Top Stories of the Week: Suspected Serial Rapist Arrest, Pay Raises for Elected Officials and More

Here are the 10 most popular stories on Norcross Patch for the week ending May 10:

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Joseph Tyler Sivonda, a suspected serial rapist, was taken into custody Thursday after a week-long search.

2. Missing in Norcross: Have You Seen These Children?

There are 80 missing children listed in Georgia, and several are from the local area and Gwinnett County.

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The council passed a measure Monday that will increase their salaries and the mayor's by 50 percent. The new pay would be entitled to those who are elected on or after January 2014.

4. Norcross Restaurant Grades: Paizano's Scores '85'

The Italian eatery in Historic Downtown Norcross made a passing score on its recent restaurant inspection. See how other restaurants did in recent health inspections from April 30-May 6.

5. Photo Galley: Whistle Stop Farmers Market

The market in Thrasher Park kicked off its fifth season in Norcross on Tuesday.

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Here's a preview of the meeting via the council agenda.

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The state Department of Education released the first results from the new Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index on May 7.

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Here are some employment opportunities with businesses in Norcross and surrounding areas.

9. Recently Sold Homes in Norcross: May 6

Check out five homes in the area that were purchased last month.

10. Gwinnett Village CID Appoints New Program Director

Alyssa Sinclair replaces John McHenry who is taking a new job as City Planner with the City of Flowery Branch.

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