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Dirk Christensen
Dirk Glen Christensen, age 55, of Grayson, GA passed away February 18, 2011. Arrangements by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, "A FAMILY COMPANY" 770-963-2411.
Shelby Smith
Shelby Jean Smith, age 73, of Lilburn, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, February 21, 2011 at Floral Hills ...
Kevin Mcdowell
Kevin A. McDowell, age 46, of Duluth, GA passed away February 18th, 2011. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 770-448-5757
Daryl Frachiseur
Daryl Scott Frachiseur, age 43 of Auburn, GA died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville Chapel 770-962-3100 www.stewartfh.com
DeShields delivers crown to Norcross
DeShields scored 34 points, none more important than her third-quarter flurry, as the Blue Devils erased some painful memories of the past with a 59-44 win over North Gwinnett on Saturday for the Region 7-AAAAA title.
LARSON: Gwinnett Library gives customers key to culture
Time was if you heard any storytelling at the library, it was courtesy of a volunteer mom sitting on the floor with 10 toddlers squeezed in between two overloaded bookshelves. Same goes for art exhibits, which amounted to a bulletin board thrown together with whatever construction paper those same volunteer moms could find in a cardboard box stashed under the checkout desk.
Norcross boys back on top
The Blue Devils, looking nothing like the team that started with a 5-8 record, finished off its second straight Region 7-AAAAA tournament championship Saturday night with a 59-56 victory over top-seeded Peachtree Ridge.
GAC boys win region
Veteran Greater Atlanta Christian basketball coach Eddie Martin has four state championships and more than 600 wins on his resume, but he looked as if he had won his first game Saturday night as his team celebrated at midcourt after winning the Region 6-AA championship.
Wrestling notes: Mill Creek's Hagen knocks off defending champ
DULUTH — No one expected Austin Hagen to win.
Wilkins leads Wolves to region title
ATLANTA — Not having lost since before Christmas, the No. 1-ranked Wesleyan girls appear poised for a fourth straight state-title run.
Gladiators crumble in third vs. Florida
ESTERO, Fla. — The Gwinnett Gladiators gave up four goals in the third period and could not hang on in a 7-3 loss to the Florida Everblades on Saturday night at the Germain Arena.
Wesleyan bounces back to beat Stars
ATLANTA — The Wesleyan boys won the Class A state title a year ago despite not having a single home game. This year the Wolves get at least one, but it will be in the new preliminary round.
Brookwood fights way to region title
LILBURN — Often, in important games like Saturday’s Region 8-AAAAA girls championship, the story can be told at the charity stripe.
Woodall may join town halls via video
LAWRENCEVILLE — An open bill in Washington, D.C., may prevent U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Lawrenceville, from attending today’s town hall meetings in person.
PEOPLE IN BRIEF: Elizabeth Taylor improving but still hospitalized
Elizabeth Taylor improving but still hospitalized
OUR VIEW: Another year, another defeat for Sunday sales
The Republican caucus took a vote about Sunday liquor sales this week, effectively ending your chance to do the same. Though there could be another round of discussions on the issue, it looks like it’s last call for a vote on Sunday sales this year.
PARKER: Women's lib spawns new breed of conservatives
Now would be a very good time to be a cartoonist. Or perhaps not. As the late cartoonist Doug Marlette frequently lamented, “How do you cartoon a cartoon? We’re living in ‘Toon Town.’”
CID to host meeting on US 29 study
LILBURN — The Lilburn Community Improvement District will host an open house for its U.S. Highway 29 corridor study in March.
NATION IN BRIEF: Fla. boy doused in chemicals in better condition
Fla. boy doused in chemicals in better condition
WORLD IN BRIEF: Egypt officially recognizes moderate Islamic party
Egypt officially recognizes moderate Islamic party
Prep Roundup: Hebron girls earn No. 4 state seed
ATHENS — Fourteen points and eight rebounds from Ziah Dorsey were not enough for Hebron in the Region 8-A consolation game loss to Athens Christian 41-39.
Early morning fire destroys Dacula home
DACULA — An early morning fire Saturday destroyed a Dacula home in the 1600 block of Harbins Road, officials said.
KING: We await the governor living up to his promise
Georgians may be interested to see the latest United States Border Patrol apprehension figures.
WILLIAMS: A cheap way to fix some busy roads
Gwinnett County has historically employed distinctive solutions in meeting the needs of its thriving communities. Everything from our educational system to water treatment has gained national notoriety for high standards of excellence.
Berkmar ends Archer's run
LILBURN — Berkmar’s boys were quite aware of the underdog act Archer had played all week during the Region 8-AAAAA boys basketball tournament.
O'REILLY: No offense, Mr. Mayor
We live in a touchy age where any ethnic remark is a blowtorch. Your mom might have told you never to talk about politics or religion, but these days, mother should include race and ethnicity in her maternal guidance.
