Recent Stories
Shelter offers refuge for Gwinnett youth
For 25 years, Gwinnett Children's Shelter has offered a unique sanctuary for neglected kids. But most people don't know it exists.
Local brothers become kings of the popsicle world
Here's the story of how two laidback brothers from Snellville built Georgia's coolest upstart business -- on a stick
Lawsuit lingers in ’08 shooting
This month marks five years since Fulton County police Cpl. Paul Phillips parked his cruiser on a Sugar Hill road to assist a distressed motorist, only to be shot — on purpose — by another police officer.
Disney nut bids adieu to unique home
For owner, building Duluth's 'Haunted Mansion' was a dream realized, and selling is bittersweet.
Volunteers rally around war veteran
In an extraordinary show of support, 40 volunteers are building an apartment for a Winder soldier who lost his arm and leg to war.
Attorney: Father of slain boy to admit role in cocaine enterprise
Nick Jackson's attorney said a deal has been reached with federal prosecutors, and other charges of drug trafficking and money laundering may be dismissed.
Lawrenceville High class of '49 still upholds memory lane
It's been 63 years since the Lawrenceville High Class of 1949 graduated, but a small group still gathers monthly to eat, talk and remember times gone by.
Fire Officials: Time change should signal smoke-detector battery change, too
Barrow officials remind citizens that time change should mean smoke-detector battery change, too.
Hundreds vie in lingerie football tryouts
More than 300 women turned out Saturday for Lingerie Football League tryouts in Fairburn. The Atlanta Steam franchise will play in Duluth, beginning next year.
GREEN: Thanks for five fruitful years, Gwinnett
My inbox at the newspaper contains emails from people who are dead.. I wouldn't say this type of communique is disturbing as much as it is peculiar. The emails seem to have the potential for continued interaction; the voices feel alive.
