As if traffic on Buford Drive wasn't bad enough

The Class AAA Richmond Braves, the organization's highest-level minor-league affiliate, could play in Gwinnett as soon as 2009. The Braves' three-year contract at the Richmond, Va. stadium, known as The Diamond, runs through the 2010 season, but the Braves have the option to pull out after the 2008 season. A stadium for the Richmond Braves could be built on land the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve purchasing on Tuesday. Tuesday's commission agenda lists a $5 million "purchase and sale agreement" of about 12 acres of land owned by Brand Properties. Brand Morgan, Brand Properties owner, declined to comment on the sale or what the land will be used for, but did say he plans to attend a news conference at Gwinnett Center on Tuesday.

The land is located along Buford Drive, southeast of I-85 and near the Mall of Georgia.

Dance Schools

Chambers Susan School of Theatre Dance
2100 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 962-0195
My kid went here for a year, but I did not like the focus on Broadway performance. I just wanted the child to learn some classical dance. She was only in Kindergarten at the time. People either love or hate the school.

Lawrenceville School of Ballet
3370 Sugarloaf Pkwy # E1, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 963-2685

All About Ballroom
100 E. Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA - (678) 517-3412
This terribly rhythm challenged woman learned to dance salsa in a matter of hours. Go there. It’s great fun for adults, and a great place for an informal date.

Southern Dance Connection
4850 Sugarloaf Pkwy # 701, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 237-0664
Jazz, Ballet/Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Creative Movement, Combo Classes, Adult Classes

Studio School of Arts
1985 Old Fountain Rd, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 339-3374

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
2204 Fountain Sq, Snellville, GA - (770) 978-0188
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre was Gwinnett County’s very first nonprofit performing arts organization, founded in 1977 for the purpose of providing local dancers with the training and performing experience necessary for a professional dance career.

Duluth School of Ballet
3116 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA - (770) 476-4306
Focuses on the discipline of dance… I have heard good things about this place.