http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/ Latest articles for the Gwinnett section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:41:42 GMT 2009-11-22T00:41:42Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/rape-charge-at-mall-207736.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Gwinnett police are investigating a suspected case of acquaintance rape that happened Friday night inside a storage room at the Mall of Georgia. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:46 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/rape-charge-at-mall-207736.html Rhonda Cook 2009-11-22T00:01:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/bright-ideas-announces-expansion-207309.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Bright Ideas Entertainment LLC, a Norcross-based television and film production studio, announced Friday the expansion of its headquarters and production/distribution operations in Gwinnett County. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:21 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/bright-ideas-announces-expansion-207309.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-20T23:08:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/stimulus-funds-boost-gwinnett-207292.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Federal stimulus funds will help subsidize Gwinnett Transit operating costs to the tune of $970,512 under provisions of a bill President Obama signed into law last June. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:41 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/stimulus-funds-boost-gwinnett-207292.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-20T22:20:41Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/2-shot-in-gwinnett-206103.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Police have have identified two men shot late Thursday night in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Darrel Stringer, 23, and Keiven Rhodes, 19, both of Norcross remain hospitalized after being shot while sitting with a third man in a car at the Valencia Park apartment complex at 3500 Peachtree Corners Circle. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:04 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/2-shot-in-gwinnett-206103.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-20T20:26:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/citizens-panel-weighs-gwinnett-205588.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Editor's Note: This story has been re-posted to correct the number of officers budgeted for the Gwinnett County Police Department. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:16 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/citizens-panel-weighs-gwinnett-205588.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-20T17:09:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/parents-appeal-to-school-205762.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett More than 200 parents turned out Thursday evening to ask Gwinnett County school officials to revise redistricting boundaries as the school system prepares to open eight new schools next year. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:11:57 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/parents-appeal-to-school-205762.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-20T03:11:57Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/evidence-points-to-funneling-205660.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett With his Hindu temple teetering on the verge of foreclosure, the Internal Revenue Service investigating potential tax evasion and his U.S. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:03 GMT asimmons@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/evidence-points-to-funneling-205660.html Andria Simmons 2009-11-19T22:32:03Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-schools-win-national-205394.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Two Gwinnett County public schools have received a national grant to promote healthy lifestyles. Centerville Elementary in Snellville and Sweetwater Middle in Lawrenceville have each been awarded a $1,000 grant from the National Parent and Teacher Association. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:23:58 GMT adodd@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-schools-win-national-205394.html D. Aileen Dodd 2009-11-19T21:23:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/lilburn-city-council-rejects-203971.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Scores of Lilburn residents finally got their wish Wednesday night when the City Council rejected plans for a giant mosque in their neighborhood. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:55:51 GMT sblatt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/lilburn-city-council-rejects-203971.html Shane Blatt 2009-11-19T02:55:51Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/mediator-expects-more-progress-203783.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett The judge mediating settlement talks between Gwinnett County and several waste haulers said Wednesday he is hopeful an agreement will be reached soon. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:25:11 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/mediator-expects-more-progress-203783.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-18T22:25:11Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-place-cid-moves-203151.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District will begin work on two major road projects near the mall. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:42 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-place-cid-moves-203151.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-18T16:14:42Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-discusses-settlement-with-201492.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Negotiations ended Tuesday evening with no announcement of a settlement in a lawsuit private solid waste haulers filed against Gwinnett County concerning its snakebit plan last year to consolidate trash service. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:56:56 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-discusses-settlement-with-201492.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-18T00:56:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-school-officials-redraw-201494.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Gwinnett school officials have revised redistricting plans, redrawing boundaries for four of the five attendance zones marked for changes. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:42:03 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-school-officials-redraw-201494.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-17T23:42:03Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/does-religion-play-role-202048.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Is it faith or future land use that's behind a Lilburn community's opposition to a giant mosque? Some neighborhood residents say religion has nothing to do with their vocal fight against rezoning plans to put a 20,000-square-foot mosque, cemetery and gymnasium at U.S. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:31:05 GMT sblatt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/does-religion-play-role-202048.html Shane Blatt 2009-11-17T23:31:05Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/suwanee-man-dies-while-201586.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett A 51-year-old Suwanee man died while diving at a sunken aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Mexico. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:22:34 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/suwanee-man-dies-while-201586.html Rhonda Cook 2009-11-17T18:22:34Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-says-most-flood-201303.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Gwinnett County’s Water Resources staff and five private contractors have nearly completed repairs to 25 roads washed out by September flooding. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:59 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-says-most-flood-201303.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-17T14:15:59Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-courthouse-evacuated-for-200677.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett The Gwinnett County courthouse was evacuated early Monday morning because of smoke, emergency officials said. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:52:41 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-courthouse-evacuated-for-200677.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-17T03:52:41Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-middle-school-evacuated-200426.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett A faulty air condition forced firefighters to evacuate Snellville Middle School for about two hours Monday, officials said. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:10:32 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-middle-school-evacuated-200426.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-17T00:10:32Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-county-commission-adds-200368.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett Good luck getting in a word with a Gwinnett County Commissioner Tuesday. The board has three sessions scheduled for this, its only meeting date of the month. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:03:58 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-county-commission-adds-200368.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-16T23:03:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/south-korean-business-delegation-200320.html?cxtype=rss_gwinnett A delegation of about a dozen representatives from the Busan, South Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with Gwinnett County business and political leaders Monday as part of the county's continued efforts at fostering Asian business. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:44 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/south-korean-business-delegation-200320.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-16T22:18:44Z