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Conway: ‘All lives matter’ in protest of cop murders

By Keith Farner

of their uniforms across the country, the long-time Gwinnett County Sheriff wrote in an 818-word Butch Conway is speak- statement sent to media ing out in support of law outlets Tuesday that he enforcement across the can no longer remain country. silent.

Following what he “We’ve all heard the labeled as a series of noisy voices blaming “senseless murders of law enforcement officers law enforcement officers” themselves for these astargeted simply because sassinations and it sick-

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ens me,” Conway wrote. “To say that I’m angry would be an understatement.

Butch I’m angry Conway that the fringe groups who started the culture of police hatred have widened

the racial divide in our country by alleging that officer-involved shootings stem from racism. I’m angry that the controversy involving law enforcement officers has been further fueled by the news media, which seems intent on trying these cases in the court of public opinion through relentless media coverage and irresponsible

reporting before the facts of a case are available.”

The public eye is nothing new for Conway.

In 2010, he established the 287(g) federal immigration program, which allows his department to check the legal status of anyone booked into the jail and begin immigration proceedings when appropriate. That program

is credited with a nearly 20 percent cut in the inmate population. He has established programs that rescue dogs and cats and place them with inmates for obedience training in preparation for adoption to the general public.

Twice in the last year and a half, Conway has

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‘One of a kind’ grandmother remembered 16-year-old neighbor charged with her stabbing and murder

By Danielle Ryan danielle.ryan@gwinnettdailypost.com

To start this school year, Alcova Elementary School installed strips of math facts and multiplication on a set of stairs inside the school. The idea was to have math all around so repetition helps them become more fluent in math. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

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EDUCATION New math stairs at Alcova Elementary go viral

By Keith Farner

As the police investigation begins into the alleged murder of Margaret Sheffield, details about her life deepen the sense of loss felt by the community.

Sheffield, a 77-year-old grandmother of 12, was found dead in her Dacula home on the morning of Sept. 11 after allegedly being stabbed by Margaret her 16-year-old neighbor, Sheffield James Watkins.

Known to her loved ones as “Maggie” or “Maw Maw,” Sheffield was a cancer survivor and beloved member of a large family that included four children, 12 grandchildren and six greatJames grandchildren.

Watkins “She was wonderful, thoughtful, and caring,” Sheffield’s grandson Bradley Stamaris Jr. said on his Facebook page. “You would never know the pain she was going through because

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Snellville brothers admit to plan to kill their parents, warrant says

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By Danielle Ryan

DACULA — A new twist on an age-old concept has drawn attention to Alcova Elementary School from around the country. Comedian D.L. Hughley even caused it to go viral.

With help from education consultant Greg Tang, Alcova has installed strips of math facts and multiplication tables on a set of stairs inside the school. The idea, Principal Todd Langley said, is to have math all around, all the time.

Because students use the stairs daily, that repetition helps them become more fluent in math.

So long flash cards. Hello, colorful stairs.

It’s a message from teachers and administrators to students that says, “This is important to our school.”

Since the school year began, Alcova has heard from teachers and administrators in at least 30 states. And when an Alcova teacher shared a picture of the stairs on Facebook, it reached Hughley, who shared it himself in late Au-

improved since last year, Ella said the stairs have also helped with her division facts.

“I think that it will be better for me because I can study them more often,” she said.

“Because sometimes at home, I don’t really get the chance to study. So when I’m going up the stairs, I can just study them and then be able to know them.”

A Gwinnett County police search warrant reveals new details regarding the attempted murder of a Snellville couple by their two sons on Sept. 5, including one of the young men telling police that he had been planning to kill his parents since he was 11 years old.

On the evening of Sept. 4, Yvonne Ervin received a call from one of her sons asking if Cameron and he and his brother Christopher Ervin could make dinner for the family, a request they had never made before, according to the warrant.

Over the course of the evening, Christopher, 22, and Cameron, 17, allegedly gave their parents Xanax-laced cocktails.

Yvonne told police that some of the leftover cocktail was “still in the fridge.”

The scene at the home was less peaceful the following morning, when the young men reportedly attacked their parents and tried to strangle them.

During interviews with police detailed in the search warrant, both young men admitted to attempting to set the house on fire, strangling their parents and stabbing their father.

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Above, a strip of multiplication tables is outside the building at Alcova Elementary School where students walk to and from recess. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner) At left, comedian D.L. Hughley shared a picture of the stairs on Facebook and the post received more than 57,000 likes. (Special Photo)

gust with the comment, “this school gets it,” which gained more than 57,000 likes.

“It validates our thought process that this is good for kids,” Langley said. “The results will come. They do work hard and do all the things that we ask them to do, so we’re just trying to put things in place to let the kids know what’s important to us and let the parents know what’s important to us and follow

through on what our vision is for our school and that’s everyone to master those facts.”

As far as Tang is aware, Alcova is the first school Tang is aware of to implement the idea. Langley added that a school in Hall County has a similar display.

Fifth-grader Ella Byce said the “multiplication stairs” could help her memorize them for a last-minute test. While her multiplication facts have

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Georgia Gwinnett College names finalists for provost position

By Keith Farner

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The list to find the next provost at Georgia Gwinnett College has been narrowed to four finalists, the school announced on Tuesday.

Those finalists were chosen out of a group of 259 people who applied or were nominated for the position of senior vice president

for academic and student affairs/provost. A 17-member search committee and a Macon-based executive search and consulting firm pared the number of candidates to about 80. Then nine were selected for in-depth Skype interviews in late August.

Four of those have been invited to the campus next week, the co-chairs of the search committee, Wil-

liam Gordon and Melinda G. Spencer, told school employees in an email on Wednesday.

The finalists are Michael Austin, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Newman University; Caron St. John, dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Alabama in Huntsville; Murray Nabors, dean of the College of Liberal Arts

and Sciences at Missouri Western State University; and T.J. Arant, interim dean of Academic Affairs at York College Pennsylvania.

During the visits, each candidate will meet with GGC leadership and administrators and representatives of faculty, staff and student groups.

They are scheduled to be on campus Monday through Thursday next

week and each will have an open forum from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in the Cisco Auditorium. Candidate evaluation forms will be at all candidate sessions to give input and feedback to the search committee. The provost search website will soon be updated with each candidate’s vitae and visit schedule.

Following the candidate visits, the search commit-

tee will give feedback to President Stas Preczewski, who will make the final selection.

The position is currently held by Lois C. Richardson, who was the charter dean of the School of Liberal Arts at GGC and has served in her current position in both acting and interim capacities.

Richardson came to GGC after 25 years in New Jersey higher education.

Regents OKs $2.076B budget, funding for GGC building, Norcross library

By Keith Farner

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Funding was approved Tuesday for a building addition at Georgia Gwinnett College and a library in Norcross.

The Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia approved those projects as part of the $2.076 billion fiscal 2017 budget request. The request is a net increase of $55.37 million, or 2.7 percent, over the fiscal year 2016 state appropriation to the University System of Georgia.

That budget covers exist-

ing projects and programs, enrollment, increases in health insurance and retirement programs and maintenance and operations of new facilities.

“Each year the budget is revisited to ensure that state funds are utilized in ways that enhance the quality of

educational programs and activities for students, faculty and staff,” Chancellor Hank Huckaby said in a press release.

The building addition at GGC is $11.5 million for Building C, which is 54,300 square feet, and connected by a walkway to the existing

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•From Page 1A Ella said she was so proud, that she even gave the stairs a 10 on a scale of one to 10 to share the story with others.

“It’ll put us on the map,” she said. “Our school’s the first to do something and we’re not getting ideas from anyone else.”

Fourth-grader Aubrey Wilbanks said the stairs often lead to conversation starters among his friends.

“Sometimes, when we

Stairs get up the stairs, we just look at them and then we get out our agendas and start quizzing each other on them,” he said.

Heather Albritton, a math specialist at Alcova, said the idea was for students to visualize math and have a constant reminder to know math facts. The response has been very positive.

“We see them jumping stairs and calling out their math facts, playing games

with each,” she said.

Because they’re in an unusual place, students seem to think the math facts are more exciting than on a wall or other places around the school.

“Stairs are just stairs, so when you approach a stair, you don’t really expect to have anything on it,” Albritton said. “We have posters on the walls and things going on all the time and they kind of block a lot of that stuff out. And we did put math vocabulary words on the walls at one point in time.

And I think when the first go up, they’re inviting, but

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In police interviews, the parents said their sons used plastic wrap and plastic bags in an attempt to asphyxiate them. During the attack, the warrant reads, one of the sons asked the parents “if they enjoyed the Xanax cocktail last night.”

Yvonne Ervin managed to get away and call 911 from the home’s upstairs bathroom while her husband distracted the young men in the garage. Both parents received a number of injuries and Yvonne was found by police bloodied

The school’s also added multiplication tables on the concrete outside the school as students are walking to and from recess.

Next, the school will add math vocabulary words on the fifth-grade stairs.

“It’s just a more engaging way to get them to see them every day,” Abritton said. “We want them to see them in their brains, so A strip of multiplication tables is outside the building at this gives them the opporAlcova Elementary School where students walk to and tunity to see it every day, and then when it comes from recess. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner) up, they have a picture in their head of something after a while, they kind of the multiplication tables they can refer back to, a zone them out.” on the stairs would be a reference point.”

Tang figured that putting good use of space.

Brothers in her bedroom after being struck repeatedly with the end of a shotgun.

Christopher and Cameron’s father, Zachary Ervin, was found in the garage with stab wounds and a head wound he told police was from being struck with a shotgun.

Police noted the smell of gasoline in the house in their initial report, and one of the sons later told them that he had planned to “cover up the evidence by setting the house on fire.”

Yvonne Ervin told police that one of her sons

said they chose to skip the court appearance in part to keep the allegations against the brothers from being repeated “ad nauseam” in the media.

Both brothers have been charged with arson and multiple counts of aggravated assault, including aggravated assault with the intent to murder. They are being held at the Gwinnett County jail without bond.

Yvonne Ervin was released from the hospital a few days after the attack and her husband was released several days later.

Conway

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area of Dacula.

Conway began his cavisited sites of potenreer in 1973 as an officer tial leads in the missing with the Gwinnett County person case of Snellville Police Department and native Justin Gaines. In later served as a magisMarch 2014, Conway trate judge for seven years himself piloted earth-mov- and was the chief of police ing equipment in a rural in Lawrenceville for six years.

He was elected to his current role in 1996 and is in his fifth term.

But given the recent events that caused him to write the statement, Conway wrote that after more than 30 years in law enforcement, he’s not sure he would choose the career again “given the current state of affairs.”

Conway went on to reference the incident last year in Ferguson, Mo., where he wrote that, “An

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poured an unknown substance on her and she felt heat on the back of her leg and believed this was an attempt to set her on fire, according to the search warrant.

Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter told the Daily Post last week investigators believe the brothers may have been motivated by discontent with house rules.

The Ervin brothers waived their right to a probable cause hearing Sept. 11. Thomas Clegg, the elder brother’s attorney,

she would never let you see it. She was strong, she was our rock.”

Sheffield’s husband Leslie preceded her in death years before as a result of exposure to Agent Orange during his time fighting in the Vietnam War, Stamaris said.

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officer who acted within policy to preserve his own life became the poster child for alleged police racism and suffered damaging, irreversible lifelong consequences.”

Allegations of racism in Ferguson made it difficult for Conway to speak up and silenced those who normally speak up. Law enforcement officers are being dehumanized, he wrote.

“Those inciting riots and committing murders are simply criminals and do not represent the majority of Americans,” Conway wrote. “They are domestic terrorists with an agenda.”

Conway interpreted the message of one group as “police lives don’t matter,

which sure sounds like a hate group to me.”

“Anyone willing to kill a cop is capable of killing anyone. No one is safe,” he added. “It should be concerning to every lawabiding citizen that respect for the badge and for those who wear one is diminishing because respect for the law is the structure of a civilized society.”

Conway called on the “silent majority” to find its voice and speak in support of law enforcement officers.

With emphasis to close the statement, the sheriff wrote that he would do anything in his power to stop anyone intent on harming others and used all caps when he wrote “all lives” matter.

Murdered held Tuesday night at Hartwell Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwell.

Posts on the funeral home’s tribute page for Sheffield describe “Aunt Maggie” as “one of a kind.”

Family members shared memories of her singing voice, and how they would beg her to sing for them.

After Aunt Maggie’s murder, all her relatives can ask is “why?”

According to a warrant for Watkin’s arrest, the likely motive for the murder was theft.

Police were called to Sheffield’s home on Track Way in Dacula Friday morning after her son-in-law found her deceased in a pool of blood. She had been seen by family within the past 24 hours, police reports said.

Later that same day, police announced that they had a suspect in the case.

Watkins is being held at Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center without bond and is being charged as an adult. He is being charged with murder, aggravated assault and burglary.

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Doubleedged sword of radiation DEAR DR. ROACH: Radiation can be used to treat cancer, but I’ve heard that radiation from too many CT scans and X-rays can cause cancer. What is the difference? I’m 72 and have had close to 25 CT scans over the years, mostly of my sinuses. Do I have an increased risk of getting cancer?

— W.S. ANSWER: In medicine, all therapies have potential side effects. Some drugs that are designed to stop abnormal heart rhythms paradoxically cause them. Antiepilepsy medicines increase seizures in some people.

That’s why doctors need to individualize therapy based on many factors, some of which initially are unknown.

There is no doubt that radiation therapy is effective for some cancers.

Testicular cancer tumors are among the most sensitive to radiation, and early stages of this disease have greater than a 95 percent cure rate when treated with radiation. However, there is a clear increased risk of secondary cancers later on in people treated with radiation. The absolute risk, however, is only a few percent, so perhaps three men of 100 treated with radiation therapy for testicular cancer will develop another cancer.

The net effect of having multiple CT scans is not known with certainty, but most experts do feel that radiation from medical tests imparts a small risk of cancer later on. For this reason, it’s always important for a clinician to think twice before ordering a test with significant radiation exposure (a CT is up to 300 times more radiation than a regular X-ray, and dental X-rays use even smaller amounts. A chest X-ray is roughly the same amount of radiation you’d get in a day from natural sources, such as cosmic rays and radioactive decay in building materials).

In your case, the absolute risk of developing cancer from 25 CT scans is very small. The average person in the U.S. has about a 25 percent chance of death from cancer, but, as a rough guess, someone with as much radiation exposure as you might have a 25.1 percent risk.

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

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Legal assistant has legitimate gripe DEAR AMY: I am a contracted legal assistant for an attorney who never pays me on time.

I have worked for her part time for over 10 years, and the contract SHE drafted states that I turn in my hours from the previous month on the first of each month and she will pay me by the fifth of each month.

Typically she says, “I’ll pay you when I get back from vacation” or “I’ll leave a check for you,” and then she doesn’t. Sometimes I won’t be paid until the 10th or later.

If I remind her that she’s supposed to pay me by the fifth, she will get snippy and chide me. She is not always easy to work with.

I continue to work for her because I love the job and the schedule allows me to volunteer at my children’s school.

I haven’t had a raise in eight years, receive no health insurance, no COLA, no paid vacation and, because I am a contract worker, I pay my own taxes.

My husband’s job provides health insurance.

Even though he makes a decent living, this is money that I have worked for and earned. When she doesn’t pay me in a timely fash-

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Amy Dickinson ion, I feel like I am not a valued employee, and I would like to tell her that when she doesn’t pay me on time, it makes me feel that way. My husband says I shouldn’t address it.

— Waiting for the Dough DEAR WAITING: Your boss’ excuses and explanations are unacceptable. She could very easily pay you with one click from her bank’s website on a regular schedule.

You should suggest automatic online bill paying.

The best response, however, is for you to stop waiting for your checks and stop discussing this with her. Parlay your extensive experience and expertise into getting a new part-time legal assistant job with another attorney who respects people — and contracts.

Every single thing you report about your boss —

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— Wondering DEAR WONDERING: How about saying with a sigh, “Please stop asking me about this. If we ever get engaged, you’ll be the first to know.”

DEAR AMY: “Free at Last” described encounters with her husband’s volatile sister-in-law, who threatened people on Facebook and described having guns.

Free described her as a “nut job.”

Yes, Free should definitely keep her distance, but if it is true (and not just an empty threat) that this woman has firearms, somebody in this family should definitely intervene.

I think we all know the tragedy that can result from a mentally ill person in possession of a gun.

— Concerned DEAR CONCERNED: Many readers mentioned this. I agree and thank you.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

You can make substantial strides this year if you maintain a strong work ethic. Although you’ll be tempted to slack off, momentum will be required to reach your target. Don’t hesitate to ask people with more knowledge and experience for favors, advice or assistance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — If your budget is shrinking, you’ll have to concentrate on increasing your income or freeing up some cash. Working overtime or offering a service on the side will solve your problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Inject some excitement into your itinerary.

Facing new challenges will put you in contact with people who have similar tastes and desires. You can achieve a fresh perspective if you get out and take action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Keep your opinions to yourself. Trying to mediate a quarrel between friends or neighbors will have negative repercussions. Remain neutral so that you are not blamed for taking sides.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Be assertive. You have to let people know what you are capable of. Unless you showcase your talent or express your interests and ideas, you won’t generate any help or enthusiasm.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t mix business with pleasure.

Before you take action, make sure you have the applicable information.

Taking action based on false premises will cause a setback.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — In your rush to complete a project, you will neglect an important detail or step necessary for success. Double-check your efforts in order to ease your stress.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Stick to the facts.

Getting locked in emotional battles will not help your cause. Decide if you want to call the shots or follow someone else’s lead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Love is on the rise, and so is the possibility of a conflict of interest. Carefully pick and choose what you do and say to avoid sending the wrong signal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Don’t leave yourself defenseless. One of your opponents may be trying to derail your plans.

Consider the motives of anyone who is pressing you for information regarding your personal or professional plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Devote yourself to your career plans. If you have unresolved issues in your personal life, keep them separate from your work life. Focusing on productivity will pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — The same triedand-true methods that have been successful in the past have relevance to the issues you are facing now. A change of scenery will provide a spark in your romantic relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Stop taking things too seriously. Get out and have some fun with friends, family members or colleagues. A few good laughs will brighten your mood and improve your relationships.

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WORLD Hungary shuts EU border amid migrant crisis SERBIAN-HUNGARIAN BORDER — Hungary’s right-wing government shut the main land route for migrants into the European Union on Tuesday, taking matters into its own hands to halt Europe’s influx of refugees.

Under new rules that took effect from midnight, Hungary said anyone seeking asylum on its southern border with Serbia, the EU’s external frontier, would automatically be turned back, and anyone trying to sneak through would face jail.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, one of the continent’s loudest opponents of mass immigration, says he is acting to save Europe’s “Christian values” by blocking the main overland route used by mainly Muslim refugees, who travel through the Balkans and cross his country mainly to reach Germany or Sweden.

The great migration has led to the unraveling of one of the 28-member EU’s signature achievements, its Schengen system of borderfree travel across much of the continent.

North Korea urged to avoid raising tensions WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department urged North Korea on Tuesday to avoid actions that raise tensions in the region after Pyongyang said its main nuclear complex was operational again and it was working on weapons to use against the United States.

State Department spokesman John Kirby said he was aware of the North Korean statements, but declined to comment on them other than to urge Pyongyang to avoid inflammatory actions.

“We continue to call on North Korea to refrain from irresponsible provocations that aggravate regional tensions and instead focus on fulfilling its international obligations and commitments,” Kirby said.

Strike grounds flights in Chile SANTIAGO — Flights in and out of Chile were canceled Tuesday, grounding thousands of passengers, as workers tied to the country’s civil aviation authority went on a 24-hour strike ahead of the travel-intensive Sept. 18 national independence day holiday.

Chile’s civil aviation authority, called the DGAC, said all of the country’s airports and aerodromes were affected as a majority of workers affiliated with it went on strike to demand improved benefits and working conditions.

“There will be no planes taking off today,” DGAC chief General Maximiliano Larraechea said.

Despite the strike, international flights have been landing in Santiago, but have been unable to take off.

Television images showed a long row of commercial jets parked at Santiago’s international airport.

— From wire reports

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world&nation Deadly wildfire claims 585 homes

By Curtis Skinner Reuters

MIDDLETOWN, Calif.

— The toll of property losses from a deadly Northern California wildfire, the most destructive this year in the western United States, climbed on Tuesday to at least 585 homes and hundreds of other structures that have gone up in flames.

The latest tally, up from Monday’s estimate of 400 homes razed, came as firefighters gained some ground against the blaze, which erupted on Saturday and raced through several communities in the hills north of Napa County’s wine-producing region.

A group of evacuees whose homes were lost in the inferno were due to be escorted back to their neighborhoods for a brief chance to collect any belongings they were able to salvage from the ruins of their destroyed dwellings, fire officials said.

Authorities said conditions in fire-ravaged areas remained too unsafe, with downed power lines and other hazards, to allow people whose homes remained intact to re-occupy their houses for another couple of days.

An estimated 13,000 residents remained displaced by evacuations, while the blaze, dubbed the Valley Fire, still posed

NATION Flash floods kill at least eight At least eight people were killed near Utah’s border with Arizona when flash floods triggered by heavy rain in nearby canyons swept them away in their cars, officials said on Tuesday.

Five people were missing, Washington County officials said, and one person remained in hospital after a “large wall of water” swept through streets around the small city of Hildale, Utah, on Monday.

“Six of the deceased were located in Utah and two in Arizona, almost two-and-ahalf miles downstream,” the county officials wrote in a Facebook post.

Latinos protest at Trump rally, clash with supporters DALLAS — A downtown Dallas rally by presidential hopeful Donald Trump produced some of the sharpest scenes of conflict yet in his campaign as hundreds gathered to protest his positions on immigration and confronted supporters as they left the event.

Inside the rally at the American Airlines Center sports arena, the biggest cheers from the thousands of attendees erupted when the Republican front-runner said it was time to stop illegal immigration.

But when the rally ended, supporters walked to their cars through a gauntlet of protesters, many of them Hispanic, shouting “shame on you.” Some yelled back: “Keep them out!” Police struggled to keep the two

PEOPLE Facebook to add ‘dislike’ button

LOS ANGELES — Facebook will finally let its billion-plus users worldwide express displeasure or sadness about posts on the social service.

The company is developing a way for people to indicate feelings of sadness or sympathy about Facebook posts, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during a Q&A session Tuesday. That will complement the Facebook’s trademark “like” feature, which it launched in early 2009.

After years of users asking for a “dislike” button, “today is the day I can say we’re working on it and LuAnne Just holds her son, Jovial, 2, after losing their home to the Valley Fire, at an shipping it,” he said at the evacuation center at the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga, Calif., on Tuesday. live-streamed event.

Zuckerberg added that (David Ryder) what Facebook users “really want is an ability a potential threat to some fire, a measure of how much lets of fire as surrounding 9,000 buildings in the fire of its perimeter has been houses and trees went up in to express empathy.” He didn’t provide details on zone, roughly 50 miles west enclosed within buffer lines flames around them. when the feature would go of Sacramento, the state carved through vegetation One elderly, disabled live but said “we will decapital. by ground crews to prevent woman who was unable liver something that meets But California Departits spread, stood at 15 perto leave her home, died as ment of Forestry and Fire cent, up from 10 percent on flames consumed her dwell- the needs of the larger community.”

Protection spokesman Doug Monday, Cal Fire said. ing on Saturday evening, Pittman said Monday night Temperatures have also the Lake County Sheriff’s that the fire’s latest advance cooled and winds have Department said on MonPope will speak has been into hillsides and eased since the fire’s peak day.

Spanish for most mountains away from heav- on Saturday and early Pittman said authorities U.S. addresses ily populated areas.

Sunday, when flames raced were bracing for the prosAs of Tuesday, the blaze unchecked over 40,000 pect of finding additional VATICAN CITY — had devoured 67,000 acres acres in just 12 hours. victims as damage-assessPope Francis will deliver of timber, brush and grass The speed of the blaze ment teams comb through left parched by four years caught area residents and the hard-hit communities of all but four of his 18 adof drought and weeks of a authorities off-guard, forcMiddletown, Cobb, Hidden dresses during his forthextreme summer heat. ing many to flee in chaotic Valley Lake and the Harbin coming visit to the United States in Spanish because But containment of the evacuations through gaunt- Hot Springs resort. he is still not comfortable speaking in English, the Shannon Lamb, a social sci- Vatican said on Tuesday. ence and geography instrucAt a briefing on the tor at Delta State University, trip, which will start in Cuba on Saturday, Vatican gave no motive for the killspokesman Father Federico ings that prompted a tense manhunt on Monday before Lombardi also said it was “highly likely” that Francis he shot himself as he was would meet with the iscornered by authorities.

Police said Lamb, 45, shot land’s revolutionary leader, and killed Amy Prentiss, 41, 89-year-old Fidel Castro.

The meeting with Castro at the home they shared in Gautier, Miss. before driving is not on official agenda and Vatican officials said to Delta State, where he fatally shot colleague Ethan it depended on the former Schmidt, an assistant profes- president’s health.

Rescuers walk along the bank of Short Creek while search- sor of American history.

Two of the pope’s major ing for missing residents after a flash flood in Hildale, Utah, speeches will be in English on Tuesday. (David Becker) Cops threatened — one at the official welcoming ceremony at the after accusing people were charged in the White House and another sides separate.

2013 death of a freshman when he becomes the first chief of racism pope to address the U.S. Kentucky trooper at New York City’s Baruch Congress, both on Sept. 23, PORTLAND, Ore. — College during a hazing shot by man he ritual, police in Pennsylvania Two Oregon police officers Lombardi said. His speech at the U.N. General Aswho accused their boss was trying to help said on Tuesday, the first sembly, however, and the of making racist remarks, of 37 people that prosecuA rookie Kentucky state homilies of all his masses, including comparing black tors may charge in the fatal trooper who was fatally shot incident. will be in Spanish.

Americans to monkeys, after making a weekend trafMembers of the college’s have been threatened after fic stop was trying to help Pi Delta Psi fraternity brutal- filing their formal comSubway CEO dies the Missouri man accused ly assaulted Chun “Michael” plaint, state troopers said on at 67 after battle of killing him find a place Tuesday.

Deng, 19, during an inito stay, state police said on The Oregon State Police tiation rite in Tunkhannock with leukemia Tuesday.

Township, Pa., in September is investigating a report that Fred DeLuca, the CEO Police said Joseph Thom- 2013 and delayed taking him nails were placed in the and co-founder of Subway as Johnson-Shanks gunned driveways of the officers’ to the hospital, contributing who helped build his sanddown Trooper Joseph Cam- to his death, police said. homes last week, spokeseron Ponder late Sunday afThe first five people were man Lieutenant Bill Fugate wich shops into the world’s largest restaurant chain, ter he fled from a traffic stop charged on Monday with said. in the western part of the Neither officer responded has died at age 67 after hindering apprehension, haza long battle with leukestate. Ponder, 31, died from ing and criminal conspiracy, to a request for comment, mia, the company said on his injuries. Johnson-Shanks, Pocono Mountain Regional but one told a local newsTuesday.

25, also died after authorities Police Chief Chris Wagner paper last week he had DeLuca died on Monwho were looking for him received death threats in said. day, the Connecticut-based shot him on Monday. response to making the company said. DeLuca Ponder was trying to help Shooting suspect allegations against former helped found the first Johnson-Shanks and his Clatskanie Police Chief Subway restaurant in 1965 passengers find a hotel room wrote apology Marvin Hoover. at age 17 in Bridgeport, since Johnson-Shanks had note, no motive Hoover, who is white, Conn., with a $1,000 loan. a suspended license and his retired last month after the A man suspected of “It’s with a heavy heart passengers also were not complaint, which came after able to legally drive, accord- gunning down a Mississippi a black woman was arrested that we share the news of the passing of our coing to Kentucky State Police college professor and killing and threatened to sue his founder Fred DeLuca,” the his live-in girlfriend before spokesman Jay Thomas. department for racism and taking his own life left discrimination, according to company said in a statement. “We thank him for behind a note apologizing a complaint to the Oregon Five charged in for his actions, police said on Department of Public Safety his immeasurable contribufraternity hazing Tuesday. tion.”

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— From wire reports NEW YORK — Five But a police official said — From wire reports

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ups stake in startup space race

By Irene Klotz Reuters

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unveiled plans on Tuesday to build a rocket manufacturing plant and launch site in Florida to better compete with fellow billionaires using their fortunes and tech prowess to open a new frontier in human space travel and exploration.

“As a kid, I was inspired by the giant Saturn 5 (Apollo moon) missions that roared to Bezos’ space startup, Blue life from these shores. Today, Origin, intends to invest more we’re thrilled to be coming to than $200 million to build the the Sunshine State for a new era rocket-making facility adjacent to of exploration,” Bezos told an NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. invitation-only crowd gathered at The vehicles will blast off from the company’s launch site. a refurbished launch pad at Cape Bezos’ announcement comes Canaveral Air Force Station, at a pivotal time in the U.S. space located just south of NASA’s industry, which is luring private seaside spaceport. investment and technological

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innovation in an attempt to lower the cost of space travel and improve safety.

Blue Origin is competing against Elon Musk’s SpaceX and a handful of other startups backed by billionaire entrepreneurs, including Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and Virgin Group Chief Executive Richard Branson.

Like Branson’s Virgin Galactic, one of Blue Origin’s goals is

to fly tourists into suborbital, and ultimately orbital, space.

“For sure, this is an industry where people are competitive, but I think it’s also an industry where there is a lot of heart and people doing this for reasons of passion,” Bezos said.

“If my only goal were to make money, I’d would just open a new kind of snack food company. It’s way more likely to work … but I don’t want to do that,” he added.

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Trump is ‘Lonesome Rhodes’ Rarely and perhaps not in modern times has a presidential campaign more resembled the classic 1957 film, “A Face in the Crowd.” Written by Budd Schulberg and starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau, the storyline follows an Arkansas hayseed named Larry “Lonesome” Rhodes (Griffith), whom Marcia Jeffries (Neal) discovers in a county jail.

Jeffries has a local radio show on which she interviews interesting Cal characters.

Thomas She finds Rhodes irresistible and puts him on the air. Rhodes becomes a sensation, eventually climbing the ladder to his own network TV show and then, as politicians approach him for endorsements, a self-described kingmaker.

I think of Rhodes when I watch Donald Trump. The two have much in common.

Rhodes’ view of women seems to mirror that of Trump’s. In one scene, Rhodes says, “A guitar beats a woman every time.” He marries more than once and has several affairs during and in between those marriages.

As he becomes intoxicated with a beverage clearly not the milk of human kindness, Rhodes brags: “I’m not just an entertainer. I’m an influence, a wielder of opinion, a force … a force!”

Later as his political and cultural demise approaches, Rhodes says this about his audience when he thinks the microphone is off (Jeffries has kept it on to expose him as a fraud and make amends for creating a monster): “Those morons out there? Shucks, I could take chicken fertilizer and sell it to them as caviar. I could make them eat dog food and think it was steak. … You know what the public’s like? A cage of guinea pigs. Good night, you stupid idiots. Good night, you miserable slobs. They’re a lot of trained seals. I toss them a dead fish and they’ll flap their flippers.”

Rent or buy the film if you haven’t seen it. Think of Trump as you watch Lonesome Rhodes, his rise and eventual fall, as ego and arrogance lead to the self-immolation of his career and life.

Trump’s braggadocio about how he plans to bully Russian President Vladimir Putin and free American hostages held by Iran, even before he is sworn in as president, excites his supporters, but lacks any credible specifics. Perhaps Trump thinks the force of his personality is greater than Russian weaponry or the coming Iranian nuclear bomb. If so, he should not be allowed anywhere near the Oval Office.

Trump has tapped into a deep anger among many members of the public who hate Washington and its dysfunction. He rightly lambasts politicians who rarely live up to their promises and especially Republicans for too often surrendering to Democrats, a party to which until fairly recently he belonged. But if he wants to tear down the establishment, he must offer something of substance in its place.

Trump is a chameleon, having held contradictory positions on various issues over the years as it suits him. He fits the dictionary.com definition of demagogue: “a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.” That’s Lonesome Rhodes. That’s also Donald Trump.

Trump is a serial violator (and he’s not alone in this) of Ronald Reagan’s “11th Commandment,” which states that Republicans are never to speak ill of a fellow Republican. There’s a good reason for this. If Republicans trash Republicans, by the time a nominee is chosen, the party has given Democrats a slew of disparaging sound bites they can use as political ammo in the general election campaign.

Not a smart move.

In the film, Mel Miller (Matthau) delivers one of Schulberg’s best lines about Rhodes: “I’ll say one thing for him, he’s got the courage of his ignorance.”

So does Trump, who, to give just one example, claims the Bible is his favorite book, but can’t name any of its chapters, or even a single verse. Lonesome Rhodes would have known how to fake it. Trump might consult the Gideon version in any of his hotel rooms.

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Fond farewell to ‘Gwinnett Prep Rally’ Davey Pollack and I have something in common. It’s not super-sized egos or rugged good looks, but a mutual desire that bonds us. You see, we both always wanted to be on “Gwinnett Prep Rally.”

It’s a goal we attained — me as a commentator on the cable TV show highlighting high school sports in the county and he as a fullback/defensive lineman who wreaked havoc for Shiloh. But before Pollack was a football star for the Generals, he was a young pup wanting to get noticed.

I always remember seeing Pollack at a basketball game when he was a sophomore, and him asking: “Mr. Cline, can you get me on ‘Prep Rally?’” As he grew into his football body, that request took care of itself, but I certainly understood his wanting to be on the show.

As a young sports writer, I felt the same way. The show began in 1993, around the time I started covering sports in the county, and it was a cool concept — bringing the feeling of an ESPN broadcast to the high school level. It obviously resonated with the players and their parents as well, becoming must-watch TV for a certain segment of the county.

In its heyday, it wasn’t uncommon for players to have

Todd Cline Editor viewing parties to watch the show, gathering to eat a meal together and seeing what we had to say about their team. It was a fun thing to be a part of, and it seems strange that for the first time in 22 seasons it’s not on the air this fall.

But the Gwinnett County Public Schools TV channel was unable to renew it, leaving the show without a television home.

“I can’t be disappointed with the school system for not renewing it; the GCPS TV channel was a very important supporter for nearly 15 years and their belief in us basically kept us on the air for the last five years,” said Jeff Batten, who started the show on his own and used it as a stepping stone to build his company, Batten Communications.

“It was sad to see it end. It’s like driving your 18-year-old off to college, I guess. You know it has to end and you understand why, but the lump in your throat

is still there.”

Guys like Batten are called visionaries when their crazy plan works and something much less flattering when it doesn’t. This one worked, but it wasn’t without moments of wondering what he had gotten himself into. But, as he’ll tell you, thanks to hard work and the kindness of coaches such as Charlie Jordan and sponsors including Bob Moeck, Roger Breda, Steve Colter, Jim Canavan and Jamie Britt, he persevered and “Prep Rally” became a success.

After graduating from college, Batten knew that he wanted to do something in TV and that he didn’t want to work for anyone. So he came up with the idea to do a show that was like many he was a fan of but that focused on high school teams instead of colleges or the pros. It was a time before anyone had a video camera on their phone, so the idea of watching high school highlights on a TV show was very unique.

“I don’t think anyone watching in 1993 could have ever imagined it would have run 22 seasons,” he said. “We were so green and made so many mistakes, but the sponsors and the viewers were patient. It truly was the closest thing to SportsCenter of anything on

local TV for high school sports — and Gwinnett County had it all to itself.”

I was lucky enough to follow in the footsteps of a couple of friends — Stan Awtrey and Scott Bernarde — who preceded me as the analyst on the show. When the position opened up, Batten gave me a call and I jumped at the chance to join his team.

Not only was it fun — I once had my grandmother help me pick games — but the show helped establish me in the community. I was always amazed that people would recognize me from a cable access show, but it happened often, which always amused my family.

I miss doing the show with our Sports Editor, Will Hammock, and I miss seeing Jeff and Nathan Schutter at the tapings. It was always fun to recognize the athletes, many of whom, like Pollack, went on to stardom at higher levels. These days Pollack is an analyst at ESPN, but you can bet he — and many other athletes who competed in the county — still have memories of a time when they were highlighted on “Gwinnett Prep Rally.”

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The day I learned the power of gratitude It was an ordinary day, or so I thought, when my husband and I drove to his Rotary district conference in Columbus, Ga. But as soon as I walked in the conference center, I learned that the 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia were also having an annual gathering. It turned out to be an incredible day — the day I learned about the power of gratitude.

With my background being a Vietnamese person who came to the states after the Vietnam War, I’m always interested in understanding the sentiment of the veterans and their family members about their experience. So I deserted my husband and spent my time with them instead.

The need to fully comprehend and appreciate veterans started when I was in high school taking a U.S. History class. A veteran came to my school to speak about his war experience. He walked with a limp and was using a cane, which I concluded was a result from his time in the jungle of Vietnam.

He was angry, drafted in the midst of his college years to fight in a country he never even heard of and then was injured during an ambush. He came home physically broken and mentally scarred by what he encountered. He spoke of the disruption in his life, a loss of his youth; stable and comfortable, stolen from him upon

Van Marosek coming home, in his words, “as a cripple.”

With the mindset of a 17- year-old, I felt guilty and responsible for what happened to him. Wanting to stay to hear him, to understand, but unable to bear it, I stole away from the back of the room.

Through the years my desire to speak with and listen to anyone involved in the war grew stronger. My deep appreciation for them intensified. I have talked with nurses, medics, soldiers, wives and others whenever and wherever I encountered them.

So last Saturday, by chance, our paths crossed. I talked with many of them. One gentleman expressed his struggles coming back from his tour in 1966. He came back to a hostile environment: his own country. Like most soldiers, he was vilified by those who opposed the war simply for doing his duty.

Instead of being treated as war heroes, he and his fellow soldiers were treated as baby killers and warmongers.

Furthermore, he came back to a place where he and other blacks were treated as secondclass citizens. His voice wavered when he told me about his off-duty-weekend trip he took with his buddies. “I felt more free in Thailand than when I’m in my own country,” he confided. He came home to fight another battle, this time for his civil rights.

I talked with Judy whose husband, Richard, served two tours and was wounded. He is suffering from a respiratory disease and is terminally ill. He was exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical used during the war that was later determined to cause tumors, birth defects and cancer. She spoke of the challenges of raising three daughters while he was away, and although a good father and grandfather, he rarely talks about what happened in Vietnam. She is thankful for the ACVVC. It provides camaraderie, a place to share stories, memories and get support.

As I thanked and befriended many of them throughout the morning, they invited me to stay for the afternoon session.

“Why don’t you stay and talk to these guys?” a friendly gentleman suggested. Feeling like an intruder, I wanted to decline, but in my heart of hearts I sincerely wanted to express my gratitude. Emboldened by a newfound best friend, Jerry, a veteran who insisted and

escorted me, I spoke.

I said: “Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

More than you’ll ever know, you have changed thousands of lives. I am grateful for you.

I salute you. I honor you.

Thank you for being a part of something so big that changed the course of my life and others like me for the better.”

Then something amazing happened. I would never be able to predict in a million years the way they responded.

They showered me with their gratitude. They were so appreciative that I acknowledged and thanked them. Instead of allowing me to appreciate them, they were grateful for my words. It was unbelievable as they approached, eyes full of tears, faces filled with love, and hugged me.

I kept thinking that it was me who is thankful, but my husband affirmed that these veterans needed to be truly and honorably recognized for their services. They needed to hear it as much as I needed to say it. My sincerest gratitude was reciprocated a hundred times over.

Something very special happened to us that day. It made me realize: Gratitude begets gratitude, and a genuine show of gratitude induces healing and touches the soul.

Van Marosek lives in Lawrenceville with her family. Email her at Jimvanny@ gmail.com.

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Police identify driver in fatal early-morning Lilburn wreck

By Keith Farner

are investigating an earlymorning fatal wreck that took the life of a Lilburn man.

Gwinnett County police The driver of a mo-

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torcycle traveling northbound on Five Forks Trickum Road on Tuesday morning died at Gwinnett Medical Center following

a collision with a white passenger car when the car turned into the path of the motorcycle.

He was identified by

obituaries JEFFERSON

Edward Burns Mr. Edward “Ed” R. Burns, age 78 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, September 13, 2015.

BUFORD

Bernice Burwell Minister Bernice Gilliard Burwell, age 81, of Buford, GA passed away on September 6, 2015.

Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory of Buford, GA 770-932-1133.

GAINESVILLE

J.H. Butterworth Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday September 16, 2015 at Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel for J.H. “Jake” Butterworth, age 71 of Gainesville. Dr. Tom Smiley will officiate. Interment will follow at Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Butterworth passed away Sunday September 13, 2015 in his home surrounded by family following an extended illness.

Mr. Butterworth was a lifelong resident of Hall County. He was born to the late Henry Lee Butterworth and Bonnie Lue Latty Butterworth. He had worked in the vending and catering business for the past 50 years. He owned and operated Jakes Catering in Lawrenceville. He was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church and loved deer hunting, farming and cutting wood. He was preceded in death by his brother William Louie Butterworth.

Survivors include wife, Joyce Elrod Butterworth, Gainesville, daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Don Short, Gainesville, sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bill Faulkner, Gainesville, sister-in-law, Janice Butterworth, Gainesville, sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Lewis Jones, Gainesville, sister and brother-in-law, Luann and Brian McGonigle and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Condolences may be made online at wardsfh. com Ward’s Funeral Home 758 Main Street S.W. Gainesville in charge of arrangements.

MONROE

JoAnn Cason JoAnn Cason, age 76 of Monroe, passed away on September 10, 2015.

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AUBURN

Marsha Daniels Marsha J. Daniels age 58 of Auburn, GA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 18, 2015 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, in Snellville, GA. Ms. Daniels was a member of the Red Hat Society. She retired from AT&T. Ms. Daniels is preceded in death by; Father: Leo Daniels, Sr. She is survived by; Son: Billy Joe Blevins, Auburn, GA; Mother: Donna Daniels, Dacula, GA; Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Leo Jr. & Donna Daniels, Auburn, GA, Ricky & Patti Daniels, Auburn, GA; Sister & Brother-in-law: Sherry & George Pheasant, Cherokee, NC; Granddaughter (and apple of her eye): Cherish Nicole Blevins “Cherish, I am forever your guardian angel.”; Many loving Nieces & Nephews. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

DACULA

Charles Forrester Charles Thomas Forrester of Dacula, GA passed from his earthly home on Sunday, September 13, 2015 after a seven year battle with Multiple Myeloma to live forever in Heaven with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on October 15, 1938 in Woodruff, SC, the forth of eight children, of the late A. D. and Cecil Forrester. He is also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters in-law, Sherrill Moseley, Randal Andrews, Becky Forrester, Barbara Forrester and Monna Kinkead. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clyta Kinkead Forrester; son and daughter in-law, Ron and Sue Forrester of Urbandale, IA, daughter and son in-law, Sara and Will Barnett of Suwanee, GA. He was deeply loved by his grandchildren, Bryna and Marcus Mobley, Jake Forrester, Macy Barnett and Emily Barnett; great-grandchildren, Clayr and Ava Mobley; sisters and brothers, Addie Moseley, Curt Forrester, Cody Forrester, Carl and Betty Ann Forrester, Audrey and Wilbur Jones, Adale Andrews, Claudell and Joan Forrester, Ray Kinkead and a large family of cousins, nieces and nephews. Charles was a 1956 graduate of Woodruff High School, Woodruff, SC and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired after 37 years in Industrial Sales with General Electric. Charles became a Christian at age 17 and faithfully served his Lord for the rest of his life as a Deacon, Sunday School

Teacher, Choir Member and as an inspiration during his illness to many kind and loving friends.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Buford, GA, Teacher of the Upper Room Sunday School Class and a member of the Silvertones Choir. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Buford, GA. Rev. Stephen Fountain and Rev. Wayne Johnson will officiate.

Charles will lie in state from noon until 1:00 PM at the church. Interment will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to the Mission Ministry of First Baptist Church, Buford. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Charles at hamiltonmillchapel.com.

SUGAR HILL

Royalton Garmon Rev. Royalton Nathaniel Garmon age 75 of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 19, 2015 in the Buford Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, with Charles Sheats and Doris Manning officiating.

The burial will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. Rev. Garmon was a retired Pentecostal Holiness Preacher and delivery driver with McConnell Drum. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Betty Sue Garmon, Sugar Hill, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, James & Felicia Lane; Jon Lane, all of Cumming, GA; daughter, Shirley Lane, Sugar Hill, GA; brother, Donald Garmon, Gadsden, AL; sisters and brother-in-law, Grace Daniels, Marietta, GA; Lucille & Morris Bailey, Lilburn, GA; Sarah Brown, Austin, TX; 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends, 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, September 17, 2015, and 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2015 at Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/ PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999.

Please sign the online guest book at www.crowellbrothers.com

Roy Garrett Roy L. Garrett, age 66, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Evelyn Bagwell Garrett; and brother, Vann Garrett. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Carol Garrett, B

car attempted to turn left onto Killian Hill Road, Gwinnett County police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said.

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Buford, GA; nephew, Michael Garrett, Buford, GA; stepsons, Robbie and Carrie Blankenship, Buford, GA, and Dennis and Heidi Blankenship, Buford, GA; aunt, Helen Pass Bagwell, Buford, GA; numerous cousins; two step grandchildren, Stewart Blankenship and Keiffer Blankenship; and special friends, Ebb and Anita Scott, Buford, GA. Roy was born August 15, 1949 in Buford, GA. He was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School. He retired from General Motors Parts Division after thirty years of service. He was an avid motorcycle rider and was of the Baptist Faith.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating.

Interment will follow at Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Grady Green Grady Robert Green, age 74, past away Monday, September 14, 2015.

Grady battled brain cancer for over a year before he went home to be with his Heavenly Father. Grady was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. Grady is survived by his bride Carolyn, his mother Marie, his brother David, his daughters Dena and Karen and his 8 grandchildren. Service will be held at Tom Wages in Snellville, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039, on Thursday, September 17th at 1pm.

The family will have a time of visitation between 11am and 1pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcomed to help support brain cancer research through the National Brain Tumor Society (http:// braintumor.org/). Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

SUWANEE BUFORD

Gwinnett County police as Paul Yankowski, 29, of Lilburn.

The incident happened at 7:15 a.m. when the

Martha Jackson Martha Jackson, age 99, of Suwanee, GA passed away on September 15, 2015. Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory of Buford, GA 770-932-1133.

MAYSVILLE

Mildred Jordan Mrs. Mildred Doss Jordan, age 91 of Maysville, Georgia who passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015.

DULUTH

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Anna Kutz

Maxine Marks

Anna Wilhelmina Kutz, age 100, of Duluth, GA passed away September 11, 2015. Arrangements

by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory, Norcross/Peachtree Corners, GA. 770-448-5757.

Maxine Marks, age 77 of Decatur, GA passed away September 13, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

LAWRENCEVILLE SNELLVILLE

Bonnie Landress Bonnie D. Landress, age 82 of Snellville, GA, passed away September 13, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

NORCROSS

Lawrence Lucas Lawrence H. Lucas, age 80, of Norcross, died September 12, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2015 at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, with Rev. Phill Nall officiating. Lawrence, known to most as Larry, was born in Evergreen, AL, to the late Lorena and Lucian Lucas. He served in the U.S. Army, assigned to the HQ United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission. Larry was awarded a commendation ribbon with metal pendant for meritorious service: Panmunjom, South Korea.

After service, he went to work for the IBM Corporation and retired after 31 years of service.

Larry will be remembered for his love of family and faithful service to his church, First Baptist Church of Tucker, where he served as both teacher and deacon during his 56 years of membership. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ruth Jones Searcy, his stepson Stephen Searcy, his granddaughter Laura Clark, and his siblings: Orville Lucas, Vivian Mancill, Gladys Johnson Wilson, Helen Reynolds and Inella Smith. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Steve Clark of Suwanee, GA; his granddaughter and her husband, Jillian and Joshua Walters of Norcross, GA; his stepgranddaughter Kimberly Searcy; his brother-in-law Ray Jones of Bay Minette, AL; and his nieces and nephew. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capital Campaign Fund, First Baptist Church of Tucker, 5073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084.

Online condolences may be left at www.billheadfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

Joan Simpson

Joan Cole Simpson, age 65, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015. She was the daughter of the late, Golden Milton and Sallie Thomas Cole. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joel Cochran (Donna), Oakwood, GA; granddaughter, Wynter Strother, Dacula, GA; grandson, Brian Cole, Monroe, GA; numerous great grandchildren; and sister, Janice Maddox, Sugar Hill, GA. Joan was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was a very generous and loving person. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

GARDNER, KS

Brenda K. (Hicks) Wells

Brenda K. (Hicks) Wells, 69, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Tucker, GA, passed away September 7, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center. Cremation with services held for her later in Georgia. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Brenda was born April 4, 1956 in Nashville, TN to Charles D. and Lillian Keene. She grew up in Georgia. Brenda was the owner/hairdresser of her own salon, “Sly, Slick and Wicked,” in Tucker, GA. She played softball and was a Sunday School Teacher at Tucker United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Keene.

Brenda is survived by her daughters, Traci Lee and husband Jack Moore, Gardner, KS and Tamara Lyn Hicks, Tucker, GA; granddaughters, Shelby Lyn Moore and Julia Ann Hicks; grandson, Scott Blanton Upshaw; brother, Chuck Keene, Lawrenceville, GA and sister, Kay Johnson, Atlanta, GA.

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Police seek public’s help to find laundry room burglar

By Curt Yeomans

dry room and allegedly spending 45 minutes drilling a hole in the side of the washing machine to On Monday, Gwinnett County remove the money. police asked for the public’s “There may have been another help in finding a middle-aged suspect who served as the ‘lookman who is accused of stealing out’ who the suspect was talking $400 from a laundry washing to on his cellphone,” Pihera said. machine at a Buford apartment The man shown in the video complex last month. was wearing a black shirt, beige Police spokeswoman Cpl. shorts, dark-colored shoes and Michele Pihera said the robbery white ankle socks. Pihera said he happened between 10 and 11 allegedly caused damages that p.m. on Aug. 9 at the Summer totaled $250 during the robbery.

Park apartment complex. SurPolice believe the man “probaveillance video shows a white bly does not live in the complex” man who police estimate is in based on conversations with his 40s or early 50s entering the Summer Park staff, Pihera said. laundry room through a parPolice asked anyone who has tially dislocated rear door with a information about the crime to laundry basket which has tools call their Burglary Unit at 770in it. He is then shown working 513-5300. Anonymous tipsters on the coin slot on one of the can call Crime Stoppers at 404machines.

577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.

Police accused the man of crimestoppersatlanta.org. There removing the hinges from the is a $2,000 reward for Crime door to gain access to the launStoppers tipsters whose inforcurt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

A man who Gwinnett County police have accused of breaking into a Buford apartment complex laundry room and stealing $400 is seen putting a door back into place in this surveillance footage.

Officers are seeking the public’s help to find him. (Special Photo)

Gwinnett County police accused this man of breaking into a Buford apartment complex laundry room and stealing $400 from one of its washing machines. Officers are seeking the public’s help to find him. (Special Photo)

mation leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. The case number is 15-071625.

BOC interested in possibilities of $85M Gwinnett Place CID plan

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Some Gwinnett County commissioners expressed interest in plans for a major overhaul of the Gwinnett Place Mall area during a presentation Tuesday, but funding the estimated $85 million price tag left officials scratching their heads.

Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Executive Director Joe Allen talked to the commissioners about the details of the district’s ACTivate Gwinnett Place master plan. His presentation was a follow up to another speech he made to county leaders last week during a tour of Commission District 1.

The plan includes streetscape improvements,

a beltline-esque grand promenade, waterfront recreation areas, an amphitheater, walking trails which connect the mall to McDaniel Farm Park and a massive roundaboutlike traffic circle — with a park in the middle — at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard.

“I find the plan very appealing in terms of what has been presented,” Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said. “It certainly makes totally good sense to create an easy connection to McDaniel Farm Park … So much of what is being proposed is totally logical. As always, it’s a matter of finding the dollars to make it happen, but it’s progressive and not out of reach for most of these things to be done.”

Funding for the full

project will be the largest obstacle facing implementation of the ACTivate Gwinnett Place plan, and it’s not clear who will pay what to make it a reality.

Many parts of the plan require partnership between the county and the CID, particularly on transportation-related projects. Although they have partnered in the past to fund projects in the district, such as the Pleasant Hill Road diverging diamond interchange, it remains to be seen how much each side would be looking at putting up.

Allen said it will take as long as 10 years to see the full ACTivate Gwinnett Place plan become a reality. The goal is to create a “game-changer” that will attract developers to the mall area with plans of introducing mixed-use

redevelopment projects along Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard.

Data compiled by the CID shows an estimated 248,000 people live within a five-mile radius of the mall. An estimated 59 percent of those residents are young people from the Generation X and Millennial generations which development planners tend to pursue more heavily than older generations.

Allen said he has met with about 24 developers in the region who he said have told him they want to see something happen to push the area forward.

Their knowledge of the mall area has been shaped by activities at the mall, including changes of ownership and store closings, he said.

“One thing they did say is, ‘Gwinnett Place needs a game-changer to continue to move the area forward,’” Allen told commissioners.

“We asked them, ‘What does that mean?’ (They said) ‘Well, we need to see something, either at the mall or something else in the area. What’s the game plan for the area?’

“The good news is, because of working with you, we have that game plan, that game-changer that can move the area forward,” he added.

There are five targeted sites the CID is pushing for redevelopment, including the mall, the Mall Corners shopping center, the Prado, Santa Fe Mall and Pleas-

ant Hill Road. All of them are located around the area where improvements would be made under the ACTivate Gwinnett Place plan.

Some parts of the CID’s plan, such as streetscaping work and improvements along Gwinnett Place Drive and Mall Boulevard, are already in the early stages of coming to fruition. Allen said requests for proposals have gone out on the planned streetscaping and road improvement work and are due next Monday.

Other requests for proposals, which will look at the scope and feasibility of the roundabout-like traffic circle at Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard, as well as a bridge that will connect the mall and McDaniel Farm Park, are due Oct. 1.

Although the overall price tag is big, those projects come with smaller price tags that are easier to work with. Allen expected the streetscaping work to cost about $3 million and other work on Gwinnett Place Drive and Mall Boulevard is expected to cost about half of that.

“There’s a lot that can be done quickly that doesn’t cost a lot of money,” Allen said. “That’s why we’re issuing some of these RFPs, just to start the process …

We actually know what we want to see on the streetscaping and what we want to see with the improvements on those two

roadways.

“Let’s just go ahead and get the construction plans set and ready to go and pass that along to the folks here at the county to help us implement,” Allen added.

Other components — namely the traffic circle and the bridge to McDaniel Farm Park — are long-term plans which Allen admitted need further studying before they can become a reality, which means it may be years before residents see them built.

Commissioner Lynette Howard told improvement district officials that she “loved” the work they have already done to improve the mall area, and that she agreed with plans to tie the area together with walking trails and connections to McDaniel Farm Park.

“The sidewalks and everything are just beautiful and I think that tying everything together with the green space — looking at all the redevelopments we’ve seen across the country, that’s what they have,” Howard said.

Money is needed to make it all happen though.

Gwinnett Place CID board member Mark Williams admitted funding will be an issue but added the district’s leaders are determined to seek out whatever path they need to bring it to fruition.

“We’ve got the will,” Williams said. “We’ve just got to find a way to get there.”

2014 rap rivalry shooting suspect killed self during arrest attempt

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By Curt Yeomans

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Gwinnett County investigators sought Cory Marzette for more than a year as a suspect in the June 2014 shooting death of Paris Brown, who was shot during a party for a local rap group at a Duluth hotel.

A DeKalb County police spokesman said that search ended at a Stone Mountain apartment complex last week with Marzette dead in the corner of his bedroom. In the end, the man who faced murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with Brown’s death took his own life following a standoff with law enforcement officials who wanted to arrest him for the crime, DeKalb Police Capt. Steven Fore confirmed.

DeKalb County police, Gwinnett County sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Marshalls attempted to arrest Marzette at 10:30 p.m on Sept. 9 at the Landmark Apartments complex on Russwood Avenue, according to an incident report.

A woman came to the door when officers arrived but began to panic and

scream at the officers before she came outside and was escorted downstairs Cory and into a Marzette Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office car, according to the report. “(Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Don Black) then stated he and another one his partners saw the suspect Mr. Cory Marzette look out of the window and then quickly shut the blinds,” the report continued. “Mr. Marzette then fired a gunshot round through the living room door and then fired a second shot through the bedroom door.

“Mr. Marzette then backed his body into the corner of his bedroom and committed suicide with the semi-auto handgun.”

Medical examiners declared Marzette dead at the scene at 2 a.m.

Marzette was identified as a suspect in Brown’s death shortly after the 23-year-old died during the June 11, 2014 shooting at the Quality Inn at

3500 Venture Parkway near Gwinnett Place Mall.

Brown and others were at a party at the hotel, where they were celebrating the success of Gwinnett-based hip-hop group Migos.

Police at the time said they believed Marzette was affiliated with 2G, which a police spokesman described as potentially “as much a criminal street gang as rap group.” Migos and 2G were described by officers at the time as being rival rap groups who had been feuding for about six months before the shooting.

Officers also believed Marzette had a personal beef with some of the people at the party. They also said at the time that a surveillance video showed him and another, unidentified individual running to and from the area where the party was held with guns in their hands.

“Detectives believe that Marzette had an ongoing dispute with attendees of the party,” Gwinnett County police Cpl. Jake Smith told the Daily Post when Marzette was identified as a suspect. “This dispute led Marzette and a second unknown suspect to fire into the crowd.”

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Lovin Elementary teacher wins trip and car contest

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Joshua Ludke sat down at his computer once a day, every day, for two months and entered his name in Southern Community Newspaper Inc. and Visit Florida’s Win a Trip and a Car online contest with hopes of getting picked.

The 29-year-old Loganville resident’s persistence paid off when he was selected as the winner of the contest, whose prizes include a trip to Atlantic Beach, Fla. for four and a 2015 Mazda CX-5. He visited SCNI’s headquarters in Lawrenceville on Tuesday to sign paperwork to receive his prizes.

Southern Community Newspapers Inc. is the parent company of the Gwinnett Daily Post, Albany Herald, Clayton News, Henry Herald, Jackson Progress-Argus, Newton Citizen and Rockdale Citizen.

“When you called me and told me I had won, I was (speechless) … My mouth just hit the floor,” Ludke told Stacy Dibble, a major accounts and advertising systems specialist with SCNI, as he signed for his prizes.

Ludke is a second-grade teacher at Lovin Elementary School in Lawrenceville and a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County, having grown in up in the Lawrenceville area and gradu-

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Joshua Ludke, a teacher from Loganville, holds up a copy of the contest’s advertisement after being named the winner of the 2015 Southern Community Newspaper Inc. and Visit Florida Win a Trip and a Car online contest at the Gwinnett Daily Post in Lawrenceville on Tuesday. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

ated from Dacula High School. He married his wife, Grayson-native Lindsay Ludke, about two years ago. She is also a teacher and teaches fourth grade at Magill Elementary School in Loganville.

Contestants were allowed to enter their name in the contest once a day in July and August to have a chance at winning the prize. Mailed entries were accepted as well. There were 25,826 entries in the contest, Dibble said.

In addition to the car, Ludke won round-trip air fare for four people to Jacksonville, a three-night stay at the One Ocean Resort and Spa and a $250 VISA gift card that goes toward ground transportation as part of the trip. The total prize package is valued at more than $23,000.

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He gets to pick the color combinations for the car.

Other decisions await Ludke and his wife, though. The couple has to decide who take with them. They don’t have children, so they have to decide who will fill the other two slots on their trip. Ludke said there are are at least seven candidates to chose from between his and his wife’s families.

“We’ve got my parents, her parents and siblings,” Ludke said.

The couple has decided on at least one thing, though: Where they will spend part of their trip.

“We’ve been wanting to visit Saint Augustine so we’re going to do that as a day trip,” Ludke said.

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That’s what most people will tell you when asked about their digestive problems. “It’s just horrible says Ralph Burns, a former digestion victim. I was tortured for years by my Acid-Reflux. My wife suffers with digestion problems too.

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GAC completing posh fieldhouse Spartans just weeks away from moving in to grand new digs The Spartan head coach played football for NCAA will.hammock@ Division III Wheaton gwinnettdailypost.com College, where he saw a As he looked over wide range of stadiums as the new view of Greater a player. Then he saw even Atlanta Christian’s football more as a college assistant coach.

The new football fieldhouse at the Greater Atlanta Chris- stadium, Tim Hardy was GAC’s stadium is as tian School in Norcross as seen on Monday. (Staff Photo: asked about his own college career. good or better than any of David Welker)

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them, he said.

“This is a cool place,” Hardy said. “It’s a neat environment. The pine trees on the hill, the cross on the hill. To bookend it with two great facilities is exciting. It makes our Friday night atmosphere really special. That’s one thing unique about GAC, amid the sprawling community in Atlanta, there is a really loyal community here and

you get that feel here on Friday nights.”

GAC recently dedicated the newest stadium addition, the Hoover Fieldhouse, behind the end zone that borders Indian Trail Road. The two-story, 20,000-square foot facility sits opposite the previously constructed Freeman Aquatic Center, which

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FOX HUNTS

Collins Hill’s Tomon Fox, a University of North Carolina commit, used his speed and strength of overpower most offensive lines across the county as he racked up 21 sacks over the last two seasons. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

Collins Hill senior terrorizing opposing quarterbacks all the potential to be a star at the high school level.

Fox’s first-step explo• Players of week siveness and quick hands • Honor rolls SUWANEE — Until his made him an ideal pass• Region standings family moved to Suwanee rusher, according to Reach.

• GSWA poll from Connecticut when he “I got a chance to see — See Page 4B was in the eighth grade, him in ninth grade and he Tomon Fox had never never said anything, but I played organized sports. on the football field. The could tell he was a good It didn’t take long for the Eagles’ eighth-grade coach athlete,” Reach said. “It Fox, now a Collins Hill se- told varsity head coach wasn’t until we got him nior, to realize his potential Kevin Reach that Fox had in the spring (before) his

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sophomore year that we were playing him and there was senior ahead of him. Our defensive line coach came to me and said, ‘This kid can’t just play back-up. He’s better than what we’ve got. He’s got to play.’ We ended up having to sit the senior and he ended up playing as a sophomore and the rest is kind of history now.”

That fall as a sophomore on varsity, Fox led Gwinnett County with 13 sacks.

In just his third season ever playing football.

The defensive end also received his first scholarship offer that year, from Georgia Tech.

“That was a big shock to me because I didn’t know See FOX, Page 6B

Falcons’ Quinn era gets nice start Lanier loses Barnes with ACL tear

By Guy Curtright Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — For much of the second half, the Atlanta Falcons’ new and supposedly improved defense looked a lot like the old and inept one.

Then when it mattered most, the Falcons did actually rise up Monday night as their slogan proclaims.

As a result, the Dan Quinn era got off to the hoped for start at the Georgia Dome with a 26-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

There is obviously still work to be done, though.

PREP FOOTBALL NOTES

Up 20-3 after an impressive first half defensively as well as offensively, the Falcons suddenly couldn’t stop the Eagles.

That is, until a pair of pivotal moments.

Middle linebacker Paul Worrilow knifed through to stop Ryan Mathews for no gain on third-and-1, forcing a field goal attempt by Cody Parkey from 44 yards that was missed with just over two minutes left.

Then after the Eagles got the ball back deep in their own territory, safety See FALCONS, Page 6B

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Lanier’s Ashton Barnes poses for a portrait at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill earlier this season. Barnes, who maintains a 3.9 GPA and has committed to Air Force, tore his ACL in the Longhorns’ win over Flowery Branch last Friday. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

Lanier’s football players and coaches, hoping for the best possible news, got the worst instead regarding standout running back Ashton Barnes.

Barnes injured his knee early in last Friday’s win over Flowery Branch and got an MRI this week that revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL reconstruction surgery and recovery likely will take eight or nine months, a brutal break personally for the Lanier senior and a huge blow to

the Longhorns’ offense.

“A tough break for a first-class kid,” said Lanier head coach Korey Mobbs of Barnes, whose college offer list included all three service academies and all of the Ivy League schools.

Barnes, one of Gwinnett’s most explosive running backs, recently committed to Air Force over his other prestigious college options. He carried 19 times for 121 yards and a touchdown in the Longhorns’ 17-7 win over Class AAAAAA Lambert in the season opener and had a rushing TD and a 75-yard

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you what — all four of these teams would absoCould team owner Joe lutely hate that.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase schedule Gibbs’ fondest dream be“I just think it would Sept. 20: MyAFibStory.com 400, Joliet, Ill. come Joe Gibbs Racing’s be so awkward that we Sept. 27: Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. worst nightmare? wouldn’t know how Oct. 4: AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 10: Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Would it really bento work together. We Oct. 18: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. efit the organization if all wouldn’t know if we were Oct. 25: Alabama 500, Talladega, Ala. four JGR drivers — Kyle supposed to work together Nov. 1: Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500, Martinsville, Va. Busch, Denny Hamlin, or if we weren’t supposed Nov. 8: AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Matt Kenseth and Carl to work together. … But Nov. 15: Quicken Loans Race For Heroes 500, AvonEdwards — happened to I’ll tell you what, Joe dale, Ariz. qualify for the Chase for Gibbs wouldn’t care. He’d Nov. 22: Ford Ecoboost 400, Homestead, Fla. the NASCAR Sprint Cup be happy as a clam.” finale at Homestead-Miami Busch’s return from a here is realistically thinking ry, is delighted JGR is the Speedway? broken right leg and left Is there any way it could about that as a possibilonly organization to put foot suffered in the seasonactually happen? ity. I think there’s so many four cars in the Chase, but opening NASCAR XFIN“Obviously you’d love good cars in there. We were he acknowledges a four-car ITY Series race at Daytona that,” Gibbs said Saturday just talking about the 4 car Gibbs finale at Homestead International Speedway night at Richmond Interna- (reigning champion Kevin would complicate matters. helped form a critical mass tional Raceway after Kens- Harvick), the 22 (2014 “I know Joe Gibbs that galvanized the entire eth gave JGR its seventh finalist Joey Logano), the would look at it and say team. victory in nine NASCAR 2 (2012 champion Brad that he can be considered The driver of the No. 18 Sprint Cup Series races Keselowski). All those cars another NASCAR chamToyota won at Sonoma in and the organization’s 11th are capable of winning a pion if all four cars make late June, starting a string in the 26-race regular sea- championship — period.” it to Homestead with a of 11 races in which JGR son. “But that’s a dream.

Busch, who qualified for chance for the champidrivers would record eight It’s hard for a dream to the Chase despite missing onship,” Busch told the victories, a dominant run come true. the first 11 Cup races of NASCAR Wire Service at interrupted only by Dale “I don’t think anybody the season because of inju- Richmond. “But I’ll tell Earnhardt Jr.’s restrictor-

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plate victory at Daytona and Joey Logano’s triumphs at Watkins Glen and Bristol.

“Of course, Kyle coming back from a serious injury, to be able to do what he’s done, that was a huge deal for us this year,” Gibbs said.

Coming off a lackluster 2014 season that produced but two victories, JGR shuffled its crew chief lineup, pairing Darian Grubb with newbie Edwards, moving Dave Rogers to Hamlin’s No. 11 Camry, keeping Jason Ratcliff with Kenseth and promoting XFINITY Series crew chief Adam Stevens to the leadership of Busch’s Cup crew.

To Busch, the personnel moves made a huge difference. And when Busch returned, Stevens was fully engaged with a driver of prodigious talent whose input and feedback are invaluable assets to the entire competitive effort.

“I think the biggest thing

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is all the crew chief swapping going on, and bringing Adam Stevens in and some new fresh faces and engineers and some different ideas that maybe we haven’t quite used in years past,” Busch said.

“I think all of that kind of goes together, and it’s made us a tougher group to be competitive at the race track.”

That there is even talk of an all-Gibbs championship battle at Homestead is simply a testament to the strength the organization has shown throughout the summer.

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Prep schedule

SOFTBALL

Today

4 p.m. — Buford at Brookwood 4 p.m. — South Forsyth at Mountain View 5 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Chamblee 5 p.m. — Norcross vs. Cedar Shoals at Dacula 5 p.m. — Northview at Duluth 5 p.m. — Parkview vs. Northgate at Grayson 5 p.m. — Shiloh vs. Jackson Co. at Loganville 5:30 p.m. — Creekview at North 6 p.m. — Collins Hill vs. South Forsyth at Mountain View 7 p.m. — Roswell at North

VOLLEYBALL

5 p.m. — Lanier, Pinecrest Academy at Gainesville 5 p.m. — Tallulah Falls, Athens Academy at Hebron

SOFTBALL

Thursday

4:30 p.m. — Central at Discovery 4:45 p.m. — Towns Co. at Hebron 4:45 p.m. — Wesleyan at Marist 5 p.m. — GAC at Holy Innocents’ 5 p.m. — Mill Creek at Norcross 5:30 p.m. — McNair at Meadowcreek 5:30 p.m. — Monroe Area at Buford 6 p.m. — Berkmar at Grayson 6 p.m. — Duluth at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — Jackson Co. at Parkview 6 p.m. — North at Peachtree Ridge 6 p.m. — Winder-Barrow at Lanier

VOLLEYBALL

4:30 p.m. — Brookwood at Lanier 4:30 p.m. — Mill Creek, North at Duluth 4:30 p.m. — Discovery at Loganville Christian 4:30 p.m. — GAC, Buford, Meadowcreek at South 4:30 p.m. — Hebron, Dacula, Wesleyan at Archer 4:30 p.m. — Mill Creek, North, Berkmar at Duluth 4:30 p.m. — Norcross, Shiloh, Parkview at Grayson

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Loran Smith Kolton Houston’s life has as many peaks and valleys as a mountain chain.

He could have abandoned ship along the way, but here he is — among the peaks lately— with golden opportunity awaiting. Who knows? There may be an unforgettable moment in the gloaming.

There is unfinished business, the most important business in his life — his senior season of football between the hedges. He is already living a fulfilled dream, waiting in the wings for the forthcoming conference competition, enjoying every minute of his campus experience with a list of achievements on the record that turns heads. He has not one but two degrees: the first in financial planning and the second in consumer economics. He is halfway to a master’s, which he will get to when his National Football League objective is consummated.

A conversation with this 6-foot-5, 290-pound tackle reveals that he has always been one to figure things out, take advantage of opportunity and excel — the objective being to enjoy all experiences, from the classroom to football to the great outdoors. His approach to time management is extraordinary. Listening to him talk brought about a flashback to a circumstance involving Bulldog All-American Terry Hoage.

Hoage broke his ankle skiing and hobbled down to the local airport in Aspen, Col., pointed to the boot on his foot, and asked a flight instructor if he could learn to fly while wearing the boot. The instructor

Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Kolton Houston (75) blocks Clemson Tigers defensive end Tavaris Barnes (9) during a college football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

said yes. Today Hoage is a licensed pilot.

Kolton was declared ineligible by the NCAA for three years due to a positive drug test for a performanceenhancing substance.

“He received injections from a physician while in high school to rehabilitate a shoulder injury,” Ron Courson, Georgia’s director of sports medicine said. “Unfortunately, he was given nandrolone, an anabolic steroid and an NCAA-banned substance.

The injected medication became trapped in his fat, was walled off and would not leave his system. He ultimately had to undergo surgery to remove the fatty masses containing the entrapped medication to rid his body of the substance.”

During this episode, instead of moping about, Kolton eschewed the “woe is me” crutch, applied due diligence in the classroom, and is perhaps the most educated football player in intercollegiate football.

There are other interests in his life: his girlfriend, Jaicee Brewton, golf and airplanes. Jaicee’s parents, Angie and Clay Brewton, are big acreage farmers in Screven (Wayne County), which means that there is

limitless opportunity to hunt, fish and ride fourwheelers. Kolton enjoys that activity to the fullest.

He never met a golf course he didn’t like, and when time allows he will, like Terry Hoage, become a pilot. He’s about halfway home to earning his pilot’s license in case you are interested.

His interest in airplanes originated with his maternal grandfather, O.J. Green, who flew fighter planes in Vietnam and later enjoyed a career as a Delta pilot. In high school, Kolton seriously considered enrolling at the Naval Academy to become a jet fighter. Before you think that a cockpit would not accommodate his lineman’s frame, you might refer to the career of Chad Hennings, who flew fighter planes after graduating from the Air Force Academy. Hennings played nine years for the Dallas Cowboys at 6-6, 291 pounds. Kolton may not be destined to fly off into the Wild Blue Yonder, but he is likely to someday take his friends aloft “where it is so peaceful and beautiful.”

Kolton got his football interest from his dad, Shane, who transferred from Western Illinois to play for the

Bulldogs in 1985-86.

“I’ve always been crazy about the Bulldogs and never seriously considered any other school,” Kolton said. He has a photo, taken by his mother, Tiffany, on her cellphone of him standing at the gate underneath the bridge at the west end of the stadium with the Dawg Walk procession filing past pre-game when he was “about nine years old.”

Kolton has always wanted to be like his dad, begging to play for the Duluth Wildcats when he was four years old. Officials wouldn’t let him sign up until he was six. He can still remember the exultation he experienced with that signature moment in his life.

This man with a Renaissance bent has always established goals and then set about achieving them.

He speaks as if he were a clairvoyant.

“My ultimate dream is to start my own business and live at St. Simons Island,” he said.

If anybody has a friend in real estate in Glynn County, there is a potential client in waiting, one who wears No. 75 between the hedges of Sanford Stadium on Saturdays.

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Sports Calendar BASEBALL

Ongoing through Dec. 31: Whitner Hitting Clinics are being held at Jack City Sports Center. The clinics are ongoing and cost $75 for five weeks. To sign up, email jackcitybaseball@aol. com or call 770-633-0948.

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a fall basketball clinic at Suwanee Sports Academy on Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. for girls in grades 5-8 who are interested in playing travel basketball this spring and summer. Cost is $30.

For more information, and to sign up online, go to www.ssasports.com/csafall. Contact Chris Luke at christyluke1@hotmail.com with any questions.

Today in Sports History 1924: Jim Bottomley goes 6-for-6 with a league-record 12 runs batted in, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals past the Brooklyn Dodgers 17-3.

1948: New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio hits his 300th career home run, making him just the eighth major leaguer to reach the mark.

1950: The Cleveland Browns play their first regular-season game in franchise history, trouncing the host Philadelphia Eagles 35-10. Cleveland boasts a 10-2 mark in its inaugural season.

1960: Warren Spahn, 39, tosses his first no-hitter as the Milwaukee Braves blank the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0.

Spahn records his second no-no less than a year later.

1991: Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon is suspended for 60 days for violating the league’s drug policy. The ban will cost Nixon a shot at participating in the postseason.

1997: Brett Favre becomes the winningest quarterback in NFL history, earning the 149th victory of his career as the Green Bay Packers defeat the New York Giants 35-13.

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Tech’s Searcy making most of chances

By Stan Awtrey Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — After spending last year as a redshirt, watching a group of experienced seniors soak up all the playing time at A-back, Qua Searcy is getting a chance to show why he was such a highly regarded player coming out of high school.

Searcy, an all-state player at Lamar County High School in Barnesville, spent his time on the scout team while veterans like Deon Hill, Tony Zenon, Charles Perkins and B.J. Bostic got all the carries. Searcy watched and learned and has been ready this year whenever called upon.

In two games this season, he’s shown his skills as a runner and a receiver.

Searcy has seven carries for 66 yards (9.4 yards per carry), including a 31-yarder and one touchdown. He’s

caught two passes for 28 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown. Both scores came in last weeks’ 64-10 win over Tulane, which caused the staff to name him the team’s offensive player of the week.

“It’s fun playing with him, knowing you can get the ball in a guy’s hands like that and he can make a play,” quarterback Justin Thomas said. “We’ve got a few guys like that. We’ve got a lot of guys who can make plays in one-on-one space.”

The balanced attack from the A-backs includes Broderick Snoddy (seven carries for 86 yards), Clinton Lynch (three carries, 62 yards), TaQuon Marshall (three carries, 28 yards) and Isiah Willis (two carries, 14 yards). That’s a total of 22 carries for 256 yards, a 9.5 yard average.

“They’ve been OK,” coach Paul Johnson said.

“We feel like we’ve got some good athletes and they’ve done some good things. They’re going to continue to grow.”

Searcy said it’s easier to play with an experienced quarterback like Thomas running the offense.

“He makes me feel comfortable back there,” Searcy said. “We realize in the huddle that Justin made adjustments and the offensive line did a good job blocking and we just made plays. Because we’ve got other guys that do their jobs, it opens up plays for me.”

In addition to his quickness, Searcy brings tenaciousness to the position.

Against Tulane, he just missed a reception when Thomas threw it just out of his reach, but came back to make a nice catch and turned it into a touchdown.

And on his first touchdown run, Searcy made gold out of third-and-goal at the 13.

“I saw that play as, ‘We are getting a touchdown,’” he said. “I was not thinking about getting caught short.

The linemen did a good job of blocking up front.

Justin had a good read and I got in the end zone.”

Searcy is listed behind senior Snoddy on the depth chart at one A-back position. Isiah Willis is listed first at the other A-back spot, followed by Marshall and Lynch. But all five have proven to be interchangeable.

Notes: The team’s other players of the week for the Tulane game were: Adam Gotsis (defense) and Jamal Golden (special teams). Gotsis had six tackles, two for loss, and one sack. Golden had a 44-yard punt return and a 34-yard kickoff return. … The ACC announced that next week’s game against Duke will start at noon. The game will be televised on ESPN2 or ESPNU.

IN BRIEF

Buford’s Thompson advances to Augusta National

In her final opportunity, Buford’s Skylar Thompson qualified for the 2016 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship next spring at Augusta National Golf Club.

She was the top qualifier in the girls 14- and 15-yearold division at TPC Sawgrass. It was the third attempt at regional qualifying for Thompson, a 15-year-old in her final year of eligibility age-wise for the event.

“The first year I didn’t make it, I wasn’t too disappointed, but last year, I had practiced really hard and when I didn’t make it, I took it pretty hard,” Thompson said in an event release. “I told myself this was a new chance and a new opportunity to play better.”

Grayson’s Gunn, Ayres named runners of the week

Grayson’s Joseph Gunn and Bobbi Ayres were selected as Gwinnett County runners of the week by the county’s cross country coaches on Tuesday.

Gunn was runner-up at Covered Bridge with a time of 16 minutes, 50 seconds and Ayres was seventh in the

girls race at the meet in 20:42.

Three inductees announced for Gwinnett XC Hall of Fame

The Gwinnett Cross Country Hall of Fame will induct three new members at its annual All-County Banquet, which is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Meadowcreek.

This year’s class features longtime South Gwinnett coach Rick Wood and former standout runners Amanda Winslow of Collins Hill and Bobby Reyes of Dacula.

Wood coached for 14 years at South, winning the 1992 Gwinnett and state championships as well as a county track and field title in 2000. He coached two individual state champions who won a combined six individual state crowns.

Winslow won two county, region and state championships during her cross country career, in addition to winning four more state titles in track. She ran for Florida State in college and now runs professionally for Hoka One-One. Reyes was the 2002 county, region and state champion in cross country after finishing fourth in the state as a junior in 2001. He later won the Club National 10K track title.

— From staff reports

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

FOOTBALL STANDINGS

Who: Parkview’s Jack Chambers Position: Quarterback Class: Senior Highlights: Completed 19 of 23 passes for 406 yards and four touchdowns, in addition to rushing nine times for 48 yards and another score, in the Panthers’ 48-9 win over rival Brookwood Coach Eric Godfree’s take: “Jack is a highly motivated and competitive player who makes those around him better. Jack did a great job of preparing for the Brookwood game this past week. He spent extra time with Coach (Tyler) Aurandt after practices watching film, etc. It is very satisfying as a coach to have a player on the same page with reads, work ethic, etc., and Jack was definitely on the same page with his coaches this past Friday night.

Again, Jack is a selfless player and superb athlete. His numbers are incredible for playing 2 1/2 quarters.”

Who: Peachtree Ridge’s Breon Dixon Position: Linebacker Class: Junior Highlights: Provided nearly all of his team’s points with an interception return for a touchdown and a safety in the Lions’ 9-6 win over McEachern Coach Mark Fleetwood’s take: “Breon is a talented young man. He has the tools to be as good as he wants to be. He is a very smart young man that has a knack for knowing where the ball is. I was very proud of his performance Friday night.”

Region 8-AAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Grayson 1-0 3-0 at Parkview Parkview 1-0 3-0 Grayson Central Gwinnett 1-0 2-1 at Shiloh Dacula 1-0 2-1 at South Gwinnett Shiloh 0-0 0-2 Central Gwinnett Archer 0-1 2-1 Bye South Gwinnett 0-1 1-2 Dacula Berkmar 0-1 0-3 Brookwood Brookwood 0-1 0-3 at Berkmar Region 7-AAAAAA Team Region Overall This week Mill Creek 0-0 3-0 Duluth Norcross 0-0 3-0 Mountain View Meadowcreek 0-0 2-1 at Peachtree Ridge North Gwinnett 0-0 2-1 at Collins Hill Duluth 0-0 1-2 at Mill Creek Mountain View 0-0 1-2 at Norcross Peachtree Ridge 0-0 1-2 Meadowcreek Collins Hill 0-0 0-3 North Gwinnett Region 8-AAAAA Team Region Overall This week Lanier 2-0 3-0 at Cedar Shoals Loganville 2-0 3-0 Winder-Barrow Salem 2-0 3-0 Clarke Central Gainesville 1-0 1-1 Apalachee Clarke Central 1-1 1-2 at Salem Winder-Barrow 1-1 1-2 at Loganville Cedar Shoals 0-1 0-2 Lanier Flowery Branch 0-2 1-2 at Heritage Apalachee 0-2 0-3 at Gainesville Heritage 0-2 0-3 Flowery Branch Region 8-AAAA Team Region Overall This week Buford 0-0 2-1 at White County Stephens County 0-0 2-1 Bye North Hall 0-0 1-1 Carrollton Monroe Area 0-0 1-2 Bye North Oconee 0-0 0-2 at West Hall Chestatee 0-0 0-3 Bye White County 0-0 0-3 Buford Madison County 0-0 0-3 Bye Region 6-AA Team Region Overall This week Pace Academy 1-0 4-0 Holy Innocents’ Wesleyan 0-0 3-0 KIPP Atlanta Hapeville 0-0 3-0 GAC GAC 0-0 2-1 at Hapeville BEST Academy 0-0 1-2 Lovett Holy Innocents’ 0-0 1-2 at Pace Academy KIPP Atlanta 0-0 0-3 at Wesleyan Lovett 0-1 0-4 at BEST Academy Region 8-A Team Region Overall This week Athens Academy 1-0 3-0 Commerce Prince Avenue 1-0 3-0 at Athens Christian Commerce 1-0 2-1 at Athens Academy Towns County 1-0 1-2 at Hebron Providence 0-0 0-2 at George Walton Hebron Christian 0-1 2-1 Towns County Athens Christian 0-1 1-2 Prince Avenue Lakeview 0-1 1-2 Bye George Walton 0-1 0-3 Providence

OFFENSIVE HONOR ROLL Archer Jamyest Williams, 28 rushes for 172 yards, 2 TDs Brookwood Jesse Brown, 18 rushes for 70 yards Dorian Miles, 3 catches for 58 yards Keith Coffee, 3 catches for 36 yards Casey Holman, 86 percent blocking grade Charlie Call, 80 percent blocking grade Central Gwinnett Major Bellamy, 7 catches for 199 yards, 2 TDs Micah Maxey, 15 of 26 passing for 268 yards, 4 TDs Trey Vallery, 19 rushes for 75 yards, TD Dacula Johnathan Grant, 92 percent blocking and receiving grade Daniel John, 90 percent blocking grade Jakob Brashear, 3 rushes for 66 yards, TD, 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception for TD on defense Landen Berlin, 7 rushes for 55 yards, TD Jaylon Jones, 30-yard TD catch Grayson Chase Brice, 21 of 33 passing for 208 yards, TD Evan Sturgill, 4 catches for 61 yards, TD, 2 punt returns for 38 yards Will Van Pamelen, game-winning field goal, averaged 35.3 yards on 7 punts Will Taylor, 92 percent blocking grade, 5 knockdown blocks Ernest Tiller, 7 catches for 71 yards Lanier Juan Marin, winning blocking grade Jake Smith, winning blocking grade Marcko Baity, 15 rushes for 83 yards, 1 kickoff tackle inside the 20-yard line Parkview Offensive line, paved way to 588 total yards Jaylen Askew, 5 catches for 86 yards, TD Justin Long, 6 catches for 110 yards, TD

Honor roll players are nominated by their coaches. To be included, coaches are asked to fax or e-mail their nominations by noon on Monday. Email will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com.

DEFENSIVE HONOR ROLL Archer Quinn Miller, 9 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 QB hurries Isaiah Pryor, 7 tackles (5 solos), 1 pass breakup Sam Wright, 7 tackles (6 solos), 3 for losses, 2 sacks, 1 QB hurry, 1 caused fumble Kobe Smith, 5 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack Brookwood Guillermo Luna, 10 tackles Blake Chavis, 7 tackles, 1 for loss Cantorian Weems, 5 tackles, 1 pass breakup Will Banfield, 4 punts for 41.3-yard average Central Gwinnett Nigel Adams, 10 tackles Eugene Mafah, 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 caused fumble, 1 fumble recovery Shelton Combs, 5 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 caused fumble Vern Bellamy, 5 tackles, 15-yard TD catch, 1 punt block return for TD Dacula Kenny Holder, 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery Malik Carrasco, 4 tackles, 3 for losses Ty’Quan Garrett, 3 tackles, 1 blocked punt Allen Daniels, 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry Grayson Brice Smith, 16 tackles (11 solos), 4 for losses, 2 sacks, 1 QB pressure Jordan Cornelius, 6 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 pass breakups, 1 blocked punt Ellison Hubbard, 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 QB pressure Ishmail Abdul, 5 tackles, 1 caused fumble, 1 pass breakup Adesola Abisoye, 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup Lanier Shaun Hunter, 11 tackles (8 solos), 1 for loss, 1 kickoff tackle inside the 20-yard line Devin Miller, 11 tackles (9 solos), 3 for losses, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry, 2 pass deflections Juwuan Jones, 12 tackles (10 solos), 2 for losses Ethan Wilson, 2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass deflection Derrick Brown, 10 tackles (8 solos), 4 for losses, 1 QB hurry Parkview Stephen Moye, 8 tackles Tay Rhodes, 8 tackles Armon Williams, 9 tackles (7 solos), 2 for losses Darrien Warner, 5 tackles, 1 interception South Gwinnett Malik Robinson, 13 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 caused fumble, 1 QB pressure Justin Mascoll, 12 tackles, 1 sack

NFL ROUNDUP

Packers’ Barrington may be done Washington signs Blackmon The Washington Redskins announced they signed free agent cornerback Will Blackmon. The 30-year-old Blackmon is in his ninth NFL season and played the past two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Redskins also signed cornerback Dashaun Phillips to the practice squad and released fullback Ray Agnew from the practice squad.

The Sports Xchange The Green Bay Packers’ defense, which struggled against the run in their opener, received a major blow when inside linebacker Sam Barrington suffered an ankle injury that might sideline him for the rest of the season, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

There is no definitive prognosis on Barrington’s injury, but the Packers fear the worst at this point, and NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Packers believe Barrington will miss the remainder of the 2015 season.

Barrington was listed as questionable for Sunday’s opener against Chicago because of an ankle injury sustained in the preseason.

He started the game but left in the second quarter after apparently aggravating the ankle. Barrington left the stadium after the game wearing a walking boot, according to FOXSports.com.

Barrington became a starter late last season and remained a starter through the playoffs and into this year’s opener. He called the defensive signals in the huddle.

Nate Palmer replaced Barrington when Barrington left the game on Sunday and probably will get the starting assignment in this weekend’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Packers have been using Clay Matthews as both an inside and outside linebacker, but this injury might force him inside almost exclusively.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington (58) defends against Pittsburgh’s DeAngelo Williams (34) durRaiders playing it safe ing a preseason game this year. The Packers may have The Oakland Raiders, lost Barrington for the season with an injury. (Charles who lost two safeties to LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports)

Earlier reports indicated that veteran wide receivers Hakeem Nicks, Nick Toon, Austin Pettis and Clyde Gates were scheduled to work out for the Cowboys on Tuesday.

ESPN reported the Cowboys would host the brigade of receivers on their off day as they prepare to be without Bryant for at least one month. Bryant broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in the third quarter of Dallas’ Sunday night win over the New York Giants and had surgery Tuesday to insert a pin into the cracked bone.

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Butler, a seventh-round draft pick in 2013, caught 30 passes for 383 yards and two touchdowns the past two seasons with the Raiders but had difficulty climbing the depth chart.

“Now it’s time to play for Americas team! #CowboysNation I’m coming!!!” Butler said on Twitter.

Miami adds kickoff return threat Dez down, Cowboys Running back Raheem trade for Butler Mostert was signed to the The Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins’ active acquired wide receiver roster from the practice Brice Butler in a trade with squad of the Philadelphia the Oakland Raiders on Eagles.

Tuesday for an undisclosed Mostert instantly draft pick to help shore up becomes a candidate to their receiving corps after return kickoffs for the Dez Bryant’s injury.

Dolphins, who released

injuries Sunday, signed free agent safety Taylor Mays and defensive lineman C.J. Wilson, the club announced.

Browns pick up extra arm Starting safety Nate Allen Injuries at quarterback reportedly suffered a torn sent the Cleveland Browns MCL on Sunday, according scrambling for an extra to multiple reports, and he arm, and they added Matt was placed on the Reserve/ Blanchard to the practice Injured — Designated for squad as insurance.

Return list on Tuesday.

Starting quarterback That means he cannot play Josh McCown was at in a game for at least eight meetings and film review weeks and cannot practice on Monday but he remains for at least six weeks. in concussion protocol, and backup Johnny ManHarper waived by Pats ziel will “get the starter’s The New England Pareps” this week, head triots released rookie wide coach Mike Pettine said on receiver Chris Harper.

Harper was signed by Monday. the Patriots in May as a Bucanneers trim roster rookie free agent from California and was active for The Tampa Bay Bucthe season opener against caneers waived injured linebacker James-Michael the Pittsburgh Steelers on Johnson, and they released Thursday night. tight end Cameron Brate, Report: Pierre-Paul wide receiver Kaelin Clay missing part of thumb and guard Martin Wallace New York Giants defenfrom the practice squad.

Johnson joined the Buc- sive lineman Jason Pierrecaneers on Sept. 6 after he Paul is not only missing an index finger but apparently was claimed off waivers also part of his right thumb. from the Kansas City ESPN reported TuesChiefs. day that Pierre-Paul had his right middle finger Bills make room repaired in an additional for Dareus surgical procedure and that The Buffalo Bills released running back Bryce the tip of his right thumb Brown and used the roster is gone. The middle finger was repaired before he spot for defensive tackle underwent a physical for Marcell Dareus.

Dareus returns this week the Giants on Sept. 7 and then returned to his home after a one-game suspenin Florida to work out. sion. running back LaMike James on Monday.

This week’s state games of interest Wayne County at Camden County Pelham at Colquitt County Terrell County at Lee County Newton at Lowndes Veterans at Valdosta Alcovy at Tift County Lakeside-DeKalb at Dunwoody Lovejoy at McEachern North Cobb at Harrison Pope at Cherokee Woodstock at Etowah Milton at Lassiter Wheeler at Walton Centennial at Chattahoochee Lambert at Alpharetta Habersham Central at West Forsyth Northview at Johns Creek South Forsyth at North Forsyth LaGrange at Mary Persons

GSWA PREP FOOTBALL POLL County 1.

(First place votes Dropped out: Burke County. in parentheses) Class AAAAAA Class AAA School Pts Prev 1. Colquitt Co. (16) 160 2 1. Calhoun (15) 159 1 2. Grayson 141 4 2. Blessed Trinity (1) 145 2 3. Roswell 115 5 3. Jefferson 126 3 4. Archer 108 1 4. Elbert County 113 4 5. McEachern 77 3 5. Central-Carollton 84 6 6. Mill Creek 73 7 6. Cedar Grove 6 3 7 7. Walton 63 10 7. Peach County 58 10 8. Lee County 53 8 8. Hart County 55 5 9. Norcross 47 9 9. Dodge County 24 NR 10. Camden County 15 NR 10. Westside-Macon 16 NR Others receiving votes: Others receiving votes: Etowah 6, Peachtree Adairsville 11, Laney 8, Ridge 5, Tucker 5, Newton Westminster 7, Jackson 4, 3, Wheeler 3, Lassiter 2, Pierce County 4, West Hall Lowndes 2, North Gwinnett 4, Callaway 1.

2, Tift County 1, Valdosta 1.

Dropped out: Westminster, Dropped out: Etowah.

West Hall.

Class AAAAA 1. Northside-WR (14) 153 1 2. Ware County 138 2 3. Houston Co. (2) 129 3 4. Stockbridge 108 4 5. Jones County 88 5 6. Mays 74 6 7. Lanier 65 7 8. Kell 41 9 9. Creekside 27 10 10. South Paulding 22 NR Others receiving votes: Allatoona 10, Glynn Academy 10, Coffee County 4, Gainesville 4, Warner Robins 3, East Paulding 2, Northgate 1.

Dropped out: East Paulding.

Class AAAA 1. Woodward Aca. (11) 153 1 2. Cartersville (3) 143 2 3. Buford (2) 135 3 4. Sandy Creek 94 7 5. Mary Persons 89 8 6. Thomson 72 9 7. Marist 42 10 8. West Laurens 31 5 9. Jonesboro 29 4 10. Bainbridge 27 NR Others receiving votes: Burke County 20, Eagle’s Landing 15, EastsideCovington 14, St. Pius X 7, Howard 4, Spaulding 2, Worth County 2, Stephens

Class AA 1. Benedictine (15) 1 59 1 2. Fitzgerald (1) 139 2 3. GAC 132 3 4. Pace Academy 112 5 5. Wesleyan 87 6 6. Screven County 77 7 7. Darlington 60 t8 8. Vidalia 45 t8 9. Macon County 27 4 10. Dublin 18 NR Others receiving votes: Model 10, Rabun County 6, Union County 4, Pelham 2, Brooks County 1, Lamar County 1.

Dropped out: Lamar County.

Class A 1. Mt. Paran (15) 159 1 2. Marion County 137 2 3. Prince Ave. (1) 131 3 4. Calvary Day 106 4 5. Charlton County 93 5 6. ELCA 88 6 7. Landmark Christian 52 8 8. Aquinas 35 9 9. Clinch County 30 10 10. Lincoln County 14 NR Others receiving votes: Commerce 9, Irwin County 7, Pacelli 7, Tattnall Square 6, Turner County 4, Pinecrest Academy 1, Stratford Academy 1.

Dropped out: Commerce.

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Braves snap long Parkview nips Tigers in 7th inning home losing skid PREP ROUNDUP

Atlanta beats Toronto 3-2

By Guy Curtright

decision. The left-hander was pulled for a pinch hitter after five innings ATLANTA — For and only 66 pitches. He the first time since Aug. allowed five hits and two 24, the Atlanta Braves runs (one earned). celebrated a home victory Second baseman Cliff and they won in dramatic Pennington put Toronto style Tuesday night. ahead with a two-out Shortstop Andrelton RBI single in the second Simmons singled home inning. The Blue Jays the winning run with one ended up leaving the out in the bottom of the bases loaded, though, and ninth inning for a 3-2 win the Braves soon had the over the Toronto Blue lead.

Jays that snapped a record The Braves scored in 12-game losing streak the bottom of the second for the Braves at Turner when second baseman Field.

Daniel Castro followed a Third baseman Adonis double and a single with Garcia led off the ninth an RBI grounder. Then with an infield single an error by Smoak after against rookie Aaron San- a leadoff double by right chez (7-6). Catcher A.J. fielder Nick Markakis Pierzynski immediately made it 2-1 in the third. followed with his third Notes: The Blue Jays hit of the game, moving sent RHP Drew Hutchipinch runner Todd Cunson, their Opening Day ningham to third. starter, to the bullpen.

After a groundout He is 13-4 but has a 5.33 by center fielder CamERA in 27 starts. … Blue eron Maybin, Simmons Jays 1B Edwin Encarnaslapped a single into right cion was held out of the field and was mobbed lineup for the second conby his teammates as they secutive game because enjoyed a home victory of sore left middle finger. for the first time since … Toronto LHP David defeating the Colorado Price (15-5, 2.46 ERA) Rockies 5-3 more than will start the middle game three weeks ago. of the interleague series Arodys Vizcaino (3-1) on Wednesday. He is was credited with the 6-1 with a 2.28 ERA in victory after pitching a eight starts since being scoreless top of the ninth. acquired from Detroit. …

The Blue Jays tied it Braves RHP Shelby Millwhen first baseman Justin er (5-14, 2.86 ERA) will Smoak led off the sixth attempt to end a winless inning by picking on an streak that has reached outside 2-2 fastball from 21 games. … The Braves right-hander Julio Tehewon two of three games ran and lining his 16th in Toronto during April. homer of the season just … RHP Jason Grilli, out over the left field fence. for the season because Teheran, who was of an Achilles tear, is the pulled two outs later Braves’ nominee for the after a single and a walk, Robert Clemente Award. gave up five hits and four RF Jose Bautista is the walks and two runs. Only Blue Jays’ nominee for 66 of his 113 pitches the award. … With a day were strikes. off in Atlanta on Monday, Blue Jays starter Mark the Blue Jays as a team Buehrle, who received took in the NFL’s Fala cortisone shot in his cons-Philadelphia Eagles shoulder last week, also game at the Georgia wasn’t involved in the Dome.

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From Staff Reports

LILBURN — Parkview plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh to come back and nip Archer 4-3 on Tuesday night in Region 8-AAAAAA play.

Parkview tied the game at 3-3 when Tyler Draper scored on an error. Destiny Beckham later came in with the winning run when Lexie Walker delivered a single with two outs.

Kadie Rogers added two hits and a run for the Panthers (15-5, 4-1), while MacKenzie Michels was the winning pitcher.

Michels (10-0) allowed two earned runs in seven innings on eight hits with two strikeouts.

Archer was led by Jacqui Switzer, who had two solo home runs.

SOFTBALL SOFTBALL Norcross 4, Duluth 3 DULUTH — Norcross edged Duluth 4-3 on Tuesday night in a battle between Region 7-AAAAAA rivals.

Bubba Bradford put Norcross (7-12, 2-5) up early in the top of the first with a three-run homer, while De’Areya Porter broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the sixth with an RBI single.

Kelly Schmidt, who went 3-for3 at the plate, was the winning pitcher with one earned run and eight strikeouts. Ally Shores and Lauren Ladzinski each finished with two hits for Norcross.

Mill Creek 6, Mountain View 4 HOSHCTON — Mountain View scored four runs in the top of the first, but couldn’t hold it as Mill Creek came back to post a 6-4 win on Tuesday night.

Hannah Adams went 2-for-4 with an RBI for Mill Creek (11-5, 6-4), while Sydney Grimes and Amanda Natsch each finished with two hits.

Maddison Koepke added an RBI double, while Skylar Hayward (seven innings, one hit, five strikeouts) earned the win.

Shiloh 2, Grayson 0 SNELLVILLE — Sharai Lay of Shiloh delivered a two-run double in the second inning as the Generals went on to blank Grayson 2-0 on Tuesday night.

Anya Solomon pitched a complete-game shutout for Shiloh, giving up three hits and striking out four. The win pushed Shiloh’s record to 10-8 overall and 3-3 in the Region 8-AAAAAA. Brookwood 1, South 0 SNELLVILLE — Brookwood’s

Hannah Odum scored an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh to give the Broncos a 1-0 win over South Gwinnett in a Region 8-AAAAAA battle.

Odum finished 1-for-3 with the lone run, while Kayle Louie went 2-for-3.

Amanda Ablan (9-1) pitched seven innings with 13 strikeouts for the win, giving up three hits as the Broncos improved to 11-6 overall and 4-1 in the region.

South was led by pitcher Shay Bell, who allowed one unearned run in a complete-game effort.

each had two hits with an RBI. Wesleyan (11-4, 4-0), which had 12 hits total, also received a 2-for-2 day from Gabby Hernandez.

Dacula 18, Central 3 LAWRENCELLVE — Dacula improved to 12-3 overall and 4-1 in Region 8-AAAAAA with an 18-3 win in three innings at Central Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Baylee Bedingfield and Haley Lambes each had a hit and two RBIs for Dacula, while Makenzie Vanderhorst and Alexis Deadwyler each tripled and drove in a run.

Elsie Igberaese added two hits, including a triple, and an RBI, while Lambes allowed two hits and struck out for in getting the win.

Norcross wins three area matches SUWANEE — Norcross posted three wins in Area 7-AAAAAA on Tuesday, defeating North Gwinnett 25-18, 24-26, 25-22, Duluth 25-11, 25-18 and Meadowcreek 25-12, 25-4.

Tia Jimerson led Norcross (18-7, 3-0) in hitting with 38 kills, while Makenzie White added 30 kills and 16 digs. Sammie Baker delivered 79 assists with 11 digs, while Lydia Gratwick led the defense with 34 digs.

North (25-5, 2-1) came back to win its next two matches, sweeping Meadowcreek 25-13, 25-12 and Duluth 25-18, 25-18.

Leaders for North were Grace Rigsbee with 23 kills, Mary Kay Howard with 13 kills and seven aces and Alexa Fortin with 65 assists and 12 kills.

North 8, Collins Hill 2 SUWANEE — Allison Roach and Erin Wilbur of North Gwinnett each had a double and two RBIs on Tuesday as the Bulldogs topped visiting Collins Hill 8-2 in Region 7-AAAAAA action.

Haley Griffith logged two hits with an RBI for North (19-1, 8-0) with Kylee Smith and Lakshana Hall each adding a hit and an RBI. Smith pitched six innings for the win, striking out three, while Chandler Dennis struck out one in one scoreless inning of relief.

Buford 9, White Co. 1 CLEVELAND — Samantha Thomas of Buford went 2-for-3 with two home runs and five RBIs on Tuesday as the Wolves rolled to a 9-1 win at White County.

Thomas’ first homer was a solo shot in the first inning, while her second was a grand slam an inning later. Kennedy Kotula also added a solo homer for Buford (14-3, 4-1), while Baylee Sexton was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run.

Peyton Wolfe (8-1) threw all six innings for the win, allowing one run on two hits and two walks with six strikeouts.

Wesleyan 8, Holy Innocents’ 0 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan stayed unbeaten in Region 6-AA with an 8-0 shutout at home over Holy Innocents’ on Tuesday.

Jameson Kavel was the winning pitcher, striking out five in six innings with six hits allowed.

Kavel also went 2-for-4 at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base.

Lauren Morales went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, while Cassie Henning and Jennifer Nolan

Pace 17, GAC 7 NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian fell to Pace Academy 17-7 on Tuesday night in a Region 6-AA game. Katherine Sacteau went 3-for-4 with an RBI for GAC (7-5, 0-4), while Amanda Briskin went 3-for-4.

VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL

Brookwood defeats Dacula, South SNELLVILLE — Brookwood posted two Area 8-AAAAAA wins on Tuesday, sweeping Dacula 25-20, 25-16 and beating South Gwinnett in three sets.

Dacula (16-14, 3-1) also swept South, downing the Comets 2518, 25-18. Chelsea Igberaese led Dacula with 11 kills and three blocks. Leslie Ospina added 15 assists and four aces, while Julianna Wagar had 17 digs.

Parkview tops Archer LAWRENCEVILLE — Parkview’s Area 8-AAAAAA record moved to 2-2 on Tuesday as the Panthers beat Archer but fell to Grayson.

Parkview swept Archer 25-22, 25-20 with the Rams winning in two sets 25-9, 25-12.

Shiloh beats Central, Berkmar SNELLVILLE — Shiloh evened its Area 8-AAAAAA record at 2-2 with a pair of wins on Tuesday night.

Shiloh (6-10 overall) opened its night with a 25-17, 22-25, 25-11 win over Central Gwinnett.

Amari Blakely led the Generals in that match with 15 digs, 10 assists and eight aces. Taylor Craig added eight digs and two aces with Stephanie Burke finishing with 17 digs, eight kills and five assists.

Blakely also had seven assists, five digs and four aces in Shiloh’s 25-18, 25-12 sweep of Berkmar. Amra King also helped with three aces and two kills.

Mountain View gets three area wins SUWANEE —Mountain View assembled a perfect night on Tuesday with wins over Peachtree Ridge, Collins Hill and Mill Creek.

The Bears (22-11) swept Peachtree Ridge 25-20, 25-18 and beat Collins Hill 23-25, 25-15, 25-15. Mountain View capped off its night with a 25-21, 26-24 defeat of Mill Creek, coming back from a 24-21 deficit in the second set to complete the sweep.

Mill Creek rebounded with a win over Peachtree Ridge 24-26, 25-23, 25-23 and a 25-21, 25-19 sweep of Collins Hill.

Anna Braschler delivered 23 digs and nine kills for Mill Creek (23-2, 2-1) with Araine Terry recording 37 digs. Rachel Machovec had 27 kills and 21 assists with Rebekah Machovec adding 15 kills and five aces.

Other standouts for Mill Creek were Morgan Iverson (four blocks), Chloe Freeman (three blocks), Kennedy Long (12 assists) and Gabbi Pawelko (14 assists).

Collins Hill (19-10, 0-3) was led by Jennifer Ahlswede with 39 assists, 19 digs, five aces and four kills. Other contributors for the Eagles were Sabrina Saavedra with 38 digs, Anna Kennard with 11 kills and four digs and Ijeoma Uche with 12 kills and four blocks.

Lanier splits on the road GAINESVILLE — Lanier split two matches in Area 8-AAAAA play on Tuesday, losing in three sets to Gainesville 24-26, 25-21, 25-15 but beating Salem 25-13, 23-25, 25-6.

Jessica Helmink led Lanier with 16 kills, 15 digs and three blocks, while Jordan Hyndshaw added 23 assists, eight digs and five kills.

Angela Raez also played well for Lanier with 16 kills, nine aces and seven assists.

Buford still unbeaten BUFORD — Tatum Shipes and 10 kills and Morgan Mitchell dished 24 assists on Tuesday as Buford beat North Oconee 2523, 25-19 and Madison County 25-9, 25-8.

The wins extended Buford’s unbeaten record to 20-0 overall and 4-0 in Area 8-AAAA. Gabby Curry also helped with 14 digs.

Providence gets two wins LILBURN — Providence recorded a pair of sweeps on Tuesday to run its record to 1416 overall and 3-4 in Area 6-A. Providence swept Prince Avenue 25-14, 25-13 and toppled Lakeview Academy 25-20, 26-24.

Leaders for the Storm were Elyssa Moore with five kills and three blocks, Maci O’Connor with seven kills and two blocks and Krissy Yost with 10 kills.

— Compiled by Scott Smith

More than 30 teams set for Grayson’s Elite Sports Classic From Staff Reports Grayson will host its second annual Elite Sports Classic this week, with more than 30 teams involved in the four days of high school softball.

The field includes three current No. 1-ranked teams — Prince Avenue Christian in Class A Private, Vidalia in AA and North Gwinnett in AAAAAA. Grayson, North, Parkview, Dacula, Shiloh, Discovery and Loganville will be host sites for the large tournament, which is sponsored by Lawrenceville’s

Baseball NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division

W L Pct GB L10 New York................. 83. 61.. .576..... —...9-1 Washington............. 73. 70.. .510....9.5...5-5 Miami...................... 61. 83.. .424.....22...6-4 Atlanta.................... 56. 88.. .389.....27...2-8 Philadelphia............ 56. 89.. .386.. 27.5...3-7 Central Division

W L Pct GB L10 St. Louis.................. 89. 54.. .622..... —...3-7 Pittsburgh................ 87. 56.. .608.......2... 7-3 Chicago.................. 82. 61.. .573.......7...6-4 Milwaukee............... 62. 81.. .434.....27...4-6 Cincinnati................ 60. 83.. .420.....29...5-5 West Division

W L Pct GB L10 Los Angeles............ 83. 60.. .580..... —...8-2 San Francisco......... 76. 68.. .528.... 7.5... 7-3 Arizona................... 68. 76.. .472..15.5...3-7 San Diego............... 68. 77.. .469.....16...3-7 Colorado................. 60. 84.. .417..23.5...4-6 Monday’s Games Washington 8, Philadelphia 7, 11 innings N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 3 San Diego 10, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, Colorado 1 San Francisco 5, Cincinnati 3 Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Chicago Cubs (Lester 9-10) at Pittsburgh (Happ 5-1), late Washington (Strasburg 8-7) at Philadelphia (Buchanan 2-8), late Miami (Koehler 9-13) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 13-7), late St. Louis (Martinez 13-7) at Milwaukee (Pena 1-0), late San Diego (Ross 10-10) at Arizona (Chacin 0-1), late Colorado (Rusin 5-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 9-8), late Cincinnati (Lamb 1-3) at San Francisco (Heston 11-10), late Today’s Games Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 19-6) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-5), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Gonzalez 10-7) at Philadelphia (Morgan 5-6), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (Conley 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 14-11), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Garcia 8-5) at Milwaukee (Peralta 5-8), 8:10 p.m.

Elite Sporting Goods.

Games begin today at Grayson, Loganville, Dacula and North, then continue with more action Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The event schedule is as follows: Elite Sports Classic Schedule At Grayson Today 5 p.m. — Parkview vs. Northgate 7 p.m. — Grayson vs. Northgate Friday 3 p.m. — Vidalia vs. Northside-Columbus 5 p.m. — Vidalia vs. Woodland-Henry 7 p.m. — Etowah vs. Northside-Columbus 9 p.m. — Etowah vs. Woodland-Henry Saturday 9 a.m. — Jones County vs. Cedar Shoals

11 a.m. — Jones County vs. Prince Avenue 1 p.m. — Cedar Shoals vs. Grayson 3 p.m. — Grayson vs. Prince Avenue At Loganville Today 5 p.m. — Shiloh vs. Jackson County 7 p.m. — Jackson County vs. Loganville Friday 3 p.m. — Loganville vs. Bleckley County 5 p.m. — Loganville vs. ELCA 7 p.m. — Oconee County vs. Bleckley County 9 p.m. — Oconee County vs. ELCA Saturday 9 a.m. — West Laurens vs. Northside-Columbus 11 a.m. — West Laurens vs. Woodland-Henry 1 p.m. — Northside-Columbus vs. Woodland 3 p.m. — Northside-Columbus vs. Loganville 5 p.m. — Woodland-Henry vs. Loganville At Dacula Today 5 p.m. — Cedar Shoals vs. Norcross 7 p.m. — Cedar Shoals vs. Dacula Friday 3 p.m. — Jones County vs. Norcross

5 p.m. — Jones County vs. East Jackson 7 p.m. — East Jackson vs. Norcross 9 p.m. — Dacula vs. Dodge County Saturday 9 a.m. — Jeff Davis vs. Dacula 11 a.m. — Jeff Davis vs. East Jackson 1 p.m. — Eastside vs. East Jackson 3 p.m. — North Paulding vs. Eastside 5 p.m. — Dacula vs. North Paulding At Shiloh Friday 3 p.m. — Shiloh vs. Jeff Davis 5 p.m. — Eastside vs. Jeff Davis 7 p.m. — Nortgate vs. Eastside 9 p.m. — Northgate vs. Shiloh Saturday 9 a.m. — East Coweta vs. Bleckley County 11 a.m. — East Coweta vs. Dodge County 1 p.m. — Bleckley County vs. Shiloh 3 p.m. — Dodge County vs. Shiloh At North Gwinnett Today 5:30 p.m. — North Gwinnett vs. Creekview 7 p.m. — North Gwinnett vs. Roswell

Friday 4 p.m. — North Gwinnett vs. Evans 6 p.m. — Cedar Shoals vs. Evans 8 p.m. — North Gwinnett vs. North Paulding At Parkview Thursday 5:55 p.m. — Parkview vs. Jackson County Saturday 9 a.m. — Parkview vs. Evans 11 a.m. — Etowah vs. Evans 1 p.m. — Etowah vs. ELCA 3 p.m. — Parkview vs. ELCA 5 p.m. — Parkview vs. Etowah At Discovery Friday 3 p.m. — West Laurens vs. East Coweta 5 p.m. — Prince Avenue vs. East Coweta 7 p.m. — West Laurens vs. Newton 9 p.m. — Newton vs. Prince Avenue Saturday 9 a.m. — Roswell vs. Jackson County 11 a.m. — Vidalia vs. Jackson County 1 p.m. — Lanier vs. Roswell 3 p.m. — Lanier vs. Vidalia

SPORTS AT A GLANCE San Diego (Cashner 5-15) at Arizona (Ray 4-11), 9:40 p.m.

Colorado (De La Rosa 9-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Wood 3-4), 10:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Lorenzen 4-8) at San Francisco (Peavy 6-6), 10:15 p.m.

INTERLEAGUE AT NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday’s Games Toronto (Buehrle 14-7) at Atlanta (Teheran 10-7), late Today’s Games Toronto at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division

W L Pct GB L10 Toronto.................... 82. 61.. .573..... —...6-4 New York................. 79. 64.. .552.......3...4-6 Baltimore................ 70. 73.. .490.....12...6-4 Tampa Bay.............. 69..74.. .483.....13...3-7 Boston.................... 68. 75.. .476.....14... 7-3 Central Division

W L Pct GB L10 Kansas City............ 84. 59.. .587..... —...2-8 Minnesota............... 75. 68.. .524.......9...6-4 Cleveland................ 71. 71.. .500..12.5... 7-3 Chicago.................. 68..74.. .479..15.5...6-4 Detroit..................... 65. 78.. .455.....19...4-6 West Division

W L Pct GB L10 Houston.................. 77. 67.. .535..... —...4-6 Texas...................... 76. 67.. .531.......5...6-4 Los Angeles............ 72. 71.. .503....4.5...5-5 Seattle.................... 70. 75.. .483.... 7.5...6-4 Oakland.................. 61. 83.. .424.....16...3-7 Monday’s Games Baltimore 2, Boston 0 Cleveland 8, Kansas City 3 N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 1 Texas 5, Houston 3 Chicago White Sox 8, Oakland 7, 14 innings Minnesota 7, Detroit 1 Seattle 10, L.A. Angels 1 Tuesday’s Games Boston (Kelly 10-6) at Baltimore (Jimenez 11-9), late Kansas City (Medlen 3-1) at Cleveland (Tomlin 5-1), late N.Y. Yankees (Warren 6-6) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 7-8), late Houston (McHugh 16-7) at Texas (Holland 3-2), late Oakland (Brooks 1-3) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 9-12), late Detroit (Simon 12-9) at Minnesota (Hughes

10-8), late L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-2) at Seattle (Hernandez 17-8), late Today’s Games Boston (Owens 2-2) at Baltimore (Wright 2-4), 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 7-7) at Cleveland (Salazar 12-8), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Severino 3-3) at Tampa Bay (Archer 12-11), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (Keuchel 17-7) at Texas (Perez 2-5), 8:05 p.m.

Oakland (Chavez 7-15) at Chicago White Sox (Johnson 1-0), 8:10 p.m.

Detroit (Norris 1-1) at Minnesota (Santana 5-4), 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-10) at Seattle (Iwakuma 7-4), 10:10 p.m.

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Jets............ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 31......10 New England.... 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 28......21 Buffalo............... 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 27......14 Miami................ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 17......10 South

W L T Pct PF PA Tennessee........ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 42......14 Houston............ 0....1.... 0....000...... 20......27 Indianapolis...... 0....1.... 0....000...... 14......27 Jacksonville...... 0....1.... 0....000........ 9......20 North

W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati.......... 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 33......13 Baltimore.......... 0....1.... 0....000...... 13......19 Pittsburgh.......... 0....1.... 0....000...... 21......28 Cleveland.......... 0....1.... 0....000...... 10......31 West

W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City...... 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 27......20 Denver.............. 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 19......13 San Diego......... 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 33......28 Oakland............ 0....1.... 0....000...... 13......33 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Dallas................ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 27......26 Philadelphia...... 0....1.... 0....000...... 24......26 N.Y. Giants........ 0....1.... 0....000...... 26......27 Washington....... 0....1.... 0....000...... 10......17 South

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Carolina............ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 20........9 Atlanta.............. 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 26......24 New Orleans..... 0....1.... 0....000...... 19......31 Tampa Bay........ 0....1.... 0....000...... 14......42 North

W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay........ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 31......23 Detroit............... 0....1.... 0....000...... 28......33 Chicago............ 0....1.... 0....000...... 23......31 Minnesota......... 0....1.... 0....000........ 3......20 West

W L T Pct PF PA San Francisco... 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 20........3 Arizona............. 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 31......19 St. Louis............ 1....0.... 0.1.000...... 34......31 Seattle.............. 0....1.... 0....000...... 31......34 Sunday Green Bay 31, Chicago 23 Kansas City 27, Houston 20 N.Y. Jets 31, Cleveland 10 Buffalo 27, Indianapolis 14 Miami 17, Washington 10 Carolina 20, Jacksonville 9 St. Louis 34, Seattle 31, OT Arizona 31, New Orleans 19 San Diego 33, Detroit 28 Tennessee 42, Tampa Bay 14 Cincinnati 33, Oakland 13 Denver 19, Baltimore 13 Dallas 27, N.Y. Giants 26 Monday Atlanta 26, Philadelphia 24 San Francisco 20, Minnesota 3 Thursday Denver at Kansas City, 8:25 p.m.

College Thursday MIDWEST Clemson (2-0) at Louisville (0-2), 7:30 p.m.

Friday EAST Florida State (2-0) at Boston College (2-0), 8 p.m.

WEST Idaho State (1-1) at Boise State (1-1), 9 p.m.

New Mexico (1-1) at Arizona State (1-1), 10 p.m.

The Coaches Poll

Record Pts Prv 1. Ohio State (62).......... 2-0.....1,574.........1 2. Alabama (1).............. 2-0.... 1,472.........2 3. Texas Christian......... 2-0.... 1,430.........3 4. Michigan State.......... 2-0.... 1,383.........6

5. Baylor........................ 2-0.... 1,324.........4 6. Florida State............. 2-0.....1,119.........8 7. Southern California.... 2-0.....1,116.......10 8. Georgia.................... 2-0.....1,108.........9 9. Clemson.................... 2-0....... 948.......12 10. Notre Dame............. 2-0....... 903....... 11 11. Mississippi............... 2-0....... 851.......14 12. UCLA...................... 2-0....... 850.......13 13. Oregon.................... 1-1....... 847.........5 14. Louisiana State....... 1-0....... 806.......15 15. Auburn..................... 2-0....... 784.........7 16. Georgia Tech......... 2-0....... 731.......16 17. Oklahoma................ 2-0....... 664.......17 18. Texas A&M.............. 2-0....... 590.......19 19. Arizona.................... 2-0....... 423.......20 20. Missouri.................. 2-0....... 320.......21 21. Utah......................... 2-0....... 279.......25 22. Brigham Young........ 2-0....... 204..... NR 23. Wisconsin................ 1-1....... 202.......24 24. Northwestern.......... 2-0......... 95..... NR 25. Oklahoma State...... 2-0......... 71..... NR Others receiving votes: West Virginia 49, Tennessee 43, Kansas State 39, Arizona State 36, Mississippi State 35, Duke 32, Temple 24, Miami 16, Boise State 14, Memphis 13, North Carolina State 13, Kentucky 8, Florida 8, Illinois 8, Minnesota 8, California 6, Toledo 6, Iowa 5, Michigan 5, Nebraska 3, Arkansas 3, Houston 2, Pittsburgh 2, South Carolina 1, Texas Tech 1, Western Kentucky 1.

Transactions BASEBALL National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Activated RHP Michael Foltynewicz from the 15-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Designated RHP Radhames Liz for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Vance Worley from Indianapolis (IL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Activated LF Matt Holliday from the 15-day DL. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Cut S Charles Godfrey. Signed T Jake Long to a one-year contract.

BUFFALO BILLS—Waived RB Bryce Brown.

CHICAGO BEARS—Waived QB David Fales.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Added QB Matt Blanchard to the practice squad. Cut T Erle Ladson.

DALLAS COWBOYS—Cut RB Ryan Williams, T Jordan Mills, and DB Tim Scott.

Signed T Charles Brown. Waived T Ryan Miller and T Darrion Weems.

DENVER BRONCOS—Waived CB Curtis Marsh.

GREEN BAY PACKERS—Cut WR Larry Pinkard. Placed LB Sam Barrington on IR. HOUSTON TEXANS—Placed TE Ryan Griffin on IR/Designated for Return.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Added G Robert Myers to the practice squad. Cut DT Jeris Pendleton. Waived RB Vick Ballard.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Added T Patrick Miller to the practice squad. Cut DT Toby Johnson.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Added QB Logan Thomas to the practice squad. Cut C Sam Brenner, RB Jonas Gray, RB LaMichael James, DT Deandre Coleman, and WR Uzoma Nwachukwu.

Signed RB Raheem Mostert.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Waived QB Mike Kafka.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Waived WR Chris Harper.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Cut RB Tim Hightower, WR Seantavius Jones, RB Toben Opurum, T Sean Hickey, WR R.J. Harris, and TE Blake Annen. Placed S Rafael Bush on IR. Signed S Kenny Phillips.

NEW YORK GIANTS—Added DB Tramain Jacobs to the practice squad. Cut DB C.J. Conway and DE Gerald Rivers.

NEW YORK JETS—Waived T Oday Aboushi.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Placed S Nate Allen on IR/Designated for Return. Re-signed S Taylor Mays and DE C.J. Wilson. Waived TE Gabe Holmes.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Added RB Kevin Monangai and NT Travis Raciti to the practice squad. Cut TE Andrew Gleichert.

Placed C David Molk on IR. PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Waived TE Cameron Clear.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Signed T Kenny Wiggins. Waived TE Kyle Miller.

ST. LOUIS RAMS—Added DB Brandon McGee to the practice squad. Cut DB Jacob Hagen.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Cut G Kadeem Edwards, C Eric Kush, TE Cameron Brate, WR Kaelin Clay, and T Martin Wallace. Waived LB James-Michael Johnson.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Added DB Dashaun Phillips to the practice squad. Cut LB Houston Bates, K Kai Forbath, and RB Ray Agnew. Placed S Duke Ihenacho on IR. Signed DB Will Blackmon.

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by ACL surgeries on his right knee.

The No. 1 overall pick ATLANTA — The in the 2008 draft by Miami newly thrown together At- was brought in for exlanta Falcons offensive line ams by the Falcons twice turned in an encouraging during training camp, but performance in the openthe team delayed signing ing victory over Philadelhim until after the start of phia, but more changes are the season so his contract coming. didn’t have to be guaranThe Falcons are signing teed. veteran tackle Jake Long, Long was cut by the who had his past two seaRams in March in a salarysons with St. Louis ended cap move after giving

By Guy Curtright Staff Correspondent

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The Gwinnett Braves announced their 2016 schedule, as well as minor game-time changes, Tuesday afternoon.

The Atlanta Braves’ Class AAA affiliate opens its eighth season in the International League on Thursday, April 7, at Norfolk, with the home opener slated for Thursday, April 14, also against Norfolk.

Team officials also have made a slight switch in game times at Coolray Field for 2016, pushing Monday to Thursday games from 6:35 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. starts. The Friday and Saturday games will continue as 7:05

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p.m. starts, while Sunday games will be at 2:05 p.m. once again. The G-Braves also plan a 10:35 a.m. game May 4 for Education Day and a 12:05 p.m. game for Daycare Days on June 9 and July 6.

The team begins 2016 with a seven-game road trip from April 7-13 against two IL South Division rivals, the Norfolk Tides and the Durham Bulls. Gwinnett will then host both of those clubs during its week-long opening homestand from April 14-20.

Collins Hill’s Tomon Fox, a University of North Carolina commit, used his speed and strength of overpower most offensive lines across the county as he racked up 21 sacks over the last two seasons. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

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Fox

“At first I didn’t really look at them, but later I was going to get one on when I started talking anytime soon,” he said. with Ron, then he moved Last season, he had and I started talking to eight sacks as a junior. the head coach (Larry “People had to key on Fedora),” Fox said. “He him, he ended up getstarted showing love and I ting double-teamed but started showing love back, still ended up with eight and then I looked into the sacks,” Reach said. “He team and the school itself kind of played a different and it seemed like the role. He was doing some right place to be.” things that we asked him At UNC, Fox wants to to do, but he never commajor in sports medicine. plained about it.

He’s taking anatomy this “You put him wherever year at Collins Hill to you want to put him and prepare him for it. he gives you 100 percent But right now his main every snap. He’s a leader focus is getting the Eagles in the weight room, leader back on track. Collins in the classroom, just kind Hill has started the year of the epitome of what we 0-3 with a trio of close look for in a Collins Hill contests, including a 20kid.”

17 overtime loss to South Over the spring and Gwinnett two weeks ago. summer, more and more Fox has recorded 15 colleges came calling. tackles, four for loss, four In all, he racked up 20 quarterback hits and two offers, including invites forced fumbles thus far from Auburn, UCLA in the year. He hopes to and Notre Dame among get the Eagles in the win several others. column Friday as they The 6-foot-3, host North Gwinnett in 230-pound defensive end their Region 7-AAAAAA ultimately chose North opener at 7:30 p.m.

Carolina in June. He was “First of all just, be a originally recruited by good team captain,” Fox then-Tar Heels defensive said of his goals for the coordinator Ron West, but rest of his senior sason. after a coaching shakeup “Make sure I lead everyby head coach Larry Febody. A personal goal for dora, Chapel Hill became me would be to try and more appealing with the be the county sack leader arrival of former Auburn again, just like sophomore head coach Gene Chizik year, and just be the best I as the new defensive coor- can and be the best (team) dinator. in the state.”

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him a four-year contract to leave Miami before the 2013 season. The knee injuries limited him to 22 games with the Rams.

The Falcons gave up just one sack Monday night against the Eagles and helped the team rush for 105 yards. It obviously remained a work in progress, though.

“For the first time going out there and doing it, I think they did an awesome

job,” quarterback Matt Ryan said.

Left guard Andy Levitre, acquired in a recent trade, was playing in his first game with the Falcons, while center Mike Person and right guard Chris Chester are free agent newcomers.

Former first-round pick Jake Matthews is set at left tackle as long as he can stay healthy, but Ryan Schraeder remains a question at right tackle.

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league, you are playing pretty good,” Allen said.

Ricardo Allen intercepted “There is a lot that we can a deflected Sam Bradford work on. We are still buildpass to secure Quinn’s first ing as a team. We are still victory and let the Falcon building chemistry and we are a very young team. But fans in the crowd of 70,566 every day, we’re going to exhale. come out and compete.”

“What an awesome “Coach Quinn brought finish,” said Quinn, the us that energy,” defensive former Seattle defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux coordinator who replaced said. “What you saw out the fired Mike Smith after there is what you see in the Falcons went 4-12 and practice every day. We 6-10 the past two seasons. have a lot to improve on, Quinn has preached but we can have a great finishing games and that is essential if the Falcons are Atlanta Falcons’ Desmond Trufant (21) reacts after Phil- team here.”

That definitely remains going to have a turnaround adelphia misses a field goal during the second half of season. But it was the start Monday’s season opener at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. to be seen. Just ahead are road games against the that indicated that the team (Photo: Kyle Hess) New York Giants and Dalmight really he headed in las Cowboys. Then come the right direction. downs on three consecutive rushing compared to 105 the Houston Texans back at The revamped offensive possessions. for the Falcons. the Georgia Dome, where line protected Matt Ryan A short TD by Mathews Rookie Tevin Coleman the Falcons lost their to perfection in the first put the Eagles up 24-23 had 80 of those yards for home-field edge the past half, allowing him to hook with under nine minutes Atlanta on 20 carries and two seasons. up with Julio Jones eight to play, but the Falcons re- broke off a 20-yard run in Quinn talked about the times with two touchsponded two minutes later an encouraging debut. downs. with a fourth field goal by Allen isn’t a rookie, but way the fans and his team “connected” during the The second TD pass, a Matt Bryant, this one from it was his first regular22-yarder with 45 seconds 47 yards, and made the two season game at safety after opener. But the only way remaining before halfkey defensive plays down being converted from cor- to keep that connection is by winning. time, came after a Wilthe stretch. nerback by the new staff.

Although Ryan didn’t liam Moore interception Although the Falcons “It just tipped up and play his best, throwing two and the Falcons held the didn’t get a sack, they did landed in my lap,” Allen costly interceptions, he is Eagles to 125 yards in the have eight hits on Bradsaid of the interception. now 8-0 in home openers. first half. ford and one by rookie But a lot of hard work That’s a start.

Bradford, though, picked Grady Jarrett contributed has gone into getting the A lot more will be the Falcons apart most of to Moore’s interception. defense hopefully back up known about the team, the second half, completAnd with Worrilow in on a to speed. ing 21 of 24 passes for 227 game-best 13 tackles, the “Anytime that you come though, by the time it hosts Houston on Oct. 4. yards and producing touch- Eagles had just 65 yards out with a ‘W’ in this

Football

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back on a stifling defense, headed up by top recruit kickoff return in a Game 2 Derrick Brown on the win vs. Clarke. defensive line and a loaded Lanier, ranked seventh group of linebackers. in AAAAA and coming off The unit has given up 27 a Region 8-AAAAA cham- points in three games, but pionship last season, lost the bulk of those points Barnes early last week in were scored by Clarke late what became an ugly game against Longhorn reserves. offensively. The Longhorns eventually snuck by FlowMore feats for surging ery Branch 3-0.

Meadowcreek “It was a big loss for us The breakthrough when (Barnes) went out in performances have been the first quarter,” Mobbs weekly for the Meadowsaid. “He’s our big-play creek football program threat guy and losing him under first-year head coach was tough. We’ve got Jason Carrera and his staff. other guys that can carry The Mustangs’ 53-14 it and do a good job. But win over Clarkston last (Barnes) is a different kind Friday was their second of back.” straight win, their first winWithout Barnes, more ning streak since 2000. The of the running game load 2-1 start also has seen a pair will go to brothers Marcella of blowout wins, a rarity for and Marcko Baity, who a program that has strugwere sharing carries with gled to win games period in the 5-foot-9, 180-pounder. its struggling past.

Marcko Baity had 15 According to Georgia rushes for 83 yards against High School Historians Flowery Branch.

Association records, the Lanier also can fall 39-point margin of vic-

tory is the largest in school school history. The previous school record for margin of victory was 35, set during back-to-back 35-0 wins over Jackson County in 1988 and 1989.

Coupled with the previous week’s 43-18 win over Rockdale, it marks the first time Meadowcreek has won two games by 25 or more points in a single season since 1990. The victories were the first Meadowcreek wins by 25 or more points at all since a 31-0 win over Cherokee in 1994.

Nine of Meadowcreek’s 12 all-time wins of 25 or more points came between 1988 and 1990 — the program’s only three winning seasons in school history. Kevin Maloof was the Mustangs’ head coach during that era.

turn this week.

All eight of the region’s teams play their openers Friday, highlighted by the annual Battle of Suwanee between North Gwinnett and host Collins Hill. Norcross hosts Mountain View in another key game, while Peachtree Ridge hosts Meadowcreek and Mill Creek hosts Duluth.

second floor.

GAC officials visited college facilities at Georgia State, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Georgia and Mercer, as well as Gwinnett fieldhouse models and the high school facility at Carrollton, before working on their own project. It fits nicely into the triangleshaped piece of land that abuts Indian Trail Road.

“There was a lot of attention to detail and a lot of purpose to maximize that piece of property,” Hardy said. “It was sort of piece of property (because of its shape) that you couldn’t do anything more than that with.”

The fieldhouse is named after GAC family Carl and Paige Hoover, their children who attend GAC (Carson, Erin and Ava) and

their grandparents, Duane and Drada Hoover. It gives the football program its first dedicated fieldhouse — a given at most every Gwinnett school these days — after years of using old basketball locker rooms or lately locker rooms under the home stadium stands.

“We’re just so thankful for the vision of the leaders of our campus to see that (fieldhouse) as a need,” Hardy said. “It really is that, a need. We have a turf field stadium, so the stadium is the daily home for our football program.

It’s the daily home in the spring for our track and lacrosse programs. It’s a beautiful facility, a topnotch, first-class facility.

But it’s also a need and we are appreciative of the Hoover family for making this happen.”

Grayson-Parkview to be streamed on GDP sites For fans who can’t attend Friday night’s 8-AAAAAA showdown between unbeatens Grayson and Parkview, the Daily Post will offer online live streaming of the games.

The broadcast of the 7:30 p.m. game will be shown at both www.gwinnettprepsports.com and www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

Grayson and Parkview are both 3-0 overall and Region 7-AAAAAA’s turn 1-0 in the region, tied for first place with Central After 8-AAAAAA kicked off region play last Gwinnett (2-1, 1-0) and Dacula (2-1, 1-0).

Friday, it’s 7-AAAAAA’s

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tions that God often uses his people to make great houses the Spartans’ aquatthings happen at GAC.” ics programs.

The new building houses The new building, three larger locker rooms, dedicated Sept. 5 and in its with downstairs space for final stages of construction, the varsity and junior varencloses GAC’s stadium sity football teams with an on all four sides. The auxiliary locker room upfootball staff and players stairs. The bottom floor also expect to be using the new features a coach’s lounge, building within weeks. spacious laundry and equip“We have such gratiment rooms, a training and tude and appreciation for injury treatment room and a (the fieldhouse),” Hardy whirlpool room. said. “It helps make us a The upstairs features a The inside of GAC’s new football fieldhouse in Norcross college-style facility and it on Monday. (Staff Photo: David Welker) large meeting room that makes our stadium envican be used for the entire ronment pretty special.” other sports like lacrosse of space for teams that team, or split it two for The exterior of the and track and field that use practice and play in Sparsmaller meetings. The fieldhouse is visually apthe stadium. tan Stadium. While many space overlooks Spartan pealing — and it’s large “Hoover Fieldhouse has participated in bringing Stadium and is a prime new video board and sound been a serious need for the it together, it would not spot for ceremonies and system also is a nice adGAC athletic community, have happened without gatherings. The coaches’ dition — but the interior not just an extra,” GAC the backing of the Hoover offices and private meetof the $2.9 million facility president David Fincher family. I hope this new ings rooms — one for the will prove very useful for said. “Our athletes and Spartan home will remind offense and one for the GAC’s football team and coaches were literally out us and future generadefense — also are on the

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NOTICE An Application for an alcohol beverage permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits has been filed with the City of Duluth, Georgia by the following party at the following at the following location, to wit: Applicant/Owner: POLLY A. HANS Registered Agent: KELLIE BRODY Business Name: CAJUN BAYOU CAFE LLC Location: 2863 PEACHTREE IND BLVD DULUTH GA 30097 AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED ON (date) WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR A LICENSE TO OPERATE BAR SALES AT THE ABOVE LOCATION. A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT TO GRANT OR DENY SUCH A LICENSE WILL BE MADE BY THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THE FILED APPLICATION IS DETERMINED TO BE COMPLETE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO NOTE ANY OBJECTIONS, IN WRITING, THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH A LICENSE BY FILING SAID WRITTEN OBJECTIONS WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH. 904-279523, 9/9,11,16,18

PUBLIC HEARINGS THE CITY OF NORCROSS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held before the Norcross Board of Appeals on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM in City Hall at 65 Lawrenceville Street for the purpose of due process of the following: VAR2015-0006, Variance to allow for the construction of a gravel surfaced overflow parking area at 625 Holcomb Bridge Road.

For further information please call the Community Development Department at 678-421-2067.

928-281055, 9/16

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION American Storage Center, Pursuant to Georgia SelfStorage Facilities Act shall conduct a Public Auction at the following storage spaces at 3464 Stone Mountain HWY, Snellville, GA 30078 on Thursday, September 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm: Name; Unit#; Description

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 The annexation/rezoning request is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Duluth City Council on November 9, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the application for rezoning, which is on file with the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Rich Atkinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: ratkinson@duluthga. net For more information, contact Rich Atkinson, Planning and Development, at (770) 476-1790. ***************** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

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

934-281068, 9/16,18,20

CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REZONING APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 3666-4) that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider a request (Z#2015-01) from Claude Douglas Milam for the rezoning of a property totaling 37.7± acres identified as 1 Inspiration Drive, Duluth, Georgia. The property is also identified as Tax Parcel 7243 001. Request is to rezone subject property from RA200 (City) to R-75 (City).

The public is invited to attend this meeting before the Planning Commission on the rezoning request at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: October 5, 2015–7:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 The rezoning request is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Duluth City Council on November 9, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the application for rezoning, which is on file with the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Rich Atkinson 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: ratkinson@duluthga. net For more information, contact Rich Atkinson, Planning and Development, at (770) 476-1790. ******************* In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

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

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GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 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. RZC2015-00016–APPLICANT: CHARLIE L. COOK, JR.; OWNER: GARY C. PETTY; O-I TO M-1; TRACTOR TRAILER STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 013 PARCEL 003; 900 BLOCK OF PETTY ROAD; 800 BLOCK OF HI-HOPE ROAD; 0.72 ACRE. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2015-00045–APPLICANT: CHARLIE L. COOK. JR.; OWNER: GARY C. PETTY; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN M-1 (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A TRACTOR TRAILER STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 013 PARCEL 003; 900 BLOCK OF PETTY ROAD; 800 BLOCK OF HI-HOPE ROAD; 0.72 ACRE. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZM2015-00007–APPLICANT: LYNWOOD DEVELOPMENT GROUP; OWNER: SATELLITE BOULEVARD INVESTORS; C-2 & O-I TO MUR; REGIONAL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 155 PARCELS 518 & 567; 1400 BLOCK OF SATELLITE BOULEVARD; 23.96 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS RZR2015-00017–APPLICANT: CORRIDOR PROPERTY GROUP, LLC; OWNER: OCTOBER ENTERPRISES, LLC; R-100 TO R-75; SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 055 PARCEL 003A; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 056 PARCELS 006 & 077; 1400-1500 BLOCKS OF JANMAR ROAD; 12.10 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER RZR2015-00018–APPLICANT: NORTHPOINTE COMMUNITIES, LLC; OWNER: PG LAND, LLC; R-TH & RA-200 TO R-60; SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 099 PARCEL 005; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 100 PARCELS 010 & 173; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 137 PARCEL 024; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 138 PARCEL 268; 2300 BLOCK OF MORGAN FARM DRIVE; 2400 BLOCK OF ASHTON RIDGE DRIVE; 20.83 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD RZR2015-00019–APPLICANT: EMBRY GROUP, LLC; OWNERS: REO FUNDING SOLUTIONS V, LLC; DONALD CAMP & JB CAMP, ETAL; C-2, O-I, RMD & R-100 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 062 PARCELS 016D, 017B & 154; 2000 BLOCK OF PUCKETTS DRIVE; 27.90 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD RZR2015-00020–APPLICANT: RPIOM, LLC; OWNERS: FRANCES MANER & VINCENT PHUNG; R-75 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 265 PARCELS 056 & 057B; 33003400 BLOCK OF PITTARD ROAD; 7.01 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS RZR2015-00021–APPLICANT: INLAND, LLC; OWNERS: KEITH R. CONNELLY ETAL, ROBERT L. & MARGARET B. CONNELLY, STEVE A. JOHNSON ETAL & ROBERT MCCLURE; R-100 TO OSC; OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 073 PARCELS 180 & 268; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 082 PARCELS 004, 034, 087 & 188; 1300-1400 BLOCKS OF OLEANDER DRIVE; 93.30 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD RZR2015-00022–APPLICANT: PULTE GROUP, INC.; OWNERS: SCOTT PFUND, DAVID & STACEY MILLER; R 100 TO R-60; SINGLEF

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ZONINGS CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION/REZONING APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 3666-4) that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth Planning Commission to consider a request (A#2015-02) from Claude Douglas Milam for the annexation of a 40.19± acre property identified as 1 Inspiration Drive, Duluth, Georgia.

The property is also identified as Tax Parcel 7243 170. If annexed the subject property will then be rezoned from R-100 (Gwinnett County) to R-75 (City of Duluth).

The public is invited to attend this meeting before the Planning Commission on the annexation/ rezoning request at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: October 5, 2015–7:00 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on September 24th, 2015 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A001–Wilson, Tiera C021–Johnson, Mark D031–Moreno, Carlos E037–Diaz, Luis F615–Taylor, Marti Deneane F847–Mcnutt, David PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 154–Turner, Karen 155–Shaw, Joslyn 188–Vance, Dejane 193–Ebi, Debra 207–greer, dominique 315–Thompson, Bakari 371–Green, Christopher 373–Avalos, Berenice 476–Boyd, Jennifer 505–THOMPSON, MEKO PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1512–Robinson, Derek 2518–Cobb, Babette 3527–Reid, Derrick 3622–Howard, Randi 3721–Carbonell, Christine 4323–Grier, Kelvin 4618–Forte, Wylette PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B001–Onyechukwu, Lilian B003–Francois, Jesumene B055–Gatlin, Bryan C024–Florence, Erica C029–Vonn, Swick D007–Watson, Tenisha D023–Holbrook, Russell D041–Anderson, Jennifer D045–Mighty, Dilecia D051–Johnson, Lashay E042–Mccallum, Karla E117–Sanyeneh, Jamesetta E145–Giles, Latisa F010–Simpson, Shadricka G030–Walker, Ronald PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28150 6770 Dawson Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 448-2130 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B104–Harris, Derek C105–MARK THE MOVER D117–Douglas, Demeteria D129–Maresette, Rotricia E120–Malewo, Rebeka E164–WEAVER, CURTIS E170B–Poole, Mark E180D–Fernando, Deyni F157–villalobos, eduardo G115–Joseph, Renee H138–Harris, Bernard I223–Mack, Tamika I234–Spigner, Juanita J101–Salaam, Teleather J192–PHILLIPS, SUSANE K242–Watkins, Hiram OS34–Dean, Darryl -------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on September 25th , 2015 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20489

6000 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA. 30084 (770) 923-9400 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C058–Calloway, Kenya C092–Aikens Jr, Dennis G004–Walker, Dexter G017–George, Eric G024–Arman, Arman G032–Santiago, Lisa G072–Hutchison, William PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0325–Knight, Akila 0408–Colbert, Kewanee 0443–Howell, Timothy 0517–Thomas, Gregory 0528–Simmons, Tracy 0537–Puspitasari, Evi 0704–Brown, Barbara 0747–Hinkins, Michelle 0837–Chavez, Ana0840–Chavez, Miguel 0932–WILLIAMS, JULIUS 1006–Salazar, Denise 1039–Sutton, Adrian 2045–Davis, Chad 2051–Salinas Elvir, Ramon PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1106–Manor, Kathlene 1277–Patterson, Paul 1332–Cleggett, Jeremy 2107–Rouk, Suzanne 2128–Homles, Tierra 2234–Frazier, Jacqueline 2265–Whitmore, Devonte 2280–Adams, Lela 2328–Richard, Sonia 2331–BENSON, VICTORIA 2348–Nnadi, Macquin 2395–Heyward, Sheila 3079–webb, marion 3181–Lambert-Har vey, Sharon 3232–McElroy, David 3291–Robinson, Tina 3303–Mcray, Jimmy 3370–Moore, Joseph 3409–Heard, LaKissa 3425–GUZIK, DARIA 3444–COLBERT, Debra PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A029–Harden, Geane B057–Harmon, Tera B079–Stewart, David C016–Jackson, Richard C053–Martinez, Diana D002–Gano, Natasha D019–CAMPBELL, KEITH E020–Baker, Desmon PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A003–Jackson, Brittany B061–Knott, Karl B069–Robinson, Kimberly B121–Cowan, Thorene C003–Ruiz, Simone C024–Higdon, Ok Hee C032–Williams, Michaele C067–Washington, Anthony C082–Smith, Solomon D002–Higdon, Ok Hee D056–Nolley, Doreen E018–Steedly, Gregory E045–FLANNIGAN, DAVID F020–Hepburn, Chamar PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-1196 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B115–Chatelain, James B145–RUFFIN, ALICE C176–Romero, Daniela D189–Jackson, Janice D225–Stevenson, John D243–Reynolds, Patrick E269–Gallow, Sean E273–Walker, Jemayca E295–McNeish, Brittany E317–Murray, Timothy E336–Hill, Valsherri F387–Woods, Heather F394–Gordon, Shirley F436–Bland-Porter, Charmaine F477–Harmon, Yvonne G536–NARVAEZ, JOSEFA All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 9th day of September and 16th day of September 2015 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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We pick up any of the following items:

ASPHALT, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

SPECIALTY WORK

• Borders • Stairways • Medallions Free Estimates Insured/Certified Michael Nanni

*No TVs or computer monitors.

sdlovern@yahoo.com

Call 770-601-8495 404-545-3299

REMODELING, INC. •Finished Basements •Bathroom Remodeling •Kitchen Remodeling •Custom Cabinets •Room Additions •Garages/Carports •Screened Porches •Custom Decks •Siding All Types

Call 770-945-2488

Expert Take Downs √ 20Years Experience √ Insured √ Free Estimates √ Stump Grinding

Call John

770-867-9670

Leave message if no answer.

770-962-2071 HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

BY HERNANDO

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE 3BR/2BA Ranch With Bonus Rm. New Paint/Carpet, Fenced.

Near Mall of GA & I-85. $1100/Mo. No Credit Check. 770-307-7354

SOUTH CAROLINA, LAKE KEOWEE Waterfront Cotttages Gated, Luxury Amenities! Lodge, Pool, Fitness Center, Boat Slips & more.

Other New & Resale Cottages From $130’s to $299’s!

1-888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding. com Office Hours: Fri 8:30-4:00 Sat & Sun By Appointment Only

BARROW-AUBURN In Mobile Home Community. Rent starting at $100/week.

Large Lots.

770-513-3151

Gwinnett, Lawrenceville RECORDING STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE Office/Warehouses 1200 up to 18000 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

One on Singleton Rd. & One on Law’villeSuwanee Rd.! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, off street parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828

HOUSES FOR RENT GWINNETT SUGAR HILL 4BR, 2.5BA, Deck, 2 Car Garage, Nice Lot. $1,290 per month.

Call Greg 770-771-2810

LAWRENCEVILLE Room for Rent $525/ mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwinnett Transit. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for student & others.

Call 678-825-2656.

BETHLEHEM Huge Multi-Family Sale 9/17-18-19, 8-4.

3557 Shoal Trail Dr. Christmas items, HH, applcs, clothes-babies/ men’s/women’s, etc.

770-714-8250 770-271-7127

Made in USA

SERENITY LAWN CARE

M&M Lawn Maintenance

Delivered & Dumped

All Types of Yard Work

• Any Lawn Work!

If it’s in your yard, we do it!

Landscape Design using any material Trimming & debris Clean Up • Pressure Washing

PRESSURE WASHING HOUSES STARTING AT $89 • Roof Cleaning • Black streaks removed from roof • Mold & Mildew removed from homes • Drives-WalkwaysPatios-Decks cleaned/sealed • Gutters cleaned For a FREE Estimate

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587 Established 1989

Call 706-525-1881 or 904-874-1809

CALL

GRAYSON Grayson Champion Self Storage invites you to our 2015 Annual Yard Sale September 19th 7:00am to 3:00pm.

DACULA Garage/Craft Sale Fri. 9/18, 8-4 & Sat. 9/19, 8-2. 2815 Jona Trail in Wilshire Estates Subd. Lots of designer name clothes. Household items, dishes, small applcs., shoes, silk arrangements, embroidery & framed art!

DULUTH Riverbrooke Subdivision Neighborhood Garage Sale Peachtree Industrial Blvd and Rogers Bridge Saturday, September 19th 9 am - 3:30 pm (Rain date – Saturday, September 26th)

This will be a community event including food, fun, entertainment, a prize drawing, and plenty of tenants with items for sale.

The address is 2415 Loganville Hwy SW, Grayson, GA 30017.

Call 678-407-0347 for additional information.

LAWRENCEVILLE Moore Middle School Community Yard Sale Sat. 9/19, 8-1. 1221 Lawrenceville Hwy. Benefits Relay For Life.

Booth Space $25/2 spaces. 678-226-7116 LAWRENCEVILLE, 30045. SOLD HOME42 yrs + staging items.

Old furn, house/kitchware, bedding, art.

FRI-SAT 10-3, Sun 1-4.

677 Jules Crest Ct.

GARAGE SALES SUWANEE, 30024 GARAGE SALE 584 CYPHER DRIVE SUWANEE, GA FRIDAY, 9/18 AND SATURDAY, 9/19, 8am to 3 pm.

Child car seat, All weather wicker furniture, Santa Claus collection, set of china, Vases, Flower pots, Area rugs, Throw rugs, Collectibles, Computer desk, Desk chair, Four shelf storage unit, Much More!

BUSINESS/ OFFICE EQUIPMENT DESKS 5 wood desks with drawers @$60 each. Must move by 9/13 in Winder location.

678-977-1443 ben@ electronicdepotincga. com FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD Seasoned Oak & Hickory. Free delivery.

Call for prices.

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

BMW Z4 ROADSTER, 2004. $7500. Super Low price and automatic transmission. Burgundy with tan convertible top and tan leather interior.

2.5L. Superb condition. Exceptional and drives great. Excellent CarFax. Avg. selling price is over eleven thousand dollars.

Super bargain.

Call 770-873-2627

NISSAN MURANO SV, 2013 Beige, Stk#P7813 $18,777 800-PREOWNED

FORD ESCAPE SE, 2013 Ruby Red, Stk#FBB46645A $18,416 800-PREOWNED

770-962-8744 678-557-8536

MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR RAMP $300 OBO. Like new.

678-985-0568

Your Dealership Should Be Easy To Find!

400

Boggs Rd I-85N, Exit 105 or I-85S, Exit 107.

Follow the signs to Boggs Road.

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Stegler Baby Grand Piano w/bench, mahogany, like new. Super nice Large Jacuzzi.

House for sale by owner, also. These must go! 770-294-7564

LAWRENCEVILLE

PETS/LIVESTOCK

VE NR R D TUCKER LILBURN

LOST & FOUND PETS

HEWATT RD

SNELLVILLE

FOUND DOG female dog, Bulldog Pug Mix in Lawrenceville 30044.

Tan color, medium size.

Contact phone number: 404-642-8424

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HAYES LAWRENCEVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

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719 Pike St, Lawrenceville 770-963-5251 www.hayeschrysler.com

LOST YORKSHIRE TERRIER in Jefferson Station subdivision between Hwy 120, Lebanon Rd., and Sever Rd., Lawrenceville on 8/20 at Shadwell Way. If you spot her or know anyone who may have found her, please call 770-862-0566 or 770862-0483.

Reward.

Needs meds.

JIM ELLIS BUICK GMC MALL OF GA 3600 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 770-945-8700 www.jimellisbuickgmcmog.com

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RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET OF BUFORD 4490 South Lee St., Buford, GA 30518 888-804-2957 www.hendrickbuford.com

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If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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770-962-SELL

LEXUS GX 460, 2013 Starfire Pearl, Stk#U40530 $45,990 770-680-1000

VOLVO XC70, 2007. $7500 - thousands under the market.

7 Passenger. 3.2AWD Super CarFax. Has all the Volvo options.

Exceptionally nice.

Light green with tan leather. Hwy. miles.

Avg. price is over ten thousand dollars. This SUV is exceptional.

Call 770-873-2627

ADOPT A PET CATS, YOUNG. Orange Tabby, Black & Calico.

Up to date on shots & fixed. Free to good, forever home. 678-6562652 or 770-979-7175

RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET OF DULUTH 3277 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 888-475-8808 www.hendrickatlanta.com

HUSKY/CHOW I am fostering a beautiful 1 year old husky/chow.

She is loyal and loveable. Please contact me @ bkelly7@charter.net

MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE

630 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville 770-963-9266 www.nashchevy.com VEHICLES

CADILLAC DEVILLE CONVERTIBLE, 1964 42K original miles, runs & drives nicely, currently tagged & insured.

All guages & top work. $15,500. 404-889-5863

CAMPERS/RVS

1994 Black, Good Condition. $2500.00 Call Jack at 678-602-9254

NASH CHEVROLET

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$7500 Super Bargain Very desirable convertible. British racing green with excellent tan leather. Exc. tan convertible top. V8, automatic, looks and drives great. Now appreciating in price while you drive it. Good CarFax, avg. selling price for this low miles car is over ten thousand dollars. Collectible/great driver car.

Call 770-899-5856

LOST DOG: Male Pekingese. Cream color, 5 yrs. old, blind in one eye. Missing off Tom Miller Rd. Bethlehem.

Call 334-399-9922.

This map is not to scale and is for illustration purposes only.

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JAGUAR XK8, 1997 CONVERTIBLE

MISC. FOR SALE

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FURNITURE - MOVING SALE: Dining table, rectangle, wood / metal, 6 chairs, $300. UNIVERSAL WOOD KING BEDROOM SUITE, w/ TV armoire, new $6000, asking $1200. Call / text for pics, 770-687-1312.

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MALL OF GA

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DULUTH 5

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

On an Unwanted Item, Run a Gwinnett Daily Post Ad

99,400 MILES MALL OF GA

Dr. Buford

NORTHPOINT MALL

VOLVO V70 WAGON, 2002. $4950, 98K Two owner miles WOOOOOOOW. Looks close to new, 0 accidents and great CarFax. Babied and beautiful. Turqouise with super tan leather.

This is as nice as you can find. High quality at a low price.

Call 770-882-4605

CASH IN!

Honda Accord V6 EX Coupe, 2002. Leather, PS, PB, PW, PSeats, PMirrows, Sunroof, new tires.

Call: 678-772-0483

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On an Unwanted Item, Run a Gwinnett Daily Post Ad

DO YOUR SHARE

FITNESS/HEALTH/ SPORTING GOODS

Duluth Hwy 120

CASH IN!

* Lawns starting at $30

BUFORD MORNINGBROOKE COMMUNITY YARD SALE Fri. 9/18 & Sat. 9/19. 8am-noon.

4145 Suwanee Mill Drive off Old Suwanee Road, Near Lanier High School. Furn., toys, clothes, yard tools & much more!

DACULA, 30019 MOVING/ESTATE SALE 9/18, 19 & 20, 8am-? Bradford Manor Subdv. off Auburn Rd. 920 Elisha Mill Court GARAGE SALES

References Available

770-905-2072

www.mandgtreeservice.com

GARAGE SALES

Female WANTS TO RENT furnished garage or bsmt. apartment in Gwinnett Co. Clean, neat, & kind.

404-980-5169

GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE Room for rent. Share home. Full privileges.

No drugs. $450/mo. + dep. 908-267-0830

Tree Removal Prunning Stump Grinding Wood Chipper

Free Estimate!

GARAGE SALES

WANTED FOR RENT

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

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POWER WASHING

770-780-9786

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

1-2-3 BEDROOMS

All Phases of Tree Work

***CALL TODAY!*** For a Free Estimate

Oak

404-670-3087

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

•Licensed & Insured •All Tree Service Needs •Landscaping •Fencing •Land Clearing

1/2 Cord - $100 1 Cord - $190

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

Call for a Free Estimate

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

We offer 24 hour Emergency Service

LICENSED

hcorrales17@gmail.com

275782-1

Experienced Tree Work 20+ Years

Summer Seasoned

678-482-1702

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

MIKE’S TREE SERVICE

Bucket Truck

All Home Remodeling Projects & General Repairs Including: HVAC troubleshooting & more!

Over 25 years of exp. in all home repairs & improvements. *Licensed & Insured*

PROTECT OUR PLANET

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

MERCEDES-BENZ C240, 2002.

112K miles.

Fabulous and babied beauty. Silver with gray leather. Exceptional with great CarFax. Avg. similar car in exceptional condition sells for over $9000, this luxury car only $4950.

770-882-4605 TOYOTA CAMRY, 2008 One Owner, Beautiful Black, Fully Loaded.

Sacrifice at $6500.

Call Jim 770-860-8408

COACHMAN LEPRECHAUN M-260DS, 2015.

LABOR DAY SPECIAL. PRICE Reduced to $72,500!

Only 815 Miles!

Sleeps 5, 3 awnings, A/C, propane htr w/ ht pump + generator.

770-366-0029 or 770-822-0758 If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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