Community Corner

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Links to the top stories from the past week in Lilburn.

A look back (with links) at stories that had us talking in the past week.

Friday June 17

-, an Old Town gift store, closed its doors this weekend after five years on Main Street. Owner Kay Underwood said business has been off since the Blue Rooster restaurant closed just after Christmas. 

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Thursday, June 16

-attracted a large group of community members, who watched the Braves beat the Durham Bulls. Check out our photo gallery. The promotion included interviews and a video showcasing the city, and local figures throwing out the first pitch and singing the national anthem.

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-The county announced that the on Tom Smith Road went full online this week, allowing six smaller treatment plants to be closed. The new facility incorporates a water-treatment technology never used in Gwinnett before.

Wednesday, June 15

- came through in at least three waves Wednesday night, knocking out power and downing trees in another busy night for fire and rescue personnel.

- at the Chattahoochee River Wednesday night. The fishermen were caught off guard and stranded on rocks near Jones Bridge Park.

- included an account of the arrest of a woman of disorderly conduct at a local club.

Tuesday, June 14

-Check out our of American flags flying all over Greater Lilburn.

-The pinpointed police activity in the 30047 zip code.

-Know before you go out to eat by checking out our weekly , covering health-department scores of local eateries.

-Inside the Police Reports looked at the case of an .

Monday, June 13

-The voted to amend an alcohol-sales ordinance to allow advertisements of alcohol items by retail stores. The Council also approved its 2011-12 budget.

-A survey concluded that an has raised awareness among teens about the dangers of the drug.

-An update of former Parkview High soccer star included his first goal in the Major Soccer League.


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