Announcements

School’s back in session, and so are our fire safety programs. Schedule your fire station visit or classroom presentation today by visiting, GwinnettCounty.com/StationVisit

August is Purple Heart Month, and we'd like to remind Purple Heart recipients about the benefits available to them from the County: • 10% discount on park facility rentals • 10% discount on all admissions to pools, open gyms, and tennis centers • 10% discount on programs and classes • Free pet adoption • Discounted Community Garden plot through Harvest Gwinnett • Free radon or soil test from UGA Extension Gwinnett You must show DD214 discharge papers or Military Order of the Purple Heart membership card to receive the discounts.

Need a safe and affordable place for your children after school while you work? Our Building Brains Afterschool Program is here to help with kid-friendly fun and educational activities at eight elementary school locations. From STEAM-themed activities to arts, we’ve got something every kid will enjoy. Don’t miss out! Visit B2Anywhere.com, call 770.904.3500, or email B2Anywhere@GwinnettCounty.com to learn more. Child and Parent Services assistance is available to eligible families.

You can make a real impact on your local environment. The Adopt-A-Stream program through Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, gives you the training and tools to monitor stream health and fight water pollution. Don’t miss our next Bacterial Monitoring Workshop on Thursday, August 7 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at George Pierce Community Center in Suwanee. Reserve your spot now at GwinnettCB.org/Programs/Adopt-A-Stream.

We want to hear from you! Let us know how we can improve pedestrian safety, access, and mobility along Indian Trail Lilburn Road and the surrounding area. Come to the Norcross to Lilburn Multiuse Trail Study Public Open House to get informed and share your feedback. You can also provide feedback online using the interactive map tool at GwinnettCounty.com/NorcrossLilburnMap. Learn more about the Norcross to Lilburn Multiuse Trail at GwinnettCounty.com/UpcomingTrails. See less

As we celebrate Park and Recreation Month, we want to highlight our incredible Gwinnett Parks and Recreation team who keep our parks beautiful and thriving. From maintaining our parks to creating intentional programming and events, our staff ensures our parks are a place to unplug, play, and make memories. We can Build Together, Play Together because of your hard work and dedication. Thank you! #GwinnettParks #ParkandRecMonth2025 For Pics :

Native bees play a vital role in pollinating Georgia’s fruit and vegetable crops — including blueberries and watermelons — along with wildflowers, shrubs, and trees that protect watersheds and provide food and shelter for other wildlife. Join the statewide effort to improve pollinator health during the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 22 and August 23, and spend 15 minutes logging the pollinators you see at your home, school, or workplace, then submit your findings to GSEPC.org. Gwinnett is hosting several free pollinator counting events for all ages, including Friday afternoon at the Isaac Adair House in Lawrenceville, Saturday morning at Vines Park…

It is going to be a hot one today. Here are the expected heat indices (feels-like temperatures) for this afternoon. Do what you can to stay hydrated and cool everyone! #gawx

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Let's unite to raise awareness and take action to prevent tragic drownings. Every life lost to drowning is preventable. Remember these key safety tips:  Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted.  Empty tubs, buckets, containers and kids’ pools immediately after use.  Install fences around home pools.  Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. Let's make our communities safer around water. To learn more safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com.

Help us finish our Back-to-School Supply Drive strong! Please donate to our Back-to-School Supply Drive and help ensure every child starts the 2025-2026 school year prepared and confident. We’re collecting the following items through Monday, July 21, to support families and provide essential supplies: Bookbags/backpacks Colored pencils and markers Crayons Safety scissors Tissues Paper Crayons Pencils and erasers Glue sticks Pencil pouch Calculators Pens Index cards Highlighters Pocket folders Rulers Notebooks (composition and spiral)   Drop off new backpacks and school supplies at Gwinnett Police Headquarters or any of our six precincts across the county, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. For more details,…