# The Real Inside Buford

> The inside scoop on what is happening in Buford, Ga.


## Posts

- [Apartment fire displaces 19 people in Sugar Hill ](https://therealinsidebuford.com/apartment-fire-displaces-19-people-in-sugar-hill/): With just a week until Christmas, 19 people have been displaced from their apartments after a fire damaged their units on Thursday afternoon.
- [Firefighters respond to chimney fire at Buford home](https://therealinsidebuford.com/firefighters-respond-to-chimney-fire-at-buford-home/): Firefighters with Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential fire near the 2600 block of Kilgore Road in Buford on Monday evening.
- [Firefighter injured in Saturday night business fire in Sugar Hill](https://therealinsidebuford.com/firefighter-injured-in-saturday-night-business-fire-in-sugar-hill/): A Gwinnett County firefighter was sent to the hospital with minor injuries following a Saturday night business fire in Sugar Hill.
- [Firefighters battle house fire in Buford; later man found deceased from apparent suicide](https://therealinsidebuford.com/firefighters-battle-house-fire-in-buford-later-man-found-deceased-from-apparent-suicide/): Early morning fire in Buford takes a shocking turn as the occupant is found dead in an apparent suicide. Full details on the investigation.
- [2025 Preseason All-State Team includes three Buford football players](https://therealinsidebuford.com/2025-preseason-all-state-team-includes-three-buford-football-players/): Three Buford High School football players make the Touchdown Club of Atlanta's 2025 Preseason All-State Team.
- [Where tradition meets tomorrow: Inside Buford's new Phillip Beard Stadium](https://therealinsidebuford.com/where-tradition-meets-tomorrow-inside-bufords-new-phillip-beard-stadium/): Buford High’s new Phillip Beard Stadium blends cutting-edge features with rich tradition, creating a top-tier home for the Wolves and their legacy.
- [Buford unveils $62M Phillip Beard Stadium, honoring a legacy and investing in the future](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-unveils-62m-phillip-beard-stadium-honoring-a-legacy-and-investing-in-the-future/): Soaring temperatures could not deter the community from celebrating the ribbon cutting of the new $62 million Phillip Beard Stadium on Sunday, July 27, in Buford. City and school officials, local dignitaries and the community witnessed a moment that blended pride, tradition and forward-thinking vision. The new state-of-the-art stadium is named after Buford City Commission Chairman and Buford School Board Chairman Phillip Beard. Beard has given over 51 years of service to the residents of Buford, never once missing a Commission or School Board meeting. His dedication and leadership have shaped Buford into the top-tier city and school system that […]
- [Buford Commission Meeting Recap: Stadium Updates, New Restaurant, and Honors for Phillip Beard](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-commission-meeting-recap-stadium-updates-new-restaurant-and-honors-for-phillip-beard/): Monday's Buford Commission Meeting's highlights included the new high school stadium, a new drive-thru restaurant and a special honor for Commission Chairman Phillip Beard.
- [Buford grad Riley Stanford heads to Tampa Bay in MLB Draft](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-grad-riley-stanford-heads-to-tampa-bay-in-mlb-draft/): Buford grad Riley Stanford was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday, July 14, 2025.
- [“American Made” at Brightside Cafe Embodies Past and Present](https://therealinsidebuford.com/american-made-at-brightside-cafe-embodies-past-and-present/): Reflect on what "American Made" means as old Hollywood legends, a tannery and a mission to empower special needs adults meet over an expertly crafted latte in historic Buford, Georgia.
- [Buford teen arrested in connection to multiple robberies](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-teen-arrested-in-connection-to-multiple-robberies/): A 19-year-old man from Buford was arrested and charged in connection with multiple armed robberies according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
- [Buford has two individual state champions, team finishes second](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-has-two-individual-state-champions-team-finishes-second/): Buford had two individual state champions and finished second overall at the GHSA Class 6A Traditional State Championships on Feb. 15.
- [Buford boys, girls basketball teams hang on to capture region titles](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-boys-girls-basketball-teams-hang-on-to-capture-region-titles/): Both the Buford boys' and girls' basketball teams managed to hang on and win their respective region titles on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
- [Buford boys and girls basketball teams performing well heading into final two weeks](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-boys-and-girls-basketball-teams-performing-well-heading-into-final-two-weeks/): The Buford boys and girls basketball teams are performing well heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
- [Police perform pit maneuver on wrong-way driver in Buford](https://therealinsidebuford.com/police-perform-pit-maneuver-on-wrong-way-driver-in-buford/): An officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department performed the pit maneuver on a wrong-way driver in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 12 in Buford.
- [Basketball recap: Seckinger boys and Lanier girls pick up key Region 7-5A wins](https://therealinsidebuford.com/basketball-recap-seckinger-boys-and-lanier-girls-pick-up-key-region-7-5a-wins/): Basketball recap for Jan. 7, 2025: The Seckinger boys and Lanier girls basketball teams pick up key Region 7-5A wins on Tuesday.
- [Buford boys and girls basketball teams defeat Discovery](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-boys-and-girls-basketball-teams-defeat-discovery/): Buford's varsity basketball teams earned important Region 8-6A wins against Discovery on Monday night, Jan. 6 at Discovery High School.
- [Suspect identified in Mall of Georgia shooting case](https://therealinsidebuford.com/suspect-identified-in-mall-of-georgia-shooting-case/): A suspect has been identified and is in custody following a shooting that took place on Saturday night at the Mall of Georgia. 
- [One person injured in shooting at Mall of Georgia](https://therealinsidebuford.com/one-person-injured-in-shooting-at-mall-of-georgia/): A person was injured in a shooting at the Mall of Georgia in Buford on Saturday night, Jan. 4, 2025. 
- [Basketball recap: Lydia Ledford leads Buford girls to victory over Gainesville](https://therealinsidebuford.com/basketball-recap-lydia-ledford-leads-buford-girls-to-victory-over-gainesville/): Basketball recap for Jan. 4, 2025: Lydia Ledford leads Buford girls to victory over Gainesville, Buford boys lose to North Oconee
- [Buford has five individual champions from Ohio tournament](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-has-five-individual-champions-from-ohio-tournament/): Buford had a successful last tournament of 2024 at the GMVWA Holiday Invitational in Ohio.
- [Seven former Buford High School football standouts enter the college transfer portal](https://therealinsidebuford.com/seven-former-buford-high-school-football-standouts-enter-the-college-transfer-portal/): Seven former football standouts from Buford High School entered the 2025 NCAA football transfer portal. 
- [Buford and Seckinger players earn honors on GACA All-State Softball Teams](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-and-seckinger-players-earn-honors-on-gaca-all-state-softball-teams/): Buford and Seckinger are both well-represented in the post-season Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Softball Teams.
- [Basketball recap: Buford girls defeat East Forsyth](https://therealinsidebuford.com/basketball-recap-buford-girls-defeat-east-forsyth/): Basketball recap: The Buford varsity girls basketball team defeated East Forsyth on Saturday, Dec. 14 by 20 points.
- [Basketball recap: Buford's Lydia Ledford scores 30 points in win over Central Gwinnett](https://therealinsidebuford.com/basketball-recap-bufords-lydia-ledford-scores-30-points-in-win-over-central-gwinnett/): Basketball recap: Buford's Lydia Ledford scored 30 points against Central Gwinnett, Buford boys and Seckinger boys get region wins.
- [Buford community devastated by loss of historic church on Thanksgiving](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-community-devastated-by-loss-of-historic-church-on-thanksgiving/): The Buford community is stunned and mourning the loss of the historic First Pentecostal Church of Buford, formerly the First Baptist church. 
- [Buford wrestling wins Archer Invitational](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-wrestling-wins-archer-invitational/): Six individual first-place finishes helped the Buford varsity wrestling team win the Archer Invitational on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
- [Basketball recap: Buford girls win Jackson EMC tournament over Jefferson](https://therealinsidebuford.com/basketballrecap_bufordgirlswinjacksonemctournament/): Basketball recap for Tuesday, Nov. 26: Buford girls beat Jefferson to win the Jackson EMC tournament, Seckinger boys beat Brookwood
- [Basketball recap: Buford, Lanier and Seckinger get wins](https://therealinsidebuford.com/basketball-recap-buford-lanier-and-seckinger-get-wins/): Basketball recap: Buford boys and girls, Lanier boys and girls and Seckinger girls all earn wins on Monday, Nov. 25.
- [2024 Buford Area Holiday Events Guide](https://therealinsidebuford.com/2024-buford-area-holiday-events-guide/): Check out your local Holiday events guide. There is something for everyone, from a tree lighting to Christmas Markets and a parade. 
- [Buford Business Alliance presents 2024 Buford Holiday Festival and Parade](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-business-alliance-presents-2024-buford-holiday-festival-and-parade/): The Buford Business Alliance is bringing back the festive cheer this year with the Buford Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7.
- [Smoking products cause Suwanee house fire](https://therealinsidebuford.com/smoking-products-cause-suwanee-house-fire/): On Sunday night, "disregarded smoking products" caused a house fire in Suwanee that displaced three adults. 
- [Buford softball making 20th consecutive Elite Eight appearance](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-making-20th-consecutive-elite-eight-appearance/): The Buford softball program is heading to Columbus, Ga. later this week to compete in the GHSA Class 6A State Championships. 
- [Buford basketball hosts first annual Taste of Buford during season openers](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-basketball-hosts-first-annual-taste-of-buford-during-season-openers/): Buford basketball has teamed up with over 20 local restaurants to bring to the community the Taste of Buford..
- [Buford 2024 Homecoming Day Parade and Game Information](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-2024-homecoming-day-parade-and-game-information/): Click here to find the latest information on Buford's annual Homecoming Day parade and game including the parade route and street closures.
- [Junior Kadyn Gabrels leads Buford to win over Westlake to advance to Sweet Sixteen playoffs](https://therealinsidebuford.com/junior-kadyn-gabrels-leads-buford-to-win-over-westlake-to-advance-to-sweet-sixteen-playoffs/): Buford advances to the Sweet Sixteen of the GHSA Class 6A state playoffs after winning a double-header against Westlake on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Buford Softball Complex. The Wolves won games one 15-0 and two 19-0. In the first game against the Westlake Lions, junior Kadyn Gabrels was Buford’s offensive leader after hitting two home runs, her sixth and seventh home runs of the season. Gabrels was 2-for-2, earning four RBIs, scoring three runs and stealing a base. Other offensive standouts for Buford in game one were sophomore Brooklyn Atha (2-for-2, triple, three RBIs, one run scored), sophomore Ella […]
- [Forsyth and Gwinnett fire departments rescue man on Chattahoochee River](https://therealinsidebuford.com/forsyth-and-gwinnett-fire-departments-rescue-man-on-chattahoochee-river/): Swiftwater rescue teams from both Forsyth County and Gwinnett County worked together to rescue a man in danger of drowning on the Chattahoochee River over the weekend. Forsyth County requested assistance from Gwinnett County’s Swiftwater Rescue Team from Fire Station 14 in Buford when they received 911 calls advising dispatch that a man was in the middle of the Chattahoochee River with water up to his neck. The callers stated that the man did not have a life jacket or know how to swim. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene by The Rapid S.O.S. system, an emergency response data platform […]
- [Gwinnett PD searching for missing 16-year-old girl from Buford](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-pd-searching-for-missing-16-year-old-girl-from-buford/): A 16-year-old girl is missing in Buford and the Gwinnett County Police Department took to social media to get help in locating her.
- [Police looking for another missing Buford teenage girl](https://therealinsidebuford.com/police-looking-for-another-missing-buford-teenage-girl/): The Gwinnett County Police Department took to its social media accounts to seek the public's help locating a missing teenage girl from Buford.
- [Buford softball concludes 2024 regular season with win over Mountain View](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-concludes-2024-regular-season-with-win-over-mountain-view/): The Buford varsity softball team concluded its 2024 regular season with a win over Region 8-6A opponent Mountain View on Tuesday, Oct. 8. 
- [Buford's Caroline Stanton pitches third perfect game of career against Marist](https://therealinsidebuford.com/bufords-caroline-stanton-pitches-third-perfect-game-of-career-against-marist/): Caroline Stanton pitched the third perfect game of her career in Buford's 9-0 win over Marist on Monday at the Buford Softball Complex.
- [Buford flag football wins its first annual Kickoff Classic](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-flag-football-wins-its-first-annual-kickoff-classic/): In just its second year, the Buford flag football program hosted its first-ever Kickoff Classic tournament at Buford High School.
- [Niche ranks Buford as No. 1 Best School District in Georgia for 10th consecutive year](https://therealinsidebuford.com/niche-ranks-buford-as-no-1-best-school-district-in-georgia-for-10th-consecutive-year/): Niche.com released its 2025 Best Schools list and Buford City Schools is the Best School District in Georgia for the 10th consecutive year.
- [Buford grad Dylan Akins wins prestigious Bassmaster College Classic Bracket](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-grad-dylan-akins-wins-prestigious-bassmaster-college-classic-bracket/): Buford graduate Dylan Akins won the prestigious Bassmaster College Classic Bracket held at Tims Ford Lake in Winchester, Tenn. 
- [Addie Rackley hits home run in Buford's win over North Cobb](https://therealinsidebuford.com/addie-rackley-hits-home-run-in-bufords-win-over-north-cobb/): Junior Addie Rackley hit a solo home run in the third inning, her 12th home run of the season, in Buford's win over North Cobb.
- [Police looking for missing 15-year-old Buford girl](https://therealinsidebuford.com/police-looking-for-missing-15-year-old-buford-girl/): The Gwinnett County Police Department took to social media to ask the public for help in locating a missing 15-year-old Buford girl.
- [Friday morning house fire displaces two adults in Sugar Hill](https://therealinsidebuford.com/friday-morning-house-fire-displaces-two-adults-in-sugar-hill/): Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to a house fire in Sugar Hill on Friday, Sept. 27 that displaced two adults.
- [Gwinnett County Police arrest suspect in armed robbery near I-985 in Buford](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-county-police-arrest-suspect-in-armed-robbery-near-i-985-in-buford/): A suspected armed robber is in jail after a Gwinnett County police officer caught up to him walking along I-985 in Buford on Sept. 20.
- [Buford softball captures region title on Senior Night](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-captures-region-title-on-senior-night/): On the night to celebrate the Class of 2025 softball players, Buford captures the Region 8-6A title with a shutout win over Dacula.
- [Buford City Schools implement new safety measures in wake of Apalachee shooting](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-city-schools-implements-new-safety-measures-in-wake-of-apalachee-shooting/): The Buford City School System is implementing new safety and security measures in the wake of the Sept. 4 Apalachee High School shooting.
- [Suspect in Buford armed robbery in police custody](https://therealinsidebuford.com/suspect-in-buford-armed-robbery-in-police-custody/): The suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery on Apple Grove Road in Buford is now in police custody.
- [Buford softball handles business in each of their three games this week](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-handles-business-in-each-of-their-three-games-this-week/): Despite a busy week for Buford’s varsity softball team, they handled business outscoring their opponents 31-3.
- [Gwinnett Police looking for teen accused of Buford armed robbery](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-police-looking-for-teen-accused-of-buford-armed-robbery/): The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a teen accused of robbing two victims at gunpoint in Buford.
- [Buford's Caroline Stanton commits to Florida](https://therealinsidebuford.com/bufords-caroline-stanton-commits-to-florida/): Caroline Stanton, a junior at Buford High School announced on Monday that she has decided to commit to the University of Florida.
- [New clever scam involving QR codes emerges](https://therealinsidebuford.com/new-clever-scam-involving-qr-codes-emerges/): QR codes have become a mainstream tool for quickly accessing websites and other information. They are convenient and unfortunately, scam artists find them incredibly convenient as well. Scams involving QR codes are one of the latest ways scammers are using to steal people’s identities and money. Scam artists can use a QR code to hide harmful links that steal personal information. There are several ways scammers can use a QR code to target their victims. They can either put their QR codes over an existing harmless QR code or they will make up a scenario to get their victims to […]
- [Buford softball defeats Walnut Grove on Youth Night](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-defeats-walnut-grove-on-youth-night/): Buford's rec league softball players were recognized before the varsity softball team's 9-1 victory over Walnut Grove.
- [Summer Castorri's three-run homer highlight of Buford's win over Mill Creek](https://therealinsidebuford.com/summer-castorris-three-run-homer-highlight-of-bufords-win-over-mill-creek/): Junior Summer Castorri blasted a three-run home run in the fifth inning, which was one of the highlights of Buford's 9-1 win over Mill Creek.
- [Buford Commission honors city employee; approves millage rate and budget](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-commission-honors-city-employee-approves-millage-rate-and-budget/): The Buford City Commission honored a 20-year city employee and approved the 2024 millage rate and 2025 budget during September meeting.
- [No. 1 Buford bests Mountain View in three innings](https://therealinsidebuford.com/no-1-buford-bests-mountain-view-in-three-innings/): Buford, the No. 1 team in the nation defeated Mountain View after three innings on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Mountain View.
- [Buford sophomore wins gold at World Athletics U20 Track and Field Championships in Peru](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-sophomore-wins-gold-at-world-athletics-u20-track-and-field-championships-in-peru/): A Buford High School sophomore won a gold medal in Peru at the World Athletics U20 Championships in the 4 x 400-meter relay race.
- [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closes Buford Dam Park for Labor Day weekend](https://therealinsidebuford.com/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-closes-buford-dam-park-for-labor-day-weekend/): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a statement on Friday that they are closing Buford Dam Park on Lake Lanier for Labor Day weekend.
- [Kadyn Gabrels hits two-run home run in Buford's win over Collins Hill](https://therealinsidebuford.com/kadyn-gabrels-hits-two-run-home-run-in-bufords-win-over-collins-hill/): Junior Kadyn Gabrels, fresh off the injured list hit a two-run homer to close out Buford's offense in an 8-0 win over Collins Hill.
- [Buford graduates win prestigious college bass fishing series](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-graduates-win-prestigious-college-bass-fishing-series/): Buford High School Class of 2020 graduates, Dylan Akins and Chase Carey won the 2024 Bassmaster College Series Team of the Year Award.
- [Buford's Brooklyn Atha hits first varsity career home run in three-game tournament](https://therealinsidebuford.com/bufords-brooklyn-atha-hits-first-varsity-career-home-run-in-three-game-tournament/): Sophomore Brooklyn Atha hit her first-ever varsity career home run in game two of three against Apalachee during the Titan/Warrior Classic at Oconee Veterans Park.
- [Gwinnett police officers rescue missing elderly man from Buford-area creek](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-police-officers-rescue-missing-elderly-man-from-buford-area-creek/): Gwinnett County police officers rescued a missing elderly man from a Buford-area creek off of the interstate on August 21.
- [Buford catcher Parks Cleveland commits to Brevard College](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-catcher-parks-cleveland-commits-to-brevard-college/): Parks Cleveland, a catcher for Buford High School's varsity baseball team announced that he has chosen to commit to Brevard College.
- [Buford plays best game of young season against region rival Mill Creek](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-plays-best-game-of-young-season-against-region-rival-mill-creek/): Buford's softball team played their best game of the young 2024 season against their biggest Region 8-6A rival Mill Creek on Thursday.
- [Junior Addie Rackley hits grand slam in Buford's win over Dacula](https://therealinsidebuford.com/junior-addie-rackley-hits-grand-slam-in-bufords-win-over-dacula/): Junior Addie Rackley led Buford's offense with a grand slam and solo home runs in win over Dacula in region opener on Tuesday.
- [Senior Izzy Rettiger leads Buford's offense to victory over Cambridge](https://therealinsidebuford.com/senior-izzy-rettiger-leads-bufords-offense-to-victory-over-cambridge/): In Buford's 2024 home opener, senior shortstop Izzy Rettiger led the Lady Wolves' offense in a 7-0 victory over Cambridge on Monday.
- [Gwinnett police looking for two missing Buford teenage girls](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-police-looking-for-two-missing-buford-teenage-girls/): The Gwinnett County Police Department says two Buford teenage girls are missing and they are seeking information about their whereabouts.
- [Buford softball has record-breaking win over Walnut Grove](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-has-record-breaking-win-over-walnut-grove/): Buford's varsity softball team broke the record for the most runs scored in an inning during their 19-2 win over Walnut Grove on Tuesday.
- [Buford ranks in top 10 safest suburbs in 2024 report](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-ranks-in-top-10-safest-suburbs-in-2024-report/): According to a recent report by SmartAsset, a personal finance website, Buford ranked in the top 10 safest suburbs in the nation.
- [Buford's Ella Pierce Hensley hits first varsity home run against River Ridge](https://therealinsidebuford.com/bufords-ella-pierce-hensley-hits-first-varsity-homerun-against-river-ridge/): Sophomore Ella Pierce Hensley hit her first-ever varsity career home run in Buford's 9-2 win over River Ridge on Thursday, August 8 in the Lady Wolves' 2024 season opener.
- [Georgia Milestones testing data released for Buford area schools](https://therealinsidebuford.com/georgia-milestones-testing-data-released-for-buford-area-schools/): The Georgia Department of Education released its Milestones data for the 2023-2024 school year and local schools scored above the state average in most areas tested.
- [Gwinnett police searching for four missing teenagers](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-police-searching-for-four-missing-teenagers/): UPDATE: Jayden Brooks, 13 of Loganville has been located. ORIGINAL: The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for three males and one female, all teens, who are missing in the county. The police department posted on its social media on Wednesday about the four missing teenagers. The first of the four missing teens posted is Alexis Manor. The seventeen-year-old girl is from Lawrenceville. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Alexis has box braids, a neck tattoo and both nostrils pierced. She was last seen wearing a white long-sleeved t-shirt, grey sweatpants and black slippers. Police […]
- [Buford flag football working hard this summer, looking ahead to year two](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-flag-football-working-hard-this-summer-looking-ahead-to-year-two/): Buford's flag football team have been working hard this summer in anticipation of the program's second year.
- [A snapshot of Gwinnett County in 1904](https://therealinsidebuford.com/a-snapshot-of-gwinnett-county-in-1904/): Take a look at a 1904 News-Herald article that gives a glimpse of what Gwinnett County was like 120 years ago.
- [Underwater robotics team helps inspire girls at Lanier High School to pursue a future in STEM-related fields ](https://therealinsidebuford.com/underwater-robotics-team-helps-inspire-girls-at-lanier-high-school-to-pursue-a-future-in-stem-related-fields/): In the mostly male-dominated arena of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Lanier High School is working to get more girls interested in these areas of study.
- [Hall County Sheriff's Office looking for missing Buford teen](https://therealinsidebuford.com/hall-county-sheriffs-office-looking-for-missing-buford-teen/): The Hall County Sheriff's Office took to social media on Sunday, July 14 to ask for the public's help in locating a missing Buford teenager.
- [Buford sisters set up lemonade stand to raise money to buy food for local food pantry](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-sisters-set-up-lemonade-stand-to-raise-money-to-buy-food-for-local-food-pantry/): On a Sunday in June, two Buford sisters set up shop in their driveway to sell lemonade with the proceeds going to a local food pantry.
- [Gwinnett police warn residents about uptick in scam phone calls](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-police-warn-residents-about-uptick-in-scam-phone-calls/): The Gwinnett County Police Department warns residents about an uptick in scam phone calls, especially ones involving fake officers.
- [Police are looking for two women wanted after $8,000 shoplifting spree at Mall of Georgia](https://therealinsidebuford.com/police-are-looking-for-two-women-wanted-after-8000-shoplifting-spree-at-mall-of-georgia/): The Gwinnett County Police Department is attempting to locate two women accused of going on an $8,000 shoplifting spree at the Mall of Georgia.
- [New shoe store coming to Mall of Georgia](https://therealinsidebuford.com/new-shoe-store-coming-to-mall-of-georgia/): According to a press release on Friday, a new shoe store is the latest retailer slated to open up shop inside the Mall of Georgia.
- [Multi-platinum-selling artist headlining Buford's free fall concert](https://therealinsidebuford.com/multi-platinum-selling-artist-headlining-bufords-free-fall-concert/): The Buford Community Center announced on Monday morning that a multi-platinum-selling country music artist will headline this year's free fall outdoor concert.
- [Buford was one of first cities in Gwinnett to have electricity](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-was-one-of-first-cities-in-gwinnett-to-have-electricity/): At a time when much of Gwinnett County was still rural farmland and lacking in basic public utilities, the city of Buford was making plans to bring power and water to its residents.
- [Third earthquake in less than week strikes in Buford](https://therealinsidebuford.com/third-earthquake-in-less-than-week-strikes-in-buford/): Residents on the south end of Lake Lanier, in the Buford area have felt three earthquakes shake their homes in less than a week.
- [Buford softball player earns 2024 MaxPreps Georgia Player of the Year Award](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-softball-player-earns-2024-maxpreps-georgia-player-of-the-year-award/): MaxPreps released its 2024 MaxPreps State Players of the Year Awards list for softball and a Buford High School player won the Georgia award.
- [Gwinnett commissioners approve transit referendum to appear on November 5 ballot](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-commissioners-approve-transit-referendum-to-appear-on-november-5-ballot/): Gwinnett commissioners approved a transit referendum to appear on the November 5 ballot for a one percent sales tax.
- [Region 8-7A tennis awards announced, Buford boys take several top honors](https://therealinsidebuford.com/region-8-7a-tennis-awards-announced-buford-boys-take-several-top-honors/): The Region 8-7A tennis awards were announced and the Buford boys tennis team took home two of the top awards for the 2023-2024 season.
- [Community shows support for new non-profit at cornhole fundraiser](https://therealinsidebuford.com/community-shows-support-for-new-non-profit-at-cornhole-fundraiser/): The Buford community showed up for a cornhole tournament fundraiser to support a local non-profit's goal of a mental health resource center.
- [Seckinger Athletics has impressive second year](https://therealinsidebuford.com/seckinger-athletics-has-impressive-second-year/): The Athletic Department at Seckinger recently shared the accomplishments their student-athletes made during year two on social media.
- [Sugar Hill resident finds her calling in making organic skincare products](https://therealinsidebuford.com/sugar-hill-resident-finds-her-calling-in-making-organic-skincare-products/): What started as making a few candles here or there as gifts for family and friends has turned into an extensive organic skincare line and a full-time career for one Sugar Hill resident.
- [Harris sisters punch ticket to NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships](https://therealinsidebuford.com/harris-sisters-punch-ticket-to-ncaa-division-i-track-and-field-championships/): Buford sisters, Kimberly and Sydney Harris punch their tickets to compete in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
- [Local lacrosse players make All-County teams](https://therealinsidebuford.com/local-lacrosse-players-make-all-county-teams/): Several local high school lacrosse players were honored at the Gwinnett All-County Lacrosse Awards held earlier this month.
- [Buford outfielder ranked No. 2 in Georgia by Prep Baseball](https://therealinsidebuford.com/buford-outfielder-ranked-no-2-in-georgia-by-prep-baseball/): A Buford High School outfielder has been ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the state for the Class of 2025 by Prep Baseball.
- [2024 General Primary and Non-partisan Election Results for northern Gwinnett](https://therealinsidebuford.com/2024-general-primary-and-non-partisan-election-results-for-northern-gwinnett/): Polls came to a close on Tuesday, May 21 in the 2024 Georgia General Primary and Non-partisan Elections. See the results here.
- [General Primary and Non-Partisan Election Day is Tuesday, May 21](https://therealinsidebuford.com/general-primary-and-non-partisan-election-day-is-tuesday-may-21/): The Georgia General Primary and Non-Partisan Election Day is one day away on Tuesday, May 21. 
- [Local athletes honored by Gwinnett Dugout Club at end-of-season awards](https://therealinsidebuford.com/local-athletes-honored-by-gwinnett-dugout-club-at-end-of-season-awards/): Local high school baseball players were honored by the Gwinnett Dugout Club at their end-of-the-season awards ceremony held on Sunday, May 19 at Hebron Church.
- [Sugar Hill man arrested in stolen vehicle from Jackson County](https://therealinsidebuford.com/sugar-hill-man-arrested-in-stolen-vehicle-from-jackson-county/): A Sugar Hill man was arrested after officers from Gwinnett County encountered a stolen vehicle from Jackson County in Sugar Hill.
- [Gwinnett police asking for help locating missing 21-year-old Buford woman](https://therealinsidebuford.com/gwinnett-police-asking-for-helping-locate-missing-21-year-old-buford-woman/): A 21-year-old woman from Buford has been reported missing and the Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating her. On Sunday, May 12, Jennifer Ledesma was reported missing when a family member called Gwinnett police. According to police, Ledesma was last seen at her residence in the 1300 block of Horizon Parkway in Buford around noon on Friday, May 10. She is described as a Hispanic female approximately five feet seven inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. Ledesma has long black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about Ledesma’s whereabouts is urged to call […]

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