January 7, 2018 — Gwinnett Daily Post by Gwinnett Daily Post

ONE DAY AWAY

Gwinnett Daily Post

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

www.gwinnettdailypost.com

Vol. 48, No. 50

PREVIEW OF THE BIG GAME A look at the national championship between No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama • Page 1B

LOCAL TALENT Gwinnett grads taking the field for UGA • Page 4B

Football frenzy

JJ Riesberg, from left, Zachary Riesberg, Nathaniel Riesberg and Allie Garrett get a picture in front of the giant 2018 National Championship logo at the Tailgate Plaza on Saturday afternoon. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

MORE ONLINE

Fans converge on Atlanta for title game festivities

For photo galleries, extra stories and more, visit gwinnettdailypost.com.

MOORE FUN

BY TREVOR MCNABOE

Lifelong UGA fan Moore exchanged minor league baseball for football glory with the Bulldogs, • Page 1B

trevor.mcnaboe @gwinnettdailypost.com

Thousands of fans in shades of red descended upon Atlanta during the weekend in preparation for one of the biggest events the city has hosted since the 1996 Olympics. The College Football Playoff championship, an achievement that two teams out of 130 get to participate in each year, will crown either the University of Georgia or the University of Alabama as king of the college football world. In the buildup to the game, fans had the opportunity to get caught up in the hype of the biggest game of the year. Early

• Hice places BBQ bet, 6A

NO. 3 GEORGIA VS. NO. 4 ALABAMA 8 p.m. Monday Mercedez-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Broadcast on ESPN

Saturday morning, Bulldog fans across the state arrived to Philips

Arena to hear what players such as Sony Michel, Jake Fromm and Roquan Smith had to say in their impending matchup with Alabama. Fans had the opportunity to grab headseats that would allow them to listen in on players and coaches for both teams during their allotted one hour of media time. Media day was one of a variety of events that brought fans from places as far away as California and Virginia. Virginia resident Pat Crew and Los Angeles resident Mike Cook attended the College Football Fan Festival. The pair have made the trip to watch the Crimson Tide in the National Championship each of the past three years.

• Greene shares thoughts on Dawgs, 4B

“I went to the Rose Bowl since I’m in the L.A. area,” Cook said. “It gave me a chance to scout out the competition on Monday.” The two of them have said as long as Alabama keeps winning, they’ll keep making trips across the country to root on their team. On the flip side, Albany local and University of Georgia Alumnus Randy Carver made the three-hour drive up Interstate 75 for a weekend to cheer on the Bulldogs. Carver was a graduate in 1980, leaving UGA just one year before the Dawgs won their last national championship. “I went to the Rose Bowl and See FANS, Page 6A

• Photos from Atlanta, 5B

Body found in lake at Tribble Mill Park Police suspect deceased is man missing since Monday BY ISABEL HUGHES

isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

Police have located a body in a Lawrenceville lake believed to be that of a man who left home after ringing in the new year and never returned. Shortly before 4 p.m. Friday, the Gwinnett County Police

Michele Pihera, spokeswoman for the Gwinnett County Police Department Tribble Mill Park, which they Department. “The license plate announced had been searching since earlier on the car was removed by ofthat the Hall that morning after a fisherman ficers and damage to the vehicle County Sherfound 54-year-old Yun Seoung occurred during recovery.” iff’s Office Park’s car in the lake on WednesPolice said the body, which Dive Team and day. was not located until the dive rangers from “Immediately after his vehicle team could search the lake the Departwas located, officers began a Friday, is likely Park’s and was Yun Seoung ment of Natural ground search and a Gwinnett “recovered from within the water A dive team searces for Yun Seoung Park’s Park Resources had Police helicopter was called in to body in a lake at Tribble Mill Park on Friday See BODY, Page 6A in Lawrenceville. (Special Photo) recovered a body in the lake at conduct an air search,” said Cpl.

gwinnettdailypost.com

INSIDE Classified .......14A

Crossword .....13A

Lottery ............. 3A

Perspectives ..12A

Comics ...........13A

Horoscope .......3A

Nation.............. 7A

Sports...............1B

Community ..... 1C

Local................ 2A

Obituaries ........4A

Weather ...........3A

Stay connected with the Daily Post online, where you can submit news tips, browse photo galleries and sign up to receive headlines digitally at gwinnettdailypost.com/newsletter. Send us engagements, wedding, births or anniversaries under “Submit your news” on the home page.

JAN 10 – 28 | THE FOX THEATRE FoxTheatre.org 855-285-8499 ©Disney

525299-1

BEGINS WEDNESDAY!

2A • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

Gateway 85 CID’s Bomar to receive top honor curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Gateway 85 Gwinnett Community Improvement District Executive Director Marsha Anderson Bomar’s interest in transportation and engineering began at an early age. Her father worked in transportation in New York City, and opened her eyes to the world of transportation

projects. It inspired her to go on and receive degrees in mathematics and Marsha transportaAnderson tion planBomar ning and engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and in civil engineering from Princeton University.

BY ISABEL HUGHES Cash James Hagan

Charge: Felony probation violation for aggravated assault

Charges: Aggravated assault and aggravated battery

Vanessa Jeffries

Kendon Cliff Irish Charge: Felony probation violation for aggravated assault

Charges: Battery and participation in criminal gang activity

Mathias Charles Nwaybara

Travis J. Watson Charges: Felony probation violation for aggravated assault; possession of firearm by convicted felon

Charges: Felony probation violation for aggravated assault, simple battery

this year. Officials at the CID said the institute recently announced it plans to name Bomar as one of its Honorary Member recipients. The recognition highlights professional achievement by a transportation engineer. Only 80 people have earned that title in the last 85 years, according to CID officials. Bomar is expected to receive the award in August, during the institute’s annual

meeting in Minneapolis. The honor will join a long list of recognitions that Bomar has received throughout her career She has received American Society of Civil Engineers’ William Wisely Civil Engineering Award, the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Burton W. Marsh Distinguished Service Award, the Society for Women Engineers’ Entrepreneur of the Year Award

TIPS: 770-619-6838 OR 770-619-6840

Visit us online at www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

An armed robbery suspect who is accused of trying to steal a cellphone in a Craigslist deal gone wrong was shot after his alleged victim opened fire. On Sunday, Snellville police responded to reports of a male shooting into a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot on Scenic Highway in Snellville, according to Snellville Detective Kevin Seay. There, police were able to detain the suspected shooter

to further investigate the incident. “By the time I got there, the shooting Jaylen victim was Holmes at Eastside (Medical Center),” Seay said. “He was shot three times in the left triceps area. We were able to interview him, his brother, who was driving the car, and his cousin, who was a front-seat passenger.” In the course of the investigation, police determined

that the shooter, who works as a security guard, was meeting with the armed Rayquan robbery Smith suspects — 21-year-old Jaylen Holmes and 21-year-old Rayquan Smith — to sell them a cellphone. That’s when things went wrong. “Basically, the person who got shot, (Holmes), produced a firearm to rob the victim,

but (the victim) jumped out of his vehicle and shot back, hitting (Holmes),” Seay said. “It turned out that the guy who got shot wasn’t the victim, but actually the offender. He and his cousin (Smith) were arrested and the victim was not charged.” Holmes and Smith were charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of firearm during the commission of a felony and obstruction of justice for lying to police. Both are being held at the Gwinnett County Jail without bond.

Gwinnett Co. Police Academy graduates 20 BY ISABEL HUGHES

dergo at least 20 hours of additional training yearly to maintain state certification. Thursday’s graduates The Gwinnett County are Brian Alvarez, Cody Police Department recently Armstrong, Raymond Attley, Conner Buckley, David welcomed 20 new members Delshad, Daniel Keshler, to its force, graduating its Matthew Litsey, Herbert 99th class from the county’s McCraw, Christian McKoy, police academy Thursday. The ceremony, which was The Gwinnett County Police Department recently welcomed Desmond Montgomery, held at the Gwinnett Justice 20 new members to its force, graduating its 99th class from Jeffrey O’Donnell, Garrett Provost, Marcus Redand Administration Center the police academy on Thursday. (Special Photo) mond, Joshuah Reynolds, in Lawrenceville, honored Joshua Rosa, Coty Stewart, 19 men and one woman, dard 404 hours required by 356 hours are required to who have nearly 800 hours the Georgia Peace Officers graduate out of the Gwinnett Yhosvely Taveras, Michael Truesdell, William Wolfe of training under their belts. Standards and Training academy. and Denis Zimmerman. In addition to the stanCouncil, an additional Officers will also un-

isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

Are you a

We Honor

WONDER WOMAN?

GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

All Veterans

DAY

We are proud to provide honorable burials for homeless veterans who otherwise might not receive recognition for their service. If you served our country, we will serve you, no matter what.

Januar y 20, 2018 Infinite Energy Center 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LAUGH

LEARN

Keynote Speaker, Anita Renfroe

Wellness Workshops

Lawrenceville Chapel

VISIT

Fitness and Nutrition Demos Health Screenings

Health and Wellness Exhibitors

2246 Wisteria Drive Snellville, GA

(770) 962-3100

(770) 979-5010

gmcwomenswellness.com

Monroe Chapel

670 Tom Brewer Road Loganville, GA

209 S. Hammond Drive Monroe, GA

(770) 466-1544

(770) 267-2594

www.StewartFH.com 526499-1

INTERACT

Snellville Chapel

300 Simonton Road Lawrenceville, GA

Loganville Chapel

526581-1

and the Georgia American Council of Engineering Companies’ Community Service Award. She has also been named one of Atlanta Woman Magazine’s 2008 Top 25 Professional Women to Watch, served as president of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Transportation and Development Institute and received various designations from several professional groups.

Police: Victim shoots would-be robber

GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED IN GWINNETT Carmon Gabriell Edenfield

“I saw how, through transportation projects, one could impact whole communities across generations,” she said. “I wanted to be part of that through design and public engagement and be able to contribute in a positive way.” That inspiration has paid of for Bomar, who will receive the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ highest — and rarest — award for achievement later

BY CURT YEOMANS

Sunday, January 7, 2018 • 3A

gwinnettdailypost.com To Your Good Health

today

monday

tuesday

wednesday

thursday

friday

saturday

50%

10%

20%

50%

60%

20%

Keith Roach

PAC without symptoms needn’t raise an alarm DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old man in excellent health and physical condition. I ride a bicycle 60 miles a week, and I generally feel good. I have an irregular heartbeat in the form of a premature atrial contraction, which showed up years ago for the first time on a routine EKG. I have had this for many years, and I do not have any effects from it that I am consciously aware of. My family doctor is concerned and wants further tests. A cardiologist told me not to worry about it unless I start to have symptoms like chest pain or dizziness. My question is whether it is OK to just have this sort of irregular heartbeat for many years, or if I should look into it with further testing? — M.M.B. ANSWER: Premature beats come in two different types: those that originate in the atria, the smaller upper chambers of the heart (called premature atrial contractions, or PACs); and those from the thicker, larger ventricles (PVCs). Both of these are common, and the vast majority of people with them have no problems. My training and experience correlate to what your cardiologist says. Further, although there are medications and procedures to reduce them, there is no good evidence that the treatment will reduce your risk of a bad event like a heart attack, so treatment would be purely for those few people who are noticeably symptomatic from the premature beats. The booklet on abnormal heart rhythms explains the more common heart rhythm disturbances in greater detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach Book No. 107 628 Virginia Dr. Orlando, FL 32803 Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6. Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there some reason penicillin and erythromycin are hard to get? The above antibiotics are what my old doctor prescribed. They cured what ails me! I have yet to find a doctor half as good as him. Has there been a shuffle in the medical profession? — B.J.P. ANSWER: There has been a shift. Physicians are trying to prescribe fewer antibiotics overall in order to address the problem of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, and many times they have been prescribed for viral infections, for which they are ineffective. Penicillin is active against many types of bacteria, but it is considered the best treatment only for a relatively few infections. I seldom prescribe actual penicillin. Erythromycin also is effective against many types of bacteria. It is used less often now because newer antibiotics (azithromycin and clarithromycin in particular) are as effective or more effective and have fewer side effects. I hope you find a physician you trust as much as your former physician.

HOroscopes

weather watch

solunar tables The Gwinnett Daily Post (UPSP 921-980, ISSN 10860096) is published Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by SCNI, 725 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Periodical postage paid at Lawrenceville, GA 30044. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-0603.

The solunar tables for lakes are based on studies that show fish and game are more active at certain times during the lunar period. Major

5:32-7:32 a.m.............5:55-7:55 p.m.

Minor

11:49 a.m.-12:49 p.m.

Lake

lake levels Full Yesterday Lake

Full Yesterday

Allatoona..............(840.0)........823.0 Lanier..................(1071.0)......1065.9 Blackshear............(237.0)........236.1 Nottely................(1779.0)......1760.7 Blue Ridge.........(1690.0).......1667.3 Oconee................(435.0)........434.7 Burton................(1865.0)......1858.3 Seminole.................(77.5)...........77.0 Carters............... (1072.0)......1070.3 Sinclair.................(339.8)........339.0

pollen counts Trees: None Weeds: None Grass: None

Chatuge..............(1927.0).......1917.4 Thurmond............(330.0)........322.5 Harding.................(521.0)........520.4 Tugalo....................(891.5)........888.1 Hartwell................(660.0)........650.7 Walter F. George.. (188.0)........188.0 Jackson................(530.0)........529.0 West Point............(635.0).........627.9

today in history

lottery Saturday Cash 3 Midday: 3-1-9 Cash 4 Midday: 3-7-8-8 Ga. 5 Midday: 8-1-3-0-2 Friday Cash 3 Midday: 5-0-5 Cash 3 Evening: 4-1-5 Cash 3 Night: 8-8-7 Cash 4 Midday: 8-1-7-0 Cash 4 Evening: 0-3-2-2 Cash 4 Night: 0-8-0-1 Ga. 5 Midday: 3-8-1-0-2 Ga. 5 Evening: 0-9-9-6-8 Fantasy 5: 7-12-29-30-35 Mega Millions: 28-30-39-59-70, Mega Ball: 10; Megaplier: 3X

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1785, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries crossed the English Channel in a balloon. In 1927, the first commercial trans-Atlantic telephone call was made between London and New York City. In 1955, Marian Anderson made her debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, becoming the first African-American to perform there. In 2015, gunmen killed 12 people at the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), 13th U.S. president; Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), author; Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), composer; Charles Addams (1912-1988), cartoonist; Katie Couric (1957- ), TV news anchor;

Rand Paul (1963- ), politician; Nicolas Cage (1964- ), actor; John Ondrasik aka Five for Fighting (1965- ), singer-songwriter; Jeremy Renner (1971- ), actor; John Rich (1974- ), singer-songwriter; Francisco Rodriguez (1982- ), baseball player; Jon Lester (1984- ), baseball player. TODAY’S FACT: Millard Fillmore, who assumed the presidency in 1850 upon the death of Zachary Taylor, was the last president from the Whig party. Fillmore sought re-election in 1852, but the Whig party nominated Gen. Winfield Scott instead. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters (who were actually from Chicago) played their first game in Hinckley, Illinois. The team didn’t play a game in Harlem until 1968.

reader’s guide

Gwinnett Daily Post

resource center at 770-9639205, ext. 1161 or 1162. To Report a News Item: Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Call 770-3395850. Editor Todd Cline is at Editor – Todd Cline to start your subscription. 770-963-9205, ext. 1300; Main Office – 770-963-9205 Classified Ads: ClassiSports Editor Will Hammock fieds can be placed at the main office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; is at 770-963-9205, ext. The Gwinnett Daily Post phone lines open 24 hours, 1310. To request a photo, call 770-963-9205, ext. 1327. invites your input. Here are seven days a week by callAdministration/Finance: some guidelines to help you ing 770-236-9988. Email: Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., communicate with us. classified@gwinnettdailypMon.-Fri. Call 770-963-9205. Subscription Rates: Delivery Problems: Your Subscription rate is $99 plus ost.com Legal Notices: Hours are satisfaction is our No. 1 prisales tax for one year, limitority. If we miss delivery, call ed delivery areas. Call 770- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. The fax number is 770-339- our circulation department 339-5845 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 8082. Reach the legal customer service line, 770-

Who To Call

339-5845, or email the circulation department at circulation@gwinnettdailypost. com between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Wednesday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and noon Sunday. If your paper delivery is missed, we no longer redeliver on each delivery day. We only redeliver on Sunday and Monday. All other delivery days that are missed, we will have this paper delivered with the next day paper delivery at the request of the customer.

Friend wants to intervene with overweight kids Dear Amy: My wife and I are on a friendly basis with a couple who have two children under the age of 10. Both of these adults are seriously overweight. The mother has stated, in fact, that she knows she is a “big girl,” which (of course) is her business. The problem is that the bad eating habits of the parents are beginning to affect the children. Both of the youngsters are now also overweight, though not yet obese. We are very close to the grandparents, who are trying to convince the overweight mom to be more careful when feeding the children, but their efforts have been in vain. The overweight mom tells them simply to mind their own business. I’m inclined to tell the obese parents that they must help the children to keep their weight down. Such a remark will cause a major kerfuffle, but I don’t care. What do you think? — Want to Intervene Dear Want to: I think that stating the obvious to these parents will make you feel triumphant — as if you have done something smart and necessary. You know that this remark could cause a kerfuffle and interrupt your relationship with both the parents and grandparents. Yet you seem to operate under the assumption that your point of view is

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson meaningful to this family, which, at least from where I sit, seems pretty arrogant. So yes — go for it. Let me know how things turn out. Dear Amy: My fiance and I are planning a wedding in a few weeks. It is not our first wedding and we are including our children in the ceremony. We reserved a few tables at a local restaurant to have a happy hour with family and friends from out of town the night before the ceremony. I have a small group of high school friends who live out of state, and another small group of college friends (all of whom live here in town). We decided to invite the high school friends since they were coming in from out of town and we don’t get to see them often. There is one high school friend who lives here in town. She is friends with our local college friends. We decided to invite her to the happy hour, since she is part of the high school group who don’t get to see each other

often. When she found out we weren’t inviting the in-town/college group, she said she wouldn’t come. She claimed that it put her in an awkward situation, and that she didn’t want an invite to a wedding event where other local people weren’t included. At first I was annoyed. Then mad. Then sad. I was looking for a dramafree, exciting weekend. I certainly don’t want to be walking on eggshells with someone I have known for most of my life. I don’t remember ever questioning someone else’s event guest list. Am I wrong? — Embarrassed Bride Dear Bride: I’m going to suggest that you look at this episode as a grand opportunity. The rudeness displayed by this particular friend should teach — and then remind — you to keep your eye on the ball during your wedding celebration. You are correct that guests should not question a host’s guest list. This particular pronouncement does not require any sort of reply from you. You should file this person’s attitude in your “…WhatEVER” file. Living beautifully and being happy is the best response to the petty slings and darts others occasionally lob our way. Enjoy your day. Dear Amy: Responding to “Unappreciated Stepmom,” you said that

teenagers should not be grateful? I drove a school bus with middle and high school children. I can tell you for certain that there are grateful teenagers. Some are wealthy. Some are poor. Some are in the middle. This teen should be grateful for having even a broken family who cares enough to worry about her. This father should be grateful to have a wife who cares enough to write you a letter seeking advice. This stepmom should be grateful to have been given a chance to affect change and help a child to live a life with gratitude and a solid work ethic, despite challenges. I usually agree with your advice, but you muffed this one. — Jill Dear Jill: Thank you. There are definitely grateful teenagers. This stepdaughter had been bounced around between families. Her stepmother expected gratitude for basically putting a roof over the teen’s head. I feel optimistic that the gratitude will come later. You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. com. Readers may send postal mail to Amy Dickinson, c/o Tribune Content Agency, 16650 Westgrove Drive, Suite 175, Addison, Texas, 75001. You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

Don’t take care of everyone else before taking care of yourself. Emotions will be difficult to control, leaving you in a vulnerable position. Say no when necessary and take a break when needed. You’ll be left to deal with other people’s affairs. Only do what you can. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t give in to persuasion or emotional tactics. You can only do so much without damaging your mental, physical and financial health. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Being a good listener will help you get a better handle on what’s required or expected of you to improve a stressful situation. Be open to suggestions. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Be willing to listen to sage advice from someone older or more experienced. Home and personal improvements are encouraged. Review pending financial, medical and legal matters. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t limit what you can do. Look for alternative ways to combat any obstacle you face. Intelligence will win in the end. Think, strategize and come up with a game plan. TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Share your interests with someone special. Stick to a set budget to avoid feeling stressed out at the end of the day. A gathering with friends or relatives will be informative. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Refuse to let anyone stand in your way. Consider the source of any suggestions offered to you. Be kind, but don’t give in to emotional manipulation. Use intelligence to fight back. CANCER (June 21July 22) — Be careful not to sign up for too much. Temper your emotions and listen to the advice given you. Taking what’s done or said the wrong way will cause uncertainty and confusion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Look inward and question your motives and even your goals. Focusing on personal growth while taking a closer look at what is and isn’t possible will help determine your next move. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don’t overspend on home improvements. Get additional quotes if you don’t like the estimate that someone gives you. Take control of your finances and live within your means. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make changes at home that will suit your needs and help you achieve your dreams. Preparation and organization will help you overcome any obstacles that stand in your way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Participate in events that will improve your environment or help a cause you believe in. Your intuitive input will make a difference and change the way you help others in the future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Give your professional and financial progress a close look. Consider if you are doing what makes you happy or if advancement is possible. Assess your affairs and make changes.

4A • Sunday, January 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett Tech Escape blight with boxwood alternatives veteran services top 10 in nation One shrub that has been an essential component of many landscapes for centuries has been the boxwoods. Its fine textured evergreen foliage with a compact growth habit has made the shrub an excellent choice in creating sustainable for borders, hedges, founBy Trevor McNaboe and meaningful benefit dation plants and topiaries. trevor.mcnaboe @gwinnettdailypost.com for the military commuBoxwoods are a cornernity. Gwinnett Tech also stone of many formally Gwinnett Technical earned the 2018 Military designed gardens. However, College was recently Friendly Gold School they are being threatened named as a top 10 school designation by Victory by a fungal disease known by both Military Times Media. as boxwood blight. and Military Friendly for Gwinnett Tech Veteran The fungus was first the veteran services it Services include veteridentified in Europe in the offers. ans educational benefits mid-2000s and the United “Gwinnett Tech is support, yellow ribbon States in 2011. The blight honored to be named one program, veterans schol- was confirmed in the of the top colleges in the arships, dedicated comBuckhead area of Atlanta in nation for veterans. Our puter lab, student veterans 2014 with reports of it beOffice of Veterans Affairs organization, veterans ing found in other parts of continually strives to help resource advocate and the state. The initial sympprospective and current career counseling. toms are tan leaf spots with students transition from “Our office is deeply a dark colored border that military life to civilian committed to helpreadily drop leaving bare life,” said D. Glen Caning veterans repurpose stems. The stems develop non, president of Gwintheir military training black lesions. The fungus nett Tech. and skills into lucrative produces sticky spores The school was ranked careers in both public that are quickly spread No. 4 in the nation by and private sectors,” said by garden tools, clothes, Military Time for its com- Travis Simpson, who is plant material and even by mitment to education and coordinator of Gwinnett animals. The dwarf English providing opportunities Tech’s Office of Veterans boxwood and the American to America’s veterans, Affairs. “Through private boxwood are the most vulservice members and their philanthropy, Gwinnett nerable to the blight, while families. Last year, the Tech was the first techni- the Korean boxwoods are school was ranked No. 19 cal college in Georgia less susceptible since they by the same outlet. to establish a dedicated do not exhibit the severe Military Friendly Office of Veterans Affairs symptoms and leaf drop, ranked Gwinnett Tech committed exclusively to but they are still can get it. No. 8 for its commitserve veterans, spouses Once infected, no curament, effort and success and dependents.” tive treatment is available.

Gardening in Gwinnett

a coarser texture but can also be a substitute for boxwoods. Inkberry hollies are low growing shrubs that are native to South Georgia and produce black berries later in the season. Several varieties of Japanese hollies including Compacta, Convexa and Helleri are suitable. Tim Daly Wax myrtles are another alternative. The plants have Fungicides are limited fine-textured light green; in their effectiveness in fragrant foliage is used preventing the disease. The as shrubs or small trees best course of action is to in the landscape. Like the reduce the likelihood of inkberries, they are native spreading the disease by to South Georgia. Wax sterilizing pruning equipmyrtles thrive in many conment and being aware of ditions but do need full sun practices that may potento part shade. They produce tially spread the spores. gray clusters of one-eighthDead plants should be inch berries on the previremoved and disposed of ous year’s growth that is off-site. favored by many species of Since the disease is bebirds. coming more commonplace Dwarf loropetalum is a and few control options are coarse textured evergreen available, consider using al- shrub with burgundy foliternatives to boxwoods that age and pink to white flowhave similar aesthetic char- ers in early spring. They are acteristics. When choosing best used in mass plantings one, make sure the plant and are suitable for foundais suitable for the site and tion plantings and screens. meets your desired needs. They are seldom troubled Several hollies can be by pests and require planted in place of boxminimal maintenance once woods. Dwarf yaupon established. hollies have finely textured Chinese podocarpus has leaves and are tolerant of fine textured dark green harsh conditions as long evergreen leaves that are as they have adequate frequently used as a hedge sunlight and well-drained or screen. It requires full soil. Burford hollies have sun and well-drained soils.

obituaries Buford, GA

Christine Mitchell Adams, age 89, of Buford, GA passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Ralph Adams; son, Barney Adams; parents, Windburn and Esther Mitchell; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Ruth Mitchell; and brother-in-law, Donald Puckett. Mrs. Adams is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Gary Elkins, Buford, GA; grandsons, Kevin and Sonia Elkins, Danielsville, GA, and Marty and Allison Elkins, Flowery Branch, GA; great grandchildren, Heather , Alyssa, Camryn, Tristen, Kailey, and Zachary Elkins; sister-in-law, Carolyn Adams Puckett, Sugar Hill, GA; aunts, Lois Cooper Mitchell, Auburn, GA and Ola Adams, Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Mary Gower and Clyde Darracott. Mrs. Adams was born on September 18, 1928 in Buford, GA. She was a 1945 graduate of Dacula High School, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Adams was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Buford. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed going out to eat with her special friends. The funeral service will be be held on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church, 2988 N Bogan Rd NE, Buford, GA 30519 with Rev. Brian Satterfield and Rev. Farrell Pressley. Interment will follow at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 6 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Earline Avery Earline Avery, 83, went to be with the Lord, January 1, 2018. She died at Bells Nursing and Rehab in Bells, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband James Catter Avery, son James Carter Avery, son Barry Lynn Avery (Barbara), daughter Brenda Lee Avery, and granddaughter Rebecca Ann Avery. Mrs. Avery was a long time resident of Stone Mountain, Georgia prior to moving to Jackson, TN. She is survived by her son James Byron Avery Sr. (Candy), Grandchildren James Byron Avery II, Anthony Ryan Avery, and Caitlin Taylor Marie Avery, daughter -in-law Barbara Avery, and 4 great grandchildren. The family will welcome guests at Eternal Hills Funeral Home located at 3594 Stone Mountain Hwy. Snellville, Georgia on Monday January 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00pm with funeral to immediately follow. Interment will be at North Atlanta Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville, GA. LAWRENCEVILLE

Sandra Buress Sandra Sparkman Buress died Sunday October 15, 2017 from Muscular Dystrophy at her home in Lawrenceville,Ga.

She was born March 3.1951 in Savannah, Ga. She was so brave, never complained. She was so kind and loving. I,her husband will miss her so much. I will miss her love, her encouragement,her kindness and thoughtfulness. She was my sweetheart. She was preceded in death by her parents John T Sparkman II, and Margaret Shehane, and her loving brother John (Jack) Sparkman III.She was the wife of Ralph Zangrilli Jr. Surviors include her daughter Heather Elser of Lawrenceville, Ga. Grandchildren, Maggie Elser, Adriel Brown, Ellian Brown and Sophie Henderson. Her nephew Matt Sparkman and niece Rachael Corriston both of Savannah Ga. You can give to MD foundation if you like. Winder, GA

For more obituaries, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

Mike Bullard. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill Cook of Winder; a son, David Cook (Jane) of Simpsonville, SC; a daughter, Linda Bullard of Jonesboro; a sister, Melissa Waddell (Jim) of Dallas; two sisterin-laws, Betty Churchill of Dallas, TX and Sheila Brown of Fayetteville and a granddaughter, Ivy Cook of Simpsonville, SC. Many nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held at 2PM Saturday, January 13, 2018 at The Winder First Baptist Church with Dr. John Talley and Chad Mantooth officiating. The family will receive friends from 1PM until funeral hour. The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Winder First Baptist Church in loving memory of Jackie. Flowery Branch, GA

Thomas Gary “Tom” Grabowski

Mrs. Jackie Cook (Johnson) Jackie Johnson Cook, age 84 of Winder, passed away December 28, 2017. She was a member of The Winder First Baptist Church and The New Life Sunday School Class. Jackie loved her church and was a dedicated leader of the church prayer ministry for many years. She was a strong Christian who prayed for everyone she knew. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and a devout bridge player and belonged to several clubs over the years. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Kate Pass Johnson; two brothers, Bill and Simon Johnson; a sister, Doris Tribble and a son-in-law,

Tom Grabowski, 51, of flowery Branch passed away December 21, 2017. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. Savannah, GA formerly of Matthews, NC and Buford

farms. She was an avid animal lover and especially loved her horses. Ms. Gunter is survived by her sister, Teresa Gunter Shuler, Suwanee, GA; nieces, Starr Shuler and KayCee Shuler, Buford, GA; uncles and aunts, K.C. Bowen, Lawrenceville, GA, Mark and Ginger Bowen, Matthews, NC, Sheila Dudley, Savannah, GA; and several cousins. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to GA SPCA, 1175 Buford Hwy #109, Suwanee, GA 30024 in memory of Cynthia Gunter. 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. LAWRENCEVILLE

Nola Kelly Nola Colleen Kelly, age 66, passed on 12/23/17 surrounded by family. She is survived by her son’s Michael King and Shane Kelly. Lawrenceville, GA

Richard James Kent Age 62 passed Wed. Jan 3. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 770-277-4550

Cynthia Kay Gunter Cynthia Kay Gunter, age 59, of Savannah, GA formerly of Matthews, NC and Buford, GA passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. Ms. Gunter was born June 10, 1958 in Lawrenceville, GA. She was a 1976 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA and she worked at her family restaurants in Suwanee and Duluth, and also at the family horse

Lawrenceville

Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096. Preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Dvorak Rose and father, Robert Albert Rose, she is survived by her husband, Terry Nichols of Lawrenceville, GA; uncle, Albert (Dolly) Rose of Shell Lake, WI; cousin, Judi Weber and her husband Mike; godson, Michael Weber all of Portage, IL; step-mother, Sue Rose of Marengo, IL. Mrs. Nichols, a native of Chicago, IL was a member of Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 251 Auxillary, Sgt at Arms for the American Legion Auillary, and secretary for the Legion Riders. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to https://www. gofundme.com/lauranichols-funeralpc=sms_ db_co2876_v1&rcid=9 c4f657c95984fe79406c 2279bb03136. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com. Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

Sugar Hill

Ann Pugh (Helton) Ann Helton Pugh, age 76, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Laura Nichols (Rose) NICHOLS - Laura A. Nichols, 55, of Lawrenceville, GA died January 3, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. The family will recevied friends on Sunday, at 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 251, 2760

Tucker

Christine Wynn Christine Wynn, age 93 of Tucker, GA, passed away on January 4, 2018. Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel

Being Part of a Community Means Caring for its People Celebrating Lives and Legacies Since 1990

Pet Crematory

Private Pet Cremations Start at $115 524848-1

Christine Adams (Mitchell)

Jackson, TN

It can suffer from extreme cold when temperatures drop below 10 degrees. A newer introduction that is not readily planted is the distylliums. These shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves with an upright spreading form. Once established, they thrive in hot, dry conditions and are deer resistant. Though the boxwoods are under threat, a multitude of alternative plant material with similar desired characteristics is available. You can still plant boxwoods, however, be aware the potential threat of the blight. The 2018 Annual Gwinnett County Extension Plant Sale offers several plants, including blueberries, apples, figs, native azaleas and other plants at affordable prices. To download an order form, go to the Extension website at www.ugaextension. org/gwinnett/ and go to the middle of the page to download an order form. You can also contact the Gwinnett County Extension office for one to be mailed to you. Timothy Daly is an Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension Agent with UGA Extension Gwinnett. He can be contacted at 678-377-4011 or tdaly@ uga.edu.

ptreepc.com

770-817-1030

TOM M. WAGES FUNERAL SERVICE, LLC

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.

Duluth Chapel Lilburn/Tucker 3088 Highway 120 6101 Hwy 29 www.billheadfuneralhome.com Tucker, GA 30084 Duluth, GA 30096 770-476-2535 770-564-2726 “4 Good Reasons For Making Funeral Arrangements in Advance”

Sunday, January 7, 2018 • 5A

gwinnettdailypost.com

A young girl and her beloved Georgia Bulldogs It was an undeniable blessing when I, a college kid and part-time sports writer, was given the assignment to cover a University of Georgia football game. What I didn’t know at the time is that that one assignment would provide a springboard to bigger opportunities as well as giving me friendships that remain many years later. Back in those days of the 1980s, Georgia had recently won a national championship under legendary coach Vince Dooley as well as produced a Heisman winner in Herschel Walker. Alabama’s Bear Bryant had retired — then up and died four weeks later — before I arrived on the scene. In his place came Ray Perkins, a tough, non-smiling man who, at times, could make Nick

player. The difference is that I was in a skirt and heels and was picked up and dusted off by Atlanta television broadcaster, Bill Hartman, whose father, Bill Sr., was a former All-American and assistant Georgia coach. Ronda It was the only rough Rich encounter I had while covering SEC football. A Saban look like Mr. Con- petite girl in the presgeniality. ence of athletic giants. Within a year, I became They all, particularly a fulltime beat reporter Coach Dooley, treated me for the Bulldogs — mak- with respect and courtliing me the first woman ness. Only twice can I to cover an SEC footrecall another female ball team full time. That reporter in the press box meant Tuesday afterof a SEC football game noon practices and press I was covering. One was conferences and Saturday a reporter who normally games both in Sanford covered ACC but who Stadium and on the road. had been called into duty Like Saban, who was for the day. Another was knocked to the ground a features reporter who during the Clemson game, was assigned a tailgating I was once accidentally story. tumbled by a Georgia Claude Felton was the

sports information director at Georgia back then — and still is now. To this very day, my heart softens at the mere mention of his name. He treated me with kindness and steadfastly saw that I was given equal treatment with the experienced, cigarette-smoking, beer-drinking guys who were my counterparts. To eliminate any problem with “locker room” interviews, Claude would query each reporter in the press box during the end of the third quarter and ask which football players we wished to interview postgame. Halfway through the fourth quarter, Claude assembled us and marched us down to the sidelines to see the final few moments of the game, then into a common area outside the locker room where the requested players waited

It was so easy. So fair. So without controversy. It was from the Georgia sideline that I stood close by to Kevin Butler as he kicked a record-breaking field goal — a stunning 60-yarder — to beat the No.2-ranked Clemson Tigers in the final second of the game. I followed the Bulldogs to Dallas, Texas, where they met the secondranked Texas Longhorns for the Cotton Bowl. All week, I had been the only female to attend the daily press conferences of Dooley and Texas’ Fred Akers. It wasn’t being the only woman there that made me proud. I was proud of the entire week’s wardrobe of new wool suits and silk blouses that Mama had sewn for me, all with matching high heels. Since Georgia was

picked to lose by no less than 10 points, I wanted at least to look good. But that day, I learned a great lesson: that, on any given day, an underdog can win. The Bulldogs thrilled their fans with a 10-9 win and upset the entire national championship rankings. Vince and Barbara Dooley remain two of my dearest friends. I still adore Claude Felton. And once I even saw Ray Perkins smile when he opened the door for me at a SEC gathering in Birmingham and asked, “How are you, young lady?” It was all such a blessing. Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of “Mark My Words: A Memoir of Mama.” Visit www.rondarich.com to sign up for her free weekly newsletter.

HHS provides holiday gifts for 1,250 seniors Five local officials By Curt Yeomans

Gwinnett County Health and Human Services Lawrenceville Senior Center received about 150 gifts for senior participants at their annual holiday party Dec. 15. Health and Human Services and Friends of Gwinnett Seniors partnered with the community to provide approximately 1,250 local seniors home and personal care supplies for the holidays. (Special Photo)

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

It may not have exactly been under the tree or delivered by Santa, but about 1,250 senior citizens recently received a holiday gift from county officials. Gwinnett County Health and Human Services worked with community partners to put

CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE Schedule of Expenditures of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 2017 Issue for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 Original Estimated Cost Administrative Facilities

Current Estimated Cost

126,686 $

Prior Years’ Expenditures

126,686 $

Current Year Expenditures

23,455 $

Total Expenditures $

23,455

Cultural Facilities

15,833,640

Parking Facilities

3,905,613

Recreational Facilities

1,055,669

12,065,276

70,974

32,986,884 $

94,429 $

Transportation Improvements $

94,429

The City of Lawrenceville entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for the use and distribution of the proceeds generated by the 2009 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum. The City is required to issue an annual report of original estimated cost, current estimated cost, prior years’ expenditures, current year expenditures, and the total amount expended for each project listed in the resolution. These funds will be expended on these projects until complete. 526761-1

together gift boxes filled with home and personal care items for the elderly residents. It was part of a holiday gift bag program that has been going on for more than 15 years, officials said. Friends of Gwinnett Seniors has served as the program’s sponsor for two years and more than 10 community partners donated items, money or volunteers to help with the gifts and distribution. “Our seniors really appreciate how the community comes together to show that they care about them during this time of year,” Gwinnett County Health and Human Services Centers Manager Vivian Gaither said in a statement. The gift boxes included blankets, towels, socks, gloves, detergent, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels and non-perishable food. The seniors who received the gifts rely on either the division, local cooperative ministries or the Lawrenceville Housing Authority for help. The Health and Human Services division said it provides services to about 900 of the seniors who received gift boxes. About 300 of them receive help from one of the six cooperative ministries in the county. The Lawrenceville Housing Authority provides services to about 70 of them, and about 50 live in extended-stay hotels.

named influential By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Five of the 100 most influential Georgians — according to a list published by Georgia Trend magazine — have ties to the Gwinnett County area. The magazine published its list of the top Georgians in its January edition, in which it also named Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry the Georgian of the Year. The annual list has in recent years also included a Notable Georgians list. “As we celebrate 20 years of honoring the state’s most influential, we have included many of the usual suspects — politicians, CEOs, college presidents — but we’ve also added a number of new names and faces to the list,” the magazine said in an explanation of the list. “All are people who have exhibited the character necessary to inspire, challenge, lead — and influence us.” Officials with Gwinnett ties who made the “Influential Georgians” list include county commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett Chamber President Dan Kaufman, Atlanta Regional Commission Chairman Kerry Armstrong, Loganville resident and State Road and Tollway Authority

Executive Director Chris Tomlinson and state Senate Minority Leader Charlotte Steve Nash Henson, D-Tucker, whose senate district extends into Gwinnett. MeanDan Kaufman while, the Notable Georgians List includes Duluthbased state Senate PresiKerry dent Pro Armstrong Tempore David Shafer, Partnership Gwinnett Chief Economic DevelopChris ment OfTomlinson ficer Nick Masino, Lilburn resident and U.S. Attorney BJay Pak, and U.S. Rep. Hank Steve Henson Johnson, D-Ga., whose district includes southern Gwinnett.

CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE

Schedule of Expenditures of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

Schedule of Expenditures of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax 2009 Issue for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017

2014 Issue for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017

Original Estimated Cost

Current Estimated Cost

Prior Years’ Expenditures

Current Year Expenditures

Original Estimiated Cost Total Expenditures

Parks & Recreation

(Including Historical Preservation and Cultural Arts)

$ 1,495,407

$ 517,445

$ 509,913

$ 1,027,358

Transportation Improvements

13,458,662

11,658,662

3,783,854

6,526,070

10,309,924

$ 14,954,069

$ 13,154,069

$ 4,301,299

$ 7,035,983

$ 11,337,282

The City of Lawrenceville entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for the use and distribution of the proceeds generated by the 2014 Special Purpose Local

Roads Streets & Bridges

11,334,450 $

Current Estimated Cost

Prior Years’ Expenditures

Current Year Expenditures

7,042,462 $

5,218,507 $

Total Expenditures

215,757 $

5,218,507

Public Safety Facility & Equipment

6,900,000

6,418,109

Recreational Facilities

4,400,000

Water

2,408,353

1,919,056

25,042,803 $

19,779,627 $

215,757 $

17,955,672

17,955,672 $

The City of Lawrenceville entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County

Option Sales Tax referendum. Per O.C.G.A. 48-8-122, the City is required to issue an annual

for the use and distribution of the proceeds generated by the 2009 Special Purpose Local Option

report of original estimated cost, current estimated cost, prior years’ expenditures, current

Sales Tax referendum. The City is required to issue an annual report of original estimated cost,

These funds will be expended on these projects until complete.

526763-1

year expenditures, and the total amount expended for each project listed in the resolution.

current estimated cost, prior years’ expenditures, current year expenditures, and the total amount expended for each project listed in the resolution. These funds will be expended on these projects until complete.

526762-1

6A • Sunday, January 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

Clydesdales visit Gwinnett Hice, Sewell

bet barbecue over title game

From Staff Reports People turned out in droves last year when the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales visited Gwinnett, and it was the same this past weekend as the horse team visited the county. On Saturday, a team of Clydesdales pulled their iconic wagon around the parking lot at the Kroger in Sugar Hill as hundreds of people looked on. It was the team’s second appearance in as many days in Gwinnett, both in support of Kroger, according to Bo Bebeau, vice president of national retail sales for Eagle Rock Distributing Company. Bebeau said the team appeared at the Dacula Kroger on Friday night. The same team also appeared at the

By Curt Yeomans

impending proclamation of ‘How For Georgia and Ala’bout them Dawgs?’ bama players, there are and enjoya trophy and championing some ship rings on the line in Jody Hice Alabama Monday’s College football barbecue,” Playoffs National ChampiHice said. onship Game. “Glory, For fans of the two glory to schools, bragging rights ole Georare on the line. gia!” But for U.S. Reps. Jody The Budweiser Clydesdales appear at the Sugar Hill Kroger as part of a promotion But if Hice, R-Ga., and Terri Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup) Alabama Sewell, D-Ala., what may Citrus Bowl last week, he made a couple of appearas the signature draw of the be the most delicious prize Terri Sewell wins the said. ances in Gwinnett, drawing Lawrenceville Christmas game, Hice has to wear an is up for grabs: barbecue. Last year the Clydesdales large crowds while serving Parade. Alabama tie and a houndHice and Sewell’s ofstooth hat, like the one fices announced the pair Bear Bryant wore when had placed a friendly he led the Crimson Tide, bipartisan wager on the and shout “Roll Tide” on national title game. The loser has to wear the colors the Capitol steps. He also By Trevor McNaboe of the winning team, cheer has to deliver Georgia turnout, and it has.” trevor.mcnaboe barbecue — the restaurant for that team on the steps Walmart co-managers @gwinnettdailypost.com was not named in the press of the U.S. Capitol and Jorge Tinoco and Jenny deliver barbecue from their release — to Sewell. Tanner said there was an Monroe resiCollege football’s latest “This Monday, the only excitement and buzz around state to their colleague. dent Danny national champion will “I applaud my colleague thing sweeter than the taste the store with the trophy Nelson, who works in of Alabama Dreamland be forever immortalized for her confidence in her arriving. LawrencevMonday by holding the team, despite facing an all- ribs will be the taste of “Customers absolutely ille, poses College Football Playoff love when we do events like star team of winners in the victory when the Crimson with the Tide takes home their 17th National Championship Dawgs, led by the incomthis,” Tanner said. “We’ve National national title,” Sewell said trophy. On Friday, visitors parable Kirby Smart, SEC had a lot more people come Championin a statement. “I look forto the Walmart in Suwanee Freshman of the Year Jake to this than the Dale (Earnship Trophy. ward to seeing Rep. Jody got their chance to pose with hardt) Jr. event we had a few Fromm, and the dynamic (Special Hice wear the Crimson and college football’s top prize. duo of Sony Michel and years ago.” Photo) From noon to 2 p.m., Nick Chubb,” Hice said in White on the Capitol steps With the University of and yell, ‘Roll Tide!’ hundreds of people walked a statement. Georgia’s campus only 50 “There will be no betup to the display set up by The details of the wager miles away from Suwanee, ter way to celebrate our Walmart, Dr Pepper and there was no surprise to see go like this: If Georgia nation’s greatest college College Football Playoff Every year, the trophy to 24-karat gold,” Nelson a majority of people in line wins the title game — football team than over representatives. Those getmakes the rounds. With so which is being played in said. “I saw that the trophy wearing Bulldogs gear. some Georgia barbecue ting their picture taken with many Bulldog fans in the Atlanta — Sewell has to was going to be (here) and Suwanee resident Greg provided by my friend and the trophy included Karen area, it was a no-brainer for I thought my son Charlie wear UGA apparel on the Stephens had fun in his colleague, Rep. Hice. With Edwards, a Grayson resident many of them to pay a visit would think it was cool if I picture with the trophy, pro- steps of the U.S. Capitol Alabama’s tough defense who moved to Gwinnett to see it in Gwinnett. and shout “How ’bout got my picture taken with it. ducing a toy elephant and and winning ground game, County from Jamaica. Since Danny Nelson, a Monore It was pretty neat to see up them Dawgs?” She also pretending to pull it apart. it looks like Rep. Hice may moving to Georgia, she has resident who works for has to bring Dreamland close.” “I just love the state never get to taste Alataken up a passion for UGA Armor Packaging in LawBarbecue to Hice. “We wanted to pick two of Georgia and what the bama’s Dreamland ribs! and said she had to see the renceville, said he had to “I’m looking forward places around where the Bulldogs have been able trophy. sneak away during his lunch national championship game to do this year,” Stephens to Representative Sewell’s Roll Tide Roll!” “This trophy is here and hour for a chance to see is being played,” College said. “I moved to Atlanta so I had to be here,” Edthe trophy and impress his Football Playoff representa- in 1980, the last time they EDITOR’S NOTE wards said. “When I moved young son. tive Ray Mallouk said. “Dr won a national title, so we’re The Daily Post, which has a contract in which it prints the Athens Banner-Herald, will have single copies of the Athens paper availhere, I had to start rooting “I told the folks at work Pepper felt this would be a excited to see if they can do able for sale at our Lawrenceville office Tuesday morning after the for the home team.” that’s the closest I’ll ever be great location and have a big it again.” national championship game. The front office of the Daily Post curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

CFP trophy comes to Gwinnett

If UGA wins, gear will be available XPress bus routes opens at 9 a.m.

Local Dick’s, Academy stores to adjust hours if Bulldogs claim title By Curt Yeomans

wins the championship, that is. Among the gear that will be sold when the stores open If Georgia wins the would be the official locker College Football Playoffs room national champions National Championship on hats and T-shirts, as well as Monday night, fans of the other championship gear. Bulldogs will be able to Academy Sports will run out to two local sportalso make Georgia gear ing goods chains and buy available on academy.com championship gear as soon immediately after the game, as the team celebrates on spokesman John Byczek the field. said. Officials from Dick’s “Academy Sports + Sporting Goods and AcadOutdoors is a proud partner emy Sports + Outdoors said of UGA Athletics,” Byczek plans are in place to re-open said. their stores across Georgia Dick’s Sporting Goods immediately after the game also plans to open at 6 a.m. ends late Monday to sell Tuesday — again, only if gear to fans — if Georgia Georgia wins the championcurt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

ship — to sell merchandise to fans. Dick’s Sporting Goods operates three stores in Gwinnett County. One is the Mall Of Georgia At Mill Creek store, located at 3333 Buford Drive in Buford. Another is the Peachtree Square store, located at 6050 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 450, in Norcross. The third is the North Logan Commons store, located at 4040 Atlanta Highway, on the Gwinnett and Walton County line in Loganville. Dick’s also operates a store in Forsyth County, at the Cumming Town Center shopping center, 2145 Marketplace Blvd. in Cum-

ming, and in Hall County, at Lakeshore Mall, located at 150 Pearl Nix Parkway, Suite G, in Gainesville. Academy Sports + Outdoors operates one store in Gwinnett County, in the Presidential Commons shopping center at 1585 Scenic Highway in Snellville. Academy also operates a store in Forsyth County, in the Collection at Forsyth shopping center, located at 320 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, and a store in Hall County, in the Carrington Park shopping center, located at 1140 Dawsonville Highway in Gainesville.

Alehouse owner, boyfriend charged with arson surfaced in the information that was being The owner of a Duluth provided alehouse and her live-in by busiboyfriend have been arness owner rested in connection with Delilah Delilah an arson fire that happened Marie Smith earlier in the week at the Smith, restaurant. age 57 of Duluth, and her Delilah Marie Smith, live-in boyfriend Jerome 57, and Jerome Walker, 46, Walker, age 46, of Duluth,” were arrested Friday night Gwinnett County Fire Capt. and booked into the GwinTommy Rutledge said in a nett County Jail. Each face statement. charges of first-degree arson Smith and Walker and possession of tools for remained in jail Saturday the commission of a crime. night and no bail amount “Through subsequent in- was listed. Rutledge said vestigation, inconsistencies fire investigators believe

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

financial issues may have been a “substantial motive” in the case. FireJerome fighters Walker were called to Pepperoni’s Duluth Alehouse on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard at 12:21 a.m. Jan. 2, but the fire was already out when firefighters arrived. The fire caused moderate damage to the restaurant, but it was put out by water from a melted water line that connected to a fountain

drink machine. “Fire investigators are not releasing specific information about the evidence found or the inconsistencies, but did obtain sufficient probable cause to secure felony arrest warrants charging the business owner and her boyfriend,” Rutledge said. Jail records show Walker has been a few times in the past, including child abandonment and failure to pay child support in 2009 and another failure to pay child support charge from 2015. He was also held in the jail for Covington police in 2001.

Body •From Page 1A in close proximity to where the vehicle was recovered,” off one of the lake’s boat ramps. “Although we believe it to be the body of Mr. Park, we

are waiting on confirmation from the Medical Examiner’s Office,” Pihera said. “The cause of death will have to be determined by the Medical Examiner and the family has been notified of our findings.”

On Monday, officers were dispatched to Middleton Way in Grayson after family members said Park left the home in his 2004 Hyundai Sante Fe around 1:30 a.m. to go to “an unknown store.” He never came back.

While cause of death and positive identification of the body will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s office, Park was known to have a medical condition and had not taken his medicine since his departure.

to change Monday By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Commuters who use the XPress bus service to get in and out of Atlanta will need to adjust their schedules Monday as the state alters transit operations due to rain and other factors, such as the College Football Playoff National Championship game. State officials, along with their counterparts in the Fulton County and city of Atlanta governments, announced Thursday that they would close offices early Monday. City offices will close at 2:30 p.m., while county and state offices will close at 3 p.m. As a result, the State Road and Tollway Authority, which runs the XPress bus service, announced Friday afternoon schedules would be changed for that day only. “A modified schedule means that all coaches are running; however, the scheduled pickup times for Downtown and Downtown/ Midtown routes will move up one hour,” SRTA officials said in a statement. “Wait times may be affected due to expected heavy traffic volumes. We ask for our

•From Page 1A

customers’ patience.” Officially, Gov. Nathan Deal’s office only mentioned expected freezing rain moving through the area in its statement on the early closings. The Department of Public Safety warned drivers on Friday, however, that schools, the convening of the General Assembly, the championship game and an expected visit by President Donald Trump combined with the rain will create “ridiculous traffic” in Atlanta. Riders who use the 400, 413, 416, 419, 426, 430, 432, 440/441, 442, 453, 463, 476, 480 and 490 XPress routes are expected to be affected by the one-day change. XPress schedules can be found at www.xpressga.com/ commutertools/#schedule. Officials said riders should monitor xpressga. com, the Xpress Facebook page, @XpressGA on Twitter and local media outlets to stay on top of service updates as they are announced Monday. They also said the Customer Service Call Center will be open until 8:30 p.m. and can be reached at 844-977-7742. Telecommuting was encouraged as well if riders have the ability to do so.

Fans

it was a great trip,” Carver said. “I graduated before they won last time, so this is a chance of a lifetime. So yes, we’re going to the game Monday night.” While tickets have been publicized to go at a minimum for $2,000, Carver said

as a season ticket holder he was able to get tickets for less and, despite the price, the experience is worth it. “I’ve been faithful to the Dawgs and early on couldn’t go to games because of work,” Carver said. “The last 15 years we haven’t missed a home game. It’s our hobby in the fall.”

gwinnettdailypost.com

WORLD University tracks fate of detained student protesters The University of Tehran is working to track and secure the release of its students who were arrested for taking part in recent anti-government protests in Iran, according to the semiofficial Iranian Students’ News Agency. “A committee has been established to follow up on and track Tehran University’s detained students’ situation. Our aim is to work with relevant authorities and facilitate the quickest release and return of those students to their studies and family embrace,” Majid Sarsanghi, the University of Tehran’s deputy chancellor for cultural affairs, is quoted by the news agency. It’s not clear how many students have been arrested in connection with the protests, which broke out more than a week ago. At least 21 people were killed, many in clashes with security forces trying to quell the rallies.

Planes collide on airport tarmac; fire causes evacuation Two commercial planes collided on the ground Friday night at Toronto Pearson International Airport, sparking a small fire and prompting the evacuation of dozens of passengers, the city’s airport authority said. A Sunwing Airlines aircraft backed out while being towed, striking a WestJet Airlines plane that had arrived from Cancun, Mexico, and was waiting to proceed to a gate, officials said. There were 168 passengers and six crew members aboard the arriving airplane, according to Lauren Stewart, a WestJet spokeswoman. No passengers or crew members were aboard the Sunwing aircraft, the airline tweeted. A “ground handling service provider,” was towing the plane, it said.

Sunday, January 7, 2018 • 7A

world&nation Ice storm expected after weekend By Nicole Chavez and Joe Sterling CNN

Just as weary emergency crews and homeowners ventured into the cold to clean up after a “bomb cyclone” rumbled across the Northeast, an ice storm is expected to blanket some Eastern and Midwestern cities as the week begins. The new storm could be widespread, affecting such cities as Chicago, Cleveland, New York and Atlanta, from today into Monday until normal and even abovenormal temperatures prevail in the middle of next week. Whipping winds of 20 to 30 mph and below average temperatures remain this weekend and are expected to cause plenty of headaches such as more power outages and flight cancellations. “Suffice to say, it will be a brutally cold weekend,” the National Weather Service said. “But some relief is in sight heading into early next week.” The misery extends from North to South. This week’s storm dumped more than a foot of snow across 10 states, deluged streets in Massachusetts with icy water and is now bringing extremely strong northwest winds and frigid arctic air to the United States. In Scituate, Mass., this week’s nor’easter damaged cars and structures and

NATION Trump defends his sanity amid questions about his mental state

President Donald Trump, coming off a week of heightened scrutiny over his mental health, sought to put the topic to rest Saturday by declaring himself extraordinarily intelligent and undeniably right in the head. By personally inserting himself into the debate, however, Trump did little to quiet what has become a consuming question in Washington: Hurricane death Is Trump’s mind sound review raises enough to govern? The series of three tweets questions in came early Saturday from the Puerto Rico frozen woods of Maryland, A newly ordered govern- where Trump is huddling ment review of the deaths in with Republican lawmakers Puerto Rico since Hurricane at Camp David, apparently Maria is already coming in response to allegations under fire because the man contained in a damaging new leading it has staunchly book about Trump’s first defended an official tally year as president. widely believed to be low. After a night of polite soAn executive order cial interaction that included signed by Gov. Ricardo a screening of the circus Rosselló on Thursday musical “The Greatest Showdirected the island’s public man,” Trump went to bed safety secretary, Héctor M. seeming cheerful, aides said. Pesquera, to head the 90By morning, however, day review of the death toll he felt compelled to defend since the September storm. the state of his mind. Trump The secretary, who has alleged that his critics were overseen the official count, “screaming mental stability has defended it based on and intelligence” as compenthe information received to sation for a Russia investigadate — despite mounting tion that has, thus far, failed evidence that Puerto Rico to produce evidence that he has vastly undercounted or his associates colluded storm-related deaths. with Moscow. The government maintains 64 people died as a re- Trump says he sult of the hurricane, which slammed into the Caribbean believes in talking island, tearing roofs from with North Korea homes and cutting power President Donald Trump and water service for millions of people. told reporters Saturday at — From wire reports Camp David that he’s open

PEOPLE Former astronaut Young dies at 87

Former astronaut John Young, a NASA trailblazer whose six journeys into space included a walk on the moon and commanding the first space shuttle flight, died Friday after complications from pneumonia, NASA said Saturday. He was 87. “NASA and the world have lost a pioneer. Astronaut John Young’s storied career spanned three generations of spaceflight; we will stand on his shoulders as we CNN meteorologists say more than 110 million people are under a wind chill warning look toward the next human or advisory. Wind chills may cause frostbite in as little as ten minutes. (Photo: CNN) frontier,” NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot said. left boulders and sand on ment, and it isn’t due to “Based on the latest Young, a former Navy flooded roads, CNN affiliate reopen until 7 p.m. Monday, forecasts, overnight tempilot, was part of the second WBZ reported. Throughaccording to the Federal peratures should go below group of astronauts the space out the region, stories of Aviation Administration. zero degrees over most of dramatic rescues emerged, “They will have to wait New England with perhaps agency hired, brought aboard in 1962 to add to the original and residents pondered the until Mother Nature warms even some 5 to 10 degree Mercury Seven who’d been repairs they need to make. them up enough to melt the numbers all the way into selected three years earlier. “I’ve got some work to snow and the ice naturally,” North Carolina.” do in the spring,” said Mark Chinchar said. The wind chill factor Bramblett, who evacuated The National Weather Millions were experienc- Rivers: Meyers his home in Scituate. Service said the highs ing frigid wind chills this must address Temperatures plunge Saturday afternoon were to weekend, from the Great harassment at below average be around 20 to 30 degrees Lakes to New England. At airports in New York, below average in many locaWind chill is the perGolden Globes Philadelphia and the Wash- tions, and daily temperature ceived temperature that Ahead of Sunday’s ington area, more than 1,000 records were expected to be people and animals feel Golden Globes, Melissa flights were canceled Friday, broken. when exposed to the eleCNN meteorologist Allison “Expected highs will be ments. Or as meteorologists Rivers of “Fashion Police” said host Seth Meyers must Chinchar said, though in the single digits across say, it’s the “feels like” “address the elephant in the that number had dropped the lower Great Lakes down temperature. room” — sexual harassment considerably by Saturday, into Ohio. Meanwhile, read“As wind increases in in Hollywood. according to the tracking ings in the teens are likely speed, it increases the rate Asked Saturday by site Flightaware.com. from Washington, D.C., of heat loss on your body, In Charleston, S.C., 5 up to New York City with making you feel colder than CNN’s Michael Smerconish how Meyers should apinches of snow and ice shut single digits up into coastal it actually is,” CNN methe airport, which lacks ice New England,” the weather teorologist Derek Van Dam proach his opening monologue in a post-Weinstein and snow removal equipservice said. said. era, Rivers, the daughter of late comedienne Joan Rivers, said she thought it would be mented immigrants who were brought into the coun- “challenging.” “You have to go there, … try as children, to remain. but what is half the audience The Trump administration announced in September that going to laugh at, and what it was ending the Obama-era is half the audience going to program, but gave Congress find offensive?” she said. “We’re living in a time several months to act before recipients begin to lose their where if you say anything, you’re condemned. If you protected status in March. don’t say anything, you’re condemned. We can’t seem Ron Paul says to have a civil conversation President Donald Trump responded to claims in a new book about his mental stability with a series of tweets Sessions should about any of this, and I think calling himself a “very stable genius.” The second of the be fired over his this is going to make everytweets is pictured. (Photo: CNN) marijuana decision thing from the red carpet to the show to the post shows Ron Paul, the former to the wrap-up shows very to talking with North Korean When asked by a reporter complicated.” leader Kim Jong Un. if he would meet with Muel- GOP congressman and “Sure, I always believe ler if requested, Trump said, onetime presidential canin talking,” he said. “But “yeah,” but then immediately didate, called on Attorney Judge permits General Jeff Sessions to we have a very firm stance. deflected to say there was step down Saturday after he lawsuit against Look, our stance, you know “no collusion” between his what it is. We’re very firm. campaign and Moscow in its moved this week to rescind CBS by brother of the Obama-era policy of But I would be, absolutely I alleged efforts to influence JonBenét Ramsey restricting federal enforcewould do that. I don’t have a last year’s election. Trump A Michigan judge ment of marijuana laws problem with that at all.” did not clarify his remarks. declined to throw out a in states where the drug is When asked by a reporter “Just so you understand, defamation lawsuit brought legal. if that meant Trump doesn’t there’s been no collusion, against CBS by Burke Sessions’ action essenneed any prerequisites to there’s been no crime, and Ramsey, the brother of meeting with North Korea, in theory everybody tells me tially shifts federal policy from the hands-off approach JonBenét Ramsey, accordTrump said that wasn’t what I’m not under investigation ing to a court document filed adopted under the Obama he meant. — maybe Hillary (Clinton) Friday. administration to unleash“It’s not what I said at all,” is, I don’t know — but I’m At issue is a two-part ing federal prosecutors to he said. “(Kim) knows I’m not,” he told reporters. documentary series that decide individually how to not messing around. I’m not prioritize resources to crack CBS aired in 2016 about the messing around. Not even a Trump: I want mysterious death of 6-yeardown on pot possession, little bit. Not even 1 percent. DACA if it comes distribution and cultivation old JonBenét. He understands that. At the Burke Ramsey, who was 9 of the drug in those states. with border wall same time, if we can come years old at the time of JonCurrently, recreational up with a very peaceful and President Donald Trump Benét’s death in 1996, says marijuana is legal in eight very good solution, we’re reiterated Saturday that he that the CBS series injured states and the District of working on it … with a lot wants to work with Demohis reputation by falsely Columbia. Twenty-two of people.” crats to find a permanent states also allow some form insinuating he committed legislative solution to allow the crime. JonBenét’s death of medical marijuana, and Trump appears those protected by the Deremains unsolved and the 15 allow a lesser medical willing to meet ferred Action for Childhood marijuana extract. investigation is still open. Ramsey sued CBS, along with Mueller team Arrivals program to stay in Paul told CNN’s Michael the country, but only if it Smerconish that Americans with the production company and contributors behind President Donald Trump comes with a long-promised should have a choice on appeared to say Saturday border wall and changes to marijuana use, and he called the series, in a Michigan he’s still willing to meet the immigration system. Sessions’ actions “unconsti- court in December 2016. He was seeking at least $250 with special counsel Robert Speaking from Camp tutional.” Mueller’s team over the Rus- David after a meeting with “He represents something million in compensatory damages and $500 million in sia investigation during an Republican leaders, Trump that is so un-American, as punitive damages, according exchange with reporters at said he wants the program, far as I’m concerned,” the to the complaint. Camp David, saying there’s which has prevented the de- Texas libertarian said. — From wire reports been “no collusion.” portation of young undocu— From wire reports

Tech exec helps raise $100K for Roy Moore accuser By Sara Ashley O’Brien CNN

The internet is rallying to help a Roy Moore accuser rebuild after a fire destroyed her home this week. Tina Johnson had said failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore grabbed her on the buttocks in 1991. Silicon Valley tech executive Katie Jacobs Stanton quickly helped raised tens of thousands

Must read of dollars for Johnson through a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign. Stanton, a former executive at Twitter, is the chief marketing officer at genetic testing startup Color Genomics. She told CNNMoney that she read about the fire at Johnson’s home on Twitter and swiftly took action. The account, set up Friday,

exceeded its fundraising goals of $10,000, then $20,000 then $40,000 in just a few hours. A new donation target was set for $100,000, and met shortly after it was increased Saturday. “It’s important to support women who are bravely using their voices to make the world better for other women,” Stanton said. “I was really upset to see the news about her home today. Money won’t erase what happened, but I truly hope it will

help.” Stanton previously worked at Google and served as a director of citizen participation for the Obama administration. The campaign represents a new dimension for the #MeToo movement, which went viral after allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light in October. People are now rallying by making tangible support for an alleged victim. Stanton said she has experi-

enced sexual harassment in her own career but has not been a “loud voice” in the movement. “I’m inspired by the courage of women like Tina.” Johnson lost the home where she has lived for the past 10 years with her husband and 15-year-old grandson. Alabama authorities said arson was being investigated. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office said there doesn’t appear to be a connection to the allegations against Moore.

8A • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

Planning Commission postpones town home decision curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

ented community between Lake Lanier and the Shoal Creek Water Filter Plant on Buford Dam Road was tabled until Feb. 6. A public hearing was previously held on the project, but officials said another hear-

ing may be held in February because the developer, CKK Development LLC, is working on a new proposed layout after some residents raised concerns. A hearing on a 422-unit retirement community pro-

posed to be built on Webb Gin House Road has been tabled until Feb. 6 because officials at the Atlanta Regional Commission and the State Road and Tollway Authority/Georgia Regional Transportation

Authority are working on a Direct Regional Impact study. A public hearing on a proposed 112-home neighborhood near Mountain View High School until Feb. 6 as well.

PRESENTED BY

STATE

OF THE

REGION

ADDRESS

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the intergovernmental coordination and planning agency for the 10-county metro Atlanta area, including Gwinnett. Gain insight from ARC Chairman Kerry Armstrong.

Kerry Armstrong Chairman

Tuesday, January 16 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta 526570-1

least six, but the developer is pushing to be allowed to stick with the 49 figure. Since the Planning A decision on whether Commission is a recomto allow 49 town homes to mending body only, it be built on 6.17 acres of does not have the final say land on Highpoint Road on whether the developjust outside the Snellville ment is approved. That city limits was tabled authority resides with the Wednesday after some Board of Commissioners residents raised concerns who cannot take up the about its potential effect matter until after the Planon the area. ning Commission makes The Gwinnett County its recommendation. Planning Commission When the Planning held a public hearing on Commission convenes to the proposal this week, make a recommendation but it is holding off on in February, however, it making a recommendation will not take new public to county leaders until its comment at that meeting. Feb. 6 meeting. Spartan As a result, residents who Investors 1 LLC wants the have concerns about the land, which is owned by development must contact former county commission planning commissioners Chairman Wayne Mason, before then to express their rezoned from an office thoughts on the proposal. zoning to a town home Residents who spoke at zoning. this week’s Public Hearing “When you look at the expressed concerns about land use and considering increased traffic, its impact development patterns on on stormwater runoff and Highpoint Road, adjawhether it’s possible that cent and existing properthe town homes could ties, and then the ability ultimately become rental for this property to be properties. a transitional use off of “These variances that Highpoint Road, I think have been requested will we are compatible with reduce the spirit of Gwinthe existing development,” nett County regulations Spartan Investors attorney that protect homeownShane Lanham said. ers and their property,” “We are compatible Snellville resident Amelia with the policies of the Crawford said. land use plan and would The proposal was one provide a development of several items on the that’s actually less intense Planning Commission that what it’s currently agenda that the Daily Post zoned for.” highlighted in a series of Planning Commission stories last week. Chairman Chuck WarOne of the other projbington said the item was ects, a 146-home seniortabled to give planning oriented subdivision on commissioners, the de41.8 acres at the 500 and veloper and area residents 600 blocks of Cooper time to discuss some Road and the 2800 block issues and concerns about of Langley Road near the project. County PlanGrayson was approved ning and Development after a hearing that lasted staff want the number of about 15 minutes. town homes reduced by at A 95-home senior-oriBY CURT YEOMANS

R E G I S T E R T O AT T E N D :

GwinnettChamber.org

SPECIAL MOVE-IN INCENTIVES

L E AV E THE WO R R IE S.

Live the life.

You’re invited!

S N E A K P R E V I E W TO U R SAT U R DAY, JA N UA RY 1 3 , 2 01 8

•

A R B O R T E R R A C E H A M I LT O N M I L L W E D N E S DAY, JA N UA RY 24 , 2 01 8

N O O N -2 P. M . Come get an exclusive first look at our new independent living community, now ready for move-in. With a variety of options available, including 11 freestanding cottages, Arbor Terrace offers a beautiful, carefree retirement lifestyle filled with services and amenities, and free of chores and worries. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine and a tour.

526792-1

Space is limited, so RSVP today to (770) 285-1626 or online at arborcompany.com/ hamiltonmill-il.

3 5 7 7 B r a s e l t o n H i g h w a y, D a c u l a , G e o r g i a 3 0 0 1 9

•

ArborHamiltonMill.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • 9A

gwinnettdailypost.com

sunday spotlight

CROSSWORD PUZZLES

COMICS

13A

OPINION PAGE 12A

13A

Far left, this acrylic painting by Charlotte Howerton, titled “Reminiscing,” is part of one of four traveling art exhibits that will head around Gwinnett County this year to help mark the county’s bicentennial. At left, this oil painting by Peggy Sullens of the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse is part of one of four traveling art exhibits that will head around Gwinnett County this year to help mark the county’s bicentennial. (Special Photo)

Art on the go BY CURT YEOMANS

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

5500-1

Celebrations of 200 years of Gwinnett County history, shown through visual mediums, are coming to the county’s neighborhoods. The county recently announced it is launching a four-part traveling art exhibit that will tour the county throughout its bicentennial year. The tour kicks off Jan. 16 and, for the most part, change locations every three months — the only exception being the final leg, which will last two months and end a few days after Gwinnett’s 200th birthday. There are four different

BICENTENNIAL

Note: This story is a part of a weekly series highlighting the county’s bicentennial.

exhibits that will be rotating through a handful of sites so at any given time they will be spread out around the community. “The Gwinnett 200 Bicentennial Art Exhibition celebrates Gwinnett’s rich history by bringing together original art, photos and book excerpts from several

Gwinnett County artists,” county officials said in a statement announcing the exhibit. The county’s Parks and Recreation staff, which is coordinating the tour, will hold a free sneak peak of the exhibit for the public at an artists’ reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. Anyone who wants to attend the reception is asked to RSVP by Monday by calling 770-822-5450 or by sending an email to Melissa. Day@gwinnettcounty.com. The exhibits that will be touring the county include See ART, Page 11A

Parks and Recreation sites hosting traveling bicentennial exhibits in ’18 ART EXHIBITION SCHEDULE JAN. 16 to APRIL 10 Charlotte Howerton Gwinnett Historic Courthouse 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville “Looking Back Through the Lens” George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee Kudzu Art Zone Artists Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake Peggy Sullens Bethesda Park Senior Center 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville

APRIL 16 to JULY 10 Charlotte Howerton George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center “Looking Back Through the Lens” Peachtree Corners Branch Library 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners Kudzu Art Zone Artists Bethesda Park Senior Center Peggy Sullens Gwinnett Historic Courthouse JULY 16 to OCT. 9 Charlotte Howerton Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center “Looking Back Through the Lens” Bethesda Park Senior

Center Kudzu Art Zone Artists Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Peggy Sullens George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center OCT. 15 to DEC. 18 Charlotte Howerton Bethesda Park Senior Center “Looking Back Through the Lens” Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Kudzu Art Zone Artists George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center Peggy Sullens Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center

10A • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar prints periodically and as space permits. Send items for the Community Calendar to calendar@gwinnettdailypost.com or the Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046. Please include event name, time and date, location, with address, phone number, and cost. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.

Jan. 15

The MLK Day Parade will begin at the Gwinnett Justice Administration building at 11 a.m. and end at Moore Middle School at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15. The Gwinnett Justice and Administration building is located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit www. gwinnettmlkparade.com.

Jan. 18

Emmaus Church is hosting an event for individuals and families to learn about becoming a foster or adoptive family from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Emmaus Church is located at 75 Maddox Road, 200, in Buford. For more information, visit www.emmausbible.com or call 678-8663332.

Jan. 20

Christ the King Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall is hosting Carmen Agra Deedy and John Mccutcheon for a Musical Children’s Performance starting at 4 p.m. Jan. 20. The event is free and open to the public. Books and CDs will be available for purchase and signing. The church is located at 5575 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners. For more information, visit www.ctklutheran.org.

Jan. 25

Gwinnett County Pub-

lic Library’s Mountain Park Branch is hosting a Resume and Interview Coaching Workshop starting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. The event is free and open to the public. The library is located at 1210 Pounds Road in Lilburn. For more information, visit www. gwinnettpl.org.

Jan. 27

Prototype Prime is hosting a book talk and signing for Brad Taylor’s new book, “Operator Down,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27. The event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Prototype Prime is located at 147 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ brad-taylor-american-author-tickets-41212054364.

Jan. 28

Gwinnett County Public Library’s Lilburn Branch is hosting a foreclosure prevention bilingual workshop starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 28. Reservations to events@gwinnettpl.org are requested for this event. The event will be presented in English and Spanish. The library is located at 4817 Church St. in Lilburn. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org.

Jan. 30

Gwinnett County Public Library’s Lilburn Branch is hosting a developmental disabilities resource fair starting at 11 a.m. Jan. 30. Learn about services that can be provided for those with developmental disabilities. The library is located at 4817 Church St. in Lilburn. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org.

Ongoing

The Ice Rink @ Sugar Hill will be open selected dates through Feb. 17.

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. The ice rink is located at 5039 W. Broad St. in Sugar Hill. For more information, visit icerinkatsugarhill.com. Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park will be open select dates through Feb. 25. For tickets and more information, visit stonemountainpark.com. The Lawrenceville Employment Assistance Program is offering monthly networking meetings the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Career and job seekers can find this event in room 300 of Gibson Hall in the First United Methodist Church. Those interested are asked to arrive early, dress appropriately and bring business cards. First United Methodist Church can be found at 395 West Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring Writer’s Groups from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday. The groups will meet at the Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, which is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Berkeley Lake. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com. Badminton will be played from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday. These badminton nights will take place at Best Friend Park, which is located at 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com. The Atlanta Hobby Robot Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon the third Saturday of every month. The club meetings will take place at Pinckneyville Community Recreation Center, which is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial

Blvd. in Berkeley Lake. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com. There will be Northeast Georgia Civil War Round Table meetings starting at 3 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. The meetings will take place at the Gwinnett History Museum, which is located at 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.org. Gwinnett County Public Library’s Buford Branch is hosting a Veterans Roundtable starting at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of each month. The round tables will have experts on Veterans resources. The library is located at 2100 Buford Highway in Buford. For more information, email cwalker@ging.org or visit www.gwinnettpl.org. There will be Gwinnoters meetings starting at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday of every month. The meetings will take place at the Gwinnett History Museum, which is located at 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com. HOOKED: Teen Volunteer Club, a service volunteer club, will meet monthly on the first Saturday of each month. The club will meet at the Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, which is located at 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com. McDaniel Marchers, a walking club, meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday and Saturday of each month. The club will meet at the McDaniel Farm Park, which is located at 3251 McDaniel Road in Duluth. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com.

The city of Buford is hosting games of Mah Jongg from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Bogan Park, 2723 N. Bogan Road in Buford. For more information, call 678457-3772. Tannery Row Ale House hosts their very own trivia nights every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. Tannery Row Ale House is located at 554 W. Main St. in Buford. For more information, visit tanneryrowalehouse. com. Eastside Hospital will host the Tiny Stitches Snellville Workshop on the second Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is located at 2160 Fountain Drive in Snellville and will be held at South Campus in Room H2U. For more information, visit tinystitches.org. Tannery Row Ale House presents Family Movie Night every Monday, and kids eat free with an adult purchase. The event will take place at 554 W. Main St. in Building E in Buford. For more information, visit tanneryrowalehouse.com. Chef’s Pantry presents a Kids’ Cooking Class from 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Classes will be led by a professional chef, and children ages 8 and up are allowed to attend. The cost is $30 per class and $100 for four. The event will take place at 3939 Atlanta Highway, Suite 105 in Loganville. For more information, call 770-466-9550 to register. The Southeastern Railways Museum presents their Space Craft Preschool Program on the second Thursday of each month. The event will take place at 3595 Peachtree

Road in Duluth. For more information, visit trainmuseum.org. The Smoky Springs Retirement Residence hosts The Greater Hall County Chapter of Georgia Council of the Blind on the second Saturday of each month. The meetings take place at 940 S. Enota Drive in Gainesville. For more information, contact Lana Carder at 770-945-5603. Stone Mountain Park hosts Dinosaur Explore at Stone Mountain Park through select dates in December. The cost will include the daily adventure pass and a $15 parking permit. The event will be held at U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain. For more information, visit www.stonemountainpark.com. If you’re interested in helping others, you can have the chance as an Abbey Hospice volunteer. Abbey Hospice is looking for volunteers from helping in the office to visiting members of the community. Abbey Hospice is located at 215 Azalea Court in Social Circle. For more information, visit abbeyhospice.com or contact Rachael Overstreet at 770464-5858. Lanier Islands will hold their Wine Cruise every Sunday at 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. The 3-hour cruise will give guests the chance to taste various wines and talk to expert winemakers along the cruise. Lanier Islands is located at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. For more information, visit lanierislands. com.

Enjoy a moment of sunshine.

525463-1

524912-1

In Florida, even winter is packed full of moments of sunshine. With 825 miles of beaches, waterfront dining and exciting night life, the Sunshine State is your perfect escape. Find your moment of sunshine at

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • 11A

gwinnettdailypost.com

Martin, Senate IT study committee release report A state Senate study committee, led by Sen. P.K. Martin, R-Lawrenceville, that looked into the state’s information technology corridors recently released its findings and recommendation. The Senate Information Technology Corridors in Georgia Study Committee held meetings around the state throughout 2017 and P.K. adopted its Martin final report Dec. 27. The committee recommended the creation of an advisory committee that would help with information technology development. “Seeing the opportunities for IT corridors around the state has been wonderful,” Martin said in a statement. “These meetings have been valuable in helping us gain insights about what our state can improve on in regards to technology infrastructure, education and economic development. “The recommendations the committee approved will be instrumental in transforming IT infrastructure throughout our state.” The recommended advisory committee would work with state officials to identify areas that could be targeted for an information technology corridors. Senate officials also said it would work with local leaders and create grant opportunities designed to spur IT development. It would also advise the General Assembly on IT economic trend and opportunities. “The (study) commit-

Political Notebook

Curt Yeomans tee found that IT corridors can bring economic growth and development to local communities around Georgia,” officials said in a statement. “The state should look at ways to work with local school districts, the Technical College System and the University System of Georgia to better prepare young Georgians for careers in emerging industries.” The study committee’s final report can be viewed at www.senate.ga.gov/sro/Documents/StudyCommRpts/ ITCorridors.pdf. Current, former legislators endorse Shafer for lieutenant governor State Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer released a long list of current and former state legislators who David are backing Shafer his bid to be the state’s next lieutenant governor this past week. The list includes a few Gwinnett County names, including former representative and current county Commissioner John Heard; Sen. P.K. Martin; Reps. Joyce Chandler, Clay Cox, Brett Harrell, Scott Hilton and Chuck Efstration;

former Sen. Clint Day and former Reps. Tom Phillips, Gene Callaway, Ron Crews, Scott Dix, Melvin Everson, Phyllis Miller, Emory Morsberger, Mike Muntean, Tom Rice, Donna Sheldon, Jeff Williams and Valerie Clark. Sen. Fran Millar, R-Atlanta, and Rep. Tom Kirby, RLoganville, whose districts reach into Gwinnett County, were also on the list. The state legislators join a long list of officials and groups that have endorsed Shafer in the race. Other backers include U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, former Sen. Rick Santorum, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Reps. Bob Barr, John Linder, Ben Blackburn and Fletcher Thompson, philanthropist and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, GOPAC, the Georgia Republican Assembly and Republican Liberty Caucus. General Assembly reconvenes this week The 2018 state legislative session will begin Monday when both chambers of the General Assembly reconvene at the state Capitol in Atlanta. The House of Representatives and Senate will meet for 40 legislative days, likely wrapping up around late March. Since this is the second year of a two-year legislative term, any legislation that isn’t passed by the General Assembly this year will die and have to be reintroduced in a later legislative term. Political Notebook appears in the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

This photo of the old Lawrenceville Fire Department was taken sometime around January 1947. It will be part of the “Looking Back Through the Lens” photographic history exhibit which will make its way around the county as one of four traveling art exhibits put together for Gwinnett County’s bicentennial. (Special Photos)

Art

•From Page 9A a “Looking Back Through the Lens” photographic history of the county, mixed media artwork created by Kudzu Art Zone artists, oil paintings by artist Peggy Sullens and artwork and book excerpts from Charlotte Edwards Howerton.

Officials said residents who attend the reception, which will be held in the historic courthouse’s Gallery Hall, will get to meet artists whose work has been included in the exhibits and enjoy refreshments. The exhibits will mainly rotate between the historic courthouse, the Bethesda Park Senior Center in

Lawrenceville, the Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center in Norcross and the George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center in Suwanee. The Peachtree Corners library branch will also host a leg of the exhibit featuring photos from throughout the county’s history from April to July.

HOLIDAY

This watercolor painting by Charlotte Howerton, titled “Woodland Waterfall,” is part of one of four traveling art exhibits that will head around Gwinnett County this year to help mark the county’s bicentennial.

Enter to win four great seats ON THE GLASS to see your Atlanta Gladiators vs Manchester Monarchs on February 18, 2018 plus giftcard.

524418-2

a $50

ENTER ONLINE ONLY AT CONTEST CENTRAL ON BY JANUARY 31, 2018!

525542-2

GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM/CONTESTS

perspectives

gwinnettdailypost.com

Todd Cline, Editor

todd.cline@gwinnettdailypost.com

Page 12 A • Sunday, January 7, 2018

Character counts, but so do results I do not make it a practice to comment on the work of fellow columnists, though occasionally some care to comment on mine, which is fine. I’m happy to help them make a living. An exception will be made here because of New York Times “conservative” columnist Bret Stephens. In an end-of-year column titled “Why I’m Still a Never Trumper,” Stephens lists the accomplishments of the Trump administration: tax cuts, deregulation, Cal more military Thomas spending, cuts for the United Nations, defeat of the Islamic State in Syria, more troops to Afghanistan, arms for Ukraine, getting tough with North Korea, recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, decertifying the terrible Iran deal, yes to Keystone, no to Paris, huge gains on Wall Street and higher consumer confidence, plus more conservative judges on federal benches, including Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court. It is a record that should delight any conservative voter, but despite it all and with promises of more to come this year, Stephens still wishes Hillary Clinton were president. Does he not realize that none of the accomplishments he lists would have been achieved had she won the election? To him and to some other establishment conservatives, deportment trumps victory. Character, he says, is supreme. Really? I’d like to see him as a character witness at a trial for Hillary Clinton who criminally mishandled classified emails but escaped indictment, not because of a change in the law, but because of a change in the wording describing her actions. Then there’s the issue of enabling her husband’s numerous infidelities and smearing his accusers. Does someone of good character do that? Stephens’ emphasis on character apparently doesn’t apply in equal measure to presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had a mistress, and John F. Kennedy, who had a series of paramours. Then there are the lies Kennedy and LBJ told about Vietnam, lies that needlessly led to the deaths of more than 58,000 Americans. Were these people known for their good character? Stephens quotes the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-NY: “The central conservative truth is that it is culture, not politics that determines the success of a society.” How’s that working out in the culture of sexual harassment, opioid addiction, a decline in educational achievement, especially among poor minorities trapped in underperforming schools, and in “entertainment,” which often borders on soft porn, not to mention the frequent use of words that generations ago would have gotten your mouth washed out with soap? Stephens then lists some of the president’s less appealing character qualities. For argument’s sake, let’s concede he’s right about all of them. Now what? Would he feel better if a well-spoken liberal were president, populating the courts with lefties who would finish shredding the Constitution, and continue abortions on demand? What about the character of liberal politicians in cities like Chicago and Baltimore where murders have become commonplace and many of those not personally affected by the carnage simply shrug and turn away? The Baltimore Sun reports there were 342 homicides in that city in 2017 — a new per capita record. Maybe the mayor has good table manners and that is enough for Stephens. What the elites detest is a Republican who fights back. Some believe the president fights dirty. Maybe he does. Does the policy end justify the political means? Not always, but neither do liberal ends justify the means they use to achieve their goals. Politics is not about manners and being thought of as nice. Politics is a nasty business. Sure, there are some who are both noble and victorious, but we haven’t seen their kind in a while. Most Republicans who are noble and deferential to Democrats get nothing in return. When Stephens was chosen as a Times columnist, many liberal readers expressed outrage. Not to worry; he’s coming your way and is bringing his good manners with him. Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.

Dawgs paint the Rose Bowl red This was one for the ages. As long as college football is played, they will be talking about this game. It has now supplanted Georgia-Florida-Miracle-on-Duval-Run-LindsayI-Broke-my Chair as the most exciting Georgia football game I have ever seen. And let me tell you something — I have seen a lot of Georgia football games. I knew it was going to be epic — so epic that I brought my lovely wife, Lisa, my three children and their spouses along for the show — and what a show we saw. We were in South Bend in September and watched the Bulldog Nation paint that town, as well as Chicago, Dawg red. That was small potatoes compared to this trip west. Los Angeles is a sprawling giant of a municipality and to get from one point of interest to another takes about an hour by car, always through heavy traffic. We went to Pasadena to watch them build the Rose Bowl floats. Red everywhere. We went to Santa Anita to watch the horse races. They had signs set up all over the venerable old race track pointing Georgia fans to a certain area — and there were legions of us there, betting on races as if we knew exactly what we were doing. At the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, there were thousands and thousands of Georgia people matching their handprints with Humphrey Bogart’s and Marilyn Monroe’s and looking for Elvis’s star on the

Darrell Huckaby walk of fame. Same on Rodeo Drive. Same at the Santa Monica pier. It was the same all over town. Dawg fans lined Colorado and Orange Grove boulevards and marveled at the beautiful Rose Parade floats and cheered lustily for the Georgia band — and for anything else that struck their fancies. One side of the street would yell “Georgia!” and the other “Bulldogs!” all along the parade route. Once or twice a badly outnumbered Oklahoma fan would shout “Boomer!” and if anyone actually responded with a “Sooner!” it was drowned out by all the barking that ensued. I had estimated that maybe 50,000 Georgia faithful would make the trip. That was low. That was really, really low. At the end of the third quarter, as night fell over the stadium and the band formerly known as Dixie Redcoats played Krypton, Dawg people from Hahira to Splitsilk and from Waycross to Hiram and points in between and beyond held up their lighted phones it was obvious that we had engulfed at least 75 percent

of the 92,000 Tournament of Roses Stadium seats. At least. But we had come for the game, and what a game we saw. Honesty compels me to admit that I wasn’t expecting to be impressed with Baker Mayfield or, quite frankly, the Oklahoma Sooner team. I had bought into the myth that since they were in that all-offense league, and Georgia operates out of the SEC, we would simply stymie their offense and run all over their defense. I was wrong — sort of — on both counts. Baker Mayfield can play. He can run it, throw it, and he runs his team. He is a brash, cocky punk, and his parents haven’t done a very good job teaching him humility and class, but the boy can play football — much better than I anticipated. He’s not a one-man, team, either. Oklahoma is fast, has a great running back and good receivers. They were a worthy opponent. Almost too worthy. When it was 31-14 with a minute or so to go in the first half I was trying to reconcile myself to the fact that we would have a long trip home and that in a couple more years we might finally have the team that could go all the way. Then the Sooners’ young coach made a colossal mistake and OK squibbed the kickoff, right into the hands of our player. We had a short field and a minute left and parlayed that into a Rose Bowl record 56-yard field goal. We were two scores down at half instead of three.

The Bulldog defense got off the bus the second half. Three and out. Punt. Georgia score. Three or four sacks in the third quarter. A couple of long runs. Some key Jake Fromm passes — primarily to Mr. Wims — and the game was tied. And then we were ahead. And then it was tied again, and then they ran in a rare Sony Michel fumble, and we were behind with only minutes left. But we came back, and the Chubb Train rolled into End Zone Station right on time, and it was overtime. Two swapped field goals later and we were in a second OT. The defense hunkered. Lorenzo blocked a kick. We handed the second ball off the second overtime to Sony Michel, and suddenly, the Rose Bowl came apart. If I live to be 100, which isn’t likely, I will never forget the pure joy of the group hug I experienced with my family. We were jumping up and down and crying and barking and wetting our pants, all at the same time. Glory! Glory! We partied afterward like it was 1980. But the season ain’t over. There is a little more wood to chop, and in the words of the immortal Erk Russell, let’s do it again — “one more time.” Look for me at the Benz Monday night. I’ll be the goodlooking guy in the red snowsuit, standing outside holding up two fingers. Darrell Huckaby is an author in Rockdale County. Email him at dhuck008@gmail.com.

Talking with Junior E. Lee about 2018 Gadzooks! Is it 2018 already? I’m not even over the Y2K scare yet. You remember Y2K. Our computers were going to melt on the first day of January 2000, and we were going to be left in the dark with no telephones and no electricity and riots in the street. As you will recall, that fateful day came and went and all our computers kept working. All except Barney, my laptop, who has turned melting into an artform, especially when I am on deadline. Barney considers Y2K a national holiday. Now, here it is 2018. Hopefully, Barney will stay in a good mood long enough for me to report to you the prognostications of Junior E. Lee, general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Georgia. Not only is Junior a muchsought observer on the body politic, he is also a pest control professional. That means he is an expert on pests be they running around the halls of Congress or roaming around in Aunt Flossy Felmer’s drawers. Junior seemed none too happy to hear from me. I asked why. He said he saw where a reader who isn’t crazy about my columns opined that he was tired of hearing me talk about

to be aware of in 2018 is the effort of the people who want to tear down all the Confederate monuments to start a campaign to change the names of the 14 counties in the state named for Confederate notables. For example, he said, look for Jeff Davis County, named for the Dick Confederate States of America Yarbrough president, to be renamed Lincoln County, in honor of Abramy “cousin,” meaning Junior. ham Lincoln. There already is Junior wanted to be sure the a Lincoln County in Georgia, I reader understood that he got said, although it was named for his current position based on Revolutionary War hero Gen. merit, not nepotism. I said I Benjamin Lincoln, not Abrawould be sure the reader was ham. Well, it just shows how so informed. Junior E. Lee said hard their job is going to be, also he doubted the guy knew sniffed Junior. He doesn’t like the difference between a caucus for me to show him up. and a cricket. I said I was not I reminded Junior that going to tell him that. Amazon is looking for a second Back to business, I asked Ju- headquarters and was plannior what he thought we should ning to invest $5 billion in be looking for in 2018. He said the construction of the facilsince this is an election year ity. Atlanta’s name has been in Georgia, you will see more mentioned prominently as a posturing and strutting than site, and I wondered if he had a rooster with a barnyard full any inside knowledge of where of hens, only a rooster won’t things stood. go around promising to cut He said if Amazon liked city your taxes or curb government hall corruption, an airport that spending and refusing political can’t keep its lights on, more contributions. That shouldn’t cars on the road than fleas on come as a surprise to any of us, a dog (here goes Junior E. Lee I said, but I didn’t think roosters with his pest control analogies) would appreciate the compariand sewers that don’t work, son. Atlanta should be a slam-dunk Junior said another big issue choice. Plus, the city can brag

up a storm if that is important to Amazon. Junior said if Atlanta could suck like it can blow, it would have the Atlantic Ocean at its doorstep. I asked Junior what worried him the most as he looks at 2018. He said finding a way to keep the ticks off Arveen Ridley’s cows. I told him I appreciated that but that I didn’t think you would, and could we stick with current affairs for the moment. Junior said the Republicans had better be worried about the midterm elections. He says they seem more concerned about being ideologically correct than in getting elected and can’t seem to understand who the enemy is. Junior said if Republicans were in the pest control business, they would spend more time spraying each other than they would spraying the pests. With that, Junior E. Lee said if I had no more questions, he had to go. He had promised Aunt Flossy Felmer that he would take a peek in her drawers. The man is amazing. I kind of wish he was my cousin. You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@dickyarbrough. com; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139 or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/dickyarb.

0107_GDP_SUN_CLASS_Classifieds 1/5/2018 3:01 PM Page A14

A14 • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS GWINNETT DAILY POST– GWINNETT COUNTY LEGAL ADS PS101 AUCTION DATES JANUARY 16TH AND JANUARY 17TH NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on January 16th and January 17th the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items. PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08464 10860 STATE BRIDGE ROAD. ALPHARETTA GA 30022 (678) 513-8185 January 16th 2018 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 4031 Boyer, Scott 5008 Harrison, Jennifer 6019 Silver, Darin 6051 Richardson, Naquorea 6220 Payne, Jesse 6423Harris, Pastor Tracey 7002Murry, Frances 7009Herd, Robert R PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 30024-1031 (678) 513-8185 January 16th 2018 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B305 Parker, Annie B394 O’Hara, Kirsten B489 Williams, Cristal C511 PARKS, RODNEY C5636 Novajosky, Donald C566 Zambou, Flore C5747 TRIANTIS, MANOUEL C580 Bercy, Walter C590 Thomas, Marshal PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 January 16th 2018 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B2069 Curry, Brandy B2106 Davis, Destiny PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 January 16th 2018 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00143 McDonnough, Joseph 00147 Houston, Desmond 00309 Edwards, Henry 00729 Crosby, Eric Mendoza-Olivia, 00737 Petra 00740 Heard, Don 00820 Mccaffrey, Robert 0905 Chartrand, Christian 1059 Cecil, Terry 2007 Cecil, Terry 3002 Tolliver, Michael 4001 Nelson, Rakeem 4048 Robinson, Lakita 4066 Mcmeans, Najee 4070 Hawkins, Elizabeth PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 January 16th 2018 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 139 Pierre, Patricia 215 Hinton, Krista 241Y Fortune, Jamilia 300 Brown, Steven 306 Carter, Tamontra 319 Hart, Jeffrey 337Y Jenkins, Derrick 423 Thomas, Laquanna 646 Jackson, Cynthia Kay PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 January 16th 2018 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 3047 Thompson, Joseph 3055Gaskin, Miles 4022Urmetz, Melissa 4039Acoff, Corinne 4043Wingate, Gail 5001Lachover, Barbara 5014Pollard, Cartier 5179Lockwood, Jasmine 5202Thompson, Scott 5317Banda, Brian 5424Manning, Jacinta 5436gary, jalesa 6130Rajani, Jenna 6179Traylor, Debra 6183Mccauley, Taylor PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR.. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 January 17th 2018 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS 1504Lawler, Joseph 4515Brewer, James 6010Perkins, Marchris 6014Stephens, Ashby 6018Walker, Chris 6065Walker, Ebony 6308Kim, So 6513Jones, Christianna 6516Lovett, Lucretia 7506Silva, Donta 7511Smith, Stephanie 7517Reyes, Diosy PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 January 17th 2018 10:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS A012Pearson, Bernadette A034Freeman, Kristyon A156Butts, Alonzo A173MERZIER, GAZINDY A180Georges, Daphney A192Barbour, Sayid A299Gabow, Mariam A311Davis, Nicholas A380Blanchard, John A418Hobou, Mathieu B022Bazne, Jean C539Todd, Nickia C577Gooden, Teeonnica PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08057 4474 SATELLITE BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 January 17th 2018 10:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS 0130Okon, Idongesit 0209Kwak, Dong 0225Brown, Rannie 0316Lucas, Keith 0344Walker, Ebony 0345NEgbe, Krystle 0347GHampton Erezih, Dana 0423Mckenzie, Marlene 0516Walker, Jarrrette 0528thorne, stephina 0812Jones, Regina 2103Miller, Ebony 3

3073JONES, CAROLYN 3133Brown, Pamela 3213Maya, Pablo 5184Martinez, Nelgero 6221Releford, Karl 7111Tate, Trevin PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08056 3865 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 January 17th 2018 11:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS 0121Lancaster, Mark 0130Metri, Emile 0171Dorsainvil, Steeve 0193creighton, Cordell 0223Johnson, Kashif 0251Reid, Dwayne 0256Carson, Amber 0325Tin, Tracy 0397Muldowney, Linda 0496Syphertt, Eric 0543Johnson, Nifiteria 0643Atwater, Christoper 0645Williams, Latosha 0674nasser, abdulla 0761Saeidi, Mehdi 0788Pena, Claudette 0808Brown, Rochelle 0821Huggins, Lonnie 0825Mccarthy, Rushena 0842Williams, Taj 0843Washington, Marlon P1Rivera, Natasha All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 31th day of Decemeber 2017 and 7th day of January 2018 by PS OrangeCo, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928. 929-524954, 12/31,1/7 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 on January 23 , 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 4750 Nelson Brogdon Blvd Sugar Hill, GA 30518 678-482-5022 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances. Units 803 Bruett Picklesimer 433 Candice Mounsey 317 Sheketa Hayes 669 Agapao INC 514 Sabrina Hutchins 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. 929-524925, 1/7,14 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 on January 23, 2018, at 2:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2790 Braselton Hwy Dacula, GA 30019 678-482-1715 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances. 219 Brinkley Warren Furniture, house goods Remove Added to Auction 810 Linda Benson Furniture ,Clothes, boxes Remove Added to Auction 186 Jacqueline Hill House Hold Items Remove Added to Auction 624 Raijon Nuriddin Household Goods Remove Added to Auction 664 Aaron Ford Lewis Jr Books, Boxes Home Items Remove Added to Auction 717 Asia Gordon Remove Furniture Added to Auction 732 Brett Lancaster Household Items Remove Added to Auction 179 Amanda Adams 4 bedrooms living room dining room set kids toys. 929-524936, 1/7,14 PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 4257 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30518, January 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM Jon Christopher Unit 6257 Household goods, furniture, pictures, toys Conswella Benson Unit 6206 chair, tv, mirror, large clock, suitcases, dryer Conswella Benson Unit 6202 furniture, kitchenware, clothes, electronics, pet cage, toys Barbara Alonso Unit 651 sofa, loveseat, 2 table and chairs, bedroom suite, bakers rack Thomas Gillespie Unit 6070 Misc. Household Michaela Moon Unit 8204 Household items, furniture, appliances, electronics Jason Duff Unit 715 Misc. Household Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-526810, 1/7,14 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on January 18th, 2018 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items. PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 A

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A010–Herd, Chevelle A028–bryant, chantal A102–Burchett, Rose Anna C008–Hughes, David D033–Champion, John D057–Mitchell, Derick E010–Pruitt, Jabrielle E033–Kortalla, Dorothy E050–Johnson, Mark F876–Bugg, Melanie F879–Tucker, Christopher G009–Reed, Austin PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 15–Bermudas, Dilesha 169–Jones, Ricardo 194–Chavarria, Jose 209–Powell, Bobby 232–Acevedo, Tirrell 243–Jones, Jamarcus 316–Onamuti, Starkenia 333–Flores, Lizeth 361–Rebecca, Rachelle 378–Leonard, Charicka 491–Thomas, Beverly 523–Barry, Catherine 545E–Nelson, Perry 57–Mayfield, Eugene 66–NORCROSS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 76–Spigner, Tamyka 90–Spigner, Tamyka PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1227–Bowden, Ronald 1229–Bowden, Ronald 1403–Gregson, Rhonda 2103–Gidjunis, Allison 2222–Rudolph, Marcus 2232–Emanuel, Wayne 3227–Johnson, Shaborn 3527–Reid, Derrick 4227–Bekazua, Luwawu S 4409–CamKen Consulting Inc 4417–Joyner, Reginald 4504–Engram, Alicia Lavi 4511–STEWART, ROBIN Y 4604–Isom, Derran PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B034–Mccoid, Jason B053–Humphries, Demarcus B058–hardin, cindy C040–Mercado, Laura C063–Heiskell, Felicia C066–Kaphers, Ryan D014–Howard, Byron D020–Frett, Quaneise D065–Hancock, Jamon D074–Boling, Marque E014–Madison, Valerie E025–Moore, Cameron E040–Castro, Michael E065–Bankston, Hassan E069–Whiddon, Jonathan E077–Atkinson, Bushilly E084–Oglesby, Destiney E086–Herrera, Keyara E088–kamau, bernard E118–Walker, Marcella F041–Dailey, Sherika PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28150 6770 Dawson Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 448-2130 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A104–Schulze, MEYKEL A110–Mendoza Galaviz, Flor B125–Rios, Anabel C216–lissimore, elise D145–MCNISH, AMY D165–correa, julio E160–GARCIA, JOSE PABLO F134–Samaniego, Jennifer G101–Walker, Cecelia G190–Holmes, Khoren G210–Ballard, Kevin H152–jackson, temon H161–Temetan, Tashona I108–Hardy, Angela I240–Crawford, Oniel K220–CLARK, TERRY K229–Orellana, Sindy NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on January 19th, 2018 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items. PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20489 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA. 30084 (770) 923-9400 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C052–Gray, Chasity C099–Butler, Clinton D001–SELLS, ALLYN D003–Wilson, angela D037–Salaam, Malak D038–Rivera, Blanca E021–GIVENS, REGINALD E029–Hughes, Frazier E040–Dennis, Travis E054–Grant, Hobart E058–banks, eric E061–TURNER, ERICKA E108–Perez, Joisiyerdy G027–benson, lchaunte G069–Clabo, Alex PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0109–Russell, Derrick 0206–Perez, Vinda 0215–Rawchaa, Yakira 0217–sampson, daron 0328–Wright, Ashaki 0501–Green, Kendrick 0502–Rogers, Marcus 0511–Reed, Chevis 0638–Diez, Joselyn 0719–Mcclendon, Thurayyaa 0841–CELORIO, LEIDY 0921–MARTINEZ, ROSALBA 0935–Elor, Nayida 1103–Whitlock, Nadia 1145–Pena, Alejandra PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1085–Patel, Ashok 1104–Myers, Lyndsey 1205–Jones, sylvia 1219–Sanitago, Sugey 1224–Conover, Taheerah 1283–Blassingame, Alveda 1329–Lewis, Tesfa 2015–LEWIS, TIA 2170–Huey, James 2

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 2280–Young, Andre 2339–Broils, Debra 2392–Walker, Charlotte 3043–Futrell, Kassandra 3124–Rowland, Jacquelyn 3162–Jordan, Wandakee 3171–Vaughan, Andrew 3208–Melo Rubio, Dania 3244–Trice, Angela 3262–Infante, Antonio 3282–Imani, Faizah 3373–Green, Shakiyla 3422–Morgan, Sherri C017–Fuentes, Alejandro PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A042–Jijon, Luis B002–Afriyie, Eric B036–Moody, Shawntell B050–Johnson, Netorya B051–Alvarez, Yesenia B053–Smith, Melvin B076–RICHMOND, GIGI C018–Mitchell, Michelle C046–Boger, Rebecca D017–Bates, Gecory PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A003–Bravo, Katherine B022–Scott, Jochan B038–MCCALLIE, GRAHAM B083–Bernadette, Patricia B093–OUTLER, BRIAN B097–Thompson, Alexis B128–Farmer, Dustin C001–Brown, Quanvavious C017–Myles, Benjamin C024–Turner, Ashley C099–Payne, Curtis D004–Coco, Cristina D006–hardin, michael D015–Yonko, Peter D035–Fajardo, Jamie E019–Parkin, Keisa PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-1196 TIME: 12:00 PM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B104–Webb, Carlos B120–DELGADO, STEVEN B128–Rogers, Travis C151–Robinson, Norma D222–Heyward, Denzel D245–Rodriguez, Anthony E319–Toney, Frances E354–Toney, Gabriel F400–Walker, Chris F436–Anderson, Robert F443–Paul, Jared F466–Rodriguez-Hernandez, Melvi F470–BAKER JR, WILLIAM G520–BACKMAN, THEODORA G533–Pruitt, Frank G543–Williams, Jessica All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 31st day of December 2017 and 7th day of January 2018 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928. 929-524748, 12/31,1/7

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 on January 23,2018 at 1:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2050 Gravel Springs Road Buford, GA 30519 678-492-4958 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances. Unit Tenant Name A114 Keabeh Morgan A255 Charlotte Thomas C1041 Paula Bradley C1080 Karma Smith E628 Eldin Husicic 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. 929-526812, 1/7,14 PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1172 Auburn Rd Dacula GA 30019, 770-236-0688 @ 01/23/2018 @ 3:00 PM 170: Leslie Starling- Vending machines, parts 668: Donna Evearitt- Files, Boxes 634: Chris Ragland-Household items 180: Diana Kennedy-Smallest unit available, totes, and small items 164: Joyce AcheampongBuilding material 226: Darrell Davis-Household goods 711: Kerry Wright-Clothing and Shoes 531: Carla Spencer-Furniture and household items and clothing 949: Jeanette Tate-Furniture and household items 850: Sherkia Tate-Household items 343: Franchot WestHousehold items 243: Demetri AgueroHousehold items, pool items 746: Keith Clem-Household items 152: Demico Clark-5bd rm 10x30 356: Patrick Starling-Machines and household items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-526787, 1/7,14

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Facility Address: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd NE. Sugar Hill, GA 30518, Phone: 678.482.5710 Date: 01.23.2018 Time of Sale: 10:00PM Trina Croley Unit 641 Coffee table, bed armoire sofa, household items Jared Smith Unit 757 Boxes, Furniture Zeira Torres- Lopez Unit 266 Household Goods Charles King Unit 431 Household Items Angelique Banister Unit 764 Household Items Thomas Winkler Unit 493 Household Goods Unreka Legrant Unit 490 Household Items Brittany Skipper Unit 142 Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-527044, 1/7,14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2801 Berkeley Lake Rd Duluth, GA 30096 770-856-9676 January 24th, 2017 at 1:00 PM Jessee Jessica Lynn Unit 2202 household goods Stephanie Gilmer Unit 4216 BLANK Rochelle Glenn Unit 4109 Boxes, Tubs Dong Tran Unit 4106 Household Goods Veronica Chaffin Unit 0419 household goods Louis McDonald Unit 4403 bed, microwave, household items Michael Crease Unit 0605 Household goods and clothing Jennifer Ethridge Unit 3301 bedroom apt. 2 washer,dryer,queen mattress set Jennifer Ethridge Unit 4206 Household goods julio Jaramillo Unit 0527 Office furniture Lamar Scott Curinton Unit 0310 Household Items The auction will be listed and advertised at Extra Space Storage 2801 Berkeley Lake Rd Duluth, GA 30096. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-526797, 1/7,14

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA. 30097 770-856-1130 Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Unit 2510 Stephanie Gilmer Other Unit 2512 Stephanie Gilmer Other Unit 1927 Quentrelle Singleton Furniture and household items Unit 1126 Amy Richey Household items Unit 1716 Amy Richey Furniture and decorations Unit 2518 Martisha Hardy Household goods Unit 3327 Eddie Brown Couches and a couple tables Unit 3510 Hines Arlissia Household Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property 929-527042, 1/7,14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on January 24th 2018 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items. PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 27313 1964 Rockbridge Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 879-8632 1/24/2018 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A019 Jefferson, Keoni B008 Billings, Sheldria C010 Moore, Shoshane C011 Garrett, Felicia C044 Robinson, Brittany C059 Davis, Tiffany D002 Fractious, Tracy D011 Brooks, Brandon D031 Mcgee, Ghaneya E009 Dunlap, Joann E044 Bell, Randy E068 ANDREWS, CHARLES F017 Blount, Davion F038 Gomez, Carla F042 Young, Perette F047 Davis, Keyona G029 Turman, Robert G034 Fennell, Rene All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction t

PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2534 Sever Rd. Lawrenceville GA 30043, 678492-5265 on 1/24/2018 @ 11:00AM Jose Baez Unit 1117 Household Items Alfonso Mendoza Unit 2217 Household Item ABC Auto Salvage Unit 1017 Household Items Felicia Oglesby Unit 2001 Household Items Taylor Berg Unit 3139 Household Items Darren Avery Unit 2089 Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-526789, 1/7,14

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Storage 3357 Breckenridge Blvd Duluth, GA 30096. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-526917, 1/7,14

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated January 7th and January 14th 2018 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928. 929-525456, 1/7,14

1233 Brenda Duckett household items CC060 A PA L A C H E E WOODS HOA Business Inventory for HOA 0334 Sam Bell House Hold Items 0440 Bradley Gordon tools, household items 0939 Burgess Hayes household goods 1111 Camille Powell House Hold items 0635 Keith Maclin Boxes totes furn CC086 N a t a s h a Nadeau household items 1132 Stephanie Del Rocio Vazquez TVs, Clothing, and Computers 1067 Chelsea Corena Anderson queen bed bags, Clothing 0305 Lashon Sadler household items Remove CC042 Tiara Young household items Remove CC285 Courtnie Rogers household items Remove 0519 Jorge Tobar 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. 929-525433, 1/7,14

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 at 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 on 01/25/2018 at 12:00PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770)962-4330 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances. be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. Cyrus Sumpter 134 Business $372.00 Allen Helen 527 Household $598.40 Goods Megan Carter 484 Dresser chair $461.00 table couch boxes Vincent Con167 $517.20 ley Household items Camyn Bod281 $258.00 den Queen bed, full bed, boxes Moquia Pierce 246 Bedroom Set $370.00 chair lamp Diavalo Sprag481 $414.50 gins Sectional Queen and full mattress boxes bags Deborah Ingra143 $325.45 ham 2 TV’s, washer and dryer, couch, arm chair, boxes, Quonn Ber168 $489.00 nard & Household Furniture Goods Frances Presi108 $473.00 dent Household Items Erik Malinen 210 Household $406.50 Items Douglas Soto 085 HouseHold $288.50 Goods Alexander 455 $577.90 Gallo HouseHold Goods Marlene Wade 317 clothes, kitch$243.00 en Horacio Rios 139 $417.00 Montoya household, furniture, boxes, clothes Juan Figueroa 179 Clothes $197.01 929-526780, 1/7,14 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 at 98 Hurricane Shoals Lawrenceville, GA 30046 on 01/25/2018 at 10:00 AM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 98 Hurricane Shoals Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770) 680-3688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances. 1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3564 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, Ga 30044 @ 1:00 PM, January 25, 2018 Darlene Shreeves Unit # 2091 Household Juanita Hughes Unit # 1162 Household Ebony Taylor Unit # 0321 Household Latorya Jackson Unit # E505 Household Patricia Marion-Hudson Unit # 2052 1 Bedroom, loveseat, couch, dining room with 6 chairs, W/D, boxes Traci Genesy Unit # 1151 Household Valeria Bradford Unit # D410 Household Tosja Harrison Unit # 2160 Household Paola Galvez Unit # 4067 Boxes and Table Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 929-524814, 1/7,14

GWINNETT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

LINERS PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Monday 3 pm Thursday 3 pm Friday 11:30 am

DISPLAY ADS PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Friday 3 pm Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm

To place a Classified ad please call 524852-1

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

770-236-9988

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

0107_GDP_SUN_CLASS_Classifieds 1/5/2018 3:02 PM Page A15

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • A15

Advertorial Content Sponsored By: NAMAR

NEWSS W hat IIss a W Wet et B Bar ar v vs. s. Dry Dry Bar—and Bar—and What Do es Either B elong in Y our H ome? Does Belong Your Home?

drinks,, yyou'll better cleanup.. mixing drinks er equipped ttoo handle spills and cleanup ou'll also be bett

AAss long as yyou're ou're going thr ough the tr ouble, yyou through trouble, optimizee tha thatt plumbing ou ccould ould optimiz more add-ons. You could prep area thatt ocktails tha with a few f ew mor e addons . Y ou c ould include a pr ep ar ea for f or mixing ccocktails By A Adriana driana V Velez elez either also drains (too ccapture drain. drains into into the sink (t apture spills) or has its oown wn dr ain. If yyou’re ou’re W hat is a w et bar and wha oth ar make entertaining entertaining What wet whatt is a dr dryy bar? BBoth aree designed ttoo make into way, gutters below thatt ccapture in to beer in a big w ay,, yyou ers belo w tha apture and ou could could install taps with gutt aatt home easy bbyy pr oviding an ar ea ttoo pr epare bev erages ffor or guests, guests, but the big providing area prepare beverages drips.. direct drips direct wet bar has a sink so glasses ccan an be mor rinsed. diff ffer erence is a wet difference moree easily rinsed. wet an fit one into into a TThat hat said, said, a w et bar doesn't doesn't have have ttoo be large large and elaborate. elaborate. YYou ou ccan TThe he difference diffffer erence bet ween a w et bar and dr oncept,, between wet dryy bar ma mayy seem lik likee a simple cconcept, tinyy nook nook.. tin but ther e's more more ttoo it than plain old plumbing. HHere's ere's wha wners will there's oldplumbing plumbing. whatt homeo homeowners Are Are wet wet bars outdated? outdated? w ant ttoo kknow now when they cconsider onsider ha ving want having house.. ng these ffeatures fea eatures in their house Wha et bar would yyou ou w ant one? Whatt is a w wet bar,, and wh whyy would want Wet bars ar ffer erent floor than yyour Wet aree cconvenient different onvenient if you you entertain entertainn on a diff our kkitchen, itchen, or outdoors. 1980s,, home bars became outdoors. In the 1970s and 1980s became popular as people outfitted outfitted their basements wants way basements as rrec ec rooms. rooms. Who Who w ants ttoo go all the w ay back upstairs to to mix a batch margaritas? pitcher batch, thatt batch of frozen frozen mar garitas? OOrr ttoo rinse out the pit cher ffor or another ba tch, ffor or tha matter? ma tter?

broker Realtyy GGroup Hills,, CCA, oker with Integrated Integrated Realt roup in LLaguna aguna Hills A, does GGrant rant GGerhart, erhart, a br think that wet were past.. that w et bars are are less popular today today than they w ere in the past “If personal enjoyment says Michael ys M ichael KKelczewski, elczewski, a it's worth worth itit,” t,,” sa enjoyment is the goal, goal, then it's Realtor® homeowners ut he ccautions autions homeo wners who Realtor® with Brandywine Brandywine Fine Fine PProperties. roperties. BBut want investment, makee your since it ccould ould mak your home want to to add this amenity amenity only as an in vestment, since seem dated. dated.

spaces, worth es, itit’s’s usually not w Particularly in open kkitchens itchens and living spac orth it ttoo install a outdoor become moree popular popular,r,, w wet aree mo moving alfresco NNow, ow, as out door kkitchens itchens bec ome mor et bars ar ving alfr esco as Particularly second sink when the kitchen kitchen sink is within easy rreach. each. well. creativity, backyard into miniature w ell. With With a little cr eativity, yyou ou ccan an turn yyour our backy ard in to a minia ture rresort. esort. second "Almost wet home,"," sa says "Almost no one is installing a traditional traditional w et bar in their home ys LLos os AAngeles ngeles Wet How W et bar ideas: H ow ttoo entertain entertain in style style bar designer and builder Rikki pretty unnecessary Rikki KKlein. lein. ""Wet Wet bars ccan an be pr etty unnec essary and Having Having a sink in yyour our bar means you’ll you’ll not only be able to to rinse glasses between between style entertaining." rredundant edundant ffor or the modern st yle of en tertaining."

APPLIANCES

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

FULL TIME

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 ETCHISON RD

EATONTON, GA 31024 210 RIVER LAKE DR.

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 4665 ATLANTA HWY

CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT

26 Cu. Ft., Side-By-Side, Almond, Ice Maker, $325.00. Call 770-483-4771 FIREWOOD

ALL OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE $120 “Heaping Truckload”, Stacked, Gwinnett Area. 404-805-1783

FIREWOOD Seasoned Oak & Hickory. Delivery or Pick Up. Call For Prices.

770-962-8744

MAKE OFFER! Beautiful 2.68 Acre Wooded Tract of Land. 200 feet of road frontage. Not divisible. Per planning and development mobile homes are permitted. No metal type storage container structures are not permitted on parcel. $65,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com MONROE, GA 30656 JIM DAWS RD

LAKE OCONEE Beautiful shaded lake lot with hardwoods and seawall with great views of Lake Oconee. Approximately 120 ft water frontage. Old mobile home used to sit on this property so septic is in place. What a scenic place to build your dream home or vacation home. $240,000. Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

DODGE WORK VAN, RAM 2500, 1995, 1 owner, like new, custom cabinets, loaded, V8, AC, heat, customized seats. $1995. 770-616-7399 Ford Econoline, 2008 SUPER CLEAN VANS, 83k miles with 12 month/12k mile warranties. 4 to choose from. $7850. CALL NOW! 678-322-9302

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 4433 BEAVER TREE STREET

Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

MONROE, GA FORRESTER CEMETERY ROAD

2 Communities! One on Singleton Road & One on Law’ville-Suwanee Road! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Off Street Parking. Starting @ $950/mo. B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots. 770-513-3151 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

5 ACRES WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT Beautiful 5 acre wooded lot that shares a portion of shared pond. County water is available. What a scenic place to build your dream home or vacation home in one of the most desirable school districts. $85,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE:

HOUSEMATE-Prvt entry, XL rm & closet, micro kit, lounge/dining area. $430 mo. 678-6898821/ 678-848-8872

COMMERCIAL RENTALS SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 BIRD LANE

MONROE, GA 30656

1155 Jim Daws Rd.

ACREAGE Older 4 Sided Brick Ranch Home On Wooded 39+ Acre Parcel. Family rm w/fireplace, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, laundry area, full bath and large bedrooms! 2 creeks cross the property in back. +/-1012 feet of road frontage. $242,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

Both end units and have GREAT visibility on busy Hwy 78 in Loganville, GA

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 STORY On Full Finished Basement. 5 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths $229,900 EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

SUITE 800 1,479 Sq. Ft. $2300 per month $548 per month CAM

FULL TIME ACREAGE PRICE REDUCTION! Great 32.53+/- acre tract zoned A2, perfect for livestock, farming, hunting, or build your dream home. Property has a 20 foot easement for access. Motivated Sellers, Bring All Offers! $211,445 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

FORD TRANSIT, 2013 SUPER CLEAN TRANSIT CONNECT XLT. Runs perfect, current emissions, has 12 mo./12k mile. Warranty on motor/trans. $7550. CALL NOW! 678-322-9302

HOUSES FOR SALE

SUITE 100 1,319 Sq. Ft. $1648 per month & $492 per month CAM

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE 4665 Suite 100 & 800

BROOKWOOD SCHOOLS 1.03 Acre Wooded Zoned RS180. Lot located in older established Snellville neighborhood in Brookwood Elementary School district. Water, sewer, gas and electric available but no connected at property. No disclosure. Owner purchased as investment property. Zoned RS180. $36,500 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

CONYERS•APPROX. 3000 S. F. OF OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Ready for build-out in Conyers. Connected to a thriving medical practice with ample parking & easy access off & on I-20 & Hwy 138. Call Kenneth, 770-922-9222

CLEANING TECHS Needed. Must have car & driver’s license. No wkends. By appt. only. 770-277-0200. Maid-4-You, Inc COMPUTER/IT Datamatics Consultants, Inc. Duluth, GA needs a Consultant (Software Engineer) to design and develop embedded systems for auto infotainment vertical. Will use C, C++, C#, RTOS, RTC, Design Patterns, and Enterprise Architecture. Will develop software updates using USB and Over the Air (OTA) update. Will provide services to client throughout the U.S. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications and 5 years of embedded systems experience, which includes 3 years of experience in the skill sets listed in the job description. Must be willing to travel/relocate. Must have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Send resumes to: ekta@datamatics.us CONSULTANT (ENGINEER) Datamatics Consultants, Inc. Duluth, GA needs a Consultant (Engineer) to engage in system design and engineering for automotive clients. Will specifically focus on navigation systems. Will utilize CAN protocols and IN Vehicle networking protocols. Will utilize NEO VI tools. Will provide services to clients throughout the U.S. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and 2 years of experience in the skill sets listed in the job description. Must be willing to travel/relocate. Must have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Send resumes to: ekta@datamatics.us

ENGINEERING LSI Corporation. has an opening in Duluth, GA: R&D Engineer Software 3, to develop firmware for intelligent storage controllers produced by LSI RAID Storage Group. Mail resume to: LSI Corporation, 1320 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, 95131, Attn: HR(GS). Must reference job code (DL-VM )

you ar en't sold on installing a w et bar, barr,, a dry If you aren't wet mayy be a better alternative. dry bar ma better alt ernative. spirits,, and a beverage You’ll have a dedicated dedicated spot for for barware, barware, spirits beverage refrigerator, refrigeratorr, Yoou’ll still have but without dealing with plumbing ou need is a shor counter and ccabinet abinet plumbing.. AAllll yyou shortt counter spac e. space. ""The The tr end is leaning ttoward oward a dry dry bar where where fa vorite liquors and glassw are are are trend favorite glassware artfully and conveniently conveniently displa yed," sa ys KKlein. lein. artfully displayed," says ““Most Most people no w ar abinet," Gerhart Gerhart sa ys. "Space "Space is of ten an now aree just doing a liquor ccabinet," says. often issue, and bars take take up a lot of it.” it.” issue, Keep in mind that that a dry dry bar can can be multifunctional. multifunctional. For For example, example, yyou ou ccould ould kkeep eep Keep party supplies in a cabinet. cabinet. party Another alternative alternative is simply modifying the back of your your kitchen kitchen island or a Another counter with some shelv es or rollout rollout dr awers ffor or easy ac cess. counter shelves drawers access. IInn the GGwinnett winnett County CCount ountty ar ea, the local local REAL TOR® BBoard oard is the Northeast Northeast Atlanta Atlanta area, REALTOR®

Metrro Asso Metro Association ciation of REAL REALTORS® TORS® (NAMAR). LLocated ocated aatt 2145 DDuluth uluth High Highway way (Suite (S uite B), Duluth Duluth GA GA 30097 and on the web web at at www.namar.org. www.namarr.orrg.

$2,100 $2,100 S IGN-ON BONUS BONUS SIGN-ON

Contractor specializing in masonry and hardscapes has an opening for motivated Project Manager with at least 2 years’ experience. The successful candidate will be required to have the following: Hardscape experience (pavers, concrete, etc. .) Strong project management skills Ability to drive company pick-up truck and haul equipment. Experience using equipment (mini-ex, skid steers, lulls, etc...). Computer literate with experience in MS products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc...); ability to learn and navigate new software. Comprehension and understanding of deciphering architectural and blueprint drawings.. Ability to manage multiple contracts concurrently with each potentially having different clients, vendors and subcontractors. Ability to travel 30% of time (overnight stays required). Valid driver’s license with clear driving record. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

DL Class Class A Drivers Drivers H Hiring iring C CDL Jefferson, GA Jeff fferson, G A Home Home daily! daily! N No o ttouch ouch freight freight

524658 1 524658-1

REFRIGERATOR:

Dry bar ideas: Entertaining Entertaining made easy Dry

N eed a c hange? Need change? J oin the the B enore family! family! Join Benore

MANAGER FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY

He says He sa ys one exception exception would would be a big-budget addition such as a man ccave ave or entertainment rightt in. entertainment room. room. In that that case, case, a wet wet bar might might fit righ

855-4Benore 855-4Benore

D Drop/hook rop/hook Excellent b Excellent benefits enefits

w www.benorelogistics.com ww.benorelogistics.com

Email resume to: masonryhr1@gmail. com

HOSPITALITY

NOW HIRING APPLY TODAY The Homewood Suites in Lawrenceville, GA is now hiring for multiple positions. Hotels are now accepting applications for the following positions: HOMEWOOD SUITES 1775 NORTH BROWN ROAD • Continental Breakfast Host/Hostess (Part-Time) • Room Attendant (Full-Time) All positions will be filled with selfmotivated candidates with positive attitudes! Hotel experience is a plus! Flexible schedule including weekends is a must! Complete benefits package, including 401k and profit sharing, offered for F/T employees. If this is the opportunity for you, please apply online at https://www.quali tyoilnc.com/careerscurrentopenings/#Hotel

SERVICES

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

FOREST

COUNTRY BOY TREE REMOVAL

CLEARING/GRADING /EXCAVATION

REMODELING, INC.

SMITH GRADING COMPANY SPECIALTY IN HOME SITES AND CLEARING NEED WORK Free Estimates CALL LARRY, 678-614-1230

•Finished Basements •Bathroom Remodeling •Kitchen Remodeling •Custom Cabinets •Room Additions •Garages/Carports •Screened Porches •Custom Decks •Siding All Types Call John

770-962-2071 Credit Cards Accepted

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

POWER WASHING

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

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587 Established 1989

Bucket Truck Summer Seasoned

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

Delivered & Dumped LICENSED

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

Please Recycle This Newspaper

0107_GDP_SUN_CLASS_Classifieds 1/5/2018 3:02 PM Page A16

115

116

66 71 77

91 100

105

132

107

110 119 124

128

106

125

101

104

118

123

109 117

72 78

103

114

111

120

121

126

127

129

130

133

134

E R A S

L O M A

A T A T

A R R I V E

D M A A R R E S

A B A N D O N

R A D E L Y H E E A S H O H I T D O

113

108

And the Last Shall Be First

131

102

122

76 84

O L I O

112

127.

110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 118. 120. 123. 125. 126.

99. 101. 103. 104. 106. 107.

98.

96. 97.

List of dishes Town in Italy Injure Elec. unit Poisonous substances Fall behind Baton Rouge univ. As wise __ owl Milkshake drinker!s item Prefix for heat or view Distress signal Sincere Give in Later Lopsided Thrown for __; astonished Mr. Franklin __ Diego Envoys: abbr. Manhandle Gas station chain Shoe name Spanish year WWII agcy. Egg producers Wonderment __ Arbor, MI Cheerleader!s yell Tiny

36 42

91. 94.

82. 83. 85. 87. 89.

A R S E S A L

Please apply in person at Cottrell, Inc., 2125 Candler Road, Gainesville, GA 30507, email your resume to jobapps@ cottrelltrailers.com or apply on-line at our website, www. Cottrelltrailers.com and click the “Join Our Team” link.

A G N A Y M E H S A R A M S A O N S S

•Mig Welder •Aluminum Welder •CNC Machinist •Painters •Sand Blasters •Robot Operators •Hydraulic Installers •CNC Brake Operators •CNC Saw Operators •Industrial Maintenance Technicians •Warehouse Inspectors

T O G E E R Y F O R D A I N I N G D O N E E A U S T O N G A N D A N D U E T O J E T S O N U L L A F T A P P L E A D R O I T M E S T E P S T T A B O I L S E L O A N W T O N E E P E D

Once you get hired, you are eligible for a $0.25 per hour pay raise every 30 – 45 days until you reach the top of your pay scale. If you are interested, we are currently taking applications for the following positions:

DOWN 1. Show up 2. Night flier 3. Moved 4. 20th-century U.S. First Lady 5. Go over again 6. Brew 7. Coloring 8. Pass away 9. Up __; active 10. Refrain syllable 11. __ consequence; insignificant 12. Enter 13. White-tailed eagle 14. Boundary 15. Shows courage 17. Weather forecast 18. Eastern Eur. lang. 19. Deface 20. Negative word 21. Nary a soul 26. Canonized Mlles. 29. Constructs 31. Concealed

E A R N E S T

Cottrell does not use Temporary Employment Agencies. You will be hired as a fulltime employee. After 90 days, you will be eligible to purchase medical insurance and other benefits. After you have worked at Cottrell for 5 years, you pay nothing for your medical/dental insurance, Cottrell pays 100% of your insurance premium.

by Calvin R. & Jackie Mathews

32. “__ to be in England, now that April!s there...” (Browning) 34. Calendar abbr. 36. Spider!s creation 37. Prestigious school 38. France!s Marquis de __ 39. Type of bolt fastener 40. Poetic works 41. Intl. alliance 43. __ and outs; specifics 46. Prefix for fat or sense 47. Rat-__-tat 48. __ Linda, California 49. Historical periods 51. Desert 53. Beached 56. Sixth sense, for short 58. Word with thing or body 59. Hearts and others 60. Uncanny 61. Part of summer: abbr. 63. File drawer, perhaps 64. Wander about idly 66. Dark sticky liquid 69. N N N 70. Bus depot: abbr. 71. Boy 72. Military addrs. 73. Fly lightly and rapidly 74. Pierre!s noodle 78. Magician!s word 79. Beast of burden 80. Genuine 81. Mishmash

P A H E N N O R D O S T I A O T S B N E Y H O E S A U L O T E E N G E S T A R S H A D I T O R E A R E L S P S A T R O N G R E S O A T H WA Y N E N E O N N AW S

If so, then Cottrell, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of car-hauling equipment wants you. Cottrell is increasing our production level and will need approximately 100 new employees.

John + Isaac? Pearl + Jesse? Inert gas Flow out slowly Type of plum Suffix for cold or old Slangy denials Kennedy, for one

R E L E N T

Are you tired of working as a Temporary Employee? Are you tired of not getting regular pay raises for your performance? Do you want benefits, including medical insurance for you and your family?

124. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134.

B S B A T E T I N S R O S E R T R E W E D I E C N B T E S S S M P E N N O M A S E S C N T L Y U I S A U N N A I I N A D K O W E E E S

NOW HIRING

And the Last Shall Be First ACROSS 1. Tummy muscles, familiarly 4. Paper fastener 8. Bit of butter 11. Curved molding 15. “Phooey!” 16. Slimy 17. Patrick + Glenn? 19. Dean + Fulton? 22. Decreeing 23. Jackie!s 2nd 24. Civil rights activist Parks 25. Old Roman port 27. Recipient 28. Go back to a former condition 30. Fire at 33. Org. for small companies 35. Very dry 36. Eli + Samuel? 42. __ Adams 44. __ double take; looks twice 45. Kampala native 47. Sir __ Guinness 50. Org. for Bulls and Bucks 52. Building site 54. Because of 55. Rich cakes 57. Sack 60. Suffix for eight or velvet 61. George __ of TV cartoon fame 62. Accumulate 63. Handle 65. V forerunners 67. Casual farewells 68. Joe + Thurgood? 72. Toward the rear 75. Head movement 76. Paper bigwig 77. Mac maker 79. Fragrances 84. Cries of surprise 86. Hearing organ 87. Skillful 88. Monica of tennis 89. Convalescent home nurse, often: abbr. 90. Shade tree 92. This: Sp. 93. Like Pope Pius X 95. Is hoarse-voiced 100. Jungle beasts 102. Joe + Neil? 105. “__ boy!” 108. French article 109. “You __ Beautiful”; 1974 hit song 110. Barbecues 112. Fridge brand 117. Actress Massey 119. After that 121. Mauna __ 122. Seasoning liquids

A R C O

LABORER Premier Maintenance, Inc., 465 Maltbie St., Ste 205, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 is hiring laborer for sod laying, planting, mowing, trimming, watering, digging, spreading dirt, raking, pruning, mulching, and loading and unloading materials. Lifting required up to 50lbs. On the job training. No education or experience required. Pre-employment employer paid drug test required. $13.83/ hr. $20.75 O.T. 6am2:30pm, M-F, Some O.T. & weekends may be available. 15 positions available for temporary, fulltime work. 04/01/18-11/23/18. Gwinnett County area jobsites. Transportation provided to and from area jobsites from a central Gwinnett County area pick up location. Contact Mike by calling 770-962-0632 or email resume to mikegower@ premiermaintenanceinc. com. Apply at Gwinnett County Career Center @ (770) 840-2200 Job Order #1908794706. Assistance finding and securing lodging is available. Employer will advance against pay up to $75.00/day at the end of each work day for room and board at no interest for the first 2 weeks, if needed. Workers will be provided transportation (including meals & necessary lodging) to the place of employment if the worker completes 50% of the employment period. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer. Employer will provide, at no charge, all tools, supplies and equipment required to perform the job.

FULL TIME

M A U L

FULL TIME

gwinnettdailypost.com

A M B S

A16 • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

LOOKING FOR A REAL DEAL? Don’t waste your time looking for cars that are outside your travel area!

GET YOUR NEW OR USED CAR FROM ONE OF OUR TOP LOCAL DEALERS!

greateratlantaautos.com greateratlantaautos.c atlantaautos.c

sports

gwinnettdailypost.com

SECTION B • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

DREAM ON

Georgia’s Nick Moore, far right, a Brookwood grad, has a laugh while he and his teammates are interviewed during Media Day at Philips Arena on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s National Championship Game. (Staff Photos: Jason Braverman)

Brookwood’s Moore gets shot at glory in title game By David Friedlander david.friedlander @gwinnettdailypost.com

ATLANTA — Nick Moore admits that when it comes to being part of a championship team on a higher level of athletics, he originally thought he might perhaps one day play for a chance at a World Series title. But after 31/2 years of minor league baseball, the 2011 Brookwood graduate decided to give up that dream and pursue another by walking on to play college football at the University of Georgia. Three years after that, the 6-foot-3, 250-pound junior finds himself with a

different, but just as rare, opportunity on a different athletic field. He will be part of the Bulldogs (13-1) team that will play for the school’s first national title since 1980 when it takes on Alabama (12-1) in the College Football Playoff National Championship game Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. True, Moore has no illusions about the size of the role he will play considering he has seen action in but only 10 games over the last three seasons, including just four in 2017, as a back-up long snapper and fullback. Still, having a chance to be a part of a potential na-

football, the goal for the team is to get here. Obviously, Georgia hasn’t been here in a while, but this is an experience of a lifetime. And it’s better than I thought it was going to be.” True, Moore never thought he would ever step back onto a football field after he graduated from Brookwood following a solid career as a defensive back, including being a part of the Broncos’ 2010 Class AAAAA state championGeorgia’s Nick Moore poses with the National Champi- ship team. He even had scholarship onship Trophy at Media Day at Philips Arena on Saturday offers to play Division I morning ahead of Monday’s game. football, including all three service academies, plus tional championship major “Yeah, it’s pretty nice,” other schools like Vandercollege football team is not Moore said. “I feel like bilt and Memphis. a bad consolation prize. when you come to play However, he had an

even more successful high school baseball career, good enough to not only earn All-County honors from the Daily Post during his senior season in 2011, but also be selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 30th round of that season’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Moore’s diamond career didn’t work out quite like he had hoped after hitting just .211 with 11 home runs and 75 RBIs over 195 minor league games, including a career best .255 with four homers and 21 RBIs in his final season in 2014. But he has no regrets, es-

See MOORE, Page 8B

Physicality could be key in national championship By David Friedlander david.friedlander @gwinnettdailypost.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart answers questions Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

Smart, Saban reflect back on their intertwined pasts By David Friedlander

which spans 11 seasons throughout Saban’s stints at Alabama, LSU and the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, ATLANTA — Given the and how it might impact the lengthy history between showdown between their Georgia head coach Kirby two teams in Monday’s title Smart and Alabama head game at Mercedes-Benz coach Nick Saban, it comes Stadium. as no surprise both were For Smart, who is in asked several questions his second season as the about that relationship during Bulldogs after working Saturday’s Media Day activi- under Saban nine seasons at ties for the College Football Alabama, the last seven of Playoff National Champion- which as defensive coordiship at Philips Arena. nator — a lot of time was And both spoke frankly spent reminiscing not only about that relationship, about what he learned from david.friedlander @gwinnettdailypost.com

his former mentor, but how much each has changed. “Every coach changes,” Smart said. “I mean, I’ve changed Year 1 to Year 2. I think Nick’s changed a lot. If you ask his original LSU staff, they’ll tell you that he’s gone soft. At LSU, there are stories that were much tougher as far as work experience and what we went through. I always enjoyed it. I think the media portrayed it to be more than it was. He’s very competitive. He’s very See NOTES, Page 2B

ATLANTA — To listen to most of the Georgia players in attendance at Saturday’s Media Day for the College Football Playoff National Championship game, they were ready to play the game against Southeastern Conference foe Alabama right there and then. Certainly, the 2,000 or so Bulldog fans who were in the stands at Philips Arena while the players and coaches met the media on the floor were ready to go. As it is, both the Bulldogs (13-1) and Crimson Tide (12-1) will have to wait until Monday at 8 p.m. to move over next door to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and decide the 2017-18 season’s national title. And Georgia’s players know that while they’ve faced some challenges throughout this season, especially in last week’s 54-48 double overtime semifinal win over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl, they know Alabama represents a different challenge entirely. “It’s just a different beast,” said senior outside

Sony Michel. But in Alabama, the Bulldogs will be facing a defense that has been • Gwinnett Grads in particularly adept at stopthe national champiping the run. onship, 4B • David Greene’s The Crimson Tide althoughts on Fromm, lowed an average of just Gwinnett players, 4B 91.8 yards per game on • Scenes from media the ground this season, day, 5B, 8B including a devastating performance in last linebacker and Norcross week’s 24-6 win over grad Lorenzo Carter. Clemson in the Sugar “Bama is stronger, I feel Bowl in which they like, just running the ball. stuffed the defending They pride themselves champion Tigers to just on it. So we’re going to 189 total yards, and just have to go out there and 65 rushing. stop the run. Just literThe way Chubb sees ally getting ready for a it, the Bulldogs’ biggest 60-minute battle (will be task will be looking less the key). It’s going to be on how big and physical a long battle. It’s going Alabama’s front seven is to be physical, and we’re and focus on doing what just going to have to be they do best. ready for it.” “We need to execute Indeed, both teams — go out and play our have a lot to prepare for game and not let them in the other, especially dictate what we can with trying to defend the do,” said Chubb, who respective running games. leads all Georgia rushers Georgia certainly with 1,320 yards and 15 showed what it was TDs on 205 carries this made of in rushing for season. “We have to keep 319 of its 529 total yards chopping wood. They’re a in its Rose Bowl vicvery physical bunch. It’ll tory, including 145 yards be a challenge for us, but and two touchdowns by we’re up to it.” Chubb, the SEC’s second When the scripts all-time leading rusher are flipped, Alabama’s with 4,744 career yards, offense and Georgia’s and 181 yards and three TDs from fellow senior See KEY, Page 8B

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

ondeck 2B • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

BASKETBALL

Tuesday

5:30 p.m. — Paideia at Wesleyan 6 p.m. — Central at Brookwood 6 p.m. — Dacula at Winder-Barrow 6 p.m. — Duluth at Peachtree Ridge 6 p.m. — Gainesville at Lanier 6 p.m. — Grayson at South 6 p.m. — Johnson at Buford 6 p.m. — Mill Creek at Mountain View 6 p.m. — Norcross at Berkmar 6 p.m. — North at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — Parkview at Meadowcreek 6 p.m. — Prince Ave. at Providence 6 p.m. — Rockdale Co. at Archer 6 p.m. — Shiloh at Newton Co. 6:30 p.m. — Hebron at Tallulah Falls

SWIMMING & DIVING

5 p.m. — Decatur, Lovett at GAC

The Home Teams

Hawks

UGA football

TODAY NEXT UPCOMING at L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers at Denver 9:30 p.m. Mon, 10:30 p.m. Wed, 9 p.m. FSSE/92.9-FM FSSE/92.9-FM FSSE/92.9-FM vs. Alabama* Off Mon, 8 p.m. ESPN/750-AM Florida Norfolk Greenville 2 p.m. Wed, 7:05 p.m. Sat, 7:05 p.m.

Gladiators

GSU hoops

UGA hoops

Tech hoops

Swarm

Off Off

at Appalachian St. at Coastal Carolina Thu, 7:30 p.m. Sat 3:30 p.m. 88.5-FM 88.5-FM

Off

Notre Dame Pittsburgh Wed, 7 p.m. Sat, 2 p.m. ESPNU/93.7-FM ACCN/93.7-FM

Off

at Calgary Sat, 9 p.m.

at Missouri South Carolina Wed, 9 p.m. Sat, 1 p.m. ESPN2/750-AM SECN/750-AM

at Vancouver Jan. 27, 10 p.m.

FSSE = FOX Sports Southeast, FSSO = FOX Sports South; *National championship, Atlanta

On TV Today

MEN’S COLLEGE BASEKTBALL

Noon — Davidson at George Mason. NBCSP 4 p.m. — Stanford at Arizona State. ESPN2 4:30 p.m. — Michigan State at Ohio State. CBS 5 p.m. — Oklahoma at Oklahoma State. FSSE 5 p.m. — Marquette at Villanova. FSSO 6 p.m. — Southern Methodist at Cincinnati. ESPN2

NBA

9:30 p.m. — Atlanta at Los Angeles Lakers. FSSE

NFL

1 p.m. — Buffalo at Jacksonville. CBS 4:30 p.m. — Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints. FOX

SOCCER

9 p.m. — FA Cup Soccer Shrewsbury Town vs West Ham United. FS1 11 a.m. — FA Cup Soccer Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal. FS1 3:30 p.m. — FA Cup Soccer Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal. FS1

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Noon — Ohio State at Michigan. ESPN2 1 p.m. — TCU at Oklahoma. FSSE 1 p.m. — Florida State at Syracuse. FSSO 2 p.m. — South Carolina at Missouri. ESPN2 3 p.m. — Texas Tech at TCU. FSSE 3 p.m. — North Carolina State at Duke. FSSO Monday

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

8:15 p.m. — CFP National Championship Alabama vs Georgia. ESPN

NBA

10:30 p.m. — Atlanta at Los Angeles Clippers. FSSE Tuesday

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

6:30 p.m. — Georgetown at St. John’s. FS1 8 p.m. — Boston College at North Carolina. CBS

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

8 p.m. — Texas Tech at TCU. FSSE 10 p.m. — Oklahoma at Oklahoma State. FSSE

In Brief Buford’s Martin named to U.S. Under-16 National Team for International Bowl

passionate. He’s very driven. But he doesn’t ask you to do anything he doesn’t do himself. “Probably the biggest change I’ve made is I’ve got to do it my way. What is your way? You don’t know your way until you actually do it. From Year 1 to Year 2, I felt like I’ve changed the most in decisions about practice, decisions about how to manage some players, decisions about how to handle recruiting and how to handle coaches. There are just so many things that go into it, it’s constantly changing as you go along because that’s the only way to do it right.” Meanwhile, Saban praised Smart for the improvement his team from his first year to his second, and becoming the latest of former members of his staff to make the transition to head coaching successfully. “We’ve had several coaches on our staff succeed, and we always hope those guys can be successful,” Saban said. “Certainly Kirby has done as well with that as anyone. When you put someone like that in a position of leadership, you want to see how they handle it. That’s when you know that person has the right stuff to be a head coach.” Ridleys preparing for family feud Another relationship that was just as naturally expected to be discussed Saturday is the one between Bulldogs receiver Riley Ridley and his older brother Calvin Ridley. The two had expected to meet each other in Atlanta a month ago in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game, but those plans went by the wayside when the Crimson Tide were upset by in-state rival Auburn in the final week of he regular season. But the stakes will be even higher than just an SEC title, or even family bragging rights, Monday night. “It’s been intense,” Riley Ridley, who had eight catches for 136 yards and two touchdown thus far in his sophomore season, said of this past week since both teams won their semifinal games. “Mom doesn’t know who she wants to (cheer) for. She’s a little nervous because both her boys are on the field at the same time. … I haven’t talked to (Calvin lately). It’s just a work week. We’re just going to let it die down a little bit. No brothers right now. Just get through the game, and then we’ll see.” While the two brothers haven’t spoken this week, each of them haven’t been far from the other’s thoughts. Calvin couldn’t help but look back at pickup games he would play against Riley and their other brothers on the large patio of their apartment when they were growing up. And he said one shouldn’t necessarily read anything

into Monday’s game based on which team of brothers got the best of the other during those games. “We have two younger brothers and when we played football, I’d pick one of them and (Riley would) get one of them, and we’d go two-on-two or three-onthree with all the kids in the neighborhood,” said the 6-foot-1, 190-pound junior who was named All-SEC for the second straight season after grabbing a team-best 59 receptions for 935 yards and four TDs. “It was a lot of fun. It would go both ways.” Davis looking to tie walk-on record Georgia defensive back Aaron Davis is in position to tie an unusual record when the the national title game kicks off.

The 6-1, 195-pound senior defensive back has started all 14 of the Bulldogs’ games this far this season and has started 44 of the 52 games he’s played in his college career. What makes that figure unusual is that all of those starts have come despite the fact his is not a scholarship player. Assuming he starts Monday’s game, his 45th career start will match a school record for most games started by a walk-on player other than a kicker set originally by linebacker Nate Taylor, who played for Georgia’s last national championship team in1980. Kicker Billy Bennett owns the overall walk-on record with 49 career starts. It was a record Davis was

Gwinnett 200’s STORY VAULT project was launched to commemorate Gwinnett County’s bicentennial by recording the stories of the people who live, work, and play in Gwinnett. Join Gregory Bailey as he discusses his family’s deep connections to Lilburn, dating all the way back to the 1830s. Learn about Gwinnett’s past and present from the people who lived it in a new video featured every Wednesday on www.GwinnettDailyPost.com. Check out the full library at www.Gwinnett200.com.

presents

CoLLege & pro piCk the winners

Choose the winner for your ChanCe to win great prizes eaCh week from:

525726-2

athletic association closest to you and sign up at www. gwinnettlax.com. No experience necessary. Boys and girls in first through eighth grades are welcome.

Feedback

• Will Hammock, Sports Editor: will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com • Christine Troyke, Staff Writer: christine.troyke@gwinnettdailypost.com • David Friedlander, Staff Writer: david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com • Scott Smith, Senior Correspondent: scott.smith@gwinnettdailypost.com • Taylor Denman, Staff Writer, taylor.denman@gwinnettdailypost.com • To report scores, call 770-339-5850

hardly expecting to have a chance at when he first came to Athens four years ago. “I didn’t even know that was something (the Georgia sports information staff) kept track of,” Davis said. “It’s just been an honor to be able to play for the university for four years and be able to participate with such a great group of guys. It just means a lot that I’ve been here long enough to play with all these guys. “It’s been a blessing to showcase my talents. Coming into college, I really didn’t know what to expect as far as playing time and everything. But I decided I was going to be patient. I had high expectations for myself. So that set me up to be in position that I’m in right now.”

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Sports Calendar

Ongoing through Jan. 15: Registration for the spring 2018 boys and girls lacrosse season is open through Jan. 15. Find the

Alabama head coach Nick Saban answers questions Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

FOOTBALL IS ALMOST OVER!

Buford’s Ashton Martin was one of 50 high-schoolers named to the U.S. Under-16 National Football Team by USA Football. The Americans will face Mexico’s under-16 team in International Bowl IX Jan. 19 at AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The bowl features 24 high school and middle school teams from eight nations on three continents. The U.S. teams will compete against football clubs from Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden).

LACROSSE

Notes

•From Page 1B

526822-1

Prep Schedule

gwinnettdailypost.com

ored

SponS

by:

678-889-4090 |

www.flatoutauto.com

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • 3B

Georgia defends home court against Alabama UGA Sports Communications

Mountain View’s Chase Lappert grapples with a Collins Hill wrestler Saturday at Peachtree Ridge High School. (Photos: Colin Hubbard)

Bears take their fourth straight Area 6 dual title By Colin Hubbard Staff Correspondent

SUWANEE — Everything went according to plan for the Mountain View Bears wrestling team Saturday afternoon after walking away with its fourth consecutive Area 6-AAAAAAA duals title. The Bears defeated the Collins Hill Eagles in the championship round 45-27, despite falling down 12-0 after two matches to claim first place. The Bears used nine pins — five in the finale versus the Eagles — and were on the mat as a team for 14:33. Nick Marbut led the Bears in pins with two, while seven of his teammates each recorded one. The Eagles jumped out to its 12-0 lead thanks to a Jaquan Reece pin over Kyle Austin in the 138-pound class and a Lucas DeSilva pin over Fard Muhammed in the 145-pound class. But by the time Garrett Spikes stepped onto the mat to take on Andre Sodje in the 170-pound bout, the Bears were trailing by just three points, 12-9. Spikes went on to make quick work of Sodje, and pinned him in 1:07 to give the Bears the lead 15-12. The Bears never looked back on its way to four more pins compared to the Eagles one in the win. Marbut, Spikes, Drew Risley (132), Chase Standridge (152), Luke Hennebual (182), and Berechiah Austin (195) each finished the day 2-0. The Peachtree Ridge Lions, playing in its home gym, defeated the

Collins Hill’s Jaquan Reece pins Mountain View’s Kyle Austin to open the Area 6-AAAAAAA area dual championship match.

Mill Creek Hawks 51-27 to advance them into a second-place match with the Eagles. The Hawks loss locked them into a fourthplace finish on the day. The Eagles walked away with a 46-36 win over the Lions for second place in what turned out to be a great day of wrestling in the highly talented region. Connor Bradley of Peachtree Ridge finished with the most pins out of any wrestler with five. His teammate, Josh McClure finished with three in only 2:23 on the mat. Bears head coach Jim Gassman was thrilled to walk away with his fourth consecutive area team dual title and thanked both his wrestlers and their parents for being a part of it. “I’m appreciative of the kids for their commitment, I’m appreciative of the parents for making the commitment, and winning four area titles for any sport is a big deal,” Gassman said. “So we’re proud of our accomplishment, and we’re hoping to continue our success next week.”

Gassman credited his kids in being able to win some of the 50-50 matches in defeating the Eagles in the final round. “The kids did good,” Gassman said. “We had some kid that were in some 50/50 matches, and they got bonus points and that was big. In any tight dual meet, you need bonus points, and we had some that were unexpected, so that was the difference in this match against Collins Hill.” Gassman also mentioned that he was confident that his team would rebound after falling down 12-0 to start, but at the same time knew that it was going to be challenging against a tough Eagles team. “Down 12-0, we had two tough matches there to start, and I kind of foresaw that, but at the same time, I knew that we still had points out there available for the rest of the dual meet as long as their kids did their job,” Gassman said. “I peached to the kids this week to, ‘do their job’ and overwhelmingly, the kids did their job.”

losing, so they had to pick the tempo back up.” A pin by Rockdale’s CONYERS — RockJalon Bailey at 160 gave dale’s wrestling team the Bulldogs a 30-27 win showed that they have before JhaQuan Anderson what it takes to win after put Rockdale up by six beating Archer 36-27 in points, 33-27, with one the Area 8-AAAAAAA match left. team duals championship All Rockdale’s Desat Rockdale on Saturday. mond Dunson had to to Archer led 9-6 after the was not get pinned at in first three matches before the 182-pound match to Rockdale came back give the Bulldogs the win. to win the four straight “It was hard not to feel matches taking a 24-9 the pressure because it was lead. really close and I knew if Helping in Rockdale’s I lost we would’ve lost as cause were pins by Ora team. I didn’t want us to lando Rodes at 120-pound go through that because weight division and Kenwe hadn’t beat Archer,” neth Dodd at 126. Dunson said. Archer’s Zion Doyle “I had to wrestle smart ended Rockdale’s winning the whole time because I streak with a victory as the couldn’t afford to mess up. Tigers won the next four There was eight seconds matches to take a 27-24 left and I thought that we lead with three matches might actually win. There left in the championship was a lot of emotion.” round. Dunson took the 2-1 “We got a little shaky lead after the first round. (when Archer took the The score stayed the same lead) but we had to pick through the third round beit back up to get the win,” fore Dunson got an escape Dodd said. “I think they making it 3-1. Dunson started to see that we were scored a takedown to take Special to the Post

Georgia freshman forward Nicholas Claxton shoots against Alabama during the second half of the game at Stegeman Coliseum. (Photo: Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

a 3-pointer establishing the Georgia lead which was maintained for the entirely of the half. A pair of free throws from sophomore guard Jordan Harris gave the Bulldogs its first double-digit lead, 17-7, over Alabama (9-6, 1-2) at 11:46. A Maten 3-pointer set the Bulldogs on a 11 point run over the Crimson Tide at 8:00. A three from Hammonds in the last minute brought Georgia 22 points over Alabama, 41-19, followed by three shots at the line securing the 44-24 margin going into halftime. The Bulldogs scored their second highest number of points, 44, in the first half for this season. Coming back to action, Alabama tipped in the ball, but it was answered by two Maten dunks and one jumper. The Crimson Tide pushed back to get out of a 20 plus point deficit but only came as

the 5-1 lead before his opponent escaped making it 5-2. But Dunson was able to secure the win with a takedown in the final eight seconds giving Rockdale the championship. “This is an important win for us for many reasons,” Dodd said. “First of all, we’ve never beaten Archer. They’re a tough team to beat but we came out here today and did our thing. We wrestled and did what we had to do to get the job done. I’m really proud of the team. They’ve wrestled the best I’ve sen them wrestle all year. We’re happy to come out here and get the team win.” As a result of the win, the Bulldogs enter the GHSA Class AAAAAAA Team Duals Championship as a No. 1 seed. “We’re going to be seated better than we ever had been when we go to the duals,” Dunsonsaid . “Before, we had to wrestle the better teams going in. I think we’re going to go further than we had.”

close as 16 points in the attempt to tie the game. Alabama foul trouble brought Georgia to the free throw line enabling the Bulldogs to shoot 16 of 21 for 76.2 percent. The last free throw by sophomore guard Tyree Crump with 37 seconds remaining cemented the 65-46 win over the Crimson Tide. Harris posted a season high of six rebounds, junior guard William Turtle Jackson II posted a new career high of steals with four, and junior forward Derek Ogbeide tied his season high of blocks with three. The Bulldogs tie a season high of nine three’s, while holding the Crimson Tide to four. Georgia poured in eight 3-pointers in the first half alone. The Georgia Bulldogs return to action at the University of Missouri in Columbia, at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Brookwood dominates Area 7 dual championship By Ken Chrzanowski

thew Key won by pin in 49 seconds. Justin Oldknow (220), Bryan Cardona Soto LILBURN — Brook(285), Jacob Cox (106) and wood left little doubt Lawrence Martin also won about who the Area by fall pushing the Broncos 7-AAAAAAA dual cham- to a quick 30-0 advantage. pion is. The Broncos won Matthew Wilson (126) all 14 matches to defeat held on for a 6-4 win Meadowcreek 78-0 on Sat- followed by a pin by Joel urday to claim the title. Winters (132). Pins fol“I was confident that we lowed from Andrew Funwere prepared,” Brookston (138) and Eason Rivas wood coach Chris Cicora (145). Chase Hornsby said. “We took each match (152) trailed 5-4 heading one at a time but this is into the third period of this why we wrestle a tough match but used an escape, schedule so that we are pre- takedown and a pair of pared for next week (State two-point near falls to win Dual tournament).” 11-5. The Finals started at 195, Cam’Ron Starks (160), where Brookwood’s MatJoJo Oldknow (170) and Staff Correspondent

Rockdale beats Archer to win Area 8 championship By Manny Fils

ATHENS — A stifling defense and another 20-point performance from Yante Maten powered the Georgia Bulldogs past the Alabama Crimson Tide 65-46 on Saturday afternoon to remain undefeated at home in a sold out Stegeman Coliseum. Maten, a senior forward, scored 26 points contributing to his 14th consecutive doubledigit point game and his seventh double-double of the season, two of which in conference play. Additionally, Maten had his best 3-point percentage of the season, 57.1 percent, shooting a career-high four for seven. Freshman forward Rayshaun Hammonds had his seventh career double-digit scoring game with 13. “Yante is such a good player that most people are going to try and game plan to shut him down,” said Georgia head coach Mark Fox. “What the other guys have been able to do is play off of Yante and it’s created some other opportunities. The other night, Juwan and Jordan had big scoring nights, tonight Rayshaun had a lot of open looks and it’s because of things that evolve off the defense that are designed to stop Yante. But Yante was so good today I’m not sure anything could’ve slowed him down. He was determined to play well and obviously we beat a very good team so we we’re proud of our team.” The 19-point win margin is Georgia’s largest in the series since 196970, which was a 21-point Bulldog win in Athens. The Bulldogs’ defense held Alabama to a season-low in total points as well as its lowest point total for the first and second halves, individually. Maten posted the first points of the game with

Gabe Lee (182) closed out the finals with pins. Brookwood needed to utilize three wrestlers who predominantly see time on the junior varsity during the region duals due to injury and illness. “We have had a lot of injuries and illness this year,” Cicora said. “Adversity is the best education. This has helped us build depth so its a blessing and it makes us stronger. We utilized good match strategy throughout, so I’m really happy with that.” In the consolation match, Berkmar finished third as the Patriots defeated Lakeside-DeKalb.

Woody named Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Georgia Tech Sports Communications ATLANTA — Nate Woody, a 27-year coaching veteran who built one of college football’s top defenses at Appalachian State, has been named defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech, head coachPaul Johnson announced on Saturday. Woody comes to The Flats after directing Appalachian State’s defense for the past five seasons (2013-17).

After installing an attacking 3-4 scheme, Woody oversaw the transformation of an App State defense that ranked eighth in the nine-team NCAA Division I FCS Southern Conference in total defense the season prior to his arrival (2012) into a unit that led the Sun Belt Conference in total defense three times and ranked among the top 30 in NCAA Division I FBS each of the past four campaigns (2014-17).

Over Woody’s last three seasons at App State (201517 – the program’s first three campaigns as fullfledged members of FBS), the Mountaineers had average national rankings of 15th in scoring defense, 19th in total defense, 28th in rushing defense and 28th in passing defense. Appalachian also averaged 24 takeaways, 19 interceptions and 35 sacks per season over the last three campaigns.

4B • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

2018 college football playoff national championship

Greene impressed by Fromm, Gwinnett products BY TAYLOR DENMAN

taylor.denman @gwinnettdailypost.com

Watching his alma mater reach the heights of college football is exciting, but the real pandemonium comes between the Rose Bowl and kickoff of the National Championship game for Georgia football legend David Greene. Since the Georgia football team surmounted Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl, punching the Bulldogs’ ticket to the national championship game, the South Gwinnett graduate and Grayson resident has been a guest for podcasts, radio shows and autograph sessions, to name a few events. Perhaps if the game were hosted at a different site, Greene’s itinerary wouldn’t be so packed. But with Division I college football’s title game set to be played in Atlanta’s MercedesBenz Stadium for the first time ever, Greene started making his rounds and offering face time early this week. While Georgia fans may spend Monday twiddling their thumbs at work as they daydream of red and black confetti, Greene will be shaking hands and signing autographs from noon until kickoff. His day starts at Atlantic Station with an autograph signing at the pop-up shop for Tailgate Georgia apparel, a vintage clothing company with locations in Athens for which Greene is a brand ambassador. From there, Greene heads to the Omni Hotel for a StubHub promotional autograph signing before jetting off to another signing from 5 p.m. until kickoff. Wherever Greene goes, people want his analysis,

“

It’s always neat to see Gwinnett guys succeed. It’s amazing how many players from Gwinnett County play all over the country. The state of Georgia is a hotbed in the football realm.”

Above, former Georgia Bulldogs David Greene watches in the second quarter of the 2009 G-Day Spring Football Game at Sanford Stadium. (Photo: Brett Davis-USA Today Sports) At right, Georgia quarterback David Greene looks downfield for a receiver during first half action against LSU during a 2004 game at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Photo: Jim Gund/USA Today Sports)

— David Greene, former Georgia and South quarterback

particularly as one fouryear starting quarterback at Georgia from 2001-04. Can one of Georgia’s

most promising freshman quarterbacks recognize another? Greene’s thoughts on

able, what he’s done as a true freshman,” Greene said. There are some differences between Greene’s freshman season at Georgia and Fromm’s. Greene, whose 2,789 yards as a freshman outgain Fromm’s 2,383, attempted more passes in his freshman season. Fromm has the benefit of running Georgia quarterback Jake back tandem Sony Michel Fromm’s freshman season and Nick Chubb. are consistently positive. Greene was also “He’s been unbelievslightly older than Fromm

GWINNETT TIES Here is a look at Gwinnett products that play for the University of Georgia football team.

is now, but he said the quarterback from Houston County High School seems wise beyond his years. “My situation was different because I redshirted,” Greene said. “He hasn’t had that luxury; he got thrown in the first quarter of the first game. His mental makeup makes him so good. That kid is Steady Eddie. The moment is never too big for him when you need him to make a play down the stretch. (Georgia’s) identity is we’re a great running football team and in the passing game we’re opportunistic. When he makes plays in big games, he has stepped up and done that. I can’t comprehend what he’s been able to do so early in his career.” Greene said he’s also enjoyed watching Gwinnett County natives play such a big role on the team this season. Norcross graduate Lorenzo Carter came up with perhaps the biggest play of Georgia’s season against Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl by leaping above the line of scrimmage and blocking a field goal in the game’s second overtime period, taking pressure off the Bulldogs’ offense which scored the game-winning touchdown minutes later. Greene shares his high school roots with linebacker Reggie Carter. The South Gwinnett graduate stepped in to fill the void at inside linebacker left by Natrez Patrick and started in the Rose Bowl. “It’s always neat to see Gwinnett guys succeed,” Greene said. “It’s amazing how many players from Gwinnett County play all over the country. The state of Georgia is a hotbed in the football realm.”

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FAST FACTS The College Football Playoff trophy, presented to the championship team, is handmade, stands 26.5 inches tall and is constructed from 24-karat gold, bronze and stainless steel.

7 Lorenzo Carter Norcross

8 DeAngelo Gibbs Grayson

29 Tim Hill Mountain View

18 Isaac Nauta Buford

Semifinal playoff games rotate between the Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl.

On June 26, 2012, a BCS oversight committee of university presidents approved the four-team seeded postseason format presented by the BCS commissioners, to begin in the 2014 season and continue through the 2025 regular season (2026 bowl games). On Jan. 6, 2014, the final BCS National Championship game is played in Pasadena, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles beat the Auburn Tigers 34-31. 33 Robert Beal Jr. Peachtree Ridge

91 Kolby Wyatt Shiloh

43 Nick Moore Brookwood

45 Reggie Carter South Gwinnett

92 Justin Young Grayson

91 Michael D’Angola North Gwinnett

97 Brooks Buce GAC

On Jan. 12, 2015, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeat the Oregon Ducks 42-20 to win the inaugural College Football Playoff Championship. 33.3 million viewers watched the championship game, making ESPN’s broadcast the largest audience in cable TV history. Future National Championship Game Sites: 2019 — Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. 2020 — Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans 2021 — Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. 2022 — Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis 2023 — Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. 2024 — NRG Stadium in Houston

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • 5B

2018 college football playoff national championship

Moment in the spotlight P

layers and coaches arrived in Atlanta on Friday before meeting the media Saturday in preparation for Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama. This is Georgia’s first CFP title game. Alabama won the CFP in 2016 and lost to Clemson last year. For more photos, visit www.gwinnettdailypost.com. Staff Photos by Jason Braverman

University of Georgia’s Lorenzo Carter, a Norcross grad, is interviewed Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, top, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban, above, answer questions Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena. At right, University of Georgia football players arrive at the team’s hotel Friday evening in Atlanta.

Top, University of Georgia football players take a break from the interviews and play on PlayStations set up for them Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena. Above, hundreds of reporters and photographers gather around the University of Georgia football team Saturday during Media Day. Top right, University of Georgia football players arrive at the team’s hotel Friday evening in Atlanta in preparation for Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game. At right, University of Georgia’s Brooks Buce, a Greater Atlanta Christian grad, takes a photo Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena.

6B • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com NFL NOTEBOOK

Pats denying reports of dissent involving Brady By Field Level Media

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. (Photo: Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)

What you need to know about national title game

By Chandler Rome

Anniston Star

Pregame analysis of Alabama’s national championship game against Georgia: The game What: Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (13-1) When: 8 p.m. Monday Rankings: Alabama is No. 4 in the College Football Playoff, Associated Press and coaches rankings. Georgia is No. 3 in all three. Where: MercedesBenz Stadium; Atlanta Line: Alabama by 4 TV/radio: TV: ESPN; Radio: ESPN Radio. WFOM-AM — 1230 in Atlanta, WRFC-AM – 960 in Athens and WGGA-AM – 1240 in Gainesville. You can also listen via SiriusXM. ESPN Radio is channel 80.

Four-down territory 1. Familiar face: For the 12th time — and second this season — Alabama coach Nick Saban will face a former assistant coach. Second-year Georgia coach Kirby Smart followed Saban from LSU to the Miami Dolphins and then to Tuscaloosa, where he served for nine seasons — eight as the Tide’s defensive coordinator. Both men downplayed their friendship and longstanding working relationship when it was brought up throughout the week. “It’s not about the coaches,” Saban said. “I mean, I didn’t catch any passes. I didn’t make any tackles (in the CFP semifinal win against Clemson). I didn’t do any of that. I mean, the players did it all. You prepare the players the best you can.” 2. The technician: Coming off arguably its best performance of the season against a Clemson defensive front with three All-Americans, Alabama’s offensive line must replace one of its everyday starters. Right guard Lester Cotton sustained a knee injury late in the third quarter and was spotted with crutches after the game. J.C. Hassenauer, a versatile senior, replaced him then and will likely continue that role against Georgia. Hassenauer filled in for injured left guard Ross Pierschbacher in November — garnering SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors against Mercer — and also served as the Tide’s backup center earlier this season. “He has a good understanding of all the blocking schemes,” left tackle Jonah Williams said. “And as I said, he’s also a technician, which is important at every position.” 3. Good against good: The nation’s top run defense will face

the conference’s two top running backs. Alabama permits just 91 yards a game and, against Clemson, yielded just 1.9 yards a carry to the Tigers. Meanwhile, Bulldogs seniors Nick Chubb and Sony Michel rushed for 326 yards in the team’s Rose Bowl win — each averaged more than 10 yards a carry — to become the NCAA’s all-time leaders in rushing yards by a running back duo. Alabama has allowed just two 100yard rushing performances this season and allowed teams to average more than three yards per carry five times. 4. Another man down: In what’s become the unsettling norm, Alabama will enter another game searching to replace an injured linebacker. Outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings, who had a sack and three tackles for loss against Clemson, is out with a knee injury. Jennings’ 262-pound frame was needed to quash the Bulldogs’ potent rushing attack. Now, the Tide will turn to Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis — both recently recovered from injuries of their own — to go along with reserve Jamey Mosley. Thirty-nine of Alabama’s 47 missed defensive starts this season have come from injured linebackers. Key matchup Alabama running backs vs. Georgia linebackers: Georgia possesses the Butkus Award winner — inside linebacker Roquan Smith — as well as outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, who was a finalist for the same award. Smith, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, is a menace who followed up a career-best 13 tackles in the SEC Championship Game with an 11-tackle performance in the Rose Bowl. Carter blocked a field goal in the Rose Bowl’s second overtime, too, setting the stage for his team’s win. Alabama’s running backs got to the second level of Clemson’s defense at will in the Sugar Bowl. Should they do so Monday, they’ll contend with these two.

A return to his old form in the same game during which he suffered a leg injury last season would give the Tide a twoheaded running back monster for which it’s searched all season. By the numbers 13: Alabama has allowed just 13 individual 100-yard rushing games during coach Nick Saban’s 11-year tenure, though two have come this season from Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson and Ole Miss’ Jordan Wilkins. Two Georgia running backs — Todd Gurley in 2012 and Nick Chubb in 2015 — have run for 100 or more yards against a Sabancoached Tide defense. 52: The Crimson Tide’s win against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl was the 52nd for its senior class, making it the winningest senior class in NCAA history. It passed the 2016 Alabama senior class for the honor. 96.2: Georgia is fourth nationally with a 96.2 percent conversion rate inside the red zone, going 51-for-53 in opportunities inside the 20. Thirty-eight of those 51 are touchdowns for a Bulldogs team that averages 36.3 points a game. 8,259: After rushing for 326 yards in the Rose Bowl win against Oklahoma, Georgia’s Michel and Chubb passed SMU legends Eric Dickerson and Craig James for the most yards by a running back duo in FBS history. Chubb and Michel have 8,259 yards while Dickerson and James had 8,192.

Prediction What some termed a “down year” in the Southeastern Conference produced the second all-conference national championship game in seven years — both of which have featured the Crimson Tide. Beset by all season by injuries, the Alabama defense played its most complete, dominant game of the season against Clemson, one that took Saban back to the last all-SEC title game — a 21-0 suffocation against LSU in 2011. Replacing Jennings is daunting, but if the Alabama Player of the week defensive line plays as Bo Scarbrough, it did against the Tijunior, running back, gers, limiting Georgia’s 6-foot-2, 235 pounds: potent rushing attack is Scarbrough had a forget- feasible. If that happens table Sugar Bowl, fitting and Georgia’s Michel for what’s been a largely and Chubb can’t break unappealing season for explosive runs, the game the bruising, dreadfalls to true freshman locked running back. Bulldogs quarterback Splitting carries with Jake Fromm. Such a classmate Damien Haryoung quarterback has a ris, Scarbrough has just tall task against Ala573 yards rushing and bama’s defense while the hasn’t rushed for more Tide’s signal-caller – than 80 yards in a game Jalen Hurts — will not this season. He averaged make self-inflicted erjust two yards a carry in rors and keep his offense the Sugar Bowl, gaining on the field. Alabama 24 yards on 12 carries. 31, Georgia 17.

A power struggle among New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft threatens to end a relationship that helped the franchise win five Super Bowls over the last 17 years, according to an ESPN report published Friday. The article, written by Seth Wickersham, describes that a contentious relationship has grown to a point that it could what has grown to a football dynasty. However, the Patriots issued a joint statement from Kraft, Belichick and Brady on Friday morning in response to the ESPN article. “For the past 18 years, the three of us have enjoyed a very good and productive working relationship,” the statement said. “In recent days, there have been multiple media reports that have speculated theories that are unsubstantiated, highly exaggerated or flat out inaccurate. The three of us share a common goal. … As our actions have shown, we stand united.” In one claim, the ESPN report said Belichick was ordered to trade backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo — who went to the San Francisco 49ers in October — because of Brady’s desire to continue playing well into his 40s. Belichick was “furious and demoralized” but reached out to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to initiate trade talks. • The Oakland Raiders are planning to introduce Jon Gruden as their next head coach during a news conference Tuesday, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport both confirmed the Raiders are calling a “significant” press conference for Tuesday. The date of the official announcement was first reported by RaidersSnakepit.com. The Raiders are giving Gruden a 10-year contract, the longest coaching deal in NFL history, sources told Schefter, and the pact is likely to be worth about $100 million. Gruden, who coached the Raiders from 1998 to 2001 and has been working as an ESPN analyst, was the leading candidate to return to Oakland even before the team fired head coach Jack Del Rio after last Sunday’s season finale. • Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was the only unanimous choice and one of four players to repeat on The Associated Press 2017 NFL All-Pro Team.

New England quarterback Tom Brady reportedly influenced the Patriots trade of former backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco. (Photo: Bob DeChiara-USA Today Sports)

Brown received all 50 ballots votes from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the NFL. The 29-yearold Brown, who missed the last two-plus games with an ankle injury, finished the regular season with 1,533 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games. The repeaters from the 2016 All-Pro Team were Brown, Los Angeles Rams interior defensive lineman Aaron Donald (who received 49 votes) and punter Johnny Hekker, and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner. The Rams, who finished 11-5 in their turnaround season to reach the playoffs, led the way with six All-Pros, including running back Todd Gurley, left tackle Andrew Whitworth, kicker Greg Zuerlein and kick returner Pharoh Cooper. • New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is $2.5 million richer after being awarded first-team All-Pro honors, achieving the highest level of incentives possible as part of the revamped contract he signed last offseason. Gronkowski initially missed out on the last part of his incentives when he did not record enough catches, receiving yards or touchdowns this season to reach the highest tier of his contract. • Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy, nursing an injured right ankle, is still hoping to play in Sunday’s wild-card playoff game at the Jacksonville Jaguars. “We’ll go from there. … One movement at a time right now,” coach Sean McDermott said Friday. McCoy was carted off last Sunday during Buffalo’s 2216 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter after being tackled by linebacker Chase Allen and was replaced by Marcus Murphy, signed off the Bills’ practice squad earlier in the week. • Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee expects to play

in the AFC wild-card game against the Bills on Sunday. Lee practiced on a limited basis Friday for the first time since he sustained an ankle injury Dec. 17. He is officially listed as questionable but said he would be on the field in the playoff opener if medically cleared. “In my head, (I’ll) just continue to have my head up as far as me playing,” Lee said. “If I had to decide, I am going to play until they decide I’m not.” • The New York Giants interviewed Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia on Friday morning for their vacant head-coaching vacancy and later in the day sat down with Josh McDaniels, the offensive play-caller in New England. The candidates met separately with a group from the Giants led by president and co-owner John Mara, new general manager Dave Gettleman and assistant general manager Kevin Abrams in Foxborough, Mass., as the Patriots have a first-round playoff bye that allows their coaching staff to be interviewed this week. Patricia, 43, has been a member of the New England coaching staff since 2004 and the team’s defensive coordinator for the last six seasons. McDaniels, 41, has coached under Bill Belichick with the Patriots for 14 of the last 17 seasons and was 11-17 as coach of the Denver Broncos in 2009-10. • ESPN has fired former NFL players Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis following allegations of sexual harassment at another network, Sports Business Daily reported. Last month, ESPN suspended the two from appearing on air after they were named in a lawsuit filed by former NFL Network wardrobe stylist Jami Cantor. The lawsuit accused McNabb of sending inappropriate text messages and Davis of rubbing his body against the woman and making lewd comments.

WILD CARD PREVIEW

Dark horse Jaguars, Bills to clash in Jacksonville By Gracenote

are, and ask, ‘What favors us?’ Not a whole lot.” BuffaThe Jacksonville Jaguars lo’s one-dimensional offense and Buffalo Bills have one could be without star runthing in common entering ning back LeSean McCoy as Sunday’s AFC wild-card it prepares to face a Jaguars matchup - they hardly were defense that ranks among trendy choices to make it to the league leaders in yards the postseason. The Jaguars and points allowed, sacks will make their first playoff and interceptions. “This is appearance since 2007 when the start of a different type of they host the Bills, who season,” Jacksonville coach staged a late run to reach the Doug Marrone, who guided postseason for the first time the Bills in 2013-14, told since 1999. reporters. “This is 12 teams. Jacksonville was no fluke … Every one of those teams in going from worst to first, is dangerous, and it comes not only winning the AFC down to how you perform South title but also contend- on that Sunday.” ing for the top overall seed Carolina at New Orleans until a surprising loss at The New Orleans Saints San Francisco in Week 16. hope to disprove the notion “They’re a challenge across that it’s tough to beat a team the board - offense, defense, three times in the same seaspecial teams,” Bills coach son when they host the CaroSean McDermott told report- lina Panthers on Sunday in ers. “You look at where an NFC wild-card matchup. they’re ranked and where we The rivals finished tied atop

the NFC South standings, but the Saints earned their first division title since 2011 — and home-field advantage for the third meeting — by virtue of sweeping the regular-season series. Both teams enter the postseason looking to bounce back from disappointing showings in Week 17. The Saints started 0-2 before a 34-13 victory at Carolina in Week 3 kicked off an eight-game winning streak, but they went 3-3 over their final six contests and their defense was gashed in a 31-24 loss at Tampa Bay last Sunday. Carolina could have captured the division with a win at Atlanta last week, but the offense sputtered in a 22-10 loss. It was only the Panthers’ second defeat in their last nine games, but the other was a 31-21 setback at New Orleans in Week 13.

gwinnettdailypost.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • 7B

NBA NOTEBOOK

PREP ROUNDUP

Brookwood girls edge Archer 55-48 From Staff Reports SNELLVILLE — Brookwood defeated Archer 55-48 in a nonregion matchup on Saturday. Kierra Adams led the Broncos (9-5) with 22 points and six rebounds. Malia Grace added 12 points and five rebounds in the victory. GIRLS HOOPS GIRLS BASKETBALL South Gwinnett 54, Parkview 51 SNELLVILLE — South Gwinnett defeated Parkview 54-51 in a non-region contest on Saturday. Parkview (9-8) was led by Hannah Sadler’s 17 points. Sussy Ngulefac added eight points and pulled down nine rebounds while teammate Alyssia Duclos tallied eight points and seven rebounds. Stephenson 48, Grayson 46 LOGANVILLE — Stephenson held on to defeat host Grayson 48-46 on Saturday. Jazmine Robinson led the Rams (7-6) with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Victoria Dames added 14 points and five rebounds. Lanier 51, North Gwinnett 38 SUWANEE – Lanier downed neighbor North Gwinnett 51-38 in non-region action on Saturday. Bailey Bassette led the Longhorns (13-3) with 11 points. Jamyah Montissol scored 10, Kalen Surles added eight while Mekala Fuller chipped in with seven. Malia Fisher led the Bulldogs (9-4) with 12 points while Sydnee Jackson added nine. Dacula 54, Apalachee 40 DACULA — Dacula defeated Apalachee 54-40 in a Region 8-AAAAAA game Saturday. Kendall Bollmer and Alex Criscolo each scored 12 points to lead the Falcons (8-7, 2-0). Nyla Moore scored nine points, pulled down six rebounds and dished out seven assists while teammate Chelsey Abel added nine points and eight rebounds in the win. Wesleyan 71, Woodward 31 PEACHTREE CORNERS

— Wesleyan defeated visiting Woodward Academy 71-31 in a non-region contest on Saturday. AC Carter led the Wolves (132) with 15 points. Izzy Larsen provided 11 points and six rebounds while Alyssa Phillip chipped in with eight points and six rebounds. BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS HOOPS Grayson 51, Stephenson 43 LOGANVILLE — Grayson defeated Stephenson 51-43 in a non-region contest on Friday. Travis Anderson led the Rams (11-3) with 20 points and four steals. Lanier 54, North Gwinnett 42 SUWANEEE — Lanier defeated North Gwinnett 54-42 on Saturday. The Longhorns (12-4) were led by Adrian Martin’s 22 points. EJ Washington added 14 while teammate Sion James contributed seven in the victory. Hebron Christian 79, Athens Christian 71 DACULA — Hebron Christian rallied from a six point halftime deficit to defeat Athens Christian 79-71 in Region 8-A on Saturday. Alex Calvert led the Lions with 25 points. Marcus Eiken added 18 and Caden Luke scored 13 for Hebron (4-11, 4-2). Woodward 56, Wesleyan 37 PEACHTREE CORNERS — Playing without its two top scorers, Wesleyan fell to Woodward Academy 56-37 on Saturday. Warner Peaks led the Wolves (5-6) with 11 points. Mountain View 53, Clarke Central 42 ATHENS — Mountian View defeated Clarke Central 53-42 on Saturday. Kevin Kayongo led the Bears (14-2) with 12 points. Naheim Allenye and Jalen Hayes scored 11 and 10 points, respectively. WRESTLING WRESTLING Wesleyan finishes second ALPHARETTA — Wesleyan took second place at the Area 5-A wrestling duals Saturday at St. Francis High School. The Wolves defeated George Walton 60-18 and Towns County 57-18 before falling in the championship match to Commerce, 60-18. Wesleyan then defeated Mt. Pisgah in the match for second place 54-18.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) is examined on the court after getting hit while attempting a shot during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. (Photos: Kelvin Kuo-USA Today Sports)

Clippers’ Griffin suffers concussion • Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving has been Los Angeles Clippers released from the hospital star forward Blake Griffin after he became ill while sustained a concussion attending a 76ers game after taking an elbow in in Philadelphia on Friday the forehead late in the night. first quarter of Saturday’s According to his game against the Golden management team on State Warriors. Saturday, the 67-yearGriffin drove the base- old Erving was released line and was challenged from the hospital after a at the rim by Warriors comprehensive medical backup center JaVale Mc- evaluation. He is expected Gee with 2:11 remaining to make a full recovery. in the opening quarter. Erving rang the cerGriffin was inadveremonial Liberty Bell tently elbowed by McGee replica prior to the 76ers’ on the play and collapsed 114-78 rout of the Detroit to the Staples Center Pistons. Yahoo Sports refloor. After several minported that he became ill utes, Griffin walked to the in a suite at Wells Fargo locker room on his own Center and subsequently power and didn’t return. was taken from the arena Griffin is averaging in a wheelchair. 23.6 points, 7.7 rebounds Erving spent the final and 5.3 assists in 23 11 seasons of his career games this season. The with the 76ers, from five-time All-Star scored 1976-77 to 1986-87, five points before exiting winning an NBA chamSaturday’s game. pionship in 1982-83.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. • The Los Angeles Lakers requested waivers on center Andrew Bogut. The announced move by the Lakers will give the 7-footer an opportunity to sign with a potential playoff team. The Lakers also faced a deadline this weekend on Bogut’s oneyear partially guaranteed contract. Bogut, 33, is expected to continue working out in Los Angeles as he searches for a contender to join, according to Yahoo Sports. Bogut, who joined the Lakers in the offseason, played in 24 games (five starts), averaging 1.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per contest. • The Lithuanian team that signed LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball has with-

drawn from the Baltic Basketball League and will play in a series of “friendly” games to get the brothers extensive playing time. Prienu Vytautas now will play in the “Big Baller Brand Challenge” and the team announced it will show each of the games on Facebook, according to ESPN. Prienu Vytautas will continue to play in the Lithuanian domestic league. The Baltic league is considered lowerlevel than the Lithuanian league, which features squads from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Ball brothers’ first game with Prienu Vytautas will take place Tuesday as part of the Big Baller Brand Challenge, and the opponent now will be Zalgiris 2, the younger team of Lithuania’s premier program.

From Team Release

defensive zone, but Derek Nesbitt stole the puck off the stick of a defender and carried it around the net to the hash-marks on the far boards. There, the Gladiators captain fired a shot into the net for his sixth goal of the year. The Gladiators sealed the 3-0 victory with an empty net goal from Sparks with 2:14 remaining in the third, his second mark of the game which was also assisted by Atkinson. Greenville managed 36 shots on net in the game but Bonar stood tall to earn his first career ECHL shutout. Able to avenge

their loss from last night, Atlanta improved to 16-18-1-1 but remain in fifth in the South Division with 34 points. Meanwhile, Greenville dropped to 17-14-2-1 with the loss on home ice, but maintain their position in third in the division with 37 points. Up next, Atlanta will return to the Infinite Energy Arena for a matchup with Florida to complete their three-games in three-days stretch on Sunday Afternoon. The puck drop between the Gladiators and Everblades is scheduled for 2:05pm tomorrow in Duluth, GA.

Field Level Media

Jackets top Yale Bonar Earns first ECHL shutout Georgia Tech Sports Communications

ing in the second half. Paul Atkinson added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who were ATLANTA — Jose outrebounded 34-23 by the Alvarado tied a career high bigger Jackets. with 23 points and Josh Yale, which last led 33Okogie added 20 to send 30 on Atkinson’s 3-point Georgia Tech past Yale, play with 2:53 to go, made 74-60 on Saturday night as 6 of 15 3-pointers before both teams closed out their halftime and just 3 of 12 non-conference schedules. afterward. Aboulaye Gueye added The Jackets expanded the a career-high 14 points for lead to 55-42 when Alvarado Tech (8-7). took off on a fast break, and The game was tight just as he entered the lane, through the first half as the bounced a pass backward Yellow Jackets rode a 7-0 between his legs to Okogie, closing run for a 37-33 half- who dunked with 13:38 time advantage. remaining. Miye Oni scored 10 of his Yale missed senior guard 14 points before intermisMakai Mason, who is out for sion for Yale (7-9), but Tech the season with a foot injury limited him to 2-of-7 shoot- suffered in the preseason.

Georgia’s Lyle Thompson fires a shot during the Swarm’s game against Saskatchewan Saturday at Infinite Energy Arena. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Rush down Swarm in rematch 13-9

By Taylor Denman

quarter, but edged the Swarm 4-3 in the second quarter, despite a pair of goals for Shayne JackDULUTH — The son that briefly tied the Georgia Swarm fell to game. 1-3 on the season after a The Rush pulled away 13-9 loss in a rematch of in the third quarter, outthe 2017 Champions Cup scoring the Swarm 6-2. with the Saskatchewan Georgia starts a roughRush. ly one-month road trip, The Rush (3-0) scored starting with Calgary on the only goal in the first Jan. 13

taylor.denman @gwinnettdailypost.com

won the race to a loose puck on the boards and GREENVILLE — For chipped a pass out of the the second night in a defensive zone to Lindsay row, the Atlanta GladiaSparks. The University tors faced off against the of Michigan grad then Greenville Swamp Rabused a burst of speed to bits, however, this time at get past the defenders for the Bon Secours Wella breakaway, and skated ness Arena in Greenville, into the zone to wire a SC. Goalie Sean Bonar shot into the top corner stopped all 36 shots he for his fifth goal of the faced and added an assist season. Sean Bonar was while Lindsay Sparks credited with the secondnotched two tallied in the ary assist on the goal for shutout win. his first point since the After a scoreless open- 2015-16 season. ing frame, the Gladiators Atlanta then doubled netted the first goal of the their lead to 2-0 with contest to go ahead 1-0 at 6:09 remaining in the the 13:02 mark of the sec- third period. Greenville ond period. Josh Atkinson won the faceoff in their

TOP 25 ROUNDUP

Providence College stuns No. 5 Xavier Field Level Media Kyron Cartwright scored 19 points as Providence knocked off No. 5 Xavier 81-72 in a Big East matchup on Saturday at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. One of five Friars to score in double figures, Cartwright also had nine of his team’s 19 assists to snap the Musketeers’ 10game winning streak. Providence leading scorer Rodney Bullock returned to the lineup after a one-game absence and chipped in 17 points. Bullock missed his team’s 95-90 overtime loss against Marquette on Wednesday with the flu. Listed as questionable for Saturday’s game, the senior forward made 5 of 10 shots and added six rebounds and three assists. Kerem Kanter scored a season-high 24 points for Xavier, which lost for

the first time since it was defeated by Arizona State on Nov. 24. No. 8 Virginia 61, No. 12 North Carolina 49 Devon Hall scored 16 points to lead the Cavaliers past the Tar Heels at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia (14-1, 3-0) held North Carolina (12-4, 1-2) to 30 percent shooting and forced the Tar Heels into a season-high 19 turnovers in another dominating defensive performance. The Cavaliers never trailed in the second half and shot 45 percent for the game. Freshman De’Andre Hunter joined Hall in double figures with 10 points while pulling down seven rebounds. LSU 69, No. 11 Texas A&M 68 Freshman guard Tremont Waters drained two long 3-pointers in the final 12.4 seconds, including the decisive one with 0.7 seconds to

go, as the Tigers registered a dramatic victory over the Aggies at College Station, Texas. Waters, who made five 3-pointers and scored 21 points for LSU (10-4, 1-1), received an inbounds pass with three seconds left. he hoisted the 30-footer from the left wing over two Texas A&M (11-4, 0-3) defenders and it swished through the net. No. 13 Purdue 74, Nebraska 62 Boilermakers forward Vincent Edwards delivered team highs of 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to lead Purdue (15-2, 4-0) to a victory over the visiting Cornhuskers. The Boilermakers captured their 11th victory in a row. The Cornhuskers had a four-game winning streak snapped. Colorado 80, No. 14 Arizona 77 Freshman center Dallas Walton had a career-high 15 points and guard Dominique

Collier added 14 as the Buffaloes beat their second nationally ranked opponent in three days — edging the Wildcats in Boulder, Colo. McKinley Wright IV scored 16 points, Namon Wright had 14 points and freshman D’Shawn Schwartz had a career-high 10 for the Buffaloes (10-6, 2-2), who built a 20-point lead in the first half on coach Tad Boyle’s 55th birthday. Center Deandre Ayton scored 26 points and forward Dusan Ristic had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Wildcats (12-4, 2-1), who had a nine-game winning streak broken. No. 18 Texas Tech 74, Kansas State 58 Keenan Evans scored 27 points, including a 13-of-14 showing from the free-throw line, to lead the Red Raiders to a dominating win over the Wildcats in Lubbock, Texas. Barry Brown led the Wildcats (11-4, 1-2) with 24 points. The Red Raiders (14-1, 3-0 Big 12) led by 22 points at halftime.

8B • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

Championship Central

Moore •From Page 1B pecially considering some of the friends he made in the minors. “Mookie and I got drafted together, and we lived together during spring training,” Moore said of slugging Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts. “So that was cool to meet him, and I met some other great guys. Travis Shaw, who plays for the (Milwaukee) Brewers, he lived with us one year. And Blake Swihart and a bunch of other guys. “Those guys are kind of busy with their lives right now. I haven’t talked with Mookie in a while. He’s the guy I kept in most contact with.” Even after his decision to give up baseball to go back to school and walk-on to play football at Georgia, Moore knew there likely wouldn’t be much glory for him on the field. And that was just fine with him. “I had a good idea of how things would go,” Moore said. “Being on the business side of sports, you kind of understand what it is. You’ve just got to play the best you can when you get your opportunity. You can’t miss your window.” True, that window has been fairly narrow, and it hasn’t been opened that often, or for very long. But when called upon to fill in after senior long snapper Trent Frix was injured for the first three games of the 2017 season, Moore did a solid job to get the ball where

T Georgia’s Nick Moore, a Brookwood grad, walks in to Media Day at Philips Arena on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s National Championship Game. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

it needed to be on place kicks and punts. He even saw some action in the Bulldogs’ 54-48 double overtime victory in last week’s Rose Bowl, something that thrilled his family, who got a chance to travel to California, where Moorel’s aunt lives, and see him play. Moore’s ability to accept the situation and contribute when and where he can comes as no surprise to his father, longtime Brookwood football and baseball coach Dale Moore. “I’m so proud of him,” the elder Moore said of his son. “I’m proud of the whole team with the way they fought back (last week). … The Rose Bowl experience was phenomenal, and I’m sure (the national championship game) will be even bigger. “When I was at Brookwood we went to four

or five state championship games, and you just want to take in the whole experience because you never know if you’ll get another shot at something like that.” Only a junior, Moore could, in theory, have another chance should Georgia maintain the level of success it has established this season. But that is far in the future. For now, Moore is only interesting in taking his father’s advice and live for the moment, and enjoy it. “Right now, we’re just trying to focus on this game,” Moore said. “Next year when that situation comes around, we’ll figure it out then and try to do the same thing. When (Monday’s) game is over and done with, we’ll take some time to sit back and relive kind of what happened this season.”

he City of Atlanta is decked out in College Football Playoff National Championship branding ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Below, Claire Suck, left, Jessica Dinwiddie and Michelle Payne, all of Woodstock, get a picture in front of the giant 2018 National Championship logo at the Tailgate Plaza Saturday afternoon.

Staff Photos by Jason Braverman

Key •From Page 1B

Alabama, quarterback Jalen Hurts poses a differdefense both and their ent challenge to what the issues in their respective Bulldogs faced last week semifinal bowl wins. against Heisman Trophy The Crimson Tide winner Baker Mayfield, managed a pedestrian 261 with the former being total yards, only 141 on perhaps a bigger threat the ground, against Clem- with his legs. son, while Georgia gave “I’d say they’re a up a season-high 531 little bit different,” said yards, including 201 rush- Lorenzo Carter, Georgia’s ing yards by Oklahoma’s second leading tackler Rodney Anderson. with 57 combined stops, However, both units’ which includes 4 1/2 bodies of work over the sacks and 16 quarterback course of the season pressures. “But at the have shown those perfor- same time, they’re both mances were most likely mobile quarterbacks who anomalies. can make plays with their And in the case of legs as they can with their

arms. (Playing Mayfield last week) prepared us to just be disciplined in our pass rushing, but other than that, we just have to trust the coaches and do what they tell us. “Just play football. At the end of the day, we just have to play football, play hard and play fast.” According to fellow linebacker Reggie Carter, that task must be tempered with a harder focus and larger attention span. “It’s just attention to detail,” the South Gwinnett grad said. “It’s the small things that could hurt us in the long run.”

Questions about

Advance Planning? Call today for a FREE, no obligation consultation.

We’re here to help answer your questions and provide free information. Call today.

University of Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm speaks to reporters on Saturday during Media Day at Philips Arena ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Rod Brannon Preneed Counselor

Lawrenceville (678) 500-8007

WagesAndSons.com

Facebook.com/WagesAndSons

525509-2

526567-2

Stone Mountain (678) 500-8717

community

gwinnettdailypost.com

Section C • Sunday, January 7, 2018

The Grant family, Roger and Brittany with their two sons, Ben, 4, and Wes, 2, have been instrumental in the development of The Orchard at White Street Park in Suwanee. (Special Photos)

Suwanee couple catalysts behind development of The Orchard at White Street Park

Planting the seeds

By Chris Starrs Staff Correspondent

An apple tree grows in Suwanee. Actually, a number of apple trees. Also, cherry and fig and more than 100 other trees are growing wild in the Orchard at White Street Park, the first public orchard and playground in the Southeast, which celebrated its official opening in late October. The Orchard represents a partnership between the city of Suwanee and Harvest Farm, the city’s award-winning community garden, also found in White Street Park. Roger and Brittany Grant have been the catalysts behind the development of the Orchard, whose figurative seeds were planted about five years ago at an onsite meeting. “I met with Jessica Roth from the city of Suwanee out on the site,” said Grant, who works as a landscape architect at Duluth-based Columbia Engineering, which has also played a key role in the Orchard’s evolution. “We looked at a couple of fruit trees that were planted as part of an old Arbor Day planting, and we talked about the possibility of making it this one-acre pastureland located inside White Street Park, a functional orchard and natural playground.” Grant, who grew up in Peachtree Corners, said he thought his idea to create an orchard just south of the city’s Town Center, was a unique one, but he soon found out differently, which was just another factor in convincing him he was onto something. “It was my idea but ironically, when we looked at the master plan document for the park, lo and behold, it

Above, Roger and Brittany Grant accept the Outstanding New Initiative award from the Georgia Urban Forest Council. The Orchard is expected to soon produce apples, like seen at right, pears, along with other fruits.

showed that an orchard was part of the future master plan on that site. I had seen a couple of old apple trees planted on the side of the pasture and thought, ‘Wow! This would be a great place for an orchard.’ And sure enough, somebody had drawn it in on the master plan, which is why they planted those apple trees there.” Grant, who provided his expertise — in concert with his employer — in the design and engineering of the site, also worked with Brittany in securing volunteers to install the trees and greenery. During a four-month span last year, volunteers donated some 500 man hours and raised in excess of $8,500 for plant materials. And the number and variety of trees planted is staggering. Grant said 125 trees are in the ground and will soon be producing apples,

pears along with such exotic additions as persimmons (Japan’s national fruit), loquats (native to China), goumi (a small fruit from China), che (Chinese mulberries) and that old Georgia favorite, muscadines. “I’m very passionate about fruits and growing fruits and picking fruits,” said Grant, who earned a degree in landscape architecture in 2006 from the University of Georgia. “There’s such a great opportunity, especially for families and children, to see fruit grow and to have that relationship with them where they can watch it grow, pick it and eat it.” In addition to the many trees, the Orchard is filled with other natural attractions, including trellises, hops tepees, Purple Martin houses, willow huts, orchard trails and grasses that Grant said will “facilitate hide-and-

seek games.” “We’ve incorporated some play elements into it, and we want to continue to work on that,” said Grant, who added a hand water pump has been installed for children to operate. “That’s one of the big things that distinguishes this from a field of trees. The space is designed for playing, walking, running, sliding and exploring. We have some fun elements we’ll continue to build on and incorporate into this site… We really want it to be more than just a gathering of fruits — we want it to be a fun and dynamic space.” Grant, who with Brittany has two sons, Ben, 4, and Wes, 2, will chair the Orchard’s five-member managing board and will be charged with maintenance and upkeep of the greenery within the park. The city of Suwanee will maintain the lawns and infrastructure, he said, and the board will designate seasonal work days for volunteers to come out and pitch in. At the Suwanee City Council’s Nov. 14 meeting, the Grants were honored for their work on the Orchard, which was recently named the Outstanding New Initiative by the Georgia Urban Forest Council and received a Community Beautification award from Keep Georgia Beautiful. “It’s really exciting. I didn’t know we would get this far at the beginning,”

Grant said. “The city of Suwanee and Columbia Engineering both really believed in it, and when we talked to the community at large, there was a lot of interest. “Harvest Farm Garden, the group that manages the adjacent community gardens, believed in it as well. A lot of things fell into place and it’s really fortunate people thought this idea would take off and really believed in it. I look forward to growing these plants and introducing and sharing the fruits with the community.” For more information, visit www. harvestfarmsuwanee.com/ orchard.

2C • SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

GCPS digital days on the horizon As a result of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Irma canceling several days of classes for Gwinnett County Public Schools in September, officials will be looking into Digital Learning Days. At the start of the year, Gwinnett County had included three make up days in the scenario that school would be missed, however, those days have been used for the missed days in 2017. In the monthly GCPS board of education work session in December, CEO J. Alvin Wilbanks said they would continue to have 180 days of instruction countywide. The trend for digital, learning days is growing with the Dacula cluster becoming integrated in the GCPS eClass initiative. Google Chromebooks in Dacula classrooms were initially used to act as a resource for students to get additional help on subjects. Now, Dacula High School principal Bryan Long said the cluster’s total commitment to GCPS’ eCLASS digital initiative is fueling a clusterwide learning surge. “We asked district for flexibility, allowing teachers time to plan lessons by having cyber days,” Long said. “It gives the teacher time to build videos and assessments. That one days lesson might

Good News from Schools

“We can make education more relevant and engaging through personalization,” he said, “helping us to reach outcomes of a higher graduation rate and increased student achievement.” Gwinnett’s newest school, Paul Duke STEM High School, will also be integrating digital learning Trevor days. On Monday through Thursday, students will atMcNaboe tend classes. Every Friday take four or five hours so will be designated as a digital these days allow them time to learning day, the first school plan these lessons out.” in Gwinnett County to have Dacula had two digital an official four-day school learning days in fall where week. students had the option of Digital learning days are choosing whether they would currently set to have teachcome to school to complete ers post assignments on their their assignments or do their eClass course pages. High assignments remotely. Long school students assignments said about 280 of the school’s will be posted by 8 a.m., el2,100 students decided to ementary school assignments come on campus that day. will be posted by 9 a.m. and This semester Dacula will middle school assignments have three dates — Jan. 12, will be posted by 10 a.m. Feb. 2 and March 7. All students receive six assignments Grayson High School on the digital learning days receives large grant for with each taking about 30 community farm minutes for each assignment. The Food Well Alliance The dates are regularly has awarded Grayson High spaced days for teachers to School a $25,000 grant to plan for upcoming assignsupport the Grayson High ments rather than trying to School Community Farm plan out their curriculum and Garden project. The farm over the summer. Long said and garden helps students the school is thinking about learn and hone the skills asking the district for six days needed to run an urban garnext year to continue to allow den that provides nutritionteachers time to plan intricate ally dense food for families lessons. that don’t have access to lo-

cally and sustainably grown, healthy foods. Cassy Moon, an assistant principal at Grayson High and the teacher spearheading the project, said the grant will make a big impact. “We are beyond excited for the opportunity to teach our students new skills and donate that bounty to our students and their families,” Moon said. “We can continue to provide fresh, free food to local families and the local food Co-Op. We are so grateful to Food Well for the support. It is an opportunity that few schools get.” The Food Well Alliance’s annual Local Food Grant supports a group of farmers, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators who have demonstrated through collaborative projects why locally grown food is the most sustainable and equitable choice for ensuring healthy food access in Metro Atlanta. Grayson High is one of only 13 organizations selected by the Food Well Alliance to receive the award. “The Food Well Alliance Local Food Grant support means we can serve our population, teach our students, and create a legacy of growing and sharing healthy food in the Grayson community,” Moon said. “We plan to live up to the ideals of the Food Well Alliance of locally grown sustainable food.”

Artistic Expressions Hair Salon staff members show off the plaque for winning the Buy Local Braselton program’s second annual Decorated Tree Contest. (Special Photo)

Salon wins contest for tree decorating BY CURT YEOMANS

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

At first glance, it might have appeared that Braselton-based Artistic Expressions Hair Salon had a mannequin modeling a dress in its window, but a closer inspection reveals that “dress” has branches sticking out of it. The salon won the Buy Local Braselton program’s second annual Decorated Tree Competition. Buy Local Braselton officials said that the owners, Tracy and Sean Brandenburg, plan to keep the tree in the window of the salon, located at 9924 Davis St., Suite 6, throughout the year, changing it periodi-

cally to fit the season at the time. Several other holiday decorations — picked out by Sean’s mother, Ryland — adorn the salon. “It’s our way of giving back to the community,” Ryland Brandenburg said. “What you see is love and when people come in that is how they feel.” The salon’s tree features a mannequin top on the pink tree, whose branches were pushed down at an angle to resemble a dress covered in ruffles. “This year, (Ryland) Brandenburg was inspired by a dress form tree she’d seen and knew she had to have one for the salon’s front window display,” Buy Local Braselton officials said in a statement.

RESTAURANT SCORES Restaurant ..................................... Address ..............................................................................Score DEC. 27 INSPECTION Ko Kai Thai Bistro ........................ 5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite B21, Norcross .................... 84 DEC. 28 INSPECTIONS Asian Express .............................. 65 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suite 6, Lawrenceville... 91 Juniors Deli ................................... 3685 Braselton Highway, Suite 108, Dacula ...................... 100 Los Recuerdos ............................. 1455 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 807B, Lawrenceville........... 82 Oriental Garden ............................ 4132 Atlanta Highway, No. 111, Loganville ........................... 82 Punto Sabroso Bar and Grill ...... 1032 Old Peachtree Road, Suite, 301, Lawrenceville ......... 94 Pusan Fish Cake Bakery............. 2550 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite T13, Duluth......................... 84 Waffle House No. 686................... 2554 U.S. Highway 78, Snellville .......................................... 91 DEC. 29 INSPECTIONS Crazy Wings .................................. 1455 Pleasant Hill Road Suite 101, Lawrenceville............... 99 Dona Ana Restaurant .................. 4195 S. Lee St., Suite E-F, Buford ........................................ 85

Life is better with friends.

Aspire At Hamilton Mills.............. McDonald’s ................................... Blue Mango ................................... Los Recuerdos ............................. Comfort Suites Duluth ................

3577 Braselton Highway, Dacula........................................ 100 4133 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn.................................... 93 5295 Stone Mountain Highway, Stone Mountain ................ 97 1455 Pleasant Hill Road Suite 807B, Lawrenceville............ 98 3700 Shackleford Road, Duluth.......................................... 100 DEC. 31 INSPECTION Paris Baguette .............................. 3492 Satellite Blvd., Suite 100, Duluth ............................... 100 JAN. 2 INSPECTIONS Biba’s Italian Restaurant ............. 4850 Suglarload Parkway, Lawrenceville............................. 92 Cham Sa Rang House ................. 2550 Pleasant Hill Road, No. 201, Duluth ............................ 81 I Love Wings.................................. 4051 Stone Mountain Highway, Suite D101, Lilburn ........... 50 La Churreria Bakery and Deli. ..... 5730 Buford Highway, Suite F and G, Norcross ................... 88 Mr. Crab.......................................... 4935 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 130, Norcross .................... 99 Next Door ...................................... 2131 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite B4, Duluth ........................ 100 Rodeway Inn ................................. 5990 Western Hills Drive, Norcross.................................... 100 Sabri Kabab House...................... 6075-B Singleton Road, Norcross........................................ 76

Enter for your chance to win a fabulous

Winter Escape! Prize package for four to St. Pete Beach includes: • Round-trip air transportation • Three nights’ at The Don CeSar • A full-day cabana rental • Tickets to Clearwater Marine Aquarium • Four-day car rental & more!

Call us today to learn more! Experience independent retirement living in a community where neighbors become friends!

ENTER BY FEB, 28, 2018! The Regency House Decatur, GA | 404-341-4189

Laurel Grove 524008-1

To enter and for complete contest rules gwinnettdailypost.com/contests No internet access? Send in a postcard with your name, address, phone, email address, age and yes you have read the complete sweepstakes rules to GDP WINTER ESCAPE and Car P.O. Box 603 Lawrenceville, GA 30046. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. For official sweepstakes rules, visit gwinnettdailypost.com/contests and view the rules for The Winter Escape Contest or stop by the Gwinnett Daily Post. 524907-2

gwinnettdailypost.com

lifestyles

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 • 3C

Barnum, Jefferson and the messy arc of progress I fell in love with P.T. Barnum in the third grade. I was also besotted with Thomas Jefferson. Yeah, I was a weird kid. My heroes were a carnival barker and a writer. Watching the new movie “The Greatest Showman” on the big screen last week rekindled my passion for Phineas Taylor Barnum. The movie was so amazing, I went back a second time. Barnum’s actual life though, was more complex and less noble than the silver screen singing Hugh Jackman version. In real life, Barnum launched his entertainment career by purchasing Joice Heth, a blind slave and touting her as the 161-year-old former nurse of George Wash-

Forget Perfect

wrote the words “all men are created equal.” Human advancement is never as pretty or clean as we’d like it to be. When Jefferson put forth the idea that we the people had the inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in 1776, he didn’t mean all Lisa McLeod the people. It took almost 100 years for “we the ington. Barnum put her people” to include black on display in New York men, who weren’t able to where visitors lined up to vote until 1870. Women gawk at her withered body didn’t become part of “we and hear her tales of “dear the people” until 1920. little George.” But if Jefferson hadn’t There’s no way to sugar put forth the idea that he coat it. Barnum was a and his white male cohorts racist and a sexist. He ex- had inalienable rights, the ploited the less fortunate. rest of us would not have My other hero, Thomas been able to follow. Jefferson was no better. Again, human progress He owned slaves, lots of is messy business. them. Yet Jefferson also It’s easy to judge

harshly when we look backwards with today’s understanding and mores. But how many of us are creating anything as breakthrough as the Declaration of Independence or the “Greatest Show on Earth”? Jefferson’s ideas were radical, and he risked his life for them. Barnum was a radical, too. He brought people who had once been shamed out of the shadows. He gave people a reason to laugh. Barnum introduced the public to wild animals like camels, elephants, lions and tigers, amazing creatures people never would have seen in their ordinary lives. In 1882, Barnum purchased a gargantuan, six-ton African elephant named Jumbo

and toured across the U.S. Flash forward 100 plus years, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus was criticized for their treatment of animals, elephants in particular. The circus eventually folded because people no longer wanted to see wild animals in unnatural and harmful conditions. Yet many of us, including me, discovered our love for elephants watching the circus. Maya Angelou famously said, “I did then what I knew how to do, now that I know better, I do better.” Heroes are never flawless. They do the best they can in the times they’re placed. When someone introduces a bold innovative idea, they rarely perfect it on the first round. That’s

not their job. That’s our job. Progress isn’t a nice, clean awakening. Progress is the result of bold ideas; then repeated exposure gives the rest of us the chance to mold the ideas into something even better. Barnum said, “Fortune favors the brave.” We don’t need to wait for the perfect hero. We don’t need to perfect ourselves; and we don’t need to perfect our big ideas before we put them out there. We simply need to be brave enough to move things forward. Lisa McLeod is the global expert in Noble Purpose. She is the author of the bestsellers “Selling with Noble Purpose” and “Leading with Noble Purpose.”

What to do with your new tax cut Most middle-class Americans got a tax cut for Christmas, as even old socialists like Bernie Sanders are now acknowledging. For that, I am grateful. Our punitive tax structure has been a sore point for me ever since I started stroking checks to the government each April — but never more so than last year. In addition to my cushy government job, I do a fair amount of writing and speaking. Most years it’s only moderately lucrative, but 2016 was a banner year. Due to one particular contract, I nearly doubled my earnings from the year before. Good news, right? Yeah, I thought so, too, until I saw my tax bill. Since self-employment income is taxed at a much higher rate, and my “banner year” had pushed me into a higher bracket, the check I ended up writing last April virtually wiped out my gains. I’m not going to tell you how much it was. Let’s just say I’ve bought a brand-new car for less. Needless to say, when that contract expired early in 2017, I was in no hurry to replace it. In other words, as both Milton Friedman and common sense would tell us, over-taxing economic activity produces less of it. I’m not sure how much this new tax cut will help me, since my itemized business expenses and other deductions will probably still be greater than the newly doubled standard deduction. But if you’re reading this, it will probably help you — to the tune of about $1,200 a year for a family of four, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. The question is, what to do with that windfall? Well, you could take your family of four to Europe. Of course, you wouldn’t be able to bring them back, since $1,200 is only enough for one-way tickets, assum-

Rob Jenkins ing you listen to Clark Howard and catch a big sale. But that makes this idea perfect for Democrats and other socialists who opposed the tax cuts. Europe is just the place for them. Or you could take your family of four to an NFL game. A year ago, I would have said $1,200 would be just enough for four tickets, food, etc. However, given the precipitous drop in NFL ticket prices following the ill-advised anthem protests, you could now take a family of approximately 100. Or you could buy a new iPhone X, as the 256GB model retails for $1,249.99. The fact that it will be obsolete in 12 months is irrelevant, since you’ll be getting a tax cut next year, too! Or you could do something boring and responsible like making needed home improvements, or — gasp! — just put it in the bank. Then again, why would you do that? Judging from Congress’s latest “Continuing Resolution” to keep the federal government running without going to the trouble of passing an actual budget, it’s obvious that Washington hasn’t gotten any more responsible. So why should we? Rob Jenkins is a local college professor and freelance writer. He is the author of four books, including “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less in Buford and on Amazon. The views expressed here are his own. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@ yahoo.com.

PET OF THE WEEK

525730-1

Offer good for one item at regular price only. Limit one coupon per customer per day. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Offer is not valid with any other coupon, discount or previous purchase. One cut or one bolt of fabric or trim "by the yard" equals one item. Online fabric & trim discount is limited to 10 yards, single cut. Excludes CRICUT® products, Gemini Machine™ Crafters Companion, Silhouette CAMEO® Machine, candy & snack products, gum & mints, helium tanks, gift cards, custom orders, labor, rentals or class fees. Cash Value 1/10¢.

Each week the Gwinnett Daily Post will feature an animal available for adoption at the Georgia SPCA, which is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee, GA 30024. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 until 4 p.m. You can see the rest of the adoptable cats and dogs at www. georgiaspca.org. Bo is a 2-and-a-halfyear-old Labrador retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier mix. This big, young man is a playful sweetheart. He loves everyone he meets and is pretty easy going. Bo would do great with

an active family who has the time to give him lots of attention and some additional training. Due to his size and strength, we recommend a family only with older children. Come down to the GA SPCA and meet him.

4C • Sunday, January 7, 2018

gwinnettdailypost.com

your community: city by city

City by City is a weekly look at the happenings in the places you call home

AUBURN Carl House to host wedding comedy show Tony and Tina request the honor of your presence at their wedding at Carl House in Auburn. If you are unable to attend, perhaps you’ll be able to make their wedding on a different date since they will be getting hitched multiple times from January to March. The event venue Carl House will host Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, an immersive comedy show staged as an evening of nuptials for two Italian-American families. The audience is invited to actively participate in all festivities, which include the ceremony and a reception. At the reception, guests will be served an Italian buffet dinner consisting of pasta, sausage, tossed salad, bread and — of course — wedding cake. Tickets cost $64.80 to $95.20 and can be purchased online at eventbrite. com. Shows are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays between Jan. 26 and March 4. No shows are scheduled Feb. 9 to 11 or Feb. 16 to 18. Carl House is located at 1176 Atlanta Highway in Auburn. For more information, call 770-586-0095 or visit www.carlhouse.com.