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Collins Hill's test: Stay focused
With only two days separating perhaps the most historic win during its most historic season, the Collins Hill boys soccer team faces a much different challenge in today's Class AAAAA state semifinal game against Houston County.
Spotlight on DVD
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Vol. 3 - The Years of Change
Man found guilty in illegal weapons case
ATLANTA - A New Jersey man who recruited five Gwinnett residents to help run an illegal weapons operation was found guilty Thursday in federal court on a slew of charges, officials said.
Witherspoon picks Memphis
LILBURN - Berkmar boys basketball star Wesley Witherspoon kept the suspense going well into Thursday's news conference to announce his decision on where he would play college basketball.
People briefs
Cosby tells crowd to confront ills of black America
Smoltz pondering return to bullpen
ATLANTA - Facing the prospect of trying to make it through the season with an aching shoulder, John Smoltz is pondering another dramatic career change.
Movie Trivia Contest Test your film knowledge with Michael Clark
So, you think you're good at movie trivia? Every week, we give readers the opportunity to flex their movie muscles by answering five trivia questions from our movie critic, Michael Clark.
Business briefs
Airlines slow down to save on fuel
World briefs
US airstrike kills al-Qaida's top leader in Somalia
Dacula sees record number of permits
DACULA - According to Joey Murphy, the Dacula city planner, his department issued more commercial development permits during the last week of April than Gwinnett County did for the entire month. "We're getting a good balance of commercial and residential development in the city now," Murphy said.
Gwinnett clears up water rules County's restrictions now same as the state's
LAWRENCEVILLE - The rules to watering became clearer for Gwinnettians on Thursday, when county officials decided to echo state mandates instead of using their own rules.
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Arena at Gwinnett Center
Parents sign up kids for school as kindergarten registration begins
DULUTH - Liliana Hajdu said she's ready for kindergarten.
Third Republican joins race for BOC chairman
LAWRENCEVILLE - A third person entered the fray Thursday for the Republican nomination for chairman.
Eagles go 1-2 by a nose
ALBANY - Second place was the real race.
Thurman, Wood, Amurri stand out in 'Life Before Her Eyes'
The Life Before Her Eyes (R)
Summer term registration opens for high schoolers
LAWRENCEVILLE - In a few weeks, students will have just more than two months off for summer - unless they want to earn academic credit to get ahead or to make up for failing a class.
Prep roundup: Wesleyan girls advance to semis
NORCROSS - Wesleyan swept the singles matches to advance to the Class AA state girls tennis semifinals with a win over Region 6-AA foe Lovett in the quarterfinals Thursday.
Hudgens Center to display art from Africa beginning Saturday
The enormous wooden snake with a whimsical face greets visitors in the sun-filled Fowler Gallery as the introspective faces of carved wooden heads look moodily out into the room. Huge pieces of wooden sculpture, dark and full of authority, sit awaiting visitors.
Wal-Mart won't build in Duluth Company withdraws plans for new store in city
LAWRENCEVILLE - Wal-Mart has withdrawn its plans to build a controversial store in Duluth.
Must read: Treasure trove found in 500-year-old shipwreck off Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - The ship was laden with tons of copper ingots, elephant tusks, gold coins - and cannons to fend off pirates.
Nightclub shooting likely gang-related
NORCROSS - An early morning squabble at a Norcross nightclub that prompted gunfire Sunday likely involved a street gang known as "YNT," police said.
Atlanta earns dubious distinction for gridlock
Well, it's official: Atlantans have the worst commute in the nation.
The Dish: Totori
Open since: April 18
Worley show at Wild Bill's tonight won't be 'Forgotten'
DULUTH - Like a saloon on steroids, popular Duluth bar Wild Bill's continues to flex its muscles as a legitimate live music venue with a show tonight from chart-topping country artist Darryl Worley. The concert is part of the Road to the CMA's Tour.
Totori
Open since: April 18
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Getting to Know ... Michael Woods
Michael Woods, the new athletic director at Providence Christian, came to the Lilburn school after spending more than 25 years in the corporate business world. Originally from New Mexico, Woods began his career in education and was the athletic director of Woodward (Okla.) High School before branching into sales and business.
Cancer Care center holds open house
LAWRENCEVILLE - Accented by modern art and vibrant, colorful walls - and yes, that unmistakable "new" building smell - a visitor could be excused for likening the new Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care to the offices of a fancy advertising agency or news magazine.
Hilton Garden Inn to be built near mall, new stadium
LAWRENCEVILLE - A six-story hotel on Financial Center Way, part of a large complex that will include a conference center, offices and restaurants, has received permission to begin construction.
Latest Mario Kart puts you behind the wheel
Just when you think you've accomplished something, that darn blue shell knocks you right back into your place.
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Father accused of violently shaking infant son Child hospitalized with bleeding on the brain, fractured skull
NORCROSS - A 23-year-old Norcross man was arrested this week for shaking and striking his infant son violently enough to fracture the child's skull, police said.
Film Fans split on the drama in 'Baby Mama'
EDITOR'S NOTE - Film Fans runs in the Friday Weekend section of the Gwinnett Daily Post. It features local residents reviewing the film of the week: "Baby Mama." Want to be a Film Fan? E-mail features@gwinnettdailypost.com.
Police, fire reports
Convenience store robbed
Stanton strikes out 15 in Wesleyan win over rival GAC
NORCROSS - Grayson Garvin wasn't on the mound Thursday night, but it was hard to tell.
Nation briefs
Ky. student dies in school bus accident
Out in the Crowd: Lads pose as ladies in latest Lionheart show
Is a guy wearing fake boobs and a wig ever not funny? Well, yeah, pretty often, actually. Perhaps you sat through "Big Momma's House 2." Or "White Chicks." Or (God forbid) "Norbit."
Honorable Mention Dempsey plays charming bachelor in romantic comedy ï ¿ ½Made of Honorï ¿ ½
Made of Honor (PG-13)
'Bad Dads' yet another male punching bag
Of those everyone loves to hate, few can compete with the deadbeat dad for longevity.
Trivia Test your film knowledge with Michael Clark
So, you think you're good at movie trivia? Every week, we give readers the opportunity to flex their movie muscles by answering five trivia questions from our movie critic, Michael Clark.
'D.C. Madam' commits suicide Woman who headed prostitution service found dead in Fla.
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - A woman convicted two weeks ago of being the 'D.C. Madam' hanged herself Thursday, apparently making good on her vow never to go to prison for running a high-end Washington prostitution ring.
Unlikely hero Downey Jr. proves his range with ï ¿ ½Iron Manï ¿ ½
Iron Man (PG-13)
Charles Parker
Charles Bradley Parker, age 44, of Flowery Branch, GA, passed away on April 30, 2008. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home ...
Barbara Powell
Mrs. Barbara W. Powell, age 65, of East Point, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She is survived by her Husband of 48 years: Timothy G. Powell, East ...
Steven Buckner
Steven Roy Buckner, age 54, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008 after an long and couragous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife ...
Estelle Johnson
Estelle Lenerz Johnson, 88 of Buford, GA, formerly of Port Richey died, surrounded by loved ones on Monday April 28, 2008 at the home of her son, Paul, in Suwanee ...
Angie Mccart
Angie McCart, age 48, of Loganville, GA, passed away April 30, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, Georgia 30052, 770-466-1544. Please sign online guest ...
Anna Bremus
Anna G. Bremus, age 93, of Buford, GA, passed away on May 1, 2008. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and ...
Edward Merritt
Edward D. Merritt, age 75, of Buford, GA, passed away on April 30, 2008. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and ...
Edward Dodd
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Edward Marcus Dodd, age 85 of Athens, Georgia who passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Funeral services will be announced by ...
Martin Van Dudley
Martin Van Dudley, age 55, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away April 30, 2008. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-277-4550.
