Duluth man recalls apartment fire: “You can’t unsee it”
A late-night fire at a Gwinnett County apartment complex displaced 25 households, prompting emergency rescues and long-term displacement. One resident recounts the terrifying moments and lasting trauma.
Loganville senior living resident honored for her shipbuilding work as a ‘Rosie the Riveter’...
Resident of The Retreat at Loganville built ships for U.S. Navy during the war years. Jane Tucker is presented with a token of esteem by Loganville Mayor Branden Whitfield as the city’s heart mascot looks on. Photo credit: Stephen Milligan – the Walton Tribune. Jane Tucker was honored...
Southern Living highlights one of Georgia’s best-kept fine dining secrets
A new restaurant on Canton Street in Roswell, Georgia , is drawing attention for its inventive food and immersive experience, earning praise from Southern Living as one of the city’s best-kept culinary secrets. Truth Be Told, a fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge, opened in July and quickly made The Atlanta...
Save the dates for these Black History Month events in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County is observing Black History Month with a focused set of programs that highlight local stories, cultural expression, and community learning. A handful of libraries, arts groups, and civic organizations are hosting events that will inspire residents to reflect on the county’s Black heritage in...
Some love stories happen in Lawrenceville… others happen because of Lawrenceville. ??
In Lawrenceville, a historic and vibrant community where downtown charm, local events, and southern hospitality bring people together, love takes many forms, and every story deserves to be celebrated. That’s why the City of Lawrenceville is excited to launch “Love in the Ville,” a community storytelling initiative...
Bill could give Georgia parents more control over when their kids start school
The state's biggest school district wants to send some kids straight to first grade.
Police looking for man accused of abusing, killing dogs in Atlantic Station parking deck
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities hope that new video and photos will help them identify a man with two dogs near Atlantic Station. The Fulton County Police Department said the man walked with two mixed-breed dogs to the Atlantic Station parking deck on the corner of 16th Street NW and Fowler Street,...
FBI raid sparks backlash from Georgia leaders
Georgia leaders are reacting after FBI agents executed a court-authorized, sealed search warrant at Fulton County’s elections operations facility in Atlanta.
Assistant principal arrested after ‘using stacking trick to steal 98 times from Walmart self...
AN ELEMENTARY school assistant principal has been accused of stealing from a Walmart nearly 100 times and making off with close to $1,000 in merchandise. Courtney Janell Shaw, 47, allegedly used a crafty “stacking” method at self-checkout kiosks to walk off with free items. Shaw was an administrator...
Bond denied for teen accused of murdering parents
Sarah Grace Patrick, the Carrol County teen accused of murdering her mother and stepfather, has just been denied bond. Her court date is set for August 2026.
