GBI investigating Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office — at DA’s request
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a pre-trial diversion program run by Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol's office at the request of Gwinnett County District Attorney Pasty Austin-Gatson's office. The GBI is looking into the Path 2 pre-trial diversion program the Solicitor's Office announced earlier this year. The program lets defendants accused of minor traffic, hunting or fishing violations resolve their cases by making donations to either the Gwinnett Coali
Numbers to know: Week 7
#20 Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. Phillips has accumulated 319 total yards over the last three games, showing off his speed and pass catching ability. He served as Georgia’s starting running back against Alabama, picking up 120 rushing yards on 17 carries. Phillips also had a career-long 30-yard catch earlier in the game and 84 rushing yards against Oklahoma two weeks before. His receiving production gives Georgia another weapon out of the backfield, especially as the Bulldogs continu
Grayson travels to unbeaten, No. 3-ranked Newton in meeting of region frontrunners
An already challenging Grayson football schedule arrives at another tough opponent Friday night in Covington. The No. 10-ranked Rams visit unbeaten Newton, No. 3 in Class AAAAAAA, and its high-powered offense for a key matchup of Region 4-AAAAAAA frontrunners. Newton has scored 42, 71, 70, 49, 40 and 46 points in its last six games on an offense that features Kevin Hartsfield, one of the nation’s top juniors. He averages 106.1 rushing yards per game and 11.8 per carry and has 10 rushing TDs, in
19-year-old deadly shooting suspect arrested; police say he was tracked by Flock
A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend, Gwinnett County Police Department said.
Florida Parents Paid $6,500 for Their Son’s Supposed Jail Release. Then Came a $9,000...
A Florida Keys couple reported losing $6,500 to callers posing as jail employees in a supposed release arrangement for their son. A subsequent demand for more money raised their suspicions and led them to contact police. The investigation led Monroe County detectives to Johnay Monique Barnett, 38, of Roswell, Georgia....
Halloween and fall events across north Fulton and Dunwoody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Trunk-or-treats, costume contests and a goat pumpkin-eating contest are among the fall events planned across north Fulton County and Dunwoody through Nov. 1. Alpharetta. Fall Fest at North Point Mall, Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-4 p.m., lower-level center court. There will be balloon artists, face painting and...
Decatur attorney disbarred after pleading guilty to RICO charge
DECATUR, Ga. - The Supreme Court of Georgia disbarred a Decatur lawyer on Oct. 14 after he pleaded guilty to stealing data from the DeKalb County Police Department to recruit personal injury clients. What we know:. The state high court unanimously stripped William Taylor Payne of his law license on...
Flock surveillance camera battle comes down to tiebreaking vote from mayor
Mayor Brandon Hembree cast the deciding vote to keep Sugar Hill's license plate cameras following a tied council meeting.
Forsyth County to consider extending housing pause
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission is extending a housing moratorium that has continued for more than a year. Members of the public are invited to speak at an Oct. 15 public hearing. The hearing will occur at a meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. at 110 E. Main St. in Cumming. A vote could follow the hearing.
Arrest made after metro area elderly woman scammed out of $50,000
Officials are hopeful that this investigation leads to more arrests.
