FOCUS ON is a monthly feature that tells how your county government employees focus on providing high-quality services to you each and every day.

Do your part to help clean up Gwinnett County this spring. From March 1 to May 31, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful will sponsor the Great American Cleanup Gwinnett Challenge as part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program.

The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services will observe a total burn ban on all outdoor burning from May 1 – September 30, 2013, in Gwinnett County. All types of outdoor or open burning are prohibited during this time period, including the burning of trees, limbs, or any other yard waste, and the use of air curtain destructors for land clearing. For unincorporated residents, please contact your hauler to ask about adding yard waste service.

Gwinnett officials recently hosted a dedication ceremony to commend Mr. Maron Buice, community leader and former County commissioner who originated the Park and Ride Lots in Gwinnett County. Board Chairman Charlotte Nash and State Senator Renee Unterman commended Buice for his service and unveiled a plaque in his honor. The plaque is now on permanent display at the lot he founded.

Ever wonder where your water comes from? Find out on Saturday, May 11 at Shoal Creek Filter Plant as Water Resources celebrates National Drinking Water Week. The celebration takes place from 10:00am to 2:00pm and includes a tour of the filter plant, kids’ activities, and free refreshments.