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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County police officer was arrested and later relieved of duty for her involvement in a domestic dispute, the department said. According to a release, on May 1, officers in Gwinnett responded to a domestic dispute involving Renee Downer, a police officer with the department, and a former partner.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A theater company in Gwinnett County is rehearsing in a different space after the ceiling in their rehearsal room almost collapsed on top of them over the weekend. The Aurora theater company was rehearsing “In the Heights” on Saturday afternoon when it happened,...

The DeKalb County government confirmed a positive rabies case on Tuesday after an incident involving a cat and a raccoon.

North Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia, was placed under lockdown this afternoon following reports of a possible active shooter on or near campus. As of this evening, no shooting had been confirmed, and Gwinnett County Police had not released a formal statement verifying the nature of the threat or the circumstances that prompted the precautionary measure.

Georgia’s largest diaper bank isn’t getting enough deposits. The nonprofit Helping Mamas is struggling to meet a growing state-wide need.

In the midst of the worst drought the region has seen in over a decade, high rainfall expected later this week has much of Northeast Georgia under a flood watch. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a statement Tuesday afternoon saying Hall, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Barrow, Jackson, Banks, Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Towns, Union, Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens counties will be under a flood...

A local Italian bakery is expanding its footprint this year. Giulia Italian Bakery will open in Alpharetta City Center this summer, according to a release. Founded in 2020 by brothers Ben and Seth Gjuka, Giulia now has locations in Peachtree Corners and East Cobb. This location will be the fourth for the brand.

Two Gwinnett County men are headed to prison for their roles in a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary genetic testing.

Rodney's wife, Mildred Taylor, had spent more than 15 months advocating for his release and said she believed he was wrongfully detained.

Greater Atlanta Christian School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026, recognizing two students whose achievements reflect excellence in scholarship, leadership and a commitment to Christian Life. Class of 2026 Valedictorian – Noah An. Noah An of Atlanta has been named class valedictorian. He will...