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Deaths in China from coronavirus top 1,300 with big jump in cases The Chinese province at the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak reported a record spike in deaths Thursday, bringing the total number to more than 1,300 people globally, as experts warned the epidemic could “create havoc” in less prepared countries.

Health authorities in Hubei announced an additional 242 deaths and 14,840 cases of the virus, known officially as Covid-19, as of Thursday morning, the largest singleday rise since the epidemic began and almost 10 times the number of cases confirmed the previous day.

The government explained the spike as due to a change in how cases are tabulated — the total will now include “clinically diagnosed cases” after rising numbers of residents complained about the difficulty in getting tested and treated for the virus.

“Clinically diagnosed cases” are those patients who demonstrate all the symptoms of Covid-19 but have been unable to be scientifically tested, or died before they were tested.

The hope is that more people will be able to receive treatment by allowing doctors to diagnose them with the virus.

Almost 34,000 patients have been hospitalized across Hubei, the central Chinese province of which Wuhan is capital, including 1,400 or so in critical condition.

Australian fires ‘contained’ for first time in New South Wales All fires burning in the Australian state of New South Wales have been declared contained for the first time this season.

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service called it “great news” after “a very traumatic, exhausting and anxious bush fire season so far.”

The fire service’s deputy commissioner Rob Rogers said it had been “a truly devastating fire season for both firefighters and residents, who’ve suffered through so much this season.”

The announcement comes after months of fires in Australia left at least 28 people dead, about 3,000 homes destroyed and up to 1 billion animals affected.

Mysterious ‘ghost population’ of ancient humans discovered A mysterious population of ancient humans lived in West Africa about half a million years ago, and scientists believe their genes still live on in people today.

This “archaic ghost population” appears to have diverged from modern humans before Neanderthals split off from the family tree, according to the research published by the “Science Advances” journal.

The split appeared to have taken place between 360,000 and a million years ago, say the researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles. These ancient humans had babies with the ancestors of present-day Africans, much as Neanderthals reproduced with the ancestors of modern Europeans, wrote geneticists Arun Durvasula and Sriram Sankararaman.

— From wire reports

Senate passes Iran War Powers act despite Trump’s opposition

By Clare Foran and Ted Barrett CNN

The Senate passed an Iran War Powers resolution on Thursday, a rare measure that was approved with bipartisan support despite the fact that it has been opposed by President Donald Trump and aims to rein in his ability to use military action against Iran without congressional approval.

The vote was 55-45. Eight Republicans voted in favor of it: Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Todd Young of Indiana, Mike Lee of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Jerry Moran of Kansas.

The president warned the Senate not to greenlight the measure on Wednesday, tweeting that “it is very important for our country’s security that the United States Senate not vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution,” and adding, “If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day.”

The White House has also issued a veto threat against it.

Despite that, the resolution, chiefly authored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, won bipartisan support.

Several Republican senators, including Lee, Paul and Col-

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The Senate passed an Iran War Powers resolution Thursday, a measure chiefly authored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, shown in this 2016 file photo. lins, signed on as co-sponsors.

Earlier on Thursday, potential problems threatened to derail the resolution ahead of an the final vote, with Senate Democrats warning that an amendment filed late Wednesday by GOP Sen. Tom Cotton — that Democrats described as a poison pill — could draw enough support to pass and possibly make it difficult for the underlying bipartisan War Powers Resolution to maintain majority support.

Ultimately, however, the Senate defeated the controversial amendment, clearing the way for final passage. The Senate voted to table — or kill — the amendment.

The resolution “directs the president to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authoriza-

NATION

White House extends national emergency on the southern border President Donald Trump will extend his national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border for another year, according to a notice submitted to the Federal Register on Thursday.

The notice comes nearly a year after Trump declared a national emergency in order to secure funding to build his signature wall. The move paved the way for Trump to unlock billions of dollars in federal funds to construct additional barriers on the southern border, bypassing Congress after lawmakers refused to meet his multi-billion-dollar fund request.

This is the first time the White House has renewed the emergency, which it plans to extend “beyond” February.

The extension allows the administration to continue dipping into Pentagon funds, which the administration is continuing to rely upon to complete hundreds of miles of wall.

On Thursday, Defense Department officials notified lawmakers that the department would divert $3.83 billion from various Pentagon accounts to fund border wall construction, according to a congressional aide familiar with the funding.

The 15th US case of coronavirus is an evacuee at an Air Force base in Texas The 15th case of the novel coronavirus in the United States is one of the evacuees at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

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President Donald Trump visits the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, California, in September 2019. Trump will extend his national emergency on the border for another year, according to a notice submitted to the Federal Register.

The patient has been under the 14-day federal quarantine since arriving in the U.S. from China on a chartered flight on Feb. 7, the CDC said. The person, described by a CDC official as a “solo traveler,” has been isolated and is receiving medical care at a hospital.

“We are right in the middle of that potential incubation period so it is not surprising that maybe someone would have developed symptoms in this time frame,” Capt. Jennifer McQuiston of the CDC said in a news conference Thursday. “And we’re going to continue to be watching people during the whole 14day quarantine period.”

This is the third case of the coronavirus confirmed among evacuees from China, following two cases in California. It’s the first case of the coronavirus confirmed in Texas.

Air Force updates its dress code policy to include turbans, beards and hijabs The U.S. Air Force has updated its dress code policy to outline a clear approval process for Sikhs and Muslims who want to serve while wearing their articles of faith.

Under the new guidelines, which were finalized last week, Sikhs and Muslims can seek a religious accommodation to wear turbans, beards, unshorn hair and hijabs, and expect to be approved as long as their appearance is “neat and conservative,” except under extremely limited circumstances.

The final review for the accommodation must take place within 30 days for cases in the United States, and 60 days for all other cases, according to the guidelines. And for the most part, airmen can expect the religious accommodation to follow them through their career.

Previously, Sikhs and Muslims serving in the Air Force individually requested religious accommodations that were granted on a case-bycase basis, but the approval process could be lengthy.

This update standardizes that process and outlines a formal timeline for approval.

Jessie Liu resigns from Treasury after pulled nomination The U.S. attorney whose nomination for a top Treasury Department job was yanked because she ran the office that oversaw Roger Stone’s prosecution has resigned, an ad-

PEOPLE

Trump to attend NASCAR’s Daytona 500 President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, adding to his growing list of appearances at professional sports events over the last few months.

The Daytona International Speedway in Florida, which will host NASCAR’s biggest race this weekend, and a White House official confirmed the president is planning to attend the race.

“Daytona International Speedway has been privileged to have hosted several sitting presidents of the United States over our history,” Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said in a statement on Thursday. “We’re honored that the President of the United States has chosen to experience the pageantry and excitement of ‘The Great American Race’ by attending Sunday’s 62nd annual DAYTONA 500.”

Trump will become the second sitting U.S. president to attend the Daytona 500. Then-President George W. Bush attended in 2004.

tion for use of military force against Iran.”

It includes a provision stating that no part of the resolution “shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from immi- Guest judges revealed nent attack.” for next season of Despite some Republican ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ support in the Senate, however, Senate Majority Leader Sashay, oh, yay!

Mitch McConnell has strongly The guest judges for Season opposed the measure, which is 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” unlikely to win enough votes have been announced, and for a veto-proof majority. it’s a list that includes everyone from politicians and suministration official told CNN. perstar singers to actor Jeff Jessie Liu, who previously Goldblum.

The guest judges revealed headed the U.S. attorney’s ofon Thursday include Nicki fice in Washington, submitted Minaj, Whoopi Goldberg, her resignation to the Treasury Department, effective Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chaka Khan, Robyn, LesWednesday evening.

She went to the Treasury lie Jones, Normani, Daisy Department with the intention Ridley, Thandie Newton, of filling a Senate-confirmed Olivia Munn, Rachel Bloom, position, which is no longer Daniel Franzese, Jonathan available after her nomina- Bennett, Winnie Harlow and tion was withdrawn earlier Goldblum.

As part of the announceWednesday, the official said. ment, VH1 released videos social media of this year’s House votes to eliminate on guest judges pledging “alERA ratification legiance to the drag.” The new season premieres Feb. deadline 28 on VH1.

The House of RepresentaJennifer Hudson to tives voted on Thursday to approve a resolution to eliminate perform Kobe Bryant a deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, tribute at All-Star Game which would ban discriminaJennifer Hudson will pertion on the basis of sex and form a special tribute at Sunguarantee equality for women day’s NBA All-Star Game under the Constitution. to Kobe Bryant, his daughThe measure, sponsored ter Gianna and seven others

by Democratic Rep. Jackie killed in a helicopter crash Speier of California, passed last month. the House largely along parThe National Basketball ty lines by a vote of 232-183. Association announced Five Republicans voted in Thursday that the Grammy support, including Rep. Brian Award-winning singer and Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Academy Award-winning Tom Reed of New York and actress will open the night Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey. ahead of player introducSenate Majority Leader tions with the tribute.

Mitch McConnell has given Bryant and his 13-year-old no indication that the Sen- daughter were among a group ate would take up the resolu- of nine people who died on tion, but the House vote will Jan. 26 when the helicopter still serve to revive the debate they had been traveling in over the Equal Rights Amend- crashed on a mountainside ment and inject new life into in Calabasas, California. the decades-long fight over The All-Star Game will take whether it should be added place in Chicago and celebrity to the Constitution. natives of that city, includ“There shouldn’t be a dead- ing Hudson, will participate line on equality and our long in the scheduled entertainmarch to full equality under ment for the night. the law is finally coming to Before the All-Star team fruition,” Democratic Rep. introductions, rapper and Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, actor Common will welcome who presided over floor de- fans to Chicago with a narbate in the House on Thursday rative about what basketball for the resolution, told CNN. means to his hometown.

— From wire reports — From wire reports

Distant object in our solar system could show how planets form

By Ashley Strickland CNN

More than a year after NASA’s New Horizons mission closely flew by a small, distant Kuiper Belt Object, researchers have been able to sift through the data and learn intriguing new details about this fossil from the formation of the solar system. Located 4 billion miles beyond Pluto, Arrokoth is the most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft.

Previous studies about Arrokoth were based on a small amount of data sent back by the spacecraft, but the new details were provided by more than 10 times as much data. The data enabled researchers to get a

MUST READ more complete picture of the object and determine more about its origin, formation, geology, composition, color and temperature.

One of the most intriguing discoveries about Arrokoth is that it’s covered in methanol ice and unidentified complex organic molecules, according to the researchers.

If the name sounds unfamiliar, it’s because the object was renamed in November. Previously, it was known as Ultima Thule, which became controversial after the name was linked to Nazism. Arrokoth is a Native American term that means “sky” in the Powhatan and Algonquian language, according to NASA.

New findings about Arrokoth were presented Thursday at a press conference during the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Three studies were also published in the journal Science.

Studying Arrokoth can shed light on how the building blocks of planets, called planetesimals, formed in our solar system. Arrokoth is largely unchanged after billions of years and acts as a primordial time capsule. In one study, researchers were able to use data from New Horizons to simulate the formation of the object, which resembles a peanut or a snowman, depending on how you look at it. It’s made of two lobes that gently came together after forming independently.

Located 4 billion miles beyond Pluto, Arrokoth is the most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft. ♦

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A4 ♦ Friday, February 14, 2020 ♦ gwinnettdailypost.com COLUMNIST I KEITH ROACH

WEATHER WATCH

Best time to take blood pressure meds?

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EAR DR. ROACH: I read on the internet that you should take your blood pressure medicine at night. I just recently started taking medicine for my blood pressure and my instructions were to take it first thing in the morning. So, when is the best time to take it?

— B.H. ANSWER: A study published last October showed that, as a group, Roach people who were told to take all their high blood pressure medicines at night had surprisingly fewer bad events (heart attack, heart failure, stroke, procedure to open heart blood vessels or death due to cardiovascular causes) than people who were told to take their medicines in the morning. Subjects in the study could be taking any of the major types of blood pressure medicines that are normally given once daily.

The reason those who took their medicines at night did so much better may be related to normal physiology. During sleep, the blood pressure normally dips down. In some people, there is a diminished “dip” or even the opposite occurs — a rise in blood pressure.

Taking blood pressure medicine at nighttime restored or enhanced the normal response.

In addition, blood pressure normally rises around 6:00 in the morning, timed with an increase in the blood levels of the hormone cortisol. This is the peak time for heart attacks.

It’s possible that having protection from high blood pressure at this time from taking it at night could help prevent heart attacks. That’s opposed to those taking it during the day; at 6 a.m., the medicine is wearing off and protection is at its lowest.

The findings in the study are dramatic. There was a 45% relative risk reduction in the number of people who had any of the bad outcomes studied. This translates to about 1 person in 18 over the six years of the study not getting an event, or an absolute risk reduction of just over 5%.

Some of my colleagues have already started telling their patients to change the time they take their blood pressure medicines to nighttime.

I would caution against doing so without talking to your doctor. I would also add that taking diuretics at bedtime can cause some people to have to get up during the night.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a skin blemish removed by burning at a dermatologist office. One wouldn’t seem to heal and a follow-up to the dermatologist with a biopsy found it to be a keratoacanthoma. I am not scheduled for a return visit as there was treatment during the time of the biopsy. What is the prognosis for this type of condition?

— A.A. ANSWER: Experts argue whether keratoacanthoma is a benign tumor (which can sometimes go away by itself) or a skin cancer that can rarely spread to other locations. However, since it can be difficult or impossible to tell the difference between keratoacanthoma and squamous cell cancer of the skin, I think surgical removal is the most appropriate treatment. If the tumor was completely removed during biopsy, then your prognosis is excellent. However, 3% to 8% of keratoacanthomas recur after biopsy. You should definitely see your dermatologist immediately if you see signs of regrowth at the site of biopsy.

Otherwise, I would recommend a return visit to the dermatologist in six months for a complete skin exam as well as to let the dermatologist look at the biopsy site.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: in 1859, oregon was admitted as the 33rd u.s. state. in 1912, arizona was admitted as the 48th u.s. state. in 1929, seven mob associates were shot and killed in a chicago garage in the st.

Valentine’s day massacre. in 2003, dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, was euthanized at the age of 6. in 2005, the video-sharing website youtube. com was founded. in 2018, a gunman opened fire at marjory stoneman douglas High school in parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Jack benny (18941974), actor/comedian; mel allen (19131996), sports broadcaster; Herbert Hauptman (1917-2011), mathematician; Florence

Henderson (1934-2016), actress; michael bloomberg (1942- ), business magnate/ politician; gregory Hines (1946-2003), dancer/actor; Jim Kelly (1960- ), football player; meg tilly (1960- ), actress; simon pegg (1970- ), actor; rob thomas (1972- ), singersongwriter; Jim Jefferies (1977- ), actor/ comedian; Freddie Highmore (1992- ), actor.

TODAY’S FACT: the u.s. congress approved the use of voting machines in federal elections on this day in 1899.

TODAY’S SPORTS: in 1988, bobby allison became the oldest driver (age 50) to win the daytona 500, while his son davey finished second. it was the race’s first 1-2 father-son finish.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “i’ve always wondered if people who block each other from expressing their opinions do so because they have so little confidence in their own.” -- michael bloomberg

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COLUMNIST I AMY DICKINSON

New mother-in-law wants DIL to love her

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EAR AMY: I am a firsttime mother-in- law.

We are a close family. We have always kept in touch with one another on a regular basis, even after the kids left home.

My son and new daughterin-law live about 90 minutes away.

My daughter-in-law seems content to keep contact to a minimum. This includes discussing/celebrating important events — both happy and sad.

For example, I am going through a difficult separation from my husband. I have told my daughter-in-law that it would mean a lot to me to hear from her, to know that she is concerned about me.

When I expressed my feelings to her, she claimed I was telling her “how” to love me.

I told her that a loving family should be able to express their needs to each other.

I was not allowed a mother/ son dance at their wedding because she lost her father and I was told it would be too difficult for her to watch us dance.

I did dance with my son at the end of the evening, and she mumbled to me that she didn’t mean to be “an ass...” about the dance.

They are now expecting their first child, and my son called to tell me the baby will be born with a heart defect and will need surgery at some

point.

He asked me to wait a day before calling her.

I called her and left a message. She didn’t Dickinson return the call or text me.

I don’t understand why she keeps me at arm’s length.

She knows I hold them close to my heart. She is not close to her mother. They rarely speak, and she has said this is fine with both of them, but I am not that kind of mom!

How can I bring her closer to me?

— Heartbroken Mom DEAR HEARTBROKEN: First, you need to figure out how to be less heartbroken, and more patient and understanding toward a young woman who might not know how to be intimate in the way that you are intimate.

It is inappropriate for you to share details of your separation from your husband with this new family member, and to ask for (or expect) her emotional support. Presumably, the husband you are separated from is her new father-in-law. Your emotional needs feel like a demand; this puts a lot of pressure on her.

She has no father and a distant relationship with her mother.

You should not tell her how to love you. Instead, you should

show her how a patient, compassionate, loving and goodhumored mother behaves.

You should not expect a call back from an anxious, pregnant daughter-in-law with a frightening diagnosis who has already admitted that she doesn’t always know how to behave.

Approach her with the goal to build a friendship. Don’t pressure her to be a daughter to you. She’s not ready!

Your DIL needs to be able to trust that you won’t overreact or transfigure her dramas into yours. This requires that you both learn to behave differently.

DEAR AMY: Is there an acceptable way to ask people on the plane or in a waiting room if they are contagious?

I’m not sure what I’d do if they said “yes,” but perhaps they would make more of an effort to cover up their coughs — or use cough drops!

— Rather Not Get Sick DEAR RATHER NOT: As of this writing, the coronavirus, which originated in China, is spreading.

Children are (quite appropriately) taught to cough and sneeze into their elbows. This technique is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc. gov). The CDC also recommends coughing into a tissue and then throwing the tissue away.

If you are in a physician’s

waiting room, you should assume that someone near you who is coughing is contagious.

This is from the CDC website: “Cough etiquette is especially important for infection control measures in healthcare settings, such as emergency departments, doctor’s offices, and clinics.”

A polite way to remind someone to cover their cough would be to say, “It seems that you are sick. Would you mind covering your cough?”

DEAR AMY: In a previous column, you recommended “relocating” a trio of squirrels that were tormenting a new homeowner.

In many states, it is illegal to relocate wild animals. The squirrels were there before the homeowner. They get first dibs.

— Squirrel Lover DEAR LOVER: Thank you. These squirrels were being fed by a neighbor. The U.S. Department of Agriculture strongly discourages feeding wild animals.

If these neighbors didn’t feed the squirrels, they might relocate themselves.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@ amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

Take the lead and do your own thing. Don’t feel that you must follow anyone or do things that don’t make sense to you just to fit in. If you are disciplined and stay focused on what’s important to you, you will achieve what you set out to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Take a moment to think matters through. Impulsive behavior will lead to mistakes. Don’t let confusion set in when dealing with people who use pressure tactics to try to sway your opinion.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Avoid joint ventures and untrustworthy people. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Ask questions and have the confidence to go your own way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Difficulties with partnerships will surface if you get into fraught discussions.

Concentrate more on personal and physical improvements that boost your confidence.

Choose love and romance over discord.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Initiate subtle changes; if you make a big splash, you will face opposition. A carefully laid strategy will help you achieve your objective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Gather facts. Don’t listen to fancy jargon that could lead you into a vulnerable position. Take the helm and use your skills to benefit yourself, not someone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Go with the flow and enjoy making adjustments to your surroundings that will encourage a better and more convenient lifestyle. Romance is on the rise. Make plans for two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Take a moment to mull over what’s going on around you. Emotional reactions will only make matters worse. If you are thoughtful, compassionate and understanding, personal rewards will unfold.

Romance is encouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Fix what needs to be fixed and move on to more enjoyable tasks. Set up guidelines, rules and objectives that are easy to follow. Be a leader.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Sit back, observe what’s going on and consider all your options before you get involved in something. Don’t believe everything you hear or pick sides before you have all the facts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Emotions will be close to the surface. Look for unusual ways to resolve issues that have been confusing or causing uncertainty in your life. Offer options, incentives and peace of mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Involvement with groups will test your patience.

When in doubt, proceed on your own. Don’t believe the hype someone is throwing at you. Adopt what’s feasible. Put personal goals first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — A change will inspire you to do things differently. Share your ideas with someone who has the capacity to see your vision and contribute to your plan.

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DeVos doubles down on proposed education reforms

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recently interviewed Secretary of disadvantaged and high-need students Education Betsy DeVos who claimed (and) requires — for the first time — the president’s proposed $4.8 tril- that all students in America be taught lion budget includes “a signifito high academic standards that cant step toward returning flexwill prepare them to succeed in ibility to the states through a college and careers...” proposal to block grant all of the I remind DeVos that during elementary and secondary eduthe 2016 presidential campaign, cation funds ... and let (states) Donald Trump asked why Afriprioritize where those funds are can-Americans still vote for a going to be best utilized.” party he said has done nothing DeVos has tried to reduce the for them. DeVos says his appeal Thomas federal footprint in public eduis getting through, especially to cation, because the more than $1 tril- those children in bad public schools. lion she says has been spent has not “We know that 83 percent of Afriproduced positive results. can-Americans support this federal During his State of the Union ad- tax credit proposal,” DeVos says, citdress, President Trump reiterated his ing figures from the American Federasupport for school choice. He intro- tion for Children, an organization that duced an African-American girl and does lobbying and grassroots advocaher mother and said they had been de- cy work in the states and Washington, nied the right to select a better school D.C., “which added the question this over the underperforming one she year about the federal tax credit and now attends. The president said the across the board, 78 percent were for girl would receive an “Opportunity it, so it’s very significant. You’d think Scholarship” anyway.

Democratic presidential candidates I asked DeVos who is paying for it? would pay attention to this.” The AFC “The one for her is being privately national poll of more than 1,000 likely funded,” she says (an aide later told voters also found that “67 percent of me DeVos is the benefactor and doDemocrat primary voters support this nates her government salary to charifederal tax credit.” ties, including school scholarships).

What about student loan debt, which The Philadelphia Inquirer reports some Democrats want to forgive? the girl actually attends a competitive “There are other ways to get at this charter school, so a better pick might ... without congressional action,” she have been made, but that still does not diminish the pro-school choice says. “One of the things we’ve done is to add a lot of important information argument.

How many others are on waiting to what is called the College Scorecard.

Students can go and compare field of lists for school choice scholarships?

“I don’t know if there is a good fig- studies between institutions to see how ure for tax credit type scholarships,” much it will cost ... and then what their says DeVos. “I do know there are over first year (after graduation) earning 1 million families on wait lists for char- potential is. It is based on real data ter schools. I imagine there is close of those who completed the programs to that number who would opt to do before. We hope students will use this something different if they had the op- information to make better and wisportunity. In fact, some recent polling er decisions of what they are going to data found only about 30 percent say- pursue from a higher-ed perspective.”

DeVos hints she might not stay for ing they would choose the school their child is currently assigned to. The rest another four years if the president is would choose a different school in a re-elected. She’d have to be asked to stay. But if she succeeds in her prodifferent setting.”

DeVos sees her block grant pro- posed reforms, she will have improved posals as “a very compatible step to the education of millions of children.

Congress’s action on the Every Stu- That would be an enduring legacy. dent Succeeds Act.” Signed by PresiLook for Cal Thomas’ new book dent Obama in 2015, it updated No “America’s Expiration Date: The Fall of Child Left Behind from the George W. Bush administration and among other Empires and Superpowers and the Future of the United States” (HarperCollins/ things, “Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America’s Zondervan).

COLUMNIST|KATHLEEN PARKER

Matt vs. Mitt: Attack of the swamp creatures

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hen conservative ringmaster Matt teous media attention, and maybe even Schlapp officially didn’t invite earned a little grace for his wife Mercedes Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, to “Mercy” Schlapp. his annual ultra-right confab — the ConMercy was White House director of servative Political Action Conference — strategic communications until last July eye-rolling was suddenly trending. when she joined Trump’s re-election If little else is transparent in this tiny campaign. Meanwhile, the past overlap village where word gets around, Schlapp’s of Schlapp’s CPAC sponsors and his climotivations surely are. Rather than simply ents — including Comcast, Altria, and the not inviting Romney, which one does by Motion Picture Association of America not inviting him, Schlapp tweeted — has not gone unnoticed by a a photo of the senator looking like contingent of critics who refer to a corpse-eating zombie along with the conference as “The Matt and the CPAC logo and the words: “Not Mercy Show.” invited: Mitt Romney.”

Schlapp knows as well as anyone Ostensibly, Schlapp was conthat Romney is an honorable man cerned that Romney might be suband is surely believable when he jected to physical violence at the says his Senate vote was a matter conference because of his solitary of principle and not, as some have Parker Republican vote to convict Trump suggested, revenge. (After publicly on one of two charges, abuse of power, courting Romney for secretary of state, in the impeachment trial. This concern Trump chose someone else, seemingly to could have remained buried in Schlapp’s humiliate his at-the-time former critic.) furrowed brow but for his apparent de- Even if Romney might derive a tiny bit of termination to say it aloud in the context satisfaction from the fact that his faithof a mean-spirited non-invitation. driven principles didn’t allow him to acIt’s not for nothing that Schlapp has quit Trump, what does he really get out of seen his lobbying and public relations being an outlier — other than the respect firm, Cove Strategies, win massive earn- of liberals who would admire Hannibal ings in the Trump era. He boasted to The Lecter if he feasted on Republicans?

New York Times that lobbying revenues Poor Romney — right as rain, yet noincreased from $600,000 in 2015 to body can spare an umbrella. As a presimore than $1 million in 2017, and that dential candidate, people said he was too “strategic communications” revenues squeaky clean. Or, he didn’t pass the beer were even higher. In the swampiest of test. When he said during his 2012 presswamps, “strategic communications” idential campaign that Russia was our obviously pays. greatest geopolitical foe, people scoffed.

What’s clear, of course, is that Schlapp Who’s scoffing now? was never going to invite Romney to An argument could be made that Schlapp CPAC. Not only has Schlapp been a Don- really was concerned about violence, ald Trump man since Day One, as he told but what kind of show is he directing? me back in 2017, but he also sensed at At the 2018 CPAC, conservative columthe onset that Trump would win. This nist Mona Charen had to be escorted out is because Schlapp knows the conserva- of the conference by security when she tive base perhaps better than anyone, was booed for scolding Republicans for as he should. not condemning Trump’s alleged sexuAs for CPAC, Schlapp typically invites al misconduct. But more likely, such alonly political stars who might make head- leged fears were an excuse rather than lines. Sometimes he might include lesser- a reason to justify his tweet. known politicians eager for the exposure By essentially encouraging the mob, and, who knows, maybe Schlapp’s services. Schlapp made his bed on the wrong side Proactively snubbing Romney was of conservative principles and, ultimately, a win-win for Schlapp that showcased of history. Luckily for him, the Romney his messaging skills and, inadvertently, we both know would probably accept revealed his character. When a man is an apology. down, by all means kick the daylights out of him. In so doing, Schlapp ingratiKathleen Parker is a columnist for the ated himself to his base, received bounWashington Post.

COLUMNIST|MARC THIESSEN

Trump needs to expand his base to win; here’s how T here’s a lot of great news for President Trump in the wake of his impeachment trial. His Gallup approval rating is at 49% — an all-time high for his presidency — but even more stunning is that 63% of Americans now approve of the way Trump is handling the economy. That is the highest economic approval rating for any president in almost two decades.

Here’s the problem: The gap between his economic approval and his personal approval is 14 points, which means there are millions of Americans who approve of Trump’s policies but do not approve of him. His job between now and November is to win them over.

So far, Trump has spent most of this time feeding his base, not trying to expand it.

That is understandable. For the past three years, he has been under unrelenting attack — first from the Russia investigation and then the impeachment inquiry. When you are under assault, you rally your supporters and push back. But now that the Mueller probe cleared Trump of a conspiracy with Russia and the Senate has acquitted him, it is time for Trump to do what every successful two-term president before him has done: work to bring persuadable Americans into his coalition.

Many of these voters might be willing

to give Trump a fresh look — if he inal-justice reform he signed into asks for one. While most don’t agree law. He recognized Charles Mcthat his phone call with the presiGee, a 100-year-old retired Tuskedent of Ukraine was “perfect,” they gee airman (whom he promoted saw the Democrats’ effort to use it to brigadier general) and McGee’s to remove him as transparently pogreat-grandson, who wants to join litical. And they are happy with the Trump’s new Space Force service results of Trump’s presidency. The branch. And the president intronew Gallup poll finds that nearly six Thiessen duced Tony Rankins, a homeless in 10 Americans say they are better black Army veteran who turned his off financially than they were a year ago, life around thanks to the Trump policy creand 74% believe they will be financially ating Opportunity Zones to revitalize strugbetter off financially this time next year. gling towns and inner-city communities.

Trump needs to translate those sentiNow, the president needs to take that ments into votes in November. How? He message on the road. He should visit chargot off to a great start during his State of ter schools and talk about his administhe Union address, laying out the details of tration’s strong backing of school choice, his economic success. “Jobs are booming, particularly for inner-city students. He incomes are soaring, poverty is plummet- should visit Opportunity Zones and highing, crime is falling, confidence is surging, light the lives that are being transformed and our country is thriving and highly re- there. He should visit programs that are spected again,” he declared. helping former convicts who are turning But most important, he used his address their lives around. He should visit black to make his most explicit pitch to black vot- churches and remind black voters that ers yet. He pointed out that on his watch he promised them in 2016, “whether you African-American unemployment and vote for me or not, I will be your greatest African-American youth unemployment champion.” He should tell them: Most of had both reached the lowest levels ever. you didn’t vote for me, but I’m fighting He highlighted his record funding for the for you anyway — just as I promised — United States’ historically black colleges and I’m delivering. and universities, and the landmark crimTrump does not have to increase his

African-American support by much for it to have an impact on 2020. The 8% of the black vote he got in 2016 was below the historic average for Republicans, and it is unclear whether the Democrats’ eventual nominee will have enthusiastic black support. Several polls show that Trump is making inroads with black voters. Even a marginal uptick in support could help tip the scales in Trump’s favor on Election Day. Plus, reaching out to black voters is critical to pushing back on the Democrats’ narrative that he is a bigot, and to winning back the suburban voters who defected to Democrats in 2018. These voters are happy with the Trump economy, but uncomfortable with Trump. Seeing him fight for people who do not vote for him is exactly the kind of presidential leadership that will appeal to these persuadable voters.

Trump’s base is already highly energized. If even a fraction of the millions of Americans who approve of the president’s policies but don’t approve of Trump personally can be persuaded to vote for him in November, he might not just win a second term, but also win it in a landslide.

Marc Thiessen is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush.

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ADDRESS From A1 “Will we continue to be extraordinary going forward?”

Nash asked audience members during her speech. “My answer is a resounding ‘Yes …

If.’ Yes, because the conditions are in place for us to prosper even as we evolve. We have the essential ingredients: talent, experience, knowledge, resources, and energy.

“But there’s also an ‘If.’ If we can summon the type of vision and courage that made Gwinnett extraordinary in the first place.”

Nearly 1,000 people attended Nash’s speech, where she frequently referenced the “Gwinnett Standard” and highlighted six areas that she sees as priorities for the Gwinnett community to address.

After her speech, she maintained that her remarks were not aimed solely at the people running to replace her.

Instead, she said, it was intended to be a rallying call for all Gwinnettians to do their part to advance the county and make it better.

“The county creates expectations for its leaders and it can have a great influence

(on them),” she said. “I’m speaking to the entire group (about how) these are things that are important for you to think about.

“You don’t have to take the same approach that necessarily had been taken previously, but we don’t have much of a community if we don’t have a good water and sewer system. We’ve got to deal with our transportation challenges and, as I’ve said many times, I believe transit is part of that.”

Throughout the speech, there were nods to the usual issues that have grabbed headlines in recent years, notably transportation and transit issues and water use.

At the same time, there were also hints of efforts to come — such as an upcoming initiative reaching across the government, education and community sectors to improve early learning — and warnings for Gwinnett’s future leaders.

Not only has Nash opted against running for another term this year, but Commissioner Jace Brooks has also opted to not run again, leaving at least two open commission seats up for grabs in this year’s elections.

Nash preached a need for continued sustainability as

well as discipline in government spending, and knowing the limits of what the county can do in any given year with its financial resources.

“Even a large budget like the county’s has limits since most of the dollars must go to cover the costs of basic services,” Nash said. “County government cannot be everything to every cause or community need. That’s the reason we cultivate community partnerships as we work together to address community issues.”

Transit highlighted, but no hint of possible 2020 vote One area Nash devoted time to in her speech was mobility and the need for Gwinnett to do something to expand transit access in the county.

“Roads and private vehicles will take us only so far,” Nash said. “Transit options must be considered.”

Anyone who was hoping her speech would give some insight into whether another public vote on expanding transit would occur in November were left without an answer, however. There are people in the Gwinnett community who believe last year’s

failed MARTA referendum would have passed if it had been placed on the November 2018 general election ballot.

But the defeat of the MARTA referendum has given county leaders a chance to go back and revisit their plans for Gwinnett’s transit future. A community review committee was formed in the fall to review the Connect Gwinnett Transit Development plan and make recommendations for changes.

Meanwhile, Commissioner Ben Ku has offered up his own ideas to his colleagues on ways Gwinnett can expand transit.

“After the failure of last year’s referendum, we’re revisiting our transit plan. ... As we work to reach agreement on a revised transit plan, it’s still too early to know exactly how we will proceed,” Nash said.

“What is clear, right now, is that a robust transit system must be part of Gwinnett’s future. A gridlocked Gwinnett without a range of mobility options won’t attract those seeking a high quality of life and a productive work environment.”

NASH From A1 climate that supports business formation (and) with a skilled workforce that delivers for both the public and private sectors, then, we must bend the trend on early childhood learning by assuring that kids get a strong start even before their early years of schooling.”

Nash talked extensively about education during her remarks, but the county’s government has no direct oversight on how Gwinnett County or City of Buford schools. There are separate school boards that deal with how students are educated in the county’s and Buford’s school systems.

Any influence county commissioners have on the education of Gwinnett’s children is limited to programs offered at facilities such as libraries and county-run parks and recreation facilities.

That’s exactly how Nash said she sees the county helping out with the early learning strategy.

“We’ll be doing things to support the overall community effort,” she said af-

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Volunteer Services. She led off her presentation that she may have been “preaching to the choir” — since the group was made up mostly of people who worked for nonprofits and support groups — it didn’t make her personal story staff photo less moving.

People browse booths at Brookwood High School during a Safe Teen Cooper, the Georgia Regional Dating Summit on Tuesday.

Outreach Coordinator for the You“We have to learn to recognize nique Foundation, said she was offices in the state.

She said a high rate youth and red flags, because so often stusexually abused multiple times before age 11. Cooper’s personal young adults in DJJ facilities a dents have a lot going on behind trauma was piled on as a teenager survivors of some type of abuse the scenes and we don’t recognize when the Atlanta native visited her whether is physical, mental or it,” Cooper said.

According to Defend Innocence, grandparents’ home only to find sexual abuse.

“A lot of times, they don’t have one in five children will be sexuher grandfather deceased. She said she carried that emotional that opportunity to understand ally abused before they’re 18 years trauma — unaddressed trauma what healthy coping skills or re- old. Roughly 30% of abuse perpe— she experienced as a child but lationships are,” Davis said. trators are family members. That Domestic and teen-dating vi- means coaches, teachers, neighdidn’t open up about it until later.

Mental trauma led to self-image olence, Davis said, is transient bors and friends are left with the issues, which she said put her in and effects all demographics and responsibility of identifying abuse, position for problematic relation- economic strata equally. Georgia Davis said.

DJJ can be associated with the ships as a teenager.

“The stranger danger model, it “(Trauma) can sometimes lead end result of young people get- happens but it’s not often,” she you to connecting with individu- ting locked up, but Davis said the said. “When they’re put in a trustals that aren’t healthy for you,” department’s outreach initiatives ing environment with that person, are also a method of prevention. they don’t know where to go.”

Cooper said.

“Our outreach goal is for us not Through it all, though, Cooper turned out OK. More than two to get them in our detention cenGetting help and moving years after the #MeToo move- ters and on any type of probation forward ment, Cooper said is sharing her services,” Davis said. “We’ll partner with a variety of organizations story to inspire survivors of sexFor people in need of help, there ual abuse and show them they’re to get that message out there.” are resources.

One way to prevent a teen from more than the worse thing that’s GUIDE Inc (Gwinnett United sliding into delinquency, is to idenhappened to them. in Drug Education) was formed “I do understand while every- tify young people who might be one may not be in a place where subjected to abuse, before they in 1986 as a joint effort between they’re ready to share their story, drop out of school, turn to alco- the Gwinnett County Board of I know the importance it’s played hol or drugs to cope, or suicide as Commissioners and the Gwinnett County Board of Education. The in my healing and how it’s helped an ultimate solution. organization provides services teen me on my journey,” Cooper said. suicide and drug-prevention serChildren and teens that go What are the signs? vices by mobilizing students and through the same hardships as Cooper is also a spokesperson creating informative workshops Cooper don’t always have a support system or seek help that leads for the Defend Innocence, a non- and youth development courses.

Street Grace, is a faith-based to a positive outcome. Sometimes profit with the goal of empowering a traumatic relationship can be parents, caregivers and commu- Norcross-based non-profit, strives the event that causes life to spi- nity members to help end child to eliminate child sexual exploitation in metro Atlanta. sexual abuse. ral out of control.

Georgia DJJ offers victims serShe said children and teens subLatera Davis is the director of Office of Professional Develop- jected to sexual or physical abuse vices in several forms. A list of ment & Standards at the Georgia may exhibit visible red flags. She these services is available on the Department of Juvenile Justice. listed low school commitment, DJJ website. The Department of Her office works to develop pro- changes in physical appearance Juvenile Justice’s Office of Victim grams that redirect youth incar- and association with “delinquent Services can be reached by calling 214_GDP FRI_OBITS_OBITSv2 2/13/2020 PM Page peers,” as 1potential signs that toll free 1-866-922-6360 or email cerated at Georgia DJJ’s 26 facil-4:41 ities and 97 community services there’s more beneath the surface. at victimservices@djj.state.ga.us.

It was also the first opportunity for the public to hear, in Schrader’s own words, the reasoning behind her decision to hire private investigator T.J. Ward to look into her concerns that District Attorney Danny Porter, or at least someone working in his office, was hacking her computer.

Ward in turn brought in former Forsyth County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Karic and DragonCon co-founder Ed Kramer, who took an Alford Plea on child molestation charges in Gwinnett and severed ties with DragonCon years ago, to install a device that monitored activity on the judge’s work computer.

“I had exhausted myself trying to get answers to what was happening to my computer, in my office,” Schrader said.

“My question is, ma’am, did you double check with anybody on whether or not it was OK for somebody who did not work for the Gwinnett County government, or the Gwinnett County IT department” to install the device on Schrader’s computer, prosecutor John Regan asked the judge.

“No, I did not,” Schrader said.

Schrader testified that she found items, including a National Crime Information Center report and a warrant affidavit, printed out on her office printer on four occasions.

“It’s one thing if it happens once, but it happened four separate times with my printer on the same person,” Schrader said. “If I print something and it goes into cyberspace and I don’t know where it is, it doesn’t matter what it is, I kind of double check to see ‘OK, now am I using the right printer?

Have I done something?’

“It was just alarming to me. I was doing everything I can to get attention to the issues that I had.”

Schrader said she had gone to IT professionals in the county’s court administration office several times to raise concerns about what was happening with the printer situation, and that Hayat Zamayar, the IT worker she interacted with, dealt with each printer issue as it happened. But she did not feel underlying causes behind those issues were being fixed.

“He was able to put a Band-Aid on the cut, but he was not able to tell me how the cut was happening,”

Schrader said.

The judge said she was then informed that a shared folder file with photos she had on her computer somehow became available for employees in the District Attorney’s office to see.

Schrader said she was told she must have inadvertently created the shared folder file, but she said she did not recall doing so.

Another issue that came up was the discovery that Tracie Cason had been listed as an authorized user on Schrader’s computer. Cason had previously worked in the District Attorney’s Office overseeing cases that appeared in Schrader’s court division, but she had been elected to a Superior court judgeship in 2018.

At the time Cason’s name was discovered in the computer system, she was already a sitting Superior Court judge in Gwinnett County. It was not clear from testimony provided Thursday if it had been determined when Cason’s name had been added as an authorized user.

Earlier in the week, Zamayar testified that the county’s employee handbook outlined that no one from outside the county’s IT department was allowed to have access to the county’s internal computer network. When asked about the policy, however, Schrader asserted that she felt she was allowed to authorize the installation of a device on her computer.

“Allowing Frank Karic to install an unapproved device, would you say that is a violation of that county administrative policy,” Regan asked Schrader.

“No,” she said.

“Why not?” Regan asked.

“I have not interfered with the operation of any county computer system or network,” Schrader replied. “I have not interfered with the security of any computer system or network; I have no unauthorized use of another user’s account; I have no unauthorized attempts to alter data, files or systems; I have not made unauthorized changes to the configuration or working of equipment.”

Whether Schrader is correct in her assessment about if she was allowed to authorize Karic to install the device on her computer, which gave Kramer the ability to copy data from the computer onto his own computer, will be up to the jury to decide when it begins deliberating the case Friday.

OBITUARIES JEFFERSON

WINDER

Margaret Finch

Peggy Powers

Margaret E. Spratt Finch, age 83, of Jefferson passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.

Peggy Jean Powers, age 62, of Winder passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

TALMO HOSCHTON

James Healan, Jr. James Wilburn Healan Jr., age 63, of Hoschton passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.

Janice Whittington Janice Marie Chamberlain Whittington, age 81, of Talmo passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Lawrenceville

Gregory Taylor Wilkins Gregory Taylor Wilkins, age 69, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Litt Wilkins; children, Michael (Misty) Litt, Nancy (David) Guillory, Travis (Trish) Wilkins, Matthew Wilkins (Ansley Shoemaker); grandchildren, Elynn Litt, Maddox Litt, Owen Guillory, Joseph Guillory, Mason Litt, Kiera Lagi and Caiden Lagi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Taylor Wilkins and Betty Ann

Wilkins. Greg proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He had a long career building homes for families much like his own throughout metro Atlanta, and for the past several years was working for Silverstone Communities. Greg was a loving husband, father, and Gpa who was very involved with his children, and then with his grandchildren at their various activities. Much of his free time was spent coaching or cheering them on. Greg loved his beach vacations and looked forward to the time he could spend relaxing and enjoying his family. As an empty

ter her speech. “We already have a lot of programs that are focused on reading and learning for children so we’ll be looking at ways we can incorporate an emphasis on literacy and early childhood learning in the programs we already are doing.”

Nash highlighted summer camp and afternoon programs being used in partnership with the school system to promote early reading, and expanding a “Playing To Learn” program in the county’s parks system. Money was also included in Gwinnett County government’s 2020 budget to help the library system expand a focus on literacy.

Additionally, county employees will be trained on ways they can help support the early learning effort.

“I have come to believe strongly that early childhood learning, especially literacy, is the main leg up we can give our students and, through them, our entire community,” Nash said.

“We must ensure that Gwinnett students leave the third grade ‘reading to learn’ versus still ‘learning to read.’

And the effort must touch children even before they enter kindergarten.”

nester, Greg and Beth often enjoyed a night out at a local restaurant enjoying a drink and having a laugh to end his day with the woman he adored the most. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A funeral service honoring the life of Greg will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 6pm at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor John Baker officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3pm until the time of service at 6pm.

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Duluth man arrested while out on bond on murder charges

PUBLIC NOTICE GWINNETT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSED AMENDED ACTION PLANS 2016 – 2019 AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM REALLOCATIONS PUBLICATION DATE: February 14, 2020 - PUBLISH IN: GWINNETT DAILY POST PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: February 14, 2020 – March 16, 2020 Gwinnett County publishes for public comment the Proposed Amended Action Plans 2016-2019 and Neighborhood Stabilization Program Reallocations, which will be considered for approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on March 17, 2020. Gwinnett County is proposing to recapture funding from Community Development Block Grant [CDBG], HOME Investment Partnership Program [HOME], Emergency Solutions Grant [ESG], and Neighborhood Stabilization Program [NSP] projects with unexpended balances and reprogram the funds to projects ready for implementation.

By Taylor Denman taylor.denman@ gwinnettdailypost.com

A Public Hearing will be held to receive citizen input at: Public Hearing Location

Date

Time

One Justice Square 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 275 Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

10:00 AM

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday deputies arrested three men under surveillance after two of them tried to break into an investigator’s unmarked car.

Michael Smith, 21 of Duluth, was arrested alongside 20-year-old Pharaoh JohnPharaoh son of Roswell Johnson and 24-yearold Thomas St. Patrick of Norcross on Feb. 5. Smith was out on bond on felony murder charges in Johns Creek.

Thomas St. Smith and Patrick St. Patrick were charged with entering an automobile after a sheriff’s office spokesperson said they tried to break into an Michael unmarked car Smith with an investigator sitting inside. He and fellow investigators apprehended and arrested the suspects.

Smith turned himself in to police in November 2018 after being charged for felony murder in the death of his girlfriend, Adelisa Murtovic. Her body was found in a burning car on Oct. 30, 2018. Johns Creek police said

The public comment period for the amendment referenced above is February 14, 2020 – March 16, 2020. A summary of all comments received during the public comment period will be provided to the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners before their action on March 17, 2020.

Written comments on the Proposed Amended Action Plans 2016-2019 and Neighborhood Stabilization Program Reallocations must be received by 10:00 am on March 16, 2020, at: Gwinnett County Community Development Program One Justice Square, 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 275, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-2439 Telephone 678-518-6008; Fax 678-518-6071; Email cdbghudplanning@gwinnettcounty.com GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA – PROPOSED AMENDED ACTION PLANS 2016-2019 The table below identifies the project details for recaptured funding and proposed project details for reprogramming those funds for rapid implementation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program [HOME], and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.

Community Development Block Grant Year

Grant

Organization

Activity

Project Description

Amount

2016

CDBG

Gwinnett County Dept. of Community Services

2017

CDBG

Gwinnett County Dept. of Transportation

Public Facilities

Infrastructure Improvement: Sidewalk Construction (Harbins /Pirkle Road)

$(7,140.32)

2017

CDBG

Action Ministries, Inc.

Public Services

Operating Costs: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

$(7,681.00)

2018

CDBG

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

Public Facilities

Facility Renovation: HVAC Replacement (Norcross Facility)

2018

CDBG

Action Ministries, Inc.

Public Services

Operating Costs: Rapid Re-Housing Program

$(35,962.41)

Public Services

Operating Costs: Early Childhood Education Subsidy for Low-Income Families

$(40,000.00) $(80,243.00) $(35,000.00)

2018

CDBG

The Sheltering Arms, Inc.

Public Facilities

Facility Renovation: Lawrenceville Senior Center Re-Roof

2019

CDBG

The Sheltering Arms, Inc.

Public Facilities

Norcross and Lawrenceville Early Childcare Care Centers HVAC Replacement and Parking Lot Improvements

2019

CDBG

Action Ministries, Inc.

Public Services

Operating Costs: Rapid Re-Housing

2019

CDBG

Families First, Inc.

Public Services

Operating Costs: Gwindale Permanency Cooperative Proposed CDBG Recaptured Funding:

$(6,653.80)

$(51,455.00)

$(20,000.00) $(284,135.53)

2016

CDBG

Gwinnett County

Housing Rehab

Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program

$6,653.80

2017

CDBG

Gwinnett County

Housing Rehab

Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program

$14,821.32

CDBG

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

Public Facilities

Facility Renovations

$51,455.00

2018

CDBG

Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett

Public Facilities

Charitable Healthcare & Dental Center for Low-Income Individuals

$75,962.41

2019

CDBG

Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett

Public Facilities

Charitable Healthcare & Dental Center for Low-Income Individuals

$115,243.00

2019

CDBG

Families First, Inc.

Public Services

ESL Early Childhood Education

2018

Proposed CDBG Reprogrammed Funding:

$20,000.00 $284,135.53

HOME Investment Partnerships Year

Grant

Organization

Activity

Project Description

Amount

2017

HOME

Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc.

CHDO Operating

Operating Costs: Single Family Acquisition

2018

HOME

Gwinnett County

Affordable Housing Initiative

TBD

2018

HOME

Action Ministries, Inc.

Tenant Based Rental Assistance

Gwinnett County 2018 TBRA Project

$(52,271.85)

2019

HOME

Action Ministries, Inc.

Tenant Based Rental Assistance

Gwinnett County 2019 TBRA Project

$(84,483.00)

2019

HOME

Gwinnett County

Affordable Housing Initiative

TBD

$(373,054.00)

2019

HOME

Gwinnett County

Affordable Housing Initiative

Local Nonprofit - CHDO Reserve/ Ops

$(275,000.00)

2019

HOME

The Salvation Army

Tenant Based Rental Assistance

Home Sweet Home

2017

HOME

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Affordable Housing Initiative

Workforce Housing Construction

2018

HOME

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Affordable Housing Initiative

LIHTC Family & Elderly Community

2018

HOME

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Affordable Housing Initiative

Workforce Housing Construction

$80,566.35

2019

HOME

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Affordable Housing Initiative

Workforce Housing Construction

$457,537.00

By Curt Yeomans

2019

HOME

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Affordable Housing Initiative

Land Acquisition for LIHTC Family & Elderly Community

$335,000.00

Proposed HOME Reprogrammed Funding:

$1,923,103.35

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$(50,000.00) $(1,028,294.50)

Proposed HOME Recaptured Funding:

Gang leader, member convicted on charges related to 2017 robbery, shooting in Auburn

$(60,000.00) $(1,923,103.35) $50,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Two men were convicted last week on several charges related to a 2017 armed robbery in Auburn that involved a shooting and was tied to street gang activity.

A jury convicted Ishmael Abdultaliv Salaam on charges of armed robbery and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act, and Bruce Rykeisedagiquan Chambers on several charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Chambers and a third man, Dylan Grant, are accused of driving to a home in Auburn and shooting Frantz Blake, whom they were meeting under the guise of conducting a marijuana sale. Chambers and Grant were members of 64 Brims, which is a street gang founded by Salaam and is a set of the Bloods gang.

Blake was shot in the chest during the robbery. “(Evidence) showed that as the ‘Big Hommie’ of the 64 Brims, Salaam was responsible for authorizing or ‘greenlighting’ the robbery of Blake because Blake was also a gang member,” prosecutors said in a statement. “Salaam had been running the 64 Brims for several years and had been involved with Bloods gangs

Emergency Solutions Grant Year

Grant

Organization

Activity

Project Description

2018

ESG

Action Ministries, Inc.

Homelessness Prevention

2018

ESG

Action Ministries, Inc.

Rapid Re-Housing

Gwinnett County 2018 Rapid Re-Housing Project

2019

ESG

Action Ministries, Inc.

Rapid Re-Housing

Gwinnett County 2019 Rapid Re-Housing Project

Amount

Gwinnett County 2018 ESG Prevention

$(25,000.00) $(40,589.22)

Proposed ESG Recaptured Funding:

$(75,000.00) $(140,589.22)

2018

ESG

Latin American Association, Inc.

Homelessness Prevention

Homeless Housing Assistance 2018 Program

$25,589.22

2018

ESG

Norcross Cooperative Ministry, Inc.

Homelessness Prevention

Emergency Assistance 2018 Program - Financial Support

$25,000.00

2018

ESG

Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.

Rapid Re-Housing

Homeless Housing Assistance 2018 Program

$15,000.00

2019

ESG

Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc.

Emergency Shelter

Hanna’s House

$15,000.00

2019

ESG

Norcross Cooperative Ministry, Inc.

Emergency Shelter

Emergency Assistance 2019 Program - Financial Support

$10,000.00

2019

ESG

Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Inc.

Emergency Shelter

Gwinnett Safehouse

$25,000.00

2019

ESG

Norcross Cooperative Ministry, Inc.

Homelessness Prevention

Emergency Assistance 2019 Program - Financial Support

$25,000.00

Proposed ESG Reprogrammed Funding:

$140,589.22

GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA – PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM REALLOCATIONS The table below identifies the project details for recaptured funding and proposed project details for reprogramming those funds for rapid implementation for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

Neighborhood Stabilization Program Year

Grant

Organization

Funding Type

Project Description

2008

NSP1 HUD

Gwinnett County

Grant

Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, Disposition

$(95,322.34)

2008

NSP1 HUD

Gwinnett County

Program Income

Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, Disposition

$(384,854.63)

2011

NSP3 HUD

Gwinnett County

Grant

Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, Disposition

$(37,635.02)

2011

NSP3 HUD

Gwinnett County

Program Income

Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, Disposition Proposed NSP Recaptured Funding:

Amount

$(88,860.00) $(606,671.99)

2008

NSP1 HUD

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Grant

Land Acquisition for LIHTC Family & Elderly Community

$95,322.34

2008

NSP1 HUD

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Program Income

Land Acquisition for LIHTC Family & Elderly Community

$384,854.63

2011

NSP3 HUD

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Grant

Land Acquisition for LIHTC Family & Elderly Community

$37,635.02

2011

NSP3 HUD

Gwinnett Housing Corporation

Program Income

Land Acquisition for LIHTC Family & Elderly Community

$88,860.00

Proposed NSP Reprogrammed Funding:

$606,671.99

Section 504 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 [ADA], As Amended Gwinnett County does not discriminate based on disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to participate in an open meeting, program, or activity of the Gwinnett County Community Development Program should be directed to Gwinnett County Community Development Program, One Justice Square, 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 275, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-2439. Telephone 678.518.6008; Fax 678.518.6071; email cdbghudplanning@gwinnettcounty.com.

Bruce R. Ishmael Chambers Abdultaliv Salaam since at least 2012.”

Salaam and Chambers will spend the rest of their lives in jail. Salaam was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 100 years to serve in custody while Chambers was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 245 years to serve in custody.

While a conviction was secured against Salaam against some of the charges he faced, the jury did acquit him on charges of aggravated assault and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Still, prosecutors said getting a conviction against Salaam on some of the charges filed against him was a big win.

“Salaam’s status in the Bloods made him one of the highest ranking gang members in Georgia and in charge of dozens of Bloods gang members,” prosecutors said. “Witnesses testified that as the leader of the 64 Brims, Salaam was responsible for greenlighting criminal activity by the members of the 64 Brims.”

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If you think your rights have been violated, please contact the Gwinnett County Community Development Program, One Justice Square, 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 275, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-2439; Telephone 678-518-6008; Fax 678-518-6071; Email cdbghudplanning@gwinnettcounty.com.

Murtovic died of a gunshot wound from a shootout that occurred roughly six hours before her body was found.

The burning car containing Murtovic’s body was found in Lawrenceville.

Smith allegedly told Lawrenceville detectives that he and Murtovic went to the Retreat at Johns Creek Apartments to buy drugs.

While they were there, other people showed up and approached the car with a gun and started shooting.

Smith told police he got his gun and basically a gunfight ensued and then he ran into the woods.”

Smith allegedly told police that after he ran into the woods, someone else jumped into the car where Murtovic was a passenger and fled the scene.

Gwinnett County police said investigators determined Smith was a suspect in a Jan. 11 armed robbery in the parking lot of a hookah lounge in Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County police filed warrants for armed robbery, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

The sheriff’s office fugitive unit was searching for Smith when they found him with Johnson and St. Patrick.

Johnson is facing charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, armed robbery, possession of a firearm or knife and giving false information to police. Police said St. Patrick was wanted in Hall County for Failure to Appear and in Los Angeles County on a weapons related charge.

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Gwinnett football players dominate GACA all-state From staff reports Gwinnett high school football players dominated the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Teams, released Tuesday by the organization.

A total of 32 locals earned all-state honors in Class AAAAAAA, including top award winners Josh Downs and Jared Ivey of North Gwinnett. Downs was the AAAAAAA North offensive player of the year and Ivey was the AAAAAAA North defensive player of the year. Downs signed with North Carolina, and Ivey signed with Georgia Tech.

In AAAAAA North, Lanier linebacker Phillip Webb was the defensive player of the year. Webb has signed with LSU. Buford’s Bryant Appling was named the AAAAA North coach of the year after guiding the Wolves to a state championship.

The other all-state selections from Gwinnett are as follows: Class AAAAAAA North Offense QB Carter Peevy, Archer QB J.R. Martin, North Gwinnett RB Cody Brown, Parkview RB Lafayette Gurvin, Grayson OL Tyler Wagner, Parkview OL Ethan Lane, Archer OL Cameron Kinnie, Collins Hill OL Aidan Perkins, Brookwood OL Garrett Brophy, Grayson OL Jackson Walls, Parkview WR Parker Wroble, Mill Creek WR Daejon Reynolds, Central Gwinnett WR C.J. Daniels, Parkview WR Jaden Smith, Grayson KR D.J. Hart, North Gwinnett Defense DL Jasheen Davis, Shiloh DL Kamren Lark, Norcross DL Myles Jackson, Mill Creek DL Charles Steele, Collins Hill DL Chuck Smith, North Gwinnett LB Kobe Wilson, Parkview

LB Barrett Carter, North Gwinnett LB Grady Bryant, Grayson LB Jalen Garner, Norcross LB Dwayne Johnson, South Gwinnett LB Isaac Dowling, Shiloh DB Jordan Hancock, North Gwinnett DB Quincy Bryant, Parkview DB Taylor Goodson, North Gwinnett DB Jibrahn Claude, Grayson K/P Nolan McCord, Parkview Class AAAAAA North Offense QB Jarrett Jenkins, Dacula OL Riley Adcock, Dacula WR Chris Scott, Dacula Defense DL Jalen Cole, Dacula DL Jamar Rucks, Lanier LB T.J. Young, Dacula LB Kyle Efford, Dacula DB Kaleb Edwards, Dacula Class AAAAA North Offense RB Gabe Ervin Jr., Buford OL Jacob Smith, Buford OL Seth McLaughlin, Buford K/P Hayden Olsen, Buford Defense LB Jackson Powell, Buford DB T. Lee, Buford Class AAA North Offense QB Jackson Hardy, GAC OL Myles Hinton, GAC OL Addison Nichols, GAC Defense DL Spencer Helms, GAC DL Choe Bryant-Strother, GAC DB Tyler Bride, GAC Class A North Offense QB Colten Gauthier, Hebron OL Tanner Bivins, Wesleyan WR Micah Smith, Wesleyan WR Donnovan Moorer, Hebron Defense LB Jordan van den Berg, Providence

Tipoff Club honors best of January From Staff Reports Grayson, Peachtree Ridge and Dacula earned top awards from the Gwinnett Tipoff Club, which recently honored the best in local basketball from January.

The Grayson boys took home team of the month honors, while the Rams’ Geoffrey Pierce was boys coach of the month. Peachtree Ridge’s Vanessa White was girls coach of the month, and the girls team of the month was Dacula.

The player of the month selections for each team are below: BOYS Archer: Brent Smith Berkmar: Cam Blount Brookwood: Kye Gibson Buford: James Munlyn Central Gwinnett: Kaz Peters Collins Hill: Vino Glover Dacula: Kaleb Edwards Discovery: Daveion TeagueParham Duluth: Trent Gordon GAC: Saiku White Grayson: Deivon Smith Hebron: Mason Massengale Lanier: Iajah Phillips Meadowcreek: Darius Gaddy Mill Creek: Justin Birch Mountain View: A.J. Robertson Norcross: Quincy Ademokoya North Gwinnett: Brendan Rigsbee Parkview: C.J. Daniels Peachtree Ridge: Brandon Avant Shiloh: Jordan Mitchell South Gwinnett: Kevon Shepherd

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Hebron: Carly Fahey Wesleyan: Micah Smith Lanier: Christabel Ezumah GIRLS Meadowcreek: Vy Nguyen Archer: Maya Jackson Mill Creek: Sydnie Smith Berkmar: Fatou Barry Brookwood: Diana Collins Mountain View: Leslie Buford: Ashyia Willis Hodges Central Gwinnett: Merisa Norcross: Kayla Lindsey Payne North Gwinnett: Breanna Collins Hill: Eden Sample Barley Dacula: Haneefat Adanijo Parkview: Sussy Ngulefac Discovery: Jada Jamerson Providence: Madelyn Levy Duluth: Isabella EvanShiloh: Zarvione Chase gelista South Gwinnett: Nyaruot GAC: Kaleigh Addie Lam Grayson: Nyelle Lee Wesleyan: Paige Lyons

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CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PTC 18-01 MEDLOCK BRIDGE @ BUSH ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT Sealed Bids for the construction of the Medlock Bridge @ Bush Road Intersection Improvements will be received by the City of Peachtree Corners, at the Peachtree Corners City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092, until 10:00 A.M. local time on February 18, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project generally consists of roadway widening and intersection improvements at the intersection of Medlock Bridge and Bush Road, including full depth asphalt pavement, milling and inlay, concrete curb and gutter, concrete median, concrete sidewalk, signing, pavement marking, storm drainage improvements, retaining wall, traffic signal installation, and grading.

For more information please visit the City’s website at https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/businesses/ doing-business-with-thecity/rfp-bidding 9 0 2 - 6 3 0 0 9 9 , 1/17,19,24,26,31,2/2,7,9,14, 16 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PTC 19-07 WEST JONES BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Sealed Bids for the construction of the West Jones Bridge Pedestrian Crossing will be received by the City of Peachtree Corners, at the Peachtree Corners City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092, until 11:00 A.M. local time on February 19, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The proposed improvements generally consist of the addition of a pedestrian crossing, installation of rapid flashing beacons, construction of ADA compliant wheel chair ramps, the provision for traffic control and permanent signage, and pavement markings.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST An application for an alcohol beverage permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits has been filed with the City of Norcross Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit: Application / Owner: Martha Torres Registered Agent: Martha Torres Business Name: Humo’s Rest Bar & Lounge Location: 2055 Beaver Ruin Rd # A-B, Norcross GA 30071 9 0 4 - 6 3 0 0 0 6 , 1/17,22,24,29,31, 2/5,7,12,14,19

CORPORATIONS NOTICE OF MERGER Notice is given that articles or a certificate of merger which will effect a merger by and between FC Merger Subsidiary VIII, Inc., a corporation incorporated in the State of North Carolina, and Community Financial Holding Company, Inc., a corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia, has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger is Community Financial Holding Company, Inc., a corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia. The registered office of such corporation in Georgia is located at 2775 Buford Highway, Duluth, Georgia 30096, and its registered agent at such address is Raymond Duncan.

907-632885, 2/7,14 NOTICE OF MERGER Notice is given that articles or a certificate of merger which will effect a merger by and between Community Financial Holding Company, Inc., a corporation incorporated in the State of Georgia, and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, a bank incorporated in the State of North Carolina, has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger is First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, a corporation incorporated in the State of North Carolina. The registered office of such corporation in Georgia is located at 289 S. Culver St., Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046-4805, and its registered agent at such address is CT Corporation System.

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ELECTION NOTICES LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING OF THE ELECTION EQUIPMENT FOR THE MARCH 24, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, starting at 10:00 a.m., logic and accuracy testing of the election equipment to be used for the March 24, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary will begin.

Said testing will be conducted at the Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections Office located at 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Testing will be ongoing until completed.

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ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT You are hereby notified, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 40-11-19.1, that petitions were filed in the Magistrate Court of GWINNETT County to foreclose liens against the vehicles listed below for all amounts owed. If a lien is foreclosed, the Court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. The present location of the vehiclesis: Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. 2775 Simpson Circle, Norcross, GA 30071 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 02/26/2020 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office.

Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: Chrysler Year: 2007 Model: 300 Vehicle ID #: 2C3LA43R97H619492 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00401 Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: 2005 Model: Express Vehicle ID #: 1GCGG25V651152344 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00402 Vehicle Make: Acura Year: 2007 Model: MDX Vehicle ID #: 2HNYD28877H529491 Vehicle License#: RGW9012 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00407 Vehicle Make: Nissan Year: 2007 Model: Quest Vehicle ID: 5N1BV28U17N102560 Vehicle License#: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00408 Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: 2011 Model: HHR Vehicle ID #: 3GNBABFW4BS501389 Vehicle License #: RLZ8991 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00409 Vehicle Make: Ford Year: 2007 Model: Crown Victoria Vehicle ID #: 2FAHP71W97X134128 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00812 Vehicle Make: Nissan Year: 2000 Model: Xterra Vehicle ID #: 5N1ED28T6YC606929 Vehicle License #: RPJ6364 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00813 Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: 2004 Model: Camry Vehicle ID #: 4T1CA30P04U016024 Vehicle License #: RHA1457 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00814 Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: 1998 Model: Camry Vehicle ID #: 4T1BF28K7WU068091 Vehicle License#: RAT7419 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00816 Vehicle Make: Land Rover Year: 2007 Model: Range Rover Vehicle ID: SALME154X7A251898 Vehicle License#: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00818 Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: 1998 Model: 4Runner Vehicle ID #: JT3HN86R8W0144269 Vehicle License#: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00819 Vehicle Make: Lincoln Year: 2007 Model: MKZ Vehicle ID #: 3LNHM26T57R615248 Vehicle License #: RHV6569 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00821 MAG 40-10 928-632429, 2/7,14,21

Vehicle Make: MercedesBenz Year: 1984 Model: 300D Vehicle ID #: WDBAB33A8EA056322 Vehicle License #: RKY7097 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00841 Vehicle Make: Mercury Year: 2006 Model: Mariner Vehicle ID #: 4M2CU56136DJ02693 Vehicle License #: CKS8385 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-01740 Vehicle Make: Nissan Year: 2003 Model: Sentra Vehicle ID #: 3N1AB51D23L721329 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-01741 Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: 2000 Model: Silverado 1500 Vehicle ID #: 1GCEK14W4YZ319798 Vehicle License#: RPA9166 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-01742 Vehicle Make: Cadillac Year: 2003 Model: Deville Vehicle ID: 1G6KD57Y63U226937 Vehicle License#: RRJ7699 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-01743 Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: 1999 Model: Corolla Vehicle ID #: 1NXBR12E1XZ235387 Vehicle License #: RGA3911 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-01744 Vehicle Make: Infiniti Year: 2006 Model: G35 Vehicle ID #: JNKCV51E36M507772 Vehicle License #: CKP2077 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-01745 MAG 40-10 928-633486, 2/14,21,28

household items Andrea Pierre-Fracois Unit 355 household goods Deloris Wells Unit 333 Household items Dory Sanchez Unit 137 Furniture TV Sofa Mattress Clothes table kitchen appliance,kitchenware Jasond Vargas Unit 216 HouseHold Goods Courtney Haddock Unit 228 Bedroom furniture, kitchen items and clothes Darlene Robinson Unit 138 Household Goods Louis Griffith Unit 004 Mattress, box spring, dresser Jeron Giles Unit 4128 couch set, 2 mattresses HAZEL PREDEOUX Unit 298 DINING ROOM TABLE, QUEEN BED AND BOXES The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-631917, 2/7,14

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

Pleasantdale Storage of Doraville shall conduct an online auction on www. selfstorageauctions.com to conclude at Thursday, February 27th 2020 at 12:00pm Unit #105 – Larysse Carey–Unit said to contain: Mattresses, boxes, microwave, stereo equipment, lamps, chairs, plastic bags, plastic containers, clothing, misc boxes.

Unit #C43–Rhkim Bailey– Unit said to contain: Tools, tool boxes, saw, boxes, shoes, plastic containers, television, or computer monitor.

Unit #B53/54– Michael Williams – Unit said to contain: Boxes Unit #B71 – Mehret Hailegiorgis–Unit said to contain: Totes, plastic bags, entertainment center, shoes, dressers, chairs, sofa table, plastic containers, clothing.

Unit #B74–Mehret Hailegiorgis–Unit said to contain: Toys, plastic bags, clothing, stove, dressers, night stand, and other mics household items.

Unit # D25–Gregory Cribb– Unit said to contain: Pool table, Television or computer monitor, night stand, and sofa table.

929-631600, 2/7,14

PRUEBAS DE LÓGICA Y EXACTITUD PARA EQUIPOS DE VOTACIÓN DE LA PRIMARIA DE PREFERENCIA PRESIDENCIAL DEL 24 DE MARZO DEL 2020 AVISO PÚBLICO Se notifica que el miércoles 19 de Febrero del 2020, a partir de las 10:00am, comenzarán las pruebas de lógica y exactitud del equipo de votación que se utilizará para la Primaria de Preferencia Presidencial del 24 de Marzo del 2020.

Dichas pruebas se realizarán en la Oficina de Inscripción de Votantes y Elecciones del Condado de Gwinnett ubicada en 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Las pruebas continuarán hasta que se completen.

Todas las personas interesadas están invitadas a observar.

Fechado este 14 de Febrero del 2020 /s/ Kristi L. Royston Supervisora de Elecciones 917-633617, 2/14

PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 Dyno Towing & Recovery LLC WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 2012 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXBG3CH240037 WILL BE AUCTION ON 03/04/2020, 10:00 am AT 3067 SANIBEL DRIVE, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087. Dyno Towing & Recovery LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

2C3CDXBG3CH240037 2012 DODGE 928-633368, 2/14,21

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (TOWING OR STORAGE COMPANY) You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 40-11-19 (a) (2), that each of the below-referenced vehicles are subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicles are currently located at South East Transportation – 4138 Arcadia Industrial Circle, Lilburn GA The vehicles subject to liens as stated above are identified as: Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2001 Model: ODYSSEY Vehicle ID #: 2HKRL18691H544871 Vehicle License #: RSM1716 State GA Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2001 Model: HIGHLANDER Vehicle ID #: JTEHF21A310038923 Vehicle License #: F37GVY State NJ Vehicle Make:FORD Year: 1998 Model: MUSTANG Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP42X5WF172740 Vehicle License #: PPD5448 State GA Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2006 Model: CARAVAN Vehicle ID #: 2D4GP44L66R880001 Vehicle License #: RMW0557 State GA Vehicle Make: GMC Year: 2016 Model: TERRAIN Vehicle ID #: 2GKALPEK0G6194436 Vehicle License #: CJM5554 State GA Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2003 Model: FOCUS Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP34333W207601 Vehicle License #: PDA3443 State GA Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: 2009 Model: SENTRA Vehicle ID #: 3N1AB61E89L609609 Vehicle License #: JZTR85 State FL List additional vehicles as necessary.

Anyone with an ownership interest in any of these vehicles should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: Address: Telephone #: SOUTH EAST TRANSPORTATION 4138 ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE LILBURN GA 30047 770-549-8901 928-632916, 2/7,14 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE State of Georgia, Gwinnett County The following vehicles have been abandoned and filed with the Gwinnett County Magistrate Court to be sold at public auction. The public auction will be held at: V&S Auto Repair.

The date and time of the auction will be: 29 February 2020 10AM and the address of such location is: 3540 Lawrenceville Hwy Tucker, GA 30084.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. Year 2013 Make Honda Model Accord Color Vin 1HGCR2F55DA199288 928-632882, 2/7,14

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE (TOWING OR STORAGE COMPANY) Vehicle make: KIA Year: 2001 Model: SEPHIA V e h i c l e ID#:KNAFB121015028544 Vehicle License: NONE State: You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19(a)(2), that the abovereferenced vehicle is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt.

The vehicles are currently located at 344 Kathleen Dr SE, Marietta,Ga.30067 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately : K.O. Towing, 344 Kathleen Dr Se, Marietta, Ga 30067. 770650-1413 928-633612, 2/14,21 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT You are hereby notified, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 40-11-19.1, that petitions were filed in the Magistrate Court of GWINNETT County to foreclose liens against the vehicles listed below for all amounts owed. If a lien is foreclosed, the Court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. The present location of the vehicleis: Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. 2775 Simpson Circle, Norcross, GA 30071 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 03/04/2020 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office.

Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: Mazda Year: 2006 Model: RX-8 Vehicle ID #: JM1FE173860205298 Vehicle License #: RKY0632 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00836 Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: 2003 Model: Highlander Vehicle ID #: JTEGF21A430079303 Vehicle License #: OJ31M2 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00837 Vehicle Make: Ford Year: 2002 Model: Explorer Vehicle ID #: 1FMZU73E52ZC04329 Vehicle License#: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00838 Vehicle Make: Ford Year: 2005 Model: Escape Vehicle ID: 1FMYU02Z35KD13523 Vehicle License#: RHY3722 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00839 Vehicle Make: Suzuki Year: 2006 Model: Aerio Vehicle ID #: JS2RC62HX65350192 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-00840

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on 2-21-20 at 2:30 Said vehicles are located at: 6020 Buford Hwy #10 Norcross, GA 30071 VIN: WDDNG71X57A092531 2007 MER-BNZ S550 VIN: 4S4WX9FDIA4402622 2010 SUBARU TRIBECA Sale will be held at: 3:30 on 2-21-20 Location: 2920 Satellite Blvd Duluth, GA 30096 929-632751, 2/7,14 NOTICE This lien sale will be held via online auction on the date of FEBRUARY 20th, 2020 at storageauctions.com The facility locations are: Uhaul Moving and Storage of Pleasant Hill 1290 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30044 770 -381-9793Erih Avwerosuoghene unit# 1224, Juliette Grier unit# 0706, Sharisse WilliamsJackson unit# 1136, Juanita Boatwright unit# 1109-11, Wayne Pledger unit# 0001, Paulette Hartfield unit# 0511, Taylor Davis #0907- 1300, Mia Lee unit# 0565, Nearndra Dozier unit# 0704, durk bryant unit# 2736, Ann Beaudoin unit# 0409, Shynelle Henley unit# 0517-19, Joshua Sims unit# 1032, Meeka Williams unit# 1153, STACY BELL unit# 2718- 25, T Barry Gray unit# 0111-12 Uhaul Moving and Storage of Hewatt rd 2161 Hewatt Rd Snellville GA 30039 770979-5237vinasia billings unit# 162, Martha Smith unit# 122, unit # 202 Uhaul Moving and Storage of Lilburn 140 Rockbridge road Lilburn GA 30047 770717-9666Marcus Livingstone unit# 4154, CECELIA WILLIAMS unit# 3161-62, Zach Rogers unit# 330, rosemarie roseman unit# 431, termane graham unit# 3114, sonja mills unit# 128, JOHN ZANKOWSKI MONET CAPITAL CORP. Unit# 469 UHAUL MOVING AND STORAGE OF JIMMY CARTER BLVD. 5365 JIMMY CARTER BLVD NORCROSS GA 30093 770–447- 5017Erika Johnson unit# 1084, elizabeth vega unit# B136, Damion Strom unit# B209, Cherita McGregor unit# B218-19, William Lawson unit# B226, Zenayda Rivas unit# 1201, Brittney Perdue unit# 1101, Christine Barrow unit# 1125, Jesse Christmas unit# 1014 929-631612, 2/7,14 NOTICE Morningstar Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Location: Morningstar Storage 2534 Sever Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Sale Date: Monday February 24th 2020 Time: 1:00 PM Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Morningstar Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Unit 1038 Louis Parsons Household Items Unit 2089 Candelaria Barron Household Items Unit 2110 Tiffany Price Household Items Unit 2199 Antearion Robinson Household Items Unit 3003 Seslie Gibson Household Items Unit 3013 Latonya Robinson Household Items Unit 3021 Miama Hoff Household Items Unit 3155 Felecia Harry Household Items Unit 3186 Louis Brooks Household Items 929-632897, 2/7,14 STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2040 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30044, February 25th 2020 @ 2pm Cynthia Wright Unit 313 Sofa, bedroom set, boxes, TV Cathy Lance Unit 334

PUBLIC SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD FOR BUFORD SUPERIOR SELF STORAGE AT: WWW.BID13.COM 770-945-6833, FAX 770945-6833 On February 28th, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., the following unit’s content will be sold in Accordance with the GA Self Storage Facility Act of 2013 AT www.storageauctions.com UNIT No. and Contents: 277 – Shontrice Jones Misc. Household items.

247– Shontrice Jones Misc. Household

items

117 – Shontrice Jones Misc. Household

Items

415- Alondra Martinez Misc. Household

Items

633- Alondra Martinez Misc. Household

Items

246- Heather Waite Misc. Household

Items

666- Jacqueline Quarles Misc. Household Items Units can be viewed at www.storageauctions.com starting February 17th.

2020,and will be sold to the highest bidder on 2/28/20.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW UNITS FROM THE SALE AND REJECT BIDS. UNITS MUST BE CLEANED AND VACATED WITHIN 48 HOURS. CASH OR CREDIT CARD SALE ONLY. NO CHECKS. 929-633115, 2/14,21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart : 5985 S Norcross Tucker Rd.Norcross.

GA, to satisfy a lien on March 03 ,2020 at approx.11:00 AM at www. storagetreasures.com.

Cube #A044, Dannie Burch ; Cube # A045, Jacqueline Howard; Cube # B006, Ramona Pickard; Cube # B015, Jaime Ramirez Paredes; Cube # B116, Jesus Ortiz ; Cube # C018, Jemarhi Stovall; Cube # C030, Frank Watt; Cube # C057, Marva A. Carvajal; Cube # C088, Tona Owens; Cube # D065, Sharika Suggs; Cube # E015, Mario Enrique Chocoj Cucul; Cube # E039, Gerson Ismael Cruz Hernandez; 929-632624, 2/7,14 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 W. Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA, 30518, on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 11:00 AM, the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Ye a r Make Model VIN 1 1997 Reefer Utility Trailer Van 1 U Y V S -

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 2535VM227202 2 2005 Honda Civic 1HGEM22635L079730 3 2014 Ford Focus 1FADP3J24EL227315 4 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R JKAEXMJ1X8DA02582 5 2009 VW Jetta 3VWRM71K99M082015 6 2005 Audi A 4 WAULT68E15A064974 7 2008 Ford Taurus 1FMDK03W08GA01238 8 2008 Mazda 6 1YVHP80C885M18595 9 2007 Cadillac SRX 1GYEE637370176063 10 2002 Chevy Impala 2G1WF52E629290132 11 2000 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL1864YH565220 12 1982 Ford F150 1FTDF15E8CLA71850 13 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT JA3AM84J1VY006018 14 2014 Toyota Camry 4T1BF1FK8EU436600 15 2001 Chevrolet Blazer 1GNCS18WX1K176847 16 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage JA3AY26A6XU021896 17 2010 Toyota Ya r i s JTDBT4K33A1360485 18 2012 Ford Escape 1FMCU9D74CKA24917 19 2000 Chevy S10 1GCCS1959Y8273432 20 2010 Jeep Cherokee 1J4RH4GK7AC115672 21 2005 Yamaha V Star JYAVP11EX5A075559 22 2012 Toyota Scion JTKJF5C74C3042191 23 2007 Chevy Equinox 2CNDL13F776247592 24 2002 Acura T L 19UUA56932A968299 25 2007 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K47U668375 26 2005 Toyota Matrix 2T1KR32E55C368244 27 1999 Mazda MX5 Miata JM1NB3534X0111133 28 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM56887A119805 29 2007 Ford 500 1FAHP24137G140256 30 2003 Audi A 4 WAULC68E13A336663 31 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 3C4FY58B24T356335 32 2000 Honda Civic 1HGEJ6672YL048900 33 1998 Acura Integra JH4DC4465WS000974 34 1995 Honda CBR600 JH2PC2501SM403823 35 2010 Acura TSX JH4CU2F60AC010681 36 1998 Mazda Protégé JM1BC1410W0229750 37 2014 Ford Focus 1FADP3E22EL437003 38 1996 Jeep Cherokee 1J4GZ58Y5TC386925 39 200 6 Kawasaki Vulcan JKAVN2B1X6A005907 40 2013 Chevy Cruze 1G1PC5SB1D7112989 41 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG5653XA095989 42 2005 Mercedes C320 WDBRF64J95F569637 43 2003 Ford E150 1FTRE14273HA38339 44 2008 Chevy Impala 2G1WB58K081212087 45 2002 Chevy Impala 2G1WH55K929202248 46 1997 Acura 3.5RL JH4KA9648VC014544 47 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D96C250031 48 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 1D7HU18ZX2S580807 49 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WS522451216904 50 2009 Nissan Cube JN8AZ28RX9T129386 51 1997 Chevrolet S10 1GCCS19X8V8126967 52 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4A4MM21S74E022533 53 2006 Cadillac STS 1G6DC67A660210561 54 2012 VW Jetta 3VWDP7AJ4CM401692 929-633620, 2/14,21

Please Recycle This Newspaper NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Georgia SelfStorage Facility Act, Georgia Code Section 10-4-210 to 10-4-215. The undersigned will sell by competitive online bidding beginning February 20, 2020 at 9:00 am at www. selfstorageauction.com.

Online bidding will end at 9:00 am on March 5, 2020.

UNIT #320/321 MICHELLE FORD: Washer, dryer, step ladder, tire ramps, cowboy boots, guitar case, rocking chairs, shelving, totes, GA Bulldog wreath, backpack, video/computer games, patio heater, tire, wheels, car mats, wall art, outdoor chairs, chain saws, misc. tools, file cabinet, bread box, gaming drum set, oscillating fan, pillows, space heater, misc. items.

929-633578, 2/14,19

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2020@ 1:00PM 2006 Acura RSX JH4DC530X6S020995 2000 BMW 323Ci WBABR3342YEG02430 2006 BMW 325i WBAVB13516KX62941 2013 BMW X5 5UXZW0C54D0B94603 2000 BMW 323Ci WBABM3346YJN65806 2005 Cadillac CTS 1G6DM56T750209489 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 2CNDL63F256202389 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2GNALBEK7D6294177 2011 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WG5EK0B1316737 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 3A8FY48B56T362958 2002 Dodge Durango 1B4HR58N82F100625 2016 Dodge Journey 3C4PDCCG1GT127771 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 1D7HA18N98J238513 1997 Ford Ranger 1FTCR10U1VTA34496 2014 Ford Fusion 3FA6P0LU6ER386747 2007 Honda Odyssey 5FNRL38767B082104 2005 Honda Accord 1HGCM66805A012119 2005 Honda Accord 1HGCM66505A006651 2002 Honda Civic 1HGEM21982L047914 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM72727A019661 2008 Hyundai Tuscon KM8JN12D58U733169 2013 Hyundai Veloster KMHTC6AE0DU107013 2013 Jonway L8YTCKPM9DM400275 1999 Lexus ES300 JT8BF28GXX0234756 2006 Mazda Mazda3 JM1BK12F061418278 1999 Mercedes Benz WDBLK65G0XT008056 2004 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28T24C624256 2007 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB61E97L654474 2012 Suzuki Kizashi JS2RE9A81C6100116 2002 Suzuki XL7 JS3TY92VX24107850 2002 Toyota Sequoia 5TDZT38A22S127023 2006 Infiniti G35 JNKCV51FX6M603780 929-633437, 2/14,21

NOTICE OF SALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DATE OF AUCTION MARCH 6, 2020 According to the lease by and between: Quanisha Valerin (Unit 17), Dorothy Morrow (Unit 59), Manuel G Alvarado (Unit 137), Gwendolyn D. Nonni (Unit 208), Corey Lawson (Unit 223), Reina Reyes-Alvarez (Unit 237), Dawn Kraft – Madalyn (Unit 301, 518), Tiffany Gilyard (Unit 353), Cherry Barzey (Unit 577) and TKG-StorageMart, DBA StorageMart #701, and its related parties, assigns and affiliates. In order to perfect the lien on the goods contained in the storage unit the manager has cut the lock on their units and upon a cursory inspection the units were found to contain clothes, chairs, flat screen TV’s, table, DVDs, kitchen ware, washer, dryer, TV, toys, dresser, mattress, box springs, tool chest, art work, chest of drawers, bar stools, night stand, lamps, dressers, couch, microwave, and many other items used in and around the home.

Items will be sold online via iBid4Storage.com or disposed of on March 6, 2020 at the location listed below to satisfy owners lien in accordance with the state statutes.

Terms of sale are cash only.

All goods are sold in “as is” condition. Seller reserves the right to override all bids. All items or spaces may not be available on date of sale.

StorageMart 701 794 Scenic Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770-236-9260 929-630872,2/5,14

ZONINGS NOTICE TO PUBLIC CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE Notice is hereby given to the public that the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia will consider an amendment to its existing Zoning Ordinance which would result in the enactment of a new zoning ordinance to replace and supersede the current Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia. The ordinance includes policies and procedures which govern the calling and conducting of public hearings; standards governing the exercise of the zoning power including any factors which the local government finds relevant in balancing the interest and promoting the public, health, safety, morality, or general welfare against the rights of the unrestricted use of property as required by O.C.G.A. §§ 36-66-4 and 36-66-5; and a new zoning map.

The City will conduct public hearings to consider adoption of the policies and procedures which govern the calling and conducting of hearings and to consider the adoption of standards governing the exercise of zoning power required by O.C.G.A. §§ 36-66-4 and 36-66-5 and public hearings to consider adoption of the new zoning ordinance including the new zoning map. The concurrent public hearings will be conducted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lawrenceville on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and by the Mayor and Council of the City of Lawrenceville on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers of Lawrenceville City Hall located at 70 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia. All citizens are advised that the adoption of the new zoning ordinance and the accompanying zoning map could affect the zoning classification and allowed uses of all property located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lawrenceville. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend this public hearing.

934-633442, 2/14

ZONINGS

ZONINGS

GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 The following Rezoning, Change-in-Conditions, Special Use Permit and other items of business, located within Unincorporated Gwinnett County, are scheduled for public hearings as stated above. Site plans, legal descriptions, and other information are available in the office of the Planning Division, 446 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CIC2020-00001, Applicant: JPM Outlook, LLC, Owner: Megel Properties, LP, Tax Parcel No. R6139 061, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned RM-10, 6100 Block of Lawrenceville Highway, 6.85 Acres. District 2/Ku RZC2020-00003, Applicant: WF Sugar Hill, LLC, Owner: Jenifer Scott, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7339 014, C-1 to C-2; Car Wash (Buffer Reduction), 5900 Block of Cumming Highway and 5800 Block of Suwanee Dam Road, 0.8 Acre. District 1/Brooks SUP2020-00008, Applicant: WF Sugar Hill, LLC, Owners: Jenifer Scott and Jennifer Antrobus, Tax Parcel Nos. R7339 014 and 085, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 (Proposed) Zoning District for a Car Wash (Buffer Reduction), 5900 Block of Cumming Highway and 5800 Block of Suwanee Dam Road, 1.29 Acres. District 1/Brooks RZM2020-00003, Applicant: Action Technology Solutions, Owner: TM Harris, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5019 014, M-1 to R-TH; Townhouses, 100 Block of Huff Drive, 10.84 Acres. District 4/Fosque RZR2020-00006, Applicant: Richardson Housing Group, Owner: Estate of Mary Petrich, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R6158B005, 006, 007, 008 and 009, R-75 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development, 4400 Block of Vernon Street and 4300 Block of Shady Drive, 5.14 Acres. District 2/Ku RZR2020-00007, Applicant: Richardson Housing Group, Owner: Richardson Housing Group, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R6158B012, 013, 014 and 015, R-75 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development, 4400 Block of Vernon Street, 4300 Block of Shady Drive and 700 Block of Freeman Drive, 5.81 Acres. District 2/Ku CIC2020-00008, Applicant: GS&T Properties, LLC, Owner: GS&T Properties, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R7168 036, Change in Conditions of Zoning (Buffer Reduction) for Property Zoned M-1, 500 Block of Satellite Boulevard and 3200 Block of McGinnis Ferry Road, 7.49 Acres. District 1/Brooks P&D PC TBL 3-3 934-633488, 2/14

75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 The following Rezoning, Change-in-Conditions, Special Use Permit and other items of business, located within Unincorporated Gwinnett County, are scheduled for public hearings as stated above. Site plans, legal descriptions, and other information are available in the office of the Planning Division, 446 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

RZC2020-00005, Applicant: HREG Venture Owner, LLC, Owner: HREG Venture Owner, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R6209 030, C-2 to M-1; Office Warehouse (Buffer Reduction), 4000 Block of Venture Drive and 2000 Block of West Liddell Road, 15.91 Acres.

District 1/Brooks RZM2020-00007, Applicant: Edge City Properties, Inc., Owners: Phyllis Marie White, Mary Lee Brooks (Estate) and Hotel Motel Group USA, Inc. & Unity Realty Company Inc., Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R6052 025, 027 and 243, R-ZT, O-I, and C-2 to R-TH; Townhouses, 2200 Block of Parkwood Road, 9.61 Acres. District 3/ Hunter CIC2020-00011, Applicant: Danut Andronesi, Owners: Danut Andronesi and George Joja, Tax Parcel Nos. R3003 034A and 034B, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-100, 1500 Block of Mineral Springs Road, 1.86 Acres. District 3/ Hunter CIC2020-00012, Applicant: Century Communities of Georgia, LLC, Owner: Century Communities of Georgia, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R1003 824 thru 845A, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-60, 3200 Block of Friendship Road, 10.82 Acres. District 4/Fosque CIC2020-00013, Applicant: Manor Lake Development, LLC, Owner: Kent and Tim Puckett, and Jack Burel, Tax Parcel Nos. R1001 009 and 045, Change in Conditions (Buffer Reduction) of Zoning for Property Zoned O-I, 2900 Block of Hamilton Mill Road, 9.02 Acres. District 4/Fosque SUP2020-00017, Applicant: Manor Lake Development, LLC, Owners: Kent and Tim Puckett, and Jack Burel, Tax Parcel Nos. R1001 009 and 045, Application for a Special Use Permit in an O-I Zoning District for a Retirement Community (Buffer Reduction), 2900 Block of Hamilton Mill Road, 9.02 Acres. District 4/Fosque SUP2020-00014, Applicant: Greg Bennett, Owner: Greg Bennett, Tax Parcel No. R6094 003, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 Zoning District for a Landscape Contractors Office (Buffer Reduction), 1100 Block of Rockbridge Road, 0.99 Acre. District 2/Ku SUP2020-00015, Applicant: Daniela Luca, Owner: Daniela Luca, Tax Parcel No. R7027 161, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for a Family Personal Care Home, 700 Block of Braselton Highway, 2.91 Acres. District 4/ Fosque SUP2020-00016, Applicant: Gem Robinson, Owner: Gem Robinson, Tax Parcel No. R4318 043, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for a Family Personal Care Home, 3200 Block of Lee Road, 1.0 Acre. District 3/Hunter SUP2020-00018, Applicant: Massive Auto Brokers, Inc., Owner: JEKA Property Investments, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R6190 172, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 Zoning District for Automobile Sales (Renewal), 5000 Block of Jimmy Carter Boulevard and 6100 Block of Rockbridge School Road, 0.69 Acre. District 2/Ku P&D PC/BOC 3-3 & 3-24

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 AT 7:00 PM. CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020 AT 7:00 PM. LAWRENCEVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL ASSEMBLY ROOM 70 SOUTH CLAYTON STREET LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE STATED ABOVE. STAFF REPORTS, SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 70 SOUTH CLAYTON STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (PHONE 678-407-6583).

OLD BUSINESS: ADOPTION OF THE 2020 ZONING ORDINANCE–The Zoning Ordinance contains local regulations concerning the use and development of land and buildings, including zoning. The purpose and intent of the rewrite is to create an ordinance that preserves, protects, and promotes the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and businesses in the City.

NEW BUSINESS: RZC2020-00012 & SUP2020-00027–APPLICANT: ONE STREET RESIDENTIAL, LLC; AN APPLICATION FOR THE REZONING OF A PROPERTY ZONED BG (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO OI (OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL) WITH A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT; THE PROPERTY IS A PARCEL ASSEMBLAGE LOCATED AT 334 GRAYSON HIGHWAY (R5148 004); APPROXIMATELY 9.68 ACRES. SUP2019-00026 ¬– APPLICANT: THIRD RAIL DISTILLERY, INC; AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN LM (LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT) TO ALLOW A DISTILLERY; THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 265 NORHT CLAYTON STREET (R5146 C007); APPROXIMATELY 0.23 ACRE. P&D PC NEW AND OLD BUSINESS: 03-02-2020 934-633449, 2/14 GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 7

CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Duluth Planning Commission and City Council will be considering a text amendment to Article 2 Use of Land and Structures of the Unified Development Code (UDC) Table 2-C to amend allowed uses in the CBD (Central Business District) and potentially other zoning districts. The amendment may also include additional modifications to other Articles of the Unified Development Code to accomplish consistency with the proposed changes. The Planning Commission presentation and discussion on the text amendment will be at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of March, 2020 at the following location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The public is invited to comment.

The City Council presentation and discussion on the text amendment will be at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of March 2020 at the following location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The public is invited to comment.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the potential amendments to the Unified Development Code, which are on file with the Planning and Development Department of the City of Duluth and to attend the public meeting at the date, time and place provided in this notice.

For more information, contact Daniel Robinson, Planning and Development, at (770)476-1790. ******************* In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

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CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth City Council to consider a request from Woodrow Preston Willard, for a Special Use to allow for the operation of an Automotive Repair and Maintenance use at 4165 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia (tax parcel R6321 110). The property is approximately 0.59 acres.

The public is invited to attend this hearing before the City Council on the Special Use request at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: March 9, 2020â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed Special Use request, which is on file with the Department of Planning & Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Daniel Robinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: drobinson@duluthga.net For more information, contact Daniel Robinson, Planning & Development, at (770)476-1790. ***************** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

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Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Daniel Robinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: drobinson@duluthga.net For more information, contact Dan Robinson, Planning & Development, at (770)476-1790. ******************* In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

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Z2018-003 on approximately 11.209 acres of property in Land Lot 199, 7th District, Gwinnett County, consisting of tax parcel 7199 224.

The property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development District) and will not change.

The public is invited to attend this meeting before the Planning Commission on the proposed rezoning at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: March 2, 2020â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed request, which is on file with the Department of Planning & Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Daniel Robinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: drobinson@duluthga.net For more information, contact Dan Robinson, Planning & Development, at (770)476-1790. ****************** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

934-633109, 2/14

CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider a request from Rick Onorato on behalf of Paradise Evangelistic Association, Inc. to modify the conditions of approval from Z2018-003 on approximately 11.209 acres of property in Land Lot 199, 7th District, Gwinnett County, consisting of tax parcel 7199 224. The property is zoned O-I (OfficeInstitutional District) and will not change.

The public is invited to attend this meeting before the Planning Commission on the proposed rezoning at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: March 2, 2020â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed request, which is on file with the Department of Planning & Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

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CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider a request from McKinley Homes US, LLC, to rezone approximately 8.58 acres of property in Land Lot 244, 7th District, Gwinnett County, consisting of tax parcels 7244 738 and 7244 002 from C-2 (General Business District) to RM (Residential Multi-Family District) to allow for the construction of a residential neighborhood consisting of 70 single-family attached homes (townhomes).

The public is invited to attend this hearing before the Planning Commission on the proposed rezoning at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: March 2, 2020â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed rezoning, which is on file with the Department of Planning & Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Daniel Robinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: drobinson@duluthga.net For more information, contact Daniel Robinson, Planning & Development, at (770)476-1790. ****************** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

Please contact Teresa Lynn at (770) 476-3434 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.

934-633107, 2/14 CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider a request from Rick Onorato on behalf of Paradise Evangelistic Association, Inc. to modify the conditions of approval from Z2018 003 i l

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IN BRIEF North’s Moore chooses Presbyterian North Gwinnett senior Spencer Moore committed Wednesday night to the Presbyterian College (S.C.) football program.

Moore, a 6-foot, 280-pound offensive lineman, started for the Bulldogs’ Class AAAAAAA state semifinal team. He also has been a member of North’s track and field team.

Parkview’s Trammell to play for Oglethorpe Parkview senior Sydney Trammell will continue her lacrosse career with the Oglethorpe University women’s program.

The midfielder was a first-team all-county selection last season by the Daily Post and the Gwinnett Goal Club. She had a school-record 61 goals along with 38 assists, 72 ground balls and 88 draw controls.

Hawks’ McIntyre, GSA teammate picked for ECNL showcase Mill Creek junior Ellie McIntyre and Sarah King, her Gwinnett Soccer Academy teammate, were named to the final rosters for the ECNL National Selection Game in Houston this Saturday.

The all-star game features the top Under-16 and Under-17 players from ECNL Nationals.

McIntyre is a standout for the Mill Creek girls soccer team, as well as the starting point guard on the Hawks’ state playoff basketball team.

Grayson grad Ardeeser joins staff at Belhaven Grayson grad Clay Ardeeser has joined the Belhaven University (Miss.) baseball coaching staff as a graduate assistant.

Ardeeser played baseball for Georgia College and professionally for the Garden City (Kans.) Wind and other independent baseball teams. He was a threetime All-Southeast Region selection in college, hitting .364 with 29 home runs and 196 RBIs in his career.

Tech baseball has high hopes for 2020

By Stan Awtrey Staff Correspondent

The loss of six players to professional baseball has done nothing to dampen the expectations for the Georgia Tech baseball team.

Despite the drain of talent, the Yellow Jackets (43-19 in 2019) are still planning on making another run at the NCAA playoffs. They were chosen to finish third in the ACC and were selected by four national organizations to finish in the top 25 — No. 19 by Division I Baseball, No. 22 by Baseball America, No. 22 by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers and No. 22

by USA Today.

Those are high expectations, but none the Yellow Jackets can’t handle, said coach Danny Hall.

“We’ve got more positionplay depth, we’ve got more arms, we have a new pitching coach that I am extremely high on,” Hall said. “To replace those two guys in the middle of the order will be extremely difficult. It’s going to have to be more of a team effort.”

The Yellow Jackets open the season this weekend with the annual Atlanta Challenge, which features three visiting teams from the North. Georgia Tech opens on Friday against St. Peters at 4 p.m., plays Cincinnati on Saturday

at 2 p.m., and St. John’s on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Those guys in the middle of the order were catcher Kyle McCann and first baseman Tristan English. Both were drafted and signed after their junior seasons. McCann hit .299 with 23 homers and 70 RBIs and signed with the Oakland A’s. English batted .346 with 18 homers and 71 RBIs and signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Yellow Jackets must also replace their top three starting pitchers, Xzavion Curry, Connor Thomas and Amos Willingham, as well as left fielder Chase Murray. Each of those left early and signed after being drafted. Also gone is Buford grad Nick Wilhite, who hit .311 and was one of the best defensive center fielders in the country. He opted to leave the program to focus on his burgeoning music career.

Despite the loss of big boppers McCann and Wilhite, the Georgia Tech offense should be fine, although the emphasis will change to more of a station-to-station approach.

The outfield is fine with Michael Guldberg (.355, second in the ACC), Wesleyan product Colin Hall (.307, 18 doubles) and slugging Norcross grad Baron Radcliff (.257, 12 homers, .503 slugging).

Guldberg was the designated hitter last year and there

emerged as a legitimate starter by the end of the season and will need to pick up where he left off. Wesleyan’s Andy Archer returns after missing the 2019 season with arm surgery and is expected play another key role in the bullpen Hall is counting on new pitching coach Danny Borrell to develop the staff. Borrell spent 18 years with the New York Yankees as a pitcher, pitching coach and pitching coordinator. He has plenty to work with, as Georgia Tech signed the No. 4 freshman class in the nation.

The freshman haul includes Jackson Arnold, the top-ranked right-hander in Alabama, who helped his team win the state championship.

Zach Maxwell, drafted by the New York Yankees, throws in the 90s and was ranked the No. 28 right-hander in the country.

The Yellow Jackets play another challenging schedule this season. They face 11 teams that reached the NCAA tournament and continue its home-and-home regional rivalries against Auburn, Mercer, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Kennesaw State.

The Yellow Jackets also have a three-game weekend series scheduled against Georgia, playing in Athens on Feb. 28, in Atlanta on Feb. 29 and at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on March 1.

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to actually liking the sport outside of the high school season.

“I’m still waiting,” she said with a smile. “Golf, some days I do good and some days I do so bad.”

Janofsky jumped in.

“But Yedam’s idea of bad,

she’s shooting two strokes over,” the coach said. “She’s so hard on herself.”

Lee looks back at last year’s prep season and mostly sees places to improve despite surging to a top-five finish at state with a closing-round 73.

“It was my first time in every high school tournament.

I was nervous in every one,” she said. “But honestly, last year was really fun. It was a good experience for me to play and practice and talk with other people who played.

“I have to remind myself not to think about anything else but my game. No matter who you’re competing with, it doesn’t matter. If you do well, that’s your score. I feel like I just have to focus on myself and my team.”

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against South Cobb at home Saturday at 6 p.m.

Their thrilling overtime victory over Gwinnett-rival and defending state champion Lanier (17-10) in the Region 7-AAAAAA tourna-

ment championship game to give them the program’s first region title in 50 years is a big reason why.

“I think that definitely is a boost,” Dacula coach Jason Adams said. “If you’re going to make a run in the state tournament, you want to go in on a good note. Definitely going in on a win is always a positive. Earning a No. 1 seed, for the most part, puts you in a good position to advance. Obviously, you’re chances of advancing are a lot better than if you go in as a lower seed.”

The flip side of that accomplishment is that the historic nature of it could affect the team’s focus given all the attention in generated, though Adams has noted who well the Falcons have dealt with high expectations they’ve had from the beginning of the season.

“I think our kids are obviously excited about it,” Adams said. “It was one of their goals (at the beginning

of the season) to win region, and it was huge for the community, for our school and everything. … It was very exciting to put our thumbprint on the program, but they’re not content. In fact, they came into practice (on Monday) saying, ‘We’re not done. … They realize they have the potential to make a run. We went five straight years where we got to the state playoffs. This will be our sixth straight year. …

The first four years, we were one and done. Last year, we were able to get to to the Sweet 16, so this team, their goal is to make a deeper run.

And everybody’s goal is to win a state championship.

Our focus is one (game) at a time right now. That’s our mentality.”

It’s not just positive developments that can lead to distractions in the postseason.

A disappointing loss late in a region tournament, like Archer’s overtime loss to Rockdale County in the

Region 8-AAAAAAA tournament Monday, can also lead to a hangover effect in the first round of the state tournament.

But Archer coach Dani Wright has dealt with such situations before in her experience as an assistant coach, as well as her previous stint as head coach at Norcross.

And she was confident that looking ahead and focusing on the potential positives ahead would help her Tigers (16-10) put Monday’s loss behind them and be ready to play for the program’s first-round home game in three years against Duluth (11-11) on Thursday.

“It’s nice to actually have a home game,” Wright said after Monday’s game. “I don’t remember the last time Archer had a home game for their first round, so that will be a nice advantage of it.

We’ll just have to put (the loss to Rockdale) behind us and move on and get better.”

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ment. Region 8-AAAAAA Lanier (22-5 and winners of 15 of its last 16) and Region 8-AAAAA champ Buford (20-6 and winners in eight of their last nine) also enter their respective tournaments riding hot streaks.

But even after avenging the only loss in that stretch by upending Norcross in the Region 7-AAAAAAAA tournament title game last Friday, Phillips was taking nothing for granted as the Patriots prepared for Thursday opening-round game with West Forsyth.

“We’ve got to get by West Forsyth first,” Phillips said.

“We struggled with Cambridge (back on Jan. 11), and (West Forsyth) is a very similar team, and maybe a little better.”

What Bekrmar has going for it most right now is the team’s health, something that was a major issue during the struggling start in November and early December.

But with current starters Malique Ewin and Julius Reynolds and key reserve Jermahri Hill now closer to 100 percent, the Patriots have been able to build team chemistry, which Phillips points to as a big factor in their recent surge.

“It took us time to get

healthy,” Phillips said. “But we got back from Christmas, we were able to get together and the kids started buying into what we’re selling.”

In addition to good health and team chemistry, the other big key to success in the postseason involves being able to handle the pressure that comes with playing on the state’s biggest stages.

If there’s one team that should be ready for that attention, it’s Grayson, which has faced sky high expectations from the beginning of the seasons with the return of several starters from last season in guards Deivon Smith and Josh Smith and post Ian Schieffelin, as well as the influx of big-time transfers Caleb Murphy and Toneari Lane.

But as Pierce points out, playing under such close scrutiny is nothing new to many of the Rams.

“All these guys, they’ve been playing in big games throughout their high school careers, whether it’s AAU or with their high school (teams),” Pierce said. “Deivon’s been to two Final Fours. Caleb’s been to a state championship game. Toneari’s been playing varsity since he was a freshman. Josh (has been tested). They’re equipped.

They’ll be ready to go.”

“Me and my dad fought a lot when I was younger,” she said. “I hated golf. Me and From A10 my dad are really close, but whenever it came to golf, he The natural ability Lee was so strict.”

The balance shifted, though had didn’t keep the game’s inevitable frustrations at bay. Lee, laughingly, still won’t cop season teams, Dacula comes into the Class AAAAAA tournament in a unique position.

From A10 On the one hand, the Falcons (24-3) are understandably riding high by coming long winning streaks.

Among Gwinnett’s other post- into their opening-round game

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is hope his delicate shoulder will remain healthy. Freshman Tres Gonzalez should also provide help in the outfield; he was drafted by the Dodgers but opted to keep his commitment to Georgia Tech.

Three-fourths of the infield returns, too — fouryear starter Austin Wilhite (.266) of Buford at second base, Luke Waddell (.322) at shortstop and Jackson Webb (.312, 13 steals) at third base.

Waddell played on the Collegiate National Team over the summer.

Webb could be moved to first base to make room for freshman Drew Compton, ranked the best third baseman in New Jersey, or Andrew Jenkins, rated the top third baseman in Georgia.

Catching is a big question mark. Freshman Jake Holland, a power-hitting prospect who was ranked as the nation’s No. 10 catcher in high school, may get a chance to live up to his reputation. Mill Creek grad Cam Turley was the primary backup last year, but played only 12 games.

There are plenty of arms on the staff and they’ll have plenty of innings to eat. Senior Jonathan Hughes (9-3, 5.09) and left-hander Luke Bartnicki (2-2, 6.40) pitched exclusively in relief last season and Bartnicki has closer’s stuff. Cort Roedig (2-2, 4.88)

Shiloh (23-3) for the Region 8-AAAAAAA title Monday. “I know football is the breadwinner, but we hoop out here, too, you know what I mean? It’s going to go through Gwinnett.

I think our region will fare well in the state tournament.”

Of course, Pierce, as well as every other coach in all classifications, knows that first things first. Their teams have to get through the opening round.

Several teams decided to get a jump on their starts to the tournament with first-round games Thursday, including fifth-ranked Norcross (24-3) and No. 6 Berkmar (16-9).

The Patriots, in particular, are a perfect example of another axiom of state tournament play that involved the importance of peaking at the right time.

After starting the season 2-8, coach Greg Phillips’ squad has lost just once in its last 15 games dating back to Dec. 7, making Berkmar and unranked North Gwinnett (16-11 and winners of five straight and six of seven) among Class AAAAAAA’s hottest teams heading into the tourna-

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT CNN producer, Norcross resident debuts novel centered around empowering young Latinas

By Chamian Cruz chamian.cruz@ gwinnettdailypost.com

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Mayra Cuevas is an author and CNN producer. She currently lives in Norcross, but was born and raised in Puerto Rico. have to be relegated to the side rules that are always given to Latina characters of the maid or landscaper’s daughter.”

Cuevas said that at her job at CNN she strictly writes feature stories. She recent-

ly wrote a series of profiles on people who have done outstanding things, but who have dealt with difficult moments in life. She said writing feature stories is basically the same as writing a novel, but in

a much shorter medium.

“I’m a storyteller at the end of the day,” she said.

“At CNN, that’s what I do, but obviously I tell stories from the nonfiction perspective and I try to empower the message of whatever

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While working full time as a CNN special projects producer, Mayra Cuevas persevered in writing a young adult novel with a Latina as the protagonist.

She hopes the story will spread a message of empowerment to young girls.

Cuevas was born and raised in Puerto Rico and now lives in Norcross. She said some of her upbringing as a Latina, as well as her experiences with her grandparents and then her parents’ divorce inspired scenes in the novel, which is titled “Salty, Bitter, Sweet.”

It will be released March 3.

The novel is about 17-yearold Isabella Fields who is an inspiring chef and comes from a mixed background – her mother is French and her father is Cuban-American. Her “abuela,” or grandmother in Spanish, is her culinary muse.

However, when Isabella’s abuela passes away she has to overcome difficult family dynamics as she also explores female friendships with other career-driven girls. All the while, a love interest enters the story to “spice” things up, Cuevas said.

“I love romantic comedies,” she said. “They’re fun and hopeful and always have a way of uplifting you when you’re having a hard time. But it’s very rare to find a Latina protagonist in romantic comedy. I wanted the opportunity to tell Latina girls you can be the hero of your own story. You don’t

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person or character I’m interviewing.”

This is Cuevas’ third manuscript. It took about six years to get to where it is today.

Cuevas said, laughing, that her first manuscript was rejected about 200 times, and no one bought the second manuscript.

“But when you believe in what you’re doing and you believe in yourself and in the power of your dreams, you keep going,” she said.

“Sure, there’s going to be rejection along the way, but ultimately I knew there were girls out there that were waiting for these stories.

There are girls who want to see themselves in books, especially Latina girls.”

Even for readers who don’t identify as Latinos, Cuevas said the novel, at the end

of the day, is a story about love – love between families, between friends and romantic love.

“It’s a story about forgiveness and the power that forgiveness has to heal our families and help us move past moments of pain, and those are universal experiences,” she said. “… For me, it’s so important that girls have role models that are strong and transcending difficult situations and are finding their place in their world on their own terms.”

Cuevas will celebrate the release of “Salty, Bitter, Sweet” with two local events. On Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. there will be a launch party at the Decatur Library. It will feature conversation with Atlanta author Kimberly Jones.

The second event on March 8 at 3 p.m. will be held at Norcross Community Center. As a special International Women’s Day celebration, Cuevas will be in conversation with Marie Marquardt, a young adult author and Emory University scholar-in-residence.

CNN anchor and women’s advocate Christi Paul will moderate the conversation.

Both events are free and open to the public. If interested in the event on March 8, RSVP at www. mayracuevas.com/events/ international-womens-dayat-the-city-of-norcross-ga.

Cuevas will also hold a series of talks at local high schools, including in Duluth, Norcross and North Gwinnett. The novel will be available wherever books are sold.

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MOVIES

‘DOWNHILL’ LIVES UP TO NAME Julia Louis-Dreyfus lone bright spot in disappointing movie HH

By Michael Clark Movie Critic

While not frequent, the practice of American studios remaking movies originally from other countries has been going on since the 1930s. Most are a huge waste of time and only a handful of them (“A Fistful of Dollars,” “The Birdcage,” “The Departed,” “12 Monkeys,” “True Lies,” and “Some Like it Hot”) have enjoyed both critical and commercial success.

In addition to too many of them getting “lost in translation,” they tend to be far too artsy for most mainstream audiences.

Based on the 2014 film “Force Majeure” (jointly funded by producers in France, Norway and Sweden), the ironically titled “Downhill” doesn’t know whether it wants to be a bleak comedy, a bit of social/family commentary or a slow-burn tragedy. It ends up not being enough of all three.

Given the complexity, nuance and dark tone of the original, this doesn’t come as much of a surprise and even the most talented actors and filmmakers would’ve been hard-pressed to make anything resembling competent or enjoyable.

After a brilliant, Oscarwinning first effort (“The Descendants”) and an almostas-great follow-up (“The Way, Way Back”), actors-turnedwriter/directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash amassed a lot of goodwill and studio bankability. They could have likely made anything they wanted (provided it was a lowto-medium budget affair) and – based on the drawing power of their leads – would have gotten a green light from almost any boutique studio. They didn’t do that, but they came close.

Closer to the end of their

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell in “Downhill.” careers than the start, Will Ferrell (as Pete) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as Billie) are (on paper) as good as any possible on-screen pairing.

Even though each hit it big on “SNL,” they had never acted on TV or film together. Given the track records of all involved, “Downhill” surely looked like a can’tlose proposition.

From the first frame until the last, Ferrell appears lost, bewildered and totally with-

out focus. In his defense, the fault lies mostly at the feet of Faxon and Rash. Ferrell simply was not the right guy for this role.

A decent comic actor whose strength is in pratfalls and smarmy self-absorption (“Anchorman”), Ferrell is given only one chance to exhibit his strong suits and it is merely a minute-long, half-hearted stab at recycling his blotto character from “Old School.”

It misses wide.

For the rest of the time, Ferrell plays a mostly unlikeable husband and father of two whose heroin-like addiction to his cell phone could lead to the end of his marriage.

In the 2006 “Stranger Than Fiction,” Ferrell turned in a pretty decent dramatic performance and – surprise! – it was the worst-performing movie of his career.

On the other hand, LouisDreyfus – who blew everyone away with her multiple-award-

nominated performance in the 2013 “Enough Said” (opposite the late James Gandolfini), is one of the movie’s scant few bright spots.

Delivering the film’s sole laugh-out-loud line of dialogue and hysterical bit of physical comedy, Louis-Dreyfus locks herself into fullyfocused dramatic zone and totally owns the movie. That is no mean feat considering the limp-noodle, dead-end screenplay and the other-

wise overall “meh” results.

“Downhill” is the kind of movie where knowing nothing of the plot going in is preferable. What you can know is at the start of a family ski vacation in Austria, Pete, Billie and their two sons are involved in a manmade “snow event” which initially appears to be lifethreatening but ultimately is not. It is the initial reaction to this event by Pete which gets the ball rolling and like the proverbial snowball tumbling down a hill, the situation only grows bigger and more ominous with the passing of time.

Those already familiar with “Force Majeure” will likely be pleased that Faxon and Rash didn’t mess with the basic blueprint of the story. But they will almost certainly hate this new version. There’s no sting or bite, and the scant bits of humor land with a thunderous thud.

To add insult to injury, Faxon and Rash toss in a couple dozen F-bombs and some frank sexual dialogue (with an over-written sexpot character played by Miranda Otto) which offers absolutely zilch to the story or mood. It is included solely for shock value where none was needed. This could have easily been a “PG-13” movie and the “R” rating will only further hamper its already iffy box office prospects.

For a movie coming out on Valentine’s Day (much like everything else this weekend), “Downhill” is thoroughly lacking in romance, great laughs or agreeable sentiment. It is to this lover’s holiday what a lump of coal is to Christmas. Unless you really want to break up over the weekend and are looking for the perfect catalyst to get it going, stay far away.

If, on the other hand, you’re a big Louis-Dreyfus fan, can tolerate sitting through a ton of empty filler for a few moments of greatness from her — and can do so without risking relationship turmoil — go for it.

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Might be too soon for this film that mimics Weinstein saga HHH

By Michael Clark Movie Critic

Less than three years ago, the only people who had ever heard of Harvey Weinstein were movie critics, art-house fans, insiders, filmmakers and dozens of women who – more than likely – got their start by agreeing to be present in his company while going through varying degrees of sexual degradation.

The co-founder of Miramax Studios and one of the most astute manipulators of show biz award season politics, Weinstein operated with an archaic mindset where closed-door fumblings led to his belt-notch tally of conquests, prestige for his boutique studio and the bonus of the periodical launching of countless careers.

What Weinstein did was way older than Hollywood and the ancient tit-for-tat exchange of “flesh for fame” bartering. Give me a few minutes of your soul and honor and I’ll provide you entrée to a shot at fame, glory and wealth which at absolute best, has 50/50 odds of ever happening.

A movie about Weinstein (and those like him) was inevitable and, sad to say, “The Assistant” isn’t it or, at least isn’t the one we needed at the moment. Never mentioned by name or even seen, the Weinstein surrogate is al-

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Julia Garner (left) stars as Jane and Kristine Froseth (right) stars as Sienna in “The Assistant.” ways beyond arm’s length and only audible with muffled audio the entire time, which is both a plus and a minus.

Only hearing and not watching a predator in full-attack mode only increases his urban legend status along with the ability to walk through the raindrops of culpability and comeuppance. The problem is, he is never held accountable or made to answer for his sins. The mystery CEO in “The Assistant” doesn’t even think he’s acting in the wrong. Some might view this as the ultimate point.

Told in the space of a single day from the perspective of glorified secretary Jane (Julia Garner), the brief, 87-minute production takes way too long to get going and never

fully finds its groove. Only on staff for five weeks, Jane is up at O’Dark Thirty in the morning, takes an Uber to work and carries out the duties of a glorified maid and low-end caterer.

Her first chore is to tidy up a “stain” on the CEO’s couch, collect a lost piece of jewelry, prepare coffee and copy reams of weekend box office reports. A woman with a degree from Northwestern, Jane dreams of eventually becoming a producer — and her knowing, accepting and resigned air lets us know this is all part of the process to move on up the ladder. She is even called on to take care of the more menial and often testy duties of two men who are roughly doing the same job as her.

After spending far too much time on exposition and establishing Jane as a glorified gopher, writer/director Kitty Green finally gets around to the point. Jane is charged with arranging a tryst at a nearby hotel with the CEO and Ruby (Makenzie Leigh), a model-beautiful girl from Idaho he met while at some function in Salt Lake City.

Exhibiting no fear, trepidation or uncertainty whatsoever, Ruby (as it is implied) knows what she’s in for and — with a knowing, nervous, anxious smile — takes it all in stride.

At this point and for the remainder, Green loses credibility, or least, believability.

Jane becomes the stand-in for the all-consuming and incredulous moral outrage,

but little of it registers. A meeting where she files a complaint with an HR representative (Matthew Macfadyen) starts promising but ends with Jane looking merely paranoid and without merit.

Although her insights have weight, Jane comes across as jaundiced and uninformed; loaded with guesses, hypotheticals and assumptions. She has no concrete basis for her accusations and exits the meeting looking bewildered, forlorn and dejected.

With Weinstein still on trial for his crimes in New York, another case yet to start in L.A. and who knows how many others down the road, a movie with such an ideal premise as “The As-

sistant” might be arriving too soon. Or maybe too late.

Or maybe it’s too vague. Or maybe it just doesn’t click.

Jane’s phone interaction with the CEO’s wife (she refuses to lie to her while covering for him), the sheepish and quiet acknowledgment of the male employees looking the other way and the previously mentioned “couch” scene speak minimalist volumes, but they are too few and far between.

Weinstein certainly wasn’t the first studio head to abuse his position of power for seedy self-gratification. But given our instant social networking-sharing culture, he might be the last and that’s great news. Calling men like Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Les Moonves and dozens of others to task probably won’t stop these shenanigans completely. And making examples of them on TV and film isn’t the perfect form of retribution karma, but it’s a great start.

Hopefully, more than a few more filmmakers will pick up where this film left off and will shed much more light on this dark, disgraceful episode in entertainment history.

If you’re in the market for a great movie which addresses the essentially the same uncomfortable and toxic workplace issues as “The Assistant,” check out “Swimming With Sharks” from 1995 starring Kevin Spacey (talk about your prophetic and ironic casting) as a movie studio mogul from hell.

(Bleecker Street)

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MOVIES

Jim Carrey returns with his over-the-top antics in ‘Sonic’ HH

By Michael Clark Movie Critic

If you want an example of how bloody desperate Hollywood is for adaptable movie material, look no further than “Sonic the Hedgehog.” It’s based on the ’90s video game of the same name produced by the Japanese company Sega — the makers of those bulky and arcane consoles.

To modern video games what VHS tapes are to 4K Ultra Bluray discs, these phone-boothsized consoles deliver a certain level of nostalgia to many Gen X’ers and even more man-children. Make no mistake, there is certainly a market for “Sonic” — and had the studio and filmmakers made a movie geared toward people over the age of say 25, they might have had a chance to clear a huge profit.

Instead, this movie – like “Doolittle” last month – will likely only be appreciated by the easy-toplease under-10-demographic.

Again, similar to “Doolittle” and the even more recent “The Rhythm Section,” “Sonic” has been rescheduled no less than four times and has been in the can for more than two years. Dur-

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Jim Carrey in “Sonic The Hedgehog.” ing this time, obsessive fans and original designers of the video game took nitpicking umbrage at the depiction of Sonic, which ushered in a massive animation overhaul, delaying the production for yet another five months and further expanding the black cloud vibe engulfing the project.

Resuscitating the mixed, liveaction/animated format which dates back to 1940 and was perfected in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in 1988, “Sonic” – at least for the youngsters – is a high-priced fish lure – all flash with absolutely no nutritional value. It looks good, moves at a quick clip and doles out some low-brow bathroom humor.

It also has a motor-mouthed motion-capture lead (voiced by

Ben Schwartz) who isn’t nearly as cartoonish as the main villain (Dr. Robotnik) portrayed with typical unbridled, maniac excess by Jim Carrey.

For six years in the late 1990s, Carrey was the top draw in the world, and even his bad movies (“Cable Guy,” “Me, Myself & Irene”) crushed it at the box office. Initially gaining accolades as a brilliant physical comedian, Carrey proved quite adept at drama as well (“Man on the Moon,” “The Truman Show”) and appeared destined for greatness. Then the bottom fell out.

Due to a slew of bad choices in roles, overexposure, and an erratic personal life, Carrey quickly fell out of favor with audiences and filmmakers alike. Over the

past 20 years, he’s had just one big hit movie (“Bruce Almighty” in 2003). Second-billed here to James Marsden – the guy known mostly as Cyclops in the “X-Men” franchise – Carrey is back to his old madcap self. While some will certainly appreciate his return to “classic” form, others will view it as a stale, recycled version of the title characters from “Ace Ventura” and “The Mask.”

Within 30 seconds of showing up on screen Carrey hijacks the movie and never relinquishes control. To call it over the top would be an understatement.

Longtime Carrey fans will say going broad as he does is fitting considering the material. But for the uninitiated, and those previously unimpressed by Carrey, he’s like nails on a chalkboard.

Not even the almost-too-cute Sonic has a chance.

Arriving in Big Sky country through a portal from another world, Sonics’ big claim to fame is his ability to run fast – around 300 mph. Rightfully afraid of being detected, Sonic lays low but this leads to loneliness, then anger, followed by acting out on a baseball field which leads to a blackout of most of the northwest U.S. Rather than go to Def Con 1, armed forces big wigs reluctantly call on Robotnik. He is a mad scientist and gadget inventor crossed with Sherlock

Holmes on acid, and sports a handlebar moustache that suggests Snidely Whiplash’s distant Gestapo cousin.

Not long after convincing local sheriff Tom (Marsden) and his veterinarian wife Maddie (Tika Sumpter) that he’s a “good” alien, the trio heads to San Francisco where Sonic can hopefully find a bag of magic portal golden rings which will allow him to safely leave earth before Robotnik can nab him.

After all of the moaning and complaining voiced by the chronic Sonic diehards, they owe it to the studio to see this movie at least twice each. That, coupled with families in desperate need of something new and halfway watchable, should result in “Sonic” maybe enjoying a decent opening weekend. This should come as great news for Carrey, who has already said he’d be open to doing a sequel.

Open, Jim? Carrey should thank his lucky stars that any major studio would take a chance on him at this point – especially with a possible action/comedy franchise. Most, if not all, of the people with ages in the single digits taking a chance on this movie have never even heard of Carrey. He’s going to need to impress them as well as their parents if he wants the jump-start his career so desperately needs.

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