South Carolina man arrested for burglary, damaging ATM
A South Carolina man who police say was wanted for burglary and trying to break into a Gwinnett County ATM with bolt cutters and a rock is now behind bars.
Cledir Barros found guilty, sentenced in child cruelty in death of his 8-year-old daughter
A Gwinnett County father has been found guilty of second-degree child cruelty in connection to the death of his 8-year-old daughter.
Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | September 2024
September in Atlanta is packed with exciting events, from food festivals and culinary showcases to new restaurant openings and special deals.
Teen on the run after armed robbery in Gwinnett County, police say
Have you seen this teen? Detectives say 17-year-old Jay-Lan Broughton has been on the run since a robbery in May and could still be armed.
Jury deliberating fate of Gwinnett County dad charged in 8-year-old daughter's beating death
Closing arguments begin Monday in the third trial against a Gwinnett County father in connection to the death of his 8-year-old daughter.
Knife-wielding man arrested after barricading self in burning home in unincorporated Duluth
A knife-wielding man has been arrested and charged after leading a SWAT situation on Gainesway Trace in an unincorporated Duluth neighborhood.
How Gwinnett County deputies recovered 3 missing children
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office recently reported that its T.R.A.C.E. Unit (Trafficking and Child Exploitation) has successfully recovered three missing children and arrested a man accused of attempting to meet a child for sexual purposes.
Duluth Middle School student arrested for bringing gun on bus
The Gwinnett County School District announced the arrest of a student on Friday morning who allegedly brought a loaded semi-automatic 9mm gun to school.
Cledir Barros maintains innocence during third child cruelty trial
A Gwinnett County father testified for the third time in court Friday morning in connection to the death of his 8-year-old daughter.
State fires another DFCS worker over Barros child death case
Georgia DFCS has fired a third employee over the death of Sayra Barros, 8, allegedly beaten to death with a rolling pin. An independent investigation found Gwinnett DFCS manager Sasha Carr, who supervised the other fired workers, took steps to close an earlier abuse complaint, which might have saved Sayra's life, too early. Now another ex-worker who was blamed for closing that case wants an apology.
High-tech heists drain thousands from store ATMs, 2 men wanted by police
Two convenience stores are out thousands of dollars in what’s called an ATM jackpot scam.
I-85 South near Suwanee reopens after rollover crash
A vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 85 southbound just before the Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road exit completely blocked all lanes for several hours, according to Suwanee Police Department.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Sept. 13-15, 2024
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3 children rescued during human traffic operation in Gwinnett County, sheriff says
Gwinnett County deputies say they have successfully rescued three children found during a human trafficking operation in Norcross.
Thieves using 'ATM jackpotting' scam to steal thousands, Gwinnett police say
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an "ATM jackpotting" scam that netted them thousands of dollars.
Apalachee school shooting: Gwinnett County advocates for early mental health intervention
Advocates, law enforcement and local officials in Gwinnett County held a town hall to show people experiencing mental health crises that there is help.
Cledir Barros: Ex-DA weighs in on 3rd attempt to convict father in child cruelty trial
Prosecutors and the defense spent Monday working to craft a jury to hear evidence in Cledir Barros' third child cruelty trial.
Students charged with felonies for threats made after Georgia school shooting, police say
In one case, a Newton County 15-year-old is facing 11 felonies for nearly a dozen threats toward schools on social media.
Cledir Barros: Jury selection to begin in 3rd child cruelty trial of Gwinnett County father
The first two trials of the Gwinnett County father accused of child cruelty in the death of his daughter ended with juries deadlocked. Now prosecutors are heading back to court for a third time.
Apalachee High School shooting: Dacula church prays for math teacher Cristina Irimie
St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church members gathered to mourn Cristina Irimie, a beloved math teacher and treasured member of the Romanian immigrant community.