Mayor outlines plans to spend $100M in funding

Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Johnson’s look to the future at the State of the City address highlighted plans to invest close to $100 million in city funds for public projects including the $12 million two-way conversion of Perry and Clayton streets, and traffic congestion relief on Scenic Highway and Jackson Street. The city also plans to begin construction of a 2.2-mile linear park along the College Corridor between Georgia Gwinnett College and the Historic Downtown District for an estimated cost of $33 million.

The city will continue its investment of more than $22 million to upgrade its gas infrastructure. It is also working to acquire property, design plans and begin construction of a new $20 million public works facility along Pike Street. The city will also invest just under $4 million in roadway, sidewalk and drainage improvements along Park Place.

In other plans, Lawrenceville will launch a new website and new marketing materials to promote the city. The city will also invest more than $250,000 in just over 30 community-focused events planned for the Downtown Square in 2017.

In addition to the projects the city is funding itself, Lawrenceville will also receive direct investments of $1 billion from projects taking place over the next five years, including a Lawrenceville Lawn mixed-use project on 40 acres one block from the Historic Square, and a Aurora Theatre expansion to include a new 550+ seat theatre, parking deck, and GGC classroom space. The mayor also noted the city will benefit from the Gwinnett County Courthouse expansion, the state’s new DCFS Facility, a Gwinnett Medical Center expansion, and the redevelopment of the old Lawrenceville High School property.

City seeks input on Arts and Culture Master Plan

Peachtree Corners is seeking community input as it develops an Arts and Culture Master Plan. Once developed, the plan will provide future direction for public and performing art in the city.

The city is currently asking for input by offering a short online Peachtree Corners Arts and Culture Master Plan survey: www. surveymonkey.com/r/ptcartsand culture. The survey takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Questions ask participants to rank the reasons for an arts and culture master plan in the city, types of arts and culture desired, and suggestions for how to fund future plans.

Residents will also be invited to participate in a community workshop 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 6 at the

UPCOMING

North Atlanta Home Show. Noon Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday. $8. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. More than 150 companies will be displaying the latest in home improvement products and services. InfiniteEnergyCenter.com, AtlantaHomeShow.com.

Valentine’s Day Weddings. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. Courtroom 1H, Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. Judges from Gwinnett Magistrate and Probate Courts will offer free Valentine’s Day weddings and vow renewal ceremonies. Couples must obtain their marriage license from the Probate Court before Valentine’s Day. GwinnettCountyEvents.com.