Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett School Board Set To Meet The Public In District Meetings
Gwinnett's school board and new superintendent Calvin Watts will host a series of meet-and-greets in each district starting Tuesday.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Carjacking Suspect Captured, In Custody: Sheriff
A Decatur man wanted in connection with a carjacking spree in Gwinnett County was arrested Friday, according to the sheriff's office.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Burglary Spree Targeting Asians Leads To 12 Indictments: Police
A two-year string of burglaries aimed at victims of Asian descent resulted in more than $2 million worth of losses.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
New K9s Trained To Track Bombs, Drugs Join Sheriff's Office
Two more K9 deputies — Dizla and Tina — were welcomed Tuesday by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Rezoning Vote For Megachurch Development Postponed Again
With only four Cobb commissioners present, the vote to rezone land for North Point Ministries' development would have split 2-2.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
'Severely Overcrowded' Cartersville ER Turning Away Ambulances
A website tracking Georgia hospital capacity for ambulance services reports Cartersville Medical's ER in a state of "total diversion."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Kemp Pushes COVID-19 Vaccine While Continuing To Refuse Mandates
Gov. Brian Kemp urged Georgians to vaccinate, even promising state workers a day off to "consider scheduling" a shot — but still no mandate.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Patients Turned Away At Wellstar Douglas Because Of Overcrowding
A website tracking Georgia hospital capacity for ambulance services reports Wellstar Douglas Hospital in a state of "total diversion."
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Two GA Firefighters Die Of COVID-19 Complications
Two first responders — one in Carroll County, one in Barrow — died over the weekend from COVID-19, according to social-media posts.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Livestreamed Threat Against Judge Puts Man Back In Jail: Official
A Lithonia man who threatened to shoot a Gwinnett judge during a livestreamed rant to social media is in custody, according to authorities.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Unattended Grill Sparks Blaze At Gwinnett Townhome Complex
Several units of a Gwinnett townhome complex sustained fire and smoke damage Saturday after an unattended grill set the building ablaze.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow Area Food-Service Inspections: Cass High, Woodland High
With classes underway, most recent food-service inspections were at school cafeterias. Check here to see how your child's cafeteria scored.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
GA Sets Record For 7-Day Average Of COVID-19 Cases Among Children
Georgia's Department of Public Health reported Friday the highest seven-day average so far for new COVID cases among those 17 and younger.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Active-Shooter Survival Training Planned At Sheriff's Office
Training on how to survive an active-shooter situation, tailored to civilians, is planned for Monday night in Lawrenceville.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Dunkin Donuts, Firehouse Subs
One of the 28 Gwinnett-area restaurants and food-service operations inspected over the last week was rated "unacceptable." Which one was it?
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
'Jason' Visits Hiram City Hall For Government Selfie Contest
The City of Hiram shows "great customer service" to everyone — even if you're a slasher from a horror movie on Friday the 13th.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow County Fire Destroys Home, Claims One Life
Fire destroyed a home off Bells Ferry Road Wednesday and killed a man in it.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Massive Jobs Fair Scheduled Friday At Duluth Convention Center
More than 70 employers will be interviewing Friday at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. Be sure to dress nice and bring your resume.
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Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett, GDOT Seek Public Input Online To Improve I-85 Commute
Georgia and Gwinnett County want your ideas for improving traffic flow along the Interstate 85 corridor between the perimeter and I-985.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglasville Area Restaurant Inspections: KFC, Tito's Lounge
Thinking of going out for a bite to eat? Then check out these restaurant and food-service inspection scores in and near Douglas County.
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