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January 12
GwMA members and Snellville city leaders celebrated the opening of the new Snellville Library and recognized Snellville’s 200 Birthday on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.

GwMA Holiday Meeting - December 6, 2023

January 12
Final session of 2023 - GwMA's Holliday Meeting at the Little Gardens

GwMA Meeting 08.02.2023 Gas South Convention Center

August 8
GwMA returns to the Gas South District... 

GwMA Meeting 02.01.2023 GMA Headquarters Gwinnett Delegation Meeting

February 1
GwMA members invited all Gwinnett Delegation Members to join them for an early 2023 General Assembly kickoff at the new headquarters facility for the Georgia Municipal Association.  For this session GMA hosted a luncheon format and ordered nice February weather so that members could walk from the Capitol.

GwMA Meeting 09.07.2022 ATL Status Meeting at the Lawrenceville Art Center

September 7
GwMA members and guests were invited to a meeting/briefing of the status of the Atlanta Transit Link Authority (ATL).  The meeting was hosted by the City of Lawrenceville at the Lawrenceville Arts Center.  The ATL is the organization dealing with multiple transit entities for Metro Atlanta.

GwMA Meeting 08.03.2022 The Water Tower with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

August 3
GwMA and Gwinnett County’s Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting featuring presentations by Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson and special guest Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickenson.  The event was held at the recently opened Water Tower facility in Buford, Georgia.

GwMA Meeting on 06.02.2022. Berkeley Lake barbeque and the Atlanta Regional Commission

June 2
GwMA members and guests were able to join our Berkeley Lake hosts after several years of planning.  The usual first Wednesday session was moved to Thursday in order to take advantage of meeting at the Berkely Lake Chapel’s new pavilion.  A special barbeque dinner was prepared by Berkeley Lake officials and attendees were able to enjoy great weather and free boat rides provided by local residents.  Berkeley Lake has rebounded from years of dam reconstruction and more beautiful than ever.

GwMA "Annual Meeting" hosted by the City of Lawrenceville

December 6
GwMA's "Annual Meeting" held at the newly completed Lawrenceville Arts Center

Evermore CID Hosts GwMA

August 9
The Evermore Community District hosts the Gwinnett Municipal Association on August 4, 2021 at the Vecoma On The River Event Facility.

GwMA Meeting 08.04.2021 Evermore CID

August 4
Evermore CID hosted the GwMA members and guests at the Vecoma on the Yellow River event facility on August 4, 2021.  The primary topics for the event were showcasing the Evermore CID and sharing information about the origin and work of all the Gwinnett CIDs and their importance to Gwinnett County.

GwMA's June 2021 Meeting Hosted By the City of Norcross

June 7
The City of Norcross provided GwMA with the opportunity to meet and hear about the latest news in recycling and local sustainability efforts.  Laura Hernandez joined us as the guest speaker. 

GwMA Meets to Recognize Gwinnett BOC Chair Charlotte Nash in October 2020

October 8
At the Gwinnett Municipal Association meeting on October 7, 2020 members were able to tour the Gwinnett Fire/EMS Training Facility and program information presented by Gwinnett Fire Chief Russell Knick.  Special recognition was given to commemorate Gwinnett BOC Chair Charlotte Nash’s terms working with GwMA Cities and elected officials. 

Sugar Hill hosts GwMA in their new Eagle Theater and E Center

August 13
GwMA members were treated to the newest and best offerings from the City of Sugar Hill.  Additionally, the association hosted the Gwinnett House and Senate Delegation members for a forum to hear their views and outlook for the upcoming 2020 legislative session.

The Gwinnett County Police Training Facility Showcased in June

June 7
GwMA Recognizes the Gwinnett County and Gwinnett Cities Police Departments for their June 2019 Meeting

GwMA's February 2019 Meeting Looks At Placemaking

February 11
GwMA members gathered at Suwanee's City Hall to kick off their 2019 meeting schedule.  Suwanee's meeting focused on city downtowns and how to create "Placemaking" centers to enjoy walking and gathering.   

GwMA Celebrates Bicentennial Torch Run and Elects 2019 Board Members

December 31
GwMA's annual meeting for 2018 was highlighted by recognizing the Gwinnett County Bicentennial Torch Run.  Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson was recognized for her organization and direction of the year long torch run that traveled through GwMA's 16 Cities.  

GwMA Goes "Back to School" at Grayson Tech for their October Meeting

November 1
Gwinnett Municipal Association members visited Grayson Technical School to tour the facility and were treated to a delicious dinner prepared and served by the culinary department students.  Tours were provided by school "ambassadors" and the meeting program was presented by Grayson Tech's Assistant Principal Jerilyn Hyndman Ed.S..

Peachtree Corners Welcomes GwMA on August 1, 2018

August 30
Peachtree Corners officials invited Georgia Municipal Association members and guests to their new City Hall facility for the August 2018 meeting.  Attendees were able to hear about the progress Peachtree Corners has made over the past six years.  FOllowing Mayor Masons presentation, GwMA officials receive a briefing about formation of the Atlanta Region Transit AUthority (ATL)

Georgia Gwinnett College Hosts GwMA's June, 2018 Meeting

June 13
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) hosted GwMA members on campus for the June 12, 2018 general meeting.  The meeting and dinner were held in the Daniel Kaufman Library facility.  The meeting was dedicated to the memory of GGC's Merri Brantley 

GwMA's April Meeting Held At Lawrenceville's Public Works Facility

April 11
GwMA Members met at the recently dedicated Lawrenceville Public Works facility.  Presentations included “What’s new in Lawrenceville” provided by Economic Development Director Lisa Sherman and Fire/Emergency Services information and plans presented by Assistant Chief Merck.  Attendees were offered tours of the new facility as part of the evening’s agenda.
 

Gwinnett Municipal Officials Hear from Secretary of State Brian Kemp

February 21
On February 13, 2018 the Gwinnett Municipal Association met at the Norcross Community Center for the first general meeting of 2018.  Secretary of State Brian Kemp was the guest speaker.

GwMA December Meeting held at Lawrenceville’s 550 Trackside

December 19
GwMA's Final 2017 Meeting Was Held in Lawrenceville at the 550 Trackside Facility.

GwMA's October Meeting Held in Lawrenceville's City Council Chamber

October 27
The October 2017 meeting of the Gwinnett Municipal Association was held in the recently-constructed Lawrenceville City Council Chamber.  The City of Lawrenceville hosted the meeting, along with local restaurant McCrays On The Square, for members to tour the City Hall improvements and to hear from Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle.

Gwinnett Technical College Hosts GwMA for its August 2017 Meeting

August 10
For the Gwinnett Municipal Association August General Session members and guests were invited to the campus of Gwinnett Technical College for a presentation by President Glen Cannon.

GwMA Focus on Cities and Counties For June Meeting in Buford's New Arena

July 1
Gwinnett Municipal Association members and guests gathered at the new Buford Arena on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 to hear from Georgia Municipal Association Executive Director Lamar Norton and Association County Commissioners of Georgia Legislative Director Clint Mueller.  Mr. Norton and Mr. Mueller both represent organizations that monitor and support state and federal legislative and policy initiatives on behalf of Georgia’s local governments.

GwMA's February General Session Held in the New Lilburn City Hall

March 10
Lilburn’s spacious new City Hall was the site of the Gwinnett Municipal Association’s February, 2017 general session meeting. The event drew over 75 members and invited guests from the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Evermore Community Improvement District, Lilburn Community Improvement District and Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District. 

GwMA Officials October Meeting at the Discovery Center in Lawrenceville

October 15
GwMA officials and members met at the Discovery Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia for their October, 2016 meeting. The Discovery Center is a joint initiative of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Junior Achievement of Greater Atlanta.

Gwinnett Cities Launch Food Drive supporting the Gwinnett Great Days of Service

September 20
In spite of the prosperity that is found throughout Gwinnett County, families are still struggling to put food on the table. Fortunately, our local food co-ops throughout the county offer assistance. The member cities of the Gwinnett Municipal Association (GwMA) have a long history of helping their local co-ops, and the latest program is a cooperative effort with the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services, through its “Great Days of Service” (GDOS) initiative.

Gwinnett Cities Gather to Sign SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement

September 19
On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 officials from Gwinnett’s 16 cities and Gwinnett County met to finalize signatures for the intergovernmental agreement covering the proposed 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The SPLOST renewal will be voted on in the upcoming November 8, 2016 referendum.

GwMA Officials Receive Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Briefing

February 12
Connie Wiggins, Executive Director for Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, spoke to those attending the February meeting of the Gwinnett Municipal Association in Sugar Hill. She noted that vibrant communities are commercially and economically sound, socially connected, and environmentally responsible. This requires that we recognize that we are caretakers who preserve the environment for future generations; as individuals we take on this responsibility rather than waiting for “somebody else.”

Lilburn Hosts Gwinnett Library-Themed Program For GwMA

June 17
THe February GwMA meeting was held on February 2, 2022 at the Lilburn City Hall/Library.  The facility provided a perfect site to hear the latest infomation and the Gwinnett Library System presented by Executive Director Charles Pace. 

Back to Berkely Lake for the June GwMA Meeting!

June 17
GwMA members and guests returned to Berkely Lake after and absence several years - Attendees were treated to beautiful views of the lake under the new meeting pavilion and a barbecue meal prepared by Berkeley Lake Council Officials.

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