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Photo of Woman Teaching

Here Are The Educators Who Are Retiring from Gwinnett County Schools

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

The state Court of Appeals won’t hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a lower court ruling in the Georgia election interference case until October, multiple news outlets reported Monday.

Court Date Set in Donald Trump’s Effort to Remove Fani Willis From Election Interference Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Handgun and Constitution

Representing You

Can Lucy McBath’s New Bill Curb Gun Violence While Protecting Second Amendment Rights?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

🚨 The Latest: Atlanta officials say another round of repairs on the broken water main at West Peachtree St. and 11th St. will cause further water interruptions in the affected area.

Talk of The Town

Water Update: Atlanta Faces More Water Interruptions as Repairs Continue

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

🚨 The Situation: Atlanta residents and businesses are still feeling the effects of multiple water main breaks that occurred on Friday. City crews have been working diligently to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore water service to affected areas.

Talk of The Town

The Latest: Atlanta Continues to Grapple with Water Outages as Repairs Progress

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2024June 2, 2024

The Incident: A Gwinnett County Police officer shot a man in the leg after responding to a domestic dispute call on the 300 block of Foxcroft Road on June 1.

Crime

Gwinnett County Police Officer Shoots Man During Domestic Dispute

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Despite crews working around the clock to repair multiple water main breaks, many Atlanta residents and businesses are still without water service, causing widespread disruptions and frustration.

Talk of The Town

The Latest: Atlanta Residents Still Without Water as Crews Continue Working on Water Main Breaks

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

Atlanta residents awoke to day two of a water crisis caused by at least two major water main breaks in the city. Most of Atlanta is without water or has low pressure water as of this writing.

Talk of The Town

Atlanta Reacts to Day 2 of Water Crisis

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

🚨 The Gist: The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management is working to repair a major water main break on 48-inch and 36-inch transmission lines, causing widespread water outages and low water pressure across the metropolitan area. A boil water advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Talk of The Town

Massive Water Main Break in Atlanta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

😎 The Gist: The City of Lilburn announced that the Splash Pad will close at 3 p.m. on June 1 to prepare for the first Rock The Park concert of the season.

Lilburn’s Splash Pad Closes Early for Rock The Park Concert

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

⚖️ The Gist: Jermel Campbell, 30, and Trayvon Williams, 29, have been convicted of murder and other charges for their roles in a September 2019 shootout at The Mall at Stonecrest that claimed the life of 26-year-old Kevin Mcleod-Downer. Both men were sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years.

Crime

2 Men Sentenced to Life for Deadly Mall Parking Lot Shootout in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

On August 28, 2023, Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, a 20-year-old resident of Alpharetta went missing. Initially reported in Gwinnett County, her disappearance puzzled investigators and concerned her family and community.

The Disappearance and Death of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

🏠 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police have charged three people in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on May 3, while the homeowner was out of town. A fourth female suspect remains unidentified.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Charge 3 in Residential Burglary, Seek 4th Suspect

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

🕒 The Gist: Earnest Williams has been indicted by the Fulton County District Attorney for a series of frauds, including a fraudulent marriage to radio personality Shirley Strawberry, co-host of the "Steve Harvey Morning Show."

Talk of The Town

A Georgia Man’s Fraudulent Marriage to a Radio Personality: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

👮 The Gist: A 15-year-old girl reported missing in Lawrenceville was located and returned home safely with the help of a police helicopter on May 29.

Video: Missing Child Rescued After Being Located by Police Helicopter in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Mercedes Benz Parked in a Row

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Residents Drive into Top 10 for Largest Auto Loan Debt Increase

by Thom ChandlerMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Two right lanes are currently blocked on I-285 North before Cobb Parkway (mile marker 18.9) in Cobb County due to a stalled vehicle. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area.

Traffic & Transportation

I-285 Traffic Alert: Two Right Lanes Blocked in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

😊 The Gist: The City of Woodstock's Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to attend a public input meeting on June 11, to help create a master plan for Dupree Park.

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Woodstock’s Dupree Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024