Hundreds gather for menorah lightings across metro Atlanta after mass shooting
Hundreds of people across metro Atlanta gathered on Monday night to light the menorah for the second night of Hanukkah.
Buford (GA) High School sets new benchmark for athletic facilities
Buford City Schools officially opened the new Phillip Beard Stadium in the summer of 2025, following a two-year construction process that began in 2023. Designed by Breaux & Associates and built by Charles Black Construction, the 32-acre, standalone facility is one of the most advanced high school stadiums in the...
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Achievement and Years of Service
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently held its annual Christmas Awards Dinner, an event designed to provide an opportunity for fellowship among employees and their families, reflect on the past year, and formally recognize the dedication and hard work of those who serve the citizens of Cherokee County each day.
STATE FINALS: ‘Mythical’ natty on the line in Buford-Carrollton 6A showdown
BUFORD, Ga. — No matter the classification, Buford has shown it can compete for state titles. Between 2001 and 2021, the Wolves won 13 state titles spanning six different classifications. In 2022, they moved up to the state’s largest class at the time (7A) with the hopes that they...
Roland Castro sworn in as Woodstock police chief
WOODSTOCK, Ga. - Mayor Michael Caldwell officially swore in Roland Castro as the Woodstock Police Department’s new chief of police during a ceremony Monday evening at the Chambers at City Center, marking a leadership milestone for the city and its police department. What we know:. The oath of office...
Woodstock couple indicted on $1.4 million Medicaid fraud in DeKalb County behavioral health facility
The owners of Overcomers Day Services, a behavioral health facility in DeKalb County, allegedly defrauded Medicaid of over $1.4 million, Attorney General Chris Carr's office said in a news release. Kim Higgins and Marcel Higgins, both of Woodstock, stand accused of a combined 23 counts including conspiracy to commit...
Gwinnett parents upset after school district curtails ‘redshirting;’ lawmaker drafting legislation
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Preschool parents in Gwinnett County are speaking out after learning their preschool children could have to start school one grade higher than they planned. They said Gwinnett County Schools is no longer letting them “redshirt” their kids. Peter Case has three...
Gwinnett school board releases candidate profile, salary for superintendent position
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has finalized its requirements for a new school superintendent. The qualifications are basically in line with what the school board and search firm Alma Advisory Group have heard from the community the past few months: Someone who can unite a diverse district, has experience...
Victim loses thumb after verbal argument escalates at Hall Co. residence
A 42-year-old man has been arrested after a verbal argument at a weekend gathering turned into an alleged machete assault. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), they responded to a residence on Floyd Road in Gainesville just after 3 a.m. Saturday. Carlos Hernandez Nicolas and the victim, 38-year-old...
Flowery Branch woman arrested after ramming victim’s car during domestic dispute
A Flowery Branch woman was charged with aggravated assault under the Family Violence Act after she intentionally crashed her car into a victim's car during a domestic dispute on Thursday, Dec. 11. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Cansey Ann Contreras, 50, had been arguing with the 65-year-old male victim...
