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Family of man who died in hostage standoff releases statement

The family of Lauren Brown released a statement that praised first responders for their work in Wednesday's hostage incident.

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Suwanee man hasn't missed a Masters since 1969

Suwanee's David Whitfield made his first trip to Augusta National in 1969 as a 9-year-old with his grandfather.

Officer shot during firefighter standoff to go home soon

Officer was shot in forearm before returning fire

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Firefighters, officer recovering from planned attack

The bravery of the five firefighters was lauded in a press conference on the Wednesday’s events, which left one police officer shot and one man dead.

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Hostage taker was solitary man with unclear motives

Neighbors say they didn't know much about Lauren Holman Brown, the man who held five firefighters hostage on Wednesday. Not even his last name.

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Firefighters rescued, suspect dead in standoff

One man is dead and a Gwinnett police officer and four firefighters are wounded after the SWAT team ended a hostage situation in Suwanee on Wednesday evening.

Truck loses load of steel, causes Buford Highway to close

A truck that lost its load of steel in Suwanee on Monday caused Buford Highway to be closed for a few hours.

Suwanee Arts in the Park deadline soon

Suwanee's Arts in the Park festival returns on May 18. Vendor and exhibitor applications are due by the end of April for the hands-on event.

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Young bioscientists tour Gwinnett Tech

Gwinnett Technical College recently hosted 40 North Gwinnett High School biotechnology students, giving them an up-close-and-personal look at careers in the fast-growing field.

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Firefighters douse vehicle fire

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish heavy fire coming from a passenger van just after 2 p.m. off Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Suwanee.

Suwanee Big Splash fountain opens today

The popular Big Splash Fountain at Suwanee's Town Center Park will be turned on Monday. City officials again encourage daycares and other organized groups to make reservations

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Police: 3 teens stole 4 iPhones from Peachtree Ridge students

Gwinnett Police arrested three teenagers and charged them with stealing four iPhones from four Peachtree Ridge High students. After the phones were stolen, they were sold police say.

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Runners, dogs brave rain for Run for Rescues

Rain and cold didn't deter more than 300 runners and their dogs as the Georgia SPCA hosted its fourth Run for Rescues 5K and Fun Run on Saturday.

Scavenger hunt returns to Suwanee

Suwanee's award-winning scavenger hunt competition, the Super Incredible Race returns for its second installment next month. Pre-registration is required by April 5.

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Suwanee picks photo contest winners

The 2013 Snap Suwanee winning photographs are now on exhibit at Suwanee City Hall.