Search continues for missing Gwinnett County man last seen months ago
Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 57-year-old man from Norcross. Thursday's press release from GPD says a friend of Peter Anthony Ross called their 911 line on August 13 to report him as missing, last having contact with Ross about eight months ago. Ross is known to...
Main Street Gainesville wins Downtown of the Year award for 2025
Main Street Gainesville has been dubbed the “Downtown of the Year” for 2025 at the Georgia Downtown Conference. “It truly is an honor,” Main Street Manager Nicole Parham said. “We have been so grateful … it goes way before my time, 20 years ago they were dreaming about what they could do in the Midland side of town.”
Forsyth County’s beloved bagel shop returns months after fire
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A beloved Forsyth County bagel shop rose like a phoenix from the ashes, months after fire destroyed its previous location. At an Aug. 23, re-grand opening, hundreds celebrated the end of the BB’s Bagels drought, visiting its new location, 6835 Shiloh Road East. Dozens...
Hall County man dies in apparent drowning in Lake Lanier
A 66-year-old Gainesville man, was found in Lake Lanier early Thursday morning, presumed drowned, according to authorities.
Democratic candidate for 9th Congressional District hosts town hall
Nick Alex, the Democratic candidate for Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, held a town hall at the Gainesville Civic Center Thursday night. “I’ve got to win this district, we’ve got to win Congress back,” Alex said. “I think the idea of taking something back feels good, and it should. It’s not easy.”
Memorial bridge honoring pets unveiled at Lilburn City Park
A pet memorial bridge was unveiled today at Lilburn City Park in Gwinnett County, providing a special place for pet owners to remember their beloved animals.
Cherokee County therapy dog, only one from Georgia, up for national award for heroism
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Cherokee County poodle who turns “trauma into courage, one paw at a time” could take home a national award. Parker is in the semifinals for the American Humane Society’s 15th annual Hero Dog Awards. Parker, a 2-year-old therapy dog with...
Falling Behind: Where have all the men gone?
This rebroadcast originally aired on April 17, 2025. After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues.
History Cherokee gala honors historic preservation champions
History Cherokee’s annual Historic Preservation Awards Gala set a new fundraising record, raising $27,275 to benefit the Cherokee County History Center. The sold-out event at The Timbers on Etowah brought together more than 200 community leaders and residents to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary and...
Georgia couple found guilty of abusing 4-month-old son
After three hours of jury deliberation, Derrick Lenard Bessix and Allison Catherine Keener were found guilty of child abuse. On August 26, Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced that Bessix was found guilty of cruelty to children in the second degree and contributing to the dependency of a...