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May 18, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday (May 17) approved a reorganization of the Gwinnett County Juvenile Court system. The decision will establish a new administrative department and move administration of Juvenile Court to the Administrative Office of the Courts, a move celebrated by the juvenile court judges. The new Department of […]

May 16, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–Tax Commissioner Denise R. Mitchell, MPA, today appointed Lisa Matic as Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner. “Ms. Matic has more than 20 years of experience with our office and possesses expertise in both motor vehicle and property tax,” Mitchell said. “She has a reputation for being proactive and extremely knowledgeable about the […]

May 10, 2022

MEDITERRANEAN SEA –Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Anil Persaud, from Loganville, Georgia is assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34. Persaud attaches a fuel tank to an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman […]

May 9, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The family has announced the funeral arrangements for Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter, Esq., and all tax commissioner offices will close on Thursday, May 12, in order for associates to pay their respects. Events will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 11 and May 12. The public is invited. A public […]

May 9, 2022

GWINNETT COUNTY–The community is invited to celebrate the vibrant cultures and customs that thrive in Gwinnett at the Multicultural Festival. The free, family-friendly event will take place Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gwinnett Place Mall, located at 2100 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Guests can look forward to musical […]

May 6, 2022

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA- The Georgia Association of Tax Officials (GATO) mourns the death of Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Tiffany Porter. Porter was elected in 2020 and was the first African American to serve in the position in Gwinnett County. “I will always remember Tiffany as being vibrant, energetic and outgoing,” said GATO President and […]

May 5, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter, Esquire, passed away peacefully today surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. She died after twice battling breast cancer, officials said. Porter, 43, is the devoted mother of four children, Tori, 15, Zoe, 17, Nia, 20, and Brandon, 23. She was known for achieving many firsts […]

April 29, 2022

Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and Gwinnett Health Department officials are advising residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways after a cat tested positive for the rabies virus on April 27. Two adults were attacked by the cat in the East Crogan Street/Buford Drive area in Lawrenceville on […]

April 19, 2022

SNELLVILLE, GA—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) recently visited Brookwood High School to congratulate 17-year-old Niheer Patel as the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the nationwide challenge allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application (app), or game for mobile […]

April 8, 2022

DULUTH< GA–Throughout the past several months, Gwinnett County has led an engagement process to create equitable redevelopment strategies for the Gwinnett Place Mall site. This Saturday, April 9, noon to 4 p.m., the County will host a Block Party providing residents and business owners an opportunity to see how their voices have shaped the […]

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Gwinnett County reorganizes Juvenile Court, creates Department of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services Department

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

Loganville, Georgia native Anil Persaud serves aboard USS Harry Truman

Services announced for Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter, Esq.

Gwinnett Multicultural Festival returns to celebrate county’s global diversity

Georgia tax commissioners remember Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Tiffany Porter

Gwinnett County officials mourn passing of Tax Commissioner’s Tiffany P. Porter

Gwinnett officials warn residents to use caution around animals acting odd after rabid cat captured

Rep. Hank Johnson celebrates Brookwood High student as 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner

Gwinnett County to share public’s ideas on redeveloping Gwinnett Place Mall Family event will offer free activities, food + music

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council