News for Wednesday, March 16, 2005

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Catherine Wade

Catherine “Cathy” Dale Wade, age 56 of Dacula died Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, March 18, 2005 at Hebron Baptist Church ...

Patty Jean Miles

Patty Jean Miles, age 78 of Loganville died Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, Georgia 30052. 770-466-1544

John J. Hydock

John Joseph “Joey” Hydock, III, age 24 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away March 14, 2005. He is survived by: Father: John Joseph Hydock, II, Lawrenceville; Mother & Step ...

Wreck leaves man in critical condition

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Tech practice carries on without Gailey

ATLANTA - Still in the hospital and recovering from surgery to clear a blocked heart artery, Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey concluded practice must go on.

Police reports

Gwinnett Alleged gang member arrested

Gwinnett Preps

03/16/2005

Prep Roundup: Johnson scores seven goals as GAC girls blank South 7-0

NORCROSS -- Jennifer Johnson scored seven goals on Tuesday night in leading Greater Atlanta Christian to a 7-0 shutout over South Gwinnett in a non-region contest.

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Collins Hill sweeps Takedown Club honors

Collins Hill's Tyler Parker was named Wrestler of the Year by the Gwinnett County Takedown Club and Eagles' head coach Cliff Ramos was named Coach of the Year. Collins Hill, which won the state duals title and the traditional state championship, was also named Team of the Year. The Eagles have seven first-teamers and three second-teamers on the squad, which will be honored at the Takedown Club's banquet at 6:30 p.m. on March 22 at Duluth High School.

Suwanee's Riverside Elementary named a School of Excellence

SUWANEE - Riverside Elementary School in Suwanee was named a Georgia School of Excellence for 2005 by the State Board of Education.

Media imperfect, but a free press enhances society

Loran Smith

Sugar Hill City Council overrides mayor's veto

SUGAR HILL - City councilmen voted unanimously on Monday to override Mayor Gary Pirkle's February land-use veto.

Protection can't be overshadowed by other concerns

Bill Shipp

Lilburn hears concerns over firing

LILBURN - The Lilburn City Council heard from several leaders of local churches at its meeting on Monday regarding the firing of a Lilburn police officer earlier this month.

Gladiators nipped by Stingrays 4-3

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Columnist to speak at Gwinnett University Center

LAWRENCEVILLE - Nationally syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker will visit the Gwinnett University Center on Thursday to talk with students, staff and community members about the writing process and issues affecting modern media.

Letters to the Editor

Illegal immigration threatens our security

The drive for a good field turning into big bucks

ORLANDO, Fla. -- If the caliber of play really mattered on the PGA Tour, the most important document this year would be the scorecard from Spyglass Hill the day Phil Mickelson shot 62.

Duluth, Aurora Theatre closer to lease agreement

DULUTH - The Duluth City Council and the Aurora Theatre on Monday inched a little closer to a lease agreement.

Tired of losing, Bernero rolls dice with Braves

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - You'd be pressed to find a better example of a major leaguer with evolving priorities than Braves non-roster invitee Adam Bernero.

ACC to determine Hewitt's fate for bashing refs

ATLANTA - Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt could face a suspension at the beginning of next season as a result of critical comments made about the officiating in the Yellow Jackets' 69-64 loss to Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament final Sunday.

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Big Dig consultant can't vouch for tunnel safety

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Calif. treasurer to challenge Schwarzenegger