Gwinnett County News Now

08/07/2025

A DeKalb County mother’s lawsuit, filed Monday in Gwinnett County State Court, claims Roblox is liable for the sexual exploitation, or sexploitation, of her 9-year-old son, who was groomed through the company’s online gaming platform.

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08/06/2025

THE LATEST: Five soldiers were shot during a shooting at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, officials said Wednesday.

The U.S. Army base was placed under lockdown at about 11 a.m. and all gates remain closed. The incident occurred in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.👇
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: The commander of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia has issued a lockdown for several areas of the U.S. Army post Wednesday morning.

The U.S. Army base was placed under lockdown at about 11 a.m.

08/05/2025

Big changes are coming to Fernbank Museum! Here's a preview 👀👇

08/04/2025

🚨📞 Heads up, metro Atlanta: If police call asking you for money, hang up.

Here's what's going on ⬇

08/04/2025

Many areas have already seen 1-3 inches of rain since Saturday, and another 1-3 inches could fall Monday. Some locations could even get up to 6 additional inches.

Here's what you should know: https://bit.ly/4lWgWFl

08/03/2025

As President Donald Trump's tariff deadline looms, Georgia businesses may have more clarity on the future. ⬇️

As President Donald Trump's tariff deadline looms, Georgia businesses may have more clarity on the future. But it's unclear how the deals will affect the broader economy.

08/02/2025

As the kids head back to school, August remains a jam-packed month of fun for all ages in Atlanta. Check out how you can get out and try something new ⬇️

All the kids are headed back to school, but August is still a jam-packed month of fun for all ages in Atlanta.

08/01/2025

The excitement of a new school year can also bring anxieties. Jody Baumstein, a licensed psychotherapist, shares tips to help families navigate back-to-school season.

07/31/2025

In a statement, Delta told the AJC, “This is a long-standing dispute between Alaska and Virgin. We believe any attempt to draw Delta in is meritless.”

The two airlines were once partners, but are now competitors. They’re also involved in a dispute over the “Virgin” airline brand, which both carriers have different ties to.

07/30/2025

Tom Cousins, who reshaped Atlanta's skyline and brought pro basketball and hockey to the city, has died at 93. 🕊️ Read more 👉https://bit.ly/4mjVbPy

Tom Cousins, a legendary Atlanta real estate tycoon, philanthropist and political influencer whose fingerprints can be found from the city’s tallest building to the compassionate redevelopment of one of its toughest intown neighborhoods, dies at 93. https://bit.ly/45sw9Is

07/29/2025

NEW: Four drive belts were discovered “missing” from the motors on a MARTA escalator that malfunctioned and left 21 people inside the Vine City station with injuries ranging from bumps and bruises to broken bones, according to a report from the state agency that oversees escalator and elevator safety.

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07/28/2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins entered a suddenly reshaped GOP race for U.S. Senate on Monday with a pledge to carry out President Donald Trump’s agenda and “take back control” of the seat from Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

The Georgia U.S. Senate race appears headed for a three-way GOP brawl between U.S. Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter and former football coach Derek Dooley.