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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly drug overdose of a Georgia woman at a Miami music festival has been arrested in metro Atlanta, police said. Officers with the Sandy Springs Police Department, assisted by a K-9 unit, helped Miami investigators locate and arrest Carmen Lo in the area of...

Aurora Theatre continues its commitment to new works with the world premiere of Initiative, a brand-new play by Atlanta local Jacob York, running March 26 – April 19, 2026. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Katie Erin Chambers, this heartfelt and imaginative production blends epic fantasy with deeply human...

The Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections has appointed Kelvin Williams as acting elections supervisor. Williams joined Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections in 2016 and has served as the deputy elections supervisor since 2021. Current Elections Supervisor Zach Manifold, who has held...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County officials are warning the public after a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Thursday. The animal attacked a dog near Tanner Road in Dacula on Tuesday. The dog’s condition is unknown. The county tells residents to avoid animals that are...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Deputies have arrested a barricaded suspect in a SWAT situation that shut down a stretch of highway in Barrow County on Friday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies had asked drivers to avoid Highway 82 between Highway 211 and Ross Road...

On March 10, a grand opening celebration was held for the launch of a new dignity-centered, choice-based food pantry called Corners Market. Located in Norcross, the food pantry and community center represents more than $600,000 in investment from Gwinnett County, Perimeter Church, the Community Foundation of...

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...

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...

Neighbors in a DeKalb County community say they’re relieved after a long-troubled property was finally torn down.

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.