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K-9 Chris honored for his service upon retirement

SNELLVILLE – Every dog has his day.
For Snellville Police Department’s K-9 Chris, that day was Monday as the Mayor and Council congratulated him on his 10 years of service to the city and his Feb. 11 retirement with a resolution.

Snellville police detective given VFW award

Snellville police detective given VFW award

SNELLVILLE – Det. Chris Alford was given the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Servant Award for Law Enforcement at a ceremony Thursday.

Nash gives big picture view in State of the County speech

Nash gives big picture view in State of the County speech

Lawrenceville, Ga., – Gwinnett Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash delivered her fifth annual State of the County speech on Thursday at Gwinnett Center in Duluth.

Music, Art, Food Trucks and More on Tap for Duluth in 2015

Music, Art, Food Trucks and More on Tap for Duluth in 2015
Fun and entertainment for all! 

Duluth, GA  – The City of Duluth releases their 2015 Event Season Calendar for all to enjoy. The theme “Sub-URBAN Cool” will encompass new events and some favorites from 2014.

Tuskegee Airmen Atlanta Chapter… perspectives on history

Tuskegee Airmen Atlanta Chapter…
perspectives on history

By Beth Volpert Johansen

Dr. Carter Woodson (1875-1950), the father of Negro History Week – which later became Black History Month-provided a legacy of learning through the observance of history in context. He is quoted as saying, “What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.”

Ship’s serviceman Seaman Michandra Stanley from Lawrenceville, Ga., serves aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

Ship’s serviceman Seaman Michandra Stanley from Lawrenceville, Ga., serves aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

GULF OF ADEN – Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Michandra Stanley, a native of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class (SW) Dericka Featherstone, a native of Newark, N.J., practice pipe patching during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children needs your help

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children needs your help

As part of an ongoing search, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help to identify a deceased boy found in Decatur, Georgia on Feb. 26, 1999. He has been left without a name for nearly 16 years.