GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Gwinnett County Police Headquarters will undergo an upgrade in the coming years.
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a $5.8 million upgrade to the facility in Lawrenceville at their Tuesday meeting.
Officials said the new space will “accommodate current and future space needs and consolidate off-site teams and sections into one facility.
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Its current building was constructed in 1977 before being expanded in 1988.
The department has since reconfigured several times, according to a news release.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
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