Emergency Alert Portlet

Winter weather update

Updated: January 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM


County offices closed
All offices, with the exception of those operations required for the comfort and safety of the residents of Gwinnett County, will be closed Wednesday, January 22.

Road Closures
Our emergency responders are currently responding to widespread accidents and hazards in the roadways. Please limit your travel on the roadways during this time.

Trials and hearings canceled
Trials and hearings are canceled and the Gwinnett County courthouse within the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will be closed on Wednesday, January 22.

Warming Stations open
Due to the projected overnight temperature of 35 degrees or below, Gwinnett County will open our five Warming Stations January 21 and 22 from 6:00pm to 7:00am. If someone you know needs a place to rest and eat a meal, please find a station near you. For more details, visit GwinnettCounty.com/WarmingStations or call 770.822.8850.

Solid waste collection may be delayed
Due to the potential winter weather, there may be a delay in solid waste services. Please place your trash and recycle out on your regularly scheduled day. If it is not serviced that day, it will be the next day. All trash and recycling is expected to be serviced by Saturday, January 25.

Tax Commissioner offices closed
Due to inclement weather and safety precautions, all Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 22. Please check GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com for updates regarding Thursday’s status.

Ride Gwinnett service impacted due to inclement weather
Due to inclement weather, Ride Gwinnett will not operate local, commuter, microtransit, or paratransit service on Wednesday, January 22. Ride Gwinnett will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate service updates as more information becomes available.

Clerk of Court’s office closed
Due to inclement weather, the Clerk of Court’s office will be closed Wednesday, January 22. Electronic filing of pleadings remains available 24/7 through eFile GA.

Schools
Find information about school closings or delays from Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools.

Protect your pipes from freezing
Gwinnett County is experiencing freezing temperatures. When it gets this cold, there is a higher potential for frozen or broken water pipes. You can help protect your pipes by winterizing your home with a few simple steps:
1. Insulate exposed pipes
2. Keep the heat turned on
3. Cover exposed water spigots

If you do experience burst pipes or another water-related issue, or if you are unsure if your issue is an emergency or whether it is your responsibility, you can read more about some of the most common issues:
Water leaks
Turning water off at meter
Water quality issues
Low water pressure or lack of hot water
Water outages

If you want additional information, please visit GwinnettCounty.com/ReportAProblem. If you are having a sewer, stormwater, or any other water-related emergency, please call 678.376.7000 to reach our 24/7 dispatch center.

Gwinnett Safety 411 offers tips for winter weather preparedness
Please visit Gwinnett Safety 411 for more tips on preparing for winter weather.

Winterization Tips Video

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