Announcements

Prepare for emergencies with Gwinnett's free notification system, Alert Gwinnett! Residents who sign up will receive real-time emergency alerts straight to their phones. Whether it’s a severe thunderstorm, flash flood, tornado warning, or a man-made emergency, Alert Gwinnett sends official updates directly from the Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. This service is customizable, giving you the power to choose the categories that are important to you and your family. Sign up for Alert Gwinnett or download the Smart911 app from Google Play or the App Store.

The Tax Commissioner's new tag office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call center hours remain unchanged. This adjustment supports operational continuity and fiscal responsibility while ensuring residents receive efficient, exemplary service.The office’s current service options include 16 self-service kiosks across the county, online services through the Tax Commissioner’s website, mail-in and drop-box options for select transactions, and in-person services. For more information about locations and services, visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com.

Seasoned green thumbs and aspiring plant parents, have you shopped the UGA Plant Sale yet?  From blueberries to hydrangeas, shop this sale to support UGA Extension’s 4-H and Master Gardener programs. This sale won’t last forever! Visit GwinnettCounty.com/UGAPlantSale to view the selection and place your order.

Did you know? Unincorporated Gwinnett residents can get a free 65-gallon recycling cart!  Visit GwinnettCounty.com/RequestACart, enter your address, and submit your request. Let’s make recycling easier and greener for everyone!

Help protect our local waterways! The Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program, in partnership with Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Water Resources, gives you the tools to monitor stream health and learn about water quality and pollution. Join us for our next Chemical Monitoring Workshop on Wednesday, January 14, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 430, in Lawrenceville. Sign up today at GwinnettCB.org/Programs/Adopt-A-Stream.

You’re invited to a birthday party to celebrate Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation and Shorty Howell Park's 40th birthday!  Join us Saturday, January 24, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for an open house where you can explore our programs, meet the instructors who make them possible, and discover new activities for every age and interest. Celebrate the past, present, and future of recreation with us — because it’s not just our birthday, it’s yours, too! Birthday cake while supplies last, and concessions will be available for purchase. This event is free for all ages.

As part of the County's ongoing commitment to providing the best care for the animals in our shelter, animal adoption fees have been reinstated as of January 1. These fees help encourage adoptions, ensuring every pet is placed in their new home responsibly. Adoption fees will range up to $100, depending on the animal type, age, and needs. The shelter will continue to offer vaccinations, spay/neuter services, microchipping, and, if needed, heartworm treatment, as well as weekday and promotional specials with reduced or waived fees and financial support for qualified adopters experiencing financial hardship. To view animal adoption fees, visit GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com.