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A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits.

Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

A Norcross man has been missing for months, and police are asking for help to find him.

Norcross Man David Frazier Has Been Missing Since November

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Lawrenceville leaders are considering a major expansion that could reshape the city’s future. A special City Council meeting on February 12 will focus on a resolution to extend Lawrenceville’s boundaries, adding more than 5,700 parcels of land and an estimated 19,000 new residents.

Lawrenceville Could Add 19,000 Residents: Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

🕵️‍♂️ What’s Happening: Family members of Skye Ethan Wilkins called 911 on the night of February 7, reporting him missing. They’re concerned about his manner of speech and say he may need medical attention.

Have You Seen Missing Snellville Man, Skye Ethan Wilkins?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

A police officer in Gwinnett County struck and killed a pedestrian early Monday morning, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal crash.

Crime

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Gwinnett Police Car

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

A quiet Snellville neighborhood turned into a crime scene Tuesday morning when a man opened fire on deputies attempting to serve a warrant. Authorities say no officers were injured, and the suspect is now in custody, facing serious charges.

Crime

Suspect Opens Fire on Deputies in Snellville

by Crime ReportsFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

A man in the Gwinnett County Jail was found unresponsive in his cell last week, and now investigators are trying to find out what happened.

Crime

Inmate Found Dead in Gwinnett County Jail: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

A truck driver is facing multiple charges after a hit and run crash that pushed a car through two busy intersections in Gwinnett County.

Crime

Watch: Truck Pushes Car Through Two Busy Gwinnett County Intersections in Hit and Run

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Gwinnett County Schools Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts is out. The school board voted 3-2 on Friday to end his contract early.

Gwinnett School Superintendent Fired: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Katie Lessard, a fourth-grade teacher at Puckett’s Mill Elementary School, has been named the Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The district recognized Lessard during an awards ceremony on January 30 at the Gas South Convention Center, where 141 local school Teachers of the Year, 25 semifinalists, and six finalists were honored.

Meet Gwinnett County’s Teacher of The Year

by School ReportsJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

A tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., has claimed the lives of two young Georgians, both with deep ties to aviation and a commitment to service.

Remembering Ryan O’Hara and Sam Lilley: Georgia Residents Killed in Potomac Air Collision

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Cobb County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who has been reported missing.

Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing 87-Year-Old Georgia Man with Dementia

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

A deadly shooting in Buford has police investigating what appears to be a dispute between roommates.

Crime

Buford Man Shot and Killed in Roommate Dispute

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Gwinnett County detectives cracked a burglary case with a modern twist—tracking down a suspect by spotting stolen items for sale online.

Crime

Pro Tip: Don’t Try to Sell Stolen Items Online

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025January 28, 2025

The case went cold for several years until Neal’s family contacted Sgt. Hegwood, supervisor of the Cold Case Unit, in 2024. They suggested that Carmen Hunt, who had been charged in a separate stabbing, was the likely suspect.

Crime

New Evidence in 2019 Gwinnett County Cold Case Leads to Arrest

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Lilburn residents, stay home if you can. Police are urging drivers to avoid the streets as icy conditions make most city roads hazardous, with some even impassable.

Traffic & Transportation

Icy Roads Keep Lilburn Police Busy

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

The Lawrenceville Police Department has unveiled a first for Gwinnett County: K9 Rowan, a 7-month-old Goldendoodle, is joining the force as a Community Wellness Dog. This initiative is a bold step to improve mental health support for first responders and deepen connections between police and the community.

Lawrenceville Police Welcome First Community Wellness Dog

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

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