Gwinnett to honor purple heart recipients with lights, new flag, discounts

In addition to Gwinnett’s recent proclamation designating Gwinnett as a Purple Heart County, the county is offering discounts for recipients of this special recognition for combat-wounded or killed veterans.

Beginning Aug. 15, discounts will be applicable to recipients who show their DD214 discharge papers or Military Order of the Purple Heart membership card including 10% discount on park facility rentals, 10% discount all admissions to pools, open gyms, and tennis centers, 10% discount on programs/classes, free pet adoptions, discounted community garden plots through Harvest Gwinnett, and free radon or soil testing from Gwinnett UGA Extension.