The Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will be illuminated in green from November 4 to 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. This annual event is a national initiative that aims to show support for military veterans.
Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said, “Participating in Operation Green Light is one way we let our veterans know that we see them. In addition to offering thoughtful, beneficial services and resources to veterans and their families, our hope is that this gesture shows these brave service members that we support them and honor the sacrifices they’ve made to protect our country.”
Residents, businesses, and organizations in Gwinnett County are encouraged to participate by lighting their homes or buildings with green bulbs during the week. The county’s observance will begin with a proclamation presentation at 2 p.m. on November 4.
Three free events are scheduled for November 11. The first is the annual Veterans Day Ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon at the Fallen Heroes Memorial on Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Immediately after, Chairwoman Hendrickson will host the Gwinnett County Stand Down from noon to 2 p.m., also at the memorial site, where resources and services will be provided for veterans and their families. Registration for this event is encouraged but not required and can be completed at GwinnettCounty.com/VeteransStandDown.
The final event marks the 20th anniversary of the Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum, taking place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. This event is free for adults aged 21 and older; registration is required.
Operation Green Light, now in its fifth year, is led by the National Association of Counties and brings together counties across the nation to support military veterans by raising awareness about their challenges and available resources.
Gwinnett County continues to serve a diverse community through its public schools as well. Enrollment increased by less than 0.1% during the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year, with a total student body of over 190,000 students according to data from https://www.gadoe.org/. White students represented about 18% of enrolled students during that period.
