A New 300-Unit Apartment Complex is Coming to Lawrenceville
A 300-unit apartment community called The Greene started construction in Lawrenceville, bringing another wave of rental housing to the area. 🏠Why It Matters: The development adds hundreds of new rental units to Gwinnett County as housing costs continue to climb across metro Atlanta, giving residents more options in...
Debert Cook, Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest Inducted into National Black Golf Hall of...
Publisher Recognized for Pioneering Work Elevating Black Voices in Golf. (New York, NY) — The National Black Golf Hall of Fame ceremoniously inducted Debert Cook, founder and publisher of African American Golfer’s Digest (AAGD) during its 39th annual anniversary, marking a historic evening celebrating legacy,...
Gwinnett County Approves Collaborative Plan with Local Cities to Strengthen Natural Disaster Defenses
Gwinnett County has approved a local hazard mitigation plan to strengthen preparedness against natural disasters. The plan is a joint effort between the county and several cities, including Auburn, Berkeley Lake, and Buford. It outlines potential hazards and strategies to reduce risks to residents and property. As...
Second chance: Two UNG public safety officers honored for saving a man’s life
ATHENS, Ga. — The roar of 90,000 fans had barely faded when Captain Trent McGuffey and Senior Police Officer Andrew Russell shifted from spectators to lifesavers. The University of North Georgia Department of Public Safety officers had just wrapped up extra-duty at the sold-out Georgia vs. Alabama game on September...
Gwinnett road closures Oct. 4-10
The following are the Gwinnett road closures for Oct. 4-10: This document is provided by the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation. Albion Farm Road from Old Coach Road to Rogers Bridge Road will require intermittent lane closures through October for utility work, weather permitting.Ballpark Lane from Rock...
Mobile home destroyed in Hall County fire, no injuries reported
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed a mobile home in Hall County. According to Hall County Fire Rescue, units responded at approximately 4:30 p.m. on October 5 to the 5300 block of Waterwood Drive after reports of a residential fire. When the first crews arrived, they found the mobile home fully...
Dozen Indicted in $3.6 Million Metro Atlanta Shoplifting Ring
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Twelve individuals have been indicted on racketeering charges for allegedly running a multi-year shoplifting ring that stole millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise from metro Atlanta retailers and resold it online. According to prosecutors, the crew targeted high-value items from stores...
Why Travelers Say This Georgia Buffet Is A Stop Worth Adding To Your Trip
Gohan Buffet in Duluth, Georgia has become a well-known stop for people who love variety in their dining. The restaurant sits on Pleasant Hill Road, a busy corridor filled with international restaurants and shopping. Gohan distinguishes itself by offering a massive all-you-can-eat spread that combines Asian dishes,...
Calling artists: Canton is looking for sculpture to grace Heritage Park
The City of Canton is calling on sculpture artists to submit designs for a new public art piece to be installed in Heritage Park. The sculpture will be located near the Waleska Street Bridge in Heritage Park. The park spans 48 acres and includes a walking trail, recreational fields and a playground. The Canton...
Two Crashes Shut Down I-85 in Gwinnett Sunday Morning
The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently working on two separate motor vehicle accidents, causing heavy traffic delays on I-85 Southbound and I-85 Northbound. Traffic on I-85 Southbound is currently shut down between Beaver Ruin Road and Pleasantdale Road with all southbound traffic being diverted to Beaver...
