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President touts strength of country

BY KEVIN LIPTAK

of our union is strong bePresident Donald cause our Trump sought to infuse his people are maiden State of the Union strong,” address with an undercurTrump rent of optimism, declaring said inside Donald Tuesday the nation was a crowded Trump thriving a year after he House took office. chamber. “Together, we are “Let us begin tonight by building a safe, strong and recognizing that the state proud America.”

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Arguing for bipartisan efforts while trumpeting the roaring stock market and low unemployment, Trump struck a unifying tone after a year of stoking divisions on race, politics and gender.

“Tonight, I call upon all of us to set aside our differences, to seek out common ground and to summon the unity we need

to deliver for the people we were elected to serve,” Trump said.

“We have gone forward with a clear vision and a righteous mission — to make America great again for all Americans,” he said.

In his remarks, Trump heralded the large package of tax cuts he signed into law last year. He proclaimed that a regula-

tory rollback has allowed industries to thrive. And he insisted that his administration has “sought to restore the bonds of trust between our citizens and their government.”

“This, in fact, is our New American Moment.

There has never been a better time to start living the American dream,” Trump said. “Americans

love their country. And they deserve a government that shows them the same love and loyalty in return.”

At the same time, Trump did not avoid oblique references to the divisive topics that have salted his first year in office, including the controversy over football players kneeling during the national anthem.

Lanier resort to add joint partnership

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Lanier Islands is adding a joint partner to its business following a unanimous approval by the Lake Lanier Island Development Authority on Tuesday morning.

Lanier Islands, which has been owned and operated by the Virgil Williams family’s LLI Management Company LLC since 2005, will partner with Margaritaville Development and SafeHarbor effective Feb.1.

“This a happy day for Lanier Islands,” said LLIDA Chairman Lonice Barrett.

SafeHarbor and Margaritaville Development will take over management duties at LanierWorld, while LLI Management will continue to hold ownership over Lanier

See LANIER, Page 5A Georgia Manufacturing Alliance founder and CEO Jason Moss is surrounded by awards and photos from various alliance events in his office. The Lawrenceville-based organization will celebrate its 10th anniversary Thursday at Peachtree-DeKalb Airport. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

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Manufacturer group soaring after 10 years of operation

BY CURT YEOMANS

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Ten years ago, Lawrenceville resident Jason Moss made what some people might at first consider an unconventional leap, going from a career in software sales to founding a networking organization for manufacturers in Georgia.

It was early 2008, and Moss, in his role as a software salesman who dealt with manufacturers, saw problems with communication in the industry.

Those problems are why he ultimately decided he needed to make the leap from a sales job to becoming a CEO of what would become the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance.

“As I was dealing with my manufacturers in sales, I saw that there was really a big need for a place for manufacturers to learn from each other,” Moss said. “What I saw was that there are industry associations that do really, really well — professional organizations like the Society of Manufacturing Engineers or the Institute of Packing Professionals — but those are really focused on a single activity inside of a manufacturing group.

“But there was nothing really that connected all of the parts of manufacturers together.”

The alliance is set to celebrate its 10th birthday Thursday during a gathering at the 57th

SafeHarbor Development President Darby Campbell and LLI Management Company, LLC chairman Virgil Williams have formed a partnership at Lanier Islands.

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Gwinnett Co. detective loses fight to cancer

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has received a couple of awards, including the 2014 Rising in Community Excellence Award and the 2015 Georgia Community Leadership Award. He also volunteers for the Veterans Empowerment Organization and APICS Atlanta.

Moss said the idea of what would become the group started with scribblings on a napkin.

“I saw that manufacturers

Victor Cortez laughed when he spoke of his cancer diagnosis.

It wasn’t that Stage IV metastasized stomach cancer was a laughing matter, but lightheartedness defined the 35-yearold Gwinnett County Police Department Detective, and humor was something he wouldn’t let the disease take from him.

“I know it’s one of those totally unpredictable things, and really, at the end of the day, I’ll take it like I do and if (the cancer) is there, I’ll keep fighting — and joking Victor Cortez while I (do),” Cortez told the Daily Post earlier this month. “Even if I’m dying tomorrow, I’m still going to be playing a joke somehow — it’s who I am.”

On Sunday, after seven months battling the disease, Cortez lost his fight to cancer, though not before receiving an outpouring of love from the community, locally and nationally.

In a six-day period beginning Dec. 28, people across the nation raised nearly $38,000 on crowdfunding site GoFundMe for the the Tucson native’s medical bills, which stacked up after his July diagnosis.

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Georgia Manufacturing Alliance members stand together for a photo at the Lawrenceville-based organization’s ninth anniversary celebration in 2017. As the alliance turns 10 this week, its founder and CEO, Jason Moss, recalled setting it up as a networking group on the back of a napkin.

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how far the alliance has come over the past 10 years, Moss has Visit gwinnettdailypost.com been a steady presence since the for a photo gallery. beginning. Prior to starting the alliance, the McDonough native Fighter Group Restaurant at served in the military and then Peachtree-DeKalb Airport. The worked with in software sales event is designed to celebrate for a 3-D CAD, or computer authe alliance’s aerospace theme tomated design, program called for 2018 with New York Times SolidWorks. best-selling author Lt. Col. Along the way, he earned a Waldo Waldman scheduled to degree in CAD from Gwinnett speak.

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agnosed with Stage I breast cancer,” First Lady Sandra Deal Deal has been diagnosed said in a with breast cancer and is statement. undergoing treatments to “Since I Sandra fight the disease, the govcaught it Deal ernor’s office announced in its early Monday. stages, I am confident that The office said Deal the chemotherapy will has undergone surgery to yield successful results. In remove a tumor that was light of this, I encourage found during her annual all women to be proactive mammogram, and offiabout their health and see cials said procedure was a medical professional for successful. She will now an annual mammogram. undergo chemotherapy “Nathan and I apprecitreatments as a precauate your thoughts and tionary move to make sure prayers during this time, the cancer goes into full and I look forward to conremission. tinuing to read to students “During an annual across the state.” mammogram, I was diAs part of the first

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lady’s call for women to undergo annual mammograms, the governor’s office has highlighted information, provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health, about breast cancers and early detection through regular mammograms.

The department said breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women in Georgia, as well as across the U.S. State public health officials have posted information about breast and cervical cancer, including information about screenings and treatment referrals offered for uninsured women, at https://dph.georgia.gov/ BCCP.

Gwinnett police need help identifying this man, who they say has been using stolen credit cards at stores around the county.

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to punch the driver’s door lock and enter the vehicle,” according to an incident report.

A man accused of The suspect stole the breaking into a car and victim’s credit and debit stealing another man’s cards and I.D. from the wallet on New Year’s car’s center console and Eve has been caught on has recently been ussurveillance video, and ing the cards at “various Gwinnett police are asking locations in Duluth and for help identifying him.

Lawrenceville,” said Cpl. On Dec. 31, the victim, Michele Pihera, spokesa Gwinnett resident, was woman for the Gwinnett working out at LawCounty Police Departrenceville’s L.A. Fitness ment. when “an unknown person Surveillance video used an unknown object shows the suspect, a black

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man wearing large-framed glasses, walking out of Target and other stores, and police are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact Gwinnett police detectives at 770-513-5300.

To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404- 577-TIPS (8477) or visit crimestoppersatlanta.org. Tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case by referencing case number 17-121796.

Unterman unveils bill to fight opioid addiction crisis in Georgia The anticipated legislation that state Sen. Renee Unterman, R-Buford, has been working on to address the opioid addiction crisis in Georgia got its public debut this week.

Unterman joined Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Sen. Dean Burke, R-Bainbridge, on Monday to unveil a group of new bills designed to address health issues in the state. One of those pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 352, targets addiction issues in the state through various means.

“Senate Bill 352 is not my legislation, it is not my colleague’s legislation, this is for the thousands of people who have reached out about the opioid addiction crisis in our state to let us know what they need and what the State of Georgia needs,” Unterman said in a statement. “Although we have worked hard in the past to address those issues, this legislation takes our efforts significantly further.”

One of the bill’s intended steps to fight opioid addiction is to create a way for communities and recovery treatment providers to work together to expand access to treatment. It also sets up a K-12 education strategy designed to encourage students to not abuse household medications or use drugs such as heroin.

It will also create insurance reforms designed to protect patients who are undergoing treatment for drug addiction.

“This holistic approach will turn the tide in Georgia’s fight against substance abuse and addiction,” Cagle said in a statement.

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Political Notebook

Georgians today,” Park said.

Efstration, county officials discuss Ga. Highway 316 with GDOT commissioner Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry got a visit from a three-person Gwinnett County delegation eager to talk to him about Curt Yeomans Ga. Highway 316.

State Rep. Chuck Efstracan save countless lives and tion, R-Dacula, county defeat the opioid epidemic.” commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash and county The bill has been sent transportation Director Alan to the Senate Health and Chapman met with McMurHuman Services Committee, which Unterman chairs, ry shortly before the 2018 legislative session began for review. Unterman and earlier this month to discuss Burke are two of the bills the road. sponsors.

GDOT has plans to gradually convert Ga. 316 to Park co-sponsors a limited access roadway all Medicaid expansion the way to the Athens area, bill in House Freshman state Rep. Sam and has already done work on the western end of the Park, D-Lawrenceville, is one of several Democrats in highway to reach that goal.

County officials visited the Georgia House of RepMcMurry to highlight the resentatives who are backneed to continue moving ing legislation to expand ahead with plans for the Medicaid in Georgia. road, Efstration said in a The group filed House Bill 669 early in the session statement. Efstration, state Sen. P.K. Martin, R-Lawbut held a press conferrenceville, and other Gwinence last week to discuss nett legislators have been the proposed legislation. working with the state and Democrats have been calling for Medicaid expansion the county on the highway.

“My priority is addressin Georgia for years, only ing the safety and traffic to find opposition from Republicans who cited cost congestion issues on SR 316,” Efstration said in a concerns. statement. “Legislators from Park, who made Medall regions of Georgia are icaid expansion part of familiar with SR 316 and his campaign platform in the traffic we have here in 2016, is one of House Bill Gwinnett. Although there 669’s co-sponsors. During are many infrastructure the press conference, he said there was an economic needs throughout the state, I’m continuing to push 316 benefit to the expansion. as a priority.”

“Expanding Medicaid Political Notebook apwould strengthen Georgia’s economy and provide pears in the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the coverage to hundreds of Gwinnett Daily Post. thousands of uninsured

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Headaches may link to previous surgery DEAR DR. ROACH: For several months now, I have been experiencing intermittent headaches, with an extra “shot” of intense pain in the top, front of my head and forehead whenever I sneeze, cough, clear my throat or bend over. I thought it might be my sinuses, but when my ENT ordered a CT scan, it turned out to be negative. He suggested that I go to my orthopedic doctor, who performed a laminectomy on my back in 2013. That surgery resulted in a cranial fluid leak with the most painful headaches I’ve ever experienced, and required two more surgeries to repair the leak, along with complete bed rest and two weeks of hospitalization. He ordered an X-ray, which also came back negative. I was wondering if, after all this time, fluid could be leaking in my brain and causing these painful headaches again. The headaches I have been experiencing the past several months are similar to the ones I had after the cranial fluid leak; however, they are nowhere near the intensity of the original ones.

— S.C. ANSWER: Cranial fluid, also called “cerebrospinal fluid,” supports the brain against the effects of gravity and position change. Low pressure of cerebrospinal fluid causes symptoms.

These typically include headache, which nearly always is worse with standing or sitting up. It also may be worse with cough or exertion, and is relieved within minutes by lying down. Given your past experience and your description of the headache, I think it’s very likely that you have a recurrence of the fluid leak. Four years is a long time, but there clearly are cases reported of a leak reoccurring even years after spine surgery.

Cranial fluid leak can happen spontaneously or after any kind of surgery on the brain or spine. If the fluid leaks out faster than it can be replaced, then symptoms will develop. It is not always easy to make the diagnosis. The X-ray and CT scan results may be negative: An MRI (in your case, of the area of the spine surgery) is more sensitive, but it also can fail to show the cause of the leak. Advanced imaging, such as using a radioactive tracer, may be necessary to prove the leak. You need to go back to the orthopedic surgeon, who should diligently look for the cause.

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In 1958, Explorer 1 was launched, marking the first successful launch of an American satellite into orbit.

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Stranger’s suggestion brings on DNA dilemma Dear Amy: I have an 11-year-old son who is adopted.

A total stranger approached and suggested to us that getting DNA testing would be a wonderful gift.

He went on and on about what a loving gift this would be. (My son does not look like me, so this man correctly assumed he was adopted.) I found this quite outrageous.

Amy, we know who his birth parents are. My son’s birth father had 10 children with different mothers and his birth mother had several with different fathers.

All of the children that his birth parents had together are in foster care.

The birth parents themselves are currently in prison.

The only thing the DNA testing could tell us is if my child’s parent of Cuban descent is of native Cuban descent or Spanish — or some combination of those (or other European ancestry), who ended up in Cuba.

We could also learn of many half-siblings and other relatives. We don’t want them contacting us or our son.

Our son is way too young to deal with the reality surrounding his birth family, and we have always told

letting your son get DNA testing, perhaps for his 12th birthday. I have many adopted family members and I can speak from experience that the curiosity about ethnicity is strong and important. Even very young children can express this as part of their curiosity about their adoption. This is Amy Dickinson a crucial part of your son’s identity and his story. him that his parents loved This testing would be him very much, but because done through you, with your of illness are unable to care contact information and for him (they are drug adyou should share any ethnic dicts, but we haven’t told information that is revealed, him this). We were advised and then help your son to by the social worker that answer any questions about some members of his birth his DNA heritage. family are not safe and we Given how marginal his should not allow contact. biological family seems to What he needs to know be, they are not likely to be is that we are his family and in the DNA database and will stand by him no matter wouldn’t contact you, but what. you’ll have to handle any Now my son keeps bring- contact on a case-by-case ing up DNA testing. I don’t basis. Whatever DNA testknow what to do. I don’t ing reveals about his ethnicthink he wants to meet fam- ity, you should help your ily, but I do think he wants son to explore his roots. to know about his heritage.

Dear Amy: I am bothWhat should I tell him? ered by a father-daughter What should I do when interaction I observed at strangers contact me saying a recent extended family that they are related to my dinner. son?

The father and his — Anguished Mother 13-year-old daughter sat Dear Mother: You apart from the rest of the are the parent and you are in relatives, who had gathered charge of this process, but in the living room.

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A message to my pals in evangelism “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” — (Romans 13:1) That verse, written by Paul the Apostle, is one of the most difficult for modern evangelicals to fully accept. It was written at a time when the Roman authorities were bad dudes. They actively discriminated against the early Christians, murdering some, imprisonCal ing others, Thomas including Paul, who was among their most ardent persecutors before his conversion.

Modern Christians sometimes suffer from the notion that God is only active when someone they voted for wins an election and that He must have gone on holiday when the candidate they didn’t vote for prevails.

My personal history with this attitude goes back to the days of Jimmy Carter, who openly proclaimed himself to be “born again,” a phrase taken from the mouth of Jesus which caused many Republican evangelicals to vote for him in 1976 (but not in 1980 when he ran against Ronald Reagan, a divorced man who rarely attended church, but whose policies, like President Trump’s, were lauded by evangelicals).

I attended church with Carter. He was an excellent Bible teacher and still is from what I hear. The problem for evangelicals occurred when it came to policy.

Despite his fealty to Scripture, Carter enforced the “Roe v. Wade” Supreme Court ruling and was OK with same-sex marriage. He said Jesus never spoke against homosexuality, as if the rest of Scripture says nothing about it, or any other “social issue.”

Some evangelical friends of mine are dumping on President Trump because of his personal history. Too many others are vigorously defending, even inexplicably excusing, his bad behavior.

Many conservative critics of the president prefer the image of a loving family exhibited by former President Barack Obama. And yet Obama’s policies were antithetical to what many evangelicals believe. So are Hillary Clinton’s, not to mention the “family values” portrait she and husband Bill have shown to the world. Some evangelicals have actually suggested they would have preferred Hillary as president, though Donald Trump is presiding over a roaring economy, naming solid constitutional conservatives to high courts, defeating ISIS, trying to control illegal immigration and putting America and Americans first, all issues with which they agree.

I like to ask Trump’s evangelical critics if they ever pray for him, as Paul also instructed believers to do: “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.

Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good, and pleases God our Savior (1 Timothy 2:1-3, New Living Translation).

The question could also be asked another way, and I have asked it of evangelical friends: “How many of you prayed for President Obama when he was in office?” Not many I have learned, except perhaps in a perfunctory way while we “bless all the missionaries of the world and all those in authority.”

It is a familiar analogy, but one that should be stressed again. If I am about to have surgery, I care less about a person’s religion, sexual orientation or lifestyle than I do about how many of the surgeon’s patients were healed of their afflictions.

It might make some evangelicals feel better to have a president who is one of them while also displaying conservative values, but if one has to choose, I’ll take the issues and listen to my pastor, who speaks of a kingdom not of this world, which is far better than a corrupt kingdom that is passing away.

Thus ends today’s “sermon.” We can now take up the collection.

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

Lighten up critics, it’s Groundhog Day If I were Punxsutawney Phil, I might think twice before coming out of my burrow this year.

Groundhog Day 2018 is upon us. Every Feb. 2, Phil emerges from a stump in Punxsutawney. If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring will be just around the corner. Millions have enjoyed this ritual for years, but in these oh-soserious times, problems may abound.

For starters, Groundhog Day evolved from Candlemas Day, a Christian holy day commemorating the Virgin Mary’s purification. As this tradition evolved in Germany, Germans believed Candlemas Day could also predict the weather — which culminated with playfully pulling a hedgehog out of a tree stump.

The tradition was brought to Punxsutawney in 1887 by German immigrants.

But how, some busybody critics may be thinking, can

Tom Purcell any government body impose on our diverse society any celebration that has its roots in Christianity? Aren’t the people of Punxsutawney supporting one religion over the others? What about their insensitivity to atheists?

Other critics may complain that the event is too malecentric. The “Inner Circle,” the “local dignitaries responsible for carrying on the tradition of Groundhog Day every year,” is comprised of ONLY men. Critics may note that all weather-prediction responsibilities for the past 132 years have been assigned to a MALE groundhog. What

about Punxsutawney Phyllis?

Has she been too busy making Phil’s coffee?

The Inner Circle talks of how it pampers Phil. He lives in a heated home. He’s fed delicious treats. He receives excellent medical care. But People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says Phil is being abused — that yanking a groundhog out of a stump before bright lights and a large crowd induces incredible stress. PETA wants an animatronic groundhog to replace Phil.

All such criticism will pale in comparison to what may happen if critics learn this tidbit about Phil’s private life: Phil has a harem. To take the edge off of Phil’s lonely bachelor existence, the Inner Circle provides him with three female companions.

That’s right: Punxsutawney’s finest dignitaries are trafficking in “woodchucks of the night!”

I, like millions of others, greatly enjoy Groundhog

Day. I believe such traditions enrich our world and bring much-needed levity to our chaotic lives. I believe many American traditions evolved from a hodgepodge of cultural influences, and the best celebrate our common humanity — rather than pull us apart.

I believe too many of us take ourselves too seriously. As we seek to correct the imperfections of our past — to embrace everyone and offend no one — we sometimes end up lost in the narrowness of our own best intentions.

It’s Groundhog Day, a lighthearted occasion that offers a respite from a long, cold, brutal winter. Aside from PETA’s protestations, I’m joking about Phil’s potential critics, but we all could use a little lightening up about now.

Which is the whole point of Groundhog Day. Email Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970’s Childhood” and “Wicked Is the Whiskey,” at Tom@TomPurcell.com.

Frederick Douglass, a champion of rights WASHINGTON — It was an assertion of hard-won personal sovereignty: Frederick Douglass, born on a Maryland plantation 200 years ago this month, never knew on what February day because historydeprivation was inflicted to confirm slaves as non-persons.

So later in life, Douglass picked the 14th, the middle of the month, as his birthday. This February, remember him, the first African-American to attain historic stature.

In an inspired choice to write a short biography of this fierce defender of individualism, Washington’s libertarian Cato Institute commissioned the Goldwater Institute’s Timothy Sandefur, who says that Douglass was, in a sense, born when he was 16. After six months of being whipped once a week with sticks and rawhide thongs — arbitrary punishment was used to stunt a slave’s dangerous sense of personhood — Douglass fought his tormentor. Sent to Baltimore, where he was put to work building ships — some of them slave transports — he soon fled north to freedom, and to fame as an anti-slavery orator and author.

His 1845 “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” is, as Sandefur says, a classic of American autobiography.

Abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison said there should be “no union with slaveholders,” preferring disunion to association with

George Will slave states. They said what the Supreme Court would say in its execrable 1857 Dred Scott decision — that the Constitution was a pro-slavery document.

Douglass, however, knew that Abraham Lincoln knew better.

“Here comes my friend Douglass,” exclaimed Lincoln at the March 4, 1865, reception following his second inauguration. After the assassination 42 days later, Lincoln’s widow gave Douglass her husband’s walking stick. After Appomattox, Douglass, who had attended the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention on behalf of women’s suffrage, said: “Slavery is not abolished until the black man has the ballot.” If so, slavery ended not with the 13th Amendment of 1865 but with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Douglass opposed radical Republicans’ proposals to confiscate plantations and distribute the land to former slaves. Sandefur surmises that “Douglass was too well versed in the history and theory of freedom not to know” the importance of property rights.

Douglass, says Sandefur, was not a conservative but a legatee of “the classical liberalism of the American founding.” His individualism was based on the virtue of self-reliance. “He was not,” Sandefur says, “likely to be attracted to any doctrine that subordinated individual rights — whether free speech or property rights — to the interests of the collective.”

Although Douglass entered the post-Civil War era asking only that blacks at last be left to fend for themselves, he knew that “it is not fair play to start the Negro out in life, from nothing and with nothing.” A 20th-century Southerner agreed. In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson said: “You do not take a person who, for years, has been hobbled by chains and liberate him, bring him to the starting line of a race and then say, ‘You are free to compete with all the others,’ and still justly believe that you have been completely fair.” As Martin Luther King knew: In 1965, he met Alabama sharecroppers who, having been paid all their lives in plantation scrip, had never seen U.S. currency.

Peonage had followed slavery in sharecropper society.

By the time of Douglass’ 1895 death, the nation was saturated with sinister sentimentality about the nobility of the South’s Lost Cause: The war had really been about constitutional niceties — “states’

rights” — not slavery. This, Sandefur says, was ludicrous: Before the war, Southerners “had sought more federal power, not less, in the form of nationwide enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act and federal subsidies for slavery’s expansion.”

Nevertheless, in the South, monuments to Confederate soldiers were erected and Confederate symbols were added to states’ flags. In the North, the University of Chicago’s Charles Edward Merriam, a leading progressive, wrote in a widely used textbook that “from the standpoint of modern political science, the slaveholders were right” about some people not being entitled to freedom. As an academic, Woodrow Wilson paid “loving tribute to the virtues of the leaders of the secession, to the purity of their purposes.” As president, he relished making “The Birth of a Nation,” a celebration of the Ku Klux Klan, the first movie shown in the White House.

Douglass died 30 years before 25,000 hooded Klansmen marched down Pennsylvania Avenue. That same year, Thurgood Marshall graduated from Baltimore’s Frederick Douglass High School, en route to winning Brown v.

Board of Education. Douglass, not Wilson, won the American future.

George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com.

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Williams family has done and enhance it,” said SafeHarbor DeIslands. velopment Owner and President “Over the last 11 years, the Darby Campbell. “The bones are Williams family has been commit- terrific. We just want to take some ted to elevating quality, product parts of it to the next level.” and service standards at Lanier Campbell said the short-term Islands, in order to create a venue focus is to have improvements to that Georgians can be proud of,” the marina to provide additional said Virgil Williams, chairman of business opportunities and also the board for LLI Management to rebrand the food and beverage Company LLC. “We have been service at LanierWorld. searching for a long time to find a Part of the food and beverage creative financial and operations rebranding will be with the help partner who shared our vision of of Margaritaville Development, what Lanier Islands could and a Jimmy Buffett-themed chain should be. Darby Campbell and restaurant that also has hotels and his team at Safe Harbor not only casino under the same name. Preshare that vision, but also our pas- viously, SafeHarbor and Margarision for providing an unsurpassed taville worked together to open up guest experience,” he said. a restaurant at the Island in Pigeon SafeHarbor, a Knoxville, Tenn.- Forge, an entertainment complex based company, will also operate in northeastern Tennessee. the marinas and campgrounds at “This new partnership is a huge Lanier Islands. The group will also step in taking the Islands to the manage the destination’s special next level for the benefit of not events programming, including only our guests, but for the great the annual Magical Nights of state of Georgia,” said Williams.

Lights.

“Safe Harbor brings a new level of “Our goal is to take what the expertise and energy in the areas

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of camping, boating and entertainment to our partnership, which is exciting to all of us.”

Williams says there is tremendous upside to this partnership with most of the 1,500 acres and 27 miles of Lake Lanier undeveloped and approved for future development by the Corps of Engineers.

“We’re looking for projects all over the world and Atlanta was a target market for us,” said Margaritaville Development President Jim Wiseman. “I came here one day and couldn’t find a parking space. As a developer, that’s a good sign.”

With the deal in place, the focus between the three groups turns to making Lanier Islands into more than just a warm weather destination.

“We want to make this place attractive to visitors yearround,” Campbell said. “There’s things you can do to attract people.

We want to extend the season from just the summer to 10 or 11 months.”

Detective

Cortez, who worked as a Gwinnett County Police Department detective beginning in February 2014, was a 2016 Gwinnett Chamber Gold Medal of Valor awardee and Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.

He was also a husband and father to a 2-year-old and 5-monthold — two titles that Cortez said kept him fighting daily against the cancer.

“When they told me I had Stage IV stomach cancer and that was the cause (of the lung cancer), it was pretty devastating,” he said when the Daily Post spoke with him. “I’m not emotional guy, but I went home that night and bawled my eyes out. Since then, I’ve been fighting it, though. You get the hand that you’re dealt with and that’s what you got, so that’s what you have to work with. I’ve got too much to live for, so I’ve got no choice but to keep fighting it.”

Though his lost his battle, Cortez — and his humor — won’t be forgotten, said Gwinnett police Lt. Edward Restrepo, the detective’s supervisor.

“This exceptional officer, Army veteran, loving husband, father of two and great friend will be tremendously missed,” Restrepo said. “Anyone who was fortunate to cross paths with him can attest to what a truly special individual he was. This place will never be the same without him.”

Cortez is survived by his wife, Jessica, and their children, as well as other family and the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Visitation services will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Wages and Sons Funeral Home, located at 1031 Lawrenceville Highway in Lawrenceville. The public is invited to attend.

A private memorial service will be held Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Cortez.

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small beginning for the organization. often struggled trying to “We had about 16 people figure things out on their at our first meeting,” Moss own when there were people said. in their area who could have The alliance grew, howhelped them out if they just ever, and its name changed knew who to reach out to,” to Georgia Manufacturing Moss said.

Alliance in 2011.

Once it was formally esBy comparison to its tablished — as Networking early days, Moss said the MFG — the first meeting alliance hosted 115 events, was held in February 2008. which drew more than 3,000 Moss recalled it being a people, around Georgia last

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year. The organization also has more than 250 members, representing more than 60,000 manufacturing employees in the state.

The group organizes tours of manufacturing plants around the state for its members so they can see what other manufacturers in Georgia are doing. It also holds monthly meetings, and members go to the state Capitol every year to receive

a proclamation from the governor recognizing the state manufacturers.

The alliance also started an annual expo in 2013, and that event morphed into an annual summit, focusing on different areas of manufacturing, two years later. It has also launched a website, buyfromga.com, which gives Georgia residents a place to buy items made in the state.

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Gov. Nathan Deal issued a commendation in honor of Moss last year, calling him a “proud Georgia citizen who has established himself as an advocate for manufacturers across the state through his extensive work” with the alliance.

“Mr. Moss has acted as a champion for the manufacturing sector by offering numerous opportunities for industry professionals to develop partnerships and learn best practices from leaders of the trade,” Deal said in the commendation. “Through his commitment and dedication to the manufacturing industry, Mr. Jason Moss has had a positive impact on workers across the state and encouraged the growth of Georgia’s economy.”

But as Moss looks back on the past 10 years and how much the organization

he founded has grown and accomplished since then, he said he’s enjoyed the experience.

“To me, it reaffirms the need that we have as individuals to be a part of a community that we’re familiar with, and it gives us the opportunity to connect with other folks that are maybe having some of the same issues and challenges that we’re running into,” Moss said.

“So to me the biggest thing is to watch this community grow and to see the connections that are being made and the business that’s being generated as a result of GMA. I kind of pinch myself that something that we came up with on the back of a napkin has turned into a significant business that is having an impact all over the state.”

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Retired Gwinnett K-9 passes away at age 16

than 400 calls and handing another K-9. him watched at house and had to check on him, and it 80 patrol and narcotics ap“We thought about it was a lot of responsibility prehensions, Euro’s second but had some hesitation,” drug bust yielded 550 Finnegan said. “It was the as a family.

Working in Gwinnett “We always looked at it pounds of marijuana. fact that Euro was still County Police Departlike he earned it, though, Despite downplaying the alive and we felt like he ment’s K-9 unit wasn’t find — “it wasn’t sleuth deserved our full devotion because he did — even something Sgt. Botsthough we joked that in police work, it was just our and that bringing anford Finnegan had long turn,” Finnegan said, the other dog into (our family) his old age, he was kind dreamed of, nor was it of like a cantankerous old sergeant emanated pride as would kind of discount something he had parman.” he spoke about the dog. his work and kind of say, ticularly trained for when Finnegan, now one of “Euro’s first appre‘You’re the dog of yesterhe started an an officer in hension was a robbery day,’ which wouldn’t have the supervisors for Gwin1995. call where the guy was been fair. They’re our pro- nett’s K-9 unit, said if he “I was working uniform concealed in drainpipe tectors in a lot of ways and can impart any wisdom patrol before the K-9 unit,” under a bank parking lot,” you can’t fully repay that, to the handlers he works Finnegan said, “and it just with, it’s that.

Finnegan said. “We had to no matter what you do.” so happened that we had a “Yes, we went through call a tow truck to remove However, Finnegan said couple of positions open in all trials and tribulations the grate and Euro had to he and his family tried (various) specialized units, of taking care of Euro go get him. These dogs — to give Euro the care he the (K-9 unit) being one when older, but I feel like that’s what they do. They deserved. of them. I saw the opening I never fully gave back go get the (bad) guys so “I think what was most and it was just one of those to him what he gave to we don’t have to, and we difficult in his retired age things that you look at and me and, ultimately, to the put the dogs in harm’s way was his heath,” Finnegan say, ‘Well that would be department,” Finnegan so the officer doesn’t have said. “We always think kind of interesting,’ so I said. “Now that I’ve kind to take that spot.

That’s about dogs when they’re K-9 Euro, who passed away last week, served the Gwinof lived the entire circle of (applied) and was accepted nett County Police Department from 2003-10, after which the reason they’re not just working but don’t give a K-9 life, I try to give the as a handler.” his handler, Sgt. Botsford Finnegan, retired the dog into another dog or just another lot thought about what it the family. (Special Photo) What Finnegan didn’t handlers words of wisdom: pet.” will be like when they reknow at the time was That’s also why tire, and with Euro’s health enjoy time you have, beanother year and turned 16 long since he’s worked to that working as a handler cause you’ll never be able Finnegan said he did being the way it was, it in October, which, accord- have that kind of service? would change his — and not — and likely will not was pretty labor intensive to give to dogs what they ing to the vet, especially K-9 Euro’s — life. give to us.”

Ultimately, we decided he — serve as a handler for and we always had keep Last week, after nearly for that breed, is almost had become more known 15 years with the Belgian unheard of. Also having to us as a family member Malinois, Finnegan and been a working dog, it was and pet, but we still want ANSWER THESE TRIVIA QUESTIONS FOR YOUR CHANCE TO his family said goodbye to a long life.” to give him some recogniEuro, who had long been a Though the reality of tion for his service and member of the family.

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Surpassing the average ning to set in for Finnegan Euro, who served from longevity for his breed — and his family, he said 2003 to 2010, was a dual$ Euro was 16 when he died, he hopes to honor Euro trained dog, meaning he several years older than for all that he gave to the specialized in both narcotthe average 12- to 14-year Finnegans and Gwinnett ics detection and patrol lifespan for Belgian Mapolice. work as well as search and linoises — Finnegan said “My wife and I had a tracking. the dog was a fighter, both serious discussion about Imported from Holland in his career and retirewhat to do and whether to and brought to Gwinnett ment. have a memorial service from Southern Police Ca“We went to the vet for him,” Finnegan said. “A nine, a police dog training about a year ago, last lot of times, (police) will organization that GCPD February,” Finnegan said. basically have an officer’s obtained its dogs from “Euro had congestive heart funeral for K-9s, and that at the time, Euro had a failure and the vet said he was one of our struggles. number of successes in his probably only had a few We went back and forth career. months, but he lived almost about it — has it been too Responding to more isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

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obituaries Buford, GA

Mary Ellen Anglin (Buice) Mary Buice Anglin, age 79, of Buford, GA passed away January 29, 2018.

Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. Buford, GA

Charlotte Cerneka (Thompson) Charlotte T. Cerneka, age 72, of Buford, GA passed away January 28, 2018.

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Mr. Marvin Chambers Marvin Lee Chambers, age 54, of Gainesville passed away Friday, January 25, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton.

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Betty Sue Coker Coker- Betty Sue Coker, age 90, of Lawrenceville passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, February 2, 2018 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. James Grady E. Shelton will officiate.

Interment will follow at Oakland Community Cemetery. Mrs. Coker was preceded in death by; Husband: Royal Lee Coker; Parents: Louis & Nora Johnson. She is survived by; Sons & Daughters-in-law: Barry & Barbara Coker of Monroe, Phil Coker & Renee Unterman of Buford; Daughter & Son-in-law: Jan & Gordon Knight of Monroe; Sister: Anita Cain of Lawrenceville; Brother-in-law: Ferrell Smith of Lilburn; Grandchildren: Beth Coker, Somer & Matt Anderson, Melissa & Ron Mojica, Krystal Knight, Brooke Coker-Prather; 8 Great Grandchildren; Numerous Family & Friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

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

Buford, GA

Margaret Davis Margaret Davis, age 93, of Buford, GA passed away on January 30, 2018.

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Jerry W. Fitts, age 68 of Lilburn, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel.

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Anita Huston Fowler Fowler- Anita Huston Fowler, age 86, of Lawrenceville passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. James Hansard & Ed Still will officiate. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by; Husband: Bill Fowler; Father: Curtis Hoke Huston; Mother: Jewel Huston; Brother: Curtis Jimmy Huston. She is survived by; Sons & Daughters-in-law: Ronnie & Vickie Fowler of Monroe, Bobby & Judy Fowler of Lawrenceville; Sister & Brother-in-law: Donna & Wayne Roberts of Lawrenceville; Sisterin-law: Carole Huston of Lilburn; Grandchildren: Stacy Fowler, Billy Fowler, Shelby Turner; Great Grandchildren: Aubrey Fowler, Addison Fowler, Kaleigh Fowler, Huston Fowler, Austin Turner, Jace Fowler; Numerous Family & Friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Research Association- 41 Perimeter Center East Suite 550 DeKalb, GA 30346, American Cancer Society105 Westpark Drive Suite C Athens, GA 30606, and/ or Mitochondrial Foundation- 1266 W. Paces Ferry Road Suite 301 Atlanta, GA 30327.The family will receive friends from 4-8PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

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Jon Hastings Jon Hastings, age 78, of Norcross, GA, peacefully passed away Monday, January 30, 2018. Celebration of life Services for Jon will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Inurnment will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, Peachtree Corners, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jon was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing golf, basketball, and volleyball. He enjoyed gardening in his Koi Pond.

Jon retired with over 20 years of service as an HVAC Engineer with Emory University. Jon is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sandra

Kay Hastings; daughters, Linda Damiani and Renee Hastings; grandsons, Dillwyn Damiani and Kyle Hastings; brothers, Carl and wife Sandra Hastings, and Robert Hastings.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.

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Dianne Knoblauch Dianne Knoblauch, age 76, of Pendergrass passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton.

Lawrenceville, GA

Barbara Long (Leverett) Barbara passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

Arrangements by: Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville.

Canton, GA

Parker Killian Moore Mrs. Mary Jane Hughes (Hamrick) Mary Jane Hamrick Hughes, age 77 of Canton, Georgia died on Saturday January 27, 2018. Born and raised in Duluth, Georgia, she resided in Canton from the age of 16. She was beloved for her sweet, cheerful nature, her gracious hospitality and her friendly, outgoing kindness and respect to everyone she met. She spent her time and energy encouraging, supporting and serving her family, friends and community.

Her work spanned decades in volunteer service positions in the local hospital auxiliary, Laurel Garden Club, Service League of Cherokee County, Cherokee County Master Gardeners and her church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dale (Bobby) Hughes; parents, Essie Louise Dove Hamrick and Matt Lee Hamrick; and brother, Ted Hamrick. She is survived by her sister Margaret (Huey) Ellington; brothers Ed (Debra) Hamrick, Tommy (Cathy) Hamrick and Richard Hamrick; daughter and son-in-law Janice and John Severence, Jr., son Alan Hughes, grandchildren Amanda (Danny) Banks and Josh (Lindsey) Hughes and their children.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 pm Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Canton First United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Jim McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at the church.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to honor her memory to Cherokee County Master Gardeners, Laurel Garden Club, Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary or Ed Towers Family Fund Ministry (through Canton First United Methodist Church).

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David E. Kilman, age 71, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Flanigan Funeral Home

Kathleen- Parker Killian Moore, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2018. A Celebration of Parker’s life will be held on February 1, 2018, at Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Road, Auburn Georgia, 30011, beginning at 2:00 pm.

Please join the family as they celebrate Parker’s life.

Parker was born on March 12, 1994 in Greenville, South Carolina to his proud parents, Kristina Leah Heaton (Christopher) Maas, of Kathleen and Andrew (Misty) Moore, of Anderson, South Carolina.

Parker attended Mill Creek High School and Gwinnett Technical College.

He was a shift leader at Barberitos. He loved family, friends, his customers, the lake, soccer, hiking, photography, history, cats and video games. Parker will be remembered by all who knew him for his beautiful soul. He had the purest, most gentle heart, and touched many people.

Parker brought joy and light wherever he went.

He was one of those fires that burned brighter than the rest.

In addition to his parents, Parker is survived by his brothers: Alec Kevin Ayers, Kyle Lee Maas, and Dylan William Maas, of Warner Robins. Hannah Larare Moore, Hayden Andrew Moore, and Haleigh Madison Moore, of Anderson, South Carolina; Maternal Grandmother: Gail “Grandy” Killian, of Prosperity, South Carolina; Paternal grandparents: Hilton & Vy Moore, of Anderson, South Carolina.

Uncles: William Smith Heaton, Jr. (Dana Wiles), Tommy Moore, and Ronnie Anderson; Aunts: Becky Stoddard, Kelly Morrison, Donna McConnell, and Kim Hanvey; and many loving cousins.

Parker is preceded in death by his grandparents: William S. Heaton, Susan Heaton, and Roberta Moore.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation in honor of Parker’s memory to the Parker Killian Moore Scholarship Fund. https:// www.gofundme.com/ parkerkillian moorescholarship Additionally, to honor Parker’s love for cats, a donation may be made to, Good Mews Animal Foundation, 3805 Robinson Road, Marietta Georgia, 30068. https://goodmews. org/ One of his final acts was donating to Life Link in order to help other individuals. For more information please visit, www. lifelinkfoundation.org Please visit www.burp

peescott memorialchapel. com to sign the online guest book, light a memorial candle and to view the video tribute. BurpeeScott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has charge of arrangements.Arrangements by Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel

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W. Horace Waddell

W. Horace Waddell, age 90, of Snellville, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Loma Cofield WadSnellville dell, who died on DecemMarion Martha Phil- ber 11, 2014. He is survived by his daughter & lip son-in-law, Anita and DenMarion Martha Phillip nis Vance of Loganville, age 63 of Snellville, GA, GA, three grandchildren passed away on Sunday, Ginger Mercer (Andy), January 28, 2018. Tom M. Katie Pryor and Alex Wages Snellville Chapel.

Vance; three great-grandWinder, GA children, Olivia Pryor, Logan Mercer and Layla Patricia Pyles (BaiMercer; several nieces ley) and nephews. He was Patricia Pyles, age 61, preceded in death by his of Winder passed away parents, Summie & Pansy January 25, 2018. Flanigan Waddell and two brothers, Funeral Home, Buford, Claud & Otis. The Funeral GA. Service Honoring the Life Jefferson of Horace Waddell will be held Thursday, February Judy Lynn Sanders 1, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at (Timms) Tom M. Wages Snellville age 61, of Jefferson, GA Chapel with Rev. Guy died January 26, 2018.

Priester officiating. InterBill Head Funeral Home ment will follow at Eternal Duluth Chapel.

Hills Memory Gardens.

The family will receive Loganville friends from 12:00 P.M. Lula Spivey to the time of the service age 71, passed away on on Thursday at the funeral January 26, 2018. Arhome. Flowers are acrangements by Tim Stewart cepted but those desiring Funeral Home, Loganville. may make memorial gifts to Alzheimer’s Association Duluth, GA in memory of W. Horace Paul James Sullivan Waddell. Condolences Paul Sullivan, age 57, may be sent or viewed at of Duluth passed away www.wagesfuneralhome.

January 26, 2018. Flanigan com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Home, Buford, Funeral Service, LLC, “A GA. Family Company,” Snellville Chapel 770-979Buford, GA 3200 has been entrusted Ricky F. Thompson with the arrangements.

Ricky F. Thompson, age 63, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his Loganville, GA parents, John and Louise Bruce Thompson; brothMrs. Janice Wise ers, John Eldon Thomp(Eubanks) son, and Donald James Mrs. Janice Eubanks Thompson. Mr. Thompson Wise, age 77, of Cumming, is survived by his wife of Georgia, formerly of Tocthirty-nine years, Rebecca coa, passed away Saturday, Dollar Thompson, Buford, January 27, 2018. Born GA; sons and daughterAugust 1, 1940, in Cinin-law, Ricky Thompson, cinnati, Ohio, she was Jr., Dacula, GA, John and the daughter of the late Jamie Thompson, Dacula, Elmer and Kathleen Gould GA; stepson, Jason Wayne Eubanks. Mrs. Wise was Davis, Sugar Hill, GA; preceded in death by her eleven grandchildren; husband, Herman L. Wise. sisters and brothersJanice and Herman were in-law, Kathryn Moon, the founders and owners of Winder, GA, Paulette North Georgia Processing Bailey, Jefferson, GA, in Martin, Ga. She enJean and Rudolph Pruett, joyed traveling, entertainHoschton, GA, Joan and ing family and friends, and Randy Sanders, Buford, volunteering in the comGA, Brenda and Toby munity. She is survived Lindeland, Hiawassee, by her daughter, Sandy GA, Debra and David Eggers of Cumming, GA; Bennett, Lawrenceville, son and daughter-in-law, GA, and Peggy and Jerry Ken and Karen Eggers Etheridge, Buford, GA; of Loganville, GA; and a brothers and sister-in-law, sister, Kathy Eubanks of Roy and Diane Thompson, Cumming, GA. Jefferson, GA, Raymond Funeral services will be Thompson, Buford, GA; held at eleven o’clock, several nieces, nephews Wednesday, January 31, and cousins. Mr. Thomp2018 at the Toccoa First son was born October United Methodist Church 30, 1954 in Duluth, GA. with the Dr. John Brown He was a retired custom officiating. Burial will residential home builder follow at the Toccoa City from the metro Atlanta Cemetery. The family area. He was of the Baptist will receive friends at the faith. Funeral services mortuary from 2pm - 5pm will be held on Thursday, Tuesday. In lieu of flowFebruary 1, 2018 at 2:00 ers, donations may be p.m. in the Chapel of made to the Toccoa First Flanigan Funeral Home United Methodist Church. with Rev. Tim Bailey and Rev. David Bailey officiat- Condolences may be sent ing. Interment will follow to the family at www.whitat White Chapel Memorial lockmortuary.net Whitlock Mortuary is Gardens in Duluth, GA. in charge of the arrangeThe family will receive ments. friends on Wednesday, Arrangements by WhitJanuary 31, 2018 from lock Mortuary, Inc. 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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PRIMED PANTHER Fully healthy for the first time in high school track and field, Parkview’s Justin Long has lofty goals for his senior season. (Photos: Kyle Hess)

Training, health have Parkview’s Long ready for big season

By Will Hammock Justin Long has a decorated high school track and field career already.

The Parkview standout won a state championship in the 400-meter run as a freshman, despite battling hamstring issues that 2015 season, and ranked among the state’s best athletes the next two years, too. But he suffered a nagging back injury — it eventually was discovered to be a broken bone from football — that hampered his progress.

Now a senior, Long is healthy and motivated. He also has focused solely on track since giving up football heading into his final high school season.

That combination could mean even better results this spring, a scary propo-

sition considering what he has done his first three years with the Panthers.

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be pretty impressive this year.”

The healthy status has contributed to the high hopes, as has the more dedicated training in track, made possible when he gave up football, which he

has played since he was 5.

He made the tough decision to give up the sport he enjoyed prior to the 2017 football season.

He already had Division I offers in football, in addition to numerous track and field options.

“During the offseason going into my senior year, I decided to just focus on track and see what I could really do in that,” Long said. “At times I do (miss football), and it’s sometimes hard. But at the end of the day, I realize I made the best decision for me. … I could have (played college football). It’s one of those things that was a little hard to get past, but I feel like I made the best decision.”

Henson said he didn’t steer Long one way or the other, though he noticed which way he was leaning.

“I was his position coach (in football) and his heart just wasn’t in (football),” Henson said. “I just feel like he had dealt with some nagging injuries and he felt like he had something to prove (in track). He loves football, but he has crazy passion for track.”

The track route doesn’t often yield full scholarships like football. However, Long’s potential set him up with a free education courtesy of Oklahoma State, his Pell Grant paying for everything the Cowboys’ track and field program didn’t.

Oklahoma State has

been known for its strong middle distance and distance/cross country runners in the past, but its rapidly improving sprints program will benefit greatly from Long’s skills. He excels in the 200 and 400, and also shines in hurdles, an event he doesn’t run in meets. Henson said the 400 hurdles may end up being his best event if he goes that route at OSU. “It felt very nice (at Oklahoma State),” Long said. “I felt like it was a place where I could see myself going for four years and I could focus there, keep my head on straight. I felt like I could improve as an athlete there.”

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Broncos ride county title momentum into state meet

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After building plenty of momentum during the Gwinnett County Championship meet earlier this month, Brookwood’s boys and girls hope that push carries over for the Class 6A/7A Swimming and Diving Championships,

which get underway with the diving competition Thursday at McAuley Aquatic Center on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

The Broncos not only hope to win their third straight boys state title, but also win the program’s first girls state title since 2012, and thus become the first program to sweep since

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And he says both teams come into the state meet with slightly different perspectives.

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they’ve focused on right from the start. The girls’ goal has sort of developed over the course of the season as we saw the impact of our new freshman and combined with our more experienced swimmers.

We kind of looked at and thought we might have a shot.”

If the Bronco boys and girls are to have a shot,

they will need more strong performances like the ones they got at the county meet a little over a week ago, particularly county meet record-setting performances by the girls 200-yard freestyle team of Leila Taylor, Maddie Cordle, Tegan Sweeney and Lily Burke and the boys 400

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Ongoing through May 15: The Georgia Force home-school football program is accepting registration for its 2018 season in the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association. The team accepts players who are home-schooled (home-based, co-ops and online courses) or who attend private or Christian schools without sports programs. Registration is open to sixth- through 12th-graders. For more information or to register, go to www. forcehsfootball.com.

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Ongoing through Feb. 20: Gwinnett’s Spring Middle School Golf League has opened up registration.

The golf league, open to everyone from beginners to accomplished junior

players, is organized with parents through the South Gwinnett Athletic Association. Players are assigned teams based on middle school attendance and receive golf shirts with their middle school or feeder high school colors. Registration is available through Feb. 20 for the spring season, which begins March 11.

For more information or to register, go to www.middleschoolgolfleague.com.

RUNNING

Saturday: The fifth annual Stampede in The Park 5K Trail Run, a benefit for Meadowcreek’s cross country program, will be held Feb. 3 at Yellow River Park. For registration or more information, go to stampedeinthepark. wixsite.com/5k1kfunrun or email stampedeinthepark@ gmail.com.

UConn lands Brookwood’s Black Army lands Catoe Army football’s sucConnecticut’s football cess in recruiting Gwinnett program landed a commit- County continued Monday ment from one of Geornight, when Peachtree gia’s most prolific running Ridge senior Wilson Catoe backs Monday. committed to the Black Brookwood senior Dante Knights.

Black chose the Huskies Catoe, a 6-foot-1, from a large list of offers 215-pound linebacker, comgarnered through two fruit- mitted to Harvard in Auful seasons as the Broncos’ gust, but racked up a numfeature back. The 5-footber of offers and opened his 11, 200-pounder led his recruitment back up. team to the state semifinals this season, rushing Huzzie commits for 1,927 yards and 32 to East Tennessee touchdowns. He also had Duluth two-sport stand11 receptions for 268 yards out Will Huzzie has made and four scores. his college decision, comDespite missing time mitting to the East Tenneswith an injury as a junior, see State football program. he rushed for 739 yards The 6-foot-4, and eight TDs. 185-pounder ranked Black started his high second in Gwinnett with school career at North 78 catches for 1,035 yards Gwinnett before transferand seven touchdowns as a ring to Brookwood. senior. As a junior, he had From Staff Reports

44 catches for 632 yards and six scores and ranked second in the county with six interceptions.

Huzzie also averages 13.9 points and 7.8 rebounds for the Wildcats’ boys basketball team.

Lanier’s Johnson picks Wagner Lanier senior Malik Johnson made a commitment to the Wagner College (N.Y.) football program Sunday.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound linebacker had 115 tackles and four sacks last season.

Wildcats’ El-Amin headed to Pikeville Duluth quarterback Jalil El-Amin has committed to the Pikeville College (Ky.) football program.

The senior threw for 1,947 yards and 17 touch-

downs last season after throwing for 2,278 yards and 21 TDs as a junior.

Collins Hill’s Augustine chooses Howard Collins Hill senior Jomier Augustine made a commitment Monday to the Howard University football program.

Augustine, who committed to Army earlier in the recruiting process, had 79 tackles as a senior for the Eagles’ state playoff team.

Central’s King commits to Miles Central Gwinnett senior Jalen King has made a commitment to the Miles College (Ala.) football program.

King, a 6-foot-3, 295-pounder, was one of the anchors of the Black Knights’ offensive line.

Eagles plan to put pressure on Brady Field Level Media The Philadelphia Eagles may be less than a week from facing the winningest quarterback in Super Bowl history, but they certainly don’t sound like a team that’s intimidated by the Patriots mystique.

In fact, they sound like a team ready to take on the challenge. And nowhere does the confidence exude more than from the defensive line.

Talking to his fellow D-linemen during a recent team meeting, former New England defensive end Chris Long told his teammates, “Let’s go out there and make (Tom Brady) uncomfortable.”

That message, relayed to the media by Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox on Sunday, is part of a larger plan the Eagles want to incorporate against the only quarterback with five Super Bowl wins Sunday.

“As I say every week, it’s going to come down to the front four guys getting after the quarterback and making him uncomfortable in the pocket,” Cox said before the team left for Minneapolis.

And when it comes to teams capable of making Brady uncomfortable, few can match the potential of the Eagles. Philadelphia has perhaps the best depth at defensive line in the NFL, with a league-high seven defensive linemen getting at least 400 snaps.

And that’s not lost on Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

“It’s a lot more than four,” Belichick said when asked about the Eagles’ front four. “I wish it was four. It’s about eight, nine.

“It’s a very disruptive group — hard to run against, hard to throw against, and they’re well-coached.”

In the NFC Championship Game, the Eagles sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum just once. But they hit him eight times, recorded one strip-sack and intercepted

New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the turf after getting sacked earlier this season. (Photo: Kevin Hoffman-USA Today Sports)

two passes — the first returned 50 yards by Patrick Robinson for a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7 in the first quarter. The Eagles would score the next 31 points and cruise to a 38-7 victory.

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Buford wrestling cruises to area championship

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12-3, are coached by Antoine Stroud, who coached Shiloh to a JV region title last season.

Alan Encarnacion led the Wildcats with 17 points and eight rebounds in the title game, while Connor Creedon had 13 points, including four 3-pointers. Lorin Taylor (eight points, four assists), Jason Tunstall (five points) and John Durden (five points) also contributed offensively.

Buford dominated the Area 8-AAAAA Championships on Saturday, sending all 14 wrestlers to sectionals for the second straight year.

The Wolves, already this year’s State Duals champions, got individual area titles from Nick Cambria, Logan Ashton, Kyle McCullough, Nick Stonecheck, Blaine Bergey, Charlie Darracott, Cooper Berkmar JV wins Roberts, Tristan Bozoian, Billy Barber and John Downing. Alcein Mendoza, Jose Region 7 title in overtime The Berkmar High School junior Bravo and Quentin Skinner had secondvarsity basketball team won the Region place finishes, and Dylan Bozoian placed 7-AAAAAAA championship over Norfourth. cross on Saturday 46-43 in overtime.

The Patriots are coached by Jeff Glass.

Duluth JV boys Berkmar’s region champs are: Michael basketball wins region Bullard, Chike Ezigbo, Chea Cheapoo, Duluth’s boys basketball team won Henry Chambers, Kobe Romain-Grant, the Region 6-AAAAAAA junior varsity Peter Ta, Jacari Dozier, Jaylen King, championship this past weekend with a Jaquez Conley, Markus Lofton and Jared 55-50 victory over Discovery.

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The last time the Eagles and Patriots played one another, a 35-28 Philadelphia win in New England in December 2015, Brady was sacked four times, hit 10 times and intercepted twice. Philadelphia safety

Malcolm Jenkins returned one of those picks 99 yards for a score.

Brandon Graham collected two sacks and three quarterback hits in that game. He led the Eagles this season with 9.5 sacks.

The Eagles will likely also watch plenty of film from the AFC title game.

The Patriots may have beaten Jacksonville 2420, but the Jaguars were in Brady’s face from the get-go with three sacks and seven quarterback hits.

Ultimately, it was Cox with the best synopsis of how the Eagles have to attack Brady.

“We can’t go out and just let him bake pizzas back there,” Cox said. “If we do that, it’s going to be a long game for the back end.”

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SUPER SIX TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS Name: Nia Brown School: Greater Atlanta Christian Class: Senior College choices: California-Riverside, Marshall, Brown Twitter handle: @ NiaMarie33_ Favorite track and field event: 200 meters Least favorite track and field event: Shot put Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Buford’s Alexa Rossum Favorite location for a meet: Greater Atlanta Christian Least favorite location for a meet: Fannin County Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “3005” by Childish Gambino Best-looking celebrity: Chadwick Boseman Favorite TV show: “The Crown” Dream car: Camaro Noteworthy: • Second at state, first at sectional, third at county in 200 last season • Second at state, first at sectional, second at county in 100 • Second in the 100 and third in the 200 at state as a sophomore Coach Brad Kinser’s take: “Nia Brown has been a mainstay of the GAC track program for her first three years. She helped in a big way to lead the Spartans to back-to-back state championships and she will be a big part of helping our team battle for three in a row. Last year she was first in the 4x100 relay for the third year in a row, second place in the 100 with a time of 11.9 (seconds) and second in the 200 with a time of 24.4. Nia is the ultimate competitor and has a great drive to do her best in every race. She is an outstanding track runner but an even more outstanding young lady.”

Name: Kimberly Harris School: Buford Class: Sophomore College choice: Right now I want to keep my options open to all colleges and find the one best fit for me Twitter handle: @ kim_berlyy11 Favorite track and field event: 400 meters Least favorite track and field event: I don’t really have one. I have ran everything all the way up to the 1,500 meters, but I don’t particularly dislike a certain one Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Archer’s Kyleeah Whitehead Favorite location for a meet: North Carolina A&T Least favorite location for a meet: Westlake Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “7/11” by Beyoncé Best-looking celebrity: Beyoncé Favorite TV show: “Shark Tank” Dream car: Red Mustang Noteworthy: • State champion, sectional and county champion in 400 • Second at state, fourth at sectional, second at county in 200 • Second at state, third at sectional in long jump Coach Fyrone Davis’ take: “Kimberly is one the hardest-working athletes I know.

She is a self-motivated and focused, driven person. She is a leader who is well respected by her peers. Kimberly is an asset to our track family and it is an honor to coach her. Kimberly will burn rubber on the track this year.”

Name: Elsie Igberaese School: Dacula Class: Junior College choices: North Carolina, Stanford, Princeton Twitter handle: @ elsie_igb Favorite track and field event: Discus Least favorite track and field event: 3,200 meters Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Buford’s Alexa Rossum Favorite location for a meet: Dacula

Least favorite location for a meet: Apalachee Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “DNA” by Kendrick Lamar Best-looking celebrity: Luke James Favorite TV show: “The Get Down” Dream car: Tesla Model 3 Noteworthy: • State, county runner-up in the discus as a sophomore • Fifth at state in shot put • Also an all-county softball player for the Falcons Coach David Machovec’s take: “Elsie is a junior two-sport athlete in softball and track who placed second in discus and fifth in shot at the Carrollton state meet and returns as the top all-classification discus thrower in Georgia. For the past two years, she trained and competed with her sister Chelsea (now at Liberty University), so performing well in the thick of competition is nearly automatic. Additionally, Elsie has great relative strength levels, which makes throwing shot and discus somewhat easy. What else? She also excels as a student-athlete with a 4.0 GPA. Elsie is a 2018 IDEALS Leadership School student, a school which holds very high character standards for entry.”

Name: Jada Jones School: Greater Atlanta Christian Class: Senior College choice: Harvard Twitter handle: @ jjadajjones Favorite track and field event: 100 hurdles Least favorite track and field event: 400 Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: My sister, Jasmine Jones Favorite location for a meet: Mill Creek Least favorite location for a meet: New Manchester Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Bartier Cardi” by Cardi B Best-looking celebrity: Rihanna Favorite TV show: “Black Mirror” Dream car: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Noteworthy: • Third at state, third at county, fifth at sectional in 100 last season • Second at state, second at sectional, third at county in 100 hurdles • As a sophomore, was second at state in 100 hurdles and third at state in 100 Coach Brad Kinser’s take: “Jada Jones is simply one of the best track runners to ever wear a GAC uniform.

She has helped the Spartans win two state meets in a row and will be a big part of trying to win a third one this season. She currently is on the top 10 list in Gwinnett County history in three events, the 100 meters, 100 hurdles and the 4x100 relay team. Her 4x100 relay teams have won three state titles in a row. Jada is an outstanding young lady, great student and tremendous teammate who will be greatly missed as she leaves next year to run at Harvard.”

Name: Jasmine Jones School: Greater Atlanta Christian Class: Sophomore College choices: Stanford, USC, Harvard Twitter handle: Don’t have one Favorite track and field event: 100 hurdles or 400 relay Least favorite track and field event: 400 hurdles Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: My sister, Jada Jones Favorite location for a meet: Anywhere warm with a brand-new track Least favorite location for a meet: Any home meet Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “I Get the Bag” by Migos Best-looking celebrity: Jason Momoa Favorite TV show: “Reign” Dream car: Volkswagen hippie van Noteworthy: • State champ, first at sectional, second at county in 100 hurdles • State champ, first at sectional, third at county in 300 hurdles Coach Brad Kinser’s take: “Jasmine Jones is a unique talent that does not come along very often. She is a gifted

athlete who has already had an amazing track career. As a ninth-grader, she helped lead the Spartans to a state title by winning both hurdles and the 4x100 relay. She is the fastest 100 hurdler ever in Gwinnett County and the fifth-fastest ever in the state of Georgia. Jasmine has won several national championships in Junior Olympics and can run any sprint from the 400 down as well as long jump over 19 feet. She is a great young lady, tremendous student humble leader and super teammate.”

Name: Alexa Rossum School: Buford Class: Junior College choice: I want to keep my options open. There are so many great colleges across this country. I’m excited by all the different choices.

Twitter handle: @alexarossum Favorite track and field event: I love to run the 100, 200 and 400, but out of the three, the 200 is probably my favorite. I also enjoy running the relays with my teammates.

Least favorite track and field event: Because I’m a sprinter, it would have to be watching the race walk.

Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Either Jada or Jasmine Jones. They are sisters that attend GAC. They are both great sprinters and hurdlers. We train together with our summer track club, ATL ZooM Athletics, and they are both pretty awesome.

Favorite location for a meet: Carrollton, because we won state there last year Least favorite location for a meet: I really enjoy competing, so I don’t have a least favorite location. As long as there is a track, I’m happy and ready to compete.

Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: Either “Work” by Rihanna or “All I Do is Win” by D.J. Khaled, but sometimes I’ll put on some gospel, like “Tell the World” by Lacrae Best-looking celebrity: That’s easy, Kofi Siriboe Favorite TV show: “Riverdale” Dream car: Black on black Lexus LC 500 convertible Noteworthy: • State, sectional and county champ in 100 • State, sectional and county champ in 200 • Reigning Daily Post girls runner of the year Coach Fyrone Davis’ take: “Alexa is the most explosive and powerful female track runner I have ever seen. She is very focused and motivated to be a winner. She will be a major contributor to any college track team she is on. You must respect her talent when you step on the track against her. It is an honor to coach her.”

BOYS Name: Jack Griffith School: Mill Creek Class: Senior College choice: Georgia College Twitter handle: @ jackgriffy Favorite track and field event: Discus Least favorite track and field event: 3,200 meters Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Mill Creek’s Julian Martin-Rodgers Favorite location for a meet: Berry College Least favorite location for a meet: Brookwood Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: None, I get focused with silence Best-looking celebrity: Gal Gadot Favorite TV show: “Game of Thrones” Dream car: 1967 Corvette Stingray Noteworthy: • Third at state, second at sectional, second at county in discus last season • Had 57 tackles and four sacks as a defensive line starter for the Hawks’ football team Coach Rik Moore’s take: “As a freshman, Jack was athletic and inexperienced but he developed some very good practice habits and became successful that year. He has continued to work on improving his technique

each year since with great work habits and working very well with Coach (Will) Shelton. Jack is a great team leader for his event group and for the overall team.”

Name: Brian Hauch School: Parkview Class: Junior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @ BrianHauch52 Favorite track and field event: Pole vault Least favorite track and field event: 3,200 meters Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Parkview thrower Charles Jordan Favorite location for a meet: North Carolina A&T for New Balance Outdoor Nationals Least favorite location for a meet: None, I love to vault anywhere Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Outlet” by Desiigner Best-looking celebrity: Jennifer Lawrence Favorite TV show: “Impractical Jokers” Dream car: Porsche 911 Noteworthy: • Second at state, first at sectional, first at county in pole vault last season • Broke a 32-year-old school record in the pole vault as a sophomore • Set a meet record this summer in New Balance Nationals’ Emerging Elite division in winning the pole vault, clearing a height of 15 feet, 9 1/4 inches Coach Matt Henson’s take: “Brian is one of the most motivated kids to improve I have ever seen. He is a student of the pole vault, and spends hours breaking down his own video in practice and watching other vaulters.

He is being recruited by some major programs because of his academics as well as athletics. I am excited to see what happens during this season for him, and enjoy watching him emerge as one of our leaders. He is one of the most competitive kids we’ve ever had in the program.”

Name: Walt Klima School: Archer Class: Senior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: None Favorite track and field event: Shot put Least favorite track and field event: None Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Other than my brother (John), I’m not sure Favorite location for a meet: In Gwinnett, at Archer, and the Bojangles Classic in Spartanburg, S.C. Least favorite location for a meet: In Gwinnett, at North Gwinnett, and CrossPlex in Birmingham, Ala. Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Monster” by Skillet Best-looking celebrity: Gal Gadot Favorite TV show: “Impractical Jokers,” but I’m too busy to watch TV Dream car: 1969 Shelby Cobra Mustang Noteworthy: • Fourth at state, second at county in the shot put as a junior • Region runner-up in the shot to teammate Sam Wright, a 2017 state champion thrower • Also runner-up to Wright at county in the shot Coach Byron Shells’ take: “Walter is the type of kid every coach wants to coach. He is self-motivated, a hard worker and a passionate thrower. He worked under (former Archer throwers) Ryan Camp and Sam Wight and now it is his time to lead and shine. He is all over this building learning, helping, leading. He is one of the busiest kids here at Archer. He has not peaked in his career, and that is the most exciting because the best is yet to come.”

Name: Justin Long School: Parkview Class: Senior College choice: Oklahoma State Twitter handle: @JDLong_4 Favorite track and field event: 200 meters Least favorite track and field event:

3,000 meter race walk Best Gwinnett track and field athlete other than me is: Parkview’s Marquis Lynch Favorite location for a meet: Anywhere. I love to race.

Least favorite location for a meet: None. I love to race.

Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: None, I try to focus on my race.

Best-looking celebrity: Meagan Good Favorite TV show: “The Flash” Dream car: BMW i8 Noteworthy: • Fourth at state in the 400 last season • Also placed sixth at state in the 200 • As a sophomore, was third at state, as well as region and county champion in the 400 Coach Matt Henson’s take: “I am so proud of the student-athlete and leader Justin has become to our program. It has been a pleasure helping develop a tremendous talent like him, and I cannot wait to see what his final season as a Parkview Panther holds for him. The sky is the limit for this young man, and the range he has as an athlete may not be apparent to everyone else, but Justin has made me a better coach and I hope I have made an impact on him.”

Name: Chase Murray School: Shiloh Class: Senior College choices: Tiffin, SCAD Twitter handle: N/A Favorite track and field event: 110 hurdles Least favorite track and field event: 1,600 meters Favorite location for a meet: Anywhere they host a state championship meet Least favorite location for a meet: Anywhere in Alabama Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: “Harder, Better, Faster” by Daft Punk, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen Best-looking celebrity: Gal Gadot Favorite TV show: “The Walking Dead” Dream car: Lamborghini Noteworthy: • Fourth at state in the 300 hurdles as a junior • County runner-up in 300 hurdles • Top six in both hurdles at sectional, county and region as a sophomore Coach Devin Jones’ take: “Chase is truly an all-around athlete. He seems to excel wherever we put him. He has been on the team since his freshman year and I am looking forward to him having an outstanding senior season. He has been a state finalist the last two years and contributed to the third-place team finish from the last school year. Outside of track, he is a highly talented artist and hopes to marry his talents of art and athletics into post-secondary opportunities.”

Name: Terell Smith School: South Gwinnett Class: Senior College choice: Minnesota Twitter handle: @ Terellsmith7 Favorite track and field event: 100 meters Least favorite track and field event: 400 meters Favorite location for a meet: Any track Song that gets me pumped up for a meet: Anything by Kodak Black Best-looking celebrity: Rihanna Favorite TV show: “Rick and Morty” Dream car: G-Wagon Noteworthy: • Signed with the Minnesota football program as a defensive back • State champ, first at sectional, first at county in 100 last season • Third at state, fourth at sectional, third at county in 200 Coach Ken Dennard’s take: “I am expecting Terell to be a leader this year.

He has learned a lot about running over the past few years. With quality coaching and dedication by Terell, Terell has become one of the best sprinters in Gwinnett County.”

Long •From Page 8A Long figures to make a big impression early with the Cowboys, just like he did at Parkview. He was state, sectional and region champion in the 400 as a high school freshman, not surprising after a successful career in junior track.

He started the sport when he was 11, trying it because his older sister was a track and field athlete.

“My sister ran summer track and I told my mom I wanted to try it one year,” Long said. “I won my first race. I was very nervous.

That year I went to nation-

als and I got fourth or fifth in the 400, so I decided to keep going. The next year after that I won (a national title).”

His prowess in the 400 continued his next two high school seasons — he was third at state as a sophomore and fourth at state last year (as well as finishing sixth in the 200).

He also starred at New Balance Outdoor Nationals last summer with the Parkview Express, winning national titles in the 1,000-meter sprint medley Swedish relay, the 400 relay and the 800 relay.

His 1,000 relay team,

which also included Malik Washington, Demarius Smith and Amir Harris, broke the national record with a time of 1:52.39.

It’s been all track and field for Long since the summer, with no more football practices jamming up his fall schedule.

The one-sport training brought lofty goals with it, like reaching 45 seconds in the 400 (his previous best was 47.3). He also wants the team to challenge for a state title.

“I feel like we’re going to be great,” Long said “We’re only missing two people from last year that went to

college. I feel like we’re going to have a good chance to win it all this year.”

Though the graduation of Smith and Harris was a big hit, Parkview still has a deep team with talent like Long.

“I’m proud of Justin,” Henson said. “I was able to inherit a tremendous talent and he’s made me a better coach. Hopefully I’ve been able to give him something, not just from a coaching standpoint, but to help with recruiting as a sounding board. I’m excited for this season for him.

The pressure’s off of him.

He’s won a state champi-

onship. He’s won a couple of relay state championships. He’s competed well on the national level. He’s committed. He’s signed.

He’s doing well in school.

The only pressure on Justin this spring is the pressure he puts on himself. And he does care about the team. … He’s a four-year kid who we knew what we were getting when he came to us from middle school.

He was already running summer track and he’s a track junkie.

“From a leadership standpoint, he doesn’t talk much.

He smiles a lot. He doesn’t listen to a lot of music. He’s

keen, focused in.”

Long wants to finish high school track well to honor Parkview and his coach, fully understanding what both have done for him.

“It means a lot (to be a part of Parkview’s program),” he said. “Coach Henson’s really tried hard.

He’s really coached us hard the past couple of years. He’s done a lot for me and I really appreciate him, everything he’s done for me and my family. I just want to give as much as I can to the program, finish out this year as a leader and give it my all.”

Wallace ready for NASCAR’s big stage this season ster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing.

What’s more, he will be Darrell “Bubba” Wallace driving the vaunted No. 43 has arrived — and he’s fielded by Richard Petty feeling it.

Motorsports in partnership After years of starts and with Richard Childress stops in a racing career that Racing. The significance is finally in gear, Wallace is not lost on Wallace, who is set to compete in his first finally has taken the step full-time season in Monthat matters.

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“I’m beyond excited,” said Wallace, the first African-American to drive full-time in NASCAR’s premier series in nearly 50 years. “I might not show it, but, man, this is it. We’re here. We’re at the Cup level. I’m one of the Cup guys walking around today on media day.

“The new Camaro ZL1 is awesome looking, looks great, especially with our colors on there, that Petty blue touch to it. Moving up camp to RCR, being on campus with them, so I’m adjusting to it all.”

Wallace got his baptism in the Cup series last year, filling in at RPM for four

races while Aric Almirola recovered from a back injury sustained in a ferocious crash at Kansas. Wallace was grateful for the opportunity, but it wasn’t his car — yet.

“Going into those four races last year, it was like, ‘OK, this isn’t my car, this isn’t my ride, no need to

throw that extra little bit out there. Let’s just get through.’ And we ended up having some of the best races. We were on the cusp of fighting for a top-10 (finish) there at Kentucky.

Just got edged out by my good friend (Ryan) Blaney there. It was good to learn in that whole process.”

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GWINNETT TRACK AND FIELD TEAM PREVIEWS Region 8-AAAAAAA Archer Coaches: Ethan Kasson, Byron Shells Top boy athletes: Myles Collins, Soph. (800, 1,600); James Cragin, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Curtis Hill, Sr. (shot put, discus); John Klima, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Walt Klima, Sr. (shot put, discus); Chidi Okebalama, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Daniel Robinson, Sr. (100, 200); Christian Vinson, Sr. (400); Sterling Warner, Sr. (100, 200) Top girl athletes: Sarah McCartney, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Grace Carpenter, Soph. (800); Kelly Connerley, Jr. (800, 1,600); Kyleeyah Whitehead, Jr. (100, 200, long jump); Kira Yamini, Jr. (200, 400); Becca Young, Jr. (shot put, discus); Ajee Frazier, Sr. (100, 200); Monasia Taylor, Sr. (100) Grayson Coaches: Jim Dew, Frankey Iverson Top boy athletes: Yadon Johnson, Jr. (100, 200); Tyler McCormick, Sr. (100, 200); Zach Jones, Sr. (200, 400); Chris Mitchell, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Zach Hawkins, Soph.

(110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Chris Cherono, Soph. (800, 1,600); Emmanuel Devore, Sr. (800); David Gunn, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Gabe McNett, Sr. (3,200) Top girl athletes: Leslie Rodgers, Sr. (triple jump); Jazmin Robinson, Jr. (shot put); Devyn Houston, Sr. (100, 200, 400); Kendall McDaniel, Soph. (high jump); Priscilla Ajala, Jr. (100 hurdles); Kya Wiggins, Jr. (400, 800); Eva Ross, Jr. (800, 1,600); Kayla Langston, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Amilliana Cox, Sr. (100 hurdles); Kiara Hicks, Sr. (300 hurdles); Alise Mercier, Sr. (3,200); Savannah Richards, Sr. (shot put, discus); Ella Johnson, Jr. (100, 200) Shiloh Coach: Devin Jones Top boy athletes: Chase Murray, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Dakota Thomas, Soph. (hurdles, jumps); Elijah Berry, Jr. (400, 800); DeAndre Athias, Sr. (sprints); Spencer Vitense, Sr. (400, 800); Robert Cranston, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Isaac Dowling, Soph. (shot put, discus) Top girl athletes: Jessica Shelley, Soph. (sprints); Ronje Williams, Sr. (hurdles, jumps); Erica O’Neal, Soph. (hurdles, jumps); Jazmine Hobson, Soph. (sprints, jumps); Aweng Mawien, Sr. (hurdles, jumps); Ebony Moore, Jr. (throws) South Gwinnett Coaches: Ken Dennard, Venson Elder Top boy athletes: Terell Smith, Sr. (100, 200); Marcus Evans, Jr. (long jump, triple jump); Tyler McKine, Sr. (pole vault); Andre Dennard, Jr. (100, 200); Jalen Stephens, Sr. (100, 200) Top girl athletes: Taiya Pitram, Sr. (pole vault); Nu’Mia Thomas, Sr. (400); Aniya Outley, Sr. (100, 200); Joune Nichols, Jr. (long jump, hurdles); Indigo Lee, Jr. (800, 1,600);

Faith Hill, Fr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 400); Rychae Bradley, Jr. (800, 1,600); Catherine Clarke-Ashford, Jr. (100, 200, 400); Fatimah Higgins, Sr. (800, 1,600); Aniya Bell, Soph. (100, 200, 400); Idumu Aromolara, Soph. (shot put, discus); Nyasia Williams, Jr. (100, long jump, triple jump); Marenia Rivers, Sr. (shot put, discus) Region 7-AAAAAAA Berkmar Coach: Derrick Harper Top boy athletes: Troy Oates, Sr. (110 hurdles); Andrew Latimer, Sr. (300 hurdles); Thomas Gray, Sr. (400) Top girl athletes: Saraphina Massquoi, Sr. (100, 300 hurdles, long jump); Dimoni Parrish, Sr. (400, 800); Ihsana Haines, Soph. (200, 400) Brookwood Coaches: Eric Rovie, Kelly Swanson Top boy athletes: Omajwe Etiwe, Soph. (100, 200); Nick Prince, Sr. (100, 200); Jared Jones, Jr. (400); David Crawford, Jr. (110 hurdles); Austin Hamilton, Sr. (300 hurdles); Kevin Ng, Soph. (300 hurdles); Harrison Miller, Sr. (300 hurdles); Thomas Ridley, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Luke McNeil, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Connor Bowler, Sr. (pole vault); Jacob Winskie, Jr. (shot put, discus); Mike Akuffo, Sr. (shot put, discus) Top girl athletes: Morgan Bentley, Soph. (sprints, jumps); Jayla Ferris, Sr. (sprints); Adiyah Warner, Sr. (jumps); Carlie Turner, Soph. (sprints); MaKenna Hillmer, Soph. (sprints); Imani Harrison, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Alyssa Keeling, Jr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Brooke Bradley, Sr. (hurdles, jumps); Jordyn Edgerton, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Nia Scott, Soph. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Reese Saddler, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Elizabeth Saliba, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Hannah Gatland, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Cambrie Gauthier, Sr. (pole vault); Parker Freeman, Soph. (pole vault); Nia McCain, Jr. (shot put, discus); Madison Kelly, Soph. (shot put, discus) Central Gwinnett Coaches: Mike Malone, Demetris Riddles Top boy athletes: Nick Fortune, Jr. (100, 200); Axel Avalos, Sr. (800, 1,600) Top girl athletes: Gaby Ajibade, Sr. (long jump, triple jump, 100); Naomi Bishop, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Nechelle Ben, Sr. (400, 800); Destiny Magby, Sr. (100, 200); Jowell Reynolds, Sr. (high jump, triple jump) Meadowcreek Coaches: Bryant Harrison, Aimee Michael Top boy athletes: Will Thompson, Sr. (100); Chauncey Williams, Sr. (100, 200); Carlos Calderon, Jr. (800, 1,600, 3,200); Ahmad Holmes, Jr. (800, 1,600, 3,200); Luis Nieto, Soph. (800, 1,600, 3,200); Jeremiah

Caldwell, Sr. (long jump); Mark Haynes, Sr. (discus); James King, Jr. (shot put) Top girl athletes: Charlotte Hope, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Jaimaya McCray, Sr. (100); Siddequa Abdurrahman, Jr. (discus, shot put); Giselle Cruz, Jr. (discus, shot put) Norcross Coach: David Wright Top boy athletes: Demontrez Miller, Sr. (long jump); Malik Mays, Sr. (triple jump, long jump); Antonio Holt, Sr. (shot put, discus); Rekevian Mathis, Jr. (100, 200); Gabriel Schlicht, Soph.

(1,600, 3,200); Chris Bunner, Sr. (1,600, 3,200) Top girl athletes: Javon Joyner, Sr. (shot put, discus); Maggie O’Leary, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Grettie Reifenberger, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Mackenzie Allan, Jr. (pole vault); Maya Reaves, Sr. (jumps); Rose Marie Pannell, Sr. (100, 200); Adya Smalls, Sr. (100, 200) Parkview Coach: Matt Henson Top boy athletes: Christian Corsello, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Brandon Harvey, Sr. (jumps); Justin Long, Sr. (200, 400); Marquis Lynch, Sr. (200, 400); Christian Malloy, Sr. (100, 200); Matthew Chavers, Jr. (100, 200, jumps); Charles Jordan, Jr. (shot put, discus); Malik Washington, Jr. (100, 200); Tristan Autry, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Malik Thompson, Soph. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Keith Williams, Soph. (100, 200) Top girl athletes: Keyonnie Bray, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Andrea Ploussard, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Hannah Whitlock, Sr. (shot put, discus); Leah Disher, Jr. (400, 800); Marcayla Hannah, Jr. (100, 200); Harmony Smalls, Jr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Skye Gross, Soph. (jumps, 100, 200); Claire Mills, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Jordan Pringle, Soph. (jumps, 100, 200); Cassie Mesh, Fr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles) Region 6-AAAAAAA Collins Hill Coaches: Andrew Hudson, Danny Harrison Top boy athletes: T.C. Harrison, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Darwin Lisbey, Sr. (discus); Anthony Urmetz, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Kai Brickey, Sr. (1,600, 3,200) Top girl athletes: Kennedy Pedro, Soph. (sprints, 800); Tora Wright, Sr. (jumps, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Desiree Conner, Sr. (sprints, jumps); Heather Lundi, Sr. (sprints) Discovery Coaches: Robert Ayres, Adam Gillis Top boy athletes: Denzel Florent, Sr. (100, 200, 400); Benjamin Reyes, Jr. (400, 800, 1,600); Pablo MunizGutierrez, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Zhalen Campbell, Jr. (100, long jump); Jason Mitchell, Jr. (100, 200, high jump) Top girl athletes: Raquel Newkirk, Jr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Kiara

Rose, Jr. (triple jump); Jalia Bryant, Jr. (100, 200, high jump); Orphee Agboessi, Sr. (800); Sol Mendoza, Fr. (1,600, 3,200) Duluth Coaches: Bob Swank, Steve Fairchild Top boy athletes: Will English, Sr. (800); Jaden Johnson, Soph. (long jump); Avery Snyder, Jr. (400) Top girl athletes: Valeria Angel, Sr. (1,600); Yasmine George, Jr. (200, 400); Shai Carpenter, Soph. (200) Mill Creek Coaches: Jed Hodges, Rik Moore Top boy athletes: Jack Griffith, Sr. (shot put, discus); Andre Valcin, Sr. (200, 400); Cameron Price, Sr. (200, 400); Jackson Miller, Sr. (pole vault); Ronald Clarke, Soph. (200, 400); Julian Martin-Rodgers, Sr. (hurdles); David Mitchell, Soph. (hurdles); Joseph Muck, Jr. (1,600); Brian Ricks, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Ethan Jarrett, Sr. (3,200); Kyle Baptiste, Jr. (high jump) Top girl athletes: Morgan Iverson, Sr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Camryn Petit, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Marisa Petit, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Rachel Machovec, Sr. (shot put, discus) Mountain View Coaches: Chuck Allen, Ricky Aspinwall Top boy athletes: Adam Keller, Sr. (pole vault); Terrance Gragg, Sr. (100, 200); Zuri Wilson, Sr. (100); Caleb Iwan, Sr. (800, 3,200); Joseph Joisil, Sr. (400) Top girl athletes: Chloe Hetherington, Jr. (800, 1,600); Bethany Maggert, Sr. (long jump, triple jump); Tia Bentley, Sr. (shot put, discus); Leighan Williams, Jr. (100, 200); Cara-Michelle Nemorin, Jr. (100, 200); Sarah-Sam Ekhator, Jr. (100 hurdles); Feranmi Arowolo, Sr. (400) North Gwinnett Coaches: John Rowland, Jim Yike Top boy athletes: Reid Blackburn, Jr. (shot put, discus); Ryan Bronaugh, Jr. (throws); Warren Burrell, Jr. (sprints, jumps); Nasir Christian, Sr. (hurdles); Fernando Collado, Jr. (shot put, discus); Javonni Cunningham, Soph. (sprints); Joshua Downs, Soph. (jumps, sprints); Christian Huang, Soph. (shot put, discus); Andrew Lawrence, Sr. (400, 800); Brendan McCormack, Sr. (400, 800); Ray Murphy, Sr. (400, 800); Darius Newsome, Sr. (sprints); Quinton Newsome, Jr. (sprints); Stephen Pipes, Sr. (400, 800); Colin Wainwright, Jr. (hurdles, sprints, jumps); Tristan Weddington, Jr. (sprints, jumps) Top girl athletes: Kayla Brown, Sr. (shot put, discus); Grace Forren, Sr. (pole vault); Lyndsey Fowler, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Sommer Hope, Sr. (sprints); Alexis Kitchens, Sr. (sprints, jumps); Aliah Kitchens, Jr. (sprints, jumps); Makenna Kulzer, Soph.

(1,600, 3,200); Sheila Larusso, Sr. (shot put, discus); Sarah Melkerson, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Abbey Pinkerton,

Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Sydney Ross, Sr. (pole vault); Caroline Ursprung, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Chiamaka Uwagerikpe, Soph. (hurdles, jumps); Kelsey Worthington, Jr. (pole vault) Peachtree Ridge Coach: Randy Adams Top boy athletes: Chase Condra, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Josh Stapleton, Sr. (400) Top girl athletes: Mary Kathryn Knott, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Paityn House, Jr. (300 hurdles, triple jump); Hanna Taylor, Sr. (pole vault) Region 8-AAAAAA Dacula Coaches: David Machovec, Emmett Watkins Top boy athletes: Raiden Green, Sr. (triple jump); Trenton Jones, Soph.

(200, 400); Tyrell Martin, Sr. (100, 200); Christin Jones, Jr. (100, 200); Michel Kashoba, Sr. (100, 200); Michael Rowe, Sr. (800, 1,600); Adam Watkins, Fr. (shot put, discus) Top girl athletes: Elsie Igberaese, Jr. (shot put, discus); Kennedie Carithers, Jr. (100, 200); Kirsten Whitley, Jr. (100 hurdles, triple jump); Najiyah King, Soph. (800, 1,600); Hayley Moore, Jr. (shot put, discus) Lanier Coaches: Daryl Beard, Herb Jones, Julian Vann Top boy athletes: Zachary Charles, Jr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, long jump); Nahil Perkins, Soph. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, high jump); Quinton Olocha, Sr. (400, 800); Luke Canor, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Debaris Ezumah, Sr. (100, 200, 400); Geo Williams, Sr. (100) Top girl athletes: Kalen Surles, Sr. (100, 200, high jump, long jump); Morgan Manley, Soph. (400, long jump); Zoie Gardner, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Celes Augustus, Soph. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Talara Harper, Sr. (100, 200) Region 8-AAAAA Buford Coaches: Crystal Fowler, Fyrone Davis Top boy athletes: Jamal Singleton, Jr. (100, 200); Anthony Grant, Sr. (sprints); Christian Turner, Sr. (triple jump, sprints); Chris Jones, Sr. (long jump); Derrian Brown, Jr. (long jump, sprints); Matt Walton, Sr. (800); Demontre Bennett, Sr. (high jump) Top girl athletes: Alexa Rossum, Jr. (100, 200); Kimberly Harris, Jr. (200, 400, long jump); Caroline Montini, Fr. (1,600, 3,200); Britiney Johnson, Jr. (400); Debra Ogundimu, Soph.

(100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Phoenix Armstead, Jr. (sprints) Region 7-AAA Greater Atlanta Christian Coach: Brad Kinser Top boy athletes: Correggio Peagler, Sr. (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Huey Rowe-Anderson, Sr. (long jump, 100, 200); David Reed, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Gerald Filmore, Sr. (1,600, 3,200)

Top girl athletes: Jada Jones, Sr. (sprints, hurdles); Nia Brown, Sr. (sprints); Danielle Shipp, Sr. (high jump); Jasmine Jones, Soph. (sprints, hurdles); Chloe Fair, Soph. (sprints) Area 2-A Private Hebron Christian Coaches: Terrance Melton, Mike Beaudreau, Dan Pritchard Top boy athletes: Troy Allen, Sr. (triple jump); Gage Barnes, Sr. (high jump, hurdles); Preston Brown, Fr. (1,600, 3,200); Sam Burke, Sr. (400); Bailey Butler, Jr. (400); Alex Calvert, Jr. (long jump); Brandon Engstrom, Sr. (800); Michael Fabiano, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Micah Harden, Jr. (shot put, discus); Chandler Lewis, Sr. (100, 200); Ryver Morrow, Sr. (pole vault); Michael Moyers, Jr. (100, 200); Ja’Leak Perry, Jr. (100, 200); Brandon Potra, Jr. (800, 1,600); Avery Probst, Sr. (high jump, hurdles); Ethan Selph, Soph. (1,600, 3,200); Gus Sherman, Fr. (pole vault) Top girl athletes: Hannah Adams, Jr. (100, 200); Faith Daniels, Jr. (100, 200, 400); Chatam Dunn, Soph. (100, 200); Julia Goldschmidt, Sr. (pole vault, hurdles); Amanda Jackson, Sr. (1,600, 3,200); Jenes King, Soph.

(100, 200); Abby Luke, Soph. (shot put, discus); Rahela Olariu, Sr. (shot put, discus); Rebeca Olariu, Soph. (jumps) Providence Christian Coach: Chris Stephens Top boy athletes: Roosevelt Trammel, Sr. (100, 200, long jump); Callum Mobley, Jr. (200, 400, long jump); Luke Hudson, Soph. (800, 1,600); Joel Duffie, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); Landon King, Soph. (1,600, 3,200) Top girl athletes: Clara Hammel, Sr. (shot put, discus); Jennifer Woollery, Fr. (800, 1,600, 3,200); Ayden Drake, Fr. (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles); Taylor Simmons, Fr. (800, 1,600, 3,200); Maddie Wheatly, Soph. (1,600, 3,200) Wesleyan Coaches: Chad McDaniel, Candler Baxley Top boy athletes: Christopher Lee, Sr. (pole vault); David Thrower, Sr. (200, 400); Jamarcus Turner, Soph.

(400, 800); Peter Hess, Sr. (800, 1,600); Andrew Lore, Jr. (200, 400); Micah Smith, Soph. (triple jump, 200, 400); Zach Peterson, Sr. (100, 200); Connor Thompson, Jr. (high jump, 100, 200); Sam Dudley, Sr. (shot put, discus); Grant Summers, Jr. (long jump, 100, 200) Top girl athletes: Callie Davis, Sr. (long jump, triple jump, 100); Caroline Gross, Sr. (high jump, 800); Meagan Lynch, Sr. (long jump, 200, 300 hurdles); Sutton West, Sr. (high jump, 400, 300 hurdles); Miller Louthan, Jr. (400, 800); Mary Ann Manley, Jr. (1,600, 3,200); A.C. Carter, Soph. (shot put, discus); Emrie Harbour, Soph. (triple jump, 100 hurdles)

Eagles surge to win in 2nd half Walker, Lanier rally past Wildcats PREP ROUNDUP

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“Even offensively, we were soft with our moves taylor.denman@ gwinnettdailypost.com and weren’t attacking the offensive glass. … This SUWANEE — After is coach-speak maybe to trailing 31-22 at halftime, some degree, but you play the Collins Hill boys bas- how you practice.” ketball team’s second-half Nevertheless, Collins adjustments held DuHill (19-4, 7-4) checked luth to four third-quarter off a critical region win points, and the Eagles that locks the Eagles nearly tripled their score into one of the top four to win 65-53. spots in the Region Mandarius Dickerson 6-AAAAAAA tournaled the Eagles with 19 ment. Meanwhile, Duluth points. Collins Hill’s hosts Peachtree Ridge Chris Parks was held to Thursday in a crucial two points in the first half game to determine the but rallied for 16 points top-seed boys team in the by game’s end. Justin Lee region tournament. Duluth added 15 points.

(16-7, 7-3) beat Peachtree “We weren’t playing Ridge earlier this season tough enough or hard and would be tied with enough (in the first half), Peachtree Ridge in terms and those are obviously of region record with a two major things on dewin Thursday. The Wildfense,” Eagles head coach cats close out the season Ty Baumgardner said. against North Gwinnett.

By Taylor Denman

WINDER — Lanier trailed by as many as seven points in the fourth period, but a 14-point quarter from Alex Walker helped the Longhorns come back for a 56-54 win in Region 8-AAAAAA action.

Walker finished with 24 points, while Sion James added nine points. Lanier improved to 16-8 overall and 6-3 in the region.

BOYS HOOPS BOYS BASKETBALL Norcross 79, Central 64 LAWRENCEVILLE — Norcross stayed atop the Region 7-AAAAAAA standings with a 79-64 win at Central Gwinnett on Tuesday night.

Four Blue Devils (20-3, 10-1) scored in double figures, led by 23 from Kyle Sturdivant and 15 from Brandon Boston. Dalvin White added 11 points, while Caleb Murphy scored 10.

Central (6-14, 3-7) was led by 23 points from Marvin LouisCharles.

Mtn. View 80, Discovery 60 LAWRENCEVILLE — Mountain View ended its regular season with an 80-60 win at home over Discovery in a Region 6-AAAAAAA game.

Four players for the Bears (194, 9-3) scored in double figures, led by 20 from Spencer Rodgers and 17 from Miles Long. Naheim Allenye followed with 15 points, Jalen Hayes had 10 points and five assists, while Alex Wesig added seven assists and six points.

Mustangs endure defensive slugfest

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LILBURN — Tuesday night’s key Region 7-AAAAAAA boys basketball game between Meadowcreek and Berkmar lacked a lot in terms of style points. But both teams made up for it with plenty of strong defense, and the Mustangs mustered just enough offense for a 43-35 road win at Berkmar.

Back in the lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to Norcross with an injured finger, Jamir Chaplin finished with game highs of 14 points and six rebounds, and added six steals.

However, there is no question it was on the other end of the court where Meadowcreek (18-5, 8-2) wrapped up at least the No. 2 seed for next week’s region tournament.

The Mustangs forced Berkmar into 21 turnovers — seven of which came

by drawing seven Patriots charges, including five alone from freshman guard Kendrick Green — which helped set the tone for the evening.

“Kendrick, a freshman, with five charges? That’s big,” Meadowcreek coach Curtis Gilleylen said.

“For a freshman to come in, put his body on the line and sacrifice, that was really a catalyst for our defense (Tuesday) night.”

Though the Mustangs never trailed, they had to deal with a Berkmar defensive effort that was nearly as effective.

The Patriots (15-9, 7-4) forced Meadowcreek into 15 turnovers and outrebounded the taller Mustangs 23-19, led by five from Ubo Ezigbo.

However, they could not overcome the miserable time Meadowcreek gave their leading scorer, Tony Johnson, who didn’t record his first field goal until a 3-pointer with 5:34 remaining in the game.

Grayson 67, South 47 LOGANVILLE — Grayson topped South Gwinnett 67-47 on Tuesday for a win in Region 8-AAAAAAA. Travis Anderson had 15 points and two steals to lead Grayson (19-4, 9-3), while Terrence Porter added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Nick Edwards also played well with 11 points, three steals and three assists.

Peachtree Ridge 58, Mill Creek 43 SUWANEE — Devin Vassell of Peachtree Ridge put in 23 points Tuesday night as the Lions went on to a 58-43 win over visiting Mill Creek in Region 6-AAAAAAA play.

Darius Moss followed with 14 points for the Lions (19-4, 8-2), while Devon Higgs scored 11.

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Brookwood 67, Cedar Shoals 64 SNELLVILLE — Brookwood trailed by seven points on Tuesday at the half but rallied to top Cedar Shoals 67-64 for a win on Senior Night.

Justin Randle scored 20 points to lead Brookwood (6-16), while Toju Etiwe finished with 14 points.

Wesleyan 73, AIS 25 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Eleven different players for Wesleyan scored on Tuesday night as the Wolves went on to top Atlanta International School 73-25 in Region 5-A play.

Zach Hanger celebrated Senior Night by setting a new career high in points with 14 to lead the Wolves (11-9, 8-3), while Jalen Fulwood followed with 11 points.

Hebron 80, Towns Co. 70 DACULA — The Hebron defense forced a turnover with five seconds left to play Tuesday against Towns County to preserve an 80-79 win in Region 5-A play.

Top scorers for Hebron (1014, 9-5) were Troy Allen with 18, Alex Calvert with 17, Will Warbington with 16 and Marcus Eiken with 12.

GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS HOOPS Norcross 84, Central 44 LAWRENCEVILLE — Norcross stayed unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAAA at 11-0 on Tuesday night with an 84-44 win at Central Gwinnett.

Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu led the Blue Devils (21-3 overall) with 23 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and six steals.

Myra Strickland followed with 17 points, while Avery Bache chipped in with 11 points.

Collins Hill 64, Duluth 20 SUWANEE — Collins Hill held Duluth to three points in the first quarter and won 64-20 on Tuesday. The Eagles won for the ninth consecutive time and are one win away from a perfect region record.

Bria Harmon led the Eagles (21-2, 11-0) with 15 points. Javyn Nicholson had 13 points, Jordan Reliford had 12 points and Desiree Connor finished with 11 points.

Duluth (6-15, 3-7) will close out the season against North Gwinnett on senior night Friday.

Parkview 46, Lakeside-DeKalb 29 LILBURN — Parkview defeated Lakeside-DeKalb 46-29

at home on Tuesday night for a win in Region 7-AAAAAAA. The top scorer for Parkview (16-8, 10-3) was Gabrielle Jester with 12 points. Sacha Washington added eight points, while Sussy Ngulefac added seven points and 11 rebounds.

Mnt. View 57, Discovery 37 LAWRENCEVILLE — Mountain View locked up the No. 2 seed for next week’s Region 6-AAAAAAA tournament with a 57-37 win at home over Discovery on Tuesday night.

Lilian Kennedy led the Bears (18-6, 10-2) with 16 points, while 12 points each came from Kamryn Collins, Alea Spears and Maia Helvy.

Archer 74, Rockdale Co. 49 CONYERS — Archer improved to 12-12 overall and 5-4 in Region 8-AAAAAAA with a 7449 win at Rockdale County on Tuesday night.

Three Tigers went for double digits in points in Asia McCoy with 17, Amari Heard with 15 and Ky Whitehead with 13.

Cedar Shoals 63, Brookwood 54 SNELLVILLE — Brookwood dropped a non-region game at home on Tuesday night by falling 63-54 to Cedar Shoals.

Top players for Brookwood (139, 7-3) were Malia Grace with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Kierra Adams with 11 points and six rebounds and Mariah Calloway with 11 points and seven boards.

Mill Creek 54, Peachtree Ridge 32 SUWANEE — Bridget Mukasa of Mill Creek led all players with 17 points on Tuesday night as the Hawks beat Peachtree Ridge 54-32 in Region 6-AAAAAAA action.

Mill Creek (13-9, 6-4) also received 10 points from Madison Riley.

Meadowcreek 24, Berkmar 20 LILBURN — Meadowcreek scored its first victory of the season with a 24-20 win at Berkmar in Region 7-AAAAAAA play on Tuesday night.

Trinity Pitts scored 12 points to lead the Mustangs (1-14, 1-9), while Fatou Barry and Leonna Brooks each tallied five points to lead the Patriots (1-22, 1-10).

Lanier 35, Apalachee 26 WINDER — Lanier upped its record to 19-5 overall and 7-2 in Region 8-AAAAAA with a 35-26 win at Apalachee on Tuesday night.

The leading scorer for Lanier was Jamyah Montissol with 11 points, while Mekala Fuller fol-

lowed with 10 points.

Buford 72, Walnut Grove 23 BUFORD — Tory Ozment put in 28 points Tuesday night in leading Buford to a 72-23 blowout of Walnut Grove at home in Region 8-AAAAA action.

The Wolves (21-3, 11-0) also received 13 points from Audrey Weiner and nine points from Mary Walters.

GAC 71, Fannin Co. 24 NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian concluded its regular season schedule in Region 7-AAA a perfect 12-0 on Tuesday night with a 71-24 win at home over Fannin County.

The win gives the Spartans (19-3 overall) the No. 1 seed in next week’s region tournament and a bye in the first round, sending GAC straight to the region semifinals and assuring the Spartans of a berth in the Class AAA state tournament.

Caria Reynolds led GAC with 14 points, while Taylor Sutton followed with 13 points. Kennedi Williams added 12 points and five assists with MaryMartha Turner logging 10 points.

Wesleyan 83, AIS 33 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Amaya Register of Wesleyan celebrated Senior Night by scoring the 1,000th point of her prep career as the Wolves went on to beat visiting Atlanta International School 83-33 on Tuesday night.

Register finished the game with 16 points, while Nicole Azar buried six 3-pointers to score 22 in leading the Wolves (20-3, 6-2). Sutton West also had 12 points, five steals and five rebounds, while A.C. Carter finished with 10 points.

Hebron 42, Towns Co. 31 DACULA — Carly Heidger led Hebron with 13 points on Tuesday night in helping the Lions to a 42-31 win at home over Towns County in a Region 8-A game.

Makenna Taylor, Payton Johnson and Ella Heard helped with eight points each. Hebron improved to 5-19 overall and 3-9 in the region.

BOYS TENNIS BOYS TENNIS Norcross 4, Chamblee 1 NORCROSS — Norcross opened its season with a 4-1 win at home over Chamblee on Tuesday.

Norcross (1-0) had two singles winners in Tyler Kane at No. 1 and Ethan Quarterman at No. 3.

The doubles matches also went to the Blue Devils with wins by Alex Karwisch and Will Volino at No. 1 and James Swope and Cooper Wilson at No. 2

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World Iranian women take off scarves to protest veil law Iranian women have been taking off their headscarves in public places to protest the law that forces women to wear the veil in public.

Powerful images have appeared on social media of a number of women, their heads uncovered, holding their hijabs on the end of sticks and standing on utility boxes on street sidewalks.

The protests have spread since Vida Mohaved, a woman who was arrested in December by Iranian authorities after removing her headscarf during a wave of anti-regime protests, was freed on Sunday.

The social media posts have been using the hashtag “The girls of Revolution Street,” a tribute to Mohaved, whose original protest took place on the Tehran city center thoroughfare, also known by its Farsi name, Enghelab Street.

Russia’s Lavrov heckled as Syria peace talks in Sochi crumble A Russia-engineered peace conference aimed at bringing together warring factions in Syria has been fruitless, with the main opposition figures snubbing the talks and those who did attend walking out.

Opposition members who took part in the conference at the Black Sea resort of Sochi heckled Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday during his speech before the walkout, video posted online by the Foreign Ministry shows.

Organizers of the summit had hoped the talks would lead to a new draft constitution for Syria and bring an end to sanctions imposed on the state.

Russia is the most powerful ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his government. Along with Turkey and Iran, it is pursuing its own peace process for Syria while the U.N. backs a separate plan.

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world&nation Trump wants Nunes memo released

By Jeff Zeleny, Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins CNN

President Donald Trump has told aides he wants a memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance tools released as quickly as possible, two people familiar with the matter said, but has decided against doing so before the State of the Union address to avoid obscuring what the White House hopes will be a unifying message.

Some members of his inner circle also worry the memo, now sitting in a classified room in the White House, could distract the president himself from speech preparations in the hours leading up to Tuesday night’s address.

Trump has made plain to chief of staff John Kelly and others within the administration that he wants the information released, and that message has been relayed to the Justice Department.

“It’s more a matter of when,” the person said.

“It won’t be today, but it will be soon,” another person said.

Trump’s aides have been successful in convincing him that releasing the memo ahead of the speech would trample on his message, the person said. Trump has told

Nye defends plan to see address with Trump’s NASA nominee

Bill Nye “The Science Guy” is pushing back on criticisms of his decision to attend the State of the Union address with Rep. Jim Bridenstine, President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for NASA administrator who has a history of expressing climate change skepticism.

“Tomorrow night I will attend the State of the Union as a guest of Congressman Jim Bridenstine — nominee for NASA Administrator — who extended me an invitation in my role as CEO The House Ethics Committee has cleared Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, above, of The Planetary Society,” in its investigation into whether he disclosed classified information to the Trump White the science educator and House, which could create an avenue for Nunes to return to the helm of the panel’s engineer tweeted on Monday night.

Russia investigation. (Photo: CNN) “While the Congressman and I disagree on a great advisers he wants to rise public. But the official the president as early as many issues — we share above partisanship during said that was not a likely Wednesday. a deep respect for NASA his speech, the person course of action because Speaking on Fox said. the president was eager to News, Sarah Sanders said and its achievements and a Some aides have conplay a role in the memo’s Tuesday the memo would strong interest in the future of space exploration. My tinued arguing that even release. likely not be released attendance tomorrow should releasing it in the coming Top aides have also told before the speech. not be interpreted as an days would have a similar the president it is impor“I wouldn’t imagine endorsement of this admineffect — though Trump tant the White House be that happens today,” istration, or of Congressman has largely dismissed seen as giving the Justice she said on “Fox and Bridenstine’s nomination, or those concerns. And the Department’s concerns Friends.” “We are inseen as an acceptance of the president has only five due weight by conducting credibly focused on the recent attacks on science and days to make the decision the inter-agency national State of the Union, and the scientific community,” he or the memo is automati- security review of the the President wants to cally released. memo, along with a legal make sure that this is his wrote.

A White House official review. That review is moment to speak to the said the president, techni- already underway among American people, and I Rose McGowan cally, wouldn’t have to do advisers, an official said, think that is where his brings #MeToo to anything this week, and and their findings will focus is going to be all E!’s ‘Citizen Rose’ the memo would become likely be presented to day today.”

Nation

Rose McGowan’s bracing brand of activism receives a provocative forum in “Citizen Rose,” a two-hour documentary that serves as an anthem and rallying cry for the #MeToo movement.

As the special begins, McGowan discusses her “lonely road” in pursuit of justice, and feelings of redemption in the outpouring that has come since allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein went public in October, followed Bezos, Buffett and by claims regarding a host of other Hollywood and Dimon getting in media predators. (McGowan pointedly refuses to use the health care biz mogul’s name, referring to Amazon is partnering with him only as “The Monster.”)

Buffett’s Berkshire Hatha“Citizen Rose” premiered way and JPMorgan Chase, Jan. 30 on E! the nation’s largest bank, to get into the health insurance ‘Black Panther’ business. premiere has fans The three companies unveiled an as yet unnamed super excited company to give their U.S. “Black Panther” held its workers and families with a star-studded world prebetter option on health care. miere Monday night in Los The statement said the new Angeles, and based on social company will be “free from profit-making incentives and media, it was all fans hoped it would be. constraints.”

Directed by Ryan As of a year ago, the three Coogler, the Marvel movie companies had 840,000 starring Chadwick Boseman, global employees between Lupita Nyong’o and Michael them, though they did not B. Jordan is one of this break down how many of year’s most eagerly awaited them are in the U.S. As of films and an expected blocknow, the companies are buster. concentrating on a product Boseman plays T’Challa, for their own employees a prince of the fictitious Afand family members, not rican nation of Wakanda and a product to offer to other a superhero known as Black companies.

Panther.

“The ballooning costs of Photos from the red carpet health care act as a hungry (which in this case was tapeworm on the American economy,” Buffett said. “We purple, the color of royalty) quickly spread on Twitter share the belief that putting and Instagram. our collective resources beEarly reviews indicate hind the country’s best talent can, in time, check the rise in “Black Panther” is both political and a worthy entry health costs while concurinto the Marvel Cinematic rently enhancing patient Universe, dubbed MCU. satisfaction and outcomes.”

— From wire reports — From wire reports job approval number — 38 percent — of any president ever in his first year in office in Gallup data.

2. Trump’s most loyal voters — and states — are staying with him. His job approval was highest in places like West Virginia, North Dakota and Wyoming where he won by huge margins in 2016. Many of those states are also less populated.

Nassar will face 57 more victims

The legal reckoning with Larry Nassar’s years of sexual abuse isn’t over.

Nassar, the longtime former team doctor for USA Gymnastics and faculty member at Michigan State University, will return to court Wednesday morning for sentencing in Eaton County, Mich., where he has pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct.

The Michigan attorney general’s office said 57 victims are expected to speak out in court about Nassar’s Volkswagen abuse, according to Eaton suspends Steg County Court Administrator for animal testing Beryl Frenger.

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New polling on the first year of Trump shows that the president has a lot of work to do in bringing the country together. There are just 12 states where Trump’s Search narrows job approval rating was for new RNC above 50 percent for the entirety of 2017. That pales finance chair in comparison to the 41 The urgent search for a states where then-president new Republican National Barack Obama was above Committee finance chair 50 percent approval for his has narrowed in on a few first year in office. close Trump allies, multiple Those numbers are reflecsources tell CNN, following tive of two things: the resignation last week of 1. Trump’s overall job casino magnate Steve Wynn. approval number nationwide In recent days, President was never over 50 percent in Donald Trump has privately Gallup polling at any point expressed his support for in 2017. Trump’s high point Tom Barrack, a longtime was 366 days ago when he friend and CEO of Colony was at 45 percent approval Capital, and Louis DeJoy, and 47 percent disapproval. a deputy finance chairman The last time Trump’s apfor the RNC, as possible proval was over 40 percent choices to succeed Wynn. in Gallup polling was at Trump has said he believes the end of May 2017 — both men would know what when he was at 41 percent. they are doing in the role Trump averaged the lowest

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On Tuesday, more than a dozen groups who signed the letter in“They are not old enough to organizations and about 100 health clude the ACLU of Massachusetts, navigate the complexities of online experts sent a letter to Facebook Media Education Foundation, De- relationships, which often lead to CEO Mark Zuckerberg saying the fending the Early Years and Parent misunderstandings and conflicts new chat app will likely damage a Coalition for Student Privacy. even among more mature users,” child’s healthy development.

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In December, Facebook unveiled Messenger Kids, which lets young users talk to their friends and make video calls. Facebook’s policy still requires users to be at least 13 to sign up for the main site.

Facebook said it took steps to address concerns, such as working with a committee of about a dozen experts and more than 250 online safety organizations to develop the app. It also met with parents across the U.S. to hear the major concerns about their kids using technology.

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Swim •From Page 8A free relay team of Dylan Scott, Nathaniel Stoffle, Keegan Walsh and Aidan Stoffle.

“County really gave them a boost of confidence that we could put together at least three strong relay teams (for the boys and girls),” Gayle said. “We’re really pleased with where they’re ranked at state coming in.”

Brookwood will also have to get other strong performances across the board to build up the kind

of depth it will need to score points, particularly if the boys are to hold off challengers such as Lassiter and the girls are to outduel contenders like defending 6A/7A champion Walton, perennial powerhouse Lambert and even Gwinnett archrival Parkview.

The Panthers finished third at county but feature what figures to be a fairly deep lineup that includes county 50 free and 100 breaststroke champion Zoe Walker, plus the 200 free relay team of Kristin

Partlow, Walker, Abigail McCulloh and Delaney Carlton.

“On paper, Parkview (is a strong contender),” Gayle said. “Scoring is different at the state meet (from county), and it really favors their girls. We’re really leaning on our big dogs (for both boys and girls) because the competition is going to be fierce in the top heats. There are going to be some really tough battles (in different events) that could decide a possible state (team) championship.”

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Brookwood’s Keegan Walsh was already having a good summer of club swimming when the Georgia Senior State Championships rolled around in August.

In June, he started working out at a CrossFit gym in addition to all the practices with SwimAtlanta’s elite training group. Walsh also got smart about getting enough sleep and eating right. The results showed at race time.

Walsh finished second in the 100 backstroke, was fifth in the 50 back, eighth in the 400 individual medley and 12th in the 200 freestyle at senior state in Athens.

On the meet’s final day, all he had left was the 200 backstroke. His SwimAtlanta coach, Chris Davis, made no bones about what Walsh needed to do.

“He told me the Georgia coaches were looking at me and I really needed to have a good race to lock it in,” Walsh said of a scholarship offer.

He dropped a couple of seconds in prelims with a time of 2:03.

“Then finals, I went 2:01 and got the gold See WALSH, Page 3B

Brookwood’s Keegan Walsh, a Georgia commit, has helped the Broncos to two straight state titles and is aiming for a third this weekend. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

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LAWRENCEVILLE — The Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies are running out of wall space at their tennis facility.

The main hallway is covered in big red banners for all the national championships the program has won in its short history.

The men are the fourtime defending champs and have the country’s longest active winning streak in any sport at 57 consecutive victories.

The women have won two straight national titles and three of the last four.

Their 37-match winning streak is third in the nation.

And, rest assured, the Grizzlies are fully prepared to carve out more wall space for future banners.

“We have a winning streak we want to keep rolling, but it all comes down to that national tournament,” said head coach and program architect Chase Hodges. “One of the things I feel like I’m constantly telling the teams, we’re trying to build up for May. I’m not trying to win a national title in January.

“Obviously we want to win all the matches we have on the schedule, but we want to use those as motivation heading into Mobile.”

The 2018 season features 17 home matches and three home tournaments.

The Grizzlies open on the road, traveling to D-II University of South Carolina-Aiken for a dual match Thursday. The men, led by seniors Kevin Konfederak and Gilad Berman, play again Friday at home against D-I The Citadel.

“We have a lot of young players and transfers and guys who have just gotten eligible for us so Kevin

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GGC), she was dominating, so you didn’t really get the opportunity to see how she would stack up against the best.

“We also learned we do have the pieces that are capable of getting us that three-peat on the women’s side.”

The Grizzlies brought in a number of transfers, including Gabrielle Robinson from Southern Miss.

Robinson is from Stone Georgia Gwinnett’s Margarida Abreu, a returning starter Mountain and attended Georgia Gwinnett College has won four straight NAIA from last year’s national championship team, is part of Chamblee Charter School.

Henar Munoz and Maria mens tennis titles and is led this season by senior Kevin the No. 2 ranked doubles team with Emerald Able. (PhoPrados Cid previously to: GGC Athletics) Konfederak. (Photo: GGC Athletics) played for Lindsey Wilson, and Gilad, really from the good problem to have. and all those four were 2 in doubles along with which GGC beat in the fall, established that role “We’ve got a lot of guys phenomenal players, but Margarida Abreu. Both are 2017 national finals, and as leaders on the team,” competing for six spots.” we do feel like we have returning starters from last Chiara Rebecchi came in Hodges said. “They’ve The daily competition at a good team this year. I year’s national champion- from Reinhardt. been great to have, being practice is another weapon definitely feel like we’re ship team.

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Brookwood’s Keegan Walsh competes at the Gwinnett County Swimming Championships at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center in Norcross. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

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head coach Greg Puckett retired and Jack Gayle, a standard, which is really former swimmer and stateneat because Chris had title winning coach at rival been talking to me about it Parkview, was hired to all summer,” Walsh said. replace him.

It also won him the race.

Gayle reached out to “After the race, the the senior leadership at the Georgia coach, Harvey very beginning to help ease Humphries, asked me if I the transition. was interested in taking a “On the first day, he trip (as an official visit),” made it very apparent said Walsh, a Super Six he wanted to win state,” selection who has helped Walsh said. “He wanted lead Brookwood to two another ring, which is straight Class AAAAAAA good. We all want another titles. “I was ecstatic about ring. Having been backit.” to-back state champions Several other colleges means a lot. To do that had expressed interest, a third time would be including South Carolina, special.”

Florida State and PittsThe Broncos are certainburgh, his mom and dad’s ly on track to achieve that alma mater. He also was goal. They dominated at looking at LSU, where his county and head into this older brother is in school. weekend’s state finals as a “Georgia was my third favorite. trip and really, when I “What I really like about got there, I kind of fell in Gayle is he’s very enthulove with the team and siastic about what he does the coaching staff,” Walsh and how supportive he is said. “The success of their of this sport,” Walsh said. program really drew me “Having a swimming backin.” ground — he also swam at It came down to UGA UGA — he’s very pasand Florida State and the sionate about the sport. He same guy who was set on really has driven that team going out of state was all morale up. Everyone is set of a sudden excited about on one specific goal and being so close to home. that’s to win state, both the “Only being an hour boys and girls. It’ll be hard away in Athens is aweto do, but especially with some and my dad works in everyone’s attitude and Athens a lot, too,” Walsh all the hard work — he’s said. “Being able to see really transformed everyhim, especially next year, one’s training — it’s very is going to be great. attainable.

“I had raced at the “This season went by Athens pool so many pretty fast.” times, but I hadn’t really Walsh was part of two toured the campus. Once winning relays at county, I actually looked at it all, and finished second in the that’s when it all hit me 200 individual medley and that I’m also going here third in the 100 backstroke. for school.”

Brookwood beat runnerAt the same time he was up North Gwinnett by 99 deciding on his future, points.

Walsh’s present was under“We really needed somegoing a major change. one with (Gayle’s) amount Longtime Brookwood of success to take over,”

Walsh said. “We’ve always had a lot of depth, but you need a coach to unite the high school swimmers and the year-round swimmers.

It’s just been really neat to have someone new step in because it’s change and we were all really nervous about it, but I really like the way he’s done things with our program.

“My favorite thing about him is his passion for the sport.”

Walsh primarily is a backstroker but has made significant strides in his freestyle times over the last year.

“I really haven’t changed my training in the pool, so I think it really has to do with the CrossFit,” he said. “I was doing some light weight building at the gym and focusing a lot on cardio. I think that helped.

“And this season, Chris (Davis) Jr. took over our middle distance program, which I train. He used to be a sprint coach — his wife is (Olympian) Amanda Weir — so he really adds the sprint background to his workouts. But he really kind of combines the sprint and middle distance, which I’ve found really helpful this season.”

At junior nationals in December, Walsh took several seconds off his 200 freestyle. Big jumps like that are especially rewarding compared to the fractions of a second elite swimmers manage in their main event.

“It’s nice to finally get better at something else instead of just backstroke,” Walsh said with a laugh. “But I love swimming. I don’t get sick of it. I like coming to practice and training with all my friends. They keep it interesting.”

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Hillphoenix, a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services, is looking to hire • Electrical Workers • Welders • Sheet Metal Workers • and More at our Conyers location!

MEAT CUTTERS Norsan Meats INC (Duluth, GA).

Meat Cutters.

Use knives, meat saws, bandsaws, and other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming. Send resume to 2150 Boggs Road, Suite 500, Duluth, GA 30096

Warehouse Rack Installer No Experience Needed- Will Train $15.00 an hour Must be willing to travel Must be able to lift 65 lbs Must be willing to work Please call 678-639-0103

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

PERSONAL WALNUT GROVE AREA 11.57 ACRES Of Land with +/-411 Feet of Road Frontage On Busy Highway 138.

Sewer is available to this property.

Suitable for grocery store or any type business. $2,225,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

DACULA, GA 30019

COMMERCIAL SPACE SUITE 100 Approximately 1,319 Sq. Ft. Commercial Space For Lease.

Has 2 Front Entrances and 1 Rear Entry and Suitable For Drive Through Location.

Available Now. $1648 Per Month Plus $492 Per Month CAM Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 4665 ATLANTA HWY

GREAT ROAD FRONTAGE! DROWNING CREEK RD. +/- 15.87 acre tract zoned RA200 in Dacula waiting for you to build your dream home. Development Property is currently in conservation use.

Property has some flood plain. $350,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com MONROE, GA FORRESTER CEMETERY ROAD

COMMERCIAL SPACE SUITE 800 Approximately 1,479 Sq. Ft. Commercial Space For Lease.

Has Front Entrance and 1 Rear Entry and Suitable For Drive Through Location.

Available Now. $2300 Per Month Plus $548 Per Month CAM Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs.

FAST FREE PICKUP-24 HR RESPONSETAX DEDUCTION 844-506-0455 GOT AN OLDER CAR, VAN OR SUV? Do the humane thing.

Donate it to the HUMANE SOCIETY. CALL 1-866-358-4194.

NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit!

Limited offer! Why wait?

Call now 877-850-4787.

STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment.

888-497-5176

SERVICES CHIMNEY CLEANING /SWEEPING

ALL METRO ATLANTA CHIMNEY AND DRYER VENT SERVICE Lawrenceville, GA

470-991-9925 •Complete Chimney Cleaning •Complete Chimney Repair •Dryer Vent Cleaning • Dryer Vent Repair • Air Vent Repair

Only $77.00 For One Chimney Cleaning or One Dryer Vent Cleaning HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

5 ACRES WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT Beautiful 5 acre wooded lot that shares a portion of shared pond. County water is available. What a scenic place to build your dream home or vacation home in one of the most desirable school districts. $90,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

7 DAYS A WEEK Senior Citizen Discount - Insured 20 years Experience

678-654-8329

COUNTRY BOY TREE REMOVAL Expert Take Downs √ 20Years Experience √ Insured √ Free Estimates √ Stump Grinding Bucket Truck

Oak Delivered & Dumped

CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 2013, Remote start, On Star, moon roof, flex fuel, Michelin, elderly owner. $7,995. 770-616-7399

LICENSED

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

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

M&M Lawn Maintenance All Types of Yard Work

770-962-2071

CALL

770-780-9786

Estate Liquidation Tuesday, Jan. 30 To Saturday, Feb. 3.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 Thru Saturday, Feb. 10, 9am-3pm•CASH ONLY This Sale Is Fun For Pickers, Antique Enthusiasts, Repurposing Artists, Primitive & Architectural Lovers, Passion For Wood Anything & Creative Minds.

180 MURPHY AVENUE

For a FREE Estimate

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587 Established 1989

PERSONAL SERVICES DOMESTIC CARE PROVIDED

COMPANION • 30 Years Experience with the Elderly • Understanding • Personable • Will do light housekeeping/ cooking in your home for your love one.

Call Gloria

678-471-3024

GWINNETT

FORD F-150, 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON, Great Shape, Low Miles, $3500.

Info at: (770) 756-8129

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

HONDA ACCORD, 2009

LINERS

4 cyl., Auto., Low Mileage, silver. $6,500.

Call 770-316-8126 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2003 5.7L 4WD. Great Condition. 170K miles. $2550. Call: (678)759-4061

HOUSES FOR SALE

FIREWOOD COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

Seasoned Oak & Hickory.

Delivery or Pick Up. Call For Prices.

MONROE, GA 30655

770-962-8744 FITNESS/HEALTH/ SPORTING GOODS LIFE ALERT. 24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE Brochure.

CALL 800-371-8914.

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS BED: KING SIZE AND HEADBOARDS, 4 Weeks Old, Must Sell Moving! Asking $400.

Original Price $900.

770-366-9185 BEDROOM SET: King size, King headboard, steel frame, dresser with landscape mirror, chest of drawers, night stand. Solid wood. $500. Call 770-483-1295

PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Monday 3 pm Thursday 3 pm Friday 11:30 am

DISPLAY ADS

242 Hammond Dr.

COMMERCIAL Former Daycare Center That Can Be Used As A Church, Daycare, Office, Consignment Shop, Hair Salon or Other Possible Uses.

Limited Parking.

Fenced Backyard.

3 Large Rooms Utility Room With Washer/Dryer Hookups and Utility Sink, Storage Room, Kitchenette, 3 Half Baths and 2 Full Baths, 2 Exit Doors. $100,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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

Servicing DeKalb, Gwinnett, Stone Mountain

* Lawns starting at $30

Credit Cards Accepted

PRESSURE WASHING

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

FOREST

POWER WASHING

LAWRENCEVILLE, 30044

ALL OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE $120 “Heaping Truckload�, Stacked, Gwinnett Area.

404-805-1783

UNDER CONTRACT HUD #105-744724 Sprawling Ranch On Cul-De-Sac Lot In An Older, Established Neighborhood.

3BR/1.5BA $100 Down Payment For Qualified FHA Buyers.

FHA Insured W/ Escrow. EHO $104,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

BRIAN’S TREE & HANDYMAN SERVICES • Total Tree Removal • Plant Trees • Plant Shrubs • Shrub Removal • Bobcat Work • Dump Truck Work • Grass Planting • Gutters • Storm Drains • Pressure Washing • Painting • Roofing Repairs • Wood Repairs • Driveway Repairs

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

Call John

FIREWOOD

LAWRENCEVILLE, 30046 529 NEWLIN COURT

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

VEHICLES

GARAGE SALES

Excellent Pay With Great Benefits.

Please visit our website at www.hillphoenix. com/careers to apply.

Hillphoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAINING/ SCHOOLS AVIATION GRADS New Year. New CareerAVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others-Get hands on training for FAA certification.

Financial aid if qualified.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)5649634. www.FixJets.com

1 Bedroom – $495-$715 based on gross income 2 Bedroom – $550-$770 based on gross income

PRESA CANARIO 2 year old male, fawncolor, FCI registered, temperament, great good with children and other pets, very athletic and energetic, requires daily exercise.

Purchased at $1,600 asking $800. For more details, call Jude @ 404-379-1165.

CAMPERS/RVS

ATLANTA CAMPING

& RV SHOW January 26-28 Discounts at atlantaRVshow. com

PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Friday 3 pm Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm

To place a Classified ad please call 524852-1

FULL TIME

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR SALE

770-236-9988

to speak with a Sales Rep. or you can place an ad online at www.gwinnettdailypost.com

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