Best-selling author to visit library
LAWRENCEVILLE — Sara Gruen’s latest novel hit bookstore shelves last week, just in time for Gwinnett residents to pick up a copy before the New York Times-bestselling author makes an appearance in Lawrenceville on Thursday.
Rotary Club joins forces with Kingdom Kids
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Gwinnett Rotary Club is helping make wishes come true for children battling difficult health issues for a second time.
Open mic night to help shelter for homeless women, children
An upcoming open mic night will benefit a planned emergency shelter for homeless women and children.
HGTV star to appear at grand opening of furniture store
HGTV star and home design expert Vern Yip will herald the grand opening of a specialty furniture retailer this week at The Avenue Webb Gin.
LOCAL EVENT: 'True West' offers poignant look at the lives of two brothers
Eric Michael Bragg slipped into the mind-set of seeing Jeffrey Scott Bailey as an older brother fairly easily.
Open mic night to help shelter for homeless women, children
LAWRENCEVILLE — An upcoming open mic night will benefit a planned emergency shelter for homeless women and children.
Shoppers flock to Stone Mountain for start of Yellow Daisy Festival
Shoppers began stopping by Karen Elliott's tent at 8 a.m. Thursday, two hours before the 42nd annual Yellow Daisy Festival officially opened. Photo slide show inside
Norcross liver recipient mentors, honors transplant champions
Amy Tippins was hemorrhaging and near death when the death of a stranger saved her life.
Mark your calendars for fall festivals in Gwinnett
Temperatures are slowly dropping and soon leaves will begin to lose their lush green colors ushering in the fall season which, for Gwinnett, is filled with festivals. Here’s a look at the events coming up this season.
Leadership program open to young girls
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Gwinnett organization dedicated to increasing self-esteem and leadership skills among girls and young women is gearing up for its annual leadership development program.
Yellow Daisy Festival kicks off Sept. 9
Kathy Barnes worked earlier this week sewing ribbons to the edges of a baby blanket she calls a tag-along, one of the signature items she will be selling during this year’s Yellow Daisy Festival.
Lionheart Theatre puts 'The Crucible' on stage
Accusations fly from the mouths of two girls — “I saw Sarah Good with the Devil!” Abigail Williams (played by Sarah Frey) cries. “I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!”
Going green earns Hamilton Mill library gold
LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Hamilton Mill library has been recognized as one of the most innovative, unique and challenging construction projects in the nation by the Building of America Network.
Paramore to play Arena on Wednesday
Taylor York spent about two years as a sort of auxiliary member of the band Paramore.
Clinic aims to reduce euthanized pets by controlling population
DULUTH -- When starting an animal rescue organization didn't have enough of an impact decreasing the number of unwanted pets euthanized by county animal control each year, Elizabeth Burgner and Lynette Purves decided to help control Gwinnett's pet over-population Bob Barker's way.
Man of steel: Local practices tai chi for mental, physical strength
As Min-Nan Sze demonstrates the first 13 motions of tai chi chuan, his body moves lithely in a slow, fluid grace, each motion blending into one.
Tutus for Tatas surpasses fundraising goal of $1M
Six years ago a Gwinnett team participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure set a lofty fundraising goal of $1 million to support the fight against breast cancer.
Dogs and owners invited to dock diving event
Dogs and their owners are invited to learn the ins and outs of the canine sport of dock diving this weekend. Dixie Dock Dogs, a nonprofit organization benefiting canine charities through the sport of dock diving, will facilitate training sessions at Lake Harbor Marina on Saturday, introducing owners and their dogs to the recreational activity.
A blank page: Suwanee to celebrate first-ever book festival
Love of a good book has the power to change lives.
2 local musicians to perform at 106 West
Two singer-songwriters that Gwinnett calls its own will perform together in an event music lovers will not want to miss.
Expanded GGC returns to class
LAWRENCEVILLE -- Homero Gonzales laughed at the idea of a traffic jam on the campus of Georgia Gwinnett College, but for a few minutes Monday, the college's first day of classes, that's what he saw.
Pierogi festival to feature more than tasty treats
This event was so successful in its first year, vendors ran out of the signature festival item within two-and-a-half hours.
Teens learn survival skills for driving
The tires on her SUV squealed as Laura Lawrence skidded through a water-soaked area of asphalt and around a line of small, bright orange cones.
Divers pull drowned man from Lake Lucerne
The body of a 28-year-old Atlanta man who fell from a boat into the waters of Lake Lucerne on Friday evening was recovered Saturday morning.
BOE officials take tours of schools
Jeannie Lanio wore a high-tech-looking device around her neck like a futuristic piece of jewelry as she taught biology class at Lanier High School on Thursday.
Funny men: Aurora to feature GGC comedian, two others tonight
His day job is helping coordinate auxiliary services for Georgia Gwinnett College, but at night, Mike Haun moonlights as a comedian.
INSIDE THE PERIMETER: The Fox is alive ...
The musical score. The cast. The touching story. These are a few of Mandy Bruno's favorite things as she takes a turn in the iconic role of Maria Rainer in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music," coming to Atlanta's Fox Theatre stage this week.
OUT IN THE CROWD: Suwanee's 'Rock & Jock' to feature Cowboy Mouth
It's an event that will combine music and sports -- rock and roll and country tunes performed live with appearances and autograph signings by athletes and coaches.
OUT IN THE CROWD: Suwanee's 'Rock & Jock' to feature Cowboy Mouth
It’s an event that will combine music and sports — rock and roll and country tunes performed live with appearances and autograph signings by athletes and coaches.
Clothes minded: Shoppers brave crowds for kids apparel sale
Tassa Hoenig perused one section of a long, double rack overflowing with gently used boys' shirts and pants Tuesday. Photo slide show inside
Family moves from suburbs to Dacula farm to focus on sustainability
Pilar Quintero spent a recent morning learning to dehydrate foods. The Dacula resident plans to extend the shelf life of the vegetables and spices she harvests from her two-acre garden. Dehydrating, she said, preserves the nutrients and the flavor of foods, unlike canning, in which the nutrients are lost.
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Charity poker tourney will benefit Haiti
DULUTH -- It's a game of cards in which everyone will walk away winners.
A girl and her goat: 12-year-old raises animal from birth at Duluth home
Madison Boles turns her head just so, allowing Lula to nibble on her earlobe.
Children's choir invites youngsters to join its first full season
The Lawrenceville Community Children's Choir will kick off its first full season Thursday with an open house and registration to fill its ranks with youngsters interested in learning more about the art and in joining a group active in performing for the local community.
Children's choir invites youngsters to join its first full season
LAWRENCEVILLE — A local youth choir is looking to expand its membership of children who enjoy making music together.
Wiggles' zany antics return to Gwinnett
As a "rososaurus," Dorothy the Dinosaur's cuisine of choice is the sweet-smelling -- and even sweeter tasting -- rose. It's a delicacy that children familiar with The Wiggles character bring with them to performances. During the children's musical group's latest show -- a Wiggle style circus coming to the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Saturday -- Dorothy will venture in the audience to collect hundreds of snacks.
Showcase gives fresh directors chance in spotlight
It's John Bates' first time sitting in the director's chair -- the 21-year-old Loganville resident has appeared on stage in shows with New London Theatre, but this time he's calling the shots from the wings.The play he is directing -- "Sherlock Holmes: A Case of Identity" -- is one Bates adapted himself for New London's One Act/New Directors Showcase, an annual presentation of short plays helmed by first-time directors
Wiggles' zany antics return to Gwinnett
As a “rososaurus,” Dorothy the Dinosaur’s cuisine of choice is the sweet-smelling — and even sweeter tasting — rose.
Bieber Fever hits Duluth
Riley Wilson celebrated her sixth birthday with teen pop sensation Justin Bieber.Photo slide show inside
Locals participate in quilting bee for charity
LILBURN -- A recent service project completed by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will bring comfort to infants and children who have been hospitalized and placed in foster care.
Hudgens Center to hold family day
A large, transparent window scene created during this event will complement The Hudgens Center for the Arts' beautiful koi pond.
Brookwood athletes lunch with retirees
LAWRENCEVILLE -- Jared Munday, a lineman for the Brookwood Broncos, talked football over lunch Wednesday with a couple of residents at the Lawrenceville retirement community Ashton Hall.
A personal touch: Kudzu Art Zone hosting new exhibit
Strings on a guitar. The doorway of a small church in Lititz, Pa. A goldfish pond that was dug by hand. An old shrimp boat unloading its catch.
INSIDE THE PERIMETER: Fox to host silent film screening with organist
Seated at an organ, Clark Wilson's job is to provide live soundtracks to silent films, trailing his fingers over the organ keys to manipulate an audiences' emotions as the story unfolds silently on screen.
Aurora starts season with 'Singin' in the Rain'
Rain falls on the Aurora Theatre stage as actor Justin Tanner tap dances through puddles, the pitter-patter of water droplets providing a fitting accompaniment for the song "Singin' in the Rain."
Aurora starts season with 'Singin' in the Rain'
Rain falls on the Aurora Theatre stage as actor Justin Tanner tap dances through puddles, the pitter-patter of water droplets providing a fitting accompaniment for the song “Singin’ in the Rain.”
Gwinnett welcomes more than 200 new educators
SUWANEE -- Some will be taking the helm of a classroom for the first time; others have left schools across the state and country to teach in Gwinnett.
Mall of Georgia to host fundraising broadcast
Mall of Georgia will be part of the largest radio fundraiser in the southeast when Atlanta area on-air personalities broadcast live from inside Aug. 6 and 7.
Duluth seniors take national Wii golf title
DULUTH -- Dolly Fyffe practiced her swing a couple of times, taking note of wind speed and direction, along with the power she was putting behind her club, before locking in her angle of approach and driving her golf ball into the air.
Tails of rescue: GSPCA cares for 25 dogs on cusp of expansion
Before the tawny-colored, long-haired Chihuahua now known as Sabrina arrived at a local rescue she was just a number.
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