CLINE: Volunteer group makes impact at SaltLight Center
A group of employees from BB&T helped remodel the center's "strength" room, making it more practical and welcoming for the homeless women and children who stay there.
CLINE: Hotel proposal should be a "no-brainer" but isn't
The proposed Marriott hotel that would be built at Gwinnett Center looks like a great deal for the county. But the BOC must make sure it doesn't also improperly benefit one of its own.
CLINE: A family of fun
Alana Greene and her family recently completed a major challenge -- to find something fun to do every day for a year. And write a blog about it.
CLINE: Copeland's battle continues as does Snellville's support
Aimee Copeland went through some ups and downs last week, her father reports. But as the South Gwinnett grad continues to fight, her hometown of Snellville continues its support.
CLINE: Hi-Hope Center working toward more community connections
Center also has openings for direct support professionals to work weekend shifts.
CLINE: A reminder of people's goodness
Blood drive to support Aimee Copeland proof of people's inherent goodness.
CLINE: A game show family
The Squillace family grew up watching game shows together. On Monday they'll be on one when "Family Feud" airs with them as contestants.
CLINE: The name game
When Kevin and Rea Queen were looking for names for their children, they wanted something unique. From there, a family tradition linked to North Carolina was born.
CLINE: Grissom gives voice to fight against cancer
Honoree Chip Grissom made an inspring speech about what it's like to battle, and beat, cancer.
CLINE: Local groups prove Gwinnett's homeless no longer hidden
I first moved to Gwinnett more than two decades ago, and like others who have been here that long or longer, I've seen a myriad of change in the county.
CLINE: Always good to get off the beaten path
Familiarity is fine, but sometimes it's much more fun to not know where you're going.
CLINE: Going to the dogs not a bad thing
SUWANEE -- We all know that every dog has its day. But this past weekend I was reminded they get some mornings, too, as the Georgia SPCA hosted its Run for the Rescues 5K.
CLINE: Remembering the kindess of Furman Bisher
Furman Bisher won awards too numerous to name in his distinguised sports writing career, but my top memory of him is the way he treated his fellow writers no matter how large or small the paper.
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