CERT Training

The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management offers free Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training to Gwinnett County residents twice a year. These courses educate residents about disaster preparedness and emergencies that may impact their community. Residents are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The training consists of eight sessions, a course review, and disaster simulation. Courses are open to all Gwinnett County residents 18 years and older who pass a background check. For more information, visit the CERT webpage.

Citizens Fire Academy

The Citizens Fire Academy is a 12-week program that gives residents an opportunity to experience the Fire and Emergency Services Department first-hand. Participants receive valuable fire and safety information to learn what to do in emergency situations. All participants can learn CPR, run through firefighter drills, and witness everyday life and work at a Gwinnett County Fire Stations. For more information, call the Education Section at 678.518.4845.

Citizens Police Academy

The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) educates residents about the Police Department and how local and state laws are enforced. CPA consists of a nine-week program with classroom and practical application, including mock criminal trials with the District Attorney's office, Police Department and jail tours, and police training simulations. CPA is open to all Gwinnett County residents 18 years and older who pass the application process, plus driver's and criminal history background checks. Applications are accepted throughout the year for CPA, which starts in the spring. For information about the Citizens Police Academy, call 678.226.7757, email CitizenPoliceAcademy@GwinnettCounty.com, or visit the Citizens Police Academy webpage.

Gwinnett 101

Gwinnett 101 is a 12-week citizens academy offered twice a year that aims to develop and nurture informed and engaged residents, students, and business owners in our great county. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Gwinnett County Government provides high-quality services to the community. Those who take part in this program will interact with leaders in their county government, visit county facilities to get a first-hand glimpse of how the county works, and build a network with others who live, work, and learn in Gwinnett County. Gwinnett 101 is offered in the spring and fall, with weekly sessions that take place Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Interested candidates will complete an application. Class size will be limited to 30 participants for each session. There are no fees to participate in the program. For more information, visit the Gwinnett 101 webpage.

Gwinnett County Elections Poll Officials

On Election Day, approximately 3,000 of our neighbors serve the voters in Gwinnett County by working as poll officials. Join the team! Poll officials ensure the ongoing success of the electoral process. Gwinnett County needs dedicated individuals who are detail-oriented, patient, and enjoy working with people. Poll officials receive training prior to the elections and are paid for their service. For more information, visit the Be a Poll Official webpage.

Master Gardener Program

The Gwinnett Master Gardener Program is a training program with an emphasis on horticulture principles and environmental practices. Master gardeners are highly trained individuals who give unbiased, research-based information on gardening and landscape-related issues. The Gwinnett County Extension Service offers a master gardener training class each year. There is a fee for the class if you are selected to participate. You are required to attend the classes, which begin each January and run weekly through March. For questions on the Master Gardener Program, call 678.377.4010 or visit the Master Gardener Program webpage.

Serve on a Board with Commissioners

Each commissioner has dozens of appointments that they can make to a Gwinnett County board or authority. Gwinnett boards and authorities help advise commissioners and various departments on policies and practices. Some have governing authority over the function of a specific area of government. All provide opportunities for residents to serve in Gwinnett in leadership and in service to their fellow residents. Apply to serve on a Board/Authority/Committee based on the district in which you reside or apply for an at-large role representing the entire county.

Sign up for Email Newsletters

Gwinnett County Government wants to keep you informed about what’s happening in your community! Find out what is going on each week through email newsletters that contain information that is important to homeowners and residents. Sign up to receive newsletters. Sign up for email newsletters.

Social Media

Follow Gwinnett County Government and various departments on social media to stay up to date with the latest news and information from your local government.

www.GwinnettCounty.com

The County’s website, www.GwinnettCounty.com, is the primary source of information related to Gwinnett County Government. The website features specialty pages tailored to residents, visitors, and businesses as well as a direct link to the County’s online services. In addition, residents can pay their water bill online, search for job opportunities with the County, and view board and commission meetings on-demand.

Volunteer Gwinnett

Volunteer Gwinnett is a countywide program designed to involve residents in volunteer activities associated with County government. Gwinnett County depends on its volunteers to help provide residents with the best services and programs possible. Our volunteers directly contribute to the excellent quality of life residents enjoy in our community. You can volunteer a few hours a day or a week, participate in a one-time event, and/or serve on a long-term basis. For more information about volunteer opportunities with Gwinnett County, visit the Volunteer Gwinnett website.

Your Money

The Your Money webpage is a feature that provides detailed information about Gwinnett County Government’s financial operations and how your tax dollars are spent. You can learn about the County’s budget process, get property assessment information, and view archived financial reports.

Where Your Property Taxes Go

The Your Money webpage on www.gwinnettcounty.com also includes an interactive feature called Where Your Property Taxes Go. Enter your address or the fair market value of a home to get a complete breakdown of how much per day—or per year—goes to various local government services.

News and Events

Visit the County’s News and Events webpage on www.gwinnettcounty.com to access the monthly Gwinnett County Connection newsletter, archives of our email newsletters, the leisure brochure for parks and recreation (Gwinnett LIFE), health and human services information (One Stop), and the latest updates on auto tags and property taxes (Tag & Tax News).

TV Gwinnett

TV Gwinnett, Gwinnett County's government access cable television channel, brings you important public meetings, speeches, and presentations along with programs on County news, services, and facilities. TV Gwinnett is available online, on demand, and on the government access cable channels of Charter (channel 182), Comcast (channels 23 or 25), and AT&T U-verse (channel 99).