Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste at DWR’s Lilburn workshop, April 9 @ 6 p.m. and you may qualify for a 5% stormwater fee credit.

Proper disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) such as cleaners, paints, pesticides, used oil and batteries can prevent pollution from reaching City of Lilburn’s waterways and causing harm to the environment. When HHW enters a storm drain, it drains directly to local streams and lakes without receiving any treatment.  

For more tips on protecting our streams from pollutants see the City website, Stormwater Management pages.

https://www.cityoflilburn.com/265/Stormwater-Management

Join us for the Spring Cleanup April 4, 9am to 12pm to drop off bulk trash and have confidential paper documents securely shredded and recycled. These most popular collections keep debris from reaching City of Lilburn waterways and support neighborhood beautification. 

Each vendor will have a drop-off station at the Lilburn City Hall-Library parking lot.

Please follow markers to drop off with one vendor at a time.

Bulk Trash – Waste Management

• Accepted items: Furniture, mattresses, box springs, bed frames, grills (no propane or charcoal), small miscellaneous items that do not fit in a normal trash can
• Not accepted: appliances, bagged trash, yard waste, tires, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint/chemicals, construction material, oil, gas, propane or any combustible or flammable materials
• For additional information regarding what is considered bulk trash contact 770-381-6420

 Paper Shredding – Global Shredding & Record Storage

• Accepted items: paper documents, paper with paper clips or small binder clips, newspapers, magazines, coupons/flyers, posters, bulk/junk mail
• Not accepted: 3 ring binders, compact discs, hard cover books, cardboard, paper bound by jumbo binder clips
• Limit of 10 standard, copy-paper size boxes per person-you may not leave any containers on site
• Remain in your vehicle and they will unload the paper and return your boxes
• For additional information regarding what type of paper is accepted contact 404-585-7384
• Barring any unforeseen circumstances, paper will be shredded on site

No other items will  be accepted at this event.

For additional opportunities to dispose of items, Earth Day 2026 will be held by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful at Gwinnett Place Mall on April 18, from 9am until 12pm.

https://gwinnettcb.org/signature-events/earth-day/

Time for the Lilburn Loop! Remember, you can subscribe to the Lilburn Loop on our sign-up page to have it come straight to your inbox, or find it here and on the city's Facebook page each Monday.

Here's this week's highlights:

The Lilburn Loop: March 16

mayor's town hall meeting tonight

Residents are invited to attend the Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting tonight, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Lilburn City Hall. This is an opportunity to hear updates on current city initiatives, including the Downtown Master Concept and what happens next. Please note that this month's meeting will adjourn at 7:45 p.m.

Learn More About The Mayor's Town Hall Meeting

stay for the ComprehensiVe plan open house

Immediately following the Mayor's Town Hall Meeting, residents are invited to stop by an Open House from 7:45–8:45 p.m. in the lobby outside the Preston Room to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan following public feedback gathered in January. City staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and gather additional input. 

Learn More About The Comprehensive Plan

council meeting recap

At last week’s Council Meeting, Council approved an amendment to Resolution 2025-07 to add municipal court fees and fines to the city’s fee schedule.

Council also voted to table consideration of the Downtown Master Concept until a future meeting when all Councilmembers are present for the discussion.

Check Out The Agenda

downtown master CONCEPT: what happens next?

The Downtown Master Concept was presented to the Mayor and Council at the March 9 meeting. Because one council member was unable to attend, the Mayor and Council chose to table consideration of the plan until their April meeting so that the full Council can participate in the discussion.

It is helpful to understand the distinction between a Master Plan and a Master Concept Plan. A Master Plan is a detailed, adopted long-range plan that guides land use, infrastructure, circulation, and redevelopment decisions. A Master Concept Plan, on the other hand, represents a higher-level vision that explores possibilities for how an area could evolve over time. It illustrates big-picture ideas such as block layouts, public spaces, and potential development areas, but it does not lock in specific projects or implementation details.

If the Mayor and Council choose to adopt the Downtown Master Concept Plan, it would serve as a framework to guide future decision-making. Any elements of the plan would be considered in phases over time and reviewed through public meetings, and many would likely be evaluated as part of the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan process.

Community input remains an important part of this process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts and questions with the Mayor and Council as the conversation continues. As with all planning efforts, the ideas presented in the concept plan will be carefully analyzed and considered before any future action is taken. Click the link below to see the videos or view the presentations.

Learn More About The Downtown Master Concept

March's downtown development authority update

Please note a change to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting schedule for March. The Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 has been cancelled, and a Special Called DDA meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25.

In addition to the Mayor and Council’s consideration on March 9, the DDA will also review the concepts presented in the Downtown Master Concept.

Learn More About the DDA

Homestead Exemption Application

The deadline to apply for Homestead Exemptions is Wednesday, April 1. See important details below to learn more.

• You must apply by Wednesday, April 1 with Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner to be eligible for an exemption that year. This date is governed by law.
• Once we have your timely application, we will determine if you qualify and inform you if other documentation is required and when. 
• Applications are accepted year-round. Apply by Wednesday, April 1 for the current year.
• Exemptions are subject to many nuanced rules and regulations, and once you apply, we can assist you. 
• There is one application for all Gwinnett exemptions.
• Once your homestead exemption is approved, you do not need to reapply each year unless your eligibility changes.

Learn More About Property Tax

Lilburn spring cleanup

Join us for the Lilburn Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lilburn City Hall. This popular event provides residents with an opportunity to drop off bulk trash and have confidential paper documents securely shredded and recycled.

These collections help keep debris out of City of Lilburn waterways and support neighborhood beautification across our community.

Learn More About Spring Cleanup

celebrate earth day

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful will host its annual Earth Day recycling event on Saturday, April 18, from 9:-- a.m. to noon at Gwinnett Place Mall. 

Accepted items include tires, paint, electronics, paper for shredding and more. Many items are recycled free of charge, while some specialty items may require a small fee.

Learn More About Earth Day

Cornhole League returns

Grab a partner and join us for Spring Cornhole in Lilburn City Park! The league begins next Thursday, March 19 in Lilburn City Park, and it’s a great way to enjoy a little friendly competition and time outdoors in Old Town. Teams of all skill levels are welcome. Be sure to sign up by the deadline tomorrow, March 10 to secure your spot.Learn More About Cornhole League.

2026 Event calendar

Mark your calendars for another exciting year of community events in Lilburn! From Food Truck Tuesdays and Rock the Park concerts to Sparkle in the Park and Holiday Lights & Flight Fest, 2026 is shaping up to be a fun-filled year in Lilburn City Park and Old Town.

Visit the city’s website to view the full events calendar and start planning to join us throughout the year.

Learn More About Signature Events

FEISTA IN THE PARK VENDORS— vendor deadline march 30

We’re kicking off the 2026 event season with Fiesta in the Park on Saturday, May 2 in Lilburn City Park! This exciting new event will bring the community together for an evening of music, food, and fun.

A special thank you to our sponsors Agavero Parkside, Chick-fil-A Lilburn, Blue Skies Plumbing, and Window Nation for their support. Interested in being a vendor? Applications are open through Monday, March 30.

Learn More About How To Become A Vendor

Food Truck Tuesdays returns may 12

Food Truck Tuesday rolls back into Lilburn City Park on Tuesday, May 12! Bring your family, grab dinner from a variety of local food trucks, and enjoy live music from The Trilby Brothers Band.

Want to get your business in front of thousands of Gwinnett County residents? Community Event Sponsorships offer a great opportunity to interact directly with potential customers while supporting Lilburn’s popular community events. Click the link below to learn more about becoming an sponsor.

Learn More About How To Become A Vendor

Railroad Ave. Project Update: Porchline & The Parking Deck

Construction continues to progress on both the Porchline apartments and the parking deck in Old Town. Work on the parking deck includes installing the roof structures at the sixth-floor elevator lobby, completing the trash chute, continuing brick installation on the south side, and ongoing landscaping and hardscape improvements. Crews are also continuing to clean the structure and remove stored construction materials as work advances.

At the multifamily building, crews are continuing both exterior and interior painting, brick installation, and secondary drainage work. Hardscape installation is beginning while interior progress continues with drywall, cabinetry and countertops, tile work, flooring, and other finish elements. backsplashes in Buildings A1 and B2.Learn More About The Railroad Ave Project

FIRST AND MAIN ASSEMBLAGE UPDATE

Work is underway at the First Ave. and Main St. assemblage, a public-private partnership led by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to support future investment in Old Town Lilburn. Crews are preparing the 2.61-acre site for a mixed-use development, which is planned to include commercial space along Main St. and residential units along Velva Wy.

Lewis Contracting Services began site work in early November, and crews are installating underground storm utilities. Site development is expected to continue through mid-summer 2026. As this project moves forward, all plans and renderings remain conceptual and subject to change. Updates will continue to be shared as progress is made.This project represents another step toward reinvestment in Old Town, and the city will continue to keep the community informed as work progresses.Learn More About the First and Main Project

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Immediately following the Mayor's Town Hall on Monday, March 16, join us for a Comprehensive Plan open house from 7:45–8:45 p.m. This will be held in the lobby adjoining the Preston Room to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan following public feedback gathered in January. City staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and gather additional input. There will be no formal presentation.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Downtown Master Plan Charrette. If you were unable to attend—or would like to revisit the discussions—you can view the presentations from both Monday’s kickoff meeting and Friday’s closing presentation by clicking the links below. These provide an overview of the ideas and feedback shared throughout the week as we begin shaping a long-range vision for Old Town Lilburn.

At the March 9 City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council will consider adoption of the Downtown Master Concept. Adoption does not mean that every recommendation will ultimately be feasible or implemented. Rather, it allows the Council to review the ideas and consider which may move forward. Many of the concepts would be evaluated through the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Kickoff Meeting-powerpoint 

https://youtu.be/bwHYUx28fr0

Final Presentation-powerpoint

https://youtu.be/UszmoJGCDBs

•    You must apply by April 1 with Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner to be eligible for an exemption that year. This date is governed by law.

•    Once we have your timely application, we will determine if you qualify and inform you if other documentation is required and when. 

•    Applications are accepted year-round. Apply by April 1 for the current year.

•    Exemptions are subject to many nuanced rules and regulations, and once you apply, we can assist you. 

•    There is one application for all Gwinnett exemptions.

•    Once your homestead exemption is approved, you do not need to reapply each year unless your eligibility changes.

The March 18th DDA meeting is cancelled, and a Special Called DDA meeting will be held on March 25th. The Work Session will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the regular meeting to follow.