Discovery High School student performs across Europe with the Georgia Boy Choir
Nate Merritt, a freshman at Discovery High School, had a summer he won’t soon forget. He spent three weeks in Europe as a member of the internationally acclaimed Georgia Boy Choir. He traveled through Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic and performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues as well as...
Identities released in deadly Burke Co. crash, officials say speeding was a factor
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On Wednesday, August 13th, around 7:40 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident on the 800 block of Hancock Landing Road. Officials say the preliminary investigation indicates the driver was speeding and failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the...
Northside Hospital expands Forsyth campus with new medical building
CUMMING, Ga. — Northside Hospital has broken ground on a new medical office building and two parking decks at its Forsyth campus, marking the latest step in the hospital’s ongoing growth across the region. “This project marks yet another milestone in the tremendous growth that we've had over...
K9 officer retires from Gwinnett Police Department after 8 years of service
The Gwinnett County Police Department recently announced the retirement of one of its K9 officers after eight years of service.
Georgia rescue dog once facing euthanasia now a good ‘Boy’ in blue with Iowa...
MONTICELLO, Ind. — Talk about a ruff start with a paw-sitive twist. A rescue dog named Boy, once facing euthanasia in a Georgia shelter, is now sniffing out a new career — as a police K-9 in Iowa. Boy was pulled from a kill shelter in Gwinnett County...
Loss of EV, alternative fuel HOV lane perk to shake up commute, potentially increase...
Starting Sept. 30, drivers of electric and alternative fuel vehicles will no longer be allowed to drive alone in the HOV lanes or drive toll-free in the express lanes on Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County.
MilkShake Factory to Celebrate Grand Opening of First Georgia Location in Milton on Saturday,...
August 13, 2025 // Franchising.com // Milton, GA – MilkShake Factory is bringing its treats to Georgia for the very first time. The brand will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Milton location on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with a family-friendly celebration and exclusive offers. To celebrate the grand...
Holly Springs considering 25% property tax increase
Holly Springs leaders are considering increasing the city’s millage rate from 4 mills to 4.945 mills, resulting in a tax increase for property owners. On Aug. 4, the Holly Springs City Council held the first of three public hearings to consider its millage rate for fiscal year 2026. The city’s fiscal year runs from...
Pursuit in Oakwood leads to wreck, arrest
A pursuit in Oakwood led to a crash and an arrest Wednesday afternoon. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), a trooper responded to assist the Oakwood Police Department (OPD) at around 3 p.m. with a vehicle that fled from a traffic stop. At that time, the trooper observed the...
Cherokee County teacher wins award from Georgia PTA
A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned a statewide award for outstanding educators from the Georgia Parent Teacher Association. Mill Creek Middle School teacher Ann-Margaret Somers is the middle school winner of the Georgia PTA Birney Butler Outstanding Educator award, the district announced. The...
