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Officials promote new alcohol consumption law in effect

Gov. Nathan Deal and officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Governor's Office of Highway Safety toured the state this week to promote the new alcohol consumption law that went into effect on Wednesday.

Peachtree Corners buys land to avoid apartments

Peachtree Corners closes on $11.5 million deal to purchase land along Peachtree Parkway.

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Commission to consider code of conduct after scandals

Commissioners discuss goals, including improving leadership, revitalizing older areas and ensuring the county water supply.

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Diverging-diamond conversion scheduled for early June

Officials have set aside the weekend beginning June 7 for the conversion of the Pleasant Hill Road bridge over Interstate 85 to a diverging-diamond interchange.

Library board OKs summer reading money, talks '14 budget

The Gwinnett County Public Library board approved a financial adjustment to its 2013 budget to purchase items for its summer reading curriculum on Monday.

Strategic planning sessions begin for commissioners

Commissioners work to prioritize county goals.

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Gwinnett fire chief Myers to retire

Fire Chief Bill Myers will step down May 24.

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Vines Garden Railroad celebrates seasonal opening

Vines Garden Railroad in Loganville held its seasonal grand opening on Saturday, which coincided with National Train Day. More than 200 people showed up to watch the trains travel over more than 1,00 feet of track.

Airport tower to remain open

The Federal Aviation Administration has canceled the planned closures of small airport towers.

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Possible plan for two-way streets on Lawrenceville's Square

Residents can comment on a plan to create two-way streets on Lawrenceville's Square.

Loganville, Walton heroes honored

LOGANVILLE -- Civilians and emergency personnel were publicly honored during Loganville's Thursday City Council meeting.. On March 14, a 911 call was made, reporting a man complaining of chest pain at First Baptist Church. Residents Brenda Zolnick and Anne Benford were on the scene. They placed that call, then began

Chickens, renters cause concern in Norcross area

Commissioners host the final session of a spring series of town hall meetings in the Norcross area Thursday.

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Parham named county support services director

Angelia Parham named as Gwinnett's support services director.

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Work approved for long-awaited Ga. 20 widening

Commissioners approved a contract Tuesday to begin the long-awaited widening of Ga. 20 Highway through Sugar Hill.

Dacula officials pave way for family center, drive-through cafe

DACULA -- Lloyd deLatour, owner of Great Beginnings child care center in Dacula, petitioned City Council members Thursday for rezoning of a 2.1-acre property and changes of conditions on another in an attempt to further his vision for his business in Dacula.. Council members granted deLatour rezoning of the

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