Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County Public Schools By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Georgia's largest school district dropped its mask requirement for students and teachers while still strongly recommending them, particularly for unvaccinated people. Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday the district is now strongly recommending people wear masks in school facilities. The policy took effect June 1, the district said. Kemp’s order says his COVID-19 emergency declaration "does not include the authority for local school districts to rely on the Public Health State of Emergency as a basis for requiring students or workers to wear a face covering" on school campuses.