Gwinnett County man sentenced to life for deadly baby shower shooting
Esteven Avila-Vega was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the murder of Angel Mendoza-Ramirez during a baby shower in Gwinnett County.
Over $6M in stolen electronics recovered in massive Georgia porch pirate operation
Gwinnett County authorities dismantled a criminal enterprise involved in stealing and reselling electronics worth millions across Georgia and the Southeastern U.S.
Friday the 13th tattoos in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 13, 2025
Get ready to ink up—this is your one and only chance in 2025 to take advantage of Friday the 13th tattoo and piercing deals!
Things to do this weekend in North Georgia | June 13-15, 2025
Looking to get out of the city this weekend or you live in one of the surrounding counties? There’s plenty happening just beyond Atlanta. Here’s a roundup of events for June 13–15.
Gwinnett firefighters honored for rescuing man trapped in house fire
Gwinnett firefighters rescued a man trapped in a vacant home during a fire earlier this year.
Rodney McWeay murder trial: DFCS testifies about 4-year-old Treasure's living conditions
Rodney McWeay is accused of starving his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure, to death, facing 15 felony charges including malice murder.
Georgia couple loses $800K in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam
A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.
Men wanted for robbery with machete at Gwinnett Dollar General
Gwinnett County police are searching for two men accused of robbing a Dollar General store at machete-point.
Father's Day events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 2025
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Dad this weekend? There are plenty of Father’s Day events happening across metro Atlanta. Here’s a roundup of unique ways to show your appreciation on June 15.
Juneteenth events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Traffic stop leads to drug, gun charges in Gwinnett County
GCPD officers searched the car, where they found drugs hidden in a video game case and gun, according to the department.
Duluth police officer honored for off-duty heroism
Duluth police officer Preston Marsh jumped into a pool to save a 4-year-old girl, according to the department.
Severe storms leave metro Atlanta in the dark, cleaning up
Severe storms in metro Atlanta caused significant damage and power outages, affecting over 1,000 customers in East Point.
Gwinnett County police searching for alleged Norcross shooter
Gwinnett Police provided pictures of a alleged gunman who shot at a car in April.
Child left in hot car at Cumberland Mall; Snellville man arrested
J’quawn Dixon was charged with two counts of second-degree cruelty to children for leaving a child in a vehicle without air conditioning for 41 minutes in 80-degree weather.
Man, woman arrested after metro Atlanta armed robbery spree, police say
Police say the Norcross man and woman committed three armed robberies in three days across Gwinnett and DeKalb County.
NAACP, family of twins found dead on Bell Mountain allege cover-up
The family members of twin brothers found shot to death on Bell Mountain are calling for new investigation into their deaths after the GBI ruled the case a suicide-suicide.
Buford teen charged with crimes against children
18-year-old Lucas Coseta was arrested on May 15. Gwinnett Police ask anyone with information to call them.
Retired deputy dies at home, three months after horrific car crash. I-Team found it might have been prevented
Patricia Carper, 64, died at home last month, 15 weeks after a one-vehicle crash in Gwinnett County left her and her husband trapped overnight in an overturned Dodge Caravan.
Man wanted for sexual battery in Lawrenceville, warning issued
Edwin Darnell Windham-Slater is wanted for a sexual battery offense committed on June 1 in Lawrenceville and remains at large.