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Top Stories of the Week: The Old Borders, Filming a Movie and the 2013 Election

Here's a look at the 10 most viewed stories on Snellville Patch during the past week. Click on the links to see what others have been reading.

Here are the 10 most popular stories on Snellville Patch for the week ending Aug. 2:

1. Production Company Films Baseball Movie in Snellville

"CurveBall," which stars Rockmond Dunbar of "Sons of Anarchy" and Lynn Whitfield of "Madea's Family Reunion" and "Stepmom," was shot at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service off Highway 78 last Friday.

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2. The Police Blotter (City of Snellville): Vicious Animals, Public Obscenity

Here is a list of recent incidents dated July 22-28 as reported to the Snellville Police Department.

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3. Shot Teen Ends up Behind Bars

A Snellville teenager told police a stray bullet hit him in the leg while playing basketball, but because he had a warrant for a probation violation, he was arrested after being released from the hospital.

4. PetSmart to Open in November at Old Borders Location

The old book store at Scenic Highway and Ronald Reagan is currently being renovated.

5. Three Council Seats Open for Snellville's November Election

Qualifying week for Posts 3, 4 and 5 is set for Aug. 26-30.

6. News Report: Gwinnett County Homicide Rate Doubles

There were four homicides reported in less than a 48-hour period in Gwinnett County.

7. Snellville Assisted Living Facility Cited for Moldy, Rotten…

Silverleaf Alzheimer's Care of Snellville received a failing score of 69 due to a number of citations. Check out what other local eateries made in this week's restaurant grade report from July 23-29.

8. Don’t Text and Drive in Gwinnett – Even When Stopped at a Traffic Light

It could cost you $150.

9. The Police Blotter (Unincorporated Snellville): Accidental Fire, Burglaries

See what Gwinnett Police officers were up to in the Snellville area from July 22-29.

10. The Police Blotter (City of Snellville): Vicious Animals, Public Obscenity

Here is a list of recent incidents dated July 22-28 as reported to the Snellville Police Department.

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