Suwanee - Great photo opportunities abound in Suwanee. The Atlanta freeze that struck in January, a flash mob at Suwanee Day, and the unveiling of the World Trade Center artifact are but a few photo-worthy events from this past year. Then of course, there's your adorable children, sunsets, and park play dates, which always make for terrific photos.

The City of Suwanee wants you to share your best photos with the community through the annual Snap Suwanee photo competition. Photographs should have been taken within the City limits of Suwanee, preferably within the past two years. A dozen or more of the submitted photos will be selected as winners and displayed at City Hall for approximately one year beginning in March.

Lawrenceville - With the spirit of the holidays in the air, the Gwinnett Braves have teamed up with Venture Sport Shows to host their 13th annual Toys for Tots drive. The event, spanning across three days in December, will bring together athletes and celebrities from the local area in support of a toy drive to benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – On Thursday, November 17 the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services will graduate their sixteenth Citizens Fire Academy. The ceremony will be held at the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters at 6:00 p.m.

According to Gwinnett County, “the Citizen Fire Academy is a 12-week program that allows citizens of Gwinnett County to learn about and experience the fire department first-hand. Not only do citizens learn about the organization and the services it provides, but they also learn valuable fire and life safety information that increases knowledge of what to do in emergency situations. Post-graduation citizens have opportunities to volunteer within the department as well as become a member of the Citizens Fire Academy Association.’

Light refreshments will be served  after the program.