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GCPD: Crime, Response Times Down in 2011

  • Jan 19, 2012

Last year’s crime figures show improvement in several categories according to figures released this week by the Gwinnett County Police Department. The county’s crime rate fell in nine major categories in 2011 compared to 2010. The county experienced 4 percent fewer arsons, 20 percent fewer motor …

Accomplishments

Dacula Student Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech

  • Jan 19, 2012

ATLANTA, GA (01/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Charles Sutlief of Dacula earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2011 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Undergraduate students earning a 4.00 academic average for the semester gain the distinction of Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech. The Georgia …

Local Connections

Pet of the Day: Marty

  • Jan 19, 2012

This cute dog is currently available for adoption from the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter. He is described as a large, friendly young dog. He was found stray and is now in need of a new home. If you are interested in adopting this adorable dog, please call the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter at 770-…

Accomplishments

Vote to Send Local Students' Science Experiment to Space

Did you know that for the last two months YouTube and Lenovo have been conducting a Space Lab competition for students around the world? Out of the thousands of entries a team of students from GSMST (Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology) has been selected as one of 60 finalists teams in …

Government

Georgia’s Jobless Rate Falls for Third Straight Month

  • Jan 19, 2012

Georgia’s unemployment rate is at least heading in the right direction. On Jan. 19, State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in December marking the third straight month the rate has decreased. “The rate declined …

Social Notes

Lt. Gov. Cagle to Serve as Starter for 'Dacula Dash'

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will serve as the official starter for the inaugural "Dacula Dash" scheduled for March 24. Race organizers received confirmation this week that Cagle would be able to attend. The Dacula Dash, hosted by the Dacula Elementary PTA in partnership with Children’s Healthcare of …

Accomplishments

Dacula Students Make Dean's List at Georgia Tech

  • Jan 18, 2012

ATLANTA, GA (01/13/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at The Georgia Institute of Technology for fall semester 2011. Undergraduate students earning a 3.00 or higher academic average for the semester gain the distinction of being named to the Dean's …

Social Notes

Dacula Artist to Be Featured During 'Fire and Ice' Show

  • Jan 18, 2012

Dacula artist Henry Wood Jr. will be featured during this weekend's "Fire and Ice" show at the Georgia Piedmont Art Center (GPAC) in Auburn. Wood, a graduate of the Lamar Dodd School of art at the University of Georgia, has donated his painting, "Takin' a Break," to GPAC to auction as part of a …

Local Connections

Bank of America Charitable Foundation's Student Leaders Program Accepting Applications

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation's Student Leaders Program is currently accepting applications for the 2012 program. The deadline for students submitting an application is Jan. 25, 2012. This leadership opportunity offers students a eight week paid summer internship with selected non-…

Local Connections

Pet of the Day: Bassett Hound

  • Jan 18, 2012

This precious dog is now available for adoption from the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter. He is described as a medium-sized, friendly adult dog. He was found stray and is now in need of a new home. If you are interested in adopting this sweet-looking dog, please call the Gwinnett County Animal …

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