Gwinnett County schools install weapon detectors
Gwinnett County school leaders have installed brand-new weapons detection systems in schools across the district. We heard from Chief Tony Lockard of Gwinnett County Schools Police about how the systems are working and how they've been received by the public so far.
DeKalb County police warning students not to show up at park
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored "Senior Skip Day" takeover planned for Wade Walker Park. Officials say the gathering is not an approved event and students who skip school to attend could face consequences. Police said officers will enforce truancy...
Adopt Rusty from Gwinnett Animal Shelter
Rusty, ID#115623, is a 1.5-year-old, 56-pound dog available for adoption at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter. He was found in the Norcross area and arrived at the shelter on March 2. Rusty is shy at first but becomes friendly and playful once he feels comfortable.
AROUND TOWN: Wildlife sanctuary preparing to fight planned residences
The fight over a proposal to build 280 residences a few hundred feet from the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary in south Gwinnett is showing no signs of letting up. In fact, it’s about to heat up as the sanctuary’s owners are gearing up to go on the offensive against Virginia-based developer Middleburg Communities. The...
Atlanta firefighters’ union puts Dickens on notice for refusal to sign union contract
The Atlanta firefighters’ union says it’s mystified as to why Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens still hasn’t signed the city’s first contract with the union, almost 11 months after the collective bargaining agreement was struck. The union is now threatening legal action against the city unless the mayor signs the union...
DeKalb County commission approves $930,000 day center plan to assist homeless residents
A plan to have a new program to benefit residents in DeKalb County experiencing homelessness was approved unanimously by the county commission.
Street racing crash kills driver in Duluth
A street race in Duluth ended in death Monday night, and the people who live and drive along that road deserve to know what happened. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Police say two cars were racing down Breckinridge Boulevard when one of the drivers lost control and slammed into a tree, killing that driver. The...
Man in critical condition after DeKalb County shooting, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is in critical condition after a shooting broke out in DeKalb County on Wednesday morning, according to police. Officers were called to the 1100 block of S. Hairston Road in unincorporated Stone Mountain at around 4 a.m. The victim was rushed to the hospital.
Alpharetta Sushi Star Plots Johns Creek Landing at The Medley
Lily Sushi Bar is officially on the way to Johns Creek, with the Alpharetta-born sushi spot slated to join the new Medley development in time for the project’s grand opening on Oct. 29, 2026. The restaurant is planning daily service, a full-service dining room, and a covered patio, with space for roughly 50 guests....
The Hidden Eastern European Deli In Atlanta That Has Fresh Pierogi
The Baltic Deli in Roswell, Georgia, offers fresh, homemade pierogi in a variety of flavors, making it a must-visit spot for foodies in the South. If you ever grow tired of frozen pierogi brands and find yourself in the Peach State, there's a business for you in an out-of-the-way corner of Roswell, Georgia. For two...
