Earth Day events in metro Atlanta | 2024

There are a variety of events taking place this weekend and April 22 to celebrate Earth Day in metro Atlanta.

Norcross man caught with stolen copper pipes at traffic stop, police say

A Norcross man is facing nearly a dozen charges after police say he was caught with a large number of copper HVAC pipes stolen from Gwinnett County homes.

1 person dead in Buford car crash

One person has died as the result of a serious collision on Buford Dam Road and Garrett Road in Buford on Monday.

Missing woman last seen sleeping in U-Haul in Snellville has been found

Have you seen Amelia Clark? Snellville police say the 65-year-old woman who may have early onset dementia was last seen sleeping in a U-Haul at Piedmont Eastside South Campus.

Susana Morales murder: Father files lawsuit against apartment complex

The father of 16-year-old Susan Morales, who was allegedly kidnapped, raped and killed in 2022 by a now-former Doraville police officer, has filed a lawsuit against the apartment complex where she was last seen.

Track Speeder Days return to Southeastern Railway in Duluth this weekend

Speeders have made a return to the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, offering visitors a chance to experience these small railcars firsthand.

'I will not lie under oath': veteran Gwinnett DA staffers refuse child shooting case

Two veteran members of the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office lost their jobs because they insisted what led to a child shooting was an accident and no one should be prosecuted.

Gwinnett DA charging teen driver in death of 4-year-old girl at Mall of Georgia

The Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office says they are pressing charges against a teen driver who hit and killed a 4-year-old girl in the parking lot of the Mall of Georgia.

Gwinnett County father dies in partial crane collapse in Florida

Jorge De La Torre was working in Florida when he fell from the side of a building after a crane collapse in South Florida. The Gwinnett County father of two was just 27-year-old.

Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Lilburn, according to Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement, along with the Gwinnett County Health Department, are advising residents to be cautious and avoid animals behaving strangely after a rabid raccoon was found in Lilburn.

Training like a pro at Lawrenceville’s Legacy Sports Complex

With an ownership team including former Braves pitcher Jonny Venters and former Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, Legacy Sports Complex is positioning itself as a heavy-hitter for sports and fitness training.