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Meghan Kotowski

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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.

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Students, staff plant trees to clean air on campus

Several organizations teamed up to have a total of 18 trees planted at Lousie Radloff Middle School.

New Lawrenceville to host its third annual Spring Green Festival

The day-long festival boasts music, races, food, basketball and a man zone.

Suwanee's beer fest returns to Town Center

There are more than 300 craft beers available to sample.

2013 St. Patrick's Day celebrations

There's a little bit of something for everyone for St. Patrick's Day 2013.

Aurora opens musical comedy 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

The show pays homage to the Jazz-Age shows of the 1920s that lifted spirits during the Great Depression.

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Gwinnett Co. Girl Scouts receive awards

Several young ladies from Gwinnett were honored with the Gold Award. Berkeley Lake's Zoe Gadegbeku spoke to the crowd.

Aurora Theatre to host free play day for kids

The day includes acting workshops and lunch for children whose families normally couldn't afford the classes.

Suwanee Day accepting applications for vendors

Entertainment entries need to be in by May 15 and exhibitor applications are due by June 1.

Fire official: Check smoke alarms along with time change

Daylight-saving time starts on Sunday at 2 a.m., meaning you need to move your clocks forward one hour.. With the change, the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services encourages residents to check and change the batteries in the smoke alarms with the change of the clocks.. "Smoke

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Altered books contest returns for spring

The Gwinnett Public Library is teaming up with the Hudgens Center for the Arts to host the fifth annual Altered Books Contest.

New plays open in Norcross, Snellville

Lionheart and New London theaters open new shows this weekend with twists and turns.

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Caring Bunny to return to Mall of Georgia

The event is specifically designed for children with sensory, physical and other developmental needs.

Norcross to host HGTV personnel to appraise antiques

Selma Paul returns to Norcross for the third annual antiques appraisal event.

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Hundreds attend Original Sewing and Quilt Expo

The expo runs through March 9 at the Convention Center at Gwinnett Center.

Hudgens Center searches for fiber artists

Anything from needlepoint to knitting will be accepted.

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After fire, Aurora Theatre needs help moving props, costumes

After fire and water destroyed costumes and props, the Aurora needs help moving the undamaged items.

Made in Georgia expo to be held in Gwinnett

The expo will be held June 8 at Gwinnett Center.

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Out To Lunch ... with Lisa Anders

"Out To Lunch” is a periodic feature that allows readers a chance to learn about the people behind the titles in Gwinnett County through a lunchtime conversation with a member of the GDP staff. The subject picks the place, we pick up the tab and then share the conversations that occur during the meal.

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Parents join new party trend to reveal baby gender

It's a new type of surprise party -- for parents of unborn children.

Fan Fest to return to Coolray Field

Admission is free to the event on March 7.

THE DISH: Ducor Banquet Hall and Restaurant

This Lawrenceville restaurant serves West African cuisine.

Suwanee brings several cultures together for event

Seven North Gwinnett High School students host Cultures of Suwanee.

Treetop Quest to reopen this weekend

Buford's zip line course re-opens for the spring.

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GECC 2013 Pageant crowns new winner

Vera Craft will repesent the Gwinnett Extended Care Center in the Ms. Georgia Nursing Home Pageant in May.

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ArtWorks! gives awards, presents performances

The Buford Community Center was filled with artists, supporters of the arts and everyone in between for the annual ArtWorks! Gwinnett’s Fusion Awards on Monday night.

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PROGRESS: Arena at Gwinnett Center parties for its 10th anniversary

The Duluth venue is now a destination spot for Gwinnett County.

PROGRESS: Relay for Life celebrates 20 years in Gwinnett

The Gwinnett chapter has raised millions of dollars for cancer research in the past two decades.

Local photo exhibit displayed at GEHC

BUFORD — The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is known for its educational exhibits with rare artifacts and displays, but it currently has something new on its property: a local photography exhibit.

Safety event held at Summerour Middle with guest speakers

Instead of sitting on the couch playing video games during a rainy Saturday morning, more than 200 students from Summerour Middle School woke up bright and early for the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute’s “I Know & I Do Safety” program at the school.

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Copeland, Maynard meet at GMC gala

The Gwinnett Center was star-studded with the who’s who at the annual Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation Cornerstone Society Gala on Saturday.

Local photo exhibit displayed at GEHC

The center hosts "Shutter Sense and Non-Sense" thorugh March 9, displaying local students' photographs.

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Companies, organization team up for free circus event

Metro Atlanta Mayors Association, Gas South and Feld Entertainment sponsored free preview circus event for more than 200 special needs children and their families.

THE DISH: Tanner's Grille and Bar

The Buford restaurant is known for its chicken in all varieties.

Shakespeare comes to Buford

James DeVita presents his one-man show "In Acting Shakespeare" at the Buford Community Center.

ArtWorks! is ready to award local artists at annual ceremony

The annual event returns Feb. 25 at the Buford Community Center.

OTC Comedy Troupe plans to evoke laughter

The OTC Comedy Troupe brings its improv act to Norcross.

New Dawn play brings Italy to Gwinnett

Four women from different backgrounds rent a castle in Italy for a month.

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Elephants help celebrate Arena's birthday

The public braved the cold for a free circus event.

THE DISH: CheeseCaked

The Lawrenceville bakery sells cheesecakes in cupcake form.

Gwinnett's annual run returns to Ronald Reagan Parkway

The parkway will be closed until 2 p.m. Feb. 16.

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Locals wed in Lawrenceville for Valentine's Day

Couples flocked to the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse to be wed or renew their vows for free.

The Aurora celebrates Black History Month with new play

The theater performs Athol Fugard's famous play, "Master Harold ... and the Boys" as part of its Harvel Lab Series.

Duluth holds annual tree planting tradition

The city will plant a tree Feb. 15.

Rainbow Village needs your vote

The nonprofit is vying to win a $20,000 technology makeover from Milner, Inc.

North Atlanta Home Show returns to Gwinnett Center

The annual event held in the Duluth venue returns Feb. 15-17.