GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Florida man who shot a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy after stealing a car and leading officers on a high-speed chase received a 110-year sentence. James Edward Perkins, 38, was found guilty of five counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer, theft by receiving…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, in partnership with local service providers, are making  day centers available to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat. County officials encourage those in need to take advantage of the centers and wrap-around services during…

State Rep.Rhonda Taylor, who represents Georgia’s House District 92, announced in her June 30 online newsletter key laws that will become effective in Georgia  on July 1. Take a look at how those new laws will impact you and learn more about dozens of others at the link provided.…

NORCROSS, GA– Gwinnett County Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who threatened a taxi driver with a knife. Police released photos of the suspect today, June 29. The taxi driver picked up the man on May 10 and drove him to the 1500 block…

CONYERS, GA–A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the shooting of another 15-year-old male and a robbery that occurred  on last Thursday, June 25.  The suspect made his first appearance in Rockdale County Superior Court  today, June 29,  to hear charges he is facing,  Conyers Police  Captain…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A trio who broke into nearly two dozen businesses in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties have been arrested, DeKalb County Police announced. Police arrested Avante Green-Coley, 23; Onario Watson,17; and a 15-year-old juvenile in the string of early morning plaza burglaries. Police said the crew threw cash registers…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Rockdale County’s Board of Elections Director Cynthia Willingham is reminding voters to make plans now for the upcoming Special Election for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. The Special Election will fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman David Scott. The longtime congressman, who served 12 consecutive terms in…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department has terminated Officer Myles Green #2474 following an internal investigation into a serious injury crash that occurred on June 5. Following the crash, the Police Department’s Accident Investigation Unit conducted a preliminary review and requested the Georgia State Patrol assume responsibility…