Judge halts Holly Springs annexation amid lawsuit from county
A judge has ordered a pause on an annexation for property in Hickory Flat that was recently approved by Holly Springs council members, while a Cherokee County lawsuit against the city is ongoing. On Sept. 4, the Superior Court of Cherokee County granted the county’s request for an “interlocutory injunctive relief,”...
Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent/CEO Search
Tuesday, September 23, 6–8 p.m. These meetings are open to everyone in the GCPS community. The gathering will begin with a short overview of the superintendent search process, followed by small-group discussions where every voice can be heard. Each Board of Education member will host a gathering in their...
Deadly spa shooter’s defense argues publicity could impact death penalty trial
Robert Aaron Long, the convicted killer behind the deadly spa shootings in Cherokee and Fulton counties in 2021, appeared in court today in Fulton County, where his attorneys argued to exclude certain evidence from his upcoming death penalty trial.
Two Hospitalized Following Gwinnett County House Fire Sparked by Cigarette in Norcross
A house fire in Norcross, Gwinnett County, has left two people hospitalized last Saturday morning after a cigarette reportedly started the blaze. Gwinnett County fire officials have stated that a woman called 911 around 6 a.m. to report that her house on Riva Ridge Drive was engulfed in flames and her father was...
Top 10 Rainiest Cities in Georgia for Green Living
Georgia, a state renowned for its diverse climate, offers a unique blend of beauty and vibrancy. Its varying rainfall patterns create an abundance of lush, ... Read more The post Top 10 Rainiest Cities in Georgia for Green Living appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Winder man arrested after hitting two women with truck in Gainesville parking lot
A Winder man was arrested Sunday night after he reportedly hit two women with his pickup truck in a Gainesville parking lot. The incident happened in the parking lot of the Bamboo Express Car Wash on Jesse Jewel Parkway near Atlanta Road. Gainesville Police Lieutenant Kevin Holbrook said it happened at around 7:30...
Rootstock in Downtown Woodstock Sold
Rootstock Restaurant & Bar, once a cornerstone of Downtown Woodstock’s dining scene, has changed hands in a deal that marks significant shifts for the local food landscape. The popular Main Street establishment has been purchased by Rreal Tacos, an authentic Mexican street food concept looking to expand its...
Father, daughter injured in Norcross house fire, officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Norcross Saturday morning, according to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services. Officials say a woman called around 6 a.m. Saturday to report her home along Riva Ridge Drive...
TWO FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING EARLY MORNING FIRE IN NORCROSS
On September 6th, at 6:00 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire on the 1000 block of Riva Ridge Drive NW in Norcross. The complainant informed 911 call takers that her house was on fire, and her father was trapped inside. Firefighters arrived at 6:05 a.m. and...
Gwinnett County moves forward with Gwinnett Place Mall redevelopment
GWINNETT COUNTY — The long-awaited transformation of Gwinnett Place Mall took a major step forward this week as the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County approved the $11.5 million purchase of the former Sears property, adding 11.5 acres to the publicly owned portion of the site. Once the deal...