July 4 2022: Independence Day fireworks, parades, celebrations in metro Atlanta

July 4 is approaching and families are looking to enjoy food, fireworks, and fun. Check out the latest on what's happening in metro Atlanta for your Independence Day celebrations.

Parents of Gwinnett County girl killed in house fire caught on Appalachian Trail

Two Gwinnett County parents who have been on the run wanted for child cruelty after the death of their daughter in a house fire have been caught hiding on the Appalachian Trail, deputies say.

Gwinnett 'Best Charity' closed after commercial gambling arrest

A popular charity poker room in Gwinnett County closed its doors amid criminal allegations its founder was actually running a commercial gambling operation.

Man fired shots at another man after pickup game at Norcross park, police say

Eddie Crocket, 24, of Norcross, was charged in connection to a shooting at a popular Norcross park following an early morning pickup game of basketball, police say.

Gwinnett County woman saves husband's life during heart attack

Tanya Conway gives people CPR instructions every day working as a 911 dispatcher. She never thought she'd be on the other end of that phone call, but the Gwinnett County mom's knowledge likely saved her husband's life.

Multiple people shot in Grayson neighborhood, police say

Gwinnett County Police Department officers were at the screen on Tullifenney Court. Police investigators arrived on-scene at around 2:30 p.m. to find two men with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The men were hospitalized.

3-year-old child taken from father's custody found safe, police say

Gwinnett County said a woman took her three-year-old daughter from the child's father during a custody dispute on Saturday afternoon near a home in Lilburn, according to police. 

Train slams into tractor-trailer at Suwanee crossing

The railroad crossing at Suwanee Dam Road was closed for just under two hours after the incident

Family on teen sentenced 140 years in Valentine's Day killing wants new trial

Damia Mitchell, who chose to got to trial for the murder of her ex-girlfriend's partner on Valentine's Day in 2021, was convicted of manslaughter, aggravated assault and street gang activity. Her family was stunned at the severity of the sentence she received as a first-time offender.

Gwinnett County brothers charged with shooting 15-year-old boy

The two teenage Gwinnett County brothers are in custody charged with shooting a 15-year-old boy during an argument earlier in June.

Search continues for man who fell overboard near marina on Lake Lanier

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said 29-year-old Kaiyan Ding fell overboard at around 2 p.m. Saturday near Holiday Marina.

Man escapes from burning Gwinnett County home

A Gwinnett County man was able to escape his burning home when he smelled smoke and realized the back of the building was on fire.

Teen charged with shooting police K9 during arrest held without bond, police say

Police said 17-year-old Levi Kennedy Bryan, from Oakwood, shot a K9 during his arrest and is being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond.

Police K9 released from animal hospital following shooting involving teen suspect

Gwinnett County police K9 Kai, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, was released from the hospital on Tuesday after receiving treatment for multiple gunshot wounds.

GBI names man accused of shooting Gwinnett County deputy

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the man accused of shooting at a Gwinnett County deputy after allegedly stealing an SUV and leading authorities on a chase.