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Worker rescued after collapse at home of Falcons player
Emergency personnel rescued a construction worker Tuesday afternoon after a retaining wall collapsed and trapped him in a hole outside a Buford home.
Gwinnett names new fire chief
Casey Snyder was promoted as Gwinnett's new fire and emergency services chief to replace the retiring Bill Myers.
GCPS students graduate from 21 different schools
Monday night marked the district's first graduation ceremony of the week, and there's seven more planned tonight all over Gwinnett County.
Cops: Special needs parapro had sex with student
Cops: Parapro at Special Needs School of Gwinnett had sex with 17-year-old student more than 20 times
Co-defendant found guilty in '11 robbery-murder
Sentencing is scheduled for Thursday for a co-defendant in the 2011 drug-robbery murder of Angelo Larocca. Hunter Davis was guilty on all six counts after the state's evidence showed he coordinated the incident through telephone data and text messages.
Four indicted in international sex ring with Gwinnett ties
Three men accused of bringing Mexican women to Atlanta area for prostitution
Local company finds niche in the movies
From "Fast Five" to "Anchorman 2", Buford company Atlanta Waterjet has made its mark. The compnay is one of many from the county and state that will participate in the Georgia Manufacturing Exop on June 8.
Bowling alley to upgrade in Peachtree Corners
Brunswick's at 6345 Spalding Drive will re-open in the middle of July with new equipment, restaurant and furniture.
Peachtree Corners votes to accept grant
PEACHTREE CORNERS -- The mayor and city council voted to accept a local maintenance and improvement grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation during Tuesday's city council meeting.. The 2013 grant deadline has already passed, but the city can still receive the $128,785.90 as long as it can come up
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Library wins awards for commitment to arts
Gwinnett County Public Library Wins Top Award from the Georgia Arts Network and a "Gwinnie" from the Hudgens
New Norcross Walmart hiring 200
Walmart expects to hire 200 people to work at its store in Norcross, scheduled to open this summer.
Officials expect delays due to work on I-985
Work is scheduled for Interstate 985 in Gwinnett through the end of June.
High court rules in favor of bank in Suwanee foreclosure case
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled in favor of a bank in a foreclosure case in Suwanee that resulted in an eviction.
Out to Lunch ... with Colin Rhoden
"Out To Lunch" is a periodic feature that allows readers to learn about the people behind the titles in Gwinnett County through a lunch-time conversation with a member of the GDP staff.
IN BRIEF: Local man named VP of business development
A local man has been named vice president of business development for W.H. Bass Inc. General Contractors.
Weekend weather brings E. coli concerns, road closure
E. coli levels in Chattahoochee considered dangerous when greater than 235; Monday afternoon estimate was at more than 30,000
State Democratic party chair disciplined
Loganville attorney Mike Berlon was reprimanded by the Georgia Supreme Court in a disciplinary matter.
Top 10 most popular stories from May 13-19
The 10 most popular stories on the Gwinnett Daily Post website during the week of May 13-19.
Weekly restaurant health inspections for May 20
Each week the Daily Post takes a snapshot of restaurant scores from around Gwinnett County that have been released by the Gwinnett County Health Department.
Sunday morning storms cause problems across county
Firefighters were kept busy early Sunday morning responding to numerous storm related emergencies.
Several Gwinnett students get military appointments
The following students from Gwinnett County Public Schools received military appointments.
Grayson church hosts movie night
The Movie in the Park series kicks off June 7 with "Wreck It Ralph" at Grayson Community Park.
School lunch menus for week of May 20
The following is the Gwinnett County Public Schools lunch menu for the week of May 20.
Concert, Braves game part of Suwanee Memorial Day weekend
The city of Suwanee will have a pair of events on Memorial Day weekend. The University of West Georgia Concert Band will perform and an Atlanta Braves game will be shown on a big screen in Town Center Park.
Local Crime
- Four indicted in international sex ring with Gwinnett ties 1 comment
- Co-defendant found guilty in '11 robbery-murder
- Cops: Special needs parapro had sex with student
- Cops: Mom threatened to blow up elementary school
- Cops: Winder man coaxes wife to plot his murder
- Man detained after fleeing from cops twice
- Sexual assault center being forced out of longtime home
- Still no murder charges in Duluth man's death
- GFL president now charged in rental dispute
- Sentencing reset for developer in Lasseter case 4 comments
Cities
- Peachtree Corners votes to accept grant
- Grayson church gathers to pray for Oklahoma tornado victims
- Four indicted in international sex ring with Gwinnett ties 1 comment
- Co-defendant found guilty in '11 robbery-murder
- Bowling alley to upgrade in Peachtree Corners
- GMC to host EMS awards event
- Local company finds niche in the movies
- Grayson church to hold prayer service for tornado victims
- Worker rescued after collapse at home of Falcons player 3 comments
- Cops: Special needs parapro had sex with student
Local Education
- GCPS students graduate from 21 different schools
- Phoenix High graduation packs arts center 1 comment
- Several Gwinnett students get military appointments 4 comments
- School lunch menus for week of May 20
- GAB: Kroger donates to local schools
- GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: National Merit Scholars announced
- Local students share struggles, victories 1 comment
- Valedictorians and salutatorians of area schools; grad schedules 2 comments
- Graduations begin for largest GCPS class ever
- More than 270 graduate from GGC
Blogs
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: 2013 OSCAR PICKS
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Best Picture Showcase returns
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: A few of my favorite things 2012 edition 1 comment
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Christmas TV really is special 2 comments
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: A little Halloween music
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Fright Night 1 comment
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: New fall TV has arrived
- THAT'S ENTERTAINEMENT: Adventures in Dragon*Coning
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: What's going on with Atlanta radio?
- THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Olympic fever
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Construction worker rescued
Officer-involved shooting in Buford
Swiftwater Training at Six Flags Over Georgia 2013
