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Linton Tench
Linton Lamar Tench, age 82, of Snellville, GA passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Mary Frances Tench along with ...
Jack Banks, Sr.
Jack C. Banks, Sr., age 82, of Snellville, GA passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alice Banks, son & daughter-in ...
S. J. Whatley
Mrs. S.J. Whatley, age 93, formerly of Ellenwood, GA, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. Arrangements by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory 770-945-9345
Charles Williams, Sr.
CHARLES Charles Garvin Williams, Sr., age 86, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Lawrenceville Chapel 770-963-2411
Joycelyn Patterson-Fisher
Joycelyn Patterson-Fisher, age 75, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, GA 770-962-3100
Charlotte Sibley
Charlotte Sibley, age 65, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Thursday November 20, 2008. Charlotte retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. She was a Member of Hebron ...
Martha Bowen
Martha Eudean Bowen, age 95, of Winder, GA, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville 770-962-3100
Timothy Daniel
Timothy Moses Daniel, age 59, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Arrangements by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, Lawrenceville Chapel 770-963-2411
Charles Gravitt
Mr. Charles Gravitt, age 80, of Atlanta, GA, and formerly of Buford, GA, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008. Service and Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home ...
Frank Otto
Lt. Frank Otto (Ret.), age 63 of Lawrenceville, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Sunday, November 23 at the Lawrenceville Church of God ...
Betty Stevens
Betty Stevens, age 73, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville Chapel 770-962-3100
Cline Fambrough
Mr. Cline F. Fambrough, age 86, of Winder, GA, passed away November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Winder 770-867-1361
Out in the Crowd: Norcross sugar artist to hold holiday open house
Chef Nicholas Lodge makes incredible - and edible - creations with sugar.
Norcross sugar artist to hold holiday open house
Chef Nicholas Lodge makes incredible - and edible - creations with sugar.
Reining in the rolling Wolves
Seven-to-six is not pasted all over Wesleyan's locker room.
Spotlight on DVD
WALL-E 3-disc Special Edition with digital copy (G)
Cold weather lights a fire under Buford
Even in the sun, wearing full football pads, Tuesday's temperatures kept it cold.
Judge denies mistrial in Nichols case
ATLANTA - The judge hearing the case against convicted courthouse gunman Brian Nichols chided prosecutors Thursday for introducing evidence of a threatening phone call, but he refused a request by defense attorneys to declare a mistrial.
New round, similar opponent for Grayson
In many ways, the opponent that comes to Britt-Moody Field to take on Grayson in the second round of the Class AAAAA state playoffs resembles the one that visited in last week's first round.
Artistic Endeavour Suwanee artists create plate for astronaut
LAWRENCEVILLE - An astronaut who blasted off Nov. 14 aboard the space shuttle Endeavour received a plate commemorating the launch that was created by two Suwanee artists.
Local charged in scam Scheme allowed illegal aliens to obtain licenses
ATLANTA - Federal authorities said a Snellville man participated in an elaborate scheme involving the Department of Drivers Services to issue licenses to more than 130 illegal immigrants
People
Sean Stewart settles case
1,500 GCPS pupils now AP scholars
LAWRENCEVILLE - Their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams has earned 1,545 Gwinnett County Public Schools students designation as AP Scholars, a College Board recognition for high performance on college-level work while in high school.
Inside the Perimeter: Past 'Idol' stars perform at Fox in 'Ain't Misbehavin'
An "American Idol" winner and two former contestants are combining their voices on the Fox Theatre stage this weekend.
World
Iraqis fight over security pact
Lionheart Theatre presents family story 'The Homecoming'
Director Tanya Carroll describes Lionheart Theatre's current production, "The Homecoming," as "thoughtful, heartwarming (and) eye-opening."
Holiday home tours offered in Chateau Elan
LAWRENCEVILLE - Proceeds from the tours of two homes will benefit another home of sorts, the Gwinnett Children's Shelter, which provides services and housing assistance to abused and abandoned children.
Lawrenceville man charged with bigamy
LAWRENCEVILLE - When Henry Earl George filled out a marriage license in December 2006, he said he had no previous marriages.
Turning a corner Gladiators hope to build off OT win in three-game stretch
DULUTH - The Gwinnett Gladiators might have turned a corner Wednesday night, winning a game in overtime against one of the North Division's top teams.
Live scoring updates and game stats.
High School Football
Prep Roundup: Scorers come alive for Berkmar girls
LILBURN - Eleven of the 12 players on Berkmar's team found the basket as the Patriots cruised 73-22 over Kell in their own holiday tournament on Thursday.
Gwinnett Calendar
Today
White rout Jackets run over 'Canes for signature ACC win
ATLANTA - From the "White Out" in the stands to a few unconventional early offensive play calls, Georgia Tech pulled out all the stops in its game with No. 23 Miami.
South's water supplies to become more uncertain
ATLANTA - Southeastern states should diversify their water sources and boost efficiency measures to prepare for an uncertain supply that may become even more unpredictable amid climate change, a new report released by a national conservation group concludes.
Bond flick splits film fans
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: "Quantum of Solace." Want to be a Film Fan?
The Dish: Blessings Cottage
Open since: 2004
Nation
Report: Search on plumber improper
Some heads were buried in the trash pile
The smell coming off the county's new trash plan has certainly drawn a lot of buzzing flies, but it's my contention that a lot of them were late to the party.
Peachtree Ridge re-hosts Harrison in search of better ending
After nine straight wins, a region championship and the school's first home playoff game, Peachtree Ridge still remembers Week 1.
Man indicted in deadly Interstate 85 pileup
LAWRENCEVILLE - A Gwinnett Superior Court grand jury has indicted a Clearwater, Fla., man on charges he struck and killed a Suwanee woman whose car was disabled on Interstate 85 last summer.
By Venue
Arena at
Getting to Know ... Bill Dando
Bill Dando, a Buford resident, became the Gwinnett area director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in July. Previously the 44-year-old had worked as a PGA golf professional since he was 19, including stints at The Georgia Club and Port Armor Country Club. Dando, a father of four, including two sons in Buford City Schools, also is the son of longtime college football coach Bill Dando, who was University of Buffalo head coach from 1977 to 1989.
Suwanee does part to encourage public art
The city of Suwanee is at it again. In 2007, this lovely village of 16,000 was named one of Money Magazine's 10 best small towns in the United States. Now Suwanee's leadership is raising the "quality of living" bar even higher by supporting public art.
In brief
Congress rushes to approve extending jobless benefits
Duluth residents quiz officials about City Hall project
DULUTH - About 40 residents gathered in the community room at the new City Hall on Wednesday to ask questions and provide input on the proposed redevelopment of the old City Hall block to the project's developers and architects.
Tasting forbidden fruit 'Twilight' adaptation appears toothless on screen
"Twilight" (PG-13)
10 big questions for the coming wrestling season
Daily Post staff writer Brandon Brigman takes a look at some questions concerning the upcoming high school wrestling season
Gwinnett Place CID site touts businesses
LAWRENCEVILLE - The gateways for Gwinnett's three community improvement districts have changed significantly since the districts were formed earlier this decade.
Art Beat: Suwanee does part to encourage public art
The city of Suwanee is at it again. In 2007, this lovely village of 16,000 was named one of Money Magazine's 10 best small towns in the United States. Now Suwanee's leadership is raising the "quality of living" bar even higher by supporting public art.
Free voices hold great power
The word is powerful.
Stores may see disappointing Black Friday
NEW YORK - After pushing steep discounts throughout November that are usually reserved for the day after Thanksgiving, retailers from Kohl's to Toys 'R' Us are offering even bigger cuts and promotions for Black Friday in a frantic bid to pull in shoppers.
Former coaches reunite at North
Ever since Bob Sphire took over as North Gwinnett's head football coach, teams have struggled to stop his spread offense.
Movie Trivia Contest 11/21/2008
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.
Berkeley Lake on track for December City Hall groundbreaking
BERKELEY LAKE - The pieces are falling into place for a December groundbreaking for the new Berkeley Lake City Hall building and park. According to facilities committee chair Barbara Carroll, construction documents are complete and a budget review of the project will take place the first week of December.
Metro Calendar
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Champs headline Parkview hoops tourney Wesleyan girls, boys part of tough field in annual basketball tournament
The Wesleyan girls - ranked ninth by USA Today - will get their big national challenge at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona before Christmas.
Defense playing vital role in success of Blue Devils
One bad half.
