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A coyote tested positive for rabies yesterday after three incidents in Buford on December 26 and 27. During the first incident, a resident and a dog were injured in an attack near Holland Park Drive. Additional attacks involving two residents and another dog occurred at 6:00 am and 6:30 am on December 27 near Wyncliff Court and Bennies Way in Buford. Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals such as foxes and raccoons. We advise residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways. All pet owners should ensure that…

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Beware Of False Water Testing Claims Gwinnett Water Resources has received reports of companies leaving door hangers throughout the county, alleging that Gwinnett's water is unsafe and offering to test the water in residents' homes. These claims are false. Gwinnett Water Resources does not visit homes to test water unless a resident has specifically requested the service. If you believe a company is providing false claims about water safety, you can report them to the Georgia Consumer Protection Division at Consumer.GA.gov.

Stay safe, as we are expecting some bad weather tomorrow. A storm that brought severe weather to the central states over the weekend will spread through the South and East Today(31-Mar). Damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are potential threats. As the line of storms affects the area tomorrow, here are a couple of safety graphics to review. Damaging winds are still the main threat, but a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Refer to these graphics to prepare before the storms tomorrow! #GAwx  

Thank you Jeff Allen one of our CFA Alumni Volunteers for sharing this Special Weather Briefing. Please be Weather Aware and Stay Safe this weekend. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail expected tonight Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact most of North Georgia with the strong possibility of damaging winds, tornadoes, hail in some parts, and flash flooding. Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 5 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Southeast wind 15…

As of late last night, most north and central Georgia areas have dropped below freezing. There is high confidence in this being a long-duration cold event and large areas will not get above freezing again until Thursday afternoon. Please make sure to protect the 4 Ps! Protect 4P's : Pets Pipes Population Plants

Please stay off the roads! We're seeing hazardous conditions across the county. Follow Gwinnett County Police for the latest road closure information. The police department and other county partners have responded to numerous road issues and vehicle accidents. The police department is encouraging everyone to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary. The following list of major road issues have been reported (Last Updated: 0931): Stone Drive in Lilburn - Several vehicles off the roadway Killian Hill Road / Five Forks Trickum Road - Several vehicle accidents. Five Forks Trickum Road / Oleander Drive - Large vehicle accident involving tractor…

Be mindful of Helene. Be aware of what will be going on in your area and stay safe! Before any direct impacts from Helene are felt locally, heavy rainfall is expected for some areas on Wednesday. While this will not be associated with Helene, it may lead to localized flash flooding tomorrow, especially for portions of north and west central GA. Path of the Helene : 4 Days Rain Forecast :

Thank you Snellville Police Department for making us aware of this scam! If you find a "ticket" like the attached photo on your vehicle, this is a SCAM. Do NOT scan the QR code..... These tickets have not been issued by the City of Snellville and are not valid citations. This is a scam artist trying to take your hard earned money. If you have any questions regarding this or any citation, please contact the Snellville Police Department directly.