Next month’s Global Hunger Sunday provides opportunity to support gospel-centered hunger relief
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – During Send Relief’s presentation to the Southern Baptist Convention last month, Paul Chitwood and Kevin Ezell highlighted Global Hunger Sunday, which will take place on August 24 this year. “We aren’t seeing much in the news about it, but the reality is, around the world,...
County eyes ambulance, fire truck purchases
Liquor by package sales, Stalled terminal project discussed. At their work session on Monday, the county commissioners discussed moving forward with fire truck and ambulance purchases and allowing voters to decide whether stores may sell liquor by the bottle, while backing away from the long-stalled airport terminal...
Gwinnett County’s Solicitor Office drops traffic charges against journalist in ICE custody
The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office tells Channel 2 Action News it will drop the traffic charges against reporter Mario Guevara. Solicitor General Lisamarie N. Bristol spoke only to Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson about the decision. “I understand this is definitely a case that there are strong...
Milkshake Factory Expanding To Cumming This Fall
Milkshake Factory is preparing to roll out its initial wave of Georgia locations this summer. In addition to a spot heading to Milton, a second location for the Pittsburgh-based franchise is heading to a 1,400-square-foot space at 850 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. Franchise owner Rick Strom began exploring franchise...
Gwinnett man charged with murder after roommate dies from sledgehammer attack
A Gwinnett County man faces murder charges after police say he attacked his roommate with a sledgehammer on July 4, which led to the victim’s death two days later.
Gwinnett County Garners National Recognition with Multiple Awards from National Association of Counties
Gwinnett County has made a splash on the national stage, bagging several prestigious awards from the National Association of Counties for its standout public service initiatives. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson expressed, “Gwinnett County remains focused on innovation, inclusion and impact, and we’re honored that...
Woman says she faces eviction due to landlord’s clerical error
A woman says she’s fighting to stay in her home after a nonprofit was unable to provide rental assistance because of a clerical error by her landlord. She reached out to Channel 2 investigative reporter Ashli Lincoln , who heard back from the company about this issue. “I’m totally at awe. Totally at awe,” said a...
Kroger drivers threaten strike, hold practice picket in Forest Park
Members of Teamsters Local 528 held a “practice picket” Thursday morning outside Kroger’s Forest Park fulfillment center on Anvil Block Road, signaling their readiness to strike.
Photos: Roswell booms into America’s 249th birthday
ROSWELL, Ga. — Food trucks, live music and fireworks were on the menu for America’s birthday in Roswell. A crowd of over 1,000 piled into Roswell Area Park July 4 to celebrate America’s 249th birthday. Kendall and John Hill travelled from East Cobb to bring their two...
Early voting underway for Georgia’s PSC seat, change in Forsyth County
ATLANTA - Early voting is now underway in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia’s Public Service Commission District 3 seat. The race features former Atlanta City Council member Keisha Waites and challenger Peter Hubbard. What we know:. As of Monday, approximately 4,500 voters have cast ballots statewide,...
