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Three Hispanic teens are in custody following an armed robbery at the Jefferson I-85 RaceTrac late Friday night.

Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman said Saturday that the three robbed the service station around 1:20 a.m. a Braselton officer spotted the men traveling down I-85 and gave chase, along with Gwinnett officers.

The suspects exited at Exit 111 an went toward Forsyth County. They wrecked about 7 miles north of I-85. Two were captured at the scene and the third was arrested Saturday morning.

The suspects threw their guns out during the chase and officers are still trying to recover those. Most of the money was recovered, Wirthman said.

The GBI said Wednesday morning that its probe into allegations of public corruption in the Pendergrass city government had not yet begun. That contrasts sharply with what Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert told a standing room only crowd at the town’s Tuesday night council meeting when he indicated the GBI investigation into the city was over. ... [Full Story »] 

Embattled Pendergrass Police Chief Rob Russell is being replaced, but will continue to serve as the town’s administrator. "The mayor has decided to replace me in that (chief’s) position,” Russell said this week. “I will stay on as city administrator." He said his salary will be changed, but he doesn't know how much yet. The town began ... [Full Story »] 

District Attorney Brad Smith said Monday that he has not reviewed all of the evidence from a group of whistleblowers alleging corruption by Pendergrass officials. Smith said he had made no decision on whether or not he will take any action to investigate the matter. Nancy Val Preda, attorney for the three whistleblowers, said she took some of ... [Full Story »]