Gwinnett County Thursday sought proposals from companies interested in leasing Briscoe Field.

The county has discussed privatizing the airport near Lawrenceville for two years. On Thursday Gwinnett for the first time sought specific proposals from private firms. Proposals are due Feb. 8.

The county Board of Commissioners recently set aside for now talk of bringing commercial passenger service to the airport. But the request for proposals allows companies to submit “short-term and long-term” plans for the airport, including possible commercial service.

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