The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved several initiatives aimed at improving public safety, youth support, and transportation infrastructure. These decisions were made during the board’s meeting on May 6.
One of the key approvals includes a $9.6 million Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation. This grant will be used to replace and upgrade at least 22 aging traffic signals across Gwinnett County, with no local match required. The selected intersections will be updated to meet modern safety standards.
In efforts to combat gang-related activities, the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office secured a $27,280 grant from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. This funding will allow continued use of the Formulytics gang intelligence platform, which aids law enforcement agencies in sharing data and coordinating investigations.
The county has also renewed its contract with RedSpeed Georgia, LLC through May 2026 for school zone speed enforcement. This violator-funded program is expected to generate $2.7 million and includes camera equipment along with monitoring services. It integrates with license plate readers and has been effective in reducing speeding in school zones.
Gwinnett’s Office of Emergency Management received a $50,000 GEMA grant matched by staff salaries to bolster emergency preparedness. The funds will be used for purchasing radio equipment, solar-powered battery packs, and supplies necessary for outdoor operations and shelter support.
Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department will manage the Summer Meals program from May 27 through August 1 at 20 sites around Gwinnett County. The program provides breakfast and lunch daily to children under 18 years old as well as adults over 19 with disabilities. Since its inception in 2019, it has served 1.2 million meals and will now be funded entirely by the recreation fund at a cost of $450,000.
