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01/12/2026

The City of Winder announced on Friday that they will be taking ownership of Winder Legacy Park.

The news comes after the Winder City Council voted at its Tuesday meeting to accept ownership of the park from the Barrow County Board of Education.

“I am proud to live in a community of citizens who saw the need for a park and then voluntarily responded to a call to assist both financially and with manpower. Developing the park was the epitome of a complete community effort,” Winder Mayor Jimmy Terrell said.

The City of Winder announced on Friday that they will be taking ownership of Winder Legacy Park.

01/12/2026

Officials in Gwinnett County are investigating an apparent homicide in Snellville.

The Gwinnett County Police Department said officers were called to the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive just after 3 a.m. Sunday to find a man dead with a gunshot wound. As of the last report, homicide detectives were on scene and questioning witnesses.

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Officials in Gwinnett County are investigating an apparent homicide in Snellville. The Gwinnett County Police Department said officers were called to the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive just after 3 a.m. Sunday to find a man dead with a gunshot wound. As of the last report, homicide detectives were

01/12/2026

Applications for the 2026 Food Truck Friday season at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville are officially open.

Food Truck Fridays take place once a month between April and August from 5 to 9 p.m. at the park’s Northeast Georgia Health System Plaza. The events include live music, food trucks, beer & wine tents, and retail vendors. Entry to the plaza and concert is free and open to the public.

https://accesswdun.com/news/vendor-applications-for-food-truck-fridays-in-gainesville-now-open

01/12/2026

A house fire in the Gwinnett County city of Lilburn on Sunday has fatal results and remains under investigation.

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services (GCFES) responded at 6:23 p.m. to a report of a house fire at the 200 block of Sandra Drive in Lilburn. The 911 caller advised that the house was burning, and people were still inside the home.

https://accesswdun.com/news/fatal-house-fire-sunday-in-gwinnett-county-remains-under-investigation

01/12/2026

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01/12/2026

As nationwide demonstrations are held in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota on Wednesday, Jan. 7, the local community came together to honor her life.

On Sunday, around 300 residents gathered at the pedestrian bridge over Jesse Jewel Parkway in Downtown Gainesville as part of an ‘ICE Out For Good’ event held by Indivisible Hall.

President of Indivisible Hall Jim Robison said the event was held to mourn her killing while also protesting.

“There are two reasons. One is to mourn, and the other is to protest,” Robison said. “First of all, mourning the killing of Renee Good, we certainly mourn her death, and second, to protest. To protest that an unarmed American citizen was killed by a masked ICE agent.”

As nationwide demonstrations are held in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota on Wednesday, Jan. 7, the local community came together to honor her life. On Sunday, around 300 residents gathered at the pedestrian bridge over J...

01/10/2026

The Hall County School District announced the retirement of a longtime Director of Transportation Services and the recommendation of a new one.

On Friday, the district announced Clay Hobbs would retire at the end of the school year. He had been the transportation director since 2017.

Hall County Superintendent Will Schofield said they are grateful for Hobbs' 21 years of service.

Schofield also announced that North Hall High School Principal Billy Wells would be his recommendation to replace Hobbs.

The district said the search for Wells' replacement would begin immediately.

The Hall County School District (HCSD) announced the retirement of a longtime Director of Transportation Services and the recommendation of a new one.

01/09/2026

A development off of Sardis Road was withdrawn at Thursday's Hall County Commission meeting.

The development was originally tabled at the Dec. 11 voting meeting.

The project narrative showed 15 townhomes, 15 cottage courts, two 7,500-square-feet commercial buildings, and 500 storage spaces for boats and RVs with an estimated completion date of 2030.

Planning staff recommended denial of the rezoning, special use application, and two variances and the withdrawal was approved 4-to-0.

A development consisting of townhomes, cottage courts, commercial space, and storage for boats and RVs had the application withdrawn by the applicant at Thursday's Hall County Commission meeting.

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

A now-former Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office employee has been arrested on child molestation charges.

Both the sheriff's office and the Gwinnett County Police Department issued statements saying 21-year-old Rylee Willis of Stone Mountain was arrested Thursday.

Police detectives reportedly began investigating Willis on Monday after a parent told authorities Willis had sent the underage victim illicit messages.

Willis is being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond, and the sheriff's office says he is no longer employed by the agency.

A now-former Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested this week on charges including child molestation. Both the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and the Gwinnett County Police Department issued statements Friday afternoon saying that now-former probationary employee of the sheriff’s offi...

01/09/2026

Milton Martin Honda has announced it will move from Browns Bridge Road to a new location after over 30 years.

The move to their new location at 2938 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, will take place on Monday.

The new location will feature three service lanes and 33 service bays, a quick l**e team, a customer lounge, and an indoor showroom.

The new dealership is located just four miles from the previous location and represents a major investment in customer service, convenience and long-term community commitment.

Milton Martin Honda has announced that it will relocate from Browns Bridge Road to a new location after more than 30 years. The move to their new location at 2938 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, will take place on Monday, Jan. 12. “For more than 30 years, Browns Bridge Road has been

01/09/2026

Two men were arrested after they allegedly stole items valued at more than $20,000 from a warehouse at JWA Rentals on Oakbrook Drive in Gainesville Monday.

David Wayne Burns, 50, of Flowery Branch, and Robert Lawrence Stoddard, 48, of Gainesville, each face charges of theft by taking and entering an automobile.

Two men were arrested after they allegedly stole items valued at more than $20,000 from a warehouse at JWA Rentals on Oakbrook Drive in Gainesville Monday. David Wayne Burns, 50, of Flowery Branch, and Robert Lawrence Stoddard, 48, of Gainesville, each face charges of theft by taking and entering an