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Meghan Kotowski

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New recycling services to start in Gwinnett

The additions include payment for aluminum cans and plastic drink bottles, free paper shredding for confidential documents and electronics recycling.

Hudgens Center to host annual art conference

Georgia Arts Network's Annual Arts Conference calls Duluth home May 5-7.

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Popular shopping destination gets new name

The shopping destination's new management company, Bayer Properties, re-branded the area as The Shoppes at Webb Gin.

Duluth fire displaces four people

The fire was sparked by a charcoal grill stored outside against the back of the house. The grill had been used earlier in the day.

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Free concert series planned for Lawrenceville

Continuing its annual tradition, Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association has announced the return of the Moonlight and Music Concert Series.

Gwinnett Humane Society moved locations

The nonprofit is in The Shoppes at Webb Gin next door to DWS.

Snellville seeks parade, volunteer applicants

Snellville Days Arts and Crafts Festival is held May 4-5.

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Reese Witherspoon films at local eatery

Athens Kouzzina in Sugarloaf Mills Mall was used to film a scene for the actress' future flick, "The Good Lie."

Free movies return to Mall of Georgia

The "Movies Under the Stars" series starts on May 25 with the movie "Brave."

Aurora Theatre asks audience to choose songs for Swing Nights

The Aurora Theatre allowed the audience to choose the songs to be performed throughout the night.

THE DISH: Butch's All American BBQ

This Buford spot serves Southern barbecue.

Gwinnett theater students up for awards

Students from Buford High, Greater Atlanta Christian, Lambert High, Northview High and Wesleyan School are attending the fifth annual Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards.

Witch hunt story comes to Snellville

New London Theatre opens this weekend with Arthur Miller's drama, "The Crucible."

Aurora celebrates Latino culture with new play

"Burundanga" is part of its Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College.

Coolray Field to hold free recycling event

Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Recovered Materials is hosting its Earth Day celebration on April 13.

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Duluth's New Dawn needs to find a new home

The Duluth venue needs to be out of its building by January 2014.

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Gwinnett Arena drops Ticketmaster

The Gwinnett Center is transitioning over to AXS Ticketing, which has user-friendly features when purchasing tickets.

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Things to do during spring break in your backyard

Several spots around Gwinnett are hosting spring break camps and workshops. Others are changing the hours to accommodate the parents' schedules.

Duluth wants to 'capture the spirit' with photo contest

The city is hosting the "Capture the Spirit of Good Living" photo contest. Submissions are due June 7.

United Way launches new campaign

Be Greater Atlanta is successful through acts of greatness, according to the United Way.

Georgia United Credit collects 15 tons of food

The two Duluth offices will give the donated food to Cross Point Church, which partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Norcross Co-op begins new campaign

The nonprofit launches its Restoring Hope! initiative, which is transitioning into the Corporate Division phase.

ART Station to host art strolls through 4 galleries

The art stroll includes spots at ART Station, Center Town Galleries, North Town Gallery and East Town Gallery.

GTA SouthernStage ends season with Hitchcock comedy

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance's SouthernStage opens Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" at the Buford Community Center April 5.

Duluth brings back free movie events

Today's event shows "Labyrinth" at the Duluth Town Green.

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Duluth artist earns national acclaim

Kathy Fincher won the Quintessence Award as the Best Painter in America by the Save the Arts Foundation.

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Halsteads attend Tripp fundraiser

Bill and Stacy Halstead attend the Gwinnett Gladiators game for a fundraiser for their son, Tripp, who was recently released home from the hospital.

Peachtree Corners church to host free health session

The session will teach attendees the difference between Dementia and Delirium.

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Children, parents swarm for Mall of Ga. eggs

More than 6,00 eggs were collected in less than three minutes, a new record for the mall.

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Duluth man travels country teaching religious lessons

Curt Cloninger performs life lessons seen through the eyes of a Christian.

Friends in Dacula to host benefit

The event benefits two children suffering from life threatening illnesses.

Musical, magical 'Mary Poppins' to perform at Fox Theatre

The classic story takes stage with music, magic and a family-friendly message.

Norcross, Girl Scouts open memorial butterfly garden

The garden is a memorial to 6-year-old Ainsley Paige Higgins, who passed away last May after battling mitochondrial disease, a rare and complex medical condition.

Recycling event returns to Norcross

The city hosts its biannual event to recycle electronics, shred paper, toss out large trash and collect non-perishable goods.

THE DISH: Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery

The landmark bakery has relocated to Lawrenceville with sweets, coffee and sandwiches.

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Eric Clapton, The Wallflowers play Arena at Gwinnett

The two groups played new and old hits for the crowd in the sold-out arena.

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Hudgens Center opens 3 fiber exhibitions

The exhibits include "Repetition & Ritual: New Sculpture in Fiber," "Confession" and "Needles & Threads: Gwinnett Celebrates Traditional Fiber Arts."

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Aurora needs help moving again after fire

The venue needs a new storage space and to raise additional funds to cover the damages.

Duluth Fine Arts League giving away scholarships

The organization is providing three scholarships for Duluth students who will be majoring in the fine arts in the fall of 2013.

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Author Stuart Woods to speak at the Aurora Theatre

He visits Gwinnett as part of the GCPL's Meet the Author series.

Sheep to be sheared at Stone Mountain

The bi-annual event returns to the park March 24.

Residents to raise money for Ga. SPCA at races

The proceeds benefit the no-kill nonprofit.

The Wallflowers to open for Eric Clapton at Arena

The tour stops in Duluth March 27.

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Easter events in Gwinnett County

There are several activities happening now through March 31 for Easter.

THE DISH: Sushi Avenue

The Snellville eatery offers Japanese cuisine.

Senior citizens learn about social media

Two speakers taught the Gwinnett Council For Seniors the ins and outs of social media.

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Belk to close at Gwinnett Place

Last March, retail property giant Simon dropped Gwinnett Place Mall as a client. Now Belk is leaving the mall.

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Hudgens Center selects four finalists for visual arts competition

The finalists are Christopher Chambers, Robbie Land, Derek Larson and Pam Longobardi.

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'Duck Dynasty' star to speak at Dacula church

Jase Robertson will talk about "the hope he's found through his Savior Jesus Christ" as well as other things.

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Hundreds pack meals for starving children overseas

Rising Church hosted its annual "From Hunger to Hope" event benefitting Feed My Starving Children at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.