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Gwinnett County police have identified the man found shot dead in a Snellville church parking lot as 28-year-old Oscar Alexis Cruz from Lawrenceville.
Posted inCrime

Man Shot to Death in Gwinnett Church Parking Lot Identified

by B.T. ClarkJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Gwinnett County police have identified the man found shot dead in a Snellville church parking lot as 28-year-old Oscar Alexis Cruz from Lawrenceville. What’s Happening: Authorities released the victim’s name after notifying his next of kin, confirming Cruz as the man discovered with a fatal gunshot wound early Monday morning. The shooting took place in […]

Drivers in Lawrenceville will face a tough commute today as city crews shut down a key traffic lane on Jackson Street.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Watch Out For This Lane Closure in Downtown Lawrenceville Today

by B.T. ClarkJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Seth Wright has been found and is safe. The original article is below.
Posted inMissing

How to Help Find Missing 30-Year-Old Lawrenceville Resident Seth Wright

by B.T. ClarkJune 20, 2025June 23, 2025
Lawrenceville residents can expect increased police presence this Saturday as demonstrators plan to gather at Bicentennial Park.
Posted inYour Community

ICE Protest Planned in Lawrenceville Saturday: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Longtime investigative reporter Randy Travis wants to protect your tax dollars from the inside as he launches his campaign for Lawrenceville City Council Post 3.
Posted inYour Vote

Former Fox 5 Watchdog Randy Travis is Running For Lawrenceville City Council

by B.T. ClarkJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawrenceville early Tuesday morning, with investigators now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence.
Posted inCrime

Lawrenceville Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting

by B.T. ClarkMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025
A fast-moving thunderstorm sparked a devastating house fire in Lawrenceville early Tuesday, displacing a family of 11 and leaving one firefighter injured during rescue efforts.
Posted inFire

Lightning Strike Causes Fire at Lawrenceville Home

by B.T. ClarkMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025
Lawrenceville residents, get ready for a Saturday full of laughter, friendly competition, and a little bit of traffic. The Family Promise Bed Race is back, and it is taking over Historic Lawrenceville Square on April 26.
Posted inEvents

Family Promise Bed Race Rolls Into Lawrenceville

by B.T. ClarkApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
What We Know: Marcus Robinson, of Dacula, faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of 21-year-old Jeffrey Gibson of Atlanta. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at Dillons Sports Bar on Dogwood Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Gibson was rushed to a local hospital by others at the scene but died from his injuries. Robinson is being held without bond at the Gwinnett County Jail.
Posted inCrime

Fatal Shooting at Lawrenceville Sports Bar: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025
Investigators believe the deaths resulted from a murder-suicide, though they haven't specified which brother they suspect fired the weapon or what might have motivated the tragedy. Autopsies are pending to confirm the exact cause and manner of death for both teenagers.
Posted inCrime

Georgia 19-Year-Old Twins Found Dead in Bell Mountain Murder-Suicide

by B.T. ClarkMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
A homeowner in Lawrenceville got an unwelcome surprise when they confronted a stranger who had helped himself to a shower in their basement before taking off with several items.
Posted inOdd News

Man Breaks Into Gwinnett County Home, Showers and Splits With Keys

by B.T. ClarkMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025
A power outage on East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville is expected to keep many businesses in the dark for most of the day.
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Power Outage in Lawrenceville Leaves Businesses in the Dark

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Lawrenceville leaders are considering a major expansion that could reshape the city’s future. A special City Council meeting on February 12 will focus on a resolution to extend Lawrenceville’s boundaries, adding more than 5,700 parcels of land and an estimated 19,000 new residents.
Posted inIn The Know

Lawrenceville Could Add 19,000 Residents: Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025
Cobb County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who has been reported missing.
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Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing 87-Year-Old Georgia Man with Dementia

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025
The case went cold for several years until Neal’s family contacted Sgt. Hegwood, supervisor of the Cold Case Unit, in 2024. They suggested that Carmen Hunt, who had been charged in a separate stabbing, was the likely suspect.
Posted inCrime

New Evidence in 2019 Gwinnett County Cold Case Leads to Arrest

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025
The Lawrenceville Police Department has unveiled a first for Gwinnett County: K9 Rowan, a 7-month-old Goldendoodle, is joining the force as a Community Wellness Dog. This initiative is a bold step to improve mental health support for first responders and deepen connections between police and the community.
Posted inYour Community

Lawrenceville Police Welcome First Community Wellness Dog

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025
What’s Happening: Forecasters predict extreme cold weather across the Southeast, including Lawrenceville. With higher energy use expected, electricity and natural gas prices could rise. Lawrenceville Utility customers, especially those on market-based rates, may see higher bills in February.
Posted inWeather

Prepare for Extreme Cold Weather in Lawrenceville

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025
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.
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Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

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

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