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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Grayson to hosts summer farmers' market
GRAYSON -- Grayson has decided to join its sister Gwinnett cities Lilburn and Snellville in sponsoring a farmers' market this summer.. Grayson Mayor Jim Hinkle announced at the council meeting Monday night that the market will be held Wednesday afternoons during the summer with June 5 as the opening date
Cops: Mom threatened to blow up elementary school
April Nicole Johnson barred from returning to Berkeley Lake Elementary School
New Norcross Walmart hiring 200
Walmart expects to hire 200 people to work at its store in Norcross, scheduled to open this summer.
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Public meeting held on hazard mitigation plan
Meeting to be held 3 p.m. Monday at county's emergency operation center on Hi Hope Road
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Leaders upset about IRS revelation
The roles of U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall and U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson in the aftermath of the IRS scandal; Karen Handel becomes fourth Senate candidate.
Primerica unveils global headquarters
With upbeat music, fireworks and Gov. Nathan Deal on hand, Primerica held a ribbon cutting for its new global headquarters on Friday afternoon in Duluth.
More than 270 graduate from GGC
Georgia Gwinnett College graduated more than 270 students Friday during its spring commencement.
Handel enters race for Chambliss' Senate seat
Karen Handel announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Friday.
Cops: Winder man coaxes wife to plot his murder
Winder man, texting wife as "Don Juan," plots own murder and tries to have wife arrested
Despite local couple's win, Powerball jackpot climbing
Loganville man won $1 million in Wednesday's drawing
Man detained after fleeing from cops twice
Jonathan Leonard Martin arrested by sheriff's office after fleeing from state patrol and police officers in separate incidents
Berkeley Lake changes tree removal requirements
Berkeley Lake changes tree removal requirements. Staff Correspondent. BERKELEY LAKE -- Deputy city administrator Pat Chapman presented proposed changes to the city's tree removal regulations Thursday, citing a need to lessen the burden on Berkeley Lake's Ordinance Enforcement Officer's time.. The new regulations, which the City Council approved unanimously, state
School board plans millage rate hike
A unanimous vote at Thursday's board of education meeting meant formal approval of a $1.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2014. Officials also tentatively adopted a millage rate increase of 1.30 mills over the previous year's rate.
Four elementary school principals named
Four veteran educators were tapped to lead local elementary schools for the 2013-14 year during a Thursday board of education meeting.
Sherlock, Watson hit the stage in Snellville
New London Theatre presents "Hound of the Baskervilles."
Laughter to raise funds for Duluth nonprofit
The Rotary Club of Gwinnett County is hosting a comedy night with David Ferrell to raise funds for Rainbow Village.
ART BEAT: 'Aladdin' takes stage by Northeast Atlanta Ballet
This ballet was brought back to the stage due to popular demand.
Day of art comes to Suwanee
The fourth annual Arts in the Park returns to Suwanee's Town Center Park.
Local Crime
- 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
- Mom called cops to year's third officer-involved killing 7 comments
- Man pleads guilty in stabbing deaths of young sons 1 comment
Cities
- Cops: Special needs parapro had sex with student
- Phoenix High graduation packs arts center 1 comment
- Grayson to hosts summer farmers' market
- Cops: Mom threatened to blow up elementary school
- New Norcross Walmart hiring 200 2 comments
- Officials expect delays due to work on I-985 1 comment
- High court rules in favor of bank in Suwanee foreclosure case
- Out to Lunch ... with Colin Rhoden
- IN BRIEF: Local man named VP of business development 1 comment
- Weekly restaurant health inspections for May 20 1 comment
Local Education
- 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
- School board plans millage rate hike 21 comments
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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Officer-involved shooting in Buford
Swiftwater Training at Six Flags Over Georgia 2013
First-hand accounts from firefighters held hostage
