Author: CFA Admin

Native bees play a vital role in pollinating Georgia’s fruit and vegetable crops — including blueberries and watermelons — along with wildflowers, shrubs, and trees that protect watersheds and provide food and shelter for other wildlife. Join the statewide effort to improve pollinator health during the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 22 and August 23, and spend 15 minutes logging the pollinators you see at your home, school, or workplace, then submit your findings to GSEPC.org. Gwinnett is hosting several free pollinator counting events for all ages, including Friday afternoon at the Isaac Adair House in Lawrenceville, Saturday morning at Vines Park…

It is going to be a hot one today. Here are the expected heat indices (feels-like temperatures) for this afternoon. Do what you can to stay hydrated and cool everyone! #gawx

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Let's unite to raise awareness and take action to prevent tragic drownings. Every life lost to drowning is preventable. Remember these key safety tips:  Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted.  Empty tubs, buckets, containers and kids’ pools immediately after use.  Install fences around home pools.  Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. Let's make our communities safer around water. To learn more safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com.

Help us finish our Back-to-School Supply Drive strong! Please donate to our Back-to-School Supply Drive and help ensure every child starts the 2025-2026 school year prepared and confident. We’re collecting the following items through Monday, July 21, to support families and provide essential supplies: Bookbags/backpacks Colored pencils and markers Crayons Safety scissors Tissues Paper Crayons Pencils and erasers Glue sticks Pencil pouch Calculators Pens Index cards Highlighters Pocket folders Rulers Notebooks (composition and spiral)   Drop off new backpacks and school supplies at Gwinnett Police Headquarters or any of our six precincts across the county, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. For more details,…

Gwinnett Solid Waste and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful have taken steps to make glass recycling more accessible for residents at each of the 13 locations around the county. Each glass recycling location now features an island of carts, with a hole on top, allowing residents to recycle glass items. In addition, the larger main container at each location now features a platform, allowing residents an easier way to deposit glass in the main recycling container. Each glass recycling site accepts: Glass food and beverage containers Drinking vessels (pint, wine, or mason jars) Candle jars (leftover wax is acceptable) Cosmetic bottles/jars Windows, shower doors,…

Our fall Citizens Fire Academy is officially open for enrollment! Get ready for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience with an opportunity to ride in a fire engine, spray a hose, learn how we protect the community, and how you can help promote fire and life safety in Gwinnett. The deadline to apply for this nine-week course is August 11, so reserve your spot now!

Looking for a way to keep your child engaged, learning, and having fun after the school day ends? Enrolling in the Building Brains Afterschool program is an opportunity for kids to explore new interests, build friendships, and develop valuable skills — all in a safe and fun environment at their own school. From STEAM activities to arts and sports, there's something for every child to enjoy. Building Brains Afterschool is Child and Parent Services eligible, so qualified families may be able to attend at little to no cost. For additional information about your child's school and the CAPS program, visit B2Anywhere.com,…