News for Friday, September 16, 2005

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Singer files suit over alleged soundalike

Bush has done plenty for poor

Soon after the horror of Hurricane Katrina, Americans were subjected to another high-wind warning when Jesse Jackson and Howard Dean began exploiting the situation for perceived political gain.

Beaudreau makes schedule change

LAWRENCEVILLE - District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau will open his office doors to meet with constituents at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday. This date is a change from the usual second Saturday of the month schedule.

In brief

Katrina triggers massive surge in jobless claims

Some showed pluck amid bureaucratic mindlessness

Kathleen Parker

No. 1 North beats No. 4 Collins Hill in 7-AAAAA showdown

SUWANEE - Top-ranked North Gwinnett and fourth-ranked Collins Hill faced off in a Region 7-AAAAA showdown Thursday night with the Bulldogs coming away with a 4-2 win.

Getting to Know … Gerald Arnold

Gerald Arnold, 57, is set to begin his first year as head coach of the Peachtree Ridge boys basketball team. The veteran coach, who spent 11 years at Buford, has been in the profession since 1970.

Letters to the Editor

They're not refugees

Gas leak prompts evacuation

DULUTH - Four houses were evacuated in the Duluth area Thursday after a construction crew struck a four-inch gas line and caused a leak.

Prep roundup: Coan strikes out 19 in GAC victory

NORCROSS - Jessica Coan struck out 19 of the 21 batters she faced, leading No. 2 ranked Greater Atlanta Christian to a 9-0 win over Region 8-AA opponent Banks County on Thursday.

Nation Briefs

Ophelia soaks coastal N.C.

Suwanee Day festival to feature music, arts

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Police reports

Manc charged with kicking puppy

Five sentenced in agency fraud

AUGUSTA - Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Rick Camp, ex-state Rep. Robin Williams and three others were sentenced to federal prison Thursday for conspiring to steal more than $2 million from an east Georgia mental health agency.

Rubye Gresham

Rubye Gresham, age 86 of Marietta, GA died September 13, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Gresham and is survived by her daughter, Saralyn Gresham of ...

Gayle Motter

Gayle Motter, age 60 of Alpharetta, GA passed away September 13, 2005. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Henson, Step Father Samuel Henson and father Francis Motter ...

Carrie Mae Carter

Carrie Mae “Doddle” Carter, age 76 of Loganville died Wednesday, September 14, 2005. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville 770-466-1544.

Loretta Marshall

Loretta Marshall, age 78, of Lawrenceville, GA passed on September 15, 2005. Arrangements by Gregory B. Levett & Sons, Inc. Gwinnett Chapel, 914 Scenic Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-338-5558.

Victor Lord

Victor Royal Lord, age 70, of Winder, died September 13, 2005. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Winder. (770)867-4553.

Gilmer L. Jones

Gilmer L. Jones, age 83 of Dacula formerly of Stone Mountain, passed away September 15, 2005. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 770-277-4550.