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Events

Gwinnett County Fair – Big Red Barn

🎉🎉🎊🎊 See you at the Big Red Barn.... Smiles guaranteed! 🎊🎊🎉🎉 4-H Farm Friends is back from September 11 through September 21! Experience life on the farm, make a barnyard bestie, and learn more about agriculture at the Gwinnett County Fair. For more information, visit GwinnettExtension.com. To preregister for a group tour, email UGAExtension@GwinnettCounty.com. Swing by the Big Red Barn for 4-H Farm Friends — a hands-on farm experience on September 11 through September 21. At just $1, meet rabbits, goats, sheep, and even “milk” Daisy, the wooden sawhorse cow.

Family Emergency Plan Before Emergency – Tips

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Tips

Family Emergency Plan Before Emergency – Tips

It's important to create a Family Emergency Plan before an emergency or disaster strikes. Ensure your family's safety with these helpful tips: • Enable wireless emergency alerts on smart devices. • Stay informed about disasters that may affect your area. • Keep a record of family members' contact information. • Identify an emergency meeting place. • Practice your plan. For help with developing an emergency plan, visit GwinnettPolice.com or Ready.gov. Find more emergency planning tips at GwinnettSafety411.com.

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Aug

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Food Distribution – CFA Alumini

🎉🎉🎊🎊 CFA Alumni In Action🎉🎉🎊🎊 Yesterday at Bryson Park in Lilburn, eight of our amazing CFA Alumni — Gene, June, Juliet, Barb, Ercell, Chanteli, Dulce, and Ellen — came together to serve our community. We helped distribute 400 produce boxes, along with bananas and carrots, to families in need. A huge thank you to our volunteers for giving your time and energy — your efforts truly make a difference in people’s lives. For more Images :

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Aug

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Updates

National Toilet Paper Day

Today is National Toilet Paper Day — a good time to remember that toilet paper is the only thing you should flush. You should never flush these items down the toilet: • Wipes • Paper towels • Cotton swabs • Dental floss These products can clog pipes and damage the sewer system. If you’re ever unsure of what can be flushed, visit the What Not to Flush page on the Gwinnett County website: GwinnettCounty.com/WhatNotToFlush

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Aug

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Announcements

Glass Recycling

Do you have empty glass bottles and jars? Drop them off at one of our easy-to-access glass recycling bins located throughout the county! Find a bin near you at GwinnettCounty.com/GlassRecycling.

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Aug

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Public Safety Fall Festival On 27-Sep

Save the date for the Public Safety Fall Festival to take place Saturday, September 27, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Plan a family outing and enjoy live demonstrations, see our emergency vehicles up close, and enjoy a variety of food trucks. Come out and meet our department crews and other public safety personnel. We look forward to seeing you there! For Pics :

ShopFire — FireFighters – Buford Highway In Duluth

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Aug

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Incidents, InTheNews

ShopFire — FireFighters – Buford Highway In Duluth

We appreciate your patience this afternoon while our crews battled a business fire on Buford Highway in Duluth. Thankfully, everyone is safe. Firefighters arrived at 2:01 p.m. and discovered heavy smoke and fire showing from a single-story metal building. Fire crews immediately began deploying multiple fire hoses to combat the flames and searched for victims inside the shop.There were no injuries reported in connection with this fire. For more details, please visit Bit.ly/47OnhOX For Images :

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Aug

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Fun Events

(1) For Everyone: Music on the Square: Classic Rock | September 12 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Gwinnett Historic Courthouse | Free Put on your bell-bottoms and rock out with 60s and 70s tunes. Hispanic Heritage Celebration | September 13 10:00am – 1:00pm | Gwinnett Community Resource Center at Sawnee Avenue (formerly OneStop Buford) | Free Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural performances, music, games, and refreshments. Great Family Play Day | September 13 10:00am – 1:00pm | George Pierce Park | $11/family Bring the family for community fun and games! Bites in the Park | September 19 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Bethesda Park Grab…

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Aug

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Celebrate National Yoga Month!

September is National Yoga Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the many health benefits of practicing yoga. Did you know yoga’s origins can be traced to northern India over 5,000 years ago? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established this month-long celebration in 2008 to encourage everyone to maintain their health and well-being with mindful movement. Join us in celebrating National Yoga Month by attending Live Healthy Gwinnett’s Yoga in the Park series. This free program taught by certified instructors is offered at various times and park locations. All skill levels are welcome. Just bring a mat, towel,…

DriveThru Food Distribution — Bryson Park

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Aug

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DriveThru Food Distribution — Bryson Park

Help us spread the word! We’re hosting a free drive-thru food distribution at Bryson Park on Tuesday, August 26, starting at 3:00 pm. Get fresh produce and shelf-stable groceries while supplies last. Don’t forget to clear out your trunk before you arrive! Find more information at GwinnettCounty.com/FoodResources.