Gwinnett residents can help local seniors keep warm this winter by donating new portable electric heaters at county fire stations through Feb. 28.

The county will deliver the heaters to seniors in need, along with a smoke detector and information on fire safety. To be eligible, seniors must be age 60 or older, must be Gwinnett residents and must be experiencing financial hardship. For more information contact Adrienne Noble t 678-377-4150 or adrienne.noble@gwinnettcounty.com.

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