Gwinnett Daily Post — January 27, 2017

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A Trinidad and Tobago native who returned to campus to support her 21-year-old son was named Gwinnett Technical College’s EAGLE winner for leadership in adult education.

Raquel Mohammed of “It Lawrenceville will reprewas such sent Gwinnett Tech at the a great statewide EAGLE Leadhonor ership Institute March just to be 13-15. The Leadership nominatInstitute recognizes and ed,” Mohonors students who have hammed Raquel demonstrated superior said. “I Mohammed achievement in adult was very education classes and surprised and pleased to programs. learn I was named the

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Trinidad and Tobago native, mom of three wins Gwinnett Tech award

winner. This is a great opportunity for me to represent Gwinnett Tech and bring awareness to adult education. I want to be an advocate and an encourager to others. I want other people to be inspired to change their path like I did and pursue their dreams.”

Mohammed started a

GED program 13 years ago at Gwinnett Tech, but three small children at home caused her to withdraw eight months into the program.

“The timing just didn’t work,” she said in a press release. “The needs of my family had to come first.

My desires had to be put on the back burner.”

Historic revival Suwanee OKs plans to renovate Pierce’s Corner

While she always promised herself she would go back and earn the GED, at the time she was “getting stuck just working and providing for our family.”

The Technical College System of Georgia, through its Office of

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No decision reached in Wimbush abuse case

BY CAILIN O’BRIEN cailin.obrien@gwinnettdailypost.com

Recardo and Therian Wimbush are still awaiting their fate after a jury failed to come to a decision in their child abuse case Thursday.

The jury deliberated for about four hours Thursday in the child abuse case against the former Georgia Tech Recardo football captain and Wimbush his wife. The couple are accused of locking their teenage son, Recardo Wimbush Jr., in a small basement room for from 201214. At the same time, the couple allegedly ignored a cancerous Therian lump growing on the Wimbush stomach of their now 10-year-old son, Isaiah.

The husband and wife are representing

See TRIAL, Page 7A The city of Suwanee this week approved a renovation contractor for Pierce’s Corner in Old Town Suwanee to bring the building up to code in order to rent it to a tenant. (File Photos)

BY KEITH FARNER

Pierce’s Corner, a 6,000-square-foot, two-story building built in 1910, is currently vacant, but has served as a general store, grocery store, cotton gin, dentist office, silent movie theater and antiques store.

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One of Suwanee’s few historic buildings is set to get spit shined and dressed up in hopes of attracting a tenant for the building that’s stood vacant for more than a decade.

City Council members on Tuesday approved plans for the Downtown Development Authority to spend $686,995 on a renovation project for Roswellbased contractor C.B. Summer to bring the the Pierce’s Corner building in Old Town Suwanee up to code. The building sits at the corner of Main Street and Scales Road.

“We’ve had some interest from people knowing that we’re

going to renovate it, so the announcement that the city is putting money in it is important,” said Denise Brinson, assistant city manager.

The goal after renovation, which is expected to finish in late May or June, is to have it in “white box” condition, or movein ready, to allow it to be leased for commercial operations, such

as a restaurant or office space, Brinson said. Most of the work will center on shoring up the brick, and updating electrical, water and restrooms.

Brinson said it could be a retail restaurant or a prime target for an office.

One analogy to this process going around City Hall is that it’s difficult to sell a car without

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an engine and with four flat tires.

“We don’t have a lot of historic buildings, so we’d love to see it preserved,” Brinson said of the building which could serve one or two tenants, or more. “It’s the next step we need to do as a city.”

Brinson said the city was caught between the property not being large enough for developers to be interested, and other possible end users were not being interested in doing a renovation themselves. But See RENOVATION, Page 8A

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County Commissioner Tommy Hunter is no closer to stepping down over controversial remarks he made on Facebook than he was a week and a half ago, according to a spokesman for the county official.

The county leader’s social media comments included, among other things, calling U.S. Rep. John Lewis a “racist pig,” calling Democrats “demonrats” and “libtards” and making fun of U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson — whose congressional district partially overlaps with Hunter’s commission district — for hosting an event to protest President

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Police seek Norcross day care robbery suspect had been forced open and estimated the day care had been broken into between 10 p.m.

Gwinnett police are looking and 11 p.m. for a man accused of breaking It appeared the thief had into a Norcross day care Jan. worked to get in.

15 and stealing a computer.

“One of the side window Officers arrived at the locks had been broken and it Simply the Best Academy on appeared entry had been first Jimmy Carter Boulevard at attempted there,” according to about 1:25 a.m. after the build- the report. ing’s alarm went off, according A photocopier and “other to a police report. items” were strewn across the They found the front window floor. The owner of the buildBY CAILIN O’BRIEN

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ing told police a gray desktop computer was missing. The computer cost about $500.

Security cameras in the building caught pictures of a bald man with a beard wearing a white T-shirt rummaging through the day care. Anybody with information about who this person is should call Crime Stoppers at 404-588-8477.

Tipsters can remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward.

Surveillance cameras captured these images of a man accused of robbing a day care in Norcross.

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Starbucks leasing land from GAC for Indian Trail location

BY CURT YEOMANS

commissioners changed the conditions placed on the property.

Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District Executive Director Marsha Bomar told commissioners on Tuesday that it would be better for the board to approve the curb cut for convenience reasons. The coffee shop’s customers would otherwise have to drive through another business’ parking lot to get to the restaurant, she said.

This architectural drawing shows Starbucks’ planned design for a location that will “We just think it would be built on land the coffee company is leasing from Greater Atlanta Christian School. be better for both to have (Special Photo) their own access so that there’s not confusion approved a curb cut for That doesn’t mean GAC It will also have some and a lot of cross traffic the restaurant’s entrance officials haven’t already attributes of traditional through the parking lot at their monthly planning been in talks with StarStarbucks freestanding of the existing facility,” and zoning meeting on bucks about partnership locations, such as an out- Bomar said.

Tuesday night. opportunities, though. door plaza.

The CID director is one Although the Starbucks “We’ve had some The request for a curb of the community supwill be located on land discussions with them cut for the Starbucks enporters for the plans to owned by Greater Atlanta about some of our stutrance was made because have Starbucks lease the Christian, Fincher said the dents possibly performing a 1988 zoning decision site, explaining that it fit school will not be inthere from time to time,” that limited the number of in with the district’s plans volved in the operation of Fincher said. curb cuts the school could for the area. the coffee shop. The manThe Starbucks will be have off Indian Trail-Lil“As many of you know agement and operation of designed so its architecburn Road. That previous we are currently updatthe restaurant will be left ture looks similar to the decision made it imposing our Indian Trail LCI, to Starbucks’ corporate architecture of adjacent sible for Starbucks to have our 10-year update, and officials.

GAC buildings as well. its own entrance unless as you know we are us-

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Greater Atlanta Christian School President David Fincher admits making coffee is probably not his staff’s forte, but that isn’t stopping Starbucks from coming to the school’s campus.

The popular coffee restaurant would probably prefer the teachers just be customers anyway.

Starbucks is leasing property GAC owns on the 1500 block of Indian Trail-Lilburn Road, near the intersection with Oakbrook Parkway. The company plans to build a 2,200-square-foot freestanding drive-thru restaurant on the one-acre site, which is currently a parking lot, according to Fincher.

“They wanted to buy the property from us, but we weren’t looking to let it go at this time, so the middle ground decision was to lease it to Starbucks,” Fincher said.

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ing that vehicle to really upgrade and improve the quality of the area, the quality of life for the residents and the commercial uses along Indian Trail Road,” she told commissioners.

“We think that this project is very consistent with the vision that we have for the community. It will send a wonderful message to the rest of the retail community about the quality that we are looking for in the neighborhood.”

Although it will located on property owned by Greater Atlanta Christian, Fincher said it is not intended to only serve the school’s community.

Still, he thinks it will become a popular hangout spot for the GAC family.

“I believe the Greater Atlanta Christian community will broadly inhabit this Starbucks, both inside and in the outdoor plaza area,” the school president said. “It will be a hot spot for our students, faculty and parents as well as the broader community around us.”

BIG inGAME the

Gwinnett police have identified the suspect accused of leaving another man for dead after hitting him with an SUV in Norcross earlier this month, said Cpl. Michele Pihera.

Cesario Castrejon, 78, is accused of hitting Ramon Carrion, 46, near Danbury and Greenwood drives Jan. 6 between 11 p.m. and midnight. He then allegedly dragged Carrion’s body about 1,300 feet to a shopping center off South Norcross Road, said Gwinnett police Cpl. Deon Washington.

“The suspect driver immediately fled the scene and never tried to render aid after discovering that it was a person they were dragging,” Washington said.

Cesario Castrejon is accused of hitting and dragging Ramon Carrion with this SUV on Jan. 6 in Norcross. (Special Photo)

Officers found Carrion lying in the shopping center Jan. 7 just after 3 a.m.

Pihera said the lead detective in the case took warrants out for Castrejon on charges of vehicular homicide, hit and run, failure to exercise due care and driving without headlights. The charges

come almost a week after investigators found the black SUV that allegedly killed Carrion.

“The attorney for the driver is aware of the warrants and is making arrangements for the driver to turn himself in to the Gwinnett County jail,” Pihera said.

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Gwinnett’s unemployment rate up slightly in December

By Curt yeomans

and warehousing job sector showed “significant” growth last month by adding 6,700 jobs. Other Gwinnett County’s sectors that added jobs unemployment rate rose included federal and local in December, but it still government (1,600 jobs) outperformed most of and information services the other counties in the (800 jobs). metro Atlanta area, acEvery other job sector cording to preliminary reported losses, accordfigures from the Georgia ing to the Department of Department of Labor.

Labor.

With 451,392 peoMeanwhile, Gwinnett’s ple in the county’s 4.6 percent rate was tied 473,204-member labor with Fayette County for force working last month, the third-lowest in the Gwinnett had an un10-county Atlanta Regionemployment rate of 4.6 al Commission area. percent. That is up oneOnly Cherokee County tenth of a point from the (4.1 percent) and Cobb 4.5 percent rate seen in County (4.5 percent) had November, according to lower unemployment rates the state’s data. last month in the area, acAcross the metro area, cording to the state. however, the unemployThe rates in the other ment rate was 5 percent, ARC counties played up two-tenths of a point out as follows: Fulton from November, and the (5.2 percent); DeKalb state’s rate increased from and Douglas (tied at 5.3 5.3 percent to 5.4 percent. percent); Henry (5.4 State officials said only percent), Rockdale (5.7 the trade, transportation percent) and Clayton (6.5

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percent).

Even across the broader 29-county Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, Gwinnett’s rate is among the 10 lowest.

Other counties in the MSA include Barrow (4.6 percent); Bartow (4.8 percent); Butts (5.3 percent); Carroll (5.7 percent); Coweta (4.7 percent); Dawson (4.5 percent); Forsyth (4 percent); Haralson (5.3 percent); Heard (5.5 percent); Jasper (4.6 percent); Lamar (6.3 percent); Meriwether (6.8 percent); Morgan (4.8 percent); Newton (5.9 percent); Paulding (4.5 percent); Pickens (4.7 percent); Pike (5 percent); Spalding (6.5 percent) and Walton (4.8 percent).

At the same time, the nearby metro Gainesville MSA, which is defined strictly as Hall County in the jobs report, posted Georgia’s lowest metro unemployment rate, at 4.2 percent.

Most Gwinnett schools receive high marks from climate ratings

By Keith Farner keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

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More than 100 Gwinnett schools received a “four” or a “five” on Thursday in the Georgia Department of Education’s third annual School Climate Star Ratings.

The information is designed on a five-star system that measures schools from unsatisfactory to excellent, but does not affect a school or district’s College and Career Ready Performance Index score, also known as CCRPI. Of the schools within Gwinnett County Public Schools to receive a score, 23 received a “3-star” rating, three received a “2-star” and one a “1-star.” The balance of the district’s schools received either a “4-star” or “5-star” rating.

The survey results and data are designed to reflect the culture of a school, such as the quality and character of school life.

GaDOE spokesman Matt Cardoza said the rating system helps determine whether a school is on the right path to improvement.

Also on Thursday, the GaDOE released the Financial Efficiency Star Rating, which shows a local school district’s perpupil spending in relation to the academic achievements of its students. Specifically, the rating is based on a three-year average of per-pupil spending, which is then associated with the district’s CCRPI score.

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providing — in a responsible fashion — information on school performance for the use of educators, parents and communities,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in a press release.

Cardoza added that the data makes a compelling case: The better a school’s climate, the higher its percentage of students reading on grade level by third grade.

In GCPS, the district in fiscal year 2016 spent $7,919 per student, up from $7,540.21 in 2015 and $7,315.38 in 2014.

The state average is $7,591.53.

In response to feedback from districts, the K-12 expenditures included in the Financial Efficiency Star Rating were adjusted between the 2015 and 2016 ratings.

To view the School Climate Star Rating or Financial Efficiency Star Rating, visit ccrpi.gadoe. org, and choose a school district and school from the drop-down menus. The Financial Efficiency Star Rating is only available at the district level, and the School Climate Star Rating is only available at the school level.

School Climate Star

Ratings assess the climate of a school based on surveys of student, teacher and parent perceptions, discipline, use of illegal substances, violence and bullying, and attendance for students, teachers, administrators and staff.

Most Gwinnett schools were rated a “4-star” or “5-star.”

The remaining star ratings are below, according to the school climate index: ‘3-star’ schools ranked average: Shiloh High, Chattahoochee Elementary, Harbins Elementary, Rock Springs Elementary, Shiloh Elementary, Stripling Elementary, Rosebud Elementary, Taylor Elementary, Patrick Elementary, Anderson Livesey Elementary, New Life Academy of Excellence, White Oak Elementary, Radloff Middle, Woodward Mill Elementary, Jordan Middle, Discovery High, Britt Elementary, Central Gwinnett High, Duluth High.

‘2-star’ schools ranked below satisfactory: Meadowcreek High, GIVE East, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts, ‘1-star’ schools ranked unsatisfactory: GIVE West.

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Mysterious pain may be nerve related DEAR DR ROACH: For a 40-hour period last weekend, I experienced approximately 200 very sharp stabs of pain at the junction of my left thigh and my torso at the very front of the thigh. They began as I was sleeping and continued at various frequencies, varying from three in 20 seconds to one an hour throughout the following 40 hours. They occurred no matter what I did — sit, walk, stand still or lie down.

I have had these sharp stabs of pain before, but the episodes have lasted between 15 minutes and an hour, not for 40 hours.

Each stab lasts about a second. My physician had X-rays taken of my lower spine to see if a nerve was pinched, but nothing showed up. There were no symptoms associated with the pain, such as fever, rash, changes in urine or bowel movement, etc. This pain is not associated with a sprain, spasm or bruise.

I am 72 and weigh 180 pounds; I’m 5 feet, 8 inches tall. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

— D.J. ANSWER: Sharp pain in a specific location like you are describing makes me think, as your physician did, of nerve pain. Unfortunately, an X-ray is not a great test to see if a nerve is being “pinched” (we prefer the term “entrapped,” but it really means the same thing); even a CT or MRI typically doesn’t show the problem.

The location you are describing is not far from the usual location of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Compression of this nerve is well-described; it’s called meralgia paresthetica. A sense of numbness on exam in the thigh would help confirm this diagnosis.

Your case is unusual in the sudden onset and the discrete stabs of pain, but the location and the absence of other symptoms make me think it’s the most likely diagnosis.

Most often, the pain goes away as mysteriously as it came. An injection of topical anesthetic around the area of the nerve confirms the diagnosis and provides effective treatment if symptoms persist.

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Friend in abusive relationship faces estrangement DEAR AMY: My friend “Liz” and I have been best friends since high school. We’re now in our 30s. We’ve been there for each other through breakups and divorces and childbirth and her coming out as a lesbian.

We have always told each other everything, so when she started telling me things via text about her new girlfriend that sounded like emotional abuse, I told her I worried that’s what it was. There have been many, many red flags throughout their relationship that pointed to emotional abuse and I had in the past mentioned that it sounded as such.

She said she wanted to meet in person to explain why she didn’t feel it was emotional abuse.

I explained that if the meeting was to convince me of her girlfriend’s virtues it was a waste of time. After that I didn’t hear from her for months, despite my texts and phone calls. She finally reached out to me six months ago to say that they were likely breaking up. I kept my mouth shut this time, having learned my lesson.

That was the last I’ve heard from her in months.

I’ve reached out many, many times and have received no response.

I don’t understand what is happening or how to resolve it if she won’t respond. I’d hate to think that a 20-year friend-

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Amy Dickinson ship is destroyed because of what, exactly? What should I do?

— Concerned DEAR CONCERNED: One theory is that “Liz” did not in fact break up with her girlfriend, and because she has remained in the relationship and she knows how you feel about it, she has decided to keep her girlfriend, and let you go.

It is a devastating reality that when you have a loved one you believe to be in an abusive relationship, you sometimes have to willingly relinquish your own influence in order to continue to stay in the relationship.

Reach out to her in a neutral attitude of support.

Do not raise the issue of her relationship, and don’t pressure her to be in touch. Simply tell her, “I was thinking about you today and hope you are doing well.” Share a bit of news from your own life, and then hope that eventually she will gradually work with you to restore your friendship.

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advice has helped me to deal with many unhappy/ unpleasant situations.

My 15-year-old daughter and I were watching the news when the clip of the Ft. Lauderdale shooter came on. It was gutwrenching and awful.

We talked about it for a few minutes and she left the room. Five minutes later she came back and said, “Mom I need a hug.”

So I hugged her while she cried.

She wanted to know why people do all these bad things and how do the victims cope and would she ever really be safe. I really didn’t have a good answer for her, except that as her mother I would do everything I could to protect her from the bad things in life.

What else can I say to help her know that while there are bad things that happen, there’s good stuff, too? My advice just felt inadequate. Thank you!

— Mother of Empathetic Daughter DEAR MOTHER: Your daughter’s reaction to this terrible event was real and raw, and completely appropriate. Your compassion and comforting was natural and right, too.

When I was in elementary school, we performed drills in which we hid under our desks against the possibility of nuclear war. College students now perform drills to try to protect them from active

shootings on campus. The beauty of this world is matched by its imponderable and random dangers.

The sometimes privileged reality of your daughter’s life is leavened by its occasional terrors.

As parents, we need to comfort, and explain, and be prepared to talk, pray, hug, reassure, and go through this process repeatedly.

Our job is to try to explain the world to our children. This includes the reality that the world can be a dangerous place.

Celebrate your daughter’s empathy and compassion.

Urge her to use her concern toward positive action. And continue to love her as well as you can.

DEAR AMY: “Concerned Sister” was worried that her brother and his wife intended to give their children different surnames.

My wife and I did this with our children, and we have never regretted it.

— Done That DEAR DONE THAT: Many parents have responded that their children sport different surnames. It is increasingly common and shouldn’t create problems.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson.com.

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

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Good fortune is hovering nearby.

Making investments, mixing the old with the new and reconnecting with people who have helped you succeed in the past will turn out well. This is a year of achievement, so don’t sit on the sidelines when you can share your feelings and get out and take part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Let your emotions lead the way. If you feel strongly about something or someone, take action and reveal your intentions.

Personal change will boost your morale.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Work quietly on the projects that interest you most. Finish what you start before you share or present what you have to offer. Personal achievements are favored.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Nurture important relationships and do your best to help a friend or an organization in need. Your generosity and ability to bring about positive change will be appreciated.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — An opportunity will leave you wondering what to do next. Don’t give up your day job unless you have a better deal negotiated and in writing. It’s best to play it safe.

GEMINI (May 21June 20) — You need to put more effort and energy into getting things done on time.

Organization and preparation will help you avoid a mishap. A former co-worker will extend an invitation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’ll be tempted to get involved in a joint venture. Consider the expense you will incur if you move forward. Get the go-ahead from someone who would be influenced by your decision before you say yes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you share your emotions, it will be liberating. If you want to make alterations to where or how you live, start the process and enjoy the outcome.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — Be honest about what you can and cannot do and ask direct questions to ensure that whoever you deal with is being straight with you as well. Fair play is essential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23) — Think big, but monitor your spending and be reasonable. Change can be a good thing if it doesn’t put you in debt. Do the work yourself and cut your costs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — If you avoid meddling in other people’s affairs, you’ll sidestep a troublesome person.

Personal gains will be yours if you focus on self-improvement and physical fitness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Make your home a place of entertainment. Host a party or move things around to accommodate a new project you want to start. An encounter with someone from your past will be enlightening.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You should take some time to relax and spruce up your image. A new look will put a spring in your step and draw attention from someone special. Romance is featured.

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world&nation WOrLd Saudi Arabia warns of crippling cyberattack Five years ago Saudi Arabia suffered the world’s biggest cyberattack. Now it’s on red alert for a repeat.

A warning was issued by the elite computer security team that helps guard Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure, the Computer Emergency Response Team.

“Following a recent cyberattack which targeted several national organizations, this is an urgent call for your cybersecurity team to be on the alert for Shamoon 2 and ransomware attacks that could possibly cripple your organization’s systems,” CERT-SA said late on Tuesday.

The Shamoon virus operates like a time bomb. It was used in the huge cyberattack in 2012 on Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company.

Within a matter of hours, 35,000 computers were partially wiped or totally destroyed in that attack.

It forced one of the most valuable companies on earth back into 1970s technology, using typewriters and faxes.

Official: Border wall to cost over $12B ShiaPeOPLe LaBeouf

By Tom LoBianco, manu raju and TEd BarrETT

arrested at his anti-Trump art installation

CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he expects the cost of building a wall along the Mexican border to be between $12 billion and $15 billion.

But neither McConnell nor House Speaker Paul Ryan said precisely how Congress would pay for the wall, or whether they expect Mexico to repay the cost.

Ryan said Thursday he expects President Donald Trump to submit a plan for paying for the wall, but did not want to talk about details before the White House submits its proposal.

“We anticipate a supplemental (budget) coming from the administration,” Ryan said. “The point is we’re going to finance the Secure Fence Act.” Trump campaigned on a promise of a border wall and repeatedly said Mexico would pay for it. He has more recently said that while the U.S. might front the initial costs of the project, Mexico would eventually reimburse U.S. Chinese giant Mexican officials have buys U.S. firm repeatedly said they will that does Mexico not pay for such a wall.

Democratic Rep. Jim money transfers Himes told CNN on ThursMoney transfer service day the plan to build a wall MoneyGram is being bought on the southern border is by a financial services giant “monumentally stupid,” based in China. MoneyGram is one of the leading companies that helps people in the United States send money to Mexico and other countries.

Trump admin asks Ant Financial, an affiliate of Alibaba, the global state department conglomerate backed by officials to exit Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, Two senior administration announced Thursday it was officials said Thursday that buying MoneyGram for the Trump administration $880 million.

MoneyGram stock rose told four top State Departnearly 10 percent in response ment management officials to the news. that their services were no The deal could be one of longer needed as part of an the first tests of how serious effort to “clean house” at President Donald Trump Foggy Bottom. is about cracking down on Patrick Kennedy, who money transfers, also known served for nine years as the as remittances, to Mexico. undersecretary for manageTrump has already ment, Assistant Secretaries proposed building a physifor Administration and Concal wall on the border with sular Affairs Michele Bond Mexico. Trump has previand Joyce Anne Barr, and ously said he would consider Ambassador Gentry Smith, levying big taxes — or even director of the Office for halting remittances — to Foreign Missions, were sent Mexico if the country would letters by the White House not pay for the wall. that their service was no longer required, the sources told CNN. Greece will not All four, career officers extradite 8 Turkish serving in positions appointmilitary officers ed by the President, submitted letters of resignation per Greece’s Supreme Court tradition at the beginning of ruled Thursday that eight a new administration. servicemen who fled Turkey The letters from the White after an attempted coup last House said that their resignaJuly will not be extradited tions were accepted and — a decision that brought they were thanked for their an immediate protest from service.

Turkey.

Turkey had demanded Border Patrol chief the men be returned to face departs agency charges of trying to overthrow the government. The The chief of U.S. Bormen denied being involved der Patrol has departed the in the coup and said their agency, Customs and Border lives would be in danger if Protection said in a statement they were sent home.

Thursday — the day after European Union and President Donald Trump Greek law forbid extradition signed executive orders to a country where an alaimed at beefing up border leged offender would run the security. It was not clear risk of not receiving a fair whether he had resigned or trial and where his or her life was asked to leave. could be in danger.

Border Patrol Chief Mark — From wire reports Morgan’s departure is not

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, right, said Thursday that he expects the cost of building a wall along the Mexican border to be between $12 to $15 billion. (Photo: CNN)

and sharply criticized McConnell’s and Ryan’s comments “How Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell ten years from now are going to look back on their behavior now, where they didn’t have the courage to stand up and say, ‘Hey guy, this is a bad idea,’” the Connecticut congressman told CNN’s John Berman and Kate Bolduan.

Trump to GOP: Meeting with Mexican president ‘fruitless’

By KEvin LipTaK

a different route,” Trump said during a GOP retreat in Philadelphia.

President Donald Trump Trump was speaking said Thursday that a hours after Mexican Presimeeting with the Mexican dent Enrique Peña Nieto president would be “fruit- announced he was cancelless,” saying a planned ses- ing his trip to the White sion next week had been House for discussion. mutually canceled.

The President is speak“Unless Mexico is ing after a tumultuous going to treat the United first week in office, which States fairly, with respect, saw controversies flare such a meeting would be that many in the GOP had fruitless, and I want to go hoped to avoid.

CNN White House Producer

Actor and performance artist Shia LaBeouf has been charged with misdemeanor assault and a harassment violation after getting into a scuffle during a rally against Donald Trump early Thursday morning, according to New York Police Department spokesman Sgt. Thomas Antonetti.

LaBeouf was arrested and has been released, according to Det. Christopher Pisano.

LaBeouf and a 25-yearold anti-Trump protester got into a verbal exchange in front of the Museum of the Moving Image, and then police say LaBeouf pulled on the man’s scarf, scratching his face while doing so, according to Antonetti.

LaBeouf is planning to protest President Trump for the next four years with an art exhibit that will run continuously outside the museum.

Hugo Chávez first tweeter-in-chief

President Trump is tweeting a different tune now that he’s in the White House, saying at his inaugural ball that the social network is a way of bypassing the “dishonest media.”

Trump isn’t the first world leader to make Twitter a preferred method of communication.

The title of “first prolific tweeter in chief” goes to former Venezuelan President When asked what the Hugo Chávez. executive order would Chávez’ messages online specifically include, Spicer were a lot like his public said Trump is continuing to work with his senior team on declarations offline: bomthe final details. But a senior bastic, nationalistic, often entertaining and nearly White House official told always ending in exclamaCNN on Wednesday that tion points. the probe would likely be He joined Twitter in 2010 carried out through Trump’s and used his account to From left, Patrick Kennedy, who served for nine years Justice Department. as the undersecretary for management, Assistant Sectweet everything from poTrump tweeted Wednesretaries for Administration and Consular Affairs Michele day morning that he would litical mandates to mundane Bond and Joyce Anne Barr were sent letters by the White launch an investigation into details.

House that their service was no longer required, sources “Just ate a tremendous instances of voter fraud, two told CNN. Ambassador Gentry Smith, director of the Ofbowl of fish soup,” read days after he told congresfice for Foreign Missions, not pictured, received a letter sional leaders of both parties one midday tweet in 2012. as well. (Photos: CNN) “Sorry, if you haven’t had that he believed as many as uncommon in a presidential Building in Hartford to time to eat lunch yet.”

5 million illegal votes were launch what they’re calling transition. The head of the cast in the 2016 election.

Transportation Security Ad- their “Afford to Dream” Neither Trump nor the Uber now top ministration, Peter Neffenger, campaign.

White House have offered expense among One of the students in also left in the transfer of any evidence to back up attendance will be West power. He had been willing those claims, which experts business travelers Hartford high school student say are completely unsubto stay on, but the Trump Uber is officially the best administration had not asked Gaby Valdiglesias. stantiated. friend of business travelers.

“As a senior in high him to until he had already A new study found that 6 school who has five months Torture ruled out made other plans. percent of all business travel until graduation I worry,” Morgan’s resignation by congressional transactions in 2016 were she said in a news release. comes on the heels of with Uber, making the ride“I worry if I’ll be financially GOP leaders Trump’s move to begin sharing company the most fulfilling his campaign prom- stable for college. I have The two leaders of Concommon expense in terms of three older siblings, they all ises on border security and gress — House Speaker Paul transactions. Uber grabbed started college but had to immigration with a pair of the honor from Starbucks, Ryan and Senate Majority executive orders Wednesday drop out because our famwhich remains the most Leader Mitch McConnell that ordered the construction ily could no longer afford popular meal expense.

— definitively ruled out classes. I worry the same of his pledged wall along Certify, a provider of legalizing torture Thurswill happen to me.” the border with Mexico and travel and expense software day, following comments asked for an increase of for companies, analyzed President Donald Trump 5,000 Border Patrol agents, Trump to probe 40 million expenses from 1 made recently saying that among other actions. voter fraud claim he believes practices such as million business travelers for White House press waterboarding are effective. the study.

Bill aims to give The findings are a remindsecretary Sean Spicer on Air “Torture’s not legal — undocumented er of the rapid growth of Force One said that one of we agree with it not being ridesharing and the challengthe executive orders Presilegal,” Ryan said at a news students access ing future for traditional car dent Donald Trump will sign conference during the to financial aid Thursday afternoon will be a congressional Republicans’ rental companies and taxis.

Both Uber and its competitor A bill is on the table to follow-up on the announce- retreat in Philadelphia. level the playing field in ment of the voter fraud McConnell told reporters, Lyft saw huge gains in 2015, while taxi and rental cars terms of financial aid acprobe.

“I think the director of the suffered. cess to all college students, He did not go into detail CIA has made it clear that The news comes a day including those who are about what it would mean. he is going to follow the law. undocumented.

“It will be a follow-up to And I believe virtually all of after Lyft announced it was expanding to 40 more U.S. Thursday morning, the announcement yesterday my members are comfortcities, and would open in students, unions and other (inaudible) to better underable with the state of the 100 more by the year’s end. groups said they’ll be gather- stand voter fraud,” Spicer law.”

— From wire reports ing at the Legislative Office told reporters.

— From wire reports

Tennessee yarn shop bans ‘vile’ Women’s March knitters

By Eric LEvEnson

of behavior is unacceptable and is not welcomed at The Joy of Knitting. I will never need that kind of For yarn shop owners, last Poe for pink yarn to knit one of business to remain open.” weekend’s Women’s Marches those hats, according to CNN afThe post sparked an outpouring were a great business opportunity filiate WKRN. of criticism and support, garneras protesters across the country Poe turned the shopper away ing 6,000 shares and thousands flocked to buy yarn to make those and took to Facebook to declare of comments as of Thursday ubiquitous pink hats. that people who want yarn for morning.

But Elizabeth Poe, the owner of any women’s movement project “While I support your right to a Franklin, Tenn., yarn shop called should shop elsewhere. make your feelings known, ElizaThe Joy of Knitting, took no joy “The vulgarity, vile and evilness beth, you really need to pick up in the marches. of this movement is absolutely a history book,” one commenter On Tuesday, a customer asked despicable,” she wrote. “That kind wrote. “The fact that you are able CNN

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to own your own business is, in part, due to some brave women marching decades ago.”

“You are an example of a strong woman with strong beliefs voicing a strong opinion and I applaud you for it,” a supporter commented.

In an interview with WKRN, Poe explained that she was dismayed by the “hateful words” of the protesters, including those from some celebrity speeches.

“We are all for women’s and

minority rights. They are going about doing the right thing the wrong way,” she said. “We live in a nation that we are blessed that we can actually protest, but not that way. Not that way to that level of indecency; [it] is not acceptable.”

“These people are hurting and I am too for this country. They’re passionate. I wish they would channel that passion into a better way of getting their point across,” Poe told CNN affiliate WTVF.

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Trump’s rants aren’t mere distractions WASHINGTON — Where to begin? That’s the daily question for anyone trying to follow the words and deeds of the new administration, which is like drinking from two fire hoses — one gushing policy, the other spewing insanity.

Neither stream can be ignored. I wish I could agree with those who say we should pay little attention to President Trump’s verbal eruptions and focus only on concrete actions, but I can’t. It matters that the most powerful man in the world insists on “facts” that are nothing but self-aggrandizing fantasy.

It matters that the president of the United States seems incapable of publicly admitting any error. It matters that Trump’s need for adulation appears to be insatiable.

Eugene The president’s most Robinson acute obsession is with the false notion that he only lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton because of widespread election fraud committed by “millions” of people.

There were, in fact, four documented cases of voter fraud in the election, not millions.

Yes, I said four; two of them involved individuals who said they were Trump supporters.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is among the many officials who have acknowledged there is zero evidence of the kind of fraud Trump alleges. It simply did not happen.

When pressed on the subject, Trump cites a 2012 report by the Pew Center on the states that found problems with inaccurate voter registration rolls — but no indication of fraud, according to the study’s author. When David Muir of ABC News pointed this out to Trump in an interview Wednesday, the president claimed the author of the Pew study was now “groveling,” whatever that means. I have read the study, and indeed it presents no evidence of voter fraud.

At a meeting with congressional leaders on Monday, Trump cited a different piece of purported proof, according to The New York Times: He told a story about how professional golfer Bernhard Langer tried to vote in Florida on Election Day but was not allowed to do so, while suspicious-looking voters ahead of and behind him, possibly Latin American immigrants, were permitted to cast provisional ballots.

At the risk of repeating myself, this simply did not happen. Langer indeed lives in Florida but is a German citizen. He has never voted in this country.

Why is any of this important? Because Trump, relying on a misinterpreted study and a garbled anecdote, has called for a “major investigation” of all this nonexistent voter fraud.

He now has the vast resources of the Justice Department at his disposal, which means that if he wants a big investigation, he can have one. Press secretary Sean Spicer said Wednesday that the focus would be on “urban” areas, and he mentioned California and New York — both of which voted heavily for Clinton — as states that may be looked at carefully.

What we have, then, is an instance in which Trump’s fixation on his own popularity, or lack thereof, dovetails with the Republican Party’s long-standing political interest in minimizing the electoral weight of Democratic “urban” strongholds — meaning cities with large populations of minorities and liberals. We should prepare for a GOP attempt to channel Trump’s delusion into the rational, but nefarious, purpose of voter suppression.

Another example is Trump’s insistence on the value of torture in the fight against terrorism. Trump pledged during the campaign to bring back waterboarding and “much worse.”

Doing so would violate U.S. and international law. Trump has said he will leave the decision up to Defense Secretary James Mattis and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, neither of whom has shown the slightest enthusiasm for getting the United States back into the torture business.

So can we relax? Not really, because Trump won’t admit he was wrong. He said in the interview with Muir that “we have to fight fire with fire” in the battle against the Islamic State and that torture “absolutely” works. Since Trump is the commander in chief, words such as these create political problems at home for our allies. How can they fully share intelligence with the United States if they believe captured suspects may be tortured?

My point is that Trump’s off-the-wall statements and Twitter rants cannot be dismissed as mere attempts to distract. We have a president who is obsessed with his public standing, given to outlandish statements, eager to believe in conspiracy theories and unwilling to admit when he is wrong. To our peril, his character and moods will shape his policies.

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

Feeling good as Trump gets to work “It’s a new dawn It’s a new day It’s a new life For me And I’m feeling good.”

— “Feeling Good” President Trump’s critics are finding it difficult to stay focused following a flurry of actions taken by the new American CEO. In just the first two working days of the new administration, the president has signed an executive order withdrawing from the negotiating process of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, aligning him with socialist independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Ver., and Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who broke with former President Obama over the agreement. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and former President Barack Obama oppose withdrawal. Strange bedfellows, indeed.

Trump has also reinstated the Mexico City Policy, which, writes CBS News, “required nongovernmental organizations to agree as a condition of receiving any federal funding that they ‘would neither perform nor actively promote abortion as a method of family planning in other nations.’” In addition, House Republicans say they

of rivals,” Trump met Monday not only with a group of business executives, but also with union heads, who had endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. Trump told both groups he wants to create jobs, especially for the middle class. The union heads came out of the meeting in support Cal of the president’s goal. When Thomas was the last time you can recall a union leader praising will move to make the Hyde a Republican president?

Amendment, which prevents It’s a new day for the the use of taxpayer dollars to media, too. Sean Spicer, the pay for abortions, except to White House press secretary, save the life of the woman, signaled on Monday that or if the pregnancy arises the relationship between the from incest or rape, permaWhite House and media is nent. They also plan to cut changing. Spicer announced off federal funds to Planned that he would provide access Parenthood. via Skype to journalists workOn Tuesday, Trump signed ing for news organizations another executive order to “who may not have the conveadvance the Keystone XL and nience or funding to travel to Dakota pipelines. The Obama Washington.” administration and environBy selecting reporters who mental groups had opposed rarely get to ask questions both projects, claiming they inside the briefing room and would harm the environment ignoring some who do (liband contribute to America’s eral newspaper reporters and reliance on fossil fuels. Until broadcast and certain cable alternative fuels are sufficient- outlets), Spicer sent a signal ly available to replace fossil that journalists who come at fuels, we should use what a Republican president from we have and wean ourselves the left will no longer enjoy totally from Middle East oil. preferential treatment, which Taking a page from Abrameans the public might actuham Lincoln and his “team ally get useful information.

In the early days of this administration, President Trump has shown he intends to follow through on his campaign promises. He believes — rightly — that in the past Republicans, even in the rare times when they have controlled all three branches of government as they do now, have been intimidated

by Democrats and their media friends and cowered when faced with opposition and criticism.

There will be more changes to come, including a nominee to the Supreme Court, action on school choice, which allows poor kids to escape failing schools, a new and more successful approach to fighting terrorism, immigration reform that, for starters, expels criminal aliens, properly vets those coming into the country and significantly reduces the flow of illegal immigrants.

Who knows, we might even get a credible foreign policy that puts American interests first and no longer tries to impose American values on nations that have no foundation in democracy or religious and political pluralism.

So far, I’m feeling good.

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

Catching up with Whisperin’ Bill Anderson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Whisperin’ Bill Anderson is still 6 feet, 3 inches tall. He still sings with a soft voice while displaying a generous smile. He’s still writing hit songs and still appears on the Grand Ole Opry if he’s not on the road performing in metropolitan USA or the hinterlands between Nowhere and Nogales. He’s still the same old Whisperin’ Bill.

If you have a conversation with this enterprising graduate of the University of Georgia, you may say something that might cause him to get out his pad and pencil (his lyrics are composed the old fashioned way — not on a computer) and write a hit song. All it takes is a simple phrase.

When he heard fellow country artist, Ray Price, tell an audience that a certain member of his band didn’t drink anymore but added, “he doesn’t drink any less,” Bill went to his hotel, got out his pencil and wrote a song about a guy who confirmed he didn’t love his girlfriend anymore. “Trouble is,” Bill wrote, “I don’t love you any less.”

Take, for example, “City Lights,” which has just been recorded by Willie Nelson for his new album, Whisperin’ Bill has been making royalties off that song since

For lonely guys like me.

Interestingly, if the Andrew Jackson had had air conditioning, “City Lights” might not have come about.

Whisperin’ Bill had moved outside from his room to escape the intolerable heat.

Lately Bill has been enLoran joying promoting his book, Smith “Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, An Unprecedented Life in he wrote it on a hot sumCountry Music,” with Peter mer’s night on the roof of the Cooper and published by old Andrew Jackson Hotel the University of Georgia in Commerce, Ga. A few Press. Makes one proud of years ago, I was staying at the graduate, his work, the the Chicago Marriott, on the publisher and the institution.

40th floor, and, after nightThe autobiography is fall, looked down Michigan filled with vignettes about Ave. from my room at the his interesting life which has overpowering street lights enabled him to perform not which appeared to stretch only at the Ryman Auditoall the way to the cornfields rium, home of the Grand of Kankakee. I thought to Ole Opry for years, Sanford myself, this must have been Stadium, Madison Square what Bill Anderson’s mind’s Garden and countless temeye saw when he wrote “City porary stages in cornfields Lights.” in the Midwest, but also Actually the roof top of Carnegie Hall. the old hotel in Commerce Along the way, he has was but three stories high become a seasoned raconand the city lights were less teur — he loves a good story, than overpowering as he even when the joke is on looked south toward Athens him. That sense of humor where he would be the next has endured and may lead to morning, attending classes at another book. “If I had writGeorgia. ten down all the funny things A bright array of city people have said to me over lights the years, I am sure there is As far as I can see. enough material for another The great white way shines book,” Bill says. through the night Like the guy who said to

him not long ago: “We can remember back when you were popular.” Or the lady, appreciating his longevity complimented him for being an “exasperation to us all.”

Then there was the lady who wrote him, noting that he was “the most prophylactic song writer country music has ever had.” There’s got to be a song in that last one. I can suggest a title: “Prolific has a lot more syllables than you may think.”

It is that enduring sense of humor that has always set Bill apart. He is truly legendary in Nashville, but he has coped well with the vicissitudes of life since the late Randolph Holder, who owned WGAU where Bill worked as a disc jockey, fired him for playing country music. While he has experienced the other end of the spectrum, mainly painful death to close family members, Whisperin’ Bill’s abundant life has been mostly highlights.

It should not be omitted that he has signature passion for his alma mater. One song which he has sung without whispering, is Glory, Glory to ‘Ole Georgia. “That one,” he grins, “makes me shout.”

Loran Smith is co-host of “The Tailgate Show” and sideline announcer for Georgia football. He is also a freelance writer.

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failed to find treatment for a fist-sized cancerous lump on themselves in court.

Isaiah’s stomach.

Chief Assistant District “All that child needed was Attorney Dan Mayfield one visit to a pediatrician and concluded the state’s case that cancer would have a 99.9 against the Wimbushes percent chance of being cured,” Thursday by saying the family Mayfield said. “That never of 12 lived in a “sad home.” happened.”

“This home was full of Therian and Recardo mental pain,” he said. “This attempted to counter Mayfield’s home was full of physical depiction of their “sad” home pain.” in their closing statements.

He seemed to peg a majority Therian maintained that of the blame for that pain on Recardo Jr. was in that room Therian. in the basement as a form “The key to this story is that of punishment that he chose they are under her thumb,” himself. She said the family Mayfield said. “They can’t do had agreed the teenager was anything without her. That’s “on his way back upstairs” just what life in that house was two days before Department like.” of Family and Child Services Mayfield presented evidence employees arrived at their throughout the trial that showed house in June 2014.

Recardo Jr. was locked in a “And what a joyous occasion dirty basement room barely that was,” Therian said. bigger than the twin mattress She also said Isaiah’s it contained for months on end cancerous lump hadn’t been after he defied his mother. The big enough to warrant concern room featured one window, when he was living at home. painted over in white.

She showed a picture of “He suffered a fungus Isaiah’s bump a caseworker growing on his skin because took after he was taken from he did not shower or bathe for the home and claimed it had months and was never even grown to that size since he’s given clean clothes,” Mayfield been in foster care. said.

Therian backed that up with He also provided evidence to testimony from some of her show that the Wimbush parents other children she brought to

Frank Baumgartner Mr. Frank L. Baumgartner, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Rita Jane Novak, Buford, GA; children, Lisa Asher, Loganville, GA, Kathleen and Daryl Corsentino, Bonaire, GA, Laura and Todd Earley, Hoschton, GA; grandchildren, Jackson Earley, and Seth Earley; sisters, Ann Ortstadt, Marietta, GA, Mary and Bob Foster, Marietta, GA; brothers, Joseph and Marianne Baumgartner, Dunwoody, GA, Thomas Bruce Baumgartner, Tallahassee, FL, James Edward and Becky Baumgartner, Big Canoe, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Baumgartner was born June 4, 1940 in Atlanta, GA. He was a graduate of Decatur High School class of 1958. He served in the Coast Guard and also in the Reserve for eight years. He was retired from GA Power as a customer service representative with thirty-eight years of service. He was a former member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder, GA where he was an usher for twelve years.

He was a singer who had a beautiful baritone voice.

He was in charge of the March of Dimes Fundraiser for GA Power and was a very generous person and always ready to help.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch with Father Carlos Cifuentes to serve as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00

p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, 760 Pollard Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30315 in memory of Frank Baumgartner.

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

GRAYSON

Harold Freeman Harold Arthur Freeman, age 88, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2017.

Harold was born in Paulding County, GA on July 19, 1928. He grew up in Paulding County and married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth Bennett.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son David Freeman and daughter-in-law Nina Freeman, Daughter Wanda Hickman, 5 grandchildren, Brad Freeman & wife Donna, Kelly Graber & Husband Chris, Leah Ferguson & Husband Will, Lindsey Hickman & husband Jon Paul Davis and Lauren Hickman & husband Joel Ross. 6 Great Grandchildren, Jason Freeman, Matthew Freeman, Krista Freeman, Ansley Graber, Jackson Graber and William Ferguson.

Harold was a talented “Mr. fix it”! From his early days at Lockheed Air Craft, he held multiple jobs across a number of professions until he evolved into auto body repair work and later into wood working. He became quite well known for his skills at rebuilding totally wrecked cars.

He even once took two wrecked mustangs of different model years, cut them in half and took the remaining good sections from each and put them back together to produce a unique car that his daughter drove throughout her college years.

Later in life he took up woodworking and built high quality oak furniture and made many flag boxes for veterans. He was a member of the Sweetwater Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed golf. He was a member of Hamilton Mill Christian Church.

As a wonderful father and grandfather Harold gave freely of his mechanical talents. It seemed as if every time something broke for any of his family members the standing cry was call PaPa, he can fix anything!

Visitation will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 4 to 8 PM at Wages and Sons Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, GA www. wagesandsons.com.

Funeral services will be at Wages and Sons at 11 AM on Friday January 27, 2017. Burial will be at 2 PM at Morris Cemetery at 4100 Hiram Lithia Springs Road Powder Springs, GA 30127.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Hamilton Mill Christian Church 809 Sardis Church Rd, Buford, GA 30519. hmccfamily.com

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Carol Guilbert Rev. Carol Straub Guilbert, age 84, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on January 25, 2017.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Gwinnett Tech, she returned to campus to support him.

Adult Education, sponsors With persistent the annual Exceptional Adult encouragement from Isaiah, Georgian in Literacy Educaand with a pending job move tion, or EAGLE, Leadership to College Park, she weighed Institute. EAGLE is the first moving with the company, statewide program in the taking a severance package nation that recognizes and or re-starting the GED. So rewards excellence among she went to school at 45 students enrolled in adult edu- years old despite previously cation programs. It’s designed saying college was for “young to create greater awareness of people.”

Now Mohammed is studyeducational opportunities that are available in local commu- ing for her GED and wants to continue on with her studies nities across the state and to to pursue a degree in business foster greater involvement in management and communicalifelong learning pursuits. tions.

Instructor Erika Lele saw Mohammed was chosen Mohammed as a strong leader after an application process and decided to nominate ultimately selected by a her as a candidate for the EAGLE Leadership Institute. panel of Gwinnett Tech staff outside the Adult Education In her nomination she wrote, “Raquel is an extremely moti- department. Each were required to present a short vated student and she is very speech on “Why the Technical enthusiastic about learning.

College System of Georgia She participates in discusand the Adult Education sions daily and she is always lending a helping hand to her programs are important to the peers. She is a joy and a plea- state of Georgia” and submit a two-page essay on “How has sure to have in class.”

When Mohammed returned Adult Education prepared you to be College and or Career to campus, she noticed its growth and expansion of pro- ready.” They also participated in an interview based on grams. When her oldest son, personal and career goals, Isaiah, now 21, decided to explore engineering and com- community involvement and puter programming classes at the value of education.

the stand Wednesday.

“When each of his siblings saw that picture and were asked if that’s what the bump looked like when he was home, you not only heard their words,” she said. “You saw their startled faces.”

She said all 10 of her children were “happy and healthy” when DFCS took them from the house.

But Mayfield pointed out that picture of Isaiah’s bump was taken immediately after he was removed from his house

by DFCS and that the little boy testified that his bump had been the size of a human fist by the time he left his house.

Mayfield also said he failed to see how being locked in the basement was Recardo Jr.’s decision.

“Is it possible that he wanted to be sent to his room instead of getting a spanking,” he said.

“Yes. But that’s different than being locked up.”

Mayfield told the jury he believed Recardo Jr. and Isaiah would carry permanent physical and psychological scars from the “sad home” they lived in.

“The children shouldn’t be the only ones that pay,” he said.

The jury will meet back in court Friday at 9 a.m. to continue deliberations.

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Gloria Ivey Funeral service for Mrs. Gloria Ivey will be held Saturday January 28, 2017 2:00 PM at Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home - Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30045.

Visitation will be held TODAY Friday January 27, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home - Gwinnett Chapel (770) 338-5558.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Barbara Lucas Barbara Whisnant Lucas, age 75 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away January 26, 2017. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Peachtree Road Baptist Church with Pastor Jay Reed, Mr. Kevin Pirkle and Dr. Preston Moore officiating. Mrs. Pirkle will be placed in the church to lie in state at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, GA. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

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

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Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome.com.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411. .

LILBURN

Mia Richardson Mia Jane Richardson, age 37 of Lilburn, GA passed away on January 25, 2017. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Jimmie Newton Jimmie Rogers Newton, age 85, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

JEFFERSON

Sue Pirkle Sue Hutchinson Pirkle, age 75, of Jefferson, GA passed away Monday, January 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Ernest “Sonny” Pirkle. She is survived by her children, Tonda and Paul Hill, Chipley, FL, Fonda and Gary Hopkins, Lawrenceville, GA, Kevin and Rachel Pirkle, Jefferson, GA; grandchildren, Austin, Bethany, Tyler, Taylor, Grant and Kaitlyn; great grandchild, Josiah; brothers, Jerry and Sharon Hutchinson, Ft.White, FL, Chester and Shirley Hutchinson, Tampa, FL; sisters, Faye Hutchinson, Valdosta, GA, Ruth Jarvis, Ray City, GA, Linda Gibson, Valdosta, GA, Shirley Hutchinson, Valdosta, GA; sister-in-law, Sara Annette Blair, Winder, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Pirkle was born January 28, 1941 in Quitman, GA. She was retired from Scientific Atlanta as an assembler with over fifteen years of service. She was a member of Peachtree Road Baptist C

LAWRENCEVILLE

Kaye Rader Kaye S. Rader, age 76, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard; daughters, Tracy Stephens of Cincinnati, OH, Michelle (Scott) Overall of Jersey City, NJ, and Melanie (James) Ford of France; brother, Larry Hoffman of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Alison Stephens, Wiley Overall, Jamie Ford, and Rowan Ford; great-granddaughter, Ava Lee; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

A Memorial Service Honoring the Life of Kaye will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00PM at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Rev. Stephen W. Overall officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00pm until the time of service at 3:00pm.

Kaye was very active in The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to be made in Kaye’s name to Relay for Life Gwinnett 6500 S

Grace Tribble, age 93 of Lawrenceville passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:30PM on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Hudlow & Preacher Frankie Southerland will officiate.

Ms. Tribble was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Fred Franklin Tribble; sons: Franklin Tribble & Donald Tribble. She is survived by: daughters-in-law: Carolyn Tribble, Auburn; Dianne Tribble, Hoschton; brother & sister-in-law: Charles & Linda Bennett, Lawrenceville; sisters & brother-in-law: Louise Paden, Tucker; Helen & J.W. Perry, Lawrenceville; grandchildren: Dana Bodine, Winder; Craig Tribble; Auburn; 3 step grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 5 step great-grandchildren; & 5 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Rd SW Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

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

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Q&A about fertilizing lawns, potatoes, houseplant pests Below are the answers to questions from readers: Q: My lawn care company wants to make an application of fertilizer, lime and pre-emergent herbicide to my bermudagrass lawn.

Should these chemicals be applied now or should it be done closer to the spring?

— James in Buford A: James, we are in the middle of the winter, and bermudagrass and other turfgrass species are dormant and not actively growing. Thus they are not able to absorb the fertilizer, and an application will provide no benefit to the grass. In fact, since the lawn is unable to take up the nutrients, the fertilizer could be washed off site

Gardening in Gwinnett

Tim Daly by rainfall and cause pollution to water bodies. In regard to the pre-emergent herbicide, January is also too early to apply it. The chemical breaks down over time and would not be as effective when the weeds begin to emerge in March.

Pre-emergent herbicides should be put out in mid

to late February until March. You mentioned the company wants to lime your lawn. The first step is to have your soil tested through Gwinnett County Extension, which will give you the pH of the soil and nutrient requirements. Your soil may be at the proper pH and would not require any lime. In fact, if too much lime is applied, it could raise the pH to levels that could be detrimental to the grass.

Q: Can I plant some potatoes in my garden? Is the weather too cold? What is the best method to plant them?

— Charlotte in Snellville A: Charlotte, the best time of the year to plant

potatoes in our area is January through March.

They require loose, fertile, well-drained soil, full sun, proper watering and fertilizer. They are not planted from seeds but from pieces of potato tubers. They should be cut so that each piece has at least two eyes.

These are buds where the new shoots of the plants will develop. Plant them three to four inches deep and 12 inches apart. The tubers can be harvested when they are smaller and have not reached maturity. They will be tender and tasty, but will not store as long.

If you prefer larger yields, harvest the tubers when the top parts of the plants begin to die back. Gently lift the

Camp-A-Palooza event a preview of summer FROM STAFF REPORTS Get a jump on summer plans for the kids at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center’s first-ever Summer Campa-Palooza event this Sunday.

From 1 to 5 p.m. the center will preview its warm weather offerings at 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford.

New options will

include camps on archaeology, pirates, rolling robots, surviving the 1800s and more.

“This year, the (center) offers more than 60 camps for kids between the ages of 2 to 13,” said Jason West, the center’s director of programming.

“The camps cover a wide variety of topics and interests including science, history, art, music, technology and more.”

The preview event will feature camp schedules, visits with camp staff in themed costumes, camp games, a scavenger hunt and crafts.

There will be an opportunity for a sneak peek at the center’s new exhibit, “Abracadabra!

Everyday Magic,” which reveals science and math behind magic tricks and illusions.

Parents can go on a short hike with staff to

experience what their child will encounter at camp.

Program fees are $8 per person. Attendees can register in advance or pay at the door.

For more information and to register, visit gwinnettEHC.org.

The summer camp season begins in June and runs through the first full week of August.

Registration will be open to the public Feb. 6.

Norcross sewage spill blamed on wipes, ‘other products’

BY CURT YEOMANS

Karen Shields said officials were made aware of the spill at a manhole behind a property on A jumble of flushable Meadowbrook Drive at wipes, paper and “other 11:25 a.m. Crews got it products” is being blamed stopped around 1 p.m., for nearly 6,000 gallons but about 5,819 gallons of sewage spilling into a of sewage spilled into the tributary of Jackson Creek Jackson Creek tributary, in Norcross on Thursday. Shields said.

Gwinnett County “Using the toilet as a Department of Water trash can can result in Resources spokeswoman blockages that can lead to curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

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backups in your plumbing or sewer overflows,” Shields said in a statement. “Items that should be placed in a trash can include cleansing wipes, diapers, paper towels and cotton swabs.”

After crews got this spill stopped, they raked the area and spread lime to reduce its impact on the environment. They also posted signs in the area to

let residents know what happened while county officials reported the incident to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

Shields said the county has set up an educational website at http://ow.ly/ jUdN302obt3 to raise awareness among residents about which items should not be flushed down toilets.

Renovation

1910 and has been vacant since before the city bought the area is expected to be it in 2005. It previously was more appealing after the a general store, grocery upcoming Buford Highway store, cotton gin, dentist roundabout is finished later office, silent movie theater this year, Brinson said. and antiques store. As part Two issues that have of the renovation, plans are sprung up in plans to revive to remove the 2,000-squarethe area have been a lack of foot annex. parking and lack of steady The city has worked for traffic. The property comes years to make something with 28 parking spots. of the property since its Pierce’s Corner is a $400,000 purchase.

6,000-square-foot, two-story In December 2011, Mibuilding that was built in chael Deming Jr. agreed to

a 50-year lease-to-purchase transaction for $258,640, financed at a 3.5 percent interest rate.

In December 2013, National Park Service officials approved the Suwanee area for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

Brinson said the renovation would not impact the historic district, and would only prevent tax credits being received for Pierce’s Corner.

When Deming’s group was awarded the prop-

erty, city officials said they sought a unique proposition that would spur creative ideas and ultimately enhance the economic viability of Old Town and the city overall. Deming’s plan was to have a restaurant on the first floor and a “business incubator” on the second floor to help small businesses.

But that relationship ended in 2015 with what city officials said was a mutual decision.

tubers with a digging fork and remove.

Q: Several of my houseplants have a little cottonylike substance on them and some sticky material near it. Are the plants infested with an insect? If so, what can be done to treat the plants?

— Carl in Norcross A: Carl, your houseplants have mealybugs, which are a type of soft-bodied insect related to aphids and white flies. The sticky substance is a honeydew-like secretion by the insects. For control, apply an insecticidal soap, which is a specially formulated material that smothers these insects. It has low toxicity and is considered organic. Mealybugs

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can also be washed off the plants or wiped away with a wet cloth.

The 2017 annual Gwinnett County Extension Plant Sale offers several plants, including blueberries, apples, figs, native azaleas, and other plants at affordable prices. To download an order form, go to the Extension website at www. ugaextension.org/gwinnett/.

You can also contact the Gwinnett County Extension office for one to be mailed to you.

Timothy Daly is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent with Gwinnett County Extension. He can be reached at 678-377-4010 or tdaly@ uga.edu.

Hunter

Donald Trump.

Some groups, most notably the Gwinnett County Democratic Party, have been calling on Hunter to resign.

Protesters have gotten up at two consecutive commission meetings and railed against him and his colleagues, demanding action be taken against him, but Hunter told the Daily Post on Jan. 16 that he did not plan to resign.

And it doesn’t look like the protesters have swayed him on that point.

“Zero has changed in that department,” Hunter spokesman Seth Weathers said.

Hunter has, however, sat down with representatives of two groups who represent the interests of African-Americans and Asian Americans this week.

The Gwinnett NAACP and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta said their representatives met with the commissioner Wednesday morning.

The meeting may have been at least somewhat fruitful. The groups, as well as Weathers, are now saying the commissioner has agreed to attend the NAACP’s next meeting.

“They reached out to him and invited him to attend the meeting, and Tommy is somebody who, if you invite him to attend your event, he’s going to make an effort to attend,” Weathers said.

Weathers said Hunter is not expected to make a presentation at the meeting, but he is expected to answer questions.

“He’s not going to have

a conversation with them exactly,” he said. “Whatever the community wants to talk about, we’re going to talk about.”

The groups added that Hunter also agreed to sit down with a broader section of community groups at an unspecified date.

Officials from the NAACP and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta said in a joint statement that Hunter’s agreement to attend the meeting is a positive sign. Both groups previously condemned the remarks he made on Facebook, and are encouraging members of the AfricanAmerican and Asian-American communities to attend the meeting.

“I am encouraged that Commissioner (Hunter) has agreed to take the first step by attending the Gwinnett County Branch NAACP General Membership meeting on February 14th,” Gwinnett NAACP President Marlyn Tillman said. “We look forward to hosting the Commissioner and the community for a beginning dialogue.”

Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Atlanta Executive Director Stephanie Cho said, “It was a good first step towards building bridges and understanding that the communities of color in Gwinnett will not stand for racism and bigotry.

Commissioner Hunter must continue these conversations and take part in diverse community events to hear the voices from all constituents in order to regain the trust of the community.”

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Fifth-ranked Grizzlies have something to prove

By Christine Troyke christine.troyke@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Talented but unproven is how head coach Brad Stromdahl described his Georgia Gwinnett College baseball team.

The Grizzlies lost 18 players from last year’s 57-6 campaign and have the toughest schedule in NAIA. GGC will face six of the 10 teams that competed at the 2016 world series.

“It’s kind of an unknown right now,” Stromdahl said. “We have to go out there and prove it.

“We have the toughest RPI in the country, so we’re going to see who can play and who can’t and how we need to coach to get better.”

GGC’s opener is today at Keiser in a top-15 clash.

Keiser, in West Palm Beach, Fla., is ranked No. 15. The Grizzlies were tabbed No. 5 in the preseason poll. The teams

Reggie Stancil named Ridge football coach

play three times over the weekend.

“So we’re going to play on the road against a very competitive team who is usually in the regionals,” Stromdahl said. “Then we come back with FreedHardeman at home. Really, the first two weekends will tell us a lot about what we need to do.

“The good thing is we don’t have a midweek (game) after Keiser and we don’t have one after FreedHardeman. So we have

four days on each side of those games to practice.

Which is a great thing, because really at the beginning of the year you just need to be able to go out and practice the mistakes you made.”

GGC is led by 11 seniors, including shortstop Trevor Bradley and starting pitcher Nikolay Uherek.

Bradley will be a mainstay in the infield for the

GGC starter Nikolay Uherek went 9-3 in 2016, striking out 76 batters in 77.1 innings ,and returns to the Grizzlies this See GRIZZLIES, Page 4B season. (Photo: Rod Reilly)

Wrestling with shadows

By Will Hammock will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com

Peachtree Ridge made a promising hire as head football coach Thursday, leaving a void in two programs at Norcross in the process.

The Lions hired Reggie Stancil to head up the football program, acting swiftly to find a replacement for Mark Fleetwood, who took a head coaching job in Alabama. Stancil not only was a valuable member of the Norcross football staff, he also was entering his Reggie Stancil second season as the Blue Devils’ head baseball coach.

It’s the first head coaching job in football for Stancil, Norcross’ quarterbacks coach.

“Since I’ve been here at Norcross, we’ve always had great competition against Peachtree Ridge High School, and they’re kind of in a similar situation to what we have here at Norcross,” Stancil said. “I’ve always thought if that job came open, it’s something I’d be interested in when it was time and when I thought I was ready for a head job. I’ve had opportunities to go to colleges and go to different high schools, See STANCIL, Page 4B

Parkview’s James Song has overcome his loss of sight to compete for the wrestling team. (Staff Photo: David Friedlander)

Despite blindness since age 10, success Mancillas sets comes into clear vision for Parkview’s Song record with 100 straight games played

By David Friedlander

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By David Friedlander david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com

While many high school basketball players of either gender have surpassed milestones throughout the season, Mill Creek boys wing forward Christian Mancillas recently achieved a rare one, and has a chance at perhaps the rarest accomplishment for a high school player anywhere.

When the Hawks (11-10, 5-4 in Region 6-AAAAAAA) defeated Mountain View back on Jan. 10, the 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior played in his100th consecutive game.

Mancillas had already passed Chase Anderson’s Mill Creek record of 94 career games played, which he set from 2004Christian Mancillas 08, and the streak has since grown to 105 games following Tuesday’s 50-33 win over North Gwinnett.

Should he remain healthy, Mancillas could become the first player in Mill Creek’s history to play in every varsity game of his high school career from his freshman season to his senior year — which would run the streak to at least 109 games and as many as 114, depending on how far the Hawks advance in the postseason.

The Iron Man streak comes as no surprise to current Mill Creek coach David Allen.

“I’ve been doing this a long time,” Allen said. “To have someone play all four years and not miss a game, and be a straight A student, it’s amazing. He’s not the most talented player, but he makes up for it by playing harder than everyone. And his skill set is very versatile.”

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LILBURN — When the phrase “wrestling with shadows” was used as the title for a 1998 documentary film about professional wrestling legend Bret Hart, it was merely a metaphor.

For Parkview High School wrestler James Song, however, it takes on a much more literal meaning.

The senior can now only see a few shadows and some light since his sight has faded gradually over the years from an accident suffered when he was just a toddler.

But it hasn’t stopped him from finding an outlet for himself in sports, something he has searched for several years since losing his sight.

It’s been a search he refused to give up, even if it seemed like others around him were ready to over the years.

“When I could see, I did the usual — football, basketball. Not a big variety,” Song said. “I pretty much gave up on sports (as his sight faded).

I didn’t really try (to play sports) in school. … I tried at first, but then my teachers lost motivation in me because they’d never been in that situation before. They kind of

gave up on me.”

Song has had to learn about never giving up ever since he was 2 years old, when he wandered out of his parents’ house and into the street, where he was hit by a truck.

He doesn’t remember much about the accident, nor does he spend much time dwelling on it, or how his sight diminished more and more in the years that followed.

“All I knew was something was going on with my parents. I guess in my mind, I ran out of the house, apparently, and I was crossing the street and a truck just hit me.

It’s just one of those things. … I didn’t really cry over it.

“From there, my vision got worse and worse until between my third-grade and fourth-grade year. … Once I (went) to high school — I’d lived in Kentucky (before) — but when I came my freshman year to Georgia, I changed up my act and did something. It was a fresh start.”

One of the things the fresh start allowed Song to do is to rediscover his passion for athletics, though as was the case with pretty much everything else in his life, being able to adjust to his disability was going to make it a challenge.

But after unsuccessfully

See SONG, Page 4B

County wrestling teams ready for Area meets

By David Friedlander

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High School wrestling teams throughout Georgia have become accustomed to changing their focus from dual-meet schedules to traditional format tournaments for the stretch drive of the season for several years.

This year will be no exception with the area traditional meets beginning the postseason action this weekend.

Many of the same teams who succeeded during area and state duals earlier this month will again be among the favorites to fare well at the various area meets.

But as first-year Archer coach Keith Jannett pointed out, traditional meets are a very different focus for the in-

Archer’s Quinn Miller puts East Coweta’s Jalen Smith on his back in the first period of Miller’s victory in the 220-pound finals of the Takedown Sportswear Invitational this season in Buford.

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dividuals and teams, with the former giving more of the lat-

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ATLANTA — USTA Florida Hall of Fame inductee Maria Cercone has been named USTA southern manager of junior tennis based in GwinMaria nett, USTA Cercone Southern executive director and COO John Callen announced on Thursday.

Cercone made her mark in tennis in Florida as a tennis director at three major tennis clubs since 1990 and as a USTA high performance coach. She also has a long history of service to USTA Florida, including serving as a vice president from 2000-04.

She was inducted into the USTA Florida Hall of Fame last year.

“We are extremely happy to have a person of Maria’s caliber on our staff,” said Callen. “She has served with distinction as a coach and volunteer and brings years of experience in junior tennis to the USTA Southern staff.”

A native of Argentina who grew up in Largo, Fla., Cercone was a highlyranked junior in Florida and nationally in the 1970s.

While earning a bachelor’s in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, she played tennis at Line 1 for four years.

Beginning in 1990, she served as tennis director at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club, the Seminole Lake Racquet Club and, for the last eight years, at the Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club.

WRESTLING

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— Football cliche — and history — tell us that defense wins championships.

It has certainly been a key part of the New England Patriots’ dynastic success in the Super Bowl over the years. Though head coach Bill Belichick’s team is known for the Tom Brady-led offense, the defense was critical to the title runs in 2001, 2003 and 2004.

Certainly, New England’s last title came in large part thanks to cornerback Malcolm Butler’s gave-saving interception in Super Bowl XLIX. Still, much of the two weeks of hype leading up to Super Bowl LI in Houston will focus on the glamour of the Brady-led No. 3 scoring attack taking on Matt Ryan’s No. 1 Falcons scoring offense.

But, it’s really how New England’s No. 1 scoring defense matches up with Ryan, Julio Jones and the full complement of Atlanta playmakers that could key the Patriots’ drive for a fifth Lombardi Trophy.

Historically, the No. 1 defense has taken on the No. 1 offense five times in the Super Bowl and won four of the battles.

It’s up to coordinator Matt Patricia’s Patriots defense — one that’s played the disrespect card with a chip on its shoulder all season — to figure out a way to stop an offense that cruises into NRG Stadium.

“Obviously with the quarterback position, Matt Ryan, and then Julio Jones and all the skill players that they have, they have tremendous dynamic weapons,” Patricia said as the Patriots began preparations for their biggest challenge of the season. “But Julio Jones is just, to me — we saw him a couple of years ago and studied him.

He’s probably just one of

Atlanta United signs Brad Guzan ATLANTA –— Atlanta United announced on Thursday it has signed goalkeeper Brad Guzan to a multi-year contract via Major League Soccer’s Allocation Process, using Targeted Allocation Money.

Courtesy of the MLS Expansion Priority Draft, Atlanta United held the No. 1 spot in the Allocation Ranking Order and exercised that spot

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) reacts after a play in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. (Photo: James Lang-USA Today Sports)

the most dynamic players in the league. I usually don’t wind up comparing him to other people; I wind up comparing other people to him just because of his skill set and his ability.

The things that he does for them and what he can do is he does a great job of moving around into different positions.

“Coach (Kyle) Shanahan puts him in different spots. He’ll try to get him working different positions to get a matchup that he likes, or a particular formation that gives the defense problems, and then they’ll really use him in a variety of ways. He can run underneath routes, he has great speed, he has great hands, he has great body control, and he’s very, very strong.”

Jones had nine catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns in the NFC title game. During the regular season he piled up 83 catches for 1,409 yards and six touchdowns despite missing two-plus games to a toe injury.

“A bigger corner, smaller corner, whatever it is, he can push on the (defensive backs), lean and be able to play physical at the line of scrimmage, plus physical downfield with them, and still come up with the ball,” Patricia continued.

“He does a great job of tracking the ball in the air,

can go up and high-point it and get it. He’s got great hands and like I said, does a great job after the catch.

Just his ability to get the ball, get vertical into the defense towards the end zone, stiff-arm a defender, break a tackle, run away from guys, it’s just he’s such a dynamic player in that aspect that he can give you a lot of problems.”

Jones is far from the only weapon for Ryan to turn to. Running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman aren’t just threats on the ground, but the duo combined for more than 80 receptions.

“With this offense, what they’ve been able to do, with as much attention that goes into the passing game, rightfully so, it’s allowed them to run the ball extremely well,” Patricia said of Freeman and Coleman.

“They do a great job up front blocking. Alex Mack is in the middle there and he kind of controls everything. They do a great job of kind of identifying the fronts and getting the ball run through, I’ll call it the space of the defense, and both of these backs have an explosive ability to see the scene, get downhill quickly, get into the defense quickly. They run with good pad level, good body control, very good short-

space quickness, and then some long speed too or speed you’d be able to get outside if you don’t have the edge of the defense in a good force position.”

Both backs averaged well over four yards per carry while also contributing to the passing game. In addition to his 1,079 yards rushing, Freeman added 54 catches and scored 13 total touchdowns while Coleman averaged an astonishing 13.6 yards per catch on his 31 receptions.

He added 11 combined touchdowns.

“It’s a one-two punch.

They both have some good power. There are some slight differences between the two and some quickness and some short space stuff,” Patricia added.

“They read the blocking scheme very well. Atlanta does a great job of just kind of running their runs. They practice the particular running style, the stretch game that they run. They do a good job of creating separation of the defense both horizontally and vertically, so as those backs take those angles and really get the defense to run kind of in a sideways manner, they open up those holes where these guys, they stick that foot in the ground and they just come downhill and they hit that thing at 100 miles per hour.

“That’s very difficult to defend, especially if the front may be a little bit light, depending on what you’ve got to put on the coverage aspect of it to handle the passing game.”

History says Patricia and his No. 1 defense may be in good position heading into the Super Bowl challenge of Ryan and the No. 1 scoring Falcons. But it won’t be easy.

Of course it won’t hurt to have Brady and Co. putting up points against Atlanta’s suspect defense come Super Bowl Sunday.

FLOWERY BRANCH — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan studied New England quarterback Tom Brady when he was a student at Boston College.

Now, playing in his first Super Bowl, he is set to face Brady, the 39-year-old quarterback, who will play in the big game for the seventh time.

“Tom’s had an unbelievable year, played extremely well and extremely efficient,” Ryan said. “A lot of touchdowns, very few turnovers. He’s just been playing really good football. He’s been that way for a long time. He’s been consistent throughout his career. He’s such a great player, such a great competitor.”

Ryan and Brady have a relationship.

“He’s been a friend for a long time; I’ve gotten to know him since I’ve been in the league, and certainly he’s a good person and a good guy to talk to,” Ryan said.

They have stayed in touch over the years.

“For sure, back and forth during the season, letting him know he’s doing a good job,” Ryan said. “I see the highlights, and I think it’s the same for him.

That’s the fraternity at the quarterback position.

You get to know guys playing against them … and he’s one of the good guys, and a really good person.”

Ryan is in his ninth

season and hopes he can play until he’s 39.

“I hope so” Ryan said.

“I think he’s kind of set the bar for longevity, playing well at a high level for a really long time. I know that he’s incredibly dedicated on and off the field in terms of taking care of himself, and training all year round.

“He’s kind of shown the way how to do that, how to take care of yourself and how to approach this the right way so you can play the right way and play at a high level for a long time.”

Ryan is ready to do battle with his friend.

There’s plenty of preSuper Bowl chatter about the two offenses and the game turning into an high-scoring affair.

“I think there’s two pretty good defenses, too,” Ryan said. “I think the Patriots lead the league in points allowed so their defense is really, really good. When we’ve watched them, they’ve done a good job of keeping people out of the end zone, keeping people from scoring points.”

Ryan was quick to point out that the Falcons’ young defense is improving.

“But our defense is playing really well now, too,” Ryan said. “We went against a great offense last week and stepped up, and played really well. Our unit is a defense that has gotten better throughout the year and is playing their best right now.”

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. (Photo: James Lang-USA Today Sports)

IN BRIEF to acquire Guzan, who was designated under the league’s 2017 Allocation Ranking List. Guzan, currently contracted with Middlesbrough of the English Premier League, will be added to the club’s roster upon the opening of the Secondary Transfer Window (July 10), pending receipt of his ITC. “Brad is a proven Premier League and international goalkeeper and we’re delighted that he’s joining our club,” Atlanta United President Darren

Eales said. “Once we made the decision to select the top pick in the allocation process, we were keen on acquiring him. We look forward to having him become an integral part of our team.”

Guzan, 32, joins Atlanta United after spending the last nine years playing in the English Premier League for Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. He began his career in MLS with Chivas USA after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft.

Internationally, Guzan He been capped for the United States Men’s National Team 53 times, making his debut Feb. 19, 2006 against Guatemala. He was a part of the USMNT squad for each of the 2010 and 2014 World Cups and 2016 Copa America Centenario, where he served as the starting goalkeeper.

Braves claim OF Adam Walker ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves today claimed

outfielder Adam Walker off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Walker will replace Tuffy Gosewich on the 40-man roster after Seattle claimed the catcher off waivers.

Atlanta’s 40-man roster is at 39 players. Walker, 25, spent last season with Minnesota’s Triple-A affiliate at Rochester, where he hit .243 (116-for-478) with 27 home runs and 75 RBIs in 132 games. His 27 home runs ranked second in the International League while his .479 slugging

percentage was sixth.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pound native of Milwaukee, Wis., has hit at least 20 home runs in each of his four full minor league seasons, including a personal-best 31 in 2015 while with Double-A Chattanooga.

Originally drafted out of Jacksonville University

by Minnesota in the third round of the 2012 FirstYear Player Draft, Walker has hit 124 minor league home runs, while batting .251 (559-for-2,225) in 584 games.

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Grizzlies

•From Page 1B Grizzlies and will also see time on the mound.

Uherek went 9-3 in 2016, striking out 76 batters in 77.1 innings. Both Uherek and Bradley share GGC’s single-game strikeouts record (12).

Much of the roster is made up of metro-area natives.

“I think that’s one of the reasons we win a lot, because they feel comfortable being in an environment they’re used to,” Stromdahl said.

Shiloh grad Myles Smith is one of the new additions expected to be in the mix on the mound and offensively.

“Defensively we are above average and pitching has to be proven,”

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Stromdahl said. “We have 10 guys who are very strong, and we have four or five guys who have yet to prove their worth — but it’s just because they

Wrestling

“Most of the preparation is the same,” said Jannett, whose Tigers will go for their sixth straight area traditional championship when they compete at the Area 8-AAAAAAA meet at Grayson. “But individually, each kid has their own strengths. And the better they do, the better the team does, and the better they set themselves up for (next week’s state) sectionals.”

Archer has come to expect taking a large contingent to their respective sectional meets and later to the state meet, and Jannett believes this season will be no different.

But with most areas having fewer teams following last year’s reclassification and realignment by the Georgia High School Association, he says the area meets could have a different feel.

“We expect to get all (14 weight class wrestlers) through (to sectionals),” Jannett said. “We have a couple who might be on the fringe, but we feel like we can get everyone through, especially with only six (teams) in our area. Our 106 (-pound weight class) has only three kids in it. With seven classifications now, there

•From Page 1B trying to get back into football his freshman year at Parkview, he discovered wrestling, which turned out to be just the opportunity he was looking for.

“I kind of stumbled upon it,” Song said. “I tried out for football my freshman year. I could’ve done it as a sport, but the coaches didn’t know how to help me during practice.

They said, ‘Why don’t you try a different sport?’

I heard about the wrestling program, and I was pretty skeptical. I was like, ‘I’m blind, so they’re probably not going to let me.’

“So, I talked to (former Parkview wrestling) Coach (Josh) Porter, and he was like, ‘You know, you’re going to have to work your butt off to prove to me that you can actually wrestle.’ He helped me with things to see if he could coach me. So I basically passed whatever his little test was.”

True, Song convinced Porter he could work with him, but it would be a long, ardous process for him to experience any success.

After all, in addition to being blind, he had never wrestled before, and had to learn the sport in order to show any semblance of competitiveness on the mat.

Accomplishing that goal wouldn’t have been possible without the help of his coaches, as well as his teammates, especially ex-

are some teams in each area who don’t have full rosters. We just need to take advantage of such situations if they arise and put kids in.”

The Tigers aren’t the only Gwinnett team expected to do well at area meets this week.

Buford, which won the Class AAAAA state duals earlier this month, figures to be among the favorites when it hosts the Area 8-AAAAA meet this weekend.

Meanwhile, Brookwood is coming into the Area 7-AAAAAAA meet at Meadowcreek with plenty of momentum coming off a championship at the North Metro Invitational it hosted last weekend, while Mountain View, which finished fourth at the Class AAAAAAA state duals, hopes to duplicate its Area 6-AAAAAAA duals title by taking the crown at the traditional tournament at North Gwinnett.

Lanier will host the Area 8-AAAAAA meet after winning area duals earlier this month.

Other area meets involving Gwinnett teams include Greater Atlanta Christian at the Area 4-AAA meet at Social Circle and Wesleyan at the Area 4-A tournament at Commerce.

haven’t played here before.

“The most unproven is the pitching staff. It’s really a matter of how those pitchers on the back end develop, because they’re

young. If they don’t develop quickly, we’re going to lose a lot more games than we have before. But we’re never going to be 57-6. Ever.”

Newcomer Jean Figueroa will have an immediate impact on the Grizzlies’ offensive attack. The University of West Florida transfer was an All-Gulf South Conference second-team selection in 2016 who hit .307 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs in 51 games.

Juniors Brady Hamilton and Marcus McCorkle will also see significant play time for the Grizzlies in their pursuit of a potential third A.I.I. title in four seasons and another trip to the NAIA national tournament.

“Offensively we have a very good understanding of what we want to accomplish and how the game is played,” Stromdahl said. “We have some good pieces to be able

to put different lineups versus different pitchers and ballparks. We’re very much three-dimensional in terms of offense. And we play in a great ballpark, conducive to scoring runs. We have some team speed. We’re going to try to steal some bases and hit some doubles after that.”

The Grizzlies start on the road but play a staggering 40 of their 56 games at home. Part of the reason for that is location — Atlanta is convenient for many northern teams — and being in an independent conference.

“A lot of unknowns going into this season, but I’m really looking forward to being able to coach them,” Stromdahl said.

Stancil

•From Page 1B but I always said it has to be something better than what I have right now. I think the Peachtree Ridge head coach is better than what I have right now. Of all the jobs open, that’s the only one I went after.”

Stancil was a recordbreaking quarterback and baseball player at Colquitt County, earning all-state honors twice in both sports.

He opted to play college football at Jacksonville State, where he threw for 5,182 career yards and had 6,276 yards of total offense.

He coached at Morrow, Northside-Warner Robins and Lithonia early in his career before finding a home at Norcross the past 11 years.

He was hired at Norcross as wide receivers coach and later moved up to quarterbacks coach, in addition to spearheading the process, along with head coach Keith Maloof and assistant Bilal Raqib, of finding Blue Devil players spots to play college football. Norcross won two state football titles with Stancil as an assistant.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for Reggie,” said Maloof, whose team has a spring scrimmage scheduled with Peachtree Ridge. “He’s been loyal to Norcross the

last 11 years and passed up plenty of opportunities to stay here and help us. He’s done outstanding things over the years. I’m proud for him. I think Peachtree Ridge is getting a great football coach. He will be really missed by our Norcross family.”

Peachtree Ridge reached the playoffs five times in Fleetwood’s six seasons as head coach, including in 2016, when the Lions rebounded from a 2-5 start to go 6-6 and make the second round of the playoffs. Fleetwood replaced Bill Ballard, who coached the program for four seasons.

“Peachtree Ridge is excited to welcome Coach Stancil aboard,” Peachtree Ridge athletic and activities director Ryan Lesniak said. “We know he is a great football coach, a tireless worker and an unbelievable relationship builder. Additionally, he has deep-rooted connections with college coaches and will work tirelessly for our boys and our community.”

Stancil inherits a program that has been consistently successful, dating back to its 2006 co-state championship. The Lions have made the state playoffs nine of the last 11 seasons. “(Stancil’s) proven

THE STANCIL FILE Name: Reggie Stancil New position: Head football coach at Peachtree Ridge Former position: Assistant coach at Norcross Age: 36 Career record: First head coaching job Education: Graduated from Colquitt County High School; graduated from Jacksonville State University with a degree in health and physical education Background: Has spent the last 11 years at Norcross as a football and baseball coach, winning two state titles in football; initially was wide receivers coach for the Blue Devils, then became quarterbacks coach; became Norcross’ head baseball coach prior to the 2016 season; led his baseball team to the Region 7-AAAAAA title last year and to its first state semifinal appearance since 1963; was a two-time all-state quarterback and two-time all-state baseball player at Colquitt County; was one of the most prolific passers in Jacksonville State history with 5,182 career yards (6,276 yards of total offense); coached at Morrow, Northside-Warner Robins and Morrow prior to being hired at Norcross Family: Wife, Alicia; son, Jamal, 15

dedication to building young men with a focus on character, accountability and team is paramount,” Peachtree Ridge principal Jeff Mathews said. “Coach Stancil is a tremendous addition to our community, and we look forward to his leadership on and off the field.”

The new position will prevent Stancil from coaching Norcross’ baseball team this spring, which was tough news for the coach to break to his players, includ-

ing his son, Jamal, who plays baseball for the Blue Devils. Parkview grad Nick Drescher, who played college baseball at Columbus State, has been appointed interim head baseball coach at Norcross this season. “(Drescher’s) got experience and he’s a Gwinnett County guy who knows the ropes,” Norcross athletic and activities director Kirk Barton said. “We expect things to keep going in the right direction with our baseball program.”

“Honestly, I’ve not worked with a blind wrestler before,” Elakatt said.

“When I first met James, I was adjusting. I’d watched him wrestle last year when I was (an assistant) at Shiloh. He was a very good wrestler at the time.

I’d watch him wrestle his matches, and he knew what he was doing.

“I didn’t struggle as much to convince myself to keep him on the team as trying to figure out how to coach him, at that point. … The main thing I learned is perseverance and patience. He definitely struggled with keeping himself motivated throughout the season and learning, like any other wrestler, ‘Hey, it gets better.’ Try to keep his spirits up. He definitely struggled with keeping motivated when he was losing at the beginning of the season.”

Song has done a lot more winning as the season has progressed.

As he and the Panthers prepare to head into the Area 7-AAAAAAA traditional tournament this weekend at Meadowcreek, Song has improved his season record to 15-16 while alternating wrestling at the 160-, 170- and 182-pound weight classes.

His immediate goal is to try to place high enough to qualify for the Class AAAAAAA state sectional meet the following weekend, and perhaps to even make it to the state meet.

Elakatt believes he is

capable of reaching those goals, as well as any other, if he continues to show the determination that has gotten him this far.

“It’s up to him,” Elakatt said. “If he decides he can only get so far, he’ll only get so far. But he has a vast amount of potential.

If you watch him wrestle, watch him interact with his peers, watch him walk around Parkview, he’s mapped out the school.

He very rarely uses his cane to walk around the school.

“We try to tell him to use (the cane) because people do move things around. But his independence in general is way beyond what you normally see. … He’s a great kid, and the future is bright for him if he takes hold of it.”

If that future includes continuing his competitive career in college or to go into coaching, both of which Song has expressed an interest in, Elakatt is no less certain Song can succeed.

He already has a strong influence on the younger members of the Panthers’ team.

“He’s definitely a role model for our younger kids, especially our ninthgrade group,” Elakatt said.

“They look up to him a lot, seeing how hard he works at practice and his commitment to the team.

It definitely shows our kids that wrestling is a sport where you need to have a commitment for it to be worthwhile.”

Song perienced upperclassmen like Malachi Burgess.

“The first year was a nightmare,” Song said.

“I ended up coming into the wrestling room and nobody knew I was blind.

Since I was blind, I wasn’t used to the environment and I didn’t know where I was going. So, I actually had a friend come and look after me. I told (then) Coach (David) Nichols I was blind, and he was like, ‘Yeah, you can do the sport.’ Basically, I was just listening to what he was saying, following the drill, but I didn’t know how to do the simple drills because I couldn’t see it.

“So (Burgess) came up to me and said, … ‘Dude, let me help you out.’ The first four months, me and him had been training (together). … We’d sneak into the wrestling room in the morning and after school because he was trying to get me better, and it was the middle of the season and I hadn’t won any of my matches. It was probably about 0-20, and I was losing faith.”

True, Song’s progress was slow.

Though there are rules designed by national amateur wrestling governing bodies to level the proverbial playing field for wrestlers who are blind or have partial vision impairment, his learning the nuances for those rules, and the sport in general, was definitely a process.

He finally collected his first win during a junior varsity tournament at

Dacula in his sophomore season, and would go on to win five more matches that season, and five more his junior season, his first on the varsity team.

And he slowly began to adjust and learn more about wrestling — and, in some cases, actually use his disability as a strength against any opponent who underestimated him.

“I can see shadow and light, but not during a match,” Song said. “I usually don’t use my vision because, my reaction time is really slow. So, (he and his opponent) basically start out in contact … palm-to-palm. If we lose contact, we start back up (in) neutral (position) and basically start over.

“Most people have never wrestled a blind person, and they never knew until they step up on the mat, and it’s like, ‘What do we do?’ Most people are like, ‘He’s blind. He can’t wrestle, so we’ll take it easy.’ I’ll use that to my advantage.”

There are still pitfalls he has to deal with.

While he listens intently for instructions from his coaches during matches, it can sometimes become difficult to pick out their voices — including those of opposing coaches yelling instructions to their wrestlers — among many others during very noisy meets.

“I think that’s what screwed me up the most,” Song said. “I was (wrestling) a Brookwood kid and I hit my usual move,

which is a fireman’s carry.

For some reason, I got him halfway into the move, and from the back, I hear, ‘Go over the head.’ You’re never supposed to do that, or he’ll throw you onto your back.”

But while his learning curve to wrestling has sped up considerably and he’s made many other adjustments, leading to more and more wins, there was still one more thing he had to adapt to for his senior season.

When Matthew Elakatt succeeded Josh Rider as Parkview’s wrestling coach last summer, it was the third different head coach he’s had to work with throughout his high school career, a prospect that, along with other factors, had Song contemplating transferring to a specialty school for the blind in his native Kentucky.

Those plans fell through, and he quickly became comfortable with Elakatt once he came back to Parkview after a few weeks at another high school in Kentucky.

“Coach Elakatt? Oh, God. I was training for national qualifiers for Super 32 and I was over (weight) by a couple of pounds. He was like, ‘You know, you’ve got to cut it.’ So he stayed with me after school and tryed to get me cut weight,” Song said. “He actually ran with me. He didn’t have to, but he did.”

For Elakatt, working with Song was perhaps an even bigger adjustment.

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Getting to Know… Brett Godwin PT: What were the biggest challenges for you as a first-year coach?

BG: I think just grasping the organizational side of everything. Being able to make those in-game adjustments and learning from those experiences as they happened. I think just the organization of running a program was something that I didn’t have experience with, but I’ve grown a lot with that. I’ve learned a great deal from last year to Lambert High School graduate Brett Godwin is in his this year, now, being able to second season as the Mill Creek boys soccer head do that. I think that’s somecoach. (Staff Photo: Paul Thomas) thing that I’ve really been exposed to and it’s given me High School, so I’ve been much exclusively. a whole new appreciation around the area for my PT: How do you think for not just being a coach entire life, so I’m really that shapes you as a coach, now, but all the coaches that familiar with this area. being a defensive guy?

I had growing up, too.

BG: I definitely like the PT: So what’s it like structure and organization PT: Were you always a to be back here now as a of the team, to make sure soccer guy or did you play coach in an area not too that my teams are kind of other sports too? recently you were a player very organized defensively.

BG: Always a soccer in?

But definitely it comes out guy. I played other sports BG: It’s pretty exciting. in my style. I like very com- when I was younger, but It’s pretty surreal, honestly. municative players, playsoccer has always been my It’s really cool to be playing ers who talk a lot, are very thing and that’s always been against some of the coaches smart and read the game what I loved.

I either played for or played well. I think that is somePT: When did you deagainst growing up. We thing I look for in a player, PT: What teams do you cide coaching was going to actually get to play Lambert since that’s something I follow? be the path for you?

High School in our scrimtried to do a lot when I was BG: Big Manchester BG: I knew pretty early mage in two weeks, which playing.

United fan. I’m a big Atlanon that I wanted to do it. I is going to be really exciting ta United fan now as well. probably knew, especially for me obviously, since I PT: How did you end up Really excited about them in high school, that it was played there. It’s really exat Presbyterian? being in the area. I’m really something I really wanted to citing to be able to compete BG: It was a school that excited to see how that kind look into. It was something against a lot of the people I I was pretty interested in of affects everything in the that I had done since I was grew up playing against on through the whole recruiting soccer scene.

15 or 16, so I had always the coaching side of things process. It was always my known I wanted to coach now. It’s exciting, I like it.

No. 1 school that I wanted PT: How much have when I was done playing, so to go to. It’s a small school you seen the soccer scene I’ve been looking into it for PT: What position did that was pretty close to grow in the area? awhile. you play? home, and it was something BG: It’s been pretty amazing, especially to BG: I was defender. I that intrigued me as a new PT: Where did you watch how big the club side was center-back growing D-I program. It was somegrow up? up. I played that my whole thing that always stood out has grown. Atlanta has alBG: I’m from here. I ac- life, basically through high to me as a unique opportuways been extremely strong tually grew up in Suwanee. school and college, so that for soccer and I think it’s nity and a challenge that I I graduated from Lambert starting to get more recogniwas what I played pretty wanted to be a part of.

Brett Godwin is entering his second season as the Mill Creek boy’s soccer head coach. The Suwanee native also coaches with Atlanta Fire United’s youth academy.

He talks about his college career, how he got into coaching, what his biggest challenges were as a firstyear coach and more with staff writer Paul Thomas in this week’s edition of “Getting to Know…”

PT: How’d you end up with the job here at Mill Creek?

BG: This is my second year at Mill Creek. I graduated from Presbyterian College in 2015. I actually got a call from (Mill Creek girls coach) Vince Hayes, who recommended I should apply for the position and I was very fortunate to end up here. Very happy here, very lucky to be here. I knew I wanted to coach, this is a great opportunity for me at a school like this. I’ve been very excited since I’ve been here.

tion now, especially with the MLS coming here. I think it’s kind of an underrated state for soccer. There’s been a lot of great players that have come from the state, especially from this area. I think this is definitely one of the strongest areas in the country as far as soccer is concerned on the youth side.

that come back. It’s probably easier, honestly, to remember the games that you came up on the short end of. I can always, always remember the last game of my senior year (of high school), which we lost in the playoffs. It was hard to go out like that, but it’s something that always sticks. There’s a lot of great memories. I think it’s PT: What do you like to something that attracted me to high school coaching, do outside of soccer? was the great memories I BG: I’m a pretty laidback guy, honestly. I like to have growing up with guys relax, I like to enjoy movies, that I went to school with and being able to share hang out with my family, those experiences with. I hang out with my friends and my girlfriend, just kind think it’s definitely what of enjoy my free time when attracted met to the high school game again, because I have it. I just like to be it’s something that I think very laid-back. I enjoy being active as much as I can. everyone that gets to expePT: What kind of mov- rience it is very lucky, and it’s a great honor to do that. ies do you like?

BG: Any kind of movie PT: Do you do any club honestly. I’m big into those stuff too?

Marvel movies, obviously.

BG: I do. I coach club at That’s something I enjoy Atlanta Fire United. I work watching. I enjoy any kind in the youth academy, so of movie. Obviously just I really enjoy it. It’s a nice Netflix, anything like that, change of pace from workthe new thing that’s out. ing with the high school Anything to keep us ockids to getting to work with cupied is something that younger kids. It’s really intrigues me. exciting, because they’re so excited about the game, PT: Do you teach at they get better so much Mill Creek as well?

BG: Yes. I teach a couple faster, it’s really cool to watch. different business classes.

PT: It also keeps you in I teach a banking class, so soccer year-round.

I’m pretty spread out as BG: It does. It keeps far as the teaching side of things goes. It’s what I ma- me year-round, but it also makes me a more welljored in in college, so it’s something I’ve always been rounded coach because I get to experience coaching interested in. little kids and then high school kids as well. So PT: Is there one game it gives me a lot of good that was the highlight of experiences to play off, so I your playing career?

BG: That’s tough. There think it makes me better as a coach in the long run. are a lot of great games

Gladiators fall to Greenville in OT after leading in third

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DULUTH — Atlanta Gladiators head coach Andy Brandt was keeping his eyes, and the eyes of his players, squarely on the road ahead after a 3-2 overtime loss to Greenville on Thursday.

The Gladiators led with 7:05 left in regulation but couldn’t hold the Swamp Rabbits at bay in the first of back-to-back games at Infinite Energy Arena.

Atlanta (16-18-6-1, 39 points) is chasing Greenville (22-16-3-1, 48 points) for a playoff spot and lost just a little more ground.

“If you want to look back, there are points we gave away earlier in the season,” Brandt said. “The Orlando game we lost 8-7

Atlanta Gladiators forward Tyler Murovich drives around Greenville’s fallen Ahti Oksanen during Thursday’s game at Infinite Energy Arena. (Photo: Taylor Trebotte)

at home. We gave up two leads in Tulsa earlier in the season. If we want to put a microscope on games, there are plenty of games we could do that with, but we don’t have time for that.

“We have to focus on what’s next. That’s com-

ing out with a lot of plays similar to what we made tonight. We just have to tighten up in areas such as our line-rush against. This group is continuing to look forward. If we dwell on negative plays or games we gave away, it’s not going to do any good for us. At this

lead away from the Swamp Rabbits with 0.3 seconds left in the first period.

Greenville’s Michael Joly smacked his own rebound out of mid air 6:13 into the game, but the Gladiators tied it on a short-handed goal and then jumped in front 2-1 just before the horn sounded for intermission.

Killing a penalty for too many men, Connor Gaarder drilled a shot from the faceoff circle past goalie Jeff Malcolm and evened the score at 13:47 — just 16 seconds into the infraction.

Buzzing around Malcolm again in the final minute of the first period, Eric Neiley pounced on a rebound. Josh’s Atkinson’s initial shot from outside clanged off Malcolm’s mask and Neiley potted his

team-leading 19th goal of the season.

“There’s a lot to build off of tonight,” Brandt said.

Tyler Murovich, in a sterling two-way effort, assisted on both goals and then cleared a couple crucial rebounding pucks in the scoreless second.

Just-returned forward A.J. White was sprung on a pair of breakaways, including one with barely a minute left in the period, but Malcolm stonewalled the rookie to keep it 2-1.

Atlanta weathered a strong push from the Swamp Rabbits early in the third, but Joe Houk tied it with 7:05 left in regulation. Goalie Matt Ginn got most of the initial shot and the puck sat between his skate and the post. Houk swept in and poked it home.

ways. Guess what, this was good for us.”

Buford figures to get another stern test when another Class A girls power and longtime Gwinnett rival, Wesleyan, comes to the Buford Arena for a non-region game Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Mustangs on the mend Meadowcreek’s boys (139) have made major progress by nearly doubling their win total from last season’s 7-20 campaign, and they’ve had to do it short-handed for much of the season.

With the Region 7-AAAAAAA tournament set to commence in less than two weeks at Brookwood, however, that situation is starting to change.

The Mustangs got one piece of good news with the return to the lineup of 6-8 junior post Amari Kelly after missing nearly three weeks with an ankle injury suffered during a tournament over the holidays in a 71-56 win over Central Gwinnett last Saturday.

And even more help should be on the way soon, with starting wing Jamir Chaplin expected to return in

time for the region tournament.

The 6-4 sophomore had been the team’s leading scorer at 14.5 points per game, and was second on the team with 2.8 steals per game when he went down with a high ankle sprain in Meadowcreek’s fourth game of the season — a loss to Miller Grove in a Thanksgiving tournament.

“It’s good to have Amari back,” coach Curtis Gilleylen said. “It helps tremendously with our rotation and rebounding and shot blocking. Jamir should be back in about two weeks. We should get him back about the right time. He’s an explosive player, and we don’t want to go out there until we’re sure he can be explosive. We didn’t want to risk bringing him back too soon” The Mustangs will still have to play without another starter, senior Justin Kong, who is out indefinitely with yet another ankle injury during a stretch drive that includes games with region front-runners Norcross and Berkmar, plus a return game with Central.

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Indeed, Mancillas, who has been a starter the past two seasons, has been perhaps Mill Creek’s most valuable player this season, leading the team in scoring (12.3 ppg), rebounding (5.7 rpg), assists (2.7 apg), steals (2.2 spg) and 3-point field goal percentage (45.2 percent).

Mill Creek will honor him for his streak during senior night ceremonies when the Hawks play host to Peachtree Ridge on Tuesday.

Buford girls, boys relish late-season tests Tuesday’s Region 8-AAAAA home doubleheader sweep of Flowery Branch by Buford’s boys and girls varsity teams proved to be a rare challenge for both.

While the Buford boys (19-2, 9-0) eventually pulled away late in the fourth quarter to win 74-61 behind Alex Jones’ career-high 37 points, the game was far closer than thescore indicated, as the Wolves led by just three points with as little as three minutes remaining.

point all we can do is learn and look forward to coming back with a good effort (Friday) night.”

The teams meet again tonight at 7:35 p.m.

Tommy Thompson gave Greenville the win with 10.9 seconds left in the 3-on-3 overtime. He was alone on top of the crease for his 13th goal of the season.

“We made a mistake on a line rush in the third period that cost us,” Brandt said. “We had a chance to put that game away in the second period with two or three breakaways. We didn’t. Give their goaltender a lot of credit. He kept them in the game. They were able to scratch and claw, and get back into it in the third period.”

After ceding the first goal, Atlanta wrested the

FANS CHOICE WINTER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Who: Jonathan Yang School: Peachtree Ridge Sport: Swimming Class: Senior Highlights: Won the 100 breaststroke, setting Gwinnett’s all-time record in the event, at the Gwinnett County Swimming and Diving Championships Coach Jeremy Laird’s take: “JonaJonathan than is a strong student-athlete who Yang excels in and out of the water. Jonathan is a senior this season and is a huge help with being a mentor to the younger, newer athletes to the team.

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It was a test coach Eddie Martin said his team, which has had only nine of its 21 games decided by single-digits this season, needed as the region and state tournaments loom in the next few weeks.

“You can’t practice that,” Martin said about being tested down the stretch of a big game like Tuesday’s.

“In practice, you can say, ‘All right, we’re up two’ or ‘We’re down two with two minutes left.’ But it’s practice. In games, that’s when it sticks in the back of (the players’) heads. So yeah, this is just beneficial.”

Buford’s girls (19-1, 9-0) have had even fewer tough tests over the course of the

season.

Tuesday’s 51-46 win over Flowery Branch was just the Wolves’ third win by fewer than 12 points — with one of the other two also coming against Flowery Branch on the road Dec. 16 — and their average margin of victory this season has been a whopping 31.7 points.

The five-point win, the closest of the season, was boosted by eight fourthquarter points from Tory Ozment, and it was the latest in a string of fairly close games in recent weeks, including a 49-43 win over Class AAAAAA Harrison on Jan. 14, followed by the Wolves’ only loss of the season, a 5345 setback to Class A power St. Francis on Jan. 20.

And like Martin, girls coach Gene Durden says the close games are exactly what his team needs at this stage of the season.

“We had the same thing with St. Francis the other night,” Durden said. “We pressed them a little early, then we had to go back to a half-court game and play with them. Our team has to be able to play different

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CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Peachtree Corners is seeking a qualified contractor for the construction of a pedestrian crosswalk, median island, and rectangular-rapid flashing beacon assembly on Peachtree Corners Circle near the intersections with Eastman Trail and High Shoals Drive. As a first step in this process, the City is issuing an Invitation to Bid to identify qualified firms.

Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: The City of Peachtree Corners 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Attn: Brandon Branham, Finance Director/Clerk of Court Bidders shall provide one (1) original and three (3) copies of the Bid. Bids must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. February 17, 2017. Any and all Bids received without the criteria outlined in the official bid document will be returned to the Bidder. Any Bids received after the aforementioned deadline will be marked late and will not be opened. No extension of the bidding time will be made. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:30 a.m. on February 17, 2017 in the Training Room of the Peachtree Corners City Hall.

Interested parties may obtain a set of project plans, and specifications, and bid documents from the office of LDI Norcross, upon payment.

LDI Norcross 3030 Business Park Drive, Suite A Norcross, GA 30071 Phone 770-263-1010 Email: norcross@ldireproprinting.com Bid documents can also be obtained from the City’s website: www.peachtreecornersga.gov/businesses/ doing-business-with-thecity/rfp-bidding Requests for Information (RFI) and other general questions regarding this announcement, the plan set, specifications, or the bid document shall be made in writing to Steve Bitney at POND via email, bitneys@ pondco.com, no later than 4:00 p.m., February 3rd, 2017. Questions via phone calls will not be accepted.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any of the bids.

Each qualification bid shall be submitted only on the prescribed forms included with the Bid Document.

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JUVENILE COURT IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: I.R., D.R., C.R., and H.G. , Minor child Docket No. 15-01523-1, 1501522-1 15-01521-1, 15-01520-1 GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, acting by and through the Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services Petitioner, NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO: DAISY GREEN, aka DAISY DENISE RICHARDSON GREEN , NATURAL MOTHER OF ABOVE-NAMED CHILDREN , AND RODERICK GREEN, LEGAL FATHER OF D.R., CR., AND H.G., AND ROBERT VAUGHN, PUTATIVE FATHER AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN, UNNAMED, LEGAL AND/OR BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF I.R. Minor Child.

You are hereby notified that PETITION FOR DEPENDENCY, and PETITION FOR NONREUNIFICATION, has been filed by Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services, the present temporary custodians of above-named children. You may obtain a copy of the petition from the clerk of this court at 115 Stone Mountain Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, during regular business hours, or a copy will be mailed to you at your request.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 1511-203, petitioner has moved the court to suspend reunification services between you and your children. These documents contain the following: (1) The purpose for which your child was placed in foster care, including a statement of the reasons why the child cannot be adequately protected at home and the harm which may occur if the child remains in the home and a description of the services offered and the services provided to prevent removal of the child from the home; and (2) A clear statement describing all of the reasons supporting a finding that reasonable efforts to reunify the child with the child’s family will be detrimental to the child; and that reunification services therefore need not be provided, including specific findings as to whether any of the grounds for terminating parental rights exist, as set forth in subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. 15-11-310 or 151

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At the hearing held for the purpose of reviewing the determination by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources that the reunification plan is not appropriate, the representative of the Division of Family and Children Services shall notify the Court whether and when it intends to proceed with termination of parental rights at that time. If the Division of Family and Children Services indicates that it does not intend to petition for the termination of parental rights, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem and charge such guardian with the duty of determining whether termination proceedings should be commenced.

When reviewing the determination by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources that a reunification plan is not appropriate, the court shall determine by the clear and convincing evidence whether reasonable efforts to reunify the child and their family will be detrimental to the child and that reunification services, therefore, should not be provided or should be terminated.

There shall be a presumption that by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) The parents have unjustifiably failed to comply with a previously ordered plan designed to reunite the family; (2) A child has been removed from the home on at least two previous occasions and reunification services were made available on these occasions; or (3) Any of the grounds for terminating parental rights exist, as set forth in subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. 15-11310 or 15-11-203.

You are further notified that a hearing on petitioners recommendation will be held before this court on APRIL 4, 2017 at 8:30 A.M., You are required to appear and answer the allegations of the petition at said hearing.

Findings of fact and orders of disposition will become final at the hearing.

You have the right to be represented by legal counsel.

If you are unable to employ legal counsel without undue financial hardship, the court will appoint counsel to represent you. If you desire to have an attorney appointed for you, you should advise the court of such need prior to the hearing.

Witness the Honorable JUDGE ROBERT RODATUS Judge of said court, this the 17TH day of JANUARY, 2017 .

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reunite the family; (2) A child has been removed from the home on at least two previous occasions and reunification services were made available on these occasions; or (3) Any of the grounds for terminating parental rights exist, as set forth in subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. 15-11310 or 15-11-203.

You are further notified that a hearing on petitioners recommendation will be held before this court on MARCH 28, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. You are required to appear and answer the allegations of the petition at said hearing.

Findings of fact and orders of disposition will become final at the hearing.

You have the right to be represented by legal counsel.

If you are unable to employ legal counsel without undue financial hardship, the court will appoint counsel to represent you. If you desire to have an attorney appointed for you, you should advise the court of such need prior to the hearing.

Witness the Honorable JUDGE ROBERT WALLER Judge of said court, this the 18TH day of JANUARY, 2017 .

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under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the public hearings, please call 404-679-3158 no later than Wednesday, January 25, 2017. For any additional information, please contact the Georgia DCA Housing Assistance Division at (404) 679-3158 or toll free 1-888858-6085. TDD phone users may call (404) 679-4915 or (800) 736-1155.

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2017 at 4:30 p.m. Any person desiring to run for these offices shall qualify in the office of the City Clerk by filing a Notice of Candidacy. The qualifying fee for a council seat is $120.00 (one hundred twenty dollars). This notice is given pursuant to O.C.G.A. ß 21-2-131.

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: A.M., , Minor child Docket No. 16-00398-3 GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, acting by and through the Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services Petitioner, NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO: ANTONIO MILLER, PUTATIVE FATHER AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN, UNNAMED, LEGAL AND/OR BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF A.M., minor child.

You are hereby notified that PETITION FOR DEPENDENCY, and PETITION FOR NONREUNIFICATION, has been filed by Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services, the present temporary custodians of above-named children. You may obtain a copy of the petition from the clerk of this court at 115 Stone Mountain Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, during regular business hours, or a copy will be mailed to you at your request.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 1511-203, petitioner has moved the court to suspend reunification services between you and your children. These documents contain the following: (1) The purpose for which your child was placed in foster care, including a statement of the reasons why the child cannot be adequately protected at home and the harm which may occur if the child remains in the home and a description of the services offered and the services provided to prevent removal of the child from the home; and (2) A clear statement describing all of the reasons supporting a finding that reasonable efforts to reunify the child with the child’s family will be detrimental to the child; and that reunification services therefore need not be provided, including specific findings as to whether any of the grounds for terminating parental rights exist, as set forth in subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. 15-11-310 or 1511-202.

At the hearing held for the purpose of reviewing the determination by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources that the reunification plan is not appropriate, the representative of the Division of Family and Children Services shall notify the Court whether and when it intends to proceed with termination of parental rights at that time. If the Division of Family and Children Services indicates that it does not intend to petition for the termination of parental rights, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem and charge such guardian with the duty of determining whether termination proceedings should be commenced.

When reviewing the determination by the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Resources that a reunification plan is not appropriate, the court shall determine by the clear and convincing evidence whether reasonable efforts to reunify the child and their family will be detrimental to the child and that reunification services, therefore, should not be provided or should be terminated.

There shall be a presumption that by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) The parents have unjustifiably failed to comply with a previously ordered plan designed to r

NOTICE OF QUALIFYING FEES FOR CITY OF SUWANEE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Please be advised that pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131 the City of Suwanee hereby establishes the following qualifying fee(s) for its municipal offices to be filled in the upcoming November 7, 2017 General Election: Councilmember (Posts 3, 4 and 5) $270.00 A copy of the ordinance and/or resolution authorizing the qualifying fee(s) is on file for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, Gwinnett County, Georgia, between the hours of 9:00 o’clock a.m. and 5:00 o’clock p.m. Monday through Friday.

ELVIRA ROGERS Election Superintendent of the City of Suwanee 928-467042, 1/26,2/2

NAME CHANGES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION File No: 16-A-12812-1 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In Re the Name Change of: Sunyoung Kelly No Petitioners: Sunyoung Kelly No Notice is hereby given that Sunyoung Kelly No, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, on the 22nd day of December, 2016, Civil Action No 16-A-12812-1 praying for the change of her name from Sunyoung Kelly No to Kelly Sunyoung Roh. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change.

Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.

This 11th day of January, 2017.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, -s- John S. Woo John S. Woo Attorney for Petitioner Georgia Bar No. 518195 JSW & Associates, LLC 5855 Medlock Bridge Pkwy Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30022 678-638-0110 Office 678-638-0115 Fax jwoo@jswlaw.com 916-467164, 1/27,2/2,9,16

PROBATE COURT DISCHARGE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA D. DEVINE, DECEASED NOTICE (FOR DISCHARGE FROM OFFICE AND ALL LIABILITY) ESTATE NO: 15-E-000985 IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative TO ALL THE BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE WILL OF SAID DECEDENT, AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before FEBRUARY 6, 2017.

TO: WILLIAM D’AMICO, III This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this the thirteenth (13th) day after January 19, 2017 (the date of the mailing of this Notice to you by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested); provided, however, that if a return receipt for such Notice is actually received by the Court within such 13 days, the deadline for the filing of any objection shall be ten (10) days from the date of receipt shown on such return receipt.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees.

If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.

CHRISTOPHER A. BALLAR PROBATE JUDGE BY:-s-Bobbie Brown PROBATE CLERK/ DEPUTY CLERK 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 770-822-8350 927-466954, 1/26

PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT IN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA) HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PHA PLAN FOR FY 2017 The Georgia Department of Community Affairs(DCA) will hold the following public hearings to solicit input on the 2017 PHA Annual Plan (http://www.dca.ga.gov/ main/News/public_notices. asp): Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:00pm at DCA-HAD Central Office, 60 Executive Park South, N.E., Suite 178, Atlanta, GA 30329 Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:00pm at DCA-HAD Central Office, 60 Executive Park South, N.E., Suite 178, Atlanta, GA 30329 All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in this process. To arrange an accommodation u

NOTICE The next meeting of the Gwinnett County Board of Health will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM at the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Building, 884 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA. The meeting is open to the public.

928-467359, 1/27 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A.Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

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

The Vehicle was impounded from 25 Saint Aurics Dr Suwannee, Ga on 1/9/17, at the request of the property owner or manager.

1990 Geo Prizm VIN# 1Y1SK5164LZ065609 Tag# No Tag 928-465934, 1/20,27 MCCULLOUGH TOWING 4431 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 1/24/17 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A.Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

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

The Vehicle was impounded from 2705 Mall Of Georgia Blvd, Buford Ga. on 1/18/17 , at the request of the property owner or manager.

Boat VIN# GA6168CZ Tag# 5122BDY Ga 928-467308, 1/27,2/3 ABANDONED VEHICLES: RE: 2012 Utility Trailer VIN 4YMUL0811CG011877 LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above trailer was initially removed from the Snellville Police Department located at 2315 Wisteria Drive in Snellville, Georgia.

It is presently located at 770381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The trailer is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. ----------------------------RE: 2004 Yamaha Motorcycle VIN JYARN13E44A006109 LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above motorcycle was initially removed from 2221 Davis Oak Court, Stone Mountain,GA. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The motorcycle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. 928-466681, 1/27,2/3 PUBLIC NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION FEES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE Notice is hereby given for a municipal election at the Lawrenceville City Hall, 70 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, to elect two (2) members of the City Council. The Council posts for this election are currently occupied by Council Members Robert P. Clark in Post 3 and Keith Roche in Post 4. Candidates must pay to the City a qualifying fee of $216.00 for the office of City Council Member. This notice is given pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131.

928-467279, 1/27 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF QUALIFYING FEES FOR CITY OF SNELLVILLE, GEORGIA GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, to elect three (3) members of Council. Council posts to be voted on are Post 3, Post 4, and Post 5. The qualifying period for candidates opens Monday, August 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. and closes on Friday, August 25,

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS JANUARY 28, 2017– NEWSPAPER LIST TAYLORS EXPRESS TOWING DULUTH, GA 30096 678-584-1778 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Taylors Express Towing, 2785 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA Saturday January 28, 2017 at 3:00PM the following vehicles, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: 1 1987 Mercedes Benz 190D WDBDB28D4HF361950 2 1994 Mazda B4000 4F4CR16X1RTM23489 3 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora 1G3GR62C5S4128583 4 1996 Nissan 200SX 1N4AB42D6TC503689 5 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 1B4GP44R4VB262848 6 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1G3NG52M4V6301633 7 1998 GMC Jimmy 1GKCS13W5W2502470 8 1998 Honda Civic 2HGEJ6679WH555688 9 1998 Ford Explorer 1FMZU34E5WZB00856 10 1998 Acura 3.2 TL JH4UA3641WC006972 11 1999 Ford Expedition 1FMPU18LXXLB69308 12 2000 Chrysler Sebring 3C3EL55H3YT285742 13 2001 Chrysler Town & Country 2C4GP443X1R208982 14 2003 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA56613A027389 15 2003 Dodge Neon 1B3ES56C23D134053 16 2004 Honda Odyssey 5FNRL18934B056142 17 2004 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AB46S44E077393 18 2004 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E54C919266 19 2006 Cadillac DTS 1G6KD57YX6U113335 20 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R JKAEXMF147DA36914 21 2012 Scooter L9NTEACB5C1027972 26 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1G1GZ37H4GR142979 27 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3G5DA03E34S512783 28 1993 Honda Civic JHMEG8557PS004516 29 1998 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K4WU195130 30 2001 Honda Civic 1HGEM22541L064350 31 2002 Hyundai Accent KMHCG35C82U175147 TITLES 22 1992 Toyota Camry 4T1SK11E7NU032698 23 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG5652XA149640 24 2002 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E22Z648928 25 2004 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D84C187985 929-465586, 1/20,27 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 February 15th 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: 27313 1964 Rockbridge Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 879-8632 2/15/2017 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: “A008 harris, danielle” “C005 Elder, Nicole” “C050 Griffin, LaKetta” “C057 Johnson, Marlyn” “D062 Hamilton, Shannon” “E019 Falcher, Kiara” “E026 Allen, Rickey” “E043 Martinez, Leury” “F018 Newby, Ashleigh” “F038 Lazo, Amanda” “F042 Young, Perette” “F047 Johnson, La Tawnya” “F079 Carter, Vion” “F083 EDDINGTON III, CARL LEE” “G026 Hutchinson, Kamaria” All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 27th of January and Feb 3rd 2017

by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928.

929-467375, 1/27,2/3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart [3494 Gwinnett Place Dr.] to satisfy a lien on [February 9th, 2017] at approx. [2:00PM] at www. storagetreasures.com Cube# 1008 Monica J Wallace Cube# 1165 Carolyn Freeman Cube# 2017 Lana Renee Richard Cube# 2053 Doreen R Poitier Cube# 3087 David C Hartley 929-465367, 1/20,27

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON FEBRUARY 04, 2017. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 04 FEBRERO 2017 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www.swsatlanta.com 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1GNFK16Z34J142754 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2GCEC19T631286350 2005 Audi A4 WAUDF68E45A461607 2002 Lincoln Navigator 5LMEU27R92LJ04877 2002 Toyota Sequoia 5TDZT34A92S078196 2005 Ford Mustang 1ZVFT80N955246919 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 WDBJF65JX1B206003 1997 Ford Expedition 1FMEU18W6VLA21915 2007 Ford Fusion 3FAHP08167R197039 2004 Lincoln LS 1LNHM86S14Y679276 2001 Dodge Ram Wagon 2B4JB25Y61K544265 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZT51FX6F168788 2000 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL1862YH537108 2001 Audi A6 WAUED54B91N142335 2004 Infiniti I35 JNKDA31A74T204045 2003 Ford Focus 1FAFP34P43W298476 2010 Nissan Altima 1N4AL2AP4AN401547 2002 Mazda 626 1YVGF22DX25272032 1998 Chevrolet Blazer 1GNCS13W9W2270720 2002 Nissan Altima 1N4BL11D72C265237 1985 Ford F-150 1FTDF15F1FPA17568 2002 Ford Windstar 2FMZA51442BB63928 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4FX58S0RC348654 *** REBUILT *** 2005 Ford Escape 1FMCU941X5KB11154 2008 Dodge Caliber 1B3HB28B58D629452 1992 Lexus LS 400 JT8UF11E7N0121095 *** REBUILT *** 2000 Honda Civic 1HGEJ6674YL058540 *** REBUILT *** 2003 Ford Taurus 1FAFP53223G186626 *** REBUILT SALVAGE *** 1999 Nissan Quest 4N2XN11T7XD833602 1999 Ford Econoline 1FDWE37L7XHA83687 1996 Honda Civic 2HGEJ6674TH539152 1999 Honda Civic 1HGEJ8144XL084398 2001 Ford Focus 1FAFP33P81W312068 2000 Dodge Durango 1B4HR28YXYF280742 1988 Ford Mustang 1FABP40A9JF183083 2006 Dodge Durango 1D4HB48216F165297 1997 Lexus ES 300 JT8BF22G5V0033658 *** REBUILT *** 2003 Honda Accord 1HGCM66563A005761 2000 Honda Civic 1HGEJ8242YL000868 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDT13S432116619 2006 Kia Sedona KNDMB233X66029248 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4G258S1XC797681 2003 Ford Mustang 1FAFP404X3F322393 2005 Dodge Neon 1B3ES26C95D121396 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BL52W9TR138451 2008 Nissan Altima 1N4AL24E18C199380 2002 Audi A4 WAUJC68E22A312099 1998 Honda Civic 1HGEJ7120WL026019 1999 Ford Ranger 1FTYR14C2XPA50242 2003 Audi A6 WAULT64B63N052322 929-466682, 1/27,2/3

1G6KS54Y82U227113 2007 Chevrolet HHR 3GNDA33P77S541453 2009 Chevrolet Aveo KL1TG56E29B393145 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van 1GNDM19X92B105792 2002 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WH55K329147778 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNFK16T71G289278 2004 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL75R84N340233 2005 Dodge Stratus 1B3EL46X55N700455 1995 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 1B7HC16Z9SS340857 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 1B7HC16Y31S237164 1968 Ford Pickup F10ACD32281 2002 Ford Escape 1FMYU04182KC83650 2003 GMC Envoy 1GKES16S336153640 2002 GMC Yukon 1GKEK13Z42J258331 2002 Honda Civic 1HGEM22922L100461 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG22552A003911 1997 Honda Odyssey JHMRA1875VC006232 2004 Honda Civic 1HGEM21904L006566 2007 Hyundai Veracruz KM8NU13C27U020707 2003 Hyundai Elantra KMHDN45D13U533957 2005 Kia Amanti KNALD124155075532 1996 Lexus ES 300 JT8BF12G8T0158676 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 4A3AE45G51E044077 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4A3AC84HX3E034378 1999 Nissan Sentra 3N1BB41D9XL002678 2002 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D62C148535 2005 Pontiac G6 1G2ZH528954170717 2001 Pontiac Firebird 2G2FS32K912116547 2007 Pontiac G6 1G2ZH18NX74188068 2004 Suzuki Forenza KL5JD52Z44K996095 2002 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12EX2Z632699 929-467371, 1/27,2/3

cross GA 30093 (770) 4475017: Nikki Walker A208, Marquita Galbreath 1080, Michael Olayiwola B223, Jaylee Ortiz A106, Remonica Peterson B112, Kortni Linnear 1035, Debra D Flowers 1073, Linda Rakestrau A202, Avitra Johnson 1091, Tamara Treston 1081, Tyrelle Hobbs 1038, Natazba Brock 1054, Soel Ortega AA5911D, Jeremy Pless 1024, Cayla Moore B115, Marie Soriano 1123, Essence Moody 1005, Saadia Holloway B202, Shaneika Munroe B209, Joshua Felton A204, Marquitasade Henry B225, Lafonda Davis 1036, Kalel Ibrahim 1051.

929-464738, 1/20,27

There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Eagle Towing, located at 115 Arcado Rd., Lilburn, GA, 30047, 770-279-1646.

Saturday February 4th , 2016 @ 11:00 am. The following vehicles, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5 as follows: 2005 Dodge Neon VIN: 1B3ES56C25D250453 NO TAG 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass VIN: 1G3GR47A0FH325686 Tag: QBC 3243 GA 2001 Mitsubishi Montero VIN: JA4LS21H81P056150 NO TAG 1997 Isuzu Rodeo VIN: 4S2CM58V6V4322435 Tag: PLP 6995 GA 2010 Ford Focus VIN: 1FAHP3FN2AW219856 NO TAG 1999 Chevrolet Blazer VIN: 1GNCS13W5X2162175 NO TAG 1995 Jeep Cherokee VIN: 1J4FT78S7SL525469 Tag: QFI 7156 GA 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante VIN: 6MMAP67P0YT004894 Tag: QAM 4807 GA 2003 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FMZU63W23UA92638 Tag: PGU 1231 GA 2002 Mazda Protege VIN: JM1BJ225820555243 NO TAG 2002 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FMZU64E62UA01066 NO TAG 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt VIN: 1G1AL15F477301878 Tag: PIZ 7808 GA 929-467067, 1/29,2/3 MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH 2017@ 1:00PM 2003 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA56683A031679 2007 Audi A4 WAUDF48H67K022324 2007 BMW 328i WBAWB33517P487432 2002 Buick LeSabre 1G4HP54K524244063 2002 Cadillac Seville 1

PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on February 6, 2017, U-Haul Company of Atlanta North will be offering for sale under the contractual landlords lien process by public auction the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods. U-Haul reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Payment will be made in cash only. The sale will begin at 1290 Pleasant Hill Rd Lawrencville, GA 30043 at 8:30am and continue to each location. Location stops subject to change or cancel.

U-Haul Moving & Storage @ 1290 Pleasant Hill, Lawrencville GA 30043 (770) 479-2313: Teddy Thomas 0203, Cedric Goodin 0803, Travis Colclough 2622, Beverly Jones 0912, Jamel Lee 0921, Loney Bellows 2128, Ali Koita 0412, Langressa Gomilla 0321, Harlem Watkins 1722, Kimberly Thioye 2719-21, Patricia Rhodes 2710, Janet Ball 2064, Sarah Jackson 2638, Juan Perez Chavez 0540, Nickcho Pulce 0531, Krystal Ridley 1019, Jon Foster 0317, Dwight Hargrove 1055, Evelyn Franks 0801, Nathaniel Nevills 0105, Taneiqua Cobb 0001, Ninoska Pena 0318, Celeste Garcia 0300, Julio Vargas 0575, Stephen Rogers 2242, Carra Wade 1020, Anyssa Padilla 1101-13, Donald Green 0205, Sandra Atkins 2034, Egypt Steed 1608, Felicia Wheeler 0217, Ayrrecia Boyd 0508, Pandora Martin 1610, Colin Barnes 1140, Jeremy Bradshaw 0320, Chontel Thompson 1220, Janella Johnson 1037, Debra Rutland 0702, Carlos Knight 1154 Marvin Woodard 0407, Janella Johnson 1001, Vanessa Lanier 208485, Karriem Devaughn 1517, Teniqua Wright 0517-19.

U-Haul Moving & Storage @ 2161 Hewatt Rd/Hwy 78, Snellville GA 30039 (770) 979-5237: Malcolm Dibartolo 113, Michael Hart 181, Shynethia Russell 118, Carnell Reed 245, Anne Lawson 107, Victor Grimes 128, Dwayne Harrigan 246, Namarcus Cannon 052, Shelanda Ogletree 226, Victor Grimes 20304, Angel Macias 148, Latoya Jackson 228.

U-Haul Moving & Storage @ 140 Rockbridge Rd NW, Lilburn GA 30047 (770) 7179666: Tyese Goden 3115, Latasha Johnson 373, Family Dermatology 466, Chris Garnett 463, Kenyon Bishop 4141, Calvin Erby Jr. 406, Sharon Mathews 433, Daniel Rhudy 366.

U-haul Moving & Storage @ Jimmy Carter Blvd, Nor-

FORECLOSURES

FORECLOSURES STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GWINNETT NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by Shalynda McIvory to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation dated February 28, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 47337, Page 352, and Deed Book 53019, Page 223, Gwinnett County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. securing a Note in the original principal amount of $136,605.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 7, 2017, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 50 of the 6th District Gwinnett County, Georgia, being Lot 27, Block B, Bankston Woods Subdivision as per plat recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 161, Gwinnett County, Georgia records.

Which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description.

Said property is known as 2400 Bankston Circle, Snellville, GA 30078, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Shalynda McIvory, a/k/a Shalynda Octavias McIvory Coats a/k/a Shalynda Octavias McIvory a/k/a Shalynda Coats a/k/a Shalynda Coats McIvory, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Shalynda McIvory File no. 14-050075 SHAPIRO PENDERGAST & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E., Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30346 770-220-2535/KLM shapiroandhasty.com *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 9 5 0 - 4 6 7 0 6 2 , 1/26,2/2,9,16,23,3/1

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GWINNETT NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated May 8, 2009, from Leron Origgio McPherson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for AmericaHomeKey, Inc., recorded on May 18, 2009 in Deed Book 49479 at Page 760, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated May 8, 2009, in the amount of $155,908.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Gwinnett County, Georgia, on March 7, 2017, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 5 OF THE 7TH DISTRICT, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 33, OF BENNINGTON SQUARE TOWNHOMES, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 120, PAGES 190-192, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees.

Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Leron Origgio McPherson.

The property, being commonly known as 1880 Garbrooke Cove, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, in Gwinnett County, will be sold as the property of Leron Origgio McPherson, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A.§ 4414-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Carrington Mortgage Services, 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 200-A, Anaheim, CA 92806, 949-517-5057. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 4414-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

Albertelli Law Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Leron Origgio McPherson 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (770) 373-4242 By: James E. Albertelli, Esq. For the Firm THIS FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. JEA–16-035875 9 5 0 - 4 6 7 4 6 8 , 1/27,2/2,9,16,23,3/2

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CITY MARSHAL JOB OPENING The City of Dacula, Georgia is currently accepting applications / resumes for the position of a full time City Marshal.

Applicants must be POST certified, and able to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer and code enforcement to enforce the city ordinances. The position requires a high school education or equivalent GED. A minimum 10 years of experience in law enforcement is preferred, but not required for this position.

Salary is dependent on qualifications.

The city offers excellent benefits.

Applicant shall be responsible for working 2nd shift approximately between the hours of 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm Monday thru Friday or as directed by the City Administrator.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit resumes/ applications to City of Dacula, P.O. Box 400, Dacula, GA 30019, or emailed to daculacity hall@daculaga.gov The City of Dacula is an equal opportunity employer.

SKB Industries, Inc., 467 Inland Way NW Lilburn, GA 30047– 20 temp F/T Landscape Laborers 4/1/17 -2/1/18.

Prep raw site for landscape installation, install new/remove old landscaping, lay pavers, drainage, plant, move dirt, mark beds, rake, mix soil, use handtools such as shovel, rake, marking wheel, spread grass seed, lay sod, install sprinkler heads, install irrigation.

Lift 50 lbs. Min 35 hrs/ wk. M-Th. Shifts vary 6a-5p, hrs may vary w/ weather. $13.35/hr.

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Transp costs (incl meals, lodging if nec) to place of emplymt reimb to wrkr if wrkr completes half the emplymt period. Rtrn transp prvded if wrkr completes emplymt period or dismissed early.

Wrkr reimb relevant visa & border fees in 1st wrkwk & apprvd trvl expns in 1st pay period.

Rcpts reqd. Transp prvded from central wrksite in Gwinnett Co. to wrksites in AtlantaSandy Springs-Roswell, GA MSA, Athens-Clark Co., GA MSA & Hall & Gwinnett Co., GA. Postemplymt drug test reqd, pd by emplyr. Must be able to work sched may incl wknds/holidays.

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Womack to perform with Alan Jackson at arena — 3C

Keepin’ it country

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Valentine’s Day is still a couple of weeks away, but it’s not too early to start planning a romantic dinner for the occasion. With that in mind, here are the 10 most romantic restaurants to take a date to in Georgia, as rated by Gayot (restaurants are in alphabetical order): • Babette’s Café, Atlanta • Cafe Alsace, Decatur • Elizabeth on 37th, Savannah • Epic Restaurant, Columbus • Georgian Room, Sea Island

• Jekyll Island Club Hotel Grand Dining Room • La Grotta, Atlanta • Little Bacch, Atlanta • Ray’s on the River, Atlanta • Restaurant Eugene, Atlanta

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Friday, Feb. 3 The Fly Fishing Show — There will be something for the entire family at the two-day event at the Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth. The expo will feature demonstrations, fly tying presentations, seminars, the latest in equipment and accessories, and more.

The show will begin at 9 a.m. each day and end at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets start at $15 in advance at www.flyfishingshow.com/atlanta and will be available at the door.

Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance — Fathers can dance and enjoy light refreshments with their girls ages 4 and up at the Valentine’s Day affair. The event will take place at the Georgia Pierce Park Community Recreation Center in Suwanee from 7 to 9 p.m. To register, use the code GPP11400 at gwinnettcounty.com or call 678-277-0910. The cost is $8 for residents and $19 for non-residents.

Saturday, Feb. 4 Downtown Braselton Chocolate Walk — Collect chocolate at participating businesses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walkers ages 16 and up can register to receive a special bag to carry and for a chance to win a prize. Admission is $5. To purchase tickets, visit braseltonchocolatewalk2017.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Amy Pinnell with the Braselton Downtown Development Authority at apinnell@braselton or (706) 684-0369.

“Troubadour” — There’s still time to take in a show about a country singer who changes the face of the genre with a fellow artist while trying to carry on his musician father’s legacy. The show runs at the Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center in midtown Atlanta through Feb. 12. Tickets start at $10.

To purchase tickets, visit alliancetheatre.org.

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Dreamland Bar-B-Que

3540 W. Lawrenceville St., Duluth www.dreamlandbbq.com

770-366-7427

Dreamland’s pork spare ribs are cooked over hickory in the open brick pit in the restaurant. (Staff Photos: Cailin O’Brien)

BY CAILIN O’BRIEN

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Open Since: June 2016 Owners: The Bishop family from Tuscaloosa, Ala., has owned the restaurant chain since John “Big Daddy” Bishop opened the first Dreamland Bar-B-Que in 1958.

Location: Dreamland Bar-B-Que Duluth is located on The Block at Parson’s Alley, a new shopping and restaurant district in Downtown Duluth.

Dreamland Bar-B-Que General Manger Tim Clark said the restaurant has been working toward this location for about four years.

“It’s very hip, exciting, fun,” he said. “The plaza that’s in front of us is going to be programmed for live music.”

Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m Monday through Saturday.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Atmosphere: Clark said Dreamland offers a fun and casual barbeque experience.

“It’s the nicest barbeque shack you’ve probably ever been in,” he said.

Dreamland’s dining area is populated by a smattering of dark wood tables flanked by wood chairs. Long, deep red booths line either side of the restaurant.

The restaurant is kept dim, lit by hanging single-bulb glass light fixtures. Separate flood lights illuminate a bar at the front end of the restaurant, which is decorated with various license plates.

A similar bar is situated at the back of the restaurant.

Behind that bar stands the pit master, manning a large, brick oven where ribs and

Dreamland’s menu features large, barbeque sandwiches, pictured above with a side of fried okra.

chicken are cooked over hickory. Patrons can sit at the bar and watch the pit master cook.

Clark said that’s where much of Dreamland’s fun comes in.

“We’re definitely eatertainment,” he said. “You get kind of dinner and a show.

You can engage with the pit master.”

The pit master’s cooking serious food, but the vibe of Dreamland encourages customers to unwind. Blues music plays over speakers, whimsical decorations stand out behind the bar and a neon “no farting” sign hangs above the restaurant’s kitchen.

“It’s very laid back,” Clark said.

He said the restaurant attempts to appeal to anyone in the mood for some good barbeque.

“We cater to everyone — friends, family, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, weddings — pretty much anything,” Clark said.

“Dreamland’s for everybody.”

Menu: Dreamland’s pride and joy are its pork spare ribs.

“That’s what we do best,” Clark said. “We grill them out in our pit. They’re hickory grilled.”

He said the meat’s flavor comes mostly from the meat as well as Dreamland’s signature sauce.

And the ribs are big. So big, in fact, that restaurant staff lovingly refer to them as the “Fred Flintstone.”

But with those big ribs and Dreamland’s unusually speedy service, Clark said it can be easy for customers to overlook some lesser-known menu items. He said to really do Dreamland’s menu justice, he suggests customers “do the full thing.”

“Get a cold beer from the bar, get a good appetizer and save room for dessert,” Clark said.

Dreamland’s bar offers an array of local Georgia brews as well as occasional brews local to its hometown of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clark suggested pairing those with something off the appetizer

Among Dreamland’s offerings are the Smokehouse Quesadilla, seen in foreground is the Smokehouse Salad and a cold beer.

menu.

“There are a lot of good, hidden gems there,” he said.

“We have great quesadillas, great smoked wings and barbeque onion dip.”

That’s a lot to fill up on, but Clark stressed that saving room for dessert is crucial to the customer experience. The restaurant features award-winning banana pudding made from the recipe book of Miss Lilly, Big Daddy’s wife.

Clark said he’s yet to meet anybody who hasn’t enjoyed the creamy treat.

“I’ve been eating our banana pudding for 15 years and it never gets old,” he said. “Ever. It’s just fantastic.”

Clark said customers can enjoy the restaurant’s extensive menu at home or events through its growing catering service.

ON THE ME NU Smokehouse Quesadilla: A quesadilla loaded with barbeque pork or chicken, wickles pickles, shredded cheese and charred red onions. It’s topped with chopped green onions and Alabama Twang Sauce. $7.95 Bar-B-Que Sandwich with the Works: A large sandwich with choice of chopped pork or chicken, wickles pickles and slaw on a toast bun. Served with choice of a side. $7.95.

Full Slab of Ribs: 12 bones grilled over direct heat from a hot hickory pit, basted with Dreamland’s Famous Bar-B-Que sauce and served with sliced white bread and sauce. $21.95.

Smokehouse Cobb Salad: A salad featuring chopped barbeque pork or chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, egg and shredded cheese. $9.95.

Our Famous Banana Pudding: Dreamland’s secret recipe with Bud’s Best Vanilla Wafers. Single: $2; Cup: $4; Pint: $8; Quart: $12

Something you might not know: John “Big Daddy” Bishop created the first Dreamland Bar-B-Que in a poverty-stricken part of Tuscaloosa after God alleg-

edly came to him in a dream.

“He said, ‘You need to take care of your family, take care of your people,’” Clark said. “So (Bishop) built a restaurant.”

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a restaurant that happens to show the latest movies.

It offers diners two ways to enjoy their meals: At a bar in the lounge before or after a movie, or while they are watching one of the films shown at the theater.

The menu is based an American bistro-inspired collection of original dishes.

Popular menu items include the sliders, the Boom Boom Shrimp, Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread and the spicy turkey burger. There are also desserts, such as Funnel Fries, Chocolate Lovin’ Spoon Cake and Blue Bunny Specialty Ice Cream Cups.

The theater also offers a limited children’s menu with items such as chicken tenders and mini corn dogs.

1210 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, 770-985-6967

GWINNETT TASTES A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post: Uncle Jack’s Meat House Owner Willie Degel from the Food Network channel has another hit with his highend restaurant franchise with Uncle Jack’s Meat House beside the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth. Since September 2016, the dining establish has served natural, U.S. Department of Agriculture steak and chops, fresh seafood, homemade bread, rich desserts and vegetarian as well as gluten-free options. The menu ingredients are from local sustainable humane sources. The bar is the focal point of the dining area, and there is a heated patio where patrons may dine near the warmth of a fire pit. The restaurant has a 1900s New York City meatpacking warehouse feel with a modern touch, inspired by Degel’s relatives who owned a steakhouse and speakeasy up north in the 1920s. The place can be ideal for grabbing a drink or quick bite to eat and for enjoying a four-course meal 6590 Sugarloaf Parkway, No. 201, Duluth, 770-497-2400 Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream Pub and Eatery Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream Pub and Eatery offers more than 100 gourmet flavors including over 30 rich

alcohol-infused choices that drew a crowd the first day it opened in January. Owners and married couple Frank “DaddyO” and Lori O’Brien pay homage to his Irish roots with old-time decorations with a modern flair. Also, the pub and eatery offers traditional flavors, sugar-free options and non-dairy sorbets. Visitors can try homemade Belgian waffles, crepes, and poffertjes — mini unique Dutch pancakes — hot soup, the special of the day and much more on the menu.

5910 Suwanee Dam Road, Suite 400, Sugar Hill, 678-7659633 The Double Eagle The Double Eagle is a golf-themed casual dining New American sports tavern ideal for lunch, happy hour or a family dinner with indoor and outdoor seating options.

The eatery featuring burgers, wings and more opened in September in the former space of Johnny’s Pizza at 5005 Peachtree Parkway, No. 810. One of The Double Eagle’s standouts is the Pimento and Bacon burger with bacon marmalade, topped with a fried green tomato slice. Owners Adam Conner and John Saxe, both of Peachtree Corners, named the restaurant after their university mascots.

Conner pays homage to the Auburn War Eagle and Saxe,

Armando’s Caribe Armando’s Caribe is a casual family friendly CubanCaribbean food and Mexican fusion dishes restaurant with island-themed designs, said owner Armando Camacho.

Guests can eat outdoors under a covered patio or in the dining rooms and bar area, a recent addition.

Take out and catering options are available. Dinner prices are slightly higher than lunch.

Armando’s menu includes a wide selection of entrees, Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream Pub and Eatery in Sugar appetizers, salad, soups, paHill features unique ice cream recipes such as the Oreo ella, desserts, and signature Mint Pattie made with mint Oreos and Andes chocolate sandwiches, tacos, burritos, mint candies. (Special Photo) enchiladas and quesadillas.

Menu favorites include with baked layers of fried to the Georgia Southern Freedom Eagle. Autographed eggplant, basil ricotta, spinach the Paella Valenciana made of yellow rice sautéed with and mozzarella over spinach sports memorabilia and angel hair pasta with marinara baked chicken thigh, Spanish golf-related statement pieces smoked sausage, calamari, sauce; specialty pizzas with decorate the walls. shrimp, green bell peppers, premium toppings; scallops 5005 Peachtree Parkway, onions, pimentos, clam juices in creamy butternut squash No. 810, Peachtree Corners, and a secret combination of sauce and more.

470-255-2389 The wine selection includes spices.

3170 Peachtree Industrial everything from fine reds and DePalma’s Italian Cafe Blvd., Suite 195, Duluth, 770whites from Italy and around DePalma’s Italian Cafe is 232-9848 the world. ideal for date night, just grabWitty wording describes bing a bite to eat or special brews such as Budweiser and occasions.

Ovation Cinema Grill 11 Corona as “Beer;” Harpoon The lunch menu offers Ovation Cinema Grill 11 UFO White and Peroni as familiar pizza slices, salads, is a movie theater that offers “Good Beer;” and Stone soups and pasta options moviegoers a more upscale Delicious IPA and Smuttynose as well as sandwiches and dining and entertaining experiRobust Porter as “Really paninis. ence — although the people Good Beer.”

Dinner includes favorites in charge prefer to view it as 1862 Auburn Road, No. 113, such as eggplant Florentine

Atlanta Gom BBQ Atlanta Gom BBQ is owned by the same people who own Atlanta Shabu Shabu.

Its family- and group-friendly atmosphere serves as a backdrop to its high-quality meats, which can be cooked right at the table. The restaurant claims to be the only Korean BBQ in Atlanta offering Wagu beef, a high-end beef raised in Japan and butchered locally.

1291 Old Peachtree Road N.W., Suwannee, 470-2312534

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Friday, January 27, 2017 • 3C

Womack hits the road with Alan Jackson

By Erika WElls

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Rising.

She won over new fans with her song “I Hope You Dance,” on the album that sold over six million copies.

The track topped charts in different formats around the world.

“It was one of the biggest pop hits in the last 20 years but through the whole thing I get to remain country,” the east Texan said.

During the shows on Jackson’s tour, she does other crowd-pleasers, including George Jones covers and the catty-yet-funny song “I’ll Think of a Reason Later.”

Georgia, which has a rich history of the music genre, is one of the few places in the country with pockets of places with people who love real country music, she said.

“It’s filled people who love fiddles, steel guitars … They love real lyrics about real life situations, so Georgia is one of my favorite places to play,” Womack said.

Womack hasn’t been afraid to stick with pure country music, where her heart lies.

“My favorite kind of music is country music,” she said.

“I think it’s beautiful, and I think people love it. Even if they think they don’t like country music, when I do real roots-y country stuff, they really love it — no matter what

If you go What: Alan Jackson Honky Tonk Highway Tour with special guest Lee Ann Womack When: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday Where: Infinite Energy Arena More info: infiniteenergycenter.com

kind of music they normally listen to.”

With family in the industry, Womack is surrounded by music, which she loves.

She’s married to producer Frank Liddell, and her oldest daughter, singer Aubrie Sellers, is signed to Warner Bros.

Sellers is on tour promoting her first album “New City Blues.”

“It feels great to be able to support each other and build something together,” Womack said.

She recently returned from Canada, where she did 9 shows in 10 days, and she’s working on a new album that should be out in September.

Until then, she’ll be touring, trying out a few new songs which she’ll perform on her tour with Jackson.

Ticket prices range from $49.50 to $74.50. For more information and to buy tickets, visit infiniteenergycenter. com or call 770-626-2464.

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“I’m happy to bring county music to those who are not getting it these days,” Womack said. “There’s a big audience of people out there that love that kind of music, and there’s not a lot of people doing it. I attribute a lot of my success to that niche.”

That’s why she decided to tour with an old buddy — country music superstar Alan Jackson — when he asked her to join him, especially since the two have done so in the past.

Womack loves Jackson’s band, which is comparable to her own when it comes to getting it right with the traditional country sound.

“He has a great band; they know what country music is and they always bring it,” Womack said. “My band and I are very excited about that because we do, too.”

Jackson, a Georgia native, has taken his chart-topping hits on his Honky Tonk Highway Tour across the country with Womack performing select dates.

The Grammy award winners were set to perform in Pensacola, Fla., today and at the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth on Saturday. Womack’s additional dates will be announced in the future.

She has performed duets with other music greats including Willie Nelson, George Strait and more. Her career highlights include singing for U.S. presidents and at the Concert for the Nobel Prize and Maya Angelou’s Celebration of Joy

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Collectors, novices will give Norcross expo stamp of approval of stamps.

On the opening day, the expo will host the United States Postal Service’s First Southeastern Stamp Expo Day of Issue Ceremony to attendees don’t have to be present the 2017 Forever Flag lifelong collectors to enjoy the Stamp at 11 a.m. in the hotel’s tiny pieces of art treasured by Medlock Auditorium. USPS millions.

Chief Human Resources The show that will feature Officer Jeff Williamson and thousands of stamps will American Philatelic Sodraw people from across the ciety President Mick Zais country to Norcross for the will speak during the event. annual event this weekend.

Afterward they will join other “There are varying levels dignitaries in attendance in of depth from beginner or signing ceremony programs. novice, while others really The hobby is ideal for just deeply dive into the hobby,” about anyone, regardless of said show chairman Scott age, skill or wealth.

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“This is a national show, For the past 25 years, the but we count on local particishow has included dealers, pation,” Mark said. seminars, exhibits, a comSome attendees visit to petition for participants and buy stamps, which range in plenty of popular and rare prices, to add to their collecstamps. tions. Others wish to educate The Southeast Federation themselves or glance at the of Stamp Clubs has hosted volumes of stamps. But many the expo in the ballroom of stop by to enrich their knowlthe Hilton Atlanta Northeast, edge of their background and 5993 Peachtree Industrial culture.

Blvd., since 2013. But the In the past parents have nonprofit has had a huge taken their children to presence in metro Atlanta and discover stamps about their surrounding areas for years. history. For example, several The organization is affiliated Asian-American families with the American Philatelic have gotten their young Society. Philately is the study people to collect stamps about

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their heritage. One mother showed her daughter a stamp that portrayed a Korean immigrant and explained about their roots, Mark said.

In recent years, more young people have visited the Stamp Explorers area, where volunteers teach youth about the hobby. This year there will be activities and hundreds of free stamps from which youth can choose based on their interests.

“We’ve really been investing in the youth area,” Mark said. “We want to cater to that interest level that may be shallow and develop it.”

There will be a raffle to win the Great Britain, Scott

No. 1 stamp, commonly known as the Penny Black.

It’s the first postage stamp ever issued, which was in 1840, Mark said.

“It’s not particularly rare,” Mark said. “Even though it was used for a number years, attractive copies come in at quite a premium.”

Admission is $5 per family for the entire weekend and includes a free raffle ticket. Additional tickets will be $1 each. Proceeds from the raffle will go toward event costs.

Parents and children who only want to visit the youth area do not have to pay to

enter the ballroom where the dealers and exhibits will be located. In an effort not to limit young people from attending, all children under 18 can enter free of charge, Mark said.

For more information, visit sefsc.org or email sestampexpo@gmail.com.

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Ringling Bros. clowns to stop by Chick-fil-A and library locations Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME clowns will offer free sneak peeks of their performance at metro Atlanta Chick-filA restaurants and library branches.

Gwinnett library events: Feb 8 Centerville Branch, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville at 10:30 a.m.

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AURORA THEATRE 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com • Through Feb. 12: Mountaintop • Feb. 10 — March 5: Sweep • Feb. 11: Sangria, Tapas and Flamenco • Feb. 24: 2017 Aurora Gala

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s Avery Ward will be one of 21 dancers from Gwinnett to compete in the prestigious Youth American Grand Prix classical ballet competition this weekend at the Ferst Center in Atlanta. (Special Photo)

Holley Calmes For many, this weekend means nothing more than a period of waiting for next weekend’s Super Bowl. But for hundreds of young dancers, it marks the culmination of months of hard work.

The Youth America Grand Prix returns to its Atlanta segment of the global dance competition, and a number of Gwinnett teens and tweens will participate.

Young dancers from Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Royal Dance Academy, Sugarloaf Ballet and Suwanee Ballet will be competing for scholarships and the chance to continue competing in the New York City finals April 7-14. The Atlanta YAGP event will be at The Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Today. Dancers ages 9-18 will compete in classical and contemporary variations, pas de deux and ensemble pieces.

This is no average dance competition. “Youth America Grand Prix is a sort of Olympics of classical ballet. ‌â€? said Hedy Wess of the Chicago Sun Times.

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ing dance schools. More than 7,000 young dancers participate in YAGP’s programs each year. More than 300 YAGP alumni currently dance in 80 of the world’s most prestigious international companies.

Gwinnett will be well represented with the talent and enthusiasm of many young artists. In alphabetical order by dance school name, the list of Gwinnett competitors is below.

From Gwinnett Ballet Theatre in Lawrenceville, competitors are Versaille Jones, Piper Lashley and Avery Ward, all in the Junior Division for ages 12-14.

From The Royal Dance Academy in Suwanee, competitors are Natalie Bumgarner in the pre-Competitive Division for dancers ages 9 to 11, Kalliyan Johnson and Holly Stone in the Junior division, and Tamon Uruno in the Senior Division for ages 15-18. Johnson has finished in the top 12 Atlanta competitors in both classical and contemporary for the past 2 years and participated in the NYC Finals last year.

Sugarloaf Ballet will send Courtney Johnson in the Junior Division, and five dancers in the Senior

Division: Jada Bourgeois, Brook Burgess, Sabrina Mack, Lydia Morris and Kate Wasiele.

Suwanee Ballet competitors are Lane Dallope in the Junior Division, and eight dancers in the Ensemble Division: Abby Blackmon, Natalie Boutwell, Kaitlyn Garland, Courtney Jacome, Sadie Maguire, Savannah Ritter, Myriam Saldarriaga and Lane Dallope, who will also participate in the Ensemble piece.

The awards ceremony is at 8 p.m. at the Ferst Center.

Also, numerous Master Classes will be offered for competitors of all ages Friday at the North Atlanta Dance Academy in John’s Creek and on Saturday and Sunday at the Atlanta Ballet’s complex in Atlanta. These Master Classes offer competitors the opportunity to be taught by some of the most outstanding teachers in the country.

For more information about Youth America Grand Prix, and to find out who the winners are, visit their web site at yagp.org.

Holley Calmes is a freelance writer and public relations consultant specializing in the arts. Email her at hcalmes@mindspring.com.

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‘Split’ PASS/FAIL Pass: Excellent detail and examination of the tremendous complexity of the human mind, and the amazing power it holds, including huge personality shifts as well as the physical manifestations associated with the severe disorders that can affect it. Very good acting displaying those disorders.

Steve Kalberg, Lawrenceville

Fail: Easily recognizable and familiar pattern of events from the director/ writer with different characters that follow the same usual pattern, only under different circumstances including the Alfred Hitchcock touch of a cameo with the director himself infused into the movie. Same outline with a better story this time.

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James McAvoy is outstanding in his role and is compelling, menacing and sympathetic as he displays the depths and conflicts of his various personalities. In a scene when his demons were fighting for ultimate control of all of the “others” in his mind, he was completely believable. I was so involved that I found myself being sympathetic with him in his struggle.

There is plenty of suspense, tension, and even some blood and guts for the fans of that type of movie.

This movie was like a combination of “Kiss the Girls” and “Sybil” that will appeal to fans of the type of movie that examines disturbing personality disorders in great detail, and the frustration of the people trying to evaluate, understand, and correct them.

Some of the scenes are better seen on the big screen, including a scene in which the “Beast” finally arrives and takes complete control of the “others.” All-in-all, however, there’s not much else to be missed — or enjoyed — by waiting for the video. Worth the time spent to watch McAvoy’s performance.

M. Night Shyamalan, director and writer of this film, is finally coming back to form. He is the master of plot twists, turns and surprise endings, as evidence in “The Sixth Sense”.

Now, after several slow and all but forgettable movies, such as “The Village” and “The Happening,” he finally returns with a very good effort that has a nice surprise at the end.

Without a doubt, this is a showpiece for leading man James McAvoy, who portrays a man possessed by 23 distinct personalities. We meet several of the personalities throughout as the character chats with his therapist (the wonderful Betty Buckley, who turns in a strong performance) and he creates very memorable moments with just a few lines, gestures and changes of body language. And since McAvoy appears in almost every scene of the movie, it’s crucial that he deliver, and he does not disappoint.

Fans of Hitchcock thrillers will feel right at home here. Note that “Split” is rated PG-13, but the film is really best-suited for adults. While most of the violent acts take place off-screen, there is plenty of psychological violence (including implied physical/ sexual abuse) which is not appropriate for a young audience.

There’s nothing like seeing a nail-biter on the big screen with a full audience. There are a couple of jumpscares in this one, but it’s much more of a psychological thriller than a horror movie. If you are someone who prefers to process this type of plot in the privacy of your own home, wait for that DVD or stream it on Netflix. But this is a movie your colleagues may be discussing around the water cooler, so why not catch a showing of it next weekend with friends?

This is one of the best thrillers I’ve seen in awhile. I found it much more interesting than “Nocturnal Animals,” another recent release in the same vein. The difference here is that McAvoy and Buckley are so believable that you find yourself wanting to know more about them and their connection as the plot unfolds. It’s great to see Shyamalan back at the top of his game after a few missteps over the years.

McAvoy is beyond brilliant in his portrayal of Kevin, whose dissociative identity disorder has resulted in 23 distinct personalities within him (although only seven are evidenced in the film).

McAvoy is downright amazing not only in how well he displays such disparate identities, but also in how quickly these shifts occur within scenes. Betty Buckley is also very good as Kevin’s therapist; the scenes between the two of them are some of the best in the film and set the stage for an exciting climax.

Shyamalan hasn’t hit many home runs since his early successes, such as “The Sixth Sense” and “Unbreakable,” and some have been downright flops (anyone remember 2010’s “The Last Airbender?”).

However, Shyamalan seems to be on the upswing since 2015’s very good “The Visit,” and “Split” is further evidence that he’s regained most of his mojo as a writer and director of horror flicks.

While “Split” is very good to see on the big screen, you probably could save some dinero by catching it on DVD or Netflix later. Either way, you have to view “Split” if for no other reason than to see McAvoy’s tour-de-force performance — he’s really that good. It’s hard to believe that Shyamalan originally wanted Joaquin Phoenix to play the role of Kevin.

“Split” wasn’t the fright-fest that the advertising trailers made it out to be, yet it still shines as a psychological (and metaphysical) horror flick. You need to see it until the very end, as an important reference is made to an early Shyamalan flick that will bring a big grin to a true film fan. Shyamalan also injects himself into the film in a small role, as is his hallmark. “Split” isn’t the best film Shyamalan has done, but it’s well worth a look (even if you do so while peeking between your fingers at times).

★★★★ Pass: Director M. Night Shyamalan succeeds in creating a very ominous mood right from the beginning. After a short scene involving the abduction of three teenage girls, the movie almost never lets up on the tension. He does this through effective use of silence and brooding music, combined with skillful direction and strong performances.

Fail: If anything doesn’t succeed here, it might be the strange ending.

Paul Tate, Sugar Hill

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Pass:Very good acting, especially

by James McAvoy; a suspenseful story line that keeps you on your toes; good supporting cast; more humorous scenes than expected from a film of this genre.

Fail: After a quick start, the pacing bogged down a bit toward the middle of the film; very little sense of actual dread or horror until toward the end; otherwise, “Split” is a fine return to form for writer and director M. Night Shyamalan.

Tim Weekley, Suwanee

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NOW SHOWING Recently reviewed films now playing in metro area theaters. Ratings are out of 4 stars.

• xXx: Return of Xander Cage (PG-13) — 2 stars Vin Diesel returns to the series in a film that makes that other fast and furious franchise look thoughtful. But the action is like funnel cake — just right if you don’t care about nutrition or substance, just style. — Khari J. Sampson • Split (PG-13) — 1 1/2 stars James McAvoy (“X-Men: Apocalypse”) brings a lot of character to the main character of M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller. Written, directed and produced by the famed-director, “Split” is about a man dealing with dissociative identity disorder — 23 different personalities to be exact. While it is right in his paranormal suspense wheelhouse, “Split” is lackluster. — Kristen Hansen • Monster Trucks (PG) — 2 1/2 stars Though its premise is beyond silly — squidlike creatures hiding in and powering off-road pickup trucks — this generally inoffensive kids’ movie works thanks to solid craft and heart. — KS • The Bye Bye Man (PG-13) — 1 1/2 stars Attempting to be both psychological horror and monster flick, “The Bye Bye Man” can’t live up to a solid premise: a deadly ghost who manipulates those who hear his name spoken. — KS • Patriots Day (R) — 4 stars Playing like a documentary retrofitted into a slick thriller, this Mark Wahlberg-led film about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and its immediate aftermath makes for great viewing.

With strong performances all around during tense scenes and quiet emotional beats alike, there are a surprising number of laugh moments. — KS • Sing (PG) — 2 stars Some well-known actors — Matthew McConaughey, Seth MacFarlane, Reese Witherspoon — lend their voices to this feel-good animated feature about singing animals. The songs range in style from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, but in all it goes on too long and needs a little fine tuning. — KH • Assassin’s Creed (PG-13) — 1 1/2 stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard are excellent in this adaption of the popular video game series.

But “Assassin’s Creed” can’t match its stunning leads and visuals with a compelling story, which centers around a man experiencing the memories of his ancestors through a bit of pseudoscience. — KS • Collateral Beauty (PG-13) — 2 stars Star-studded “Collateral Beauty” feels like a fancier Hallmark Channel Christmas special. It is what you expect during this time of year: a movie that gives you the “feels” and doesn’t leave a dry eye in the place. Will Smith shines as the main character dealing with the loss of his daughter. — KH • Manchester by the Sea (R) — 2 1/2 stars This deliberate film about grief is a bit of a mess, doling out flashback after confusing flashback. But the performances are spellbinding, especially from lead Casey Affleck. — KS • Allied (R) — 3 stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in this period romance/thriller as WWII spies who fall for each other during a mission but find trouble off the battlefield. Effective but a bit lacking in art.

— KS • Moana (PG) — 3 stars “Moana” carves out its own space in the Disney collection by delving into the great Pacific Island storytelling culture. The title character Princess Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) strives to find herself by journeying across the sea. Besides a strong-female lead, the audience also gets to meet the comicrelief sidekick chicken Heihei (Alan Tudyk) — one of the stupidest and funniest Disney has created. — KH • Bleed for This (PG-13) — 3 ½ stars At first, it’s every “Rocky” movie you ever saw. But this biopic of the comeback attempt of true-life boxer Vinny Pazienza (Miles Teller) takes the genre title. It’s something of a comeback for director Ben Younger, too. — KS • The Edge of Seventeen (R) — 3 ½ stars Funny and raw, “The Edge of Seventeen” perfectly captures the awkwardness of one of the most vulnerable periods in life — the teen years. Starring Hailee Steinfeld (Nadine), Haley Lu Richardson (Krista) and Woody Harrelson (Mr. Bruner), the film is a breath of fresh air for the coming-ofage genre. — KH

COMING SOON TO OWN • “Masterminds” (Jan. 31): An armored-truck driver (Zach Galifianakis) becomes the fall guy for a thieving couple (Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson).

(PG-13) • “Queen Of Katwe” (Jan. 31): Mastering the game of chess has a major effect on a Ugandan youngster (Madina Nalwanga); David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o also star in this true drama.

(PG) • “Pinocchio” (Jan. 31): The animated classic gets “Walt Disney Signature Collection” treatment, with a bounty of bonus features including Walt Disney’s own comments on the film. (G) • “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” (Jan. 31): Tom Cruise returns as novelist Lee Child’s military veteran turned troubleshooter; Cobie Smulders also stars.

(PG-13) • “Boo! A Madea Halloween” (Jan. 31): As any mention of the name Madea should indicate, Tyler Perry strikes again in this comedy as his famously feisty female alter ego tries to ward off evil spirits while minding teenager Tiffany (Diamond White) and other youths during a seasonal trick-or-treat party. (PG-13) • “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: 50th Anniversary Edition” (Feb. 7): Katharine Hepburn won her second Oscar, opposite Spencer Tracy and Sidney Poitier, in the comedy-drama. (Not rated) • “King Kong: Ultimate Edition” (Feb. 7): Director Peter Jackson’s retelling of the saga gets an upgrade that includes a half-hour of deleted scenes; Adrien Brody and Naomi Watts star. (PG-13 and unrated versions)

• “Graves: Season 1” (Feb. 7): Nick Nolte stars in the Epix series as a former U.S. president who seeks renewed glory long after the end of his White House tenure. (Not rated) • “Loving” (Feb. 7): An interracial couple’s (Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton) case to protect their civil rights eventually reaches the Supreme Court. (PG-13)

• “Trolls” (Feb. 7): Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake and Zooey Deschanel are in the voice cast of this animated comedy-fantasy.

(PG) • “The Edge of Seventeen” (Feb. 14): Teen friends (Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson) have a parting of the ways when one learns the other has been dating her brother. (R)

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Adriana Ugarte stars as Earlier Julieta in “Julieta.”

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Spanish ‘Julieta’ a good slice-of-life flim Julieta (R) ★★★★

Julieta (R) 3 out of 4 stars

Julieta uproots her life at hearing the news that Bea spotted her daughter, Antia (played by Priscilla Delgado as a child and Blanca Pares

BY KRISTEN HANSEN when she is 18 years kristen.hansen old) while on vacation @gwinnettdailypost.com and that she has three children. This upheaval, A stirring foreign film or so she believes, is just about loss and family re- on the off-chance that lationships, “Julieta” hits her daughter might try to all the notes needed for a contact her. slice-of-life drama.

While this may seem Shown in flashbacks, like odd behavior, the the film unfolds the life audience quickly finds story of the main charout that the motheracter Julieta, played daughter pair are not on by both Emma Suarez speaking terms — and (“Hazing,” “Looking for haven’t been for quite a Eimish”) as the older and long time.

Adriana Ugarte (“Palm After upsetting her Trees in the Snow,” current life, Julieta sits “Combustion”) as the down to write her life younger. story down in a diary Starting in the presaddressed to her daughent, Julieta is forced to ter to tell her side of confront her buried past everything. This is where after encountering her the flashbacks start and daughter’s childhood the journey begins when friend Bea, played by Julieta meets Antia’s faMichelle Jenner (“Isather, Xoan (Daniel Grao, bel,” “Paco’s Men”), on “The Mule,” “The End”). the street unexpectedly.

The story continues as

Writer and Oscarwinning director Pedro Almodovar (“Talk to Her,” “Volver”) brings the story to life through use of bold colors and tight shots. “Julieta” is his 20th feature-length film.

Among many accolades, “Julieta” has been nominated for a BAFTA for best film not in English. It is easy to see why, as the film is attentiongrabbing while still having a very straightforward narrative.

While the ending isn’t your normal American fare, it actually gets wrapped up more than expected, but still leaves From left, Daniel Grao stars as Xoan and Adriana Ugarte stars as Earlier Julieta in “Juyou wanting more. lieta.” (Special Photo: Sony Pictures Classics) Though not for everyone, those interested in Julieta navigates early and the family must The stories come from a good story without any adulthood to middle-age. figure out how to handle her 2004 collection “Run- action, special effects or From meeting Xoan and the grief. way.” gag jokes will find a permoving to the sea, to “Julieta” is based on It can be a little slow in fect fit with “Julieta.” having a child to teachthe three short stories parts, but the narrative is “Julieta” is a Spanish ing classic literature, “Chance,” “Soon” and compelling enough that film shown with English “Julieta” leaves no stone “Silence” by Nobel this small detail can be subtitles.

(Sony Pictures unturned. Ultimately, Prize-winning Canadian overlooked for the otherClassics) though, tragedy strikes author and Alice Munro. wise rich story telling.

‘A Dog’s Purpose’ a touching trip through canine life Dog’s Purpose AA Dog’s Purpose (PG) 3 out of(PG) 4 stars ★★★★

and teenage years, Britt Robertson (“Tomorrowland”) as Hannah, and Luke Kirby and Juliet Rylance as Ethan’s parents. There are also a

BY KHARI J. SAMPSON number of other playkhari.sampson ers (most notably, John @gwinnettdailypost.com Ortiz and Kirby HowellThere’s a video out Baptiste in their respecthere on the internet tive segments) and all do great work. that allegedly shows an This is the sort of animal being mistreated movie I’d have loved as in the making of this a boy. It’s cute and fine movie. I haven’t seen it; for kids and adults alike. there’s only so much of Except for that dying the outrage factory — dog motif. also known as social meI came to the film dia — that this man can prepared to cry over and take. I also knew I had to over. After all, the film’s review this film with as very premise is about neutral a frame of mind a dog who dies. But as I could manage. I surprisingly, the sad mobring enough of my own ments don’t really punch biases to the material as one in the gut quite as it is.

Britt Robertson and K.J. Apa ride alongside Bailey (voiced by Josh Gad) in “A Dog’s Purpose.” (Special Photos: stoutly as one would Here’s one of them: though I’ve never owned Universal Pictures) expect. (Full disclosure: brother ugly crying in one, I like dogs and I’ve never been able to But of course, a the theater when we saw stories about dogs. As a own a dog, so I don’t construct he is, and of it in December 2008. boy, I grew up reading have the real-life expericourse, the humans’ “A Dog’s Purpose” classic novels such as ence of losing one.) stories still take center tackles these objections “Big Red” and “Where Surely, the reincarnastage. As it turns out, a head-on. Its protagoThe Red Fern Grows.” dog’s life really isn’t that tion aspect has something to do with that, desennist is a pup, eventually I’m not sure how well I interesting: It runs and named Bailey, who dies like movies about dogs. sniffs and plays and digs. sitizing us to the story’s tragedy. But I wonder: (offscreen) in the film’s I’m frequently disapIt’s within the context first two or so minutes. pointed because the of being with others and What if the voiceover And then he’s reborn as film is either too much intersecting with human device hadn’t been used?

What if we’d simply fola different puppy, whose about the people — if I lives that dogs become lifeline we follow. And wanted that, I’d just go the fascinating creatures lowed this dog’s life from the outside, never getting so on and so forth. see a people film — or they are to us. into his head? Would it Bailey’s voice (Josh the pooch gets anthropoAll the human achave been more moving? morphized too much and Gad) is refreshing.

Dennis Quaid bonds with Buddy (voiced by Josh Gad) in tors do their parts well, What if the movie had Instead of making him ceases to be a real dog. including young Bryce “A Dog’s Purpose.”

There’s also the fact shown us a dog’s pursound like a celebrity Geishar and K.J. Apa that the dogs tend to die voice cracking jokes in pose, instead of telling a real dog would likely character that almost (Archie in “Riverdale”) in the stories. “Marley us? dogface, the script only have. The result is a always feels like a dog, as Bailey’s first human, (Universal) and Me” had me and my gives him thoughts that witty and heartwarming not a construct of one.

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