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Standoff Ends With Tear Gas After Man Threatens To Kill Police

A SWAT standoff ended Tuesday when officers fired gas rounds into a house and arrested a man after he threatened family members and texted police he would kill them, according to Gwinnett County Police.

Snake Freak-Out Caused By Fake City Facebook Page

A satire Facebook page mimicking a northwest Georgia city is causing some real concerns for residents after a post claiming to show a gigantic snake found there went viral.

Toys R Us Liquidating Georgia Stores

Liquidation sales are set to begin Thursday at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores across the country, including 24 stores in Georgia.

Driver Sentenced To Prison In Fatal Head-On Crash

Cartersville man has been sentenced to prison for his actions that led to the fatal crash that killed a 21-year-old Bartow County resident.

Bicentennial Torch Relay Tour Continues Journey Around Gwinnett

Gwinnett County's bicentennial torch made its debut at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse last Dec. 15 and has since been on display at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Lawrenceville City Hall and the Collins Hill and Lawrenceville branch libraries.

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