Updates

Saturday is the last day to donate items to our Ride Gwinnett Stuff-a-Bus!Drop off any canned or shelf-stable goods at the Ride Gwinnett Customer Service office. Or drop your items in the bins during your trip on any local, microtransit, or paratransit bus.

Are illness or mobility challenges making cooking difficult? We can help.Our convenient Home-Delivered Meals program provides five days of nutritious, dietitian-approved frozen meals to homebound seniors in Gwinnett. Meals are delivered weekly throughout the county. To learn more and sign up, visit GwinnettCounty.com/SeniorServices or call 770.822.8850 to connect with a community navigator.

                      Winter = Increased fire and EMS call volume February is often one of the coldest months in Georgia, and winter is one of the busiest seasons for Gwinnett Fire. More heating. More indoor activity. More safety risks.Firefighters encourage residents to stay prepared, practice safe heating habits, and make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. Awareness today can prevent emergencies tomorrow.Visit GwinnettSafety411.com for safer heating habits.

If you're a first-time homebuyer, you might be eligible for Gwinnett’s Homestretch Down Payment Assistance Program! New or existing Gwinnett residents aspiring to own a home can receive down payment assistance of up to $10,000 as a five-year deferred payment loan with 0% interest. To qualify, the home must be located within Gwinnett County and should not exceed $349,000 for an existing home or $410,000 for new construction. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/HomestretchDPA for a list of eligibility requirements and to apply.

Did you know it’s Data Privacy Week? Stay alert when entering personal information on websites accessed through QR codes. Cybercriminals can alter both digital and printed QR codes to redirect users to malicious sites. These sites may install malware, compromise your device, and put your personal data at risk.

UPDATE: Bring One for the Chipper has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 31.

Recycling made easy! Clean, empty glass containers can be dropped off at convenient sites across the county. It’s a small step that makes a big impact on sustainability. Find a location near you: GwinnettCounty.com/GlassRecycling

Black History Month traces its origins to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week to spotlight the achievements of Black Americans. He chose the second week of February to align with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two figures central to the fight for freedom and equality. The observance expanded in 1976, when President Gerald Ford urged the nation to honor Black history and culture for the entire month. Every American president since has continued the tradition, each year endorsing a theme that encourages deeper reflection on the legacy and impact of Black Americans.…

Starting Friday, January 23, you’ll find a new look, intuitive organization, and updated features to improve your online experience when you visit GwinnettCounty.com. Here’s what you should know: • You’ll now log in using the email address associated with your account, and existing passwords may need to be changed to meet updated security standards. • Water bill payment feature will remain the same for now. • The main web address, GwinnettCounty.com, is staying the same. • Individual pages will have new URLs to improve content organization. Please remember to update your bookmarks after the launch on January 23. To learn…