Gwinnett County news

The city of Lawrenceville has recently required fees from Aurora Theatre to use the Lawrenceville Arts Center stages. (Courtesy of Aurora Theatre)

Aurora, city of Lawrenceville in a rough stage over arts center partnership

Aurora and the city of Lawrenceville going through a rough stage over the Lawrenceville Arts Center, with the troupe's co-founder accusing the city of a "hostile takeover."

$2 billion biopharmaceutical facility coming to Gwinnett County

A global biopharmaceutical giant plans to invest $2 billion in Gwinnett County, the largest deal in the county’s history, officials said Tuesday.

Gwinnett County has a new superintendent. Here are 3 things to know about her.

The Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously voted to hire Alexandra Estrella. Her two-year contract will begin on July 1.

They were expelled from the Georgia Legislature. Now they’re honored.

Double amputee in Georgia ICE detention could be deported soon, supporters say

The family of Rodney Taylor has said that the double amputee, who has been in ICE custody for over a year, could be deported imminently.

Gwinnett names sole school superintendent finalist

The Gwinnett County Board of Education fired former superintendent Calvin Watts more than a year ago.

Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week

A man charged with killing his wife and three relatives is the second Gwinnett County defendant in a week to learn he faces the death penalty.

County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta

Dozens qualify to run for office in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.

ACC counting on Duluth to deliver as women’s basketball tournament host

The event has been in North Carolina for more than 20 years, but will be in Gwinnett County at Gas South Arena.

Bill would limit future transit referendums in Cobb, Gwinnett counties

Metro Atlanta counties would have to wait 8 years to put transit on the ballot after a failed vote.

Atlanta’s DAs, mostly women of color, are working to change the game

Metro Atlanta’s top prosecutors say their shared experiences make them uniquely qualified to deal with the challenges faced by their increasingly diverse communities.

$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Gwinnett grocery store

The lucky ticket was purchased at a Publix on Loganville Highway SW near Loganville. The jackpot will climb to an estimated $113 million for Monday’s drawing.