News Releases - Gwinnett County
News Releases
www.gwinnettcounty.comHere are the latest Gwinnett County updates I can share based on recent public releases and local outlets.
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County news release highlights:
- Gwinnett’s Office of Emergency Management earned national accreditation again, strengthening disaster readiness and coordination [Gwinnett County news releases, 2026]. This is a key indicator of county-wide preparedness efforts. [Gwinnett County news releases, 2026]
- Georgia state drought status: Gwinnett entered Level 1 Drought Response following a statewide declaration, prompting restrictions and conservation messaging from county officials. [Gwinnett County news/releases, 2026]
- Economic development: Gwinnett announced a major biomedical manufacturing facility by UCB at Rowen, marking a historic private investment for the county. [Gwinnett County news releases, 2026]
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Local coverage and community updates:
- The county hosted a District 2 town hall to discuss public safety, development, transportation, and other initiatives, with a Q&A session from department leaders. [Gwinnett County news releases, 2026]
- Strategic planning insights: County leadership wrapped a 2026 planning session to set priorities for growth management and service delivery. [Gwinnett County news releases, 2026]
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Quick-check from local outlets:
- Local TV and Patch reports in early May 2026 cover ongoing public safety incidents (including a fatal shooting investigated in Duluth and a hard lockdown at a high school following a threat deemed a hoax). For the latest incident details and safety advisories, check Fox 5 Atlanta and Patch Gwinnett pages. [Fox 5 Atlanta, 2026][Patch Gwinnett, 2026]
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