Gwinnett Commissioners this week adopted the 2024 millage rate at 6.95 mills for the general fund, which is no change from the 2023 rate.
The 2024 total property tax millage rate for property owners for all services in unincorporated Gwinnett County will be 14.71. The millage rates for special service districts and countywide levies for recreation and economic development also remain unchanged from last year. Millage rates for service districts in Gwinnett are based on property location and county services provided, such as police, fire and emergency services and code enforcement.
Details on the 2024 millage rates and additional information about how property taxes are calculated are available online at GwinnettCounty.com.
Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson says: “Holding the rate steady means we’re able to continue delivering the superior government services residents rely on without homeowners who benefit from the value offset exemption paying more this year.”
Property taxes are based on millage rates set by county government, the school and the cities. One mill equals a dollar tax per thousand dollars of assessed property value. Most homeowners in Gwinnett benefit from the value offset exemption, which means this week’s action paves the way for the Tax Commissioner’s Office to mail property tax bills in August. Payments are due in October.
Nonprofit capacity grants have deadline of Aug. 30
Gwinnett County will begin accepting applications for its Non-profit Capacity Building Grant on Thursday, August 1. The grant program provides financial assistance to nonprofits negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has allocated $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to help nonprofits increase their effectiveness and enhance their impact on the community.
In alignment with the County’s Human Services Strategic Plan, funding will be awarded to organizations providing services in food security, housing, health and wellness, youth, literacy and learning and cross-cutting barriers to access like transportation or culturally and linguistically responsive services.
Nonprofits can apply for assistance for capital support or operational support. Capital support focuses on projects that improve capacity by fulfilling a capital need such as equipment, software solutions and vehicles. Operational support focuses on providing technical assistance and learning modules to grow the organization’s capacity.
- Applications may be submitted until August 30 and can be accessed in the grant application portal. For more information on the grant, visit GwinnettCounty.com.
Kroger seeks artist for Gwinnett store’s wall panels
The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning, in partnership with the Kroger Company, will commission a professional artist to create indoor artwork for a new Kroger grocery store located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Deadline for submission is July 29.
One artist will be awarded a commission of $10,000. This amount includes all artist fees and the cost of the design, including fabrication and installation on said panels, and will include transportation and insurance costs to deliver said artwork to the new Kroger grocery store.
This opportunity is open to professional artists in the Metro Atlanta area with the ability to produce exemplary large-scale art. Interested artists must submit the following documents and supporting materials.
- A current resume.
- Five images documenting previously completed works that demonstrate the ability to design, create and install large-scale art. Each image must be no larger than 10 MB.
- An annotated information sheet with the title, date, and brief description of each image.
The artwork will be prominently displayed on a wall inside the store as part of the Kroger Company’s commitment to involving artists in beautifying new stores in Georgia and throughout the nation. The artwork will be expected to celebrate the spirit of the community and the unique identity of the neighborhood and its surroundings.
Governor names transition team for Mulberry
On July 12, 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed a team of interim representatives to serve on behalf of the City of Mulberry and aid residents as the new city plan begins to take shape. These five transition team members will serve until Mulberry City Council elections are held in November and will assist the city with the negotiation of intergovernmental agreements and preparation for providing municipal services. Under state law, members of the transition team are ineligible to hold elected city office in the new municipality.
Members of the Mulberry transition team include House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, Senator Clint Dixon, state Rep. Derrick McCollum, Jerry Hanes, and Chuck Warbington.
Efstration is a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County and sponsored the legislation to create the City of Mulberry in the House of Representatives. A former felony prosecutor, Efstration lives in Mulberry with his wife, Ashley, where they hope to preserve northeastern Gwinnett’s rural roots for their two young boys.
Dixon sponsored the legislation to create the City of Mulberry in the Senate and has been a vocal voice for local control in northeastern Gwinnett. He currently represents the area in the State Senate and lives in Buford with his wife, Hayden, and their three children.
McCollum was a co-sponsor of the legislation to create the City of Mulberry and represents the northeastern portion of the area in the House of Representatives. A firefighter and retired Marine, McCollum resides in South Hall with his wife, Gina.
Hanes currently serves as president of the Hamilton Mill Board of Directors in the Mulberry area. A resident of Hamilton Mill for more than 20 years, Hanes was a vocal supporter of the referendum to approve the City of Mulberry’s charter, which voters passed by a 14 percent margin.
Warbington is city manager Lawrenceville. He lives in the Mulberry area with his wife, Stacey, and children.
In a joint statement, the Mulberry Transition Team voiced their desire to get Mulberry up and running as soon as possible.
“Voters in our community have spoken loud and clear – they want local control over planning and zoning. As we approach the November council elections, we will be working tirelessly to ensure our new council members have a smooth transition to cityhood and that Mulberry is prepared for success on Day One,” their statement read.
- More information about the Mulberry Transition Team will be made available soon. In the meantime, people with questions should direct them for the team to transition@cityofmulberryga.com.
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