Bourdeaux seeks Democratic gain in Georgia’s 7th District

Even after gaining 41 seats in the U.S. House in 2018, Democrats believe there are chances to pick up more this year, including in the fast-growing suburbs northeast of Atlanta that make up Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.

Early morning fire destroys Gwinnett County home

Gwinnett County firefighters are investigating a blaze that completely destroyed a home Saturday morning.

Georgia school resource officer's quick action save baby

A Gwinnett County school resource officer in training has become a hero for her quick life-saving actions. Officer Nakia Williams was at the right place at the right time to come to the aid of a choking baby.

1 dead in Gwinnett County house fire, official say

A woman died inside of a townhouse fire Thursday in Lilburn, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services confirmed.

State, counties work to improve early voting wait times

Georgia's Secretary of State said Wednesday that long wait times at polling places around the state are a sign of voter enthusiasm.

Metro Atlanta voters arriving 4+ hours ahead of polls opening as long lines persist

In-person turnout Monday surged more than 40 percent above the first day of early voting in 2016's November elections. Georgia also saw record voter registration as of October.

Long lines persist during early voting
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Dozens of early voters beat the sunrise Wednesday at Gwinnett County's Elections Office, after reports of more than eight-hour long wait times in the first days of early voting.

Long lines in Gwinnett County plague voters; local leaders call for action

The Democratic nominee for the 7th District Congressional seat, Carolyn Bourdeaux held a news conference Tuesday with other party officials, calling for the Secretary of state to take action. This comes after long lines plagued many voters Monday on the first day of early voting.

Georgia firefighters called heroes for dramatic swift water rescue

Some Gwinnett County firefighters are being called heroes after performing a dramatic rescue during Saturday night's severe weather. Video of the swift water rescue has been viewed thousands of times since the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services posted it on the department's Facebook page.

Police arrest suspect in Gwinnett County SWAT incident

A suspect involved in a SWAT incident at a Gwinnett County home Monday morning has surrendered to police.

Cleanup continues after train derailment in Lilburn sparks chemical fire

Investigators believe the heavy rains late Saturday night led to an early morning train derailment and chemical fire in Lilburn. CSX crews spent the Sunday evening cleaning up the major derailment after firefighters cleared the scene of any hazards.

2 people rescued from vehicle after flash floods hit Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County firefighters rescued two people from a vehicle Saturday night after heavy flash flooding due to Delta impacted the area.

Judge throws out lawsuit about Gwinnett County Spanish absentee ballots

Several Hispanic and Latino organizations say there are not sufficient voter resources for Spanish-speaking citizens in Gwinnett County.

Man faces murder charge in Gwinnett double shooting

Justin Kattar, 29, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of felony murder in connection to a double shooting in Gwinnett County.

Police ID woman found shot dead in car inside Gwinnett church parking lot

Gwinnett police have identifed a woman who was found shot dead inside a car iin unincorporated Dacula Wednesday morning as Azahni Ellis, 27, of Milwaukee, WI.