The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives during its January 21 meeting. A recap of what the Board approved follows.
East Park Place Intersection Improvements: To ease congestion during peak morning traffic, the Board approved a $1.18 million contract with Azimuth Contractors LLC of Suwanee to improve the intersection of East Park Place Boulevard at Stone Mountain Highway. The project includes constructing triple left turn lanes on the northbound approach, upgrading traffic signals and replacing sidewalks and curb and gutter. Funded by the SPLOST program, this improvement aims to enhance traffic flow in one of Gwinnett’s busiest areas.
Braselton Highway Pedestrian Enhancements: Vertical Earth Inc. of Cumming was awarded a $1.23 million contract to construct new sidewalks along the west side of Braselton Highway, connecting Meridian Drive to Ironwood Briar Drive. This project, funded by the 2017 SPLOST program, will link residential neighborhoods to nearby commercial areas. Additional upgrades include installing curb and gutter along Braselton Highway and Crabapple Circle, increasing pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Renovation and Expansion of Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center: The Board approved a significant investment to renovate and expand the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center. The 3,520-square-foot addition will enhance animal intake, adoption services, and training spaces. Exterior improvements include new shade structures over outdoor animal areas.
The project will also convert the existing K-9 unit building into specialized high-risk and quarantine isolation kennels. Expanded parking and reconfigured intake and adoption spaces will improve accessibility and streamline operations, reflecting the County’s commitment to prioritizing animal welfare. The $4.4 million contract awarded to Place Services, Inc., of Canton is funded by the 2023 SPLOST.
Georgia Gwinnett enrollment up 5% for spring
New year. New semester. More students. That’s how Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is starting its spring semester. Enrollment increased five percent over the spring 2024 semester to 11,636 students. This is the eighth consecutive semester that the college has seen growth.
Dr. Jann L. Joseph, president of GGC, says: “More residents in Gwinnett County and beyond are attracted to GGC for several reasons. When you offer bachelor’s degrees that are designed to give students the knowledge and practical skills needed for a career, people take notice.”
Joseph added that several GGC initiatives have contributed to the continued growth of the college, including instant decision days, the college’s central location, low tuition rates and small class sizes. “There’s an added value when you offer students on-campus learning opportunities that extend to the surrounding community,” said Joseph.
Joseph added that 76 percent of GGC’s students are from Gwinnett County.
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