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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County Police have obtained arrest warrants for 23-year-old Sierra Iman Little in connection with a road rage incident where multiple shots were fired at another driver. Little is wanted for Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Hit and Run, and Reckless Driving. Little is encouraged to turn herself in at the Gwinnett County Jail. On Sept. 7, officers responded to the area of Hog Mountain Road and Braselton Highway in Hoschton regarding a hit-and-run. The incident began after Little pulled out of a parking lot and turned in front of…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— DeKalb County Police will bhost its Fall Safety Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 2732 Candler Road.  Organizers say the event  is a great opportunity for families to meet police, firefighters, and other public safety professionals who protect their communities every day. Additionally, attendees can enjoy free food and drinks, free health screenings, free public safety resources, and free raffle tickets for a chance to win a bicycle or a television. The community is encouraged to attend. 

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs invites the community to the Forest Fashion Show and Festival, Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Constitution Lakes Park, 1305 South River Industrial Blvd. SE., Atlanta. The festivities will begin with the Forest Fashion Show from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the forest and trails of Constitution Lakes Park will be transformed into a one-of-a kind outdoor runway featuring real models and sustainable fashions created by members of the community. Guests can expect creative looks made from upcycled and thrifted items, along with unique knitted, crocheted and handmade pieces.…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– A Suwanee apartment maintenance worker was sentenced on Sept. 11 to 30 years in prison, after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a young girl. James Tyler Turner, 37, pled guilty to aggravated child molestation, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes for molesting a child over the course of about two years. He was sentenced to 30 years with 20 to serve in prison uninterrupted. He also must register for life as a sex offender. “This is unconscionable,” District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “This guilty plea is the result of good investigation and prosecutorial work…

DECATUR, GA— Efforts to improve the watershed system throughout DeKalb County continue Wednesday, Sept. 23, with the launch of the Shoal Creek Trunk Sewer Relief Projects Section 3B. Crews will replace 1,650 linear feet of aging pipelines in three separate locations:  Conway Road, South Columbia Drive and Green Street.  Barring any weather or unexpected delays, the approximate constructions dates are as follows:  §  Conway Road – Sept. 2026 to Dec. 2026 §  South Columbia Drive –Oct. 2026 to Jan. 2027  §  Green Street – April 2027 to July 2027 Normal construction hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On Sunday, Sept. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., construction crews with the Glendale Phase III Water Main Replacement Project will conduct night work on Columbia Drive between Memorial Drive and Glenwood Road. Columbia Drive will be open to local traffic only. Detours will be in place during this night work. Motorists traveling north on Columbia Drive should take Peachcrest Road to Midway Road to access Memorial Drive. Motorists traveling east on Memorial Drive should turn right on Midway Road and use Peachcrest Road to access Columbia Drive and Glenwood Road. An increase in construction-related…

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases associated with the outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare.  The latest cases bring the daycare outbreak total to 10, officials said on Friday, Sept. 11. Authorities have not disclosed the name of the daycare. The children who have tested positive were either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, officials said. DPH continues to work to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to measles.  So far, Georgia has 16 confirmed measles cases in 2026, which includes the daycare outbreak.  Measles is resurging across the nation, with more than…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA- Rockdale County Board of Elections is celebrating National Voter Registration Day with free donuts on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The board’s office, located at 1115 West Ave., will be from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.  All are invited to enjoy donuts while they last as elections workers assist residents in getting prepared for the upcoming November elections, Rockdale Supervisor of Elections Director Cynthia Willingham said. Everyone is encouraged to bring a friend, family member, or neighbor to the event. Assistance will be provided to those who want to: Register to vote Update voter registration Confirm voter registration Voter…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting an acquaintance who refused to illegally sell him a gun, the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office said on Thursday Sept. 10.  Jay Dante Crump, 24, was found guilty of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the September 2023 shooting death of 28-year-old Dareese Amir Ellis. Crump was sentenced to life in prison plus five years. “It is unfortunate that a life was taken,” Gwinnett District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson said. “And now, the sentence is a stark reminder that there…