A 97-year-old man from Hall County who had been reported missing was safely located in Gwinnett County on August 18. Analysts at the Situational Awareness Crime Response Center used Flock cameras to locate the elderly man’s vehicle. Once located, an officer ensured the man returned home safely to his family. Around 7:44 p.m., Gwinnett Police […]
Posted inWeather
Tropical Storm Idalia will dump heavy rains on Georgia
The Gist: Torrential rain and storms are brewing. As Tropical Storm Idalia inches closer, you’re going to want to pack that umbrella and be careful on roads that are known to flood in heavy rain. What Happened? Scattered showers and bursts of thunder aren’t just passing through; they’re sticking around for most of the week. […]
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Fire claims life of Lawrenceville woman and her two pets
LAWRENCEVILLE — In a devastating incident Saturday morning, a house fire ravaged a house on the 1000 block of Tumble Wood Trail in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 6:16 a.m., after a concerned neighbor called 911 upon waking up to the smell of smoke. Upon arrival at 6:21 a.m., firefighters […]
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23-year-old Man Drowns While Swimming in Lake Lanier
The Gist: A swimmer, Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez, 23, lost his life in a drowning incident at Lake Lanier. Emergency crews found his body submerged in 10 feet of water using boat-mounted sonar. What Happened?: Late Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m., a flurry of emergency responders descended upon Lanier Park following reports of a possible […]
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Have You Seen Ava Lawson Who Went Missing in Monroe County?
Monroe County residents are on high alert as 5-foot, 6-inch tall Ava Lawson has gone missing. Lawson, who sheriff’s officials say weighs 195 pounds, was last spotted near 1350 Blount Rd. around 2 a.m., wearing a black shirt and red pajama pants. Local authorities have ramped up their efforts in hopes of a quick resolution. […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
24-year-old Bibb County Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash
A morning drive turned tragic on Hawkinsville Road near Allen Road when a pedestrian was struck and killed just before 6 a.m. Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Johnathan Howard of Bibb County was walking in the roadway when he was hit by a Ford Focus heading northbound. The driver, a 30-old […]
Posted inYour Government
Here Are the Candidates for Roswell City Council
Roswell residents will have a variety of choices come November 7, as a host of candidates have officially qualified for the upcoming Municipal Election. From incumbents seeking another term to fresh faces aiming to shake up City Council, the election promises to be a pivotal moment for the city. What Does Qualifying Mean? For those […]
Posted inCrime
Deadly force ends high-speed chase in Coweta County. What we know
The Gist: In a high-stakes car chase today that ended with shots fired, law enforcement from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Newnan Police say they found themselves forced to use deadly force to neutralize immediate threats to public and officer safety. An investigation is underway, helmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. What Happened: […]
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How many hunters are there in Georgia?
Hunting, while no longer a practical necessity, remains a popular pastime in the United States – and one that has drawn rising public interest in recent years. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, there were over 15.9 million licensed hunters in the U.S. in 2021, nearly 800,000 more than there were in 2018. […]