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T.I. remains jailed on gun charges
Coutu gets kick in the head after game-winning FG Collins Hill grad returns to ransacked home
Throughout his flight from Nashville back to Athens, Georgia kicker Brandon Coutu couldn't wait for Saturday night.
Rushing
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County buys fields from church
LILBURN - For two decades, the ballfields on Rockbridge Road have been home to countless softball games. And with a new owner, the land will be used for generations of athletes.
Coming to a neighborhood near you
ZONING CASES - ON THE AGENDA: Here's a look at rezonings and other requests the Planning Commission will consider today. The panel meets at 7 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville.
Cop stops robbery at bank
SUWANEE - An armed robbery at a Bank of America ATM was thwarted Saturday night when a Gwinnett County police officer shot the alleged gunman in the arm.
World briefs
Militia fighters attack bases
Indians take 2-1 series lead over Sox
CLEVELAND - Not their best. Not even second best. Jake Westbrook, right at home in the Jake, was exactly what the Cleveland Indians needed.
Two schools awarded Governor's Cup
LAWRENCEVILLE - Two Gwinnett County high schools have been awarded the Governor's Cup for making the greatest gains on the SAT.
Improvement districts bend legislators' ears
DULUTH - Members of Gwinnett's legislative delegation heard requests for flexibility Monday - in stormwater, transportation and funds.
Nation briefs
At least 9 missing in fiery tunnel crash
Hay fire shuts down part of 316
BETHLEHEM - The westbound lanes of Ga. Highway 316 were shut down Monday afternoon while Barrow County firefighters extinguished a fire that ignited in bales of hay being towed by a truck, fire officials said.
Left out to dry Corps asked to release less water from Lanier
ATLANTA - The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday asking for a reduction in the water released from Lake Lanier each day.
Bostain's Journal 5
Our kickoff to the season went well. They had a lot of acrobats, dancing and jump roping for entertainment. Then they introduced the basketball and volleyball teams.
Man injured in shooting
Snellville - A 19-year-old man was wounded Monday night during a shooting in Snell-ville.
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Grayson hires firm to study double taxation
GRAYSON - The Grayson City Council on Monday night decided to participate in the Gwinnett Municipal Association's Tax Equity Study by funding its part in the amount of $2,100, or 75 cents per resident.
Police/fire reports
Police: Man fled during DUI arrest
The real prize awaits finders of new energy
This is a two-part column. Part one is what you might expect from a politically conservative person who believes 'global warming' is a secular religion and that Al Gore deserved the Nobel Peace Prize as much as Yasser Arafat, Le Duc Tho and a myriad of other low-wattage lights, which is to say not at all. The second part may surprise my liberal friends.
Audit details credit card abuse by state workers
ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers reacted with dismay Monday to a recent audit that uncovered widespread abuse of credit cards issued to state and university system employees.
Atlanta Fire United's U16 team wins first match in development academy season
Atlanta Fire United's U16 team defeated Birmingham United 1-0 in AFU's inaugural game in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.
Lingering effect Conroy looks to improve on '06 state meet
By Brandon Brigman
State prepares for drastic measures
BUFORD - If there's a ground zero for the epic drought that's tightening its grip on the South, it's once-mighty Lake Lanier, the water source that's now a relative puddle surrounded by acres of dusty red clay.
Vick, poor start confirm that nothing seems to go right for Falcons
ATLANTA - For one of the few times in their mostly dismal history, the Atlanta Falcons appeared to have gotten one right.
Teen charged in crash that killed man, 20
LAWRENCEVILLE - A 15-year-old boy has been charged in a three-vehicle accident that left a 20-year-old man dead and sent four youths - including a pregnant girl - to the hospital.
County pipeline to help fill Lanier
LAWRENCEVILLE - A few weeks ago, Garland Smith began pumping her bathwater and reusing it to water her azaleas.
Hospital system opens mammography screening center
DULUTH - Gwinnett Hospital System has taken strides to make mammography services available to more women in the county.
Must read: Dinosaur more than 105 feet long unearthed in Argentina
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - The skeleton of what is believed to be a new dinosaur species - a 105-foot plant-eater that is among the largest dinosaurs ever found - has been uncovered in Argentina, scientists said Monday.
Mill Creek's Saxton commits to UGA softball
By David Friedlander
Entertain the idea of 112 years
How long do you want to live? I know, I know, it's quite a question. And the answer might vary depending on if it's Monday, if the mortgage is past due or when the in-laws are visiting.
Hide your money before Hillary gives it all away
Less than a month after Hillary Clinton proposed giving every child born in the United States a $5,000 gift, she told a crowd in Iowa last week that she now wants to give families $1,000 in annual matching funds into a 401(k) retirement account. Of course, all of this giveaway money would come from the government after she confiscates more money from the evil rich.
Lions' loss puts Norcross back in 7-AAAAA title hunt Names in a hat break three-way tie
By Will Hammock
Marjorie Waldrop
Marjorie P. Waldrop, age 79 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007. She was born in Monroe, Georgia on December 8, 1927 to Louelle and Hugh Perkins ...
Hilda England
Mrs. Hilda England, age 83, of Winder, Georgia, died October 13, 2007. Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements, 770-867-1361.
Steve Chambers
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia, announces the death of Mr. Steve Mitchel Chambers, age 57, of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, October, 15, 2007. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson ...
Wesley Stancil
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia, announces the death of Wesley Paul Stancil, infant son of Paul and Staci Canup Stancil of Jefferson. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA, 706-367-5467 ...
Steven Halls
Steven James Halls, age 44, of Norcross, GA, passed away October 13, 2007. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, GA, 770-448-5757.
Barbara Dean
Barbara Riddle Dean, age 79, of Oakwood, GA, passed away October 15, 2007. Service and arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory of Buford, GA, 770-932-1133 ...
Kathryn Rackley
Kathryn Sholar Rackley, 77, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on October 14, 2007. Kathryn was born in Cairo, GA (Grady County) to Maggie Chason Sholar and Samuel Bascom Sholar on ...
Harriet Dishman
Harriet C. Dishman, age 90, of Grayson, GA passed away on October 15, 2007. She is survived by her Son & Daughter-in-Law, Clyde & Carol Dishman of Grayson ...
Margaret Shirley
Margaret L. “Sugar” Shirley, age 95, of Grayson, GA, passed away October 14, 2007. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, www.wagesfuneralhome.com.
Maria Torres
Mrs. Maria Torres, age 74, of Dacula, GA, passed away October 14, 2007. Service and arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory of Buford, GA, 770-932-1133 ...
