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On Common Ground NewsJuly 23, 2021

NORCROSS, GA– Gwinnett County hast a Back-to-School Day on Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. until noon, at Best Friend Park, 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Family fun includes a chance for the kids to sit inside a firetruck, meet-and-greets with various county departments and free food. The county will give 50 lucky […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 19, 2021

Lawrenceville, GA., July 19, 2021) – The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office announces the formation of a new group, “3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett,” to help raise awareness of safety concerns in communities in Gwinnett County. The name of the group, “3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett,” is to commemorate the lives lost in […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 15, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLS, GA—If you’re a new business owner in financial need or one who needs a jumpstart, the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center wants to lend a helping hand. The center is now accepting applications for membership from budding business owners. “Small businesses are essential to a thriving economy — bringing jobs, […]

On Common Ground NewsJuly 6, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office has partnered with Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) to bring an accountability program r to Gwinnett. The goal of the program is to help curb incarceration by enhancing the social, financial and civic knowledge of offenders. On June 23, RED founder David Lee Windecher and Gwinnett County […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 28, 2021

Gwinnett County, GA—In a special called meeting today(June 28), the Gwinnett County Board of Elections voted to hire Zach Manifold as the county’s new elections supervisor. “Our decision to confirm Mr. Manifold as the new elections supervisor was a thoughtful one,” said Elections Board Chair Alice O’Lenick. “He brings a wealth of knowledge […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 27, 2021

Rendering provided by Gwinnett County government SNELVILLE, GA—Gwinnett County and the city of Snellville have a new construction project on the books. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on June 22 approved a contract with Reeves Young, LLC, to build a new library in the […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 18, 2021

On Common Ground NewsJune 16, 2021

Board also approves $400,000 to assist uninsured with healthcare costs LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved expanding its Police Department’s fleet maintenance by building a new facility. The BOC gave the nod at its June 15 meeting. Construction on the building is slated to begin August 2021 and will take a […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 16, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– When a young Chris Minor played football at Cemetery Field, he did not know he would one day oversee the organization that operates that very park. For the first time in history, Minor — an African American — has been named as the new director of the Gwinnett County Parks and […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 9, 2021

Head to Gwinnett County’s ‘Shelter Pets Rock’ event on June 12 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA-Gwinnett County is hosting an event this weekend to seek forever homes for shelter pets. On Saturday, June 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement will host “Shelter Pets Rock” at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, 884 […]

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Gwinnett County to host Back-to-School Fun Day July 24

Gwinnett County Solicitor General announces 3.16 United Nations of Gwinnett to combat crime and hate

Gwinnett County Entrepreneur Center now accepting member applications

Gwinnett County District Attorney offers second chance for first-time offenders

Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections approves hiring new Elections Supervisor

New state-of-the-art library to be built at planned Grove at Town Center in Snellville

Voices of Faith welcomes you back!

Gwinnett BOC approves new maintenance facility for Police Department

Gwinnett County promotes Chris Minor as first African-American Parks Director

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to host second annual virtual LGBTQ Opportunity Fair

Georgia Gov. Kemp names new appointments to various state boards + authorities

Register for the SBA COVID EIDL Webinar Series

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to host second annual virtual LGBTQ Opportunity Fair