. Open to ages 12 and up. Register here. Resident fee: $11. Non-resident fee: $21. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville.
Hike and Create
Saturday, April 26 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Take a hike and gather nature materials such as rocks, leaves, flowers, pinecones, feathers, and more to create your piece of art. All craft materials will be provided. Open to all ages. Register here. No fee for Gwinnett residents; Non-resident fee: $8. Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville.
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