Ex-Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett admits to faking COVID 19 job loss
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 23-25, 2026
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Man arrested for domestic-related shooting Tuesday in Gwinnett County
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
8 rescued from Gwinnett apartment fire, 26 apartments impacted
An overnight fire at an apartment complex in Gwinnett County displaced dozens of families but caused no serious injuries, according to fire officials.
An overnight fire at an apartment complex in Gwinnett County displaced dozens of families but caused no serious injuries, according to fire officials.
Gwinnett sheriff responds to teacher group asking for pause on ICE cooperation
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responding after a teachers' union called for his office to pause its cooperation with ICE.
Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen issues major poultry recall across 7 states
Suzanna’s Kitchen in Norcross, Georgia, is recalling 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken due to Listeria concerns. See the recalled lot codes.
Suzanna’s Kitchen in Norcross, Georgia, is recalling 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken due to Listeria concerns. See the recalled lot codes.
Police: Man told young siblings to ‘hide gun’ before deadly shooting in Norcross
Gwinnett County police have arrested a 21-year-old Forest Park man after a child was fatally shot earlier this month, investigators announced Friday.
Gwinnett County police have arrested a 21-year-old Forest Park man after a child was fatally shot earlier this month, investigators announced Friday.
'It’s freezing': Norcross Crossing residents demand answers as families left without heat
Families at Norcross Crossing have endured a week-long power outage with indoor temperatures dropping to 49 degrees.
Families at Norcross Crossing have endured a week-long power outage with indoor temperatures dropping to 49 degrees.
Viral video: Gwinnett man arrested for racial slurs at Social Security office
Gwinnett County police have arrested a 65-year-old man following reported disturbances at a Social Security office in Norcross and a hotel in Duluth.
Gwinnett County police have arrested a 65-year-old man following reported disturbances at a Social Security office in Norcross and a hotel in Duluth.
Gwinnett schools ending kindergarten redshirting in 2026
A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.
A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.
Gwinnett police stop to help stranded driver, finds out he has 10 warrants
A traffic stop in Gwinnett County involving a disabled vehicle ended with an arrest after the driver ran from an officer and was later found to have multiple outstanding warrants.
A traffic stop in Gwinnett County involving a disabled vehicle ended with an arrest after the driver ran from an officer and was later found to have multiple outstanding warrants.
McDonough man arrested for allegedly arranging to meet 14-year-old girl
A McDonough man has been arrested following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Gwinnett County, police said.
A McDonough man has been arrested following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Gwinnett County, police said.
Gwinnett budgets $2.5M to upgrade 911 system with AI, texting
Gwinnett County is set to move forward with a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its 911 system.
Gwinnett County is set to move forward with a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its 911 system.
Felon reportedly impersonates officer during Gwinnett traffic stop
A convicted felon is facing 14 charges after he claimed to be a "bail enforcement agent" in September when he was pulled over by Gwinnett County police for driving a motorcycle with a stolen tag.
A convicted felon is facing 14 charges after he claimed to be a "bail enforcement agent" in September when he was pulled over by Gwinnett County police for driving a motorcycle with a stolen tag.
Gwinnett County Public Schools ordered to retrain staff after failing to follow IEP
The Georgia Department of Education ruled Gwinnett County Public Schools violated federal law by failing to follow an autistic student's IEP at GSMST.
The Georgia Department of Education ruled Gwinnett County Public Schools violated federal law by failing to follow an autistic student's IEP at GSMST.
Shooting victim in Snellville identified, man arrested for murder
Police have identified the victim and charged a suspect in a deadly shooting in unincorporated Snellville, authorities said Monday.
Police have identified the victim and charged a suspect in a deadly shooting in unincorporated Snellville, authorities said Monday.
Lilburn house fire kills man who reentered home to rescue dog
Fire officials say a house fire in Lilburn Sunday evening turned deadly after a man reentered the burning home in an attempt to rescue the family dog.
Fire officials say a house fire in Lilburn Sunday evening turned deadly after a man reentered the burning home in an attempt to rescue the family dog.
Metro Atlanta protests grow after ICE killing of Renee Good
Anti-ICE protests are being held in Atlanta and Gwinnett County following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother, by a federal agent on Wednesday.
Anti-ICE protests are being held in Atlanta and Gwinnett County following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother, by a federal agent on Wednesday.
Man found shot to death at Gwinnett County home
Gwinnett County homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death at a home on Saddle Ridge Drive early Sunday morning.
Gwinnett County homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death at a home on Saddle Ridge Drive early Sunday morning.
Gwinnett County sheriff employee arrested on child molestation charges
Former probationary Gwinnett County Sheriff’s employee Rylee Willis was arrested Thursday on multiple felony child-related charges.
Former probationary Gwinnett County Sheriff’s employee Rylee Willis was arrested Thursday on multiple felony child-related charges.