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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
Elections
Trump's 'Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports' Order Forces Gwinnett County Schools to Comply With Title IX
President Trump's Executive Order 14201 threatens to withhold federal funding from schools that allow transgender athletes in women's sports — putting Gwinnett County Public Schools and Georgia Gwinnett College squarely in the crosshairs of federal enforcement.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 14, 2026
Elections
Georgia's Riley Gaines Act Bans Transgender Athletes From Female Sports in Gwinnett County Schools
Governor Brian Kemp signed the Riley Gaines Act into law on April 28, 2025, banning transgender students born male from female sports teams in Georgia schools and colleges — including all Gwinnett County Public Schools athletic programs.
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
Forsyth County Schools Propose $762.5 Million Budget With No Millage Rate Increase
Forsyth County Schools proposed a $762.5 million FY2027 budget with no millage rate increase, holding at 15.208 mills — the lowest rate since 2007. But the budget still grew 1.6%.
Education
Forsyth County Schools Leaders Say District Has Rooted Out DEI From Classrooms
Forsyth County Schools officials say they have removed DEI influences from classrooms, aligning with state legislation and years of parental advocacy. Here is what changed and what happens next.
Local Government
Forsyth County Extends Residential Development Moratorium Through October 2026
Forsyth County commissioners extended a residential rezoning moratorium through October 25, 2026, citing infrastructure strain from population growth that has surged 60% since 2010.
Crime & Safety
Lawrenceville Fatal Shooting: Suspect Arrested as Gwinnett Crime Surges
A Lawrenceville fatal shooting on August 12, 2026, has left one dead and a suspect in custody, sparking new calls for law and order in Gwinnett County.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 13, 2026
Local Government
Supporting Our Heroes: How Gwinnett County Veterans Treatment Court Prioritizes Accountability and Recovery
The Gwinnett County Veterans Treatment Court in Lawrenceville provides a rigorous path to recovery, ensuring those who served are held to high standards.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 13, 2026
Elections
New Era for GCPS? Chelsea Hutchings Defeats Veteran Steve Knudsen for Gwinnett County School Board Seat
Chelsea Hutchings defeats incumbent Steve Knudsen for the Gwinnett County school board, signaling a shift in leadership for Georgia's largest school district.
Crime & Safety
Law Enforcement Under Fire: GBI Investigates Fatal Shooting of Armed Teen by Gwinnett Officers
The GBI is investigating a Gwinnett County officer-involved shooting in Snellville after an armed teen fired on police, highlighting the risks faced by local
Snellville, Georgia · Aug 13, 2026
Georgia County News
In-depth conservative coverage of local government, schools, elections, and development across ten high-priority Georgia counties.
Gwinnett County
Georgia's second-largest county — Gwinnett covers school board battles, commission races, rapid development, and shifting political alignment.
Forsyth County
One of Georgia's fastest-growing counties — Forsyth's explosive development, school enrollment, and property tax debates drive local headlines.
Cherokee County
A booming suburb northwest of Atlanta — Cherokee faces rapid growth, rezoning fights, and school capacity challenges.
Paulding County
A fast-growing west-metro county — Paulding balances rural character with warehouse, data center, and residential development pressure.
Barrow County
A small but rapidly growing northeast Georgia county — Barrow's school system and residential development are central local issues.
Jackson County
A growing northeast Georgia county — Jefferson, Commerce, and Braselton see steady development, economic growth, and infrastructure expansion.
Coweta County
A thriving southwest-metro county — Newnan and Senoia attract new residents, businesses, and film industry investment.
Walton County
An exurban county east of Atlanta — Monroe and Loganville balance small-town identity with metro Atlanta's outward growth.
Hall County
A northeast Georgia economic hub — Gainesville's poultry industry, lake development, and immigration policy shape local debates.
Dawson County
A fast-growing north Georgia county — Dawsonville and the GA-400 corridor bring new residents, development, and infrastructure demands.