Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Recordings include suspect Lauren Brown's 911 call and early radio reports from a Gwinnett firefighter explaining the situation.
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Wednesday, April 17
Gwinnett Police released audio from the April 10, 2013 standoff in Suwanee, during which Lauren Brown held five Gwinnett firefighters hostage and was subquently shot and killed by police. The audio includes a 911 call by Brown, who told a dispatcher that he was suffering from a heart attack and later held the firefighters hostage after they had arrived at his home on Walnut Grove Way. Also included is Gwinnett Fire Department radio traffic, including a report from a firefighter that Brown was armed and wanted to get the utilities to his home re-connected. Attached are excerpts from those recordings. See also:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Captor is dead, Gwinnett firefighters and a Gwinnett police officer are OK after the incident ends in gunfire off Taylor Road.
The emergency call to Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services began Wednesday in Suwanee as a "typical call," according to spokesperson Tommy Rutledge. It ended about 7:30 p.m., some four hours later, with the caller dead after exchanging gunfire with a Gwinnett Police SWAT team. Five firefighters who were held captive were treated for superficial wounds at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. A Gwinnett Police officer who was wounded in the hand also was in "good" condition, a GMC spokesperson said late Wednesday. "It's a first for me," Rutledge said. "It's something we'll be talking about." The hostage-taker, who initially told responders he had chest pains, was pronounced dead by police after the SWAT team made the decision to enter …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Here are some entertainment options for January 18-21, 2013.
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Friday, January 18
It's a long holiday weekend, and there's plenty to fill it in Suwanee and Gwinnett. Courtesy of the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, here are some options. Suwanee/Duluth January 19-21 SOUTHERN DREAM VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SUWANEE SPORTS ACADEMY / GWINNETT CENTER 120 teams and 50 colleges in attendance. $5-$10 678-541-0179 www.suwaneesportsacademy.com/volleyball/volleyball-tournaments -- What are your weekend plans? Share them in the comments below. -- Post pictures of your weekend fun in our photo gallery. Buford January 19-23 NORTH GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL JURIED ART EXHIBITION-OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY Art Exhibit 12pm-5pm Free 770-904-0572 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com Duluth January 18 EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
News from Patch sites in the area.
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Thursday, January 17
Dreamland BBQ, a popular restaurant located in Peachtree Corners, caught fire Wednesday evening (January 16) around 5:30 p.m. The fire appears to have caused extensive damage. Gwinnett firefighters were called around 5:20 p.m. and had the fire under control shortly after 6 p.m., said Lt. Colin Rhoden, spokesman for the county fire department. "There were several patrons in the restaurant at the time, and the manager was able to get them and the employees out of the restaurant," said Rhoden. Rhoden said the restaurant manager saw smoke in the back of the restaurant, immediately called 911 and got everyone out of the building. "The manager told the 911 dispatch center that there was smoke in the attic and that he was unsure where it was …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Stay safe this New Year's when handling sparklers.
The Gwinnett County Fire Department held a demo earlier in December 2012 to show how to safely use fireworks and sparklers this season. According to the department, statistics show that in 2010, there were an estimated 8,600 injuries caused by fireworks treated in the U.S. hospital emergency rooms. While the only type of fireworks legal in Georgia are sparklers, the National Fire Protection Association reports that sparklers can cause serious burn injuries. They burn at about 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and are typically viewed by parents as relatively harmless fireworks for children, according to Gwinnett Fire. Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, Gwinnett Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief Steve Hrustich and Georgia State Fire Marshal …
Sunday, August 5, 2012
A blaze broke out near the Longhorn restaurant on Saturday evening. Another vehicle also was damaged.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Updated Aug. 6, 2012 A vehicle was destroyed by fire Saturday evening, Aug. 4, when flames broke out outside the Longhorn restaurant near the Mall of Georgia in Buford, according to a Gwinnett Fire spokesperson. Gwinnett Fire spokesperson Lt. Colin Rhoden said that a caller about 7 p.m. said that fire was close to the building, and Gwinnett Police noted that the fire was spreading quickly. On arrival, fire crews found one vehicle fully involved and part of the grass in the area on fire. -- Did you witness this blaze? Upload your pics, and add your comments. Firefighters quickly laid out fire hose lines and extinguished the fire. One vehicle was totally damaged, and another vehicle close to the first sustained damage by exposure. The fire …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services crews responded to several storm related incidents on Monday, May 21.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
An outbuilding was completely destroyed by fire in Buford after lightning struck a nearby tree during Monday evening's storms. Firefighters were dispatched to the 2900 block of Bart Johnson Road (off Hamilton Mill Road) in Buford at 7:25 p.m. after a 50x50 outbuilding caught fire. According to a Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services (GCFES) press release, the outbuilding was near a travel trailer, propane tanks and a single family residence. Did you experience damage or power outages from Monday's storms? Tell us in the comments below. "Due to the advanced state of the fire, crews operated in a defensive mode," stated GCFES public information officer Lt. Eric Eberly. "Firefighters deployed numerous handlines to protect exposures and …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Incident happened late Saturday.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Updated 10:04 a.m., April 29 Gwinnett Fire-Swift Water Rescue rescued two individuals and one dog stranded on an island in the Chattahoochee River near Buford Dam late Saturday, according to a media release. Lt. Eric Eberly said Sunday that the individuals reported in a 911 call that their boat was quickly taking on water and was about to sink when they made it to the island. Within a short period of time, swift water crews found the party of three in no distress, Eberly said. No injuries were reported. Names were not released. Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Here are some cooking tips and a video on Thanksgiving holiday safety.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The Thanksgiving holiday is typically a time when family and friends gather to share a meal and give thanks. As preparations for the busy holiday get underway, firefighters have some important tips for safe cooking practices. Unsafe cooking practices are the leading cause of residential fires. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and the National Fire Protection Association are calling on all cooks to include the following fire safety tips in their recipes: If you're planning to deep-fry your holiday bird, please remember to follow proper fire safety precautions. Be sure to read the instructions for your fryer and completely thaw your turkey or chicken before frying it. Watch a video to see a first-hand demonstration of what can …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Government dealing with change and challenges in many areas of the county.
The Gwinnett County budget review sessions are done, and now county leaders will begin the process of finalizing the Fiscal Year 2012 spending plan. Dealing with a $30 million revenue shortfall will be difficult, but the sessions also showed a county that still continues to deal with strong growth and change. Some highlights from the sessions: -- The county's senior population continues to grow. By the year 2020, it will exceed 200,000 people and will be larger than the population of school age children (5-19) for the first time. The county has had 91,830 home delivered meals and 59,837 senior center meals to date in 2011. -- The county's Community Activities department plans a solar blanket pilot project for the Mountain Park pool in 2012…
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