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Sugar Hill's streetscape construction to begin
SUGAR HILL -- Sugar Hill's Downtown Development Authority was formed nine years ago. Its biggest stride, however, could come this month. City Manager Bob Hail announced at Monday's City Council meeting that Reeves Construction, upon finalizing its contract with the city in the coming days, could within weeks turn the first shovel of dirt for the long-awaited streetscape along a half mile of West Broad Street between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Ga. Highway 20.
IN BRIEF: Boy stable after bike accident
A young boy was airlifted to Egleston Children's Hospital in stable condition after a bicycle accident Monday night.
Duluth asking for input on Red Clay
DULUTH -- Mayor Nancy Harris invited Duluth residents to provide input on proposed designs for replacing part of the Red Clay Theatre at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the theater.Harris issued the invitation at the Duluth City Council's Monday meeting.
Kids in the hall: Students start first day of school in Gwinnett
Anthony Sabo woke up at 4:30 a.m. Monday.
Photo slide show inside
Snellville's stormwater projects on track
SNELLVILLE -- City public works director Gaye Johnson presented an update of her department's stormwater projects progress during Monday night's City Council meeting. Snellville has implemented a storm water utility fee for the same reason Gwinnett County did -- federal mandates require local governments to clean up their acts when it comes to water.
Bieber Fever hits Duluth
Riley Wilson celebrated her sixth birthday with teen pop sensation Justin Bieber.Photo slide show inside
Grease fire displaces family
LOGANVILLE -- Occupants were cooking at their Loganville home Monday evening when a pan of grease ignited on the stove, causing extensive smoke and heat damage, officials said.
At least 1,100 missing in flood
ZHOUQU, China -- Rescuers lifted muddy bodies into trucks, and aid convoys choked the road into the remote Chinese town where hundreds died and more than 1,100 were missing Monday from landslides caused by heavy rain that has flooded swaths of Asia and spread misery to millions.
Area polls open today for runoff
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today for the primary runoff election.
Official: Fishing tour will return to Lake Lanier
FLW Outdoors president and CEO Charlie Evans hinted at it more than a few times over the weekend, but his words to a packed arena Sunday night were clear: "The (Bass Fishing League) Tour will be coming back to Lake Lanier. I guarantee it." Video clip available inside this story.
NATION IN BRIEF: Honda recalling 400K vehicles
WASHINGTON -- Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into park, its third recall over the problem since 2003.
WORLD IN BRIEF: Charity staying in Afghanistan despite killings
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Christian charity said Monday it had no plans to leave Afghanistan despite the brutal murders last week of 10 members of its medical aid team, six of them Americans.
PEOPLE IN BRIEF: Aniston poses as Streisand in Bazaar spread
LOS ANGELES -- There are Barbra Streisand fans, and then there's Jennifer Aniston.Aniston recreates iconic portraits of Streisand in a lavish Mark Seliger photo spread in the new issue of Harper's Bazaar. The magazine is on newsstands this week.
British man walks entire length of Amazon river in two years
MARAPANIM, Brazil -- After 859 days, thousands of miles and ''50,000 mosquito bites,'' Ed Stafford became the first man known to have walked the entire length of the Amazon river when the waves of the Atlantic Ocean lapped at his feet in northern Brazil on Monday.
Suwanee man gets 3 months for counterfeit trafficking ring
A Suwanee man was sentenced to three months in federal prison Monday for his role in a counterfeit goods trafficking ring.
Lilburn council hires company to do review on updating regulations
The Lilburn City Council decided Monday night to bring its 1986 Zoning Resolution into the 21st century by hiring a company to do an independent review on updating its regulations.
Health center seeking help after closing
LAWRENCEVILLE -- "We're all going to die."
Police: Gladiator hurt in DUI crash
GAINESVILLE -- A Gwinnett Gladiators hockey player remained hospitalized Monday following a crash in rural Hall County that authorities believe was alcohol-related.
Jaguars, Falcons benefit from combined practices
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio knows NFL owners could eliminate two preseason games as early as next year. That's why Del Rio approached Atlanta coach Mike Smith six months ago about bringing the Jaguars and Falcons together for combined practices in training camp.
McCray throws six hitless innings
Stephen McCray, a 16th-round draft choice by the White Sox in June, threw six hitless innings for Great Falls against Helena in the rookie Pioneer League. The right-hander had thrown just 61 pitches, but didn't get to try for the no-hitter because he had been working out of the bullpen and wasn't stretched out yet.
SUPER SIX: Duluth trying to rebuild program around Walker
Xavier Walker is the first Duluth football player to ever be selected to the Daily Post's Super Six, and it comes at a time when the Wildcats are on the verge of turning around the program with a new head coach.
California native Kevin Hawk wins Forrest Wood Cup
DULUTH -- When Kevin Hawk learned that the 2010 Forrest Wood Cup championship was going to be held on Lake Lanier, the Ramona, Calif., resident decided to pull up his roots and relocate to Buford. His decision paid big dividends on Sunday. Hawk, who entered the finals on Sunday in fourth place, brought in a massive limit of 15 pounds, 13 ounces to jump ahead of the field and claim the 14th Forrest Wood Cup. Video clip inside this story.
Davis transfers to Buford hoops
For the second straight school year, Kaela Davis will be in a new high school basketball program, and this time, she's going from one state championship program to another.
SPORTS IN BRIEF: Shanteau wins national title in 200 breast
Eric Shanteau's impressive showing at the USA Swimming ConocoPhillips National Championships over the weekend earned him a spot on this year's Pan-Pacific Championships team.
30 arrested in Barrow drug sweep
WINDER -- Authorities corralled at least 30 suspects Sunday as part of a three-month, multi-agency drug investigation in Barrow County.
Motorcyclist killed on Ronald Reagan Parkway
SNELLVILLE -- A 24-year-old motorcyclist from Norcross died Sunday evening on Ronald Reagan Parkway when he lost control and struck a speed limit sign, police said.Gwinnett police on Monday identified the victim as Kevin Hereford.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Lilburn
LILBURN -- A pedestrian attempting to cross Indian Trail-Lilburn Road was struck and killed Saturday night in Lilburn, police said Monday.
Ferrell's 'Other Guys' tops box office with $35.6M
LOS ANGELES -- "The Other Guys" are the main guys at the box office, knocking off "Inception" to take the No. 1 spot.
FOOTBALL SUPER SIX: Duluth trying to rebuild program around Walker
When Xavier Walker was a sophomore at Duluth he began to hear the whispers.
Sugar Hill's streetscape construction to begin
SUGAR HILL — Sugar Hill’s Downtown Development Authority was formed nine years ago. Its biggest stride, however, could come this month.
Snellville's stormwater projects on track
SNELLVILLE — City public works director Gaye Johnson presented an update of her department’s stormwater projects progress during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Snellville has implemented a storm water utility fee for the same reason Gwinnett County did — federal mandates require local governments to clean up their acts when it comes to water.
Mahan wins at Bridgestone, secures Ryder Cup spot
Even Tiger Woods' horrendous finish couldn't steal the thunder away from Hunter Mahan's first World Championship Golf title on Sunday, and as a bonus, it came complete with a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
NASCAR: Montoya conquers the Glen; Martin moves to 12th in points chase
A sometimes-frustrating year for Juan Pablo Montoya ends on a bright note for a change Sunday when he dominates at Watkins Glen.
Falling fast: Tiger posts worst PGA Tour finish of his career
When Tiger Woods' life began falling apart earlier this year, golf was supposed to be his sanctuary, but he proved this week at the Bridgestone Invitational -- a tourney he's never finished lower than fifth at in his career -- it's only becoming part of his ongoing nightmare.
Braves beat Giants again to win series
Derek Lowe looks strong Sunday afternoon against the Giants in a 6-3 Braves win, but leaves with an injury, though not before David Ross' two-run homer sends San Francisco packing as Leesburg's Buster Posey doesn't start in his final game of his return to Georgia.
Handel, Deal play nicer in final GOP gov. debate
ATLANTA -- Karen Handel said Sunday night she would endorse Nathan Deal -- the man she has blasted as "a corrupt relic of Washington" -- if he won the Republican nomination for governor.
SUPER SIX: Alston looks to keep Norcross' defense finely tuned
Like any car enthusiast, Norcross football player Demetrius Alston likes to make his ride look good, as the shiny rims on his 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis demonstrate.
SUPER SIX: Sims' speed provides potent weapon for Brookwood
Stay focused. A.J. Sims is fast. He’s blown by plenty of defenders and made a host of others miss. He creates yards from inches of space.
SUPER SIX: South's Muldrow learned work ethic from dad
When Edward Muldrow was growing up, his friends didn’t like to workout with him. Or if they did once, they wouldn’t come back.
