Gwinnett County offers the Apartment Adviser newsletter to help multifamily communities throughout Gwinnett thrive and maintain the Gwinnett County standard of excellence. Apartment Adviser consists of tips and articles from various departments in Gwinnett County's Government to assist apartment managers in better serving their residents.
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Grill safely this summer
Outdoor grilling and barbecues are a great way to create memories with family and friends. However, the safe use and operation of open-flame devices are just as essential to having a good time. One of the leading causes of apartment and townhome fires involves the misuse of outdoor grills. The following fire safety regulations will help you enjoy this outdoor activity:
- Don’t use grills and barbecues indoors or on apartment balconies
- Grills and barbecues should be on ground level and at least 10 feet away from buildings
- Coals should completely cool and dry before disposing of them
- Grills and barbecues must always be attended
- Keep children and pets at least 5 feet away from any cooking area
For more fire safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com.
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Stay safe around pools
Accidental drownings are tragic reminders of how quickly life can be taken away. Although 90 percent of parents say they supervise their children while they are swimming, these adults are sometimes distracted by other activities. Here are some helpful tips to keep your kids safe in or around pools:
- Stay alert even with a lifeguard on duty
- Install secure barriers around home pools
- Ensure children wear a fitted life jacket whenever they are around water
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Take swim lessons with Gwinnett Parks to practice safe swimming
- Designate a Water Watcher, a responsible adult who watches kids in the water without distractions
Visit GwinnettSafety411.com to find more water safety tips.
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Join the Business Outreach Program
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner? Gain support, access to key tools and resources, and opportunities for engagement through the Gwinnett County Business Outreach Program! Designed to identify the needs of local employers, this program is a free service that supports business growth to help them thrive in Gwinnett. To learn more, visit GwinnettCounty.com/BusinessOutreach, call 678.518.6212, or email PnDBusinessOutreach@GwinnettCounty.com.
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Dispose of fat, oils, and grease properly
By being mindful of fat, oils, and grease disposal, we can help protect our sewer system and the environment. When rinsed down the drain, FOG solidifies, leading to blockages and potential damage. Save money and the environment with these helpful disposal tips:
- Scrape food scraps into the trash
- Wipe excess FOG off dinnerware and cookware before washing
- Use sink strainers to keep food scraps out of the drain
- Pour used FOG in a container with a lid and place it in the trash
Visit UnclogTheFog.com to learn more about proper FOG disposal.
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Recycle responsibly this Earth Day
Join the global community to celebrate Earth Day! Bring your hard-to-recycle items to Gwinnett's annual Earth Day recycling event on Saturday, April 26 at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. From 9:00am to noon, residents can drop off items that are typically more difficult to recycle, like electronics, latex and oil-based paints, tires, paper, and clothing. No need to get out of your vehicles because volunteers will remove items from disposable containers in your trunk or back seat. For a list of acceptable items and more details, visit GCSolidWaste.com.
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Grab a summer meal on-the-go
Gwinnett's Summer Meals program is back, providing free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch to children 18 and younger and those 19 and older with physical or mental disabilities. Nutritious meals are available from Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, August 1, and can be picked up Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm – including County holidays – while supplies last. Find a complete list of meal locations, bus routes, and more at GwinnettSummerMeals.com. If you're interested in volunteering for the Summer Meals program, visit VolunteerGwinnett.net.
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County offices closed for May, June, and July holidays
All Gwinnett County Government offices, apart from operations required for the comfort and safety of residents, will be closed Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27. Offices will also be closed Thursday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday and closed Friday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Regular office hours will resume the following business day.
Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day during the Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday weeks. Collection will remain the same during the Juneteenth holiday week. 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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