Announcements

Registered voters in House District 94 can vote advance in person now until Friday, March 6! If you prefer to vote by mail, request an absentee by mail ballot by this Friday, February 27. Visit GwinnettElections.com to find advance voting locations, hours, and wait times or request your absentee ballot.

Firefighters face an exceptionally high risk of asbestos exposure, primarily because they enter burning or collapsing structures where legacy asbestos materials are disturbed and released into the air. Studies show that firefighters are twice as likely to develop mesothelioma, the signature cancer of asbestos, compared to the general U.S. population.  (1) Firefighter Quick Facts :Face extreme risks of asbestos exposure during rescue operations2.29 times more likely to develop mesothelioma due to exposure70% of line-of-duty deaths are caused by cancer in generalProper training and procedures can prevent occupational cancer(2) Primary Sources of Exposure (a) Common asbestos-containing safety gear includes:SuitsGlovesBootsFireBlankets(b) Common Sources of Asbestos:Cement floors, sheets, and sidingRoof…

With temperatures expected to drop below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, we will open our five warming stations from 6:00pm to 7:00am on Sunday, February 22. If you or someone you know needs a warm place to rest and eat a meal, please visit GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations or call 770.822.8850 to find a warming station nearby.

Ready to see what REALLY happens behind the fire station doors? Thursday, February 19, is the last day to sign up! Join the Citizens Fire Academy and get hands-on, behind-the-scenes access to fire and emergency services, for FREE. Spots are limited! So, sign up today! Apply now: GwinnettCounty.com/CFA Tag someone who would love this

February is National Battery Day Batteries don’t just power devices; they help save lives. Working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors depend on properly functioning batteries to alert families during emergencies. Firefighters encourage residents to: • Test smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide alarms monthly• Replace batteries at least once a year, or when chirping• Never remove batteries from alarms• Use the correct battery type recommended by the manufacturer A working alarm gives you the early warning you need to get out and stay out during a fire or carbon monoxide emergency.  Small batteries. Big impact.

Registered voters in House District 94 can cast their ballots early for the March 10 Special Election. Vote in person every day, including Saturday and Sunday, now through Friday, March 6 at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections Office and the Mountain Park Activity Building. If you prefer to vote by mail, request an absentee ballot now through Friday, February 27. To check your voter registration status, view a sample ballot, or find your polling location, visit MVP.SOS.GA.gov.

We’re stuffing our buses to support Gwinnett residents in need! From now until February 28, donate any canned or shelf-stable goods on Ride Gwinnett local, microtransit, or paratransit buses or at the Ride Gwinnett Customer Service office.Visit GwinnettCounty.com/StuffABus to learn how.