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Woman is arrested in hit-and-run

Struck motorcyclist left critically injured

BY ISABEL HUGHES isabel.hughes@gwinnettdailypost.com

Police have arrested a woman who they believe struck a motorcyclist in Lilburn last month and then fled the scene, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.

Luisa Hernandez, 49, of Norcross was charged with felony hit-and-run — resulting in serious injury or death and tampering with evidence, also a felony, after detectives Luisa Hernandez received a tip regarding her vehicle, which they believe to be the one used in the accident.

“The vehicle was located by the detective See ARREST, Page 6A

Elementary school raises $11K in name of late student

BY TREVOR MCNABOE trevor.mcnaboe@gwinnettdailypost.com

To some, watching the Thursday morning news show at Duncan Creek Elementary School was business as usual with the show providing the pledge of allegiance, upcoming events, announcements and a message from the principal.

But for physical education teacher Dayna Alkire it was a chance to honor a parent of a fallen student.

Alkire, along with school paraprofessional Lynn Bosco, presented Kathleen Willson with a plaque commemorating her son, Harrison, a former student at Duncan Creek, who died at the age of 15 in 2016.

Harrison was born with congenital heart disease. By the time he was 6 weeks See WILLSON, Page 7A

Duncan Creek Elementary School paraprofessional Lynn Basco, left, parent Kathleen Willson, center, and P.E. teacher Danya Alkire are pictured with the Jump Rope for Heart plaque in honor of Kathleen’s son, Harrison, on Thursday. (Staff Photo: Trevor McNaboe)

Decades of service

Gwinnett Habitat executive director Brent Bohanan recives a proclamation from county Commissioner Lynette Howard at the Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30th Anniversary event Thursday afternoon. (Photos: Anthony Stalcup)

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 30 years of helping Gwinnett

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When Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1988, its first leaders didn’t have much guidance to go by, according to founder Jan Kennedy.

Kennedy said the original Board of Directors was a group of pioneers trying to chart its way forward with earnest dreams about how they could change the situation facing lowincome residents in Gwinnett County. The chapter’s early years were a crash course in how to be a nonprofit for its leaders, however.

“We didn’t know what we didn’t know,” Kennedy said.

“None of us had led a nonprofit organization. We knew nothing about that. We were guided by the guidelines that we got from Habitat for Humanity International … and God’s vision. The pastor at Hopewell Baptist had a member of his church who needed a better house and he had some property near the church.

“So that’s how we happened to do our first house (in 1989).”

Supporters of Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity gathered for its 30th anniversary celebration at the site of four houses it is building in unincorporated Duluth on Thursday.

Over the span of 30 years, Gwinnett Habitat has built or rehabilitated homes for 138 Gwinnett families and completed 126 home preservation projects.

Visitors take tours of two new homes at the Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30th Anniversary event Thursday afternoon.

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Visit gwinnettdailypost.com Creating a foundation for more photos from the event. in the late 1980s There were challenges in The preservation projects have the early days, particularly the allowed 70 elderly Gwinnett mindset of many Gwinnett resiresidents to stay in their homes, dents about the situation involvaccording to Gwinnett Habitat ing residents who were either for Humanity Board of Directors homeless or living precariously President Don Goldsmith. in whatever home they had.

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DA: ‘No apparent motive’ for convicted murderer Man shot father’s friends to death

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A Duluth man who thanked two of his father’s friends for fixing his car by shooting them in the head in January 2017 had “no apparent motive” for the murders, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office said.

Davon Dayron Jones, 25, was recently convicted of two counts of felony murder, one count of malice murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a

the next morning when firearm or knife during the 2103 Hopkins Mill Lane his father commission of a felony for working on the defendant’s called pothe Jan. 22, 2017, double car,” a news release said. lice to turn homicide on Hopkins Mill “Shortly after their arrival, the man in.

Lane near Duluth that left the defendant came into “The Davon Jones 40-year-old Charles Roy the garage and began to defendant Tyree Jr. and 51-year-old converse with both victims. claimed the incident was an Michael William Liberty II The defendant then pulled accident; however, ballistic dead. a Glock 32 .357 from his evidence and evidence of The jury deliberated only waistband and fired two the firearms used indicated six hours before reaching its shots from the gun, striking that the defendant intenverdict.

Charles Tyree in the top of tionally shot both victims,” According to the DA’s of- the head and Michael Libthe release said. “At the fice, on Jan. 22, 2017, Tyree erty in the back of the head.” defendant’s, trial Gwinnett and Liberty arrived at David Tyree died on scene and County Police Department Jones’ house — Davon Liberty died en route to Sgt. Jason Teague testified Jones’ father — to help the Gwinnett Medical Center. about the Glock 32 and the elder Jones fix his son’s car. Davon Jones, meanwhile, recoil expected from the “The victims and David took the gun and fled the weapon, leading the jury to Jones were in the garage of scene, eluding police until conclude that the trajec-

tories of the bullets could not have occurred from an accidental discharge.”

Witnesses also testified at the trial that Davon Jones was “very familiar” with guns, regularly practiced at the firing range and had taken weapons safety courses, “all of which undermined his claim of accident,” the DA said.

“The defendant made numerous inconsistent statements to a (Gwinnett police) corporal where he initially claimed his finger was never on the trigger and that he did not know that he even shot his father’s friends,” the release said. “The State presented evidence that despite no

apparent motive for the murders, the defendant suffered from some behavioral issues which caused him to commit the murders and that his family knew about those issues.”

Those issues were so severe, the DA said, that Davon Jones’ family “had taken numerous guns away from the defendant from fear about what he may do with the guns.”

Though the jury acquitted Davon Jones of malice murder for Tyree, they found him guilty of felony murder for the man and guilty of both malice murder and felony murder of Liberty.

Davon Jones’ sentencing will be held April 27.

Post office set to Micrometrics publishes GSMST interns’ work hold Passport Fair

BY TREVOR MCNABOE

vide original and copies of documents that prove U.S. citizenship, including a previously issued and Gwinnett residents who undamaged U.S. passport, need to get a U.S. passport a naturalization certificate, before heading on a big a consular report of birth trip abroad may save time abroad or birth certificate, by heading to Dacula this and a certified birth cerweekend. tificate that has been issued The Dacula Post Office by a city, county or state will hold a Passport Fair government. from noon to 2 p.m. SaturThey must also provide a day at the post office, which current ID document, such is located at 470 Dacula as a valid driver’s license, a Road. Attendees do not have naturalization certificate, a to make an appointment current government ID or a to have their applications current military ID. processed during the fair.

Post office officials Anyone who attends the said the passport fees vary event is asked to fill out a depending on the age of the passport application before applicant and whether they the event to save time, but are getting a passport card or U.S. Postal Service officials a book. There is a $35 USPS said that the process of deal- fee, and photos will also be ing with each customer will taken — if one is needed — likely take about 15 minutes. for an additional $15.

Customers can file applicaApplication fees for tions for multiple people, adults are $110 for a including themselves and passport book and $30 for a children, during a transacpassport card. For children tion, but each applicant must under 16, fees are $80 for be present. the book and $15 for the Applicants must procard.

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Every week, Elizabeth Karivelil and Patrick Aghadiuno would spend an average of eight hours a week working. Formulas covered the walls of whiteboard as they took in the knowledge from their internship mentor, Simon Yunes at Micrometrics in Norcross.

On Thursday, the duo from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology had one more bit of writing to do. This time it wasn’t on a wall or a whiteboard, but rather their recently published research paper.

“It’s not every day that two young people get to work with an experienced person like Simon Yunes,” said Jeff Sherman, Mircrometrics vice president of developments.

“And to have the opportunity to develop an application and get public information out there.”

Both students applied for an internship through the GSMST internship coordinator Kerri Napoleon. During the process, they had to inter-

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According to Napoleon, the students in addition to taking a normal courseload would spend two to three days a week ranging from five to 10 hours at Micrometrics.

“We’ve had a long-standing partnership with Micrometrics even before I got here three years ago,” Napoleon said. “This past year it has really ramped up.”

Both students began their internships in September, with Aghadiuno saying he would come in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the fall and Mondays through Wednesdays this semester.

Aghadiuno, who will attend Rice University in Houston, said he wants to major in chemical engineering.

“Finding out that our school had an internship program to guide me towards what I wanted to do for my college education,” Aghadiuno said. “Looking at this company’s description it had a lot of chemistry involvement and chemical engineering and it really got me interested in it.”

Aghadiuno’s family is from Nigeria. He has already made a plan of what he wants to not only do in college, but even further down the road after graduating with a degree. The teenager said he wants to become a petroleum engineer.

“Nigeria is known for its petroleum industry,” Aghadiuno said. “I thought maybe I could use science to help out back in Nigeria. It’s a big dream of mine to one day return back to Nigeria.”

Micrometrics Apprentice Program & Educational Partnerships coordinator Erin Hendrix remembers walking witnessing the trio at work for the first time and coming away impressed.

“At first I was really curious about what Simon was going to have them do and he said it would be a lot of lectures,” Hendrix said. “I thought we were going to bore them to death and they wouldn’t have fun.”

Hendrix said a few weeks into the internship she went to check how things were going during the lectures.

“I peeked in and saw Elizabeth and Patrick sitting on the edge of their seat,” Hendrix

said. “Simon had drawings all over the wall. They were obviously just having the best time, so it relieved me to see that.”

Karivelil, who is still undecided on where she will attend college next year, said the internship was very attractive because of the chemistry involved and the prestige of the company.

A normal day for her and Aghadiuno involved running experiments in the lab and learning how to do certain procedures.

“Working in the lab was one of my favorite parts because we were doing stuff hands on and watching our graphs peak,” Karivelil said.

“It was exciting when that happened because it was showing our experiment was working.”

The magnitude of getting their work published didn’t fully hit them until they started receiving feedback from other members of the scientific community.

“It was really eye-opening how we’re published and we’re online,” Karivelil said.

“This experience has been great and really has given me an idea for the future.”

Park event to precede Earth Day

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tion must have been completed online by Thursday for the free event. The event gives families a head start Gwinnett children and on Earth Day, which is their parents are invited to Sunday. get a little dirty at McDanParticipants will get iel Farm Park this weekend. a chance to learn about The park will hold its plants and animals native Down and Dirty At The to northern Georgia while Farm event from 10 a.m. to also learning about invadnoon Saturday for anyone ing species. Staff from over the age of 8. Registra- Gwinnett County Parks and

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Trump’s foreign policy is more like lurching WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is succeeding wildly at one thing: sowing utter confusion about its foreign policy.

Perhaps “foreign policy” is the wrong term.

“International lurchings” might be more apt.

Allies and adversaries alike are having to learn which pronouncements to take seriously, which to ignore and which are likely to be countermanded by presidential tweet.

Trump announces he has accepted an invitation to meet with North Korean dictator Kin Jong Un, whose nuclear arms and ballistic missiles have provoked a dangerous crisis. No groundwork for such a meeting has been laid, so the president dispatches an envoy on a secret mission to Pyongyang — not a diplomat but CIA Director Mike Pompeo.

Trump couldn’t send his secretary of state since, at the moment, he doesn’t have one. Pompeo is his nominee for the job.

On Wednesday, the president says he Eugene really, truly intends Robinson to go through with the meeting — unless it seems the encounter will not be productive, in which case he won’t meet with Kim after all. If there is a meeting but it doesn’t seem sufficiently “fruitful,” Trump says, “I will respectfully leave the meeting and we’ll continue what we’re doing or whatever it is that we’ll continue, but something will happen.”

Got that? “Something will happen.” The possible outcomes range from hurt feelings to nuclear war.

On another front, Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley went on television Sunday to deliver what sounded like a clear message: There will be new sanctions against Russia.

That makes sense. The Russians interfered with our election, according to intelligence officials. Moscow continues to support and defend the Syrian butcher Bashar Assad, who recently used chemical weapons again against civilians.

And our British allies accuse the Russians of using a powerful nerve agent in an attempt to assassinate a former Russian intelligence officer living in England.

So Haley’s announcement of new sanctions was appropriate. But there won’t be any. That news came from, of all people, Trump’s new chief economic adviser, former television pundit Larry Kudlow. Pressed into duty on the foreign affairs front, Kudlow told reporters that Haley “got ahead of the curve” and that “there might have been some momentary confusion.”

Haley was not amused. Her retort was memorable: “With all due respect, I don’t get confused.”

The rest of us do, though. Asked Wednesday to clarify the policy, Trump went on a rant about how no one has ever been as tough on Russia as he has — a laughable claim — and then waxed poetic (for Trump) about how nice it would be if the United States and Russia could just be friends.

The question was finally settled when Russian officials said they have been assured by the administration that there will be no new sanctions.

If the Russkies are the most reliable source of information, maybe we should ask them who’ll win the 2020 election.

If the aim of foreign policy were to keep everybody guessing, Trump would be a smashing success. But that is no proper goal for the leader of the free world. Rhetorically, at least, the United States used to stand for freedom, democracy and human rights throughout the world. Now, apparently, we have an administration that sees foreign relations as a zero-sum game in which others must lose so that we may win.

But the Trump administration doesn’t even seem capable of deciding what winning looks like. Trump withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. As critics predicted, China took advantage of that decision to launch a major initiative to dominate trade in Asia. Last week, Trump reportedly ordered officials to look into rejoining the TPP. This week, the White House said no, we’re staying out.

Trump sent 2,000 U.S. troops into Syria to help drive out the Islamic State — despite his campaign pledge not to get involved in such wars — and had considerable success. But recently, according to widespread reports, he has been demanding an immediate withdrawal, which military officials say would leave behind a chaotic, blood-soaked breeding ground for terrorism. Who knows what the president will ultimately decide?

The Trump administration sees no reason to criticize authoritarian leaders such as Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines and, of course, Vladimir Putin in Russia. By contrast, the president is chilly toward staunch allies who do not go out of their way to flatter him, such as Angela Merkel of Germany.

To brief Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his meeting this week with Trump at Mar-aLago, I’d have told him one thing: Whatever you do, don’t beat him at golf.

Eugene Robinson’s email address is eugenerobinson@washpost.com.

A post-football visit to peaceful Pasadena PASADENA, Calif.

— Life here is laid back, sunny and uncomplicated now, compared to New Year’s a little more than three months ago when Georgia defeated Oklahoma in a football thriller for the ages. Pasadena has a population of more than 133,000 with almost that many cramming into the Rose Bowl for “the granddaddy of them all,” as Georgian Keith Jackson described the Rose Bowl years ago.

Rates are down, the season having elapsed, but depending on your budget, bargains are not necessarily in abundance. Southern California living is hard to beat, but there are few discounts. This garden spot, which gleams in the shadows of the San Gabriel Mountains, offers more than a New Year’s bowl game with its tidy neighborhoods featuring spectacular flora, beckoning those whose pace is compatible for cyclists and strollers who chose to soak up the atmosphere and environment.

Visitors and locals alike enjoy walks through Old Town, which began, according to cursory research, as an “industrial hub” that brought about Caltech, Aerojet and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, among other corporate successes.

many who came for winter vacations, soon becoming permanent residents.

The city got a big boost when it became a stop on the “Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.” While there is no shortage of hospitality in PasaLoran dena, you can raise the ire Smith of locals faster than Sony Michel dashing to the end Following World War zone in overtime to defeat II, Old Town became a Oklahoma last January blighted area with flopif you mention the Calihouses, dive bars and pawn fornia highway initiative shops — certainly not in which would have a freekeeping with what the way coursing through the original settlers had in mind middle of town. when they began promotChuck White, the voice ing Pasadena as a place to of the Rose Bowl and also be when the weather was the voice of Pauley Pavilharsh and cold on the other ion, where UCLA basketside of the country. Back ball remains one of Los east, everybody was build- Angeles most preferred ing snowmen while the attractions, offers a bitterPasadena cognoscenti were sweet analysis. “For more walking their dogs among than a half century, we have the refreshing live oaks, been able to resist any inimagnolia and bright red tiative to construct a freebougainvillea. way through Pasadena, but The weather was glorithe idea never goes away. It ously appealing, and there keeps coming up — so we was also real estate opnever rest easy.” portunity. In those days, The local gentry and land was affordable and the concerned activists keep race to invest in real estate beating back efforts to brought about boom times, spoil their paradise, but, but eventually the cost of for many, there is always land escalated to mind bog- concern about earthquakes gling levels. and politicians embracing With an overpowering statutes of eminent domain. influx of tourists, PasaA visit to the Langham dena eventually became a Huntington Hotel allowed popular resort town with for a recollection of the

University of Georgia’s trip to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl game of 1943.

The leading movie stars of yesteryear — Susan Haywood, Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth, among others — walked down the terraced stone steps into a garden setting that takes your breath away.

Years ago, I learned that a local photographer, Kenny Kaye, had taken 8 mm film of the trip which included the aforementioned Hollywood celebrities cavorting with Georgia’s goggle-eyed players.

Kaye made copies of those priceless films which were put in the archives and can be found on the Internet today.

As Chuck White and I reminisced about Rose Bowl history, I was overwhelmed by the view of the Huntington’s expansive grounds with an appreciation that the Huntington, built in 1914, still flourishes as a 5-star hotel.

After the tour, hosted by my friend, I found a sidewalk restaurant on charming and energized Colorado Street, ordered a glass of champagne and toasted locals for their fight against any freeway advocates.

Loran Smith is co-host of “The Tailgate Show,” a freelance writer and columnist.

State lawmakers are failing cancer patients Imagine you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer. You research local hospitals and find the one that feels like it will be the best place for healing, but you are denied access to treatment simply because you are a Georgia resident.

Your choice as a patient should not be taken away.

Georgia residents should not be denied access to local hospitals because of legal Certificate of Need restrictions.

Originally enacted in 1979, CON laws were written to ensure the availability of adequate health care services for all Georgians.

However, these “benefits” of CON restrictions have not occurred. There is no relationship between CON programs and subsidized health care access. Additionally, the programs have restricted competition and increased costs by as much as 5 percent.

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current program regulates 17 different services and procedures, making it more restrictive than the national average.

In the past, CON restrictions were justified through a claim that they reduced and controlled health care costs. Some members of Georgia’s General AssemJordan bly — along with politiMoody cians in other states — also argue that CON laws are Statute unintentionally a way to cross-subsidize compromised patient choice health care for people with in cancer care. A set of incomes below certain statutes within the Georgian levels. Other state leaders, CON laws currently caps however, know that these the number of in-state resi- laws need to be revised or dents seeking cancer treat- eliminated. ment at certain facilities at The federal government 35 percent. Additionally, repealed its CON mandates destination cancer hospitals in 1987 after the ineffecare limited to 50 inpatient tiveness of the regulations beds. were proven. Why has According to the Nation- Georgia not followed suit? al Conference of State LegAccording to the US islatures, CON legislations News and World Report, intend to restrain health Georgia ranks No. 45 in the care facility costs and coor- nation for access to health dinate the planning of new care and No. 42 for how facility construction. The states are meeting their

citizens’ health care needs.

There are more than 50,000 Georgians diagnosed with cancer each year, and our lawmakers are failing them.

Cancer patients living in Georgia should not be denied access and treatment because their status as a Georgia resident would cause a hospital to go over the 35 percent cap. We urgently need to protect patient choice in Georgia.

Although this year’s legislative session is now over, the fight for patient choice continues. We need to urge lawmakers to revise the restrictions on in-state cancer care so that we, as patients and residents of Georgia, can choose where we receive care. Contact your state legislator today and ask that they support the personal choices of Georgia cancer patients.

Jordan Moody is a Parkview High School graduate who is graduating from Vanderbilt University in May.

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world World War II bomb disposal to force evacuation in central Berlin

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world&nation Diaz-Canel elected Cuba’s president

By Patrick OPPmann

CNN

For the first time in the lives of most Cubans, a man The disposal of an unex- not named Castro will lead ploded World War II bomb the Communist-run island will bring disruption today nation. to Berlin as police attempt Cuba’s National Assemto defuse the 1,100-pound bly announced Thursday that explosive.

First Vice President Miguel The bomb was discovDiaz-Canel, 57, will replace ered during construction Raul Castro as the head of work near the city’s central the Cuban government. train station.

Castro embraced DiazPolice have said that Canel — who wasn’t even buildings in a half-mile born when Fidel Castro led radius of the site will be his revolution in 1959 — evacuated from 9 a.m. loduring the session Wednescal time as a precaution. day, all but sealing his status Local bus and train as the island’s next president. routes will be disrupted That session also included during the operation. the vote for the new leader, which was 603-1 in favor of Diaz-Canel.

Moon: N. Korea Fidel Castro had long said drops withdrawal he expected to die while still in office, but after a mystery of U.S. forces illness and botched intestias condition of nal surgery in 2008, he was denuclearization forced to step down. He died North Korea has dropped in 2016. its long-held demand that His younger brother Raul the United States withdraw Castro replaced him as head forces from South Korea in of state, the Cuban Comexchange for denuclearizamunist Party and the island’s tion, South Korean President military, promising to make Moon Jae-in said Thursday. their revolution “prosperous The United States has and sustainable.” about 28,000 troops stationed Now Raul Castro, 86, is in South Korea, a presence leaving office, apparently that has long irked North convinced that the best way Korean leader Kim Jong Un. to ensure the survival of his However, in the burgeon- and his brother’s revolution ing spirit of openness and is to begin a transition he can diplomacy, Moon said Kim help oversee. is willing to give up U.S. For years, many Cubans troops’ removal as a precon- speculated that Raul Castro’s dition for discussions over denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.

“North Korea has expressed willingness to give Justice gives up its nuclear program without making (a) demand Congress access that the (U.S. Forces Korea) to Comey memos forces withdraw from the The Justice Department Korean Peninsula,” Moon on Thursday turned over said in a meeting with to congressional committhe press, saying that any tees a closely guarded set proposed troop withdrawal of memos that former FBI would be a “condition that Director James Comey the U.S. cannot accept.” wrote recounting his conUK’s May wants versations with President Donald Trump. to ban plastic In a letter to three top Republican House chairstraws, stirrers, men, Assistant Attorney cotton swabs General Stephen Boyd said Plastic straws, drink stirthe department decided to rers and cotton swabs could provide lawmakers with be banned in England under the memos now because of plans proposed by the U.K. “unusual events occurring government to reduce plastic since the previous limited waste and protect the world’s disclosure.” oceans.

“The Department has Prime Minister Theconsulted the relevant parresa May will also call on ties and concluded that the all other Commonwealth release of the memoranda countries to join the fight to Congress at this time against plastic pollution as would not adversely imtheir leaders meet Thursday pact any ongoing investigain London, Downing Street tion or other confidentiality said. interests of the Executive “Plastic waste is one of Branch,” Boyd said. the greatest environmental A source familiar with challenges facing the world, the matter told CNN that which is why protecting special counsel Robert the marine environment is Mueller’s office was concentral to our agenda at the sulted on the release and Commonwealth Heads of did not object.

Government Meeting,” May said.

Secretary of She described the United Kingdom as a “world leader” state pick on the issue of plastics, saysupported by ing that the British public had Dem. senator “shown passion and energy Democratic Sen. Heidi embracing our plastic bag charge and microbead ban.” Heitkamp of North Dakota Besides its domestic efon Thursday announced forts, the U.K. government her support for Mike Pomis putting forward $87.3 peo’s nomination for secremillion in funding for global tary of state, becoming the research and improvements first Democrat to say she’ll in waste management in de- vote for the current CIA diveloping countries, May said. rector to be the nation’s top — From wire reports diplomat and giving him a

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people No criminal charges in Prince’s death, attorney says

No criminal charges will be filed in relation to Prince’s April 2016 death, Carver County attorney Mark Metz said in a news conference on Thursday.

Prince, who suffered from an opiate addiction, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose after taking counterfeit Vicodin pills that were laced with fentanyl, Metz said.

“Prince had no idea he Miguel Diaz-Canel was elected as Cuba’s president Thursday. (CNN) was taking a counterfeit pill that could kill him,” the attorney said. daughter Mariela — a mem- political system.

Communist-run country in There is no evidence ber of the National AssemBefore becoming the heir the Western Hemisphere, at showing how Prince bly and advocate for gay and apparent to Raul Castro, least not right away. obtained those counterfeit transgender rights — or his when Díaz-Canel was “Cuba will keep being pills and no evidence as son, Alejandro — a colonel still climbing his way up Cuba, no one can change to their source, Metz said. in Cuban counterintelligence the ranks of the Commuit,” Elián González, the boy Because of that, there will who represented the island in nist Party hierarchy in the found on an inner tube off be no criminal charges secret talks with the United island’s provinces, he earned the Florida coast in 1999, filed in the case.

States — would be the next a nickname that stuck with told CNN. González, then The announcement came Castros to take power. him: “Día y Noche” or Day 5 years old, was placed nearly two years after Instead, legislators seand Night. with relatives in Miami but lected Díaz-Canel, who had The moniker came from returned to Cuba with his fa- Prince, the larger-than-life promised to hew closely to low-level government ther following a court battle. recording artist, was found the course set by the Castro employees who found out He was seen frequently with unresponsive in an elevator at Paisley Park, his home brothers. the hard way that at any Fidel Castro, whom he de“I believe in continuity,” hour Diaz-Canel could show scribed as being like a father and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Díaz-Canel told reporters up unannounced to inspect to him.

He was 57. recently when asked about whether workers were actuNow González, 24, has Fentanyl is a powerful his vision for Cuba’s future. ally on the job and not pilfer- emerged as one of the most painkiller about 30 to 50 “I think there always will be ing supplies or taking a nap. effective advocates for the continuity.”

That fastidiousness and revolution and many Cubans times stronger than heroin.

“Prince’s death is a “Continuity” most likely willingness to work around believe he will one day have tragic example that opioid means continued restricthe clock may be key assets a leadership role. tions on the private sector in Diaz-Canel’s new position “Cuba won’t change if an- addiction and overdose for Cubans, tight controls on as president. other administration comes, deaths do not discriminate, foreign investment and no Few people expect if another president comes,” no matter the demographic,” Metz said. openings to the single-party much to change in the only he said.

American Civil Liberties Union, which argued in federal court that the law violated the National Voter Registration Act. In May 2016, the same federal judge that has now found Kobach in contempt of court struck a blow to the law by ruling that Kansas could not require people to show proof of citizenship The Justice Department will give Congress access to when registering to vote in certain circumstances.

James Comey’s memos. (Getty Imagaes via CNN) In the ruling handed criminal charges associmuch-needed vote for his down Wednesday, U.S. ated with lying to internal confirmation.

District Judge Julie Robinvestigators, according to inson said that the court “Pompeo demonstrated a source familiar with the during this nomination found “clear and convincmatter. process and during our ing evidence” that Kobach When exactly the refer- disobeyed court orders meeting in March that he is committed to empowering ral was made to the U.S. “when he failed to ensure attorney’s office was not the diplomats at the State that voter registration appliimmediately clear, and Department, so they can cations covered by the predo their jobs in advancing prosecutors there may liminary injunction order American interests,” Heit- decline to prosecute. became fully registered.”

Last week, the IG iskamp said in a statement.

While Republicans have sued a report finding that Sen. Graham McCabe “lacked candor” long felt Pompeo would says he’ll back be approved in the end, his on four occasions with internal investigators when Trump in 2020 confirmation was in question after Republican Sen. discussing a Wall Street Sen. Lindsey Graham Rand Paul of Kentucky an- Journal article about the said on Twitter Thursday he nounced he would oppose FBI’s Clinton Foundation plans to support President investigation, according it and as Republican Sen. Donald Trump for his 2020 to a copy of the report John McCain remains in re-election bid.

Arizona battling cancer — obtained by CNN. The Republican senator two factors that complicate from South Carolina, who the Senate vote math for Kobach found has previously fought with Pompeo. in contempt of Trump, tweeted a story While he’s not yet from CNN on Republicans received a committee vote, court by judge not ready to back Trump Pompeo is expected to A federal judge has just yet — and revealed need at least one Democrat found Kansas Secretary of he intended to support the to vote with Republicans.

State Kris Kobach in conPresident. tempt of court for failing to “As to the 2020 presidenDOJ watchdog comply with court orders tial race, I believe President sends McCabe in a case challenging a realDonaldTrump will run controversial state proof-of- for reelection and I intend to findings to citizenship voting law. support him,” he wrote on prosecutors The law, which took Twitter.

The Justice Departeffect in 2013, required He later told CNN’s ment’s inspector general anyone who registers to Manu Raju, “The Trump referred its findings on vote in the state to provide movement is real … he former FBI Deputy Direc- documentation of U.S. will be our nominee, I’m tor Andrew McCabe to the citizenship such as a birth confident of that, and I will U.S. attorney’s office in certificate or a passport. It support him.”

Washington for possible has been challenged by the — From wire reports

Fey returning to ‘SNL’ to host Will she bring her Sarah Palin impersonation back?

That’s just one of the questions as Tina Fey is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for a sixth time.

The show announced via Twitter on Wednesday that Fey will return for the Season 43 finale of “SNL” on May 19.

The musical guest will be Nicki Minaj.

Fey served as a head writer and “Weekend Update” anchor during her time on the show from 1997 to 2006.

Over the years she’s made multiple cameos, but more recently has been busy as the co-creator of the new Broadway musical “Mean Girls,” based on her 2004 comedic film of the same name.

Claire Danes confirms end of ‘Homeland’

Things are wrapping up for “Homeland.”

The show’s star, Claire Danes, confirmed to Howard Stern Wednesday that Season 8 will be the last for the hit Showtime series.

“Yeah that’s it,” Danes said when Stern brought up chatter that the series was ending.

“Homeland’s” Season 7 finale is set to air April 29.

The actress said she’s ready to let go of her character, Carrie Mathison, a counterterrorism expert with bipolar disorder who has endured a great deal through the years.

“She’s a lot, this Carrie freakin’ Mathison,” Danes said. “I’ll be ready for a reprieve from that.”

— From wire reports

Marijuana-derived drug for epilepsy gets FDA committee nod

By SuSan Scutti

hydrocannabinol, it does not produce a high.

The committee’s recomA U.S. Food and Drug the treatment of severe forms of mendation was delivered after Administration advisory comepilepsy in a small group of pa- reviewing data from the drug’s mittee Thursday unanimously tients. The FDA has approved maker, GW Pharmaceuticals recommended approval of an synthetic versions of some PLC, a U.K.-based biopharmaepilepsy drug that would be the cannabinoid chemicals found ceutical company. first plant-derived cannabidiol in the marijuana plant for other “We’re obviously very medicine for prescription use in purposes, including cancer pain pleased by the unanimous the United States. relief. recommendation in support of The FDA will vote in June Cannabidiol is one of more the approval of Epidiolex,” GW whether to approve the drug, than 80 active cannabinoid CEO Justin Gover said. “It’s a Epidiolex, an oral solution, for chemicals, yet unlike tetravery important milestone in the CNN

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approval process.”

Epidiolex, GW’s lead cannabinoid product candidate, was developed for severe, early-onset epilepsy syndromes, including Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic dysfunction of the brain that begins in the first year of life; Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a type of epilepsy with multiple types of seizures; and tuberous sclerosis complex and infantile spasms, both of which begin in infancy and cause a sudden

stiffening of the body, arms and legs with the head bent forward.

One-third of Americans who have epilepsy have found no therapies that will control their seizures, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. This represents about 1 million families.

Though FDA approval would limit use of the drug to epilepsy patients, doctors would have the option to prescribe it “offlabel” for other uses.

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and taken to headquarters for inspection,” said Gwinnett County Police Department Cpl. Wilbert Rundles, a spokesman for the department. “The damage pattern was confirmed and the detective spoke with the driver of the vehicle and she was ultimately arrested.”

Police had reached out to the public last week in the hopes of identifying the car, a Honda Pilot, after failing to locate it following the March 31 wreck at the intersection of Dickens Road and Pepperwood Trail.

When officers arrived on scene last month, they found the motorcyclist unconscious with life-threatening injuries, but there were no other vehicles at the scene. Pieces of a broken taillight and window glass were found, however.

“After analyzing the taillight, it was determined to be from a 2009 to 2015 Honda Pilot,” Gwinnett police Cpl. Michele Pihera said at the time. “This Honda will be missing the driver side tail light and will have either a broken rear windshield or broken rear quarter window.”

As of Thursday, Rundles said, the victim’s condition was the same.

Hernandez was released from the Gwinnett County Jail on Wednesday on $11,200 bond.

subdivisions,” Kennedy said.

The biggest issue the organization ran into, however, was a lack of land at the board’s disposal to build houses on.

Kennedy said Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity’s original leaders were so busy getting the organization set up in its early years that they probably couldn’t have visualized what it would become.

“If we could have had as much land as we wanted, my goodness, we probably would have thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able build 10 houses?’” Kennedy said.

Eventually, as Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity steadied its footing, it grew. It moved into office space provided by Mountain Park United Methodist Church in 1994 and hired its first full-time executive director, Walt Thompson, in 1997.

A year later, the organization began clearing land for its first

neighborhood development, Carlton Cove Subdivision, which included 14 homes. It began work on its 23-home Stokeswood Townhomes development in 2008 and completed its 100th home in 2009.

The Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity ReStore opened in Lawrenceville in 2010, and the organization received Habitat for Humanity International’s Malachi 3:10 Award in 2013 for reaching a lifetime tithing total of $500,000. The A Brush With Kindness program began in 2014.

Stories of triumph Attendees at the anniversary celebration got to hear from three homeowners — Van Bik, Nyshawn Jenkins and Leanne Parks — who have been helped by the local organization.

Jenkins fought back tears as she recalled the journey that led the Army veteran from California to a rehabilitated home that was provided to her family by Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity.

obituaries Monroe

Blake Baker

age 32 of Monroe, passed away 4-15-18. Tim Stewart Funeral Home.

Stone Mountain

Elizabeth Bolton Elizabeth Josephine Fortner Bolton, born May 24, 1928, died April 18, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, with Rev. Kris Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker. She was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church for 35+ years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billie D. Bolton and is survived by her daughter, Cathy Jean Bolton of Stone Mountain, GA; her son, Michael (Cindy) Bolton of Loganville, GA; grandchildren, Benjamin (Ashley) Bolton of Lilburn, GA and Melissa (Matt) Price of Lilburn, GA; great-grandchildren, Savannah, Judson, Hali, Sarah and Levi; several nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be left at www.billheadfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

Okeechobee, FL

H. Keith Bowman

Homer Keith Bowman was suddenly taken to Heaven by the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 AM - 1 PM at the funeral home. Keith will be interred at a later date at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Keith was born November 27, 1941 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Homer Preston and Elsie Amelia (Pugh) Bowman. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Ruth (Bowman) Francis and her husband, James Francis, brother-in-law, Joe Alan Money, and sister-inlaw, Bonita Gail (Farley) Bowman. Keith is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Margaret “Peg” Jean (Middleton) Bowman; Daughter and Son-in-law: Melia Ann (Bowman) and Michael Travis Whitley of Loganville, GA, and their children: Michaela, Miranda, Matthew, Mitchell, Mason, Malory, and Mackinley Whitley; Son and Daughter-inl

law: Gregory Keith and Amanda Leigh (Duncan) Bowman of Auburn, GA, and their children: Autumn Sherstad and her fiance, Ryan Weathers, and Zackary Bowman; Sisters: Sharon “Sherie” Lee (Bowman) and her husband, Paul Dean Brown, and Phyllis Ann (Bowman) Money; Brothers: Ronald Lynn Bowman, Darrell Kreag and his wife, Dorothy Rose (Kerney) Bowman, Richard Dean and his wife, Rhonda Sue (Dietz) Bowman. Numerous beloved nephews/nieces, great nephews/nieces and great-great nephews/ nieces also survive. Keith joined the Air Force after high school in 1959 and served until 1967. After serving his country, Keith entered into the field of computers and continued in that career until the late 1990s. He, then, went on to become a home builder, which was a job he loved, until he retired to travel with his wife as full-time RVers in the early 2000s.

Keith enjoyed long drives, eating ice cream, and watching every cop show on tv. His hobbies were drawing, watching soccer, and playing golf. Keith and Peg spent 9 years as chaperones for the South Gwinnett Band of Stars and in doing so, became second parents to many precious band students whom they have had the pleasure of watching grow and begin families of their own. Keith spent many years as a youth soccer coach and team trainer for both recreation league and high school league soccer teams. His love of the sport was great and his dedication to kids being able to play went as far as coaching teams that his children did not play on, so other youth would be allowed to play. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Keith’s name to the Gary Sinise Foundation, www. garysinisefoundation.org.

Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052.

770-466-1544. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Inc. Lawrenceville

Mr. Felix H “Phil” Hayes Mr. Felix H Hayes (Phil) age 74, of Lawrenceville passed away on Sunday, April 15th.

Phil is survived by Mable L. Hayes his wife of 53 years; daughter,

Tammy Hayes; grandchildren Wesley Smith, Josh Smith, Joseph Martin III and his loving sisters, Peggy, Della Sue, and Jessica.

He was preceded in death by his father, Felix H. Hayes, Sr. and mother, Bertha M. Hayes.

Phil loved God, his family, his great grandkids; Minxie, Brooklynn, Easton, Ryder, his many friends, neighbors, and his pets.

A Memorial Service for Phil will be held Saturday, April 21st from 2 to 4 p.m. at Little & Davenport Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Jett will be officiating the ceremony.

His family is asking that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Humane Society.

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.

She said she had been the victim of predatory lending in California when she tried to refinance her mortgage.

It cost her family its home, but Jenkins felt a calling from God to move to Georgia. The family settled in Gwinnett and she said her children began thriving in the county’s school system.

The mother of three, who worked three jobs, promised her kids they would have a house to call home again.

That led her to Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and she became the recipient of the organization’s first veterans build home last year.

“I was just simply amazed at this whole experience,” Jenkins said. “I’ve recognized the only way I was able to accomplish my promise to my kids was through Habitat.”

A vision for the future Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brent Bohanan also laid out the organiza-

tion’s plans for the next three years during the luncheon.

The local Habitat chapter is launching a Better Homes Brighter Futures campaign that will include increasing the number of affordable homes built annually to 24 homes, becoming a Neighborhood Revitalization affiliate, creating a $1.5 million land bank fund, helping 122 low-income seniors through the A Brush With Kindness program and establishing an endowment.

In all, the organization’s goal is to raise $10 million over three years.

“Our board began to think about how we were going to celebrate this anniversary really over a year or so ago and we decided we really don’t want to be satisfied with all of this,” Bohanan said. “All of this is great and we’ve accomplished a lot, but we don’t want to be satisfied. We want to do more.

We want to serve more families and reach out and do more.”

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over 15,500 hours for the Auxiliary before stepping aside due to health.

She was also active at St. Michael’s Catholic Church where she was a Women’s Guild board member, provided weekly envelope assistance, and was a member of the choir. After receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 60, she joined the Lake Country Shakers Parkinson’s Support group. Joan moved to Sunrise Senior Living of Johns Creek in 2013 where she was a parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Albin. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Jeanne Kosmala of Duluth; daughter, Dianne Kosmala, of Clermont; grandson, Matthew Kosmala and wife Katie, of Lilburn; grandson, Daniel Kosmala and wife Nicole and great grandson, Luke Kosmala, of Marietta; as well as dear family friend, Dianna Fuller, of Gainesville. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 25th at 10:30am at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Rd., Johns Creek, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to: Lake Country Shakers, c/o Treasurer, 2664 Waters Edge Dr., Gainesville, GA 30504-3941. On-line condolences may be made to www.crowellbrothers. com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757

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donations to Duluth First United Methodist Church, 3208 Highway 120, P.O. Box 699, Duluth, Georgia, Attn: Church Nursery.

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Shirley Smith Mitchell, Lawrenceville, GA 73, of Duluth, Georgia, Mary Morrow (Kenwent to heaven to be by the Lord’s side, on April nybrook) 2, 2018, peacefully, surMary K. Morrow, age rounded by family. She 81, of Lawrenceville was born September 20, passed away on Tues1944, in Memphis, Tenday, April 17, 2018. nessee, and was the only daughter of John Smith and Dorothy Esceu Smith.

Shirley attended Memphis State University and a proud member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Monroe She was a devoted homeHarry Ver Planck maker her entire adult life age 73 of Monroe, passed and had several careers. away 4-13-18. ArrangeAt various employers, she was a secretary, office ments by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Inc. manager and substitute school teacher. In 1996, Buford, GA Shirley obtained her insurance license to sell Martha Seabolt (Mclife insurance. Because of Guire) her love of small children, Martha McGuire SeaShirley had many years bolt, age 80, of Buford of volunteer work and passed away on Thursemployment at various Lawrenceville, GA day, April 19, 2018. schools and churches. She Krishna Jagmohan was cafeteria monitor at age 76, of Lawrenceville, Level Creek Elementary GA passed away on April School in Duluth, Georgia.

15th. Wages and Sons Her favorite occupation Gwinnett Chapel. was being a devoted day care teacher for 17 years Buford, GA Lawrenceville, GA at the Duluth First United Leon Malone Styles, Gabriel Keyros Methodist Church, in Jr. Duluth, Georgia. age 82 passed away on Shirley will be greatly Leon M. Styles Jr. of Monday, April 16, 2018. missed. She was a devoted Buford, GA Arrangements by: Tim and loving wife, mother, passed away Stewart Funeral Home, grandmother, and friend to on April Lawrenceville. many.

16, 2018 in Johns Creek Shirley is survived by Buford, GA. her husband, Tom MitchFuneral service will be ell; daughter, Stacey held on Saturday, April, Speicher and son-in-law, 21, 2018 at Union Baptist Chris Speicher, grandChurch, 251 Bona Road, sons, Andrew and CamBuford, GA 30518 at 1:30 eron Speicher; son, Todd PM. Visitation will be Winder, GA Mitchell and daughterheld on Friday, April 20, Joan Louise Kosmala Sheila Michael-Shelor in-law, Amy Mitchell, 2018 between the hours (Rennwald) grandchildren, Grace and of 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Sheila Rebecca MichaelRyan Mitchell.

Union Baptist Church.

Joan Louise Rennwald Shelor, age 48, passed A Memorial Service Professional Services Kosmala passed away away on Tuesday April 17, in honor of Shirley will Entrusted to Wimberly April 15, 2018. She was 2018. A native of Clarke be held, Sunday, April Funeral Home, Gainesborn June 7, 1931, in Chi- County, Ms. Michael22, 2018, at Duluth First ville, GA cago, the daughter of Dag- Shelor was preceded in United Methodist Church ney Olson Rennwald and death by her father John C. Buford, IL in Duluth, Georgia. VisitaHenry D. Rennwald. She Michael. Ms. Michael-Shetion beginning at 3:00 pm, was a member of the Lind- lor worked for Southeast Ryman “Buck” Veal followed by the Memorial blom Technical HS Choir Mortgage.

Ryman “Buck” Veal, age Service at 4:00 pm, and and the Taylor Singers Funeral services will be 89, of Buford passed away a reception immediately where she met her future held Saturday at 2:00pm at on Friday, April 13, 2018. following. husband, Albin Kosmala.

Hebron Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, the They married on August The family will receive family is requesting 30,1952 and enjoyed 45 friends from 6-9pm Friday d i l h i years until his passing in at the funeral home.

May 1998. The family Survivors include her moved to Gainesville in son; Devin Michael-She1971. During the next 37 lor; mother; Manira Wardyears as a volunteer with law Michael; siblings; Northeast Georgia MediDavid Rene Michael, John cal Center Auxiliary, Joan Darren Michael, Renata served in board positions, Caroline Cotton, Maria information desk, baby Beth Michael; fiance; Robpictures, Window Shop ert Fallica.

Pet Crematory buyer, volunteer scheduler, In lieu of flowers memoand Love Light Commit$ rials maybe made to your tee. She was president favorite charity. Flowers ptreepc.com of the Auxiliary in 1984, are accepted.

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Graves Elementary, soccer clubs team up for vegetable planting back to some of the students,” Gallagher said. “As soccer players, we have time in our day to make an impact Graves Elementary on the community.”

School students, the Captain Gallagher, who grew up in Planet Foundation and Dundalk, Ireland, spent four members of Atlanta United years at Notre Dame before FC spent Thursday afternoon being selected with the 14th planting vegetables at the overall pick in January. He school’s learning garden. said he has enjoyed the past The planting was part few months in Atlanta. of an initiative by Major “I’ve been here two League Soccer called months and this area has Greener Goals, which is a been great,” Gallagher said. week of service by profes“The club has been welcomsional soccer teams leading ing, the community has been up to Earth Day. very supportive. It’s been a Atlanta United forward positive experience.”

Jon Gallagher and Atlanta According to Leesa United 2 goalkeeper Paul Carter-Jones, executive Christensen paid a visit to director of the Captain the Norcross school.

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“We have a great relationship with the U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia and when we heard that Atlanta United was interested in doing some sort of event we jumped on it,” CarterJones said. “It’s great for the students to meet some of the rising stars in the sport and learn about the environment as well.”

Graves Elementary School Principal Clayborn Knight said the event was huge for the school, which has had the learning gardens for the past two years.

“Soccer is a big thing for our students,” Knight said.

“To have the opportunity to partner with ATL United is awesome and to be exposed to learning in the garden is a great combination.”

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Coolray Field will be packed this Saturday — but not for a baseball game.

On Saturday, children and adults will descend on the field to raise awareness of and support those impacted by congenital heart disease as part of the 2018 Greater Atlanta Congenital Heart Walk.

The walk is an ongoing national effort with more than 18,000 walkers in 26 communities across the U.S. The goal is to raise money for research, patient and professional education programs, and advocacy initiatives.

The 3-mile walk will include refreshments, music, entertainment and activities for all ages.

More than 700 participants from across Georgia are expected to attend.

“As an adult CHD patient, I strive to make more people aware of CHD — ‘1 in every 100,’” said Tom Wix, Congenital Heart Walk co-chair.

“In addition, I wanted to ensure monies were raised and directed to CHD research so that CHD patients live a better and longer life.”

For more information or to register for the walk, visit congenitalheartwalk.org.

Foundation come to its campus. However, it plans on using this event to springboard interest in more green initiatives.

Knight said the schoolalready have a group of teachers that are talking about filling some of the unused space outside the school with more gardens. Next year, school officials said they plan to add tower gardens, vertical plant growing systems that take up minimal room and can be placed indoors.

The group planted tomatoes, flowers and an assortment of shrubbery to spruce up the school.

“Having children discover life in the garden is a great experience,” Carter-Jones said. “It’s a wonderful day when corporate, foundation and sport community are all on board to provide children an opportunity to have a great time.”

Sunday to feature Girl Scouts event about camping Hundreds of Girl Scouts will soon descend on Lawrenceville’s Tribble Mill Park to learn camping essentials.

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LTI Atlanta will hold a grand opening event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for its 25,429-square-foot facility at 645 Satellite Blvd. in Suwanee. The festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony that is scheduled to begin at 11:15 a.m.

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three heart surgeries.

As a kindergarten student at Duncan Creek, he had his second surgery.

“The whole school got behind him and supported him through that second heart surgery,” Willson said.

“He had a special place at Duncan Creek because we’ve been on that journey with him.”

At the age of 15, he underwent his third and final open heart surgery.

“We don’t know why he didn’t come back and there’s no rhyme or reason,” Willson said. “We once again got the full support of this school again for Harrison. It holds a very special place to us.”

Willson said her son loved participating in P.E. class and recalls the excitement he had after his second heart surgery.

“He ran in the field day, something we never thought he would do,” Willson said.

“He ran the 100-meter dash and won a blue ribbon. It was so special.”

Every February, Alkire and students at Duncan Creek participate in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser, with proceeds going to the American Heart Association. This year, they decided to jump in memory of Harrison.

“The kids felt a sense of obligation and seemed more into raising money this year,” Alkire said. “They had a face and a person and realized he went to Duncan Creek, and was a Cardinal like us.

It really motivated them and we’ve never raised as much money as we did this past year.”

Alkire said last year they raised an estimated $6,000.

This year, with a goal of $8,000, the school smashed expectations and raised $11,423.

“It blew my mind how much support we’ve gotten,” Willson said. “They’ve raised money for us, supported us, and to do this and recognize him still as a person and that he existed is so important to us.”

Upon receiving the memorial plaque, Willson said the family cherishes the thought and effort put forth by the school.

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SECTION B • FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 REGION 7-AAAAAAA

Long and Ferris help Parkview, Brookwood

By David Friedlander

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NORCROSS — In a way, the sprint finals of the Region 7-AAAAAAA track and field championships was a day for overachievers.

Battling chilly, blustery conditions, Parkview’s boys and Brookwood’s girls exceeded even their own expectations in winning the team championships in their respective divisions Thursday at Blue Devil Stadium.

Led by a huge day from sprinter Justin Long, the Panthers rolled up 216 team points, even more than their own pre-meet projections, to win by a comfortable margin over runner-up Brookwood (180) and the rest of the field.

“I work with the best coaching staff that I’ve ever had,” Parkview coach Matt Henson said. “Now I miss some people that have gone, but the coaches we have work very, very hard. Don’t get me wrong. We love star power like anybody else, but what my coaches get out of kids that aren’t stars is what makes me so proud of how hard they work.

“We’ve been status quo, (but) we got more through (to the Class AAAAAAA state sectional meet) than we expected.

Now that doesn’t mean anything if we don’t qualify (for the state meet) at sectionals. But in the grand scheme of things on the boys side, … we only graduate a handful of seniors. … I’m excited because we’ve go so many young people.”

Meanwhile, the Bronco girls dominated their team competition, winning nine different events, led by senior Jayla Ferris, to pile up 221 team points and breeze past runner-up Parkview’s total of 108 and third-place Norcross’ 96.

“We went way beyond what we (thought we) would,” Brookwood coach Kelly Swanson said. “We went first and second in seven events (over See LONG, Page 4B

REGION 7-AAAAAAA Track and Field Championships at Norcross Team Standings BOYS 1. Parkview, 216 2. Brookwood, 180 3. Central Gwinnett, 59 4. Norcross, 58 5. Lakeside-DeKalb, 49 6. Meadowcreek, 31 7. Berkmar, 27 GIRLS 1. Brookwood, 221 2. Parkview ,108 3. Norcross ,96 4. Berkmar, 54 5. Lakeside-DeKalb, 52 6. Central Gwinnett, 40 7. Meadowcreek, 30

Atlanta United 2 center back Kendall Edwards challenges a Penn FC player during their April 8 match at Coolray Field. (Special photos: Atlanta United)

Lilburn native chases pro soccer career

By Taylor Denman

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The game is a blur to Kendall Edwards, but the hours before and after are vivid.

In the lobby of Atlanta United’s training facility in Marietta, Edwards wasn’t talking about his April 8 professional soccer debut he with Atlanta United 2. He was talking about Parkview High School’s 2016 boys soccer state championship game.

In 2016 Edwards was a Parkview freshman. That morning, he hustled to meet his teammates to catch a bus after an AP test. The team disembarked the bus at Mercer University and settled into the lacrosse locker room. Edwards, a striker, and the other freshmen played in what felt like the biggest game in their young careers.

The match went to penalties, to the dismay of some of some Parkview players. The Panthers hadn’t fared well in penalties during the season, and the memory of losing a shootout to Brookwood in the

Atlanta United 2 center back Kendall Edwards signs autographs after the April 8 match against Penn FC at Coolray Field.

state semifinals a year earlier loomed. Edwards was scheduled to shoot seventh, but it never went that far. The team mobbed Parkview keeper Austin Lu, who stuffed two shots to beat Milton and clinch the championship.

For some of his teammates, that match is the highlight of their soccer careers. For Edwards, it was a stepping stone, but a memorable one.

Prior to his debut against Penn FC, Edwards’ most rig-

orous experiences on a soccer pitch were with the Atlanta United Academy and some World Cup qualifiers with the U-17 Jamaican national team.

He played all 90 minutes at center back for Atlanta United 2 in the team’s 1-1 draw against Penn FC at Coolray Field. He recorded two tackles and four key clearances while trying to quell Penn FC’s 6-foot-4 striker Thomas Heinemann.

For Edwards to get his shot

that day, a few dominoes had to fall into place during the week. It started with the first team when Atlanta United center back Leandro Gonzalez Pirez was hit with a red card against Minnesota United. He served a one-game suspension the following week, making it necessary to call up Mile Robinson, who started Atlanta United 2’s previous matches at center back. Robinson’s call-up meant the United Soccer League side had an opening.

“My dad was joking, saying, ‘If you’re not careful, you’ll have to suit up for the next game,’” Edwards said. “(Atlanta United Academy director) Tony (Annan) texts me, ‘You might have to train with the USL team.’

“You start doing reps and you realize you’re in there.”

Though he didn’t find out until the morning of the match, Edwards’ instincts told him that he might be drawing his first start. That day he said he felt some natural nerves, but perhaps that cloud was See EDWARDS, Page 4B

Gladiators face playoff North teams take Day 1 exit after loss in Game 3 lead at region track meet REGION 6-AAAAAAA

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HOSCHTON — Thursday’s powerful winds provided a major challenge for all the competitors, some more than others, in the Region 6-AAAAAAA Track and Field Championships at Mill Creek.

It was particularly trying for the pole vaulters, who had to soar high into heavy gusts, and for the discus throwers, who had to slice through the wind with their tosses.

“It’s funny because my coach always says throw in the wind, you’ll throw farther,” North Gwinnett senior Kayla Brown said. “But that was the hardest thing to try and get that discus up in the

of desperation — because there is no tomorrow.”

Tied 2-2 with under nine minutes left in regulation, DULUTH — The Atlanta goaltender Dan Atlanta Gladiators face Vladar stretched all the elimination today after a way out to make the save of 4-2 loss to Florida at home the game, stoning Mitchell Thursday.

Heard at the far post on a But at least three people 3-on-1 breakaway. on the team have come The 20-year-old Boston back from a 3-0 series defi- Bruins prospect got the toe cit before. of his leg pad on the shot.

“We have to win the first Denied the go-ahead period tomorrow,” Gladigoal, Heard set up Michael ators head coach Chuck Kirkpatrick for the winner Weber said. “The old saying just a few minutes later. is if you’re going to eat an Kirkpatrick drove the elephant, you have to do it dagger in at 14:51, his secone bite at a time.” ond goal of the game, and Weber, assistant coach the powerful Everblades Brady Leisenring and cap- added an empty netter for tain Derek Nesbitt have all the final margin at Infinite rallied to win after getting Energy Arena in Duluth. down 3-0 in their careers.

“We had a guy standing “So it’s possible,” Weber right next to the gamesaid. “We just have to make winning goal scorer,” Weber sure we play with that kind said. “If you look at the

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North Gwinnett’s Kayla Brown throws the discus Wednesday in the Region 6-AAAAAAA Championships at Mill Creek. (Photo: Will Hammock)

air so it could fly farther.”

Brown prevailed over the elements to sweep the throwing events, winning

the discus and the shot put.

Teammate Kelsey WorthingSee NORTH, Page 4B

goals we’ve given up in this series, we’ve given up so many goals in the last five minutes of periods.

And even more so, the last minute of periods.”

The goaltenders did some heavy lifting during penalty kills in the first period and kept the game scoreless.

Vladar knocked aside shot after booming shot as they echoed off his leg pads, and Callum Booth flashed the glove on two big blasts from the Gladiators as the horn sounded.

Booth started in net after Martin Ouellette won the first two games.

But the first period also featured some significant missed opportunities, including a rebound at the post that Lindsay Sparks couldn’t corral and a 2-on-1 See GLADS, Page 4B

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Martin grand slam sends Detroit past Baltimore Field Level Media Leonys Martin ripped his first career grand slam, and the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game series sweep while handing the Baltimore Orioles their sixth straight loss 13-8 on Thursday.

Martin had three hits and scored three runs while Jeimer Candelario went 4-for-4, including a homer, and drove in three runs as the Tigers scored

a season high in runs.

Jose Iglesias had three hits, two runs scored and three RBIs. Winning pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (1-0) gave up four runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. Zimmermann exited his last start on April 11 in the first inning after being struck in the jaw by a line drive.

Manny Machado hit a pair of solo homers and drove in four runs for Baltimore. Chris Davis

supplied a two-run shot, and Adam Jones contributed three doubles.

Losing pitcher Alex Cobb (0-2) allowed seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Houston 9, Seattle 2 Charlie Morton pitched seven scoreless innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners 9-2 on Thursday afternoon at Safeco Field.

Morton (3-0), the Astros’ fifth starter, lowered his ERA in four starts

this season to 0.72. He allowed three hits, didn’t walk a batter and struck out eight.

Jose Altuve went 3-for4 with two doubles and four RBIs and Max Stassi and Josh Reddick hit solo home runs for the Astros, who won the final three games of the four-game series.

Seattle has scored just seven runs while losing four of its last five games.

The contest was scoreless until the fifth, when

Alex Bregman reached on third baseman Kyle Seager’s two-base fielding error. Marwin Gonzalez lined a single to left, sending Bregman to third. Reddick then hit a fly to shallow center field, and shortstop Jean Segura tried to make an over-the-shoulder catch, but the ball just eluded his grasp.

Bregman scored on the play, but Gonzalez was thrown out at second by center fielder Dee

Gordon. Stassi singled to center, moving Reddick to third, before Jake Marisnick struck out.

With the top of the order coming up, Mariners manager Scott Servais decided to replace starter Marco Gonzales (12) with Dan Altavilla.

George Springer walked to load the bases, then Altuve hit a 0-1 pitch over the head of right fielder Mitch Haniger to clear the bases and give the Astros a 4-0 lead.

Ford’s trademark Mustang celebrates 54th birthday enormous fanfare in 1964.

Roush remembers clearly NASCAR Wire Service the first Mustang he bought CONCORD, N.C. — A as the start of a long love day of birthday celebrations affair with the brand. brought good news for NAS“I graduated from college CAR and one of its most in May of ’64 and went to venerable teams. work for Ford in Dearborn Owner Jack Roush (Mich.) in June of ’64,” marked his 76th birthday on Roush said. “I bought my the Roush Fenway Racing first Mustang right out of campus two days before the college. I worked my way actual April 19 date at an through school and had announcement of long-term enough money to buy a new sponsorship renewals from car and pay for it.

Fastenal, Fifth Third Bank “And I bought a new Musand Sunny D. tang off the dealer’s floor The birthday cake before I knew I was going to featured a “Cat in the Hat” go work for Ford. I worked motif, an homage to the fein the plant as we built cars dora that’s as integral a part and solved problems in of Roush’s persona as his ’64, ’65 and ’66, and then I unwavering loyalty to Ford started racing Mustangs in Motor Company. ’66 and had a lot of success The backdrop for the drag racing and a lot of sucRoush celebration was cess road racing. To be able an announcement earlier to carry that iconic brand to on Tuesday that Ford will the Cup series is really just replace the Fusion with the the next opportunity.”

Mustang in the Monster Chevrolet brought the Energy NASCAR Cup Camaro to Cup competiSeries next season, bringtion this year, but in the ing a “pony car” to compete seven races after Austin against Chevrolet’s Camaro Dillon’s dramatic victory in ZL1 in NASCAR’s top divi- the Daytona 500, Chevrolet sion. hasn’t found pay dirt. Roush, Tuesday also marked however, doesn’t expect the the 54th birthday of the transition to the new Ford Mustang, which debuted to nameplate in 2019 to be a

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difficult one.

“I don’t expect to struggle,” Roush said. “This business today is more about people. The position that your engineering manager has and the depth of experience and potential that the working engineers have … the way NASCAR’s got the rule book so fat, and they’ve got this Hawk-Eye system (Optical Scanning Station).

“With so much coverage of the body we didn’t have before, the strength of the people is what you see in the programs more than the difference in the hardware.”

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the beneficiary of the sponsorship extensions announced Tuesday, won his two NASCAR Xfinity Series championships in 2011 and 2012 behind the wheel of a Mustang.

“Winning races and winning championships in Mustangs, it’ll be cool to get back in a Mustang,” said Stenhouse, fresh from a fourth-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway. “It took me two or three years to get used to calling the Ford a Fusion, and now we’re going back to the Mustang.

“All in all, these partners’

color schemes and paint schemes will look good on the Mustang, and hopefully we can get back to our winning ways in those Mustangs, for sure.”

Like Roush, Stenhouse expects a stress-free transition to the pony car.

“This year, we’ve been pretty encouraged at what the other Ford teams can do on the other mile-and-a-half race tracks,” Stenhouse told the NASCAR Wire Service.

“Seeing that we’re the last car (brand) to change our bodies and really change them up, I’m encouraged at what all we’ve learned and what we feel like we need in our Mustang.

“Come 2019, I’m really wanting us to get our program to the highest level that we can, because I feel like, when we switch to the Mustang in ’19, it’s going to continue to elevate our program.

I think Ford’s done their homework and research, and the teams have given a ton of input — Stewart-Haas, Penske, ourselves — and really put a big collaboration in with Ford to get these cars where we want `em.

“So I’m excited for 2019, for sure.”

NASCAR Cup Series owner Jack Roush talks with the media following practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (Photo: John David Mercer-USA Today Sports)

ondeck Prep Schedule

BASEBALL

Today

5 p.m. — GAC at Lumpkin Co. (DH) 6 p.m. — Grayson at Rockdale Co. 6 p.m. — Habersham Central at Dacula 6 p.m. — Lakeside-Dekalb at Berkmar 6 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Norcross 6 p.m. — Mountain View at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — North at Duluth 6 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Mill Creek 6 p.m. — Walnut Grove at Buford 6 p.m. — Winder-Barrow at Lanier 6:30 p.m. — Central at Discovery 7 p.m. — Brookwood at Parkview 7 p.m. — Shiloh at Archer 7 p.m. — South at Newton

LACROSSE

4:30 p.m. — GAC girls at Blessed Trinity 5 p.m. — Wesleyan at Pinecrest Academy 5:30 p.m. —Dunwoody girls at Duluth 5:45 p.m. — Mountain View girls at North 6 p.m. — Archer boys at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — Mays boys at Brookwood 6 p.m. — Trinity Christian boys at Lanier 7 p.m. — SW Dekalb boys at Duluth 7:30 p.m. — MLK boys at Buford 7:30 p.m. — Pope boys at Grayson

SOCCER

5 p.m. — Buford at GAC 5:30 p.m. — Campbell at Central 5:30 p.m. — Collins Hill at West Forsyth 5:30 p.m. — Duluth at Norcross 5:30 p.m. — Shiloh at Stone Mountain 5:30 p.m. — South at Kennesaw Mountain 7:30 p.m. — Mountain View boys at North Springs

TRACK AND FIELD

4 p.m. — Region 6-AAAAAAA finals at Mill Creek Saturday

BASEBALL

2 p.m. — Brookstone at Providence

LACROSSE

11 a.m. — Ensworth (Tenn.) girls at North Noon — Evans girls at Collins Hill

TRACK AND FIELD

11 a.m. — Region 5-A finals at Providence

The Home Teams

TODAY NEXT UPCOMING

Florida* 7:35 p.m.

TBD

Gladiators

Vancouver April 28, 7 p.m.

Swarm

Off

at New England April 29, 5 p.m.

United

Off

at LA Galaxy Montreal Impact Sat, 10:30 p.m. April 28, 1 p.m.

FSSE/92.9-FM FSSO/92.9-FM

Off

Louisville City Sat, 7 p.m.

Charleston Tue, 7 p.m.

Off

at Florida Sat, 7 p.m.

Savannah April 28, 7 p.m.

at Pawtucket 7:05 p.m.

at Pawtucket Sat, 7:05 p.m.

at Pawtucket Sun, 1:35 p.m.

United 2

Havoc

Stripers

Braves

N.Y. Mets N.Y. Mets N.Y. Mets 7:35 p.m.

Sat, 7:10 p.m.

Sun, 1:35 p.m.

FSSE/93.7-FM FSSE/93.7-FM FSSO/93.7-FM

FSSE = FOX Sports Southeast, FSSO = FOX Sports South; *best-of-seven playoffs

On TV Today

COLLEGE BASEBALL

7:30 p.m. — Oklahoma at Texas Tech. FSSE

MLB

7:30 p.m. — New York Mets at Atlanta. FSSO

NBA

7 p.m. — Cleveland at Indiana. ESPN 8 p.m. — Toronto at Washington. ESPN2 9:30 p.m. — Boston at Milwaukee. ESPN

NHL

7 p.m. — Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. NBCSP 7:30 p.m. — Minnesota at Winnipeg. USA 9:30 p.m. — Colorado at Nashville. NBCSP Saturday

COLLEGE BASEBALL

3 p.m. — Oklahoma at Texas Tech. FSSE

AUTO RACING

6:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing Monster Energy Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400. FOX

GOLF

3 p.m. — PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Third Round. CBS

MLB

4 p.m. — Cleveland at Baltimore. FS1 7 p.m. — New York Mets at Atlanta. FSSO

NBA

2:30 p.m. — Philadelphia at Miami. TNT 5 p.m. — Portland at New Orleans. TNT 7:30 p.m. — Houston at Minnesota. ESPN 10 p.m. — Oklahoma City at Utah. ESPN

NHL

3 p.m. — Columbus at Washington. NBC 3 p.m. — New Jersey at Tampa Bay or Columbus at Washington NBCSP 8 p.m. — Toronto at Boston. NBC

SOCCER

7:25 a.m. — Premier League Soccer West Bromwich Albion FC vs Liverpool FC. NBCSP 9:30 a.m. — Bundesliga Soccer Hannover 96 vs FC Bayern Munich. FS1 9:55 a.m. — Premier League Soccer Watford FC vs Crystal Palace FC. NBCSP 12:30 p.m. — Bundesliga Soccer Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen. FS1 10:30 p.m. — MLS Soccer Atlanta United FC at LA Galaxy. FSSE

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Getting To Know … Mac Bradbury Family and running has been an important part of Mac Bradbury’s life and continues to be this spring.

He remains the head cross country coach at Grayson High School, a post he’s held for more than a decade. However, he’s taking some time off from his other athletic coaching job as the distance coach for the Rams’ track and field teams this spring in order to spend some more time with his family. He recently discussed that decision, along with how family and running aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive and other subjects, with staff writer David Friedlander.

DF: So this is the first time in how long that you haven’t been coaching track in the spring?

MB: It’s been since 2012, I believe.

DF: You decided to take some time off because you needed a break?

MB: Just to be able to see my kids play soccer.

We signed them up for that, and this is a way for me to be able to take a break and spend some time with my family.

DF: How’s that going?

Do you miss coaching?

MB: At first, I had a difficult time with it, but I needed the rest. And being at home with my kids on the weekend and going to their games has worked out really well.

DF: I guess an added benefit is being able to leave to go home right after school and not head out to practice somewhere. Is that stranger than not having meets on weekends?

MB: It’s a little strange, but we’ve been busy with soccer games.

DF: How old are your kids, anyway?

MB: 12 and 10.

DF: So you’re probably going to stick with coaching just cross country for the foreseeable future?

MB: I think so. My oldest daughter, I think she wants to run cross country and track. She’s got a couple more years before

Grayson High School cross country coach Mac Bradbury has held his post for more than a decade. (Staff Photo: David Friendlander)

she gets to high school. So I’d like to coach her.

DF: Cross country has definitely been a big part of your life. Is it safe to assume you prefer that kind of running to the distance events on the track?

MB: I think it’s fair to say I enjoy cross country more. I love the sport, but track has its own advantages. It’s a lot of fun, too.

It’s hard for me to say that cross country is better. … I loved being part of cross country team. I ran at South Gwinnett for Coach (Rick) Wood. That experience was outstanding.

DF: I spoke a few weeks ago with Abby Self, who ran for you here at Grayson and is now coaching here, too. And there are more of your former runners who are now coaching. That’s got to be something you’re proud of, no?

MB: That’s why I went into coaching and teaching, because of Coach Wood and the impact he had on me during those years. And so that’s what I want to do with the kids that I coach, to have that same impact that he had on me.

DF: Since you keep bringing up Coach Wood, what are some of the most important things you’ve learned from him over the years?

MB: Running, in general, and just how to compete. Understanding

competition. Understanding (that) not every day is going to be your best day, but every day you can give your best effort. Certainly, in life, he was a huge influence on me and the person I am today. Actually, he officiated at me and my wife’s wedding. So that was definitely a unique part of our wedding.

DF: That seems to only further illustrate how much the track and cross country community in Gwinnett County has been more like an extended family over the years. At least, that’s how I’ve perceived it. Do you agree?

MB: Oh yeah, absolutely. That’s what we preach to our team. This is a family, and I think that’s why the kids enjoy it so much, not just in cross country, but when I coach track, as well. That’s the same thing that I think all the coaches here in Gwinnett County try to instill in their runners, that this is a family atmosphere. We’re about lifting each other up, and that’s just cross country (as a sport) in and of itself.

DF: Of course, there is often plenty of competition within families.

I’m sure there are a few fellow coaches you’re close with who you used to run against when you were younger. Does a lot of that competitiveness continue today with the teams you’re coaching?

MB: I don’t know if that continues today. (Mill Creek head boys cross country coach and assistant track coach) Andy Christie, he went to South Gwinnett and graduated a year before I got there, but I was able to run with him on some training runs when he came back from college. That was a huge thing for me to be able to do. And it’s awesome to be able to compete against him, but it’s not necessarily us competing against one another. But it’s a lot of fun. And it’s just fun coaching in Gwinnett County in general because of the level of competition, and the coaches that are in the county are outstanding.

It’s a lot of fun.

DF: You mentioned that at least one of your two daughters have said she wants to run for you when she gets to high school. So you’re probably going to be doing this for a while?

MB: I would like to coach (at least) until my kids graduate high school.

That’s what I’ve always said. I want to be able to, if they choose to run cross country and track, I want them to be able to be on the team. I want to be able to push them. So I think I will continue this until they graduate high school.

DF: So this break you’re currently taking from track has probably helped recharge your batteries a little. Do you think you’ll be a little more energized for the upcoming cross country season in the fall?

MB: I think so. It’s definitely going to get me energized for summer training and getting out there, getting to the park every day and running with the kids. Usually, if you talk to any of the track coaches that also coach cross country, and by the time track season’s over, we’re all just pretty much exhausted. Then a few weeks later, we jump into summer conditioning.

So my batteries will be recharged.

2018 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STAT LEADERS HITTING Batting Avg.* First Name Last Name School AB Hits Avg. Carson Taylor GAC 82 37 0.451 Michael Borah North 84 37 0.441 Chase Chaney Mountain View 76 33 0.434 Stewart Stamper Wesleyan 60 26 0.433 Robert Bennett Parkview 70 30 0.429 Jack Rasmussen Peachtree Ridge 47 20 0.426 Marc Davis South 96 40 0.417 Don Daniel Wesleyan 59 24 0.407 *Minimum 25 AB Home Runs First Name Last Name School HR Robert Bennett Parkview 4 Michael Borah North 3 Primin Brechbuhl GAC 3 Logan Cerny Parkview 3 Luke Matthews Providence 3 Charlie Taylor Wesleyan 3 RBIs First Name Last Name School RBI Marc Davis South 33 Robert Bennett Parkview 30 Luke Matthews Providence 29 Garrett Spikes Mountain View 26 Carson Taylor GAC 24 Isaiah Byars Parkview 22 Campbell Pryor GAC 22 Charlie Taylor Wesleyan 22 Michael Borah North 21 Primin Brechbuhl GAC 21 Chase Chaney Mountain View 20 Ben Johnson Providence 20 Logan Cerny Parkview 19 Jonathan French Parkview 19 Shane Lussier GAC 19 Drake Bursa Wesleyan 18 Corey Lee South 18 Kohl Nguyen Peachtree Ridge 18 Jackson Peck Mountain View 18 Stolen Bases First Name Last Name School SB Crawford Hansard Providence 22 Dominick McIntyre Peachtree Ridge 18 Ben Mottet Peachtree Ridge 17 Logan Cerny Parkview 14 Austin Paschall Lanier 14 Tylor Rowe Central 14 Cabrera Weaver South 14 Kohl Nguyen Peachtree Ridge 13 Josh Shuler North 13

PITCHING ERA* First Name Last Name School IP ER ERA Blaine Berger Mountain View 11 1/3 0 0.00 Grayson Duffy Peachtree Ridge 13 1/3 1 0.52 Robert Bennett Parkview 46 2/3 5 0.75 Logan Conn Peachtree Ridge 34 2/3 4 0.81 Ryan Nauert Peachtree Ridge 16 2 0.88 Spencer Hancock Mountain View 7 1/3 1 0.96 Dylan Schuble Mountain View 22 3 0.96 Luke Davis Archer 13 2/3 2 1.02 Xander Stephens Parkview 13 2/3 2 1.02 Braden Hays Parkview 50 8 1.12 Walker Cleveland North 42 2/3 7 1.15 Jack Rasmussen Peachtree Ridge 36 6 1.17 Cameron Binney Wesleyan 10 2 1.40 Ryan Watson North 42 2/3 9 1.47 *Minimum 7 IP Wins First Name Last Name School W L Robert Bennett Parkview 8 0 Braden Hays Parkview 7 1 Christopher Lee Wesleyan 7 1 Walker Cleveland North 6 0 Logan Conn Peachtree Ridge 6 0 Jake Edwards Hebron 6 1 Thomas Burns Archer 5 0 Jake Johnson GAC 5 0 Jack Rasmussen Peachtree Ridge 5 0 Holden Wilder Wesleyan 5 0 Wyatt Copeland Wesleyan 5 1 Corey Farrow South 5 1 Ryan Watson North 5 1 Thomas LeMaster Peachtree Ridge 5 2 Strikeouts First Name Last Name School IP K Zach Murray Lanier 61 74 Robert Bennett Parkview 46 2/3 70 Braden Hays Parkview 50 67 Jake Edwards Hebron 51 1/3 59 Simon Graf Providence — 59 Ryan Watson North 42 2/3 48 Ben Johnson Providence — 44 Cole Tillotson Providence — 44 Gavin Collyer Mountain View 33 44 Walker Cleveland North 43 43 Saves First Name Last Name School Saves Grayson Duffy Peachtree Ridge 6 Dylan Schuble Mountain View 5 Logan Cerny Parkview 3

IN BRIEF Parkview honors 11 college-bound senior athletes

Parkview honored 11 seniors who have signed with college athletic programs this week.

The group includes six soccer signees — Kurt Suhr (Coker), Max Carlson (Emory), Gerson Montano Hernandez (Piedmont), Sara Halilhodzic (Columbus State), Adi Adame (Georgia Gwinnett College) and Sophie Boone (South Carolina-Aiken).

The Panthers also celebrated basketball player Hannah Sadler (Old Dominion), volleyball player Emma Vann (Louisiana Monroe), swimmer Zoe Walker (Emory) and track and field athletes Christian Corsello (Memphis) and Brandon Harvey (Western Carolina).

Lanier’s Martin signs with Western Michigan

Lanier senior Adrian Martin announced his commitment this week to the Western Michigan University men’s basketball program.

Martin earned all-county honors from the Daily Post and the Gwinnett Tipoff Club last season after leading the Longhorns to the first state playoff victory in school history. He ranked sixth in Gwinnett in scoring (18.1) as a senior and led the county in steals per game (2.7).

The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 17.3 points as a junior and finished his career as Lanier’s scoring leader with more than 1,700 points. His 284 career 3-pointers also are the most in school history.

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North Gwinnett’s Kelsey Worthington competes in the pole vault Wednesday in the Region 6-AAAAAAA Championships at Mill Creek. (Photo: Will Hammock)

•From Page 1B ton was region champion on a difficult day of pole vaulting, helping North wrangle 82 points and the first-day lead over second-place Mill Creek (69) in the girls team standings. Peachtree Ridge (45) and Collins Hill (44) are lurking with running finals scheduled today.

With region titles from Eugene Kim in the shot put and Josh Downs in the triple jump, North also holds a narrow lead in the boys competition at 67 points, just in front of Mill Creek’s 65.5 and Peachtree Ridge’s 59.5.

“Our kids are coming out and performing,” North coach Jim Yike said. “Field events are our forte. They take pride in it. They have come out and answered the bell.”

Brown was Thursday’s only double-winner, first taking the shot put with a toss of 38 feet, 10 1/2 inches. She won on her final throw after losing the lead on the competition’s penultimate throw by Mill Creek’s Mia Anderson, who ended up second in both throwing events (37-3 3/4 in shot, 106-7 in discus).

She also uncorked her best discus attempt on her final throw, hitting 113-5 to win over Anderson and teammate Sheila Lorusso (third at 100-10).

“My best throw was the last one for discus and shot,” Brown said. “I just put it all in for the last one.”

The good day for North’s throwers continued for the boys, with teammates Kim and Zach Walters finishing first and second in the shot put. Kim was first at an impressive 48-7 1/4, while Walters’ best was 42-11 1/4.

“We’ve got a great group of kids,” Yike said. “They’re so self-motivated. They help each other. Eugene has come in and been like a coach on the field. As a firstyear thrower, he’s always watching video. He loves the sport. Kayla stepped up.

The discus isn’t her strong point. She loves the shot put. What she did in the shot put, that was insane. I’m so proud of Mia Anderson for walking in and doing what she did right on that next-tolast throw. She went ahead by 1/4 inch. For Kayla to come back and drop 38-10, I couldn’t be prouder of what that kid did today.”

Worthington’s winning height in the pole vault, 11-

•From Page 1B rush late for Tanner Pond and Phil Lane.

“We had chances,” Weber said. “We had a couple of breakaways, one (in the third period) should have been a penalty shot. It’s tough enough playing Florida, but when you’re playing two teams every night, it makes it difficult. Our guys deserved a better fate than they got at the end of that game.”

Stymied in the first period, Florida grabbed a 1-0 lead on Kirkpatrick’s straightforward wrister from inside the circle 4:05 into the second.

Kirkpatrick’s team-leading third goal of the playoffs came with six seconds left in

North REGION 6-AAAAAAA Track and Field Championships at Mill Creek Team Standings BOYS 1. North Gwinnett, 67 2. Mill Creek, 65.5 3. Peachtree Ridge, 59.5 4. Collins Hill, 31 5. Discovery, 19 6. Mountain View, 17 7. Duluth, 13 GIRLS 1. North Gwinnett, 82 2. Mill Creek, 69 3. Peachtree Ridge, 45 4. Collins Hill, 44 5. Discovery, 18 6. Mountain View, 10 7. Duluth, 2

6, wasn’t what she wanted, but it was still 2 feet ahead of her closest competitors, Peachtree Ridge’s Hanna Taylor and North’s Sydney Ross. The region title is the next step for the junior, who wants to bounce back after a disappointing sophomore season.

A quadriceps injury cost her a good portion of last season, leaving her at less than her best for state.

But she has performed well this season, including a county championship last month at the same Mill Creek venue.

“Kelsey fighting the wind the way she did was great,” Yike said. “They were all struggling with it. But to still hit that 11-6, we’re excited about her for state.

She’s been vaulting very, very well.”

Worthington, whose best is 12-2 1/4, is hopeful of high 12s by the end of the season.

“It was definitely tough (in the wind), me and my teammate (Ross) were both struggling,” she said. “But it was a mind over matter sort of thing, just try to do the best you can in the conditions. I wasn’t totally satisfied with my performance, but it is what it is on a day like this. … I really wanted at least 12-3 1/2 and more in the 12-6 range, but when I got here and the wind was so bad, I realized it probably wasn’t going to happen today, so I wanted 12 to stay consistent to where I’ve been.”

Downs was the North boys’ top scorer, winning the triple jump at 44-0 over Peachtree Ridge’s Michael Williams (42-7 1/2) and North’s Emmanuel Joseph (42-6). He also was runnerup in the long jump, which was won by Mill Creek’s Parker Wroble at 21-7 3/4 (to Downs’ 21-5).

Trisstan Weddington (second in high jump, fourth in long jump) also was important for the North boys, while the Bulldog girls got boosts from Maisonne Jones (second in high jump and long jump) and Aliah Kitchens (second in triple jump).

Collins Hill and Peachtree Ridge finished the day with a trio of region champions each.

The Eagles won twice in boys events, first with Darwin Lisbey in the discus.

His throw of 139-11 bested the second-place toss of 133-6 by Mill Creek’s Myles Jackson. Kai Brickey gave Collins Hill another win in the day’s only running final, placing first in the 1,600-meter run at 4 minutes, 32.84 seconds.

Brickey pulled away from a pair of Peachtree Ridge runners in the next two spots, Alex Haggard (4:34.05) and Chase Condra (4:34.08).

Collins Hill’s other win came from Desiree Conner in the long jump. Her winning leap was 17-2 1/2.

Tarris Bouie was Peachtree Ridge’s lone boys winner, clearing the high jump at 6-4. The Lions’ girls wins were from Paityn House in the triple jump at 37-4 3/4 and from Mary Kathryn Knott in the 1,600.

Knott’s time of 5:16.84 was five seconds ahead of Mill Creek sisters Camryn (5:21.082) and Marisa (5:21.088), who had a duel at the finish line for second.

Discovery’s Jalia Bryant didn’t have her best day — she holds the stadium record at 5-8 — but still repeated as high jump champion at 5-2. Mountain View got its lone win in the pole vault from Adam Keller. Keller’s winning height of 14-6 was 2 feet higher than runnerup Jackson Miller of Mill Creek.

Glads a power play.

The Gladiators answered on their own power play at 10:11 and took their first lead of the series at 13:49.

Nesbitt tied the game 1-1 with a rocket from the circle that clipped the post and crossbar before going into the far corner. The puck came to rest right behind the goal line as Nesbitt gave a powerful fist pump.

Sparks sparked the play that finally gave Atlanta a lead, breaking up a D-to-D pass and pushing the puck into transition. Tanner Pond battled for the puck along the boards and fed it to Taylor Stefishen in the slot.

Booth clipped Stefishen’s looping shot with his glove,

but didn’t get enough of it and it dribbled over the goal line for a 2-1 lead.

“Atlanta is playing us hard,” Florida head coach Brad Ralph said. “Every game has been a close game, right down to the wire. It’s taking a full 60 minutes.

It’s playoff hockey. They’re battling. Everything is on the line so nothing is easy.”

The Gladiators killed off an extended 5-on-3 power play down the stretch — only to have the Everblades forge a 2-2 tie with 50.4 seconds left in the period.

Vladar was on his stomach after making an initial save and Justin Kea had a yawning net for the tying goal.

triggered by his allergies.

Pollen kills him.

Perhaps the most nervous person at Coolray Field that day was his father, Kevin Edwards.

Pride for his son and a poignant sense of fulfillment created an emotional cocktail that the Jamaica native grappled with throughout the match.

Professional soccer was always a dream for Kevin Edwards, but wasn’t feasible at the time he was Kendall’s age. Kevin Edwards left Jamaica after high school in 1989 to play four years on a full scholarship at Berry College. When Kevin Edwards graduated and ran out of eligibility, there was no pipeline to becoming a professional soccer player in the United States — at least not in the same way Major League Soccer academies are currently structured.

The league didn’t even exist until 1996.

Kevin Edwards was already accepted to graduate school at Georgia Tech to study civil engineering. Even if he pursued a professional tryout, the lifestyle wasn’t as enticing.

“I weighed that versus I needed to move on and get my career going,” Kevin Edwards said.

“Soccer, for me at that time, wasn’t as feasible.”

But his son is truly living that dream as he continues to study at Rivers Academy in Atlanta while training with Atlanta United 2. While it may have once been Kevin’s dream, the father of three is wary of imposing that emotional pressure on his son.

His job as a father is to support his son’s development beyond his own dreams and ambitions, but the dream Kendall Edwards is living is truly his own, not his dad’s.

When Kendall began to take soccer seriously during tournaments with the Gwinnett Soccer Academy — the complex is a five-minute drive from his home in Lilburn — his father was cognizant not to sound critical of his son after matches. The first question he asked was always, “What did

•From Page 1B the two days of the meet), and we won 11 events, including the (3,200-meter relay). I haven’t counted (the totals) yet, but we qualified in every event that we wanted to qualify in, except the 100 (meters).

“I knew the cold weather was unexpected, but I feel like our girls were able to show up and get the job done. We even had some girls set new (personal records).”

True, there were plenty of personal-best times from Brookwood’s girls teams, but the personal best that opened the most eyes on the day came from Long.

The Parkview senior fought off a strong crosswind, as well as Brookwood’s Nick Ramey, to post a time of 46.42 seconds in the 400, edging the Broncos’ junior, whose time of 46.55 seconds was nearly as impressive.

Those times were the fourth- and fifth-fastest times in the nation in the event so far this year, and Long’s time also set a new all-time county record of 47.3763 set by Norcross’ Natan Strother at the 2014 Class AAAAAA state meet.

Combined with his victory in a time of 21.20 seconds in the 200, plus his role in both of the Panthers’ title

Edwards your coaches say?” Then, “What do you think about that?” Kevin Edwards wanted to have a conversation with his son, not be his coach at home.

He’s always tried to provide assistance to Kendall when he can, even if it’s kicking the ball at home or practicing headers on weekends. “(My dad) has always been my guide,” Kendall said. “The thing I like is he’s never been too imposing on me. He’s never been like, ‘Kendall you have to do this because I love this.’ It’s always been, ‘Do you want this, yes or no? If you do want it, I support you 100 percent.’”

It may not have been clear when he was 9 or 10 years old, but Edwards is serious about his budding soccer career at 17 years old. Since he left Parkview to join the Atlanta United Academy, Edwards’ training regimen has increased in intensity and frequency.

On GSA teams, Edwards was always “the guy,” the team’s reliable striker at virtually every age.

Edwards moved to center back when he played for Jamaica in the 2016 qualifiers and stayed at that position with the Atlanta United Academy. Once he arrived at the training ground in Marietta, he realized he had to earn his spot, perhaps for the first time ever.

It doesn’t matter if you have a bad day at school or if you left the house with your parents upset at you. Once Edwards hits the pitch with Atlanta United, those distractions stay outside the training ground gates.

“I felt, personally, it was the next step,” Edwards said. “With the MLS academy, we started before the first team. So I felt like this was a way to get myself out there.”

Edwards recognized the challenge he was undertaking, but it progressed perhaps even faster than he expected when Annan told him he was playing with the big kids earlier this month. Suddenly, the players Edwards had previously looked up to were competing with him for playing time.

Edwards isn’t one to be

intimidated by the rigors of training or academics, his father said. He’s not in it alone either, said Atlanta United 2 captain Jack Metcalf.

“We were all there at some stage,” Metcalf said.

“Whether it was stepping into a college team with seniors and juniors, or playing the academy in Liverpool, we’re in that situation. We know it’s tough and we have to do the best we can to get (academy players) up to speed.”

Edwards was composed in his debut, according to Donnelly, but there were some mistakes as well.

Heinemann did score Penn FC’s lone goal, but that mistake — Edwards’ or otherwise — isn’t as important to Donnelly in this stage of his development.

“I think we saw in the Penn FC match that his maturity and calmness in the moment was impressive,” Donnelly said. “Not every touch was perfect, not every decision was perfect, but that’s less important than him handling the moment well. And he did play well, there’s no doubt about that.”

Edwards has a scholarship from N.C. State in his back pocket if he decides his best option is to focus on academics or pursue an extra year or two of development. It’s not impossible he signs a pro contract with a different club once he graduates from the academy.

Since Edwards committed to N.C. State, though, his development clock has accelerated.

Robinson is available to return to Atlanta United 2’s lineup Saturday against Louisville City FC since Gonzalez Pirez and Michael Parkhurst are both back in the fold for the first team. Predicting Edwards’ next opportunity with the USL side is less clear than what his approach will be when that time comes again.

“I always try to take it upon myself, if I can stop (my assignment) and win my individual battle,” he said. “Hopefully the team can back me up and we can get a win, whether it’s an academy game, or I’m playing for Jamaica or Atlanta United 2.”

Long FANS CHOICE SPRING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Who: Nick Ramey School: Brookwood Sport: Track and field Class: Junior Highlights: Broke school records in the 200- and 400-meter runs at the Spartan Invitational Coach Eric Rovie’s take: “Nick is an outrageously fast 200- and 400-(meter) runner, and he’s going to help a (1,600 relay team). … He’s a fantastic athlete.”

teams in the 400 and 1,600 relays, the record in the 400 marked a better day for Long than even he imagined.

“I feel like I’m getting toward my potential,” Long said. “(The 400 time was) kind of (surprising). … I knew I had it in me, but I just had to bring it out, and (Ramey) pushed me. … I want to take it down to 45.9.

That’s my ultimate goal.”

Long also combined with Panther teammates Christian Malloy, Keith Williams and Matthew Chavers to win the 400 relay, and with Chavers, Marquis Lynch and Brandon Harvey to win the 1,600 relay.

As dominating as Long was on the boys side, Ferris had just as big a day among the girls competitors, winning the 200 (25.32) and 400 (58.31) and being a part of the Broncos’ winning 400 (with Carlie Turner, Alyssa Keeling and Mor-

gan Bentley) and 1,600 (with Turner, Benley and MaKenna Hillmer) relay teams.

Other standout individuals in the girls meet included Berkmar’s Saraphina Massaquoi, who won the 100-meter dash (12.16) and 300 hurdles (44.96), and Brookwood’s Imani Harrison (100 hurdles), Reese Saddler (800), Hannah Gatland (3,200) and the 3,200 relay team of Sophia Rodriguez, Jessica Evenschick, Katelyn Hubbard and Emma Rhodes.

On the boys side, individual winners included Central Gwinnett’s Khmari Thompson (100) and Axel Avalos (800), Brookwood’s David Crawford (110 hurdles), Harrison Miller (300 hurdles), Luke McNeil (3,200) and the Broncos’ 3,200 relay team of William Edinger, Matthew Tharakan, Will Bray and Seth Wheeler.

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Wesleyan off to strong start at area track meet

By Jack Leo

vancing to next week.

She will be joined by Staff Correspondent triple jumper Callie DaLILBURN — It vis, who finished second was only 9 a.m. when with a jump of 34-1 1/4. buses began rolling up In the girls long jump, to Providence Christian Meagan Lynch gave Academy for the Area Wesleyan another win 2 Class-A Private track with a jump of 17-9 3/4, and field meet. while teammate Sutton Hebron Christian, West (5-0) placed second Providence Christian and in the high jump.

Wesleyan were among In the boys long jump, nine different schools Billy Stepp finished represented in the meet third with a leap of 41Thursday. Athletes from 11. Matthew Stainback these three schools all also will join his teamcame looking to advance mates at the sectionto the sectional finals als after a fourth-place taking place next week finish in the boys pole at Landmark Christian. vault. Stainback’s efforts Thursday saw all proved to be just enough field-event finals, the to beat his competifinal for the 1,600-meter tion when he narrowly run and prelims for all cleared the bar at 12-6, other running events, making him the sixth except for the 3,200-me- Wesleyan field-event ter run. The top four in athlete to advance to the each event qualified for sectional finals. sectionals, while the top Mac Howe qualified to four in the two distance go straight to state with events advanced straight a fourth-place finish in to state in three weeks. the 1,600 with a time of Sophomore Avyonce 4:36.43.

Carter gave Wesleyan a Several Hebron strong start in shot put athletes also advanced with a throw of 111 feet, Thursday. For the boys, 4 inches, lifting herself Ryver Morrow finished to victory. third in the pole vault at “It was amazing,” 12-6. Joining Morrow is Carter said. “I feel very fellow teammate Troy proud, even though I Allen, who won the boys know it wasn’t my best.” long jump at 21-3 1/2.

Carter plans to conAllen began the year tinue to work hard at as a triple jumper and practice in preparation didn’t try long jumping for the sectional finals until halfway through next week. the season.

“I really do love doing “I did (long jumping) this,” she said. sophomore year, so I Carter also placed still knew how to do it a fourth in shot put with a little bit, but just getting throw of 26-1 1/2 inches with my coach, working and will advance to next the knee drive, working week’s sectional finals in my landing, and then I that event as well. started enjoying it more Carter isn’t the only than triple, honestly,” he Wesleyan athlete adsaid. “It was something

fun to do, I got excited about it and I gave it my all, and I came out of here with a win.”

Allen also did well in his triple jump, finishing in fourth with a jump of 40-9.

The Hebron girls also had a strong showing, punching two tickets to the sectional finals in girls pole vault. Julia Goldschmidt finished second with an 8-6 vault, while Rachel Ruff came in fourth with another 8-6 vault.

Brandon Potra also qualified for the state meet, winning the 1,600 with a time of 4:29.82.

Providence sent three field athletes to the sectional finals. In boys long jump, Roosevelt Trammel placed fourth with a jump of 20-7 1/4.

Clara Ann Hammel won girls shot put with a throw of 30-2 1/2. Maddie Wheatly also placed third in the girls high jump at 4-8.

Providence also sent one runner straight to state in the girls’ 1600 when Jennifer Woollery finished in third place with a time of 5:33.

“Before every race, I have a race plan, so I try to execute my race plan,” Woollery said. “My race plan is to be smooth and consistent, get a good start and get a strong finish.”

All three schools hope to continue to see their athletes succeed at the rest of the regional finals Saturday and in the sectional and state finals yet to come.

All running event finals will be held Saturday beginning at 11 a.m.

PREP ROUNDUP

South baseball extends its winning streak to 10 games

By Scott Smith scott.smith @gwinnettdailypost.com

COVINGTON — After clinching second place in Region 8-AAAAAAA last night, South Gwinnett ended its region play with a 4-3 win at Newton County on Tuesday night for its 10th win in a row.

Bailey Shannon gave South (20-10, 10-5) a 3-0 lead in the first inning with a three-run double, while Marc Davis finished 1-for-3 with an RBI. Also helping with the bats were Corey Farrow (2-for-4, run), Cory Lee (hit, two runs) and Mason Snodgrass (2-for-3).

The win went to Jackson McCarthy, who threw four innings. Bailey Shannon followed with 2 1/3 innings work, while Davis recorded the final two outs for the save.

Up next for South is a first-round Class AAAAAAA playoff series at home next Friday against Norcross.

BASEBALL BASEBALL Hebron 8, Athens Christian 0 DACULA — Hebron Christian Academy ended its Region 8-A schedule a perfect 10-0 with an 8-0 shutout at home over Athens Christian on Thursday night.

Jake Edwards was the winning pitcher, going all seven innings with five hits and seven strikeouts while helping himself at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Landon Jones also drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, while Jesse Bailey finished 2-for-w with a double and an RBI. Asher Miller and Noah Rush also each had a hit for Hebron (14-13 overall).

Loganville Christian 6, Central Gwinnett 3 LAWRENCEVILLE —

Central Gwinnett pitchers allowed just one earned run on Thursday night, but Loganville Christian was still able to take home a 6-3 win in a nonregion game.

Tylor Rowe started for Central (8-20) and went four innings with no earned runs, while Freddie Matheus followed with one earned run in three innings.

Matheus also went 2-for-2 with a double, triple and an RBI, while Wade Crider finished 3-for-4 with an RBI. Hebron 17, Tallulah Falls 2 (three innings) LILBURN — Every starter for Hebron reached base and scored at least one run as the Storm pummelled Tallulah Falls 17-2 in three innings on Thursday night.

Wesley Anderson pitched all three innings for the Storm (17-12, 6-4) and allowed three hits and struck out two, while going 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs at the plate.

Simon Graf also had a big day with the bat, going 2-for-2 with a triple and five RBIs. BOYS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER Providence 2, Walker 1 LILBURN — Providence concluded its regular season with a 2-1 win at home on Thursday night against Walker.

Camden Warner put the Storm (9-7-1) up 1-0 with a goal in the first half, while Sam Burnette provided the second goal in the second half.

Providence will be at home next Friday to open the Class A state playoffs.

Grayson 4, Mill Creek 3 (PKs) LOGANVILLE — Grayson came back from a 3-0 deficit to nip Mill Creek 4-3 on Thursday night, winning the match in penalty kicks.

Rodrigo Ayala scored one goal for the Rams (15-2), while Joseph Lieto provided two more. Grayson was able to convert two of its penalty kicks, while keeper David Martinez stopped all four PKs taken by Mill Creek.

GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER Mountain View 2, Jackson Co. 1 (PKs) JEFFERSON — Mountain View ended its regular season with a 2-1 win at Jackson County, taking the match with a 4-2 edge in penalty kicks.

Kennedy Jackson scored the goal in regulation early in the second half off a throw in from Bri Williams. The Bears (10-7-1) also received a boost during the penalty kicks with two saves from keeper Shelby Suppes.

GIRLS LACROSSE GIRLS LACROSSE Mountain View 17, Lanier 0 LAWRENCEVILLE — Mountain View shut out visiting Lanier 17-0 on Thursday night to run its record to 12-5.

Eleven different players scored for the Bears, including one goal each from Shelby Glasgow, Katie Crowe, Bella Darwish and Madison Joyce.

BOYS LACROSSE BOYS LACROSSE Lanier 19, Gainesville 5 SUGAR HILL — Lanier improved to 10-6 on the season with a 19-5 win at home over Gainesville on Thursday.

Makenzie Rannals led the Longhorns with eight goals, while Gavin Keniston followed with five goals and five assists. Keeper Andre Martinez also had a solid night with eight saves.

BOYSBOYS GOLF GOLF Kraus leads Archer over Wesleyan MONROE — Archer notched a win at Providence Club on Thursday afternoon, beating Collins Hill 171 to 192.

Sam Krause led the Tigers with a two-over 38.

Hebron gets past Wesleyan DACULA — Hebron defeated Wesleyan in a dual match on Thursday at Hamilton Mill, outshooting the Wolves 160 to 177.

Low score for Wesleyan was a 39 from Brogan MacInnis.

GWINNETT GRADS

Dacula grad Keeli Waugh made history Monday in Columbus State’s sweep of North Carolina-Pembroke, belting four home runs and 13 RBIs in the doubleheader. (Photo: Columbus State)

Record day for Waugh features 4 HRs, 13 RBIs

By Will Hammock

Collins Hill’s Calli Star was 6-for-9 with six RBIs and six runs scored, while Mill Creek’s McKenzie With her college softFagioli went 4-for-7 with ball career winding down, three RBIs and five runs Keeli Waugh delivered an scored. unforgettable day.

SOFTBALL The Dacula grad made Coursey history Monday in Coreaches milestone lumbus State’s sweep of Georgia College North Carolina-Pembroke, standout Holland Coursey belting four home runs achieved a milestone with and 13 RBIs in the her 200th career hit last doubleheader. She became weekend. the first player in Peach The Lanier grad went Belt Conference history 2-for-2 and scored three to hit two grand slams in runs in Game 1 of a sweep the same game, finishing of Flagler, getting her Game 1 with eight RBIs, 200th hit with a thirdthe most ever by a Peach inning single. Her sister, Belt player in a conferHannah Coursey, had a ence game. two-run triple in Game 1.

Waugh, who went 7-forHolland Coursey added 9 in the two games, ina two-run double in Game cluding a double, also hit 2. for the cycle two weeks BASEBALL earlier. The outfielder has Gassert honored as a .303 batting average LaGrange repeats with 10 home runs and 30 Norcross grad Jacob RBIs on the season.

Gassert played a big role Two other Gwinnett in LaGrange repeating as grads, both seniors, also USA South Conference contributed to Columbus champion last week, earnState’s big sweep. ing all-tournament honors

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as his team advanced to next month’s NCAA Regionals.

The senior, who missed time last season with an injury, made his biggest contributions in LaGrange’s second tournament win. He hit a game-tying, three-run home run in the fifth inning that eventually forced extra innings, then led off the 10th with a single and scored the game-winning run. He finished that win 4-for-5.

Gassert then went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the next game, powering LaGrange into the finals.

He has a .325 batting average this season with three home runs, 27 RBIs, 11 stolen bases and four triples.

Gwinnett Grads is a column that runs on Fridays spotlighting achievements of past Gwinnett standouts. Coaches and parents are urged to send suggestions via email to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com.

Defending champs host Falcons to kickoff season Field level Media The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will kick off the NFL season with a Thursday night game Sept. 8 against the visiting Atlanta Falcons, the league announced Thursday while revealing the full 2018 schedule.

The Eagles also will play prime-time games against all three of their NFC rivals: at the New York Giants on Thursday, Oct. 11; vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 11; and vs. the Washington Redskins on Monday, Dec. 3. Philadelphia also will visit the Los Angeles Rams at night on Sunday, Dec. 16.

A rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Game is on tap for Oct. 7, when the Minnesota Vikings visit Philadelphia.

England will get a firsthand look at the champs when the Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 28 at London’s Wembley Stadium.

The AFC champion New England Patriots will open at home against the Houston Texans on Sept. 9. The Patriots and the Jaguars will meet in a rematch of last season’s AFC title game on Sept.

16. New England will play at night five times in a seven-game span from Sept. 23-Nov. 4.

A matchup of superstar quarterbacks is set for

ATLANTA FALCONS 2018 SCHEDULE PRESEASON Friday, Aug. 10 at Jets, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17 vs. Chiefs, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26 at Jaguars, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 30 vs. Dolphins, 7 p.m.

REGULAR SEASON Week 1 Thursday, Sept. 6 at Eagles, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) Week 2 unday, Sept. 16 vs. Panthers, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 3 Sunday, Sept. 23 vs. Saints, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 4 Sunday, Sept. 30 vs. Bengals, 1 p.m. (CBS) Week 5 Sunday, Oct. 7 at Steelers, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 6 Sunday, Oct. 14 vs. Buccaneers, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 7 Monday, Oct. 22 vs. Giants, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) Week 8 Bye Week 9 Sunday, Nov. 4 at Redskins, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 10 Sunday, Nov. 11 at Browns, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 11 Sunday, Nov. 18 vs. Cowboys, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 22 at Saints, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) Week 13 Sunday, Dec. 2 vs. Ravens, 1 p.m. (CBS) Week 14 Sunday, Dec. 9 at Packers, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 15 Sunday, Dec. 16 vs. Cardinals, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 16 Sunday, Dec. 23 at Panthers, 1 p.m. (Fox) Week 17 Sunday, Dec. 30 at Buccaneers, 1 p.m. (Fox)

Nov. 4 when Tom Brady’s Patriots play host to Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers.

In London action aside from the Eagles-Jaguars game, the Oakland Raiders will oppose the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 14 at

Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium, and the Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans will meet on Oct. 21 at Wembley.

The Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs will play in Mexico City on Nov. 19.

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CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS INVITATION TO BID PROJECT DESCRIPTION Lilburn, Georgia, is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified manufacturers to provide all materials and equipment for the proposed play structures that will be installed at the renovated Lilburn City Park.

BIDDING Sealed bids are to be addressed to: LILBURN CITY HALL BID # COL2018 – PLAYGROUND/5.3.18 Attn: Bill Johnsa, City Manager 340 Main Street Lilburn, GA 30047 Until 2:00 P.M. EST, on May 3, 2018 No Telegraph / Fax bids will be considered.

BID PACKAGES Bid Packages will be available on April 20th, 2018 and may be obtained at: LILBURN CITY HALL, 2nd Floor 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047 ATTN: Kathy Hill, Office Administrator SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire Invitation to Bid package, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document.

Questions about any aspect of the Invitation to Bid, or the project, shall be in writing via email to: LOSE & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONTACT FOR PROJECT: David Young, Lose and Associates Email: dyoung@loseassoc.com (678) 804-6682 Deadlines: The deadline for submission of questions relative to the Invitation to Bid is: April 27th, 5:00 P.M. EST, 2018. All relevant questions and requests for clarification received by Lose and Associates, Inc. and the corresponding responses will be assembled into an addendum and provided to all bidders identified on the bidder’s list. Upon posting, persons on the bid list will be notified via email. Once the submission deadline has passes, all submissions will be final.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE THERE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC OUT CRY AT 1885 CONNERS CT. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 04/11/2018 AT 4:30 P.M. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE, DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA SECTION 4011-5 AS FOLLOWS: YEAR MAKE MODEL V.I.N. # 2009 LEXUS IS 250 / JTHBK262192086605 929-544633, 4/20,27 THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON APRIL 21, 2018. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 21 APRIL 2018 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www. swsatlanta.com 2009 Honda CBR600 JH2PC40039K200277 *** STOLEN/UNRECOVERED *** 2004 Kawasaki Z1000 JKAZXCC124A011911 2003 Yamaha Motor PW80 JYA3RV0373A033680 Hooper 20’ Flatbed Trailer NO VIN Panterra Dirtbike 50cc NO VIN 2014 Zhejiang Jonway Denali YY50QT-22 L8YTCAPY6ES600136 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1G1PK5SB8D7116430 2008 Ford Edge 2FMDK49C48BA14554 2010 Dodge Charger 2B3CA3CVXAH117196 2013 Chrysler 200 1C3CCBBGXDN719845 2009 Dodge Journey 3D4GG47BX9T227045 2002 Ford Focus 1FAFP38322W346255 2006 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08T56W425832 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 WDBUF70J96A822878 2005 Audi A6 WAUDG74F75N093465 2009 Pontiac Vibe 5Y2SP67889Z420083 2000 Chrysler Voyager 2C4GJ253XYR706002 Ford F-150 NO VIN 2003 Ford Escape 1FMYU02113KA03247 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWRZ71K78M035162 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WS553289263945

PUBLIC NOTICE (START) TowerCom V, LLC proposes to construct a 179-foot overall height monopole telecommunications structure located near 6770 Dawson Blvd, Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia (33° 54’ 21.8”, -84° 13’ 47.3”). The structure would be lit with FAA Style E Lighting. TowerCom V, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed telecommunications structure may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Ms. Bazzill can be reached at (770) 667-2040 ext. 111. Comments must be received within 30 days.

In addition, any interested party may also request further environmental review of the proposed action by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1307. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system or mailed to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 within 30 days of the date that this notice is published. Instruction for filing an online Request for Environmental Review can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest. Refer to File No. A1101657 when submitting the request and to view the specific information about the proposed action.

U1488. RJE 928-544903, 4/20

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE THERE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC OUT CRY AT 4455 BUSINESS PARK CT, SW LILBURN, GA 30047 AT 4:30 P.M. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE, DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA SECTION 40-11-5 AS FOLLOWS: YEAR MAKE MODEL V.I.N. # 2003 GMC SONOMA / 1GTCS14H438123903 929-544631, 4/20,27

1999 Audi A6 WAUAA24B0XN055504 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16T1YG166031 2006 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA66256A021392 *** REBUILT *** 2003 Ford E-250 1FTNE24L13HA64688 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D16C240982 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E949282609 2002 Honda Civic 1HGEM21582L060997 2004 Honda Civic 2HGES16584H635351 1998 Nissan Frontier 1N6DD26S9WC379904 2003 Volvo S60 YV1RH59H132252381 *** REBUILT *** 2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 WDBHA29G9YA850712 2005 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E75C875496 2006 Volvo S60 YV1RS592562502285 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDT13S052276015 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 2D8GP44L75R361908 1995 Ford Explorer 1FMDU34X4SUC20098 2003 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA56653A028593 2000 Honda CR-V JHLRD284XYS001691 2014 TaoTao Scooter L9NTELKF3E1000532 2008 Honda Civic 1HGFA16818L115213 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2GCEC19V7Y1369777 2000 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR07S0YW402695 1997 Ford F-150 1FTDX18W0VNB22704 2003 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR32E53Z092935 2003 Honda CR-V SHSRD78843U104505 929-542434, 4/6,13,20 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows:

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Year; Make; Model; VIN 1 1999 Buick Park Avenue 1G4CW52K7X4651129 2 2005 Saab 9-3 YS3FH49Y551035596 3 2001 Nissan Pathfinder JN8DR07X21W513652 4 2004 Chrysler Pacifica 2C4GM68484R511156 5 1998 Ford F-150 1FTZX07W2WKB49357 6 1998 Infiniti Q45 JNKBY31A3WM401567 7 1998 GMC Jimmy 1GKDT13W3W2541415 8 1994 Acura Legend JH4KA7667RC012196 9 1996 Ford Explorer 1FMDU32P1TZA65937 10 2000 Ford Focus 1FAFP34P0YW386660 11 2007 Nissan Altima 1N4BL21E17C230120 12 2006 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AB26F76E016503 13 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 1B7HC13Y21J191644 14 2002 Jeep Liberty 1J4GK48K92W148258 15 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMRU1764YLA14226 16 2000 Honda Civic 1HGEJ6679YL034136 17 2005 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K35U427856 18 2000 Isuzu NPR JALB4B146Y7010463 19 2004 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K34U793685 20 2005 Pace Trailer 4FPFB10145G095982 21 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG56632A020923 22 2005 Dodge Stratus 1B3EL46T45N674492 23 2003 Mercury Sable 1MEFM55S13A613179 24 2008 Ford Escape 1FMCU03Z68KA54975 25 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG56472A010913 26 1995 Toyota Camry 4T1SK12E5SU618360 27 1999 GMC Savana 1GDHG31R8X1134588 28 2003 Saturn ION 1G8AG52F53Z179192 29 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 1G1JH52F037257255 30 2006 Infiniti G25x JNKCV51F66M605364 31 2012 Infiniti G37 JN1CV6AP1CM623043 32 1994 BMW 325is WBABF3323REF48497 33 2001 Lincoln LS 1LNHM87A71Y617706 34 1996 Toyota Corolla 2T1BB02E6TC140656 35 1994 Infiniti J30 JNKAY21D6RM111599 36 1997 Toyota Corolla 1NXBB02E0VZ583449 37 2007 Lexus RX 400h JTJGW31U472005441 38 2001 Mazda MPV JM3LW28G510179928 39 2004 Kia Amanti KNALD124445024038 40 2003 Ford Taurus 1FAFP53U83A247952 41 2002

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Honda Accord 1HGCG56732A043465 42 2003 Saturn VUE 5GZCZ53B43S884268 43 2006 Chevrolet HHR 3GNDA13D06S578935 44 2000 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K0YU677905 45 1995 Mercury Villager 4M2DV11W0SDJ33150 46 1991 Lexus LS 400 JT8UF11E8M0087358 47 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WP522851275777 48 1997 Toyota Camry 4T1BF22K1VU031934 48 2005 Ford F-150 1FTRX12WX5NA61697 50 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4EX58SXTC140350 51 2002 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1NE52JX2M549106 52 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AK55F977311431 53 2004 Hyundai XG350 KMHFU45E34A360966 54 1992 Toyota Camry JT2VK14E6N0083266 55 2002 Mercury Cougar 1ZWHT61L525618497 929-542710, 4/13,20,27 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows : 1. 2004 Buick Century 2G4WS52J041182005 2. 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K089255054 3. 2003 Acura TL 19UUA56883A077840 4. 2004 Toyota Camry 4T1BF32K14U573782 5. 2007 Toyota Camry 4T4BE46K87R011505 6.

2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 4JGAB57E43A411196 929-544556, 4/20,27 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 May 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., 3140 Main St W, Snellville GA 30078 phone (770) 9856696. Review 9:30 a.m.

2003 Acura 3.2TL VIN: 19UUA56633A016037 929-543362, 4/13,20 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 May 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., 3331 Piney Cove, Loganville GA 30052 phone (770) 757-7741. Review 9:30 a.m.

2006 Ford E350 VIN: 1FTSS34P76DA83908 929-543365, 4/13,20 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 May 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., 6050 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084; phone (770) 806-1330. Review 9:30 a.m.

2009 Toyota Camry VIN: 4T1BE46K99U283820 929-543363, 4/13,20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 3766 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 to satisfy a lien on May 10th, 2018 at approx. 2:00 pm at www. storagetreasures.com] Name Unit # General Description of Property Kenneth Nelson 264 Household Items Geetanandana Poosarla 253 Household Items Lamont Graham 285 Household Items Katherine B Loudermilk 418 Household Items Jules Rhodes 2 3 2 Household Items 929-543743, 4/20,27 The following rooms will be sold at the public auction on May 1, 2018 it will be starting at 3653 Memorial Dr Decatur Ga, 30032 the auction starts at 8:30 a.m.

Uhaul International Accts Payable PO Box 21505 Phoenix Az, 85036 3653 Memorial Dr Dec Ga, 30032 404-286-9752 776028 DAVID SAYRES AA0999T 776028 GLENN TEAGUE AA0905T 776028 CHRISTY PARK A

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS AA0773T 776028 CHRISTY PARK AA0804T 776028 tiawana bunkley 2319 776028 mahalia gray 2424 776028 MATTHEW STONE AA0874T 776028 FRED DYER AA0825T 776028 keisha robinson 2038 776028 rembert Owens 2422 776028 Kenneth Warbington 1635 776028 DANA BLE AA0796T 776028 Robert White 1246 776028 STARLENE ANDERSON AA0979T 776028 Kevin McHenry 2155 776028 DANA BLE AA0793T 2951 NE Expwy Chamblee Ga, 30341 770-458-8353 776058 Erwin Johnson 1408 776058 KELLY HUGHES 1719 776058 WYLESA COLVIN 2513 2885 Clairmont Rd Ne Atlanta Ga, 30329 404-3150681 776034 BROOKE VAN DYKE B399 776034 Who Room A348 776034 MAHBUBUR MIAH A380 2175 Piedmont Rd Ne Atl Ga, 30324 404-815-0262 776035 CARLA SOW A544 776035 CECIL MANSKER A369 776035 sye kidane A597 776035 AAMINA ABDUL-ALIYY A124 776035 Michelle Binford B425 776035 SHANA PERRY A563 776035 robert brown A508 776035 Brett Michael C203 776035 antywone brewster A527 776035 AIESHA HASSAN A707 300 peters St Sw Atl Ga, 30313 404-681-0502 776053 Ricdricous Bryant 6334 776053 WILLARD STAMPS 4203 776053 MALIKA FRANKLIN 3182 776053 OLIVIA NIGHTINGALE 3015 776053 CHRISTINA CARROLL 6004 776053 LEE FRANCIS 3193 776053 Todd Jenkins 6524 776053 JAMES DAVIS 1106 776053 Antoinette Goggins 1603 776053 eddie brooks 4815 776053 Rickey Johsnon 6639 776053 Rondelrick Drummer 2618 776053 lashondria Bennett 6543 776053 CHAKEETHA SPANN 1301 776053 ANgela Jackson 2219 776053 LEVI GAYNOR 3122 776053 Michael Woods 6087 776053 BREYANN BOLLING 4607 776053 WILGEENS ROSENBERG 6624 776053 Nakita Arrington stvens 6417 776053 LAWERNCE JACKSON 6063 776053 NIKISHKA IYENGAR 4754 776053 GRANGER SUMMERSET 6362 776053 Ronnie Sylvester 1718 776053 lakeisha davis 4004 776053 MIchael Hunt 6356 776053 CHAKA CAMPBELL 6184 2866 Forrest Hills Dr Sw Atl Ga, 30315 404-768-0781 776060 LARQUIETTA GRADY 3080 776060 Amanda Brooks 1004 776060 KILEY BARNES 0140 776060 TRIANA KINSON 3120 776060 DEREK JOHNSON 3

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 3081 776060 GWENDOLYN HOLLIS 0224 776060 carl watts 3117 776060 TERRI DORTCH 1063 776060 Barbara Williams 1032 4374 Thurman Rd Forest Park Ga, 30297 404-3663620 776054 clarissa WILLIAMS A10 776054 KEANNA BARNES 1515 776054 Kevin Tatem 2111 4540 Washington Rd College Park Ga, 30337 404763-0000 776084 LONDON WILLIAMS 0211 776084 ANTHONY ZEIGLER 0421 776084 TONYA WOODS 1107 776084 alphonso Walker 0231 776084 Timothy Smith 0850 776084 maurice porter 0928 776084 latoya collie 0623 776084 SHALONDE COX 0460 776084 BRITTANY COBBS-JONES 0201 929-544554, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6929, 5985 South Norcross Tucker Road, Norcross, GA 30093, to satisfy a lien 05/10/2018 at approx. 2:00 PM.at www. storagetreasures.com.

Name Unit # Ricardo Garcia Gonzalez A006 Freddy Kurniawan B096 Victoria Cisneros C022 Francisca A Segura C090 Sergio Hernandez D004 Sharronda Hogges E024 Karen Tracey E065 929-544555, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart #698, 3495 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, to satisfy a lien on May 10, 2018 at approx. 2:00PM at www. storagetreasures.com: #329- Eboni Payton #371- Tashia Foster #2059- Amy Davis-Faulk 929-544715, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart 105 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, to satisfy a lien on May 10, 2018 at approx.

2:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com. #165, Brian Tatis #264, Garnett Sims #284, Bereatha Ruth Sanders #460, Brenda Kay Duckett #486, Maria Francis 929-544717, 4/20,27 PUBLIC AUCTION THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON MAY 05, 2018. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 05 MAYO 2018 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www.swsatlanta.com 2012 Jonway YY150T-21 Scooter L8YTCKPX3CY500244 2007 Hyundai Tiburon KMHHN66F17U241180 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1GCEC14C77Z653504 2006 Honda Civic 2HGFG11846H558231 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1GNEC16R9WJ368342 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AZ55F077164573 2012 Mazda Mazda6 1YVHZ8DHXC5M29316 2002 Subaru Forester JF1SF65512H709898 2002 Cadillac Deville 1G6KD54Y92U179132 2003 Audi A4 WAULT68E53A149135 1999 Ford F-150 1FTZF1729XNB44985 1999 BMW 528i WBADM634XXGU00718 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 1B4GP44R7YB514094 1999 Toyota Camry Solara 2T1CF22P1XC200998 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AK52F057632260 2002 BMW 325i WBAET37402NG78583 *** REBUILT *** 1992 Toyota Camry 4T1SK12E5NU112497 1995 Honda Civic 1HGEJ2121SL040654 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG1659XA057613 2002 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL65R32N166398 2004 Toyota 4Runner JTEZU14R448014920 2006 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08T36W407457 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16Z22G239533 2000 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E3Y9343555

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1NE52J23M650593 2007 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR32E87Z907148 2002 Buick Century 2G4WY55J521129887 2003 Honda CR-V SHSRD78473U102874 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1NE52J916133048 1992 Toyota Cressida JT2MX83E0N0087076 2003 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WH52K339207967 2007 Chevrolet HHR 3GNDA23D67S601559 2010 Nissan Versa 3N1BC1AP9AL451789 2000 Dodge Durango 1B4HR28Z2YF299827 2004 Ford F-150 1FTRF12W34NA70677 2009 Saturn Aura 1G8ZS57BX9F165533 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG564XXA161266 *** REBUILT *** 2000 Nissan Maxima JN1CA31D9YT523611 2003 Honda Civic 2HGES16523H560676 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG28K0XU456911 1997 Honda Civic 1HGEJ6570VL028304 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG3244YA006045 2008 Kaitong MP150 Motorcycle LYDTCKPF881101127 2001 Nissan Altima 1N4DL01D01C237426 2015 TaoTao 50cc Scooter L9NTEACB6F1001319 2005 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL56R55N527630 2000 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA567XYA027262 2006 Scion xB JTLKT324964078879 1999 Mazda Millenia JM1TA2228X1514526 2011 Ford Focus 1FAHP3FN6BW186913 2006 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D46L564867 2002 Toyota Sequoia 5TDZT34A12S089404 929-544734, 4/20,27,5/4 STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE INC. 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE NORCROSS, GA 30071 PHONE: 770-381-1140 FAX: 770-935-9651 ABANDONED VEHICLES: RE: Auger Win Power SERIAL # 243AW LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR ORANGE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above item was initially removed from 2732 Simpson Circle located in Norcross, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The item is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: 6’ Steel Auger Attachment SERIAL # N/A LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR SILVER TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above item was initially removed from 2732 Simpson Circle located in Norcross, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The item is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: 3 Point Lift, 6-7’ Pole SERIAL # N/A LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR RED TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above item was initially removed from 2732 Simpson Circle located in Norcross, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The item is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: 3 Point Plow SERIAL # A13947A LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR GREEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above item was initially removed from 2732 Simpson Circle located in Norcross, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The item is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. 929-542435, 4/6,13,20

FORECLOSURES MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, MAY 12TH 2018@ 1:00PM 2013 Bashan Scooter LHJTLBBN5DB002457 2004 BMW 325i WBAET37494NJ96050 2003 BMW 745Li WBAGN63413DR17704 1993 Chevrolet C1500 1GCDC14Z5PZ178550 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16ZX2G359189 2005 Dodge Durango 1D4HB38NX5F610543 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 3D7HA18N32G203829 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 1D7HA18P07S175733 2006 Ford Explorer 1FMEU64E16UA70056 2004 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62K74UB16979 1976 Honda Motorcycle GL12011232 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM55837A136755 2000 Land Rover Range Rover

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SALPV1643YA434914 1998 Lexus GS 400 JT8BH68X3W0006856 2001 Lexus LS 430 JTHBN30F710049907 2003 Lincoln Navigator 5LMFU28R83LJ37647 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 WDBLJ65G8XF061167 Peace Scooter LHJTLBEN9DB001165 2006 Saturn ION 1G8AJ55F36Z151067 2004 Saturn VUE 5GZCZ23D44S874809 2002 Toyota Highlander JTEHF21A920090946 2000 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR12E7YC383580 2002 Tow Pro Trailer 4HDLE10172D000115 2010 Volkswagen Passat WVWXK7AN7AE082728 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWSG71K66M663234 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWSF71K46M623897 2004 Volkswagen Passat WVWPD63B44E036222 2008 Volvo S40 YV1MS382582383625 2005 Volvo S40 YV1MH682252083911 950-544929, 4/20,27,5/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Drew Nolan Weaver to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Everett Financial Inc., D/B/A Supreme Lending, dated June 8, 2016, and recorded in Deed Book 54351, Page 0578, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded on July 13, 2017 in Book 55252 Page 217 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty and 0/100 dollars ($187,540.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Gwinnett County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on June 5, 2018, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 73 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia being Lot 2, Block B, Bent River Subdivision, Unit I, according to plat recorded in Plat Book Y, Page 285, Gwinnett County Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference, which has the address of 1582 Bent River Drive, Lilburn, Georgia, according to the present system of numbering houses In Gwinnett County, Georgia The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. they can be contacted at (800) 443-1032 for Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to PO Box 27767, Richmond, Virginia 23261, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Drew Nolan Weaver or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 1582 Bent River Drive Southwest, Lilburn, GA 30047.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed and (3) any right of redemption or other lien not extinguished by foreclosure.

SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Drew Nolan Weaver.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 17-12005 9 5 0 - 5 4 4 4 6 4 , 4/20,5/9,16,23,30

FULL TIME FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS Seeking bus drivers, cafeteria staff and custodians. Forsyth County Schools Job Fair May 3, 4-6 pm at 1130 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming. Excellent pay and benefits!

PUBLIC HEALTH ~ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 District OfficeLawrenceville 38,926-47,685 ( based on experience) No Weekends, Evenings, or Holidays For more info go to: www.gnrhealth.com Career Center Tab Fax application: 770.277.2089 JOB CLOSES ON 4/23

GARAGE SALES

FULL TIME

MANAGEMENT Credigy Solutions Inc. Norcross, GA.

LAND FOR SALE

Manager, Risk Modeling.

Manage team of statisticians & credit risk analysts resp for development of predictive models, forecasts, data segmentations, regulatory models, econ research & ad hoc analyses applied to credit risk mgmt & collections functions.

Req Master’s deg in Statistics, Data Sci, Risk Mgmt, Applied Econ, Econ or dir. rel. fld. +2yrs of hands on risk modeling. Send resume to: recruiting@ credigy.net, or mail to Credigy Solutions Inc., Attn: Recruiting, 3715 Davinci Court, Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092.

SALES, DELIVERY & WAREHOUSE POSITIONS LAWRENCEVILLE Full-time Sales, Delivery & Warehouse Positions.

BROWNLEE’S FURNITURE is accepting applications for fulltime sales, delivery & warehouse positions.

Apply Monday Friday at: 309 Maltbie St. Prior sales experience not necessary.

Delivery applicants must have clean driving records and the ability to lift at least 150 pounds.

Drug-free environment with 401k and insurance available.

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Chateau Elan’s Marc provides fine dining overlooking vineyard — page 2C

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The Broken Lizard comedy team has brought its cult hit shenanigans back with “Super Troopers 2” now in theaters. Below is a list of the top 10 comedy sequels, according to WatchMojo.com:

1) Toy Story 2 2) A Shot in the Dark 3) 22 Jump Street 4) Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 5) Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey

‘Traffik’ dives into the world of human trafficking

6) Hot Shots! Part Deux 7) The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear 8) Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls 9) Wayne’s World 2 10) Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

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REVIEW: ‘Super Troopers 2’ full of laughs — page 5C

a look ahead

April 27 to May 5 Duluth Art Week — The week kicks off April 27 with the Duluth Arts Festival and concludes with a performance by the Aurora Theatre on May 5. Each day features various forms of interactive art. For more information, visit www.duluthga.net.

April 28 Grayson Day Parade and Festival — More than 200 vendors will share their arts, crafts, food, music and enterprises at Grayson Community Park. The parade starts at 10 a.m. followed by the festival. For more information, visit www.cityofgrayson.org.

April 28 All About Kids Expo — The event, sponsored by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is a free expo offering parents all of the community resources they need in areas such as health and wellness, safety, education, child care, important family-related topics, entertainment, summer camps and more. It will be held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.scnievents.com.

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Marc’s cheese and charcuterie board features local charcuterie (meats), artisan cheese, olives, house pickled vegetables and raisin pecan sourdough. It costs $25.

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Owner: Chateau Elan Chef: Cameron Udick Open Since: April 2017 Location: In the same building that holds Chateau Elan’s winery; the first building at the end of the drive onto the property.

Hours: • Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m.

Sundays • Dinner: 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuesdays through Thursdays; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays; 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Atmosphere: Located directly across the room from Chateau Elan’s winery, Marc doesn’t stray from the building’s expansive, open feel — the room’s tall, unfinished ceilings giving the restaurant a modern-industrial feel.

“We’re going back to our winery roots,” Chef Cameron Udick said.

“Being right next to the wine market like we are, we want to continue that atmosphere with the view of the vineyards and everything like that, so it’s really trying to go back to that farm feel. At heart, Chateau Elan is a winery, so we want to portray that atmosphere.”

With wine glasses preset on all of Marc’s tables, there’s no way to miss the connection to the winery.

That farm feel, while more subtle, is hinted at near the restaurant’s kitchen door — rusted hoes, pitchforks and shovels hung intentionally haphazardly on the wall.

With a dark floor, black

Cheese and Charcuterie: Local charcuterie, artisan cheese, olives, house pickled vegetables and raisin pecan sourdough. $25 General Tso B russels Sprouts: Fried Brussels sprouts tossed in a house-made General Tso sauce and topped with benniseeds and sunflower seeds and green onions. $7 Georgia Shrimp and Grits: Geechie Boy grits, Georgia shrimp, stewed tomatoes, bell peppers, bacon, green onion. $20 Wild Mushroom Ravioli: Handmade ravioli, charred Brussels spouts, roasted tomato, goat cheese, white wine. $28

ceiling and black curtains in the main restaurant area — the restaurant also has an enclosed porch/ sun room area with about a dozen tables in the back of the restaurant — Udick said the room is a little darker than they would like.

“This space is used for a lot of other things so it’s continuing with that open space feel, but we are looking at warming up the atmosphere a little bit,” he said. “We host private events in here a lot and they’ll host these large, lavish parties and we can open the whole space for weddings or company buyout retreats and things like that.”

The porch, with its stone tiles and nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, has that warmer feel — both in its atmosphere and temperature, largely thanks to the sun that pours into the area.

With different tables and chairs than in the main dining area — those are made of wood and metal, while the porch’s tables are made of glass and its chairs wicker with padded seat cushions — the room has a more outdoorsy feel to it.

A pergola, which is located just outside the building and visible from the sun room, continues the reminder that Chateau Elan is, as Udick said, a winery at heart.

Menu: Because Marc is what Udick calls a re-

can get.

“We almost always have a 22-ounce ribeye on the menu, and then we get dry-aged ribeyes, and then I’ll also run random cuts, like a culotte, a teres major or a filet. But both those (meats) are staples on our menu and they will always be there.”

The menu, Udick said, is also set up a la carte style, meaning patrons order their proteins and sides separately.

“It gives people a lot more diversity in the menu,” he said. “They have the choice of picking any entree and then any side that they like. It seemed to be what people really wanted in this space.”

While Udick said he Above, the cheese and does not consider Marc charcuterie a farm-to-table restauboard is a rant — though the phrase staple at Marc, can be somewhat hard to according to define as it means difchef Cameron ferent things to different Udick. At left, people — the use of lothe restaurant cally sourced products is is intended to have a farm-like, intended to give the eatery industrial atmo- a community feel. sphere.

“We’ve built partnerships with nearby farms and nearby purveyors and it’s about being part of the community,” he said. “For gional restaurant, meaning main on the menu. so long, we’ve just been everything off the menu “While the cuts (of comes from Georgia or a meats) may change, there this resort place, and we’re trying to get the locals state that touches Georgia, are two farms we always to come back in and be a Udick tries to change the work with,” Udick said. part of the local growing menu daily and focuses on “White Sulphur Farms culture.” what plants are in season — they are a farm out of Something You Might when building the menu.

Gainesville, and we get “Our shrimp come whole hogs from him and Not Know: Marc’s name comes from the French from Brunswick, our fish butcher them and break spirit, märc. The drink are either from North or them down for whatever is made from the heart South Carolina or Georgia dish — and then Steve of the grape, thus once or Florida — the menu Whitmire of Brasstown again tying into Chateau is very regional based,” Beef, which is located Udick said. “It also right on the North Caroli- Elan’s wine culture. Märc changes based on what na and Georgia border. All is mostly consumed by farmers and cellar hands our providers have at the of our beef comes from time.” him but again, it changes to celebrate the end of their day.

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Staged Right Theatre presents ‘Night, Mother’ When writer Marsha Norman heard the audience laugh in response to her new play’s dark humor during a pre-production reading in 1982, she finally had confidence in its potential.

Audiences have embraced this work ever since, and “Night, Mother” has been nominated for four Tony Awards, including best play, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1983. A film version, scripted by Norman, appeared in 1986 starring Sissy Spacek and Anne Bancroft.

Gwinnett audiences will have the chance to take in this compassionate, feminist drama when Staged Right Theatre performs “Night, Mother” at the Hanarry Swim and Racquet Club in Lilburn on weekends from April 27 to May 6.

Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The Hanarry Club is located at 595 Johanna Place S.W. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.stagedrighttheatre.org.

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IF YOU GO What: Staged Right Theatre’s production of “Night, Mother” When: Weekends from April 27 through May 6 Where: Hanarry Swim and Racquet Club, 595 Johanna Place S.W., Lilburn More info: Visit www. stagedrighttheatre.org

Holley Calmes garcoat the subject of the play. It is about suicide.

Jessie, a woman in her 40s decides to take control of her life, finally, by ending it. She plans to spend one last night with her mother, intending to prepare her for the aftermath of her drastic actions.

Jessie is performed

by Abra Thurmond and Mama by Linda Place.

“I’m thrilled to be working with two performers I’ve long admired in this production. Abra Thurmond (Jessie) has a long history of performances with Onstage Atlanta in Decatur, and I have worked with Linda Place (Mama) since my first foray into area theatre in 1998,” said director Brian Jones, a veteran of community theater in

completely but just can’t change her mind,” Jones said.

Staged Right Theatre is Lilburn’s first community theater and a part of the city’s burgeoning arts community. Founded in 2015, Staged Right Theatre opened its first season in 2016 with four Abra Thurmond as Jesse and Linda Place as Mama are featured in Staged Right Theatre’s productions. production of “Night, Mother” from April 27 through May 6 in Lilburn. (Special Photo) Their third season will be announced on opening metro Atlanta. “Both are We recognize the respon- talk her out of it. night of “Night, Mother.” gifted and dedicated acsibility this imposes on “How many of us wish For more information tors, and I’ve really had to us, and we hope that the we could have just one about Staged Right Thestep up my game to make show will open minds to chance to try anything, atre, visit the website at sure this production is understanding those who say anything, to those we www.stagedrighttheatre. worthy of their talents. choose to end their suffer- have lost to suicide. This org “This play deals frankly ing, and those who are left play shows what such a Holley Calmes is a with suicide, a reality behind.” chance might look like, freelance writer and pubthat most of us involved After Jessie announces involving a woman who lic relations consultant with the production have her intention to kill herhas made her final decispecializing in the arts. experienced in our circle self, Mama tries everysion and the mother who Email her at hcalmes@ of family and friends. thing she can think of to loves her fiercely and mindspring.com.

Gwinnett Chamber to host Family Fest Junior League to

BY CURT YEOMANS

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The Gwinnett Chamber will give families an opportunity to get out of the house and have some fun together this weekend.

The group’s second annual Gwinnett Family Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the chamber office’s parking lot at 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. The business group is promising several activities, including a chance to meet actor Peter Zimmerman, a Peachtree Ridge High School graduate who plays Eduardo on “The Walking Dead.”

What: Gwinnett Family Fest When: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Gwinnett Chamber parking lot, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth More Info: Visit gwinnettfamilyfest.com

entertainment, inflatables, face painting, sand art, Families attend last year’s Gwinnett Family Fest at the Gwinnett Chamber building. This year’s event will be balloon art and a charity dunk tank featuring Zimheld Saturday. (Photo: Gwinnett Chamber) merman.

“Gwinnett Family Fest the event.

More than 125 merchanis designed to offer adults The chamber announced dise, arts and crafts, food and kids of all ages a several events that will be and local business vendor day of free family fun,” held at the free festival. booths will be at Family chamber officials said in The activities at the event Fest. Kids under 10 will an announcement about will include rides, local receive a free T-shirt.

Mall of Ga. hosting annual Spring Festival

BY CURT YEOMANS

in partnership with Oakwood Occasions, with Gwinnett 200 serving as the event sponsor. The The Mall of Georgia is free event will take place planning to show shopin the mall’s recently pers that spring is in full renovated Village area bloom this weekend after and officials said atweeks of temperatures tendees will have several bouncing back and forth activities to enjoy. between cold and warm.

The mall is located at The mall will host its 3333 Buford Drive in annual Spring Festival Buford. from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday There will be a perfor-

mance by Shaky Jane as well as music by a DJ, but the mall also plans to offer a bounce house, treats, games, local vendors and retailers.

Attendees will also get to enjoy some of the new amenities in the Village area, including a new children’s play area called “The Park,” Adirondack chairs, accent lighting, a new fire place,

state-of-the-art synthetic turf and a new sound system.

And it looks like the weather will do its part to make things feel like spring with sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

FROM STAFF REPORTS For the 10th year in a row, the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties is hosting its signature fundraising event, High Heels and High Times.

The event, which will be held April 28 at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth, is the “ultimate ladies’ day out,” a news release said, and will feature shopping from local vendors, a fashion show, a VIP room with pampering services, a DJ and more.

Proceeds from the event allow the junior league to expand its program “Strong Girls, Bright Futures,” which empowers young women by building confidence to make positive decisions.

Market only and Market with VIP room access tickets are available to the public for $8 and $20,

IF YOU GO What: Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties’ 10th annual signature fundraiser Where: Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 Cost: $8 for marketonly access; $20 for market and VIP room access

respectively.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available and start at $300.

Tickets and sponsorship packages can be purchased online at jlgnf.org.

Tickets are also available at the door.

Event sponsors include: Metro Atlanta Reporters, Inc., Relationship Recovery Center, Gwinnett Daily Post, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Belk Stylist, Margot Vetrovsky.

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STANDING OUT

Joaquin Phoenix stars in Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really There.” (Special Photos: Alison Cohen Rosa/Amazon Studios)

Phoenix delivers in ‘You Were Never Really Here’ You Were Never Really Here (R) ★★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK Movie Critic

Operating mostly as an outlier for the majority of his 33 years as an actor, the 43-year-old Joaquin Phoenix is the sole professional survivor in a family of performers that all showed promise yet either died too soon (brother River) or didn’t have enough talent or drive for the long haul. Despite a turbulent, often tabloid-laden personal life and multiple threatened “retirements,” Phoenix has never been more than a year departed from acting and continues to grow as an artist while getting further away from the usual industry expectations of stardom and craft.

“You Were Never Really Here” finds Phoenix at the top of his game in a role only a scant few others could have even attempted, much less pulled off, with any sort of conviction. This is a career-defining part in much the same manner as Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront,” Jack Nicholson in “One flew Over the

fully clear later but it really doesn’t have to be; it’s an almost universally acceptable villain. What Ramsey and Phoenix do with this premise is overtly easy — a war veteran doing a “Death Wish” on child molesters — it’s how they do so sans any hint of political correctness, pro or con, which provides the rub.

Joe’s life is permanently altered when he is hired by New York senator Albert Votto (Alex Manette) whose pre-teen daughter Nina (Ekaterina Samsonov) has been kidnapped. Albert has found out where Nina is being “housed,” and Joe sets about doing his usual casing and preparation. At the point where Joe thinks this job is done, Ramsey inserts a couple of mind-bending twists that turn what has been “just” skin-crawling into a blood-curdling nightmare, which bares more than a passing resemblance to Ekaterina Samsonov and Joaquin Phoenix star in Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really There.”

Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver.”

Cuckoo’s Nest,” Tom Hanks of PTSD and has reoccurIn pointing out what of frames. could win an Oscar or two in “Forrest Gump” or Daniel ring suicidal fantasies. He may be already painfully “You Were Never Reand become a subject of Day-Lewis in any number of was also abused as a child obvious, “You Were Never ally Here” was directed and study for future filmmakroles. This is a performance and has a comically cryptic adapted (from the novel of Really Here” is not for the ing classes; she is the most for the ages in a film that is squeamish and those easily relationship with his ailing the same name by Jonathan self-aware filmmaker since unlike anything you have troubled or upset. This is a mother (Judith Roberts).

Ames) by Scotland native Martin Scorsese. Every ever seen. brutal, hard-boiled thriller This is all revealed within Lynne Ramsay, one of the frame, every word, every As we are to find out that holds nothing back the first five minutes of the world’s most efficient and edit, every single musical later, Joe (Phoenix) is a film but in actual time less underappreciated filmmaknote (provided brilliantly by while also implying most war veteran who may have than a single minute. That’s ers. Ramsay’s last feature previous collaborator Jonny of the violence, presenting worked for the FBI and/or it from a distance or even a lot of information deliv— “We Need To Talk About Greenwood of Radiohead) CIA, is battling a severe case ered in a minuscule amount Kevin” — is a brilliant, earns its place. There is not a off-screen entirely (which is equally economical adapta- single wasted visual or audio often all the more harrowing). tion of a book with equally nanosecond to be found in When it is over “You queasy subject matter. In this movie.

Were Never Really Here” it, the title character is a Joe is careful. He purmight not make you feel mass-murdering high school posefully chooses an better about the monsters student. In “You Were Never intermediary as to not who take advantage of other Really Here,” Joe hunts connect him to the people humans in the worst possible down and kills (without paying the freight for the mercy or quarter, with preju- deeds. His weapon of choice way, but it will give you some sort of consolation that dice and for good money) is a crude but efficient ball reprehensible pedophiles. peen hammer. He says little, people like Joe might actually exist. He is the glimmer If Ramsey continues if anything, at all before at dawn after a long dark down this path (likely), taking out his target. Why she will never attract mass he has chosen child molest- night.

(Amazon Studios) audiences of any sort but ers as his targets is made

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Judith Roberts and Joaquin Phoenix star in Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really There.”

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‘Super Troopers 2’ will delight fans of the original cult hit

Super Troopers 2 Super Troopers (R) 2 (R) 3 outHHHH of 4 stars

By Michael Buckelew

From left, Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar), Mac (Steve Lemme), Foster (Paul Soter, Rabbit (Erik Stolhanske), Farva (Kevin Heffernan) Capt.

O’Hagan (Brian Cox) and Guy Le Franc (Rob Lowe) are seen in “Super Troopers 2.” (Photos: Jon Pack/ Twentieth Century Fox)

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When you create a film using a formula that creates a cult following, sticking to that formula is not the worst decision to make. With “Super Troopers 2,” that’s definitely the case, mostly for the good but a little for the bad.

The main characters, played by the members of the Broken Lizard comedy group, and their captain, O’Hagan (Brian Cox, “Troy”), were sacked due to state budget cuts in the first “Super Troopers.” After another laugh-inducing opening sequence similar to the first movie’s, “ST2” quickly gets the gang back together. Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar, who also directs), Farva (Kevin Heffernan), Rabbit (Erik Stolhanske), Foster (Paul Soter) and Mac (Steve Lemme) are restored by Gov. Jessman (Lynda Carter, the “Wonder Woman” TV series) to their roles with the Vermont Highway Patrol and tasked with managing a Canadian town that will be transitioned to the U.S. because of a misdrawn border on a map.

No, the plot isn’t exactly “Good Will Hunting.” It’s merely a frame upon which the slapstick humor is laid. The humor is definitely present, although I’d say maybe not quite as much as the first movie. The Broken Lizard guys went through 37 scripts for this movie, showing how difficult sequels can be.

Rob Lowe provides a great breath of fresh air as Guy Le Franc, mayor of St. Georges Du Laurent.

Le Franc is also a former hockey star known as The Halifax Explosion, referring to a 1917 maritime disaster. If you have a risque limit in comedies, one of his scenes fairly early may test it. I can’t imagine too many people who know what they’re getting into with a “Super Troopers” movie would be surprised in a bad

At left, Farva (Kevin Heffernan) is seen in “Super Troopers 2.” Above, from left, Foster (Paul Soter), Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar) and Farva (Kevin Heffernan) are seen in “Super Troopers 2.”

way, but you have been warned.

Emmanuelle Chriqui (“Entourage”) plays Genevieve, an attache helping manage the shenanigans during the transition. She holds her own among a cast of mostly men, very similar to Marisa Coughlin’s Ursula in the first movie. Coughlin is only in a couple of scenes, so Chriqui’s presence throughout the movie keeps it from just being a bunch of boys fighting.

Tyler Labine (“Deadbeat”), Hayes MacArthur (“Angie Tribeca”) and Will Sasso (upcoming

“The Burning Woman”) add to the humor as a trio of Mounties, serving as a foil to the actions of the star troopers.

Many beats familiar from the original are brought back in “ST2.”

The troopers get into a drug investigation, Rabbit is tortured with shaving cream, Mac runs around naked, a liter of cola is involved and a traffic stop turns into a hilarious gag.

The movie was financed in part by a crowdfunding campaign using Indiegogo, bringing in $4.6 million and convincing the studio to greenlight it.

One shown in trailers is Farva getting chased by a bear. The metric So when your fans send system also rears its head in that much money to throughout the movie, get a sequel made, bring- and you may or may not ing back the classics isn’t find humor in the efa bad idea. fects of one of the drugs However, there are also found. I can’t think of a number of new gags any joke or bit that didn’t that add to the comedy. land at all — some will

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If not enjoyable, ‘Traffik’ packs emotional punch Traffik (R) TRAFFIK (R) 3 outHHHH of 4 stars

victims after the fact.

“Traffik” writer/director Deon Taylor delves into the theft of humanity as it happens and the indifferent, cartel-like mentality

By Michael clark of those in charge of it all.

Movie Critic Multi-racial actress Paula Patton stars as Brea, The second human traf- a struggling and scrappy ficking movie of the week, reporter in Sacramento “Traffik” is less subtle and trying to impress her edinot quite as focused as tor, Waynewright (William “You Were Never Really Fichtner), who is more Here,” yet is equally disinterested in stories of the turbing. In the U.S. alone, topical/lurid nature than there are 1.9 million those of human interwomen being trafficked est. Patton’s and Brea’s and globally over 21 mil- multi-racial background is lion victims, generating mentioned here because it in excess of $150 billion plays into the plot down annually, according to the the line. film.

Brea is clearly adored The vast majority of

by John (Omar Epps), these enslaved people are a man of undetermined white women, although means who proves his love their captors will snare for her by rebuilding her anyone of any race, age or favorite classic muscle car gender in order to satisfy by hand just because. John differing tastes in deprav- is in heavy-duty “woo” ity. “You Were Never Re- mode and gets Brea to go ally Here” concerns itself on a weekend trip to a sewith someone who rescues cluded hideaway secured

by John’s “friend” Darren (Laz Alonso). Darren is a, quote, “friend” because he’s a self-important type

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who is completely lacking in social graces — a point not lost on his soon-tobe-ex-girlfriend, Malia (Roselyn Sanchez).

In any other movie, the brusque and annoying Darren would be the villain, and it is to Taylor’s credit that he is eventually eclipsed by Red (Luke Goss), an initially charming Englishman Brea meets at a gas station/ convenience store. It is at this same place where Brea crosses paths with a woman appearing to be a substance abuser afraid for her life. Without detection, the woman slips her phone into Brea’s purse, and the main thrust of the story then takes off in earnest.

Taylor was wise to make John and Darren, if not expendable, background characters with flair. Each is flawed in vastly different ways, yet each plays a crucial role in the film’s second half, and this is where Taylor deserves great credit.

Both Brea and Malia have male partners in their lives, but neither is invulnerable from outside forces and, thus, cannot be fully protected.

“Traffik” loses part of its considerable grip at

Top, Omar Epps stars as John and Paula Patton as Brea in “Traffik.” Above, Laz Alonso stars as Darren Cole in “Traffik.” (Special Photos: Scott Everett White/CodeBlack Films)

the start of the third act when the narrative slips into rote “cat vs. mouse” chase scenarios, which, while frequently gripping, do little to distinguish the film from other, mostly generic crime thrillers.

Picking up the considerable slack during this stretch is Missi Pyle (“Captain Fantastic,” “Gone Girl”) as Sally Marnes, a law enforcement officer seen only briefly in the opening act.

With her furrowed brow and sanpaku eyes, Pyle imparts great menace without uttering a word and Taylor provides her a bare minimum of

dialogue, all of it landing with considerable force. Easily the most interesting character in the movie, Marnes’ mixed motives lend the narrative some much needed friction and mystery.

As with “You Were Never Really Here,” “Traffik” is not something to be enjoyed but rather appreciated and endured.

If these two productions manage to raise awareness of trafficking and save just one woman from falling through the cracks, witnessing their combined terror will be well worth it.

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Top, Omar Epps, second from right, stars as John, and Paula Patton, right, is Brea in “Traffik.” Bottom, Omar Epps, left, stars as John and Laz Alonso as Darren Cole in “Traffik.”

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‘A Quiet Place’ film fans

PASS/FAIL

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OVERALL IMPRESSION

John Krasinski both directs and stars in “A Quiet Place” as Lee Abbott, the patriarch of a family who lives on a remote farm that’s under siege by extraterrestrial creatures that invaded Earth about 18 months earlier.

Krasinski captures the essence of a man who’s doing his very best to keep his isolated family fed and sheltered from the marauding, mammal-eating aliens who are apparently blind but have an ultrakeen sense of hearing. Krasinski’s real-life wife, Emily Blunt, is also excellent as the mother, Evelyn, who’s already lost their youngest child to the beasts and is now pregnant with their fourth child.

Millicent Simmonds is superb as their deaf teenage daughter, and Cade Woodward is very good as their pre-teen son who shares in this terrifying ordeal.

“A Quiet Place” is very reminiscent of early work by M. Night Shyamalan, such as 2004’s “Signs,” and of Steven Spielberg’s 2005 remake of “War of the Worlds,” yet is even better than those two movies combined.

It also reminded me of an episode of the original “Twilight Zone” TV show where an old, mute woman is beset by an alien spacecraft that has landed in the attic of her remote farmhouse. Sci-fi fans of the “Aliens” trilogy and especially of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” TV series will also get a huge charge out of “A Quiet Place.”

You must go see “A Quiet Place.” It’s really a tense thriller with a subplot about family taking care of family. This is the first time in nearly seven years of reviewing films for the GDP that I have given four-star ratings to back-to-back releases (including last week’s “Ready Player One”). I wouldn’t steer you wrong in this regard. The climax to “A Quiet Place” brought a loud round of applause from the audience when I viewed the film, and that doesn’t happen at the cinema every week, for sure.

Krasinski taunts the audience with just enough visual info on the creatures and their onslaught of Earth to generate genuine fear and dread throughout the film. After the opening harrowing scenes, “A Quiet Place” settles in for basically a one-act play that unfolds in the woods, cornfields, barn and farmhouse that have turned the Abbotts’ bucolic home into a prison. The first part of the film is nearly speech-free and most of the dialogue is in American Sign Language. This only adds to the sense of dread and danger that permeates the story as it unfolds. Before you see “A Quiet Place” I would suggest you double up on your blood pressure medicine, skip the belly-buster soda and let your fingernails grow out a bit as you’ll need them to lunch on while viewing this most excellent flick.

Pass: Finally, a suspense/horror movie that harkens back to the classics of Hitchcock. The plot is unraveled slowly and carefully, giving us bits and pieces to mull over as we try to determine what unseen force is “out there” waiting to strike. The first reveal of said force (I won’t spoil it for you here) is so brief and shocking that if you blink, you might miss it — but that is the point: This kind of evil strikes violently and quickly and almost without warning.

A unique premise for a movie, and it plays out well here.

Fail: The ending. As with many horror movies, Hollywood producers always seem to want to leave the door open for the inevitable sequel, and there is no exception here. Though there is a resolution of sorts I found it disappointing.

The cast is very strong overall, but Emily Blunt wins the day with her performance as a motherto-be. While she only has what seems like a handful of lines, she turns in a captivating performance that is brilliant in its subtlety. John Krasinski, who also makes his feature-length debut as a director, is very good as well, though his facial expressions feel limited and he lacks some of the nuances that he was able to bring out in Blunt’s performance. The child actors are very good, too.

Horror buffs will go (as I did), but it’s really more of a suspense thriller. There is some blood and gore, but most of it is off screen.

Not appropriate for children under 13 and probably best-suited for mature teens and adults.

“A Quiet Place” is a must-see in a crowded theatre.

There is so much silence in the movie and that makes for a lot of people sitting on the edge of their seats. And the jump-scares are amplified when a big group is frightened all at the same time.

This is one of my favorites of the year, especially in the suspense/horror genre. I can’t wait to see what 38year old Krasinski chooses to direct next. I really liked the way the small cast and intimate settings made the movie feel almost like a play. If this sounds like your sort of thing, don’t miss this in the theater.

Pass: The plot/story idea was so original. A movie that’s mostly quiet and hardly has any dialogue? How will that work? It seems like such a simple concept, but trust me, it works so well and is so much more! The silence actually became another character. The story kept me so engaged in the characters, and I had no idea where it was going.

Fail: My only complaint is the movie was too short. It could have had a little more introduction at the beginning and a few scenes could have had some more elaboration or explanation and it would have been perfect.

Both Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were amazing. Not to spoil anything, but Emily has a major scene that amazed me as a woman. It was one of the most crazy, tense scenes of the film.

John made me forget he was ever dorky, sweet Jim on “The Office.”

He has officially broken free of that character.

Though this film is being promoted as a horror movie, I considered it more in the suspense category.

It’s very intense, but there isn’t a ton of gore and it is much more nuanced than your typical horror film.

It’s also not scary in the traditional sense.

If you can watch “Stranger Things” on Netflix, then you can handle the scariness in “A Quiet Place.”

See it in the theater. Experiencing the complete silence the way it is in a theater is not something that can be replicated in your home. It needs to be seen in darkness with no other distractions. Plus, you don’t want to wait months and then be spoiled by everyone else who saw it in theaters.

This was such a great movie. I was never bored and it was so suspenseful. It was so intense I felt like I was holding my breath for half the movie. I was actually sad it was all over. Do not miss it. One final word of advice: You may want to forgo the popcorn and other noisy snacks. It’s so quiet in the theater and silence is so important to the movie that you actually feel guilty making noise. I have never heard a theater be so quiet. It was kind of nice.

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WHO WILL LIKE THIS...

Pass: Excellent direction, screenplay, cinematography and acting all around; a story line that gives the viewer just enough information yet leaves plenty of room for mystery and suspense.

Fail: Nothing worth mentioning here. “A Quiet Place” is a gripping, superbly filmed story that is a huge crowd pleaser. It’s one of the best thrillers to come along in many years.

Tim Weekley, Suwanee

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COMING SOON TO OWN

• “Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool” (April 24): Actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) develops a profound relationship with a younger man (Jamie Bell). (R) • “Forever My Girl” (April 24): Returning to his hometown, a country-music star (Alex Roe) is reunited with the love (Jessica Rothe) he left behind. (PG) • “Grease” (April 24): In its 40th-anniversary year, the musical based on the stage hit gets a relaunch on home video; John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John play young lovers Danny and Sandy. (PG) • “Hostiles” (April 24): Christian Bale plays an Army captain on a dangerous trek to bring a Cheyenne chief to his intended resting place. (R) • “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (April 24): In the final chapter of the trilogy, the young adventurers must navigate a particularly lethal maze; Dylan O’Brien stars. (PG-13) • “Paddington 2” (April 24): The domesticated title bear (voice by Ben Whishaw) tries to recover the stolen gift he bought for his aunt’s milestone birthday. (PG) • “12 Strong” (May 1): Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon star in the true story of the first U.S. soldiers who entered Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. (R) • “Fifty Shades Freed” (May 8): In the conclusion of the trilogy, Christian and Ana (Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson) are married, but their happiness is anything but assured. (R)

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NOW SHOWING Recently reviewed films now playing in metro area theaters.

Ratings are out of 4 stars.

• “Krystal” (R) — 3 stars Nick Robinson (“Love, Simon”) stars as 18-yearold Taylor Ogburn, who has a heart condition that leads to a sheltered life.

Ogburn falls head over heels for Krystal (Rosario Dawson, “Rent”), a recovering alcoholic with a troubled past. Taylor’s attempt to push past his fear of living is played out with a funny script and light-hearted moments. William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, T.I., Kathy Bates, Grant Gustin and Jacob Lattimore also star. — Alex Tostado • “Rampage” (PG-13) — 3 stars Dwayne Johnson is primatologist Davis Okoye, the only one who can control George, an albino silverback gorilla who’s become a victim of “gene editing,” along with a wolf and an alligator. All three animals are souped up in size and aggression and are seemingly unstoppable as they ravage the city of Chicago.

Okoye teams up with the genetic engineer responsible to secure an antidote and save the city. Not nearly Oscar-worthy but a very entertaining rendition of the classic arcade game. — Jacee Sellers • “A Quiet Place” (PG-13) — 3 1/2 stars John Krasinski (“The Office”) directs and stars in this suspense thriller about a family trying to survive a post-apocalyptic world of creatures that kill at the slightest noise. Krasinski and wife Emily Blunt (“The Devil Wears Prada”) turn in strong performances as Lee and Evelyn Abbott with few lines of spoken dialogue in the movie. The child actors who portray the Abbott children hold their own, especially Millicent Simmonds’ Regan. Both Simmonds and Regan are deaf, and Simmonds’ real-life experience of mostly sign language communication benefits her character and the whole film. The movie is intense, but it also has a lot of heart. — Michael Buckelew • “Ready Player One” (PG-13) — 3 stars Part dystopian sci-fi story but mostly an FX romp filled with pop culture references, “Ready Player One” is mostly harmless fluff. Set in the mid-21st century, hero Wade, like most everyone else, loses himself in the virtual reality of the OASIS, searching for a fortune hidden within the game universe by its creator. What could have been a pointless exercise in CG and green-screen acting is elevated to a good

time at the movies by director Steven Spielberg’s patented touch. — Khari J. Sampson • “Pacific Rim: Uprising” (PG13) — 3 stars This sequel to “Pacific Rim” can’t quite match the surprisingly solid 2013 original, but fans will enjoy it anyway.

Starring John Boyega (“Star Wars” episodes VII and VIII) as the son of Idris Elba’s character and set a decade later, the story again centers on giant robots run by dual pilots against massive monsters from the ocean. This time, though, the soldiers face obsolescence on two fronts: lack of a war (having beaten said monsters) and a Chinese competitor. It’s great popcorn fare, nothing more. — KS • “Foxtrot” (R) — 3 stars “Foxtrot” centers on an Israeli family whose oldest son is killed while in the military. The overall theme of the movie is how grief can affect people, change people and lead them to make decisions they wouldn’t normally. Director Samuel Maoz uses a minimalistic score and unusual camera angles to convey the somber, intense and quiet tone. — AT • “Death of Stalin” (R) — 3 stars Looking for a black comedic political satire of the Soviet Union? Well, you’ve found it in “Death of Stalin.” While the topic may not be in the first that comes to mind when you think the height of comedy, Director Armando Iannucci (“Veep”) is able to balance comedic elements with the stark reality of what was happening during Stalin’s rule. Bringing the laughs, though with occasional slowdowns, “Death of Stalin” may not be for everyone but those looking for a smart, dark comedy will be right at home. — Kristen Hansen • “Love, Simon” (PG-13) — 3 1/2 stars Director Greg Berlanti and his screenwriting team score with this interesting, relatable coming-of-age tale about Simon Spier, a high-schooler torn over whether to come out as gay. Based off a young adult book by Becky Albertalli, “Love, Simon” shows the mistakes all teenagers make when making new lifechanging decisions at a young age. Simon’s correspondence with mystery pen pal Blue helps share his inner thoughts, and Simon’s good and bad decisions with his friends and classmates are things anybody past high school age can relate to. — MB

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BY VENUE — ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 404-733-4650 www.alliancetheatre.org • May 9-20: Candide (at Atlanta Symphony Hall) • June 7 to July 8: Winniethe-Pooh • Sept. 5 to Oct. 21: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (at Atlanta Botanical Gardens) • Sept. 29 to Oct. 28: Nick’s Flamingo Grill ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-876-5859 www.atlantabg.org • Ongoing: Frog Feeding • Ongoing: Cocktails in the Garden • Ongoing: Science Cafe • May 1: Eugenia Bone • May 5 to oct. 28: Imaginary Worlds: Once Upon a Time exhibit • May 12-13: Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour • May 23: Explorer’s Plant Auction • June 6: Sheryl Crow: Live in the Garden • June 23-24: Refugee Recipe Weekend ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta 404-814-4000 www.atlantahistorycenter.com • Ongoing: Magic Mondays • Ongoing: Homeschool

FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-881-2100 foxtheatre.org • April 17-22: Something Rotten • April 27: Rob Lowe • April 28: Bill Burr • May 1: Get Over It: An Evening with Iyanla Vanzant • May 12: Platinum Comedy Tour featuring Mike Epps, DeRay Davis and Tony Rock • May 19: Live From Here with Chris Thile • May 22 to June 10: Hamilton • June 23: The Comedy Get Down featuring Cedric “The Entertainer,” Eddie Griffin, D.K. Hughley and George Lopez • June 24: Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience • June 27: Bring It Live

Days • Ongoing: The Phoenix Files: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites • Through July 5: Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace: The Doughboys, 1917-1918 • Through Dec. 31: Native Lands: Indians and Georgia • Through Dec. 31: Latinos and the New South • April 25 to Dec. 31: Seeking Eden • May 5 to June 16, 2019: Barbecue Nation COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.com • April 28 through May 6: Carmen presented by The Atlanta Opera • May 11-13: Bach to Broadway presented by Atlanta Ballet • June 9-17: Sweeney Todd presented by The Atlanta Opera • June 13: A Conversation with President Bill Clinton • June 21: Pod Tours America • June 23: An Evening with Bill Maher • Sept. 1: My Brother, My Brother and Me • Sept. 2: The Adventure Zone • Sept. 22: Jeanne Robertson: The Rocking Chair Tour

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FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta 404-929-6300 www.fernbankmuseum.org • Ongoing: Tadpole Tales • Ongoing: Fernbank after Dark • Through May 6: The Secret World Inside You • Through June 3: Meditations on Water • Through June 10: Spring Birdhouses • Through June 21: Museum Alive 3D

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3650-A Satellite Blvd., Duluth 770-813-7500 678-887-5015 www.infiniteenergycenter.com www.newdawntheatercom• Through April 22: ApAURORA THEATRE pany.com plause Talent 128 E. Pike St., • Through May 6: Born • April 23: A Night at the Lawrenceville Yesterday Movies presented by GSMST 678-226-6222 • May 12: Motown and • April 27: Men are from www.auroratheatre.com Beyond • Ongoing: Aurora Comedy Mars, Women are from Venus • May 19-20: Love Live Nights Throughout the Ages • April 29: Azadi — Free• Ongoing: Morning Care • May 26: Steve McKee’s dom through Dance presented • Ongoing: After Care Memorial Day Concert • Ongoing: Mini Camps and by Chandra Dance Academy • May 5-6: Dancing Lion Master Camps PLAYER’S GUILD King presented by Buford • Through April 22: @ SUGAR HILL School of Ballet Mamma Mia! Events held around Sugar Hill • May 9: The Naked Truth • Musicals by Moonlight: City Hall, venues noted presented by Red Stars InterThe Hunchback of Notre 5039 W. Broad St. national Dame (Lawrenceville Lawn) 678-541-6132 • May 12: La La Land pre• Musicals by Moonlight: www.pgatsh.com Hairspray (Duluth Town Green) sented by All Stars Performing • Sept. 14-30: The Odd Arts • May 10 through June 3: Couple • May 18-20: Coppelia Ripcord • Oct. 20: Sugar Hill Cempresented by Northeast Atlanta etery Tours Ballet HUDGENS CENTER • Nov. 2-18: The Impor• June 3: Footnotes Dance FOR THE ARTS tance of Being Earnest and Acrobatics Dance ShowGwinnett Center, case 2018 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, SYLVIA BEARD • June 17: Wailing in the Suite 300, Duluth THEATRE Waters 770-623-6002 Buford Community Center, www.thehudgens.org 2200 Buford Highway, Buford KUDZU ART ZONE • Through April 28: Gal770-945-6762 116 Carlyle St., Norcross lery exhibition: The Future of www.bufordcommunitycenter.

770-840-9844 America com www.kudzuartzone.org • Through April 28: Gallery • Through April 29: Damn • Through June 16: Plein exhibition: The Nature of Wood Yankees Air Artworks from the Atlanta with Wes Jones • May 4: Jaimee Pail Botanical Gardens • June 4 to July 27: Pass• May 12: Robin Fox • May 11-30: Open Show port Adventures in Art Summer Exhibition at Rectory Camp ATLANTA • June 18 to Sept. 7: Waterworks Exhibition INFINITE ENERGY ALLIANCE THEATRE THEATER 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., NEW DAWN THEATER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Atlanta Mall Corners, Duluth GWINNETT

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