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Going hog wild: General Beauregard Lee predicts early spring
LILBURN -- A somewhat reluctant Gen. Beauregard Lee emerged from hismansion Tuesday morning with no shadow in sight.
Mary Lee Sells
Mary Lee Sells, age 104 of Lawrenceville, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in the Chapel ...
Holly Davis
Holly Myers Davis, born November 17, 1954, of Atlanta GA, formerly of Birmingham AL, died unexpectedly January 31, 2010. She is survived by her long time loved companion Richard McIntyre ...
Willie Hosch
Mrs. Willie Evelyn Mundy Hosch, of the Life Care Center in Ducktown, TN, formally of Buford, GA, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010. Born in Buford, GA, she was the ...
Robert Dickson
Robert L. Dickson, age 78, of Duluth, GA, passed away January 31, 2010. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 770-448-5757
Charlotte May
Charlotte Nickerson May, age 100 of Duluth, GA passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later by Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 www.hamiltonmillchapel.com
Gertrude Olson
Gertrude B. Olson, age 96 of Atlanta, GA passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later by Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 www.hamiltonmillchapel.com
George Sorrells
Mr. George A. Sorrells, age 84, of Dawsonville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by: wife, Clifford Maddox ...
David Gallman
147;DAVE” David Clinton “Dave” Gallman, age 87 of Monroe Georgia died on January 29, 2010. He was born in Murray County Georgia on February 27, 1922 ...
Harry Kelly
Mr. Harry M. Kelly, age 71, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by: grandson, Alex Kelly; and parents, John and Abbie ...
Mary Matte
Mrs. Mary Rose Frye Matte, age 65, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Patrick Nichol ...
Samuel Leonard
Samuel B. (Sam) Leonard of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Seneca, S.C., passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010, aged eighty-six years. He was born in Lexington, Oh., the son of ...
Steve Comeau
Mr. Steve M. Comeau, age 47 of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010. Service and Arrangements will be announced later by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home ...
Marun Mcneal
Marun C. McNeal, age 88, of Pendergrass, GA passed away February 1, 2010. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 770-277-4550.
Jeanette Boring
Jeanette Boring, age 79, of Norcross, GA, passed away January 30, 2010. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 770-448-5757
Robert Johnson
Robert F. Johnson, 85, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on January 31, 2010. Mr. Johnson was born November 5, 1924, in Macon, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his ...
Lisa Strobel
Lisa Marie Strobel, age 45 of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2010. Lisa leaves behind a husband Mr. Chris Strobel and daughter Samantha Marie of Buford, GA ...
Seven days in Haiti: Barrow firefighter's volunteer mission aids country in need
Among the ruined city streets and piled cadavers of the embattled Haitian capital, Dany Menard witnessed miracles -- tiny happenings, given the magnitude of the earthquake's devastation -- that attested to an enduring human spirit.
Local students donate loose change to help Haiti
Dacula Elementary School teacher LaRon Perry wanted to do something to help the earthquake victims. "I felt the need to do something because I couldn't go down and help," the fourth-grade teacher said.
Black history month: GJAC honors heritage
Marlene Frazier tested her knowledge of prominent leaders in black history Monday afternoon at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Frazier, a member of the United Ebony Society, matched cards bearing the likenesses of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., writer and performer Maya Angelou, Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner and other blacks who have made their marks on history with cards featuring a notable quote and facts, or clues, describing each
GCPS picks top counselors of the year
SUWANEE -- At the start of National School Counseling Week, Gwinnett County Public Schools named its top counseling professionals for 2010.
Prostitution legislation: Bill would set age for prosecution
Hundreds of child advocates filled the Capitol on Monday in support of legislation they say would treat young girls and boys involved in prostitution as victims, not criminals. But Christian groups have come out against the Republican-backed measure, saying it would legalize juvenile prostitution and just make the problem worse.
Lawrenceville man charged with molesting 5-year-old
LAWRENCEVILLE -- A Lawrenceville man is behind bars after police said he performed oral sex on a 5-year-old female relative.
Suwanee man killed in crash
CUMMING -- A Suwanee man was among two killed Sunday night in a head-on collision in Forsyth County, officials said.
Georgia-based company closing offices
WILKESBORO, N.C. -- An Atlanta-based financial services company is closing its collections offices in Duluth and Sandy Springs.
Police investigating two weekend drive-by shootings
SUWANEE -- Police have arrested two people and are investigating a pair of drive-by shootings Saturday on Old Suwanee Road.
Norcross Women's Club, Lions cry foul over arts festival ruling
NORCROSS -- Members of the Norcross Women's Club and Norcross Lions Club are not happy about a decision made Monday regarding the annual arts festival.
Prep Roundup: Wesleyan wins first Metro Invite title
ATLANTA -- Wesleyan's boys team broke four school records this past weekend on the way to winning the prestigious Metro Atlanta Swimming and Diving Championships, a 40-year-old event held at Westminster.
Terminally ill Barrow sheriff's deputy marries with days to live
ATHENS -- It wasn't the fairy tale wedding most brides dream of, but that didn't matter.Keni Carter and Chris Hulett held hands at the front of the Athens Regional Medical Center chapel Friday afternoon, as a Barrow County probate judge led them through a five-minute ceremony.
Obama unveils $3.83T budget
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama unveiled a multitrillion-dollar spending plan Monday, pledging an intensified effort to combat high unemployment and asking Congress to quickly approve new job-creation efforts that would boost the deficit to a record-breaking $1.56 trillion.
NATION IN BRIEF: Toyota tells dealers parts on way to fix pedals
WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its dealers should get parts to fix a sticky gas pedal problem by the end of this week as the automaker apologized to customers and tried to bring an end to a recall that has affected 4.2 million vehicles worldwide.
WORLD IN BRIEF: Female suicide bomber kills 54
BAGHDAD -- A female suicide bomber detonated her explosives inside a way station for Shiite pilgrims Monday, killing 54 people and rattling security officials who are struggling against a possible rise in violence before key elections next month.
PEOPLE IN BRIEF: Beyonce wins six Grammys, the most ever by a woman
It's a tribute to the Grammys' success at becoming more a musical spectacle than an awards show that on the night she made history, Beyonce was just another face in the crowd.
Polish scientists say 3 Neanderthal teeth have been found
WARSAW, Poland -- A team of Polish scientists said Monday they have discovered three Neanderthal teeth in a cave, a find they hope may shed light on how similar to modern humans our ancestors were.
Sports briefs
Jackets' Pierce-Joyner named ACC legend
Shooting Star
SNELLVILLE -- Katie Mallow's on-court personality contradicts the smiling, engaging high-schooler she is every day.Her face shows much less emotion during basketball games, offering up a more stoic look than her classmates see day to day. That doesn't mean the Brookwood junior doesn't get fired up from time to time during the heat of games.
GAC names head coach
Greater Atlanta Christian has its new head football coach, and it is someone who is no stranger to Georgia high school football or postseason success.The Norcross school announced 46-year-old Tim Cokely, who has led one of Florida's most successful programs during the last two decades, as its head coach Monday.
DeMercy leaves 'Noles
The Gwinnett, and specifically Norcross, contingent playing Atlantic Coast Conference basketball shrunk by one Sunday with the announcement that Jordan DeMercy is leaving the Florida State program.
Factory activity fueling modest economic recovery
NEW YORK-- Hopes that America's factories will help drive the economic recovery gained support Monday from news that manufacturing activity grew in January to its strongest point since 2004.
The fairytale continues for Taylor Swift, who caps banner year with Grammy for best album
LOS ANGELES -- It's been a year of "Fearless" and fairytales for Taylor Swift. The 20-year-old country cutie -- who has been on a winning streak for months with her hit album, "Fearless" -- won four Grammy Awards Sunday, including the night's top prize, album of the year.
Lady Gaga leads Grammys' galactic fashion parade
All eyes on the red carpet at Sunday's Grammy Awards went straight to Lady Gaga and her solar-system gown that was totally out of this world.
Beyonce takes 6 Grammys, makes history
It's a tribute to the Grammys' success at becoming more a musical spectacle than an awards show that on the night she made history, Beyonce was just another face in the crowd.
Terminally ill Barrow sheriff's deputy marries with days to live
ATHENS — It wasn't the fairy tale wedding most brides dream of, but that didn't matter.
Norcross Women's Club, Lions cry foul over arts festival ruling
NORCROSS — Members of the Norcross Women's Club and Norcross Lions Club are not happy about a decision made Monday regarding the annual arts festival.
DeMercy leaves 'Noles
The Gwinnett, and specifically Norcross, contingent playing Atlantic Coast Conference basketball shrunk by one Sunday with the announcement that Jordan DeMercy is leaving the Florida State program.
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