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BOC adopts $1.42 billion budget for 2015 the millage rate that is currently in place,” Gwinnett County Financial Services Director Maria Woods A new park, additional staff posi- said during Tuesday’s commission tions, transit service enhancements meeting. and pay increases for existing Describing the 2015 budget employees will be funded as part process as a “smooth” one, Woods of a $1.42 billion budget adopted thanked department heads, elected Tuesday by the Gwinnett County officials, staff members and citizen Board of Commissioners. review team members for their “The proposed 2015 budget is assistance in putting the budget based on slight growth in the prop- together. erty tax digest while maintaining The 2015 budget includes an kristi.reed@gwinnettdailypost.com

operating budget of $1.05 billion and a capital budget of $370.6 million. Included in the proposal are $6.9 million out of $17.8 million in new requests made by county department heads during a series of meetings in September. Among the new requests incorporated into the budget were the relocation of Fire Station 10, the opening of Fire Station 31 near Georgia Gwinnett

Gwinnett County Financial Services Director Maria Woods described the 2015 budget process as a “smooth” one during Tuesday’s commission meeting.

(Staff Photo: Kristi Reed)

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Kautz acts confident after hearing State’s top court listens to city attorney case

By Joshua Sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

Puckett’s Mill Elementary fourth-graders, from left, Katherine Martin, Sanjana Singh, Ryleigh Jenkins and Renee Lipski gather around Delilah, a red-eared slider turtle in the Hands on Habitat classroom in their school. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

Classroom critters Grant funding helps school’s Hands on Habitat grow

By Keith Farner

ues to grow and becomes a mini-Fernbank,” said Puckett’s Mill Principal Ruth DACULA — When Julie Westbrooks, referring to the Hitt decided to develop the museum of natural history in first Georgia habitat display Atlanta. that fills a Gwinnett classWalk through Hitt’s room, she wasn’t confident habitat, and you’ll see fresh that it would come to fruiand salt water fish and shark tion. tanks, a red-eared slider “I never thought it would turtle named Delilah, hambe funded in the first place,” sters named Fast and Furrisaid Hitt, who teaches at ous, bearded dragons named Puckett’s Mill Elementary.

Phineas and Ferb, three frogs, But a month ago, the Mill which were found on the Creek Cluster Education school’s playground, and a Foundation funded her Hands hermit crab. on Habitat with a second Teachers and Westbrooks, grant, a year after the first who donated the wasp nest, Bearded dragons named Phineas and Ferb are two of the anigrant kickstarted the project. mals in the in the Hands on Habitat classroom at Puckett’s Mill have made contributions.

The total grant funding is One gave a large mouth bass Elementary. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner) $10,100 and makes Puckett’s that hangs on the wall, while Mill believed to be the only has a classroom filled with erals, skulls and a wasp nest.

See HABITAT, Page 5A Gwinnett County school that creatures, plants, rocks, min“Our goal is that it continkeith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com

ATLANTA — Leaving the Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday, Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz seemed confident that Tony Powell’s days as city attorney could be numbered.

“I think the justices understood all the issues. I look forward to their decision,” said the mayor, who is appealing previous rulings that said she couldn’t fire Powell against the city council’s wishes.

“I do plan on making a new appointment for the position of city attorney. I think that we need someone that everyone feels comfortable with, and I do have a few ideas of who would be a good firm.”

Powell and councilmen Dave Emanuel and Bobby Howard declined to speak on how they thought the forthcoming ruling would turn out.

“We’re in good hands,” Powell said, referring to the high court, before declining to comment further and leaving the courthouse in Atlanta.

During the hearing, two of the court’s seven justices questioned the attorney representing the city council, Jack Wilson, and noted what they saw as problems with the position against Kautz, who has tried to get rid of Powell multiple times. The justices, Keith R. Blackwell and David E. Nahmias, pointed to case law that says city officials such as Kautz who have the ability to appoint certain employees automatically have the power to terminate those employees,

See SNELLVILLE, Page 5A

Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz sits away from other city officials during a Georgia Supreme Court hearing Tuesday in Atlanta. Kautz is attempting to have the court reverse a Georgia Court of Appeals decision that said she didn’t have the authority to fire the city attorney. (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe)

Calls ‘could have been lost’ during 911 call center emergency

By Tyler Estep

Gwinnett County 911 call center employees handled police dispatch from inside the county’s mobile operations center Monday after the call center’s fire suppression system deployed, sending five communications officers to the hospital. (Special Photo)

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LAWRENCEVILLE — What triggered the gas-producing fire suppression system at Gwinnett County’s 911 call center Monday, sending five workers to the hospital, remained a mystery a day later.

How exactly that system can squelch a fire without water, and why it’s used in the call center

— those are easier questions to answer.

When activated, Gwinnett County fire department spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge said, systems like the one in question release a gas called heptoflorapropane, or FM-200, from the ceiling and floor. The gas disrupts the oxidation process that is necessary for a fire to grow and sustain itself.

“The product does not put the

fire out by reducing the oxygen concentration,” Rutledge said. “It puts the fire out by disrupting the chemical chain reaction.”

That said, the agent can reduce oxygen concentration in the room or building in which it deploys, and evacuation is encouraged.

The fire suppression system went off at the Lawrenceville call center at about 10 a.m. Monday,

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Tax commissioner shares tips and reminders From Staff Reports

April 1, you have to wait until next year,” he There are some impor- advised. tant dates coming up in The same also applies 2015 that you will not to senior want to miss, according and other to Gwinnett County Tax special exCommissioner Richard emptions.

Steele.

These exAmong those is April 1 emptions, — the deadline for filing a Steele homestead exemption. explained, “This can really save do not Richard Steele you some money on your occur tax bill, so you want to be automatisure to apply if you don’t cally, so it is important to already have an exempfile an application. tion,” Steele said in a In August, Steele’s ofreleased statement. fice will mail property tax Steele encouraged citi- bills. The bills will have a zens to call or email his single due date in October. office if unsure of their “Here are a couple of exemption status. things to note: all property “Just make sure you owners get a tax bill, even have one if you’re eliif you have a mortgage gible, because if you miss company paying for you,”

Steele said. “Your mortgage company gets your tax information electronically so they can pay it, but the bill goes to you and there will be a lot of important information sent with it. Check your tax bill when it comes — you will be able to see the due date in the envelope window even before you open it, so be sure to pay special attention to that so you can make your payment on time.”

Another important tax date for vehicle owners is their birthday. By that date each year, vehicle owners are required to renew their vehicle registration and get an emissions test if required. Those who purchased a vehicle before the title tax system took

effect will also have to pay the annual ad valorem tax.

Steele also shared reminders regarding actions that can affect tax bills, but are not actually handled by his office.

All property owners, he said, have the right to file a property tax return with the Gwinnett County Board of Assessors between Jan. 1 and April 1.

“You can use this to declare to them what you believe is the correct value of your property,” Steele explained. “A property tax return should have been completed when you closed on your real property, and for real property, it is not necessary to file again unless something changes. However, this is important for businesses

because a tax return for business personal property is required each year, and filing properly and on time can help a business with both taxes and with late filing fees.”

Each year, the Board of Assessors will mail property owners a notice of assessment. That assessment, Steele said, is important for two reasons.

“First, it’s going to state the value the Board of Assessors has placed on your property for tax calculation purposes. Second, if you disagree with that value, you will only have 45 days from the date on the notice to file an appeal with the Assessors,” he advised.

Steele emphasized the importance of filing an ap-

peal in a timely manner.

“If you disagree with it, and you don’t appeal it, I still have to use that value to calculate your tax bill,” he said. “By the time you receive your actual tax bill in the mail, it’s too late to do anything about the assessed value, and I certainly don’t have the authority to change it. So be sure to look at your assessment notice and file an appeal with the Board of Assessors if you don’t like the value on it. That can have a huge impact on your tax bill.”

Taxpayers with questions may contact the tax commissioners’ office at 770-822-8800, at tax@ gwinnettcounty.com, or at www.gwinnetttaxcommissioner.com.

Defense: Case against Jackson murder suspect ‘shaky’

By Tyler Estep

Nick Jackson I, a known cocaine trafficker. The group kicked in the basement door, LAWRENCEVILLE — fired shots On Feb. 2, 2012, a cold and killed front moved over 310 Nick JackAutry St. son II, an “And that cold front,” innocent Gwinnett County District 15-yearAttorney Danny Porter old boy, argued Tuesday, “consist- Michael Earl Porter Davis ed of the greed and the said. guns and the drugs.”

Five The front — six men, men have already been most career felons — convicted of murder or assembled in Atlanta pleaded out in exchange with the aim of robbing for their testimony. The the Norcross home of sixth — Michael Earl tyler.estep @gwinnettdailypost.com

Davis, accused of being one of four that entered the house that night — is currently on trial.

It’s his role, his part in the fatal front that a Gwinnett County Danny Porter jury will consider over the next several days.

“What role did my client play?” Davis’ attorney, Lawrence Lewis,

asked during Tuesday afternoon’s opening statements. “There’s going to be absolutely no credible evidence whatsoever in this case that my client entered the house.

There’s no credible evidence that he exited the van.”

Porter disagreed.

The district attorney — who is prosecuting the case himself after assistant DA Mike Morrison, who handled previous related trials, left for a job in Cobb County — outlined the state’s case

Tuesday, claiming Davis entered the Jackson home alongside co-defendants Anthony Lumpkin, Jason Dozier and Reco West.

Lumpkin, who has already been convicted, is accused of firing the shot that killed Jackson II but, according to Porter, all four men had gunshot residue on their hands.

Timothy Johnson, another co-defendant, has previously testified that Davis was among the men that burst into the home that night, pillaging in hopes of finding drugs and cash stashed inside.

Davis was in the suspected getaway van that was stopped by Norcross police just minutes after the robbery.

Lewis, Davis’s attorney, said that no DNA evidence or fingerprints tie his client to the scene

and asserted that the prosecution’s case rests solely on the testimony of Johnson.

Given Johnson’s criminal history and his previous propensity for minimizing his own role in the case, Lewis said, that’s a dubious proposition.

“When you realize that he should be given absolutely no credibility, you’re going to see that the (state’s) foundation is rocky. Shaky. Flawed,” Lewis said. “And you’re going to return the only just verdict, which is not guilty on all counts against Michael Earl Davis.”

Davis is not accused of firing shots inside the Jackson home but is facing several counts of murder as a party to the crime.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 • 3A

BOC approves playground, school safety projects

By Kristi Reed

$124,600 contract to Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for renovations at Lucky Shoals Park on New equipment, underBritt Road. The company ground drainage and safety was left as the sole bidder surfacing are among the on the project after one improvements planned for a company’s bid was deemed Norcross-area park. non-responsive due to lack On Tuesday, the Gwinof an accompanying bid nett County Board of bond and another compaCommissioners awarded a ny’s bid was withdrawn due kristi.reed @gwinnettdailypost.com

to failure to consider the entire project when pricing.

The renovation contract is funded through the 2009 SPLOST program.

“It’s another example of utilizing SPLOST dollars and capital funding for renovating and improving our existing park facilities,” Deputy County Administrator Phil Hoskins said.

Also on Tuesday, commissioners awarded two contracts for school safety improvement projects.

The first — a $1.05 million contract awarded to low bidder CMES Inc. — covers work in the area of the new Baggett Elementary School on Old Norcross Road. The project, funded through the 2014

SPLOST program, includes the installation of turn lanes on Old Norcross Road, Oakland Road and Cruse Road as well as sidewalks along the frontage of the Berkmar/Central relief school property. The new school is scheduled to open in August.

Commissioners also awarded a $2.1 million

contract to C.W. Matthews Contracting for work near the new Graves Elementary.

The project, funded through the 2009 SPLOST, will include turn lanes, sidewalks, paving and other improvements in the area of Graves Road at McDonough Drive.

Graves Elementary is also scheduled to open in August.

Buford to hold vote on funding for new school building

By Steve Burns

Commission voted to hold a special municipal election on March 17. Voters then Buford voters soon will can determine whether to have a chance to vote on approve up to $35 million in funding for a new facility for general-obligation bonds to Buford High School. pay for the new school.

At its first meeting of According to Philip Beard, 2015 on Monday, the City who was re-elected as comStaff Correspondent

mission chairman, the city already has $14 million in sales-tax funds in escrow for the new school, as well as at least $8 million in growth funds for the same purpose.

The new school building would cost an estimated $50 million, Beard said.

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In a related matter, the commission also approved the purchase of 22 acres of American Legion land that will be used as school property. This land is adjacent to 25 acres that the city already has designated for the school, Beard said.

No timetable is set for the school construction. Buford Middle School will move into the existing high school building when the construction is complete, Beard added.

In other matters Monday, the commission: • Approved a specialuse permit that will allow additional parking for an automobile dealership on Ga. Highway 20. Applicant AN T. Imports of Atlanta made the request regarding the Hyundai dealership at 3445 Buford Drive. Conditions of approval include that

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on Maddox Road. According to city documents, the residential development would contain a maximum of 215 lots. Buford planning officials had approved the development, with certain conditions.

• Authorized an agreement with LOSE & Associates for design of the new Buford City Park.

Also, City Manager Bryan Kerlin made the following announcements: • The city will advertise for a construction management firm to come and assist with several construction projects. Plans are to make recommendations to the commission in February.

• Cloud Street and South Church Street safety improvements are complete.

• Paving will begin for the North Alexander cemetery beautification.

Low temperatures expected to dip into teens in Gwinnett From Staff Reports

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the Mall of Georgia overlay requirements be met at time of development; that parking on the right of way shall be prohibited; that junk vehicles not be stored on site; and that an outdoor intercom system will not be allowed, to mitigate noise to nearby residential communities.

• Tabled a rezoning that would have allowed development of a retirement community on 13.16 acres on Buford Highway. Buford planning officials had recommended denial of the request, because the rezoning would not conform to the policy and intent of the city’s comprehensive plan. Buford Storage LLC had made the request.

• Tabled a rezoning request by D.R. Horton Homes that would have allowed construction of a subdivision on 55.49 acres

Bone-chilling cold temperatures are coming to Gwinnett, and along with them are winds expected to be between 15 to 25 mph.

The National Weather Service forecast for the next two days says an arctic mass is moving toward Georgia as temperatures will plunge Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Thurs-

day’s lows could dip into the single digits as wind chill values are expected to be near zero.

Today’s highs are expected to be in the lower 40s, while lows will drop to around 14 degrees. Thursday’s highs are expected to be in the lower 30s with sunny skies.

Weekend high temperatures are expected to be in the low-to-mid 40s, but there is a 30 percent chance of rain or freezing rain on Sunday, which increases to 40 percent on Sunday night and Monday.

Seven displaced after fire From Staff Reports

A Buford family was visiting a hospitalized relative Tuesday morning when a fire is believed to have spread from their fireplace, causing significant damage to their home.

Capt. Tommy Rutledge, spokesman for the Gwinnett fire department, said crews responded to the home on the 200 block of South Street around 6:15 a.m. after a neighbor called to report the blaze. Firefighters found “heavy fire” showing in the front of the single-story structure.

“The occupants reportedly left the fireplace burning and also had a live Christmas tree in close proximity,” Rutledge said.

“It is unknown at this point whether sparks from the fireplace ignited the fire or if the potentially dry tree was a contributing factor.”

Firefighters went in searching for victims and going after the flames from within. No one was found to be home, and no injuries were reported, Rutledge said. “(The residents) were contacted by a neighbor and returned to the home as crews were conducting overhaul and salvage operations,” Rutledge said.

The fire also caused damage to two cars in the driveway.

Rutledge said a total of seven residents, four adults and three children, were displaced. The American Red Cross was called in to assist them.

4A • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 To Your Good Health

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No value in supplement DEAR DR. ROACH: Has the use of white powder, monatomic gold nutritional supplement been verified by the medical profession? Are the claims of mental clarity, long life span, disease cures, etc., accurate?

— D.S.C. ANSWER: I thought I knew supplements pretty well, but hadn’t heard of monatomic gold. Monatomic gold is supposed to be an “orbitally rearranged monoatomic element.”

In fact, these don’t exist chemically, and anyone selling a product like this and claiming health benefits is deliberately scamming you or is confused.

Metallic gold is inert and has no effect in the body, as opposed to gold salts, which are powerful and potentially dangerous medications, now seldom used for rheumatic diseases. Avoid “monatomic gold” supplements.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor hasn’t been able to answer this. What are the pros and cons of having shingles vaccine if one has genital herpes and is being treated with acyclovir? I’m in my 60s.

— A.A. ANSWER: The potentially confusing issue is that genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus II, which is in the same family of viruses as varicella-zoster virus, the cause of shingles. However, the vaccine will have no effect on the herpes or its treatment, so you have the same recommendation as the average person, which is to get the vaccine. Anyone over 60 should have the vaccine unless there is a reason he or she can’t get it, such as having a serious immune system disease (like advanced HIV), being on medications that suppress the immune system, or having recently had cancer chemotherapy.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1785, JeanPierre Blanchard and John Jeffries crossed the English Channel in a balloon.

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In 1955, Marian Anderson made her debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, becoming the first AfricanAmerican to perform there.

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Newlywed hates his wife. What next?

DEAR AMY: I’ve been married for two weeks and frankly I hate my wife. She is completely lazy and pays absolutely no attention to me.

She was so nice when we were dating, but it was probably all just for show.

I come from a “richer type of family” and she comes from a “moderate to low-income family.”

I feel kind of bad for her, but she is so pestering and obnoxious and she probably just married me for my money.

I can’t divorce her because we have a legal document stating that I must give her $70,000 if we separate or divorce,

it’s my fault (which I agree to some extent) and refuse to get involved.

— Bad Choice Maker DEAR MAKER: Normally I would suggest that your relationship might be repaired through some hard work and professional counseling, but when you report Amy Dickinson that you “hate” your wife after only two weeks of and I’m not that rich. marriage, it would probWhen I signed the docuably be best for everyone ment, I figured that by the if you part company time we did divorce, if we quickly. divorced, I would have Your wife might be that type of money (from lazy and tacky, but you growing investments). don’t sound like the My parents are comsharpest tool in the shed. pletely NOT on my side.

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idiotic of you to sign a prenup. You need good legal advice. Because your union is so brief, there might be an “out” clause you can exercise in order to nullify the marriage.

This is your mess. Your parents are wise not to get involved. Your wife will come out the winner, financially — because unless you can void the prenup, you will basically have to pay her for your freedom.

Frankly, if you really hate her that much, $70,000 will seem like a bargain to escape from this mistake. Prorated over a lifetime, it doesn’t amount to all that much.

Sticking to the status quo will not enable you to move forward. Changes are necessary, but staying in control will also weigh heavily on your shoulders. Falling in with someone else’s plans will lead to a professional competition that doesn’t bode well. Do your own thing.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Keep your eyes and ears alert for new opportunities. Being well informed will give you an advantage when faced with competition. Update your resume and strive to advance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You will gain experience if you try something different.

Social activities will result in an educational or travel opportunity. Consider home improvements or a change of location.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Rethink your strategy and search for important facts.

False or misleading information will lead to mishaps.

Keep your emotions under control and you will come out on top.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Your fiery nature will help to set the stage for fun and excitement. Time spent with someone you love will bring you closer together. Socialize, network and enjoy interacting with others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Self-discipline is required in order to succeed. Help will be given if you ask for it. A colleague will be interested in one of your ideas or skills.

Share your plans and intentions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A partnership will turn out better than you anticipated. Your compassionate nature and experience and insight will help someone who faces a troublesome time. Romance is in the stars.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Business negotiations will not turn in your favor if you divulge secret information. Ensure that parity is paramount in joint ventures, or you will end up doing the majority of the work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Minor changes will make you more marketable personally and professionally. Your unique outlook will impress all the right people, leading to an appealing offer. Romance is looking good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You will have problems convincing others to join your quest. Don’t waste time arguing. Collaborating with people who understand and appreciate your motives will bring higher returns.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Temptation will be your downfall. Stick to a budget. Overspending will cause additional stress. It is your personality and wit that will make the best impression, not your cash.

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Snellville City Attorney Tony Powell, right, sits with attorney Jack Wilson during a Georgia Supreme Court hearing over Powell’s employment with the city Tuesday in Atlanta.

Wilson represented the city council’s position that the mayor shouldn’t be able to fire Powell. (Staff Photo: Joshua Sharpe)

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Snellville

ent sections in the charter speak to the issue and unless the city’s charter gave the council the firing gives someone else that authority. authority.

But Blackwell and NahLike many other mias said they had diffidisputes in Snellville’s po- culty swallowing Wilson’s litically troubled governtake on the charter. ment, the disagreement at Blackwell compared the hand stems from differing position of mayor to that interpretations of the law. of the president, who can Kautz’s attorney, Lester fire many officials even Tate, told the court Snell- though that power is only ville’s charter didn’t hand “implied” and not specifiover the mayor’s firing cally written in law. power to anyone else.

“How is this any differWilson said two different?” the justice asked.

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The room, which is categorized by Georgia’s five habitats, could be more crowded, but Hitt said she had to draw a line.

“I have more deer skulls in here than you would ever want,” Hitt said. “If I had kept every bird’s nest I’d ever gotten, we wouldn’t be able to walk in here. We’ve kind of had to have the talk, ‘If it’s happy in nature, let it stay in nature.’”

Hitt isn’t the only one at the school who works in the classroom. She has six “Habitat Helpers,” who are students who feed the animals and clean cages.

One student, fourth-grader Katherine Martin, took the hamsters and hermit crab home over winter break.

“This is just a great experience to have fun with the animals. It’s just fun to do and a great way to spend the time, especially this time of year because it’s cold outside,” Katherine said.

In order to become a habitat helper, students had to write an essay they described as a sort of job application to help out.

“I just thought animals were there and some people would like to play

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Habitat

Puckett’s Mill Elementary fourth-graders, from left, Katherine Martin, Sanjana Singh and Ryleigh Jenkins look over the hamster area home to Fast and Furrious in the Hands on Habitat classroom in their school. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)

with them,” Katherine said. “Then I thought, ‘Why don’t I start liking animals and start taking care of them.”

What Westbrooks likes about the room is it is available to students in all grades throughout the school. The fish tanks are especially enjoyed by special education students.

Second-graders work on life cycle projects, while third-graders study rocks and minerals, for example.

At times during a given week, Hitt has laptop computers around the room so students can research the plants and animals.

While students are

well-versed in technology and are well-traveled, they don’t necessarily know a lot about habitats near them, Hitt said.

It’s all exceeded her initial expectations.

“I pictured displaying a few of my things here and there, a couple of fish tanks,” she said. “But when they fully funded the grant, we were just able to do so much more than we’d ever thought we’d be able to. It’s been so great for the kids.”

Hitt hopes any additional funding could allow the school to have more room, or a dedicated space for computer research.

Budget

firefighters to staff the new station are also funded.

College, and the opening Additionally, a $450,000 of the new 67-acre Level allocation to the library Creek Park in Sugar Hill. contingency fund, transit Several requested positions service enhancements, including a DUI court case new equipment and the manager, an administrapartial restoration of some tive support person for the roadway maintenance indigent defense program, services were included in two new animal control the budget. Perhaps the officers, a judicial calendar most notable highlight of coordinator, an adminthe spending resolution is istrative assistant to the the inclusion of a 4 percent jury manager and 42 new step increase for public

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Wilson said it was very different. He said the city’s charter has been changed many times through the years, to the point that the mayor is more like a council member than an executive.

“The powers of the mayor are radically different,” Wilson said. “She has a vote and a voice in any decision to remove the city attorney.”

The court’s ruling is expected to be handed down in the coming weeks.

safety personnel and a 4 percent pay-for-performance pay increase for other county employees.

Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash first presented the 2015 budget on Nov. 18. A public hearing was held on Dec. 8 and public comment was accepted through Dec. 31. The budget resolution summary is available online at gwinnettcounty. com.

911

“while the 911 lines were transferred to the tempoemitting the odorless gas rary phones.” and triggering medical “911 service was never issues with a handful of cut off completely at any workers. Unharmed emer- point, but calls could have gency operators were relo- been lost while the transcated and answered calls fers occurred,” Smith said. in the county’s mobile op- “It occurred during a relaerations center and inside tively quiet part of the day Gwinnett County police with low call volume.” headquarters, and off-duty The call center was operators were also called reopened at about 5:30 in to lend a hand. p.m. Monday. All five Smith said Tuesday that employees were released emergency operations were from the hospital Monday at least partially down for afternoon. about five minutes Monday There was no fire in the

facility, Smith said, and authorities were still attempting Tuesday to figure out what triggered the system.

Fire or not, the 911 center uses the gas-emitting set-up for a simple reason.

“The system installed in the building that houses the 911 Communications Center is designed to protect electronics,” Smith said in an email. “The building also houses the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

A standard water based fire suppression system would damage the electronics.”

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WORLD U.S.: Watchdog offers more proof Syria used chemical arms

UNITED NATIONS — The latest report on Syria by the global chemical weapons watchdog offers further evidence that the Syrian government repeatedly attacked its own citizens with poison gas, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said on Tuesday.

The 117-page report by a fact-finding mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons includes eyewitness accounts of helicopters dropping barrel bombs with toxic chemicals. The findings are consistent with two previous reports by the mission but offer much more detail.

After a closed-door meeting of the U.N. Security Council on progress in destroying Syria’s chemical weapons program, Power said the new report added credence to allegations that the Syrian government used chlorine gas as a weapon in its four-year-old civil war after pledging to give up its toxic arsenal.

Nine dead after clashes in western Mexico MEXICO CITY — At least nine suspected gang members were killed on Tuesday in the western Mexican state of Michoacan, which is falling back into violence after authorities said it had been stabilized.

Alfredo Castillo, the federal government’s security commissioner for Michoacan, told a news conference the preliminary tally was nine deaths in two incidents.

In the former cartel stronghold of Apatzingan in western Michoacan, one suspected gang member died after being run over while attempting to avoid arrest as federal forces retook the mayor’s office, which had been occupied by armed men, he said.

Eight others were killed in a gunfight with soldiers, Castillo added. All told, 44 people were arrested.

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By David Lawder and Richard Cowan Reuters

WASHINGTON — John Boehner narrowly won a third term as House of Representatives speaker on Tuesday, surviving a stiff challenge from 25 conservative Republicans as the party took full control of Congress.

Boehner received 216 of 408 votes cast in a tense vote, with a growing faction of dissident House Republicans declining to vote for him and nearly depriving him of a majority.

The group of Republican defectors was more than twice the dozen who withheld their support from him in an election two years ago, in an indication of stark party divisions that could make it hard to pass legislation.

Boehner can afford to lose a few more Republican votes on tough legislation after November elections gave the party its largest House majority since 1947. But with Tuesday’s vote indicating a more restive right flank, he may need to depend even more on Democrats to win close votes.

“As speaker all I ask and frankly expect is that we disagree without being disagreeable, in turn I pledge to help each of you carry out your duty,” a tearful Boehner told House members after the election. “My door, of course, is always open.”

NATION Va. ex-governor gets two years for corruption

RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in federal prison and two years of probation for taking a bribe from a businessman seeking to promote a dietary supplement.

McDonnell, the first Virginia governor to be convicted of bribe-taking, received a shorter sentence than that sought by prosecutors for accepting sweetheart loans and lavish gifts from businessman Source: Brazil Jonnie Williams. to slow down McDonnell, once a rising star in the Republican investments Party, was convicted in BRASILIA — The September along with his Brazilian government plans estranged wife, Maureen, to slow down investments after a five-week trial at the start of the year and that laid bare rifts in their create a new fiscal council, a marriage. McDonnell left government official told Re- office in January 2014. uters on Tuesday, in another “No one wants to see sign of fiscal restraint to the governor of Virginia in regain investors’ confidence. this kind of trouble,” U.S. President Dilma Rousseff District Judge James Spenhas vowed fiscal discipline cer said before imposing in a second four-year term sentence before a packed that started on New Year’s courtroom. “It breaks my Day after years of high heart, but a meaningful spending depleted the public sentence must be imposed.” accounts, raising fears about the fiscal health of Latin GOP pushes America’s top economy.

Keystone, Obama The government could announce as early as threatens veto Tuesday that it will reduce the funds it plans to use for WASHINGTON — Renon-obligatory expendipublican senators kicked off tures, which includes public the new U.S. Congress with investment in infrastructure legislation to approve the and technology, until the Keystone XL pipeline to 2015 budget bill is approved bring oil from Canada, but

by Congress in February or the White House promptly March. threatened a veto.

— From wire reports With Republicans assum-

PEOPLE AC/DC charges up Coachella with White, Drake

LOS ANGELES — Veteran Australian rockers AC/DC will headline the first night of this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, organizers Goldenvoice said on Tuesday, joining alt-rocker Jack White and hip hop star Drake as lead acts of the desert fest.

The festival, promoting the same three-night lineup over two consecutive weekends in the Southern California town of Indio, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, right, takes the gavel from House Minority has a reputation for being Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., after being re-elected speaker on the House floor at the the venue where top acts of the 1980s and 1990s U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. (Reuters/Jonathan Ernst) reunite or kick off a tour A core group of conserva- trillion spending bill in Deof the most important federal in the hopes of drawing a tives had campaigned against cember. They say the 1,600- agencies in the post-Sept. 11, new generation of fans.

Boehner, arguing he had page measure was negotiated 2001 era.

Last year, Atlanta rapdone too little to cut spending in secret and failed to deny Republican Senator Mitch pers Andre 3000 and Big and fight President Barack funds to agencies responsible McConnell, who assumes Boi reunited after eight Obama’s immigration and for implementing Obama’s the Senate majority leader years as OutKast on the healthcare policies. executive immigration order, job on Tuesday and has Coachella stage, while Representative Justin which lifts the threat of been hoping to avoid any British rock groups Stone Amash said on his Facebook deportation for millions of government shutdown fights Roses and Blur reassempage that the House needs undocumented immigrants. this year, could temper such bled in 2013 to headline the festival. “modern” leaders with limLate on Monday, ReHouse legislation and force ited terms. publicans briefly discussed Boehner’s Republicans to “Speaker Boehner has the possibility of attaching compromise.

‘Bourne’ sequel given his best to our conferlanguage to the DHS fundMcConnell has influence with Matt Damon ence, and I thank him for ing bill that would withhold over the House because the his service. But it’s time for any federal funds for the Senate will need to approve pushed back Republicans to change our department’s employees to any legislation for it to win LOS ANGELES — Jaleadership. This afternoon, I implement Obama’s order, final passage. will vote for a new speaker,” according to Representative But even some of the most son Bourne fans will have Amash wrote.

John Fleming of Louisiana. conservative House members to wait two weeks longer to see Matt Damon back The conservatives were Such a move is likely to also were expressing the to his butt-kicking ways particularly angry about draw a veto from Obama, need to ease their hard-line as the amnesiac superspy.

Boehner’s handling of a $1.1 threatening operations of one stances.

Universal Pictures is shifting the debut of the still-untitled sequel from were at the location of the National Association for the July 15 to July 29. The action-thriller will face Advancement of Colored off against the comedy, People chapter, police and “Mike & Dave Need FBI representatives said.

A woman who answered Wedding Dates” and will get a week-long head the phone at the NAACP start on the DC Comoffice but declined to give her name said people inside ics adaptation “Suicide Squad” that is set to star the building heard a “loud boom” coming from a lawn Will Smith and Jared Leto. area in the rear.

In its former perch, the The Colorado Springs Bourne picture would Gazette reported that there were no injuries in the blast have faced competiFormer Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell is surrounded near the building, which tion from “Ice Age 5,” by members of the media after his sentencing hearing in although the pictures do also houses a hair salon.

Richmond, Va., on Tuesday. McDonnell was sentenced to appeal to different demoStreets around the area were two years in federal prison and two years of probation for graphics. It would also closed while authorities taking a bribe from a businessman seeking to promote a investigated, the newspaper have contended with the dietary supplement. (Reuters/Jay Westcott) second weekend of the said. third “Star Trek” film. ing full control of Congress just before 5 a.m., the Washon Tuesday after victories ington State Department of Obama taps in the November elections, Transportation said.

‘Arrow’ actress community they have put Keystone at The two injured people, joins Affleck’s the center of their agenda sent to a hospital with banker Landon and plan weeks of debate. minor injuries, were in a ‘The Accountant’ for Fed board They believe that sport utility vehicle travelWASHINGTON — LOS ANGELES — the public spotlight on ing in the westbound lanes, President Barack Obama Cynthia Addai-Robinson Keystone will pressure Washington State Patrol has joined Ben Affleck in President Barack Obama Trooper Darren Wright said. on Tuesday nominated community banker Allan the Warner Bros. thriller to eventually approve the The westbound lanes were “The Accountant.” project. to re-open later on Tuesday, Landon for a seat on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Based on an original The White House was the state said. board, responding to calls script by Bill Dubuque, adamant that Obama would The busy highway, at for a greater voice for Main “The Accountant” centers not sign the Keystone bill. times difficult to navigate Street in the central bank’s on a mild-mannered acwith rain and snow in the deliberations. countant (Affleck) who high elevations, traverses Rockslide on Landon, a partner at moonlights as a lethal the Cascade Range and interstate injures connects the Seattle area private investment fund assassin.

Community BanCapital, Robinson will play two in Wash. state with eastern Washington a Treasury Department and beyond. It was not rain- was chief executive of the Bank of Hawaii from 2004 analyst who has kept a SEATTLE — A boulder ing as emergency officials low profile. toppled onto an interstate arrived at the slide sight, but until 2010. Previously, he had worked as the bank’s Anna Kendrick, J.K. highway on Tuesday in the the roadway was still wet. chief financial officer and Simmons and Jon Berenmountains east of Seattle, striking two semi-trailer Police: Blast near as CFO at First American in thal are also on board, Tennessee. with Gavin O’Connor trucks and a car and injuring Colorado Springs Several lawmakers on directing. two people as Washington Capitol Hill had urged Best known for playing state grappled with landNAACP chapter the White House to name Amanda Waller on the slides and flooding, officials CW’s “Arrow,” Robinson said.

DENVER — Authorities someone with community most recently worked More than eight inches of on Tuesday investigated an banking experience to one of the two open seats on on the History channel rain in the previous 24 hours explosion near a building the central bank’s board, miniseries “Texas Rissaturated soil and caused housing a chapter of the concerned that big Wall ing.” She is repped by the boulder and other rocks NAACP civil rights group Street companies hold too Liebman Entertainment to fall down a slope onto in Colorado Springs. much sway. & Innovative.

Interstate 90 east of the Police and the FBI — From wire reports — From wire reports Snoqualmie Pass summit responded to the blast and

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ house in San Francisco targeted by arsonist

By Michael Fleeman

authorities,” Esparza said.

The fire, which caused only slight damage, is under investigaAn arsonist targeted the San Heights area had burn marks on tion by the joint police-fire departFrancisco home featured in the the front and garage doors after ment arson task force.

1993 Robin Williams movie “Mrs. someone used gasoline to light the “We’re looking at a former paDoubtfire” in what may have been fire on Monday evening, police tient of the doctor who lives at the a dispute between a former patient spokesman Albie Esparza said. residence as a person of interest,” and the physician who owns the “The homeowner smelled Esparza said. “There was a previhouse, authorities said on Tuessmoke and went to the front door ous interaction between the two day. and noticed the front door mat was just prior to the fire. That informaThe Queen Anne-style home in on fire. The homeowner quickly tion was provided to us by the San Francisco’s exclusive Pacific doused the flames and contacted homeowner. We’re aggressively Reuters

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pursuing those leads.”

The patient’s name was not released. No other details about the issue between the patient and doctor were disclosed.

The home is a popular stop for tourists and became the site of a makeshift memorial after Williams committed suicide in August.

Hundreds of mourners gathered outside the house, leaving flowers and cards.

It was purchased in 1997 by Dr.

Douglas K. Ousterhout, who told NBC Bay Area last summer he was the perfect person to own a house featured in a movie about a man who disguises himself as an elderly female nanny. Ousterhout is a craniofacial surgeon who performs procedures on transgender people.

“I turn boys’ faces into girls’ faces,” he told the local news station in August. “It seemed only natural” to buy the house.

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Cuomo: The rhetoric and the record How precious in the sight of progressives was one of their saints, Mario Cuomo, the three-term governor of New York who died last week at age 82. He was a model of progressivism and a gifted rhetorician.

In most media accounts, references were made to two speeches Cuomo delivered in 1984, one at the Democratic National ConvenCal tion in San Thomas Francisco where Walter Mondale was nominated for president, and the other at the University of Notre Dame where Cuomo spoke about abortion and the “proper” role of religion in politics.

The thing about progressivism is that it resembles floor wax — all shine and no depth. In his Democratic convention speech, Cuomo referenced Ronald Reagan’s line about America being a “shining city on a hill.” Cuomo responded, “A shining city is perhaps all the president sees from the portico of the White House or the veranda of his ranch, where everyone seems to be doing well. But there’s another city; there’s another part to the shining city. … In this part of the city, there are more poor than ever. More families in trouble.

More and more people who need help but can’t find it. … There are people who sleep in the city streets, in the gutter where the glitter doesn’t show.”

This is boilerplate Democratic rhetoric we’ve heard since the days of Franklin Roosevelt. After Democrats Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Clinton and Obama, are fewer families in trouble? Are there fewer poor people, especially since Johnson’s “War on Poverty” promised to end it?

Statistics reveal there are not, so why do so many embrace progressive ideas? If something isn’t working, why repeat the errors?

As Reagan noted, government too often adds to problems; it doesn’t solve them. Government doesn’t create jobs; a thriving private economy does. Government welfare mostly doesn’t incentivize people to escape poverty, but too often sustains them in poverty and addicts them to government handouts.

On the issue of church and state, Cuomo bisected the subjects in his Notre Dame speech. While he said he accepted Catholic teaching against capital punishment, he rejected its opposition to abortion. In this, the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin expressed opposition to both issues while eloquently arguing that the Catholic Church believes that each is part of a “seamless garment” of life and that all life matters and should not be taken by individuals, or the state.

This is another flaw of progressivism. Progressives are happy to embrace church teachings when it favors their political agenda, but reject them when those teachings don’t conform to their politics.

My one encounter with Cuomo came after a column I wrote following his 2007 debate with former Speaker Newt Gingrich at Cooper Union in New York, the site of a famous speech by Abraham Lincoln. I said that Gingrich clearly won the debate and made a mockery of Cuomo’s liberalism.

Cuomo called me and after identifying himself launched into a tirade that lasted about 90 seconds. He then hung up giving me no opportunity to say much more than “hello, nice to hear from you.”

Vanity. Vanity.

Most obituaries and news reports called Cuomo “inspiring.” A New York Times editorial correctly noted: “For all his idealism, Mr. Cuomo’s years as governor were dogged by economic recession that blunted his hopes to leave great programs and innovation as his legacy. He had to cut services and scratch for scarce revenue.”

Inspiration is good if it motivates people to do for themselves and improve their lives. Otherwise, it’s nothing more than floor wax.

May Gov. Cuomo rest in peace.

Email nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune. com.

Making good on a resolution marathon If you’re like me, there is no shortage of information flooding your inbox and social media feeds this week, letting you know the different ways you can improve yourself this coming year. You know, the whole “new year, new you” deal.

It seems like there are a whole lot of promises other people want you to make to yourself, and to be honest, I’m not quite sure why you haven’t jumped at the chance already. They seem to be so easy — just write down your goals, put mind over matter and, especially when it comes to dieting, tell your friends.

That’s right, put the pressure on yourself by letting everyone you know in on your goal to lose a certain amount of weight. The idea is for that to be a motivating factor, but the reality is that come March you may have to quit your job (and your friends) to avoid the embarrassment of having

Todd Cline Editor gained as much as you said you were going to lose.

That resolutions to begin the new year are hard to keep is not a new concept, but the thought here is maybe it’s the resolution, not the resoluter, that is sometimes at fault. To that end, I have made a resolution for 2015 that I’m more than confident I can uphold — I will not run the Suwanee Gateway Half Marathon at the end of January.

I won’t run it, I won’t walk it, I won’t even drive my car around the course. It’s one resolution that won’t escape

me.

But it might be good for you. If you’re one of those been there, run that and have the T-shirt to prove it sort of people, this could be the perfect way to start the year.

The event, which is Jan. 31 at 7:30 a.m. and begins in Town Center Park, is hosted by Georgia Fitness and the City of Suwanee.

Much like the emails to my inbox, Georgia Fitness Manager Jason Vance makes it sound easy.

“If you can run a 10K, you can run a half marathon,” he said. “The more training you do, the more confident you’ll be.”

For some, the 13.1-mile Peachtree Road Race certified run will serve as a bucket list item of its own, while for others it might be another step toward an even bigger goal — a full marathon this year.

Either way, it’s a great way to challenge yourself to start the

year.

The cost to run is $75 (which includes a finisher’s medal and a long-sleeved technical shirt) and the route will take runners through Old Town, along Eva Kennedy to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, to Tench Road and eventually George Pierce Park and the Suwanee Creek Greenway to McGinnis Ferry Road, up and back along Northolt, and back along the Greenway before finishing at City Hall. Not only can you accomplish a goal, but you’ll see more of Suwanee than you ever knew existed.

If you’re interested, you can register at active.com and find more race info at runsuwanee. com. If you choose to run, I wish you well, but don’t plan on seeing me anywhere near Suwanee on Jan. 31. After all, I have a resolution to uphold.

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

Donor class vs. middle class Americans “The people who think the GOP will fight Obama on immigration in the new year are the sort of people who think pro wrestling is real.”

— Political commentator and talk show host Laura Ingraham on the refusal of the Republican-controlled House to confront Obama on his executive immigration amnesty in the year-end omnibus funding bill In full agreement with the above zinger, a prediction for 2015: After much posturing, and false moves on legislation that Obama will never sign into law, Establishment Republicans will allow Obama’s amnesty to advance, perhaps expand it and attempt to reward their business masters with continued low wages for workers by moving to increase the influx of foreign labor.

This would have been written sooner, but like all pro-enforcement conservatives, I first had to struggle to remove the political knife from my back.

For now, and just as the politicians calculated, the angry calls to congressional offices about passing the 1,600-page, trillion dollar Boehner/Obama “CRomnibus” have subsided and the Republicans who now rule both the U.S. Senate and House are confident that their betrayal will soon fade from voters’ memories.

The bill passed the Republican controlled House by two votes.

As a reminder and for the

period to actually read them, the CRomnibus bill was passed about 48 hours after being released — unread.

Why were Republican Speaker John Boehner, President Barack Obama, untold numbers of special interest lobbyists — including those D.A. who work for Grover Norquist King — all feverishly working the phones to insure passage of the record: The Republicans from porky “CRomnibus?”

Georgia’s U.S. House delegaIf your answer is that they tion who voted for passage were all struggling to protect are Dr. Tom Price, Dr. Phil the American Dream for workGingrey, Rob Woodall, Jack ing Americans, you may be as Kingston, Doug Collins, easily fooled as they assume.

Lynn Westmoreland and Tom My own conclusion is that Graves. on most issues, especially imFeel free to expand your migration and wages, everyday at-home list of “Establishment Americans would be much Republicans” — I have. better served if they simply Many observers, this one recognize that the fight isn’t included, are of the opinion so much between Republicans that Rep. Woodall captured the and Democrats but is actually attitude of all of the above and the ruling, donor class vs. the illustrated quite brilliantly that American middle class. “the fix was in” with his quote All of this comes surrounded reported by Breitbart News by news from the southern borthat he “won’t find a single der that the latest — and rapconstituent back home who idly growing — wave of illegal will support the bill.” This, crossers is increasingly more shortly before he voted “yes” aggressive and violent. Entire on passage, and about the time families, usually described about a dozen pro-enforcement by the press as “children” are protesters were gathered in again flooding the shelters in his Gwinnett County District Texas built to house the border office. Here is hoping more crossers who are quite logiGeorgia congressional reprecally responding to Obama’s sentatives see more protesters siren call of eventual amnesty. at more of their district offices. These numbers will increase as Despite repeated promises the weather improves. of never requiring members to Look for the House to vote on bills without a 72-hour soon float a “border security”

diversionary bill, which should be recognized for what it is: A bill that says we might enforce the laws that congress already passed.

A few years ago, this writer watched — multiple times — as screaming illegal aliens led by the ACLU/identity politics mob et al took over the downtown area around the GoldDomed Capitol of Georgia with foreign-language promises that “we won’t obey your laws and we won’t leave!” Most of those illegal aliens are now officially protected by Obama and the Establishment GOP. And unless a spine is quickly sprouted in congressional offices, they will soon receive work permits and real Social Security Numbers — and unless preventive state action is taken, Georgia drivers licensees.

Don’t expect any penalty for them when they defiantly admit use of stolen and fake ID in the pre-GOP-cave-in past.

But, dear reader, have cheer.

There is a bit of good news buried in the Obama/Republican funding bill. It says that members of Congress cannot access more than $1,000 a month as a car lease allowance.

Maybe that law will be enforced?

D.A. King is president of the Georgia-based Dustin Inman Society and a nationally recognized authority on immigration. He is an independent voter. Follow him on Twitter: @DAKDIS.

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economic investment of $1.7 million. According to A quick service restaua company press release, rant specializing in fried each new store creates an chicken and an all-day average of 55 to 60 jobs. breakfast menu will open Founded in 1977, North its newest Gwinnett County Carolina-based Bojangles’ location Monday. operates more than 600 Bojangles’ Famous restaurants in 10 states and Chicken ’n Biscuits, the District of Columbia. located at 5625 LawrencevThe menu features fried ille Highway in Lilburn, chicken, made-from-scratch will celebrate its grand buttermilk biscuits and an opening by giving away all-day breakfast menu. $50 gift cards to the first The new Lilburn BojanA new Bojangles’ is scheduled to open Monday in Lil50 customers. Additiongles’ will be open from 5 burn. (File Photo) ally, one customer will be a.m. until 10 p.m. Mondays randomly selected to win steak or sausage biscuit ment. “We are excited to through Saturdays and 6 one Bojangles’ breakfast from 5 to 10 p.m. open our first restaurant a.m. until 10 p.m. Sundays. combo every week for a “Our local team is eager in this community and to For more information, visit full 52 weeks. Also on to show the Lilburn comwelcome new friends and www.bojangles.com. opening day, customers munity what Bo Time is all family into our restaurant Customers who parwill receive a free iced tea about — delicious chicken, for a delicious meal and ticipate in the opening day with any purchase between biscuits and tea served fast down-home experience.” celebration are encouraged 11 a.m and 2 p.m., a free in a friendly environment,” The 3,800-squareto share images and updates kid’s meal with any pursaid Bojangles’ Regional foot restaurant will seat on Facebook, Twitter and chase from 2 to 5 p.m. and Vice President Patrick more than 75 guests and Instagram using the hashtag a coupon for a free ham, Boykin in a released staterepresents an estimated #ItsBoTime.

Primerica names new CEO, president From Staff Reports Less than two years after Primerica moved into the largest office space in Gwinnett, the company announced on Sunday a change to its top leadership role, and that it will be held by one person.

Glenn Williams, the company’s president, was promoted to chief executive officer and elected to the board of directors, effective April 1.

Current co-CEOs John Addison and Rick Williams (no relation to Glenn) will continue with the company and will remain on the company’s board, though their specific roles were not announced. Addison will continue to serve as chairman of Primerica Distribution, while Rick Williams will continue as

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fire department’s hazardous materials response team checked the home with meters and found high-levels Four Peachtree Corners of carbon monoxide within residents, including two the structure,” Rutledge small children, were taken said. “Readings near the to local hospitals with carfurnace area were close bon monoxide poisoning to 460 parts per million, early Tuesday. which is extremely dangerAround 5:30 a.m., fireous.” fighters responded to a 911 The residents were taken call and found the family to hospitals for evaluation sick in their condo on the and potential hyperbaric 6400 block of Meadow treatment, Rutledge said.

Rue Drive near Ga. HighThe children, around the way 140. All four patients, age of 3 or 4, were taken whose names weren’t to Children’s Healthcare of release, complained of a Atlanta. The adults went to headache and nausea, said Gwinnett Medical Center in Capt. Tommy Rutledge, Lawrenceville. spokesman for the GwinHyperbaric treatment nett County fire department. involves placing a patient “Technicians from the into a pressurized room or joshua.sharpe @gwinnettdailypost.com

chamber where their lungs can take in oxygen at a more rapid rate, speeding up the healing process, according to Mayo Clinic.

The condos on either side of the victims’ were temporarily evacuated while crews checked for “residual readings,” Rutledge said.

The residents were allowed to return home shortly later.

Firefighters ventilated the family of four’s condo and requested the utility provider to secure the gas to the home. Fire officials also recommended that the appliances be checked.

Rutledge said Tuesday afternoon he was unable to give updates on the victims’ conditions due to federal privacy laws.

10 injured in GCT bus crash

By Tyler Estep

about 3 p.m. Tuesday “because of a stopped school bus on the other side of the road.”

NORCROSS — AuthoriA Gwinnett County Tranties are searching for a vesit bus, however, “failed to hicle that fled the scene of a stop for the traffic ahead and Tuesday afternoon bus crash rear ended a green Honda that left 10 people injured.

Accord.” The Accord fled According to officials the scene. from the Norcross police “Norcross and Gwinand Gwinnett County fire nett County officers are in departments, traffic was search of the vehicle now,” stopped on Beaver Ruin Norcross police spokesman Road near Bailey Drive at Capt. Bill Grogan said late tyler.estep @gwinnettdailypost.com

Tuesday afternoon. He said the Accord was believed to be about 10 years old.

Gwinnett County fire department spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge said 10 passengers on the transit bus were evaluated for “minor medical complaints and released at the scene by paramedics.” None were transported to the hospital, Rutledge said.

No further information was immediately released.

Catalytic converter stolen from Yellow River Game Ranch LILBURN — In the middle of the afternoon Sunday, a surveillance camera at the Yellow River Game Ranch captured two individuals appearing to steal a catalytic converter.

What surprised Codi Reeves, who runs the Game Ranch, was that the incident happened in “broad daylight” and the suspects were

Cops: Man flees Berkeley Lake robbery on bike

ing about 150 pounds. He had what looked to be acne scars on his face and apBoard Chairman. ing officer.

A native of Stockpeared to be homeless, the Peter Schneider, the Rick Williams has been bridge, Williams is a gradBERKELEY LAKE report says. comwith the company since uate of Baptist University — Police are investigatThe bank shut down pany’s 1989 while Addison has of America, where he ing after a man reportedly after the incident. A sign on general worked there since 1982. earned a bachelor of scidemanded money at Asthe door said it was tempocounsel, Glenn Williams, 55, ence degree in education. sociated Credit Union on rarily closed. has been began his career with Schneider, 58, has Peachtree Industrial BouleEmployees leaving promoted Primerica in 1981 as a served as the company’s vard on Monday morning. around 11 a.m. Monday to presimember of the company’s executive vice president The unarmed man didn’t speak with media but dent, also sales force. He joined the and general counsel since fled the bank, which sits didn’t appear shaken. effective home office team in 1983. 2000 and as chief adin Berkeley Lake near Some customers were Glenn Williams April 1.

In 1985, Williams ministrative officer since Peachtree Corners, at about put off by the news.

He will moved to Canada as part 2010. Earlier in his career 8:30 a.m. on a bicycle. He “I am like appalled,” said remain as of Primerica’s internation- with the company, Schnei- took more than $7,000 in Tonya Young of Lilburn, general al expansion team, where der has been responsible cash from a teller through who was turned by the counsel he spent 15 years in roles for compliance, governintimidation, according to a sign. “This is my bank. for the of increasing responsibili- ment relations, media repolice report.

I’ve been banking here for foreseety. He led Primerica Cana- lations, human resources The man, who was years. I know all the people able da as president and chief and initiatives to grow caught on the bank’s in here. It is strange for the future. executive officer from sales. Schneider received security camera, wore a area. It’s not a bad area at The 1996 to 2000. In 2000, he his bachelor of science in grey hooded jacket and a all.”

Peter Schneider rest of the returned to Primerica’s industrial relations and skull cap. He is described Anyone with information company’s Duluth headquarters as law degree from the Uni- as a black man, standing can call Gwinnett police at executive team will be executive vice president versity of North Carolina about 5-foot-6 and weigh770-513-5300.

Alison Rand, who has of field and product marat Chapel Hill. served as chief financial keting for international Primerica is one of officer since 2000, and operations. In 2005, he Gwinnett’s largest emGregory Pitts, who will became president of the ployers with about 1,700 continue as chief operatcompany. employees.

Peachtree Corners family treated for carbon monoxide

From Staff Reports

A security camera captured video of the man suspected of robbing Associated Credit Union on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Berkeley Lake on Monday. Police said he was still at large Tuesday. (Special Photo)

pretty “nonchalant” about it. Reeves said the commercial box truck is used to pick up produce, and was repaired Monday. Just before the incident happened, Reeves said the facility had closed because of inclement weather.

On the video, two people drive up in a silver sedan, one walks up to the building, then walks back before taking out tools to presum-

ably cut the converter. One suspect is dressed in darker clothing, while the other is wearing a lighter colored heavy overcoat.

Reeves is working to send the video to Gwinnett County Police, who have met with him about the incident.

Anyone with information on this case should contact Gwinnett County Police South Side Precinct at 678442-5050.

10A • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 Marion Almand Marion Arnold “Arnie” Almand, age 92, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2015, with his wife and caregiver by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn “Kitty” Childs Jones Almand; a daughter, Carolann Stabrowski; stepchildren, Carole Jones Francisco, David Jones, Patrick Jones; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Margaret Almand Gaddis and a son, John Salwyn Almand.

He attended Boys High School in Atlanta, graduated from the University of Georgia, served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, and was always proud of his Eagle Scout status. His career included the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, Life Enrichment Services, all in public relations or communications which was his forte. He had a quick wit and a sense of humor to the very end.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 8th from 6PM-8PM at Tom M. Wages Home 120 Scenic Highway in Lawrenceville. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, January 9th at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Snellville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411. .

HOSCHTON

Byron Ammons Byron E. Ammons, age 72, of Hoschton, GA passed away January 2, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville Chapel, 770-979-5010.

Patsy Anderson Patsy Sorrow Anderson died Jan 4th 2015. She is survived by her Husband Fred V. Anderson III, her Daughter Jan Kirkpatrick, Son Julian Phillip Anderson and 3 Grandsons and Brother Jack Sorrow.

Private service for family, no flowers.

LOGANVILLE

Margaret Askew Margaret Ruth Askew, age 85, of Loganville, GA, passed away on, January 5, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville Chapel, 770-466-1544.

DAWSONVILLE

Trina Blackwell Trina Lynn Blackwell, age 56 of Dawsonville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Trina was the # 1 Elvis Presley fan. She was preceded in death her mother, Mary Henderson; father, Jimmy Howard; paternal grandparents, Carl Dean Howard and Zelda Mae Hammond-Howard; maternal grandparents, Julian Mae Dockens and Pete Ganas.

Survivors include her husband, David Blackwell of Dawsonville; children, Kevin and Faith Blackwell of Dacula; Joshua and Dehab Blackwell of Lawrenceville; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and David Holloway, nephew, Sean and Amy Roach and children, Maekenize and Leuie, nephew, Justin and E

Emily Roach and daughter, Chyan all of Lawrenceville; brother and sisterin-law, Keith and Carol Howard, nephew, Brandon and Laura and kids, all of Palm Harbor, FL; grandson, Will Blackwell of Lawrenceville; cousin Pete Ganas of Valdosta; her beloved dogs, Toby, Eddie and Sophie.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 10th at 3:00 pm at Faith Community Church of God, 800 Grayson Parkway, Grayson, GA 30017 with Rev. Steve Mason and Chaplain Scott Uzzal officiating. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family to help with medical and funeral cost.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES She was preceeded in death by her husband Harold (Hal) Boyle, and many of her beloved four legged friends. She is survived by her children, Jeff Boyle of Lawrenceville, Brenda Holder of Lawrenceburg, KY, two grandchildren Nicole Holder (Jeremy Routte), Julianne Boyle, and two great grandchildren Haley and Hannah Chambers who lovingly referred to her as “big ‘en”. She also left behind very special friends, Mr. John Tekley and Jennifer Williams. She was very close to her children and grandchildren, and her presence will be deeply missed by all.

Services were held Sunday, January 4, at Garden Plaza in Lawrenceville.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gwinnett Humane Society or the Anderson County (Kentucky) Humane Society.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com.

BETHLEHEM

Ruth Knight Ruth Ada Knight, age 75, of Bethlehem, passed away January 3, 2015.

DACULA

Felton Franklin Felton Ross Franklin, age 81, of Dacula, GA passed away January 4, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

complications from a bone marrow transplant. Jeff leaves a tremendous void in his family and community. Those desiring may send flowers or make a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 3715 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327. www. lls.org. Online condolences can be made at www.wagesandsons.com

SUGAR HILL

Clarence Hebert BOWMAN

Roba Haney Roba Maddox Haney, age 86, of Bowman, GA passed away on January 2, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, 300 Simonton Rd. SW Lawrenceville, GA 30045. 770-962-3100

Clarence Joseph Hebert, age 70, Sugar Hill, GA, passed away on January 5, 2015. Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA 770-932-1133 www. flaniganfuneralhome.com

LAWRENCEVILLE DECATUR

Daniel Buchanan

Barbara Boyle Barbara Ann Boyle, of Lawrenceville, passed to the other side, early in the morning on New Years Day. She was born September 9, 1935 in Staten Island NY. She attended Rutgers College, graduating as valedictorian of her class. Having last worked at AES before retiring to travel with her husband. Barbara was small of stature, but made up for that in her feistiness. She was always a gracious hostess, enjoying entertaining and sharing with guests her wonderful culinary skills. All that met her always mentioned her ever present smile, and used the word sweet to describe their encounter.

She never forgot a name.

Barbara was a formidable bridge player, her memory so strong that it made her a valuable asset to her partner. She had an impish side, that was full of fun and laughter, and for many years dressed the part as an elf sitting in the window displays of the stores in downtown Franklin NC during the Christmas season . It was always fun to hear a child refer to her as “the elf” when she was seen out of character throughout the year. She had a love of water, at one time being a water ballerina, which she passed on to her son, dedicating her time to taking him to practice and swim meets, allowing him to become a state champion. She was also an avid gardener, having some of the most unique and beautiful gardens at her various homes.

She passed that love on to her daughter Brenda, and throughout the years, encouraged that with cuttings from her favorite plants.

DULUTH

Christopher Carlton Christopher Edward Carlton, age 40, of Duluth, GA passed away January 3, 2015. Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, (770) 4485757.

JEFFERSON

Peggy Chambers Peggy Pruett Chambers, age 75, Jefferson, GA, passed away on January 4, 2015. Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA 770-932-1133 www. flaniganfuneralhome.com

DAYTONA BEACH, FL

Gwen Champion Gwendolyn (Gwen) M. Champion, 90, Daytona Beach, FL went home to the Lord Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.

JOHNS CREEK

David Cook, Jr. David C. Cook, Jr., 89, of Johns Creek, GA died January 4, 2015.

Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

HOSCHTON

Flora Hoysradt Flora Heck Hoysradt, age 92, of Hoschton passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014.

Erik Johnson ATLANTA

Daniel (Dan) Clarke Buchanan, age 75, of Decatur, Ga., died Sunday, January 4, 2015. Bill Head Funeral Home and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. 770-564-2726.

trees and into the forest.

Nancy delighted in her children, grandchildren and all things beautiful.

She was an artist and will be missed. There will be a memorial service held in honor and appreciation of Nancy on Saturday, January 10 at 1PM at Wages & Sons Funeral Home at 1040 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30086 (770-469-9811).

A subsequent graveside service will take place on Monday, January 12 at 1 pm Woodside Cemetery in Clover, SC. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com

Nancy Henderson

Jeffrey Hayes Mr. Jeffrey Grant Hayes, of Atlanta, GA passed away on January 5, 2015.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. and Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa; daughter, Gemma; parents, Patricia and Grant; brother; Mitch and wife Kim; brother, Greg and wife Renita; nephew Drew and nieces Katie and Erin. Jeffrey grew up in the Forest Hills neighborhood in Lawrenceville and graduated from Central Gwinnett High School. He earned his BBA degree from the University of Georgia in 1994 and enjoyed a distinguished tenure as a commercial broker at CRC Insurance Company in Atlanta. During that time period, Jeff and the love of his life, Melissa, started a boot camp in Piedmont Park. This boot camp was the foundation for what later became BTB Crossfit. In 2007 he and Melissa founded BTB Crossfit Gym in Poncey Highlands and subsequently opened a second gym in Buckhead.

He and Meslissa touched hundreds of lives through their gyms and developed many life long friendships.

For those that knew Jeff, nothing else need be said.

He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was an incredible husband, father, son and brother. He fought a courageous battle against lymphoma and c

Nancy Knox Henderson died at her daughter’s home on January 1, 2015 surrounded by many who loved her. She was born January 7, 1931 in Clover, SC and was preceded in death by her parents James Matthew (Mack) Knox & Corrine Beamguard Knox–both of Clover, SC. She is survived by her sister Rose Knox Vedder of Ormond Beach, FL; daughter Maxine Miller (Bill) of Stone Mountain, GA; son Tim Henderson (Diane) of Dacula, GA; granddaughter Joy Miller of Chicago IL; grandsons Patrick Miller of Seattle, WA, Tommy and Tyler Henderson of Dacula, GA; niece Nancy Brown; nephews Johnny, Matthew, David and Richard Vedder.

Nancy graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College in 1953 and spent decades of her career educating 1st grade children at Bethesda Elementary School in Lawrenceville, GA. Late in life, Nancy spent several years living on Bainbridge Island, WA and adoring her friends at the Wyatt House Retirement home there. Nancy loved drawing, gardening, birding, sewing, collecting coins & stamps, all puzzles, playing cards, excursions, travel and adventures. She possessed an ability to see past the t

Erik Paul Johnson, October 21, 1936- December 31, 2014. Erik (Rick) P. Johnson died at Gwinnett Medical Center at the age of 78. Erik was born October 21, 1936 to Eunice and Jess Johnson in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

After graduating in 1958, he served in the Army for three years in intelligence.

He married Sylvia Atkinson in 1963. They moved to Georgia in 1972. He retired from O’Henry, Inc. Rick enjoyed volunteering at the Gwinnett Courthouse in the genealogy department. He is survived by his wife Sylvia of 51 years of marriage. His loving family includes son Paul; daughter-in-law, Chandell; and grandchildren, Haley, Lauren, and Daniel, along with many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Tom Wages Funeral Home in Snellville, GA. Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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County to expand traffic management system

By Kristi Reed

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A traffic management system that includes coverage of most major intersections and corridors within the county will soon undergo another expansion.

On Tuesday, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners awarded two contracts to add 24 traffic signal connections, nearly 11 miles of fiber optic cable and 17 closed circuit cameras to the county’s Automated Transportation Management Systems/ Intelligent Transportation Systems (ATMS/ITS).

A $494,746 contract — awarded to World Fiber Technologies, Inc. — will cover the addition of seven cameras, connections to

nine traffic signals and installation of fiber optic cable along approximately 2.75 miles of Pleasant Hill Road between Buford Highway and the Fulton County line.

Eighty percent of the contract will be funded through the Georgia Department of Transportation and federal funding, the remainder will be funded through the 2009 SPLOST program.

The other contract — awarded to North Cherokee Electrical Contractors — will add fiber optic cable, 10 cameras and connections to 15 traffic signals along roughly 7.7 miles of U.S. 78 between Snellville and Loganville. The $989,332 contract will be funded through the 2009 SPLOST. Gwinnett County currently operates and maintains approximately

200 cameras as part of the ATMS/ITS program.

Gwinnett’s Traffic Control Center (TCC) uses the cameras to monitor traffic conditions and can communicate directly with nearly 500 traffic signals to make real-time adjustments. By the end of the year, the county expects to have 235 cameras in place according to Gwinnett County Traffic Engineering and Planning Division Director Chuck Bailey.

Information from Gwinnett’s traffic management system is made available to the public through the GC Smart Commute website (gcsmartcommute.com) and on TVGwinnett, which live streams video from Gwinnett’s most heavily congestT ed areas on weekdays from Acting Gwinnett County Transportation Director Alan Chapman discusses two projects which will expand the county’s traffic monitoring system. (Staff Photo: Kristi Reed) 6 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

Gas prices fall below $2 at some Gwinnett locations

By Keith Farner

$50 for the first time since April 2009.

At least five gas stations in Lawrenceville on Tumbling oil and gas Monday listed a gallon of prices continue to be seen regular unleaded gas for across Gwinnett and the $1.99 according to gasrest of the country. buddy.com. The average Record-high oil produc- cost of gas in Georgia on tion last year pushed crude Sunday was $2.19. oil and gas prices to their The two crude oil benchlowest level in six years, marks have now lost more and that trend continued on than half of their value Monday morning when the since mid-2014, while oil price for a barrel of U.S. producer group OPEC has crude briefly dipped below decided not to cut output, keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

AAA said.

U.S. gasoline prices were $1.11 more expensive a year ago. At the beginning of 2014, the national average for regular unleaded was $3.32. Prices fluctuated through the summer, before finishing the year on a historic 101 day streak on Sunday, as prices fell a total of $1.13 so far.

“The entire landscape for gas prices has changed in a year,” Mark Jenkins, a spokesman for AAA said

in a press release. “People went from squirming at the thought of potentially paying $4 for gasoline, to wondering how soon is too soon to fill their gas tanks so they can get the lowest possible price at the pump? The answer remains, ‘Tomorrow is the best day to buy gas,’ because prices are getting cheaper every day.”

U.S. oil production is at its highest level in three decades, which has gutted

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SNELLVILLE

ATLANTA

Madison Johnson

Blondine Mosley

Rosalie Newman

Madison Johnson, age 0, of Snellville, GA passed away December 5, 2014. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville Chapel, 770-979-5010.

Blondine Head Mosley, age 89 of Snellville, GA passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. Mrs. Mosley was born to the late James Emmett Head and Bunie Johnson Head.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James E. Head, Jr, Garland Head, Charlie Frank (Bunk) Head; sister, Julia Head Pope; sister in law, Ruby Head, her loving husband of 46 years, John T. Mosley, son, Ronald S. Mosley, and daughter, Wanda Lynn Bennett. Mrs. Mosley is survived by her 3 precious grandsons, John Martin “Marty” Mosley, Michael Stephen Mosley and Jason Travis and wife Elizabeth Bennett; daughter in law, Elisabeth Patino and her husband John; great grandchild; Ximena Mosley and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mosley was a native of Gwinnett County and lived in Snellville, Georgia all of her life. She was the longest attending member for 74 years of First Baptist Church of Snellville. She graduated in 1943 from the Old Rock schoolhouse in Snellville, Ga, and married the next day her loving husband John, while he was on a 3 day leave from the military. They were married 46 years before he passed.

The Funeral Service to Honor the Life of Blondine Head Mosley will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Snellville where she will lie in state from 1:00 PM until the time of service.

Interment will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Tom M. Wages, Snellville Chapel. Condolences may be viewed or sent to www. wagesfuneralhome.com.

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

Rosalie Newman, age 86, of Atlanta died January 3, 2015. Survivors include her daughter, Ilene Shurek, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Mark Belsky, Queens, NY; sister, Deena Berger, Delray Beach, FL; eight grandchildren and their spouses (whom she considered her grandchildren); twenty one great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Newman and son-in-law, Hanan Shurek, of blessed memory. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com.

Memorial donations may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305 or JDRF.org. Funeral services were held January 6, 2015 at 11:30 am at Sinai Chapels, Queens, NY with interment at New Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin, NJ. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 4514999

JEFFERSON

Vicki Jolly

Mrs. Vicki Louise Chapman Jolly, age 70, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 AUBURN

Hulan Langley Hulan Langley, age 65, of Auburn, GA, passed away January 5, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411 www. wagesfuneralhome.com .

SNELLVILLE

Cecil McCulley Cecil Eugene McCulley, age 71, of Snellville, GA, passed away January 1, 2015. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770979-3200. www.wagesfuneralhome.com

ALPHARETTA

Sandi Morris Sandi Lacy Morris, age 38 of Alpharetta, died January 5, 2015.

Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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Richard Allen Stoner Richard Allen Stoner, 86, of Grayson, GA passed away on Jan. 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharona.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue; his son, Gary Stoner of Boca Raton, FL; daughters, Krista Giblin (Charles) of Suwanee, GA and Nancy Carnahan (Robert Kelly) of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Staci Hubbard, Ashley Harrison, Richard Giblin, Shannon Hahn, Sean Carnahan, Kyle Carnahan, Zachary Stoner, and 7 great grandchildren. Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired from IBM after 36 years of service. He was an amazing husband and father who loved his entire family dearly. He has gone to be with the Lord but will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Wages & Sons Gwinnett h l h f il ill r

crude oil and gasoline prices, AAA reported. West Texas Intermediate (the U.S. benchmark) began 2014 at $95.44 a barrel on the NYMEX. WTI peaked at $107.26 on June 20, before falling to $53.27 on Dec. 31, the lowest price since May 2009.

“This year promises to provide much bigger savings to consumers as long as crude oil remains relatively cheap,” Jenkins said.

The average motorist currently saves nearly $22 for a 15-gallon tank of gasoline, compared to what they paid when prices were at their peak in April.

Gasoline prices are forecast to remain much lower this year. The Energy Information Administration forecasts the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded to be $2.60 — 74 cents below last year’s average.

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Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00-6:00 pm at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com

BUFORD

Bess Tate Bess M. Tate, age 83, of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. She is survived by her children, Cathy and Wayne Petty, Buford, GA, Barbara and Alan Miller, Buford, GA, and Betty and Marvin Garner, Lilburn, GA; grandchildren, Tammy and Homer Bush, Tanya and Vidal Gonzalez, Zachary Miller, and Tal Garner; and six great grandchildren. Ms. Tate was born May 6, 1931 in Hampton, VA. She was a homemaker and member of Lakeland Baptist Church, Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Rhodes officiating.

Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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

CHAMBLEE

Willie Thompson Willie C. Thompson age 94 of Winder formerly of Chamblee passed away Monday, January 5, 2015.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrencevill i h i

ille with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment to follow at Shadowlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson was valedictorian of her class at Suwanee High School and worked for American Cyanamid Company for 24 years as a Customer Service Representative. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Joe Thompson & Son: Charles Thompson. She is survived by her Daughters & Son-in-law: Jackie & Don Pitts of Tallahassee, Florida, Peggy Thompson of Winder, Georgia; Grandchildren: Sherry & David Sealy, Robert Pitts; Great Grandchildren: Ariel Coatney, Sheridan Sealy, Kirestin Sealy, & Chance Pitts. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM ? 2: 00 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045.

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LAWRENCEVILLE

Shirley F. Townley It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley F. (Bramblett) Townley announces the death of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend on December 26th, 2014 at the age of 80.

Shirley was a native of Lawrenceville, GA. She created a warm and supportive home (in Atlanta (GA), Kansas City (MO), St. Louis (MO), Mt. Kisco (NY), Northridge (CA), Arlington (TX) and Ormond Beach (FL) since 1987) for her family where she and her husband, Paul, raised three loving sons.

Shirley treasured her family and friends (all across the country) and enjoyed a very active life; playing basketball in high school, supporting every a

activity of her family, bowling, cooking, playing the piano, attending performances of Broadway shows, the symphony and operas, watching her Atlanta Braves baseball and Embry Riddle Eagles basketball, along with enjoying the beauty of the beach and ocean outside her back door…but the sound she loved most was hearing children playing.

She was a “Diamond Life Master” at Duplicate Bridge and a great partner and mentor to all her loving friends.

She was the epitome of a southern lady, gracious, giving, and loving to all and will be missed by all who knew her.

Shirley is lovingly remembered by her three sons and their spouses, Chris and Sandi, Matt and Joan, Russ and Monica; her grandchildren, Heather, Shaun and Erin, Josh, Anna, Nicole and Kelli; her great-grandsons Matthew and Joseph; her sister in-law Reba Britt; her brother in-law Dan Collins; her sister in-law Jeanette Bramblett and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 62 years and best friend Paul, her parents, Garvin and Thelma Bramblett; her brother Larry Bramblett and sisters Elizabeth Bramblett and Sybil Collins, her brother in-laws and their spouses, Jack and Freda Townley, Bobby and Betty Townley; her sister in-law and her spouse Lola Mae and Leonard Culbreth; and her brother in-law Harry “Butch” Britt.

A private service in memory of Shirley will be held in Lawrenceville, Ga. at a later date. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to any Children’s Charity of choice, The Metropolitan Bridge Club of Daytona Beach, or Hospice Care at Vitas (www. vitas.com), 2381 Mason Ave, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

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Loganville couple killed in Barrow County wreck

By Joshua Sharpe

driving slightly off the rainy A Loganville couple, road. The who had two children, car spun died early Saturday mornclocking in a wreck on Ga. wise as it Angela Carol Highway 11. moved off Cline Raymond Brian Fenithe highmore, 34, and Angela Carway, into a ol Cline, 33, were found tree. ejected from their Toyota FeniSequoia on opposite sides more was of the rural stretch of road thrown to in unincorporated Barrow the east County, according to a side of the Raymond report from the Georgia road, and Fenimore State Patrol. There were Cline to Brian no other passengers. the right, The crash is believed the report said. The empty to have happened at 4:12 car went 58 feet before it a.m. near mile marker 1, stopped. when Fenimore reportThe posted speed edly over-corrected after limit on the road is 55 joshua.sharpe @gwinnettdailypost.com

mph. The report lists no estimated speed for the Sequoia at the time of the wreck. According to the report, there were no witnesses.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the case, while efforts from supporters are underway to help the children left behind. A fundraising site (www.gofundme.com/ fenimoreclinekids) had collected $850 for the children, a young girl and boy, by early Monday night.

A joint funeral for the couple is planned for 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday at Phoenix Funeral Services, located at 1424 Veterans Drive southwest in Conyers.

DeKalb high school girl charged in fatal Auburn home invasion

By Joshua Sharpe

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A DeKalb County high school girl is among the suspects of an Auburn man’s December death during a home invasion, Gwinnett police announced Monday.

Marckell Honeycutt, a 16-year-old who reportedly attends Clarkston High School, is charged with felony murder and armed robbery in the death of Brian Whitfield, a 44-year-old father of three and a grandfather.

The teen counts as the third suspect police have charged in the case, along with Kathryn Amelia Voight, 27, of Atlanta, and Marquavis Benton, 26, of Griffin.

Authorities have remained mum on the details of exactly what is believed to have played out at Whitfield’s home early on the morning of Dec. 6.

Cpl. Jake Smith, spokesman for the Gwinnett Police Department reaffirmed that position Monday afternoon, saying that “information on the exact roles” of the suspects “will not be released at this time.”

Honeycutt was charged as an adult due to the nature of the crimes, Smith said. She remained in a regional youth detention center Monday.

Whitfield, who would’ve been 45 on Christmas, was reportedly shot multiple times outside his home during the

home invasion on Flowery Branch Road.

Warrants accuse that guns, a television and the victim’s vehicle were stolen from his house during the robbery after 1 a.m.

Police have said a 2005 Dodge Ram “Rumblebee” edition was stolen and found partially stripped several days later in western Atlanta.

Whitfield’s family remains mournful a month later, but they are thankful for the work of Gwinnett detectives, said Whitfield’s sister, Tonya Milton.

Asked Saturday, Milton told the Daily Post she had no idea who Voight was or if she knew Whitfield.

Milton couldn’t be reached for comment immediately after police announced the teen’s arrest Monday.

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Jamison scores 33 as GAC Parkview girls hold off Archer rally to claw out win boys roll

By Guy Curtright

By David Friedlander

Staff Correspondent

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PEACHTREE CORNERS — Eric Jamison averaged less than six points per game last season as a part-time regular on a Greater Atlanta Christian boys team that went unbeaten while winning its second straight Class AA state championship.

Isaiah Wilkins and several other key players are gone now, though, and the 6-foot-4 senior has stepped up in a much expanded role.

Jamison scored a careerhigh 33 points and the visiting Spartans improved to 8-5 overall and 3-1 in Region 6-AA with a 74-57 victory over Wesleyan on Tuesday night.

“We’ve had a lot of players have to step up and do things they’re not used to doing,” GAC coach Eddie Martin said. “It takes a while to get comfortable in

LILBURN — Sometimes, it’s not how you start, but how you finish that matters.

That wasn’t necessarily the case for Parkview during its Region 8-AAAAAA girls basketball showdown with Archer, but the host Panthers started strong, and had just enough of a strong finish after letting a double-digit lead slip away.

Vicki Harris’ jumper with 58 seconds remaining put the Panthers ahead for good, while Bernice McGriff’s steal and two free throws with 2.8 seconds left sealed a 52-48 win Tuesday night at Parkview.

The final two plays punctuated a frenetic fourth quarter that saw the visiting Tigers (11-3, 5-1) rally from 10 points down early in the final frame to take a lead with 1:15 left, only to see the Panthers (93, 5-0) recover to grab sole possession of first place in the region.

“It’s great for us,” Parkview coach Kirk Call said. “It’s the reason we challenged ourselves with (a tough non-region schedule). We have to learn how to put these games away.”

Parkview couldn’t have asked for a better start, while Archer couldn’t have had a worse one.

The Panthers scored the first six points of the game and forced the visiting Tigers into five first-quarter turnovers.

And a 12-2 run over the final 1:56 of the opening frame, led by six points from Raven Johnson, allowed Parkview to open up a 20-8 advantage.

The lead twice ballooned to as much as 15 points in the second quarter, the second time at 28-13 on Harris’

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Wolves cruise by rival McDonald, Wesleyan beat GAC 61-26

By Guy Curtright Staff Correspondent

a short spurt in the third quarter he had an offnight. Compounding the problem for Duluth was that guard Anthony Showell also struggled from the floor. Showell finished with just four points, and missed several point-blank chances inside.

“In the second half, when you fight back like

PEACHTREE CORNERS — The Wesleyan and Greater Atlanta Christian girls have had plenty of memorable battles in their long rivalry.

Tuesday night’s game wasn’t one of them.

Senior forward Nikki McDonald scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as host Wesleyan rolled to a 61-26 victory over rebuilding GAC to take a 23-13 lead in the series.

The Wolves, who improved to 4-0 in Region 6-AA and 11-4 overall, scored the first eight points of the second quarter to go up 25-4 en route to dropping the Spartans to 2-2 in the region and 5-8 overall.

McDonald had 19 points and nine rebounds by halftime as Wesleyan led

See EAGLES, Page 4B

See WESLEYAN, Page 4B

Parkview’s Raven Johnson (13) lays in the ball during Tuesday’s high school girls basketball game against the

See PARKVIEW, Page 4B Archer Tigers at Parkview High School in Lilburn. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

Collins Hill boys jump into first-place tie

By Paul Thomas

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SUWANEE — Despite a valiant comeback effort from Duluth, the Collins Hill boys moved into a tie for first place in Region 7-AAAAAA with 50-43 win at home on Tuesday night.

The Eagles (13-2, 4-1 region) led by as many as

13 points in the second half, but the Wildcats chipped away and cut the lead all the way down to three in the final three minutes of the game.

Leading scorer Devin Watson finished with 16 points for Collins Hill.

The Eagles scored their final 10 points from the free-throw line, including seven straight by Watson in the waining moments to

seal the victory.

“I thought Devin showed some mental toughness, because he had a poor shooting night,” Collins Hill head coach Ty Baumgardner said. “That plays with your confidence and that’s all mental, and even when he went to the line for the first of those (eight) he shot in a row there, he missed. For him to then get right back

up there and step up and make them and hit seven in a row that was big.”

Watson did miss his first free throw attempt in the fourth quarter, and Duluth (13-3, 4-1) had a chance to make it a one-point lead, but Joe Gordon couldn’t finish at the rim and the Eagles were able to pull away.

Gordon finished with 15 points, but excluding

Moore earns USA Central expects things to heat up Basketball honor PREP FOOTBALL RECRUITING NOTES

By Paul Thomas

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After reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2006 this year, Central Gwinnett is hoping that interest from college coaches heats up the next few weeks when the NCAA’s Dead Period (college coaches may not have face-toface contact with college-bound student-athletes or their parents) ends on Jan. 14 and coaches can make visits to high schools again.

Right now the only Black Knights committed to play in college are five-star linebacker and Under Armour All-American Adonis Thomas, who is an Alabama verbal commitment, and

cornerback Michael Witherspoon, who committed to Georgia Military College over the weekend.

Head coach Todd Wofford said he thinks the next player to be able to commit MORE is wide receiver INSIDE Chris Shelling.

A list of the The 5-footcounty’s college 8, 165-pound commitments for football, 5B speedster caught 54 passes for 731 yards and four touchdowns during his senior season. Army is the lead contender for Shelling, but Elon has expressed interest as well.

“Chris is an electric slot-type player,” Wofford said. “He’s great with the ball in his hands out in space. That’s one of the

things these days that a lot of colleges are looking for. He has good speed, really good quickness. He’s also a really good student, having a 3.0 GPA.” Wofford is heavily involved in each of his players’ recruitment.

“I take this as serious as Friday nights to tell you the truth,” Wofford said. “Because I feel like as important as wins and losses, it’s about trying to get these kids to college. They will forget a Friday night in the next five years, but that college degree is something that takes them to manhood and fatherhood and everything else.

So I feel like it’s very important to

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From Staff Reports Collins Hill grad Maya Moore picked up another major honor for the first time on Tuesday.

The Minnesota Lynx star was named the USA Basketball FeMaya Moore male Athlete of the Year, a reward for leading the Americans to the 2014 FIBA World Championship gold medal with her MVP performance.

“I’m so fortunate to be around the best in the world through USA Basketball,” Moore said in a USA Basketball release. “It was a true privilege to contribute to an awesome team again this year at the World Championship.

I’m honored to have the opportunity to be named USA Basketball’s Female Athlete of the Year.”

Moore started in all six World Championship games and averaged a team-high 15.3 points along with 6

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IN BRIEF

South’s Malloy MVP of All-American game South Gwinnett running back Christian Malloy didn’t get a lot of touches in the Adidas Freshman All-American Bowl this past Saturday, but he made the most of them.

Malloy earned offensive MVP honors, leading a strong Gwinnett football contingent in the showcase powered by Football University that features the nation’s top freshmen. The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder had seven rushes for 113 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown run, and also caught two passes for 25 yards. He rushed for 414 yards and 72 carries last season as a South freshman.

South also had two other freshmen in the prestigious bowl, linemen Robert Cooper (injured during practice and missed the game) and defensive end Justin Mascoll. Brookwood offensive lineman Casey Holman and Norcross kicker Jake Camarda also were freshman All-American Bowl participants.

North’s Hyatt named CBS MaxPreps All-American North Gwinnett standout Mitch Hyatt has been named as a first-teamer on the CBS MaxPreps AllAmerican Football Team.

Hyatt, an offensive tackle, also played some defense this season for North’s Region 7-AAAAAA championship and state playoff team. The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder, who will play college football for Clemson, was one of three Georgians on the first team, joining McEachern offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (USC) and Westover defensive lineman Trenton Thompson (Georgia).

Two Gwinnett grads accept Senior Bowl invites Norcross grad Max Garcia and North Gwinnett grad Austin Shepherd have both accepted invites to play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 24 in Mobile, Ala. Garcia is a fifth-year senior who just finished up his collegiate career at the University of Florida. He played for Maryland his freshman and sophmore seasons.

He started 24 straight games for the Gators the last two seasons, lining up at guard, tackle and center this season, were he was named second team All-SEC. Shepherd, also a fifth-year senior, was a two-year starter at right tackle for Alabama. The 6-foot-5, 320-pounder will line up at guard in Mobile.

Georgia State adds home-andhome with Memphis in 2017-18 The Georgia State football program has scheduled a home-and-home series with Memphis for 2017 and 2018.

The series begins in Atlanta with Georgia State hosting the Tigers on Nov. 18, 2017. The following year on Sept. 15, the Panthers will travel to Memphis, which plays its home games at the Liberty Bowl.

— From staff reports

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Smoltz in clean class (we think) The good news for Atlanta Braves fans is that John Smoltz was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, just like former mound mates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine were last year.

For the good of the game, though, the real positive is that Smoltz will be joined by three other players on July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y., and that there are no performance enhancing drug suspicions about any of the four.

Fellow pitching standouts Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez, as well as versatile 3,000-hit member Craig Biggio, seemingly stayed clean in the steroid era, which makes them even more worthy of the Hall of Fame.

So many fell victim to the PED lure and it is hard to really know which players did and didn’t use.

That is why voting for the Hall of Fame isn’t the joy it should be.

The voting is done by longtime members of the Baseball Writers’ Asso-

HOF BALLOT

Guy Curtright ciation of America and the task has become a very difficult one.

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are two of the sport’s greats, but neither was included on my ballot.

That was the case with about two-thirds of the other voters.

Will Bonds and Clemens ever be voted in by the writers? Probably not. Are they being made scapegoats for the tainted era?

Maybe.

I voted for both Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell and I have suspicions about both. There are no hard facts on either, though, which makes it easier to support them.

In the remaining seven

Staff correspondent Guy Curtright, secretary-treasurer of the Atlanta Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, voted for the maximum 10 players on his 2015 ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. *Randy Johnson, LHP *Pedro Martinez, RHP *John Smoltz, RHP Craig Biggio, 2B/OF Mike Piazza, C Jeff Bagwell, 1B Curt Schilling, RHP Mike Mussina, RHP Tim Raines, OF Lee Smith, RHP *First year on ballot

years Bonds and Clemens have on the ballot, maybe my view on how to reconcile the steroid era will change.

The vote wouldn’t come with any joy, though.

At least it was good to get four worthy players in this year after three in 2014. It was the first time since the 1950s that four

were voted in and the first time ever under the present voting system.

Next year Ken Griffey Jr. and saves record-holder Trevor Hoffman come on the ballot, while Piazza will be the leader among returning vote getters.

That could be mean another significant class, but not up to this year’s or last’s.

The emphasis should be on the inductees, not who didn’t make it. That still remains where the attention is, though.

I covered Randy Johnson’s perfect game and Martinez in the 2004 World Series. They will go down as two of the most dominant pitchers in recent times.

Smoltz wasn’t quite at that level, but his success as a starter and reliever make him a worthy firstballot inductee. No Braves fan, or Atlanta writer, can ever forget his postseason work.

The 2015 Hall of Fame class is one to celebrate.

At least a conflicted voter can take joy in that.

Four chosen for 2015 Hall of Fame 69.9 percent of the ballots but was 28 votes shy.

For the first time in 60 Johnson, Martinez and years, four players were Smoltz were on the ballot elected to the Baseball Hall for the first time, making of Fame. it the second year in a row Pitchers Randy Johnson, that three first-time candiPedro Martinez and John dates made it in their initial Smoltz were selected by year of eligibility. Last the Baseball Writers Asyear, Greg Maddux, Tom sociation of America. They Glavine and Frank Thomas were joined by former were first-ballot inductees.

Houston Astros infielder Biggio, the first Houston Craig Biggio, a member of Astros player to join the the 3,000-hit club.

Hall of Fame, was chosen The results of the voting after missing last year by were announced Tuesday. two votes. He collected Falling just short of 3,060 career hits, all with the 75 percent threshold the Astros. for election was longtime Smoltz, the 1996 Namajor league catcher Mike tional League Cy Young Piazza, who was named on Award winner with the The Sports Xchange

Atlanta Braves, received 82.9 percent and Biggio 82.7 percent.

“I’m honored, I’m humbled, and when the phone call came I was, for the first time ever, speechless,” Smoltz said.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y. “I haven’t been this excited or antsy or nervous in any baseball game I’ve ever played,” Biggio said.

“I was real anxious and very grateful and humble to be able to be elected into the Hall of Fame.

“I was so excited, I was crying, I ain’t going to lie.

I’m 49 years old — I was

an emotional mess when it happened. Then I asked them if it was a prank phone call.”

Johnson won five Cy Young awards during his career — one with the Seattle Mariners and four with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was the top votegetter this year, appearing on 534 of a possible 547 ballots.

The only players with a higher percentage of votes in history are Tom Seaver (98.94), Nolan Ryan (98.7), Cal Ripken Jr. (98.5), Ty Cobb (98.2), George Brett (98.2), Hank Aaron (97.8) and Tony Gwynn (97.6).

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Rams, Generals ‘D’ leads Arkansas past Georgia top Tipoff honors The Sports Xchange

From Staff Reports The Grayson girls and Shiloh boys basketball programs took the top Gwinnett Tipoff Club honors for November and December, announced Tuesday by the county’s high school coaches.

Those two programs were named teams of the month, while their coaches Tony Watkins (Grayson) and Kim Rivers (Shiloh) were coaches of the month.

Each Gwinnett girls and boys team also had players of the month recognized by the organization. Those award-winners are: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER GIRLS PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Archer: Autumn Newby, Tatiana Wayne Berkmar: Jirah Simpkins, Clara Lawton Brookwood: N’dea Jones, Caitlin Cushenberry Buford: Camille Anderson, Zikaya Wright Central Gwinnett: Alex Frazier, Brianna McGee Collins Hill: Jaelin White, Victoria Oglesby Dacula: Jonnae Johnson, Faustine Aifuwa Duluth: Endia Banks, Lea Petit GAC: Carla Reynolds, Lexi Mann Grayson: Shakara Burton, Jessica Ewing Hebron: Hannah Lentz, Jozie Lewis Lanier: Trezha Berryman, TaylorRose Gibson-Green Meadowcreek: Kourtni Hill, Destinee Henry Mill Creek: Meredith Schulte, Tatum

Ragsdale Mountain View: Iceis Walker, D’Andra Pringle Norcross: Allison Johnson, Taylor Mason North Gwinnett: Jessica Belcher, Emily Toomer Parkview: Raven Johnson, Vicki Harris Peachtree Ridge: Marisa Bowman, Blake Davis Providence: Laura Per-Lee, Alison Brooks Shiloh: Kierra Ward, Emani Bell South Gwinnett: Asheika Alexander, Taylor Harris Wesleyan: Nikki McDonald, Cairo Booker BOYS PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Archer: Darrion Taylor, Kwei Lartey Berkmar: Josh Culver, Leroy Jones Brookwood: Micah Kinsey, Trae Higginbotham Buford: Tre Hansbrough, Taylor Mills Central Gwinnett: Jeremiah Buford, Kameron Jimenez-Fox Collins Hill: Devin Watson, Kai Lambert Dacula: Keshawn Gibbs, Kevon Tucker Duluth: Anthony Showell, Joe Gordon GAC: Eric Jamison, Cam Boyd Grayson: Desmond Davis, Alphonso Willis Hebron: Cory Johnson, Jackson Welch Lanier: Adrian Martin, Derrick Brown Meadowcreek: Shadiah Toppin, Adrian Hicks Mill Creek: Davion Clark, Scotty Chadwick Mountain View: Paul James, Spencer Rodgers Norcross: Ricky Madison, Tim Cameron North Gwinnett: Jack Stucke, Kam Calhoun Parkview: Malik Abraham, Garrett Smith Peachtree Ridge: Aaron Augustin, Jay Estime Providence: Steven Kleinschmidt, Nicholas Allen Shiloh: Kareem Brewton, Josh Okogie South Gwinnett: Roberto Gallinat, Josh McKeever Wesleyan: Jaylen Clarke, Jason Morrison

Archer wins own Takedown Invite From Staff Reports Archer’s wrestling team came out on top of its own tournament, the prestigious Takedown Sportswear Invitational, last Friday.

The Tigers scored 317.5 points for a convincing victory over runner-up Thompson (Ala.), which had 182.5 points. Baylor (Tenn.) was third with 181.5, Collins Hill was 10th (94) and Parkview was 14th (75.5).

The event featured 39 teams from four states, including six teams that won state championships last season.

Archer led the way with six weight-class champions — Vinny Artigues (120 pounds), Chris Diaz (132), Thomas Bullard (160), Daniel Bullard (170), Quinn Miller (220) and Elliott Lee (285).

Logan Smith (113) and Alex Standridge (126) had runner-up finishes, while Sam Bullard (152) and Gavin Smith (106) each finished third.

Collins Hill’s Codi Russell (126) and Andrew Webb (145) also won championships, and Col-

lins Hill’s Griffin Riley (145) was runner-up.

GAC defeats Hillgrove Greater Atlanta Christian received pins from five different wrestlers as the Spartans rolled to a 54-12 win over Hillgrove on Tuesday night.

Scoring pins for GAC (17-3) were Justin van Leeuwen (120), Wyatt Vaughn (132), Hunter McKernan (170), Aiden Jarrett (195) and Rory Alston (220).

Jarrett recorded his pin in nine seconds, while Thomas Lord added a win by technical fall.

GAC was coming off a sixth-place finish at the Prep Slam hosted by Holy Innocents’ last Saturday.

The Spartans, who finished best among Georgia programs in the 36-team event, had 126.5 points.

Wyoming Seminary (Pa.), ranked first nationally, won with 331.5 points.

GAC had four placers, led by runner-up showings from D.J. Coker (285) and Kyle Politz (145). Jarrett (third at 195) and van Leeuwen (113) also placed for the Spartans.

ATHENS — The message Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson gave his Razorbacks at halftime of Tuesday night’s SEC opener at Georgia was a simple one — get back to what they do best.

It was a point well taken.

After scuffling the first half, 23rd-ranked Arkansas picked up its defensive intensity in the second to ease past the Bulldogs 79-75 before a Stegeman Coliseum crowd of 7,937.

“Our defensive intensity is what improved in the second half,” Razorback sophomore Bobby Portis explained. “Coach told us to press more and start

causing havoc and put pressure on top and it helped.”

There’s no question about that.

After watching the Bulldogs shoot 57.7 percent in the first 20 minutes, Arkansas held Georgia to just 34.5 percent in the second, holding on to the four-point win.

“The key like this is you want to be in the ball game (at halftime,” Anderson said. “There’s a lot of emotion coming into this game and they played with a lot of energy and made a lot of shots. In the second half, they didn’t make as many shots.”

Arkansas (12-2, 1-0) got its first road win in three attempts away from Bud Walton Arena, while the

Bulldogs (9-4, 0-1) had their six-game winning streak snapped and lost for the first time at home after winning their first nine on their home court.

“You’ve got to be able to saddle up and do it for 40 minutes, not just 20,” Bulldog senior Marcus Thornton said. “We did pretty decent in the first half and in the second we had a couple of spurts, but it wasn’t enough.”

After leading by as many as 13 points, Georgia went cold midway through the second half, allowing Arkansas to jump in front 70-64 on a 3-pointer by forward Alandise Harris, followed by a jumper by guard Michael Qualls with just over

four minutes to play.

The Bulldogs cut the lead back to two, but would get no closer after Portis hit a shot in the lane to push the margin back to six.

Georgia had a chance with 51 seconds left to get the game within one possession but a 3-point shot by guard Kenny Gaines missed its mark, forcing the Bulldogs to foul. The Razorbacks hit their free throws, including two by Qualls with four seconds left to push the lead back to four.

Portis finished with 21 points to lead the Razorbacks, followed by Qualls with 17 and Harris with 15. Forward Nemi Djurisic topped Georgia with 16 points.

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Grayson girls get past Dacula 43-42 From Staff Reports LOGANVILLE — Grayson’s Shakara Burton converted a 3-point play with 10 seconds left Tuesday night as the Rams nipped Dacula 43-42 in Region 8-AAAAAA action.

Burton finished with 15 points and eight rebounds for Grayson (11-3. 3-2), while Jessica Ewing led the defense with 10 rebounds and five blocks.

Dacula (9-5, 3-2) was led by a game-high 20 points from Jonnae Johnson.

GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS HOOPS Shiloh 54, Brookwood 45 SNELLVILLE — Shiloh posted its sixth straight win by beating Brookwood 54-45 on Tuesday night in Region 8-AAAAAA action.

Three Generals (9-6, 2-3) scored in double figures — Davida White (19), Emani Bell (15) and Kierra Ward (13).

Central 49, South 45 SNELLVILLE — Alex Frazier of Central Gwinnett finished with 34 points, seven rebounds and six steals on Tuesday night in helping the Black Knights hold off South Gwinnett 49-45.

Other contributors for Central (8-5, 3-2) were Ericka Perez with six points, and Maima Sonii with two points, two rebounds, one steal and one block.

Norcross 50, Mill Creek 42 HOSCHTON — Ty Gillespie of Norcross scored 17 points Tuesday night in leading the Blue Devils 50-42 over Mill Creek in a Region 7-AAAAAA game.

Vashnie Perry followed with 13 points as Norcross improved to 13-2 overall and 4-0 in the region.

Mill Creek (11-5, 4-1) was led

by 11 points and nine rebounds from Meredith Schulte, and 11 points and seven boards from Madison Phillips.

Mountain View 48, Peachtree Ridge 18 LAWRENCEVILLE — Mountain View stayed unbeaten in Region 7-AAAAAA at 5-0 with a 48-18 win at home over Peachtree Ridge on Tuesday night.

D’Andra Pringle scored 11 to lead the Bears (11-3 overall) with Jordan Stallworth chipping in nine points.

Duluth 38, Collins Hill 24 SUWANEE — Duluth topped Collins Hill on the road 38-24 on Tuesday night for a Region 7-AAAAAA win.

Lea Petit scored 13 to lead Duluth (11-5, 3-2), while Endia Banks helped with 10 points.

Gainesville 31, Lanier 28 SUGAR HILL — Gainesville scored in the final three seconds to nip Lanier 31-28 in a Region 8-AAAAAA game on Tuesday night.

Bailey Bassette led Lanier (4-11, 1-5) with 14 points, while Taylor-Rose GibsonGreen logged 10 points and 10 rebounds.

George Walton 38, Providence 32 LILBURN — Despite a solid night from Laura Per-Lee with 15 points, Providence fell at home 38-32 to George Walton Academy on Tuesday night in Region 8-A play.

Megan Parker also had eight points for Providence (2-11).

BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS HOOPS Shiloh 58, Brookwood 46 SNELLVILLE — Shiloh stayed unbeaten at 12-0 overall and 6-0 in Region 8-AAAAAA with a 58-46 win over Brookwood on Tuesday night.

Three Generals scored in double digits — Josh Okogie with 17, Dejon Waters with 13 and Jordan Thomas with 12.

Brookwood (4-12, 1-6) was led by 25 points and eight rebounds from Sean Agnant.

Dacula 77, Grayson 59 LOGANVILLE — Dacula had four players score in double figures as the Falcons flew past Grayson 77-59 for a Region 8-AAAAAA win on Tuesday night.

The top scorer for Dacula (10-4, 4-1) was Kevon Tucker with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Other contributors were Keshawn Gibbs with 16 points and four assists, Demari Edwards with 12 points and six boards, and Derek St. Hilaire with 14 points and four rebounds.

Grayson (10-5, 3-2) was led by 20 points from Alphonso Willis.

South 55, Central 39 SNELLVILLE — South Gwinnett put together a balanced attack on offense on Tuesday night to topple Central Gwinnett 55-39 in Region 8-AAAAAA. Roberto Gallinat led South (9-4, 3-2) with 15 points, while Aaron Udell, Josh McKeever and Dallas Jackson each scored 10.

Central fell to 6-8 overall and 2-4 in the region.

Norcross 87, Mill Creek 84 HOSCHTON — Norcross held on for an 87-84 win at Mill Creek in a Region 7-AAAAAA game Tuesday night.

Mill Creek hit 10 3-pointers on the night and had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but its bid for trey number 11 missed.

Ricky Madison of Norcross (12-3, 4-1) led all players with 26 points. Rayshaun Hammonds followed with 20 points, while Zach Cooks scored 11.

Mill Creek (11-5, 3-2) was led by 25 points from Davion Clark and 23 points from Sha Powell.

Charles Botchway added 11 points with Miley Riley and Evan Richardson each scoring seven.

Meadowcreek 63, North 53 NORCROSS — Meadowcreek notched its first win in Region 7-AAAAAA with a 63-53 triumph at home over North Gwinnett on Tuesday night.

A.J. Hicks led the Mustangs (5-10, 1-4) with 26 points, 10

rebounds, seven steals, four assists and three blocks, while Shadiah Toppin added 16 points and nine boards.

Jaye Stackhouse led North (59, 1-5) with 13 points.

Peachtree Ridge 71, Mountain View 47 LAWRENCEVILLE — Peachtree Ridge improved to 9-6 overall and 2-3 in Region 7-AAAAAA with a 71-47 win at Mountain View on Tuesday night.

Aaron Augustin led the Lions with 19 points, five steals and three assists, while Milz Tatum added 14 points and four rebounds. Jeremiah Starks and Jay Estime each helped with eight points.

Mountain View (5-9, 1-4) was led by 22 points from Will Harter and 11 points from Spencer Rodgers.

Gainesville 65, Lanier 61 SUGAR HILL — Lanier gave Gainesville all it could handle on Tuesday night, but in the end, the No. 2 Red Elephants held on for a 65-61 win in Region 8-AAAAA action.

Adrian Martin led Lanier (6-8, 1-5) with 16 points, while Derrick Brown and Chris Parks each scored 14.

Apalachee 67, Flowery Branch 54 FLOWERY BRANCH — Apalachee opened its North subregion schedule of Region 8-AAAAA on Tuesday night with a 67-54 win at Flowery Branch.

Kamar Baldwin led the Wildcats (10-4, 1-0) with 31 points and nine rebounds with Kent Knowles adding 11 points, five assists and three steals.

Providence 52, George Walton 46 LILBURN — Steven Kleinschmidt of Providence logged a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds as the Storm knocked off George Walton Academy 52-46 Tuesday night.

Nicholas Allen led the Storm (10-4) with 18 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks, while Bobby Rodger chipped in with 11 points.

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

W L Pct GB Toronto...............24..10.....706...... — Brooklyn............. 16..18.....471........8 Boston............... 11..21.....344......12 Philadelphia.........5..28.... .152...18.5 New York..............5..32.... .135...20.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta...............26....8.... .765...... — Washington........23.. 11.... .676........3 Miami................. 15..20.....429....11.5 Orlando.............. 13..24.....351...14.5 Charlotte............ 12..24.....333......15 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago.............25..10.... .714...... — Cleveland........... 19..16.....543........6 Milwaukee.......... 18..17.... .514........7 Indiana............... 14..22.....389....11.5 Detroit................ 10..23.....303......14 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB Memphis............25....9.....735...... — Dallas.................26..10.....722...... — Houston.............23.. 11.... .676........2 San Antonio.......21..14.....600.....4.5 New Orleans...... 17..17.....500........8 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Portland.............27....8.....771...... — Oklahoma City... 17..18.....486......10 Denver............... 15..20.....429......12 Utah................... 12..23.....343......15 Minnesota............5..28.... .152......21 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State......27....5.....844...... — L.A. Clippers......23..12.....657.....5.5 Phoenix..............20..16.....556........9 Sacramento....... 14..20.... .412......14 L.A. Lakers......... 11..24.... .314... 17.5 Monday’s Games

Philadelphia 95, Cleveland 92 Charlotte 104, Boston 95 Dallas 96, Brooklyn 88, OT Chicago 114, Houston 105 Memphis 105, New York 83 Denver 110, Minnesota 101 Washington 92, New Orleans 85 Indiana 105, Utah 101 Portland 98, L.A. Lakers 94 Golden State 117, Oklahoma City 91 Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 98 Tuesday’s Games Phoenix at Milwaukee, late Detroit at San Antonio, late Today’s Games New Orleans at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Houston at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

New York at Washington, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Utah at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Orlando at Denver, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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

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

College Basketball Schedule Today’s Games EAST Maryland - E. Shore (8-8) at New Jersey Tech (7-9), 7 p.m.

N.C. State (11-4) at Virginia (13-0), 7 p.m.

Massachusetts Lowell (7-7) at MD Baltimore Cty (2-11), 7 p.m.

Holy Cross (5-7) at Colgate (5-10), 7 p.m.

Fordham (5-7) at Rhode Island (9-3), 7 p.m.

Binghamton (1-15) at Hartford (7-7), 7 p.m.

Davidson (10-2) at VCU (11-3), 7 p.m.

St. Peter’s (8-7) at Manhattan (5-8), 7 p.m.

Lehigh (6-7) at Army (10-3), 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s (6-6) at Duquesne (5-7),

7 p.m.

Vermont (5-8) at Maine (1-12), 7 p.m.

Lafayette (9-4) at Bucknell (6-9), 7 p.m.

American U. (8-6) at Loyola-Maryland (4-9), 7:30 p.m.

Boston U (6-7) at Navy (6-8), 8 p.m.

Maryland (14-1) at Illinois (10-5), 9 p.m.

SOUTH Florida (7-6) at South Carolina (9-3), 7 p.m.

Temple (11-4) at Tulane (11-3), 7 p.m.

Syracuse (10-4) at Georgia Tech (9-4), 7 p.m.

Our Lady of the Lake (0-1) at TexasPan American (5-9), 8 p.m.

Eastern Illinois (8-6) at Tennessee St. (3-13), 8:30 p.m.

SIU - Edwardsville (6-7) at Belmont (9-5), 9 p.m.

Duke (13-0) at Wake Forest (8-7), 9 p.m.

Kansas (11-2) at Baylor (11-2), 9 p.m.

Tennessee (8-4) at Mississippi St. (7-6), 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Bowling Green (8-3) at Kent St. (9-4), 7 p.m.

Northern Illinois (6-5) at Ohio (5-6), 7 p.m.

Seton Hall (12-2) at Xavier (10-4), 7 p.m.

Ball St. (5-6) at Eastern Michigan (11-2), 7 p.m.

Buffalo (9-3) at Miami (OH) (5-8), 7 p.m.

Purdue (10-5) at Wisconsin (14-1), 7 p.m.

Missouri St. (8-6) at Indiana St. (6-8), 7:05 p.m.

Southern Illinois (7-8) at Northern Iowa (12-2), 8 p.m.

Drake (3-11) at Illinois St. (8-6), 8 p.m.

Indiana - Purdue (5-10) at Oral Roberts (6-8), 8 p.m.

Western Illinois (7-6) at South Dakota State (9-7), 8 p.m.

Loyola-Chicago (11-3) at Evansville (11-3), 8:05 p.m.

Texas Christian (13-1) at Kansas St. (7-7), 9 p.m.

Wyoming (13-2) at Colorado St. (141), 9 p.m.

Clemson (8-5) at Louisville (13-1), 9 p.m.

DePaul (8-7) at Creighton (9-6), 9 p.m.

WEST Massachusetts (7-7) at La Salle (8-6), 7 p.m.

Bradley (6-9) at Wichita St. (12-2), 8 p.m.

San Jose St. (2-12) at Air Force (7-6), 9 p.m.

Colorado (9-5) at Utah (12-2), 9 p.m.

CSU Northridge (4-11) at UC Davis (10-3), 10 p.m.

California (11-4) at Southern California (8-6), 11 p.m.

Nevada (5-8) at UNLV (9-5), 11 p.m.

Utah St. (9-5) at Fresno St. (6-9), 11 p.m.

Cal Poly SLO (7-5) at Hawaii (12-4), 11:59 p.m.

Football National Football League DIVISIONAL ROUND AFC Saturday, Jan. 10 Baltimore at New England, 4:35 p.m.

Carolina at Seattle, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11 Dallas at Green Bay, 1:05 p.m.

Indianapolis at Denver, 4:40 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Designated C Dan Butler for assignment. Re-signed LHP Craig Breslow to a one-year, $2 million contract.

CLEVELAND INDIANS—Released RHP Tyler Cloyd. Signed LHP Michael Roth to a minor league contract.

DETROIT TIGERS—Designated

RHP Luke Putkonen for assignment.

Signed SP Tom Gorzelanny.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BROOKLYN NETS—Waived F Brandon Davies.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Acquired G J.R. Smith and G Iman Shumpert from the New York Knicks for F Lou Amundson, C Alex Kirk, and a 2019 second-round draft pick.

INDIANA PACERS—NBA fined G C.J. Watson $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules.

NEW YORK KNICKS—Acquired F Lance Thomas from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Waived C Samuel Dalembert.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER— Acquired G Dion Waiters from the Cleveland Cavaliers for a protected 2015 first-round draft pick.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ARKANSAS—Signed head coach Mike Anderson to a two-year contract extension.

CHARLOTTE—Announced head coach Alan Major will take an indefinite medical leave of absence.

Promoted associate coach Ryan Odom to interim head coach.

MEMPHIS—Suspended F Kuran Iverson two games for violation of team rules.

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Signed G Alex Kupper to a Reserve/Future contract.

CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed TE Mike McNeill to a Reserve/Future contract.

DETROIT LIONS—Signed C Taylor Boggs, C Braxston Cave, WR Skye Dawson, LB Jerrell Harris, DT Kerry Hyder, RB Emil Igwenagu, DB Nate Ness, WR Andrew Peacock, DT Roy Philon, DT Xavier Proctor, and TE Jordan Thompson to a Reserve/Future contract.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Placed G Hugh Thornton on IR. Signed RB Michael Hill.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed DB Aaron Hester to a Reserve/Future contract.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Named Mike Tannenbaum executive vice president of of football operations.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed DT Chigbo Anunoby, DE Leon Mackey, and DB DeMarcus Van Dyke to a Reserve/Future contract.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed LB Howard Jones, DE Joe Kruger, and T Alejandro Villanueva to a Reserve/Future contract.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Signed QB Brad Sorensen to a Reserve/ Future contract.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Activated S Steven Terrell from the practice squad. Placed DT Jordan Hill on IR. Signed DT Landon Cohen.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Named Scot McCloughan general manager and signed him to a four-year contract. Signed LB Austin Spitler to a Reserve/Future contract.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLEMSON—Announced P Bradley Pinion will enter the NFL draft.

FLORIDA STATE—Announced DB P.J. Williams will enter the NFL draft.

HOUSTON—Named Todd Orlando defensive coordinator.

OKLAHOMA—Announced WR Dorial Green-Beckham and DT Jordan Phillips will enter the NFL draft. Fired co-offensive coordinator Jay Norvell.

Fired co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel. Promoted defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery to codefensive coordinator.

STANFORD—Announced OL Andrus Peat will enter the NFL draft.

TEXAS TECH—Named David Gibbs defensive coordinator. Named Zac Spavital defensive assistant coach.

4B • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015

ondeck Gwinnett Preps

Today

WRESTLING

5:30 p.m. — Central, Berkmar at South 5:30 p.m. — Dacula, Southwest Dekalb, Towers at Duluth Thursday

BASKETBALL

5:30 p.m. — Lovett at Wesleyan

SWIMMING & DIVING

5 p.m. — GAC at Wesleyan 7:15 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge and Parkview at Mountain Park

TODAY NEXT UPCOMING

Off

South Carolina Thu, 7:05 p.m.

South Carolina Sat, 7:05 p.m.

Memphis 7:30 p.m.

SS/92.9 FM

at Detroit Fri, 7:30 p.m.

SS/92.9 FM

Washington Sun, 3 p.m.

92.9 FM

UGA hoops

Off

at LSU at Vanderbilt Sat, 9 p.m.

Jan. 14, 9 p.m.

ESPNU/750-AM SECN/750-AM

Tech hoops

Syracuse at Wake Forest 7 p.m.

Sat, noon ESPNU/680-AM ESPN3/680-AM

Notre Dame Jan. 14, 7 p.m.

WUPA/680-AM

GSU hoops

Off

Troy Sat, 2 p.m.

88.5-FM

Gladiators

Hawks

at UL-Lafayette Thu, 8:15 p.m.

88.5-FM

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GAC

anyone else,” said Martin, who recently won his a new role and I think Eric 700th career game. is getting there now.”

“He needs to work on Jamison, who has his outside shot once he signed with Gardnergets to Gardner-Webb, but Webb, had 18 points by we need him going to the halftime and was 9-for-9 basket for us now and, if a at the foul line until miss- big guy is guarding him, he ing twice after a late inten- should be able to do that.” tional foul. In addition to GAC, which had a long his career scoring output, winning streak in the region he had seven rebounds. snapped by Pace Academy “He’s a wing for college, in December, was up by 15 but he’s playing post for us points in the second quarter because we just don’t have before settling for a 37-26

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32-14. It was 50-16 going into the shortened fourth quarter and the Wolves’ margin of victory was their largest ever in the series.

The Wolves, who won a record-tying six straight state championships before a runner-up finish last

lead at halftime.

Wesleyan, though, kept scrapping and got a 19-point deficit down to 12 in the fourth quarter before Jamison iced the GAC victory with a resounding dunk.

Senior guard Jaylen Clarke had 17 points to lead Wesleyan, which fell to 7-6 overall and 1-3 in Region 6-AA. Jason Morrison scored 10 for the Wolves and fellow junior Jaylen Hodges scored eight.

GAC got 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds from junior Garrett Covington. Senior Cam Boyd, junior Jacob Hoffman and sophomore Brian Coffey, a transfer from Wesleyan, each scored eight points for the Spartans.

“It’s taken us a while to find our identity,” Martin said. “Now we’re not as good in some areas as we have been, but I think we’re starting to put things together. It takes time.”

Wesleyan season, had 22 steals, with junior guard Cairo Booker credited with six and McDonald with five.

Booker also had 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. Senior forward Lauren Frerking scored eight points.

“We’ve been good and we’ve been bad, sometimes in the same game,”

said Wesleyan coach Jan Azar, who lost sophomore standout Mikayla Coombs to a knee injury in the opening game of the season.

Wesleyan, which was coming off a home loss to Class AAAAA Loganville last Saturday, hosts its two top 6-AA challengers to round out the week.

The Wolves play Lovett on Thursday, then face unbeaten and top-ranked Holy Innocents’ on Saturday.

GAC got 14 points from freshmen Caeden Price and Caria Reynolds, with Price scoring eight and Reynolds six. Sophomore Lexi Mann also had six points for the Spartans.

PTV = Peachtree TV, SS = SportSouth, FSS = Fox Sports South

On TV NBA

Today

7 p.m. — Houston at Cleveland ESPN 7:30 p.m. — Memphis at Atlanta SPSO 9:30 p.m. — Phoenix at Minnesota ESPN

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

7 p.m. — N.C. State at Virginia ESPN2 9 p.m. — Duke at Wake Forest WATL 9 p.m. — Colorado at Utah ESPN2 9 p.m. — DePaul at Creighton FS1

NHL

8 p.m. — Boston at Pittsburgh NBCSP 10:30 p.m. — N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim NBCSP

Sports Calendar RUNNING

Jan. 31: Georgia Fitness and the City of Suwanee will host the first Suwanee Gateway Half Marathon.

Cost is $75. Registration is available at active.com.

For more information, go to runsuwanee.com.

Feb. 14: The Buford/North Gwinnett Rotary Club’s Suwanee Sweetheart Sprint 5K

will be held to benefit a club that provides service and support for a variety of community organizations. Registration for the Peachtree Road Race qualifier is $25 for individuals or $40 for two runners. For more information, go to www. suwaneesweetheartsprint. com or contact Rebecca Shelton at 678-995-6860 or bngrotary@gmail.com.

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that, you’ve got to make the critical layups, because we missed maybe four or five down the stretch to maybe be on top,” Duluth head coach Eddie Hood said.

“When (Watson) missed the free throw, we came down and missed a layup and that hurts. They made their free throws down the stretch.

But give them credit, (Coach Baumgardner) did a good job, he had them ready and they made their free throws down the stretch.”

The Eagles took an eight-point lead into the half thanks to a big spark from senior Daniel Roach off the bench. Roach scored all 10 of his points in the second quarter alone, including two 3-pointers and a thunderous dunk on the baseline.

He also came with a big block of A.J. Cheeseman that led to a breakaway layup for Jalen Mitchell, who finished with eight points and seven rebounds.

“Daniel was huge,” Baumgardner said. “We preach all the time to our guys that you never know when your number is going to be called and that you always have to be ready, and to take advantage of your opportunities. He did that tonight and I’m proud of him, but expected it.

I thought it was a really good team win.”

Cheeseman controlled the game early with eight

first-half points. He finished with 14 points and six rebounds.

Collins Hill tied the game at 12 just before the end of the first quarter on a 3-pointer from Kai Lambert. A deep 3-pointer from Showell at the first-half buzzer made it 32-24 at the half.

Gordon scored eight points in the third quarter and Duluth was able to force Collins Hill into unforced turnovers. The Eagles also went cold, hitting just five shots from the floor in the second half.

“Their zone I think maybe had a little bit to do with it, but we still go really good shots,” Baumgardner said. “They just weren’t falling. You’re going to have nights like and that’s when you’ve got to rely on your defense.” In the fourth quarter Collins Hill thwarted the comeback attempt from Duluth with improved ball security and clutch free-throw shooting.

Still the Wildcats had a shot at late in the game, but just couldn’t close the gap.

“I hate to quote it like this but we beat ourselves,” Hood said. “We missed a lot of layups and we missed some critical free throws down the stretch and we got away from executing.

We’ll remedy that and we’ll be ready in the second half of the season. I felt like tonight with us beating layups we beat ourself.”

Parkview’s Victoria Harris (40) lays in the ball during Tuesday’s high school girls basketball game against the Archer Tigers at Parkview High School in Lilburn. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

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But Archer slowly began to creep back into the game over the remainder of the half behind Autumn Newby, who scored half of her game-high 22 points in the period.

And when Newby dished off to the right corner to Amber Skidgel for a 3-pointer that bounced off the rim, off the top of the backboard and in just before the halftime buzzer, the Tigers had completed a 9-2 run over the final 2:47 to pull to within 32-26 at intermission.

“The only thing disappointing (about the first half) was when we let up for about three or four minutes in that second quarter and allowed (Archer) to get back into it,” Call said.

There was no letting up late in the third quarter, when Makenna Pouengue’s driving layup down the lane with 1:59 left sent Parkview into the fourth quarter with a nine-point lead, with the Panthers’ advantage going back to double digits at 42-32 when Johnson hit 1 of 2 free throws 40 seconds into the final frame.

But after Johnson hit 1 of 2 from the line again with 5:15 left to leave the lead at 45-37, Parkview

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Parkview wouldn’t score again until the final minute.

Meanwhile, Archer had one last charge to make.

The Tigers turned up their defensive pressure, forcing the Panthers into six of their 15 turnovers in the fourth quarter.

Skidgel got the offense going with a turnaround jumper in the lane with 3:33 to play, sparking a run of nine points over the next 2:18.

And when Skidgel dished off to Newby for a layup with 1:15 left, Archer had its first lead of the game at 46-45.

“They battled,” Archer coach Ryan Lesniak said of his players. “They never quit. In six years (as head coach), they’ve never quit.

They showed great composure (Tuesday) night.

That’s a great (Parkview) ball club, and that’s a valiant effort on our part (to come back). But we’ve got to make free throws, and we can’t turn the ball over.”

The Tigers did a little of both, with Newby unable to convert a three-point play after being fouled on her go-ahead basket and Linsey Marchese missing two free throws after hitting a key shot from the line during the Archer run earlier in the period.

Meanwhile, Harris, who led Parkview with 15 points, eight rebounds,

three blocked shots and five steals, put the Panthers back in front with her foul line jumper with 58 seconds left, and then came up with a huge steal and two free throws to push the lead to 49-46 with 35.4 seconds left.

But the game was far from over after Newby hit two free throws with 16.9 seconds left, and Dominique Leonidas hit 1 of 2 on the other end to leave Parkview’s lead at just 5048 with 14.3 seconds on the clock.

That’s when McGriff stepped up.

Seeing Madison Newby starting to drive the lane, the senior had a choice to drop off to protect against a possible dish off, like Newby had done so many times to her younger sister throughout the game, or stay with the Archer senior.

She made the latter choice, which eventually paid off with a steal, and when McGriff hit both ensuing free throws following a quick foul with 2.8 seconds left, the Panthers had sealed the win.

“I’m always required to play bigger than I am,” McGriff said. “I had to stop the drive. It’s tough because (Archer’s post players) are big, so I had to play big.”

McGriff only had six

points, but added five rebounds and two steals, along with the key steal, to help Parkview’s cause, while Johnson joined Harris on double figures with 15 points and added five boards and four steals.

Skidgel was the only other Archer player in double figures with 13 points, while Autumn Newby contributed a game-high 11 rebounds, plus three blocks and three assists.

Archer boys 62, Parkview 44 The Tigers (11-4, 3-3) trailed throughout the first three quarters, but took the lead for good late in the third quarter, and pulled away for the Region 8-AAAAAA win.

Darrion Taylor and Cedric Walter each scored 16 points to lead the Tigers, with seven of Walter’s points coming in the final frame as Archer blew open a game it led just 4139 after three periods.

Aleem Ford also reached double figures with 10 points, while Brian Andrews chipped in nine points and Isaiah Daugherty had team bests of eight assists and four steals to go with two points.

Parkview was led by Malik Abraham, who matched Taylor and Walter for game-high honors with 16 points.

Moore

game,” USA Basketball CEO and executive direcrebounds and 3.5 assists in tor Jim Tooley said in the 24.3 minutes per contest. release. “Maya is very deThe Americans finished serving of the 2014 USA the tourney, held Sept.

Basketball Female Athlete 27-Oct. 5 in Istanbul, of the Year award, and we Turkey, with a 6-0 record are proud to acknowledge and qualified for the 2016 her incredible accomplishOlympics in Brazil. ments.”

“Maya not only was a The 2014 gold medal tremendous team leader was Moore’s secondfor the USA during the consecutive FIBA World World Championship, she Championship title, and also was an incredible her sixth gold medal overindividual performer, esall with USA Basketball, pecially in the gold medal including one in the 2012

Olympics. USA Basketball teams with Moore on the roster have combined for a 56-2 all-time record.

It’s the latest in a long line of success for Moore, who won three state titles at Collins Hill, two NCAA titles at Connecticut and has two WNBA crowns already with the Lynx.

“Maya is just relentless,” said USA head coach Geno Auriemma, also Moore’s coach at UConn. “Her incredible level of competitiveness

and the energy that she brings is second to none, and she just finds a way to be on winning teams. That (gold-medal) game against Spain is the perfect example of how valuable she is and how she can set the tone for the entire game.

Maya has had an incredible pro career since she left UConn, and she had an incredible career with USA Basketball and she’s not finished yet. I’m looking forward to seeing what she does in the future.”

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Other Central players Wofford expects to play at the next level are Marcheal Jackson, John Stafford, Eric Forrest, Dre Jackson and Deshawn Oliver.

GWINNETT PREP COMMITMENTS LIST RB/DB Micah Abernathy, GAC Tennessee WR Cedric Asseh, Grayson Miami (Ohio) PK Eric Autry, Parkview Air Force LB Mohamed Barry, Grayson Kansas State LS Blake Best, Peachtree Ridge Kentucky PK Matt Bonadies, Buford Alabama-Birmingham WR Almonzo Brown, North Gwinnett Minnesota LB Paul Carothers, GAC Navy RB Chris Carson, Parkview/Butler CC Georgia OL D.J. Coker, GAC Rhodes College LB Tyler Cooksey, GAC Georgia Tech RB/DB Evyn Cooper, Buford Purdue OL Carson Cox, GAC Davidson DB David Curry, Buford Virginia QB Daniel David, Mill Creek Appalachian St. OL Darion Debrossard, Shiloh Vanderbilt RB Henry Enyenihi, Duluth/Sacramento City CC Illinois RB/DB Jacque Evangelister, Dacula Furman OL Josh Fannin, Mill Creek Middle Tennessee LB Daniel Fennell, Grayson South Carolina LS Blake Ferguson, Buford LSU DL Miles Fox, Collins Hill Old Dominion RB Tario Fuller, Lanier Purdue DB Jordan Hayes, Grayson Duke OL Hunter Holland, Buford Western Kentucky OL Mitch Hyatt, North Gwinnett Clemson WR Daniel Imatorbhebhe, North Gwinnett Florida RB Alvin Kamara, Norcross/Hutchinson CC Tennessee OL Kaleb Kim, Mill Creek Auburn

OL Bobby Klemm, Mill Creek Georgia Military DE J.B. Kouassi, Norcross Georgia Southern LB Chase Middleton, Brookwood Georgia State DB Marnez Ogletree, Shiloh Boise State DL Quay Picou, Buford Tennessee OT D’Andre Plantin, Norcross Virginia Tech OL Nick Polino, Buford North Carolina TE Connor Redmond, Archer South Carolina DE G.G. Robinson, Parkview Louisville DE Dante Sawyer, North Gwinnett/East Mississippi CC

South Carolina OL Devondre Seymouer, North Gwinnett/Hinds CC Georgia DL Tyler Shipman, Buford Akron WR/DB Darius Slayton, GAC Georgia LB Austin Smith, Buford Tennessee WR Cameron Stewart, Shiloh Central Florida OL Tony Taylor, Wesleyan Navy LB Adonis Thomas, Central Gwinnett Alabama QB Chance Thrasher, Peachtree Ridge

Coastal Carolina QB John Urzua, North Gwinnett Middle Tennessee DL Tyler Voyles, Mill Creek Furman LB Ethan Walton, Parkview Air Force WR/DB Kielan Whitner, Mountain View A ppalachian St. CB Michael Witherspoon, Central Gwinnett

Georgia Millitary OL Kendel Wright, Mountain View Navy DL Justin Young, Grayson Georgia

Early enrollees Two of Gwinnett County’s top 2015 prospects didn’t return to school on Tuesday with the rest of the county.

North Gwinnett’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe and Mitch Hyatt both graduated high school a semester early in December so they could enroll in college for the spring semster.

Imatorbhebhe, a three-star tight end, began classes at the University of Florida this week.

Hyatt, a five-star prospect Rivals.com ranks as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the class of 2015, is enrolled at Clemson.

He got a head start meeting his teammates last week in San Antonio for the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl. Hyatt said he senior season and his time in San with some of my future teamwho I’m going to rooming with was happy he made his commit- Antonio. mates,� he said prior to the Army and being able to hang out with ment early so he could enjoy his “I’ve been able to hang out Bowl last Saturday. “Knowing them, has been a good pleasure.

I think all-in-all being able to commit early has been a good decision on my part.�

Grayson grad on the move Grayson grad and Ole Miss cornerback David Kamara has been released by the school from his scholarship.

Kamara will now be able to enroll at another school of his choice, but will have to sit out for a season due to NCAA rules.

He played in 10 games this season, recording just one tackle.

As senior out of Grayson, in addition to Ole Miss, Kamara was recruited by Clemson, Kentucky and Mississippi State among others.

Top 2016 prospect transfers After starting for Central this season, offensive tackle E.J. Price has transferred to Archer.

Price, who is listed at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds is a four-star prospect according to Rivals.com and the No. 54 overall prospect in the class of 2016.

He’s already drawing interest from Auburn, Georgia, Florida State and several other schools.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015

CITY OF LILBURN PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING – THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015, AT 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL HEARING – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015, AT 7:30 P.M. CALVIN FITCHETT MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 76 MAIN STREET LILBURN, GEORGIA 30047

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The Planning Commission and City Council give notice that public hearings on the dates, times, and at the location as noted above are scheduled to consider: NEW BUSINESS CIC-2014-03. Application of Donald and Charmaine Bristol to remove and amend several conditions of the Special Use Permit (SUP-09-06), which restricts the business by ownership and number of residents within the small group (personal care) home, on residential property located at 186 Lockring Drive, within District 6, Land Lot 122, Parcel 005C and containing 1.499 acres. The applicant is requesting changes to conditions #2, #6, and #8.

The above item is scheduled for the Public Hearings as noted. The applications, site plans, legal descriptions and other information are on file at the Lilburn Planning and Economic Development Department at 98 First Avenue. Applications may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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PUBLIC NOTICE New “Curbstoning� ordinance enacted by Norcross Mayor and Council by Norcross Police Department NORCROSS, GA–Norcross City Council adopted a new ordinance at Monday’s night Mayor and Council meeting.

Newly ordained Norcross City Ordinance 34-61 now prohibits the display of vehicles for sale, or as advertising devices, in areas not zoned for the purpose of selling vehicles. The enactment of this ordinance is to help prevent what is commonly referred to as “curbstoning�, which is the repeated, unlicensed sale of used cars, in the City of Norcross. The City will give violators of this new ordinance warnings over the next 30 days. After that, “curbstoning� violators will be cited.

The new ordinance reads as follows: 34-61 Prohibited Display of Vehicles for Sale or as Advertising Devices.

(1) An owner or lessee of any real property shall not authorize any motor vehicle to be displayed or parked on such real property for the purpose of selling or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicle.

(2) No motor vehicle shall be displayed for sale from any commercial or industrial site not specifically zoned for that purpose.

(3) All violations of this section shall be punishable by a civil violation notice in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first vehicle on a first offense and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per vehicle for each additional vehicle and any repeat violation of this section. The Chief of Police, his designee, any City Code Enforcement Officer, or owner or lessee of any real property upon which a vehicle is displayed or parked in violation of this subsection may have any such vehicle towed from such real property and stored at the expense of the owner or lessee of such vehicle and may then dispose of said vehicle in accordance with Chapter 11 of O.C.G.A. Title 40.�

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE An application for an alcoholic beverage permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits has been filed with the City of Duluth, Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit: Applicant/ owner : SANG W PARK Registered Agent : MOON J YI Business Name : HAE O REUM Location : 2605 N. BERKELEY LAKE RD #400, DULUTH, GA 30096 “AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED ON WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR A LICENSE TO OPERATE ALCOHOL BUSINESS AT THE ABOVE LOCATION. A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT TO GRANT OR DENY SUCH A LICENSE WILL BE MADE BY THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THE FILED APPLICATION IS DETERMINED TO BE COMPLETE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO NOTE ANY OBJECTIONS, IN WRITING, THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH A LICENSE BY FILING SAID WRITTEN OBJECTIONS WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH. 928-231704, 1/7,14

PUBLIC NOTICE QUALIFYING FEES FOR CITY OF DACULA NOVEMBER 3, 2015 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the City of Dacula will hold an election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, to elect two Councilmembers.

Those seeking to qualify as candidates must file Notice of Candidacy in the office of the Election Superintendent at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, GA 30019. The qualifying fee for the office of Councilmember is $123.00.

This notice is hereby given to satisfy the requirement of §21-2-131(a) (1).

928-232262, 1/7 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40.11-2, is being stored at: 4139 ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL LILBURN, GA 30047 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN# 4T4BE46K59R131698 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by 11/22/13.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF QUALIFYING DATES FOR CITY OF LILBURN MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a General Election for the City of Lilburn will be held on November 3, 2015 for the offices of Mayor and two Council Members (Posts 1 & 2). Qualifying for said election will be held on the following dates at the office of the City Clerk: beginning August 31 at 8:30 a.m. and ending September 4 at 4:30 p.m. The qualifying fees for said offices are: $150.00 for Mayor and $105.00 for Council Member. The last day to register and be eligible to vote in this election will be October 5, 2015. The polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. If there is a need for a runoff election, the date of this election will be December 1, 2015. This said notice is given to satisfy the requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec. 21-2132(d)(3).

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Scotty’s Thrifty Storage Duluth shall conduct a public sale on the following spaces at 3280 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 Thursday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Unit C16 Anthony Jones Unit is said to contain cable wire, grill, lawn mower, yard tools, fireplace tools, tool box, oxygen tanks and miscellaneous.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding via www.storagebattles.com on January 22nd, 2015 at 5:30 PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 4400 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047 770-638-2252 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit 005 – Clayton Pentz – Toys, Sporting Goods, Tools, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Trunks Unit 526 – Jennifer Williams – Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Tools Unit 605 – Edward Maloney – RV Trailer Unit 191 – Kareem Glover – Household Goods and Furniture Unit 299 – Rachel Herman – Household Goods Unit 385 – David Watkins – Household Goods Unit 291 – Shirlan France – Household Items Unit 468 – Jessica DiazAdara – Household Goods Unit 075 – Leon Ridgeway – Household Items Unit 415 – Joel Lucas – Clothes and Speakers Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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Sugar Hill, GA 30518 (678) 482-5022 Â The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

609 Martin Cope Livingston III 609 Martin Livingston III 609 Cope Livingston III 607 Martin Cope Livingston III 607 Martin Livingston III 607 Cope Livingston III 306 Martin Cope Livingston III 306 Martin Livingston III 306 Cope Livingston III 604 Heather Gordian 330 Melissa Yarbrough Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Â Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/21/15 at 3:30PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2790 Braselton Highway Dacula, GA 30019 Â The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

520 Jessica Martin: Household Goods 641 June Alice Smith: Boxes 906 Charlie Campbell: Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Â Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding via www.storagebattles.com on January 22, 2015 at 2:30pm for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 4750 Nelson Brogdon Blvd S

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding via www.StorageTreasures.com on 1/22/15 at 4:15PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 1172 Auburn Rd. Dacula GA, 30019 770-236-0688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

222 Fonda Ellington Household Items 512 Anthony Graham Furniture, Household Goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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ZONINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The Braselton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7 p.m. and the Braselton Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 4 p.m. on the following items: 1. Application #14-01-RZ Application for a change in zoning classification from Mike Braselton on property owned by him identified as Jackson County Tax Parcel 119 016E and 016G. The approximate combined acreage of the two parcels is .716 acres. The zoning classification on the property is R-1 (Residential). The requested zoning classification is G-C (General Commercial). No new development is proposed in the application.

2A. Application # 14-02RZ Application for a change in zoning classification from Jack Frost on property owned by Braselton Township Dev. LLC identified as Jackson County Tax Parcel B01 001A. The approximate acreage of the property is 16.29 acres. The current zoning classification on the property is R-1 (Residential) and M-D (ManufacturingDistribution). The requested zoning classification is G-C (General Commercial). The proposed development is a Funeral Home and Cemetery.

2B. Application # 14-06VAR Application for a variance from Jack Frost on property owned by Braselton Township Dev. LLC identified as Jackson County Tax Parcel B01 001A. The approximate acreage of the property is 16.29 acres. The requested variance is from Development Code section 9.2.5(B) that requires cemeteries to be located on properties not less than 20 acres.

2C. Application # 14-02CU Application for a conditional use approval from Jack Frost on property owned by Braselton Township Dev. LLC identified as Jackson County Tax Parcel B01 001A. The approximate acreage of the property is 16.29 acres. The conditional use request is to permit a Cemetery.

ALL BRASELTON PLANNING COMMISSION AND MAYOR AND COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE HELD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: BRASELTON POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING 5040 S.R. 53 BRASELTON, GA 30517 934-232260, 1/7

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PUBLIC AUCTION Notice of Abandonment and Sale in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-11 the following vehicles have been declared abandoned and will be sold at Public Action to the highest and best bidder for cash only.

The auction will be held on January 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., 6000 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071, phone (404) 910-5211.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Peachtree Corners City Council hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held to consider the issuance of a Certificate for Development within the Chattahoochee River Corridor in accordance with the provisions of the Metropolitan River Protection Act. The hearing will be held regarding the following item on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners Georgia 30092.

PH2014 007– Application of Derek Schiller for a Metropolitan River Protection Act Certificate to authorize construction of a new home and landscaping on 1.5 acres located at 4398 Riverview Drive, Lot 5, Block A, of Riverview Estates subdivision. This property is more particularly described as Parcel 6330 007 in Land Lot 329 & 330 of the 6th District of Gwinnett County Georgia, and is located within the Chattahoochee River Corridor.

The Peachtree Corners City Council will also hear the following items on the same date, time and location noted above: PH 2015-008 Consideration of amending Article XIII of the 2012 City of Peachtree Corners Zoning Resolution by adding ‘Liquor Store’ as a Special Use within C-2, C-3, and M-1 zoning districts. And consideration of Amending Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, of the 2012 City of Peachtree Corners Code of Ordinances, by Adding Article XI, ’Retail Sales of Distilled Spirits – Liquor Stores’ and amending Section 6-5, Distance Rquirements.

PH2014-005 Consideration of approving a Tall Structure Permit to allow for a 100 ft. Monopine (antennae) at 6579 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

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