Monday, November 21, 2011
The legendary voice of Georgia football died Sunday night at his home in Athens at the age of 89.
Larry Munson, whose legendary calls of University of Georgia football success echoed in the ears of the Bulldog Nation for four decades, died Sunday night in Athens. Munson, 89, died at his home with complications from pneumonia, his son Michael told the University of Georgia athletics website. Funeral arrangements for Munson had not been determined as of Sunday night. The beloved broadcaster was the “Voice of the Bulldogs” from 1966 to 2008, during which his passion for the Red-and-Black created some of the more memorable radio calls in college football history. Some of the most memorable: “Run Lindsay … Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Scott” (1980 vs. Florida); “Again you guys, hunker down!” and “Look at the sugar falling out of …
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Gwinnett Police report another pedestrian dodged the train and escaped injury.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
A pedestrian was hit by a train and killed early Thursday morning in an unincorporated area of Norcross, according to Gwinnett Police. Cpl. Jake Ritter reported that Gwinnett Police responded to a call at 5:45 a.m. regarding two persons potentially struck by a train in the area of Jones Mill Road and Button Gwinnett Drive. "One of the pedestrians managed to get out of the way without injury," Ritter said in a press release. "The other pedestrian was hit by the oncoming train and died on the scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision," he said. Motorists are advised to detour around the area.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Meadowcreek, community loses a caring principal who aimed high. Services will be held Friday.
When I was a young student at Berkmar High School, my theatre class decided to put on a lunchtime show. The idea was a little ambitious: Advertise the show in the cafeteria all week, and then get administrators to allow the students to come into the theatre with their lunches. I had to approach then-Assistant Principal Bob Jackson to request a relaxing of the rules. I remember our conversation was warm and positive. The show was a go. Only one thing: it wasn’t a full-scale production—just an experiment in our minds—so we didn’t take those important steps of, say, building a set or, in some cases, memorizing our lines. And the worst part? Mr. Jackson showed up, smiling the whole time, despite our ridiculous follies. I thought that said a …
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The respected educator passed away yesterday afternoon, after leaving work ill.
Updated 9:01 a.m. Meadowcreek High School principal Ladeadrick "Bob" Jackson died yesterday afternoon. He fell ill while working at the school, according to Gwinnett Schools spokesperson Jorge Quintana. The school called 911 and he was taken to a local hospital, where he later passed away, according to GCPS. Nothing else is known about the cause of his death. "He will be sorely missed, and especially by the Meadowcreek High School community," said Gwinnett Schools CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks in a statement. "He made his mark as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and those of us who were fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him can only wish for more educators like Bob Jackson," Wilbanks said, praising …
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Monday, July 18, 2011
GCPD identified a body found over the weekend as that of Dominique “Nique” Leili.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Gwinnett County Police say the body found Saturday in Lawrenceville is that of a mother who was reported missing and that her husband is a suspect in her homicide. On July 16th, friends and family of Dominique “Nique” Leili searched for the 44-year-old mother of three in the woods behind her home in unincorporated Lawrenceville. They found a body meeting the physical description of the woman, however due to the condition of the body, the victim could not be immediately identified. Investigators used dental records to identify Nique today. Nique was first reported missing by her husband, Matthew Leili, on July 11, 2011. He said his wife had not been seen or heard from since the 9th. Police say there were no signs of foul play. Detectives …
Monday, July 11, 2011
The AP reports that a local woman traveling on I-75 this weekend was in a fatal accident.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
Six people were injured and one person died in a traffic accident in northern Florida yesterday, the Associated Press reports. Elva Pineda Leiva of Norcross was pronounced dead at the Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, according to the news report. She was in a 2002 GMC Yukon that overturned because of a blown tire. Five of the eight people in the car were ejected because of the accident. A four-year-old and nine-year-old are also in critical condition, according to the report. The women and children were not wearing their seat belts, the Florida Highway Patrol stated in the article.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Former Tucker High School student Andrea Nassos was found dead Friday inside a smoldering car in Norcross.
The body found early Friday inside a burned-out car at Lucky Shoals Park has been identified as Andrea Eleni Nassos, 18, a former student at Tucker High School and a resident of Stone Mountain, according to a statement from the school. Police and firefighters were called to the park shortly after 5 a.m. Friday and discovered a car that had been on fire with a body inside. The park is located on the Tucker-Norcross border at 4651 Britt Road. The victim attended Tucker High School from 9th - 11th grade, moving to a private school in 2010 for her senior year. A statement issued by Judy Spain, THS Communications Officer, said that Nassos worked three jobs and was hoping to become a pharmacist. "She was a great friend to all," Spain said. "The …
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Philip J. Gabilondo had been missing since April 16; he was found on the banks of the Yellow River.
A 23-year-old Lilburn man who apparently had been missing since April 16, was found dead on the banks of the Yellow River near Lawrenceville Sunday morning, according to Gwinnett Police. The body of Philip J. Gabilondo of 3745 Tamer Lane in Lilburn, was found by Gwinnett Police around 11:30 a.m. Sunday behind the property at 3567 Vinyard Way in Lawrenceville. The cause of death is not known and no foul play is suspected, according to Det. J.R. Flanagan of the Gwinnett Police Public Information Office. Gabilondo was the son of Lilburn Patch columnist Pat Gabilondo. The family preferred not to comment at this time. Gabilondo was last seen leaving his home on April 10, and was reported missing by his family on April 16. Det. Flanagan reported…
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Onion Man Productions announces its third annual production of nine short plays by local playwrights, coming to the Lionheart Theatre June 2 through 12.
James Beck is more than familiar with theatre and how to bring it to the community. And that is just what he’ll do this coming June 2 through 12 as his company, Onion Man Productions, presents the third annual showing of first-run 10 minute plays. This new production called "Life is Short," presents nine original plays by local playwrights that remind us that life is good. All set in some type of funeral setting, these plays are for the most part humorous and often thought provoking. Each play was written specifically for this project. One of the playwrights, Raymond Fast, said that when learning of the theme he was intrigued by the challenge. Writing a short and concise play isn’t an easy thing to do. Fast’s play, "Keyless Entry," …
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