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GCPS bus stop arm citations down slightly Program enters third year as school begins Monday

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Entering the third full year of the bus stop arm safety program, motorists continue to illegally pass stopped school buses, but recently, they’re doing it at a slightly lower pace.

When school begins Monday, 300 of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 1,980 school buses will have cameras

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mounted on the driver side of the bus that begin recording when the stop arm extends out at a bus stop.

The camera detects any vehicle that passes the stop arm once the yellow lights turn red.

If a vehicle is detected, an overview wide angle 180-degree

image shows the violation and a high definition image captures the license plate up to five lanes away.

When the program began in January 2015, about 110 motorists per day illegally passed stopped school buses. That number has steadily dropped, to just more than 100 in the 2015-16 school year, to 90 per

A Redflex stop arm camera enclosure is seen on a bus at the Gwinnett County Public Schools Transportation Depot. (File Photo)

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Business on the rise

Alex Hanus helps Kristen Keen with her cupcake choices Thursday at Special Kneads and Treats in Lawrenceville. (Photos: Karl L. Moore)

Special Kneads bakery moves into larger location

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Lawrenceville’s nonprofit bakery known for hiring special needs adults has officially moved out of its location on the square — and that’s a good sign.

Special Kneads and Treats started out at 132 E. Crogan St. when the Kohlers bought the former Sweets on the Square in 2014. This week, the bakery began operating out of a bigger and better equipped location off the square at 156 Scenic Highway.

“We signed a lease in our previous location for three years,” said Michael Kohler, who owns Special Kneads with his wife, Tempa. “But we very quickly outgrew it.”

When Special Kneads first opened on the square, the operation was small. A handful of special-needs adults volunteered in the bakery, including the Kohlers’ son, Bradley, who suffers from a genetic chromosome disorder that can cause mild to severe mental impairment.

Besides that, the couple had only one full-time employee.

They hired Austin Kulp, a former Sweets on the Square employee who still works for the Kohlers. He said Tempa worked anywhere from 80 to 100 hours a week when the bakery first opened and that Michael came by before and

Co-founder Michael Kohler points out some popular choices to Kim Hays on Thursday at Special Kneads and Treats in Lawrenceville.

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When (the specialneeds employees are) working here, they’re not sitting on the couch at home. They want to be a part of something. They want to feel a sense of need. They want to feel a sense of pride.”

— Michael Kohler, owner of Special Kneads and Treats

after his 40-hour-a-week job to help open and close up.

“There would be days where it was like, well you know, Tempa’s got to go on the grocery run so I’ll run the store by myself — answer the phones, make the cupcakes, help the customers,” Kulp said.

At that point, the bakery was

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also still trying to figure out how to implement its outreach goal. Special Kneads sells cakes and other sweet treats to the public through its store, but that’s not its real mission.

It also gives away birthday cakes through nonprofits and food co-ops to families who wouldn’t normally be able to afford one.

Back in 2014, when they were still new, the Kohlers needed to search for opportunities to give their treats away. As a result, they had an appropriate amount of baking to fit in their 300-square-foot

kitchen.

Kohler said that changed quickly.

“Our core mission started with the birthday cakes,” he said. “But that kind of mushroomed.”

Today, Special Kneads partners with upward of 15 food co-ops and numerous Gwinnett nonprofits. They bake birthday cakes for kids celebrating their birthdays in Division of Family and Children Services care. They donate cupcakes for people graduating from the Rainbow Village program. And they provide the sweet treats pro-bono for any number of special needs proms, parties

DULUTH — In the weeks and months leading up to the annual Button Down Dash, office chatter around PakLite Inc. really heats up.

The custom foam manufacturer, which has an office on Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee, has made the 5K and 10K race put on by the Gwinnett Chamber one of its signature events for its employees.

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“There’s always chatter going on for months before and about a month after, so it’s a big deal to the company.”

The race has become a big deal in the community as there were about 950 runners registered, and with plenty of walk-ups and 1,000 bibs, race organizers turned people away.

One person who was at the front of the start line when the race began, and finished first in the 5K portion in 19:00 was Kevin Gibson of Suwanee, who works at Infinite Energy Center and considered the race in his “own backyard.”

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10K runners take to the course during the Gwinnett Chamber’s sixth annual Button Down Dash in Duluth. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

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A few days before cataract surgery, you will start antibiotic drops to decrease your risk of infection.

Cataract surgery is done one eye at a time starting with the eye that bothers you the most. Then typically after two weeks the cataract is removed from the other eye. The day of your cataract surgery, you will be given anesthesia to help relax you. Cataract surgery consists of making a small incision, removing the natural cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens. The procedure takes about 15 minutes, is virtually painless, and can even be done with a laser. Since the incision is so small, no sutures are needed.

The only restrictions are no heavy lifting and no rubbing the eye for one week after the surgery to allow the incision to heal. After the surgery, your surgeon may cover your eye with a patch before you go home. The next day, your surgeon will have you return for a follow-up visit. During your visit, the patch will be removed and your surgeon will check and make sure the eye is healing properly. Recovery is usually quick with a very low complication rate. The eye recovers and adapts surprisingly fast.

The majority of patients return to clear, brighter vision within a matter of days. Once you’ve had your cataract removed, they will never come back and you will never have to have cataract surgery again. Up to 30% of patients may develop clouding of the posterior capsule, termed a secondary membrane or secondary cataract, after cataract surgery. This is very easily and successfully treated with an outpatient laser procedure.

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Dam was occurring at the time, and the current and A man who drowned in water level were increased the Chattahoochee River at Medlock Bridge.” on Friday was trying to unSwiftwater rescue teams tangle a fishing line when from the Gwinnett and he got caught in a current Johns Creek fire departof water released upstream ments were called out to from Buford Dam, Gwinthe area at 4:58 p.m. to nett County fire officials search for the man, and a said.

Gwinnett County police Gwinnett Fire and helicopter was flown in to Emergency Services Capt. help them. U.S. Park SerTommy Rutledge said the vice Rangers also helped victim was fishing on the with the search. river with his brothers at Rutledge said officials Medlock Bridge Park in in the helicopter found the unincorporated Duluth. As body and led the Johns he tried to get back to the Creek rescue boat to the riverbank after wading out location at about 5:40 p.m. to a rock to free the line, the “Firefighters used pike current came through and poles and a rescue swimswept him away, accordmer in the water to recover ing to the fire department the lifeless victim,” Rutspokesman. ledge said. “He was found The man’s identity has in about 10 feet of water. not been released pending Rescuers on the boat initinotification of extended ated advanced life support family. measures but were dis“Witnesses said that he continued at the scene per went under and never resur- medical direction based on faced,” Rutledge said. “Wa- downtime, obvious trauma ter generation from Buford and no viable signs of life.”

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and a perforated bowel, according to warrants.

Boone suffered only minor injuries and was arrested after medical treatment. He was booked into Gwinnett jail that day at 8:20 a.m. and booked out later at 9:38 p.m., according to jail records.

A grand jury indicted Boone on eight charges including driving on the wrong side of the road, reckless driving, driving under the influence, serious injury by vehicle and homicide by vehicle.

The man’s body was turned over to the Gwinnett Medical Examiner’s Office so its staff could positively identify the body and determine the exact cause of death.

Rutledge said the man’s death is an example of the dangers people can face if they are on the Chattahoochee River when water is being released from Lake Lanier through Buford Dam. The fire department is warning people who go to the river for recreation to be mindful of the dam’s water generation schedule so they can avoid being on it when the water flows downstream.

“Be sure to read the posted warnings and stay alert to the changing river conditions,” Rutledge said.

“Wear a life jacket, especially if you don’t know how to swim. The river can quickly change from tranquil to turbulent and catch anyone unsuspecting off guard.”

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Suwanee app maker demonstrates tech to Woodall

BY CURT YEOMANS

40,000 people on the roads each year (because of accidents).”

Mulligan, who has worked in Imagine having your phone the transportation business for warn you if you’re driving too about 20 years, decided last year fast or if you’re approaching a red that although he had been talking light. about doing the TravelSafely For Bryan Mulligan, it doesn’t technology for a while, he wanted take much imagination. His to go ahead and do it.

Suwanee-based company, Ap“It was time to see if we could plied Information, is developing do something as a private seca smartphone app called Traveltor to save some of these 40,000 Safely that will do those things lives we lose each year, and I just and more for drivers in areas decided to do it,” he said. where the local government has Residents will have to wait a while before they can find Travelset up the technology to interact Safely in their app stores, though. with the app.

“We’ve got all of this stuff bunMulligan said the app won’t be dled together, and that’s where we able to the public until sometime came up with the idea of Travelin January at the earliest. It will be free, with Applied Information Safely as a comunity,” Mulligan making money for it by selling said. “It’s friends keeping friends communities the equipment to be safe using the connectivity of a part of the system so drivers can their cell phones with each other use it in those areas. and with the infrastructure.”

U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall got As a member of the U.S. a firsthand look at the technolHouse Committee on TransportaApplied Information President Bryan Mulligan, right, talks to U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall on Thursday about the tion and Infrastructure, Woodall ogy behind the app — which technology behind the TravelSafely smartphone app the Suwanee-based company is developing to help has some use for that expertise in won’t be released to the public drivers stay safe on roads. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans) until next year — this past week addressing traffic issues. He said when he toured Applied Informathe issue facing the committee is members who don’t have access figuring out how to address these tion’s office. He also got to see the fire truck is approaching. The said. “It knew I was in an area issues, and whether that involves to a company like this, who don’t fire truck could even send a signal of danger. I was going too fast, the test version of the system in have access to innovators like action when Mulligan took him to traffic lights that it’s approach- and so it will alert me and tell me using traditional means or going this. for a demonstration drive in the ing to have it open a path for the I’m going too fast. Over here, it’s in a new direction.

“How are we going to make “To have folks willing to share truck so it can get to the scene of telling me the status of the traffic Suwanee area.

The TravelSafely app is in roads safer,” he said. “We can their expertise with us means a fire sooner. light ahead.” the testing phase with Applied build more lanes of interstate in we’re going to get better policy at Similarly, the system can be set Since the app is in the testing Information’s employees using the end of the day.” up so that it knows when a driver phase, engineers back at Applied order to keep congestion down technology it has installed for or we can deploy technology to At its core, TravelSafely is a is traveling faster than the posted Information’s office decided to local governments to see how it keep congestion down. What system that relies on the internet speed limit, when they are in a throw up a red light warning as works. In Marietta, smart city you’re going to find when folks being the place where different school zone, when they are apthe car Mulligan was driving technology has been installed, are bringing their own solutions pieces of technology talk to each proaching a red light among other approached the intersection of allowing fire trucks, for exmaple, other through the program’s sys- things or even when a red light is Peachtree Industrial Boulevard is that we’re going to get to make those choices. Are we going to go to get to incidents sooner. tem. That could include anything about to turn green. and Eva Kennedy Road — even In Gwinnett, the test app uses from cellphones that have the At one point during a demonthough the light was really green. 20th Century or are we going to information from 270 school bea- app communicating with each stration drive with the Daily Post, It was just a test to see what the go 21st Century?” cons installed for the county last “Free and reasonable people other, or beacons on public safety an alarm suddenly came blaring app would do if someone drove year to see how the technology can agree to disagree, but we’re vehicles communicating with from Mulligan’s phone as he apthrough the intersection despite works in school zones. going to have a chance on the the phones that are in the near proached a sign warning him to the warnings.

“We have a world-class expert vicinity. committee to give people a bigger slow down. A Siri-like voice then “Red light alarm,” the app’s within 50 miles of our district bang for their taxpayer dollar if A beacon on a fire truck, for came from his phone, offering voice said as the car entered the office and the best thing we we can replicate what Gwinnett example, will send a signal about him an additional warning. intersection. can do is take advantage of that County has done in terms of its its location to the TravelSafely “Speeding in low speed zone,” “This is the layer of safety intellect,” he said. “I can go school zones, or what Marietta system, which will then send an the phone said, prompting Multhat can help save some of these through the halls of Congress and alert to a driver who has the app has done in terms of its emerligan to slow down.

40,000 lives that are lost each there’s going to be 250-300 other on their phone to let them know gency vehicles.”

“That’s the app working,” he year,” Mulligan said. “We lose curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Dacula Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks, left, and Tracey Pritchard, head of school at Hebron Christian Academy, prepare for a ribbon-cutting Friday at Hebron to mark the opening of a new middle school and fine arts center.

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Hebron Christian celebrates new middle school, fine arts center

BY KEITH FARNER

nity as well.”

The need for the new Visit gwinnettdailypost.com 28,000 square-foot facility, for a photo gallery. officials said, was because As she looked over the the existing buildings swelling crowd inside the needed to be updated or Friday night for a ribbon new middle school and replaced. cutting ceremony. The fine arts center at Hebron While the elementary event was to celebrate the Christian Academy, Tracey first completed building in building is slated to open Pritchard leaned into the a $10 million multi-phase in 2018, Friday’s celebramicrophone and spoke tion was for the middle program that will makeschool and fine arts center. softly, almost at a whisper. over the campus, and add This new elementary “Isn’t this exciting,” said an elementary school by school facility is the final Pritchard, Hebron’s head next school year. phase that will combine of school.

“We want to be a HCA’s two campuses into Nearly a year to the day light in the community,” one campus at the 775 after a groundbreaking cer- Pritchard said. “We want Dacula Road location. emony was held in the rain to be an organization that The program was fueled with umbrellas, officials at the community feels comHebron Christian Acadfortable coming to and this by a fundraising campaign initiative called One HCA, emy on Friday bunched building is going to give using the scripture Eccleinto the new building set us that opportunity to not siastes 4:12, which states, for the first day of school only serve our students, in part, “A cord of three on Monday and orientation but to serve the commustrands is not quickly broken,” a nod to the connection between elementary, middle and high school.

Call 770-574-6220 The elementary school is expected to have a today to schedule a regulation size gym, music visit and free meal! conservatory with private music rooms for individual instruction and academic classrooms. Officials said this building represents the largest construction project in the history of Hebron Christian Academy.

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Protect eyes for the total solar eclipse Dear Dr. roacH: My mother is very concerned about the upcoming solar eclipse; due to all the warnings about not watching it with the naked eye, she is afraid that one of us will “accidentally look at the sky and go blind.” All the articles on the internet seem to deal with eye safety while actually watching the eclipse. While I understand that it would be best not to look at the sun at all, I am pretty sure that accidentally glancing at it for a second or two would be unlikely to cause permanent, total blindness. Would you be able to confirm this so that I can reassure her?

— B.M. ansWer: It is never safe to look at the sun without eye protection when any part of the sun’s bright disk is visible. The only time it is safe to look at the sun during a total eclipse is when the sun is totally obscured by the moon.

However, the sun is no more dangerous during an eclipse than it is when there is no eclipse, and we all catch a glimpse of it from time to time. The concern is that, during the rare event that is a solar eclipse, we will be so interested that we will forget all the warnings and stare at the unprotected sun for a prolonged time, which can cause damage, sometimes permanent, to the retina. Fortunately, there are several ways to safely look at an eclipse.

One that anyone can do is to make a pinhole camera, which keeps you from looking directly at the sun. Or, for a few dollars, you can get a pair of ISO-certified eclipseviewing glasses. These can be ordered from https:// tinyurl.com/eye-eclipse and many other places, but the site above has lots of good information about eye safety.

Dear Dr. roacH: As a 72-year-old woman (who feels like she’s 60), I noticed recently that I am losing hair.

My hair is receding in the front and my part is getting wider. I also have some loss at the back of my scalp. My internist sent me to a dermatologist. She received several blood test results from my internist and scheduled additional blood tests. All my other tests (thyroid, CBC, colonoscopy, etc.) are normal.

My blood tests show that I’m low in iron (iron saturation is 10 percent). The dermatologist called and said that being low in iron could be one reason I’m losing hair. She also said it’s genetics (all in the family). She recommended I take biotin, iron and Rogaine orally; take a hair-growth vitamin; and use care when dying/ blow-drying/curling my hair (meaning, do it less often).

Since taking Rogaine, my hair has become really frizzy (like Brillo) and dull-looking.

It’s only been several weeks of following this program, but I’m wondering whether any of this will help. Since I first noticed my problem, I’ve noticed so many other women with this problem as well.

— H.S. ansWer: My experience is that these recommendations, all of which are reasonable, have variable results.

From the perspective of an internist, while I’m glad your colonoscopy was OK, I still would like to know why your iron level is low. I suggest that you get back with your internist to evaluate the other possibilities.

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The peace is sometimes just a cold war Dear amy: I have four adult children and three grandchildren. They all live 2.5 hours away and have very successful, fulfilling lives. My husband and I couldn’t be prouder. They usually call every week or so and I send an occasional text or email. The problem is our daughter-in-law, who wants nothing to do with us. She is the mother of our only grandchildren.

She refuses to visit, especially on the holidays. When we visit, she is pleasant, but seems to barely tolerate us.

We want to see more of our grandsons but we are not permitted to babysit, and if I ask to take them to the park, etc., she ignores me, hoping I will let it go (which I do to keep the peace).

I have spent many a sleepless night trying to figure out what I have done to her and cannot think of a thing.

Honestly, in the 10 years they have been married I have never said a mean word or offered advice, even with new babies.

I say nothing to my son. I know he sees her treatment of us and feels guilty, but fighting about it isn’t worth it to him.

I agree that his wife has to come first, but we’re not sure if our other three children plan on having kids, so these may be our only grandchildren.

alone-time with them.

We’d love to be more involved in their lives, and hope you can help us to find ways to do that.

If there is something you think we need to do differently, please let us know. We are absolutely bananas about the boys and want to be closer to Amy Dickinson all of you.”

You are trying. Good The boys love to see for you. us and I have heard the Dear amy: Seven oldest asking if he can go years ago my older sister home with grandma and died at 45 after a difficult grandpa and mom always battle with cancer. says no!

I recently visited her We just came home two daughters (now 26 from a visit and it was and 23) who live in the worse than ever. I am de- Midwest, never went to pressed over the situation college and are making and do not know what to do at restaurant jobs on do. their own.

— Anxious Grandma They told me they Dear anxious: haven’t been in commuYou have kept silent in nication with their dad, order to keep the peace, who lives in the same but this doesn’t really city, since he remarried seem like peace, so much last September. Accordas a cold war. You have ing to them, he is focused nothing to lose at this now on his new wife and point, and so I hope you her daughters and can and your husband will only see them if his new be brave enough to have wife is present. a conversation with your He is upset because one son and daughter-in-law, of them stepped out durrespectfully asking them ing the wedding because if there is a specific reashe was having a hard son they seem so hesitant time and returned shortly to let you play a larger after. His reaction seems role in the lives of their unwarranted. children.

I’ve been told by other You might want to draft family members that I an email where you say, should intervene and en“We notice that when it courage their dad to concomes to the kids, you nect with his daughters seem hesitant about letagain. Is this my place? ting us spend very much I also feel like I should

Ask Amy

step in with more support to my nieces, but living in New York makes that difficult.

— Loving Uncle Dear uncle: Yes, you should be in touch with your nieces’ father.

Tell him that you had a great visit with his girls and that they expressed a wish to see him more often. That’s it. Don’t give advice and don’t step in further. Just put it out there.

You can be a supportive presence with these young women, even from a distance. Text them now and then, and (if you can swing it) send them tickets to visit you.

Dear amy: After reading your advice to “Only an Acquaintance,” I would like to add that many couples facing infertility find it helpful to join a support group.

Resolve.org is a good resource, based on my prior experience as a nurse in an infertility clinic.

— Vicki Levy, RN Dear Vicki: Thank you for the recommendation!

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. com. Readers may send postal mail to Amy Dickinson, c/o Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

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Consider your professional options and what you want to do with your time. Make improvements to your home, relationships and to yourself if you want to feel better about your future.

Don’t feel pressured to fit in or to follow the crowd.

Do your own thing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your generosity will be taken advantage of if you try to impress someone or buy love. Offer only what you can afford and let your popularity rely on your sparkling personality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Use your imagination when dealing with children or someone you want to collaborate with. A change to your appearance or in your social group will enhance your reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Channel your energy into making your place comfy and convenient, but don’t make changes without first getting the consent of anyone who may be affected by them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Make a promise to someone special. Don’t expect everyone to agree with a decision you make regarding your personal life or relationships. Follow your heart and do what’s best for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — The past will be your guide to making wise choices in the future. Don’t trust someone who doesn’t live up to your expectations. If you want something done right, do it yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Reconnect with an old friend.

You’ll be intrigued by the information you are given, but that doesn’t mean you should invest in someone else. Indulgent situations and tendencies are best avoided.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You have more options than you realize. Take time to go over personal documents that will give you a better understanding of a situation that has the potential to improve your life.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Impulsive reactions to emotional situations that stem from an assumption someone makes will result in anger or regret.

Minor accidents will occur if you aren’t careful.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Helping others or doing a good deed will make a lasting impression and boost your reputation. Socialize with others or take part in an event that requires high energy.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Don’t let what others do sway you. If someone is acting impulsive, you are best off keeping your distance and protecting your possessions, assets and personal information.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Taking a day trip or participating in something you feel can make a difference to someone or to your community will be satisfying. You will meet someone extraordinary.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — Get together with friends or relatives.

The information divulged at a gathering will help you make an important decision that will influence your spending habits and lifestyle.

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Peachtree Corners Friday house fire displaces family luxury apartments under construction

By Curt yeomans

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A Lawrenceville-area family was left without a

By Curt yeomans is expected to be open by place to stay Friday after a curt.yeomans next summer. The comfire heavily damaged their @gwinnettdailypost.com plex, which Brand Proper- home. ties is developing, will be Gwinnett County Fire Peachtree Corners is located on 14 acres at 510 and Emergency Services getting a new luxury apart- Guthridge Court, which Capt. Tommy Rutledge ment community that is is off Peachtree Industrial said firefighters were designed to appeal to milBoulevard and Reps Miller called to the home on lennials.

Road.

Turtle Creek Way and The new Echo Lakeside The development is Blue Heron Way in unincommunity will be located expected to have a numcorporated Lawrenceville in Technology Park Atlanta ber of features ranging at 1:17 p.m. on a report of area, taking its name from from traditional apartment smoke coming from the the two adjoining lakes complex amenities, such as roof. that it will sit on. Once a clubhouse, fitness center Rutledge said neighbors completed, it will offer 295 and pool, to some less tra- had tried to alert anyone one and two bedroom units ditional offerings, includinside the home of the that are expected to fall in ing as a cyber cafe and an smoke, and police who the $1,000 to $1,900 price Uber lobby. It’s location arrived at the scene before range. on the lakes will provide the firefighters also tried “Echo Lakeside is an it with a boat dock, a dog to get inside to make sure important investment for park, hiking and biking no one was home. They our city in terms of livtrails and, of course, lake couldn’t get past the heat ability for our millennial access. and smoke though, the fire workforce, many of which The apartments themdepartment spokesman hold technology-based jobs selves are expected to have said. in Technology Park and stainless steel appliances, “Firefighters arrived to surrounding office parks,” 9-foot ceilings and design- find heavy smoke showMayor Mike Mason said in er cabinetry. ing from a two-story, a statement. “The conve“We are thrilled to nience of nearby residential bring Echo Lakeside to rental space will ensure that Peachtree Corners,” Brand the city continues drawing Properties CEO Brand

By Keith Farner a dynamic workforce to fill Morgan said in a statethese important positions.” ment. “We think the seren- keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com Peachtree Corners and ity of the surroundings, Brand Properties officoupled with the high-end cials broke ground on the Move On When Ready amenities will make Echo development on Thursday, Lakeside the community of is one of the more popular and the city has announced choice for the growing job programs on high school the residential community and college campuses market.” across the state.

The program, which allows high school students to earn college credits GWINNETT COUNTY before they graduate from SHERIFF’S OFFICE high school, is seeing subWaNTEd IN GWINNETT stantial growth at Gwinnett Technical College. And thanks to a $20,000 grant from AT&T, that popularity is expected to rise.

The grant, which was announced this week, is through AT&T’s Aspire program that’s designed to enhance community outHong Anh Mohammad Saulo Duong reach and provide scholarAbusenenh CamposCastillo ships for Gwinnett Tech Charges: Charges: Four students seeking computer Aggravated counts of deposCharges: science careers. assault, batit account fraud, Felony probation tery, robbery School officials said five counts of violation by threat and forgery and five Gwinnett Tech’s Move On participation in counts of theft When Ready program has gang activity by taking seen a 50 percent increase in enrollment with area

Gwinnett County firefighters battle a fire that heavily damaged a home at Turtle Creek Way and Blue Heron Way in unincorporated Lawrenceville on Friday. No one was home when the fire broke out, and the cause is still under investigation. (Special Photo)

wood-frame house on a basement,” Rutledge said.

“There was an active fire on the second floor and in the attic as crews made entry to combat the blaze and conduct a primary search.

Firefighters deployed multiple handlines to extinguish the fire and also set up the aerial ladder to gain access to the roof over the

center of the house.”

Rutledge said crews got the fire under control at 1:40 p.m., about 17 minutes after they arrived at the scene. The second floor and attic were heavily damaged by the fire, and that smoke and heat got into the rest of the home as a result. As it turned out, no one was home when

public safety officials arrived, but Rutledge said the fire displaced two adults and three children.

“The blaze is currently under investigation by the fire department,” Rutledge said. “Fire investigators have talked with one of the occupants who reported to the scene late this afternoon.”

GTC receives $20K grant from AT&T

Maxwell High School student Mayra Martinez learns clinical applications for her health care science program. Gwinnett Tech recently received a $20,000 grant from aT&T to support its Move On When Ready program which has seen a 50 percent increase in enrollment with area high school students. a record 1,575 Move On When Ready students enrolled at Gwinnett Tech during the 2016-17 academic year and enrollment continues to grow with almost 2,000 applications already received for the fall semester. (Special Photo)

high school students. A record 1,575 Move On When Ready students enrolled at Gwinnett Tech during the 2016-17 academic year and enrollment continues to grow with

almost 2,000 applications already received for the fall semester.

The program is available to all high school students, ages 14 and older, from private, public and home

study programs. Move On When Ready covers post-secondary tuition, mandatory fees and books, for up to 15 credit hours per semester. Students can take classes online or oncampus, at a day or time that is convenient for their schedule.

College-bound students can complete core classes through the program that will transfer to both Technical College System of Georgia and University System of Georgia schools, as well as many private colleges and universities.

“AT&T is a welcome partner to Gwinnett Tech,” Karen Howell, director of Move On When Ready at Gwinnett Tech said in a press release. “Because of AT&T and their commitment to education, we are able to reach and support more students on their journey toward careers in Georgia’s most in-demand fields.”

Police identify suspect in auto thefts, chase From staFF reports

Joshua Scott Jones, 28, was still in GwinGwinnett County police nett Medical Center as of Lourenco Kevin Tiffany have released the identity Friday afternoon, though Marcus Reed Johnson Michelle of the man accused of Cpl. Michele Pihera Wise Charges: Charges: Robstealing a police car and said he would likely be Felony probation bery, harassing Charges: three other vehicles, comtransferred to Gwinnett violation communications Felony probation mitting several hit-andCounty jail at some point and more violation runs and, finally, crashing later that day. on Peachtree Industrial Jones’ police chase TIPS: 770-619-6838 Boulevard in Norcross began when a Gwinnett OR 770-619-6840 following a police chase County police officer on Thursday. responded to a hit-andrun at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Britt Road in unincorporated NorLIMITED TIME ONLY cross about 1:15 p.m. The suspect was driving a box truck, which police later realized had been stolen from a QuikTrip at 2040 Beaver Ruin Road in unincorporated Norcross.

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From there, it seemed like a standard arrest. The officer cuffed the Jones’ hands behind his back and sat him in the back seat of the patrol car. Upon further investigation, the officer found out that the suspect was wanted in Forsyth County.

That’s where the arrest’s normalcy ended.

As the officer was walking back to his patrol car, he allegedly saw that Jones had somehow maneuvered his hands to his front and squeezed through the 12-inch-by12-inch window separating the back of the car from the front.

“The suspect jumped into the driver’s seat and drove off with the patrol car at 1:57 p.m.,” Pihera said.

Gwinnett Police’s dispatch monitored the stolen patrol car and gave officers real-time updates on its location, but by the time they caught up to it at a nearby golf course, Heritage Golf Links, about 2:06 p.m., Jones was gone. Witnesses told officers he’d stolen a Ford F-150 pickup truck from the maintenance building.

Jones then allegedly drove the F-150 to a Taco Bell on Jimmy Carter Boulevard where he left it before stealing a blue and silver pickup truck.

“After stealing the pickup truck, he fled to the north into the city of Duluth,” Pihera said.

“It was reported that he committed several hit-

and-runs in the Walmart parking lot on Pleasant Hill Road before traveling back southbound on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.”

The owner of the stolen pickup truck had left an electronic device in his truck and was able to update officers on the suspect’s location.

At the same time, officers were searching both on the ground and by air via helicopter. Then an officer caught up to Jones just south of Technology Parkway South on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. He performed a pursuit intervention technique on the blue and silver pickup truck.

“The truck swerved and eventually flipped onto its side in the median at about 2:36 p.m.,” Pihera said. “The officers immediately called for an ambulance.”

Through all of this, Jones was still handcuffed. He was also conscious and alert when a police officer escorted him to Gwinnett Medical Center.

Police believe Jones committed anywhere from six to eight hitand-runs and stole four vehicles. A total of four patrol cars were damaged during the chase.

“Once the suspect is discharged from the hospital, he will face multiple charges for hit-andrun and stealing motor vehicles,” Pihera said.

Both the box truck and the F150 were returned to their owners.

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world&nation world Iran’s Rouhani: U.S. undermining nuclear deal Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was sworn in for a second term Saturday in front of more than 100 foreign dignitaries as he accused the United States of undermining the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the major world powers.

Rouhani was a key architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement with the United States, the European Union and other partners, known officially as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

The deal led to the lifting of most international sanctions against Iran in return for curbs on its nuclear program.

“The actions of the U.S. regarding the implementation show that the U.S. can’t be trusted,” Rouhani said.

“The world should know that any abrogation pertaining to the agreement would face the unanimous reaction of the nation and the government of Iran.”

In what appeared to be a direct dig at President Donald Trump, Rouhani said, “We do not wish to engage with those who are newcomers to the political arena but wish to tell the veteran politicians and diplomats we can maintain and continue working in the framework of the joint plan.”

Police: British model kidnapped for porn auction A 20-year-old British model was kidnapped in Milan, Italy, to be auctioned off on a pornographic website on the dark Web, the Italian State Police said Saturday.

The model, who has not been named, was assaulted, drugged, handcuffed and stuck in a travel bag, police said in a statement.

A 30-year-old Polish national who resides in the United Kingdom was arrested on kidnapping charges.

Lukasz Herba was arrested July 17 outside the British consulate in Milan while accompanying the woman, said Lorenzo Bucossi, the head of the Milan Police Mobile Command unit.

It was not immediately clear why the suspect took the model to the consulate.

Thousands advocate for breast-feeding in Philippines Thousands of Filipino mothers gathered Saturday to breast-feed their babies together on the sidelines of the 50th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila.

More than 2,000 mothers took part in the event, which marked the culmination of the ASEAN regional breast-feeding forum, CNN Philippines reported.

The event was dubbed Hakab Na! — a reference to a baby latching onto a mother’s breast — and was touted as the largest gathering of breast-feeding families in the Philippines, according to organizer and advocacy group Breastfeeding Pinay.

— From wire reports

Venezuelan assembly ousts AG

By Jason Hanna, Flora cHarner and leyla santiago

people ‘This Is Us’ loses Emmy nomination

“This Is Us” has a different reason to shed a tear.

Venezuela’s newly inThe hit NBC show lost stalled National Constituent one of its 11 Emmy nomiAssembly fired attorney gennations on Friday after eral and regime critic Luisa the Television Academy Ortega Diaz in a unanimous disqualified its submission vote Saturday morning, days for “outstanding contemafter she said she’d investiporary costumes.” gate allegations of fraud in “Having reviewed the the elections that established ‘Moonshadow’ episode of the body.

‘This Is Us,’ the Awards The assembly, which has Committee noted that the wide-ranging powers and entrant unfortunately misis expected to rewrite the calculated the proportion Venezuelan Constitution at of scenes that were period Forces in Venezuela bar Luisa Ortega Diaz, left, and employees from entering the atthe behest of leftist Presiversus contemporary,” torney general’s office Saturday. (Photo: CNN) dent Nicolás Maduro, also a Televison Academy has prohibited Ortega from spokesman said in a statebuilding Saturday, pictures leader Delcy Rodriguez, a President Hugo Chavez’s leaving the country and has released by her press office former Venezuelan foreign leftist movement, Ortega re- ment to CNN. “In fact, the frozen her assets. show. minister, warned that “justice cently became a critic of the episode is predominately period. The entry (and The body of more than “This is a dictatorship will come” to some members government under Maduro, subsequent nomination) 530 members, virtually all of — the abuse that is being of the opposition.

Chavez’s handpicked sucare thereby disqualified.” whom are Maduro supportexperienced in Venezuela, With the ouster, Ortega cessor.

According to Emmy ers, loudly applauded the the repression,” Ortega told has lost immunity from In recent months she rules, at least 51 percent vote, broadcast live on state- reporters there. prosecution that Venezuelan had spoken out against the of an episode’s costumes run VTV. The firing defied the government officials enjoy.

Venezuelan national guard The assembly was elected regional Organization of Venezuela’s Supreme Court and the Maduro government must be in a setting that takes place within the last last weekend in a national American States, whose issued a statement that she over human rights abuses 25 years to be eligible. vote boycotted by the opposi- human rights commission will be investigated over against protesters. She has Other shows nominated tion, which claims Maduro Saturday warned the Venezu- what it called serious violaalso opposed the National in the category include orchestrated it to bypass the elan government to guarantions and offenses as attorney Constituent Assembly.

“Big Little Lies,” “Emexisting, opposition-led leg- tee Ortega’s safety and allow general.

On Wednesday, she anislature. Critics say the new her to continue as attorney The assembly proposed nounced she would open an pire,” “Grace and Frankie” and “Transparent.” assembly could erase the last general. a “restructuring” of the atinvestigation into potential The Television Acadtraces of democracy in the It cited what it said were torney general’s office and voter fraud. emy said the “sixth-place South American country. comments by “high-ranking nominated Tarek William At issue was the governvote-getter — now the Just before she was fired, officials” indicating Ortega Saab, a Maduro ally and ment’s announcement that fifth nomination — will be government troops prevented may face prosecution by former ombudsman, to be the more than 8 million people identified by accountants Ortega and some of her sub- Maduro’s regime. new attorney general. The — about 41.53 percent of and will be revealed next ordinates from entering her The vote to remove Ortega United States issued sancregistered voters — went week.

Caracas office building. came a day after the assemtions against Saab in July. to the polls Sunday to elect More than three dozen bly’s members took oaths of Once a staunch supthe National Constituent troops stood outside the office. On Friday, assembly porter of the late Venezuelan Assembly.

After circus

CNN

nation Three Marines missing after aircraft ‘mishap’ off Australia

U.S. military aircraft and boats scoured waters off Australia’s east coast Saturday for three Marines involved in what the Marines Corps is calling a “mishap” with an MV-22 aircraft.

Twenty-three of the 26 personnel on board have been rescued, the U.S. Marine Corps said.

Small boats and aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group are carrying out the search and rescue operation, according to the Marine Corps.

The U.S. military has been in the area for training exercises with the Australian military. The MV-22 is a vertical-launch aircraft, also known as an Osprey.

“The aircraft involved in the mishap had launched from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and was conducting regularly scheduled operations when the aircraft entered the water,” the Marine Corps said in a statement.

McMaster: ‘We have to provide all options’ on North Korea White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster said the possibility that North Korea could possess nuclear weapons capable of reaching the United States would be “intolerable” and could lead to a U.S. military response.

In an interview on MSN-

The crew of the USS Bonhomme Richard, which is the ship that the MV-22 Osprey took off from, posted this photo on its Facebook page of its mission off the Australian coast. The Ospreys were involved in the exercises off the Australian coast which resulted in the “mishap.”

(Photo: CNN)

BC that was taped Wednesday but aired Saturday, McMaster said of Pyongyang, “If they had nuclear weapons that can threaten the United States, it’s intolerable from the President’s perspective. Of course, we have to provide all options to do that, and that includes a military option.”

When asked by host Hugh Hewitt how concerned the American people should be about the possibility of a war with North Korea to end its nuclear threat, McMaster said Pyongyang poses an extreme danger.

Police say ‘destructive device’ behind mosque blast “A destructive device” appears to have caused a Saturday morning explosion at a mosque in Minnesota, police said, and the FBI is taking the lead into the investigation.

Authorities in Bloomington said no one was injured in the blast at the city’s Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center.

“Preliminary investigation indicates the explosion was caused by a destructive

device in violation of federal law,” police said via Twitter.

The Minneapolis FBI field office is now the lead investigative agency. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the agency.

Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Mike Hartley said officers received a report about the explosion around 5 a.m. local time Saturday.

Responding officers found damage to the building and smoke in the area, the police department said in a tweet.

At a news conference Saturday, a witness said the explosion happened around the time of morning prayers.

The witness described running outside after the blast and seeing a car driving away.

Miller could take on role in WH communications White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller is being considered for an elevated communications role, a White House official told CNN. There are internal discussions that Miller could be elevated to such a role in

addition to his current position as an adviser. White House chief strategist Steve Bannon favors the restructuring, but Miller might not necessarily have the title of communications director, the official said.

Meanwhile, CNN has reported that President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff, John Kelly, is eyeing his former Homeland Security spokesperson, David Lapan, for the role. Kelly ousted Anthony Scaramucci, who officially held the communications position for five days but was named to the post several days earlier, on Monday.

GM recalls about 700,000 Chevy, GMC trucks General Motors has recalled hundreds of thousands of Chevy and GMC pickups because of a potential steering issue.

The vehicles may have a software problem that can cause them to spontaneously lose their electric power steering assistance for about one second, according to the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“If (the power steering) assist is lost and suddenly returned, the driver could lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash,” NHTSA said in a public document.

The cars are particularly vulnerable to the issue when a driver performs low-speed turns, according to NHTSA. More than 690,000 vehicles — model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierra trucks — are potentially affected by the issue.

— From wire reports

closure, Marvel superheroes come to rescue

The company that reluctantly shut down the 146-year-old Ringling Bros. circus in May is back on tour, this time with one of Hollywood’s most bankable assets: Marvel superheroes.

“Marvel Universe Live!

Age of Heroes” marks the first tour for Feld Entertainment since closing the circus, but it’s the second time Feld has toured with a Marvel-themed show.

“Audiences are always evolving and what we’re seeing now is that they’ve gravitated toward more specific and niche types of entertainment,” said Chris Nobles, associate producer of “Age of Heroes,” which is the largest Feld production ever.

It brings together top characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man, whose latest film proved Marvel’s enduring power with an overperforming $117 million in its domestic debut.

The strategy for Feld is simple: Focus on a hot brand that, unlike the circus, is already in front of consumers year-round via movies and merchandising.

The company first dabbled in the Marvel universe when it licensed characters for its Monster Truck Jam. That relationship expanded in 2012.

“We went to Marvel with the idea of bringing their characters to life in a live show,” said Juliette Feld, the company’s chief operating officer and a producer of “Age of Heroes.”

— From wire reports

Tips on how to avoid buying ‘bogus’ solar eclipse glasses

By Jackie Wattles CNN

In case you haven’t heard, it’s not safe to look directly at a solar eclipse.

To safely view the epic solar eclipse that will cut a dramatic shadow across the United States on Aug. 21, you’ll need a special pair of ultra-dark sunglasses. Without them, the sun’s rays could cause permanent damage

Must read to your eyes.

But as demand for these glasses has skyrocketed, scams have entered the market.

The American Astronomical Society said earlier this week that it updated its safety advice “in response to alarming reports” of unsafe “eclipse viewers” popping up online.

The organization says buyers should be skeptical of glasses even if they’re stamped with an ISO seal — which has been used in the past to indicate which glasses comply with standards set by the International Organization for Standardization.

“It now appears that some companies are printing the ISO logo and certification label on fake eclipse glasses and hand-

held solar viewers made with materials that do not block enough [light],” AAS said.

Some vendors are even going so far as to put falsified test results on their websites to support their bogus claims, AAS said.

To help combat the fraudsters, the organization posted a list of vendors from which you can snag a pair of glasses that are guaranteed to work.

Some of the places AAS recommends to shop online are EclipseGlasses.com, Celestron, Explore Scientific and Meade Instruments.

The organization also has a list of retailers that stock glasses made by verified manufacturers at some (but not all) of their locations. They include 7-Eleven, Best Buy, Lowe’s and Walmart.

Most eclipse viewers are priced at around $2 or $3.

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Gwinnett libraries offering free glasses for eclipse

By Curt yeomans

risking damage to their eyes. The Georgia Public Library Service recently announced plans to distribDon’t know where to find ute the glasses, as well as a the special glasses needed list of participating library to watch the solar eclipse systems. on Aug. 21? Just head to “Georgia’s public librarthe local library. ies are delighted to enhance The Gwinnett County this much-anticipated event Public Library system, like by providing eclipse glasses many other library systems and learning resources for around the state, will have patrons of all ages,” State free glasses for residents, Librarian Julie Walker said allowing them a chance to in a statement. “The sky watch the eclipse without is the limit at your public curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

library!”

In all, a total of 2 million eclipse glasses will be distributed across 39 library systems. While Gwinnett is one of those systems, neighboring systems in Hall, Forsyth, Fulton, DeKalb, Barrow, Jackson and Walton counties are also included on the list.

The glasses are being offered through a partnership between the state library service, Google, the Space Science Institute’s

National Center for Interactive Learning’s STAR_Net, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Research Corporation for Science Advancement.

State library service officials recommend people who want a pair of eclipse glasses contact their local system about when and where the glasses will be available. Gwinnett County Public Libraries spokesman Clifford Ibarrondo said the system at this point is just

telling county residents that a limited number of glasses will be available.

Several Gwinnett library branches are planning to have eclipse parties on Aug. 21.

“Customers can check the events calendar for upcoming programs at www. gwinnettpl.org,” he said.

The eclipse is expected to make its presence known in Georgia with the path of the total eclipse passing through far northeastern

Georgia. The rest of the state, including Gwinnett, will see a partial solar eclipse.

Even though Gwinnett itself is not in the total eclipse’s path, it is close enough that residents in the Braselton area will see 99 percent of the sun obscured by the moon, according to interactive eclipse tools provided by NASA. Residents in southwestern Gwinnett will see a 98 percent of the sun eclipsed.

Surgical equipment donated to GTC Teacher indicted on charges related to sex with student

By Keith Farner

keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

Students in Gwinnett Technical College’s surgical technology program have received an infusion of equipment, including an endoscope, flat screen monitor, light source, camera processor, camera head and light cord.

The operating room equipment came from Karl Storz EndoscopyAmerica Inc. in order to help students learn surgical procedures and today’s technology to efficiently, effectively and safely assist surgeons and surgical teams. Some of the employers graduates work for are hospitals, outpatient clinics and within physician groups.

“We are thrilled to receive this equipment,” TC Parker, surgical technology program director, said in a press release. “It is critical to the education of our students — and to quality patient care — that they train on the very latest operating room technology. The new-

By Cailin o’Brien

Henderson’s alleged victim A Parkview High reported School math teacher and the affair football coach accused to school of carrying on a sexual officials.

Michael relationship with a student Parkview Henderson for at least two years was Princiindicted on child molesta- pal Kristian Dermid then tion and sexual assault reported it to Gwinnett charges on Wednesday.

County Public Schools Gwinnett County Public Police, who investigated Schools police arrested the relationship.

Michael Henderson, 32, The victim reportedly at about 11:30 a.m. May confirmed the allegations 19 after the school system against her teacher. Henderson initially denied he’d investigated Henderson done anything wrong. But Medical professionals pose for a picture for an announcement of Gwinnett Technical and found that he’d been College receiving surgical equipment from Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. Back allowing a student to “per- eventually, he admitted to a row from left, Crit Fisher, Storz Representative; Josh Coscodar, Gwinnett Medical Cen- form oral sex on him nusexual relationship. ter Lawrenceville. Front row from left, Samantha Solaski, Storz Representative; Jen- merous times at Parkview Henderson was one of nifer Sheehan, Emory University Midtown; Jax Byrd, Piedmont Athens. (Special Photo) High School,” according three high school teachers in Gwinnett to face similar to the affidavit. ly donated equipment mir- skills through simulation tion Exam, earning the The girl was reportedly charges because of contact rors are found in operating surgical procedures. with students in May. Certified Surgical Technol- a student in Henderson’s rooms across the country.

Ronnie Jackson, a Gwinnett Tech’s Surgiogist credential awarded class.

Meadowcreek High School In the Gwinnett Tech surgi- cal Technology program by the National Board of A grand jury found physical education teacher cal suites, students gain has a 100 percent pass rate Surgical Technology and probable cause on Tuesand track coach resigned knowledge and hone their on the National CertificaSurgical Assisting. day to accuse Henderson and was arrested on May of having the student 18 after a member of perform oral sex on him the school’s track team at least three times in accused him of sexually serious, competitive athtwo different locations •From Page 1A assaulting her. letes, to parents pushing in Parkview High School of cold water from a Meanwhile, Providence strollers and others who between August 2015 and Christian substitute teacher Primerica volunteer at the thought it was a good idea February 2016. and coach Derren Evans finish line. until about mile two.

He’s also accused of “It’s a hard course, but Proceeds from the event asking the girl to send him was arrested on May 17 a fun course,” he said of benefit the eight Rotary a picture of her naked chest and charged with sexual the layout that starts on assault after a student said Clubs of Gwinnett. Jenin February 2015.

Sugarloaf Parkway and he repeatedly came on to nifer Hendrickson of the Three other students wraps around in front of her.

Gwinnett Rotary said the who were friends with Infinite Energy Center. funds would go toward “That hill there at the end polio eradication efforts. is just brutal.”

Money put toward that In its sixth year, the cause will be matched two •From Page 1A multiple citations. race has become a reguto one by the Bill and MeIn the violator-funded Rhea Frendt, left, and Deven Cason help runners get linda Gates Foundation. lar on many calendars school day last year. The program, the advertised registered for the race during the Gwinnett Chamber’s as it sits in early August overall average is 98 per Hendrickson and Gibfine rates are $300 for the sixth annual Button Down Dash in Duluth. (Photo: Karl son each said the Chamas the back-to-school school day, and the district first offense, $750 for the L. Moore) season ramps up and counted 46,794 citations ber did a good job creatsecond offense and $1,000 was Pak-Lite with 145 people return from vacathrough the end of the munity, it’s a great way to ing a festive atmosphere for a third or greater oftions. Gwinnett Chamber people registered. get your brand out. So it’s that makes people want to 2016-17 school year. fense within five years.

President Dan Kaufman “Organizations underLast school year alone, great to see major organi- give back to the Chamber.

They have 30 days to pay said companies and orga- stand not only what it there were 16,263 citations the fine or opt to challenge zations around the region “I think it’s something nizations have helped it does for you health wise, get together as a team as issued. that all business people it in court. become a team event even but it’s a great team-build- opposed to just individu“While we do believe and individuals have a But in Gwinnett County where large groups come ing exercise,” Kaufman there’s been a slight imals.” responsibility to do, but Recorder’s Court, the first offenses are knocked down together in the name of said. “It’s a great way to provement in the driving The race includes a they just make it really camaraderie. The largest connect with the compublic’s behavior, there are to $200, and a second ofvariety of runners, from fun,” Hendrickson said. still too many illegal passes fense could be — and has been — reduced to as little putting Gwinnett children as $300. Those settlements at risk,” district spokes•From Page 1A our arms, now,” said Court- funding. But it does mean we baked,’” he said. “And woman Sloan Roach said. come after the motorists ney Southerland as she appear in court, admit li“It is important that we the Kohlers can bring on (Sweet will) be like, ‘Oh, and functions. put the finishing touches continue efforts to educate ability and accept the offer some wait-listed adults as today, we baked 112 Recently, Kohler said on pineapple-upside down volunteers. motorists about the law and from a county prosecutor. vanilla cupcakes, but on the shop has been going The school system works cupcakes on Thursday, the “We’re hoping to bring Tuesday, we baked only 60 about the importance of through an average of 15 bakery’s second day in the in a minimum of 20 to 30 staying alert when you see with a third-party, for-profit vanilla cupcakes.’” firm from Arizona, Redto 20 of their 9-inch-bynew kitchen. Southerland a stopped school bus and off that list,” Kohler said.

In society, Kulpe is 13-inch birthday cakes a and her younger brother Kohler said for these considered “disabled,” but students getting on or off of flex Traffic Systems in an agreement that some have week. Cupcakes have been have worked as paid emthe bus.” adults, the chance to work, at Special Kneads, he’s a questioned. Critics suggest disappearing at the rate of ployees at Special Kneads even without a paycheck, Money generated valuable member of a team the process of deal-making 1,500 to 2,000 a month. for the past two years. could be life-changing. working to make a real dif- from the program is split “That is a pretty conserin court is tantamount to Special Kneads now “When they’re working ference in his community. between GCPS, Gwinnett vative number,” he said. employs 16 special-needs County and Redflex Traffic a racket, though school here, they’re not sitting Kohler said Special “There’s weeks where we adults, like Southerland, on the couch at home,” he Kneads’ move to a bigger Systems, the company that district officials have mainmight blow through 4,000 who are paid minimum tained that the system is installs the cameras. said. “They want to be a space will help create cupcakes. That’s not only only aimed at better enforcwage. A handful of others In fiscal 2017, Redflex part of something. They a sense of purpose for ing the law against illegally for the storefront but also volunteer. And even more received $1.91 million, want to feel a sense of people like Sweet — and passing stopped buses. for the programs that we want a chance to work at GCPS received $956,150 need, they want to feel a more treats for people in Some residents have do.” the bakery. Kohler said and Gwinnett County sense of pride.” need of something a little Less than two years criticized the program Special Kneads has a waitKulpe said he’s watched sweet. But the bakery isn’t received $956.998.50. into their three-year lease, ing list of 160 names. for not leaving evidence Overall, the program has as special-needs adults done expanding. Kohler the Kohlers realized their of a citation on a driver’s Some of those waitgenerated $10.29 million who came in as volunteers said he’d eventually like 300-square-foot kitchen record, which could make listed adults and current over the years found talents to have a main distribution since inception. just wasn’t cutting it. insurance rates rise. employees are bound to GCPS has used its porthat made them invaluable center manned by employ“In order for us to do According to Georgia wheelchairs or walkers. tion of the money to buy members of the team — ees with all levels of dismore, we just needed a law, vehicles traveling in The new Special Kneads school buses. something they’d never abilities. The distribution bigger kitchen,” Kohler both directions must stop kitchen facilitates those In a little more than a had a chance to feel before. center of his dreams would when a school bus activates said. “We needed more disabilities in a way the year, it’s purchased 93 He pointed to Eric Sweet, feed store fronts all over its stop arm on a two-lane capacity in order for us to old kitchen couldn’t. Silver an assistant baker, as an buses for $8 million, and Gwinnett, which would produce more and do more work tables in the new Roach said 22 of those bus- road or a multi-lane road example. Sweet sometimes employ special-needs with what our core mission kitchen can be lowered to talks a little slowly and adults with higher levels of es were bought with money with no median or barrier.

Vehicles traveling in the is.” wheelchair height with a from this program at $1.9 his mind works differently ability Their new Scenic same direction as a school hand crank. than most.

He said Special Kneads’ million. The balance was Highway location feaThe bigger, betterbought with SPLOST/bond bus must always stop, but But Sweet understands growth over the coming tures a 2,600-square-foot motorists traveling in the equipped kitchen doesn’t and other budgeted funds. and remembers numbers in years will be fed by one kitchen. Not only can the opposite direction can necessarily mean Special District officials have a way “that is astonishing,” simple question. new kitchen handle more proceed with caution when Kneads will be able to hire Kulpe said.

“How much can we do,” said that many of the there is an unpaved median baking, it can also handle more paid employees from violations happen on busy “You’ll be like, ‘Oh, Kohler said. “And how or concrete barrier separatmore bakers. the waiting list. Kohler four- or five-lane roads, shoot, I forgot to write many people can we help “There’s room to move ing the opposing lanes. said that requires more and many motorists have down how many cupcakes to just spread the love?” cailin.obrien @gwinnettdailypost.com

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Tax services manager earns Level II certification curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

A six-year employee of the Gwinnett County Tax Assessor’s Office recently received the highest level of certification available to a government finance officer, county officials announced this week.

Tax Service Manager Lisa Ballouk received Local Finance Officer Level II certification from the

University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. As M part of her Lisa Ballouk work to get the certification, she took classes on government accounting and also took on an effort to overhaul the Tax Assessor’s Office website with a goal of making it more user-

friendly while offering more information.

“You learn a lot but I didn’t feel overwhelmed,” she said in a statement.

“It’s a huge amount of information. It’s a wonderful overview of all the different departments and all the laws the County has to abide by. It gives you a true understanding of governmental fund accounting.”

Ballouk is part of a small circle within Gwin-

nett County government because there have only been 11 county employees who have attained Level II certification from the Carl Vinson Institute.

Although she has been in the Tax Assessor’s Office for six years, she has been an employee of Gwinnett County government for 11 years. In her current role, she manages the Tax Assessor’s Office’s call center and service county.

She also manages

obituaries LOGANVILLE

Mark Bennett Mark Bennett, age 53, of Loganville, GA passed away July 30, 2017.

Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/ PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999. www.crowellbrothers.com

LAWRENCEVILLE

W. Mahlon Burson W. “Mahlon” Burson, Jr., age 90, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2017.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 70 years, Mavis McElhannon Burson of the home; son & daughter-in-law, William Bruce “Bill” Burson and his wife, Gail of Braselton, GA and their family, Lance & Deana Burson, children, Taylor, Lyla and Carly all of Sugar Hill, GA, Dee Dee Burson of Jefferson, GA and her daughter, Logan; son & daughter-in-law, “Mark” Wallace Burson and his wife, Danette of Lawrenceville, GA and their family, Jacob & Dee Dee Burson of Cartersville, GA, children, Brady, Brooke, Brielle and Bo, Jennie Burson of Lawrenceville, GA and her daughter, Lana; daughter & son-in-law, Barbara Burson Haywood and husband, Dee of Lawrenceville, GA and their family, Seth Richie and Starr Richie both of Toccoa, GA and Breana Madineca of Lawrenceville, GA; brother & sister-in-law, John Wood Burson (Ruth) of Oxford, GA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Mahlon Burson was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Alice Mitchell, Helen Phillips, Amy Rose Briscoe, and Callie Whitley.

Mahlon was born in Monroe, Georgia, on November 22, 1926, to William Mahlon Burson, Sr. and Bessie India Jackson Burson. He was a 1942 graduate of Walker Park High School where he played basketball. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and was the second telephone installer that come into Lawrenceville retiring from Southern Bell after 30 years of service. He owned and operated Burson Used Cars and Burson Tire Co. for 33 years. He was instrumental in starting Dixie Youth Baseball in 1959 for the Lawrenceville area.

Mahlon was a member at Lawrenceville First Baptist Church, served as a Lawrenceville Volunteer Fireman, and served the City of Lawrenceville for 26 years as a City Councilman. Mahlon’s commitment and dedication to the City of Lawrenceville will never be forgotten.

He loved to recycle, travel, and loved being with his family, especially the grandchildren and great

grandchildren. Mahlon will be remembered for his service to his community, comical stories about what he would get into and how he enjoyed all of the friends he made during his lifetime.

Services Honoring the Life of Mahlon Burson were held Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Dr. Lamar Holley, Tony Powell, and grandsons Lance Burson and Jacob Burson. Members of the Lawrenceville City Council and Employees of the City of Lawrenceville (Former and Current) were asked to serve as Honorary Escort. Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry (Co-Op), P.O. Box 1328, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, www.lawrencevillecoop.org in memory of W. Mahlon Burson, Jr. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome.com.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411 has been entrusted with the arrangements. .

Edwards, age 60, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was born March 12, 1957 in Lawrenceville, Georgia to Charles and Christine Iler Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a resident of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. He worked in the upholstery industry for over 40 years before retiring. He was an avid fisherman. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his father, Charles Eugene Edwards and mother, Christine Iler Edwards; one sister, Teresa Edwards Cooper. Mr. Edwards is survived by his sister, Freida Edwards and his brother, Keith Edwards. Celebration of Life services will be held at 12:00PM on August 10, 2017, Graveside at Eternal Hills Cemetery, 3700 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia 30039. Flowers are being accepted. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www. clary-glenn.com. ClaryGlenn Funeral Homes & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

David Hardy, officiating.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Johnny graduated from Miami High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After completing his military service, he attended the University of Florida and New York University where he graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering. Johnny joined Bell Laboratories as an electrical engineer in 1959 where he worked on the Telstar satellite project in Whippany, NJ. After a two year assignment working on the Sprint ABM project at White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruces, NM, Johnny moved his family to Tucker in 1970 joining Western Electric Company when it opened its cable manufacturing plant in Gwinnett County, where he was a senior electrical engineer until he retired.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation or Living Grace Lutheran Church. On-line condolences can be made at www.wagesandsons.com.

Michael Fillingim Ed Canipelli, Jr. Ed Canipelli, Jr., age 68, of Lilburn, GA passed away on August 4, 2017.

Arrangements by: Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

Michael Fillingim, age 51, of Monroe, passed away on July 26, 2017.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Sue McMillan Sue A. McMillian age 58 of Lawrenceville, GA; passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service Lawrenceville, GA. (770)962-2200ByrdandFlanigan.com

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Todd Cannon Todd Randall Cannon, age 60, of Gainesville, GA passed away on August 4, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

DULUTH

George Dullen George Thomas Dullen, age 91, of Duluth, GA passed away August 3, 2017. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518.

770-945-9999. www. crowellbrothers.com

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Ronald Edwards Mr. Ronald Eugene

Mr. E. M. “Buck” Kiley, age 92, of Winder, Georgia died 08/03/2017.

TUCKER

“Government finance is unlike any other accounting,” Gwinnett County Chief Appraiser Stewart Oliver said in a statement.

“Government provides such a variety of services, and the rules are complex enough to make government financing an extremely challenging field.

Lisa took on that challenge and mastered it, which will benefit the taxpayers of Gwinnett County. We’re very proud of her.”

For more obituaries, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

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teams that are tasked with maintaining the integrity of assessment data records, and with keeping a handle on deeds, plats, ownership changes, property exemptions and properties located in community improvement districts.

As part of her certification coursework, she took classes on subjects such as revenue administration, internal controls, budget preparation and government accounting.

BLAIRSVILLE

Johnny Levengood

Susan Patterson

Johnny William Levengood of Tucker, GA, born January 17, 1932, died on July 26, 2017. Johnny is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Janet Keep Levengood, his sister, Sue Parker, of Leesburg, FL, four children, J. Michael Levengood, Esq., Gary A. Levengood, M.D., the Rev. Patti Axel, M.Div., and Shari Freyermuth, Ph.D., two daughters in law, Peggy Levengood and Lisa Levengood, two sons in law, Jeff Axel and Wilson Freyermuth, eleven grandchildren, Tommy, Michael, Timothy, John, Eric, Mark, Bryn, Lauren, Ryan, Jacob and Sarah, five great grandchildren, Audrey, Parker, Rex, Eli and Jackson, and six nephews and nieces, Virginia Miller, Cheryl Neff, Gaile Cassiani, Frank Coleman, Debbie Miller, Rick Coleman and Vikki Coleman.

Johnny was preceded in death by his sister, Stella Coleman and his nephew John Parker. Johnny and Janet were charter members of Living Grace Lutheran Church in Tucker, GA, where the celebration of Johnny’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on August 27, 2017, the Rev. Dr.

Susan Kay Patterson, age 74, of Blairsville, GA passed away on August 4, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Marjorie Reeves Marjorie Lynnette Reeves, age 51, of Winder, GA passed away on June 15, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Louise Sullivan

John Shockley

Mrs. Louise Arledge Sullivan, age 95 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, August 4, 2017.

John “Mickey” Shockley, age 69 of Snellville, GA passed away August 4, 2017. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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Janice Teasley Janice “Jan” Borg Teasley, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Morris Teasley.

She is survived by her children, Rhonda and Wayne Wooten, Hull, GA, Mark and Terrie Calhoun, Dacula, GA, Ruth Ann and Mike Scarbrough, Dacula, GA and Ben and Carrie Calhoun, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Matt and Cindy Wooten, Dusty and Jenny Wooten, Lindsey and Ross Hagan, Kellie Calhoun and Preston Scarbrough; great grandchildren, Tucker Wooten, Noah Wooten and Hudson Hagan; sisters, Pam Schwartz Tross and Petie Malave; brother, Jerry Borg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Teasley was born December 3, 1936 in Brainerd, MN. She was a homemaker and a long time member of Alpharetta Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. John Waters of Alpharetta Church of God officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Congregational Church Cemetery in Dewey Rose, GA with graveside service at 4:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Flowers will be graciously accepted and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com in memory of Jan Teasley.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Shelvia Westmoreland

Shelvia Jean Westmoreland, age 78, of Loganville, passed away on August 2, 2017. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

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Alton Wyatt

Alton Nowlin “Salty” Wyatt, 93, of Lawrenceville, GA, died on July 26, 2017.

Salty was the first baby born in Memphis TN in 1924, was a Purple Heart recipient from the WWII Battle of the Bulge and a POW in Germany. After the war he resumed his military career as an Air Force pilot, he retired as a Major in 1964. He then made a second career as a gentleman banker with Wachovia Bank in Goldsboro, NC. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lillian W Wyatt, of 74 years; son Ed Wyatt (Lynn) of Johns Creek, GA; daughter, Patricia Knoll (Stanley), of McLean, VA; and daughter Leslie Kunkel (Steve), of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren Robert Wyatt (Jennifer) and their children Thomas and Maddie; Douglas Wyatt (Shehla) and their children Arshan and Rafeh; Andrew Wyatt (Amber) and their children Ashley and Ally; Christy Kunkel (Daniel) and their son Ethan; David Knoll (Christina) and their daughter Virginia; Daniel Knoll (Baylor) and their son Wyatt; and Michael Knoll (Becki).

Salty was predeceased by his parents Blanche Chadwick Wyatt and Alton Beckwith Wyatt and a great granddaughter Evelyn Kunkel.

A service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to your local public library; Salty was a passionate reader all his life.

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Kenneth Salemi Kenneth Salemi, age 51, of Buford, GA passed away on August 2, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Lawn alternatives can reduce GMC not among hospitals home landscape maintenance hit with Medicare penalties One component of the home landscape that is highly visible is the lawn.

Several species of turfgrasses thrive in our area, and, if provided proper care and growing conditions, will enhance the beauty and value of a home. However, lawn grasses require a fair amount of maintenance such as mowing, fertilizing, and watering. Reducing turfgrass areas can lessen the level of care needed to have a lawn while keeping an attractive landscape.

Areas with significant amounts of shade are a barrier to growing lawn grasses. Bermudagrass and centipedegrass deteriorate in the shade because these grasses need full sun for optimal growth. Tall fescue grass, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass can tolerate ‘filtered’ shade such as the shade of trees where some sunlight penetrates, but not deep shade. Other challenges to lawns are sections of your landscape that are on steep banks that suffer from erosion and areas where tree roots grow on or near the surface of the soil.

If you have areas that have minimal sunlight, consider planting some shade tolerant ground covers. Liriope has a grass-like appearance and comes in several varieties, some of which are variegated. It produces lavender to white flowers. The plant thrives in both shade and sun. Mondo grass is similar but is smaller in size and grows at a slower rate. Asiatic and Confederate jasmine have white fragrant flowers and are frequently used as vines. However, both are excellent as ground covers and are tolerant of all light condi-

Gardening in Gwinnett

include hostas, Lenten roses, columbines, and ferns.

Hollies, nandinas, and viburnums are shrubs that love the full sun as do the perennials black-eyed Susans, daylilies, and sedums.

Plain mulch is also an option to having grass.

Finely textured types such as pine straw, pine bark, Tim Daly cypress bark and plain wood chips are excellent choices. tions. Japanese pachysandra Avoid using marble, gravel, is a small broadleaf plant and lava rocks since they that can grow up to a foot in absorb heat and can cause height. Unlike other ground harm to the plants during the covers, it does not tolerate hot weather. Mulch has the full sun and must have shade added benefits of helping to or part shade. Wintercreeper moderate soil temperature, euonymus and creeping reducing water loss from the Jenny are also alternatives to soil, and controlling weeds. grass.

Lawns are great, but the Many people like to use level of maintenance can be English ivy as a ground minimized by using alternacover instead of lawn tive plants. If you have areas grasses. The problem with where the grass is hard to this option is the vine is grow or would like to reduce highly invasive and must be the turfgrass areas, consider continually pruned durplanting ground covers or ing the growing season to some of the other plants keep it in bounds. If not, the that will enhance the beauty vines will cover anything of your landscape without in their paths. They can creating extra work. take over a tree, causing it If you would like to learn to die and increasing the more about the subject, likelihood of it toppling UGA Extension Gwinnett in wind storms. Vinca is will be offering a class on another ground cover that alternatives to lawns that is invasive although not as will be held from noon to 1 severe as English ivy. There p.m. Aug. 14 in the second are two types of vinca, and floor conference room of the both have blue flowers with Gwinnett County Governoval shaped leaves. Unless ment Building located you plan to invest the time at 750 South Perry St. in to keep these plants under Lawrenceville. The program control, choose one of the is free, but registration is other groundcovers. required by contacting the Turfgrass areas can be Extension office. reduced by planting ornaTimothy Daly is an mental shrubs and perenAgricultural and Natural nial flowers. In shady sites, Resource Extension Agent azaleas, camellias, anise with UGA Extension Gwinplants, and gardenias are nett. He can be contacted shrubs that thrive. Perennials at 678-377-4011or tdaly@ that do well in low sunlight uga.edu.

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BY ANDY MILLER

Georgia Health News

ATLANTA — Four out of five Georgia hospitals are set to receive Medicare penalties for having too many patients returning within a month of their discharge.

The readmission penalties, levied under the Affordable Care Act, are meant to encourage hospitals to pay closer attention to what happens to patients after discharge.

Kaiser Health News reported Thursday that Medicare is punishing 2,573 hospitals nationally, just two dozen short of what it did last year, according to federal records. Starting in October, the federal government will cut those hospitals’ payments by as much as 3 percent for a year.

Of the 100 Georgia hospitals evaluated for penalties, 82 received fines. That percentage is similar to the national average. KHN’s analysis found that of the 3,241 hospitals whose readmissions were evaluated, Medicare penalized four out of five.

Last year, 89 percent of Georgia hospitals drew the readmission fines.

High rates of readmissions have been a safety concern for decades. KHN noted that in 2011, 3.3 million adults returned to the hospital, running up medical costs estimated at $41 billion, according to the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

A hospital can be penalized even if its unexpectedly high readmission rates are for just one of the six conditions targeted.

Those conditions are heart attacks, heart failure, pneumonia, chronic lung disease, hip or knee replacements, and coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Hospitals were evaluated on patients discharged between July 2013 and June 2016.

Nationally, more than 1,500 hospitals were exempted from penalties, including those treating veterans, children and psychiatric patients. Small, “critical access” hospitals, which Medicare also pays differently because they are the only hospitals in their areas, also were excluded.

The 18 hospitals in Georgia that did not receive penalties include rural facilities such as Evans Memorial in Claxton

and Fannin Regional in Blue Ridge. Major urban/ suburban hospitals avoiding readmission fines include Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.

This year, the national average penalty will be 0.73 percent of each payment Medicare makes for a patient between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2018, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis. Forty-eight hospitals nationally — including Georgia’s Chestatee Regional in Dahlonega — received the maximum punishment of a 3 percent reduction.

“Of the 100 Georgia hospitals evaluated in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, 72 either had no penalties or were docked below the national penalty average of .73 percent for each Medicare payment,’’ Earl Rogers, president of the Georgia Hospital Association, said in a statement Friday. “Although many hospital readmissions remain outside of hospitals’ control, this data shows that hospitals in the state are making significant improvements in areas that can be influenced.

“Georgia hospitals take these reports seriously and will continue to work diligently to reduce readmission rates.”

Medicare has said the penalty program replaced a system that inadvertently rewarded hospitals for readmissions. Under that system, a readmission counted as a separate hospital stay, so the facility got paid for two stays instead of one.

The penalties, which begin their sixth year in October, have coincided with a nationwide decrease in hospital repeat patients, KHN’s Jordan Rau reported. Between 2007 and 2015, the frequency of readmissions for conditions targeted by Medicare dropped from 21.5 percent to 17.8 percent, with the majority of the decrease occurring shortly after the health law passed in 2010, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Some hospitals began giving low-income patients free medications prescribed for their recovery, while others sent nurses to check up on patients considered most likely to relapse in their homes, KHN reported. Readmissions dropped more quickly

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at hospitals potentially subject to the penalty than at other hospitals, another study found.

“The sum of the evidence really suggests that this program is helping people,” said Dr. Susannah Bernheim of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation.

But the reductions have been leveling off in the past few years, suggesting that the penalties’ ability to induce improvements may be waning.

“Presumably, hospitals made substantial changes during the implementation period but could not sustain such a high rate of reductions in the long term,” the New England Journal article said.

“We have indeed reached the limits of what changes in how we deliver care will allow us to do,” said Nancy Foster, vice president for quality at the American Hospital Association. “We can’t prevent every readmission. It could be that there is further room for improvement, but we just don’t know what the technique is to make that happen.”

This year, the average penalty will be 0.73 percent of each payment Medicare makes for a patient between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2018, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis.

Forty-eight hospitals nationally — including Georgia’s Chestatee Regional in Dahlonega — received the maximum punishment of a 3 percent reduction.

Every non-excluded hospital in Delaware and West Virginia will have its reimbursements reduced, KHN noted. Ninety percent or more will be punished in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. Sixty percent or fewer will be penalized in Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota and Utah.

Congress last year instructed Medicare to make one future alteration in response to complaints from safety net hospitals and major academic medical centers.

The hospitals, including Grady Memorial in Atlanta, have objected that their patients tend to have lower incomes than those in other hospitals and are more likely to return to the hospital, some because they don’t have a primary care doctor and others because they can’t afford the right medication or diet.

These hospitals argue that this is a disadvantage for them because Medicare bases its readmission targets on industrywide trends and that it hurts them financially, depriving them of resources they could use to help those same patients.

In October 2018, Medicare will begin basing the penalties on how hospitals compare to their peer groups with similar numbers of poor patients, KHN reported.

Bernheim said that despite the complaints of safety net hospitals about the fairness of the process, they have shown some of the greatest drops in readmission rates.

Andy Miller is editor and CEO of Georgia Health News.

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Above left, Hoschton resident Zack Schmidt, right, poses for a photo with Atlanta siblings Byron, Londyn and Kylin Green before flying them to a North Carolina camp for children with serious medical conditions in June. It was Schmidt’s first mission as a pilot for Mercy Flight Southeast. Above right, Schmidt waves from his plane before one of his missions for Mercy Flight Southeast. The local pilot began flying missions in June for the nonprofit, which flies patients with serious medical conditions to treatment and camps. (Special Photos)

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The sky could be considered a sort of second home to Hoschton resident Zack Schmidt.

Just consider his job as well as some of the things he does to pass the time. He’s an air ambulance pilot. He also takes to the sky in his downtime, or to take trips to North Carolina, where his family is from. His wife, Kathryn, is also a pilot, as was her father,

The pilots donate their time, fuel and airplanes to help the passengers get to far-from-home medical care. Without the generosity of pilots like Zack, these people would not be able to get to life-saving treatment because of the cost or distance to travel.”

— Mercy Flight Southeast CEO Steve Purello

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Then there is his volunteer work to help teens get acquainted with flight through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program.

Schmidt is now adding one more reason to take to the skies: to be a Mercy Flight Southeast volunteer pilot, flying people with life-threatening medical conditions to places where they can get

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“On my last mission, I flew a woman to Atlanta for her appointment with a cancer specialist,” Schmidt said. “She asked why I volunteer. I told her I wished I could say it’s because I’m a good person, but I really just love to fly.”

Schmidt, who earned his pilot license in 2011, began flying for Mercy Flight in June, with his first mission being to take three siblings from Atlanta to a camp in North Carolina that works

with children who have serious medical conditions.

Although it might seem like Mercy Flight’s mission is a perfect fit for Schmidt given his job and his general interest in flying, there is a little more to why he got involved in the group than a love of being in the sky.

It was actually Stell, his father-in-law, who inspired him to join the group. Stell had flown for the group, and See SKY, Page 13A

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Isakson praises Senate passage of G.I. Bill update U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson praised his colleagues in the Senate for passing legislation that updates the post-9/11 G.I. Bill.

The Harry W. Colmery Johnny Veterans Isakson Educational Assistance Act of 2017 is designed to help veterans, reservists and surviving family members who enroll in a school that closes or who want to study the STEM core areas of science, technology, engineering or math.

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Curt Yeomans The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent this past week, following up on approval that the House gave last month. It headed to President Donald Trump’s desk after the Senate approval.

“This bill invests in

the proven success of our veterans,” Isakson said in a statement. “When our veterans return home, they should have every opportunity available to them to pursue their desired profession and career. I thank Congress for quickly approving this bipartisan, bicameral legislative package. This is a great victory for our veterans and their futures.”

Among the bill’s provisions is that reservists who were called up on certain reserve orders for preplanned missions are now eligible for the G.I. Bill, as are reservists who are receiving medical treat-

ment and recipients of the Purple Heart.

A 15-year limit on how long someone can take advantage of the G.I. Bill benefits will also be ended by the act.

Deal launches Georgia Defense Exchange Gov. Nathan Deal launched a new program that is intended to help Georgia companies get contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Georgia Defense Exchange is described as “an interactive business development platform” for the companies by offering a one-stop data research

shop for companies that do work needed by the defense community. That includes companies that have received defense Nathan contracts Deal before, as well as companies that have never worked with the Department of Defense.

“From the Bell Bomber Plant during WWII to the NSA and U.S. Army Cyber Command in Augusta today, Georgia enterprises enjoy a storied history of fulfilling contracts for na-

tional defense,” Deal said in a statement. “Last year alone, defense contracts executed in Georgia were valued at $6.4 billion.

“These contracts provide significant opportunities for Georgia businesses and drive new development in local communities across the state. The GDX platform will allow us to equip companies with the tools they need to be competitive in acquiring DOD contracts while ensuring that this long-standing tradition continues in Georgia.”

Political Notebook appears in the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

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The dance will be held at Bethesda Park Senior Center, found at Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. For further information, call 678-277-0179.

The George Pierce Park Community Center is hosting its Summer Breeze Dinner and Concert from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will provide live music, iced Aug. 6 lemonade and barbecue.

North Gwinnett High School will host a Bohemian The event costs $11 per person, and tickets can Bollywood event at 4:30 be purchased online until p.m. The show will feature Aug. 7. The concert will be Bollywood dances, instrumentals, mash-ups, medleys held at George Pierce Park Prime Timers Pointe, 55 Buand more. North Gwinnett ford Highway in Suwanee.

High School is located at For further information or 20 Level Creek Road in Suwanee. For more informa- to purchase tickets over the phone, call 678-277-0910. tion, visit wownow.com.

The Lawrenceville Lawn Aug. 11 will host Movies on the Bethesda Park Senior Lawn at dusk. The event Center is hosting their Movin and Groovin Friday will be held at 147 Luckie St. in Lawrenceville. For Night Dance Party from 6 more information, visit lawto 8 p.m. The event is open to anyone wanting to dance, rencevillega.org.

The Bogan Park and socialize or enjoy light refreshments. Those interest- Aquatic Center will present Community Calendar prints periodically and as space permits. Send items for the Community Calendar to calendar@ gwinnettdailypost.com or the Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Please include event name, time and date, location, with address, phone number and cost.

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its Beach Blanket BINGO Bash at 10 a.m. Registration is $6 and lunch will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring a white elephant gift where grand prizes will be awarded. The Bogan Park and Aquatic Center is located at 2723 North Bogan Road in Buford. For more information, visit gwinnettparks.com.

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There will be an Inflatable Fun Run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scott Hudgens Park. The 5K race will have inflatable obstacles every half mile featuring the Tidal Wave Water Slide as the final obstacle. Registration is $35 and includes a medal, t-shirt, access to food vendors, music and other activities. The event will take place at the Scott Hudgens Park which is located at 4545 Rivergreen Parkway in Duluth. For more information, visit duluthga.net.

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center will present a Back to School STEAM event at 9

a.m. The event will feature fun activities revolving around the subjects of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is located at 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford. For more information, visit gwinnettehc.org.

Suwanee Town Center Park will present the August Concert and Wing Festival at 5 p.m. The festival will headline with a Spin Doctors performance, in addition to other bands, beer, wine, wings and more. The park is located at 330 Town Center Ave in Suwanee.

For more information, visit suwanee.com.

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation will hold a Back to School GLOW Party at 6 p.m. for children ages 6-12. Registration is $8 per person for the party, and drinks will be provided as well. The event will take place at Lucky Shoals Park, which is located at 4651 Britt Road in Norcross.

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The Norcross Discovery Park will hold a Community Ice Cream Social beginning at 3 p.m. Guests will also have a chance to tour the garden as they eat their ice cream. The Norcross Discovery Park is located at 189 Lawrenceville St in Norcross. For more information, visit aplacetoimagine.com.

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Chateau Elan Winery and Resort will host their Taste of Georgia at 8 p.m.

For $60, guests will taste various wine pairings with samples of highlighted Georgia food crafters. Chateau Elan Winery and Resort is located at 100 Rue Champagne in Braselton.

For more information, visit chateauelan.com.

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The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse is hosting a free Downtown Dog Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs and their owners of all ages are invited to a flea market, games, contests, doggiebags, photos and demon-

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New Mercies Christian Church Scholarship Ministry is teaming up with Lake Lanier Island Resort and hosting its First Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament from 8 a.m to 2:30 p.m. The tournament is to assist those graduating high school without financial support to go on to college. Scholarships will be awarded to first, second, and third places, as well as other accomplishments throughout the day. The tournament costs $600 per team of four and $150 for individual players. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

The event will be held at Lake Lanier Island Resort, located at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford.

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Thus the impetus to also join Mercy Flight Southeast, which offers free flights to patients throughout the Southeast to medical facilities and camps when it’s not possible to get there on commercial flights.

“He was a great pilot

and a great man, and I wanted to be more like him,” Schmidt said of his father-in-law. “It’s a rewarding feeling to get someone who’s sick to wherever they need to go.”

Mercy Flight Southeast is part of the Air Charity Network, which includes more than 7,500 pilots through various charitable organizations. The nonprofit southeastern charity said the networks pilots make more than 90 percent of all charitable nonemergency flights in

the U.S. “Approximately 650 pilots provide free air transportation to Mercy Flight Southeast passengers across the Southeast,” Mercy Flight Southeast CEO Steve Purello said.

“The pilots donate their time, fuel and airplanes to help the passengers get to far-from-home medical care.

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Democracy’s guardrails are still holding WASHINGTON — A future trivia question and historical footnote, the spectacular 10-day flameout of Anthony Scaramucci qualifies as the most entertaining episode yet of the ongoing reality show that is the Trump presidency. (Working title: “The Pompadours of 1600 Pennsylvania.”)

But even as the cocksure sycophant’s gobsmacking spectacle stole the show, something of real importance took place a bit lower on the radar.

At five separate junctures, the sinews of our democracy held against the careening recklessness of this presidency. Consequently, Donald Trump’s worst week proved a particularly fine hour for American democracy: 1. The military says no to Trump on the transgender Charles ban.

Krauthammer Well, not directly — that’s insubordination — but with rather elegant circumspection.

The president tweeted out a total ban on transgender people serving in the military. It came practically out of nowhere. The military brass, not consulted, was not amused. Defense Secretary James Mattis, in the middle of a six-month review of the issue, was reportedly appalled.

What was done? Nothing. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs simply declared that a tweet is not an order. Until he receives a formal command and develops new guidelines, the tweet will be ignored.

In other words, the military told the commander in chief to go jump in a lake. Generally speaking, this is not a healthy state of affairs in a nation of civilian control. It does carry a whiff of insubordination. But under a president so uniquely impulsive and chronically irrational, a certain vigilance, even prickliness, on the part of the military is to be welcomed.

The brass framed their inaction as a matter of procedure. But the refusal carried with it a reminder of institutional prerogatives. In this case, the military offered resistance to mere whimsy.

Next time, it could be resistance to unlawfulness.

2. The Senate saves Sessions.

Trump’s relentless public humiliation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions was clearly intended to get him to resign. He didn’t, in part because of increasing support from Congress. Sessions’ former colleagues came out strongly in his defense and some openly criticized the president’s shabby treatment of his first and most fervent senatorial supporter.

Indeed, Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, warned Trump not to fire Sessions because he wouldn’t get another attorney general — the committee’s entire 2017 schedule was set and there would be no hearings to approve a new AG. That was a finger to the eye of the president. Every once in a while, the Senate seems to remember that it is a coequal branch.

3. Senate Republicans reject the Obamacare repeal.

The causes here are multiple, most having nothing to do with Trump. Republicans are deeply divided on the proper role of government in health care. This division is compounded by the sea change in public opinion as, over seven years, Obamacare has become part of the fabric of American medicine, and health care has come to be seen as a right rather than a commodity.

Nonetheless, the stunning Senate rejection of repeal was also a pointed rejection of Trump’s health care hectoring. And a show of senatorial disdain for Trump craving a personal legislative “win” on an issue about whose policy choices he knew nothing and cared less.

4. The Boy Scouts protest.

In a rebuke not as earthshaking but still telling, the chief executive of the Boy Scouts found it necessary to apologize for the president’s speech last week to their quadrennial jamboree. It was a wildly inappropriate confection, at once whining, self-referential, partisan and political.

How do you blow a speech to Boy Scouts? No merit badge for the big guy.

5. The police chiefs chide.

In an address to law enforcement officials, Trump gave a wink and a nod to cops roughing up suspects. Several police chiefs subsequently reprimanded Trump for encouraging police brutality — a mild form, perhaps, but brutality still.

Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said it was all a joke. Nonsense. It was an ugly sentiment, expressed coyly enough to be waved away as humor but with the thuggish undertone of a man who, heckled at a campaign rally, once said approvingly that in the old days “guys like that” would “be carried out on a stretcher.”

Whatever your substantive position on the various issues involved above, we should all be grateful that from the generals to the Scouts, from the senators to the cops, the institutions of both political and civil society are holding up well.

Trump is a systemic stress test. The results are good, thus far.

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Adding power to riding a bicycle In a former life I drove Lester Maddox around to public appearances in a Model A Ford. Don’t judge if you didn’t know him personally.

He was quite a guy. He kept a bicycle on a rack on the back of the vehicle, and during parades and such he would jump out of the car without notice, grab the bicycle off the back of the car and go pedaling down the street — backward — waving at the crowd and making friends.

I was always afraid that I was going to run over him, but I never did.

I loved riding my bike as a kid. My first bicycle was a faded blue model with wide tires that my daddy picked up secondhand from somewhere. It had coaster brakes and no gears but I rode it all over our little mill village and could do all sorts of tricks. I couldn’t ride backward, like Governor Maddox could, but I could coast downhill standing on my seat with no hands.

I practiced in the back alley behind my house and would jump off into the kudzu if I felt like I was going to fall off or tip over.

If you didn’t understand the previous paragraph, ask any linthead and they can interpret.

Darrell Huckaby I cherished my secondhand bike and used to hide it under the house because there was a family that lived on the edge of town with 13 kids and they were bad to steal bicycles.

They finally got mine when I was about 12 years old and Santa Claus brought me my first new bicycle that Christmas.

It was a red one-speed with rubber grips on the handle and a bell. It was just like one I had been pining over in the Sears-Roebuck catalogue. It still had coaster brakes and only one speed, but I didn’t care. I rode that bike until the wheels fell off. If I put baseball cards in the spokes it sounded just like a Moped.

I was smart enough to use players like Mo Drabowski and Albie Pearson and saved Mantle and Mays and the other superstars for my mother to dispose of when I went

away to college, but that’s another story for another day.

I married my lovely wife, Lisa, in 1982. I didn’t know what happiness was until I got married, and then it was too late — but her family all rode bicycles every spring on family vacations at Jekyll Island, so when I was 30 years old, Santa Claus brought me another bike. This one was from Sears-Roebuck, too, but had hand brakes and three gears.

I rode that bike for about 25 years before trading it in one a nice new 18-gear model about six years ago. Honesty compels me to admit that my new vehicle mostly hangs on a rack in the garage because I don’t do a lot of riding anymore. By much, I mean none.

Now I told you all of that to tell you this. This week I have been in Austria, and one day I went for a bike ride along the Danube River. What a delightful experience! We rode through little Austrian villages — some dating back to Medieval times — and past castles and vineyards. It was fantastic. And the bicycles we rented were unlike anything I had ever seen.

They had electric motors, but get this: They weren’t like scooters at all. The motors

only engaged if you were pedaling, and then they boosted you along. If you just sat on your seat and coasted, the motors contributed nothing. And the harder you pedaled — the more work you did yourself — the more the motors would help.

The experience caused me to think to myself, “I believe that’ll preach.” I think we ought to apply the bicycle analogy to our social welfare system. You just sit around and don’t pedal and we, the people, don’t do anything to help you in your journey.

When you start pedaling a little bit yourself, we engage and start providing a boost, and the harder you work, the more help you get.

There I go again. Applying logic and common sense where it doesn’t belong — in politics. I’m sure I’ll hear all about why that’s not a good idea, but I don’t care. I have a guy that screens my email and letters, and he doesn’t let the hate mail get through anyway.

If they did, I would only have one response.

In the words of the late Lester Maddox, “phooey.”

Darrell Huckaby is an author in Rockdale County.

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Longing for the thinkers of days past Insidious is the force that causes us to dream of things we wish (or don’t wish) were so.

Thus, on the eve of this column’s creation, I dreamt of Donald J. Trump. We were seated at a dinner table for eight, but the other six chairs were empty. We spoke of many things, from education to globalization and the nearuniversal crisis of identity. The president was courtly, humble, erudite and wise.

I awoke suddenly to the harsh sounds of braying asses (I had left the TV on), only to realize that I was actually dreaming of Adlai Stevenson, the twice-defeated presidential candidate who lost to Dwight Eisenhower in part because of his excess erudition. In today’s clever-ish jargon, he was toothinky.

Mine was a dream of wishes, obviously, for we suffer no such excesses now.

This is not to besmirch Eisenhower, who was no intellectual midget. He did, after all, warn in his 1961 farewell address against the future peril of a military-industrial complex that would keep America on the brink of war and stoke “the potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power.”

A gentleman who reportedly rarely cursed, he had proved himself a leader directing American forces in World War II. Perhaps pivotally, he had a great smile, which made him instantly likable. Sound

could be said in 140 characters. Thanks to Trump’s daily expurgations, I stand corrected. Nations can be put on guard and personnel dispatched to the bread line with a presidential tweet.

Then again, civilization doesn’t seem as securely Kathleen tethered as it once was. The Parker unraveling began decades ago in the new world, but it familiar? seems no coincidence that the In addition to his appeal, chaotic tempo of our daily his campaign buttons, “I like lives corresponds to diminishIke,” had the requisite single- ing cognitive abilities resultsyllable appeal to post-war ing from attention spans that sensibilities. A gentle general, mimic a honey bee’s.

Eisenhower was the stoic, “Can you imagine reading commanding father figure Faulkner now?” I recently who would take charge while asked a friend.

Stevenson was still seeking “We can’t,” he responded. the deeper meaning of things.

And Donald Trump, who Trump couldn’t be more proudly prefers television to different than either man, a newspapers and Twitter to testament to how much times books, is our president. have changed — and been We’ve all exhausted our changed — by technology stores of punditry in trying and the gradual dissolution of to explain how and why The traditional institutions. Though Donald won. Most analysis he shows great respect for the focuses on quantifiable voter military, now having hired concerns — unemployment, retired Gen. John Kelly as his immigration, trade, terrorism chief of staff, Trump’s own and the sort. But it’s the unbattlefield was real estate and, quantifiable that really drives by his own telling, his college the ballot: instinct. Trump sexcapades were his Vietnam. figured out how to match his He’s no Ike, in other words. As primitive drives to the modern a 140-character thinker, he’s needs of his supporters. no Stevenson either.

Come Election Day, the inYears ago, I declared the stinctual question was: Which end of civilization when of these two characters is most ABC’s George Stephanopou- likely to keep the fires stoked los conducted an interview and the predators scared? with Sen. John McCain via Trump, the overconfident lobTwitter. My objection then ber of Id-ioms? (See “Make was that nothing worthwhile America Great Again!”) Or,

Hillary Clinton, the head-nodding yes-woman who lacked a platform higher than the heels of her sensible shoes?

Done.

But what now? In just over six months in office, Trump has managed to alienate our allies, shatter our international standing, demonstrate no leadership ability or essential knowledge, fire or replace people in key positions and exacerbate global tensions with his lack of discipline, maturity and self-control.

Who can save us from ourselves?

There are still plenty of deep thinkers out there, but who is listening? Who is reading? Who among those who can contemplate the future — as opposed to retweeting thisjust-happened — is even willing to lead? And what, finally, is leadership in an era when centuries-old institutions are failing and commonly shared beliefs are no longer common or shared?

Well, somebody. Someone who has consulted history to understand present and future challenges, who understands the role and risks of technology — and who can help people understand the daily chaos with the erudition of Stevenson, the humanity of Eisenhower and the wisdom of one we’ve yet to know.

Now there’s a dream worth pursuing.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST An application for an alcohol beverage permit to sell beer and wine (including Sunday sales) has been filed with the City of Norcross Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit Application / owner Salima S. Alzargan Registered agent Jalaluddin Noorani Location: KAS FOOD N GAS INC 5496 Buford Hwy Norcross, GA 30071 904-500491, 7/2830,8/2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18

PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a General Election for the City of Norcross will be held on November 7, 2017, for the office(s) of Mayor and Councilmember, currently held by ________, ________________ and ________________. Qualifying for said election will be held on the following dates, locations listed below: Date: Monday, August 21, 2017 through Friday, August 25, 2017 Time: at 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in the clerk’s office at Norcross City Hall, Place: Norcross City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street, 2nd Floor, Norcross, Georgia.

Individuals intending to qualify shall remit the sum of $310.50 for Mayor and $243.00 for Council Member.

The last day to register and be eligible to vote in this election will be October 10, 2017. For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-421-2035. Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

This 3rd day of August, 2017 Monique D. Lang Election Superintendent City of Norcross, Georgia ____________________ El motivo de la presente es para informar que la Elección General para la Ciudad de Norcross, se llevará a cabo el 7 de noviembre de 2017, a por las oficinas del Alcalde y Miembro del Consejo, actualmente ocupadas por ________, ________________ y ________________.

La calificación para dicha elección se llevará a cabo en las siguientes fechas y en los lugares enumerados a continuación: Fecha: lunes, 21 de agosto de 2017 hasta el viernes, 25 de agosto de 2017 Hora: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

En la oficina del Secretario en el Ayuntamiento de Norcross Lugar: Ayuntamiento de Norcross, 65 Lawrenceville Street, 2do Piso, Norcross, Georgia.

Las personas que tengan la intención de calificar deberán pagar la cantidad de $ 310.50 para el Alcalde y $ 243.00 para el Miembro del Consejo.

El último día para registrarse y ser elegible para votar en esta elección, será el 10 de octubre de 2017.

Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al 678-421-2035. La información sobre el registro de votantes se puede obtener a través del “Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County”, Georgia.

Hoy, 3 de agosto de 2017 Monique D. Lang Superintendente de Elección Ciudad de Norcross, Georgia 928-501956, 8/6 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DACULA The Mayor and City Council will be attending a Transportation Meeting on August 28, 2017. A quorum will be present. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Auburn Avenue, Dacula, Georgia.

928-502048, 8/6 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: (Address) 8 STEVE DRIVE DORAVILLE GA 30340 (Yr/Make) 2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT VIN# 1FMEU73E36UB03808 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 8-18-2017.

928-501979, 8/6,13 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: (Address) 4140 ARCADIA IND CIRCLE LILBURN GA 30047 (Yr/Make) 2007 TOYOTA SEGUOA VIN# 5TDBT44A07S277779 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 8-18-2017.

928-501980, 8/6,13 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at City Hall, Elections Room, 147 Technology Parkway, to elect three (3) members of Council (Posts 2, 4 and 6).

All persons desiring to run for these offices shall qualify in the office of the City Clerk, located at 147 Technology Parkway, beginning 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017, and ending Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., August 23, 2017. Qualifying will not be available between the hours of 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. on those dates. When qualifying, the candidate shall designate whether they seek t

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the positon for Council member presently held by the incumbents Eric Christ, Post 2; Jeanne Aulbach, Post 4; or

by Weare Gratwick, Post 6.

The qualifying fee for Council will be $240.00. The qualifying fee shall be paid at such time of qualifying.

If any person whose name is not on the municipal registration list desires to vote at said election, he or she must register on or before 5:00 p.m., October 10, 2017.

Registration forms are available in the office of the City Clerk.

Any person who is presently registered as a voter in said City but who now resides outside the City limits is not eligible to vote in said election. All duly qualified electors of the City of Peachtree Corners, 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 laws of the State of Georgia. Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Advanced voting will open Monday, October 16th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2017. Advanced voting will be held in the Elections Room at City Hall, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

Polls will open for the November 7th, 2017, Election at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m., in the Elections Room at City Hall, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

Computation of votes casts in the November 7th, 2017 election will be conducted in the City Hall Elections Room at the time the poll closes. A copy of the resolution calling for the election is on file, together with other relevant documents, for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-6911203. Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

This 18th day of July 2017.

Kymberly Chereck Election Superintendent/ City Clerk City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia

Public Input Requested for the State of Georgia’s Draft National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan & FFY2017/SFY2018 Annual Action Plan The State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, has prepared a draft version of the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Allocation Plan and its Method of Distribution. The NHTF will provide formula grants to States to increase and preserve the supply of decent and safe affordable housing extremely low-income (ELI) households with incomes at or below 30% of area median income (AMI) and very lowincome households between 30% and 50% of AMI. The NHTF Allocation Plan and Method of Distribution can be found at: http://www. dca.state.ga.us/housing/ housingdevelopment/programs/NationalhousingTrustFund.asp.

All written comments regarding this plan for review and consideration should be submitted by email to NHTF@DCA.GA.GOV. All postal mail should be received no later than August 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. and can be sent to: ATTN: National Housing Trust Fund 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta GA, 30329 Public Hearing Webinar The purpose of the hearing is to solicit input from the public regarding the National Housing Trust Fund Allocation. We will discuss general information concerning the plan, the priorities and the needs in the communities.

The hearing will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at https://attendee. g o t o w e b i n a r. c o m / r e g i s ter/643217984861784066 .

Revisions to the FFY 2017/ SFY2018 Annual Action Plan are also available for review and can be found at: http:// www.dca.ga.gov/communities/CommunityInitiatives/ programs/ConsolidatedPlan. asp. All written comments regarding the Annual Action Plan for review and consideration should be submitted by email to housingplanning@ dca.ga.gov. All postal mail should be received no later than August 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. and can be sent to the address listed above with the exception of the ATTN being addressed to: ATTN: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC COMMENTS The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education, and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. DCA will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, the programs, services, and activities.

For a reasonable accommodation, please contact (404)679-4840 or through TDD line at (404) 679-4915 or email fairhousing@dca. ga.gov.

se compromete a proporcionar a todas las personas igual acceso a sus servicios, programas, actividades, educación y empleo sin importar su raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado familiar, discapacidad o edad. DCA proporcionará las ayudas y servicios auxiliares apropiados para proporcionar a las personas con discapacidades la misma oportunidad de participar y disfrutar de los beneficios de los programas, servicios y actividades.

Para una acomodación razonable, por favor comuníquese al (404)679-4840 o a través de la línea TDD al (404) 679-4915 o envíe un correo electrónico a fairhousing@dca.ga.gov.

928-502055, 8/6

AVISO PUBLICO LLAMADO A ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES CIUDAD DE PEACHTREE CORNERS Aviso por este medio es dado que una elección se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Peachtree Corners, Georgia, el martes 7 de noviembre del 2017 en la oficina municipal en el salón de elecciones, 147 Technology Parkway, para elegir a 3 (tres) miembros del consejo (puestos 2, 4 y 6).

Todas las personas que desean postularse para estos puestos deberán ser calificadas en la oficina de la secretaria de la ciudad, localizada en el 147 Technology Parkway, empezando el lunes 21 de agosto del 2017 a las 9:00 a.m. y terminando el miércoles 23 de agosto del 2017 a las 4:00 p.m. Las calificaciones no estarán disponibles entre las horas de 12:00 medio día y 1:00 p.m. en esas fechas. Cuando califiquen, el candidato deberá designar si busca la posición de miembro del concejal actualmente asignado a Eric Christ, Puesto 2, Jeanne Aulbach, Poste 4; o por Weare Gratwick, Puesto 6. El costo de calificación para ser miembro del consejo será de $240.00. El costo deberá ser pagado al mismo tiempo de calificación.

Si alguna persona cuyo nombre no está en la lista de registro municipal y desea votar en dicha elección, él o ella deberá registrarse el 10 de octubre del 2017 antes de las 5:00 p.m. Las formas de registración están disponibles en la oficina de la secretaria de la ciudad.

Cualquier persona que esta presentemente registrada como votante en la ciudad pero que reside afuera de los límites de la ciudad no es elegible para votar en dicha elección. Se insta a todos los electores debidamente calificados en la ciudad de Peachtree Corners que participen. Aquellos que son elegibles para votar en dicha elección serán determinados en todo aspecto y conformidad de acuerdo a las leyes del estado de Georgia.

Votación avanzada se abrirá el lunes, 16 de octubre del 2017 a las 9:00 a.m. y será cerrada el viernes 3 de noviembre del 2017 a las 4:00 p.m. Votación avanzada se llevará a cabo en el salón de elecciones de la oficina municipal, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia El centro de votación se abrirá para las elecciones del 7 de noviembre, 2017 a las 7:00 a.m. y cerrará a las 7:00 p.m., en el salón de elecciones de la oficina municipal, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Computación de los votos recibidos para las elecciones del 7 de noviembre del 2017 se conducirán en el salón de elecciones al cerrar de votacion. Copia de la resolución al llamado para elecciones esta archivada junto con otros documentos pertinentes a la elección para inspección en la oficina de la secretaria de la ciudad localizada en el 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, durante las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes.

Para información adicional puede llamar a la oficina de la secretaria de la ciudad al 678-691-1203. Información sobre la registración del votante puede obtenerse a través del Jefe de Registros del condado de Gwinnett, Georgia.

Este 18 de julio del 2017.

Kymberly Chereck Superintendente de elecciones / Secretaria de la Ciudad Ciudad de Peachtree Corners, Georgia 928-499404, 7/23,8/6

Solicitud de información pública para el Estado de Georgia Proyecto de Plan de Asignación del Fondo Fiduciario Nacional de Vivienda y FFY2017 / SFY2018 Plan de Acción Anual El Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios del Estado de Georgia (DCA), de acuerdo con los reglamentos aplicables del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), ha preparado una versión preliminar del Plan de Asignación del Fondo Fiduciario Nacional de Vivienda (NHTF) y su Método de Distribución. El NHTF proporcionará subsidios a los Estados para aumentar y preservar el suministro de viviendas dignas y seguras de vivienda con ingresos extremadamente bajos (ELI) con ingresos iguales o inferiores al 30% del ingreso mediano del área (AMI) y hogares de muy bajos ingresos entre 30 % Y 50% de AMI. El Plan de Asignación y el Método de Distribución de la NHTF se puede encontrar en: h t t p : / / w w w. d c a . s t a t e . ga.us/housing/housingdevelopment/programs/NationalhousingTrustFund.asp.

Todos los comentarios por escrito sobre este plan para su revisión y consideración deben ser enviados por correo electrónico a NHTF@ DCA.GA.GOV. Todo correo postal debe ser recibido a más tardar el 8 de Agosto de 2017 a las 5:00 p.m. Y se puede enviar a: ATTN: National Housing Trust Fund 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta GA, 30329 Seminario Web de Audiencia Pública El propósito de la audiencia es solicitar información del público sobre la asignación del Fondo Fiduciario de la Vivienda Nacional. Discutiremos información general sobre el plan, las prioridades y las necesidades en las comunidades. La audiencia se llevará a cabo el Jueves 3 de Agosto de 2017 a las 2:00 p.m. en https://attendee. g o t o w e b i n a r. c o m / r e g i s ter/643217984861784066.

Las revisiones al Plan de Acción Anual FFY 2017 / SFY2018 también están disponibles para su revisión y se pueden encontrar en: http:// www.dca.ga.gov/communities/CommunityInitiatives/ programs/ConsolidatedPlan. asp. Todos los comentarios por escrito sobre el Plan de Acción Anual para su revisión y consideración deben ser enviados por correo electrónico a housingplanning@ dca.ga.gov. Todo el correo postal debe ser recibido a más tardar el 8 de Agosto de 2017 a las 5:00 p.m. y se pueden enviar a la dirección indicada anteriormente, con la excepción de la ATTN que se dirige a: ATTN: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC COMMENTS (PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS) El Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios de Georgia s

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Facility Address: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd NE. Sugar Hill, GA 30518, Phone: 678.482.5710 Date: 08.14.2017 Time of Sale: 2:00PM Courtney Kennedy Unit 493 Misc. Household Items Thomas Winkler Unit 493 Household Items Barry Bigsby Unit 315 Household Items and equipment Almetta Armstrong Unit 225 Clothing Craig Powe Unit 231 2 Full Beds, 2 Dressers, 2 Couches LeeAnna Mitchell Unit 723 Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-497545, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4257 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30518, 770-846-1522 & 1:00 PM August 14, 2017 6244 Justin Morris chair, couch, table, books, boxes, china cabinet, lamp, coffee table, bedrails 6233 Jon Christopher bed, chair, table, boxes, totes, vases, artificial flowers, trunks, wicker furniture 8223 Gail Holmes-Wright floral shop inventory 706A Helen Teer bed, chair, mattress, TV, boxes, totes, shoes, shelves, ladder 6271 Roy Mendelsohn clothes, books 8033 Garrett Walker tables, lamps, clothes 6285 Sheila Freeman cushions, duffle bag, clothes, TV 6267 Lisa Christopher dresser, boxes, clothes, shoes, totes, ladders, yard tools, luggage Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-497548, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1172 Auburn Rd Dacula GA 30019, 770-236-0688 @ 08/14/2017 @ 10:00AM 518 Nathalie Davis- Furniture and boxes 219: Jeremy Morrill- Household Items 169: June Smith- Household Items 178: Krystal Howard- 7x7x8 book shelf 439: Heather Dyer- Household Goods 232: Rolanda GeddisBoxes,bags and misc household items 665: Selena LedfordMattress,boxes and household items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-498056, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on August 14th, 2017 at 12:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2050 Gravel Springs Road Buford, GA 30519 678-492-4958 The personal goods stored t

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therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit A240 – Dana Atha Unit C1003 – Timothy Ryan Unit C2000 – Melvin Evans Unit C2100 – Rachel Brown Unit E622 – Anthony Vick Unit F812 – Lisa Prescott Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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1237 Brenda Duckett household items 0817 Hubert Cain household items 0312 Kathy Brumbalow household items 0313 DezRa Rose Boxes, dishes, pots and pans, shoes general house items 0937 Zene Z Bell household items 0915 Wesley Wilson household items 0907 Austin Harris Household Items CC062 Socks Tees N Things LLC 10 large boxes 0811 Douglas Paul Gregory II Trailer, HouseHold Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-499263, 7/30,8/6

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding at 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 on 8/15/2017 at 1:30 PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770)962-4330 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

337 Theresa Armwood $446.00 Household Goods Added to Auction 343 kathleen hill $429.00 HouseHold Goods Added to Auction 236 Ulrich Kent $246.00 HouseHold Goods Added to Auction 298 Mohit Thukral $199.00 HouseHold Goods Added to Auction 253 Mark Vandenderg $353.00 Household goods Added to Auction 237 D i n e s h a Hoskins $251.00 Household items Added to Auction 099 Candice Messenger $431.00 Household goods Added to Auction 091 Denise Quivers $301.00 Household goods Added to Auction 278 Lisa Lauder $225.00 Bedroom Furniture and clothing.

Added to Auction 333 Deloris Wells $452.20 Household Items Added to Auction 137 Dory Sanchez $338.00 Furniture TV Sofa Mattress Clothes table kitchen appliance kitchenware Added to Auction 001 Nathan Lopez $257.00 Plastic bins 7 Added to Auction 351 Jose AlanizGarcia $464.00 Palets Added to Auction 281 Camyn Bodden $308.00 Queen bed, full bed, boxes Added to Auction 368 Janell Robinson $478.30 Household Items Added to Auction 428 Jenna Laverdure $200.00 files boxes,printers Added to Auction 127 Raina Ellis $529.80 Household items Added to Auction 067 Harvey Cross III $237.00 Clothing, ,totes and hair styling items Added to Auction Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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LLC – $795.60 – Household Items M127 – UMPJ Toco Hills LLC–$697.00 – Household Items H100 – Melbert Christie–$470.00 – Bedroom Set O127 – Steven Langston–$328.00 – Kids clothes, plastic totes, shoes, auxiliary wires, Knick-knacks, toys M107 – Radha Embry–$210.00 – Household Items F101 – Layesse WhiteheadMcGuire–$703.00 – Furniture N103 – Scott Dix–$371.00 – Documents, paperwork, boxes L131 – Brandi Williams–$625.00 – Queen bedroom set, full bed, china cabinet, boxes F137 – Mosses Brown–$641.60 – Clothes, couches, TV O120 – Anthony Stephens–$735.40 – Household goods O100 – Alfred Boyd– $351.00 – Household Items K111 – Kelsey Humphries–$1291.40 – TV, clothes, shoes, etc.

F1016 – Gail Mordica–$307.00 – Household Items PK53 – 24 Hrs Towing Atlanta LLC–$431.80 – 17 ft. tow truck with 21 ft. hitch L149 – Ashley Coffey–$402.80 – Clothes, shoes, bags, bed, washer/ dryer, etc.

D124 – Amela Mustajbasic–$642.60 – Household Items, furniture & boxes N116 – Thomas Colley–$758.20 – Construction materials, tools F1136 – Shelton Tucker–$826.00 – Furniture, clothing, artwork, books, tools O109 – Desiree Lee– $366.60 – Household Items J154 – Radha Embry–$164.00 – Household Items L147 – Mikal Yamini–$484.00 – 2 couches, dresser, table, and boxes PK43 – Jovanny Cruz– $321.00 – Dump Truck K113 – Arielle Gates–$1297.50 – 3 bedroom house F126 – S & T Lawn Service–$1220.20 – Lawn equipment L133 – Ryan Forte–$442.00 – Household Items F102 – Ralph McDonald–$644.00 – Household Items J137 – Brandy Stevenson–$442.40 – Bed, couch, dresser, TVs O104 – Taylor Kenyada–$716.00 – Household Items F1112 – Stephanie Mayo– $533.20 – Household Items F1066 – Terrance Jones–$261.00 – Chairs, bags, tables, etc.

M118 – Horace Moore–$672.60 – Household Items & tools K120 – Serina Jackson–$663.80 – Household Items F1199 – Alesia Hunter–$532.00 – Couches, boxes, etc.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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10860 STATE BRIDGE ROAD. ALPHARETTA GA 30022 (678) 513-8185 August 22nd 2017 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 4026–Mccoy, Kianna 6247–Goodwin, Raices 6250–Miller, Angela 7002–Murry, Frances

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on August 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2790 Braselton Hwy Dacula, GA 30019 678-482-1715 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

632 Leanne Greer Household Goods 651 Johnathon Brooks 2 Bedrooms, Washer/Dryer 739 Sherri Thompson Household Goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-500578, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on 08/14/2017 at 2:30pm at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 4750 Nelson Brogdon Blvd Sugar Hill, GA, 30518 678.482.5022 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit 543–Lynn Martin furniture, antiques Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-500580, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on August 15th, at 12:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 530 Athens Hwy Loganville Ga. 30052 470-233-1499 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances C214 – Michael Winston – Lawn Signs C176 – Dave Williams – Bed, Mattress, TV, Bags, Boxes, Totes B162 – Edowin Jameson – Totes, Toys A105 – Omar Johnson – Mattress, TV, Boxes, Totes A150 – Cliffton Johnson – Boxes, Tires, Car Parts A163 – Matthew May – Bed, Chair, Dresser, Clothes, A172 – Michael Steffey – Chair, Couch, Bags, Boxes Clothes, Power Tools C314 – Leneise Hardnett – Couch, Table, Pictures, Chair C327 – Dwight Gregory – Armoire, Couch, Mattress, Refrigerator, Boxes, Totes, Chair C322 – Daniel Horne – Armoire, Chair, Couch, Microwave, TV, Totes, Toys Power Tools Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-499787, 7/30,8/6 Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2534 Sever Rd. Lawrenceville GA 30043, 678492-5265 on 08/15/2017 @ 10:00AM Unit 3199 Erica Mitchell– Household goods Unit 2055 Karen BowersHousehold goods Unit 2170 Ivene FarmerHousehold goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-500577, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding at 98 Hurricane Shoals Lawrenceville, GA 30046 on 8/15/2017 at 11:00 AM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 98 Hurricane Shoals Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 680-3688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2044 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville GA 30044, 770-845-1926 on 08-15-17 at 3PM Unit 105D Cheryl Henderson Boxes, Clothes, Microwave, Chairs, Tables, Washer, Dryer, TV, Bags Unit 121 Misty Bennett Bags, Totes, Stereo, Tools, Heater, Clothes Unit 134 Fredia Jackson Mattress, Bed, Armoire, Dresser, Fridge, Fish Tank Unit 125 Alex Guevara Bed, Head Board, Dresser, Couch, Tote, Chair Unit 223 Sarah Maldonado Head board, Bed, Boxes, Mattress Unit 356 Lisa Camp Boxes, Bags, Armoire, Bikes, Decorations, Mattress, Luggage, Entertainment Center Unit 550 Annie Moise Totes, Boxes, Clothes, Dresser, Chair, Bags, Bedding Unit 570 Rodgrick Mcculem Mattress, Shoes, Clothes, Couch, Night Stand, Bike, Totes, Luggage The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-499279, 7/30,8/2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3564 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, Ga 30044 @ 1:00 PM, August 15, 2017 Kenny Hutchinson Unit # 2098 Household Items Derwin Cobb Unit # 222A Household Items Darlene Shreeves Unit # 2091 Household Items Alex Gbolie Unit # 4055 Household Items Arzate Yesenia Unit # 0311 Household Items BraDana HurryClanton Unit #0352 Household Items Gabriel Morgan Unit # 2054 Household Items Sharonda Stewart Unit #0330 Household Items Kara Taylor Unit #4052 Household Items Laronda Hickman Unit #4085 Household Items Darylnetta Wilson Unit # 1124 Household Items Calvin Erby Unit #0323 Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-500534, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Rd. Stone Mountain GA. 30087 August 16th. 2017 @ 12:00pm Unit 254 Stacey Rollins Furniture Unit 533 Savacia Hudson Household/business items Unit 509 Constance Belton Household Furniture Items Unit 316 Constance Belton Household Furniture Unit 225 Whitney Ewings Household Items Unit 336 Frank Porter Household Goods Unit 514 Christopher Gonsalves Household Goods Unit 379 Giselle Browne Household Goods and Boxes Unit 169A Todd Spottswood Boxes Unit 505 Yalonda Washington Household Goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sale at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3942 Stone Mountain Hwy 78 Snellville, GA 30039 770-979-8936 August 16,2017 @11:00 am Unit 121 Rolande Lauture Household goods Unit 215 Beverly Williams Bed, dresser, mattress Unit 236 Denicia Seymour Three beds, two desk, dining room table and chairs, leather sofa, two end tables, four night stands, two chester drawer four bookshelves, boxes, tv stand, four tv’s Unit 306 Amy Rodriquez Living room set, arm chair, love seat couch, coffee table, small kitchen table 4 chairs, 2 desks, boxes Unit 339 Otis Stephenson Household goods Unit 449 Velva Godard Household Items Unit 517 Adrian Semper Sofa table household items Unit 584 LoriAn Jenkins Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above reference facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-499786, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on August 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 3220 Centerville Hwy Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

K1000 – Cameron Moorehead–$320.40 – Household goods F1158 – Dr Tiki L SuarezBrown–$934.60 – Household Items N115 – Thomas Colley–$768.40 – Construction materials, tools I112 – Shelia Simmons–$693.00 – Dining table and 6 chairs, china cabinet, sofa and 2 chairs, 2 end tables, lamps, bags of clothes, boxes J116 – Shawn Griffin–$581.40 – Washer, dryer, sofa, bedroom set, dining room table and hutch, misc. boxes I108 – Beverly Armstead Covington–$535.51 – Household and clothing C102 – RC Carter–$437.80 – Household goods H111 – UMPJ Toco Hills $

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4400 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047 770-638-2251 August 16th, 2017 at 10:00 AM Elizabeth Scruggs Unit 318 appliances, boxes,furniture Heather Patel Unit 007 Household Items Chuck Washington Unit 359 Household Items Juliette Grier Unit 165 Household Goods Kevin Hudson Unit 246 Household Items Tamika Dumas Unit 187 Clothing Thomas Poole Unit 268 Household Goods James Wells Unit 532 H o u s e h o l d Goods(Totes,Clothes) The auction will be listed and advertised at Extra Space Storage 4400 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-500574, 7/30,8/6 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: (Address) 5195 BUFORD HWY PEACHTREE COR GA 30071 (Yr/Make) 2008 HUMMER H2 V I N # 5GRGN23818H100956 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 8-18-2017.

929-501981, 8/6,13 GWINNETT DAILY POST– GWINNETT COUNTY LEGAL ADS PS101 AUCTION DATES AUGUST 22ND AND AUGUST 23RD NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on August 22nd and August 22nd the below-listed units.

Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

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PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 30024-1031 (678) 513-8185 August 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B307–Burnett, David B367–bowers, rodney B489–Williams, Cristal C5643–Prather, Clevetta C5651–Kafuti, Kapili C569–Pimparatana, Kye C5747–TRIANTIS, MANOUEL D620–White, Dana D629–SANDERS, MICHAEL D691–Nickol, Suzanne PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 August 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A2074–Stith, Ernnita B1062–Bailey, Kawanna B1082–Purchas, Charlene C1052–Flack, kuiante PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 August 22nd, 2017 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00234–Massey, Rachael 00513–Williams, Christine 3023–O’Hara, Cinnamon 4002–Davis, Tamara 4006–Green, Lamarr PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 August 22nd, 2017 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 114–Credle, Lamont 115–Garnett, Rashonda 129–Moore, Albert 167–Davis, Justin 311X–Walker, Rahjene 312–Bonds, Monica 438B–Oslin, Justin 442–Kawan, Paul 505–Dews, Malika 531–Lee, Sahim 632–Jenkins, Sterlin P017–Mulumba, Tshilumba Chevy V20 5514 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 August 22nd, 2017 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2005–Brannnon, Tina 3009–Martinez, Mauricio 3026–Harvey, Dallas 4022–Lofton, Eddie 4030–Wright, Tyrone 5017–Daniels, Keith 5035–Brown, James 5178–Rumph, Michael 5191–Martinez, Grace 5212–Copeland, Gwena 5325–Cade, Brittney 5463–Umana, Shayne 6104–Funches, Mariecel PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR..

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 August 23nd, 2017 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1513–witcher, christopher 1515–Young, Perdita 1518–Green Fulton, Malinda 1543–Cobbs, Andrea 1544–Johnson, Carl 2512–Brown, Christopher 2516–Johnson, Shaquaya 5504–Amarante, Aris 5511–Smith, Antonio 6053–Ramu, Cindy 6204–Middlebrooks, Monique 6233–Bostic, Precious 6261–Brennan, Heather 6264–Garth, Lashone 6503–WALKER, FINNIEZ 6504–Fant, Tawana Fant 7504–Dickerson, Maria

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 August 23rd, 2017 10:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A010–Kamwana, Chim A046–Dockery, Zandra A131–Williams, CHARLES- 07 TON A A173–Igweatu, Chinwe can A286–Hernandez, Lucia terms, ru A325–Clark, Kathy tions will b A341–Keenan, Sean prior to th A463–Brown, Aiesha 30th day B022–Bazne, Jean day of Au C522–Pratt, Brian OrangeCo, C605–Fennick, Jamal Ave (81 PUBLIC STORAGE PROP- 6004928.

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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 SUP-2017-01. Application of 733 Pleasant Hills Mall, LP for a Special Use Permit to allow an auto and truck service center on approximately 24.74 acres of property zoned CB. Property is located at 733 Pleasant Hill Rd, being in District 6, Land Lot 156, Parcel 164.

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

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FOND MEMORIES SALE ON ALL ITEMS IN THE STORE! 25% OFF ITEMS OVER $10 AUGUST 1ST-15TH 4850 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 603 Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (In Sugarloaf Crossing Shopping Center near Publix)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on August 23, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 3357 Breckinridge Blvd Duluth, GA 30096 770 – 891 – 4639 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Shalonda Raymond–2504 Phelp Payton–2143 Regina Mitchell - 3017 Frederick bush - 3301 Jerro Becaccico –3331 Finniez Walker - 3115 Christine Johnson–3309 Edward Love–3053 Ebony Godwin -2706 Alicia Morton–2156 Miller Pamela–3325 Dexter Blackwell–2619 Okivie Ama–2617 Ratonda Tate-Duffy III 2031 Latrese Capers - 1707 Smith Venetta - 3714 Tuwana Fuller - 2406 Kimberly Davis -1410 David Travis–2108 Jacqueline Smith–3317 Marcus Tucker - 3603 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08464 10860 STATE BRIDGE ROAD. ALPHARETTA GA 30022 (678) 513-8185 August 22nd 2017 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 4026–Mccoy, Kianna 6247–Goodwin, Raices 6250–Miller, Angela 7002–Murry, Frances PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 30024-1031 (678) 513-8185 August 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B307–Burnett, David B367–bowers, rodney B489–Williams, Cristal C5643–Prather, Clevetta C5651–Kafuti, Kapili C569–Pimparatana, Kye C5747–TRIANTIS, MANOUEL D620–White, Dana D629–SANDERS, MICHAEL D691–Nickol, Suzanne PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 August 22nd, 2017 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A2074–Stith, Ernnita B1062–Bailey, Kawanna B1082–Purchas, Charlene C1052–Flack, kuiante PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 August 22nd, 2017 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00234–Massey, Rachael 00513–Williams, Christine 3023–O’Hara, Cinnamon 4002–Davis, Tamara 4006–Green, Lamarr PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAW-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on August 22nd and August 22nd the below-listed units.

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RENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 August 22nd, 2017 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 114–Credle, Lamont 115–Garnett, Rashonda 129–Moore, Albert 167–Davis, Justin 311X–Walker, Rahjene 312–Bonds, Monica 438B–Oslin, Justin 442–Kawan, Paul 505–Dews, Malika 531–Lee, Sahim 632–Jenkins, Sterlin P017–Mulumba, Tshilumba Chevy V20 5514 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 August 22nd, 2017 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2005–Brannnon, Tina 3009–Martinez, Mauricio 3026–Harvey, Dallas 4022–Lofton, Eddie 4030–Wright, Tyrone 5017–Daniels, Keith 5035–Brown, James 5178–Rumph, Michael 5191–Martinez, Grace 5212–Copeland, Gwena 5325–Cade, Brittney 5463–Umana, Shayne 6104–Funches, Mariecel PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR..

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 August 23nd, 2017 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1513–witcher, christopher 1515–Young, Perdita 1518–Green Fulton, Malinda 1543–Cobbs, Andrea 1544–Johnson, Carl 2512–Brown, Christopher 2516–Johnson, Shaquaya 5504–Amarante, Aris 5511–Smith, Antonio 6053–Ramu, Cindy 6204–Middlebrooks, Monique 6233–Bostic, Precious 6261–Brennan, Heather 6264–Garth, Lashone 6503–WALKER, FINNIEZ 6504–Fant, Tawana Fant 7504–Dickerson, Maria PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 August 23rd, 2017 10:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A010–Kamwana, Chim A046–Dockery, Zandra A131–Williams, CHARLESTON A173–Igweatu, Chinwe A286–Hernandez, Lucia A325–Clark, Kathy A341–Keenan, Sean A463–Brown, Aiesha B022–Bazne, Jean C522–Pratt, Brian C605–Fennick, Jamal PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08057 4474 SATELLITE BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 August 23rd, 2017 10:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0203–Runnings, Kool 0237–Gurley, Yolanda 0246–Richardson, Donnie 0248–Lind, Casi 0345D–Wilson, Alexus 0369–walwyn, clarence 0

0511–Hill, Terrie 0803–Arroyo, Alejandro 2104–Cabacar, Jessica 2344–Reaver, Janelle 3291–Jones, Elizabeth 5184–Djedje, Wazy 5241–Gonzelez, Sabina 6012–Harper, David 6121–Bitencourt, Danielle 6213–Rush, Bobby PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08056 3865 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 August 23rd, 2017 11:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0118–Dixon, Lorenzo 0121–Lancaster, Mark 0123–powell, george 0128–Lovejoy, Wendy 0179–Allen, Terrence 0269–Gray, Jeff 0350–Campbell, Erica 0414–Drayton, Hope 0450–Hinds, Alicia 0512–Wallace, Kenyonn 0571–Ivey, Bertrand 0574–Wallace, Kenyonn 0616–Flowers, Heloise 0645–Williams, Latosha 0648–Steward-Taylor, Yanina 0674–nasser, abdulla 0737–Wakasugi, Whitney 0743–Matson, Sandra All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction t l d l

terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 30th day of July and 6th day of August 2017 by PS OrangeCo, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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household goods, clothes and shoes.

Kelly Nelke Unit 0326 Household Goods, Furniture Darien Dyson Unit 0311 exercise equipment, refrigerator Oscar Castillo Unit 0536 gym equipment, tools Courtney Faulkner Unit 5511 small furniture, personal goods George Wilson Unit 1115

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2801 Berkeley Lake Rd Duluth, GA 30096 770-856-9676 August 23rd, 2017 at 12:00 PM Azelia Cutts Unit 5304 household goods Joseph Duke Unit 0402 Blank Arthur Skinner Unit 0513 Stuff Michell Graves Unit 5324 BLANK Kristoffer Ruthe Unit 3112 household items veronica chaffin Unit 0419 h

THE LOSS OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS. 1. U.S. Passport issued for Khaled Suleiman Warawra 2. Jordanian Passport # N281126 Place of issue: Washington D.C, U.S.A Date of issue: October 16th, 2015 3. Jordanian national Civil Authorities I.D. Card # 9651003914 4. Palestinian West Bank I.D. Card issued to Khaled Warawra ID# 977226430 5. Palestinian travel document issued to Khaled Warawra 6. Jordanian travel Census report for West Bank travelers (Yellow Card) issued to Khaled Warawra THE DULUTH POLICE INCIDENT # 2017-00036726 IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT DULUTH POLICE OR CALL ME AT 404-787-7970.

CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2001, 93K mi., 1 owner, comes with warranty. Loaded, new tires. Like New! $3995.

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DODGE RAM SRT 10, 2004, VIPER TRUCK $18,900 - 73,300 Miles.

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autiful 4-sided brick, 4BD/3.5BA A home in Sugarloaf Country Beautiful Club. Home boasts master on main, 3 car garage, dramatic 2-story foyer and fam room w/coffered w/cofffered fered ceiling. Gourmet kitchen w/granite.

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NORTH CAROLINA AMAZING 3BR/2BA LOG CABIN! Hand Hewed VA logs with Tennessee rock fireplace. Located on top of a mountain in Saluda, NC. Porch, deck, waterfall, surrounded by Rhododendrons & mountain laurel.

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COMMERCIAL CASEWORK & MILLWORK Immediate Openings Commercial Cabinetry/Casework Company.

All Positions available.

Installers CNC Operators, Custom and Cabinet Builders, Laminators, and Commercial Project Managers.

All positions must have 3 to 5 years experience, for shop located in Stockbridge, GA. Please call Tony at 770-507-9913 Ext. 465 or fax resume 770-507-9536 or email resumes@viaconinc.com

Includes Benefit Package.

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ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT LAWRENCEVILLE NEED EXTRA MONEY? Mature responsible person SEEKING room & board for $450/ mo. 770-543-9013 LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $550/Month. Everything Furnished. Close to Gwnt. Transit/Sugarloaf Mills. Quiet n’hood.

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DRIVERS B.A.H. Express Inc. Southeast based carrier hiring in Atlanta / North GA. Full & Part Time Class A CDL drivers for Regional / OTR lanes. Guaranteed pay package, starting pay .43 to .45 per mile depending on experience. 18 months minimum, military exp. accepted.

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EXPERIENCED Commercial Electricians and Helpers Needed Immediate Full-Time Positions Available, Wage Negotiable from $15-$30/hour, Benefits Available. Applications Available @ 117 Park West Drive McDonough, GA 30253.

For work in areas: Alpharetta, Newnan, Cumming, Griffin, Cobb, Douglas, and Gwinnett Counties contact Scott 678-776-1447.

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OFFICE Seeking an EXPERIENCED Employee for Commercial/ Industrial Electrical Sub Contractor in Business Since 1937. 3+ Years Experience with Commercial Sub Contractors Needed in Billing, Close-Out Documents, Permits, Pay Applications, Waivers, Job Costing, Data Entry, and Incoming Service Calls.

Apply in Person from 9-5 Monday through Friday at Wallace Electric Company 117 Park West Dr McDonough, GA 30253 or Send Resume to resumes@ wallaceelectric.com

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FIRE AWAY The last two seasons, Buford senior pitcher Logan Caymol has a 25-2 record with a 0.96 ERA and 222 strikeouts in 196 innings. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Free from all distractions, Caymol ready for senior season

By DaviD FrieDlanDer Senior year is supposed to be special for any high school student, especially one that participates in sports.

However, it’s hard to imagine any senior year being more special that the 2017-18 school year figures to be for Buford softball pitcher Logan Caymol after everything she’s been through over the past two years.

A preseason back ailment limited her to just 69 2/3 innings during her

sophomore campaign in 2015, though that was nothing compared to the emotional issues she would have to deal with as a junior last year.

As it turns out, softball turned out to be her sanctuary as her family dealt with the aftermath of a tragic automobile accident in December of 2015 that took the life of her 11-year-old brother, Drew, and severely injured another brother, Matthew, and her father Matteo.

“Softball is kind of like my getaway,” Caymol said. “So whenever I’m on the field, I just kind of get up and go. It’s kind of like therapy for me. I just like being out there because it takes my mind off everything.”

With life now heading back to a some semblance of normalcy, Caymol enters a high school softball season without any distractions for the first time in over two years.

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nant as she was amidst the turmoil over that time, that could mean very bad news for opposing hitters in the 2017 season.

“This is an interesting year for her,” Buford coach Tony Wolfe said about Caymol. “Her brother Matthew joins her in high school this year as a freshman. I think there’s some excitement about that and it’s something to have a good feeling about.

“It appears she’s going to come into this year with

less distractions and be able to hopefully focus on her senior year and just enjoy her senior year all the way through.

“She’s a remarkably strong young lady. To deal with all she’s dealt with … especially in the last 18 months or so. It’s really remarkable she’s been able to focus and find the joy in playing and being with her friends and be able to let a little bit of that go over the last so many months and just

enjoy the game and play it at a high level.”

Indeed, Caymol has pitched at an extremely high level over the past two seasons, earning firstteam All-County honors, rolling up a 25-2 record with a 0.96 ERA and 222 strikeouts in 196 innings over that time, enough to get an offer to pitch collegiately for Tennessee, where she is verbally committed.

See CAYMOL, Page 4B

Buford’s Upshaw a Locals Jones, Marsh a heavenly pair perfect fit for Cubs

By Guy CurtriGht

Staff Correspondent

By Guy CurtriGht

League, but then cooled The Chicago Cubs off. stress being able to Upplay multiple positions shaw, hitthroughout their organizating .326 tion and that makes Austhrough Austin tin Upshaw a perfect fit.

July 26, Upshaw The Buford graduate went into and former Kennesaw the weekend batting .267 State standout is barely with a .323 on-base persix weeks into his pro centage and .353 slugging career and the 13th-round mark in 27 games for draft choice has already South Bend. played three of the four After hitting two hominfield spots. ers and driving in eight Upshaw has played runs over four games extensively for Class A in Arizona, he had one South Bend at second homer and 16 RBIs for base in addition to first South Bend. and third, his college Upshaw, 21, played two positions. seasons for Kennesaw The left-handed hitter after transferring from got off to a hot start in Georgia Perimeter. He hit the Midwest League after .344 with seven homers spending four games See UPSHAW, Page 4B in the rookie Arizona

Staff Correspondent

The Los Angeles Angels took a high school outfielder from Gwinnett County in the second round of consecutive drafts, picking Wesleyan’s Jahmai Jones with the 70th overall pick in 2015 and Buford’s Brandon Marsh with the 60th choice in 2016.

Remember the 1994 Disney movie “Angels in the Outfield”? Jones and Marsh could one day be flanking Mike Trout as part of a baseball trilogy with an inspired Georgia connection.

Jones, ranked as the Angels’ No. 2 prospect by MLB.com, made the jump to Class A Advanced Inland Empire at midseason and was hitting even better than he did in the Class A Midwest League.

Marsh, rated as Los Angeles’ No. 6 prospect,

Buford grad Brandon Marsh waits for a pitch during an Orem Owlz game. (Photo: Ari Davis/Orem Owlz)

didn’t play last season and was hurt for a while this year, but the 19-year-old was tearing up the rookie Pioneer League when on the field.

In his first three games back with Orem, Utah, after missing a month with a sprained thumb, Marsh was 6-for-15 with two homers, four RBIs and six

runs scored.

The left-handed hitter had been just as hot before he was hurt.

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Noon — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: I Love New York 355 at The Glen, Qualifying. NBCSP 2:30 p.m. — IMSA Racing Weathertech Sportscar Championship: Road America. From Elkhart Lake, Wisc.

FS1 3 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: I Love New York 355 at The Glen. NBCSP 4 p.m. — NHRA Drag Racing Northwest Nationals. From Pacific Raceways in Lake Morton-Berrydale, Wash. FOX

GOLF

11:30 a.m. — icoh Women’s British Open Championship Final Round. NBC 2 p.m. — PGA Tour WGC Bridgestone Invitational, Final Round. CBS

MLB

1:30 p.m. — Miami at Atlanta FSSO 2 p.m. — Washington at Chicago Cubs TBS 8 p.m. — Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets ESPN

SOCCER

9 a.m. — Arsenal vs Chelsea. From Wembley Stadium in London. FS1 10:30 a.m. — UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 Final: Teams TBA. ESPN2 4 p.m. — MLS: LA Galaxy at Portland Timbers ESPN 6 p.m. — MLS: New York Red Bulls at New York City FC FS1 8 p.m. — Atlanta United FC at Sporting Kansas City FS1

SOFTBALL

2 p.m. — Senior League World Series, Final: Teams TBA. ESPN2

TENNIS

5 p.m. — WTA Tennis Bank of the West Classic, Final.

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3 p.m. — IAAF World Championships Day 3. From London. NBC

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GOLF

Ongoing through Aug. 22: The Middle School Golf League, which assigns golfers to teams based on their middle school attendance zones, will hold registration for the fall season through Aug. 22. Matches are held at Summit Chase Country Club in Snellville and Cedar Lake Golf Club in Loganville. Registration is through the South Gwinnett Athletic Association. To register or for more information, go to www.middleschoolgolfleague.com.

Aug. 28: The Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation will host its second annual golf classic at Hamilton Mill Golf Club.

The event raises money for all schools in the cluster — Mill Creek High School, Jones and Osborne middle schools and Duncan Creek, Fort Daniel, Harmony, Ivy Creek and Puckett’s Mill elementary schools. Cost is $125 per player and sponsorships also are available. For more information, email 2moons@bellsouth.net.

This Date in Baseball

1908 — Lefty Johnny Lush tosses a five-inning no-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Brooklyn 2-0 in the rainshortened opener of a doubleheader. The second game is washed out.

1933 — Philadelphia Athletics third baseman Pinky Higgins hits for the cycle, propelling his club to a 12-8 triumph over the Washington Senators.

1937 — Roy Johnson and Rabbit Warstler of the Boston Braves become the first teammates in the 20th century to lead off a game with back-to-back homers. The Braves go on to lose 12-6 to the Cubs.

1938 — Mickey Cochrane is fired as manager of the Detroit Tigers following a 14-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox that drops the club to 47-51 for the season.

1949 — Luke Appling of the Chicago White Sox makes his 2,154th career start at shortstop, surpassing the all-time record held by Rabbit Maranville.

1953 — Ted Williams returns to the Boston Red Sox after missing the majority of the 1952 season to serve overseas. He finishes with 13 homers and a .407 average in 37 games.

1967 — Minnesota pitcher Dean Chance tosses five perfect innings before the Twins’ game against the Boston Red Sox is called. Minnesota prevails 2-0.

1972 — Atlanta Braves outfielder Hank Aaron goes deep twice to reach 661 home runs for his career, setting the record for most home runs by a player with one team.

1981 — Major league players approve a split-season format after a work stoppage guts the middle portion of the campaign.

1988 — Chicago Cubs closer Rich “Goose” Gossage becomes the second man to reach the 300-save plateau, reaching the milestone in a 7-4 triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies.

1992 — Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan is thrown out of a game for the first time in his 26-year career after arguing with Oakland’s Willie Wilson in the ninth inning of a 2-0 Athletics win.

1999 — Tony Gwynn records his 3,000th career hit as his San Diego Padres beat the Montreal Expos 12-10. It comes on the sixth anniversary of his 2,000th hit.

2001 — Scott Hatteberg hits into a triple play and swats a grand slam in consecutive at-bats as the Boston Red Sox outslug the Texas Rangers 10-7.

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Team president leaving Gladiators integral part of DULUTH — The the metro Atlanta Gladiators anAtlanta nounced Friday that team commupresident Joe Gelderman nity over is leaving the organizathe last 14 tion to pursue a different seasons.

Joe career path.

I’ve been Gelderman “I can’t express enough fortunate how grateful I am to have to have formed life-long been able to be a part of friendships with seasonthe Gladiators organizaticket holders, corporate tion for nearly 15 years,” partners, coaches and Gelderman said. “I am fellow co-workers. particularly thankful “The timing is right to to Steve Chapman and take the next step in my Toby Jeffreys for taking professional career, and I a chance on me fresh out will be moving on to take of college and affording a vice president role in me the opportunity to a company that provides work with them to build pre-employment hiring the Gladiators into an assessment tools — a tool From StaFF reportS

that the Gladiators have used successfully for the past seven years. I will remain in the area and look forward to remaining part of the Gladiator family as a fan and seeing the great front office team that we have assembled continue its success.”

Gelderman joined the Gladiators in January 2003 and was named the team’s vice president and general manager of business operations in March of 2015 before being promoted to president in June. Gelderman is joining The Steering Group, a local company owned by his father.

“Joe’s dedication, loyalty and progression through the organization are a prime example of what we and minor-league sports are about,” Gladiators majority owner Toby Jeffreys said. “You come in at the ground level and can work your way up the ladder to becoming team president.

“He’s not only done an outstanding job, jumping in and doing what we’ve asked, but his foresight and decision making served the Gladiators well and will continue to enhance Joe’s personal development in this next endeavor.”

Swarm sign three transition players From StaFF reportS DULUTH — The Georgia Swarm announced Friday that the team has re-signed transition players Liam Byrnes and Lauchlin Elder to twoyear contracts, and signed free-agent transition player Brayden Hill to a two-year contract.

“We’re excited to see so many of our 2016 draft picks come back to challenge for roster spots this year,” Swarm owner and general manager John Arlotta said. “Competition always makes a team better, and these players will have a chance to fill some voids left by personnel changes as well.”

Byrnes, 24, saw action in two games for the Swarm in 2017, recording an assist while collecting six loose balls and causing one turnover. The right-hander spent most of the season on the Swarm’s practice squad. Byrnes was selected in the fifth round of the 2016 NLL Draft, No. 44 overall.

The Marquette University alum is the school’s all-time leader in ground balls with 218 and caused turnovers with 102.

Georgia drafted Elder,

Liam Brynes was one of three players the Georgia Swarm announced they have signed for the 2018 season Friday. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

22, in the third round of the 2016 NLL Draft, No. 22 overall. At the Swarm’s preseason camp last December, the lefthander impressed coaches and players with his effort and pushes in transition.

A multi-sport player, Elder was on the Holdout List for the 2017 season due to his hockey commitments.

Elder is currently playing with the Owen Sound North Stars, an Ontario Sr. B Lacrosse League

team making a run for the Presidents Cup. He recorded 15 points (12G, 3A) in 14 regular season games and six points (5G, 1A) in three postseason games.

Hill, 21, was drafted by the Swarm in the third round of the 2016 NLL Draft, No. 25 overall. The left-hander was released from the practice squad in March, and the Rochester Knighthawks added him to its practice squad. The Six Nations, Ontario na-

tive played for the Six Nations Arrows (Ontario Jr. A Lacrosse League) over the summer, recording three assists in 20 regular season games.

“We are excited to have these young players back with the Swarm,” head coach Ed Comeau said.

“As we know from past experience, success in this league often comes through the draft. We are happy to have all of these 2016 draft picks back to try to earn a spot in 2018.”

Dunham shines as SwimAtlanta wins title From StaFF reportS SwimAtlanta posted a dominating victory at last weekend’s Georgia Senior State Championships in Athens, and got a memorable meet from one of its swimmers, Bradley Dunham.

Dunham, a senior at Dacula, was named outstanding boys swimmer of the meet after finishing as the event’s high-point scorer. He had four second-place finishes (50 backstroke, 200 back, 400 freestyle, 1,500 free), a third-place finish (100 back) and a ninth-place finish (200 free).

SwimAtlanta scored 1,963.5 points to easily top runner-up Chattahoochee Gold’s 817. The event featured 530 swimmers and

36 teams.

SwimAtlanta’s Maria Alvarez placed first in all three of Bradley her events, Dunham the 200, 400 and 800 free. Andrew Huenniger had a win in the 200 butterfly, along with three other top-eight finishes (third in 50 fly, fourth in 100 fly, eighth in 200 free).

Devan Sweeney gave SwimAtlanta a first-place swim in the 400 individual medley, in addition to taking second in the 200 fly and third in both the 200 IM and 200 back. Teammate Keegan Walsh won the 200 back, and was second in the 100 back,

fifth in the 50 back, eighth in the 400 IM and 12th in the 200 free.

Other top performers for SwimAtlanta from Gwinnett were: Shawn Ahn (11th, 200 free, 11th, 400 free), Marianne Allard (fifth, 200 IM, fifth, 200 breast, fifth, 400 IM, eighth, 100 breast), Haley Arner (fifth, 200 fly, 12th, 400 free), Daniel Brothers (third, 1,500 free, fourth, 400 free), Jared Clance (second, 100 breast), Nick Kalenik (seventh, 1,500 free), Megan Jones (ninth, 800 free), Evan McInerny (ninth, 200 breast), Ashley Neas (fourth, 400 free, fourth, 800 free, sixth, 200 free, sixth, 400 IM, seventh, 200 fly), Collins Sainovich (seventh, 200 IM, eighth, 400 IM), Dylan Scott (ninth, 400

free, 10th, 400 IM), Matt Shelton (ninth, 50 fly, 11th, 100 free), Tegan Sweeney (eighth, 400 IM, eighth, 400 free) and Reed Wynn (fifth, 100 free, sixth, 100 fly, 10th, 50 fly).

SwimAtlanta’s coaches also swam in the 200 medley relay and placed second with a time of 1:47.85, then challenged other club coaches nationally to beat their time.

The foursome included 38-year-old Chris Davis, 26-year-old Caleb Weir, 25-year-old Thomas Nguyen and 23-year-old Jordan Jones.

The coaches were defeated in the medley by SwimAtlanta’s A relay of Dunham, Clance, Huenniger and Wynn, whose winning time was 1:45.19.

Dolphins’ Gase confirms interest by Cutler the SportS Xchange

somebody either way. I’d like to know exactly with Miami Dolphins coach Ryan first. So that helps me Adam Gase confirmed make a decision with what Saturday that Jay Cutler direction to go.” is interested in potentially The second-year head joining the team after start- coach said he had one preing quarterback Ryan Tan- liminary talk with Cutler nehill sustained a serious and the conversation was injury to his left knee. positive.

But Gase said it is “When I get there, I will premature to assume the be able to tell you, but I former Chicago Bears don’t think it’s close to quarterback will sign with anything,” Gase told reportthe Dolphins. Gase was ers after the Dolphins’ Cutler’s offensive coordina- intrasquad scrimmage. tor with the Bears in 2015. “Like I said, I’ve had one “He’s interested,” Gase conversation with (Cutler). said of Cutler after the Dol- That’s where we’re at. phins’ intrasquad scrim“I’m dealing with this mage. “But we’re just try(team) right now. When ing to figure out everything. I know more, hopefully You don’t expect this to within the next few days, happen. … I know I need I will have a better idea of

what’s going on.”

Cutler was released by the Bears this offseason and took a television job with Fox Sports as a TV analyst in May. He has indicated he would return to the NFL under the right circumstances.

Mark Block, a longtime friend and business partner of Cutler’s who served as his agent as he negotiated his new deal to work for Fox, wrote on Twitter that any report indicating Cutler wants to return is premature.

“Not sure where sources are coming from but as of 10:50 am Jay Cutler hasn’t made any decisions.

Stay tuned for actual on the record,” Block wrote

Saturday.

The Dolphins and Tannehill will decide in the coming days whether Tannehill opts for weeks of rest and treatment with the intent of playing this year or instead undergoes season-ending knee surgery.

The Dolphins are seeking multiple opinions on Tannehill’s left knee before making a final decision.

Several doctors will be consulted, including renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews.

Whether Tannehill opts for surgery or not, he is expected to be out months.

Reconstructive surgery to a knee ligament generally sidelines an athlete for nine to 12 months.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 • 3B

Former Lion Graham hosts annual camp

By Colin HuBBard

Staff Correspondent

SUWANEE — Peachtree Ridge graduate Zach Graham is about to enter his seventh season as a professional basketball player, but he’s doing it in ways that not even he could’ve foreseen it happening back when he was just a member of the school’s high school team.

After playing for Ole Miss for four seasons, Graham’s dream of making it to the NBA was short lived. He played 43 games for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Dleague and was a member of the Atlanta Hawks for a little over a week in December 2011.

But in the six years since, Graham has traveled all over the world and has played professional basketball in the Philippines, Turkey, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, and most recently in Venezuela.

For the past two years, Graham has spent the better half of his time playing for Guaros de Lara, a basketball club based out of Venezuela.

In 2016, Graham helped Guaros bring home three championships and was the most valuable player for two of them.

Graham picked up his first MVP award for beating the EURO cup champions in Germany last September and picked up his second with a win in

that I just wish that I had the opportunity to bring my family with me. Just to have them experience the things that I’ve seen, the food that I’ve eaten and the culture that I’ve gotten accustomed too.”

But at the end of the day, Graham is living out his childhood dream of playing professional basketball, no matter which time zone that it might be in.

“This is what I love to Peachtree Ridge grad Zach Graham addresses campers during annual basketball camp at his alma mater on do,” he said. “My main Saturday in Suwanee. (Photo: Colin Hubbard) goal is to be here playing in the states, but until the La Liga de las Ameri- ily,” he said. “The barthen, I’m going to keep cas. It was the second rier between Spanish and doing what I have to do year in a row that he and English and knowing the to take care of myself and his Venezuelan team had language doesn’t feel like my family.” won the championship in a barrier at all because Graham was back at that league. everyone is so close. The Peachtree Ridge high But Graham wasn’t team has been the same school for his second anfinished there. He and his for the past three years, nual three-day camp this team went back home to and the reason that I went weekend with the help of Venezuela and won the back is because I trusted his training staff and other Venezuelan title as well. the organization and I felt members.

“This past season was comfortable with them.”

The changes from unbelievable,” Graham There are definitely last years’ camp to this said. “It was just a bless- moments of reflection years’ camp were miniing to know that the work when you are thousands mal, but Graham added that we put in came to of miles from home in a in the Peachtree Ridge fruition. I try not to stay sometimes nine-month girls’ basketball team into too high or too low with season, and Graham is the mix for 2017. The success or failure. But no stranger to that. Not a kids were put through a I’m definitely thankful to lot of 28-year-old’s have rigorous set of drills that have the season that we traveled the world like he helped better them as just had.” has, but there are pros and individual players, as well Graham said that cons in everything that as team players. he’s enjoyed certain takes place.

“The kids from last year parts of every team that “It hits me in spots,” are another grade older, he’s played for over his Graham said. “I never so they understand the professional career, but imagined going to Gergame more,” Graham said. it was hard to ignore the many or going to Asia, “They’ve been through relationships that he’s but I’ve been there now. the things that we put built with Guaros.

The only thing that I them through last year, “The good thing about really think about when so they really responded playing with Guaros that is on my mind when to it well. We also added is that it’s like a famvisiting those places is the girls’ basketball team,

which is good because it kind of creates a family here at Peachtree Ridge.

Collectively, we have a great group. The guys pick up the girls, the girls pick up the guys.”

Graham invited current overseas professional, Gani Lawal, to help with the camp. Lawal played high school basketball at Norcross before playing at Georgia Tech.

He also invited his good friend Rennie Curran to speak to the kids after the practice. Curran played linebacker in the NFL and played his high school ball at Brookwood and his college ball at UGA. “Rennie has been my friend since I was 10 or 11 years old,” Graham said. “We just continued to stay close.

Even though I went to Ole Miss and he went to UGA, I always saw his games, and he was always able to watch my games. Just being able to see him progress into the NFL is just cool to know somebody that you’ve seen go through all of the steps life. He’s a class act, and I have the ultimate respect for him.

That’s why I wanted to bring him in to speak to these kids because they need to hear from somebody that’s been where they want to go.”

The story of Graham’s career is far from over.

His best days are arguably ahead of him and he’s looking forward to where he might wind up next.

Georgia Tech searching for leaders this fall

By Stan awtrey

Leadership was one of the topics discussed by some of the players When Georgia Tech lost at the team’s preseason quarterback Justin Thomas media gathering last week. and center Freddie Burden, Among the most comthe team lost more than monly mentioned names just a pair of outstandwere defensive backs Coing players. The Yellow rey Griffin and Lawrence Jackets also lost two of Austin, defensive linemen the team’s most influential Antonio Simmons and leaders, which leaves a big KeShun Freeman, receiver void that needs to be filled.

Ricky Jeune and lineman Thomas, the little guy, Andrew Marshall. and Burden, the big guy, The key is to ensure the commanded the respect Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Lawrence team doesn’t follow behind Austin (20) celebrates an interception against the Duke the guys who create probof their teammates. They helped provide encourage- Blue Devils last season. (Photo: Brett Davis-USA Today lems or break the rules.

Sports) ment and an occasional “If you’ve got guys who kick in the pants when are problems off the field, needed. It remains to be Johnson said Thomas and said, ‘Hey, you’ve got and they’re always causing seen who will step into was a leader from the to be the leader.’” distractions, and they’re that vacuum. instant he stepped on the In fact, Johnson said the leaders, you’ve usually “We’ll find out in the field, even though he was it’s the team and not the got problems,” Johnson next four or five weeks,” by nature a quiet indicoaching staff who detersaid. “But if the other head coach Paul Johnson vidual. mines who will carry the guys are the leaders, the said. “You can teach lead“Justin Thomas was a leadership role. guys doing everything the ership skills, but you can’t leader, and he never said “I could go in there and right way, and guys follow force people to be leaders, a word,” Johnson said. say, ‘I want you and you them, then it’s usually not good ones. The good “From the time he came to be the leaders,’ and the pretty good. I’ve seen it ones are leaders, they rise here, he had that ‘it’ factor, team may have a whole both ways.” to the top, and guys follow and guys just followed different idea,” Johnson Fall camp update: them.” him. I never went to him said.

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to participated in drills the first day. The practice lasted 24 periods and nearly 2 1/2 hours, with players wearing helmets, jerseys and shorts for the non-contact practice.

“It was good to get back out there,” Johnson said.

“We had a good warm day to get back in the flow.

Overall, it’s like you think the first day will be, get an idea of the pace. There were a lot of big eyes. I don’t think a lot of those guys had gone at that pace and at that speed before.

I think they approached it with the right attitude and got through it alright.”

The offense and defense both produced big plays in the first practice session.

Safety A.J. Gray jumped the route on a pass, intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. Quarterback TaQuon Marshall later threw a pass over tight coverage to redshirt freshman Stephen Dolphus for a touchdown.

Fixing special teams issues atop list for UGA

By Collin Huguley

dinaire, Ahkil Crumpton.

Crumpton chose Georgia after attending Los Ange“A comedy of errors.” les Valley College in CaliThat is the line that fornia and at 5-foot-9, 165 Georgia head football pounds, Crumpton is built coach Kirby Smart used similarly to McKenzie and to describe the Bulldogs’ was an electric playmaker special teams play after at the JUCO level. a loss to Vanderbilt last “We combed the counseason. try looking for an elite The special teams unit returner,” Smart said. “We was one that struggled all didn’t feel like we had an season for the Bulldogs. elite returner. Really don’t The group struggled for have any experienced Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) kicks a field- returners because we weeks to find a field-goal goal as Jacob Eason (10) holds during last season’s kicker before settling on game against Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium in Athens. lost two guys … but we Rodrigo Blankenship, identified (Crumpton) as (Photo: Karl L. Moore) who went 14-for-18 on a guy that we thought was his attempts but had some things in that unit is at the game, everything. But we a really good player. Of issues with range later on top of the list for Georgia plan to do that and we’ll course, we watched tape in the year. in preseason practices. do that in camp.” on him and thought he reThe punting situation Winning the battle of field In the return game, ally did a good job.” was also a mess, as the position is critical, he Georgia will be searchAnother name that team rotated punters and said. ing for a guy to replace Smart mentioned in the even used backup quarter“You know, the areas someone in McKenzie competition for return duback Brice Ramsey to fill of concern and areas that was one of the most ties is junior wide receiver the role. of improvement for us, dynamic returners in the Terry Godwin.

And to top things off, special teams would be country in his three years Godwin has not had star return man Isaiah No. 1,” Smart said. “We in Athens. The team also any extended experience McKenzie declared for the are going to try to change lost wide receiver Reggie at the collegiate level as NFL Draft, bypassing his some things up special Davis, who also handled a returner but Smart feels senior season, leaving the teams-wise … We’ve got some return duties. that he has the attributes Bulldogs without a relito improve in our kicking But the team did bring to be successful in that able returner for 2017. units — that’s punting, in junior college transfer role.

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Terry Godwin is very capable,” Smart said.

“He’s got great hands.

He’s got some of the best hands and judgment I’ve ever seen on a receiver. I have no concerns about Terry as a possession guy, catching the ball — still to be determined whether he’s an elite returner.

We’re going to give him an opportunity to compete for that position.”

Smart hopes that the incoming freshmen who are hungry to get on the field will push the incumbent special teams players. But his veterans are awake to the importance of special teams and the team is eager to prove that they are much better on that front than last year showed.

“Special teams is all about effort and who wants it more,” senior linebacker Lorenzo Carter said. “It is just like offense and defense, special teams can win or lose you the game. …Everybody has value on special teams so we just have to go out there and want it.”

IN BRIEF

Spartans’ Hinton picks Michigan With his junior season just weeks away, Greater Atlanta Christian junior lineman Christopher Hinton announced Saturday that he is verbally committed to the University of Michigan.

The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Hinton will start on offense and defense for the Spartans this season. He is ranked the No. 9 junior in the country as a five-star prospect by 247sports.com.

Mosley joins Gardner-Webb coaching staff Shiloh grad Ryan Mosley, who just finished a stellar college wrestling career, has joined his alma mater, Gardner-Webb (N.C.) University, as a graduate assistant coach.

Mosley went 94-49 in four seasons at GardnerWebb and qualified for the NCAA Championships in both 2015 and 2017. He went 26-12 as a senior, won the Southern Conference title and was named the SoCon’s Most Outstanding Wrestler at the conference meet.

“We are very excited to add a young coach of Ryan Mosley’s caliber to the program,” Gardner-Webb head coach Daniel Elliott said. “His work ethic and character are outstanding, and we expect his impact on our current wrestlers to be significant.”

GAC’s Kinser, Shiloh’s Wilson named state’s top track coaches Greater Atlanta Christian’s Brad Kinser and Robert Wilson, the new athletic and activities director at Shiloh, were honored this week by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Kinser, who led GAC to the Class AAA state track and field title this past spring, was named the organization’s girls coach of the year for Georgia.

Wilson and fellow Westlake coach Jason Cage were named Georgia’s boys coaches of the year.

Berkmar’s Soumahoro named preseason All-American Berry College standout Mamadou Soumahoro has been selected as a firstteam, preseason All-American by D3football.com.

The Berkmar grad is the lone Southern Athletic Association player on the team. He led the nation with 15 sacks and had 20 tackles for losses last season, earning SAA Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Brookwood youth all-stars wrap up summer of victories

The 6-and-under Brookwood National All-Star Team completed a successful postseason with a handful of victories.

The team defeated Ocee Black 27-15 for the Summer Slam title, beat the Hopewell Broncos 28-17 for the Training Legends All-Star State Silver title and topped the Eastside Hurricanes 20-4 for the Training Legends All-Star World Series Silver championship.

Brookwood’s roster features Levi Larsen, Koen Barnhart, Mason Malone, Braden Turgeon, Sammy Resendiz, Ashton Om, Carson Lawrimore, Griffin Teal, Chris James, Yomil Morales, Myles Goolsby and T.J. Dickson. The team’s coaches are Myron Bullock, Ken Barnhart, Sam Resendiz and Daniel Lawrimore.

— From staff reports

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SUPER SIX SOFTBALL Conner Batchelor • School: Grayson • Class: Senior • Position: RHP/3B • Noteworthy: • First-team All-County selection by the Daily Post as a junior last year after going 16-4 with a 1.69 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 120 innings.

Also hit .378 with 36 RBIs, 31 runs scored and 13 stolen bases • Region 8-AAAAAAA Pitcher of the Year last season; All-Region selection three straight seasons • Also first-team All-County as a sophomore by going 15-8, with a 1.10 ERA, 126 strikeouts in 141 1/3 innings, and a no-hitter. Also hit .300 with 14 RBIs, 13 runs scored and four triples offensively in helping the Rams to the Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Named All-County from Region 8-AAAAAA by the Gwinnett Diamond Club in 2015 and 2016 • Favorite athlete: Julio Jones • Nickname: Cons • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: There are too many great players in Gwinnett to choose just one • Summer travel team: Southern Force-Wilbur • Twitter handle: @connerbatchelor • Coach Bill Batchelor’s take: “Conner is the heart and soul of our team. She pushes people in practice or games to be the best they can be but picks them up when they are down. She leads by example and no one wants to win more than her.”

Logan Caymol • School: Buford • Class: Senior • Position: RHP • Noteworthy: • Was a first-team All-County selection by the Daily Post as a junior last year after going 17-1 with a 0.87 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 126 1/3 innings in helping the Wolves to their 10th straight state championship.

• Completed all 17 of her starts last season and held opponents to a .160 batting average • 2016 GHSA Class AAAAA State Pitcher of the Year • 2016 GACA Class AAAAA State Pitcher of the Year • Named first-team All-State in Class AAAA by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association in 2015 and 2016 • Named first-team All-American by FloSoftball • Verbally committed to play college softball at Tennessee • Favorite athlete: Deshaun Watson • Nickname: Lo • Best players in Gwinnett Co. that are not me: Arielle Oda and Chandler Dennis • Summer travel team: East Cobb Bullets-Biele • Twitter handle: @Logancaymol • Coach Tony Wolfe’s take: “She’s a remarkably strong young lady. To deal with all she’s dealt with … especially in the last 18 months or so, it’s really remarkable she’s been able to focus and find the joy of playing and being with her friends … and just enjoy playing the game, and playing at a high level.”

Chandler Dennis • School: North Gwinnett • Class: Junior • Position: RHP/DP • Noteworthy: • Was the Daily Post’s Player of the Year as a sophomore last season after going 19-6 with a 1.20 ERA and 144 strikeouts, and hitting .510, with three homer runs, 29 RBIs, 15 doubles and a 1.323 OPS in helping the Bulldogs to the Class AAAAAA state championship • Also named 2016 Player of the Year by the Gwinnett Diamond Club • Georgia Dugout Club’s Class AAAAAA Player of the Year for 2016 • Named first-team All-State by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association in 2016 • Ranked as the No. 10 junior in the nation by FloSoftball • Named preseason high school All-American by FloSoftball • Already verbally committed to play college softball at Michigan • Favorite athlete: Sierra Romero • Nickname: Chan • Best players in Gwinnett Co. that are not me: Logan Caymol and Arielle Oda • Summer travel team: East Cobb Bullets-Biele 16U • Twitter handle: @chandlerdennis • Coach Randy Black’s take: “Chandler is one of those players that comes along in a coaching career very few times. She works hard on and off the field

and is a great leader. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make her teeam successful.”

Arielle Oda • School: Buford • Class: Senior • Position: OF/SS • Noteworthy: • First-team All-State selection by the Daily Post as a junior last year after hitting .420 with 14 RBIs, 44 runs scored, 4 doubles, four triples and 42 total hits and going a perfect 28-for-28 in stolen base attempts • Named Class AAAAA Player of the year by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association • Named first-team AllAmerican by FloSoftball • Ranked No. 31 for the Class of 2018 in FloSoftball’s Hot 100 • Verbally committed to play college softball at Duke • Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant • Nickname: Oda • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Logan Caymol • Summer travel team: East Cobb Bullets • Twitter handle: @arielleoda • Coach Tony Wolfe’s take: “Arielle is one of the most dynamic players to come through our program in the past 10 years. She is very athletic, competitive and versatile. She is a dominate player offensively with her speed and her ability to hit and play small ball. Defensively she can play any-

where at a high level. She has great SB IQ and is an unselfish team player. Most of all, she is a outstanding young lady who loves to compete and play the game.

We are very fortunate to have her in our program.”

Adia Polk • School: Shiloh • Class: Senior • Position: UT • Noteworthy: • Named first-team All-County by the Daily Post as a junior last season after hitting .481 with four home runs, 46 RBIs, 28 runs scored, 11 doubles and a 1.348 OPS • Also first-team All-County selection by the Daily Post as a sophomore in 2015 after hitting .429, with nine homers, 36 RBIs, eight doubles and a 1.444 OPS • 2016 Region 8-AAAAAAA Player of the Year • Named second-team AllState in Class AAAAAAA by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association in 2016 • Two-time defending Gwinnett Diamond Club Offensive Player of the Year • Has 17 HRs, 113 RBIs and 33 doubles for her varsity career • Verbally committed tog play college softball at Troy University • Favorite athlete: LeBron James • Nickname: D or Dee Dee • Best players in Gwinnett Co. that are not me: Amanda Briskin or Terrica Williams • Summer travel team: Atlanta Vipers-Moore • Twitter handle:

@_double0_ • Coach Chris Polk’s take: “She’s one of the hardestworking kids I know. No matter what is going on, she’s a leader. She’s always team first.”

Hannah Turnbull • School: Parkview • Class: Senior • Position: SS • Noteworthy: • Named first-team All-County by the Daily Post as a junior last year after hitting .359 with 23 RBIs, 23 runs scored and 17 stolen bases • Also named first-team AllCounty by the Daily Post as as sophomore in 2015 • First-team All-County selection by the Gwinnett Diamond Club the past three seasons • Named second-team AllState in Class AAAAAAA by the Georgia Athletics Coaches Association in 2016 • Named Scholar Athlete all three previous varsity seasons • Verbally committed tog play college softball at Georgia Tech • Favorite athlete: Ronda Rousey • Nickname: Bull • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Adia Polk • Summer travel team: TN Fury Platinum • Twitter handle: @turnballa • Coach Justin Bishop’s take: “Hannah has truly developed into a leader both on and off the field for us over the past three years.”

Buford’s Clay finds niche in the bullpen

By Guy CurtriGht

a promotion from Class A Cedar Rapids last year, but the left-hander has been a Former Buford and revelation for the Miracle Georgia Tech standout in the bullpen this season.

Sam Clay didn’t have The 24-year-old is 8-0 much consistent success with a 1.29 ERA and has in his first three years converted nine of 11 save in the Minnesota Twins opportunities. organization, as locating Clay had held oppothe strike zone was often a nents to a .176 batting problem. average in 35 appearances, The fourth-round pick striking out 56 and walkin the 2014 draft appears ing 28 in 56 innings. to have found his niche That comes after Clay now, though. was 1-3 with a 6.80 ERA Clay struggled as a in 10 starts for Fort Myers starter for Fort Myers of last year, allowing a .315 the Class A Advanced batting average and walkFlorida State League after ing 29 in 41 innings.

Staff Correspondent

•From Page 1B

Angels

“The wait was a little longer than I expected, but Marsh was batting .438 I didn’t really think about with a .491 on-base perlast year, missing the seacentage and .771 slugging son,” Marsh said. “I knew mark, driving in 14 runs in I’d be back pretty quick, 11 games and accumulat- although it ended up being ing eight extra-base hits. a month.”

A physical after the Jones hit .306 with a draft revealed a back ishomer and eight RBIs in sue, delaying Marsh’s start his first 14 games in the until this year.

California League after He didn’t get to make batting .272 with nine his pro debut until June homers, 32 RBIs and when short-season play 18 stolen bases over 86 began, but had four hits in games for Burlington, his second game.

Iowa.

“It was just precautionJones, who turned 20 on ary to do the rehab thing Aug. 4, spent most of last that I did,” Marsh said. season at Orem and, like “It wasn’t fun, but it was Marsh this year, put up for the best. Now I’m impressive numbers. getting back in the swing The right-handed hitter of things and it’s feeling batted .321 in 48 games great.” with a .404 on-base perJamming his thumb on centage and .459 slugging a slide was just a minor mark while stealing 19 setback. bases.

Buford grad Brandon Marsh rounds second base during an Orem Owlz game. (Photo: Ari Davis/Orem Owlz)

Buford senior pitcher Logan Caymol is verbally committed to Tennessee. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

•From Page 1B She’s been even better in clutch situations, such as when she allowed just two earned runs in 27 innings during Buford’s run to its 10th straight state championship in October.

But with those big results come equally high expectations, something Caymol and her Buford teammates have gotten used to.

“I’m pretty excited,” Caymol said. “Everybody wants that spotlight, I guess. Whether it’s me pitching or any other

•From Page 1B and 39 RBIs as a sophomore, then .333 with 16 homers and 41 RBIs as a junior, making first-team All-Atlantic Sun Conference.

Craport, Benson in NYP League Two 2017 draftees from Gwinnett are playing against each other in the short-season Class A New York-Penn League.

Caymol pitcher on the team, I trust in my defense.

It doesn’t matter how many innings I throw, I can count on them every single time.”

It isn’t only on the field in which Caymol has come to appreciate the support of her teammates.

As Matteo and Matthew recovered physically from the accident, and Logan and her mother Angie dealt with it emotionally, they all were able to count on not only Logan’s Wolves teammates and coaches, but the entire Buford com-

munity for emotional support.

“It’s been amazing.

They’re my biggest supporters,” Caymol said.

“They always have my back. Whenever I need anything, they’ll be there for me. They’ve told me multiple times they’re here for me no matter what, and it’s pretty comforting knowing I have a team behind me like that.”

It is that kind of support that will make it tougher for her to leave for Tennessee next fall.

But for now, she wants

to savor the joy she has every time she takes the ball and heads out to the circle for the Wolves.

“It’s going to be really sad leaving Buford, but I know that they’re going be my friends for life,” Caymol said. “I’m thankful to have the friendships I have from Buford.

“I kind of want this to be my best season. … Mainly, I just want to have as much fun as I can and i want the team to be as close together and keep representing the same way Buford always does.”

Upshaw Second baseman Trevor Craport of Norcross, an 11th-round draft choice by Baltimore out of Georgia Tech, was hitting .267 with two homers and 11 RBIs after 22 games with Aberdeen.

Outfielder Brandon Benson of Grayson, taken in the 20th round by St. Louis from Georgia College and State University, was hitting .247 with three homers and 19 RBIs for

State College.

Quick hits Former Arizona State left-handed pitcher and North Gwinnett grad Tucker Baca, a 12thround pick by Baltimore, has made 10 relief appearances in the rookie Gulf Coast League, recording a 4.50 ERA. … Right-hander and Collins Hill grad Ryan Askew, taken in the 29th round by Tampa Bay out of Mercer, is at Princ-

eton in the rookie Appalachian League and was 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA after 10 bullpen outings. …

Greater Atlanta Christian graduate Justin Lewis, an 11th-round selection by Tampa Bay, turned down a contract offer and is returning to Kentucky for his redshirt junior season.

The 6-foot-7 right-hander was 6-4 with a 3.56 ERA for the Wildcats last season.

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2017 SOFTBALL SEASON PREVIEW Area 6-AAAAAAA COLLINS HILL • Head coach: Lance Sparrow • 2016 record: 14-17, third in Region 7-AAAAAA, second round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: SS Jessica Neadow, Sr.; C Madison Chappell, Sr.; 2B Bri Painter, Sr.; IF Tori Adcox, Jr.; IF Chloe Sneed, Soph.; RHP/1B Sophie Mooney, Jr.; OF Peyton Fointno, Soph.; RHP/OF Makenzie Chappell, Soph.; OF Madison Simmons, Jr.; LHP Maddie Spell, Soph.

• Key newcomers: OF Nicole Siegrist, Sr. • Outlook: The Eagles advance to the second round of state despite struggling at times last season. With an important year of experience under their belts, they figure to be a contender once again in 2017, especially with Mooney returning to full health after missing much of last season to injury. Combined with sophomores Spell and Chappell, who gained valuable experience as freshmen last year, the Eagles should have plenty of depth and versatility in the circle.

DISCOVERY • Head coach: Nicole Osborn • 2016 record: 1-16 • Returning Starters: CF Eriberta Canenguez, Jr.; 3B Maria Diaz, Sr.; RF Kirsten Edwards, Soph.; P Honyst Lewis, Sr.; 2B Alana Perry, Soph.; C Tyeler Prater, Soph.

• Other key contributors: RF Dennia Kennedy, Sr.; LF Jada Isler, Sr.; CF Shanderia Pygum, Sr.; LF Yamilex Rivera, Jr. • Key newcomers: SS Aleah Davis, Soph.; 1B Naomi Loa, Sr.; LF/3B Emily Wright, Soph.; 1B Johanna Manzo, Sr.; RF TaeYana Thomas, Sr. • Outlook: After getting one milestone last season with the first win in the program’s very brief history, the Titans have been working hard to take the next progression.

Better communication, team chemistry and defense should help them take another step forward this season.

DULUTH • Head coach: Dawn Marsh • 2016 record: 4-17 • Returning Starters: UT Jenna Carpinello, Soph.; 1B Sierra Jarrell, Sr.; RHP Samira Simmons, Sr. • Outlook: The Wildcats are hoping that a year of growth from a year ago will help what is still a fairly young team take more steps forward this season. They will look to sophomore Carpinello to provide plenty of versatility in the field and at the plate, while seniors Jarrell and Simmons will be counted on for leadership. Simmons will also be a force both in the circle and on the basepaths.

MILL CREEK • Head coach: Paul Pierce • 2016 record: 28-8, Region 7-AAAAAAA champion, Class AAAAAAA state runner-up • Returning Starters: SS Maddison Koepke, Jr.; 2B Meghan Cassidy, Jr.; OF Cailyn Turley, Sr. • Other key contributors: C Gentry Hammock, Jr.; RHP Mia Anderson, Jr.; RHP Jani Howington, Sr. • Outlook: Graduation hit Mill Creek hard, with the loss of several staters and other key players from a senior class that produced 100 wins, a state title and state runner-up finish over the past four years. However, with AllCounty infielder Koepke and three other starters returning and the influx of several intriguing newcomers, including a promising freshman class, the Hawks remain a force to be reckoned with on a region and state level.

MOUNTAIN VIEW • Head coach: Mike Cason • 2016 record: 14-15, fourth in Region 6-AAAAAAA, first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: IF/ OF Hailey Cronic, Jr.; C Vic Eaton, Sr.; IF Gracie Cronic, Sr.; IF/DP Skylar Isom, Jr.; IF Hannan Razeq, Soph.; IF Kaylee George, Soph.

• Key newcomers: RHP Sarah Currie, Fr. • Outlook: After just the second postseason berth in school history, the Bears will turn to a fairly young nucleus to try and build on their successful 2016 in one of the state’s most rugged regions.

NORTH GWINNETT • Head coach: Randy Black • 2016 record: 28-7, Region 6-AAAAAAA runner-up, Class AAAAAAA state

champion • Returning Starters: C Allison Roach, Sr.; 3B Erin Wilbur, Sr.; RHP Chandler Dennis, Jr.; CF Emily Brown, Jr.; 2B/DP Lauren Reed, Sr. • Key newcomers: SS/OF Lauren Presscott, Sr.; RHP Erin Gallagher, Sr.; 1B Logan Sonnon, Jr.; 3B/1B Brooke Lougher, Jr.; C/OF Jenna Harrington, Sr. • Outlook: After breaking through with the program’s first state title last year, the Bulldogs return a strong nucleus to defend that title, led by defending Daily Post Player of the Year Dennis, plus all-county selections Wilbur and Brown. Throw in seniors behind the plate (Roach) and at second base (Reed), and North will be particularly strong up the middle, which could be a big key as it battles to make a return trip to Columbus.

PEACHTREE RIDGE • Head coach: Bubba Wilson • 2016 record: 10-17; fifth in Region 6-AAAAAAA, first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: IF Aleix Hudson, Jr.; IF Courntey Savignano, Sr.; RHP Jenna White, Jr.; OF Kaitlin Kitchens, Jr.; OF Felise Collins Jr.; IF/RHP Alex Harris, Soph.; C Riley Hudson, Soph.; IF/RHP Destyn Jones, Sr. • Other key contributors: IF/RHP Calie Barber, Jr.; IF Rachel Andrews, Sr.; OF/IF Cydney Wolfe, Jr.; C Emma Fernandez, Jr.; IF/OF Samy Zambrano, Soph.

• Key newcomers: OF Bethany Hammy, Sr.,; OF Chapin Rappaport, Sr.; IF Madison Strange, Soph.

• Outlook: The young Lions took a step in the right direction by earning an at-large berth to the state playoffs despite finishing fifth in a very tough region. Though still relatively young, the Lions are a year older and wiser. Eight starters, including third-team All-County infielder Hudson, and several other important contributors return, which should make Peachtree Ridge a serious postseason contributor again this fall.

Region 7-AAAAAAA • Returning Starters: SS Kaylen Hembree, Sr.; OF Drew Miles, Sr.; P Katherine Blake, Sr.; 3B Savannah Davis, Sr. • Other key contributors: 2B Cheyenne Coleman, Jr. • Key newcomers: C Quinne Freeman, Soph.; OF Katherine Lopez, Sr. • Outlook: The Black Knights have several key players back from a 2016 team that tripled its win total from the season before, and Smith is hopeful that experience will help them take even bigger strides this fall.

MEADOWCREEK • Head coach: Jennifer Mattox • 2016 record: 6-10 • Returning Starters: RHP/3B Janel Atkinson, Jr.; P Claudia Rios, Jr.; 1B Lizabeth Hidalgo, Jr. • Other key contributors: SS Yasmin Solis, Sr. • Key newcomers: P Silvia Puentes, Soph.

• Outlook: After a positive 2016 that saw their win total from the previous season tripled, the Mustangs must find young players to step forward to help replace 10 graduated seniors. The good news is that Mattox is not only optimistic with the talent level of the newcomers but also has added two experiences assistants to her coaching staff to help guide the youngsters as they gain experience.

NORCROSS • Head Coach: Ryan Ermers • 2016 record: 19-12 • Returning Starters: CF De’Areya Porter, Jr. (.373, 4 HR, 35 RBIs, 36 R); C/IF Natalie Moss, Jr. (.352, 45 R, 21 SB); 2B Hanna Moran, Jr. (.259, 22 R); OF Annabelle Nowak, Soph. (.359, 32 R, 14 SB); OF Emma O’Dell, Soph. (.511, 18 RBIs, 18 R); C/IF Natalia Cusson, Sr.; SS/ RHP Sierra Blackburn, Soph. (.306, 24 R; 9-2, 3.50 ERA, 52 IP); C/IF Natalia Cusson, Sr. (18 RBIs) • Other key contributors: 3B Mozzie Martinez, Sr. (17 R); OF Carolina Benitez, Sr. (.455, 13 R) • Key newcomers: P/1B Bella Krauth, Fr.; 1B Faith Lawrence, Fr.; 3B Serenity Starr, Fr.; RHP/IF Kedzie Area 7-AAAAAAA Howe, Fr. BERKMAR • Outlook: Don’t be fooled • Head coach: Bryan Allen by the roster’s youth. The • 2016 record: 6-20 Blue Devils return quite a bit • Returning Starters: C/1B/3B Madison Wilcox, Sr.; of experience from a team that earned a state playoff CF/2B/SS Tatiana Williams, berth for the first time in the Sr.; RHP/2B/SS Kelsey program’s history, including Diggs, Jr.; RHP/1B/3B Lilly All-County selections Porter White, Jr. and Blackburn. The influx • Other key contributors: of a strong freshman class 2B/SS/OF Derrick Byrd, Sr.; should only help keep the OF/C Destiny Zunun, Sr.; program headed in the right OF/2B/SS Heidy Velasdirection as they continue to quez, Sr.; OF/2B/SS Lisbeth battle against region favorites Bonilla, Jr.; OF/2B/SS Erica Parkview and Brookwood.

Guevara, Soph.; OF Mahlet PARKVIEW Sahlu, Soph.

• Key newcomers: C/1B/3B • Head coach: Justin Bishop • 2016 record: 26-11, Region Ana Allen, Fr.; RHP/OF 7-AAAAAAA champions, Brooke Finley, Fr.; 2B/SS/ Tied for seventh at Class OF Farrah Collins, Fr.; OF AAAAAAA state tournament Domonique Simmons, Sr.; • Returning Starters: SS OF Kamaria Willis, Fr. Hannah Turnbull, Sr. (.359, • Outlook: First-year coach 23 RBIs, 23 R, 17 SB, 8 2B, Allen is bringing the Patriots .936 fielding pct.); C Allison back to the basics, even enBarfield, Sr. (.345, 30 RBIs listing the help of collegiate 20 R, 12 2B); OF Destiny and professional players to Beckham, Jr. (.535, 6 RBIs, help teach fundamentals 40 R, 43 SB); LHP/1B MacKto the players during the enzie Michaels, Sr. (.299, offseason. Combined with a 1 HR, 17 RBIs, 14 R, 7 2B; core of four returning senior 19-9, 1.77 ERA, 45 K, 173 starters and a strong fresh2/3 IP); 3B Haley Robinson, man class, he is counting Sr. (,317, 1 HR, 22 RBIs, 31 on that approach to improve the programs fortunes in this R, 8 2B, .947 fielding pct.); OF Jahne Bowen, Sr. (.395, year and beyond.

2 Hr, 20 RBIs, 26 R, 8 2B, 17 BROOKWOOD SB); 1B/C Morgan Schultz, • Head coach: Jennifer Sr. (.313, 19 RBIs, 13 R, 8 Maloney • 2016 record: 18-13, Region 2B., 983 fielding pct.); 2B Ashleigh Lawson, Soph; 7-AAAAAAA runner-up; first OF Addie Stewman, Soph. round of the Class AAAAAA (.316); RHP/DP Emily Kable, state playoffs Sr. (.444; 7-2, 1.97 ERA, 32 • Returning Starters: LHP/ K, 49 2/3 IP) OF/1B Kesley Parks, Jr.; RHP/2B/OF Emily Dover, Sr.; • Other key contributors: IF/OF Carolin Lux, Sr.; OF SS/OF Reagan Haynes, Jr.; Kirsten Buchanan, Sr.; OF 3B/1B/RHP Danielle Taitt, Soph.; OF/C Lily Shelton, Jr.; Summer Glenn, Jr.; 1B/3B Megan Gibbs, Soph.

2B Grayson Ray, Jr.; 1B/DP/ • Key newcomers: IF/OF RHP Brooke Freeman, Jr. Denise Teague, Sr.; IF/OF • Other key contributors: Grace Hurstich, Soph.

OF Leah Palmer, Soph.; IF • Outlook: With all nine startTristan Landers, Soph. ers returning — including six • Key newcomers: C/OF Morgan Hall, Fr.; OF/1B Anna All-County selections from a year ago, led by Super Dover, Fr. Six shortstop Turnbull and • Outlook: Throughout game-changing leadoff hitter its history, the Brookwood Beckham — the Panthers program has always set its appear poised for another sights high, and with seven deep October run. And with starters returning from a 2016 state playoff squad, this the added bonus of several year is no exception. Though experienced reserves also back, including Teague, who very young, with Dover as missed all of last season, one of the few seniors on they hope to take the next the team, the Broncos do have enough experience and step beyond simply making it talent to make another run in back to Columbus. the region race, and perhaps Area 8-AAAAAAA more.

ARCHER CENTRAL GWINNETT • Head coaches: Eric Stoker • Head coach: Chad Smith • 2016 record: 16-11, Region • 2016 record: 6-16, fifth in

8-AAAAAAA runner-up, first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: 3B Terrica Williams, Sr.; RHP Madison Abell, Sr.; C Casey Sims, Sr.; IF Brieanna Chatman, Jr.; OF Sydney Smith, Sr.; OF Mackenzie Martin, Soph.

• Other key contributors: C Lauren Jacobs, Jr.; OF/RHP Riley Toney, Jr.; C/1B Mina Watkins, Sr.; P Mary Katherine Doran, Soph.

• Key newcomers: OF Kaytlyn Moore, Fr.; IF Faith Barth, Fr.; IF/RHP Kailynn James, Fr. • Outlook: The Tigers should field an interesting mix this season, with four freshmen who are expected to see significant playing time blending with five returning seniors, including hard-hitting Williams at third base. Though power and speed at the plate and on the basepaths could be the team’s biggest strength, the most important key to the season may be the return of the battle-tested Abell in the circle after missing all of 2016 with injury issues.

GRAYSON • Head coach: Bill Batchelor • 2016 record: 25-7, Region 8-AAAAAAA champion, second round of Class AAAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: RHP/3B Conner Batchelor, Sr. (16-4, 1.69 ERA, 107 K, 120 IP; .378 36 RBIs, 31 R, 13 SB); 2B/3B Maya Figueroa, Sr. (.377, 18 RBIs, 23 R); LF Madelyn Goodman, Sr. (.316, 23 R, 12 SB); 1B Brinaya Bailey, Jr. (.367, 2 HR, 23 RBIs, 7 2B); C Sara Beth Ratcliffe, Sr. (.400, 5 HR, 25 RBIs, 20 SB, .707 slugging pct.); SS Aaliyah White, Soph. (.458, 16 RBIs, 33 R, 29 SB) • Other key contributors: OF Kaitlyn Perez, Jr.; OF Gracie Wyatt, Jr.; IF/OF Savannah Haynes, Soph.

• Key newcomers: OF Rae Hixon, Jr.; IF Brittany Woodard, Jr.; C/3B Skylar Gilbert, Fr.; OF/2B Kailyn Jones, Fr., 3B/2B Kayla Grace Lang, Fr.; RHP/OF Kylie Macy, Fr.; OF/ SS Kelsie Walker, Fr. • Outlook: A group of six returning starters, including six starters, provide the foundation for what should be another strong contending team. The younger Batchelor provides plenty of stability both in the circle and at the plate, while fellow seniors Ratcliffe, Figueroa and Goodman should also bring plenty of leadership to the table as the Rams look to not only defend their region title, but also take the next step back towards Columbus.

SHILOH • Head coach: Chris Polk • 2016 record: 15-14, third in Region 8-AAAAAAA, first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: UT Adia Polk, Sr. (.481, 4 HR, 46 RBIs, 28 R, 11 2B, 1.348 OPS); 1B Shauneyah Nichols, Sr. (.308, 5 HR, 31 RBIs); CF Trinity Spear, Jr. (.444); RHP Jala Myers, Jr. (7-5, 2.86 ERA); C Olivia Christian, Sr. (.299, 22 R) • Other key contributors: 2B/SS Madison Elliott, Jr.; RF/SS Ania Polk, Soph.; RHP Katherine Fears, Jr.; 3B/C Lakirah Johnson, Sr. • Outlook: There’s a lot for Polk to be excited about heading into his first season as head coach. The Generals shouldn’t have much trouble scoring runs, with Super Six slugger Adia Polk, plus fellow senior Nichols and junior Spears back, giving Shiloh a top three hitters that combined to drive in over 100 runs last season.

The biggest concern will be having to replace several graduated seniors on the infield. But if the newcomers can give enough defensive support for pitching ace Myers, the Generals are in position for another trip to the postseason.

SOUTH GWINNETT • Head coach: Pete McCurley • 2016 record: 4-20 • Returning Starters: RHP Shay Bell, Sr. (.396, led team in HR and R); IF Evynn Jackson, Sr. (second on the teams in R); OF Brianna Johnson, Jr. (led the team in SB and BB); C Denayt Daniel, Sr.; OF Dominique Oscar, Sr.; OF Taiya Pitram, Sr. (.370); OF Nyasia Williams, Jr. • Other key contributors: 1B Xian Lopez, Sr. • Key newcomers: IF/C Keira Hartley, Jr.; IF Kolaiah Thurman, Jr.; IF April Foster, Fr. • Outlook: After a disap-

pointing 2016 campaign, the Comets are looking to be more competitive this fall under first-year coach McCurley. That goal should be more attainable with six returning starters, plus the return of a healthy Lopez as first base following an injury-plagued junior season a year ago.

Area 8-AAAAAA DACULA • Head coach: Tracy Keefer • 2016 record: 12-12, Region 8-AAAAAA champion, first round of Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: SS Elsie Igberaese, Jr. (.378, .514 slugging pct.); OF Alexis Davis, Sr.; 2B Jin Sileo, Soph. (.474, 26 R, .645 slugging pct.); RHP Michaela Milando, Soph.; 1B Carolyn Dillon, Jr. • Other key contributors: OF Jeah Williams, Sr.; OF Megan Royals, Sr.; C MaryBeth Lord, Jr.; OF Erin Watt, Soph.

• Key newcomers: 3B Elizabeth Soto, Soph.; RHP Sydney Boulware, Fr. • Outlook: The Falcons won a region title last year before stumbling in the postseason.

There is every reason to believe they can bounce back this season with the return of five seniors, especially if Igberaese can remain healthy and be able to contribute in more than the 13 games she was limited to last year due to injury. The Falcons have also tweaked their defense, with a few newcomers and others shifting positions, which should benefit a solid pitching combo of Milando and Boulware.

LANIER • Head coach: Ryan Hill • 2016 record: 15-15 • Returning Starters: OF Savannah Cowdrey, Sr.; 3B Makenzie Wismer, Sr.; C Maygan Loparo, Sr.; SS Alexa Litzenberger, Jr.; 2B/OF Dani Stark, Jr.; RHP Ashley King, Jr. • Other key contributors: OF Ansley Thompson, Soph.; C Cassidy Winfield, Soph.; 2B Laura Ann Acker, Jr. • Outlook: After making it back to the postseason for the first time in a few years last season, the Longhorns will rely on a solid group of returnees, led by all-county third baseman Wismer, and a crop of promising youngsters to build the necessary chemistry and return to the playoffs.

Area 8-AAAAA BUFORD • Head coach: Tony Wolfe • 2016 record: 32-2, Region 8-AAAAA champion, Class AAAAA state champion • Returning Starters: SS Kelsey Bennett, Sr. (.333, 3 HR, 9 RBIs, 10 R in just 12 games); RF Gabby Benson, Sr. (.287, 21 RBIs, 17 R, 4 SB); RHP Logan Caymol, Sr. (17-1, 0.87 ERA, 156 K, 67 H, 52 BB, 121 1/3 IP); 1B Katie Perkins, Jr. (.321, 17 RBIs, 3 3B); LF Mariah Wicker, Jr. (.420, 21 RBIs, 34 R, 17 SB, 4 3B); RHP Ansley Byers, Sr. (11-1, 0.64 ERA, 32 K, 65 1/3 IP); C Hannah Jo Hyatt, Sr. (.384, 1 HR, 29 RBIs, 5 2B); 3B Shea Bayreuther, Jr. (.295, 25 RBIs, 18 R, 7 2B); OF Arielle Oda, Sr. (.420, 14 RBIs, 44 R, 28 SB, 4 3B); C Hannah Morgan, Jr. • Other key contributors: OF Skyler Jenkins, Jr.; 2B Anabel Adams, Soph.; OF Jangle Mathis, Sr. • Key newcomers: OF Meredith Massey, Jr.; IF/OF Kelly Paulson, Jr.; RHP Payton Shells, Jr.; 3B Zayta Kirchoff, Sr.; RHP Ansleigh Hollifiedl, Soph.; C/OF Abbi Perkins, Fr.; 1B Amelia Herring, Sr. • Outlook: Once again, the Wolves will welcome back the bulk of a state championship team, the program’s 10th consecutive title covering four different classifications. Three of those returnees — Super Six hurler Caymol, Bennett and Oda — are ranked in FloSoftball’s Hot 100 for the Class of 2018, and there are at least two other Division I college-committed players in the line-up, as well as four other Daily Post All-County selections returning. As has been the case since Wolfe took over as head coach, the Wolves know what it takes to win, and figure to be the team to beat once again in Class AAAAA. Area 7-AAA GAC • Head coach: Jessica Coan-Crawford • 2016 record: 10-14, fifth in Region 7-AAA • Returning Starters: SS

Amanda Briskin, Sr. (.415, 2 HR, 1.228 OPS); UT Abby Jenkins, Jr. (.273, .333 onbase pct.); UT Ally Perez, Soph.; RHP/UT Faith Vento, Soph.; C/UT Sammy Street, Soph.; C/IF Tatum Lowe, Soph.; • Key newcomers: UT Maddie Marchiando, Sr.; UT Grace Grant, Fr.; RHP/IF Sydney Deardorff, Fr. • Outlook: The return of six starters from last year’s 10win team, including secondteam Daily Post All-County selection Briskin, is enough to have Coan-Crawford optimistic. However, with the addition of a few talented youngsters, as well as senior Marchiando, who was a thirdteam All-County outfielder at Buford last season, the Spartans are believing they can be a major surprise in the 2017 region race.

Area 5-A WESLEYAN • Head coach: Mary Stephenson • 2016 record: 29-6, Region 5-A champions, Class A (Private) state runner-up • Returning Starters: RHP/3B Cassie Henning, Sr. (.462, 37 RBIs, 16 2B, 1.125 OPS: 18-5, 1.27 ERA, 159 K, 144 IP, 0.85 WHIP, .174 opponents avg.); OF/1B/LHP Jennifer Nolan, Jr. (.403, 23 RBIs, 29 R; 4-0, 0.36 ERA, 17 K, 20 IP); 3B/OF Savannah Sommer, Jr. (.284, 8 2B); OF Jahni Kerr, Soph. (.415, 21 RBIs, 34 R, 16 SB, 7 3B, 1.049 OPS); RHP/OF Madison Kerpics, Soph. (10 RBIs, 6-1, 1.59 ERA, 72 K, 48 IP, 0.95 WHIP, .132 opponents avg.); OF/1B Megan Gallagher, Sr.; OF/C Alejandra Gleason, Sr. • Outlook: The Wolves face a challenge of having to replace six important seniors from last year’s state runnerup team, including All-County shortstop Jamison Kavel.

However, a strong trio of seniors, led by Georgetownbound pitcher Henning, isn’t a bad foundation to build upon. There is also a wealth of pitching depth behind her, which could allow the All-County hurler to see more time in the infield this season. Add in fellow seniors Gallagher and Gleason, plus talented underclassmen like Kerr, who could be primed for a breakout season after a strong freshman season, and a young team could still be in position for another deep postseason run.

Area 8-A HEBRON CHRISTIAN • Head coach: Ben Drust • 2016 record: 11-13, first round of the Class A (Private) state playoffs • Returning Starters: CF Makenzie Smith, Sr.; RHP Mary Katherine Sink, Sr.; 1B Abby Dobbs, Jr.; OF/UT Sydnee Harris, Soph.; C Macy Poisal, Soph.; IF Mary Blake Whittington, Soph.

• Key newcomers: IF Alyssa Harrison, Soph.; C Ivy Moody, Fr.; OF Carly Bales, Fr. • Outlook: Though they lost a strong senior class from a year ago which has affected their depth, the Lions will welcome back six players who played significant innings form the program’s first state playoff team in six seasons a year ago. And Drust in confident his team can build on that showing.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN • Head coach: Preston Smith • 2016 record: 14-15; third in Region 8-A, second round of the Class A (Private) state playoffs • Returning Starters: SS/ RHP Molly Legg, Sr. (2 HR, 2 2B, 13 RBIs; 3-1 pitching record); C Liberty Schultz, Sr. (.479, 16 RBIs, 15 SB, 35 R); IF Logan Mymudes, Jr. (.304, 15 RBIs) • Other key contributors: IF Margaret Ann Levy, Jr.; OF Claire Owens, Soph.

• Key newcomers: IF Zoe Albury, Sr.; IF/C Sydney Flood, Fr. • Outlook: Despite losing five seniors from last year to graduation, Smith is confident that the 2017 squad may be the deepest Storm team in several years. Legg will be asked to throw more innings in the circle this year but should combine with Schultz and Mymudes to lead a strong batting order from top to bottom. The return of senior Albury and the addition of freshman Flood only adds to the team’s depth, which Smith is hopeful can push Providence back to the postseason for the second straight year.

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Pirates acquire Folty, Freeman lead Braves Sean Rodriguez from Braves

By STan awTrey The Sports Xchange

The SporTS Xchange The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder/outfielder Sean Rodriguez from the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in exchange for minor league infielder Connor Joe. The Pirates also claimed right-handed relief pitcher George Kontos off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

This will be Rodriguez’s second stint with the Pirates.

He hit a combined .260 with 28 doubles, 22 home runs and 73 RBIs in 279 games between 2015-16 with Pittsburgh after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in a December 2014 trade.

Last year with the Pirates, Rodriguez set career highs in gamed played (140), home runs (18), RBIs (56), batting average (.270), on-base percentage (.349), slugging percentage (.510) and OPS (.859).

Rodriguez, 32, played in 15 games with the Braves in 2017 after beginning the season on the disabled list recovering from left shoulder surgery performed Feb. 14 as a result of injuries

sustained in an automobile accident Jan. 28 in Miami.

Kontos, 32, posted a 3.83 ERA in 50 appearances with the Giants in 2017, his sixth straight season with the team. He has a career record of 15-14 with a 3.05 ERA in 307 relief appearances in the major leagues with the New York Yankees (2011) and Giants (201217).

In addition, the Pirates reinstated left-hander Wade LeBlanc from the bereavement list and he was active for Saturday night’s game against the San Diego Padres.

To make room on the 40-man roster for Rodriguez and Kontos, outfielder Danny Ortiz and righthander Jhan Marinez were designated for assignment.

Joe, 24, spent this season with Double-A Altoona, where he hit .240 with 11 doubles, four triples and five home runs in 74 games. He also appeared in three games with Class A West Virginia as part of a rehabilitation assignment after suffering a left middle finger dislocation.

ATLANTA — Mike Foltynewicz struck out a career-high 11 batters and Freddie Freeman drove in four runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 7-2 on Saturday at SunTrust Park.

Foltynewicz (10-6) pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed one run on four hits. He has won eight of his last nine decisions and has not lost a start at home since May 5.

The Atlanta offense again showed some lateinning life. The Braves scored twice in the sixth inning and five times in the seventh. Atlanta has scored 192 runs in the seventh inning or later, the third-most in the major leagues.

The Braves’ runs in the sixth came off Dan

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) scores a run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at SunTrust Park. (Photo: Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

Straily (7-8). Ender Inciarte singled, stole second and scored when Freddie Freeman blooped a single to left. Freeman scored on a double by Nick Markakis.

In the seventh inning, after loading the bases on walks, Brandon Phillips

lashed a two-RBI single just inside the third-base bag. Freeman followed by blasting a three-run homer to left field, his 20th.

Both extra-base hits were allowed by Dustin McGowan.

Freeman was 2-for-4 and

now has 45 RBIs. He is hitting .395 in 43 at-bats with runners in scoring position.

Giancarlo Stanton clubbed his third homer of the series to produce the first run in the sixth inning. The solo shot, his 36th homer, went 446 feet into the left-field stands. It was his 18th career homer against the Braves and leaves him one shy of his personal best of 37 set in 2012.

Stanton, who was 2-for4, doubled home a run in the eighth, easily scoring Dee Gordon from first base.

The Marlins tried to rally in the ninth. They loaded the bases with one out against reliever Luke Jackson, forcing Atlanta manager Brian Snitker to bring in closer Arodys Vizcaino. He retired the next two batters to end the game and earn his fifth save.

G-Braves’ Albers strikes out 10 From STaFF reporTS

15 consecutive scoreless innings over his last two CHARLOTTE, N.C. — starts, lowering his ERA Behind the stellar pitching to 2.72. of left-hander Andrew AlEvan Phillips (S, 1) bers, the Gwinnett Braves finished off Gwinnett’s (54-57) blanked the Char- eighth shutout win of the lotte Knights (46-66) 2-0 season with a scoreless on Saturday night in Game bottom of the ninth, work2 of the three-game series ing around a walk for his at BB&T Ballpark. first career Triple-A save.

Albers (W, 11-3) went The only runs of the eight scoreless innings game came in the top of with five hits, one walk the sixth. Dansby Swanand a season-high 10 son greeted Charlotte strikeouts. The 10 strikereliever Connor Walsh outs also matched his with a single to left and single-game career high, Rio Ruiz followed with a set on July 13, 2013 with walk. After a wild pitch Rochester at Pawtucket. moved the runners to Albers has now tossed second and third, Micah

Johnson drilled a double off the wall in right for a 2-0 lead.

The closest Charlotte came to cracking the scoreboard was in the bottom of the sixth, when Jacob May lined a ball to right-center field and attempted to turn a triple into an inside-the-park home run. But a perfect relay from right fielder Ronald Acuna to shortstop Swanson to catcher Kade Scivicque cut down May at the plate.

Charlotte got a fine pitching performance from starter Lucas Giolito. He went five scoreless innings

with four hits, two walks and seven strikeouts.

Walsh (L, 0-1) pitched one inning with two hits, two earned runs, one walk and one strikeout. Matt Purke worked one inning with one hit. Al Alburquerque tossed one inning with one strikeout. Danny Farquhar struck out three in a scoreless top of the ninth.

At the plate for Gwinnett, Dustin Peterson was 2-for-4. Acuna, Ruiz and Scivicque were each 1-for3. The two-run double by Johnson was his only hit in a 1-for-4 effort and the only extra-base hit on the night for the G-Braves.

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Xfinity Series driver Kyle Busch (18) celebrates a victory during the Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. (Photo: Timothy T. Lu dwig-USA Today Sports)

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Tournament at Apalachee the hosts 25-20 and High School to win the 25-22 in the tournament championship. final.

Brookwood defeated VOLLEYBALL Monroe County, Jackson County, Walnut Grove, North Paulding and Duluth goes 4-1 at Apalachee to take the Queens of the Court title. Brookwood topped WINDER — Duluth

went 4-1 on the day in the Queens of the Court Tournament in Winder.

Senior Taylor Hentz (47 kills), junior Carter Drake (60 digs) and junior Meredith Eckard (78 assists) all had strong performances for the Wildcats.

Kyle Busch zips to Xfinity victory

WINDER — Brookwood High School’s volleyball team got off to a great start to the season on Saturday. The Broncos went 5-0 at the Queens of the Court

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Earnhardt’s playoff chances getting slim

“Pit road was pretty good for us,” Busch said. “We stayed out long on that one WATKINS GLEN, run, and we were able to N.Y. — With a victory in cycle back up to the lead. It Saturday’s Zippo 200, Kyle worked two weeks in a row Busch continued to tick that way. I don’t know how items off his bucket list. much longer we can do that Recovering from a wheel- before they figure it out, but hop and spin in Turn 1 on it’s been working for us, so Lap 17 of 82 along with a we’ll take it.” penalty for driving through Busch held the top spot too many pit boxes, Busch the rest of the way, survivclaimed his first NASCAR ing a restart with three laps Xfinity Series win at the left after Casey Mears ran 2.45-mile Watkins Glen out of fuel and stalled on International road course, the track to bring out the beating pole-sitter Joey fifth and final caution of the Logano to the finish line by afternoon. Busch chose the 1.049 seconds. inside lane for the restart to “The cars have really control the preferred line been working for me here, into Turn 1. and it just feels so good to The restart brought Logafinally win an Xfinity race no back near the front of the here,” said Busch, who won field, and on the next-to-last last week at Pocono for lap, he passed Keselowski, the first time in a Monster his Team Penske teammate, Energy NASCAR Cup for the runner-up spot.

Series car.

“Dang, I wish it was for “We’ve been so close the win and not for second,” so many times. One of my Logano said of the battle favorite runs here was in a with Keselowski. “I had Zippo car (in 2008) and be- such a good short run car, ing in the Zippo race today just in the wrong position to that’s kind of ironic — I start that last run. I feel like, guess they sponsor it every if I was second, I could year — but being with have won the race. I just (owner) Eddie D’Hondt and had a really good short-run the Zippo car, I remember car. we were really, really fast “Our long-run speed was and wish we would’ve got off a bit, and that’s when the that one.”

18 (Busch) and 22 (KeselIn winning for the fourth owski) would drive by us, time this season and the and we were a third-place 90th time in his career, car on the long run but Busch grabbed the lead probably a winning car on when Brad Keselowski and the short run. By the time I Logano came to pit road cleared the 22, the 18 was together on Lap 49. gone. If we had another four Busch gained time by or five laps, (he would have staying on the track for five drove off again). I needed a more laps, and by the time caution.” he exited pit road on lap 55, Keselowski ran third, folhe was 1.2 seconds ahead lowed by Just Allgaier, Paul of Keselowski and more Menard and Kevin Harvick. than 10 seconds ahead of Ty Dillon, Erik Jones, Logano, who had a lengthy Brendan Gaughan and Wilpit stop because of a stuck liam Byron completed the lug nut. top 10.

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By JonaThan ingram The Sports Xchange

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs to win a race. If he wins one of the next five events and makes it to the postseason, the celebration

by Junior Nation will be deafening.

But what are the realistic chances of a victory

by Earnhardt? He has not won a race since 2015, when he won four, and has yet to visit Victory Lane with his current crew chief, Greg Ives.

So far in his final season at Hendrick Motorsports, Earnhardt has one top five finish — fifth-place in Texas — and one pole at the summer event in Daytona.

Last week’s event at Pocono, where Earnhardt swept both races in 2014, offered no tonic.

This weekend, he returns to the road course at Watkins Glen, where he has yet to score a victory or be a contender. It’s often cloudy above the serpentine circuit in upstate New York’s Schuyler County, and Junior Nation can be forgiven for looking for a silver lining. A victory for No. 88 on a track where drivers turn mostly right would be a stunner.

Earnhardt and Ives, in the meantime, are looking for needed speed after the Pocono race.

“We got it a little bit better as the race went on,” said Earnhardt, who finished 12th. “But man, I don’t know where the speed is that the front three or four have, and they’ve

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) watches during practice for the I Love New York 355 At The Glen at Watkins Glen International.

(Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA Today Sports)

got it every week. We don’t have that, and we are not going to find it in that garage on Friday or Saturday. If we don’t show up with it, we ain’t going to find it. That is somewhere in the shop. … So we will have to keep working back there.”

The leaders of the No. 88 team might not get much help from their brethren at Hendrick.

Jimmie Johnson, who won three races earlier in the season, is in a mild slump.

Kasey Kahne won the Brickyard 400 with a determined effort — aided by clever pit strategy that got him into the clean air at race’s end.

Chase Elliott might have two playoff bonus points from stage wins and six top-five finishes, which makes him the leading candidate to make the playoffs on points. But Elliott has led only four laps in the past 15 races.

There’s no doubting that the No. 88 Chevy of

Earnhardt has not maintained the pace of this year’s front-running drivers — Martin Truex, Jr., Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick. Even if he makes the playoffs, the prospects for a championship in his final season would be dim. And that’s a shame.

Invariably honest and willing to share selfassessments in ways that few NASCAR drivers ever seem to muster, Earnhardt might be missing what’s needed to post a win. It’s not necessarily a conscious thing, but when drivers know they are nearing the end of their careers the mettle to get on the ragged edge required for speed begins to ebb.

Indeed, the recent retirements of Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, as well as the sudden departure of Carl Edwards, probably reflect their realizations that they were no longer as willing to push the limit.

They made exits before rim-riding to victory be-

came a little too dicey.

For Earnhardt, there’s the double whammy of having already incurred a serious injury, the concussion syndrome that sidelined him last season.

Given that shadow, more than just Junior Nation are willing to bid him a fond farewell, even in the absence of that victory needed for the playoffs.

It seems like Earnhardt is playing the hand dealt him.

Assuming that 17 different drivers don’t win a race before the playoffs start — which would also leave out Earnhardt since he’s mired so deeply in the points — there are three good upcoming opportunities on the schedule. He has won twice at Michigan, once at Bristol and three times at Richmond.

Sunday’s race on the road circuit at the Glen poses far longer odds, as does the throwback night race at Darlington.

Earnhardt could still get a final victory during the playoffs, even if he’s not in them. The Hendrick team bounced back from the summer doldrums last year to help Johnson win a seventh championship in the fall.

Earnhardt has won at six of the 10 tracks slated for the postseason — Chicago, Dover, Martinsville, Talladega, Texas and Phoenix. Nothing precludes Earnhardt, Jr. from winning on other tracks, either. But it’s all water cooler discussion if the driver and his crew chief don’t come up with more speed.

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SECTION C • SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 BACK TO SCHOOL

Craig Barlow is set to begin his first year as principal of Gwin Oaks Elementary after he worked as assistant superintendent in Gwinnett County Public Schools since 2013. Barlow, a former principal at Riverside Elementary, previously supervised 22 schools as assistant superintendent. Barlow was principal of Riverside from 2001-13. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

Back in the halls

New principals transition from district office back to local schools

BY KEITH FARNER

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There’s an old saying in Gwinnett County Public Schools by a long-time administrator, Fred Rundle, that rings true especially this year.

“The principal’s job is the greatest job in the world.”

That was recalled recently by new Gwin Oaks Elementary Principal Craig Barlow, who has the perspective of seeing the position from multiple angles.

Barlow, a former principal at Riverside Elementary, was an assistant superintendent at the district level since 2013, overseeing 22 schools. Barlow was principal of Riverside from 2001-13 and previously was an assistant principal at Walnut Grove Elemen-

“

I want them to be able to look at a Gwin Oaks student and say, ‘I know where they went to school’ for all the right reasons. When they walk in, I want them to say, ‘That kid had to have gone to Gwin Oaks.’ They have leadership, they have initiative, they have confidence, they understand what they’re doing.”

— Gwin Oaks Elementary Principal Craig Barlow

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tary and Taylor Elementary.

“When you leave that job, you understand that more what he meant than when you are in the middle of it,” Barlow said, referring to Rundle’s statement.

“Every job has its everyday

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stresses. You do have a lot of independence at a local school, especially if you’re a successful school. You get to run your situation, hire your own people, that type of thing.”

Contrast that with the district office, where the assistant superintendents don’t have a staff or budget like they do at local schools, he said. What’s more, Barlow said the principal job is one where you can plan some-

Ed Shaddix

thing, implement it and see the results very quickly.

Barlow is one of three former assistant superintendents going back to local schools this month, along with Kelli McCain at Partee Elementary and Ed Shaddix at Buford High School.

Shaddix, a former North Gwinnett High principal, and Barlow each moved to the district office

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GCPS to roll out first tool for Meal charge limits set districtwide communication

By Keith Farner

the charge limit has been met, the parent or guardian will There’s now a limit to how be notified by the local school much students and adults can by phone call, charge for meals in Gwinnett letter or email.

County Public Schools.

Ken Yant “As a selfThe school district has ansustaining program, the School nounced that it’s established a new meal charge procedure, Nutrition Program continually looks at its pricing and prothough a student who has met cedures to determine how it the charge limit will still be can best serve its customers,” able to eat a designated alterSchool Nutrition Director Ken nate meal at no charge.

Yant said in a press release.

Elementary school students “We are pleased that we are will be allowed to charge able to keep our prices stable up to $11.25. Middle school students can charge up to $12, this year, providing high-quality, nutritious food to students and high school students can and staff at a very reasonable charge up $4. No one can charge for supplemental or ala price.”

Yant added that this change carte items. Adults will be allowed to charge a maximum of came after a review of the program indicated this was one day to their account. needed.

No one, students or adults, “This change will help to can charge for meals after ensure the long-term health April 30. of our program, allowing us A charge notice will be completed for each occurrence to focus on serving students nutritious meals that will help and notification will be sent them to be ready to learn,” home to the parent or guardYant said. ian through the student. Once

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and some will continue to use e-mail mesThere’s no shortage of ways saging systems to communicate these days, but such as ConGwinnett County Public Schools stant Contact. has added a district-wide system Several schools primarily to be used in emerhave used those Steve Flynt gency situations. email systems This school year GCPS will to send out use SchoolMessenger to comback-to-school reminders. But municate emergency and nonbefore now, social media and the emergency messages to faminews media were the only ways lies by phone, text and email. the district could communicate Districtwide events, including across the county. key school dates, weather-related “We think it’s a good way for closings and automated attenus to reach out to our commudance are expected to be the nity in a way we haven’t done most common messages. before,” spokeswoman Sloan The new SchoolMessenger Roach said. system uses contact informaAbout 40 Gwinnett schools tion that parents provide to their have already used it as a comchild’s school. If parents need to munication tool. change or update their contact The school district said this information, they can contact is one of several safety-related their child’s school or make the communications improvements changes in the parent portal. made in recent years. Others Local schools will still use included the hiring of additional mobile apps and web sites, School Resource Officers, the

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installation of more security cameras, the establishment of a front-office emergency notification system and school entry door security systems.

“Providing safe, secure, and orderly schools is one of our strategic priorities,” said Steve Flynt, associate superintendent for School Improvement and Operations. “Communication is an important component of ensuring safety and security. We are constantly seeking out ways to improve how we communicate with parents, especially in times of emergencies. This new system will be of great assistance in that mission.”

If parents would like to receive text messages, they must “opt in” for that service. Schools will be sharing more information about this as the school year begins. Although there is no charge for the service, GCPS does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred for sending or receiving text messages.

Gwin Oaks Elementary, which has a new principal in Craig Barlow, pictured above, is on a neighborhood street that’s surrounded by large, mature trees and near the Yellow River, a building concept that’s not used today. Many of the families at Gwin Oaks have seen multiple generations pass through the school, and many of the homes around the school are owned by grandparents, Barlow said. (Staff Photos: Keith Farner)

Principals

What parents should know for the 2017-18 school year From StaFF reportS Important dates • First day of school: Aug. 7 • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 20 through Nov. 24 • Winter break: Dec. 21 through Jan. 2 (Students return Jan. 4) • Spring break: April 2 through April 6 • Last day of school: May 23 New start times School starting and ending times typically are revised to accommodate academic programs, scheduling and transportation.

• Archer High 7:15 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.

• Discovery High 7:05 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.

Meal prices (same as last year) • Student breakfast: $1.50 • Student breakfast, reduced: $0.30 • Adult breakfast: $1.75 • Student lunch, elementary: $2.25 • Student lunch, middle and high: $2.50 • Student lunch, reduced: $0.40 • Adult lunch: $3 Students and parents can search their local school’s menus using an app. Search for “Nutrislice” on Google Play or the App Store or at gwinnett.nutrislice.com.

Bus safety tips On the first few days of school, Gwinnett school officials ask that parents have students at the bus stop about 15 minutes before their scheduled bus arrival.

If a child does not get off their bus at the scheduled bus stop, parents or guardians should call their local school. If they can’t reach the school, call transportation at 770-513-6686.

Number to call regarding special education transportation questions and services: 770-513-6881.

If parents need assistance in resolving pickup/ delivery questions during the school year: Parents should call the school their child attends.

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as part of a districtwide restructuring of top management in 2013. McCain has worked in Gwinnett schools since 1996, was previously a principal at Meadowcreek Elementary and an assistant superintendent since 2012.

McCain and Shaddix each declined to discuss their new jobs for this story. But people who have worked with them said they believe McCain will turn Partee around, and Buford is getting an “exceptional educator” in Shaddix.

Steve Flynt, associate superintendent for school improvement and operations, who oversees assistant superintendents, said principals are second only to teachers in their effects on student achievement.

“Gwinnett County Public Schools has long held our principals in high regard and high esteem,” Flynt said. “Seeing somebody move into role of principal is a commendable move, no matter where they are, whether you’re an assistant principal or from the district office.”

In terms of career trajectory, Flynt said the three moves have a lot to do with personal preference, and how different individuals like to interact with kids versus adults from local schools to the district office.

“You don’t really know what a job’s all about until you get into it,” Flynt said. “We see people moving across the district and up and down throughout organization frequently, that’s one of

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the benefits of a district this size. It’s a great benefit to all of us in the county, the opportunities that are very available.

There are a lot of support areas that support schools, allow people different jobs.”

Coming back to a local school, Barlow said he and the others making the similar move have to adjust their mindsets again to build relationships with neighbors of the school, the PTA, individual children and business partners. Most of those groups aren’t interacted with much at the district level, especially students.

Barlow said he plans to implement programs at Gwin Oaks that were successful at Riverside, like student-led conferences and placing a priority on civic mindedness. While the schools are each successfully individually and part of clusters that are perennially successful, Barlow said there are some differences.

Riverside was a much newer community filled with people who had more recently moved to the area, primarily from the northeaast. Gwin Oaks, conversely, is on a neighborhood street that’s surrounded by large, mature trees and near the Yellow River, a building concept that’s not used today. Many of the fami-

lies at Gwin Oaks have seen multiple generations pass through the school, and many of the homes around the school are owned by grandparents, Barlow said.

Though Gwin Oaks is more diverse and has higher poverty rates than Riverside, Barlow said his experience was one reason why he appealed to district leadership and the community.

“This community has a long history,” he said.

“The fact that I was an experienced principal makes a difference. The fact that I led one of the most successful schools in the state made a difference. Because they obviously want this school to continue to improve.”

Barlow said some of his first priorities are to get to know the community and the other principals in the Brookwood cluster, especially as it relates to students moving on to middle school.

“I want them to be able to look at a Gwin Oaks student and say, ‘I know where they went to school’ for all the right reasons,” he said. “When they walk in, I want them to say, ‘That kid had to have gone to Gwin Oaks.’

They have leadership, they have initiative, they have confidence, they understand what they’re doing.”

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The Fresh Market will hold “grand reopenings”

for its two Gwinnett County stores next week to highlight some of the stores new amenities.

Company officials said it has “refreshed” its

11 Atlanta-area stores, including locations in Suwanee and Snellville, to include expanded fresh food selections. Some locations in the Atlanta

area are also getting new interactive sampling stations.

“During a visit to the refreshed Atlanta-area stores, guests will be

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greeted by inviting aromas from the bakery, a full service meat counter boasting the finest cuts of Premium Choice beef as well as beef ground daily, premium seafood arriving fresh several times each week and an impressive selection of hand-picked produce fresh off the vine,” Fresh Market officials said in a statement.

“Every aisle continues to invite culinary discovery from the specialty grocer’s distinctive tastes both near and far, supporting both local neighbors — such as Naturalmond’s premium almond butter — and top produce from around the world.”

The stores will reopen at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9, and the celebrations will continue through Aug. 13. The first 250 guests at each store will receive reusable shopping bags.

For the first 50 guests, however, those bags will be filled with a selection of signature items from the grocery store.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

on Aug. 9, the store at 1500 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee will have live entertainment from the Phd Jazz Band, while the store at 1679 Scenic Highway in Snellville will have a live DJ. Both stores will have the same entertainment from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 12.

The stores will also have burger and sausage grilling demonstrations, Little Big Meal cooking demonstrations and food samplings on Aug. 9.

The samplings and meal cooking demonstrations will continue throughout the weekend. The grilling demonstration will be held again on Aug. 12.

There will be minicupcake samplings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 12, as well as free reusable shopping bags for the first 250 guests, free 16-ounce bags of Fresh Market organic blue tortilla chips and a free 16-ounce jar of “Nom Nom” medium salsa for the first 50 guests.

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AUBURN Whistlestop Shops Market Day coming up Auburn residents are invited to come out for a little shopping, or just to have a little family fun, at some little shops next weekend.

Whistlestop Shops will host a market day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gathering is expected to include live music, food, inflatable bounce houses, games and shopping. The film, “Finding Dory,” will also be shown at dark.

Whistlestop Shops is a collection of small cottages where vendors can sell an array of items, ranging from clothing or crafts to coffee or ice cream. It is located at 1369 Fourth Ave. in Auburn.

BARROW COUNTY Winder Library to host informative session on upcoming eclipse In the dark about the upcoming solar eclipse?

The Winder Public Library wants to help.

On Thursday, the library will host UGA’s Dr. Maurice Snook as he teaches kids about the solar eclipse scheduled for Aug. 21.

Snook will explain to the students why the eclipse happens, what it will look like and how they can safely watch it.

Each child who attends will receive a free pair of solar eclipse glasses.

The demonstration is appropriate for all elementary- and middle-school aged students, but supplies are limited to the first 200 guests. Children should bring a shoebox with them to make a pinhole camera.

Snook will be at the Center for Innovative Teaching at 84 West Midland from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday.

BERKELEY LAKE Berkeley Lake teacher honored with professional development award A Berkeley Lake Elementary School teacher recently won a school cluster award for consistently improving her teaching skills.

Kathy Bentley, the science specialist at BLES, was awarded the 2017 Duluth Cluster Schools Foundation’s Professional Development Award.

Berkeley Lake Mayor Lois Salter said Bentley earned the recognition by going “above and beyond her teaching duties for more than 20 years.”

“Mrs. Bentley heads up many outlets for kids to get involved with humanity, tech, environment and learning,” Salter said.

Bentley works with the Green Team Club, Camp Invention, IT Girls Club and Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful. She’s also the STEM Academic Team Leader.

Bentley was recently honored at the Sunday Kind of Groove Concert to benefit DFCS. BRASELTON Local kids invited to create with Braselton Builders Club Budding architects are welcome to come hone their building skills at the Braselton Library on Thursday.

Kids of all ages are welcome to drop in on the Braselton Builders Club between 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

They’ll build and create using Legos, Diplos and other building materials.

The Braselton Builders Club meets every second Thursday at the Braselton Library located at 15 Brassie Lane.

BUFORD Mall of Georgia to host fall 5K run The Mall of Georgia will host the Great Gwinnett Road Run 5K race Oct. 1, but people who want to participate can save money by signing up now. Those who sign up now can participate for $25, while the price goes up to $28 after Sept. 25. Walk-up registration is available the day of the race for $30.

The event benefits the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, and the course is entirely set on the Mall of Georgia property. Long-sleeve T-shirts

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Gwinnett County police recruits played with kids at a back-toschool bash they threw with Yo! Gwinnett on Saturday at Berkmar High School. (Photos: Gwinnett County Police Department)

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Police recruits partner up for back-to-school bash From StaFF reportS Gwinnett County police recruits partnered with a local youth outreach program to treat local kids to a back-toschool bash this past weekend.

The 98th Police Academy and Yo! Gwinnett worked together to host the event at Berkmar High School beginning Saturday morning and stretching into the afternoon.

It featured games, vendors and plenty of positive police interaction with the community.

“Many of the recruits took the time to engage the kids in conversation and to play with them,” according to a Gwinnett County Police Department press release.

The bash culminated in the backpack and school supply giveaway. Many of the supplies were donated by the police recruits, according to

are given to each participant, and a family discount rate of $85 is available.

The race is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. followed by a family fun run at 9 a.m.

For more information and to register, go to www.

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DACULA City hiring maintenance/ sanitation worker The city of Dacula is hiring.

Officials announced that they are looking for a new maintenance laborer/sanitation worker. The employee would be expected to help with garbage collection, putting up seasonal decorations, maintaining city roads and rights of way, grinding up tree limbs and brush, cleaning ditches and, as needed, drive city trucks, a backhoe and loader, and a bush hog and mower.

Dacula officials ask that applicants know how to safely operate and maintain various types of mechanical equipment, be able to use light motor equipment, have a Class B commercial driver’s license, or at least a Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, and be able to perform manual labor for long periods Applications can be picked up at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, or by sending an email to daculacityhall@daculaga. gov. They can also call 770-963-7451 and ask to have an application faxed to them.

DULUTH Summer Stage Concert Series to feature Sister Hazel Known for its upbeat sound characterized by highly melodic tunes and prominent harmonies, Sister Hazel will hit the stage at Duluth’s next Summer

Gwinnett County police recruits partnered with Yo! Gwinnett to throw a back-to-school bash at Berkmar High School on Saturday.

the release.

“The Gwinnett County police believe in having strong ties to the community in which we police,” according

Stage Concert Series on Aug. 19.

Sister Hazel is an alternative rock band whose style blends elements of jangle pop, folk rock, classic rock ‘n’ roll and southern rock.

Band members Andrew Copeland (acoustic guitar), Ryan Newell (rhythm and slide guitar), Jeff Beres (bass guitar), Ken Block (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) and Mark Trojanowski (drums) continue to live up to their reputation of crowd-pleasing performers with an electrifying stage presence.

It will all take place on Duluth Town Green from 8 to 10 p.m. Food and drink vendors will be available.

The event is free. This is an open zone event, so you may bring your own drink or purchase from licensed vendors.

GRAYSON Seniors group hosting cancer survivor The Grayson Seniors group is set to hold its next covered dish lunch and presentation meeting this week.

The group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Grayson Senior Center, 485 Grayson Parkway.

Cancer survivor Kimberly Goodloe and the Alzheimers Association’s Kim Pierson is set to address the group.

Grayson Seniors routinely meets at 11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the Grayson Senior Building for its covered dish get togethers.

After a person visits for the first time, they are asked to bring a dish to subsequent meetings to share with other attendees. In addition to speakers, the group also does BINGO and sometimes has music at its meetings.

to the release. “Because of Yo! Gwinnett, over 200 students will have adequate school supplies to start the new school year.”

LAWRENCEVILLE City showing ‘Lego Batman Movie’ Na-na-na-na-na-na-nana Bat — Oh wait, this isn’t about that Batman. It’s about one of the others.

No, it’s not the Michael Keaton one, or the Christian Bale one, or the George Clooney one, or even the Ben Affleck one.

No, it’s not the Val Kilmer one either.

This is the LEGO one.

Lawrenceville will show “The Lego Batman Movie” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Lawrenceville Lawn. The film is being shown as part of the city’s Movies on the Lawn series, which is presented

by United Community Bank.

Attendees are invited to bring a picnic dinner or eat at one of the nearby downtown restaurants beforehand.

The Lawrenceville Lawn is located at the corner of South Clayton and Luckie streets.

LILBURN City begins selling Beer and Wine Fest tickets Beer and wine lovers can now line up to get their tickets to the city of Lilburn’s tribute to both drinks.

The city announced last Sunday that tickets to its Lilburn Beer and Wine Fest were on sale this past week. Officials said, starting this past Wednesday, they would offer the first 250 tickets for $25 apiece.

The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 30, at Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St. Beyond the first group of tickets, advance tickets will sell for $35 apiece, but the price will go up to $40 after Sept. 21 and then up to $50 on the day of the event.

More than 100 beers and ciders from Georgia brew-

eries, as well as more than 25 wines, will be offered at the event.

Tickets can be purchased at www.lilburnbeerfest.com.

LOGANVILLE American Legion Post 233 serving up pancakes Saturday American Legion Post 233 is serving its monthly country breakfast Saturday.

The post will be serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and biscuits and gravy from 8 to 11 a.m.

Tickets cost $6 per adult.

Tickets for kids ages 4 through 12 cost $5, while kids under the age of 3 can eat for free.

All proceeds benefit the American Legion Post 233 and affiliated programs.

The post serves pancake breakfasts on the second Saturday of every month.

NORCROSS Gov. Deal features Norcross teacher Gov. Nathan Deal, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, recently unveiled “One Child at a Time,” the 17th installment of the “Real Teachers Real Voices” campaign. This initiative, which highlights exceptional educators around the state, stems from feedback provided by Deal’s Teacher Advisory Committee. “One Child at a Time” features Amy Crisp, an educator at Norcross High.

“Teachers can change the trajectory of students’ lives and the lives of future generations,” Crisp said.

Crisp in a video produced for the campaign, said she works with students learning the English language, and one student who was the first in their family to graduate from high school particularly inspired her.

PEACHTREE CORNERS Peachtree Corners City Manager to serve on state stormwater study committee Peachtree Corners’ city manager has been selected to serve on the state stormwater study committee.

House Speaker David Ralston selected City Manager Brian Johnson as a member of the newlyformed Joint Study Committee on Stormwater Management Fees. The 12-person committee was created by the Georgia General Assembly earlier this year to examine the equity and financial impact of stormwater fees imposed on private property owners.

“We are extremely pleased that Brian was been selected to serve on such an important committee,” Mayor Mike Mason said. “We know he will be a great asset to this effort and a great ambassador for our city.”

Johnson was selected for the committee based on his range of experience with stormwater at the federal and local levels, according to a press release.

“It is indeed an honor to have been selected to serve on the state’s Joint Study Committee on Stormwater Management Fees,” Johnson said. “I look forward to undertaking the study to ensure fairness dictate the costs borne by tax payers of our state and the impact of those fees.”

SNELLVILLE Concert series to feature tribute bands Mimic, the classic rock albums live band, is set to play Snellville from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19, and include songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boston and Heart. It will be on the Towne Green.

VIP passes are available to meet Roger Fisher before the concert. Fisher was the lead guitarist in the band Heart and wrote many of the songs they played such as “Magic Man,” “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You.” This is part of the city’s summer-long concert series, and food, beer and wine vendors will be available on site.

SUGAR HILL DDA to match mural donations The city of Sugar Hill announced this week that it had received more than $5,000, or more than 20 percent of its goal to raise money for a city mural, in just a week and a half.

The Downtown Development Authority has said it will match up to $10,000.

City officials said to look for more details about an upcoming “Art-B-Que.” Donations will be divided into several contribution level tiers, each paired with various incentives.

Any donation that exceeds the needed amount will be directed toward the fund for future art initiatives in the city.

More information and ways to donate is available at sugarhillmural.com.

This will be the second mural in Sugar Hill’s downtown area, both of which will be located on opposite sides of the city’s former City Hall on West Broad Street, the same building of the Suite Spot.

For more information on becoming involved with the arts initiative in Sugar Hill, call 770-945-6716.

SUWANEE Spin Doctors to play August concert All four original band members of the Spin Doctors are expected to play at Town Center Park on Aug. 12 for the city’s annual wing fest and concert night.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. in Town Center Park. Other bands playing include Two Takes and New Mantra. The wing eating contest will be at 7:30 p.m.

Wings from several Suwanee restaurants will be available for purchase, as well as beer and wine from onsite vendors and Town Center merchants. Alcohol must be purchased on site.

Bringing your own alcohol is prohibited.

A parking map is availably at suwanee.com.

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The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Law & Order: Criminal Intent ’ (CC) Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers (CC) Wahlburgers (CC) (:01) The Lowe Files (:32) The Lowe Files ’ (CC) (:33) The Lowe Files (5:30) ››‡ “Focus” (2015) Will Smith. (CC) ››› “The Italian Job” (2003, Crime Drama) Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton. (CC) ›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. (CC) The Real Housewives of New York City (CC) The Real Housewives of New York City (N) (CC) The Real Housewives of New York City (N) (CC) Odd Mom Out (N) (CC) Sweet Home Oklahoma Watch What Housewives/NYC Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:50) Futurama (CC) (:25) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) Hood Adjacent South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) The Daily Show (:31) South Park (CC) Alaskan Bush People “Strength in Numbers” Alaskan Bush People: Off the Grid (N) ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People “Episode 29” (N) ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People: Off the Grid (N) ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People “Episode 29” ’ (CC) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) Little League Baseball World Series Southwest Regional, Final: Teams TBA. From Waco, Texas. Baltimore Boys Morningside 5 E! News “Today’s top stories” (N) (CC) Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry (CC) Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry (N) (CC) Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry (CC) E! News “Today’s top stories” (N) (CC) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The Five (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (CC) To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced Cooks vs. Cons Adding citrus to meatloaf. (N) Cooks vs. Cons “Tarts and Hearts” (CC) (6:10) ›‡ “Zookeeper” (2011) Kevin James, Rosario Dawson. ’ (CC) (:20) ››› “Coming to America” (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos. ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) (6:00) UEFA Champions League Soccer BIG3 Basketball Three-on-three basketball featuring former NBA greats and players. (N) World Poker ››› “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014, Action) Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Taron Egerton. ’ (CC) Snowfall Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance. Snowfall Franklin turns to Jerome for guidance.

Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Property Brothers (CC) Property Brothers (CC) Property Brothers: Buying & Selling (N) (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l Listed Sisters (N) (CC) American Pickers Mike makes deal after deal. American Pickers “Full Speedo Ahead” ’ (CC) American Pickers A collection of fan favorites. (:03) American Pickers ’ (CC) (:03) American Pickers “The King’s Ransom” Little Women: LA (CC) Little Women: LA Christy and Todd open up. (N) Little Women: LA (N) (CC) (:02) So Sharp Todd pushes the girls. (N) (CC) (:02) Dance Moms “Abby Flies the Coop” (CC) Henry Danger ’ (CC) The Thundermans (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Nicky, Ricky Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Blood” Seinfeld ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal Conan (N) (CC) (5:45) ››› “Imitation of Life” (1959) (CC) ››‡ “That Funny Feeling” (1965, Romance-Comedy) Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin. ››‡ “The Restless Years” (1959, Drama) John Saxon, Sandra Dee, Teresa Wright.

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The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Albatross” (CC) Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Seinfeld (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 08.05.17” ’ (CC) Live PD: Rewind “Live PD: Rewind No. 37” (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 08.11.17” Riding along with law enforcement. (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (5:00) ›››› “The Shawshank Redemption” ›› “Clash of the Titans” (2010, Fantasy) Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes. (CC) ›› “Pompeii” (2014) Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss. Premiere. (CC) (6:30) ››› “The School of Rock” (2003, Comedy) Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White. (CC) ›› “Anger Management” (2003, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei. (CC) ›› “Anger Management” (2003) (CC) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) The Nineties “Terrorism Hits Home” (CC) (6:50) Futurama (CC) (:25) South Park (CC) South Park “Probably” ››› “Wedding Crashers” (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken. (CC) Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood (CC) Bering Sea Gold “No Place Like Nome” (CC) Bering Sea Gold “Episode 1” ’ (CC) Bering Sea Gold “Big Cold Gold” (N) (CC) Alaskan Bush People “Episode 29” ’ (CC) Bering Sea Gold “Big Cold Gold” ’ (CC) Little League Baseball World Series Mid-Atlantic Regional, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) Little League Baseball World Series West Regional, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) (6:30) ATP Tennis Rogers Cup, Quarterfinals. From Montreal. (N) (Live) 2017 Heisman House Morningside 5 Baltimore Boys E! News “Today’s top stories” (N) (CC) ››‡ “Bring It On” (2000, Comedy) Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford. (CC) Life of Kylie (CC) Life of Kylie (CC) E! News “Today’s top stories” (N) (CC) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The Five (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive (6:00) ››› “X-Men” (2000, Action) Hugh Jackman. Premiere. ’ (CC) ››› “X-Men” (2000, Action) Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen. ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) (6:00) Driven Braves Live! Pregame MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame MLB Baseball ››› “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014, Action) Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson. ’ (CC) ››› “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) Chris Evans. ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Chesapeake Shores Abby bails out Trace. (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Fixer Upper A couple want to downsize. (CC) Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Ancient Aliens “The Replicants” ’ (CC) Ancient Aliens “Aliens and Monsters” ’ (CC) To Be Announced (6:00) ›› “If I Stay” (2014) Premiere. (CC) ››› “The Sixth Sense” (1999) Bruce Willis. A child psychologist tries to help a boy who is traumatized by visitations from troubled spirits. (CC) (:02) So Sharp Todd pushes the girls. (CC) Henry Danger ’ (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Movie ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Frogger” Seinfeld “The Maid” ›› “Get Hard” (2015, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson. (CC) (DVS) ELeague: Road to the International Dota 2 ›‡ “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” (1999) (6:15) ››› “Bachelor Mother” (1939) (CC) ››› “Kitty Foyle” (1940, Drama) Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig. (CC) (DVS) ›››› “Top Hat” (1935, Musical) Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers. (CC) (DVS) Bones Brennan wakes up bloodied and beaten. ››› “Batman Begins” (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson. (CC) (DVS) (:01) Claws Desna is entangled in a scheme.

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9 p.m. on HALL Chesapeake Shores In the Season 2 premiere “Secrets, Lies and School Supplies,” Trace (Jesse Metcalfe) rushes to his father’s side in the hospital as soon as Abby (Meghan Ory) bails him out. For her part, Abby is still adjusting to life back in her hometown and trying to decide when the time is right to introduce Trace to her two young daughters. Elsewhere, her father, Mick (Treat Williams), looks into developing the O’Brien Trust.

Brendan Penny and Barbara Niven also star.

8 p.m. on ABC The Bachelorette Part of the usual suspense of any season finale of this show is whether the given bachelorette receives a marriage proposal, but it’s already known Rachel Lindsay leaves the show as an engaged woman, so it’s a matter of who pops the question as the series ends its 13th round here.

Of course, she must choose between the last two candidates first, so be prepared to see and hear much soul-searching. Chris Harrison is the host. The “After the Final Rose” special follows.

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TUESDAY 10 p.m. on USA Shooter After Bob Lee and Isaac (Ryan Phillippe, Omar Epps) learn the world’s greatest assassin is in the U.S., flashbacks to Bob Lee’s past tour of duty in Afghanistan reveal the identity of that deadly sharpshooter in the new episode “The Dark End of the Street.”

As Julie (Shantel VanSanten) tries out a new coping procedure to hold things together, Nadine (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) comes

Diana’s brother Charles, 9th Earl Spencer and others who were in her inner circle.

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Colin Jost to the Swagger Texas ranch to share her suspicions of a conspiracy.

WEDNESDAY 9 p.m. on ABC The Story of Diana Lately, television has presented its share of specials related to the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana — and though ABC offered one of those programs, it goes back to the subject with this new two-part documentary concluding Thursday. Produced in association with People Magazine, it offers a bounty of archival footage, as well as new interviews with

9 p.m. on NBC Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update There’s still a while to go before the late-night staple returns for its new season, but the news cycle definitely hasn’t stopped over the summer, prompting a fourweek primetime run for one of “SNL’s” most popular elements.

Colin Jost and Michael Che are back to present the show’s unique take on current events, and other cast regulars are expected to make appearances.

It’s fairly safe to guess that Alec Baldwin will turn up again as a certain president.

FRIDAY 8 p.m. on CW Masters of Illusion The title of the new episode “Spiked Table and Spiked Faces” suggests that the featured magicians will stay sharp. (Yes. We went there.) Farrell Dillion, Barry and Stuart, Jonathan Pendragon, Draven, Naathan Phan, Adam Wylie, Eric Jones, Jibrizy and

Greg Gleason are the illusionists introduced by host Dean Cain during the half-hour. Another episode follows.

9 p.m. on PBS Shakespeare Live! From the RSC Staged in April 2016 by the Royal Shakespeare Company to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s passing, this “Great Performances” presentation offers a truly star-studded cast in scenes from his plays that also reveal much about his own life. Among those featured are Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and David Suchet. Catherine Tate and David Tennant host from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

the finale, “The Return,” the jury reveals its verdict, and Billy does something that impacts Sadie and Carolyn very personally.

Laverne Cox, Dule Hill and Elliott Gould also star.

9 p.m. on AMC TURN: Washington’s Spies The fate of the Culper Ring is revealed as this historical drama reaches its conclusion in the series finale “Washington’s Spies.” As the American War of Independence from Great Britain winds down, there’s an inevitable settling of accounts between shadows and spies, even while a newborn America struggles to begin.

SATURDAY 8 p.m. on CBS Doubt In “Running Out of Time,” the first of two back-to-back episodes that end the drama’s run, Sadie (Katherine Heigl) makes her closing argument on Billy’s (Steven Pasquale) behalf. Keeping her mind on business is hard, given what she learns about Carolyn (Judith Light). Then in

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Grayson grad gets Panhellenic scholarship A decorated recent graduate of Grayson High School was recently honored by the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association, which is a community-based organization composed of alumnae from National Panhellenic Conference member fraternities.

Theresa Uwe was given a $1,500 scholarship for her academic and service-based accomplishments.

“Theresa is a remarkably involved student and truly exemplifies the spirit of AAPA’s scholarship,” Rebecca King, Chi Omega and AAPA President, said in a press release.

Uwe graduated with a 3.97 grade-point average,

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tri-M Music Honor Society, student ambassador and a freshmen mentor.

Uwe has volunteered with Project Open Hand, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children and the Gwinnett Public Library. She is also a memKeith Farner ber of the Best Buddies Club. Uwe plans to attend and was an AP Scholar the University of Georgia with Distinction. She was in the fall. a recipient of the Georgia Since 1932, the AAPA Certificate of Merit, Aca- has provided scholardemic Excellence Award, ships to women from the and Outstanding Commu- Atlanta area, as part of nity Service Award every its goal of supporting year of high school. academic achievement.

She is a member of the Keith Farner writes National Honor Sociabout education. Good ety, Science National News from Schools apHonor Society, Spanish pears in the Sunday ediNational Honor Society, tion of the Daily Post.

The Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association, a community-based organization composed of alumnae from National Panhellenic Conference member fraternities, awarded Theresa Uwe, a recent graduate of Grayson High School, a $1,500 scholarship in recognition of her academic and service-based accomplishments. (Special Photo)

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The steadily growing Community-Based Mentoring Program in Gwinnett County Public Schools is expanding in more ways than one this school year. In January, it will begin serving girls.

Janice Warren, former principal of AndersonLivsey Elementary School, will kick off the mentoring program for girls. Warren and James Rayford, director of academic affairs who has led the program for years, said they are excited about the expansion and the additional support that will be available to students.

“This program will address a need, providIn this file photo, South Gwinnett student Sadrac Desert speaks to a crowd in May 2015 ing help and support to at the end-of-the-year celebration dinner for the Community-Based Mentoring Pro- students who, up to now, gram at the Gwinnett County Public Schools district cafeteria in Suwanee. (File Photo) may not have been getting it,” Rayford said in a press release. “While Gwinnett Daily Post Presents: the Community-Based Mentoring Program has been a success to date, we recognize that boys aren’t the only ones who need mentors.”

This fall the program begins its ninth year of providing volunteer

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This program will address a need, providing help and support to students who, up to now, may not have been getting it. While the Community-Based Mentoring Program has been a success to date, we recognize that boys aren’t the only ones who need mentors.”

— James Rayford, director of academic affairs

mentors to male students. The program for boys will serve nearly 600 students in more than 65 schools. There is a goal of recruiting an additional 50 men to join the ranks of the 200 who already are involved in the program. As the district develops the mentoring program for girls it also will need female volunteer mentors.

The mentoring program will continue to place an emphasis on character development and cultivating leadership qualities, while also introducing students to the tenets of entrepreneurship by providing them with the opportunity to write and create their own business plans.

The school program in January had 210 men who volunteered as mentors, including 51 trained since July 2016, to serve 469 students in 57 schools. That’s

up from 130 mentors serving more than 300 students two years ago.

The program began in 2009 with 50 students.

Rayford has said research shows students involved with a mentor are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities and 78 percent more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.

Students are also more than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team, as mentors help young people make responsible choices, attend and engage in school and reduce or avoid risky behaviors.

For more information about the CommunityBased Mentoring Program, call 770-6828086.

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What’s more important? Getting the order out today, or creating a culture that will enable you to do 5,000 orders next year?

The answer of course, is both. One task is urgent, the order today, it’s easy to understand what to do. The other issue is important, creating an empowering culture for growth. Culture building is more nuanced, it’s never urgent, and it’s the thousands of little intentional things. It’s harder to codify, but we all know a good one when we see it.

When well-intentioned people are mired in the day-to-day rush of business, it’s challenging to be intentional about culture.

It happens in the macro and the micro. For example, look at a family scenario. The leaders (parents) can run around taking care of the urgent tasks, dinner, laundry, drop offs, not to mention the formidable task of making a living. These tasks alone are enough to fill each and every day, and then some. But what makes a family really work is the culture, the emotional climate, the tone, the shared belief system.

We can try to mandate those. I can create a list of “family” values and recite them to my kids every night at dinner.

I can even make them memorize our values.

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the people in your home will actually feel loved.

I used to speak about families and organizations differently. I’ve stopped doing that because I’ve realized parenting and leadership is the same thing.

Naming your culture is the first step in creLisa McLeod ating it. For example, in our family, one of But I won’t be creating a our core tenets is, we values-based culture. I’ll have each other’s back. be creating a memorizThis doesn’t mean the ing and reciting culture. parents bail out the It might be a little better children at every turn. than simply running This means, we all help around trying to get the each other out. We have laundry done, but not by another shared belief — “McLeods finish strong.” much.

We remind ourselves, The leader’s job is and each other, of this if more than simply shipwe’re ready to give up on ping the orders (or something. These shared making the dinners). beliefs are cornerstones The job of the leader of our culture. is to create the cultural Naming your culture climate of the organizais step one. You also tion. It doesn’t matter if you are leading a family have to be intentional about living it. You have of two, or a corporation of 2 million, if you don’t to show people what it looks like in action. You create your culture by design, it will be created have to train them to get good at it. You have to by default. reward it. You have to Culture is a fuzzy, messy thing that involves create a system for the feeling, emotions, beliefs team to be intentional when the leaders aren’t and behaviors. Being around. intentional about creatThat’s the harder part. ing an emotional climate It will never be urgent, requires more than inspirational posters and but it is important, incredibly so. a cool workspace. Have Lisa McLeod is the you ever been in a well appointed home that felt global expert in Noble emotionally stifling? Just Purpose. She is the because you buy a “Love author of the bestsellers “Selling with Noble Lives Here” wooden wall plaque from Hobby Purpose” and “Leading Lobby doesn’t mean that with Noble Purpose.”

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Down-home cooking in Connecticut It is well known, by this point, that I married a Yankee from Connecticut — one who never knew the joy of comfort foods until he came South.

John Tinker, who adored the ground his impressive mother, Miss Ruth, walked on, is honest about her shortcomings as a cook.

“She wasn’t a good cook.

We mostly ate food from a can. But we didn’t starve.”

To this day, Tink loves to eat toast like his mother made it: burned absolutely black. In fact, at times he will say, “Oh, I’m craving a piece of really burned toast.”

One of my dear Southern friends, and one of the best cooks I’ve ever known, told the story of the first time she made oatmeal for her California-raised husband.

Ronda Rich He ate a few bites then looked up and said, “This is OK but where are the lumps? Oatmeal is suppose to have lumps in it.” That’s the way his mama always made it so that’s how he thought it should be.

When a family death took us to Greenwich, Conn., I decided to do what all Southerners do in the time of sadness: cook a big meal of comfort foods.

“You’re not going to

use Velveeta in anything, are you?” asked one of the concerned Yankees.

Well, no. But one of the most comforting dishes my family enjoys is a pot of chicken noodle soup delivered from a made-up recipe of Mamas’s that includes egg noodles, Campbell’s cream of chicken soup, milk, and plenty of Velveeta. Yummy.

It was not easy to take Southern cooking north of the Mason-Dixon line.

Have you ever tried to buy Crisco, Duke’s mayonnaise, and buttermilk in a fancy town where yoga classes are attended as religiously as we assemble at church and white flour is considered “junk food”?

After three grocery stores, I said to Tink, “I can only find ‘healthy’ flour

and mayonnaise and there is not a can of solid Crisco anywhere. I guess I’ll just have to make-do as best I can.”

I did find buttermilk, but I reason that’s because it’s probiotic and someone figured it was healthy and should be stocked.

With solid butter, I made biscuits, then used the mayonnaise paste in Aunt Ozelle’s macaroni and cheese. I whipped up okra coated in flour and scrambled with chopped up nuts. Just as I was preparing to fry it, Tink said, “I don’t think they’ll like the smell of grease in the air.”

So I baked it. They loved it, but I said, “You oughta taste it fried.”

I placed all the food on the stove and said to those who gathered, “Dip you

up a plate as we say in the South.”

“What’s this?” asked someone as he lifted a spoon from the pot.

“Pinto beans. They’re good for you. A staple of the South. They kept my people from starving during the Depression.”

To be honest, it looked real good but it was only so-so with the imitation ingredients and Tink’s restriction on my frying. But to the Yankees, it was like manna sent from above.

They ate and they greatly enjoyed.

Several days later, I got an email from a doctor who was there for dinner. He lives in northern Florida where rules of civility dictate that Duke’s mayonnaise be sold. I had told him that Duke’s was the secret

ingredient for the macaroni and cheese.

He went home, Googled my recipe, and made it for his family. “This is the best stuff I’ve ever tasted,” he wrote. “Yours was superb but what a difference Duke’s made. This will surely be served in heaven, and no one will care about the calories.”

The next time a bereavement calls us out of the South’s land, I will have an emergency kit ready to go with us.

I will not be leaving home without solid Crisco, White Lily flour and a jar of Duke’s.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.”

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Growing older with McCartney, Beatles I’ve been a Beatles fan — specifically, a Paul McCartney fan — pretty much all my life.

And no, I didn’t get a chance to see Sir Paul at the Infinite Energy Center a few weeks ago. To be honest, I don’t know if I would have gone, given the opportunity.

Packing into an arena with 10,000 screaming teenagers — or in this case, screaming septuagenarians — is no longer my idea of fun.

No, give me a warm summer evening, a comfortable camp chair and a good cover band at the Mall of Georgia’s outdoor amphitheater and I’m as happy as a Falcons fan at halftime of Super Bowl LI. My love of the Beatles actually goes back to Feb. 9, 1964, their first live appearance on American TV. Admittedly, I was three years old and didn’t understand what was going on. That episode of the Ed Sullivan show had been hyped for weeks, and I remember begging my folks to let me stay up and watch “the beetles,” whatever that was.

Some kind of dancing bugs, I figured.

Imagine my disappointment when it turned out to be four skinny kids with mop tops singing, “She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah.” At the time, it simply couldn’t compete with Captain Kangaroo.

Fast forward to 1980, when as a college student I rediscovered the Fab Four.

The timing was perfect: I was coming off my brief but regrettable New Wave phase, which followed my even briefer but far more regrettable disco phase.

My roommates and I discovered that a local radio station played exclusively Beatles music all night on Fridays, so we’d stay up late, playing cards and listening. Unless one of us had a date, which meant we tuned in practically every week.

Of course, by then the boys had been disbanded

Rob Jenkins for years, going on to solo careers with varying degrees of success. And of course, sadly, John Lennon was killed that fall. But the ensuing retrospectives merely served to reinforce, for me, what I had already begun to realize: Paul McCartney was the true musical genius behind the Beatles.

Some may disagree, perhaps vehemently, but consider the evidence. McCartney’s “Band on the Run” and “Baby I’m Amazed” are two of the greatest rock songs of all time, with classic lyrics, captivating melodies and virtuoso guitar and voice performances.

In contrast, we have Lennon’s best-known solo effort, “Imagine,” which has got to be one of the worst pop songs ever. The music could have been written by a 10th-grade band student, while the lyrics make Lady Gaga seem deep by comparison.

So I strongly suspect that whatever the credits say, most of the group’s best songs were written primarily by McCartney, especially in their pre-psychedelic stage. Still, I think all Beatles fans can agree that the collaboration between the two was something magical — even better than the Captain and Mr. Green Jeans.

Rob Jenkins is a local college professor and freelance writer. He is the author of four books, including “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less in Buford and on Amazon. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo.com.

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