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“And I stood upon the sand and sea, and saw a beast rise out of the sea having seven heads and ten horns.”

Movie director Jonathan Demme has been collecting folk art for years and has one of the biggest collections of Haitian art in the United States. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Georgia stands by it's position that the Corps' recommendations last week to reduce water flows out of our reservoirs is a win-win-win for all three states.”

An exposed lake bed is shown at Lake Lanier in Buford, Ga., Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. via MyFOX Atlanta

“Together we're a part of something bigger than we can produce ourselves”

The Stone Mountain Chorus has the swagger for its Western-themed concert, "A Fistful of Harmony." Many in the 60-member barbershop group wore cowboy hats and stood like cattle ranchers while they harmonized at ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“For a large full-service hotel you have to have group-meeting business, and a suburban market is not going to have group-meeting business unless it's near an airport”

First the Mall of Georgia eclipsed Gwinnett Place as the premier retail center in the county. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“But, inevitably, these devices will deter would-be thieves from stealing in the first place. They'll never know when a satellite is tracking their every move.”

Georgia Police Recover Vehicle Using AutoSearchGPS Made by Atlanta-based High-Tech Company EarthSearch Communications. via Telematics Journal

Cheryl Bowlin and Richard McMahan have spent almost two years restoring a 100-year-old church on Main Street in Buford, Ga. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

And, much of what remains that was covered by water is now resurfacing because of the drought. via Rome News - Tribune

Fishing guide Chuck Biggers maneuvers his boat through shallow water at Lake Lanier in Buford, Ga., Tuesday, Oct. via WITN

“Officers arrived on the scene and noticed the ATM had been moved from it's fixed position”

ATM burglarized in Buford By Scott Kimbler GAINESVILLE - The Regions Bank Branch on Gravel Springs Road in Buford was the scene of an ATM burglary early Tuesday morning. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“We've used an extremely breathable, taped eVent membrane called a 'vent,' to create boots that are extremely dry and comfortable to wear”

Buford, GA )... Gill is introducing new Breathable Boots for men and women with unisex sizing that offer the utmost in breathability on the market today, combined with lightweight comfort and outstanding grip ... via FishingWorld

North Gwinnett Co-op to Receive $10,000 'Good Neighbor' Grant; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday, Nov. via What's Up Daybook

Officials at Hartsfield Jackson will meet Wednesday to brainstorm ways to conserve water at the world's busiest airport.... GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. via MyFOX Atlanta

Police arrest a murder suspect after a Gwinnett County woman was found dead in her burning home. via MyFOX Atlanta

Cracker Barrel looks at spring opening in Buford from staff reports BUFORD - The newest Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Georgia is under construction on Friendship Road just off I-985. Julie Davis, corporate ... via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“People are getting laid off because boat sales are down. People aren't selling much gas because it's very dangerous on the lake. Our service shop hasn't had any work the last three weeks.”

Take a tour of Lake Lanier and see how the epic drought messes with minds and bottom lines. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“We'll enforce the park regulations.”

Some 40 law enforcement officials, media standing by Click here to read previous coverage. via The Times

“The forecast is not favorable.”

BUFORD, Ga., Oct. 27 The White House is sending U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to mediate a water rights fight between Georgia, Alabama and Florida. via Earth Times

“I've been taking a 'Navy shower' for years”

The birds poop all over their front porch. A few days ago, Jo Mackey contacted the county Department of Water Resources. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“It would be tough for us on the council to make a decision to essentially double the taxes in Sugar Hill, so we thought it would be best for the citizens to make that decision, not us”

With a theft here and there, Sugar Hill hardly has a crime problem. Mayor Gary Pirkle says he would like to keep it that way. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution