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06/21/2025

After a complaint was made about a boat playing loud music and possible drug usage, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) investigated and found “numerous” NO2 canisters, co***ne, and ecstasy pills leading to four arrests.

FCSO reports that on June 8, marine units received complaints about the boat on the north end of Three Sisters Island and found roughly 25 people on board.

On the boat, deputies and rangers located the drugs and made four arrests.

32-year-old Ngoc Le of Norcross, 27-year-old Eric Le of Norcross, 36-year-old Duc Bui of Duluth, and 28-year-old Quoc Tran of Lawrenceville were all arrested.

06/20/2025

Gwinnett Police are reporting a missing 30-year-old man from Lawrenceville.

According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Seth Wright was last seen leaving his home on Valley Club Drive to go for a walk.

He is listed as 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs roughly 160-pounds.

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with black pants and flip-flops. He has prescription medications that he does not have on him according to the department.

A photo of Wright and contact information for detectives are at the link below.

Gwinnett Police are reporting a missing 30-year-old man from Lawrenceville

06/20/2025

UPDATE: The three missing McCou sisters that were reported missing since Thursday have been found according to a post from the Winder Police Department Friday evening.

The three missing McCou sisters that were reported missing since Thursday have been found according to a post from the Winder Police Department Friday evening.

06/20/2025

The journalist who was arrested and detained by ICE in DeKalb County faces new charges out of Gwinnett.

According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Mario Guevara "jeopardized the safety of victims of the case, investigators, and Gwinnett County residents."

Guevara is known for documenting immigration raids and will face deportation proceedings following his arrest on charges of obstructing police and unlawful assembly covering a weekend protest outside of Atlanta.

Gwinnett has charged Guevara with three misdemeanor charges including distracted driving, failure to obey a traffic control device, and reckless driving.

Pro-press groups have condemned the arrest.

Gwinnett says he is not currently in their custody.

The journalist who was arrested and detained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in DeKalb County faces new charges out of Gwinnett

06/20/2025

Trey McPhaul, a business owner and community advocate, has announced his candidacy for the Gainesville City School Board for District 2.

A press release from McPhaul said he brings years of community service and leadership to the campaign.

As a school board member, McPhaul said he plans to prioritize equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities, teacher support and retention, safe and inclusive school environments and transparent communication and community engagement.

Trey McPhaul, a business owner and community advocate, has announced his candidacy for the Gainesville City School Board for District 2. 

06/20/2025

One person was hospitalized with minor injuries following a Thursday night house fire in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services said in a social media post that crews responded to the 1700 block of Philadelphia Court in Lawrenceville during the early-evening hours.

Firefighters reportedly extinguished the blaze in 12 minutes. No other information was provided in the case.

06/20/2025

UPDATE @ 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025:

Officials from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office have confirmed this morning that authorites have located previously missing 27-year old hiker Canyon Roberts, one day after he was reportedly last seen at Sawnee Mountain Preserve. Canyon is reportedly safe.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is reporting a missing man last seen near a hiking area

06/20/2025

Detectives with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting from late Thursday night that left those involved with minor injuries.

Though limited details were provided as of last report, FCSO confirmed in a social media post that heavy police presence at the Junction Apartments at Deerfield Crossing Thursday was in response to the shooting.

As the case remains active, no information has been provided as to how many people were involved or if a suspect was arrested.

06/20/2025

Police for the city of Winder ask for the public’s aid in locating three teenage sisters who have been reported missing since Thursday, June 19.

Police for the city of Winder ask for the public's aid in locating three teenage sisters who have been reported missing since Thursday, June 19.

06/20/2025

The Flowery Branch City Council has voted to approve a $15.6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

The city’s revenue and expenditures rose nearly 41% from last year’s $11 million budget.

The millage rate will remain the same as the FY 2024 and 2025 budgets at 3.264.

The millage rate will remain the same as the FY 2024 and 2025 budgets at 3.264. The tax impact on property owners will depend on property assessments, which can either increase or decrease property taxes.

06/19/2025

Following the resignation of County Attorney Bill Linkous, Hall County has named Senior Assistant County Attorney Justin Lawhon as interim County Attorney.

Hall County Government said Lawhon will begin the role on July 21 and serve until a permanent replacement is named.

Lawhon brings over ten years of legal experience in local government and has been with the Hall County Attorney’s Office since 2022.

Linkous has worked in the Hall County Attorney’s Office since 2021, and his last day will be July 18.

Following the resignation of County Attorney Bill Linkous, Hall County has named Senior Assistant County Attorney Justin Lawhon as interim County Attorney.

06/19/2025

A 20-year-old Gainesville man suffered traumatic injuries and remains hospitalized following a crash on Wednesday.

According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), officials responded to the scene on Mountain View Road at around 11:30 a.m.

HCSO said a passenger vehicle pulled out into the path of Loi Aiden Tomberlin’s motorcycle.

Tomberlin’s motorcycle struck the right rear driver’s side door of that passenger vehicle and he was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered traumatic injuries at the scene.

Tomberlin remains hospitalized at last report and no charges have been filed.

A 20-year-old Gainesville man suffered traumatic injuries and remains hospitalized following a crash on Wednesday