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Archive for July, 2008
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“At least 100 miles per hour”
Posted on July 29, 2008 | No CommentsLast night I got home from the airport at about 11:30 PM. My daughter went with my parents to San Francisco to visit my sister and brother and his wife and kids. At about midnight the wind started blowing and a fairly nasty thunderstorm ensued.... -
Update on Eric Shanteau
Posted on July 28, 2008 | No CommentsUS Swimming Head Coach Eddie Reese was asked about former Parkview star Eric Shanteau at the most recent press conference. Shanteau made the US Olympic swimming team and is preparing for the Beijing Olympics which begin August 8. Can you give us an update on... -
Gwinnett Events Update for July 25th.
Posted on July 25, 2008 | No CommentsWin tickets to see Dave Ramsey Live. Click here to enter. Grammy nominated recording artist Shawn Mullins has a free concert in downtown Lawrenceville Friday night the 25th at 8:00 PM. Former American Idol Ace Young will be at Wild Bill’s on Saturday July 26th... -
Shanteau cleared to swim in Beijing.
Posted on July 23, 2008 | No CommentsAJC: Lilburn swimmer with cancer cleared for Olympics “It’s just a big weight off my shoulders, more than anything else,” Shanteau told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Wednesday. “I’m walking a little lighter right now, which is great.” Since being diagnosed last month,... -
Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover LIVE! Ticket Giveaway.
Posted on July 22, 2008 | No CommentsRecently Exurban Adventures interviewed talk show host and best selling author Dave Ramsey. Among the things we talked about was his Total Money Makeover LIVE! event which will be at the Gwinnett Arena in Duluth on Saturday September 13th from 1:00 – 6:00 PM. Mr.... -
Shawn Mullins to perform free concert in Lawrenceville
Posted on July 21, 2008 | No CommentsGrammy nominated recording artist (and Georgia native) Shawn Mullins will perform at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville. The concert will start at 8:00 PM on Friday July 25th. -
Pre-Pre-Season H.S. Football rankings.
Posted on July 21, 2008 | No CommentsThe AJC won’t release their “official” rankings until August 18 but hey there’s no need to wait until then to talk about who’s #1. Todd Holcomb at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has given his pre-season rankings for Georgia’s five High School football classifications. Not surprisingly, several... -
Gladiators resign Ryan Mahrle, trade Joe Grimaldi.
Posted on July 19, 2008 | No CommentsGwinnett makes moves in preparation for next season. MLN Newswire – www.mlntherawfeed.com – Duluth, Ga – The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have signed defenseman Ryan Mahrle for the 2008-09 season and in a separate transactions have dealt defenseman Joe Grimaldi to the 2008... -
Gwinnett Events Update for July 18.
Posted on July 18, 2008 | No CommentsSorry to break the news to the kids out there but school starts in less than a month. No need to worry as there’s plenty of fun stuff still to do – below are a just a few of them. Remember we want your submissions.... -
NEW LONDON THEATRE Presents Disney’s “THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
Posted on July 13, 2008 | No CommentsA Reader Submission from the New London Theatre. Submit your article to Exurban Adventures by clicking here. NEW LONDON THEATRE Presents Disney’s “THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” July 18 – August 3 CONTACT: Director: Kirk Buis, kirkbuis@yahoo.com Producer: Wendy Mardis, wlmardis@comcast.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disney’s... -
Former Parkview star and Olympian Eric Shanteau has testicular cancer
Posted on July 11, 2008 | No CommentsShanteau still plans to compete in the Beijing Olympics. A week before the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Eric Shanteau learned devastating news — he has testicular cancer. The 24-year-old swimmer told The Associated Press that doctors cleared him to compete in the meet, where he... -
Exurban Adventures interviews Dave Ramsey.
Posted on July 10, 2008 | 2 CommentsWin tickets to see Dave live. Click here to enter the drawing. Dave Ramsey, host of the “Dave Ramsey Show,” and author of several best selling books including “The Total Money Makeover” will bring his “Total Money Makeover LIVE” event to the Gwinnett Arena on... -
‘An Evening with Charles Frazier’
Posted on July 9, 2008 | No CommentsThe Gwinnett County Public Library system is hosting “An Evening with Charles Frazier” this Saturday night, 6:30 PM at the Gwinnett Center. Charles Frazier is the author of ‘Cold Mountain‘ and his most recent novel is ‘Thirteen Moons: A Novel.’ Tickets are on sale at... -
Glenn Beck’s “Beck ’08″ to be shown at Discover Mills AMC July 17
Posted on July 9, 2008 | No CommentsRadio host Glenn Beck may just wrapped up his “Unelectable” live tour but you still have a chance to see it. Beck is bringing his concert to theaters for a one night only on Thursday July 17th. The Discover Mills AMC will show the concert... -
Force knocked out by Gladiators
Posted on July 9, 2008 | No CommentsWinning streak halted in the playoffs. MLN Newswire – www.mlntherawfeed.com – DULUTH, GA – The 2008 Southern Division Champion, Georgia Force, were knocked out of the playoffs with a 73-70 loss to the Cleveland Gladiators. Despite a valiant effort, Georgia could not overcome an 11-point... -
Georgia Force to host Cleveland Gladiators Monday night.
Posted on July 6, 2008 | No CommentsIt’s AFL playoff time and the Force will host Cleveland in the second round. The game will be played Monday, July 7 at 8:00 PM. Click here for tickets. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and 790 The Zone. A game preview can be... -
Former Parkview swimmer Eric Shanteau makes Olympic team
Posted on July 3, 2008 | No CommentsUPDATE: Click here for news about Eric Shanteau’s health. Scott Spann and Eric Shanteau finished 1-2 in the 200 m breakstroke tonight at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials: IN the biggest upset of the US Olympic trials, former world record-holder Brendan Hansen failed to qualify... -
Gwinnett Arena adds Vicente Fernandez to concert schedule
Posted on July 3, 2008 | No CommentsVicente Fernandez, the popular Mexican ranchera singer and actor will perform at the Gwinnett Arena on Friday October 3rd at 7:00 PM. Click here for more information. -
Independence Day activities in Gwinnett.
Posted on July 2, 2008 | No CommentsLooking for somewhere to celebrate the 4th? Gwinnett is teeming with things to go and people to see. Thursday July 3rd The City of Norcross holds their celebration from 4:30 – 10:00 PM in downtown Norcross. The day will feature: • Spectacular fireworks show set...