Gwinnett animal task force meets Tuesday

A new Gwinnett County animal task force will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the county Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center, 884 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville.

The group will develop strategies to increase adoptions, improve animal welfare and protect human safety. Its review will take about four months. For more information, visit www.gwinnettcounty.com.