JOHNS CREEK — Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker has nominated Ed Densmore for the position of City Manager. Bodker announced his intention at the City Council Meeting held Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. “We began the search process with the primary goal of securing a highly-qualified and accomplished visionary who demonstrates a distinct familiarity, energy, and […]
Posted inCrime
Former Georgia deputy sentenced to 10 years for drug crimes
Former Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Antione Riggins has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to drug trafficking and making a false statement to cover up his drug crimes. Riggins committed these crimes while employed as a federal and local law enforcement officer. “Riggins put dangerous drugs back on the […]
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Second missing woman tied to wanted Georgia caretaker
The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating another missing elderly woman tied to a wanted caretaker. Earlier this month, an officer spoke with the daughter of Linda Williams. The daughter said that she hasn’t spoken with her mother since sometime in December 2019. The daughter told police she had not […]
Posted inIn The News
Marching to the capitol, Ghostface gangsters and more stories you missed over the weekend
If you’re one of the many Georgians who stops paying attention to news at some point on Friday through the weekend, we’ve got you covered. Below is a rundown of the news items you might have missed over the weekend with handy little links if you want to read more. Let’s get to it. Georgians […]
Posted inYour Family
Georgia residents march to capitol to demand clean drinking water
JULIETTE, Ga. — Heather Ethridge has been doling out money for bottled water and refilling jugs for months. The extra money and hassle beats the alternative: Drinking the contaminated water flowing from her well in Juliette. That’s why the 600-gallon tank of water that appeared outside the downtown Juliette fire station Thursday was a welcome […]
Posted inYour Government
How to vote early in Gwinnett County
Election season is upon us. In caucuses and primaries, democrats have anointed Bernie Sanders the frontrunner in New Hampshire, Iowa and Nevada. Georgia voters will have their say next month. Today is the last day to register to vote in that primary. Once you are registered, here is how you can vote early in Gwinnett […]
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Forsyth County wants public input on commercial design standards and branding for the South Forsyth area
Forsyth County will host an open house to gather feedback from residents, business owners and property owners on south Forsyth’s commercial design standards and branding proposal. The open house will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at the Sharon Forks Public Library at 2820 Old Atlanta Rd. During the drop-in […]
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Ghostface Gangster gets 30 years for trafficking meth in Cherokee County
A 31-year-old gangster from McCaysville pled guilty and was sentenced to 30 years for his involvement in trafficking meth. Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace announced last week that Joshua Thomas Gravleym pled guilty and was sentenced for violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the […]
Posted inNational
Bernie Sanders is now the clear frontrunner for the democrats in the 2020 election
Bernie Sanders solidified his status Saturday as the front runner in the Democratic primary for U.S. president with a decisive win in Nevada’s caucuses. The U.S. Senator from Vermont more than doubled his competitors vote totals in unofficial and early returns reported late Saturday, winning more than 45 percent of the vote with about almost […]
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Monday is your last chance to register to vote in the March 24 presidential primary
How do I register to vote? How do I find out if I’m registered? Where do I vote? Your voting questions are answered here.