GPCID OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER

While the GPCID board will not meet in October, the November meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19 at 8 a.m. The location is yet to be determined so stay tuned for updates on our next board meeting by visiting the website.

Two businesses are returning to Gwinnett’s central business district! Coming soon, our district is getting a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on Pleasant Hill, which is replacing the former Chick-fil-A Dwarf House.

And the new Old Navy is now open at 3675 Satellite Blvd, next door to Burlington! As we dive into the fall season, this is the perfect time to eat, shop and show your support for Gwinnett Place businesses!

Last month, CID Board Chair Trey Ragsdale and Executive Director Joe Allen attended the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s Strategic Leadership Visit in Tampa, Florida. Each year, Gwinnett officials explore a different city in America to learn about successful economic development, housing, placemaking and redevelopment strategies that can be implemented in our region.

Trey and Joe represented the Gwinnett Place CID on this trip and connected with other CID and government leaders, including Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners’ Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson.

For roadway improvements, Satellite Boulevard from Pleasant Hill Road to Market Street will experience intermittent lane closures throughout the month. In addition, Steve Reynolds Boulevard from Club Drive to Satellite Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures as construction activities continue. 

There will also be intermittent lane closures at the Crestwood Parkway/Koger Boulevard/Pleasant Hill Road intersection.

Drivers traveling through these areas should allow extra travel time, remain alert to changing traffic patterns, and use caution when traveling near construction crews and equipment.

The Gwinnett CIDs are proud to sponsor the upcoming Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS) event that brings together developers, commercial real estate brokers, elected officials, business leaders and community development experts to discuss the redevelopment plans for the region. Co-hosted by Partnership Gwinnett and the Council for Quality Growth, this event is happening on October 28 and will also cover the trends affecting the redevelopment industry, best practices for successful projects and of course, a presentation of the annual MARS awards. 

Perhaps a Gwinnett Place redevelopment project will win this year! You’ll have to attend to find out: tickets are now available so grab yours before they sell out!

Don’t worry! One of your favorite Asian markets is still here and thriving – it simply has a shorter name! Nam Dae Mun Market is now NDM Market, offering the same great products and groceries with a simplified name and a fresh sign. There’s also a familiar face behind the business: GPCID board member Alice Kim serves as NDM’s Finance Director!

Stop by 3825 Shackleford Road to check out the new sign and stock up on your favorites.

Make plans for a haunted night in Duluth! As we get closer to Halloween, Gwinnett Place has a spooky event perfect for everyone.

Bring your friends and family to Mr. Shorty’s BOO Bash and Haunted Trail, coming to Shorty Howell Park on Friday, October 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. 

Gather your crew and head to 2750 Pleasant Hill Road for an evening of Halloween fun, if you dare!

Every Friday during football season, the McDonald's at 1963 Pleasant Hill is offering free ice cream cones to Gwinnett high school students. Share this with your favorite student and grab your free ice cream cone this Friday!

Presented by TRC Talent Solutions, the 2026 Partnership Gwinnett Workforce Summit will be hosted at Gwinnett Technical College on October 22. Trey Ragsdale of Kaiser Permanente and the GPCID board chair will moderate the session, “From Hiring to Investing: Rethinking the Employer’s Role in Workforce Development,” featuring insights from Autumn McCullogh of Nanolumens and Kent Leka of Viasat, who will share how their organizations find qualified candidates and approach workforce development. The session will take place at 7:30 a.m. at Gwinnett Technical College.

Gwinnett Great Days of Service returns Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, bringing residents, nonprofits, schools and community partners together for one of Georgia’s largest volunteer events. Throughout the weekend, volunteers will support projects addressing some of Gwinnett’s most pressing needs, including food insecurity, housing stability, education, services for individuals with disabilities and resources for veterans and seniors.

Organizations interested in hosting a service project are encouraged to submit an application. Individuals, families, clubs and groups can also participate by volunteering for projects across the county. Opportunities will allow participants to support causes they care about, connect with fellow community members and earn service hours.

For questions, email VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com or call 770-822-7955.