Dacula man receives life sentence for fatal fentanyl overdose case

Benjamin Michael Hosler was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to felony murder and multiple drug-related charges.

Gwinnett County firefighters battle blaze at Lawrenceville home

Officials believe a mechanical issue with the homeowner's vehicle likely started the fire at the Lawrenceville home.

Family offers $2,500 reward for suspect in Norcross hotel shooting

The family of Andre Jones, who was fatally shot outside a Norcross hotel, is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Viral metro Atlanta Burger King grad announces college choice

Mykale Baker, who went viral for working his Burger King shift on graduation night, has received over $200,000 in donations for college.

Juneteenth events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Man killed, bystander injured in shooting at Gwinnett County hotel

One man is dead, and a woman has been rushed to the hospital after a shooting at a Gwinnett County hotel late Tuesday night.

Briscoe Park shooting: Two teens arrested, four recovering

Two teenagers, Joshua Semi Zere and Eric Meier-Harris, have been arrested and charged in connection with the May 31 shooting at T.W. Briscoe Park.

13 Gwinnett polling locations changed before special election

The polling locations are spread out across the county, including Dacula, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Sugar Hill, Duluth, Stone Mountain, Lawrenceville and Snellville.

Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old, was arraigned in federal court on charges of threatening U.S. senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, with sexual violence.

Man sentenced for 2020 'execution style' murder in Norcross

A jury found 29-year-old Hakiem Sherif Williams guilty of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault for a shooting at a Norcross Motel 6 in 2020.

Gwinnett County man sentenced to life for deadly baby shower shooting

Esteven Avila-Vega was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the murder of Angel Mendoza-Ramirez during a baby shower in Gwinnett County.

Over $6M in stolen electronics recovered in massive Georgia porch pirate operation

Gwinnett County authorities dismantled a criminal enterprise involved in stealing and reselling electronics worth millions across Georgia and the Southeastern U.S.

Things to do this weekend in North Georgia | June 13-15, 2025

Looking to get out of the city this weekend or you live in one of the surrounding counties? There’s plenty happening just beyond Atlanta. Here’s a roundup of events for June 13–15.