Not Your Average Opportunity: Brookwood High School band performs in Gwinnett County Government video
Brookwood High School marching band students recently appeared in a Ride Gwinnett promotional video to reveal a new crosswalk in the Gas South District. Under the direction of Dr. Laura Moates Stanley, the band plays “Razzle Dazzle” on either side of the colorful crosswalk in the video, “Not Your Average Stop - Ride...
Child with autism rescued in Gwinnett County
Police in Gwinnett County say an 8-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder was rescued from a body of water after running away from home earlier this week.
⚡ Multiple Gwinnett County Part-Time Trash Collection Jobs at $20/hr
Gwinnett County has several flexible evening jobs open right now for folks who like to stay active and earn steady extra income. These roles are great if you have a pickup truck or trailer and want part-time work close to home.
Former officer Michael Chapel challenges 1993 murder conviction in new hearing
ATLANTA — A nearly 30-year-old murder case is back under scrutiny, as new forensic testimony and a disputed witness account take center stage in a habeas hearing for Michael Chapel. Chapel is seeking to overturn his conviction in the 1993 killing of Emogene Thompson, arguing the state failed to...
DeKalb County arrests 10 in illegal tire dumping crackdown
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Police Chief Gregory Padrick announced the arrest of 10 individuals linked to a massive illegal tire dumping operation. The crackdown, part of the "Digital Shield" safety initiative, follows a recent case where over 300 tires were dumped at the Temple of Faith Apostolic...
Fast-casual restaurant plans Gwinnett grand opening celebration
A fast-growing halal fast-casual concept is set to make its Duluth debut this week with a high-energy grand opening celebration. Bite More will officially open its newest location at 2148 Duluth Highway, Suite 117 on Friday, April 3, featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony, live music and food giveaways for the...
🎠 Two Gwinnett schools open new inclusive playgrounds
Two Gwinnett County elementary schools now have brand-new inclusive playgrounds designed so every child can play together. Baggett Elementary and Ferguson Elementary each unveiled their new play areas, complete with ramps, gliding see-saws, slides, and communication boards for both verbal and non-verbal interaction.
Police investigate shooting at The Gallery at South DeKalb
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are investigating a possible self-inflicted shooting at a local mall on Tuesday evening. Officers responded to The Gallery at South DeKalb following reports of shots fired. The DeKalb County Police Department confirmed they are actively investigating the incident at the...
Metro officials call on GA’s governor to veto bill that would change many county...
The counties are Democratic strongholds, and say the bill violates the equal protection clause.
DeKalb County private school for gifted students abruptly closes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Decaturish) — Parents of students at a local private school catering to gifted students were left scrambling this week when they learned that the school would close on Friday, April 3. A person who answered the phone at Midtown International School confirmed the academic year at the...

















