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The Gist: Gwinnett County residents have a chance to safely dispose of their unused medications on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., protecting both the environment and lives.

Need To Get Rid of Unused Medication in Gwinnett? Here’s How

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2023October 15, 2023

Shades of the 1968 Heidi Game were in the air late Friday night when ESPN2 abruptly ended its live broadcast of the Georgia high school showdown between Buford and Mill Creek, a pair of national powers, shifting its audience to the ESPN app with the game still squarely in the balance. The move was ...

High School Sports

ESPN2 Cuts Feed on Mill Creek vs. Buford Showdown in Final Seconds

by Gary AdornatoOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

DULUTH -- A 25-year-old man, Antonio Cartagena, was arrested in Duluth on October 10 following a disturbing incident that took place in a Lyft ride-sharing vehicle.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Public Indecency During Lyft Ride

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

The Gist: Residents in Duluth will soon see a new layer of community safety and service: Public Safety Ambassadors. These civilians will be trained to manage non-emergency scenarios, taking some burdens off sworn officers, according to the Duluth Police Department.

Crime

Duluth is Adding Public Safety Ambassadors to the Police Force

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Moses Kitchen has been found and is safe. The original story is below.

72-year-old Moses Kitchen Has Been Found

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

The Gist: Police in Gwinnett County have arrested De’Vondre Antonio Walker, connecting him to a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the metro Atlanta area over the past year.

Crime

Police Arrest Man Suspected of 17 Burglaries in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Details: Around 3 a.m. on October 3, Lawrenceville Police halted traffic on Highway 120 near Pike Park Drive. The tension escalated when a police say a driver of a black Kia Sorento brazenly ignored the stop, executed a U-turn, and sped back towards the officers.

Crime

Lawrenceville Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Attempted to Steal Police Cruiser

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

Raiola added another big throw to his 2023 highlight reel during Buford's game against Collins Hill on Friday

High School Sports

High School Football: UGA football commit Dylan Raiola shows off arm for Buford touchdown

by Zach ShuganSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

The Gist: A Buford homeowner's trust was exploited by an armed robber using a home-sharing platform to gain entry into the home.

Crime

When Hospitality Goes Wrong: Buford Resident Robbed in Home-Sharing Scam

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Law enforcement is seeking the public's help in identifying four people connected to a shoplifting case that resulted in a severe head injury for a Home Depot employee.

Crime

Home Depot Employee Severely Injured as Thieves Make Off with Power Tools in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Street racing has been identified as the key factor in the fatal crash earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of five teens, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Police Say Street Racing Caused Crash That Killed Five Teens in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A 16-year-old named David Ramirez Sevilla, from Norcross, is facing multiple charges after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with police on September 22. The teenager has been charged as an adult and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.

Crime

Armed and Underage: The 16-Year-Old Norcross Teen Now Facing Adult Criminal Charges

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

SUWANEE, GEORGIA- Opened since 2003, something that's never happened in the history of the football program at Peachtree Ridge is starting off 6-0. On Friday night, the Lions accomplished that very feat for the first time in 20 years. Peachtree Ridge cruised to a 34-12 victory over ...

High School Sports

High School Football: Peachtree Ridge starts 6-0 for the first time in program history

by Andy VillamarzoSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 2023

The Gist: A 16-year-old is in the hospital with a leg wound after police say the teen fired multiple shots at a police officer during a foot chase.

Crime

16-year-old hospitalized after shootout with Gwinnett police

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023

LILBURN, GEORGIA – In what was one of the top match-ups in the state of Georgia Friday night, nationally-ranked Mill Creek (No. 14 in SB Live/Sports Illustrated Power 25), surged past Parkview in the second half to secure a 30-20 win. The Hawks were on upset watch early on with the game deadlocked ...

High School Sports

High School Football Photos: Mill Creek surges past Parkview in Top 25 showdown

by Colin HubbardSeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023

The Gist: A Gwinnett County police shooting is being investigated on Chase Lane in Gwinnett County. The suspect sustained a non-life-threatening injury.

Crime

Developing Story: Police shooting in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023

The Gist: One driver is in serious condition following a collision with a Gwinnett County Fire Department ambulance at a busy Norcross intersection.

Traffic & Transportation

Gwinnett Ambulance Involved in Serious Traffic Collision

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023

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