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49 min ago | WDUN-AM Gainesville

Gas prices across Ga. continue to tumble

Retail gasoline prices across Georgia remain above the national average. But according to AAA, prices at the pumps are tumbling.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Ike, Gainesville, GA

9 hrs ago | MyFOX Atlanta

Trial Continues for Teens Accused of Murdering Adoptive Mother

Two Gwinnett County teenagers will be back in court Friday for day two of their murder trial.

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA

Wed Oct 08, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Sports and training megaplex coming to Buford

Buford will soon be home to a multimillion-dollar sports and training megaplex. According the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Buford City Commission approved rezoning 55 acres of land for the $33 million ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA

Mon Oct 06, 2008

The Times

RING reaches out for funds

To donate to RING's "Ride with Pride" fund, send a check to Rehab Industries, P.O. Box 907413, Gainesville, GA 30501.

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Personal Finance, Retirement, Lumpkin, GA, Cornelia, GA, Pendergrass, GA

Sat Oct 04, 2008

The Times

Economy has frozen some residential developments in S. Hall

The sign says that Starboard Townhomes will be available in the spring of 2006. But judging from the empty field behind it, the development off Lights Ferry Road never came to pass.

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Related Topix: Mortgage, Home, Oakwood, GA, Flowery Branch, GA

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Adoptees accused in mom's killing go on trial

What could prompt two 15-year-old girls to kill anyone, much less an adoptive mother? Defense attorneys and prosecutors will wrangle with that question in coming weeks during the trial for Brenda and Catherine ...

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Crisis averted; Clayton getting more gasoline

Clayton County narrowly escaped a public safety crisis and will be able to respond to every emergency call after all, thanks to a delivery of 9,000 gallons of fuel expected Wednesday morning.

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Related Topix: Clayton County, GA, Georgia, Cobb County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Fulton County, GA

Mon Sep 29, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Buford schools planning new central office

A new administration center is planned for the Buford City School System. Bids on construction of the complex are to be opened October 16 with work on the 16,000-square-foot facility expected to begin by ...

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Mon Sep 22, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lifestyle Community: Chattahoochee Hills: Pair picks purchase over lease

A call inquiring about a lease-purchase resulted in Sam and Mary Campbell finding a foreclosure and buying their first home.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, North Atlanta, GA, Duluth, GA, Home Listing, Home, Atlanta, GA

Sat Sep 20, 2008

The Weekly

State Registration computer shutdown periods to affect Saturday Tag Offices

During these scheduled maintenance periods, the vehicle registration system will be inaccessible to tag offices.

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Thu Sep 18, 2008

The Times

Northeast Georgia History Center redesigns exhibit

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 1-4 p.m. Sunday Cost: Free today, reduced prices on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA, Gainesville, GA, Georgia

Tue Sep 16, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Hit-and-Run Biker Left for Dead

Bruce Klein's helmet is cracked. His bicycle is mangled. His body is broken. Still, he says he feels sorry for the hit-and-run driver responsible.

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Related Topix: Snellville, GA

Mon Sep 15, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

RESTAURANTS: 4 great spots for pulled pork

Jonathan and Justin Fox served a barbecue-centric menu at Smith's Olde Bar until Labor Day last year, when they took their smoked-meat show solo with Fox Bros.

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Related Topix: Dining, Valdosta, GA, Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Atlanta Metro

Sat Sep 13, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Wachovia bank robber sought

Braselton police Detective Sgt. Ronnie Kilburn, right, and an unidentified FBI agent assist Detective Sgt.

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Related Topix: Braselton, GA

Thu Sep 11, 2008

The Times

Scoreboard: No. 1 Buford tops Hillgrove

The Buford High softball team defeated Hillgrove 5-0 at the Cobb/Gwinnett Challenge on Wednesday in Powder Springs.

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Related Topix: Powder Springs, GA, Atlanta Metro, Gainesville, GA

Sun Sep 07, 2008

The Times

Stonebridge Village shopping center fills up

Jim and Sharon Daniel used to travel from Westminster, S.C., to the Mall of Georgia in Buford for their shopping needs.

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA, Flowery Branch, GA

Fri Sep 05, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cost of Gwinnett lake pipeline rises

Construction of a 9.5-mile pipeline that will return millions of gallons of Gwinnett County's treated wastewater to Lake Lanier is on schedule, but a bit over budget.

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA

Wed Sep 03, 2008

The Times

Prep scoreboard: Buford wins two more in Invitational

The Buford High softball team earned two more wins on the season with an 8-2 win against Flowery Branch, and a 19-2 rout against Stephens County in the Buford Invitational on Wednesday in Buford.

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Related Topix: Stephens County, GA, Flowery Branch, GA, Gainesville, GA

Tue Sep 02, 2008

The Times

Putting Labor Day in perspective

Teenagers are a big part of the local work force. Whether it's seasonal employment or after-school work, young people are a necessary part of a local economy.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, Flowery Branch, GA, Gainesville, GA

Sun Aug 31, 2008

The Times

Hearing is set for $15 million Flowery Branch development

A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. Thursday on a $15 million mixed-use development planned for downtown Flowery Branch.

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Related Topix: Flowery Branch, GA

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Buford, Georgia is located in Gwinnett County and is part of the Atlanta Metro Area. Zip codes in Buford, GA include 30518, 30519, and 30515.

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