The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows three more registered sex offenders living in Gwinnett County in December 2023, compared to the previous month.
Georgia's Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones (R), recently responded to a "swatting" incident that targeted his home and office. In a statement, he expressed his determination to resist intimidation, collaborate with law enforcement in pursuing the individuals responsible, and reaffirmed his stance against such tactics.
State Representative Scott Hilton, in partnership with Fulton County Schools, has eliminated student lunch debt for three House District 48 elementary schools ahead of the holiday season. The initiative by Hilton is driven by a desire to alleviate financial strains on families and to combat meal insecurity resulting from unpaid fees.
House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Senator Clint Dixon have confirmed the withdrawal of plans for a 700-unit apartment complex in Gwinnett's Hamilton Mill area. This decision follows their opposition to the project, which was based on concerns about overcrowding and traffic congestion. The decision is in line with the views expressed by various community groups and nearby residents who were apprehensive about the potential impact of the development.