Peace walk monks stop at Snellville temple for special visit

A group of Buddhist monks walking thousands of miles across the country in a call for peace and unity arrived in Gwinnett County on Wednesday, drawing crowds of supporters along their route.

Man killed Wednesday morning by Gwinnett police identified

A man was killed late Tuesday night following a vehicle pursuit, foot chase, and shooting in Gwinnett County, according to police.

Rabid coyote confirmed after attacks on humans, pets in Buford

A coyote that attacked multiple people and pets in Buford late last month has tested positive for rabies, prompting public health officials to urge residents to take precautions.

Arrest made in shooting death of Gwinnett teen Antonio Thornton Jr.

A 16-year-old in Savannah was charged as an adult with the murder of 17-year-old Archer High School student Antonio Thornton Jr.

Gwinnett man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of woman

Ray Charles Evans was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of Shakiyla Sample in Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County apartment fire started by porch grilling

Thirteen people were displaced on Christmas Day after a fire started by a balcony grill damaged units at a Norcross apartment complex.

2 Gwinnett women charged after 25 dogs seized, 13 found dead in cruelty case

Two Gwinnett County women are facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after police say 25 malnourished dogs were rescued and 13 dead animals were found stored in refrigerators inside a Snellville home.

Officers finds boy with autism in storm drain: ‘Calls like that hits a little bit closer home’

Gwinnett County officers used instinct, teamwork, and body camera guidance to find a missing five-year-old boy with autism inside a storm drain and reunite him safely with his family.

Gwinnett officer uses creative tactics to find lost woman’s family

A Gwinnett County police officer used translation tools, record searches and interagency teamwork to reunite a lost elderly woman with her family.

Gwinnett jury convicts gunman in Snellville drug heist killing

Adrian “Draino" Johnson was convicted in a gang-related drug robbery that killed Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor.

2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say

Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.

Dacula man sentenced to 20 years for exploiting minors online

Dacula man Johann Rainer Nix sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.

Woman found dead in bathroom after fire in Snellville home

A woman was found dead during a weekend house fire in Snellville that left a two-story home a total loss, according to fire officials.

Gwinnett County apartment fire displaces more than 3 dozen people

A Gwinnett County apartment fire at the Las Palmas complex displaced about 40 people Sunday night, damaging six units.

Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.