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The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Lost Dog: Kiko, a black dog with a bit of white on his chin and toes, jumped out of his owner’s vehicle at Huddle House in Trenton earlier today. He is microchipped but wasn’t wearing a collar. If you spot him, please contact his family at 808-351-7899 and ask for Nikki Lyons.

Around Georgia: Missing Dog

by B.T. ClarkDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Jason Joel Ortiz, a 17-year-old from Norcross, has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jose Yahir Batz earlier this month.

Crime

Teen Arrested in Norcross Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old

by B.T. ClarkNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Skeleton Crew Bones Up on Christmas Fun: We love a good law enforcement facebook post around here and last night the Tybee Island Police Department gave us an image and a song. Enjoy!

Around Georgia: Humerus Hijinks With The Tybee Island Police

by B.T. ClarkNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

• Timeline: The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 on the 2400 block of Windsor Woods Lane in unincorporated Norcross.

Crime

Victim in Norcross Shooting Identified as 16-Year-Old

by B.T. ClarkNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

A man is dead after a shooting in unincorporated Norcross on Thursday afternoon, and Gwinnett County Police are seeking information from the public.

Crime

Shooting Leaves One Man Dead in Norcross

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 42-year-old woman from Norcross who has been missing since July.

Missing Georgia Woman Vanishes Under Mysterious Circumstances After Jail Release

by Thom ChandlerOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

A fire broke out at The Elliot Apartments on Northridge Way on Wednesday afternoon, displacing 20 tenants. No injuries were reported.

Fire

Apartment Fire in Norcross Displaces 20 Residents

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

A man was fatally shot outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross, prompting a search for the suspect who fled the scene.

Crime

Man Killed in Shooting At Jimmy Carter Boulevard Gas Station in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Meadowcreek High School’s RoboMustangs robotics team secured a significant victory at the Albany qualifier for the Peachtree District Championship in the FIRST National Robotics Competition.

Meadowcreek High School Robotics Team Wins National Robotics Competition

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Starting September 1, residents and businesses in the City of Norcross will see a 4.8% increase in their waste collection charges. This adjustment, in line with the city's contractual agreement with Waste Management, mirrors the 4.8% rise in the Consumer Price Index for Water, Sewer, and Trash Services.

Trash Fees are Going up in Norcross: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024

🌐 The Big Picture: Arson is a severe felony crime in Georgia, with stringent penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines.

Crime

61-Year-Old Woman Arrested in 2 Norcross Arson Cases

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

Man Standing On Stage Facing An American Flag

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in Norcross Delayed Due to Rain

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024

🌞 The Gist: The City of Norcross has announced that sanitation and recycling services will experience a one-day delay from Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, May 31, due to the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. There will be no services provided on the holiday itself.

City of Norcross Announces Trash Collection Schedule for Week of Memorial Day

by Thom ChandlerMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

🗓️ The Gist: Intermittent lane closures and a full road closure are scheduled for North Peachtree Street between Sunset Drive and Buchanan Street in Norcross from Friday, May 24 to Thursday, May 30.

Traffic & Transportation

Lane Closures and Full Road Closure Scheduled for North Peachtree Street in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A man and a woman were arrested in Gwinnett County and accused of conspiring to stage a robbery at a Norcross business, falsely reporting a crime involving a theft of $2,800.

Crime

Staged Robbery Leads to Arrests in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Railroad crossing sign near railway

Fire

What Was The Fire Near The Railroad Tracks in Norcross Today?

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024

The Gist: A fatal police shooting occurred at a Waffle House in Norcross, Georgia, on April 18, ending with the death of a suspect wanted for robbery.

Crime

Police Chase and Shooting Started at Norcross Waffle House

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024

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