Motorcyclist critically injured in Tuesday collision on Jesse Jewell Pkwy
A motorcyclist remains in critical condition after a collision with another vehicle in Gainesville Tuesday night. The Gainesville Police Department said emergency crews responded to the crash on Jesse Jewell Parkway at Central Avenue at around 5 p.m. An initial investigation revealed a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle was...
A visit to the Moon Dollar Café
It has been several years since I reported about the Moon Dollar Café. I am pleased to report they have improved their service. On Christmas morning, at about 10 a.m., Laura asked me if I wanted to go to the Moon Dollar for a special hot chocolate. My response...
Hall County offers free Christmas tree recycling; other Northeast Georgia counties also participating
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Residents in Hall County looking to dispose of live Christmas trees after the holidays can do so free of charge through Monday, Jan. 5, as part of the annual “Bring One for the Chipper” recycling program. Hall County’s Solid Waste Division is accepting undecorated,...
Missing 82-year-old man found safe, Gwinnett County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An 82-year-old man with dementia who went missing on Christmas Day has been found safe, according to Gwinnett County police. On Christmas, police said Otis Wright walked away from his daughter’s home on Silver Charm Lane in Lawrenceville. Wright’s daughter reported him...
Best of Peachtree Corners: Healthcare Services
We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Peachtree Corners, and once again, you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Peachtree Corners 2025 list in our November/December issue. But for online, we’re breaking it up into a series of smaller lists that will run weekly through the beginning...
TI talks comedy special
Atlanta native TI joined Good Day Atlanta to discuss his upcoming comedy show in Alpharetta and his comedy special streaming now.
Firefighters battle fire at vacant Canton shopping center
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out Christmas Day at a vacant shopping center in Canton. According to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, firefighters responded at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday to a commercial structure fire at 271 Marietta Road in Canton, the vacant Canton Village...
Crews tackle barn fire in Cherokee County
Firefighters in Cherokee County responded to a fire Tuesday evening after a barn fire went up in flames.
Gainesville man accused of assaulting family member with skillet
A man was arrested in Gainesville Thursday for allegedly assaulting a family member with an iron skillet. The Gainesville Police Department said officers were called to the scene of a private residence for an assault. Upon arrival, the 54-year-old female victim had head trauma from the assault with a frying pan.
Doraville police arrest driver in deadly hit-and-run
DORAVILLE, Ga. - A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Dec. 20 in Doraville, and police say the driver has now been arrested and charged. Officers with the Doraville Police Department responded around 11:38 p.m. to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Buford Highway and Jess Norman...

















