Gwinnett Daily Post | News for Friday, May 25, 2012

Wang takes win in relief

Rick Ankiel hit a two-run triple in Washington's four-run first inning, Ryan Zimmerman padded the lead with a three-run double in the seventh and the first-place Nationals beat the slumping Atlanta Braves 7-4 Friday night.

McCoughtry, Harding lead Atlanta rout of Liberty

Angel McCoughtry knew the Atlanta Dream couldn't afford another slow start to the season. The Dream dropped their first three games and nine of their first 12 last season before advancing to the WNBA finals for the second straight year.

Gwinnett rallies from five down for 13-8 win

Nothing went right for the G-Braves at the start. They gave up five runs in the first inning, committed a pair of errors and by the end of the second inning were on their second pitcher of the night.

DALY: Certified arborists can help trees in trouble

A certified Aborist can help you ensure your trees stay strong and healthy.

Smoltz creates buzz at Coolray with book signing

Former Braves pitcher signs new book at Coolray Field.

LETTERS: Yarbrough's humor hits home

In today's world where humor is almost non-existent, I found your column ("Skeeter has a lot to learn about politics," May 19, 6A) delightful and it elicited more than a few chuckles from me.

LETTERS: Aimee Copeland a true inspiration

Aimee and her family have been amazing inspirations throughout their ordeal.

HUCKABY: Young people are answering the call: Send Me Now

"How can one believe in him of whom he has not heard? And how can they hear unless someone preaches?" Romans 10:14. Don't you hate it when folks bother you by coming door to door to preach to you?

YARBROUGH: An open letter to georgia's public school teachers

I write to applaud you for having made it through another year in Georgia's public schools. Good for you.

STATE BASEBALL: Championship breakdown

A position-by-position look of the Class AAAAA state high school baseball championship series between Parkview and Brookwood

Panthers, Broncos ready to rumble for state baseball title

Advance on the Class AAAAA state baseball championship series between Parkview and Brookwood

Gwinnett's first high school baseball all-star game planned at Coolray

Showcase to feature county's top senior players

Parachuters, patriotic songs entertain crowd in Suwanee

The Gwinnett Community Band put on a concert featuring patriotic music on Friday night. The Silver Wings parachute team from Fort Benning landed at Suwanee Town Center.

GCPD officer charged with sharing explicit video with minors

Officer David D. Lowe, 26, graduated from the police academy May 10

Killian Hill's Atteberry to play for Oglethorpe baseball

Senior helped Cougars to a pair of GCAA titles during his career

Gymnastics championship at Arena draws nearly 18K

The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships at the Arena at Gwinnett Center drew nearly 18,000 people.

Meadowcreek to honor late principal with golf tourney

Mustangs to host fundraiser tourney for Bob Jackson on June 14 at Heritage Golf Club

6 years after key DNA hit, murder suspect to face Gwinnett prosecution

Indiana prisoner to be tried in Gwinnett for woman's brutal murder in 2003.

MCLEOD: How I reframed paying my taxes

Whken it comes to attitudes, how you frame your conversation makes all the difference.

RICH: The Yankee muse

When it comes to inspiration, I'm hoping that opposites really do attract.

JENKINS: Summer blockbusters can become rainy fall Saturday fare

When it comes to movies, you've got to decide which blockbuster is big enough to shell out the big bucks.

LARSON: Real fishermen reel in more than just fish

Upcoming local fishing events provide a lot more than just a catch.

Duluth Rotary team wins clay shooting title

A team from the Duluth Rotary Club recently won the title at a clay shooting tournament fundraiser. The five-man Duluth team bested a field of 25 at the inaugural Don't Drink and Drive Sporting Clay Shoot at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville.. Put on by Operation One Voice, the tournament

Barrow emergency responders highlight one of their own on National EMS Week

Barrow officials say former Rookie of the Year stands for what National EMS Week is all about.

Corner Bakery Cafe opens first Gwinnett location

Corner Bakery Cafe to give away food during opening celebration in Peachtree Corners.

GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: North Gwinnett senior named award finalist

Sa Rang Lee of Sugar Hill, a senior at North Gwinnett High School, will be presented with an engraved bronze medallion to recognize his selection as a distinguished finalist in the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

'World Changers' coming back to Sugar Hill

Group brings young adults to community in order to assist families and homeowners that need help maintaining their home

GAB: Lawrenceville mayor to host breakfast for World War II vets

Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson is hosting a breakfast on Monday, Memorial Day morning, for any World War II veterans who would like to participate.

B98.5 hosts free summer movies

The radio station brings "Dolphin's Tale" and "Kung Fu Panda 2" to Lawrenceville in June.

Jordan Rager, David Greene join benefit event for Aimee Copeland

Loganville musician Jordan Rager and former University of Georgia quarterback David Greene have signed on to participate next month in festivities to support the family of Aimee Copeland, the Snellville native recovering from a rare flesh-eating bacteria.

Veteran markers memorialize soldiers on Memorial Day

The city remembers veterans who have passed away during Memorial Day weekend.

Hill — Hare

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Howard Hill of Snellville announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Lindsay Hill of Stone Mountain, to Thomas James Hare of Stone Mountain, son of Dixie Hare Shephard of Atlanta and Thomas Farley Hare of Decatur.

Daniels — Hogan

Vanessa Daniels of Decatur announces the engagement of her daughter, Ebony Nicole Daniels of Snellville, to Dante Lamar Hogan of Snellville, son of Annie Grace Hogan of Decatur.

Vaughn — Smith

Julie and Gary Vaughn of Oklahoma City, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Re' Vaughn of Denver, to Bryan Taylor Smith of Denver, son of Greg and Tricia Smith of Lawrenceville.

Harris — Jeffords

Kevin and Cindy Harris of Grayson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Michele Harris of Grayson, to Ross Michael Jeffords of Sugar Hill, son of Lawrence and Susan Jeffords of Sugar Hill.

Ga. unveils new state website design

ATLANTA (AP) -- The state has unveiled its new website featuring access to 115 state agencies.. Gov. Nathan Deal said Friday that http://georgia.gov is the no. 1 way that Georgians interact with state government. It includes an easier to use search function and a blog that highlights noteworthy happenings

Spectators succumb to heat at Cobb graduation ceremony

Ambulances were called to a high school graduation ceremony near Atlanta Friday to treat spectators for heat-related symptoms.

Ga. Perimeter College to lay off about 185 workers

The interim leader of Georgia Perimeter College says the school plans to lay off about 185 employees as part of a broader effort to cut spending.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: Beating prescription abuse

Ari Russell, executive director of GUIDE, talks about prescription drug abuse being closer than you think in this edition of People Helping People.

Man found on river bank later dies at hospital

Rescuers searching for a man who wandered away from his subdivision spotted him by helicopter and found him face-down on a Chattahoochee River bank, but he later died at a hospital.

First smog alert of year declared in Atlanta metro

Authorities have declared the first smog alert of the year for metro Atlanta, where unhealthy levels of ozone are expected to climb..

Gator sightings reported in Barrow Co. pond

Police and residents in the northeast Georgia town of Statham say an alligator has been living in a local pond, making for an unusual situation so far north of where the reptiles typically roam.

Passengers: Atlanta airport shuttles take too long

Officials at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta say they are considering adding more shuttle buses to and from its new international terminals after complaints from passengers.

GSU gets grant to study literacy in deaf children

ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia State University researchers have received a $10 million grant to create a research center to help improve reading for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.. The center, called the National Research and Development Center for Literacy and Deafness, will be the first of its

Robins AFB says farewell to retiring top civilian

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE (AP) -- Airmen and employees at Robins Air Force base in middle Georgia are saying goodbye to the base's top civilian.. Darly Israel retired Thursday after a 36-year government career. He served as executive director of the base's Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, which performs

Georgia's shrimp season set to open next week

BRUNSWICK (AP) -- Shrimping season in Georgia is almost here.. The state's Department of Natural Resources says Georgia's waters are will open for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp on May 30 at 6 a.m. Coastal Resources Division biologist Jim Page says the abundance of white shrimp in the

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