Here's a look back at some of the top stories of the past week.
October 16:
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We know you have heard her story, but it was good to see her here in Gwinnett County. The young woman, who was held captive for nine months in Utah, recounted her journey and told youth how they can protect themselves from predators.
October 17:
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Our received and award from through the Community Foundation of Atlanta, worth $30,000. The grant will help the nonprofit with critical operating needs.
October 18:
More than 80 local civic and business leaders came together to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association, by being "jailed" and raising money for their "bail." The event was held at the .
October 19:
Two additional suspects were charged in the September robbery at the New London Shopping Center in Snellville. DeKalb County law enforcement were integral in the arrests. Now, the city has named all three they believe were involved.
October 20:
We interview another angry person regarding the Peach Pass and the Interstate 85 HOT lanes. Victor Ramkissoon, a 28-year-old Snellville resident, started the wildly popular Against the Georgia Peach Pass Facebook page. And, he says, he's not going away.
October 21:
If you were there, you heard the jabs, but you also heard some good points. Check out our story of the event at , as well as the
October 22:
needs to raise critical funds to be able to stay open. If you would like to help, click on the story to read an open letter to the community from Dawn Berlo, chairwoman of the theater's board.
In the first two quarters, it looked like we might not win. And, then the second half came. In a much-anticipated rivalry match, the were victorious.
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