BusinessFire – FireFighters — Snellville

BusinessFire – FireFighters — Snellville

Our firefighters responded to this business fire on Tuesday i.e. 30-Dec-2025 afternoon.(Snellville, Ga., Dec. 30, 2025) – Firefighters responded to a reported commercial fire at 2:27 p.m. at Mavis Tires & Brakes, located at 3887 Centerville Rosebud Road SW.The 911 caller reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the rear of the business. Fire crews arrived on scene at 2:33 p.m. and found an active fire in a single-story detached garage located behind the main store. Fire was venting through the roof, and part of the structure had collapsed.Firefighters quickly deployed a hose line and used an aerial master stream…
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Happy New Year 2026!

Happy New Year 2026!

🎆 Happy New Year 2026! 🎆 As we welcome a brand-new year, our hearts are filled with gratitude. 💖 To Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services — thank you for your unwavering dedication, courage, and commitment to protecting our community every single day and night. Your service does not go unnoticed. 🚒🔥 To our incredible volunteers — your time, compassion, and willingness to step up make a real difference. You are the heart of everything we do. 🤝And to our amazing community — thank you for your support, kindness, and trust. Together, we continue to make Gwinnett a safer, stronger…
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Fun Activities in Gwinnett County — Jan-2026

Fun Activities in Gwinnett County — Jan-2026

(1) Fun Activities - For Everyone:  (a) Soaring Shuttles | January 7  1:00pm – 4:00pm | Best Friend Park | Free Serve up some family-friendly fun at this badminton showcase with music, games, and awards! (b) Astronomy Night: A Starry Eve | January 9 6:15pm – 8:15pm | Rhodes Jordan Park | Free Bring a blanket for a night of stargazing with stories, games, hot cocoa, and s’mores. (c) Viking Wood Art | January 11 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Bethesda Park | $16 (ages 15+) Use woodburning tools to make art, learn about Viking lore, and enjoy light refreshments.S’more Winter Fun | January 16…
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Gwinnett Parks & Rec Celebrates 40 Years!

Gwinnett Parks & Rec Celebrates 40 Years!

Since its inception in 1986, Gwinnett Parks and Recreation has expanded to more than 50 amenity-packed parks around the county with diverse recreational programming. As we commemorate four decades of community service, we celebrate the countless hands and hearts that have shaped our journey. The fun and games kick off on January 1 with the GeoGwinnett: Park and Seek Challenge! Bring the family out for a geocaching adventure that turns our parks into your own outdoor treasure map. Hidden caches await at unique locations, and each trailhead offers clues to guide your search. Along the way, take in the natural wonders and scenic paths…
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Appreciation — Gwinnett County Government — 20-May-2025

Appreciation — Gwinnett County Government — 20-May-2025

👏🎉Appreciations - PR & Marketing Manager | Gwinnett County Government   🎉👏 Our team received appreciation from the Volunteer Gwinnett Team for their contribution to the Mobile Food Distribution on 20-May-2025, for contribution in Passport Challenge: 2025 Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House. "THANK YOU!  We want to extend our sincere gratitude for your participation in this year’s Passport Challenge for the 11th annual Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House!  Your presence and engagement on Saturday at Gwinnett Place Mall truly made the event a success.  It was wonderful to see so many residents, including the enthusiastic children participating in the Passport Challenge, connect…
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Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 16-Dec-2025

Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 16-Dec-2025

👏🎉Appreciations - Volunteer Gwinnett -- Mobile Food Distribution  🎉👏 Our team received appreciation from the Volunteer Gwinnett Team for their contribution to the Mobile Food Distribution on 16-Dec-2025, at Shorty Howell Park.  " Volunteer Gwinnett would like to thank you for your incredible support during our Mobile Food Distribution event on December 16 at Shorty Howell Park. Your hard work made a meaningful impact, bringing food to families in need and easing their burdens. "  -- Volunteer Gwinnett Team  Together, we achieved: Total Pounds of Food Distributed: 11,837 Total Number of Households Served: 781  Total Number of Residents Served: 2,213 Total Number of Volunteer Hours:…
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HouseFire – FireFighters — Duluth – 26-Dec-2025

HouseFire – FireFighters — Duluth – 26-Dec-2025

We hope that tragedy never strikes, especially during the holiday season. However, we take pride in always being available and ready when it does. Firefighters were called to an apartment fire on Pleasant Hill Road on Thursday afternoon. At 2:14 p.m., fire crews responded to reports about a fire at the MAA Pleasant Hill Apartments, located at 2500 Pleasant Hill Road. The caller reported that something was on fire on a balcony and that people were leaving the building. One resident said they were cooking food on the balcony when the fire started. They tried to put it out, but the…
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New Year’s Night Celebration — Safety Tips

New Year’s Night Celebration — Safety Tips

New Year’s Eve is a night full of celebration, and preparing now can make it a safer one.Are you planning to celebrate the New Year with fireworks?  Before you welcome 2026, take two minutes to complete this safety check: • Clear dry leaves and debris from porches, decks, and yards.• Choose a safe fireworks area away from homes, cars, and trees.• Set out a metal bucket with water or sand for used sparklers and fireworks.• Check outdoor lighting so guests can see walkways clearly.• Create a no-kids zone around anything that sparks or burns.• Bring pets inside early. Fireworks can frighten…
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