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News Nearby: World's Oldest Woman Dies at 116

The World's Oldest Woman, Besse Cooper of Monroe, died Tuesday at the age of 116.

MONROE, Ga. -- The family of the world's oldest woman, Besse Cooper of Monroe, confirmed that she died Tuesday. Cooper turned 116 on Aug. 26, 2012. A bridge on New Hope Church Road in the community of Between was dedicated to her in the summer. Cooper moved to the community in 1917 at the end of World War I. She taught at a little two-room school just up the road from the bridge that now bears her name. Cooper was reported to attribute her longevity to “minding her own business and not eating junk food,” although she also reportedly quipped to her grandson that she thought she should be given a box of chocolates when she first learned she had become the world’s oldest living person. According to Wikipedia, Dina Manfredini, born April 4, …

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Norcross HS Wins High Q Championship

The academic team outbeat Marist School by 40 points in the finals.

Updated April 2, 3:16 p.m. Norcross High's Academic Team won the 2011-2012 High Q finals last Saturday by beating Marist School in Atlanta 430-390. Via WSBTV's website, the victory comes after a last-minute comeback from the school. At the start of the final round of the championship, Norcross was trailing with 210 points while Marist had 310. The team's fortunes started to turn when the Higher Q wager question was asked shortly after. Both teams answered the question correctly, but because Norcross bet 100 points and Marist only wagered 20, the score was tied at 370 points. The teams battled it out for six more questions until the final buzzer rang, with Norcross answering more questions correctly than Marist. Norcross won the HQ …

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Gino’s NY Pizza is Open for Business in Peachtree Corners

Located on SR 141, the new restaurant opened on August 8th.

The new Gino’s NY Pizza Bar and Restaurant has had a steady flow of customers since it opened on Monday, August 8th. Owners Joseph Farese and Richard Cocharan are glad to be located next to the established Starbucks on 141 to join in with their brisk walk-in traffic. Now you can stop by for a drink, pizza, dessert and then coffee.  Not only can you enjoy an Italian meal of pasta, pizza and rolls (as in chicken, sausage, veggie or pepperoni rolls.) if you’re in a hurry you can pick up a hot slice, calzone or roll that’s ready to go. Farese, who has been in the restaurant business for 18 years, is glad to be serving this good, New York-style food here in Peachtree Corners. His grandmother owned a pizzeria in New York City named Gino’s so he’…

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Try These Ideas For Some Family Weekend Fun

School may be getting started, but it’s still hot and there’s still lots of summer fun to be had on the weekends ahead.

How about a visit to Lake Lanier? We often swim in neighborhood pools but why not pack a lunch and take a 45 minute drive up the road to enjoy one of the Lake Lanier parks on a hot weekend day? For more information on all of the Lake Lanier Parks go to www.lakelanier.com/parks. For a super cool weekend activity try some ice skating at the Atlanta IceForum: 2300 Satellite Blvd, Duluth. 770-813-1010. This is the practice rink for the Atlanta Thrashers. For current public skating session times and other information go to their website www.iceforum.com. Or, how about some shopping with a twist? Instead of shopping for yourself, take the kids on a grocery shopping trip for families in need. The Norcross Cooperative Ministry, a local food bank, …

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Enjoy a Taste of the Good Life at Hi Life Restaurant

Tucked right into the busy corner where Holcomb Bridge Road turns and Jimmy Carter continues east, is a delightful long established restaurant that you may want to try--Hi Life.

Walk right in to a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere, take your seat and get ready to enjoy a great meal. Walk right into Hi Life Restaurant. Whether you’re looking for a nice dinner ranging from $16-$30, or a lunch for $10-$20, not to mention an extensive wine list, you’ll find all that and more at Hi Life. Hi LIfe Restaurant has been around for 20 years and has had several owners during that period. Even with those changes and the current difficult economy they’ve continued to thrive. Manager Robert Van Pulley attributes that to their high standards and most of all to the loyalty of their customers. Pulley explains that “The guests make the establishment. A high percentage of our clientele are repeat customers. Some people come as …

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