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Sugar Hill brings solar energy, synthetic turf to newest park
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Last Updated: 2:15 PM 03/05/10 - SUGAR HILL — Their beaming faces said it all. As Sugar Hill Mayor Gary Pirkle, his city council, City Manager Bob Hail and Recreation Director Andy McQuagge posed with shovels behind a mound of dirt on March 28, 2008, the excitement surrounding the ceremonial first shovel turn of Gary Pirkle park was palpable. (Full Story) |
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Models take to the catwalk for cancer society fundraiser
Last Updated: 2:17 PM 03/05/10 - LAWRENCEVILLE — Over the past 18 years the American Cancer Society’s Hope Fashion Shows have raised $880,000. The annual fundraising event is nearing the $1 million mark going into its 19th year with a goal of raising at least $100,000 that will go toward supporting the battle against this deadly disease. (Full Story) |
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Mill Creek Foundation awards school grants
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Last Updated: 2:12 PM 03/05/10 - The Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation recently announced grant awards for the 2009-10 school year to the following schools and educators in the Mill Creek cluster. (Full Story) |
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GWINNETT GAB: Lawrenceville resident named GOAL winner
Last Updated: 2:11 PM 03/05/10 - LAWRENCEVILLE — Tai Le, a radiologic technology student from Lawrenceville, is the winner of Gwinnett Technical College’s 2010 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership. (Full Story) |
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Lt. Scott Dakin
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Last Updated: 2:09 PM 03/05/10 - Raised on a dairy farm outside Toronto, Lt. Scott Dakin, 43, spokesman of Barrow County Emergency Services, has fought “whoos fires” in Barrow County since the mid-90s. The gregarious dual citizen embraces cultural differences, enough so that he’s christened his 19-foot Stingray boat the “Eh Y’all.” In teaching kids, he favors the “get ewwt, stay ewwt” philosophy over Stop, Drop and Roll. He calls the South a personal blessing. (Full Story) |
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College Notes
Last Updated: 2:28 PM 03/05/10 - (Full Story) |
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Barrow introduces unique method to teaching firefighters
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Last Updated: 2:08 PM 03/05/10 - WINDER — Officials are calling an innovative, online class recently aced by firefighters a feather in the cap of Barrow County Emergency Services. (Full Story) |
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Duluth mayor to host live Webcast to reach out to area
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Last Updated: 2:06 PM 03/05/10 - DULUTH — Duluth does more than use twitter for open government. Mayor Nancy Harris will host her second live Webcast later this month to reach out to residents. (Full Story) |
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Colorful exhibit comes to Suwanee
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Last Updated: 2:04 PM 03/05/10 - SUWANEE — A new, colorful addition to Suwanee City Hall comes courtesy of Seattle-based artist Koryn Rolstad, whose work is displayed all over the world. (Full Story) |
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Couple reaches out with special summer school
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Last Updated: 2:02 PM 03/05/10 - DACULA — A Lawrenceville couple is opening a Christian school this summer for students with language learning differences such as dyslexia. (Full Story) |
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LARSON: A penny-pincher’s paradise in the heart of Lilburn
Last Updated: 2:01 PM 03/05/10 - Melissa Baxter has always known the value of a dollar. When she was 11 years old and her brother Jason was 9, they started their own lawn service. They borrowed the $99 they needed for a push mower from their mother, who made them pay it back with interest. (Full Story) |
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JENKINS: With apologies to Forrest Gump, sorry is as sorry does
Last Updated: 6:38 PM 03/06/10 - When I was a kid and my dad would get onto me for doing something wrong, and I’d say “I’m sorry” without a trace of sincerity, he’d always respond, “I wasn’t asking for a character reference.” (Full Story) |
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Hometown Music: Everett Bros. Music Barn celebrates 40 years as Suwanee fixture, bluegrass venue
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Last Updated: 3:44 PM 02/26/10 - SUWANEE — Roger Everett stands inside the Everett Brothers Music Barn pointing out photos, many autographed, of famous bands that have played at the Suwanee bluegrass venue throughout its 40-year history. Photo slide show inside (Full Story) |
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City gears up for car show
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Last Updated: 3:38 PM 02/26/10 - HOSCHTON — Whether you’re a car enthusiast, just want to get out of the house and have a little fun or help cure cancer, the third annual Mill Creek Car Show has something for you. (Full Story) |
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Libraries join in Read Across America Day
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Last Updated: 3:37 PM 02/26/10 - LAWRENCEVILLE — Forty-five million children and adults are expected to pick up a book Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of late children’s author Dr. Seuss. (Full Story) |
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Progress in Gwinnett: The Next Ten Years - Arts and Entertainment
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Last Updated: 8:59 PM 02/26/10 - (Full Story) |
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Progress in Gwinnett: The Next Ten Years - Parks and Recreation
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Last Updated: 8:54 PM 02/26/10 - (Full Story) |
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Progress in Gwinnett: The Next Ten Years - Non Profits
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Last Updated: 9:01 PM 02/26/10 - (Full Story) |
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Progress in Gwinnett: The Next Ten Years - Pro Sports
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Last Updated: 8:57 PM 02/26/10 - (Full Story) |
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Progress in Gwinnett: The Next Ten Years - Business
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Last Updated: 7:48 PM 02/27/10 - Staff Writer Heather Darenberg talked with Emory Morsberger and Nick Masino about how local businesses will come out of the recession, the importance of thriving downtown areas in Gwinnett cities and redevelopment vs. development. (Full Story) |
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