Gwinnett County Police report scam impersonating authorities
The Gwinnett County Police Department warns residents of scammers impersonating officers and demanding money. The scammers reportedly use real or fake names and badge numbers to trick victims and threaten consequences if money is not paid to them. GCPD said variations of the scam include:. • A utility or service...
Luxury Condo Storage Developer Building Luxury Garages in Georgia
Storage Caves, a premier developer of condo storage facilities, recently broke ground on a state-of-the-art luxury garage storage facility located at 6034 Lanier Islands Pkwy, in Buford, Ga. The 8-acre development will serve consumers seeking to store RVs, boats, cars, business inventory and traditional storage...
Gwinnett Police want to expand Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center
The Gwinnett County Police Department’s Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center helps officers be more precise in how they respond to crimes, and if police officials gets their wish, the center will grow in 2026. County Police Chief J.D. McClure presented his department’s 2026 business plan to a citizens...
Runaway juvenile reported in Dawson County
The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is reporting a runaway juvenile. According to the department, 16-year-old James Dickerson was last seen in the area of Ga. 53 westbound and Holcomb Road. He was last seen in black jeans and a black hoodie with a black knit hat. His whereabouts...
The Bagel Hole Announces First-Ever Franchise Location Coming to Cumming, Georgia
Georgia-born bagel brand marks milestone with expansion into Coal Mountain Shops. , a Georgia-based bagel shop known for blending classic New York-style craftsmanship with fun flavors, delightful schmears, and a full nosh-worthy menu, has announced the opening of its very first franchise location. Set to debut at the...
Former Worker Charged with Attempted Unauthorized Entry at Pickens Junior High School in Jasper
On Tuesday afternoon, a troubling situation unfolded at Pickens Junior High School when Pedro Nicholas-Pedro, a former construction worker, attempted to gain unauthorized access to the campus closely following student dismissal time. According to a FOX 5 Atlanta report, Nicholas-Pedro was observed yanking on the...
Gwinnett County considers extending popular ride service to the Duluth area
The proposed expansion to Duluth could launch as early as fall 2026, but it hinges on whether funding is approved in next year’s county budget.
Stolen truck chase in Hall County ends in fatal crash, murder charge
Georgia State Patrol says a police chase involving a stolen pickup truck in Gainesville led to a crash that killed 50-year-old Agustin Rivera. Troopers attempted multiple PIT maneuvers before the suspect rear-ended Rivera’s vehicle, forcing it off the road and into trees. The suspect, 35-year-old Daniel Thomas Davis...
Three people injured following plane crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — Three people were hospitalized early Saturday after a small propeller plane crashed into a residential yard near the Peachtree-DeKalb Airport, authorities said. The crash happened around 12:25 a.m. at a home near Clairmont Road and 9th Street. Brookhaven police, Chamblee police, and DeKalb County...
Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office looking at expanding county jail
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is starting to look at expanding the county’s jail with a new tower that will help address capacity needs as well as issues with aging parts of the existing facility. Chief Deputy Cleo Atwater briefly addressed the office’s operational and capital needs on Wednesday during a...