Development News for Duluth, Georgia

Gwinnett County Board of Education Adopts FY27 Budget and Tentative Millage Rate

The Gwinnett County Board of Education adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget with a total expenditure amount of \$3,534,459,092 and tentatively adopted the millage rate of 20.15 mills (18.70 for maintenance and operations, 1.45 for debt service). The budget maintains the millage rate, incorporates employee compensation increases, and includes investments in literacy, multilingual support, college and career readiness, and safety initiatives. It also addresses central office cost reductions and pilots new programs, including differentiated pay for certain staff. The budget reflects a commitment to student success, operational stability, and fiscal discipline, despite a projected decrease in student enrollment and impacts from legislative changes.