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.
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.
Woman arrested for shooting at DeKalb shopping center
A woman has been arrested for the fatal shooting of another woman outside of a DeKalb County shopping Center on Tuesday night. Eric Perry reporting.
Former Lakeside High School student pleads guilty to causing crash that killed classmate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed one of her classmates and hurt another in 2024, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. Hannah Hackemeyer, now 20, was convicted of first-degree homicide by vehicle, serious injury by...
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
EVANSTON, Ill. - A federal trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton, who is facing charges tied to his prior leadership of an Illinois school district, according to the The Daily Northwestern. Ultra-Soft Cashmere Sweatshirt Loved by Thousands of MenThe Sweatshirt...
Police identify victim, suspect in deadly shooting at Stone Mountain shopping center
Officers have identified the victim as 33-year-old Precious Jones. A 23-year-old woman, Zanbria Arrington, has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Gwinnett County school bus driver charged with DUI off the job
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County school bus drivers transport more than 128,000 children every day. But now one of those drivers is facing criminal charges. In November 2025, court records show David Atkins was charged with driving under the influence of drugs while operating his personal...

















