Snellville unlicensed care home: 4 charged after police search

Gwinnett County police charged four people for running an unlicensed personal care home where 14 residents were found without proper medical treatment.

Lilburn double murder: Lawrenceville man sentenced to life

A Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after confessing to the December 2025 shooting deaths of two people in Lilburn.

Lawrenceville man sentenced to life for killing neighbor walking dogs

A 75-year-old Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 shooting death of Anthony Collins during a dispute over the victim's puppies.

Acworth man arrested for stealing $10K in Pokémon in Duluth

A man broke into Wasteland Gaming in Duluth last Wednesday and stole approximately $10,000 worth of high-value Pokémon cards.

Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat

Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026

From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.

Gwinnett police investigate fatal shooting at Duluth hotel

Gwinnett police officers are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Tuesday during an alleged domestic dispute at a Duluth hotel.

North Gwinnett High School threat determined to be a hoax Tuesday

North Gwinnett High School was placed on a hard lockdown Tuesday morning after a threatening phone call that police later determined was a hoax.

Gwinnett officer arrested, relieved of duty after domestic dispute

A Gwinnett County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after authorities say she misused her position to stalk a former partner.

Two Georgia men sentenced in $522M health care fraud

Two Georgia men were sentenced for their roles in a $522 million scheme involving fraudulent genetic testing claims through Medicare and Medicaid.

Disabled Loganville barber released after 473 days in ICE custody

A metro Atlanta barber and father of seven has reunited with his family after spending more than 15 months in federal immigration detention.

Police locate 65-year-old Norcross man reported as missing

Gwinnett County detectives are searching for 65-year-old Lavonne Cain, who disappeared from his Norcross home last week.

Gwinnett man sentenced to 3 life terms for assaulting young girl

A Lawrenceville man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Gwinnett County jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl over the course of several years.

Gwinnett garage catches fire after lightning strike

A detached garage in Gwinnett County is a total loss after a lightning strike ignited a massive fire on Highway 29 Tuesday.

Georgia man faces arson charges after fires in 3 counties

A Lilburn man faces multiple arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fires across three metro Atlanta counties.

Lilburn man arrested in multi-county fire spree in DeKalb, Gwinnett

Loganville fire investigators identified Javon J. Heard, 42, as the man responsible for a string of fires across three Georgia counties.

DeKalb County man indicted for murder in Gwinnett County officer shooting

A DeKalb County man faces a murder indictment after a grand jury linked him to the fatal shooting of a Gwinnett County officer in February.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | April 24-26, 2026

Looking for something to do around Atlanta this week? From festivals and live music to sports and special events, there’s plenty happening across the metro area to keep you busy.