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Big cheers: Local squads bring home top honors
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Last Updated: 3:58 PM 11/20/09 - These cheerleaders don’t just root for sports teams from the sidelines, they bring home their own championships. Mill Creek’s varsity competition cheerleaders — the Cheerhawks — took first place at state for Class AAAAA all-female squads, while Peachtree Ridge’s Blue Pride earned top honors for co-ed teams in the Georgia High School Association’s state championship competition held Nov. 13 and 14. (Full Story) |
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GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: Gwinnett students take top honors at International Media Festival
Last Updated: 3:54 PM 11/20/09 - Gwinnett County Public Schools students walked away with 85 wins during the 2009 International Media Festival, an annual event designed to inspire students to achieve academic excellence through the creative use of media technology. (Full Story) |
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GWINNETT GAB: Golfers hit links to benefit Duluth hospice
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Last Updated: 3:50 PM 11/20/09 - Norcross resident Michael Hinterschied won the Top Gun Award for being the top fundraiser at the ninth annual Peachtree Christian Hospice Golf Classic. The Golf Classic, which raises money for Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, was held Oct. 19 at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. John McIntyre of Duluth was another top fund raiser. (Full Story) |
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Suwanee event promotes safe driving
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Last Updated: 3:47 PM 11/20/09 - To help teens better grasp safe driving techniques, the city of Suwanee will host a Georgia Teens Ride with PRIDE (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driving Error) on Dec. 5. (Full Story) |
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Tannery Row gallery to raise funds for Empty Stocking Fund
Last Updated: 3:25 PM 11/20/09 - These gifts give twofold. Proceeds from artwork purchased this holiday season from the gallery at Tannery Row Artist Colony will benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. (Full Story) |
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Barrow to start unique New Year’s tradition
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Last Updated: 3:24 PM 11/20/09 - Move over, Manhattan. Step aside, Five Points. Barrow County’s flipping the script on New Year’s Eve tradition come the strike of midnight Dec. 31. (Full Story) |
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North Gwinnett cluster celebrates American Education Week
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Last Updated: 3:21 PM 11/20/09 - Schools in the North Gwinnett cluster joined together Thursday morning to celebrate education. The 31st annual celebration took place during American Education Week, sponsored by the National Education Association. (Full Story) |
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Local LongHorns get new look
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Last Updated: 3:19 PM 11/20/09 - Two local LongHorn restaurants have new looks after recent remodeling. Company officials announced the Snellville and Lawrenceville steakhouses recently completed interior renovations. (Full Story) |
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Holiday Calendar
Last Updated: 3:18 PM 11/20/09 - (Full Story) |
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Community Calendar
Last Updated: 3:17 PM 11/20/09 - (Full Story) |
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Community Connection: Tina Woodard
Last Updated: 2:58 PM 11/13/09 - Buford resident Tina Woodard is co-founder of the educational enrichment organization I Am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L., which is dedicated to helping girls and women build self-esteem and develop leadership skills. (Full Story) |
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BrandsMart awarding prizes from grand opening giveaway
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Last Updated: 2:53 PM 11/13/09 - BUFORD — BrandsMart USA is now awarding the prizes offered up in celebration of the grand opening of its Gwinnett location. (Full Story) |
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Local celebs practice their moves for dance competition
Last Updated: 8:13 PM 11/07/09 - Sorin Obreja spoke in rhythm as he led his dance partner and student through a series of steps and turns. (Full Story) |
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The Tax Proposal
Last Updated: 2:47 PM 11/13/09 - All year, county officials have struggled with balancing the books. Even with earlier projections about a need for more money to provide a high level of service from police to parks, the tough economy caused even more ire, as the county’s property tax digest began to dive. Officials proposed a tax increase this summer, but it was defeated by commissioners and further cuts to the government began. More than 200 jobs were lost, fire stations were left vacant, library hours were dropped, and commissioners began to feel another outcry from the public. Now, another tax proposal is on the table. Officials say the cuts to the back-office departments such as finance, human resources and support services will remain, but the 2.28 mill proposal will allow officials to replace police officers, open the vacant fire stations and more. Because the county already issued temporary tax bills, which are due today, if the tax increase is approved, officials expect to send out a second set of bills with the 2.28 mill levy. Officials are hosting public hearings on the proposal at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. The commission is expected to formally consider the rate at the Dec. 1 called meeting. Here is a look at the services the proposal will fund and arguments for and against each item. (Full Story) |
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GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: Gwinnett gets AT&T grant to fund success initiatives
Last Updated: 2:45 PM 11/13/09 - Gwinnett County Public Schools students will have additional support to help them successfully complete high school and prepare for college, thanks to a contribution from the AT&T Foundation to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund Inc. (Full Story) |
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Calling all Suwanee shutterbugs
Last Updated: 2:42 PM 11/13/09 - SUWANEE — For all you Suwanee shutterbugs who may have snapped something picturesque within the city limits, now’s your chance to have your work enjoyed by everyone. (Full Story) |
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Main Street Orchestra to play concert today
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Last Updated: 2:41 PM 11/13/09 - DULUTH — At the local violin shop, Dixie Huthmaker kept encountering adult amateurs who loved to play but didn’t have a group to join. (Full Story) |
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Community calender
Last Updated: 2:38 PM 11/13/09 - (Full Story) |
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Santa stops by Braselton
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Last Updated: 2:35 PM 11/13/09 - BRASELTON — Santa Claus will be coming to Braselton a little early this year to meet and greet the kiddies. (Full Story) |
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Training heats up in firefighter partnership
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Last Updated: 2:33 PM 11/13/09 - WINDER — Barrow County firefighters will team with Winder’s this week for unique training that pits them against burning propane tanks — all part of accelerated teaching methods the department is employing this year, leaders said. (Full Story) |
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