Gwinnett County

Decision to phase students back to in-person learning in Gwinnett has teachers, parents concerned

August 22, 2020 11:41pm EDT

The Gwinnett County School District will start phasing students back to the classroom next week. It has parents and teachers divided over whether it's too soon to make that move.

Gwinnett NAACP labels treatment of Suwanee homeowner as racist

August 22, 2020 3:49pm EDT

The president of the Gwinnett chapter of the NAACP believes racial insensitivity  played a role in the treatment by police of a Suwanee homeowner and his wife.

Gwinnett County Police officer fired over use of taser during woman's arrest

August 21, 2020 5:30pm EDT

A Gwinnett County Police officer has been fired after a video of him arresting 22-year-old Kyndesia Smith appeared on the social media app TikTok.

Sister of Gwinnett man found stabbed to death pleads for change

August 21, 2020 1:35am EDT

A family is desperate for answers, trying to figure out what led up to the fatal stabbing of a husband and father in Gwinnett County on Monday.

Gwinnett County teachers protest district's plan for in-person learning

August 21, 2020 1:20am EDT

A divide Thursday night between Gwinnett County parents and teachers on children returning to the classroom next week.

Officers serving search warrant order unclothed Suwanee man to stand outside home

August 20, 2020 8:25pm EDT

A family in Suwanee heard a commotion early in the morning. The husband, who was in the shower, rushed to the door to check on the noise.

FDA puts the brakes on widening access to COVID-19 plasma treatments, at least for now

August 20, 2020 8:08pm EDT

Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, believes that donated plasma saved his life. Tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients have received infusions of convalescent plasma collected from other coroanvirus survivors. But, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasreportedly chosen not to issue an emergency use authorization, which would widen the use of donor plasma, until there is more scientific evidence the treatment is effective.

Movie theaters begin to reopen in metro Atlanta

August 20, 2020 5:48pm EDT

The popcorn is popping again at some movie theaters in metro Atlanta.

Zoom-bombing: A prank that could lead to serious criminal charges

August 19, 2020 11:41pm EDT

An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings. 

Police: Gwinnett County woman stabbed husband to death

August 19, 2020 10:09pm EDT

Police have charged a Gwinnett County woman in the deadly stabbing of her husband early Monday morning.

Norcross craft brewery puts the 'Social' in social distancing

August 18, 2020 9:05am EDT

The recently-opened Social Fox Brewing is the first craft brewery in the city of Norcross.

Police: Gwinnett County woman stabs husband to death during 'altercation'

August 17, 2020 2:20pm EDT

Gwinnett County police have not charged a woman who admitted to stabbing her husband to death early Monday morning.

Metro Atlanta sees its youngest death from COVID-19

August 14, 2020 11:28pm EDT

Health officials in Georgia reported the youngest death from COVID-19 in metro Atlanta on Friday.

Georgia deputy who suffered medical emergency and was saved by inmates returns to work

August 14, 2020 1:49pm EDT

Deputy Warren Hobbs returned to work this week at the Gwinnett County Jail, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook.

Gwinnett police arrest suspect wanted in 70-year-old's murder

August 14, 2020 1:24pm EDT

The man wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of an elderly Norcross man was arrested, Gwinnett County police confirmed Friday. 

Gwinnett County woman faces animal abuse charges after disturbing video surfaces

August 14, 2020 6:16am EDT

A Gwinnett County woman is facing animal abuse charges after police say one of her neighbors recorded her slamming her dog into a wall.

Gwinnett County high school virtual class gets 'Zoom-bombed'

August 13, 2020 11:45pm EDT

An Archer High School virtual class was hacked or "Zoom-bombed" by two young men on Wednesday. 

Intruder caught on camera burglarizing Gwinnett County home as family slept

August 13, 2020 11:42pm EDT

Gwinnett County Police are investigating after a family's home was burglarized Wednesday. The family told FOX 5 it happened while they were inside asleep.

Police: Man shot in Gwinnett County extended stay hotel parking lot dies

August 13, 2020 6:04pm EDT

Police in Gwinnett County are investigating after a man was found shot in the parking lot of an extended stay hotel on Thursday afternoon.

Gwinnett County schools see major issues as students start virtual learning

August 12, 2020 4:21pm EDT

Georgia's largest school district hit some snags in its attempt to go to all-virtual learning on its first day of school.