Mall of Georgia's Summer Movie Series Line-Up Announced

The Pixar movie "Brave" kicks things off at the mall near Lawrenceville, Ga.

Traffic Backup on Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, Buford

The Gwinnett County DOT says there are delays from Lawrenceville to the Mall of Georgia.

The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation is reporting significant traffic delays on SR 20/Buford Drive going from Lawrenceville to the area surrounding the Mall of Georgia.  "Engineers are monitoring the situation in our Traffic Control Center and making signal timing changes," said a DOT representative in a release. "But the volumes are such that the effectiveness of these changes is limited." No word on a cause, however crowds are expected for holiday travel and last minute Christmas shopping.  For the latest real time traffic updates, visit our Commute page.

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Lawrenceville Man Arrested in Connection to Murder Near Mall of Georgia

Gwinnett County Police say 22 year old Michael Thomas Clark was an acquaintance of the victim.

On Wednesday evening, Gwinnett County Police were called to 1869 Appaloosa Lane in Buford for a call of shots fired. When they arrived, they found the body of 19 year old Trevon Watson of Buford. Police say a small amount of marijuana was found near the victims body. GCPD announced on Thursday morning that they now have a suspect in custody, and say he was friendly with the victim. Michael Thomas Clark, 22, of Lawrenceville was arrested later Wednesday night. Clark charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Clark is currently being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond.

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Win G-Braves First Pitch for Dad

Register at participating Belk's including the store at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. No purchase necessary to enter.

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday – less than a week away. If you’re looking for a special way to honor Dad, stop by the Belk’s department store at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth or the Mall of Georgia in Buford and register for an opportunity for him to throw out the first pitch at the Gwinnett Braves game on Sunday, June 17. The G-Braves will play the Columbus Clippers at 2:05 p.m. at the Father’s Day game at Coolray Field. Th lucky dad will also receive a replica Gwinnett Braves jersey and a baseball autographed by a G-Braves player. The prize package includes two tickets to the June 17 game. Additional tickets may be purchased. Other participating Belk’s include locations in Athens, Cumming, Conyers, Gainesville, Norcross, Snellville …

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Owner Gives Up on Gwinnett Place Mall

Simon Property Group has shed its interest in the struggling Duluth facility. Could Discover Mills be next?

  The nation's largest owner of retail shopping malls has given up on Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth, according to a published report. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Simon Property Group, which also owns Discover Mills Mall in Lawrenceville and the Mall of Georgia in Buford, has "disposed of (its) interest in" the mall, which is now only 83 percent occupied. Previously, Simon had transferred a $115 million loan on the mall to a special servicer, though the AJC reported that the special servicer is not the new owner. Also, Simon will continue to manage the mall “for the foreseeable future,” a company spokesperson said. In response to Simon Property Group's disposal of its interest in the mall, the Gwinnett Place Community …

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denise oliver

3:46 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Crime is a problem,at the mall of georgia also they just do not talk about it.   more ›

Summer Fun

Meet Selena Gomez

The former Disney star will be in Gwinnett for a meet-and-greet to promote her newest movie.

The star of the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place Selena Gomez will be making a public appearance this afternoon at the Mall of Georgia in Buford. Monte Carlo, in theaters July 1. Fans can also get a princess makeover and enjoy a green screen photo experience. This event takes place from 2pm until 8pm.   For more Summer Fun ideas, check out our Events page.

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