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G-Braves chop list to finalists New name options for ball club down to six

BY WILL HAMMOCK will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com

The highly anticipated finalists in the Gwinnett Braves’ “Name The Team” contest have been selected, with all six entries meeting the major focus of a local connection.

Gwinnett, the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate, plans to make the official announcement of the finalists later Thursday morning. Fans suggested names on the team’s website from May 22 to June 2 and a committee pared those names in recent weeks.

The final six options are: • Gwinnett Buttons The Buttons honor Gwinnett County’s namesake, Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence.

• Gwinnett Big Mouths Named after the state fish of Georgia, the THE SIX largemouth FINALISTS bass, it is a • Gwinnett Buttons tribute to bass • Gwinnett Big fishing on Lake Mouths Lanier.

• Gwinnett Gobblers • Gwinnett • Gwinnett Hush Gobblers Puppies The Gobblers • Gwinnett celebrates the Lambchops outdoors, hunt• Gwinnett Sweet Teas ing and eating all the foods we love.

• Gwinnett Hush Puppies The club’s tidbit on this name — “Our stealthy hunting dog is sneaking through the weeds, about to rustle up some ducks. But don’t think we’re all that serious. You can expect a “corny” fan experience at the “Puppies” game!”

• Gwinnett Lambchops A chop off the old block, the Lambchops marries the region’s love of home cooking with the Tomahawk Chop of the Atlanta Braves.

• Gwinnett Sweet Teas The Sweet Teas celebrate the laidback lifestyle of Gwinnett County while displaying a real sweet look.

A total of 4,024 submissions were entered online with more than 900 different name ideas. A selection committee of G-Braves and Atlanta Braves staff members, as well as branding partner Brandiose, decided which names made the final cut. “(The contest) definitely got a bigger response than I anticipated,” G-Braves general manager North Johnson said.

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Vol. 47, No. 155

A knight in the Arena McCartney rocks Infinite Energy

BY CURT YEOMANS

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Members of Johns Creek Christian Church weren’t going to let the opportunity to see Paul McCartney performing about 15 minutes from their homes pass by without making a celebration of it Thursday.

They carried waving fans with signs on them, such as “McCartney Fan,” to the concert at the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth. Their spread of food also carried whimsical names, such as “Let it Brie,” “Pizza in the Sky with Diamonds” or “Here Come the Sunchips.”

Some of them even showed up in entertaining outfits, such as hippie-chic bandanas and colorful sequined hats with multi-colored prism lens goggles.

“It would be big for Atlanta, so for it to be in Gwinnett is just even more so,” one church member, Lynn Renshaw, said.

“It’s just totally unexpected to ever get to see him this close to home,” another church member, Sherri Lawson said.

“We jumped on this,” Renshaw said.

McCartney’s first-ever concert in Gwinnett drew a packed house of fans from around metro Atlanta, as well as other states. As the show began, the legendary musician strutted out on stage in a shiny blue blazer with guitar in hand and quickly jumped into a rendition of “Hard Day’s Night.”

“This is going to be so cool,” McCartney told the audience after a few songs. “In fact, I need a moment to take it all in.”

He played hits, ranging from “Love Me Do” and “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Temporary Secretary,” “Here Today,” “Queenie Eye” and “My Valentine.”

For Monroe residents Sandra and Steve Sheppard, seeing McCartney perform in Gwinnett County is something they, at one time, wouldn’t have imagined

Above, Paul McCartney gestures to the crowd at Thursday’s concert at the Infinite Energy Arena.

(Staff Photo: Jason Braverman) Right, Johns Creek Christian Church members David Kenley, Carol Matheson and Kim Kenley chat as they tailgate near the Arena before the concert.

(Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

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New Norcross art camp grows daily by the dozens

BY KEITH FARNER

School art teacher Bobbie keith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com Adamczyk. There were kids of all ages, from infants to Steps away from a playrising fifth-graders and many ground set where children brought their mothers and bounced on a teeter totter and other family members. maneuvered around climbing “I’m an art person,” said equipment and slides, chilAdamczyk, the 2017 Geordren also used paint brushes gia Elementary Art Educaand clay. tor of the Year, who said They visited by the dozen she teaches students service all week to the tables and learning through the arts. “I playground area at Bella feel like art is a way to serve Apartments during a fourthe greater good.” day fledgling art camp put She expected about 30 on by Norcross Elementary people to come, but numbers

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increased each day to 50, 70 and about 100 by Thursday.

Clay, water colors, regular painting and windows that will be on display at the school were among the types of art on hand at the event.

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Norcross Elementary School art teacher Bobbie Adamczyk, right, helps Matias Hernandez, a rising fourth grader, with a piece of clay Thursday, the final day of a four-day art camp this week at Bella Apartments in Norcross. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

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President Trump nominates former Gwinnett judge for federal court seat about the nominations.

“Prior to his appointment curt.yeomans to the Court of Appeals, @gwinnettdailypost.com Judge Ray served for 10 A former Gwinnett years as a Superior Court County Superior Court judge on the Gwinnett judge from Grayson who Judicial currently presides over Circuit.” the Georgia Court of ApTrump peals is up for a promoalso tion to the federal bench. nominated President Donald Atlanta Trump nominated Judge attorney William “Billy” McCrary Michael Ray II to be a district Brown to William judge for the U.S. Disanother “Billy” Ray trict Court for the Northdistrict ern District of Georgia. judge spot for the NorthHe was one of several ern District of Georgia, nominees, including three and Tilman Eugene in Georgia, for federal “Tripp” Self III for a judgeships announced by judgeship in the Middle the president Thursday.

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“Judge Billy Ray Ray has a long career currently serves as the of public service in Georpresiding judge on the gia. He joined the law Georgia Court of Apfirm of Andersen, Davidpeals,” The White House son and Tate P.C. (now said in its announcement Andersen, Tate and Carr

P.C.) in 1990 and became a partner in 1995. He was then elected to represent state Senate District 48 in 1996, serving on the Judiciary, Special Judiciary, Rules, Appropriations, Natural Resources and Transportation Committees, participating on the Governor’s Education Reform Commission from 1999-2000, and working to get tougher DUI laws passed.

Ray was then appointed to a Gwinnett County Superior Court judgeship in 2002 by then-Gov. Roy Barnes. Gov. Nathan Deal appointed him to the Court of Appeals in 2012.

Ray also helped found the Gwinnett County Drug Treatment Court in 1995, according to his biography on the Court of Appeals website. He has served as the Council of

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Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Buford City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. Buford City School System’s Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available in Business and Marketing, Education, Graphic Design, Sports Medicine, Nursing, General Medicine, Nutrition and Food Science, or in any other instructional or extracurricular programs or activities. The lack of English language proficiency shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs.The Buford City School System also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s). Rita Cantrell, Assistant Superintendent, Buford City Schools, 2625 Sawnee Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, 770-945-5035.

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In brief meeting, Gwinnett BOE adopts millage rate

the property tax digest is expected to be 4.7 percent.

The school system’s fiscal 2018 budget was adopted in May, and the school board is looking to maintain the current total school millage rate of 21.85.

The school district’s enrollment is expected to grow by nearly 2,000 students, which would bring the total projected enrollment for next school year to more than 180,100 students.

All of the additional state and local revenue projected for fiscal year 2018 is needed to fund the projected student enrollment growth, give a salary increase for teachers and other school system employees and pay for the increases in employee benefit costs. All employees will get a 2 percent cost-of-living increase and, for those eligible, a salary-step increase.

The total cost of these salary improvements is $34.7 million.

The total school millage rate is made up of two portions: The maintenance and operations millage and the debt-service millage.

Funds generated by the maintenance and operations portion pay for the day-to-day operations of the school system, including employee salaries, instructional materials, student transportation and school utility costs.

The debt-service millage is used to pay down the school board’s long-term debt from bond referenda passed over the years to pay for school construction.

The maintenance and operations millage is recommended to remain at 19.80 mills, and the debt-service rate is recommended to remain at 2.05 mills.

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Superior Court Judges’ Legislation Committee chairman, the secretarytreasurer of the state’s Superior Court judge governing council and as a trustee for the Judicial Retirement System.

He received his bachelor’s degree, with magna cum laude honors, as well as his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. He also received his juris doctorate from UGA’s law school.

The nominations were met with approval by both of Georgia’s U.S. senators.

“The president has nominated three outstanding Georgians, and I look forward to working with them as they go through the confirmation process in the Senate,” said Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., said, “President Trump nominated an impressive and qualified group of individuals to fill the vacant federal judgeships in the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia. I look forward to meeting with Mike Brown, William Ray and Tripp Self as they go through the Senate confirmation process.”

In a brief meeting much like the first two millage rate public hearings, it took just eight minutes for the Gwinnett County Board of Education to adopt this year’s millage rate.

Wednesday evening was the third such public meeting to discuss the millage rate in an open forum. This time, two residents attended the meeting, but they each declined to speak. No one showed up at the two meetings June 26 except school district staff, BOE members and one reporter.

The School Board unanimously adopted the millage rate Wednesday. Board member Mary Kay Murphy was absent for the meeting.

For the fifth straight year, Chief Financial Officer Joe Heffron said the school district would propose that the millage rate remain unchanged at 21.85 mills.

In a brief overview of the millage rate history and proposal, Heffron said the average home price in Gwinnett is $200,000, down from $204,000 10 years ago. While the tax digest has recovered, it has not come completely back from a 27 percent loss during the height of the Great Recession.

In the last decade, the school district has added 23,000 students and 24 new schools, but Heffron said in 2018, the school district will collect close to what it collected in 2008.

Taxpayers whose property has not been reassessed will see no change in their school tax bill.

Because of a nonrollback and property value increases, GCPS has budgeted local revenue to increase by about $23.7 million. The net growth of

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‘Golden couple’ losing their shine WASHINGTON — Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have tried their best to soar gracefully above the raging dumpster fire that is the Trump administration. Unhappily for the handsome couple, gravity makes no allowances for charm.

Kushner, already reported to be a “person of interest” in the Justice Department probe of the Trump campaign, is arguably the individual with the most to lose from the revelation that the campaign did, after all, at least attempt to collude with the Russian government to boost Donald Eugene Trump’s chances of Robinson winning the election.

The president’s hapless eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. — who convened the June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer for the purpose of obtaining dirt on Hillary Clinton — had no operational role in the campaign. Paul Manafort, who also attended, was the campaign’s chairman; but his many shady business dealings with several Ukrainian and Russian characters were already under scrutiny, so the encounter with attorney Natalia Veselnitskaya could be seen as just another item on the list.

Kushner was at the meeting too, however, and he had oversight of the campaign’s digital operations. That could be a problem, given the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia interfered with the election and that the meddling took place largely in cyberspace.

And unlike the other participants, Kushner has an official position in the Trump administration. He serves in the White House as a senior adviser to the president with responsibility for numerous high-profile initiatives — and with a top-secret security clearance, which should immediately be revoked.

Trump Jr. says that Kushner didn’t stay long at the session with Veselnitskaya and that no damaging information about Clinton was imparted. But since he kept the meeting secret for more than a year, scoffing indignantly at the very notion of collusion with the Russians, and then twice lied about the nature of the meeting before finally coming clean, no one should believe another word Trump Jr. says on the subject. At least, not until special counsel Robert Mueller puts him under oath, which I believe is likely to happen.

At one point in his changing story, Trump Jr. claimed that Kushner and Manafort didn’t even know what the meeting was about. Yet he copied both of them on an email chain that begins with an intermediary’s offer of campaign help from the “Russian government.” The proper thing to do would have been to call the FBI, but this crowd knows nothing of propriety.

The Veselnitskaya encounter was one of more than 100 meetings or phone calls with foreigners that somehow slipped Kushner’s mind when he applied for his security clearance. He revealed this one in one of his subsequent efforts to amend the form.

It is hard to imagine what connection Kushner might have had to the Russian hacking of Democratic National Committee computers and Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta’s emails. But there was another component of the clandestine effort to help Trump get elected: Investigators believe that as Election Day approached, Russian trolls and “bots” flooded the social media accounts of key voters in swing states with “fake news” disinformation about Clinton, according to a report Wednesday by McClatchy newspapers.

How would the Russians know which voters to target, down to the precinct level, in states such as Wisconsin and Michigan? This is a question that surely will be posed to Kushner, since at the time, he happened to be overseeing a sophisticated digital campaign operation that tracked voters at a granular level.

Ivanka Trump’s name has not surfaced in the Russia affair. But she, like her husband, is serving as a presidential adviser, and she received unwanted attention when she briefly took her father’s place at the head table during the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. We expect officials representing our country to have been elected by the voters or appointed because of merit, not installed by the caprices of heredity.

She also received unwanted scrutiny when three labor activists were arrested in May for investigating alleged sweatshop practices at a factory in China where Ivanka Trump shoes have been manufactured.

Among Manhattan’s progressive upper crust, Jared and Ivanka — they really are first-nameonly celebrities at this point — were expected to at least temper the hard-right policy positions being pushed by other presidential advisers. If this indeed is what they are trying to do, they’ve had negligible impact to date.

Writing in Time magazine, Henry Kissinger wished Kushner well “in his daunting role flying close to the sun.” Jared and Ivanka have first-class educations. They know how the Icarus story ends.

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

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Republicans still believe in education CHICAGO — A recent survey on the public’s view of national institutions elicited headlines that suggested a tale of backwardness and ignorance. One example: “Majority of Republicans think higher education is bad for America.”

The reality is more complex.

What the Pew Research Center actually found is that for the first time on a question asked since 2010, a majority of Republicans (58 percent) say colleges and universities are having a negative effect on the way things are going in the country. Thirty-six percent say they have a positive effect.

This is not equivalent to saying that most Republicans don’t believe in higher education.

It is a declaration of disgust with the ethos of college campuses and not a rejection of the knowledge that highered institutions can provide.

According to Pew, as recently as two years ago, most Republicans and Republicanleaners held a positive view of the role of colleges and universities. In September 2015, 54 percent of Republicans said they had a positive impact on the way things were going in the country while 37 percent rated their impact negatively. Even in 2016, Republicans’ ratings of colleges and universities were mixed — 43 percent positive, 45 percent negative.

of racial incidents on campus spiraled out of control into a full-on tent city on campus.

In a culminating incident, a communications professor led the charge to keep the news media from reporting on the emerging violence.

She called for “some muscle” to bully a student reporter Esther away from the scene.

Cepeda Add onto this pile two years of stories about trigger warnings, safe spaces, the The emerging disgust shouting down (and physidoesn’t come out of nowhere. cal attacks, in some cases) Look at what’s happened in of conservative speakers on the last two years. campus, and a backlash that Let’s start with Laura Kip- has ushered in racist and antinis, a self-described “certified Semitic graffiti, even swastileft-wing feminist” who in kas and lynching nooses.

2015 wrote an essay for The Is it any wonder that parChronicle of Higher Educaents of either political persuation criticizing an emergent sion would think that college “sexual paranoia” on college campuses are no place for campuses. Two students at their kids?

Northwestern University — The images and news where Kipnis is tenured — stories are so over-the-top complained that her writing they’re even lampooned in was, in itself, a violation of liberal bastions such as satirithe federal act that states: “No cal TV shows. Episode 2 of person in the United States the sixth season of HBO’s shall, on the basis of sex, be “Veep” has former President excluded from participation Selina Meyer arriving at a in, be denied the benefits of Smith College where the or be subjected to discrimistudents hurl expletives at nation under any education her and snap their fingers. program or activity receiving One young woman yells, federal financial assistance.”

“Don’t talk over me!” — a Their complaint earned her direct reference to the Yale pariah status, death threats “Shrieking Girl” who shouted and a 72-day Title IX investi- down an administrator who gation, which resulted in her had objected to a memo exoneration. about appropriate Halloween Also in 2015, protests at costumes. the University of Missouri The fact of the matter is over charges of mishandling that the roiling war be-

tween ultra-sensitive college students demanding special treatment for their political views on one end of the ideological spectrum and truly racist, insensitive and intolerant students on the other has made college campuses unwelcoming to many of those who fall in the middle.

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, which tracks college enrollments, the number of students in colleges and universities has now dropped for five straight years, and this year 81,000 fewer high school graduates nationwide are heading to higher-education institutions.

Lower birthrates and increasingly plentiful jobs are mostly to blame, but the tone of campus politics is surely a factor. For instance, the University of Missouri has seen freshman enrollment at its Columbia campus dip by more than 35 percent in the two years since the protests.

People of all ideological bents revere higher education — it is the context in which it’s delivered that is increasingly looked upon skeptically.

We should focus on this context rather than the exacerbating partisan divisions by painting those with the concerns about free speech, free thought, basic order and respect on campus as troglodytes who don’t value learning.

Esther Cepeda’s email address is estherjcepeda@ washpost.com.

There’s nothing like a meal at Bubba’s DALLAS — Perhaps not in Chicago or Detroit. Not in Minneapolis or Seattle and certainly not in New York City would you likely find a place like Bubba’s on the edge of an exclusive neighborhood like Highland Park in Dallas.

Even with all the ranching, western and hispanic influence, Texas remains imbued with a traditional southern culture, and nowhere will you find it in greater abundance than at a place called Bubba’s on Hillcrest Avenue.

The menu proudly proclaims: “Imagine a good ol’ country boy who moved to the Big City but never could shake the hankerin’ for ‘down-home food like his Mama cooked for him. That’s the inspiration for Bubba’s.

You’re gonna like our real good food. It’s not fancy and we serve a lot of it …in a casual and comfortable atmosphere that will remind you of a small-town café from the past. You gotta try it. We hope to see you soon!”

The architecture smacks of a designer who grew up in a lean-to. Nonetheless, it is becoming for those who take good food seriously, but not themselves. There are Formica table tops and tile flooring, booths and an atmosphere which hovers with a hospitality rush that makes you feel at home even if you normally wake up 900 miles away.

Outside, there is a patio which attracts the hearty in

Everything was red except for the burnt orange logos of Texas aficionados, the maroon of Texas A&M, the red of Oklahoma and the blue hues of Mustang advocates — the SMU campus literally a stone’s throw away.

An elderly gentleman apLoran proached with an Irish Setter Smith on a short leash. “Could you allow some space?” he asked as he pulled up a chair before the dead of winter and Big an answer was forthcoming.

D’s debilitating humidity I not only felt accommodatin summer. Young couples ing, but also sentimental. An with jogging carriages often Irish Setter is canine royalty. show up here on the weekMy favorite book dating back end. During the week, you was an outdoor story of a dog see business professionals in named “Big Red,” also the coats and ties, SMU students, title of the book. While writa drifter or two. For every ten for kids, I am sure I would Lexus and Mercedes, there is enjoy a re-read, but only by a Ford Exhibition, a Range an indolent fire with autumn Rover or a Chevy Tahoe. leaves turning and a harvest When it comes to food at moon showering reflections of Bubba’s, nobody is checkfaith, hope and charity. ing IDs, bank statements or Soon the setter and his net worth. The helpings are master took leave, with a nod ample, the food is hot and the and a wave of a thumbs-up. I service is timely. wanted Big Red to stay. My Arriving early on a recent disappointment was ameSaturday, I found a table out- liorated as a mocking bird side on a sun-kissed morning symphony, which had caught with an atmosphere which my ear upon arrival, sounded was as down home as Yesforth with lift and stimulation. terday’s Cafe in Greensboro.

You can find the Northern The pace was benign and the mockingbird most anywhere view offered a shimmering but it is doubtful that you will reflection off the downtown find more anywhere other Dallas skyscrapers, which had than Dallas. They never stop the illusion of being within singing, but what’s there not arms-length. to like about that? Especially My table made me feel at at breakfast. home in that I was between Oh yeah, the food at Buba couple of rows of hedges. ba’s. That’s what we came

for. Bubba’s “cooks country” seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. till 10 p.m. specializing in breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, grits, hash browns and muffins. At lunch you have a choice of mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, baked beans, yellow squash, green beans, pinto beans, lima beans, corn-on-the-cob, candied yams, okra and tomatoes, yellow squash, black-eyed peas, and fruit salad. Many of those dishes accompany the dinner menu which is headlined by fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, chicken livers, catfish, and chicken fried steak.

There is football talk yearround and you can find a leading conversationalist in Mark Vincent, a savvy local lawyer who started his football career at SMU. Then came the notorious death penalty in 1987.

He subsequently distinguished himself at Georgia. “If SMU and Georgia ever played in a bowl game,” Mark grinned, “I would wear my Georgia cap.”

Big Red would have been disappointed with me if I didn’t buy breakfast for my Dawg pal. Not to worry — Bubba’s offers economic incentive and they don’t charge extra for the mockingbird symphony.

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

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world&nation WORLD Liu Xiaobo, Chinese Nobel laureate, dies Liu Xiaobo, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning Chinese dissident, has died, local authorities said in a statement Thursday. He was 61.

Liu had been suffering from liver cancer and died of multiple organ failure.

In June, he was granted medical parole after being diagnosed with liver cancer in prison. The Beijing government refused to let him seek treatment overseas despite Liu’s wishes and international pressure.

Chinese authorities eventually allowed doctors from Germany and the United States to treat him.

Liu spent more than a decade behind bars in China for his advocacy of democracy, including taking part in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.

His most recent prison sentence stemmed from his co-authorship of Charter 08, a manifesto calling for political reform and human rights in China. Liu was convicted in December 2009 and received a surprisingly harsh 11-year prison term for “inciting subversion of state power.”

Tillerson leaves Qatar following Saudi meetings U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson left Doha for home on Thursday after an unexpected return to Qatar, extending his tour of the crisis-embroiled Gulf as the standoff between the gasrich nation and the Saudiled quartet showed no signs of abating.

Tillerson met with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha a day after a highlevel meeting in Jeddah with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

The quartet has accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, a charge Doha denies.

Tillerson did not answer questions about any resolution to the crisis.

GOP rolls out new health bill

By Lauren Fox, Tami Luhby, MJ Lee and Ted Barrett CNN

Senate Republicans unveiled their newest health care bill Thursday as they continue to search for the majority needed to repeal and replace Obamacare.

The revision includes a version of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s amendment, which would allow insurers offering Obamacare plans to also offer less expensive, bare-bones policies. This is meant to appeal to conservatives, but could also drive away moderates who are concerned the amendment would cause premiums to spike for those with preexisting conditions.

It also contains significant new funding for opioid treatment and money for states meant to lower premiums for high-cost enrollees. But it would keep two Obamacare-era taxes on the wealthy and maintains significant cuts to Medicaid, meaning 15 million fewer people could be insured by the program by 2026.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is still in search of the 50 votes he needs to pass the bill — he can only afford to lose two senators — but the hope for leadership is that a few changes may be able to finally get

Canadian fisher killed during whale rescue

Joe Howlett is being remembered as an “irreplaceable member of the whale rescue community” by the Canadian government.

Howlett, 59, was killed Monday trying to disentangle a North Atlantic Right Whale off the coast of New Brunswick, according to a statement from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The whale was trapped in commercial fishing gear.

“Taking part in whale rescue operations requires immense bravery and a passion for the welfare of marine animals,” Minister Dominic LeBlanc said.

The cause of Howlett’s angry” if Republicans can’t death has not been confirmed, but one of his pass the bill.

“I don’t even want to talk friends told CNN network partner CBC News that he about it because I think it would be very bad,” Trump “was hit by the whale just after it was cut free and said in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting started swimming away.”

Howlett was a coNetwork. “I will be very founder of the Campobello angry about it and a lot of people will be very upset.” Whale Rescue Team.

The revised legislation has $45 billion in opioid Nominations for treatment funding — a top Emmys released request from senators like The 69th Primetime Rob Portman of Ohio and Emmy Awards nominations Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia — as well as were announced Thursday another $70 billion in state morning, and it looks to be the year of the freshman in stabilization money aimed one of the biggest categories. at lowering premiums for Five new shows, including high-cost enrollees.

“This Is Us,” “Westworld,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Crown” and “Stranger The commission, which Things,” will compete with is being led by New Jersey returning nominees “Better Gov. Chris Christie, was Call Saul” and “House of initially asked to release its interim report June 27, a date Cards” for best drama.

“Stranger Things,” which set when Trump signed his has been a breakout hit for executive order on opioids in March. That deadline was Netflix, scored 19 nominamissed, and the commission tions.

The comedy sketch series announced it would roll out “Saturday Night Live” and its plan July 17. the HBO drama “WestThat deadline, according world” both earned the to a notice published in the most Emmy nominations Federal Register, will now for individual shows with be missed, too.

22. “SNL” is now the most Office of National Drug Emmy-nominated series of Control Policy, in its postall time with a total of 231 ing to the Federal Register, over the history of the show. notified that the office will “Atlanta,” “Black-ish,” be holding a conference call “Master of None,” “Modern “to review a draft interim Family,” “Silicon Valley,” report that will be posted “Unbreakable Kimmy on ONDCP’s Commission Schmidt,” and “Veep” are website.” vying for best comedy.

The conference call is scheduled for July 31, over a month after the initial dead- London Tube to line set by Trump’s order.

A version of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s amendment to give insurers more flexibility to offer insurance plans that don’t comply with Obamacare-era regulations is expected to be included in the new Republican health care bill. (Photo: Ted Cruz/Twitter)

Republicans on a path to repeal and replace Obamacare after seven years of campaign promises.

There is still a long way to go. Already, Sen. Rand Paul, a conservative from Kentucky, has said he will oppose a key procedural vote next week. And Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate from Maine, has also expressed doubts that she could support the bill unless it was completely overhauled.

Senators walking into a meeting of fellow Republicans mostly said they were unfamiliar with the revised bill.

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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, one of the GOP holdouts, was unhappy that reporters had seen a summary distributed to lobbyists before she had seen the bill.

Asked if she was upset by how the process unfolded, she said “yes.”

“I think that as a courtesy to those of us who are actually making the decisions that we would actually have an opportunity to see it first,” Murkowski said.

President Donald Trump has lobbied to call for Republicans to move quickly.

The president said Wednesday he would be “very

The heads of the Senate judiciary committee wrote a letter to Donald Trump Jr. Thursday requesting that he testify before the committee, Chairman Chuck Grassley told CNN. (Photo: U.S. Senate)

Grassley to ask Trump Jr. to testify

The heads of the Senate judiciary committee wrote a letter to Donald Trump Jr. on Thursday requesting that he testify before the committee, Chairman Chuck Grassley told CNN. Grassley, R-Iowa, previewed his intentions Wednesday when he told reporters he wanted former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to testify before the committee as early as next week, following revelations related to Trump Jr.’s email exchange about meeting with a Russian lawyer regarding potentially damaging information against Hillary Clinton.

Nemtsov murder: “I think it’s just raised a lot of questions, but the Five Chechen real way that I feel comfortable inviting him is ever men sentenced since President Trump was A Russian military court elected,” Grassley said has sentenced five Chechen Thursday. “It seems like men found guilty in the every conversation that has killing of opposition leader come from somebody in the Boris Nemtsov to lengthy family where there’s been prison terms, Russian state some sort of issue, they’ve media agency Tass reported seemed always to be very, Thursday. very open.”

Nemtsov, a vocal KremGrassley’s comments also lin critic and deputy prime come after the top Democrat minister in the late 1990s to on the committee, California President Boris Yeltsin, was Sen. Dianne Feinstein, told shot dead in February 2015 CNN Thursday she wanted as he walked with his girlTrump Jr. to go before the friend in central Moscow. committee as early as next Former Chechen solweek. This is the first time a dier Zaur Dadaev, who GOP chairman of a commitinvestigators say acted as tee investigating the Russia the gunman, was handed a issue has publicly acknowl20-year sentence. Four other edged an effort to bring Chechens — all of whom Donald Trump Jr. before his were convicted of being ac- committee. complices in the same court Trump Jr. on Tuesday last month — were handed morning posted a series of terms ranging between 11 emails between himself and and 19 years. All five will Rob Goldstone, a music serve their time in a highpublicist who contacted security penal colony.

Trump Jr. and told him — From wire reports about an opportunity to re-

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ceive potentially damaging information about Clinton as part of a Russian government effort to help his father’s campaign. That email led to the June 9, 2016, meeting, at which Trump Jr. later said no meaningful information was provided.

story of an unnamed young female reporter barred from the room because her dress did not have sleeves kicked off an online debate, particularly among journalists.

Trump, Macron take questions

Paul Ryan to ‘modernize’ dress code

President Donald Trump on Thursday praised the “tremendous progress” in Iraq as represented by the retaking of Mosul, but warned that House Speaker Paul Ryan gains must not be lost. said on Thursday that he is “We must work with the working with the Sergeant government of Iraq to conat Arms to “modernize” the solidate the gains and ensure dress code in parts of the the victory stays a victory, Capitol building. unlike last time,” he said dur“Over the break it came ing a joint news conference to my attention that there with his French counterpart, was an issue about dress Emmanuel Macron. code,” he said during a press Trump said the U.S. and conference on Capitol Hill. France face “grave threats “I’ll be honest, this was not from terrorist organizations something that was covered that wage war on innocent in my new speakership lives,” but said the countries orientation ceremony.” “stand united against these At issue is the Speaker’s enemies of humanity.”

Lobby, a room bordering the House chamber and a Trump’s opioid location where lawmakers commission to congregate between votes and where reporters conduct miss deadline interviews. The dress code President Donald Trump’s for the room has required commission aimed at fightwomen — reporters and ing opioid abuse and devislawmakers — to wear ing a strategy to provide dresses and blouses with sleeves if they want to enter. treatment to those addicted will miss — for the second The rule also requires men time — its deadline to file an to wear jackets and ties.

A recent CBS news report interim report to the presiabout the uneven adherence dent, according to a notice posted by the group. to the dress code and the

One missing Pa. man found dead

greet riders with gender-neutral announcements

Investigators are painstakingly excavating the 12.5-foot-deep grave where the body of one of four missing men and other human remains were found, Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub said Thursday.

The body — identified as Dean Finocchiaro, 19 — was discovered Wednesday on a sprawling property in suburban Philadelphia.

Additional human remains were found inside a “common grave” but haven’t been identified, Weintraub said.

“We are not done yet.

This is a homicide, make no mistake about it,” Weintraub told reporters. “We just don’t know how many homicides.”

Finocchiaro, who was last seen at about 6:30 p.m.

Friday, was one of the four young men who mysteriously disappeared last week.

— From wire reports

The London Underground is on track to provide an inclusive service to subway passengers by adopting gender-neutral announcements.

Transport for London, the government body responsible for the Tube, said their employees will soon begin using good morning or good afternoon “everyone” as an alternative to phrases such as “ladies and gentlemen.”

Mark Evers, director of customer strategy for TfL, said the initiative was a new effort to make all passengers feel welcome on the underground rail network in the UK’s capital. “We have reviewed the language that we use in announcements and elsewhere and will make sure that it is fully inclusive, reflecting the great diversity of London,” Evers said in a statement Thursday.

— From wire reports

Baby Charlie Gard’s parents storm out of court hearing

By Richard Allen Greene and Laura Smith-Spark CNN

The parents of baby Charlie Gard stormed out of Britain’s High Court on Thursday amid an emotional hearing as they fight to take him to the United States for experimental treatment for a rare genetic disorder.

At a preliminary hearing Monday before the judge who first heard the case, Charlie’s

the grounds he may suffer without experiencing any benefit.

The judge, Justice Nicholas parents, Chris Gard and ConFrancis, said he was keeping an nie Yates, were given two days open mind over his previous rulto submit new written evidence ing that further treatment would regarding the viability of having be futile. “If there is important Charlie treated abroad with exnew evidence that suggests my perimental nucleoside therapy. decision should be changed then They are battling to keep their I will change it,” he said. terminally ill 11-month-old son But he insisted the new on life support so they can take evidence must be significant for him overseas for the treatment, him to reopen the case. a step opposed by his doctors on About two hours into the

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hearing, Charlie’s parents abruptly left the court after disagreeing with a comment by the judge.

Yates interrupted Francis as he said that the parents had said they would not want to prolong Charlie’s life in its present state, only if there was hope of improvement. “I never said that!” she exclaimed from her seat behind her barrister.

The judge attempted to clarify that one or the other of the par-

ents had said it, but both rose and left the court. They returned to the courtroom after the lunch break.

Under examination by the barrister for Charlie’s parents, a doctor testifying by video-link from the United States — who cannot be identified by court order — supported some key points of the parents’ case, saying that the baby’s MRI scan did not necessarily indicate structural damage to the brain.

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Man arrested following hit-and-run that killed Buford resident From staFF reports A Forsyth man was charged in a fatal hit and run over the weekend.

Cumming resident Michael Robert Branigan, 21, was driving too

closely behind a Toyota Camry on Georgia Highway 316 near Georgia Highway 120 early Sunday morning when he hit the back of the car, according to warrants.

Georgia law stipulates that anybody involved in a car crash needs to stay on the scene either to call law enforcement or to help the injured. But Branigan didn’t stay, according to warrants. Instead, he

drove his vehicle near Walther Road where he parked and began to run away on foot.

The crash killed Buford resident Anthony McPherson, 26, a passenger in the Camry,

according to warrants.

Lawrenceville police booked Branigan into Gwinnett County jail Monday at 4:01 p.m.

He’s been charged with two traffic-related misdemeanors as well

as felony vehicular homicide.

Not quite eight hours later, Branigan posted his $25,900 bond and left jail. His preliminary hearing has been set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

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nett- and Cobb-based routes will provide service to major employment areas in the Perimeter region.

It will also provide commuters in Cobb and Gwinnett with access to MARTA’s Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Medical Center rail stations, according to SRTA officials.

They also said Xpress customers that use Breeze cards to pay their fare will get free transfers to MARTA. The routes aren’t the only changes SRTA is making on Aug. 1, though.

It announced it will also roll out some schedule changes to “reflect more accurate travel times.”

The new schedules can be found at XpressGA.com/ augustschedulechanges.

SRTA has scheduled eight events that will be held, starting next week, in the Perimeter Center area to promote the new routes.

Information is also being

posted online at XpressGA.com/perimeter.

The schedule of information events is: • July 17: Highwoods Properties at 10 Glenlake Parkway, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 18: State Farm at 64/66 Perimeter Center Parkway, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 18: Bridge Commercial Real Estate at Embassy Row. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 19: Columbia Property Trust at One Glenlake Parkway, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 20: PMRG at Crown Pointe, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 26: Seven Oaks at Perimeter Summit, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 28: Perimeter Mall, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• July 28: Sandy Springs MARTA station, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Yashwin Amin Yashwin Amin, age 59 of Lilburn, GA passed away July 10, 2017. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

Bohrer (Kali), Heather Raines (Ben) and Brian Bohrer, and two great grandchildren . A service will be arranged at a later date.

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tion. Interment to follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens in Snellville, GA The family will receive friends and family from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA. 770-277-4550. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Georgia Transplant Foundation 2201 Macy Drive, Roswell, GA 30076. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com

Deborah Ennis Rosemary May Anderson Steel Rosemary May Steel Anderson, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away on July 3, 2017 at the age of 89 due to complications from multiple myeloma.

She was born on May 13, 1928 in Syracuse, New York to Henry and Norah Steel.

Rosemary met her future husband, James Robert (Bob) Anderson while working at Western Electric. They married in 1953 and moved to New Jersey, living for many years in East Brunswick.

In 1979, a job transfer saw them moving to Lewisville Texas, a place Rosemary loved because of her many friends. In later years, Rosemary relocated to Lawrenceville, Georgia to live with her daughter. She was a resilient woman, who did not let sudden blindness later in life stop her from making the most of her circumstances. She loved dogs, especially her collie Ginger and mutt Snooper. Rosemary had an amiable manner that made people like her and right up until the end was a pleasure to be around.

Rosemary was preceded in death by husband and daughter, Cathy Bohrer.

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Deborah Anne Dowling Ennis, 66, of Lawrenceville, GA died Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Syracuse, NY and attended O.C.C. and SUNY Brockport before marrying the love of her life. Deb moved with her family to Georgia in 1984 and has been a resident of Lawrenceville since 1986. She was employed

by Gwinnett Legal Aide for 22 years and was instrumental in initiating the Gwinnett County Pro Bono Project for Atlanta Legal Aide. Deb was an avid international traveler. She worked closely as a sommelier to the wine industry. She was an avid reader, she enjoyed shopping, playing golf with Jack, watching her granddaughter’s softball games, and spending time with family including her 4 granddaughters that she adored. Deb was a communicant of St. Marguerite D’Youville Catholic Church. Deb was predeceased by her father and mother, Robert and Jane Dowling, and brother, Baby Boy Dowling. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Jack, son David (Jessica) of Perry Ohio, daughter Kim (Mike) of Lawrenceville, GA, granddaughters Morgan, Erin, Ryleigh and Colleen, sister and brotherin-law, Pam and Corky Sprague of Liverpool, NY, many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 17, 2017 at St. Marguerite D’Youville Catholic Church, 85 Gloster Rd NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 with Father James Harrison officia-

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Grace N. Kilgore Grace N. Kilgore, age 94, of Auburn, GA passed away on July 12, 2017.

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

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

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John McClung John McClung, age 92, of Loganville, passed away on July 12, 2017.

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

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William McCord William McCord, age 81, of Dacula, GA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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A man accused of robbing two banks gave police a false name before he was booked into Gwinnett County jail last week.

An Atlanta man who went by the name Sang D. Nguyen, 28, was charged with robbing two different Wells Fargo Bank branches in Norcross on July 5 and July 6. But the man was actually Hien M. Nguyen, 34.

In each instance, Nguyen was allegedly wearing a Superman T-shirt and passed threatening notes to the bank tellers.

When he was arrested, Nguyen gave officials a relative’s name — Sang D. Nguyen. He was booked into jail under that name at 11:33

p.m. July 6.

On Tuesday, the lead investigator on the case received a tip that claimed Nguyen was not using his real name with police.

Using fingerprints at the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, investigators Hien M. discovered Nguyen the suspect was actually Hien M. Nguyen.

In addition to his original robbery charges, Nguyen has been charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery, giving a false name and drug possession. Nguyen is being held in the Gwinnett County jail without bond.

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Walter Jack Van Nus Walter Jack Van Nus, age 87 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away July 11, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770963-2411 www.wagesfuneralhome.com .

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Maglorie Pierre Maglorie Pierre, age 90, of Dacula, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Sam H. Pittard Sam H Pittard, age 93, died July 11, 2017 in Duluth GA due to complications of being slap-clean wore out. A statement borrowed from author Ferrol Sams. He was born April 26, 1924 in Duluth Ga. A graduate of Marsh Business School he worked first for the Southern Rail Road then retired from General Motors Doraville after 31 years of service in the salaried personnel department. A proud WWII veteran he served through out the European theater. Hobbies included gardening, landscaping, music, boating, serving family and gathering the corn stalks for the Duluth Fall Festival. His claim to fame was writing his love story, after much coercion, to enter a contest for an all expense wedding in Hollywood California on “The Bride and Groom” radio program. He won and the entire city of Duluth Ga listened in as he and Velma were married on the radio in 1948. First Baptist Church of Duluth was his church and he humbly held the longest member status-83 years.

Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Velma Moore Pittard; he is survived by his son, Samuel H Pittard Jr-“Sandy” and daughter in law Marilynn Brown Pittard of Walland

BUFORD TN; grandson’s, Andrew Pittard of Miami FL and Martha Seguin Jonathon Pittard of Austin Mrs. Martha Rolfe TX; daughter, Pam Pittard Seguin, age 81, of Buford Kirk and son-in-law the passed away Wednesday, late John Kirk of LawJuly 12, 2017. renceville GA; grandson Nicholas Kirk, Amie SUWANEE Libengood Kirk of BraselMansukhlal J. Shroff ton GA; great grandson’s Liam, Hudson and Oliver Mansukhlal J. Shroff, Kirk; granddaughter Emage 94 of Suwanee, GA ily Kirk Morrison, Alex passed away July 11, Morrison of Dacula GA; 2017. Wages & Sons and great grandchildren Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Kennedy and Cohen Mor- Lawrenceville Highrison. Memorial donations way, Lawrenceville GA, may be made to First Bap- 30046 770-277-4550. tist Church Duluth 2908 Highway 120 Duluth GA 30096 or a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July HOSCHTON 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Wayne Stephens Duluth Chapel. burial will Wayne Lynn Stephens, follow at White Chaage 72, of Hoschton, GA pel Memorial Gardens. passed away on Saturday, Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billhead- July 8, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flafuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends nigan of Flanigan Funeral Friday, July 14, 2017 from Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Bill Head Funeral Homes ATLANTA & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

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Peggy Ann Samples, age 62, of Jefferson, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Arrangements By: JEFFERSON Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home Robert L. White and Crematory, Buford, Mr. Robert L. White, GA (770) 932-1133.

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able to provide a reliable commute alternative for workers and businesses,” SRTA Executive Director Gwinnett County resiChris Tomlinson said in a dents can catch a new bus statement. to Perimeter Center start“These two new routes ing next month. will double the amount The State Road and of Xpress service into Tollway Authority anPerimeter and will provide nounced Wednesday that much-needed additional beginning Aug. 1, it will transit connectivity for one offer a new Xpress route of the largest and fastestbetween the Sugarloaf growing employment Mills Park and Ride in centers in the region.”

Lawrenceville and PerimeThe new routes will join ter Center. It is one of two existing routes connectnew routes the authority ing the Perimeter area to is offering metro Atlanta Conyers and Cumming. residents to get them to the Route 417 will make three center. The other route is trips between Sugarloaf out of Cobb County.

Mills and Perimeter Center The new route out of in the morning and three Gwinnett will be Route more in the afternoon.

417.

Commuters will have “With the employment a treat to celebrate the growth and construction launching of the new of the new interchange routes. The authority said at I-285 and Ga. 400, it will offer free rides on Perimeter is in need of the routes during their first additional transit options, two weeks of operation. and we are excited to be Officials said the GwinBy Curt yeomans

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treatment, detox, recovery housing, recovery centers, Eastside Medical Center continued recovery coachhas partnered with a loing and meeting sites. cal addiction recovery Patients can permit the program to help address coaches to check in the Gwinnett’s addiction next day and to provide crisis. education and support to Peer recovery coaches the loved ones, too. from Navigate Recovery LIFELINE support serGwinnett’s LIFELINE vices will be provided at program will be availEastside’s Main Campus able to anybody suffering Emergency Department from addiction who seek and the newly opened treatment from Eastside South Campus Emergency emergency rooms.

Department.

“LIFELINE connects “We are pleased to partwith people who have ner with Navigate Recovoverdosed or those who ery to assist individuals in are at high risk for overtheir journey to long term dose and their families recovery,” Eastside Mediwith Peer to Peer Recovcal Center’s Vice President ery Support Coaches, of Behavioral Health every day,” according Services Margaret Colto a press release. “Peer lier said. “As health care recovery support services professionals, we recoglike LIFELINE have been nize the great need for this highly effective in comservice. By collaborating bating the opioid crisis in with our community, we other parts of the country.” feel that we will be able to Once a patient requests make a significant impact LIFELINE’s services, a on this crisis.” recovery coach will arFor more information rive within 30 minutes. on LIFELINE Gwinnett, The coach will help the contact the program by patient explore options for calling 678-743-1808.

most in dementia care,” said David Sheard, CEO Georgia’s first fully exand Founder of the DCM ecuted household model in and director of The Butterfly Community. “People continuing care retirement experiencing dementia living opened in Stone become more feeling than Mountain this week. thinking beings.”

Isakson Living’s Park With that in mind, PSHS Health Services opened will partner with DCM to next to its resort-style create homes that cater to continuing care retirement dementia patients and their community Park Springs on caretakers. The Butterfly Tuesday. When it opened, Household Model of Care 75 percent of the homes is a year-long initiative that were already sold.

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s Angie Hollanda, left, focuses on encouraging “For nearly 15 years, joins Director of Health Services for Park Springs Sancare-givers to grow their we’ve been working dra Durbin, Billy Smith, Managing Partner of Isakson emotional intelligence, diligently to improve the Living Andy Isakson, Vice President for Construction connecting and interpretmodel of care for the aging for Isaksons Living Brian Thomas, Senior Vice President of SunTrust’s Aging Services practice Evelyn ing a person’s feelings population,” said Andy and ensuring the daily life Isakson, managing partner Lee and President and CEO of the Atlanta Division of SunTrust Bank Jenna Kelly cut the ribbon Tuesday to of a member is a positive of Isakson Living. celebrate the opening of Park Springs Health Services. experience.

PSHS members can (Photo: Isakson Living) “Action-based learning live in one of six different teams will develop and “households” that focus on different services including household kitchen and choose to live in one of two implement, like a butterfly, the necessary skills to foladult day services, shortenjoyed in the household Dementia Care Matters term Medicare certified dining room.

Butterfly Household Model low the model,” according to the release. rehabilitation and long-term Each household also has of Care homes. DCM is Isakson said he’s proud Medicare certified skilled a living room and access to a United Kingdom-based of what the homes stand to nursing. Each household courtyards. Residents can Culture Change organizaaccomplish. accommodates 18 memcome and go as they please. tion that “is disrupting “We’re breaking the bers.

“Staff works around the way facilities care for The households employ member’s schedules and people living with dementia mold in Georgia with a homemaker that allows what works well for them,” by focusing on an emotion- our household model and members to eat what they according to a press release. based approach,” according changing the narrative nationally with our relationwant, when they want Beginning in August, to the release. ship with DCM,” he said. it. Food is cooked in the PSHS residents can also “Feelings really matter

Norcross Local Food Forum to highlight sustainable food efforts The City of Norcross will discuss all things food and sustainable living in a community forum next week.

The Norcross Commu-

nity Market in partnership with the Georgia Farmers Market Association will host the Norcross Local Food Forum at 11:30 a.m.

July 18 in the Norcross Culutural Arts and Community Center.

enjoy it.”

Johns Creek residents happening. They lived Anna and Luis Fuster in Grayson for about 20 joked that they felt like years, before moving to they lived at the arena Walton County four years because they came to the ago. Sandra Sheppard still James Taylor concert at works in Lawrenceville, the venue earlier in the though, in the county week as well. McCartney government. was a pretty big draw for “I think it’s wonderthem though. ful (to have McCartney “We saw him once in perform in Duluth),” she Miami, and we always said. “We come to a lot of wanted to see him again,” events here, and we really Luis Fuster said.

things in the market. The more than 4,000 submissions and 900 names gave us a lot of renewed energy.

It wasn’t just Gwinnett County. Folks all over the region were submitting names and were engaged in the process.

“Ultimately, that’s what we want, for folks to be engaged and know we’re here, what we’re about. … We were able to get it down to about 20 (names) pretty easily, I would say.

Obviously, some of the names already were taken and there were certain things you just can’t do. … Getting down to those six was the most difficult part. There were names that sounded good, and we looked into the meaning,

“And this venue is awesome,” Anna said. “It’s small enough that you can appreciate anywhere you sit.”

At one point, McCartney asked the audience to yell if they were from Duluth, and then if they were form the surrounding area, or further out.

Many of them were not from Duluth.

“OK then,” he said.

“Well, on behalf of the

tourist board for Duluth, we welcome you.”

For several concert goers, it wasn’t their first time seeing the former Beatle performing in the Atlanta area.

Alpharetta resident Bob Wilkins said he was at McCartney’s concert at Omni in 1976, and he and his wife, Sarah, have seen plenty more of McCartney since then.

“Sarah and I have been,

October or early November, giving the club time to show off logos, uniforms and other items at the unveiling.

“It’s been a fun journey and it’s been an interesting journey to get to this point,” Johnson said.

“Now it’s a whole different journey we’re about to take with the fans voting on the names to help us decide our final name. It’s going to be fun to see how it plays out.”

Fans who suggested one of the six finalists will be invited to the name unveiling press conference later this year. The fan who submitted the winning name will receive two season tickets for 2018, while the other finalists will receive merchandise with the new name and logo.

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Names looked at urban slang, and you find out you can’t go down that path.”

Johnson said there were a number of other suggestions that appealed to the committee. He mentioned Duelers (because Button Gwinnett was killed in a duel), Dirt Daubers, Hash Browns, Peaches, Traffic, Grits, Goobers, Commuters, Fire Ants, Corn Cobs, 85ers and Hustlers as other intriguing entries.

As of Thursday morning, fans can vote for their favorite among the six finalists. The leading votegetters will factor into the final choice, Johnson said.

Voting will continue through July 24, then the final stages begin for the franchise. Johnson estimated the name selection wouldn’t be made until late

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I don’t know, probably four or five other times,” Bob said. “Then we were down in Turks and Caicos a few years ago and he was there with his family, and we ended up eating dinner with him, for just two hours, just me and her.”

Sarah said one of the reasons why she was interested in coming to another McCartney concert is because it was held at

the Infinite Energy Arena.

She said coming to Duluth, and avoiding Atlanta traffic, to see him perform in a smaller venue was a draw.

“Honestly, I wouldn’t have come if it had not been here because we’ve seen him so many times, if it had been downtown at Phillips, I would not have spent the money, and I would not have gone,” she said.

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Soledad Ruiz, a coordinator with Family First, there’s a need,” Adamcsaid this offered exposure zyk said. to a new environment One of the children for children who live in involved was Jennifer a Norcross mobile home Martinez, 10, who helped park. Ruiz said An Apple the younger kids. a Day Development “I was happy because Center provided transporI was able to help more tation, and the Norcross people than the first time Cooperative Ministry ofI came,” said Jennifer, fered watermelons, while who plans to join the art the Norcross Commuclub at Norcross Elemen- nity Market brought food tary this fall. samples to share.

Adamczyk described “It helped them with the art camp as a need the development, it for students who are helped the kids to create, available, and a way and parent to parent and to connect with local child interaction,” said families in the summer.

Carla Correa-Hernandez, The redistricting that the another Family First school experienced last representative. “It helped year disrupted some of them to be together as the school-family confamilies, because many of nections, and she saw this families have more than camp as a way to connect one (kid.)” better with families.

The camp followed a Some of the kids were similar experience over connected to the camp two days in June, and Adthrough a Norcross amczyk said she wished nonprofit, Family First, she could have spent which serves low-income more of her summer dofamilies. ing this.

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Lunch and giveaways will be included.

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“When you have three or four children, doesn’t mean you’re poor, doesn’t mean you’re not working, but there’s no way they can afford to put them into certain programming,” she said.

“We’re teachers, and we’re able to come out to this and want to. These are the ones that are going to be running our country, and we want to build them up and make them the future.”

Adamczyk said Kevin Kucera Construction donated windows for children to paint, she received other donated supplies and bought some herself. Adamczyk said she is considering writing a grant to get more funding for the effort next year. So this summer was a way to see if there was a need and gather data about the local interest.

Some questions to resolve are the location and transportation for children to get there.

Norcross Elementary Principal Kassia MorrisSutton attended the camp this week — and brought snacks and water — and Adamczyk said she’s offered to open the school to the camp next summer. But the school is not within walking distance of Bella Apartments.

Adamczyk said she’d also like it to evolve into an after-school program.

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Family, friends come together to bury Loganville stabbing victims anything but.

Martin, 33, and children Isabel Martinez, 10; Dacota Romero, 7; DilHundreds of family lian Romero, 4; and Axel members and friends Romero, 1, died July 6 held on to each other as when wife and mother, they streamed into the Isabel Martinez, 33, lobby of St. Lawrence allegedly stabbed them Church in Lawrenceville in their home. She was to grieve around the five arrested and charged with coffins sitting in a circle. six counts of aggravated Hundreds of hands assault, five counts of touched the coffins that murder and five counts of belonged to Martin malice murder.

Romero and his four chilThe Romero family’s dren. Hundreds of arms cousins lived in the same wrapped around hundreds neighborhood, down the of bodies as the gathered street from where Martin mourners quietly helped and his children were each other comprehend killed. They stood by the tragedy in front of as first police and then them. It was a tearful but media swarmed into their peaceful send-off for a neighborhood, making family whose death was their family’s ordeal a

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stabbing. She couldn’t be at her family’s funeral.

She’s still in the hospital, although her family said in its statement Thursday that Diana is still “steadily improving.”

“She is surrounded by people who love and support her and will make sure that she is safe and all her needs are met,” according to the statement.

The family has asked A table at the back of St. Lawrence Catholic Church held that the public continue to pictures of the deceased members of the Romero family donate to their GoFundMe page, which will help Thursday evening. (Staff Photo: Cailin O’Brien) pay for Diana’s medinational story. tragic event,” according to cal expenses. The fund, On Thursday, the fam- a statement by the family. which raised more than ily asked for peace as “We ask that the public $36,000 as of Thursday they buried their loved please respect our privacy evening, also helped fund ones. in our time of mourning.” the family’s funeral.

“As you are aware, Diana Romero, 9, “We would like to our family has suffered a lived through the alleged thank you all for the out-

pouring of support and the continuous prayers and donations that have been given to our family through this unimaginable circumstance,” according to the statement.

“The love and kindness we have received from may has been a comfort to us in our time of grief.”

On Thursday, that love and kindness found its way into the Romeros’ funeral mass as friends and family grieved quietly together. Only the priest presiding over the mass broke the silence.

“We are going to be OK,” he said. “We are going to be OK because we are here together, and we are here with God.”

dead with his hands bound, hanging in The Gwinnett District a closet.

Attorney’s office intends Nicola to seek the death penalty was Nicola Sramek nearby, against a man accused of and her son, her lifetorturing and killing a James Sramek, less body mother and her son in a were killed last one-bedroom apartment in August. covered Norcross last year. in sheets.

Rickey Earl Taylor, 28, Officials also found items is accused of torturing including needle-nose pliers James Sramek, 29, and his and a knife that Taylor almother, Nicola Sramek, 61, legedly used on the victims. with a hammer and a knife Video surveillance from before killing them in their the complex showed Taylor home in the Barrington walking onto the property at Hills apartment complex off about 7:30 a.m. the day of Jones Mill Road in August. the murders and leaving in Gwinnett County police the afternoon. found James’ and Nicola’s “Detectives believe that bodies when they responded robbery was the motive for to a welfare check at their the murders,” Cpl. Deon apartment on Aug. 7. Fam- Washington said at the time. ily and friends had not “It is also believed that Tayheard from the mother and lor knew James Sramek.” son in days — and that was Officers found Taylor usual for the pair. that same Sunday less Officers found James than a mile away from the

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The notice calls the murder of both James and Nicola “outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible or inhuman in that it involved torture (and) depravity of mind.”

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Olson patiently awaits another shot in bigs Parkview grad had solid stint with A’s four times this year, and it was nice this last time to get some consistent at-bats,” the two-time As he expected, Matt Olson Daily Post Player of the Year is enjoying his time away from said. “I ultimately started evbaseball during the All-Star break ery day that I was up there. It’s following the first half of the nice to get into a routine, into a 2017 season. rhythm at the plate.

The Parkview grad had hoped “I didn’t feel the best at the that break would be in Oakland plate, but I still found a way to after his most recent stint in the put together some good at-bats major leagues with the Athletics. and see a few results. Obviously, But even though he is back I wanted a little better, but the in Triple-A with the Nashville main thing was just getting that Sounds after being optioned to feel of being in there every day the Pacific Coast League club and getting into the right routine.” on July 3, Olson is quite upbeat True, Olson actually made his during what can be argued is his major league debut with Oakmost memorable half-season thus land last year during the annual far in his professional career.

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Fronzak braving summer cancer battle Kylie Fronzak’s postsurgery doctor’s visit was supposed to be a formality, a quick appointment in the early stages of an exciting summer.

The 23-year-old had just finished a year of her dream job, working as a teacher, and had big plans for the coming months both personally and professionally. She endured vocal trouble throughout the 2016-17 school year as a seventhgrade social studies teacher at Trickum Kylie Middle, Fronzak but the surgery was expected to remove a problematic cyst and get her well for the 2017-18 school year, which was to include a new role as Trickum’s head girls basketball coach.

Instead, her doctor walked into the room with a concerned look on his face. He was followed by a woman she had never seen, in a business suit.

She found out soon the lady was a therapist, there to support Fronzak with the news the doctor was about to deliver — she had cancer of the larynx.

Prior to surgery, she was told there was less than a 1 percent chance the cyst was cancer. There was no major reason for concern, so she told her family she would go to the follow-up appointment alone.

“I could not breathe (when the doctor told me it was cancer),” Fronzak, her low voice still raspy, said this week. “I was crying. … You could tell in (the doctor’s) face he was very emotional. He said I’m the second-youngest he’s ever told, ‘You have cancer.’

I could tell he was very upset telling me. That affected me.”

The tears flowed more heavily when Fronzak’s father arrived at the doctor’s office. Other than that day, the former Mill Creek softball player has bravely tackled her challenge and has cried just one other time, when she was forced to make a change in her treatment plan.

Surgery is the ideal option to remove the squamous cell carcinoma, but it comes with the risk of permanent or long-term loss of voice. The family opted for Plan B — radiation treatments that began July 5 at Emory.

She gets the radiation daily Monday through Friday for a six-week period, 30 treatments in all. If the cancer responds well, there is a chance the doses could stop after 25 sessions.

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Oakland Athletics right fielder Matt Olson (28), a Parkview grad, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the White Sox on June 24 in Chicago.

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Miles Thompson talks to campers during Thursday’s Thompson Brothers Lacrosse Camp at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

First family of pro lacrosse holds Gwinnett camp to grow sport

By Collin Huguley Staff Correspondent

DACULA — At Rabbit Hill Park on Thursday, a distinguished lacrosse family held a camp to teach kids about the game that made them.

Thompson Brothers Lacrosse travels all over the country with the hopes of expanding the sport of lacrosse and teaching young

players about the history of the game and how they can improve. The main group of instructors includes Lyle, Miles and Jerome Thompson of the Georgia Swarm, in addition to their fourth brother Jeremy Thompson, of the Saskatchewan Rush, and cousin of the Thompson Brothers, Bill O’Brien of the New England Black Wolves.

TBL opened the twoday camp at the park Thursday. It included a morning session for players in grades 3-8 and an afternoon session for highschool players.

The team of lacrosse pros wants to teach the kids to play the game the right way and help them understand the background of the sport from the family’s proud

Iroquois roots.

“It’s important for us to spread the game of lacrosse in the way that it was traditionally meant to be played,” O’Brien said.

“It’s a game of respect. It is a game that was given to the Iroquois by the creator and we like to share that story with everyone.

So we travel all over North America to share the game with everyone.

And it only makes it right that we come down to Atlanta, where (the Georgia Swarm) have won the world championship.”

The Atlanta area has become a hotbed for youth lacrosse and that notion stood out amongst the instructors.

After going to a variety of areas and seeing a wide

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Shiloh working to establish stability in summer of change this summer dealing with plenty of changes.

From additions to the coaching staff to changing As he prepares to enter roles on that staff, there his third season as the head will be some new voices in football coach at Shiloh the Generals’ ears as they this fall, Ryan Andrews has try to improve upon last spent a good deal of time year’s 2-8 season. over the past two years “We’ve got six new trying to establish some coaches, including a new offensive coordinator, RegShiloh’s Devin Malcom (34) hits the open hole against continuity.

Yet, he and his players gie Mideau,” Andrews said.

South Gwinnett during last season’s game. (Photo: have spent a lot of time “I’ll call the defense. It is a Jamie Akoubian)

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lot of change because if we had to play this Friday, I’d probably start (as many as) 12 sophomores.”

Indeed, as many new faces as there will be on the sidelines and in the coaching booth this fall, there will also be plenty more on the field and in the locker room.

But that’s OK with

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Saturday: Denver Broncos cornerback and Peachtree Ridge grad Bradley Roby will host his inaugural NFL Skills Camp with some of his NFL friends at the Buford Youth Sports Complex. The one-day camp is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and registration opens at 8:15 a.m. Camp, open to ages 11 to 17, is limited to the first 200 participants, so online registration is encouraged at www.RobyNFLCamp.com. For more information, email rhyan@ elementsportsgroup.com.

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Aug. 4: Global Marketing Concepts and Eagle 7 will host the GMC Golf Tournament at Stone Mountain Golf Club to benefit the Shiloh High football program and the John and JeJuan Stewart Foundation. Sponsorships and playing spots are available. For more information, go to www. gmcgolfclassics.com.

Aug. 28: The Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation will host its second

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

For more information, email 2moons@bellsouth.net.

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Aug. 4-6: Moore Soccer Academy, led by former Parkview and Major League Soccer player Jason Moore, will host a three-day skills camp with Steamers FC at Bethesda Park. Under-8 to Under-12 sessions are from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 5 and 1 to 2 p.m.

Aug. 6 at a cost of $150.

Under-13 to Under-19 sessions are from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

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Aug. 6 at a cost of $200.

For registration or more information, contact Kenny Costello at 678-651-6533 or UGA0529@yahoo.com.

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Getting To Know ... Nick Gast As much as basketball has been a big part of his life, Nick Gast has looked for an opportunity to play a role in multiple sports.

After four seasons as head boys basketball coach at Parkview High School, the 37-year-old Valdosta native will take on that challenge as the school’s new athletics director, taking over for Mark Whitley, who left to take the job at George Walton Academy at the end of the school year.

He recently spoke with staff writer David Friedlander about such subjects as the challenges of his new job and what he’s looking forward to most about it.

DF: So you’re what, about two months into the new job now?

NG: Officially, I start July 24, but I’ve been doing the job all summer.

Mark’s last day was the last day of school, so I’ve kind of been doing the job since.

Nick Gast is the new athletic and activities director at Parkview, replacing Mark Whitley.

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NG: Of course, all of our coaches are running their programs full bore and expecting that from me. So as I’m kind of learning the job a little bit, I want to make sure I don’t let those coaches down. So that’s been the DF: Have you noticed biggest challenge. As I’m anything different thus figuring things out, I can’t far? I’d think that the biggest difference would come into this job and say, have to be that you’re not “I’m not going to do this or coaching summer basket- this,” I’ve got to do what’s best for those programs ball. right away. So being able NG: Right. Not having to come in and just dive summer basketball has right in and really start the definitely been different. job.

But again, now instead of just focusing on basketDF: Did Mark have ball as my one sport, it’s any advice for you on his the whole picture. So I’m getting to see all the sports, way out the door?

NG: Well, I’ll say this. I which I really like. It’s a have his number on speed great part of the job. dial, and I’m calling him DF: What other sports about five or six times a day. He’s probably going did you play when you to expect a salary. (laughs) were younger? In other words, what other sports Mark has been great. besides basketball do you Everything I call him with, he gives me the answer and consider yourself most then says, “What else do familiar with? you need?”

NG: In high school and college, I only played DF: I know you and basketball. But, you know, growing up, I played foot- your wife Traci have twins (Caleb and Caroball and baseball, all the line) who are how old usuals. And I love golf. now?

NG: Almost 5.

DF: So how has it been getting used to, or getting DF: So how has the to know coaches in, other job changed the amount sports that you’re not as familiar with and getting of time you get to spend with them? I guess on the to know exactly what one hand, you don’t have they need? to devote all that time NG: That’s been the and energy to coachbiggest part of it: hearing, but there are other ing what they need. In demands as the A.D. the past, obviously, they NG: To me, and what didn’t come to me with I’m excited about, is the that, they came to Mark. biggest difference is that So that’s been a learning I’m busy in a different curve. What things cost, what they need to run their way. I’m still going to be up here at the school programs. But two good things. One, we have great probably more than even before, but before I’d be coaches that know how to run their programs already. directly responsible for So I can just serve and sup- running a basketball pracport them. That’s a huge tice. So the kids couldn’t benefit. And also the fact be here. Now I’m going to I’ve got relationships with all these coaches. I know them and they know me, so it’s easy to come in and we can work together pretty quickly.

make this kind of jump in your career.

NG: That’s such a great question. Here’s the answer to that. I always did know I wanted to get into administration at some point, particularly as athletics director. I never thought it would come this soon. I thought I’d be coaching for many more years. The reason the timing (was right) now DF: Now I know you was because with Mark’s can’t play any favorites with sports, not even bas- retirement (and leaving for GWA), I love Parkview ketball, but there’s still got to be something about and I did not want to leave Parkview High School. So that first football season in other words, I wanted for an athletics director, to be an administrator, doesn’t there? but not necessarily at any NG: There absolutely other school in the state. is. I’m very excited about football season. Eric God- So the fact the job was open right now, and for all free is an amazing coach, and we’ve got a good team I knew, might never come this year. He’s doing great open again or for many, things with those guys. So many years, I thought the yeah, I’m very excited for timing was right. I really my first football season as feel like, and this is where my faith comes in, this is the athletics director. But where God wanted me at really in general, I’m just this time right now. And excited for my first sports season as athletics director. all the chips fell into place perfectly for me to be able to take over right now.

DF: We talked about how different it was for DF: Finally, you’ve alyou not coaching basketready spoken to what the ball this summer. How weird is it going to be not biggest challenges you’re going to face overall, but rolling out the ball rack what do you think the in the gym come Octobiggest challenges of the ber? new job are going to be NG: That is going to in terms of your teams be a strange feeling. I’m going to have to get used competing within your region and with Gwinnett to that. But … having Jon County?

Collins there running the NG: Obviously I’m program, I feel so great. biased, but I think GwinHe’s doing a great job already, and I can just rest nett County has the best easy knowing that he’s got athletics across the board in the state, and that’s what it under control. And I’m just going to stay back and makes it fun. I feel like … enjoy watching those kids I our three regions in the largest classification are love so much. three of the best. So being able to be athletics director DF: We probably in a program, particularly talked about this when you took the job, but take at a school like Parkview with all the tradition that us back a little bit and we have, it’s an honor to be talk about why you felt a part of this. like now was the time to be up here more in a supervising role, being at sporting events. So my kids can be here with me (sometimes). So what I’m really looking forward to is, just like Mark’s kids grew up at Parkview High School, I’m really looking forward to my kids growing up on the sports fields of Parkview High School.

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Acuna, G-Braves wallop Charlotte when Yoan Moncada hit an RBI single and Nicky CHARLOTTE, N.C. Delmonico hit a sacrifice — Ronald Acuna, Sean fly.

Kazmar, Dustin Peterson The Braves punctuated and Matt Tuiasosopo the blowout with four recorded three hits each runs in the sixth and six in in the Gwinnett Braves’ the seventh. In the sixth, 13-4 drubbing of CharPeterson hit a solo home lotte on Thursday. run, while Kazmar hit a Acuna homered and three-run home run in the singled twice, scoring seventh. three runs while driving Gwinnett right-hander in two. Kazmar homered, Matt Wisler (5-5) picked doubled and singled, driv- up a quality start and the ing in six runs. win after allowing two Gwinnett got on the runs on six hits over seven board first in the third innings. Opposing starter inning, scoring on a solo Tyler Danish (2-8) took home run by Acuna. the loss in the InternaAfter Gwinnett added tional League game after two runs in the fifth, allowing three runs and the Knights cut into the eight hits over five indeficit in the fifth inning nings.

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Lanier’s Brown, GAC’s Abernathy picked to attend SEC gathering

Gwinnett products Derrick Brown and Micah Abernathy were their colleges’ representatives at a joint meeting last week of the Southeastern Conference Student-Athlete Leadership Councils and the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee.

Brown, a Lanier grad, was one of five athletes from Auburn at the gathering of 68 young leaders from the conference schools. Abernathy, a Greater Atlanta Christian grad, was the representative from Tennessee.

The event featured a meeting with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, who led a discussion on a variety of topics chosen by the student-athletes. Former student-athletes Chris Draft and Freddie Scott II also spoke to the group, and SEC assistant commissioner Matt Boyer reviewed the SEC and NCAA governance structure and approved legislation for the 2017-18 school year. The meeting also included an emphasis on career development with SEC director of studentathlete engagement Misty Brown and Jametta K. White addressing the athletes.

The group also participated in community service projects at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge.

Lanier’s Sam to represent KSU at Big South Media Day

Lanier grad and current Kennesaw State linebacker Izzy Sam will be one of two Owls to represent the team during Big South Conference Football Media Day next Tuesday at the Charlotte City Marriott Center, the league announced Thursday.

The 5-foot-11, 221-pound redshirt senior, who was second on the team with 65 total tackles and added five tackles for loss and 1 1/2 sacks last year, will join quarterback Chandler Burks and head coach Brian Bohannon as part of the KSU contingent at the annual media event.

As part of the event, the conference will announce its annual preseason poll and preseason all-conference teams in a video presentation.

In addition, the Big South head football coaches will speak at the luncheon and the preseason players of the year will be recognized.

The preseason poll and preseason all-conference teams will first be posted on the Big South’s social media platforms, and later available online at www.

KSUOwls.com starting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Venus, Muguruza breeze into final

Venus Williams booked her place in the Wimbledon singles final for the ninth time — and first since 2009 — with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over Britain’s Johanna Konta on Thursday at the All England Club.

The straight-set win allowed Williams to become only the second 37-year-old in the Open Era (since 1968) to reach a major final, joining Martina Navratilova (1994 Wimbledon). The 10th-seeded American has five singles titles at Wimbledon and six doubles championships.

Williams will look to add to her trophy case when she squares off in Saturday’s final against 14th-seeded Garbine Muguruza, who needed only 64 minutes to post a 6-1, 6-1 triumph over Magdalena Rybarikova.

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Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry accepts the award for High School Athlete of the Year on behalf of his daughter, Buford’s Gabby Curry, during Thursday’s 12th annual Atlanta Sports Awards at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University in Atlanta. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Curry named prep athlete of year Buford grad among those honored at Atlanta Sports Awards

By Collin Huguley Staff Correspondent

Gabby Curry had as decorated a career as a high school volleyball player can.

A two-time state champion at Buford, Curry is the program’s all-time leader in digs and holds the single-season school record in kills. As a senior, Curry racked up individual accolades such as being named an Under Armour First-Team All-American and her second consecutive Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year Award.

Now playing volleyball at the University of Kentucky, Curry has gotten the cherry on top of a dominant career. She was named the 2017 High School Athlete of the Year at the Atlanta Sports Awards at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on Thursday night.

And she was honored in a setting with all of Atlanta’s brightest sports stars.

“To be a part of the birth of a child and you watch them grow up, you watch them achieve, and you watch, more importantly, their character,” Gabby’s father Buddy Curry said.

“She exemplifies all of the positives that they talk about with a high school athlete and what it takes to excel. Now she is taking it to the next level. I’m just blown away.”

Curry beat out Roswell football standout and Alabama commit Xavier McKinney and Pace Academy basketball star Wendell Carter Jr., who signed with Duke.

She ended a two-year drought for Gwinnett for the award crowning the

Buford’s Gabby Curry was named the 2017 High School Athlete of the Year at the Atlanta Sports Awards at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on Thursday night. (File Photo)

best high school athlete.

Curry is the first Gwinnett player since Diamond DeShields in 2014 to win the award. DeShields capped a three-year run for Gwinnett after Robert Nkemdiche and Alvin Kamara won in 2012 and 2013.

And to be among the major sports stars of Atlanta that were nominated for an award makes her father proud.

“When I look at the list of people up for these awards and my daughter’s name is on there, it makes me so proud,” Curry said.

“You know that you love your daughter but for her to achieve this, it is just incredible because she’s got a lot of God-given ability.

But what is great about her is the hard work ethic and the desire.”

The former Buford star was not able to attend the ceremony, as she was in Mexico to compete with the U.S. Women’s Volleyball Junior National Team but her father knows how

much winning the award means to her.

However, her responsibilities lie with representing her country at the 2017 FIVB Women’s Volleyball U-20 World Championships.

“I know that she would rather be here right now, to be really honest with you,” Curry said. “But she is a one step at a time type of person. She’s interested right now in being a producer and helping her teammates. So she is sad that she couldn’t be here, but she is also happy to be in Mexico right now.”

In other awards, Georgia running back Nick Chubb was named the Collegiate Athlete of the Year and longtime NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager received the Community Spirit Award.

But it was the franchises owned by Arthur Blank which made for a historic year for Atlanta sports.

From a Super Bowl appearance for the Atlanta

Falcons to the founding of Atlanta United, the city has experienced great excitement about its teams, in addition to new stadiums in SunTrust Park and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

And the success of the Falcons stole the rest of the show by how they captivated the city.

Dan Quinn was named the Coach of the Year over Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer and Phyllis Arthur, girls basketball coach at McEachern High School. Matt Ryan was named the Professional Athlete of the Year and the NFC championship victory over Green Bay won the Moment of the Year. All of those awards led to the Falcons being named the team of the year for 2017.

“The most important thing about last year, it was a great honor playing in the Super Bowl and a great honor having the wonderful season that we did for our franchise, but to me, personally, the greatest honor is that we now have, what I have envisioned for many years, which is a sustainable, winning organization,” Blank said.

In the final award of the night, Blank won the Lifetime Achievement Award and could not be more proud of where the Falcons, and the rest of the city, stands at this moment.

“Back to the years in ’96, we host the Olympics and the Braves won the World Series,” Blank said.

“Last year, when we made a run to the Super Bowl, there was great excitement there ... Atlanta has seen a lot of wonderful things on the sports scene since I have been here in 1978 and we look forward to being a part of it moving forward.”

Gwinnett trio headed to San Diego for Perfect Game

By David Friedlander

game makes it 13 since GAC grad, and current Miami Marlins reliever Drew Steckenrider, became the For much of the past first in 2008. decade, Gwinnett County They also tie for the has had a strong history largest Gwinnett continof having some of its top gent ever, matching the trio high school baseball talof Parkview’s Isiah Gilent participate in one of liam, Wesleyan’s Jahmai the sport’s top showcase Jones and Buford native events — the Perfect Game and King’s Ridge grad All-American Classic.

Brandt Stallings in 2014.

This year will be historic This year’s trio of in that respect, in more Banfield, Meadows and than one way, after three Weaver will also bring a of the county’s top rising lot of familiarity to the seniors — Brookwood’s festivities.

Will Banfield, Grayson’s For Meadows — who Parker Meadows and was a first-team All-CounSouth Gwinnett’s Cabera ty selection by the Daily Weaver — were selected to Post after hitting .393 with take part in the 2017 event four home runs, 19 RBIs, a next month, culminating 1.172 OPS, 27 runs scored with the 15th edition of and 12 stolen bases as an the game Aug. 13 at Petco outfielder and posting a 4-2 Park in San Diego. record with a 1.88 ERA The three Gwinnett rep- and 33 strikeouts in 30 resentatives in this year’s innings for the Rams this

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spring — it continues a family tradition.

His older brother Austin, currently in his fifth professional season with Indianapolis in the Triple A International League, played in 2012 Perfect Game All-American Classic.

And the younger Meadows is eagerly looking forward to heading to San Diego with such familiar faces as Banfield, whom he is a travel ball teammate with for the Team Elite travel program and Weaver, whom he has played against numerous times.

“I’m really excited to play with these guys,” said Meadows, who expects to focus more as an outfielder than a pitcher for the game.

“That’ll definitely make it even more fun.”

Banfield — who was also a Daily Post first-team All-County selection after

.409 with seven homers, 33 RBIs, nine doubles, a 1.194 OPS and 30 runs scored for the Broncos this spring — was also plenty excited to be headed to San Diego with people he knows well.

He is also somewhat familiar with the heavy schedule the Perfect Game entails besides the game after playing in the underclassmen version of the game a year ago.

“I went to San Diego last year, and I was hoping to make the cut this year,” the 6-foot, 195-pound catcher said. “I was able to watch the big game last year, and it was really cool to see that. I got to see a lot of what they got to do off the field as well as on the field, and I’m looking forward to that, too.

“Meadows is on my travel team. He’s the two-

hole hitter and I’m usually hitting in the three or four hole. So I’m usually hitting right behind him. It’s awesome to know someone. …

It’s great to have two other guys to talk to who are going through the same thing.”

Banfield (Vanderbilt), Meadows (Clemson) and Weaver (Georgia), who had a homer, 13 RBIs and 12 stolen bases for the Comets this past season, have all made college commitments already, though all three are also considered top prospects for the high school class of 2018 in next year’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

To that end, it has been a busy summer for all three, particularly Banfield, who is also scheduled to play in the 2017 Under Armour All-American game July 29 at Wrigley Field

in Chicago and was also selected, along with Mill Creek infielder/pitcher Davis Sharpe, as one of 40 players selected to attend the USA Baseball 18U National Team tryouts beginning Aug. 19 in Minneapolis.

But he says he is ready for the challenge that the heavy workload will bring.

“It’s going to be tough, but I’m glad that (Brookwood administration) and (Broncos) Coach (Titus) Martin are helping me,” said Banfield, who has recently been ranked at No. 3 among rising seniors by Perfect Game. “Hopefully, we can make it work out well.

“I’m blessed with the exposure and how (pro) scouts are looking at me, but I have to stay humble because there’s still a lot of work to be done. You can always get better.”

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Norcross’ Tardy 2-under at Women’s U.S. Open From Staff Reports BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Norcross grad Bailey Tardy said she was feeling good about the state of her game heading into the Women’s U.S. Open.

The 20-year-old amateur fired an opening round 2-under 70 to back that up Thursday.

She had just one bogey Bailey and three birdies in Tardy humid conditions where the heat index approached 100 degrees on the 6,668-yard course.

Tardy, heading into her junior season

at Georgia, is just four shots off Shanshan Feng’s leading 66.

Play was suspended at 4:29 p.m. due to threatening weather and resumed at 6:34. The final group still had six holes to play when darkness halted the round.

Amy Yang from South Korea sits alone in second place after shooting a 5-under par 67. Lydia Ko of New Zealand is another shot back after a 68 and shares third place with So Yeon Ryu from South Korea, who won this championship in 2011.

American Cristie Kerr, who won the Women’s Open 10 years ago, is at 69 along with South Koreans Minjee Lee, Sei Young Kim, and amateur Hye-Jin Choi.

Collins Hill grad Bayer not far off Rogers’ pace at State Am From Staff Reports

Jerome Thompson talks to campers during Thursday’s Thompson Brothers Lacrosse Camp at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula. (Photos: Karl L. Moore)

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AUGUSTA — Will Rogers of Evans leads the Georgia Amateur Championship after shooting a low opening round of 5-under-par 66 on Thursday at West Lake Country Club.

The 31-year-old finished the opening round one better than three players who finished at 4-under-par 67, including Chris Waters of Atlanta,

•From Page 1B range of skills from youth, TBL implemented a more advanced camp for the players here in Gwinnett because of the competition level that is present in the area.

“Here a lot of these guys are actively playing lacrosse and you can tell that they have a couple of years under their belts,” O’Brien said. “We teach a couple of different things for more elevated players like dodging, the art of the dodge, finishing inside, and quicker release shooting were the main focal points today.”

The Thompson brothers are especially popular in Gwinnett with it, obviously, being the home of the Swarm. After winning the championship, in particular, the brothers are feeling the love from the campers who look up to them as their idols in the sport.

“These kids are happy to see us, meet us, learn the game from us, hang out with us,” Miles Thompson said. “That is the best thing that excites me about these camps. These kids wanna be here and I’m here for them. I was taught to be

Jared O’Kelley of Canton and Tre Lamb of Macon.

David Noll Jr. of Dalton, a two-time Georgia Amateur champion, posted a 3-under-par 68.

After 18 holes, 20 players finished in red numbers.

Collins Hill grad Jacob Bayer, who just finished his freshman year at Georgia Southern, led the Gwinnett contingent with a 2-under that leaves him in a tie for sixth.

Duluth’s Owen Eamon

and Peachtree Corners’ Mike Cromer are 1-under.

West Lake Country Club is playing to 6,816 yards and a par of 71.

Entries were open to male amateur golfers who are GSGA members and residents of the state of Georgia.

The field of 144 players compete over 72 holes of individual stroke play with the field cut to the top 70 and ties after 36 holes.

Shiloh

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Bill O’Brien speaks with campers during Thursday’s Thompson Brothers Lacrosse Camp at Rabbit Hill Park.

there for the next generation and these kids are that.”

The overarching principle that the TBL team was taught in their upbringing was respect for the game and those around you.

That was one of the main focuses at the camp for the instructors, as they feel that with respect at the forefront, the young players will maximize their abilities and carry themselves better off of the field.

“We talk about respect a lot, whoever it may be,” Miles said. “Respect your stick, respect your elders, respect your opponent, respect the ref. We tell these kids that because it goes a

long way. That’s the biggest thing that I hope the kids walk away with.”

Another goal of the camp was to, simply, be a friend and mentor to the campers.

The family was there to show that they were also young athletes like the campers are. And that with some hard work and playing the game the right way, the sport of lacrosse can take some of those kids a long way.

“We’re here to inspire these young kids to want to be something great,” Jerome Thompson said.

“We want them to want to follow in our footsteps and achieve high goals.”

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how they both grow and become better.”

Andrews.

Despite all the changes “It’s not necessarily a to both the coaching staff and roster, Andrews points bad thing at all,” Andrews out that desire to estabsaid. “Our senior class is lish and maintain a sense small, and the junior class of continuity within the were all freshmen my first program begin and end year here. So with two with him. small classes at the top, With the Generals havyou sometimes have to ing gone through three cycle through the system. coaching changes in the The younger guys have all five years prior to his heard my voice (as head arrival, and with a lot of coach), and I like where — Shiloh head football coach coaching changes around we are.”

Ryan Andrews the county, the most imThe many newcomers portant goal for Andrews will be involved in battles is quite simple. for playing time in a host “The biggest thing is of positions this fall, perAnd Andrews says there haps none more intriguing are things he’s liked what convincing the team that I’m going to be here,” than at quarterback, where he’s seen from each durAndrews said. “You’re the Generals will look ing the Generals’ 7-on-7 always striving to better to fill a void left by the workouts this summer. yourself or your situation, graduation of last year’s “It’s been a bit up but I’m not looking for starter, D.J. Walker. and down with Vincent that next job. … Unless Rising sophomore because he’s so young,” Vincent Gassney, who Andrews said. “With Ivey, something drastic happens, I can honestly say I played primarily for Shihis strength is with his have no intention of going loh’s freshman and junior legs. varsity teams last year, “He’s got a good strong anywhere.

“That’s been a problem and senior Jase Ivey, who arm, but he’s still got a is back with the football long, baseball-like throw- at Shiloh with having a team after spending the ing motion that we’ve got new voice (often) and having to start over. We’ve last few years concentrat- to work on. Our scrimjust got to keep pushing ing solely on baseball mage with Peachtree forward and try to get betappear to be the leading Ridge (on Aug. 10) will ter each day.” candidates. be interesting. We’ll see Our senior class is small, and the junior class were all freshmen my first year here. So with two small classes at the top, you sometimes have to cycle through the system.

The younger guys have all heard my voice, and I like where we are.”

Olson •From Page 1B September roster expansion, and he had two other brief call-ups earlier this season.

However, the most recent call-up, which lasted 10 games from June 22 until last week, was clearly his most successful.

Despite hitting just .184 during the stretch, the 6-foot-5, 230-pounder displayed the type of power the A’s were looking for when they selected him with the 47th overall pick in the competitive balance A round of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. He socked four home runs, including the first multi-homer game of his career, and drove in nine runs in just 40 at-bats.

And as he mentioned, the fact that he started all 10 of those games helped strengthen his comfort level in facing major league pitching.

“The more normal it becomes, the easier it is to just relax and play the game,” Olson said. “When you’re playing every fourth or fifth day, you get a little more antsy at the plate.

This is my shot to prove something and put some

good at-bats together.

When you know you’re going to be in there every day, it relaxes you a little bit and you get a chance to produce easier.”

His future may have also gotten a boost with several starts in right field, showing the A’s some flexibility to play positions other than his normal first base.

“They haven’t necessarily told me face-to-face what they see me as,” Olson said. “But especially right now with the number of guys we have (in Oakland) that play the corner infield, I think it’s a way to get me into the lineup, playing right field. Obviously, I don’t think I’ll ever be a candidate for a Gold Glove in right field, but I play a good enough right field to make the routine plays and do nothing crazy out there. I do think ultimately, my glove is best at first base.”

Olson’s best outing during his recent call-up was a 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on June 24, when he went 2-for-3 with two homers — the first of his major league career — and four RBIs. But perhaps the most

Oakland Athletics right fielder Matt Olson (28), a Parkview grad, hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on June 28. (Photo: Shanna LockwoodUSA Today Sports)

special moment was when the Atlanta Braves went to the Oakland Alameda Coliseum from June 30 to July 2.

It not only included a chance to play against the hometown team he pulled for when he grew up in Lilburn and played for Parkview, but also a chance to catch up with Braves’ shortstop Dansby Swanson.

The heralded rookie was originally drafted by Colorado the same year Olson

was in 2012 before becoming the No. 1 draft pick by Arizona four years later, but opted to go on to play college ball at Vanderbilt, where he and Olson were supposed to be roommates before the latter signed with Oakland.

“We’d done a couple things together as far as in high school, all those showcases and stuff like that. We were going to go to Vanderbilt the same year,” Olson said. “It was definitely cool to be out

there playing against the Braves and seeing Dansby after a long time.”

The series with the Braves also provided his most memorable single moment of his most recent major league stint after his ninth-inning homer broke up the no-hit bid of Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz, and provided plenty of chatter from people close to him back home.

“I got a lot of texts from friends and family who are apparently still Braves fans,” Olson joked. “They were saying, ‘You had to do that to us?’ But at the same time, they were happy for me. It was really nice. I got a lot of support that night.”

Despite good numbers in his stay in Nashville during the first half — he hit .257 with 17 homers and 43 RBIs in 62 games — he was not selected to the Triple-A All-Star Game in Tacoma, Wash., which kept him from an opportunity to meet up with another old friend from home — Gwinnett Braves pitcher and Brookwood grad Lucas Sims.

“Oh yeah, that would’ve been pretty cool to face

him again,” Olson said of the 2012 Daily Post Pitcher of the Year, whom he faced several times in their respective high school careers, including the 2012 Class AAAAA state championship series between the two Gwinnett rivals.

“We haven’t crossed paths at all in the minors.”

In the meantime, Olson plans to come back to Nashville after the break and go about his business, while patiently awaiting his next opportunities in the majors.

“You know, right now I’m just going to take a few days off during the (All-Star) break and hit the reset button mentally and physically, and then just come (back) the way I approached the start of the season,” he said. “While I’m down in Triple-A, I’m there to show I want to play at the next level. If I get back up there, I’ll just do what I can to prove that I belong.

“I just can’t overthink things, and a lot of this stuff is out of my control.

So the only thing I can control is playing good defense and putting together good at-bats.”

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“She has been so positive,” said Nicole Gann, Fronzak’s best friend and former classmate at Mill Creek. “She has her days and her moments where it gets hard, but so far she’s just kicking butt, staying positive, going out and doing things. … She’s got a good group of people surrounding her, so that helps.”

Gann said Fronzak has wanted to be a teacher since an early age, which made the 2016-17 school year a special one.

After graduating from the University of Georgia, she landed the job at Trickum and also was a volunteer assistant coach with the girls basketball team.

She loved her students, her colleagues and the experience, even as her health woes gradually made life more difficult.

The hoarse voice originally presented during her student-teaching assignment, then slowly progressed during the school year. Through March, April and May, her voice would be gone for days, forcing her to teach by writing things on the board.

It took a full year for doctors to sort out the problem.

She began with her primary care doctor, then went to multiple ear, nose and throat doctors and specialists. Her current physician finally

Mill Creek High grad and Trickum Middle teacher Kylie Fronzak is battling cancer of the larynx this summer. (Special Photo)

discovered the issue, with the help of her prodding, was larynx cancer, which rarely affects those under 40 and typically is linked with tobacco use.

“He started like the other (doctors), that he really just thought it was allergies or something,” Fronzak said.

“I looked at him, cried, used curse words. I said I’m not leaving here until you help me. He tells me to this day he’s never had a patient question him like that. But he says he’s so glad I did. He told my dad I saved my own life because I wouldn’t give up.”

Fronzak now chuckles that she is the member of her family with vocal problems. One of her three siblings is Chris Fronzak, lead singer of the popular heavy metal band Attila, which is currently on the Vans Warped Tour.

“It’s ironic,” she said.

GWINNETT SWIM LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS “He screams every day for his job and I can barely have a conversation.”

While her brother’s summer is busy with a tour, Fronzak is just as active, despite her cancer diagnosis.

The three hours daily she spends on radiation treatment and travel, as well as the ensuing fatigue, make it hard, but she still goes to the gym daily.

She plays on a kickball team Thursday evenings, hangs out with friends and goes to church at 12Stone.

She also just finished her first semester of graduate school.

The plan is to return to teaching at the beginning of the school year if her recovery from treatment allows it. She was upset that she had to give up the head girls basketball coaching job at Trickum at the recommendation of her doctor, who said it would be too taxing at a key time in her recovery.

She is proceeding with her work for school, readying her lesson plans and her classroom for Year 2 in education. By the time she turns 24 in August, she hopes to be a cancer survivor.

“Me and all of her friends try and call her every day, every other day, to throw positivity at her,” Gann said. “But she really hasn’t needed it.

She’s rocking it out. I’m so proud of her.”

Will Hammock can be reached via email at will. hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com.

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2017 Gwinnett County Swim League Championships at Georgia Tech: COUNTY RECORDS Boys 9- and 10-year-olds 50 freestyle Isaac Saenz, Hanarry Estates, 27.61 Boys 13- and 14-year-olds 200 freestyle relay Cedar Creek, 1:29.52 (Wesley Carter, Christopher Scalzi, Brett Reason, Nathaniel Stoffle) 200 medley relay Cedar Creek, 1:42.18 (Nathaniel Stoffle, Wesley Carter, Christopher Scalzi, Brett Reason) 50 backstroke Nathaniel Stoffle, Cedar Creek, 24.84 50 freestyle Wesley Carter, Cedar Creek, 22.20 100 individual medley Nathaniel Stoffle, Cedar Creek, 53.73 Girls 15- to 18-year-olds 200 freestyle relay Wild Timber, 1:35.43 (Emma Alexander, Courtney Niemann, Sarah-Grace Thompson, Chantal Jordan) 200 medley relay Wild Timber, 1:46.41 (Sarah-Grace Thompson, Courtney Niemann, Emma Alexander, Chantal Jordan) Boys 15- to 18-year-olds 50 backstroke Aidan Stoffle, Cedar Creek, 23.20 50 breaststroke Jonathan Yang, Thunderbolts, 25.84 HIGH POINT-SCORERS

BY AGE GROUP 6-and-under Girls 1. Aria Noelle Mindley, Snellville, 45 2. Isabella Brassow, Rivermoore, 43 3. Charlotte Paulley, Apalachee, 38.5 4. Lily D’Aloisio, Apalachee, 35 5. Madeline Curtis, Connemara, 32 5. Emily Li, Mountain Park, 32 Boys 1. Nathan Terriot, Lansmoore, 48 2. Kolton Regina, Spalding Corners, 38.5 3. Christian Oates, Chateau Elan, 38 3. Kody Hawkins, Summit Chase, 38 5. Adam Tran, Jones Bridge, 36 5. Vinh Le, Lansmoore, 36 7- and 8-year-olds Girls 1. Kaela Heffner, Flowers Crossing, 69 2. Natalia Amescua, Maple Ridge, 65 3. McKenzie Jenny, Wild Timber, 61.5 4. Alexis Taylor, Wild Timber, 53 5. Adelina Thompson, Hamilton Mill, 50 5. Ella Waters, Morning View, 50 Boys

1. Wynn Skidmore, Chateau Elan, 72 2. Carson Waters, Rivermoore, 66 3. Tad Thompson, Wild Timber, 56 3. Parker Muse, Summit Chase, 56 5. Evan Parton, Spalding Corners, 55.5 9- and 10-year-olds Girls 1. Grace Zelenka, Chateau Elan, 65 2. Hattie Wasmuth, Fields, 63 2. Lillian Tong, Thunderbolts, 63 4. Hannah Jowers, Hanarry Estates, 62 5. Emma Reiser, Wild Timber, 56 5. Jenae Larrazabal, Wild Timber, 56 5. Alice Griffin, Spalding Corners, 56 Boys 1. Isaac Saenz, Hanarry Estates, 72 2. Thien Nguyen, Flowers Crossing, 66 3. Yuri Sago, Thunderbolts, 65 4. Noah Silvers, Flowers Crossing, 61 5. Alan Nguyen, Mountain Park, 58 11- and 12-year-olds Girls 1. Catherine Choate, Fields, 69 2. Jamison Tiller, Lansmoore, 68 3. Samantha Stoffle, Cedar Creek, 66 4. Charlotte Thompson, Wild Timber, 61 5. Audrey Privett, Hamilton Mill, 59 5. Jenna Taylor, Apalachee, 59 Boys 1. Benjamin Irwin, Daniel Park, 72 2. Phillip Lim, Lansmoore, 65 3. Matthew Scalzi, Cedar Creek, 63 4. Victor Alcoreza, Thunderbolts, 62 5. Graham Simmon, Connemara, 61 13- and 14-year-olds Girls 1. Jessica Parish, Daniel Park, 72 2. Caroline Irwin, Daniel Park, 65 3. Abby Wenham, River Oak, 64 4. Caroline Khan, Rivershyre, 62 5. Lauren Diehl, River Oak, 59 Boys 1. Wesley Carter, Cedar Creek, 72 1. Nathaniel Stoffle, Cedar Creek, 72 3. Sam Mauldin, Summit Chase, 61 3. Daniel Tran, Bright Water, 61 5. Christopher Scalzi, Cedar Creek, 60 15- to 18-year-olds Girls 1. Emma Alexander, Wild Timber, 72 2. Marianne Allard, Lansmoore, 68 3. Chantal Jordan, Wild Timber, 61 3. Sarah-Grace Thompson, Wild Timber, 61 5. Delaney Carlton, Hanarry Estates, 59 5. Hannah Mahaffey, Summit Chase, 59 Boys 1. Aidan Stoffle, Cedar Creek, 69 2. Jonathan Yang, Thunderbolts, 68 2. Jake Magahey, Hamilton Mill, 68 4. Andrew Huenniger, River Oak, 62 5. Bradley Dunham, Lansmoore, 61

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CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO: PWUP 17-06 Cured-in-Place Storm Pipe Relining Project VARIOUS LOCATIONS: Norcross, GA 30071 Proposals for Storm Pipe Relining will be received by the City of Norcross at the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks, 345 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 Friday, August 11th, 2017 by 10:00am.

Any proposals received after the designated closing time will be returned unopened.

This project intends to address metal storm pipes that are in need of repair in the City of Norcross and will extend the life of the storm pipes and culverts in the following vicinities: 1. Lanier Boulevard 2. Atlantic Boulevard 3. Cochran Drive 4. Queens Court 5. Exeter Circle The storm pipes are located on the accompanying maps. The quantities and sizes are summarized on the accompanying bid sheet.

The pipes are intended to be rehabilitated in place by the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method following the accompanying specifications.

Full details can be found at the following link: http:// www.norcrossga.net/bids. aspx?bidID=67 An original and one (1) paper copy a total of two (2) plus 1 copy of the proposal on CD in PDF or other electronic format of the proposal shall be submitted in sealed envelopes/packages addressed to Mary Beth Bender, Director of Public Works, Utilities & Parks / ACM, City of Norcross and marked Cured-in-Place Storm Pipe Relining Project / PWUP 17-06.

Proposers desiring information for use in preparing proposals may obtain a set of such documents from the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks Office, 345 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 Telephone (678) 4212069 or copies of the RFP NO: PWUP 17-06 requirements may also be obtained by sending an email request to Melissa Zeigler at melissa. zeigler@norcrossga.net.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The City further reserves the right to award the contract to the proposer whose proposal best complies with the RFP NO: PWUP 17-06 requirements.

Proposers may not withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date set for the opening thereof.

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JUVENILE COURT IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: J.W. File Number: 10053 Sex: Male Age: 11 DOB: 6-28-06 Case Number: 029-17-0473 A Child Under 18 Years of Age. NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Jerry Barbee, legal father of the subject child; and anyone claiming to have a parental interest in the minor child named above. The mother of said child is Camela McCann (Barbee).

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the above styled action seeking an order terminating parental rights to the above listed child was filed against you in the AthensClarke County Juvenile Court on May 19, 2017, and an Order for Service by Publication was entered by the AthensClarke County Juvenile Court on July 5th, 2017.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED to appear before the Juvenile Court of Clarke County, Georgia, located at 325 East Washington Street; Athens, Georgia, on the 29th day of August, 2017 at 9:00 o’clock, a.m. The hearing is for the purpose of determining whether or not your parental rights to the above listed child should be terminated.

A copy of the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights may be obtained from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court at 325 E. Washington Street, Room 115, Athens, Georgia, 30601, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. exclusive of holidays. A free copy shall be available to the parents.

Upon request, the copy will be mailed to the requester.

The child is in the present physical custody of AthensClarke County Department of Family and Children Services.

The general nature of the allegations is that the all parental rights to the above listed child should be terminated. Said order terminating parental rights is without limit as to duration and term

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minates all the parents’ rights and obligations with respect to the child and all rights and obligations of the child to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child by another, nor has the parent any rights to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that you lose all rights to the child and will neither receive notice nor be entitled to object to the termination of your parental rights to the above named child unless, within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you file: (1) A petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-283 et seq.; and (2) Provide notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Court in which this action is pending.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory they are permissible and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this court and serve upon Petitioner’s attorney, Randall H. Forester, P.O. Box 1985, Athens, Georgia, 30603, an answer or other responsive pleading within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication.

All concerned parties are informed that they are entitled to have an attorney represent them, and if a party is entitled to counsel during the proceedings, the Court will appoint counsel, at no cost if the party is unable, without undue financial hardship to employ counsel.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE Robin W. Shearer, Judge of the Juvenile Court.

This 5th day of July, 2017.

Regina Thomas Clerk, Juvenile Court Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Prepared and presented by: Randall H. Forester Special Assistant Attorney General State Bar Number: 269175 P.O. Box 1985 Athens, Ga 30603 913-496616, 7/7,14,21,28

ing Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Candidates must pay a qualifying fee of $189.00 for the office of the Mayor and $153.00 for the office of Council.

This Election will be held in the Dacula City Hall located at 442 Harbins Rd., Dacula, Georgia. The polls will open for the November 7, 2017 General Election at 7:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm. If no candidate receives a majority vote, then a Runoff Election will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the same location. Those residents desiring to vote in the election, who are not registered, must register no later than October 10, 2017. You must reside within the city limits of the City of Dacula to be eligible to vote in City elections.

NOTICIA PUBLICA ELECCION MUNICIPAL CIUDAD DE DACULA Se da aviso que el Martes, 7 de Noviembre 2017, una eleccion General Municipal llevara a cabo en la Municipalidad de Dacula en el Ayuntamiento de Dacula, 442 Harbins Road, para elegir al Alcalde y dos Concejales. Las oficinas están ocupadas por el alcalde Jimmy Wilbanks, la concejal Wendell Holcombe y la concejal Donna Peairs.

Aquellos que buscan calificar como candidatos deben presenter una Notificacion de Candidatura en la oficina del Superintendente de Elecciones en el Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula GA entre las horas de 8:30a.m. y 4:30p.m. empezando Lunes, 21 de Agosto 2017 y terminando Miercoles, 23 de Agosto 2017.

Los candidatos deben pagar una cuota de $ 189.00 para la oficina del Alcalde y $ 153.00 para la oficina del Consejo.

Esta Elección se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento de Dacula ubicado en 442 Harbins Rd., Dacula, Georgia.

Las encuestas se abrirán para la Elección General del 7 de Noviembre de 2017 a las 7:00 am y cerrarán a las 7:00 pm. Si ningún candidato recibe un voto mayoritario, entonces una Elección de Escapes se llevará a cabo el Martes 5 de Diciembre de 2017 en el mismo lugar.

Aquellos residentes que deseen votar en las elecciones, que no están registrados, deben registrarse antes del 10 de Octubre de 2017.

Usted debe residir dentro de los límites de la Ciudad de Dacula para ser elegible para votar en las elecciones de la Ciudad.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF QUALIFYING DATES FOR CITY OF LILBURN MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a General Election for the City of Lilburn will be held on November 7, 2017 at Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA for the offices of two Council Members (Posts 3 & 4). Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2-132(c) (3)(A), all persons desiring to run for office shall qualify in the office of the Municipal Superintendent (City Clerk), on the first floor of City of Lilburn City Hall, beginning August 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. and ending August 23, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. The qualifying fee for Council member is $105.00. The last day to register and be eligible to vote in this election will be October 10, 2017. The polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

If there is a need for a runoff election, the date of this election will be December 5, 2017. This said notice is given to satisfy the requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2132(d)(3).

NOTICIA PÚBLICA AVISO DE CALIFICACIONES PARA LA CIUDAD DE LILBURN ELECCIÓN GENERAL MUNICIPAL Se da aviso de que se realizará una Elección General para la Ciudad de Lilburn el 7 de Noviembre de 2017 en el Ayuntamiento de Lilburn, 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA para las oficinas de dos miembros del Consejo (Puestos 3 y 4).

De acuerdo con O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2-132 (c) (3) (A), todas las personas que deseen postularse calificarán en la oficina del Superintendente Municipal (City Clerk), en el primer piso de la Ciudad de Lilburn, a partir del 21 de Agosto, 2017 a las 8:30 am y terminando el 23 de Agosto de 2017 a las 5:00 pm El honorario que califica para el miembro del consejo es $ 105.00. El último día para registrarse y ser elegible para votar en esta elección será el 10 de Octubre de 2017. Las encuestas estarán abiertas el día de las elecciones de 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. Si hay una necesidad de una elección de segunda vuelta, la fecha de esta elección será el 5 de Diciembre de 2017. Este aviso se da para satisfacer los requisitos de O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2–132 (d) (3).

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40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: Utility Trailer VIN NO VIN LICENSE PLATE NO. TL094L6 COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above trailer was initially removed from North Berkley Lake Road and Pleasant Hill Road located in Duluth, Georgia. 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 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: 2014 Jonway Gator Sports Scooter VIN LH1TLBBN6DB001561 LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above scooter was initially removed from 1414 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, 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 scooter 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: Boat Trailer VIN NO VIN LICENSE PLATE NO. GA5787 (GA) COLOR WHITE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above trailer was initially removed from 998 Falconcrest Drive located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-3811140 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. 928-497537, 7/14,21

2. Response actions to the asbestos-contained materials, selected by the Buford City Schools.

3. Plans for re-inspection, periodic surveillance and operation and maintenance programs.

4. Public Notification procedures Anyone interested in reviewing this plan should contact the Buford City School System at (770) 945-5035.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF DACULA Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, a General Election will be held in the City of Dacula at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, Georgia to elect a Mayor and two members of the Council. The offices are currently occupied

by Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks, Councilman Wendell Holcombe and Councilwoman Donna Peairs.

Those seeking to Qualify as a Candidate in the Election must file Notice of Candidacy with the Municipal Election Superintendent at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, Georgia between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning Monday, August 21, 2017 and endi

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: 381 PIKE BLVD, STE E16, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VIN# 3VWJM71K19M170201 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by 07-06-2017.

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ABANDONED VEHICLES: RE: Tow Dolley Trailer VIN NO VIN LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above trailer was initially removed from Zoar Road and Centerville Highway located in Snellville, Georgia. 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 trailer is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 4

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTIFICATION The Buford City Schools AHERA Management Plan is available for public inspection upon request at the Buford City School System Board of Education Office, 2625 Sawnee Avenue, Buford, GA 30518.

This notification is provided to fulfill the requirement of section 763.93(4) of the AsbestosHazard Emergency Response Act, 40 CFR Part 763, October 30, 1987. All interested parents, teachers, employees or other persons are invited to review the plan which includes the following items: 1. Location, amounts and types of asbestos-contained materials in all schools and support buildings.

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Honda Accord 1HGCM56693A084135 19 2006 Ford Fusion 3FAFP08136R236451 20 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ML32A3HJ9FH001973 21 2004 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62K34ZA51244 22 2003 Cadillac CTS 1G6DM57N130134317 23 2003 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K33U720556

There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Ye a r Make Model VIN

26 2008 Lexus IS 250 JTHBK262485079127

1 2005 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K85U390738

27 2000 Toyota Sienna 4T3ZF13C1YU216917

2 2006 Marsen 4-Wheeler LMHSCKL1861031702

28 1984 Pontiac Parisienne 2G2AT69H8E9718548

3 4x8 Utility

29 2013 Utility Scooter L8YTCAPX7DM500203

Trailer

4 1998 Isuzu Trooper JACDJ58X4W7904543 5 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM56867A139034 6 1996 Honda Accord 1HGCD5636TA046738 7 2002 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D22L664766 8 1985 BMW 528e WBADK8307F9545491 9 2003 Ford Windstar 2FMDA53433BB22716 10 2002 Toyota Camry 4T1BE30KX2U051252 11 1996 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NE52M6TC848833 12 2003 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28T93C687398 13 2002 Lexus ES 300 JTHBF30G025006133 14 2005 Dodge Neon 1B3ES56C15D152949 15 2008 Hyundai Elantra KMHDU46DX8U302368 16 2002 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL55R82N315785 17 1995 GMC Safari 1GKDM19W1SB560107 18

2003

24 2001 Honda Civic 2HGES25771H554698 25 1997 Dodge Intrepid 2B3HD46T7VH640730

30 2006 Mazda Mazda5 JM1CR293460109629 31 1996 Dodge Avenger 4B3AU52N2TE430991 32 2006 Chrysler 300 2C3LA43RX6H298254 33 2010 Honda Civic 2HGFA1F33AH503518 34 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG2258YA001627 35 2001 GMC Jimmy 1GKCS13W712142420 36 1999 Ford E-150 1FTRE1424XHB07669 37 2002 Utility Scooter LB2TAB15521G11152 38 2002 Saturn Lw200 1G8JU84F12Y538100 39 1999 Jeep Cherokee 1J4GW68NXXC784836 40 2004 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E34C896831 41 2007 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K57U625468 42 2003 Jaguar S-Type SAJEA03TX3FM48340 929-495318, 6/30,7/7,14,

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PUBLIC SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD AT BUFORD SUPERIOR SELF STORAGE 1600 FRENCH BLVD. BUFORD, GA 30518 PH 770-945-6833 FAX 770-945-6870 On July 15th, 2017 at 11 a.m., the following unit’s contents will be sold in accordance with the GA Self Storage Facility Act (GA. 104-213) Unit No. and Contents: 221–Jesse Velez–Motorcycle, misc. tools & household items.

235–Lynne Wiese–Yard tools & furniture, misc. household items.

265–Del Rusher–Brass bed, bicycle, stereo, bins, boxes, misc.

351–Christina Martin–Animal cages & supplies, misc. household items.

409–Ana Diaz–Sid by side fridge/freezer, dining room chairs.

410–Ana Diaz–Side table, step ladder, bins, bags, misc.

633–Shawn Welch–Filing Cabinet, desk chair, interior door, shovels, post-hole digger, cooler, sprayer, misc. tools.

654–Angelica Hemphill– Mag wheels & tires, luggage, designer hand bag.

713–Don Shubert–2 lazyboy chairs, collectable pottery, art work, holiday decorations, misc. furniture.

720–William Rose–Kitchen table & chairs, misc. household items.

294–Buford SSS–misc. household, toys, bins, boxes.

256–Buford SSS–misc. collectables, tools, bins, boxes.

257–Buford SSS–furniture, misc. household.

276–Buford SSS–dirt bike/ parts, quad four-wheeler/ parts, furniture, kids items.

UNITS WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW UNITS FROM THE SALE AND REJECT BIDS. UNITS MUST BE CLEANED AND VACATED WITHIN 48 HOURS. CASH OR CREDIT CARD SALE ONLY, NO CHECKS. 929-496551, 7/7,14

PUBLIC SALE In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at Life Self Storage located at: 2655 Langford Rd. Norcross, Ga. 30071, 770-242-0468; And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on TUESDAY, JULY 25TH, 2017, @ 10:00 AM. SPACE NO.; CUSTOMER NAME; INVENTORY Space No. Customer Name Inventory 111 Simeon Collins Household Goods/Furn/Tools Appliances TV Stereo Equip

Kia Sorento KNDJD733735079259 7 2000 BMW 323i WBAAM3331YKC66840 8 2005 Chevrolet Uplander 1GNDV23L65D177289 9 2004 Cadillac CTS 1G6DM577240123121 10 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II SALTY15432A748965 11 1987 Lincoln Town Car 1LNBM82F9HY659023 12 2005 BMW 325i WBAET37465NJ86643 13 2001 Nissan Altima 1N4DL01D01C116931 14 2004 Ford Focus 1FAFP36384W184685 15 1995 Ford F-150 1FTEX15N9SKB40731 16 2006 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E06C803198 17 2003 Dodge Neon 1B3ES56C83D170362 18 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty 1FTWX33S2XEE16701 19 2003 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28Y13C666007 20 2015 Chrysler 200 1C3CCCAB7FN590669 21 1998 GMC Savana 1GTFG25M3W1075873 22 2005 Nissan Quest 5N1BV28U25N105741 23 2004 Cadillac CTS 1G6DM577440133486 24 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG5653XA020984 25 1994 Honda Civic 1HGEJ2229RL013677 26 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG56652A033026 27 2000 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K6YU658565 28 1997 Chrysler Sebring 3C3EL55H1VT528606 29 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2G1WW12E929250636 30 1998 Dodge Caravan 2B4GP45G5WR742770 31 1996 Lincoln Town Car 1LNLM81W0TY696203 32 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 2D4GP44393R160347 33 2008 Honda Civic 1HGFA16898L086415 34 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 2P4GP4437VR262855 35 2003 Saturn VUE 5GZCZ63B43S841863 36 2002 Ford Ranger 1FTYR14E32PB62672 37 2005 Jeep Liberty 1J4GK58K25W600139 38 2010 Hyundai Elantra KMHDU4AD7AU024106 39 1998 Ford Explorer 1FMZU32P4WUA38240 40 1991 Toyota Supra JT2MA70M7M0157680 41 1997 Chrysler Town & Country 1C4GP64L3VB305179 42 2001 Honda Civic 1HGEM21931L047642 43 2000 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL1856YH529701 44 1999 Ford Expedition 1FMPU18L9XLA91734 45 1994 Ford F150 1FTDF15Y6RNB39683 46 1992 Honda Accord JHMCB7554NC023435 47 2005 Cadillac STS 1G6DW677550164019 48 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 1G2NF52F33C168905 49 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GZ78Y7VC619685 50 2003 Hyundai Tiburon KMHHN65F33U027884 51

2001 Honda Civic 2HGES26721H546104 52 2000 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28TXYC551871 53 2002 Honda Civic 2HGES16582H503767 54 2008 Hyosung GT25R Motorcycle KM4MJ527491604175 929-496953, 7/14,21,28

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 JULY 22, 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 22 JULY 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 2007 Anderson LS58 Utility Trailer 4YNBN08117C051435 2009 Nissan Maxima 1N4AA51E49C809088 1998 Kawasaki KX250 Dirtbike JKAKXMKC3WA033610 2015 Dodge Dart 1C3CDFAA0FD404210 1989 Chevrolet P30 Motorhome 1GBKP37W2K3309894 2001 Lexus GS 300 JT8BD69SX10124605 2010 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WA5EKXA1250262 2005 Toyota Camry 4T1BE30K35U518337 1994 Chevrolet C1500 2GCEC19K9R1208354 2006 Honda Civic 1HGFA16886L040314 2005 Volvo XC90 YV1CZ592851172566 2003 Hyundai Sonata KMHWF25S83A740114 2003 Acura MDX 2HNYD18883H541847 2004 Honda CBF1000 JH2SC57054M005879 1995 Chevrolet 4000 Box Truck J8BC4B1K1S7016920 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300TD WDBJF25H2XA924455 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BN51HXJR138906 Homemade Trailer NO VIN 2012 Nissan Versa 3N1CN7AP7CL867974 1997 Nissan Pickup 1N6SD11S4VC416719 1996 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR05S5TW039290 2003 Nissan Maxima JN1DA31D83T504786 1997 Chevrolet C1500 1GCEC14W4VZ227132 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1G3WS52H1YF114649 2004 Hyundai Sonata KMHWF35H04A018826 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2G1WW12E439266759 *** REBUILT *** 2011 Hyosung GT250 KM4MJ5276B1700329 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WR544141181537 1994 Lexus LS 400 JT8UF11E2R0190346 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG1644WA033273 1986 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BL69H6GY132308 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 1G6EL1338LU617784 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WP522341278567 2007 Dodge Caliber 1B3HB48B47D522287 2012 Ford Fiesta 3FADP4EJ0CM171439 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GX48SX2C116678 2001 Dodge Stratus 1B3AJ46U11N535640 1992 Dodge Dakota 1B7FL26X6NS515386 1997 Nissan Maxima JN1CA21D8VT814915 2003 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K13U170418 2004 Hyundai Tiburon KMHHN65F34U108921 929-497540, 7/14,21

NOTICE On 07/26/2017 at 11 Am StoreSmart Self Storage located at 2914 Buford Dr. Buford, GA. 30519 will conduct a public auction of the following: Unit #’s 2033 & 2036, Reginald Harris, Washer, Dryer, baby crib, boxes, speakers, vacuum, and tires.

Unit # 2075, Ezria Richardson, Bed, Weights, cloths.

Unit #2132 Gale Bremner, Bike, bed, dresser, boxes.

Unit # 3035, Christian Blythe, chair, lamp, dresser. Unit # 4037, Terryann Thompson, Bike, lamps, rug. Unit # 4068, Alena Marbury, Deep freezer, table, boxes, tv. Unit #4113, Michael Hayter, Bike, Weights, Boxes. Unit # 4167, Esther Duvernay, Washer, Bed, couch, movies.

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205 Nicholas Martin Household Goods/Furniture/ Office Furn/Machines/Equip./ TV Stereo Equip 252 Alfredo Ambrosini Household Goods/Furniture 434 Reid M. Glass-Anderson Household Goods/Furniture 929-496552, 7/7,14 THE GWINNETT DAILY POST NEWSPAPER AD PUBLISH DATES: 07/07/2017 AND 07/14/2017 LIFE STORAGE STORE 413 875 MARATHON PARKWAY LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 AUCTION DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM Note: B e l o w you will find the Space Number(s),and Customer’s Name for the next auction at Life Storage (413) This printed list is provided in addition to the signed Form F-026, and is intended to clarify the spelling of all names submitted for the requested ad.

If there are any questions regarding the spelling of the customer’s name please call the Manager at (678) 2421441.

Space No. C u s t o m e r Name Inventory 1023 Cislyn Brown Household Goods/Furniture, Pther:Boxes.

1052 Cislyn Brown Household Goods/Furniture.

2140 Barbara Fears Household Goods/Furniture.

3055 Jessica Alexander Household Godds/Furniture.

3096 Marilyn Morris Household Goods/Furniture.

3100 Camille Burch Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes.

3187 Lisa Hundley Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/ Appliances, Landscaping/ Construction Equip.

4008 Joi R Rember Household Goods/Furniture.

4058 Larry Herron Household Goods/Furniture, Other:bike,toys,clothes.

4149 Larissa Williams Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment,Tools/Appliances.

929-496527, 7/7,14 NOTICE Scotty’s Thrifty Storage–Duluth shall conduct a public sale on the following spaces at 3280 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 on Thursday July 27th, at 3:00 p.m.

Unit B24 Joe Beck Unit is said to contain lamps, shelves, tables, chairs, pictures, fireplace tools, garbage bags, boxes and tubs.

Unit D12 Carolyn Rich Unit is said to contain furniture/chests, tables, headboard, ironing board, suitcases, clothes, tubs, garbage bags and boxes.

929-497868, 7/14,21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on AUG 4TH @ 3:00 Said Vehicles are located at: 4095 Pleasant Hill Road VIN# WBAWL73528P178073 2008 BMW 335I VIN# WDDDJ72X77A094308 2007 MERBNZ CLS550 Sale will be held at 11:00 on 8-4-17 Location: 4796 Hwy 78 Lilburn, GA 30047 VIN# WBAET37412NG78169 02 BMW 325i Sale will be held at 12:15 on 8-4-17 Location: 1386 Indian Trl-Lilburn Rd #100 NORCROSS, Ga. 30093 VIN# 2C3KA43R76H159503 2006 Chrysler 300 Sale will be held at 1:45 on 8-4-17 Location: 1400 Pleasnat Hill Rd #A Lawrenceville, GA 30044 929-497515, 7/14,21 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: #; Year; Make; Model; VIN 1 1997 Toyota Camry 4T1BF22K4VU022466 2 Utility T796203 3 1991 Chevrolet C2500 1GCFC24K0ME217145 4 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMRU15L8YLA78343 5 2005 Pontiac Sunfire 3G2JB12F65S114675 6 2003

ZONINGS NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the public that the City of Grayson will adopt an amended/updated Official Downtown Development Authority/Uptown Grayson Overlay District Boundary Map of the City of Grayson, GA. A Public Hearing on the proposed map will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Grayson Senior Center on Monday, July 31st, 2017 at 6:00 PM and before the Mayor and City Council in the Grayson Senior Center on Monday, July 31st, 2017, at 7:00 PM. The public is invited and encouraged to attend these meetings.

934-497523, 7/14 THE CITY OF NORCROSS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by Mayor & Council on Monday August 7th, 2017 at 6:30 pm in City Council Chambers for the due process of the following.

SUP2017-0002, Special Use Permit for the property addressed at 5161 Brook Hollow Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30071 for the purpose of a Special Use Permit to allow the business occupancy of said facility as a place of worship for religious practice.

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

934-497867, 7/14 GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. SUP2017-00027 — APPLICANT: VERONICA ILENRE; OWNER: VERONICA ILENRE; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A R-100 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PERSONAL CARE HOME (FAMILY); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 052 PARCEL 023; 400 BLOCK OF PATTERSON ROAD; 1.05 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZC2017-00016 — APPLICANT: MONTECITO DEVELOPMENT LLC; OWNER: ANNIE C. RAWLINS; REZONING OF RA-200 TO C-2; CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL PUMPS; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 117 PARCEL 024; 2300 BLOCK OF DULUTH HIGHWAY; 2.6 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS RZC2017-00018 — APPLICANT: TAYLOR & MATHIS PROPERTIES V, LLC, C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: PINEBLOOM GWINNETT I, LLC, POINTBRAND II, LLC, POINTEBRAND III, LLC, & HORIZON POINTE, II, LLC; REZONING OF R-ZT TO M-1; LIGHT INDUSTRIAL OFFICE/ WAREHOUSE; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 173 PARCEL 004; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 172 PARCELS 015 & 017; 400 BLOCK OF HORIZON DRIVE; 3000 BLOCK OF SPRIGGS ROAD; INTERSTATE 85 (NORTHBOUND); 47.87 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS RZC2017-00019 — APPLICANT: PARAN HOMES, LLC, C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: GRAYSON DEVELOPMENT, LLC & RES-GA LTV, LLC; REZONING OF O-I & C-2 TO C-2; COMMERICAL/RETAIL DEVELOPMENT (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 156 PARCELS 005 & 269; 2700 BLOCK OF LOGANVILLE HIGHWAY; 3000 BLOCK OF OAK GROVE ROAD; 9.25 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER RZR2017-00012 — APPLICANT: PARAN HOMES, LLC, C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: GRAYSON DEVELOPMENT, LLC & RES-GA LTV, LLC; REZONING OF O-I & C-2 TO R-SR; SENIOR ORIENTED RESIDENCES; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 156 PARCELS 005 & 269; 3000 BLOCK OF OAK GROVE ROAD; 29.97 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER RZM2017-00006 — APPLICANT: ROCKLYN HOMES, INC., C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: GRID PROPERTIES, LLC, GLORIA RAWLINS STILL, & STILL LAKE NURSERY, INC. C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; REZONING OF C-2 & RM TO R-TH; TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 108 PARCELS 002, 014 & 077; 700 BLOCK OF SCENIC HIGHWAY; 600 BLOCK OF OLD SNELLVILLE HIGHWAY; 15.5 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER RZM2017-00007 — APPLICANT: JUNEBUG PROPERTIES LLC (SOUTH) C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNERS: JUNEBUG PROPERTIES LLC & BRITT & CAMP C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; REZONING OF C-2 TO R-TH; TOWNHOUSES; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 068 PARCELS 007 & 007A; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 051 PARCELS 008, 008A, & 093; 3100 BLOCK OF EVERMORE NORTH BOULEVARD; 30003100 BLOCKS OF STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY; 9.82 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER RZM2017-00008 — APPLICANT: JUNEBUG PROPERTIES LLC (NORTH) C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNERS: JUNEBUG PROPERTIES LLC C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; REZONING OF R-100 TO R-TH; TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER R

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REDUCTION); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 068 PARCELS 013, 092 & 100; 3100 BLOCK OF EVERMORE NORTH BOULEVARD; 5.90 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER RZR2017-00011 — APPLICANT: HOME SOUTH COMMUNITIES, LLC, C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNER: JOHN T. LAMB; REZONING OF RA200 TO OSC; SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 136 PARCEL 001; 2400 BLOCK OF SUNNY HILL ROAD; 2500 BLOCK OF MORGAN ROAD; 86.15 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00034 — APPLICANT: THE DAVIS GROUP C/O MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP; OWNERS: LONGBOAT HOLDING COMPANY, LLC & THE SANFORD H. ORKIN REVOCABLE TRUST; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 035 PARCEL 007; 5000 BLOCK OF SUGARLOAF PARKWAY; HIGHWAY 316 (EASTBOUND); 4.95 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00030 — APPLICANT: JACQUELINE HULEY; OWNER: JOE GARGIULO; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A R-100 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PERSONAL CARE HOME; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 042 PARCEL 012; 1300 BLOCK OF TREE LANE; 1.89 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER P&D PC TBL 8-1 934-497802, 7/14

Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, Gwinnett County, State of Georgia, containing 0.2068 acre (9.008 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies) and the Easterly rightof-way line of Britt Street (40 foot right-of-way, formerly known as Greenwood Avenue) and proceeding thence; running along said right-of-way line of Britt Street, S 08º59’14” E a distance of 74.40 feet to a point, thence; continuing along said right-of-way, S 10º11’14” E a distance of 224.90 feet to a ½” rebar found and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, S 47º29’21” E a distance of 184.70 feet to a 5/8” rebar found, thence; running S 72º23’39” W a distance of 112.49 feet to a 5/8” rebar found located on said Easterly right-of-way of Britt Street, thence; running along said right-of-way, N 10º19’25” W a distance of 161.45 feet to a ½” rebar found, said point being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described Tract or Parcel of Land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of Survey entitled “Boundary & Topographic Survey for FMR Investments”, prepared

by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778. Said Map or Plat bears the date of May 22, 2017.

AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 1.3109 acres (57,103 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a ½” rebar found located at the intersection of the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20, also known as Loganville Highway, formerly known as Wood Valley Road (right-ofway varies) and the Westerly right of way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies), and proceeding, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20 and following said right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue, S 06º37’55” W a distance of 122.18 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; continuing along said right-of-way, S 19º41’29” W a distance of 30.84 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, N 59º28’37” W a distance of 9.63 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running S 19º41’25” W a distance of 29.93 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running N 59º21’16” W a distance of 260.53 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running S 58º55’15” W a distance of 98.88 feet to a ½” rebar found located on the Northeasterly right-of-way line of Britt Street, formerly known as Greenwood Avenue (right-ofway varies), thence; running along said right-of-way line of Britt Street, N 08º28’20” W a distance of 64.91 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running and leaving said rightof- way, N 58º51’14” E a distance of 87.58 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running N 30º59’45” W a distance of 54.53 feet to a nail found in the asphalt pavement, thence; running N 59º35’40” E a distance of 125.17 feet to a nail found in the asphalt pavement located on said Southwesterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20, thence; running along said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20, along an arc of a curve to the left of a radius of 4,675.19 feet an arc length of 242.75 feet (said arc being subtended by a chord with a bearing of S 58º16’07” E a chord length of 242.73 feet) to a ½” rebar found and the POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH : EASEMENT AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 0.0065 acre (283 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a ½” rebar found located at the intersection of the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20, also known as Loganville Highway, formerly known as Wood Valley Road (right-of-way varies) and the Westerly right of way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies), and proceeding, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20 and following said rightof-way line of Pine Grove Avenue, S 06º37’55” W a distance of 122.18 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; continuing along said right-of-way, S 19º41’29” W a distance of 30.84 feet to a ½” rebar found and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence; continuing along said rightof-way line, S 19º41’27” W a distance of 29.93 feet to a point, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, N 59º28’04” W a distance of 9.63 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running N 19º41’25” E a distance of 29.93 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running S 59º28’37” E a distance of 9.63 feet to a ½” rebar found located on said rightof-way line of Pine Grove Avenue and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above Tracts or Parcels of land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of survey entitled, “Boundary Survey for TRIP Partners, LLC”, prepared by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S. Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778. Said Map or Plat bears the date of November 5, 2016. AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 0.2540 acre (11,063 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a nail found in the asphalt pavement at the intersection of the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 84, also known as Grayson Parkway, formerly known as Lake Shore Drive (right-of-way varies) and the Easterly right-of-way line of Britt Street, formerly known as Greenwood Avenue (rightof-way varies) and proceeding, thence; running along said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 84, N 59º31’43” Ea d

distance of 80.47 feet to a point, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, S 30º48’36” E a distance of 72.12 feet to a ½” rebar found leaning and disturbed, thence; running S 59º35’40” W a distance of 47.14 feet to a nail found in the asphalt pavement, thence; running S 30º59’45” E a distance of 54.53 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running S 58º51’14” W a distance of 87.58 feet to a ½” rebar found located on said rightof-way line of Britt Street, thence; running along said right-ofway line of Britt Street, N 07º47’56” W a distance of 138.32 feet to a nail found in the asphalt pavement and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above Tract or Parcel of land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of survey entitled, “Boundary Survey for TRIP Partners, LLC”, prepared by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S. Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778.

Said Map or Plat bears the date of November 5, 2016.

AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 0.0498 acre (2,168 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a nail found in the asphalt pavement at the intersection of the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 84, also known as Grayson Parkway, formerly known as Lake Shore Drive (right-of-way varies) and the Easterly right-of-way line of Britt Street, formerly known as Greenwood Avenue (rightof-way varies) and proceeding, thence; running along said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 84, N 59º31’43” Ea distance of 80.47 feet to a point, said point being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence; continuing along said right-of-way line, N 59º31’43” E a distance of 30.05 feet to a point, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, S 30º48’35” E a distance of 72.16 feet to a point, thence; running S 59º35’40” W a distance of 30.05 feet to a ½” rebar found leaning and disturbed, thence; running N 30º48’36” W a distance of 72.12 feet to a point located on said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 84 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above Tract or Parcel of land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of survey entitled, “Boundary Survey for TRIP Partners, LLC”, prepared by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S. Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778.

Said Map or Plat bears the date of November 5, 2016.

AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 0.6303 acre (27,455 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a ½” rebar found located at the intersection of the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20, also known as Loganville Highway, formerly known as Wood Valley Road (right-of-way varies) and the Westerly right of way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies), and proceeding, thence; running and leaving said rightof-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20 and following said right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue, S 06º37’55” W a distance of 122.18 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; continuing along said rightof-way, S 19º41’29” W a distance of 30.84 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; continuing along said right-of-way, S 19º41’27” W a distance of

29.93 feet to a point, thence; continuing along said rightof-way line, S 59º30’56” E a distance of 29.96 feet to a ½” rebar found and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence; continuing along said right-of-way line, S 19º42’29” W a distance of 31.30 feet to a point, thence; continuing along said rightof-way line, S 58º27’25” W a distance of 195.35 feet to a point, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, N 08º33’21” W a distance of 262.52 feet to a point, thence; running S 59º21’16” E a distance of 221.17 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running S 59º28’04” E a distance of 9.63 feet to a point located on said right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue, thence; running along said right-of-way line, S 59º30’56” E a distance of 29.96 feet to a ½” rebar found and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above Tract or Parcel of land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of survey entitled, “Boundary Survey for TRIP Partners, LLC”, prepared

by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S. Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778. Said Map or Plat bears the date of November 5, 2016. AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 0.7049 acres (30,707 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete right-of-way monument found located at the mitered intersection of the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20 (right-of-way varies, also known as Loganville Highway, formerly known as Wood Valley Road) and the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies) and proceeding thence; running along said right-of-way line of Georgia Highway No. 20, S 62º03’47” E a distance of 89.65 feet to a ½” rebar set, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way line, S 23º34’49” W a distance of 233.69 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running N 73º31’06” W a distance of 148.00 feet to a ½” rebar set located on said right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue, thence; running along said right-of-way of Pine Grove Avenue, along an arc of a curve to the left of a radius of 247.00 feet an arc distance of 176.59 feet (said arc being subtended by a chord with a bearing of N 28º37’17” E a chord distance of 172.85 feet) to a concrete right-of-way monument found, thence; continuing along said right-of-way line, N 39º53’45” E a distance of 75.28 feet to a concrete rightof-way monument found, thence; continuing along said mitered right-of-way line, N 79º22’42” E a distance of 25.55 feet to a concrete rightof-way monument found and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above Tract or Parcel of land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of survey entitled, “Boundary Survey for TRIP Partners, LLC”, prepared by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S. Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778. Said Map or Plat bears the date of November 5, 2016. AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, Gwinnett County, State of Georgia, containing 3.3832 acres (147,372 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies) and the Easterly rightof-way line of Britt Street (40 foot right-of-way, formerly known as Greenwood Avenue) and proceeding thence; running S 42º14’10” E a distance of 613.80 feet to a 5/8” rebar found, thence; running S 08º31’05” W a distance of 262.14 feet to a 5/8” rebar found, thence; running S 78º23’40” W a distance of 239.69 feet to a 5/8” rebar

found located on said Easterly right-of-way of Britt Street, thence; running along said right-of-way, N 10º46’12” W a distance of 313.77 feet to a 5/8” rebar found, thence; running and leaving said right-of-way, N 72º23’39” E a distance of 112.49 feet to a 5/8” rebar found, thence, running N 47º29’21” W a distance of 184.70 feet to a ½” rebar found located on said Easterly right-of-way of Britt Street, thence; running along said right-of-way, N 10º11’14” W a distance of 224.90 feet to a point, thence; continuing along said rightof-way line, N 08º59’14” W a distance of 74.40 feet to a point, said point being THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described Tract or Parcel of Land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of Survey entitled “Boundary & Topographic Survey for FMR Investments”, prepared

by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778. Said Map or Plat bears the date of May 22, 2017.

AND All that Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Land Lot 135 of the 5th District, City of Grayson, County of Gwinnett, State of Georgia, containing 0.8235 acre (35,873 sq.ft.), more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a nail set in the asphalt pavement at the mitered intersection of the Northwesterly right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue (right-of-way varies) and the Northeasterly right-of-way line of Britt Street (right-ofway varies, formerly known as Greenwood Avenue) and proceeding, thence; running along said mitered intersection, N 65º40’29” W a distance of 21.92 feet to a nail set in the asphalt pavement, thence; running along said right-of-way line of Britt Street, N 08º33’20” W a distance of 281.49 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running and leaving said right-ofway line, N 58º55’15” E a distance of 98.88 feet to a ½” rebar found, thence; running S 59º21’16” E a distance of 39.36 feet to a point, thence; running S 08º33’21” E a distance of 262.52 feet to a point located on said right-ofway line of Pine Grove Avenue, thence; running along said right-of-way line of Pine Grove Avenue, S 58º27’25” W a distance of 112.35 feet to a nail set in the asphalt pavement and the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above Tract or Parcel of land being described as depicted on that certain Map or Plat of survey entitled, “Boundary Survey for TRIP Partners, LLC”, prepared by Robbins Land Surveying, Inc., Kenneth S. Robbins, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2778.

Said Map or Plat bears the date of November 5, 2016.

A Public Hearing on the proposed Rezoning applications was held before the City of Grayson Planning and Zoning Commission in the Grayson Senior Center Monday, July 10th, 2017 at 7:00 PM. A Public Hearing will be held before the Mayor and City Council in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, July 31st , 2017 at 7:00 PM. The City Council has the authority to grant the rezonings as requested in the applications or to place such other conditions on the property as the Council deems appropriate, constitutional and in the best interest of the citizens of Grayson. The public is invited and encouraged to attend these meetings.

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GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITION, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. RZR2017-00013 — APPLICANT: COMFORT HOMES OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: MARY FRANCES CAPEHART; REZONING OF RA-200 TO R-100; SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 180 PARCEL 016; 3200 BLOCK OF CAMP BRANCH ROAD; 3200 BLOCK OF CAMP BRANCH CIRCLE; 13.14 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00033 — APPLICANT: YEN TRINH; OWNER: VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ZEN CENTER INC.; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A R-75 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 171 PARCEL 318; 1000 BLOCK OF HARBINS ROAD; 3.95 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD SUP2017-00036 — APPLICANT: BRYAN GAYLOR; OWNER: JAMES WILLIAM DOONER ET AL; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A M-1 ZONING DISTRICT FOR COVERSION OF BILLBOARD TO ELECTRONIC SIGN; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 218 PARCEL 018; 6700 BLOCK OF CRESCENT DRIVE; INTERSTATE 85 (SOUTHBOUND); 0.12 ACRE. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD SUP2017-00037 — APPLICANT: MARCO FRASCIONE; OWNER: MEIRE FRASCIONE; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A R-100 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (MASSAGE THERAPY); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 089 PARCEL 120; 2000 BLOCK OF FAIRWAY TRACE LANE; 0.34 ACRE. DISTRICT 4/HEARD CIC2017-00018 – APPLICANT: AMERCO REAL ESTATE COMPANY; OWNER: NORTH POINT MINISTRIES, INC.; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2; DISTRICT 3 LAND LOT 001 PARCEL 038; 2000 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 2500-2600 BLOCKS OF BRASELTON HIGHWAY; 8.04 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00038 — APPLICANT: AMERCO REAL ESTATE COMPANY; OWNER: NORTH POINT MINISTRIES, INC.; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR RENTAL, TRUCK & TRAILER; DISTRICT 3 LAND LOT 001 PARCEL 038; 2000 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 2500-2600 BLOCKS OF BRASELTON HIGHWAY; 8.04 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00039 — APPLICANT: AMERCO REAL ESTATE COMPANY; OWNER: NORTH POINT MINISTRIES, INC.; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY; DISTRICT 3 LAND LOT 001 PARCEL 038; 2000 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 2500-2600 BLOCKS OF BRASELTON HIGHWAY; 8.04 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00040 — APPLICANT: EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH; OWNER: EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A RA-200 ZONING DISTRICT FOR MODULAR CLASSROOMS; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 343 PARCEL 006; 2500 BLOCK OF HARBINS ROAD; 7.79 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER SUP2017-00041 — APPLICANT: PEP BOYS AUTO SALES; OWNER: KSP, LLC; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AUTOMOBILE SALES AND RELATED SERVICE; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 057 PARCEL 009; 4900 BLOCK OF STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY; 2.48 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER P&D PC/BOC 8-1 & 8-22 934-497805, 7/14 NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the public that applications for Rezoning have been filed with the City of Grayson, GA

by FMR Investments for the assemblage of properties into a restaurant, retail, residential and office space development. The rezoning request is for PUD (Mixed Use Development) zoning for the following described properties: All that Tract or Parcel of

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Contact Scott 678-776-1447. Applications available at 117 Park West Dr. McDonough, GA 30253

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• 5242 Sq. Ft. • 5BR • 5.5BA • Living Rm w/Fplc • Dining Rm • Kitchen w/breakfast area • Family Rm w/Fplc • Laundry Rm • Office w/Fplc • Covered Deck • 3-Car Garage • Walk Out Basement w/ Media Rm • Wet Bar • Den w/Fplc • Lounge • Office • Study • Additional BR/BA • Covered Patio

NEW HUD LISTING! HUD CASE#105-649071 2-Story Traditional Home! Separate formal living & dining room.

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Dental Technicians Gainesville, GA Has immediate openings for Entry Level or Experienced Dental Technicians for Day or Night Shift. Please send resume to careers@pittman dental.com.

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HOUSES FOR SALE GRAYSON, GA 30017 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE

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Deposit: $50K cashiers check pay to CWS Marketing Group is required to bid.

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LEASE/PURCHASE AVAILABLE! Beautiful 2 Story with Massive Space and Extensive Moldings and Trim.

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

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All Types of Yard Work * Lawns starting at $30 CALL

770-780-9786 Don’t Spend $4000 or $5000 to Change Your Existing Tub Into a Walk-In Shower!

SOUTH CAROLINA LAKE KEOWEE Must See This 3 PLUS Acres With 1500 Feet Of Shore Line, Cabin, & Mountain Views.

This Is An Amazing Property & It Is A Real Must See! $1,650,000.

Agent owned. Call CONNIE FINLEY Felix Finley Real Estate NC and SC 864-878-7776 864-449-3644

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MOUNTAIN PROPERTY FOR SALE

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 4665 Atlanta Highway

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

Mountain views!

This is a real gem & A MUST SEE!!

5 acres & log cabin. $475,000 Additional acreage & house available.

Call for details.

CONNIE FINLEY Felix Finley Real Estate NC and SC 864-878-7776 864-449-3644 SOUTH CAROLINA Cliffs at Glassey: 3 Rocky Gap Court, Landrum, SC 4BR/3BA Open Floor Plan in a Gated Community with Many Amenities.

Bsmt., deck, fplc. in liv. area. Sky Lights in Mstr. BR. Located within an easy drive to Hendersonville, NC or Greenville, SC $425,000. Call CONNIE FINLEY Felix Finley Real Estate NC and SC 864-878-7776 864-449-3644 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

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

Starting @ $950/mo.

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

PENDING OFFER! HUD CASE # 105-124891 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths with hardwood entry and carpets in bedrooms.

Large vaulted family room with laminate floors.

Kitchen w/large island. $110,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE Suite 100 & 200 Suite 100 End Unit Available for Immediate Occupancy

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

770-513-3151 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $530/Month. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwnt.

Transit. Quiet n’hood.

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VEHICLES

GWINNETT COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE & ENFORCEMENT NEEDS

DODGE RAM 1500 DAYTONA 4X4 $16,900

Please Drop Off at 884 Winder Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-339-3200

DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS, Call Agent Only!

Suite 200 Available October 1st Suite 100 Is 1,319 Sq. Ft. $1,485 per mo Suite 200 Is 1261 Sq. Ft. Combined Spaces Are 2,580 Sq. Ft. $3,225 Per Month Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

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• BATH TOWELS • FULL/TWIN BLANKETS GARAGE SALES DACULA MOVING SALE SAT., 7/15, 9-5 2795 Crystal Ridge Dr. Kiln, doll molds, furn., hshold items, antiques, and more.

GWINNETT, BUFORD Near Mall of GA. 5BR/3.5BA, S/T, Ivy Green Subd. Fplc., dbl. gar., 3,233 sq. ft. $1800/mo. + dep.

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Duluth Huge Moving Sale 2432 Player Ct. Furniture, household items, clothes, baby items, sporting equipment, and more. No reasonable offer refused. Hours: Fri Noon-4pm Sat/Sun 8am-2pm

Please Drop Off at 884 Winder Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-339-3200 LOST & FOUND

PASSPORT LOST KHALED S. WARAWRA. REPORTED TO CITY OF DULUTH POLICE ON JUNE 23, 2017 THE LOSS OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS. 1. U.S. PASSPORT 2. JORDANIAN PASSPORT 3. PALESTINIAN I.D. 4. PALESTINIAN TRAVEL DOCUMENT THE DULUTH POLICE INCIDENT # 2017-00036726 IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT DULUTH POLICE OR CALL ME AT 404-787-7970.

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GARAGE SALE Sat., July 15: 9-2 3580 Kilpatrick Lane Lochwolde Subdv. off Centerville Rosebud Rd. Household items; clothing, including children’s; toys; and Much More.

LAWN & GARDEN GARDEN TRACTOR CRAFTSMAN RUNS - BUT NEEDS SOME WORK. $100 FIRM 770-385-1987

Almost impossible to find. Limited Edition and 4X4. Mango with gray interior. Babied and beautiful. Bed cover, factory 11 inch rear spoiler. 20 inch factory chrome wheels, 5.7 LTRE Hemi, 5 speed auto, factory Srt hood.

Race inspired macho attitude... I do not know where there are any other 4X4 S in this sought after SB Trucks.

Custom exhaust will almost break windows....

Production is under 3000 and almost no 4X4. It is a gorgeous mean truck that is very collectible and super desirable. Drive daily or take it to shows.

This is one mean truck.

Beautiful inside and out and runs great. No accidents and super gorgeous! 770-882-4605

VEHICLES CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2004, 94K, senior owner, garage kept, loaded, new Michelin’s.

Collectible Like New! $4395. 770-616-7399 CADILLAC DTS, 2006 Elderly Owner!

Every Option!

New Michelins.

Garage Kept. Like New! $6,295. 770-616-7399 CHEVROLET, 1977

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

Wow... This Is As Nice As You Will Find. Body and Interior are Close To New. Black/Black Babied Beauty. 6 Speed Transmission Has 35K Miles. Beefed Up V-10 Engine Was Completely Rebuilt 9,000 Miles Ago By Top Mopar Shop..

(Have Many Photos) Fabulous Garage Kept and Super Rare. With Thousand Of $ Of Extras. Only 3,057 Were Built In 2004.

National Prices $23,000-$39,000. This Super Desirable Truck is a Masterpiece and Super Mean with No Accidents. Drive Daily and It Is Super Collectible.

770-873-2627 FORD STEP SIDE, 1969 - VERY RARE!

MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS CKC Registered, purebred. Male puppies. $350 each.

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Short Bed - $6900 Super Bargain. Yellow/ black exterior & interior, big block steel cowel hood, 12 bolt rear end, new seats, headliner dash. Super bargain!

Ready for big block or vortec.

Call 770-882-4605

MERCEDES-BENZ, 560 SL, 1988 79,630 One Owner Miles. Only $16,900!

Fabulous and Selling Thousands Under The Market. Auto Check Scores These Cars 25-45. The Great Classic Scored 60.

Desert Taupe with Chocolate Leather.

This Car Spent It’s Life in Tampa Bay Fla with the Elderly Owner. $4000 Was Just Spent On Preventive Maintenence. This Great 560 Sold For $62,500 New and Should Appreciate Up To That Price.

Drive Anywhere.

Call 770-895-7161 CAMPERS/RVS

351 Cleveland, All New $1500 Brake System, Rare Air Conditioned, Hurst Floor Shifter.

Previous Marine Owner For 35 Years! Great Barn Find! Super Rare Truck For Restoration! $6,900. 770-882-4605

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MERCEDES 560 SL, 1988: 88,500 miles, Only $15,900! Fabulous red with palomino interior. It’s exceptional & spent it’s life in the salt free south. The elderly owner loved & cherished this car & took great pride in it.

Has original paint that is beautiful. We just finished this car & spent hundreds of hours on it including a new soft top. Always garage kept at night. We think the car collecting hobby is moving into the 1980s cars & the 560 SL is the outstanding production car built in this era. They sold for over $60,000 new when the ave car sold for $5$15K. There is massive flow of these cars back to Europe. Only 49,347 were built & less than 10,000 really good cars remain. We look for $75,000-$150,000.

Call 770-895-7161

JEEP WRANGLER, SPORT 4.0, 1998 Red With Black Top, Lift Kit, New Tires, Many Extras. Looks & Drives Great! $7500.

770-519-3438

BIG HORN 5TH WHEEL, 2013 • 2BR/1.5BA • 4 Bump Outs • Outdoor Kitchen • Electric Fireplace • 40 Ft. $37,000 770-712-9993

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HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will premiere its seventh season Sunday. To commemorate the return of the series based on novels by George R.R. Martin, here is a list of the top 10 episodes from the first six seasons according to IMDB user rankings:

1. “Battle of the Bastards” 2. “The Winds of Winter” 3. “Hardhome” 4. “The Rains of Castamere” 5. “The Door”

6. “The Lion and the Rose” 7. “The Mountain and the Viper” 8. “The Laws of Gods and Men” 9. “Blackwater” 10. “The Children”

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a look ahead July 22 Broadway in the Park 5K and Fun Run — The race and fun run are a fundraiser for Broadway in the Park.

The 5K starts at 7 a.m., followed by the fun run at 8 a.m. Cost is $30 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run. For more information, go to www.suwaneeperformingarts.org.

Cooking for a Lifetime Cancer Prevention Workshop — The Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with the American Cancer Society and the UGA Extension, is hosting the workshop at the Five Forks Branch, located at 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and you must RSVP to attend. For more information, call 770-978-5154.

July 22, 23 Repticon — The reptile and exotic animal show will be held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 23. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. For more information, go to http://repticon. com/georgia/atlanta.

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3095 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Duluth (678) 731-7211 (678) 731-7211

The shop serves an assortment of sweets that pair nicely with ice cream. Legister said the pastries bring the Suga and the ice cream brings the Ice. When the two are merged, the result is Suga and Ice. (Photos: Julie Thompson)

BY JULIE THOMPSON

Staff Intern

Owners: Sisters Nicole Legister, Nyasha Small and Tesheka Small own and run this gourmet ice cream shop.

Open Since: June 24 Location: Suga and Ice is located at 3095 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., a few doors down from the Quizno’s near the intersection with River Mill Drive in Duluth.

The sisters all live in Duluth and wanted to keep the business in the neighborhood.

“Initially we thought about going downtown — our plans are to eventually go down to the city — but we wanted to keep it close by in the beginning,” said Legister, the oldest of the three sisters.

Hours: At least one of the sisters will be serving scoops from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; from noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m.

Sundays.

Atmosphere: While those expecting a to grab a quick scoop and dash are welcome, Suga and Ice is about the experience as much as it is about the flavor.

The place looks and feels like a celebration because that’s how it all started. The sisters came up with the idea for Suga and Ice during Legister’s birthday. They were celebrating with ice cream and a bottle of Malibu rum and decided to take the party up a notch by combining the two. The flavors paired wonderfully, and the girls knew they had to make more and share it with the community.

The sisters put their heads together, and six months later they made their dream a reality.

They picked a playfully Southern name for their brainchild and brought the hospitality to boot.

Suga and Ice has a frosty and

elegant look to it. The parlor is spacious and shiny. With bare walls and clean white tables, the shop looks as crisp as Antarctica, but it offers a warm welcome to families, friends and just about anyone with a sweet tooth.

The spaciousness is one of the things that sets them apart from other ice cream shops.

Legister says they wanted to find a place that was big enough for groups to sit and enjoy their ice cream.

“Our main focus was to find a place where we could get seating, where our customers could get come with their families and sit down,” Legister said. “That’s another reason we wanted to create an atmosphere where they felt comfortable.”

The atmosphere is relaxing — a little giddy, even. Just above a high counter lined with bar stools, there are small circular mirrors that look like champagne bubbles. The light decor adds an upscale flourish to the crisp look.

Over at the “selfie wall,” visitors are welcome to snap a picture next to a mural of the logo. It depicts ice cream served in a cocktail glass, with an umbrella jutting out from one of the scoops. The wall is already a hot spot, and visitors often tag the shop’s Instagram and Twitter when they post.

The place has been open for less than a month, but the owners recognize some faces that come in multiple times a week and notice that some groups of friends will lounge in the parlor for hours on end.

“Here we’re giving you an atmosphere where it’s a cool place to be, and you’re getting something that you’re not going to find anywhere else,” said Tekesha Small, the shop’s chief decorator.

On the Menu: When it comes to flavor, everything about Suga and Ice is “extra.”

The shop is best known for liquor-infused ice creams, but there are a number of “exotic” flavors that are nonalcoholic and equally unusual.

“We have something for everyone,” Legister said, referring to the shop’s split menu. The sisters didn’t want to exclude kids or people who aren’t fans of liquor, so they decided to include nonalcoholic options.

The Lemon Blueberry is one of the exotic flavors, and it’s Legister’s favorite. Like the other flavors, she said the quality is what makes it special.

For the entire menu, the sisters hand-select ingredients, and a chef in Marietta creates the treats as instructed.

But as for the infused flavors, they managed to get a strong taste without using too much liquor. Made with real alcohol and big chunks of chocolate, the Guinness Chocolate Chip tastes like the stout it is named after, but it has an alcohol percentage lower than a wine cooler.

“We wanted to make something really exceptional,” said Legister, who claims that their ice cream rivals what’s served in any chain shops.

Everything on the menu is decadent and unusual — even the cones. The sisters make the cones at the shop and offer a variety of choices including sweet potato and red velvet.

They don’t forget the cherry on top, either. Suga and Ice offers toppings like rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, Lucky Charms and even bacon.

Some customers ask for bacon on the Smooshie Bun — a doughnut ice cream sandwich.

The signature item is usually served with a choice of ice cream flavor, but if customers want a drizzle of syrup or a topping of bacon, all they have to do is ask.

Nicole Legister’s favorite is the Lemon Blueberry, a kid-friendly flavor from the exotic menu.

An assortment of liquor-infused cupcakes are also available on rotation. The flavors go quickly, but there are three staple choices — Bourbon Pecan, Red Velvet and Strawberry Champagne.

Something you might not know: Suga and Ice offers weekly specials so that visitors can get a discount on their purchases or even a complimentary item during certain hours.

Normally the cones are an additional charge, but for Kid-

ON THE MENU Infused Ice Cream Flavors — $6 Banana Foster Gin and Juice Beer and Pretzel Blueberry Mojito Pina Colada Guinness Chocolate Chip Whiskey Lucky Charms Jamaica Me Crazy Exotic Flavors — $5 Madagascar Vanilla Dark Chocolate Mango Sticky Rice Ginger Peach Cookie Lemon Blueberry Peanut Butter Jelly Smooshie Bun — $4 Cookie Sandwich — $5 Cupcake — $3.25 Original Waffle Cone — $1 Special Flavor Waffle Cone (Sweet Potato, Chocolate, Red Velvet) — $1.25 Kiddie Cone — $3

die Mondays, customers get a free Kiddie Cone with the purchase of any flavor, and on Cone Tuesday, customers get a free cone if they come in between 5 and 8 p.m.

On Beer Wednesdays, customers get a dollar off their purchase of a Guinness Chocolate Chip, a Beer and Pretzel and a few other infused flavors.

FOOD CAPS A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post: The Brunch Apoethecary Looking to add a unique brunch destination to the Dacula area, Rico and Katie Cunnington also own Rico’s World Kitchen in downtown Buford. Inside the front door, a small chalkboard lists the definition of apothecary, and the design of the rooms makes it feel as if you’re sitting in a grandmother’s home. Servers described the restaurant as having a certain coziness about it, where people sitting at tables often talk with one another.

Best-sellers are Chicken and Churros Waffles, which is $10, Pork Belly Benedict, which is $12, and Steak and Eggs, which is $13. Southern Monte Cristo, which includes house pimento cheese and ham with red pepper jelly between grilled egg battered thick sliced white bread and served with house potatoes, is $10. There are specials that change daily, and while brunch is usually the

preferred choice for customers, it also serves chicken salad, Cajun Shrimp and Grits ($12) and Apothecary Tomato Salad ($9).

The restuarant also features “stubborn sodas,” which are described as, “certified free trade cane sugar, all natural flavors, no high fructose syrup and no artificial colors.” Flavors include classic root beer, agave vanilla cream soda, lemon berry acai, black cherry with terragon and Caleb’s kola.

The house was originally built in 1905 and located down the street on the corner. But it was moved to its current location in 2007.

A physician, Dr. William Hinton, owned it originally, and the rear of the house was a residence, while the front was the office. The name is a nod to the original use of the house.

2595 Fence Road N.E., Dacula, 678-731-7338 Simple Sip This quaint coffee shop offers the biggest bang for your buck. At Simple Sip,

Simple Sip offers simple Thompson)

connoisseur Kenya Newman makes a good cup of coffee, without the extra fuss.

When Lilburn’s Starbucks closed a few years ago, Newman knew the neigh-

Only one house blend is served, which is both organic and fair trade, so customers don’t need to remember any barista lingo.

There is no decision-making process because Simple Sip features only a medium 16-ounce cup — the size most people settle for even if they call it a different name.

Visitors can also grab a bite to eat. An assortment of sandwiches can be prepared upon request, but the bacon breakfast sandwich is Newman’s culinary brainchild. It features a jumbo croissant loaded with bacon that was slow-cooked in the oven, a slice of melted cheese and a choice of scrambled eggs or fried egg whites.

Fresh tomato jam on a croissant is another popular coffee as well as its Peach Crumb Bar. (Photo: Julie item. Newman recommends that visitors give the jam a try before passing judgment. She said it is not at by hand. The brew can be borhood would be hungry all like ketchup and takes a served hot or cold. Those for a new coffee spot, but breakfast sandwich to “the she wanted to do things her with a craving for something next level.” sweet can choose from way.

360 Killian Hill Road N.W., vanilla, caramel or hazelnut The shop serves organic Suite F-1, Lilburn, 770-837and fair trade beans ground latte flavors.

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Largest ever Gwinnett Restaurant Week begins Sunday

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Foodies, get your forks, knives and spoons ready.

Explore Gwinnett’s 12th annual Gwinnett Restaurant Week will return next week to expose residents to eateries that they may not have visited before — and it’s never been bigger. The yearly celebration of food and dining begins Sunday and will run though July 20.

Tourism officials said eight new restaurants are participating in the restaurant week for the first time this year, bringing the total number of participating restaurants for 2017 up to 24.

“This year we are working with more restaurants than ever,” said Lisa Anders, executive director of Explore Gwinnett. “Gwinnett Restaurant Week is designed to showcase some of Gwinnett’s best and brightest restaurants, and this is a sign that Gwinnett’s dining scene continues to flourish.”

The list of new restaurants include some popular names in Gwinnett, such as Local Republic and Pub Ten, as well as some of the county’s newest restaurants, such as Uncle Jack’s Meathouse, Noble Fin and 9292 Korean BBQ. ArtBar, FUMI and Restaurant 475 are also participating in Gwinnett Restaurant Week for the first time.

Many restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe meal for $25, plus taxes and gratuities, but Noble Fin and Uncle Jack’s Meathouse will offer three course for $35, plus taxes and gratuities.

Those who wish to take advantage of the Gwinnett Restaurant Week offers must contact individual

Above, a member of the kitchen staff at Noble Fin prepares a dish in this undated photo. At left, a member of the kitchen staff at Breakers Korean BBQ prepares a dish in this undated photo. Both eateries are participating in Explore Gwinnett’s 12th annual Gwinnett Restaurant Week next week. (Special Photos)

restaurants to make reservations — most require them — but Explore Gwinnett warned that those plans should be made early.

“A number of our restaurants sell out each year,

GWINNETT RESTAURANT WEEK EATERIES American • 1910 Public House 107 Main St. N.W., Lilburn 770-564-6911 • ArtBar (New) (Inside the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Hotel) 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth 678-691-5041 • Local Republic (New) 139 N Perry St., Lawrenceville 678-205-4782 • Marlow’s Tavern 3333 Buford Drive N.E., Buford 678-765-8689 • Marlow’s Tavern 1950 Satellite Blvd. N.W., Duluth 770-622-2033 • Pub Ten (New) 5270 Peachtree Parkway, No. 118b, Peachtree Corners 678-691-5041 • Suwanee Park Tavern 340 Town Center Ave. No. 8A8, Suwanee 470-266-1516 • TEN Bistro 5005 Peachtree Parkway, No. 820, Peachtree Corners 770-375-8330 • Restaurant 475 (New) (Inside the Hilton Atlanta Northeast Hotel) 475 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 770-263-8558, ext. 6120 Korean BBQ • 9292 Korean BBQ (New) 3360 Satellite Blvd., Duluth 470-227-1431 • Breakers Korean BBQ 3505 Gwinnett Place Drive N.W., No. 101, Duluth 770-946-1000 • Honey Pig 3473 Old Norcross Road, No. 304, Duluth 770-476-9292 Fusion • Ba Bellies 6025 Peachtree Parkway,

No. 9, Peachtree Corners 770-710-0565 Hibachi • FUMI Hibachi and Sushi Bar (New) 3550 Mall Blvd. N.W., Duluth 770-495-8898 Steak/Seafood/European • Adam’s Restaurant 15 E. Main St. N.E., Buford 678-745-037 • Bare Bones Steakhouse 115 E. Main St., Buford 470-266-1890 • The Crossing Steakhouse 40 S. Peachtree St., Norcross 678-280-9081 • Kurt’s Euro Bistro 3305 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., No. 100, Duluth 770-623-4128 • Noble Fin (New) 5260 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners 770-599-7979 • Uncle Jack’s Meathouse (New) 6590 Sugarloaf Parkway, No. 201, Duluth 770-497-2400 Italian/Greek • Carrabba’s 2030 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth 770-497-4959 • Luciano’s 6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, No. 309, Duluth 770-255-1727 • Sugo Kitchen 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 770-817-8000 Fondue • The Melting Pot 3610 Satellite Blvd. N.W., Duluth 770-623-1290

so the earlier the better for making reservations,” Anders said.

Menus for each participating business can be found at www.gwinnettrestaurantweek.com.

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Photographer shares Cuban Carpenters to receive tribute at Chastain Park experience with photo exhibit

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Michelle Berting Brett wasn’t sure she could pull it off.

“Who in their right mind tries to go out on stage and sing Carpenters songs?” she said. “They have such a unique sound and their songs are so beautiful and have such strong melodies.”

Berting Brett, a lifelong fan of the duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter, who became one of music’s top-selling duos before Karen’s death from heart failure in 1983, wanted to give it a try.

After all, she’d been told her singing was reminiscent of Karen, whose unmistakable voice has transcended generations.

The illustrious brothersister duo cranked out 14 albums and had more than a dozen hits reach the top 10 during their 14-year career, in which they sold more than 100 million albums.

“It was always my dream to sing Carpenters songs, so I finally said, ‘Let’s do it,’” she said. “Going on tour has given me an opportunity to meet fans of the Carpenters from across the country. It’s not just an older audience, since there have been a lot of 20 year olds who have

What: “We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered” When: 8 p.m. July 15 Where: Chastain Park Amphitheatre Tickets: Start at $25 and can be purchased at ChastainSeries.com.

watched the Carpenters on YouTube and fell in love with them.”

Berting Brett will take the audience on a stroll down memory lane when she takes the stage to perform “We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered” at Chastain Park Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. July 15.

She’ll be backed by a seven-piece band during a show that will stay true to the Carpenters’ original sound, presenting an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the most successful recording acts of all time after rising to prominence in the 1970s.

Berting Brett said fans will be treated to the Carpenters’ litany of hits, including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” “Yesterday Once More,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Superstar,” “Top of the World,” “I Won’t Last a Day Without You” and more.

Berting Brett grew up on a farm in Saskatch-

ewan, Canada, where she studied opera and musical theatre before embarking on a career in which she toured the world in musicals, show bands and her own cabaret shows while based in Toronto. It was in Toronto in 2009 where her producer, Mark Brett — whom she eventually married — encouraged her to create a onewoman show that paid tribute to the Carpenters.

The show at Chastain will mark the 81st performance of the show, which has visited 23 states.

The Bretts’ show has grown exponentially in the past eight years, as it has been playing major venues throughout the U.S. since 2013. Last year, a standing-room only crowd of more than 800 packed California’s Downey Theatre. The theatre is located outside of Los Angeles and in the city where Karen and Richard attended high school in the mid-1960s before they signed with A&M Records in 1969 — and the rest is history.

“It meant a lot to play in Downey, where the Carpenters grew up,” Berting Brett said. “I’ll always remember it. I’m looking forward to playing at Chastain — it’s a great place, and I can’t wait to connect with the audience.”

Duluth photographer Mary Buck was so fascinated with Cuba and its people during her first Cuban trip in December that she hastened to return in February to “finish her work.”

The results of her inspired travels have become a photography exhibition titled “A Step Back in Time,” which will be on view at her Lightscapes Portrait Studio on July 20 and 21.

A special reception will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Lightscapes, located at 3883 Rogers Bridge Road N.W., Suite 201B. The public is invited to attend, and refreshments will be served. The exhibition, “depicting the people, architecture and vintage cars of Cuba,” will consist of two dozen photographic prints from Buck’s two trips to that previously inaccessible island.

“The display of matted images will be unique with a creative twist to a photographic exhibit,” Buck said. There will be a combination of color and black and white matted prints, with several larger pieces. All the images are of Cuba, with the majority of them from Old Havana. All of the prints are available for sale starting at $69.

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where on the city streets.

The Spanish architecture is a perfect backdrop for photographing the people and cars. The photo ops are endless with the variety of textures and hues. The people are very warm and are honored to be photographed. It is truly a photographer’s Holley Calmes paradise in a total out-ofthe-box experience.”

Buck made one special of the reception is that Condor Tours and Travel friend in Havana when will also be in attendance she saw a Cuban woman to discuss travel to Cuba smoking a cigar wrapped in a peso. and Buck’s upcoming “I knew this would be return there on Nov. an awesome shot, so I 30 through Dec. 5 this ventured across the street year. Viewers of Buck’s photography might be so and asked the woman if I could photograph her. inspired by her images Her name was Isabella, that many might want to and she finally agreed. accompany her on the My companion and I pre-holiday trip. spent the last hour of Buck’s first trip to Cuba opened her eyes to our trip photographing the beauty of this isolated Isabella.”

The Nov. 30 through island. When she left, she knew her work there was Dec. 5 return to Cuba not complete, instigating will be a fantastic opportunity to experience the second trip in early Cuba, and for Buck to 2017. teach participants phoOn the second trip, Buck traveled around Old tographic skills for all levels.

Havana and took pediFor more information cabs driven by the locals. on this unique opportu“It was truly a Cuban nity, visit studio2point8. adventure,” Bucks said.

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Holley Calmes is a “What I love most freelance writer and pubabout Cuba is its color lic relations consultant palette of pastels bathed specializing in the arts. in the glow of the soft, tropical light. Classic old Email her at hcalmes@ mindspring.com. cars are found every-

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Pass: An involving and interesting story with a few new twists that effectively continue the story introduced near the ending of the most recent “Captain America: Civil War.” I am really proud of the fact that this movie was filmed entirely in Atlanta. The graphics, editing, CGI and all the complex technical aspects were amazing and extremely well done. Also an interesting story that kept me involved.

Fail: Good pace and momentum, but not enough background or foundation for any first-timers to understand how the relationship between SpiderMan and Iron Man came to be. It is necessary to be a fan of the entire franchise in order to understand the synergy of the entire story.

Tom Holland does a very good job as the latest, and in my opinion, the best Spider-Man yet. The standout for me, however, was Michael Keaton as spidey’s arch villain, Vulture. His experience and abilities as an actor made his character both menacing and believable. He is sure to reappear in the inevitable next episode currently being filmed.

No doubt, any fan of the franchise and/or of Marvel’s Avengers will love this movie. The connection between the two is developed very well and shows a lot of promise for the saga to continue. As Hollywood is relentlessly introducing sequels to almost every movie out these days, the writers for Sony Pictures seem to have an endless supply of creative story lines to keep this series interesting now that they own the film rights to the character.

Absolutely see it on the big screen. It is impossible to appreciate the scope of the action scenes and graphics on the small screen. The technical accomplishments in this film are outstanding. I found myself actually leaning and ducking as the web slinger was jumping and swinging from place to place all over the screen.

An interesting and unique twist on the original Spider-Man story that opens a lot of possibilities for future episodes.

The connection between Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Spider-Man as a mentor/ protégé relationship was really fun to watch and opens all kinds of possibilities for what’s coming next. There is also a cryptic joke in the movie when SpiderMan loses his powers temporarily and “borrows” a car, that just happens to be an Audi S4 Spider, to escape. An entertaining and fun ride to be enjoyed more than once by the whole family. A lot of violence, but still should be OK for the kids.

Pass: “Spider-Man: Homecoming” has the feel of a classic summer movie: elements of adventure, comedy, plus a little mystery and romance as well. It is fast-paced without being too frenetic, and it is sweet without becoming maudlin. The script is funny and the acting is very good overall. Much to like here.

Fail: Not too much misses with this Spidey sequel. Some fans of the series may want additional battle scenes or more dramatic depictions of SpiderMan’s epic web-slinging journeys from place to place, but I found the number of such montages to be just right.

Tom Holland is outstanding in the leading role. He makes Peter Parker seem like a real teenager, with all that implies: the precociousness, the bullheadedness, the playfulness and everything else that goes with it. Also noted here are the solid performances of Michael Keaton as the bad guy, and Robert Downey who reprises his role of Tony Stark/Iron Man. Note that you need not have seen the entire Avengers series, or even a single “Iron Man” movie to feel left out here. I have not seen them all, and yet I followed the plot just fine.

For comic book fans, and for superhero movie lovers, this one is for you. If you enjoyed “Wonder Woman” from earlier this summer, you will probably like “SpiderMan: Homecoming,” too.

Lots of action here, so it’s probably worth at least a matinee.

I wouldn’t spring for the 3-D, however. It stands on it own without that.

Like a couple other releases this summer, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” features a fun soundtrack, including songs by The Ramones to Talking Heads. There are a couple epic dramatic scenes involving the Washington Monument and the Staten Island Ferry which must be seen.

The little romantic subplot is very sweet up until a certain point. There is a memorable bond between Peter and classmate Ned, who ends up taking a pivotal role in one of Spidey’s adventures toward the end. Watch out for a cameo from Stan Lee and an extra PSA from Captain America after the credits roll. How refreshing to see a movie like this, which is able to be enjoyed by adults and teens alike, so take the whole family and go.

Pass: This is a franchise reboot into the 21st century for a comic book hero that was set in the late ’50s and early ’60s, and the new formula works. From the spider drone and the new high school regular kid story, to the new member of Tony Stark Marvel comic hero stable, it is a welcomed fresh view.

Fail: Nothing failed. Forget what you knew about Spider-Man; this is a remake of old Spider-Man.

Tom Holland as the new face of Spider-Man did a great job.

Having Vulture, aka Michael Keaton, as his nemesis was awesome, especially the awkward scene taking his daughter to the prom.

Everybody needs a refreshing superhero story during the summer.

Loved it on the big screen and in 3-D.

I had very low expectations for a summer flick about one of the comic book heroes of my growing up in the ’60s, pathetic pre-teen years. What could be new on a story already told many times in prior films? What a pleasant surprise I received when the film refreshed the whole franchise from a dark beginning that was not even mentioned on this film, to a nice young aunt Mary raising Peter Parker in current day Queens, N.Y. The villains were good, the gadgets where cool, the guns were all new and they all malfunctioned to make the story a winner. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy an afternoon out of the summer doldrums.

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‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ a masterful end to the prequel trilogy War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) ★★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK Movie Critic

With what is supposed to be the final installment in a trilogy of prequels to a legendary but flawed set of five originals, “War for the Planet of the Apes” achieves the near impossible. It bests all that came before it and practically creates its own sub-genre. It’s a sci-fi, action film that is low on everything associated with those usually vapid, overstuffed monstrosities, and is more about character and story than chases, explosions and special effects. With the possible exception of “Toy Story,” it is the finest start-to-finish trilogy Hollywood has ever produced.

Picking up where “Dawn” left off, leader Caesar (Andy Serkis) is the head of an ape army waging war with what is left of the humans, now split into two enemy camps. Employing the age old “divide and conquer” strategy, Caesar — the only ape with the ability to speak English — plans to let the humans duke it out thus improving his odds. This doesn’t work out quite as planned as a human known only as “The Colonel” (Woody Harrelson), the head of one of the competing armies, attacks the ape compound, kills Caesar’s wife Cornelia (Judy Greer) and his eldest son. The Colonel surmises that this will draw Caesar out into the open, and he is right.

Heading out on his own to take out The Colonel, Caesar leaves his surviving son Cornelius with the remaining members and orders them to march toward the sea where he will hopefully join them later. Determined not to let him fight alone, two of Caesar’s closest friends accompany him and begin their steady trek into the belly of the beast.

From this point onward, returning “Rise” director Matt Reeves and his two co-writers mostly abandon the scifi approach and instead opt for something that feels a little like “Unforgiven” and a lot like “Apocalypse Now.” The lengthy middle act — usually the weak-

shaved head, complete lack of emotion and the undying loyalty of his troops, there is no mistaking Harrelson’s Colonel as a reincarnation (or reimagining) of Marlon Brando’s Colonel Kurtz from “Apocalypse Now.” He doesn’t sneer, cackle or launch into bellicose tirades. The Colonel is calm, collected, deliberate and utterly without quarter but not without sympathy. You can officially consider Harrelson an early frontrunner for a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination in February.

This likely won’t be the case for Serkis who is equally if not more deserving in the Lead Actor category although this is technically a “motion capture” performance and not acting which is a big load of hooey. What Serkis does here (and Above, Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller star in Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the in “King Kong” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy) is acting at its Apes.” Below, Woody Harrelson stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.” most challenging and nuanced. est in most films — is the strongest speak.

Yes, Serkis is afforded the luxury a review is rare but Giacchino’s one here, gets even further away of speech here but only minimally.

Set amidst a backdrop of thick work here easily qualifies as from traditional convention and It is through his movements and snow, high peaks and deep valleys another character in the movie. slowly drifts into art-house terriexpressions that draw out our the narrative becomes all but a siIt’s one of the most brilliant and tory. emotions, and it is simply astonishlent film accompanied only by the original film scores you’ll ever After a confrontation with a ing. In this day and age, AMPAS genius backing score by composer experience. really has to consider adding a new human, Caesar and company reMichael Giacchino. The winner of The third act is where the category for Best Motion Capture luctantly “adopt” the man’s mute, multiple industry awards for “Up,” “Apocalypse Now” similarities orphaned daughter Nova (Amiah “Ratatouille,” “The Incredibles,” really start piling up, not as rip-off Performance.

The real time which passes beMiller). Not long after, they cross the TV show “Lost” and countbut as acknowledging homage. tween the end of this film and the paths with (self-deless video games, Giacchino (For those unaware, “Apocalypse start of the first from 1968 is three scribed) Bad Ape works within a multitude Now” was a 1979 Vietnam War (Steve Zahn) who of styles here including flick, itself an adaptation of Joseph decades give or take and there are countless story possibilities availspeaks sparse, avant-garde classiConrad’s 1899 novel “Heart of broken English cal, jazz, Musique Darkness” set in the Congo dealing able to make another stand alone movie to bridge the two halves and Caesar concrète, ambient, with the ivory trade.) This proves and complete the epic saga. There begins to grunge and many once again that classic will be a fourth “Toy Story” think that others that defy pieces of literature (June 21, 2019), and if there they are categorization. are indeed ageless is any cinematic justice, probably Heaping this and can be set there should also be just not the much attenin any time one more “Planet of the only two tion and frame, and this Apes.” apes with praise on a is where The Presented in English the abilscore Colonel enters and frequent “Ape” Sign ity to in the picture in full with English subtitles. and practically (Fox) steals the show.

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From left, Sally Hawkins stars as Maud Lewis and Ethan Hawke as Everett Lewis in “Maudie.” (Photos by Duncan Deyoung, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)

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‘Maudie’ hard on the heartstrings but worth the watch Maudie (PG-13) HHHH

MAUDIE (PG-13) 4 out of 4 stars

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A movie that might have been better served if it had been released in the late fall, the biographical drama “Maudie” should still manage to rustle up interest beyond its target arthouse demographic, and bank enough praise and accolades to make it an awards contender in early 2018.

A regular on the indie circuit for 15 or so years, the Britishborn Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”) stars as Maud Lewis, a Canadian folk artist afflicted with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that led a hard and troubled life yet never let it get the best of her. Her paintings were simple yet upbeat and emotionally resonant, and are considered masterpieces by most art historians.

Hawkins approaches the performance with knowing assurance and remarkable understatement. For too often when playing characters with mental and/or physical maladies, many actors go heavy and lean in, but Hawkins goes minimal.

It helps that first-time feature director Aisling Walsh takes the same approach as her leading lady with extended long shots of the unforgiving Nova Scotia landscape, while screenwriter Sherry White prefers description over dialogue. If you’re looking for a lot of talk and broad performances, this is not the movie for you.

That said, the opening, pre-title sequence is the most verbally active. After the death of their mother, Maud is told by her brother, Charles (Zachary Bennett) — also the sole heir to the estate — that Maud must move out, as neither he nor the new occupant, their Aunt Ida (Gabrielle Rose), wish

From left, Ethan Hawke stars as Everett Lewis and Sally Hawkins as Maud Lewis in “Maudie.”

to “take care of her.” They’re kicking her to the curb because they think she will eventually become not so much a burden, but more of a bother.

Proud but not too much so, Maud overhears an unmarried and apparently illiterate man at the local general store describing his desire to hire a live-in maid. He’s Everett (Ethan Hawke), a fisherman with old world ways, limited communication skills and an even worse ability to realize he’s not an ideal employer or companion.

Maud “applies” for the job and — despite Everett’s rebuffing — lands the gig.

The bulk of the first act has Maud and Everett doing a kabuki-style song and dance where she does everything right and all of it (to him) is wrong, yet he still keeps her around.

Most people (including non-enlightened men) will recognize Everett is a mouth-breathing misanthrope. He is a product of his environment, and at times it is (almost) easy to forgive his frequent knuckle-dragging

behavior. Given few, if any, options, Maud puts up with him, but only to a point, and this is the first glimpse we get of a woman with a unique artistic vision and a self-respecting backbone.

Rarely playing the heavy, Hawke deserves immense credit for doing so here and not looking for an out or any audience sympathy. Not quite the villain (that would be Charles), Hawke’s Everett is still a grating foil with a misplaced air of superiority, Cro-Magnon ideas of male-female relationships and, eventually, seething jealousy regarding the praise heaped upon Maud.

There are films sort of like this — when a person with raw talent overcomes adversity and becomes rich and famous in their lifetime — but “Maudie” is not one of them. It’s not even close. Maud’s plight is slightly better than that of Van Gogh without the psychosis and both ears left intact. She chose the path of least resistance, which in actuality was her only

option, and she still emerged spiritually unscathed.

“Maudie” isn’t an easy movie to watch. The sympathetic lead is put through the wringer on a multitude of fronts and is never afforded release or even an escape hatch. What Maud Lewis went through (as depicted in the film) would crush most of us.

As with most “based on real events” films, “Maudie” alters some facts, changes the chronology of others and ignores others completely. For instance, the ultimate fate of Everett is never revealed, which was probably a good thing once you find out what actually happened to him.

Maud Lewis was as pure of a human as any of us could ever know. If your day isn’t going well because a barista got your coffee order wrong or you waited too long in line at the grocery store, step back, take stock and thank your maker you weren’t tested like Maud. You’d probably fold like a deck chair.

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