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If you're a first-time homebuyer, you might be eligible for Gwinnett’s Homestretch Down Payment Assistance Pro­gram. New or existing Gwinnett residents aspiring to own a home can receive down payment assistance of up to $10,000 as a five-year deferred payment loan with 0% in­terest. To qualify, the home must be located within Gwin­nett County. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/HomestretchDPA for a list of eligibility requirements and to apply.

All Gwinnett County Government offices, except those required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed on Monday, September 1st, for the Labor Day holiday and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 2. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day during the holiday week. For more informa­tion, visit GCSolidWaste.com. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County De­tention Center during the holiday.

  Several Gwinnett County departments were recognized for their outstanding services by the National Association of Counties and National Association of County Information Officers, earning 29 NACo Achievement Awards and four NACIO Awards of Excellence. Gwinnett’s awarded entries span a range of departments, including Parks and Recreation, Water Resources, Information Technology Services, Planning and Development, and Communications. From resident engagement to emergency preparedness and technical advances, these services and programs reflect the County’s ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality initiatives that meet evolving community needs. Since 1970, the NACo Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding county government programs and services. NACIO Awards…

We’re continuing to highlight emergency preparedness. Do you have emergency alerts enabled for your smartphone. ( Wireless Emergency Alerts -- WEA) ? Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as WEA, are sent to your mobile device to help keep you safe during an emergency. These alerts inform you of threats and missing people in your area. So be sure not to ignore them. Most newer model smartphones are WEA-capable. To find out if your phone is WEA-capable, contact your wireless provider or check their website. If you have an iPhone or Android, you can check by following these steps: For iPhones:…