Gwinnett County brings you the latest news and happenings about your community through Eye on Gwinnett, your weekly County update in 60 seconds or less.

What you'll see in this episode:

• Front entrance to Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center temporarily closed for construction
• Get holiday meal supplies at the annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on November 6
• Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with food and cultural displays on November 5

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Vote in the November 3 General Election and Special Election

Election Day for the General Election and Special Election is Tuesday, November 3. Voters can cast their ballots from 7:00am to 7:00pm at their assigned polling location. There is no in-person voting at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Beauty P. Baldwin Building on Election Day. To find your assigned polling location or view a sample ballot, visit MVP.SOS.GA.gov. 

Voters may also vote advance in-person through Friday, October 30 from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Absentee ballots can be dropped off at any advance voting location during this period or hand-delivered or mailed to the Elections office by 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 3. The Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Beauty P. Baldwin Building will be open Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 9:00am to 5:00pm to accept absentee ballots.

Vote en las Elecciones Generales y Especiales del 3 de noviembre

El Día de las Elecciones Generales y Especiales es el martes 3 de noviembre. Los votantes pueden emitir su voto de 7:00am a 7:00pm en su lugar de votación asignado. El Edificio Beauty P. Baldwin de Inscripción de Votantes y Elecciones de Gwinnett no es un lugar de votación el Día de las Elecciones. Para encontrar su lugar de votación asignado o ver una boleta de muestra, visite MVP.SOS.GA.gov.

Los votantes también pueden votar por adelantado en persona hasta el viernes 30 de octubre de 7:00am a 7:00pm. Durante este período, las boletas de voto ausente se pueden entregar en cualquier lugar de votación adelantada, o se pueden entregar en persona o enviar por correo a la oficina de Elecciones antes de las 7:00pm del martes 3 de noviembre. El Edificio Beauty P. Baldwin de Inscripción de Votantes y Elecciones de Gwinnett estará abierto el sábado 31 de octubre y el domingo 1 de noviembre de 9:00am a 5:00pm para recibir boletas de voto ausente.

Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center's front entrance temporarily closed

The front entrance of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will be closed through August 2027 while a SPLOST-funded project is underway to enhance security, improve visitor accessibility, and modernize our facilities. During the construction period, visitors who park in the front parking lot will access the building via a temporary entrance located on the east side of the building.

For more information, visit GwinnettCounty.com/Construction.

Recycle your items on America Recycles Day

Have hard-to-recycle items like tires, paint, and electronics? Drop them off at America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Volunteers will remove items placed in disposable containers from the trunk or back seat of your vehicle. Recycling electronics is free except for projection/console TVs ($35), computer monitors ($15), and printers ($5).

Visit GCSolidWaste.com for a full list of acceptable items.

Join us in honoring our veterans

Gwinnett County will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 11 to pay tribute to our military heroes. Join us at the Fallen Heroes Memorial on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. During the ceremony, veterans who have reached their 100^th birthday and beyond will be honored in commemoration of the nation’s 250^th anniversary. If you're unable to join in-person, you can stream the ceremony on the County's Facebook page.

Before and after the ceremony from 10:00am to 1:30pm, guests are also invited to the Gwinnett County Stand Down event by the memorial to connect with veterans’ resources. The event is free and registration is encouraged, but not required.

Property tax bills due November 15

The 2026 Gwinnett County property tax bills were mailed in September and are due Sunday, November 15. If you have an escrow account, your property tax information is made available to your mortgage company. However, it is your responsibility to ensure taxes are paid.

For more information or to pay online, visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/Pay.

Get a free eye exam for your kids

Gwinnett is partnering with Vision To Learn to deliver free eye exams and prescription eyewear to children in underserved communities. Through this initiative, licensed optometrists will provide on-site vision screenings and care, supporting academic achievement and healthier futures for local youth.

Through December, Vision To Learn will visit select Gwinnett County locations in fully equipped mobile clinics where children ages 5 to 18 can receive an eye exam and, if needed, prescription eyeglasses. Registration is required, and appointments are first-come, first-served. To learn more and book your appointment, visit GwinnettCounty.com/VisionToLearn.

County offices closed for November holidays

All Gwinnett County Government offices, apart from operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day and will resume regular hours on Thursday, November 12. Offices will also be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Trash will be collected as normal during the Veterans Day holiday week. During the Thanksgiving holiday week, collection will be delayed by one day. For more information, visit GCSolidWaste.com. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County Detention Center during the holiday.

To stay updated with the latest news from the County, visit our website, GwinnettCounty.com, or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram @GwinnettGov.