GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — The budget axe is out in metro Atlanta.
Gwinnett County commissioners have approved a $2.5 billion spending plan, which includes money for upgrading the county’s 9-1-1 system among other improvements.
Gwinnett County Commission Chair Nicole Hendrickson says even though it’s $84 million less than last year, the budget still upholds the Gwinnett County standard.
Hendrickson says a citizens review team helped them identify efficiencies.
Gwinnett County officials say initiatives in the budget include:
- Upgrading the County’s 911 phone system to enable faster call processing and enhanced emergency response.
- Investing in community resource centers, which serve as hubs to bring services closer to residents in their own neighborhoods.
- Keeping roadways safe with proactive repaving and maintenance.
- Continuing to provide safe, clean drinking water and reliable wastewater and stormwater services.
