At the direction of Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, Gwinnett County will host the first-ever Jimmy Carter Day, honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The event will feature:

• A ceremony at Best Friend Park including a special presentation to the Carter family.

• The unveiling of a new public art installation in partnership with Gateway85 CID.

• Recognition of GCPS student winners from the Jimmy Carter Legacy Art and Essay Contest.

• A Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity build day honoring Carter’s lifelong commitment to service.

• The lighting of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in blue and white, coinciding with a symbolic blue light along the Jimmy Carter Boulevard bridge.

WHEN:         

• Morning ceremony | Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Arrival is suggested by 9:30 a.m.)

• Habitat for Humanity build day | This project will coincide with the ceremony; additional volunteers will ride a bus to the site after the unveiling (media coordinated on site).

• GJAC lighting | Oct. 1 – Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. – 7 a.m.

WHERE:  

• Ceremony and unveiling | Best Friend Park Gymnasium, 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross

• GJAC lighting | 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville

WHO:          Remarks: Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku, District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III, Gateway85 CID Executive Director Robert Michener, GCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor and Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Eric Miller. Access and Opportunity Officer Aisha DeBerry will serve as emcee.