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Officials react to lawmaker's idea to arm principals
A state lawmaker is proposing a bill to allow school systems to choose whether principals should be allowed to carry concealed weapons.
Long-time Falcons fans soak in memorable season
Several longtime Atlanta Falcons fans are enjoying this season, partly because they watched the team when it didn't win as much. One Grayson man enjoyed the win over Arizona with his pregnant wife at the Georgia Dome, who gave birth two days later. If the Falcons make the Super Bowl, the family plans to travel to New Orleans.
Supposed bank robbery a misunderstanding
When police arrived at a local bank Saturday afternoon, they were ready for a serious situation.
Hudgens Center to highlight black artists
The Duluth studio opens "The Dream: Five Black Artists, Five Voices" on Jan. 22.
Parades scheduled for MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations planned in Lawrenceville and Snellville Monday.
Singers from Gwinnett are part of inauguration ceremonies
Four students who graduated from schools in Gwinnett County will sing in Monday's Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.
Duluth's state of city address is Tuesday
Mayor Nancy Harris will address the Duluth community Tuesday during the ninth annual state of the city address.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local lawmakers named as deputy whips
Gwinnett Reps. Brockway, Clark and Pak named as deputy majority whips; Broun set constituent service days.
GAB: Contest celebrates MLK Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, LEGOLAND Discover Center is inviting students to submit a photo depicting their "perfect world" for a chance to win a field trip to the attraction.
Seeking state influence, local governments hiring lobbyists
ATLANTA -- If residents want to influence state policy, they call their Georgia lawmaker. When local governments want influence, they hire a lobbyist.. State lawmakers are supposed to represent their hometown interests in the General Assembly, which started its annual 40-day session this month. Even so, local governments spend
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Women named chief judges for three Gwinnett courts
Melodie Snell Conner, Pam South and Kristina Blum were recently chosen as chief judge for their benches, Superior, State and Magistrate.
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Stan Musial dies at age 92
Hall of Fame baseball player Stan Musial, who used an unorthodox batting style to become one of the sport's greatest hitters in 22 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, died on Saturday at age 92, his former team said in a statement.. Musial, adored by fans for his humility and
Seeking state influence, local governments hiring lobbyists
ATLANTA -- If residents want to influence state policy, they call their Georgia lawmaker. When local governments want influence, they hire a lobbyist.. State lawmakers are supposed to represent their hometown interests in the General Assembly, which started its annual 40-day session this month. Even so, local governments spend
Women named chief judges for three Gwinnett courts
Melodie Snell Conner, Pam South and Kristina Blum were recently chosen as chief judge for their benches, Superior, State and Magistrate.
Caldwell-Pope leads Georgia past LSU 67-58
Associated PressATHENS, Ga. (AP) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 22 points, Donte' Williams added 14 and Georgia snapped a three-game losing streak with a 67-58 victory over LSU on Saturday night.Johnny O'Bryant finished with 16 points and 14 rebounds as LSU (9-6, 0-4 Southeastern Conference) lost its fourth straight. The
Officials react to lawmaker's idea to arm principals
A state lawmaker is proposing a bill to allow school systems to choose whether principals should be allowed to carry concealed weapons.
Long-time Falcons fans soak in memorable season
Several longtime Atlanta Falcons fans are enjoying this season, partly because they watched the team when it didn't win as much. One Grayson man enjoyed the win over Arizona with his pregnant wife at the Georgia Dome, who gave birth two days later. If the Falcons make the Super Bowl, the family plans to travel to New Orleans.
Domingue stands tall as Gladiators snap streak
Gwinnett's Justin Bowers and Alex Belzile scored in the shootout, and Phoenix Coyotes prospect Louis Domingue stood on his head to lead the Gladiators over the Greenville Road Warriors 4-3 on Saturday night at the Bi-Lo Center.
PREP ROUNDUP: Mustangs win 16-team wrestling tourney
Meadowcreek won the 16-team Last Man Standing wrestling tournament Saturday in McDonough.
Parker, Spurs hold off hobbled Hawks
Tony Parker had 23 points and 12 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 98-93 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Supposed bank robbery a misunderstanding
When police arrived at a local bank Saturday afternoon, they were ready for a serious situation.
Dacula boys bounce back to outlast Mill Creek
Dacula boys head coach Russ Triaga was very open about how poorly his team played on Friday night in a loss to Central Gwinnett.
Hawks' Williams lost for season with ACL tear
Lou Williams was able to avoid a major injury during his seven years with Philadelphia. He wasn't so fortunate, though, in his first season back in Atlanta with the Hawks.
Seventy years later, NC WWII vet getting Purple Heart returned
RALEIGH, N.C. -- When Army Cpl. George Hemphill returned to North Carolina from fighting in World War II, he tried to put the horrors of life as an infantryman behind him by not talking about what he had seen. That included not asking about the Purple Heart he had received
Te'o provides answers, but more may be asked
NEW YORK -- Manti Te'o tried to put one of the strangest sports stories in memory behind him, insisting he was the target of an elaborate online hoax in which he fell for a fake woman created by pranksters, then admitting his own lies made the bizarre ordeal worse.. Whether
CES preps next crop of NFL hopefuls
Competitive Edge Sports in Duluth is training 40 players for upcoming NFL pro days and combines.
NFC championship: Two teams, different perspectives
ATLANTA -- The Falcons are well aware of just how desperate this city is for its first Super Bowl championship. Mike Peterson sees and hears it everywhere he goes.
Despite rocky college career, Butler still seeks NFL
Norcross grad Brice Butler is trying to help his NFL draft stock by training at CES in Duluth.
Inverso — Garrett
Jerri Inverso of Loganville announces the engagement of his daughter Brittony Lynn Inverso of Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Daniel Noah Garrett of Tuscaloosa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Garrett of Jasper, Ala.. The bride-elect is a graduate of South Gwinnett High School and the University of Alabama
Burris — Fennimore
John and Eleanor Burris of Duluth announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Nicole Burris of Orlando, Fla., to Matthew Scott Fennimore, of Orlando, son of Scott Fennimore of Jamaica, N.Y., and Pamela Fennimore of Marietta.. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Eugene Schleidt of Lawrenceville and
Nunn — Hawkins
Chris and Pam Nunn of Lawrenceville announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Lee Nunn of Lawrenceville, to Christopher David Hawkins of Loganville, son of Brian and Cathy Hawkins of Lilburn.. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jesse Frank and Jean Joiner of Flowery Branch and the
GAB: Contest celebrates MLK Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, LEGOLAND Discover Center is inviting students to submit a photo depicting their "perfect world" for a chance to win a field trip to the attraction.
Children's Place gets accreditation
The Children's Place at New Liberty UMC recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
GOOD NEWS: Local teacher is top social studies educator
A statewide organization has selected a local educator as Georgia's top social studies teacher.
Medieval Times offers discounted tickets
Through Feb. 3, the Lawrenceville castle offers $10 tickets for children's admission.
Duluth's Phoenix Community Coffee roasts for a good cause
The local roaster sells coffee to support nonprofits internationally.
New arts alliance off to great start
Large crowd turns out to first Lilburn Arts Alliance event.
Barrow Co. fire gets grant for education services
Department given $1,700 grant to purchase laptop, camera and accessories for fire prevention education efforts.
Suwanee to offer Citizens Police Academy
The city of Suwanee is acceptng applications for its popular Citizens Police Academy, which begins on Feb. 19. The deadline to apply is Feb. 4.
LARSON: Bonding to old ways sometimes best
No matter how many lists and charts and calendar items I enter into my computer, I still have to log into it every time I want to keep up with my list. But there is nothing like an old fashioned stack of neon pink, orange and green index cards on the kitchen counter "in my face" telling me what I need to do.
JENKINS: State militias: a simple answer to the gun-control debate
Not only would a standing militia provide all the justification citizens need to exercise their right to bear arms under the Second Amendment, but it would also create a powerful force of armed patriots should the state ever need to defend itself -- against enemies foreign or domestic.
Hudgens Center to highlight black artists
The Duluth studio opens "The Dream: Five Black Artists, Five Voices" on Jan. 22.
Parades scheduled for MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations planned in Lawrenceville and Snellville Monday.
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local lawmakers named as deputy whips
Gwinnett Reps. Brockway, Clark and Pak named as deputy majority whips; Broun set constituent service days.
Gwinnett road closures, Jan. 13 through 19
Gwinnett County road closures, Jan. 13 through 19
Musician from Athens dies at 48
ATHENS -- An Athens musician who served for years as road manager for the rock band the Drive-By Truckers has died.. Craig Lieske, 48, died Friday after being taken to Athens Regional Medical Center. Coroner Sonny Wilson said the cause of death was not immediately determined.. Lieske had long
Emory gets $10 million for breast cancer center
ATLANTA -- Emory University's cancer center has received $10 million in gifts to fund a center for breast cancer research and treatment.. The university said the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family has donated the money to the university's Winship Cancer Institute. The Glenn Family Breast Center will focus on supporting
Singers from Gwinnett are part of inauguration ceremonies
Four students who graduated from schools in Gwinnett County will sing in Monday's Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.
Duluth's state of city address is Tuesday
Mayor Nancy Harris will address the Duluth community Tuesday during the ninth annual state of the city address.
CEPEDA: Yes, get parents involved
CHICAGO -- Turnabout is fair play, and in no arena as much as that of student academic achievement. So after several years of hashing out policies focused on the quality of teacher education programs and teacher performance in the classroom, it's only right that the gaze of accountability should turn on parents.
PARKER: Lance's perhaps-too-prideful confession
NEW YORK -- To the world-weary, Lance Armstrong's confession to Oprah was just one more in a series.. The process of public contrition is by now yawningly familiar: Comfortably seated in front of cameras, the high priestess of the mea culpa faces the penitent.
O'REILLY: 'Just say yes' to whatever
If you have kids, you most likely prayed hard that they would avoid drugs and alcohol. Once a child becomes intoxicated, childhood is over. The young person will never be the same again. Thus, a sane society discourages substance abuse if only to protect children.
MARTA plans to raise fares
Atlanta's mass transit agency says it plans to raise fares by 25 cents in the coming fiscal year unless it manages to aggressively cut costs.
Fiery Orioles manager Earl Weaver dead at 82
BALTIMORE — Earl Weaver always was up for an argument, especially with an umpire.At the slightest provocation, the Earl of Baltimore would spin his hat back, point his finger squarely at an ump's chest and then fire away. The Hall of Fame manager would even tangle with his own players
Roe v Wade: After 40 years, deep divide is legacy
NEW YORK -- By today's politically polarized standards, the Supreme Court's momentous Roe v. Wade ruling was a landslide. By a 7-2 vote on Jan. 22, 1973, the justices established a nationwide right to abortion.. Forty years and roughly 55 million abortions later, however, the ruling's legacy is the opposite
E. William "Bill" York, Jr.
E. William “Bill” York, Jr., age 65, of Monroe, GA passed away January 17, 2013. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Monroe 770-267-2594.
William Dannelly
March 29, 1971 - January 17, 2013 William Christopher Dannelly was born on March 29, 1971 in Stuttgart, Germany to William Allen and Pamela Hulbert Dannelly. In 1972 his family brought ...
Harriet Strand
Harriet Isaacson Strand, age 79, of Tucker, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Bill Head Funeral Home and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. 770-564-2726.
Debbie McDaniel
Debbie McDaniel, age 64, of Bethlehem, GA passed away January 12, 2013.
Helen "Gertrude" Pruitt
Helen “Gertrude” Pruitt, age 83, of Winder, GA passed away January 18, 2013.
Dakota Waters
Dakota Waters age 17, of Lawrenceville, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Dakota was a student at Berkmar High School, Lilburn. He was preceded in death by his Brother: Jeremy ...
Doris Dodd
Doris Moss Dodd, age 80, of Snellville, Georgia, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Glenn Edwin Dodd in 2004 ...
Ovid "Kitty" Pierce
Ovid “Kitty” Pierce, age 88, of Monroe, GA passed away January 17, 2013.
