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The Gist: A 19-year-old Georgia man is accused of killing his roommate using a TV Cable and then a knife. Erik Ruiz Lopez faces charges including aggravated assault, felony murder, and malice murder following a deadly altercation in Buford.

Crime

Georgia Man Accused of Using TV Cable and Knife to Kill His Roommate

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday, a quiet Buford neighborhood became the center of a homicide investigation that has left one man dead.

Crime

A Georgia Woman Called Police After Hearing Cries for Help. Police Discovered a Homicide Scene

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2024April 5, 2024

👤 The Details: Rohjae was last seen leaving Collins Hill High School in Lawrenceville and entering an Uber. Since her departure from school, she has not returned home.

Search Continues for 16-Year-Old Who Went Missing After Leaving Collins Hill High School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

🌳 The Gist: Officials in Gwinnett County have initiated construction of Singleton Park and its accompanying Greenway trailhead to enhance local greenspace.

Everything You Need to Know About Singleton Park in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🏎️ The Gist: A Stone Mountain man took a wildly misguided detour from an illegal street race to a jail cell after having a high stakes game of bumper cars with two police patrol cars.

Crime

Fast, Furious, and Foolish: Georgia Men Arrested After Street Race Turns into Demolition Derby

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A traffic accident with injury has blocked westbound lanes on Beaver Ruin Road at Bailey Drive in Norcross.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Crash Blocks Westbound Lanes on Beaver Ruin Road in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🏗️ The Gist: Gwinnett County completed the sale of the Stone Mountain Tennis Center site to Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC for $5.6 million, marking the beginning of a significant redevelopment effort in the county's southern corridor.

What’s Next For The Stone Mountain Tennis Center Site?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

The Gist: Following a collision on March 10, in Peachtree Corners that resulted in three fatalities, including one child, Aaron Vaughn has been charged with multiple crimes, including Murder in the Second Degree and Homicide by Vehicle.

Crime

Driver Charged in Peachtree Corners Crash that Killed Three, Including a Child

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

GJAC

Innovative Sensory Treehouse Set to Open in Gwinnett: A Haven for Enrichment

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Firefighters tackled a simultaneous gas and water leak on Dacula Road in Dacula, causing road closures and local evacuations on Sunday afternoon.

Gas and Water Leak in Dacula: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Leuze Electronics Inc., a globally recognized sensor solutions provider headquartered in Germany, has announced the relocation of its U.S. headquarters from Michigan to Gwinnett County. This strategic move involves a $1.2 million investment in the Gwinnett economy and is expected to create 17 new jobs in the area. The decision to choose Gwinnett County highlights the region's attractive business environment and skilled labor market, aligning with Leuze Electronics' growth objectives.

German Electronics Company Headquarters Will Bring $1.2 Million to Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A woman was critically injured after being shot in Lawrenceville in what police describe as a domestic-related incident.

Crime

Lawrenceville Woman Shot in Domestic Dispute

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

🕯️ The Gist: A 4-year-old girl was killed in a crash in the Mall of Georgia parking lot over the weekend. The child's name was Abigail Hernandez.

4-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Mall of Georgia: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police arrested three teens found in a stolen car involved in a recent shooting in Snellville.

Crime

Three Teens Arrested in Stolen Car After Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

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Crime

Georgia Family Targeted in Elaborate Abduction Fraud Scheme

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024

🔍 The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department is urgently requesting the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Calleigh Musgrove, reported missing from Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024March 8, 2024

🏠 The Gist: In April, Lilburn will mail out notices showing the 2024 values of homes and businesses. These notices are not bills but tell you how much the city thinks your property is worth.

Lilburn to send out property value notices in April

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024