‘It was a disaster’: Actor recalls moments ceiling collapsed at Lawrenceville rehearsal hall
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,...
Rabies case confirmed in major metro Atlanta community
The DeKalb County government confirmed a positive rabies case on Tuesday after an incident involving a cat and a raccoon.
North Gwinnett High School lockdown: key details emerging
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.
State’s largest diaper bank short on deposits
Georgia’s largest diaper bank isn’t getting enough deposits. The nonprofit Helping Mamas is struggling to meet a growing state-wide need.
Much of NEGA under flood watch starting Wednesday afternoon
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...
Italian Bakery Giulia Expanding To Alpharetta
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.
Metro Atlanta men sent to prison in massive insurance fraud case
Two Gwinnett County men are headed to prison for their roles in a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary genetic testing.
Gwinnett County barber released from ICE custody after more than a year, family says
Rodney's wife, Mildred Taylor, had spent more than 15 months advocating for his release and said she believed he was wrongfully detained.
GAC Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
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...
Former Spirit flight attendant, mom of 8, calls airline’s closure ‘selfish’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Kamille Carter, a mother of eight in Gwinnett County, is used to being 30,000 feet in the air as a flight attendant. Now, she is grounded. Carter said she received an email on May 1 from the Association of Flight Attendants encouraging Spirit...
