Three cities in Gwinnett County have decided to forgo large-scale public events through July 10 based on the continuing threat of COVID-19.
Officials in the cities of Duluth, Lawrenceville and Suwanee issued a joint press statement Friday announcing their decision.
"With summer quickly approaching, we have to make hard decisions regarding large scale events now. We hate to cancel our July 3rd celebration, but for an event of this scale the planning needs to happen now and there are simply too many unknowns,” said Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris.
The decision comes on the same day Georgia's shelter-in-place order was lifted for most residents.
"As a result of the requirements to maintain physical distance, we are taking further actions to safeguard our community,” said Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington. “We greatly appreciate the ongoing cooperation and support of our citizenry in order to reduce the risk.”
City officials said they will continue to closely follow events associated with the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, as well as recommendations from public health officials and state and federal government.
“The need to modify this date will be evaluated in mid-June,” said Suwanee City Manager Marty Allen. “Should circumstances change we will respond appropriately and adjust accordingly.”
Please check individual city listings for event postponement, rescheduling, and cancellations.
As of noon Friday, May 1, Gwinnett County reported 1,829 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the third highest number in the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health said 57 Gwinnett County residents had died as a result of complications from the virus.
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