Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office using special K-9 to combat human trafficking and child exploitation
Collaborating with local, state and federal agencies, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation (TRACE) Unit investigates cases of human trafficking, gang activity, vice crimes and the exploitation of minors. Each year, TRACE conducts victim recovery operations and arrests individuals...
The Massive Thrift Store In Georgia Where $40 Fills Your Whole Car With Treasures
In the heart of Chamblee sits a thrifter’s paradise so vast and value-packed that locals have developed a saying: “Forty bucks at My Favorite Place fills your trunk and your backseat too.”. This isn’t your average secondhand shop – it’s a sprawling wonderland where bargain hunters and collectors...
T-Hood death: Lawyer representing family addresses case
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - The lawyer who represents the child of Tevin Hood, known professionally as T-Hood, is speaking about why her mother hired him. This game is better than most TV shows – and it's freeRaid |. The backstory:. Hood was shot and killed on Aug. 8 at...
Gwinnett County Nonprofit Burglarized, Over $10K in Damages at Buford Thrift Store
A faith-based nonprofit in Gwinnett County, known for its philanthropic work, recently fell victim to burglary, with their thrift store being targeted by an unidentified suspect. The North Gwinnett Co-Op, which runs the Second Blessings Thrift Store in Buford, had its premises breached around 6:30 a.m. on a Tuesday,...
Beloved Lilburn skate rink closes its doors after 40 years
Skate Along, a beloved skating rink in Lilburn, is closing its doors after more than 40 years, with its final skate taking place tonight.
INK ready for “soft opening” of new Oakwood location
A Hall County museum for children is ready to hold what it is calling a soft opening for its new location in Oakwood this coming week. Interative Neighborhood for Kids, or "INK," recently closed its location in Gainesville in preparation for the construction of a new location in downtown Oakwood. The plans for the...
Man charged with murder after person found dead at Norcross townhome
Officers were called to the BP off Campbellton Road at around 5:30 a.m., where they found the victim with gunshot wounds. The 16-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he is expected to recover. 5K event set to honor Roswell officer killed in action. Updated: 6 hours ago. Officer Jeremy...
Dawson County officials report missing 15-year-old girl found safe
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page posted that 15-year-old Eriana Torres was safely located on Saturday. The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office posted a Be On the Lookout for Eriana Torres, 15, who was last seen at 1 a.m. Saturday. Torres is 5 feet tall and 90 to 100...
22-year-old Pickens County man accused of attacking person with lead pipe
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office says a man is in custody for attacking someone with a lead pipe. The attack happened on Friday morning, according to the sheriff’s office and they issued a BOLO for Chandler Blackwell, 22. Blackwell was in custody sometime...
Forsyth Co. detectives arrest two in million-dollar counterfeit merchandise bust
Two people were arrested Friday in Forsyth County amid an investigation into counterfeit merchandise and trademark infringements. A social media post by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Friday afternoon said investigators executed search warrants at various locations across the county, including a retail location...
