New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Sandy Springs, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around sandy springs.
Georgia lawmakers discuss eliminating state income tax
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Georgia lawmakers are examining what it would take to eliminate the state’s income tax as a Senate committee continues its statewide tour to gather public input. The state Senate’s special committee on eliminating Georgia’s income tax held its third public hearing at Longstreet Café...
Owner reacts after restaurant shot up, allegedly by customer upset about bill
A customer is accused of opening fire on Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar in Gwinnett County early Sunday morning, leaving employees shaken but unharmed.
City of Lawrenceville opens one-of-a-kind housing facility to help support homeless men
The city of Lawrenceville has opened the F.I.R.S.T. Housing Center, a unique project aimed at providing shelter and support for homeless men.
Unity Christian runners qualify for state meet
Runners from Unity Christian competed at the Region 1-Division II cross country meet Saturday at Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming. Ten Lions runners qualified for the GAPPS state meet as individuals, held Oct. 25 at One Church in Fayetteville, with an 11th qualified as part of the boys team. In the boys race,...
Freeze: Auburn will rotate QBs in practice ahead of Arkansas game
When an offense is taking on water, the head coach and the quarterback get the most fingers pointed at them. Hugh Freeze is already the subject of Auburn fans' frustration and has been for a few weeks now, and Jackson Arnold has also seen his fair share of criticism for his recent showings with the Tigers —...
Gwinnett County police install prescription medication disposal boxes at its precincts
Gwinnett County Police precincts have installed prescription medication collection receptacles to provide residents with a safe way to dispose of unwanted medications.
FIRST Center opens in Lawrenceville to provide transitional housing to homeless men
LAWRENCEVILLE — Mayor David Still says everyone who lives in this city is a resident — whether they have a home or not. A new option is now available to some of those homeless residents after the city opened its transitional housing center for men on Monday. The FIRST Center offers one-bedroom apartments for homeless...
State names Suwanee an ‘exceptional’ main street city
Suwanee is exceptional — at least that’s the word from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The DCA named Suwanee as one of two new Georgia Exceptional Main Street communities this week. The recognition highlights cities for their work to revitalize their downtowns and address economic development and...
Community stage takes up shop in old North Point Mall Foot Locker
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The City of Alpharetta has created a new community stage in an unlikely space — a former Foot Locker on the second level of the North Point Mall. Located next to the food court and iconic merry-go-round, the Spotlight Community Stage has a slick facade just like the nearby Hot Topic and Champs...

















