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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a woman whose body was discovered on McDaniel Road near Highway 120 in Duluth, GA over 40 years ago. To this day, the woman’s identity remains unknown, as well as the person responsible for her death, authorities stated in a March 2 news release.  Police have released a new forensic sketch of the victim and jewelry that she was wearing when her body was found in 1981.  Authorities consider the jewelry recovered from the scene as significant clues. They are hoping someone might recognize images of the 15-inch…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Qualifying began on Monday, March 2, with incumbent Doreen Williams facing three challengers officially entering the race for the Rockdale Board of Commissioners, Post 2 seat, according to the Rockdale County Board of Elections & Voter Registration. Incumbent Sandra Jackson-Lett so far is facing one candidate vying for the Board of Education, Post 1 seat. Incumbent Janie Jones was the sole candidate who qualified on Monday for the Board of Education, Post 2 seat. Qualifying closed at 5 p.m. on March 2 and will end at noon on March 6. The General Primary and nonpartisan election is scheduled for…

 DECATUR, GA – On Monday, March 2, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) qualified to run for his eleventh term in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District.  “I am proud of my strong record in Congress,” Johnson said. “I look forward to meeting new voters, constituents and continuing to work for the people of Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District.” The Fourth Congressional District includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.  Since 2007, Congressman Johnson has helped bring in billions of dollars in federal investments for local community projects, schools, transportation projects, small businesses, public safety, veterans, and seniors. From his main district office in Stonecrest, he…

CONYERS, GA —Rockdale County Commissioner Doreen Williams has qualified and is officially entering the race for re-election to Post II Rockdale Board of Commissioners. “I am honored to serve this community, and I’m running for re-election because the work we’ve begun is not finished,” said Williams. “From strengthening mental health services to ensuring local government is accessible and responsive, I’m committed to continuing to put people first and building on the progress we’ve made together.” Williams is currently serving in her third term and remains focused on community wellbeing, innovative service delivery, and collaborative problem-solving as she seeks re-election. Williams said reducing property…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A man arrested for attempting to sell more than 4 grams of methamphetamine to undercover police officers will serve 18 years in prison, the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office announced today, March 2.  Asa Phillip Daniels, 46, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and felony possession of methamphetamine after attempting to sell more than 4 grams of the illegal narcotic to an undercover police officer.  Superior Court Judge Tracie Cason cited Daniels’ previous history of felony convictions in handing down the sentence.  “We do not want these drugs in our community, and we…

NYC—The New York Stock Exchange welcomes the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, today, March 2, 2026, to the podium. To honor the occasion, Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, joined by Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group and Jeff Sprecher, Chairman President and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange ring the Opening Bell®.

DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction by jury trial of an Acworth woman accused of hitting two cars while speeding on a residential street in Decatur and killing a kindergartner in 2018. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, jurors found Michelle Wierson, 59, guilty but mentally ill of Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree, and guilty of Reckless Driving for the crash that caused the death of Miles Jenness, 5. His mother said Miles would have been 13 years old this weekend.  DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson, who presided over the trial, sentenced Wierson to…

DECATUR, GA –– The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested two suspects in separate homicide investigations on Friday, Feb. 27.  November 2025 Clarkston Adult Club Shooting Investigators took 22-year-old Robert Grady into custody this morning at a residence on Cedarbrook Drive in Decatur.  Authorities allege that Grady and another individual exited a Jeep and opened fire on three individuals inside a vehicle in the 1300 block of Brockett Road outside an adult entertainment club, leaving one man critically injured and resulting in the death of Gary Matthews, 31, of Lithonia, who was pronounced dead…