Friday, May 18, 2012
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Three Men Pose as Police, Attempt to Break into Home Marietta Patch Cobb County Police are investigating an attempted home invasion, which occurred at a residence on Chisholm Trail Wednesday. Three men wearing masks and dark clothing with vests displaying “POLICE” on the back identified themselves as police and attempted to enter the home. One of the men was armed with a shotgun. The resident called 911 and the men fled without gaining entry to the home. Smyrna High Schooler Arrested for Sexting Smyrna Patch A Smyrna high school student has been arrested and charged with obscene material, a misdemeanor, after Smyrna police say he texted lewd photos to three juvenile girls, WSB reported. The 17-year-old from Mableton was released from the …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Don’t miss what “Local Voices” had to say this week on our local Patches. Below are some Northeast Georgia blogs that got people talking this week. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your two cents in! “From Tears to Cheers” by Deborah Renner Dacula Patch blogger Deborah Renner wrote this week about a prom story that Mill Creek teens won’t soon forget. Catch up on this story and see how Renner’s daughter, a junior at the Hoschton school, turned what could have been a prom disappointment into a night she and her boyfriend will never forget. “Fleas and Ticks on Your Pets” by Paula Loniak Athens Patch blogger and veterinarian Paula Loniak discusses tick and flea infestations on our beloved pets. Find out what treatments are available and …
City officials held the official groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon.
Construction of Beverage SuperStore of Grayson has officially begun, as city officials and community members came together this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony on Loganville Highway. The store will be managed by Richard Tucker, the successful applicant for the one license in Grayson. His wife, Peggy, owns Grayson Reserves, LLC. The plan was once to name the store Grayson Cellars. There may still be a Grayson Cellars in the form of a wine tasting room or a fine wine room, said Tucker, but they decided to name it Beverage SuperStore after the highly successful store in Suwanee by the same name. Tucker and his team, which includes Carla Carraway, Randall Dixon and Bill Cornell of Precision Planning, started last fall in …
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The scores are among the top in the nation.
Gwinnett County Public School (GCPS) fifth graders have traditionally excelled on state writing tests, ranking Gwinnett elementary students among the top in the state. The school system's average passing rate was 93 percent, an increase over last year's average. Of particular interest, according to a recent press release, is the success of Gwinnett students in scoring at the highest performance level. Twenty-four percent of Gwinnett students scored in the “Exceeds” performance level compared to eleven percent statewide. This represents an increase of two percentage points over the previous year’s results in this highest performance level at a local level. Congratulations to all high scoring fifth graders.
Ricky Knight is sought after a May 3 incident at the Retreat at Arc Way Apartments.
The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking help in finding a man who is suspected of several offenses, including aggravated assault and kidnapping. Ricky Knight, 33, is wanted in connection with an incident earlier this month at the Retreat at Arc Way Apartments, located at 4000 Northridge Way on the Lilburn and Norcross border near Beaver Ruin. Police said in a media release that Knight is being charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, third-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the release, Gwinnett officers met with a victim on May 3 after responding to an assault call at the apartment complex …
Did you know you can get discounts just for checking in to your favorite spots?
Who says you can't get something for nothing? Just check-in on Foursquare at places you go every day and you can get some great freebies or discounts. Here's what we found in Northeast Georgia this week: Johnny's Pizza, 2023 Grayson Hwy, Grayson - Get 25% off an appetizer with your first check-in. HJC Clothing & Company, 70 North Broad St, Winder - One free Car Monogram of your choice with your first check-in. Choo Choo Express, 1021 Parkway Blvd, Athens - Get a free order of a two piece spring roll and drink with your first check-in.
This job is listed on the Georgia Department of Labor's website.
Job title: Day program instructor Location: Auburn Job description: Provides direct assistance to participants in self help, socialization and adaptive skills training, retention and improvement. Provides active support and direct assistance participation in community, social, recreational and leisure activities. Provides direct assistance in teaching concepts such as rule compliance, attendance, task completion, problem-solving, endurance, work speed, work accuracy, increased attention span, motor skills and safety to groups of participants. Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years old and have at least two years of health care experience working with individuals with a developmental disability. Requires a high school diploma or GED …
The local river lands in third place among American Rivers Top 10 most endangered rivers list in the U.S. for 2012.
American Rivers named the Chattahoochee River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers Tuesday, shining a national spotlight on two dam and reservoir proposals that some claim are far too expensive and would harm local waters. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report is a call to action to save rivers that are facing a critical tipping point,” said Jenny Hoffner of American Rivers. “We all need healthy rivers for our drinking water, health, economy, and quality of life. We hope citizens will join us to ensure a healthy Chattahoochee River and secure water supply for generations to come.” The Chattahoochee is threatened by the proposed Glades Reservoir - in the headwaters - and Bear Creek Reservoir - downstream of Atlanta. However, …
A new name was also revealed by the project's executive director.
This past Saturday, the Hope Center hosted around 220 guests -- including community business leaders, church leaders, politicians, teachers and principals -- at a gala and auction. They announced for the first time that they will change their name to the Path Project. "We did a live auction," said Hollandsworth, "and some of the auction items were a four-night stay in Costa Rica with Las Ventanas del Mar, a round of golf at TPC Sugarloaf, handwritten lyrics of The Devil Went Down to Georgia autographed by Charlie Daniels, a photo shoot by Justin Wojtczak with 375 photography, a couple mountain vacations, and a couple paintings." Hollandsworth and his wife Melinda spoke at the gala, as well as Wayne Naugle, one of the pastors at First …
Congratulations to Reem Al-Atassi and Elizabeth Wood.
Congratulations to Grayson High Valedictorian and Salutatorian! The title of valedictorian is normally given to the student with the highest GPA, and salutatorian is given to the student with the second-highest GPA. Valedictorian Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Robert and Elaine Wood, will attend Georgia Institute of Technology. Her intended major is biochemistry, and she plans to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She has received or been offered the Maxxis International USA scholarship. Wood was the most promising science student her junior year. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and was awarded a Georgia Certificate of Merit. School activities include volley ball, Beta Club, National Honors Society, Science National Honor Society, …
