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County to pay fine for sewage spill
LAWRENCEVILLE - Gwinnett County will pay a $1,500 fine for a rare sewage spill earlier this year.
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Al-Qaida in Iraq leader reportedly caught in Mosul
Getting to Know ... Mark Whitley
Mark Whitley is Parkview's track and field coach, a football assistant and the incoming athletic director. Whitley is taking over for the retiring Karl Bostick, the AD since 1984 and overseer of a staggering 48 state athletic titles.
Parkview Junior ROTC club hurt by theft
LILBURN - Parkview High's U.S. Marine Corp Junior ROTC is in "dire straits" after an alleged theft drained thousands of dollars from the self-funded program, a co-president of the group's booster board said Thursday.
Gwinnett firefighters to collect for burn fund
LAWRENCEVILLE - With those famous boots in hand, Gwinnett County firefighters will be out over the next two weekends at area shopping centers accepting donations on behalf of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Philharmonic ends year with all that jazz
The Gwinnett Philharmonic will end its 2007-08 season of concerts with a jazzy beat as it presents "Sizzling Swing, Big Band Style" at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center.
GASCA awards, all-stars announced
The Georgia Soccer Coaches Association and Divarsity.com announced Thursday their season-ending awards and all-star selections, a list that features a large Gwinnett contingent.
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Recently reviewed films now playing in metro area theaters:
Buford's Alverson commits to Auburn
Although she has moved to Georgia with her family, Blanche Alverson will be returning to her Alabama roots for college.
The Dish: Cafe Bleu
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Gwinnett tastes
A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post:
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Severe storms strike Southeast
Out in the Crowd: Stewart set to bring the funny, standing this time
Back during the dawn of MTV, Jon Stewart was first and foremost a stand-up comedian.
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Spotlight on DVD: "I'm Not There"
"I'm Not There" 2-disc Collector's Edition
Stewart set to bring the funny, standing this time
Back during the dawn of MTV, Jon Stewart was first and foremost a stand-up comedian.
History on the move 170-year-old building relocated from Sugarloaf's path
LAWRENCEVILLE - Kevin Shaw watched with interest Thursday as a log cabin rolled up Ga. Highway 20 on the back of a flat-bed truck.
Motorcyclist killed in crash Driver of car could face charges in deadly wreck
SNELLVILLE - A 29-year-old Snellville man died Wednesday when a driver turned her car into the path of his motorcycle, police said.
Movie Trivia Contest
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.
Police to fill 46 positions at job fair
LAWRENCEVILLE - The hiring freezes and potential layoffs plaguing other Georgia police departments are clearly not the case in Gwinnett.
Loganville outlines watering restrictions
LOGANVILLE - Councilman Ray Nunley on Thursday explained the city's new watering restrictions, which were decided following a special called council meeting held April 25.
North to host HS football doubleheader
For more than a decade, Gwinnett County has been a hotbed of high school football.
School board adopts $1.9 billion budget
SUWANEE - The Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to approve a $1.859 billion budget for the upcoming school year.
Brookwood No. 1 in USA Newspaper names baseball team best in the country
SNELLVILLE - Brookwood knew it would enter the Class AAAAA state baseball playoffs as the top-ranked team in Georgia.
Parents can keep you out of big-time trouble
A lot of young people are making the news lately, and not for good reasons.
Mamet's new work on and off the mark
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Honor moms of veterans with a little donation
This year American consumers are expected to spend an average of $138.63 each on flowers, cards and gifts for Mother's Day, for a grand total of $15.8 billion.
Must read: New idea in mortuary science: Dissolving bodies with lye
CONCORD, N.H. - Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest - dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the brownish, syrupy residue down the drain.
Art Beat: Philharmonic ends year with all that jazz
The Gwinnett Philharmonic will end its 2007-08 season of concerts with a jazzy beat as it presents "Sizzling Swing, Big Band Style" at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center.
Police urge teens to be safe
STONE MOUNTAIN - A scarcely attended meeting called by the Gwinnett County Police Department Thursday night didn't stop a few of the county's top cops from stressing the importance of teen safety as graduation season nears.
Film fans: 'Iron Man' an overall crowd-pleasing blockbuster
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: "Iron Man." Want to be a Film Fan? E-mail features@gwinnettdailypost.com.
Track notes: Berkmar's Halim wins title; Rosser takes second
JEFFERSON - Berkmar High School only qualified two people for the boys state track and field championships.
Eagles seek first soccer title tonight
Two Gwinnett boys soccer teams have faced Walton in the state playoffs. Neither has won. Neither has scored a goal.
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Helen Hunt's new star-packed project lulls in middle
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Over the top Broncos' Neidhardt wins pole vault, Unterberger takes third
JEFFERSON - Paul Neidhardt had high expectations for Thursday's boys state track and field championships.
Don't let your plans get in the way of life
Elementary school was fun. You took naps and had show and tell. Middle school was awkward, seeing everyone in braces and going through puberty. High school was an experiment, allowing you to test the waters without letting you get in over your head.
Panthers' Cone relaxes, thrives
LILBURN - As much of a spotlight as Zach Cone was under heading into the 2008 high school baseball season, the Parkview outfielder knew he had a lot to live up to.
Lions to announce Arrington as coach
Peachtree Ridge has scheduled a press conference, where officials are expected to announce Johnson-Savannah's Keith Arrington as its new head boys basketball coach, for today at 2:30 p.m.
Ex-officer indicted in attack Former cop will face
LAWRENCEVILLE - A former Duluth police officer was indicted this week on charges he shot another cop and attacked three citizens during an inexplicable Feb. 1 episode in Sugar Hill.
Doris Gunter Bell
Doris Gunter Bell, age 86, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Buford, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008. Arrangements by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive ...
Louis Matthews
Mr. Louis J. "Matt" Matthews, age 79, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn H. Matthews. He is ...
Herbert Perkins
Herbert (Randell) Perkins, age 68, of Statham, GA, passed away May 7, 2008. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA, 770-867-4553.
Helen Arnett
Helen Arnett, 53, of Duluth, GA, passed away May 7, 2008. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, GA, 770-448-5757.
Gladys Bindi
Gladys Bindi, 83, of Snellville, GA, passed Thursday, April 24, 2008. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel, 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-338-5558.
Sean Anderson
Sean Michael Anderson, 38, of Norcross, GA, died unexpectedly on May 6, 2008. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11th, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel ...
Sara Wood
Sara Louise Wood, age 83, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away May 8, 2008. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-277-4550.
Rebecca Gongar
Rebecca Gongar, 39, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed Saturday, May 3, 2008. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel, 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-338-5558.
James Donald Jones
DONALD James Donald “Don” Jones, age 69, of Flowery Branch passed away on May 7, 2008, at his residence after a short battle with esophagus cancer. He was preceded ...
Brad Gregory
Brad Gregory, age 48, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, Georgia 30052, 770-466-1544. Please sign online ...
Jenny Allen
Jenny Allen, age 58, of Hull, GA, passed away May 7, 2008. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA, 770-867-4553.
Laura Shumake
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia announces the death of Ms. Laura Bell Shumake, age 80 of Jefferson, Georgia who passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Funeral services will be ...
Andrew Williams
Andrew Williams, 59, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed Monday, May 5, 2008. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel, 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-338-5558.
Colin Strong
Colin K. Strong, age 66, of Lawrenceville, passed away May 8, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. (770) 962-3100
Violette Burrell
Violette C. Burrell, age 73 of Ellijay, GA died May 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred O. Burrell and is survived by her daughter, Deborah ...
Harold Borneman
Harold N. Borneman, 83, of Doraville, GA, passed away May 7, 2008. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, GA, 770-448-5757.
Helen Stevens
Helen Mitchell Stevens, 79, of Tucker, GA, passed away May 7, 2008. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, Norcross, GA, 770-448-5757.
Joyce Duffy
Joyce Strickland Duffy, age 63, of Dacula, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home ...
Martha Boyd-Goins
Martha Jean Boyd-Goins, age 75, of Statham, GA, passed away May 8, 2008. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA, 770-867-4553.
Norma Thompson
Norma M. Thompson, 75, of Winder, formerly of Duluth, died May 7, 2008. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2PM at Bill Head Funeral ...
Ruben Puebla
Ruben Puebla, 64, of Snellville, GA, passed Sunday, May 4, 2008. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel, 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-338-5558.
