Gwinnett Sun | Page 12 Of 20

On August 28, 2023, Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, a 20-year-old resident of Alpharetta went missing. Initially reported in Gwinnett County, her disappearance puzzled investigators and concerned her family and community.

The Disappearance and Death of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

🏠 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police have charged three people in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on May 3, while the homeowner was out of town. A fourth female suspect remains unidentified.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Charge 3 in Residential Burglary, Seek 4th Suspect

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

👮 The Gist: A 15-year-old girl reported missing in Lawrenceville was located and returned home safely with the help of a police helicopter on May 29.

Video: Missing Child Rescued After Being Located by Police Helicopter in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024

🎓 The Gist: Dr. Eric R. Davidson, principal of Duluth High School, and Dr. Erin A. Hahn, principal of B.B. Harris Elementary School, have been appointed as new Cluster Superintendents for Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Two Gwinnett County Principals Promoted to Top District Leadership Roles

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2024May 28, 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: Due to the current weather conditions, the Peachtree Corners Memorial Day Ceremony has been relocated to City Hall. The ceremony, which was originally planned to take place at the veterans monument, will now be held indoors to accommodate for the inclement weather.

Peachtree Corners Memorial Day Ceremony Moved to City Hall Due to Weather

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: The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help locating 15-year-old Gabriel Sean Martin, who went missing from his Lawrenceville home on May 22.

15-Year-Old Lawrenceville Boy Missing: Have You Seen Him?

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

📊 The Gist: Residents of the proposed City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County voted in favor of cityhood with 56.96% of the vote.

Your Government

Election Results: Gwinnett Voters Say ‘Yes’ To New City of Mulberry

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 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: Incumbent Sally Harrell won the Democratic primary for Georgia's Senate District 40, securing 70.83% of the vote.

Your Government

Election Results: Sally Harrell Secures Victory in Georgia Senate District 40 Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

📊 The Gist: Incumbent David Scott won the Democratic primary in Georgia's District 13, defeating six primary challengers and securing enough of the vote to avoid a runoff, while Jonathan Chavez emerged victorious in the Republican primary.

Your Government

David Scott Fends Off Primary Challengers in District 13 Election

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

😢 The Gist: A man was found dead inside a vehicle in a Lilburn parking lot early Sunday morning, following a shooting that began on Indian Trail Lilburn Road.

Crime

Deadly Shooting in Lilburn Parking Lot Under Investigation

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

A close up shot of a cat s face

Rabies Alert: Rabid Cat Found in Snellville

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024

😮 The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department swiftly apprehended a man with multiple outstanding warrants who was found in a vehicle reported stolen just hours earlier.

Gwinnett Police Nab Wanted Man in Stolen Vehicle Hours After it Was Stolen

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

😄 The Gist: The Splash Pad at Lilburn City Park is set to open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18, providing a fun and refreshing way for children to enjoy the summer months.

When is The Splash Pad at Lilburn City Park Opening?

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

😢 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police is asking for the public's assistance in locating Jennifer Ledesma, a 21-year-old woman who went missing from her Buford residence on May 10, 2024.

Have You Seen This Missing 21-Year-Old Buford Woman?

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

UPDATE: (Verbatim from the Gwinnett County Police Department) – Next-of-kin notification has been made for the three children. The victims have been identified as Arianny Rodriguez (age 13, Atlanta), Carlos Rodriguez (age 9, Atlanta), and Chadal Rodriguez (age 11, Atlanta). Their mother was at a local hospital with another child who was being treated for an unrelated injury.

Crime

Three Children and One Adult Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Gwinnett County Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024