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A look back at some top events in and around Suwanee, Jan. 23-29.

Here are some highlights from Suwanee Patch coverage:

No. 2 not new: Jace Brooks will continue as the mayor pro tem of Suwanee for 2011, making him second in command to Mayor Dave Williams. It has some added significance since Williams has said that he may not seek re-election this November.

Actress: A local woman describes her budding acting career, which includes stints in the latest Martin Lawrence "Big Momma's House" movie and the "Detroit 187" TV series. says, "I'm going to make it (big)."

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Spelling bee: A student from North Gwinnett Middle in Suwanee wins the 2011 Gwinnett County spelling bee. Another Suwanee student makes the final.Β 

Online campus: Gwinnett County public schools, the state's largest school system, announce a new that will begin for the 2011-12 school year.

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North Gwinnett sweeps: both beat Suwanee rival Collins Hill in basketball. Lexi Brown, daughter of former NBA star Dee Brown, stars for the Lady Bulldogs.

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