Christine A. Koehler, Attorney at Law

05/01/2026

Way to go GA State College of Law!

👏 👏 Georgia State Law has the No. 1 bar passage rate for first time test-takers. Twenty-four Georgia State Law graduates sat for the February 2026 bar examination and 21 passed the bar exam on their first attempt, resulting in an 87.5 percent pass rate. https://t.gsu.edu/4cPuyyR

04/07/2026

Gwinnett friends- please keep an eye out!

Title: Missing Juvenile - Aleyah Messanga Johnston
Date: Apr. 7, 2026

Gwinnett County Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Aleyah Messanga Johnston.

Messanga Johnston was reported missing by her father. She was last seen leaving the Villa Ridge Apartments in Lawrenceville after saying she was going for a walk and did not return. It is believed Messanga Johnston may be in Minnesota.

Messanga Johnston is 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 108 pounds. She has long black and purple braids (waist length), has a piercing on each side of her nose, as well as an upper and lower lip piercing.

03/05/2026

Please be on the lookout!

Title: Missing person Donnie Josiah Lott III has been found
Date: (Update #1) March 7, 2026

Donnie Josiah Lott III has been found by family members and is no longer missing.

Title: Missing person Donnie Josiah Lott III
Date: (Original) March 5, 2026

Gwinnett County Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Donnie Josiah Lott III.

Lott was last seen on March 1, 2026, when he walked away from his mother while they were at Lenora Park in Snellville. Lott is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black pants, and tan boots.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

01/24/2026

Note the Gwinnett Courts are closed Monday January 26, 2026.

11/21/2025

This looks fun!

11/12/2025

Congratulations Carl!

Carl S. Cansino, founder of Cansino Law Firm, has been appointed Washington County solicitor general by Gov. Brian Kemp.

11/05/2025

Congratulations Randy and Bryant!!!

The City of Lawrenceville held elections for two of its five positions on City Council and reports the following unofficial results: Newly elected Council member, Randy Travis, will take the Council Post 3 seat. Randy Travis received 1,062 votes, while Austin Thompson received 527 votes. Newly elected Council member, Bryant Harris, will take the Council Post 4 seat. Bryant Harris received 1,021 votes, while Marlene Taylor-Crawford received 562 votes. The new City Council members will assume their elected roles in January 2026, joining current Council members, Victoria Jones, Bruce Johnson, and Mayor David Still. For information on City of Lawrenceville elections or other government services, please visit www.lawrencevillega.org.

La Ciudad de Lawrenceville realizó elecciones para dos de sus cinco puestos en el Concejo Municipal y presenta los siguientes resultados no oficiales: El nuevo concejal, Randy Travis, ocupará el puesto 3 del Concejo. Randy Travis recibió 1,062 votos, mientras que Austin Thompson recibió 527 votos. El nuevo concejal, Bryant Harris, ocupará el puesto 4 del Concejo. Bryant Harris recibió 1,021 votos, mientras que Marlene Taylor-Crawford recibió 562 votos. Los nuevos miembros del Concejo Municipal asumirán sus cargos electos en enero de 2026, uniéndose a los actuales miembros del Concejo, Victoria Jones, Bruce Johnson y el alcalde David Still. Para más información sobre las elecciones de la Ciudad de Lawrenceville u otros servicios gubernamentales, visite www.lawrencevillega.org.

11/04/2025

Getting ready in Lawrenceville!

10/31/2025

You don’t say!

Sober Georgia drivers charged with DUI, accuracy of roadside tests questioned: 2wsb.tv/4ohqCLK

10/28/2025

Thank you First Responders!

Today and every day, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office proudly stands with our fellow first responders. Your courage, commitment, and sacrifice are the backbone of our community’s safety. Thank you for all you do.

10/25/2025

Resources in Gwinnett.

Stop by Best Friend Park in Norcross on Tuesday, October 28 at 3:00pm for a drive-thru food distribution. We've teamed up with Atlanta Community Food Bank to provide fresh and non-perishable items while supplies last. Remember to clear out your trunk before heading over! For more details, visit GwinnettCounty.com/FoodResources.