FOCUS: Rowen lands first tenant, $2 billion Belgium firm
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. | The Rowen project is getting its first major tenant. UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, will build its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen, a 2,000-acre innovation and knowledge community in Gwinnett County. The $2 billion capital investment is the largest in Gwinnett County’s history and is projected to generate approximately $5 billion in total economic...
Two Thieves Targeted a Dealership Full of Hellcats and Camaros. The Cars Refused to...
Two men attempted to steal high-end muscle cars from a Marietta dealership before sunrise, but the vehicles' own security systems had other plans. Here's how the whole thing unraveled.
Police presence seen in Atlanta neighborhoods
A large police presence was seen in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood and a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Saturday night.
2 men shot near metro Atlanta barbecue spot; police investigating
The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two men injured near a local barbecue spot.
Man arrested on felony charges in Gwinnett County
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested Jerren Clark following an investigation by its Family Violence and K-9 Units in Peachtree Corners.
Georgia’s Most Legendary Thrift Store Is An Absolute Treasure Trove Of Bargains
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you walk into a thrift store and find exactly what you didn’t know you were looking for. Park Avenue Thrift in Marietta has been delivering that particular brand of retail sorcery to shoppers who understand that the best things in life are often pre-loved, slightly worn, and priced to make your wallet do a...
ALTATORO HOSTS THREE-DAY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION IN MIDTOWN ATLANTA
AltaToro, Midtown Atlanta’s modern Latin dining destination, invites guests to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a three-day experience filled with bold flavors, festive cocktails, and dynamic entertainment from Sunday, May 3 through Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Throughout the celebration, guests can enjoy limited-time specials including $3 Mexican beers, $4...
Metro Atlanta Seniors Squeezed By Rent Spikes As Counties Scramble To Help
Across Metro Atlanta, retirees say rent hikes are hitting so hard that some are skipping medications or weighing moves out of neighborhoods they have called home for decades, and county officials are scrambling to keep them housed. With many older residents living on Social Security and fixed pensions, local leaders are rolling out emergency aid, targeted screenings and plans to preserve or build more...
DeKalb County Jail without hot water following burst pipe; Repairs to be completed on...
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A pipe has burst at the DeKalb County Jail, causing damage to the facility's hot water boiler operations. As a result, the boiler system is temporarily inoperable. The hot water interruption predominantly impacts the general population housing units, where most detained individuals are housed. Those...
Metro Atlanta school district give employee bonuses
Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.

















