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Buford gets interim superintendent

Former school official steps in after Hamby resigns from position

BY CURT YEOMANS

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A former Buford City Schools official is being brought back to the district on a temporary basis to lead the district as it looks to pick up the pieces in the wake of the scandal that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Geye Hamby.

Joy Davis was named interim superintendent by the city school board Joy earlier Davis this week, according to a letter the school board sent to parents Wednesday. Her appoint-

ment comes as school board members apologize to the Buford community for the issues surrounding Hamby.

The former superintendent resigned last week after reports surfaced about a federal lawsuit filed against him, the school district and Buford Academy Principal Kaleen Pulley. Among the lawsuit filings are audio recordings of a man, alleg-

our students, parents and community.

Gwinnett NAACP calls for investigation on former Buford “Racism is not condoned superintendent ............................................................................. 6A Police probe threat on Buford schools ......................................... 2A or acceptable in any manner.” edly Hamby, making racially superintendent,” board memDavis’ return to the discharged statements about bers said in the letter. “His trict, and the school board’s African-Americans, includ- language in no way reflects apology to parents are the latest chapters in the ongoing ing use of the N-word. the sentiments of the Board “As the Buford City of Education or School Dis- saga that has quickly enSchools Board of Education, trict. We recognize the hurt, gulfed Buford City Schools we would like to apologize anger and frustration the See DAVIS, Page 6A for the actions of our former events of last week caused MORE INSIDE

Police request 42 positions to be added

BY ISABEL HUGHES isabel.hughes@gwinnettdailypost.com

Georgia’s third-largest full-service police department is trying to increase its citizento-officer ratio by requesting 30 new sworn master police officers.

At a business plan presentation Wednesday morning, Gwinnett County Police Department Chief A.A. “Butch” Ayers also asked for an additional 12 non-sworn positions, bringing the total number of new positions requested to 42.

The non-sworn positions would include nine administrative support associate I’s and one administraMORE INSIDE tive support Fire dept. requests additional associate staff members for 2019 ........2A III, one crime scene specialist II and one evidence technician.

“Our priority is a smart and sustainable government to establish and maintain the Gwinnett County standard,” Ayers said.

“That standard means a lot to us and to the citizens, and it’s what the citizens expect and what the citizens demand and it’s it’s our job to deliver that. We want to establish a tenured and highly qualified staff, and our goal with this is to increase the officerto-citizen ratio.”

The department’s current ratio, Ayers said, is 0.89 officers per 1,000residents, which is significantly less than Atlanta, Cobb County and DeKalb County police departments, which have ratios of 3.52, 1.16 and 1.28 per 1,000 residents, respectively.

The national peer average is 2.50, Ayers said.

“The Gwinnett County unified plan recommends 1.30 police officers per 1,000 See POLICE, Page 6A

Gwinnett County Police Department Chief A.A. “Butch” Ayers asked for 42 new positions at the county’s budget meeting on Wednesday. (Staff Photo: Isabel Hughes)

Gov. Nathan Deal chats with Gwinnett County commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash after his annual Environmental Address to Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth on Thursday. It was Deal’s final speech to the environmental group before he leaves office in January. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

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Deal talks link between economic development, conservation in final Environmental Address

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As Gov. Nathan Deal delivered his final Environmental Address at the Infinite Energy Forum on Thursday, he reflected on the state’s economic growth over the last eight years and offered a bit of advice: A clean environment helps attract jobs.

The address, organized annually by Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, offered the term-limited governor a chance to reflect on his two terms as governor. At the same time, he also touched on the relationship between economic development and environmental protection.

“We have a lot of good things happening, but we are always trying to be conscious that people will not come, and they will not stay, if they do not feel that you have an environmentally friendly state or county as the case may be,” Deal said.

“Thank you for making that an important subject as your county

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Gov. Nathan Deal delivers his annual Environmental Address to Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth on Thursday. During his speech, the governor reflected on accomplishments made over the last eight years, but he also highlighted the importance of having a clean environment when it comes to trying to attract businesses to the state.

grows.”

Deal said Gwinnett, like the rest of Georgia, has seen its unemployment rate drop significantly since 2011, when he first took office as governor. At that time, the county’s unemploy-

ment rate was about 9.2 percent, while the state’s rate was 10.4 percent, he said.

The governor said the unemployment rate in Gwinnett is now at about 3.8 percent, just slightly better than the roughly

3.9 percent rate for the entire state.

More than 700,000 private sector jobs have been added since 2011, Deal said.

While those figures show economic growth in Georgia, with new businesses coming to the state or existing ones expanding, Deal said that growth doesn’t have to happen at the expense of the state’s environment.

“When you have economic growth, you can also have a clean and beautiful environment, and (Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful’s) dedication to that prospect has been very important because in talking with economic development companies that are looking at our state, there are many ingredients that they find important,” Deal said.

“One is they want to know See DEAL, Page 6A

Buford’s Mall of Georgia to feature outdoor ice rink this fall FROM STAFF REPORTS

outdoor skating rink is coming to the Buford area You can put down your mall. It will be called “The shopping bags and break Rink at Mall of Georgia” out your ice skates this fall and officials said it will and winter at the Mall of be located in The Village, Georgia. an outdoor area located On Thursday, Simon, right near the food court. owners of the Mall of Construction will begin in Georgia, announced an mid-September, and the

facility is set to open in early October.

“Our goal is to continue to offer our guests with unmatched, memorable experiences when they visit Mall of Georgia,” said Teresa Holloway, director of marketing and business development for Mall of

Georgia. “With our recent renovations and the new addition of The Rink, we invite families to visit our center to try something new — from the ice skating experience to shopping upcoming seasonal trends to dining at one of the many restaurants the

center has to offer.”

Hours for The Rink are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays until the outdoor skating rink closes in early January.

The cost to skate is $3 for children and $5 for

adults.

Mall officials plan to run a “$2 Tuesdays” promotion allowing children and adults to skate for only $2 on the synthetic ice surface.

The only form of payment accepted will be by credit card.

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Fire dept. requests additional staff members in 2019

BY ISABEL HUGHES

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The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services isn’t asking the county for a lot in this year’s budget requests.

On Wednesday, the fire department presented its 2019 decision packages, which totaled $864,804.

The total budget requested is about $115.5

million, up from last year’s $111.1 approved budget, for an increase of about 3.9 percent.

“The first decision package is about the medical directors wanting us to have some dedicated staff for the quality assurance and quality improvement (program),” Gwinnett Fire Chief Russell Knick said. “(The next request) is related to the fire academy and basically trying to provide some additional permanent instruc-

tors so that we can shift resources that we borrowed from response units.”

Knick said that request is for three positions, totaling about $190,000.

The third request is also for personnel, Knick said.

“It would be for a trades tech,” he said. “We have 42 facilities, including 31 fire stations. Twenty years ago, we only had 21 stations, and in that same time period, we haven’t added any trades techs. This position

would allow us and help us with regular maintenance.

We do already have to rely on vendors for many repairs and all that.”

Knick said the final request is related to inspectors, which he said “will help limit the community’s exposure to risk.”

“Inspections are going up, and the thing that is more important to me is what we’re expecting to happen,” he said. “With the growth — everywhere

I go and every presentation I hear, I hear about the growth — we want to get ahead of this.”

In 2017, the department performed 17,257 fire/life safety inspections, delivered 1,001 education programs, conducted 1,428 home surveys and distributed/installed 3,522 smoke alarms.

While these are all important in helping reduce the risk of fire or other emergencies, data shows, Knick said the men and

women doing those inspections or surveys take away from crews that might be needed elsewhere immediately.

With an average of 218 fire/EMS calls per day in 2017 — the total number of calls was 79,651 — time is valuable, Knick said.

The 2019 budget will be presented in November and voted on at the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners’ first meeting in January.

Police unclear Sheriff’s deputy rescues injured dog about robbery suspect’s gender

BY CURT YEOMANS

nearly getting struck by a car himself,” The Gwinnett County the SherSheriff’s Office is trying to iff’s Office raise as much as $10,000 said in a to help pay for the recovery post on its K. Black of a dog who was hit by a Facebook vehicle over the weekend page. “He and has since been adopted notified police dispatch and into the office’s Jail Dog requested a unit for visprogram. ibility due to the darkness The Sheriff’s Office said so that he could render aid the American bulldog was to the dog, who was clearly hit by a truck at about 6 a.m. injured.”

Saturday near the intersecIt is not clear who hit the tion of Old Freeman Mill dog. Black, who has worked and Winder Highway in for the Sheriff’s Office for Dacula. Deputy K. Black, two years and serves on its who saw the truck hit the Rapid Response Team, was dog, found it lying in the unable to get the license road afterward and carried it plate number on the truck out of the roadway. that hit the dog because it Black was on his way to took off as he tried to help work at the time. He and the bulldog.

Gwinnett County police The Sheriff’s Office said Officer MD Davis, who there is good and bad news arrived after Black called to the story. The good news in for assistance and took is that the office has named the bulldog to the county’s the dog “Tank” and he will animal welfare shelter, are be incorporated into the being hailed as heroes for Jail Dogs program. Tank, helping the dog. however, needs to undergo “Deputy Black stopped hip replacement surgery, to relocate the dog to safety, officials said.

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BY ISABEL HUGHES

detective assigned to the case feels that there is a possibility that the suspect could be a woman Gwinnett police are disguised as a man.” looking for a master of The suspect was weardisguise — a bank robber ing a black or dark blue who has managed to con- Adidas sweatshirt, black ceal his or her gender. pants, white tank top, On Aug. 23, the susblack sunglasses and a pect entered the Wells blue hat during the robFargo on Rockbridge bery and made off with Road in unincorporated $150.

Stone Mountain and It was not immediately slipped a note to the bank known if the suspect left teller, telling him that the bank on foot or by he or she was “off their vehicle, though anyone medications” and if the with information is asked teller did not comply to contact detectives at with demands, “everyone 770-513-5300. inside would be executTo remain anonymous, ed,” according to a police tipsters can contact report.

Crime Stoppers at 404“The note demanded 577-TIPS (8477) or visit cash,” said Cpl. Michele crimestoppersatlanta.org.

Pihera, spokeswoman Tipsters can receive up for the Gwinnett County to $2,000 for information Police Department. leading to an arrest and “The bank employee indictment in this case by describes the suspect as a referencing case number black male, but the lead 18-078672.

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The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office said this injured American bulldog, who was rescued from the middle of a roadway in Dacula by a deputy at about 6 a.m. Saturday, has been adopted into the Jail Dogs program. (Special Photo)

“The bad news is that the surgery will cost between $8,000 to $10,000, so we’re going to need help from every animal lover who sees this post and wants to support Tank in his long road to recovery,” the office said in a follow up Facebook post.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to raise money for Tank’s medical bills. One way the public can help is to make a donation at www. jaildogs.org. Another way

is for Kroger customers to link their Kroger Plus cards to the Society of Humane Friends of Georgia by registering with ID No. 25365.

“Every dollar donated counts and will be greatly appreciated,” the office said. “We’ll be sure to keep you posted on Tank’s progress. We want to see this handsome, sweet boy restored to good health and in a happy home as soon as possible. Help us make that happen!”

vehicles and running away as fire erupts from the corner of the parking lot.

The footage also shows the man inside the lobby and stairwell of the building prior to going outside and setting the fire. It is not known how he got inside the secure building.

“This is a bold act, and the person responsible should be held accountable,” Rutledge said.

Once caught, the suspect will likely face a host of charges, including: arson,

criminal trespass, burglary and entering auto, Rutledge said.

Anyone with information about the fire or the suspect is asked to contact the Gwinnett Fire Investigations Section at 678-518-4890 or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-282-5804.

Georgia Arson Control, Inc. offers a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for arson. Tips can be made anonymously.

Fire investigators seek auto arsonist

BY ISABEL HUGHES

caused moderate cosmetic damage to four other vehicles that were parked nearby, and the sedan was a total Gwinnett County Fire loss due to the fire, accordInvestigators are trying to ing to Gwinnett Fire Capt. identify a man who they Tommy Rutledge, a spokesbelieve set fire to a car at man for the department.

The Views at Coolray Field Video surveillance footage Luxury Apartment Flats in from the apartment complex Lawrenceville. shows a man attempting Firefighters responded to open a secure gate, then to the arson around 2:45 jumping the fence to gain a.m. Sunday, where they access to the parking lot in found a 2004 Buick LeSabre front of the building. engulfed in flames.

The person in the video is The radiant heat also seen trying to enter multiple

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Accused shooter case to go to Superior Court

BY ISABEL HUGHES Gwinnett police are looking for this person, who is accused of robbing a bank in Stone Mountain last week.

(Special Photo)

Police probe threat on Buford schools

BY ISABEL HUGHES

reads, ‘Hello I am going to shoot the schools tomorrow.’ The message is being investigated by law Gwinnett police are enforcement and school investigating a school officials. At this time there shooting threat written on is no indication of credible a wall at Buford Middle threat.”

School.

Gwinnett County Police Buford City Schools Department Cpl. Michele sent a text message at 3:33 Pihera confirmed to the p.m. alerting the commuDaily Post that the departnity of the threat and said ment is investigating the that while law enforcethreat and said police are ment is investigating, the “seeking tips in identifymessage does not seem to ing who is responsible.” be credible.

“As a result, we will The text said, “A have at least one officer message was written on at the school tomorrow the girl’s bathroom wall morning as the students at BMS. The message are arriving,” she said.

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The Gwinnett County Jail’s small courtroom was left with standing room only as accused Snellville Walmart shooter Troy Hunte appeared before a judge Wednesday afternoon to determine whether his case would move to Superior Court.

The hearing, Hunte’s felony calendar appearance, revealed new details in the deadly shooting of 49-yearold Fadil Delkic, who died Aug. 19 following a verbal argument between Hunte, Hunte’s girlfriend — who was identified Wednesday as Patricia Austin — and Delkic.

According to Snellville Police Department Lt. John McKinney, Hunte and Austin were walking out of the Walmart with their premature baby when Austin saw Delkic’s car in the crosswalk and got angry.

“She was apparently angry at him for being in the crosswalk,” McKinney said.

“I don’t think she saw what led up to him being in the crosswalk; she was coming out of the store, but his car had already started into the crosswalk and she was upset that he was in the crosswalk as she was pushing a baby stroller.”

McKinney said Delkic’s car was a little less than 4.5 feet into the crosswalk, though about 8 to 10 feet from Austin when she got

fast — strike, go back, fire.

It’s within microseconds — (Delkic) went back and then it looks like when he was back, he was shot, because then he goes forward.”

Delkic then fell to the ground and “immediately bled out,” while Hunte and Austin waited by their car for police to come.

Though Hunte was initially charged with volunTroy Hunte, left, is accused of killing a 49-year-old Bos- tary manslaughter, McKinnian man in a Snellville Walmart’s parking lot. His felony ney said Wednesday that calendar appearance was Wednesday. (Staff Photo: Isa- after reviewing the video bel Hughes) footage and looking at all the witness statements, the charges were upgraded to angry and started yelling at Robert Booker, said, from felony murder.

Delkic. Hunte was followthe start of the parking According to Georgia ing behind his girlfriend, spaces/crosswalk. state laws, murder involves McKinney said.

“Ms. Austin’s statement “malice aforethought,” McKinney testified was basically that (Delkic) which means “the act of Wednesday that Delkic’s got out of the car and ran window was rolled up when up on them in an aggressive killing was intentional.”

Manslaughter is the “unAustin was yelling at him, manner and that she struck lawful killing of another so at one point, Delkic him before he could strike person without direct intenopened his door to try to fig- her,” McKinney said. “The tion or attempt” or provocaure out why she was yelling. video does not support that tion. “(Delkic’s wife) said statement. … It appeared Booker questioned the that a person came out of (from surveillance video) upgraded charges, though.

Walmart and was yelling at that (Delkic) wasn’t run“Saying that Mr. Hunte their car,” McKinney said. ning, he wasn’t sprinting.

“Her husband couldn’t unHe was walking normally at saw Mr. Delkic about to derstand why he was being a normal stride. It took him punch his (girlfriend), yelled at or what was being 12 seconds to get the 50 feet there’s no provocation there?” Booker asked. said, so he opened his door. with his arms down at his “There is no indication When he opened his door, sides. He wasn’t flailing; he that Mr. Delkic was going some more words were wasn’t making any action to strike Ms. Austin,” McKexchanged, and Ms. Austin that he was upset.” kept telling Delkic to get out McKinney said based on inney replied.

Given McKinney’s testiof the car, so he got out of the surveillance video, Delmony, the judge determined the car.” kic got about a foot away Wednesday that there was At that point, McKinney from Austin before she hit enough probable cause to said, Delkic walked toward him. send the case to Superior Austin and Hunte, who had “You see him snap back Court, which will later decontinued walking toward and then immediately turn termine Hunte’s bond. their car, which was parked to the left a little bit and No further court dates about eight to 10 parking then keel forward,” McKinhave yet been set. spaces, Hunte’s attorney, ney said. “It happened so

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Could keto diet have contributed to atrial fibrillation?

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 67, recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He began feeling very weak and got dizzy every time he stood. We both had started on the keto diet together about a week prior.

I’m a registered nurse. After taking his blood pressure and finding it to be very low for him, I thought he was dehydrated. I fed him extra carbs and lots of fluids, but nothing changed. So we went to the emergency room.

After a few tests and an EKG, he was diagnosed and admitted to intensive care, where he ate a regular diet. I asked the hospital doctor if being in ketosis could cause atrial fibrillation, and he thought that ketosis makes the body more acidic so maybe, but he wasn’t sure. He was put on a blood thinner and metoprolol, and sent home the next day to continue on a regular diet.

The following day, he began having chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath, so we went back to the emergency room. More tests ruled out a heart attack, and when his heart converted back to a normal rhythm, he was sent home until his stress test. He remained on a regular diet and hasn’t had any more symptoms since then, and also passed his stress test.

His doctor cut his metoprolol down and has kept him on the blood thinner. Do you have any thoughts on ketosis causing atrial fibrillation? The keto diet is very popular right now, and I am concerned for friends who may want to try it.

— L.S. ANSWER: The ketogenic diet uses very low amounts of carbohydrates to create a condition called “ketosis,” where the body has ketones in the blood and urine. This can lead to rapid weight loss; however, there is not general acceptance of the diet from the standpoint of overall health, especially in long-term use.

The effect of a ketogenic diet on blood acid is complex, but briefly, the blood pH does not change appreciably in people on a ketogenic diet, because the body has powerful ways of regulating pH. Worse still, the terminology is confusing: ketones do lead to “acidosis” but not a low pH (which is called “acidemia”).

The connection with atrial fibrillation is not clear. An early study noted that several people developed atrial fibrillation during diet-induced ketosis; however, I could not find a well-done study to support or refute a connection. Your husband’s ordeal does raise suspicion, however, that there may be a link. Still, atrial fibrillation is common, and it may have nothing to do with the diet.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www. rbmamall.com.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1888, the body of the first victim of London serial killer Jack the Ripper was found.

In 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Neutrality Act. In 1954, Hurricane Carol made landfall over Long Island and Connecticut and soon became one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit New England.

In 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car accident in Paris.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Maria Montessori (1870-1952), physician/ educator; William Saroyan (1908-1981), playwright; Buddy Hackett (1924-2003), comedian/actor; James Coburn (19282002), actor; Frank Robinson (1935- ), baseball player/manager; Van Morrison (1945- ), singer-songwriter; Itzhak Perlman (1945- ), violinist; Tom Coughlin (1946- ), football executive; Richard Gere (1949- ), actor; Debbie Gibson (1970- ), singer-songwriter; Chris Tucker (1971- ), actor; Larry Fitzgerald (1983- ),

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Grandparents pour on pressure for a visit Dear Amy: About a year ago, my maternal grandparents sold their home and moved across the country to spend their retirement in a nicer town. Now, they are pressuring my husband and me to fly out and stay with them for a week.

They tell me, “Everyone else has come,” or “We feel like you don’t really love us.”

The problem is time and money. My husband and I live on a very tight budget. While visiting them used to be a drive up the street, it would now require plane tickets, time off work, gas money to get to an airport and hiring someone to care for our dog while we’re away. I told my grandparents this, and they offered to pay for our plane tickets. That is generous of them, but it’s only a small part of the problem.

My husband only gets paid when he works. If he takes off a week, we would not make enough to pay rent. I have told my grandparents this also, but it seems to fall on deaf ears.

Their constant pressure is stressing me out, on top of an already stressful job. I can’t make time and money appear where there is none. My grandparents have the right to move away if they want, but they didn’t seem to think of the implications of being farther away

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Amy Dickinson from loved ones.

They have no family where they live now, and don’t know anyone, which to me is why they seem desperate for constant visitors. My mother has only been able to travel and see her parents once (with the help of a friend paying part of the way), and most likely won’t be able to again.

How can I tell them that the rest of us just don’t have the means to pick up and fly away?

— Frustrated Granddaughter Dear Frustrated: Can you make this trip solo (if your grandparents pay your way)? If not, then you simply cannot do it. That’s nonnegotiable. It is not fair for your grandparents to try to emotionally manipulate you into visiting. All you need to do is to say, “I’m sorry, but I can’t come. It doesn’t mean that I don’t love you, but it does mean that I can’t visit you. I’m going to have to love you from a distance for now.”

They seem able to afford to make the trip, and so you should encourage them to come back to their hometown. A visit might make them feel loved and shore them up as they continue to adjust to their new lives.

Dear Amy: There is a fellow in my yoga class who wears very strong cologne or aftershave.

This morning, while walking across the parking lot to class, the scent was so strong as to be overwhelming.

I waved my hand and asked that perhaps he could ease up a bit.

His wife was surprised, because she doesn’t notice it — probably from smelling it all the time — and my husband was shocked that I brought it up.

I would usually not be so forthcoming, but week after week we are sharing an enclosed space, and I think I have the right to breathe clean air in class.

Amy, what is a person to do in this situation?

Was I wrong to say anything?

— Perturbed Yogi Dear Perturbed: You weren’t wrong to say anything about this overpowering scent, but the way you chose to speak up — waving your hand, and in a parking lot in front of both spouses (and possibly others) — seems unnecessarily rude.

In my (limited) experi-

ence taking yoga classes, the instructor gently controls the atmosphere in the room. A word to the instructor might have been more appropriate, because she or he could have spoken to the man privately, while also reminding the entire class (publicly) that strong scents affect all participants.

Dear Amy: I found your sappy answer to “Maybe Auntie” to be typically shallow and judgmental. It’s easy for you to insist that this woman should love a baby possibly not related to her, but why should she?

I think many readers feel like I do, that there is no reason to “love” a child who isn’t even related, and who she might not even have a relationship with.

— Disappointed Dear Disappointed: The point I was trying to make in my sappy answer to “Maybe Auntie” is that any of us can make a choice to try to love another person.

There is simply no downside to this.

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

The stars are aligned, so don’t wait on the sidelines when you should be taking charge and making things happen. Getting together with progressive people who share your goals will help you build lifelong alliances and find success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — A trip, conference or event will lead to new interests, proposals or partnerships. A change of scenery will encourage you to alter your current living situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23) — Investments should be looked over, and a sale that could help you financially should be considered.

Lower your overhead and ease your stress.

Peace of mind should be your goal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Call for change and be the one to make it happen. Your actions will encourage others to tag along, adding momentum to your plans. An impromptu decision will turn out to be beneficial.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Stick to what you know and do best. Use your intelligence when dealing with anyone trying to lead you astray. Concentrate on personal gains and improvements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Take on whatever comes your way. Your ability to turn a negative into a positive will help you bring about changes that will improve your life personally, financially and emotionally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Keep your distance from anyone who appears to be irrational. Don’t feel obliged to make a move or change just because someone else does.

Moderation should take precedence over indulgence.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Money matters will lead to a change in lifestyle. An opportunity to get ahead is apparent. Check out the job market or an offer that unexpectedly comes your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Partnerships will be dicey. Be careful how you handle persuasive people. Don’t disregard your intelligence. Use your charm and outsmart anyone competing with or challenging you.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — You’ll crave change. Look around and determine what’s best for you. Don’t rely on hearsay. Go to the source and get what you need to know in writing.

GEMINI (May 21June 20) — Stick close to home and focus on making personal gains and physical improvements and surrounding yourself with people you love and trust. Don’t meddle or get involved in gossip.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — You can make a difference if you take part in an event that is geared toward helping people in need.

A partnership looks promising, and a suggestion or proposal should be considered.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Set up interviews, respond to job ads or spend time with colleagues who can help you get ahead. Networking will lead to an unexpected offer too good to refuse.

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and you have two years to get to the finish line.”

Twenty-six members of Laura Levy, DHSc, Georgia Campus of PhilaPS-C, program director delphia College of Osteoand chairperson of the pathic Medicine’s physician physician assistant studassistants class of 2020 ies program, advised the received their white coats students on what to keep during a ceremony Aug. 23 in the pockets of their new at the Infinite Energy Center. white coats. Aside from The white coat ceremony necessary supplies like a is a symbolic event for reflex hammer, measurfirst-year medical students ing tape, penlight, tongue to declare their intention to blades and cellphone, she practice medicine. said the heaviest, but most Assistant Professor and important, items to keep in Department of PA Studtheir pockets are courage, ies Georgia site director endurance, humility and Rebekah Thomas said PA kindness. students receive their white “Please try and rememcoats to symbolize many ber that while illness and GA-PCOM held its white coat ceremony for the school’s physician assistants class of 2020. (Special Photo) critical aspects of students’ death may become familiar medical education. students to find growth Alanna Viken, PA-C, a help you get through times and be a good colleague to you, it is not to those “(The white coat) has throughout the program. member of GA-PCOM’s in- when you know you rocked and friend.” who know and love your become a standard of pro“Determine the character augural PA graduating class an exam, the stressful During her time in PA patient,” Levy said. fessionalism and caring and qualities that you desire in 2018, imparted words times,and the times when school, she said she gained The PA program lasts 26 months and is broken down a visual reminder of the trust to exemplify in your daily of advice to the incoming you doubt yourself the confidence in her abilities. into 14 consectuive months we as physician assistants interactions with patients class, drawing from her own most,” Viken said. “I en“With all of the stress must earn from our paand commit to continually experience as a student. courage you to learn from and craziness, PA school is of classroom instruction followed by four threetients,” Thomas said. grow and strive to be that “The people you’re siteach other every single day, worth it,” she said. “Keep Thomas challenged individual,” she said. ting next to are going to boost each other’s morale in mind, the clock is ticking month clinical rotations.

Gwinnett NAACP calls for probe on former Buford superintendent

By Isabel Hughes

isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

The Gwinnett NAACP is calling for an investigation into the Buford City School System to determine whether there were any civil rights violations during former superintendent Geye Hamby’s tenure.

More than a dozen protesters, including

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Gwinnett County NAACP President Penny Poole, gathered outside Buford’s Board of Education Building on Thursday evening to show solidarity for the investigation, which Poole said should look at Hamby’s record for disciplinary actions and policies and procedures enacted by the school board under Hamby.

“These violations under

Mr. Hamby’s tenure must be reviewed and all those harmed be made whole,” Poole said.

The Gwinnett County NAACP’s request for an investigation comes in light of last week’s release of audio recordings said to be of Hamby spewing racist rants and repeatedly using the Nword when talking about black construction workers.

Deal

in January, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful and county what the quality of life is. officials used his speech as If they are going to bring an opportunity to recognize people from other parts of him and First Lady Sandra the country or other parts of Deal for their support of the world and located and environmental issues and build factories and offices, for delivering the address in they want to know whether Gwinnett year after year. or not their employees are They presented an award, going to be satisfied to live called “The Flame,” to the in those communities.”

Deals and county commisGwinnett Clean and sion Chairwoman Charlotte Beautiful Executive DirecNash also presented a tor Schelly Marlatt said she framed Gwinnett bicentenappreciated hearing the gov- nial coin to the first lady. ernor connect environmental “Gov. Deal is just like protection and preservation a constant flame,” Marlatt with economic development. said. “He never goes out.

She said the two “go hand in He’s constantly burning and hand” with each other. giving his energy to others.”

“If (companies) see blight, But Deal did not only graffiti, illegal dumping talk about the relationship (and) all of those things between economic develop— who wants to live in ment and the environment. that? Who wants to bring a He also praised the work business into that and try to done at Gwinnett’s F. Wayne attract employees? No one,” Hill Water Resources Center Marlatt said. in Buford to treat and clean “(But) places where you wastewater before returning can bring families and that the water to Lake Lanier, have amazing parks — and which is Gwinnett’s water (Gwinnett) county has a source. nationally recognized parks “You are one of the best, system — green spaces, if not the best — and I brag beautiful waterways and about you all over the state all of those things that are of H Georgia — in terms of important people with what you do in terms of families (are attractive to treating and returning your businesses).” wastewater,” Deal said.

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pointed to Gwinnett’s water treatment process in dealings with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and in federal courtrooms amid the ongoing water wars between Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

Gwinnett’s work with water has been part of Georgia’s argument that it should receive more credit from the government for water stewardship and thereby be allowed better water withdrawal permits.

A key part of the decadesold water wars is the debate over how much water communities in metro Atlanta should be allowed to pull from Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River. Deal said rewarding communities for efforts to clean the water they return would serve as an incentive for communities to do more when it comes to cleaning up used water.

“I congratulate you on what you’ve especially done in terms of the ongoing struggle that we will all have to wage in terms of being treated fairly with regard to water that falls on our native soil and finds itself in our rivers and our lakes, and that we get credit for being good stewards of that water,” Deal said.

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Jimmy Edward Gresham Jimmy Edward Gresham, age 83, of Lilburn, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/ Tucker Chapel, with Rev. Derek Spain officiating.

Interment will follow in Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcross. A native of Thomaston, GA., Jimmy was a long time resident of Lilburn and a member of Hebron Baptist Church.

He retired from Food Giant as a manager and also retired from Gwinnett County Schools as a school bus monitor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Martha Elizabeth Gresham. Survivors include his sons and daughters-

in-law, Mike Gresham of Ball Ground and Steve and Robyn Gresham of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Aaron and Rebecca Gresham, Jessi and Heath Davis, Blake and Bethany Bagwell, Nikki Gresham, Zack Gresham and Abby Gresham; four great grandchildren; brothers, Ronald Gresham, Gary Gresham and Mickey Gresham; sisters, Phyllis Sloan and Mary Rakestraw. Online condolences may be left at www. billheadfuneralhome. com. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

Snellville

Nancy W. Narrie Nancy Maurine Wheeler Narrie, 71, of Snellville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Nancy is survived by husband of over 41 years, Steve, daughters Leanne (Bryan Rambo), Lindsay (Ryan Bridges, betrothed), sister Susan (Robert Holt), several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncle Thomas, and in-laws. For more details and memorial service information please go to Tom Wages Funeral Services.

The recordings were part of a lawsuit filed in federal court by former paraprofessional educator Mary Ingram, accusing the school board of racial discrimination and retaliation.

Poole said the NAACP is concerned that there are more cases such as Ingram’s, which is why the organization is calling for an investigation.

“Mr. Hamby’s com-

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ments demonstrate racial hatred and bigotry, and the Buford City School System will be held accountable if any other victims step forward with similar experiences as Ms. Ingram,” Poole said. “We are very happy to see that the citizens and the school board of Buford have not allowed Mr. Hamby’s image to continue to represent them, (but) he should have been immediately

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that gave so much to me.”

The school board over the last two weeks. unanimously voted to bring Davis is coming out of her back to the district retirement to serve as the late Monday night after interim schools chief. She a lengthy board meeting, was Buford’s assistant followed by an executive superintendent from 2012 session. until she retired in 2017, What will happen conand was the principal at Bu- cerning the district’s top job ford Academy before that, in long term remains to be starting in 2005. Prior to seen, though. working in Buford schools, “Plans for the new Davis worked for Gwinnett Superintendent search are County Public Schools, being developed and will be with her last role in that shared within the upcomdistrict being as an assistant ing weeks,” board members principal. said in their letter to parents.

She has spent 34 years “Parent and community working in education. participation in our schools She was also once a stu- will continue to be integral dent in the school district, as our community moves and told the Daily Post in forward in providing the 2009 that she was delighted best education and environwhen the opportunity to ment for our students.” come back to the district Buford’s school board is as an educator came up 13 already moving ahead with years ago. steps to try and repair and “It’s one of those kinds of improve the relationship unusual things that I really between the district and the hadn’t thought about a lot, community. It has set up because I was very, very an email address, bufordhappy where I was at,” she boe@bufordcityschools. told the newspaper at the org, to give residents a time. “Then this opportuni- way to communicate with ty came up, and it was just the board and share their like it was meant to be. It opinions and suggestions happened very quickly, and with the district’s governing (I was) thrilled, absolutely body. thrilled, to come back and “We pledge to you that give back to a community communication between the

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fired for his actions.”

Poole said, though, that Hamby’s resignation is not the end of the matter.

“Mr. Hamby’s resignation is not the end of concerns regarding the Buford City Schools; it is only the beginning,” she said. “We want to ensure that parents, students and employees, former as well as current in the school system, receive due process.”

community, school system and board of education will greatly increase and we will be as transparent as possible to provide you with current and timely information,” board members said in their letter.

But, there is also the issue of addressing diversity in light of the recordings, in which Hamby purportedly made threats about killing African-American construction workers among the other statements that can be heard.

The school board, perhaps taking a page out of the playbook of Gwinnett leaders, such as county commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash, who have long touted the county’s ethnic diversity as a strength, highlighted and praised the diversity in the Buford community.

“We have already begun to make a concerted effort to create a plan to improve relationships between and among the many cultural groups represented within our schools,” board members said. “Clearly, one of the strengths of our system and community is our diversity. Plans to garner community input and engagement will be forthcoming.”

Police

The higher the officer-tocitizen ratio, Ayers said, the citizens with a minimum less crime the county will staffing ratio of 1.10 ofhave and the more cases ficers,” he said. “When can be taken on. you look at what we’re Currently, the uniform authorized right now, we’re division, or the officers authorized 813 officers and “you see out there every will be up at 838 Oct. 1, day,” has 431 officers, but right this minute, we’re which is 28 percent below authorized at a 1.00 ratio. the division’s authorized The current actual is 0.89 strength of 602. officers, or 721.”

The criminal investigaTo get to the minimum tions division is 15 perratio set forth by the unified cent below its authorized plan, the department would strength, which “directly need 892 officers, and to affects the number of cases get to the recommended that we can investigate,” ratio, it would need 1,053 Ayers said. officers, Ayers said.

Despite the numbers Though the number of indicating that the county officers has increased in the needs more officers, crime last year, as has the ratio — in Gwinnett decreased in last year, the ratio was 0.85 2017 from 2016’s numbers. officers per 1,000 residents “Our comparison from — Ayers said the goal is 2016 to (2017), we saw a to continue those upward reduction of 9 percent in trends. the violent crime rate and “We want to close that a reduction of 2 percent in gap,” he said. “That (actual the property crime rate with ratio) and (authorized ratio) an overall reduction of 3 need to be getting closer to percent,” Ayers said. “In the the (goal).” actual crimes that were re-

ported to Gwinnett County last year, we had an upward trend in reported rapes, entering autos, vehicle theft and overall theft, but we saw a decrease in robberies, assaults, commercial and residential burglaries and homicides remained steady.”

Ayers said while certain kinds of crimes did increase between 2016 and 2017, the crime rate in Gwinnett — especially considering it’s a metro Atlanta county — is better than it could be.

“For a county this size and the staffing, it’s a good thing,” he said. “For the metro, our (numbers are favorable), yes.”

The department’s total staffing requests total about $4.66 million, though the entire budget requested would be an $11.4 million increase over last’s, or an approximate 8.7 percent increase.

The largest amount of that comes from police services, followed by 911.

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Latinos not being seen as Americans under Trump WASHINGTON — President Trump’s bigoted hatred of Latino immigrants has been clear from the beginning. Now his administration is aggressively persecuting Latino citizens as well.

It is hard to be shocked anymore, given the multiple daily outrages committed by Trump and his minions, but a report Thursday by The Washington Post was jawdropping: In the borderlands of southern Texas, the State Department is denying passports to hundreds and perhaps thousands of men and women who have official Eugene birth certificates demonRobinson strating they were born in the United States.

In some cases, valid passports have been confiscated and revoked, their holders stranded in Mexico, unable to come home. In other cases, people have been arrested, sent to detention centers and slated for deportation. Imagine how they and their American families must feel — and how their distress must make Trump and his fellow xenophobes feel warm inside.

Denial of passports effectively renders the victims stateless — meaning they cannot travel outside the country, because they would not be re-admitted — and potentially vulnerable to being deported. Again, these are people who have government-issued birth certificates, long accepted as gold-standard proof of citizenship. The Trump administration simply doesn’t see Latinos as full-fledged Americans.

The Post quoted a 40-year-old man named Juan — he didn’t want his last name used for fear of being targeted — who has a birth certificate stating he was born in the Texas border city of Brownsville.

He served his country for three years in the U.S. Army, then was a cadet in the Border Patrol, and now works as a Texas state prison guard. But when he applied to renew his passport this year, the State Department responded with a letter saying it didn’t believe he was a citizen.

It is important to understand that for Americans who live along the border, a passport is a necessity.

People flow back and forth across the Rio Grande all the time to work, make business deals, see family or perhaps just try out a trendy new restaurant. The border is not like the Berlin Wall, though evidently Trump would like it to be.

There is a backstory: In the 1990s, several Texas midwives admitted accepting bribes to falsely claim that some Mexican infants were born in the United States. These same midwives, however, also delivered many more Latino babies, at least tens of thousands, who were legitimately born in the United States. From official records, it is impossible to tell the difference.

The Trump administration appears to be denying passports simply because the applicant is Latino, was born in south Texas and was delivered by a midwife — something the federal government explicitly promised not to do in a 2009 court settlement with the ACLU. The administration claims there has been no change in policy. But the Post quoted immigration lawyers who say there has been a dramatic surge in passport denials.

In Juan’s case, the State Department demanded he produce documents including proof of his mother’s prenatal care in the United States, his baptismal certificate and rental agreements from when he was an infant. He managed to find some of this obscure material — and yet his passport application was denied a second time.

A military veteran who served his country was told that it isn’t his country after all.

Think how you would feel if this nightmare were happening to you. Like everyone else, you have no memory of the details of your birth. You only know what your parents have told you and what the official records say, all of which is almost surely true.

Suddenly, because of your Latino heritage, your core identity is challenged and your right to live in the United States is threatened.

If the government had specific evidence that an individual’s birth certificate was falsified, then we could have a debate about the right thing to do. But this administration is assuming that a person of a certain ethnicity, recorded as being born in a certain part of the country and meeting other unspecified criteria, is de facto not a citizen — and has the burden of proving otherwise.

At this point, the Trump administration has the burden of proving this is anything other than vile, unadulterated racism.

Trump launched his presidential campaign by calling Mexican immigrants rapists and drug dealers. His administration cruelly separated nearly 3,000 Central American children from their families and seeks to make their parents ineligible for asylum. His clear message to would-be Latino immigrants is: No admission.

And now, an equally blunt message for lifelong Latino citizens: Go away.

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

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Farewell to a genuine hero WASHINGTON — The world seems already a lesser place with the passing of Sen. John McCain.

The ensuing deluge of accolades and tributes — notwithstanding the president’s limp and late acknowledgement of McCain’s service to the nation — has revealed a level of reverence we don’t see often. Despite traits and qualities that sometimes earned McCain enemies among friends, the past few days have been filled with a sense that we’ve lost something more than the man; we’ve lost one of the few remaining remnants of the American honor code.

A stalwart patriot who gave nearly his all to the country he so loved, McCain reminded us of the values that formed a nation — hard work, selfsacrifice, bravery, strength and goodness of intention and spirit. McCain’s life’s work embodied all of these at various times, and we release him from Earth’s bonds with not a little trepidation that we won’t see his likes again.

His courage, primarily, seems to have set him apart from most other late notables.

That, and his toughness, which was recognized even by the former director of the North Vietnamese prisonerof-war camp where McCain spent more than five years.

Retired Col. Tran Trong Duyet remarked on his former captive’s death by recalling how

great and very brave soldier.”

And this is our commander in chief, who this week couldn’t cough up a kind word for McCain — nor maintain the White House flag at half-staff for more than a day — until, apparently, he could no longer bear the torture of Kathleen harsh critics shoving condemParker nation under his thin skin.

What made McCain a hero much he liked him personally isn’t that he endured immense “for his toughness and strong suffering. It doesn’t take a stance,” and grew fond of him hero to be shot down or caplater for his efforts to build tured. We tend to overuse the relations between Vietnam term these days. The definiand the U.S. tion of a hero is someone who McCain fared less well with supersedes the ordinary call the president of the United of duty and puts his or her States, who has behaved like own life in peril, or takes a a vengeful brat the past few dangerous risk, for the sake of days. Perhaps he is aiming for another. consistency rather than comMcCain was a hero because passion, or maybe he’s simply he refused early release when undone by the inevitable con- it was offered as a propaganda trasts — a larger-than-life hero strategy once his captors versus the trite bully whom learned that his father was even pulpits find distasteful. It a Navy admiral. McCain was just three years ago that repeatedly declined, saying Donald Trump cast doubt on he would go only if those McCain’s heroism, telling a captured before him were also Family Leadership Council released. This singular act of summit in Iowa that he was self-abnegation is no one’s to a hero only because he was question, least of all Trump’s, captured: “I like people that whose military title is so weren’t captured,” said the misplaced that one marvels future president. at the self-control of military Trump also once demeaned leadership, for many of whom all Vietnam vets by telling nausea must be a constant Howard Stern in 1997 that companion. avoiding sexually transmitted No question. McCain could diseases was “my personal be difficult. He occasionally Vietnam.” For good measure, vexed his fellow Republicans Trump added, “I feel like a by voting against them, nota-

bly in a stage-crafted thumbsdown on the Senate floor last summer when he returned to Washington to vote against the repeal of Obamacare. Sometimes he seemed to relish his “maverick” designation perhaps too much. And he wasn’t always wise, as when he surrendered to pressure and selected then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate, rather than Joe Lieberman, whom he preferred.

Strangely, toward the end, he was viewed by many as part of the establishment swamp that Trump came to drain. He was a hawkish, proimmigration centrist when the GOP base was increasingly becoming a hard-right, isolationist bulwark against civility, dignity and the reality of globalization. Thus, McCain and Trump were full-throated foes, each standing his ground on opposing shores of American rectitude.

It is a tragedy that McCain, the warrior-hero, should exit the stage just when his model of citizenship is so needed.

But perhaps by his leaving and the eulogies to follow, more Americans will recognize what it really takes to make America great again — and who clearly doesn’t get it.

Kathleen Parker received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2010. Her email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

Suddenly I get how Reformation happened WASHINGTON — For the first time, I understand how the Reformation happened.

Reading the stunning letter from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò — in which the former papal nuncio says he had personally informed Pope Francis five years ago about the serious accusations against then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick — is both heartbreaking and enraging. If Viganò is right, it means the corruption in the Catholic Church has reached not just the highest levels of Roman Curia but the papacy itself.

Last week, Viganò effectively nailed his 95 theses to the door of St. Peter’s. The archbishop called out not only the Holy Father but also more than a dozen cardinals he says covered up McCarrick’s alleged abuses, including three successive Vatican secretaries of state — and called for Pope Francis to step down. It is virtually without precedent for a Vatican insider to make such serious charges against a sitting pontiff and members of the Curia — much less to call for the pope’s resignation.

Viganò’s allegations need to be investigated, the documents he cites need to be released and the pope needs to answer these charges.

Viganò said he twice wrote to his superiors in Rome, in 2006 and 2008, explaining that McCarrick had, among other things, requested “depraved acts of seminarians and priests,” had derided “a young seminarian who tried

Marc Thiessen to resist” and engaged in the “sacrilegious celebration of the Eucharist.” He got no response. Eventually, he learned that Pope Benedict XVI had ordered that McCarrick be “forbidden to celebrate (Mass) in public, to participate in public meetings, to give lectures, (or) to travel.” Viganò said he personally discussed the sanctions in his first meeting with McCarrick at the Nunciature.

After Benedict resigned, Viganò was granted a private audience with the new pope on June 23, 2013, during which Francis asked him about McCarrick. Viganò wrote that he told Francis, “Holy Father, I don’t know if you know Cardinal McCarrick, but if you ask the Congregation for Bishops there is a dossier this thick about him. He corrupted generations of seminarians and priests, and Pope Benedict ordered him to withdraw to a life of prayer and penance.”

Francis soon lifted Benedict’s sanctions, Viganò said, and made McCarrick a trusted adviser. “He knew from at least June 23, 2013 that McCarrick was a serial predator,” Viganò wrote. “It was only when he

was forced by the report of the abuse of a minor … that he took action.”

Viganò also wrote that he discussed the sanctions on McCarrick several times with McCarrick’s successor as archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, who Viganò said “lies shamelessly” in denying knowing about them. In one instance, Viganò wrote that he saw an announcement in an archdiocesan publication inviting young men interested in the priesthood to a meeting with McCarrick — a man who is alleged to have sexually abused seminarians. “I immediately phoned Cardinal Wuerl, who expressed his surprise to me, telling me that he knew nothing about that announcement and that he would cancel it,” Viganò wrote. “If, as he now continues to state, he knew nothing of the abuses committed by McCarrick and the measures taken by Pope Benedict, how can his answer be explained?” On Monday, a spokesman confirmed that Wuerl did cancel the event “at the nuncio’s request.”

Viganò’s accusations are serious and credible. He has everything to lose by making them public. He cited specific letters and documents that he and others sent to Rome — which he said are readily available in the files of the Holy See and the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington.

The Vatican must now release them. And his account was backed on Monday by

Monsignor Jean-François Lantheaume, the former first counsellor at the Nunciature in Washington, D.C., who called the archbishop “the most honest Prelate that I know in the Vatican” and declared “Vigano is telling the truth: I was the direct witness.” Most importantly, in his letter the archbishop declared that he is “ready to reaffirm them under oath by calling on God as my witness” — which means he is calling for his own eternal damnation if he is lying. Is Pope Francis willing to do the same?

Viganò is courageously sacrificing his own episcopal career to expose the truth.

Now is the time for others with inside knowledge to step forward and do the same.

Catholic cardinals wear a red hat to symbolize their willingness to shed the blood of martyrdom for Christ and His church. Sadly, few seem willing to risk their own position, much less their lives.

On his flight back from Ireland, Pope Francis responded to Viganò’s testimony by declaring, “I will not say a single word on this.” Sorry, that’s not good enough. Five hundred years ago, faithful Catholics waited too long to root out corruption in the Vatican — with disastrous consequences. We can’t make the same mistake again.

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

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Taylor Rice’s pigtails bounced as she jumped on one of two beds set up in the middle of Cirque du Soleil’s stage, her pajamas matching the bows in her hair.

Throwing pillows at her fellow artists — Cirque du Soleil acrobats and performers are called “artists” — the scene was a childish one, filled with flips and tricks and butt-slapping on the trampoline beds.

To the audience of Cirque du Soleil’s latest show, Corteo, the act looked carefree and almost unrehearsed, as if the acrobats were real children just enjoying a romp on the bed.

But the artists knew better, having spent their day jumping on trampolines, lifting weights and throwing medicine balls into the air as they counted down the hours to the show’s opening night at Duluth’s Infinite Energy Center.

“I’ve always enjoyed performing and being very expressive, and luckily, my act allows for that — I do the trampoline act with trampo-beds,” Rice said. “It’s just a very playful act with opportunities to do little jigs on the side and dance around if you want, so I enjoy really being able to be myself onstage. It’s better than most jobs, but I mean, there are times too when I’m just like, ‘God, I am so tired.’”

Though Corteo, which runs through Sunday, came together seamlessly Wednesday night, artists and set technicians were building the set and practicing up to two hours prior to the public performance, a testament to the amount of work it takes to put on a Cirque du Soleil show.

With 51 artists from 18 countries, it’s an all-hands-on-deck job and demands a lot from everyone, Rice said.

“Just the realities of having to perform seven times a week, multiple times a day, doing the same thing — it’s (a lot),” she said. “Mentally, too.

This is Week 11 now of doing this.

It’s usually 10 weeks, but this is an 11-week leg, so everyone is looking forward to a break.”

Still, Rice, who started competing in gymnastics competitions when she was 5, said the long hours and long weeks are all worth it in the end.

“Being able to perform for a different crowd every single week is fun,” she said. “Hearing applause at the end of your act and hearing people laugh during your act is also really exciting.

On the performing side, that’s what I really like — just reactions from the audience, because I find those to be really rewarding.”

The audience did a lot of laughing Wednesday night, especially during the Clowness’ helium dance act, in which Valentyna Pahlevanyan, a dwarf who is 2’5” tall, is suspended from four giant helium balloons and floats through the audience and across the stage.

“Push,” she said to audience members Wednesday, who were instructed to flatten both hands in the air and push Pahlevanyan’s feet as she landed on their hands.

While the act, again, appeared seamless, behind-the-scenes earlier in the day, the performance took preparation.

“They control the weight every day,” Maxwell Batista, Corteo’s publicist, told the Daily Post. “We have Crystal and Genevieve who are both from our

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props and also our carpentry department, and they come here every day and use (Pahlevanyan’s) weight. Our weight changes every day according to what we eat and drink, and it’s the same for her. So they’re taking her weight every day and making sure it’s the exact amount (of helium) we need for her to go up and down smoothly and not go too high or too low.

“If it needs to be changed, we also have a weight bags that they can add or remove. If (Pahlevanyan) goes too high and gets stuck up there, she has a rope attached to her costume and she can just throw the rope down and someone can rescue her, but it’s never happened — she always goes up and down.”

Though media was given special access prior to Wednesday’s show, Batista said the goal is to awe audience members with acts such as Pahlevanyan’s.

Stephannie Roman and Norielis Amador, friends who attended Corteo’s opening performance, said the show achieved just that.

“I love it,” Roman said. “It’s so cool — the (teeterboard) was my favorite.”

“I would definitely (come back) if it came to Atlanta (again),” Amador said. “I would want it to be a different theme (because) there are so many and I want to go to them all.”

Performers rehearse during Cirque du Soleil’s media rehearsals at Infinite Energy Center on Wednesday. (Photos by Cory Hancock)

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KICKOFF EDITION THE RUNDOWN A quick look at this weekend’s high school football in the Gwinnett area: TODAY’S GAMES 5:30 p.m.

• Grayson vs. Bergen Catholic (N.J.) at Buford 7:30 p.m.

• Alpharetta at Lanier • Archer vs. Spartanburg (S.C.) at Wofford College • Berkmar at Lithia Springs • Brookwood at South Gwinnett • Collins Hill at Marietta • Dacula at Mountain View • Duluth at Lakeside-Evans • Lowndes at Parkview • Mill Creek at Norcross • Prince Avenue Christian at Wesleyan • Providence at King’s Ridge • Rockdale at Discovery • Wheeler at Shiloh 8:30 p.m.

• Deerfield Beach (Fla.) at Buford SATURDAY’S GAME 8:30 p.m.

• North Gwinnett vs.

Wekiva (Fla.) in Freedom Bowl at Milton

BY THE NUMBERS

0

Points scored by Norcross in its past two games with tonight’s opponent, Mill Creek — a 24-0 loss in 2015 and a 30-0 loss in 2014

72

Combined points scored

by Parkview in games with Lowndes the past two seasons, though the Panthers lost both (64-38 last year and 35-34 in 2016)

15.5

Yards per carry last Friday

by Buford’s Derrian Brown, who rushed 10 times for 155 yards and three touchdowns FANS CHOICE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Each week during the football season, the Daily Post will nominate four players for its Fans Choice Player of the Week. Online voting at www.gwinnettprepsports.com will begin by Monday morning and will end Thursdays at noon.

This week’s winner is: Name: Sterling Ross School: Brookwood Position: Cornerback Class: Senior Highlights: Intercepted two passes, made four tackles (one breakaway save) and had one big hit in a victory over Peachtree Ridge Coach Philip Jones’ take: “I’m extremely proud of Sterling. He’s a kid that has waited patiently for his turn to play this year and he’s faced a lot of adversity in different ways the past few years. He’s always been a very talented player. I’m really excited he’s coming into his own. He gets a little better every day. He’s a fantastic kid. He went out there Friday night and played the best game of his career. …

Both of his interceptions were extremely vital for our success Friday night. I’m excited to watch him progress throughout the season.

I know he’ll continue to get better and be a huge factor in our secondary.”

Results: Ross won an online competition with Mill Creek’s Chancellor LeeParker, Mountain View’s Kai Hill and Meadowcreek’s Alonzo Howard this week.

FLASHBACK On this week in 2004, Jarred Johnson returns the opening kickoff 85 yards for a score and Chandler Snell rushes for two TDs in South Gwinnett’s 21-0 win over South Forsyth. … Down 7-0 at halftime, Brookwood rallies for a 14-7 win over Dacula. Bradley Saylors’ 5-yard TD run in the third quarter gets the Broncos within 7-6 (after a missed extra point), then Matt Covington’s 14-yard TD run with 3:46 left is the game-winner.

GWINNETT

Grayson’s Tre Brown (10) and Kenny Edwards (33) help sack the Tucker quarterback during last week’s game. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

VS. THE WORLD Rams, Wolves face big tests in showcase

By Taylor Denman Buford and Grayson each dominated the two teams’ common opponent, Tucker, in back-to-back weeks this season.

Those two high school football powerhouses will finally share the field Friday night at Buford, just not against each other. The Wolves’ Gwinnett vs. The World showcase features a doubleheader with perennial East Coast powers, Bergen Catholic (N.J.) and Deerfield Beach (Fla.).

Grayson opens the showcase at 5:30 p.m. against 17-time New Jersey state champion Bergen Catholic. Bergen Catholic is the defending state champion in its Non-Public Group 4 division and is ranked No. 1 in the state.

Georgia’s No. 1-ranked team, fresh off a nationally televised win over Tucker

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from Michigan, Stanford, UCLA and Notre Dame.

Jordan Morant is a 2020 four-star safety with interest from Penn State.

Offensively, running back Rahmir Johnson is a 2019 Nebraska commit and tight end Tyler Devera is a 6-foot-4, three-star recruit with local interest from Georgia Southern.

Grayson’s opponent finished No. 39 in the country in USA Today’s 2017 postseason poll, its lone losses were a one-possession game with Archbishop Buford’s Aaron McLauglin looks to pass downfield during against Tucker on Aug. 24 in the Corky Kell Classic. Wood (Pa.) and to West Coast powerhouse Mater (Photo: David McGregor) Dei (Calif.). Friday’s game in its opener, will have its vision I prospects on both is the season opener for first opportunity to comsides of the ball.

Bergen Catholic. pare its talented 2019 class The New Jersey power “Year-in, year-out they with some of the country’s features a few 2019 produce amazing college other top high school three-star recruits, includ- talent,” Grayson head talents because Bergen ing defensive end Aeneas coach Christian Hunnicutt Catholic is laden with DiDiCosmo, who has interest said. “It gives our kids an

opportunity to evaluate themselves relative to a state champion.”

The Rams were 4-0 against out-of-state competition last year with games against Hoover (Ala.), John Curtis (La.), International School of Broward (Fla.) and Ramsay (Ala.).

Buford hosts the nightcap of its own showcase, set for 8:30 p.m., against Deerfield Beach, the No. 2-ranked team in the Associated Press’ rankings of Florida prep football’s Class AAAAAAAA. “Obviously, Deerfield Beach is athletic,” Buford head coach John Ford said.

“They’ve got superstars everywhere, talent everywhere, linemen with offers, just big-time players everywhere. If you want to be

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North puts confidence to test vs. Florida’s best

8:30 p.m. While Georgia teams will be showcased both days, the Bulldogs and Milton Trojans are The North Gwinnett football the only two Georgia teams feateam face perhaps the most-prov- tured in the event. Proceeds from en opponent of any of Gwinnett the showcase benefit wounded County’s matchups on Saturday at soldiers and military families.

Milton High School.

The 2018 edition is the inauThe Bulldogs close out the gural event, and North Gwinett is 2018 Atlanta Freedom Bowl with two full weeks removed from a Florida’s consensus No. 1 team different showcase in Mercedesin Class AAAAAAAA, Wekiva Benz Stadium, the Corky Kell High School.

Classic.

The Freedom Bowl features “I felt like our kids played resix games between 11 of the top ally hard,” North head coach Bill high school programs in the U.S. Stewart said of his team’s win and one from Canada. Milton will over Brookwood in Week 1. “In host two games today and four that first game, you’re going to more Saturday with North Gwinnett and Wekiva scheduled for See NORTH, Page 4B

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North Gwinnett’s Devin Crosby (31) runs against Brookwood during the Corky Kell Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

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Panthers throw new players into fire in top-10 clash with Lowndes for an opponent as daunting as Lowndes. The Vikings have taylor.denman@gwinnettdailypost.com combined to score 128 points in Without a wealth of returnthe first two weeks of the season LOWNDES VIKINGS (1-AAAAAAA) ing experience and one — albeit in wins over Drew and ChamCoach: Randy McPhearson decisive — win over Mounblee High Schools.

Record: 2-0 tain View, the Parkview footLowndes comes from one of Last week: Beat Chamblee 62-0 ball team finds itself in Class Class AAAAAAA’s smallest PARKVIEW PANTHERS (7-AAAAAAA) AAAAAAA’s top 10 after an and most competitive regions.

Coach: Eric Godfree early bye week.

Lowndes won its region for Record: 1-0 That ranking will be put to the the first time since 2010, but Last week: Had a bye test this week, when the Panthers Colquitt County — 1-2 in region When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Lowndes won 64host the No. 5 team in the state, play last year — advanced to 38 last year Lowndes (2-0). the Class AAAAAAA finals.

Location: Parkview High School “We’re ranked (No. 8) in the Lowndes was 10-0 last season state, Lowndes is ranked No. 5 and has scored an average of in the state, so we’re going to things that we need to continue more than 40 points per game find out if we really belong this to work on.” the past two seasons. Parkview week,” Parkview head coach The early bye provided a was an unfortunate victim to Eric Godfree said. crucial learning opportunity for Lowndes’ 2017 death march Parkview looked good in its the inexperienced Panthers, who when the Panthers lost 64-38 on opening-week, 42-6 win over return one starter on offense. a trip to Valdosta.

Mountain View, but it also Perhaps more valuable than the The Vikings feature a large provided game tape of its green early bye week is the late bye offensive front that creates leverplayers lining up across from week, during the grueling weeks age and running room for the varsity opponents, which the of region games, but Godfree University of Kentucky commit Panthers used during an extra said the Panthers are taking adTravis Tisdale. The class of 2019 week to polish. Cody Brown and vantage of the early assessment running back is small at 5-footJakeim Thompson combined for period at its disposal.

8, 165 pounds, but his speed more than 130 yards rushing and “The early bye gives an oppor- tool makes him an SEC-caliber five TDs in Game 1. tunity to evaluate ourselves and recruit.

“We still have a lot of things watch film and practice those Lowndes has rolled out two to improve on,” Godfree said. things,” Godfree said. “Every quarterbacks, junior Andrew “We still have to do a better coach and team wants to play Koeneman and freshman Jacjob offensively of maintaining games and bye weeks aren’t near curi Brown, so far. Defensively, blocks. Defensively, we’re still as fun as game weeks.”

Lowndes brings an athletic front not getting to points of attack.

Fun is perhaps an interestthat contrasts the size of its ofThere are some little technical ing way to describe preparing fensive interior.

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Archer’s Emmanuel Michel sacks Milton’s Jordan Yates in the second half of their game in the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta. (Photo: David McGregor)

Archer gearing up for out-of-state trip to Spartanburg

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ARCHER TIGERS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Andy Dyer Record: 0-1 Last week: Had a bye SPARTANBURG (S.C.) VIKINGS (2-AAAAA) Coach: Chris Miller Record: 1-1 Last week: Lost to Greer (S.C.) 37-17 When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C.

that possible.

A break after Week 1 isn’t always ideal, but Archer’s coaches and players made the most of it, Dyer said. He said he’s accustomed to a break after the Corky Kell from his time as an assistant coach at Brookwood.

“It’s good because the first game is generally where you’re assessing the most on where you are, what you need to work on, so that was good having it off (to work),” Dyer said. “But at the same time, when you take a loss like we did, you’re ready to play again right away.”

Despite the loss, there were some bright spots in the Corky Kell loss. Carter Peevy connected with Braylen Weems for three touchdown passes, and Kaleb Chester led the offensive line. Emmanuel Michel (10 tackles, one sack) was among the top performers on defense.

A tough test awaits those Tigers this week in Spartanburg, which is 1-1 after losing 37-17 to Greer (S.C.) last Friday and defeating Nation Ford 52-28 in the season opener.

“It’s a school with a lot of history,” Dyer said. “They’re in their 100th year this year and we’re in our 10th. Their school is growing a lot. There’s a lot of growth in that part of South Carolina.

“They’re in the process of building a whole new stadium complex so in the meantime we’re playing at Wofford. It’s home of the (Carolina) Panthers’ training camp so it’s a great facility. They’ve got a very well-coached team. Just watching them on film, it will be a great challenge.”

Daily Post Picks

The staff makes its predictions for this week’s prep football winners

WILL HAMMOCK

CHRISTINE TROYKE

DAVID FRIEDLANDER

Alpharetta

Alpharetta

Alpharetta

Alpharetta

Alpharetta

Lanier

Archer

Archer

Archer

Archer

Archer

Archer

Berkmar at Lithia Springs

Berkmar

Berkmar

Berkmar

Berkmar

Lithia Springs

Berkmar

Brookwood at South Gwinnett

Brookwood

Brookwood

Brookwood

Brookwood

Brookwood

Brookwood

Collins Hill at Marietta

Marietta

Marietta

Collins Hill

Marietta

Marietta

Marietta

Dacula at Mountain View

Dacula

Dacula

Dacula

Dacula

Mnt. View

Mnt. View

Deerfield Beach (Fla.) at Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Duluth at Lakeside-Evans

Duluth

Duluth

Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside

Grayson vs.

Bergen Catholic

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Grayson

Lowndes at Parkview

Lowndes

Lowndes

Lowndes

Lowndes

Parkview

Parkview

Mill Creek at Norcross

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Norcross

Norcross

Norcross

Mill Creek

Prince Avenue Chr. at Wesleyan

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Prince Ave.

Wesleyan

Prince Ave.

Providence at King’s Ridge

Providence

Providence

Providence

Providence

King’s Ridge

Providence

Rockdale at Discovery

Discovery

Discovery

Discovery

Discovery

Discovery

Discovery

Wheeler

Wheeler

Shiloh

Wheeler

Wheeler

Wheeler

North

North

North

North

North

North

10-3 (21-6)

10-3 (19-8)

9-4 (19-8)

7-6 (17-10)

9-4 (17-10)

10-3 (18-9)

Alpharetta at Lanier Archer vs.

Spartanburg

Wheeler at Shiloh North Gwinnett vs. Wekiva (Fla.) Last week (overall)

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SCOTT SMITH

NORTH JOHNSON*

*Each week’s picks feature a guest picker. This week’s guest picker is Gwinnett Stripers general manager North Johnson

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The first out-of-state trip for the Archer football team may not be its toughest drive.

Tonight’s game against Spartanburg (S.C.) at Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium could end up as a smoother journey than one through metro Atlanta gridlock.

“We haven’t traveled (outof-state) before, but we’ve had some 2 1/2-hour trips to Cobb County,” a laughing Archer head coach Andy Dyer said.

“So from a travel standpoint, this will be easy.”

If traffic isn’t an issue as expected, Dyer knows his team still gets plenty from a road trip like this one. It takes planning and logistics from an administrative standpoint, and the players have to get used to a different routine.

For playoff teams, road trips can mean drives to the other side of Atlanta or well into South Georgia, so an earlyseason practice run is always a positive.

“We like the opportunity for our kids to travel,” Dyer said.

“We’re looking forward to that.

It’s great to do that early in the year because you never know what can happen at end of the season. Can you be mature enough to handle a drive on a bus and all the things that go with a schedule? Can you get off the bus and play well?”

The Tigers are looking for better play than they produced two weeks ago in their opener, a 21-19 Corky Kell Classic loss to Milton.

There were mistakes in all phases for a team that entered 2018 with high hopes.

“Just the little things (we can improve on), the most important things you have to do well,” Dyer said. “No. 1, you have to score in the red zone. We had the ball down there ready to score on the first drive and we didn’t do it and that hurt us. We didn’t take advantage of some kicking points, an extra point and a field goal. And we did not tackle well. We have worked on those things over the last two weeks.”

An early-season bye made

ARCHER AT SPARTANBURG

LOWNDES AT PARKVIEW

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THE BREAKDOWN

A look at this week’s prep football matchups (all games at 7:30 p.m. today unless otherwise noted)

ALPHARETTA AT LANIER ALPHARETTA RAIDERS (7-AAAAAA) LANIER LONGHORNS (8-AAAAAA) Coach: Jacob Nichols Coach: Korey Mobbs Record: 0-1 Record: 1-1 Last week: Lost to Milton 37-27 Last week: Lost to Central Gwinnett 35-7 Former teammates at Parkview, Lanier’s Korey Mobbs and Alpharetta’s Jacob Nichols meet for the first time as head coaches of their respective programs. The two won the 1997 state championship at the Big Orange Jungle against Tift County.

That connection spurred today’s meeting between Lanier and Alpharetta. “(Alpharetta) has a really athletic football team,” Mobbs said. “The front seven on defense is as good as we’ll see. Offensively, they have skill guys who are a threat with the ball in their hands.”

Alpharetta, the No. 8-ranked team in Class AAAAAA, is coming off a Class AAAAAA quarterfinals appearance against Class AAAAAA runner-up Coffee County.

Lanier will be without starting quarterback and Texas A&M commit Zach Calzada, Bryce Satterfield who suffered a rib injury on a hit during Lanier’s Week 2 loss to Central Gwinnett.

Calzada was 8 of 23 for 114 yards before leaving the game against Central, and he completed 7 of 12 passes for 181 yards against Peachtree Ridge in Week 1.

Senior Bryce Satterfield will start under center for Lanier in Calzada’s stead.

“Bryce is a young man who’s grown up in our program,” Mobbs said. “I don’t think kids like him get enough credit for sticking things out when you’re not the starter. We’re not excited Zach is out, but I think the kids will play hard around (Satterfield).”

Satterfield helped lead a touchdown drive against Peachtree Ridge in Week 1 and completed one of his three pass attempts for 13 yards.

Mobbs said he’s looking for a mistake-free football game for Lanier after its drubbing by Central Gwinnett, but he is hopeful some early humility will be beneficial for the Longhorns in the long run.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Lanier High School

COLLINS HILL AT MARIETTA COLLINS HILL EAGLES (6-AAAAAAA) MARIETTA BLUE DEVILS (3-AAAAAAA) Coach: Lenny Gregory Coach: Richard Morgan Record: 0-1 Record: 0-2 Last week: Lost to Walton 29-25 Last week: Lost to Our Lady of Good Cncl 40-28 Collins Hill opened quite a few eyes throughout Georgia by putting No. 4 stateranked Walton on the ropes last week before the Raiders rallied to thwart the upset bid late in the fourth quarter.

Aside from being able to finish better, the bigger task for the Eagles will be trying to bounce back against a Marietta team which has talent that belies its 0-2 record. That mark can be attributed to a stout, early-season schedule, as well as the distraction accompanying the recent controversy over the eligibility of three other players.

The Blue Devils feature four-star junior quarterback prospect Harrison Bailey, as well as five other members of the Marietta Daily Journal’s preseason DynaJared mite Dozen, including four-star receiver Ramel Keyton and five-star tight end Arik Bartlett Gilbert.

While the Collins Hill defense has already faced a potent passing attack last week in Walton, Eagles coach Lenny Gregory says the Blue Devils pose quite a different challenge.

“Walton had the element of a quarterback who liked to run the ball,” Gregory said. “(Marietta) is a different animal. I don’t want to say they’re one-dimensional because they’re not. But they want to throw the football. (Bailey) isn’t the running threat (Walton quarterback Austin Kirksey) is, but …

I don’t know that I’ve seen (a quarterback) as good as him in a while. … Marietta is loaded with talent.

“We’re just going to have to be very sound and very patient on defense, don’t give up the home run ball and don’t let their receivers get behind us.”

It also will help if the Eagles can continue to put a similar pass rush on Bailey to the one they did last week, thanks to their own major college prospects like defensive end Tomari Fox and linebacker Jared Bartlett, as well as senior noseguard Tommy Turnage, who collected two sacks last week.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Northcutt Stadium, Marietta

BERKMAR AT LITHIA SPRINGS BERKMAR PATRIOTS (7-AAAAAAA) LITHIA SPRINGS LIONS (6-AAAAA) Coach: Willie Gary Coach: Kevin Hill Record: 1-0 Record: 0-1 Last week: Beat Cross Keys 44-0 Last week: Lost to New Manchester 27-7 Berkmar’s 47-game losing streak is no more thanks to last week’s dominating season-opening win over Cross Keys. The next task for the Patriots is trying to establish a two-game winning streak this week against a Lithia Springs team that has struggled almost as much as they have over the past decade or so.

However, coach Willie Gary has cautioned his team not only against basking too long in the glow of last week’s win, but also looking too much at the Lions’ records in recent seasons.

“We had a decent practice (Monday),” Gary said. “The kids are still kind of excited, but I told them, ‘You have to do your job.’ This will be a good challenge for us in back-to-back weeks. Lithia Springs will be a challenge because they’re so athletic.

Willie “Their quarterback is very athletic, and the guys on the outside among their Gary receivers, it’s the same thing. And line up in everything from a Georgia Tech-type (option) to spread stuff. So I’m excited to see how we respond.”

Indeed, the Berkmar defense will have to be on their toes against quarterback Davion Jennings and a diverse Lions offense, and will look to veterans like senior linemen Fernando Contreras and Alvin Duncan to provide the leadership and discipline to keep the unit alert.

Meanwhile, the Patriots offense will be looking to maintain the kind of production it got from its running game last week, when six different ball carries, led by brothers Johnathan and Jaylen Wiley, put up 309 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.

“It’ll come down to execution on both sides of the ball,” Gary said. “That’s the message we’ve been preaching to (the players) this week. We’ve got to do the little things you need to do to win a football game.”

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Lithia Springs High School

DACULA AT MOUNTAIN VIEW DACULA FALCONS (8-AAAAAA) Coach: Clint Jenkins Record: 1-1 Last week: Lost to Mill Creek 49-21

MOUNTAIN VIEW BEARS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Rob Kellogg Record: 1-1 Last week: Beat Langston Hughes 27-7

Two teams that experienced contrasting results the first two weeks meet up for the first time tonight. Mountain View is hopeful to continue the momentum gained by last week’s win over Langston Hughes, a dramatic bounce back from a season-opening loss that featured struggles across the board.

“We played a really good second half (last week),” first-year Bears head coach Rob Kellogg said. “Defensively, our missed tackles went way down. I only counted five on the tape. That’s a major improvement. We were able to limit (Langston Hughes’) field position a lot more.”

The Bears will look to playmakers in their front seven like linebackers Kai Hill Kai and Jeremy Tuider, as well as defensive end Harrison Spikes, to keep tabs on a Hill Dacula offense looking for a similar rebound after struggling throughout most of last week’s loss to neighborhood rival Mill Creek. That loss came after the Falcons got the season off to a good start in an opening win over Discovery.

Part of the problem last week was that Dacula fell into an early hole, forcing a change in its approach on the fly. That wasn’t a good formula for an offense trying to adjust to a new system, but coach Clint Jenkins is hopeful that unit, led by quarterback Jarrett Jenkins, will be more comfortable with two weeks now under their collective belt. And he’s hopeful that others like Sean McDaniel will be able to give Dacula a boost on both sides of the ball.

“Up front, Mill Creek was a big challenge for us as far as protecting our kids and settling in every week,” Clint Jenkins said. “Jarrett does a good job of thinking on his feet, and he’s kind of self-correcting. … We’ve just got to keep coming along on the offensive line and put the whole thing together.

“Defensively, Mountain View is another great challenge up front and with their running backs, and they’ve got a couple of good receivers. Their quarterback also runs and throws well. They’ve got some good guys in place who can make plays.”

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Mountain View High School

DULUTH AT LAKESIDE-EVANS

MILL CREEK AT NORCROSS

DULUTH WILDCATS (6-AAAAAAA) LAKESIDE-EVANS PANTHERS (3-AAAAAA) Coach: Bob Swank Coach: Steve Hibbitts Record: 0-2 Record: 2-0 Last week: Lost to Meadowcreek 47-17 Last week: Beat South Aiken (S.C.) 35-18 Duluth coach Bob Swank saw flashes of promise from his team in last week’s loss to Meadowcreek, particularly early on when it took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.

The problem was that he did not see the sustained promise throughout the game, so the Wildcats have headed back to the drawing board this week before hitting the road eastbound on Interstate 20 to take on a Lakeside-Evans team fresh off two straight wins over opponents from South Carolina.

Among the biggest areas of concern is a turnover problem, which was an issue for the Wildcats for the second straight week. Curtailing those miscues, while causing some for the opponent, has been a major point of emphasis this week in Jordan Coggins practice.

“We’re minus-8 in turnover margin so far (though two games),” Swank said.

“We haven’t taken (the ball) away once yet. We have to fix that if we’re going to have a chance to win (Friday’s) game. … We’ve got guys around the football. We just don’t have anybody who’s been able to knock it loose yet.”

Finding someone to do so will be important against an offense that features a potent dual threat quarterback in Jaden Taylor, who ran for 97 yards in the Panthers’ win at South Aiken last week.

Junior defensive end Jordan Coggins will lead the effort to try and slow down Taylor and the Lakeside offense, as well as try to create a few turnovers.

Meanwhile, Swank is hopeful that sophomore quarterback Jaiden Jones and the rest of the offense will continue to grow and cut down on their own mistakes, and try to keep Lakeside defensive playmakers like safety Tony Jenkins from making a major impact.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Lakeside High School, Evans

MILL CREEK HAWKS (6-AAAAAAA) NORCROSS BLUE DEVILS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Shannon Jarvis Coach: Keith Maloof Record: 1-1 Record: 1-0 Last week: Beat Dacula 49-21 Last week: Had a bye These two teams have had some fascinating games with each other over the years, though they haven’t met in the regular season in three years.

Mill Creek comes into the game off a nice bounce-back win over neighborhood rival Dacula following a rough opening loss to Walton in the Corky Kell Classic.

The biggest difference, according to Hawks coach Shannon Jarvis, was keeping the team’s focus directed more inward, an approach he wants to duplicate this week despite facing a quality opponent like Norcross.

“We’ve got to take the exact same focus as we did last week,” Jarvis said. “We didn’t really talk much about Dacula. We were laser-focused on ourselves. We Austin know Norcross is an improved team, but with our team and as inexperienced as Ruiz-Velasco we are, we’ve just got to focus on ourselves.”

Much of that focus will be how the Mill Creek defense, led up front by players like Austin Ruiz-Velasco and Brayden Dudley, can deal with a Norcross offense that was surprisingly efficient and balanced in its opening win over Mays in the Corky Kell Classic two weeks ago. Led by the dualthreat talents of quarterback Louis Williams and the grinding run game led by Kameryn Jackson and Lance Jackson, the No. 9 state-ranked Blue Devils put up 191 yards rushing and 198 yards passing.

But coach Keith Maloof says his team’s fortunes Friday will depend as much on whether leaders like Jaylin Carter and Christian Wright can help the defense, which played solid in the opener, cut down on big-play opportunities for Mill Creek skill players like Chancellor Lee-Parker and Parker Wroble.

“Defensively, … we were good most of (the opener), but we had three or four big plays (by Mays),” Maloof said. “We let the quarterback get away once, there was the 80-yard screen pass and then with 11 seconds left in the (first) half, we had a couple of breakdowns that are typical of a young team that’s not used to moments like that. We’re working on that.”

Last meeting: Mill Creek won 24-0 in 2015 Location: Norcross High School

PRINCE AVENUE AT WESLEYAN

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN AT KING’S RIDGE

PRINCE AVE. CHRISTIAN WOLVERINES (8-A) WESLEYAN WOLVES (5-A) Coach: Greg Vandagriff Coach: Franklin Pridgen Record: 2-0 Record: 0-2 Last week: Beat Whitefield Academy 30-6 Last week: Lost to Chattooga 17-0 Wesleyan played teams in higher classifications for the first two weeks, including Class AAAAAAA Meadowcreek in the opener. The Wolves take on a Class A team for the first time this season in their home opener, but it’s no less of a challenge against a top-five ranked Prince Avenue Christian program.

“They are a spread team that shows a lot of formation and a lot of motion,” Wesleyan head coach Franklin Pridgen said. “They are extremely well coached and they have really talented players at some very crucial positions.”

The Wolves played Class AA Chattooga tight last week, but spent too much time defending and, with a lineup full of two-way starters, didn’t have much in the tank by the end of a shutout loss. Micah Smith led a stout defensive effort with five Micah tackles (two for losses).

Smith “They played a style of football that was very much in-your-face and we matched that early, but it was a game of attrition,” Pridgen said. “We stopped them on the first drive of the game and then drove the ball down to the 2-yard line. On fourth-and-goal, we couldn’t convert. Yet still thought we had some momentum.

“Then they proceeded to go on a 21-play drive for 98 yards. That was a death by 1,000 cuts. There really wasn’t a play where they broke off a long run. We just couldn’t get them off the field.”

The handful of true mistakes came at crucial times for the Wolves, but they’re focused on the longrange goals.

“I think the kids realize these first two games against bigger opponents, we’ve learned a lot about where we need to improve,” Pridgen said. “We’ve also figured out we can make some plays. We’re getting better because of the experience.”

Last meeting: Wesleyan won 56-7 in 2009 Location: Wesleyan School

PROVIDENCE STORM (8-A) KING’S RIDGE TIGERS (6-A) Coach: Parker Conley Coach: Jeff Pickren Record: 1-0 Record: 0-1 Last week: Had a bye Last week: Lost to Riverside Military Acad. 27-3 Having had a week off to savor its convincing season-opening win over Cross Keys, Providence went back to work as it tries to secure the first winning streak in program history.

“I’ve definitely experienced a lot more confidence from the kids than before,” Providence head coach Parker Conley said. “But I’ve tried to keep them focused because we really haven’t accomplished any of our (season) goals yet. We want to build on our momentum.”

The big key to keeping momentum on the Storm’s side may be discipline against a King’s Ridge team that runs a Paul Johnson-style spread option offense that will keep the Providence defense on its toes.

Josh Quarterback Braxton Chadwick and A-back Kevin Howard are among the Jones Tigers’ biggest weapons that the Storm absolutely must keep tabs on.

“We can’t let their size overwhelm the line and let their athletes make plays,” Conley said. “We’re hoping to capitalize on one-on-one matchups with our speed, and we feel we can do that.

“We have to let our guys know that we need to be the more physical team so we can push on through the fourth quarter. As we saw against Cross Keys, we have some guys who are willing and able to make plays. We feel we match up well with them, and we’re hoping our speed on the edge will be to our advantage.”

The Storm will look to athletic defenders like outside linebacker Josh Jones and cornerback Keegan Tranum to provide the team’s speed on the perimeter.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: King’s Ridge Christian School

ROCKDALE AT DISCOVERY

WHEELER AT SHILOH

ROCKDALE BULLDOGS (8-AAAAAAA) DISCOVERY TITANS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Jamie Baldwin Coach: Efrem Hill Record: 0-2 Record: 1-1 Last week: Lost to Alcovy 25-19 Last week: Beat Shiloh 31-0 Other coaches around Gwinnett have taken notice of Discovery’s improvements since last season. Shiloh got to witness it firsthand last Friday, when the Titans rolled to a 31-0 victory. It was the young program’s first road victory, which came on the heels of a close loss to Dacula, traditionally one of Gwinnett’s top programs.

“Our guys, they fought hard at Dacula in Week 1 and came up short, so they had a great week of preparation (for Shiloh),” Discovery head coach Efrem Hill said. “They came out and played hard and fast.”

An early-season victory was big for Hill’s team, which went 1-9 last season and 2-8 in 2016, its first season in region play. Last year’s only win came in Game 3 against Pinecrest Academy.

Noble “Winning is big, whether it’s your 10th year or first year, it just helps build confiJoyner dence,” Hill said. “That’s a lot of what our kids lack at times when things start to go wrong or not the way they envisioned it, it’s that confidence. So getting those wins, getting them on the road and getting them early builds that confidence.”

Hill said linebackers Blamassi Meite and Noble Joyner, both seniors, have continued to play well and provide leadership on defense. That unit as especially stingy in last week’s shutout. Offensively, veteran quarterback Alex Drazic leads by example and takes advantage of playmakers like Kobe Johnson and Shamenski Rucker.

Discovery now faces a Rockdale team seeking its first win. The Bulldogs have struggled to find those of late, sporting only five wins the previous three seasons. They went 1-9 last year.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Discovery High School

WHEELER WILDCATS (2-AAAAAAA) SHILOH GENERALS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Michael Collins Coach: Ryan Andrews Record: 2-0 Record: 1-1 Last week: Beat Sprayberry 40-20 Last week: Lost to Discovery 31-0 As Shiloh’s quarterback goes, so do the Generals, as head coach Ryan Andrews put it. After taking advantage of several Duluth turnovers for a win in Week 1, Shiloh suffered from of few of their own against Discovery at home.

An interception returned for a touchdown and a field goal that was sparked from a Shiloh turnover accounted for nearly a third of Discovery’s points. Andrews said Shiloh has opted for a change at the starting quarterback position, with junior Jordan Goodyear taking over.

“Quarterback play is important for us regardless of how good we are on any side of the football,” Andrews said. “That’s been known since we went into camp.

If they don’t turn the ball over and keep the chains moving — for us it’s about Jordan sustaining drives.”

Goodyear Shiloh’s opponent, Wheeler, is a Cobb County program off to a 2-0 start with wins over Lambert and Sprayberry.

Andrews felt his team’s upbeat practices this week showed the Generals are ready to bounce back from the shutout against Discovery. Shiloh also got more good news this week that 6-foot-3 cornerback Makai McCall will return from injury against Wheeler.

“I think, defensively, we still ran to the football (against Discovery),” Andrews said. “I don’t think we tackled as well as we did the week before. When you have a young team, you have to learn how to deal with success. Everyone is patting you on the back, and we just have to learn how to handle success.”

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Shiloh High School

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ondeck Prep Schedule

CROSS COUNTRY

Saturday

• Clara Bowl Invitational at Berry College 8 a.m. — Discovery in Jekyll Island Invitational 8 a.m. — Providecne in Run at the Rock at Woodland High School 8:10 a.m. — Duluth in AT&T Panther Invitational at Herigate Christian Church

The Home Teams

United

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Stripers

Braves

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Off

at D.C. United at Colorado Sun, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m.

FS1/92.9-FM Unimas

at Toronto FC II at Penn FC 8 p.m.

Sept. 8, 7 p.m.

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Charlotte Charlotte 7:05 p.m.

Sat, 6:05 p.m.

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at Tampa Bay

Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.

ESPN+

Charlotte Sun, 1:05 p.m.

97.7-FM

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 7:35 p.m.

Sat, 7:10 p.m.

Sun, 5:05 p.m.

FSSO/93.7-FM FSSO/93.7-FM FSSO/93.7-FM FSSE = FOX Sports Southeast, FSSO = FOX Sports South

On TV AUTO RACING

Today

1 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, Practice. From Darlington, S.C. NBCSP 2 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: Bojangles’ Southern 500, Practice. From Darlington, S.C. NBCSP 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, Final Practice. From Darlington, S.C. NBCSP 4 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: Bojangles’ Southern 500, Final Practice. From Darlington, S.C. NBCSP

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

9 p.m. — Western Kentucky at Wisconsin ESPN San Diego State at Stanford FS1

MLB

7:30 p.m. — Pittsburgh at Atlanta FSSO

SOCCER

2:30 p.m. — Bundesliga, Hannover 96 vs Borussia Dortmund FS1 6 p.m. — College men, Stanford at Maryland FS1 11:20 p.m. — United States women vs, Chile. From StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. ESPN2

TENNIS

Noon — U.S. Open Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. ESPN 6 p.m. — U.S. Open Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. ESPN2

AUTO RACING

Saturday

8:55 a.m. — Formula 1 Heineken Italian Grand Prix, Qualifying. From Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Italy. ESPN2 12:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, Qualifying. From Darlington, S.C. NBCSP 2 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: Bojangles’ Southern 500, Qualifying. From Darlington, S.C. NBCSP 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200. From Darlington S.C. NBC

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Noon — Oregon State at Ohio State ABC Noon — Florida Atlantic at Oklahoma FOX Noon — Furman at Clemson WUPA Noon — Mississippi vs. Texas Tech ESPN Noon — Texas vs Maryland FS1 Noon — Southern at TCU FSSE 12:30 p.m. — Alcorn State at Georgia Tech FSSO 3:30 p.m. — Washington vs. Auburn ABC 3:30 p.m. — Tennessee vs. West Virginia CBS 3:30 p.m. — Austin Peay State at Georgia ESPN 4 p.m. — North Carolina at California FOX 7 p.m. — Cincinnati at UCLA ESPN 7:30 p.m. — Michigan at Notre Dame NBC 8 p.m. — Akron at Nebraska FOX 8 p.m. — Abilene Christian at Baylor FSSE 8:07 p.m. — Louisville vs. Alabama ABC 10:30 p.m. — Texas-San Antonio at Arizona State FS1 10:45 p.m. — BYU at Arizona ESPN

HORSE RACING

5:30 p.m. — Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Woodward Stakes. From Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. NBCSP

MLB

4 p.m. — Detroit at New York Yankees FS1 7 p.m. — Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland FS1 7 p.m. — Pittsburgh at Atlanta FSSO

SOCCER

7:25 a.m. — Premier League, Leicester City FC vs Liverpool FC NBCSP 9:30 a.m. — Bundesliga, Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg FS1 9:55 a.m. — Premier League, Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth NBCSP 12:30 p.m. — Premier League, Manchester City FC vs Newcastle United FC NBC

TENNIS

11 a.m. — U.S. Open Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. ESPN2 7 p.m. — U.S. Open Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. ESPN2

Sports Calendar LACROSSE

Through today: Registration for lacrosse is open to boys and girls in elementary and middle school for the Gwinnett Lacrosse League’s fall season, which features 7 vs. 7 games focusing on teamwork and funda-

mentals. Beginner players are welcome. Games are Sunday afternoons at parks throughout Gwinnett County in September and October.

To find your closest athletic association and park, and to sign up, go to www.gwinnettlax.com.

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Riley keeps raking in Stripers win Riley flexed his power once again in the Stripers’ 8-3 win against Norfolk during a Thursday game Austin Riley’s hot bat that began with a 10:35 has made him the new a.m. first pitch. buzz prospect for followers Riley was 3-for-5 with of the Atlanta Braves and a homer, double and five the franchises farm system. RBIs. He’s hit safely in his In the span of two years, previous nine games and the Braves have promoted 11 of his last 12 games. Ritop position player prosley is slugging .553 in the pects Dansby Swanson, month of August and has Ozzie Albies and Ronald reached base at a .333 clip.

Acuna. Riley could be the His Triple-A batting avernext to do so for a contend- age is creeping upward, ing Atlanta team that is now at .292. looking for power wher“I think approach-wise,” ever it can find it. It could Riley said of his hot two come, perhaps, as soon weeks at the plate. “I as a Sept. 1 call-up when always try to have a good MLB rosters expand to 40 approach and have conactive players. fidence in it, not chasing

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pitchers’ pitches and getting my pitch.”

Riley drove in the Stripers’ first RBI in the first inning when a single drove in leadoff man Luis Marte.

He drove in the Stripers’ second run in the third with a double to follow Michael Reed’s one-out double.

Riley’s finale was a 382foot jack to left field that bounced off the wall of cinder blocks beyond the left field wall. The threerun blast was his second home run this week.

The Stripers got a quality start from Roswell native Connor Johnstone. He surrendered three earned runs to Norfolk in six innings with three strikeouts

and one walk. Shane Carle made a scoreless rehab appearance on his birthday with no strikeouts, walks or hits. Phil Gosselin, manning first base, and Sean Kazmar and Reed delivered RBI singles for Gwinnett.

Riley first earned his call-up from Double-A Mississippi on May 7 after beginning his 2018 campaign with a 1.071 OPS in his first 27 games.

Less than one week after his major league debut, Riley launched three home runs against Norfolk and continued to barrel the baseball until he went down with a knee injury in early June.

Physical Battle of Snellville on tap “We want to get that W in the Mayor’s Cup game. It’s our first game at home (this season), and we’re looking BROOKWOOD If there’s one thing forward to it.

BRONCOS (7-AAAAAAA) high school football fans “Physicality has been Coach: Philip Jones Record: 1-1 in Snellville have come Brookwood’s staple for a Last week: Beat to expect from the rivalry long time. It’s what BrookPeachtree Ridge 45-14 between Brookwood and wood does. You just never SOUTH GWINNETT South Gwinnett, it’s a very know. We thought we were COMETS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Steve Davenport physical game every time ready for (the physical Record: 1-0 the two teams meet. nature of the game) last Last week: Had a bye Another knockdown, year, but they really beat When: Today, 7:30 p.m. drag-out affair is expected us twice. When you play Last meeting: Brookwood won 35-7 last year when the Broncos (1-1) a game as physical as this, Location: South Gwinnett travel across town to take it’s almost like being in a High School on the host Comets (1-0) fight. It’s hard to sustain tonight. that. … They test your “It ought to be one of again in the first round of manhood and whether you those kind of games where the Class AAAAAAA state can stop them.” field position, taking care playoffs.

Which team is able to of the football and miniWhile he and his Comets maintain its strength will mizing mistakes should be were certainly prepared definitely have a leg up in the difference,” Brookwood for that kind of intensity, today’s game. coach Philip Jones said. they apparently weren’t as For Brookwood, that “One of our (main) goals ready for the physicality means being able to get the every year is winning the Brookwood showed in both legs of its running game ‘battles’ — the Battle of meetings last year, with the going, something the BronSnellville (against South) Broncos scoring wins of cos had trouble with in and the Battle of Five Forks 35-7 in the regular season their opening loss against (against Parkview). We and 28-0 in the playoffs.

North Gwinnett, but did circle this game every year.

That is a lesson Davena much better job of in It’s a big rivalry.” port says he and his team last week’s win against Steve Davenport exlearned the hard way, and Peachtree Ridge. pected that kind of intenhe is confident his team Chris Carter and Eli Kohl sity when he got his first will be better prepared this combined for 206 yards taste of it twice during his time around. and five touchdowns behind first season as South’s head “This is why you sched- a strong effort from the coach a year ago — once ule games like this, to test Brookwood offensive line, in the regular season and yourself,” Davenport said. and Jones is hoping for a

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repeat performance to keep the Broncos faithful to their usual formula for success. “(The running game) is home base for us,” Jones said. “We want to establish the run, and we’ve got some big, talented kids on the offensive line. Now they’re still inexperienced, but they’re getting a little better each week. We need to get (Carter and Kohl) going again.”

On the other side of the line, South did a good job against the run in its opener against Central Gwinnett two weeks ago, limiting the Black Knights to just 83 yards on the ground.

While individuals like defensive end Kevin Lindsey and linebacker Lexington Stocker were among the Comets’ catalysts that night, Davenport says a team effort will be necessary to try to slow down Brookwood.

“Collectively, the defense did a heck of a job (against Central),” Davenport said. “And we’re going to need them to do that again (Friday). Our kids have been together a while now, and it’s what really pulled us through in the Central Gwinnett game.”

Gwinnett •From Page 1B successful you have to beat teams like this.”

Deerfield Beach has five 2019 players ranked in Florida’s top-300 recruits according to 247Sports.

Ge’mon Eaford is a fourstar inside linebacker committed to Oregon and the No. 30 overall recruit in Florida for the class of 2019. Marcus Lafrance is a three-star cornerback committed to Florida Atlantic.

Deerfield Beach features two Division I defensive ends in Brandon Dorlus, committed to Virginia Tech, and Miles Dickens, committed to Central Florida.

Robert Boyd is a 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive tackle with offers from Syracuse, Buffalo, Iowa and Illinois.

The Bucks’ running back, junior Jaylan Knighton, is an Oklahoma

GWINNETT VS. THE WORLD GRAYSON RAMS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Christian Hunnicutt Record: 1-0 Last week: Beat Tucker 48-7 BERGEN CATHOLIC (N.J.) CRUSADERS Coach: Vito Campanile Record: 0-0 Last week: Season opener When: Today, 5:30 p.m.

Location: Buford High School

commit who racked up 143 yards in the team’s first win of the season.

Buford was 1-1 combined against Melbourne Central Catholic from Florida and South Pointe (S.C.) last season. The Wolves won 34-17 in Week 2 against Melbourne, but lost their game against South Pointe 33-27.

Showcases between teams from outside of

BUFORD WOLVES (8-AAAAA) Coach: John Ford Record: 2-0 Last week: Beat Jonesboro 58-7 DEERFIELD BEACH (FLA.) BUCKS Coach: Jevon Glenn Record: 1-0 Last week: Beat ChaminadeMadonna (Fla.) 13-10 When: Today, 8:30 p.m.

Location: Buford High School

Georgia have become more common since statewide classifications have multiplied across the country. This change made “regions” smaller and nonregion schedules began to feature more marquee matchups.

“Back in the day the regions were bigger so you had to be mindful of who you played,” Ford said.

“There were fewer games

to go around. Now when teams have to play five or six, it lends to being creative. I think that’s a cool side effect.”

Hunnicutt’s previous relationship with Buford as an longtime assistant there before taking over at Grayson also made the Rams a perfect fit for the new showcase. Hunnicutt experienced some showcases while he was at Buford, including the Kirk Herbstreit Challenge against Grove City (Ohio) in 2007. Now Hunnicutt said he feels privileged to kick off Buford’s foray into highly publicized events.

“When (Buford administrators) Tony Wolfe, Dexter Wood and Ed Shaddix are involved, we’re extremely confident that everything will be efficient,” Hunnicutt said. “If they’re leading, we’re extremely confident.”

North •From Page 1B make mistakes. So you’re looking to go out and execute as well as possible, but they also played really hard.”

Wekiva visits the Atlanta suburbs from another suburb, just north of Orlando, Fla. Its defense is a murderer’s row of Division I talent. Linebacker Rian Davis is a Georgia commit and Tyler Davis is a fourstar senior defensive tackle with interest from Florida State and Ohio State. The defensive backfield is highlighted by safety and Pittsburgh commit Brandon Hill and Florida State commit Renardo Green at corner. Also at defensive tackle is three-star Virginia Tech commit Norell Pol-

NORTH VS. WEKIVA (FLA.) NORTH GWINNETT BULLDOGS (6-AAAAAA) Coach: Bill Stewart Record: 1-0 Last week: Had a bye WEKIVA MUSTANGS (4-AAAAAAAA) Coach: Rich Bedesem Record: 1-0 Last week: Beat Jones 17-3 Last meeting: First meeting Location: Milton High School

lard.

“They’re big and strong and the No. 1 team in Florida’s Class (AAAAAAAA). … We have our work cut out for us,” Stewart said.

North also has its own confidence, which comes from being unbeaten since Aug. 19, 2017. In his

second year as head coach, Stewart wants to test that confidence and challenge the Bulldogs early in the season.

The No. 3 Bulldogs still have two more teams currently ranked in Class AAAAAAA’s top 10 left on the schedule. Perhaps the defending state champions’ biggest non-region test is this Saturday.

“I think as far as games like this go, we feel like we can play with anybody,” Stewart said. “I think it’s fun for our guys to get out and compete against different folks, which is why we arranged the game.”

The Bulldogs demonstrated senior Iowa commit Tyler Goodson and junior running back Devin Crosby are two of North

Gwinnett’s most threatening offensive weapons, behind a mostly experienced offensive line. But the Bulldogs’ defense also challenged Brookwood in Week 1. While Brookwood gained a total of 223 offensive yards, the Bulldogs forced Brookwood to punt on six of its eight offensive drives in the first half. Two turnovers on downs and two fumbles were the end results of four of Brookwood’s five second-half drives.

That evidence and Wekiva’s highly touted talent make for an intriguing defensive matchup Saturday. Coming off a bye week, Stewart said North remains healthy as it tries to continue that defensive success.

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McDuffies part of Gwinnett-heavy Army-Duke clash

By Will Hammock will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com

Players on both sides of tonight’s Army-Duke football game will see familiar faces from Gwinnett County in opposing jerseys, but the evening is especially unique for the McDuffies.

Jeremy McDuffie is a defensive back for host Duke, while his younger brother, Julian, is in the secondary for Army in the matchup, televised nationally on ESPNU at 7 p.m. Jeremy, a third-team All-ACC selection last season, had knee surgery last November to repair ligament damage, so his role may be limited in the showdown of former Shiloh standouts. Julian, a freshman, has been impressive in preseason work for the Black Knights.

Those two are part of a Gwinnett-heavy pair of rosters for both Army and Duke, two schools that have made recruiting the area a priority — and also have experienced success in that regard. Army’s roster features seven players from Gwinnett, while Duke boasts 10 players from the county.

Julian McDuffie is part of an Army defense that also includes defensive back Chris Skyers (South Gwinnett), linebackers Jake Killian (Grayson) and Wilson Catoe (Peachtree Ridge) and lineman Mackay Phillips (South Gwinnett). Punter J.D. Mote, who was homeschooled, is a Loganville resident, while the offense includes lineman Dean Powell, a Buford alum.

The Duke secondary is loaded with Gwinnett products alongside Jeremy McDuffie with fellow safeties Dylan Singleton (Archer) and Jordan Hayes (Grayson) and cornerback Josh Blackwell (Buford). The defense also features linebacker Shaka Heyward (Mill Creek) and defensive end Drew Jordan (North Gwinnett).

Locals on the Blue Devils’ offense are brothers Will Taylor (center) and John Taylor (snapper) of Grayson, as well as offensive linemen Christian Harris (Collins Hill) and Casey Holman (Brookwood).

FOOTBALL Kim earns starting spot at Auburn Kaleb Kim will make his first college start Saturday in the weekend’s marquee game when his ninth-ranked Auburn Tigers face No. 6 Washington in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Kim, up to 6-foot-4, 300 pounds, won the starting center job with his work through the offseason, spring and summer.

The junior, who sat out a redshirt season in 2015, has played in 10 games as a reserve the previous two seasons.

Auburn also will have two other starters from Gwinnett — Greater Atlanta Christian’s Darius Slayton at wide receiver and Lanier’s Derrick Brown at defensive tackle. A fourth local, true freshman Matthew Hill of Brookwood, is expected to see action at slot receiver.

Duke safety and Shiloh grad Jeremy McDuffie (9) lines up during the game against Pittsburgh last season at Wallace Wade Stadium. (Photo: Jeremy Brevard-USA Today Sports)

SOCCER Morché, Glisson earn SEC honors Two former Gwinnett players picked up the top two weekly awards in Southeastern Conference women’s soccer this week.

Texas A and M senior goalkeeper Cosette Morché, a Peachtree Ridge grad, was selected as the SEC Defensive Player of the Week after setting a school record with four straight shutouts to start the season.

Georgia sophomore Reagan Glisson, who played at Greater Atlanta Christian before moving to Savannah, was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week. She had three goals and two assists in a win over Charlotte and a tie with Indiana.

TRACK AND FIELD Yue picked for scholar-athlete award Lawrenceville resident Tiffany Yue was the female recipient of the prestigious Joel Eaves Scholar-Athlete Award for 2018-19.

The award is presented to the male and female studentathletes with the highest GPA upon entering the fall semester of his or her senior year, based upon academic hours rather than eligibility. Additionally, a student-athlete must have earned at least two varsity letters to be eligible for the award.

Yue, who attended high school at Northview, is an anthropology major in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. She was honored as one of UGA’s eight Presidential Scholar-Athletes for Spring 2018, accruing a perfect 4.0 GPA while taking at least 14 credit hours.

Yue has five top-10 finishes at a variety of distances in track and represented the Lady Bulldogs in the 5,000 meters at the 2018 SEC Outdoor Championships. She was also a member of the women’s team which captured the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championship.

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.

IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS A quick look at where to watch former Gwinnett standouts on TV in this week’s college football action: TODAY 6 p.m. — Syracuse at Western Michigan, CBS Sports Network Mountain View’s Kielan Whitner (No. 25) is a linebacker for Syracuse.

Buford’s K.J. Anderson (No. 26) is a defensive back for Western Michigan.

7 p.m. — Utah State at Michigan State, Big Ten Network Peachtree Ridge’s Connor Heyward (No. 11) is a running back for Michigan State.

7 p.m. — Army at Duke, ESPNU South Gwinnett’s Chris Skyers (No. 13) is a defensive back, Shiloh’s Julian McDuffie (No. 22) is a defensive back, Peachtree Ridge’s Wilson Catoe (No. 48) is a linebacker, Grayson’s Jake Killian (No. 49) is a linebacker, Buford’s Dean Powell (No. 67) is an offensive lineman, Loganville resident J.D. Mote (No. 80) is a punter and South Gwinnett’s Mackay Phillips (No. 96) is a defensive lineman for Army.

Shiloh’s Jeremy McDuffie (No. 9) is a safety, Grayson’s Jordan Hayes (No. 13) is a safety, Archer’s Dylan Singleton (No. 16) is a safety, Buford’s Josh Blackwell (No. 31) is a cornerback, Mill Creek’s Shaka Heyward (No. 42) is a linebacker, Grayson’s Will Taylor (No. 55) is a center, Grayson’s John Taylor (No. 57) is a long snapper, Collins Hill’s Christian Harris (No. 70) is an offensive tackle, Brookwood’s Casey Holman (No. 78) is an offensive lineman and North Gwinnett’s Drew Jordan (No. 86) is a defensive end for Duke.

9 p.m. — Western Kentucky at Wisconsin, ESPN Central Gwinnett’s Josh Samuel (No. 25) is a running back, Lanier’s Juwuan Jones (No. 34) is a defensive lineman, Peachtree Ridge’s Miles Pate (No. 63) is an offensive lineman, Mountain View’s Jayden Patterson (No. 27) is a defensive back and Norcross’ Nazir Sy (No. 97) is a defensive lineman for Western Kentucky.

9 p.m. — San Diego State at Stanford, FS1 Greater Atlanta Christian’s Davis Mills (No. 15) is a quarterback, Brookwood’s Kendall Williamson (No. 29) is a cornerback and Duluth resident Anthony Trinh (No. 40) is a linebacker for Stanford.

9:30 p.m. — Colorado at Colorado State, CBS Sports Network Grayson’s Ellison Hubbard (No. 98) is a defensive lineman for Colorado State.

SATURDAY Noon — Oregon State at Ohio State, ABC Shiloh’s Justin Gardner (No. 24) is a cornerback for Oregon State. Archer’s Isaiah Pryor (No. 14) is a safety for Ohio State.

Noon — Florida Atlantic at Oklahoma, Fox Archer’s Kyle Davis (No. 13) is a wide receiver, Mill Creek’s Daniel Leconte (No. 37) and Archer’s Antonio Riles (No. 53) is an offensive lineman is a running back for Florida Atlantic.

Noon — Kent State at Illinois, Big Ten Network Norcross’ Isaiah McKoy (No. 23) is a wide receiver and Peachtree Ridge’s Matt Bell (No. 93) is a defensive lineman for Kent State. Norcross’ A.J. Bush (No. 1) is a quarterback for Illinois.

Noon — Coastal Carolina at South Carolina, SEC Network Parkview’s Fred Payton (No. 13) and Peachtree Ridge’s Chance Thrasher (No. 15) are quarterbacks and Mill Creek’s Jack Franklin (No. 74) is an offensive lineman for Coastal Carolina.

For South Carolina, Grayson’s Jamyest Williams (No. 21) is a defensive back, Mill Creek’s Joe Thomas (No. 28) is a wide receiver, Grayson’s Daniel Fennell (No. 35) is a defensive lineman, Mill Creek’s Jonathan Gipson (No. 36) is a defensive back, Norcross’ Cole Hanna (No. 47) is a kicker and Archer’s Kobe Smith (No. 95) is a defensive lineman.

Noon — Ole Miss at Texas Tech, ESPN Archer’s Donta Evans (No. 35) is a linebacker and Grayson’s Tony Gray (No. 78) is an offensive lineman for Ole Miss.

Noon — Southern at TCU, Fox Sports Southeast Norcross’ Trey Smith (No. 21) is a wide receiver for Southern. Norcross’ Ridwan Issahaku (No. 31) is a safety for TCU. Noon — James Madison at N.C. State, ESPNU Collins Hill’s Michael Faulkner (No. 75) is an offensive lineman for James Madison. Archer’s Taiyon Palmer (No. 25) and Mill Creek’s Kishawn Miller (No. 28) are cornerbacks and Buford’s Shug Frazier (No. 90) is a defensive tackle for N.C. State.

12:20 p.m. — Furman at Clemson, WUPA

Buford’s Dillon Vann (No. 16) is a tight end, Dacula’s Jacque Evangelister (No. 28) is a defensive back, Mill Creek’s Tyler Voyles (No. 54) is a linebacker, Parkview’s Colin Taliaferro (No. 70) is an offensive guard and Buford’s Caleb Auer (No. 72) is an offensive guard for Furman. Grayson’s Chase Brice (No. 7) is a quarterback, South Gwinnett’s Justin Mascoll (No. 17) is a defensive end, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Kyler McMichael (No. 21) is a cornerback, Parkview’s John Boyd (No. 46) is a linebacker and North Gwinnett’s Mitch Hyatt (No. 75) is an offensive tackle for Clemson.

12:30 p.m. — Alcorn State at Georgia Tech, Fox Sports South For Tech, Parkview’s Christian Malloy (No. 11) is a running back, Norcross’ Clinton Lynch (No. 22) is a running back, Buford’s David Curry (No. 32) is a defensive back, Norcross’ Jarett Cole (No. 35) is a defensive back, Mill Creek’s Brenton King (No. 37) is a kicker, Grayson’s Austin Nash (No. 39) is a running back, Norcross’ Dameon Williams (No. 39) is a defensive back, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Tyler Cooksey (No. 43) is a linebacker, Buford’s Xavier Gantt (No. 46) is a running back, Dacula’s Jakob Brashear (No. 49) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Bailey Ivemeyer (No. 62) is an offensive lineman, Mountain View’s Malachi Carter (No. 81) is a wide receiver, Buford’s Alan Bussoletti (No. 85) is a wide receiver, Dacula’s T.K. Chimedza (No. 93) is a defensive lineman, North Gwinnett’s Anree Saint-Amour (No. 94) is a defensive lineman and Grayson’s Chris Martin (No. 96) is a defensive lineman.

1 p.m. — Massachusetts at Boston College, ACC Network Buford’s Martin Mangram (No. 29) is a safety for Massachusetts. Suwanee resident Will Harris (No. 8) is a defensive back, Duluth resident Max Richardson (No. 14) is a linebacker and Grayson’s Bryce Morais (No. 90) is a defensive lineman for Boston College.

3:30 p.m. — Austin Peay at Georgia, ESPN Norcross’ Josh Alexander (No. 8) is a wide receiver for Austin Peay. For UGA, Grayson’s DeAngelo Gibbs (No. 8) is a defensive back, Buford’s Isaac Nauta (No. 18) is a tight end, Peachtree Ridge’s Jaylen Johnson (No. 32) is a wide receiver, Norcross’ Robert Beal (No. 33) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Nick Moore (No. 43) is a snapper, North Gwinnett’s Payne Walker (No. 47) is a snapper, North Gwinnett’s Warren Ericson (No. 50) is an offensive lineman, Norcross’ Jake Camarda (No. 90) is a kicker and punter, Shiloh’s Kolby Wyatt (No. 91) is a defensive lineman, Grayson’s Justin Young (No. 92) is a defensive end and Greater Atlanta Christian’s Brooks Buce (No. 97) is a kicker.

3:30 p.m. — Auburn vs. Washington, ABC For Auburn, Lanier’s Derrick Brown (No. 5) is a defensive lineman, Brookwood’s Matthew Hill (No. 19) is a wide receiver, Mill Creek’s Kaleb Kim (No. 54) is a center and Greater Atlanta Christian’s Darius Slayton (No. 81) is a wide receiver.

3:30 p.m. — Appalachian State at Penn State, Big Ten Network Shiloh’s Austin Exford (No. 9) is a defensive back, Mountain View’s Jalen Virgil (No. 11) is a wide receiver, Mountain View’s Kaiden Smith (No. 13) is a defensive back, Buford’s Brock Mattison (No. 36) is a defensive lineman and Dacula resident Markell Clark (No. 96) is a defensive lineman for Appalachian State.

3:30 p.m. — Tennessee at West Virginia, CBS Peachtree Ridge’s Nigel Warrior (No. 18), Greater Atlanta Christian’s Micah Abernathy (No. 22) and Peachtree Ridge’s Baylen Buchanan (No. 28) are defensive backs, Buford’s Austin Smith (No. 30) is a linebacker and Wesleyan’s Grant Frerking (No. 38) is a wide receiver for Tennessee. Buford’s Tyler Thurmond (No. 70) is an offensive lineman for West Virginia.

3:30 p.m. — Central Michigan at Kentucky, ESPNU Peachtree Ridge’s Blake Best (No. 53) is a snapper and Archer’s E.J. Price (No. 72) is an offensive tackle for Kentucky.

3:30 p.m. — Northern Illinois at Iowa, Big Ten Network North Gwinnett’s Jayden McDonald (No. 25) is a linebacker for Iowa.

4 p.m. — UNLV at Southern California, Pac 12 Network Peachtree Ridge’s Evan Pantels (No. 30) is a kicker and Norcross’ Shelton Zeon III (No. 87) is a tight end for UNLV. North Gwinnett’s Josh Imatorbhebhe (No. 17) is a wide receiver and North Gwinnett’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe (No. 88) is a tight end for USC. 4 p.m. — North Carolina at California, Fox For UNC, North Gwinnett’s Cade Fortin (No. 6) is a quarterback,

Buford’s Bryson Richardson (No. 6) is a defensive back, Collins Hill’s Tomon Fox (No. 12) is a defensive end, South Gwinnett’s Malik Robinson (No. 24) is a linebacker, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Trey Morrison (No. 27) is a defensive back, Buford’s Nick Polino (No. 58) is an offensive guard and Archer’s Joshua Ezeudu (No. 75) is an offensive lineman. Collins Hill’s Chris Palmer (No. 98) is a noseguard for Cal. 4 p.m. — Tennessee-Martin at Missouri, SEC Network Central Gwinnett’s Khmari Thompson (No. 1) and North Gwinnett’s Nate Brown (No. 7) are wide receivers for Missouri.

6 p.m. — Boise State at Troy, ESPN News North Gwinnett’s Kyler Knudsen (No. 39) is a safety, Mill Creek’s Bobby Klemm (No. 68) is an offensive lineman and Parkview’s Jon Adams (No. 93) and Archer’s Will Choloh (No. 95) are defensive tackles for Troy.

6 p.m. — Richmond at Virginia, ACC Network Peachtree Ridge’s Jordan Ellis (No. 1) is a running back, Collins Hill’s Robert Snyder (No. 22) is a linebacker, Wesleyan’s Jordan Mack (No. 37) is a linebacker, Mill Creek’s Tyler Fannin (No. 63) is a center and Collins Hill’s T.C. Harrison is a linebacker for Virginia.

7 p.m. — Cincinnati at UCLA, ESPN Norcross’ Kevin Mouhon (No. 48) is a defensive end for Cincinnati.

7 p.m. — Indiana at Florida International, CBS Sports Network Buford’s T.D. Roof (No. 45) is a linebacker and Parkview’s Miles Marshall (No. 80) is a wide receiver for Indiana.

7:30 p.m. — Michigan at Notre Dame, NBC Grayson’s Kurt Taylor (No. 39) and Buford’s Christian Turner (No. 41) are running backs for Michigan. Wesleyan’s Tommy Tremble (No. 24) is a tight end and Brookwood’s Keenan Sweeney (No. 33) is a running back for Notre Dame.

7:30 p.m. — Stephen F. Austin at Mississippi State, ESPNU South Gwinnett’s Stephen Adegoke (No. 19) is a safety and Norcross’ Nathan Swanson (No. 39) is a snapper for Mississippi State.

7:30 p.m. — Charleston Southern at Florida, SEC Network Parkview’s Jack Chambers (No. 8) is a quarterback and Collins Hill’s Edward Pride Jr. (No. 28) is a defensive back for Charleston Southern.

7:30 p.m. — Middle Tennessee at Vanderbilt, SEC Network Norcross’ Jahmal Jones (No. 43) is a defensive end, Mill Creek’s Josh Fannin (No. 72) is an offensive lineman, Norcross’ Jordan Ferguson (No. 91) is a defensive tackle and Buford’s Matt Bonadies (No. 99) is a punter for Middle Tennessee. For Vandy, Mountain View’s Johnathan Stewart (No. 73) and Greater Atlanta Christian’s Devin Cochran (No. 77) are offensive linemen, Norcross’ Jared Pinkney (No. 80) is a tight end and Shiloh’s Darion DeBrossard (No. 96) is a defensive lineman.

8 p.m. — Alabama vs. Louisville, ABC Peachtree Ridge’s Malik Staples (No. 31) is a running back, Peachtree Ridge’s Kam Jones (No. 56) is a linebacker, Mill Creek’s Robbie Bell (No. 75) is an offensive lineman and Parkview’s G.G. Robinson (No. 94) is a defensive lineman for Louisville.

8 p.m. — Akron at Nebraska, Fox Grayson’s Mohamed Barry (No. 7) is a linebacker, Buford’s Tre Neal (No. 14) is a defensive back and Grayson’s Breon Dixon (No. 34) is a linebacker for Nebraska.

11 p.m. — Navy at Hawaii, CBS Sports Network Buford’s Mikey McMorris (No. 5) and Archer’s John Gillis (No. 18) are defensive backs, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Ford Higgins (No. 72) is a center and Mountain View’s Kendel Wright (No. 76) is an offensive tackle for Navy.

SUNDAY 7:30 p.m. — Miami (Fla.) vs. LSU, ABC Central Gwinnett’s Jarren Williams (No. 15) is a quarterback and Peachtree Ridge’s Tyler Murphy (No. 32) is a defensive back for Miami.

Lanier’s Tyler Taylor (No. 24) is a linebacker and Buford’s Blake Ferguson (No. 50) is a snapper for LSU. MONDAY 8 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Florida State, ESPN Collins Hill’s Emmanuel Belmar (No. 40) is a defensive lineman and Mill Creek’s John Harris (No. 57) and Norcross’ D’Andre Plantin (No. 62) are offensive linemen for Virginia Tech.

Central Gwinnett’s Adonis Thomas (No. 22) is a linebacker, Buford’s Anthony Grant (No. 24) is a running back, Brookwood’s Leonard Warner (No. 35) is a linebacker and South Gwinnett’s Robert Cooper (No. 91) is a defensive lineman for FSU.

Third-ranked Bulldogs embrace competition mentality Field Level Media

preseason push from touted freshman Justin Fields.

Competition.

Nevertheless, it’s that The word captures the “iron sharpens iron” menmindset of Georgia head tality that Smart prefers to coach Kirby Smart, whose employ with the expectaNo. 3-ranked Bulldogs tion that’s only going to open their season Saturday make the nation’s thirdagainst FCS member Austin ranked team better.

Peay (3:30 p.m., ESPN).

“We’re not announcAs defending Southeasting a starting lineup for ern Conference champiall the positions,” Smart ons and college football said. “Jake’s been going runner-up in 2017, the best with ones the whole time. way Smart knows to keep Quarterback Jake Fromm (11) passes the ball during the I think Jake would tell you complacency from becom- Georgia spring game at Sanford Stadium. (Dale Zanine- the same thing and Justin ing a problem is to practice USA Today Sports) would tell you the same hard, and that includes thing. They both want making no guarantees as quarterback Jake Fromm. the field when the Bullto do what’s best for the far as starting jobs are conNow, nobody truly dogs’ offense takes the field team. They both want to cerned — even if you are expects Fromm not to be on for the first time, despite a give us a chance to win

football games.”

For Fromm, having a year under his belt which saw him start 14 games en route to the national championship game certainly has its advantages.

“It has been a lot more understanding. You know what is going on more,” Fromm said. “You understand the offseason process. Last year, it is just kind of a like a daily basis that you just show up and you get told to do this, that or the other and you just say OK.” Meanwhile, the visiting Governors of the Ohio Valley Conference are an FCS

team on the rise.

Coming off an eight-win season for the first time since 1987, Austin Peay enters the game ranked 23rd in the AFCA under head coach Will Healy, who at 31 is the secondyoungest coach in all of college football.

He understands the challenge his Governors will face in Saturday’s opener.

“They’re loaded, they’re well-coached, they play really hard. I’m familiar enough with the University of Georgia where I don’t know if I’ve felt the same buzz around Georgia as I feel right now,” Healy said.

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CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS LAWRENCEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY Publication Date: August 30, 2018 Published in Gwinnett Daily Post HousLawrenceville ing Authority is accepting separate sealed bids for construction services involving renovations of the administrative office building located at 502 Glenn Edge Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046..

A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Lawrenceville Housing Authority office located at 502 Glenn Edge Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. All potential bidders are encouraged to attend this conference.

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Local Time on 17th day of September 2018 , at the main office of the Housing Authority at 502 Glenn Edge Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046; (Phone: 770963-4900) At that time, all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Proposals submitted by mail should be addressed to the Housing Authority at the address set out above and plainly marked as indicated in the “Instructions to Bidders,” Section B. All proposals submitted by mail will be collected at the above mentioned mailing address at 1:30 p.m. Local Time, on the day mentioned above and held unopened at the office of the Housing Authority until 2:00 p.m., at which time they will be opened with those that have been hand delivered.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Instruction for Bidders, Scope of Work Non-Collusive Affidavit Form, Form of Proposal, Form of Bid Bond, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders, Bidders Construction Experience Form, Form of Personnel Breakdown, Agreement Form, Performance and Payment Bond, and Notice to Proceed Documents may be examined at the following locations: Lawrenceville Housing Authority 502 Glenn Edge Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 963-4900 x 205 Email: darren@lhainfo.com 902-565231, 8/31 REQUEST FOR SEALED BID RESURFACING & PAVING FOR FY 2018 - 2019 PW180829 AUGUST 29TH, 2018 The City of Snellville is soliciting competitive bids from qualified vendors for the resurfacing and paving of City Roads for FY 2018–2019.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed envelope marked on the outside with the project identification, bid number and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. local time on Monday September 17th, 2018 at the Snellville City Hall Reception Desk, First Floor, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, Georgia 30078.

Any bid received after this date and time will be marked as ìlateî and disqualified. On Monday September 17th, 2018 immediately following 2:00 P.M. deadline, each submitted bid package will be opened by the City Clerk and selected staff. An initial bid tabulation documenting the Bid opening and listing Bidders will be available upon request on the next business day following the date of the Bid opening or viewed on our website at www.snellville. org .

Bid specifications may be obtained from the City Clerkís office, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA 30078.

Questions regarding specifications should be directed in writing to Melisa Arnold, City Clerk, at marnold@snellville. org. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

All bidders must submit with the bid a bid bond, certified check or cashierís check in an amount not less than $5,000.00. The successful vendor will be required to meet insurance requirements, submit a performance bond and a payment and materials bond to the City in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. Insurance and bonding companies must be licensed to do business by the Georgia Secretary of State, authorized to do business in Georgia by the Office of the Georgia Insurance Commissioner and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-6 or higher.

The Bids shall remain valid for a period of 60 days from bid opening. The City reserves the right to waive any formality and any technicalities, and to reject any or all bids if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to do so.

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CITATIONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Condemnor, v.

0.050 Acres of Right of Way and 0.105 Acres of Temporary Easement Located in Land Lots 300 and 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia; Hallie S. McClendon; and Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner, Condemnees Civil Action File No. 18A06963-2 Initial Pay-In: $16,500.00 Parcel 3 Project No. PTC 15.11 Roundabout at Peachtree Corners Circle and Medlock Bridge Road Intersection CITATION The said named person and any and all other persons known and unknown claiming any right, title, power, interest, ownership,

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equity, claim, or demand in and to the lands hereinafter described, and all occupants, tenants, lessees, licensees, and all holders, owners, and users of ways and easements in, across, over, and under said land are hereby notified, under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-4 through 32-3-19, providing for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions, as follows: 1.

That the above-captioned case, being a condemnation in rem against the property hereinafter described, was filed in said Court on the 13th day of August, 2018.

2.

That, in accordance with provisions of the aforesaid Official Code, a Declaration of Taking, duly authorized and properly executed as provided by the Official Code, has been made and filed in said case, declaring the necessity for and exercising the power of taking the said described lands and interests for public road purposes, thereby vesting the title to same in the City of Peachtree Corners; and, in pursuance of such authority, the City of Peachtree Corners has deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($16,500.00) as the just compensation for the said lands and interests described; and all persons claiming such fund or any interest therein, are hereby required to make known their claims to the Court.

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That, in accordance with provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Condemnor has prayed to the Court for immediate possession of said property, and all persons having any interest in or claim against such property, as above set forth, are required by the Order of the Judge of said Court to surrender possession of the property to the City of Peachtree Corners no later than five (5) days from the filing of the Declaration of Taking.

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That, in accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-13 through 32-3-19, if the owner, or any of the owners, or any persons having a claim against or interest in said property, shall be dissatisfied with compensation, as estimated in the Declaration of Taking and deposited in Court, such person or persons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to filing of the Declaration and the deposit of the funds into Court but not later than thirty (30) days following the date of service as provided for in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 22-2-133 and §§ 32-3-8 through 32-3-10 to file with the Court a notice of appeal, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings.

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The said property, as thus affected, is described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO This 14th day of August, 2018.

Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk Superior Court Of Gwinnett County EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 3 (McCLENDON, HALLIE S) REQUIRED RIGHT OF WAY All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 300 and 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 53.60 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+16.67 thence along an arc 47.69 feet to the left, having a radius of 288.00 feet, the chord of which is South 45°16’48.24” East for a distance of 47.63 feet, to a point 75.85 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+58.79 thence along an arc 50.73 feet to the right, having a radius of 91.13 feet, the chord of which is South 34°09’06.56” East for a distance of 50.08 feet, to a point 90.29 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+05.97 thence South 59°54’04.05” West a distance of 38.73 feet to a point 52.57 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+14.79 thence North 16°46’25.35” West a distance of 98.58 feet to a point 53.60 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+16.67 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains 0.05 acres (2174.308 sq. ft.).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 3 (McCLENDON, HALLIE S) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 300 and 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 65.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 103+60.84 thence South 45°53’46.65” East a distance of 92.32 feet to a point 109.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+42.00 thence South 29°31’40.99” East a distance of 28.64 feet to a point 115.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+70.00 thence South 21°09’22.04” East a distance of 30.80 feet to a point 117.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+00.74 thence South 59°53’27.95” West a distance of 27.41 feet to a point 90.29 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+05.97 thence along an arc 50.73 feet to the left, having a radius of 91.13 feet, the chord of which is North 34°09’06.56” West for a distance of 50.08 feet, to a point 75.85 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+58.79 thence along an arc 47.69 feet to the right, having a radius of 288.00

feet, the chord of which is North 45°16’48.24” West for a distance of 47.63 feet, to a point 53.60 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 104+16.67 thence North 16°46’25.35” West a distance of 26.67 feet to a point 53.90 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 103+90.00 thence North 16°46’25.35” West a distance of 17.00 feet to a point 54.10 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 103+73.00 thence North 16°46’25.35” West a distance of 9.89 feet to a point 54.21 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 103+63.11 thence North 60°38’52.07” East a distance of 11.02 feet to a point 65.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 103+60.84 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. above described The parcel contains 0.10 acres (4567.638 sq. ft.).

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Station 105+87.52 thence North 16°44’30.63” West a distance of 72.74 feet to a point 52.57 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+14.79 thence North 59°54’04.05” East a distance of 38.73 feet to a point 90.29 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+05.97 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains 0.04 acres (1804.943 sq. ft.).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 4 (McCLENDON, REGINALD) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 300 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 117.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+00.74 thence South 7°06’08.26” East a distance of 40.88 feet to a point 110.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+40.00 thence South 15°24’50.80” West a distance of 35.51 feet to a point 91.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+70.00 thence South 24°42’00.74” West a distance of 24.08 feet to a point 75.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+88.00 thence South 0°13’38.74” East a distance of 52.18 feet to a point 60.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 106+37.98 thence South 59°41’25.85” West a distance of 8.06 feet to a point 52.15 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 106+39.84 thence North 16°44’30.63” West a distance of 52.32 feet to a point 52.33 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+87.52 thence along an arc 30.79 feet to the right, having a radius of 138.00 feet, the chord of which is North 17°36’48.26” East for a distance of 30.72 feet, to a point 69.75 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+62.22 thence along an arc 61.23 feet to the left, having a radius of 84.00 feet, the chord of which is North 3°07’22.26” East for a distance of 59.88 feet, to a point 90.29 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+05.97 thence North 59°53’27.95” East a distance of 27.41 feet to a point 117.00 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+00.74 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains 0.07 acres (2927.851 sq. ft.).

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sons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to filing of the Declaration and the deposit of the funds into Court but not later than thirty (30) days following the date of service as provided for in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 22-2-133 and §§ 32-3-8 through 32-3-10 to file with the Court a notice of appeal, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings.

5.

The said property, as thus affected, is described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO This 14th day of August, 2018.

Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk Superior Court Of Gwinnett County EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 5 (CONTINENTAL DECATUR, LLC) REQUIRED RIGHT OF WAY All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 42.78 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+60.00 thence North 63°19’08.46” East a distance of 200.89 feet to a point 40.86 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 203+60.88 thence North 72°50’11.10” East a distance of 3.95 feet to a point 41.47 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 203+64.79 thence South 16°49’02.15” East a distance of 76.97 feet to a point 57.90 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 106+30.79 thence along an arc 47.52 feet to the left, having a radius of 87.00 feet, the chord of which is North 58°11’12.77” West for a distance of 46.93 feet, to a point 77.65 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 203+27.42 thence along an arc 81.24 feet to the left, having a radius of 110.05 feet, the chord of which is South 85°00’56.33” West for a distance of 79.41 feet, to a point 49.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 202+53.36 thence South 63°52’00.00” West a distance of 73.36 feet to a point 49.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+80.00 thence South 81°08’42.76” West a distance of 20.95 feet to a point 42.78 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+60.00 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains 0.08 acres (3563.921 sq. ft.).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 5 (CONTINENTAL DECATUR, LLC) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TRACT 1 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 48.22 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 107+76.53 thence South 16°41’11.15” East a distance of 243.48 feet to a point 49.27 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 110+20.00 thence South 73°04’00.00” West a distance of 7.73 feet to a point 57.00 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 110+20.00 thence North 18°50’32.95” West a distance of 90.05 feet to a point 60.00 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 109+30.00 thence North 16°56’00.00” West a distance of 120.00 feet to a point 60.00 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 108+10.00 thence North 13°50’51.67” West a distance of 33.55 feet to a point 58.19 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 107+76.50 thence North 73°13’01.90” East a distance of 9.98 feet to a point 48.22 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 107+76.53 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains 0.06 acres (2576.003 sq. ft.).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 5 (CONTINENTAL DECATUR, LLC) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TRACT 2 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 57.90 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 106+30.79 thence along an arc 47.52 feet to the left, having a radius of 87.00 feet, the chord of which is North 58°11’12.77” West for a distance of 46.93 feet, to a point 77.65 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 203+27.42 thence along an arc 81.24 feet to the left, having a radius of 110.05 feet, the chord of which is South 85°00’56.33” West for a distance of 79.41 feet, to a point 49.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 202+53.36 thence South 63°52’00.00” West a distance of 73.36 feet to a point 49.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+80.00 thence South 81°08’42.76” West a distance of 20.95 feet to a point 42.78 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+60.00 thence South 63°19’08.46” West a distance of 35.00 feet to a point 43.11 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+25.00 thence South 26°08’00.00” East a distance of 4.89 feet to a point 48.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+25.00 thence North 63°52’00.00” East a distance of 35.00 feet to a point 48.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+60.00 thence North 77°54’10.48” East a distance of 20.62 feet to a point 53.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 201+80.00 thence North 63°52’00.00” East a distance of 77.03 feet to

a point 53.00 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 202+57.03 thence along an arc 80.35 feet to the right, having a radius of 100.51 feet, the chord of which is North 86°46’03.19” East for a distance of 78.22 feet, to a point 83.44 feet right of Peachtree Corners Circle at Station 203+29.09 thence along an arc 47.55 feet to the right, having a radius of 84.00 feet, the chord of which is South 54°06’47.91” East for a distance of 46.92 feet, to a point 57.92 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 106+38.34 thence North 16°49’02.15” West a distance of 7.55 feet to a point 57.90 feet right of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 106+30.79 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains 0.02 acres (969.553 sq. ft.).

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O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Condemnor, v.

0.041 Acres of Right of Way and 0.067 Acres of Temporary Easement Located in Land Lot 300 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia; Reginald McClendon; and Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner, Condemnees Civil Action File No. 18A06965-2 Initial Pay-In: $18,900.00 Parcel 4 Project No. PTC 15.11 Roundabout at Peachtree Corners Circle and Medlock Bridge Road Intersection CITATION The said named person and any and all other persons known and unknown claiming any right, title, power, interest, ownership, equity, claim, or demand in and to the lands hereinafter described, and all occupants, tenants, lessees, licensees, and all holders, owners, and users of ways and easements in, across, over, and under said land are hereby notified, under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-4 through 32-3-19, providing for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions, as follows: 1.

That the above-captioned case, being a condemnation in rem against the property hereinafter described, was filed in said Court on the 13th day of August, 2018.

2.

That, in accordance with provisions of the aforesaid Official Code, a Declaration of Taking, duly authorized and properly executed as provided by the Official Code, has been made and filed in said case, declaring the necessity for and exercising the power of taking the said described lands and interests for public road purposes, thereby vesting the title to same in the City of Peachtree Corners; and, in pursuance of such authority, the City of Peachtree Corners has deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($18,900.00) as the just compensation for the said lands and interests described; and all persons claiming such fund or any interest therein, are hereby required to make known their claims to the Court.

3.

That, in accordance with provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Condemnor has prayed to the Court for immediate possession of said property, and all persons having any interest in or claim against such property, as above set forth, are required by the Order of the Judge of said Court to surrender possession of the property to the City of Peachtree Corners no later than five (5) days from the filing of the Declaration of Taking.

4.

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-13 through 32-3-19, if the owner, or any of the owners, or any persons having a claim against or interest in said property, shall be dissatisfied with compensation, as estimated in the Declaration of Taking and deposited in Court, such person or persons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to filing of the Declaration and the deposit of the funds into Court but not later than thirty (30) days following the date of service as provided for in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 22-2-133 and §§ 32-3-8 through 32-3-10 to file with the Court a notice of appeal, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings.

5.

The said property, as thus affected, is described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO This 14th day of August, 2018.

Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk Superior Court Of Gwinnett County EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS–PROJECT PTC 15.11 PARCEL 4 (McCLENDON, REGINALD) REQUIRED RIGHT OF WAY All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 300 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 90.29 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+05.97 thence along an arc 61.23 feet to the right, having a radius of 84.00 feet, the chord of which is South 3°07’22.26” West for a distance of 59.88 feet, to a point 69.75 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at Station 105+62.22 thence along an arc 30.79 feet to the left, having a radius of 138.00 feet, the chord of which is South 17°36’48.26” West for a distance of 30.72 feet, to a point 52.33 feet left of Medlock Bridge Road at S

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Condemnor, v.

0.082 Acres of Right of Way and 0.081 Acres of Temporary Easement Located in Land Lot 301 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia; Continental Decatur, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company; State Bank and Trust Company, a Georgia Domestic Bank; and Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner, Condemnees.

Civil Action File No. 18A06967-2 Initial Pay-In: $65,100.00 Parcel 5 Project No. PTC 15.11 Roundabout at Peachtree Corners Circle and Medlock Bridge Road Intersection CITATION The said named person and any and all other persons known and unknown claiming any right, title, power, interest, ownership, equity, claim, or demand in and to the lands hereinafter described, and all occupants, tenants, lessees, licensees, and all holders, owners, and users of ways and easements in, across, over, and under said land are hereby notified, under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-4 through 32-3-19, providing for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions, as follows: 1.

That the above-captioned case, being a condemnation in rem against the property hereinafter described, was filed in said Court on the 13th day of August, 2018.

2.

That, in accordance with provisions of the aforesaid Official Code, a Declaration of Taking, duly authorized and properly executed as provided by the Official Code, has been made and filed in said case, declaring the necessity for and exercising the power of taking the said described lands and interests for public road purposes, thereby vesting the title to same in the City of Peachtree Corners; and, in pursuance of such authority, the City of Peachtree Corners has deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($65,100.00) as the just compensation for the said lands and interests described; and all persons claiming such fund or any interest therein, are hereby required to make known their claims to the Court.

3.

That, in accordance with provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Condemnor has prayed to the Court for immediate possession of said property, and all persons having any interest in or claim against such property, as above set forth, are required by the Order of the Judge of said Court to surrender possession of the property to the City of Peachtree Corners no later than five (5) days from the filing of the Declaration of Taking.

4.

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-13 through 32-3-19, if the owner, or any of the owners, or any persons having a claim against or interest in said property, shall be dissatisfied with compensation, as estimated in the Declaration of Taking and deposited in Court, such person or pers

PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE The City of Norcross’s Sustainable Norcross Commission is having a special call meeting on Sept. 15th at 8:30 AM in the Community Center’s Classroom 5 to discuss the commission’s project plans for the next fiscal year.

928-565131, 8/31 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 53 PEARL PENTECOST RD WINDER GA 30680 (Yr/Make) 1996 INTERNATIONAL 8000 SERIES 8100 VIN# 1HSHBAHR7TH272368 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 6-23-2018.

928-565014, 8/31,9/7 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 3380 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, TUCKER, GA 30084 (Yr/Make) 1997 INTERNATIONAL 4000 SERIES VIN# 1HTSCABM2VH415354 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 08-24-2018.

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RE: 2011 JinLun JL250P Sport Motorcycle VIN LJ5PBA161B1040046 LICENSE PLATE NO. No Tag COLOR Black TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above scooter was initially removed from Ten Oaks Apartments located at 405 Philip Boulevard in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-3811140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The motorcycle 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: Yamaha Motorcycle (1203895) VIN NO VIN LICENSE PLATE NO. No Tag COLOR BLUE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above motorcycle was initially removed from 686 Killian Hill Road in Lilburn, 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 motorcycle 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: Yamaha Motorcycle (1203896) VIN NO VIN LICENSE PLATE NO. No Tag COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above motorcycle was initially removed from 686 Killian Hill Road in Lilburn, 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 motorcycle 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. 928-563940, 8/24,31

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: 3580 BUFORD HWY #A DULUTH, GA 30096 2002 FORD F150 VIN# 1FTRX18W32KC31449

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 September 13th, 2018 at approx. 2:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com]

Is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the owner by SEPT 7,2018 928-563867, 8/24,31

Unit # Name General Description of Property Jonneice Wescott 354 Household Items Brenda Liggins 306 Household Items Emanuel Brown 187 Household Items Bianca Williams 300 Household Items Christopher Holman 373 Household Items Vannessa Suggs 211 Household Items Fatimatou Balde 318 Household Items Keebra Singletary 326 Household Items Edwina Griggs 374 Household Items Anastasio Morales 449 Household Items Eddie Lopez 4 6 1 Household Items 929-562430, 8/24,31

NOTICE The following vehicles have been impounded as follows: A 2002 Honda Accord Black VIN: 1HGCG22562A023844 NO TAG was towed on 4-9-18 from 105 Arcado Rd. Lilburn, GA 30047 at Porro Auto. It was considered abandoned on 5/9/2018. It is located at 115 Arcado Rd. Lilburn, GA 30047, Eagle Towing Inc. 770-279-1646 A 2007 Ford Fusion VIN: 3FAHP081X7R126376 Tag: ZX5 0146 GA was abandoned on 1-29-18 at 2255 Satellite Blvd Duluth, GA 30097 at Saratoga Apts. It was considered abandoned on 3-2-18.

928-564993, 8/31,9/7 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 1400 GENERAL ARTS RD NW, STE C, CONYERS GA 30012 (Yr/Make) 2010 AUDI A4 PREMIUN VIN# WAUAFAFL7AN028146 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 08-24-2018.

928-563747, 8/24,31 MCCULLOUGH TOWING 4431 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 8/20/18 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A.Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

This vehicle is being deemed abandoned and will be auctioned or disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner and or lien holder.

The Vehicle was impounded from 2121 Windy Hill Rd, Marietta, Ga on 8/7/18, at the request of the property owner or manager.

Chevrolet Pickup VIN# CCL146S118385 TAG# 1G6647V AL 928-563946, 8/24,31 STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE INC. 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE NORCROSS, GA 30071 PHONE: 770-381-1140 FAX: 770-935-9651 ABANDONED VEHICLES: RE: 2017 Nissan Versa VIN 3N1CN7ADXHL813498 LICENSE PLATE NO. EMH2211 (MX) COLOR Silver TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above vehicle was initially removed from City of Duluth Police Department located at 3276 Buford Highway in Duluth, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-3811140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The vehicle is deemed abandoned under O

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 09/13/2018 at approx. 2:00 PM.at www. storagetreasures.com.

Name Unit # Michael Williams A005 Mercedes Durden A032 Tonya Johnson A045 Adrienne Gillis B029 Myia Stephens B084 Fredy Kurniawan B096 Azuzena Nunez C004 Tona R Owens C026 Benito Corona Perez C046 JuliaSade Fernandez C054 Universal Service Associates,Inc. C074 Wayne. D Johnson C074 Joaquin Silva D094 Marvin G Mejia E069 929-563866, 8/24,31 MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 2018@ 1:00PM 2010 Brewer Utility Trailer 4EDUS1623AT000122 2005 Buick Terraza 5GADV23L55D165502 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van 1GCDM19X32B150414 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1GNES16SX46132921 2003 Chevrolet Express 1GCFG15X631173621 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AL58F187304130 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1GNFK16K1RJ375381 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 1GNDV23L76D106443 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WH52K749406537 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDS13S852266576 2

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

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2007 Chrysler Sebring 1C3LC46R67N513580 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 3C3JY45X86T268109 2008 Chrysler 300 2C3KA43R98H179948 2007 Dodge Caliber 1B3HB48BX7D181896 2003 Ford Expedition 1FMRU15W73LA53663 2003 Ford Expedition 1FMFU18L33LA35942 2003 Ford Expedition 1FMZU72K23UA29382 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 1GTEK19K8SE519040 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG5544YA050697 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG16512A048350 2003 Lincoln Town Car 1LNHM85W73Y649413 2000 Mercedes Benz C230 WDBHA24G5YA824423 2002 Mercedes Benz C240 WDBRF61J52F228008 1998 Mitsubishi FUSO JW6BBE1H3WL003194 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander JA4LZ31F35U018400 2000 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR07S5YW411814 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D15N415377 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D55C145467 2005 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51A35L546445 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D55C396487 2000 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR07Y8YW398335 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WP552271162339 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NE52E95M118579 2001 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E21Z420006 2005 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR32E35C394762 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWGF71K67M145912 929-563945, 8/24,31

1GKEC13R4XJ736784 11 2004 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E84C863467 12 2007 GMC Acadia 1GKEV33727J121834 13 Utility Trailer 276H001273 14 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDS13S352180771 15 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 5NMSG3AB6AH346366 16 2013 Hyundai Elantra 5NPDH4AE4DH220911 17 2005 Hummer H2 SUT 5GRGN22U95H107115 18 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 WDBHA23G9WA599213 19 2001 Daewoo Nubira KLAJB82Z71K677049 20 2002 Ford Escape 1FMYU03102KC38641 21 2009 Toyota Prius JTDKB20U797858247 22 1995 Ford Thunderbird 1FALP62W5SH194757 23 2000 Nissan Maxima JN1CA31A0YT220979 24 2002 Chrysler Town and Country 2C4GP54L22R524965 25 2002 BMW 325Ci WBABS33452JY59811 26 1994 Ford Ranger 1FTCR10AXRUD49321 27 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 1G2WP12K7XF243486 28 2007 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K37U633391 29 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 1G1JF52F937127433 30 1998 Ford Mustang 1FAFP4044WF132819 31 1999 Infiniti I30 JNKCA21A3XT750982 32 2016 Nissan Altima 1N4AL3AP6GN311234 33 2006 Chrysler Pacifica 2A4GM68476R740926 34 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 1FVACWDC07HX55975 35 2008 Nissan Frontier 1N6AD09U08C420444 36 2013 Ford Focus 1FADP3F26DL216856 37 2011 Ford F-150 1FTFW1EF0BKD91105 38 1998 Lexus ES 300 JT8BF28G0W0109683 39 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4G258S3XC793129 40 2006 Cadillac SRX 1GYEE637760153304 41 1990 Honda Accord 1HGCB7659LA148330 42 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ML32F3FJ4HHF07592 43 2006 Buick Rainier 5GADT13S262351437 44 2002 Dodge Stratus 1B3EL46XX2N190342 45 1996 Ford F-150 1FTEF15N2TNA30476 46 2001 Honda Accord 1HGCG56411A004345 47 2007 Chevrolet HHR 3GNDA23D57S564472 48 2004 Honda Civic 2HGES16374H553139 49 2015 Toyota Camry 4T1BF1FK0FU938647 50 2003 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E539434299 51 2001 GMC S-15 Jimmy

Scotty’s Thrifty Storage– Norcross, shall conduct a public sale on the following space at 3120 Medlock Bridge Rd., Building K, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30071.

Auction will take place a 12:00 p.m., September 18, 2018.

Unit k256–Eric Johnson Unit is said to contain bar stools, wooden dresser, wooden table, and miscellaneous boxes.

Unit k217–Sandra Tucci Unit is said to contain older computers, large monitors, electronic cords, and many miscellaneous boxes.

Unit k224–Sandra Tucci Unit is said to contain older electronic equipment, many large monitors, wooden pallets, and miscellaneous boxes.

Unit k259/k260 Unit is said to contain many older model monitors, computers, older electronic items, shop vacs, metal shelves, speakers, wooden pallets, and miscellaneous boxes.

Unit k262–Sandra Tucci Unit is said to contain old style monitors, large flat screen monitors, computers, and miscellaneous boxes.

929-563912, 8/24,31 LIVE AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #1799 530Athens Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052 September 20, 2018 @ 1:00 pm Ricardo Camacho B117 Household items and tools Keneisha Duncan B107 Household Goods Shonda Smith D109 household items Tamara Tompkins D124 household goods Jennifer Crankshaw D171 Household Goods Michael Jackson B133 cars Michael Jackson A153 NOT A DUPLICATE has 2 cars need 2 garages Michael Jackson A124 hot tub and boxes Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-564264, 8/31,9/7 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, September 15, 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: #; Year; Make; Model; VIN 1 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG28K5XU573268 2 2015 Nissan LEAF 1N4AZ0CP7FC321436 3 2000 Cadillac DeVille 1G6KF5798YU209647 4 Honda Dirt Bike JH2ME0S00VK101145 5 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1GKFC16J08R188117 6 2015 Dodge Dart 1C3CDFAA8FD223971 7 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 2B4GP44G0WR740037 8 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2G1WW12E719183338 9 2001 Ford Ranger 1FTYR14V21PB18564 10 1999 GMC Yukon

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B8 • FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 1GKDT63W612196564 52 2002 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL18062H519083 53 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU73EX1ZA49310 54 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16T41G231847 55 2002 Ford Expedition 1FMRU15L12LA21974 56 2010 Nissan Versa 3N1BC1CPXAL352413 57 2000 Dodge Neon 1B3ES46C3YD823004 58 1996 Volvo 850 YV1LS5515T1283915 59 2002 Ford Focus 1FAFP34P52W247213 60 2000 Nissan Altima 1N4DL01DXYC238903 61 2005 Buick Lesabre 1G4HP52K15U188727 62 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2G3GR69A0G2332564 63 1995 UTILITY TRAILER T912184 929-565029, 8/31,9/7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain GA. 30087 770-469-5363 September 20, 2018 Units Name Items 161 Constance Tucker Boxes 233 April Jones 60 inch tv dressers bed mattress sheets Sheets kitchen appliances 363 Dennis Bullard household furniture and items 229 David Dutton Tools 501B Phillis Strickland Household goods beds 145 Tamisha Cobb Boxes and totes 291 Stacey Stone Household goods 421 Harie Robinson Queen size bed, twin bed, dresser sectional 387 Clement Laughlin household goods 547 Avis Evon Edwards Household goods and furniture 142 Jewel Matthews Sofa and table 249 Malcolm Collins Household goods and furniture 171B Mitch Silver Duffel bags, bins of tools book bags 520B Wendy Correll Mattress sofa bags household goods 385 Lawanda Sanford Storing some furniture and boxes from only one Room Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Michelle Guthrie Gregory Thomas Store Manager Assistant Manager Fac1322@extraspace.com Fac1322@extraspace.com 929-564994, 8/31,9/7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on September 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 3942 US- 78 Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

550–Eugene GilbertHousehold furniture 415- Victor M SilvaHousehold Goods, furniture 140- Stacy R. Walton- furniture, household goods 155- Ndabayingii Murphysigns, photos, bookcases, office furniture 411- JacQuline AbramsHousehold Goods 236-Denicia Seymourthree beds, two desk, dining room table and chairs, leather sofa, two end tables, four night stands, two chester drawer, four book shelves, boxes, TV stands, four TV’s 112- Rose Tucker- 4 bedroom, living room furniture 557-Rose Vassall- household goods 740- Crystal WatkinsBoxes 380- Ivan Hernandezhousehold goods 694-Melvin Harris- bed dresser boxes house hold goods 620-Tony Frierson- mattress beds boxes sofa 682-Monique Cody- mattress sofa kids beds table chair Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-564998, 8/31,9/7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE South East Transportation 4138 arcadia industrial circle, Lilburn GA 30047 auction on Wednesday September 5,th at 11am.

2005 Ford Econoline Van VIN: 1FTNE24L65HB09952 929-563915, 8/24,31 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.680.3520 Sept 20th , 2018 12:00 PM The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, b

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B106Rodney Lewis Household Goods I123- Kenneth Stephens Household Items L113- Gloria Mortimer House hold furniture, curtain O109Desiree Lee Household items H100A- Candis Stonewall Couch, dresser, totes F1181April White boxes of clothes, rugs J120- Amanda Casey dishes, furniture, clothing L126- Patrick Coverson Lawn mowers, grill F1083Patricia Reid Household good F1217- Annette Johnson Couch, mattress, boxes, etc.

F1069Donita Ford Couch, bed, boxes J130- Cassandra Warren Household furniture, queen beds, dining room set, totes, boxes, etc., F135-Nyakuel Ruach 4- bedroom home, boxes, etc.

F1076Willie Mayo Containers, clothes, framed poster, boards, etc.

F1127- Sherrod Howell Household goods F1036Leroy Cecil Household Goods F1151Jerica Zeller Household boxed items, Washer Dryer, Bedroom set, Power wheel F113- Michael Cravey Dining room table w/ chairs, king size bed, chest, dresser, recliner, boxes, etc.

F117Cedric Avery Household goods, etc.

F1166- Angelina Mucci Tv, 3 mattress, table, washer, 2 dressers, 2 night stands, 2 end tables, and boxes L105- Anthony Furlow Bed boxes G102- Catrece Martinez 3 bed house C105- Juan Hall 3rd Household Goods J117- Derrick Montgomery Household items, sofa, boxes L147- Courtney Braswell Football stuff, sports equipment Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-565011, 8/31,9/7 PUBLIC SALE TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, will hold a public sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property, as described below, pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Georgia Code 10-4-213 to 10-4-215, at 292 Swanson Drive, #B Lawrenceville GA 30043.

Items in the unit will be auctioned independently to highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on ++ 10:00 AM on Friday, September 7th, 2018++. Management has the right to reject bids, and to withdraw from the sale.

Purchaser has 48 hours to remove items. Sale terms are cash only.

Bert Ragliff Crate 14.

Household goods 929-563844, 8/24,31 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, September 8, 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. 2010 Nissan Rogue JN8AS5MT1AW028635 2. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AA46G53E120474 3. 1998 Honda Civic 2HGEJ6673WH584555 4. 1996 Chevrolet Astro Van 1GCDM19W4TB154836 5. 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1G3NG52M7W6306942 6. 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K7XU447423 7. 2000 Honda Accord JHMCG6697YC027562 8. 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4A4MM21SX5E066818 9. 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 1B7HC13Z2WJ262485 10. 2000 Mercury Cougar 1ZWFT61L9Y5624061 11. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AL18F467706973 12. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W77X106618 13. 2000 Buick Park Avenue 1G4CU541034152824 14. 2000 Honda CRV JHLRD1865YC045748 15. 2001 Honda CRV JHLRD28491S000053 929-563107, 8/24,31 There will be sold at public auction on Wednesday 9 of September 2018 at 11:00 am the following vehicle at PPK AUTOMOTIVE INC, 506 LYLE CIR. LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30045, 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, VIN: 2C8GP64L53R188881; I & D AUTO PARTS LLC, 115 ARCADO RD. STE C, LILBURN, GA. 30047, 2008 VW PASSATT, VIN: WVWAK73C78P056761; REYES AUTOS & TRUCKS LLC, 5150 BUFORD HWY. STE5. NORCROSS GA 30071, 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER, VIN: 1N6DD26S42C368206, 2004 TOYOTA RAV4, VIN: JTEGD20V240029687, 2011 DODGE RAM, VIN: 3D7UT2CL7BG581012, 1999 CHEVROLET S10, VIN: 1GCCS1441X8130407. REYNA’S AUTO SERVICE, 3634 E. LIDDELL RD. DULUTH, GA 30096, 2007 BMW 525I, VIN: WBANE53547CW66084, AL’S AUTO REPAIR, 6020 BUFORD HWY. SUITE C., NORCROSS, GA. 30071, 2004 HONDA CIVIC, VIN: 2HGES16654H546264, 2007 JEEP COMPASS VIN: 1J8FF47W17D594247, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 40-11-5.

929-563931, 8/24,31 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 SEPTEMBER 08, 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 08 SEPTIEMBRE 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 Nissan Altima 1N4AL2EP2CC222089 2014 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB7AP5EY247663

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§ 41-2-7 et seq., with reference to and against the dwelling, building, structure, or property at the abovereferenced location within the municipal boundaries of Lawrenceville, Georgia.

A hearing on the issue shall be held before the Municipal Court of said City at 70 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia at 1:00 p.m. on the 11th day of September, 2018.

By publication of this notice, the owner and any parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the Complaint and to appear in person or otherwise and give testimony at such time and place.

Frank Hartley, Esq. Attorney for the City of Lawrenceville Thompson, Sweeny, Kinsinger & Pereira P.C. P.O. Drawer 1250 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 930-565004, 8/31,9/7

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Peachtree Corners Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia beginning at 7:00 PM on September 19, 2018 to consider the following item: V2018-005 Tepanyaki, Inc. (Continued from August 15, 2018) Request to permit a detached accessory structure (drive-through ATM) in the front yard of a commercial shopping center at 5005 Peachtree Parkway in Dist.

6, Land Lot 318, Peachtree Corners, GA V2018-006 Chick-fil-A, Inc. Request to increase the height of permitted monument signs at a restaurant at 6105 Peachtree Parkway in Dist. 6, Land Lot 283, Peachtree Corners, GA KYM CHERECK, CITY CLERK CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS CPC 9/19/18 934-564991, 8/31

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BY PUBLICATION IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA Civil Action No. NC-18-19 City of Lawrenceville vs.

528 Dogwood Drive Tax Parcel No. R5114 030 and Hien Vu and My Tien Thi Do NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that a Nuisance Complaint was filed in the City of Lawrenceville Municipal Court on August 24, 2018, Civil Action File No: NC-18-19, in compliance with Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia and pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 41-2-7 et seq., with reference to and against the dwelling, building, structure, or property at the abovereferenced location within the municipal boundaries of Lawrenceville, Georgia.

A hearing on the issue shall be held before the Municipal Court of said City at 70 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia at 1:00 p.m. on the 11th day of September, 2018.

By publication of this notice, the owner and any parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the Complaint and to appear in person or otherwise and give testimony at such time and place.

Frank Hartley, Esq. Attorney for the City of Lawrenceville Thompson, Sweeny, Kinsinger & Pereira P.C. P.O. Drawer 1250 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 930-565003, 8/31,9/7 IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA Civil Action No. NC-18-20 City of Lawrenceville vs.

641 Maplewood Drive Tax Parcel No. R5116 005 and Demetro Nicholas NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that a Nuisance Complaint was filed in the City of Lawrenceville Municipal Court on August 24, 2018, Civil Action File No: NC-18-20, in compliance with Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia and pursuant to O.C.G.A. §

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Sept. 6-9 Yellow Daisy Festival — More than 400 artists and crafters from 33 states will be on hand at this annual event at Stone Mountain Park.

It runs from Thursday through Sunday, and there is also live entertainment daily. For more information, go to stonemountainpark.com.

Sept. 8 Annandale’s Extra Mile 5K — The Extra Mile 5K Walk/Run is a fundraising and disabilities awareness campaign that brings together families, friends, businesses, schools and community organizations to honor and celebrate individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. For more information on the event, held at Suwanee Town Center Park, go to annandale.org.

British Car Fayre — The event, held in downtown Norcross, will feature more than 400 British vehicles. Free parking and a shuttle will be provided. The event starts at 10 a.m. For more info go to atlantabritishcarfayre.com.

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Berens Frozen Custard owner Mark Berens, left, and his wife, Debbie Berens. (Staff Photos: Trevor McNaboe)

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Owner: Mark Berens Open Since: 2010 Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Location: The end suite at the Coopers Village shopping center off of Athens Highway in Grayson.

Atmosphere: Berens Frozen Custard has the homey feel of a familyowned business with owner Mark Berens and wife, Debbie, behind the counter helping manage the shop alongisde their employees.

Not only does the place have the feel of an classic family dessert shop, but it has the resume to back it up.

Mark Berens’ father, Don, started the business in 1976 in Doraville serving frozen custard rather than traditional ice cream.

One of the biggest differences between frozen custard and ice cream is how it is made. Traditional frozen custard involves the use of egg yolks to provide a creamier and heavier taste.

“When it is made in a real frozen custard machine like we have, the machine puts a lot less air into it,” Mark Berens said.

“That makes it come out heavier and creamier. We make it fresh every couple of hours, and the way it freezes, you don’t get those ice crystals.”

In 2010 when Don Berens died, Mark took over as the owner of the shop, opting to move it to its current location.

“We’ve lived in this area and raised our children here,” Mark Berens said.

“This location works because we wanted a place that had a patio for guests

ON THE MENU Grasshopper Concrete: Vanilla custard blended with Andes Mints, Oreos and a splash of mint flavor. $4.85 regular, $5.35 large Hot Fudge Sundae Concrete: Vanilla custard blended with homemade brownies and swirled with gooey hot fudge. $4.85 regular, $5.35 large Milkshake: Chocolate, vanilla, blueberry, strawberry or raspberry. $4.69

to be able to eat outside during the summer.”

Mark Berens has had a hand in the business that bears his family’s name for the past 42 years.

“It’s great to have a place that people can enjoy coming to with their family,” Mark Berens said. “We want to appeal to a whole generation of families, whether they are young or old.”

Involvement in the community is an important thing for the Berens family.

The store has been involved in local community events and festivals such as Snellville Days, Grayson Days Festival, Loganville Autumn Heritage Festival, the former Gwinnett Glows Fourth of July Celebration at the square in Lawrenceville and the Gwinnett County Reading Festival.

“He created a niche in the community that when the opportunity came to open the shop, it just made sense,” Debbie Berens said.

“Our family roots are here; our children we raised here, so it just made sense to be here.”

Menu: Frozen treats are the name of the game at Berens Frozen Custard.

Milkshakes, cones and concretes are the popular

The Cookie Monster Concrete, above, is made with vanilla custard blended with Oreos and cookie dough. The Grasshopper Concrete, right, is made of vanilla custard blended with Andes Mints, Oreos and a splash of mint flavor.

mixed with a combination of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.

Mark Berens choice is the hot fudge brownie concrete or sundae, made with vanilla frozen custard, a home made brownie and swirled with hot fudge.

Berens Frozen Custard has a variety of specialty items that come from trial and error on creating new Berens Frozen Custard is located at 1132 Athens High- flavors, taking recommendations and bringing in a way in Grayson. seasonal item. selections for Grayson.

When it comes to pick“Mark just kind of creThe shop’s main focus is ing out items on the menu ates them and listens to the the quality and freshness it the Berens enjoy the precustomers,” Debbie Berens provides to customers. mium concretes, which is said. “One customer came “When you go to an thick frozen custard with a in and asked if we’d every ice cream shop you might base of vanilla or chocolate consider doing a s’mores have 20 or 30 flavors and it as well as fruit, candy or flavor. So he takes a lot might be four or five weeks cookies depending on the from customers.” old,” Mark Berens said. We item.

Each Berens item comes focus on making it every Debbie Berens said her with options. Cones, concouple of hours and provid- favorite item is the mixed cretes and milkshakes can ing a fresh taste,” Mark berry concrete made with have additional mix-ins, Berens said. vanilla frozen custard and including Oreos, cookie

dough, Reese’s, Snickers, M&M’s, Heath bars and Butterfingers, as well as hot fudge, caramel, chocolate syrup, strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, raspberries, marshmallows, peanut butter and bananas as toppings.

Something You Might Not Know: Berens serves three flavors each day — vanilla, chocolate and the flavor of the day, which changes. Owner Mark Berens said the store likes to change it up and add a new element and flavor daily.

“There are some things that kind of follow a pattern,” Berens said. “Some of the more popular items are on the weekends, such as butter pecan.

“It’s our most popular one and definitely a Saturday flavor for us,” he said.

“We normally refer to it as ‘Butter Pecan Saturdae.’”

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curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com Left, visitors mill about at night among the various activities at the Buford Corn Maze in this file photo. The attraction opens for its 10th season on Saturday. Below, a bird’s-eye view of this year’s Buford Corn Maze layout is shown in this aerial photograph. (Special Photos)

IF YOU GO What: Buford Corn Maze’s 10th season When: Noon to 10 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays in September and November; 10 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays in October.

Where: 4470 Bennett Road in Buford Admission: $15 per person for the maze, $15 for the Haunted Forest and $25 for a combo ticket.

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p.m. Oct. 8 for Columbus Day and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 30-31.

The maze will open at 10 The maze will scale back to a.m. in October and close at 7 weekends only in November. It p.m. Mondays through Wednes- will operate on the same scheddays, midnight Fridays and Sat- ule used in September. urdays and 10 p.m. Sundays. It The cost of visiting the will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 Buford Corn Maze is $15 per

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Corn mazes are a challenge for people to enter them.

Those people who take up the challenge have to find their way through pathways cut in a field of corn that is sometimes taller than they are. Sometimes they take the right turn. Other times they make a wrong turn and have to try to make their way back.

The Buford Corn Maze will celebrate a decade of offering that challenge to local residents when it opens for its 10th season this weekend with some new attractions, such as a second popcorn jumping pillow and expanded kids CORNer with a mini-maze and a playground.

“Each year we look for ways to make a visit to the Buford Corn Maze more fun than ever,” said founder Rodney Miller in a statement. “We want to have enough activities so families can spend most of a day with us.”

The maze’s season begins Saturday, and the opening weekend will continue through Labor Day. It will be open from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday.

The attraction — which is located at 4470 Bennett Road in Buford — will be open Fridays through Sundays in September.

Once October rolls around, the days of operation will expand to include three more days of the week, Mondays through Wednesdays.

The season will end Nov. 11.

In addition to the maze, the attraction offers the popcorn jumping pillows, the kids CORNer, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, pony rides, a combine slide, an animal viewing area and a corn box.

“The combine slide and the popcorn jumping pillow are two of our more popular attractions,” said Tina Beggs, one of four operators of the maze, along with her husband, Jerome, and Rodney and Kendra Miller. “We really strive to have something fun for everyone in a family no matter their age.”

The Haunted Forest attraction will open Sept. 21 and begin at dark and continue until closing time Fridays through Sundays.

It will run until Nov. 4.

The hours in September will be 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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Holley Calmes Suwanee’s Echo Gallery and Artist Colony can honestly say it has an artistic treasure that no one else can match. The gallery’s garbage dumpster and surrounding fence are brightly painted, turning something mundane into a work of art.

The transformation was made by a young man who dropped by Echo Gallery one day and showed fellow artist Vickie Johnson a photo of his electrical box graffiti paint project in DeKalb County.

“I knew right then that I had to get this young man involved in some sort of project in Suwanee or Gwinnett County,” Johnson said. “What a great world we live in where artists of all forms can walk into our lives and make our world a better place to live.”

Johnson quickly came up with a project for Gerard. “We had this sad, ugly little dumpster sitting right at our front doors,” she said, “and I had been trying to come up with some way to dress it up so it wouldn’t be such an eyesore. Enter Gerard.”

Gerard Gorman has traveled far to enter into Echo Gallery’s milieu. He grew up in Dublin, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1989 with his dad, a

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carpenter, during Atlanta’s real estate boom of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Gerard was only 8 years old.

“I had been into all forms of art since I was a child, from fine art to street art, graphic design, photography and architecture,” Gorman said.

He attended technical college and studied graphic art.

“Some of my artwork can be found randomly around Atlanta or at some of the art festivals I do regularly,” said Gorman, who participated in street art during his teen years.

“To be honest, what attracted me to street art was probably the rebellious nature of it. I am really happy to see a shift in the attitude and opinions towards street art. What was once only thought of as vandalism is now being appreciated for the skill that it takes and the beauty it can create.”

Gorman has turned the ordinary into the extraordinary before. He participated in a project with fellow Atlanta artists, painting electrical boxes throughout

the city of Decatur. This project was organized by Gorman’s artist friend Larry Holland.

One of Gorman’s signature visuals is a character named “Ike” that he created for the Free Art Friday movement in Atlanta. Ike is a friendly, toothy little figure that is also prominently featured on Echo’s newly decorated dumpster.

Ike can be seen all around Atlanta.

“I hope other businesses in our community will take advantage of this opportunity to turn something at their site into a public work of art, too,” Johnson said. “Gerard is ready for the challenge.”

Echo Gallery and Artist Colony is located at 3982 Cherokee Trail in Suwanee. Its first monthly meeting will be at 5 p.m.

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Debra Messing, left, stars as Detective Vick, and John Cho, center, as David Kim in “Searching.” (Special Photo: Elizabeth Kitchens/Screen Gems)

Newer, not better

‘Screen movie’ ‘Searching’ suffers from impatient storytelling Searching (PG-13) HHHH

introduced, aged well over a decade and dies before the opening title sequence is finished, a la “Up.” She is Pamela (Sara Sohn), the wife of David (John Cho,

By Michael Clark the “Harold & Kumar” and Movie Critic “Star Trek” reboot franchises) and mother of MarIn 2015, Russian writer/ got (Michelle La). Both director Timur Bekmambe- widower and daughter are tov (“Night Watch,” “Day rightfully devastated and Watch,” “Wanted”) proeach totes around crippling duced “Unfriended,” a hor- levels of survivor’s guilt ror/thriller presented from and as is often the case, the perspective of a laptop they begin to drift apart. computer. He coined this “Searching” is exactly new genre “screen movthe type of movie you ies,” a term that hasn’t might expect from director caught on in the same Aneesh Chaganty, a former manner as “found footGoogle employee responage” did after “The Blair sible for some of their Witch Project” in 1999. commercial shorts, includRegardless, Bekmambetov ing “Seeds,” which proreleased the recent follow- moted their Glass division. up “Unfriended: Dark Chaganty not only knows Web” and now the drama how to make maximum use thriller “Searching,” which of time but also the often goes beyond laptops and short attention spans of includes security cameras, young (and let’s face it, old traditional and closed as well) people who live on circuit TV, internet contheir phones, devices and ference calls and smartcomputers. phones.

Margot is one such girl.

We know this movie As a toddler and preteen, is going to be at least a she showed great promise bit derivative when an as a pianist, but lost interest important character is after her mother passed.

30 minutes. While clever on their own, these twists — coming in such quick succession, one on top of the other — practically cancel each other out. The irony is all of these false endings are quite plausible; it is the final reveal which stretches the bounds of believability beyond the breaking point.

Dedicated thriller fans John Cho stars as David Kim in “Searching.” (Special are already aware that the Photo: Sebastian Baron/Screen Gems) first, second and possibly third suggested answers Now she’s online practical- — winded and exhausted. to the riddle will likely ly full time on a multitude The middle stretch — be bogus but are usually of social outlets, something where David and missing given significant time in we (and David) don’t find persons Detective Vick between each to allow the out fully until long after (Debra Messing) appear doubt to percolate. Like so Margot goes missing with- to be making progress in many millions of electronic out a trace. the search for Margot — gadget addicts, Chaganty is For the duration of the holds promise as a crucial impatient and never allows first act, Chaganty and his narrative bridge until David the story to fully breathe. co-writer Sev Ohanian are loses his cool and does You know a mystery has able to pull off a delicate something that would land failed when the filmmakbalancing act between anyone not in a movie in ers feel the need to repeat message and messenger jail. That, of course, doesn’t scenes towards the end to with each getting equal happen and it prompts the make sure the audience playing time. But once the improbable series of domi- didn’t miss anything during filmmakers exhaust the noes to begin tumbling. the hurried initial presentapresentation gimmick (and As with every crime tion. make no mistake, it’s all thriller ever made, red “Searching” shares a gimmick), they have to rely herrings are present in great deal of stylistic and solely on the strength of the “Searching” but here they ideological overlap with story to make it to the finish are trotted out almost on the recent, slightly betline, which they do cross cue and all within the last ter “Eighth Grade” which

addressed similar themes of isolation, alienation, teen angst and fathers having no clue about what makes their daughters tick.

“Eighth Grade” employs many “screen movie” tools but doesn’t rely on them nearly as much as “Searching.” It values content over style and delivers a much more haunting, ominous and longer lasting message.

The “found footage” milieu has had a good stretch, with almost all of it used in low-budget horror flicks and it peaked in 2008 with the first “Cloverfield.” The “screen movie” thing is still relatively fresh and, given the ever-increasing technical advancements of “electronica,” could still provide storytellers further vessels for their visions. The recent Steven Soderbergh thriller “Unsane” — shot entirely with smartphones — is a great example. “Searching” proves that “new and different” doesn’t automatically equate to high quality or adept storytelling. No amount of bells and whistles will ever overcome weak composition.

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‘Operation Finale’ has good intentions but falls short Operation Finale (PG-13) HHHH

Peter Malkin is the best and most thorough screen depiction of the man to date. Prior to this assignment, Malkin wasn’t held in particularly high regard by his peers but, with the tenacity of a

By Michael Clark bulldog, finally convinced Movie Critic his overseers that he was the Now the sixth film right man for the gig. depicting the capture of The seeds of the operaformer Nazi officer Adolf tion were planted in the late Eichmann, the earnest-to-a- 1950s when German Holofault “Operation Finale” has caust survivor Lothar Herall the best intentions, yet mann (Peter Strauss) met is ultimately torpedoed by the boy his daughter, Sylvia shoddy pacing, gaping plot (Haley Lu Richardson), was holes and a major misappro- dating. Pretending she was priation of screen time.

Catholic, Sylvia gained the A pet project of sorts for confidence of Klaus Eichproducer/leading man Oscar mann (Joe Alwyn), who was Isaac, the movie — as the quite proud of his father’s title dutifully implies — accomplishments as a Nazi spends the bulk of its first during the war. While Adolf half planning and strategiz- worked at a local factory ing how and when to seize using the alias Riccardo Eichmann (Ben Kingsley) Klement, you’ve got to wonand most of the second sim- der why Klaus was hiding ply talking to him. Tacked in plain sight and attending on almost as an afterthought Buenos Aires Nazi rallies, or epilogue is the actual trial using his real surname. It’s in Israel where Eichmann amazing the elder Eichmann was convicted of multiple wasn’t apprehended sooner. war crimes. It’s like Super After another advance Bowl Sunday when we get Mossad agent confirmed 11 hours of TV coverage but Adolf’s location and idenonly 60 minutes of actual tity, a team of around eight football. agents secured phony IDs This isn’t to say the mov- and documents, traveled to ie is a complete bust. Isaac’s Argentina and set up several portrayal of Mossad agent safe houses. In the film,

Better Life,” “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”) miss a golden opportunity by not including what else was going down in Buenos Aires at about the same time with another famous Nazi. Although it ultimately proved fruitless, the Mossad and Shin Bet were also hot on the trail of Josef Mengele, aka “the Angel of Death,” who was an even more valuable asset. Even though this operation failed, it would have added considerable juice and tension to this largely limp and flaccid production.

If you’re in the market for great thrillers which involve the Mossad looking for justice, check out Steven Haley Lu Richardson, left, stars as Sylvia Hermann and Joe Alwyn stars as Klaus Eich- Spielberg’s “Munich” and/ mann in “Operation Finale,” written by Matthew Orton and directed by Chris Weitz. or John Madden’s criminally (Special Photo: Valeria Florini/Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures) underrated “The Debt,” which ironically came out on this same weekend in Melanie Laurent plays Han- Israel, refused to transport existed in the first place.

2011. In this brilliant espiona, a doctor charged with Adolf without his expressed This convenient narrative nage thriller, Jessica Chassedating Adolf at key mowritten permission. In the detour serves its purpose, tain and Helen Mirren play ments, but by all accounts, history of spy movies, this as it allows Kingsley, Isaac the same (fictional) woman “Hanna” never existed and has to be among the lamest and their characters to jaw, at different ages working was included here as a forexcuses for a plot twist ever jibber-jabber, chew the fat with a team trying to capture mer love interest of Malkin concocted. Given Adolf’s and begin a thunderously a gynecologist living in East designed to provide (unnec- high profile, it’s a safe asdull game of getting-toGermany in 1965 who is essary) sexual tension. sumption that higher-ups in know-you chicken. heavily based on Mengele.

The initial plan was to get Mossad and its sister Black It is also during this Presented in English with Adolf out of Venezuela in Ops organization, Shin Bet, interminable stretch where three days, but this was sud- could have “persuaded” El rookie screenwriter Matthew infrequently subtitled German and Spanish. denly changed to nine when Al executives to waive this Orton and director Chris (MGM) El Al, the national airline of bit of red tape — if it ever Weitz (“About a Boy,” “A

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‘The Little Stranger’ not as advertised

Film stays true to original novel, but production still falls flat The Little Stranger (R) ★★★★

Golden Globe-winning performance as the title character in the 2006 BBC mini-series “Jane Eyre,” Wilson took on supporting roles in a string of low and high visibility film and TV

BY MICHAEL CLARK clunkers before starring as Movie Critic the mysterious female lead in the Showtime series “The Based on the best-selling Affair” for which she won 2009 novel of the same another Golden Globe award name by Sarah Waters, “The (Wilson has recently left the Little Stranger” is being show under what is reported advertised as a gothic horror to be unfriendly terms). drama, which it is, only This story opens in the you won’t know or think 1940s with Faraday bethat until it’s finally over. ing summoned to tend to Adapted by Lucinda Coxon an ailing maid working at (“The Danish Girl”) and “Hundreds Hall,” a sprawldirected by Lenny Abraing, remote mansion that has hamson (“What Richard seen better days. Overseen Did,” “Frank,” “Room”), by matriarch Angela (Charthe movie is charged with lotte Rampling), it’s clear matching the subtlety and the family doesn’t have the nuance of its brittle source funds to continue with the material but rarely gets close staggering upkeep costs and to doing so. they’re steadily running out At best, “The Little of options.

Stranger” is a serviceable After seeing the maid, ghost story cross-pollinated Faraday approaches Anwith a standard-issue, dour gela’s son, Roddy (Will and depressing English Poulter, “We’re the Millers,” period piece. These are two “The Revenant”), a severely radically different genres scarred and skittish World with completely different War I veteran. Through demographics, and perhaps Caroline, Faraday offers enough of each group will to lessen Roddy’s pain give it a shot, but seeing as with a newfangled electric, how it is the lowest visnerve-stimulus machine, ibility title in a cluttered, which, over the course of a end-of-the-month weekend, few weeks, actually delivers it’s likely to become a quick results. By this time, Faraday also-ran. and Caroline have grown The best thing the film has closer, but neither is sure if it going for it are the perforis platonic or romantic, and mances of leads Domhnall because it’s a little of both, it Gleason as Dr. Faraday and becomes none of either.

Ruth Wilson as Caroline During a party hosted by Ayers. Having long eclipsed the family for the express the popularity of his father purpose of finding a husband Brendan thanks to his apfor Caroline, Faraday’s pearance in the latest “Star previously professional, Wars” installments as the stoic and detached demeanor evil General Hux, Gleason’s morphs into something far considerable range has been more animated but not in a displayed in “Ex-Machina,” good way. The near death of “Brooklyn,” “The Revenant” a visiting child from a mauland as troubled “Winnie the ing by the otherwise calm Pooh” creator A.A. Milne Ayers family dog is followed in “Goodbye Christopher by a fire in Roddy’s room Robin.” where he’s drunk himself After her breakthrough, unconscious, which leads to

Domhnall Gleeson, left, stars as Dr. Faraday and Ruth Wilson stars as Caroline Ayers in “The Little Stranger.” (Special Photos: Nicola Dove/Focus Features)

Above left, Domhnall Gleeson stars as Dr. Faraday in “The Little Stranger.” Above, right, Charlotte Rampling stars as Mrs. Ayers in “The Little Stranger.”

his mother and sister placing him in an asylum. A handful of more unsettling events transpire before the film ends with nothing so much as hint provided as to why.

Woven throughout the narrative for the duration is an extended flashback taking place two decades earlier featuring younger versions of all of the principals plus a third Ayers child — the first-born daughter named Susan — who died not long

COMING SOON TO OWN • “Adrift” (Sept. 4): Their new romance takes two young people (Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin) on a quest to return a boat — which turns into a fight to survive.

(PG-13) • “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (Sept. 4): The impact and ongoing legacy of Fred Rogers, star of the public-television classic “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” are traced in this documentary.

(PG-13) • “Incredibles 2” (Nov. 6): Telecommunications guru Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk) enlists Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) to fight crime and make the public fall in love with superheroes once again. That leaves Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) with one of his greatest challenges ever — staying home and taking care of three rambunctious children. As Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack offer him a new set of headaches, a cybercriminal named Screenslaver launches his dastardly plan — hypnotizing the world through computer screens. (PG) • “Ocean’s 8” (Sept.

11): The sister (Sandra Bullock) of thief Danny Ocean leads a female crew in trying to steal an actress’ (Anne Hathaway) priceless necklace. (PG-13) • “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (Sept.

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drama series. (Not rated) • “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (Sept. 25): Alden Ehrenreich has the title

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afterwards due to diphtheria.

Angela (understandably) has never fully gotten over Susan’s death, which could explain her own set of issues and reluctance to leave Hundreds Hall.

Even after the flashback has fully played out, the audience is no closer to figuring out the reasons or a clear culprit and must come to its own conclusions. While not providing black and white closure isn’t an uncommon

occurrence with thrillers, doing so without any viable details or solid clues is. Before they’re done, the filmmakers do succeed in challenging the definitions, perceptions and physical/metaphysical properties of both “ghosts” and “poltergeists” but without any rhyme or reason.

The sole bit of anything interesting remaining is the “will they or won’t they” possible romantic coupling between Faraday and

Caroline and why it may or may not happen. It is to Gleason and Wilson’s credit that they are able to make this sub-plot even remotely engaging.

On the upside, fans of the novel will be pleased to hear that Coxon’s screenplay is mostly faithful to Waters’ book, but they are still likely to be disappointed with the limp-noodle production as a whole.

(Focus Features)

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‘Kin’ is just plain bad

by Hal, Jimmy decides he’ll rob Peter to pay Paul and it all goes terribly wrong.

There are multiple deaths, and Jimmy — with Eli in tow — decides the best thing

BY MICHAEL CLARK to do is to leave town and Movie Critic head to a family cottage in Lake Tahoe favored by his Some movies have bad late mother. timing, some are just plain During one of his hunts bad; “Kin” can be considered for scrap metals, Eli comes both. across a newfangled weapon The worst of the four that, when closed, looks like mostly lousy offerings on a cheap, Cold War-era briefthis, the most undesirable case. Fascinated with his find release weekend of the yet deathly afraid to see if the entire year, “Kin” spends the weapon actually works, Eli first 90 of its 103 minutes tosses it into a gym bag when bouncing all over the genre Jimmy informs him they’re map. There’s heist, road trip, hitting the road. coming-of-age and sci-fi If we weren’t entirely and it’s all tossed together sure Jimmy was a complete haphazardly, resulting in low-life, worthless dirtbag, a metaphorical, potluck he cements it for us with a mystery stew. Two decent stop-over at a Colorado strip performances and the last 12 club, which isn’t actually minutes save it from qualify- a strip club as the dancers ing as one of the worst films never remove any clothof the year. ing. This isn’t the first and “Kin” opens with Eli certainly won’t be the last (promising newcomer example of a narrative detail Myles Truitt), a 14-year-old that doesn’t make any sense, teenager rummaging through at least within the context of dilapidated and abandoned a PG-13 movie.

Detroit warehouses looking Franco’s Taylor is a stonefor copper and aluminum cold killer who urinates in that he can sell for a couple front of a convenience store bucks for at the local junkcashier yet never once utters yards. Eli was adopted by the F-word. In fact, the FHal (Dennis Quaid) and his word (as per PG-13 guideunseen, unnamed, deceased lines) is spoken just once wife when he was just an and, given what goes down infant. Hal and his wife also in this movie, also qualifies have a biological child (Jack the production as a fantasy Reynor as Jimmy), a ne’erfilm. do-well, low-achieving thief What’s most troubling, just released from prison. given the many real-life Jimmy arrives home in instances of teen or young one piece, thanks to Taylor adult gun violence taking (James Franco), the local place with troubling regularidrug dealer, gun runner and, ty (or every hour in Chicago), it would appear, operator is the placing in the hands of a bodyguard service that of a teenager not old enough protects prison inmates from to drive, a high-end, romanother inmates. As Taylor is ticized, futuristic weapon quick to remind Jimmy, this that is eventually used to not service came at a steep price only to kill multiple people ($60,000), which Jimmy but to vaporize them. Have doesn’t have and will likely you ever seen or heard of never be able to procure an employee working at a legally. movie theater box office turn After getting a flat “no” down an 8-year-old wanting and given marching orders to see a PG-13 movie? Get

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Turning in the other sole decent principal performance is Zoe Kravitz as Milly, the non-naked stripper with a semi-heart of gold. Not long after recognizing Jimmy is a quasi-charming scumbag, Milly sticks around as she believes Eli is more than worth saving.

Based on their short film “Bag Man,” “Kin” was codirected by feature rookie brothers Jonathan and Josh Baker and adapted by Daniel Casey (also the upcoming ninth installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise) and if just with a day’s worth of heavy editing went down, “Kin” could have been greatly improved.

Showing up shortly after the opening title sequence scene (but not nearly enough for the rest of the film) are two perhaps human characters who don’t speak and can’t be identified due to their “Star Wars” inspired biker helmets. To mostly no one’s surprise, they are the most important players in the entire film and in the last 10 minutes make it clear the filmmakers and the studio are looking for a full blown franchise along the lines of “The Matrix.” If you think you’ve been given too much plot detail, you haven’t.

If — and that’s a BIG if — “Kin” (the title represents multiple families) can get even close to breaking even or not losing too much, it MIGHT be able to eventually succeed with future installments. The stunt casting revealed at the end almost guarantees this, but Hollywood (even second-tier Hollywood) studios are now regulated by opening weekend receipts and rarely take any unneeded major chances.

Given Truitt’s age and his character’s possible longterm arc, “Kin” could recover with possible sequels if grounded mostly in sci-fi — but don’t hold your breath.

(Summit Entertainment)