Update: Minor injuries reported in two-vehicle hit-and-run in Loganville Saturday
Update: Loganville Police Chief M.D. Lowry confirmed Sunday morning that the suspect is not yet in custody. The incident involved a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries reported. The driver from yesterday’s incident on Highway 81 at Tara Commons has been identified as Jacob Connell of Jonesboro. Arrest warrants have b
Mill Creek grad reaches new heights as a professional climbing guide
Former Gwinnett County resident Justin Sackett has ascended to the top of his vocation as a climbing guide, “fighting gravity in challenging mountain environments.” A 2016 graduate of Mill Creek High School, Sackett owns and operates Skyline Mountain Guides in Snoqualmie, Washington, about 30 minutes east of Seattle. S
Federal grand jury indicts Georgia woman for allegedly defrauding self-employed truckers in tax scheme
MACON, Ga. – A Georgia woman was recently indicted for allegedly defrauding truck drivers. U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes announced via media release a 54-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week charging a Georgia woman with allegedly defrauding at least 26 people, mostly self-employed truck
Saathvik Aahar Opens in Johns Creek With a Fully Vegetarian Indian Menu
Johns Creek has a new Indian restaurant built around a narrower promise than most: everything on the menu is vegetarian. Saathvik Aahar held its grand opening Friday, Aug. 14, at 5805 State Bridge Road, Suite R, adding a new option for diners looking for meat-free Indian food in the Johns Creek and Alpharetta area.
Fire damages Flowery Branch home; no injuries reported
Fire damages Flowery Branch home; no injuries reported FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Fire damaged a Flowery Branch home Saturday afternoon, but the person inside escaped safely and no injuries were reported. Hall County 911 received a call around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15 from a resident reporting smoke inside a home in th
1 dead, 1 injured in single-vehicle crash on I-85 North, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A woman is dead, and another person is injured after a single-vehicle crash on I-85 North, according to DeKalb County police. Police said the crash happened around 2:14 a.m. on Sunday on I-85 North near the North Druid Hills Road exit. According to authorities, officers found...
Deadly early morning crash shuts down I-285 for hours
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that killed a woman early on Sunday morning. The crash happened near the Lavista Road exit off of Interstate 285. Police told Channel 2 Action News a woman was killed while trying to direct traffic...
Heart and Vascular Care Earns Top Workplaces Award for Culture of Employee Appreciation
Celebrated for fostering a supportive, heart-centered workplace where healthcare heroes feel valued every day. CUMMING, GA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Every day, the dedicated team at Heart and Vascular Care puts their hearts into caring for others. Today, the practice is proud to announce tha
Alpharetta council to consider new 41-lot subdivision
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council will consider a request for a 41-lot gated subdivision off Rucker Road. At an Aug. 17 meeting, council members will review plans for the neighborhood, which is slated for more than 36 acres at 12265 Charlotte Drive. Council members will also hear public comment on the matte
Loganville police searching for hit-and-run driver who allegedly fired gunshot
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Loganville police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who allegedly fired a gunshot Saturday morning. Around 11:35 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle accident on Highway 81 near Tara Commons Drive, according to the Loganville Police Department. Police said the at-fault driver h
