Help Foster Change

We know the importance of having your voice heard by your local government representatives. We must be the voice of the voiceless.

Here, you’ll find the contact information for your county commissioners, making it easy for you to reach out and express your concerns or suggestions.

Want to help right away? Sign our petition! We need as many signatures as possible to get the attention of our local commissioners!

District Commissioners

Below you’ll find all of the current seated Gwinnett County District Commissioners, their contact information, and link to their respective page on the Gwinnett County government website.

Nicole Hendrickson

Chairwoman, Board of Commissioners | (D); 2024

Email: Nicole.Hendrickson@gwinnettcounty.com

Phone: 770.822.7010

Kirkland Carden

District 1 Commissioner | (D); 2024

Email: Kirkland.Carden@gwinnettcounty.com

Phone: 770.822.7001

Ben Ku

District 2 Commissioner | (D); 2026

Email: Ben.Ku@gwinnettcounty.com

Phone: 770.822.7002

Jasper Watkins

District 3 Commissioner | (D); 2026

Email: Jasper.Watkins@gwinnettcounty.com

Phone: 770.822.7003

Matthew Holtkamp

District 4 Commissioner | (R); 2026

Email: Matthew.Holtkamp@GwinnettCounty.com

Phone: 770.822.7004

Email Templates


Not sure how to start your email? We’ve got you covered! Use our customizable email templates designed to help you effectively communicate your message. Simply copy/paste the email body into your email application.

We’ve also provided recommended subject lines, but you’re welcome to write your own.

  1. Generic Email Template
  2. Compassionate Email Template
  3. Stop Unjust Euthanasia Email Template

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Other County Resources

Meeting Minutes

View minutes from quarterly Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council meetings.

Help Spread the Word

Follow our Facebook page to stay current on the situation at the shelter.

View Shelter Reports

Read the daily shelter reports posted daily by the Animal Welfare & Enforcement Division.

Visit the Shelter

Gwinnett County Shelter Address:

884 Winder Highway

Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Telephone:

770.339.3200