Lawrenceville GA

In a statement to the AJC, DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox said the ordinance will subject unhoused people to arrest.

Two Georgia men are accused of sending a recruited man into Missouri banks with suspected forged checks while they waited outside in a silver SUV. ... Read More

Prax Cafe is preparing to open in east Alpharetta, where husband-and-wife owners Saba Heydari and Sam Ramis plan to pair coffee and desserts with touches of their Persian heritage. The couple is targeting a November opening at 4390 Kimball Bridge Road, Suite A. A precise opening day has not been...

SUGAR HILL, Ga. — Nearly two centuries ago, settlers traveled to a ferry crossing along the Chattahoochee River, where a merchant named William Orr operated a store that helped support a growing community known as Orrsville. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a new chapter in the area’s history began as...

COVINGTON — Newton left Senior Night victorious on Friday, defeating the Archer Tigers 49-23 in a Region 4-AAAAAAA football shootout. Sophomore quarterback Josiah Frazier stole the show in the first half, showcasing his arm talent and throwing three touchdown passes for Newton, 9-0 overall and 3-0 in the region. His first two touchdown passes connected with junior wide receiver Devin Barber. Senior Keyon Standifer also got in on the action, hauling in an impressive 32-yard over-the-shoulder rece

COLUMBUS — Buford proved Friday it isn’t giving up its fastpitch softball state championship without a fight. The reigning state champion Wolves faced two elimination games Friday and won both, moving within one victory of the Class AAAAAAA state finals. They opened with a 7-1 victory over Lambert, then held off North Paulding for a 7-6 win for a 2-0 day. Buford (29-4) plays Northgate at 10 a.m. Saturday for a spot in the state championship series against Harrison. The Buford-Northgate winner wi

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County health inspectors took photographs of critical health violations inside a quick-service restaurant in Decatur. Touchdown Wings in Decatur scored 49 points and a U for unsatisfactory on Oct. 23. The report says dirty dishes were stored as clean, food was dumped in the handwashing sink and an employee touched their mouth and then cooked on the grill.

SUWANEE — It was up, it was down and it had a little bit of everything, but Makyree Cross got the last word. Collins Hill’s senior quarterback and Troy commit experienced every emotion possible during his Senior Night. He struggled with efficiency at just 15 of 40 passing, but fired 485 yards, shook off three interceptions, ran for one touchdown and threw for five, including two crucial ones in the final eight minutes, to help Collins Hill win a wild 42-34 encounter over Mill Creek at Fahring Fi

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Buford woman has been convicted of scamming seniors out of around $1 million, the Gwinnett County district attorney said. Starting in 2021, Fataoumata Keita, 48, scammed seniors as part of a larger operation. She convinced her victims their computers were malfunctioning and that they needed to buy antivirus software.

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America’s “Achieve the Dream” event will take place Friday through Sunday at the Gallery at South DeKalb.