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040316 ROSWELL, GA: Names and dates line the voluminous records at the Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Center, where people come to research their family's genealogy. Family History Center at 500 Norcross Street in Roswell. For Helen Cauley feature on Geneaology - Family Trees. (Parker C. Smith/Special)

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Learn all about court records at Georgia Archives seminar

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Lee Allen at his home on Thursday, May 12, 2022. During the pandemic, Allen set up an office in his dining area to teach virtual classes to his students. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Gwinnett’s teacher of the year is quitting the school district

The county hosted an AAPI Heritage Month celebration on Tuesday.

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Gwinnett county holding AAPI mental health event on Saturday

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas. High school commencement ceremonies are taking place across metro Atlanta this month. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett valedictorians share pandemic tales

Alex Dickerson has hit two home runs for Gwinnett. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Alex Dickerson’s home run lifts Gwinnett to a win

Milan Capoor, Meron Ayecheh and Rahul Gudapati are 2022 valedictorians.

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Class of 2022: Graduates move past pandemic with life lessons

Gwinnett Stripers outfielder Drew Waters runs the first base line after hitting a lead off double against the Memphis Redbirds during the first inning of a MLB minor league game on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Lawrenceville. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Bryce Elder, Drew Waters lead Gwinnett past Memphis

May 2, 2022 Atlanta: Voters gathered at the Buckhead Library located at 269 Buckhead Ave NE in Atlanta for early voting on Monday May 2, 2022. Three weeks of early voting began Monday for voters who want to cast their ballots in the Georgia primary before election day on May 24. In-person early voting is usually the most popular way of participating in Georgia elections, providing at least 17 days when voters can pick a time that fits their schedule. About 54% of voters cast ballots in advance during the 2020 presidential election. The primary includes races for Georgia governor, the U.S. Senate, statewide offices and the General Assembly. Early voting locations, hours and sample ballots are available online on the stateÕs My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov. The primary might be the first time many voters go to the polls since the General Assembly passed GeorgiaÕs new voting law in March 2021, though some cities held local elections in the fall. Changes to voting laws affect early voting in several ways. The minimum early voting hours are set at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and counties can offer up to 12 hours of daily early voting, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In previous elections, early voting times were required Òduring normal business hours,Ó but those hours werenÕt defined. Early voting will also be offered on two Saturdays, and local election offices have the option of providing voting hours on two Sundays as well. Before the law, one Saturday of early voting was required. Early voting is available from May 2 to May 20. All voters also have the option of casting absentee ballots in advance of election day, but the rules have changed. Under GeorgiaÕs voting law, voters can no longer request an absentee ballot online without signing a paper form, meaning theyÕll need access to a printer in most circumstances. A driverÕs license or other form of ID is also required. The stateÕs new absentee ballot request website is securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is now 11 days before election day, on May 13 for the primary, and completed ballots must be received at local election offices before polls close. Voters can return absentee ballots through the mail or in drop boxes, but fewer ballot drop boxes are available this year, and there wonÕt be an option during the final days of the election. GeorgiaÕs voting law prohibits drop boxes from being used except during early voting hours, and they can only be located inside early voting locations. The number of drop boxes in each county is capped at one for every 100,000 active voters or the number of early voting locations, whichever is lower. Every county must install at least one drop box. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

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Georgia primary ballots survey voters on partisan topics

Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Nick Masino speaks during a candidate forum for Gwinnett County School Board at the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Duluth, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Gwinnett school board candidates differ on equity, parents’ rights law

Candidates for the District 4 seat on the Gwinnett County school board: Adrienne Simmons, Tony Sellers, Alexis Williams, Matt Sones, and Kelly Kautz. (AJC)

Gwinnett District 4: Five candidates compete for school board seat

Michael Rudnick is running against incumbent Steve Knudsen for a District 2 seat on the Gwinnett County school board. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Gwinnett District 2: Knudsen faces challenger in school board race

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Christopher Adam Kinion died in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Duluth.

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Man charged in Duluth hit-and-run that killed 60-year-old

Gwinnett commission votes to reorganize juvenile court

Metro Atlanta valedictorians share pandemic memories, words of wisdom

‘Fulfilling my passion’: Gwinnett Tech student starts her film industry career on the set...

Gabrielle Dunnings (seated) on the set of "Creed III" with the movie's star, Michael B. Jordan, and other members of the crew. (Courtesy of Gabrielle Dunnings)

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Lilburn City Manager Bill Johnsa is retiring from his role at the end of the month.

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Lilburn city manager retiring after nearly 14 years

Gwinnett seniors receive military service academy appointments

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Gwinnett’s teacher of the year is quitting the school district

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Gwinnett District 4: Five candidates compete for school board seat

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Gwinnett District 2: Knudsen faces challenger in school board race

Though the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted students' lives, the class of 2022 is ready to embrace its future.

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Metro Atlanta valedictorians share pandemic memories, words of wisdom

Eight Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors received appointments to attend United States military service academies. (AJC file photo)

Gwinnett seniors receive military service academy appointments

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Politics

This is a rendering of the planned Calvin Smyre Education Center on the Morehouse School of Medicine campus. The building will contain conference and education space, group workspace for students and office space. It's scheduled to be completed in 2024. Image credit: Morehouse School of Medicine.

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The dirt road leading to the Bryan County mega-site in Georgia where Hyundai plans to build a massive electric vehicle factory. (July 2021 file photo) (Greg Bluestein)

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‘Boom’: After long Georgia history, Hyundai’s EV plant deal clinched quickly

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Governor Brian P. Kemp, center right, makes the announcement that South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Group is building an electric vehicle plant in Ellabell, Ga. Hyundai plans to build a multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle assembly and battery plant outside of Savannah that eventually could employ about 8,100 workers. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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UPDATE: Hyundai electric vehicle factory to be built near Savannah

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill in March to give state income tax refunds of more than $1.1 billion. The measure gives refunds of $250 to $500 to people who filed tax returns for 2020 and 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

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Tax refund checks come with message: Brought to you by Gov. Kemp

A screenshot from a new National Republican Senatorial Committee ad telegraphing a new approach to target Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.

A different GOP approach to Warnock? A new ad telegraphs strategy

Crime

A man was shot at twice after following a man to his home. The accused shooter has been arrested and charged. (Photo: Channel 2 Action News)

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Police: Man follows alleged road rage shooter home, gets shot at again

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Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Atlanta after a body was discovered early Saturday morning.

Man shot dead, found lying in street in NW Atlanta

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Lamarion Sharod Banks, 35, was arrested Friday on murder charges stemming from a shooting in Griffin, according to police.

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Police: Suspect arrested after man killed in Griffin shooting

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A jury found a gang leader guilty of RICO conspiracy charges in a federal trial.

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Gang leader tied to multiple metro Atlanta shootings convicted of RICO conspiracy

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Jennifer Deramus, 53, who was found guilty in November, was sentenced to five years in prison.

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Alabama officer sentenced for smuggling meth to fiance in Atlanta federal prison

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Jamal Adams' sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 19.

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Marietta man found guilty of raping 6-year-old girl gets life in prison

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Derrol Allen Grant was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences after he was found guilty of aggravated child molestation Thursday.

Man sentenced in ‘worst child molestation case’ Coweta judge has seen

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A coach in Clayton County was arrested and fired from his job amid allegations he shoved a 10-year-old with autism at James H. Brown Elementary School.

Clayton County coach faces charges, accused of shoving autistic student

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Gwinnett County restaurants

Rice N' Pie in Berkeley Lake offers the spicy flavors of India on pizza. Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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In metro Atlanta, you’ll find pizza with flavors from around the world

Tre Vele's menu includes a quattro stagioni pizza. Mia Yakel for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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15 new places to try pizza in Atlanta

Many never would suspect the Sottaceto pizza from Ammazza was vegan. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com

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Where to find vegan pizza in metro Atlanta

Jeff Varasano stretches the dough for a Margherita pizza. He never tosses the dough, as it makes it tough. Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Meet the pizzaioli of Atlanta