Four pop-up recycling events, a new way to recycle, will be coming to Gwinnett.
Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful (GC&B) and the Gwinnett County Department of Solid Waste, are teaming up for something new in September. Inspired by the popularity of pop-up shops, events, and food trucks, the two organizations have scheduled a series of pop-up recycling events. The events will include the collection of glass bottles and jars for recycling and paper for shredding.
These no-cost, rain-or-shine events will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates at the following parks:
- Monday, September 9: Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Road in Buford;
- Tuesday, September 10: Peachtree Ridge Park, 3170 Suwanee Creek Road in Suwanee;
- Wednesday, September 11: Lucky Shoals Park, 4651 Britt Road in Norcross; and
- Thursday, September 12: Lenora Park, 4500 Lenora Church Road in Snellville.
Schelly Marlatt, executive director of GC&B, says: “After 44 years as Gwinnett County’s leading eco-focused non-profit, we’ve learned that paper is one of those items that tend to pile up in our neighbors’ houses and offices. Our events that incorporate paper shredding are always well-attended, so we know that portions of our new pop-up events will be well-received by attendees. We are also extremely proud that glass recycling has not only returned to Gwinnett County but has also recently been expanded. Thanks to a Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and our partnership with Ripple Glass, we now have 15 glass recycling drop-off sites throughout the county. Unfortunately, the word still hasn’t gotten out to all our citizens – so these events will prove excellent opportunities for us to increase awareness.”
Attendees are asked to bring their items in disposable containers, as they will not be returned. To learn more about GC&B, and future events, visit www.GwinnettCB.org.
EMC Foundation makes awards to local nonprofits
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total of $130,000 in grants for organizations during its recent meeting, including $60,000 to organizations serving Gwinnett County.
- $15,000 to Camp Twin Lakes, a not-for-profit organization offering year-round recreational, therapeutic and educational programming for children facing serious illnesses.
- $15,000 to Extra Special People, Watkinsville, to provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC to attend a highly-specialized, individualized summer camp experience.
- $15,000 to The Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, Inc., an emergency food bank for residents of Lawrenceville and Dacula in Gwinnett County, for its Emergency Assistance Program.
- $6,000 to Camp Big Heart, Inc., which provides summer recreational experiences for children and adults with developmental challenges.
- $6,000 to Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS), Inc., a nonprofit agency serving children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC at Camp Hollywood in Lawrenceville.
- $3,000 to Georgia Lions Camp, Inc., a nonprofit organization aiming to provide unique recreational experiences for the visually impaired to allow six campers in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC.
Hunt joins Gwinnett Tech Board of Directors
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Gwinnett Technical College announces the appointment of Beverly Hunt, chief nursing officer at Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth, to its Board of Directors. She is an 18-year veteran of Northside Hospital. Since 2015, she has served as chief nursing officer at Northside Cherokee. In 2024, she transitioned to the chief nursing officer role at Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth. She holds a BSN from Emory University, an MHA, and an MBA from Georgia State University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.. Outside work, she enjoys cheering on her boys at the baseball fields or visiting her daughter at the University of Georgia. Other members of the board include Mark Abrams, Dean Collins, Srinivas Jalla and Raymer Sale.
Funds available for tailored training program
The Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board is seeking applications from Gwinnett County businesses to participate in the Incumbent Worker Training program. The federally funded program is available to businesses with five or more employees operating for at least one year in the seven-county area, including Gwinnett.
The program provides a maximum of $25,000 per employer and $7,000 per participant yearly to provide tailored training solutions. Employers are required to contribute 50 percent of the total training costs. Awards will be granted on a competitive basis. Learn more about the Incumbent Worker Training program and how to apply.
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