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Mayor addresses changes for Norcross Johnson talks office terms, development at State of City

Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson talks about the status of activities around the city during his State of the City Address at Baldwin Elementary School on Monday night.

(Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

BY CURT YEOMANS

Road at the railroad crossing MORE ONLINE downtown; change through the Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for development of a trail system in more photos from the address.

Norcross Mayor Bucky John- partnership with the county. son talked a lot about changes The biggest change he talked coming to the city in the coming about, however, might have said afterward that the council years during his State of the been possible plans to expand has already been discussing it.

City Address at Baldwin Elthe length of terms of office in “It was on the council (agenementary School on Monday. the city from two years to four da) last month, and we needed Changes at some parks; years. Johnson touched on it See NORCROSS, Page 10A changes to Holcomb Bridge just briefly in his address, but he

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Eagle Scout’s 9/11 memorial draws praise

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The woman admiring the new statue in front of Snellville City Hall on Monday had dropped everything after her daughter’s afternoon piano recital to get to this spot.

She had wanted to see the 9/11 memorial situated there MORE ONLINE and thank Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for photos of the memorial. the young man who had built it. She had a special reason for her excitement.

“I was working in Two World Trade that day,” she said. “That’s the building that was hit second.”

Couples celebrate love with wedding ceremonies at GJAC

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BY CAILIN O’BRIEN

Amid tensions, commissioner exits meeting with NAACP

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Donald Allen and Phyllis Powell Allen knew one month after they met in a New York casino that someday they’d be married.

They met through a mutual friend who couldn’t wait to get them together.

“She was like, ‘Y’all are perfect for each other,’” Phyllis said.

Their relationship might have started through that friend seven years ago, but it was all about Donald and Phyllis as they clasped hands and exchanged vows at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Tuesday morning.

The couple hadn’t yet told friends and family they were tying the knot. They could have a separate ceremony for loved ones later. This wedding was just for them.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Phyllis said.

Phyllis and Donald were among more than 100 couples who signed up for the special Valentine’s Day wedding and vow renewal ceremonies at GJAC from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Countless more spontaneous couples popped in to get married as walkins.

Chief Magistrate Court Judge Kristina Blum and Probate Court Judge Christopher Ballar hosted the event. Blum and Ballar, along with a few other probate and magistrate judges, dedicated their whole day and three different courtrooms to the wedding ceremonies.

“We love having special events like this, particularly on days we don’t have normal court hearings scheduled,” Blum said. “It gives us the opportunity to do something wonderful.”

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

‘I’m not in this alone.’”

But even with their own personal touches, the judges were careful to make each 10-minute ceremony a special one just for the couple in front of them. Ballar, Blum and the other judges performed ceremonies in Spanish whenever requested. They commented on the brides’ attire and calmed grooms’ nerves.

Blum made sure to tell some couples that she’d signed their wedding certificate the moment they’d sealed their vows with a kiss.

Judge John Ireland even allowed the large

Gwinnett County Commissioner Tommy Hunter walked out of a Gwinnett NAACP meeting Tuesday night after audience members began arguing with each other and the group’s president over his presence.

Hunter has already faced several heated calls for his resignation at commission meetings MORE INSIDE over FaceGwinnett leaders get lesson in book posts civil, human rights history ....2A he made in which he called U.S. Rep. John Lewis a “racist pig” and referred to Democrats as “Demonrats” and “Libtards” among other things.

The meeting with the NAACP had been billed as an opportunity for the group’s members to ask him questions. Some attendees said the chapter’s membership was never asked if it wanted to hear from Hunter and ended up calling for local NAACP President Marlyn Tillman’s resignation as well as Hunter’s.

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See HUNTER, Page 9A

Above, Phyllis Powell Allen and Donald Allen marry during a ceremony at GJAC on Valentine’s Day. At top, the two hold hands during the ceremony. (Staff Photos: Cailin O’Brien)

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We love having special events like this, particularly on days we don’t have normal court hearings scheduled. It gives us the opportunity to do something wonderful.”

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— Chief Magistrate Court Judge Kristina Blum

They got into it.

Judge Ruth McMullen donned red, heartshaped glasses as she married couples. Ballar stood in a room decked out with flowers, and Blum offered small doses of her own personal wisdom about married life.

“I’ve been married 23 years,” she said to Donald and Phyllis as they prepared to exchange rings. “Whenever I’m having a bad day, I look at my wedding ring and think,

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Andrea Bocelli performs a one-night-only Valentine’s Day show at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth as part of his annual, love-inspired tour. Visit gwinnettdailypost.com to see more photos from the performance. (Special Photo: Kate Awtrey)

Gwinnett leaders get lesson in civil, human rights history

By Curt yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

There was no outright mention of Gwinnett County Commissioner Tommy Hunter’s Facebook comments about U.S. Rep. John Lewis, including calling him a “racist pig,” as county leaders toured the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Given the timing and subject matter highlighted at the center, however, the issue seemed to linger like an unmentioned of elephant in the room.

The center invited county officials, particularly the commissioners, to visit the museum and learn about civil rights history a few weeks ago, around the time when news of Hunter’s comments broke. The visit also came at a time when protesters are calling for Hunter’s resignation.

The center’s manager of education and museum content, Nicole Moore, simply told county leaders she hoped they would carry its message with them, and keep it in mind in the future.

“I hope this was an impactful, changing event for you all, ” Moore told the visitors after the tour. “When you go back to Gwinnett …

I hope these are conversations that are real, that aren’t for show, that aren’t because it sounds good. I hope that there is real change and real hard conversations.”

Although the information was timely given the situation surrounding the commission, commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash said it would be important even if Hunter hadn’t made his remarks on social media.

“I think it was important under any circumstances,” she said. “When somebody invites you and went to as much trouble as they were obviously willing to go to, to make it easy for us to visit, it was a great opportunity and it would have been foolish to turn down no matter what was going on.”

The museum presented what Moore admitted is an unpleasant side of human history, as well as Ameri-

National Center for Civil and Human Rights manager of education and museum content, Nicole Moore, gives a presentation to Gwinnett County leaders during a tour of the center on Tuesday. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

can history. Visitors walk through interactive exhibits which show a history of civil rights battles in the U.S. The stories of people like Lewis who participated in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s are showcased in the center’s exhibits.

It also tells some uneasy stories from U.S. history.

Four stained glass images, each showing a different African-American girl hangs from the ceiling in one of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ exhibit rooms. The girls were killed in a church bombing in Alabama during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

In another area, video of African-Americans being attacked with water hoses played on a screen.

In yet another area, photos from the scene of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination alongside video of news reports of his murder and a recording of his funeral procession.

News reports are also used to help tell the story of the murder of three Civil Rights workers in Mississippi during the Freedom Summer movement in 1964.

Photos of murdered Civil Rights workers, along with biographies, are also on display.

“If you feel comfortable, then I have failed as an educator,” Moore said. “I want you to feel uncomfortable, but in that discomfort, I want you to find ways that you can create change and implement true change.”

County officials poured over the stories showcased

in the exhibits, taking time to read over details of events and watch videos as they walked through the space.

Hunter quietly walked through the exhibit, staying somewhat to himself and reading placards.

Hunter declined to answer questions about the trip after the tour ended.

Nash said the stained glass images of the four girls stood out to her in particular.

“I’m certainly old enough to remember that, but being a mother and a grandmother now, it just puts it at a totally different level of emotion, thinking about the parents and grandparents of those four little girls,” she said.

Nash asked Moore if the center did traveling exhibits.

She said afterward that she was interested in using the exhibit space at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center to host a traveling exhibit from the center if they had one available.

Moore said the only type of traveling exhibit the center has at this time is one its putting together on lynchings in the gilded age.

The commission chairwoman said Gwinnett County students would benefit if the county could get a traveling exhibit from the center to put on display at the Environmental and Heritage Center.

“It just struck me as another way to expose more children to at least one piece of what the center’s intention is,” Nash said. “It’s a lot easier to transport a traveling exhibit to Gwinnett than it is to run thousands of busloads of children back and forth.”

Mill Creek principal: Student in Ohio made social media threat made by a student who lives in Ohio. District spokesman keith.farner Bernard Watson said the @gwinnettdailypost.com person in Ohio is a friend of A suspect was identia current Mill Creek student. fied on Tuesday afternoon “I have personally spoken following the social media with the school officials in threat that brought addiOhio who have assured me tional police presence to Mill they will handle the matter Creek High School. with the student in question,” Principal Jason Lane Lane wrote. “I want to thank wrote in a letter to the everyone for their continued community that officials support of Mill Creek and confirmed the threat was understanding in difficult

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DR. ROACH: In 1966, my husband was in the military, assigned to artillery for a period of three months’ training. During this time, he and his fellow soldiers were exposed to close-range cannon fire. At the end of and during each operation, his ears would be buzzing. Ear protection was not provided.

My husband was 19 years old at that time, and since then he has continued to experience buzzing in his ears off and on. He was never exposed in civilian life to any loud noise, as his occupation was outside sales.

In 2013, the noise level in his ears (ringing and buzzing) increased, becoming constant. He also started to experience dizziness and imbalance. He saw an ear doctor for that issue, who tested his hearing and discovered that he now has a 10 percent hearing loss in both ears and also diagnosed mild vertigo.

Could his exposure to artillery noise manifest years later in his loss of hearing, ringing and buzzing in his ears, and vertigo with dizziness?

— J.S. ANSWER: Although loud-noise exposure clearly is a major risk factor for hearing loss, the effect of loud noises on dizziness is controversial. A 2001 study was done on male military personnel who had been heavily exposed to intense noises, and those in whom the hearing loss was asymmetrical (one side worse than the other) were likely to have symptoms of damage to their sense of balance, such as dizziness.

The combination of hearing loss and vertigo is suspicious for Meniere’s disease, which can be worsened by loud noises. That’s one possibility.

Since your husband’s hearing loss apparently is symmetric, I don’t have enough evidence to say that the military noise exposure was a factor for the vertigo, but it almost certainly was for the hearing loss, even if there are multiple causes.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old man with chronic myeloid leukemia since March 2013. I take 300 mg Tasigna daily. I am considering having knee replacement on both legs. My concern is being 83 years old and having leukemia.

Is it a good idea and safe to have the surgery?

— J.H. ANSWER: A person considering elective surgery needs to look at both the potential benefits and the risks of surgery. In general, the older someone is and the more serious the diseases or conditions he or she lives with, the more risky a procedure is. A patient of any age can be considered for a joint-replacement surgery, but risks do increase.

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world&nation WORLD ‘Sudden death’ of Kim Jong Un’s sibling probed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half-brother died Monday after becoming ill at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, according to Selangor State Criminal Investigations Department Chief Fadzil Ahmat.

Another police source told CNN the man who died is named Kim Jong Nam. Police have described the incident as a “sudden death,” pending the results of a postmortem investigation.

South Korean media is reporting that he was in his 40s at the time of his death.

The Malaysian inspector general of police said in a news release the deceased North Korean man was traveling with a passport bearing the name Kim Chol.

Trump asks Flynn to resign President cites DOJ warning among reasons

By Stephen Collinson CNN

President Donald Trump asked for Michael Flynn’s resignation after he lost trust in his national security adviser for misleading Vice President Mike Pence over his calls with Russia’s ambassador, the White House said Tuesday.

Trump was also made aware of the Justice Department’s concerns about Flynn’s calls with the Russian ambassador, according to White House spokesman Sean Spicer.

The president’s counsel, Don McGahn, convened a meeting with Trump and a Hong Kong police small circle of advisers.

“Immediately after the officers found Department of Justice notified the White House guilty in assault counsel of the situation, Seven police officers the White House counsel were convicted Tuesday of briefed the president and assaulting a protester during a small group of senior Hong Kong’s pro-democracy advisers,” Spicer said. demonstrations in 2014.

Spicer insisted that Flynn All the defendants faced had done nothing illegal but one joint count of caushad lost the confidence of ing grievous bodily harm the president in an escalatwith intent, but in the end ing drama that has focused the city’s court convicted scrutiny on Trump’s hanthem with a lesser charge of dling of the issue and his assault occasioning actual ties with Moscow. bodily harm.

“The level of trust The convicted officers between the president and face a maximum three years in prison, according to Hong Kong law.

One of the defendants, policeman Chan Siu-tan, 31, was also found guilty of Group seeks swift common assault for slapping quick repeal of social worker Ken Tsang Obamacare, set to Kin-chiu twice during an interview, at a police station spar with leaders Despite mounting in Hong Kong’s Central pressure from the House district.

Chan could face a maxiFreedom Caucus to quickly mum of one more year in repeal Obamacare, House prison than his co-defenRepublican leaders insisted dants.

Tuesday morning that they would take a “step-by-step” approach to overhauling the Hundreds of Affordable Care Act. ‘ghost airports’ The Freedom Caucus, a hold back aviation group of influential conservatives, publicly expressed their boom in India impatience Tuesday with ReIndia needs to upgrade its publican leaders for failing to airports. And quickly. schedule a vote to repeal the The country’s crowded sweeping health care law. But airports handled more than GOP leaders are concerned 220 million passengers about the political backlash during the most recent fiscal that could come from swift year, an annual increase of and wholesale repeal of the nearly 20 percent. Traffic is health care law without havexpected to double over the ing a replacement plan ready. next two decades, propel“Health care is very ling India past the U.K. to important to all Americans. become the world’s thirdWe want to get it right and largest aviation market. we’ve been taking our time But there’s a major to do that,” GOP Rep. Greg obstacle to sustaining that Walden, the chairman of the growth: Less than 20 percent House Energy and Comof the country’s airports are merce Committee, told in regular use. reporters. “You’re going to The shock figure was see us come forward with cited by Ajay Singh, chaira replacement bill after we man of Indian budget airline repeal that makes sure that SpiceJet, at the CNN Asia people have access to affordBusiness Forum in Bangaable care health for the first lore on Monday. According time.” to Singh, only 75 of the country’s 400-odd airports Melania Trump: are fully operational.

White House to Singh said the poor infrastructure will make host tours again surpassing the U.K. a “huge The president gets to challenge.”

“Typically capacity live there, but the White always lags demand in our House actually belongs to country,” he said. “There are the American people, and another 325 (airports), we starting March 7, they can need to upgrade them.” start to take tours for the first — From wire reports time during Donald Trump’s

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PEPOLE Mike Pence gets into the spirit of Valentine’s Day

Vice President Mike Pence was spotted doing some Valentine’s Day shopping at a Whole Foods in Washington Tuesday morning. Soon after, a photo of Pence holding a bouquet of red roses and a vase filled with pink-and-white buds surfaced on Twitter.

The photo was shared by CSPAN host Greta Brawner, who said her husband captured the moment while shopping.

“While grocery shopping Embattled White House national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned Monday for our family, hubby sees VP shopping for his Valennight, an abrupt end to a brief tenure. (Photo: CNN) tine WholeFoods. Hope my husband follows the Veep’s Gen. Flynn had eroded to President had asked Flynn drum for investigations. the point where he felt he to bring up the issue of “I think everybody needs lead,” Brawner tweeted.

Pence responded: “Don’t had to make a change,” sanctions with the Russian that investigation to hapSpicer told reporters. “The envoy that were imposed pen,” Sen. Roy Blunt, who ruin the surprise. Ready to president was very conby the Obama administraserves on the Senate Intel- share our 34th Valentine’s Day with my valentine, cerned that Gen. Flynn had tion to punish Moscow’s ligence Committee, said Karen.” misled the vice president alleged interference in the Tuesday on KTRS radio.

The Pences have been and others.” presidential election.

Joining his call were Trump therefore felt he “Absolutely not; no, no, Sen. John Cornyn, the No. married since 1985. could not trust his top forno,” Spicer said.

2 Republican, and Sen. eign policy right-hand and The drama over Flynn Lindsey Graham.

Hugh Jackman on key national security now threatens to morph “I think Congress needs reveals treatment issues like China and the into a much wider and to be informed of what for skin cancer Middle East, Spicer said. more damaging controactually Gen. Flynn said Spicer said there had versy for the White House, to the Russian ambassador Hugh Jackman’s defense been “a series of other that could involve congres- about lifting sanctions,” against skin cancer conquestionable instances” in sional investigations and Graham told CNN’s Kate tinues as the actor posted Flynn’s conduct that led to possibly shake loose even Bolduan on “At This his latest warning Monday Trump losing confidence in more allegations about the Hour.” about wearing sunscreen. him but he did not elaboadministration’s conduct “And I want to know, With a bandage over his rate on what they were. and relationship with ‘Did General Flynn do nose, the star checked in The White House Moscow. this by himself or was he with his fans on Twitter and spokesman was also asked Investigations on tap directed by somebody to about another key point Top GOP senators have do it?’” the South Carolina Instagram to reveal that he’s undergoing treatment for in the saga — whether the already started beating the Republican said. basal cell carcinoma, again.

It’s the most common form threatens to push billions of of skin cancer, but it is rarely fatal. gallons of water back into “Another basal cell carthe lake. cinoma. Thanks to frequent A flash flood warning body checks and amazing was in effect Tuesday after doctors, all is well. Looks the spillway — which lets worse with the dressing on excess water out when the than off. I swear! #wearsunlevel gets too high — sufscreen” fered massive damage over The Australian actor the weekend. has been treated for basal If the spillway fails, it cell carcinoma at least four could flood communities times. Last year, he posted a downstream with what one Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee speaks at an Obamacare official warned could be a photo to his Facebook page town hall held at Middle Tennessee University. Republiwith a similar image of a “30-foot wall of water.” can lawmakers are facing unhappy constituents at town bandage over his nose.

Helicopters have been halls this year. The GOP and President Trump pledge to repeal Obamacare but have not yet defined a replace- dropping bags of rocks into the gouged portion in an ef- Amber Rose ment. (Photo: CNN) fort to plug the hole. explains split presidency. have nice businesses” can’t “Our crews are working First lady Melania Trump get loans due to strangling around the clock, 24/7, to try — and that kiss said in a statement Tuesday regulations. to get as much rock as posIt’s not the happiest she’s looking forward to Asked during Tuesday’s sible onto the damaged spillValentine’s Day for Amber welcoming visitors.

U.S. Senate hearing if there’s way before the next storms “I am excited to reopen any truth to claims that come,” Cal Fire spokesman Rose.

The former “Dancing the White House to the banks aren’t lending, YelJosh Janssen said.

With the Stars” contestant hundreds of thousands of len said an “extremely low visitors who come each number” of small businesses Pedro Hernandez has split with boyfriend Val Chmerkovskiy. year. The White House is a complained of access to The pair were introduced remarkable and historic site credit as their main problem. guilty of murder, by his brother, Maksim, who and we are excited to share The Fed chief quickly kidnapping in was Rose’s partner on the its beauty and history. I am rattled off numbers from a Etan Patz case competitive dance reality committed to the restoraNational Federation of IndeA New York state court series. tion and preservation of our pendent Businesses survey jury found Pedro Hernandez Rose posted about her Nation’s most recognizable showing that just 4 percent sadness over the breakup on landmark,” she said. of respondents are unable to guilty Tuesday in the 1979 kidnapping and murder Instagram Monday. get the loans they need. of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old She began by addressing “We have seen healthy Yellen debunks boy whose disappearance chatter regarding her posgrowth in actual lending in Trump’s case for the economy,” Yellen said, sparked an era of heightened sible reunion with ex-huskilling Dodd-Frank noting that bank commercial awareness of crimes against band, rapper Wiz Khalifa. children, the Manhattan DisThe pair, who share a and industrial lending has President Trump recently exceeded its 2008 peak. trict Attorney’s Office said. young son, were snapped vowed to “do a big number” The conviction brought to smooching over the weekRepublicans have argued on Dodd-Frank. Janet Yellen that Dodd-Frank has made a close what Manhattan Dis- end on the red carpet at a doesn’t believe that should pre-Grammy party.

U.S. banks less competitive trict Attorney Cyrus Vance “Wiz and I are family and happen.

Jr. called one of New York’s against their global peers. we will be family for the Point by point, the Federal “oldest and most painful rest of our lives for SebasReserve chief on Tuesday unsolved crimes.”

Crews race to debunked the core arguments Patz disappeared on May tian,” Rose wrote. “We’ve avoid disaster been through hell and back used by the White House 25, 1979, as he walked to a to push for rolling back the at California dam school bus stop. The search so a kiss on the lips for a photo and a night out of fun 2010 Wall Street reform law. for him included the placeAuthorities are scrambling ment of his photo on milk is not a big deal for either of Trump has bashed Doddto drain Lake Oroville by 50 cartons, the first time the us, we are in a great place Frank as a “disaster” that feet and repair damage to an method was used to help but we are very much still has choked off bank loans. emergency spillway before divorced and not together.”

The president even said locate missing children.

— From wire reports “many friends of mine who an imminent rainstorm — From wire reports

Your cracked phone screen is a turnoff, and other trends in dating

By Sara Ashley O’Brien CNN

Your weirdness and nervousness are endearing to potential matches.

But please turn off your phone on dates — and stop complaining on Facebook.

Those are just a few modern dating dos and don’ts, according to new surveys from several dating sites conducted ahead of Valentine’s Day. CNNTech culled the stats from Hinge, Match and OKCupid. Here are our favorite findings:

Must read Phone compatibility is a thing. iPhone users are 21 times more likely to judge their dates negatively if they carry Android phones instead of an iPhone. Android users are also judge-y — just a little less so at 15 times more likely to see iPhone devotees negatively. That’s according to the annual “Singles in America” report commissioned by Match and conducted by Research Now, which surveyed 5,500 singles

across the country.

But most women agree cracked phone screens are gross: 86 percent of female respondents say they’re negatively judging men for not fixing their phones (the report didn’t include this stat for men).

Wealth isn’t a concern when it comes to matters of the heart.

Career ambition is, however.

OKCupid and NerdWallet partnered on a study to look at the intersection of dating and money, and 52 percent of those surveyed said they’d be “very comfortable” with a

partner who brought in more money than they did. Men were more likely to indicate this than women. A mere 0.5 percent of respondents said they’d be “very uncomfortable.”

Moreover, more than 60 percent in this survey said a partner who is complacent with a minimum wage job is at least somewhat of a problem, which aligns with a finding from “Singles in America”: 38 percent of men say female entrepreneurs are sexy.

Dogs rule, cats drool.

According to Hinge, which

surveyed 2,000 of its users as part of a new book about dating success stories, “cat people” are 20 percent more likely to date a dog person than a “dog person” is to date a cat person. Woof.

Normal is boring.

Hinge’s survey also found 71 percent of people are up for “taboo” talk on a first date. So they’re probably OK with talking about everything sex to politics, religion and more.

This finding closely aligns with the percentage of people who think “weird” is better than “normal.”

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Charles Adams Charles Finis Adams, age 94 of Snellville, GA passed away on February 12, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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David Allen David E. Allen, age 68 of Carrollton, GA passed away on February 10, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LOGANVILLE

Alva Archer Alva Nell Archer, age 81, of Loganville, GA, passed away on February 12, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Terry Lee Baxter Terry Lee Baxter, age 59, of Commerce, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017.

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Mrs. Bridges was born July 27, 1932 in Loganville, GA. She was a 1949 graduate of Lawrenceville High School and was a retired secretary from the Foxboro Company. Before moving to Lawrenceville, Mrs. Bridges resided in Doraville, GA for thirtyfive years. After retiring, she worked for Target and Stein Mart in Snellville, GA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA, a member of the Open Bible Sunday School Class at First Baptist. Reba remained very close to her graduating classmates up until her illness, having lunch together every month. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Lamar Holley and Rev, Inman Houston officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, February 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. 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.

Marie Berry Marie K. Berry, age 93 of Vila Rica, GA passed away on February 10, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Robert Brooks Mr. Robert Joseph Brooks, 81, of Flowery Branch passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at North Forsyth Hospital.

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Reba Bridges Reba Brooks Bridges, age 84, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Bobby L Bridges, December 1, 2016; son, John Bennett “Ben” Bridges; parents, Autie and Flossie Brooks; and brother, Jerry W. Brooks. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Lyn Bridges Mills and husband, Mike Mills, Bethlehem, GA; son, William Michael “Bill” and Cathie Lord, Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Brad Mills, Bethlehem, GA, Jennifer and Will Peters, Tallahassee, FL, Jake and Ashley Lord, Tallahassee, FL; Tanner Charles Bridges, Dallas, GA; great grandchildren, Gabe and Megan Peters, Tallahassee, FL, Caleb Peters, Jacob Peters, Rebecca Peters, Liam Lord; great great-grandchildren, Blake Peters, Presley Peters, all of Tallahassee, FL; two

Janet Bruckner Janet R. Bruckner, age 88, of Snellville, GA, passed away on February 10, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Joseph Carter Deacon Joseph R. Carter, age 72, of Suwanee, GA passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Carol Sanders Carter, Suwanee, GA; daughters, Shani Carter, Suwanee, GA, Christi Carter and husband, Drake Morgan, Gainesville, FL, Lee Ellen Carter, Gainesville, FL; sister, Frannie and Dick McMahon, Salem OR; brothers, Percy and Orangie Carter, Nashville, TN, Harvey and Becky Carter, Nashville, TN, Mike and M

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Maggie Carter, Lakeland, FL; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Brilee Smith, Chelsea Crews, Caleb Coleman, and Sage Morgan; and great granddaughter , Clementine Crews. Deacon Joe Carter was born April 16, 1945 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a 1963 graduate of Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN and a 1984 graduate of Sunny California with a Master’s Degree. He was a retired veteran of the U. S. Air Force after twenty years of service. He was also a retired industrial engineer from Lucent Technologies after sixteen years of service. He was a member and Deacon of St. Monica Catholic Church in Duluth, GA. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church with Father Jack Durkin to serve as Celebrant, with a Rosary service on Thursday evening, February 16, 2017 at Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Monica Catholic Church in Duluth, GA in memory of Deacon Joe Carter.

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.

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Lawrence Davis Lawrence Davis, age 83, of Lawrenceville, GA, went home to be with Jesus on February 11, 2017.

He was born June 9, 1933, in Lawrenceville and was a life long resident of Gwinnett County.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Doby Davis, three sons, Jeff (Sherri) Davis of Jefferson, GA, Larry (Angie) Davis of Lawrenceville, Joseph (Jane) Davis of Snellville.

Eight grandchildren, Karen Sweeney, Jeremy (Rebecca) Davis, Brittany (Alex) Fournier, Chelsea, Josh, Allison, Brandon, and Cameron Davis.

He is also survived by eight great grandchildren, Riley, Chloe, Gabriel, Ethan, Cohen, Aria, Jace, and Maverick.

He is also survived by sister Wynell Leggett, Brother Lamar (Hazel) Davis, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

A 1950 graduate of Dacula High School, he served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was the owner and operator of Davis Decorating Center in Lawrenceville for many years.

He was a dedicated Christian who served in many roles within the church. He was ordained as a deacon in 1962 and served as an usher for 30 years at Hebron Baptist Church. In his latter years, he was a faithful member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by parents, William and Nora Davis, brothers, Weyman, Hubert, and Troy Davis, and great grandson Lincoln Fournier.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 15, 2pm-8pm and Thursday February 16, 12-2PM Funeral will be Thursday F b i

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Flowers will be accepted, but donations in the memory of Lawrence Davis can be made to the Building Fund at Cross Roads Baptist Church, 1391 Braselton Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.

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Henry Hoffmann Henry George “Skip” Hoffmann, age 82 of Braselton, GA passed away on February 10, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Frederick Hoyt Mary Doty Frederick C. Hoyt, Mary Porter Doty, age 95, age 66, of Lilburn, GA, of Winder, passed away passed away on February February 11, 2017.

10, 2017. Tom M. Wages DULUTH Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, SnellNelson Dudley ville Chapel 770-979-3200 Nelson Dudley, age 63 has been entrusted with of Duluth, GA passed the arrangements. away on February 10, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. (770)448-5757.

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Betty Simpson Betty Simpson, age 79, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away February 12, 2017. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770945-9999. Please sign the online guest book at www. crowellbrothers.com

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Cathy Gallashaw Cathy Ann (Miller) Gallashaw, age 62 of Monroe, GA passed away February 13, 2017. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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Beverly Gelb Beverly Gelb, age 87 of Buford, GA passed away on February 13, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Dorothy Hamrick Dorothy R. (Dot) Hamrick, age 84 of Duluth, died February 13, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday February 16, 2017 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. Interment Peachtree Memorial Park.

Ms. Hamrick was born in Duluth, GA and a member of Duluth First Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for over 20 years. She is survived by her son, Timothy Hamrick (Janice) of Sugar Hill; niece Debra Hamrick (Ed) of Duluth; grandchildren, TJ Hamrick (Merri Lee) of Buford and Sabrina Heard (David) of Duluth; great grandchildren, Lydia, Hudson and Violet Hamrick, Cole and Brianna Heard; special children to her, Katie and Mitchell Potts and several nieces and nephews. Online condolence may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com.

The family will receive friends Wednesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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Matthew Hendricks Matthew Jack Hendricks, age 25 of Atlanta, GA passed away on February 7, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Jason Duane Johnson, age 33, of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Winder passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

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June Kohnke Mr. June Johnston Kohnke, age 95 of Suwanee, GA passed away on February 11, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Glenn Roberts Glenn Roberts, age 70 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away February 8, 2017.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411 www.wagesfuneralhome. com .

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Lula Roebuck Lula A. Roebuck age 89 of Loganville formerly of Buford, GA, the Duncan Creek Community, and Norcross, GA, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. She was a member of Duluth Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William H. “Bill” Roebuck, sister, Lois B. Crowe, and sonin-law, Ronnie Cofer. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Wayne & Brenda Roebuck; daughter, Linda R. Cofer; brother, Leajar Brooks; sister, Lucille B. Clark; grandchildren, Robert Wayne Roebuck, Jr.; Amy Elizabeth Roebuck, Royce Randall “Randy” Cofer; great grandchildren, Randall “Reid” Cofer, and Reannah Rae” Cofer.

A funeral service will be held Friday, February 17, 2017, 11:00 AM, in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. The burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at

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Dennis Taylor Dennis M. Taylor, age 83, of Mansfield, GA passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Juanita Wofford Mrs. Juanita Queen Wofford, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Margie Queen; sister, Debra Diane Gilham. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Ray Wofford, Buford, GA; sisters and brothersin-law, Margie Frances and William Morgan, Douglasville, GA, Annette Gail and Kelly McGraw, Hiram, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Leonard Harry and Susan Queen, Sparta, GA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mrs. Wofford was born May 22, 1938 in Austell, GA. She was a 1956 graduate of South Cobb High School and was a retired secretary for the Pepsi Cola Company.

She was a member of North Metro First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Frank Cox officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: North Metro First Baptist Church, 1026 Old Peachtree Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 or 770 995-9055 in memory of Juanita Wofford.

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.

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The wall debate continues “You must always leave the wall” — “The Fantasticks” While the debate continues about when, how quickly and who will pay for a “wall” across America’s Southern border, at least one country known for its liberal politics is offering a lesson.

The “City of Light,” Paris, France, has decided to spend 20 million euros ($22 million USD) to build a wall around the Eiffel Tower. Why? To limit the risk of terrorism.

Bloomberg.com reports that a city official, Jean-Francois Martins, said the idea is to have a “permanent and aesthetic barrier” around the city’s most famous landmark.

“Sadly,” he said, “the risk of terrorism hasn’t gone away.”

When President Trump offers a similar Cal rationale for Thomas building a wall between the United States and Mexico he is denounced by the left as a racist.

Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute, a public policy think tank, has made a useful contribution to the debate about walls.

In an essay available on AEI.org, Rubin notes that unlike the Berlin Wall and other barriers to freedom that have been erected by totalitarian states, most walls and other deterrents, such as fences and mine fields have been installed to keep enemies and other undesirables out and contribute to national security.

Israel’s “wall,” along the West Bank, which is more a security fence, was built in the aftermath of a terror campaign against the Jewish state. Since then the number of terrorist attacks have dropped by 90 percent.

About the barrier between Algeria and Morocco, Rubin writes: “Morocco fought a bloody insurgency and terrorist campaign sponsored by Algeria’s and Cuba’s Cold War proxy, the Polisario Front.

The Polisario became ineffective, however, after Morocco built its famous fences, mine fields and ditches.”

The United Nations, of all entities, built a wall dividing Cyprus between its “northern Turkish portion and the remaining Greek section after Turkey invaded and occupied parts of the island nation in 1974.” Rubin adds that to “cite international law as opposed to walls is, therefore, nonsense since the United Nations created the precedent.”

India and Pakistan have been hostile neighbors for decades, fighting wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999. About this, Rubin writes: “Because Pakistani terror groups regularly try to infiltrate and wreak havoc in India, India constructed a border fence and wall system to keep Pakistanis out.”

Following skirmishes throughout the 1990s between Turkey and Syria, the Turkish government reinforced the border with “fences, mine fields, and no man’s land, and it worked,” writes Rubin. “The next fifteen years was largely quiet. It was only when Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan removed many of the defenses and turned a blind eye to border security that the terrorism problem in Syria — and its subsequent blowback inside Turkey itself — grew so great.”

Rubin writes of other walls, including one between Saudi Arabia and Yemen and those built by Greece, Hungary and Spain. True, some walls throughout history have been less effective, but these latest ones are working. They are modern examples employing modern technology and better models than ancient ones from which we can learn and emulate.

Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

Time for a little bit of good news I don’t know about you, but I could use some good news. Fortunately, we’ve had some nice stories to share over the past week or so — the type that can almost (heavy emphasis on the “almost”) make you forget bad memories, like your local NFL team blowing a 25-point lead in the Super Bowl.

One of those “good” stories occurred at Buford Academy, where a pair of fifth-grade students helped save a friend from choking.

Hayden Gower and Xander Benitez were lauded for their poise and decision-making as they reacted quickly when Bryce Greeson began choking while dining in the school’s cafeteria.

One of the boys called for help while the other performed the Heimlich maneuver, bringing praise from Gwinnett Fire Battalion Chief Robert Ogburn

school level. At the Wesleyan School, athletic director Marc Khedouri challenged students to “do something beautiful for God.” Khedouri raised $60,000 through donations and fundraising that was used to give each student, teacher and staff Todd Cline member $100 to make a difEditor ference in their community.

“I want you to find somewho called their actions one who needs help, and “noteworthy” and “most I want you to help them,” commendable.” The acKhouri said. “… My hope is tions of the two boys were that you don’t just give away recognized by the Gwinnett my money, (but) that you’ll County Fire Department, give away some of your own which visited the school (as well).” and presented the boys with This will be a neat expericertificates. ence for those students, and The capper? The entire a great lesson for all of us. fifth-grade class got to go If you needed another outside and watch a ladderstory to show the goodness climbing demonstration on of people in the community, an fire engine parked in the the Night to Shine prom school’s lot. Talk about a day is a good one. The event to remember. people with special needs Another notable story hap- is sponsored by the Tim pened last week at the high Tebow Foundation, and this

year was hosted at Gwinnett Church in Sugar Hill.

More than 500 special needs guests attended, and countless volunteers — both students and adults — pitched in to make it a memorable night.

There was dancing and socializing, and each guest had a “buddy” — an unofficial date for the prom. “It’s a big celebration of love and inclusion,” said Lucy Miller, who helped organize the event.

In this job, you don’t have to look hard to find “bad” news, and I know many folks feel like that in their every day lives. But these stories are just a few examples of the good things that are happening in our own backyard — and a reminder to look for the good in your life and in your community.

Email Todd Cline at todd. cline@gwinnettdailypost. com. His column appears on Wednesdays.

The time has come to relax, Mr. President Donald Trump is driving everyone in Washington nuts with his mad presidential style.

Republicans in Congress are getting jumpy.

The powerless Democrats are so desperate they actually think Senator Elizabeth Warren is the future of their party.

The mainstream liberal media are overacting to Trump’s dumb daily morning tweets like they are official edicts coming from the ghost of Joe Stalin.

The media are so hysterical they see Trump’s comments about “so-called” judges or his complaints about a biased judiciary as signs that he is a despotic imperial president intent on blowing up the federal government’s balance of powers.

Meanwhile, Time magazine has Trump’s evil rightwing guru Steven Bannon on the cover looking like Darth Vader.

And David Frum’s cover story in the Atlantic about President Trump — 20 minutes into his presidency — is headlined “How to Build an Autocracy.”

Let’s all relax.

Let’s all take a deep breath.

Let’s all get a grip.

Rome wasn’t made in a day and America is not go-

Michael Reagan ing to be saved or destroyed

by President Trump in a month.

The most important relaxing needs to start at the top with President Trump.

He’s been acting like he has four days left in office, not four years.

He’s been issuing executive orders and making ten announcements a day about trade, terrorism, immigration, oil pipelines, the border wall, relations with Russian, Israel, Mexico and who knows what.

For your own good, Mr. Trump, you have to slow down the pace of making America great again to a gentle sprint.

I don’t agree with everything you are doing, Mr. President, but you need some friendly advice.

First, you need to stop trying to do so many things so quickly.

You need to give the public and everyone else time to absorb and understand what you are doing, so you’ll have

more people on your side.

You wouldn’t be having a problem with the so-called Muslim ban if you not done the rollout so quickly.

Second, you need to know that Washington is like a $4 trillion aircraft carrier.

It can’t be stopped, turned around or sunk quickly or easily — and maybe not at all.

Third, you knew from the start that the mainstream media were not going to be on your team.

Now, one of your most important jobs is to not give the media any free ammo to fire back at you or your administration.

So, President Trump, that means stop talking about illegal voters.

Stop picking fights with federal judges — especially three hours after you file an appeal with them.

Stop talking about whether the murder rate is up or down unless you actually know what you’re talking about.

And if you are going to refer to certain networks as purveyors of “fake news,” even when they are exactly that, don’t be surprised if they fact-check everything you say and start referring to you as “The fake president.”

The danger in the long run is that you’re spending all your political capital in the

first month.

Your base is secure — and happy with whatever you say or do. But you’re trying to do stuff so fast you’re missing the most important thing — communicating with the rest of the country about what your doing and why.

So choose your words and tweets wisely, Mr. President.

Cool it and start acting like the president of the United States. You were elected by all 50 states and their people.

I know it’s not your style, and I know you got to be president in part because you shoot your mouth off so well.

But you need to take some advice from my mother, Jane Wyman, who told me many a time, “If you have nothing good to say, keep your mouth shut.”

Meanwhile, Mr. President, you’ve been working too hard. It’s time you took a mini-vacation or at least took a weekend off.

Maybe you could call up Mr. Obama and join him for a round of golf or have him show you how to kite surf.

I can guarantee no one working in Washington’s swamped news media would complain that you were dodging your duties.

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Group pushing Woodall for in-person ACA town hall

By Curt Yeomans

to get meetings with the congressman’s staff, they’re still pursuing their goal of a large group meeting with A nonpartisan group with Woodall. questions for U.S. Rep. Rob “These are life-and-death Woodall about the Affordquestions for people and we able Care Act is circulating want to be able to ask them petitions online to call on face to face with our conthe congressman to hold an gressman,” Denham said. in-person town hall meeting “We believe he is hiding.” so they can get answers.

Denham said the online The Indivisible Georgia 7 petition has been signed by group, which touts its mem- more than 200 people in bers as consisting of both about a week. At the same Republicans and Democrats, time, he said Indivisible has been seeking meetings Georgia 7’s membership has with Woodall about Reballooned from about 200 publican plans to dismantle people when the group’s the law, known commonly leaders met with Woodall’s as Obamacare, for nearly a Chief of Staff Derick Cormonth. bett nearly a month ago to The group’s leader, 539 people on Friday.

Peachtree Corners resident While the group is Ron Denham, said members currently focused on the have a list of about two doz- Affordable Care Act, it en questions, such as what counts other issues, such would be covered under a as the environment, ethics Republican health care plan. and equal rights, among its While he said small groups concerns. of members have been able Republican plans to re-

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peal former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law has proved Rob Woodall to be a politically charged topic. There were news reports over the weekend that tense verbal arguments about the issue broke out during and after a Florida congressman’s town hall meeting where an estimated 250 people were reportedly in attendance.

The criticism the group has of Woodall may be most evident in a “Missing” poster it made featuring a photo of the congressman. The poster alleges he “refuses to schedule an inperson Town Hall, allowing constituents to stand up and ask him questions about his votes” and states he “may be hiding in Washington D.C.

or Lawrenceville, Ga.” The poster has been attached to the petition on Google Docs and posted with a link to the petition on Indivisible Georgia 7’s Facebook page.

“He’s becoming out of touch with his district and turning into a D.C. insider,” Denham said.

But Woodall’s spokesman, Martin Wattenbarger, said meeting with constituents is important to Woodall, saying that activities in Washington D.C. have affected the congressman’s ability to come back to his district and meet with constituents.

Wattenbarger also said Woodall does a better job at holding town hall discussions than most members of Congress.

“The legislative calendar is more robust this year in D.C. than it has been since Rep. Woodall was elected, which changes his avail-

ability here at home,” Wattenbarger said. “That said, being accessible continues to be his top priority.

“In fact, as noted by Legistorm, Rob has had more town halls than any other U.S. House member from Georgia since 2013, and he’s had more town halls than 94 percent of all members in the entire House during that same time period.”

Wattenbarger said that Woodall’s staff is working on lining up one-on-one visits and guest speaking engagements at civic groups in the district. The spokesman said the congressman is planning to hold a telephone town hall meeting at 6:35 p.m. today.

Anyone interested in participating in the telephone town hall is invited to call 877-229-8493 and use pass code 17849 to join the conversation, according to Wattenbarger.

While Denham plans

to participate in the call-in discussion, he said he felt a telephone town hall is not enough. It’s a sentiment several commenters on Woodall’s Facebook page after his office posted details about the telephone town hall discussion last Thursday.

Several of the commenters, including Denham, responded to the post with calls for an in-person town hall meeting. They said they wanted to see him in person to ask their questions, with some complaining that there wouldn’t be enough time in a 30 minute telephone town hall discussion to address all of the questions they had.

“We have 25 questions that we want to ask him and he needs to make sure he gets a large space and block out three, maybe four hours so we can thoroughly go over ever concern we have,” Denham said. “This is serious stuff.”

Lilburn approves franchise Poultry truck wreck causes agreement for Google Fiber delay on I-85 near Buford

By Randy Louis Cox

owners to obtain a certificate of occupancy and state approval to be granted an LILBURN — The Lilburn alcohol license. A tempoCity Council agreed Monday rary restraining order was to establish a 5 percent fran- issued because of certain chise agreement for Google deed restrictions, and this Fiber. This fee is the standard has prevented Branded from for all cable/video providers. continuing work. Because of “We don’t know when these extraordinary circumthey will begin installastances, the extension was tion, but now they have the granted by the mayor and go-ahead,” said Mayor Pro council.

Tem Tim Dunn, presiding “This has nothing to do at the meeting due to Mayor with their being qualified,” Johnny Crist’s illness. Crist Dunn said. “It’s a construcwas in attendance. tion issue.”

Google’s future projects • Approved a corrected may have an effect on the amendment for an intercity’s rights of way, accord- governmental agreement ing to the City Council. with the city and the Lilburn In other business, the Downtown Development council: Authority, stating the city • Granted an extension to doesn’t make payments the Branded Barrel package under the contract unless the store, now under construcDDA doesn’t have sufficient tion on Pleasant Hill Road, funds to make them. This until June 30 to allow the housekeeping matter was Staff Correspondent

requested by the city auditor since the DDA makes timely payments on its debt, according to City Manager Bill Johnsa.

• Received a virtual banner from the Lilburn Woman’s Club on behalf of the Dynamite Lilburnites, runners who were recognized at the kickoff to the Gwinnett Relay Rally for being one of the top 10 relay groups who raised the most money for the event. It also was announced that the Lilburn Relay Rally will be held on April 21.

• Dunn read the mayor’s proclamation honoring Arbor Day on Feb. 17. The city will host a tree planting and maintenance lunch and learn event on March 4.

This year, Lilburn has been named a Tree City, USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

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A truck carrying empty poultry crates crashed on Interstate 85 northbound in Buford early Tuesday morning.

The wreck closed one lane of the interstate.

Emergency crews found the flatbed tractortrailer off the road and into the woodline just north of Hamilton Mill Road, Firefighter Capt.

Tommy Rutledge said.

“The truck was partially on its side, and both saddle fuel tanks were torn from the side of the vehicle,” Rutledge said.

Firefighters had to help the driver out of the cab of the truck, but he was conscious. He was taken

A poultry truck fell off the road on Interstate 85 northbound in Buford on Tuesday morning.

to Gwinnett Medical Center to be treated for injuries that were not lifethreatening.

A wrecker removed the

truck from the woodline later in the morning, and the scene was turned over to Gwinnett County Police and Georgia DOT.

Man convicted of assaulting Man accused of having sex father in front of daughters with dog arrested Monday From Staff Reports

confronted

by Keith A man was convicted Joshua Friday of beating up a Mejia, father in front of his two also young daughters. known as “On Aug. 16, 2016, “Psycho.” shortly after 7:30 p.m., a MeJoshua 7-year-old little girl fran- Keith jia was Mejia tically called Gwinnett reportedly County 911 to report that upset because the victim somebody was fighting had helped the police a with her dad,” according few days earlier by allowto a trial synopsis from ing them to search for a the District Attorney’s gun believed to have been office. involved in a shooting.

The father of that Mejia jumped the 7-year-old girl went to the victim in front of his two Audubon Creek Apartdaughters. ments in Norcross to visit “Testimony further her and her 6-year-old revealed that the only way sister at their mother’s the victim was able to get apartment. There, he was (Mejia) off of him was

•From Page 1A brood Chrissy and Dustin Marsik brought with them free reign of his courtroom to snap pictures and videos from every possible angle.

“We brought a lot of people,” Chrissy said.

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to bite him in the face,” according to the trial synopsis.

After he was bitten in the face, Mejia ran to his mother’s apartment and hid under the bed until officers arrested him.

But Mejia wasn’t quite done. As officers took him to a patrol car after his arrest, witnesses heard him yell to the victim that he was going to kill him.

A jury Friday found Mejia guilty of one count of battery and two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree. He was acquitted of one count of making terroristic threats.

Mejia was set to be sentenced on Tuesday.

By Cailin O’Brien

day when a homeowner called A Lawrenceville man police. accused of performing He said sexual acts with his emhis ployers’ family dog will nephew Cruz face his first appearance had been Barrera-Lugo in court early next month. playing Cruz Barrera-Lugo, 61, in the yard when he saw was booked into Gwintheir landscaper, Barreranett County jail Monday Lugo, engaging in the at 4:47 p.m. on charges of “lewd sexual act,” said bestiality and cruelty to Cpl. Deon Washington. children, according to jail When he realized he’d records. been seen, Barrera-Lugo Gwinnett County police reportedly fled in a small, spelled his name “Barblack two-door pickup reralugo” in their original truck. press release.

Washington said reOfficers began looking sponding officers watched for Barrera-Lugo Satursurveillance video from

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the home that caught the incident on tape.

It’s unclear whether this was the first time BarreraLugo committed such an act on the family’s dog.

He’d been tending to their lawn every two weeks for almost a year.

“This is an especially disturbing case for many reasons,” Washington said.

Barrera-Lugo is being held in the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond. Both bestiality and cruelty to children are considered felonies.

Barrera-Lugo is due in court for his first appearance March 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Weddings Nieces and aunts clamored to take pictures of the couple as they exchanged rings. Chrissy’s son, Ethan Marksik, 11, stood beside the couple and jumped up and down, clapping his hands as Dustin recited marriage vows to his mother.

residents have stood up and demanded Hunter’s resigna“You were not invited tion (and) you are not welcome,” He has so far resisted Penny Poole told Hunter those calls. during the meeting. “The “It hurts that we’re in a only thing we will take is situation now where some your resignation and, now, people feel they’ve been the resignation of President — I don’t know what the Tillman.” word is — slighted maybe,” The meeting is an Hunter said. example of how much As the frustrations controversy has swirled built during the meeting, around Hunter because of Hunter’s spokesman, Seth his comments amid heated Weathers, escorted the comdiscussions on his place on missioner out of the room the Board of Commissionas reporters and meeting ers. At commission meeting attendees tried to pursue after commission meeting, them.

No matter what the couple wanted in their ceremony, the judges accommodated. It was all about those couples, who, for at least 10 minutes, cared about nobody else.

“And forsaking all others,” Blum said during one set of vows. “And forgetting

everybody else. That’s what that means.”

Joe Gawal liked that idea so much that he borrowed it for his vows in the same courtroom a few minutes later.

“Forget about everybody else,” he said as he looked

into Jennifer Croft’s smiling face during their vows.

Croft and Gawal have been together for about 11 years. They’ve been married to each other once before.

Like Phyllis and Donald, they brought no friends or family with them. Despite

the 100 couples who would wed before and after them Tuesday, this ceremony was just for them.

“It’s something unique for us,” Gawal said. “The wedding is for us and Valentine’s Day is a special day. So we decided to do it just for us.”

opportunities as best possible,” she said.

Lilburn resident Annette Davis Jackson said Hunter’s comments were “not good,” but she felt attendees disrespected him.

“I’m surprised he could even speak because if I would have been him and I would changed shoes, I would have been nervous up there just from being attacked,” she said.

But Norcross resident Theresia Ellison said the people are frustrated after weeks of calling on Hunter to resign and calling on his

colleagues to do something about him.

“People are getting upset because, while they’re asking questions, the board is sitting there and nobody is saying anything, so it’s as though the entire board has condoned the statement that Tommy Hunter made about Congressman Lewis, as well as other racially motivated statements,” she said.

“So it appears to black folks for him to come here tonight to meet with the NAACP as if they are putting a Band-Aid on the situation.”

Hunter Frustrated attendees said they were upset about how the decision to host Hunter was made, and because he was first asked general pre-submitted questions by a chapter official. The questions did not address his Facebook comments, and the commissioner left before attendees could ask their own questions.

“This was supposed to be an open forum for the public to come and ask questions of the commissioner,” Lawrenceville resident Cheryle Moses said. “Instead we have the president

and vice president of the NAACP-Gwinnett putting together a PowerPoint presentation solo on their own and not getting input from NAACP members nor the community, and to me that doesn’t make sense.”

Tillman said she opened with pre-submitted questions because they were “sent in by the community.”

After Hunter walked out, Tillman told reporters that attendees didn’t take advantage of the chance to hear from the commissioner.

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The 9/11 survivor was one of a handful of people to show up Monday to applaud the statue Keval Parag Amin had planned as his Eagle Scout project and built with the help of a few volunteers.

“It took a while,” Amin said. “It took, I’d say, about nine months.”

But he said the months of work were worth it.

The finished product consists of steel twisted into an abstract shape and attached to a pole that is embedded in a concrete base decorated with a small mural of the American flag and a bald eagle.

It is ornate to look at, but the statue also carries a special significance. It’s made up of aluminum and steel from the World Trade Center. Amin said he got the steel by writing a letter to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey together with his sponsor, Snellville City Manager Butch Sanders.

“The port authority told us we were lucky,” Amin said. “We were getting the last pallet of metal from the World Trade Center.”

Snellville Mayor Tom Witts said that unique touch was another reason he was excited to add Amin’s statue to the city’s town center, right off from a plaza the city once dedicated to the first responders of 9/11.

“This is going to be another point of interest on our campus,” he said.

“We’re really proud of the young man who did it.

It’s quite an accomplishment for one Eagle Scout to finish. I’m impressed with it.”

Amin’s troop leader, Lucas Harsh, also said he was impressed with the scout’s project. Specifically, he was impressed with the way Amin managed to connect with the community through the statue.

“It’s a good way for one of our scouts to

provide a service where the community can see it,” Harsh said. “It’s very visible.”

But it wasn’t just the statue’s execution that had impressed residents gathered in front of city hall Monday. They wondered how Amin had thought up the project in the first place, since he was barely a year old when the twin towers in New York fell.

Amin’s father, Parag Amin, said his son had his sights on a 9/11-based scout project since he was barely a Cub Scout. Amin said he first got the idea when an older boy in his first troop completed a similar project for their city in Florida.

But Parag Amin said he liked to think his son’s interest in remembering 9/11 had something to do with actions he took with his then-infant son on Sept. 11, 2001. He said Amin had been napping when the towers began to fall.

“I grabbed him and put him on my lap so one day I could tell him, ‘Hey look, this is where you were when it happened,’” Parag Amin said. “He was sitting on my lap and we saw the second plane hit.”

The 9/11 survivor who lingered on to stare at the statue and share her story after the gathering dispersed was in that building when the second plane hit — the one that baby Amin had watched with uncomprehending eyes.

Now, she said she’s thankful for the priceless statue the 15-year-old has erected remembering the event that changed her life.

“It just is an acknowledgement not just that something happened a long time ago, you know, in New York City,” she said, standing in front of the statue. “But that somebody here, in small town America, also cares.”

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Eagle Scout Keval Parag Amin of Troop 506 poses near the statue dedicated to victims of 9/11 that he presented to the city of Snellville. (Staff Photo: Cailin O’Brien)

Johnson said the Norcross Downtown Developsome information about ment Authority is workwhether we could put it ing with a developer on out as a referendum to the potential projects around Lillian Webb Park, includcitizens,” Johnson said. ing a hotel, apartments, “We know we can do it condos and retail. ourselves if we vote on it Other projects the city and take it to the Legis looking at include: islature. There’s only a • Development of a couple of cities — maybe trail system, partially 3 percent of the cities in in partnership with the Georgia — that have twocounty, that would take an year terms.” estimated 15 to 20 years The City Council could vote on asking the General Norcross residents and staff listen as Mayor Bucky to complete • A possible historic Assembly as soon as next Johnson delivers his State of the City Address at Baldwin Elementary School on Monday night. (Staff Photo: designation for downmonth, according to the town; mayor. The Georgia Gen- Curt Yeomans) • Pedestrian improveeral Assembly would have ments on Mitchell Road to give its blessing for the despite the posted signs he was hopeful an agreebetween Buford Highway switch since it involves a saying trucks are not sup- ment with the county on and Brook Hollow Parkchange to the city charter. posed to cross the tracks construction of the new way; When the council votes or be downtown. Johnson library would be reached • A Beaver Ruin Creek to send its request to the said the city will beef up in the next few weeks. greenway; and Legislature depends on awareness of that restricOne issue to the be • A cataloging of places how soon it gets answers tion. dealt with in the agreein the city where movies to its questions about a “We’re putting some ment is transferring the and TV shows have been referendum. Johnson said flashing signs and other current library’s building filmed, possibly for use in the council’s goal is to get signage up to keep (out) over to the city once the future tourism efforts. a bill to make the charter the trucks, which aren’t new facility is finished. change introduced dureven supposed to be in ing the current legislative the city, except in certain session. parts,” he said.

The General Assembly Johnson told attendees is about four days away that the City Council has from the halfway point of already designated three its 40-day session. parks projects that they “That’s why we’re dowant to take on this year. ing it now,” Johnson said.

A major project will “If we do vote it in coun- take place at Pinnacle cil, then it would go to the Park, where a shelter with Legislature this session.” restrooms, trails and a In addition to the playground area will be change in term lengths, built while still retaining a another big change the passive park feel. city is planning would lift Meanwhile, Rossie part of Holcomb Bridge Brundage Park would see FURNITURE Road — the eastbound a renovation of its playAPPLIANCES approach to the railroad ground area, including the crossing in downtown addition of more AmeriBUILDING SUPPLIES Norcross — “four or five cans With Disabilities HOME DECOR feet.” The city has been Act-compatible pieces of looking at making imequipment similar to those TUESDAY-SATURDAY provements to the crossfound at Thrasher Park.

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“Hopefully, if a truck does go down there, they won’t get stuck,” said Johnson said. “Also, there’s a pedestrian issue to it and a sight line (issue) and so this is going to fix all of those things.”

After his address, Johnson pointed out trucks aren’t supposed to be driving through the city unless they have business to do there. There are times, however, when truck drivers don’t follow those rules, including one case in November when a truck carrying furniture got stuck on the tracks at the Holcomb Bridge crossing and was hit by a train.

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Norcross senior Baron Radcliff is signed to play baseball for Georgia Tech next season. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Choosing baseball over football, senior takes his game to new level

By David Friedlander For a long time, Baron Radcliff thought football would be the primary sport of his athletic life.

In fact, finding better competition to play against on the gridiron, and thus giving him a chance to develop and perhaps play at the next level, was among the reasons his family moved from South Carolina to Norcross prior to

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his freshman year in high school.

Yet, baseball has always had a special place in his heart — and in the consciousness of college and pro scouts.

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“I wanted to go to college to play football and hopefully get to a school that would let me play both,” the 6-foot-4, 212-pound Norcross senior said. “Then I got to the point where I was outcompeting kids at camps for football, but not getting the bigger (scholarship) offers I was looking for. Then I found that some colleges

were scared to lose me to baseball.

“On the baseball side, they were scared to lose me to football. So once I declared that I was baseball only (college recruitment and pro scouting) really took off. I committed to Georgia Tech. The MLB Draft stuff came in.”

Indeed, even as he’s become one of Gwinnett

County’s top high school quarterbacks in football, Radcliff’s baseball career has really taken off.

As his senior season approaches, the Blue Devils’ Super Six outfielder knows his future lies on the diamond.

Sure, Radcliff saw his production skyrocket on the football field this past fall as he threw for 2,524

yards and 25 touchdowns in leading Norcross to a Region 7-AAAAAAA championship and a berth in the second round of the Class AAAAAAAA state playoffs.

But as much faith as he earned with his teammates on the football field with his rapid improvement,

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Herron leaving Grayson Falcons hire Simpson for job in South Carolina away from Georgia State Coach won title in only season guiding Rams

By Will Hammock

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For the second straight offseason Grayson High School is in search of a new head football coach.

Jeff Herron informed the school and his players Tuesday that he has accepted the head coaching job at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, S.C. Herron was hired last spring to replace Mickey Conn, who had been the program’s only coach to that point, when he left to take a job with Clemson.

Grayson went 14-1 this

news. “The remarkable story of going from a high school coach to coach in the NFL. Then, to go from Jess Simpson’s amazing a high school coach to the few months in coaching Super Bowl runner-up. took its most unlikely turn Then to Monday. go from Sources confirmed that a high the Atlanta Falcons have school hired the former Buford coach to a head football coach as a franchise defensive line assistant only 15 coach, a job that will minutes Jess have him working with away Simpson new defensive line coach from Bryant Young. Simpson where you live, so you resigned as Buford’s coach don’t have to move. What in December to become are the odds of that?”

Georgia State’s defensive Simpson just finished a line coach. hectic period of recruiting Less than two months with Georgia State, wraplater, he is an NFL coach. ping up a National Signing “I’m just so excited Day on Feb. 1. Now, he for him,” Buford athletic joins a revamped Falcons director Dexter Wood said defensive unit with new after he found out the coordinator Marquand will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Grayson Head Coach Jeff Herron makes calls during the second half of the Class AAAAAAA state championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

season as it won the Class AAAAAAA state championship. Herron has been a head coach in Georgia since 1989, winning five state championships and amassing a 287-52 record with stops at Walton,

Cedar Shoals, Wheeler, Oconee County, Camden County and Prince Avenue Christian in addition to Grayson.

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Manuel, who replaces the outgoing Richard Smith.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has a relationship with Simpson dating back to Quinn’s days as a coach at Florida under Will Muschamp. Two of Simpson’s former Buford players, Omar Hunter and T.J. Pridemore, played at Florida during that time.

Simpson coached the Wolves to 10 of their 11 all-time state championships, the last seven as head coach. He also won three state titles as the high school’s defensive coordinator under Wood.

Buford has played in the state championship game for an astonishing 10 consecutive seasons, winning four straight titles

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Today

BASEBALL

• Norcross at Cambridge 5:30 p.m. — Buford at North Hall 5:30 p.m. — Discovery at Berkmar 5:30 p.m. — Providence at South 5:30 p.m. — Wesleyan at Lovett 6 p.m. — Centennial at Duluth 6 p.m. — Central at Dacula 6 p.m. — Chamblee at Shiloh 6 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Alpharetta

LACROSSE

5:15 p.m. — Dacula girls at North 5:30 p.m. — Duluth girls at Mill Creek 5:30 p.m. — North Springs boys at Norcross 5:30 p.m. — St. Pius boys at Collins Hill 7 p.m. — Buford boys at Northview 7 p.m. — Norcross girls at Mountain View 7 p.m. — St. Pius girls at North

TENNIS

• Archer boys at Apalachee • Central at Dacula 3:30 p.m. — Norcross girls at Providence 3:30 p.m. — North at Buford 3:30 p.m. — Providence boys at Norcross 4 p.m. — Chattahoochee, Mill Creek at Hamilton Mill 4 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge, South Forsyth at Fowler Park

TRACK & FIELD

3:30 p.m. — Central at Discovery 4 p.m. — Wesleyan Invitational Thursday

BASEBALL

5:30 p.m. — North at Wesleyan 6 p.m. — Lassiter at Mill Creek

LACROSSE

5 p.m. — Kennesaw Mountain girls at Wesleyan 5:30 p.m. — Lanier girls at Buford 5:30 p.m. — North Cobb boys at Duluth 5:30 p.m. — Whitefield Academy boys at Mountain View 6:30 p.m. — Brookwood girls at Archer 7:15 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge girls at Johns Creek 7:30 p.m. — Wesleyan boys at West Forsyth 8 p.m. — Mill Creek boys at South Forsyth

SOCCER

5 p.m. — Lumpkin Co. at Wesleyan 5:30 p.m. — Archer at Meadowcreek 6 p.m. — Parkview girls at Walton

TENNIS

• Central at Mountain View • Dacula at Apalachee • Johns Creek and North at Rivermoore • Meadowcreek and North Hall 3 p.m. — Duluth and Lanier at Suwanee Station 3:30 p.m. — Discovery and Archer at Rhodes Jordan 3:30 p.m. — Providence at Buford 4 p.m. — Collins Hill and West Hall at Alberta Banks Park 4 p.m. — Mill Creek at Westminster 4 p.m. — Pace girls at Wesleyan 4 p.m. — Wesleyan boys at Pace

TRACK & FIELD

4 p.m. — Apalachee, Gainesville at Dacula 4 p.m. — Parkview FAT I

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Ongoing through May 31: Multi-County Football Officials Association has openings to officiate high school football games.

Training is provided and no experience is necessary.

For information, go to www.

MCFOAfootball.org or text to 404-376-5957.

Ongoing through June 1: The Georgia Force high school home-school football program is looking for players for its varsity, junior varsity and middle

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school teams. The program is based out of Sugar Hill with home games and practices at Gary Pirkle Park. It is designed for student-athletes who are home-schooled or attend private, Christian or charter schools without a football program. Winter conditioning has started for the Force, and spring practice will begin in late April. For more information or to register, email karynreasoner@gmail.com or go to www.forcehsfootball.com.

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Cup Series rookies raring to go

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

Erik Jones, Daniel Suarez and Ty Dillon all will be rookies this year in the Monster Energy Cup Series. But all three have much bigger goals — a championship.

Not only do all three have connections to three of the sport’s elite organizations, all three bring a championship-level attitude and ability.

“It’s a great rookie class, and the thing is all three of us are similar in a lot of ways and the way we approach racing,” Dillon said. “We all have an understanding of each other on the racetrack. We go hard every lap and I think it’s going to be an exciting rookie race.”

While the rookie race doesn’t always guarantee stardom at the premier level, it can be a barometer of things to come.

Ten former rookie of the year winners, including the three winningest drivers in the sport’s history — Richard Petty, David Pearson and Jeff Gordon — went on to eventually win Cup championships.

The list of drivers who didn’t win the award includes: Dale Jarrett, Terry Labonte, Darrell Waltrip, Benny Parsons, Cale Yarborough, Bill Elliott, Wendell Scott and Mark Martin. But all of those drivers now are in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Former series champions Jimmie Johnson, Bobby

Daniel Suarez (19) celebrates after winning the Xfinity Series’ Menards 250 last season at Michigan International Speedway. (Photo: Aaron Doster-USA Today Sports)

Labonte and Kurt Busch also failed to win rookie honors.

For the most part, the recent rookie winners quickly have evolved into championship contenders.

A year ago, Chase Elliott did something his father couldn’t — win top rookie honors. Before he turned 22, he had 10 topfive finishes last year and qualified for the Chase of the Championship. And while those numbers would suggest a fast track to future titles, the most lasting memories came from the successes and failures of the learning process.

“Good news is I don’t have to go to any more rookie meetings, which is nice,” Elliott said. “Beyond that, it really — I think you learn things as you go, but I can’t see the back bumper, so I don’t know what’s there or not. I think you just kind of learn from

experiences and things you encounter along the way, not so much whether it’s your first year or first race or whatever it is. I think it’s more of an experiencebased kind of feel, whether you have that comfort moving forward.”

Kyle Larson (2014), Joey Logano (2009), Denny Hamlin (2006), Kyle Busch (2005), Jamie McMurray (2003), Kevin Harvick (2001), Matt Kenseth (2000) and Tony Stewart (1999) all are former rookie champions who were part of last year’s Chase for the Championship.

Now it’s time for Dillon, Suarez and Jones to create their own legacy in the sport.

Dillon will race at Germain Racing in a car formerly driven by Casey Mears that hasn’t won in 280 starts dating back to 2009. But the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Fame car

owner Richard Childress certainly will be privy to the resources at RCR. Jones, the 2015 truck champion, will drive for Furniture Row Racing.

That team expanded to a second car after Martin Truex Jr. won four races last year and qualified for the Chase for the Championship. More important, Jones will have the benefit of Furniture Row’s alliance with Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing.

“I think last year, really all throughout my career, I’ve been a little bit of an all-or-nothing, checkers-orwreckers kind of driver,” Jones said.

And Suarez, who won last year’s Xfinity Series championship and surprisingly was promoted to the Cup level when Carl Edwards left his ride in the No. 19 car, will be the newest driver for Gibbs’ group of superstars.

Gibbs’ four-car team combined to win 12 of 36 races last year.

“I know that it won’t be easy,” the driver from Monterey, Mexico, said.

“We have a lot to work. I have a lot to learn. But I’m sure that it couldn’t happen in a better situation with [crew chief] Dave Rogers and the entire (No.) 19 group. It’s just an amazing team. I feel like it’s just a perfect place to be for a rookie like me that is really hungry to learn and to go out there and to perform well. It just gives you as a rookie, it just gives you a lot of confidence.”

Daytona first chance to see changes

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

The wheels haven’t turned since November in NASCAR, but that doesn’t mean the sport has been standing still.

When the sport arrives to the Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night’s Advance Auto Parts Clash exhibition race, it will bring shakeups in driving lineups, the rulebook, series sponsorship and manufacturer for one of the top teams.

At 200 mph, the changes won’t be so easy to see.

But most agree, they still will be profound: Monster change in title sponsorship NASCAR’s premier series got a new name this year, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

The energy drink replaced Sprint — and Nextel before that — for the naming rights for the top level of stock car racing.

The deal reportedly was less than half of the $75 million Sprint paid to attach its name to the sport.

“Our goal was to evolve the sport’s visual identity to make it concise, relevant and functional, while respecting and maintaining the unique qualities of the original mark,” said Jill Gregory, NASCAR vice president and chief marketing officer.

Xfinity will remain the title sponsor for the second tier of stock-car racing, while Camping World will start its ninth season as the title sponsor for the truck series.

Seat-swapping Carl Edwards stunned NASCAR last month by announcing he was stepping away this year. Greg Biffle, who has a Camping World Truck and Xfinity series championship, as well as a runner-up finish in the Monster Energy Series, was the odd-man-out when Roush-Fenway Racing downsized to two teams.

Edwards’ job was taken by newly crowed Xfinity champion Daniel

runs of 60, 60 and 80 laps.

NASCAR made the move to bring more intrigue Monster Energy Series Saturday to the middle of the race.

What: Advance Auto Parts “I like the strategy that’s Clash (non-points exhibigoing to come from the tion race) format,” Jamie McMurray Where: Daytona International Speedway at said. “And the best way Daytona Beach, Fla. to describe that is if we When: 8 p.m. (Fox_ go to a track that it rains a Track: 2.5-mile tri-oval. lot and they have to have Race format: 75 laps (run in segments of 25 and 50 a competition caution, it’s laps). great when the caution Eligibility: Pole winners happens to fall 10 laps The rules are a-changing from 2016; former Clash winners and Daytona 500 before that because you After testing a new winners who were fulltime get some strategy. You downforce package last in 2016; and, 2016 Chase year at the Michigan Inter- get people that put tires for the Championship national Speedway and the on. Sometimes the leaddrivers.

Qualified drivers: Kurt Kentucky Speedway, NAS- ers don’t. If it’s a track Busch, Kyle Busch, Martin CAR decided to reduce the where the tires are really Truex Jr., Alex Bowman, important, it creates a little height of the rear spoiler Denny Hamlin, Chase from 3 1/2 inches to 2 3/8 bit of excitement, right?

Edwards, Austin Dillon, Daniel Suarez, Kevin inches to take away tracYou have a lot of passing Harvick, Jimmie Johntion for the rear tires. going on. Then the caution son, Matt Kenseth, Joey Added with shorter side comes out 10 laps later and Logano, Brad Keselowski, skirts under the car, NAS- you get to see if those guys Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Chris Buescher, all pit. Did they make up CAR wanted to reduce Kyle Larson and Jamie enough ground? So, I like downforce levels by about McMurray. (Jeff Gordon, the fact that we’re going to 500 pounds to make the Greg Biffle and Carl Eddriver more relevant in the have that every week.” wards are eligible but won’t compete.)

NASCAR also ancar’s success.

Last year’s winner: nounced it would award The changes, however, Denny Hamlin. will not apply at The Clash bonus points to the top-10 Sunday or the Feb. 26 Daytona 500, finishers in the Cam-Am What: Daytona 500 pole qualifying.

Duels at Daytona on Feb. but the sanctioning body Where: Daytona Interna23 that sets the starting will mandate a stronger tional Speedway. lineup for the Daytona 500. driver compartment area When: 3:10 p.m. (Fox) Format: One lap, single for Daytona and its sister cars.

Stewart-Haas Racing has track at Talladega, Ala. Last year’s winner: better idea with Ford And in an effort to Chase Elliott.

The four-car team at eliminate some danger on Up next: The Daytona 500 is Feb. 26 Stewart-Haas Racing pit road — and to keep jumped from Chevrolet crippled cars from clogto Ford, and it’s become ging traffic on the race a change that Ford hopes track — teams will only Suarez. Other changes results in its first champiget five minutes to make include Chris Buescher onship since 2004. repairs on pit road. to a new second team Drivers Kurt Busch, Moreover, they no lonat JTG Daugherty Racger are allowed by replace Clint Bowyer, Kevin Haring and Erik Jones to a vick and Danica Patrick quarter panels. If a car is second team at Furniture all are involved with the too damaged to be fixed Row Racing, while David Ragan (back to Front Row on pit road in less than five changeover. Bowyer is taking over for team owner minutes, it will be parked Motorsports), Ty Dillon Tony Stewart, who will (to Germain Racing), Clint for the rest of the race. dedicate more time to dirtIn addition, NASCAR Bowyer (to Stewart-Haas track racing. added a fulltime traveling Racing), Landon Cassill “A lot of thought really response team to assist (to BK Racing) and Joey goes into the new season drivers following a crash.

Gase (to BK Racing) all with a new life, a new That way, rescue personfound new gigs.

Nothing, however, rocked nel already will be familiar chance, a new crack at-bat, with each driver, as well as a new manufacturer, new the sport like Edwards’ unexpected announcement, their medical background. sponsors, new teammates and a new organization, but especially after he crashed what an unbelievable opMandatory pit stops and lost the opportunity to portunity it is to go out and Each race this year will win the championship while do what you love to do, not be divided into segments, leading with 11 laps reonly to do that but do it in maining at the season finale with the top-10 drivers first-class equipment built in each segment earning at the Homestead-Miami by racers that only share bonus points toward the Speedway. one thing in common — championship.

“I always think about At Daytona, for example, the will to go out and win things going forward,” he races,” Bowyer said. said. “And in my mind, I’d the race will be staged in

COMING UP

considered next year being my final year, but I hadn’t put really a lot of thought into it. And after Homestead, I had some time to sit, think and reflect about all of this, and for those three reasons that I gave you, I thought, man, it just — I can’t come up with a good reason why now isn’t a good time.”

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GAC girls geared up for another run Mill Creek boys, South girls earn at-large bids

By Paul Thomas

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After reaching the Class AA state semifinals last season, Greater Atlanta Christian head coach Lady Grooms had high expectations entering the season.

She had the bulk of her roster back and they had the experience of playing in a region that produced three of the four semifinalists last year.

“I had high expectations,” she said. “I really did think they could be something special” The Spartans made good on their coach’s premonition, defeating Dawson County 6334 on Saturday night to earn the Region 7-AAA championship. GAC is 20-7 on the year and the No. 1 team in MaxPreps Class AAA rankings.

GAC will host Cedar Grove on Friday at 6 p.m. in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament.

GAC started the year out with a tough non-region schedule that included powerhouses such as McEachern, St. Francis, Hillgrove and Douglas County among oth-

GAC’s Robyn Benton (1) drives to the basket against Wesleyan’s Jameson Kavel (21) last season at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

ers. The Spartans opened the year with an overtime win at Douglas County, but was just 4-4 when region play began.

The Spartans lost just two region games during the regular season and closed the regular season with ninestraight victories.

Grooms said that her team has matured thanks in part to last season’s playoff run and

the schedule it played this season. “Experience is invaluable,” she said.

The player who has shown the most growth this season is junior guard Robyn Benton.

The 5-foot-8, Auburn commit is averaging 16.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 steals and 2.2 assists per game this season.

She’s scored in double figures in all but two games this season. Grooms said she’s allowing the game to come to her more now and has been playing with a smoothness this year.

“She’s upped her game to another level,” Grooms said.

“Her game has matured.

She plays like a college kid already. Her mindset has changed. When she committed to Auburn it probably relieved her. She didn’t have to worry about college and recruiting anymore and it just made her really focus and tune in. She has the most development out of all of them.”

Senior guard Tamiah Lewis has been a leader for the Spartans as well. “She’s my coach on the floor,” Grooms said of Lewis, who averages 13.9 points per game.

Georgia Tech commit and junior guard Taylor Sutton is averaging 12.5 points per game. Benton, Sutton, Lewis, Kennesaw State-bound Lexi Mann (7.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg) and Ciara Reynolds (9.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg) were all named to the allregion team.

Sophomore guard Kennedi Williams was honorable mention with 5.8 points, 3.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

Grooms said the Cedar Grove will be a good challenge for her team on Friday, particularly for the guards. Junior Leanna Ramos averages 7.9 points and 5.1 assists per game for the Saints. Cedar Grove’s leading scorer is forward Jayda Jackson with 16.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

“I think the point guard at Cedar Grove reminds me of Kennedi Williams,” Grooms said. “A little quicker. She’s probably a mixture on Taylor Sutton on that defensive end and Kennedi Williams. Because Kennedi, she’s not as fast as Taylor. This girl to me shows both. She shows how she slows down, then all the sudden she can explode. (Ramos) she’s the challenge to me.”

Bears hope momentum carries to state

By Will Hammock

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After a 9-1 start, easily the best in program history, the Mountain View boys basketball team hit a stretch of close losses that slowed down the early-season momentum.

The Bears lost 47-42 to Peachtree Ridge, 57-51 to Collins Hill and 59-51 to Discovery in Region 6-AAAAAAA, then lost 39-37 to Brunswick at Brookwood’s Deep South Classic.

“We took the time,” Mountain View boys head coach B.J. Roy said. “Three years of learning how to do that in close games. We lost a lot early. (Assistant) Will (Witherspoon) pulled me aside and said ‘B.J., if we’re losing these close ones, which we did, that’s on coaching.’ We really had to buy into figuring out late in games how to win them. The kids have done great in these last couple games of doing that.”

Those last few games, a display of Mountain View’s ability to turn close games into victories, have capped an already historic season.

The Bears defeated Mill Creek (4039), Duluth (64-63 in overtime) and Collins Hill (59-58) in three straight games to win their first region tournament title. All three were nailbiters, but all three were wins, pushing the season record to 20-8.

The first 20-win season is easily a school record for the long-struggling program, which set the previous high-water mark last season with 13 victories.

Most importantly, they are headed to the state playoffs for the first time — they host South Gwinnett at 6

p.m. Saturday.

“We’re hosting a home game to start,” Roy said. “I believe and we’ve told the kids all along, we can really make a run at this thing depending on how things fell. It’s one game at a time and just focus on it. I think we’re in a good position. We played three firstclass teams this week (in the region tournament) for sure.”

Mountain View almost didn’t make it to state, falling behind to Mill Creek by nine points after three quarters and by seven midway through the fourth quarter. But it scrapped back thanks to a four-point play by Miles Long, then Long’s game-winning shot with 33 seconds left. A last-second layup attempt by Mill Creek was off the mark.

Spencer Rodgers scored 30 points in the semifinal win over Duluth, which featured the first of two crazy endings.

Long was fouled on a 3-pointer that he made with 4.8 seconds left to tie, then converted the game-winning foul shot.

In the region finals, Rodgers had a four-point play with 22.4 seconds left but Collins Hill still led until Long drew a foul on a 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds left. Long made the first and third free throws for a third consecutive one-point win, which the team hopes will spark a postseason run.

“We’ve been through this process and each learning step along the way would help us in the championship and that’s exactly what happened,” Roy said. “We stayed with it. We had some ups and downs. We got a lead. We got behind. Through that frustration, we were able to persevere and walk away with it. I think that goes back to the courage of the kids.”

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS First-round matchups in the state high school basketball playoffs: Friday’s games Class AAAAAAA 6 p.m. — Central Gwinnett girls at Lambert 6 p.m. — Duluth girls at Newton 6 p.m. — Grayson girls at Collins Hill 6:30 p.m. — Mountain View girls at Archer 7 p.m. — Parkview girls at North Forsyth 7 p.m. — Rockdale girls at Mill Creek 7 p.m. — South Forsyth girls at Brookwood 7:30 p.m. — Grayson boys at Collins Hill 7:30 p.m. — Meadowcreek boys at Lambert 7:30 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge boys at Newton Class AAAAAA 6:30 p.m. — Lanier boys at South Cobb 7 p.m. — Dacula girls at Harrison Class AAA 6 p.m. — Cedar Grove girls at GAC Class A Private TBA Saturday’s games Class AAAAAAA 4 p.m. — Duluth boys at Shiloh 4 p.m. — West Forsyth girls at Norcross 5:30 p.m. — West Forsyth boys at Norcross 6 p.m. — South Forsyth boys at Berkmar 6 p.m. — South Gwinnett boys at Mountain View 6 p.m. — South Gwinnett girls at McEachern 7 p.m. — Brookwood boys at Milton 7:30 p.m. — Mill Creek boys at McEachern Class AAAAAA 7 p.m. — Osborne boys at Dacula Class AAAAA 5 p.m. — Decatur girls at Buford 6:30 p.m. — Lithia Springs girls at Buford Class AAA 7 p.m. — Lovett at GAC Class A Private TBA

Buford arena no longer option for semis

By Will Hammock

work out an agreement, so the new GHSA schedule calls for the AAAAAAA semifinals to be played at West Georgia in The new Buford City Carrollton.

Schools Arena is no longer an An official announcement option to host this season’s of the Final Four locations state basketball tournament will be made after the second semifinals, Georgia High round of the state playoffs, School Association executive but games in Gwinnett won’t director Gary Phillips conbe an option. firmed Monday.

“Fans who saw Buford Buford was listed on the listed initially on the GHSA GHSA website as the location website had wondered this for the Class AAAAAAA Fi- month why Buford was nal Four — a convenient loca- replaced in the official bracket tion since most of the schools by West Georgia in the state’s in that classification are from biggest class. metro Atlanta — earlier in “We wouldn’t use (Buford) the basketball season. But this year,” Phillips said. the two sides weren’t able to In addition to West Geor-

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gia, the other semifinal locations currently listed by the GHSA are Fort Valley State (AAAAAA), Columbus State (AAAAA), Augusta University (AAAA), Armstrong Atlantic (AAA), Georgia College (AA), Valdosta State (A Public) and Cobb Civic Center (A Private).

“Anything we had out there (when Buford was listed on the GHSA website as a host) that early in the year was unofficial,” Phillips said.

“We’ve not really even made a formal statement or formal announcement. Our intention is to formally announce semifinal sites once we determine when the finals will

be played. It will be no sooner than after Round 2.”

Phillips said Georgia and Georgia Tech are locked into hosting this year’s championships games, which were moved after complaints about the Macon Centreplex last season. The decision of which classes play at UGA and which classes play at Tech has not be decided.

“Hopefully, yes we would like to have (proximity to participating schools) to be the overriding factor (in deciding which site to use for finals),” Phillips said. “We’ve met with both colleges and universities and we’re ready to go there.

They’re ready to go.”

By Will Hammock

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Two more Gwinnett County basketball teams got into the Class AAAAAAA state tournament Tuesday when the Georgia High School Association announced its two at-large berths.

The Mill Creek boys and South Gwinnett girls finished atop the GHSA’s power ratings for the final two playoff slots, which were chosen between the No. 4 team in Region 1-AAAAAAA and the No. 5 teams from Regions 2-8.

Mill Creek had a power rating of 10.867 points, more than a full point ahead of No. 2 Parkview (9.833). Woodstock (9.377), East Coweta (9.319) and Forsyth Central (8.377) rounded out the top five. Archer was sixth in the boys rankings.

Mill Creek (13-12) won five of its last six games entering the Region 6-AAAAAAA Tournament to earn a No. 3 seed, but lost a one-point game to eventual region champion Mountain View in the first round.

“We have anticipated this being the case based on my math skills and the other schools that were in the discussion,” Mill Creek boys head coach David Allen said.

“As always, there were some pretty good teams left out and I am glad we did enough down the stretch to put ourselves in this position. We are very grateful for another chance to compete and I can promise you that we will leave nothing in the tank.”

The South girls’ power rating was 12.983, finishing above Camden County (12.183), North Paulding (10.246), Newnan (9.652) and Lassiter (7.590). The North Gwinnett girls were sixth.

South (17-8) had been one of 8-AAAAAAA’s best teams all season and took a No. 3 seed into the region tourney before being upset in the opener by sixthseeded Rockdale County.

“We are very appreciative for the opportunity to get into the tournament with the at-large bid,” South girls head coach Kidada Holtzclaw said. “Our kids have worked very hard throughout this season and unfortunately fell short late. So again we are just appreciative for the opportunity.”

Both the Gwinnett teams will open the state playoffs at McEachern in the first round.

Mill Creek’s Wood inducted into Piedmont Sports HoF From Staff Reports Mill Creek assistant girls basketball coach Nikki Sosebee Wood was inducted into the Piedmont College Sports Hall of Fame over the weekend.

Wood scored more than 1,000 points in her four seasons at Piedmont, earning first-team all-conference honors every season. She also was conference player of the year as a senior in 2008.

She graduated from Piedmont in 2008 and Nikki earned her master’s degree Sosebee from the school in 2010.

Wood She teaches math and coaches basketball for Mill Creek.

Prior to college, Cook was a star athlete at Jackson County High, where she earned 10 letters in basketball, softball and track and field.

“I want to thank my parents,” Wood said in a Piedmont release. “I think my mom missed one game in four years and my dad only one or two. And I want to thank my husband, Eddie, for helping me continue my dream of coaching.”

Longtime Gwinnett football coach Owens dies of cancer

By Will Hammock

in 2003 and 2004.

The Suwanee resident was more well known locally for his long tenure Longtime Gwinnett foot- as a Brookwood assistant, ball coach Mike Owens beginning in 2005 when passed away Sunday after the Broncos finished as an extended battle with state runner-up. He helped cancer.

Brookwood to a state Owens was an assistant championship in 2010 and at McEachern until he came coached at the school until to Gwinnett as the first head he became Chattahoochfootball coach at Peachtree ee’s head coach in 2013.

Ridge in 2003. He was the Owens coached one seaLions’ head coach for the son at Chattahoochee but program’s first two seasons stepped down for health

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reasons.

News of his passing made the rounds on social media late Sunday Mike night.

Owens “RIP Coach Mike Owens. Thank you for everything you taught me and always demanding my best. Great person and coach gone too soon,” former Brookwood

football player Cameron Faulkner wrote on Facebook.

“R.I.P. Mike Owens.

I am saddened beyond words,” former Brookwood and current Parkview coach Danny Klinect said.

“You battled cancer and had such a positive outlook on life despite life’s hurdles. You’ve touched the lives of so many of your athletes and coaching colleagues like me and I can only hope to change

lives like you did. You are in such a better place now but your legacy remains behind. The world lost a great man today.”

During his time at Brookwood, Owens was diagnosed in 2012 with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and had a Whipple surgery to remove organs surrounding the cancer.

Owens posted Dec. 16 that the GIST cancer he had extensive surgery and

chemotherapy to remove in 2012 had returned and had spread to his liver and throughout his GI tract.

“It appears to be past the point of being curable, but there is hope that chemo can shrink down the tumors to a point for some other options to be available,” Owens wrote in the post. “Thank You All for your friendships and prayers. After all, it is and always has been in God’s hands.”

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SUPER SIX BASEBALL Will Banfield • School: Brookwood • Class: Junior • Position: C • Noteworthy: • Was first-team All-County selection by the Daily Post as a sophomore last season after hitting .415, with a home run, 28 RBIs, 10 doubles and a 1.310 OPS in helping the Broncos to the Region 8-AAAAAA championship • Named Region 8-AAAAAA Player of the Year in 2016 • Ranked No. 6 overall player in the nation for the Class of 2018 by Perfect Game • Named first-team preseason All-State in Class AAAAAAA by Georgia Dugout Preview magazine • Selected for this summer’s USA Baseball18U team trials • Awarded Rawlings Finest in the Field Class of 2018 Defensive Player of the Year at catcher last season • Named First-Team Underclassman All-American by Perfect Game in 2016 • Verbally committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt • Favorite MLB player: Bryce Harper • Nickname: Banfield • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Parker Meadows • Favorite pre-game meal: Salmon from Longhorn Steakhouse • Twitter handle: @will_banfield • Coach Titus Martin’s take: “Will has great respect for the game of baseball, great respect for his ability and even greater respect for his teammates.”

Colin Hall • School: Wesleyan • Class: Senior • Position: CF • Noteworthy: • Was first-team All-County selection by the

Daily Post after hitting .406 with two home runs, 19 RBIs, 33 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 15 doubles and a 1.043 OPS in helping the Wolves to a Class AA state runner-up finish as a junior last spring • Ranked No. 201 senior in the nation by Perfect Game • Named preseason All-Classification All-State by Georgia Dugout Preview magazine • Signed to play college baseball at Georgia Tech • Favorite MLB Player: Dansby Swanson • Nickname: Doesn’t have one • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Will Banfield • Favorite pre-game meal: Turkey and cheese sandwich • Twitter handle: @hall0524 • Coach Brian Krehmeyer’s take: “Colin will be a four-year starter for Wesleyan this season. He already has a state championship, a state runner-up and a state final four on his resume, so his experience will be invaluable in leading a youthful lineup this season. Colin possesses all the skills necessary to compete at the highest levels of baseball: an outstanding arm, quick reflexes and fielding instincts, excellent footspeed, and the ability to hit for average and power.”

Caleb Mitchell • School: Parkview • Class: Senior • Position: LHP • Noteworthy: • Named firstteam All-County by the Daily Post as a junior last season after going 6-2 with a 1.57 ERA, .181 opponent BA and 55 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings and helping the Panthers to the Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Named second-team preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball • Named first-team preseason All-State in Class AAAAAAA by

Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine • Was starting quarterback for the Panthers football team his junior and senior seasons. Led Gwinnett Co. with 2,950 passing yards and threw 28 TDs this past fall • Holds eight Parkview school passing records • Signed to play college baseball at Mercer • Favorite MLB Player: Jeff Francoeur • Nickname: C-Mitch • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Parker Meadows • Favorite pre-game meal: Turkey sub, fruit and Gatorade • Twitter handle: @calebmitch21 • Coach Chan Brown’s take: “Caleb is that All-American kid that shows up every day with the right attitude, character and leadership that you want to have on your team. Caleb is a very talented lefthanded pitcher. Caleb is a leader on our team and we look for him having a great year for us.”

Baron Radcliff • School: Norcross • Class: Senior • Position: RF • Noteworthy: • Named secondteam All-County by the Daily Post last year as a junior after hitting .298 with a home run, 28 RBIs, 11 doubles, 10 stolen bases, 19 runs scored, an .874 OPS and a .970 field pct. in helping the Blue Devils to the Class AAAAAA state semifinals as a junior last spring • Ranked as No. 67 senior prospect in the nation by Baseball America • Ranked as the No. 163 senior in the nation by Perfect Game • Named first-team Class AAAAAAAA preseason All-State by Georgia Dugout Preview magazine • Signed to play college baseball at Georgia Tech • Favorite MLB Player: Bryce Harper • Nickname: B. Rad

• Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Cameron Turley • Favorie pre-game meal: Chickfil-A • Twitter handle: @bradcliff9 • Coach Nick Drescher’s take: “He brings confidence to the team.

He steps in the (batter’s) box and everybody feels like he’s going to get a big hit. Or if there needs to be a big throw from the outfield, he’ll make it. We feel good about him (coming through) in any situation.”

Oscar Serratos • School: Grayson • Class: Senior • Position: SS • Noteworthy: • Named secondteam All-County by the Daily Post after hitting .387 with three homers, 15 RBIs, nine stolen bases and a 1.040 OPS in helping the Rams to the Class AAAAAA state playoffs as a junior last spring • Ranked as the No. 84 senior prospect nationally by Baseball America • Ranked as the No. 184 senior in the nation by Perfect Game • Named second-team Class AAAAAAA preseason All-State by Georgia Dugout Preview magazine • Signed to play college baseball at Georgia Tech • Favorite MLB Player: Manny Machado • Nickname: Big O • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Will Banfield • Favorite pre-game meal: Panda Express • Twitter handle: @13_serratos • Coach Jed Hixson’s take: “I recognized Oscar to be a dynamic player from the beginning of his ninth-grade year when he ranged to balls that ninth-graders didn’t typically get to, and then pirouetted and threw on to first for an out. For his class, he was a young ninth-grader, but his abilities were

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beyond his years at the time.

Over the next three years I have watched these abilities flourish as he’s grown physically and mentally as a ball player. At times we’ve had to actually try to rein in Oscar’s approach to the game because of his dynamism and belief that he can ‘make every play.’ This happens a lot with talented players. They try to do too much because of the special abilities God has blessed him with. All in all, Oscar has really come into his own as a ballplayer and seems to of figured a lot of things out and I truly believe this maturity is going to be the catalyst for him to have a big year this year for us and big years down the road for his college or professional teams.”

Cameron Turley • School: Mill Creek • Class: Senior • Position: C • Noteworthy: • Named secondteam All-County by the Daily Post after hitting .370 with three homers, 20 RBIs, 24 runs scored, an 1.130 OPS and 10 doubles as a junior last year • Ranked as No. 493 senior in the nation by Perfect Game • Named first-team All-State in Class AAAAAAA by Georgia Dugout Preview magazine • Signed to play college baseball at Georgia Tech • Favorite MLB Player: Buster Posey • Nickname: Cam • Best player in Gwinnett Co. that’s not me: Oscar Serratos • Favorite pre-game meal: Subway • Twitter handle: @cameronturley03 • Coach Doug Jones’ take: “One of the most complete players that I’ve had the opportunity to coach.

(He) can do it all. (He is a) quiet assassin who leads by example rather than words.”

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he made an equally big impression on his baseball teammates with how far he’s taken his game over the past three seasons in the Norcross program.

“He brings confidence to the team,” Norcross baseball coach Nick Drescher said of Radcliff. “He steps in the (batter’s) box and everybody feels like he’s going to get a big hit. Or if there needs to be a big throw from the outfield, he’ll make it.

“We feel good about him (coming through) in any situation.”

Radcliff’s ability to adapt to any situation has been at the heart of the upturn of his baseball skills, especially following a sophomore season that saw him slug five home runs and drive in 25 runs — big-time numbers considering the cavernous dimensions of Norcross’ home field — despite hitting just .239.

“Our field is probably one of the biggest fields in Georgia for high schools,” Radcliff said. “So I just try to play gap-to-gap. I don’t really worry about trying to hit it over the fence. I still can because I still have the power to, but as far as doing it in a game, I just shorten up (his swing) and try to go gap-to-gap.

“I don’t think too much about that because I’ve played on (big) fields and hit home runs. … We (also) play a lot of teams that play on smaller fields.

So it does kind of change my approach (when playing at home).”

While he saw his home run total go down to just one during his junior season last spring, Radcliff did see his RBI total climb to 28.

More importantly, his batting average climbed almost 60 points to .298, which also allowed him to utilize his speed on the basepaths, where his stolen base numbers skyrocketed from three as a sophomore to 10 last year, all of which helped him earn secondteam All-County honors from the Daily Post.

To be able to make such

challenge,” Herron said.

“Certainly, being in a different state is something I haven’t done before.

Contrary to rumors and stuff, I wasn’t interested nor did I apply for any other jobs in Georgia. I was extremely happy here (at Grayson).

“We came back from Christmas and our kids were working in the weight room and I was extremely happy here and just felt like the administration and (athletic director Bryan) Mr. DeBerry and (principal) Mr. (Dana) Pugh have been great and done everything I’ve asked them to do. I don’t think there’s a better place in Georgia to be.”

Herron said because the job at T.L. Hanna is out of state, it appealed to him because it would allow him to go on retirement in Georgia and still collect a full salary in South Carolina. It also allows him to be closer to his family.

“That part was a nobrainer,” he said. “It’s also an hour and a half closer to my father, who is 87 years old and lives by himself. It’s an hour and a half closer to my youngest son (Tyson) who is playing at CarsonNewman and it’s on Lake Hartwell.

“The draw of hopefully living on the lake and coaching that was pretty good. They’ve got a superintendent there (Thomas Wilson) and a principal (Shawn Patrick Tobin) that both are retired Georgia educators. (Wilson) was the superintendent at Carrollton, at Buford, at

Norcross senior Baron Radcliff is signed to play baseball for Georgia Tech next season. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

adjustment at the plate takes a lot of discipline, a quality it shouldn’t be too surprising that he possesses on and off the diamond.

After all, he’s had a good example to learn from.

While he never made it any higher than Class A ball, Radcliff’s father, Vic, did play five seasons of affiliated minor-league ball and two more seasons in the independent TexasLouisiana League.

And Radcliff has not been shy about tapping his father’s experience about far more than just baseball fundamentals.

“It’s helped me a great amount,” Radcliff said.

“He played pro ball, so he knows the way everything should be done. So, he’s been teaching me since I was little (about) what you’re supposed to do, what you’re not supposed to do, how to work. Working hard is essential as far as success goes.

“Really, him just teaching me how to take a professional approach to baseball since I was little.

I’ve been at it so long, it’s kind of like second nature right now.”

While Radcliff can learn a lot from his father or his coaches, there are certain things about his game which have made him successful that can’t necessarily be taught, such as toughness.

That quality was on display during last season’s Class AAAAAA state playoffs, when he pulled

a hamstring while legging out a double to lead off the bottom of the seventh and spark what turned into a game-winning rally of Game 1 of Norcross’ opening-round series against Northview.

Though the injury clearly limited him the rest of the postseason, Radcliff was still able to contribute at the plate during the team’s historic run to the state semifinals, the deepest playoff run the Blue Devils had made since the state championship season of 1963.

“It just showed the team his toughness,” Drescher said. “Even at 75 percent, it was better than him not playing at all. To sacrifice his own comfort like that and stick it out, it just shows his teammates what you need to do to win sometimes.”

As memorable as last year’s run was, the injury and the limitations it put on his game have only served to motivate him for his senior season this spring.

It also demonstrated the importance of conditioning and knowing his own body as he tries to close out his high school career successfully and take his game to the next level.

“It was frustrating because I would hit a double in the gap that really should be a triple for me,” Radcliff said of playing injured last year. “But I had to be satisfied with standing on second. Just trying to move forward with that

injury, it was kind of like once it started to feel good again, it would pop again.

“After the baseball season for (high) school ended, I stopped playing and took a break for about a month. But it was kind of crazy because towards the end of summer, I pulled my hamstring again. So it was like, OK, we have to do everything we can to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”

Fully healthy, Radcliff definitely has a big future in baseball ahead of him.

Whether the immediate future is on the college level to join five other Gwinnett County seniors — including fellow Super Six selections Colin Hall of Wesleyan, Oscar Serratos of Grayson and Cameron Turley of Mill Creek — as part of Georgia Tech’s stellar recruiting class or being selected high enough in this summer’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft remains to be seen.

Either way, Drescher sees Radcliff’s combination of raw talent, athletic versatility and baseball savvy as being a recipe for ultimate success.

“I think his versatility will really help him,” Drescher said. “He can play any outfield position. Before I joined the (Norcross) staff, I’m told he played some infield. And with the athletic ability you see from him on the baseball and football fields, he can be put in any situation and be successful.”

Marietta, so he certainly knows what it takes to have a successful program and I was impressed with their commitment. Their facilities are unbelievable.

With it being out of state and it being as good an opportunity as it is, I just felt like it was too good an opportunity to say no to.”

Herron said telling his players would be tough, but he thinks the program is in great shape because of the assistant coaches still in place.

Because of the talent on the Rams roster, he believes that the school could be back in the mix for another state title very soon.

“They’re going to be good no matter who’s coaching them and hopefully they’ll understand that,” he said. “We have a really good group of kids coming back. Our junior class is talented, our sophomore class is unbelievably talented, our rising eighth grade class might be one of the best groups I’ve ever seen. So I think they’re going to be in good shape and they’re going to continue to be very good. As coaches, we’ve been sitting around thinking we had a chance to possibly win three in a row if everything fell (into place).

“It’s hard to leave that part of it, because I do like to win. Make no mistake about it. But if you just take that out of the equation and look at the other things, I just felt like it was a situation I couldn’t afford to pass up and I think the commitment is there to win, too.”

Simpson •From Page 1B from 2007-10 and three more in a row from 201214. Simpson’s defenses also were pivotal in state titles from 2001-03, helping the Wolves establish a new state record with 47 straight victories.

Simpson’s final Buford team went 13-2 and finished as Class AAAAA state runner-up to Rome in December.

Since taking over for Wood in 2005, Simpson had an amazing 164-12 record, good for a 93.2 winning percentage.

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2017 GWINNETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PREVIEW Region 6-AAAAAAA Collins Hill Eagles • Head Coach: Daniel Warzon • 2016 Record: 24-8, tied for second in 7-AAAAAA, Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals • Returning Starters: RHP/ OF Monty Horn, Sr.; OF/C/RHP Mark Flores, Sr.; RHP/1B Nick Topoleski, Sr.; IF/RHP Nasim Nunez, Soph. (.400, 20 RBIs, 26 R, .991 OPS, 5 SB, .943 field pct.); IF Grant Bonner, Sr. • Other key returners: IF/RHP Ty Sparrow, Sr.; OF/RHP Jason Fointno, Sr. • Key newcomers: OF Ian Jenkins, Sr.; OF Jeffery Hill, Jr.; IF/RHP Jon-Michael Findlay, Jr.; 1B/RHP Tyler Burnette, Jr.; 1B/ LHP Bryce Weed, Sr.; RHP/IF Colin Risley, Jr.; C Kody Slate, Soph.

• Outlook: Don’t be fooled by the fact the Eagles lost 11 seniors of last year’s state semifinal team. There is still plenty of talent that will finally get its chance to shine. Combined with a few returning starters like sensational sophomore Nunez and solid seniors Horn, Flores and Topoleski, the Eagles should be well equipped for the tough battles ahead in the new Region 6-AAAAAAA. Discovery Titans • Head Coach: Brandon Jackson • 2016 Record: 6-20, 10th in 8-AAAAA • Returning Starters: CF Jack Oesterle, Jr. (.389, 14 R, 6 2B, 14 BB); RF Elijah Jones, Jr.; RHP/SS Riley Forster, Sr. (.254); C Leo Gomez, Sr.; 2B Alex Haller, Jr. (.274, 16 RBIs, 13 BB); 1B Justyn Bradley, Sr.; OF Kameren Newkirk, Sr. (.290); • Other key returners: 3B Tyrique Leathers-Stone, Soph.; LF Quavelin Walton III, Soph.; P/1B Mark McGuire, Soph.

• Outlook: The Titans were quite competitive in their inaugural season a year ago, and hope to build on that foundation this spring. Estelle, Haller and Forster will be looked to for their experience and work ethic to help the Titans stay competitive as they step up in competition to one of Class AAAAAAA’s toughest regions.

Duluth Wildcats • Head Coach: Thomas LePage • 2016 Record: 10-15, seventh in 7-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: C Hector Ramirez, Sr. (.241, .440 onbase pct., 8 RBIs); 2B Daniel Ethridge, Sr. (11 SB, 19 R, 5 RBIs); RHP Elijah Covey, Jr. (2-1, 4.14 ERA, 16 K) • Other key returners: DH/3B Christian Cunningham, Sr. (12 R); Michael Cogan, Sr. (.267); C/OF Taylor Belloni (.286); OF/1B Thomas Shaw, Sr. • Key newcomers: IF Tarik Frelow, Sr.; 1B/RHP James Sattler, Soph.; 3B Blaine Galbreath, Soph.; C/OF Matthew Helmstetter, Soph.

• Outlook: With seven everyday starters and two starting pitchers lost to graduation, the Wildcats will have to rely on quite a few new faces this spring. The few experienced players will have to provide plenty of leadership and the pitching staff must develop some consistency fairly quickly as the Wildcats hope to stay competitive in a rugged region.

Mill Creek Hawks • Head Coach: Doug Jones • 2016 Record: 16-10, tied for fourth in 7-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: C Cameron Turley, Sr. (.370, 3 HR, 20 RBIs, 24 R, 1.130 OPS, 10 2B); RHP/OF Jay Pendley, Sr. (.349, 10 RBIs, 16 R, 6 SB, .982 OPS; 4-2, 1.76 ERA, 37 K, 43 2/3 IP); RHP/IF Davis Sharpe, Jr. (264, 3 HR, 24 RBIs, 14 R, .848 OPS; 4-3, 1.97 ERA, 49 K, 39 IP); OF Steve Kirk, Sr. (417, 11 RBIs, 25 R, .960 OPS); RHP Beau Jones, Sr. (3-1, 3 saves, 2.50 ERA, 10 K, 14 IP); RHP Christian Rutherford, Sr. (4-2, 2.17 ERA, 24 K, 38 2/3 IP); IF Bryan Petty, Sr. • Key newcomers: RHP Alaska Abney, Jr.; RHP Brandon Blume, RHP • Outlook: Pitching definitely won’t be an issue for the Hawks, with the entire rotation of Pendley, Sharpe and Rutherford all back, as well as closer Jones out of the bullpen. How far they go towards winning a region title and making a deep playoff run depends on how well the offense develops. And with Super Six selections Turley, as well as Kirk, Pendley and Sharpe surrounding him nearly the top of the batting order, the Hawks have a good base to build around.

Mountain View Bears • Head Coach: Jason Johnson • 2016 Record: 18-11 tied for fourth in 7-AAAAAA , first round of Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: RHP/ SS Brennen Berger, Sr. (7-0, 1 save, 1.44 ERA, 28 K, 34 IP, 1.12 WHIP); C Matt Lee, Jr. (.235); RF Gino Palomba, Sr. (.263); SS Chase Chaney, Jr. (.270, 1 HR, 8 RBIs) •Other key returners: CF Jeremy Bemis, Sr. (.286, 14 R); RHP Jacob Hanson, Sr. • Key newcomers: 1B/LHP Peyton Mitchell, Sr.; 1B/2B John Paul Kakos, Sr.; 2B Mason Goolsby, Jr.; 2B/3B Chase Powell, Jr.; 3B/RHP Jackson Peck, Jr.; OF/RHP Andrew Phanmanee, Jr.; OF/RHP Cole Johnston, Soph.; C/1B Evan Kimbel, Soph.; 1B/3B Carson Alday, Sr; OF Markel March, Sr.; RHP Dylan Schuble, Jr.; LHP Dominic Canale, Jr.; LHP Cole Birkbeck, Jr.; SS Juan Orjuela, Jr.; RHP Gavin Collyer, Soph.

Wesleyan pitcher Jordan Ward (24) delivers to the plate during the Class AA semifinals last season. Ward is among a core of returning players for the Wolves. (Photo: Craig Cappy) • Outlook: Very little experience is returning following the graduation of 15 seniors from last year’s playoff squad. But Johnson is very excited about the talent level of the newcomers, especially with the pitching staff behind Berger, who thrived out of the bullpen last year and could fill just about any role on the pitching staff this season, and in the field. That combination of pitching and defense should help the Bears stay competitive as the young bats develop.

North Gwinnett Bulldogs • Head Coach: Ryan Moity • 2016 record: 18-10, tied for second in 7-AAAAAA, first round of Class AAAAA state playoffs; • Returning Starters: RHP Jake Brace, Sr. (8-3, 1.21 ERA, 50 K, 55 IP, 0.98 WHIP); 3B/1B/RHP Cade Heil, Sr. (.347, 2 HR, 27 RBIs); RHP/SS Parker Coyne (.302, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 12 R) • Key newcomers: LHP Walker Cleveland, Jr.; OF/1B Kolby Skolnik, Sr.; LHP Hunter Cummings, Sr.; C Michael Goehrig, Jr.; C Corey Collins, Fr.; OF Josh Shuler, Fr.; OF L.J. Fisher, Jr.; IF Michael Borah, Soph.; IF Chase McCulloch, Soph.; 2B Chase Zellers, Sr.; LHP Will Burgum, Sr.; 3B Will Bennett, Soph.; OF Dalton Pearson, Fr.; RHP Brandt Pancer, Fr. • Outlook: The bad news is that the Bulldogs have only two position player starters and one regular member of the starting rotation back from last year. The good news is that the combination of infielders Heil and Coyne and Georgia Tech-bound ace Brace should make for a pretty good base to build around until the less experienced players get their feet wet. The other piece of good news is that Moity is every excited about a group of young arms that can be difference makers.

Peachtree Ridge Lions • Head Coach: Nick Hogan • 2016 Record: 6-20, sixth in 7-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: C Mac Ruendt, Sr. (.333, 17 RBIs, .977 fielding pct.); OF Djailon Forbes, Sr. (.265, .438 on-base pct., 11 RBIs, 23 R, 16 SB); RHP/OF Danny Ibele, Sr. (0-4, 4.70 ERA, 11 K, 25 1/3 IP); RHP Davis Barlow (0-2, 3.23 ERA, 14 K, 17 1/3 IP); 1B Jack Briggette, Sr. • Key newcomers: CF Kohl Nguyen, Jr.; SS Ryan Murphy, Sr.; LHP Mahlan Wareham, Sr.; LHP Logan Conn, Jr.; C Adrian Hernandez, Sr.; SS Grayson Duffy, Jr. • Outlook: Hogan, who moves over from Central Gwinnett, is pleased with the mix of youth and experience as he takes over a Lions program that has been solid, but is looking for continuity under its fourth head coach in as many years.

Having a big bat and a veteran presence behind the plate like Ruendt, as well as a solid pitcher like Barlow, is a good starting point to help build team chemistry relatively quickly.

Region 7-AAAAAAA Berkmar Patriots • Head Coach: Jose Fernandez • 2016 Record: 2-20 ninth in 8-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: 3B/RHP Gary Sanchez, Jr.; 2B Nick Dorminey, Soph.; CF Torrance Harvin, Sr.; LF/RHP Dimas Lorente, Sr.; RF/RHP Brayan Monegro, Sr.; RF/RHP Osvaldo, Balbuena, Jr.; SS/RHP Derwin Vega, Jr.; RHP/1B/OF Kelvin Meregildo, Jr.; C/RHP Bryan Medina, Soph.

• Other key returners: 1B/3B Julio Pumarol, Jr. • Key newcomers: 2B Re’Quan Strowbridge, Fr.; P Joel Segura, Fr.; 3B Anferney Angelina, Fr.; 3B Eduardo Balbuena, Fr.; IF Tyler Harvin, Fr. • Outlook: The Patriots certainly took some lumps as one of Gwinnett’s youngest and least experienced teams a year ago.

However, they are a year older, wiser and more mature physically and emotionally this year.

And while there is still plenty of experience returning, the infusion of what figures to be a strong and talented freshman class has Fernandez excited about the possibility of raising expectations in his program.

Brookwood Broncos • Head Coach: Titus Martin • 2016 Record: 20-10, 8-AAAAAA champions, second round of Class AAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: C/RHP Will Banfield, Jr. (.415, 1 HR, 28 RBIs, 10 2B, 1.031 OPS; 0-0, 5 saves, 0.00 ERA, 6 K, 5 2/3 IP); RHP Austin Hohm, Sr. (3-0, 4

saves, 1.60 ERA, 49 K, 35 IP); RHP/OF Chad Williamson, Sr. (7-2, 1.58 ERA, 38 K, 53 1/3 IP; .429, 1 HR, 12 RBIs, 1.216 OPS); OF Spencer Lewis, Sr. (.382, 2 HR, 21 RBIs, 22 R, 7 2B, 1.072 OPS); 3B Angelo DiSpigna, Jr. (.352, 23 RBIs, 19 R, 9 2B); 1B Davis Tovey, Sr. (.344, 18 RBIs, 19 R); OF Tim Martin, Jr. (.316, 22 R); 2B/SS Kameron Guidry, Soph.; SS/2B DeAngelo Abboud, Sr.; LHP Matthew Morgan, Jr. (4-2, 32 2/3 IP); • Other key returners: C Bailey Hopkins, Sr.; • Key newcomers: RHP Tanner Winskie, Sr.; LHP Lucas Brieske, Soph.; RHP Derrius York, Jr.; OF/RHP Trace Twardoski, Jr.; OF Ty King Richards, Jr.; RHP Jonah Daiss, Jr.; C Brandon Taylor, Jr. • Outlook: The Broncos won’t be able to sneak up on anybody like they did in winning a region title with a very young squad last year. Almost everyone is back, including Banfield, one of the top-rated juniors nationally, as well as pitching ace Williamson and key members of the everyday line-up like Lewis DiSpigna, Tovey, Martin and Guidry. That should be plenty to keep the Broncos in their battle with other powerhouses Parkview and Norcross for the region title and a deep state playoff run, especially if pitching depth develops behind Williamson and Morgan in the rotation and Banfield and Hohm in the bullpen.

Central Gwinnett Black Knights • Head Coach: Tyler Collins • 2016 Record: 7-19, eighth in 8-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: RHP/ UTL Neil Raja, Sr.; SS/RHP Anthony Lopez, Sr.; IF Favion Carrillo, Sr.; LHP Evan Monroe, Sr.; LHP/OF Jafet Bonilla, Sr.; IF Tylor Rowe, Jr. • Other key returners: OF C.J. Amoussou, Jr.; UT Michael Serrian, Jr. • Key newcomers: 1B/RHP Sr.; C Wade Crider, Jr. • Outlook: This Black Knights team figures to be a little more experienced than past editions, especially with a fairly large group of players who have worked together for three varsity seasons. Playing in a region with powerhouses like Parkview, Brookwood and Norcross won’t be easy. However, the team chemistry that has built up, as well as a strong work ethic and experience on the mound could be assets as the Black Knights hope to battle in the mad scramble for a state playoff berth.

Meadowcreek Mustangs • Head Coach: Kraig Peebles • 2016 Record: 4-22, eighth in 7-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: RHP/SS Maicor Carmona, Jr. • Other key returners: OF Demetrius Barnfield, Sr. • Key newcomers: OF/LHP David Nixon, Sr.; IF/OF/RHP Anyueri Castillo, Sr.; RHP/C Job Rodriguez, Soph.

• Outlook: Despite a lot of new faces, Peebles is pleased with the amount of baseball experience among this year’s team, including returning starters Carmona and Barnfield. The Mustangs should also have plenty of athleticism, with Nixon and two-sport standout Castillo adding to a group of newcomers that also includes sophomore Rodriguez.

Norcross Blue Devils • Head Coach: Nick Drescher • 2016 Record: 27-8, 7-AAAAAA champions, Class AAAAAA state semifinals • Returning Starters: OF Baron Radcliff, Sr. (.350, 2 HR, 28 RBIs, 16 2B, 10 SB); IF/ RHP Rolando Heredia, Sr. (4-1, 10 saves, 2.80 ERA); 2B Cory Kelly, Sr. (.326); OF Darius Foster, Sr. (17 SB); 1B Shaun Peng, Sr. (.327, 20 RBIs); C Killian Scourtis, Sr. (.296); RHP Cooper Stinson, Jr. (5-1, 26 K, 42 2/3 IP) Other key contributors: RHP/ OF Jake Camarda, Jr.; IF/RHP Ali LaPread, Jr.; IF Cole Hanna, Jr.; IF Logan Brown, Sr.; RHP Jonathan Finol Sr.; IF/RHP Chris Waid, Sr. • Key newcomers: IF Pascanel Ferreras, Fr.; OF/LHP Gabe Grosswald, Jr.; RHP Ryan Goldsmith, Jr.; IF/RHP Max Tracey, Sr.; OF Tyler Mason, Sr. • Outlook: The Blue Devils lost some key pieces from last year’s historic season, including the top two pitchers in the rotation and even head coach Reggie Stancil, who left shortly into preseason practice to take the head football coaching job

at Peachtree Ridge. However, they still appear to be equipped for another deep postseason run this season under interim coach Drescher, even in a tough new region that includes traditional powers Parkview and Brookwood. Super Six selection Baron Radcliff combines with fellow senior Foster to make up two-thirds of an outstanding outfield, while Stinson and Heredia will take on larger roles in the rotation after providing clutch postseason innings a year ago. Add in the steady bats of returning starters Kelly, Peng and Scourtis and Norcross has a good core to build around.

Parkview Panthers • Head Coach: Chan Brown • 2016 record: 18-10, second in 8-AAAAAA, first round of Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: LHP/1B Cody Collett, Sr. (6-2, 0.96 ERA, 36 K, 36 1/3 IP); LHP Caleb Mitchell, Sr. (6-2, 1.57 ERA, 55 K, 44 2/3 IP); IF/OF Joey DeMasi, Sr.; 2B Bryce Kelly, Sr.; LHP Braden Hays, Jr. (1-1, 1.12 ERA, 36 K, 25 IP); UT Allan Del Castillo, Soph.; C/IF/ OF Jonathan French, Soph.

• Other key returners: OF Will Boles, Sr.; RHP/IF Spencer Chapman, Sr.; RHP Peyton Dunham, Sr.; C Jacob O’Neil, Sr.; OF Melvin Teague, Sr.; LHP/OF/IF Robert Bennett, Jr.; OF Michael Bryant, Jr.; C/OF/ RHP Logan Cerny, Jr.; IF Brian Ketelsen, Jr.; IF Ben Markiewicz, Jr. • Key newcomers: RHP/DH Mason Bernard, Sr.; SS Isaiah Byars, Jr.; RHP Jarrett Embry, Jr.; OF/RHP Chris Jernigan, Jr.; OF Brian Markley, Jr.; IF/ OF Chase Mesh, Jr.; LHP Bryce Ridley, Jr. • Outlook: The Panthers took a bit of a step back last year after being bounced in the first round of the state playoffs, but figure to be back on a statewide scale in a big way. An already formidable trio of lefties Mitchell, Collett and Hays is bolstered further by the addition of Meadowcreek transfer Bernard, giving Parkview the makings of potentially one of the best pitching staffs in the state. And with seniors DeMasi and Kelly and youngsters Del Castillo and French back after a year of experience last year, reinforced by the additions of Bernard and Florida move-in Byars (an Alabama-committed junior), the Panthers batting order should also feature plenty of flexibility to battle Brookwood and Norcross in what could be one of the best region races in Georgia.

Region 8-AAAAAAA Archer Tigers • Head Coach: Chris Hays • 2016 Record: 17-11, third in 8-AAAAAA, first round of Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: SS Crews Taylor, Sr. (.370, 15 RBIs, 7 2B, 5 3B); 2B Ryan Cavey, Sr. (.418, 23 RBIs); RHP/1B Hunter Cain, Jr. (.300, 8 RBIs); OF Tyler Ranel, Sr. (.365, 1 HR, 16 RBIs, 6 3B); OF Chris Keane, Sr. (.250, 10 RBIs) • Other key returners: C Eli Young, Sr.; OF Christian Perez, Sr.; RHP Casey Jividen, Jr. • Key Newcomers: UT Craig Osmer, Jr.; LHP Jacob Via, Soph.

• Outlook: The Tigers return some key players from last year’s playoff squad, including some solid bats like Georgia Tech-bound shortstop Taylor.

They should also be very solid in the field, especially up the middle with Taylor, Cavey and Ranel. The biggest keys to the season may be how quickly youngsters grow up at the bottom of the batting order and on the pitching staff. But with the latter, Hays likes the numerous options he has with a deep collection of arms.

Grayson Rams • Head Coach: Jed Hixson • 2016 Record: 18-10, fourth in 8-AAAAAA, first round of Class AAAAAA state playoffs • Returning Starters: SS/RHP Oscar Serratos, Sr. (.387, 3 HR, 15 RBIs, 29 R, 1.040 OPS, 9 SB); C Nick Clamo, Sr. (.271, 5 HR, 27 RBIs, .867 OPS); OF Parker Meadows, Jr. (.343, 1 HR, 22 RBIs, 6 2B, 1.012 OPS); RHP Ryan Smithson, Sr. (8-2, 2.41 ERA, 36 K) • Other key returners: RHP Chris Condland, Sr.; 2B Kaleb Glanovich, Sr.; OF Riley Knight, Sr.; OF/RHP Evan Sturgill • Key newcomers: IF/C John Anderson, Fr.; IF/OF Bradley Blalock, Soph.; OF Dexter Harris, Jr.; IF/C Jeremiah Smith, Soph.; IF/RHP Josh Stinson, Soph.; RHP/IF Bryant Wise, Jr. • Outlook: Despite a few key losses, the Rams should be strong up the middle, both at the plate and in the field.

Super Six shortstop Serratos, outstanding junior Meadows in center and Clarno behind the plate not only provide plenty of experience on defense, but make up a formidable middle of the batting order. Throw in a pitching staff led by secondteam All-County right-hander Smithson and the Rams should be in anyone’s discussion about the region title, as well as making a run in the state playoffs.

Shiloh Generals • Head Coach: Jimmy Hughes • 2016 Record: 8-18, seventh in 8-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: 3B/RHP Chris Frazier, Jr. (.393, 14 RBIs, 8 2B, 8 SB); SS/RHP Greg Thornton, Soph. (.270, 7 RBIs,

6 SB; 1-2, 4.21 ERA); OF JaMyll Herbert, Jr. (.278, 9 RBs, 6 SB) • Key newcomers: C Shane Knowles, Soph. (.246, 4 RBIs, 4 SB); 2B Shannon Daniels, Sr.; RF/C Davon Anderson, Sr.; LF/ LHP Victor Deras Soph. (0-1, 2.78 ERA) • Other key returners: 1B/RHP James Little, Fr.; 1B/3B/RHP Sean Anderson, Fr.; OF Jase Ivey, Jr.; UT/RHP Warren Jones, Sr.; UT Amari Jones, Soph.; 2B Milan Patel, Jr.; OF Kush Darji, Jr. • Outlook: The Generals will field what figures to be one of the youngest lineups in the county, with anywhere from four to six starters who are either freshmen or sophomores. But while inexperienced, there is talent on this roster, led by Frazier, who should be a big contributor on the mound and at the plate this season. If the pitching depth can develop, a postseason berth is not out of the question.

South Gwinnett Comets • Head Coach: Steve Teschner • 2016 Record: 12-14, tied for fifth in 8-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: LHP Seth Johnston, Sr.; C Seth Tucker, Sr.; RHP/IF Levi Byrd, Jr.; RHP/ OF Hunter Moorer, Jr.; OF Cabera Weaver, Jr.; RHP/IF Corey Farrow, Jr.; OF Isaiah Fleming, Jr.; RHP/OF Jack McCarthy, Jr. • Other key returners: LHP/1B Brandon McCall, Sr.; IF Dylan Capps, Jr.; RHP/IF Marc Davis, Jr. • Key newcomers: IF Alejandro Martinez, Jr.; RHP/IF Bailey Shannon, Jr.; C/IF Jared Smith, Jr.; IF Jarius Smith, Jr.; OF Mason Snodgrass, Jr.; C/OF Kyle McGee, Jr. • Outlook: What was an extremely young Comets team has grown up considerably, and Teschner is hopeful and optimistic the older, more experienced group can challenge for the postseason berth that barely eluded it last year. Having lefty Johnston at the top of the rotation and Georgia-committed junior Weaver leading the line-up are good building blocks.

Region 8-AAAAAA Dacula Falcons • Head Coach: Scott Gaffney • 2016 Record: 13-13, tied for fifth in 8-AAAAAA • Returning Starters: • Other key returners: RHP/OF Ryan Vigue, Sr. (.306, 8 RBIs; 1-3, 2 saves, 4.31 ERA); RHP/OF Michael Cherwenka, Sr. (.357, 12 RBIs; 5-4, 2.92 ERA, 41 K) • Key newcomers: DH/1B Jojo Lopez, Soph. (6 RBIs); RHP Tyler Thrash, Sr. (1-0, 2.14 ERA, 9 K); C Jake McCaffery, Sr. (2 RBIs) • Key returners: RHP/IF Tanner Nichols, Jr.; RHP/OF Tyler Benton, Jr.; IF Jubriel Felix, Soph.; IF Marcerio Allen, Soph.

• Outlook: There isn’t much experience back from last season, though Vigue and Cherwenka figure to give a boost to both the pitching staff and the everyday line-up. The Falcons’ biggest task will be getting the younger players to focus on fundamentals and pay attention to detail if they want to compete for a playoff spot in a rugged region.

Lanier Longhorns • Head Coach: Jonathan Wyman • 2016 Record: 13-13, fifth in 8-AAAAA • Returning Starters: OF/RHP Noah Fritz, Sr (.324, 1 HR, 14 RBIs,15 R, 11 SB, .851 OPS).; OF/RHP Nick Tanner, Sr. (.312, 17 RBIs, 7 SB); RHP Ethan Bailey, Sr. (1-1, 2 saves, 2.10 ERA, 17 K, 16 2/3 IP); 2B/RHP Jackson Strickland, Sr.; RHP/3B Matthew Rusch, Sr. (1-1, 0.38 ERA, 24 K, 25 2/3 IP); OF Austin Paschall, Jr.; OF/LHP Thomas Prince, Jr. (.362, 10 RBIs, 16 R, 8 SB, .887 OPS) • Key returners: SS/2B Jadyn Jackson, Soph.; C/OF Cooper Irwin, Sr.; 1B Lawson Baweja, Sr. • Key newcomers: IF/RHP Chase Smith, Sr.; OF/RHP Zach Murray, Fr.; RHP/3B Parker Marcantel, Jr. • Outlook: Graduation has created some vacancies, but there are enough players returning from a team that recovered from an 0-8 start to finish just one game short of a state playoff berth to make Wyman optimistic last year’s late momentum can carry over. Nine players with varsity experience are back, including Fritz and Tanner, who should be catalysts in the batting order, and Bailey and Rusch, who provide nice building blocks for the pitching staff.

Region 8-AAAAA Buford Wolves • Head Coach: Tony Wolfe • 2016 Record: 29-3, Region 8-AAAA champion, Class AAAA state runner-up • Returning Starters: LHP Frank Bradshaw, Sr.; LHP Zach Fordham, Sr.; 1B/DH Noah Ledford, Jr.; C Nathan Haines, Sr.; OF Tanner Alexander, Sr. • Other top returners: RHP/SS Tyler Perkins, Sr.; OF Michael Gelb, Sr.; 3B Akira Mitchell, Sr.; 1B/RHP Robbie Proud, Sr. • Key newcomers: OF Garrison Price, Jr.; 2B Griffin Price, Jr.; SS Grant James, Jr.; 3B Preston Hagan, Jr.; OF/RHP Griffin Bonner, Jr.; RHP Garrett Glover, Jr.; RHP/1B Cole Hunter, Jr.; RHP/3B Will Westmoreland, Jr.; OF Austin Turner, Soph.; C Patrick Walker, Soph.; RHP Ramsey David, Soph.; LHP Sean Adams, Soph.; OF/2B K.J. Johnson, Soph.

• Outlook: On the surface, the Wolves appear to be in rebuild mode after losing a large group of seniors who won a state championship two years ago and finished as state runner-up last year. But a strong group of newcomers added to a solid nucleus of returning players looking for their opportunity to shine, plus the steady leadership of Wolfe in the dugout, gives Buford a chance to not only compete while stepping up to Class AAAAA this season, but also to thrive.

Region 7-AAA GAC Spartans • Head Coach: Robbie Wilson • 2016 Record: 28-11, tied for second in 6-AA, Class AA state semifinals • Returning Starters: OF Erik Smith, Sr. (.357 2 HR, 15 RBIs, 7 2B); SS Johns Hamilton, Sr. (.282, 3 HR, 17 RBIs, 17 R); OF Trent Fowler, Sr. (.324, 17 R); C J.P. McGuire, Sr. (.364, 2 HR, 21 RBIs, 11 2B); RHP Owen Van Beber, Sr. (4-1, 1 save, 1.69 ERA, 32 K, 45 2/3 IP) • Key newcomer: C/IF Carson Taylor, Jr. • Outlook: The loss of seniors Andrew Schultz and Gabe Davenport leaves major production to replace both on the mound and at the plate from last year’s state semifinal team. However, the Spartans still have plenty of experience returning to help fill those voids. Van Beber will be asked to fill an even bigger role in the starting rotation this season, while Smith, Fowler, McGuire and Hamilton should make up the nucleus of what could be a potent batting order.

If depth develops in the pitching staff and the Spartans can play solid defense behind it, another deep run into May is possible.

Area 5-A Wesleyan Wolves • Head Coach: Brian Krehmeyer • 2016 Record: 25-8, 6-AA champions, Class AA state runner-up • Returning Starters: RF Colin Hall, Sr. (.397, 3 HR, 21 RBIs, 35 R, 18 2B); RHP Jordan Ward, Sr. (9-4, 1 save, 2. 41 ERA, 84 1/3 IP); OF/LHP Ryan Weed, Sr. (.344, 1 HR, 20 RBIs, 4 2B; 1-0, 1 save, 9 IP); RHP/1B Michael Payne, Sr. (.231, 10 RBIs, 3-1, 3 saves, 3.37 ERA, 20 2/3 IP); C John Morris, Sr. (.277, 2 HR, 9 RBIs) •Other key returners: 2B Justin Gustafson, Sr.; 3B Adam Moon, Sr. • Outlook: The Wolves return to Class A and renew some old rivalries. They will lean heavily on some experienced seniors, including four-year starters in Hall, a Super Six selection, and Ward. Weed, Payne and Morris hope to build on momentum from strong junior campaigns.

The key to how far Wesleyan can go will be how quickly the younger players can develop and build depth for the postseason.

Region 8-A Hebron Christian Lions • Head Coach: Ben Drust • 2016 Record: 30-5, Region 8-A co-champion, Class A (Private) state runner-up • Returning Starters: IF//RHP Spence Johns, Sr. (.341, 1 HR, 27 RBIs, 37 R, 9 2B); SS/RHP Steven Casey, Sr. (.333, 3 HR, 30 RBIs, 35 R, 6 2B); C/RHP James Civelli, Sr.; IF Landon Jones, Jr. (.336, 14 RBIs, 33 R. 440 on-base pct.)

• Other key returners: OF Christian Marquez, Sr.; OF/RHP Austin Jett, Sr. • Key newcomers: 1B/LHP Cam Smith, Sr.; IF Jake Edwads, Jr.; OF Trevor Kasten, Sr. • Outlook: The Lions were hit hard by graduation of a squad that has finished as Class A (Private) state runner-up the past two seasons, including losing two starting pitchers and a good portion of the middle of the line-up. They will rely on a core group of seniors led by infielders/pitchers Johns and Casey to set the tone, as Hebron tries to make it over the hump to a state title.

Providence Christian Storm • Head Coach: Adam Cantrell • 2016 Record: 12-14, fourth in 8-A • Returning Starters: IF/DH Desmond Jacobs, Sr.; IF/RHP Jake Mattix, Sr. (.298, 0-1, 2.44 ERA, 12 K, 14 1/3 IP); RHP/ OF Andy Weisgerber, Sr. (3-5, 6.64 ERA, 22 K, 32 2/3 IP); C David Sloan, Jr.; IF/RHP Wesley Anderson, Jr. (2-3, 1.55 ERA, 27 K, 40 2/3 IP); SS/RHP Luke Matthews, Jr.; OF/C Keegan Tranum, Soph. (9 RBIs 14 R); LHP/1B/OF Cole Tillotson, Soph. (3-1, 1 save, 1.96 ERA, 28 K, 25 IP) • Other key returners: 1B/OF Andrew Jones, Sr. • Key newcomers: 2B/RHP Robert Fain, Jr.; OF/LHP Jr.; LHP/OF Simon Graf, Soph.; UT Crawford Hansard, Fr. • Outlook: The Storm return eight starters from a team that remained competitive despite being incredibly young a year ago. Cantrell is confident the rebuilding process has sped up dramatically during the offseason, especially on the mound, where sophomore lefty Tillotson leads a group of four pitchers who threw significant innings last season. If the bats can increase production as the season progresses, a return to the postseason is a very realistic goal.

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Defending champion Cubs top preseason rankings

By Larry Fleisher The Sports Xchange

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For the first time since 1909, the Chicago Cubs are defending World Series champions.

Just let the statement sink in. If you are a Cubs fan who spent any amount of time waiting for the championship trophy, savior it and get ready to experience life rooting for the team to beat.

We are a little more than three months removed since the epic night in Cleveland that featured all sorts of dramatic twists and turns. Now as the Cubs head toward Arizona for the start of spring training, there is little reason to believe it will be another 108 years between titles.

This is not to guarantee a title, and Cub fans should be warned repeating is tough. Nobody has done it since the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000, and a repeat champion only occurred five times since divisional play was instituted in 1969.

Even recent teams with multiple championships find it hard to repeat. The San Francisco Giants won titles in 2010, 2012 and 2104 but missed the playoffs in each season following a title.

The Boston Red Sox won titles in 2004, 2007 and 2013. The only time they were close to repeating was reaching Game 7 of the 2008 American League Championship Series.

Still, even with the numerous challenges of reaching the postseason and winning the required 11 games, the Cubs almost certainly will be in contention for the title again. Now the question is who joins them and who derails them.

The Red Sox and Cleveland Indians appear to be

McHugh wins arbitration Houston Astros right-hander and Providence Christian grad Collin McHugh won his arbitration case Tuesday and will earn $3.85 million this season.

The Astros submitted a salary of $3.35 million, but the three-person panel opted for McHugh’s request.

McHugh went 13-10 with a 4.34 ERA and a career-best 177 strikeouts last season. The 29-yearold is 43-26 with a 3.71 ERA in three seasons with Houston. He won a career-best 19 games in 2015.

— The Sports Xchange the standouts in the AL, especially with the additions of Chris Sale and Edwin Encarnacion, respectively.

In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed three key contributors, Justin Turner, Rich Hill and Kenley Jansen, after getting to the NL Championship Series.

POWER RANKINGS No. 1 Chicago Cubs — The frontline starting pitching remains, and Wade Davis is a suitable replacement for the departed Aroldis Chapman. And did we mention Anthony Rizzo is 27 and Kris Bryant just turned 25. Also, remember the Cubs won the title with Kyle Schwarber getting hurt in the first week and Jason Heyward struggling.

No. 2 Boston Red Sox — David Ortiz is happily retired, but a young core returns in Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr., who proved worth the patience. Chris Sale’s presence should help, especially taking the pressure off David Price, though perhaps it says something about Price that the Red Sox needed to add Sale.

No. 3 Cleveland Indians — Edwin Encarnacion didn’t hit much in the ALCS against the Indians, but now he does not have to face their pitching staff.

Encarnacion is an effective replacement for Mike Napoli on a reasonable contract, the starting pitchers should get even better, and a full year of Andrew Miller enhances an already strong bullpen.

No. 4 Los Angeles Dodgers — The Dodgers were good even with Clayton Kershaw on the disabled list last year. Imagine how good they would be if he stays healthy. Plus they re-signed free agents they absolutely had to in closer Kenley Jansen, third

baseman Justin Turner and lefthander Rich Hill. A fifth straight NL West title seems likely.

No. 5 Washington Nationals — One of these days, they will get past the Division Series, and if they did, it would provide the nation’s capital a nice diversion from politics. The Nationals certainly have the talent, especially if Bryce Harper’s numbers are better than .243, 24 and 86.

The addition of Adam Eaton should help; at least Washington fans hope so, considering the prospects surrendered to acquire him.

No. 6 Texas Rangers — The Rangers won the past two AL West titles and last year pulled it off despite one of the league’s worst ERAs. A combination of good fortune and productivity helped, and the Rangers will need it again, especially if Houston is as good as projected.

No. 7 Houston Astros — The young core of Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve and George Springer has some help with the additions of vets Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran. Getting runs won’t be the issue, and if Dallas Keuchel is the 2015 version and the rest of the pitchers fall in line, preventing runs won’t be a problem either.

No. 8 San Francisco Giants — Maybe the Giants will finally be good in an odd-numbered year. At least they now have a closer, Mark Melancon, after the need for one was so glaring last season. This is a team predicated on pitching with just enough offense, and the combination seems to be present again.

No. 9 St. Louis Cardinals — If you are looking for a safe bet to be playoff contenders, pick the Cardinals. They are working on nine straight seasons with 86 wins and 12 playoff trips in the past 17. Of course, they might not have enough to keep pace with the Cubs.

No. 10 New York Mets — Health always is a big concern.

Day-to-day often becomes a major injury. This is a team that reached the NL wild-card game with a patchwork rotation, but at the moment, Steven Matz, Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey and Zach Wheeler are fully healthy. So are the position players who missed significant time last year. The Mets did little in the offseason, but retaining Yoenis Cespedes helps.

No. 11 Toronto Blue Jays — Losing Edwin Encarnacion hurts, but Toronto had the league’s top rotation, and it returns intact.

Jose Bautista also is back in another contract year to help Josh Donaldson with the offense.

Kendrys Morales will not be as powerful as Encarnacion but somewhat cushions the blow.

No. 12 Seattle Mariners — Is this the year Jerry DiPoto’s aggressiveness pays off? He made numerous trades again this offseason to improve an 86-win team, and if those moves succeed, the Mariners could be playoff-bound for the first time since 2001. Runs won’t be an issue with Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz. A typical year from Felix Hernandez should keep Seattle in the mix.

No. 13 Pittsburgh Pirates — Every year, there is one team that is projected to be good yet fails. Last year, it was the Pirates thanks to a down year by Andrew McCutcheon and injuries to Gerrit Cole. Assuming both are back to normal and not traded, the Pirates should be in contention, especially if Ivan Nova’s strong two months become a solid six months.

No. 14 New York Yankees — The rebuild is on, and the era of big spending is over for the time being. It is a sentence many Yankee fans are embracing.

Gary Sanchez wowed observers last year in his two-month homer binge. The rotation is suspect with the questions of health and consistency (Michael Pineda, we’re looking in your direction).

No. 15 Detroit Tigers — The Tigers publicly talked about cutting payroll, but the plan has yet to be fully implemented. It will be interesting to see if the plan accelerates following the death of longtime owner Mike Ilitch. The Tigers still possess Miguel Cabrera’s bat and Justin Verlander’s arm, which makes things compelling.

No. 16 Baltimore Orioles — The Orioles would like to be in position to use their closer on the road in a playoff game. If they get the chance again, it will be based on how a powerful lineup of Adam Jones, Mark Trumbo

and Manny Machado performs and whether they get production a suspect rotation beyond Chris Tillman.

No. 17 Colorado Rockies — The Rockies are an intriguing group, especially in the outfield and Ian Desmond at first base.

As usual, it is about the pitching, but a young rotation seems to be giving cause for optimism, which should put the Rockies right behind the Giants and Dodgers.

NO. 18 ATLANTA BRAVES — You might not have noticed, but the Braves played well in the final month as their youngsters began showing they were ready.

Atlanta also added some veteran experience in the rotation with Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey as well as veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips.

No. 19 Kansas City Royals — The core that helped Kansas City to the World Series title in 2015 is intact, but fiscal reality of pending free agency is starting to creep in. It was evident when the Royals traded closer Wade Davis to the Cubs, but Kelvin Herrera is capable. The Royals, who were 13 1/2 games out of first place last year, need better production and luck.

No. 20 Tampa Bay Rays — It is three straight losing seasons for the Rays, and another seems likely. While Evan Longoria remains productive, the rest of the lineup is questionable even with the additions of Colby Rasmus and Wilson Ramos. The Rays have a knack of developing young pitchers, and the next one up is Blake Snell.

No. 21 Miami Marlins — The Marlins added some decent names to their bullpen mix, but the rotation is suspect, especially since the Sept. 24 death of Jose Fernandez in a boating accident.

The outfield of Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and Giancarlo Stanton remains among the best defensively and offensively, but it might not be not enough for Miami to match last year’s 79-win total.

No. 22 Philadelphia Phillies — The mini-dynasty of 20072011 is officially a thing of the past with all links to it elsewhere or retired. Instead, the Phillies are hoping their young players continue developing and the veterans are productive enough to get another young player at the trade deadline.

No. 23 Chicago White Sox — The White Sox were stuck in the holding pattern of rebuilding or going for it in recent years. This year, the trades of Chris Sale and Adam Eaton officially signal a rebuild. Jose Abreu remains

a nice piece and Todd Frazier’s power figures to be coveted at the trade deadline.

No. 24 Los Angeles Angels — The Angels have MVP Mike Trout and an aging Albert Pujols but little else. The defense will be improved, and if the pitching holds up, perhaps .500 is possible. Still, it does not look promising for the Angels this season, especially if health is as big an issue as it was last season.

No. 25 Milwaukee Brewers — Year One of full-scale rebuilding resulted in 73 wins, and the young group is somewhat interesting. The Brewers will miss Chris Carter’s 41 home runs but maybe not so much if Eric Thames hits as he did in Korea and if Ryan Braun remains productive. The Brewers are not ready to contend, but they are slowly progressing.

No. 26 Cincinnati Reds — The Reds have not quite mastered the rebuild yet, and the gradual movement of veterans likely will continue at various points. At times the Reds were a disaster on the field with many shortcomings. While they might improve at the plate, the arms are lacking.

No. 27 Arizona Diamondbacks — Losing A.J. Pollack for most of the season set an ominous tone last year. The underwhelming showing by Zack Greinke and Shelby Miller did not help. There are some pieces with Paul Goldschmidt, David Peralta, Jake Lamb and Yasmany Tomas, but hardly enough to be serious contenders.

No. 28 Minnesota Twins — The 83 wins in 2015 proved fluky as the Twins lost 109 times last year. The Twins possess some nice pieces in Brian Dozier (if he is not traded), Miguel Sano and maybe finally Byron Buxton, but as with many bad teams, pitching is a significant issue.

No. 29 Oakland Athletics — Only two years ago, Oakland was coming off three straight playoff appearances. Then Billy Beane traded Josh Donaldson, and the rebuild was on. So far it hasn’t worked, and if Sonny Gray is not healthy, it will stunt the process even more since he figures to be coveted by contenders at the deadline.

No. 30 San Diego Padres — The Padres remain in oblivion despite their significant roster changes since the end of the 2014 season. San Diego did little in the offseason, and the team will continue footing the bill for shedding so many prospects early in general manager A.J. Preller’s tenure.

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From Staff Reports

notched a goal for Buford.

goals for Peachtree Ridge.

NORCROSS — Norcross’ Amanda Huseonica scored the game-winning goal in the second half to defeat Mill Creek 2-1 on Tuesday.

Katie Chuckran also scored off an assist from Journey Sanders for the Blue Devils (2-0).

Wesleyan 9, Westlake 0 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan shut out visiting Westlake 9-0 on Tuesday. Abbey Mitchell scored two goals and added three assists to lead the Wolves (3-0). Izzy Moratti scored twice while T.J. Anderson had a goal and three assists. Katia Hanger, Paige Prettyman, Lexi Jerding and Sadie Prince each scored a goal for Wesleyan.

Marist 1, GAC 0 NORCROSS — Marist held off Greater Atlanta Christian 1-0 on Tuesday. The loss dropped the Spartans to 2-1 on the season.

GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER Collins Hill 7, Central Gwinnett 0 SUWANEE — Collins Hill defeated Central Gwinnett 7-0 on Tuesday. Olivia Dedels had three goals and an assist to lead the Eagles (2-1). Shea Bonacci and Ciarra Whitely also scored for Collins Hill while Kate Dougherty and Anya Stewart combined in net to record the shutout.

Peachtree Ridge 2, Northview 0 DULUTH — Peachtree Ridge defeated host Northview 2-0 on Tuesday.

Kam Downs and Erin Harris scored goals for the Lions (1-1).

Grace Green also added an assist in the victory.

Ani Heineman and Annika Lucisano combined to record the shutout in net for Peachtree Ridge.

Lanier 4, Berkmar 0 LILBURN — Lanier defeated Berkmar 4-0 on Tuesday.

Anaelle Moloka scored a hat trick to lead the Longhorns to their first victory of the season (1-2).

Andrea Soto also scored while Carmen Brizette made seven saves to record the shutout in net for Lanier.

Buford 6, Lovett 1 BUFORD — Buford evened its season record at 1-1 with a 6-1 defeat of visiting Lovett on Tuesday.

Morgan Smith led the Wolves with two goals and two assists.

Arden Paulino also scored twice while Maria Maggio had a goal and an assist and teammate Angeli Burgos

Hebron 6, Pace Academy 3 DACULA — Hebron Christian notched its first win of the season, a 6-3 win over visiting Pace Academy on Tuesday. Payton Johnson scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Lions (1-2).

Hannah Hardin scored twice and added an assist while Jadyn Steele also scored two goals in the victory.

BOYS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER Archer 3, Flowery Branch 0 LAWRENCEVILLE — Archer moved to 3-0 on the season with a 3-0 win over Flowery Branch on Tuesday.

Andy Hernandez scored a pair of goals while Jaila Angula added a goal for the Tigers.

Collins Hill 4, Central Gwinnett 1 SUWANEE — Collins Hill downed visiting Central Gwinnett 4-1 on Tuesday. Pierre Brodie, Josh Mackie, George Perez and Brian Alcantar scored for the Eagles (2-1).

Grayson 2, St. Pius 1 LOGANVILLE — Grayson opened its season by defeating visiting St. Pius 2-1 on Tuesday. Austin Casbarro and Jonathan Vargas scored goals for the Rams (1-0).

Peachtree Ridge 4, Northview 0 DULUTH — Carlos Herrera scored two goals to lead Peachtree Ridge to a 4-0 win over Northview on Tuesday.

Arish Nurani recorded the shutout in net for the Lions (2-0). James Williams and Dalton Seckinger also added

Wesleyan 11, Westlake 1 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan picked up its first win of the season with an 11-1 win over visiting Westlake on Tuesday. The Wolves are now 1-2 on the season.

GIRLS TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS Dacula 5, Elbert County 0 ELBERTON — Dacula improved to 3-0 on the season with a 5-0 sweep of Elbert County on Tuesday. Samantha Lowry, Mya Clark and Sarah Roberts won in singles for the Falcons. Emily Santerfeit and Mary Beth Lord along with Lainey Thomas and Brittany Tris won in doubles.

Lovett 3, Wesleyan 2 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan dropped a 3-2 match against Lovett on Tuesday. Lauren Alexander and Harrison Feininger won singles matches for the Wolves.

Providence 5, George Walton 0 MONROE — The Providence Christian girls swept host George Walton 5-0 on Tuesday.

Grace Almon, Alexis Trammell and Molly Legg won in singles. Rachel Skinner and Elise Wood along with Hannah Ormand and Margaret Ann Levy won in doubles for the Storm (1-2).

BOYS TENNIS BOYS TENNIS Dacula 4, Elbert County 1 ELBERTON — Dacula defeated Elbert County 4-1 on Tuesday. Chase Hamilton and Nateo Gomez won singles matches for the Falcons (2-1).

Drew Grap and Daniel Mocanu along with Lyon Nga and William Phan won in doubles for Dacula.

Lovett 4, Wesleyan 1 PEACHTREE CORNERS

— Lovett defeated host Wesleyan 4-1 on Tuesday.

Sam Lambert won in singles for the Wolves.

Providence 4, George Walton 1 MONROE — Providence Christian defeated host George Walton 4-1 on Tuesday. Chris Elam, Griffen Hendrick and Andrew Duffie won in singles. Brock Alvury and Paker Trump won in doubles for the Storm (2-1).

BOYS LACROSSE BOYS LACROSSE Wesleyan 14, Peachtree Ridge 13 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan held on to defeat Peachtree Ridge 14-13 on Tuesday. Garrett Hangartner scored five goals and added an assist to lead the Wolves (1-0). Rawley Smith scored four times while teammate Sid Brendel scored a goal and added four assists in the victory.

Payne Durham scored five goals to lead the Lions (0-1).

Sean Conley also scored three goals for Peachtree Ridge.

Mill Creek 6, GAC 4 NORCROSS — Mill Creek opened its season with a 6-4 road win over Greater Atlanta Christian on Tuesday. Bailey Williams scored three goals to lead the Hawks.

Noah Miller recorded two assists while goalie Zach Phillips played a strong game in net for Mill Creek.

Jonathan Rose scored twice for GAC (0-1). Bo Powell and Trey Wood also scored goals while Peter Klueber made 12 saves in net for the Spartans.

GIRLS LACROSSE GIRLS LACROSSE Woodward Academy 11, Wesleyan 7 COLLEGE PARK — Woodward Academy held on to defeat Wesleyan 11-7 on Tuesday. Lindsey Hayes and Chloe Hangartner each scored three goals for the Wolves (0-1). Molly Bradach and Gabby Hernandez had strong games on defense for Wesleyan.

From Staff Reports

behind the Stingrays’ net.

Frazee sent the puck out NORTH CHARLESfront where Murovich TON, S.C. — The Atlanta collected the pass, deked Gladiators led 2-0 and around Cannata and scored his 13th goal of the then were swamped by South Carolina down the season.

The lead through stretch in a 4-2 loss Tuesday at the North Charles- intermission, but South Carolina began chipping ton Coliseum. away four minutes into The Gladiators scored the second period when just 4:29 into the game when Derek Nesbitt found Dominic Monardo took advantage of a Gladiators Tommy Vannelli at the point. The rookie defend- line change to score on a partial breakaway. er flung a wrist shot at The Stingrays tied it goalie Joe Cannata which on Joey Leach’s shot was turned aside with from the point which a pad save. But Connor deflected off a body in Gaarder pounced on the rebound for his sixth goal front of goalie Matt Ginn at 14:40. of the season.

Alex Brooks pushed Tyler Murovich the Stingrays ahead 4:35 doubled Atlanta’s lead at 13:10 of the first. Thomas into the third and Andrew Frazee gained possession Cheriwchan added the insurance goal at 18:22. after a hard forecheck

Coaches announce all-Region 6 honors From Staff Reports Mill Creek headlined the All-Region 6-AAAAAAA Basketball Teams, which were announced this week after voting from the league’s coaches.

The Hawks earned two top individual awards — girls coach of the year to Ashley Phillips and boys co-player of the year to Christian Mancillas.

Mancillas shared the boys honor with Peachtree Ridge’s Connor Heyward.

Duluth’s Endia Banks was selected as girls player of the year, while the boys coach of the year was Mountain View’s B.J. Roy. The rest of the allregion selections are as follows: All-Region 6-AAAAAAA Boys First team Kalu Ezikpe, Discovery Adam Flagler, Duluth

Spencer Rodgers, Mountain View Kenny Stanciel, Collins Hill Devin Vassell, Peachtree Ridge Second team Jalen Hodges, Duluth Will Huzzie, Duluth Justin Lee, Collins Hill JaQuan Morris, Collins Hill Ethan Smith, North Gwinnett Honorable mention: Jaylen Bussey, Discovery; Max Clark, Collins Hill; Matty Dobbs, Mill Creek; Jalen Hayes, Mountain View; Mikey Joseph, North Gwinnett; Miles Long, Mountain View; Jaden Stanley, Discovery Girls First team Jessica Belcher, North Gwinnett Brianna Dixon, Duluth Lilian Kennedy, Mountain View Jada Rice, Collins Hill Morgan Simmons, Mill Creek Second team Alanni Brown, North Gwinnett Bria Harmon, Collins Hill Javyn Nicholson, Collins Hill Torey Walker, Duluth Wynter Webb, Mill Creek Honorable mention: Kamryn Collins, Mountain View; Katherine Fourie, Collins Hill; Jalea Gray, Peachtree Ridge; Nia Lee, Collins Hill; Bridget Mukasa, Mill Creek; Kyasia Overstreet, Discovery; Jaron Stallworth, Collins Hill; Zaniaya Williams, Duluth

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston...............36..19.....655...... — Toronto...............32..23.....582........4 New York............23..33.... .411...13.5 Philadelphia.......21..34.....382......15 Brooklyn...............9..46.... .164......27 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Washington........33..21.... .611...... — Atlanta...............32..23.....582..... 1.5 Charlotte............24..31.....436.....9.5 Miami.................24..32.....429......10 Orlando..............21..36.....368...13.5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland...........37..16.....698...... — Indiana...............29..26.....527........9 Chicago.............26..29.....473......12 Detroit................26..30.....464...12.5 Milwaukee..........24..30.....444...13.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio.......42..13.... .764...... — Houston.............40..17.....702........3 Memphis............34..23.....596........9 Dallas.................22..33.....400......20 New Orleans......22..34.....393...20.5 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Utah...................34..22.....607...... — Oklahoma City...31..25.....554........3 Denver...............25..30.....455.....8.5 Portland.............23..32.... .418...10.5 Minnesota..........21..34.....382...12.5 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State......46....9.....836...... — L.A. Clippers......34..21.... .618......12 Sacramento.......23..32.... .418......23 L.A. Lakers......... 19..37.....339... 27.5 Phoenix.............. 17..39.....304...29.5 Monday’s Games Philadelphia 105, Charlotte 99 San Antonio 110, Indiana 106 Memphis 112, Brooklyn 103 Orlando 116, Miami 107 Washington 120, Oklahoma City 98 Milwaukee 102, Detroit 89 Boston 111, Dallas 98

Denver 132, Golden State 110 L.A. Clippers 88, Utah 72 New Orleans 110, Phoenix 108 Atlanta 109, Portland 104, OT Tuesday’s Games Toronto at Chicago, late Cleveland at Minnesota, late Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s Games San Antonio at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Miami at Houston, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 9 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

New York at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m.

College Monday’s Games EAST Bucknell 75, Colgate 58 Fairfield 69, Rider 67 Furman 80, VMI 52 Louisville 76, Syracuse 72, OT Monmouth-NJ 102, Siena 82 Maryland — E. Shore 82, BethuneCookman 81 Coppin St. 83, Delaware State 75 Howard 70, Morgan St. 67 SOUTH Appalachian St. 83, Georgia Southern 78 Coastal Carolina 65, Georgia St 64 South Carolina State 72, No. Carolina A&T 65 Texas Tech 84, Baylor 78 North Carolina Central 78, Florida A&M 73 Louisiana-Lafayette 87, South Alabama 61 Troy 73, Louisiana-Monroe 72 Texas State 62, Arkansas St. 58 Grambling State 61, Prairie View A&M 58

Golf PGA Tour PGA Money Leaders Through February 13 Trn Money 1. Hideki Matsuyama..............6....... $4,368,498 2. Justin Thomas....................6....... $3,802,167 3. Jordan Spieth.....................4....... $2,243,900 4. Pat Perez...........................8....... $2,234,435 5. Jon Rahm..........................7....... $1,794,145 6. Brendan Steele..................7........$1,743,127 7. Mackenzie Hughes...........10....... $1,542,646 8. Gary Woodland..................7....... $1,365,637 9. Charles Howell III...............8....... $1,322,037 10. Rod Pampling...................8....... $1,312,387 11. Hudson Swafford...............7....... $1,251,805 12. Daniel Berger...................6........$1,159,711 13. Cody Gribble....................9....... $1,152,195 14. Adam Hadwin...................8........$1,100,901 15. Russell Knox....................6....... $1,038,335

Southern 81, Mississippi Valley State 72 Jackson State 71, Texas Southern 62 Texas-Arlington 71, Little Rock 55 MIDWEST Alcorn St. 70, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 58 Kansas 84, West Virginia 80 Villanova 75, DePaul 62 Tuesday’s Games EAST VCU 91. St. Joseph’s 81 Liberty 55, High Point 52 Canisius 89, Iona 83 George Mason 93, Richmond 70 Notre Dame 84, Boston College 76 Virginia Tech 66, Pittsburgh 63 SOUTH Central Florida 71, Tulsa 53 MIDWEST Kentucky 83, Tennessee 58 Buffalo 99, Central Michigan 93 Akron 71, Toledo 65 Purdue 74, Rutgers 55 Kent St. 74, Miami (OH) 72 Today’s Games EAST LIU Brooklyn at St. Francis (NY), 6 p.m.

Xavier at Providence, 6:30 p.m.

Winthrop at Longwood, 7 p.m.

Chattanooga at VMI, 7 p.m.

Maine at New Hampshire, 7 p.m.

American U. at Lafayette, 7 p.m.

Massachusetts at Duquesne, 7 p.m.

Fordham at Rhode Island, 7 p.m.

La Salle at St. Bonaventure, 7 p.m.

MD Baltimore City at Albany, 7 p.m.

Stony Brook at Hartford, 7 p.m.

Vermont at Massachusetts Lowell, 7 p.m.

Boston U at Colgate, 7 p.m.

Navy at Lehigh, 7 p.m.

Army at Holy Cross, 7 p.m.

Bucknell at Loyola-Maryland, 7:30 p.m.

Creighton at Seton Hall, 8 p.m.

South Carolina State at Norfolk State, 8 p.m.

Duke at Virginia, 9 p.m.

SOUTH Arkansas at South Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

Presbyterian at N.C. Asheville, 7 p.m.

Furman at Western Carolina, 7 p.m.

16. Webb Simpson.................8.......... $962,994 17. Justin Rose.......................3...........$927,230 18. Kelly Kraft.........................8.......... $922,260 19. Keegan Bradley................8.......... $910,259 20. Scott Piercy......................9.......... $892,628 21. Luke List...........................9...........$887,278 22. Chris Kirk.........................9.......... $834,254 23. Cheng-Tsung Pan..........10.......... $818,413 24. Brooks Koepka.................4.......... $798,250 25. Henrik Stenson................1...........$787,000 26. Dustin Johnson................4.......... $766,600 27. Brian Harman...................9.......... $761,695 28. Martin Laird......................7.......... $749,506 29. Bill Haas...........................5.......... $733,707 30. Francesco Molinari..........4.......... $732,363 31. Chez Reavie.....................8.......... $716,215 32. Lucas Glover....................7.......... $713,438 33. Patton Kizzire...................7.......... $676,644 34. Brandt Snedeker..............5.......... $651,353 35. Ryan Moore.....................5.......... $648,046 36. Tony Finau.......................9.......... $644,931

Samford at East Tennessee St., 7 p.m.

Temple at East Carolina, 7 p.m.

Cincinnati at South Florida, 7 p.m.

Radford at Gardner-Webb, 7 p.m.

Wofford at NC-Greensboro, 7 p.m.

George Washington at Davidson, 7 p.m.

Campbell at Charleston Southern, 7:30 p.m.

Georgia Tech at Miami-Florida, 8 p.m.

North Carolina at N.C. State, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma St. at Texas Christian, 9 p.m.

Tulane at Southern Methodist, 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Wichita St. at Southern Illinois, 7 p.m.

Maryland at Northwestern, 7 p.m.

Iowa St. at Kansas St., 7 p.m.

North Dakota State at IUPU — Ft. Wayne, 7 p.m.

Indiana - Purdue at South Dakota State, 8 p.m.

Indiana St. at Loyola-Chicago, 8 p.m.

Bradley at Northern Iowa, 8 p.m.

Alabama at Missouri, 8:30 p.m.

St. John’s at Butler, 8:30 p.m.

Illinois St. at Missouri St., 9 p.m.

Indiana at Minnesota, 9 p.m.

WEST Texas A&M CC at Incarnate Word, 8:30 p.m.

Nevada at Air Force, 9 p.m.

Cal Poly SLO at CSU Northridge, 10 p.m.

San Jose St. at Fresno St., 10 p.m.

San Diego St. at Utah St., 10 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Signed LHP Chris Narveson to a minor league contract.

MINNESOTA TWINS—Signed OF Ceasar Salazar to a minor league contract.

TAMPA BAY RAYS—Designated RHP Eddie Gamboa for assignment.

Signed RHP Nathan Eovaldi to a one-year, $2 million contract.

TEXAS RANGERS—Acquired RHP Eddie Gamboa from the Tampa Bay

37. Jamie Lovemark...............9...........$607,499 38. Derek Fathauer................8.......... $603,207 39. Anirban Lahiri...................5.......... $592,802 40. Kevin Kisner.....................6.......... $575,827 41. Paul Casey.......................6.......... $552,946 42. J.J. Spaun......................10.......... $548,493 43. Camilo Villegas................7.......... $538,478 44. Louis Oosthuizen.............3.......... $536,914 45. Michael Kim.....................8.......... $534,679 46. Rickie Fowler...................3.......... $530,133 47. Sean O’Hair......................6.......... $529,549 48. Marc Leishman................5.......... $519,413 49. Emiliano Grillo.................7.......... $514,936 50. Kevin Streelman...............9.......... $505,887 51. Billy Horschel....................6.......... $494,990 52. Kyle Stanley.....................7.......... $492,959 53. Patrick Rodgers...............8.......... $475,390 54. Russell Henley.................7.......... $475,390 55. Ollie Schniederjans..........8...........$463,016 56. Patrick Reed....................6.......... $456,810 57. Stewart Cink.....................8.......... $451,142

Rays for a Player To Be Named Later.

Placed RF Jake Diekman on the 60day DL. Placed DH Prince Fielder on the 60-day DL. National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Placed LHP Jacob Lindgren on the 60-day DL. CINCINNATI REDS—Claimed RHP Nefi Ogando off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Placed RHP Homer Bailey on the 60-day DL. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Signed SS Nick Noonan to a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS— Signed PG Briante Weber to a second 10-day contract.

TORONTO RAPTORS—Acquired PF Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for SF Terrence Ross and a 2017 first-round draft pick.

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS—Named Chris Hewitt secondary coach.

Promoted assistant strength and conditioning coach Juney Barnett to strength and conditioning coach.

Promoted defensive assistant Mike Macdonald to defensive backs coach. Promoted defensive coaching assistant Drew Wilkins to assistant defensive line coach.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Resigned DT Abry Jones to a four-year, $16 million contract.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS— Named Richard Smith linebackers coach.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Named Andre Carter assistant defensive line coach.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS— Signed RB Glenn Gronkowski.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed LB Akil Blount, LB Jason Fanaika, C Kyle Friend, DB Devonte Johnson, C Mike Matthews, and RB Trey Williams.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS— Named Anthony Perkins assistant to the head coach. Named Danny Breyer defensive assistant. Named Skyler Fulton offensive assistant.

Named Zack Grossi offensive quality

58. Jim Herman.....................8.......... $445,733 59. Phil Mickelson..................5.......... $441,262 60. Geoff Ogilvy.....................7.......... $440,177 61. Kevin Na...........................7.......... $425,128 62. Harris English..................7.......... $421,807 63. James Hahn.....................8.......... $416,085 64. Jason Day........................3.......... $409,800 65. Blayne Barber..................7.......... $409,514 66. Greg Owen......................5...........$397,700 67. Seung-Yul Noh...............10.......... $395,249 68. Cameron Smith................9.......... $395,064 69. Chad Campbell................9.......... $393,756 70. Jhonattan Vegas..............7.......... $390,725 71. Nick Taylor......................10.......... $381,723 72. John Huh.........................9.......... $379,280 73. Rory McIlroy.....................1.......... $372,000 74. Bud Cauley.......................8.......... $368,587 75. Ryan Blaum.....................9.......... $353,650 76. Zach Johnson..................4.......... $344,175 77. Graham DeLaet................6.......... $332,888 78. Byeong-Hun An................4.......... $330,986

control coach.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL IOWA—Named Kelton Copeland wide receivers coach. Named Tim Polasek offensive line coach.

KANSAS STATE—Named Collin Klein quarterbacks coach.

MICHIGAN STATE—Suspended Curtis Blackwell indefinitely for violating team rules.

OKLAHOMA STATE—Named John Wozniak running backs coach.

PITTSBURGH—Named Charlie Partridge defensive line coach.

SOUTH CAROLINA—Named Corey Miller assistant strength and conditioning coach. Named Matt Lindsey director of player personnel.

Promoted Robbie Liles to director of football operations.

SOUTH FLORIDA—Announced S Austin Hudson will leave the program as a graduate and transfer to Oregon State.

SYRACUSE—Suspended DL Jaquwan Nelson and DB Devon Clarke indefinitely for an incident that occurred off the field.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES—Activated D Zach Bogosian from injured reserve.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Recalled RW Oliver Bjorkstrand from Cleveland (AHL).

DALLAS STARS—Activated C Jason Spezza from injured reserve.

EDMONTON OILERS—Activated RW Iiro Pakarinen from injured reserve.

MINNESOTA WILD—Assigned C Tyler Graovac to Iowa (AHL).

MONTREAL CANADIENS—Fired head coach Michel Therrien. Named Claude Julien head coach.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Activated D Jon Merrill from injured reserve.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Activated C Evgeni Malkin from injured reserve.

ST. LOUIS BLUES—Recalled C Wade Megan from Chicago (AHL).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Recalled C Brendan Gaunce from Utica (AHL).

WINNIPEG JETS—Recalled D Julian Melchiori from Manitoba (AHL).

79. Whee Kim........................7.......... $330,220 80. Tyrone Van Aswegen......10.......... $323,419 81. Shane Lowry....................4.......... $314,677 82. Johnson Wagner..............7.......... $303,008 83. Richy Werenski................9.......... $302,908 84. Scott Stallings..................8.......... $299,960 85. William McGirt..................7.......... $292,227 86. Jason Kokrak...................8...........$287,579 87. Robert Garrigus................8.......... $279,279 88. Michael Thompson...........8.......... $272,871 89. Branden Grace................4.......... $272,840 90. Sergio Garcia...................2.......... $271,500 91. Cameron Percy.................6.......... $270,252 92. Matt Kuchar......................5.......... $268,900 93. Adam Scott.......................2.......... $268,500 94. Robert Streb....................8.......... $268,400 95. Grayson Murray...............7.......... $266,356 96. Dominic Bozzelli..............8.......... $264,714 97. Martin Flores....................8.......... $261,946 98. Troy Merritt.......................9.......... $258,768 99. Si Woo Kim......................8...........$257,750

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PUBLIC HEARINGS STATE BOARD MEMBER TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 2, 2017 Lisa Kinnemore to Host State Board of Education Fourth District Public Hearing The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the Fourth Congressional District on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

The meeting will be held from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Southwest DeKalb High School, 2863 Kelley Chapel Road, Decatur, Georgia 30034.

The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding performance and problems of public education.

Persons wishing to speak should sign in upon arrival.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Debbie Caputo at 404-657-7410.

The Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need assistance or auxiliary aids for participation in this public forum are invited to make their needs known to Mrs. Debbie Caputo at (404) 657-7410, no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.

928-470120, 2/15,22 PUBLIC NOTICE The Homer M. Stark Law Library Board of Gwinnett County will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 1 at Noon in the conference room of the Administrative Office of the Courts, Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, located at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA. The public is invited to attend. For additional information, please contact Pam Baxter, Deputy Court Administrator, Gwinnett Judicial Circuit at 770-822-8564.

Gwinnett County Government will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice (seven working days).

Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to Michael Plonowski, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, telephone number 770-8228015.

928-470219, 2/15 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Hall County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Hall County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway.

Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Hall County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627).

928-469651, 2/15,22 GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD REGISTRATIONS AND ELECTIONS PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the offices of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Conference Room C, located at 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Dated this 9th day of February 2017.

-sLynn Ledford Elections Director Voter 111716 928-470221, 2/15

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

Pleasantdale Storage of Doraville shall conduct an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com to conclude on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at 10:00am Unit #B78 – Omar Rivera– Unit said to contain: Deep Freezer. Hot Water Heater.

4 High Top Tables. 6 Bar Stools. Steam Table. Bar Fridge. 2 Tailgate Coolers.

Table Umbrella. Cooper Piping. Restaurant Dishes. Dish Racks. Patio Chair.

Unit #208 – Sarah Slaton– Unit said to contain: Speaker Box (auto). Child’s Bike. Motorized Scooter. Kids Toys. 10 Bags/Boxes. Foot Spa. 929-469412, 2/8,15 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on February 28, 2017 U-Haul Company of Atlanta North-East will be offering for sale under the contractual landlords lien process by public auction the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods. U-Haul reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Payment will be made in cash only. The sale will begin at 1150 Dogwood Dr Se, Conyers, Ga at 8:30 am and continue to each location as follows. Location stops subject to change or cancel.

-1150 Dogwood Dr, Conyers, Ga 30012 -4360 Covington Hwy, Decatur, Ga 30035 -4940 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, Ga 30083 -855 Northern Clarkston, Ga 30021

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-2040 Scenic Hwy, Snellville, Ga 30078 – ALONDRA JONES-1429, MARC GRIMES-1600, CLAY JONES-1235, AUNDREA STIDOL-0002, TRACEY ARMSTRONG-0102, RONNIE OWENS-0211 -3804 Buford Dr, Buford, Ga 30315 – MONIQUE JONES-0336, JACQUELINE STEPHENS-0339, TIFFANY WINCHESTER-FORD-0022, CAMERON SHERMAN-0394, EVETTE HODGES-0259, DANA CUNNINGHAM-0251, JACQUELINE SHROPETULOS-0401, FABIOLA OLIBERA-0305, JAMES WILSON III – 0261 -4211 McEver Rd, Oakwood, Ga 30012(No Sale!!)

929-470648, 2/15,22 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 814 Buford Drive Lawrenceville Ga, 30043 to satisfy a lien on March 8th 2017 at approx.2:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com Name Unit # General Description of Property Sinessa B Weathington 511 Roderick Anton Martin 153 Reshada Victorine 296 929-470119, 2/15,22

ZONINGS GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. SUP2017-00001 — AP-

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PLICANT: LAWRENCEVILLE RENTALS, INC.; OWNER: MONARCH RIVER EXCHANGE, LLC; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR TRUCK RENTAL; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 033 PARCEL 107; 1000 BLOCK OF DULUTH HIGHWAY; 2100 BLOCK OF RIVERSIDE PARKWAY; 9001000 BLOCKS OF LAKES PARKWAY; 22.97 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS SUP2017-00006 — APPLICANT: ALEX TSYNMAN; OWNER: GREEN IMPLEMENTATION GROUP, LLC & READ NORCROSS, LLC; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A M-1 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE, HEAVY/CIVIL CONSTRUCTION/LOGGING; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 184 PARCEL 266 & DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 201 PARCEL 007A; 4200 BLOCK OF STEVE REYNOLDS BOULEVARD; 1500 BLOCK OF BEAVER RUIN ROAD; 10.19 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS P&D PC TBL 3-7 934-470620, 2/15

ZONED R-ZT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 048 PARCELS 451 & 452; 1500 BLOCK OF OX BRIDGE WAY; 0.20 ACRE. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00012 — APPLICANT: PARADISE GROUP, LLC; OWNER: HARMONY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE LUBRICATION; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 057 PARCEL 048; 4800 BLOCK OF STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY; 0.99 ACRE. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER P&D PC/BOC 3-7 & 3-28 934-470623, 2/15

GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITION, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. RZC2017-00008 — APPLICANT: ROBERT JACKSON WILSON; OWNER: LUYEN PIEPER; REZONING OF C-2 TO C-3; AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 232 PARCEL 047; 3500 BLOCK OF SATELLITE BOULEVARD; 0.37 ACRE. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS RZC2017-00009 — APPLICANT: BARBARA BANKS & RENE BANKS SEAWELL C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNER: BARBARA BANKS & RENE BANKS SEAWELL C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; REZONING OF RA-200 TO C-1; RESTAURANT (DRIVE-IN OR DRIVETHRU FAST FOOD)(BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 1 LAND LOT 001 PARCEL 452; 2800 BLOCK OF HAMILTON MILL ROAD; 4.24 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00011 — APPLICANT: BARBARA BANKS & RENE BANKS SEAWELL C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNER: BARBARA BANKS & RENE BANKS SEAWELL C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-1 (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A RESTAURANT (DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THRU FAST FOOD) (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 1 LAND LOT 001 PARCEL 452; 2800 BLOCK OF HAMILTON MILL ROAD; 4.24 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZC2017-00010 — APPLICANT: R. JAMES HALSEMA; OWNER: BEAVER RUIN 14593, LLC; REZONING OF C-1 & C-2 TO C-2; RETAIL CENTER (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 158A PARCELS 032, 033, 034, & 035; 800 BLOCK OF BEAVER RUIN ROAD; 4200 BLOCK OF BURNS ROAD; 2.55 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS RZR2017-00004 — APPLICANT: BLUE RIVER DEVELOPMENT, LLC C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNERS: EDWARD GROVE, LENNY EN, ATLANTIS NATIONAL INVESTMENTS, LLC, EDDIE MONTGOMERY, JR., & ALEXANDRINA STOICA HOLT; REZONING OF R-75, C-2, & O-I TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 128 PARCELS 099 & 003, DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 129 PARCELS 008, 009, 010, & 405, & DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 130A PARCEL 204; 0-100 BLOCKS OF BETHESDA CHURCH ROAD; RONALD REAGAN PARKWAY (RAMP); 23.42 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/ HOWARD RZR2017-00005 — APPLICANT: MICHAEL J. CASWELL; OWNERS: OTIS P. & SANDRA JONES; REZONING OF R-100 TO R-75; SINGLEFAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 053 PARCELS 009 & 068; 1400 BLOCK OF AZALEA DRIVE; 18.46 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD CIC2017-00007 – APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNER: TROUT PROPERTIES AT SCENIC OVERLOOK, LLC C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 086 PARCEL 628; 1000 BLOCK OF SCENIC HIGHWAY; 1300 BLOCK OF SCENIC PINES DRIVE; 1.34 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER CIC2017-00008 – APPLICANT: 27TH GROUP, INC. C/O ANDERSEN, TATE & CARR, PC; OWNER: SUN & CHRIS ENTERPRISE, INC. C/O ANDERSEN, TATE & CARR, PC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2 (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 184 PARCEL 009B; 1200 BLOCK OF BEAVER RUIN ROAD; 4000 BLOCK OF ARC WAY; 1.27 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS CIC2017-00009 – APPLICANT: KRIS PRICE; OWNER: RIVERSIDE GABLE LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING FOR PROPERTY Z

FORECLOSURES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Georgia, Gwinnett County Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given

by Hugo Santillana to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS�) as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated June 23, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 49619, Page 559, Gwinnett County, Georgia records, having been modified at Deed Book 52801, Page 486, and Deed Book 53830, Page 649, aforesaid records and as last transferred to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 53264, Page 750, Gwinnett County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $222,130.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Gwinnett County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2017, to wit: April 4, 2017, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 185 of the 5th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia, being Lot 24, Block B, Unit 6, Chandler Woods Estates Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 110, Pages 22-23, Gwinnett County, Georgia records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.

The improvements thereto being known as 567 Cattail Ives Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Being the same property conveyed to Hugo Santillana from Legacy State Bank by Warranty Deed dated August 28, 2008 and recorded on September 10, 2008 in Book 49066, Page 41, as Instrument No. 0091740, among the land records of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Also being the same property conveyed to Legacy State Bank from Legacy State Bank, attorney-in-fact for Innovative Design Enterprises, Inc., by Deed Under Power of Sale, dated November 6, 2007 and recorded November 14, 2007, in Book 48424, Page 891, as Instrument No. 0155523, among the land records of Gwinnett County, Georgia. This said sale was made by Legacy State Bank under and by virtue of the power and authority granted to Legacy State Bank in a Deed to Secure Debt, executed July 11, 2005 in favor of Legacy State Bank recorded in Deed Book 47573, Page 183, among the land records of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 567 Cattail Ives Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Hugo Santillana or tenant or tenants.

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

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Attention: Loss Mitigation Department 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 200-A Anaheim, CA 92806 1-888-788-7306 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in OC.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require the s

FORECLOSURES secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.

This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as attorney in fact for Hugo Santillana Martin & Brunavs 5775 Glenridge Drive Building D, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30328 404.982.0088 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MBFC16-381 9 5 0 - 4 7 0 4 0 2 , 2/15,23,3/1,8,15,22,29

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36 temporary, full-time landscaping & groundskeeping workers needed in Gwinnett, Fulton, and Cherokee Counties, GA, beginning on or about 04/01/2017 and ending on or about 11/30/2017.

Job duties include landscaping and maintaining grounds using hand or power tools or equipment. All work is performed outdoors during all types of weather conditions. Must be able to lift and carry 75#. Must be able to lift 75# to shoulder height repetitively throughout the working day. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $12.98 per hour.

No minimum education requirement.

JOB FAIR MICRO-HAND SOLDERERS AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLERS

On-the-job training not available.

Expected working hours are 7AM to 3PM, Mon-Sat, with irregular hours, some overtime available but not guaranteed.

O-T hourly wage is $19.47. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. The employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job. Workers may be required to submit to random drug and alcohol testing at no cost to the worker. The employer may make authorized deductions for repayment of cash advances or loans; repayment of overpayment of wages to the worker; payment for articles which the worker has voluntarily purchased from the employer; or, recovery of any loss to the employer due to the worker’s damage, beyond normal wear and tear, or loss of equipment where it is shown that the worker is responsible.

DIRECT HIRE, FULL-TIME POSITIONS ST ND 1 AND 2 SHIFT AVAILABILITY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Transportation and subsistence to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost reimbursed, if the worker completes half the employment period. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer.

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Applicants should report or send resumes to Greenscape Services, Inc., PO Box 263, Newland, NC 28657, or email hcls1956@yahoo.com, or to Gwinnett WIA Career Center, 3885 Crestwood Pkwy NW, Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30096, (770) 806-2020, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order number GA947909695.

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WESTBURY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER We are in need of the following positions.

Please join our team! • Assistant Director of Nurses • RN Night Supervisor • LPN/Charge Nurses - ALL Shifts • Dietary Aide • Cook • Maintenance Assistant • Housekeeper We are located behind Rockdale Medical Center, our address is 1420 Milstead Road, Conyers, GA 30012 or Call us at 770-483-3902 HOUSE HELP WANTED Seeking full-time day time help with house duties including grocery shopping, errands, dry cleaning, light cooking, some laundry, etc. • Applicant must live within 7 miles of Neely Farm Subdivision, Peachtree Corners, Ga • Hours are 7:30 AM (8:30 AM on Wednesdays) to 6 PM. • Applicants must like cats - 2 sweet indoor cats must be cared for and taken to grooming appointments every 2 weeks. • Assistance also needed occasionally driving 16 year old son to appointments. • Toyota Sequoia is provided during work hours for errands.

Competitive pay is negotiable.

Interested, qualified applicants should email their resume/past job experience to Carol Larner at larnerorders@ comcast.net Please provide contact information.

IT/COMPUTER Norcross, GA openings.

Travel not required, but candidates must be willing to relocate to unanticipated locations across the country per contract demand. Fax resume referencing job code to HR Department at Softpath System, LLC at 404-3151558. (1) Sr. Software Engineers: Develop Data Warehouse and report solutions working on technologies Informatica Power Center, SSRS, Oracle BIP Publisher and Business Objects, etc. Job code# SSL0112017SSE. (2) Sr. Software Developers: Provide solutions in MDM and Data Warehouse (DWH) applications, etc. Job code# SSL0122017SSD. SOLDERERS/ ASSEMBLERS Fischer Connectors is seeking multiple employees for direct hire for experienced micro-hand solderers/ assemblers. We have availability for both shifts; 1st shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 2nd shift is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Overtime will be available on both shifts.

All qualified candidates may submit their resumes for immediate consideration. Fischer Connectors Inc. offers a competitive compensation and generous benefit package. Immediate availability.

Fischer Connectors, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

M/F/V/D Apply To: Fischer Connectors Inc. diane.nolan@fischer connectors.com

3240 BUFORD DRIVE ACROSS FROM THE MALL OF GA

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FULL TIME Landscape Laborer - Temporary, full-time 4/1/2017-11/17/2017.

25 jobs w/ Unlimited Landscaping & Turf Management, Inc., Buford, GA & job sites in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett & Hall cntys.

Use hand/power tools/ equip. Lay sod, mow, trim, plant, water, fertilize, dig, and rake. Entry lvl/req’s suprvsn. No exp. req’d/will train. Lift/ carry 50lbs, when nec.

Employer paid preemployment drug testing req’d.40 hr/wk 6:30 AM-3:00 PM M-F. Sat. req’d, when nec. Wage is no less than $12.98/ hr (OT varies @ $19.47/ hr). Transport (incl. meals &, as nec, lodging) to place of employ provided or paid to wkrs residing outside normal commute distance by completion of 50% of job period. Return transport provided or paid to same wkrs if wkr completes job period or is dismissed early.

Wkrs are guaranteed offer of 3/4 of work hrs each 12-wk period.

Tools, supplies, equip, & uniform & daily trans. to/from wksite from central loc provided at no cost. Potential deduct for reasonable cost of lodging may apply. Emplr may assist to secure wkr-paid lodging if needed. Emplr provides incidental transport btw job sites.

Interview req’d. Fax resume to (770) 2717853 or apply at: Career Center, 2756 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504, (706) 535-5484.

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DISPLAY ADS INDEPENDENT CONTRACT CARRIER, PT EARN EXTRA CA$H Part Time Independent Contract Carriers needed to deliver newspapers to residential Rockdale and Fayette County areas. Earn $1000 to $1500 per month(paid weekly). Must be able to cover fuel costs for the first week of operation. Contract position. 1099 issued at end of year. Hours 1:00am to 6:00am Mon - Sun (can vary slightly). Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, current insurance required. Must have your own substitute if you can’t deliver your route. Responses must be sent to: ajcfulfillmentadmins@ coxinc.com and should include name, zip code and phone number.

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PUBLIC AUCTION 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: 2801 N Berkeley Lake Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 770.856.9676 February 22, 2017 12:00PM Azelia Cutts 5304 Household goods Kelley Jay 2205 Blank Queenie Bell 0515 Household goods Sisson Delores

0422 Blank Life Changers Family Worship Center 5504 Church goods Darryl Jackson 2407 Blank Life Changers Family Worship Center 4103 Church goods Robert Ray Drummond IV 530 Boxes, mattresses, sofa Willie Upshaw 0605 Tools Brent Patton 3101 Bed, Boxes Seong Kim 0207 Furniture Kelly Nelke 0326 Household Goods, Furniture Teresa Clark 5302 Household Goods Brigette Walker 2508 8-10 boxes Keisha Wright 2203 Household goods, clothing Darren Hutcherson 0541 Couple boxes and bags Ryane Lee 0307 Household goods, 1 bedroom apartment William Yi 0333 Office Goods/furniture Ashley Dix 1404 Table and six chairs, couch, chair Vincent Carroll 0305 Office furniture 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.

929-469411, 2/8,15

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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4878 Manhattan Drive Buford, GA 30518

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Kristy Marshall Bein

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1551 Jamnar Road Snellville, GA 30078 770-972-3811 kristymarshallhomes@gmail.com www.kmarshall@bbhsgeorgia.com www .kmarshall@bbhsgeorgia.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045 1359 GREAT OAKS CT.

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 3931 MISSION LANE CT.

MONROE, GA 30656 506 MORGANS LANDING

GRAYSON, GA 30017 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE

GWINNETT•SNELLVILLE 6BR/5.5BA Elegant 4 Sided Brick with Terrace Level Walk-Out Basement, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops / Stainless Steel Appliances, Master Suite On Main, Media Room, Rec Room, Exercise Room. Large Backyard. $449,500 Olivia Buckmon

Beacham & Co. Realtors 678-923-3232

BEAUTIFUL HOME! HUD CASE # 105-305453 4BR/2.5BA TRADITIONAL HOME • Separate Living/ Dining Room • Kitchen with Center Island • Family Room with Fireside Fireplace Insured with Escrow.

EHO - $210,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com MONROE, GA 30655 3595 BRISCOE DR.

PRICE REDUCTION! 5BR/3BA RANCH With Full Finished Basement! On 1.22 Acres. Vaulted Family Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Oversized Kitchen with Breakfast Area.

Split Bedroom Plan.

EHO - $189,900 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

BACK ON THE MARKET!!!

HUD Case #105-284248 3BR/2BA Ranch with • Stone Front • Sits On A Large Cul-De-Sac Lot • Family Room with Fireside Fireplace • Separate Dining, Views To Sun-Room & Spacious Kitchen.

FHA Insured w/Escrow. $165,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

ELEGANT TRADITIONAL! Lovely 4BR & 2.5BA 2 Story is Simply Elegant!! • Open Floor Plan • Family Room with Fireplace • Includes An Above Ground Pool.

EHO • $175,900 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

MONROE, GA 30656 2300 ACORN WAY

935 LITTLE RIVER RD

BACK ON MARKET! Brick Front 2-Story On Huge .66 Corner Lot • New Carpet • Formal Living / Dining Rooms • Open Kitchen • Family Room • 2nd Kitchen in Finished Basement EHO • $229,900 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 3174 PATE ROAD

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HOUSES FOR SALE

STUNNING LISTING! Beautiful 2 Story with Massive Space and Extensive Moldings & Trim. Sits On Full Unfinished Basement.

5BR/4.5BA. A Must See! $415,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

$469,900 Well appointed 5BR/5BA 4-sided brick traditional w/full daylight basement. Hardwoods, coffered ceilings, gourmet kitchen w/ breakfast area & bar, stainless dbl ovens, gas downdraft, desk/ workstation, & butler’s pantry. FMLS 5801993 For more information visit kristymarshallhomes@gmail.com or contact Kristy Marshall Bein 404-694-9971

JUST LISTED! 4BR/2.5BA SPLIT LEVEL HOME! Perfect for First Time Homebuyer. Home Has Brick Front Exterior & Sits On Private Wooded Fenced Lot. Open Floor Plan & Large Bedrooms.

Within Walking Distance From Snellville Middle School. $140,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

COVINGTON LAWNWOOD CEMETERY: 2 LOTS, Section E, Lot 6, Spaces 1 & 2. $4000.

Call 404-376-7812

EATONTON, GA 31024 210 RIVER LAKE DR.

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

One on Singleton Road & One on Law’ville-Suwanee Road! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Off Street Parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT

GORGEOUS LAKE LOT! Beautiful Shaded Lake Lot With Hardwoods With Great Views of Lake Oconee.

EHO • $245,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com Reynold’s Landing/ Greene County Waterfront lake lot/ gated. Golf membership available. Dock/ lift. 1080 Paloma Drive. $279k.

Call 706-718-0165.

GARAGE SALES LAWRENCEVILLE

Kids Consignment Sale!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots.

770-513-3151

JEEP WRANGLER, SPORT 4.0, 1998 Red With Black Top, Lift Kit, New Tires, Many Extras. Looks & Drives Great! $7900.

770-519-3438

APPLIANCES

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2 Communities!

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025

UNDER CONTRACT! HUD CASE #101-975414 Ranch On 5 Plus Acres with Rocking Chair Front Porch.

Entrance with Views To Fireside Family Room with Fireplace & Bright Sun-Room.

Insured with Escrow.

EHO - $120,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

$351,000 58.3 acres, beautifully visible, yet still private. NOW $40K BELOW TAX APPRAISED VALUE!!! Motivated seller. A shared 8.75-acre stocked lake is central to this beautifully terraced property. The lake is fed by several underground springs and also borders one of Morgan County’s healthiest creeks. CONSERVATION USE FOR THE TAX/ ENVIRONMENTALLY conscious buyer. MLS 8100133 Contact Rae Robinson, Metrowide Properties, Inc - (404) 863-6808

APPLIANCES DRYER/WASHER $125 ea.; Super Capacity $175 ea.

Front Loader Set $450 & up; Regular Refrig. & Ranges $175 & up; SXS Refrig. $300 & up.

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds!

WANT TO BUY

Over 1,500 sellers in one location!

Quality used infant/ kids/juniors/young mens/maternity clothing, toys, media, baby equipment plus much more!

CASH PAID FOR WORLD WAR I & WORLD WAR II Daggers, swords, uniforms, medals, helmets, patches, photos, sterling wings, etc. Call 770-483-4870

Incredible bargains & brand names around! _________________

PETS/LIVESTOCK

Tuesday Feb. 14 9am-9pm; No children, infants, strollers, carriers, etc. until after 2 pm Tuesday Wednesday Feb. 15 9am-9pm Thursday Feb. 16 9am-7pm On Thurs., remaining items without a ‘NR’ on tag are 25% off Friday Feb. 17 9am-6pm On Fri., remaining items without a ‘NR’ on tag are 25% off Saturday Feb. 18 9am-6pm On Sat., remaining items without a ‘NR’ on tag are 50% off _________________ 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA. www.kidsignments. com

CASH IN! On an Unwanted Item, Run a Gwinnett Daily Post Ad

LOST & FOUND PETS FOUND PARROT IN LOGANVILLE. CALL 770-843-5441 ADOPT A PET PIT BULL /LAB MIX 18 mo. old & very friendly Need to find him a new home. Has everything (crate, toys, leashes, etc) Up to date on shots & meds 404-434-1977

VEHICLES

KIA OPTIMA, 2007 80k miles. One senior owner, loaded, like new, garage kept. $4995.

Call 770-616-7399.

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

LAWRENCEVILLE OFFICE/ WAREHOUSES SPACE AVAILABLE 750 to 3600 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

CHEVROLET MALIBU, 2010 All power, garage kept, new tires. Exc. cond.

4 door, 50k miles. $10,500. 770-490-3265

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