Pickens County officials issue statement after controversial photo by employee
Officials with the Pickens County School District are internally dealing with a recent social media post by a teacher during non-classroom time that many residents have deemed to be insensitive to immigrants. The school system posted on its social media page Wednesday that the matter at hand is a personnel...
Over 300 pounds of meth seized from Georgia storage facility
GEORGIA — Federal authorities seized more than 325 pounds of methamphetamine from a Norcross storage facility last month, the Department of Justice reported. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said DEA agents observed 47-year-old Marco Cueto-Rosales entering the storage unit on October 10. A Gwinnett County police...
Teenage student accused of hiding in women’s bathroom at Gwinnett Tech, recording female peers
A Gwinnett Technical College student was arrested after allegedly hiding in a women’s bathroom to secretly record female students.
Forsyth County commission extends moratorium on residential rezonings
Forsyth County Commissioner Hill and others expressed support for the continued pause until early May, although they could lift it sooner.
One driver suffers minor injuries in Gainesville wreck
A wreck in Gainesville on Wednesday left one driver with minor injuries. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), 28-year-old Joshua Alcorn of Cumming was traveling north on Ga. 365/Cornelia Highway in a Freightliner truck while two vehicles were on YMCA Drive at the intersection with the highway. Both drivers...
Small restaurant, big heart: The Rolling Snackle Box starts Pay It Forward program
The owner of the restaurant says the response has been tremendous and the community has been more than generous.
‘Better and better’: Family grateful metro Atlanta man home and recovering after moped crash...
Mark Moczarski was on his dream trip on the other side of the world when he suffered major injuries.
Forsyth County could continue housing pause
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission will consider extending a housing moratorium an additional 180 days. Commissioners will review the decision at their Nov. 6 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the county courthouse, 110 E. Main St. in Cumming. To view an agenda...
10-Year-Old Georgia Girl Stuck 30 Feet Up In Tree Rescued By Firefighters
Firefighters in Georgia this week rescued a 10-year-old girl who managed to get stuck some 30 feet up in a tree. The Forsyth County Fire Department said Engine 12, Heavy Rescue 12, Truck 1 and Battalion 2 responded Monday night to a report of a girl stuck in a tree. A video shared by the […]
A rise in food insecurity is seen in Woodstock. ‘The need has grown as...
LISTEN: A rise in food insecurity began in many communities even before the federal government shutdown began. One food pantry in Cherokee County says the demand has grown and shows no signs of slowing. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more. A rise in food insecurity began in many communities north...
