All Stories
Must read: Museum: Civil War surrender document no photocopy
PHILADELPHIA - Officials at a small Civil War museum made an intriguing discovery while sifting through storage: A document long treated as a photo reproduction of the terms of Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender appears, upon closer inspection, to contain actual signatures and date to 1865.
Political Notebook: Balfour to head national organization
The impending resignation of Eric Johnson as Georgia's Senate president pro tempore may mean little for Gwinnett's political spectrum.
People briefs
Lindsay Lohan fires back at "gay' remark
Main Attraction
There he was at media day for the U.S. Olympic swim team, gliding down a lane as he would at any practice.
"It doesn't get easier': P.I. says teen was likely murdered
SNELLVILLE - Erika Wilson files the thought deep in her mind, way back, to a place that makes her cringe and cry.
Broome - Dahlstrand
Nancy S. Broome of Knoxville announces the engagement of her daughter, Katharine Broome of Richmond, Va., to David Dahlstrand of Richmond, Va., son of Brenda and David Dahlstrand of Buford.
Community Calendar
Send items for the Community Calendar to calendar@gwinnettdailypost.com or the Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The fax number is 770-339-8081. Please include event name, address, phone number and cost. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.
Kahne goes for Pocono sweep
LONG POND, Pa. - Little has changed for Kasey Kahne in the last six weeks.
In brief
Two more Georgia Aquarium managers stepping down
Smith - Reaves
Pastors Leroy and Audrey Smith of Dunn, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lemonica Smith of Raleigh, N.C., to Marvin M. Reaves of Lawrenceville, son of the late Alfred Reaves and Mrs. Vera Reaves of Moncks Corner, S.C.
Spitler - Haskell
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Alexander Spitler Jr. of Cumming announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Spitler to Trum Haskell, son of Skip Haskell of Hilton Head, S.C., and Margaret Swett Haskell of Sandy Springs.
4 shot in separate incidents Man fatally shot at eatery; toddler, adult wounded
DULUTH - Police found four shooting suspects near Gwinnett Place Mall on Saturday night. In the two incidents, one person was left dead and two adults and a toddler were sent to the hospital.
Road closures
· Cedars Road from Georgia Highway 8/U.S. Highway 29/Winder Highway to Rockhouse Road will require intermittent lane closures through August for force main improvements, weather permitting. Any such closures will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources at 678-376-7122.
94-year-old donates to Locks of Love
LAWRENCEVILLE - Alta Brown always had short hair, from her childhood's "Dutch boy" haircut throughout most of her 93-year life. But four years ago, she decided she wanted something new - something a little different, perhaps to make a big difference to someone else.
Development Permits
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS - The following are development permits received by the Gwinnett Planning and Development Department. Developers have submitted plans for these sites but have not received the Planning and Development Department's OK to begin clearing the land. Permit applications received July 21-25.
Griffiths' designs impacting golfers across globe
If anyone deserves to play golf its Denis Griffiths.
Balfour to head national organization
The impending resignation of Eric Johnson as Georgia's Senate president pro tempore may mean little for Gwinnett's political spectrum.
Watson's wild world Taxidermist work ranges from deer to zebra to alligators
I'm surrounded by a veritable menagerie of exotic African wildlife.
Mill Creek Youth Football unveils new digs
DACULA - Gwinnett's largest youth football league has a new home field, just in time for autumn football hoopla.
Katrina's impact on oil a lesson for us before drilling in ANWR
John Hightower didn't check facts before his response ("Oil, renewable energy should both be explored," To the editor, July 30) to my previous letter.
50th anniversary
Jimmy and Rita Stripling of Dacula celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married July 31, 1958, in Columbus. Jimmy is enjoying retirement after working for more than 30 combined years with BellSouth in Columbus and AT&T in Atlanta. Rita is a homemaker and volunteers at Hebron Baptist Church. They have three children: Gary Stripling of Jacksonville, Fla., Debra Stripling of Lawrenceville and Jennifer Stripling Howard of Jefferson. They also have four grandchildren: Emily and Elliott Stripling and Alex and Lauren Howard. The couple will celebrate their anniversary with a trip at a resort in Hawaii.
Fielder, Sabathia beat Braves
ATLANTA - CC Sabathia was working on another complete game when Brewers manager Ned Yost decided to lift the big left-hander in the ninth inning.
Newton spreads lies regarding LeVell position
As the campaign for District 1 Commissioner comes to a close, I would like to present the truth regarding some typical political "mud" that has been thrown my way in recent days.
Retail/office and restaurant facility coming to Breckinridge
"What's going on here?" is a weekly column in the Community section. If you see a construction site and don't know what's being built, call Jamie Ward, planning and zoning reporter, at 770-963-9205, ext. 1304. Or e-mail him at jamie.ward@gwinnettdailypost.com
World briefs
Palestinian infighting in Gaza escalates
Tech coach still facing QB questions
ATLANTA - Ever since Paul Johnson took the head football coaching job at Georgia Tech, he's fielded questions about how well his option-based spread offense will fare against high-level competition.
To the editor: Katrina's impact on oil a lesson for us before drilling in ANWR
John Hightower didn't check facts before his response ("Oil, renewable energy should both be explored," To the editor, July 30) to my previous letter.
Force form marching band for home-schoolers
LILBURN - If public school kids want to join a sports team, marching band or cheerleading squad, they can easily tryout - at their school. But for a child who is home-schooled, options are more limited, especially in high school.
Births
April 24
Through his lens Local's photos featured in new exhibit
SUWANEE - Combining two of his hobbies - photography and travel - Frank Sharp has brought the sights of China to the George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center.
To the editor: Newton spreads lies regarding LeVell position
As the campaign for District 1 Commissioner comes to a close, I would like to present the truth regarding some typical political "mud" that has been thrown my way in recent days.
Inaugural Taste of Asia week coming to Atlanta
DULUTH - "Irashaimase" in the Japanese language means welcome. So Aug. 10 through 16, Irashaimase to metro Atlanta's inaugural Taste of Asia week, where participating restaurants will provide special offers and entertainment in a weeklong celebration of the Asian culinary tradition.
Gwinnett Gab
Peachtree Corners Rotary welcomes new president
Jim Martin says he's tough enough to take on Chambliss
ATLANTA - When Jim Martin took over Georgia's Department of Human Resources in 2001, some friends were surprised. Running the state's unwieldy social services bureaucracy is seen as a sure ticket to political oblivion.
Helping to save man's best friend
Dog Days are really the pits. Heat. Humidity. Bugs. And that's how it is for us humans. Dog Days are even worse if you're actually a dog.
City of Kingsland to celebrate its 100-year anniversary
KINGSLAND - Kingsland will celebrate highlights of its history Wednesday with a 100th anniversary observance.
Francoeur's hitting struggles continue
ATLANTA - Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur was hitting .234 before his brief demotion to Class AA Mississippi in early July. Since his return, the average has fallen to .231.
Feds may close anthrax case
WASHINGTON - The chief suspect in the anthrax attacks now dead, the Justice Department is expected to decide within days whether to close what had been one of its most high-profile unsolved cases.
Wilgan - Ruehman
Lauren Ashley Wilgan and James Edward Ruehman were married March 29 at Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.
Sammons earns job for next year, too
ATLANTA - After making his fourth straight start behind the plate today, Clint Sammons is scheduled to take a seat in the dugout Monday night at San Francisco.
Lilburn Idol names winners
LILBURN - America may just have one idol, but Lilburn has five, after a group of females took home the top prizes at the city's annual Lilburn Idol event a week ago.
Low turnout expected for runoffs
LAWRENCEVILLE - The election that brought ethics complaints and even calls for new legislation will be over Tuesday, making way for the partisan contests of November.
Run out and vote in runoff this Tuesday
Last month, only 15 percent of Gwinnett's 349,525 registered voters went to the polls.
Bush needs to get FAA to rein in airport chaos
With less than six months left in office, George W. Bush has already been branded one of the worst presidents in history by some in the left-wing press. To them, Bush is the worst thing to happen in America since the advent of talk radio.
Nation briefs
Woman: Man held in shootings raped her
57th anniversary
Donald and Clara Smith of Loganville celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary July 20. They celebrated with their children at Journeys End Restaurant in Loganville. Donald is a retired carpenter-builder and Clara is retired from the Gwinnett County Public Schools Food Service. The couple has lived in Gwinnett County for 52 years.
Lopez - Jarrard
Dr. Angel Lopez and Mercedes Suarez Lopez of Suwanee announce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Lopez of Suwanee, to Jeffrey James Jarrard of Winder, son of Sheila Reynolds and Jeff Jarrard of Gainesville.
Thinking has become a lost art form
Reading my e-mail sometimes leaves me wondering what has become of our ability, as a society, to think critically. I'm afraid it's suffered the same fate as our ability to grow our own food and buy pants that fit.
Our view: Run out and vote in runoff this Tuesday
Last month, only 15 percent of Gwinnett's 349,525 registered voters went to the polls.
Duncan - King
Danny and Ann Duncan of Grayson announce the engagement of their daughter, Raven Danielle Duncan of Grayson, to William Keith King Jr. of Social Circle, son of William "Skeet" Sr. and Eve King of Millegeville.
Edwin McCain to rock Suwanee for free
SUWANEE - Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Edwin McCain - best known for his swooning love tune "I'll Be" from the late '90s - will play the Suwanee Town Center Park amphitheater for a free concert Aug. 16.
Vernon Jones: Senate voters should look at his record
FORT VALLEY - Ask Vernon Jones which political figures he admires and he answers without a pause: World War II Army General George Patton.
Board to consider park expansion
LAWRENCEVILLE - Commissioners Tuesday will consider an expansion to the county's largest park.
Irwin - Manget
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Irwin of Lawrenceville announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Irwin of Asheville, N.C., to Daniel Manget of Asheville, N.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Manget of Conyers.
Atlanta pleased with Redmond's progress in AA
Tyler Yates has pitched pretty well out of the Pittsburgh bullpen, but Atlanta doesn't regret the spring training trade with the Pirates.
Community Connection: Randy Belcher
Back in 1983, Ohio native Randy Belcher took office as the youngest police chief in Georgia, a relative greenhorn at age 29. He's watched Duluth and his department morph from backwoodsy to urban, but his zest for policing has hardly waned.
New breed of senators may move past gridlock
Senators are great glad-handers, not just with their constituents but with each other. Every time a vote is called, they mill around in front of the rostrum, grabbing hands and shoulders, or patting each other's back.
Upton - Biggs
Carol Chambers of Alpharetta and Bobby Upton of Greenville, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Marie Upton of Buford, to Gary Lynn Biggs of Buford, son of Janice Proisise of Buchanan Dam, Texas.
Marjorie Little
Marjorie T. Little, age 90, of Flowery Branch, GA, died August 1, 2008. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel 770-476-2535.
Annette Gibson
Annette Gibson, age 62 of Lawrenceville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 1 PM Monday, August 4, 2008 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart ...
Lucille Gregory
Mrs. Lucille Gregory, age 90, of Bethlehem, Georgia, died August 01, 2008. Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements, 770-867-1361.
Donald Elie
Donald Elie, age 78 of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 1, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Monday, August 4, 2008 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim ...
Lillian Thompson
Lillian H. Thompson, age 89, of Monroe, GA, passed away August 01, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 823 East Spring Street, Monroe, GA, 30655, 770-267-2594. Please sign online ...
Pauline Burruss
Pauline Alldredge Burruss, age 79, of Lilburn, Ga., died Friday evening, August 1, 2008. Her funeral will be Monday, August 4, 2008, at 2 pm in the Bill Head Funeral ...
Elizabeth Bowie
Miss Elizabeth Bowie, age 28, of Suwanee, GA passed away suddenly on July 28, 2008. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home ...
