Fence separating Gwinnett County church from cemetery frustrates families
A new fence at a cemetery in unincorporated Snellville is causing controversy, with families saying it blocks access to graves.
Canton man arrested for arson in Christmas Day fire
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Canton man has been arrested in connection with a fire on Christmas Day, according to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. Blake Bishop faces charges of first-degree arson, second-degree criminal damage to property and loitering and prowling. On Dec. 25 at about...
Hall County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP School Honor Roll
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Four Hall County high schools have been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll based on May 2025 Advanced Placement exam data, according to a press release from Stan Lewis, the district’s director of communications. Cherokee Bluff High School, Chestatee High School and Flowery...
Lawmakers renew push for online sports betting in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing to legalize online sports betting as the new legislative session gets underway under the Gold Dome.
Defense attorney says DA making a mistake seeking death penalty against convicted spa shooter
An attorney who defended the man known as “The Courthouse Killer” says prosecutors are making a mistake.
FBI captures ‘master of disguise’ suspected in 11 metro Atlanta armed robberies
DORAVILLE, Ga. - A 32-year-old master of disguise who investigators said used a series of professional disguises to carry out nearly a dozen armed robberies across the metro Atlanta area over the last three months. What we know:. Tracy Mingo was captured on Jan. 2. The FBI’s Violent Crime Squad...
Man arrested in Gwinnett Co. for attempting to entice 14-year-old
A Henry County man was arrested after he reportedly attempted to entice a 14-year-old female in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Police Department said its VICE Unit conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation into a man who believed he was communicating with a 14-year-old girl online on Jan.5....
HOA threatens to enter homeowner’s property and steal his solar panels: ‘We don’t want...
“We don’t know if I’m going to go to work one day and I’m going to get a call from my wife saying, ‘Hey, some guys are putting holes in the roof and ripping off our solar panels.’” HOA threatens to enter homeowner's property and steal his solar panels: 'We don't want this looming over our heads' first appeared on...
Dinosaur World Live returns to Gwinnett’s Gas South Theater
Dinosaur World Live — winner of the prestigious 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment — is returning for its third major tour and will make a stop at Gas South Theater. The tour comes to Gwinnett County on Feb. 7 for two performances. Tickets are on sale now at GasSouthDistrict.com. Using stunning...
Alpharetta signs off on contract to mend Webb Bridge Park trail
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One of Alpharetta’s hidden recreational gems will receive some much-needed repairs. Morgan Rodgers, Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services director, asked City Council members to support a touch-up for the “gorgeous” trail, which has received no major overhaul since 1999. “The walking...

















