Gwinnett County Government

Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, proclaimed November as National Family Caregivers Month to recognize the incredible dedication of those caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or age-related conditions. This month, let's pause to express our gratitude to these selfless caregivers and honor their vital contributions. Together, let's work toward a future where all caregivers receive the same compassion and support they generously offer to others.

Here’s what you need to know about the city of Mulberry Runoff Election for Council District 5: ? Advance voting: Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. ? Location: Dacula Park Activity Building Mattie Simonton Classroom, located at 2735 Auburn Avenue in Dacula. ? Absentee ballot drop box: Same location as advance voting. Absentee ballots can also be mailed or dropped off to the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Office, located at 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200 in Lawrenceville. Absentee ballots must be received by 7:00pm on December 3. ? Didn’t vote in the city of Mulberry Special Election on November 5? You can still vote in this runoff. Learn more at GCGA.us/CityofMulberry. Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre la Elección de Desempate para el Distrito 5 del Consejo de la ciudad de Mulberry: ? Votación adelantada: Lunes, 25 de Noviembre a Miércoles, 27 de Noviembre de 9:00am a 5:00pm. ? Ubicación: Dacula Park Activity Building Mattie Simonton Classroom, ubicado en 2735 Auburn Avenue en Dacula. ? Buzón de boletas de voto ausente: Mismo lugar que la votación adelantada. Las boletas de voto ausente también pueden enviarse por correo o entregarse en la Oficina de Inscripción de Votantes y Elecciones de Gwinnett, ubicada en 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200 en Lawrenceville. Las boletas de voto ausente deben ser recibidas antes de las 7:00pm del 3 de Diciembre. ? ?No votaste en la Elección Especial de la ciudad de Mulberry el 5 de Noviembre? Aún puedes votar en esta segunda vuelta. Conoce más en GCGA.us/CityofMulberry.

Last week, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, declared November 21 as the Great American Smokeout in Gwinnett County. This annual initiative, led by the American Cancer Society, encourages people nationwide to quit smoking and embrace a healthier, smoke-free life. Today, Gwinnett United in Drug Education invites smokers to take part in the movement—whether by quitting on the spot or making a plan to quit.

Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson's proposed budget for 2025 totals $2.65 billion. It consists of a $2.1 billion operating budget and a $542 million capital improvements budget, which includes funds from the County's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program. The proposed budget addresses challenges facing the County, including health care, affordable housing, and sustainability. Learn more about the proposed 2025 budget and share your comments at GCGA.us/2025ProposedBudget.

Gwinnett County has selected 65 nonprofits that serve critical needs to receive a combined total of $4.95 million in Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant funding. These funds — provided to Gwinnett by the United States Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act — will be used to help nonprofits increase their effectiveness and enhance their impact on the community. Gwinnett will manage and distribute $4.95 million in grant awards, providing the selected nonprofits with either capital support or operational support to assist in program enhancements and organizational growth that will allow them to better meet the needs of the residents they serve.

Residents and community stakeholders are invited to share their input on the proposed 2025 budget at a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30pm in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Conference Room C on the second floor. If you cannot attend in person, the public hearing will be streamed virtually on Facebook Live. You can also submit comments online at?https://lnkd.in/eRSxjnSD?through December 31.

Last week, Gwinnett Economic Development hosted a Coffee and Conversation networking event for local business owners and entrepreneurs. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson and Commissioner Jasper Watkins III shared insights on the County's ongoing commitment to supporting a thriving business community in Gwinnett. Attendees enjoyed meaningful discussions on how the County can continue to play an active role in driving economic growth. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Congratulations to the latest graduates of our LEAD Academy! LEAD is a 15-week training program for Gwinnett County employees that develops leaders on the foundations of management and maintaining the Gwinnett Standard.

Do you have ideas for shaping the future of the Park Place district? Join us on Monday, November 18 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Mountain Park Activity Building to share your vision of how the community could improve. For more information about the Park Place Master Plan, visit https://lnkd.in/d7TReXt4.

Exciting news! The Atlanta Regional Commission awarded Gwinnett County a Regional Excellence Award in the Visionary Planning category for the 2045 Unified Plan. The 2045 Unified Plan serves as a strategic guide for Gwinnett’s development over the next 20 years, addressing key areas such as transit, housing, public spaces, and economic growth. Built on extensive community feedback, the plan is designed to enhance the daily lives of Gwinnett residents and support the county’s growth responsibly. A big congratulations to our talented Planning and Development team for their hard work and well-deserved recognition!