38th Annual Lighting Tree At Gwinnett Historic Courthouse!

38th Annual Lighting Tree At Gwinnett Historic Courthouse!

We’re just days away from our Thanksgiving night tradition — the 38th annual Lighting of the Tree at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse! Santa will light the Great Tree to kick off the holiday season, getting you into the holiday spirit. Stick around to: · Take a photo with Santa (and share your holiday list with him).· Listen to live music under the glow of the tree.· Enjoy holiday activities and a gingerbread house contest.· Eat tasty food from our food vendors.The event begins on 27 -Nov-2025 at 5:30 pm; get there early to get a good spot!
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Red, Blue & You — Event

A heartfelt thank you to RedBlueYou.org for honoring our heroes at yesterday’s Red, Blue & You event. Your dedication to celebrating and supporting our first responders means more than words can express.Thank you for bringing our community together to recognize the incredible men and women who serve and protect every day. Another Red, Blue & You event in the books — and wow, what an amazing day honoring our incredible first responders. We are so thankful for every one of you who serve our community with courage, dedication, and heart.A huge thank you to Raymer Sales, the founder of Red,…
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Blight Bandits — GCFAAA — 4 Weeks – Community Service

Blight Bandits — GCFAAA — 4 Weeks – Community Service

2-Days Back :  (a) Yes, Blight Bandits emptied and recycled all of cylinders! WHEW! 3-Days Back :  (a) Blight Bandits picking up trash! Let's try to prevent this litter. Have a conversation with your adult kids. Do they throw things out their vehicle window? 1-Week Back :  (a) Blight Bandits are helping the city of Lawrenceville, Georgia, with a litter cleanup on a pass-through street that is known for litter. We picked up 6 bags of trash, a tire, motorcycle parts, clothing, and part of a backpack sprayer. (b) Blight Bandits are helping report downed government signs that need help.…
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Native American Heritage Month Celebrations – 18-Nov-2025

Native American Heritage Month Celebrations – 18-Nov-2025

Native American Heritage Month We invite our community partners to join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 18 beginning at 6:30pm in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Following the proclamation in the auditorium, a reception will be hosted in the atrium. Partners and community members can come together to honor this year’s theme — Circle of Togetherness – a reflection of unity, belonging, and the interconnectedness that strengthens our community. Register at GwinnettCounty.com/NAHM.
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Veteran Day Stand Down At Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC)

Veteran Day Stand Down At Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC)

Veterans Day Stand Down at GJAC  Today we were honored to be part of the Veterans Day Stand Down at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) — right by the Veterans Memorial.  CFA Volunteers, Community Risk Reduction Educators, and our Gwinnett County Firefighters joined together to teach Hands-Only CPR and share lifesaving safety information with our veterans and community members. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by and participated — your engagement helps make Gwinnett County a safer place for all.      
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Congratulations Class#38 -Graduation

Congratulations, Class #38! You Did It!  Please join us in celebrating the Gwinnett Citizens Fire Academy Class #38 on their graduation!  Over the past several weeks, these dedicated participants have learned firsthand what it takes to serve and protect our community — from fire safety and emergency response to teamwork and community engagement. Welcome to the CFA Alumni family! We’re so proud of your accomplishment and can’t wait to meet and volunteer alongside each of you.Here’s to continuing the mission of supporting our Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and making a positive impact in our community.
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Mobile Food Distributions – Tuesday’s – Nov & Dec – Register

Mobile Food Distributions – Tuesday’s – Nov & Dec – Register

Since 2020, Volunteer Gwinnett and the Atlanta Community Food Bank have partnered to provide residents with fresh and shelf-stable food through monthly drive-thru and walk-up distributions. These volunteer opportunities take place on Tuesday afternoons, with volunteers helping to sort, pack, and distribute food outdoors, rain or shine. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. Register to volunteer in November or December.
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