Closures, Winter Weather Updates For Gwinnett County

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Gwinnett County government has issued a winter weather update for Wednesday, Jan. 17. Due to inclement weather, Gwinnett County trials and hearings are canceled. All Gwinnett County Government offices, including Gwinnett County Tax and Tag Offices are closed. All Gwinnett County Transit bus service is canceled.

Trash and recycling collection in unincorporated Gwinnett County will not take place. Residents who live inside city limits should check with their city for the status of their trash service.

All branches of the Gwinnett County Library are closed. Digital resources are available 24/7 at www.gwinnettpl.org.

Check the Gwinnett County website for additional updates throughout the day.

Health-care workers encourage residents to use caution during extremely cold temperatures. Whether inside or outside, cold weather can be dangerous to those who are not prepared to properly handle it. Advanced hypothermia (decreased core body temperature) can be accompanied by stiffness, excessive shivering, confusion, slurred speech, numbness or a weak pulse. Watch for changes in levels of consciousness and motor coordination, indicated by stumbles, mumbles, fumbles, and grumbles.

Symptoms of frostbite (skin damage due to cold temperatures) include gradual numbness, pale or purple skin, hard (wooden) skin, or tingling or burning in the impacted area. Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you know may be suffering from hypothermia or frostbite.

Children, older adults, and individuals with poor circulatory systems are at particular risk for hypothermia or frostbite. The Department of Health offers these tips to help cope with winter conditions when outside:

Layer your clothing to have more flexibility and control over how warm you stay. Avoid cotton clothing for winter activities.

Prepare for the unexpected. Most hypothermia cases occur due to an unexpected change in the weather or temperature.

Wear a warm hat; up to 50 percent of body heat is lost through the head.
Avoid getting wet when the temperature dips.
Wear waterproof boots or shoes to keep your feet dry.
Drink plenty of water. Avoid nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol.

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