Early voting surges across Georgia, with Gwinnett County seeing record turnout
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the turnout reflects confidence in Georgia's election process.
Mobility Plus Alpharetta Wins Best of North Atlanta Award
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - October 27, 2026 - Mobility Plus Alpharetta has been named Best Mobility Store in Appen Media Group's Best of North Atlanta awards, a reader-voted contest recognizing standout businesses across the north metro Atlanta communities. The award reflects votes cast by residents across Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek,...
Columbus championship chase: Five softball teams aim to keep Gwinnett’s title streak going
The stats bear it out — Columbus is title town for Gwinnett fastpitch softball teams. County teams have have won state championships in Columbus each of the last five seasons, and all but one of those seasons featured multiple local championships. A Gwinnett team has won at least one state title at the South Commons Softball Complex in 18 of the last 19 seasons. Since 2007, Gwinnett teams have won 30 total state championships in Columbus. Five Gwinnett teams hope to add to the state title tradit
‘Tastes like dirt’: Neighbors say city water tastes and smells bad, but leaders say...
Residents and businesses in Cumming say drinking water, drawn from Lake Lanier and treated, has a strange odor and taste.
‘Sorry does not pay the bill’: Woman wants DeKalb County to pay $3,200 for...
A DeKalb County woman is fighting to get help paying for a broken pipe on her property. It happened after she says fire crews were testing hydrants in her neighborhood.
Driver arrested after 95 mph chase on I-20 ends in crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A high-speed police pursuit through DeKalb County ended Tuesday with a driver in custody after sideswiping two cars and trying to run from a state trooper. 2026 - IRS Forgives Millions By October 31st Tax DeadlineAmericans with back taxes are urged to check their eligibility for...
Fentanyl, handguns found in Gwinnett home across from elementary school
Gwinnett County police arrested four people Friday at a Lilburn home 600 feet from Lilburn Elementary School, where arrest warrants say a woman kept two handguns within reach of fentanyl.
New 911 technology coming to Roswell as city approves $2 million upgrade
The upgraded system is expected to improve response times while allowing residents to communicate with 911 dispatchers through text and video in addition to traditional voice calls.
DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting
A federal agent has been indicted on eight charges, including aggravated assault and terroristic threats, following a July shooting in Decatur. Investigators said Quadrus Wilson identified himself as a police officer and opened fire through a neighbor's door after an argument over noise. A neighbor was hit in the right...
Decatur’s Old Car Lot Gives Way to Café Racer’s First Metro Atlanta Outpost
Demolition crews have moved onto the old Decatur Auto Sales property at 541 East College Avenue and 170 Commerce Drive, clearing the way for Café Racer's first metro Atlanta restaurant. The former vehicle-sales offices at the two adjacent parcels are coming down to make room for a standalone building that will bring the Athens-born breakfast-and-burger concept into the city for the first time.
