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Our View: Great Days of Service more than a weekend
It's appropriate that the event Great Days of Service is plural, because the project run by the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services is designed to encourage volunteerism not only for a weekend, but for the rest of the year as well.
Congress probes AIG's role in financial market crisis
WASHINGTON - Executives at American International Group Inc. hid the full range of its risky financial products from auditors as losses mounted, according to documents released Tuesday by a congressional panel examining the chain of events that forced the government to bail out the conglomerate.
Prep roundup: Providence's Kleinschmidt sets school records, leads Stars to win
LILBURN - No. 4 Providence shut out Fellowship Christian 6-0 and defeated Wesleyan 3-0 in the Region 7-A tournament on Tuesday.
Latest warning highlights dangers of improperly microwaved foods
OMAHA, Neb. - Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly.
World Briefs
Iran forces down Hungarian flight
Peachtree Ridge humbles Hawks Lions secure state sectional berth
HOSCHTON - With the pitching matchup in Tuesday's winner's bracket game between Peachtree Ridge and Mill Creek featuring Krysten Connelly and Morgan Bullock, it would have been understandable to expect a pitcher's duel.
Nation Briefs
Alumnus gives Harvard $125M
Family's dog dies in Duluth house fire
LAWRENCEVILLE - A house fire took the life of a family's dog Tuesday morning at a residence on the 3600 block of River Summit Trail in Duluth.
Drive-through flu shots available on Thursday
LAWRENCEVILLE - Flu season is already upon us and health agencies are readying themselves and the public with flu vaccinations.
Johnson has decisions to make with starters Tech QB Nesbitt may miss another week
ATLANTA - There is little doubt coming off a 27-0 shutout of Duke last Saturday that Georgia Tech will be heavily favored in this week's game against Division I-FCS Gardner-Webb.
Richt tired of Dogs' penalties UGA most penalized team
ATHENS - Mark Richt says he knows one way to make sure his Georgia team plays better than in its deflating loss to Alabama: Cut down on penalties.
Atlanta Falcons Hometown Huddle
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Defensive Battle Dacula gets 10-inning win over Parkview
DACULA - It took 10 innings to decide a winner, but Dacula's Kori Waugh's single to left that pushed home Kelsea Martin in the bottom of the 10th was all the Falcons needed to muster a 1-0 win over Parkview in the Region 8-AAAAA semifinals.
Georgia is in a dog-gone mess
Georgia has one of the largest and most violent prison populations in the country, yet the state - in its haste to try to balance an insanely optimistic budget in a recession - has cut prison guards' pay to just four days a week. Some prison guards already are among the lowest-compensated state employees.
Great Days of Service more than a weekend
It's appropriate that the event Great Days of Service is plural, because the project run by the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services is designed to encourage volunteerism not only for a weekend, but for the rest of the year as well.
Economist demonstrates impact of home construction
LAWRENCEVILLE - An economist with the National Association of Home Builders had a fairly simple message Tuesday at a luncheon speech to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association - single family home construction is a very important aspect of the local economy.
Drug forfeits to fund DA help
LAWRENCEVILLE - State furloughs won't slow down the prosecution of criminals in Gwinnett, after commissioners agreed Tuesday to use drug forfeiture funds to keep prosecutors on the job.
With one 'terrorist' jab, Sarah Palin takes the gloves off
When Sarah Palin said she was taking off the gloves, she wasn't just whistling "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Or was she?
Man shoots at officer, flees
NORCROSS - A man who fired several shots at a Gwinnett police officer Monday night remains at large, officials said.
'Shack' author speaks to GAC students
NORCROSS - William Paul Young describes himself as an accidental author.
Sports briefs
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Robber guilty on 22 counts
LAWRENCEVILLE - Following lengthy deliberations that started last week, a jury on Tuesday convicted a Lilburn man for his role in a violent crime spree that swept across Gwinnett in 2004.
John London
147;CLIFF” John Clifford “Cliff” London, age 61, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Arrangements by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 770-945-9345
Martha Byrd
Martha H. Byrd, age 83, of Lilburn, GA, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Lilburn/Tucker Chapel 770-564-2726
Donald Pentridge
Donald G. Pentridge, age 61, of Lawrenceville, GA, died on October 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife Gloria; Daughters: Lauren Pentridge, Jessica Pentridge & Jennifer Pentridge, sisters: Sherry ...
Ernestine Ledford Smith
Ernestine “Tina” Ledford Smith, age 73 of Mims, FL, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Friday, October 10, 2008 in the ...
Phyllis Rafter
Phyllis Ellen Parker Rafter, age 71, of Norcross, GA, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Lilburn/Tucker Chapel 770-564-2726
Meredith Mason
Meredith Jean Rossomondo Mason passed away on October 3 at Emory Hospital. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Celebration of her Life at 5:30 pm, Thursday October 9th ...
Paul Burrell
Paul W. Burrell, age 72 of Lawrenceville, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, October 9, 2008 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim ...
Lula Keller
Lula Mae Keller, age 95, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Lilburn/Tucker Chapel 770-564-2726
Robert Lindsey
Robert Ira Lindsey, age 72, of Woodstock, passed away on October 6, 2008. He was an avid hunter and motorcyclist and also a Mason and Shriner. Survivors include his wife ...
Carmen Russell
Carmen Russell, age 56, of Winder, GA, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008. She is survived by a mother, Virginia Powell: daughters & son-in-law: Giovanna & Miguel Roman ...
Helen Thomas
Mrs. Helen Williams Thomas, 86 former resident of Englewood St passed away at Big Elm Nursing Center on Tuesday October 7, 2008. Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday at ...
