DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Wasim Majeed, 37, is in custody, charged with third-degree arson in connection with at least 15 overnight brush fires that were set between Sunday night and Monday morning, April 26-27, in the Clarkston area. Interim Fire Chief Melvin Carter said police captured Majeed early Monday…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – A Lawrenceville man was ordered to serve three life prison sentences for sexually assaulting a young girl dating to when she was 3 years old. A Gwinnett County jury on Tuesday, April 28, found Jorge Nagera Perez, 33, guilty of two counts of rape, three counts of…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–Voter turnout on Tuesday inched up slightly as 469 voters ignored the April showers to cast their ballots, pushing Rockdale County’s Early Voting total so far to 1,335.  Tuesday’s voter turnout represents 2.07% of the total active number of voters—63,111—remaining to cast their ballots, Cynthia Willingham, director…

ROCKDLE COUNTY, GA–Early voting for the May 19 General Primary and Non-partisan elections is now underway and it’s off to a slow start. Cynthia Willingham, director of Rockdale County’s Board of Elections and Registration, reported just over 800 voters turned out on Monday, April 27, the first day of…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – A 31-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the death of her mother’s boyfriend after a drunken argument turned violent.  Jurors found Quenisha Poole guilty of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and related charges in connection with the fatal shooting death of Erick Smith,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– From April 26 through May 3, 2026, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and DeKalb County Fire Rescue invite the community to honor America’s fallen firefighters by lighting up red.  Landmarks, fire stations, businesses, organizations, and families across DeKalb County are encouraged to participate in this nationwide…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– This week, a Gwinnett County grand jury indicted a DeKalb County gang member accused of killing a Gwinnett County Police officer and seriously injuring another during a shootout at a hotel.  Kevin Andrews, Jr., 35, was charged with malice murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated…

Gwinnett County will join family, friends and community in honoring the life and legacy of Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Deborah Fluker, a trailblazing legal expert and dedicated public servant. Judge Fluker passed away on April 18 after a battle with cancer.  Judge Fluker, elected in 2020 and re-elected…