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Maxwell High School teacher named finalist for Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year Award

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

A teacher from Gwinnett County is a finalist for the state’s PreK Program Teacher of the Year recognition.

Maxwell High School teacher Tricia Floyd, who is a teacher in the school’s Pre-K program, is one of six teachers who the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning named as finalists for the award. Floyd received $500 for being a finalist.

“The next step in the competition will take place in the fall,” Gwinnett County Public Schools

TESTS From A1 Health Departments spokesman Chad Wasdin said. “Appointments are still necessary and we’re planning to continue with that. That’s a better model for us to be able to get a good understanding of what the demand is so we can plan for the amount of test kits that we have available at those testing sites.”

Although there were times Friday morning where health department staff had gaps between visitors arriving for tests, the Lilburn testing site has been busy since it opened. Wasdin said staff working at the site have conducted 1,196 drive-thru and walk-up tests — all of which had to be scheduled in advance by getting an appointment — in the location’s first week and a half.

Across the three county health district, 18,505 tests had been conducted as of Friday. The most recent positivity rate data for the health district is through noon on this past Tuesday. At that time, the positivity rate — the percentage of people tested by the health district’s staff who ended up testing positive for COVID-19 — was 7.67%. That number does not include the numbers from people who are tested by companies such as CVS. The new testing site in Lilburn is different from the other sites run by the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale health district in that it offers drive-thru and walk-up testing.

The location in Lilburn was chosen as part of an effort to provide

officials said in a statement. “Each finalist will be observed by a Pre-K Specialist, submit a small-group video to be scored by outside judges, and take part in a panel interview. In September, DECAL will select a winner from a local public school system and a winner from a private child care center.”

To be a candidate for the Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year Award, a teacher must have been a Pre-K lead teacher during the 2019-2020 school year and have also served in that roll for a minimum of three years.

They must also be planning to be a Pre-K lead teacher during the 2020-2021 school year.

The public school and private school winners will receive $3,000 for themselves as well as $2,000 to pay for a classroom Tricia Floyd makeover and supplies.

Since the winners are expected to serve as ambassadors for the Georgia Pre-K program at various meetings, where they will be expected to model classroom practices proven to be effective, there is also $2,500 to cover classroom costs while the teachers are away.

testing to people who don’t have cars and have to rely on transit or taxis to get to the test site. “(The walk-up aspect) one of the really cool features that we wanted to build in, and also certainly because it’s near two Gwinnett County transit locations, we felt like it would be a really good opportunity for people who have potential transportation issues, but can utilize the transportation system to be able to walk up,” Wasdin said.

Self-swab testing is also a new shift in the testing that the health district is doing. Previously, health department staff had done the tests for people who went to sites for testing. Now, the staff supervise people as they swab the insides of their noses.

To do the test, a person must stick a swab in their nasal cavity and moves it around in circular motions while a health department staff member counts out loud so the person testing them self will know how long to swirl the swabs in their noses.

Anyone who wants to schedule an appointment to be tested by the health department, whether at its site in Lilburn or a site in Lawrenceville, which is also open on Saturdays, or in Newton or Rockdale counties should call 770-513-5631.

An appointment is necessary for a person to be tested although there are no restrictions on who can make an appointment to be tested.

Although positivity rates are dropping as more people are tested for COVID-19, health department officials continue to strongly en-

courage residents take pro-active steps to reduce their chances of getting the disease. Those steps include wearing face masks, practicing social distancing and staying home if you don’t feel well.

As of Saturday night, a total of 3,769 people have tested positive in Gwinnett County for COVID-19 since early March, although that number includes people tested by both the health department and private companies, such as CVS. The county now has the second highest total of cases in the state, coinciding with the fact that it is the second most populous county in the state.

There have been 127 deaths and 623 hospitalizations in Gwinnett from COVID-19. The county, which has a population of nearly 1 million residents, has an incidence rate of 388.1 cases for every 100,000 residents.

Data from the Georgia Department of Public Health shows the state has had a total of 46,331 people test positive for COVID-19, and 2,004 deaths from the disease. The state has had 7,927 hospitalizations and 1,793 ICU admissions as well.

Across Georgia, a total of 539,641 COVID-19 tests have been administered so far, but that number includes 84,803 antibody tests, which shows whether someone previously had the disease.

Fulton County has the highest case total in the, with 4,507 cases and 230 deaths reported so far. Following Gwinnett, the top counties in terms of total cases are DeKalb (3,731 cases, 112 deaths), Cobb (3,009 cases, 171 deaths) and Hall (2,467 cases, 47 deaths)

PROTESTS

officer said in response to a Daily Post inquiry about the authenticity of the video. “This was a GCPD officer.”

From A1 Protests over the death of George Floyd began earlier this week in Minneapolis, where the police department’s public information Floyd died after an encounter with police.

FARMERS From A1 them another opportunity to sell their produce.”

Farmers Jay Crosby of Tyllabell Farms in Willacoochee and Ken Corbett of Corbett Brothers Farms in Lake Park were two of the farmers who were on site Wednesday.

There were six to eight farms represented at the market, and each had similar stories about the impact the pandemic has had on their industry.

Corbett said the biggest way his farm was impacted was by food service like restaurants being closed and not ordering produce. He typically grows bell peppers, cucumber, squash, eggplant, a variety of hot peppers and other produce. He brought 1,320 boxes of produce on Wednesday.

Crosby said the pandemic has hurt his pricing since chain stores are not buying the volume they normally purchase because of less foot traffic. Crosby grows blueberries, which have a season that lasts anywhere from mid-April to the first of July.

“These are all perishables,” he said. “They have a shelf life, so we’re kind of having to hold back and spoon feed them, per se.”

Crosby brought five pallets or 5,500 pounds of blueberries, to the farmers market on Wednesday. He said the Department of Agriculture did a great job in promoting the market and the farming industry.

Thompson said there were 2,300

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Hundreds of residents stopped by Coolray Field in Lawrenceville Wednesday to pick up fresh food from Georgia farmers such as cabbage, corn, cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, green beans, bell peppers, blueberries, onions, cheeses and sauces.

One police officer has been arrested and faces charges in connection with Floyd’s death.

Protests spread to other cities across the country, including Atlanta, later in the week.

There had been chatter on Twitter on Saturday afternoon about plans to protest at

Sugarloaf Mills, with some people encouraging participants to cover their faces and avoid talking to media so they could not be identified later by law enforcement.

Go to www.gwinnettdailypost.com for updates.

BOOKS From A1

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The Books 2 Kids program kicked off Wednesday in the South Gwinnett Cluster. All students in the South Gwinnett Cluster were invited to stop in from 1-5 p.m. at the cluster’s middle schools, Grace Snell Middle School or Snellville Middle School, to select their books.

GROWTH From A1 numbers, but Norcross is believed to have gained 7,476 residents between 2010 and 2019, when it had an estimated population of 16,592 people.

That’s a population increase of about 82.01% over the last decade.

The new data, and the comparisons that can be made between it and 2010 census data, is important because it shows just how much growth Gwin-

nett’s cities can expect to see reflected when the 2020 census data is released next year. The Census Bureau is still collecting responses from residents for this year’s census.

After Norcross, Braselton — which is spread across three counties — saw the next largest increase. It had an estimated population of 12,961 people on July 1, 2019. That is 5,450 people higher than the 2010 census number, an increase of about 72.56%.

Next is Grayson. Its estimated 2019 population was 4,452 people, which is about 66.99% — or 1,786 people — higher

mixed boxes of food at the farmers market, as well as 600 boxes of peaches, more than 430 pallets of blueberries, 500 mixed cheese bags and 100 containers of different sauces.

Items could be purchased separately, but the market also featured a farmer’s box that included four ears of corn, four cucumbers, four yellow squash, four zucchini, one bag of green beans, four bell peppers, one pint of blueberries and two pounds of onions for $36 on pre-order or $40 on site.

Lindsey Jorstad, Gwinnett County Outreach Manager, said a little more than 1,800 pre-orders were secured, totaling more than $84,000. Additionally, she said, 118 boxes were purchased for local nonprofits and organizations.

“This obviously helped with access to these types of foods,” she said. “It was convenient by just drive-thru, so it was no contact and we took some of the strain off the grocery stores and gave a variety of options for residents to try.

“In addition, UGA Extension was here passing out recipe cards on how residents can preserve or prepare these foods so that nothing goes to waste. It’s all around a good family or neighbor activity.

Coming together to share a meal is very important.”

Jorstad said the county is hoping to get a second date, if possible, to offer a different assortment of produce for residents.

“We’re excited to offer these opportunities to our residents to not only support their Georgia farmers, but to have access to fresh and nutritious foods,” she said.

to keep. With this program, we are able to maintain social distancing while giving kids a chance to pick the book they are most likely to read at home.”

All Books 2 Kids events will take place outside in the bus lanes of the host schools and will follow social distancing guidelines. Students in the South Gwinnett Cluster were invited to stop in from 1-5 p.m. at Grace Snell Middle School or Snellville Middle School Wednesday to select their books.

“The turnout completely exceeded our expectation because of the weather,” said Jan Wilson, one of the coordinators of the Books 2 Kids program. “One of my favorite reactions was of a young man who ran back to his car with his two books and screamed, ‘Mom, I got my favorite two books!’ And we were super pleased that we had both

than it was in the 2010 census.

Dacula had the fourth highest population increase. The Census Bureau estimated the city had 6,350 residents as of July 1, 2019. That’s an increase of 42.96%, or 1,908 people, from 2010.

Berkeley Lake had the fifth highest increase, 36.4%, from 2010. It was estimated to have 2,147 residents in July 2019, up from 1,574 in 2010.

Several western Gwinnett cities saw major growth, in fact. Looking at the 2019 population estimates, Suwanee’s population increased by about 36.16% while Sugar Hill’s population increased

middle and high schoolers show up as well.”

Wilson said she expects 500 visitors at each school location.

With all types of books available from popular graphic novels, to picture books and beginning chapter books, between 80,000 to 100,000 books are expected to be given out through the program this summer.

“We have everything that’s current and trending that you can think of because we know after months of screen time there’s still a desire for students to hold a print book, so I along with several others in my office have been ordering like crazy to get new popular titles into their hands,” Wilson said. “... When students continue to read in the summer, it prepares their brain to accept new information and learning in the fall when they return to school and increases their vocabulary.”

To see when the bookmobiles will visit a school near you, check the calendar on the GCPS website.

by about 32.91% and Buford’s increase by 26.97% and Peachtree Corners’ increased by about 15.5% (going against an estimated 2010 population base since the city wasn’t created until 2012) and Duluth’s increased 11.31%.

Peachtree Corners had the county’s largest population (43,905 people) in 2019, followed by Lawrenceville (30,834 people), Duluth (29,609 people), Sugar Hill (24,617 people), Suwanee (20,907 residents) and Snellville (20,077 people) as the only Gwinnett cities to have more than 20,000 residents.

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Gwinnett commissioners authorize county-wide housing study

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County leaders are moving forward with a study looking at housing across the county.

County commissioners commissioned a nine-month county housing study Tuesday night at the end of its May planning and development public hearing. The study will cost $238,000 and will look at both unincorporated parts of Gwinnett, which are under county planning and development control, and incorporated parts which are under the authority of the county’s 16 cities.

Bleakly Advisory Group LLC, which also worked on the Gwinnett County 2040 Unified Plan, was hired to conduct the study.

“The goal of this study is to develop a better understanding of each of these areas so that County leadership can make appropriate decisions to meet the County’s current and future needs in accordance with the 2040 Unified Plan,” said Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash. “Like the rest of the nation, Gwinnett is seeing societal shifts in which new patterns of

demographics, transportation and lifestyles are transforming our economies and communities. We need to know how these factors are affecting housing.”

The study was born out of one of the strategic goals established by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners last year. It will look at the county’s housing inventory including single-family and multi-family units, age, demographics, building materials, ownership types and condition. It will also look at displacement issues, affordable housing and redevelopment policies.

There will be three phases to the study.

The first phase will involve the collection and assessment of data that deals with housing supply, location, types of housing units, housing conditions, population trends, occupant employment, vacancy rates, housing sales and rentals.

The next phase will use stakeholder focus groups to assess housing opportunities by comparing Gwinnett’s housing needs against those of other counties in the area.

That will include analyzing housing prices and types. Affordable housing needs and senior housing needs will then be defined.

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Gwinnett County commissioners meet in this file photo. The commission voted Tuesday to authorize a countywide housing study.

The final phase will entail the drafting include recommendations on how the of a final report that will be presented to county’s housing inventory should be county commissioners. That report will expanded.

OBITUARIES Lawrenceville

Marjorie Moss Bates Marjorie Moss Bates, 94, of Lawrenceville, died peacefully after a brief illness, May 25, 2020, at Eastside Medical Center.

She was born in Henry County, GA, but spent most of her adult life with her late husband, Joe Douglas Bates, in Stone Mountain & Snellville, GA. Those wishing to remember Margie, with a memorial gift, are invited to consider Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2208 Main St., E., Snellville, GA 30078, or a charity of your choice. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome.com.

Monroe, GA

Louise Cates (McCart) CATES- Louise Cates, age 95 of Monroe, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Troy & Myrtie Lou (Campbell) McCart; husband, Julius Hoyt Cates and she is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law: Rex & Phyllis Cates of Monroe, Kenneth Terrell & Sandra Cates of Jefferson and Charles Thomas & Janice Cates of Augusta; 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Arrangements

by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 209 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA. 30655. 770-267-2594.

Please sign the online guest registry at www. stewartfh.com BUFORD

Daniel Johnson Daniel “Paw-Paw” Johnson died peacefully at his home in Buford folBillie Joyce Boyd lowing a hard-fought battle (Baird) with pancreatic cancer.

Billie J. Baird Boyd, 83, Dan was born in Atlanta, of Suwanee, GA formerly GA, the son of Harris of Duluth, GA died May Daniel Johnson and Patsy 28, 2020. Because of the Jane Livingston (both COVID-19 pandemic the deceased). He grew up in family will have a private north Atlanta and graducryptside service at Green ated from Berkmar High Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, School in 1970. He then GA. Ms. Boyd, a native earned a bachelor’s degree of Porterdale, GA was in Journalism and Geology a retired crossing guard from Georgia State Univerwith the Gwinnett County sity. While a student, he Police Department with 30 participated in numerous years of service. Preceded campus clubs and was in death by her husband, a proud member of the Ralph Lee Boyd, her son, Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Ralph Lee Boyd, Jr., she is His professional life and survived by her, daughters career are a true testament and sons-in-law, Debbie of his genuine intellect and Frank Amodeo of and passionate work ethic.

Marietta, GA, Dana and Dan’s geology education John Barr of Suwanee, launched his career in the GA; brothers and sisteroil & gas industry, first as in-law Benny Baird of a “roustabout,” then later Rome, GA, Wayne and advancing to directional Linda Baird of Marietta, driller. His future years GA; brother-in-law and led him to work for many sister-in-law, Charles and major oil & gas compaFaye Boyd of Suwanee, nies including: Teleco, GA; grandchildren, Shawn Poole Offshore, and Drilex Boyd, Brian Boyd and Systems just to name a his wife Amanda, Kyle few. His extraordinary Boyd, Francesca Amodeo, experience in the booming Anthony Amodeo, Aaron energy field allowed Dan Shealy, John Barr, Kathryn to travel the world and live Barr; great grandchildren, in places such as Singapore Katlyn Boyd, Haylee and Japan.

Mewborn, John Mewborn, Longing to return to his Nathan Mewborn, Pressouthern roots, Dan arrived ton Boyd, Jaxon Boyd; back in Georgia in 1986. several nieces and nephHe then formed a business ews. Condolences may with his childhood friends be sent by visiting www.

Mike Dalton and Kenneth billheadfuneralhome.com. Keever. This partnership Bill Head Funeral Homes formed Keever, Dalton, & Crematory Duluth Johnson, Inc., a plumbing Chapel (770)476-2535. company based in Lilburn, that today has grown to 4 companies with over 35 employees and recognized as having the most advanced plumbing technologies in the industry. His $15 photos expertise and knowledge are available in the oil & gas industry with all Obituaries again served in the creation and Death Notices of Scientific Detection Call for details Services, Inc., a company 770.963.9205 Ext. 1161 or Ext. 1162 devoted to highly specialSuwanee

ized areas of the plumbing industry. He had many interest including photography, treasure hunting, metal detecting, and simply working the land, either with his hands or tractors and heavy equipment. Never resting on his success, Dan obtained a real estate license in 2015 and worked with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners; eventually leading to a life-long hobby of finding property for investment.

Dan Johnson’s dream of having a beautiful spot on Lake Lanier came true when he built, he and his wife’s Lake home. He had a deep-rooted affection for Lake Lanier and loved living the “lake lifestyle!”

He enjoyed sharing every blessing of the lake with his grandkids, friends and family; especially “tubing” and boating with the boys.

Dan, along with his wife Susan, have always been gracious hosts, leaving friends and family with beautiful summertime lake memories that will always be cherished.

Dan was a man with a diligent work ethic and myriad of talents and intellect. He accomplished many things in his too-short life, but nothing compared to the passion he had for his soul mate from early childhood and the love-of-his life…

Susan. Dan Johnson was a wonderful, gentle, and reserved man. He imparted such wisdom to his grandchildren and leaves a monumental legacy of love and positive influence on his family and all who knew him.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Susan Johnson, children Amy Parella (sonin-law John Parella) and Allen Clack; grandchildren Anthony Parella, Andrew Parella, Alyssa Parella, and Savannah Clack. He is also survived by a brother Guy Johnson, sister Jody Johnson Watson, several nieces and nephews, and a very special dog named Chloe.

Blue Ridge

Judith Mehl (Bell) Judith Bell Mehl, age 79, of, Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Jaime Young; son, Chris (Samantha) Mehl; and four grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation with no services at this time.

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Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770963-2411 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

I won’t stop hearing your voice I won’t stop singing your glory I won’t use the past tense...

Like you are no longer here.

I won’t ever forget you...

Because you will always be near.

Sugar Hill, GA Suwanee, GA

Christopher Steven Miles Christopher Steven Miles 2/25/2001 - 5/25/2020 It is great sorrow that we announce the passing of our Son, Christopher Steven Miles of Sugar Hill, Georgia, on May 25th, 2020 following his yearlong battle with Brain Cancer. Though taken too young at the age of 19, his memories will live deep in the people that he touched.

Christopher is remembered as a kindhearted gentle giant with a big welcoming smile. Though Christopher’s massive athletic size sparked fear on the football field, his friends and family would tell you that it also provided comfort and shelter for those who loved him.

Christopher was a 2019 graduate of North Gwinnett High School.

Christopher was a standout athlete in football and basketball receiving many county and state accolades. Following his diagnosis with Glioblastoma brain tumor in May of 2019, Christopher went on to complete his first semester of college at Georgia Southern University while balancing his cancer treatments. Christopher said, “this is just a bump in the road, life is meant to be lived.”

Christopher was truly a driven young man, never letting adversity stand in his way.

He was Brave and Strong.

Christopher is survived by his Mother and Father, Steven and Michele Miles, his best friend and brother, Joshua Miles, his grandparents Jim and Diane Nemeth and Beverly and John Miles as well as his many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.

I Won’t Say Goodbye, by John Michael Miles I won’t say that you are gone I wont let myself cry I won’t let your heart go I won’t tell you goodbye I won’t stop saying your name I won’t stop telling your story

Evelyn Elizabeth Payne (Pierce) Evelyn Elizabeth Pierce Payne, 97, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away May 20, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Atlanta to George and Evelyn Waldron Pierce in 1922. As the family grew, her parents moved to Chamblee. She graduated from Chamblee High School in 1939, attending Marsh Draughton Business College in Atlanta where she completed a diploma program in bookkeeping. Elizabeth married Roy Bernice Payne of Louisville, Ky in 1941, and was a devoted wife for sixty-two years. She was the proud mother of two and pursued a career in bookkeeping and payroll accounts at Campbell Coal Company, Pryor Tire Company, and Canterbury Court Senior Living in Atlanta.

Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, and her son, Roy Payne, Jr.; her sisters, Barbara Echols (Col. James) and Velma McLaughlin (James); and her brothers, George Pierce, Jr. (Jean), and Albert (Al) Pierce.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Rodney Smith, MD of Gainesville and her daughter-in-law, Debbie Payne of Jefferson; her brother David Pierce, Sr. (Ruby), brother and sister-in-law, John and Martha Pierce, and sisterin-law, Ellen (Al) Pierce; six grandchildren Matthew Payne, Wade Payne (Kelly), Elizabeth Cohen (Alex), Melissa Pratt, Donny Merritt (Amy) and Dustin Gertsch, MD; eight great-grandchildren; thirty nieces and nephews from the Pierce and Payne families, and her forever friend, Betty Wallace Hyde. The family is especially thankful for Lisa Dishman and the caregivers at Resting Nest and Joyce DeLine.

Mrs. Payne was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church (UMC) s

serving as a Lay Leader, representative to the North Georgia Conference of the UMC, Board of Stewards, Bible Study Leader and participant, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Church School teacher and volunteer, President of United Methodist Women at First UMC Suwanee, and serving on pastoral care, parsonage, and many other committees and church projects. After moving to Suwanee to help her parents, she was active in the Suwanee Elementary and North Gwinnett High School PTAs, and the North Gwinnett Athletic Booster Club, supporting teams even after her children graduated. In retirement “Aunt Lib/Miss Lib” continued her active lifestyle serving as a leader in the Gideons International Auxiliary, the Gwinnett Council on Aging and the Good Timers Senior Organization, enjoying trips and the fellowship of many people in the Suwanee community, including her exercise class at George Pierce Park. In addition to her recreation and church activities, she served on the Gwinnett County Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board.

She loved her family, faith and community so well.

Many remember her cards and notes of encouragement, as well as her kind spirit giving of herself to friends and those in need.

She was known for her keen interest in others and her engaging smile.

In place of flowers, you can remember her life with a gift to First UMC of Suwanee, Family Promise of Gwinnett or Hall County, or the homeless shelter, food bank, charity of your choice. A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church Suwanee when it is safe to do so. While our family is very sad that we can’t celebrate her life at this time, we are forever grateful for such a well-lived life and our opportunity to love her all these years.

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

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COLUMNIST|DICK YARBROUGH

Is there no place these days for thoughtful discourse?

M

y column last week on a radio Those of us in the middle wish the commentary by the late Paul president would quit picking needless Harvey drew a lot of reader fights with unworthy opponents like response from across the state, all of late night TV talk show hosts, cut the it positive. As you will recall if you saw hyperbole and stow his Twitter mathe column, some 55 years ago Harvey chine. At the same time, those of us penned a piece entitled, “If I Were the in the middle also think he is dead-on Devil,” that was frighteningly correct about the overt bias of prescient. the national media.

He talked about the moral deNo less an authority than Van cay rife in the nation and how Gordon Sauter, former president the devil would hasten our deof CBS thinks the national memise with attacks on organized dia’s tilt to the left is passing the religion, the anything-goes trash point of no return. In an opinion coming out of the entertainment piece in the Wall Street Journal, business, overflowing prisons, Yarbrough Sauter said the daily newspapers the promotion of a culture of in New York, Washington, Los drugs, drug sniffing dogs and Angeles and Boston “are now metal detectors in our schools, attack- decidedly liberal. On the home screen, ing the institution of marriage and tak- the three broadcast network divisions ing from those who have and giving it still have their liberal tilt. Two of the to those who want until you have killed three leading cable news sources are the incentive of the ambitious. unrelentingly liberal in their fear and Remember, this was written in 1965. loathing of President Trump.”

I can only imagine what the man would He goes on to say, “To many journalsay if he were still here. Most of what he ists, objectivity, balance and fairness— observed then is coming to pass now. once the gold standard of reporting I can’t think of anyone around today — are not mandatory in a divided pothat could be compared to Paul Har- litical era and in a country they believe vey. His commentaries were thought- to be severely flawed.” That’s fine for fully conceived and gently and ofttimes the inch-wide-and-inch-deep political humorously delivered. He was Middle commentators and columnists who have America. Alas, that is not the ground the gravitas of a sand gnat but not on occupied today by commentators. There the news side, please. seems to be no place for thoughtfulness The same thing applies on the other and fairness in our media these days. (I side with conservative radio hosts and hope this column is an occasional ex- a couple of cable networks that defend ception, but that is for you to decide.) the president with the same vigor the We have allowed ourselves to be drawn liberals demean him. There is no middle into what author Jackie Cushman called ground anymore. We don’t know who “tribes” in her book, “Our Broken Amer- to believe so we end up believing only ica: Why Both Sides Need to Stop Rant- those who think as we do. ing and Start Listening.” Ironic advice That is why we are poorer for having from the daughter of one-time House no Paul Harveys around these days to Speaker Newt Gingrich, who was the infuse a little perspective and humor Rajah of Rants. and, yes, some thoughtfulness into a Cushman says 64% of Democrats world badly in need of it. and 55% of Republicans have few or As for the devil, he is still making no friends in the opposite party. She mischief and trying to turn us against calls it tribalism — “My tribe is better one another just as Paul Harvey prethan your tribe.” Cushman cautions dicted. Unless we cease to be hyphenthat this kind of narrow-minded view ated Americans and special interest encourages us all to be members of a Americans and tribal Americans, we tribe before members of a country. That will cease to be at all and will fade into is frightening and, for that, I put the the history books like the once mighty blame on the wingnuts on both sides of Roman Empire. The devil would like the political spectrum. Donald Trump nothing better. And now you know the is either evil-personified or somebody rest of the story. Good day. willing to take on the liberal establishment and make American great again, You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@ depending on what side of the spectrum dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, your tribe exists and who can holler Atlanta, Georgia 31139 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb the loudest.

COLUMNIST|DANNY TYREE

Which songs make you cry?

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ate at night when it’s hard to the dog that bit him” (especially if the rest/I hold your picture to my dog wound up shot because of rabies). chest/and I feel fine, I feel Why do I deliberately subject myself fine/But it’s a rainy night in Georgia to a barrage of time-tested tear-jerk…” – written by Tony Joe White and ers on YouTube or my MP3 player? performed by Brook Benton.

Well, sometimes I just need a I need your input. I know this catharsis. is a terribly personal question, Granted, fellows who say things but which songs make you cry? like “Sometimes I just need a And why? (And would you be catharsis” are the ones who exmiffed if you suddenly, inexperience unrequited love more plicably started receiving spam than guys who say, “Sometimes emails for Kleenex and Visine?)

I just need a joint; can I get you I could name a dozen or more one while I’m up?”

Tyree songs that reliably put me on a My 29th wedding anniversary spectrum of emotional reaction is fast approaching, but “Leavfrom “misty-eyed” to “weepy” to “bawl- ing On A Jet Plane” still delivers reting” to “No, hold off with the Jaws of roactive stress related to my long-disLife until I hear what happened to poor tance courtship of my wife. “Watching little Teddy Bear …”

Scotty Grow” is a joyful song, but I get (Those manipulative so-and-sos be- choked up because our son is growing hind TV’s “This Is Us” added “You Are up too fast.

My Sunshine” to the mix a while back, One of the “songs” that is most gutdarn it.) wrenching for me is actually a recitaI can share such potentially embar- tion: Walter Brennan’s 1962 rendition rassing information with you because of “Old Rivers” (written by Cliff Crofwe’re all friends here, because the ma- ford). If you’re not familiar with it, the cho “Big boys don’t cry” mantra was narrator reminisces about a poor, hardalways a bunch of hooey anyway and working neighbor he traipsed along because if I don’t hurry up and write behind as a youngster. Old Rivers is something, the paper will probably quoted as promising, “One of these days fill this space with “Family Circus” re- I’m gonna climb that mountain/Walk jects. (“Who left little dotted lines all up there among the clouds/Where the over a columnist’s career?” “Not Me!” cotton’s high and the corn’s a-growin’/ “Ida Know!”)

And there ain’t no fields to plow.”

You would think that a person would “Old Rivers” resonates because it swap out painful songs instead of accu- makes me appreciate the hardscrabmulating them over a lifetime, but who- ble existence endured by my parents, ever said “Time heals all wounds” was grandparents, aunts and uncles during wrong. Time doesn’t heal all wounds; the Great Depression. Of course, it also it accidentally sews a surgical sponge resonates because I have to get up off inside of you before hitting you with the sofa and find the remote so I can an unexpected out-of-network bill. watch Walter Brennan in high-definiCertain songs should carry trigger tion reruns of “The Real McCoys.” Sigh. warnings, as they dredge up poignant Seriously, turn on the waterworks memories of unrequited love, deceased and send me those comments. pets, faraway homes and shattered dreams. Who am I kidding? I’d probably Danny Tyree welcomes email responses ignore the warnings. I would masoch- at tyreetyrades@aol.com and visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades.” istically insist on a little of “the hair of

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n Cormac McCarthy’s apocalyptic novel, “The Road,” a father and young son trudge through a burned-out America toward the coast in hopes of survival, carrying what the father calls “the fire,” a metaphorical light that symbolizes hope and has been extinguished everywhere they go.

Civilization, in other words. Their tortured passage through the charred landscape of humanity’s basest instincts is fueled by their mutual love and their determination to keep the flame alive.

I’m reminded of this piercing (and, pray, not prophetic) story now, as the world erupts around us, not only with the pandemic and hints of future scares but with the protests and violence that often accompany despair.

If you were hoping for a pleasant day, now would be the time to stop reading.

The moment seems ripe, however, for a bit of dot-connecting as preview and prelude to Election 2020. Bereft of a better term, we seem to be at a tipping point, slipping gradually into a chaotic period that, if we’re not vigilant, could be followed by a time of authoritarian zeal.

You can read the signs in President Trump’s threats against looters in Minneapolis, his rumblings about shutting down the United States Postal Service rather than allow mail-in voting; his vow to crush social media that threatens his grip on the free dispersal

of false information. In their forthcoming The president has never been one to meabook, “Donald Trump and His Assault on sure words, which is part of his appeal to Truth,” Glenn Kessler and the Post’s Fact those who prefer bunker-busting to diploChecker staff catalog the president’s mislead- macy. And, though social media’s policing ing or inaccurate statements — and power is an important debate to be “flat-out lies” — since taking office. continued, there’s every possibility As of Jan. 20, Kessler and his team that some Minneapolis residents had documented 16,241 un-truths. overwhelmed by lawlessness may

By April 3, the database had grown have appreciated Trump’s message to 18,000 and counting. more than his constant critics care Trump’s sudden disaffection toto admit. ward social media comes as Twitter Therein lies the real threat, of has begun flagging tweets the comcourse, as many on the right would Parker pany deems inappropriate. When see it — the acceptance by the fearprotests erupted in Minneapolis ful of what would amount to miliover the death of George Floyd, apparently tary occupation and permission to shoot. caused by a police officer’s excessive force Whatever it takes to feel safe. (his knee pressed to the prone and handThere is always tension between freedom cuffed man’s throat while he begged for and security. Having lived in Spain under air), Trump called the looters “THUGS” Francisco Franco’s military dictatorship, and tweeted that the military was poised I’ll admit I always felt protected from the to move in: “When the looting starts, the usual predators and relished walking freely shooting starts.” at night without fear. On the other hand, In response to this, dare we say, thug- say a word about el generalissimo and the gish posture, Twitter attached a warning Guardia Civil would escort you to a destiny to Trump’s tweet, its second in a week, not of your choosing. this time for violating the company’s policy And then there is Minneapolis, aflame afagainst “glorifying violence.” Whether this ter yet another death of a black man while admonishment is apt may be disputed, but in police custody, this time for the alleged Trump, by tossing rhetorical grenades into crime of forging a $20 bill. incendiary situations, has become the fireHow safe Americans will feel in a few crier in a very crowded theater. weeks following the reopening of parts of

the economy is another matter, while the unmasked man in the White House has turned mask-wearing into a symbol for sloganeers. Online discussions reveal that MAGA aficionados see the mask as a government test to determine which people are followers (Democrats) and which are freethinking, uppercase, Patriots (Trumpians).

How it came to pass that patriotism equates to flouting the White House’s own pandemic recommendations, which are contradicted by the president himself, is a mystery. Meanwhile, the obvious irony is that if there is to be an authoritarian federal crackdown — as in destroying the postal service so that people can’t vote by mail and shutting down Twitter or imposing liability restraints — it will come from the man they support.

A vibrant government of checks and balances, in which I once had faith, would quash any such ambitions. But given the GOP’s loss of direction and the Democratic Party’s geriatric frailty, a resurgence of lawful normalcy seems increasingly remote.

Which leaves to the noble and the willing a duty to persist in sanity, ever-vigilant, and carrying “the fire” to Election Day — flickering though it may be — and to whatever beyond awaits.

Kathleen Parker is a columnist for the Washington Post.

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Grayson mayor tells county leaders city doesn’t want transit

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Grayson Mayor Allison Wilkerson may have sparked a bidding war between other Gwinnett cities for transit funding Thursday afternoon.

As leaders of each of Gwinnett’s cities met with county commissioners, Wilkerson told county officials that her city was not interested in getting transit projects for the Grayson area that Gwinnett leaders were looking at putting on a transit referendum list. It was a head turning moment as representatives the cities weighed in on the possible projects that could be funded by a transit tax.

Wilkerson said Grayson was close enough to Snellville to use transit projects that are included for that city.

“Grayson is a different animal,” Wilkerson said. “No one moved to Grayson for easy access to (Interstate) 85 and I don’t believe anyone moved to Grayson with the thought that transit was going to come our direction. So the people I speak to in Grayson are perfectly happy if you (took away) all of the Grayson (projects).

“We’re close enough to Snellville.

We don’t really have the area. We don’t have the need. No one shows up at City Hall every day wanting transit. If anything, we hear that they don’t want it. We’re appreciative for the rest of the county that has a desire, but we’re that animal that’s perfectly fine without it.”

Gwinnett is still in the process of determining what projects would go on a ballot question for a transit referendum that voters would have to approve, and Thursday’s meeting was a chance for city leaders to highlight any projects they especially wanted to see included in a transit vote.

Although an unconstrained project list was submitted to, and ap-

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Grayson Mayor Allison Wilkerson addresses Gwinnett County commissioners during a transit discussion meeting between county leaders and officials from the county’s cities on Thursday. proved by, the Atlanta Transit Link Authority Board on Wednesday for inclusion in the metro Atlanta transit development plan, Gwinnett must go back and whittle down a fiscally constrained project list from that group.

Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash said she expects commissioners will approve a constrained list in June.

“It will probably be the third week in June before we officially act on it, but we’ve got to get the decision wrestled down in the first half, either the first week or the second week of June,” Nash said.

The chairwoman did not rule out the possibility that commissioners will hold a called meeting in early June to discuss a constrained list before a vote happens.

‘Last mile’ distribution center approved near Gwinnett Place Mall

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@ gwinnettdailypost.com

An empty building near Gwinnett Place Mall that once housed a Dave and Buster’s and a Havertys Furniture Outlet will soon become the final link in the shipping chain between producers and consumers.

Gwinnett County commissioners approved a rezoning of the building at the corner of Venture Drive and West Liddell Road from a commercial zoning to a light industrial zoning on Tuesday.

The change was requested

by HREG Venture Owner LLC so an office warehouse can operate there.

“This is kind of a ‘last mile’type distribution facility so it’s not big semis in and semis out,” HREG Venture Owner attorney Shane Lanham told commissioners. “It’s that last mile of trips to users homes and so it’s not relying on that big heavy truck traffic. It’s more kind of passenger vehicles such as sprinter vans and things like that.”

Lanham said the building is vacant and has 156,000 square feet of space. The Dave and Buster’s that had been located there closed just

The constrained list would have to be submitted to the Atlanta Transit Link Authority board for approval before the county can schedule a Gwinnett transit referendum.

Nash said a decision has not yet been made on when to schedule a referendum.

As a precaution, however, county leaders are following a timeline to ensure the November ballot remains an option. Commissioners have until sometime in late July to call for a referendum if they want it on the November ballot, but they would need the ATL board’s approval of the constrained list by then.

They would also have to decide whether voters would be deciding whether to simply expand Gwinnett County Transit, or fold Gwinnett into MARTA before deciding

when to hold a referendum.

“We’re trying to keep all of our options open so we’re meeting deadlines for both the MARTA penny and the transit tax penny so the board’s got as many options from which to choose as possible,” Nash said.

That just leaves the question of deciding what to include on the constrained project list. County leaders have to figure out how to spread projects out around the county.

While Grayson is not jumping at the chance to get more transit, Gwinnett’s other cities are eager to see projects included for their areas.

In fact, Sugar Hill Mayor Steve Edwards and Suwanee City Councilwoman Linnea Miller jokingly offered to take some of the funding that would have gone Grayson’s way so their cities could get addi-

tional projects.

“Whatever Grayson doesn’t want, Sugar Hill will take,” Edwards said.

“He can have it,” Wilkerson shouted from the audience.

Meanwhile, Miller said Suwanee has a lot of congestion on McGinnis Ferry Road that needs to be addressed. A bus route along that road would help, she added.

“We could always take one of those routes from Allison,” Miller said.

Other cities had their own thoughts.

“We are the other animal and we’re comfortable with the (unconstrained) list and we’re sure you’re going to get everything that’s listed on there,” Lawrenceville Mayor David Still said.

There’s also the question of whether to include a heavy rail line that would go to at least Jimmy Carter Boulevard, if not further north to Gwinnett Place Mall.

Snellville officials are not keen on seeing heavy rail included. That may not be too surprising since the proposed rail line was not set to go near the south Gwinnett city, meaning its residents likely would not see a benefit from it.

“The city of Snellville supports the ‘No Rail’ option, which we believe would allow for greater flexibility for future changes in population growth and ridership through changes in bus routes rather than an inflexible heavy rail investment,” Snellville Mayor Barbara Bender said.

“Gwinnett’s cities are all developing their own town centers that are creating density in smaller geographic areas which naturally provide better hubs for people to access transit in the future. We believe that investments that can be made across the county versus the concentration of so much investment with heavy rail in one area would provide more transit opportunities for people throughout the county.”

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over a year ago, in March 2019. The Havertys Furniture Outlet closed in December.

Because of its previous uses, it already has a truck entrance, a truck yard, eight truck bays and a parking area. No modifications are expected to be made to the building. Lanham did not say which business would operate a distribution center out of the facility, and county documents do not list a company either, other than the LLC that applied for the zoning change.

The site shares a parking lot with a COSTCO, and is adjacent to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance and a wooded area that surrounds Bromolow Creek. A Kohl’s, Studio Movie Grill and Furniture Mart are some of the businesses located nearby.

Apartment complexes are also located nearby on Satellite Boulevard.

“We’re compatible with the surrounding mixed use character of the area, which includes industrial, commercial and multifamily residential zonings or land uses, and (it) would be a major injection of jobs and increase to the employment base of the surrounding area,” Lanham said.

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This building at Venture Drive and West Liddell Road in unincorporated Duluth is set to be repurposed as a ‘last mile’style distribution center. The building previously housed a Dave and Busters and Havertys Furniture Outlet.

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PAGE A12 ♦ SundAy, MAy 31, 2020 IN BRIEF Keomysay commits to Bethany

uGA lands Grayson CB Groves-Killebrew

Josh Keomysay, a 2020 Peachtree Ridge grad, made a commitment Tuesday night to the Bethany College (W.Va.) football program.

The 6-foot, 245-pounder started at offensive guard for the Lions. He earned the Linda Jones Memorial Scholarship from the Gwinnett Touchdown Club as a senior.

Highly recruited Brookwood cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew committed Wednesday night to the in-state Georgia Bulldogs football program.

The rising junior is a four-star prospect in the 247Sports.com rankings, which have him as the No. 8 player in Georgia and No. Beaty commits to Tulane 64 player nationally in the Class of 2022.

He played the 2019 season at Grayson, Mill Creek pitcher Kyle Beaty commitbut enrolled Wednesday at Brookwood, ted Tuesday night to the Tulane Univerwhere he played as a freshman. sity baseball program.

Beaty, a rising senior, went 2-1 and had GAC honors 10 signees a 3.06 ERA in a spring season shortened Greater Atlanta Christian recently held by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mill Creek girls soccer finishes with unbeaten season, national ranking

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

The resumé was short thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Mill Creek girls soccer team’s limited sample in the 2020 season was promising.

The Hawks were unbeaten and ranked No. 7 nationally

by MaxPreps. Their results included a 6-1 win over perennial power Brookwood and a 4-0 victory over defending Class AAAAAA state champion Dacula. They defeated Cambridge 1-0 (which finished with a 6-1-2 record) and topped Norcross 4-0 (which had an 8-3 record).

Up next was a showdown with rival North Gwinnett, also unbeaten and ranked No. 4 nationally, but the matchup with the defending AAAAAAA state champion never happened. The season was called off just before the March 17 match.

“I think (North girls coach Jeff Becker’s) team was the team to beat,” Mill Creek girls coach Vince Hayes said. “I think his girls were looking forward to (the match). Our girls were looking forward to it. Some games you worry about getting ugly, some foulness to it. But our games were always really good.”

Mill Creek (7-0-1) had high hopes for that match and beyond. Through eight matches, it outscored the opposition 34-4 and showed the potential to finish the postseason as one of the best, if not the best, teams in school history.

“I’ve coached now for two decades and in terms of chemistry and ability, that’s the best team I’ve ever coached,” Hayes said. “It hurts to say that, but

a virtual ceremony to honor 10 seniors who signed with college athletic programs during the spring.

The group included baseball players Bryceton Payne (Georgia Southwestern) and Pirmin Brechbuhl (Wake Forest), soccer players Kaitlyn Williams (Brown) and T.J Tracy (Berry) and basketball players Ava Irvin (Syracuse), Cole Perusek (Sewanee) and Cliff Baskerville (Miles College).

The Spartans also recognized Erin Hoover (Clemson cheerleading), Simone Roberts (Michigan track and field) and Collin Barnett (Utah lacrosse).

Hebron celebrates signees Hebron Christian recently honored three additional seniors who have signed with college athletic programs.

Two of those Lions are girls soccer players — Annie Garner and Ashley Allen.

Garner signed with Georgia Southern and Allen signed with Southern Wesleyan.

Golfer Kenny Duffin signed with Covenant College.

dudley chooses West Virginia Brayden Dudley, a rising senior at Mill Creek, committed Thursday night to the West Virginia University football program.

The 6-foot-3, 255-pound defensive end had five sacks last season for the Hawks’ Class AAAAAAA quarterfinal team.

Gaspard commits to Tech Georgia Tech’s baseball program picked up a commitment Thursday from Jackson Gaspard, a rising junior at Buford.

The versatile Gaspard has played infield, catcher and pitcher.

Ezumah commits to Campbell

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Mill Creek’s Alexa Aronoff (18) battles Parkview’s Kendra Davis during a 2019 state playoff game at Parkview.

I can say it honestly. … This is a team I think that could have gone a long way. Whenever we played a team that really tested us, a really strong team, we rose to the challenge.

We just played with a lot of strength and a lot of togetherness. When your team is in a difficult situation, how that team responds will tell you how good that team is going to be. And we didn’t flinch.”

The roster had four seniors, one at each level. Goalkeeper Cassidy Hettesheimer, the school’s valedictorian, was among the group, along with defender Kali Zmistowski (a Presbyterian signee who was out with a knee injury), midfielder Brianna Hernandez (who will sign soon with a college) and forward Arielle Aronoff (a North Georgia signee).

“They were the best four

seniors any coach could ask for,” Hayes said.

Sophomores Ella Williams and Alexa Aronoff stepped up in the defense in the season’s early stages, while Emma Kate Schroll, Ellie McIntyre and Morgan Amrozowicz played well in the midfield. Savannah Singleton, Brooklynn Fugel and Nicole Ward had good seasons in the attack.

“I find it hard to really describe how awesome of a group it really was,” Hayes said.

“They never even voted for captains. They were so symbiotic with each other. They were all on the same page with the same agenda, work hard and play together. The only thing they were afraid of was letting each other down. The rarity of getting a group like that, that has that chemistry, it is so special.”

Lanier post player Christabel Ezumah made a commitment Tuesday to the Campbell University (N.C.) women’s basketball program.

The 6-foot-3 Ezumah, a 2020 Lanier grad, averaged 9.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks for a state playoff team last season. She was a four-year starter and helped the Longhorns to their first state championship in 2019.

Lander lands Buford’s Augustave Buford guard Sebastian Augustave committed Monday to the Lander University (S.C.) men’s basketball program.

Augustave, a 2020 Buford grad, earned all-county honors from the Gwinnett Tipoff Club and all-state honors from the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association as a senior. He averaged a team-high 17.6 points, 3.8 assists and 1.7 steals, highlighted by a 33-point game against Wesleyan when he made 10 of 16 shots from 3-point range.

The 2019-20 season was his first at Buford after transferring from Mill Creek.

Brown signs with Southern union Shamya Brown, a 2020 Mountain View grad, has signed with the Southern Union State Community College (Ala.) women’s basketball program.

The 5-foot-6 Brown is a prospect as a combo guard.

Poitevint hired as Bears football coach

By Will Hammock

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Longtime Gwinnett defensive coordinator John Poitevint was approved Thursday by the Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Board of Education as the new head football coach at Mountain View.

Poitevint had been Brookwood’s defensive coordinator for the past five seasons.

He has coached almost exclusively in Gwinnett since John 2004.

Poitevint He replaces the late Rob Kellogg, who passed in April after battling an infection complicated by his diabetes.

“I wish the circumstances were different,” Poitevint said. “It’s a tragic situation with Coach Kellogg’s passing. I

was at Dacula High School when Mountain View opened up and I had so many friends work over there and I’ve heard great things about the administration, Mr. (Keith) Chaney (principal) and Mr. (Wayne) Smith (athletic director). They have established a great culture and the football program’s on the rise. It’s a great area over there that’s growing.”

Mountain View’s best seasons have come lately under previous head coaches Nick Bach and Kellogg. Kellogg was offensive coordinator under Bach for the program’s breakthrough seasons, then took over as head coach and led the Bears to the state playoffs in both 2018 and 2019.

Kellogg’s coaching staff is expected to remain intact under Poitevint, who knows some of the current assistants and is eager to meet the others. He has been familiar with the Mountain View com-

munity for years — his mother was previously at teacher at Twin Rivers Middle, which feeds into Mountain View.

“We are very excited to welcome Coach Poitevint to the Mountain View football program,” Mountain View athletic and activities director Wayne Smith said.

“He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as well as a passion for the game and a love for his players that is unmatched. We look forward to what the future holds under his direction.”

A staff meeting Monday will allow Poitevint to meet his new colleagues officially, then his connection to his new players will be virtual only until on-campus training is permitted in June.

“I’m fired up and excited to meet everybody and get started,” Poitevint said. “It’s a great opportunity at the end of the day and I’m so blessed to have it. I’m ready to get started.”

Massey commits to Tulane Michael Massey, a rising senior at North Gwinnett, committed Wednesday to the Tulane University baseball program.

The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Massey is a prospect as a right-handed pitcher.

Hebron leads all-area soccer honors Gwinnett schools were represented well on the All-Area 8-A Soccer Team, selected by the league’s coaches for the shortened 2020 season.

Hebron Christian swept the major girls awards with player of the year Annie Garner, the Lions’ goalkeeper, and coach of the year Russell Aguirre. Hebron also was crowned as the girls area champion.

The Wesleyan and Pinecrest boys shared the area title, and their coaches — Billy Coxhead of Wesleyan and Dom Martelli of Pinecrest — shared coach of the year honors. Pinecrest defender Brendan Kane was the area’s boys player of the year.

The girls all-area first team included Hebron’s Emma Martin, Ashley Allen, Jadyn Steele and Garner, Providence’s Makayla Postma and Wesleyan’s Lucy Mitchell, Lilly Tapp and Ashley Binney. The secondteam selections featured Hebron’s Brooke Browning and Addie Martin, Providence’s Ansley Larson and Leila Moss and Wesleyan’s Cady Triplett and Lindsey Suits.

Gwinnett boys on the all-area first team included Hebron’s Jake Redman and Jack Goldschmidt, Providence’s Luke Bradberry and Joseph Moussakhani and Wesleyan’s Jonathan Lopez and Javy Martinez. The locals on the second team were Hebron’s Cayden Boyt, Charlie Jacob, Jones Martin and Jered Miller, Providence’s August Larson and Glenn Fleming and Wesleyan’s Sammy Johnson, Alex Cardile, Julian Fernandez and Aidan Kresl.

Taylor named All-American Greater Atlanta Christian grad Carson Taylor, a sophomore catcher at Virginia Tech, was named a third-team All-American for the 2020 season by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.

Taylor led the Hokies in almost every offensive category in the 16-game season and finished ranked in the NCAA in 13 categories. During the season, he had a team-best seven multi-hit games, including two with four, added a teamhigh four multi-RBI games, including a career-high five, and led the team with five multi-run scoring games, scoring a career-high tying four times once.

He ended the season on a career-best six-game hitting streak, as he raised his batting average from .364 to .431. In the final nine games of the season, he raised his average 123 points from .308, and also reached base in the last 12 games.

Taylor led the team with the .431 batting average, as well as 25 hits, seven doubles and one triple (T-1st). He hit two home runs (second) for a team-best 40 total bases and a .690 slugging percentage. He added team-highs with 19 runs scored, 20 RBIs and 12 walks. He was hit by three pitches (T-1st) for a team-best .541 onbase percentage, hit one sacrifice fly and was 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts.

THE POITEVINT FILE Name: John Poitevint New position: Head football coach at Mountain View Former position: Defensive coordinator at Brookwood Age: 42 Career record: First head coaching job Education: Graduated from Carroll High School in Ozark, Ala.; earned degree in physical education from Troy University Background: Spent the past five seasons as Brookwood’s defensive coordinator; previously was defensive coordinator at Central Gwinnett from 2012-14; coached at Kennesaw Mountain in 2011 and at Dacula from 2004-10; coached at the college level as a graduate assistant at Troy, and was an assistant at Northview High in Dothan, Ala., before moving to Georgia; father was a head coach in Alabama at Alabama Christian, Geneva and Sweetwater, as well as a former assistant football and head baseball coach at Dacula Family: Wife, Alani; son Parker, 3

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NAME CHANGES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION FILE NUMBER: 20-A-03052-4 IN RE: Name Change of Minor Child Alyeen Sophia Rodriguez Perez, Petitioner: Jaronie Aileen Perez Respondent: Fernando Rodriguez AMENDED NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE OF MINOR CHILD TO: Fernando Rodriguez

By Order of the Court for Service by Publication dated April 30, 2020, you are hereby notified that on the 17th day of April, 2020, Jaronie Aileen Perez, filed a Petition to Change the Name of a Minor Child. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, and to serve upon Petition’s attorney, Douglas W. Lewis, Esq., (154 Stone Mountain Street, Lawrenceville GA 30046), an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication.

This the 6th day of May, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, -s- Douglas W. Lewis, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff GA. State Bar No. 450240 154 Stone Mountain St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Phone: (770) 682-3765 dlewis@dwlewislaw.com IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Civil Action File Number: 20-A-03052-4 In re the Name Change of Minor Child: Alyeen Sophia Rodriguez Perez, Petitioner: Jaronie Aileen Perez Respondent: Fernando Rodriguez NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF CHILD Petitioner, Jaronie Aileen Perez, filed a Petition in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County on April 17, 2020, to change the Petitioner’s minor child’s name from ALYCEN SOPHIA RODRIGUEZ PEREZ to ALYCEN SOPHIA PEREZ. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.

This __ day of April, 2019 Respectfully submitted, -s- Douglas W. Lewis DOUGLAS W. LEWIS, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner GA. State Bar No. 450240 154 Stone Mountain St. Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 Phone: (770) 682-3765 dlewis@dwlewislaw.com 9 1 6 - 6 4 3 2 4 7 , 5/27,31,6/3,10,17

PUBLIC HEARINGS ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: 2012 Year: FORD Model: TRANSIT Vehicle ID#: NM0LS7AN6CT093813 Vehicle License #: N/A State NY Person who left vehicle at facility: WESTLAKE FINANCIAL Any information relating to owner: 4751 WILSHIRE B

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BLVD, STE 100, LOS ANGELES CA 90010 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19(b)(2), that the abovereferenced vechicle 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 vehicle is currently located at 3945 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, ROOM 5 LILBURN, GA 30047 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: CERTFIED TRANSMISSION Address: 3945 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, LILBURN, GA 30047 Telephone #: 404394-6987 928-643033, 5/24,6/3

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 vehicles is: Willard Wrecker Service–719 W Shadburn Ave, Buford GA 30518 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 06/03/20 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville GA Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: FORD Year: _2008 Model: FUSION Vehicle ID #: 3FAHP07Z88R112453 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12616 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2006 Model: CARAVAN Vehicle ID #: 1D4GP24R56B708808 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12572 Vehicle Make:INFINITI Year: 2005 Model: G35 Vehcli ID #: JNKCV54E45M419257 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12575 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2011 Model: TAURUS Vehicle ID #: 1FAHP2FW4BG135651 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12579 Vehicle Make: HYUNDAI Year: 2016 Model: ACCENT Vehicle ID #: KMHCT5AE3GU275940 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12581 Vehicle Make: INFINITI Year: 2010 Model: G37X Vehicle ID #: JN1CV6AR0AM450873 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12583 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: _2017 Model: FUSION Vehicle ID #: 3FA6P0SU3HR255250 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12588 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2000 Model: 4RUNNER Vehicle ID #: JT3GN86R3Y0174911 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12589 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2001 M o d e l : F150 Vehicle ID #: 1FTRF18W51NB71769 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12595 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2008 Model: DAKOTA Vehicle ID #: 1D7HE48K08S503647 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12592 Vehicle Make: VOLKSWAGEN Y e a r : 2008 Model: PASSAT Vehicle ID #: WVWAK73C08E108078 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12568 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2001 Model: ODYSSEY Vehicle ID #: 2HKRL18511H604407 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12569 Vehicle Make: MINI COOPER Year: _2008 Model: S Vehicle ID #: WMWMF73538TV39400 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12546 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2005 M o d e l : RAM Vehicle ID #: 1D7HU16N15J655209 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12547 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2006 Model: CAMRY Vehicle ID #: 4T1BE32KX6U675572 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12549 Vehicle Make: CHRYSLER Year: 2016 Model: 200 Vehicle ID #: 1C3CCCBG5GN146539 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12554 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2002 Model: MUSTANG Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP40462F186973 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12603 Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: 2002 Model: TRAILBLAZER Vehicle ID #: 1GNDS13S022451863 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12606 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: _2013 Model: CHARGER Vehicle ID #: 2C3CDXBG4DH593940 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12560 Vehicle Make: MITSUBISHI Year: 2002 Model: MONTERO SPORT Vehicle ID #: JA4MT21H72J039247 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12607 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2011 Model: COROLLA Vehicle ID #: 2T1BU4EE7BC673773 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12608 Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: _2001 Model: GRAND CHEROKEE Vehicle ID #: 1J4GX58S01C526314 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12565 Vehicle Make: ACURA Year: 2002 Model: 3.2 CL TYPE S Vehicle ID #: 19UYA42642A003281 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12566 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2002 Model: RAM 1500 Vehicle ID #: 1D7HA16N02J245022 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12613 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2004 Model: ODYSSEY Vehicle ID #: 5FNRL18034B146408 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12538 Vehicle Make: CHRYSLER Year: 2015 Model: 200 Vehicle ID #: 1C3CCCAB7FN557980 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12544 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA

Year: 1995 Model: CAMRY Vehicle ID #: 4T1SK12E3SU533047 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12539 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: _2010 Model: CAMRY Vehicle ID #: 4T1BK3EK8AU601435 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12449 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: _1996 Model: CELICA Vehicle ID #: JT2DG02T6T0036924 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12451 Vehicle Make: LINCOLN Year: 1997 Model: TOWN CAR Vehicle ID #: 1LNLM82W7VY758133 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12459 Vehicle Make: PONTIAC Year: 2009 Model: G6 Vehicle ID #: 1G2ZG57B194179117 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12461 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2004 Model: CLK500 Vehicle ID #: WDBTK75G24T011090 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12462 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 1998 Model: C280 Vehicle ID #: WDBHA29G0WA535357 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12464 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2000 Model: S500 Vehicle ID #: WDBNG75J1YA038899 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12465 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: _2002 Model: CIVIC Vehicle ID #: 1GHES26752L022949 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12468 Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: _2004 Model: GRAND CHEROKEE Vehicle ID #: 1J4GX48S24C401829 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12422 Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: 2009 Model: ALTIMA Vehicle ID #: 1N4AL21E99N545010 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12424 Vehicle Make: INFINITI Year: 2003 Model: I35 Vehicle ID #: JNKDA31A43T112566 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12426 Vehicle Make: ISUZU Year: 1993 Model: PICKUP Vehicle ID #: 4S1CL11L4P4205643 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12427 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 1996 Model: COROLLA Vehicle ID #: 2T1BA02EXTC113575 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12428 Vehicle Make: MAZDA Year: 2000 Model: PROTEGE Vehicle ID #: JM1BJ2229Y0235881 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12430 Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: _2008 Model: HHR Vehicle ID #: 3GNDA23D88S604268 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12431 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: _2009 Model: CAMRY Vehicle ID #: 4T1BE46K89U907199 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12432 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2009 Model: RANGER Vehicle ID #: 1FTYR10D79PA10563 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12433 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 1998 Model: RANGER Vehicle ID #: 1FTYR10C2WUC43478 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12435 Vehicle Make: MITSUBISHI Year: 2000 Model: MONTERO Vehicle ID #: JA4MR51R3YJ001645 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12436 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2007 Model: FUSION Vehicle ID #: 3FAHP06Z77R108443 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12437 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2007 M o d e l : EDGE Vehicle ID #: 2FMDK36C37BB40269 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12438 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: _2004 Model: TAURUS Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP53UX4A211990 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12442 Vehicle Make: MAZDA Year: _2008 Model: TRIBUTE Vehicle ID #: 4F2CZ02Z78KM22944 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12443 Vehicle Make: MACK Year: 1994 M o d e l : CH600 Vehicle ID #: IM1AA13Y6RW038836 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12444 Vehicle Make: SMART Year: 2009 M o d e l : PURE Vehicle ID #: WMEEJ31X79K244408 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12836 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2005 Model: PRE RUNNER Vehicle ID #: 5TEJU62N95Z006407 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12838 Vehicle Make: CHRYSLER Year: 2016 Model: 300 Vehicle ID #: 2C3CCABG0GH161592 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12839 Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: 1995 Model: CHEROKEE Vehicle ID #: 1J4FJ8S9SL615230 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12842 Vehicle Make: SCOOT-

ER Year: _ Model: GRAND Vehicle ID #: LSTTCAPX8DY300300 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12843 Vehicle Make: ACURA Year: _2001 Model: 3.2 CL TYPE S Vehicle ID #: 19UYA42671A000566 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12845 Vehicle Make: INFINITI Year: 2003 Model: G35 Vehicle ID #: JNKCV51E53M015773 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12846 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2002 Model: RANGER Vehicle ID #: 1FTYR10U82PA16538 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12848 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2000 Model: ACCORD Vehicle ID #: 1HGCG3242YA018582 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12849 Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: 2001 Model: PATHFINDER Vehicle ID #: JN8DR09X81W580074 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12850 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 1999 Model: F150 Vehicle ID #: 2FTRX08L5XCA83509 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12854 Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: 2005 Model: MURANO Vehicle ID #: JN8AZ08T05W303782 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12856 Vehicle Make: MOTORCYCLE Year: _ Model: Vehicle ID #: L08YGJGG3J1006131 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12757 Vehicle Make: KIA Year: _2016 Model: SPORTAGE Vehicle ID #: KNDPBCAC5G7874333 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12761 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2003 Model: RAM 1500 Vehicle ID #: 1D7HA18N23S121584 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12763 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2010 M o d e l : AVENGER Vehicle ID #: 1B3CC4FB6AN155601 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12766 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2006 Model: RAM 1500 Vehicle ID #: 1D7HA16N26J216319 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12767 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 1994 Model: MUSTANG Vehicle ID #: 1FALP42T9RF233348 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12768 Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: 2006 Model: MONTE CARLO Vehicle ID #: 2G1WM15K969235230 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12769 Vehicle Make: POLARIS Year: Model: Vehicle ID #: X2278946X Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12752 Vehicle Make: YAMAHA Year: _1992 Model: XT225 Vehicle ID #: JYA4BEE03NA001268 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12770 Vehicle Make: UTILITY Year: _ Model: Vehicle ID #: LG0FLHHG9KX008417 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12753 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2007 Model: EXPLORER Vehicle ID #: 1FMEU74837UA82713 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12771 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2005 Model: CIVIC Vehicle ID #: 1HGEM22185L018393 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12774 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2003 Model: VT600 Vehicle ID #: JH2PC213X3M402204 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12776 Vehicle Make: HYUNDAI Year: 2013 Model: ELANTRA Vehicle ID #: KMHD35LE5DU131304 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12778 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2000 Model: S430 Vehicle ID #: WDBNG70J5YA095890 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12779 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2002 Model: C240 Vehicle ID #: WDBRF61JX2F282758 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12780 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2012 Model: SPRINTER 2500 Vehicle ID #: WDZPE8CC3C5694162 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12781 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: _2001 Model: C320 Vehicle ID #: WDBRF64J71F057014 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12744 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2006 Model: R350 Vehicle ID #: 4JGCB65E86A006853 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12745 Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 1991 Model: TAURUS Vehicle ID #: 1FACP52UXMA101168 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12756 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 1999 Model: ML320 Vehicle ID #: 4JGAB54EXXA068713 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12747 Vehicle Make: FORD

Year: 2003 Model: EXPEDITION Vehicle ID #: 1FMEU17W53LB31109 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12749 Vehicle Make: CHEVY Year: 1999 Model: ASTRO VAN Vehicle ID #: 1GBDM19W6XB123808 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12750 Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: Model: Vehicle ID #: CS2MGD73X5GD01610 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12751 Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: _1998 Model: PATHFINDER Vehicle ID #: JN8AR05Y3WW257298 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12754 Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: _2011 Model: GRAND CHEROKEE Vehicle ID #: 1J4RR4GG1BC506889 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12755 Vehicle Make: YAMAHA Year: 2013 M o d e l : WR450F Vehicle ID #: JYACJ16Y2DA002180 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12425 Vehicle Make: STRICK Year: 1993 Model: TRAILER Vehicle ID #: 1S12E9536PE360947 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12423 Attach additional sheets as necessary.

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herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 06/08/2020 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office.

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

Vehicle Make: Freightliner Year: 2007 Model: Columbia Vehicle ID #: 1FUJA6CK67LW17826 Vehicle License #: C699CK State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-12376 Vehicle Make: Hyundai Year: 2011 Model: Elantra VehicleID #: 5NPDH4AE5BH045341 Vehicle License #: 52499C3 State: Texas Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-12382 Vehicle Make: Honda Year: 2002 Model: Civic Vehicle ID: 1HGES16522L054752 Vehicle License#: RLZ0246 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-11879 Vehicle Make: Pontiac Year: 2004 Model: Grand Prix Vehicle ID #: 2G2WS522141273107 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State: N/A Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-11878 Vehicle Make: Honda Year: 1996 Model: Accord Vehicle ID #: 1HGCE6672TA009398 Vehicle License #: 891OAY7 State: Alabama Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-11877 Vehicle Make: Ford Year: 2006 Model: Mustang Vehicle ID #: 1ZVFT80N165146217 VehicleLicense #: RIM2744 State: Georgia Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-m-11875 MAG 40-10 928-643038, 5/24,31,6/7

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: BMW Year: 2013 Model: S1000RR Vehicle ID#: WB1053404DZL18540 Vehicle License #: State Person who left vehicle at facility: WILLIAM EUGENE GRUIMSLEY Any information relating to owner: 850 CAPITAL WALK DR, APT 8103, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19(b)(2), that the abovereferenced vechicle 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 vehicle is currently located at 6465 CHESTNUT BEND DR, NORCROSS, GA 30093 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: ADVANCE AUTO BROKERS, LLC 6465 CHESTNUT BEND DR NORCROSS, GA 30071 Telephone #: 404-513-0393 928-643029, 5/24,31

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 Willard Wrecker Service – 719 W Shadburn Ave, Buford GA 30518 The vehicles subject to liens as stated above are identified as: Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 1995 Model: F150 Vehicle ID #: 1FTEF15N2SNB71157 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: 2011 Model: CRUZE Vehicle ID #: 1G1PJ5S92B7222059 Vehicle License #: XFE873 State GA Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2001 Model: CROWN VICTORIA Vehicle ID #: 2FAFP71W91X160078 Vehicle License #: QAX1847 State GA Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: Model: SCOOTER Vehicle ID #: JH2HF581UKK7U4470 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 1999 Model: F150 Vehicle ID #: 1FTRF18W2XNA09414 Vehicle License #: 573206 State CO Vehicle Make: INFINITI Year: 2008 Model: G35 Vehicle ID #: JNKBV61E68M210919 Vehicle License #: CJQ5679 State GA Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2002 Model: F150 Vehicle ID #: 2FTRX17L92CA04004 Vehicle License #: RHD2030 State GA Vehicle Make: BMW Year: 2006 Model: 325I Vehicle ID #: WBAVB13536PT23274 Vehicle License #: G8601I State GA Vehicle Make: AUDI Year: 1999 Model: A6 Vehicle ID #: WAUBA34B3XN017758 Vehicle License #: QBH3617 State GA Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: 2013 Model: IMPALA Vehicle ID #: 2G1WG5E39D1137723 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2009 Model: ACCORD Vehicle ID #: 1HGCP26429A016546 Vehicle License #: PWA4848 State GA Vehicle Make: CHRYSLER Year: 2006 Model: TOWN & COUNTRY Vehicle ID #: 2A4GP54L76R866797 Vehicle License #: SAA1178 State GA Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: 2006 Model: LIBERTY Vehicle ID #: 1J4GL58K46W162688 Vehicle License #: Y49FXR State FL Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2000 Model: MUSTANG Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP4046YF193382 Vehicle License #: CKQ4796 State GA Vehicle Make: LEXUS Year: 2000 Model: GS300 Vehicle ID #: JT8BD68S4Y0085831 Vehicle License #: RPV6653 State GA Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2007 Model: RAM 3500 Vehicle ID #: 3D6WG46A07G731766 Vehicle License #: DYB259 State GA Vehicle Make: LAMBORGHINI Year: 2004 Model: GALLARDO Vehicle ID #: ZHWGU11S74LA00861 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2000 Model: DURANGO Vehicle ID #: 1B4HR28Y9YF115944 Vehicle License #: JEPV98 State FL Vehicle Make: CADILLAC Year: 2003 Model: ESCALADE ESV Vehicle ID #: 3GYFK66N93G234528 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: MAZDA Year: 2011 Model: 3 Vehicle ID #: JM1BL1K57B1418485 Vehicle License #: RQJ7134 State GA Vehicle Make: CADILLAC Year: 2010 Model: SRX Vehicle ID #: 3GYFNCEY8AS520172 Vehicle License #: D883180 State TN Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2000 Model: ACCORD Vehicle ID #: 1HGCG164XYA041087 Vehicle License #: PFH1144 State NC Vehicle Make: MITSUBISHI Year: 2004 Model: LANCER Vehicle ID #: JA3AJ26E04U068747 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: MAZDA Year: 2009 Model: 3 Vehicle ID #: JM1BK32F09151808 Vehicle License #: CMX5760 State GA Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 2004 Model: CIVIC HYBRID Vehicle ID #: JHMES96684S005360 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE Year: Model: Vehicle ID #: 46F06ATV36T237190 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: 2014 Model: WRANGLER UNLIMITED Vehicle ID #: 1C4HJWEG9EL187575 Vehicle License #: State 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 #: WILLARD WRECKER SERVICE 719 W SHADBURN AVE BUFORD, GA 30518 770-945-7580 928-643048, 5/24,31

PUBLIC AUCTION Notice of Abandonment and Sale in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-11 the following vehicles have been declared abandoned and will be sold at Public Action to the highest and best bidder for cash only.

The auction will be held on June 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., 2025 E Main St W, Snellville GA 30078; phone (678) 404-5051. Review 9:30 a.m.

2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 VIN: WD0PD544355808504 928-643414, 5/31,6/7 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 vehicles is: 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross GA 30071 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 6.18.2020. Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: 75 Langley Dr Lawrenceville, GA. Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: 2008 Model: Malibu Vehicle ID #: 1G1ZH57B58F174944 Vehicle License #: QFB7167 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12917 Vehicle Make: Dodge Year: 2005 Model: Magnum Vehicle ID #: 2D8FV48V95H159249 Vehicle License #: RGE6290 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12922 Vehicle Make: Ford Year: 2002 Model: E150 Vehicle ID #:1FTRE14212HA53434 Vehicle License #: No Tag State MS Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12923 Vehicle Make: Honda Year: 2007 Model: Accord Vehicle ID #: 1HGCM56737A075199 Vehicle License #: PO752233 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12918 Vehicle Make: Mazda Year: 2010 Model: Mazda6 Vehicle ID #: 1YVHZ8CB1A5M37542 Vehicle License #: PSW3383 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12919 Vehicle Make: Nissan Year: 2009 Model: Versa Vehicle ID #: 3N1BC11E39L404249 Vehicle License #: No Tag State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12920 928-643405, 5/31,6/7 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 vehicles is: 300 Maltbie Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 6/3/2020 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville Ga Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: Mazda Year: _2006 Model: Tribute Vehicle ID #: 4F2CZ94166KM18912 Vehicle License #: RRH2418 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12418 Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: _2001 Model: Corolla Vehicle ID #: 2T1BR12EX1C447794 Vehicle License #: RQT6325 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12419 Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: _2006 Model: Impala Vehicle ID #: 2G1WT55KX69405217 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12421 Vehicle Make: Cadillac Year: _2013 Model: Escalade ESV Vehicle ID #: 1GYS4KEF0DR266233 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12506 Vehicle Make: Ford Year: _1999 Model: Mustang Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP4045XF123063 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12504 Vehicle Make: Chrysler Year: _2017 Model: 300C Vehicle ID #: 2C3CCAEG1HH565269 Vehicle License #: TAA5980 State NC Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M12664 Attach additional sheets as necessary.

MAG 40-10 928-643183, 5/24,31 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 b

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 vehicles is: South East Transportation–4138 Arcadia Industrial Circle, Lilburn GA 30047 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 06-03-20 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville GA Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: _2002 Model: Corolla Vehicle ID #: 2T1BR12E62C568761 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12914 Vehicle Make: MERCEDES BENZ Year: 2005 Model: C240 Vehicle ID #: WDBRF81J45F655289 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12915 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2006 Model: COROLLA Vehicle ID #: 2T1BR32E66C674208 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12683 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2005 Model: CARAVAN Vehicle ID #: 2D4GP44L55R163832 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12686 Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 2005 Model: NEON Vehicle ID #: 1B3ES56C05D185506 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12685 Vehicle Make: NISSAN Year: 2008 M o d e l : ROGUE Vehicle ID #: JN8AS8T78W011813 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12689 Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: _2004 Model: TRAILBLAZER Vehicle ID #: 1GNDS13S842116739 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12682 Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2008 M o d e l : CAMRY Vehicle ID #: 4T1BE46K38U227855 Vehicle License #: State Magistrate Court Case No.: 20-M-12684 Attach additional sheets as necessary.

MAG 40-10 928-643072, 5/24,31 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT Vehicle Make: DODGE Year: 1972 Model: LANDAU Vehicle ID #: 28011054 Vehicle License #: NO TAG State GA Present location of vehicle: _4_410 TUCK ROAD, LOGANVILLE GA 30052 .

You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in the Magistrate Court of WALTON County 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.

Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle may file an answer to this petition on or before: 06/17/2020 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: Walton County Magistrate 303 S Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655 Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

928-643470, 5/31,6/7 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

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: BMW Year: 2005 Model: X3 Vehicle ID#: WBXPA93415WD24230 Vehicle License #: N/A State NY Person who left vehicle at facility: LIPKAU, ALEXANDER Any information relating to owner: 197 MILL ST B1, POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19(b)(2), that the abovereferenced vechicle 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 vehicle is currently located at 3945 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, ROOM 5 LILBURN, GA 30047 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: MONROE AUTO SERVICE Address: 3945 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, ROOM 5 LILBURN, GA 30047 Telephone #: 770-369-3108 928-643030, 5/24,6/3 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT Vehicle Make: MERCEDES Year: 2007 Model: S CLASS Vehicle ID #: WDDNG71X97A058267 Present location of vehicle: 516 SOSBEE RARM RD STE 628 GRAYSON GA 30017.

You are hereby notified that a petition (case number 20M04544) was filed in the Magistrate Court of GWINNETT County 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.

Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle may file an answer to this petition on or before: 05/27/2020 928-643401, 5/31,6/7 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: 2012 Year: NISSA Model: ALTIMA Vehicle ID#: 1N4AL2APICC242078 Vehicle License #: State Person who left vehicle at facility: BLACK ANDREA Any information relating to owner: 1555 VISTA RD, ATLANTA, GA 30329 You are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 4011-19(b)(2), that the abovereferenced vechicle 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 vehicle is currently located at 1210 PARK CREEK CIR, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY COLLISION Address: 1210 PARK CREEK CIR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 Telephone #: 678-622-2143 928-643027, 5/24,31 ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT (REPAIR FACILITY) Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 2013 Model: CAMRY Vehicle ID#: 4T4BF1FK6DR333664 Vehicle License #: N/A State N/A Person who left vehicle at facility: N/A Any information relating to owner: N/AYou are hereby notified, in accordance with OCGA 40-11-19(b)(2), that the above-referenced vechicle 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 vehicle is currently located at 4131 ARCADIA IND WAY, LILBURN, GA 30047 Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately: Business Name: DROMPREH AUTO REPAIR Address: 4131 ARCADIA IND WAY LILBURN, GA 30047 Telephone #: 404-453-4796 928-643028, t5/24,6/3

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 Willard Wrecker Service – 719 W. Shadburn Ave, Buford GA 30518 The vehicles subject to liens as stated above are identified as: Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 1999 Model: 4RUNNER Vehicle ID #: JT3GN87R8X0118864 Vehicle License #: CJK1208 State GA Vehicle Make: FORD Year: 2000 Model: MUSTANG Vehicle ID #: 1FAFP4045YF124442 Vehicle License #: PSA5649 State GA Vehicle Make: VOLKSWAGEN Year: 2001 Model: NEW BEETLE Vehicle ID #: 3VWCK21CX1M472116 Vehicle License #: RBW9340 State GA Vehicle Make: HONDA Year: 1998 Model: ACCORD Vehicle ID #: 1HGCG3241WA007862 Vehicle License #: State Vehicle Make: CADILLAC Year: 2012 Model: ESCALADE Vehicle ID #: 1GYS4BEFXCR119822 Vehicle License #: RQT3920 State GA Vehicle Make: JEEP Year: 2016 Model: CHEROKEE Vehicle ID #: 1C4PJLCB2GW256691 Vehicle License #: CLA3726 State GA Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: 1999 Model: S-10 Vehicle ID #: 1GCCS19X0X8181691 Vehicle License #: PKU8235 State GA 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 #: WILLARD WRECKER SERVICE 719 W SHADBURN AVE BUFORD GA 30518 770-945-7580 928-643406, 5/31,6/7 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 30047.

The vehicles subject to liens as stated above are identified as: Vehicle Make: CHEVROLET Year: 2005 Model: TRAILBLAZER Vehicle ID #: 1GNDS13S752136966 Vehicle License #: RRH3568 State GA Vehicle Make: VOLVO Year: 2001 Model: S40 Vehicle ID #: YV1VS29561F725833 Vehicle License #: RKJ5879 State GA Vehicle Make: CHRYSLER Year: 2007 Model: 300 Vehicle ID #: 2C3KA43R67H821041 Vehicle License #: RSY6136 State GA Vehicle Make: TOYOTA Year: 1998 Model: AVALON Vehicle ID #: 4T1BF18B0WU243310 Vehicle License #: CIF9790 State GA 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 928-643044, 5/24,5/31 NOTICE New Life Academy of Excellence,Inc. Finance Committee Meeting Date: June 5, 2020 Time: 10:30AM 928-643227, 5/31

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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 vehicles is: 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross GA 30071 Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 6.12.2020. Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: 75 Langley Dr Lawrenceville, GA. Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com.

Vehicle Make: Lexus Year: 2001 Model: LS430 Vehicle ID #: JTHBN30F210024705 Vehicle License #: RUG2033 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13389 Vehicle Make: Jeep Year: 2001 Model: Grand Cherokee Vehicle ID #: 1J4GW58N51C534454 Vehicle License #: No Tag State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13390 Vehicle Make: Mercedes Benz Year: 1999 Model: SLK230 Vehicle ID #: WDBKK47F3XF134513 Vehicle License #: PIX3791 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13391 Vehicle Make: Mercedes Benz Year: 2001 Model: ML430 Vehicle ID #: 4JGAB72E61A265304 Vehicle License #: AFL7992 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13392 Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: 2009 Model: Silverado 1500 Vehicle ID #: 1GCEC19X49Z154402 Vehicle License #: No Tag State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13393 Vehicle Make: Nissan Year: 2005 Model: Pathfinder Vehicle ID #: 5N1AR18UX5C755892 Vehicle License #: PFE5561 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13394 Vehicle Make: GMC Year: 1992 Model: Sonoma Vehicle ID #: 1GTCS14R2N8512891 Vehicle License #: No Tag State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13395 Vehicle Make: Nissan Year: 2011 Model: Rogue Vehicle ID #: JN8AS5MT8BW560630 Vehicle License #: CLA7401 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13396 Vehicle Make: Volkswagen Year: 2004 Model: Passat Vehicle ID #: WVWPD63B84P056011 Vehicle License #: No Tag State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13397 Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Year: n/a Model: Mustang Vehicle ID #: 14L115806 Vehicle License #: WWS823 State GA Magistrate Court Case No.: 20M13398 928-643408, 5/31,6/7

Fiscal Year 2020-2021 is available at City Hall–8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, summary on City website www.cityoflilburn. com.

MELISSA L. PENATE CITY CLERK, CITY OF LILBURN 928-643403, 5/31

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 Rick Onorato on behalf of Paradise Evangelistic Association, Inc. (Z2020-002) 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 City Council on the proposed rezoning at Red Clay Theater, 3116 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: June 22, 2020–6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Red Clay Theater 3116 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.

928-643416, 5/31

CITY OF LILBURN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 The Mayor and Council of the City of Lilburn will hold a Public Hearing – Monday, June 8, 2020 for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2021. Persons who wish to be heard on the budget may appear at the meeting, to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

If you need further information, please call Jenny Simpkins at 770-279-3719 or email jsimpkins@cityoflilburn.com The proposed budget for F

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 4265 LILBURN IND WAY LILBURN GA 30047 Month, Day, Year: 05/01/2020 Time: 1:00 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 1999 DODGE DURANGO/ VIN #: 1B4HR28Y2XF660673 929-643024, 5/24,31

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NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Eagle Towing located at 115 Arcado Rd. Lilburn, GA 30047.

770-279-1646 Saturday June 6th @ 1:00pm. The following vehicles declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5 as follows: 2008 BMW X5 VIN: 5UXFE835X8L098920 Tag: WTY 941 MS 2005 GMC Sierra VIN: 1GTEC19X75Z166618 Tag: 5BC3589 AL 2009 Toyota Camry VIN: 4T1BE46K19U851249 Tag: PFG 3465 GA 2009 Chevrolet Malibu VIN: 1G1ZF57599F162068 Tag: 451 NEV FL 2013 Chevrolet Sonic VIN: 1G1JC5SH9D4239789 Tag: PSK 4107 GA 2006 Acura MDX VIN: 2HNYD18956H539826 Tag: REB 7198 GA 2008 Chevrolet Van VIN: 1GCFG15X781179712 Tag: BUX 3212 GA 2008 Ford Van VIN: 1FTNE24W28DA17520 NO TAG 929-642724, 5/24,31

mez, Carla; G026–Bryant, Alexander Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

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tinue until all units are sold.

Lien sale to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 28149, 3055 Jones Mill Road, Norcross, GA 30071, (678) 497-0956 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

164–Sims, Darlene; 166– Wynn, Jonnathan; 175– Scheulin Jr., Roy; 213–Mintz, Haron; 306–Archer, Ariana PUBLIC STORAGE # 28150, 6770 Dawson Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 306-1651 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B104–Harris, Derek; C124–Jones, Wade; D109– Palacio, Jose; D124–Jett Jr., Ernest; F136–Brown, Amanda; H119–Silva, Alejandro; H156–Wright, Thomas; H181–King, Ligaya PUBLIC STORAGE # 08049, 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 381-8927 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

0225–Golden, Margaret; 0232–Jones Sr, Reginald; 0407–Montoya-Caballero, Eddil; 0448–Quezada Perez, Joselito; 0541–garner, stephen; 0602–Mcduffie, Destiny; 0648–Cates, Christopher; 0910–Alberico, Rios; 1137–Glenn, James PUBLIC STORAGE # 20489, 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084, (678) 695-6031 Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B012–Randolph, James; B019–Long, Ladonna; E095– Stephens, Nathaniel; G028– Hudson, Faye; G055–Truitt, Rena; G085–Frazier, Jazmine PUBLIC STORAGE # 24346, 615 Indian Trail Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 735-6573 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B049–FERGUSON, JOSE; B055–Clark, Makise; B058– Ndo, Jean; B064–Harrell, Sandra; B072–Harris II, Stanley; D002–Ndo, Jean; D004–Brown, Johnnie; D007–flores, Juan; D044– Thomas, Conrod; E007–Day, Shemika PUBLIC STORAGE # 21901, 95 Arcado Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 436-3753 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B051–Lancaster, Latoya; B094–Hawkins, Andrea; B099–Hawkins, Tyleah; C003–Mabry, Sequoia; D026–Brown, Rodrick; E038–LANCASTER, CARRIE PUBLIC STORAGE # 23106, 460 Beaver Ruin Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 436-8792 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B109–Nelson, Karen; B138–Crumble, Latony; D232–Francis, Ruby; D233– Evans, Denishia; F406– Hughes, Torry; F429–Espinal, Audy; G521–Oro, Adolfo Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

929-642861, 5/31,6/7

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 4257 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30518, June 17, 2020 at 2:30 PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage 2790 Braselton Hwy Dacula GA, 30019 on, Wednesday–June 17, 2020 at 9:30 AM. 187 Willie Martinez Furniture, Househtems.

818 Abdul Mian Household Goods The auction will be listed, and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cas 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.

929-642311, 5/31,6/7

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1172 Auburn Road Dacula, Georgia 30019 on June 18th 2020 @ 12:00 PM Unit 255 Zola Nemorin Household goods Unit 609 Linda Igbinobia Household Items Unit 351 Jose Bercian Household goods Unit 848 Lisa Anderson Studio Apt Household Items Unit 796 Craig Jones Couple Boxes Unit 637 Brock Shepherd roofing materials Unit 717 Sue Sims bed, dresser, loveseat, boxes Unit 1039 Chad DeLong household items Unit 923 Danielle Goehring household items 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.

929-642446, 5/31,6/7

Steven Andrews–Boxes, Tools, Totes, Wheelchair Deborah Livers–Totes, Baskets, Bags, Cabinet Natalee Gilchrist–Totes, Boxes, Barstool Chairs, Clothes Jack Hoxie–Tools, Boxes, Trunk, Ladder Tonya Jackson–Washer/ Dryer, Box Spring Jarri’us Moon–Bed Frame, Mattress, Box Spring Humberto Lopez Ayala– Pressure Washer Water Tank, Wheelbarrows, Tools 929-643404, 5/31,6/7

LIFE STORAGE #8200 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below.

2055 West Park Place Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA. 30087 (770) 465-4100 And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at auction held online at www.StorageTreasures.com, which will begin on JUNE 13, 2020 AT 10:00AM AND END ON JUNE 23, 2020 AT 10:00AM Space # Name Inventory C12 Caitlyn Hunter household goods, furniture, boxes D47 Sequone Walker household goods, furniture, TV/Stereo equip, tools/ appliances, office furn/ equip, acct records F11 Tanisha Atkinson household good/ furn, TV/ Stereo equip, tools/ appliances H05 Robert Hunter Jr. household goods/ furn, boxes I36 Sierra Fields household goods/ furn, boxes L05 Vershawna Turner household goods/ furn, boxes LD17 Thomas Blackburn household goods/ furn, boxes 929-643238, 5/24,31 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on June 15, 2020, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

Lien sale to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 27313, 1964 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, (404) 480-5214 Time: 01:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com.

B023–Hurry, Santana; C021–Anika, Stephen; D066– Johnson, Joshua; F038–Gom

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 4750 Nelson Brogdon Blvd., Sugar Hill, GA 30518 June 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM Unit 726 Roberto Walker Furniture, boxes, totes, tv and household goods Unit 724 Julie Steedley Bed frame and kitchenware, collectibles, household goods 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.

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2801 Berkeley Lake Rd, NW Duluth, GA 30096, June 17th, 2020 at 10:00 AM Unit 5114 Toyia Mccormack Household Goods Unit 0709 Russell Purcell Household Goods Unit 0206 Messenger Margot blank Unit 0208 Messenger Margot Blank Unit 0605 Michael Crease Household goods and clothing Unit 4414 Jenaya Brown boxes, clothes, etc...

Unit 4205 Paul Deaton household items Unit 4502 Katherine Stephens Household Goods Unit 4109 Rotonda Watkins-Wise Household Goods Unit 1116 Sharon Mcneely sectional couch, king mattress, chest, table, 4 chairs, boxes ,totes, lamp 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.

929-643170, 5/31,6/7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on June 17, 2020, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and con-

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Carol Gilbert Unit 6105 furniture, clothes, kitchen items, personal knick knacs, china Corey Alawine Unit 6107 mattress, TV, shoes, bags, dresser, night stand, weights, weight bench, luggage, tools, electronics, tool bag Robert Brown Unit 8231 Bed frames, totes, toys, shelves, pillows, purse, doll house, patio chairs, car seat, mirror, portable heater, xmas tree stand, luggage, shovel, hose Chuck Talley Unit 8215 canopy, weights, saw horses, tool box, propane tanks, boxes, clothes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above 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.

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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: Extra Space Storage 98 Hurricane Shoals Rd NE Lawrenceville, GA 30046 June 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM CC008 Allen Waymon Household Items CC025 Tracey Cash Tv, fireplace, boxes, dresser, paint sprayer 1216 Leslie Dickson Household 1005 Leslie Dickson Household items 0521 Jasmine Perkins Household Items 1111 Titus Sarpong king bed, sofa 1237 Brenda Duckett household items 1233 Brenda Duckett household items 0307 CATEDRAL DE FE hosehold 1209 Shane Powell Jr household items 1062 Kenneth Taylor Household Items 0820 Michael McDowell dressers, clothes, boxes, misc goods.

1007 R o t o i n a Woods 2 bed w/d freezer sofa 2 twin beds and 3 desks CC119 Ladaije Harvey Household Items 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.

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd. Sugar Hill, GA 30518 June 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM Unit 501 Willie Osborne Two Bedroom Fully Furnished Home Unit 292 Joshua Jolley Household Goods & Furniture Unit 314 Deangelo Frank Electrical Systems Unit 111 Gregory Epps Clothing, Small Tables, Tools Unit 700 Taylor Hutchins 1 Bedroom Set Unit 218 Gregory Young Household Items Unit 326 Angela Taylor Household Items 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.

929-642441, 5/31,6/7 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2920 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519, (p)678.496.3439 on 06/18/2020 @ 10:00 AM Unit 1007 – Camille Umeh – Household Goods Unit 2162 – Andrew Broussard Jr.–Household Goods Unit 2232 – Tammy Scruggs – Household Goods Unit 1187 – Cieara Randolph – Household Goods Unit 1038 – John Marsh – Household Goods Unit 1214 – Chrisma Roberts – Household Goods Unit 3216 – Jalen Thomas – Household Goods 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.

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NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage 2050 Gravel Springs Rd Buford, Ga 30519 on June 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM Denisse Pineda Unit E714 Household Items Keith Atkins Unit E604 Household Items Brice McCord Unit A236 Household Items Van Robinson Unit E711 Household Items Portia Marriott Unit E730 Household Items Vergale Redditt Unit A229 Household Items 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 may refuse and bid and may rescind and purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-643171, 5/31,6/7 NOTICE Securlock Storage will sell personal property consisting of household and personal effects, office, and other equipment, toys and appliances will be sold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent due law 10-4-213. All items or spaces may not be available on the day of the sale. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids, buyers must secure spaces with own locks. NO CHECKS. CASH ONLY. To claim tax-exempt-ORIGINAL RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH SPACE PURCHASED IS REQUIRED. Date: February 27th 2020 (Bidding begins 06/11 @ 10:30AM and ends on 06/18 @ 10:30AM) Place: Storagetreasures. com Jasmin Swinton–Washer/ Dryer, Boxes, Chairs, Mattress, Love Seat, Bed Frame Mary Westbrooks–Mattress, Box Spring, Boxes, Table, Chairs, Clothes, Recliner, Bed Frame, Totes Morgann Myers–Boxes, Totes, Clothes, Toys, Monitor, Bags S

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CIC2020-00002, Applicant: Pulte Home Company, LLC, Owners: Berry Hall Developments, LLC/Woodland Hall Investments and Pulte Home Company, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R5344 223, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned OSC, 2500 Block of Berry Hall Road, 72.16 Acres. District 3/ Hunter 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 RZM2019-00015, Applicant: Brand Properties, LLC, Owners: Plain View Investments, LLC and Sugarloaf Mills Residual Limited Partnership, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7081 013, 124 and 153, C-2 to RM-24; Apartments (Buffer Reduction), 1800-1900 Blocks of Duluth Highway and 50005100 Blocks of Sugarloaf Parkway, 14.42 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 RZM2020-00005, Applicant: Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Timothy S. Landers, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5138 014, C-1 to RM-24; Apartments, 500 Block of Webb Gin House Road, 13.23 Acres. District 3/Hunter RZM2020-00009, Applicant: Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Timothy S. Landers, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5138 014, C-1 to R-TH; Townhomes, 500 Block of Webb Gin House Road, 3.96 Acres. District 3/ Hunter

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Jacob Ball finished building three libraries for Village of Hope Lawrenceville Inc. for his Eagle Scout Project in March. On May 23, he installed one at Thompson Square Affordable Housing Project on Constitution Boulevard.

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Eagle Scout candidate builds little libraries for underserved children in Lawrenceville

By Chamian Cruz chamian.cruz @gwinnettdailypost.com

A 5-year-old and 6-year-old brother and sister rushed to the new little library at the Thompson Square Affordable Housing Project in Lawrenceville this past Saturday.

Once there, they held up their books in excitement and jumped up and down. They smiled at their mother who was just as excited about the free little library built by Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Ball.

Jacob also built libraries for New Memorial and Rich Martin, which like Thompson Square are Lawrenceville Housing Authority complexes that make up Village of Hope. The local nonprofit assists the homeless and those in need and works with the Lawrenceville Housing Authority to provide families with food.

“The excitement on the kids’ faces when they first saw the books and got one made my day,” Ball said. “It feels good to know it’s because of what I have done and what the Scouting community has done.”

It took Ball, who just finished his freshman year at Archer High School, three months to build the libraries. He built them alongside his father Chris, a former Boy Scout, and he coordinated the project with help from Gwinnett County Public Schools employees Dawn Ansley and Amy Robertson along with Village of Hope President Jan Jones.

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Jacob Ball finished building three libraries for Village of Hope Lawrenceville Inc. for his Eagle Scout Project in March. On May 23, he installed one at Thompson Square Affordable Housing Project on Constitution Boulevard.

The idea came after an impromptu conversation Ball’s mother had with Robertso in the fall. But Jones said she believes it wasn’t until they installed the libraries last Saturday that Ja-

cob truly realized the impact his Eagle Scout Project was going to have on the families living at the complexes.

“I think it knocked him through a loop when he actually saw the

impact the little libraries were going to have on kids,” Jones said, adding that an estimated 100 kids live in each of the complexes. “This is going to have a lasting effect on those neighborhoods for a long time to come.”

Jones said the closest library the complexes is three miles away, but most families don’t have transportation so they have to walk if they want to check out books.

She said having access to the little libraries will give families the opportunity to further their education by giving them the ability to get a free book and read whenever they want to.

“The kids and their mother were thrilled on Saturday,” Jones said. “They ran to it. They got their book. They were so excited. They held it up. They were beside themselves.”

Ball has started a foundation in the community for what’s to come with his Eagle Scout Project.

The libraries stand three feet tall and are a foot and a half by two feet wide. They all look the same with a brown, gray and white color scheme. In June, Jacob will present the final project to the District Eagle Board to earn his Eagle Scout ran. After tha,t the Lawrenceville Housing Authority is hoping to have more libraries built.

Meanwhile, Robertson and Ansley will supply new books on a weekly basis and even some adult books will be added for the parents. At least one mother plans to have story time at Thompson Square for the kids in that com-

munity moving forward.

Chris Ball thinks it’s “pretty cool” that the Lawrenceville Housing Authority took a liking to what Jacob built. He said he’s always enjoyed watching his son achieve his goals. Chris Ball said his son has already surpassed his own level when he was in Boy Scouts.

“As a father, it’s always a joy to teach your son something,” he said. “I wouldn’t say I’m an expert woodworker, but it is a hobby and it was nice to pass a little bit of that on to him. ... I was there to be an advisor, but mostly I just sat back and watched.”

The younger Ball said it was nice to have his father’s help.

“I really enjoyed working with him,” Jacob Ball said. “He’s always been there for me. He’s been my mentor and helped me grow into the person I am today.”

Robertson said she and Ansley have worked together to provide access to literacy to kids in the community for several years now. She said their desire is to especially help families without the means or transportation to books.

“This is like a beginning to something bigger, which is really exciting,” Robertson said.

Book donations for the libraries can be left at Lawrenceville United Methodist Church, which acts as a hub for Village of Hope.

Village of Hope also has an account at Books by the Pound to help supply books.

For more information on Village of Hope, visit www.villageofhopelawrenceville.org.

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Teleoperated e-scooters pilot program begins

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@ gwinnettdailypost.com

The world’s first remote operated “self-driving” e-scooters recently hit the streets in Peachtree Corners.

The scooters, which were the product of a partnership between Tortoise and Go X, are running as a pilot in Peachtree Corners through the city’s 5G-enabled Curiosity Lab technology innovation center in Technology Park Atlanta. The e-scooters are teleoperated and can be called through an app, and then driven back to a safe parking space for charging and cleaning by a remote operator after the user is finished with it.

“We are excited to showcase this innovative technology,” Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason said. “It’s another opportunity for the city to look beyond traditional transportation and seek innovative ways to improve mobility.

We invite our citizens and the business community to see and experience this new technology.”

The pilot began May 20 and will last six months. City officials said this is the first time in the world that teleoperated scooters have been put into operation on public streets.

The scooters follow other technology innovations tested at Curiosity Lab, including Local Motor’s Olli autonomous shuttle, which uses a

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A Tortoise e-scooter is remotely driven around the parking lot at Peachtree Corners City Hall during the ribbon cutting for the city’s autonomous vehicle test track in September 2019.

1.5-mile autonomous vehicle test track created in the city.

“An important goal for us was to ensure that residents can enjoy the convenience of using e-scooters, right here

in Peachtree Corners,” City Manager Brian Johnson said.

“As a reflection of our commitment to making cities smarter, we didn’t hesitate to partner with Tortoise to

launch the first-ever fleet of self-driving e-scooters for public use. We are extremely pleased to be a partner in this innovative and worldchanging technology.”

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A Tortoise e-scooter is remotely driven around the parking lot at Peachtree Corners City Hall during the ribbon cutting for the city’s autonomous vehicle test track in September 2019.

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Resource Extension Agent Don’t dig into the root syswith UGA Extension tems of plants, but rather Gwinnett. He can be around them. But make sure you get down below contacted at 678-377-4011 or tdaly@uga.edu. the root zone — about six

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Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Charlotte Nash receives ACCG’s welcomes eight new members Emory Green Leadership Award to Citizens Advisory Board

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@ gwinnettdailypost.com

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@ gwinnettdailypost.com

There are some new faces on Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful’s Citizens Advisory Board.

The environmental nonprofit organization announced eight new members have joined the advisory board. Thirtyeight people sit on the board, which also has seven emeritus members.

“In addition to being true movers and shakers – not only in Gwinnett but also in the State of Georgia – members of our board are caring individuals, first and foremost,” Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Executive

Director Schelly Marlatt said. “They care about the environment and our community, and they bring a wide variety of perspectives to the table based on their field of expertise.

“The diversity of our board allows us to look at every issue impacting our environment from every angle – how all issues affect our schools, cities, marketplace and community. Each member also brings incredible ideas of ways schools, businesses, cities and organizations can partner with us to make a lasting difference for the good of our community. Our board is a catalyst for a movement to create a

cleaner, greener, more sustainable Gwinnett.”

The new members include: ♦ Jason Chandler, Gwinnett Medical Foundation ♦ Melvin Everson, Gwinnett Technical College ♦ Lynette Howard, WestRock ♦ Jann Joseph, Georgia Gwinnett College ♦ Kay Sibetta, AARP of Georgia ♦ Jenny Simpkins, City of Lilburn ♦ Trent Spake, Chastain & Associates Insurance ♦ Ron Siebenhener, Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (Retired)

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“I am truly honored to receive this award,” Nash said. “It is especially meaningful when it comes from an association of your peers.

However, this award really belongs to the mentors who helped me at so many points and the amazing Gwinnett employees who make good things happen every day.

I’ve been very fortunate to enjoy a rewarding career serving the place I’ve called home all my life.

“I came to county service almost by accident, but I stayed because I fell in love with local government.

Nothing else puts you so directly in the middle of helping constituents with problems today while planning for decades into the future.

Finally, thanks to ACCG for this recognition and for the learning opportunities it offered me across the years.”

Northeast Georgia Medical Center earns designation as an Emergency Cardiac Care Center

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

State public health officials have made Northeast Georgia Health System the first health system in Georgia whose hospitals are designated Emergency Cardiac Care Centers, officials at the system have announced.

The Gainesville-based health system, which has a campus in Braselton, recently received the designation from the Georgia Department of Public Health after undergoing an evaluation that included site inspections as well as an emergency cardiac care process and equipment assessment. The system’s main campus in Gainesville received a Level 1 designation while the Braselton campus received a Level 2 designation and NGMC Lumpkin received

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Northeast Georgia Health System recently received Emergency Cardiac Care Center designations from the Georgia Department of Public Health for its three campuses. a Level 3 designation.

“Receiving the ECCC designation is such a tremendous accomplishment for our team,” NGMC regional STEMI coordinator Jason Grady said in a statement. “But this achievement extends far beyond the walls of our system – connecting first responders, emergency departments and cardiologists throughout the regions to ensure each patient receives the level of care they need.”

The Emergency Cardiac Care Center designation was created through legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly in 2017. That legislation was signed into law at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Gainesville campus.

“Jason, our cardiologists and our entire team worked tirelessly for this designation to become a reality – and we had strong support from Gov. Nathan Deal, Sen. Butch Miller, Sen. Renee Unterman and Rep. Lee Hawkins,” Northeast Georgia Health System President and CEO Carol Burrell said. “NGHS has a rich history of being the leader in cardiac care, and that legacy continues today.”

The different levels of Emergency Cardiac Care Center designations represent different levels of cardiac care

that a hospital is allowed to give patients.

A Level 1 designation means the hospital is authorized by state officials to perform open heart surgery as well as interventional cardiac catheterizations, and a Level 2 designation means a hospital can only perform the catheterizations, according to Northeast Georgia Health System officials. A Level 3 designation means the hospital can only stabilize the patient until they can be brought to a Level 1 or Level 2 center.

“Receiving ECCC designation speaks volumes about the level of cardiac care NGHS provides,” said Dr. Ryan T. Whitney, interventional cardiologist and chairman of The Heart Center of NGMC, in a statement. “Our continued dedication to excellent heart and vascular care – both routine and in emergency situations – is saving lives throughout our community and beyond.”

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, The Heart Center of NGMC’s cardiologists have continued offering routine heart care to patients. Northeast Georgia Health System officials said patients can make appointments via video chat during the pandemic by calling 770-534-2020 or visiting heartNGMC.org.

Job boards launched to help with COVID recovery

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

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Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash recently received the Association County Commissioners of Georgia’s highest award for government officials.

The association, more commonly known as ACCG, gave Nash its Emory Greene Leadership Award during its annual awards and recognition program. The award is designed to recognize government officials for their achievements and the impact they’ve had during their time in office.

Nash is retiring from public office after her current term ends later this year.

“The awards embody the true definition of leadership, dedicated and selfless service, as exhibited

by Charlotte Nash,” ACCG

Executive Director Dave Wills said. “Congratulations to Charlotte on receiving this honor.”

Nash has spent much of her life since 1977 involved in Gwinnett County government. She started as the county’s grants manager and moved Charlotte up the ranks, Nash eventually becoming county administrator under former commission chairman Wayne Hill before retiring in the mid-2000s. She came out of her first retirement to win the commission chairman’s seat in a 2011 special election after a series of corruption scandals had rocked the commission.

She was re-elected to the position in 2012 and 2016, but opted to retire again

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Two job boards have been launched by the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett to help the business community recover from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic.

The chamber recently announced the launch of the boards which is intended to partner with businesses who are looking for new employees with workers who fit their needs. The boards were launched May 18.

“The Partnership Gwinnett board will focus on companies

in its five target industries: information & technology solutions, health sciences & services, professional & corporate services, supply chain management and advanced manufacturing, while the Gwinnett Chamber board will serve members and partners, as well as the Gwinnett Community,” chamber officials said.

The chamber’s board can be found at www.gwinnettchamber.org/job-board and Partnership Gwinnett’s board can be found at www.partnershipgwinnett.com/job-board.

Employers can post jobs at no charge by using the code “Recovery” when they go to check out.

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Royal Dance Academy’s young students keep moving despite COVID-19 concerns

he sheltering in place work just as hard at home. orders brought on by New programs were COVID-19 hit the dance developed. education world especially “We implemented a ‘strong hard. How does a dance school feet’ class to take the place of continue to teach, inour pre-pointe class,” spire, and hold the inHaslock said. “This was terest of students when great as it encouraged young dancers can’t all students from difcome to class? ferent levels to take Suwanee’s Royal part.”

Dance Academy stuHaslock also adddents have been keeped dance history and ing up with their classes special projects.

Calmes through Zoom, which is “With my younger being utilized throughstudents I took the opout the dance world and be- portunity to share with them, yond for all types of educa- through various resources, tional and meeting purposes. learning about the differRDA’s Director Sarah ent 19th century ballets,” Haslock said, “We created she said. “The Royal Opera a consolidated schedule where House in London had a fabsuitable. We used Zoom ini- ulous concept for children tially from our homes, and called ‘Create and Learn.’ then we implemented our We implemented some of adjusted schedule live in the their ideas. A huge hit with studio when we reopened our younger children was betwo weeks ago.” ing able to create an invitaThe new way of learning tion for ‘Cinderella’s Ball.’” dance was more challengThe Royal Opera House is ing for the younger ones, so a familiar place for Haslock.

Haslock and her staff tried She graduated from the reto make it a bit more inter- nowned Royal Academy of active.

Dance in London and holds “For the younger ones, we many distinguished teachincluded things like story ing credentials. Her unique time which I think they re- qualifications allow her the ally enjoyed,” she said. authority to teach the covFor older students, the re- eted RAD education syllabi. sults of using remote teachReopening the studios was ing provided surprising and a task that required much rewarding results. And, the thought and planning, she students who normally worked said. very hard in class seemed to “We were lucky to have a

resource person who does outsourcing work for the CDC,” Haslock said. “She did online training for all of our faculty on behavioral procedures and sanitization of the studios. From this we created a document of protocols for both students, families, and faculty. Each family had to sign this document upon returning to the studio.”

Students who do not feel quite ready to come back yet are still enjoying the Zoom teaching experience from home.

“I think this situation has greatly affected the arts as a whole,” Haslock said. “The effects on dance studios had an immediate impact. Uncertainty surrounding a return to normal public schools creates uncertainty about fully resuming dance classes as we know them.”

Haslock urges young dancers to continue working at home.

“Continue to strengthen your feet, stretch and work on core exercises,” she said.

“And, major ballet companies are offering opportunities to view past performances. I would take full advantage of that!”

Holley Calmes is a freelance writer and public relations consultant specializing in the arts. Email her at hcalmes@ mindspring.com.

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The Royal Dance Academy, which includes student Kalliyan Johnson, recently reopened its Suwanee studios after utilizing innovative teaching programs on Zoom and health protocols from a CDC consultant during sheltering in place orders.

Lawrenceville Community Garden accepting applications for 2020

By Chamian Cruz chamian.cruz@gwinnettdailypost.com

It’s time to grow! Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to reserve a plot and be part of the Lawrenceville Community Garden.

The Lawrenceville Community Garden is the first of the community garden initiatives that make up the Harvest Gwinnett program. It is now accepting applications for garden plots for the 2020 season.

The plots are $35 each, and

applicants are required to perform 12 hours of community volunteer service annually toward the general care and upkeep of the garden.

The gardens and programs are managed by Live Healthy Gwinnett and made possible

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through partnerships with the city of Lawrenceville, Food Well Alliance, Gwinnett Department of Community Services, UGA Extension Gwinnett, Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and other community organizations.

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ty Garden is located at Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville.

For more information, including applications, permits and guidelines, visit LiveHealthyGwinnett.com or contact HarvestGwinnett@gwinnettcounty.com.