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What’s Happening: According to the latest forecast issued on Tuesday, January 9, at 3 p.m., Gwinnett County is expected to see about one inch of snow on Friday, possibly up to two inches, depending on how the system moves once it gets here.

How Much Snow Could Gwinnett County Get Friday?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

What’s Happening: Forecasters predict extreme cold weather across the Southeast, including Lawrenceville. With higher energy use expected, electricity and natural gas prices could rise. Lawrenceville Utility customers, especially those on market-based rates, may see higher bills in February.

Prepare for Extreme Cold Weather in Lawrenceville

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

A Saturday night shooting outside the Mall of Georgia sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital and left shoppers shaken. Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect and charged him with aggravated assault.

Crime

Teen Arrested After Mall of Georgia Shooting Leaves 15-Year-Old Injured

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025

Gwinnett County school officials want to opt out of a property tax cap that Georgia voters approved by 63% in November. The school district is just the latest in a mad dash by local governments throughout the state to buck the will of voters and allow themselves to raise taxes beyond the inflation rate.

Gwinnett County School Board Wants to Opt Out of Georgia’s Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025

The iconic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is set to dazzle audiences in Georgia with its reimagined "Greatest Show On Earth." The circus will perform at Atlanta's State Farm Arena from February 14 to 17, 2025, followed by shows at Duluth's Gas South Arena from February 21 to 23, 2025.

The Ringling Bros. Circus is Back in Georgia After a 7-Year Hiatus

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 3, 2025

A crash has shut down one lane on I-85 South just past Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett County. Drivers are being urged to expect delays and consider alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash Blocks Lane on I-85 Near Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Georgia

Around Georgia: Bulloch County Officials Sworn In, MARTA Streetcar Service Update, and New Year’s Closures

by B.T. ClarkDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Police recovered the vehicle tied to a fatal shooting in Norcross, but the suspect remains on the run.

Crime

Suspect’s Car Found in Norcross Homicide Investigation

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

A Christmas Eve fire destroyed one home and damaged two others in Grayson, leaving seven people without a place to stay.

Fire

Christmas Eve Fire in Grayson Burns Three Homes

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Gregory C. Jackson has been appointed as the new principal of Coleman Middle School. The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved his appointment Thursday.

Meet The New Principal at Coleman Middle School

by B.T. ClarkDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Georgia

Around Georgia: Road and Holiday Closures

by B.T. ClarkDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Michelle Marks, who police say lost custody of Royal last year in Oklahoma due to child neglect, now faces kidnapping charges.

Crime

Mother accused of kidnapping 7-year-old son in Snellville

by B.T. ClarkDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Edwin Mendez, 32, of Snellville, has been charged following a police shooting late last night on the 3600 block of Holland Drive. Charges include aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, reckless conduct, and shooting a firearm within 50 yards of a public roadway.

Crime

Snellville Man Charged After Police Shooting: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Georgia

Around Georgia: Special Meetings and Holiday Schedules

by B.T. ClarkDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Gwinnett County detectives are searching for Niquay Dexter, 33, of Atlanta, in connection with a string of burglaries targeting over 100 storage units in the area. Two other suspects have been arrested.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Seek Suspect in Over 100 Storage Unit Burglaries

by B.T. ClarkDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Lost Dog: Kiko, a black dog with a bit of white on his chin and toes, jumped out of his owner’s vehicle at Huddle House in Trenton earlier today. He is microchipped but wasn’t wearing a collar. If you spot him, please contact his family at 808-351-7899 and ask for Nikki Lyons.

Around Georgia: Missing Dog

by B.T. ClarkDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024