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1. Child rescued after domestic dispute, pursuit in Gwinnett County (fox5atlanta.com) — Gwinnett County police say they safely rescued a young child after a man allegedly abducted her during a domestic dispute and then fled, forcing officers into a pursuit and PIT maneuver stop. The child was unharmed and returned to her mother, while the suspect faces multiple serious charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children.
2. DUI discrepancies led to 65 of Georgia officer's DUI cases thrown out in court, reduced (wsbtv.com) — An investigation in Gwinnett County found that dozens of DUI cases made by a decorated county officer have been tossed or reduced after discrepancies emerged between his reports and body‑camera video. Local judges, prosecutors, and the Gwinnett County Police Department are grappling with questions about search warrants, officer credibility, and why he remains on duty while affected drivers describe years‑long fallout.
3. Street racer traveling nearly 100 mph crashes into woman, killing unborn baby, police say (wsbtv.com) — A high-speed crash in Gwinnett County left a pregnant woman seriously injured and caused the death of her unborn child, according to police. Investigators say a driver going nearly 100 mph slammed into the couple's car near Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard and now faces multiple felony charges, including feticide by vehicle and racing on a highway. Authorities stress that street racing can be charged even without a second driver.
4. Gwinnett Country: Fueled for Growth (georgiatrend.com) — Gwinnett County leaders outline how rapid growth, redevelopment, and major projects like Rowen, Gas South Arena upgrades, and city downtown revivals are reshaping jobs, housing, and quality of life. From Peachtree Corners' tech hub to Mulberry's careful planning and new affordable housing investments, officials say diversity, SPLOST funding, and education partnerships are driving long‑term prosperity for residents.
5. Best high schools in Georgia (wsbtv.com) — Gwinnett families may be proud to see Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology ranked the No. 2 high school in Georgia, with Greater Atlanta Christian and Notre Dame Academy in Duluth also making the top 25. The statewide list, based on academics, culture, activities, and surveys, highlights how several nearby public and private schools stack up against elite campuses in Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, and beyond.
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