Updates

Clearing space for holiday gatherings? If you live in unincorporated Gwinnett, you can set out two bulk items each week for free! Just be sure to schedule your pickup in advance.Making room for family, friends, and holiday cheer has never been easier. Schedule today: GwinnettCounty.com/RequestBulkPickup

On Saturday, November 15, the Yellow River Water Trail joined Gwinnett Parks and Recreation, Gwinnett Water Resources, and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful to support the 10th annual Yellow River Trash Bash. The Yellow River begins north of Lawrenceville and flows through Gwinnett County as part of its 76-mile course, making it a vital resource for our local environment. Across 15 cleanup sites, 180 volunteers removed 3,995 pounds of debris, including 32 tires, 26 bags of trash, and several unusual items like a deer stand, car door, office chair, sled, hard hats, and a basketball hoop. Volunteers also cleared a quarter-acre of…

Volunteer Gwinnett proudly partnered with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and the Keybo Building Bridges Foundation to support the fifth annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on November 6 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Over four days, 507 volunteers contributed 1,201 service hours to help sort, pack, and distribute 108,284 pounds of food, providing 3,000 holiday meals to families across Gwinnett. This annual event continues to demonstrate the power of Gwinnett’s volunteer service and community collaboration.

Join us Monday, January 19 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer Gwinnett will host service projects across the county, including wetland cleanups with Gwinnett Water Resources, food packing for homebound seniors, a Mobile Food Distribution, and activities with Gwinnett Parks and Recreation. Whether you’re serving outdoors or supporting behind the scenes, every act of service helps build a more united, caring community. Visit VolunteerGwinnett.net to learn more or email VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com to host a project through the Gwinnett Serves program.

No permit? No problem, if you’re only burning natural vegetation.These fires do not require a written permit, but you must follow safety rules: Allowed:• Leaves• Limbs• Natural vegetative debris that falls on your property Not Allowed:• Trash• Plastics• Furniture• Lumber treated or paintedKeep smoke low. Keep neighbors safe. When in doubt, don’t burn it.

The holiday rush looks different at the firehouse.As homes fill with lights, gatherings, and celebrations, our crews prepare for the calls that come with the season: cooking fires, heating emergencies, carbon monoxide alarms, and winter hazards.December is our busiest month.So as your family leans into holiday traditions, we’ll be sharing the simple steps that make the biggest difference in keeping your home safe.Thank you for letting us serve this community and thank you for doing your part to help keep Gwinnett safe.Let’s make this December a safe one. Together.

Need a warm place to rest tomorrow, November 28? With temperatures expected to drop below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, find temporary, overnight relief at one of our five warming stations. Locations are open from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am and include a nourishing meal. For a list of locations and bus routes, visit GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations or call 770.822.8850.

Don’t let the winter chill put a damper on your spirits! Grab your swimsuit and have a splash at one of Gwinnett’s year-round aquatic centers that offer exercise classes, swim lessons, and special events.Come celebrate the silver anniversary of Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center at 25 Years of Aquatic Fun! on Friday, December 5 from noon to 6:00pm. Bring the family for free admission to the pool, plus swim evaluations from a certified water safety instructor, a lifeguard challenge, and cake and punch.Every month, Bogan Park Aquatic Center hosts Bogan Kids Club for ages 6 to 12 with swimming, dinner, games, and themed crafts…