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A Duluth Middle School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun onto a school bus, Gwinnett County officials confirmed. The incident occurred when the student displayed the weapon to others, prompting a swift response from administrators.

Crime

Gwinnett County Student Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun to School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Lilburn is set to introduce a rotating lineup of food trucks in Old Town, expanding dining choices for residents and visitors. The city, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority and Lilburn Main, LLC, will open a temporary food truck site at the corner of First and Main Streets.

Food

Food Trucks Are Coming to Old Town Lilburn

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A DeKalb County school teacher was arrested in Gwinnett County on multiple charges involving sexual contact with a child, authorities said.

Crime

DeKalb County Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation in Gwinnett

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

SUGAR HILL— A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by Gwinnett County police officers late Friday afternoon after he reportedly charged at them with a knife. The confrontation occurred around 4:26 p.m. near the roundabout at Whitehead Road and West Broad Street in Sugar Hill, where the teenager had called 911, saying he was armed and a danger to himself and others.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Kill Suicidal Teen

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Gwinnett County Public Schools has been recognized as one of Georgia's top employers in Forbes' 2024 Best-In-State Employers list.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is One of Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Employers

by Hannah Grace HaggardAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

The rescue followed an intense search that began when officers responded to a missing person report from the man’s concerned family on August 20. The family, who reported that the man’s car was also missing, feared for his safety, citing possible mental health issues.

Video: Police Rescue 77-Year-Old Georgia Man From Creek

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Meadowcreek High School’s RoboMustangs robotics team secured a significant victory at the Albany qualifier for the Peachtree District Championship in the FIRST National Robotics Competition.

Meadowcreek High School Robotics Team Wins National Robotics Competition

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Gwinnett County detectives have arrested Emory Clark, 39, of Snellville, and charged him with manslaughter under Georgia’s new Austin’s Law. Clark’s arrest follows a month-long investigation into the fentanyl-laced drug overdose that led to the death of 23-year-old Christian Howell in Lawrenceville.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Manslaughter For Selling Drugs Laced With Fentanyl

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024

LAWRENCEVILLE — A late-night house fire in Lawrenceville nearly turned tragic, but the swift actions of Gwinnett County firefighters ensured that all residents, including a family dog, made it out alive. The fire, which broke out around 2:35 a.m. on the 3500 block of River Drive SW, left a family of four displaced and sent one man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fire

Man and Dog Rescued from Lawrenceville House Fire

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Starting September 1, residents and businesses in the City of Norcross will see a 4.8% increase in their waste collection charges. This adjustment, in line with the city's contractual agreement with Waste Management, mirrors the 4.8% rise in the Consumer Price Index for Water, Sewer, and Trash Services.

Trash Fees are Going up in Norcross: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A dispute over land in Mexico has resulted in a homicide charge in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Police Department announced today that Mario Rene Lopez-Jolon, 38, of Lawrenceville, has been charged with the death of Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez.

Crime

Mexican Land Standoff Leads to Arrest in Lawrenceville Homicide Case

by Thom ChandlerAugust 13, 2024August 13, 2024

A man is behind bars in Gwinnett County after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him hitting a three-year-old child. James Collins, 44, of Snellville, was arrested on August 10, following the viral spread of the video, which prompted a swift response from local law enforcement.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Striking Toddler at Local Kroger

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Two teenagers are facing a laundry list of charges after stealing a pickup truck, using it to vandalize a high school football field, and then leading Gwinnett County Police on a wild chase that ended in a crash and their eventual capture.

Crime

Teen Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Vandalism at Gwinnett County High School

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Property Tax

Your Government

When Will Gwinnett County Property Tax Bills Arrive?

by Hannah Grace HaggardAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Marcus Gregory, a USPS mail carrier, was arrested on August 2 by the Gwinnett County Police Department for multiple felonies, including stealing mail and drug possession, while on duty.

Crime

Georgia Mail Carrier Arrested for Theft and Drug Charges

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Gwinnett County Police arrested an armed robbery suspect who squared off with a Chick-fil-A employee during a bizarre early morning standoff on July 1. Authorities announced that 51-year-old Tommie Lee Williams was apprehended on July 31 with assistance from the U.S. Marshals and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department.

Food

Fowl Play Thwarted: Chick-fil-A Employee Serves Up Justice

by Thom ChandlerAugust 3, 2024August 3, 2024

A convicted felon was arrested in Lawrenceville Friday night during a police operation. The suspect was found in possession of two firearms, including a ghost gun, and felony amounts of narcotics. This arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of untraceable weapons in the community.

Crime

Convicted Felon with Ghost Gun Arrested in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Chamblee and Braselton lead Atlanta's housing boom as suburban areas grow faster than the urban core. These areas reflect a nationwide trend of suburban expansion.

Georgia By The Numbers

What is Atlanta’s Fastest Growing Housing Market?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024