Gwinnett County Government Jobs in and around Atlanta, GA

Company:
Gwinnett County Government
Current Opportunities (15)
Company Website
Location(s):
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville,  GA
30045
Map Location
Phone:
(770) 822-7934
Industry:
Government
Size:
100-499

Company Overview

Gwinnett County has been one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

Current Population of Gwinnett County: 751,693
(Source: Gwinnett County Forecasting and Research Division estimate, 2006)

Geography

  • Approximately 30 miles northeast of Atlanta
  • County seat: Lawrenceville, GA
  • 437 square miles
  • Adjacent counties: Barrow, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Jackson, Rockdale, and Walton
  • 80 percent of the U. S. population is within a two-hour flight
  • Gateway to metro Atlanta from north and northeast via I-85 and I-985
  • Easy access to University of Georgia (at Athens) via University Parkway/GA
  • Highway 316
  • Minutes from scenic Lake Lanier
  • Home to 15 municipalities

    History
  • Created in 1818 by state legislature
  • Some of the land had been part of Jackson County
  • The rest was frontier land ceded to the state by the Creek Indians
  • Named for Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence

    Gwinnett County Government
    Gwinnett County has a five-member Board of Commissioners, comprised of a full-time chairman elected countywide and four part-time, district commissioners. An appointed County Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of 11 executive departments. In addition to the commissioners, other elected County officials include: Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Sheriff, Solicitor, Clerk of Court and various judges, and the five members of the Board of Education.

    Business & Econonmy
    As one of the fastest-growing counties in America for several decades, it's no surprise that business is booming here. Three major shopping malls anchor the retail sector, while other businesses are attracted by the financial, legal, professional and technical services Gwinnett has to offer.