Former president gives national award to Gwinnett County deputy

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 2:14pm

Former president gives national award to Gwinnett County deputy

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday that their deputy sheriff, Steven Cooley recently received a national honor.

According to Lt. Sean Smith, Cooley won "The Daily point of Light" award. Cooley is a minister and a United States Army veteran, whose work in Duluth earned the award for him. He started the STRAP program, which teaches life skills and offers mentoring for young men who have been in trouble with the court. STRAP is run by volunteers in the community.

To honor Cooley, Smith said there will be a presentation on Friday at the Gwinnett County Court Annex Building at 1:00 that afternoon. The certificate that will be given to Cooley is signed by former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who established the award.

During his time as president, Bush awarded over 1,000 for volunteering to solve problems in their communities.

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Lilburn police searching for smash-and-grab suspect

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 9:30am

Lilburn police searching for smash-and-grab suspect

LILBURN, Ga. -- Lilburn police are looking for a man accused of stealing lottery tickets during a recent smash-and-grab.

The suspect is accused of taking the scratch-off tickets from the Texaco on Lawrenceville Highway on Mar. 14.

Lilburn Police Chief Bruce Hedley said the suspect cashed in the tickets at gas stations in Decatur.

The same suspect is accused of another smash-and-grab attempt at the Shell station on Lawrenceville Highway on Feb. 15. Hedley said nothing was stolen in that incident.

Surveillance cameras at the Texaco captured images of the suspect, described as a tall, dark-skinned black man with a shaved head. He drove a small white four-door sedan with no hubcaps, and with a front quarter panel painted black or gray.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Lilburn police at 770-638-2220.

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Gwinnett Police name new animal welfare manager

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 1st, 2013, 3:10pm

Gwinnett Police name new animal welfare manager

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Charles "Chip" Moore has been appointed manager of Animal Welfare and Enforcement Section of the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Police Chief Charles Walters chose Moore for the job after conducting two nationwide searches. Moore's first day in his new role was Mar. 30.

The job won't be too difficult for Moore to fill -- prior to his appointment, he was serving as interim manager.

"Over the last 13 months, Chip has exhibited the highest quality leadership and concern for the needs of Gwinnett County citizens and employees of the shelter," Walters said in a statement. "His appointment is a key factor in the continual improvement of the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Section."

Under Moore's temporary leadership, the county's animal volunteer program grew, and Gwinnett saw an increase in adoption rates and decrease in euthanasia rates.

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Gwinnett Gladiators to host "Tripp Halstead Night"

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 12:08pm

DULUTH, Ga. -- The Gwinnett Gladiators are hosting a special night for Tripp Halstead at their final regular season home game on March 30.

Tripp is the two-year-old boy from Winder who has touched the country with his recovery adventure after being hit by a falling tree limb during storms associated with Hurricane Sandy last October.

A spokesman for the Gladiators said the team wants to help in Tripp's recovery, and the "Tripp Halstead Night" will be a fundraiser and "Homecoming Celebration" to benefit him.

The game against the Greenville Road Warriors is set for 7:05 that evening.

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Summer program to teach job skills to middle schoolers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 11:02am

Summer program to teach job skills to middle schoolers

LOGANVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County Public Schools will host a special summer program for middle school students.

The Grayson High Technical Education program will give students the opportunity to explore a number of possible career paths, including culinary arts, robotics, photography, digital media design and video broadcast journalism.

The program will be held the week of June 10 at Grayson High School.

Rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders are invited to sign for the program beginning on Monday, Apr. 1. Registration closes on May 15.

For more information, visit graysontech.org.

Grayson High School is located at 50 Hope Hollow Road.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 8:29pm

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 High School Baseball Poll is ready for inspection. This week's list has teams from throughout the metro area with a new name at the top.

The East Coweta Indians are the new number one team, with Loganville, East Paulding, Lambert and Eagle's Landing Christian making up the top 5.

Lovett is next with Gainesville, Walton, Dunwoody, and McIntosh completing the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is computer generated and produced by USA Today exclusively for 11Alive News and 11Alive.com

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