Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has issued a declaration of local emergency in advance of the major winter storm forecasted by the National Weather Service.
The local declaration, which follows Governor Kemp’s statewide declaration yesterday, activates certain emergency powers under the Gwinnett County Emergency Management Ordinance. The declaration allows for the use of all available County resources to address the storm’s impact.
The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor forecasts and coordinate with departments to prepare for the storm, including brining roads, checking generators at County facilities, and making plans to ensure 24/7 staffing in critical areas throughout the event.
Residents are encouraged to prepare their homes and families:
•Keep flashlights and batteries on hand
•Use generators safely outdoors and away from doors and windows
•Make sure you have enough food, water, medications, and pet essentials
•Charge devices and backup power sources
•Protect your pipes from extreme cold by dripping faucets and opening cabinet doors
•Plan to stay off the roads unless necessary
Find the latest safety information here on our page, by following Gwinnett County Police and Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, and on GwinnettCounty.com.
Please be aware of the following service and facility changes resulting from the Ice Storm Warning impacting Gwinnett County:
Gwinnett County Courts
- Gwinnett County Courts will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. All court hearings and trials are canceled.
- The courthouse will be closed for court business, including courts located in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, the Nash Court Building, the Recorder’s Court and Juvenile Court Building, as well as the Clerk of Court and Probate Court. No court services will be available.
Ride Gwinnett service operations
- Ride Gwinnett will not operate local, microtransit, or paratransit service on Saturday, January 24.
Park and Community Services facilities and events
- All Parks and Recreation and Community Services facilities, with the exception of those serving as warming stations, will be closed Sunday, January 25. This includes the Gwinnett Animal Shelter.
- Shorty’s 40th Birthday event at Shorty Howell Park originally scheduled for January 24 has been moved to February 21. Astro Adventure Night scheduled for January 24 at Rhodes Jordan Park is canceled.
Tax Commissioner’s Office
- All Tax Commissioner offices, including all DMV offices, will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Online services will remain accessible during the closure. For additional information, online services, and the latest updates on closures and delays, visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com.
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