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Man drops lawsuit against Atlanta native, former NBA star that accused him of sexual assault
The plaintiff accused the Atlanta native and former NBA star of sexually assaulting him after he did not agree to his sexual advances at Howard’s home in Gwinnett County on July 19, 2021.
Seckinger Rallies for Historic Victory at Archer
LAWRENCEVILLE — Friday night brought more history for the young Seckinger football program. The Jaguars, down 20-0 at one point, stormed back for a 34-27 victory at Archer, marking their first varsity football victory over a Gwinnett County opponent. It also gives them their first 2-0 start after opening with a 41-10 win over West Hall.
Gwinnett County rivalry renewed: Mill Creek travels to Norcross for the 2024 Great Atlanta Bash
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The high school football season kicked off with a bang last week as the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic signified the beginning of the season with prominent matchups around the state. This week, the theme of prominent match ups is no different as...
Gwinnett police officers praised for rescuing missing elderly man from creek
BUFORD, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Some Gwinnett County police officers are being commended for rescuing a missing elderly man from a creek. The Gwinnett County Police Department said on Tuesday, officers responded to a call from the family of a 77-year-old Snellville man saying they couldn’t find him.
Lithonia Man Receives Life Sentence Plus Ten Years for 2020 Murder of Gwinnett Woman
A Lithonia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Gwinnett woman, whose body was found disposed on the side of the road in a blue container. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston's office reported that on August 16, a jury convicted 60-year-old James Lee Griffin, Jr. for Felony Murder, Malice Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Concealing the Death of Another Person, related to the death of 39-year-old Kathleen Bass on June 12, 2020. After vacating his apartment where evidence tied him to the crime, Griffin fled to Arkansas but was arrested when he returned to the area.
Eminent domain battle imminent between Georgia Trust and City of Norcross over Gwinnett’s oldest library
NORCROSS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An eminent domain battle is imminent between the Georgia Trust and the City of Norcross over the Women’s Club Old Library. “This building speaks to you,” said Anne Webb, a member of the Norcross Women’s Club. The Women’s Club Old Library...
Restaurant Report Card: Wings City fails with 51; Burger Crush earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee County, Wings City is open for business even though the health inspector asked management to voluntarily close after failing back-to-back inspections. On Aug. 13, Wings City scored just 63 points. Three days later, Wings City failed again with only 51 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory.
Gwinnett Police Kill Suicidal Teen
SUGAR HILL— A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by Gwinnett County police officers late Friday afternoon after he reportedly charged at them with a knife. The confrontation occurred around 4:26 p.m. near the roundabout at Whitehead Road and West Broad Street in Sugar Hill, where the teenager had called 911, saying he was armed and a danger to himself and others.
Teen called 911 saying he was a 'danger to himself,' others before he was shot, killed by officers: Gwinnett Police
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A 17-year-old boy accused of wielding a knife was shot and killed by Gwinnett County Police on Friday evening after police said he initially called 911 on himself. Gwinnett County Police Sgt. Collin Flynn said just before 4:30 p.m., Gwinnett Police received a 911 call...
Teenager shot, killed after charging at officers with knife, Gwinnett police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed after charging at law enforcement officers with a knife Friday night, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. The incident happened at the intersection of West Broad Street and Whitehead Road in Sugar Hill. The teenager was...
Gwinnett BOC approves contract to create master plan for Park Place community, Stone Mountain Tennis Center site
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has moved another step closer toward redeveloping the Park Place community and Stone Mountain Tennis Center, a key gateway to the county. Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 20, awarded a $217,000 contract to Sizemore Group, LLC for the development of...
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