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Safety Measures – Kitchen

Fall weekends are perfect for cooking cozy meals at home, but did you know that cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Agency? Here’s your 2-minute safety check: Make sure dish towels, paper towels, and oven mitts are kept away from the stove. Comment “Done” if you completed today’s safety check. Let’s see how many Gwinnett families are fire-ready this weekend. For more safety tips, visit: GwinnettSafety411.com

Lt. Jenaro Hare from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach for his outstanding presentation

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Oct

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Lt. Jenaro Hare from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach for his outstanding presentation

A big thank you to Lt. Jenaro Hare from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach for his outstanding presentation on “Protect Your Everyday – If You See Something, Say Something.”Your insights on recognizing terrorism-related suspicious activity were eye-opening and an important reminder that keeping our community safe is a shared responsibility.Remember: If you see something suspicious, say something to local authorities or call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.

Jimmy Carter Day Celebrations — 01-Oct-2025

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Oct

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Jimmy Carter Day Celebrations — 01-Oct-2025

Earlier today, we had the privilege of celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter at the first-ever Jimmy Carter Day at Best Friend Park. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson presented the Carter family with a Key to the County and Proclamation to honor Carter’s lasting impact on our community and beyond. Thank you to everyone who joined in-person and virtually!

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Oct

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Announcements

Fire Prevention Month -Oct

October is Fire Prevention Month, and seconds matter! Most home fires can be prevented with simple steps: • Working smoke alarms • Safe cooking • Practiced escape plan We’ll be sharing resources and safety reminders throughout the month to help families stay protected.Visit GwinnettCounty.com/ResidentialFireSafety for more information about fire prevention or to download a residential safety guide.

Board/Member Meeting – Lt Jenaro Hare Speech

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Oct

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Board/Member Meeting – Lt Jenaro Hare Speech

You’re Invited!Join the Gwinnett Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association for an evening withLt. Jenaro Hare from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office – Community Outreach. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 7:00 PM Gwinnett County Fire Headquarters408 Hurricane Shoals Rd NELawrenceville, GA 30046This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with our community partners.We look forward to seeing you there!

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Oct

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America Recycles Day – 08-Nov-2025

Recycle your items at America Recycles Day Have some hard-to-recycle items? Rain or shine, you can bring them to America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Volunteers will remove items placed in disposable containers from the trunk or back seat of your vehicle. Recycling electronics is free except for projection/console TVs ($35), computer monitors ($15), and printers ($5). For a full list of acceptable items, visit GwinnettCB.org or call 770.822.7141. If you’d like to volunteer at this event, visit VolunteerGwinnett.net.

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Oct

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Volunteering Days – 17th to 19th Oct

Volunteer for Great Days of Service The annual Gwinnett Great Days of Service volunteer weekend returns October 17 through October 19, bringing together thousands of individuals, corporations, schools, civic organizations, and communities to lend a hand with critical needs around the county. Register today at VolunteerGwinnett.net. Don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful change in our community!

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County Offices Holidays – Nov & Dec

County offices closed for November and December holidays All Gwinnett County Government offices, apart from operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday Thursday, November 27 to Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, December 24 to Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday

Free Groceries For Families — 14th & 28th Oct

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Oct

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Free Groceries For Families — 14th & 28th Oct

Find free groceries for families in need Struggling with food insecurity? Volunteer Gwinnett, in partnership with Atlanta Community Food Bank, is helping those in need through free drive-thru food distributions. The food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The next distributions will be held on Tuesday, October 14 at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville and Tuesday, October 28 at Best Friend Park in Norcross. For more dates, visit GwinnettCounty.com/FoodResources.

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Oct

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Recycle Day — 08-Nov-2025

Recycle your items at America Recycles Day Have some hard-to-recycle items? Rain or shine, you can bring them to America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Volunteers will remove items placed in disposable containers from the trunk or back seat of your vehicle. Recycling electronics is free except for projection/console TVs ($35), computer monitors ($15), and printers ($5). For a full list of acceptable items, visit GwinnettCB.org or call 770.822.7141. If you’d like to volunteer at this event, visit VolunteerGwinnett.net.