Community News

Rabid coyote attacks Buford residents, tests positive for rabies; officials urge caution

BUFORD — A coyote that attacked multiple residents and their pets in the Buford area of Gwinnett County

Lives saved by smoke alarms in Buford apartment fire

BUFORD — Quick evacuation prompted by working smoke alarms helped prevent injuries during an apartment fire Thursday afternoon

Fatal Hall County house fire on Tanners Mill Road kills one

HALL COUNTY — One person was found dead early Tuesday after a fire engulfed a single-story home on

Braselton police chief resigns, later arrested after earlier protective order attempt

BRASELTON — Former Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman resigned Wednesday and was arrested hours later following a months-long

Fatal Hall County house fire on Tanners Mill Road kills one

HALL COUNTY — One person was found dead early Tuesday after a fire engulfed a single-story home on

Sheriff’s office investigating incident where gun was brandished after football game

Flowery Branch – The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating an incident in which an individual brandished

Volunteers make waves for a cleaner Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier — Just about a month ago, on a bright September morning, hundreds of volunteers came together

Local legislation aims to prevent future Lake Lanier park shutdowns

BUFORD — After years of staffing shortages and temporary closures at parks and boat ramps around Lake Lanier,

More than lights: Sugar Hill’s holiday season grows into a community tradition

SUGAR HILL — What once consisted of small neighborhood gatherings and modest seasonal displays has grown into a

Hembree re-elected as Sugar Hill Mayor; Hicks and Piovesan win council seats

SUGAR HILL — Voters in Sugar Hill returned Mayor Brandon Hembree to office and elected two city councilmembers

Gwinnett Chamber Foundation honors small business leaders at inaugural Power of Impact

Suwanee - The Gwinnett Chamber Foundation recognized small business leaders, coaches and corporate partners during its inaugural Power

Suwanee offers post-holiday tree recycling through annual program

SUWANEE — Residents looking for a post-holiday use for live Christmas trees can participate in the City of Suwanee’s