Man killed during police chase in DeKalb County, GSP says
A person was killed Thursday during a police chase in DeKalb County, and authorities are still searching for the driver involved, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Gang member sentenced to life for ‘death for disrespect’ killing
A Gwinnett County judge sentenced Dametris Bush to life without parole plus 40 years for the murder of Andre Jones Jr. at a Norcross motel.
Southern Living names 2 Georgia grocery stores among most legendary
Some travelers collect postcards. Others stock up on snacks. Southern Living says two Georgia markets are so beloved they are worth planning a trip around, naming them among the South's most legendary grocery stores. The magazine highlighted the longtime favorites, praising their massive selections and hard-to-find...
Metro Atlanta DA says the county owes her money, so she’s suing
The county says she's a county employee, but she says she's a state employee.
Berkmar Middle student named the 2026 GCPS Spelling Bee Champion
C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to Cayden Liang for being named the 2026 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Spelling Bee Champion. The Berkmar Middle School student rose to the top after an impressive display of poise and skill. Aarav Santhosh, student at Roberts Elementary School, finished strong and is this year’s...
Georgia town’s residents divided on plan to open ICE detention center
Officials in the small town of Oakwood, Georgia say they've heard little support to open a immigration detention center in the community, but some residents approve of the plan.
Woman rescued from human trafficking operation in metro Atlanta county
A human trafficking victim was rescued during an operation that police say a man ran out of a luxury apartment complex in Gwinnett County.
Man wanted for child molestation arrested in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A man wanted on child molestation charges has been arrested in Gwinnett County, authorities said. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said its Fugitive Unit took Demonte Dawson into custody Feb. 10 in Lawrenceville. Dawson had active warrants for two counts of child molestation, according to...
Norcross brothers sentenced to life in prison for assaulting young girl
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two men from Norcross will spend their lives in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting a young girl over multiple years. Jose Angel Soriano, 36, was convicted of rape, while Jordi F. Soriano-Balbuena, 32, was convicted of rape and aggravated child molestation in a...
DeKalb County could close 27 schools, initial plan says. Here’s the list.
The list of possible closures is meant to spark conversation in the district before final decisions are made.
