Lawrenceville GA

The 4th annual Atlanta Black Expo (ABE), the largest showcase of mixed, non-industry-specific Black-owned businesses in the Southeast, is returning to the Georgia World Congress Center from February 20–22, 2026. This year’s event marks a historic expansion, nearly doubling its physical footprint from 105,000 to...

Atlanta’s dining scene is getting a major boost downtown! Chops Lobster Bar, one of the city’s most beloved and best steakhouses, is expanding with a second location at Centennial Yards, the massive $5 billion mixed-use redevelopment transforming the Gulch area into a vibrant sports and entertainment district. This...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are investigating after a man was seriously injured in a shooting on Saturday morning. Officers responded to reports of a person shot in the 5000 block of Snapfinger Woods Drive around 10:17 a.m. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound....

She’s happy to be out of the hospital, but she says she is dealing with a lot of PTSD.

Atlanta isn't typically thought of as a great pizza city. It doesn't have a distinctive style like other parts of the country, but its dining scene often quietly exceeds the expectations or limits set for it. The sprawling metropolis is home to cuisines from all around the world, thanks to...

Roswell has shifted from a sleepy suburb to one of metro Atlanta’s most interesting dining destinations. Canton Street and the surrounding areas are now packed with chef-driven kitchens, craft cocktail bars, and stylish spots that still feel neighborly and relaxed. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy...

Mosaic Health Center, bolstered by support from Direct Relief and other organizations, is filling a gap for uninsured patients needing medications and health services. The phones at Mosaic Health Center have been ringing more than usual. Residents who tried to purchase health insurance through the public marketplace...

Mark your calendars for the HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY on Saturday, February 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. You can dispose of up to five containers of household hazardous waste for **FREE**. Containers should be about the size of a standard printer paper...

‘We can have Black history front and center in the City of Roswell, a place where you don’t expect it,’ says Roswell Roots Festival committee chair Mary Lucas. From art exhibitions, movie screenings, concerts and theatrical productions, the Roswell Roots Festival uplifts Black history in events spread over the course...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gwinnett County, Ga. — A fugitive accused of impersonating sheriff’s deputies to commit armed robberies has been arrested, prompting an ongoing felony investigation, authorities said. According to the...