Why the nation is watching Georgia's 7th Congressional District race

Many analysts grade the race as a toss-up and say it serves as a microcosm for what's happening in suburban areas nationwide.

Early morning fire destroys empty Gwinnett County home

Investigators are working to figure out what caused a fire at a vacant Gwinnett County home early Sunday morning.

Man charged with murder in Gwinnett County apartment shooting

Gwinnett County police have charged a man in a deadly shooting at an apartment complex but say their investigation is not over.

Power outages continue to limit precincts in final day of in-person early voting

Voters in more than a dozen counties struggled to cast their ballots Thursday, after Zeta pummeled a wide swath of North Georgia. And the storm's impact is continuing into the final day of in-person early voting.

1 dead, 1 injured in Gwinnett County shooting

A man is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a double shooting near Lawrenceville on Thursday evening.

Reward offered in FBI search for armed bank robbery suspect

The FBI is asking for the public's assistance as they continue to search for an armed serial bank robber suspect. 

Lilburn police officers release video showing Borat's traffic stop

The new Sacha Baron Cohen film has already been getting a lot of buzz, but Metro Atlanta residents with a keen eye will know that a lot of the movie was actually filmed in Georgia.

Lilburn man indicted in alleged $2M tax refund fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted a Lilburn man accused of collecting millions from the IRS using false tax returns in a multi-year refund scam.

GCPS bus driver raises concerns over lack of communication

One bus driver with Gwinnett County Public Schools is raising concerns about the lack of communication when it comes to notifying drivers about students who are quarantining due to possible COVID-19 exposure. 

Charity misleads parents who pay big money for travel baseball

Parents complain a Norcross baseball academy lied about the experience of their coaches and wrongly guaranteed they could claim thousands of dollars in fees on their taxes in a pitch to convince their kids to play there.

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.