News from around Gwinnett

North Gwinnett's Blackmon called up to big leagues
Gwinnettdailypost.com
Not long after that, the North Gwinnett graduate found out exactly why. The 24-year-old was summoned into his manager's office, where he found out that the Colorado Rockies had called him up to the major league club for the first time. ...

ACLU warns school district over web filtering
WGCL Atlanta
The American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to Gwinnett County Schools Superintendent to demand Brookwood High School stop using web filtering technology to block lesbian and gay educational web sites on campus. Nowmee Shehab graduated from ...

FOX 5, Gwinnett Braves Team Up for Friday Night Fireworks!
MyFox Atlanta
By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta FOX 5 Atlanta and the Gwinnett Braves are teaming up to offer fans a memorable experience at Coolray Field this summer. Every Friday, Gwinnett Braves home games will feature an exciting post-game fireworks display and ...

Students post highest grad test scores
Gwinnettdailypost.com
LAWRENCEVILLE — For the second year in a row, students at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology aced the Georgia High School Graduation Tests. All of the charter school's juniors passed the four sections of the mandatory high ...

IMPACT! Group highlights warning signs of loan modification scams
Gwinnettdailypost.com
As part of its effort to preserve homeownership for more working families in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta, The IMPACT! Group wants to remind homeowners of the warning signs of a loan modification scam and where to report scam artists, ...

Local business owners recognize Gwinnett's brightest
Duluth Weekly
SUWANEE, Ga., (June 7, 2011) - After walking across the stage to receive their high school diploma, Gwinnett County Public Schools' (GCPS) 19 valedictorians are benefiting from a generous community sponsor, Gwinnett Clinic owners Drs. Meena and JJ Shah ...