Norcross brothers sentenced to life in prison for assaulting young girl

Two men from Norcross will spend their lives in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting a young girl over multiple years.

Dashcam captures arrest of suspects in Gwinnett shootout

Police dashcam video captured the moment two people were arrested following a deadly robbery attempt turned shootout in Gwinnett County on Monday.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026

Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.

Man who shot, killed man at Norcross hotel sentenced to life

An Alpharetta man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2021 shooting death of a stranger at a Norcross hotel and will spend the rest of his life in prison, prosecutors said.

Teen killed in Gwinnett shootout during drug deal, police say

Four people have been arrested after a planned drug deal turned robbery in Gwinnett County erupted into gunfire, killing a 17-year-old, police said.

Intersection reopens after multi-car crash on Scenic Highway

Authorities are investigating a multi-car crash that has temporarily closed the intersection of Scenic Highway and Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville.

High school students organize march protesting ICE in Gwinnett County

A group of high school students helped organize a march on Saturday on several busy streets in Gwinnett County, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave their communities.

Family witnesses teen die after being shot by stray bullet

Parkview High student Sheldon Lewis was killed after a bullet traveled through a motel wall. Neighbor Shemarcus Cockran is charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Man charged with impersonating Gwinnett County deputy

Gwinnett County deputies arrested Samuel Baxter, a suspect accused of impersonating law enforcement during a string of armed robberies and home invasions.

Sex offender arrested in Snellville for registration violations

Gwinnett County deputies arrested Dontiez McKinnon on Thursday in Snellville for multiple sex offender registration violations.

Gwinnett officer Reed 'doing well' after surgery following hotel shooting

Gwinnett County MPO David Reed is recovering after surgery following a deadly shooting at a Stone Mountain-area hotel that killed Officer Pradeep Tamang.

Gwinnett mourning loss of firemedic Joshua Garay

The Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Department is mourning the loss of Fire-Medic Joshua Garay, who died off duty on Jan. 18.

Mother remembers fallen Gwinnett officer who helped her son

A Gwinnett County mother is remembering how a fallen police officer helped her son months before he was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Man with long criminal history charged in Gwinnett officer killing

The man accused of shooting two Gwinnett County police officers in an unprovoked attack, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition, has been formally charged, according to jail records.