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911 call by firefighter hostage taker an eerie one

Hostage taker reportedly fired six shots; officer fired 15 back

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Hostage firefighters ID'd, discuss suspect's motive

Crew members' experience levels range from rookie to 20-year veteran

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Officer in hostage standoff is acclaimed firearms expert, ID'd

Police identify the officer shot during last week's hostage standoff as Sgt. Jason Teague, a 17-year veteran of the Gwinnett Police Department.

Suwanee indie film series wraps up Monday

The final film in the monthly independent film circuit series is scheduled to be shown on Monday at the Movie Tavern in Suwanee.

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GOOD NEWS: Art auction raises thousands for Relay

North Gwinnett High School's Annual Relay for Life Art Auction recently raised more than $6,200 in the fight against cancer.

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Young inventors impress seniors, advance to world festival

A group of 11- to 13-year-olds won a state competition in January and had a sendoff party on Friday to leave for the First Lego League World Festival later this month in St. Louis. One invention they made was a wedge-shaped cushion that helps senior citizens get out of chairs easily.

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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.