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20-year veteran of Norcross Police Department recognized for service
NORCROSS - Lt. Stephen Kellogg was recognized Monday night for 20 years of service to the Norcross Police Department.
Soundtrack is worth a thousand pictures
Everyone wants to share vacation pictures, a shot of them or their family standing in front of a monument or statue, proof that they have indeed been there and done that.
Cave-in traps Utah coal miners
HUNTINGTON, Utah - Hundreds of rescuers broke through walls of rock Monday in a desperate race to reach six coal miners trapped 1,500 feet below ground by a cave-in so powerful authorities initially thought it was an earthquake.
Gunman kills man after attempting robbery
NORCROSS - A robbery at a Norcross apartment complex turned into a deadly shooting Monday morning, authorities said.
Parole board puts Davis death case on hold as high court decides
ATLANTA - The state parole board on Monday said it will suspend any consideration of the death sentence of convicted cop killer Troy Davis until the Georgia Supreme Court has finished studying the case.
Nation Briefs
Flight delays worst in 13 years
Sports briefs
LOCAL
French winemaking icon Elie Robert de Rothschild dies at 90
VIENNA, Austria - Baron Elie Robert de Rothschild, who helped France's renowned Rothschild winemaking and banking dynasty recover from the ravages of World War II, died Monday while vacationing at his Austrian hunting lodge. He was 90.
One Moore championship for local legend
Well, what else is new?
First day in full pads brings scorching heat
The temperatures rose into the mid-90s. The humidity reached almost 50 percent. And the heat index fluctuated somewhere between "boiling point" and "hot as the sun."
Reports, tour on board's agenda
LAWRENCEVILLE - The Gwinnett County Board of Education will tour the Oakland Meadow School on Thursday before having its monthly work session at the new school.
Teen shot to death at gas station
NORCROSS - A 16-year-old boy working at a Norcross gas station was shot to death Sunday night, authorities said.
PeachCare managers dropping major children's dental firm
CHAMBLEE - More than 70,000 children in low-income Georgia families could lose dental coverage if two managed care companies drop a pediatric dental practice from their provider networks, an official with the practice said Monday.
Loganville soldier killed months after son's birth
By Camie Young
County keeps eye on bridges 12 of 179 have federal rating indicating structural deficiency
LAWRENCEVILLE - Despite a few low ratings from the state on bridge safety, a Gwinnett County official says the local sales tax program has helped crews keep a maintained, safe road network.
Buford's Murray commits to South Florida
Buford running back Demetris Murray has always liked the family atmosphere of the Buford community.
Hunt headed to Buford football
Nearly a month after committing to play college football for the University of Indiana, Alex Hunt has decided to change high schools.
Lilburn to have condos in town
LILBURN - Naomi Wexel has lived in Lilburn for 12 years. And she loves the city. But whenever she wants to eat a nice dinner, she has to go somewhere else.
Coming to a neighborhood near you
ZONING CASES - ON THE AGENDA: Here's a look at rezonings and other requests the county commission will consider today. The panel meets at 7 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.
Police/fire reports
House fire ruled accidental
I-85 crash injures one
LAWRENCEVILLE - A man was trapped inside his vehicle Monday morning after a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 north in Lawrenceville, authorities said.
Going 'round and 'round Buses hold practice as school year nears
LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County students won't return to school until Monday, but motorists may notice more school buses on the roads this week.
World Briefs
Bush: Good intelligence will help U.S. forces find al-Qaida in Pakistan
Braves go north to face division rivals
ATLANTA - For more than two months, they have watched each other on clubhouse televisions.
Sore knee holding TE Crumpler back
FLOWERY BRANCH - Since playing in his fourth straight Pro Bowl six months ago, Alge Crumpler hasn't exactly enjoyed football.
Patience at plate pays off for Francoeur
ATLANTA- Jeff Francoeur is still highly unlikely to ever be the subject of an instructional hitting video.
Murdoch can save Journal, not destroy it
First, the disclaimer: I appear on Fox News Channel, one of Rupert Murdoch's media properties, as a paid contributor. I received neither instructions, nor promises of benefits, in exchange for what I am about to write. We now rejoin our regularly scheduled column.
People Briefs
Penn shows idealism through political activism
Soundtrack is worth a thousand pictures
Everyone wants to share vacation pictures, a shot of them or their family standing in front of a monument or statue, proof that they have indeed been there and done that.
Leaders discuss growth with group
BRASELTON - Residents wanted to know about new traffic lights, possible interchanges and how more houses will affect their neighborhoods when they had the chance to question three county commissioners Monday afternoon.
Rev. Jeffery Lovely
Rev. Jeffery Lovely of Suwanee, GA, passed peacefully Saturday, August 4th, 2007 surrounded in love by his family. He was 72. Born in West Virginia, he proudly served his country ...
Bernard E. Gunter
BERNARD E. Bernard “Pop” Gunter, age 87, of Lawrenceville, died Sunday, August 5, 2007. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 8, 2007 in the Lawrenceville ...
John Francis Sokolowski, Jr.
John Francis (Rusty) Sokolowski, Jr., age 52, of Lawrenceville, passed away on August 5, 2007. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550.
Carol Smiarowski
OAKLEY Buford, Georgia July 4, 2007 Carol was born June 12, 1959 in Townsend, Tennessee. She was the daughter of David Lamar Oakley and Frencis (Arnold) Oakley. Carol is survived ...
Marsha D. Taylor
Marsha D. Taylor, age 57, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2007. Arrangements made by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Dr., Buford, GA 30518, 770-945-9345 ...
Perry Findley
Perry Findley, age 77, of Suwanee, GA, died suddenly Saturday, August 4, 2007. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, 770-945-6924, www.hamiltonmillchapel.com.
Bobby F. Overby
Mr. Bobby F. Overby, age 73, of Dacula, GA, passed away on August 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Annie Bell Overby, and first ...
Keith Reichel
Keith Reichel, age 43, of Buford, GA, passed away August 5, 2007. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory of ...
Ford B. Massey
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Ford B. Massey, age 84, of Louisville, Kentucky who passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson ...
Scott Loughrey
Scott Loughrey, age 52 of Dacula, GA, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 4, 2007. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, 770-945-6924, www.hamiltonmillchapel.com.
