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Statham Christmas Tour of Homes set for Saturday
STATHAM - Some of Statham's oldest and most attractive homes will open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday for the city's second annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The event is free.
Runoffs to be held Tuesday Races will decide Dacula, Duluth council, Norcross mayor
NORCROSS - Lillian Webb's last political race is shaping up like her first one. But the perennial Norcross mayor is hoping it ends that way, too.
Community News
Lewis inducted into hall of fame
Buford, Wesleyan fall in Peach State basketball tourney
NORCROSS - The Peach State Basketball Battle of the Southeast wasn't quite the showcase that Buford and highly touted transfer Blanche Alverson had hoped.
Must Read: Exhibit of forgotten luggage sheds light on lives of mental patients
NEW YORK - One left a starter pistol and a blue suit jacket, barely worn. Another left a lace-trimmed christening gown, probably made for an infant daughter who died.
Troops owed more than a pair of socks
Now that the holiday season has arrived, many Americans will be preoccupied with festivities and celebrations. Meanwhile, more than 200,000 of our fellow citizens are serving overseas in the military, preoccupied with surviving. So what do we Americans owe these people?
Nation Briefs
Storms threaten burned Calif. areas
Williams - Scott
Mrs. and Mrs. Steven W. Williams of Snellville announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Diane Williams, to John Neal Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Scott Jr. of Lilburn.
Chateau Elan donates $5K to library
BRASELTON - Chateau Elan's CEO Henk Evers on Wednesday presented Braselton Mayor Pat Graham with a $5,000 check to benefit the town library.
Community calendar
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Change agent takes over at Georgia DOT New commissioner vowing reforms at transportation agency
ATLANTA - Members of the new guard that has come to dominate the State Transportation Board have been pushing a reform agenda for several years at what they consider a stodgy agency.
Our view: Congestion relief can't wait years
"We need help now." Anyone who braves metro rush hour traffic knows the veracity of that statement, made by Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister after Thursday's Transit Planning Board meeting.
People helping people: Help parents, youth with real life issues
If you ask parents and youth what is the biggest challenge facing teenagers today, the overwhelming majority will say the issue of sex ranks among the top.
Don't be a Scrooge - bring wine to your holiday party
You don't have a casserole dish. Someone else is bringing a veggie tray. And admit it: your last baking attempt was less than edible. It's the holiday party season, and you're standing empty-handed.
Sept. 11 memorial will visit area next weekend
Are you aware of an event or project that benefits our community? Contact Anna Ferguson at 770-963-9205, ext. 1308, or anna.ferguson@gwinnettdailypost.com.
Stone Mountain businesses get cash for new signs
LAWRENCEVILLE - Two Stone Mountain businesses received grants to replace their signs after a wooden awning was removed from the downtown earlier this year.
World Briefs
Parliamentarians try to win British teacher's release
Flying high Mill Creek girls, Dacula boys notch wins
DACULA - One of Dacula's best players in boys basketball history got his first look at what could be one the best teams the Falcons have had in recent years.
Births
Oct. 15
Medical center to hold Love Light Celebration
GAINESVILLE - A Gainesville medical center is preparing to host a holiday event that has been a tradition there for 28 years.
Struggling Rams no longer have their home field advantage
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams' home-field advantage is long gone, and Steven Jackson believes a drab dome atmosphere is a contributing factor in the team's 0-5 showing in the Edward Jones Dome.
LSU rallies for SEC title No. 5 Tigers beat Tennessee 21-14
ATLANTA - Les Miles and LSU can now focus on their future together, starting with a trip to the Superdome.
Zeimet - Tilton
Sara Marie Zeimet and Justin Brooks Tilton were married Sept. 28 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta. The Rev. Rick Prigmore officiated the ceremony.
Road closures
' Arcado Road at Lilburn Stone Mountain Road will require intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December for intersection improvements.
Give women in your life the gift of relaxation for the holidays
Editor's Note: This is part two of our five-week guide to picking out gifts for every parent, kid and Scrooge on your list.
Foundation fund delivers autism resources to Gwinnett teachers
Gwinnett County Public Schools elementary school teachers now have new resources to teach and learn about autism.
Norton - Wolfe
Janice and Dennis Norton of Lawrenceville announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Leigh Norton of Lawrenceville, to Derrick Thomas Wolfe of Jasper, son of Billy Wolfe of St. Simons Island and the late Marie Parks Wolfe.
All about safety Fire department holds exhibit at Mall of Georgia
BUFORD - Rosi Martinez said she's always talked to her family about fire safety, but after seeing an exhibit Saturday at the Mall of Georgia, the Blairsville resident said she knows she can do more.
Four charged in Taylor's slaying Authorities say more than one suspect has confessed
MIAMI - Four suspects were charged Saturday in the shooting death of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor, with two of their lawyers confirming some have confessed.
Snellville to hold tree lighting Monday
SNELLVILLE - Cyndee Bonacci remembers the cold night around Snellville's Christmas tree, and she glanced at the forecast this year to find another, similar fate.
Military News
Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. James Amos recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, S.C. Amos is the son of Sharon K. Amos of Flowery Branch and James Amos of Franklin, Tenn.
200 Statham students might be moved to Holsenbeck next year
WINDER - Almost 200 Statham Elementary School students might move to Holsenbeck Elementary in the fall of 2008. Barrow County's Board of Education will vote in Tuesday's meeting whether to realign the two schools' attendance zones.
Glennon leads Hokies to ACC championship Virginia Tech earns spot in Orange Bowl
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sean Glennon held an orange in one hand and a most valuable player trophy in the other.
A McCain-Huckabee ticket is GOP's best shot in '08
WASHINGTON - If the Republican Party really wanted to hold on to the White House in 2009, it's pretty clear what it would do. It would grit its teeth, swallow its doubts and nominate a ticket of John McCain for president and Mike Huckabee for vice president - and president-in-waiting.
Gwinnett falls to Texas again 4-3
Jamie Milam gave the Gladiators a 3-2 lead early in the second period, but Gwinnett could not hold on in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Wildcatters on Saturday night at the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas.
Hate crime bill faces uphill battle in House
Supporters of stiffer penalties for criminals convicted of hate crimes have been working to get legislation back on the books since the Georgia Supreme Court overturned a previous law as unconstitutionally vague.
Jenkins - Crawford
Lindsay Nicole Jenkins and Bronson Shea Crawford were married Aug. 11 in Athens. The Rev. Tony Vismor officiated the ceremony.
Ill beluga whale at Georgia Aquarium dies
ATLANTA - Marina, a female beluga whale that had fallen ill at the Georgia Aquarium, died early Saturday morning, aquarium officials said.
Political notebook: Brockway's question chosen for GOP debate
Buzz Brockway didn't even get to watch his presidential debate debut.
Vieira - Allen
Mark and Lisa Vieira of Buford announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Nicole Vieira of Buford, to Samuel Joel Allen of Resaca, son of Samuel V. Allen of Resaca and Donna Cudd of Dalton.
Pittsburgh celebrates 250th birthday with year of activities
PITTSBURGH - Note to Pittsburghers: Take what you think you know about the Steel City, wad it up into a little black-and-gold ball and throw it away.
100th birthday
Ruby Franklin celebrated her 100th birthday Friday. She was born in Conyers and was married to Willard Franklin for 67 years. She worked at Joy Florist in Lithonia for 12 years and was an active member of Lithonia First United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she painted, crocheted and quilted.
Literary Calendar
Monday
Community connection: Snellville Police Chief keeps city's crime rate down
If your goal is criminal mischief, Snellville police Chief Roy Whitehead insists your destination should not be Snellville.
Snellville Police Chief keeps city's crime rate down
If your goal is criminal mischief, Snellville police Chief Roy Whitehead insists your destination should not be Snellville.
Anti-abortion group demands an apology Group's president delivers letter to police
LAWRENCEVILLE - The president of a pro-life Christian activist organization drove a "Truth Truck" adorned with anti-abortion messages to the Gwinnett County Police Department headquarters Saturday to deliver a letter denouncing an officer's actions last week.
Norcross boys open season with 76-43 win
NORCROSS - So much for any talk about the Norcross boys not being nearly as good this season.
People Briefs
Reporters say talk show host threatened them
Prep roundup Whigham leads Shiloh to OT win
SNELLVILLE - An overtime thriller saw Cameron Whigham score 14 points and grab 13 rebounds to lead Shiloh (2-2) to a 60-58 victory.
Helping Santa make out his list
I usually don't start thinking about Christmas until December - unlike Disney/Pixar executives, retail store managers and the Sister-in-Law Who Never Forgets Birthdays or Fails to Write Thank-You Cards.
Children's lives worth celebrating this season
Celebrating the lives of children. That's what the Festival of Trees is all about. That's all it's ever been about.
Truly Exceptional Special-needs senior does it all
NORCROSS - Norcross High senior David Saville is an Eagle Scout and an honor student. He served as the manager of the football team for four years and has appeared on stage in many school theater productions.
Waste management plan would divide trash-pickup areas
LAWRENCEVILLE - The draft version of a new waste management plan would divide Gwinnett County into eight trash-pickup areas, allowing only one company to collect garbage in each district.
Good news from schools: Foundation fund delivers autism resources to Gwinnett teachers
Gwinnett County Public Schools elementary school teachers now have new resources to teach and learn about autism.
Group spends day gathering Lanier trash
LAKE LANIER - Some environmental advocates said there's one positive thing about the drought that has brought Lake Lanier to historically low levels: It gives people a chance to clean up some of the trash that has sat on the lake's bottom for years.
Gwinnett Gab
Cans of food donated to Hebron Baptist Church
Coming to a neighborhood near you: Action taken
Zoning results - ACTION TAKEN: The following action was taken by the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners on Nov. 27.
Fresh look at French Local restaurants trying to be less intimidating
Editor's Note: This article is part of an occasional, ongoing series on etiquette for eating out at the area's many ethnic restaurants.
Help parents, youth with real life issues
If you ask parents and youth what is the biggest challenge facing teenagers today, the overwhelming majority will say the issue of sex ranks among the top.
Tornado brings death to ABC's 'Desperate Housewives'
LOS ANGELES - Something is very wrong on Wisteria Lane, and not just behind closed doors.
Wright - Bourne
Jeff and Sarah Wright of Flowery Branch announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Michelle Wright of Flowery Branch, to Adam Bourne of Atlanta, son of Tom and Marci Bourne of Grayson.
