Viral Burger King Employee Who Clocked In After Graduation Furthers Studies In Technical School
The high school graduate planned to work several jobs to afford school, but the viral scene led to others chipping in to get him through Gwinnett Technical College. Mykale Baker, the Burger King employee from Dacula, Georgia, who went viral for clocking into work after his high school graduation, is making strides...
9/11 24 years later: List of north GA stair climbs, ceremonies to remember victims
There are a number of memorials and ceremonies happening today around metro Atlanta to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
16-year-old boy reported missing in Gwinnett County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gwinnett County police are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old boy. Jacob Ruiz, 16, of Stone Mountain, is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Ruiz was last seen wearing black pants, a...
Buford woman wins Mrs. America crown
As a young woman growing up in the tiny Georgia town of Glennville, Paige Ewing (nee Armstrong) had a taste of the pageant life, capturing such titles as Junior Miss Tattnall County, Miss Pinewood Christian Academy and Miss Georgia Onion (Glennville is about 35 miles from Vidalia). At 18, she won Miss Tattnall County...
Lee, Rooke have stellar weeks, earn POW honors
MADDIE LEE – LUMPKIN COUNTY. Maddie Lee posted 19 kills, 10 digs, and an ace for the Lumpkin County Lady Indians last week. For the senior outside hitter, this is her first POW award. ASPEN ROOKE – DAWSON COUNTY. Dawson County’s Aspen Rooke had a great stat line...
Fall coin show in Jasper September 13
Jasper, Ga. – August 26, 2025: The Pickens County Coin Club is proud to announce its Semi-Annual Coin Show, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025,from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation Dean Center (544 Georgia-515, Jasper, Ga. 30143). Admission and parking are free,...
Discover the Forsyth Lifestyle: Why Acacia Is the New Standard for Modern Living
Beazer Homes, America’s #1 energy-efficient home builder, is unveiling a new community in Cumming, Georgia, in September 2025. Acacia will provide the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and community for families looking to live in Forsyth County. This new vibrant neighborhood is more than just a collection of...
Schemers are posing as Norcross city staff, sending fake invoices for payment, city warns
These fraudulent emails often include official-looking logos, real staff names, board member names and project details copied from public agenda packets.
2020 drive-by murder trial closing arguments
Funeral arrangements set for retired Auburn professor killed Saturday. Closing arguments begin in gang related murder trial. Closing arguments begin in gang related murder trial.
Gwinnett police emphasize compassion, crisis response on World Suicide Prevention Day
GWINNETT COUNTY — In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Gwinnett County Police Department is reaffirming its dedication to mental health awareness, early intervention, and serving the community with empathy. The department’s Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) plays a key role in responding to mental...
