Roswell native achieves highest US Navy rank for an enlisted sailor
A Roswell native has recently been promoted to Navy master chief, the highest rank an enlisted sailor can achieve in the branch, and the top 1% of ranks an enlisted sailor can attain. Master Chief Petty Officer Lori Bent, who has served in the Navy for 18 years, will now...
Here’s what’s changing in the next budget for Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools plans to cut overall spending slightly during the 2026-2027 school year, but the big news in a presentation made to the county’s school board is the district’s enrollment is on a decline. GCPS Chief Financial Officer Masana Mailliard gave the county’s school board an early look at the...
‘Nightmare’ house demolished in DeKalb after years of complaints
Neighbors in a DeKalb County community say they’re relieved after a long-troubled property was finally torn down.
Deputy arrested, allegedly used patrol car in burglary
A Fulton County deputy has been placed on leave and is accused of burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s Buckhead apartment using his marked patrol car. Authorities say he stole perfume, clothing, and a handgun, later attempting to sell the items on Facebook.
Kroger manager was fired for ‘violating company policy’ after protecting an elderly coworker from...
A former Kroger manager in DeKalb County says he did what most people would hope a decent supervisor would do in a chaotic and dangerous moment: he stepped in when an elderly co-worker was being attacked by suspected shoplifters in the parking lot.
Black School Counselors Are a Necessity. We Don’t Have Enough
Gabrielle Brundidge knew she wanted to be a school guidance counselor since she was a teenager. The idea first came to her while discussing college plans with her guidance counselor, Ms. Garcia, during her senior year at Northview High School in Johns Creek, Georgia. “She was Hispanic, and it was...
Drunken night out ends with arrest, bribery attempt in Marietta
Christopher Edward Chaney, 33, of Dunwoody, is accused of being drunk at the Tiger Tiger Night Club, 585 Franklin Gateway in Marietta, March 16 at 12:56 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Chaney was asked to leave the club by security multiple times and had to be escorted off...
Pet sitter in Forsyth County arrested for theft at client’s house
A woman was arrested on theft by taking charges in Forsyth County after she allegedly stole 18 items from a home she had been hired to pet sit for. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said Cindy Love had been hired to stay at the victim’s home overnight and care for her pets in February. In early March, the victim...
📋 Multiple Admin & Clerical Openings in Gwinnett County, GA
Gwinnett County has several solid admin and clerical jobs open right now—from front desk roles to assistant positions that mix office and field work. Here are a few worth checking out:
DeKalb County Schools updates list of schools that could close
DeKalb County Schools updated the district’s plans to close or consolidate schools to address declining enrollment. The district first released a list of 27 schools that could close or convert to another school level in February. On Friday, the district updated the list with a second scenario. A third and final...

















