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Gwinnett County is one of the fastest-growing economies in the American South — a powerhouse of business, jobs, housing, and development northeast of Atlanta.
This page is the permanent, authoritative WorthFighting.org hub for Gwinnett County business and economy coverage. We track economic development, taxes, business openings, closings, commercial real estate, major employers, jobs, housing, growth, construction, and development — with a conservative, America First lens.
New business and economy coverage is added automatically the moment it is published, so the sections below always reflect the latest news across Lawrenceville, Duluth, Norcross, Snellville, Suwanee, Lilburn, Peachtree Corners, Sugar Hill, Buford, Loganville, Grayson, and every Gwinnett community.
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Gwinnett County Business & Economy
Economic Development
Partnership Gwinnett and the Chamber drive the county's economic development — incentives, investment, and business recruitment.
Taxes
Business taxes, tax incentives, abatements, and credits shape where companies locate and expand in Gwinnett County.
Business Openings
New stores, restaurants, and businesses open across Gwinnett every week — tracked here as they launch.
Closings
Business closings, bankruptcies, and shutdowns — and what they mean for Gwinnett workers and taxpayers.
Commercial Real Estate
Office, retail, industrial, and warehouse real estate — the buildings and leases reshaping Gwinnett's corridors.
Major Employers
Gwinnett's largest employers and corporate headquarters — relocations, expansions, and layoffs that move the economy.
Jobs
Jobs, unemployment, hiring, and the labor market across Gwinnett County.
Housing
Home prices, sales, rentals, and the multifamily boom — Gwinnett's red-hot housing market.
Growth
Gwinnett is one of America's fastest-growing counties — population, economic, and employment growth tracked here.
Construction
Construction, building permits, and new projects rising across Gwinnett County.
Development
Redevelopment, mixed-use projects, town centers, and revitalization transforming Gwinnett's communities.
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Every WorthFighting.org business and economy story from Gwinnett County, sorted newest first.
Local Government
Duluth Overhauls Its Zoning Code: Smaller Lots, Tighter Setbacks, and What Residents Missed
The Duluth City Council voted unanimously to rewrite the city's Unified Development Chapter, cutting setback requirements, shrinking minimum lot sizes, and making it easier for developers to build multifamily housing. Mayor Roger Harris says the changes will boost housing supply. Critics worry about density, traffic, and neighborhood character.
Education
Gwinnett County School Board Budget Dissent Exposes Bloat
Board pushback exposes ballooning expenditures in Gwinnett County Public Schools as taxpayers face surging property reassessments.
Local Government
What's Being Built in Loganville? New Subdivisions and Rezoning Updates
Loganville officials are tightening the reins on development as the city faces mounting pressure from new residential and commercial rezoning applications.
Loganville, Georgia · Sep 1, 2026
Crime & Safety
TikTok Crime? Gwinnett Police Link Lawrenceville Business Burglaries to Social Media Trend
Gwinnett County Police investigate a series of Lawrenceville business burglaries at Urban Air locations linked to a viral social media trend among juveniles.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 30, 2026
Local Government
Gwinnett Accountability Courts Expand to Boost Public Safety and Fiscal Responsibility
Gwinnett accountability courts are expanding in Lawrenceville to reduce recidivism and save taxpayer dollars through judicial efficiency and family stability.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 29, 2026
Business & Economy
Buford Small Businesses on Alert After Local Accounting Firm Breach
A significant data breach at Forrestall CPAs LLC in Buford has compromised personal files, prompting warnings for Gwinnett County small business owners.
Economic Development
Gwinnett's economic development engine — incentives, investment, and the Chamber.
Taxes
Business taxes, incentives, abatements, and tax credits shaping Gwinnett's economy.
Education
Gwinnett County School Board Budget Dissent Exposes Bloat
Board pushback exposes ballooning expenditures in Gwinnett County Public Schools as taxpayers face surging property reassessments.
Education
The Battle for Gwinnett County School Board: 2026 Elections Loom Large for Parents
As the 2026-2027 school year begins in Suwanee, the Gwinnett County school board faces intense scrutiny over parental rights and a massive $2.8 billion budget.
Local Government
Duluth GA Homestead Exemptions: How to Lower Your Property Taxes
Every homestead exemption available to Duluth and Gwinnett homeowners: standard, senior (62+ and 65+), disability, veteran, surviving spouse, and VOE — with eligibility, savings examples, and how to apply.
Local Government
Duluth GA Property Taxes: What Homeowners Actually Pay
How Duluth, GA property taxes work: current millage rates, homestead exemptions, senior breaks, VOE, and estimated taxes for homes from $300K to $1M — inside city limits vs. unincorporated Gwinnett.
Local Government
Duluth's Tax Allocation District: Where Does the Money Go?
Duluth is the only city in Gwinnett with its own TAD. We examined the city's audit, council minutes, and bond records to trace where millions in redirected property-tax growth has gone — and who benefits.
Local Government
Who Pays for Duluth's Growth? Developers or Taxpayers?
Duluth's population has grown 44% since 2000, and Gwinnett County has crossed one million residents. We investigated the records to determine who actually pays for the roads, schools, water lines, and public safety that growth requires — and found that Gwinnett does not charge formal impact fees.
Commercial Real Estate
Office, retail, industrial, and warehouse real estate across Gwinnett County.
Education
Gwinnett County School Board Budget Dissent Exposes Bloat
Board pushback exposes ballooning expenditures in Gwinnett County Public Schools as taxpayers face surging property reassessments.
Local Government
Airbnb in Duluth GA: Short-Term Rental Rules Homeowners Should Know
Duluth allows short-term rentals only with a Special Use Permit, $200 fee, business license, neighbor notification, and occupancy limits. Complete guide to the official rules, zoning, and application process.
Local Government
Duluth GA Homestead Exemptions: How to Lower Your Property Taxes
Every homestead exemption available to Duluth and Gwinnett homeowners: standard, senior (62+ and 65+), disability, veteran, surviving spouse, and VOE — with eligibility, savings examples, and how to apply.
Local Government
Duluth GA Property Taxes: What Homeowners Actually Pay
How Duluth, GA property taxes work: current millage rates, homestead exemptions, senior breaks, VOE, and estimated taxes for homes from $300K to $1M — inside city limits vs. unincorporated Gwinnett.
Local Government
Duluth's Tax Allocation District: Where Does the Money Go?
Duluth is the only city in Gwinnett with its own TAD. We examined the city's audit, council minutes, and bond records to trace where millions in redirected property-tax growth has gone — and who benefits.
Local Government
Who Pays for Duluth's Growth? Developers or Taxpayers?
Duluth's population has grown 44% since 2000, and Gwinnett County has crossed one million residents. We investigated the records to determine who actually pays for the roads, schools, water lines, and public safety that growth requires — and found that Gwinnett does not charge formal impact fees.
Major Employers
Gwinnett's largest employers, headquarters relocations, and corporate expansions.
Jobs
Jobs, unemployment, hiring, and the Gwinnett labor market.
Local Government
Gwinnett County's $192K DEI Executive: Access & Opportunity Officer Salary Exceeds Posted Range
Gwinnett County's Access & Opportunity Officer position pays up to $192,653 a year to oversee 'diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging' initiatives — and the county's first Equity Officer was hired at $185,243, exceeding the posted maximum by $18,000 in her first year.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 14, 2026
Local Government
Gwinnett County Expands Nondiscrimination Policy With CROWN Act Hair Protections
Gwinnett County commissioners expanded the county's nondiscrimination policy to include ancestry, family status, immigration status, homeless status, and hair texture protections — raising questions about merit-based hiring and identity politics in county government.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 14, 2026
Local Government
Gwinnett County Hiring Taxpayer-Funded DEI Analyst at $75K-$88K Salary
Gwinnett County posted a full-time Equity & Program Operations Analyst position paying up to $87,689 to oversee DEI initiatives and an Equity Index — even as state and federal leaders move to roll back DEI programs in government.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 14, 2026
Education
Gwinnett County School Board Faces Backlash Over Out-of-State Hires
The Gwinnett County school board faces scrutiny as Superintendent Alexandra Estrella imports Connecticut staff, raising fiscal and local accountability
Housing
Home prices, sales, rentals, and the Gwinnett housing market.
Local Government
Duluth Overhauls Its Zoning Code: Smaller Lots, Tighter Setbacks, and What Residents Missed
The Duluth City Council voted unanimously to rewrite the city's Unified Development Chapter, cutting setback requirements, shrinking minimum lot sizes, and making it easier for developers to build multifamily housing. Mayor Roger Harris says the changes will boost housing supply. Critics worry about density, traffic, and neighborhood character.
Local Government
Airbnb in Duluth GA: Short-Term Rental Rules Homeowners Should Know
Duluth allows short-term rentals only with a Special Use Permit, $200 fee, business license, neighbor notification, and occupancy limits. Complete guide to the official rules, zoning, and application process.
Local Government
1,400 Homes Proposed Near Duluth: Can the Roads Handle the Growth?
Portman Holdings has filed to rezone 111.55 acres at Pleasant Hill Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for up to 1,400 residential units, 80,000 sf of commercial space, and 100,000 sf of medical office. No traffic study is public yet. Here is what the records show.
Local Government
Duluth City Council Rejects State High-Density Housing Mandate, Cites Local Character and Infrastructure
The Duluth City Council voted 4-1 to reject compliance with a Georgia state mandate that would force cities to allow high-density apartment developments in single-family neighborhoods, arguing the mandate overrides local zoning authority and threatens community character.
Growth
Population and economic growth making Gwinnett one of America's fastest-growing counties.
Local Government
Gwinnett Accountability Courts Expand to Boost Public Safety and Fiscal Responsibility
Gwinnett accountability courts are expanding in Lawrenceville to reduce recidivism and save taxpayer dollars through judicial efficiency and family stability.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 29, 2026
Local Government
Who Pays for Duluth's Growth? Developers or Taxpayers?
Duluth's population has grown 44% since 2000, and Gwinnett County has crossed one million residents. We investigated the records to determine who actually pays for the roads, schools, water lines, and public safety that growth requires — and found that Gwinnett does not charge formal impact fees.
Local Government
1,400 Homes Proposed Near Duluth: Can the Roads Handle the Growth?
Portman Holdings has filed to rezone 111.55 acres at Pleasant Hill Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for up to 1,400 residential units, 80,000 sf of commercial space, and 100,000 sf of medical office. No traffic study is public yet. Here is what the records show.
Infrastructure
As Gwinnett Tops 1 Million Residents, Duluth Neighbors Ask Who Growth Is For
Gwinnett County crossed 1 million residents this year. In Duluth, the push to redevelop aging retail corridors is running into traffic, flooding, and school-crowding concerns from the people who already live there.
Construction
Construction, building permits, and new development across Gwinnett County.
Local Government
What's Being Built in Loganville? New Subdivisions and Rezoning Updates
Loganville officials are tightening the reins on development as the city faces mounting pressure from new residential and commercial rezoning applications.
Loganville, Georgia · Sep 1, 2026
Infrastructure
Duluth's Traffic Crisis: How Gwinnett's Fastest-Growing Corridor Is Choking on Its Own Success
Pleasant Hill Road, Highway 120, and I-85 interchanges in Duluth are buckling under record congestion as Gwinnett County surpasses one million residents. County commissioners have approved millions in intersection and road projects — but residents say relief cannot come fast enough.
Development
Redevelopment, mixed-use projects, and the transformation of Gwinnett's communities.
Local Government
Duluth Overhauls Its Zoning Code: Smaller Lots, Tighter Setbacks, and What Residents Missed
The Duluth City Council voted unanimously to rewrite the city's Unified Development Chapter, cutting setback requirements, shrinking minimum lot sizes, and making it easier for developers to build multifamily housing. Mayor Roger Harris says the changes will boost housing supply. Critics worry about density, traffic, and neighborhood character.
Local Government
What's Being Built in Loganville? New Subdivisions and Rezoning Updates
Loganville officials are tightening the reins on development as the city faces mounting pressure from new residential and commercial rezoning applications.
Loganville, Georgia · Sep 1, 2026
Local Government
Duluth's Tax Allocation District: Where Does the Money Go?
Duluth is the only city in Gwinnett with its own TAD. We examined the city's audit, council minutes, and bond records to trace where millions in redirected property-tax growth has gone — and who benefits.
Local Government
Who Pays for Duluth's Growth? Developers or Taxpayers?
Duluth's population has grown 44% since 2000, and Gwinnett County has crossed one million residents. We investigated the records to determine who actually pays for the roads, schools, water lines, and public safety that growth requires — and found that Gwinnett does not charge formal impact fees.
Local Government
1,400 Homes Proposed Near Duluth: Can the Roads Handle the Growth?
Portman Holdings has filed to rezone 111.55 acres at Pleasant Hill Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for up to 1,400 residential units, 80,000 sf of commercial space, and 100,000 sf of medical office. No traffic study is public yet. Here is what the records show.
Business & Economy
Gwinnett County Zoning Scam Targets Local Businesses with Fake Fees
Gwinnett County officials are warning Lawrenceville residents about a Gwinnett County zoning scam involving fraudulent emails and fake application approval
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 4, 2026
Most Popular
Editor-featured and most-read business and economy stories from Gwinnett County.
Community
How Duluth, Georgia Became One of the South's Korean-American Hubs
Duluth is ~9% Korean and Gwinnett holds nearly half of Georgia's Korean population. Here's how Pleasant Hill Road became the South's Korean commercial corridor — and how Duluth built a model for welcoming a growing community.
Local Government
Duluth's Tax Allocation District: Where Does the Money Go?
Duluth is the only city in Gwinnett with its own TAD. We examined the city's audit, council minutes, and bond records to trace where millions in redirected property-tax growth has gone — and who benefits.
Local Government
Who Pays for Duluth's Growth? Developers or Taxpayers?
Duluth's population has grown 44% since 2000, and Gwinnett County has crossed one million residents. We investigated the records to determine who actually pays for the roads, schools, water lines, and public safety that growth requires — and found that Gwinnett does not charge formal impact fees.
Local Government
1,400 Homes Proposed Near Duluth: Can the Roads Handle the Growth?
Portman Holdings has filed to rezone 111.55 acres at Pleasant Hill Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for up to 1,400 residential units, 80,000 sf of commercial space, and 100,000 sf of medical office. No traffic study is public yet. Here is what the records show.
Local Government
Gwinnett's $2.58 Billion Budget: What Duluth Taxpayers Are Paying For
Gwinnett County's 2026 budget totals $2.58 billion — down 3.2% from 2025. Public safety gets 31.6% of operating spending, but the largest single department is Water Resources at $694 million. Here's where every dollar goes and what Duluth residents actually receive.
Local Government
Gwinnett Kept Its Tax Rate Above the Rollback Rate — What Duluth Homeowners Should Know
Gwinnett County held its 2026 General Fund millage rate at 6.950 mills — above the 6.782-mill rollback rate — triggering a state-mandated tax-increase notice. Here is what that actually means for Duluth homeowners.