Local Government

The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County has approved the purchase of the former Sears property at Gwinnett Place Mall for $11.5 million.

Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Lisamarie N. Bristol will donate items collected from the recent “Dog Days of Summer” drive to Ahimsa House, an organization that supports victims of domestic violence and…

Of the 3 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located across South Gwinnett News publication area two were approved in 2024, as per…

Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden will hold a community conversation event, “Carden Connects,” at The Alchemist on the Divide in Duluth.

State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) is organizing a community event focused on heart health and school readiness in Grayson, Georgia.

State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) has joined with the Georgia Department of Education’s Pupil Transportation Division to update and promote “Operation Stop Arm,” an initiative aimed at increasing awareness about…

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has decided to keep the general fund millage rate at 6.95 mills for 2025, matching last year’s rate.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across South Gwinnett News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship…

Nehemiah Hamilton, a Gwinnett Youth Commissioner and recent graduate of the State Court’s SMILE program, launched The Little Things, a project aimed at collecting toiletries, school supplies, and other essentials…

Gwinnett County is advancing several transportation projects aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion on major roads.

U.S. Representative Lucy McBath addressed recent state and national policy decisions on social media posts dated August 11 and August 13, highlighting concerns over funding for low-income families in Georgia…

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved several measures during its August 5 meeting aimed at supporting local children, seniors, and first responders.

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located across South Gwinnett News publication area was approved in 2024, as per…

Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and the Georgia Democratic Congressional Delegation have sent a letter to Governor Brian Kemp urging him to accept federal funding for the USDA’s Summer EBT program,…

A group of Gwinnett County residents will play a role in shaping the county’s 2026 budget.

State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) has released a statement addressing the enrollment process for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) on the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.

District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku has been elected as Member-at-Large for the National Association of Counties’ LGBTQIA+ Leadership Committee.

Of the 8 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across South Gwinnett News publication area seven were approved in 2024, as per data provided…

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is considering keeping the general fund millage rate at 6.950 mills for 2025, matching last year’s rate.

Gwinnett County District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden will hold a Millage Rate Town Hall at Shorty Howell Park on July 31, 2025.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to partner with the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau (GCVB) for the renovation and expansion of the Gas South Arena.

Gwinnett County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Snellville, Georgia.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has adopted six small area plans as amendments to the County’s 2045 Unified Plan.

Gwinnett County District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp and Auburn Mayor Rick Roquemore will hold a joint town hall meeting on July 29, 2025.