GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Dacula woman already in jail for attacking a man with a knife was convicted of murder and for fatally stabbing a man she was trying to buy drugs from. Carmen Marie Hunt, 52, was found guilty of malice murder and two counts of felony murder…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Adah George. On Aug. 19, the 16-year-old was reported missing from her residence, located in the 1500 block of Hewatt Road in Lilburn. Before leaving, George stated she was going to…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—The third-longest football series between DeKalb County teams renews for the 40th time as the Stone Mountain Pirates and Redan Raiders meet on Thursday(Aug. 27) at Adams Stadium. Both teams enter the contest under new head coaches as Robert Winn, Jr. leads the Pirates (0-1) and Ronald…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County will host the Rockdale County Career Expo 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive S.W., Conyers, GA. The career expo is designed to connect job seekers with career opportunities, and practical resources…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A 22-year-old Norcross man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a man assassination style. A Gwinnett County jury found Ernesto Garcia-Bailon, 22, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the July 17,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— A dead bat tested positive for rabies on Aug. 21 in the Terry Mill Road area and officials are advising residents in the area to pay close attention to their pets and eliminate outside food sources.   Residents should make sure pets are up to date for…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson this week unveiled the County’s Comprehensive Housing Plan, a coordinated strategy designed to address housing needs—from homelessness and housing instability to rental opportunities, attainable homeownership and the development and preservation of quality housing. The plan represents a comprehensive approach to one of the…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) invites the community to its Registered and Ready Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur.  As the November 2026 General Election approaches, this interactive, family-friendly event will offer…