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On May 8, officers responded to the area of Stone Mountain Highway and Paxton Drive following reports that Alonza Caswell Brown was missing from a nearby shopping center.
Posted inMissing

Have You Seen Missing Snellville 66-Year-Old Alonza Caswell Brown?

by B.T. ClarkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Update: According to police, Brown has been located and is safe. The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a 66-year-old male from Snellville. On May 8, officers responded to the area of Stone Mountain Highway and Paxton Drive following reports that Alonza Caswell Brown was missing from a nearby shopping center. […]

A lightning strike during last night’s storms set a Snellville home ablaze, sending firefighters racing to the scene and forcing one person to evacuate.
Posted inFire

Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire In Snellville

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025
Gwinnett County Police discovered a man shot dead inside a vehicle on Bryant Drive around 5 p.m. on April 19. Officers from the Bay Creek Precinct responded to reports of a shooting and found the victim deceased at the scene. The Homicide Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Medical Examiner's Office all responded to investigate.
Posted inCrime

Man Found Shot Dead in a Vehicle in Gwinnett County

by B.T. ClarkApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025
The parents of 2-year-old Maya Getahun filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville after their daughter died following an ant bite reaction.
Posted inHealth

Toddler Dies After Fire Ant Bite. Parents Sue Georgia Hospital

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Snellville residents can now satisfy their chicken sandwich cravings at the brand new Chick-fil-A on Centerville Highway. The restaurant opened its doors Thursday and plans to honor 100 community heroes with free chicken for a year.
Posted inFood

New Snellville Chick-fil-A Opens

by B.T. ClarkMarch 6, 2025
🕵️‍♂️ What’s Happening: Family members of Skye Ethan Wilkins called 911 on the night of February 7, reporting him missing. They’re concerned about his manner of speech and say he may need medical attention.
Posted inMissing

Have You Seen Missing Snellville Man, Skye Ethan Wilkins?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025
A quiet Snellville neighborhood turned into a crime scene Tuesday morning when a man opened fire on deputies attempting to serve a warrant. Authorities say no officers were injured, and the suspect is now in custody, facing serious charges.
Posted inCrime

Suspect Opens Fire on Deputies in Snellville

by Crime ReportsFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Michelle Marks, who police say lost custody of Royal last year in Oklahoma due to child neglect, now faces kidnapping charges.
Posted inCrime

Mother accused of kidnapping 7-year-old son in Snellville

by B.T. ClarkDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024
Edwin Mendez, 32, of Snellville, has been charged following a police shooting late last night on the 3600 block of Holland Drive. Charges include aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, reckless conduct, and shooting a firearm within 50 yards of a public roadway.
Posted inCrime

Snellville Man Charged After Police Shooting: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024
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.
Posted inBusiness

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024
Gwinnett County detectives have arrested Emory Clark, 39, of Snellville, and charged him with manslaughter under Georgia’s new Austin’s Law. Clark’s arrest follows a month-long investigation into the fentanyl-laced drug overdose that led to the death of 23-year-old Christian Howell in Lawrenceville.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Man Charged With Manslaughter For Selling Drugs Laced With Fentanyl

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024
A man is behind bars in Gwinnett County after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him hitting a three-year-old child. James Collins, 44, of Snellville, was arrested on August 10, following the viral spread of the video, which prompted a swift response from local law enforcement.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Striking Toddler at Local Kroger

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024
SNELLVILLE -- A woman was found dead and a man injured in a domestic-related incident in Snellville last night.
Posted inCrime

Snellville Woman Found Dead and Man Shot in Apparent Attempted Murder-Suicide

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024
A close up shot of a cat s face
Posted inHealth

Rabies Alert: Rabid Cat Found in Snellville

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024
🚨 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police arrested three teens found in a stolen car involved in a recent shooting in Snellville.
Posted inCrime

Three Teens Arrested in Stolen Car After Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Update: Authorities have recently shed more light on the tragic events that unfolded in Snellville. The investigation has taken a turn as officials now classify the incident as a double murder and suicide.
Posted inCrime

Double Murder and Suicide in Snellville: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024
🚨 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police Department officers were involved in a shooting at an apartment community in Snellville after a man armed with a handgun fired at them.
Posted inCrime

Officers Use Deadly Force in Response to Suicide Threat in Snellville

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 2024
Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Moses Kitchen has been found and is safe. The original story is below.
Posted inMissing

72-year-old Moses Kitchen Has Been Found

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

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