Former Gwinnett County student caught with knife in middle school

A former Gwinnett County Public Schools student was taken into custody after entering McConnell Middle School without permission before the start of the school day.

Gwinnett County skating rink closing after over 40 years in business

Skate Along USA is closing its doors for good after more than 40 years of skate sessions, birthday parties, and childhood hangouts.

Back to School: Metro Atlanta students set for 1st day of classes

Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta will see some big changes to school safety and cell phone policies when they head back to class on Monday.

Buford man convicted in murder of girlfriend, teen son

William Jerome Adams will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 murders of his live-in girlfriend and her teenage son, according to Gwinnett County prosecutors.

Gwinnett County's $20M school security upgrade: Weapons detection system rollout

Gwinnett County Public Schools is rolling out EVOLV weapons detection systems at middle and high schools this year, following a nearly $20 million investment approved by the school board.

Gwinnett sheriff defends ICE cooperation under new state law

Community groups and officials met with the sheriff’s office Monday, but the agency later disputed public comments from those who did not attend, saying they mischaracterized the meeting.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 1-3, 2025

List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including festivals, live music, free movies, family-friendly events, art, theater, sports and more.

Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026

List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.

Dashcam: 19-year-old arrested after police chase in Gwinnett County

A teen who police say was wanted for an armed robbery is in custody after reportedly trying to escape a traffic stop in Gwinnett County.

Spanish-language Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara still in ICE custody

The veteran journalist was arrested in June during an anti-immigration raid protest. He has been in custody since then despite charges being dropped.

Tree falls on cars along Jimmy Carter Blvd. near Norcross

A large tree limb fell onto a vehicle on Jimmy Carter Boulevard, blocking three left lanes in both directions.

Memphis trio sentenced to life for deadly drug robbery in Georgia

Three Memphis men were convicted of murder in the 2021 shooting death of Kapri Kadeem Ward during a botched armed robbery.

Family involved in Gwinnett County domestic shooting seeks help

Pilar Rosas, 43, and Maria Garza, 40, died in a home in the 300 block of Stone Hill Drive on Sunday. GoFundMe reached out to FOX 5 on behalf of Yesenia Rosas and said her parents died in a murder-suicide.