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Thompson to run for BOC chairman

BY CURT YEOMANS

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The next primary election for Gwinnett County commission chairman is more than a year away, but there is already one candidate jumping in the race.

Former state Sen. Curt Thompson announced his plans to run as a Democrat for the seat during the Gwinnett

County Democratic Party’s been here for monthly meeting Thursday a long time night. He’s the first person but all of us,” from either political party to Thompson formally announce a bid for the told his fellow seat, which is currently held by Democrats.

Chairwoman Charlotte Nash.

“We’ve got to “I’m running because we make sure that Curt need to be building a bridge in bridge includes Thompson Gwinnett to a brighter future all of us.”

— one that works for all of This could be the first of us in Gwinnett, not just some several announcements from of us, not just those who have candidates seeking the top

elected office in Gwinnett County government. Nash has not indicated whether she will run for re-election next year, but there have been a few names of people in both parties who are rumored to be considering running for the seat.

Thompson is just the only one who has made it official so far.

After the Democratic Party’s meeting, Thompson said he

decided to announce his candidacy early to give himself time to build up grassroots support.

He pointed out that campaigns are getting started earlier and earlier now to build up their support bases.

“Partly that is the nature of campaigning these days,” Thompson said. “Also you’re talking about the second

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ICUs earn gold, silver Beacon Awards

BY ISABEL HUGHES isabel.hughes@gwinnettdailypost.com

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On Wednesday, Collins Hill High School Principal Kerensa Wing, third from right, was recognized for her work by being named the 2019 Georgia Principal of the Year. Below right, Wing makes a speech during the event. (Special Photo)

Principals.

“I was very surprised,” Wing said. “I knew I was in the top six because I had an interview Kerensa in January, Wing but they definitely caught me off guard.

It’s a huge honor, and I’m very humbled by the recogni-

Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville’s Intensive Care Unit recently received its sixth silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), while GMC-Duluth’s ICU received a gold Beacon Award.

The award, which has three levels — gold, silver and bronze — nationally recognizes intensive care units based on their ability to optimize patients’ outcomes through their caregivers and aligns practices within AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.

“This award signifies the exceptional care and dedication provided by our highly skilled critical care nurses,” said Pam Garland, chief nursing officer of GMC. “For our community, it is reaffirmation that we (are) continuing to care for patients in a safe and qualified environment.

We are proud of this accomplishment and the role we play in serving others.”

Intensive care units are judged on staff communication, leadership structure, outcome measurements, evidence-based practices and knowledge management,

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Collins Hill’s Wing named Georgia Principal of Year

BY ISABEL HUGHES

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For the last 29 years, Collins Hill High School Principal Kerensa Wing has served Gwinnett students.

On Wednesday, she was recognized for that dedication by being named the 2019 Georgia Principal of the Year in a surprise presentation by the Georgia Association of Secondary School

Police: Mother who tried to scam son out of trust fund on the run

BY ISABEL HUGHES

exploitation of an at-risk adult in connection with a December court case, Gwinnett County A Lawrenceville woman Police Department spokesman who police said tried to scam Cpl. Wilbert Rundles said. her 20-year-old son (who is “In late January, the lead mentally disabled) out of his detective in this case spoke to $200,000 trust fund is on the a law firm acting as a conrun, and officials are asking for servator for a trust fund for help locating her.

Lee Earnest Longmire, 20, Yvonne Longmire, 58, has of Lawrenceville,” Rundles warrants for perjury, forgery, said. “It was discovered that in identity theft, theft by decepDecember 2018, Lee’s mother, tion, criminal solicitation and Yvonne Longmire, fraudulent-

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Lawrenceville resident Yvonne Longmire, who police said tried to scam her 20-year-old son Lee Earnest Longmire, who is mentally disabled, out of his $200,000 trust fund, is on the run, and officials are asking for help locating her. Yvonne Longmire’s alleged co-conspirator, Maurice Ford, has been caught in Phoenix. (Special Photo)

ly presented Maurice Ford, 23, of Atlanta, as her son Lee to a Probate Court and a physician.

They convinced the Probate Court and the physician that

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LA Fitness coming to old movie site

BY CURT YEOMANS

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Construction crews are tearing down the former site of a dollar theater and a chicken restaurant in Lawrenceville to clear the way for the next chapter in the site’s life.

Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington said the vacant strip center that was the old location of Town Center Value Cinema dollar theater and Tanner’s chicken restaurant on Gwinnett Drive is being county’s election headcleared to make room for quarters. an LA Fitness. The site is Warbington said the across the street from the

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Gwinnett police are looking for this man, who they say broke into a woman’s car while she was dropping her child at daycare.

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This rendering shows an LA Fitness that will be built at 600 Gwinnett Drive in Lawrenceville.

The site, which formerly housed a movie theater and a Tanner’s chicken restaurant, is being cleared of existing structures to make room for the gym.

(Photo: City of Lawrenceville)

shopping center had been vacant or mostly vacant for about a decade.

“We’ve had issues with debris, tractor-trailers parking, code violations (at the shopping center) — it’s just been one thing after another so … it’s been a blight on the community for a very long time,” Warbington said.

The LA Fitness could open toward the end of this year or early next year,

according to Warbington.

Plans presented to the City Council last September show the LA Fitness will have 37,000 square feet of space Tanner’s was in the headlines in 1998 when two employees were murdered during a robbery. A man was sentenced to death in 1999 for the murders, but a judge later dismissed the death penalty for the man.

Police: Suspect broke into woman’s car at day care dropoff

BY ISABEL HUGHES

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A woman who was dropping off her child at school recently returned to an unpleasant sight after finding her car window was smashed and her laptop and purse stolen.

On Jan. 25, the woman parked at the Goddard School on Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners and went inside with other parents, police said.

While the parents were away from their vehicles, the suspect — a black man with a thin build who was wearing all black clothing and black and white shoes — smashed the window of the victim’s SUV. A preschool teacher at the school said she noticed the suspect because his black Nissan was parked across “multiple parking spaces,” but thought he was a parent dropping off his child because he

Snellville approves Kroger fuel pumps

Panel Discussion March 5, 2019 Old Gwinnett County Courthouse

The Snellville City Council approved a condition use permit request from Kroger on Monday Lawrenceville Square Snellville residents will to install 14 pump stasoon be able to get gas and tions at its store in the 7:00pm-9:00pm groceries in one place on Presidential Commons Scenic Highway.

Shopping Center at 1630 Scenic Highway. In a video recap of this week’s PUBLIC NOTICE council meeting, Mayor Barbara Bender said the GWINNETT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM fuel pumps will be located DRAFT 2018 CAPER PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 1, 2019 - PUBLISH IN: GWINNETT DAILY POST behind Chipotle.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: MARCH 1, 2019 – MARCH 18, 2019 “Now you’ll be able to use your Kroger fuel points right here locally in Gwinnett County publishes the Draft 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation the city of Snellville when Report (CAPER) for public comment for the period January 1 – December 31, 2018. you do your shopping,” The CAPER 2018 will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by March 29, 2019.

Bender said in the video.

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was leaning into the rear passenger side of the car “as if he was a removing his child from the car,” an incident report said.

The Nissan had a Florida license plate, police said.

Shortly after the victim found her window smashed, the suspect used her credit cards at the Lilburn Kroger, where he charged more than $1,000.

Police are asking for help identifying and locating the man. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 770513-5300.

To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimeatl.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

The case number is 19007703.

The Draft 2018 CAPER documents Gwinnett County’s annual performance for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). HUD requires that the document include specific narratives, tables, and financial/services reports produced by the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Also included are HUD-required performance assessments for the Continuum of Care for homeless activities, Fair Housing, Section 3, for the Gwinnett County Consolidated Plan, and public comments received during 2018.

Copies of the Draft 2018 CAPER are available, as follows: Gwinnett County Community Development Program 678-518-6008

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world Israel’s Netanyahu to be indicted on corruption charges Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust arising from three separate corruption investigations, pending a hearing, according to a source with direct knowledge of the decision

by Israel’s attorney general, in a major blow to Netanyahu as he seeks a fifth term in office.

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s intention to indict the prime minister so close to April’s general election marks a dramatic moment in Israeli politics.

Netanyahu’s opponents will likely look to exploit a heightened sense of damage to the prime minister reputation, while his coalition partners must now decide whether to support a leader who looks set to be indicted, or withdraw their support and risk alienating their shared right-wing voter base.

Netanyahu is entitled to a hearing on the impending indictment before charges are formally laid, but that is not expected to take place until long after the election.

Under Israeli law, Netanyahu is not required to step down if he is indicted.

He is only required to step down if he is convicted and that conviction is upheld through the appeals process, which could take years.

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Trump leaves Hanoi with no deal

By Kevin Liptak and Jeremy Diamond CNN

people Oscar-winning composer Andre Previn dead at 89

Famed composer Andre Previn, who won four Academy Awards for his work on films like “Porgy & Bess” and “My Fair Lady,” has died. He was 89.

His management company, IMG Artists, confirmed the news.

Previn’s manager, Linda Petrikova told CNN that he died Thursday morning in his Manhattan home after a short illness.

During his seven decade career, Previn earned four Oscars, 10 Grammy President Donald Trump, right, met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, left, on Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Thursday in Vietnam but left early due to no deal being reached. (Photo: CNN) Award.

He was also named honorary Knight Commander disappointment, even that Trump has cultivated “He has a certain vision of the Order of the British though he’d hoped com— and loudly trumpeted and it’s not exactly our Empire by Queen Elizabeth ing into the talks to be able — with the young despotic vision, but it’s a lot closer II. to point to a new, concrete leader remains intact, the than it was a year ago and pathway toward denuclear- pPresident insisted.

I think eventually we’ll get ization. A major agreement And the summit ended there,” Trump said.

Luke Perry struck in Hanoi may also amicably, without either And he described Kim hospitalized have pushed aside embarman storming away. as singularly focused on Actor Luke Perry has rassing headlines about “It was a very friendly ending the sanctions that been hospitalized.

Trump’s former lawyer Mi- walk,” Trump said. have crippled his economy A representative for the chael Cohen testifying the Still, the absence of a and helped bring him to the president is a racist conman. joint agreement reflects an negotiating table in the first actor told CNN on Thursday that “Mr. Perry is curThe president, who said anticlimax for a summit place. rently under observation at scheduling Cohen’s testimo- event Trump had hoped Trump said Kim had the hospital.” ny during his summit was a would prove naysayers of offered to begin dismanThe spokesperson would “terrible thing,” instead sug- his diplomacy wrong. tling the Yongbyon nuclear not elaborate about what gested the inconclusive talks He conceded that U.S. facility, a step that would led to his hospitalization. with Kim were another step and North Korean offihave amounted to a major Perry rose to fame in in a lengthy process toward cials remain at odds about concession. But it wasn’t convincing the young leader the precise definition of enough, Trump said, allud- the ’90s for his role on Fox’s hit series “Beverly to abandon his nuclear denuclearization, which is ing to additional sites that Hills, 90210,” from 1990 program. the ostensible goal of his comprise what is a deeply to 2000. He currently stars The personal chemistry efforts. secretive nuclear program. as Fred Andrews on CW’s “Riverdale.”

U.S. Navy at Walter Reed The news of Perry’s National Military Medical hospitalization comes a People try to end Center outside Washington. day after Fox announced it India-Pakistan Patriots owner During a ceremony is doing a “90210” reboot streamed live on Facebook that will star all the origicrisis with tweets Kraft pleads not on Wednesday, the yellow nal stars of the show with guilty to soliciting As tensions between Labrador was appointed to the exception of Shannen prostitution nuclear-armed India and the rank of hospital corpsDoherty and Perry.

Robert Kraft, owner of the Pakistan simmer, some man second class.

New England Patriots, has people — mostly youths “Your appointment as a Lady Gaga: No entered a plea of not guilty — are trying to build petty officer in the United to two counts of soliciting bridges and dialogue beStates Navy makes you heir romance with tween the two neighboring prostitution in Florida, court New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft entered a plea to a long and proud tradiBradley Cooper countries. records show. of not guilty to two counts of soliciting prostitution in tion of naval leadership,” The #SayNoToWar camLady Gaga had a big Attorneys for Kraft, 77, said a Navy spokesman at Florida on Monday. (Photo: CNN) paign on Twitter comes eye roll for everyone who electronically filed the plea the Bethesda, Maryland, shortly before Pakistan an- Monday in Palm Beach believes she and Bradley lives and destroyed 14,000 The legislation addresses ceremony. The dog then nounced that the captured Cooper are in love.

County Court. It seeks a homes, the company said a loophole in current law that was outfitted with a new Indian pilot, who was shot nonjury trial.

The singer and brandit recorded a $10.5 billion enables some firearms to be “military uniform” — a vest down over Kashmir, would new Oscar winner appeared Authorities have ancharge ahead of anticipated representing the medical transferred by licensed gun be released Friday in an on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” nounced his alleged involve- claims. center’s dog team. dealers before the required attempt to defuse the grav- ment in a monthslong invesin an episode that aired PG&E’s total losses for background checks have est crisis in the disputed tigation into sex trafficking. 2018 amounted to $6.9 bilbeen completed, a loophole Great Smoky Mtn. Wednesday night and border region in years. was asked about her and It focused on central Florida lion, the earnings report said. that allowed Dylann Roof National Park to It is unclear who Cooper’s emotional perday spas and massage parThe utility previously said to buy a gun in 2015 and launched the hashtag on formance of “Shallow” at lors suspected of being used it anticipated being found re- kill nine people at Mother get first female Twitter, but Kashmiri jour- for prostitution.

Sunday’s Academy Awards. sponsible for damages from Emanuel Church — one of chief ranger nalist Sagrika Kissu was She gave a dramatic eye The billionaire was the Camp Fire and other the most well-known hisFor the first time, the one of the first to promote among 25 people charged, roll when Kimmel asked California wildfires. The torically black churches in her about online speculation it on Tuesday, a check by prosecutors said. He allegexpectation of huge losses Charleston, South Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains that she and her “A Star Is CNN shows. edly solicited prostitution at led to the company filing for An agent working for the National Park will have a “Let’s trend the hashtag a spa hours before the Patri- bankruptcy last month.

Born” costar had a thing. woman as chief ranger.

FBI’s background check #SayNoToWar. We don’t “First of all … social The park, which straddles ots played the Kansas City system who was performing want more lives to be media, quite frankly, is the the border between North Chiefs in the AFC Champi- House passes the review on Roof failed snuffed out. We want toilet of the internet and Carolina and Tennessee, is onship Game on Jan. 20. to contact Columbia, South gun control bill to Carolina, police, who arwhat it’s done to pop culture peace. War has never the most visited national is abysmal,” Gaga said. solved any problem. It park in the United States. close ‘Charleston rested Roof, in part because PG&E: ‘Probable’ “People saw love and, guess never will. Thanks,” she Tennessee native Lisa of a clerical error in records loophole’ we will be found what, that’s what we wanted wrote on Tuesday.

Hendy has been selected listing the wrong agency.

After being picked up by responsible for to you to see. This is a love For the second day in a Because Roof’s background to become the park’s chief celebrities from both coun- the Camp Fire song.” row, the House of Reprecheck took longer than three ranger in April. Hendy is tries, politicians, rights For the record, Cooper sentatives passed legislation days to complete, the gun now the chief ranger at Pacific Gas & Electric group and common users, has been in a relationrelated to gun control, the Big Bend National Park in shop owner was allowed to the hashtag began trending acknowledged Thursday ship for years with model latest proposal dubbed the sell the gun to Roof. The law Texas. She has experience worldwide and was among that it will likely be found so-called “Charleston loopworking at some of the most Irina Shayk, with whom he permits gun sellers to sell the top trends in India and responsible for the deadliest hole” bill, aimed at closing a guns if a background check well-known national parks, shares a young daughter.

Pakistan before becoming wildfire in California history. gap in the background check takes longer than three days including Yellowstone and Gaga said she and PG&E, California’s larg- system that allowed a man to to complete. a Twitter moment.

Cooper worked all week the Grand Canyon.

The Dataminr social est public utility, said in its purchase a gun and kill nine “I am looking forward to on their performance and discovery platforms shows latest earnings report that she relinquished control of members of a church nearly George H.W. returning to my home state that more than 128,500 while the cause of the Camp four years ago. in the park that provided my directing it to him.

Bush’s former Cooper directed their film tweets were published Fire remains under investigaThe bill, HR 1112, was first real outdoor advenusing the hashtag in the tion, “the company believes sponsored by Rep. Jim service dog Sully tures,” Hendy said. “It will and had a vision, she said, past two days, with peaks it is probable that its equipClyburn, a South Carolina be a pleasure to be involved for how their Oscar perforhas a new job mance should play out. of 2,000 tweets every 10 ment will be determined to Democrat and — as asin the efforts to protect a Sully H.W. Bush, the for- place that was so instrumen“I’m an artist and I guess minutes on Wednesday be an ignition point of the sistant House Democratic we did a good job,” she told at noon, CNN analysis 2018 Camp Fire.” leader — the highest-ranking mer service dog to late Presi- tal in defining my passions Kimmel. “Fooled ya!” dent George H.W. Bush, has and ultimately my career.” shows.

As a result of the blaze, African-American member — From wire reports which claimed at least 86 — From wire reports started a new job with the of Congress.

— From wire reports President Donald Trump’s Hanoi summit with Kim Jong Un, meant to demonstrate his diplomatic gamble with North Korea is working, instead ended with no joint agreement after Kim insisted all U.S. sanctions be lifted on his country.

That was a bridge too far for the U.S. president, who said Kim offered to take some steps toward dismantling his nuclear arsenal but not enough to warrant ending the debilitating sanctions regime on the country.

“Sometimes you have to walk,” Trump said during a news conference following the conclusion of the summit, which broke up earlier than planned. “This was just one of those times.”

But it was evident from early in the summit that Trump was seeking to tamp down expectations, repeating he’s in no rush to strike a deal even as North Korea continues to advance its nuclear weapons program.

“I’ve been saying very much from the beginning that speed is not that important to me,” Trump said earlier Thursday at the summit’s outset. “Speed is not important to me. What is important is that we do the right deal.”

Trump cast the lack of deal as only a short-term

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FarFarOut now most distant object found in solar system

By Ashley Strickland CNN

Move over, FarOut, and make way for FarFarOut. FarOut was dubbed the most distant known object in our solar system in December. It was the first object found more than 100 times farther than Earth is from the sun.

The distance between the Earth and the sun is an astronomical unit or AU, the equivalent of about 93 million miles. FarOut is 120 AU from the sun. Eris, the next

Must read most distant object known, is 96 AU from the sun. By comparison, Pluto is 34 AU away.

FarFarOut is 140 AU from the sun. It was discovered Feb. 20 by Scott Sheppard, staff scientist in the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism at the Carnegie Institution for Science.

On that day, he was going to give a lecture called “Beyond Pluto: The Hunt for a Massive

Planet X,” but it was delayed until the next day because of inclement weather. He had nothing to do, so he went looking through his team’s data. And that’s where he found FarFarOut. “This is hot off the presses,” Sheppard said during his lecture on Thursday. “It’s very faint, on the edge of our ability to detect it.

It was just discovered in our data from last month.”

Based on its distance and brightness, it is probably about 400 kilometers in size and probably a

dwarf planet-size object, Sheppard said. More observations will be needed to determine the orbit.

Researchers don’t know anything else about the object, but Sheppard and his team are hoping to observe it again with the Magellan telescope this week.

“We need to reobserve the object again to confirm it is far far out there,” Sheppard wrote in an email.

“Right now we only have observed Farfarout for a 24 hour time base.

These discovery observations show Farfarout is around 140 AU, but it

could be somewhere between 130 and 150 AU as well.”

Sheppard and his team are still in the process of observing FarOut as well and don’t know its orbit, either. It could take a year or two of observations to figure out, he said.

They believe that FarOut is a dwarf planet more than 310 miles in diameter, with a pinkish hue, a color has been associated with objects that are rich in ice. Its slow orbit probably takes more than 1,000 years to make one trip around the sun, the researchers said.

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A cure for herpes?

Dear Dr. roaCH: If a person has been exposed (verified by blood test) to herpes 1 and 2, can that person be a blood donor?

Could a person catch herpes by sitting on a toilet seat that has been used by an infected person? Are scientists working on a cure for herpes?

— Anon. aNsWer: There remains a stigma against people with genital herpes, which is almost always caused by herpes simplex virus type 2. However, most people with genital herpes will not have major disruptions to their lives provided they take some precautions.

First off, a person with herpes simplex virus type 1 (about half of the population between ages 18-49, higher in older people) or HSV-2 (about 12 percent of the same population) certainly can donate blood.

Second, being exposed doesn’t guarantee infection.

Third, blood testing is not perfect. Fourth, getting any kind of sexually transmitted infection from a toilet seat is very unlikely. Herpes viruses have a very difficult time getting through intact skin, which is why most exposures come through mucus membranes, especially of the genitals and mouth.

There is a type of herpes (usually HSV-1, occasionally HSV-2) in wrestlers, called herpes gladiatorum or “mat herpes,” and it can be transmitted from person to person through skin-toskin contact, especially if the skin is raw or chafed.

Once a person has herpes of either variety, there is no cure. The virus stays in the nerve cells. There is extensive work being done both on preventing transmission and curing existing infections, but herpes viruses are very good at escaping the immune system. This makes herpes difficult to treat.

Dear Dr. roaCH: I have recently started transitioning to a plant-based diet for preventative health reasons. While discussing the benefits of nuts and seeds with a dietitian, they had a disclaimer that flax seed can interfere with medications and to eat them two hours before or one hour after taking medications. I would not sit down and eat a handful of flax seeds, but now I am afraid to use them in the meals I prepare at all. Can you help me make a good decision in using them?

— J.E. aNsWer: For people eating reasonable amounts (like a handful or two) of flax seeds as part of a meal, it is unlikely that they would interfere with medications enough to cause any significant problem, for most medications.

There are two situations that might merit concern: In powerful anti-clotting agents, such as clopidogrel, flax seeds might prompt increased activity. Secondly, flax seeds may lower blood sugar a small amount. In combination with insulin or oral diabetes drugs, the blood sugar could possibly dip lower than expected.

I doubt either of these interactions is likely to cause harm, but it is reasonable to discuss with your doctor if you are on one of the classes of medications mentioned.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1781, the Continental Congress officially adopted the Articles of Confederation.

In 1803, Ohio was admitted as the 17th U.S. state.

In 1867, Nebraska was admitted as the 37th U.S. state.

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued an executive order establishing the Peace Corps.

In 2003, Pakistani counterterrorism forces captured al-Qaida operative Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a principal planner of the 9/11 terror attacks.

In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment for crimes committed before the age of 18 was unconstitutional.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Frederic Chopin (1810-1849), composer; Glenn Miller (1904-1944), bandleader; David Niven (1910-1983), actor; Harry Caray

(1914-1998), sportscaster; Ralph Ellison (1914-1994), author; Yitzhak Rabin (1922-1995), Israeli prime minister; Harry Belafonte (1927- ), singer-songwriter/actor; Roger Daltrey (1944- ), singer-songwriter; Ron Howard (1954- ), actor/director; Zack Snyder (1966- ), filmmaker; Javier Bardem (1969- ), actor; Jensen Ackles (1978- ), actor; Kesha (1987- ), singer; Justin Bieber (1994- ), singer.

TODAY’S FACT: The International Criminal Court held its inaugural session in The Hague on this day in 2003.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1969, New York Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle announced his retirement.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “The understanding of art depends finally upon one’s willingness to extend one’s humanity and one’s knowledge of human life.” — Ralph Ellison

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Fiance moves in, and then stops moving Dear reaDers: I’ve briefly stepped away from my column to work on a new writing project.

This week, I’m rerunning topical Q&A from 10 years ago. I’m calling today’s topic: “Pre-wedding jitters.” I’ll be back next week with fresh columns.

Dear aMY: My fiance and I got engaged last year. At the time, he was living in his own apartment and paying rent.

My family very generously invited him to come live with us rent-free until we were married, thinking that it would be easier for him to save for the wedding. He quickly accepted the offer, but instead of putting the extra money toward the wedding we’re planning, he decided to buy a new car.

My fiance is often home washing his new car, taking a nap or playing video games while my parents are doing the work around the house. He never offers to help, and if I ask him to do a simple task such as walk their dog for them, he rolls his eyes and tries very hard to get out of it. I want him to choose to make the effort. Am I wrong to expect him to help out in exchange for a year of free living?

— Fed-Up Fiancee Dear FeD-Up: You aren’t wrong to expect a fiance to help out around the house, but it seems to me you are wrong to expect YOUR fiance to

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson help. Why? Because — at least in your telling — he sounds like a child.

Children need to be asked, reminded and sometimes scolded into doing what they’re supposed to do — and roll their eyes in retaliation.

Keep in mind that you are not his mommy. Are you sure you want to marry this guy?

Realize that the behavior you are only barely tolerating now will intensify with time. If your fiance becomes your husband, you will be married to someone who is rested and entertained, and who takes care of his toys while he neglects everything else (including you). You will do everything he doesn’t want to do, and it sounds as if he doesn’t want to do much. (August 2009) Dear aMY: My daughter is getting married next spring. We recently had an appointment to pick out dresses. I tried on and purchased a lovely dress in navy blue.

I showed my daughter and her future mother-in-

law the dress, and they both approved.

By the time we left the store, the future motherin-law purchased the same dress — in black!

Now I think I need to get a different dress!

I know I shouldn’t have to, but wouldn’t this look strange to all our guests, or would no one care but me?

— Frustrated Dear FrUstrateD: I agree that there is no reason for the mothers of the marrying couple to wear matching uniforms.

This pickle also sounds like the plot for a dispiriting episode of “Say Yes to the Dress.”

In your case, you can and should say no to the dress.

I don’t think your other guests would necessarily care about your matching dresses, but you do.

So return your dress, and get yourself a different one.

Your future in-law either could be flattering your style through imitation or she could be a dress poacher. Don’t discuss this with her. (September 2009) Dear aMY: My sister-in-law is getting married next month on the East Coast. We can no longer afford to make the trip without putting ourselves in financial jeopardy.

The bride has let us know that she expects us to contribute heavily to their honeymoon registry

because we will not be at the wedding.

I was raised with the idea that you had a year to give a bride and groom a wedding gift. But this honeymoon is the only thing they are registered for.

I feel stuck and held hostage. How can I gracefully avoid my ill feelings?

— West Coaster Dear Coaster: Many honeymoon registries have relatively low-cost elements. However, you are not obligated to give this couple a gift, certainly if you are not attending the wedding (although as immediate family members, you no doubt want to help this couple celebrate).

Your sister-in-law’s demand is rude. Your husband could handle this best by speaking with her.

If she sees her dream wedding and honeymoon start to wither away because of the economy, she should scale back her own plans.

(January 2009) Dear reaDers: You can follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @ AskingAmy; on Facebook at Facebook.com/ADickinsondaily.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@amydickinson. com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

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You’ll need to compromise to meet your goals. Taking the high road and helping others with no expectations will result in mutual respect and lots of help this year. Trust in your abilities, determination and discipline.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Group efforts will pay off. Take a position of leadership and turn your dream into a reality. Opportunity will knock, but it’s up to you to open the door.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Letting go of the past will free you to do as you please.

Don’t worry about what you can’t do when you can thrive using what’s available to you.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — If you put some muscle behind your ideas, you will flourish. Take the helm and present what you have to offer. You must take the lead if you want to win.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You may not get what you want if you are too trusting. Consider every angle before you align yourself with someone who may be a good talker with little substance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Rise to the occasion. Don’t fret when you should be using your imagination to come up with innovative solutions. An important partnership will grow stronger.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A chance to make a change needs to be looked at carefully. If you miss an important element of a deal, you could end up scrambling. Broaden your vision and look for loopholes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Ramp up the energy and put your heart into whatever task you need to complete. Your performance will be your ticket to gaining respect and the chance to take on bigger challenges.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Keep your emotions out of the equation when faced with opposition. To find a way to convince others to let you do as you please, diplomacy will be required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A passionate approach to whatever you do will bring high returns.

Whether it’s a personal or a professional matter, energy and enthusiasm will bring the results you are looking for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Be secretive about the changes you want to make. If someone is privy to your plans, he or she will meddle and cause you setbacks and grief.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Say little and do a lot. Clear up loose ends and make changes at home that will add to your comfort.

Take better care of your health and emotional well-being.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Impulsive actions will have dire consequences. Slow down, take your time and calculate your best move before you plunge into something new. Ask an expert and avoid making a mistake.

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Cohen casts president in devilish light

WASHINGTON — In Michael Cohen’s historic testimony Wednesday, there was a moment when the long-lost spines of President Trump’s political enablers, probably heaped in a clattering pile somewhere, must have felt a chill. It was when Cohen looked at his Republican inquisitors and foretold their future.

“I did the same thing you are doing now for 10 years,” Cohen said, sounding like an Old Testament prophet. “I protected Mr. Trump for 10 years. … And I can only warn (that) people that follow Mr. Trump as I did, blindly, are going to suffer the same consequences that I’m suffering. … Look at what’s happened to me. I had a wonderful life. I have a beautiful wife. I have two amazing children. I achieved financial success by the Eugene age of 39. I didn’t go Robinson to work for Mr. Trump because I had to. I went to work for him because I wanted to. And I have lost it all.”

Cohen’s warning was ignored by those present. But his revelations advanced the inevitable day of reckoning — for Trump, his family and his party.

Early in his opening statement before the House Oversight Committee, Cohen gave a description of Trump that will go down in the annals of congressional testimony: “He is a racist, he is a con man and he is a cheat.” Incredibly, none of the Republicans on the panel even tried to refute the claim that the president of the United States is, in his essence, an unscrupulous grifter.

One of them, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., did make a clueless and embarrassing attempt to defend Trump against the charge of racism. He brought out Lynne Patton — an African-American friend of the Trump family who, with utterly no relevant qualifications or experience, was given a high-ranking job in the Department of Housing and Urban Development — as evidence that Trump is not a racist.

Patton stood silently in the background, like an artifact on exhibit. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, DMich., was absolutely right to slam Meadows for using a black woman as “a prop.”

For the record, it’s entirely possible to have a black friend and still be a racist. If you can’t or won’t understand that fact, you may be a racist yourself. But I digress.

Another Republican made a weak attempt to challenge Cohen on one of his more sensational claims — that Trump never expected to win the presidency and instead saw his campaign as the “greatest infomercial in political history.” But there was no real effort to dispute Cohen’s many specific charges against Trump or even to question his shocking portrait of the man he once idolized.

Instead, the GOP strategy was to follow the old courtroom adage: If the facts are against you, pound the law. If the law is against you, pound the facts. And if both are against you, pound the table.

Oh, the table-pounding! Republicans found it outrageous that Cohen, whose admitted crimes include having once lied to Congress, was being allowed to sit there and testify, rather than, I don’t know, being dragged down to the basement and horsewhipped. How could anyone ever believe anything he had to say?

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, was so overwrought that I feared he might pull a muscle when he briefly thought he’d caught Cohen in a lie on a boilerplate witness form. It turned out that Jordan was wrong — Cohen filled in the form correctly — and all the congressman injured was his pride.

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the committee’s chairman, did a masterful job of presiding over the circus. He saved his best for last, ending the hearing with a closing statement that appealed to the better angels of our nature, wherever they might be hiding. “We’re better than this,” he thundered. And I so hope he’s right.

But I fear there will be darkness before the dawn.

Thanks largely to clever, substantive questioning by junior Democrats — New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being perhaps the cleverest — there are new leads to follow.

Cohen spoke of a whispered exchange between Trump and his son Donald Jr. that suggests, but does not prove, that Trump colluded with the Russians. Cohen said the Trump Organization committed insurance fraud and was involved in other unspecified criminal activity.

He gave the House Democratic majority ample reason to subpoena Trump’s income taxes.

But the Trump he described was even more ruthless, selfish, amoral, dishonest and insecure — more unfit to be president — than we could have imagined. Getting him out of office is an urgent task for our democracy. We must be up to it.

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

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Markham legacy at Mill Creek, beyond Jim Markham was a great American. That may sound a little over the top if you didn’t know him, but it certainly fits the bill if you did.

From his military service in Vietnam to his educational career in Georgia, Dr. Markham made an impact on the lives of many people. The trouble with writing about someone like Markham, who passed away last Saturday after a long battle with cancer, is it’s easy to fall into the trap of describing his life through cliches.

Patriot. Last of his kind.

A great American. They are all apt descriptions, but they don’t do the man justice.

It’s both easy and difficult to describe Markham, who served as principal at Berkmar High before becoming the founding principal at Mill Creek. He was steady and solid and true to his word — traits that endeared him first to students in Lilburn and later to those who attended Mill Creek.

Generally when I write a tribute of this kind, I have a story to pin it on. But in Jim’s case, I can’t remember one thing that stood out, just his overwhelming body of work. His service in Vietnam gave him a gravitas that stood out, and while he could be intimidating (especially before you got

While I have my own feelings about Jim, it wasn’t lost on me the ways other respected him.

Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent and CEO J. Alvin Wilbanks has always spoken glowingly of Markham, holding Todd Cline him in the highest esteem.

Editor Longtime Gwinnett educato know him), I always tor Gary Long talked about found him to be extremely Markam in platitudes I fair. rarely heard him use. And I think his students saw recently retired Mill Creek that side, as well. And that football coach Shannon trait leads to trust, and Jarvis, a man I respect at some point that trust greatly, talks about Jim in a can lead to endearment. way I could only describe That’s especially true when as reverential. the kids know you care.

That reverent tone comes There were many ways he when a man makes an showed them, including his impact, as Jim surely did tradition of giving flowers not only on the many stuto all the girls at his school dents he came into contact on Valentine’s Day so they with — but the numerous knew that someone cared teachers, administrators and about them. coaches he worked with, I knew Jim for more as well. than 25 years, and the thing Saturday at the Memothat stands out most is he rial Park Funeral Home treated me with the same Braselton, a visitation will respect when I was a rookie be held for Markham from reporter as he did when I 1 to 3 p.m. Something tells was editor of this paper. I me that won’t be enough don’t know if it owed to time for everyone to his military background or express just how much the it was just his upbringing, man meant. but he had the ability to Todd Cline is Vice Presirespectively disagree with dent of Content for Southyou — a trait that seems to ern Community Newspabe waning these days. You pers, Inc. and Editor of the could disagree, make your Gwinnett Daily Post. Email points and go on to the next him at todd.cline@gwinthing that might arise. nettdailypost.com.

Markham ‘an example of true patriotism and public service’ We lost a good man this past weekend.

Dr. Jim Markham, the founding principal of Mill Creek High School, died Saturday.

He was beloved and admired by many, as is evidenced by the outpouring of support in the community and on social media. He served his community his entire adult life, from tours of duty in Vietnam to decades spent educating students as a coach, teacher, and principal. In a day and age where basic American values are questioned and public leaders are too often exposed, Dr. Markham’s life stands as an example of true patriotism and public service.

Dr. Jim Markham should be well remembered for his grit, his kindness and the remarkable legacy he left behind him.

While only part of that legacy, Mill Creek High School will forever represent the spirit of Dr. Markham.

As principal he passionately led students and teachers to build a first-class high school. Today it consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top schools academically and boasts some of Georgia’s best arts and athletics programs. More importantly, thousands of men and women have graduated and gone on to become great engineers, teachers, secretaries, lawyers, coaches, architects, hairstylists, military members, businessmen, pilots, policemen, mothers, fathers … the list could go on.

I am forever grateful of the culture he established at Mill Creek and the impact it has had on my life and those of my classmates. Thank you, Dr. Markham!

— Ben Evans, 2008 Mill Creek High Student Body President

Pope’s abuse speech disgraceful, full of excuses WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ closing address to the Vatican Summit on Child Protection was a disgraceful display of excuses and evasions.

He began with extended meditation on how a “great number of” abuse cases are “committed within families.”

He urged the assembled bishops to focus on “other forms of abuse” experienced by “child soldiers,” “starving children,” “child victims of war” and “refugee children.” He laid out an agenda that, bizarrely, focused on matters that have nothing to do with clerical abuse (such as combating “sexual tourism”).

And, most shamefully of all, he lashed out at those demanding that bishops who covered up abuse and silenced victims be held to account, declaring that the church must “rise above” those who “exploit, for various interests, the very tragedy experienced by the little ones.”

Sorry, Holy Father, that’s not good enough.

While Francis did declare that “no abuse should ever be covered up (as was often the case in the past),” he still refuses to tell us which bishops and cardinals did the covering up. It’s true that, just days before the summit, he removed disgraced former archbishop Theodore McCarrick from the priesthood. But Francis still refuses to explain: What took so long?

Who knew about McCarrick’s alleged serial predations and did nothing? When did Francis

and even become a trusted adviser to Francis on international diplomacy and the selection of cardinals, when his predatory behavior was well known?

Simple. A network of corrupt bishops and cardinals, many of whom owed their positions to McCarrick, protected him. It Marc is not enough for Pope Francis Thiessen to remove McCarrick from the priesthood. The patronage know? And why did he not pun- network that enabled him must ish McCarrick until his crimes be rooted out as well.

— which were repeatedly There are documents in the reported to the Vatican — were Vatican archives that would depublicly exposed by the media? finitively show who knew what, Indeed, Francis’ decision to and when they knew it. But focus the summit exclusively Francis has refused to release on “the protection of minors” them, much less hold McCarwas a cynical ploy to avoid ad- rick’s many enablers to account. dressing questions of accountQuite the opposite, the pope ability, or the rampant sexual has squelched efforts to expose abuse of vulnerable adults by and punish those responsible for their religious superiors. The covering up abuses by McCaraccusations against McCarrick rick and others. The Wall Street were not limited to his horrific Journal reported that in 2015, abuse of children. He allegedly Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley forced countless young priests — whom Francis put in charge and seminarians, whose careers of handling the abuse crisis — he could make or break, to recommended the creation of a have sex with him. Last week, special tribunal to try bishops The Post reported on the Rev. who ignore or cover up abuse.

Lauro Sedlmayer, who said he The pope rejected his proposal. was sexually abused as a young Last year, O’Malley met with priest by McCarrick during the Francis in Rome, where, the 1990s. The priest said he told Journal reports, the pope “made three bishops and that nothing it clear he would not authorize was done. “To not be believed a full-fledged investigation into and to be ignored and demonthe McCarrick affair.” He then ized by the people to whom I “stunned” the cardinal by recreported the abuse victimized ommending that the U.S. bishme a second time,” he said. ops cancel a meeting at which How was McCarrick able to they were to vote on penalties advance through the hierarchy, for bishops who neglect or cov-

er up abuse — suggesting they hold a spiritual retreat instead.

When they held the meeting anyway last November, Francis forbade them from voting on the measures. And O’Malley — ostensibly the pope’s point man on sex abuse for the past five years — was omitted from the speaker’s list at the pope’s sex abuse summit.

Until Francis addresses the corruption of the episcopacy, he has zero credibility to lead a fight against sex tourism. No one wants to hear lectures on morality from bishops who refuse to rid their ranks of those who enable sex predators. They seem to be more concerned with preserving their worldly privilege and power than restoring the church’s moral integrity.

How many souls have been lost, how many have left the sacraments, because of their scandalous inaction? We will never know in this world. But they will certainly learn the answer in the next.

Francis called the summit an “opportunity for purification.”

It was a missed opportunity.

Purification requires two things: confession and penance. Until the bishops repent of their sins, and accept the temporal consequences of their actions, there will be no forgiveness from the laity.

Marc Thiessen is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush.

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the later half of last year.

He said he looked at largest county in the running for the seat in state. There are over 2016 but decided it was 900,000 people who live not the right time. He here and over 500,000 changed his mind after registered voters. …

Hillary Clinton won the If you’re running a county in the 2016 presigrassroots campaign, you dential race and Demohave to start early.” crats then made major The former legislator gains by winning several served in the state Senate posts in 2018. for years until he was Thompson highlighted defeated by new state some of the proposals Sen. Sheikh Rahman, he’d like to pursue if D-Lawrenceville, during he’s elected as chairman, the 2018 Democratic pri- including a countywide mary. After that loss, his Wi-Fi network and putname began circulating as ting a stipulation in place a possible candidate for that no tax dollars could commission chairman in be used to pay for the

•From Page 1A tion.”

The selection is the culmination of a process that starts, every year, with a statewide search for principals who excel in educational leadership, resolving complex problems, developing self and others and community service.

Speaking to her staff and peers who filled Collins Hill’s school theater during Wednesday’s announcement, Wing said she appreciated the award, and thanked her parents and husband for their support.

She also thanked Gwinnett County Public Schools and her cluster principals for the work they do together for students, and credited Collins Hill’s staff with her success.

“This award is representative of the work you have done,” Wing said Wednesday. “In the application, I had to talk about all of the data … but it is your work. I appreciate each and every one of you and the time and effort you put into our students.”

Wing will now represent Georgia for the National Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year title, and later this year

Sheriff’s Office’s participation in the federal 287(g) program.

The controversial 287(g) program allows Sheriff Butch Conway’s office hold undocumented residents who are arrested in the county’s jail for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“He’ll have to get the money from someplace else,” Thompson said of Conway.

Thompson also called for training of police officers on how to deal with minorities while also advocating for raising pay for police to prevent

them from leaving for other law enforcement departments.

“I want to make sure that our police are trained for a modern police force with cultural sensitivity and de-escalation training,” he said. “We’ll be training, equipping and hiring so that our police force represents all of us and looks like all of us, and make sure they are well-paid because we’re not in an era where people stay in the same community.

“They’ll follow the job to Seattle, or they’ll follow the job to

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Kerensa Wing, principal at Collins Hill High School, claps while listening to speakers at the Gwinnett County Public Schools Broad Award celebration at the newly renamed J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center in Suwanee. On Wednesday, she was named the 2019 Georgia Principal of the Year. (File Photo: David Welker)

travel to Washington, D.C., to meet the other state principals of the year at a gala event.

This is the third time in five years a GCPS principal has won the state award; Meadowcreek High School Principal Tommy Welch was named the 2017 Georgia Principal of the Year, while Central Gwinnett High School Principal Maryanne Grimes was given the title in 2015.

Wing said it was “an

honor to be able to carry on that recent tradition.”

Wing first joined GCPS in 1990 to teach social studies at Shiloh High School and Collins Hill.

In 2002, she became an assistant principal at Collins Hill, a position she held until she was named Lanier High School’s first principal in 2010.

In February 2014, she returned to Collins Hill as its principal.

Wing earned her bachelor’s degree in his-

tory and education from Oglethorpe University and went on to earn a master’s degree in social studies from Georgia State University and a specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University.

She is a graduate of GCPS’ 2008 Quality-Plus Leader Academy Aspiring Principal Program. In 2002, she was a finalist for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year title.

obituaries Commerce, GA

Nancy Louise (Parker) Maynard Nancy Louise Parker Maynard, age 92, of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She is survived by children, Janice and John Ewing, Lawrenceville, GA, Virginia Davis, Commerce, GA, Nathan Crane, Commerce, GA, Joel and Debe Maynard, Suwanee, GA, and Ken and Annette Maynard, Commerce, GA; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Willie Vanderford, Commerce, GA; sister-in-law, Ondean Parker, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Maynard was born on March 21, 1926 in Alpharetta, GA to the late Robert and Ila Parker. She was the widow of Carris Maynard.

Nancy was a homemaker and a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA. She attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Danielsville, GA. Mrs. Maynard was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Parker, Alton Parker, Paul Parker; sister, Shirley Carey; son, Cranston Maynard; daughter-inlaw, Becky Crane; and grandson, Dusty Davis.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA with Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Interment will follow at Shoal Creek Baptist

Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 28 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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Brenda J. Pruitt (Duncan ) Brenda J. Duncan Pruitt, age 75, of Comer, GA, formerly of Buford, GA passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Dean and Dorothy Duncan, and sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Johnny Cochran. Mrs. Pruitt is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Johnny Pruitt, Comer, GA; sons and daughtersin-law, Johnny Darrel and Missy Pruitt, Winder, GA, and Clifford Jason and Paige Pruitt, Jefferson, GA; grandchildren, Mike, Austin, Ethan, Dylan, Riley, Kelsey, Logan, and Kaylan; sisters, Dottie Jackson, Buford, GA, and Norma Ann (Harold) Monroe, Buford, GA; brother, David (Kathy) Duncan, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Stella Pruitt Lackey, Danielsville, GA, and Laverne (Jeff) Grissom, Jefferson, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Pruitt was born on May 23, 1943 in Buford, GA. She

Philadelphia or they’ll follow the job to another community if we train them and then don’t pay them.”

He pledged to make sure the Connect Gwinnett Transit Development Plan is implemented, as well.

That ties into Gwinnett’s contract with MARTA, which voters will cast ballots on during the upcoming referendum on March 19.

Part of the county’s agreement with MARTA is that the transit system will use the Connect Gwinnett plan to build

was a 1962 graduate of Buford High School in Buford. Mrs. Pruitt was a homemaker and she was a Christian. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 2 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Loganville

Jackson Delano “Jack” Snell Jackson D. Snell, Sr. 83 of Greensboro, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Loganville on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2019. Jack was born in 1935, the fourth son of Edwin and Mable Snell of Snellville, Georgia. He married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Bennett on November 18, 1955. He tearfully laid Barbara to rest in 2002,

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documents to support their scam,” Rundles said, which was convincing enough for the courts to relinquish $200,000 to Yvonne Longmire and Ford.

Luckily for the real Lee Longmire, before the money could be withdrawn, the former conservator attorney and his paralegal “became suspicious of Lee’s identity,” Rundles said.

“They realized that no one had physically seen Lee in several years,” he said. “An investigation was launched and ultimately Lee became a ward of the state and was provided a guardian through the Division of Family and Children Services.”

Before the guardian was able to contact the real Lee Longmire, his

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out its service in the county.

“I will be fighting for you every day to make sure that — when we pass this referendum on March 19 — the Connect Gwinnett will be implemented and it will be a living, breathing document so that we can look at the transit needs as our county grows and changes and make sure that all of us have opportunities all around the county for communities where we can live, work and play together,” Thompson told his fellow party members.

mother took off with him, police said. The whereabouts of both him and his mother are unknown.

Ford was recently arrested in Phoenix and is awaiting extradition to Georgia.

Police are asking anyone with information about the Longmires’ whereabouts to contact police. Yvonne Longmire is believed to be driving a green 2006 Ford F-150 bearing Georgiatag “PRE 3129.”

Tipsters can contact detectives at 770-513-5300.

To remain anonymous, they should contact Crime Stoppers at 404577-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimeatl.com.

Tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. The case numbers are 19-007893 and 19016167.

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including competency and professional growth and development.

GMC-Duluth is a three-time Beacon Award recipient and one of only four units in the state to currently hold gold-level status.

“The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes

caregivers in individual units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes every facet of patient care,” AACN President Christine Schulman said. “Units that receive this national recognition serve as role models to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care.”

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she was the love of his life and we rejoice at their heavenly reunion. Jack and Barbara lived in Snellville for most of their lives and there raised three children: Jackie, Melinda, and Melodie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Helen (Tony) Todd, Carol (James) Camp, and his brothers Richard and Earle (Jean) Snell. He is survived by one brother; Ferle Snell, whom he would want you to know is the oldest Snell male to have ever survived in the US, as well as Ferle’s lovely wife Nita Faye.

He is also survived by his wife’s twin sister Martha Snell (who also happens to be his brother Richard’s widow!). Jack adored his children and their spouses; Jackie (Connie) Snell, Melinda (Billy) Franklin, and Melodie (Keith) Conner. His absolute pride and joy in life though were his eight grandchildren; Tiffany (Ben) Presten, Tara (Dustin) Daniel; Mary, Amanda, and Noah Franklin; Nicholas (Stephanie), Jackson, and Gracie Conner who all affectionally called him Pops (proudly named so

by Tiff). His heart was captivated and delighted by his eight great-grandchildren: Samuel, Daniel, Esther, and Emma Presten; Ellie Kate and Hudson Daniel; Piper and Hattie Conner. As his body slowed, and he was unable to continue his outdoor sports, he found happiness in spending time with his children, grandchildren a

and great grandbabies.

His one and only regret was not meeting in life his soon to be ninth greatgranddaughter, Amelia Presten, who will be making an appearance in a couple of weeks. Lastly, he would fuss if we didn’t tell you that Noah, Piper, and Hudson all share the same birthday! Jack is also survived by dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins that he loved dearly. Jack was affectionally known in our large family as “the fun uncle”.

He was an avid outdoorsman, taking great pleasure in hunting, fishing, horse riding, and training bird dogs. For so many in the family, he instilled a life long love of the outdoors by sharing his passions with them. He loved nothing more than being in the woods, camping, hunting or just sitting around the campfire telling stories.

His life was overwhelmingly rich with friends and family who regularly joined him at deer camp in Monroe County, camping beside the Tallulah River in Clayton, quail hunting in South Georgia, dove shoots at his cabin or deep sea fishing in Florida.

Later in life, he took great pride and joy in his house on Lake Oconee and realized his ideal refuge by building his cabin and fish ponds in Greene County.

Thursday night poker games at his cabin with his friends and son Jackie, and family get-togethers with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were h

his final joys in life. While many of his childhood friends preceded him in death, he is also survived by countless others who loved him dearly. His incredibly huge heart, generous spirit, and pure joy for living left an indelible mark on this world. His circle was huge, he was a blessing to us all. He will be missed. The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Snellville United Methodist Church, Snellville, GA with Pastor Heath Hollingsworth officiating. Mr. Snell will lie in state at the church Friday, March 1, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Funeral Services Snellville, Georgia. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to New King Church, 49 Janet Circle, Burlington, VT, 05408 in memory of Jackson D. Snell. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome. com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-9793200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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The shop recently reopened in its new location at 178 E. Crogan St., which is just off the Lawrenceville Square. That soft opening, however, was a lead-in to a “Quart is Back In Session” grand re-opening party that will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the shop. “‘Order in the Quart’ is our slogan and now ‘court’ is back in session because it took us a while to find our home but we finally found our spot after all of this time,” said Jessica Hachat, wife of Exhibit A(le) owner Jesse Hachat. “It’s just a celebration (of the fact) that we’re back open again.”

Exhibit A(le) announced in a Facebook post that the grand re-opening celebration will include giveaways, music, food, games and “tapping some awesome beer.”

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Exhibit A(le) had been located at the corner of Perry Street and East Crogan Street on the square for years, but it had to move out of that space when the building’s owner decided to bring in Foggy Bottom BBQ. After the beer growler closed its old location last April, its owner told customers that he would be looking for a new location. His wife

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“We love Lawrenceville,” she said. “It’s definitely our home. We’re actually looking at a second location for late this summer in Grayson, but Lawrenceville is definitely where we’re staying.

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We could have opened up way sooner somewhere else, but we love being on the Square. It has such a family feel, and that’s where our heart is.

“It just took us a minute to find the right spot.”

Exhibit A(le)’s new space became available when Riley’s on the Square, which was previously located in that spot, closed in December.

And of course, in keeping with the court-inspired name of the business, its “Order in the Quart” slogan and the title for its grand re-opening event, the beer retailer is referring to the period when it was closed as a “recess.”

The new Exhibit A(le) location is in the Honest Alley Exchange building, which is across Crogan Street from Boulder Creek Coffee and Lawrenceville’s downtown parking deck.

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Collins Hill optimistic after dispatching unfamiliar foe

Collins Hill’s Bria Harmon (11) dribbles against Campbell’s Nia Bozeman (0) during Tuesday night’s state playoff game at Collins Hill.

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SUWANEE — Boxing experts often like to say that styles make fights. In other words, a fighter with skills that match up well with most opponents may struggle with

an opponent that fights with a style that is either unfamiliar or well-tailored to how he or she fights.

That same principle sometimes applies to other sports, and it was on full display in Collins Hill’s Class AAAAAAA state girls basketball quarterfinal game

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with Campbell.

Faced with a Spartans team that was both unfamiliar and well-tailored to combat them, the No. 2 state-ranked Eagles brought another principle — the old basketball tournament adage

See EAGLES, Page 13A

Lanier aiming to make more history

By David Friedlander

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SUGAR HILL — When Tim Slater took over as the third head girls basketball coach in as many seasons at Lanier High School last summer, he knew he was stepping into a good situation.

With six seniors and four more juniors returning from a team that had improved from 10 wins three years ago to back-to-back state tournament appearances and the program’s first two winning seasons, he knew his team had a chance to be quite successful in 2018-19.

But even Slater had to watch in awe as the No. 4 state-ranked Longhorns celebrated extending an already historic season further with a 42-31 win over sixth-ranked Glynn Academy in the Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals Wednesday at Lanier.

“Coming in, you never know,” Slater said as Lanier (28-3) earned its first trip to the state semifinals, where they await a date with second-ranked Forest Park on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. “But I tell you, I was made a believer very quickly. Our girls are just a very special group, all the way down to

See LANIER, Page 13A Wesleyan’s Callie Weaver (32) defends Holy Innocents’ Cierra Foster in the Region 5-A Tournament finals earlier this season at Wesleyan. (Staff Photo: Will Hammock)

Weaver leads Wesleyan girls on another deep playoff run as lone senior

By Christine Troyke The first play Callie Weaver made in Wesleyan’s quarterfinal game against Lakeview Academy on Tuesday was to plant her feet in the path of a body moving at full steam.

Weaver drew that charge and another one later in the game to tie the school’s career record with 47.

Thirty-three of those have come this season. Six came in one game alone. Both are Wesleyan records.

“It just speaks to her toughness and her willingness to do the things others don’t want to do,” head coach Jan Azar said.

“Which is her trademark.”

To Weaver, it’s worth the initial pain, the residual aches the next day, to swing the momentum of a game.

“It hypes me up — and then you see your teammate running over and

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they’re screaming,” Weaver said. “It’s the moment.

It’s a team booster and it’s almost fun in a way.

“It’s also a hustle play and it’s being in the right place. It’s just something you can always do, if you’re willing to do it. It’s easy for me to do because I love this team and I would do anything for them.

Putting myself in front of someone going (full speed) feels like a no-brainer to me.”

Weaver is Wesleyan’s lone senior this year and every bit the leader Azar needed.

“It’s hard to be on a team where your senior captain plays as hard as she does and not want to play that hard also,” Azar said. “I’ve coached a lot of players and I wish I could tell you I shot the ball like Nikki Luckhurst

or that I could run the court like Mikayla Coombs or I could jump as high as Anne Marie Armstrong.

“But I see myself more in a Callie because no one ever, ever, ever had to tell me to play harder. I left it all on the court. I think that’s why Callie is so special to me. Whether we win or lose in the next week of our life, I will never be disappointed in what Callie has brought to our team or to any game she’s played in. Never.”

The Wolves (27-3) are in the state semifinals for the 16th straight year. They meet St. Francis (25-3) at 6 p.m. Saturday on the campus at the University North Georgia with a berth in the Class A-Private championship on the line.

The program is a gold Wesleyan’s Callie Weaver, right, steps in front of

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STATE HOOPS Matchups in the semifinals of the state high school basketball playoffs Saturday: Class AAAAAAA At Buford City Arena 2 p.m. — North Forsyth vs. Westlake girls 4 p.m. — Norcross vs.

McEachern boys 6 p.m. — Collins Hill vs.

Cherokee girls 8 p.m. — Meadowcreek vs. Tift County boys Class AAAAAA At West Georgia 2 p.m. — Lanier vs.

Forest Park girls 6 p.m. — Valdosta vs.

Lovejoy girls Class AAAAA At Columbus State 2 p.m. — Buford vs.

Southwest DeKalb girls 4 p.m. — Buford vs.

Southwest DeKalb boys 6 p.m. — Columbia vs.

Villa Rica girls 8 p.m. — Fayette County vs. Lithonia boys Class A Private At North Georgia 2 p.m. — Calvary Day vs. Holy Innocents’ girls 6 p.m. — Wesleyan vs.

St. Francis girls

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Meadowcreek’s Benjamin peaks at perfect time

By Taylor Denman

muscle car; that’s Dunn.

Those three combined for 58 of Meadowcreek’s 75 points on Wednesday.

What do a step-back, Benjamin’s connection to mid-range jumper a spotChaplin in AAU basketball up 3-pointer from the solidified when Benjamin elbow and a fade-away moved to Norcross from 3-pointer from the corner Raleigh this year. Benjahave in common? min and Chaplin’s team Meadowcreek guard won a championship at the Jalen Benjamin hit all of Adidas Gauntlet, a masthose shots — and more sive travel team circuit that — during Wednesday has regional qualifiers in night’s quarterfinals win the Southeast. Chaplin told over Pebblebrook. The Gilleylen about Benjamin’s 5-foot-10 senior guard and competitive nature and his University of Alabamaunique scoring ability. DurBirmingham signee led ing the summer, Gilleylen all players with 25 points, couldn’t stack scrimmage including the first 9 points teams with Benjamin and for Meadowcreek, which Chaplin. The result was an bolted to a 16-2 lead off automatic win. the jump and scored 43 “That’s just carried over points in the first half.

Meadowcreek’s Jalen Benjamin pulls up for a jumper during the quarterfinals game from AAU to high school,” Benjamin, who moved Benjamin said. “We’re against Pebblebrook on Wednesday. (Staff Photo: Taylor Denman) into Meadowcreek’s disreally good friends on and trict from North Carolina is a former North Carolina distribute to his teammates. a turnover or two because off the court. We spend a last year, said that was State University standout Against Pebblebrook, he’ll make a special play lot of time together.” perhaps the best game and played professional Benjamin tore to the basket down the line.”

Benjamin’s teammates Meadowcreek had played basketball in Europe. He and lifted a lengthy arm Benjamin’s now tradeare the ones that encourage all season, end-to-end. was overseas when Jalen’s up with the ball toward mark ability to knock him to shoot, and he went The Mustangs also held mother, Lisa, went into la- the hoop. He hung in down jump shots is a through lulls in the middle Pebblebrook to 17 firstbor. He made it to Raleigh mid-air long enough to recent addition to his of the season that he had half points, seven in the in time for Jalen’s birth. It draw enough defenders to game. He primarily played to break out of. He was first quarter and nine in the wasn’t long after that he deliver a one-handed dish point guard before com3-for-18 against Norcross second. retired from professional to a wide-open teammate ing to Meadowcreek. He on Meadowcreek’s senior Benjamin has wielded night, the most recent loss basketball to help train in the corner. rotates there occasionally the hot hand for Meadow- his sons, Jalen and Malik Meadowcreek suffered It’s an athletic ability but made way for returncreek before this season, Benjamin. that can sometimes coning starter Kendrick Green this season and one of two and his teammates are “We would do shots cern coach Curtis Gilleyand moved to No. 2 for the from an in-state opponent. constantly trying to find “Since then, he’s been that pertain to our offense len, but he takes the good Mustangs this year. His him when he does. Even on a roll,” Gilleylen said. like drifts, coming off of with the bad these days. experience at point guard when he isn’t hot, he’s “Just like any shooter — screens and curls,” Jalen There’s usually more good will likely translate to his encouraged to shoot until Klay Thompson, Steph said. than bad. true position at UAB. he finds his rhythm. His Curry — they all have Benjamin has played “He’ll drive you crazy at He may not turn into fortunes have been tied to slumps. They all go basketball since he was 5 times,” Gilleylen said. “But a shooter in college, but Meadowcreek’s in that way years old. He gravitated through periods where sometimes, you can deal Benjamin is a catalyst throughout the 2018-19 people may be saying toward it naturally and with a couple of turnovers for Meadowcreek now. season. things. (Benjamin) has to is rarely outside of class. when you have a guy like Gilleylen compares his Long hours in the While shooting from tough that. That’s not something main scorers — Benjamin, learn to block out all of the gym with his father have angles is perhaps the bigyou can teach, that abilChaplin and Damien Dunn noise. He can still affect prepared him to face the the game without scoring. gest asset to his basketball ity — while he’s shooting — to cars. Benjamin and tightly contested shots he When the shot isn’t falling, skill set, Benjamin also — to see and still have the Chaplin are flashy sports faces on a nightly basis. he still has defense, assists, takes pride in his ability strength and accuracy to cars. Sometimes, you His dad, Ishua Benjamin, to drive into the lane and get it there. We’ll deal with need the trust of a reliable rebounding, leadership.

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Buford boys’ ‘D’ keeps improving

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figure drops to 40.3 thanks to limiting Miller Grove to 48, Villa Rica to 38 and Dutchtown to 35. That Buford’s first-half average is even a little high defense in the state boys because it includes points basketball tournament scored late in routs with opener — when it limited the Wolves’ starters on the Miller Grove to 21 points bench.

— was impressive.

The latest defensive What is even more outing for Buford (27-2) amazing? It marks their might have been its best. It worst defensive effort of also showed how quickly the state playoffs so far. defensive stops can turn The Wolves followed into transition baskets. that game up by holding “I thought defensively Villa Rica to 14 first-half we played solid pretty points in the second round. much the whole ball In the quarterfinals, they game,” Martin said of the limited Dutchtown to an Dutchtown win. “I really eye-catching 10 points at did. I think that was the dehalftime. termining factor out there.

If that stingy trend conWe just got after them on tinues, they will be in good defense.” shape in Saturday’s 4 p.m.

Martin praised his Class AAAAA semifinal Dutchtown’s Cam Bryant (2) drives against Buford’s Ca- senior-laden team for against Region 5-AAAAA leb Williams (1) during Tuesday night’s state quarterfinal believing in the defensive game at Buford High School. (Photo: Craig Cappy) champion Southwest goals. Those players want DeKalb at Columbus State. to close their careers out “Southwest DeKalb is of 81 loss to Gainesville. year. Last year, we could with a state championship, loaded Region 5,” Buford Playing better on the score a lot of points, but matching the one they won boys head coach Eddie defensive end became an we gave up a lot of points. as sophomores.

Martin said. “It’s going to offseason mission for the That was one of our main “They have done a good be tough.”

Wolves, who have alfocuses all summer and all job of buying in and underMartin and his coachlowed just one opponent fall was that we were going standing their roles,” Maring staff feel much better all season to top 70 points to do a better job defendtin said. “Age makes a big about their defense than — Wheeler, which lost to ing and rebounding, and difference. When you’ve they did last season, which Buford 77-74 in overtime thus far we have.” been through it, when ended with a 79-75 loss to on Dec. 14.

That is particularly true you’ve played some games Miller Grove in the second “We have been (a good late in the season. Over the and done this kind of stuff, round of the state playoffs. defensive team) this year,” past six games, Buford’s it makes a big difference.

Along the way, there were Martin said. “That was opponents have averaged Hopefully, it makes a big some scores that were not one of the things we talked 43 points. In the state difference for us down Buford-like — like an 83- about at the end of last tourney’s three games, that there (in Columbus).”

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“That’s what I’m trying to tell him for next year.

You’re not going to be a scorer at UAB. Not at 5-9. You’re going to be a distributor, that’s what I’m trying to get him to understand so he can transition into that role. If that shot isn’t falling next year, you still stay on the court.”

Benjamin also has the wherewithal to realize what he needs to do to become well-rounded. One of those things was becoming a teammate for underclassmen to look up to. He feels like he’s taken on the role of one of Meadowcreek’s tone-setters. He leads a quiet demeanor pre-game — stretching himself and shooting NBA-range shots.

He wants to exude a feeling of focus and he wants that to permeate to his teammates.

Benjamin joined a team that is coming off a state championship, hoping to fulfill a goal he’s pursued since he was a starter at Leesville Road in North Carolina as a sophomore.

Leesville advanced to the Class 4A state championship that year but lost in the finals. Benjamin thinks the chemistry of Meadowcreek’s team this season is that of a contender.

But first, the Mustangs will have to pass Region 1-AAAAAAA champion and 2017 state runner-up Tift Count in the semifinals on Saturday at Buford City Arena.

“This is different because I’d never had so many home games during the playoffs,” Benjamin said. “I feel like this is a new step in our life that we’ll remember forever.”

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North unbeaten in regular season From Staff Reports LILBURN — North Gwinnett defeated Parkview 1147-1126 in air rifle on Thursday. The win improves the Bulldogs to 8-0 as they ready for a first-round playoff matchup with Gainesville next week.

Matthew Herrington led North with a 290.

Shasta Robinson scored 289, Caitlyn Miller fired a 286 and Corina Fluker finished with 282.

Parkview’s Anna Mayo was the overall leader with a 293.

BOYS LACROSSE North Gwinnett 8, GAC 6 SUWANEE — North Gwinnett edged Greater Atlanta Christian 8-6 in a game played Thursday at George Pierce Park.

Austin Puckett and Zach Swanson each scored twice to lead the Bulldogs (3-0).Will Hunter registered six ground balls

and two takeaways, Tyler Palocsik added three takeaways and four ground balls while goalie Sean Ring made three saves in the fourth quarter to help preserve the win.

Michael Malone scored two goals for the Spartans (1-3) while Peter Klueber made 12 saves.

Mill Creek 22, Lanier 2 HOSCHTON — Mill Creek defeated Lanier 22-2 on Thursday. Nick Kava scored seven goals to lead the Hawks. Wyatt Peek and Tanner Kesserling each added three goals while Nick Clabrese and Sean Proctor each scored twice.

Buford 9, Kell 8 BUFORD — Buford downed Kell 9-8 on Thursday.

Danny Reymond led the Wolves (2-2) with four goals. Max Whalen added a goal and an assist, while goalie Taylor Lewis made 12 saves to preserve the victory.

Bogey-free Vegas Martinez, United rally to advance builds 2-shot lead Monterrey, which closed out a 1-0 aggregate win KENNESAW — Atover El Salvador’s Alianza lanta United overturned a FC on Wednesday. two-goal deficit, routing Martinez scored in the Costa Rica’s CS Herediano first and 63rd minutes, 4-0 on Thursday on the and Atlanta also got goals campus of Kennesaw State from Julian Gressel in the University to advance to ninth minute and Leandro the quarterfinals of the Gonzalez Pirez in the 83rd CONCACAF Champions minute.

League.

The Sporting Kansas Thanks to two goals City-Toluca winner from from reigning MLS Most late Thursday night will Valuable Player Josef advance to a quarterfinal Martinez, Atlanta emerged against Panama’s Club with a 5-3 aggregate Atletico Independiente, victory. Next up, Atlanta which got past Toronto FC United will square off over 5-1 on aggregate earlier two legs with Mexico’s CF this week.

in a 14-player group that also includes Rickie Venezuela’s Jhonattan Fowler and Spain’s SerVegas shot a 6-under-par gio Garcia. round of 64 on Thursday Vegas was the story of to build a two-shot lead the day with his bogeyafter the first round of the free card that began Honda Classic at PGA on the back nine. That National Resort in Palm included a pair of birdies Beach Gardens, Fla. at Nos. 17 and 18.

Zach Johnson is among “I was driving the ball a group of four players, really well today and hitting my irons pretty well,” including fellow AmeriVegas told reporters. can Lucas Glover, South “Hitting those irons well Africa’s Ernie Els and Canada’s Ben Silverman, to some of these really tied for second at 2-under. tough pins made today a little bit easier. Obviously, World No. 3 Brooks hitting the ball well makes Koepka, who lives in a big difference around nearby Jupiter, Fla., is another shot off the pace this golf course.”

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) kicks the ball past CS Herediano defender Keyner Brown (99) during the second half of Thursday’s game at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw. (Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)

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BASEBALL

2:30 p.m. — Brookwood and Mobile at Granger Field 4:30 p.m. — Blessed Trinity at Parkview 5 p.m. — Buford and Providence at Granger Field 6 p.m. — Central at North Springs 6 p.m. — Chestatee at Berkmar 6 p.m. — Duluth at Dacula 7 p.m. — Lambert at Parkview

LACROSSE

5 p.m. — Christ Church Episcopal boys at Wesleyan 5:30 p.m. — Johns Creek girls at Duluth 6 p.m. — Brookwood girls at North Paulding 6 p.m. — South Forsyth girls at North 6:30 p.m. — Denmark girls at Wesleyan 7 p.m. — Mill Creek girls at Lake Highland Prep, Fla. 7 p.m. — Mountain View girls at Peachtree Ridge 7:30 p.m. — Collins Hill girls at Dacula 7:30 p.m. — Lanier boys at Duluth

SOCCER

5 p.m. — Chamblee at Wesleyan 5:30 p.m. — Athens Academy at Providence 5:30 p.m. — Buford at Pinecrest Academy 5:30 p.m. — Cherokee Bluff at Collins Hill 5:30 p.m. — Discovery at Mill Creek 5:30 p.m. — Gainesville girls at Mountain View 5:30 p.m. — Grayson at Rockdale Co. 5:30 p.m. — Habersham Central at Lanier 5:30 p.m. — Newton Co. at Archer 5:30 p.m. — North at Lakeside 5:30 p.m. — Parkview at Decatur 5:30 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Flowery Branch 5:30 p.m. — Pebblebrook at Central 5:30 p.m. — Shiloh at South 5:30 p.m. — Winder-Barrow at Dacula 7 p.m. — Riverwood boys at Berkmar

TENNIS

• Duluth in South Forsyth Tennis Invitational 3:30 p.m. — Providence at Collins Hill

TRACK AND FIELD

4 p.m. — Mill Creek in Milton Invitational 4 p.m. — Parkview Invitational Saturday

BASEBALL

10 a.m. — Brookwood and Providence, Fla. at Callaway 11 a.m. — Collins Hill and Alpharetta at West Forsyth 11 a.m. — Wesleyan at Benedictine Noon — Archer at Hebron (DH) Noon — Grayson at Etowah Noon — Providence at GAC (DH) 12:30 p.m. — Buford vs. Mobil Christian at Granger Field 1:30 p.m. — Collins Hill at West Forsyth 1:30 p.m. — North and Walton at Hillgrove 1:30 p.m. — South at Westlake (DH) 2 p.m. — Wesleyan and Islands at Grayson Stadium 4 p.m. — Grayson at Pope 4:30 p.m. — North at Hillgrove

LACROSSE

11 a.m. — Mill Creek girls at Hagery, Fla. 1 p.m. — Grayson boys at Evans 2 p.m. — North boys at Lassiter

TENNIS

• Duluth in South Forsyth Tennis Invitational

TRACK AND FIELD

• Bartow Jenkins Invitational at Central • Chick-fil-A Storm Invitational at Providence • Shiloh, Grayson in Christian Coleman Invitational at Westlake • USATF Youth Track Lab at Brookwood 10 a.m. — Mill Creek in Milton Invitational

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Norcross’s Kyle Sturdivant (3) looks to make a play against Grayson during the state playoff game last week at Grayson. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

Devils make third straight Final 4 From Staff Reports

NORCROSS — No. 3 Norcross is on the way to its third consecutive Final Four in the Class AAAAAAA state boys basketball tournament thanks to a memorable second half from four-year starter Kyle Sturdivant.

He only scored two points in the first half against unfazed Roswell.

But when he caught fire, Norcross was a better team and took the lead for good. The Blue Devils, who face nationally ranked McEachern on Saturday in the semifinals at Buford City Arena, trailed by two at halftime.

Sturdivant exploded for 10 points in the third quarter, spearheading the 71-59 comeback win.

The fourth quarter was where the win was sealed.

Sturdivant scored nine points and finished with a game-high 21 points.

He was poised in the first half, but the shots eventually went his way. “(My mindset) was just to finish, don’t back away from anything, not from contact, not from anything and do whatever the team needs to win,” Sturdivant said.

Junior Caleb Murphy scored six of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. The last of his points came on an alley-oop from Kevin Eskridge.

Meadowcreek boys 75, Pebblebrook 60 NORCROSS — The opening possessions decided Wednesday night’s Class AAAAAAA quarterfinals boys basketball game at Meadowcreek.

The defending state champion and No. 3 state-ranked Mustangs got off to a 16-2 run in the first quarter against Pebblebrook and scored 43 points in the first half. Meanwhile, 10th-ranked Pebblebrook struggled on its offensive end and was held to 16 points in the first half.

Meadowcreek (25-5) cruised to a 75-60 win and advanced to face Tift County in the semifinals on Friday at Buford City Arena.

Pebblebrook (20-10) was eliminated in the quarterfinals for the third consecutive season.

Alabama-Birmingham signee Jalen Benjamin scored the first nine points for the Mustangs, all in the game’s first three minutes.

He had a 3-pointer and a steal before Pebblebrook called a timeout at the 4:55 mark in the first quarter.

It didn’t matter how contested or from how far away, Benjamin didn’t stop hitting jumpers for Meadowcreek. He had 25 points in the game, 20 in the first 16 minutes.

South Florida signee Jamir Chaplin capped off the opening run with a baseline jam. He tacked on 16 points for the Mustangs, most of them at the rim.

Tift County boys 47, Discovery 43 LAWRENCEVILLE — Hasahnn Reynolds let go of a potential game-tying 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left in Discovery’s quarterfinal clash with Tift County on Wednesday.

There was contact on the shot, significantly altering the trajectory, but in a game riddled with fouls, none was forthcoming on the play.

The Titans’ coaching staff erupted in protest to no avail.

Their team was forced to foul

instead.

Tyree Marshall made the front end at the free-throw line and effectively secured the Blue Devils’ win. Tift County, the 2017 state champions, advanced to the Class AAAAAAA semifinals on the back of a 47-43 victory at Discovery.

“We certainly struggled to make shots throughout the game,” Titans head coach Cory Cason said. “That credit goes to them for sure. They had a great plan defensively and we knew that coming in. They really executed. We had some looks, I thought, but unfortunately we couldn’t quite get things to bounce our way. Even some tipped loose balls just fell right in their hands.”

It ends a historic season for Discovery, which became the school’s first state tournament qualifier. The Titans won a region title and 24 games en route to a berth in the Elite Eight in just their fourth season.

“If you’d told me that six months ago, I would have taken it,” Cason said.

But that doesn’t diminish the anguish right now.

“I told the guys, it’s going to hurt for a while,” Cason said.

Senior Leslie Nkereuwem had a team-best 10 for the Titans.

Jaden Walker and Ian Hardy, also a senior, had eight each.

Lanier girls 41, Glynn Academy 32 SUGAR HILL — With both teams in the Class AAAAAA state girls basketball quarterfinal game between Lanier and Glynn Academy facing shooting woes, someone was needed to step up to provide whatever offensive punch was available.

That someone was Mekala Fuller in the first half and Kalen Surles in the second, and each were key to helping the No. 4 state-ranked Longhorns slowly pull away for a 41-32 victory Wednesday at Lanier.

Fuller scored 12 of her gamehigh 16 points in the first half, while Surles scored seven of her nine points in the fourth quarter to help Lanier (27-3) earn its first state semifinal berth in school history.

“It’s phenomenal,” said Lanier coach Tim Slater, whose Longhorns will square off against second-ranked Forest Park in their semifinal game Saturday at 2 p.m. at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. “It’s a testament to our girls and how hard they work and our (coaching) staff and how hard they work with us. It’s phenomenal. I just can’t be more excited.

“I’ve said it every time … some college needs to come look at Mekala Fuller. She is a collegelevel basketball player. People want winners and people want point guards? All you’ve got to do is watch (Wednesday) night to see that Mekala Fuller’s going to help you win a the next level, period. … (All) these kids are winners, and winners win.”

McEachern boys 70, Peachtree Ridge 50 POWDER SPRINGS — McEachern earned its second state semifinal berth in three years with a 70-50 victory over Peachtree Ridge in the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAAA boys’ basketball tournament Wednesday.

The Indians will play Norcross in a semifinal game in Buford at 4 p.m. Saturday. The win puts McEachern (30-0) one step closer to not only a state championship, but a perfect season as well.

Kamerron Oyola led Peachtree Ridge (22-7) with 14 points and B.J. Knight chipped in 10 for the Lions.

Collins Hill girls 54, Campbell 49 SUWANEE — Faced with a style and speed of game they haven’t seen in a long time against a scrappy opponent, Collins Hill’s girls turned to two particular areas of their Class AAAAAAA state basketball quarterfinal game against

Campbell — senior leadership and free throws.

Both played a big part in helping the No. 2 state-ranked Eagles rescue themselves for a 54-49 victory Tuesday night, which earned them their second trip to the state semifinals in the last three seasons.

They will meet third-ranked Cherokee at 6 p.m. Saturday at Buford City Arena, thanks in no small part to key plays down the stretch from seniors Bria Harmon (17 points, four rebounds, four assists), Javyn Nicholson (13 points, 16 rebounds, three blocked shots, three steals) and Jordan Releford (11 points, five rebounds).

The visiting Spartans (19-11) made sure nothing would come easy for Collins Hill (29-1), using their 94-foot press and trapping zone in the half-court to force an uncharacteristic 18 turnovers from the Eagles.

“We played out of character … as far as some of the things they do defensively,” Collins Hill coach Brian Harmon said of Campbell. “It really combats what we like to do, like getting to the basket. The last three games, (opponents have been throwing match-up zones at us, and we kind of had to figure out how to score down the stretch.”

Westlake girls 77, Norcross 57 ATLANTA — Norcross’ girls basketball team fell 77-57 to nationally ranked Westlake in the Class AAAAAAA quarterfinals on Tuesday night.

The Norcross Blue Devils finished the season 19-11. Senior Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu scored 25 points, and Tionna Carter finished with 15 points.

One theme of the Norcross 2018-19 season was starting games slow — it played a huge role in the Blue Devils’ season ending in the Elite Eight.

“We didn’t come out like we should’ve today, (being) mentally tough and running the scheme,” Norcross coach Dani Wright said.

Buford girls 59, Veterans 44 BUFORD — Tuesday was odd from the start for the Buford girls basketball team.

Tate Walters made three early shots for an 8-0 lead, then the Wolves missed their next 14.

The shooting struggles, resulting in a deficit after the first quarter, continued over the next three quarters.

The two-time defending state champions’ performance failed to meet their standards, but the end result got the job done.

Buford (27-2) won its 10th straight — a 59-44 victory over Veterans (25-5) that was closer than the final indicated — to reach Saturday’s Class AAAAA semifinals, where it faces Southwest DeKalb at 2 p.m. in Columbus.

“I just think it’s a situation in tournament time you’re always going to have a grind game,” Buford head coach Gene Durden said. “This was our grind game.

Most everything we tried was just out of sync. I thought Tate Walters did an absolute great job of leading the team and putting the team on her back. Right now I’d rather have an ugly win than a pretty loss.

“We’ve just got to go back, do the things we do and be who we are.”

The Wolves had a rough night shooting, making 20 of 70 shots (28.5 percent), including 5 of 26 (19.2 percent) from 3-point range. They also struggled to keep Veterans’ Stacie Jones off the boards — the athletic post had an eye-popping 26 rebounds to go with her 11 points.

In the end, the hosts did enough to win thanks in large part to forcing 29 turnovers.

“It was one of those times we were lucky we played like we did and came out on top,” Durden said.

Walters was pivotal throughout, scoring a game-high 26 points to go with nine steals, six rebounds and four assists. She had 12 of her points in the fourth

quarter to seal the win.

Buford also got some clutch plays at key moments from young players, necessary with a roster that features only three seniors and two juniors. Sophomore Sara Viti stopped a pair of Veterans runs in the second and third quarters, and freshman Tatum Ozment did the same in the fourth. The duo combined for 21 points off the bench.

Buford boys 69, Dutchtown 35 BUFORD — For a quarter, heavy underdog Dutchtown kept it close. Then as Tuesday’s Class AAAAA state quarterfinal played out, Buford’s defense became more and more suffocating.

The No. 1-ranked Wolves stayed on a roll with a 69-35 victory, advancing to Saturday’s semifinals in Columbus, where they will face Southwest DeKalb at 4 p.m. Dutchtown (16-15), led by former South Gwinnett coach Jamal Basit, saw its late-season charge end in the quarterfinals.

Buford (27-2), which won its 12th straight, was up just 13-8 after the first quarter.

“It was kind of feeling each other out a little bit (in the first quarter), and getting your legs under you a little bit,” Buford head coach Eddie Martin said.

“What this state tournament has done, they spread it out so far, you’re kind of out of your routine.

You’re still playing, that’s all that matters anyway.

“We got off to a slow start, but I thought defensively we played solid pretty much the whole ball game. I think that was the determining factor. We just got after them on defense.”

The defensive pressure was particularly stifling in the second quarter, when Dutchtown managed only two points. That’s also when Buford seized control.

Donell Nixon, who had a game-high 18 points, buried back-to-back 3-pointers midway through the second quarter that proved pivotal. The two shots turned a single-digit lead into a 21-8 edge, creating the momentum that put the hosts up 30-10 at halftime.

Dutchdown scored the first five points of the second half, but Buford dominated from there and led 51-23 after three quarters.

Eric Coleman backed up Nixon’s 18 points with 16 of his own. Marcus Watson scored 11 points and Bobby Miller added eight points.

Wesleyan girls 76, Lakeview 51 GAINESVILLE — With leading scorer Avyonce Carter on the bench after two early fouls, Izzy Larsen and Alyssa Phillip led a breakaway second quarter for Wesleyan.

The defending state champs got a big boost from the bench and broke open a tight game to roll past Lakeview Academy 76-51 in the Class A Private girls basketball quarterfinals Tuesday.

Larsen and Phillip scored six points each in the pivotal second quarter. Larsen had 14 of her 16 points in the first half with Carter sitting. Carter, a Super Six selection, still finished with a game-high 21 points and eight rebounds in another dominant inside performance.

“Honestly, I think Jessie (Parish) and Alyssa went in and made a huge difference for us inside,” Wesleyan head coach Jan Azar said. “The foul trouble slowed us down, but once we got going, our fast break started taking its toll on them.”

Lakeview Academy, a state semifinalist last year, hadn’t lost since Dec. 27 (16 straight wins) before it ran into the Wesleyan juggernaut. The Wolves (27-3) have won 13 titles in the last 16 years and advance to Saturday’s semifinals aiming to add to that total.

Wesleyan dished out a combined 18 assists in the game and its lone senior led the way.

Callie Weaver finished with six assists, six points and drew two charges.

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•From Page 10A of “survive and advance” — to a new level with their 54-49 win Tuesday night at Collins Hill.

That ability to fight off such a challenge may prove valuable moving forward, as Collins Hill (291) moves on to the state semifinals for the second time in the last three years to take on third-ranked Cherokee (27-3) at 6 p.m.

Saturday at Buford City Arena.

“It’s huge,” Collins Hill coach Brian Harmon said of surviving Tuesday’s game against Campbell.

“I said to myself (beforehand), ‘This is going to be a good game — a game like we haven’t seen (this year).’ We really haven’t seen this kind of (style of basketball) in a long time. I don’t even know if we saw it at all.”

What Campbell (19-11) threw at the Eagles seems pretty straightforward on the surface.

The Spartans simply like to speed opponents up by playing a constant fullcourt trap, and keeping the pressure on by extending a trapping zone once the opponent gets into the offensive zone in the hopes of forcing numerous turnovers.

“We watched film before the game, and nobody else pressed them,” veteran Campbell coach Randy

•From Page 10A standard in Georgia with 13 state championships in the last 16 years and Azar has developed many elite players. More than that, though, she’s adapted the systems to the personnel. The one thing that won’t change is the effort level Azar expects from the players, and Weaver has been a perfect example, even before she broke into the starting lineup as a junior.

“I’m sure if I told stories of myself back in the day, I would say I was the greatest offensive player on the planet when really I was a terrible shooter,” Azar said with a smirk. “But my trademark was defense and I think that’s why I hold her in such high regard.

That’s kind of what Wesleyan basketball has been built on and it’s kind of in my personality.”

Azar expends a lot of energy on the sidelines and it shows after games.

“Sometimes I come away thinking I’m more drained than the players,” Azar said. “With Callie, she’s a player I don’t ever feel like I come away from the game and I’ve worked harder than she has.

“I think it stems from her personality, but I think it’s also a product of having to because when she was younger, she was not the most skilled player.

She had to find her way on the court. She found her way onto the court by going harder than anyone else.”

Azar saw the potential when Weaver was in sixth grade and nurtured that belief in the teenager. Azar gave Weaver the confidence in her game before she really had a game.

“Don’t get me wrong, Callie wasn’t this terrible player, but when she started in our program, she in no way stood out,” Azar said. “Except for the fact that she played hard. The hustle was always there and she was extremely coachable.”

Weaver remembers Azar pulling her aside. And her incredulity.

“Have you seen me dribble?” Weaver asked.

“But I love the hustle and I knew if she bought in, the rest would come,” Azar said.

The awe and love echo

Eagles points, 16 rebounds, three blocked shots, three steals) and Jordan Releford (11 points, five rebounds).

And while they may not see the same type of look when they take on Cherokee in the semifinals, the elder Harmon knows surviving Wednesday’s test provides an apt lesson for his team to take into a game against a formidable opponent like the Warriors.

“I don’t think we’ll see what these folks did (against Cherokee),” Brian Harmon said. “But the defense is just the defense that are being thrown at us.

We’ve got to make some adjustments on how we attack them.”

There’s plenty of incenCollins Hill’s Rebecca Walters (12) goes in for a layup against Campbell during Tuesday night’s state playoff tive for Collins Hill to game at Collins Hill. (Photo: Dale Zanine) make those adjustments.

While the younger McClure said of Collins like to do, like getting to Harmon, Nicholson and Hill. “We know they’ve got the basket.

Releford, plus seven other great athletes, so we knew “A lot of the defensive seniors, have accomplished we wanted to do what we (trouble) of the first half quite a bit over their career, do to make them do some- was because of turnovers including an impressive thing different from what (on the offensive end) on 102-13 mark and two they’ve been doing.” uncharacteristic passes and Region 6-AAAAAAA Harmon admits that shots. You do that, and all championships, a trip to strategy did have the of a sudden you give them the finals — and ultimately Eagles on their heels fast breaks going the other a state title — are two of the few things that have throughout the evening way.” eluded them. on both ends of the court, Yet, the Eagles were “(Wedensday’s win) especially in the first half, able to fight off the scrappy really means a lot because when they committed 11 Spartans and their presright here last year (in the of their 18 turnovers on the sure to take control down quarterfinals), we lost,” night. the stretch, thanks in no Bria Harmon said. “I’m “We played out of char- small part to the poise of glad we’re able to (get acter … as far as some of Harmon’s daughter Bria the things they do defen(17 points, four rebounds, back to the semis) again sively,” Harmon said. “It four assists) and fellow se- and get the opportunity (in really combats what we niors Javyn Nicholson (13 the semifinals).”

Weaver

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Parkview co-hosts Ga. Peach Invite

By David Friedlander

Some of the top high school players in the nation will also be on display, including Parkview One of Georgia’s top senior, Super Six selecearly season high school tion and Clemson signee baseball tournaments will Jonathan French, plus be played in and around Division I power conference signees in Parkview’s Gwinnett County this Miles Garrett (Vanderbilt), weekend.

Marist’s Seb Thomas (AuParkview and Loganburn) and Liam Sullivan ville high schools will (Georgia), Loganville’s serve as co-hosts of the Dylan Strickland (Georgia Georgia Peach Invitational today and Saturday Tech) and Blessed Triniin a seven-team, two-pool ty’s D.J. Radtke (Auburn), Steele Chambers (Ohio event.

The Panthers, the reign- State) and C.J. Abrams (Alabama). ing Class AAAAAAA Pool play starts at 4:30 state champions, will be one of two current nation- p.m. and 7 p.m. today at both Parkview’s Hugh ally ranked teams in the field, along with Blessed Buchanan Field and Loganville, with pool Trinity, and one of two defending champs, along play continuing Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at with co-host Loganville.

Parkview and 11 a.m. at Also included in the Loganville. field are such statewide The two pool champipowerhouses as Northons will meet at 3 p.m. side-Columbus, Wayne Saturday at Buchanan County, Marist and Field.

Lambert.

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FANS CHOICE SPRING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Who: Aliah Kitchens School: North Gwinnett Sport: Soccer Class: Senior Highlights: Scored both goals in the Bulldogs’ 2-0 victory over Lanier Coach Jeff Becker’s take: “We are overjoyed that Aliah decided to play her senior year. Her outrageous pace and strength combined with exceptional technical ability and a hunger for goals make her such a formidable player.

Her teammates absolutely love her, and she’s brought a real confidence boost to this year’s team. She’s currently averaging one goal a game and looks to continue her impressive form.”

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Wesleyan’s Callie Weaver (32) picks up the loose ball during last year’s Class A-Private state championship game at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

in Weaver’s voice as she talks about what Azar was able to see in her as a 13-year-old.

“She’s incredible in the way she sees things before they’re even formed,” Weaver said. “Hearing that from her, I remember thinking, ‘Really? You think I can do half of what Jameson (Kavel) does? Are you kidding?’ She said, ‘I know you can do this.’

Hearing that, it almost pushes you because she believes in me so I believe in myself.

“She saw what I could be before I even knew what I could be capable of.”

Weaver chipped away methodically at improving her offensive skills.

One of the things Azar so admires about the 17-year-old is she didn’t expect it to happen overnight.

“She’s a product of buying into a system,” Azar said. “Callie knows what we want, she follows that plan and I believe it brings out the best in her.

“As you watch her over the years, she follows the plan and she’s really bright. She’s got a high basketball IQ so she knows what she can and can’t do. She does what she can do and does it really well.

Callie has bought into that as well as any player I’ve ever had.”

Weaver has hit 41 3-pointers for the Wolves this season and is shooting over 30 percent. Her poise and understanding of the system also show in the number of assists she’s racking up as a senior. In Wesleyan’s two playoff

wins, Weaver has 14 assists playing the 3. She’s also filled in for Paige Lyons at point guard when needed.

“These girls are like family and with family comes this desire to make them look better than yourself — every play, every single time,” Weaver said. “For myself, and for this team, my mission has been to be positive and to be affirming and always push myself in practice and make myself an example. So there’s never a question in anyone’s mind of how hard I work or what my goals are. This team needs a leader that is consistent.”

She and Azar work every day after practice on her shot.

“Her ability to see the court is night and day from last year,” Azar said. “Her offseason goal was to be able to handle the ball and see the court. It also speaks to her unselfishness.

“She’s hit her stride.

She’s the best Callie she can be in her senior year.

She’s done that as well as anyone we’ve had in our program.”

Weaver admits to bias but is sure she couldn’t have become this player anywhere else.

“There’s no way,” Weaver said emphatically. “Yes, it is incredible basketball and you get pushed in so many aspects, but beyond that, I mean, we watch the ‘Bachelorette’ at her house on Monday nights.

“Her desire is for you to be the best basketball player you can be but also to leave here and be the best possible person you

can be. That’s why they push us. It teaches you determination and purpose.”

When Weaver leaves, it won’t be to further her basketball career. She could have played in college, but after deep introspection, realized that’s not what she is meant to do.

“It was one of the hardest decisions I think I’ve ever made,” Weaver said. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do so you want to give yourself that option. I worked all the way through junior year of AAU and I thought about it over the summer.”

Talking it through with her parents, Weaver came to terms with there being a different path for her.

“I love this game,” Weaver said. “I’ve played it my entire life and it’ll always be a part of who I am. This place and this program will always be a huge part of who I am and why I am who I am.

“It was my decision and it was super hard with lots of tears. It’s very surreal now knowing every game counts and every moment matters. It’s emotional and it was a very, very hard decision for me. I can’t even think about it. Not yet.”

Weaver hopefully has two more games to play for Wesleyan, a name she cherishes seeing on the front of her jersey.

“For all the people out there who know the Mikayla Coombs of the world and the Katie Frerkings, don’t miss out on the Callie Weavers because we couldn’t do what we did this year without her on the court,” Azar said.

Lanier

our third-grade (Gwinnett Basketball League feeder team). We’re a Longhorn community, a Longhorn nation. They’ve really embraced me.

“Now it kind of seems silly that I didn’t think (the varsity was capable of a Final Four run) because they’re such a great community and such a great team. I can’t say enough about them.”

This year’s veteran team definitely came up with a big effort in Wednesday’s win, particularly seniors Mekala Fuller (16 points, four rebounds) and Kalen Surles (nine points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals) and junior Christabel Ezumah (nine points, 13 rebounds, two steals).

The payoff awaiting them at the end was definitely on the minds of the Longhorn veterans, especially the seniors, as they battled through a tough defensive struggle with the visiting Red Terrors (26-5).

“It means a lot,” said Fuller, who was one of five seniors — along with Surles, Nala Lawrence, Mya Williams and Taylor Stanley — who have played varsity since their freshman season. “We’ve been working for this since eighth grade. We’re always thinking about making it to make it to

state, and we’re just on the road to it. We’re doing it one game at a time. It just means a lot to us.”

Slater had a simpler way of putting it.

“These kids are winners, and winners win,” Slater said.

The Longhorns current run is historic, with their school single-season record for wins now increased to 27 and the program’s first Final Four appearance in just its seventh varsity season and ninth season since the school opened in 2010.

In addition, it also marks a gradual progression of improvement since the senior class’ freshman season, going from 10-17 that first year to 15-10 as sophomores to 22-7 as juniors a year ago.

But there is still plenty ahead to accomplish with the semifinals ahead Saturday, though it won’t be against a Forest Park (274) team that has scored some impressive wins this season both outside and inside the state of Georgia, including a 28-point win in the season opener over Norcross. “(Any opponent is) really, really good at this point,” Slater said. “Nobody that’s left is a bad team. So for us, it’s going to be a lot of late-night film and it’s going to be a lot of preparation. But again, our girls are up for the challenge.”

Lanier celebrates the girls basketball win in the state quarterfinals Wednesday. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

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FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS INVITATION TO BID RFP NO: PWUP 19-04 VETERAN’S PARK Location: 160 North Norcross Tucker Rd, Norcross, GA. 30071 Proposals for the Veteran’s Park Project will be received by the City of Norcross at the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks, 345 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 Friday, March 22, 2019 by 3:00pm. Any proposals received after the designated closing time will be returned unopened.

Veteran’s Park is located at 160 North Norcross Tucker Rd, Norcross, GA. 30071.

The site work for Veteran’s Park includes demolition of trees and existing concrete sidewalk. Proposed construction includes concrete paving, brick paving, granite walls, metal sculptures, guardrail, handrails, striping and landscaping. Construction documents have been prepared and provided attached.

Please see full details at the following link: http:// www.norcrossga.net/bids. aspx?bidID=98 An original and one (1) paper copy a total of two (2) plus 1 copy of the proposal on CD in PDF or other electronic format of the proposal shall be submitted in sealed envelopes/packages addressed to Mary Beth Bender, Public Works, Utilities & Parks, City of Norcross and marked Veteran’s Park– PWUP 19-04.

Proposers desiring information for use in preparing proposals may obtain a set of such documents from the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks Office, 345 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 Telephone (678) 4212069 or copies of the RFP NO: PWUP 19-04 requirements may also be obtained by sending an email request to Melissa Zeigler at melissa. zeigler@norcrossga.net.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The City further reserves the right to award the contract to the proposer whose proposal best complies with the RFP NO: PWUP 19-04 requirements.

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

902-589411, 3/1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the “2018 CDBG Pecan Road Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements Project” will be received by the City of Loganville at Loganville City Hall – 4895 Hwy. 81 North, Loganville, Ga. 30052, until 3:00 PM local time on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Any bid received after said time and date will not be accepted by the City. This project has CDBG funding sources and therefore services provided must comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local Government statutory and regulatory requirements.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal Form, Form of Agreement, Drawings, Specifications, Bid forms, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Bidders Qualifications Forms, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: (1) McFarland-Dyer & Associates, Inc. (MDA), 4174 Silver Peak Parkway, Suwanee, Georgia 30024.

Contact: Kevin D. Whigham, P.E. (770) 932-6550 email: kwhigham@gomda.net; (2) National Association of Minority Contractors, 1142 Main Street, Forest Park, Georgia 30297, info@ namc-atl.org. Contact: Mr. Billy Freeman, Jr. (404) 304-5967, bfreeman@techniqueconcrete.com, Mr. Arthur J. Queen (404) 2889521, ajqueen@egmatlana. com; and (3) Hispanic Contractors Association GA, 2750 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30341. Contact: Ms. Maricielo Fuller (404) 229-8070, mfuller@georgiahca.org.

All Bidders must be registered with MDA 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 MDA. Entities that do not obtain Bid Documents from this source will not receive addenda and/or clarifications directly from MDA. Bidders relying on plan rooms or other services to obtain Bid Documents, rather than obtaining them directly from the source are doing so at their own risk. Copies of the Documents and specifications will be provided in Electronic Format and can be obtained by contacting MDA to be placed on the Bidder’s List. Electronic Copies will be made available on MDA’s FTP website or sent by email at no charge. If hard copies are required, there is a nonrefundable cost for each set of plans and specifications of $ 150.00 (cash or check).

SCOPE OF WORK The Work to be completed for this Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, earthwork, construction operations, details, supervision and coordination of all trades, utility suppliers, governmental inspections and approvals to complete the construction, installation, and coordination for the City of Loganville “2018 CDBG Pecan Road Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements Project” as follows: The Scope of Work for this project will include installation of curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm sewer pipes and structures, concrete flumes with single wing catch basin tops, ditch regrading, and driveway apron replacement along the entire length of Pecan Road (approx. 3,400 L.F. +/-) measured from edge of pavement/traffic lane at Brand Road to the edge of pavement/traffic lane at Line S i hi h City Limits o

Street within the City Limits of Loganville, Georgia.

Work along Pecan from Brand Road to Line Street includes installing 24” curb and gutter along the west side of the existing road.

Contractor shall sawcut straight edge along edge of pavement for curb and gutter installation Any broken areas of existing asphalt pavement shall be filled 6” of 3000 PSI Concrete and 2” of 12.5 mm Superpave Asphalt Pavement between existing edge of pavement and gutter line. Storm Sewer Pipe and structures will be added between Stations 5+00 and 14+65 to collect stormwater and drain to existing creek.

Single Wing Catch Basin (SWCB) Tops with Concrete Flumes will be added in various locations along the entire length of Pecan Road to collect stormwater from the road and drain into either the new storm system or newly graded ditch as illustrated on the Drawings. SWCB w/ concrete flumes will extend underneath new 5’ concrete sidewalk with 2’ grassed Sod strip that will be installed along the west side of Pecan Road.

All existing driveways and pipes are to be demolished and replaced as illustrated on the Drawings. Existing driveway pipes are being replaced with storm sewer system that will be backfilled and all areas will drain to curb and gutter at road. Where no storm sewer system is being installed existing ditch is to be regraded to accommodate new concrete flumes and positively drain to storm structures as indicated on the drawings.

Two (2) existing 24”x 36” RCP pipes for creek crossing at Station 8+50 will be extended for the new improvements. Contractor shall design build new Concrete Headwall and Apron as illustrated on the Drawings to accommodate RCP pipe extensions and new incoming storm sewer pipes which enter from both sides of creek. Provide Engineered Shop Drawing Submittal for review and approval by City and/or Engineer. Install new DOT Guardrail and handrail between sidewalk and new concrete headwall as indicated on the Drawings.

Grading work required at #4400 and #4401 Kingsgate Cove will require removal of existing Leyland Cypress Trees and Tree Shrubs. Contractor shall install (5) new 6’ tall Leyland Cypress Trees and Tree Shrubs in kind at #4401 Kingsgate Cove as illustrated on the Drawings.

Contractor shall install Tree Shrubs in kind at #4400 Kingsgate Cove as illustrated on the Drawings. Contractor shall document and photograph quantity and type of Tree Shrub plant material to be replaced and coordinate with property owners for final location of all plantings.

ADD ALTERNATES: Add Alternate #1: Existing 12’ CMP cross drain pipe located at Station 0+40 near intersection of Brand Road will be demolished and replaced with new 18” RCP pipe, curb inlet and safety end section headwall.

Add Alternate #2: Existing 48’ CMP cross drain pipe located at Station 15+50 will be demolished and replaced with new 48” RCP pipe. Existing Drop Inlets on either side of road are to be rebuilt to accommodate grades of existing and proposed ditches. All undermined eroded areas are to be repaired and fill material compacted and stabilized to prevent future erosion.

Add Alternate #3: Existing 18’ CMP cross drain pipe located at Station 34+00 near intersection of Line Street will be demolished and replaced with new 18” RCP pipe.

Storm Sewer extensions, safety end section headwall and new junction box are to be installed to accommodate upstream drainage for new 18” RCP cross drain pipe. Downstream end will receive new safety end section headwall. Existing ditch downstream of Pecan Road and Line Street intersection will be regraded to drain to existing drop inlet at nearest downstream driveway. Existing drop inlet top shall be rebuilt to accommodate new ditch grades. Existing Double Wing Catch Basin (DWCB) located in Phenomenal Auto Center Parking Lot adjacent to newly regraded ditch is to be rebuilt and undermined eroded area repaired.

All Add Alternate cross drain pipe replacement and other improvements described above require concrete asphalt pavement patches with 9.5 mm Superpave Asphalt Topping repair.

All improvements are to be performed within the rightof-way unless otherwise illustrated on the Drawings.

Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Drainage Easements are being acquired for all improvements and grading outside of existing right-of-way limits.

Right-of-way limits vary along the entire length of Pecan Road.

All existing driveways shall be demolished and replaced as illustrated on the Drawings including pipe replacement. New concrete driveway aprons and driveways shall be installed flush with existing pavement along Pecan Road and flush with existing driveways.

Contractor is responsible for all earthwork, import and export to install new C&G, concrete sidewalk, ditch regrading, and storm drainage improvements to complete scope of work and shall be included in his Lump Sum Bid at no additional cost to the Owner.

Contractor is responsible for all materials and costs required to adjust/raise and/ or relocate any sewer manholes, storm inlet tops, fire hydrants, water valves, water meters or other utilities to be outside of or flush with new sidewalk.

All mailboxes to be relocated, demolished, replaced or if damaged during scope of work improvements shall be replaced in kind. Contractor shall document, photograph, and/or record existing conditions.

All landscaping, shrubs and t demolished outside the R

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trees demolished outside the Right-of-Way limits of property owner’s frontage shall be replaced in kind. Contractor shall document, photograph, and/or record existing conditions. Contractor shall coordinate with property owner for replacement landscaping items. Contractor to minimize disturbance and only clear landscaping and/or brush required to complete scope of work.

All disturbed areas including 2’ grassed strip between sidewalk and C&G shall be permanently stabilized with Ds4 – Sod as illustrated on the Drawings.

City of Loganville requires that Contractor shall notify all property owners impacted by the project along Pecan Road by written notice and signage two weeks prior to start of construction.

One lane of traffic and access to residential driveways must be maintained at all times. Traffic Safety devices such as signage, barricades, etc., and the protection of the public-at-large, and the Contractor’s personnel is part of this contract and is the Contractor’s sole responsibility. The Contractor will have One-hundred eighty (180) consecutive calendar days from the “Notice to Proceed” to finish and complete the project.

All materials and appurtenances required to complete this Scope of Work is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be provided in his overall Bid. The Contractor must be an approved Contractor with the City of Loganville. A complete list of materials should be included in the Contractor’s overall Bid. Successful Bidder will be required to submit a schedule of values upon acceptance of his Bid. Bidder will prepare Asphalt prices for bid based on the current GDOT Asphalt Cement Price Index listed at the time of bid opening.

The successful Contractor’s pay request will list the current GDOT Asphalt Cement Price Index at the time of purchase. The difference in price between the GDOT Asphalt Cement Price Index at bid and at purchase will either be a change order to the Contractor or a Credit to the Owner. The GDOT Asphalt Cement Price Index is in accordance with Special Provision 109 (dated 2008), Section 400.5.01 Adjustments, the asphalt price index for the month of the Letting posted on the Georgia Department of Transportation Website. *Only if required for fill material between existing edge of pavement and new curb and gutter installation.

Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and any technicalities, and to reject any or all bids. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at Loganville City Hall, 4895 Hwy. 81 North, Loganville, Ga. 30052 at 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, March 14, 2019. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend this conference. Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and any technicalities, and to reject any or all bids. All questions concerning this project shall be submitted in writing by fax or email to McFarland-Dyer & Associates, Inc. (Owner’s Representative – Kevin D. Whigham, P.E.) 4174 Silver Peak Parkway, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, phone number 770-932-6550, fax number 770-932-6551 or email kwhigham@GoMDA.net no later than Wednesday, March 20, 2019 by 5:00 PM. All quantities and measurements are approximate. Contractor shall visit the Site and determine his own quantities for bidding this project. Existing grades of ditch and road shall be maintained except as otherwise indicated in the Bid Documents, Drawings, and Specifications to direct stormwater towards the proposed and existing storm inlets, ditch and creek as illustrated on the Drawings.

Contractor is responsible for verifying all quantities required to complete the scope of work for this project.

Contractor is responsible for all earthwork quantities required to grade and/or backfill all proposed storm pipe, storm structure, and ditch regrading operations to complete the scope of work for this project. All costs associated with haul off or haul in of earthwork materials shall be included in the Contractor’s overall Bid at no additional cost to the Owner.

Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements regarding conditions of employment and minimum wage rates to be paid on this project, and that the contractor and subcontractor must comply with all Federal, State, and Local requirements. Minority and female owned firms are encouraged to participate in this (partially) Federally funded project. Procurement will be in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 2 CFR 200.318326. Potential respondents are particularly called to the requirements of Title VI; Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 24 CFR 570.602; and Executive Order 11246–Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

A Portion of the Work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S. C. 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-and very-low income persons particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. For more information on Section 3, contact the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity representative of HUD at (404) 331-5001, Ext. 2473. Neither th United States nor any of i

the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party of any contract awarded pursuant to this invitation to bid.

By: Honorable Rey Martinez, Mayor City of Loganville, Georgia 902-588311, 2/22,3/1,8,15

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE Shreeji Enterprises Inc., DBA Twenty Nine Package Store, located at 4132 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047. Shreeji Enterprises is owned by Brijesh Patel and Himanshubhai Patel and are applying for an Alcohol License, in the City of Lilburn, for retail sales of Liquor, Beer and Wine. Brijesh Patel located in 3595 Long Lake Dr., Douglasville, GA 30135.

Himanshubhai Patel located in 510 marble Springs Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047.

904-589209, 3/1

NAME CHANGES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Civil Action File No.: 19-A01102-8 In re the Name Change of: Natasha Bree Richards Petitioner.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT An action was filed in the Superior court of Gwinnett County on February 6, 2019, to change the Petitioner’s name from: Natasha Bree Richards to Natasha Katia Horrible Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objection before the final judgment is ordered in this case.

Dated: 02-06-19 -s- Natasha Richards Petitioner Pro Se Natasha Richards 296 Pine Street Unit 10 Lilburn, GA 30047 9 1 6 - 5 8 5 2 4 3 , 2/27,3/1,6,13,20

ELECTION NOTICES The polling location for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL CIUDAD DE SUGAR HILL, GEORGIA A LOS VOTANTES CALIFICADOS DE LA CIUDAD DE SUGAR HILL, GEORGIA: Por la presente se notifica que el 19 de Marzo de 2019, se llevará a cabo una Elección Especial en el lugar de votación regular para las elecciones en la ciudad de Sugar Hill, que es el Sugar Hill Community Center, ubicado en el 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518. La Elección especial del 19 de Marzo de 2019 incluirá la siguiente pregunta: si la ciudad debe permitir y regular las ventas dominicales de licores destilados o bebidas alcohólicas por tragos de 11:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.

Los votantes que deseen permitir la venta de aguardientes destilados o bebidas alcohólicas por tragos los Domingos entre las 11:00 a.m. y las 12:30 p.m. votarán “SÍ”, y aquellos votantes que deseen prohibir la venta de aguardientes destilados o bebidas alcohólicas por tragos los Domingos entre las 11:00 a.m. y las 12:30 p.m. votarán “NO”. Las papeletas que se utilizarán en el las elecciones tendrán escrito o impreso sustancialmente lo siguiente: “[ ] SÍ [ ] NO ¿Deberá la autoridad gubernamental de la Ciudad de Sugar Hill, Georgia, estar autorizada para permitir y regular las ventas en domingo de licores destilados o bebidas alcohólicas por tragos de 11:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.? “ El lugar de votación de la ciudad de Sugar Hill, Georgia estará abierto desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta 7:00 pm. el día de las elecciones, Martes, 19 de Marzo de 2019.

917-589048, 3/1

PUBLIC HEARINGS ELECTION NOTICES CITY OF SUGAR HILL PUBLIC NOTICE LOGIC & ACCURACY TESTINGS OF ELECTION TABULATION SYSTEM Notice is hereby given, that on Friday, March 8, 2019, beginning at 10:00 a.m., there will be a public test of the election tabulation system to be used for the March 19, 2019, City of Sugar Hill Special Election. Said test to be conducted in City Hall, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia. All interested persons are invited to observe said test.

NOTICE OF COMPUTATION AND CANVASSING OF ELECTION RETURNS Pursuant to OCGA 21-2492, notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the March 19, 2019 election will take place in the Community Center, 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill, GA on March 19, 2019 beginning at 7:00 pm.

Jane Whittington Municipal Elections Superintendent CITY OF SUGAR HILL NOTICIA PÚBLICA PRUEBA DE LÓGICA Y PRECISIÓN DEL SISTEMA DE TABULACIÓN ELECTORAL Se da aviso, que el viernes 8 de Marzo de 2019, a partir de las 10:00 am, habrá una prueba pública del sistema de tabulación de elecciones que se utilizará para la Elección General de la Ciudad de Sugar Hill 19 Marzo de 2019. Dicho examen se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de la sala de arte de Sugar Hill, ubicado en el Ayuntamiento, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia. Todas las personas interesadas están invitadas a observar dicha prueba.

AVISO DE COMPUTACIÓN Y ESCRUTINIO DE DEVOLUCIONES ELECTORALES De acuerdo con la OCGA 21-2-492, se notifica que el cálculo y prospección de los votos emitidos en las elecciones 19 Marzo de 2019 Community Center, 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill, GA el 19 de Marzo, 2019 a partir de las 7:00 pm.

Jane Whittington Superintendente de Elecciones Municipales 917-589014, 3/1 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF SUGAR HILL, GEORGIA TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SUGAR HILL, GEORGIA: Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of March, 2019, a Special Election will be held at the regular polling place for elections in the City of Sugar Hill, which is the Sugar Hill Community Center, located at 1166 Church Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518. The March 19, 2019 Special Election shall include the following question: whether the city shall permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Voters desiring to allow the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages by the drink on Sundays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. shall vote “YES,” and those voters desiring to prohibit the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages by the drink on Sundays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. shall vote “NO.” The ballots to be used in the election shall have written or printed thereon substantially the following: “[ ] YES [] NO Shall the governing authority of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.?”

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LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE (WYAY) On February 13, 2019, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission for consent to assign the license for radio station WYAY, 106.7 MHz, Gainesville, Georgia, from Radio License Holdings LLC to Educational Media Foundation.

The officers, members, directors and other attributable parties to the assignor are Mary G. Berner, Andrew S. Hobson, Brian G. Kushner, Joan H. Gillman, Thomas H. Castro, Matthew C. Blank, David M. Baum, John F. Abbot, Richard S. Denning, Suzanne M. Grimes, Todd McCarty, Radio License Holdings LLC, Cumulus Network Holdings LLC, Cumulus Intermediate Holdings LLC, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc., Cumulus Media Intermediate Inc., Cumulus Media Inc., and SP Signal, LLC. SP Signal, LLC is controlled by SP Signal Manager, LLC, the sole member of which is Edward A. Mule.

The officers, directors and attributable interest holders of Educational Media Foundation are: Alan Mason, Mark Voltman, David Atkinson, Joseph Miller, Dean Stordahl, Walt Golembeski, Janet Cherry, Shaine Greishaber, Emil Kallina, Michael Lewis, and Mark Brannon.

A copy of the application and related materials are on file for public inspection at https://publicfiles.fcc. gov/about-station-profiles/ or during regular business hours at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 – 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554.

928-588391, 2/27,3/1,6,8 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 505 BUFORD DR STE L, LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30045 (Yr/Make) 2012 YAMAHA FZ-8 N VIN# JYARN27E9CA001924 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date)02/20/19.

928-588266, 2/27,3/6

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Notice is hereby given that the following rooms will be sold at online auction on Uhaul Co of Atl Ga, will sell under the contractual landlords lien process by online auction on the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods.

The auction will be held on March 11, 2019 starting at 8:30a.m.

3653 Memorial Dr Dec Ga, 30032 404-286-9752 776028 Corrisa Brown 1272 776028 PHUOC LAMB V020 776028 Jonathan Rosser 1192 776028 natalia green 1172 776028 anthony mitchell 2327 776028 Onitsha Shaw 1401 776028 syreeta hose 2405 776028 Kendell Carson V023 776028 Leon bennett V018 776028 kwontavious sherman 1088 776028 Kimiesha Tyler 1102 776028 darren robinson 1472 776028 WHO ROOM 2331 776028 syreeta hose 2233 776028 JENNIFER STEPHENS 1106 776028 Britian Price 2318 776028 Wendell Jenkins 1223 776028 j i

justin mateen WHO ROOM Adahi Santos Eric Allums Francine 1191 WHO ROOM

2885 Clairmont Rd Ne Atl Ga, 30329 404-315-0681 776034 STEVEN COX B317 776034 Sharae Lebeau B027 776034 george denham A321 776034 tim orsini A383 776034 ryan norman E006 2175 Piedmont Rd Ne At Ga, 30324 776035 duane styka A502 776035 DAVID ALBERT C001 776035 denise smith A310 776035 CHARLES IRVING B402 776035 ADITYA PATEL B217 776035 alexis perry B310 776035 Sydney Simmons A565 776035 Jeffrey Whitmore A106 776035 lavell bowen C219 2951 Ne Expwy Chamblee Ga, 30341 770-458-8353 776058 JOANA DRUMMOND 1833 776058 GAYLA WILLIAMS 1105 776058 Mechiko Presley 1805 4374 Thurman Rd Forest Park Ga, 30297 404-3663620 776054 JORGE PACHECO 1514 776054 Joy Cranfield 1111 776054 taniesha weems 1405 776054 Anthony Watson 1614 776054 Brandon Lewis 1201 776054 Anthony Watson 1506 776054 MALISSA LITTLE 1138 2866 Forrest Hills Dr Sw Atl Ga, 30315 404-768-0781 776060 Jessica Goodman 3167 776060 Rosie Holder 3120 776060 Donna Bailey 0181 776060 Kendrick Norwood 0183 776060 Terrence Laney Jr 3190 776060 dennis woodberry 0132 776060 Cathey Oduro 3015 776060 Kevin Loucas 0202 776060 eddie edwards 0186 300 Peters St Sw Atl Ga, 30313 404-681-0502 776053 t e e e r i c a broughton 3203 776053 system Use 4311 776053 Asia Kelly 6179 776053 Jarrell Mosley 4628 776053 TREINTON GRIMES 6462 776053 Karon Mitchell 4926 776053 Heard Chappell 3095 776053 Scott Johnson 2213 776053 ANTHONY HUDSON 3027 776053 Alfonso Smith 6646 776053 deborah davis 2321 776053 JAMES JACKSON 4414 776053 Greg Armstong 0107 776053 WILLIAMS ADLER 1406 776053 ford howard 4909 776053 Greg Armstong 0109 776053 chadric huff 4975 776053 JAMES JACKSON 4426 776053 Kenneth Wilcox 6459 776053 Leon Hinds 6327 776053 Asia Kelly 3136 776053 VICTOER GRANDISON 1410 776053 Jerome Robinson 3211 776053 deborah jackson 2215 776053 MARY WADLEY 4878 776053 Heard Chappell 3006 776053 DOLNNEL HILLIARD 1508 776053 Shaquan Shabazz 1009 776053 Artavious Love 3145 776053 Robert Nichols 4806 776053 D Y L A N BROUGHTON 6565 776053 WILLIE LOCKETT 4515 776053 travis wright 2620 776053 KYLE TOROK 3004 776053 Jeffery Hickson 4429 776053 JASMINE SHAW 6432 776053 guy nugent 1106 776053 elvis soto 1815 776053 Dianne Adams 6057 4540 Washington Rd College Park Ga, 30337 404763-0000 776084 tabia jackson 1184 776084 Alvin Vereen 1163 776084 J E N E I C E ROBY 1189 776084 chanta jackson 0928 776084 Montavious Griggs 1160 776084 ydreekcous battle 1156 776084 Francine Simon 0828 776084 Leila Sewell 1143 776084 BRITTANY COBBS-JONES 0201 776084 Gwendolyn Davis 0454 929-589203, 3/6,13

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 BLUE RIDGE MB, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C36 WDBHM36E8SF228628 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 4JGBF7BE2BA690142 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON MARCH 13, 2019 AT 10 AM. AT 4405 PAXTON LN SW LILBURN, GA 30047 *8045, 46 929-588304, 2/22,3/1

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 ARTISTIC ENTERPRISES, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 2010 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT WVWMN7AN4AE536301 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON MARCH 13, 2019 AT 10 AM. AT 963-C BUFORD DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 *8044 929-588305, 2/22,3/1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction on 03/14/2019 at 12:00PM at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Extra Space Storage 3942 Us-78 Snellville, GA 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit # Name: Items storing: 479 Christia Swearingen household furniture 140 Stacy R. Walton furniture, household goods 209 Erin Rahaim Clothes, shoes, pictures 210 Gilmer Phillips furniture, household items 351 maria wyatt clothes 407B Tony Richardson Boxes 724 Joy Hopson boxes, bags, totes 740 Crystal Watkins boxes 339 Tiffany Stephenson household goods 733 Elmond Bute Household Goods 482 Rabiah Mahmoud requested 10x10 shelves store items 306 Amy Denise Bell Household Goods 407 Latonya Prentiss-Johnson Household Goods 188 Pam Simmons long term-c.c 1 bedroom set-2 sofas- deep freezer and garage items clothes coolershort term3 bedroom sets- sectional- kitchen tableclothes 3 tv stands Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-588294, 2/22,3/1

2008 Cadillac Escalade 1GYFK63898R187717 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 WDDHF8HB1AA251035 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BN51H4JR213955 1998 Winnebago Brave 3FCMF53G7VJA27899 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II SALTY12421A290953 2009 Pontiac G6 1G2ZH57N494100143 2003 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11E73C117336 2007 Honda Fit JHMGD38427S064226 2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S 19UYA42751A033011 *** Manufacturer Buyback *** 1999 GMC Savana 1GDHG31R7X1042095 2000 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL1864YH592014 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 2CNDL13F256098523 2007 Ford E-250 1FTNE24LX7DA00811 1981 Stingray Mercruiser PNYD0353M81L 2000 Home Made Utility Trailer T961184 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZS51F86F126896 2001 Toyota Sequoia 5TDBT48A71S014934 2007 GMC Acadia 1GKER13777J161187 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton WVWAF03D058003345 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDS13S372109444 2002 Ford Expedition 1FMRU17W72LA90210 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWSF71K17M022898 2000 Volvo S80 YV1TS94D7Y1143634 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNEC13V92R317694 2005 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E55C802109 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZB5E10BF196319 *** REBUILT *** 2013 Mazda Mazda3 JM1BL1TF1D1768785 *** SALVAGE *** 1998 GMC Sonoma 1GTCS1941W8540387 1992 Chevrolet C1500 1GCDC14Z8NZ145930 2003 Hyundai Elantra KMHDN45D63U513106 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 1G2WP52KX2F285151 1997 Honda Civic 2HGEJ6445VH118973 2004 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL46X94N245885 2002 Ford F-150 1FTRX17W72NB83759 2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4M2ZU86WX4UJ24405 2004 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K44U817329 2004 Audi A4 WAULC68E34A230135 *** REBUILT *** 2003 Kia Sorento KNDJD733735076765 2010 Ford Focus 1FAHP3EN8AW162175 1995 GMC 4000 J8DB4B1K4S7012606 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport JA4LS21H43J017139 1998 Honda Civic 1HGEJ8244WL131779 2004 Honda Civic 2HGES16364H622516 2005 Pontiac G6 1G2ZG528554155411 2006 Mercury Mariner 4M2YU56Z96KJ04746 2003 Infiniti G35 JNKCV51E13M332952 2003 Honda Pilot 2HKYF18523H567289 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 2C8GF68485R262707 929-587854, 2/22,3/1,8

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart #564, 3494 Gwinnett Place Drive, Duluth, GA 30096, to satisfy a lien on March 14, 2019 at approx.

2:00PM at www.storagetreasures.com: #1139 Justin Fisher, #1142 Thurleston Lic., #1143 Thurleston Lic., #1152 La-kesha Small, #1196 Troy Pasterino, #2076 Chelsea Marshall, #2091 Cathalina Chavez, #2100 Rosemary “Vikki” Brown, #2119 Terrance Hughes, #3188 Esther Ahiafor, #3196 Karen Denise Price 929-589310, 3/1,8

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain GA. 30087 770-469-5363 March 14, 2019 2:00 PM Unit Name Description 325 Shawn Campbell house hold furniture 161 Constant Tucker boxes 500A Jorge Campos Jr. house hold goods 4 wheeler 291 Stacey Stone house hold goods 367 Peter Smith house hold goods 512 Yareli Dominguez house hold goods 519A Xavier Cole clothes tv etc…

273 Torone Ezechiels bed dresser boxes chair night stand chest of draws 319 Sultan Muhammad house hold goods 374 Renee White trailer and 4/bedroom home Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-586407, 2/22,3/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain GA. 30087 770-469-5363 March 14, 2019 2:00 PM Unit Name Description 325 Shawn Campbell house hold furniture 161 Constant Tucker boxes 500A Jorge Campos Jr. house hold goods 4 wheeler 291 Stacey Stone house hold goods 367 Peter Smith house hold goods 512 Yareli Dominguez house hold goods 519A Xavier Cole clothes tv etc…

273 Torone Ezechiels bed dresser boxes chair night stand chest of draws 319 Sultan Muhammad house hold goods 374 Renee White trailer and 4/bedroom home Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-586408, 2/22,3/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.680.3520 March 14, 2019 1:00 PM The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

F134 – Monique Brown – Dresser, Mattress, Totes.

Cooler, Mirror, Headboard, Lamp O111 – Carlos Benson – Dresser, Mattress, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Fan D105 – Sophia Phillip – Couch, Dresser, Mattress, Bags, Boxes, Suitcase, Fan, Rug M108 – David Wood – Mattress, Table, Dryer, Washer, Bags, Books, Boxes, Totes, Chair H134 – Angel Gouby – Bed, Chair, TV, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Lamps, Suitcases J106 – Tiffany White–Chair, Couch, Mattress, table, Bags, Totes, Toys N112 – Letetia Humphries – Chair, Microwave, Bags, Boxes, Clothes, Computer, Plants O125 – Carlos Benson – Bicycle, Boxes, Totes, Fan, Suitcase I116 – Morgan Wright – Chair, Couch, Washer, Boxes, Suitcase H109 – David Hinton–Mattress, Boxes, Totes, Rugs L106–Cecile Chapman – Chair, Bags, Boxes, Lawn Chairs, Suitcase I123 – Kenneth Stephens – Dresser, Washer, Boxes, Totes, Organ H141 – Linnon Parker – Bed, Mattress, Bags, Bicycle, Boxes, Pictures, Totes, Speakers, Tools N103 – Scott Dix – Bags, Boxes, Totes, Chair N116 – Thomas Colley – Totes, Power Tools, Tools Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-587119, 2/22,3/1

LIVE AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #1799 530 Athens Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052 March 14, 2019 @ 11:00am Craig Griffin Unit A130 house hold items. furniture Ashley Mitchell Unit A174 couch boxes and totes Brian Young Unit C135 2 bedroom, boxes, washer/ dryer Chris Cosby Unit A158 household goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-587634, 2/22,3/1 MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH 2019@ 1:00PM 2009 Cadillac SRX 1GYEE437990120653 2009 BMW 328i WBAPH73579A172473 2008 BMW 535i WBANW13578CZ79394 2007 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZT58F17F271606 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WC583681202380 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 1GCCS196358103796 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNEK13R0WJ334779 2007 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZT58F87F118415 2008 Chevrolet Aveo KL1TD66648B249246 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 2C8GM68455R353732 1999 Dodge Durango 1B4HR28YXXF593997 2010 Dodge Charger 2B3CA3CV4AH128405 2006 Ford Explorer 1FMEU63E56UB20748 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMRU1561YLA52810 1999 Ford Ranger 1FTYR14V4XTA83039 2003 Ford F150 1FTRX17W53NB27367 2006 Ford Ranger 1FTYR10U96PA68394 2005 Honda Civic 1HGES26735L012005 2004 Honda Accord 3HGCM56354G702334 2001 Honda Accord 1HGCG56461A024588 2003 Honda Civic 2HGES267X3H545334 2006 Kawasaki ZX636 JKBZXJD166A004137 2009 Kia Spectra KNAFE221395620352 2001 Mazda B2500 4F4YR12C71TM11070 2003 Mazda Tribute 4F2CZ06143KM51458 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 WDBRF52H57F910450 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 WDBUF56J46A882448 2008 Mercedes GL450 4JGBF71E98A335088 2009 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AB36F29E003653 2004 Nissan 350Z JN1AZ34E44M155038 1999 Toyota 4Runner JT3HN87R4X9023198 2002 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E32Z618384 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K1XU569310 2003 Volkswagen GTI 9BWDE61J734021671 929-588092, 2/22,3/1,8 NOTICE 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 MARCH 09, 2019. 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 09 MARZO 2019 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www.swsatlanta.com 2013 Toyota Camry 4T1BF1FKXDU244741 2008 Cadillac Escalade 1

NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, MARCH 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Year Make Model VIN 1 2016 Yamaha Motor Corp.

YFM700 5 Y 4 A M 8 6 Y8GA102565 2 2014 Utility Scooter L8YTCAPF4EYC14801 3 2008 Dodge Dakota 1D7HE22K28S501783 4 2003 Ford Windstar 2FMZA51473BB24221 5 2007 Honda Civic 1HGFA16527L056516 6 2003 Infiniti I35 JNKDA31A73T107006 7 2002 Audi A 4 WAULT68E32A115306 8 2013 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB7AP2DL620038 9 2001 Honda Accord 1HGCG16591A028250 10 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNET13H772232458 11 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 1D7HA18N64S514778 12 2010 Honda Accord 5KBCP3F88AB015678 13 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 2D4GP44LX7R254968 14 1996 Ford Ranger 1FTCR15X9TPA07037 15 2011 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF5EK3B1174564 16 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZT58N78F106930 17 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG5662YA140723 18 2008 Subaru Legacy 4S3BL616X87202708 19 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage 2FTRX17284CA69355 20 2003 Chevrolet Ta h o e 1GNEK13Z73R184182 21 2006 Ford F-150 1FTRF12WX6NA14447 22 2002 Toyota Celica JTDDR32T720123426 23 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 2C4GM48L35R367514 24 2005 Hyundai XG350 KMHFU45E95A422159 25 1997 Nissan Maxima JN1CA21D8VT830435 26 2015 Infiniti Q50 JN1BV7AR9FM410302 27 2003 BMW 745Li WBAGN63433DR09944 28 1996 Motor Coach Industries Bus 1M8PDMTAXTP048360 29 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada 1GHDT13W4X2709862 30 2016 Utility Scooter LYDY3TBB1G1500119 31 2005 Yamaha Motor Corp.

YFM350 J Y 4 A H12Y65C009988 32 2012 Honda Insight JHMZE2H57CS002517 33 1974 Ford F-150 F14BNAH2247 34 1995

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34 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 W D B E A34E4SC262839 35 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4T1BB46K89U068972 36 2015 Nissan Ve r s a 3N1CN7AP3FL932338 37 2002 Audi A 4 WAUJC68E32A135465 38 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 3D7MX48C57G706847 39 Utility 4-Wheeler 1PS7F16110225 40 2018 Utility Scooter LL0TCAPH1JY104253 41 2008 Saturn Outlook 5GZER33758J288821 42 2007 Dodge Caliber 1B3HB28B87D133950 43 1998 Acura 3.0 CL 19UYA2259WL000625 44 1994 Toyota Corolla JT2AE04B0R0085901 45 1993 Honda Civic 2HGEH2351PH511578 46 2004 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11DX4C100930 47 2002 BMW X 5 5UXFA53502LP34620 48 2006 Honda Odyssey 5FNRL38766B459318 49 2002 Chevrolet Blazer 1GNCS13W72K119904 50 1994 Honda Civic 1HGEJ2126RL028896 51 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZU53806F179987 52 1997 Honda CR-V JHLRD1858VC026890 53 2014 Acura T L 19UUA8F38EA009210 54 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis 2MEFM74WX2X663875 55 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 2MEHM75W14X634081 56 2000 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K3YU736901 57 2006 BMW 750Li WBAHN83596DT34990 58 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K2XU470379 59 2007 Scion t C JTKDE177370165071 60 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R JKAEXMJ139DA29365 61 2008 Nissan Altima 1N4AL21E78C151869 62 2010 Toyota Corolla 2T1BU4EE5AC413595 63 2002 Honda Civic 1HGEM22682L046251 64 2004 Pontiac Sunfire 1G2JB12F847133290 65 2003 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D73C242070 66 2004 Ford Focus 1FAFP34394W187310 67 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AK15F677249642 68 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 J 4 G 248S6YC311717 69 1998 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR18E4WZ091985 70 2005 Scion Scion XA JTKKT624350128395 71 2005 Honda Accord LX 1HGCM56405A113250 72 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GR48K05C697350 73 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16Z84G299786 74 2006 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K16U733441 75 2005 Toyota Tundra 5TBRT34155S467060 76 2014 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB7AP0EY262426 77 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1GCEC19T05Z155439 78 2011 Nissan Juke JN8AF5MV6BT010107 79 2006 Toyota Highlander JTEDP21A660097757 80 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 3GNVKEE09AG241677 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMYU70E41UB01771 929-588111, 2/22,3/1

1N4AL11DX2C708945 20 2009 Dodge Avenger 1B3LC46B09N526201 21 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4M2EU37E98UJ11108 22 1995 Dodge Dakota 1B7FL26X8SW906690 23 2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4S2CK58W8Y4335335 24 2002 Lexus LS 430 JTHBN30F820086448 25 1995 Nissan Sentra 1N4AB41D2SC709933 26 2004 Ford Escape 1FMYU93174DA00281 27 1998 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E3WZ097852 28 1995 Buick LeSabre 1G4HP52L5SH438564 29 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3GCEC33J69G159102 30 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16TX1G171816 31 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 WDDHF8JB1CA656342 32 2007 Hyundai Sonata 5NPEU46F97H173803 33 1995 Toyota Camry 4T1SK11C1SU507739 34 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring K M H D B8AE5AU072550 35 1997 Honda Accord 1HGCD5604VA117394 36 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe KM8SB12B54U632770 37 2005 Kia Amanti KNALD124855056895 38 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet WVWCA0158HK005676 39 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM726X7A003893 40 2008 Hyundai Sonata 5NPET46F18H366421 41 2005 Honda Civic 1HGES16485L013232 42 2005 Honda Accord 1HGCM56415A074538 43 2005 Toyota Rav4 JTEGD20V850079172 44 1998 Toyota Sienna 4T3ZF13C5WU056649 45 1996 Toyota Camry 4T1BG12K5TU942725 46 2004 Honda Accord 1HGCM56824A123280 47 1998 Acura 3.0 CL 19UYA2259WL000625 48 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 1B7HC13Z91J261620 49 2004 Nissan 350Z JN1AZ34D54T152260 50 2002 Toyota Camry Solara 2T1CE22P02C003221 51 2001 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K11U872336 52 2004 Ford Taurus 1FAFP55S34A144418 53 2006 Mazda Mazda6 1YVHP80DX65M39759 54 2008 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K48U771541 55 2010 Ford Ranger 1FTKR1AD7APA40784 56 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZB5E02CF112140 57 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 3B7HC13Z2WG244151 58 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4A3AC34G7YE087525 59 1993 Nissan Sentra 1N4EB32A7PC727755 60 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT JA3BM54J9PY025888 61 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1VWAT7A30FC058448 62 2000 Volvo S70 YV1LS61J3Y2626220 63 2001 Honda Accord 1HGCG16541A009301 64 2005 Volkswagen J e t t a 3VWDF71K65M613847 65 1991 Honda Accord 1HGCB7651MA191397 66 2004 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D54C118333 67 2003 Dodge Neon 1B3ES56C53D248435 68 2004 Kia Optima KNAGD126245309856 69 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D55N434742 70 2006 Toyota Camry 4T1BF30K76U622294 71 2007 Dodge Caravan 2D4GP44L07R202829 72 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1G1PH5SC1C7390624 929-587325, 2/22,3/1

NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, MARCH 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Year Make Model VIN 1 2017 Toyota Corolla 2T1BURHE2HC783857 2 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 1GCDT13E778215666 3 2006 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D66L590984 4 2001 Acura MDX 2HNYD18271H532520 5 1999 Chrysler LHS 2C3HC56G1XH541595 6 2001 Mazda MPV JM3LW28G410194470 7 1998 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K9WU843335 8 2005 Chrysler Town and Country 1 C 4 G P45R15B101827 9 2001 Kia Optima KNAGD126615090525 10 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU83P11ZA17286 11 2008 Nissan Rogue JN8AS58T88W003865 12 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 1GTN1TEX9DZ133836 13 2000 Isuzu Trooper JACDJ58X8Y7J02287 14 2007 Ford Expedition 1FMFU15587LA52120 15 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1GCEK19T7XE128056 16 1998 Nissan 200SX 1N4AB42D5WC507348 17 2000 Ford Windstar 2FMZA5141YBC91214 18 2007 Mazda Mazda3 JM1BK12F771635781 19 2002 Nissan Altima

ZONINGS GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 The following Rezoning, Change-in-Conditions, 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.

CIC2019-00001, Applicant: Brand Partners, LP, Owner: M.D. Hodges Enterprises, Inc., Tax Parcel No. R7114 236, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned O-I, 2300 Block of Sever Road, 9.96 Acres. District 1/ Brooks SUP2019-00007, Applicant: Brand Partners, LP, Owner: M.D. Hodges Enterprises, Inc., Tax Parcel No. R7114 236, Application for a Special Use Permit in an O-I Zoning District for a Retirement Community (Independent Living), 2300 Block of Sever Road, 9.96 Acres.

District 1/Brooks SUP2019-00008, Applicant: Brand Partners, LP,

ZONINGS

FORECLOSURES

Owner: M.D. Hodges Enterprises, Inc., Tax Parcel No. R7114 236, Application for a Special Use Permit in an O-I Zoning District for Building Height Increase to 60 Feet, 2300 Block of Sever Road, 9.96 Acres. District 1/Brooks SUP2019-00005, Applicant: Mostafa Mahamud, Owner: Mostafa Mahamud, Tax Parcel No. R6220 015, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-75 Zoning District for Community Center and Cultural Facility (Buffer Reduction), 3300 Block of Laurel Oak Court, 3.79 Acres.

District 2/Ku RZR2017-00011, Applicant: Home South Communities, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: John T. Lamb, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7136 001, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2400 Block of Sunny Hill Road and 2500 Block of Morgan Road, 86.15 Acres. District 4/Fosque RZR2019-00002, Applicant: Embry Development Company, LLC, Owners: Sandra L. Kenerly and Sharon L. Davis, Co Executors of the Estate of Mack Thomas Lee, Jr., Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7104 029, R-100 to TND; Single-Family Subdivision, 1200 Block of Old Peachtree Road, 29.15 Acres. District 4/Fosque SUP2019-00012, Applicant: Gresham Landscape & Construction Inc., Owner: Gresham Landscape & Construction Inc., Tax Parcel No. R6125 106, Application for a Special Use Permit in a M-1 Zoning District for Automobile Repair and Body Shop, 4100 Block of Arcadia Industrial Circle, 1.01 Acres.

District 2/Ku SUP2019-00015, Applicant: Caliber Car Wash, Owner: McDonald Development Company, Tax Parcel No. R7124 022, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 Zoning District for Car Wash (Express Service), 900 Block of Old Peachtree Road and 1400 Block of Northbrook Parkway, 1.47 Acres.

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ney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: SunTrust Bank they can be contacted at (800) 443-1032 for Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Fatimah Ferebee or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 4629 Centurian Way View, Snellville, GA 30039.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed and (3) any right of redemption or other lien not extinguished by foreclosure.

SunTrust Bank as Attorney in Fact for Fatimah Ferebee.

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KYM CHERECK, CITY CLERK CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS 934-589305, 3/1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Peachtree Corners Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session to welcome new members at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia beginning at 6:00 PM and a public hearing at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia beginning at 7:00 PM on March 20, 2019 to consider the following items: V2019-001 Norcross Realty Holding, LLC. (continued from February 20, 2019) Request to reduce the required buffer between dissimilar zoning districts from 75’ to 10’ and to reduce the required minimum parking from 14 to 9 spaces to allow for construction of a new gas station and retail center at 5211 Buford Hwy. in Dist.

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FORECLOSURES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Fatimah Ferebee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., dated September 16, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 49082, Page 0212, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded July 15, 2015 in Book 53689, Page 0001 in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Five and 12/100 ($100,255.12) Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded July 25, 2018 in Book 56028, Page 744 in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen and 00/100 ($128,917.00) Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to SunTrust Bank by assignment recorded on November 17, 2011 in Book 51000 Page 719 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred TwentySeven Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Three and 0/100 dollars ($127,893.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Gwinnett County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on May 7, 2019, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 321 of the 4th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia, being Lot 25B, Block B, Millenium East Place Subdivision, Phase Two “B�, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 91, Pages 208-209 and revised plat recorded in Plat Book 92, Pages 219-220, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attor-

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, GWINNETT COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from ROMANE MOORE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, dated June 8, 2018, recorded June 13, 2018, in Deed Book 55943, Page 654 , Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four and 00/100 dollars ($220,924.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Gwinnett County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2019, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 339, OF THE 4TH DISTRICT. GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT 100, BLOCK A, ELLINGTON SPRINGS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 105, PAGES 154-155, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 4178 PALM DR, SNELLVILLE, GA 30039.

The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.

Said property will be sold on an “as-is� basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable); the right of redemption of any taxing authority; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is ROMANE MOORE, or tenants(s).

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan.

The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 3043 Townsgate Rd., Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361, Telephone Number: 1-866-549-3583.

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC as Attorney in Fact for ROMANE MOORE THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC, 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. PNY-1808115-4 Ad Run Dates 03/01/2019, 03/06/2019, 03/13/2019, 03/20/2019, 03/27/2019 rubinlublin.com/propertylisting 9 5 0 - 5 8 8 2 6 0 , 3/1,6,13,20,27

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Sunday Gwinnett Stripers Preseason Party — The team will host a free open house from noon to 3 p.m. at Coolray Field. Free hot dogs and sodas will be provided, and there will be a chance for self-guided tours along with many other activities. For a $20 donation to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, you can also take on-field batting practice. For more information, go to milb.com/gwinnett.

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Lao Street Foods 706 Grayson Highway, Suite 212, Lawrenceville 678-349-2855 www.laostreetfoods.com

The lemongrass sausage at Lao Street Foods is seasoned with lemongrass, Kaffir lime and bean thread noodle to give the meat a light, tropical flavor that is uniquely Lao. (Photos: Jay Jones)

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Owners: Alex and Davina Suwannakood Location: Lao Street Foods is located in the Village Shopping Center on Grayson Highway, one block south of Simonton Road in Lawrenceville.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Mondays and Tuesdays Atmosphere: Lao Street Foods is a casual restaurant with high-top tables fashioned from pallets and decor mindful of the environment. Much of the furnishings are made from recycled or repurposed materials. Photos cover the walls showing the many friends the Suwannakoods have made over the years traveling to music festivals and Buddhist temples in their food truck.

Lao Street Foods opened in December, but the restaurant has been in the making for nearly 20 years, starting with the street truck business Alex Suwannakood inherited from his parents.

The business started in 2001, with Alex Suwannakood’s parents traveling to Buddhist temples for

ON THE MENU Street Fare (small dishes) The menu items are traditional Lao street food that is similar to meals served by the restaurant’s food truck business and includes Lao chicken soup, lemongrass sausage, Kua Mee (Fried Noodles) and Papaya salad. ($7 each). Sticky rice is a traditional side ($3).

Bamboo Sticky Rice Laos is famous for its sticky rice and comes in a range of flavors and sizes. The rice is cooked and served in bamboo (the restaurant grows the bamboo at the family farm in North Georgia) ($8 to $12.50).

Drunken Noodles One of several Thai dishes available on the menu with a little Lao spin to the ingredients that are offered for diners not feeling too adventurous. Drunken Noodles has broad rice noodles with chicken and vegetables (tofu available) ($9.95).

celebration events, where they were known for their bamboo sticky rice and coconut rice pancakes.

“His mom always said that if you learn this one skill, you’ll always be able to go to the temples, so she tried to teach him all of it,” said Alex’s wife, Davina Suwannakood. “Alex would say, ‘I just want to share Lao food with the world.’”

Alex later appeared from the kitchen and said, “This is what my mom gave me.

If I didn’t do it, these recipes would fade away. I want to keep her recipes going.”

The truck, also called Lao Street Foods, traveled to music festivals across

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Davina said that with the food truck down for the winter, there was still a demand, so they decided to start a brick-and-mortar base. The plans are to have the truck out at festivals in the spring and summer and switch out cooking teams, which will allow staff to spend more time at home during the festival season.

“It’s fairly new, with no sign outside. You just have to know where you’re go-

Lao Street Foods is located on Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville south of Simonton Road. The restaurant is an offshoot of a food truck business and offers authentic Lao food.

ing,” Davina Suwannakood said. “And if you don’t know, it’s kind of funny.

Someone will call, ‘Hey, where are you guys at?’ I would say we’re in the same shopping center as Freda’s (next door Mexican restaurant). You’ll see the lights and the open sign, and that’s pretty much it.”

The majority of the menu is the same food served from the truck — “street fare” that includes lemongrass sausages, papaya salad, kua mee (fried noodles) and pieng gai (crispy chicken wings) for $7. The

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One dish, lad na, is a Lao-Chinese noodle dish covered in gravy that is standard street food in Laos.

The lad na ($14.95 as a combo) at Lao Street Foods includes wide rice noodles combined with chicken, shrimp, squid, Chinese broccoli and a peppery flavor. Tofu can be interchanged in most meals.

The dessert sampler ($12.95, serves two) presents mom’s famous coconut rice pancakes with mango, Lao gelato and imperial — also called forbidden — purple rice served in bamboo. It is so named because the purple rice was reserved for kings and, therefore, forbidden to commoners. The rice is sweet and matches well with mango.

Laotian cuisine is not as familiar in the United States as the food from a next-door neighbor, Thailand. Davina Suwannakood said the food traditions are close, but the tastes of each have a wide range.

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become somewhat Americanized as it has become more popular, Laos food is still very much down-home Southern-type food,” she said.

Lemongrass, ginger and garlic are used in Laotian cooking, along with native spices like kaffir lime and Lao basil. Shallots are used in place of onion and offer a more pungent flavor. Lao Street Foods prepares its food using traditional Lao methods, including blending spices with a mortar and pestle and cooking rice in bamboo shafts.

Meals are served on a ka toke, or raised platform tray.

Also, sticky rice is available as a side and is traditionally eaten by hand. Davina Suwannakood said Laotians are very proud of their sticky rice and it is a staple food back home.

“It’s something we’re known for because we eat it at every single meal,” she said.

Something you may not know: Lao Street Foods has a large social media following. It has more than 47,000 followers on Instagram and 11,900 followers on Facebook (@laostreetfoods).

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Gwinnett’s fourth annual Sip and Swine BBQ Festival invites families for two days of food and fun at Coolray Field today and Saturday.

Guests can enjoy food, drinks, live music and vendors at no cost for admission or parking from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

“The main source of fundraising at the heart of the festival is ideal for true fans of great Southern barbecue,” said Jim Lloyd, event organizer and CEO of Que Crew sponsor InsuranceHub. “Our People’s Choice judging represents a random sampling of nine different barbecue dishes presented by a variety of (professional) and backyard competition BBQ teams.”

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arts&entertainment Hudgens Center, Holtkamp partner UniverSoul Circus again to offer free gallery admission returns to Gwinnett

BY MADISON GREER

Staff Intern

The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning is renewing its partnership with Holtkamp Heating and Air to continue to give patrons free admission to galleries in 2019, the center recently announced.

“By offering free admission to our galleries, the Holtkamps have helped us eliminate barriers and

broaden our audience to include thousands of local attendees who would otherwise be unable to gain exposure to the arts,” said Ife Williams, executive director for The Hudgens Center. “Additionally, thanks to their heating and air efficiency expertise, we’ve saved thousands of dollars in utility costs that can now be put to good use for our non-profit mission of bringing the arts to all.”

In addition to free admission, the Holtkampsponsored tickets give attendees a $10 voucher for baked goods at Special Kneads and Treats Bakery in Lawrenceville, a nonprofit that gives employment to adults with special needs.

Holtkamp owners Matthew and Suzanne Holtkamp have been working with The Hudgens Center since 2017 and have a

strong commitment to the local arts community, Suzanne Holtkamp said.

“Our family has a deep love of the arts in Gwinnett County, and a thriving relationship with the Hudgens Center is important to us,” she said. “The organization brings the arts to community members of all ages and we’re thrilled to help everyone throughout Gwinnett gain free access to this world-class facility.”

BY MADISON GREER

Staff Intern

UniverSoul, hailed as America’s No. 1 Circus, will return to Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth from March 6 through 17 for its 2019 tour.

Headquartered in Atlanta, the circus is celebrating its 26th year of one-of-a-kind performances.

Attendees are promised incomparable live

entertainment including more than 11 acts combining circus arts, theatre and music from more than 13 countries.

This year’s lineup will be led by Ringmaster Lucky from South Africa and feature contortionists, skaters, daredevil motorcyclists, trampoline acrobats and more.

To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster. com.

Lilburn theater presents a play about Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Art Beat

Holley Calmes tor and Stage Manager Kendal Franklin said, “How did these two young men write one of the most heartfelt movies of all time?” According to the writers of the play, Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers, “the script must have just fallen from the heavens.”

Which is how this play begins.

Powell plays the hardworking, overly cautious Matt Damon, who sees the script as a curse.

Miller portrays the confident Ben Affleck, who convinces Matt to make the script into a movie, saying “the curse is always wondering about

Ilene Miller and Nancy Powell play Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in Staged Right Theatre’s “Matt and Ben” from March 8-17 in Lilburn. (Special Photo)

it later.”

This is director Scott Rousseau’s first play with Staged Right Theatre, although the veteran director already has more

than 200 shows in 40 years under his belt.

Said Rousseau: “What initially attracted me to ‘Matt and Ben’ was the magically appearing movie script at the center of the story, and its mystical properties.

What did the authors have in mind writing this brilliant yet completely original story? Were they spoofing Matt and Ben? Were they doubting their talents? How could these two idiots write an Oscarwinning movie?

“As I moved through our rehearsal process, I realized that this funny

play is filled with amazing insight into these two men, and that the script falling from the sky is a cleverly disguised tool for ‘an idea dropping out of the clear blue.’”

The play is written in the guise of an hourlong “Saturday Night Live” sketch. “Why two women playing the male roles?” asks Rousseau. “Simple.

Because men would play it differently. Because it points out the ‘maleness’ of these two young, very macho guys. By women playing the roles, it points up the ego, the swagger, the thought process of

men that would be lost if men played the roles.

“Be aware, there is a lot of language in this play, but then, there’s also a lot of language in a male locker room. Get a personal and private insight into two ‘dudes’ and what happens when they’re struck with brilliance,” Rousseau said.

For more information, visit www.stagedrighttheatre.org.

Holley Calmes is a freelance writer and public relations consultant specializing in the arts.

Email her at hcalmes@ mindspring.com.

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Staged Right Theatre’s “Matt and Ben” utilizes the personalities of actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in a unique imagining of how their hit movie “Good Will Hunting” came to be. On top of that idea comes the fact that the two characters are portrayed by female actors.

“Matt and Ben” will be presented March 8-17 on weekends. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and Sunday shows begin at 2:30 p.m. The play is being performed in the Hanarry Swim and Racket Club located at 595 Johannah Place SW in Lilburn.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and SR members are $12.50 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.

They can be purchased by visiting www.stagedrighttheatre.org Actresses Nancy Powell and Ilene Miller play Matt and Ben. Staged Right’s Managing Direc-

MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM MAR 2 Competitors shown are subject to change. © 2018 Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

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From left, Sean Doherty plays Louis, Marcello Audino plays Max and Kenny Tran plays Sonny in “Men With Money,” which is playing March 7 through April 7 at the Aurora Theatre. (Photos: Chris Bartelski)

‘Something for everybody’

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how to listen to their heart. something for everybody, The show will be sure to from romantic love ballads leave audiences laughing, to huge showstoppers.” singing and dancing all the way home.”

The show, which is based on Bill Nelson’s book, features the musical direction of Ann-Carol Pence — the Aurora Theatre’s co-founder and associate producer — and choreography by Ricardo Aponte.

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“I’ve been trying to get in this musical for three years and when I got the chance, I jumped on it,” said Sean Doherty, who plays Louis.

“It’s such a great show. It has universal themes such as love and romance and has something for everyone, which is why everyone will enjoy it.”

“Men With Money,” which will play the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville from March 7 through April 7, combines comedy with over-the-top musical performances to tell the story of three men navigating the Big Apple in search of better lives by marrying into high society.

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New director would benefit from shorter story The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (NR) ★★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK Movie Critic

At top, Maxwell Simba stars as William Kamkwamba in “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” Above, from left, Maxwell Simba plays William, Lily Banda plays Annie, Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Trywell and Aissa Maiga plays Agnes in “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” (Special Photos: Netflix)

One of the drawbacks of reviewing movies is the occasional unenviable chore of pointing out the shortcomings and inadequacies of productions based on true stories designed to inspire and provide spiritual and emotional uplift.

Modify that with a tale which involves an impoverished child facing starvation as the hero and you have yourself a lose-lose situation.

The first movie written and directed by Nigerian-born English actor Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave,” “Kinky Boots”), “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” takes far too long (almost two hours) to lay out a story that could have fared much better had it clocked in at around 90 minutes. In retrospect, it was probably a good project for a first film, as it allowed Ejiofor lots of leeway for rookie experimentation and forgiveness of storytelling errors, and, given that it will only likely be seen on-demand by his most dedicated fans, it will quickly fall into oblivion.

Both helping and hurting “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” is the 2013 memoir of the same name by lead character William Kamkwamba (Maxwell Simba) and the documentary “William and the Windmill” released later that year. Everything you could possibly want to know about what happens in this movie was handled far better in the book and the other film but, given the fact that many people don’t like documentary films or reading, Ejiofor’s production could somewhat fill that void.

Beginning in 2001 in Wimbe, Malawi, the movie gets right to the point. A village of farmers still using 19th-century technology and growing mostly tobacco, sugar cane and tea are suffering through a drought year and struggling to make ends meet. William’s father, Trywell (Ejiofor), is determined to ride out the downturn, but the same cannot be said of other farmers, who chose to take pennies on the dollar for their property.

After seeing a bicycle headlamp powered by a device connected to a wheel, the ever-resourceful William sifts through a nearby junkyard and slaps together a contraption that — as the title implies — uses wind to fuel an elementary irrigation system. This saves the day, but, boy, does it take forever to get there.

Not to discount William’s efforts, but what he fashioned has been around in one form or another since the sixth century and is one of the old-

est forms of non-combustible energy sources known to man.

He didn’t reinvent the wheel or cure cancer; it wasn’t that big a deal. Some may say William and his family lived in relative squalor compared to the rest of the world, and they might be right. While practically everyone else on the planet had access to personal computers and smartphones, the most advanced bit of technology available to Malawians at the time was 30-year-old transistor radios.

Perhaps recognizing his film would have been shorter and thinner had he just stuck to the facts, Ejiofor pads the story with subplots involving third world political corruption and a square-peg/roundhole, clandestine romance involving William’s sister and one of his teachers. None of it is believable, but it does provide the desired cinematic Hamburger Helper filler Ejiofor felt was needed but wasn’t.

Showing certain promise, Ejiofor would serve himself well if his next directing project didn’t also call on him to write or act. Bradley Cooper was real lucky last year when he did all of those things (as well as composing and singing) in his filmmaking debut, “A Star is Born,” but he’s the rare exception, not the rule. In addition, Ejiofor should stick with original fiction and avoid adapting real stories — especially those already made into other, far better films.

Presented in Chichewa and infrequent English with English subtitles.

(Netflix)

Stalker flick ‘Greta’ is disastrous, among worst in its genre Greta (PG-13) ★★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK

Movie Critic

About once a year, a movie comes out featuring an esteemed cast and a oncegreat filmmaker collaborating on something outside of their respective comfort zones and your hopes rise.

Within 10 minutes (the universal rule for all movies), you can determine whether what you’re watching will soar or plummet.

To the credit of co-writer/ director Neil Jordan, it actually takes about 15 minutes with “Greta.” At that point, you’re sure you’re about to suffer through a major turkey that’s not scary enough to qualify as horror or outrageous enough to be considered camp.

Without appearing to try, Jordan (“The Crying Game,” “Interview with the Vampire”) and his two leading ladies (Isabelle Huppert and Chloe Grace Moretz) have delivered a self-satire stalker flick that ranks among the worst of its kind ever made.

“Greta” is an unmitigated travesty and marks the career ebbs for all involved.

For Cartersville native Moretz, it is particularly troubling. After five solid years of bit film and TV work, Moretz (then just 13) had three straight hits (“Kick-Ass,” “Let Me In” and “Hugo”) in one year and appeared to be on her way

to half of it playing out as unintentionally funny.

There were far more laughs than shrieks at the preview screening, which ended with only a small smattering of obligatory applause.

Perhaps recognizing the only way to play the title character was totally bonkers, Huppert runs with it and never tries to do the misunderstood victim shtick.

A later scene where she does mock ballerina dance moves confirms she’s going to make the best of it and not let the mediocrity of the content get to her.

Greta’s backstory — showing up way too late and being woefully incomplete and nebulous — coupled with injuries that are more cartoonish than threatening CIsabelle Huppert, left, stars as Greta and Chloe Grace Moretz as Frances in “Greta.” (Special — push the production into Photo: Jonathan Hession-Focus Features) “I don’t care” territory. You can only insult the audito becoming the next Jodie It’s clear both women long mid-section that brings ence’s intelligence so much Foster. Yet since then, she have voids in their lives the out all of the stalker tropes until they lose all interest has appeared in almost a other fills and for the short- as if the filmmakers were in the fates of everyone decade’s worth of misfires est while, a bond is formed working with an inventory involved, and that’s what and clunkers and has instead between the two via home list. Jump scares — check. happens here. The final become the next Dakota cooking and adopting a Showing up everywhere nail comes with a closing Fanning. rescue dog. They are getting unannounced with silent scene that not only promIn “Greta” Moretz plays along so well that a jealous attitude to burn — check. ises but forcibly guarantees Frances, a recent Boston Erica points out the “weird- Dozens and dozens of texts/ that someone somewhere is transplant living in Tribeca ness” of this new arrangevoicemails with escalating already working hard on a with her prickly friend Erica ment only to have it fall on hysterical content — check. sequel.

(Maika Monroe) and waitFrances’ deaf ears.

The health of an animal Having not made anything ing tables while trying to get That soon changes when brought into question — of interest or high quality in over the recent death of her Jordan and co-scribe Ray check. Reinforcing whack well over two decades (“Mimother. Not faring nearly as Wright (“Pulse,” “Case 39”) behavior — check, check chael Collins” from 1996), well as her boat-designing get way ahead of themselves and check.

Jordan really had nothing to dad Chris (Colm Feore), by at least 15 minutes by Frequently pinching from lose by making “Greta.” His Frances seems to be treading presenting a scene that esa handful of other similarly reputation has been shot for professional and personal sentially proves Greta is way themed, far better films a while, and establishing a water when she meets Greta out there and is about ready (“Single White Female,” second half career doing B(Huppert), a shut-in widow to slip into (non-sexual) “Play Misty For Me,” “The grade slasher stuff might not whose purse was lost on a “Fatal Attraction” mode.

Gift,” “Pacific Heights”), win any awards but could go subway and returned to her The truncated first act is fol- Jordan and Wright offer up far in paying the bills.

by Frances. lowed by a bloated and over- nothing original with close (Focus Features)

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POLARIZING PICTURE “Ruben Brandt, Collector” is an animated film in which a psychotherapist is forced to steal 13 paintings from museums around the world. (Special Photos: Ruben Brandt courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)

Film takes animation into uncharted territory Ruben Brandt, Collector (R) ★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK

Movie Critic

A production which takes the animation format into previously uncharted territory, “Ruben Brandt, Collector” will nonetheless prove to be a viewing chore to all but a razor thin niche demographic and a few dozen egghead critics.

Screaming “look at me — I’m so clever” at every turn, the film comes up with an interesting if unoriginal premise only to promptly bury it underneath mounds of angular artwork which is equally inspired and disturbing. It makes last year’s “Isle of Dogs” come off looking like a cloying 1960s-era HannaBarbera TV short.

The movie was written and directed by Milorand Krstic, a 66-year-old Slovenian artist and first-time feature filmmaker who swings for the fences with every frame and doesn’t really seem to care if anybody is impressed or entertained. The film isn’t as much pompous as it is selfabsorbed and insulated.

Produced in Hungary and utilizing English-speaking Hungarian voice actors, Krstic’s story bursts out of the starting gates with an adrenaline-pumping Paris-based chase scene which sadly, marks the movie’s emotional and creative high-water mark.

Movie stunt-double turned cat burglar Mimi (Gabriella Hamori) absconds with a priceless Egyptian fan and is pursued with dogged determination by detective Mike Kawolski (Csaba Marton), a guy who collects macabre movie memorabilia including straight razors used by Johnny Depp in “Sweeney Todd” and Gary Oldman in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.” At one point Mimi and Mike end up in a night club and recreate the Uma Thurman-John Travolta twist dance sequence from “Pulp Fiction.”

If nothing else, Krstic’s perpetually littering of movie pop culture throughout makes the film an interesting curio and quasi-interesting visual scavenger hunt.

We don’t find out until further in this opening sequence takes place chronologically about halfway through the story and it does so for no reason other than it can. As it turns out Mimi is one of four thieves under the care of Ruben Brandt (Ivan Kamaras), a psychiatrist who believes a dozen or so famous paintings (paintings mind you, not painters) are out to kill him. Among these are masterworks

by Velasquez, Van Gogh, Hopper, Manet, Duveneck, Botticelli and Andy Warhol and the four thieves believe if they can pilfer the priceless pieces and then turn them

over to Brandt, the demons will leave him alone.

This might sound like a novel concept but it was already done to much better effect in both “Manhunter” and “Red Dragon,” different adaptations of Thomas Harris’ first Hannibal Lector novel “Red Dragon” where a serial killer is obsessed with an early 19th century William Blake watercolor.

In an animated movie about art, the choice of style is critical and Krstic’s choice of Picasso-tinged Cubism makes for a good fit — that is if you are already warm to Cubism. Although Ruben, Mike, Mimi and two of the remaining

thieves are conceived and drawn with relative normalcy, every other character in the story is heavily distorted. Some have two faces, three eyes, two noses and a few women with three breasts and legs (there is also some animated nudity). To say this approach takes some getting used to is an understatement but by the time the movie reaches its relatively soft ending, the odd presentation does work.

For a movie with such a unique look, Krstic screenplay is a relatively straightforward variation on hard-boiled Mickey Spillane thriller mashed up with the “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise. The dialogue

has snap, attitude and rhythm but the story itself is perfunctory and rote — and one has to wonder how these thieves and get in and out of some of the world’s most secure museums and escape with such relative ease.

This is a rare instance where checking out the trailer prior to considering seeing the movie is highly recommended. No major plot points are revealed and you’ll get just enough of a feel for the angular style to know if it’s right for you. Very few people will be on the fence with “Ruben Brandt, Collector.”

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Coming soon to theaters MarCh 8 ‘Captain Marvel’ (pG-13) Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson (“room”), gets caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. also stars samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan and annette Bening.

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MarCh 15 ‘Wonder park’ (pG) a wildly imaginative girl joins forces with a group of animals to save a brokendown, abandoned amusement park. stars Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick, John oliver, Mila Kunis, Kenan thompson, Ken Jeong, norbert Leo Butz and Brianna Denski.

MarCh 15 ‘Captive state’ (pG-13) residents of a Chicago neighborhood deal with life under extraterrestrial rule. starring John Goodman, ashton sanders, Jonathan Majors, Machine Gun Kelly, Vera Farmiga, Madeline Brewer, KiKi Layne, Kevin J. o’Connor.

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