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Meetings

Diabetes Care Meeting – Lisa Graham

You're Invited! Join us for our April 2nd, 2025, meeting featuring Lisa Graham, MS-IHW, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHW – a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist – as she shares valuable insight on healthy eating and diabetes. Date: April 2, 2025 Time: From 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: GCFES Headquarters, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Attendees will also…

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LearnTheLingo

FireFighters– Vocab — LearnTheLingo -07

Some of the most recognizable firefighter equipment includes our fire hoses, axes, and our protective gear. But have you ever heard of the Halligan tool? Created by New York Fire Department First Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan in 1948, his namesake tool has since become a multipurpose piece of standard firefighting equipment nationwide. The Halligan tool is used for striking down barriers, prying open windows and doors, breaking locks, and more to ensure that firefighters can rescue anyone trapped within a burning structure. 77 years after Deputy Chief Halligan’s original prototype, the Halligan tool is a standard piece of our department’s…

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Events

Gwinnett Glass Recycling – 24-Mar-20205

Did you know that Gwinnett operates 13 glass recycling locations? Join Gwinnett Solid Waste and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful at pop-up glass recycling events throughout the county in March and April. Residents are encouraged to bring their glass to recycle and receive free bags and other items at each event.The next pop-up is Monday, March 24, at Bethesda Park in Lawrenceville from noon to 4:00 p.m. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/Recycling for future pop-up events. Contact Solid Waste at GCSolidWaste@GwinnettCounty.com or call 770.822.7141 with any questions.

Celebrate a Gwinnett Father-Son Duo Quick Action On Fire

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Events

Celebrate a Gwinnett Father-Son Duo Quick Action On Fire

We want to celebrate a Gwinnett father-son duo who proved that even the simplest actions in a fire response can save lives. Last year, Company 30 responded to a house fire and learned that a neighbor helped ensure a quick response. A young resident saw the fire from his bedroom and told his dad, who immediately called 911. The father also alerted his household and neighbors before helping them evacuate. Thanks to the actions of this father and son, our firefighters were able to get to the scene quickly and contain the damage to the property. Even a few more…

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Events

Food Distribution At Corners Outreach

Thank You, Volunteers! A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers who helped at Tuesday’s Food Distribution at Corners Outreach! This walk-up event was more than just food—it was about community, connection, and support. Special thanks to: Veronica, Ellen, Juliet, June, Barbara, Ora & Bernard CRR Educators – Cris, Kenisha & Hugo We were honored to serve alongside other incredible vendors providing baby supplies, health resources, and a warm meal from The Salvation Army mobile food…

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LearnTheLingo

FireFighters-Vocab — LearnTheLingo-06

We recently asked you what the definition of the term “Two on a Thief” is. And no, the “thief” in this instance isn’t going after a big bag of money. It’s going after H2O! When fighting fires, personnel will sometimes connect two hose lines to an appliance called "a water thief,” which then redirects or divides the volume of water as needed to respond to a growing fire. This officially creates “Two on a Thief!” Thank you for playing and we’ll see you next time for #LearntheLingo!

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Updates

GFES – Programs

Our fire educators are always in the community, visiting homes, schools, and businesses, to teach essential fire and life safety skills that prevent emergencies from happening. From home safety surveys to evacuation planning and fire drill monitoring, we have a list of programs aimed at keeping you safe. GwinnettFireEducation.com.

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Updates

National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is from 16-22 of Mar 2025 A simple mix-up can lead to an accidental poisoning. Thank you GA Poison Center Can you spot the difference? It’s easy to mix up products when the packaging, color, texture, or containers are similar. A simple mix-up can lead to an accidental poisoning. To prevent “look-alike” poisonings: Store medications and household products up, high, and out of reach of children. Read labels carefully and double-check products and medications before using them. Never leave young children unattended with medications or chemicals. If anyone uses the wrong product, call us at 1-800-222-1222.…

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Updates

Outdoor Burning – Updates

The end of the outdoor burning season will be here before you know it. The annual ban on outdoor burning will begin May 1 and run through September 30. Please remember that burning yard debris is limited to leaves, limbs, etc., that fall on your property. The burning of all solid waste and household garbage is prohibited. For more information, visit GwinnettCounty.com/OutdoorBurning

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Tips

Hazardous Waste Handling – Tips

Did you know there are safe ways to reduce the amount of hazardous materials in your home, such as pesticides, cleaners, dead batteries, and more? Using a plunger or plumber's snake, you can clear clogs without a drain cleaner. Vinegar and lemon juice mixed with water can also replace the need for glass cleaner. Batteries and car batteries can also be safely disposed of at nearby retail and auto parts stores instead of being discarded in your trash cans on the curb! The proper disposal of hazardous materials can go a long way to keep you, your family, and your…