Ribbon cutting for passport acceptance office.
Gwinnett County Clerk of Court Tiana Garner is opening a new passport acceptance office at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). Passport services are now available at the office of the Clerk of Court. Residents can now apply for a passport by visiting the office from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no appointment necessary. Passport photo services are also available for a fee.
For a list of all fees, acceptable forms of payment and necessary documents, visit the passport section of the Clerk of Court’s website at GwinnettCourts.com as well as the U.S. Department of State site at Travel.State.gov. The Office of the Clerk of Court is located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville.
Deadline is April 1 to apply for homestead exemption
Tax Commissioner Tiffany P. Porter reminds Gwinnett County homeowners that the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is April 1. “Homeowners need to apply in order for us to help them,” Porter says. “Once the application is filed, we will work with citizens to determine their eligibility.”
To be eligible for the reduction in ad valorem taxes this year, the home must be owned and occupied as the primary residence as of January 1; other eligibility criteria apply, including providing supporting documentation.
Applications may be completed online at GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/apply or visit any Gwinnett Tax Commissioner office to pick up or drop off a paper application. For in-person assistance regarding homesteads, make an appointment to visit the main property tax office at 75 Langley Dr., Lawrenceville. Appointments can be made in advance at GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/appointments.
Homeowners with approved exemptions do not need to reapply unless their status has changed.
Gwinnett Tech ranked among tops in veteran services
Gwinnett Technical College has once again been recognized as one of the best in the nation for veterans services by Military Friendly magazine. It ranks Gwinnett Tech as ranked fourth among large community colleges in the nation for its commitment to education and providing opportunities to America’s veterans, service members, and their families.
Dr. Glen Cannon, president of Gwinnett Technical college, says: “Gwinnett Tech is honored to be named one of the top colleges in the nation for veterans. Our Office of Veterans Affairs continually strives to serve prospective and current students as they transition from military life to civilian life.”
Gwinnett Tech Veteran Services include:
- Veterans Educational Benefits Support
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Veterans Scholarships
- Dedicated Computer Lab
- Student Veterans Organization
- Career Counseling
- Laptop Lending Program
- Text for Troops
- Priority Registration
- Application Fee Wavier
For more information about Gwinnett Technical College’s commitment to military students, visit the Office of Veterans Affairs or call 678-226-6343.
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