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SUWANEE/GWINNETT NEWS WEEK: Gwinnett Sheriff Talks Guns, an 'American Idol' Contestant Auditions ...

A review of the top stories recently. Share your thoughts.

Here's a news review of some top recent stories -- click on the links below for more information. And share your thoughts.

GWINNETT SHERIFF ADDS VOICE TO GUN DEBATE: Following the Connecticult school shooting and President Obama's gun-control proposals, Gwinnett Sheriff Butch Conway issued a statement in strong support of citizens' Second Amendment rights.

SUWANEE ELECTS MAYOR PRO TEM: Dick Goodman has only been on the Suwanee City Council since 2010, but he how is the No. 2 elected official at City Hall.

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SUWANEE STUDENT ON 'AMERICAN IDOL': Alexa Gilomen of North Gwinnett High may get to Hollywood after her recent audition aired on the popular Fox TV show.

ANOTHER NEW RESTAURANT IN SUWANEE: Not intimidated by recent restaurant failures, the owner/operator of Friends Sports Grill in Dacula announced plans to open a Suwanee location near Town Center.

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GWINNETT CELEBRATES KING HOLIDAY: Parades in Lawrenceville and Snellville commemorated the 2013 national holiday for the late civil rights leader.

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