It’s Pride Month For First Time In Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County’s Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation Tuesday recognizing LGBTQ residents. State Rep. Sam Park says the proclamation demonstrates the progress the community is making to be inclusive.

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A suburban Atlanta county is celebrating LGBTQ Pride for the first time.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Gwinnett County’s Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation Tuesday recognizing LGBTQ residents.

District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku says recognizing LGBTQ residents is a huge step and sends a message that Gwinnett County won’t marginalize any type of community. Ku is the board’s first openly gay member.