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In what might be filed under "criminal irony," Gwinnett County Police have nabbed a suspect for a crime that reads like a lesson in how not to stay under the radar. After a vehicle break-in on January 12 in Lawrenceville, the thief decided to use the stolen credit card not for a quiet night out or a shopping spree, but to pay for his probation fees.

Georgia Man Uses Stolen Credit Card to Pay Probation Fees

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Cledir Barros, father of an eight-year-old girl found dead in Bethlehem, has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree.

Crime

Father Arrested on Murder Charges in Eight-Year-Old Daughter’s Death in Bethlehem

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

The Details: In a significant development, Gwinnett County Homicide Detectives have arrested and charged Natiela Barros, the stepmother of the recently deceased eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem, with several grave offenses.

Crime

Stepmother Charged in Tragic Death of Eight-Year-Old Girl in Bethlehem

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

The Gist: Gwinnett County Detectives are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem, initially reported as a medical emergency.

Crime

Eight-Year-Old Found Dead in Bethlehem: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 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.

Crime

Double Murder and Suicide in Snellville: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

📍 The Gist: A teenage boy has died following a shooting in a Duluth parking lot, prompting a homicide investigation by Gwinnett officers.

Crime

Teen Dies After Duluth Shooting: Police Seek Leads

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2024January 28, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A domestic dispute at a Tractor Supply store in Grayson spiraled into a multi-hour standoff involving a woman and her four children, ending with her arrest and the children's safe recovery.

Crime

SWAT Standoff in Grayson: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

POV Windshield Wipers Displacing Heavy Rain In Rush Hour Traffic

Traffic & Transportation

Norcross Traffic Snarl: Gas Leak Prompts Lane Closures on Buford Highway

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Legislation for a new city named Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, Georgia, has sparked a mix of support and opposition. Advocates highlight local control over planning and zoning, while critics fear it could disrupt Gwinnett County's service delivery and existing city agreements.

Your Government

Mulberry: Gwinnett’s Potential 17th City Spurs Debate

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A daytime robbery in Duluth saw a worker's wallet stolen from her car, leading to a spree of credit card fraud.

Crime

Duluth Resident’s Day Ruined by Bold Daylight Theft

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

🚚 The Gist: The iconic 1895 structure at 127 Main Street, Lilburn, is set to be relocated to Monroe within the next two weeks, weather permitting.

Historic 1895 Lilburn Home on the Move to Monroe

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Buford Family and Pets Safe After Devastating House Fire

Fire

Buford Family and Two Dogs Safe After Devastating House Fire

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 21, 2024January 21, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Mathew Dylan Mccullock, a 19-year-old from Buford, was arrested by Gwinnett County Police for organizing and participating in illegal street racing events.

Crime

Buford Teen Accused of Organizing Illegal Street Racing

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

🌿 The Gist: Gwinnett County, in a move to bolster sustainability, has introduced 10 new glass recycling locations. This expansion provides residents more convenient options to participate in eco-friendly practices.

Gwinnett Goes Green: 10 New Glass Recycling Sites Open

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

A sinister plot unfolded in the heart of Georgia, where James Wan, a 54-year-old Duluth resident, was sentenced for orchestrating a chilling murder-for-hire scheme via the dark web. In a twist that reads like a crime thriller, Wan used the shadowy depths of the internet and cryptocurrency in a failed attempt to eliminate his girlfriend.

Crime

Web of Deceit in Duluth: The Dark Plot of James Wan

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 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.

Crime

Officers Use Deadly Force in Response to Suicide Threat in Snellville

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2024January 16, 2024

House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, R-Auburn, and state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Gwinnett, announced legislation, Senate Bill 333, to create Mulberry, saying a study from Atlanta-based KB Advisory Group found that the city would be "financially feasible" without implementing a city property tax. Efstration's office retained KB Advisory Group to analyze the potential fiscal feasibility of the new city.

Representing You

A New City in Gwinnett County? What We Know About Mulberry

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJanuary 13, 2024

men with assault rifles

Crime

How One Georgia Lawmaker is Responding to a Rash of Swatting Attacks on Elected Officials

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023