http://www.scangwinnett.com ScanGwinnett en-us hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:16:28 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3566 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3566 A 17-year-old male from Duluth drowned Friday while swimming in Lake Lanier, Forsyth County sheriff\'s officials said.<br><br>Rescuers from the Forsyth County Fire Department dive team recovered the teen\'s body shortly after 3 p.m., said sheriff\'s spokeswoman Karleen Chalker.<br><br>Officials believed the drowning was the first this summer at the lake.<br><br>... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:43:29 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3565 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3565 A popular ride at a Loganville amusement park will remain closed at least until next week after a man fell off and injured himself on Tuesday.<br><br>The Georgia Department of Labor\'s Division of Safety Engineering issued a statement Thursday saying McNair Amusements in Loganville had been advised to close down the Swinger Ride until the agency finishes an investigation into the accident.<br><br>The agency said it will issue its findings by July 11.<br><br>... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:36:08 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3564 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3564 A couple of knocks at the door. A pair of officers identified. And a voice that says: \"We\'re here to evict you.\"<br><br>It\'s becoming a more common greeting these days, given the ongoing foreclosure crisis and economic woes that have tenants unable to make rent.<br><br>Last month, Gwinnett county saw 1,093 homes begin the foreclosure process, ranking it the county with the second largest numbers of foreclosure notices according to Equity Depot, which tracks them in metro Atlanta. Fulton led with 1,5... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:09:01 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3563 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3563 What is the Fourth of July without a big bang?<br><br>Gwinnett fire officials recommend letting the professionals handle that part of the festivities by attending one of multiple public fireworks displays planned throughout the area on Thursday and Friday. If you simply must do it yourself, be mindful of the danger posed by North Georgia\'s third year of record-setting drought and the risks that dryness poses. Stick to the list of approved fireworks. Anything that flies or explodes is a no-no.<br><br><br>... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:18:17 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3562 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3562 The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.7 million construction contract Tuesday to expand fire protection and response services in northeast Gwinnett.<br><br>That\'s good news for the folks around Hamilton Mill and Château Élan.<br><br>In the past, residents of the top corners of Gwinnett have often been closer to fire stations in neighboring counties.<br><br>... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:36:01 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3561 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3561 In the sixties, there was a great song by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt called "Try to Remember." You may recall the lyrics... ..."Try to remember the kind of September when life was slow and oh so mellow." If you were having a hectic day, the song had a way of just calming you down with thoughts about a cool fall day with all of the beauty that autumn brings. Even though the song is over forty years old, it still seems to work. But now, as we find ourselves at the end of an election tsunami,... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:11:53 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3560 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3560 In its $12.9 million budget for 2008-09, the city of Suwanee has paid attention to law enforcement.<br><br>City officials added more police positions, started a program allowing officers to take home their vehicles and bought equipment for the police department. The city also upgraded two positions.<br><br>Suwanee isn\'t the only Gwinnett community paying more attention to its police department. Norcross and Lawrenceville also are increasing salaries and beefing up benefits to retain their police... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:12:03 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3559 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3559 Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway, citing budget constraints, has decided \"with deep regret\" to discontinue an anti-drug and violence program in public schools.<br><br>Conway says he can not keep up the program without adding two deputies, which he said Commission Chairman Charles Bannister has declined to fund over the past two years. Bannister could not immediately be reached for comment on Monday morning.<br><br>\"I have struggled to make this work, but it is now impossible with the current... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:23:57 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3558 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3558 The City of Norcross Police Department is considering hosting another Citizens Police Academy towards the end of summer. The requirement is for at least 20 people to participate. The Academy would last from 6 to 10 weeks, and meet one day a week from 7 to 9 p.m.<br> <br> The course work would cover subjects from Search and Arrest Warrants, Drugs, Evidence and Property. At least one class would be held at the shooting range.<br> <br> Those interested in a possible program should contact Sergeant... Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:04:31 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3557 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3557 Gwinnett County authorities are working with federal agencies to extradite a Mexican man wanted for the murder of his four-year-old daughter.<br><br>District Attorney Danny Porter said he expects to receive and sign a provisional arrest warrant from the FBI. It will say the county will pay the costs to extradite Mexican citizen Christian Vasquez, 23, from Mexico back to Gwinnett to be tried.<br><br>Vasquez is accused of killing four-year-old Prisi Vasquez. He did so, police believe, with a blow to the... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:49:33 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3556 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3556 Gwinnett County Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a home invasion armed robbery and shooting a 13-year-old girl in greater Norcross.<br><br>Larico Daniel, 27, and Mario Taylor, 21, were arrested Thursday and charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault. On June 6 the two men allegedly forced their way into the apartment of Henry Ortiz and demanded his wallet and the keys to his car. During the robbery, one of them shot Elisa Ortiz, 13, who is expected to fully recover from ... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:29:33 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3555 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3555 A fire was still raging through buildings at the Recycling Bank of Gwinnett when calls offering assistance came in from people in Gwinnett and across the country.<br><br>They wanted to know if Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, which owns and operates the recycling plant, needed help to get the facility running again.<br><br>\"The phenomenal community support has been amazing,\" said Connie Wiggins, executive director of Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful. \"We\'ve even had calls from businesses in California... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:02:49 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3554 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3554 Lightning generated from a series of thunderstorms that passed through Gwinnett County early Thursday evening started four house fires over an hour\'s time.<br><br>Three of the fires were reported in Lilburn; the other, in Lawrenceville. Occupants were inside at two of the homes but no one was injured, said Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Tommy Rutledge. Two of the Lilburn fires were contained to garages and did not damage the houses; the other fires caused moderate damage to the... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:45:56 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3553 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3553 They\'re not calling him a suspect, but Gwinnett County Police have released a sketch of a \"person of interest\" in connection with the murder of 60-year-old Eva \"Kay\" Wenal.<br><br>Shopping center developer Harold Wenal found his wife dead in their upscale Lawrenceville home on May 1, a \"large amount of blood\" on her body, police said. He is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in the case.<br><br>Gwinnett County Police Corporal David... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:45:40 -0400 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3552 http://www.ScanGwinnett.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3552 ...