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Gwinnett County 2020 Election Results

The polls are closed, and the results are in! The CID sends warm congratulations to all of the newly elected officials serving Gwinnett County. A list of new local officials serving the Gateway85 district is below.

We look forward to working with each of you on the future of Gwinnett and the Gateway85 district. Congratulations to you all!

Gwinnett County Commission Chair

Nicole Love Hendrickson

Gwinnett County Commissioner
District 1

Kirkland Carden

Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk

Tiana Garner

Gwinnett County Sheriff

Keybo Taylor

Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner

Tiffany Porter

Gwinnett County School Board
District 5

Tarece Johnson

Georgia State Senate
District 5

Sheikh Rahman

Georgia House of Representatives
District 99

Marvin Lim

Georgia House of Representatives
District 108

Jasmine Clark

Georgia District Attorney
Gwinnett Circuit

Patsy Austin-Gatson

Public Service Commission
District 1

Robert Bryant

Public Service Commission
District 4

Daniel Blackman

Norcross City Council

Josh Bare
Arlene Beckles
Andrew Hixson

WELCOME AMAZON TO GATEWAY85

Amazon.com Inc. is expanding, and it’s coming to Gateway85! The e-commerce company recently purchased twenty acres of industrial property at Button Gwinnett Drive on the Gwinnett-DeKalb county line. This location will be Amazon’s latest delivery station in Georgia, becoming the seventh in the Metro Atlanta area and eighth in the state of Georgia. and will create hundreds of full-time and part-time jobs. With redevelopment already underway, this location is expected to open in 2021. Read more about the development here.

PROJECT UPDATES

Incredible Corridor Study

The CID is excited to be part of a collaborative study along the Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Mountain Industrial Boulevard corridor. This study is focused on developing long-range alternatives to address traffic congestion, bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, and transit.

Is this route part of your commute? The community is invited to visit www.planningatpond.com/jcbmib to learn more about the project and to provide input on the corridor from Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to E Ponce de Leon Avenue.

More About This Study

Jimmy Carter Boulevard Signal Upgrades

The CID is working on improvements to four intersections along Jimmy Carter Boulevard at Dawson Boulevard, Hayes Drive, Tracey Valley, and Rockbridge School Road. The existing traffic signals at these intersections have exceeded their intended service life and are in need of upgrades to meet current State and County standards. The CID is working with CCA structural group to reconstruct the traffic signals and implement new technologies such as accessible push-button stations for pedestrians and CCTV for traffic monitoring. The upgrades are intended to improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility for all modes of travel. Check back here to see our progress!

STATE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY

Gwinnett Rotary Club recently hosted Beth Talbert of EagleRock Studios and Lisa Anders of Explore Gwinnett to discuss the current condition of the local film industry. The pandemic brought filming to a halt in March, and Georgia has been one of the first places to begin again.

One benefit for Georgia, as opposed to Los Angeles or New York, is that the infectious cases of COVID-19 are lower and the regulations at the state level are less strict. Gwinnett, specifically, is one of the most camera-friendly counties. Talbert, also a COVID compliance officer for filming, noted that the COVID protocols for film crews are extensive and testing is required for all members. However, business is booming and film crews are being proactive, with EagleRock stages being booked as far as a year in advance.

Anders, Gwinnett County’s Camera Ready representative, pointed out that an increase in content providers has created more demand for content. Shows you may recognize that have been filmed right here in Gateway85 include Genius, Ozark, and Dynasty.

Georgia’s film industry was also recently discussed on the It’s Complicated podcast by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. “It has come roaring back,” said Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment office. According to Thomas, 2021 is projected to be a bustling year for the state’s entertainment industry. Listen to the podcast here.

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS UPDATE

Future of Freight and Logistics

On November 10, Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted key leaders in the transportation industry to discuss ongoing and long-term needs for infrastructure growth and Georgia’s supply chains. Topics included e-commerce growth, Georgia’s ports, logistics opportunities, and more. To watch the recorded event, click here.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

Corners Outreach

Corners Outreach is a community-based organization focused on transforming students, parents and neighbors to break cycles of poverty to improve the community. Programs include educational efforts, rent relief and groceries for families. Their MeadowCreek Cluster location is nested right here in Gateway85 on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Corners Outreach will be giving families bags of groceries and warming items, such as children’s hats and gloves. They are still in need of more warming items. If you have any items to donate, please drop them off at 2 Sun Court, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092.

Thank you, Corners Outreach, for your work in the community!

Gwinnett Cares Hosting Healthcare Summit

On Wednesday, November 18 from 8:00-9:30 a.m., Gwinnett Cares will host a free online healthcare summit to help the Gwinnett community continue to navigate through COVID-19. Dr. Clifford McDonald, Senior Advisor for Science & Integrity for the Center for Disease Control, will share an update on the pandemic, including findings to-date, top concerns, and what to expect as a vaccine becomes available.

This free event will be available online via Zoom and Facebook live. Participants are asked to register in advance here to receive a Zoom link or tune in via Facebook live @GwinnettCares.org.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna, a biotechnology company, has developed a Covid-19 vaccine that they say was 94.5% effective in a preliminary analysis of their clinical trial. Results from the trial showed that nearly all symptomatic cases of Covid-19 were prevented. There were also no severe cases among people who got the vaccine, as opposed to 11 cases in volunteers who received a placebo shot. Interested in learning more about the trial? Click here.

We Mourn the Loss of Hugh Floyd

We are deeply saddened by the news of Hugh Floyd's passing.

Floyd was a beloved member in the district and played an active role in the Gateway CID through his fourteen years as State Representative for District 99 and through volunteering with other community organizations.

Floyd will be greatly missed in the community, and we send our condolences to the family.

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