Recycle your items on America Recycles Day

Have some 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.

GJAC front entrance closed for renovations

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.

Property tax bills due November 15

The 2026 Gwinnett County property tax bills were mailed in September and are due 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.

What's New in District 1

Gwinnett's newest park opens this month!

Gwinnett officials will cut the ribbon on the new Discovery Park in November, officially opening the 53^rd park in Gwinnett County’s parks system. Spanning 45 acres, the park offers recreational features for parkgoers of all ages and abilities, including an inclusive playground, sports fields, a splash pad, a lighted multiuse trail, and more. The project was funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program, known as SPLOST.

As part of the trails signage program expansion, wayfinding markers and new trail signs will be installed at Discovery Park to help users navigate the trails safely and find assistance when needed. The signage expansion will also cover three additional parks — DeShong Park, George Pierce Park, and Beaver Ruin Wetland Park. Visit GwinnettSPLOST.com to learn more.

Celebrate gratitude at the Best Friend Giving Feast

Join us Tuesday, November 17 from 10:00am at Best Friend Park for a heartfelt breakfast in a warm and welcoming environment where individuals and families can come together to enjoy a meal filled with love, compassion, and fellowship. This free community gathering is an opportunity to give thanks, spread kindness, and offer encouragement during the holiday season. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate gratitude, unity, and the spirit of giving.

Pre-registration is required by Friday, November 13, and there is one meal per registrant. Register online at GwinnettParks.com. The park is located at 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross.

Take a survey about the Solid Waste Management Plan

Gwinnett County is updating its Solid Waste Management Plan and wants to hear from you! The plan is designed to show the state of Georgia that the County can collect and safely discard or dispose of the items that are thrown away. The plan also outlines how the County can find ways to improve waste reduction, recycling, diversion, education, and long-term sustainability in the future. Your feedback will help inform future planning efforts and guide decisions about solid waste programs and infrastructure. Take the survey by November 30.

Share your thoughts on the value of water

We are conducting a brief survey to understand how residents view their monthly water bills. Take the survey to share your thoughts on water costs, affordability, and quality.

Veterans Day Dance

Saturday, November 7 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Join us as we come together to celebrate and honor veterans with dancing, light hors d'oeuvres, and music! Open to ages 18 and up. Register online. Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. Event cost: Free!

World Coffee & Tea Fest

Saturday, November 14 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

From Ethiopia and India to Thailand and England, coffee and tea are ever present. Learn about these origins as we host brewers, grinders, and bakers from around the world! Tea-time attire encouraged. Open to all ages. Register online. Pinckneyville Park, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Berkeley Lake. Entry cost: Free!

Holiday Market

Saturday, December 12 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Shop for unique gifts from talented artists and crafters, enjoy concessions and a ceramic showcase, and take free photos with Santa from noon to 2:00pm! Great for the whole family. Open to all ages. Register online. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Berkeley Lake. Event cost: Free!

Jobs & Career: LinkedIn

Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Learn the basics of LinkedIn to explore job opportunities and build connections with professionals. Build a meaningful professional network to enhance your career. Learn to set up your LinkedIn profile and understand the information that recruiters are looking for. Open to ages 19 and up. Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch, 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross. Event cost: Free!

Author Talk: Natola Hawthorne

Wednesday, November 18 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Join Natola Hawthorne as she discusses her memoir, Full Count, as the first woman of color umpire in Division I baseball. Open to ages 19 and up. Register online. Gwinnett County Public Library Duluth Branch, 3180 Main Street, Duluth. Event cost: Free!

Discovering Dragons

Monday, November 23 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Learn about the mythology of dragons while making your own dragon egg! Open to children ages 6 to 11. Gwinnett County Public Library Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners. Event cost: Free!

On October 2, I had the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and join volunteers at a Habitat for Humanity build site in Lilburn as part of Gwinnett County's second annual Jimmy Carter Day of Service.

President Carter lived his belief that service to others matters — and days like this are a reminder of what’s possible when a community shows up together.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Gwinnett County honored archaeologist Patrick H. “Pat” Garrow with an official proclamation recognizing his nearly 60 years of dedication to archaeology and historic preservation.

His work at Little Mulberry Park helped document the land’s rich history, including the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples. May his legacy continue through the history he helped preserve.

Congratulations to the recent graduates of our Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy! Over the course of 12 weeks, they went behind the scenes of County operations and built lasting connections.

Gwinnett 101 is a great program for people who live, own a business, or go to college in Gwinnett who want to gain insight and take a more active role in their local government. If you're interested in applying for future cohorts, visit Gwinnett101.com.