Updates

The Gwinnett County Police Department is continuing the tradition of spreading holiday cheer and making a meaningful difference for local families in need. From now until Friday, December 12, they are accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys, valued $10 or more, for children ages 3 to 15. Donations can be dropped off at any Gwinnett Police precinct and headquarters.

Did your hauler miss your trash or recycling pickup? You can easily report it online! Visit GwinnettCounty.com/MissedCollection.

Live in unincorporated Gwinnett? You can get a free 65-gallon recycling cart!Just head to GwinnettCounty.com/RequestACart, enter your property info, and request yours today. Let’s make recycling simple and convenient!

According to the US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia, a strong cold front will move through starting from, November 9 and bring widespread freezing temperatures to our area through Tuesday night.Temperatures are projected to drop low enough to threaten unprotected or non-winterized plumbing, so now’s the time to get ready!Here are a few tips to help you prepare: • Make sure outdoor plumbing is winterized by Sunday to prevent burst pipes. • Check on vulnerable neighbors such as older adults who live alone. • Bring pets indoors and limit their time outside. • Bring in cold-sensitive plants or cover…

The Great Tree arrived this morning, marking the start of the holiday season in Gwinnett.Santa made a trip from the North Pole to welcome the 40-foot Norway spruce from the North Carolina mountains to its new home at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse.Missed Santa? Don’t worry, he’ll be back to light the tree on Thanksgiving night for the annual Lighting of the Tree!Mark your calendars for a festive, fun, and free night of photos with Santa, kids’ activities, live entertainment, self-guided tours of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, and more from 5:30pm to 8:00pm on November 27.Bring your family and kick off…

Help Gwinnett Parks and Recreation honor veterans at a special Veterans’ Brunch on Wednesday, November 5 from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the Bethesda Park Senior Center in Lawrenceville. Volunteers will support this meaningful event by assisting with setup, food prep, decorating, serving guests, refilling drinks, clearing tables, washing dishes, and general cleanup. This event brings together veterans and active adults in our community, so volunteers should be comfortable engaging with adults aged 50 and older. Are you ready to volunteer? Visit VolunteerGwinnett.net to register.

                  Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend!  Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. When you “fall back”, it’s also the perfect time to check your smoke alarms and change the batteries .A working smoke alarm can save your life — test them today and stay safe all season long!

Happy Halloween from Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services! Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls may be out tonight, but nothing is scarier than the dedication it takes to protect a community 24/7. As little ones fill their buckets with candy and neighbors light up jack-o’-lanterns, remember: behind every siren and every firehouse door is a crew standing ready. Tonight, while costumes and candy take the spotlight, your firefighters are still on call, keeping watch so trick-or-treaters stay safe. From our fire family to yours: Have a safe, fun, and unforgettable Halloween!

All Gwinnett County Government offices, apart from operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day and will resume regular hours on Wednesday, November 12. Offices will also be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash will be collected as normal throughout the holidays, except for Thanksgiving Day, when collection will be delayed. For more information, visit GCSolidWaste.com. A Magistrate Court judge will be available at the Gwinnett County Detention Center during the holiday.

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