Four Gwinnett seniors recognized as Clara Barton Scholarship recipients
Four seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools are set to pursue postsecondary studies in nursing. Recognized as Clara Barton Aspiring Nurse Scholarship recipients, all four students have been accepted into nursing programs. Each recipient of the Clara Barton Scholarship Award will receive a $1,000 scholarship in re
Hilton, Donatucci picked for education performance study committee
A Georgia House of Representatives study committee tasked with looking at how education performance is measured, and how teacher retention can be strengthened, will have two Gwinnett County voice at the table. Speaker of the House Jon Burns appointed state Reps. Scott Hilton, R-Peachtree Corners, and Sandy Donatucci,
Demand for early childhood education grows in Georgia
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Caroline Ellis has two kids at Ivy Kids of Johns Creek, an early childhood learning center. Ellis said she appreciated the one-on-one approach, the availability of fresh nutrition services, and the growth and development opportunities for her children. "It's scary as a first time –...
A hero’s legacy through a mother’s love
As I share my journey, my purpose is to let grieving parents know they are not alone. I am a Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) survivor and a surviving mother. I lost my son, Officer Ivorie G. Klusmann, who was killed in the line of duty on August 10, 2013, in DeKalb County, Georgia. His loss was devastating to m
Deadly Glenwood Road Crash Rocks Decatur Evening Commute
A fatal car crash Monday on Glenwood Road in Decatur, DeKalb County, brought traffic to a standstill and kept first responders on scene well into the evening, authorities said. The DeKalb County medical examiner told local media that at least one person was killed in the wreck, while police had not yet released additio
Child hit, left bruised by elementary school employee, police say
A Gwinnett County employee is facing a felony charge because school police say she hit a child during an afterschool program.
Flowery Branch police arrest DeKalb Co. men on drug, firearms charges
Two men from DeKalb County were arrested in Flowery Branch on Mother's Day after authorities said they found them in possession of illegal drugs and a stolen weapon. The Flowery Branch Police Department issued a statement on Tuesday, May 12, saying the arrests stemmed from a traffic stop inside the Sterling on the Lake
‘Sounded like a bomb:’ Runaway USPS truck crashes into DeKalb home
A homeowner says a runaway mail truck left his home with a huge hole in it. Now he says he’s trying to figure out who will pay for the damages.
Wellstar North Fulton opens OB-GYN center
ROSWELL, Ga. — Wellstar Health System opened a new obstetrics and gynecology practice in Roswell, expanding access to comprehensive women’s health services in North Fulton County. The clinic is next to the Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center at 4500 Hospital Boulevard in Suite 230. The Wellstar OB-GYN practice,...
Metro Atlanta city announces costs for paid parking
The City of Roswell announced new parking fees for parts of the downtown area.

















