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🚨 The Gist: A second individual, Yenson Adrian Cedeno Acevedo, has been charged in relation to a violent home invasion that occurred in Lawrenceville in December.

Crime

Second Arrest Made in Lawrenceville Home Invasion Case

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

A close up shot of a cat s face

Health, Newsflash

Rabies Alert: Auburn Resident Bitten by Rabid Cat

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

The Gwinnett County Police Department is in mourning following the loss of a valued member of their team, K9 Peper. The department announced the death of the canine officer on February 25, after a sudden illness related to a mass found near her heart.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Mourn Loss of K9 Officer Peper

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

🛤 The Details: As storms battered the region, key highways and local roads across several counties faced significant disruptions:

Newsflash, Traffic & Transportation

Storms Wreak Havoc in Georgia, Disrupting Rush Hour With Downed Trees and Blocked Roads

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has unveiled the winners of the T-shirt Art Contest associated with the state's 18th annual Youth Birding Competition, spotlighting young artists from diverse locales across Georgia. Aleena Huang from Duluth distinguished herself as the grand prize winner with a captivating barred owl depiction, leading a group of participants hailing from various educational settings throughout the state.

Here Are The Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-Shirt Art Winners

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill that would call a temporary halt to a sales tax exemption the state has been using since 2018 to attract huge high-tech data centers.

Officials Say Tax Exempt Data Centers Drove Georgia Electric Bills Up

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: A Duluth woman faces charges following a disturbing social media video that captured a child in the trunk of her car.

Crime

Social Media Post of Child in The Trunk of a Car Leads to Georgia Mom’s Arrest

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Details: Gwinnett County Police were called to a home on Sterling Drive after concerns were raised by a family member unable to reach the occupants. Upon arrival, officers observed one person on the ground through a window, entered the home, and found two individuals deceased, prompting an investigation into the incident as domestic-related and potentially a murder-suicide.

Crime, Newsflash

Two Found Dead in Gwinnett County Home: Murder-Suicide Suspected

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

🚧 The Gist: A lane is blocked on I-85 South past Steve Reynolds Blvd. due to a crash, causing traffic delays.

Traffic & Transportation

Here’s Why Traffic Was Snarled on I-85 in Gwinnett County This Morning

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Traffic lights at Jimmy Carter Blvd. and Buford Highway in Norcross are out due to a power outage.

Traffic & Transportation

Here’s Why Traffic is Backed Up on Jimmy Carter Blvd. Today

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

📌 The Details: Eva disappeared after leaving McClure Health Science High School in unincorporated Duluth around 12:15 p.m. She was spotted running down Club Drive towards Shackleford Road. At the time, she was wearing a grey hoodie, dark-colored pants, and light-colored shoes. Eva is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 115 pounds, with long dark hair and brown eyes. Initially, the Gwinnett County School Police Department reported her missing, but the Gwinnett County Police Department has since taken over the investigation.

Search Continues for 15-Year-Old Who Went Missing From Gwinnett High School

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes.

Your Government

Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

raccoon, portrait, wildlife

Lawrenceville on Alert: Rabid Raccoon Bites Dog

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

📍 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police Department has set up designated parking spaces at precincts and headquarters for safer E-Commerce transactions, complete with round-the-clock video surveillance.

Gwinnett County Introduces Safe Spaces for Online Purchase Exchanges

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

The Gist: Hannah Moody, last seen in Stockbridge's Swan Lake area, is missing, prompting a call for public assistance.

Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Teen, Hannah Moody, in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024

🏡 The Gist: The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 333, proposing the creation of the City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, pending Governor Brian Kemp's approval.

City of Mulberry Proposal Awaits Brian Kemp’s Signature

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

The Gist: Detectives are investigating a domestic incident after a woman was found dead at a Lawrenceville assisted living facility.

Crime

An 81-Year-Old Man Is Accused of Killing His 71-Year-Old Wife at A Lawrenceville Assisted Living Facility

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

The Georgia Senate voted Thursday on Senate Bill 333, allowing the creation of a new city called Mulberry to be placed on the ballot in Gwinnett County. The bill passed despite pushback from other Gwinnett senators.

The City of Mulberry in Gwinnett County is One Step Closer to Reality

by Amanda Andrews | GPBFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024