Gwinnett BOC approve cost-of-living payment for county employees

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a one-time cost- of-living payment for County government employees.

On Dec. 16, eligible full-time employees will receive a $1,500 payment and regular part-time employees will receive a $750 payment.

Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson said the payments are needed as the County faces challenges with retaining first responders, utility workers and hard-to-fill positions across the organization.

“Gwinnett residents deserve sustainable, high-quality county government services and those are made possible by a strong, reliable workforce,” Hendrickson said. “We intend to keep Gwinnett a preferred community where everyone can thrive by being the public sector employer of choice.”

Funding for the one-time payment is possible due to budget savings realized during the 2022 fiscal year, officials said.