Some Gwinnett seniors to get break on trash bill

About 15,000 Gwinnett County seniors will get a 15 percent discount on their trash service beginning in January.

The Board of Commissioners approved the discount Tuesday. It applies to those age 65 and older who meet certain income requirements. For more information, contact the county solid waste department at 770-822-7141 or gcsolidwaste@gwinnettcounty.com.

About the Author

Georgia leaders offer support after 2 Tifton police officers shot

UPDATE

Man kills mother, stepfather at Powder Springs home, police say

A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Featured

Credit: AP

A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Cape Verde, competing in its first World Cup, will take on the world's No. 1 team in Spain at 12 p.m. on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Georgia’s special ed program promised help. Families say it delivered them harm.

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.