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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

The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for help locating Kendall Ramon Flenoury, who was reported missing on Dec. 3 by his mother. Flenoury, who is 39, was last seen on Nov. 23, when he left his mother’s home in Lawrenceville after saying a friend was picking him up. He planned to return for Thanksgiving but never did.

Help Needed to Find Missing Lawrenceville Man Who Disappeared Before Thanksgiving

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

Firefighters battled a massive blaze at a Buford church late Thanksgiving night in Buford, safely evacuating the building and containing the fire after an intense four-hour effort. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused significant damage and partial collapse of the structure.

Fire

Photos: Historic Church Destroyed in Thanksgiving Fire

by B.T. ClarkNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Driver Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Lawrenceville

by B.T. ClarkNovember 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Jason Joel Ortiz, a 17-year-old from Norcross, has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jose Yahir Batz earlier this month.

Crime

Teen Arrested in Norcross Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old

by B.T. ClarkNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Traffic jam

Traffic & Transportation

Six-Vehicle Crash on I-85 Causes Major Delays in Gwinnett County

by Traffic ReportsNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Police officers SWAT

Crime

Gwinnett SWAT Standoff: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024