St. Patrick’s Day $17 pet adoptions at Gwinnett Shelter
The Gwinnett Animal Shelter is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a special Green Means Go Tuesday adoption event. Visitors wearing green outerwear can adopt a pet for $17, and some lucky adopters will have their fees completely waived at random. Each adopter will also receive a free green toy for their new pet.
Loganville man identified as victim in last week’s fatal shooting and crash in Snellville...
The Gwinnett County Police Department announced that the victim in the March 13 fatal shooting and crash in the Snellville area of Gwinnett County has been identified as Taveus Threatt Jr., 19, of Loganville. Initial story. (Snellville, Ga., Mar. 13, 2026) – At approximately 10:05 p.m., officers from the South...
Father charged with stabbing 4-year-old daughter to death at Atlanta apartment complex
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The suspect who police say fatally stabbed a 4-year-old girl at an Atlanta apartment complex has been arrested and charged. Rashad Dixon faces several felony counts, including murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, first-degree cruelty to children and possession of a knife...
Woman hospitalized when tree smashes down on DeKalb home
Homeowners say Monday morning’s storm sent trees crashing through their homes, putting lives in danger. One woman had to go to the hospital after debris hit her. The National Weather Service has now determined that a tornado hit the area. “We were all traumatized,” homeowner Eric Clark told Channel...
These 15 Georgia Carryout Fish Fry Windows Serve Lake Perch Done Exactly Right
Golden, crispy fish with a satisfying crunch on the outside and tender, flaky meat inside is exactly what keeps people coming back to Georgia’s best carryout fish fry spots. These local favorites may look simple from the outside, but they take their craft seriously. Generations of experience, well seasoned breading,...
Jury deliberates fate of former health worker accused of murder in DeKalb County
A DeKalb County jury is deliberating the fate of a former health department worker accused of murdering an engineer.
Serial rapist sentenced to life for assaults
A man has pleaded guilty to committing multiple assaults after a task force working collaboratively to solve cold case crimes connected his DNA to at least four different rapes and assaults throughout DeKalb County. On March 12, the years-long investigation into multiple sexual assaults dating back to 1999 came to...
Alta Brasa Tacos Coming to Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Alta Brasa Tacos is preparing to open at 102 Stanley Ct Suite A & B, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, bringing a Brazilian and Mexican taco fusion concept to Gwinnett County. Co-owner Marlene Servin told Business Debut the restaurant is targeting an early next month opening. The concept...
Adopt Chloe, a gentle 1-year-old dog from Suwanee
The Gwinnett Animal Shelter is featuring Chloe (ID#114965), a 1-year-old, 46-pound dog who arrived on January 14 after being found as a stray in the Suwanee area. She is described as gentle and curious, needing a little patience and kindness to feel comfortable.
Lithonia Man Sentenced To Life After Gas Station Killing Caught On Camera
DECATUR, Georgia – A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Lithonia man in a deadly gas station shooting that occurred in broad daylight following an argument. On March 12, 2026, a jury found 27-year-old Antjuan Harrison guilty of two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a machine gun, possession...

















