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Meghan Kotowski

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Movie Tavern offers flicks, food and beverages

The new theater offers a simple answer to date night.

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American Indian Festival brings past to present

Different tribes come together to celebrate their heritage.

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THE DISH: Golden Krust

Snellville's Golden Krust serves Caribbean food, including Jamican patties, jerk chicken and island pastries.

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Sugarloaf Country Club opens houses for the public

The Women's Club Charity Boards hosts its annual Leisure Living Tour to benefit four local charities.

Dacula dedicates park on Memorial Day

The city of Dacula celebrates Memorial Day with festival, races, parade and park dedication.

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Hudgens Center holds annual meeting, appreciation event

The nonprofit gives awards to volunteers and others at annual event.

THE DISH: Dos Pancakes

This Buford restaurant serves breakfast, Mexican and barbecue.

Celebrate Armed Forces Day 2012 in Gwinnett

LAWRENCEVILLE -- Saturday is Armed Forces Day, a national holiday celebrating and remembering those who have fought and continuously fight for our country.

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Gwinnett senior citizens graduate

Gwinnett Senior Leadership students graduated after attending a nine session program about Gwinnett County.

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Sugarloaf house tours return

The country club's Women's Club organized its annual tours for charity.

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Duluth resident founds new nonprofit

Kenita Pierce-Lewis founded H.O.P.E. as a way to help single parents attend college.

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Lawrenceville Walk-N-Rollathon aimed to spread awareness

The Brendan B. McGinnis Congenital CMV Foundation is hosting its fifth annual CMV Awareness Walk-N-Rollathon on May 19 at Bethesda Park.

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Hunter to run for BOC

Tommy Hunter has announced his candidacy as the County Commissioner for District 3.

THE DISH: Tipsy Pig BBQ

This barbecue joint offers Memphis style sandwiches out of the local Shell Station.

Lawrenceville Ghost Tours return to haunt participants

Participants roam the city streets learning stories from the past.

Woofstock takes over Suwanee's Town Center Park

Star 94 hosts annual pet party for four-legged companions.

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Gwinnett Tech dean remembered for sense of humor

The Lawrenceville resident will be remembered for his work, humor and love of his family.

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Ruby Tuesday closes due to 'underperforming'

The restaurant's Highway 78 location closed its doors on May 6.

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Grammy nominated performer plays in Lawrenceville

Gretchen Peters performs her album "Hello Cruel World" at the Bowman House Concert Series May 5.

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Lawrenceville trolleys back through May

Riders learn about Lawrenceville's past while riding on a trolley.

Barefoot in the Park kicks off with gala

"Carnevale" starts Barefoot in the Park's weekend celebration of the arts.

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Former Gwinnett resident publishes first novel

Channing Allen, former Lawrenceville resident and Brookwood High School graduate publishes "Wells Without Water."

The Aurora Theatre presents golf comedy for spring

"Fox on the Fairway" brings comedy to the sport of golf through May 27.

American Cancer Society hosts annual Relay for Life fundraiser

The annual event kicks off May 4 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.

Buford hosts annual spring festival

The Historic Buford Spring Festival brings music, food and entertainment to the area on May 5.

THE DISH: Myung Ga Won

Myung Ga Won specializes in Korean barbecue and noodles 24-hours a day.

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American Idol, Underwood to play the Arena at Gwinnett Center

Two new major acts coming to Duluth.

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Grayson Day brings fun, festivities to the community

Thousands of locals attended the 33rd annual Grayson Day Event for food, music and fun.

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Chesney, McGraw to play Georgia Dome

On June 3, country music superstars Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw stop by the venue for their Brothers of the Sun Tour.. "We are extremely excited to

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APASSIONATA takes stage for one night with horses

Horses are front and center for APASSIONATA's first U.S. tour, "The Beginning."

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12Stone Church breaks ground for new location

The ground breaking for The John C. Maxwell Leadership Center and Sugarloaf Campus of 12Stone Church is May 4.

2012 Spring/Summer list of festivals

Now that the weather has warmed up, you've put away your winter clothes and remembered how nice it is to wear scandals again, it's time to enjoy the sunshine -- and you'll have plenty of opportunities around the county. Here's a list of some festivals in Gwinnett happening through August

'Jersey Boys' musical comes to the Fox Theatre

The story about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons plays from May 22 to June 10.

THE DISH: El Real Mexican Grill

Lawrenceville's El Real Mexican Grill serves up authentic Mexican as well as Tex-Mex dishes.

Grayson celebrates traditional festival

Grayson Day Festival takes place April 28 in the city's community park.

Cities across the county raise funds for charities

Suwanee, Lilburn and Norcross host different events to raise money for several charities.

Gwinnett Humane Society gears up for PAWfest

On May 5, Tribble Mill Park hosts dogs and their owners for the annual fundraiser.

NOW WE'RE COOKING: Butternut squash soup

Attention bacon fanatics: This is the recipe for you.

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Gwinnett Girl Scouts send troops cookies

Troops and leaders met with military personnel to say, "thank you" by donating more than 115,000 boxes of cookies.

Hawks, food trucks in Peachtree Corners

Peachtree Corners celebrate becoming a new city on April 21.

THE DISH: Samurai Chicken

2346-A Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville. 770-559-0672. samuraichicken.co.nr. Open since: March. Owner: Mark Dinh. Location: Samurai Chicken is located at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Oakland Road connected to the Citgo gas station.. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Atmosphere: The

Locals raise money through motorcycle ride

Creative Enterprises, Inc. invites the public to its fundraiser at the center.

New Dawn Theater brings dinner and show to its venue

The theater presents Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Nile" with dinner from Opa! Gyros and Kabob.

Folk art auction set for this weekend in Buford

Slotin Folk Art Auction is in Buford for two days of bidding on 1,500 pieces of art.

Dacula students display art creations

Dacula High School students display artwork in the town's City Hall until the end of April.

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Artists paint the town at Plein Art event

Tannery Row Artist Colony hosted its annual Plein Air event for artists to paint scenes of Buford.

NOW WE'RE COOKING: Fish tacos

Now that it's spring, it's time to eat some light, healthy foods to get back into those bathing suits.

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Tebow appearance date has changed

Due to contractual obligations, the former Florida quarterback is coming to 12Stone Church on May 4.

American Cancer Society to hold 5K

The community is invited to run on April 14 to raise money for the cause.

THE DISH: Enzo's Pizza

Enzo's also has an open kitchen, so you can watch as the cooks create your pies, calzones and sandwiches while waiting in the dining room.

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