Gainesville resident pulled over for cracked windshield now in ICE detention — and, his...
In late June, Antonio Aguirre Villa was driving to work at a Gainesville construction site when he was pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol. Officers said it was because his windshield was cracked. According to a police report obtained via public records request, a state trooper pulled Villa over...
Missing Norcross Man Found Safe, Gwinnett County Police and Community’s Efforts Pay Off
The Gwinnett County community breathed a collective sigh of relief as Marcus Thornton, the 21-year-old man from Norcross reported missing several days ago, was found safe. The initial call to action for public assistance in the search was issued after Thornton's family reported him missing last Thursday. He had last...
Audi driver caught going 108 mph in 55 mph construction zone in Alpharetta
An Alpharetta police officer stopped a Audi driver traveling at 108 mph in a 55 mph construction zone.
Gwinnett County officer and an off-duty nurse hailed as heroes after saving toddler’s life
Gwinnett County police are praising one of their officers and an off-duty nurse for helping save the life of a toddler who had stopped breathing.
Student stabbed at Gwinnett high school breaking up fight
A student at South Gwinnett High School was trying to break up a fight on Wednesday morning when they were stabbed.
Single-vehicle wreck in northwest Hall County leads to fatality
Update published on Aug. 31, 2025 @ 1:15 p.m. The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has updated the details on a motorcycle wreck over the Labor Day weekend that took the life of the driver. According to officials, a 51-year-old Cleveland man was negotiating a curve on Southers Road near...
Clermont man killed in White County head-on crash
A Clermont man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 129 North/SR 11 near Albert Reid Road in White County. The wreck happened just before 1 p.m. on September 2. According to the Georgia State Patrol’s preliminary crash report, 41-year-old Julia Robinson of Gainesville was driving a...
Get a free LEGO Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck model this Sunday, at these LEGO...
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, LEGO is hosting a special Make & Take Event. From noon to 2 p.m., you can drop by participating LEGO stores and take home a FREE Lego Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck model to build at home. Quantities are limited, so get there early!. The LEGO...
Big Creek Bees in Forsyth County provides entry point for those exploring beekeeping
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — They produce a nutritious food from flower nectar. Their sound may have a calming effect on the mind. They play a vital role in the natural environment. And they are surprisingly low maintenance, said Brian Hudes, owner of Big Creek Bees in Forsyth County. “Bees...
Equifax to expand Alpharetta campus
The expansion will bring total full-time employment at the site to about 1,660.
