Front Yard Tree Program!
19
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Announcements

Front Yard Tree Program!

Looking to beautify your front yard? Apply for the Front Yard Tree Program! Homeowners in unincorporated Gwinnett County may be eligible to receive two native trees of their choice at no cost. This initiative will help expand the county’s tree canopy, improve air quality, and make our neighborhoods more vibrant! Explore tree types and more by visiting GwinnettCounty.com/FrontYardTree. Applications open Friday, January 9
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Lithium-Ion Batteries — Safety Tips
19
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Tips

Lithium-Ion Batteries — Safety Tips

WARNING: Lithium-Ion batteries are causing more fires in Gwinnett!Our firefighters are responding to more lithium-ion battery fires, and they’re dangerous for you and our crews. These batteries can ignite without warning and release toxic fumes when burning.Here’s how to stay safe:• Use only the charger that came with the device• Stop using any battery that looks swollen, damaged, or hot• Charge on a hard, flat surface — NOT beds or couches• Don’t charge overnight or when you’re away• Keep batteries away from direct heat and sunlight• If your device smokes, sparks, or hisses, GET OUT and call 911This post could…
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FireHouse – FireFighters — Bufford
19
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Events, InTheNews

FireHouse – FireFighters — Bufford

Fire crews battled a fire in Buford this afternoon.(Buford, Ga., Dec. 18, 2025) – Firefighters responded at 3:44 p.m. to multiple 911 callers reporting an apartment fire at the Plantation Ridge Apartments at 1022 Level Creek Road in Buford. The 911 caller advised that there was a fire behind their apartment unit, and the fire was spreading to the second floor. The 911 callers advised dispatch that people were evacuating the apartments.  Medical crews on the scene were utilized for firefighter rehabilitation. There were no injuries found on the scene. Fire Investigators responded to the scene for cause and fire determination. The…
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Battalion Chief Matt Bowen -GCFES – Retirement
18
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Battalion Chief Matt Bowen -GCFES – Retirement

Today, we proudly honor Battalion Chief Matt Bowen as he retires from Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services after an extraordinary career that began on November 2, 1996. For Chief Bowen, the fire service was more than a career, it was a calling sparked early in life after growing up near a Gwinnett County firefighter. That inspiration grew into nearly three decades of dedicated service to this community.Throughout his career, Chief Bowen served with professionalism, humility, and commitment in the following roles: • Firefighter – Stations 21C & 13C• Driver/Engineer – Stations 3A, 22A, 9A, and Fire Academy Instructor• Lieutenant – Stations…
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The Annual UGA Plant Sale
17
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Updates

The Annual UGA Plant Sale

Calling all plant lovers! The annual UGA Plant Sale is back. Choose from a variety of flowering and fruit plants to enhance your space or garden and support UGA Extension’s 4-H and Master Gardener programs. Preordering begins on January 2 and ends on February 28. Visit GwinnettCounty.com/UGAPlantSale to learn more.
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Winter shifts EMS calls
17
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Winter shifts EMS calls

Winter shifts EMS calls in ways many people don’t realize. •More slips and falls on wet or icy surfaces•More cardiac calls from cold weather and holiday stress•Patients lose body heat faster, even indoors•EMS adjusts gear and treatment to keep patients warm How you can help:Keep walkways clear, make your address easy to see, and check on older adults during cold snaps.
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Holdays – Eco-Friendly Tips
15
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Holdays – Eco-Friendly Tips

The holidays are here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate sustainably!Try these eco-friendly tips:• Pick gifts with recyclable or minimal packaging• Save and reuse gift bags and boxes• Recycle wrapping paper (skip metallic and laminated kinds)• Give greeting cards new life as gift tags or recycle them• Recycle your live tree at Bring One for the Chipper on January 24 at Bethesda Park
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HouseFire – FireFighters — SNELLVILLE
15
Dec
By Venkata Sridhar Panchagnula
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Events, InTheNews

HouseFire – FireFighters — SNELLVILLE

(Snellville, Ga., Dec. 14, 2025) – Firefighters responded at 1:04 a.m. to reports of a house fire at the 3000 block of Jonathan Court in Snellville. The 911 caller advised that the neighbor’s house was on fire, and his wife was still inside the home.Two adults were affected and displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross was requested by the homeowner.For more information, click Bit.ly/SnellvilleFire2025 
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