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Duluth councilman calls for condemnation of sheriff

Conway accused of inviting ‘white nationalist and anti-immigration activist’ to speak at 287(g) meeting

By Isabel Hughes isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

Days after tempers ran high at a meeting about the Gwinnett County Jail’s 287(g) immigration program, Duluth City Councilman Kirkland Carden has filed a petition calling for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to condemn Sheriff Butch Conway for inviting a “white nationalist and anti-

Kirkland Carden

Butch Conway

immigration activist” to speak.

D.A. King, president of the Dustin Inman Society, which is labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an

anti-immigrant hate group, was one of three pro-287(g) speakers at Wednesday’s meeting. He was joined by Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Deputy Shannon Volkodav and U.S. Immigration and Customs Southern Region Communications Director Bryan Cox. On the anti-287(g) side, businesswoman Andrea Rivera, District 99 State Rep. Brenda Lopez Romero and local attorney Antonio Mo-

lina served as panelists.

The event, which was put on by District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque, was intended to foster a dialogue between the program’s supporters and opponents, the commissioner said. While it did that, at times, sparks flew between supporters and opponents.

Carden’s petition, which was published on Change. org on Wednesday, was created as several immigrant

advocacy groups refused to participate in Wednesday’s meeting because King served as a panelist.

In the petition, Carden, a Democrat who is running for the District 1 commission seat, wrote the meeting was “hijacked by D.A. King.”

“King was elevated into this position as official ‘representative’ for the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office

by Sheriff Butch Conway.

The Republican Sheriff has

avoided accountability on his policy positions for years and refuses to speak with the people whom he serves,” the petition reads. “If the Sheriff is too afraid to defend this policy, then he should either resign or choose a different course. King’s inciting and bigoted rhetoric should never have been given the legitimacy of this platform

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BACK TO SCHOOL

NEW AT THE HELM

Buford superintendent emphasizes transparency as new year begins Wednesday

By Curt Yeomans

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By Taylor Denman taylor.denman@gwinnettdailypost.com

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Even if the calendar says there is another month and a half or so left in the season, summer essentially ends this weekend for thousands of Gwinnett County students.

Barring the unlikely event that there is any major, typically off the wall, school-canceling catastrophe that only a kid could dream of — like, say, a freak August blizzard or an unexpected alien invasion over the weekend — the 2019-2020 school year will begin Monday.

It brings with it a new school, other schools that underwent renovations and some new educational programs.

“Gwinnett County Public Schools will welcome students back on Monday, Aug. 5,” Gwinnett schools officials said in an announcement. “It’s a new year and there are many new things: new students; new teachers; new leaders; a new school; new

All my meetings are very positive — people love Buford.

But when I ask those two questions — what are we doing well and what, when things calm down a little bit, can we tweak a little — the one thing we could always tweak is we could have consistent communication.

Transparency.

There is perhaps no better word to describe the focus of Buford City Schools’ Superintendent Robert Downs’ first full school year.

“When we met with people from the community, central office staff and faculty, communication was one area of growth opportunities for Buford City Schools,” Downs said. “All my meetings are very positive — people love Buford. But when I ask those two questions — what are we doing well and what, when things calm down a little bit, can we tweak a little — the one thing we could always tweak is we could have consistent communication. Consistency is the message this year, as well.”

Though his first full year at the helm of Buford’s school system — which Superintendent Robert Downs, reported a total enrollment of 4,582 Buford City Schools students last month — begins Wednesday, Downs was integrated as superintendent as early as January.

Buford began a search to fill the position after disgraced former superintendent Geye Hamby was MORE INSIDE accused of ranting with racist speech, Longtime custodian retires after captured on an auworking for 48 years in Buford dio recording. The City Schools.........................C1 recording surfaced a little less than two months after former Buford Academy paraprofessional Mary Ingram filed a lawsuit naming Hamby as one of the defendants for alleged race discrimination and retaliation after she was fired “without any justification.”

Since then, the school system has tried to put the

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GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BY THE NUMBERS Projected enrollment: 180,204 Teachers (positions budgeted for FY 2020): 10,871 School resource officers: 96 School facilities: 141 Elementary schools: 80 Middle schools: 29 High schools: 23 School buses: About 1,600 Students expected to ride the bus: About 133,000

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Roberts Downs is about to begin his first full year as superintendent of Buford City Schools.

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Gwinnett Schools provides Man accused of putting books with healthy lunches ‘I Love Trump’ stickers

on woman’s car arrested

By Taylor Denman

taylor.denman @gwinnettdailypost.com

This summer, some kids making a stop at the Gwinnett County Public Schools Bookmobiles were also treated to lunch.

A tweet from Gwinnett County Public Schools account gave details about a partnership between school nutrition and media services that provided healthy lunches and books to kids along the routes of the bookmobiles this summer.

Karen Hallford, director of the school nutrition program at GCPS, said the school system served nearly 6,000 lunches to children this summer.

Healthy summer lunches were prepared and packed at Radloff Middle School on Wednesdays and Fridays and loaded onto school buses that tailed the bookmobiles.

“We love interacting with kids of all ages, and hope that our health lunches along with a great read is making their

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

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Gwinnett County Public Schools Nutrition partnered with media services to provide free, healthy lunches to kids along the routes of the Bookmobiles. summer that much more enjoyable,” Hallford said.

The program is an extension of the Seamless Summer program, a USDA initiative that aims to make it easier for schools to feed children during the traditional summer vacation periods. Stateapproved schools can serves meals free of charge to children, including teenagers through age 18, under the school meal program rules.

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Meals are reimbursed at the free rates for school lunches, school breakfasts, and after school snacks.

The GCPS Bookmobiles made their final stops July 27. The buses delivered free books to children in Central, Discovery, Meadowcreek, Shiloh, Berkmar, Discovery and Norcross cluster schools. The mobile library was stocked with more than 4,000 books from school media centers.

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A Lawrenceville man accused of putting “I Love Trump” stickers on a local Democratic Party official’s car while she was grocery shopping, yelling at her and then following her around town has been arrested on at least one charge related to the incident and will likely face more, Gwinnett Solicitor General Brian Whiteside confirmed Friday.

William Thomas Dunaway, 57, was arrested Thursday on a criminal trespass damage charge for putting the stickers on Gwinnett Democratic Party First Vice Chairwoman Sharon Wood’s car in the parking lot of a Lawrenceville Publix in July. The charge is a misdemeanor and Dunaway had been released from jail Thursday on a $650 bond.

“I think it says you shouldn’t follow people around,” Whiteside said. “I don’t think that you should follow a woman around (or) follow anyone around and we’re determined to enforce the laws of Gwinnett County, and the state and the United States of America.

(Wood) being a Democrat means nothing. We’re going to enforce the law.”

If he is convicted of criminal trespass damage, Dunaway

could face one year in jail or on probation and a fine of up to $1,000, Whiteside said.

But that is not the only William charge that DuThomas naway could Dunaway end up facing related to the incident. Whiteside said his office plans to move forward with formal court accusations on charges of simple assault and stalking against Dunaway as well.

“The message we’re sending (by prosecuting the case) is we’re not going to have any violence against women in this county,” Whiteside said.

Wood previously told the Daily Post that she was leaving the grocery store at the corner of Sugarloaf Parkway and Five Forks Trickum Road on July 15 and found the “I Love Trump” stickers placed on top of bumper stickers she had for Stacey Abrams and the Black Lives Matter movement.

As she removed the stickers and went to get in her car, a man — allegedly Dunaway — yelled “(expletive) traitor” at her from a work van across the parking lot.

Wood then got into her car and said she realized the man was following her and turn-

ing when she turned.

“That’s when I stopped being annoyed and started being scared,” Wood told the Daily Post last month.

She eventually was able to lose the man by quickly pulling off the road and into a shopping center parking lot.

Wood said she later called the company listed on the side of the van and that a man — also allegedly Dunaway — confirmed he was the person who put the stickers on her car.

A post attributed to a “Tommy Dunaway” showed up on Facebook a few days later with a photo of the back of Wood’s car and a message which said, “I added some ‘I love Trump’ stickers to this (expletive) collection.”

Jail records show Dunaway has been booked into the county jail in the past on multiple charges over the years, including allegations of simple battery, second degree criminal damage to property and terroristic threats and acts.

Most of those previous charges were tied to three arrests which occurred in late 2001 and early 2002.

The other time, which involved the terroristic threats and acts charge, was in 1993.

The outcomes of those previous cases was not immediately known Friday afternoon.

Duluth man charged with reckless conduct after hours-long standoff

By Isabel Hughes isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

A Duluth man was charged with reckless conduct Thursday night following a severalhours-long standoff with police.

Shortly before 7:30 p.m., Duluth police received a 911 call from Jared Goforth, who said he wanted to kill himself, according to Duluth Police Department spokesman Officer Ted Sadowski.

While police were speaking with speaking with Goforth on the phone, he fired one shot inside his apartment then hung

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“Officers attempted to speak with the Jared male several Goforth times, however, he fled back into his apartment thus creating a barricaded suspect situation,” Sadowski said. “Duluth officers worked fast and diligently to evacuate nearby residents from danger while maintaining a perimeter around the

male’s apartment.”

During the nearly three hours of negotiations, officers heard about seven gunshots from inside the apartment, though at about 10 p.m., Goforth ultimately surrendered to law enforcement “without incident.”

“Skillful and compassionate negotiations between Duluth police officers and the male turned a possibly life-threatening situation into a peaceful apprehension,” Sadowski said. “We’re thankful the male surrendered and are pleased with the rapid response and professionalism of all involved in resolving this incident.”

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German authorities: Nearly 5 tons of cocaine seized in record haul German authorities say they have seized nearly 5 tons of cocaine worth over $1 billion, the largest cocaine seizure in the country’s history.

Authorities made the haul in Hamburg, a northern port city. The container, labeled as containing soybeans, was from Uruguay and was heading to Antwerp, Belgium.

Instead of soybeans, authorities found over 200 black duffel bags stuffed with 4,200 packets of cocaine.

“This outstanding success proves once again how powerfully German customs fight crime,” Rolf Bösinger, state secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, said in a statement.

Germany’s previous largest seizure was made in 2017, when authorities seized 4.2 tons of cocaine, also in Hamburg. That haul was valued at more than $800 million.

Murderers hanged in Japan’s first executions of 2019 Two men sentenced to death for multiple murders have been executed in Japan — the first time the death penalty has been used in the country this year.

Koichi Shoji, 64, and Yasunori Suzuki, 50, were executed by hanging on Friday, taking the total number of executions under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government to 38 since he took office in 2012.

“These are extremely cruel cases taking the precious lives of the people who have no faults. I have ordered the execution of death penalty after giving doubly prudent consideration,” Justice Minister Takashi Yamashita said.

Executions are done in secret in Japan, with no advance warning given to the prisoner, their family or legal representatives, according to Amnesty International.

Prisoners often only learn of their execution a matter of hours before it takes place.

Capital punishment is usually reserved for those who have committed multiple murders. All executions are carried out by hanging.

Japan and the United States are the only two developed democracies to have capital punishment. About 170 states have either abolished or put a stay on executions since the United Nations General Assembly called for a universal moratorium on the death penalty in 2007.

20 killed in El Paso shooting

Disney Channel dedicates premiere of “Descendants 3” to late star Cameron Boyce Authorities re-

By Dakin Andone, Hollie Silverman and Nicole Chavez CNN

Twenty people were killed in a shooting at an El Paso shopping center on Saturday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference.

More than two dozen were injured, he said.

One person is in custody, El Paso Police Sgt. Robert Gomez told reporters Saturday afternoon. He is a white male in his 20s, Gomez said, and was arrested without incident.

The suspect is 21-year-old Patrick Crusius of Allen, Texas, three sources have told CNN. Two federal law enforcement sources and one state government source confirmed the suspect’s identity. The federal sources said investigators are reviewing an online writing posted days before the shooting that may speak to a motive.

The online posting was believed to be written by Crusius, the sources said, but that has not been confirmed.

Police began receiving reports of an active shooter around 10 a.m. , Gomez said in a news conference. Authorities were initially given multiple possible locations for the shooting, Gomez said, at a Walmart and the Cielo Vista Mall next door.

“This is a large crime scene, a large area,” Gomez said of the scene. “So we are systematically going through it and making sure that anybody in the area — number one, we’re ruling out that no one is a suspect, and we’re also making sure that those people that were separated or hurt are getting the care that they need.”

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Multiple agencies, including the FBI and the local sheriff’s department, have responded to assist El Paso authorities.

“This was a massacre,” US Rep. Veronica Escobar, who represents the area, told CNN. Escobar has received conflicting reports on the numbers of casualties, she said, but added, “The numbers are shocking.”

At least 23 people were injured, according to spokesmen for two local hospitals.

Thirteen people were taken to the University Medical Center of El Paso, spokesman Ryan Mielke told CNN, and one of them has died. Two children with non-life-threatening injuries were transferred to a children’s medical facility, Mielke said.

Eleven victims were transported to the Del Sol Medical Center, hospital spokesman Victor Guerrero said. Nine of them are in critical but stable condition, he said.

At least two of the patients are in a “life-threatening predicament,” according to Del Sol Medical Center Dr. Stephen Flaherty. He said in a news conference the patients ranged in age from 25 to 82.

Two of the patients are in

NATION

Man sentenced to 60 weekend days in jail for poisoning wife’s coffee

A Michigan man was sentenced to 60 days in jail — to be served on weekends — for poisoning his wife’s coffee with the active drug found in Benadryl.

Brian Kozlowski’s estranged wife “felt tired, nauseous and was experiencing blurred vision” on July 2018 after drinking coffee that Kozlowski had prepared for her, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s press release states.

The woman had filed for divorce two months earlier, court records show.

She became suspicious of the coffee and had cameras installed in their kitchen. Videos later revealed Kozlowski had been pouring diphenhydramine, the active drug 44 swimmers injured in Benadryl, “into his wife’s morning coffee, intentionby giant wave at ally poisoning her,” the reChinese water park lease states.

The couple is now divorced, A Chinese water park has according to the Macomb shut down its “tsunami pool” County Court site. after a machine malfunction created a massive artificial Migrant children wave that injured dozens of removed from debated swimmers.

Video footage shared on Florida facility Chinese social network Weibo shows a pool full of people All unaccompanied miin inflatable floats watching grant children housed at a in horror as swimmers are controversial south Florida swept atop the giant wave at facility have been removed, the Yulong Shuiyun Water the federal Administration Park, in the city of Longjing for Children and Families city near the border with said Saturday.

North Korea.

The Homestead facility, A total of 44 people were south of Miami, sheltered injured, according to a state- about 14,300 children since it ment from Longjing officials was activated in March 2018 on Wednesday. to house unaccompanied mi— From wire reports nors apprehended by the US

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stable condition, he said, and seven required emergency operations.

A family reunification center was set up at MacArthur Elementary School for families who might have been separated, Gomez said.

Walmart issued a statement regarding the shooting, saying, “We’re in shock over the tragic events at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso. ... We’re praying for the victims, the community & our associates, as well as the first responders.”

Inside the Cielo Vista Mall, crowds hid inside stores after hearing reports of an active shooter, according to 26-yearold Brandon Chavez, an employee at Forever 21.

Chavez had just started his shift when he saw customers and staff members running to the stock room to take shelter.

“There were about 20 children and adults, plus employees, hiding, all cramped like sardines,” he told CNN. “Most of us were desperate, some were on their phones.

There were girls crying, people trying to talk to each other and women with babies in their arms.”

Store employees had closed

the glass doors but he could see police officers walking around the mall and evacuating people from other stores.

After police officers knocked on the store’s doors, Chavez said his group had to leave the store, forming a line with their hands up and running.

In a shaky Snapchat video aired by CNN, a woman holding the camera frantically runs with a small group of girls or women through a Cielo Vista mall department store and into a parking lot.

As the group hurries past racks of clothes and cases of merchandise, voices off camera shout, “Hands up!”

Once in the parking lot, one member of the group asks, “What happened?”

“I don’t know,” the woman holding the camera responds.

“I don’t know.”

Another video, shot from outside the Walmart, showed people lying on the ground, some of them next to a table set up by the store’s entrance.

“There’s a man lying down at the stand that a school set up,” the man holding the camera says in Spanish.

“Help!” a man screams in English.

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people he considered himself a superhero nicknamed “peacemaker,” parents of two of the deceased allege in the suit, which identifies the accused as Brandon Grossheim.

Grossheim counseled people with “step-by-step directions” for using their own free will and to “deal with depression,” according to a news release issued by lawyers for the parents of Alex Mullins, 21, and Joshua Thomas, 18.

macomb county sheriff’s office

Department of Homeland Security, officials said.

The facility came under fire for what immigration activists described as unsuitable conditions for children. It also became a popular stop for Democratic presidential candidates and protesters clamoring for its closure.

As of Saturday, no children were housed at the temporary facility, Evelyn Stauffer, a spokeswoman with Administration for Children and Families, said in a statement.

The Homestead facility will remain open with capacity down from 2,700 beds to 1,200.

Rep. Cummings ‘would love to see’ Trump visit Baltimore Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to Baltimore in his first on-air comments addressing Trump’s attacks on his district’s largest city.

“The president is welcome in our district, to go through the 7th Congressional District, and he will see strong people who get up and they go out to work on the early bus,” Cummings, the chairman of the powerful House Oversight

and Reform Committee, said Saturday following an event opening for an outdoor play space in Baltimore.

“He’ll see people, he’ll see organizations that have come to the inner city of Baltimore like neighborhoods like this and ... did not go around criticizing, but they said, ‘How can we help?’ And they have helped,” Cummings continued, adding, “I welcome the president. I would love to see him.”

Trump last week slammed the prominent African American lawmaker’s district as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess,” suggesting that “no human being would want to live there.”

Lawsuit: Fraternity member gave ‘step-bystep’ tips to 5 people who killed themselves A former fraternity member and student at Truman State University in Missouri allegedly provided “step-by-step” directions to five people who died by suicide in 2016 and 2017, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday against the university, the fraternity and the student.

The member of the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity told

Trump, Putin discuss need for ambassador during phone call President Donald Trump phoned his Russian counterpart this week after seeing a map of widespread wildfires in Siberia, according to senior administration officials.

But their conversation also drifted to a discussion of the need for a new US ambassador in Russia, two officials said, since the current envoy Jon Huntsman is expected to depart his post soon.

It was a relatively quick phone call, according to the officials, and the two leaders did not discuss the decision to formally withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia or impending sanctions on Russia for its poisoning of an ex-spy in the United Kingdom.

Huntsman and his wife in the last few months have been on what appears to be a goodbye tour, according to an embassy source, having dinners with fellow diplomats and others as they prepare to leave the country.

— From wire reports

Disney Channel dedicated the Friday premiere of “Descendants 3” to its late star, Cameron Boyce.

Boyce was 20 when he died in his sleep last month due to epilepsy. He played Cruella de Vil’s teenage son, Carlos, in the “Descendants” franchise, which follows the children of Disney villains.

“Tonight’s premiere of #Descendants3 is dedicated to #CameronBoyce and is a celebration of his talent and the joy he brought to the world.

You’ll always be in our hearts, Cameron,” the channel wrote on Twitter.

The emotional, two-minute video that aired after the movie includes old interviews with Boyce, praise from cast members, outtakes and even footage of Michelle Obama’s guest appearance on the show “Jessie,” which Boyce also starred in.

Bindi Irwin writes touching note to her dad about her upcoming wedding Bindi Irwin hasn’t been able to celebrate some recent major life milestones with her father, the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, but he is never far from her thoughts.

On Friday, she took to social media to share a touching note to him.

The wildlife conservationist gushed about her brother Robert Irwin, and revealed that he would be walking her down the aisle at her wedding.

“Dad, You’d be so proud of Robert. He’s been such an amazing support during this new life chapter,” she wrote. “I know you’d be beaming with pride when the time comes that he walks me down the aisle. I wish you could be here for these moments, but I know that your spirit lives on in us.”

Irwin and her longtime boyfriend, Chandler Powell, got engaged last week after he proposed to her at the Australia Zoo on her 21st birthday.

The Irwin family continues to honor Steve Irwin’s mission of bringing people closer to animals. They now star in the Animal Planet series “Crikey! It’s the Irwins.”

Bindi Irwin, for her part, won “Dancing With the Stars” in 2015.

Kevin Spacey breaks cover to give poem about wounded boxer “The more you’re wounded the greater you are,” declared Kevin Spacey to guests at Rome’s Palazzo Massimo alle Terme museum on Friday evening.

It was a pointed reading of the poem “The Boxer” — about a bloodied fighter who rises against the odds — from the actor who has faced multiple charges of sexual misconduct in recent years.

Spacey, dressed in a striking brown suit, stood beside the museum’s bronze statue “Boxer at Rest,” as he read the words from Italian poet Gabriele Tinti.

It was the first time Spacey has performed in public since Massachusetts prosecutors last month dropped a case accusing him of groping a young man at a Nantucket bar in 2016, which he denies.

— From wire reports

Hiker in Canada scares approaching cougar away with Metallica

By Leah Asmelash and Brian Ries CNN

It’s no secret that Metallica’s music can be kind of intense — so much so, one hiker says, that it scared off a curious cougar on Vancouver Island.

Dee Gallant, 45, was on a

MUST READ hike in South Duncan with her dog, Murphy, on July 23.

She said she was only a few miles into the woods when she turned around and realized that they had company: They were being stalked by a cougar.

At first, she was intrigued;

she’d never seen one that close before. But then she realized that the animal was approaching her.

She yelled, and the cougar stopped moving. But it didn’t retreat.

Gallant tried waving her arms and yelling at the cat, saying things like “bad kitty!” and “get out of here!” but

the cougar stood its ground.

That is, until Gallant opened her phone and chose the loudest band she could think of: Metallica.

The song: “Don’t Tread On Me.” It was both a warning and an appeal.

And that, apparently, was what did it. The cougar scur-

ried off after the first few notes, the combination of heavy drums and James Hetfield’s vocals apparently too much to handle.

The incident lasted a total of five minutes, but Gallant said she wasn’t scared.

“I actually thought it was really cool that I got to see a cougar for so long,” she

said. “I thought it was exciting.”

Gallant kept the song on loop for the rest of her hike, making sure to stay in the middle of the road and keeping Murphy close.

“I definitely think Metallica saved the day there, for sure,” she said.

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Cologuard test worth the risk of false positive

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EAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old man in good health.

At my recent annual physical exam, my physician ordered a Cologuard kit to be sent to me to screen for colorectal disease. I have never had symptoms of disease or problems with any part of my gastrointestinal tract. I had two colonoscopies at different times several years ago, the results of which were negative. When I got the kit, I read the paRoach tient guidelines and learned that the Cologuard test could result in false positives and that there is an unspecified increase in the risk of false positives for persons over the age of 75. A positive result from the test requires a follow-up colonoscopy, which is also riskier for elderly patients. Since I am in good health with no symptoms of any disease, I decided I did not want to risk a false positive result from the test, which would require a follow-up colonoscopy. Did I make the right decision?

— E.G. ANSWER: Cologuard is a brand of test that looks at DNA in stool for evidence of cancer. Certain DNA mutations are highly suggestive of cancer. In addition, Cologuard does an immunochemical test looking for blood. Because it combines these two techniques, Cologuard is more sensitive than only a test looking for blood. Compared with colonoscopy, Cologuard is about 92% sensitive in finding cancers, meaning it will miss about 8%. With improved sensitivity comes a lack of specificity, which means you could have a false positive result. The Cologuard can say that you have an abnormality when a colonoscopy would indicate normal. For 45% of people with a positive Cologuard test, no abnormalities will be found upon colonoscopy. You are right that false positives are more prevalent in older individuals.

There are two reasons that I think the Cologuard is still a reasonable choice, despite the fact that it isn’t as good as colonoscopy. The first is that I continue to recommend a screening test for healthy 77-year-old men, and although colonoscopy is my first choice, a normal Cologuard test prevents a need for colonoscopy, and a false positive would lead to the same colonoscopy you would have gotten anyway (although there probably is more anxiety after a false positive test). The second is that a person with an abnormal Cologuard and a normal colonoscopy may be at risk for an abnormality that wasn’t found on colonoscopy. A study looking at people in this category found a 25% risk of abnormality on follow-up colonoscopy, if the Cologuard was abnormal again one to two years later.

Dr. Roach writes the “To Your Good Health column. He 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 send mail to 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.

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Burton..............(1865.0) .. 1865.00 MINOR 10:43-11:43 a.m.....11:24 p.m.-12:24 a.m. carters .............(1072.0) ...1071.99 chatuge ........... (1927.0) .. 1924.93 Harding .............. (521.0) .... 520.29 POLLEN COUNTS trees: low Hartwell .............(660.0) .... 659.21 weeds: low Jackson..............(530.0) .... 528.81 grass: low

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Lake Full Yesterday lanier............... (1071.0) ...1070.77 nottely..............(1779.0) .. 1774.85 oconee ..............(435.0) .....434.81 Seminole...............(77.5) .......77.05 Sinclair ...............(339.8) .... 338.80 thurmond ..........(330.0) .... 328.93 tugalo ................ (891.5) .... 888.23 walter F. george.(188.0) .... 189.20 west point..........(635.0) .... 635.26

TODAY IN HISTORY TODAY’S HISTORY: in 1914, germany invaded Belgium, prompting great Britain to declare war on germany. in 1944, the gestapo arrested diarist anne Frank and the other inhabitants of the “Secret annex” in amsterdam. in 1977, president Jimmy carter signed legislation establishing the department of energy. in 1993, two los angeles police officers were sentenced to 30 months in prison for violating motorist Rodney King’s civil rights.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), poet; louis Vuitton (1821-1892), fashion designer; Queen elizabeth the Queen mother (1900-2002), queen consort of the united Kingdom; louis armstrong (1901-1971), musician; Richard Belzer (1944- ), actor; Billy Bob thornton (1955- ), director/actor; Barack

obama (1961- ), 44th u.S. president; Roger clemens (1962- ), baseball player; dennis lehane (1965- ), author; daniel dae Kim (1968- ), actor; Jeff gordon (1971- ), race car driver; Kurt Busch (1978), race car driver.

TODAY’S FACT: “poor little Fool” by Ricky nelson was the no. 1 song on the first Billboard Hot 100 chart, published on this day in 1958.

TODAY’S SPORTS: in 2007, 32-year-old alex Rodriguez of the new york yankees became the youngest player ever to hit 500 career home runs.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “in greek tragedy, they fall from great heights. in noir, they fall from the curb.” — dennis lehane TODAY’S NUMBER: 7 — cy young awards won by pitcher Roger clemens, the most in mlB history.

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COLUMNIST I AMY DICKINSON

In-laws too self-focused to notice pregnancy

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EAR AMY: My husband and I are really frustrated with his father and his father’s second wife, who came into the picture when all the children were adults. We have been trying for almost a decade to connect and make getting together more bearable. It’s not working, and I’m ready to throw in the towel.

Amy, they just refuse to engage with us! My husband has explained his job every visit for the last two years because they don’t listen to his response. They never ask about me; I may as well be invisible. They talk about themselves constantly, interrupt you when you talk, and basically talk over other people.

My husband and I recently told them that we are expecting a baby. Not only did they not ask how I was doing with the pregnancy, but 10 minutes later his wife was talking about her health problems.

I feel like we are at an impasse. I can’t stand to be treated like I don’t matter, and I don’t want to force myself to be around people who aren’t supportive, especially as a first-time mom.

My husband is feeling angry with their behavior, which upsets both of us.

Should I just go to family events a few times a year and suck it up, or should my husband and I try again to

explain that their relationship with us is falling apart because of their behavior?

— Try, Dickinson Try, Again?

D E A R TRY, TRY: Yes, you might as well convey to your inlaws the way you feel when you are with them. Doing so might make you feel better, but you must also understand that it is not likely to inspire change.

The presence of a grandchild might nudge them toward a different focus, but again — people who are completely self-absorbed tend to dive into their selfregard, regardless of the audience.

These future grandparents will miss out on a lot.

More is the pity. Yes, show up at family events a few times a year and tolerate the behavior, which you cannot change. Reward family focused and generous behavior with the quality of your own attention.

DEAR AMY: I have a friend from over 20 years ago, who has essentially invited himself to stay with me, in my one bedroom/ bathroom home, for his vacation.

He recently did this for the third time, even though I explained my unease with this arrangement.

He doesn’t rent a car and expects me to drive him around and come up with things to do while he’s here.

He brags about being a tightwad and how he NEVER drives.

How do I dissuade him without hurting his feelings?

I am a single female, by the way. We were never more than friends and — even then — not very close friends.

— Put Upon DEAR PUT UPON: Please forward me your contact information, because I could sure use a vacation, and you sound extremely accommodating.

My point is that social bullies need willing victims.

Your “friend” isn’t behaving like a friend, and he is counting on your inability to deliver a truthful and proportional reaction to his imposition.

Please, learn to say no.

An effective “no” need not be embellished with details or excuses. You simply say, “No, you won’t be able to stay here. But let me know if you come to town and maybe we can have dinner while you’re here.”

Practice this — on paper, in the mirror and with other friends — until you are more comfortable delivering your “no.”

DEAR AMY: Parents describing themselves as “Put Upon” wrote to you about their daughter and

son-in-law’s financial dependence on them, as well as the son-in-law’s passivity in terms of simply being helpful at family gatherings.

They reminded me of myself — only I identified with the son-in-law.

Is it possible that the sonin-law has been so overwhelmed by his wife’s financially controlling parents that he is practicing passive-aggressive behavior?

For me, it began when our car had to be replaced.

I had a used Volkswagen in mind because I could afford it and would be able to maintain it. No, that wasn’t good enough for my in-laws.

I wasn’t financially capable of being the husband they wanted for their daughter and later, not financially capable of being the father they wanted for their grandchildren.

When I finally and passionately laid all this out for them, they said they “only did what they thought best.”

Maybe these parents should back off a few notches.

— Been There DEAR BEEN THERE: Very wise advice.

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.

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HOROSCOPES personal growth is favored. Knowledge is power, and it will encourage acceptance and support that can help you take advantage of opportunities that come your way. the willingness to put in the physical work will be necessary to reach your goal.

LEO (July 23-aug. 22) — pay close attention to certain relationships. not everyone will be easy to deal with. when in doubt or feeling pressured, you are best off moving forward on your own.

VIRGO (aug. 23Sept. 22) — walk away from anyone who is manipulative or a bad influence. you cannot save others if they don’t want help. Focus on doing what’s best for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-oct.

23) — emotional energy will mount and is best channeled into something you enjoy doing. pay more attention to your appearance and a loved one, and focus on enjoying your life.

SCORPIO (oct. 24nov. 22) — take better care of your health. taking an unnecessary risk will lead to injury. use your intelligence, and work to find solutions that will counter any negativity you face.

SAGITTARIUS (nov. 23dec. 21) — don’t jump into something without knowing what you are getting into. invest your time and effort into your own pursuits, not in someone else’s schemes. personal gain is within reach, and romance is encouraged.

CAPRICORN (dec. 22Jan. 19) — tolerance will be required when dealing with relationship issues. a change or adjustment at home may not be welcome, but it will help you reach a solution. compromise is favored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — take charge when dealing with relationships, physical fitness and being the best that you can be. don’t let the actions of others interfere with your progress. Romance will improve your personal life.

PISCES (Feb. 20-march 20) — Follow the facts and don’t lose sight of your goal. don’t be fooled by someone who talks big or tries to entice you to indulge in something that isn’t good for you.

ARIES (march 21-april 19) — Keep moving forward. you’ll accomplish more than anticipated if you refuse to let anyone meddle or interfere in your personal business. plan a romantic evening with a loved one.

TAURUS (april 20-may 20) — take note of what others are doing, but don’t intervene or take part. you’ll do best if you concentrate on what you are trying to accomplish.

GEMINI (may 21June 20) — an emotional situation will escalate if you let it. look at what you can accomplish personally and put your time and energy into self-improvement, not into trying to change others.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — make a positive change at home that will render it more comfortable. if you invite friends and family to share your space, it will bring you closer together.

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Southeastern Railway Museum festivities draw transportation fans

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

As Oliver Frandsen and Beverele Pedersen, both 4, fidgeted with the knobs and levers on an old pink tractor at the Southeastern Railway Museum Saturday, they had to be reminded to be careful.

“Uh, guys, let’s take it easy on the gear shifts,” said Atlanta resident Katrina Pedersen, who is Beverele’s mother.

At least 1,000 visited the railway museum Saturday along for its three-day 13th annual “Trains, Trucks and Tractors” event, which began Friday and continues Sunday.

There were more than dozen tractors for kids and adults alike to marvel over — as well as several trains, a school bus, a MARTA cherry picker truck, Gwinnett County Transit regular and paratransit buses and several vintage and more modern Atlanta transit buses including MARTA and its predecessors. There were also several vintage and more modern big rig trucks on display at the museum.

“It’s (intended) to give people, visitors a different perspective of different parts of transportation that we don’t necessarily have on site all of the time, and secondarily to have a good time,” museum Administrator and Acting Executive Director Randy Pirkle said.

There were also hayrides

Photo: FOX 5 Atlanta

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to respond to a shooting involving a Braselton Police Officer at a Kroger on U.S. Highway 78 in south Gwinnett.

GBI probing Saturday shooting near Snellville involving Braselton cop

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans

Visitors ride a mini-train at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth during the second day of its three-day “Trains, Trucks and Tractors” event Saturday.

IF YOU GO What: Trains, Trucks and Tractors When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday Where: Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway in Duluth More Info: www.trainmuseum.org as well as rides on big and little trains for families to enjoy. Birthday cake was also served Saturday to

SHERIFF From A1 is funded by taxpayers, in one of the most diverse counties in the nation.”

The petition continues to say that “while there are plenty of reasons to criticize” Conway, “this decision is intolerable.”

“We are demanding that the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners pass a measure condemning Sheriff Conway for his actions, and begin investigating correspondence between his office, D.A. King, the Dustin Inman Society, and any other hate groups,” the petition said. “This calls into question the Sheriff Department’s ability to fairly pursue justice. As citizens who are supposedly protected and served by

DOWNS From A1 incident in its rearview. Joy Davis stepped in as interim superintendent while the Board of Education vetted candidates to take the position full time.

Downs made an impression on longtime Board of Education Chairman Phillip Beard.

“I’ve hired every superintendent that’s been here since ’75,” Beard said. “What I tell each one of them: we’re a good school district — we’re No. 1 — but I want you to take us to another level.”

Though he was not specified, Beard said Downs’ leadership made him the best fit to take the helm of Buford’s changing district.

“He’s ready,” Beard said.

“He’s ready to take over and do a good job.”

Efforts in increased transparency include the addition of a position that didn’t exist prior to Downs. One of Downs’ first hires was a communications specialist. Kerri Leland is the school system’s director of communications and is its first liaison between the media, community and the school system.

The leadership in the school district is almost completely new. Mark Graves is Buford Elementary School’s new principal, a class of roughly 350 students that comprises only

commemorate the 100th birthday of the museum’s General II locomotive, which was built in August 1919.

Author Todd DeFeo, who does marketing for the museum, also gave a presentation on the Western and Atlantic Railroad and sold copies of his recently released book, “Images of Rail: Western and Atlantic Railroad.” DeFeo will give the presentation again at the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Katrina Pedersen said she and a friend, who has

the Sheriff, we have the right to know why he selected King to represent his office.”

Carden told the Daily Post he started the petition, which, as of Friday afternoon had more than 170 signatures, because it is “unacceptable and intolerable that bigots, like D.A. King, continue to be elevated to positions of authority

by Republican officials within our county’s government.”

“All people of conscience must stand up and condemn those who seek to divide us, including here in Gwinnett County,” he said. “We have a right to know why Conway’s handpicked representative is the leader of a hate group.”

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to the Daily Post’s request for comment on the petition.

To view the petition in its entirety, visit https://bit.ly/2YCVmu4.

kindergarten. Tara Prince, formerly overseeing Buford Elementary, is the principal of Buford Academy. Kaleen Pulley is now principal of Buford Senior Academy and Teresa Hagelthorn is beginning her first full year as Buford Middle School principal. Lindsey Allen comes to Buford High School from Bibb County to oversee the transition to its new Buford Highway facilities.

Downs isn’t the only relatively new face at the Central Office. Melanie Reed is Buford Middle School’s former principal, now serving her first full school year as assistant superintendent.

The effects of novelty can trickle down to teachers.

“I have pretty much five new leadership teams,” Downs said. “There’s someone new on each of their five teams.

(Teachers are) all getting to know the leadership — very distinct leadership styles.

That’s stressful for teachers, but I think the leadership teams in all the buildings and Central Office have done a nice job managing that stress.”

Preaching transparency and acting on it are different. Downs has been at the center of several key Buford schools events in his seven months as superintendent.

He presided over the Class of 2019 graduation ceremony, in which he stood at the podium for hours to detail the millions of dollars in schol-

visited the museum before, decided to bring their young children to the event for a day adventure.

“It’s great,” Pedersen said.

“They love the trains and it’s nice that it’s interactive and you can get up on (the tractors) without having to worry about tearing anything up. Farm equipment is pretty sturdy.”

The final day of Trains, Trucks and Tractors will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday at the museum, which is located at 3595 Buford Highway in Duluth.

SCHOOL From A1 programs; and new lunch items.”

In all, 180,204 Gwinnett students are expected to be sitting in classrooms at 141 Gwinnett County Public Schools facilities starting this week.

That is up slightly from the more than 179,000 students who were enrolled in the district during the 2018-19 school year. The Georgia Department of Education’s last official enrollment count for the district, in March, pegged the district’s student population at that time to be 179,758 pupils.

A major feature of the new school year in Gwinnett Schools is the opening of the McClure Health Science High School in Duluth.

The $38.5 million school is located

in the Meadowcreek cluster and focus on health science with program areas that include patient care, allied health, health informatics and advanced medicine.

Meanwhile, several renovations and expansions have been completed including: three-story additions at Lilburn Middle School and Richards Middle School; an interior build-out that added classrooms at Discovery High School; a build-out and renovation at Grayson High School; and artificial turf and new track surfaces in the stadiums at Duluth and South Gwinnett High Schools.

But the start of a new school year won’t just impact students and their parents. As district officials gathered with state law enforcement, highway safety and AAA officials to raise awareness about safety in school zones and

Staff Photo: Taylor Denman

Buford City Schools Superintendent Robert Downs presides over Buford High School’s Class of 2019 commencement in Buford City Arena. arships accumulated by Buford’s class. He also directed the run of show at the high school’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its Performing Arts Center.

Jasmine Kullar, an assistant superintendent in Cobb County School District, worked alongside Downs while both were overseeing middle schools. Visibility, she said, is one of Downs’ strengths as a leader. She

The Braselton Police Department has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to respond to an officer-involved shooting that happened just east of Snellville on Saturday, the state law enforcement agency has confirmed.

GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said the shooting happened at a Kroger located at 910 Athens Highway in unincorporated Loganville at about 3 p.m. The store is located at the intersection of Athens Highway, also known as U.S. Highway 78, and Rosebud Road.

Braselton officers had been looking for a kidnapping suspect and found him sitting

worked both with and for Downs when she was principal of Pine Mountain Middle School.

“He would come to my school often, not just the two or three days that matter,” Kullar said. “He brings his wife, and I really appreciate that he’s a family man and committed to putting himself out there and bring her along too.”

Downs and his wife, Melissa,

in a car in the store’s parking lot at about 2:58 p.m.

“When officers made contact with the subject, he attempted to flee,” Miles said.

“Officers tackled the subject and during the altercation the subject produced a knife. One officer fired during the incident, striking the subject.”

Miles said the suspect was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center, but died from his wounds.

FOX 5 Atlanta said this is the 48th officer-involved shooting that the GBI has been called in to handle this year.

The GBI said on Twitter that no officers were injured in the incident, but additional details were not immediately available. Braselton Police officials could not be immediately reached for comment.

school buses, Gwinnett County Public Schools Associate Superintendent Steve Flynt said about 133,000 students will be riding one of the district’s about 1,600 school buses.

To put that in some perspective, that means about 47,000 Gwinnett County Public Schools students will either be driving themselves, being driven by their parents or walking to school starting this week.

“There’s going to be a lot of additional buses and cars on the road,” he said. “For all of us who drive in Gwinnett County, and across the state of Georgia, we all need to be very mindful that traffic patterns are going to be much more heavy.

“Provide a little extra time. Provide extra time for you and your job or for your students traveling to school.”

were high school sweethearts from a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. The two kept in contact even after Downs moved to Gainesville and graduated from Johnson High School.

Downs and Melissa got married after he graduated from the universities of Georgia and Toledo, respectively.

They decided they’d move to accommodate the spouse with the best job offer. That title went to Mellisa. She and Downs moved to Baltimore when she went to work at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Monday, two days before the 2019-20 school year, will be their 30th wedding anniversary.

It was in Cobb County that Downs and his family settled in. Downs spent a total of 26 years in the Cobb County School District. Leadership opportunities materialized after his role in a partnership that wrote a $6.5-million technology grant and spent five years using that grant to integrate technology into their classrooms. This was 1996. As a technology integration specialist for Cobb County, the door to leadership opportunities opened for assistant principalships.

His first job as principal was at Lost Mountain Middle School in 2011.

Downs was principal at Pope High School in Marietta from July 2012 to February 2017. At Pope, the former high school football and soccer player saw how athletics

could galvanize a community. He was principal during two GHSA Director’s Cup seasons at Pope.

“The impact that coaches make on kids is huge,” Downs said. “They have influence over kids that even parents don’t have. They’ll listen to a coach before they listen to Mom and Dad. They might say the exact same thing. If it came from a coach, ‘That’s great,’ but if it came from Mom and Dad we might look like, ‘You don’t know what you’re doing. You don’t know what you’re talking about.’”

Downs, though, isn’t likely to perpetuate the idea of Buford as a football school, or even a school focused solely on athletics.

“Business partners, parents, students — you’re not only seeing him at sporting events,” Kullar said. “He goes to all different events because he understands how important that is.”

Downs recognizes that Buford has an opportunity to influence children with a consistent message from the time they are kindergarteners through graduation.

“Having a director of communication, having a goal of saying, ‘You know what, we’re going to be more consistent in our messaging,’ that’s what I’m hearing from the community — the diversity and inclusion committee, the staff and faculty from the schools and Central Office and really out at the games,” Downs said.

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Rivacold will open its first U.S. facility in Gwinnett County

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

photo: lazy dog Restaurant and Bar

This stock photo from Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar shows the typical exterior of its locations. The upscale casual dining restaurant chain is set to open its first Georgia location in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday.

Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar to open location in Peachtree Corners this week

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

The newest restaurant in Peachtree Corners’ growing Town Center district is set to open its doors to the public this week and it will mark a milestone for the eatery.

Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar announced it will hold the grand opening for its Peachtree Corners restaurant — which will be the dining chain’s first location in Georgia — Wednesday morning. A ribbon cutting is set for 10:30 a.m. with local officials and the restaurant, which is located at 5224 Peachtree Parkway, will officially open its doors to customers at 11 a.m.

“We are thrilled to join the Peachtree Corners community and bring our style of hospitality and delicious food to the neighborhood,” Lazy Dog founder and CEO Chris Simms said.

“The team, the guests and the community are the reason why we do what we do — to offer a dining experience that feels like family. We are excited to open our doors and introduce ourselves to the community.”

In addition to a ribbon cutting before doors open

to the public, Lazy Dog officials said the restaurant will be hosting private fundraising events to benefit Habitat for Humanity as part of its preopening festivities.

Lazy Dog’s design is intended to evoke the feeling of dining in the Rocky Mountains with a large fireplace, a chandelier made from Aspen logs, a ledge stone, wood accents, artwork designed to showcase Wyoming and what restaurant officials describe as “cozy seating options.”

It will also have multiple flat screen TVs so diners can watch sporting events photo: lazy dog Restaurant and Bar/Facebook while they eat. There is Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar’s menu includes BBQ also a dog-friendly patio Bison Meatloaf (above) and Almond Butter French Toast area where visitors can pick food for their dogs (below). from a special menu.

It serves made-from -scratch meals, a daily happy hour, late-night offerings, seasonal dishes, handcrafted cocktails and dishes such as: bacon wrapped bison meatloaf, campfire pot roast; wokfired calamari; seared ahi tuna salad; a housemade butter cake; Cowgirl cheese dip and pretzels; shrimp and grits; wild boar chili with indigo cornbread fries; Nashville hot portobello; lamb barbacoa tacos; burgers; salads; sandwiches; and a variety of desserts.

A refrigeration systems manufacturer based out of Montecchio, Italy, is coming to Gwinnett County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.

Rivacold will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Buford, marking a $5 million investment by the company that is expected to produce 140 new jobs in northern Gwinnett.

Those new jobs are expected to include skilled manufacturing positions.

“After 53 years of leading refrigeration innovation design and service in Europe, Rivacold is excited to establish itself in the North American market,” Rivacold North America President Doug Schmidt said in a statement. “Our proven, unique advantage is our ability to provide cooling solutions which are customized to the application’s need. Throughout our experience, we’ve learned that the only way to serve customers properly is to have local design and manufacturing to meet the rapidly changing demands of our customer base.

“For that reason, we are excited to announce our commitment to the North American market, the State of Georgia, and Gwinnett County with the opening of our production facility this summer in Buford.”

Rivacold produces refrigeration system used in a variety of places including vending machines, restaurants, medical facilities and in the dairy industry. Globally, it has 1,200 employees.

State officials are viewing it as a big win for Georgia’s manufacturing industry.

“We are honored to welcome Rivacold to Georgia with the opening of their first U.S. facility in Buford,” Kemp said.

“Rivacold will join a booming manufacturing industry in our state, and I am excited for the opportunities this new facility will create for hard-

working Georgians in Gwinnett County.”

Partnership Gwinnett, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Power and Quick Start worked together to attract Rivacold to the county.

“Gwinnett continues to be a draw for international industry leaders,” Partnership Gwinnett Vice President of Economic Development Andrew Carnes said in a statement. “Our diverse community and unmatched business environment provide the ideal location for these businesses to grow and succeed now, and in the future.”

Other local and state leaders also praised the news that Rivacold is coming to Gwinnett.

“Rivacold’s decision to locate in Gwinnett is further proof that we are leading the way in advanced manufacturing,” Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chair Charlotte Nash said.

“Gwinnett provides the workforce, infrastructure and collaborative business environment that these industry leaders need to thrive, and we look forward to their longstanding success in our community.”

Buford City Manager Bryan Kerlin said, “We are pleased to welcome Rivacold into a strong network of advanced manufacturing leaders in the City of Buford. Their investment will bring over 100 new jobs to our community and we look forward to a strong partnership with them for years to come.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson said, “Yet again, Georgia has proven itself as a top competitor for investment from foreign manufacturers. Our logistics network and workforce training programs like Quick Start have built an atmosphere where manufacturers like Rivacold can succeed. Congratulations to our economic development partners on this exciting announcement.”

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK|CURT YEOMANS

Peachtree Corners mayor kicks off reelection campaign

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t won’t be a surprise to anyone who attended Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason’s State of the City Address a couple of weeks ago, but the city’s longtime leader is running for reelection this year.

Mason confirmed during his State of the City Address in July Yeomans that he would run for reelection, but he officially kicked off memories with their families. his campaign “Without the actions of with a news re- the city, that site would be lease — which a large apartment complex. referenced his We’re also revitalizing Tech comments at Park with Prototype Prime, Mike the State of the our business incubator, and Mason City Address the Advanced Vehicle Track, — that was sent to the media which will bring high tech jobs Friday night. to the city. “ “The State of the City is great,” Mason is the only mayor Mason said. “We’re following Peachtree Corners, which our vision and I am commit- turned 7 this year, has ever ted to stay the course. We’ve had. This year, the mayor’s made much progress in our office and City Council Posts seven-year history such as the 1, 3 and 5 — which are held Town Center, which provides by4:01 PhilPM Sadd, Alex 804_GDP_SUN_OBITS_OBITSv2 8/2/2019 Page 1 Wright and a place for our citizens to make Lorri Christopher respectively

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Shirley Ramey (Maddox) Shirley Maddox Ramey, age 63, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.

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— are up for election. lier this year through Senate “There are key elements Resolution 304 and is required of our vision that need to be to finish its work and report completed and I intend to see its findings by them through,” Mason said.

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“I believe this is remarkable “High school progress in seven years, espeathletics are cially from a city with a zero some of the property tax millage rate on most popular citizens and businesses.” events in our communities and are imporKarinshak picked for Zahra Karinshak tant in teaching Senate Athletic students fundaAssociation Study mental skills, both on and off the field,” Karinshak said in a Committee statement. “However, the curState Sen. Zahra Karinshak, rent structure of high school D - Duluth, was recently picked athletics in Georgia has led to

by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to substantive debate.”

In another appointment, sit on a committee which will spend the later half of this Duncan picked state Sens. year looking at funding for Gloria Butler, D - Stone Mounthe Georgia High School As- tain, and Renee Unterman, Rsociation as well as alternative Buford, to serve on the Senate structures for interscholastic Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician athletic events.

The five-member Senate Oversight of Physician AssisAthletic Association Study tants and Advanced Practice Committee was created ear- Registered Nurses.

Meanwhile, state Sen. P.K. Martin, R-Lawrenceville, was picked earlier in the summer to lead the Senate Study Committee on Community Schools and Unterman was picked to lead the Senate Study Committee on Protection from Sexual Predators. Martin has also been assigned to sit on the Senate Study Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Landscape Workforce Access Study Committee.

Martin named Policy Maker of the Year by career and technical educators group State Sen. P.K. Martin was recently recognized by the Georgia Association of Career and Technical Educators for his work as the new head of the Senate Education and Youth Committee.

The organization named Martin its Policy Maker of

the Year in part for his work on Senate Bill 108, which was signed into law earlier this year and requires computer science courses to be offered in all Georgia public high schools by the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.

“I was truly P.K. honored to reMartin ceive the Policy Maker of the Year Award from the Georgia Association of Career and Technical Educators,” Martin said in a statement. “In my years of working at the state capitol, I’ve had a number of legislative successes, but none are as rewarding as those passed that help our students receive a quality education.”

Political Notebook appears in the Sunday edition of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Lilburn’s 10th annual National Night Out set for Tuesday

By Isabel Hughes isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

Lilburn police are hoping the community joins in on its 10th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, an event aimed at promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

The event, which will begin at 6 p.m. and will end with a police K-9 demonstration from 8 to 8:30 p.m,

will be held at Plaza Las Americas, which is located at 733 Pleasant Hill Road in Lilburn.

At the event, attendees will have an opportunity to meet staff from local and county police, fire and other public safety agencies. Various vehicles will be on display and guests can learn about safety and crime prevention.

“We’re grateful to all of the participating agencies that help make this event such a success,” Lilburn

IF YOU GO What: national night out Where: plaza las americas, 733 pleasant Hill Road in lilburn When: 6 p.m. tuesday Police Chief Bruce Hedley said. “The public gets to meet the officers protecting their community, ask questions, and learn about crime prevention.”

National Night Out is held

annually on the first Tuesday in August. This year, more than 38.5 million people in more than 16,500 communities around the U.S. and Canada are expected to participate in the event, which is in its 36th year nationally.

Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strength-

en neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals to warn them that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Lilburn’s 2018 event was ranked No. 25 among small cities nationwide that held the event, and it was the fifth year in a row that the Lilburn event was recognized by the National Association of Town Watch.

For more information, visit cityoflilburn.com.

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POWERING UP Aaliyah White aims to make stronger impact for Grayson softball

By David Friedlander

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or the past two high school seasons, Aaliyah White has been the epitome of what is commonly referred to as an impact player.

With outstanding contact ability, blazing speed, good base running instincts, a consistent glove, wide range and a strong arm, Grayson’s senior shortstop usually finds a way to help the Rams in all facets of the game.

Still, she’s been looking for a way to make an even bigger mark for her team in any given game. So back to the batting cages and weight room she’s gone.

“I worked on my power hitting, and not

just slapping,” said White, a two-time firstteam All-County selection by the Daily Post, two-time All-State selection and 2018 Gwinnett Diamond Club Defensive Player of the Year. “That’s helped a lot.

Defenses always think I’m going to bunt or hit it to the shortstop. But now (that) I can power hit, they’re not going to know (what I’ll do).”

From a general standpoint, opponents already have a good idea of what White will do over the course of a season based on her track record.

After hitting .485 with two home runs, 19 RBIs, 43 runs scored, a school-record

55 stolen bases and a 1.147 OPS as a sophomore two years ago, she followed up by finishing with a .370 average, two homers, 20 RBIs, three doubles, six triples, 48 stolen bases and 34 runs scored last year in helping the Rams back to the state tournament in Columbus for the first time since 2011.

And that doesn’t even factor in the slick defense she provides up the middle in the field.

“In 22 years, Aaliyah is the most athletic player I have ever had the opportunity to coach,” Grayson coach Bill Batchelor said of White. “On offense, she puts so

much pressure on the defense. She can hit for power, slap, power slap, bunt and absolutely fly on the bases. Defensively, we want ever ball hit to her or in her hands. She makes plays that most have no chance to make. She is a game-changer.”

It is the power part of the equation that White wants to make a much bigger dimension of her game.

Not that she minds being a disruptor by simply slapping the ball and using her speed. It’s just that she wants to do more, so much so that she’s willing to put in a See WHITE, A16

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Stripers take 6-4 loss to Charlotte Martinez scores in ninth straight as Atlanta rolls

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com

LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett Stripers learned just how much baseball can be a game of ups and downs during Saturday night’s game with the Charlotte Knights.

One night after pounding out 18 hits and a season high 17 runs and two nights after being held to just four hits, they had a night a little bit in between with eight.

But it was when they weren’t able to come up with those hits that proved costly, as the Stripers stranded nine bases runners, including the bases loaded twice, in a 6-4 loss before 5,838 fans at Coolray Field.

Luis Marte went 2-for-4 and Jonathan Morales and Pedro Florimon each had a hit and drove in a pair

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Left-hander Thomas Burrows was one of three Gwinnett Stripers relievers who held the Charlotte Knights scoreless on just two hits over the final 4 2/3 innings of their game Saturday night at Coolray Field. However, the Stripers weren’t able to get enough big hits in key situations in a 6-4 loss.

Josef Martinez scored a goal in his ninth consecutive appearance as Atlanta United FC earned a 3-0 victory Sunday over the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy to move into a first-place tie in the Eastern Conference in front of a record crowd of 72,548.

The Galaxy conceded two own goals in the first half, the fourth time this season an MLS team has given up a pair of own goals in a game, and just the eighth time it has happened in league history.

Dale Zanine USA Today Sports Martinez delivered off a Atlanta United forward Josef penalty kick in the 72nd min- Martinez (7) advances the ute, after Emerson Hyndman ball against the Los Angeles was fouled in the penalty

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SOFTBALL SUPER SIX

PREP SCHEDULE SOFTBALL Monday 4:45 p.m. — GAC at Providence 6 p.m. — Berkmar at Central 6 p.m. — Hebron at Dacula 7 p.m. — Jackson Co. at Peachtree Ridge Tuesday 4 p.m. — Discovery at South 5:30 p.m. — Duluth at Shiloh 6 p.m. — Wesleyan at Chamblee 6:15 p.m. — Cambridge at Norcross VOLLEYBALL Tuesday 5 p.m. — Parkview, Archer at Duluth

WHAT’S ON TAP TODAY vs. CHA 1:05 P.M.

TUESDAY vs. ROC 7:05 P.M.

WEDNESDAY vs. ROC 7:05 P.M.

TODAY vs. CIN 1:20 P.M.

MONDAY @MIN 8:10 P.M.

TUESDAY @MIN 8:10 P.M.

TUESDAY @ORL 7:30 P.M.

AUG. 11 vs. NYC 4 P.M.

AUG. 14 vs. AME 8 P.M.

TUESDAY vs. MIN 7 P.M.

SATURDAY @IND 3 P.M.

AUG. 13 @LV 10 P.M.

ON THE AIR AUTO RACING 9:05 a.m., ESPN2 — F1, Hungarian Grand Prix 3 p.m., NBCSN — Cup, Go Bowling at The Glen 4 p.m., FOX — NHRA Northwest Nationals BASEBALL (INTERMEDIATE) 9 p.m., ESPN2 — World Series, Teams TBD BASKETBALL Noon, ESPN — TBT, Carmen’s Crew vs. Overseas Elite 2 p.m., ESPN — TBT, Golden Eagles vs. Team Hines 4 p.m., CBSSN — Big3, Week 7 EXTREME SPORTS 1 p.m., ABC — X Games: hooligan racing, men’s and women’s skateboard GOLF 7 a.m., GOLF — Women’s British Open 11:30 a.m., NBC — Women’s British Open 1 p.m., GOLF — PGA, Wyndham Championship 3 p.m., CBS — PGA, Wyndham Championship MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m., FSN/100.5 FM — Cincinnati at Atlanta 2 p.m., TBS — Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 7 p.m., ESPN — Boston at N.Y. Yankees PAN AMERICAN GAMES 10:55 a.m., ESPNU — Day 13 3 p.m., ESPNU — Day 13 7:30 p.m., ESPNU — Day 13

Faith Barth School: Archer Class: Junior Position: IF Noteworthy: ♦♦ Named first-team All-County by the Daily Post last year after hitting .316 with 27 RBIs and a .540 slugging percentage ♦♦ Also selected first-team AllCounty by the Daily Post as a freshman in 2017 after hitting .442, with two homers, 34 RBIs, 14 doubles, two triples, a .471 on-base percentage, 29 runs and nine stolen bases Favorite athlete: Sis Bates Nickname: Faithanator Best player in Gwinnett County that’s not me: Jin Sileo Summer travel team: Glory-Adkins Berkhiser College choice: Committed to Georgia Tech Coach Emily Wilson’s take: “Faith is one of those players you love to have on your team. She is versatile in her defense having played different positions every year of her career. She is a force at home plate from the left side and brings a strong presence to our lineup. We are looking forward to another great year from her.”

SOCCER (MEN’S) 4 p.m., ESPN — MLS, Portland at Minnesota United 7:30 p.m., FS1 — MLS, Philadelphia at D.C. United 10 p.m., FS1 — MLS, Sporting KC at Seattle SOFTBALL (SENIOR LEAGUE) 2 p.m., ESPN2 — World Series, Teams TBD SWIMMING 4 p.m., NBC — U.S. Championships VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 2 p.m., NBC — FIVB, U.S. vs. Argentina WNBA 3 p.m., NBA — Connecticut at New York 5 p.m., NBA — Seattle at Los Angeles

GWINNETTSCENE BASKETBALL Aug. 10-11: Showcase Academy Sports and Evolve Basketball will host their Back 2 School Basketball Camp at Peachtree Ridge High School. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 18, and is limited to the first 80 who sign up. Aug. 10 session is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Aug. 11 session is 2 to 5 p.m. Pro basketball player Zach Graham and other guests run the camp. To register, go to http://www.evolvebasketballapp.com/ evolve-basketball-camp. For more information, email to showcaseacademy32@gmail. com or devonbutler@evolvebasketballapp. com.

GOLF Ongoing through Aug. 18: The Gwinnettbased Middle School Golf League will accept registration through Aug. 18 for the fall season, which begins Aug. 25. Golfers from beginner level to experienced players are welcome, and they are assigned to teams from their school cluster. League play, on Sunday afternoons, is at Summit Chase Country Club, Country Club of Gwinnett, Cedar Lake Golf Course, Collins Hill Golf Course, Trophy Club of Apalachee, Providence Club and Bear Creek Golf Club.

Registration is available at www.middleschoolgolfleague.com. ♦♦♦ Feedback • Will Hammock, Sports Editor: will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com • Christine Troyke, Staff Writer: christine.troyke@gwinnettdailypost.com • David Friedlander, Staff Writer: david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com • To report scores, call 770-339-5850 • To subscribe, call 770-963-9205 or go to gwinnettdailypost.com

Dallis Goodnight School: Mill Creek Class: Junior Position: CF Noteworthy: ♦♦ Named first-team All-County by the Daily Post after hitting .563 with a home run, 20 RBIs, 39 runs, 44 stolen bases, five triples, a .975 OPS and .963 fielding percentage in helping the Hawks to a Class AAAAAAA state runner-up finish last year ♦♦ Selected second-team AllCounty by the Daily Post as a freshman in 2017 after hitting .495, including .542 with runners in scoring position, with a homer, 30 runs, four triples and 38 steals ♦♦ GACA All-State selection the last two seasons Favorite athlete: Elissa Brown Nicknames: Dallis or Dal Best player in Gwinnett County that’s not me: Aaliyah White Summer travel team: Geor-

gia Impact-18U Lewis College choices: Washington, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina or Texas Coach Paul Pierce’s take: “Dallis is a true competitor and her talents alone can be a game changer. Dallis is also a hard worker. She brings a tremendous work ethic to the field, to the weight room and to the classroom daily. But the thing that made me smile the other day was when I watched her interact with our new outfielder and see her help them raiser their level of play through her encouraging words and leadership. I believe the highest compliment a player can receive is when they are referred to as a player that makes others around them play their best also.” helping the Wolves to their second-straight Class A (Private) state title ♦♦ Also holds Wesleyan’s school record with a .535 career batting average, as well as singleseason (38) and career (83) school records in steals ♦♦ Named as Wesleyan’s MVP Female Athlete the past two years ♦♦ First-team All-County selection by the Daily Post and Gwinnett Diamond Club as a sophomore in 2017 after hitting .557 with four homers, 28 RBIs, 48 runs scored, 38 stolen bases, 10 doubles, eight triples and a 1.530 OPS ♦♦ Named 2018 Class A (Private) Player of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association ♦♦ Awarded the Wesleyan program’s Stephanie Phillips Award for service and commitment to Madison Kerpics the team in 2017 School: Wesleyan Favorite athletes: Jessica Class: Senior Warren and Amanda Lorenz Position: RHP Nicknames: Ni or J Noteworthy: Best player in Gwinnett ♦♦ Selected for the Daily Post’s County that’s not me: MadiSuper Six for the second straight son Kerpics season Summer travel team: At♦♦ Was the Daily Post’s Pitcher lanta Vipers Holbrook of the Year after setting WesColllege choice: Commitleyan school records in wins ted to Florida State (20), ERA (0.68) and strikeTwitter handle: @kerrsoftouts (283) with an .076 op- ball ponents batting average in 134 Coach Mary Stephenson’s innings in helping the Wolves take: “Jahni is a dynamic playto their second straight Class er whose speed, power, and A (Private) state title instincts affect every phase of ♦♦ First-team All-County se- the game. There’s just no one lection by the Daily Post and quite like her. Her leadership, the Gwinnett Diamond Club as work ethic, and stellar perfora sophomore in 2017 after go- mance throughout her career ing 12-2 with a school-record have raised the bar in our pro0.88 ERA and 117 strikeouts gram. She’s an absolute joy to in 72 innings and hitting .306 coach.” with two homers and 23 RBIs ♦♦ Named 2018 Class A (Private) Pitcher of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Favorite athlete: Joey Bosa Nickname: Madi Best player in Gwinnett County that’s not me: Jahni Kerr Summer travel team: Atlanta Vipers Holbrook College choice: Committed to Georgia Coach Mary Stephenson’s take: “Madison has a warrior’s mentality and a servant’s heart.

She’s at her best when we need her the most, and she has been the backbone of both of our state titles. It has been a privilege to coach her and watch her develop into a dominant pitcher and strong leader for Danielle Taitt our team.”

School: Brookwood Class: Senior Jahni Kerr Position: 3B School: Wesleyan Noteworthy: Class: Senior ♦♦ Named first-team All-County Position: CF by the Daily Post after hitting Noteworthy: .406 with two home runs and ♦♦ Selected for the Daily Post’s 32 RBIs as a junior last year ♦♦ Four-year varsity starter Super Six for the second straight ♦♦ Gwinnett Diamond Club season ♦♦ Was the Daily Post’s Player All-County 2016, 2017 and 2018 ♦♦ GACA first-team All-State of the Year as a junior after hitting a school-record .596 with 2018 ♦♦ GACA Junior All-Star Team seven home runs, 23 RBIs, 10 doubles, seven triples, a 1.733 2019 ♦♦ Has hit .409 with six homOPS and a 35 stolen bases in

ers, 85 RBIs and 1.052 OPS for her career Favorite athletes: Rachel Garcia Nickname: Taitt Best player in Gwinnett County that’s not me: Aaliyah White Summer travel team: TN Mojo-Lewis College choice: Committed to Middle Tennessee State Coach Jennifer Maloney’s take: “Danielle is a tremendous athlete, leader and teammate. She builds confidence in her peers and leads by example on and of the field with an unparalleled work ethic. Her intrinsic ability to make others around her better and help them believe they can accomplish anything is what sets her apart from other players. Not only does she work hard but her competitive (drive) has allowed her to continue to be successful year after year. I have been blessed to be a part of her high school career.”

Aaliyah White School: Grayson Class: Senior Position: SS Noteworthy: ♦♦ Selected for the Daily Post’s Super Six for the second straight season ♦♦ Named first-team All-County by the Daily Post as a junior last year after hitting .370, with two homers, 20 RBIs, three doubles, six triples, 48 stolen bases, 34 runs scored and a .960 fielding percentage ♦♦ Selected first-team All-State last year and second-team as a sophomore in 2017 ♦♦ Named Defensive Player of the Year by the Gwinnett Diamond Club last season ♦♦ Region 8-AAAAAAA Player of the Year last year ♦♦ Grayson’s career steals leader with 132 ♦♦ First-team All-County selection by the Daily Post as a sophomore in 2017 after hitting .485 with two home runs, 19 RBIs, 43 runs scored, a schoolrecord 55 stolen bases, and a 1.147 OPS Favorite athletes: Cortni and Sydni Emmanuel Nickname: A.J. Best player in Gwinnett County that’s not me: Danielle Taitt Summer travel team: Atlanta Vipers Holbrook College choice: Committed to South Carolina Coach Bill Batchelor’s take: “In 22 years, Aaliyah is the most athletic player I have ever had the opportunity to coach.

On offense, she puts so much pressure on the defense. She can hit for power, slap, power slap, bunt and absolutely fly on the bases. Defensively, we want ever ball hit to her or in her hands. She makes plays that most have no chance to make. She is a game changer.”

IN BRIEF Collins Hill grad Roach to play in Germany

ward averaged 7.4 points and 4.2 event set by Jack Heath of Charrebounds last season as a senior lotte, N.C. Heath closed with a 62. at Tuskegee.

Ford, the highest finisher in the Class of 2021, shot 68 and 67 in Collins Hill grad Daniel Roach his first two rounds before shootFord places high has signed a contract to play proing back-to-back 65s. fessional basketball in Germany. in Boys Junior PGA Roach, who played at TuskeWatkins wins Peachtree Corners resident Dagee University after high school, signed with the Ascherleben Tigers vid Ford tied for seventh at this AAU shot put title out of Ascherleben, slightly more week’s Boys Junior PGA ChampiDacula junior Adam Watkins than two hours southwest of Ber- onship at Keney Park Golf Course had an excellent showing at the lin. The Tigers play as a member in Hartford, Conn.

Ford finished his four rounds National AAU Junior Olympics of the Regionalliga North Division in the fourth tier of the German at 15-under-par 265, six shots off in Greensboro, N.C. the winning score of 259, a tourWatkins, also a football player basketball system.

The 6-foot-7, 190-pound for- nament record in the 44th annual for the Falcons, won the 15- and

16-year-old national title in the shot put with a throw of 55 feet, 1 inch. He also was fourth nationally in the discus at 155-1.

He finishes his 2019 track and field season unbeaten in the shot put, including a Class AAAAAA state championship with a throw of 58-9 1/2.

Brookwood hurdler and sprinter Nia Scott, a senior, finished fourth nationally in the 100-meter hurdles in 14.08 seconds, a new personal record. She already holds the Broncos’ school record at 14.14.

Army football lands Buford’s Powell Buford senior Jackson Powell made a commitment Friday to play college football for the Army Black Knights.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder is a prospect at defensive end and outside linebacker, where he had 48 tackles and four sacks last season.

He maintains a 4.0 GPA. Powell’s older brother Dean is an offensive lineman for Army.

— From staff reports

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COUNTY SOFTBALL TEAM PREVIEW

Area 6-AAAAAAA Collins Hill

♦♦ Head Coach: Adam Newland ♦♦ 2018 Record: 17-13, 3rd in Region 6 7A; Second Round State Playoffs ♦Returning ♦ Starters: P/OF Mackenzie Chappell, Sr. (.431; 6-3, 2.94 ERA); 3B Chloe Sneed, Sr. (.376 OBP, 13 RBI); C Jordan Pape, Sr. (15 RBI, .985 fielding pct.); P/1B Madison Spell, Sr. (.338, 2 HR, 13 RBI); SS Peyton Fointno, Sr. (.319, 25 R); OF Alyssa Mejia, Jr. (.305, 6 2B) ♦Other ♦ Key Contributors: 2B Ellie Bridge, Sr.; P/ IF/OF Emily Whitehead, Jr. ♦Key ♦ newcomers: UT Monroe Oglesby, Fr. ♦Outlook: ♦ With six returning starters back from a team that dropped a classic threegame second-round series against Grayson last year, the Eagles are optimistic about another strong 2019 campaign.

The return of Chappell and Sell should be make for a particularly strong foundation to build around.

Discovery

♦♦Head Coach: Nicole Osborn Assistant Coach: Michael Waugh ♦♦ 2018 record: 5-13 ♦♦ Returning Starters: P JaNiece Long, Sr.; 2B Alanah Perry, Sr.; SS Emily Wright, Sr.; C Heidi Loa, Jr.; SS Dakota Vaughn, Soph.; CJasmine Richardson; Soph.; 2B Estefani Tista, Sr.; P Harleen Walia, Sr.; LF Brenda Nguyen, Jr. ♦♦ Key newcomers: 1B Mya McDonald, Soph.; 3B Angelica Cotina, Fr.; CF Aniya Garcia, Fr.; RF Karla Angeles, Jr. ♦♦Outlook: The Titans have been slowly building since the program began with the school’s opening in 2015, and look to take the next step forward this fall. Osborn is thrilled with the infusion of new talent from a strong freshman class added to a more seasoned nucleus that should keep the Titans progress going.

Duluth

♦♦ Head Coach: Dawn Marsh ♦♦ 2018 record: 7-16 ♦♦ Returning Starters: 3B/SS/C Jenna Carpinello, Sr.; CF Michayla Maxwell, Sr.; RHP/1B Elizabeth Ramirez, Sr.; LF Isabel Rodriguez, Jr.; P/1B Lindsay Robinson, Soph.; P Aaliyan Perez, Soph.; 2B/OF Allison Garcia, Soph. ♦♦ Other key contributors: OF Nysa Pierre, Soph.; OF Jada Barnes, OF; 2B Maddox Garcia, Fr.; C Gina Rice, Fr.; OF Courtney Danridge, Jr. ♦♦ Key newcomers: Kaitllyn Emery; Laila Fortner; Saria Simmons; Sarah Bombadieri; Kendall Smiley ♦♦ Outlook: Several youngsters grew up quite a bit last year, and could help Duluth take a further step forward in alwaysrugged Region 6-AAAAAAA in 2019. But Marsh believes the biggest key could be a promising new crop of freshmen, keyed by Simmons and Smiley, who show promise not only with their pitching ability, but also with their speed.

Mill Creek

♦♦Head Coach: Paul Pierce ♦♦2018 record: 16-14, Class AAAAAAA state runner-up ♦♦ Returning Starters: OF Dallis Goodnight, Jr.; OF Hannah Smith, Sr.; C Angelica Gallegos, Jr.; RHP Sara Shaw, Sr.; DP Jade Montgomery, Soph. ♦♦ Outlook: Despite losing several players from last year’s state runner-up team, the Hawks do return a strong nucleus that could set the foundation for a team that can once again contend on the region and state levels. Chief among that nucleus is Goodnight, a Super Six selection who is a dynamic presence at the top of the line of and in center field.

Mountain View

♦♦Head Coach: Mike Cason ♦♦ 2018 record: 16-11, 4th in region 6-7A, first round of Class AAAAAAA state playoffs ♦♦ Returning Starters: IF Hannan Razeq, Sr. (.355, 20 R); IF Kaylee George, Sr.

(2 HR, 16 R); C Olivia Valentour, Sr. (.977 fielding pct.); P/DP Sarah Currie, Jr. (11 pitching wins, 97 Ks; .314, 14 RBI offensively); 1B Claire Schneider, Jr. (.370, 4 HR, 21 RBIs); OF Lauren Evens, Jr (.366, 19 RBIs, 19 R); IF/P Lexie Simonton, Jr. (12 RBIs) ♦♦ Outlook: The Bears have definitely raised their profile and expectations in Gwinnett Count and beyond over the past few years, and Cason is confident that with seven regular starters back from last year, including three seniors, that trend can continue if the team plays fundamentally sound softball each game.

North Gwinnett

♦Head ♦ Coach: Amanda Heil ♦2018 ♦ Record: 25-7, Third place at Class AAAAAAA state tournament ♦Key ♦ Returners: Haley Cummings, Jr. (.380); Grace Connelly, Jr. (.268); Caroline Shumeyko, Jr.; (.302); Marisa Miller, Soph. (.385); Riley Jackson, Sr. (.349) ♦Key ♦ newcomers: Alex Higdon Sr.; Meghan Lewis, Sr.; Simone Leonard, Soph.; Amber Reed, Fr.; Jaylyn Benson, Fr. Outlook: Former assistant Heil has some large shoes to fill in succeeding Randy Black, who build up one of Gwinnett’s most consistently successful programs in his more than two decades as and assistant and head coach. But she inherits a team that is quite talented and possesses a good mix of youth and experience from a program that has been in the Class AAAAAAA state final four two of the last three seasons, including a state title in 2016.

Peachtree Ridge

♦♦Head Coach: Josh Joiner ♦♦ 2018 record: 13-14, fifth in region, at-large Class AAAAAAA state playoff bid ♦♦ Returning Starters: IF/P Alex Harris, Sr.; IF/P Elle Lunsford, Jr.; IF Riley Hudson, Sr.; IF/P D’amani Gadson, Soph.; OF Juhles Kelly, Soph.; OF Zaia Hammond, Soph.; C Hailey Sikes, Soph.; IF/OF Madison Strange, Sr. ♦♦ Key newcomers: OF Kennedy Harp, Fr.; OF/P Ava Lunsford, Fr.; C Samantha Brown, Fr.; IF Jaylah Jarrell, Fr. ♦♦Outlook: First-year coach Joiner is still taking assessment of his team, but likes the talent level present, even if it is quite young. For now, he is keeping goals modest considering the competition level in the region, but is hopeful to see daily improvement to the point where the Lions will once again vie for a postseason berth.

Area 7-AAAAAAA Berkmar

♦♦Head Coach: Bryan Allen ♦♦ 2018 Record: 8-10 ♦♦Returning Starters: CF Erica Guevara, Sr.; SS Kaitlyn Castillo, Sr; 2B Farrah Collins, Sr.; C Kenzi Akins, Jr.; LF Elizabeth Umanzor, Soph. ♦♦Key newcomers: 1B Nia Davis, Sr.; 3B Maria Hernandez-Alfaro, Jr.; 2B/SS Adriana Nunez, Jr. ♦♦ Outlook: The Patriots have what Allen is convinced is a really good core of players back, but they will have to solidify and focus on the little things. Among the most important of the little things Allen will be looking for include fundamental execution, as well as developing something of a more aggressive and confident approach.

Brookwood

♦♦ Head Coach: Jennifer Maloney ♦♦ 2018 record: 21-13, region champion, qualified for the Class AAAAAAA state tournament ♦♦ Returning Starters: RHP/3B Danielle Taitt, Sr.; CF Leah Palmer Sr.; SS Tristan Landers, Sr.; 1B Anna Dover, Jr.; C Morgan Hall, Jr.; RF/P Grace Young, Jr. ♦♦ Other key contributors: 1B Jaryn Gibson, Jr.; IF Olivia Jaime Soph.; IF Kayla Widy Soph. ♦♦ Key newcomers: OF Elle Bass, Fr.; IF Thalia Mar-

tin, Fr.; C/3B Olivia Rogozinski, Fr. ♦Outlook: ♦ What was a relatively young team a year ago grew up fast and made it all the way to Columbus last year, and with six returning starters, including Super Six third baseman and pitcher Taitt, the nucleus is in place for a return trip South in late October. The leadership of Taitt and fellow seniors like Palmer and Landers will be essential in that task, but Maloney is very high on her senior leadership.

Central Gwinnett

♦♦Head Coach: Chad Smith ♦♦ 2018 record: 3-16 ♦♦ Returning Starters: C Quinne Freeman, Sr.; 1B Kylie Cawthon, Sr.; SS Amber Baker, Jr. ♦♦ Other key contributors: 3B Kassie Carpenter, Jr.; OF Tamis Boyd, Jr. ♦♦ Key newcomers: P Sariah Bryant, Fr. ♦♦ Outlook: The Black Knights find themselves in major rebuilding mode with only six returning players from 2018. But Smith is pleased with work ethic of both the holdovers and the slew of newcomers, and is convinced the team is already ahead of where it was this time last year.

Meadowcreek

♦♦ Head Coach: Jennifer Mattox ♦♦ 2018 record: 10-6 ♦♦ Returning Starters: C Diana Hidalgo-Moran, Jr.; 1B Dulce Chavez, Sr. ♦♦Other key contributors: 3B/RHP Silvia Puentes, Sr. ♦♦Key newcomers: P Julie Atkinson , Fr. ♦♦ Outlook: Even against a non-region schedule, posting a winning record for the first time this decade in 2018 was a major step forward for the program. But with HidalgoMoran and Chavez the only two returning starters and having to replace 15 graduated seniors, the Mustangs could go through some early growing pains this fall. However, while the team is young, it is also athletic. So Mattox is looking forward to see what the players have to offer. Atkinson is a strong freshman who looks promising on the mound and at the plate.

Norcross

♦♦ Head Coach: Ryan Ermers ♦♦ 2018 record: 18-11, region runner-up ♦♦ Returning Starters: SS Ann-Margaret Jones, Sr.; . 2B/P Sierra Blackburn, Sr.; OF Emma O’Dell, Sr.; 1B/OF Faith Lawrence, Jr.; P Bella Krauth, Jr.; 3B Serenity Starr, Jr.; OF/P/IF Kedzie Howe, Jr.; C Molly Hamrick, Soph.; OF/1B Sara Tracey, Soph. ♦♦ Key newcomers: C/ IF/OF Lea Smith, Fr.; C/IF/P Skylar Bashada, Fr.; IF/RHP Leah Cohen, Fr.; C/IF Addie Donahue, Fr. ♦♦ Outlook: After finishing as region runner-up and hosting a state playoff series for the first time in the program’s history a year ago, the Blue Devils have their sights set even higher this season.

Last year the team clinched the 2 seed and the right to host a state playoff game for the first time in school history.

This year they hope to compete and put themselves in a position to win the region. And with nine returning starters, including All-County selections Lawrence, Jones and Blackburn, they’ll have a realistic chance of contending for a region title.

Parkview

♦♦ Head Coach: Jessica Sinclair ♦♦2018 record: 12-17, third in region, first round of Class AAAAAAA state playoffs ♦♦ Key returners: SS/2B Ashleigh Lawson, Sr.; OF/ RHP Addie Stewman, Sr.; OF/RHP Maya Watson, Sr.; 1B/3B Megan Gibbs, Sr.; IF/ OF Grace Hrustich, Sr. ♦♦ Outlook: While it still made the state playoffs, a young Panthers team went through some growing pains last season, but returns a year older and more experienced in

2019, with everyone returnSouth Gwinnett ing. Among that group is a ♦♦Head Coach: Eric Jones strong senior class that first♦♦ 2018 record: 4-14 year coach Sinclair is counting ♦♦ Returning Starters: on to help the Panthers maxi- 1B/OF Ari Sneed, Sr.; OF Brimize their potential. anna Cox, Soph.; 3B Autumn Lewis, Jr.; 1B/OF Alexis Sepulveda, Soph.; 2B/SS Maya WatArea 8-AAAAAAA kins, Soph. ♦♦ Other key contribuArcher ♦♦ Head Coach: Emily tors: 2B/SS April Foster, Jr. ♦♦Key newcomers: P LauWilson ren Perkins, Fr. ♦♦ 2018 record: 21-10, re♦ ♦ Outlook: The Comets gion Runner up, second round, will be in unusual situation Class AAAAAAA state playoffs ♦♦ Returning Starters: this season, with Jones servOF Mackenzie Martin, Sr.; OF ing as interim head coach unJordyn Sanders, Jr.; OF Katy til a permanent head coach Moore, Jr.; IF Skylar Berkh- is hired. However, he’s coniser, Jr.; IF Faith Barth, Jr.; P/ fident that if the pitching is consistent and can keep the IF Kailyn James, Jr.; C Alex Comets in tames, they should Hollingsworth, Soph. be able to hit enough to stay ♦♦ Key newcomers: IF competitive.

Olivia Craig, Jr.; P/IF Mallory Tullis, Soph.; OF Taylor Area 8-AAAAAA Anderson, Fr. ♦♦ Outlook: Former assisDacula tant Watson moves in as head ♦ ♦ Head Coach: Kelli Poff coach after former coach Eric ♦ ♦ 2018 record: 13-9 Stoker stepped down, and ♦ ♦ Returning Starters: inherits a group that returns seven starters from last year’s 3B Elizabeth Soto, Sr.; SS Jin playoff squad , including a Sileo, Sr.; OF Michaela Milastrong junior class led by Su- ndo, Sr.; OF Nikki Lajara, Sr.; per Six infielder Barth. Quick C Kolbi Waugh, Sr.; 1B Sammy Costa, Jr.; P Sydney Boulware, contributions by some newJr.; OF Riley Ballew, Jr.; OF comers could make for anErin Watt, Sr. other run deep into October ♦♦Other key contributors: for the Tigers.

Maia Mumpfield, Khayden Harris, Michaela Hawkins, Grayson Alexis Guzman ♦♦ Coach: Bill Batchelor ♦♦ Key newcomers: OF ♦♦ 2018 record: 30-5, re- Emily Digby, Fr.; IF Emily gion champion, advanced to Stern, Fr.; IF Sydney Spayd, the Class AAAAAAA state tour- Fr.; C Lani Johnson, Fr. nament in Columbus ♦♦Outlook: For the first time ♦♦ Returning Starters: since the program started in SS Aaliyah White, Sr. (.370, 1996, the Falcons will be under 24 RBIs, 34 R, 6 3B, 2 HR, 48 new leadership with the retireSB); 2B Savannah Haynes, Sr. ment of founding coach Tracy (.952, fielding pct., 56 PO, 23 Keefer, though her presence A); C Skyler Gilbert, Jr. (.313, could be felt with her succes17 RBIs, .996 fielding pct.); sor being of of the first player LF Kailyn Jones, Jr. (.333, 27 on that inaugural team, Kelli R, 22 RBIs, 27 SB); 3B Kay- Poff, who has plenty of expela Grace Lang, Jr. (.322, 14 rience, as well as a promising RBIs, 15 R, .947 fielding pct.); freshman class to work with.

P Kylie Macy, Jr. (20-2, 200 Poff is confident her team will Ks, 1.50 ERA); 1B/DP Sam play with a lot of effort and enSmith, Jr. (.343, 16 RBIs, 17 ergy to once again contend in R, 3 HR); CF Kelsie Walker, the region.

Jr. (.300, 23 RBIs, 23 R, 24 SB); RF Emma Davis, Soph.

Lanier (.300, 13 RBIs, 22 R, 16 SB) ♦♦ Head Coach: Caitlyn ♦♦ Other key contribu- Schmidt ♦♦2018 record: 10-14, fourth tors: P Kayla Snowden, Sr. (10-0, 79 Ks); OF Amber Aus- in region, first round of Class tin, Sr. (.400, 17 R, 11 SB); UT AAAAAA state playoffs ♦♦ Returning Starters: Jordyn Green, Jr. (.1000 fieldLF Ansley Thompson, Sr.; 2B ing pct., 7 R) ♦♦ Key newcomers: 1B Payton Franklin, Sr.; C CasHailey Roberts, Jr.; OF Kay- sidy Winfield, Sr.; RHP/1B la McDuffie, Jr.; 2B Lauryn Carley Forrester, Jr.; 3B/OF Alissa Miner, Jr. Peppers, Jr. ♦♦ Other key contribu♦♦ Outlook: After returning to Columbus for the state tors: RHP/SS Lauren Cotournament for the first time thern, Soph.; 2B Katie Forin seven seasons last year, the rester, Sr. ♦♦ Key newcomers: Sara Rams have set the bar even Byrum higher for 2019. Even with the ♦♦ Outlook: Despite a subloss of first-team All-County first baseman Brinaya Bai- .500 overall record, the Longley to graduation, they have horns still found their way back more than enough talent and to the postseason in 2018, and postseason experience to be a look to use that experience to a threat for a very deep Octo- their advantage in the region ber run with the return of just wars this year. Experienced seabout the rest of the regular niors Thompson, Franklin and starting lineup, led by Super Winfield will be counted on to Six shortstop White and junior be the bedrock of the lineup, while junior Forrester should pitching ace Macy, as well as anprovide plenty of stability with other solid hurler in Snowden. her work in the circle.

If the offense can continue to combine some power with Area 8-AAAAA their ability to manufacture runs with speed, they should Buford be very dangerous. ♦♦Head Coach: Tony Wolfe ♦♦ 2018 record: 19-12, reShiloh gion runner-up, Final Four of ♦♦Head Coach: Chris Polk the Class AAAAA state tour♦2018 ♦ record: 9-10, fourth nament region, first round of Class ♦♦ Returning Starters: AAAAAAA state playoffs SS Anabel Adams, Sr. (.337, ♦Returning ♦ Starters: 8 2B, 2 HR, 29 R, 26 RBIs); 3B/RHP Delanyie Hollis, Jr. C/1B, Abbi Perkins, Jr. (.388, (.405); SS/RHP Tahjanee Phil- 10 2B, 4 HR, 30 R, 32 RBIs, lips, Jr. (.300); OF/IF Jada 6 SB); P/DP Ansleigh HolliGaye, Sr. (.261); OF Sydney field, Sr. (.266, 5 2B, 3 HR, 6 Ford, Jr. (.250); C Kennedy R, 11 RBIs; 6-6, 2 saves, 6 CG, Gomez, Jr. (.214) 2 SO, 85 2/3 IP, 76 H, 68 K, ♦♦Other key contributors: 3.02 ERA); P Kaitlyn Pickens, Carsen Resendez, Jr.; ,Ania Sr. (5-3, 3 saves, 39 1/3 IP, 54 Polk, Sr.; Patricia Cyrus, Soph. H, 24 K, 3.92 ERA); P Amelia ♦Outlook: ♦ The Generals Veal, Sr. (7-2, 3 CG, 47 IP, 47 have been a fairly consistent H, 29 Ks, 1.64 ERA) participant in the postseason ♦♦ Other key contributhe past several seasons, but tors: OF Kara Taylor, Sr. (.273, will need to find some new 1 2B, 1 HR, 10 R, 5 RBIs); IF leaders if they are to return to Taylor Malvin, Soph. (.333, 1 the playoffs this year with the 3B, 9 R, 1 RBI) lost of two front-line pitchers ♦♦Key newcomers: OF Emi and 70 percent of the team’s Hall, Jr.; OF Emmaline WilRBIs to graduation. Juniors liams, Jr.; OF Alicia Ross, Jr.; Hollis and Phillips, who have 3B Adi English, Sr.; RHP/3B, demonstrated their abilities in Kennedi Bauman, Sr.; P Riley the past, will likely be at the Reese, Jr.; P/1B Olivia Duncan, forefront in that search both Fr.; C/3B Emma Castorri, Fr. at the plate and in the circle. ♦♦Outlook: While they aren’t

quite as dominant as they were during their decade-long state championship run, the Wolves were still a formidable force on the state scene in making the Final Four in Class AAAAA a year ago. They should be once again this year, with a good amount of experience returning, especially in the circle, where Veal, Hollifield and Pickens combined for more than 170 innings a year ago, including a lot of high-leverage frames.

The biggest issue Wolfe and his team will look to address is who will step up to provide depth behind Adams and Perkins to lead the offense.

Area 7-AAA GAC

♦♦ Head Coach: Jessica Coan-Crawford ♦♦ 2018 record: 5-17

Area 5-A Wesleyan

♦♦ 2018 record: 26-4, region champions, Class A (Private) state champions ♦♦Returning Starters: CF Jahni Kerr, Sr. (.596, 10 2B, 7 3B, 7 HR, 35 SB, 48 R, 23 RBI); RHP Madison Kerpics, Sr. (20-2, 0.68 ERA, 283 K, 0.60 WHIP; .386 BA, 4 2B, 1 HR, 19 RBI); C Emma-Kate Means, Sr. (.997 fielding pct.); SS Reece Holbrook, Jr. (.302, 6 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 9 SB, 27 RBI); 2B/SS Gracie Taylor, Jr. (.341, 7 2B, 6 SB, 20 RBI); OF Elizabeth Bertram, Jr. (.373, 6 SB); 1B Riley Keller, Jr. (.273, 3 2B, 1 HR); OF Tinsley Bertram, Soph. (.355) ♦♦ Other key contributors: P Jessica Nolan, Soph.

(6-2, 57 K, 2.57 ERA); C/1B, Emma Nydam, Jr. ♦♦ Key newcomers: OF/ IF, Lauren Hill, Sr. ♦♦ Outlook: This year’s senior class has raised the bar in our program, and I’m excited to see them lead us this season. We have a strong veteran presence with many returning starters, and we are focused on incremental improvement each day with the ultimate goal of making a return trip to Columbus. This is a special group, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with them and see them realize their potential.

Area 8-A Hebron Christian

♦♦ Head Coach: Demetrius Frazier 2019 record: 16-14 Returning Starters: IF/OF Alyssa Harrison, Sr.; P Layton Morris, Soph.; C Maci Poisal, Sr.; SS Mary Blake Whittington, Sr.; IF/OF Sydney Harris, Sr. ♦♦Key newcomers: IF Carly Fahey, Jr.; IF Nicole Azar, Jr.; IF Jessie Parish, Soph. ♦♦ Outlook: A team that took a step forward with a winning record last year hopes to take a step further this fall behind four seniors among five returning starers and several key newcomers, including first-year coach Frazier, who has an eye on challenging for a region title in his debut season.

Providence Christian

♦♦ Head Coach: Preston Smith ♦♦ 2018 record: 4-19, seventh in region ♦♦ Returning Starters: IF Hannah Nolan, Sr. (.704, 1.389 slugging pct.); C/1B Sydney Flood, Jr. (.381, 28 RBI); CF Claire Owens, Sr. (.361); P Maymie deMayo, Soph. (4 wins, 63 Ks in 101 1/3 IP) ♦♦ Other key contributors: OF Ansley Larson, Sr.; UT Emily O’Connor, Sr. ♦♦Key newcomers: C/INF Anna Reeves, Fr.; 1B Courtney Salazar, Sr. ♦♦ Outlook: Despite the record, the Storm made major strides last year, and Smith was hoping for further steps forwards in 2019. He will look to the slugging duo of Nolan and Flood to set the tone for what figures to be a solid batting order, while deMayo could bring more consistency in the circle, which could be a major key if the Storm are to challenge to get back to the state playoffs for the first time in three years.

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LOCAL COLUMNIST|DARRELL HUCKABY

I thank God for Anne Frank’s writing

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lot of people want to write.

France or Germany or Amsterdam A lot of people think they or any of the other places that evil have a book inside them visited during the reign of terror bursting to get out. A lot more Hitler’s henchmen perpetrated people think they do than do. upon the Earth.

Once upon a time, however, And yet through it all, in a 12x14there was a child who dreamed foot space, three stories above the of being a writer. She just knew busy streets of Amsterdam, Holthat she had a book inside her. She Huckaby land, a 14-year-old girl, give or wanted more than anything else take, recorded her thoughts about to make a difference in the world with life and living and though she, naturalthe written world. But there were some ly, complained about being cramped up very bad people in the world that were inside a secret hideaway borrowed from determined to stamp out people like this her father’s friends and having to share little girl and prevent people like her from sleeping quarters with a grown man and spreading their ideas of peace and love. not being able to look out the window They would stop at nothing. for fear of being seen or to go to school Eventually, they killed the young girl. with her friends or to go outside for two But it didn’t stop her. Her words had al- years — she really missed getting to go ready been put to paper, in the form of a outside — Anne Frank still wrote beaudiary and her diary survived the terrible tifully about life, not death.

Holocaust that swept Europe in the twenShe wrote about hope and how life tieth century. The words of Anne Frank could be, and not how it was. She wrote have been heard and read and reread. about hopes and dreams and a better Her story has been told. She has made world and a better life. She wrote with a a difference in this world. beauty and wisdom that belied her years.

I visited the house this week in AmLet me give you an example or three. sterdam and stood in the tiny window- Anne Frank wrote, while hiding out from less room where, for two years, she and the people who would eventually find her, her family and three of her family friends take her to Auschwitz and end her life: hid from the Nazis. Their crime — being “In spite of everything, I still believe born Jewish. that people are really good at heart.”

I had first read her story when I was I want to believe that, too, and I needin the seventh grade. That was 1965. ed that reminder.

She had been only been dead 21 years.

She also wrote, “Think of all the beauty By contrast, 9/11 was 18 years ago. My left around you and be happy.” And a little point is, the Holocaust and World War child shall lead them. Store that one up II was recent history when I was in the and pull it out and use it on a rainy day. seventh grade, but I really didn’t know “The best remedy for those who are or understand that much about it. I knew afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outlots of World War II veterans — men with side, somewhere where they can be quite empty sleeves that worked in the mill in alone with the heavens, nature and God.” Porterdale and went about their lives and She was 14, y’all, when she wrote that. never talked about their experiences or A lot of people think they can write. their sacrifices. I knew more about the Anne Frank could, and I thank God that Battle of Gettysburg when I was 13 than not even the Nazis were able to deprive I knew about the Battle of the Bulge. us of her genius. I don’t mind sharing So I realized, when I read the Diary of that as I stood in the little room where Anne Frank, that it was a sad and hor- this young girl sat and wrote the musrible story, but it wasn’t until much later ings of her heart I read her words, that in my life that I understood the full im- had been transcribed upon the walls of plications of what Adolph Hitler and his the house, tears streamed down my face. henchmen tried to do — and actually did.

My favorite sentence was this one.

I do now. I have seen Dachau. I have “How wonderful it is that nobody need experienced Auschwitz. Dachau is hor- wait a single moment before starting to rible and sobering. I don’t have words improve the world.” to describe the horrors of Auschwitz or I think we should get started. the people who would carry out the insane orders that were carried out there Darrell Huckaby is an author in Rockdale — or in the Jewish ghettos of Warsaw or County. Email him at dhuck008@gmail.com.

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COLUMNIST|DICK YARBROUGH

An open letter to public school teachers

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ear Georgia Public School Why the intense interest by ReTeachers: publicans in “school choice,” “edUnless I have miscalcuucation savings accounts,” “stulated, I believe this is early August dent scholarship organizations” or and you are already back at work. however they choose to put lipstick School in August? For a guy who on this pig? Money. Big money. never started school until Labor Former Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who Day, that takes some getting used to. seemed to be the odds-on favorite And wasn’t it just last year that a Yarbrough to win the Republican nomination group of resorts, chambers of comfor governor before suffering a famerce and the Atlanta Braves goaded a tal case of foot-in-the-mouth disease, let bunch of politicians into putting together the cat out of the bag. He bragged to a a study committee on why public schools former rival that he had gotten an educashould start later. For all the poppycock tion bill passed that was bad policy “in a about saving money on air-conditioning, thousand different ways” to prevent anwhat happens? You start school in August. other rival, state Sen. Hunter Hill, from Don’t you just love politicians? getting millions of dollars from a super I found it interesting that nobody admit- PAC supporting — what else? — private ted that starting school later had anything school scholarships. That bill, incidento do with improving public education tally, raised the cap on tax credits for prior the well-being of the students. If they vate school scholarships to $100 million. had, they would have asked your advice.

There is no way public education supGov. Kemp did make good on his prom- porters can match the deep pockets of ise to increase your pay, although not the the Walton Family Foundation, Bill and $5,000 he had talked about. The Legisla- Melinda Gates and the Koch brothers. In ture reduced that number to $3,000. The politics, money talks and their millions governor calls that a “down payment.” scream. Be prepared.

That is good news but let’s hold the highSpeaking of Hunter Hill, Gov. Kemp fives. Money alone isn’t going to do it. has appointed him to the state Charter I don’t think any of you got into the School Commission. This is the same teaching profession expecting to get rich. Hunter Hill who had this to say about You did it because you can shape young public schools during his failed guberlives for the better. All of us — the gov- natorial campaign, “The answer is not ernor, legislators, business leaders, doc- throwing more taxpayer dollars into a tors, preachers, farmers and even a mod- system that has failed to deliver results est and much-beloved columnist — can for students, parents and teachers.” Failed name at least one schoolteacher or maybe to deliver what results? And on what bamore who impacted our lives positively. sis? Your inability to keep society’s ills What you want more than anything is outside your classroom door? Isn’t that respect. Respect from parents, students, government’s job? administrators, the media and, of course, The year 2020 will be an election year. politicians. You deserve it for what you do The same legislators who advocate runand the conditions in which you do it. I ning away from public schools will be think I can speak for you when I say you on your doorsteps telling you that their would like to be left alone to do what you momma/aunt/cousin/whoever was a do best — teach — without the bureau- schoolteacher and they know how tough cratic red tapes, unnecessary paperwork your job is and that they are going to help and all the second-guessing from people you all they can when they get reelected. who couldn’t carry your book bag.

If they do, throw up on their shoes.

No doubt Republicans in the next legAs you start a new school year, rememislative session will double down on their ber that yours is a noble profession. Deefforts to encourage parents to send their spite all the obstacles we place in your kids to private schools with public money. path, you are indeed changing young lives Last year, one such bill was defeated. But for the better. I, for one, am glad you are like crabgrass, you just can’t seem to kill there. I hope you are, too. this stuff. It will be back.

Dick Yarbrough This time, I predict they will throw the pay raise in your face and consider you You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@ and the associations that represent you dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, under the Gold Dome to be ingrates be- Atlanta, GA 31139; or on Facebook at www. cause you object to their voucher schemes. facebook.com/dickyarb.

COLUMNIST|MARC THIESSEN

Democratic debate turns into left vs. far-left brawl W ASHINGTON — The two-night Democratic debate this week was portrayed as a policy brawl between the party’s moderate and left wings. But what we really saw in Detroit were debates between the party’s left and the far left.

On Tuesday night, the so-called moderates offered dire warnings about the socialist policies advocated by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper cautioned that “last year Democrats flipped 40 Republican seats in the House, and not one of those 40 Democrats supported the policies of our front-runners at center stage.” Montana Gov. Steve Bullock accused the senators of “wish list economics.” Former Maryland representative John Delaney said they were advocating “bad policies like Medicare-forall, free everything and impossible promises that will turn off independent voters and get Trump re-elected.”

The problem is there is nothing moderate or centrist about the agendas of the candidates issuing these warnings, who are all polling at less than 1%. Take health care, for example.

Their alternative is the so-called public op-

tion, which they described as a long A decade ago, President Obama detransition to Medicare-for-all. First, cided it was too radical to include in people younger than 65 would be Obamacare; now it is considered too able to choose between private plans right-wing for Democrats. or buying in to traditional Medicare.

That was the message delivered by Then, as Hickenlooper explained, if Warren and Sanders, who accused “more people choose it, eventually, their detractors of insufficient dediin 15 years, you could get there” to cation to the cause of full socialism.

Medicare-for-all. So, the concern of the Thiessen “We’re not going to solve the urgent “moderates” is not with the danger of problems that we face with small ideas socializing our health-care system, but with and spinelessness,” Warren declared. “I don’t the danger of doing it too quickly so that vot- understand why anybody goes to all the trouble ers will rebel. It’s like the old saying, if you put of running for president of the United States a frog in boiling water he will jump out, but just to talk about what we really can’t do and if you put him in cold water and slowly turn shouldn’t fight for.” up the heat, you eventually get cooked frog.

Of course, her message was directed not at The public option is, as Medicare and Med- the less-than-1-percenters onstage, but the icaid administrator Seema Verma explained, man who was not there Tuesday night, fornothing more than “a Trojan horse with single- mer vice president Joe Biden. On Wednesday, payer hiding inside.” It would be a disaster: Biden showed himself to be a feeble frontPrivate insurance pays hospitals 75% more runner, stumbling over whether Medicarethan Medicare for the same services — effec- for-all would cost $3 trillion or $30 trillion. tively subsidizing Medicare. If millions of non- The lesser candidates hammered him for the seniors sign up for Medicare, and those private Obama-Biden administration’s record of mass subsidies disappear, costs will skyrocket and deportations and his sponsorship of crime hospitals will close — necessitating massive bills that led to mass incarceration of Afritax increases and government intervention. can Americans — attacks that he struggled

to answer. As New York Mayor Bill de Blasio told him, “Mr. Vice President, you want to be president of the United States, you need to be able to answer the tough questions. I guarantee you if you’re debating Donald Trump, he’s not going to let you off the hook.”

Biden is leading in the polls not because Democrats are clamoring for a centrist, but because they want someone who can win. As moderator Jake Tapper put it, “In poll after poll, Democratic voters say that they want a candidate who can beat President Trump, more than they want a candidate who agrees with them on major issues.” Biden’s unsteady debate performances will slowly erode the perception that he is that candidate. Warren and Sanders command a combined 30% of the vote, which means two things: First, they are together statistically tied with Biden; and second, they are dividing the democratic socialist vote.

The real debate will take place when the three of them finally share a stage.

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

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Pumpkinvine Creek WPCP Dallas, GA MBE/WBE/DBE Goal: 4% 902-606410, 7/12-8/11 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ANNANDALE AT SUWANEE, INC. JULY 31, 2019 PUBLISHED IN GWINNETT DAILY POST Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. is accepting separate sealed bids for the renovation of two 20 - unit semi-independent apartment buildings in Suwanee, GA. This project will be funded from the Gwinnett County Community Development Block Grant program and therefore services provided must comply will all applicable federal government statutory and regulatory requirements. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Annandale Village, Building M (Administration Building) 3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024. All potential bidders are encouraged to attend this conference.

Bids will be received at the Annandale Village campus located at 3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024 until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019. A Bid Conference is scheduled at 10:00AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Annandale Village, Building M (Administration Building) 3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024. The bids must be addressed to Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. and designated as bid for the Lotz / Gwinnett Renovation Project.

Any bid received after said time and date will not be accepted. All firms submitting bids will be notified of the bidders submitting bids and the amounts of all bids received. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any technicalities or irregularities, and request any additional information or clarification deemed necessary for the evaluation of any bid. This project does have a

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maximum budget, therefore specifications are subject to change after the selection of a qualified firm.

LEGAL NOTICE - NOTIFICATION OF MARKETING OF ROGERS BRIDGE DULUTH, GA

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal Form, Form of Agreement, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at Annandale Village, 3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024 or via email by contacting Joseph DiGiovanni at joseph.digiovanni@annandale.org:

The cities of Duluth and Johns Creek, GA are seeking a responsible party to take ownership of historic Rogers Bridge. In accordance with Title 23 of the United States Code, Section 144, the cities are seeking to donate the bridge to a State, Locality, or Responsible Private Entity.

Recipient must enter into an agreement to maintain the bridge and the features that give it its historical significance, assume all future legal and financial responsibility for the bridge, and hold the Georgia Department of Transportation, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties, and the cities of Johns Creek and Duluth harmless in any liability action. Recipient will bear all cost to carefully dismantle, ship, and rebuild the bridge in its new location. The following information is offered to potential recipients: > Constructed in the early 1900’s. No construction documents are available. > Is a pin-connected Pennsylvania Petit type through truss bridge with a main truss span of 228’. Maximum truss height at mid-span is 33’-3”. > Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as representative of early 20th Century design and fabrication methods. > Has severely diminished structural capacity, requiring rehabilitation to approximately 90% of the structure.

Potential recipients must submit a letter of interest to: City of Duluth Attn: City Engineer, Margie Pozin, PE 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 mpozin@duluthga.net

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements regarding conditions of employment and minimum wage rates to be paid on this project, and that the contractor and subcontractor must comply with all Federal, State, and local requirements. Minority and female owned firms are encouraged to participate in this federally funded project. Procurement will be in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 2 CFR 200.318326. Potential respondents are particularly called to the requirements of Title VI; Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 24 CFR 570.602; and Executive Order 11246 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure employment and other economic opportunities generated

by HUD assistance or HUDassisted projects covered by Section 3, shall to greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-and very–low income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. For more information on Section 3, contact the Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity representatives of HUD at (404) 331-5001, Ext. 2473.

Neither the United States nor any of the departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party of any contract awarded pursuant to this invitation to bid.

In order to assure that Bidders receive all addenda and or clarifications to the bid documents in a timely manner, it is highly recommended that all bidders obtain at least one complete set of Bid Documents directly from Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. Entities that do not obtain Bid Documents from this source will not receive addenda and or clarifications to the bid documents directly from Annandale Village. Bidders relying on other services to obtain the Bid Documents, rather than obtaining them directly from the source are doing so at their own risk.

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Inquiries regarding this bridge in response to this notice may be sent to mpozin@ duluthga.net.

Letters of interest must be received no later than close of business on September 3, 2019.

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ELECTION NOTICES NOTICE OF CITY OF DULUTH GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Pursuant to O. C. G. A. ?

21-2-1 et seq. and all other applicable Georgia laws, please be advised that on November 5, 2019, a general municipal election will be held in the City of Duluth, Georgia, at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of said City for their determination the expired term of Mayor (to succeed Nancy Harris), Council Member Post 4 (to succeed Kelvin J. “Kelly” Kelkenberg), and Council Member Post 5 (to succeed Greg Whitlock).

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ing for said offices should be advised that the respective qualification period shall run from Monday, August 19 2019 at 8:30 a.m. through Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk at Duluth City Hall, located at 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Ga. 30096. Individuals intending to qualify shall remit the sum of $288.00 for Mayor and $180.00 for Council Member.

The registration deadline to vote in this election shall close at 5:00 p.m. October 7, 2019. Any person who is presently registered as a voter in said City but who now resides outside the city limit is not eligible to vote in said election. All duly qualified electors of the City of Duluth, Georgia, are urged to participate. Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the State of Georgia. Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

The election shall be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia. All duly qualified electors of the City of Duluth are urged to participate. Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia. Absentee voting will be available per state law. In accordance with the City Charter, the successful candidate (s) will be determined by majority of votes. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a run-off election shall be held between the candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes. Such election shall be held not earlier than the twenty-eighth day after the day of the first election (December 3, 2019).

This and all City of Duluth elections is governed by the Elections Code of the State of Georgia and The City Charter.

A copy of the ordinance and/ or resolution calling for the election is on file, together with other relevant documents, for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 770-476-3434 This 8th day of July, 2019 Teresa S. Lynn Election Superintendent City of Duluth, Georgia ____________________ AVISO DE LA CIUDAD DE DULUTH ELECCION MUNICIPAL GENERAL De acuerdo con O. C. G. A. 21-2-1 et seq., y todas las demás leyes de Georgia aplicables, se informa que el día 5 de noviembre de 2019 se realizará una elección municipal general en la Ciudad de Duluth, Georgia, en el momento en el que se presentarán a los votantes cualificados de dicha Ciudad p

para determinar el termino expirado de Alcalde (para sustituir a Nancy Harris), del Miembro del Consejo Puesto 4 (para sustituir a Kelvin J. “Kelly” Kelkenberg), y el Miembro del Consejo Puesto 5 (para sustituir a Greg Whitlock).

Se debe informar a los interesados en cualificar para dichos puestos de oficinas que el período de cualificación al respecto se extenderá desde el día lunes, 19 de agosto de 2019 a las 8:30 a.m. hasta el día miércoles, 21 de agosto de 2019 a las 4:30 p.m., en la oficina del Secretario Municipal en la casa Alcaldía de la Ciudad de Duluth, Georgia, ubicada en el 3167 Main Street, Duluth, GA, 30096.

Las personas que deseen cualificar deberán pagar las siguientes cuotas en la suma de $ 288.00 para el Alcalde y $ 180.00 para el Miembro del Consejo.

El plazo de inscripción para votar en esta elección se cerrará a las 5:00 p.m. el día 7 de octubre de 2019.

Cualquier persona que esté actualmente registrada como votante en dicha Ciudad pero que ahora reside fuera del límite de la ciudad no es elegible para votar en dicha elección. Se insta a todos los electores debidamente cualificados de la Ciudad de Duluth, Georgia, a participar en dicha elección. Aquellos cualificados para votar en dicha elección deben cumplir con todos los aspectos en conformidad y de conformidad con el Estado de Georgia. La información sobre el registro de votantes se puede obtener a través del Jefe de Registro del Condado de Gwinnett, Georgia.

La elección se llevará a cabo el día martes, 5 de noviembre de 2019, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. en la Casa Alcaldía de la Ciudad de Duluth, ubicada en el 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia. Se insta a todos los electores debidamente cualificados de la Ciudad de Duluth a participar en dicha elección. Aquellos cualificados para votar en dicha elección deben cumplir con todos los aspectos en conformidad y de conformidad con el Estado de Georgia. El voto en ausencia estará disponible por ley estatal. De acuerdo con la Carta de la Ciudad, los candidatos seleccionados se determinarán por mayoría de votos. Si ningún candidato recibe la mayoría de los votos emitidos, se realizará una segunda elección entre los candidatos que reciban los dos números más altos de votos. Dicha elección no se realizará antes del vigésimo octavo día posterior al día de la primera elección (3 de diciembre de 2019).

Esta y todas las elecciones de la Ciudad de Duluth se rigen por el Código de Elecciones del Estado de Georgia y la Carta de la Ciudad de Duluth, Georgia. Una copia de la ordenanza y / o la resolución que solicita esta elección estará disponible y archivada, junto con otros documentos pertinentes, para su inspección, en la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, ubicada e

en el 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096, entre las 8:00 am y las 4:30 pm, de lunes a viernes. Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario Municipal al teléfono 770-476-3434.

Este 8th día de julio de 2019.

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qué puesto se postulan para su calificación. Los candidatos deben pagar una cuota de calificación en el momento de la calificación de $108.00 para el Concejo Municipal.

La calificación comenzará el lunes, 19 de agosto de 2019, a las 8:30 a.m. y correrá hasta el miércoles, 21 de agosto de 2019, a las 4:30 p.m.

La calificación se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento 5039 West Broad, Sugar Hill, Georgia, en la oficina de la Secretaria de la ciudad Jane Whittington, entre las horas de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. diariamente. Usted debe residir dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Sugar Hill para votar en esta elección, y se apoya que a todos los electores a participen. El último día para registrarse para votar en esta elección es el 7 de octubre de 2019. Los formularios de inscripción están disponibles en la oficina de la Secretaria de la ciudad en el Ayuntamiento, la oficina de elecciones del Condado de Gwinnett, y el sitio web de la Secretaria de estado de Georgia.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 4987 HOLBROOK CIR, DULUTH GA 30096 (Yr/Make) 2005 FORD EXPLORER VIN# 1 F M Z U 62K55UA32029 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 7/30/2019 928-609706, 8/4, 11

PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF SUGAR HILL, GEORGIA CALL FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION & NOTICE OF QUALIFYING Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held in the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Sugar Hill Community Center, 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia. The election is to fill the office of City Council seat Post #1 currently held

by Brandon Hembree, City Council seat Post #2 currently held by Marc Cohen, and City Council seat Post #3 currently held by Susie Walker. The Council Posts serve the citizens at large but the candidate must declare which post they are running for upon qualification. Candidates must pay a Qualifying fee at the time of qualification which is $108.00 for City Council. Qualifying will begin on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. and run until Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. Qualifying will be held at City Hall, 5039 West Broad, Sugar Hill, Georgia, in the office of the City Clerk Jane Whittington, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily.

You must reside within the City limits of Sugar Hill to vote in this election, and all such electors are encouraged to participate. The last day to register to vote in this election is October 7, 2019.

Registration forms are available in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, the Gwinnett County Elections Office and the website of the Georgia Secretary of State.

CIUDAD DE SUGAR HILL, GEORGIA CONVOCATORIA DE ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL Y AVISO DE CALIFICACIÓN Aviso se da que una elección se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Sugar Hill, Georgia, el martes, 5 de noviembre de 2019, desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m., en el Centro Comunitario de Sugar Hill, en la calle 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia. La elección es para el asiento del Concejo de la ciudad puesto # 1 actualmente en poder de Brandon Hembree, Consejo Municipal de puesto # 2 actualmente en poder de Marc Cohen, Consejo Municipal de puesto # 3 actualmente en poder de Susie Walker . Los puestos del Consejo sirven a los ciudadanos en general, pero el candidato debe declarar en q

CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Duluth Planning Commission will be considering text amendments to Article 2 Use of Land and Structures and Article 4 Parking and Loading Requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC).

The presentation and discussion on the text amendments will be at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th day of August, 2019 at the following location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The public is invited to comment.

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 934 ATLANTA HWY, AUBURN GA 30011 (Yr/Make) 2011 FORD FOCUS SEL VIN# 1FAHP3HNXBW183610 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 7/30/2019 928-609718, 8/4, 11 The following vehicle(s) have been impounded at Quick Drop Impounding, (2481 Old Covington Hwy SW Conyers GA 30012) and will be deemed abandoned if not redeemed within one week from this ad’s date.

2012 Ford Mustang Blue (Dk) TAG# CMP 5120 NC V.I.N. # 1ZVBP8AM0C5202829 removed from 1076 South Main St NE, Conyers, GA 30012.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 4265 LILBURN IND WAY, LILBURN GA 30047 Month, Day, Year: 07/23/2019 Time: 4:00 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA VIN #: 1N4AL11D56C136821 929-608772, 7/31,8/7 NOTICE Securlock Storage will sell personal property consisting of household and personal effects, office, and other equipment, toys and appliances will be sold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent due law 10-4-213. All items or spaces may not be available on the day of the sale. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids, buyers must secure spaces with own locks. NO CHECKS. CASH ONLY. To claim tax-exempt-ORIGINAL RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH SPACE PURCHASED IS REQUIRED. Date: August 15th (Bidding begins 8/15/19 10:30AM and ends on 8/22/19 10:30AM) Place: Storagetreasures. com Daine Humphrey– Flatscreen Stand, Toddler Bed Frame, Kitchen Chairs, Bags, Basket of Clothes, Shoes Tashara Marshall–Boxes, Baskets, Glass top Table Benjamin Crosby–Sofa, Barstools, Mattress, Microwave, Boxes, Bags Daniel Nathaniel Bowen– Glass Show Cabinets, Totes, Drink Vending Machine Phyllis Richardson–2 Cherrywood Desks Gairy Brown (2 Units)– Boxes, Bags Dorothy Waddle–Golf Clubs, Boxes, Baby Items Olusola Ayodele–Boxes, Totes, Table, Chairs Joao Sousa–Totes, Fridge, Mattresses, Fishing Rods, Tools, Baskets 929-608598, 7/28,8/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on August 16, 2019, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 27313, 1964 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, (404) 480-5214 Time: 01:00 PM B003 - Burroughs, Ed; B030 - Foster, Dennis; B031 Fails Jr., Tracy; B041 - Scott, Gregory; C004 - Lawrence, Johnny; C043 - Sims, Sharian; D003 - Harrell, Breho; D017 - Robinson, Dezerae; D067 - Gates, Rose; E017 Hamlet, Tomika; F038 - Gomez, Carla; F072 - Lindsay, Tyisha; F076 - Browne, Craig; F083 - EDDINGTON III, CARL LEE; G013 - DUNBAR, MARY Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks.

To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated July 28, 2019 and August 4, 2018. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on August 14, 2019, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold.

PUBLIC STORAGE # 28149, 3055 Jones Mill Road, Norcross, GA 30071, (678) 497-0956 Time: 09:30 AM

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 17 - Horton, Alexandria; 185 - Taylor, Tasha; 258 Bowen, Akin; 315 - Thompson, Bakari; 330 - Mackson, Raymond; 331 - TREJO, OSMIN; 358 - REAVES, ERIC; 396 - MOORE, ADRIAN; 45 - Richard, Lakisha; 529 - COLLINS, FLORENCE; 77 - SHROPSHIRE, JUDYE; 78 Sexton, Daniel; 95 - ROBLERO, MAXIMINO PUBLIC STORAGE # 28150, 6770 Dawson Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 306-1651 Time: 10:00 AM B115 - Malone, Martha; C103 - Wallace, Mya; C125 - WALLACE, DOMINIQUE; C202 - Smith, Patrick; C234 - Johnson, Terriyahnn; C265 - Grey, Charlon; E114 - Bort, Zobeida; E138 - Mariano, Rigoberto; F145 - Harris, Christopher; G145 - Arevalo, Kenny; G171 - Lucas, Damein; G178 - Sechrest, Emily; G189 - Jones, Maurice; H104 - Hardy, Tiajuana; H130 - Ruth, Azure; H154 - Harding, Danielle; H207 - Delacruz, Christina; I117 - Harvey, Jamesha; I188 - Strozier, Ernie; J110 - Moultry, Summer; J114 - Witcher, Ray; K220 - MOSES, LAMAKIA; K241 - Nwa Agu, angela; OS28 - Wood, Claude; OS36 - Miller, AnnMarie PUBLIC STORAGE # 08049, 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, (678) 381-8927 Time: 10:30 AM 0207 - Tinker, Gage; 0211 - Todd Jr., Garry; 0327 Carpenter, Starnisha; 0346 - Thomas, Deborah; 0402 WESTBROOKS, TAJSHIANA; 0450 - Curry, Mark; 0513 - Boursiquot, Sophia; 0525 NVOGO, Alain; 0710 - Jones, Zhaveeyah; 0713 - Harding, Muriel; 0714 - Johnson, Londale; 0720 - SEWARD, FREDERICK; 0838 - Bryant, Hattie; 1116 - Hobbs, Cheneka; 2055 - Jimenez-Garzon, Panfilo PUBLIC STORAGE # 20489, 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084, (678) 695-6031 Time: 11:00 AM A014 - Foster, Jarvis; B008 - Knighton, carmen; B012 - Randolph, James; C049 - WATSON, FELICIA; C099 - Butler, Clinton; D021 - Holt, Breyani; D023 - Weatherspoon, Chelsea; E057 - Thomas, Reginald; E072 - Munnerlyn, Melissa; G027 - benson, lchaunte; G053 - Horton, Ronnie; G058 - Thomas, Tijuana; G085 Frazier, Jazmine PUBLIC STORAGE # 24346, 615 Indian Trail Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 735-6573 Time: 11:30 AM A067 - Upshaw, Scrgetta; C030 - ORTIZ GONZALEZ, AYANCIT; D005 - Guzman, Humberto; D032 - Terrell, Telicia; D040 - Netter, Deverett; E020 - AIKEN JR., DANIEL PUBLIC STORAGE # 21901, 95 Arcado Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 436-3753 Time: 12:00 PM B025 - Prather, Blake; C002 - Daniel, Irene; C005 - Mcnair, Corey; D010 - Escobedo, Pedro; D019 - Spencer, April; D021 - Ibe, Onyeka; E016 - Edwards, Lakayla; F010 - MCFALL, THOMAS PUBLIC STORAGE # 23106, 460 Beaver Ruin Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, (678) 436-8792 Time: 12:30 PM B109 - Brown, Lasophia; B120 - Smith, Corenzo; B122 - Maxie, Darryl; B127 - Harpe, Kelly; C169 - Hampton, Michaela; D214 - Lloyd, Bianca; F403 - Davis, Mack; F405 - O’Neal, Iyesha; F464 Acosta, Minelva Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required.

July 28, 2019 and August 4, 2019. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

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The Planning Commission and City Council give notice that public hearings on the dates, times, and at the location as noted above are scheduled to consider: NEW BUSINESS Multiple text amendments to the Lilburn Zoning Ordinance to add, delete, and clarify articles and sections as deemed necessary.

The above items are scheduled for the Public Hearings as noted. The site plans, legal descriptions and other information, are on file at the Lilburn Planning & Economic Development Department at 340 Main Street and may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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STRIPERS From A10 of runs, but Gwinnett did not have enough answers for there hits and an RBI from Luis Robert and a home run and three RBIs from former Georgia Tech standout Daniel Palka to keep their lead in the IL South at 3 1/2 games following Durham’s loss in Norfolk.

“Yeah, it was just one of those days,” Stripers manager Damon Berryhill said. “It is a strange game. You can explode (one night), and (the next) you’ll have opportunities, and we just couldn’t get the big hit (Saturday) night. It’s a little frustrating, but that’s kind of the way the game’s been. I know my guys, they’re going to come out and battle (Sunday) and they generally don’t let games like this bother them too much.”

Gwinnett’s first major chance at a big inning came after Charlotte took a 2-0 lead on Robert’s two-out RBI double in the top of

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Florimon then drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to center, and Morales plated another with an RBI single to pull Gwinnett to within 6-3 and end the night for Despaigne.

Marte then greeted reliever Matt Foster with a single to bring the tying run to the plate, and Sean Kazmar Jr. drew a walk one out later to load the bases with two outs.

But Foster got Rafael Ortega to harmlessly fly out to lead, as the Stripers squandered another opportunity for a big inning by stranding the bases loaded for the second time in three at bats, and still trailed 6-3.

The biggest bright spot on the night for the Stripers came from the bullpen, with lefties Thomas Burrows and newly-optioned A.J. Minter sandwiching an inning from Atlanta rehabbing right-hander Jacob Webb combining to hold Charlotte scoreless on just two hits over the final 4 2/3 innings.

“Thomas was outstanding for us (Saturday) night,” Berryhill said.

“Webb looked good. He had no complaints (about the elbow that placed him on Atlanta’s injured list) and Minter was outstanding. He want (into) attack mode. He used the outside part of the plate very well (Saturday) night and his fastball was actually running. The majority of the time, he’s power in and power cutter. He commanded the ball well.”

The Stripers had one more chance when Florimon led off the bottom of the eighth with a single, went to second on a passed ball and third on a wild pitch before scoring on Morales’ RBI ground out to cut the Charlotte lead to 6-4.

However, Juan Minaya set down the final six hitters he faced to lock down his fourth save of the season, and the win for the Knights.

The series concludes with the rubber game Sunday at 1:05 p.m., with Stripers right-hander Patrick Weigel (5-1, 3.08 ERA) and Charlotte lefty Kyle Kubat (3-1, 5.91 ERA) the scheduled starting pitchers.

the Philadelphia Union, who face D.C. United on Sunday. Atlanta United (12-9-3, 39 points) improved to 9-1-3 at home.

The Galaxy (12-10-1, 37 points) created early chances but did not have a finishing touch while playing without striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who missed the game because of yellow-card accumulation. Los Angeles was also without defender Diego Polenta and midfielder Efrain Alvarez after both received red cards last Saturday against the Portland Timbers.

Atlanta United’s attacking offense in the first half forced the Galaxy into a pair of major mistakes. In the 23rd minute, a centering pass on the right side from midfielder Pity Martinez was deflected past Galaxy goalkeeper David Bingham by defender Dave Romney.

Atlanta flipped the scene in the 43rd minute when midfielder Justin Meram delivered a centering pass from the left side that was redirected into the Galaxy goal by defender Giancarlo Gonzalez, who also conceded the penalty kick in

the second half.

The crowd was the largest to watch an MLS game that was not part of a doubleheader with an international club.

Atlanta United played with Pity Martinez, Josef Martinez and midfielder Ezequiel Barca, all designated players, in the starting lineup for the first time since May 5.

The Galaxy have lost three of their past four games, with the only victory in that stretch coming July 19, when they defeated first-place Los Angeles FC 3-2.

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Grayson’s Aaliyah White is already an important player with her speed, slap hitting and defense. However, the senior shortstop hopes to make an even bigger impact with increased power for the 2019 season.

WHITE From A10 lot more work to expand her horizons at the plate.

“Me and my (private) hitting instructor, we worked constantly on drills, mechanics, things like that,” White said. “That’s helped a lot, and I’ve hit more live pitching with more movement, and that’s helped, as well.”

It’s not just her own game that she believes will change this fall.

The Rams became known for their team speed on offense last year, and would seem to need to depend on that facet of the game more with the graduation of All-County first baseman and now Kennesaw State freshman Brinaya Bailey.

However, White points out that many of her teammates are also working on their power strokes in order to give opponents something more to think about in trying to defend them.

That all said, she doesn’t expect herself or the Rams to totally change their identities as players, but merely to add to them.

“Yes, and I (also) feel like we’re going to have more (team) speed, not necessarily power,” White said. “But most of the slappers, who were just slappers, they’re hitting away now.”

Adding options in how she approaches an at bat against different types of pitchers is something she expects will help her not only for his senior season at Grayson this fall, but also as she heads off to play college softball at the University of South Carolina, where she is verbally committed, a year from now.

“My college coach (South Carolina’s Beverly Smith) always says, ‘The more you have, the more (opponents) won’t know,’” White said. “I feel like when you’re able to bunt, slap … or hit for power, it just gives you more to the game.”

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area on a call that was confirmed on video replay. In scoring his 18th of the season, Martinez tied the record for consecutive games with a goal that he already shared with Diego Valeri.

Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan made four saves in his MLS-leading 11th shutout of the season.

After starting the season 0-2-2, the defending champions have ascended into a first-place tie with

the third and A.J. Reed’s two-out, solo homer off Gwinnett starter Huascar Ynoa (2-4) in the fourth.

The Stripers got one of those runs back when Florimon drew a bases loaded back to cut the Knights’ lead in half at 2-1 with the bases still loaded and only one out in the bottom of the fourth.

But Odisamer Despaigne (5-4) struck out Morales for the second out of the inning, and Robert was able to run down Luis Marte’s deep drive to the warning track in center to strand three runners and keep Charlotte in front.

The Knights then made the Stripers pay for that missed opportunity in the next half-inning, as Palka launch a 425-drive onto the berm in right-center for a three-run homer, and Danny Mendick added another run on an RBI single to extend the lead to 6-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth.

The Stripers tried to fight back an inning later in the sixth when Andres Blanco was hit by a pitch to lead off and went to third on Jack Lopez’s

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he waitress was late with the food. She looked frazzled and frustrated. After she rushed off, we discovered the salad we requested with dressing on the side was doused in ranch.

Clearly, she wasn’t a good server. Or was she?

Edwards Deming said, “A bad system will beat a good person every time.” I’ll McLeod take it step further, a bad system will chip away at your soul. Bad systems can turn even the most enthusiastic workers into frustrated poor performers.

Let’s go back to our waitress. The food was late because the kitchen was short staffed that day. Our server had noted salad dressing on the side in the order system. But the salad was mixed before they got to the expo station. The food runner saw dressing on the side, so he added another container of ranch to our plate. As for being frazzled, wouldn’t you be if half your orders were late, and customers were complaining about dressing?

If you’ve ever waited tables, you’ve no doubt experienced this for yourself.

The front line often pays the price for systemic failures.

As you look at your own organization, be it your workplace or your home, ask yourself, are your systems set up to help people

urchasing plants can be costly at times. However, a way exists where you can get more for your garden at no cost by propagating ones that are growing in your yard or perhaps on the property of a friend or neighbor.

All it takes is a little time, effort and knowledge.

The procedure involves taking cuttings, getting them Daly to form roots and then growing them into sizeable plants. They can be planted at a later time.

Now is an ideal time to collect softwood cuttings from your favorite landscape plants.

Azaleas, forsythias, hollies, Japanese aucubas, roses and gardenias are some that are easy to propagate. However, propagating dogwoods, redbuds and Southern magnolias can be challenging to grow from cuttings.

Always take ones from vigorous, healthy growth, preferably from the upper part of the plant. Avoid taking stem cuttings from any plants showing signs of insect injury or disease damage. For best rooting results, take cuttings that are four to six inches long from this year’s growth. Be sure to cut the base or bottom end of the cutting at a slant just below a leaf or bud for optimal rooting response.

The leaves from the bottom half of the cutting should be removed to reduce moisture loss. The ones that you collect should be kept moist and out of direct sunlight until they can be placed into the

A bad system beats a Look to established plants for a cheap way to grow your garden good person every time P T as you look at your own organization, be it your workplace or your home, ask yourself, are your systems set up to help people be their best, or do they create obstacles?

be their best, or do they create obstacles?

As a consultant, I frequently see organizations try to solve problems by training employees or trying to get better employees.

In many cases the issue is the system.

Recently, we were working with an organization where customer callbacks were a problem. A few employees were great at calling clients back. But, more often than not, when customers called in with problems, the employees would promise to look into it and fail to call back.

Further investigation revealed that employees were making notes with the intent of getting back to customers. Yet as the day wore on, and the tasks piled up, they never circled back. After it sat for a few days, the employees either forgot about it, or were too embarrassed to call back.

The leadership team assumed it was a training and accountability issue. If the top performers could do it, clearly something must be wrong with everyone else.

After watching the team for an afternoon, I saw the problem. The top performers had created workarounds to ensure they never lost track of client issues. One

woman put post-its across her wall, another kept his client to do’s on a yellow pad. There was no systemic way for people to log notes and have them pop back up until they were handled.

It’s easy to say people should create their own systems, but individual systems can’t scale.

One of my friends used to keep a birthday daybook.

She was great about sending everyone a nice note on their special day. In terms of birthdays, she was a top performer. I always felt guilty not being that kind of friend.

Now, thanks to Facebook reminders, my good intentions can scale. Mediocre me is now a top performer in the birthday category.

If you want your team to excel at scale, look at your systems. Whether it’s dressing on the side, customers call backs, or how you handle the laundry and mail, ask yourself, is my system setting my team up for success?

A bad system will beat a good person. A great system will help all the good people be great.

Lisa McLeod is the author of the best-sellers “Selling with Noble Purpose” and “Leading with Noble Purpose.”

all it takes is a little time, effort and knowledge. the procedure involves taking cuttings, getting them to form roots and then growing them into sizeable plants.

rooting mixture.

Although some plants, like gardenias, will usually form roots when placed in a glass of water, this method is not the best. A mixture of onehalf coarse construction-grade sand and one-half peat moss makes an excellent media for cuttings to develop healthy root systems.

Another option is to purchase a sterile rooting or potting-soil mixture at a local garden center. These mixes quickly soak up water yet provide good aeration for proper air and water movement throughout the soil.

The rooting or soil mixture itself can be placed in almost any type of container or pot as long as the container has drainage holes.

You will be much more successful in getting new roots to form on the cuttings if you first dip or dust the ends of your cuttings into a rooting powder, which are sold under various trade names and can be purchased at most garden centers. They contain a hormone that causes tissue in the cuttings to form new roots readily.

Insert the ends of the cuttings approximately two inches deep in the soil mixture and then thoroughly water them.

Cover the container with the cuttings with a plastic. In essence, you will be creating a mini-greenhouse which decreases water loss and

stress and increases rooting response.

Place it in an area that receives bright light, but not direct sunlight because it would dry out the cuttings.

The rooting or soil mixture needs to be kept moist, but not waterlogged or dripping wet.

Most cuttings will root within three months. Once they do develop a good, fibrous root system, transfer them to individual pots containing a mixture of one-third sand, one-third peat and one-third sterile topsoil. You will most likely need to “finish out” or grow these small transplants for one or two years in a nursery row fashion before they will be of a size to use in your landscape. Do not allow the pots to freeze solid during the winter as this will severely injure the roots. Keep containers in a protected area or mulch the pots well or heal them in during any freezing weather.

If you enjoy certain garden plants and would like more for free, consider propagating some of them. You can plant them in your home landscape or share with family and friends.

Timothy Daly is an Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension Agent with UGA Extension Gwinnett.

He can be contacted at 678377-4011 or tdaly@uga.edu.

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AUBURN Carl House to host annual royal ball Hear ye, hear ye: carl House is inviting area princes and princesses to attend its annual Royal Ball. the ball will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. aug. 18 at the carl House, 1176 atlanta Highway in auburn. tickets are $20; children ages 3 and under will be admitted free.

For more information, call 770-586-0095, email info@ carlhouse.com or visit www. carlhouse.com/royal-ball.

BARROW COUNTY Annual Charity Handgun Challenge fires off Aug. 17 Barrow ministry Village’s annual charity Handgun challenge will take place aug. 17 at the Barrow county sheriff’s office firing range, 1059 Briscoe mill Road in Bethlehem.

Barrow ministry Village is a winder-based charity that offers services to foster families and grandparents raising grandchildren, counseling support to crime victims and others in need, and hunger relief through community food distribution programs.

Registration for the event is $40, which includes lunch and a raffle ticket. there will be both a civilian and a law enforcement challenge with cash prizes and a handgun available to win. participants must be at least 21 years old. to register, visit www. barrowministryvillage.org/ events.

BERKELEY LAKE Mayor shares info about city power outages as Berkeley lake residents have grown frustrated with numerous power outages, mayor lois salter reached out to a regional manager of georgia power to learn what’s causing the issue. the answer: trees, according to the July 30 edition of the mayor’s message newsletter.

Because Berkeley lake is a heavily treed area, the potential for outages is greater, especially during summer thunderstorms and winter ice events. salter shared part of a message that was sent to her from the georgia power manager: “mayor, we certainly understand that these interruptions are inconvenient and frustrating for our customers, and we work hard to prevent outages as much as possible. areas like this are always a challenge for us as we work to balance the aesthetics that residents desire with the reliable electric service that they deserve.” the georgia power official offered to tour the area with salter to explain how the power system works and discuss opportunities where the company can partner with the city to make improvements, the newsletter states. salter said she would take him up on the offer.

BRASELTON Braselton Bash drives in on Aug. 17 the next Braselton Bash car show will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. aug.

17 at yearone, 1001 cherry drive, suite 1, in Braselton. all makes and models of vehicles are welcome. no registration is required to enter the show, but a donation-based entry fee will be collected at the gate. spectators can attend for free. prizes will be given to the top 10 vehicles in this participant vote car show.

For more information, visit www.drivinithome.com/ braselton-bash.

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Duluth-based community aid organization Rainbow Village and its CEO were recently recognized for their humanitarian efforts to help the Gwinnett County community.

The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage, also known as GAPI, presented its 2019 Humanitarian Award to Rainbow Village CEO Rev. Melanie Conner. The award, and its accompa-

party has planned a night of dinner and dancing to raise money for the Home of Hope at the gwinnett children’s shelter and other local charities. the seeing Red gala will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. thursday in the philip Beard Ballroom of the Buford community center, 2200 Buford Highway. general admission tickets are $100. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit seeingred2020. com.

DACULA Library to teach how to spot ‘fake news’ learn how to tell what’s real and what’s “fake news” when navigating social media at an upcoming workshop at the dacula branch of the gwinnett county public library. the workshop will begin at 6 p.m. tuesday at the dacula library, 265 dacula Road. participants will also learn how to stay safe on the internet.

For more information, visit gwinnettpl.org or call 770978-5154.

DULUTH Tickets available for Duluth Beer and Wine Festival the city of duluth is teaming up with atlanta sport and social club to host a celebration of beer and wine on the duluth town green. the duluth Beer and wine Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. oct.

5. participants will be able to sample a variety of craft beers and wine. tickets are $25 and include a souvenir tasting glass and complimentary beer and wine samples for the duration of the festival. you must be 21 or older to attend.

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nying $1,000 cash award, were presented to Conner by the association’s president, Lawrenceville-based Dr. Indran Indrakrishnan, who is also a Rainbow Village board member.

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by Rainbow village’s impeccable service to the less fortunate families guided

by Rev. Melanie Conner and nominated her for the 2019 award,” The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage said in a statement.

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GRAYSON Love Thy Neighbor Car Show to benefit Wilson family the fourth annual love thy neighbor car show will benefit the family of Brandon wilson, who died in a boating accident in July. the love thy neighbor car show got its start when a group of friends felt they needed to do something to help a fellow neighbor who had a terminal illness. the car show will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. sept. 28 at grayson community park, 475 grayson parkway. cars, trucks and motorcycles of all makes and models are welcome to enter the show. the car entry fee is $20. spectators can attend the event for free.

For more information, visit the love thy neighbor car show group on Facebook.

LAWRENCEVILLE Bethesda Senior Center offers tips to avoid scams senior citizens can learn how to recognize and avoid fraudulent offers, scams and identity theft at a free workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon aug. 15 at the Bethesda park senior center. the program is sponsored in part by the gwinnett council for seniors, a nonprofit service and advocacy organization that encourages an active and informed senior citizen lifestyle for seniors in gwinnett county. according to the FBi common Fraud schemes website, seniors are often targets of fraud. For more information, including tips on how to protect yourself and your family, visit www. fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/

is humbled to honor the Rainbow Village and Rev. Melanie Conner with this year’s Humanitarian award for their relentless work to help the homeless families with children in Gwinnett and surrounding counties.”

The award is designed to recognize an individual for a “substantial humanitarian accomplishment” at a charity-based organization. Conner began working as Rainbow Village’s CEO in late 2017.

Rainbow Village’s focus is on addressing the needs of homeless people

common-fraud-schemes/ seniors. the Bethesda park senior center is located at 225 Bethesda church Road in lawrenceville.

LILBURN Country line dancing planned at LAB a country line dance night will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. aug. 31 at the lilburn activity Building. admission to “saturday night line up at the laB” is $11 per person. children ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. to register for the event, visit www.gwinnettparks. com, click on “online Registration” and search for the event with code laB31629. the lilburn activity Building is located at 788 Hillcrest Road in lilburn.

LOGANVILLE Vendor applications available for Autumn Fest the city of loganville is now accepting applications from vendors for its largest event, autumn Fest. the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. oct.

19 in downtown loganville. applications are available online at www. loganvilleevents.com. the exhibitor fee is $75; power can added for $15. interested vendors can also pick up an application from loganville city Hall, 4303 lawrenceville Road in loganville.

NORCROSS Indie Green Vegan Festival planned in Norcross the indie green Vegan Festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. aug. 24 in lillian webb park in norcross. participants can discover diverse vegan and plant-

in the area and helping get them to a place where they can rise up out of homelessness. Its offerings include housing for homeless families as well as training on financial management and planning, life and parenting skills, health and wellness and early childhood development.

It also offers career and workforce development, adult and child mental health services, after school programs, summer camp opportunities and youth character development classes.

“Rainbow Village’s vision is to be a national model of an educational and holistic approach to breaking the cycle of homelessness, poverty and domestic violence,” The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage said. “Rainbow Village provides so much more than a place for homeless families with children to live. With a focus on selfsufficiency, its mission is to transform the lives of the families it serves through a communitybased program.”

based cuisine while shopping with local artisans. the festival will feature talks, workshops, a kids’ activities zone and a large exhibition of cruelty-free and vegan products. the festival is free. lillian webb park is located at 5 college st. n.w. in norcross.

PEACHTREE CORNERS Author Abbott to speak at Peachtree Corners Library meet author and historian Karen abbott at 7 p.m. aug.

30 at the peachtree corners branch of the gwinnett county public library. abbott’s latest book, “the ghosts of eden park,” will be released tuesday. it tells the story of “the Bootleg King, the women who pursued him and the murder that shocked jazz-age america,” according to her website. the event is free and open to the public. abbott will also appear at the atlanta History center at 7 p.m. aug. 28 and will speak on a panel at the decatur Book Festival on sept. 1. the peachtree corners library is located at 5570 spalding drive in peachtree corners. For more information, visit www. gwinnettpl.org or call 770978-5154.

conference, behind the philadelphia union. t.w. Briscoe park is located at 2500 sawyer parkway in snellville.

SUGAR HILL Gwinnett Democrats meet for coffee, conversation the gwinnett democrats will meet at 9:30 a.m. saturday at sugar Hill community center for coffee + conversation featuring lauren grohwargo, the former campaign manager for stacey abrams for governor and ceo of Fair Fight action. coffee, donuts and other refreshments will be served. a donation of $10 is suggested. the sugar Hill community center is located at 1166 church st. in sugar Hill. For more information, visit www. gwinnettdemocrats.com.

SUWANEE The Smithereens to headline Concert & Wing Fest new Jersey rock band the smithereens will headline the city of suwanee’s 16th annual august concert & wing Fest in suwanee town center park. the free festival will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. saturday. a wing eating contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and the SNELLVILLE smithereens will take the City to host Atlanta United stage at 8:15 p.m. watch party Best known for “only a snellville parks and memory,” “a girl like you” Recreation will host an and “too much passion,” atlanta united watch party the smithereens have been from 6 to 10 p.m. aug. 23 at creating original rock ’n roll t.w. Briscoe park. for 39 years. the band has the major league soccer released 17 albums; their team will face off against most recent, “coVeRs,” orlando city soccer club features 22 of the band’s at the exploria stadium in favorite songs first recorded orlando, Florida. by other artists. atlanta united, which won For more information the mls cup 2018, as of about the august concert July 31, atlanta united was & wing Fest, visit www. ranked no. 2 in the eastern suwanee.com.

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GGC grad not resting on laurels after 20th Emmy

By Taylor Denman taylor.denman @gwinnettdailypost.com

In 2013, two years after Homero Gonzalez graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College, he won his second Emmy award — at that time with Telemundo Atlanta.

That achievement led him to be GGC’s commencement speaker for the Class of 2013.

Almost exactly three years ago Gonzalez went independent and started his own marketing company, ULTIM Marketing in Duluth. With that company he’s brought his Emmy total to 20 in June.

The 30-year-old producer was awarded the Southeastern Regional Emmy Award for Excellence in Editing in the Short Film category.

“It’s honestly, to me it’s still very unreal especially when I talk to other people and the tell me they’ve been chasing an Emmy for a long time,” he said. “I don’t take it for granted and it’s exciting every year.”

Gonzalez submitted several pieces for the category and the nominees were judged holistically. One submission was a commercial his company produced that included endorsements from 2018 Atlanta United stars Josef Martinez and Miguel Almiron.

Long hours and dedication to his craft have led Gonzalez to his laurels, but he also said his obsessive personality can make him a perfectionist. The golden evidence proves it’s paid off. He also gave credit to his production teams that work well together as his company has grown the past three years.

While he’s the co-founder, president and CEO of his company, he’s hands-on with his projects. His background is in marketing — he received an undergraduate degree from GGC in business — but he is involved in writing scripts, designing storyboards and he coordinates production materials and dates with a member of his team.

The part of the job he said he gets his creative kicks from is in the editing bay.

“One of my true passions is directing and editing,” he said. “I love coming back to see all the footage we shot.

I’m involved throughout the whole process.”

He said his personality can make it hard for himself to delegate tasks.

“One thing I’m trying to be better at is passing along responsibilities to grow talent at the agency,” he said.

“I grew up being a one-man band. Now that we have the team, I want to help them

grow as well.”

Gonzalez has seen his award success translate to growing the clientele base of his company. It’s also made it necessary for his company to expand its staff exponentially since its humble beginnings in a small, crowded office in Duluth. The company’s first office comfortably fit two desks. He crammed it two more and they had to expand to a larger space last November.

In the new space, he requested 10 desks. Now there are just two empty spaces left and he is optimistic he will have the budget to hire two more people before the end of the year.

“It’s been growing and this recognition has definitely allowed us to walk into a client’s office and talk with authority and proof we have knowledge in what we do,” Gonzalez said.

He’s not resting on his laurels at 30 years old and tries to stay humble as he chases his ambitions.

“Overall, I think for me I always get this recognition and people always say, ‘Homero did this again,’ but honestly what I’ve been big about is I’m not doing anySpecial photo thing different than what my peers are doing,” he said. “It’s Georgia Gwinnett College grad Homero Gonzalez is still racking up awards since starting an about putting in the work independent marketing agency three years ago. He is shown above with his wife, Rosanny and time to make quality.” Tejada Gonzalez, displaying an Emmy Award for excellence in editing.

GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS

nErDcampGA to bring together teachers, librarians, authors for literacy learning

By Heather Darenberg

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Teachers, librarians, authors and illustrators will join together Sept. 14 to discuss reading, writing and books. “nErDcampGA” will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sept. 14 at Freeman’s Mill Elementary School, 2303 Old Peachtree Road in Lawrenceville. The event is free, but participation is capped at 250, so those who want to attend should register at Eventbrite.

The idea for “nErDcampGA” was sparked by Edcamps, in which educators get together to create their conference.

No presentations are scheduled in advance; instead, the conference is built the day of the event as people arrive and fill the board with sessions they want to lead.

“A nErDcamp puts a literacy spin on the Edcamp model by including some scheduled sessions with popular children’s authors and illustrators,” the event’s website states. “At nErDcampGA, part of our day will be organized in a traditional Edcamp model where we will encourage participants to volunteer to lead sessions.

The rest of the day will consist of scheduled appearances by our amazing authors and illustrators. The day will end with an author meet and greet.”

Lola M. Schaefer, a former teacher who now works as a writing coach for elementary and middle schools throughout the United States, and Lisa Eickholdt, an assistant professor of literacy education at Georgia Gwinnett College, are the co-directors of the event.

Ashby Collins, a Reading Recovery teacher and literacy coach at Freeman’s Mill Elementary School, is the president of nErDcamp’s Board of Directors, and Wanga Magnum, a Gwinnett County Public Schools language arts instructional coach, serves as the board’s treasurer. Lesley Pendleton, principal of Berkeley Lake Elementary School, is the web director.

Several authors and illus-

trators will be at the event, including: Aimee Buckner, a literacy specialist with Gwinnett County Public Schools and a consultant who has written three books about writing notebooks.

Jan Burkins, who has published five books about literacy and literacy coaching, including “Preventing Misguided Reading” and “Who’s Doing the Work?

How to Say Less So Readers Can Do More.”

R. Gregory Christie, whose illustrations have earned him a Caldecott honor, NAACP Image Award, five Coretta Scott King Honors and two spots on the New York Times’ Best Illustrated Children’s Books lists.

Monique Fields, the author of “Honeysmoke,” a picture book about a biracial girl who discovers her color, and the founder and editor of Honeysmoke.com, a site for parents raising multiracial children.

Lester L. Laminack, professor emeritus at Western Carolina University who has written more than 20 books for teachers and children.

Minh Le, the author of “Drawn Together,” which won several awards, including the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature — Picture Book Winner.

Shanda McCloskey, the author of “DOLL-E 1.0.”

Dana Middleton, who writes animated television and children’s books, including her middle grade novels, “The Infinity Year of Avalon James” and “Open If You Dare.”

Jennifer Swanson, a self-proclaimed science geek who has written more than 30 nonfiction books for children.

Renee Watson, whose young adult novel, “Piecing Me Together,” received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor.

Tracy Walker, a professional storyteller who is currently the programming manager for Forsyth County Public Library.

For more information, including a link to register for a ticket, visit nerdcampga.org.