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Gubernatorial candidates point fingers during final debate ahead of election: Kemp says, 'Mrs. Abrams is going to attack my record because she doesn’t want to talk about her own record'

By Emily Bevard | Nov 6, 2022

As the final days of the election season play out, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams tirelessly pointed fingers at one another during their final debate before voters go to the polls.

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Grayson HS principal on students fighting, slashing with box cutter: 'What happened today is unacceptable and will not be tolerated'

By Emily Bevard | Nov 4, 2022

A bathroom fight at Grayson High School this week ended in one student slashing another with a box cutter and Principal Dana Pugh sending a letter home to parents stressing that such behavior will not be tolerated on school grounds.

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'They are human beings': Protesters gather outside Gwinnett County Jail following death of three men in police custody

By Emily Bevard | Oct 31, 2022

A group of local activists recently gathered outside the Gwinnett County Jail to protest the deaths of three men killed while in police custody.

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'Antwan was one of the good guys': Gwinnett County Police Department honor Officer Antwan Toney on 4th anniversary of his death

By Emily Bevard | Oct 30, 2022

The Gwinnett County Police Department recently marked the fourth anniversary of the death of Officer Antwan Toney by posting photos on social media and sharing memories of him.

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'They are human beings': Protesters outside Gwinnett County Jail following death of three inmates

By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2022

Family members of three men recently killed while behind bars at the Gwinnett County Jail were among those recently staging a protest outside the facility, demanding answers and better questions, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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Raffensperger: 'We think we'll see record turnout for this state election'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 21, 2022

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he expects to see record turnout for this year’s state election, after upwards of 4 million voters cast ballots in the 2018 state election, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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Gwinnett County approves ordinance cracking down on street racers

By Emily Bevard | Oct 17, 2022

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved an ordinance that paves the way for those charged with drag racing on the streets to have their vehicles impounded for up to a month.

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Gwinnett Police identify teen found dead: 'Detectives do have several leads on this case'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 11, 2022

Gwinnett police have identified a local teen found shot dead on a neighborhood basketball court as Timothy Buchannan of Lawrenceville.

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Gwinnett County Police charge third man in 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.

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Atlanta couple allegedly defrauds unemployment system 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.

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University System of Georgia names former governor Perdue as chancellor

By Emily Bevard | Sep 25, 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.

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Gwinnett Police charge man spotted with rifle outside high school football game

By Emily Bevard | Sep 23, 2022

Gwinnett police have charged a local man after he was spotted armed with a rifle outside a high school football game.

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'We have more work to do to address pandemic learning loss': Kemp pushes new K-12 plan

By Emily Bevard | Sep 17, 2022

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) is pushing for the state to provide grants to school districts to help students catch up on what they may have missed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate changes in the classroom, according to a Sept. 12 report by Fox 5 Atlanta.

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'Atlanta has the opportunity to be an example to the country': Pelosi joins roundtable discussion about Inflation Reduction Act funds in Atlanta

By Emily Bevard | Sep 13, 2022

While touring Atlanta's Sweet Auburn District Thursday, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took part 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, passed last month.

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Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center closure an issue in gubernatorial race

By Emily Bevard | Sep 9, 2022

The planned closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center has become a hot-button issue in the race for governor between incumbent Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacy Abrams.

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'We are taking this situation very seriously': Gwinnett County elementary school confirms positive case of monkeypox

By Emily Bevard | Aug 31, 2022

Gwinnett County school officials have confirmed a positive case of monkeypox at Dacula Elementary School.

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Braves' Ozuna arrested on DUI, traffic charges: 'I disappointed my team. I disappointed my family'

By Emily Bevard | Aug 31, 2022

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was recently taken into custody in Norcross on DUI charges and for a traffic offense.

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GSU officer arrested on charges of kidnapping, rape

By Emily Bevard | Aug 23, 2022

A Georgia State University campus police officer has been arrested by Gwinnett County police on charges he kidnapped and raped a Lawrenceville woman, who first reported the incident on Aug. 5.

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

By Emily Bevard | Aug 22, 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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Kemp cites 'success' as Georgia records $21.2 billion in state-tracked business investments

By Emily Bevard | Aug 20, 2022

Touting his achievements, Gov. Brian Kemp says that Georgia recorded $21.2 billion in state-tracked business investments, with new and expanding companies committing to creating 51,000 jobs during the fiscal year that ended June 30.