Hero Kickball Tournament raises funds for veterans, first responders
A Gwinnett County nonprofit held its first-ever Hero Kickball Tournament this weekend, raising money to support mental health recovery for local veterans and first responders. The event, hosted by Manna Fund, featured kickball games, food trucks, vendors and family-friendly activities. Organizers said it was not only...
Buford, GA: Early Morning Commuter Goes Wrong-Way to Skip Line at Flowery Branch &...
An impatient driver nearly sideswipes a truck to potentially save 3 seconds. Was it worth it?. Buford-area commuter and Redditor /u/WillOfTheWeek shared headshaking dashcam footage from earlier last week (Sept 15, 2025) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing an impatient early morning driver trying to cut a line of...
Golden Years Prom set for Oct. 11 for community members 55 and older
The Silver Lining Project, in partnership with The Insurance Source, have announced the Golden Years Prom—a special evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring members of the community age 55 and older. This free event does require a reservation and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5:00 p.m....
Sandy Springs officer seriously hurt after being hit by motorcycle, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Sandy Springs police officer was seriously hurt after being hit by a motorcycle late Saturday night, according to the department. The accident happened on the GA-400 northbound just north of Hammond Drive, when police say a motorcycle rider, identified as Riad Ahmed, was going...
Overnight House Fire in Lawrenceville Leaves Three Injured, Five Displaced
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Gwinnett County firefighters rescued multiple people from a burning home early Saturday morning after a blaze broke out on Overlook Path Way SE. Crews were dispatched at 3:45 a.m. following a 911 call from a neighbor who reported heavy fire and no one seen outside. When police arrived, they found...
Spirit Halloween is Offering 20% Off Any Item Thru Monday
This 20% Off offer is available through September 22, 2025. Get free shipping on orders of $40 or more with code FREE40.
Charity swim raises $450K for pediatric cancer research
A charity event raised $450,000 for pediatric cancer research on Saturday.
Rain returns to metro Atlanta, North Georgia later this week
ATLANTA - It was a humid start to Sunday for anyone heading out to Church or Shaky Knees. Soon, the humidity will be matched with heat. By midday, conditions will warm quickly. Metro Atlanta can expect temperatures in the low 80s by noon and topping out around 87 degrees this afternoon. Scattered showers may develop...
Cost of running Milton to decrease 1 percent
MILTON, Ga — The Milton City Council gave final approval Sept. 15 to its 2026 budget, a spending plan totaling $75.2 million. The 2026 fiscal year begins Oct. 1. The total expressed in the budget includes transfers between funds, so actual expenditures will be $64.4 million. Maintenance & operations...
Board Business Briefs: Financial and Construction Reports, New Leaders Appointments
The Cherokee County School Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, reviewed financial management and construction reports and appointed two new district leaders. The meeting began with a work session at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 7 p.m. Both were livestreamed via YouTube,...
