Around the Region: Support for Briscoe Commercialization, Haunted Houses and Dropping Gas Prices

Letter to the Editor: Native Supports Briscoe Commercialization

A Lawrenceville Patch reader has stepped out and submitted a letter explaining why he is in favor of the privatization and commercialization of Briscoe Field.

Dear Editor,

All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. It’s time for those supporting , to let it be known in the media. Although I let my commissioners know of my support months ago, I’ve not made it an issue publically; now I am.

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Netherworld Haunted House Now Open Nightly

Want to be scared this Halloween season? No, not just scared, chased by cannibals and ghoulish kings in dark spaces, with convincing special effects sending you running for the doors? Then take a trip to Dawson Boulevard in Norcross to visit Netherworld Haunted House.

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Man Wielding Knife Robs Store

Authorities on the Bartow-Cherokee county line last night as a man wielding a knife robbed the in Cartersville.

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Gas Drops to Under $3 a Gallon in Alpharetta

We have been watching the price of gas fall for the last few weeks. On Friday, it was $3.21 at the cheapest station in our area. This morning, the cheapest reported price is actually under $3 per gallon. Remember to use those Kroger club cards at Kroger and Shell if you have them to save even more.

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