Man admits to intentionally setting Woodstock nail salon on fire
A Gwinnett County man has been sentenced to years in prison for setting fire to a Woodstock nail salon, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced.
‘Hope, Hurt and Healing’ recounts brother’s suicide, offers healing balm for survivors
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – Barrett lived outside the lines, his sister Catherine Renfro recalls. He liked sports. Everyone loved being around him. He certainly kept his siblings and parents on their toes. When he called Renfro at 2:22 a.m. 17 years ago, she answered the phone to hear a...
Jackson County law enforcement seek suspect from market incident
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a suspect behind a recent supermarket incident. The JCSO's Facebook page has posted images of a white male suspect, described to have brown hair, brown facial hair, slender build. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, flannel-pattered shorts, and...
Gwinnett school board solicits feedback for new superintendent following firing
The Gwinnett County Board of Education is soliciting feedback from stakeholders in its hunt for a new superintendent of Georgia’s largest school district after the board fired Superintendent Calvin Watts in January. Gwinnett County Public Schools community members can attend small-group discussions taking place...
Sleep Token launches merch collection with Spencer’s for US tour
Sleep Token has announced a collaboration with Spencer’s in connection with the band’s U.S. tour, launching Tuesday in Duluth, Georgia. The famed mall retailer will offer exclusive vinyl and apparel in its stores and online, as well as “limited-edition ritual coins.”. “We are thrilled to be the...
Ike’s Café & Grill: The Largest West African Buffet Right Outside Atlanta Bringing Authentic...
Ike’s Café & Grill: The Largest West African Buffet Right Outside Atlanta Bringing Authentic Nigerian and Ghanaian Cuisine to Sunday Brunch. Norcross, GA — Ike’s Café & Grill, located just outside Atlanta in Norcross, is redefining Sunday dining for food enthusiasts with its Chop Life Buffet, the largest West African...
Animal shelter, charity frustrated after social media hack, funding disruption
Cyber criminals have hacked the Facebook page of Leica’s Saving Paws Rescue, a charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars in donations.
Seven New Tenants to Join Coal Mountain Shops in Cumming, Georgia
Cumming, Ga. — Seven new tenants have signed leases to join FrostPoint Capital’s Coal Mountain Shops, a 19,805-square-foot shopping center undergoing redevelopment in Cumming, a north Atlanta suburb. Phase I of the redevelopment is now fully leased, with the new tenants including PNC Bank, Wingstop, barre3, Kumon,...
Gainesville man charged with bestiality, accused of recording himself in the act
A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with bestiality and distributing obscene material following an incident at his home earlier this year, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Holly Springs boy to ‘ring the bell’ on brain cancer
Asher McGoldrick, a 4-year-old boy from Holly Springs who has battled brain cancer for over a year, is expected to “ring the bell” in November, signifying the end of his treatment. “I am just blessed to have him here and he is excited to ring the bell,” Brianna McGoldrick said of her son. “He is excited to have his...
