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Grayson High's Pugh on student fighting, slashing: 'I want to be clear, what happened today is unacceptable and will not be tolerated'

By Emily Bevard | Nov 5, 2022

After a bathroom fight at Grayson High School this week resulted in one student slashing another with a box cutter, Principal Dana Pugh sent a letter home to parents, emphasizing the school's zero-tolerance policy for those behaviors.

'They are someone's son, someone's brother': Protesters gather outside Gwinnett County Jail after three men die in custody

By Emily Bevard | Oct 31, 2022

Protests brewed outside the Gwinnett County Jail recently, as activists demanded answers and better conditions following the deaths of three men killed in police custody.

Gwinnett County Police remember Officer Antwan Toney: 'Rest easy, we have the watch from here'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 31, 2022

Gwinnett County Police are remembering Officer Antwan Toney on the fourth anniversary of his death, posting photos and sharing memories of him on social media, according to a recent report by Fox 5 Atlanta.

'They are human beings': Protest ensues outside Gwinnett County Jail after three men killed behind bars

By Emily Bevard | Oct 24, 2022

After three men were killed behind bars at the Gwinnett County Jail, protesters gathered outside the facility, demanding answers and better conditions.

SOS Raffensperger predicts record voter turnout this year, 190,000 absentee ballots already requested: 'We think we'll see record turnout for this state election'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2022

With more than 4 million ballots cast in the 2018 state election, Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he expects to see record turnout for this year’s state election.

‘That means a lot to me’: Braves sign Strider to 6-year, $75 million contract

By Emily Bevard | Oct 19, 2022

In the team's latest move to shore up its World Series winning core, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed pitcher Spencer Strider to a six-year, $75 million deal.

Gwinnett County approves ordinance to curb street racing: It 'should serve as a deterrent for all offenders'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 18, 2022

A new ordinance set to impound vehicles of those charged with drag racing on the streets has been approved by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

Georgia State Election Board holds meeting discussing voting equipment breach to assure public 'elections will run smoothly'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2022

As the Georgia State Election Board met in a forum late last month, the conversation focused on reassuring board members and the general public that the state’s elections remain secure following the revelation of a breach of voting equipment in one county.

Gwinnett police identify body in local shooting: 'Detectives do have several leads on this case'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 11, 2022

Gwinnett police have identified the body of a local teen found dead on a neighborhood basketball court as Timothy Buchannan of Lawrenceville, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Gwinnett County police arrest third man in connection with carjacking murder of high school football coach

By Emily Bevard | Sep 29, 2022

The Gwinnett County Police Department has charged a third man in connection with a botched carjacking that led to the shooting death of 29-year-old high school football coach Bradley Coleman, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

Atlanta couple accused of scamming state unemployment system out of more than '$1.5 million'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 26, 2022

An Atlanta couple allegedly scammed the Georgia unemployment system out of more than $1.5 million, according to a recent report by Fox 5 Atlanta.

'I stand before you today to accept this charge': Perdue named chancellor of the University System of Georgia

By Emily Bevard | Sep 24, 2022

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has been installed as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, becoming the 14th person to hold the position, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

'They told the person to stop': School officer spots armed man outside high school football game

By Emily Bevard | Sep 23, 2022

A local man has been charged with possessing a weapon on school property after a school resource officer spotted him outside a high school football game with a rifle.

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Kemp: 'We have more work to do to address pandemic learning loss'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 16, 2022

Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has begun to push the state to provide school districts grants to help students catch up on what they may have missed during the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate major classroom changes.

'Atlanta has the opportunity to be an example to the country': Pelosi tours Atlanta, touts Inflation Reduction Act funding

By Emily Bevard | Sep 14, 2022

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured Atlanta's Sweet Auburn District last week, participating in a roundtable discussion with community leaders, determining how they can use new grant funding set aside as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Lyn: Closure of Atlanta medical center raises concerns about 'ensuring that everyone has access'

By Emily Bevard | Sep 10, 2022

As the gubernatorial race heats up between incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., and Democrat Stacey Abrams, the planned closure of the Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center has become a new topic at the head of the conversation.

Gwinnett County elementary school reports positive case of monkeypox

By Emily Bevard | Aug 31, 2022

A positive case of monkeypox has been discovered at Dacula Elementary School in Gwinnett County, a report by FOX 5 Atlanta said this week.

'I disappointed my team, I disappointed my family': Braves outfielder Ozuna arrested for DUI

By Emily Bevard | Aug 30, 2022

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was recently taken into custody in Norcross with a DUI and traffic charge to his name.

‘Our success means that Georgians have every opportunity imaginable to also succeed’: Kemp touts state’s $21.2 in state-tracked business investments

By Emily Bevard | Aug 22, 2022

Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) insists Georgia recorded $21.2 billion in state-tracked business investments as new and expanding companies commit to create an additional 51,000 jobs during the year that ended June 30, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Reed: 'This last year has been probably the most rewarding' with police Behavioral Health Unit

By Emily Bevard | Aug 21, 2022

The Gwinnett County Police Department Behavioral Health Unit is set to expand from two to 12 employees by the end of the year, aiming to have more coverage to respond to mental health calls.

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