Gwinnett hosts open house on new flood maps

Gwinnett County will host an open house on new flood plain maps from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.

County, state and federal officials recently updated maps of flood-prone areas in a portion of northern unincorporated Gwinnett. They will present the new maps and a report on the potential for flooding and insurance risks at the open house. To view a map of the study area, visit www.gwinnettcounty.com.

For more information, contact Toni Faulk at 678-376-7126 or toni.faulk@gwinnettcounty.com.

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