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Family speaks on Auburn man’s death Wife: Husband ‘died for nothing’ in dispute over dogs “A good man died for nothing,” she said. cailin.obrien Paul Wilson, 44, and one @gwinnettdailypost.com of the family dogs were shot Auburn resident Beth Wil- to death on Crest Pointe son said on Wednesday that Court in Auburn early Sunshe didn’t understand why day morning. Police have acher husband had to die over cused the Wilsons’ neighbor, the weekend.

Larry Bates, 46, of commitBY CAILIN O’BRIEN

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ting the crime.

Beth and Paul Wilson had been married for 12 years.

Both grew up in Gwinnett County. She attended Central Gwinnett High School, while he graduated from

Beth Wilson poses with late husband Paul Wilson. (Photo: Wilson family)

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Meadowcreek cluster served by bookmobile

BY KEITH FARNER keith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County police officers and crime scene investigators, above, work the scene of a home in Loganville where four children and their father were stabbed to death. Isabel Martinez, 33, at right, is accused in the stabbings. (Photos: Gwinnett Police Department)

‘Horrendous crime’

Mother accused of stabbing 4 kids, husband to death Martin Romero, 33, and children Isabela Martinez, 10, Diana Romero, 9, Dacota Romero, 7, Dillian Romero, 4, and Axel Romero, 2 are pictured in this undated family photo posted to a GoFundMe page Thursday evening. (Family Photo)

BY CAILIN O’BRIEN

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A Loganville mother has been accused of stabbing her husband and four children to death in Gwinnett’s deadliest childinvolved murder case in recent history.

A fifth child is in stable condition at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Isabel Martinez, 33, was arrested and booked into the Gwinnett County Detention Center just before 11 a.m. on Thursday.

She’s accused of killing her husband Martin Romero, 33, and children Isabela Martinez, 10, Dacota Romero, 7, Dillian Romero, 4, and Axel Romero, 2.

Martinez is facing six counts of aggravated assault, five counts of murder and five counts of

malice murder. She’s also being held for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Police showed up at the Martinez home on Emory Lane in unincorporated Loganville after a woman called 911 from inside the house to tell them that several people had been stabbed at about

4:47 a.m. The caller may have been Martinez, police said.

When officers arrived, they found Romero dead in the home along with four of his children.

Pihera said it’s up to the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the exact cause of death, but warrants

against Martinez allege that she stabbed the family members sometime between 2 a.m. and 4:47 a.m.

“Fortunately, our officers found a female under the age of 10 who was suffering from very serious injuries,” Pihera said.

“And she was taken to a local hospital.”

That girl was 9-year-old Diana Romero. As of about 8 p.m., Gwinnett County police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said Diana was still in serious condition, although she is stable.

“We continue to pray for Diana’s recovery both physically and emotionally as she learns about what happened to her father and siblings,” Pihera said.

Police and media crawled all over the normally quiet Loganville mobile home neighborhood as the Gwinnett County Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Their white, clinical vehicle stood out in contrast with the playground equipment in the victims’ yard.

Neighbor Ivan Nava, 15, said this wasn’t anything he’d seen in the neighborhood before.

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School district officials are reporting that the Gwinnett County Public Schools book mobile is popular this summer throughout its 35-stop route in the Meadowcreek cluster. (Special Photo)

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School district officials are reporting that the Gwinnett County Public Schools book mobile has proven to be popular this summer throughout its 35-stop route in the Meadowcreek cluster.

The book mobile will continue through July, but after three weeks of service by late June, the former school bus turned “library on wheels” served more than 2,400 students and parents who have visited the bus. More than 3,600 books have been checked out as well.

The book mobile is filled with more than 4,200 books that students can check out for free. In addition, the mobile library is staffed with media specialists who help students find books that best match their age and reading level. In the fall, the book mobile will transition from a checkout system to a book giveaway.

Schools across GCPS will have the opportunity to book the bus for a visit during which students will be able to get on it and pick out a book to keep. The children who get on the bus will be those who have met a school established goal, and the book will be their reward. The collection of new popular books will be provided during the school year through donations and sponsors.

Mary Barbee, the director of media services and technical training is a strong advocate of the program.

“Reading books takes children places they have never been to before and it enhances their imagination,” Barbee said in a press release. “Unfortunately because of any number of obstacles, many children are not able to visit a library so we are bringing the library to them.

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Get high resting heart rate checked DEAR DR. ROACH: My resting heart rate is between 90 and 120, averaging 106 over the past week. I feel no pain or discomfort, but even mild exercise causes my heart rate to shoot up. I have had bloodwork (including thyroid levels), an electrocardiogram (Holter monitor), an echocardiogram and a treadmill stress test. All of the tests show no signs of heart problems except for tachycardia. I am taking several medications, including Fetzima and Abilify.

Is it likely that one of the medications is causing my problem?

My internist says that my heart rate was in the normal range about four years ago.

I started taking the Fetzima and the Abilify three years ago for depression and anxiety. I was not aware of my heart rate being over 100 till I was informed at a screening two months ago.

I experience no sensation of flushing or warmth.

Before I found out about the tachycardia, I was working out 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Since then, I have been advised by my doctor not to do anything strenuous until we get my heart rate down. I am 70 years old. He says I probably shouldn’t get my heart rate over about 130 during exercise. I have been using a treadmill daily. This morning my resting heart rate was 107. After 20 minutes at a very slow pace on the treadmill my heart rate was 128. Of course, I expect my heart rate to increase with exercise. But with my resting heart rate so high, that doesn’t allow me to get in a good workout.

— K.I. ANSWER: The resting heart rate is normally between 60 and 100, so yours is definitely over the normal range. Although this is common, it does require an investigation into why it is going on, since there are some potentially serious conditions that might be causing it. Many conditions can cause it in the short term — fever, infection, low-volume state and many others — but this has been going on a long time for you.

Your doctor has already done much of the appropriate workup. Heart failure (a scary-sounding term that means a decrease in the mechanical ability of the heart to pump blood) is one cause; the echocardiogram is the best first test to evaluate that possibility. I agree with your concern that your heart rate went up too high with exercise.

The timing with the medications is too suspicious to be ignored. I have never prescribed Fetzima (the generic name is levomilnacipran, normally used for depression), but when I looked it up, it does show that tachycardia is a known side effect. Aripiprazole (Abilify), another medicine used in psychiatry (sometimes for atypical depression, often for disorders with thinking), also is associated with tachycardia.

It’s my suspicion that one of these medicines may be the culprit, and you should discuss with whomever prescribed it whether there might be alternatives.

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

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In 1954, Elvis Presley made his radio debut, as his single “That’s All Right” was broadcast by Memphis radio station WHBQ. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O’Connor to serve as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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It must be OK if Hugh Grant says it Dear Amy: At some point during the last few years, my middle-aged aunt adopted a particular word to express mild annoyance. For example, when our plans to meet up for Sunday brunch had to be canceled, she used this word. It is a word you hear occasionally in British movies or television shows, but I don’t think it is widely used in North America.

I’ve been suspicious that she doesn’t know the origin or meaning of this word, and I assume she would be embarrassed if she said it in front of someone — like a Brit — who did know and took offense.

For context, I have never heard my gentle aunt say even the mildest expletive (“darn” is as close as she has come to swearing in front of our family), so I do not think that she is aware of what she is saying.

To be sure, I looked up the word, and it is deemed a “term of abuse,” “derogatory” and is considered to be homophobic. I believe that my aunt would be horrified to know this, but I also don’t want to police the words of the people around me. What should I do to handle this gracefully?

— Concerned Niece Dear Concerned: Thank you for supplying the word in question, which I have redacted from your letter,

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson for the reasons you state.

To describe it, however — basically your non-swearing aunt is flinging the “F-bomb,” with a (potentially) homophobic twist.

It’s a very long way from “darn” to this expression.

The way to gently correct someone is to do so privately, one time only, and with no extra commentary.

You might say to her, “I notice you occasionally say that word; have you ever looked up what it means?” She can then either ask you, or quietly look it up on her own. Ultimately, she might relate that she heard Hugh Grant say it in a movie, and if Hugh said it, it must be OK. A substitute English expression she might adopt instead would be the milder (but still somewhat vulgar) “bollocks.” I give it my stamp of approval, because I heard Idris Elba say it in a movie, and so it must be OK. Dear Amy: Last year my brother married a lovely woman whom he had met overseas. They

made their home here in the U.S., and had a baby shortly thereafter.

We had thought the marriage was a happy one, but she misses her family and her home country very much.

She and my brother are now ending their marriage and she and the baby will be moving back to her family.

As the years pass and this child grows up, how best can we (aunt and uncle) maintain some contact with the child?

We’d like there to be some relationship, no matter how great the distance.

— Eager Aunt and Uncle Dear Eager: The best way to maintain a relationship with this child (and the best predictor of how this relationship will evolve) is the friendship you will be able to maintain with the child’s mother. She will be the conduit to the child.

Always remember birthdays and other special occasions. Send cards and short letters (even before the child can read).

Ask the child’s mother if you can occasionally Skype with the family to check in, and electronically share photos back and forth.

I hope that as this child grows, they will have a positive relationship with their father and the rest of their American family.

Visits back and forth will

be important, and your notes, cards and modest gifts will help to sustain the relationship between visits.

I want to reassure you that while it is challenging to build a relationship internationally, a child can feel loved, even from a distance. I applaud your desire to try.

Dear Amy: OMG, I shuddered when I read the letter from “Once and Future Girlfriend,” whose “boyfriend” stole her car and was currently in jail for other offenses. I admit I was worried about how you might respond to this doozy.

Thank you for suggesting various brands of sneakers she might wear for the fastest getaway.

And when you suggested that she and the jailbird guy’s other girlfriend should “Thelma and Louise it,” I laughed out loud.

I think that a good general rule is that if your guy steals your car, that’s a deal-breaker.

— Fan Dear Fan: Let’s get the T-shirt made!

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. com. Readers may send postal mail to Amy Dickinson, c/o Tribune Content Agency LLC., 16650 Westgrove Drive, Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001.

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You can make a difference if you get involved in something that is meaningful for you. Don’t let what everyone else does stop you from taking the path that you find most inviting. Personal satisfaction will result if you take action and put muscle behind your plans.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — Hard work will pay off, as long as you don’t let someone take control or take credit for your efforts. Stick to a tight schedule and do your own thing.

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22) — Change is only good if it promotes overall benevolence. Don’t disregard who will be affected by the decisions you make. Look at the big picture before you make a move.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — It’s up to you to make a change if you don’t like the way things are going. Problems with a peer or at work are apparent.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Emotional mood swings can be expected. Whether you’re the one having second thoughts or someone else, it’s best not to alter any aspect of your life prematurely. Contemplate your next move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Check into a situation that arises before you decide to pitch in and help. It’s important to take care of your own responsibilities before taking on someone else’s.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Make alterations based on what you see and what you know. Putting a unique or unexpected twist on something you are doing will help you gain respect and acknowledgement.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Take a break and explore places in your community that are new to you. Join an interesting group in order to discover new ways to tackle forthcoming challenges.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Get involved if you want to promote positive change. Go the distance and reach out to organizations that are dedicated to a cause that matters to you personally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Your charm will carry you a long way when dealing with peers, authority figures or institutions. A steady pace coupled with experience and knowledge will help you get your way.

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Officials believe house fire to be arson

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Gwinnett County fire investigators are looking for information about an arsonist who set a home near Lawrenceville on fire early Wednesday morning.

Fire and Emergency Services Capt. Tommy Rutledge said investigators have determined the fire at the home on the 1100 block of Kibbe Circle in unincorporated Gwinnett was a case of arson. The fire is believed to have begun about 6:30 a.m., and a neighbor called 911 when they saw smoke and flames coming from the home.

“Neighbors initially tried to douse the fire with a garden hose and knocked at the front door to alert anyone inside,” Rutledge said. “There was no answer at the door and attempts to quench the

Investigators have determined an arsonist caused the fire that damaged this home on the 1100 block of Kibbe Circle in unincorporated Lawrenceville on Wednesday morning. They are seeking the public’s help in the case.

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flames before fire trucks arrived were unsuccessful.”

Firefighters were dispatched at 6:45 a.m. and arrived six minutes later to find the right side of the house, as well as part of its attic, engulfed in flames. Rutledge said the owners were not home when the fire began, but firefighters found a dog in it. The dog was rescued

and given oxygen before it was turned over to the homeowner, who had arrived.

“According to fire investigators, multiple points of origin were found on the exterior of the home,” Rutledge said.

“The fire quickly spread inside via the exterior wall and raced to the attic.

Fire investigators collected evidence at the scene

and took samples for lab testing. It is believed that an accelerant was used to spark the blaze.”

Fire officials are not releasing information about how they believe the fire was started because of the ongoing arson investigation. Rutledge said investigators have not determined a possible motive for the fire, however. That is part of the reason why

they they are seeking the public’s help in gathering information about the fire or who started it.

Anyone who has information about the fire is asked to call investigators at 678-518-4890 or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-2825804. Georgia Arson Control Inc. offers rewards of as much as $10,000 if tipsters can provide

information that leads to a person’s arrest and conviction.

Arson is a felony crime, and if the person accused of it is found guilty, he or she could be facing as many as 20 years in prison.

“This blaze was a bold act that could have placed a number of people in extreme danger,” Rutledge said.

aging infrastructure in energy markets,” AZZ Industrial Vice President and General Manager A Texas-based comGary Hill said. “We will pany that deals with spe- maintain that commitcialty electrical equipment by strategically ment and engineered relocating and expanding services is expanding, our operations in Gwinand it’s chosen Gwinnett nett County. as the place to grow.

“We are excited with AZZ Inc. officials the expanded growth joined Partnership Gwin- potential this facility nett and the Georgia will provide in the comDepartment of Economic ing years, as we continue Development on Thursto address corrosion and day to announce plans erosion challenges in to move their industrial critical infrastructure division to a new facilworldwide.” ity in Suwanee. That The 18,000-squaredivision includes the foot facility will be specialty welding group, located at 560 Horizon which officials said is Drive, and the division a leading provider of that it will house inpower generation and cludes AZZ Inc.’s fabriindustrial maintenance, cation and field services repair and overhaul spe- groups on top of the cialty services. specialty welding group.

“AZZ’s specialty The company offers welding business is weld metal overlay soludedicated to developing tions that are designed to innovative weld overlay protect pressure vessels, products and services to boiler tubes and pipaddress the challenge of ing components so they

don’t suffer from process corrosion and erosion.

“AZZ’s continued commitment to developing market-leading products and services makes them a valuable part of Gwinnett’s business community,” Partnership Gwinnett Director of Economic Development Andrew Carnes said. “I congratulate them on this announcement and look forward to assisting them with their plans for future growth.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment Lindsay Martin said, “This announcement reflects the pro-business climate and wealth of resources Georgia is able to provide industry-leading companies, such as AZZ. I am confident AZZ will continue to find growth and success here as part of our business community.”

Police: Armed robber in AZZ Inc. looking to expand operations with new facility Texaco beer theft ID’d

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Gwinnett County police have identified the man they believe robbed a Peachtree Corners Texaco of money, cigarettes and beer last month.

Lawrenceville resident Nicholas Shaw, 26, is accused of robbing the gas station of an unknown amount of money, allegedly taking two packs of cigarettes and a case of beer along the way, at about 6:30 p.m. June 26.

He is facing armed robbery, robbery by intimidation, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm and entering auto charges stemming from three unrelated crimes in the county, including the robbery at the Texaco.

Police said that, during the June 26 incident, Shaw asked an employee for the cigarettes at the counter and allegedly pulled out a small pistol when the em-

Gwinnett County police said they have identified the man accused of robbing a Peachtree Corners Texaco of money, beer and cigarettes as Nicholas Shaw. He is facing multiple charges stemming from the robbery, as well as two other unrelated incidents. (Special Photo)

ployee’s back was turned.

He is accused of then demanding the employee take out the money from the register and place it on the counter.

He fled the gas station in an older model, tan vehicle, police officials said.

Police got a tip about Shaw’s possible identity from Lilburn Police Department after reviewing the gas station’s surveillance footage. They confirmed the ID, though, after he was found in custody in Oglethorpe County on

July 3.

Shaw is also accused of being involved in an unrelated theft from a vehicle in Stone Mountain on June 25 and another unrelated armed robbery at a Marathon gas station in Lilburn on June 29.

Gwinnett police said they plan to book Shaw into the county jail on the charges once he is released in Oglethorpe County.

They did not rule out the possibility that he could face additional charges, though.

Sugar Hill resident named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 alumni list

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A Sugar Hill resident and middle school music teacher has been named one of the University of Georgia’s top young alumni, the school announced Wednesday.

Matt Koperniak is a member of the UGA Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 list for 2017.

The two-time Georgia

graduate — he received a bachelor’s degree in 2002 and a master’s degree two years later — is the director of bands at Riverwatch Middle School in Forsyth County.

“We are excited about this year’s 40 Under 40 class,” UGA Alumni Relations Executive Director Meredith Gurley Johnson said in a statement. “These young alumni are making a dif-

ference in the classroom, boardroom, operating room and everywhere in between.”

Members of the list will be recognized during an awards luncheon Sept. 14 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, with Inside the NBA co-host Ernie Johnson delivering the keynote address.

Nearly 400 alumni were nominated for this year’s list. In addition to Koperniak, other honor-

PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE THE CITY OF GRAYSON TODAY ANNOUNCES ITS INTENTION TO INCREASE THE PROPERTY TAXES IT WILL LEVY THIS YEAR BY SIXTEEN POINT SIX ONE PERCENT (16.61%) Each year the Gwinnett County board of assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in the county. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the county indicate there has been an increase in the fair market value of any specific property, the board of tax assessors is required by law to re-determine the value of such property and increase the assessment.

This is called reassessment.

When the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia Law requires that a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total revenue on the current year’s new digest that last year’s millage rate would have produced had no reassessments occurred.

ees picked for this year’s 40 Under 40 list include ESPN reporter Maria Taylor, Georgia’s teacher of the year Casey M. Bethel, state Rep. Sam Watson, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention health specialist Behnoosh Momin and Maritza McClendon, who was the first woman of color to be a member of the American Olympic swim team.

“I remain passionately involved in music teaching activities at UGA,” Koperniak said on the 40 Under 40 website, alumni.uga. edu/40u40/#40u40class.

“In addition to teaching

UGA camps every summer, I work closely with UGA music education students. The future of

our teaching profession depends upon the mentorship and guidance of younger teachers.”

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The City of Grayson has elected to set the millage rate at 2.10 mills, which is a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the City of Grayson may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase.

ALL CONCERNED CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THIS TAX INCREASE TO BE HELD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AT THE INDICATED TIMES:

NET TAXES LEVIED

LESS EXEMPTIONS NET DIGEST NET MILLAGE

2015

2016

Proposed

113,293,040

115,040,440

124,879,960

139.409,630

163,262,350

192,961,868

7,331,310

8,014,470

7,092,920

5,057,440

3,890,090

2,954,090

3,560

3,560

3,560

3,560

1440

1,440

1,031,320

1,154,600

1,220,200

1,224,440

1,113,720

1,130,840

51,150

23,800

59,400

28,480

121,659,230

124,213,070

133,247,790

145,718,870

168,327,000

197,076,718

HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT GROSS DIGEST

3,945,700

2,864,630

2,969,205

12,535,595

3,811,886

5,225,995

117,713,530

121,348,440

130,278,585

133,183,275

164,515,114

191,850,723

2.5

2.25

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.1

294,284

273,034

273,585

279,685

345,482

402,887

NET TAXES $ INCREASE

7,030

-21,250

551

6,100

65,797

57,405

NET TAXES % INCREASE

1.02%

7.20%

0.00998

2.00%

23.52%

16.61%

Some distortions in figures may occur since data was obtained from city and county records. These figures do not include adjustments to the digest.

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GRAYSON CITY HALL 475 GRAYSON PARKWAY JULY 10, 2017 AT 9:00 AM JULY 10, 2017 AT 6:00 PM JULY 17, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

Sugar Hill’s Matt Koperniak, who is the director of bands at Riverwatch Middle School in Forsyth County, was named one of UGA’s 40 under 40. (Special Photo)

Pursuant to the requirements of OCGA Section 48-5-32 the City of Grayson does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year tax digest and levy along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past 5 years. The Mayor and Council of the City of Grayson will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 9:00 AM and and 6:00 PM to receive comments and on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM to adopt the Millage Rate at Grayson City Hall, 475 Grayson parkway, Grayson, GA 30017.

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The U.S. flag will yet wave The signers of the Declaration of Independence were highly imperfect men. Thomas Jefferson and his fellow Southerners were rank hypocrites for declaring “all men are created equal” while owning men, women and children as their slaves. John Adams was sour and disputatious, and later as president would sign the Sedition Act outlawing criticism of the government. John Hancock was accused of amassing his fortune through smuggling. Benjamin Franklin could have been described as kind of a dirty old man.

Yet they laid out a set of principles, later codified in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, that transcended their flaws. At this bizarre moment in our history, it is useful to remember that the ideas and institutions of Eugene the American exRobinson periment are much more powerful and enduring than the idiosyncrasies of our leaders.

I call this moment bizarre for obvious reasons. As Thomas Paine would write in December 1776: “These are the times that try men’s souls.”

We have a president who neither understands nor respects the basic norms of American democracy. Make no mistake: Donald Trump is a true aberration. There is no figure like him in U.S. history, for which we should be thankful.

Trump’s inexperience is unique; he is the only president never to have previously served in government or the military. This weakness is exponentially compounded by his ignorance of both policy and process, his lack of curiosity, his inability to focus and his tremendous insecurity. He refuses to acknowledge his shortcomings, let alone come to terms with them; and he desperately craves the kind of sycophantic adulation that George Washington, a genuine hero, pointedly rejected.

Trump is a #FakeHero. He strings along his supporters with promises he has no idea how to keep. Like many a would-be strongman before him, he defines himself politically by the fights he picks; he erects straw men — faceless “elites,” cable television hosts, Muslims, Mexicans, nonexistent individuals or groups waging an imaginary “war on Christmas” — because authoritarians always need enemies. Yet his ego is a delicate hothouse flower, threatened by the slightest puff of criticism.

The Founders, mindful of their own faults, ultimately designed a system to contain a rogue president. They limited his elective term to four years, gave checking and balancing powers to the legislative and judicial branches, and designed impeachment as a last-ditch remedy.

The Trump presidency compels all of us to be mindful of our constitutional duties.

The role of the citizenry — to express approval or disapproval at the ballot box — includes making sure that suffrage is not selectively and unfairly denied by restrictive voter-ID laws or partisan purges of the voter rolls. It is heartening that red states have joined blue in resisting the attempt by Trump’s trumpedup “voter fraud” commission to assemble a national list of voters. Perhaps some future administration could be trusted to make sense of our confusing patchwork of voting systems.

This one can’t.

Congress must assert its powers of oversight.

One reason the signers of the Declaration gathered in Philadelphia to pledge “our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor” to the cause of independence was that they saw the mingling of royal power and British commercial interests as corrupt. We now have a president whose farflung business empire — which he has refused to divest, and which his family still operates — presents myriad potential conflicts of interest.

Trump has deepened the swamp, not drained it; and Congress has a duty to sort through the muck.

Congress must also let Trump know, in no uncertain terms, that any attempt to impede or disrupt special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election meddling will have the gravest consequences. Trump should be told that firing Mueller would automatically be considered grounds for impeachment.

The justices of the Supreme Court, meanwhile, should study the court’s decisions in United States v. Nixon, which forced Richard Nixon to turn over his White House tapes; and Bush v. Gore, which halted the 2000 vote recount in Florida. Both were instances wherein the court, which rightly shies away from decisions that determine who occupies the presidency, felt it had no choice but to act. It is no stretch to imagine that Trump’s contempt for the Constitution will once again force the court’s hand.

The Fourth of July is no day for despair. It’s a day to remember that our system, though vulnerable to a charlatan like Trump, is robust and resilient. Eventually he will be tossed or voted out. And the star-spangled banner yet will wave.

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

Trump’s high jinks embarrassing As the nation was preparing to celebrate its storied independence from the British crown, the president secured his place as history’s greatest jester.

Or America’s first toddler president. Take your pick.

Trump did so by tweeting a doctored video clip of himself from several years ago in which he takes down wrestling magnate Vince McMahon and gives him a good pummeling.

The new version superimposes the CNN logo on McMahon’s head. Get it? In the 28-second clip, Trump walks away from the fray unrumpled with nary a hair out of place.

Bizarre comes to mind.

Absurd. Ridiculous. Funny, perhaps, to a certain sort.

Embarrassing in the extreme to many Americans who would describe themselves as perpetually appalled. What’s next, Trump in his tighty whities atop Trump Tower punching an inflatable Vladimir Putin?

It is baffling to think that Trump is proud of himself and such high jinks, to put it charitably. We get that he’s at war with the media, hardly an original concept at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. But no one has ever seen a U.S. president behave in such an idiotic manner. Most adults have a pause button in their brains that shields civilized society from impulsive, inappropriate behavior. For the president, every impulse is apparently irresistible.

cape. It only takes one.

All is not glum, however.

There have been some truly humorous moments in the aftermath of the video’s viral reception, principally from those defending Trump’s cartoon presidency. The ever-earnest Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Kathleen the president “in no way form Parker or fashion has ever promoted or encouraged violence.”

For good reason, many in How’s that? Isn’t this the same the journalism world have Trump who offered to pay the expressed deep concerns about legal fees for anyone who got the effect the video might in hot water for punching out a have. CNN’s response said in protester at one of his campart: “It is a sad day when the paign rallies? president of the United States To Trump supporters who encourages violence against find the wrestling video unobreporters.” jectionable or, I suspect, hilariWe’ve already witnessed ous in some cases, I would ask one such event this year when that they try to imagine the Montana congressional candi- same video showing Barack date Greg Gianforte assaulted Obama superimposing Fox a reporter for The Guardian, News on someone’s face, breaking his glasses. In a punching him repeatedly and comedy, the audience might then smugly strutting away. applaud the tough guy punchVery likely these same ing the obnoxious reporter, folks would have stormed the but this isn’t a comedy. Please, National Mall demanding the someone tell the president. president’s impeachment.

Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., As an opinion columnist whose recent book laments the who draws plenty of threatenabsence of people behaving ing hate mail, I fear less for like grown-ups in America, my personal safety than for the reacted to the video-tweet in integrity and security of our strong language, suggesting country. I’ve covered politics that Trump is trying to “weaoff and on for 40 years, includponize distrust” toward the ing writing a thrice-weekly media. It’s not as though the column for the now-defunct country’s media-haters need Charleston Evening Post in much encouragement to act out 1980 leading up to the first ReTrump’s looney-tunes dreams- publican presidential primary

in South Carolina.

Never during that time or since have I ever worried that a president’s behavior would embarrass the country on the world stage. Trump’s most unpardonable offense isn’t his implied threat to members of the Fourth Estate but his minimizing of the nation’s stature in the world. Our allies must shudder while our enemies devise new ways to celebrate. Trump may crack himself up, but he also shatters any pretense of our seriousness as a nation. So much for that shining city on the hill, not to mention the president as leader of the free world.

We look like fools because our president so convincingly plays one.

Trump, naturally, begs to differ. To his mind, he’s acting perfectly presidential.

His Twitter habit is simply a “modern day presidential” way of communicating. To this thought, homeland security adviser Thomas Bossert added that Trump is a “genuine president expressing himself genuinely.”

Well, there’s that.

But the act of a president using modern technology doesn’t necessarily convey presidential, as most define it.

And being genuine in Trump’s case simply means he’s a genuine fool.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

Taking it easy in the valley above the clouds SUCHES — This forested oasis in the sweet spot of North Georgia has an elevation of almost 3,000 feet which has brought about the notion from its long-time residents as being “The Valley Above The Clouds.”

That sobriquet alone tells you that if you have been bogged down with frustration, internet lag, idleness or worry, you ought to come here and get cleansed and refreshed. The cure doesn’t require a subscription.

Suches is unincorporated and uncomplicated. You hang out here and you might get a citation from the Union County sheriff if you become impatient or get in a hurry. You just can’t become a worried man, singing a worried song in these parts. If you don’t slow down when you come here — from premeditation — the winding roads will cause you to keep the pedal a huge distance from the metal.

If you find your way here, you will want to buy something at Wolfpen Gap Country Store. It is an old fashioned place where browsing will make your day. Certainly you agree that we don’t want to lose places like that — they should remain part of the landscape.

I have found my way here to sidle up to the headwaters of the Toccoa River, which flows north for 93 miles into Tennes-

Loran Smith see where its name becomes the Ocoee. As you might suspect, Toccoa is an Indian name which, in Cherokee, means “beautiful.” The meaning of the name certainly is befitting. The Toccoa, a tributary of the Hiawassee, is 56 miles long in the state of Georgia. It flows through Lake Blue Ridge where the tail waters of the lake are home to trophy size brown trout.

If you want a lazy-river-like afternoon, make the 33 mile drive from Suches to Blue Ridge. Even in the heat of summer, there is a refreshing influence that is a reminder that North Georgia is a center for feel good moments.

All Georgians who appreciate the unspoiled North Georgia mountains should never fail to come this way, stop somewhere and bow in reverence, remembering Arthur Woody who had a lot to do with what we consider pristine. However, if you conduct a modicum of research you find that without

his influence there is no telling what this treasured landscape would be like today.

Woody, a colorful character, was a forest ranger who preferred not to wear a uniform.

He often walked around barefoot. He was a woodsman who came along in the 1915 era.

The son of a farmer, Woody became a member of a Forest Service crew as an axe man and became an advocate of the federal government buying up land in North Georgia.

A series of purchases did take place bringing about the Chattahoochee (formerly Cherokee) National Forrest.

One would assume that the government paid good money for land back then — otherwise how could folks support the Feds, most of whom were Yankees.

It was a good deal for Woody and his friend Roscoe Nicholson as they became the first Forest Rangers of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Woody’s good deeds were celebrated and remain legend.

He was highly opposed to poachers and made false bear tracks to catch them. If you are an outlaw, one of the best ways to hide out would be the forest. The outlaws were no match for the wily Woody who would catch ’em and bring ’em to justice.

Today the Chattahoochee National Forest is an invigorat-

ing playground for outdoor recreational advocates. If you ride through the forest, you can’t imagine that North Georgia was once as bald as Stone Mountain.

Not only did Woody go about his “rangering” business as an efficient fiduciary for the U.S. government, he was never reluctant to parry with the bureaucrats by finding ways to get around their troublesome, cantankerous and logjam thinking.

He wanted a road built from Suches to Wolfpen Gap. He was told that there was nothing in the budget to build new roads, only funding for improving existing roads.

Ranger Woody and his friends cut a path through the forest from Suches to the gap. When they finished, they called it a road which led to Washington funding improvements until a paved road was built.

On your way from here to Blue Ridge, you might want to stop at Woody Gap and give a thumbs up for ol’ Arthur. His spirit still hovers over the lands he helped preserve and protect.

But don’t go to Blue Ridge without a fly rod and urgency to catch a big brown trout on the Toccoa.

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

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world 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck the central Philippines, according to the US Geological Survey.

A 42-year-old man was killed, according to Rowena Codilla, the mayor of Kananga, one of the cities affected by the earthquake.

The quake’s epicenter was located near the city of Tacloban, which was hit hard during Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. No tsunami warning is in place.

According to initial estimates from the USGS, the quake struck at 4:03 p.m. local time, at a depth of 6.5 kilometers.

The quake does not appear to have caused widespread significant damage.

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G20: Cops, protesters clash

By Kara Fox and James Masters CNN

German riot police clashed at times with thousands of protesters in Hamburg on Thursday evening as world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, arrived in the city ahead of Friday’s G20 summit.

Throughout the afternoon and night, police used water cannons as protesters threw bottles and smoke bombs during the anti-capitalist Welcome to Hell march, which began about 2 miles from where the summit will be held.

Firecrackers and bottles were also thrown at riot police who attempted to disperse the crowd as police helicopters circled Israeli, Indian overhead. The clashes PMs hit beach began after police ordered to do business many protesters to remove their masks.

Israel’s Prime Minister At least 76 officers were Benjamin Netanyahu and his hurt, Hamburg police said.

Indian counterpart Narendra It was unclear whether that Modi brought a whole new figure included two officers definition to “chilling out” whose sight was affected after wading in the Mediter- by someone pointing a ranean Sea on Thursday. laser at their helicopter and Modi, who is on a threeanother who had a serious day visit to Israel, checked eye injury after a firework out a desalination plant and went off nearby. tasted the water.

They didn’t give the “There’s nothing like number of injured protestgoing to the beach with ers and bystanders but friends,” Netanyahu wrote said one person had been on Twitter Thursday after the event.

The apparent friendship between the two leaders has not gone unnoticed, with photographers capturing im- Kansans pepper ages of the pair hugging over Moran with health the past few days. care questions Modi, the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel, Republican Sen. Jerry arrived at a time of good Moran said Thursday he’s relations between the two still opposed to the current countries, which are marking Republican bill to repeal 25 years of diplomatic ties. and replace Obamacare, Seven major agreements telling a packed town hall in have been signed, dealing northwest Kansas that he’s with water, agriculture and concerned about the bill’s space technology. The two impact on the state’s rural countries have also created a population. $40 million dollar research “What I would say is that and development fund for I would not vote for the bill joint innovation. that’s in front of the SenBilateral trade has grown ate today,” he told a gaggle from $200 million in 1992 to of reporters outside after $4.16 billion last year. the event, as sweat dripped down his brow on a summer Hong Kong seizes day that got well into the 90s. “I’ve outlined broad crilargest ivory haul teria by which I would judge a bill, and we’ll see if any, in 30 years if that bill changes in a way Nearly eight tons of that I find satisfactory.” illegal ivory tusks have Close to 150 people been seized in Hong Kong, crammed into a room here authorities’ biggest haul in in Palco — coming close 30 years. to the size of the town’s The tusks, which are population of about 200 — worth an estimated $9 to attend one of the only million, were found hidden town halls being held by a beneath frozen fish cartons Republican senator during aboard a container ship this week’s holiday recess. sailing from Malaysia, the Attendees peppered Hong Kong Customs office Moran with polite, though said in a statement. detailed, questions about the One man and two women plan. Unlike many Repubhave been arrested and an lican town halls this year, investigation is ongoing.

Moran’s event struck a tone The seizure comes of patience and friendly months after China outlined discourse, with few interrupa plan to ban the ivory trade tions and boo’s from those completely in 2017. who disagreed with him.

Hong Kong has long Moran endured few, if held the reputation as being any, testy exchanges, even the “dark heart of the ivory as a woman stood next to trade,” a port city that’s less him the whole time, holding regulated and provides a a large poster with cartoongateway to China. ish faces of Senate Majority The sale of ivory is still Leader Mitch McConnell, legal in Hong Kong, with President Donald Trump restrictions, but the govern- and House Speaker Paul ment plans to phase it out Ryan, under the caption: by 2021.

“When you lose your health — From wire reports care, remember who took it

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people Bill Cosby retrial set for Nov., judge rules

Bill Cosby will be retried on three charges of assault starting Nov. 6 of this year, Montgomery County, Pa., Judge Steven O’Neill ruled Thursday.

The famed comedian stood trial in June on three charges of aggravated indecent assault for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home outside Philadelphia in January 2004.

Judge O’Neill declared a mistrial in the case after jurors said they were unable to come to a unanimous verdict on any of the charges.

The trial was light on forensics and largely relied on the testimony of Constand, Protests and clashes between police and protesters in Hamburg, Germany, on Thurswho worked as the direcday, ahead of the G20. Police are seen here using water cannons to disperse a crowd tor of basketball operations of protesters. (Photo: Jean-Luc Ap/Instagram) for Temple University’s women’s basketball team at arrested for throwing a kills.” city in northern Germany, the time. bottle.

Julia Reusing, 27, from home to some 1.8 million She said Cosby, a powerThere were about 8,000 Frankfurt, was upset that people. ful alum at the school, menprotesters, according to a police disrupted the demBut after nightfall there police estimate, a far cry onstration. were flames in the streets. tored her and gained her trust in order to take advantage of from the 100,000 expected “If this is all we can do As marchers reached her. He gave her a pill that on the two days of the just for showing our opin- the Rote Flora, a building incapacitated her and then summit. The protest dision and giving a statement that has been a traditional sipated around midnight.

— and if the state forces gathering spot for leftists, a digitally penetrated her, she “I came here because, in are just shutting us up … I pile of trash was set on fire testified.

Cosby, 79, did not testify general, I’m totally against mean what kind of state do in the street. Police used in his own defense during the the G20 summit,” Nicklas, we live in?” she said about a water cannon to put out a 21-year-old student pro- authorities’ initial moves to the blaze, which consumed trial. His defense attorneys tester, told CNN earlier. control the protests. bicycles, bags of trash and attacked Constand’s credibility, pointing out inconsisten“…It’s the root cause There were also periother items found nearby. cies in her testimony on dates or reason for what’s going ods of calm during the In another area of the wrong in the world. Wars day, where demonstrators city, one car was destroyed and details. His attorneys said that the sexual contact can be bad, but capitalism marched through the port by a fire. did occur but that it was part of a consensual relationship.

“He remains in serious condition,” the statement Boss: ‘Hawaii continued. “We will provide Five-0’ actors updates as appropriate.”

Scalise was readmitted offered raises to the ICU the day before “Hawaii Five-0” producer “due to new concerns for Peter Lenkov is defending infection,” according to a the network on which his statement from his office series airs after news about Wednesday. a pay equity battle with two The Republican House of the show’s actors went Majority Whip was origipublic. nally released from the In a statement, Lenkov intensive care unit on June 22 after undergoing multiple said departing actors Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park Republican Sen. Jerry Moran said Thursday he’s still op- surgeries. were offered “unprecedentposed to the current Republican bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, telling a packed town hall in northwest Kan- 5.8 magnitude ed” raises but ultimately sas that he’s concerned about the bill’s impact on the chose to move on. earthquake hits state’s rural population. (Photo: @KilloughCNN/Twitter) “The truth is this: Both acwestern Montana tors chose not to extend their contracts. CBS was extremeThe protester was identiaway.”

A 5.8 magnitude ly generous and proactive fied by the Pima County earthquake struck western in their renegotiation talks,” Protester arrested Sheriff’s Department as Montana early Thursday, Lenkov said in a statement 59-year-old Mark Prichard. outside senator’s Prichard was later charged according to the U.S. Geo- posted to social media. logical Survey.

This echos a statement reTucson office with trespassing, a misdeThe earthquake was 8.4 leased by CBS late Wednesmeanor offense, and “threats A protester was arrested miles in depth and was day, in which the network and intimidation.” after reportedly making said it “tried very hard” to Patrick Diehl, 70, was also about 33 miles northwest threatening remarks at of Helena, the capital, ackeep the actors, who were arrested later and charged Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake’s with trespassing after trying cording to USGS. It struck the most prominent actors of color on the series, by offerTucson office around 9 a.m. to enter the Tucson office. about 7 miles southeast of Thursday morning, accordLincoln, which has a popu- ing them “large and signifiHe reportedly attempted to cant salary increases.” ing to the Pima County force his way into the office lation of 1,013.

Sheriff’s Department.

Residents as far as Spowhen a staffer opened the “You know how liberkane, Wash., and Seattle re- Russom of LCD door to hand out informaals are going to solve the portedly felt the first tremtional packets, according to Soundsystem Republican problem?” the ors shortly after midnight, the sheriff’s department. protester asked a staffer, according to CNN affiliate comes out as It is unclear whether the according to Flake’s office. two arrested protesters were KRTV-TV. Several 911 transgender “They are going to get better affiliated with any advocacy call centers reported being Gavin Russom is on a aim. That last guy tried, but swamped, but there was no groups, however, protests new path that has nothing to he needed better aim. We were occurring at the time of early word of injuries or do with LCD Soundsystem’s will get better aim.” major structural damage, the arrests. new album.

Staffers working in the station reported.

The musician has come Flake’s office promptly Scalise undergoes A series of aftershocks locked the doors and called followed, with magnitudes out as transgender. surgery, still in In an interview with Grinthe Sheriff’s Department, ranging from 3.1 to 4.9, dr, the 47-year-old Russom believing the protester’s serious condition clustered near Lincoln. said she has been attempting remarks were in reference Thursday’s quake is the Rep. Steve Scalise has to come out for years. to the shooting of Louisiana strongest in the region in undergone another surgery “This is my fifth decade Rep. Steve Scalise on June several years. The most after being readmitted to an recent reading of 5.8 or being alive, and in each of 14, according to the Pima intensive care unit WednesCounty Sheriff’s Departhigher was a 5.9 magnitude those decades, there’s been a time where I’ve tried to say, day because of concerns for quake in Nevada in 2008. ment. Scalise has remained ‘Hey, I think I’m transgeninfection. hospitalized for several A 5.6 magnitude quake in der,’” Russom said. “This MedStar Washington Hos- 2005 occurred 105 miles weeks and was readmitted pital Center said he “tolerto the intensive care unit to the south of Lincoln and was even before that word existed.” ated the procedure well” in a caused minor damage.

Wednesday night over con— From wire reports cerns about a new infection. statement Thursday evening.

— From wire reports

States sue Betsy DeVos over student loan rule delay

By Katie Lobosco

First, it created standards for students going through the process.

And it set up a fast-track applicaDemocratic attorneys general tation. Instead, she directed her tion for students who were enrolled from 18 states and Washington department to create committees to in a college when it shut down or D.C. sued Education Secretary review and improve the rules. were involved in instances of wideBetsy DeVos on Thursday after she The rule would have clarified the spread fraud. The rule also banned delayed an Obama-era rule meant federal loan forgiveness process schools from requiring students to to protect student borrowers. for students who were defrauded sign mandatory arbitration agreeThe Borrower Defense to Reor misled by their colleges. While ments that waived their rights to go payment rule was created in 2016 students in this situation could to court. and was set to take effect on July previously apply for forgiveness, DeVos’s move to delay Borrow1. But DeVos announced in June the rule would have created several er Defense “is a betrayal of her ofthat she would delay its implemen- protections. fice’s responsibility and a violation CNN

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of federal law,” said Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. She accused DeVos of “sid(ing) with for-profit school executives against students and families drowning in unaffordable student loans.”

The rule was created in part to address the unprecedented number of students applying for loan forgiveness following the collapse of the for-profit Corinthian Colleges, which had misled prospective students with inflated job placement

numbers. The part of the rule that fast-tracked students who attended closed schools was implemented early to help Corinthian students, specifically.

The Department of Education did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

When DeVos announced her delay of the rule in June, she said it had created a “muddled process that’s unfair to students and schools, and puts taxpayers on the hook for significant costs.”

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LOGANVILLE

Patrick Ahearn Patrick Shawn Ahearn, age 23, of Loganville, GA, passed away on July 4, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

FLOWERY BRANCH

Marcus Chambers, Sr. Marcus Monroe Chambers, Sr., age 83 of Flowery Branch passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017.

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SUWANEE

Alexandru Hancu Alexandru Hancu, age 49, of Suwanee, GA passed away July 3, 2017.

Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/ PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999. www.crowellbrothers.com

BUFORD LAWRENCEVILLE

Wendell Arther Wendell Arther, age 70, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on June 20, 2017. Arrangements by: Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

HOSCHTON

Victoria Coachman Victoria Coachman, age 63, of Buford, GA passed away June 30, 2017.

Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/ PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999. www.crowellbrothers.com

LAWRENCEVILLE

Kermie Huddleson Kermie Huddleson, age 90, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away June 28, 2017. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518.

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WINDER

John Daniel John Maylon Daniel, age 73, of Winder passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017.

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Robert Hummer, Jr. Rose Ashworth Rose White Ashworth, age 85, of Hoschton, GA passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jerry Adams. Mrs. Ashworth is survived by her children, Debbie Adams, Salado, TX, Bradley and Michelle Ashworth, Medina, OH, Becky and R. Don Day, Hoschton, GA, Joey and Danita Ashworth, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Clayton Adams, Rose Lee, Angela Ray, Amy Wojick, Amanda Weed, Jonathan Ashworth, Jesse Ashworth; and great grandchildren. Mrs. Ashworth was born on December 7, 1931 in Gainesville, GA. She was a 1949 graduate of Flowery Branch High School. She was a retired supervisor from Scientific Atlanta, and was a member of Suwanee First United Methodist Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 7 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Spencer Davis Spencer Edward Davis, age 84, of Braselton passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

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Leighton Deming, Jr. Leighton Burroughs Deming, Jr., 73, of Cumming, GA, passed away on July 4th, 2017 in Cumming, GA. Visitation will be at A.S Turner & Sons Funeral Home (Decatur) on Saturday, July 8th at 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm.

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Hazel Spain Dolph Hazel Spain Dolph, age 82 of Lilburn,GA passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. Former owner of Hazel’s Restaurant and Olde Town Kitchen in Lilburn and also Grayson Childcare Center in Grayson; Hazel’s children will hold a celebration service honoring her life Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 2pm at Wages & Sons Funeral Home 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy 29, Lawrenceville,GA 30046. www.wagesandsons. org. Visitation will be held the same day at 1pm.

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John Blake John “Jerry” Jerald Blake, age 74, of Lilburn, Ga., passed away Sunday morning, July 2, 2017.

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William Dorrett William H. “Bill” Dorrett, age 70, of Auburn, GA passed away on July 5, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Joe Bradshaw Joe G. Bradshaw, age 87, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on July 4, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Robert Harrison Hummer, Jr, 73, of Sugar Hill, Georgia passed away on July 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert Harrison Hummer, Sr and the late Lesta F. Hummer of Millwood, Virginia. Bob began working with his dad, a general contractor, as a laborer and carpenter around the age of 12. He became interested in the design and construction of buildings. After college, the experience he gained as a project manager for commercial and residential building eventually led him into the management of real estate and facilities for corporations in Virginia and Maryland. Outside of work he was an active scouter in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as an assistant scoutmaster and on the Lord Fairfax District Committee. He was a member of Buford First United Methodist Church.

Bob is survived by Linda, his wife of 51 years; son, Robert Hummer III and daughter-in-law Robyn Hummer - his sons, Jonathan and Christopher Hummer - her sons and daughters-in-law, Dusty and Amanda Dockery, Jacob and Mariah Scarborough, Seth Scarborough and their families; daughter and son-in-law, Aimee Hummer Tait and Franklin Tait and their sons and daughter, Nathan, Ian, Andrew and Anna Tait; an uncle, T.H. (Jake) Fleming; many cousins and family members. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary of the Buford United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Buckman officiating, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall of the new CLC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Buford First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 329, Buford, GA 30515 in memory of Bob Hummer.

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secondary math education from Auburn University and graduated summa cum Rev. J. D. Hyatt (Doc), laude. Heidi had a passion 95, Monroe, went to be for the underdog. She did with the Lord Sunday not tolerate injustice. She morning, July 2, 2017. played “second fiddle” He was preceded in well! She was filled with death by his loving wife feminine potency: the abilof 65 years, Audrey Belle ity to recognize and supply Thompson Hyatt; one inwhat the moment demandfant daughter and one son, ed. She demonstrated this Thomas Lee Hyatt; three by the compassion that sisters, Pauline (infant), she showed her students Mable Hyatt Mannett, and by the fierceness with Mildren Hyatt McLoud; which she protected the two brothers, John Marion persecuted. She did not Hyatt and Charles Hyatt bow to approval or opinCox. ion. She was true to her He is survived by three own heart. Heidi suffered children, J Darold Hyintense medical illness for att (Joyce), Sherri Hyatt the past 21 years. She bore McElroy (Bobby), and pain like no other. Despite James Marion Hyatt this, she administrated an (Vicki); one daughter-inentire household from her law Susan Holmes Hyatt; bed of seven years. Her one brother James Lee Hy- tenacity and strength were att (Margaret); one brother- undeniable. Her medical in-law Don McLoud; condition was brutal and three sister-in-laws Wynell unending. She is now free, Thompson Lewis, Norma eternally in the arms of her Hyatt and Dorothy Cox. Savior. She is survived by He was blessed with elevher husband, Scott Leeth; en grandchildren, sixteen daughter, Rachel Leeth; great-grandchildren, and son, Josiah Leeth all of four great-great grandchil- Johns Creek, GA; parents, dren.

Paul and Pat Kesmodel Rev. Hyatt was born Jan- of Duluth, GA; sisters, uary 28, 1922, in Bowden, Heather Calhoun of FlowGeorgia, to Lemuel Lee ery Branch, GA, Holly Hyatt and Ora Florine Brant of Katy, TX. In lieu Lovvorn Hyatt. He was a of flowers, please make WWII Veteran serving in donations to, Rachel’s the U.S. Navy in the South college fund through Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Helping Hands Ministry, Flint from May 7, 1943 to https://www.hhmin.org/ December 13, 1945. After make_donation_projects. his discharge he worked php and select education, with ADT for 18 years then Rachel Leeth; or to in Atlanta, Nashville and the family medical fund Louisville. At the age of at https://www.hhmin.org/ 40, with a wife and 4 teen- make_donation_projects. age children, he enrolled php, use the dropdown to in the Southern Baptist choose “Medical Projects” Theological Seminary use the other dropdown in Louisville, Kentucky. to choose “Leeth famHe began his first church ily”. Condolences may ministry in a little mounbe sent by visiting www. tain ridge church outside billheadfuneralhome.com.

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will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 7, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Bobbie Rude; husband of 44 years, Paul Edward Miller; son, Ronald John Miller. She is survived by her sons, Lee Edward Miller (Heather) and Daniel Jacob Miller (Miae); daughter, Jennifer Marie Hughes (Chris); brothers, Kenny Rude, Dale Rude and Jeff Rude (Patty); brother-in-law, Bob Church; sisters, Diana Smith (Michael) and Linda Houck; sisterin-law, Patricia Klafehn (Rod); grandchildren, Christopher, Katie, Nicholas, Dale, Dylan, Aemi, Christian and Jace. Brenda was known to never meet a stranger, her smile would light up any room. A role model to her grandchildren; friends and family were everything to her, especially the holidays and celebrating with everyone.

Brenda welcomed everyone with her infectious laugh and smile. She was a loving and wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

On-line condolences can be made at www. crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes and Crematory, Norcross/ Peachtree Corners, Georgia. 770-448-5757.

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Doris McClure Doris McClure, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away July 4, 2017.

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Heidi Leeth Heidi Kesmodel Leeth, 48, of Johns Creek, GA died July 3, 2017. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Duluth Church Cemetery. Memorial services followed at Perimeter Church Chapel at 12:00 p.m. Mrs. Leeth, a native of Atlanta, GA was a member of Perimeter Church. Heidi was a varsity cheerleader at Duluth High School. She graduated as Salutatorian.

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school graduation. He said most the kids in the Loganville neighborhood here,” Nava said. “This is just really know about and attend the program. surprising.”

He said the victim’s children began He described the neighborhood attending almost as soon as they as being tight-knit where everybody moved to the neighborhood. seemed to know everybody else. The “Some of my staff knew the kids victims even had cousins who lived in well,” Hollandsworth said. “They said they were great and happy kids.” the area, just a few doors down from Now those kids and the crimes where the stabbing took place, he said.

Family members declined to speak against them have become national news. Pihera said she can’t recall any to the media. murder involving children that has Nava said the Martinezes were newcomers to the neighborhood. The been this deadly during her time serving Gwinnett. kids and their parents had moved “This is a horrendous crime,” she in within the last month or two and said. “What prompts a person to take weren’t particularly well-known yet. the life of such innocent children and Neighbor Rafael Ramirez said the mother had been “acting bizarre” and her spouse is something we may never understand.” experiencing hallucinations since the A GoFundMe page was set up by death of her father about 20 days ago.

She apparently had spoken to a pastor a family member identified as Hallie Romero. She said they are trying to at a local church on Thursday mornraise funds for funeral costs as well ing, according to Ramirez. as medical bills for the sole survivor, Nava said he’d seen the children Diana. Hallie also shared photos of around the neighborhood before. He the family. said they seemed like normal, happy Martinez’s first appearance hearkids.

Jim Hollandsworth got that impres- ing is scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. sion, too. He works for the Path Proj- Pihera said she has been cooperating ect, an after-school program that helps with officials, but officials are not kids in mobile home parks get to high releasing the motive behind the crime.

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age,” she said.

Nobody could imagMeadowcreek. Their rela- ine Paul would be murtionship had brought them dered. Both Koerper and friends from both schools. Beth described him as a This week, those friends big-hearted man with a reached out via social soft-spot for animals. He’d media to try to get help for studied anthropology at Beth, who stayed at home the University of Georgia while Paul worked. Dianne and loved reading National Koerper, Beth Wilson’s Geographic magazines. sister, said without Paul’s “You can almost tell just income, she worries Beth by looking at him that he could struggle to make just had that gentle soul,” ends meet.

Koerper said. “He always “Paul was her whole assumed the best of everylife,” Koerper said. “Now one.” she’s a widow.”

She said Paul guided Two different GoFundmuch of his affection toMe accounts have been set ward her sister, Beth. up in an attempt to help Wilson’s death is under with funeral and future investigation as Auburn poexpenses. lice work to sort out what Koerper said the relahappened, but Beth offered tively young couple hadn’t her insight into what her planned for a tragedy like husband was doing before this. They were so in love the shooting.

— so full of life, she said.

She was awake because “You just don’t plan for she had waited up for her that when you’re at that husband, who usually

came home about 1 a.m.

As usual, Paul greeted his wife before rushing to take Maggie and Scooter, two of the family dogs, out for their usual walk.

“The dogs were just so excited to see him and so excited to go on a walk,” Beth said.

Paul left the house with Scooter and Maggie. Beth said she stayed inside, straightening up the kitchen and getting ready for bed.

Then she heard gun shots.

“I just knew it was the guy across the street,” Beth said.

The guy across the street was Bates, a man who had moved into a home three doors down from the Wilsons about two years ago. Beth Wilson said the young couple had problems with Bates before.

She accused Bates of

calling the police on her and her husband at least six times since May. She alleged Bates once called police after she picked a flower from in front of what she believed to be a vacant house for sale on their street.

“I picked a single day lily,” Beth said. “It’s one flower. It’s like he became obsessed.”

The Auburn Police Department confirmed to the Daily Post that they have been to Bates’ and the Wilsons’ houses in the past but couldn’t go into detail.

“I can confirm that we have been to this residence in the past, but the frequency and content of these calls are a part of the current investigation, and I cannot give that out at this time,” said Lt. Christopher Hodge.

Beth said Bates had confronted her husband

obituaries Terry, MD, and Tina Miller, Suwanee, GA; Brenda and Bill Petty, Homer, GA; and April and Mike Gann, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Helen Elizabeth Petty, Bryan Robert Petty, Abby Michaela Gann, and Jesse Flynn Gann; sister, Bernice Terry Puckett; and brother-in-law, Jerry Lynn, Sugar Hill; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Terry was born on April 29, 1936, in Buford, GA. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and retired from the DeKalb County Department of Traffic Engineering after 37.8 years of service. He enjoyed watching sporting events and gardening. Some of his most cherished memories involved traveling by motor coach with his wife to various historic sights and national landmarks.

Edwin and Donnis helped care for Abby and Jesse until they were of school age. “Papa” was a special buddy to his grandson Jesse and a father figure to Ismael and Sylvia Vazquez. As a lifelong Suwanee resident who had an interest in community affairs and who quietly

assisted those in need, his presence will be missed.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Reverend Rick Patchin officiating.

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by Dr. Carol A. Terry.

Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Georgia (http://georgia. wish.org/) or the Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (http://www.georgiaspca. org/) in memory of Edwin Terry.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

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

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Jean Watson Jean Lois Watson, age 88, of Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

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Joan Westpfahl Joan Beverly Westpfahl, (McCormick), 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Duluth, GA on Monday June 26, 2017.

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Robert Louis Zwald, age 88, of Cumming, GA passed away July 1, 2017.

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That’s just a theory, however, until law enforcement officials can definitely say what they believe happened that night.

Beth ran outside after she heard the gun shots and saw her husband and Scooter lying motionless on the street. The other dog, Maggie, ran home.

Beth said her husband had been shot twice: once in the torso and once in the head. She called the police and began feeling for Paul’s pulse.

“I put my hand on his back,” Beth said. “And I felt him take his last breath.”

That’s how her 12-year marriage to the man she described as “the best person you’d ever meet” ended.

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daughters, Beverly Breyer, Cindy DuChene; brother, David (Caroline) McCormick; sister, Dorothy (Don) Matakis; grandchildren, Franklin Westpfahl, III, Jason (Darcie) Westpfahl, Jennifer Westpfahl, Elizabeth (Trent Kerkow) Breyer, Kelsi (Joe) Gannon, Tessa DuChene; great-grandchildren, Tyler Westpfahl, Samuel Westpfahl & Brynn Kostka.

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at least once about the family’s dogs. He allegedly believed the dogs had defecated in his yard, she said.

Beth said the couple both knew their dogs hadn’t gone to the bathroom in Bates’ yard. But, to ease tension, Paul Wilson offered to pick up any dog droppings Bates ever saw on his property.

Koerper said that’s just how her brother-in-law was.

“He was a peace-maker,” she said. “He always has been. He never had any conflict with anybody.”

Paul’s family said that temperament is why they find it difficult to believe he instigated a conflict that got him killed.

Wilson’s family members have their own ideas about what happened.

They think Bates may have waited for Paul Wilson to

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Joan was born in Faribault, MN on December 9, 1926 to Edward McCormick and Lydia (Riemann) McCormick. She attended Hamline University, St Paul, MN and graduated with a BA degree in secondary education. Joan married her high school sweetheart, Franklin Roger Westpfahl on June 11, 1948. The newlyweds settled in Pemberton, MN where Joan began her 40 year teaching career.

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After nearly a century of writing, environmental protection and traveling, it’s time for Lawrenceville resident Robert Oertel to celebrate his 100th birthday.

Oertel, or “Bob” to everyone but his parents, has lived in Georgia since 1963, but has ties which extend far beyond.

On July 9, 1917, Oertel entered the world on his family’s farm in Brighton, Ill., and was soon joined by his now 95-year-old brother Leland.

“I think the genes have something to do with it,” Oertel said about the ages of him and his brother.

Since his birth, Oertel has spent his life dedicated to whatever he found important. One of these

she posted. “He has not had any other bleeds since paul.thomas Monday and we are very @gwinnettdailypost.com thankful for that. The Hebron Christian sopho- reason why they have kept more Jason Lockhart’s him so low activity like condition continues to this is to make sure his improve after being put on body continues to clot and life support two weeks ago heal fully. Thank you all following a lacerated arfor the constant prayers tery caused by a fractured and love that has been sent nose that was the result of our way.”

According to the fambeing hit in the face with ily’s posts on social media, a baseball during a travel the injury occurred on June game.

17, when Jason was crossJason’s father, former ing home plate in the travel Atlanta Braves infielder and current Chicago Cubs game in South Carolina.

The same time he touched scout, Keith Lockhart the plate, the opposing posted on Twitter that catcher went to throw the his 15-year-old son was ball back to the pitcher but moved out of ICU on hit Jason instead.

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Originally he was just His sister, Sydney, given stitches, but when he posted an update on her went in for an X-ray two Facebook page that Jason days later his nose began underwent a seventh to bleed profusely. That’s surgery on Monday after when he was placed on his nose began to bleed life support by doctors, again. Sydney’s latest upin hopes that his body date, posted on Thursday would be able to rest while evening, said that Jason they attempted to stop the has had two “low key” days since the most recent bleeding.

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imperative components was the conservation of the environment.

Oertel gave many of his earlier years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for this reason, where he urged television stations in South Carolina and Florida to create conservation programs.

Another way he expressed this passion was through his writing.

Oertel spent decades writing for magazines such as “Land and Water,” an environmentally-driven publication he never officially retired from.

He also gave seminars on conservation for the next generation at Valdosta State University, University of West Georgia and Shorter University.

This work gave Oertel the opportunity to travel all across the U.S., and

it remains important to him and his loved ones, such as his girlfriend, Izzy Weaver.

Weaver has all of his 800 articles, some of which she helped proofread and take photos for.

Their adventures extend beyond the states, however. Since their meeting in 2004, they have journeyed to other locations such as Scandinavia, New Zealand, Iceland and Canada.

“Iceland is one of the most interesting places, that was entirely different,” he said.

Oertel and Weaver also make religion a priority in their lives, something Oertel has done since they day he was born.

“Wherever we were, I always found a church to go to,” Oertel said.

In one instance at the age of 12, Oertel spent an

entire year studying the Catechism before being questioned and confirmed in front of his entire church.

Today, this positive, old soul creates smiles at Fairview Presbyterian, the oldest church in Gwinnett County.

“The people there are really wonderful,” Weaver said.

The small but loving community of 50 to 60 at the church are so paramount to Oertel, Fairview Presbyterian in Lawrenceville is scheduled to host Oetel’s 100th birthday party on Saturday.

“I don’t know who all is coming, but there’s a lot of people that are gonna come,” he said.

He knows his four daughters, as well as many others, will be by his side to honor his life.

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The community hospital will be giving away free Phil Niekro bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans at the Gwinnett Braves game on July 22 at 6:05 p.m. Fans will also get to watch the third game in the series between the Braves and the Indianapolis Indians.

Plus, a “spectacular fireworks show” will take place after the game, according to the Gwinnett Braves website.

But, if nothing else, go for the bobblehead.

“A bobblehead collection isn’t complete without Knucksie,” according to a tweet from the Gwinnett Braves.

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Former Brave Chris Johnson spoils Sims’ stellar start

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

LAWRENCEVILLE — A familiar face to Atlanta Braves fans was the big villain for the Gwinnett Braves and Lucas Sims in their series finale with the Norfolk Tides on Thursday.

Former Braves infielder Chris Johnson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double and drove in all three of the Tides runs to spoil an otherwise

outstanding start for the G-Braves’ All-Star righthander in a 3-1 Norfolk win before 3,774 matinee fans at Coolray Field.

Sims (6-4), who will join Ozzie Albies to represent the G-Braves at next week’s Triple A All-Star Game in Tacoma, Wash., threw 7 1/3 solid innings, scattering eight hits and three earned runs, walking none and striking out eight.

But it wasn’t quite good enough as four different Norfolk hitters, led by

starter Alec Asher (1-0), scattered eight hits and stranded 10 baserunners from a Gwinnett offense that had been averaging eight runs per game during a four-game winning streak that came to an end Thursday.

Johnson also provided Norfolk with just enough offense as one of the few Tides hitters who was able to square up pitches from Sims throughout the afternoon.

“I thought it went pretty well,” the Brookwood

grad and Lawrenceville native said. “But you’ve got to execute all the way through the line-up. I didn’t execute the way I needed to against (Johnson) and he was able to put some good swings on (pitches).”

Johnson first came through for Norfolk in the top of the third, when it looked like Sims might escape a jam after two of the first three Tides batters reached on hits.

Ozzie Albies drove in the Gwinnett Braves lone run in a 3-1 loss to the Norfolk Tides on Thursday at Coolray See G-BRAVES, Page 4B Field. (Photo: Chris Roughgarden/Gwinnett Braves)

Still shining

GCSL wraps with county meet at Tech

By Collin Huguley Staff Correspondent

Houston Astros relief pitcher James Hoyt (51) and catcher Brian McCann (16) react after defeating the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on Tuesday. (Photo: Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

McCann fitting in perfecty with Houston

By Stan Awtrey

line there were probably 100plus fans gathered, waiting for a glimpse — and perhaps ATLANTA — There was a a photo or autograph — of light mist falling at SunTrust hometown hero Brian McPark an hour before game time Cann. on Wednesday. The tarp was The Duluth native and on the field, and most of the longtime favorite of Braves fans who had arrived to watch fans was making a rare visit the Atlanta Braves play the home. And it was worth bravHouston Astros were hiding the weather for a chance to den beneath the shelter of the interact with their hero. stands.

“It’s always good to come But along the third-base home,” said McCann, whose Staff Correspondent

Astros pummeled the Braves 16-4, 10-4 in the two-game series.

He hasn’t had many opportunities to come home since leaving the Atlanta organization to sign a free-agent contract with the New York Yankees. McCann was the Braves’ starting catcher for nine seasons, since he came up as part of the fabled “Baby Braves” group in 2005. He didn’t want to leave, but the

Atlanta organization wasn’t willing to offer a big-money deal.

So he spent 2014-16 in New York and enjoyed a frontrow seat to the Derek Jeter Farewell Tour. McCann hit 69 homers during those three seasons, but the Yankees never threatened to win a championship — one of the seasons he chose them. His playoff total See MCCANN, Page 4B

From late May to early July, 43 teams, containing over 6,000 swimmers, have competed in the Gwinnett County Swim League at weekly neighborhood meets.

And this weekend, the league reaches its apex.

The county championship meet will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Around 2,100 swimmers, from age groups of eight and under to 15-18, qualified for the meet, which features 50 swimmers for each event vying for the title. There is also a team title up for grabs by way of a points system.

This meet comes at the end of a season that saw the 43 teams compete in weekly meets at Gwinnett neighborhoods and the championship will be up for grabs on the biggest stage at an Olympic swimming venue.

“The dual matches are really for everybody to swim different races and try other things,” GCSL president Bill Mahoney said. “But like any sport, you get to your playoff season. And that is what this is for us. Everyone will put their best relays together and have their top swimmers in the top events.”

This facility is a large step up from the neighborhood pools that the teams normally compete at. With the stakes being higher and the venue being nicer, it is a lot for the swimmers to take in if it is their first time at this type of event.

“The blocks are a little higher and the pool is a little colder but that is something that the coaches have become accustomed to dealing with,” Mahoney said. “There is a little bit of coaxing to get them to jump in and swim, but it is a lot of fun as well, and once they hit the water, they revert to knowing what to do.”

But the kids are not the only ones that have to put all hands on deck in order to make this even possible.

“There’s a ton of preparation from the coaches and primary councils,” Mahoney said. “We staff the meet with around 300 parent volunteers who do the timing, security, the food prep, those are all parent volunteers from the league. They do a bulk of the work at the meet and the board does a lot of planning. It’s a pretty big effort by everybody involved in the league.”

At the end of the day, though, this is a competition.

For several years, one team has shined above the rest. The Daniel Park Twisters have won four of the last five titles but the league’s head man doesn’t think anyone should be jumping to conclusion for this meet based on past results.

“From a results standpoint, I think you are probably looking at one of the more competitive meets in a while,” Mahoney said. “There are a handful of teams at the top, fighting for the top spots. There are a lot of teams that have a shot at it.”

As for Daniel Park, they are more focused on competing as well as they can at the meet and seeing what happens. But the See SWIMMING, Page 4B

The Gwinnett County Swim League summer season will come to a close this weekend with the championship meet at Georgia Tech. (Photo: Collin Huguley)

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The Home Teams

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at Washington at Washington at Washington 7:05 p.m.

Sat, 4:05 p.m Sun, 1:35 p.m.

FSSO/93.7-FM FSSO/93.7-FM FSSO/93.7-FM Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis 7:05 p.m.

Sat, 6:05 p.m.

Sun, 1:05 p.m.

97.7-FM 97.7-FM 97.7-FM Indiana Dallas at Phoenix 7:30 p.m.

Sun, 3 p.m.

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at Orlando Orlando Off July 21, 7 p.m. July 29, 5 p.m.

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On TV AUTO RACING

Today

1 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: Quaker State 400, Final Practice. NBCSP 4:30 p.m. — NASCAR XFINITY Series: Alsco 300, Qualifying. NBCSP 6 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: Quaker State 400, Qualifying. NBCSP 8 p.m. — NASCAR XFINITY Series: Alsco 300. NBCSP

CYCLING

8 a.m. — Tour de France Stage 7. From Troyes to NuitsSaint-Georges. NBCSP

MLB

7 p.m. — Atlanta at Washington FSSO 7:30 p.m. — Houston at Atlanta FSSE

NBA

6:30 p.m. — Summer League: Milwaukee vs Cleveland.

From Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. ESPN2 8:30 p.m. — Summer League: L.A. Clippers vs L.A. Lakers. From Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. ESPN 10:30 p.m. — Summer League: Phoenix vs Sacramento. From Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. ESPN2

SOFTBALL

8:30 p.m. — World Cup of Softball: USA vs. Japan.

Pool play. From Oklahoma City. ESPN2

TENNIS

7 a.m. — Wimbledon Championships Third Round.

From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. ESPN

WNBA

7:30 p.m. — Indiana at Atlanta FSSE Saturday

AUTO RACING

8 a.m. — Formula One Austrian Grand Prix, Qualifying.

From Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. NBCSP 3 p.m. — IndyCar Iowa Corn 300, Qualifying. From Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. NBCSP 3:30 p.m. — Motorcycle Racing Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series: Southwick National. NBC 5 p.m. — NHRA Drag Racing Route 66 Nationals, Qualifying. From Joliet, Ill. FS1 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series: Quaker State 400 NBCSP

CANADIAN FOOTBALL

10 p.m. — Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Saskatchewan Roughriders ESPN2

CYCLING

8 a.m. — Tour de France Stage 8. From Dole to Station des Rousses. NBC

GOLF

3 p.m. — PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic, Third Round.

From The Old White TPC at The Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va. CBS

HORSE RACING

4:30 p.m. — Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Belmont Oaks. From Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. NBC

MLB

4 p.m. — Atlanta at Washington FSSO 7 p.m. — Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs FOX 10 p.m. — Cincinnati at Arizona FS1

NBA

8:30 p.m. — Summer League: Boston vs L.A. Lakers.

From Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. ESPN

SOCCER

3:30 p.m. — NWSL: Seattle Reign at North Carolina Courage Lifetime 4:30 p.m. — CONCACAF Gold Cup United States vs Panama FOX 7 p.m. — CONCACAF Gold Cup Martinique vs Nicaragua Univision

SOFTBALL

2 p.m. — World Cup of Softball: USA vs. Puerto Rico.

Pool play. From Oklahoma City. ESPN2 8 p.m. — World Cup of Softball: USA vs. Australia. Pool play. From Oklahoma City. ESPN2

TENNIS

8 a.m. — Wimbledon Championships Third Round.

From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. ESPN

Sports Calendar

FOOTBALL

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

GOLF

Aug. 4: Global Marketing Concepts and Eagle 7 will host the GMC Golf Tournament at Stone Mountain Golf Club to benefit the Shi-

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Aug. 28: The Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation will host its second annual golf classic at Hamilton Mill Golf Club.

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

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

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Getting to Know … Patrick Lyons Patrick Lyons is the head coach of the Edgewater Lightning swim team of the Gwinnett County Swim League. Lyons has been the head coach of the team, which is under Collins Hill High School cluster, for the past three seasons.

In this edition of “Getting to Know…,” Lyons speaks with sports intern Collin Huguley about topics including his coaching career, his athletic background and his relationship with his mother.

CH: How did you get into coaching swimming?

PL: I started coaching when I was 14. I am 25 now. I have been in the Gwinnett County Swim League since I was 10 years old. I kind of started as a junior coach and after the first year or so of doing it in the summer, I realized it was something that I thought that I would really like to do. There’s not really a better way, in my opinion, to impact children than to teach them to do something that they will use for the rest of their life.

CH: You mentioned you were from Gwinnett.

Where did you go to high school and did you compete on high school swim teams?

PL: I was actually born and raised and still live in Gwinnett. But as a matter of fact, I was homeschooled but I lived right next to North Gwinnett High School. I grew up and my parents allowed me to live a pretty normal life so I was able to make a lot of friends at North Gwinnett.

CH: Where did you go to college?

PL: I played college baseball at Piedmont College. I stayed pretty close to home; it is like an hour from here. So I went to school at Piedmont College and played first base and pitched a little bit but I was a first baseman for my entire life.

Patrick Lyons, right, is in his third season as the Edgewater Lightning swim team head coach in the Gwinnett County Swim League. (Photo: Mag Rocofield)

hold for a summer. During that year, I switched teams and came over to Edgewater. I started as the assistant head coach and after a year, they asked me to come back in a full capacity as head coach.

So for the last three summers, I’ve been the head coach there. They gave me a shot and it has worked ever since.

CH: What is the greatest challenge of coaching summer league swimming?

PL: The greatest challenge that I have is time management. I have the CH: How did you initially get into swimming? privilege of being surrounded by an amazing PL: When I was 10 years old, my mom wanted coaching staff. We would me to broaden my horizon never really be able to have the success that we and do something that have had without them. wasn’t with a ball. So she We have kind of cultisigned us up for the swim team. At first, I was unsure vated a winning attitude and winning mentality at if I would enjoy it but I Edgewater. wound up falling in love But time management is with it. tough just balancing getting all of my work done CH: When did you at my full-time job with know that you had a swimming and talking niche for coaching? with my parents.

PL: At around the age Also, specifically with of 15 or 16, I had lived that swimming, a tough aspect whole Gwinnett County is coaching that wide age high schooler’s dream range. One minute, you when I got my driver’s license and went to proms have to know how to talk to a 6-or 7-year-old and and stuff like that. But it then next minute, you was around that time that can be talking to a 16- or I started finding out a lot about who I was. I realized 17-year-old. You have to be able to switch gears and that I took to coaching. It came naturally and I could reach them in the way that relate to kids of all ages. I you are required to. really was able to connect CH: With a lot of kids with each swimmer. that are so young, how do CH: You’re very young you get them to buy into swimming as a sport, as for being in the position opposed to just jumping that you are in. Do you in the pool and going? feel like your age allows PL: It’s tough. But that you to relate to your is one of the things that swimmers better?

I have always tried to PL: Yeah, absolutely. cultivate with my coaching Being 25, I like to think staff. that I have a lot of energy Our motto this season but I start to worry about that because I am exhaust- was, “Some people dream ed all of the time. Most of of meeting their favorite swimmers but we coach my swimmers are able to ours every day.” look at me like more of So just keeping that in a brother, not like a full parent, if you will. It helps mind and teaching them that this is something that and the relatability builds they will use for the rest comfort and builds trust. of their lives. We want to CH: How did you get create to best experience the head coaching gig at for the swimmers and the this stage? parents. But we want them PL: I ended up getting to take it seriously, also. an internship one year back This is a learning step for when I was a junior in them too. We want the college. I got an internship swimmers to understand with CNN and that was an that this a sport too, even incredible experience so I though we have a lot of had to put swimming on fun.

CH: Shifting to your job. You are an account manager. How did you get into that field being a communications major in college?

PL: So I am very blessed. Living in the same county for your entire life, you get to know a lot of people. I ended up knowing a gentleman from my church that knew that I had recently graduated college.

And he told me that the company that I work for was looking for someone for a marketing position.

I feel like everybody my age starts out in some form of marketing. So I started out in marketing and then I got a promotion over the last year. They saw I was good at managing my time and asked me if I wanted to manage some of our accounts.

CH: Being so young and juggling all of this (coaching and working), has this forced you to hone your time management skills and mature faster than someone normally would?

PL: If you don’t learn quickly, it is gonna hit you right in the face. That is for sure. But I am surrounded by great people, I work for a great company, and I have an amazing family who’ve been with me through good times and bad times. And I have a great coaching staff on my swim team. So all of that support makes it happen.

Sometimes, I think they don’t even realize that they are supporting me. They just think I am going 90 miles a minute and they are just jumping on the train.

But all of this has made me learn how to manage.

There are always going to be responsibilities but this has helped me learn it quicker than most.

CH: What do you get to do in your free time?

PL: Well, I get to travel with my job a pretty good bit, especially during the winter months, which is slower for swimming. But I travel as much as I can.

In the immediate free time, if I have any energy at all, I’ll go out with friends and we’ll go to Atlanta or we’ll go camp and I love to hike.

So yeah, as much time as I can, I’ll spend with my family, who has been through the ringer this

year. My mom just got over having cancer so I’ve been trying to stick around for them and supporting them as best as I can too.

But hanging out with people who are like me, it is hard to find these days.

At 25 years old, so many people are married and having kids or getting a degree of some sort.

CH: Which members of your family do you interact with the most?

PL: I am closest with my mom, for sure. Both my mom and dad are incredible, remarkable people. But my mom actually got diagnosed with grade-two uterine cancer at the beginning of 2016.

So it has been a long year and a half.

I’ve been blessed to say that she is now, pretty much cancer-free. She has to go in for screenings a little bit more frequently.

But everything good that I have in my life is because of her. I am definitely guided by her light every day.

CH: Do you still play baseball at all?

PL: No I don’t, believe it or not. A lot of people try to get me to play on church-league softball teams and I try to do what I can there. But with the whole work and swimming thing, I haven’t had much of a chance to do that. But if I said that I don’t miss it, I’d be completely lying.

I miss baseball. It taught me a lot.

CH: Do you play any other sports? You said that you hike but do you play any golf or anything, here and there?

PL: Yeah in my free time, I do play golf. I used to play competitive golf.

But nowadays, I feel like that middle-aged man playing. It helps keep the dad-bod away. One round, every now and again, helps keep the dad-bod away.

CH: Are you a movie guy? What is your favorite movie?

PL: I am. My favorite of all time is “Toy Story”.

I grew up watching that and probably is one that watched it four or five times and had it on repeat as a kid. But my favorite adult movie is probably “300.” But “Toy Story” is a good one to go with.

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FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017 • 3B

The Georgia Swarm announced on Wednesday that it has re-signed Alex Crepinsek (10) to a 1-year deal.

(Photo: Kyle Hess)

Swarm re-sign Alex Crepinsek From Staff Reports

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer (14) lead the field to restart the Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway. (Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA Today Sports)

What we learned in NASCAR’s first half

By Don Coble

Staff Correspondent

Saturday night’s race at the Kentucky Speedway will mark the halfway point of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. More important for a lot of drivers, there are only nine regular season races remaining to clinch a spot in the Chase for the Championship.

While there are a lot of questions that still need to be answered — like if Dale Earnhardt Jr. win a race in his final season or if Joe Gibbs Racing see Victory Lane this year? — some things are clear.

Stage racing is here to stay While some traditionalists don’t like races to be broken into three segments, don’t expect any changes.

Not only do stages create additional strategies, it helps keep one driver from dominating the entire race.

“Definitely here to stay,” NASCAR vice president Steve O’Donnell said recently on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “We’ll sit down with the same group that kind of came up with that concept. We really liked what we’ve seen, and the industry does as well, the strategy that is playing out.”

Last Saturday’s race at the Daytona International Speedway was divided into segments of 40, 40 and 80 laps. Several teams in the first segment pitted on Lap 37. When the caution flag waved after 40 laps, those teams stayed out and instantly gained track position when the majority of the field stopped.

The result was 33 lead changes among 13 differ-

it better, (but) I don’t think we have. It’s hard to get Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series around the brutal truth that What: Quaker State 400 (18th of 36 races) the car leading has the best Where: Kentucky Speedway aero, and the rest don’t. I When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. don’t think there’s an easy Track: 1.5-mile quad-oval Broadcast: Television — NBCSN, 6:30 p.m.; Radio — Perfix.” formance Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, For now, NASCAR 6:30 p.m. admits it doesn’t have the Race format: 267 laps, with segments of 80, 80 and 107 answers. laps Last year’s winner: Brad Keselowski “Aero has been an ageUp next: The Overton’s 301 is July 16 at the New Hampshire old element of our form of Motor Speedway. motorsports,” NASCAR president Mike Helton Xfinity Series What: Alsco 300 (16th of 33 races) said. “We’ve done different Where: Kentucky Speedway things and will continue to When: Friday at 8 p.m. do different things to try to Broadcast: Television — NBCSN, 7:30 p.m.; Radio — Perwork around it. But aero formance Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, 7:30 p.m. has elements that work for Race format: 200 laps with 45, 45 and 110 laps you — most of them do Last year’s winner: Kyle Busch — and work against you.

Up next: The Alsco 300 is July 7 at the Kentucky Speedway We’re working with the Camping World Truck Series teams to find out what the What: Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 (10th of 23 races) next best thing might be.”

Where: Kentucky Speedway Young guns are When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Broadcast: Television — FS1, 7:30 p.m.; Radio — Motor the real deal Racing Network, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 90, 7:30 p.m.

The sport has been Race format: 150 laps with 35, 35 and 80 laps fooled before by promisLast year’s winner: William Byron ing young drivers, but the Up next: The Aspen Dental 150 is July 19 at the Eldora Speedway current group already have proven themselves. And with the recent retirements ent drivers. Brad Kesel83. He needs to average of Gordon, Tony Stewart owski led 24 laps early four wins a year — he’s and Greg Biffle, along with in the race, and it was the had at least four victories the upcoming retirement longest consecutive stretch in 12 of his previous 15 of the night. fulltime seasons – to catch of Dale Earnhardt Jr., it couldn’t come at a better Twenty-four of the Gordon. time. changes lasted less than Aero-push Ryan Blaney, Kyle five laps. isn’t going away Larson, Chase Elliott, Erik Jimmie Johnson will No matter how many Jones and Austin Dillon are catch Jeff Gordon rule changes, it’s imposbig reasons why NASA new contract through sible to eliminate the CAR’s future looks bright. the 2020 season and the re- phenomenon known as “Although it’s sad that sources provided by Henaero-push. we have all of our veterdrick Motorsports means Leading cars have the ans and heroes retiring, I Jimmie Johnson will catch benefit of clean air on the think NASCAR’s in a great his retired teammate in front and rear bumpers, position with all the young career victories. which creates traction in talent that they have in the Gordon won 93 times the corners. Trailing cars Cup series currently and in before he left the driver’s are caught in turbulence seat for a job behind the which reduces downforce, really every feeder series microphone at Fox Sports. especially on the front tires. below them,” Larson said.

“That’s pretty cool to be in Only Richard Petty (200) All of that makes it difthat category, and hopefully and David Pearson (105), ficult for anyone to catch, both hall of famers, have much less pass, the leader. we all have a lot of (Earnhardt) Junior’s fans kind of more wins.

“It’s especially tough disperse to cheer for us and Johnson already has from second to first,” don’t just leave the sport three victories this season Johnson said. “We keep totally.” to push his career total to working on rules to make

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Almirola could return ahead of schedule

By Don Coble

“When you go back and watch the replay it kind of clarified all things,” Aric Almirola brought Almirola said. “The thing I good news to the Daytona was most amazed with was International Speedway last how high my car got off the week, saying his recovery ground.” from a crushed vertebra is The original diagnosis ahead of schedule. called for the 33-year-old Doctors have cleared driver to miss up to 12 him to start testing as early races. as next week. If there’s no Regan Smith, Darrell pain, he could return to “Bubba” Wallace Jr. and Richard Petty Motorsports’ Billy Johnson have worked No. 43 Ford for the July 16 in relief during the past race at the New Hampshire five races since Almirola’s Motor Speedway. injury.

Almirola was injured Byron makes his case to in a crash May 13 at the Hendrick Motorsports Kansas Speedway. Joey Although he’s just 19, Logano and Danica Patrick William Byron stayed on collided in the second turn the fast track to joining and Almirola plowed into Hendrick Motorsports by the back of both of them. winning last week’s Xfinity His car got airborne, and Series race at the Daytona when it slammed back onto International Speedway. the pavement, it crushed Byron, who won seven his backbone. times on the Camping

Staff Correspondent

World Truck Series a year ago, was hired by Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive an Xfinity car at JR Motorsports with plans to eventually end up in one of Hendrick’s four Cup cars.

He’s already got two wins and is second in the standings. And with Kasey Kahne’s contract expiring and Earnhardt Jr. retiring at the end of the season, Hendrick may be willing to promote Byron ahead of schedule.

“It’s been impressive to watch him come up through the ranks and have success at every level,” Hendrick said. “We think he has a very bright future with our organization.”

Things remain tense to qualify for playoffs Joey Logano has a victory this year, but since his team was caught with an

illegal car it doesn’t qualify him for the upcoming Chase for the Championship.

Worse yet, a crash last week at Daytona dropped him further down the point standings — and a chance to earn a wild card spot as a non-winner.

At the same time, Clint Bowyer enjoyed his second runner-up finish in a row.

Despite not winning yet, he’s safety above the cutoff line to advance to the playoffs.

But he’s far from being comfortable.

“We finished second two weeks in a row, so that’s a huge confidence booster for our team,” Bowyer said.

“But nonetheless, the pressure cooker is turning up.

You hope you keep riding this wave and turn one of those seconds into a win.”

DULUTH — The Georgia Swarm announced on Wednesay they have re-signed restricted free agent Alex Crepinsek to a one-year contract. The 2018 season will be the defenseman’s sixth year in the NLL and with the Swarm.

“Alex is a veteran defender who has played a lot of lacrosse for the Swarm since we drafted him in 2012,” Swarm owner and general manager John Arlotta said in a release from the team.

“He is well liked in the locker room and was an integral piece to our championship run. We are excited to have him back for another year.”

During the 2017 season, the 28-year-old played in all 18 regular season games and recorded 12 points (2G, 10A), collected 76 loose balls, and caused 13 turnovers.

In the Swarm’s fourgame postseason sweep, the R.I.T. alum collected seven loose balls and caused one turnover to help the franchise win its first title.

“It was such a nobrainer,” Crepinsek said.

“I never thought of really considering anything else.

As soon as I talked with John (Arlotta) and we figured out the contract, it was done, it was easy.

There was no place else I’d rather be in. It means a lot that they reached out so quickly and wanted to get it done so quickly, and we got it done. Now I can

relax and get ready for the season.”

Throughout his NLL career, Crepinsek has posted 43 points (11G, 32A), 353 loose balls and 72 caused turnovers over 86 regular season games.

The Oakville, Ontario, native was selected No. 10 overall in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft and has spent his entire NLL career with the Swarm.

In 2017, he helped the Swarm defense become one of the top units, finishing fourth overall in goals against with 213.

“Alex Crepinsek was a big part of our defense and our improvement this past season,” head coach Ed Comeau said. “We are happy to have back his grit and tenacity in the defensive zone, in transition and especially on loose balls.”

Free agency began on July 1. With the signing of Crepinsek, the Georgia Swarm are the first team in the NLL to have signed a player this offseason.

“Championship or not, we’re such a close group that it would have been not the same anywhere else,” Crepinsek said about what he looked forward to the most in re-signing with Georgia.

“I think the championship obviously is huge and so important with everything that we did last year, but I think more than anything it’s the group of guys that we have, the owners and the coaching staff and everyone involved. It’s such a great place to be around.”

IN BRIEF Rennie Curran to host meet and greet before Silverbacks match Brookwood graduate and former University of Georgia and NFL linebacker Rennie Curran will be signing copies of his book “Free Agent” prior to Saturday’s final home match of the season for the Atlanta Silverbacks.

The Silverbacks host Georgia Revolution FC at 5 p.m. at Silvberbacks Park. Curran will be signing and hosting a meet and greet with fans from 3 to 4 p.m.

Prescott accused of using machine to sign autographs A company that evaluates and places values on trading cards accused Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of using a machine to sign his autograph for a memorabilia company, ESPN.com reported Wednesday.

The evaluating company, Beckett Grading Services, will not verify Prescott’s signature in a recent card set.

Steve Grad, the principal Beckett authenticator, told ESPN that his company examined five autographed cards from collectors who received Prescott autograph redemptions from Panini’s 2016 Prizm set.

“They had a very machine-like feel,” Grad said.

“You could see the starts and stops.”

Based on his knowledge of the characteristics of a person’s signature, Grad concluded these signatures were done by autopen, which is a machine politicians sometimes use to sign documents in bulk.

“I immediately knew they were autopen,” Grad said.

“I’ve never heard of a modern athlete doing this.”

Kershaw to start Sunday, miss All-Star Game Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will take his normal turn in the rotation for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, thereby making him ineligible to pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made the announcement after his team’s 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Pitchers who start their team’s final game before the All-Star break aren’t eligible to compete in the Midsummer Classic.

A replacement hasn’t been named for Kershaw (13-2), who became the first Dodgers pitcher to win 13 games before the All-Star break since Orel Hershiser in 1988.

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Tigers’ Justin Verlander not sweating trade talk The Sports Xchange Armed with a complete no-trade clause and personal postseason history strong enough to draw a crowd, Tigers ace Justin Verlander feels at ease amidst swirling trade speculation.

“I’m worried about pitching, I’m worried about recovery, I’m worried about what I have to do to be successful,” Verlander said as multiple reports linked the Tigers and Cubs on trade talk centered around the veteran right-hander. “And the good news is my body and arm feel fantastic — best it has in a long time.”

At 34, Verlander is owed $56 million for the next two seasons and has an automatic vesting option for 2020 at $22 million should he finish in the top five in Cy Young Award voting.

“If the organization thinks it’s best, if I think it’s best for me — there’s a lot of variables that go into it,” Verlander said. “Obviously where there’s smoke, there’s fire. It’s not completely out of the realm of possibility, obviously.”

Verlander said his focus in recent weeks is not the trade deadline, rather refining his change-up, a pitch his been unwilling to use for fearing of getting beat by his worst pitch.

General manager Al Avila and Verlander have

approach, which includes focusing on taking the ball the other way.

A pronounced shift to beat the pull tendency from Schwarber this season has been effective. Maddon said he wanted Schwarber to “get himself right” and use the entire field.

Right-hander John Lackey was placed on the disabled list to make room for Schwarber. Lackey is dealing with plantar fasciitis, but might not miss a start due to the timing of the All-Star Break next week.

Right-hander Kyle Hendricks is also close to returning to the rotation.

Maddon said Wednesday Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Kansas City that Schwarber might get Royals at Comerica Park last month. (Photo: Rick Osentoski-USA Today Sports) at-bats in the leadoff role discussed any and all opslugger Kyle Schwarber’s practice. but also made an argument portunities, a practice that stay at Triple-A Iowa is Schwarber spent 11 for using Jon Jay in the No. predates the upcoming trade over with manager Joe games on the roster of the 1 spot in the order against deadline. Verlander can veto Maddon convinced a hitChicago Cubs’ Triple-A af- right-handed starters. a trade and said until some- ting slump for the leftfiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, Hernandez among thing comes to his attention handed power hitter is also belting four home runs and All-Star Game umpires that makes him more willcoming to an end. batting .343 (12 for 35).

Angel Hernandez, who ing to consider an address Schwarber rejoined the Schwarber had a .171 sued Major League Basechange, he’s going to keep it team and was installed in average and 12 home runs ball this week alleging race simple and “just go out and the starting lineup for the in 64 games with the Cubs discrimination, was named pitch.” series finale with the Milthis season. He agreed to on Thursday as one of the Verlander is 5-5 with waukee Brewers, batting the demotion and kept a umpires for the upcoming a 4.96 ERA and a 1.520 fifth and playing left field positive mindset in the mi- All-Star Game in Miami.

WHIP this season. He has on Thursday. nors. Schwarber smacked Hernandez will serve as a 92 strikeouts in 98 innings.

“Now that I was able to an opposite field home run first-base umpire on a crew His next start is scheduled go down there and hash in a two-homer effort on headed by Joe West, who for Saturday against the everything down … stop Saturday. was behind the plate for the Indians. thinking about it, it was all “You’ve got to go back 2005 All-Star Game. West, Cubs OF Schwarber a really positive experience to what made you sucwho also worked the Midrecalled from Triple-A for me,” Schwarber said cessful in the first place,” summer Classic in 1987, CHICAGO — Cubs Thursday before batting Schwarber said of his became the third umpire in

history to work his 5,000th career game in June.

A big-league umpire since 1993, Hernandez, 55, alleges in his lawsuit that MLB chief baseball officer Joe Torre purposely kept him from working World Series games in the last decade and from being promoted to a crew chief.

The suit alleges violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Ohio state law.

Hernandez, born in Cuba and now a Florida resident, claims Torre “has a history of animosity towards Hernandez stemming from his time as manager of the New York Yankees.”

The rest of the crew for Tuesday’s All-Star Game includes Mark Carlson (second base), Chris Conroy (third base), Manny Gonzalez (left field) and Mike Estabrook (right field). The replay umpire in New York will be Doug Eddings.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash will join the American League staff.

Cash is in his third season with Tampa Bay and will be making his All-Star coaching debut.

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly will be among the National League coaches. Mattingly was a six-time All-Star for the Yankees and is in his second season at the held in Miami.

McCann

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McCann both signed their first professional contracts in New York: one wildwith the Braves in 2002 card game. and played together in the When the team wanted Gulf Coast League. to make him their regular “When I found out he designated hitter, McCann was coming to the Aspushed back. He wasn’t tros, I was real excited,” ready or willing to cede his Morton said. “I’ve always catching job. The Yankees enjoyed playing with him.

He caught my debut in ’08 talked about trading Mcand I didn’t see him for a Cann to a contender last while. He’s a leader in the year during the pennant clubhouse, a leader on the run, but wound up moving field and he does a great him to Houston in the offjob behind the plate.” season.

McCann’s clubhouse So far it’s been a great influence will be helpful fit. during the second half of “We’ve felt his presence the season. The Astros from the very beginning,” have the A.L. West all Houston manager A.J. but locked up and are the Hinch said. “In the clubpopular pick to reach the house, on the field, he’s World Series. McCann has been a great presence … been through his share of his temperament, his compennant races and can use petitiveness, his experience his experience to help the — everything a veteran youthful Astros. could bring to the team, “I’ve heard more glowhe’s brought.” ing remarks about his McCann walked into a impact than we could good situation in Houston.

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (16) watches a home run sail against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park probably have wished for,” The Astros have the best earlier this season. (Photo: Erik Williams-USA Today Sports) Hinch said. “He’s been betrecord in the major leagues and their lineup is without lineup, as he did sometimes him at times against leftthat about catchers who the pitcher does. I applaud ter than advertised and he weakness. McCann has in Atlanta. handers — McCann didn’t care about the pitcher, care him for how he approaches was advertised as good.”

As for the fans waiting helped; he’s batting .254 And he doesn’t need to play against Atlanta lefty about the results, take every the game.” near the Houston dugout, with 10 homers and 43 worry about giving up his Jaime Garcia on Wednespitch they call personal.

Houston right-hander McCann finally appeared RBIs. But on a team loaded catching responsibilities. day.

When things don’t go well, Charlie Morton was very and worked his way down with great hitters, McCann He remains Houston’s No. “He’s more into the he wears it as much as the pleased when the Astros the line. Their wait had doesn’t bear the additional 1 catcher, although Hinch game than anyone could pitcher and when things go acquired McCann last been worth it. pressure of carrying the is smart enough to spell ask for,” Hinch said. “I love well, he celebrates just like November. Morton and

•From Page 1B The 32-year old infielder, who has 839 major league games with Atlanta, Houston, Arizona and Miami to his credit, dumped a single to left-center that scored Sharlon Schoop and Chris Dickerson to put Norfolk up 2-0.

The G-Braves got one of those runs back in the bottom of the inning, when Albies drove an opposite field double over the head of Dickerson in left to bring home Anthony Recker to cut the deficit to 2-1.

But that was all Gwinnett managed off Asher and relievers Logan Verrett, Andrew Faulkner and Richard Rodriguez despite another multihit (2-for-4) game from Albies, his sixth in the last eight games, plus two hits each from Recker and Jace Peterson. “(Norfolk pitchers) were making good pitches,” said Albies, who has raised his season batting average to .296 by going 18-for-51

G-Braves (.353) in his last 13 games.

“We came back in the game a little bit, but we couldn’t get enough to win the ball game.”

Johnson then came back to bite Sims and the G-Braves again in the to of the sixth by blasting a 426-foot drive off the back wall of the bullpen in left field for a solo homer that gave Norfolk a little more cushion at 3-1.

It continued a trend that has continued to bother the 23-year-old righthander, who has thrown quality starts in four of his last six outings, including 42 strikeouts over his last 36 1/3 innings, but has also allowed at least one homer in his last five starts, including a total of 11 in his last seven outings.

“Like I said, you have to execute all the way through the lineup,” Sims said. “I’m definitely making strides, but there’s a lot still to improve and get better on.”

The G-Braves still had

chances to pull even in the late innings.

But after Carlos Franco drew a one-out walk and Dustin Peterson followed with a bloop single off Rodriguez in the eighth.

However, Norfolk’s defense made two nice plays — one on a tough pick-up

by Pedro Alvarez on Xavier Avery’s hot grounder up the first base line to start a 3-6 force play and the other on Dickerson’s sliding catch to rob Sean Kazmar Jr. of extra bases, to end the threat.

Then in the ninth, Rodriguez pitched around Recker’s bloop double to set down pinch hitter Kyle Kubitza, Albies and Jace Peterson to earn his second save of the season and help the Tides salvage one win in the three-game series.

The G-Braves welcome Indianapolis to Coolray Field for a three-game series this weekend, beginning with tonight’s 7:05 contest, before heading into the All-Star break next week.

•From Page 1B ultimate goal is to help new swimmers fall in love with the sport as they compete on this stage, many for the first time.

“I look towards helping the kids and letting them come to love this sport,” Daniel Park head coach Kathy Janzen said. “The winning is more of an icing on the cake. Last year, we did not go in thinking we were going to win. And the kids just got there and swam their hearts out.”

Aside from competing for a title, this meet represents the end of the line for these teams and allows them to really see the progress that the swimmers have made over the course of the season.

And for some, this event can bring the best out of them.

“I love it when kids take time off (of their normal race times),” Janzen said.

“When they jump in there and take like five seconds off, their smiles at the end

Swimming

Swimmers from Hidden Falls cheer on their teammates during a Gwinnett County Swim Meet earlier this summer. (Staff Photo: Will Hammock)

of the race is what makes everything worthwhile.”

Seven weeks of meets have all lead to this moment for thousands of Gwinnett’s youth and their families.

It is that dedication of time and effort that motivates a large crowd to come support the swimmers at this event and make it a spectacle, in addition to a competition. For those around the league, the roar

of the crowd makes the event and allows it to give the proper support to the swimmers that have worked hard to get to this point.

“There is a lot of noise, especially for the relays,” Mahoney said. “There is lots of cheering from the kids and there is lots of noise in the facility. It is a good, exciting buzz in there and I think the fans will see some great races from kids who are super talented.”

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Djokovic, Federer advance; Isner falls Mattek-Sands

suffers gruesome knee injury at Wimbledon

The Sports Xchange Second-seeded Novak Djokovic and third-seeded Roger Federer breezed through second-round matches at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Djokovic continued in his bid to win his fourth Wimbledon title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Czech Adam Pavlasek at the All England Club in London.

Djokovic, who won the Wimbledon title in 2011, 2014 and 2015, is bidding for his first major title since completing a career Grand Slam at the 2016 French Open.

“It was my first match this year on Court No. 1, so it was quite different from 2016,” said Djokovic, who recorded 33 of 41 first-service points. “It was a warm and hot day, so it wasn’t easy to play point after point and long rallies especially in the second set.

“I feel better as the days go by, and I will use my experience to get myself ready for the rounds ahead.”

Djokovic elected to take the high road when asked about Wednesday’s comments made by John McEnroe, who equated the tennis star’s personal life to that of Tiger Woods. “(He) had some offcourt issues with the family,” McEnroe said. “… The person that comes to mind immediately with Novak is not a tennis player, it’s actually a golfer: Tiger Woods. … Woods had the issues with his wife, and then he seemed to go completely off the rails and has never been even close to being the same player.”

Djokovic married his wife, Jelena, in 2014 and has a son, Stefan, with another child reportedly on the way. The Serb admitted that he didn’t take McEnroe’s comments too seriously.

“Yeah, I have heard about it today,” Djokovic said. “Look, you know, John has a complete right to say — anybody, really, in the world — has a right

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John Isner (USA) lost to Dudi Sela (ISR) on Day at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. (Photo: Susan Mullane-USA Today Sports)

to say what they want, and I respect that right.

Especially coming from John because he’s someone that has earned that right because of who he is and what he has meant to the sport and what he still is representing as a former player and still being very active on the tour.

“He’s very well-known for his kind of bold comments and not really caring too much about being politically correct but saying whatever is on his mind. That’s all I can say.

I really don’t take anything personal.”

Djokovic will face Latvian Ernests Gulbis, who posted a 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (3) triumph over 29th-seeded Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.

Federer also advanced by registering a 7-6 (0), 6-3, 6-2 vcitory over Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic.

Federer was pushed hard in the opening set and then had little trouble over the final two as he wrapped up the victory in 90 minutes.

“I started slow early on, I couldn’t get rid of the nerves and struggled to find my rhythm,” Federer said afterward. “Even when I got back into it after I broke him I struggled in the first set and I was happy to get rid of those

nerves, play free tennis, more inspired, and at the end it was very good.”

Federer next meets 27th-seeded German Mischa Zverev, who was pushed to the limit before recording a 6-1, 6-2, 2-6, 3-6, 6-4 win over Russian Mikhail Kukushkin.

Sixth-seeded Canadian Milos Raonic, eighthseeded Austrian Dominic Thiem and No. 11 Tomas Berdych of the Czech Rebublic each needed four sets to dispatch their respective opponents. Raonic overcame dropping the first set to post a 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4, 7-5 win over Russian Mikhail Youzhny, Thiem did the same with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win over Frenchman Gilles Simon, while Berdych notched a 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (8), 6-3 win over American Ryan Harrison.

Raonic, who was last year’s finalist, secured a key break to take a 6-5 advantage in the third set before recording his 27th ace of the match to win the match in two hours, 40 minutes.

No. 10 Alexander Zverev of Germany had an easier time of it against American Frances Tiafoe, posting a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 win.

No. 13 Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria cruised into the third round with a

6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis and No. 15 Frenchman Gael Monfils faced limited resistance with a 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Britain’s Kyle Edmund.

American Jack Sock was upended by Austrian qualifier Patrick Ofner, who won the first two sets and held on to stun the 17th seed 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 6-2.

American John Isner also was bounced from the tournament as the No. 23 seed lost to Israel’s Dudi Sela 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3. The 6-foot-10 Isner collected 45 aces, but fell to 4-15 in five-set matches since his famed 2010 first-round match at Wimbledon that ended 7068 in the final set.

“It’s all between the ears, I think,” Isner said.

“I had opportunities, of course. When I don’t go for it, bad things happen.

That was the case throughout the whole match, me not going for it. That’s why I lost.”

Spaniard David Ferrer reached Wimbledon’s third round for the first time since 2013 when his opponent, Steve Darcis of Belgium, retired with a back injury while trailing 3-0. Ferrer was a quarterfinalist at Wimbledon in 2012 and 2013.

Sebastian Munoz in front at Greenbrier The Sports Xchange Sebastian Munoz broke the opening-round tournament scoring record with a 9-under-par 61 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead over veteran Davis Love III at the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Munoz, a 24-year-old Colombian, made five birdies on his first seven holes at the TPC Old White Course. He bogeyed No. 13 but finished with birdies on four of his last five holes.

“Yesterday at 3 p.m. I had no idea what I was going to do,” Munoz told PGATour.com. “I didn’t feel comfortable.

I just talked to my friend (Spanish golfer Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano) for 10 minutes, and things kind of clicked. It was a good surprise.

“Somehow my eyes were tracking where my putter was going … trying really hard to be a perfect stroke type of thing. He told me, ‘Hey, man, just look at the front of the ball and just try to make contact with it.’ Just so I don’t kind of like push it.

Just make a good flow. So that was the only thing I was thinking about, and it worked.”

Munoz, a tour rookie, is looking for his first top-10

as it gets,” said Love, who birdied four of his first five holes. “This is as good a scoring conditions as we’re going to get probably for the whole week. I’m glad I took advantage of it.”

Injuries have plagued Love the past few years.

He has had back and hip problems, and he broke his collarbone in January in a snowboarding accident.

“I’ve been working really hard the last couple weeks on trying to fix my swing to kind of swing around a stiff back and stiff hip,” he said.

His son, Davis Love IV, also is in the field, but the younger Love did not fare so well, shooting a 74.

Six golfers were tied at 64, one stroke behind Love III, including defending champion Danny Lee of New Zealand, David Lingmerth of Sweden, Ben Martin, rookie Xander Schauffele, and Canadians Graham DeLaet and Nick Taylor.

Phil Mickelson fired a Sebastian Munoz waves on the 18th green during the first round of The Greenbrier Classic golf tournament at The 67 in his first tournament round since parting ways Old White TPC. (Photo: Bob Donnan-USA Today Sports) with Jim “Bones” Mackay, finish. His best result was in September, shot a 63. his caddie for 25 years. a tie for 27th at the Texas He is aiming for his first Mickelson’s brother, Tim Open. win since the 2015 Wynd- Mickelson, is his caddie A man more than twice ham Championship. Love for the rest of the year.

Munoz’s age is not far was the third-oldest winner Other notables include behind. in PGA Tour history then, Bubba Watson, who fired a The 53-year-old Love, and he would be the oldest first-round 69; Fiji’s Vijay who is heading into the if he wins this weekend.

Singh, who shot 70; and World Golf Hall of Fame “That’s about as good John Daly, who had a 73.

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Top-seeded Angelique Kerber advanced, and third-seeded Karolina Pliskova saw her bid to win her first major title at Wimbledon and capture the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis dashed on Thursday. But much of the attention was on American wild-card Bethanie Mattek-Sands, who sustained a gruesome knee injury during second-round action at the All England Club in London.

Kerber, seeking her first tournament title since winning the U.S. Open last September, rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the first set to beat Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium 7-5, 7-5.

Kerber’s next opponent will be Shelby Rogers of the United States, who upset 32nd-seeded Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3.

Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia rebounded from dropping the first set to post a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Pliskova in two hours, 17 minutes.

“I’m speechless. It’s an amazing feeling right now,” said Rybarikova, who reached the third round for the second time in 10 appearances at the All England Club.

The victory was an admittedly sweet one for Rybarikova, who had been sidelined for much of last year following wrist and knee surgeries.

“I had two surgeries and haven’t played for seven months. I’ve just beaten Karolina Pliskova. That is absolutely amazing,” Rybarikova said.

Rybarikova recorded 33 winners — including 12 in the final set alone — to dispatch Pliskova. The 25-year-old Czech, who was a runner-up at the U.S. Open last year, was attempting to overtake the No. 1 ranking from Angelique Kerber.

While Rybarikova continues in the tournament to face Lesia Tsurenko of the Ukraine, MattekSands was not as fortunate after she was forced her to retire from her match and was in need of a stretcher to be removed from the court.

Mattek-Sands sustained a right knee injury during a point in the opening game of the third set against Sorana Cirstea of Romania. Mattek-Sands slipped and fell as she approached the net before immediately clutching her knee and screaming in pain.

When Cristea, the first person to get to MattekSands, caught a glimpse of the injury, she recoiled in horror and immediately motioned for help.

“I went over and saw her knee out and turned around and told them to bring a stretcher because I think everyone froze,” Cristea told the London Mirror. “It was heartbreaking because she went into

shock and it took a while until the medical team was there.

“Her knee was in a very weird position. I have never seen anything like this except in the movies.

I panicked a little bit as well and called for help but no one was coming and I tried to comfort here as much as I could but you could feel the pain.”

Mattek-Sands, 32, continued to scream in pain for 15 minutes as the crowd remained silent, and she pleaded for more painkillers. She was on the court for about 25 minutes before she was lifted onto a cart and taken to a hospital.

Cirstea was credited with the win, 4-6, 7-6 (4).

Also, fifth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki eliminated Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 6-3, 6-4. Next she will face Anett Kontaveit of Estonia, who got past Daria Kasatkina of Russia 6-3, 6-2.

Garbine Muguruza of Spain, the 14th seed who won the French Open in 2016 and was a Wimbledon finalist in 2015, never lost serve as she defeated Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer in straight sets 6-2, 6-4.

Seventh-seeded Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova advanced to the third round at Wimbledon for the ninth time with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over countrywoman Ekaterina Makarova.

Kuznetsova, who is a two-time major champion, needed just 24 minutes to win the first set before ultimately improving to 6-1 in her career versus Makarova.

The 32-year-old Kuznetsova stumbled in the second set with a double fault, with Makarova taking that opportunity to briefly work herself back into the match.

Kuznetsova advances to face Slovenian qualifier Polona Hercog, who rebounded from dropping the first set to post a 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-2 win over American Varvara Lepchenko.

Ninth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland lost the first set before recording a 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-3 win over American Christina Hale.

American Alison Riske scored an impressive upset with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 triumph over 12th-seeded Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic. Riske benefited from 34 unforced errors by Mladenovic to advance to face No. 24 CoCo Vandeweghe of the United States, who secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory over German Tatjana Maria.

Also on Thursday, Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas posted a 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Australian Arina Rodionova, Croatia’s Petra Martic cruised to a 6-1, 6-4 over Czech Denisa Allertova and Tsurenko recorded a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 triumph over Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland.

Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) is tended to while on a gurney after being injured during her match against Sorana Cirstea (ROU) on Day 4 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. (Photo: Susan Mullane-USA Today Sports)

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Peachtree Corners 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 PTC 17.01 GDOT LMIG Sidewalks 2017 Separate sealed Bids for the construction of PTC 17.01 GDOT LMIG Sidewalks 2017 will be received by the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia at Peachtree Corners City Hall located at 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 until 2:00 P.M. local time, July 20, 2017, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The project generally consists of sidewalk improvements including shoulder grading and concrete sidewalk.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Security, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Certificate of Substantial Completion, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: City of Peachtree Corners McGraw-Hill Online Plan Room 147 Technology Parkway www.construction.com/projectcenter/ Suite 200 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 AGC Builders Exchange 4485 South Atlanta Road Keck & Wood, Inc. Smyrna, Georgia 30080 3090 Premiere Parkway Suite 200 CMD (formerly Reed Construction Data) Duluth, Georgia 30097 (Online Plan Room) Phone: (678) 417-4000 www.cmdgroup.com In order to assure that Bidders receive all addenda and or clarifications to the bid documents in a timely manner, it is highly recommended that all bidders obtain at least one complete set of Bid Documents directly from the Engineer. Entities that do not purchase Bid Documents from the Engineer will not be on the Engineer’s plans holder list and will not receive addenda and or clarifications to the bid documents directly from the Engineer. Bidders relying on plans rooms or other services to obtain the Bid Documents, rather than purchasing them directly from the Engineer, are doing so at their own risk. Sets of the Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of Keck & Wood, Inc., the Engineer, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 for each set. Bidders may also purchase a CD containing Bid Documents in PDF format for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00.

S/ Greg Ramsey P.E., Public Works Director City of Peachtree Corners June 16, 2017 9 0 2 - 4 9 3 7 1 1 , 6/23,30,7/7,14

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS PUBLIC NOTICE APH 2017-07 531210-057 PLACE: City of Peachtree Corners City Hall 147 Technology Pkwy Suite 200 DATE & TIME: July 18th, 2017 7:00 P.M. PURPOSE: Alcoholic Beverage License Application Packaged, Beer, Wine, and Sunday Sales APPLICANT: LSAA, LLC / Adnan Mahmoud Jazairi LSAA, LLC Dba Sam’s Mart #514 5500 Spalding Dr. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 904-496548, 7/7,15

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

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

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

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

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

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

The general nature of the allegations is that the all parental rights to the above listed child should be termi-

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nated. Said order terminating parental rights is without limit as to duration and terminates all the parents’ rights and obligations with respect to the child and all rights and obligations of the child to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child by another, nor has the parent any rights to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings.

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

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

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

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

This 5th day of July, 2017.

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

Rockbridge Road in Lilburn, Ga. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The scooter is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. 928-494627, 6/30,7/7

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

928-496235, 7/7,14 MCCULLOUGH TOWING 4431 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 6/26/17 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE The following vehicle, advertised to O.C.G.A.Code Section 40-11-12, is being stored at 4431 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga. 30071. 770263-8483.

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

The Vehicle was impounded from 3600 Park Lake Ln, Peachtree Corners, Ga. On 06/20/17, at the request of the property owner or manager.

Polaris VIN# JSPLE09800E000 TAG# GA0745US 928-495244,6/30,7/7 ABANDONED VEHICLES: RE: 2017 Tao Tao Scooter VIN L9NTEACB2H1050973 LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above scooter was initially removed from Tom Smith Road and Wentworth Road in Lilburn, Ga. It is presently located at 770-3811140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The scooter is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: Trek 1600 S Bicycle VIN NO VIN LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR SILVER TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above bicycle was initially removed from 4550 Annistown Road And Ross Road in Lilburn, Ga. It is presently located at 770-3811140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The bicycle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: 2008 Bashan 147cc Scooter VIN LHJLC79F68B003358 LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR GREY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above scooter was initially removed from Patterson Road and Highway 29 in Lawrenceville, Ga. It is presently located at 770-3811140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The scooter is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: 2014 Jonway Gator YY50QT-6 Scooter VIN L8YTCAPF9EY300280 LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above scooter was initially removed from 902

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Ye a r Make Model VIN 1 2005 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K85U390738 2 2006 Marsen 4-Wheeler LMHSCKL1861031702 3 4x8 Utility

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4 1998 Isuzu Trooper JACDJ58X4W7904543 5 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM56867A139034 6 1996 Honda Accord 1HGCD5636TA046738 7 2002 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D22L664766 8 1985 BMW 528e WBADK8307F9545491 9 2003 Ford Windstar 2FMDA53433BB22716 10 2002 Toyota Camry 4T1BE30KX2U051252 11 1996 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NE52M6TC848833 12 2003 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28T93C687398 13 2002 Lexus ES 300 JTHBF30G025006133 14 2005 Dodge Neon 1B3ES56C15D152949 15 2008 Hyundai Elantra KMHDU46DX8U302368 16 2002 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL55R82N315785 17 1995 GMC Safari 1GKDM19W1SB560107 18 2003 Honda Accord 1HGCM56693A084135 19 2006 Ford Fusion 3FAFP08136R236451 20 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ML32A3HJ9FH001973 21 2004 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62K34ZA51244 22 2003 Cadillac CTS 1G6DM57N130134317 23 2003 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K33U720556 24 2001 Honda Civic 2HGES25771H554698 25 1997 Dodge Intrepid 2B3HD46T7VH640730 26 2008 Lexus IS 250 JTHBK262485079127 27 2000 Toyota Sienna 4T3ZF13C1YU216917 28 1984 Pontiac Parisienne 2G2AT69H8E9718548 29 2013 Utility Scooter L8YTCAPX7DM500203 30 2006 Mazda Mazda5 JM1CR293460109629 31 1996 Dodge Avenger 4B3AU52N2TE430991 32 2006 Chrysler 300 2C3LA43RX6H298254 33 2010 Honda Civic 2HGFA1F33AH503518 34 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG2258YA001627 35 2001 GMC Jimmy 1GKCS13W712142420 36 1999 Ford E-150 1FTRE1424XHB07669 37 2002 Utility Scooter LB2TAB15521G11152 38 2002 Saturn Lw200 1G8JU84F12Y538100 39 1999 Jeep Cherokee 1J4GW68NXXC784836 40 2004 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E34C896831 41 2007 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K57U625468 42 2003 Jaguar S-Type SAJEA03TX3FM48340 929-495318, 6/30,7/7,14,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

257–Buford SSS–furniture, misc. household.

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

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

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

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

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

929-496533, 7/7,14

PUBLIC SALE In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage located at: 2655 Langford Rd. Norcross, Ga. 30071, 770-2420468; And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on TUESDAY, JULY 25TH, 2017, @ 10:00 AM. SPACE NO.; CUSTOMER NAME; INVENTORY Space No. Customer Name Inventory 111 Simeon Collins Household Goods/Furn/Tools Appliances TV Stereo Equip 205 Nicholas Martin Household Goods/Furniture/ Office Furn/Machines/Equip./ TV Stereo Equip 252 Alfredo Ambrosini Household Goods/Furniture 434 Reid M. Glass-Anderson Household Goods/Furniture 929-496552, 7/7,14 THE GWINNETT DAILY POST NEWSPAPER AD PUBLISH DATES: 07/07/2017 AND 07/14/2017 LIFE STORAGE STORE 413 875 MARATHON PARKWAY LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 AUCTION DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM Note: B e l o w you will find the Space Number(s),and Customer’s Name for the next auction at Life Storage (413) This printed list is provided in addition to the signed Form F-026, and is intended to clarify the spelling of all names submitted for the requested ad.

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

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

1052 Cislyn Brown Household Goods/Furniture.

2140 Barbara Fears Household Goods/Furniture.

3055 Jessica Alexander Household Godds/Furniture.

3096 Marilyn Morris Household Goods/Furniture.

3100 Camille Burch Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes.

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

4008 Joi R Rember Household Goods/Furniture.

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

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

929-496527, 7/7,14 NOTICE On 07/26/2017 at 11 Am StoreSmart Self Storage located at 2914 Buford Dr. Buford, GA. 30519 will conduct a public auction of the following: Unit #’s 2033 & 2036, Reginald Harris, Washer, Dryer, baby crib, boxes, speakers, vacuum, and tires.

PUBLIC SALE THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON JULY 08, 2017. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 08 JULY 2017 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www.swsatlanta.com Dual Axle Utility Trailer NO VIN Honda Engine ENGINE #4025614 2006 Nissan Quest 5N1BV28U76N127090 2012 Bashan Scooter LHJTLBBN2CB101543 Sign Holding Trailer NO VIN 2008 Chrysler 300 2C3KA43R68H176828 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 1G2HX52K4S4247581 1999 Ford Explorer 1FMZU34X4XZC00322 2003 Ford Escape 1FMCU04173KB55041 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1GNGC26K6SJ424880 2004 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D04L829314 2004 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E04C901502 1988 International CF 700 Box Truck JPAWTYSP7JCR42002 2007 Lincoln Town Car 1LNHM82W87Y610839 2003 Jaguar S-Type SAJEA01T53FM60270 2003 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA566X3A057555 2006 Ford F-150 1FTRW12W26KE00197 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1GCEC14X56Z133951 2004 Acura MDX 2HNYD18774H538432 2005 Acura TL 19UUA662X5A019653 2005 Saturn ION 1G8AJ52FX5Z101415 2005 Ford Expedtion 1FMPU17575LA39499 2007 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K37U623413 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2GTEC19T541181333 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1GNFK16R3XJ554189 Homemade Trailer NO VIN 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNEC13Z62J256984 1995 Cadillac Deville 1G6KD52B2SU245213 1998 Chevrolet S-10 1GCCS1944WK203988 2006 Chrysler 300 2C3LA53G66H324823 1999 Chevrolet Express 1GAHG39R3X1062538 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport 1GMDX03E3WD233940 2004 Kia Sedona KNDUP131746593723 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid JHMES96645S026806 2015 Master Tow Trailer 4DFRG1210FN117161 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 1G1JC524817169600 *** REBUILT *** 1999 Nissan Maxima JN1CA21A2XT703088 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage JA3AY26C9YU023242 2003 Nissan Altima 1N4BL11D93C120248 1998 Acura 3.0 CL 19UYA2254WL002301 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K189278908 1998 Ford Escort 1FAFP13P6WW164935 929-494628, 6/30,7/7 MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, JULY 8TH 2017@ 1:00PM 1998 Acura 3.2TL JH4UA3640WC001388 2007 Buck LaCrosse 2G4WE587471141237 2007 Cadillac SRX 1GYEE637870136920 1992 Chevrolet C1500 1GCDC14K7NZ130953 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E349105568 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZS52834F206667 2005 Chrysler Crossfire 1C3AN69L15X027538 1998 Dodge Durango 1B4HS28Y4WF132426 2008 Dodge Charger 2B3LA43R88H104921 2001 Ford Expedition 1FMRU17L31LB62766 2007 Ford Taurus 1FAFP56U57A194371 2002 Honda VT750 JH2RC44302M610042 2000 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL1856YH614022 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe KM8SC13E95U975038 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GW58N72C121128 2007 Jeep Commander 1J8HH48K37C646028 2007 Kia Rio KNADE123476222710 2003 Kia Sedona KNDUP131436375737 1999 Lexus RX300 JT6GF10U1X0042684 2002 Lincoln Continental 1LNHM97V52Y693063 2003 Mazda Mazda6 1YVFP80C835M02204 2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4M2DU66W84ZJ06860 2002 Nissan Maxima JN1DA31D12T440704 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D95C953630 2004 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NF52E24M570479 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WP552981119862 2003 Suzuki GSX600 JS1GN79A432100156 2002 Toyota Camry JTDBE32KX20063636 2001 Toyota Camry 4T1BG28K71U029488 2001 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E61Z419649 2003 Volkswagen Passat WVWPD63B73P038663 2004 Volvo XC90 YV1CZ91H641039648 929-495243, 6/30,7/7

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City of Lilburn Planning Commission Hearing – July 27, 2017, at 7:30 P.M. City Council Hearing – August 14, 2017, at 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL 340 Main Street Lilburn, Georgia 30047 (770) 638-2198 ..................... . . The Planning Commission and City Council give notice that public hearings on the dates, times, and at the location as noted above are scheduled to consider: NEW BUSINESS 1.

RZ-2017-01.

Application of Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for a rezoning from CB, Commercial Business to R-1, Low Density Residential for 5 single family lots located at 3826 Burns Rd, District 6, Land Lot 150, Parcel 445, containing 1.07 acres.

The above item is scheduled for the Public Hearings as noted. The site plans, legal descriptions and other information, are on file at the Lilburn Planning & Economic Development Department at 340 Main St. and may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

934-496161, 7/7

THE CITY OF NORCROSS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held before the Norcross Board of Appeals on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM in City Hall at 65 Lawrenceville Street for the purpose of due process of the following: VAR2017-0015, Variance to allow 1) Front yard encroachment along Jimmy Carter Boulevard, and 2) Allow accessory structures in the front and side yard at 6925 Jimmy Carter Boulevard.

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

934-496531, 7/7

GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. RZC2017-00012 — APPLICANT: GEORGIA SENIOR LIVING, LLC C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNER: MEADOW CHURCH REAL ESTATE, LLC; REZONING OF R-100 TO O-I; SENIOR LIVING FACILITY (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 121 PARCELS 013, 014, 093, & 174; 2500 BLOCK OF MEADOW CHURCH ROAD; 7.68 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS SUP2017-00016 — APPLICANT: GEORGIA SENIOR LIVING, LLC C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNER: MEADOW CHURCH REAL ESTATE, LLC; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASE (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 121 PARCELS 013, 014, 093, & 174; 2500 BLOCK OF MEADOW CHURCH ROAD; 7.68 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS SUP2017-00018 — APPLICANT: GEORGIA SENIOR LIVING, LLC C/O ADVANCED ENGINEERING & PLANNING; OWNER: MEADOW CHURCH REAL ESTATE, LLC; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A SENIOR LIVING FACILITY (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 121 PARCELS 013, 014, 093, & 174 2500 BLOCK OF MEADOW CHURCH ROAD; 7.68 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS SUP2017-00017 — APPLICANT: ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF GEORGIA, LLC C/O ANDERSEN, TATE & CARR, P.C.; OWNER: TENANTS IN COMMON; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A M-1 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A MAINTENANCE SHOP (RENEWAL); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 198 PARCEL 055; 1700 BLOCK OF JEURGENS COURT; 5300 BLOCK OF GOSHEN SPRINGS ROAD; 23.55 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/ HOWARD RZM2017-00005 — APPLICANT: GWINN-LIDELL ASSOCIATES, LLC C/O PHILIP WEENER, ESQ., WEENER & NATHAN, LLP; OWNER: GWINN-LIDELL ASSOCIATES, LLC; REZONING OF M-1 TO RM-24; APARTMENTS; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 209 PARCEL 001A; 4100 BLOCK OF SATELLITE BOULEVARD; 2000 BLOCK OF SATELLITE POINT; INTERSTATE 85 SOUTH; 20.12 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS CIC2017-00014 – APPLICANT: ISB HOLDING, LLC; OWNER: ISB HOLDING, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2 (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 050 PARCEL 004; 2000 BLOCK OF LAWRENCEVILLE HIGHWAY; 2.95 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00027 — APPLICANT: VERONICA ILENRE; OWNER: VERONICA ILENRE; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A R-100 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PERSONAL CARE HOME (FAMILY); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 052 PARCEL 023; 400 BLOCK OF PATTERSON ROAD; 1.05 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZC2017-00013 — APPLICANT: DOCHINGOZI HOUEY; OWNER: UNITED COMMUNITY BANK; REZONING OF R-100 TO O-I; DAY CARE FACILITY; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 054 PARCEL 007; 1200 BLOCK OF BRASELTON HIGHWAY; 5.28 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2017-00020 — APPLICANT: DOCHINGOZI HOUEY; OWNER: UNITED COMMUNITY BANK; APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A DAY CARE FACILITY; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 054 PARCEL 007; 1200 BLOCK OF BRASELTON HIGHWAY; 5.28 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD RZR2017-00010 — APPLICANT: JUSTIN BRADY; OWNER: JUSTIN BRADY; REZONING OF R-100 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (BUFFER REDUCTION); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 089 PARCELS 006, 016, 018, 020, 070, & 072; 1200-1300 BLOCKS OF LAKEVIEW ROAD; 27.65 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER P&D BOC TBL 7-25 934-496529, 7/7

FORECLOSURES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GWINNETT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated June 30, 2006, from Curtis O. Williams and Margaret B. Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., recorded on July 12, 2006 in Deed Book 46738 at Page 774, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to Home Equity Mortgage Trust Series 20072, Home Equity Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2 by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated June 30, 2006, in the amount of $28,690.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Gwinnett County, Georgia, on August 1, 2017, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property�):ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AD BEING IN LAND LOT 335 OF THE 4TH DISTRICT OF GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 33, BLOCK A, PRESCOTT AT MINK LIVSEY F/K/A/ MINK LIVSEY MANOR, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 108, PAGE 251; REVISED AT PLAT BOOK 109, PAGE 36, GWINNETT COUNTY RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees.

Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Curtis O. Williams and Margaret B. Williams. The property, being commonly known as 3517 Louella Lake Ct, Snellville, GA, 30039 in Gwinnett County, will be sold as the property of Curtis O. Williams and Margaret B. Williams, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed.Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, 8742 Lucent Blvd Suite 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, 720-241-7251. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law Attorney for U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to Home Equity Mortgage Trust Series 20072, Home Equity Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2 as Attorney in Fact for Curtis O. Williams and Margaret B. Williams 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (770) 373-4242 By: James E. Albertelli, Esq. For the Firm THIS FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. JEA–17-007385 A-4624502 07/05/2017, 07/12/2017, 07/19/2017, 07/26/2017 950-496508, 7/7,12,19,26

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ASPHALT PAVERS VERY BUSY ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY NEEDS EXPERIENCED ASPHALT PAVING EMPLOYEES. LABORERS, LOOP MAN, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, SUCH AS PAVING MACHINE, MOTOR GRADER, ROLLER, & BOBCAT. MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO OUR SHOP IN BUFORD. 770-945-7884

DRIVERS B.A.H. Express Inc. Southeast based carrier hiring in Atlanta / North GA. Full & Part Time Class A CDL drivers for Local/ Regional / OTR lanes.

Guaranteed pay package, starting pay .43 to .45 per mile depending on experience. 18 months minimum, military exp. accepted. Weekly Home Time. assigned equipment, excellent benefits, paid vacation and holidays. call safety Atlanta 1-800-RUN-4BAH (800-786-4224) or 404-608-1300 ext 103 & 104 ask for Irene or Gwen. Apply online www.run4bah.com PART-TIME

AUTOMOTIVE CLEANING

Lawrenceville Church of God

Family Owned and Operated Auto Dealership in Lawrenceville.

DETAIL PERSON Watersand & buff experience needed.

GOOD BENEFITS • Health Insurance • Dental • Vision • AFLAC Call Don Breg or Ted Hayes at Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep 770-963-5251 for an appointment.

IS SEEKING A FACILITIES CLEANING PERSON PART TIME Monday-Thursday: 11AM to 5:00PM Saturday: 8AM-3PM $10 PER HOUR Background check and drug test required.

Call for interview,

770-963-4858

HOUSES FOR SALE GRAYSON, GA 30017 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE

Dental Technicians

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

No phone calls please.

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DEDICATED ACCOUNT Now Hiring Regional Drivers Average $60K Annually Braselton, GA Avg. 2-3 Layovers per Week *EXCELLENT Medical Plans & 401K Available CDL-A w/1 yr. T/T exp.

800-879-7826 www.ruan.com/jobs Dedicated to Diversity.

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

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

Gwinnett - Lawrenceville: 3BR/2.5BA 2 Story with Garage. Washer/ Dryer Included.

Just Minutes from Rhodes Jordan Park.

770-316-8126 or 404-353-7311

********** DRIVER: SHUTTLE VAN/CAR We are currently seeking reliable Drivers to safely transport company executives and staffs in accordance with Company standards and state traffic rules.

25 Open Positions Available.

Each driver would be assigned to a particular Shuttle Van/Car and Company Staff.

Offers Attractive Pay and Benefits.

Shifts and FT/PT. To Apply and for More Information: p.a@Carnarvonusa. com

HULL, GA 30646 72 AIKEN RD.

BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE LOT! Spacious 3 BR/3 full BA Ranch on 3.650 acre lot. Fireside family room w/laminate flooring. Bright kitchen w/ breakfast area & tons of cabinet space & appliances. Large deck overlooking back yard.

EHO. $149,900.

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FREIGHT BROKER Greenbush Logistics, Inc., has a career opportunity available for an experienced Freight Broker to join its 3PL team at its terminal location in Conyers, Georgia.

The ideal candidate must have two plus years of success selling in a third-party (3PL) brokerage environment, strong computer and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified? Email your resume to:

trwilliams@greenbushlogistics.com.

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

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Fireside family rooms with brick surround.

FHA insured with escrow. EHO. $160,000.

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GARAGE SALES LARENCEVILLE Fri. 7/7 & Sat. 7/8, 8-12.

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1127 Christiana Crossing. Baby girls & kids clothes, lots of name brand hshld. items, Longaberger & Vera Bradley, edger, nice furn., file cabinet.

Christmas décor, auto, garden, books, audio, etc.

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3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths with hardwood entry and carpets in bedrooms.

Large vaulted family room with laminate floors.

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Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

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DODGE RAM 1500 DAYTONA 4X4 $16,900

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

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CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2004, 94K, senior owner, garage kept, loaded, new Michelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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JEEP WRANGLER, SPORT 4.0, 1998 Red With Black Top, Lift Kit, New Tires, Many Extras. Looks & Drives Great! $7900.

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MERCEDES 560 SL, 1988: 88,500 miles, Only $16,900! Fabulous red with palomino interior. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptional & spent itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the salt free south. The elderly owner loved & cherished this car & took great pride in it.

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MERCEDES-BENZ, 560 SL, 1988 79,630 One Owner Miles. Only $17,900!

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

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

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a look ahead July 14-15 Stamp and Scrapbook Expo — The expo — held at the Infinite Energy Center — features workshops for both the new and experienced collectors and scrapbookers. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $8. For more information, go to www. scrapbookexpo.com/2017-expo-showlist/at-17.

July 15 K.C. & The Sunshine Band — The band plays at The Bowl at Sugar Hill, located at 5039 West Broad St. Doors open at 7 p.m., the opening act goes on at 8 and K.C. & The Sunshine Band is scheduled to take the stage at 9. For more information and to order tickets, go to www.thebowlatsugarhill.com.

Family Fun Day at the Farm — McDaniel Farm Park in Duluth hosts a fun day for the family that will include hay rides, games and food trucks. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

McDaniel Park Farm is located at 3251 McDaniel Road. For more information, go to www.gwinnettparks.com.

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UrbanTaali

3099 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 209B, Duluth 404-940-4034 urbantaali.com

UrbanTaali offers “taali” bowls, or “urban dish” bowls, containing rice, meat, grilled veggies and Taali sauce. (Photos: Julie Thompson)

BY JULIE THOMPSON Staff Intern

Owners: Longtime friends and former roommates Ali Husain, Masum Momin, Aliraza Momin and Raza Momin are entrepreneurial partners in this endeavor.

Open Since: October 2016 Location: UrbanTaali’s fixed location is 3099 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 209B, in Duluth by the Subway at the intersection of Breckinridge Boulevard and Old Norcross Road.

It started as an operation on wheels — a food truck that ran all over the metro Atlanta area since 2013. But when customers expressed interest in a dine-in location, the owners realized that there was demand for a brick and mortar.

“We felt like this was a popular area that didn’t have our type of cuisine.

So we thought this was kind of an ideal spot to open our first location,” Hussain said.

Hours: UrbanTaali is opened from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It’s also open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fridays, from noon until 10 p.m. Saturdays and from noon until 9 p.m.

Sundays.

Atmosphere: The brick and mortar location looks like the classic urban American diner with a pop of “Hot-lanta’s” vibrant culture.

UrbanTaali was conceived in an apartment in the outskirts of Atlanta where four roommates had the idea to open a food truck together — and the sister location followed three years later.

The urban diner exhibits a nostalgia for the city where it all started.

The diner features a colorful mural painted by a local graffiti artist.

Depicting skyscrapers as well as the Skyview Ferris wheel, the wall portrays a street view of the heart of Atlanta.

“It’s similar to the food truck,” Hussain said of the mural’s design, which was borrowed

ON THE MENU Gyro Taali B owl — Bed of rice with gyro meat, mixed with grilled veggies, topped with lettuce and Taali sauce. $10 Chicken Taali B owl — Bed of rice layered with seasoned chicken, mixed with grilled veggies, topped with lettuce and Taali sauce. $10 5Point Philly — Sliced sirloin steak layered with sauteed onion, mushrooms and bell peppers, topped with melted white American cheese and chipotle sauce.

Served with fries or chips. $8 Dirty Bird Philly — Marinated chicken sauteed onion, mushrooms and bell peppers, topped with melted white American cheese and chipotle sauce. Served with fries or chips. $8 Stingers — Steak sliders covered with melted white American cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard. $5 285Wrap — sliced gyro, lettuce, tomatoes, raw onions and Taali sauce served on grilled pita bread, +$1 feta. $8 Buffalo Wrap — Fried buffalo chicken topped with lettuce, pepper jack cheese and ranch sauce on a choice of grilled pita or tortilla. $8 Buckhead Burger — Handmade quarter pounder topped with sauteed onions, pickles, American cheese and chipotle sauce on a toasted bun (add tomatoes and lettuce upon request). $8

UrbanTaali, above, features portraits of political figures garbed in modern street fashions. The restaurant features “stingers,” steak sliders covered with cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard, pictured left.

from graphics on the food truck. Both are set in red, white and blue to call attention to the major American city where the business first hit the road.

Even the dine-in experience is comparable to the food truck — it’s like they brought a piece of the city to the suburbs.

There’s a certain edginess to the place, partly because of the adrenaline-pumping electronic music, characterized by a gradual elevation, a peak and a drastic bass drop.

The restaurant has a youthful energy about it. Minimal decor calls attention to an exhibition of pop art hanging on the walls. Portraits of historical figures garbed in modern street fashions on the walls. There’s one of Abe Lincoln with a pierced ear, one of Obama wearing dreads

and even one of Hillary Clinton sporting purple hair.

Even though it’s in the suburbs, the restaurant bustles with all kinds of clientele — business professionals, college students and families frequent the location. The owners are considering getting more seating to accommodate the steady traffic of customers.

But customers don’t need to hustle. After customers order at the counter, they can kick back, watch television and enjoy the high-speed WiFi as they wait for a staff member to bring food to the table.

In a word, the atmosphere is “chill.” All of the owners are in their twenties, and Husain said they wanted to create a welcoming atmosphere.

He and the other owners

encourage their personnel to maintain low stress levels — they follow his advice. The staff displays warm hospitality, providing service with a smile and big personalities.

On the Menu: Although the name throws some customers off, UrbanTaali’s cuisine is classic American food with a twist. The menu includes popular items from America’s major cities like Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and Buffalo chicken wraps.

“A lot of people think it’s going to be like Mediterranean food and they end up finding out we sell burgers,” Husain said.

Smothered in cheese and served with a side of fries, the 5Point Philly is a customer favorite.

It’s prepared with halal meat like all items on the menu.

Samba Steakhouse The Rodriguez family unites in this family effort to share their passion for friends, Brazilian culture and, of course, flavor.

The name reveals strong ties to the family’s Brazilian heritage.

“Samba obviously is a Brazilian dance,” hostess Kaitlyn Rodriguez said.

“It’s supposed to be a fun, happy place. Very social, joyful.”

Just before Mother’s Day, Javier and his wife, Silvia, opened the restaurant with their son, Carlos, their two daughters, Ashley and Kaitlyn, their daughter’s

boyfriend and his sister. The family also hired two experienced Brazilian chefs.

Picanha is the house steak and is prepared on a rotisserie in the traditional Brazilian method. The top sirloin is bent so that the fat caramelizes and slow roasts into the meat. With only a dash of sea salt, the steak is flavored to perfection.

The meat is all you can eat, and there is an allyou-can-eat buffet line with salads and Brazilian sides including rice, beans, fried plantains and sauces.

5690 Cumming Highway N.E., Sugar Hill, 678-541All-you-can-eat Brazilian cuisine is served fresh at Sam5277 ba Steakhouse. (Photo: Julie Thompson)

Halal meat comes from locally raised animals that were butchered under humane circumstances.

Because halal-raised animals live and die in a less stressful environment, their meat has a distinct taste.

Due to the quality of the meat and the way it is seasoned, Husain said UrbanTaali stands out from other urban American eateries.

“We always emphasize that everything has to be fresh — we try to make it every day or every other day,” he said. “Nothing is frozen.”

The owners of UrbanTaali make American classics their own by adding house seasonings and Indian spices to their food. The alteration is subtle.

“We serve classic American food with a

twist because we add our own flavors,” Husain said. Like his partners, Husain grew up working in the restaurant business, and often ate at his parent’s Dairy Queen.

The Gyro Taali bowl is the restaurant’s namesake. The word “taali” translates as “urban dish” —per literal translation it is a gyro bowl, served with beef steak, lettuce and house tzatziki sauce.

Something you might not know: The word on the street is that the color red makes people hungry — at least that’s what Hussain and his partners have been told.

And red calls attention to the restaurant’s American city theme. Menu items like the 5Point Philly and the 285Wrap monumentalized Atlanta neighborhoods and highways.

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

tables often talk with one another.

Best-sellers are Chicken and Churros Waffles, which is $10; Pork Belly Benedict, which is $12; and Steak and Eggs, which is $13.

The house was originally built in 1905 and located down the street on the corner. But it was moved to its current location in 2007. A physician, Dr. William Hinton, owned it originally, and the rear of the house was a residence, while the front was the office. The name is a nod to the original use of the house.

2595 Fence Road N.E., Dacula, 678-731-7338

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arts&entertainment Gwinnett Quilter’s Guild, ‘Fat Boy Chronicles’ co-author library to host author Hite set to host screenplay workshop FROM STAFF REPORTS

July 18.

Hite has had a relaGwinnettians can learn tively brief, but decorated the fine points of quiltcareer. Her dubut novel, ing while listening to an “Ghost on Black Mounaward-winning author tain,” was a Townsend read one of her books this Prize finalist and won month. the Georgia Author of The Gwinnett County the Year award in 2012.

Public Library and the Her latest novel, “SleepGwinnett Quilters Guild ing Above Chaos,” is the will host Ann Hite at fourth book in the series their regular monthly and was published in meeting at the CanSeptember. non United Methodist At the Gwinnett QuilChurch’s Fellowship Hall ter’s Club meeting, Hite’s in Snellville at 10 a.m. books will be available

for purchase and for signing. The event is free and open to anybody who wishes to attend.

“If you are interested in quilting or enjoy reading a good book, this meeting is for you,” according to a press release.

Cannon United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall is located at 2424 Webb Ginn House Road in Snellville. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

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millions on NetThe Gwinnett County flix and Public Library will host REDa screenplay writer’s BOX, workshop featuring an and was award-winning writer used in next week. schools Michael Michael Buchanan, the nationBuchanan co-creator of the awardwide, winning feature “The Fat according to a press Boy Chronicles,” will release. Buchanan also teach the workshop at the authored two awardNorcross Cultural Arts winning shorts — “Last and Community Center Bullet” and “Boxes” — at 1:30 p.m. July 15. as well as two feature “The Fat Boy Chrondocumentaries titled icles” was watched by “Spiral Bound” and “Na-

ture Matters.”

At his free workshop, Buchanan will discuss the ingredients of a screenplay.

“He will also teach the structure of a film and show examples of scenes that drive a story to its finale,” according to a press release.

The Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center is located at 10 College St. in Norcross.

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Exhibit offers ‘artistic walk’ through seasons FROM STAFF REPORTS

the Gwinnett Board of Education and the Gwinnett A new local art exhibit County Board of Commisinvites visitors to experience sioners which aims to transhow native plants, insects form educational topics into and critters change during interactive experiences. the various seasons of the Through August, the year.

GEHC will turn the concept “With the busy lives we of nature’s changing seasons lead, it is often difficult to into an interactive masterfind time to reflect on the piece with Southeastern Namagnificence of the natural tive Plants: An Artistic Walk world,” Cammie Fulmer Through The Seasons. The said. exhibit features watercolors Fulmer works as the and pencil drawings by local curator of collections and artist Linda Fraser. exhibit programming at the “Upon moving to GeorGwinnett Environmental and gia, Fraser realized that Heritage Center. GEHC is she could study plants and a partnership between the insects better by drawing Gwinnett Environmental them,” according to a press and Heritage Foundation, release. “Her illustrations the University of Georgia, display the beauty of nature,

like the flowers of ironweed stretching toward the sun and the ingenuity of dragonflies swooping to catch a meal.”

Fraser’s work has been featured at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, Callaway Gardens, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and the 2009 Southeastern Flower Show.

Now, she’s brought her art to Gwinnett.

“It has been such a pleasure to work with Linda Fraser, whose knowledge of native plants combines with her talents to highlight the beautiful details of native species that most of us usually overlook,” Fulmer said.

GEHC will host Artist Talks throughout the

Sara Rouner checks out an artistic rendering of bottleneck buckeye while exploring the Southeastern Native Plants: An Artistic Walk Through The Seasons exhibit at the GEHC. (Photo: GEHC)

summer to give visitors a chance to meet Fraser and hear the stories behind some of her artwork, according to a press release.

The next opportunity to converse with the artist is coming up at 1 p.m.

Saturday. Participants can also drop by at 2 p.m. July 30 and at 1 p.m. Aug. 12 to talk to Fraser. Guests are encouraged to reserve a spot for these meetings by emailing registration@ gwinnettEHC.org.

Southeastern Native Plants: An Artistic Walk Through The Seasons is on display until Aug. 19.

The exhibit is included in GEHC admission. For more information, visit www. gwinnettEHC.org.

Kudzu Art Zone looks to explore ‘What would Vincent do?’

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Holley Calmes

Vincent Van Gogh, the great 19th century artist, reportedly cut off his ear in a fit of madness. What would a group of visual artists create, inspired by this artistic genius, without causing bodily harm to themselves or to others?

Kudzu Art Zone presented that idea to its membership, and the result is an exciting

exhibition in Kudzu’s Norcross facility. “What Would Vincent Do?” began June 9 and continues through Sept.

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Kudzu Art Zone is located at 116 Carlyle St. It is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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There will be food, wine and an opportunity to meet the artists. Awards will be given to the winners, and Evelyn Breit, a well-known figurative artist, will be the judge.

The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. First prize will be $100, second prize $75, third prize $50 and there will be an honorable mention.

When the question of “What Would Vincent Do?” was posed to Kudzu’s membership artists, the speculative answers were varied and numerous.

Perhaps the most evocative and amusing in the show is a work by Anne Labaire titled “Love, Vincent.” This painting features the back of an open envelope with a human ear tucked nicely into it, a message handwritten below which simply says “With Love, From Vincent.”

The signature on this painting originated from a rubbing that Labaire had done on the streets of SaintRemy, France, where bronze

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reproductions of Van Gogh’s signature mark his “footsteps.”

Irises are another theme of the show. Labaire also submitted a work featuring Van Gogh’s own depiction of irises with one lone white iris among the blue flowers.

“This is his representation of being an outsider,” Labaire said.

Irises are seen again with Lorraine Kimsey’s “Iris in Bloom.” Kimsey uses the iconic irises but uses her own unique, glowing colors and soft, impressionistic technique. Also included in the exhibit is one of Mariam Gaisner’s beautifully rendered figures.

There are also landscapes similar to those which Van Gogh might have seen, especially a small pastel by Donna Clark titled “Turquoise Trail.” Other works are abstracts which leave the viewer wondering if these scenes could have inhabited Van Gogh’s lively imagination.

More notable works in the exhibit include a basrelief sculpture by Angelika Domschke, a multitalented artist from Germany who is a painter, sculptor and illustrator of children’s books as well as being a chemist.

In all, there are 43 works, and 28 member artists are represented.

Did Van Gogh really cut off his ear? He was deeply troubled throughout his life, and the story goes that he severed his ear in a fit of madness. Fortunately, this iconic artist can nevertheless inspire contemporary creations of beautiful art, as represented in “What Would Vincent Do?” For more information about this exhibition and about Kudzu Art Zone, visit kudzuartzone.org or call 770-840-9844.

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

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Hanging by threads ‘Homecoming’ takes no chances, gets mediocre results

Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (PG-13) 2 1/2 out of★★★★ 4 stars

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much more imposing and lethal, it isn’t all that far removed from the alter ego title character Keaton played in the Best Picturewinning “Birdman.”

Always interesting to watch, Keaton isn’t given anything substantial to do until the third act when Adrian engages Peter in some major mind games.

Although thoroughly permissible under PG-13 guidelines, the phrase “screw the pooch” is used twice and while some might find this questionable verbiage acceptable, many others rightfully will not. This is mentioned only to prepare you for the possible after-viewing moment when your 8-year-old child asks you what the phrase means. In a reverse of recent trends, the permitted use of a single “F-bomb” is saved until the final scene of the film and serves as the funniest moment in the entire movie.

“Homecoming” isn’t a bad film per se — some have already hailed as the best of the now six Spider-Man flicks — but in many ways it takes the least chances and thus yields the fewest results. We never feel as if anything is really at stake or that good won’t eventually win in the end. It’s a series of loud, clanging and hyper-edited set pieces which are only interrupted by minor exposition and multiple stabs at rude “comic” relief as when one of Peter’s jealous classmates repeatedly refers to him as “Penis Parker.”

This is a character with a rich and fertile history and a virtually limitless supply of story possibilities and palpable dramatic friction. Turning this into a quasi “Transformers” movie with insipid anatomy jokes, bad romantic chemistry and shoddy storytelling is beneath the dignity of the character. Luckily, Holland is able to rise above all of it and somehow makes us believe, if only a little bit.

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Rebooting movie franchises is not unusual; in this new low-attention age, it’s almost a given. What isn’t expected is a third start of a monumentally successful franchise in the span of 15 years. Given the enormous box office take of the “Spider-Man” movies since 2002, one might wonder why two reboots would be warranted in the first place. These movies — including the “modestly” performing “Amazing Spider-Man” from 2012 — which grossed $500 million more than its budget — are indestructible cash cows.

Still, Sony Studios and Marvel somehow felt yet another first installment was in order. They were mostly wrong.

Having shown up oh so briefly in the recent Marvel outing “Captain America: Civil War,” English actor Tom Holland officially became the third Spider-Man of the modern era and he is by far the best of the three men to play the iconic comic book character. As conceived by co-creator Stan Lee, Spider-Man is an awkward, often tongue-tied type and although now 21, Holland more than convincingly looks and behaves like the teenage Peter Parker. From a strict origin perspective, Holland is as close to the genuine article as one could reasonably expect.

The first of many problems with this film is the total lack of back story explaining how Parker transformed into Spider-Man. This might appear to be nit-picking, but if you’re going to start from scratch (for a third time) you need to establish, well … everything, however pesky and inconvenient that might be.

How can Parker jump over 12 foot fences with ease? Why is he able to shoot webs from his wrists? How did he become an orphan? Why is his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) a widow before the story even starts?

The filmmakers make the egregious mistake of assuming that everyone going in already knows the answers to all of these very important, character-establishing questions. The studio is trying to rope in non-geeks and newcomers as well as placating the established diehards and using this assumptive approach regarding the character’s origins is narratively unwise at best and just plain lazy at worst.

Purists will likely also have a problem that there is no Mary Jane character to be found. As initially played by Kirsten Dunst, Mary Jane is arguably the most important secondary character in the history of the Spider-Man story and not even acknowledging her here is dumbfounding and asinine.

In the first of several politically correct adjustments, Parker’s replacement love interest is Liz (Laura Harrier), a newly conjured character whose principal attribute is her bi-racial lineage. Pretty and alluring but crushingly boring, Liz (think a slimmer, taller, younger version of Rosario Dawson) is ultimately just a McGuffin for a late-arriving surprise plot reveal. Another severely misguided decision is the militant liberal left re-writing of history regarding the construction of the Washington Monument.

Although starting off with honest intentions and a solid, character-driven story, “Homecoming” quickly descends into just another exercise in typical Marvel overkill. Yes, Peter/Spider-Man swings from his own webs, climbs building facades, jumps high, runs fast and is quite strong. He isn’t, however, immortal or cloaked in armor, yet somehow walks away from fights, explosions and entire buildings falling down on him with nary a scratch or even a bloody cut, and not a lick of it is in the least bit believable.

In what some will find sardonically ironic, the villain in the film — Vulture a.k.a. Adrian Toomes — is played by Michael Keaton, and when in evil mode, he dresses as, um … a giant bird. Although Tom Holland, masked at top and unmasked above, stars in Columbia Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” (Photos: Sony/Columbia)

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Pass: “Baby Driver” succeeds on literally every level. From the sharp screenplay, to the soundtrack, solid acting, enough action to keep any viewer engaged and some of the best directing and editing to be found in any film these days. Every detail has been fine-tuned, all the way down to syncing the gunfire to the music.

Fail: The ending feels just a touch cliché, and only does the viewer feel the movie slightly drag at the end. The rest of the movie however, more than makes up for this.

Ansel Elgort owns this movie and does more with zero dialogue than many actors can do with a half-page monologue. He is definitely the next big thing. However, the city of Atlanta should get a notable mention in this category.

While the movie doesn’t directly pay homage to any director or other movie, anyone who enjoys a good heist movie will enjoy this one. It’s slightly reminiscent of “Snatch” and other Guy Ritchie movies, but perhaps is closer to “The Italian Job” or the old 1978 “The Driver.”

While there are no real special effects that require viewing on the big screen, it’s well worth the price of admission just for the editing alone.

This is one of the best movies of the year, and in fact one of the best in many years. Edgar Wright has managed to take a genre and turn it on its head. He’s taken the heist movie and turned into a beautiful musical ballet of sorts. If you get bored with this movie, you might want to check your pulse. From the timed gunfire that syncs with the music, to the thrilling car chases, it packs enough punch to keep anyone entertained. He even manages to throw in a sweet love story and back story to boot. It’s a fun ride worth taking.

Pass: The action, the music, the acting, the colors and the setting made the film. The length of the movie was perfect; the audience will have no thought to check the time during the film because every minute is captivating and unique. The tense scenes had just the right amount of comic relief to leave the viewer feeling light and entertained throughout the film.

Fail: The shortcomings of the film are few. The main issue with the film was Lily James’ acting. Her character, Debora, was not a difficult role to play, yet her portrayal of the innocent, Southern girl was almost cringeworthy.

In addition, some scenes seemed to be unrealistic, yet were tolerable because the whole movie was filled with amusing twists that left the audience almost waiting for something unexpected.

This cast was perfectly picked.

Of course the well-seasoned actor, Kevin Spacey, did a marvelous job as the smug coordinator of large-scale theft missions.

Jamie Foxx was a believable and fearsome crook, as was Jon Hamm. The viewer will be taken with Ansel Elgort’s performance as a talented young driver whose heart is good. The audience will be rooting for his character, Baby, and will be ready to see him in whatever film he is acting in next.

The film is rated R. So if violence and profanity offend you, “Baby Driver” is not for you. Even with an R rating however, the violence is tolerable, and I imagine this movie will draw audiences of all ages, male and female alike.

See it now.

This tension-filled film deserves to be viewed in theaters. I cannot imagine reducing such a colorful, musically enriched movie to a screen at home.

Written and directed by Edgar Wright, this movie captivated me and made me want to see it again. Even with the minor qualms I had with the acting or unrealistic scenes, this movie is unique and one of a kind. The music fits the film, and the action scenes make the viewer hold their breath as they are completely drawn into the moment. “Baby Driver” is worthy of the big screen, and I look forward to seeing more of Edgar Wright’s work.

Pass: Lots of edge-of-your-seat car chase scenes; plenty of witty dialogue and dark humor; interesting characters; fast-paced direction; really good turns by the supporting cast.

Fail: When the cars aren’t racing, slow goes the pacing of this film. Otherwise, “Baby Driver” keeps the pedal to the metal and the adrenaline pumping most of the time.

Ansel Elgort (“The Fault in Our Stars”) delivers a nice, understated, slow-burn performance as the titular character, a whiz-kid wheel man for an armed robbery ring who wants out of his criminal life in the fast lane. Kevin Spacey is at his snide best as gang leader Doc, who keeps the pressure on Baby to make just one more (doomed) heist. The best performances by far, however, are by gang members Buddy (Jon Hamm) and Bats (Jamie Foxx), who get to deliver some of the best lines in the flick.

Car chase movie fans anywhere along the continuum from “Bullitt” and “Ronin” to the “Fast and Furious” franchise will really get revved up for “Baby Driver.” It absolutely has some of the best driving action I’ve ever seen on film. It’s not a cartoonish shootem-up like some flicks of this genre; “Baby Driver” has style and pizzazz, dragging the viewer headlong into the characterizations as well as the wild rides that ensue.

This is definitely one for the big-screen treatment, as the viewer gets the most effect of the chase scenes, almost all of which were filmed here in Atlanta.

“Baby Driver” was really hyped in advance, so I was a bit skeptical that it could deliver the goods. I didn’t have to wait but about two minutes into the film before my doubts were laid to rest. British director Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz”) pulls out all the stops and keeps you glued to the screen for the duration, even when the chases are over. I also felt that audiences connected with the side story of Baby and his waitress sweetie Debora (Lily James).

After seeing this film, I was immediately ready to try out some of Baby’s slick moves on the Downtown Connector and I-85 myself, at least in my dreams.

Ron Adams, Atlanta

★★★★

Esther Mapes, Buford

★★★★

Tim Weekley, Suwanee

★★★★

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wondered: “I should have liked that better somehow”? That’s the feeling I got from “The Big Sick,” a film that could be retitled “My Big Fat Pakistani Wedding While You Were Sleeping.”

Yes, this movie calls to mind two different romantic comedies, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and the 1995 Sandra Bullock vehicle “While You Were Sleeping.” But this film is reportedly based on a true story.

The film’s protagonist is Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani, playing some version of himself), a young Pakistani Muslim struggling to become a standup comedian in Chicago in between working as an Uber driver and enduring his parents’ (mom Zenobia Shroff and dad Anupam Kher) constant attempts to arrange a marriage with a nice Pakistani girl for him to settle down with.

Kumail meets a pretty blonde grad student, Emily (Zoe Kazan), after she heckles him during one of his routines. The attraction is immediate and mutual and problematic — for her because she’s in graduate school and doesn’t need the distraction and for him because he’s hiding their relationship so as to not be disowned by his very traditional family.

That’s the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” part.

At first, one is tempted to dismiss “The Big Sick” as a standard romcom. There’s a meetcute. There’s the sex.

There’s the relationship complication. There’s the sort-of-breakup moment and the (Spoiler? I mean, it’s a rom-com) sort-of make-up moment.

But as the title implies, there’s a dramatic upheaval that shakes the story out of the genre and turns it into a rather different film, especially when Emily’s parents (Ray Romano and the incomparable Holly Hunter) come into the picture to care for their suddenly ill daughter.

That’s the “While You Were Sleeping” part.

The trouble with this not-quite-really-a-romcom is its attempts to be a standard comedy. The trend in modern comedy appears to be mostly improvisation-based: Take a comic sketch idea and see where it goes. When that works, it’s good (as in scenes featuring

Kumail’s fellow standup comics Aidy Bryant and Bo Burnham).

But sometimes it doesn’t. While the film remains planted in the real-life drama of the title event, sometimes the sketches go on a little too long and “The Big Sick” begins to feel like just another Judd Apatow comedy (he was a producer) — and one of the lesser ones at that.

The moment that broke the movie for me was a jarring tone shift to a scene where Kumail gets into a shouting match while ordering at a drivethru window. It’s a scene that belongs in an entirely different script (and not the one written by Nanjiani and his real-life wife, Emily Gordon). It’s reminiscent of a radio skit I heard in the 1980s and took me right out of the film for a terrible moment. The movie recovers, but at 124 minutes, it’s already a bit long for a comedy and enough of a slog as it is.

Where “The Big Sick” stands out — mostly — is in its subtheme of Kumail’s life as a firstgeneration PakistaniAmerican immigrant.

While it occasionally treads the line of reinforcing stereotypes (see “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) even as it remains truthful in illustrating the traditions of his heritage (see also “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “The Big Sick” more often than not navigates this territory with surety. The movie also scores points by treating the central romance pretty brutally.

It doesn’t take the sentimental or easy out in resolving it, or any of the relationships in the story.

The early buzz on “The Big Sick” is highly positive and I guess I see why. This should have been the sort of film I loved. It’s about finding love across borders and boundaries. It’s about forgiveness and being one’s own person despite societal expectations.

And as noted from the outset, it’s generally well made and enjoyable.

And yet, like the initial attempts to treat the ill character in the story, something about it keeps it from its full potential.

“The Big Sick” needed a biopsy to remove a bit of the R-rated comedy to make the whole film’s body a bit healthier.

(Lionsgate)