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12/02/2023

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11/20/2023

11/20/2023

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Such a great program
It’s a win win for everyone

GWINNETT COUNTY CHIEF CLEO ATWATER ANNOUNCES MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE SPECIALITY CARE AND SECURITY TO MENTAL HEALTH AND CHRONICALLY ILL INMATE POPULATION

(Gwinnett County, Ga., November 20, 2023) – The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is undergoing a massive reconstruction overhaul to ensure the highest standard of care is provided to the chronically ill and mental health inmate population of our facility. The Gwinnett County Jail is comprised of two buildings, the Wimberly Tower opened in 2006 and the Plunkett Building opened in 1991. Currently, there are approximately 2,250 inmates housed in our facility. Of this population, 25 percent require specialized treatment for long-term medical conditions, ambulatory limitations, those facing suicidal ideations, and others requiring advanced care, such as medically assisted treatment for the withdrawal of opioid and alcohol usage.

Due to this growing population, we are currently in the process of refurbishing, modernizing, and updating several areas of the facility to consolidate individuals requiring specialized custodial resources near our in-house hospital. Our goal is to eliminate unreasonable barriers to inmates needing specialty care. The unit currently housing the Jail Dogs Program is in close proximity to our hospital and will be reallocated to individuals whose conditions require them to be located on the first floor with direct access to our hospital. We conducted an extensive search for an alternative location that can accommodate the program, and determined there are no other suitable options that can meet its specific needs during the construction period.

The Jail Dogs Program began in 2010 as a partnership between the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and the Society of Humane Friends. Since its launch, the program has helped adopt approximately 1,500 cats and dogs from shelters, as well as provided numerous inmates with vocational skills they can use once released from custody. The Sheriff’s Office is proud of the success of this program and has tremendous appreciation for the countless volunteers and employees, as well as citizens who have supported this initiative for more than a decade.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office held a meeting with executives from the Society of Humane Friends and established our goal to continue to invest in therapeutic programs. We value the input of this organization, and we are working to find adoptive homes for the remaining dogs. Any dogs not adopted prior to this closure will be fostered in a new location. While the temporary suspension of the program is not ideal, it will allow us to ensure we provide an optimal environment for all inmates. This decision was made after careful consideration, and once it is feasible, the Jail Dogs Program will be reestablished.

If you are interested in adopting any of the remaining jail dogs: Kaiser, Nala, Rocky, and Tien, please visit the website for the Society of Humane Friends at www.sohfga.com.

11/10/2023

Excited to be at Mistletoe Market in Perry Georgia again this year !!!November 17-19

Pets can’t come to try on new collars and sample tasty treats, but you can find neat things for your pets…

10/28/2023

One more week to get tickets for Moonlight… A stroller-free, smaller crowd, sip some wine, first-dibs event!!!
Ticket locations:
PERRY
MeMe’s
Ashley Marie’s
Kerri Moore Interiors
DUBLIN
Emma Laura
CORDELE
Three’s Company
MACON
Head Over Heels

10/23/2023

Save the DATES!!!

10/19/2023

Don’t forget to get fall products for your pets.

10/05/2023

Stay tuned for ticket information about Moonlight at Mistletoe!
Locations will be announced by October 23.
Tickets are sold in advance for $40 each. They are not available at the door.
Limited number of tickets sold for this stroller-free event held on Thursday, November 16 from 5 until 8. Stay tuned for ticket locations!!!! Such a fun three hours to spend with friends, so go ahead and make those plans!!!

10/05/2023

10/05/2023

We can’t wait for shopping to begin at Mistletoe Market 2023!!

06/15/2023