EP: 233 $1.84 Billion Dollar Budget Is The Largest Ever Approved In Gwinnett County

Published: Jan. 9, 2020, 4:01 p.m.

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County will spend $1.84 billion to operate its government this year, including hiring more than 150 new employees \u2014 most in public safety.


Commissioners approved the county\u2019s largest budget in history on Tuesday, with little discussion or debate. They added several items to the original $1.83 billion proposal, including $250,000 as a match for transit grants, $200,000 for literacy programs and $150,000 to help provide food for the needy.Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said the $150,000 would be a challenge grant to incentivize more people in the community to put money toward helping people access food. The county had already planned to spend $1 million to help with homelessness.
SOURCE: www.AJC.com
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