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🚚 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

Norcross residents should prepare for a one-day delay in sanitation and recycling services due to the Christmas holiday.

Norcross Trash Pickup Schedule for Christmas Week Released

by Thom ChandlerDecember 20, 2023December 20, 2023

In one of the biggest recruiting stories of the year, 5-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, the nation's No. 2 overall player and top-ranked passer, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska.

High School Sports

College Football Fans Confused Over 5-Star Quarterback Dylan Raiola’s Odd Announcement

by Joe VitaleDecember 19, 2023December 19, 2023

It was thought at one time that Dylan Raiola's commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs was a done deal ahead of December 20th's early National Letter of Intent period. Now it's seemingly up in the air as a university Raiola is very familiar with has emerged as a new potential contender to ...

High School Sports

High School Football: Dylan Raiola, Top Ranked 2024 Quarterback, Will Visit Nebraska

by Andy VillamarzoDecember 12, 2023

A devastating motor vehicle collision in Gwinnett County resulted in the deaths of three people, including a mother and her teenage son, the Gwinnett County Police Department reported.

Traffic & Transportation

Tragic Collision in Gwinnett County Claims Lives of a Motorcyclist, a Mother, and Her Son

by Thom ChandlerDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023

🚨 The Gist: As the holidays get into full swing, a wave of phone scams has emerged, with callers masquerading as the Gwinnett County Police Department, duping residents with false claims about missed court appearances.

Crime

Scam Alert: That Probably Isn’t the Gwinnett County Police Department Calling You

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023

It was rough night for Georgia football powers ranked in the SBLive Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, as No. 8 Mill Creek, No. 11 Colquitt County and No. 12 Buford all fell in the third round of the Class 7A playoffs, Friday night. Here are summaries of each contest: Milton 39, ...

High School Sports

Mill Creek, Colquitt County and Buford Fall in Georgia High School Football Playoffs

by Gary AdornatoNovember 25, 2023November 25, 2023

K9 Elsa, a seasoned member of the Gwinnett County Police Department, is set to retire this month. The decision, made jointly by the department and veterinary staff, comes after Elsa's eight years of dedicated service, impacted by her advancing age and declining performance.

Paw and Order: K9 Elsa Retires From the Gwinnett County Police Force

by Kelly PostNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

🚸 The Gist: A former bus driver at Lanier High School was arrested following allegations of inappropriate contact with students. This arrest occurred after the driver's resignation, which came shortly after the allegations were reported to school officials.

Lanier High School Bus Driver Arrested After Allegations of Inappropriate Contact With Students

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

🔥 The Gist: An early morning fire at a Lawrenceville business on Seaboard Industrial Drive NE, involving multiple vehicles, is under investigation for arson. No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained without structural damage.

Fire

Arson Suspected in Lawrenceville Business Fire

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A shooting case in Lawrenceville has taken a grim turn, with one victim now dead and new murder charges filed.

Crime

Lawrenceville Shooter Now Faces Murder Charges After Victim Dies

by Kelly PostNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023