The following are arrests made by Gwinnett County Police, between May 11 - 18 . In addition, these reports are not an indication of proven guilt. More...
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. A search of the Gwinnett County Courts website shows that Mike Berlon, chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, has been the defendant in several civil cases since at least 2002. More...
Expect some traffic snarls around the Pleasant Hill Road overpass at Interstate 85 as workers complete work of the diverging diamond interchange in early June. More...
Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to make a splash this summer than enjoying the pool or visiting Lake Lanier! Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation pools will open for the summer on Saturday, May 25. Let’s keep Gwinnett healthy and safe this summer; check out these videos from Fire and Emergency Services, and follow these easy tips to make sure you’re swimming safely all summer long:
Lock gates and doors to limit pool access, and use a pool cover when not in use.
Always supervise children around water, and if a child goes missing, check the water first.
Teach children to swim, and remind them of the dangers of unsupervised swimming.
Make sure adults and experienced swimmers still swim with a buddy and in public areas.
Wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket if you’re going to be around water or on a boat.
Be careful around lakes and rivers, even if you don’t plan on going for a swim.
Keep emergency telephone numbers and rescue equipment within reach.
Learn CPR and how to use the rescue equipment at your pool.
Cover pool drains and vents to prevent entanglement of hair or body.
Mark water depths clearly, and use a float line to separate the deep and shallow ends.
Always follow all pool rules and instructions from lifeguards.
Don’t mix alcohol and water – it can impair your judgment, balance, and swimming skills.
Check in advance for inclement weather, and take shelter accordingly.
More...
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) in partnership with Health and Human Services is celebrating Older Americans Month in May to honor and recognize older Americans for their contributions to our families, communities, and society.
This year's theme, Unleash the Power of Age, highlights the significant contributions made by thousands of older Americans across our nation. GCPR will kick off the month with the Senior Art Showcase on May 1, featuring local senior artists showcasing their exclusive works of art in the atrium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. The exhibit includes artwork from patrons at Gwinnett’s Health and Human Services Centers and GCPR Community and Senior Recreation Centers. To see a list of the other events during the month of May, click here.
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation is proud to support Older Americans Month and the opportunity to show appreciation and commitment for our senior residents. For more information, call 770.822.8840 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com. More...
All Gwinnett
County government offices, with the exception of those operations required for
the comfort and safety of the citizens of the County, will be closed Monday, May
27 for the Memorial Day holiday. County offices will resume normal business
hours on Tuesday, May 28. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the
Gwinnett County Detention Center during the holiday.
Memorial Day is not a trash and recycling holiday for
solid waste providers in unincorporated Gwinnett County, so trash and recycling
collections are scheduled as normal. The Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Recycling Call Center will be closed that
day, but hauler call centers will be open. Residents can search for their solid waste hauler to find their hauler’s
contact information.
Residents who live in a city should contact their city to
find out if trash and recycling will be delayed due to the holiday. More...
TheGwinnett
County Department ofTransportation will close the I-85 at Pleasant Hill Road bridge for the Diverging Diamond
Interchange (DDI) crossover.The project involves shifting traffic to the
opposite side of the bridge, which will make left turns onto the interstate
easier and improve the flow of traffic across the bridge.
The
closure will begin at 9:00pmon
Friday, June 7, weather and conditions permitting. The bridge will open to
traffic by 5:00amon Monday, June
10 with the new DDIconfiguration.
The
bridge will be closed to all through-traffic during the weekend, although
construction will not impact right turn access to or from I-85.Drivers
and pedestrians should take the planned detour: Pleasant Hill Road to Satellite
Boulevard to Steve Reynolds Boulevard to Shackleford Road to Pleasant Hill Road
and the reverse.
Pedestrian
traffic should continue to use the detour route for at least one month
following crossover during the construction ofpedestrian walkways.
“We
ask that drivers in this area be especiallycautious and alert during
construction," said Transportation Director Kim Conroy. "We
understand thisisan inconvenience, so Gwinnett DOT staff will
closely monitor traffic flow and signals during the crossover weekend to help
keep traffic moving.”
After
crossover, construction will continue on the center median and pedestrian facilities,
while crews will finalize the signals, interchange lighting and pavement
markings. The project is expected to be substantially complete in September,
with landscapingto begin in the fall. Once the project is complete, the
bridge at Pleasant Hill Road and I-85 will be Gwinnett County’s first DDI and
the second in Georgia.
Gwinnett
Place CID Director Joe Allen said,“The Gwinnett Place business community
is thrilled about this investment in ourarea.The end result of
closing the Pleasant Hill Road bridge for a weekend will be improved mobility
in this area.”
To
view a map of the detour route or for more information on how to drive the
diamond including a video rendering of the completed project, visit www.gwinnettDDI.com. More...
The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services will observe a total burn ban on all outdoor burning from May 1 – September 30, 2013, in Gwinnett County. All types of outdoor or open burning are prohibited during this time period, including the burning of trees, limbs, or any other yard waste, and the use of air curtain destructors for land clearing. For unincorporated residents, please contact your hauler to ask about adding yard waste service.
For additional information concerning the burn ban, please contact the Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services Community Risk Reduction Division at 678.518.4980 or visit www.gwinnettfiremarshal.com.
The Burn Ban is issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and includes 54 counties within the state of Georgia. During the summer months, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels. The EPD has identified outdoor/open burning as a significant contributor of the pollutants that form ozone. Consequently, open burning in metro Atlanta and larger counties is restricted during the warm weather season. More...
FOCUS ON is a monthly feature that tells how your
county government employees focus on providing high-quality services to you
each and every day.
Our Grants Business Unit:
Collaborating to meet the needs of the community Collaboration is essential to many of the functions in Gwinnett County
Government, so it’s no surprise that the Department of Financial Services’
Grants Business Section collaborates with a variety of different departments
and local agencies to seek funding opportunities to support programs that meet
our community’s critical needs.
Read more about the Grants Business Unit’s efforts to
provide grant funding for Gwinnett County’s departments and local nonprofit
agencies.
Our Neighborhood Stabilization Program:
Fighting Foreclosures One Home at a TimeWhen disabled Navy
veteran Darrell Lowery bought his new home in Lawrenceville in February, it was
Gwinnett’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) that made the mortgage
possible. The program helps neighborhoods where housing values and conditions
are deteriorating due to foreclosures. Created by the federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development, NSP provides affordable housing to Lowery and
many others by buying vacant, foreclosed homes in targeted areas, making
repairs, and selling the houses to eligible new homebuyers. Read more
about the Neighborhood Stabilization Program’s work to combat the foreclosure
crisis.
Past Articles:
Our Performance Analysis Division:
Driving change in the right direction
Our Crime Prevention Unit: Working
with apartment communities to reduce crime
More...
(Peachtree
Corners, Ga., May 20, 2013) – Reel in some fun! To celebrate National Fishing
and Boating Week, several groups are coming together to host a free fishing
event for the whole family to enjoy! There will be hot dogs and drinks, prizes,
and fishing for all skill levels. A fishing rod and bait will be provided,
while supplies last. Demonstrators will be available to assist in baiting hooks
and removing fish. Buford Trout Hatchery will stock over 2,000 Rainbow Trout on
the morning of the event. Children are also invited to join Commissioner
Lynette Howard at the Jones Bridge Park Playground for a play date and craft.
This
event is in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, Kiwanis of
Johns Creek, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Nothing But Fish, Rainbow
Ranch, Johnsonville, Academy Sports & Outdoors, and Bass Pro Shops. Kid’s
Fishing Day will be held at Jones Bridge Park on June 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All ages are invited to attend, while children ages 16 and under are invited to
fish. Children must be accompanied by an adult; life jackets are recommended.
Admission is free. No fishing license is necessary for the event. For
more information or registration on this or other events, call 678.277.0920 or
visit www.gwinnettparks.com.
Jones Bridge Park is located at 4901 East Jones Bridge Road, Peachtree Corners
30092. More...
(Lawrenceville,
Ga., May 21, 2013) – An expansion of Gwinnett’s Fire Academy will begin this
summer with a new driving course where firefighters will learn to maneuver fire
engines, ladder trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Commissioners
approved a $1.3 million construction contract with low responsive bidder
Southeastern Site Development Inc. on Tuesday.
In
addition to the heavy duty driving pad, the project includes a concrete block
equipment storage building with an observation deck for instructors on the
roof. The voter-approved SPLOST sales tax program is funding the construction,
which should be complete next spring.
The
Fire Academy complex is located at 3608 Braselton Highway in Dacula. More...
(Lawrenceville,
Ga., May 21, 2013) – The Ivy Creek Greenway trail near the Mall of Georgia will
soon stretch 4.4 miles after commissioners approved the construction contract
for a $2.2 million extension project on Tuesday. The addition of slightly less
than three-quarters of a mile of 12-foot wide asphalt trail will feature three
wood boardwalks, a 270-foot cable bridge, an overlook platform and restrooms.
According
to Community Services Director Phil Hoskins, school groups visiting the
Environmental and Heritage Center will use the recreation trail because it
connects to a recently completed nature trail through the nearby F. Wayne Hill
Water Resources Center site.
Long
range plans call for the greenway to connect to an existing section at George
Pierce Park, creating seven miles of biking and walking opportunities. District
1 Commissioner Jace Brooks said, “Greenways are an important extension of our
park system and provide a chance for individuals and families to focus on
fitness in a natural setting.”
Funding
comes from a $1 million state and federal transportation grant and the 2005 and
2009 SPLOST sales tax programs. Astra Group Inc. was the low bidder for the
construction, which should be finished by the end of this year. More...
(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 21, 2013) – County Administrator Glenn
Stephens has named Casey Snyder as Gwinnett’s new fire chief effective May 25.
Snyder, a 24-year veteran of the County’s Fire and Emergency Services
Department, replaces Bill Myers, who retires on May 24 after serving 30 years with
the County. Commissioners ratified Snyder’s contract today.
Stephens said, “Casey Snyder is the ideal choice to lead Fire and
Emergency Services. Like his predecessor, Bill Myers, whom we will miss
greatly, Casey started as a firefighter with the department and took on
increasing responsibility with each step in his career. I am impressed with
Casey’s devotion to the organization as reflected in his balanced,
achievement-oriented management style of open communication and shared
leadership. Casey is a person of strong character who has dedicated himself to
public service and will be a valuable addition to our senior management team.”
Snyder, who will oversee the department of 800 employees, began his
career in emergency services in 1984. In 1989, he started with the Gwinnett
County Department of Fire and Emergency Services as a firefighter and rose
through the ranks to his most recent role as assistant chief of operations.
Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said, “Bill Myers has been one of
Gwinnett County’s greatest assets, and we will miss him. At the same time, I am
thankful for a succession plan that provides qualified candidates like Casey
Snyder for senior leadership positions.”
Snyder, who holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee, also earned
an associate of fire science from Perimeter College and a BS in Management from
Shorter University. In addition, he is a graduate of the National Fire Academy
Executive Fire Officer Program. Casey lives in Gwinnett County with his wife,
Beverly, and daughter, Ryley. More...
(Gwinnett, Ga., May 17, 2013) – Two generations in the same household receive services from Gwinnett County Senior Services (GCSS). Janet DiNola-Parmerter is extremely grateful to GCSS for providing her some kind of relief in taking care of her mother and her aunt who are both in their eighties.GCSS Health Services Coordinator, Arlene Williams describes DiNola-Parmerter, “Being a caregiver is physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging. Janet is a dynamic person with a sense of humor who confronts these daily challenges head on. We are pleased that we can provide respite services to Janet, so that she is able to renew her inner strength and continue to care for her loved ones.”DiNola-Parmerter exudes patience and humor in being a caregiver, but says she could not do it without her husband. She says it takes a lot of praying and humor to keep her going. “There are not many spouses who would be so supportive in taking care of others who are not related to them. We always look for the humor in difficult situations. His patience is unbelievable.”She herself is a senior. GCSS home-delivered meals service has enabled her to maintain some privacy in her life, as DiNola-Parmerter is able to take the meals downstairs and prepare them for her mother and aunt. “It is just incredible. The housekeeping is very helpful for me, not having to deal with cleaning two living areas. The services GCSS has to offer, it helps me to keep my sanity.”Gwinnett County Senior Services has continued to offer services to the older population for more than 40 years. GCSS operates three senior centers and provide in-home services such as respite care, light housekeeping, limited transportation, and home-delivered meals to those 60 years or older. For more information or assistance, please call 678.377.4150 or visit www.gwinnettseniorservices.com. More...
(Lawrenceville,
Ga.,May14,2013) –TheGwinnett County Department
ofTransportation will close the I-85 at Pleasant Hill Road bridge for the
Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) crossover.The project involves
shifting traffic to the opposite side of the bridge, which will make left turns
onto the interstate easier and improve the flow of traffic across the
bridge.The closure will begin at 9p.m.on Friday, June 7,
weather and conditions permitting. The bridge will open to traffic by
5a.m.on Monday, June 10 with the new DDIconfiguration.
The
bridge will be closed to all through-traffic during the weekend, although
construction will not impact right turn access to or from I-85.Drivers
and pedestrians should take the planned detour: Pleasant Hill Road to Satellite
Boulevard to Steve Reynolds Boulevard to Shackleford Road to Pleasant Hill Road
and the reverse.
Pedestrian
traffic should continue to use the detour route for at least one month
following crossover during the construction ofpedestrian walkways.
“We
ask that drivers in this area be especiallycautious and alert during
construction," said Transportation Director Kim Conroy. "We
understand thisisan inconvenience, so Gwinnett DOT staff will
closely monitor traffic flow and signals during the crossover weekend to help
keep traffic moving.”
After
crossover, construction will continue on the center median and pedestrian
facilities, while crews will finalize the signals, interchange lighting and
pavement markings. The project is expected to be substantially complete in
September, with landscapingto begin in the fall. Once the project is
complete, the bridge at Pleasant Hill Road and I-85 will be Gwinnett County’s
first DDI and the second in Georgia.
Gwinnett
Place CID Director Joe Allen said,“The Gwinnett Place business community
is thrilled about this investment in ourarea.The end result of
closing the Pleasant Hill Road bridge for a weekend will be improved mobility
in this area.”
For information on how to drive the diamond
including a video rendering of the completed project, visit www.gwinnettDDI.com. More...
