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Gwinnett County residents now have more options to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming 2024 General Election. From October 15 to November 1, twelve advance in-person voting locations will open across the county, with two new locations added this year. These expanded options are designed to help reduce wait times, which can reach two hours or more during the final days of advance voting.

How to Vote in The 2024 Election in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

A Loganville teenager, seven months pregnant, was found dead in the woods this summer. Now, the details of her death have emerged, and her ex-boyfriend faces murder charges.

Crime

Cause of Death Released for Pregnant Gwinnett Teen Found in Woods

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Lilburn City Hall and related offices are closed today, September 27, due to potentially hazardous weather conditions brought on by Hurricane Helene. The city offices plan to reopen on Monday at 8:30 a.m.

Lilburn City Hall Closed Due to Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

The State Election Board is launching an investigation into allegations that local election boards in eight counties are routinely thwarting citizen activists’ challenges of thousands of voter registrations.

Georgia State Election Board Investigates How Counties Handle Voter Challenges

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Jay-Lan Shane Broughton, 17, has been arrested and is now in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail, facing charges connected to a series of violent robberies in Buford. Broughton is charged with three counts of armed robbery, four counts of aggravated assault, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.

Crime

17-Year-Old Wanted for Armed Robbery in Buford Arrested

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

A South Carolina teenager is behind bars after being linked to a pair of break-ins in Gwinnett County, including an attempted ATM robbery in Dacula. The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested 19-year-old Abraham John Brownell on Friday, Sept. 13, after he was located near a bus stop on Hamilton Mill Road.

Crime

Teen Arrested After ATM Robbery in Dacula

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

The Details: On May 24, police responded to a 911 call from the 6000 block of Apple Grove Road, where two individuals reported being robbed by a group of five. One victim said that a man, armed with a gun, stole their jewelry, debit card, AirPods, and license.

Crime

Police Seek Help Finding 17-Year-Old Accused of Robbing Gwinnett Residents at Gunpoint

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

A man is in custody after allegedly setting his home ablaze and barricading himself inside on Saturday evening. Jonathan Lee, 33, faces charges including first-degree arson, first-degree criminal damage to property, and obstruction.

Crime

Barricaded Suspect Arrested Following House Fire in Duluth

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2024September 15, 2024

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