Man sentenced to life for drug trafficking in Gwinnett County

Glenn Smithson, a 52-year-old man with a long history of drug trafficking, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of felony cocaine trafficking and conspiracy to traffic cocaine.

Emory University 2024 commencement held without major disruption

Emory University is bracing for more protests after moving its undergraduate commencement ceremony off campus to Gas South Arena due to "concerns about safety and security."

Ohio man sentenced to life in Georgia prison for molesting young family member

Kevin McKenna, a 66-year-old man from Ohio, has been sentenced to life in prison with an additional 20 years for multiple counts of child molestation that occurred in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County K9 Sika finds missing child with autism

Police dogs and police officers don't always chase criminals; sometimes, they play a crucial role in locating lost children.

Georgia Gwinnett College offering new fermentation program

The first-of-its-kind bachelor-level program offers Georgia Gwinnett College students an in-depth look at the science behind beer and wine.

Woman accused of defrauding bank of $350K, Gwinnett police looking for her

The Gwinnett County Police Department's Electronic and Financial Crimes Unit is seeking tips to identify a woman who defrauded a local bank of over $350,000.

Fallen Georgia State Trooper receives posthumous college diploma

Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar was just months away from completing his bachelor's degree when he was killed in the line of duty. This week, his family walked at graduation to receive his diploma.

DFCS stands by firing of supervisor over Gwinnett rolling pin beating case

Georgia DFCS isn't backing down after firing two social workers over the death of an 8-year-old Gwinnett County girl. The agency took another look at the case after fired supervisor Alexandria Armah spoke out to the FOX 5 I-Team. DFCS still says Armah improperly closed a prior complaint into the family of Sayra Barros, which Armah denies.

Man accused of killing 3 children in Gwinnett County park identified

Gwinnett County police have identified the man who they say killed three children belonging to the mother of his child in a park before killing himself.

Buford floral studio 'blooms' in new space ahead of Mother’s Day

We're just days away from Mother's Day, which means the team at Buford's Design House of Flowers is working around the clock to fill orders.

Family, pets homeless after fire destroys Lawrenceville house

The Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services managed to save two adults and several animals from burning in a Lawrenceville house fire, but couldn't save the home.

Bond denied for man arrested for drugs in March in Gwinnett County

Bond was denied on May 2 for a man arrested in March in Gwinnett County for possession of drugs and fleeing from police, according to Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.

Babysitter sentenced to life for murder of 2-year-old Gwinnett County girl

Prosecutors say the Duluth man brutally violently shook the little girl's head until she became unconscious and then played video games instead of calling for help. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.