Gwinnett lawmaker presses pause on controversial bills
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Gwinnett medical examiner staff forced to work for free, watch colleague be fired over Zoom
Former investigators of the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s office describe to the FOX 5 I-Team a place of emotional abuse, where some were forced to work for free and staff was once required to join a Zoom call to watch a colleague be fired.
Former investigators of the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s office describe to the FOX 5 I-Team a place of emotional abuse, where some were forced to work for free and staff was once required to join a Zoom call to watch a colleague be fired.
Lawrenceville woman struck by car while in her front yard, driver still at large
The search is on for a driver that hit a 69-year-old woman in front of her home in Lawrenceville, and then just took off Monday evening.
The search is on for a driver that hit a 69-year-old woman in front of her home in Lawrenceville, and then just took off Monday evening.
Funeral held for Central Gwinnett High student gunned down at bus stop
Loved ones gathered to grieve for a Central Gwinnett High School sophomore who died after he was shot at a bus stop earlier this month.
Loved ones gathered to grieve for a Central Gwinnett High School sophomore who died after he was shot at a bus stop earlier this month.
'This is for Isaiah Banks': Norcross football team dedicates playoff win to late teammate
The Norcross Blue Devils took to the field to honor one of their own taking on Cherokee in the Game of the Week. Norcross dedicated its playoff win to junior lineman Isaiah Banks, who died suddenly from a non-football medical condition.
The Norcross Blue Devils took to the field to honor one of their own taking on Cherokee in the Game of the Week. Norcross dedicated its playoff win to junior lineman Isaiah Banks, who died suddenly from a non-football medical condition.
Food Network personality's Lawrenceville restaurant has holiday season comfort food, drinks
Willie Degel, a Food Network personality and restauranteur, is opening Uncle Jack’s Tavern in Lawrenceville, with a soft opening scheduled on Nov. 19. Uncle Jack's Tavern is the entrepreneur's fourth Georgia location.
Willie Degel, a Food Network personality and restauranteur, is opening Uncle Jack’s Tavern in Lawrenceville, with a soft opening scheduled on Nov. 19. Uncle Jack's Tavern is the entrepreneur's fourth Georgia location.
Gwinnett County leaders pushback on proposed commission expansion, redistricting
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Senate committee approves bill to expand Gwinnett commission
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Snellville officers honored by city for life-saving actions
Two Snellville police officers were honored by the city after their quick actions saved the lives of two people on two different calls in just one week.
Two Snellville police officers were honored by the city after their quick actions saved the lives of two people on two different calls in just one week.
Norcross High School mourns death of football player
Norcross High School linebacker Isaiah Banks passed away on Sunday from medical issues.
Norcross High School linebacker Isaiah Banks passed away on Sunday from medical issues.
Officials offer $10K reward in Mall of Georgia arson investigation
Gwinnett County investigators are offering a $10,000 reward to help find who set a store on fire that caused the evacuation of the Mall of Georgia.
Gwinnett County investigators are offering a $10,000 reward to help find who set a store on fire that caused the evacuation of the Mall of Georgia.
Georgia Democrats, Republicans clash over proposed Gwinnett government changes
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
Video shows man stealing guitars from Sugar Hill Church, police say
Police in Gwinnett County have released surveillance video of a man who broke into the Sugar Hill Church and stole several musical instruments.
Police in Gwinnett County have released surveillance video of a man who broke into the Sugar Hill Church and stole several musical instruments.
Gwinnett first-grade teacher reported missing from Mexico, principal says
The Benefield Elementary School principal told parents and guardians police are investigating the disappearance of first-grade teacher Alexandra Morales from her last known location in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The Benefield Elementary School principal told parents and guardians police are investigating the disappearance of first-grade teacher Alexandra Morales from her last known location in Guadalajara, Mexico.
'He was assassinated': Mother desperate to know who killed her son
Someone shot 30- year-old Ahmed Kadhim at an apartment complex in November 2020. A year later, his family is still searching for answers.
Someone shot 30- year-old Ahmed Kadhim at an apartment complex in November 2020. A year later, his family is still searching for answers.
Families displaced after fire erupts at Gwinnett County apartments
More than two dozen families are desperate for help as they're now without a home following a massive apartment fire in Norcross.
More than two dozen families are desperate for help as they're now without a home following a massive apartment fire in Norcross.
Minor, early-morning earthquake detected in Gwinnett County
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.1 earthquake registered about 1.1 miles north of Lilburn at around 2:39 a.m. Monday morning.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.1 earthquake registered about 1.1 miles north of Lilburn at around 2:39 a.m. Monday morning.
Police searching for missing 14-year-old Snellville girl
Police say 14-year-old Jamie Wright left her home in Snellville Saturday night. That was the last time anyone saw her.
Police say 14-year-old Jamie Wright left her home in Snellville Saturday night. That was the last time anyone saw her.
Vigil held for teen shot at bus stop in Lawrenceville
A vigil held at Rose Jordan Park on Friday night was in remembrance of 16-year-old Timothy Barnes Jr., who was found shot Tuesday at around 6:30 a.m. in the Saddle Shoals neighborhood off of Spring Lake Road.
A vigil held at Rose Jordan Park on Friday night was in remembrance of 16-year-old Timothy Barnes Jr., who was found shot Tuesday at around 6:30 a.m. in the Saddle Shoals neighborhood off of Spring Lake Road.
Police see 54% increase in hit and run crashes in Duluth
Between January and October of this year, Duluth Police said they've seen a 54% increase hit and runs compared to the same time in 2020.They said most of these incidents happen along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road.
Between January and October of this year, Duluth Police said they've seen a 54% increase hit and runs compared to the same time in 2020.They said most of these incidents happen along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road.