Earth Day events in metro Atlanta | 2024
There are a variety of events taking place this weekend and April 22 to celebrate Earth Day in metro Atlanta.
Norcross man caught with stolen copper pipes at traffic stop, police say
A Norcross man is facing nearly a dozen charges after police say he was caught with a large number of copper HVAC pipes stolen from Gwinnett County homes.
MISSING: 24-year-old man labeled 'critical' missing person in Norcross
Police are looking for a 24-year-old man from Norcross they have labeled as a “critical" missing person.
1 person dead in Buford car crash
One person has died as the result of a serious collision on Buford Dam Road and Garrett Road in Buford on Monday.
Missing woman last seen sleeping in U-Haul in Snellville has been found
Have you seen Amelia Clark? Snellville police say the 65-year-old woman who may have early onset dementia was last seen sleeping in a U-Haul at Piedmont Eastside South Campus.
Susana Morales murder: Father files lawsuit against apartment complex
The father of 16-year-old Susan Morales, who was allegedly kidnapped, raped and killed in 2022 by a now-former Doraville police officer, has filed a lawsuit against the apartment complex where she was last seen.
Lawrenceville man sentenced for killing wife, son-in-law in 2022 shooting
Mack was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 30 years.
Track Speeder Days return to Southeastern Railway in Duluth this weekend
Speeders have made a return to the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, offering visitors a chance to experience these small railcars firsthand.
MISSING: Lawrenceville man missing since leaving doctor's office in January
Lawrenceville police are looking for a 51-year-old man who has been missing since January and they are asking for the public's help.
Gwinnett County men arrested in underage sex sting
Two men were recently arrested for internet crimes against children in Gwinnett County.
Driver caught on camera hitting car after running red light, Duluth police say
Police say the driver of the car told officers they had a yellow light, but traffic footage showed that to be a lie.
'I will not lie under oath': veteran Gwinnett DA staffers refuse child shooting case
Two veteran members of the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office lost their jobs because they insisted what led to a child shooting was an accident and no one should be prosecuted.
East Point theft ring suspect wanted for over 100 crimes arrested, 2 others on the run
Two men are behind bars tonight, accused of breaking into cars around Gwinnett County. Two more men are still on the run.
Gwinnett DA charging teen driver in death of 4-year-old girl at Mall of Georgia
The Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office says they are pressing charges against a teen driver who hit and killed a 4-year-old girl in the parking lot of the Mall of Georgia.
Man jumps out of moving car after Gwinnett County road rage shooting, police say
Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera jumping out of a moving car after a road rage shooting in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County father dies in partial crane collapse in Florida
Jorge De La Torre was working in Florida when he fell from the side of a building after a crane collapse in South Florida. The Gwinnett County father of two was just 27-year-old.
Lawrenceville Arts Center bomb threat cleared at drag brunch
Lawrenceville police are investigating a bomb threat during a drag brunch scheduled on Sunday afternoon.
Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Lilburn, according to Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement, along with the Gwinnett County Health Department, are advising residents to be cautious and avoid animals behaving strangely after a rabid raccoon was found in Lilburn.
Gwinnett County's 911 center reporting improvement in staffing levels, training
Gwinnett County's 911 center has seen significant improvements in staffing levels, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
Training like a pro at Lawrenceville’s Legacy Sports Complex
With an ownership team including former Braves pitcher Jonny Venters and former Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, Legacy Sports Complex is positioning itself as a heavy-hitter for sports and fitness training.