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Georgia's Ossoff's Prison Camera Reform Act goes into effect

By South Gwinnett News Report | Jan 9, 2023

A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) that mandates federal prisons to upgrade faulty security camera systems has been signed into law.

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'You can see where they cut through our fence': Gwinnett County ballet company trailers stolen

By South Gwinnett News Report | Jan 2, 2023

The theft of two trailers which were being used for an upcoming production of “The Nutcracker” has left a Gwinnett County, Georgia, ballet company at least $20,000 in the hole.

Falcons' Smith: 'Every option is on the table' after loss to Steelers

By South Gwinnett News Report | Jan 1, 2023

After the Atlanta Falcons dropped a game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Art Smith said, “Every option is on the table.”

Rapper Offset hosts toy giveaway: 'I just wanted to give back to my community'

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 30, 2022

Atlanta rapper Offset held his first Offset Toy Giveaway this holiday season, providing toys to children in need, said a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

'I want his family to know that he was our family as well': Funeral held for fallen Gwinnett County Officer Scott Riner

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 26, 2022

In a funeral service for fallen Gwinnett County police officer Scott Riner last week, family and friends gathered to pay tribute and celebrate his life.

Sean Murphy to join Atlanta Braves: “I think there’s a lot of great things about Atlanta."

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 23, 2022

'I think Atlanta is a great place to start": Catcher Sean Murphy joins Atlanta Braves

Lawrenceville police charge man with murdering, burning wife's divorce attorney: Suspect 'had burns on the pants, singed hair'

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 16, 2022

Police have charged a man with killing his wife's divorce attorney and leaving him burning in his Lawrenceville office.

Georgia's Duncan on state's Senate runoff election: 'The most disappointing ballot I've ever stared at in my entire life'

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 14, 2022

Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he couldn’t bring himself to vote for either candidate in the state's recent Senate runoff and simply left his polling place without voting.

Thanksgiving crash claims life of former Creekview High volleyball star, father

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 13, 2022

A Thanksgiving morning crash in Cherokee County claimed the life of former Creekview High volleyball star Alivia Mynes and her father, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

'Using physical violence to attack students and/or stage will not be tolerated': Gwinnett County superintendent speaks out after alleged altercation between student and teacher

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 9, 2022

An alteration at Discovery High leading one student to face criminal charges and disciplinary action for allegedly assaulting a teacher has prompted a response from Gwinnett County Superintendent Calvin Watts, who insists physical violence will not be tolerated.

UGA legend Dooley celebrated at memorial: 'How many people can say they had a generational impact on thousands of young men?'

By South Gwinnett News Report | Dec 2, 2022

Tributes and memories were heard recently as legendary former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley was honored during a memorial service, with former players and fans turning out to salute him.

Attorneys demand justice after video footage of Black inmate in Camden County being beaten by guards: 'You don't beat a person like that'

By South Gwinnett News Report | Nov 28, 2022

Attorneys for a Georgia jail inmate are asking the Department of Justice to investigate after security cameras at the Camden County jail recorded him being beaten by guards after being booked into custody on Sept. 3.

Gwinnett County leaders, residents hold 'Code-Red' meeting to address school safety after murder of student

By South Gwinnett News Report | Nov 27, 2022

School safety was at the head of a recent meeting as school leaders met with staff, community members, parents and law enforcement to discuss concerns after a student was shot to death in the area earlier this month.

Teen suspects accused of murdering Jefferson High School football star appear at preliminary hearing

By South Gwinnett News Report | Nov 26, 2022

A preliminary hearing was held last week at the Gwinnett County jail for two teen suspects accused of gunning down Georgia teen football star Elijah DeWitt in the mall parking lot of a Dave and Busters, a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta said.

'Technology can transform how urban and rural communities live and commute': Electric aircraft plant to open near Atlanta

By South Gwinnett News Report | Nov 23, 2022

A $118 million electric aircraft plant near Atlanta is in the works, creating the potential for up to 1,000 jobs in the area, according to a Nov. 14 report by Fox 5 Atlanta.

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Warnock campaign files lawsuit to stop 'illegal attempts to block Saturday voting' in runoff election

By South Gwinnett News Report | Nov 22, 2022

A lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County by U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock's (D-GA) reelection campaign hopes to have early voting allowed in the days leading up to the runoff election against Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Former teacher calls late rapper Takeoff 'everybody's friend '

By South Gwinnett News Report | Nov 10, 2022

The 4th-grade teacher of Migos rapper Takeoff describes the late artist as someone always full of life, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

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