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Gwinnett Water Resources wants to hear from you! Residents can share their honest feedback on water quality and tap water use through a brief survey. Survey answers can help improve water services in the county and guide future education and outreach efforts. To take the survey, visit GwinnettCounty.com/YourWaterYourSay. To learn more about Gwinnett’s water, visit Gwinnetth2o.com.

Gwinnett County brings you the latest news and happenings about your community through Eye on Gwinnett, your weekly County updates in 60 seconds or less. What you'll see in this episode: Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson to deliver first serve at Atlanta Vibe volleyball game Gwinnett Parks and Recreation celebrates 40 years of serving the community County welcomes International Walk for Peace with a special proclamation Check out more videos on TV Gwinnett Video on Demand.

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the increased cancer risks firefighters face in the line of duty, and the importance of prevention, protection, and early detection. From fire suppression to EMS response, exposure to hazardous substances can happen on any call. Our firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics work year-round to reduce risks through proper gear use, decontamination practices, and health monitoring, all to stay ready to serve the community. This month, we honor those affected and reaffirm our commitment to safety, awareness, and long-term health for our first responders.

Save the date! Join us and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, February 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Safely dispose of up to five containers of household hazardous waste items — completely FREE! Accepted containers include a box or tote about the size of a typical printer paper box or banker's box. Accepted items include:• Aerosol pesticides• Batteries• Oil-based paints and stains• Fire extinguishers…and more!Items NOT accepted:• Ammunition• Radioactive waste• Pharmaceuticals• Biomedical/biohazard wasteView the full list of accepted materials and examples of accepted containers at GwinnettCB.org/Events.

Have you checked for product recalls lately? The Consumer Product Safety Commission regularly issues recalls on everyday items, from household products to children’s toys.Take two minutes today to visit CPSC.gov/Recalls and see if any recalls affect you. Like this post if you completed today’s safety check.

The Walk for Peace has officially entered Gwinnett County! The monks are currently traveling northbound on Five Forks Trickum Road toward Rockbridge Road, escorted by Gwinnett County Police. Those wishing to support and witness the monks along their journey may do so along Rockbridge Road, beginning after Pine Circle. The monks will remain on Rockbridge Road until reaching E Park Place Boulevard. The monks will stop to eat lunch at Walmart, 1825 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain. A portion of the 2,300-mile Walk for Peace by Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, will arrive in Gwinnett, Wednesday, December 31. Their journey…

The best way to honor Martin Luther King Jr. is to serve your community!Every year, we celebrate his legacy by hosting multiple service projects across the county.Check them out and register to volunteer at GwinnettCounty.com/MLKDayofService.

As the year comes to a close, we’re reminded that not every meaningful call involves flames or sirens. Some of the moments that stay with our crews are the quiet ones: Holding someone’s hand during an emergency Helping an older adult who fell at home Sharing fire and life safety tips with a new friend Calming a frightened child Carrying a pet back to its owner These moments don’t get photographed, but they matter just as much. Every day, our crews see people at their best, their worst, and everything in between, and they show up with compassion, skill, and…