Student arrested for bringing gun to school in Gwinnett County
Authorities say the student, who was not identified, faces charges.
Man fired randomly, was inches away from hitting sleeping couple, Gwinnett police say
Surveillance cameras captured the man firing shots into the darkness behind a business, police said.
American Warrior Shines at Atlanta Red Carpet Premiere Ahead of Nationwide Release
Atlanta, GA, August 29, 2025: With some of its core team based in Atlanta, the highly anticipated film American Warrior made a powerful debut with its red-carpet premiere on August 23 at Area 51–Aurora Cineplex in Roswell, Georgia. Hosted by Mulberry Films and CNR Films, the event drew an energetic crowd eager to...
Family, attorneys push for release of Mario Guevara from ICE custody
Guevara, 47, has been detained since June after being arrested by Doraville police while covering a "No Kings" protest. Guevara’s attorneys argue the government is retaliating against him for his reporting. Federal prosecutors argue Guevara was placed in deportation proceedings because of his immigration status, not...
Former Lawrenceville official indicted in multi-million-dollar bribery scheme
A former Lawrenceville city official is facing federal charges.
Early morning fire tears through home in Hall County
Hall County firefighters battled a blaze early Friday morning that gutted a house in Flowery Branch. At approximately 4 a.m., firefighters responded to reports of a residential fire in the 6200 block of Saddlehorse Drive. When the first units arrived, they found the single-story residence fully engulfed in flames,...
From around the world to Buford’s pets: couple plants roots with new store
BUFORD, Ga. — Their journey has covered thousands of miles from the shores of Sri Lanka to the streets of New York, from Atlanta’s corporate towers to the bustling hubs of South Korea. But for Niranga and Vatey Sumanatilleke, the road home ended in Buford. In November 2024,...
Sparta man arrested in Forsyth County on drug charges after traffic stop on GA...
A man from Sparta was arrested on Friday, Aug. 22, after a traffic stop on GA 400 uncovered drugs and a firearm. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said 62-year-old Ernest Lee was pulled over at around 1:40 a.m. for failing to maintain his lane. K9 Goose and his handler arrived...
Ball Ground man found guilty of child molestation
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A jury has found a Ball Ground man guilty of multiple charges of child molestation and sexual battery. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Zachary Allan Maltman's victim was under the age of 16. What we know: — Officials say the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into...
Traffic stop leads to drug bust and multiple arrests, police say
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Officials say a traffic stop earlier this month led to the arrest of three people in two metro Atlanta counties. Authorities say one of the people arrested is accused of trafficking drugs from Georgia to North Carolina. What we know: — Officials in Gilmer County say...