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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

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