Crews clear suspicious package at Braselton distribution center for Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh
BRASELTON, Ga. — Crews responded Monday to the distribution center for a children's clothing company and cleared a suspicious package situation, the local fire department said. West Jackson FD said on Facebook that Braselton PD worked the situation at 625 Braselton Parkway, the address for a distribution center for...
Gwinnett County police officer charged in domestic dispute
(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 4, 2026) – Gwinnett County officer arrested following a domestic dispute. On May 1, 2026, Gwinnett County Police responded to a domestic dispute and identified one of the involved parties as Gwinnett County Police Officer Renee Downer. Officers determined Downer and the victim were formerly in a relationship, had recently separated, and were still living together as the victim prepared to move...
DeKalb County minimum wage for employees among highest in metro Atlanta area
The new minimum wage amount for employees in DeKalb County is now among the highest in the metro Atlanta area. According to DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran—Johnson, the new change will allow the county to retain employees. “DeKalb is committed as a county to making our employees feel valued. Also showing that through the salaries that they earn,” she said. “It makes DeKalb...
Decatur parking program would curb non-residential vehicles
ATLANTA, Ga. (Decaturish) — The city of Decatur is updating an ordinance that establishes residential permit parking areas in the city to make parking rules more enforceable. The goal of a residential parking program is to give residents priority for parking near their homes and to reduce the number...
Car went airborne before hitting side of Roswell building, witness says
A witness said he saw a car veer off the road and went airborne, slamming into the side of an unoccupied Roswell building.
Georgia’s Most Talked-About Buffet Is Worth Every Mile Of The Drive To Get There
What does it take for a buffet to become worth planning an entire drive around?. In Georgia, the answer apparently involves ginger-scallion lobster, a pho station, and a ceiling draped in red ribbons and lanterns that stops first-timers in their tracks. Gohan delivers a spread that pulls from Japanese, Chinese,...
3 Georgia programs get federal resources to help veterans, 2 are in metro Atlanta
In a bid to give veterans in the metro Atlanta area, and Georgia, more opportunities, a series of federal funding awards are coming to parts of the metro area.
Two arrested in April shooting in Flowery Branch
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an April shooting in Flowery Branch. The Flowery Branch Police Department confirmed Monday morning that a 16-year-old from Lawrenceville, whose name has not been released, and Alan Castellanos-Luna, age 18 of Sugar Hill, have been arrested on charges including aggravated assault. The...
2 Atlanta officers arrested at Gwinnett rodeo
The officers have been placed on leave while police officials investigate.
Grading Georgia Tech’s Signing of Elite Guard Prospect Kayden Allen
What grade do you give the signing of this guard for head coach Scott Cross?
