Journalist arrested during DeKalb County protest asks judge to order his release
Mario Guevara, a well-known Metro Atlanta reporter who covers immigration enforcement and immigrant communities, was arrested while livestreaming a protest in Chamblee in June.
Gwinnett schools not meeting district’s own reading goals
Gwinnett County Public Schools set high goals for reading proficiency in its Blueprint for the Future plan, but district officials admitted on Thursday that they have failed to live up to their expectations in areas such as equity and excellence since the plan was adopted. Data shown to school board members on...
Domino’s Customers Confront Staff Over Burnt Pizza in Conyers, Georgia: ‘This Was a Valid...
Ordering a fast-food delivery is supposed to be simple. First, you place your order on an app or call the establishment. Second, you wait for the knock at the door. Third, you pick up your meal and enjoy it however you want. Simple, right? Well, that was far from what a couple in Conyers, Georgia experienced. Their...
New Gwinnett Sheriff’s K-9 helps deputies find evidence of crimes against children
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 named Dee, trained to detect electronic storage devices linked to human trafficking.
Gainesville woman arrested for DUI in Flowery Branch
A 22-year-old Gainesville woman was arrested for DUI early Tuesday morning on Interstate 985 in Flowery Branch. According to the Flowery Branch Police Department (FBPD), officers observed Jasmine Contreras’ vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed at around 2 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers...
LifeLine Animal Project kicks off free adoption event
LifeLine Animal Project, the nonprofit that handles animal shelters in DeKalb and Fulton counties, is holding a four-day free adoption event.
Four men arrested in Forsyth County after allegedly forging checks
Four people were arrested in Forsyth County on Tuesday after allegedly trying to forge checks. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday a man was in the office of a Citizens Bank representative at the location off of Ga. 400 north of Cumming.
Main Street Becomes the Main Event
Every September, Downtown Duluth pulls off a magic trick: it turns into the kind of small-town postcard you’d swear only existed in movies. You know the one—brick storefronts, bunting on the lampposts, the scent of funnel cake drifting through the air. That’s the Duluth Fall Festival, a two-day celebration that’s...
CDC director discusses next steps in facility’s recovery from shooting
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is conducting a comprehensive security assessment following the Aug. 8 shooting that damaged the campus and killed a DeKalb County officer.
Man’s car shot multiple times in road rage shooting
A DeKalb County man says he thought he was going to die after another driver opened fire on his car in what police are investigating as a road rage shooting. The victim, who did not want to show his face out of fear, said the shooting happened last Tuesday morning near North Druid Hills Road and Highway 78. He said...
