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Lenora Park facility upgrades expand recreation options

For more than 30 years, Lenora Park's indoor recreation options weren't much — just a gymnasium — but that changed this week. County leaders officially opened Lenora Park's new recreation center with a ribbon cutting on Monday morning. The facility is a major 14,000-square-foot expansion of the existing gymnasium and adds an arts studio, game room, catering kitchen and a community room that can double as a dance studio. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Director Chris Minor said the expansion
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Car thefts on the decline in Georgia, other states

According to officials, there has been a 30% drop in car thefts in Georgia, marking the lowest level nationwide in decades.
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Neighbor describes tense moments as SWAT searched for murder suspect: ‘They weren’t playing’

Gwinnett authorities captured two people linked to a deadly Norcross shooting; one suspect is still missing.
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Giulia Italian Bakery opens in Alpharetta City Center

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Giulia Italian Bakery is now open in Alpharetta City Center, offering a daily selection of authentic Italian baked goods, all made from scratch with premium ingredients sourced from Italy. Long before customers arrive, the team at Giulia Italian Bakery is at work. Starting at 4 a.m.,...
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Discovery Park to Open in Lawrenceville in November

A 45-acre park with an accessible playground, soccer fields and more than a mile of trails is scheduled to open in Lawrenceville next month. Gwinnett County plans to cut the ribbon on Discovery Park in November, making it the county parks system’s 53rd park. The entrance is at 990 Monfort Road. A specific opening date was not included in the county’s October announcement.
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Eagles Nest Church pastor leads ‘Souls to Polls’ march in Roswell

ROSWELL, Ga. - A Roswell pastor led hundreds of churchgoers and community members from Sunday service to an early voting site encouraging voter turnout. Pastor Lee Jenkins wrapped up Sunday service at Eagles Nest Church with a call for churchgoers to get informed and cast their ballots. He then guided...
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Alpharetta to consider TAD agreement with Fulton County

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council is preparing to ask Fulton County to get on board with a tax allocation district to fund improvements in and around a North Point sports entertainment district. Council members approved the creation of a tax district that is anchored by North Point...
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Andy Stanley announces plans to step down as North Point pastor

Andy Stanley announced Sunday that he will step down from his leadership roles at North Point Ministries in 2027 after more than three decades. Joel Thomas, the ministry's executive director, has been nominated to succeed Stanley. Approximately 50,000 congregants will have an opportunity to vote, with results expected Nov. 1.
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Kelly’s Market Changes Hands in Decatur

Kelly’s Market in Decatur has changed hands at 308 E. Howard Ave. Sean Crotty opened the family-run neighborhood market and deli in 2019 but is looking to retire, according to Steven Josovitz of The Shumacher Group, who helped broker the sale. Terminus Market & Provisions Company, comprised of William Atchison, Cian Holmes, Jude Holmes and Stephen Manguno, purchased the market this month.
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Georgia Woman Accused of Scamming Florida Couple With Fake Arrest Claim

A Georgia woman was arrested for allegedly scamming a Florida couple out of $6,500 by falsely claiming their son had been arrested.

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