Weather Aware – Stay Safe
08
Sep
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Weather Aware – Stay Safe

Hurricanes may not hit Gwinnett County directly, but their winds, heavy rain, and tropical storm impacts can still cause severe damage — and Mother Nature doesn’t always stick to the June through November hurricane season. Did you know? Gwinnett County is at a moderate risk and has experienced 17 severe weather events since 2002, including three hurricanes and 14 tropical storms. The most recent? Hurricane Helene. Possible impacts in our area:  Property damage  Downed trees & power lines  Heavy rainfall & flooding How to prepare:  If thunder roars, go indoors  Trim dead branches that could fall and cause damage  Always…
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Emergency Preparedness – Tips
08
Sep
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Emergency Preparedness – Tips

When it comes to emergency preparedness, a basic disaster supply kit can make all the difference. So, what’s in it? You may guess a flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit. Yes, that’s correct. But the list doesn’t end there. Here are other items to include: Water and non-perishable food for several days Extra cell phone battery or charger A battery-powered or hand-crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts, and extra batteries Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Moist towelettes, garbage bags,…
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Special Events & Happenings
08
Sep
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Announcements

Special Events & Happenings

Visit GwinnettCountyEvents.com or follow the County’s social media channels for more upcoming events. Hispanic Heritage Celebration Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Free Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events, games, music, live performances, and light refreshments! Interested performers or vendors, please call 678.225.5360. All ages. Register online. OneStop Buford, 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford. Intro to 3D Printing Friday, September 19, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Free Learn the basics of 3D Printing with GCPL's Learning Labs! Stop by to see the 3D printer in action and learn how to find files, set them up to print, and…
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Important Election Updates
08
Sep
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Important Election Updates

Important election dates Please be aware of these important dates for the upcoming Special Election on November 4: Voter Registration: Registration deadline is Monday, October 6. Absentee Voting Application: Application deadline is October 24. Advance Voting: In-person early voting is available from October 14 through October 31. Absentee Ballots: Absentee ballots are due by 7:00 pm on November 4. Find more information on registration and upcoming elections online at GwinnettCounty.com/Elections.
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Adopt A Stream Volunteering Program — Lilburn City Park
07
Sep
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Adopt A Stream Volunteering Program — Lilburn City Park

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved? You, your family, coworkers, or community group can become official “stream keepers” by adopting a section of a local creek or stream! With free training, supplies, and certification in chemical, bacterial, and macroinvertebrate testing — provided by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett Water Resources — you’ll help monitor and protect our waterways. Join us for a chemical and bacterial monitoring workshop on Saturday, September 13 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Lilburn City Park. Register at GwinnettCB.org/Programs/Adopt-A-Stream.
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Mobile Food Distribution — Rock Springs Park
07
Sep
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Mobile Food Distribution — Rock Springs Park

Support is here — stop by for free food while supplies last! Together with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we’re hosting a drive-thru food distribution at Rock Springs Park on Tuesday, September 9 starting at 3:00pm. Fresh and shelf-stable groceries will be available. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/FoodResources for all the details.
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HouseFire — FireFighters — Norcross
07
Sep
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HouseFire — FireFighters — Norcross

Firefighters responded to this early morning house fire in Norcross. At 6:00 a.m. on 06-Sep, firefighters responded to a report of a house fire on the 1000 block of Riva Ridge Drive NW in Norcross. The complainant informed 911 call takers that her house was on fire, and her father was trapped inside. For more images :   For more details, please visit Bit.ly/RivaRidgeFire09062025
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