LAWRENCEVILLE ANNOUNCES JOINT EMERGENCY STAY AT HOME ORDER WITH GWINNETT COUNTY

Citizens are urged to limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. 

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the City of Lawrenceville is issuing a Stay at Home Emergency Order jointly with Gwinnett County, d...

MAYOR APPROVES EMERGENCY ORDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING LARGE GATHERING AREAS & INDOOR DINING VENUES

Temporary Closures Are Ordered Jointly with Gwinnett County and other Cities in Gwinnett 

Mayor David Still approved an Executive Order to temporarily close large gathering facilities such as gyms and theaters, as well as indoor and outdoor dining...

CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE CITY BUILDINGS TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

Beginning March 24, Buildings to Close to Support Public Health

Governor Brian Kemp has given statewide direction to further control the COVID-19 virus in the State of Georgia.  Following the Governors’ recommendations for the closure of...

MAYOR APPROVES FIRST THREE EXECUTIVE ORDERS UNDER STATE OF EMERGENCY

Mayor David Still approves the first Executive Orders based on powers provided by the State of Emergency Declaration on March 18, 2020 due to current public health concerns surrounding COVID-19. 

“With these executive orders, we are aski...

Lawrenceville Creates Dedicated Lanes for Restaurant/Retail Pick-up

Promoting business and safety for all.

The City of Lawrenceville has created dedicated drive thru/pick-up lanes for restaurants and shops on the Downtown Square to assist retailers and to promote business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers can now pre...

LAWRENCEVILLE MAYOR DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

By a unanimous vote, the Lawrenceville City Council approved a declaration of local emergency to mitigate or alleviate some of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the City.  This declaration comes after the Federal, State and County governmen...

Lawrenceville Utilities Removes Extra Processing Fees from Credit Card Payments

Effective March 18, 2020, Lawrenceville utility customers may pay their bill online or by phone at 844-878-2841 without any extra processing fees. Lawrenceville prides itself on customer service and low rates*, working to provide customers with more conve...

ADDITIONAL COVID-19 MANAGEMENT PLANS FROM THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE

Suspension of services and staggered staffing implemented after State of Emergency declaration.

Following Governor Brian Kemp’s Public Health State of Emergency declaration, the City of Lawrenceville has released additional plan...

CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE SHARES PLANS FOR MANAGING CITY AMID COVID-19 EVENT

City Hall will remain open; Pro-Active measures shared.

The City of Lawrenceville is closely monitoring CDC and the Department of Public Health recommendations and guidelines.  At this time, City facilities, will remain open during normal business...

Lawrenceville Municipal Court sessions cancelled in support of public health

Amid concerns about COVID-19 and in support of public health, Lawrenceville Municipal Court sessions will be cancelled from March 16 through April 3, 2020.  

Lawrenceville Municipal Court will remain open for normal business hours.  Jail ...

Free Mulch Service Temporarily Unavailable

Due to sewer line installation near mulch grinder.

Effective immediately, the free mulch service provided by the City of Lawrenceville is unavailable due to the installation of a new sewer line near the mulch grinder. To check for a restart date, visit htt...

Lawrenceville Lawn and Historic Courthouse Public Restrooms Closed

The City of Lawrenceville is prioritizing safety and public health due to risks surrounding COVID-19. Therefore, the public restrooms at the Lawrenceville Lawn and the Historic Courthouse will be closed from March 13 – April 3, 2020. We apprecia...

Lawrenceville Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day

March 18 has been designated by the American Public Gas Association (APGA) as national Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. In 2015, the APGA began searching for a way to nationally recognize natural gas utility workers for their hard work and acco...

Lawrenceville Releases Video Documenting New Trash Cart Project

Lawrenceville releases video documenting new Trash Cart Project.

In January, the City of Lawrenceville delivered new roll-out style trash carts to its current sanitation customers for curbside collection of solid household waste. Approximately 7,900 carts ...

Census questionnaires coming soon . . .

Census questionnaires can be completed by phone, mail and online.

*The census, the decennial counting of every person in America, will have significant impact on Gwinnett for business, redistricting, and economic policy. To make it easy for people to parti...

Mayor David Still Shares Vision for Lawrenceville at 2020 State of the City

Building Community Strategic Partnerships and the Arts Key Topics in 2020 Vision.

Lawrenceville Mayor David Still shared his vision for the future of Lawrenceville at his first State of the City event at 550 Trackside before a sold out crowd of more than 1...

City of Lawrenceville Announces Tourism Microsite

"DTL" campaign and microsite will offer shopping, dining and events options in Downtown Lawrenceville.

The City of Lawrenceville is launching a new destination marketing campaign and microsite aimed at promoting the County Seat as destination for...

Lawrenceville Earns Coveted Governmental Budgeting Award in First Year of Participation

Photo Caption:  At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council members presented the award to representatives from the Finance and Communications Departments. Pictured L-R: Councilman Keith Roche, Councilwoman Victoria Jones, Melissa Hardegr...

City of Lawrenceville Releases 2020 Events Calendar

The City of Lawrenceville announces 2020 Events Calendar!

See the complete calendar here.

Rotary Clubs Dedicate Peace Pole at Lawrenceville Lawn

Photo caption:  Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson participates in dedication ceremony of Rotary Peace Pole at Lawrenceville Lawn.

Message of peace represented in four languages and promotes City's vision of inclusion.

The Rotary Clubs of Gwinnett County, L...

Lawrenceville Leaders Match Market with Electric Rate Increase

Rate increase proportionate to cost of doing business, Remains lower than other municipal providers, Georgia Power and EMCs

The City of Lawrenceville voted to increase electric rates at the City Council meeting on Monday, December 16. This vote came after ...

LAWRENCEVILLE AND NORTHPOINTE HOSPITALITY BREAK GROUND ON HOTEL SITE

Photo Caption:  Participating in the official groundbreaking ceremony are (L-R):  Marlene Fosque, Gwinnett County Commissioner; Rick Patton, Principal, NorthPointe Hospitality Management, LLC; Lee Merritt, DDA Chair; Glenn Martin, incomi...

Lawrenceville Gas Department Receives Safety Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

American Public Gas Association honors the City at National Conference.

Photo Caption:  Lawrenceville Gas Department Staff were recognized at the November City Council Meeting:  Caleb Duncan, James Parr, Todd Hardigree - Director, Kyle Ha...

Lawrenceville Earns Coveted Financial Reporting Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Highest form of governmental accounting recognition granted to City Finance Department.

Photo:  Keith Lee, Director of Finance and Keith Roche, City Councilman

The City of Lawrenceville has once again been awarded the “Certificate of Achi...

City of Lawrenceville Shares Projects Timeline

City of Lawrenceville Presents New BBQ Festival and Car Show

Great weather and participation result in large turnout for first year event.

The City of Lawrenceville presented its newest festival, Rock’n the Ville’s Car-B-Ques & Brews, with BBQ, live music, cold beer and a car show wi...

LAWRENCEVILLE TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF LINEAR PARK TO COLLEGE

Phase Two of the College Corridor to connect Downtown with Georgia Gwinnett College Campus.

The City of Lawrenceville has selected E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., to begin construction on phase 2 of its 2.2-mile linear park that will connect Georgia Gwinnett ...

LAWRENCEVILLE PASSES $167-MILLION ANNUAL BUDGET

Photo 1, Left to Right: David Still – Councilman, Keith Roche – Councilman, Victoria Jones – Councilwoman, Judy Jordan Johnson – Mayor, Bob Clark – Councilman and Chuck Warbington – City Manager

C...

City of Lawrenceville Breaks Ground on $31 Million Arts Facility

Elected leaders and Aurora Theatre executives celebrate the start of construction on new Performing Arts Center in Downtown.  (See Recap Video below)

On Thursday, June 13 at 11 a.m., City of Lawrenceville Officials celebrated the groundbreaking of...

Lawrenceville and Aurora Theatre Celebrate Broadway on the Lawn

The City of Lawrenceville and the Aurora Theatre brought "In the Heights" to the Lawrenceville Lawn for a one-night-only live performance at the April 27th premiere of Broadway on the Lawn. Take a look back at that memorable night by viewing a v...

LAWRENCEVILLE RECOGNIZES ‘NATIONAL WEEKS OF APPRECIATION’ FOR MULTIPLE CITY DEPARTMENTS

Pictured right clockwise from top:  Members of City of Lawrenceville Public Works, which includes the Natural Gas, Electric, Fleet Services, Water, Streets & Sanitation, Damage Prevention, Engineering, and Facilities Maintenance Departments w...

LAWRENCEVILLE CELEBRATES NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

Photo:  City Of Lawrenceville Electric Department Staff Members:  Keith Davis - Lineman and Chris Thompson - Apprentice Lineman.

Electric department recognized for dedicated service to the City

The City of Lawrenceville celebrated National...