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Some Gwinnett bills left unresolved MARTA, Rest Haven left over from legislative session

By Curt Yeomans

yet either.

That’s because two pieces of Gwinnettcentric legislation, one Rest Haven will live to dealing with the city’s see another day — even existence and another if it doesn’t want to. calling on Gwinnett And a referendum on commissioners to hold a Gwinnett County joining public conversation on MARTA isn’t in the cards joining MARTA as well curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

as a referendum on the issue, failed to make it out of the General Assembly before the 2016 legislative session ended last week.

In at least the MARTA bill’s case, its sponsor, state Rep. Pedro Marin, D-Duluth, was prepared

long ago for the possibility that his bill might not pass, admitting in a meeting with reporters last month that the bill — at that time — could be considered “Dead on Arrival.”

“If nothing happens this year, then I’ll bring

it again next year,” Marin told reporters during a gathering in Atlanta last month. “I think what I want, and what my colleagues want, is for us to continue the conversation, for them to see there is really an outcry.”

In the end, it didn’t make it out of the House Transportation committee. Meanwhile, the Rest

Haven bill made it out of the Senate, where it was introduced by Sen. Renee Unterman, R-Buford, but it was still in the House Intragovernmental Coordination Committee when the 2015-16 legislative term ended in the wee hours of the morning last Friday.

See BILLS, Page 8A

LAWRENCEVILLE

Warbington officially on as manager

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

William Kellibrew talks to graduates of Gwinnett County’s Drug Court program at their graduation ceremony on Monday night about the importance of the choices they make in their lives. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

‘Never thought I could make it’

Drug Court participants graduate from program, look forward to futures

By Curt Yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

For many Gwinnett County Drug Court participants, the intensive rehabilitation is a chance to reclaim something they once felt might be lost forever: themselves.

Several of those participants who graduated from the program Monday night noted in exit surveys that they felt their lives were resuming. Yes, they had paperwork to wipe drug arrests from their records. But the program also took away the drugs that got them in trouble with the law in the first place and put them on paths toward sobriety.

“This program gave me my life back. I don’t wake up hating myself,” one participant, identified only as Wakif, wrote in his survey.

One graduate after another praised the program, which is run by Gwinnett County Superior Court Judges Kathy Schrader and Tom Davis, for forcing them to give up drugs.

Twelve participants, whose time in the program ranges from months to years, graduated during a ceremony at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center this week.

“Tonight is a special night,” Schrader said. “Tonight, we honor some of our graduates as

Lawrenceville leaders officially hired Chuck Warbington to be their new city manager on Monday, agreeing to pay him a base salary of $190,000 per year for at least the next two years.

Warbington told the Daily Post he will work his last day as the executive director of the GwinChuck nett Village Community Warbington Improvement District on Thursday and start his new job with the city the following day.

“I’m overexcited to be able to get in here and start working,” Warbington said.

“We all MORE ONLINE have the Visit gwinnettdailypost.com same vision for photos from Warbington’s for the city approval meeting. and the same track of mind on how to get there.”

Warbington will replace former City Manager Bob Baroni, who announced plans at the end of last year to retire, although he agreed to stay on in a consulting capacity until a new manager was hired. The hiring means a transition

See WARBINGTON, Page 11A

Francoeur gets spot in Braves’ opening roster From Staff Reports An impressive spring thus far has earned Parkview grad Jeff Francoeur just what he wanted — a spot on the Atlanta Braves’ opening day roster.

The Braves announced Tuesday that the club has purchased the outfielder’s minor league free agent contract, guaranteeing Francoeur will be with the major league club for its regular-season opener Monday against the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta faced a noon deadline to determine Francoeur’s status, which could have included him being signed to the major league roster, released or assigned to the Class AAA Gwinnett Braves (depending his approval of the minor league designation).

Several of the Gwinnett County Drug Court graduates pose for a photo with Superior Court Judges Kathy Schrader, second from left, and Tom Davis, right, as well as William Kellibrew Foundation’s William Kellibrew, left, during their graduation ceremony on Monday. (Special Photo)

they come out of our cocoon and take steps back into the real world. It’s graduation from Drug Court, but it’s not the end of the growth, of the transformation.”

Several of the participants admitted the road to sobriety wasn’t as easy as they thought it would be at first. But they said they were proud of the people they had become because of their experiences in the program.

There were tears at times

and shouts of joy at others as the participants celebrated their graduation and thanked court officials for helping them.

“I had been doing drugs for 35 years, and I never thought I could make it to this point,” one graduate, identified only as Christy, said at the ceremony as she wiped tears from her eyes.

Gun law advocate William Kellibrew, founder of the William Kellibrew Foundation,

which combats family violence issues, delivered the keynote address at the ceremony.

He pointed out to the the graduates that their lives were full of choices, such as whether to do drugs again or to stay sober. Kellibrew talked about his own personal experiences after his mother and brother were murdered by his mother’s See GRADUATES, Page 11A

See FRANCOEUR, Page 11A

Parkview grad Jeff Francoeur has made the opening day roster for the Atlanta Braves.

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Double fatal crash claims lives of Norcross couple

By Keith Farner keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

A car crash that began on Saturday when police said a 17-year-old swerved across five lanes of traffic ultimately claimed the lives of an elderly Norcross couple.

The accident outside of Lawrenceville happened at the intersection of Duluth

Highway and McKendree Church Road when there was a collision between Alen a yellow Beganovic Scion driven by Alen Beganovic, 17, of Lawrenceville and a

Chevrolet Impala, driven by Frankie Turner, 80, who was with her husband, James Turner, 83.

The Gwinnett County police investigation found that Beganovic, driving south on McKendree Church Road, swerved left to avoid colliding with a vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign, spokeswomen Cpl. Michele Pihera said. After swerving,

he drove through the stop sign and traveled across five lanes of traffic before he collided with the Chevrolet.

As Frankie Turner drove east on Duluth Highway toward Lawrenceville, Beganovic traveled south on McKendree Church Road in the direction of Duluth Highway. The swerve caused him to strike the driver’s side door of the Chevrolet. The impact of the collision pushed the Chevrolet across two lanes and onto a curb.

Frankie Turner was initially unresponsive, while James, her passenger, was conscious, but seriously injured, Pihera said. Beganovic had minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The Turners were transported to Gwinnett Medical CenterLawrenceville.

A Gwinnett County police diagram of a double fatal crash on Saturday at Duluth Highway and McKendree Church Road. (Special Photo)

Several hours later, police learned that the Turners both died of their injuries. Beganovic was arrested and initially charged with vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, failure to obey a stop sign

and failure to maintain lane.

Beganovic bonded out of jail on Saturday shortly before midnight, before Frankie’s death. Both vehicles were impounded to the Gwinnett County Police Headquarters.

Maddox, 23, of Monroe is in critical but stable condition at the intensive care unit at the hospital. Maddox Two Snellville women recently graduated from the who were involved in a University of Georgia.

Saturday crash on the Athens The incident happened Loop died following the between Milledge Road and incident, Athens-Clarke Timothy Road exits just beCounty officials told the fore 12:30 p.m., ACC police Athens Banner-Herald. told the newspaper.

The newspaper reported A black Nissan Sentra that Olivia Cox, 22, died at with five people driven by the scene and Megan Smith, Madison Lind Wilhelm, 21, 23, died later at Athens of Social Circle was southRegional Medical Center bound on the Loop when her from her injuries. William vehicle left the roadway. She

over-corrected, which caused the car to travel across the median and into the northbound lane, where it struck the driver’s side of a Cadillac Deville driven by Henry Lee Lance of Athens.

The two women and injured man were in the Nissan.

Wilhelm and Eric Dobbs, 23, of Loganville, who was also in the Nissan, and Lance were taken to the hospital for evaluation and later released.

No citations were issued and the investigation continues.

Two-car crash in Athens kills two Snellville women

By Keith Farner

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LOCAL BRIEFS Cancer Society offers cooking classes for cancer prevention The American Cancer Society along with the Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Services will hold a cooking class from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday to teach attendees how to decrease their risk of cancer through cooking.

The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization that has worked to save lives and work to eliminate the worldwide cancer problem for over 100 years.

For $2 per person, guests can attend the cooking class to prepare meals that contain more fiber and less fat, sodium and sugar, which reduces the chances of developing

cancer.

There must be at least 12 participants in order to hold a class, which will be held at the Centerville Community Center. The Centerville Community Center is located at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville. For more information, call the center at 770-985-4713.

Lawrenceville ReStore to host open house The Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s Lawrenceville location will host a volunteer information session, or open house, on Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store

and donation center which sells gently used furniture, appliances, home decor, building materials and more at a reduced price from retail prices.

Profits from the ReStore go directly to the Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing for local families in the community.

Volunteers at the ReStore usually serve one 4-hour shift a week, but the ReStore is looking for anyone who is willing to lend a helping hand.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 2100 Riverside Parkway in Lawrenceville. For more information on the volunteer information session, contact Scott Mitchell at smitchell@habitat.org or call him at 770-415-1624.

— From staff reports

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 • 3A

Cops: Mother turns in 15-year-old suspect

By Keith Farner

police spokesman Cpl. Deon Washington said.

He was taken to the Gainesville Youth DetenIt took only one day to tion Center and charged be reminded, again, that with one count of robbery mama knows best. by sudden snatching.

That was the case for a Police said on Wednes15-year-old who was arday at 1:30 p.m., the vicrested in a purse-snatchtim was loading groceries ing case at a Lawrencev- into her car at the grocery ille Kroger. One day after located at 950 Herrington Gwinnett County police Road when her purse was distributed surveillance snatched. pictures to the public, The suspect fled on they arrested the suspect, foot behind the business. thanks to his mother.

Beforehand, the suspect “The suspect’s mother had been captured on saw him on the news and video inside the Kroger Gwinnett County police released surveillance photos of a purse-snatching suspect at a Lawrenceville Kroger. A turned him in to police,” with two other males.

15-year-old was arrested in the case. (Special Photos) keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

Kindergarten registration begins next week From Staff Reports

will need to complete registration at the school Make way for the Class on May 5 to submit birth of 2029. Online kinderrecords, required health garten registration in and residence informaGwinnett County Public tion and bring the child to Schools begins on Monthe school for screenings day, and in-person regisand activities. tration is set for May 5.

Kindergarten in GCPS Children who are at is a full-day program. least 5 years old by Sept. Registration for the new 1 can begin the registraschool year takes place tion process by accessing before the summer so registration on the webadministrators can orgasite for their child’s new nize classes and to allow school. To finish, families students to participate

in local school activities that will help them get ready for their first day of school.

The first day of school for the 2016-17 school year is Aug. 8.

Parents and guardians should check the school website or call their local elementary school for registration times.

Visit the “2016 Kindergarten Registration” section on the GCPS website — gwinnett.k12. ga.us — click on “Register for …,” then select “Kindergarten”) for more information and school phone numbers.

Parents and guardians should bring the following on May 5 in order to complete the child’s registration for kindergarten: • An official document showing proof of birth date. Examples include

an original birth certificate or birth registration, an official state or federal form with date of birth, or a passport. For a fee, parents can order a birth certificate for a child born in Georgia through the state’s ROVER service. (http://gta.georgia. gov/rover) • Proof of residency in the attendance zone. The school requires proof of residency, which may be verified by presenting a current utility bill (excluding telephone bills) with one of the following documents: • a noncontingent sales contract • current lease/rental agreement • most recent income tax return • current paycheck stub • current residential property tax statement or bill • current warranty or quitclaim deed • current home purchase agreement • current homeowner’s insurance policy Documents presented for residency verification must include the same

address as the accompanying utility bill.

An exception is a deed without an address is acceptable if accompanied by two utility bills (excluding telephone bills) with same address in the attendance zone.

A contingency contract is not acceptable. If the parent lives with a friend or family member and needs information about verifying residency, he or she can call the local school regarding a third-person affidavit of residency.

• A Georgia certificate of immunization. By state law, a valid certificate of immunization (Form No. 3231) or a notarized Affidavit of Religious Exemption (available from school) is required for enrollment.

The certificate of immunization must be completed by the health department or a private physician. A valid Form No. 3231 must be marked with either “Date of Expiration” or as “Complete for School Attendance.”

(A certificate marked with a “Date of Expira-

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tion” expires on the date indicated. A current certificate must be submitted within 30 days of expiration.)

• A medical exemption, if applicable, should be noted on Form No. 3231 with a current date of expiration. Evidence of vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screening obtained in the past year.

This information should be on a current Georgia Form No. 3300 (rev.

2013), available from the health department or a private physician and dentist and dated within the last 12 months. Letters from appropriate health care professionals and out-of-state certificates are acceptable, if completed within the last 12 months and stapled to the state form.

• Photo ID. The person enrolling a student should present proper identification. This identification may include a driver’s license, a state identification card, a passport, or other official photo identification, such as an ID card obtained through an official government agency or consulate.

Proof of custody/ guardianship. Proof of Guardianship is required for registration if the enrolling adult is not the birth parent. To learn more, contact Gwinnett County Probate Court at 770-822-8250.

• The child’s social security number. State law requires that schools ask for this number at the time of enrollment.

Students will be enrolled, even if the number is not provided. However, parents not providing a number will be asked to sign a waiver.

• A copy of the preK progress report if the child has attended a state pre-K program. Parents also can bring the final pre-K assessment to the teacher when the new school year begins. The information can serve as a benchmark of the child’s skills and abilities.

If parents are not sure which school their kindergartner will attend, they should call the GCPS Planning Department at 678-301-7085.

Parents and guardians who feel more comfortable speaking a language other than English, should be ready to call with the assistance of a bilingual relative or friend in case an interpreter is not immediately available. Translated materials will be posted to the 2016 Kindergarten webpage by Monday.

Families can find additional resources, including tips for preparing for kindergarten, what to expect, ways to be involved, a 2016-17 calendar and curricular information on the Kindergarten Registration page.

4A • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 To Your Good Health

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Cholesterol may be related to thyroid DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor has put me on atorvastatin 20 mg. My total cholesterol is now good, at around 180.

After some research, I found out that if you have a thyroid condition, you might not need to take cholesterol medication.Should I be concerned about this, or just keep taking the medicine?

— A.C. ANSWER: About 5 percent of all people with high cholesterol have unrecognized low thyroid levels, so everybody should get their thyroid checked before going on cholesterol medication. Sometimes, but not always, treating the underlying thyroid issue corrects the cholesterol issue. Hypothyroidism may have very subtle symptoms, such as fatigue, depressed mood or intolerance of cold temperatures. Treating low thyroid levels can improve symptoms attributed to getting older, as well as prevent the unnecessary expense and possibility of side effects associated with drug treatment of high cholesterol.

Of course, some people still will need treatment of high cholesterol, but that doesn’t necessarily mean drug treatment, which should be reserved for people at significant risk for heart disease. However, what “significant” means depends on what the patient is concerned about, based on information provided by the doctor.

You definitely should check with your doctor to be sure your thyroid levels were checked, even if you have no symptoms.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently a reader asked about treatment and causes for erectile dysfunction.

You did mention Viagra for the problem; however, you did not say that about 50 percent of men will have unpleasant side effects from Viagra and other like pills.

A new alternative is available in shot form, and my husband’s doctor claims it works at nearly 100 percent.

My husband is on Trimix, and it does in fact work 100 percent of the time for him.

Why didn’t you offer that as a treatment?

— L.N.B. ANSWER: There are many treatments for ED. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, which was the focus of that column.

I do think that, for those men who need medication treatment, medicines like sildenafil (Viagra) are the best choice, since they are effective for most men and — despite a 12 percent risk of flushing, 11 percent risk of headaches and 5 percent risk of stomach upset — most men want to keep taking the medications.

However, they do not work in other men. At that point, it is time to think about other options. One option is an injectable treatment. The most commonly used is alprostadil (Caverject), which is highly effective, with 87 percent of men (and 86 percent of their partners) satisfied with the results.

Other options for men who do not respond to oral or injection therapy, or who are unwilling to use injections, include vacuum devices and implantable prosthetic devices.

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

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

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Wife wonders if she should stay in marriage DEAR AMY: I am struggling with the decision of whether I should stay with my husband.

We have two young children and have been together for 17 years, married for 14. He just got fired from his ninth job in 17 years (some he left, one he got laid off from, three he got fired from). It usually takes him a while to get another job. He works around the house during his unemployment times; however, most of the housework falls to me. I have been working steadily for 20 years.

The bigger problem — which now has come to the forefront — is our sex life. He has never been very amorous and now is even less so. He blames me for his low sex drive. He says I don’t dress “slutty” enough, or there are dishes in the sink or the house doesn’t look good enough, which contributes to his downward drive.

I am not sure that I would like to live the rest of my life with someone who clearly doesn’t want to be with me. However, there are two young children (ages 2 and 10) in the picture who adore their father.

Your advice?

— Unloved DEAR UNLOVED: From your description of your husband’s inconsistent work record

cooperative and loving.

DEAR AMY: I am getting married in two months. It is my first marriage. I am 44.

My mom passed away 19 years ago. My dad has not always been in the picture, but we have a good relationship.

When I called to let him Amy Dickinson know I was getting married he was happy for me, but and behavior at home, it when I told him I was getsounds as if he may have ting married on the same a number of undetermined date as he and my mom got issues getting in his way. married he lost interest.

He could be depressed, When I went to see him have anxiety, a hormone he never once asked to imbalance, or ADHD. Is he see my ring or about any willing to talk about this, plans. He just does not say see a physician for a thora word about it! ough screening, and/or see I would have thought a counselor with you? Is that since I am his only he feeling overwhelmed or daughter and my mom is perhaps fearful of having not here, he would be a more children? Does he little more maternal! want to be married? These I think he should offer are all questions for him to some cash to help with try to answer. cost, too, but I’m not sure I agree with you that a how to bring it up. lifetime of this would be — Lost Little Girl very hard to bear — but DEAR LOST: You are neither of you seems to not a little girl. You are a have started the process of grown woman. You say trying to save your maryour father has not always riage. You will need to been in the picture, and so balance the needs of you I assume that perhaps your and your children, examine parents divorced before your own motivations and your mother’s death. If that figure out if you can afford is the case, then you choosto support two households ing their wedding anniversary for your wedding date before deciding to part. may be very confusing for Children who adore your father. their parents can continue You should assume that to adore them through he also wonders what role divorce — if both parents (if any) you would like part peacefully, and are

Ask Amy

him to play. And so — you should be very open and honest with him.

I am of the firm opinion that grown people should pay for their own weddings. However, if you want cash from your father, you should share your plans with him and ask him to contribute. You should also make sure he meets your fiance; if you want to engage your father it sounds as if you are going to have to do most of the work.

DEAR AMY: “Recovering” wrote for advice about what to tell nosy co-workers about a skin cancer scar on her face. She is a very private person and didn’t want to discuss it.

She should just lie to them and tell them she fell off her bike or something.

There’s nothing wrong with telling that kind of lie.

— Honest DEAR HONEST: I think “Recovering” was hoping to avoid any explanation — lie or not — which is probably unrealistic.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com.

You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Argument will be a waste of time. Take care of your needs and use discipline to bring about the changes in your life that will make you feel at ease.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — Creative projects will bring you the most satisfaction.

Be objective if asked for an explanation. How you present yourself and your beliefs will make a difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will be tempted to chase change, adventure and excitement. Take care of your responsibilities before moving on to more pleasurable activities. Chase your dream.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — Uncertainty will surface regarding joint ventures. Take a moment to evaluate your position, intentions and the probable outcome of your next move. Don’t give in to pressure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Listen and learn.

Use your life experience to help you figure out your next move. Don’t feel the need to take on too much or overspend.

Moderation will be your saving grace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A past acquaintance will tender you a tempting offer.

Clear a space at home to allow you to turn this opportunity into something tangible. Celebrate with a loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Your feelings and emotions will be manipulated if you give in to someone’s persuasiveness. Protect your cash and possessions from theft. Avoid indulgence and anyone who is a bad influence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Stick to what you know, and formulate a plan that is easy to execute without interference. Someone will create confusion if you work in conjunction with others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Get together with old friends. The encouragement you receive will push you in a direction that will help solve a pending problem.

It’s up to you to bring about positive change.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone talk you into something you don’t want to do. Stick to projects that you find interesting and can work on alone.

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WORLD EgyptAir hijack ends with release of passengers LARNACA, Cyprus/ CAIRO — An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on Tuesday by a man with what authorities said was a fake suicide belt, who was arrested after giving himself up.

The passengers and crew were unharmed. Eightyone people, including 21 foreigners and 15 crew, were on board the Airbus 320, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement.

Conflicting theories emerged about the motives of the hijacker, an Egyptian.

A senior Cypriot official said he seemed unstable and the incident did not appear related to terrorism. The Cypriot state broadcaster said he had demanded the release of women prisoners in Egypt.

After the aircraft landed at Larnaca, negotiations began and everyone on board was freed except three passengers and four crew, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister Sherif Fethy said.

ISIS takes claim for bombing in central Baghdad BAGHDAD — The hardline Sunni militant group Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on Tuesday morning in central Baghdad that police said killed three people and wounded 27.

The blast occurred near a gathering of workers in Tayaran Square, about a kilometer from a sit-in held by supporters of influential Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to demand political reforms.

Islamic State, which claimed responsibility in an online statement, also claimed a suicide bombing last Friday that killed 26 people at an amateur soccer game in Iskandariya, south of Baghdad.

At least 60 people were killed earlier this month in an attack further south, in Hilla, when an explosivesladen fuel tanker slammed into an Iraqi security checkpoint.

Trump manager charged

Allegedly grabbed reporter forcefully in Florida

Reuters WASHINGTON — U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was charged with battery in Florida on Tuesday after allegations that he forcefully grabbed a reporter at a campaign event.

Police in Jupiter, Fla., charged Lewandowski, 42, with intentionally grabbing and bruising the arm of Michelle Fields, a reporter at the time for the conservative news outlet Breitbart, when she tried to question Trump at a campaign event on March 8.

“Mr. Lewandowski is absolutely innocent of this charge,” Trump’s campaign said in a statement. “He will enter a plea of not guilty and looks forward to his day in court. He is completely confident that he will be exonerated.”

Police released a video showing the incident. It shows Fields walking alongside Trump, and Lewandowski grabbing her arm and pulling her backward as she tried to question the Republican candidate.

Previous videos of the incident had been obscured by people in the crowd.

Campaign rallies for Trump, the billionaire

NATION Officials: Rhetoric on Muslims hurts security efforts

WASHINGTON — Harsh rhetoric about Muslims by Republican candidates in the U.S. presidential election campaign is undermining national security efforts, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said on Tuesday.

Asked about comments by Republicans Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, Johnson told MSNBC in an interview that singling out a specific community hampers government efforts to build the connections that are needed to thwart possible attacks.

“Inflammatory comments about patrolling and securing Muslim neighbors or barring Muslims from entering this Brussels airport country, having an immigraaims for limited tion policy based on religion, is counterproductive to reopening our homeland security and BRUSSELS — Brussels national security interests,” airport on Tuesday began try- he said. ing out a make-shift checkJohnson’s remarks come in area that could allow a in the wake of attacks last limited restart of passenger week in Belgium claimed by flights in the coming days Islamic State militants that after the attacks last week. have stoked security fears A temporary structure has across Europe and the West. been put up to bypass the deU.S. officials have said parture area that was heavily there is no immediate known damaged when two bombs threat to the United States exploded there last Tuesday. and have vowed to work Shortly afterwards, a with European authorities bomb exploded in a crowded following those attacks, Brussels Metro train, with which targeted the airport both attacks killing at least and a subway station in 35 people.

Brussels.

“What we have today is a test to see whether all our Obama gives talk procedures are in order,” a on fight against spokeswoman for Brussels Airport said. heroin, opioids If all requirements were met, the airport could reopen ATLANTA — With a on Wednesday at the earlinod to his own drug use est, but only at a maximum as a young man, President capacity of 20 percent.

Barack Obama on Tuesday — From wire reports called for more funding

PEOPLE William and Kate planning visit to India’s Taj Mahal

LONDON — More than two decades after Britain’s Princess Diana was pictured forlornly alone at the Taj Mahal, her son Prince William and his wife Kate will visit the Indian landmark next month, evoking memories of his mother’s infamous 1992 trip.

The image of Diana sitting on a bench during a solitary sight-seeing trip to the Taj Mahal, a monument to love, made front page news worldwide and was widely interpreted as symbolizing the irreparable state of her marriage to heir-tothe-throne Prince Charles.

Charles has avoided the Taj Mahal on subsequent visits to India, but William, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign manager Corey Lewanthe Duke of Cambridge, and dowski, center, is seen allegedly grabbing the arm of reporter Michelle Fields in this still frame from video taken March 8 and released by the Jupiter (Florida) Police De- Kate “cannot wait to see it” during their official six-day partment on Tuesday. (Reuters/Jupiter Police Department/Handout via Reuters) tour to India and Bhutan starting on April 10, said a businessmen who leads maximum sentence of one step down as campaign spokesman for William on the race for the Republican year in prison or a fine of manager. Lewandowski Tuesday. nomination in the Nov. 8 $1,000. will also be represented by presidential election, have A court date was set for Kendall Coffey, a Miami been marked by rowdiness May 4, according to the lawyer, the campaign said.

Possessions of and occasional physical police report. Jupiter police Lewandowski had previformer mob boss contact between protesters said Lewandowski turned ously claimed on Twitto be auctioned and supporters or security himself in to police, and he ter that he never touched personnel. was issued a notice requirFields, calling her “deluBOSTON — Ex-Boston Lewandowski was ing him to appear in court sional” in a post on March charged with simple battery, and then released. He was 11 and denying that he had mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger’s possessions, defined under Florida law not booked into the jail. ever met her. Trump said as intentionally touching Lewandowski’s lawat the time that he was told including a replica Stanley or striking a person against yer, Scott Richardson of nothing had happened at the Cup professional hockey their will. For a first offense, West Palm Beach, Florida, event, and said the incident championship ring, will be auctioned off, with funds it is a misdemeanor in the declined to comment on was “in my opinion, made used to compensate his first degree, which carries a whether his client would up.” victims’ families, according to a court filing.

The U.S. Marshals Ser24 hours on the run, state vice will first comb through law enforcement said. the household detritus John Modie, 58, escaped from the Hocking Unit of the seized when federal agents arrested Bulger in 2011 at Southeastern Correctional a Santa Monica, California, Complex in Nelsonville on apartment after he successSunday. He was discovered fully eluded capture for 16 missing during a prisoner years, most of them atop the count, correction officials FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” said. list.

Modie was captured The sale will not include without incident in Nelsonville, some 60 miles south of any Bulger’s arsenal of guns Columbus, the Ohio Depart- and explosives or items of little to no value, “such as ment of Rehabilitation and household supplies or toiletMuslims pray as they take part in a protest against presi- Correction said in a stateries,” U.S. prosecutors said dential candidate Donald Trump outside of his office in ment on social media. No Manhattan, N.Y., in this file photo. Harsh rhetoric about further details were given. in a filing in Boston federal Muslims by Republican candidates in the U.S. presidencourt late on Monday.

It was not immediately tial election campaign is undermining national security clear how Modie escaped. efforts, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Modie is serving 18 Actress, TV star said Tuesday. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz/Files) years to life in prison for the Patty Duke dies and a new approach to help cigarettes, and he pressed for 2002 murder of a 26-yearpeople addicted to heroin old woman in Cleveland, of sepsis at 69 the issue to be framed as a and prescription drugs, medical problem rather than according to the Columbus LOS ANGELES — Patty seeking to shine a public Dispatch. a legal one.

Duke, who won a supportspotlight on an increasingly deadly killer.

Yellen: Fed held Coast Guard: Oil ing actress Oscar playing Helen Keller in “The During an appearance at a Miracle Worker,” starred in drug abuse summit in Atlan- rates to get ahead spill in Louisiana ta, Obama said opioid over- of global risks causes shutdown 1960s sitcom “The Patty Duke Show” and served doses killed more people in NEW YORK — The The U.S. Coast Guard said as president of SAG, died the United States than traffic early on Tuesday an unTuesday. She was 69. accidents did, and compared Federal Reserve wanted known amount of crude oil Her manager, Mitchell the importance of addressing to pro-actively respond to a weakening of global had spilled from a tank into a Stubbs, confirmed that she the issue to that of fighting economic growth forecasts Louisiana waterway and the died early Tuesday of sepsis Islamic State militants. from a ruptured intestine. source of the leak had been “It’s costing lives and it’s since December, a concern “She was a wife, a mother, that played a role in the U.S. secured. devastating communities,” The tank was being filled a grandmother, a friend, a Obama said while participat- central bank leaving interest rates unchanged earlier this with crude oil when the spill mental health advocate and ing in a panel with addicts a cultural icon. She will month, Fed Chair Janet Yel- occurred in Bayou Teche, in recovery and medical be greatly missed,” Stubbs a 125-mile long waterway professionals. He said efforts len said on Tuesday. said.

“That may look like a winding through southto fight the epidemic were The actress had a shift in the reaction function, central Louisiana, the Coast grossly underfunded. dramatic life, from being but it really isn’t,” she told Guard said.

Obama, who earlier this the Economic Club of New Some residents in the area an exploited child actress year asked the U.S. Conto a young Oscar winner were told to shelter in place gress for $1.1 billion in new York. “Global growth was an important factor and we as cleanup and environmen- and a wholesome TV star, funding over two years to followed by struggles with wanted to get ahead of it. tal crews responded, the St. expand treatment for the epidemic, has faced criticism And the market response has Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office drug addiction and mental illness and eventual stabilbeen favorable.” said. for not doing more to fight ity as head of SAG and a Rescue crews deployed the problem sooner.

Obama wrote about using Prisoner escapee more than 200 yards of boom mental health advocate. She to contain the oil slick and a served as president of the marijuana and cocaine in wide stretch of Bayou Teche Screen Actors Guild from his book “Dreams from my in Ohio captured A convicted murderer will be closed to all commer- 1985 to 1988, succeeding Father.” He said on Tuesday who escaped from a southcial vessel traffic until further her “Patty Duke Show” cohe was lucky addiction had ern Ohio prison was capstar William Schallert. notice, the statement said. not overcome him earlier — From wire reports tured on Monday after about — From wire reports in life beyond his use of

Sleep tight and don’t let the sharks bite at Paris aquarium Reuters PARIS — The house rules are clear: No swimming at night, keep your head and feet in the bedroom at all times, and avoid watching “Jaws” beforehand. It might put you off the sharks circling your bed.

A room with a very special view — 35 of the much feared creatures — is up for grabs at

the faint-hearted.

But for those curious and brave enough, it will be the Paris Aquarium for those available for three nights in looking for a night’s sleep with April as part of a competition a difference. organized by the aquarium and Submerged 33 feet deep in holiday home rental website a tank with just a see-through Airbnb. wall separating guests from the The underwater sleepover sharks swimming in 3 million will also aim to teach the three liters of water, the cylinderwinners and their guests about shaped room for two is not for the species.

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“Sharks are really, really misunderstood. … People need to understand that sharks are not dangerous, there are only dangerous behaviors with sharks,” free diver Fred Buyle, who will play host to winners staying in the room, said.

“It’s a great opportunity to show people that you can swim with sharks, you can be with sharks and nothing bad hap-

pens, but also that we need to protect the sharks because they are crucial for the ecosystem.

If sharks disappear, we disappear, basically.”

The structure, which was tested for durability in the waters of the Mediterranean, will be open to competition winners on April 11, 12 and 13, after which it will be a turned into a research hub.

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Is terrorism the new normal?

Are the increasing incidents of terrorist attacks in Europe the “new normal?”

Must Europeans and Americans become resigned to the inevitability of regular jihadist assaults? Must we endure more meaningless bromides about not “overreacting” because we might offend the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims, playing into the hands of terrorists who promote Cal the notion Thomas that the “Christian” West is at war with Islam?

Following the Brussels bombings, Belgian Justice Minister Koen Geens noted his country has a law banning police raids on private homes between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. This is not a joke. Authorities think the mastermind behind last November’s terrorist attack in Paris, which killed 130 people, might have been holed up for at least two nights in Brussels and could have escaped because of this indefensible law.

The jihadists have no laws controlling their behavior.

It is the same with America’s “rules of engagement” in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Does our restraint hold back the killers? Do we get points from extremists for trying not to kill women and children, when they make no distinction about age or gender while carrying out their heinous acts? Are we converting any of them to our way of life? Hardly. It is more likely they are encouraged by what they regard as our weakness.

Osama bin Laden revealed what he and many radical Muslims believe about American weakness in a 1998 interview with John Miller of ABC News: “We have seen in the last decade the decline of the American government and the weakness of the American soldier who is ready to wage cold wars and unprepared to fight long wars. This was proven in Beirut when the Marines fled after two explosions.

It also proves they can run in less than 24 hours, and this was also repeated in Somalia.”

He added that jihad is a “form of worship” and “We do not worry about Americans’ opinion, or the fact they place a price on our heads. As Muslims, we believe our fate is set. Even if the whole world decides to get together and kill us before our time has come, we will not die.”

This week in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Lanham, Md., President Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan are expected to open the largest American mosque in the world.

According to the mosque’s website, the $100 million Turkish-American Culture and Civilization Center “was built with Turkish funding under the supervision of the Turkish religious foundation (Diyanet).”

In Northern Virginia there is also a large mosque named Dar al-Hijrah, which some have accused of serving as a Hamas front. It was the home of the terrorist spiritual leader Anwar al-Awlaki, who was accused of mentoring two of the 9/11 hijackers.

What a perfect setup for a jihadist pincer movement on the nation’s capital from Maryland and Virginia.

Also worth remembering is a statement by Turkish President Erdogan: “There is no moderate or immoderate Islam. Islam is Islam and that’s it.” Why would we not take seriously statements by bin Laden and Erdogan? Denying symptoms and refusing to see a doctor does not make an ailment disappear.

Neither does denying the terrorist threat diminish the threat.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair wrote this following the attacks in Brussels, “We are at war with Islamist extremism. We need a different rhythm of thought in respect of it; preparing for a conflict that is longer than anything we have seen in modern times.”

There is still time for the U.S. to turn things around, less so in Europe.

But we had better be serious about our efforts and respond as we have to other threats in the past. History and current events prove jihadists are serious.

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

A letter to my newborn son Dear Crosby, You’ve been with us for less than two weeks, but in some ways it feels like forever. Your mom and I couldn’t wait for you to get here and now we are worried that the days are passing much too fast.

These are incrongruities you will have to get used to.

We are going to ask you to hurry up and get ready, and then tell you not to run in the house. We will ask you to not be so loud, and then insist that you speak up and tell us about your day. We will do things that confound and confuse you, and you will return the favor.

Yes, you will make mistakes, but so will we. I’ve never been someone’s father, but I had a very good teacher.

And the love and attention he gave me are the same things I promise you. We may not always get it right, but it won’t be for a lack of trying.

Or caring.

Many of the feelings I have for you are similar to what other parents described to me.

But some things in life you just have to experience for

you in a way only a mother can, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have your differences. When that time comes, you need to go ahead and plan on me taking her side.

After what she went through delivering you, it’s the least I can do.

Todd Cline People have had fun pointEditor ing out how much hair you have in comparison to me being follicly challenged, but yourself. they forget I actually had hair You can read about Ireland at one time. That just proves and look at pictures and watch that you never know how videos, but they are no match things will turn out, and so for the real thing. They can’t Crosby James Cline was born it will be with you and your March 18. adequately describe what it journey through life. feels like to be standing on Two weeks will turn into the Cliffs of Moher, with the head of hair that would make two months, and before we stiff breeze off the Atlantic a pop star proud — you have know it, two decades. Your Ocean hitting your face and changed me in ways both path will be filled with exno railing between you and large and small. I never knew hiliration and amazement and the water far below. how joyful it could be to probably more than just hints of fear. But no matter where it It’s a combination of exhili- watch someone sleep or how ration and amazement mixed it would feel to be responsible takes you, my son, just know that I will be with you every with a hint of fear, not unlike (along with your Mom) for step of the way. the feelings of a first-time every aspect of someone’s Love, father. little life.

Your Dad That feeling is but one Let’s not forget your Mom. Email Todd Cline at todd. of the gifts you’ve already She did the heavy lifting on cline@gwinnettdailypost. given me. From the moment this deal, and you should be com. His column appears on you were born on March 18 proud of how strong she was — entering the world with a for you. She will always love Wednesdays.

Cultivating empathy is no cure-all for society Empathy, the ability to actively understand and share the feelings of others, is the hot new thing. As if each of us doesn’t have enough discomfort in our lives, it’s now incumbent on us to take on others’ in order to make us better — take your pick — employees, CEOs, students or political candidates.

Much like the medical myth of having to drink 64 ounces of water for maximal health, the empathy-miracle folklore is starting to permeate our culture, and thank goodness there are people who are brave enough to argue against it.

In The Atlantic essay “The New Fiction of Solitude,” Nicholas Dames, a Columbia University humanities professor, writes about how, in a relentlessly connected age, we might need to look to fiction to help us cultivate the separate, private self.

As part of his thesis, Dames cites published research finding that reading fiction — especially literary fiction, which tends to describe characters in highly vivid psychological states — increases our empathy quotients by improving the capacities that enable us to comprehend the mental states of others.

Dames goes on to say, “The claim that we count on novelreading to link us as it immerses us is shadowed by a dread that perhaps we are asking too

Esther Cepeda much of an old-fashioned and time-consuming practice.”

I agree and cheer such thinking as a direct rebuke of the quantified-self movement — which keeps data on all we do and assigns a numerical value to those things that make us “better.”

It seems self-evident that something as elemental and vital to the human condition as reading fiction should be valued for its own sake, rather than for how much it, as Dames notes, can “serve as an antidote to the anomie of fierce yet stifling partisan identification and clamorous yet thin social connections.”

And never mind the fact that cultural artifacts ranging from someone’s off-the-cuff Twitter remark to television and film to a meticulously written novel serve less as tools for understanding than as mere platforms for people’s complaints.

For instance, after a thoroughly satisfying reading of Jonathan Franzen’s most recent

novel, “Purity” — itself full of nuanced portraits of men and women from different generations — I went looking for literary criticism to help me finish digesting the book. My initial search bombarded me with endless fury about his supposed sexism and several essays about how hateful Franzen is.

So much for fiction enabling people to bridge experience gaps and value different viewpoints.

But that’s the interesting thing about empathy — it’s not like compassion or sympathy, which are more emotional reactions than skills that can be taught and tested. Empathy and other socio-emotional qualities may, in fact, in the near future be misguidedly measured by the standardized exams that track schoolchildren’s academic progress.

Empathy is, according to researchers Daryl Cameron of the University of Iowa and Michael Inzlicht and William A. Cunningham of the University of Toronto, a conscious choice — and fickle, too.

“While a single crying child or injured puppy tugs at our heartstrings, large numbers of suffering people, as in epidemics, earthquakes and genocides, do not inspire a comparable reaction,” the researchers wrote in a New York Times op-ed.

“Not only does empathy seem

to fail when it is needed most, but it also appears to play favorites. Recent studies have shown that our empathy is dampened or constrained when it comes to people of different races, nationalities or creeds. These results suggest that empathy is a limited resource, like a fossil fuel, which we cannot extend indefinitely or to everyone.”

Paul Bloom, a professor of psychology at Yale, notes in an essay on a Boston Review forum that empathy can be manipulated to inspire aggression and is, in general, overrated.

“Most people see the benefits of empathy as akin to the evils of racism: too obvious to require justification. I think this is a mistake. … If you want to be good and do good, empathy is a poor guide.”

Empathy can help us understand those around us and make us more responsive to others’ needs, which are positive things.

But cultivating empathy is not a guaranteed cure for all that ails our human connections, our dysfunctional societal enmities or even our search for meaning.

So go ahead, just enjoy that novel on your nightstand for the one thing it can almost surely guarantee: a bit of pleasure at the end of a long, hard day.

Esther Cepeda’s email address is estherjcepeda@washpost.com. Follow her on Twitter, @estherjcepeda.

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TUCKER

Linda Bishop

Eddie Day

Ms. Linda Peppers Bishop, age 68 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Eddie Day, age 67 of Tucker, GA died March 25, 2016. Arrangements

by Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, Georgia 30078. 770-979-5010. www.stewartfh.com.

HOSCHTON

Troy Brandon, Sr. Mr. Troy Gene Brandon, Sr., age 80, of Hoschton passed away Friday, March 25, 2016.

ALPHARETTA

Locksley Eng COMMERCE

Florence Brookshire

Mrs. Florence Weber Brookshire, age 94 of Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Monday, March 28, 2016.

LOGANVILLE

Dorothy Cornett Dorothy Cornett age 77 of Loganville, GA, passed away March 10, 2016.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, www. wagesfuneralhome.com

SUWANEE

Mary Dascall Mary Jane Anne Fitzpatrick Dascall, age 59, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. She is survived by her husband of thirty-one years, Stephen J. Dascall, Suwanee, GA; children, Stephen Dascall, Suwanee, GA, Kevin Dascall and fiancée, Megan Camp, Peachtree Corners, GA and Siobhan Elizabeth Dascall, Suwanee, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Suzanne Capaldo, Elizabeth and Dave Loeber and Maura Fitzpatrick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Doretta Fitzpatrick, James and Sue Fitzpatrick, Sean and Janet Fitzpatrick, Liam Gaye Fitzpatrick; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Dascall was born December 27, 1956 in New York. She was a 1978 graduate of Holy Family High School in Long Island, NY. She was a clerk at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Lawrenceville, GA. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceville, GA, 319 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 with Father Frank Pizzarilli serving as Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in memory of Mary Jane A. Fitzpatrick Dascall.

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

Locksley Bernard Eng, age 61 of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on March 28, 2016. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770945-9999. Please sign the online guest book at www. crowellbrothers.com

Infinger of Ft. Valley, GA; great grandchildren, Sarah Infinger, Kinsley Infinger, and Brantlee Infinger A Funeral Service Honoring the Life of Tony will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2PM at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel. Interment will follow at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 2pm-8pm and Wednesday, March 30th from 2pm8pm at the funeral home.

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

MAYSVILLE

Erica Lemus

WILLIAM DUNCAN (BILL) HOSFORD, SR. May 20, 1919 – February 23, 2016 There will be a Memorial Service for Bill Saturday, April 2, 12:30 p.m., at Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church 800 Lawrenceville Hwy South, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church Building Fund. .

LOGANVILLE

Mrs. Erica Ashley Lemus, age 30 of Maysville, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, March 25, 2016.

DULUTH

Merna Marmarchi Merna Marmarchi, age 57 of Duluth, GA, passed away on March 27, 2016.

Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. (770)448-5757. www.crowellbrothers.com.

Larry Meredith

Peggy A. Hudgins age 71 of Loganville, GA passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. She is survived by her son and daughter-inlaw, Bobby Lee and Tara Hudgins of Good Hope, GA, son, Cris Hudgins of Walnut Grove, GA; grandson, Bobby Dean and Jody Hudgins of Jersey, GA; three great grandchildren, Cameron Lee, Colton Lee, and Isabella Lee; sisters and brother, Janice Hall of Walnut Grove, GA, Gloria and Earl Adams of Ila, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby James and JoAnn Criswell of Loganville; sister-in-law, Ann Criswell of Loganville, GA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services Honoring the Life of Peggy will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 4PM at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor Bill Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 6pm-8pm and Wednesday, March 30th from 9am8pm at the funeral home.

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

Larry Raymond Meredith, age 75 of Grayson, GA, passed away on March 25, 2016. Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Road SW Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770-9623100. stewartfh.com

Tony Infinger, Sr. Tony Delane Infinger, Sr. age 70 of Carrollton, GA passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Connie West; grandchildren, Tony James (Amanda) Infinger of Lawrenceville, Bradley Robert Infinger of Warner Robbins, Justin Lee Dean

Miami, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dr. Orlando Rojas was born November 11, 1926 in Santa Clara, Cuba.

He was a 1943 graduate of Los Marista High School in Cuba and a graduate of the University of Havana, Cuba where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and his Doctorate Degree in 1951. He was a retired medical doctor from the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL, he worked at the Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, GA, and he had a private practice office in Atlanta, GA, the Orlando O. Rojas, M.D. He was also a surgeon in Cuba.

He was Founder and First President of the Atlanta Cuban Club in Atlanta, GA in 1977. He was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Monica in Duluth, GA. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Catholic Church of St. Monica, 1700 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097 with Father Jack Durkin serving as Celebrant. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

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James “Rusty” Park James Russell “Rusty” Park, age 60, of Alto, GA formerly of Buford, GA passed away on March 27, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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loving wife, mother and grandmother, was born in Duluth, GA and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Terry Lynn Dietrich of Duluth, son Richard Allan South of Duluth, daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Melvin Chandler of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Mitchell South, Steven South, Carrington South, Skyler South, Tara Kotronis and Jessica Allen; eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Hazel South and grandchildren Heather Chandler and Jennifer Chandler.

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The family will receive friends Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

Antonio Smith, age 21 of Winder, GA, passed away on March 27, 2016.

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Mr. James Frank Townsend, Jr., 91, of Marietta, GA went home to be with our Lord Jesus on Easter, March 27, 2016.

James was born on September 2, 1924 in Collinwood, TN to the late James and Leona Townsend.

After high school, James attended Tennessee Wesleyan College. For 63 years, James was the owner and operator of Townsend Income Tax and Accounting Service, a family business in which his daughter and grandson have followed suit. He was an active member at the 1st Baptist Church of Atlanta for 43 years. James loved to spend time with his family going on trips, going to ballgames, or just going out to eat. He was a loving husband and father and a proud and doting grandfather. He made many friends through out his life, and even while he suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, he never forgot any of them. James was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. James leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Roberta Townsend, daughters, Lisa Blackburn (Andy) and Sherry James (Reg), grandsons, Kyle Blackburn, Cory Blackburn, Reggie James and Robbie James and family friend, Sam Blackburn. A memorial service to celebrate James’ life will be Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 3:00pm at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 850 Mount Vernon Hwy., Sandy Spring, GA 30327.

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Feds: Medicaid expansion would help low-income patients

By Andy Miller

mental illnesses or substance use disorders had incomes that would qualify ATLANTA — Expand- them for expanded Medicing the state’s Medicaid aid coverage in 2014 under program could bring tens the Affordable Care Act. of thousands of lowGeorgia has declined income Georgians into Medicaid expansion since treatment for mental health its inception, with state and substance use probofficials saying it would lems, federal officials said be too costly for Georgia Monday. taxpayers. Meanwhile, A U.S. Department of 31 states have agreed to Health and Human Serexpand the program, the vices report said 159,000 latest one being Louisiana. uninsured Georgians with The Obama administraGeorgia Health News

improve their behavioral health programs while seeing a reduction in their spending in general funds to treat these problems, he said.

People with mental health and substance use problems “are disproportionately uninsured,’’ Frank added. “If mental illnesses go untreated, they become more debilitating over time.’’

Expansion would bring “huge economic gains,

huge human gains,” he said.

The debate over expansion has a partisan dimension. Most Democrats, in line with the Obama administration, tend to endorse it. Almost all resistance to it comes from Republicans, though over time several Republicanleaning states have adopted it.

In Georgia, Republicans control both the governorship and the General

Assembly and have not budged on Medicaid expansion. And a spokeswoman for Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday reiterated his opposition to expansion “because Georgia can’t afford the program.”

“However, with more flexibility from the federal government, Georgia could provide more and greater coverage to vulnerable populations through innovative solutions,’’ said the spokeswoman, Jen Talaber.

Bills

•From Page 1A Rest Haven an unfinished job The fact that a bill that would have ended Rest Haven’s existence failed to make it out of the General Assembly this year is just the latest chapter in the city’s long and unsuccessful pursuit of its own death.

There have been votes to disband, lawsuits and even inactivity by the city over the last 15 years or so, but the city has sort of become the town that can’t quite seem to get death right. It’s let Buford annex its land one parcel at a time, but that was time-consuming, and efforts toward a legislative solution picked up over the last couple of years.

Senate Bill 427, the bill Unterman filed on March 7 to transfer Renee Unterman what little is left of Rest Haven to Buford’s control, was identical to legislation she got passed in 2015 that transferred half of the city’s land to its larger neighbor. The 2015 bill took care of land on one side of

tion has encouraged other states to follow suit, and Monday’s report focused on nonexpansion states.

The report also said that people with behavioral health needs made up 25 percent of the low-income uninsured people in Georgia.

Expansion “will bring people into effective treatment,’’ said Richard Frank, assistant secretary for planning and evaluation at HHS. States would

At left, cars drive up and down Buford Highway in Rest Haven. A bill was introduced in the state Senate this year that would have effectively ended the city’s existence and added its land to the city of Buford. The legislation did not make it out of the House of Representatives before the legislative term ended, however. At right, a Gwinnett County Transit bus departs after taking on passengers at a bus stop on Satellite Road in Dacula. Legislation that would have allowed a vote on replacing the bus system with MARTA died in the Georgia General Assembly this year. (File Photos)

Buford Highway. The bill filed this year was intended to take care of the other side.

Unterman previously told the Daily Post that a key reason why a legislative approach was being taken to end the city was the cluttered appearance of Buford Highway in Rest Haven’s 1-mile stretch, which is lined with used car lots and collapsing buildings.

“It just doesn’t look like the rest of Gwinnett County,” she said in December.

“Since that’s an entry way to Lake Lanier Islands, and a lot of Lake Lanier traffic (goes through there), they just want to clean it up.”

The move has the bless-

ing of Rest Haven’s mayor as well as Buford officials.

“I think we’ll all be happier as a part of Buford,” Rest Haven Mayor Kenneth Waycaster told the Daily Post last month. “We’ve always worked with them pretty well.”

The bill got filed late in the session, however, getting its first read in the Senate on the 32nd day of the 40-day session. That meant time was of the essence to get it through both chambers and on its way to Gov. Nathan Deal’s before the session ended.

It was passed by the Senate on March 16, the 38th day of the session, and

got assigned to its House committee on the 39th day.

However, in the end, time just ran out.

Though bill dead, MARTA debate continues Marin’s legislation — which dealt with a topic that has been the subject of much debate in Gwinnett County — faced an uphill battle.

Pedro Marin It had the support of other Democrats in Gwinnett’s legislative delegation, but no Republican in the del-

egation had signed on as a co-sponsor — and Republicans run both chambers of the General Assembly.

The county does have a bus system that offers service to southwestern Gwinnett and Lawrenceville, but several residents have said it’s not enough. Part of Marin’s bill called for a referendum on whether the county should join MARTA to be held as soon as this November.

“I’m ambitious, but you have to be in this business,” the representative told reporters last month.

A Gwinnett Chamber survey from last year showed a majority of

residents would likely be in favor of joining MARTA, but Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash has been cool to the idea. Nash has repeatedly said she does not think a referendum would pass.

“I’ve heard it said that there’s been no scientific poll; well alright then, let’s do one,” Marin told reporters in February. “Let’s do a scientific poll, by the commissioners, and let’s get the ball rolling on making sure that we are at the table for the future of rapid transit in Gwinnett County.”

But getting Gwinnett to join MARTA has been a focal point for Democrats in the county, and will likely be the major issue in this year’s race for county commission chairman. It’s also caught up in debates on the future of transit going on at public input meetings for the county’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan update.

Transit was a key issue for one Democrat who nearly ran against Nash this year. Meanwhile, Gwinnett County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Shealey, who did qualify earlier this month to run against the chairwoman, has been critical of her for not calling for a referendum.

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•From Page 1A ex-boyfriend and how it took him years to recover from that experience.

Kellibrew told the graduates they should choose to live for the future.

“We have reasons to be here in the future, and we had reasons in the past,” he said. “By the time tomorrow comes, it’s actually today.

That’s the (motivation) we have.”

But there was another reason many of the graduates said they benefited from the Drug Court program: their families.

Many of the graduates said relationships with their families are better today because the program helped them kick their drug habits.

They were joined at the ceremony by their families, who snapped photos and shot videos with cellphones and cameras.

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they want to be in it when they begin their journey.

Sometimes people will give grandiose reasons that the judge said would “make confetti drop from the ceiling.” Occasionally, people will simply say they want in Drug Court to “avoid going to jail.”

All of those reasons are perfectly acceptable ideas about why someone should go into the program — as long as the person is serious about improving himself or herself.

“I don’t care why come in or when you come in. But if you’ll just let us work with you, if you’ll just let these people up here do their hard magic, you’ll be here for the right reason at some point or another,” Davis said.

•From Page 1A The other options didn’t end up being necessary thanks to Francoeur’s play this spring. The 32-year-old entered Tuesday with a .327 batting average (16-for-49) this spring, along with a home run, four RBIs and 10 runs scored.

Francoeur’s production

to new leadership for not only the city, but also for the CID, which is in the process of searching for a replacement for its soonto-be-ex-director.

Warbington said he met with his staff at the CID earlier Monday to go over efforts to coordinate the transition to make sure nothing gets overlooked in the process. He added that the CID is moving quickly to find a replacement and will close the application period this week.

“They’ve already got double-digit resumes from quality folks from what I understand,” Warbington said. “I’m real pleased to see how that process is going. They should have somebody in place, I’d say, within the next 90 days.”

Lawrenceville officials were eager to get started with their incoming manager. Several councilmen, while praising Baroni for his leadership, also praised the process used to find his replacement. Baroni was Lawrenceville’s first city manager after the position was created in 2011, meaning this was the first time the city had to search for a replacement.

Councilman Bob Clark said it was “gratifying” to see the work the council put into the search result in Warbington’s hiring, adding that the city had first-class candidates for council

Chuck Warbington signs his contract to become Lawrenceville’s new city manager on Monday as Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson looks on. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

members to choose from.

“The process worked very well and I’m excited about the new leadership,” Clark said.

Councilman David Still added, “We’re very appreciative of Mr. Baroni and all of the work he put into the city and taking it to the level that he has, and we’re looking forward to Mr. Warbington taking it to the next level.”

After the council approved his contract, Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson put a Lawrenceville pin on the lapel of Warbington’s jacket to symbolically make him part of the city’s staff.

“Mr. Warbington, I say welcome to this family, and to (his) family, you’re part of our family as well so we welcome you also,” Johnson said before the vote.

Later, Johnson added in a statement that the city looked forward what the hiring will bring in the future.

“The City Council is very pleased with the

choice of Chuck Warbington as Lawrenceville’s new city manager,” she said.

“We look forward to the ideas and developments he will bring to the city.”

Warbington said he planned to consult Baroni about any questions he may have about the city’s history on certain topics as they arise. However, he added that he doesn’t expect running a city to be too much different from running a CID, although he added he will have more community resources to work with in his new job.

“This is an established, historical town that is in the middle of a renaissance so you’ve got a lot of partners here that I didn’t have in the CID including the hospital, the fact that we’re the county seat, the Aurora Theatre, you’ve got the college,” Warbington said. “Those partners are going to be critical to making Lawrenceville what it is and what it will be in the future.”

Francoeur guaranteed a spot on the Atlanta Braves’ opening day roster for the first time since 2009. He was traded to the New York Mets that season — he had played in the Atlanta organization since 2002, when the Braves made him a first-round pick and gave him a $2.2 million signing bonus — and played in recent seasons with the Kansas City Royals, the San Francisco Giants, the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies.

He has a .261 career major league batting average with 153 home runs and 664 RBIs over his 11 seasons, including a solid 2015 season with the Phillies. He hit .258 last year with 13 homers and 45 RBIs, sporting a .367 average (11-for-30) as

a pinch-hitter.

Atlanta, which hasn’t made additional roster decisions, figures to use Francoeur in the outfield but also in that Jeff Francoeur pinch-hitting duty.

It will be a different vibe than Francoeur’s early days, when a Sports Illustrated cover and back-to-back 100RBI seasons put him in the high-pressure spotlight of a young, first-round talent.

“Look at what I did in Philly last year, I think that’s the perfect role for me honestly,” Francoeur told the Daily Post last month.

“That’s part of why I’m real excited about coming back.

I won’t have the pressure like the first time (with the Braves), putting pressure on myself to hit 30 home runs, have 100 RBIs. I can just come back and play and be myself.

“Last year was a lot of fun. Being able to contribute, off the bench, pinch hitting. I’m looking forward to here in camp having a chance to talk to the younger players and meeting a bunch of those guys.”

After a long career of bouncing around the majors, Francoeur also is excited to be closer to home. He lives in Suwanee in the offseason with his high school sweetheart Catie and their two young children.

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One of three Democrats running against Gwinnett County commissioners this year is dropping out of the race a little more than two weeks after he signed up for the campaign.

Derek Johnson, who was running against District 1 Commissioner Jace Brooks, confirmed to the Daily Post that he has decided to withdraw

his candidacy, although the Secretary of State’s website still has him listed as a candidate. Johnson said he was leaving the race for personal reasons, including a death in the family.

Since Johnson was the only Democrat running for the seat, his decision to withdraw from the race means Brooks, who is not facing any opposition in the May 24 Republican primary, has a clear road to re-election.

Brooks is the only com-

missioner up for re-election this year that has such an easy road to another term, however. Chairwoman Charlotte Nash is being challenged by Gwinnett County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Shealey while District 3 Commissioner Tommy Hunter is being challenged by Grayson-based pharmacist Jasper Watkins III. Every seat on the commission is held by a Republican, a majority that Democrats hope to break up in November.

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Duluth where he was pronounced dead.

The incident began when Pihera said the boy Additional details were was eating in the kitchen released Monday morning when he ran from his about the drowning death mother. She thought he ran of a 4-year-old boy in Du- into the bedroom, but he luth on Friday afternoon. didn’t respond. She looked Gwinnett County throughout the apartment, police spokeswoman Cpl. then feared that he may Michele Pihera reiterated have gotten outside and an early release from the recruited her family memGwinnett County Fire bers and the apartment Department that said complex manager to assist two officers arrived at her in trying to find him.

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lost a match since January

After building one of Georgia’s top wrestling dynasties at Archer, head coach Tom Beuglas is on the move.

Beuglas has accepted the head wrestling coach position at Buford, taking over a program that has become more successful in recent years. He leaves behind an Archer team that just won its fourth straight traditional and duals state championship and hasn’t

His goal now is constructing a similar power at Buford, though he has a better base than he did when he became Archer’s first wrestling coach in 2009 — he only had one wrestler who had competed before at the time.

Buford sent a schoolrecord 10 wrestlers to the Class AAAA traditional meet this season, finished as runner-up at state duals and swept the Region 8-AAAA traditional and

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Hawks stay on top of Region 7

duals championships.

“Dr. Banks Bitterman (Buford’s principal) and I are good friends,” Beuglas said of the Buford job and Bitterman, who was head wrestling coach at Brookwood in the past. “He has been trying to get me to come to Buford for several years now, but with the tremendous talent and success we were having at Archer, there was no way I could leave this senior group (Chris Diaz, Thomas Bullard, Daniel Bullard, Jacob Lill and Vinny Artigues), all who had national rank-

ings, and were multiple state place-winners or state champions. Dr. Bitterman does a great job running the school and they are outstanding in academics, athletics, discipline and the facilities are incredible.

“Their class sizes are small, and their school system pays teachers and coaches really well. I will have the opportunity to coach and move into an administrative role in the upcoming years, and I look Archer head coach Tom Beuglas shouts out commands forward to working for Dr. to Chris Diaz in the Class AAAAAA 132-pound weight class during the 2016 state finals at the Macon Centre-

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Fleet feet

By Will Hammock

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SUWANEE — Seconds from a scoreless first half, defense-heavy Mill Creek beat the clock for Tuesday night’s decisive goal.

The Hawks made a late push forward and Jenna Miller connected with Keely Hoppmeyer for a goal with 17 seconds left in the opening half, which proved to be the differencemaker in Mill Creek’s 1-0 victory in a key Region 7-AAAAAA girls soccer match.

“It was a warmup drill,” Hoppmeyer said. “(Miller) and I were running down the field and she came and played me a perfect ball.

Just like warmups.”

As it’s been all season, one goal was all the Hawks needed to win and stay on top of 7-AAAAAA with a 5-0 region mark (9-3 overall).

“The idea is, we know with our defense like a vice, that they’re going to give us a fighting chance in any game,” Mill Creek coach Vince Hayes said. “So if we get a goal, the girls know, alright we’ve got this.

They kind of wrench up a little bit on the opposing team. It’s good to see. It’s not one player. We’re not a one-player team. It was three, four, five, six different players who saved us in that game.”

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Brothers Diego, left, and Ernando Manrique returned to Mill Creek for their senior season after playing for the Georgia United soccer academy last year. Both accepted scholarships to play for Navy after graduation. (Staff Photo: Will Hammock)

Manrique brothers’ return leading red-hot Hawks

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so we just figured we would like to have some fun our last year,” Diego said.

Ernando and Diego The Manriques, each Manrique have spend their engaging and composed, whole lives playing socpicked Navy out of nearly cer with and against each a dozen offers, includother. ing top 25 programs at The next 18 months are Georgetown, Louisville going to be weird. and Elon.

The brothers returned to “We sat down with our Mill Creek for their senior mother, talked about what season after accomplishing we want for our future and what they wanted — colthen looked at schools, lege scholarship offers what programs they of— playing at the Georgia fer and also, financially, United soccer academy because there’s two of us last year. going to college, that was a “We had committed to huge thing,” Ernando said. the U.S. Naval Academy “That’s why the Naval

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Academy was definitely up there because it’s a prestigious school and completely free for both of us all four years. And then a job afterward, which is fantastic.”

Despite their mother, Evette, and older sister, Symone, serving in the Navy, the Manriques hadn’t thought about going to Annapolis until the offer came in.

“Right when they sent us the email, our mom said, ‘This is your school.

We have to go look at it,’” Ernando said.

“To be honest, a lot of it was money, but also

just the opportunities after and the experience during is why we decided to go there,” Diego said. “A great group of guys, too, when we went up to visit.”

They were all set to enjoy their senior season together at Mill Creek and then head to Annapolis for the daunting plebe year.

The Hawks were off to a hot start when Ernando, who scored the only goal in a win over Gainesville the first week of the season, tore his ACL on Feb. 26 against Dacula. He’s scheduled for a December return to the pitch and that means going to one of the

Naval Academy’s prep schools next year while Diego trailblazes for the family as a plebe.

“Yeahhhh,” Diego drawled, “it’ll be different, definitely, not being with each other.”

From the very beginning, they’ve been together. They started playing soccer at 4 years old and that was it.

“Straight from the getgo,” Ernando said of their love of the beautiful game.

“We tried (other sports), but I just wasn’t any good at anything else,” Diego

See MANRIQUES, Page 4B

North Gwinnett’s Jared Cook Big bats, aggressive attitude signed by Green Bay Packers keys to Norcross’ quick start The Sports Xchange The Green Bay Packers on Monday signed veteran tight end Jared Cook, a former North Gwinnett star, to a oneyear deal.

Cook, 28, was in Green Bay and completed a physical before the deal became official. The deal is worth a reported $3.6 million.

Cook comes to Green Bay after three seasons with the St. Louis Rams.

He was released on Feb. 19, saving the Rams $11.75 million against the salary cap.

According to ESPN, the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears also had interest in Cook, but he opted to join the Packers and quarterback Aaron

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Rams’ tight end Jared Cook of North Gwinnett leaps for a catch in front of a Raiders defender. (Photo: Kirby LeeUSA Today Sports)

Rodgers.

Cook signed a fiveyear, $35.1 million deal with the Rams in 2013 as an unrestricted free agent from the Tennessee Titans.

Cook had 142 receptions for 1,786 yards and eight touchdowns in his three seasons with the Rams, including 39 catches for 481 yards in 2015.

NORCROSS — Few sports require teams to tailor its style of play to the confines and dimensions of the playing field than baseball.

And few Gwinnett high school teams have had to adjust how it plays over the years more than Norcross, home to one of the most spacious ballparks in the county.

Playing their home games in such a pitchingfriendly environment, even after the dimensions were shortened by 15 feet last spring, it comes as little surprise that the Blue Devils’ trademark in recent years has been their work on the mound.

But while their staff is strong again this year, the bats have been Patrick as big a Hutton reason that Norcross (13-3, 3-1) stands near the top of the Region 7-AAAAAA standings in the early stages of league play.

Through the first 16 games of the regular season, the Blue Devils have scored 119 runs, an average of 7.4 per game, second only to regionleader Collins Hill among all 7-AAAAAA. With a home park that measures about 330 feet down each foul line, between 365 and 370 feet to

the power alleys and 385 feet to straightaway center, those numbers aren’t being aided much by the longball.

Instead, first-year coach Reggie Stencil says his Blue Devils have taken a much different approach.

“We made a very conscious effort to make sure we’re putting the ball in play,” Stancil said. “We work really, really hard at just getting it in play and seeing what happens.

“The thing is, if you look at our stats from last year, the deal we had last year was too many strikeouts.

Our goal is to put the ball in play, and if (the opponent) makes the routine play or make a tough play on us, we take our hat off to them.”

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ondeck Prep Schedule

Today

BASEBALL

6 p.m. — Brookwood at Berkmar 6 p.m. — Buford at North Hall 6 p.m. — Collins Hill at Mountain View 6 p.m. — Duluth at North 6 p.m. — Grayson at South 6 p.m. — Dacula at Parkview 6 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Peachtree Ridge 6 p.m. — Norcross at Mill Creek 6 p.m. — Salem at Lanier 6 p.m. — Shiloh at Central 6 p.m. — Wesleyan at Pace

GOLF

3 p.m. — Parkview and Brookwood at Summit Chase 4 p.m. — Buford boys and Grayson at Bear’s Best

LACROSSE

5:15 p.m. — Alpharetta girls at North 5:30 p.m. — Buford girlsat Gainesville 6 p.m. — Archer girls at Norcross 6:30 p.m. — Blessed Trinity boys at Buford 7 p.m. — Etowah boys at North 7:30 p.m. — Archer boys at Grayson

TENNIS

• Region 7-AAAAAA girls play-in 4 p.m. — Buford at Wesleyan Thursday

BASEBALL

5 p.m. — GAC at Holy Innocents’ 5 p.m. — Lakeview at Providence 5:30 p.m. — Pace at Wesleyan 6 p.m. — Hebron at Athens Christian

GOLF

3 p.m. — Duluth and TBA at Northwoods 3 p.m. — Lanier and Norcross at Berkeley Hills 4 p.m. — Buford girls and Flowery Branch at Chateau Elan

LACROSSE

4:30 p.m. — Collins Hill girls at Wesleyan 5 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge girls at Parkview 5:30 p.m. — Duluth at Meadowcreek 6:45 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge boys at Parkview 7:30 p.m. — Grayson girls at Johns Creek 7:30 p.m. — Mill Creek boys at Collins Hill 7:30 p.m. — Mill Creek girls at Cambridge

SOCCER

5 p.m. — Providence at Towns Co. 5 p.m. — Woodward Academy girls at GAC 5:30 p.m. — Brookwood at Kennesaw Mountain 5:30 p.m. — Collins Hill at Mill Creek 5:30 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Duluth 5:30 p.m. — Norcross at Mountain View 5:30 p.m. — North at Peachtree Ridge 5:30 p.m. — Parkview at Grayson 6 p.m. — Heritage at Lanier 6:30 p.m. — Wesleyan at Holy Innocents’

TENNIS

• Morgan Co. and Archer at Rhodes Jordan 4 p.m. — Lanier at Flowery Branch

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April 12: The Norcross Touchdown Club’s annual fundraiser golf tournament will be at Rivermont Country Club. Cost is $150 per golfer and sponsorships are available. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. For more information and registration, go to www. norcrossbluedevilsfootball.org.

April 18: The Mountain View football program will host its third annual fundraiser golf tournament at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club.

Cost is $100 per golfer.

Shotgun start is at 1 p.m.

Special prizes and drawings also are planned. For more information or to register, go to www.mtnviewfootball. com/golf. Email questions to jaws2920@icloud.com.

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April 18: Lawrenceville Youth Association will host a meeting for the upcoming basketball season.

The meeting will include filling new board member positions.

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Swarm complete two deadline trades, acquire their third Thompson brother

By Paul Thomas

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DULUTH — With brothers Miles and Lyle Thompson already on the roster, the Georgia Swarm competed the brotherly trio on Tuesday as it acquired their older brother Jerome Thompson in a trade with Saturday’s opponent, the Buffalo Bandits.

Georgia acquired 27-year-old Jerome Thompson in exchange for a six-round pick in the 2016 draft. It was one of two deals the franchise made ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline.

Georgia also sent forwards Josh Gillam and Joe Maracle to the Rochester Knighthawks in exchange for a second-round selection in 2018 and Rochester’s highest third-round pick in 2016.

“It’s very exciting,” Jerome Thompson said in a release from the team about joining his brothers.

“This is something we’ve looked forward to doing our whole lives and have always wanted to do.”

The Swarm now how have three of the four Thompson brothers on its roster. Jeremy Thompson is in his fifth year in the league as a member of the Saskatchewan Rush this season.

In addition to his brothers, Jerome Thompson has also played with Swarm

The Georgia Swarm acquired its third Thompson brother, Jerome (2) in a trade with the Buffalo Bandits on Tuesday. (Photo: Bill Wippert)

forwards Johnny Powless and Randy Staats during junior ball with the Six Nations Arrows. In addition, the Thompson Brothers all played together with Powless and Staats on the Iroquois National team this past summer that earned silver in the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.

“It’s exciting to see people that you played with growing up; to have that chemistry, I think it can go a long way,” said Jerome Thompson, who recorded five assists in two games for the Bandits.

Last season as a rookie he appeared in 10 games for Buffalo, scoring 10 goals with 14 assists.

Gillam, 27, appeared in two games for the Swarm

this season, and notched six points (4G, 2A). In four career seasons with the Swarm, the Peterborough, Ontario native registered 66 points (25G, 41A) and 101 loose balls. The Swarm selected Gillam with the No. 18 overall selection (second-round) in the 2010 NLL Draft Maracle, 21, posted four points (1G, 3A) in three games with the Swarm during his rookie season in 2015, and was on Georgia’s practice squad this season. The Swarm drafted the 5-foot-11, 195-pound, left-handed forward No. 10 overall (second-round) in the 2014 NLL Draft.

“We had an opportunity with two players who weren’t frontline guys on

our roster to pick up some draft picks for the future, and open up some space for other guys to get into the lineup,” Swarm Owner and General Manager John Arlotta said. “Jerome has played some great games against us in the past and we’re happy to now have him on the Swarm team.”

Georgia (4-8) faces Buffalo Bandits (8-4) on Saturday night for a 7:05 p.m. showdown at Infinite Energy Arena. Both teams won on the road during the first two meetings this season, and Saturday marks the series finale.

“I had a great time in Buffalo, great fans,” Jerome Thompson said. “It’s a quick turnaround playing them right away the first weekend that I get traded.”

UNC’s Final Four run inspired by ‘Porky’ The Sports Xchange Roy Williams now can tell the story with wry smile: A kid they called Porky helped propel the Tar Heels into the Final Four.

Words spoken nearly 40 years ago when Williams was coaching at Charles D. Owen High in Black Mountain, N.C., lifted the Tar Heels when they needed it most against Notre Dame on Sunday.

“We didn’t come this far, just to come this far.”

The author of this profound wisdom, which Williams used in Sunday’s pregame speech, was one of his players — Porky Spencer — back at Charles D. Owen.

“That’s just what we called him,” Williams said Monday. “Needless to say it was not his full name. We called him Porky. … One of the great young men I was fortunate enough to coach.”

On Sunday, when the Fighting Irish erased an 11-point deficit, took a 52-51 lead and looked as if they were going to take control, Porky’s words of wisdom ignited the Tar Heels and Notre Dame was doomed.

And it was guard Marcus Paige who invoked the wisdom from Porky 38 years ago to Williams before the game to perhaps the most crucial stage of the game that motivated the Tar Heels.

North Carolina responded with a 12-0 run to seal its 19th trip to the Final Four.

Williams says he tries to stay in touch with Spencer. “(He) comes to a lot our games. Makes that drive down from Black Mountain seven or eight times a year, and then gets in the car and drives right back,” Williams said.

It is unclear if Spencer, a retired football coach, will be traveling to Houston to root for his old coach. One thing for sure, the Tar Heels have come pretty far this year, but they won’t be happy unless they can go a little farther.

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams celebrates with his team after defeating Notre Dame Fighting Irish to reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. (Photo: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Second meeting for Villanova and Oklahoma Villanova and Oklahoma met earlier this season and the Sooners put a licking on the Wildcats.

Instead of slinking away with their tail between their legs, Villanova went on to win 17 of 19 games and learn from that December beating — “learning moments,” says coach Jay Wright.

The Wildcats went to Hawaii flying high, a perfect 7-0 and ranked No. 9.

Oklahoma was ranked No. 7 and it didn’t take long for the Sooners to prove they were better than the Wildcats.

Senior guards Buddy Hield and Isaiah Cousins combined for 37 points in a 78-55 win in the Pearl Harbor Invitational.

Wright has used that as a measuring stick all season to point to his players where they need to be.

“When that game unfolded, it was very clear that Oklahoma (was) playing like a top-10 team, probably a top-5 team at that point,” and we were not,” Wright said. “We really used that as a bar to say, ‘Look, we know what it is to play a top-5 team.

These guys are playing that way.’”

Wright and the Wildcats get a chance at revenge — on a much bigger stage.

And now that shellacking in Hawaii is looked upon as being beneficial.

“I think we’ve gotten a lot better from that point.

They have, too,” Wright

explained. “I think we had a lot further to come than they did. I think they were close to a Final Four team at that time of the year.

They have reached that goal. They’ve gotten good enough to be a definite Final Four team and national championship contender.

We weren’t close at that time.”

That was then and today the Wildcats are playing as well as any of the other three teams left standing.

Since losing to Seton Hall in the Big East tournament final by two points, the Wildcats have steamrolled their way to their first Final Four since 2009.

UNC Asheville was dispatched with little trouble.

Beating Iowa was like swatting a pesky bug away.

An anticipated matchup with Miami proved to be just a tune-up for topseeded Kansas Jayhawks.

In their biggest game of the season, the Wildcats proved they are more than just an offensive juggernaut. On an evening when Villanova shot just 40.4 percent from the field — after making 59.9 percent in its first three NCAA Tournament games — the Wildcats turned to defense and clutch foul shooting to secure a trip to Houston.

The Wildcats showed they have evolved from that early season loss to the Sooners, prompting Wright to say, “I think we had gotten to the point on Saturday night of playing like a Final Four team.”

Sooners’ Hield a rarity Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield is an anomaly in today’s college basketball world. In a culture of one-and-done, many players leave for the riches of the NBA before they’re prepared — mentally and physically.

“Hopefully Buddy serves as a poster child for those guys that are thinking of coming out and are not sure,” Sooners coach Lon Kruger said. “The sad part of all of that, the majority of guys that come out early don’t play in the NBA. People see those that do.

“But the value of coming back is not just to improve your draft status, but a year more mature, a year stronger, a year better player, a year better positioned to have success when you do go,” Kruger added.

Kruger knows what he is talking about. And even though it’s been 22 years since he has appeared in a Final Four, (Florida lost to Duke in 1994), and the game has changed dramatically, some things remain the same.

Hield has taken a page out of those old days when Kruger was just beginning to build an impressive resume with stops at UT Pan American, Kansas State, Florida, Illinois and UNLV, as well as three years as the head man of the Atlanta Hawks.

As a freshman, Hield averaged 7.8 points per game. The next season, he doubled that and was scoring 16.5 a game and took it up a notch as a junior to 17.4.

By holding off and ignoring the temptation to turn pro after his third year, the Bahamian native has cemented his status as a first-round pick as he averages 25.7 points a game.

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Four-peat for the Bronco girls at the county meet

By Will Hammock

GIRLS COUNTY TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

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HOSCHTON — The seniors on Brookwood’s girls track and field team finished their final county meet where they began at their first one three years earlier.

On top.

The Broncos won the Gwinnett County Track and Field Championships for the fourth straight year Monday night at Mill Creek, completing a career of domination at the annual meet. They scored 121 points to outdistance runner-up Parkview’s 74 and also claimed the junior varsity title in impressive fashion.

“Honestly, this really was such a great team effort from all sides,” Brookwood girls coach Kelly Swanson said. “We had a ton of PRs (personal records) today on both the JV and varsity teams. We went into county wanting to win both because it takes a whole team to win county. With the JV and varsity, we were able to do it this year and it wasn’t one group standing out. It took a team effort.

“With JV and varsity winning, I think it showed our depth and it gives the younger girls a glimpse that hard work can pay off. … I’m really emotional about our seniors leaving because they won four years in row, won every year, a four-peat. They’re really excited.”

Brookwood got a trio of individual victories Monday, beginning with Caitlan Tate’s victory in the 100-meter dash in 11.89 seconds. Brianna Isles won the 100 hurdles in a school-record 14.27 (she also was third in the 300 hurdles) and Mackenzie Ellison was first in the 800 in 2:18.73. It was

TRACK AND FIELD Gwinnett County Championships At Mill Creek High School Monday’s results Team standings 1. Brookwood, 121 2. Parkview, 74 3. Buford, 61 4. Archer, 57 5. Dacula, 53 6. Mill Creek, 41.5 7. Peachtree Ridge, 41 8. Grayson, 40 9. Berkmar, 37 10. Norcross, 23 10. Greater Atlanta Christian, 23 12. North Gwinnett, 22.5 13. Collins Hill, 21 14. Shiloh, 18 15. Hebron Christian, 10 16. Providence Christian, 6 16. South Gwinnett, 6 18. Central Gwinnett, 4 400-meter relay 1. Archer, 46.56 (Paris Warner, Serenity Douglas, Jacquelyn Switzer, Kyleeyah Whitehead) 2. Buford, 47.74 3. Parkview, 48.07 4. Brookwood, 48.17 5. Peachtree Ridge, 49.02 6. Greater Atlanta Christian, 49.14 7. Shiloh, 49.97 8. North Gwinnett, 51.45 400 1. Serenity Douglas, Archer, 54.53 2. Nina Nkem, Parkview, 56.64 3. Erin Marsh, Buford, 57.70 4. Jessica Moody, Parkview, 58.58 5. Iman Williams, South Gwinnett, 58.77 6. Chika Motanya, Grayson, 59.19 7. Jayla Ferris, Brookwood, 1:01.25 8. Heather Lundi, Collins Hill, 1:03.34

Top, Caitlan Tate of Brookwood, Jacquelyn Switzer of Archer and Alexa Rossum of Buford compete in the 100-meter dash at the Gwinnett County Track and Field Championship at Mill Creek High School. Bottom, Brianna Isles of Brookwood and Jirah Simpkins of Berkmar compete in the 100-meter hurdles (Photos: Craig Cappy)

the second win of the meet for Ellison, who won the 1,600 this past Saturday.

Lauren Flynt added a second-place finish in the 3,200.

“We went into county knowing it would take all of them to do it,” Swanson said. “They all impressed me. Every time they run, they impress me. It really

was a great effort from the JV and the varsity.”

Erin Marsh and the Buford girls also had a memorable meet, finishing third with 61 points.

Marsh won the 300 hurdles in 43.53, was third in the 100 hurdles and anchored the Wolves’ first-place 1,600 relay team that also included

Britiney Johnson, Alexa Rossum and Destiny Jackson. Marsh took her team from second to first in the final 100 meters, capping the foursome’s first-place run of 3:56.61.

Archer’s sprinters also had a nice day, giving the team a fourth-place finish with 57 points. Serenity Douglas led the way with

7. Taylor Grant, Collins Hill, 16.70 8. Jaenise Jones, Parkview, 17.19 800 1. Mackenzie Ellison, Brookwood, 2:18.73 2. Leah Disher, Parkview, 2:20.89 3. Maddy Howe, Hebron, 2:24.76 4. Grace Lynch, Brookwood, 2:27.52 5. Tatiana Gonzalez, Archer, 2:28.45 6. Alexandra Froh, Mill Creek, 2:28.84 7. Meredith Herman, Archer, 2:30.21 8. Lauryn Davidson, Buford, 2:30.75 200 1. Serenity Douglas, Archer, 24.13 2. Jacquelyn Switzer, Archer, 24.48 3. Nina Nkem, Parkview, 24.62 4. Caitlan Tate, Brookwood, 24.76 5. Nia Brown, Greater Atlanta Christian, 25.37 6. Destiny Jackson, Buford, 25.65 7. Alexa Rossum, Buford, 25.76 8. Amina Washington, Norcross, 26.72 300 hurdles 1. Erin Marsh, Buford, 43.53 2. Mizani Simpson, Berkmar, 45.12 3. Brianna Isles, Brookwood, 46.39 4. Hayley Respress, Shiloh, 46.74 5. Aweng Mawien, Shiloh, 46.97 6. Adina Nimene, Peachtree Ridge, 47.39 7. Jaenise Jones, Parkview, 47.42

100 1. Caitlan Tate, Brookwood, 11.89 2. Jacquelyn Switzer, Archer, 11.93 3. Alexa Rossum, Buford, 12.10 4. Kyleeyah Whitehead, Archer, 12.22 5. Destiny Jackson, Buford, 12.37 6. Nia Brown, Greater Atlanta Christian, 12.42 7. Kayla Louie, Brookwood, 12.45 8. Jada Jones, Greater Atlanta Christian, 12.52

3,200 1. Yanely Gomez, Grayson, 11:10.24 2. Lauren Flynt, Brookwood, 11:16.28 3. Camryn Petit, Mill Creek, 11:21.12 4. Emily Swanigan, Providence, 11:37.29 5. Hannah Petit, Mill Creek, 11:38.99 6. Kimmie Whiting, North Gwinnett, 11:46.75 7. Abby Kettle, Greater Atlanta Christian, 11:49.62 8. Gabrielle Gusmerotti, Norcross, 11:51.30

100 hurdles 1. Brianna Isles, Brookwood, 14.27 2. Jirah Simpkins, Berkmar, 14.62 3. Adina Nimene, Peachtree Ridge, 15.03 4. Nadia Davila, Berkmar, 15.32 5. Stephanie Reynolds, Greater Atlanta Christian, 15.37 6. Liana Syrkett, Brookwood, 15.74

1,600 relay 1. Buford, 3:56.61 (Britiney Johnson, Alexa Rossum, Destiny Jackson, Erin Marsh) 2. Parkview, 3:58.08 3. Norcross, 4:02.57 4. Brookwood, 4:04.23 5. Peachtree Ridge, 4:04.34 6. Collins Hill, 4:09.12

victories in both the 200 (24.13) and 400 (54.53), while joining Paris Warner, Jacquelyn Switzer and Kyleeyah Whitehead on a victorious 400 relay (46.56). Switzer had a pair of runner-up finishes in

the 200 (24.48) and 100 (11.93).

Grayson got one victory in the girls meet from Yanely Gomez, first in the 3,200 at 11:10.24, six seconds faster than runner-up Flynt’s time.

Brookwood boys win county title for fifth time in six years

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

HOSCHTON — Trailing Archer by seven points after Saturday’s field events, Brookwood’s chances for a repeat at the Gwinnett County Track and Field Championships hinged on its runners.

Those athletes delivered Monday.

The Bronco boys finished with 102.5 points to Archer’s 88.5 after the running finals at Mill Creek, winning their second straight county title and fifth in the past six seasons. Only a 2014 victory by a Shiloh team that eventually won the Class AAAAAA state title kept them from a county championship the past six years.

“It means a lot (to win county),” Brookwood boys coach Mark Kelley said.

“To make it two years in a row and our JV won it, too, (on Monday), that was great. … It’s kind of a pride thing (for the team).

You keep working hard and try to acheive that goal.

“When it came down to it, they knew what they had to do and competed well. It took another team effort by everybody. When things get rough, they buckle down and compete.”

Depth played a huge role in the Broncos’ surge to the top, but they had some standout individual performances, too.

Myles Scott won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.15 seconds and finished as the 300 hurdles runner-up to South Gwinnett’s Antuane Dennard, who was first in 38.41 to Scott’s 38.60.

Zach Israel dominated the

BOYS COUNTY TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS TRACK AND FIELD Gwinnett County Championships At Mill Creek High School Monday’s results

Above, Zach Israel of Brookwood leads the pack in the 3,200-meter run at the Gwinnett County Track and Field Championship at Mill Creek High School on Monday. Top right, Myles Scott of Brookwood and Antuane Dennard of South Gwinnett compete in the 110-meter hurdles.

(Photos: Craig Cappy)

3,200 with a winning time of 9:28.38, finishing off his double in the distance events — he also won the 1,600 this past Saturday.

“We had the good day that we expected,” Kelley said.

Mill Creek (63.5), Parkview (61) and South Gwinnett (54) rounded out the top five in the boys standings.

In addition to Dennard’s hurdles win, South got two victories from Terell Smith in the sprints. The sophomore won the 100 in 10.32 and the 200 in 21.24, outlasting tough fields in both

events, though defending 100 champion Jalen Virgil of Mountain View pulled up with an injury in that race and didn’t run later in the 200.

Parkview also had a solid day, highlighted by a 1-2 finish from Justin Long (48.94) and Amir Harris (49.04) in the 400.

Those two also joined Anthony Shuford and Demarius Smith on a first-place 400-meter relay (42.17).

Mountain View’s Tyler Barber won the 800 in 1:53.43, while Shiloh finished as champion in the meet-ending 1,600 relay

Team standings 1. Brookwood, 102.5 2. Archer, 88.5 3. Mill Creek, 63.5 4. Parkview, 61 5. South Gwinnett, 54 5. Grayson, 54 7. Shiloh, 51 8. North Gwinnett, 33.5 9. Mountain View, 29 10. Collins Hill, 21 10. Peachtree Ridge, 21 12. Buford, 14 13. Meadowcreek, 13 14. Central Gwinnett, 12 15. Lanier, 11 15. Dacula, 11 17. Norcross, 9 18. Providence Christian, 3 19. Berkmar, 2 20. Duluth, 1 20. Discovery, 1 400-meter relay 1. Parkview, 42.17 (Amir Harris, Justin Long, Anthony Shuford, Demarius Smith) 2. Grayson, 42.34 3. Brookwood, 42.55 4. Buford, 42.89 5. North Gwinnett, 43.54 6. Shiloh, 44.08 7. South Gwinnett, 44.10 400 1. Justin Long, Parkview, 48.94 2. Amir Harris, Parkview, 49.04 3. Christian Whitehead, Shiloh, 50.61 4. Julian McDuffie, Shiloh, 51.32 5. Ryan Jones, Collins Hill, 51.79

in 3:23.32. The Generals’ winning foursome

6. Jared Hayes, Mill Creek, 51.80 7. Khmari Thompson, Archer, 52.17 8. Cameron Price, Mill Creek, 52.57 100 1. Terell Smith, South Gwinnett, 10.32 2. Trevious Frazier, Grayson, 10.50 3. Elliott Cummings, Central Gwinnett, 10.76 4. Terry Newell, Brookwood, 10.78 5. Ismail Abdul, Grayson, 10.78 6. Kyree Rogers, Meadowcreek, 10.87 7. Max Tracey, Norcross, 10.94 8. Jalen Virgil, Mountain View, 11.21 110 hurdles 1. Myles Scott, Brookwood, 14.15 2. Antuane Dennard, South Gwinnett, 14.39 3. Julian Martin-Rogers, Mill Creek, 15.14 4. Chase Murray, Shiloh, 15.51 5. Zahir Carr, Grayson, 15.52 6. Thomas Harrison, Collins Hill, 15.68 7. Chidi Okebalama, Archer, 15.69 8. Nasir Christian, North Gwinnett, 16.70 800 1. Tyler Barber, Mountain View, 1:53.43 2. Damonte Ward, Archer, 1:54.05 3. Jordan Smith, Central Gwinnett, 1:57.33 4. Pierre Tugman, Mountain View, 1:58.72 5. Jamon Jordan, Dacula, 1:59.55 6. Delaney Moore, Mill Creek, 2:00.07 7. Jordan Bullock, Brookwood, 2:00.36 8. Andrew Smith, Collins Hill, 2:01.91

200 1. Terell Smith, South Gwinnett, 21.24 2. Trevious Frazier, Grayson, 21.28 3. Justin Long, Parkview, 21.63 4. Amir Harris, Parkview, 21.63 5. Cameron Douglas, Grayson, 22.02 6. K.J. Anderson, Buford, 22.15 300 hurdles 1. Antuane Dennard, South Gwinnett, 38.41 2. Myles Scott, Brookwood, 38.60 3. Chase Murray, Shiloh, 40.40 4. Pierre Tugman, Mountain View, 41.31 5. Kingston Watkins, Shiloh, 42.22 6. Chidi Okebalama, Archer, 42.50 7. Tijaah Harris, Berkmar, 42.98 8. Jared Borders, Duluth, 42.99 3,200 1. Zach Israel, Brookwood, 9:28.38 2. Gavin Childers, Mill Creek, 9:39.83 3. Nate Reichard, Peachtree Ridge, 9:40.81 4. James Cragin, Archer, 9:44.38 5. Chase Condra, Peachtree Ridge, 9:46.99 6. Sam Costa, Mill Creek, 9:47.49 7. Patrick Smith, Brookwood, 9:47.83 8. Christian Corsello, Parkview, 9:49.36 1,600 relay 1. Shiloh, 3:23.32 (Elijah Berry, Julian McDuffie, Kingston Watkins, Christian Whitehead) 2. Parkview, 3:24.76 3. Archer, 3:25.64 4. Mill Creek, 3:26.03 5. Brookwood, 3:28.35 6. Shiloh, 3:36.53

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Senior hoops players ready to shine one last time as All-Stars From Staff Reports Gwinnett County’s top senior high school basketball players will get one more chance to shine at the Gwinnett County All-Star Basketball Games tonight at Grayson High School.

More than 60 of the top boys and girls graduating seniors will participate, including two-time Daily Post Boys Players of the Year Josh Okogie of Shiloh, as well as first-team All-County selections like Faustine Aifuwa and Kevon Tucker of Dacula, TeShaun Hightower of Collins Hill, Alphonso Willis of Grayson, Cairo Booker of Wesleyan and Vash Perry of Norcross.

Coaches for the game will include outgoing coaches like Mountain View’s Jackie Lindquist and Duluth’s Eddie Hood, as well as former coaches like retired Meadowcreek coaches Billy Davis and Adrienne Long and current coaches Kirk Call of

Dacula’s Kevon Tucker (24) is one of the many county seniors who will take part in the Gwinnett County All-Star Basketball Game. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Parkview and Kari Slaten of Berkmar.

The girls game will tip

off first at 6:30 p.m., with the boys to follow at approximately 8 p.m.

•From Page 1B Bitterman. They are extremely successful in every sport up there, so I see no reason why wrestling cannot be as well. I think the potential there is tremendous. All of the teachers that I spoke to said it is a great place to work, and the Board and Dr. (Geye) Hamby have an excellent reputation as well.

The community is very supportive and the school culture is great there.”

Beuglas has been a successful coach dating back to his 16 years at Parkview (1993-2009) with Dennis Stromie. He coached the Panthers to state titles in 2004 and 2006 before moving to Archer and upping his overall dual and traditional state title count to 12. He also was Gwinnett’s coach of the year in 2011 and from 2013-16.

He has won 17 region and 11 Gwinnett County titles, boasting 28 individual state champions, including two four-time champs, and four national champions. His career dual record is 404-50.

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Archer head coach Tom Beuglas is handed the first place trophy after defeating North Forsyth following this year’s Class AAAAAA state duals final at the Macon Centreplex. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

His greatest successes have come in building his current program, which was tough to leave.

“Archer has 11 starters coming back next year, including five state-place winners, including finalists Quinn Miller and Gabriel Lee, so they will be very good again and contend for another state championship,” said Beuglas, a Stone Mountain native who won a 1988 individual state title at Redan. “I have no doubt the administration at Archer wants to see the program continue

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leading, talking to the players as they came off the said with a smile. field,” Brett Godwin said.

“We tried basketball “Just stepping up and being and baseball, but notha presence in the game ing clicked like soccer,” even though he can’t play.

Ernando said.

It’s absolutely what we “I would just kick the want to see.” basketball,” Diego said.

Godwin, in his first “It never went past Tseason at the helm of the ball,” Ernando laughed.

Hawks, was thrilled to get By 10, they were rethe Manriques back as cruited by a club team and, seniors. later, joined the Georgia “They’re fun to be Olympic Development around,” Godwin said.

Program.

“They’re fantastic kids.

It wasn’t just playing They’re more than great together on the same team. players. They’re leaders.

For 13 years, Ernando They’re excellent students. played right back and They’re great role models.

Diego left back. It’s where They’re everything you’d Navy intends to play them want in a player on your as well. team.”

“It’s always easy to Ernando was leading find him because I always Mill Creek’s Diego Manrique (10) plays the ball against Duluth during a region game Mill Creek in scoring at know what he’s going to the time of his injury and this season in Duluth. (Photo: Karl L. Moore) do,” Diego said. “Just the Diego remains the assists chemistry is pretty big. We right back and he’s a left battles. With a group recovers. Working through leader for a team ranked can always anticipate what back, we always met up on of friends they call the his first serious injury, ErNo. 2 in the state. we’re going to do.” the same side,” Ernando “Lads,” the Manriques go nando said he still feels like “Diego is extremely Last year at the soccer said. play on the weekends. part of the team. His coach comfortable in possesacademy, the coaching staff “No coach would put us There’s no definite word agrees. sion,” Godwin said. “He’s deliberately played the on the same side,” Diego on an official win-loss tally “In the game against calm with the ball at his brothers against each other. said. between the brothers and (defending state champ) feet, very much under con“We would scrimmage They also, of course, those battles are on hold Duluth, he was still taking trol. There’s no pressure it each other and since I’m a have had many backyard for now while Ernando control from the bench, seems like. He makes good

•From Page 1B The shutout was Mill Creek’s sixth straight, another defensive gem for a unit that has given up only four goals in 12 matches.

It’s been a month since the Hawks have given up a goal.

There’s a good reason for the defensive prowess.

“There’s a sign at every Gwinnett club soccer field that says ‘All defenders please attend Mill Creek High School,’” Hayes joked. “I honestly have 20 defenders and they’re all good. The job of the coach is trying to figure out what you can do (with that). I have no natural forwards except for McClaine

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to thrive, as we have been the only program winning state titles for the school. I am very proud of what we have been able to accomplish at Archer. We have some great parents, and I love the guys on the team, and principal Ken Johnson, AD Tim Watkins and head football coach Andy Dyer have all been great to me.

“I just felt like this was a new challenge and a great opportunity for me and my family. I plan on finishing my career at Buford.”

decisions. His passing is incredible, which allows us to do a lot of the things we want to do.”

After a huge 1-0 win over Duluth in the region opener, the Hawks have continued to rack up wins against tough competition.

“The season is looking pretty good,” said Diego, who has filled in at several positions in the wake of Ernando’s injury. “Duluth was definitely a big win.

Definitely a confidence booster.”

Mill Creek, state runnerup in 2014 when Ernando had eight goals and 11 assists as a sophomore, beat No. 10 Meadowcreek 1-0 the same week and handed No. 4 Norcross its first loss of the season last Friday.

“It’s great to have their leadership out there,” Godwin said. “They work extremely hard every day.

They do everything we ask of them. They step up and and lead by example.

Obviously, they’re great players and they have a very bright future ahead of them.”

Hawks (Logsdon), who’s hurt.

We changed our formation to accomodate for more defensive players, focused on teaching defensive players to go forward and they’re enjoying that. Every defender loves to score.”

Mill Creek scratched out the confidence-boosting goal that mattered most Tuesday thanks to the combo of Miller and Hoppmeyer. Miller got free on the right flank and slipped a pass to the middle, where Hoppmeyer was waiting.

The junior took her time and placed a perfect shot into the net with 17 seconds left before the half.

“I think, even with one goal, our defense is so strong and we can just

Even more importantly, the production has come The approach is one throughout the batting Norcross has actually carorder, with no fewer than ried over as Stancil, a long- seven regular starters hittime assistant, took over ting at least .309 or better, the program when Jonathan led by seniors Patrick HutWyman moved on to take ton (.491) and Zack Walch the head coaching job at (.440).

Lanier, and it has definitely “I think we have a lot worked fairly well so far in more guys who can put the 2016. ball in play,” Hutton said.

The Blue Devils come “We’re better at two-out into tonight’s game at Mill hitting, better hitting with Creek with just 96 team runners in scoring position. strikeouts in 556 total plate Definitely, our average has appearances, and when increase in all situations.” they have put the ball in Walch, who led the team play, they’ve usually hit by hitting .434 with 14 safely, with 155 hits in 459 RBIs and 19 runs scored official at-bats, good for a as a junior last year, admits .337 team batting average. the added depth has helped

contain everything,” Hoppmeyer said. “One goal really helps us.”

Mill Creek goalkeeper Madison Jarvis faced some difficult situations on scrambles in front of the net, but had to make just two saves against a Lions team that had won six of their last seven matches. Jarvis’ defense cleared out the rest of the scary chances, led by a solid back line of Kristina Burkingstock, Marissa Harkins and Madison Hatfield.

Peachtree Ridge (7-5, 3-2) had a 6-1 edge in corner kicks, but wasn’t able to do much with any of them.

That’s been the norm for a Mill Creek defense that has frustrated its opposition this season.

“We knew from the start with the graduating players we had, the injured players, the kind of team we had, that we were going to be one of those teams that works really, really hard, works together and kind of gets the job done,” Hayes said. “What I’m proud of is the girls are really starting to believe in themselves and realize they can do anything.

Our motto is no one is better than all of us together. We’re kind of showing we can do that. Coming in last year, we had to have a last gasp to get into the playoffs. All the coaches and players said, ‘Let’s not do that again.’

So we’re trying to focus on every game, one day at a game.”

Mill Creek boys 4, Peachtree Ridge 2 Peachtree Ridge had more success offensively than any team of late against Mill Creek, but they couldn’t slow down goal-hungry Brenton King in Tuesday night’s boys matchup.

King scored three goals, giving him nine in the Hawks’ last four matches, and helped second-ranked Mill Creek to a 4-2 win over host Peachtree Ridge.

King and Billy Johnson scored goals in less than eight minutes to start the match, but their lead was quickly erased on goals by James Williams and Won Il Lee. Lee converted a penalty kick for his goal after Williams drew a foul in the box.

It was more success than Mill Creek’s opponents have enjoyed lately — the Hawks had allowed just one PK goal in their previous seven matches.

Mill Creek (11-1, 5-0) regained the lead on a King goal less than two minutes into the second half. He nearly had another minutes later but his header was cleared off away from an empty goal by diving Peachtree Ridge defender Harrison Arnold.

A brilliant run from the defense and cross from Diego Manrique in the 53rd minute set up King for his hat trick and a 4-2 edge. In the 71st minute, King drew a PK but missed it wide.

The Lions fell to 7-6 and 2-3 in the region.

tally lacking in power.

While Devin Mayfield’s two home runs are the team’s only round-trippers of the season, Norcross has a total of 45 extra-base hits through its first 16 games, including 39 doubles.

And with numerous players driving in runs, led by Baron Radcliff (19 RBIs), Foster (12 RBIs), Cory Kelly (11 RBIs), Walch (9 RBIs) and Riu Peng (8 RBIs), Stancil is pleased with how the Blue Devils have been able to get baserunners in once they get on base.

That production taking a lot of pressure off of Norcross’ usual steady

pitching staff, which has allowed just 54 runs this season, tied for the region lead with North Gwinnett.

But they know those trends must continue as the Blue Devils run deeper into its region schedule and face equally pitching-rich opponents.

“Pitching wins championships,” Walch said. “And the offense is coming a lot better than the last couple of years. That’s where we’ve gotten into trouble.

We were losing a lot of 2-1 games or 3-1 games. The offense has been there, but pitching is where it starts, and our defense has helped out.”

Norcross take a load off his shoulders.

But as he points out, pressure is actually a big part of the Norcross offense, albeit pressure applied to opponents.

“We’re playing our game,” Walch said. “We’re jumping on fastballs and getting on early and often and making sure that we’re putting pressure on the other teams, making them make plays. In the past, we just kind of watched a lot of pitches and weren’t as aggressive ahead in the count. Now, we’re hitting balls in gaps and scoring guys.

“We have a philosophy

that when you get on first base, it’s your responsibility to score yourself.

So, that means taking second and taking third however you can, and if it’s a passed ball, you take home.”

The Blue Devils have certainly utilized their speed to put forward their aggressive agenda, stealing 64 bases as a team so far this season, including 15 by Walch, 13 by Hutton and 10 by newcomer Darius Foster.

But while they’ve played a speed game predicated on contact hitting and hitting gaps, that doesn’t mean they have been to-

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Duluth boys earn rivarly bragging rights with 3-1 win

By David Friedlander

to 8-3-1 overall and 3-1 in region play.

NORCROSS — With “I wish new region alignments we could approaching next year, (have) a Tuesday night’s Region rivalry like David Park 7-AAAAAA match at Northis with cross Community Stadium other schools, but … this may have been the last boys is a great rivalry. Unforsoccer clash between neigh- tunately, it’s probably the borhood rivals Duluth and last one, unless we can get Norcross for a while. them back on our (nonThe visiting Wildcats region) schedule. You saw made it count, with David a great game (Tuesday) Park scoring twice to help night. Two teams battling, clinch a 3-1 victory over guys who grew up within the No. 4 state-ranked Blue a few miles of each other.

Devils, and possession of That’s why I love this the Rivalry Cup trophy that game so much. came with it.

“We finished our chances “This is a rivalry. This is (Tuesday) night. Like I told what it’s all about,” Duluth (the players), if you finish coach Adel Mohsen said your chances, good things after his team improved are going to happen.” david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Chances were plentiful for both teams, with most of them at close range.

And Duluth was first to cash in, with Thierry Jules knocking away a bouncing ball in the goal box before Norcross (10-2, 3-2) goalkeeper Fabricio Verdun could corral it, then booting home the rebound to put the Wildcats up 1-0 with 9:37 left in the first half.

Park then extended the lead by taking advantage of another loose ball on the doorstep off a set piece early in the second half.

A foul deep in the corner on the left wing gave Duluth a de facto corner kick, which Jose Linares managed to find a spot between a crowd of players from both teams just in

front of the goal line.

Park got to it first and blasted the ball into the net to make the Wildcats’ lead 2-0 with 37:35 left to play.

Norcross refused to quit, even after an apparent goal by Alan Mejia was nullified by a handball call midway through the second half.

But the Blue Devils’ senior and his teammates kept the pressure on and finally broke through when he sent another high ball into the penalty area that Ben Skinner managed to jar loose before Edgar Mozo could smother it and then sending it into the back of the net to pull Norcross to within 2-1 with 11:05 remaining.

But the Blue Devils could pull no closer despite

several opportunities, including a pair of free kicks from just outside the top of the 23-yard arc within seconds of each other in the final five minutes of the match.

Both were headed out by the Duluth defense, and Park applied the finishing touch by running down a long lead pass along the right sideline by Daniel Gomez and scoring with two seconds left to account for the final score.

As disappointing as the loss was for Norcross, coach Frank Pitt was still upbeat about the Blue Devils’ chances to secure a state playoff berth with two region games remaining.

“It was a real tight game, for the most part,”

Pitt said. “(Duluth) scored at the right times. We’re going to be OK. All we need is one more win to secure a playoff spot. It would be nice to win two and get a better seed. …

We’re doing well. We just need to (stay) positive.”

Duluth girls 1, Norcross 0 Nadia Dixon’s goal with 18:27 left in the second half broke a nil-nil tie and lifted the Wildcats (5-7-1, 2-2) to the girls version of the Rivalry Cup. Kalvine Tonner got the assist on the game’s only goal while Tiffany Sornpao made six saves in the victory.

Erin Stitt made five saves in goal for the Blue Devils (7-6, 0-5), who suffered their fifth loss of the season by a single goal.

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North girls beat Collins Hill in PKs From Staff Reports SUWANEE — North Gwinnett girls defeated Collins Hill 3-1 in penalty kicks to earn a 2-1 victory in Region 7-AAAAAA on Tuesday. Both teams entered the game undefeated in the region.

Natalia Zapata scored the Bulldogs goal in regulation time while Greer Rickett made two saves in penalty kicks to help North (8-3, 4-0) earn the victory. Ciara Whitely scored for Collins Hill (7-5, 4-1).

GIRLSSOCCER SOCCER GIRLS Parkview 5, Central Gwinnett 0 LAWRENCEVILLE — Parkview remained undefeated in Region 8-AAAAAA with a 5-0 win over host Central Gwinnett on Tuesday. Makenna Lupori scored twice to lead the Panthers (11-4, 5-0). Chloe Whittaker, Mariel Criswell and Nya Gray also scored for Parkview.

Mountain View 10, Meadowcreek 0 NORCROSS — Mountain View defeated host Meadowcreek 10-0 in Region 7-AAAAAA on Tuesday. Ashley Lewis scored four goals to lead the Bears (5-7-1, 1-4). Jessica Stebnicki scored three goals while Alex Felger, Allison Slatt and Rachel Caldwell also scored. Morgan McCree recorded the shutout in goal for Mountain View.

GAC 3, Lovett 1 ATLANTA — Greater Atlanta Christian goalie Melissa Gray made 12 saves to help the Spartans defeat Lovett 3-1 on Tuesday. Kaylann Boyd scored twice and Liz Vega also scored a goal for GAC (7-4-1, 1-0).

Lakeview 5, Providence 2 LILBURN — Lakeview Academy defeated Providence Christian 5-2 on Tuesday. Emily Askew and Sydney Hendricks each scored a goal for the Storm (3-7, 2-3).

BOYSSOCCER SOCCER BOYS Parkview 1, Central Gwinnett 0 LAWRENCEVILLE — Parkview defeated Central Gwinnett 1-0 in Region 8-AAAAAA on Tuesday. The only goal was scored midway

through the second half when Alessandro Castro scored off an assist from Maverick Lobo.

Parkview improves to 9-3, 4-1 in the region while Central falls to 7-5 and 3-2 in the region.

Dacula 4, Archer 1 DACULA — Dacula defeated visiting Archer 4-1 in Region 8-AAAAAA on Tuesday. Payton Rawson scored two goals while Eddu Soloranzo and Zachary Watson each added a goal for the Falcons (5-9, 2-4). Bryce Lackey made 14 saves in net for Dacula.

Grayson 3, South Gwinnett 0 LOGANVILLE — Grayson downed South Gwinnett 3-0 on Tuesday. Austin Casbarro scored twice and Jonathan Vargas once for the Rams (9-3, 4-1). Riley Eck and Daniel Conlin combined for the shutout in net for Grayson.

Meadowcreek 7, Mountain View 1 NORCROSS — Meadowcreek defeated Mountain View 7-1 in Region 7-AAAAAA on Tuesday.

Carlos Ayala Viera scored for the Bears.

Lanier 1, Gainesville 0 GAINESVILLE — Lanier defeated host Gainesville 1-0 in Region 8-AAAAA on Tuesday.

Patrick Braz de Silva scored on an assist from Jay Lmond for the Longhorns (8-4, 4-2).

Buford 3, Chestatee 0 BUFORD – Buford shut out visiting Chestatee in Region 8-AAAA on Tuesday. Uriel Galaiza, Colin Tarala and Joe Guiney all scored goals for the Wolves (7-3-2, 4-2).

Lakeview 2, Providence 1 LILBURN — Lakeview Academy defeated Providence Christian 2-1 on Tuesday. Carter Swain scored a goal and hit the cross bar twice for the Storm (3-8, 2-3).

BASEBALL BASEBALL GAC 2, Holy Innocents 1 NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the fourth as the Spartans defeated Holy Innocents 2-1 on Tuesday. Andrew Shultz pitched a complete game and allowed two hits and fanned 12 to earn the win. Eric Smith had a hit, run and RBI while Schultz helped his own cause with two hits for GAC (12-4, 5-2).

Wesleyan 10, Pace Academy 0 PEACHTREE CORNERS —

Wesleyan defeated Pace Academy 10-0 on Tuesday. Jordan Ward pitched all six innings and earned the win. Ward allowed two hits and struck out six.

Jake McCleskey belted a two run home run to lead the Wolves (15-4, 6-2) offense. Mikey Olson had two hits and two RBIs while Drew Aspinwall also recorded two hits in the victory.

Hebron 12, Providence 2 LILBURN — Hebron Christian defeated Providence Christian 12-2 in Region 8-A on Tuesday.

Jake Hershman pitched five and one-third innings and struck out 11 to earn the win for the Lions (16-2, 8-0). Tyler Calvert had three hits and four RBIs, Steven Casey had two hits and three RBIs and Spence Johns also had two hits and added an RBI for Hebron.

Wesley Anderson took the loss on the mound for the Storm (6-11, 3-5). Michell Miller had a double and and RBI while David Sloan also had a hit and RBI for Providence.

GIRLSTENNIS TENNIS GIRLS Mill Creek 3, Peachtree Ridge 0 HOSCHTON — Mill Creek defeated Peachtree Ridge 3-0 in the first round of the Region 7-AAAAAA tournament on Tuesday. Kayleigh Hahn won in singles as did the doubles tandems of Emilee Martinez and Lauren Walsh along with Callie Franklin and Sarabeth Jordan for the Hawks (13-4, 5-3).

North Gwinnett 3, Mountain View 0 SUWANEE — North Gwinnett defeated Mountain View 3-0 in the first round of the Region 7-AAAAAA tournament on Tuesday. Jada Tijani and Daphne Betancourt won in singles as did the doubles duo of Vanessa Eusebio and Hanna Etelalahti for the Bulldogs (17-1, 8-0).

Parkview 5, Lakeside 0 LILBURN — Parkview improved to 12-4 on the season with a 5-0 win over Lakeside on Tuesday.

Ally Blake and Sierra Larkin won in singles, as the Panthers also received a forfeit. Meredith Duffield and Joy Youngblood along with Renee Cunningham and Jordan Verdi won in doubles for Parkview.

Hebron 3, Lakeview 2 DACULA — Hebron Christian defeated Lakeview 3-2 on Tuesday. Nicole Restrepo and Katie Reynolds won in singles while Ansley Fawara and Hannah Kendall won in doubles for the Lions (9-5).

BOYSTENNIS TENNIS BOYS Parkview 3, Lakeside 2 LILBURN — Parkview remained undefeated as they squeaked by Lakeside 3-2 on Tuesday. Brandon Ly and Noah Offutt won in singles while Riley Shannon and Andrew Joel won in doubles for the Panthers (16-0).

Hebron 4, Lakeview 1 DACULA — Hebron Christian defeated Lakeview 4-1 on Tuesday. Bryce Coleman, Caleb Moss aond Cameron Cortman won in singles. Garrett Perry and Michael Crandall won in doubles for the Lions (10-3).

GIRLS LACROSSE GIRLS LACROSSE Duluth 14, Buford 3 DULUTH — Duluth defeated Buford 14-3 on Tuesday. Brianna Freeman and Mary-Mikell Botting each scored four goals to lead the Wolves (8-3). Tatyana Harris scored twice while goalie Payton Roos made six saves in the victory.

Wesleyan 17, Lovett 10 ATLANTA — Wesleyan defeated Lovett 17-10 on Tuesday.

Alyssa Bedard recorded 16 saves in net to pace the Wolves (10-2, 4-2). Wesleyan also received a strong game from Sydney Weissman.

BOYS LACROSSE BOYS LACROSSE Brookwood 13, Duluth 3 SNELLVILLE — Brookwood defeated Duluth 13-3 in Area 4 action on Tuesday. Joseph Schureck, Noah White, Justin Parker and Andrew Ranking each had two goals to lead the Broncos (56, 3-2). Jacob Walker, Lee Collier, Diego Lyons, Rick Donnan and Bryce DeLoach also scored goals in the victory.

Mill Creek 11, West Forsyth 8 CUMMING — Mill Creek defeated host West Forsyth 11-8 on Tuesday. Jeremy Kohn scored five goals while Eddie Grieco, Noah Miller and Colton Eubanks scored twice for the Hawks (9-2).

GAC 15, Peachtree Ridge 3 NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian defeated Peachtree Ridge 15-3 on Tuesday. Justin Parker and Ford Higgins each had three goals and one assist for the Spartans (7-2). Brooks Buce scored three goals while Lloyd DeLatour recorded two goals and two assists. Brad Hodoval had 11 saves in net for GAC. Payne Durham scored twice for the Lions (2-7).

United States forward Clint Dempsey (8) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half against Guatemala during the semifinal round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer tournament at MAPFRE Stadium.

(Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA Today Sports)

U.S. earns key 4-0 World Cup qualifier victory Reuters

2-0 in the 36th minute.

Cameron beat his defender Talk about your quick to the box and headed home a precise free kick turnarounds. from midfielder Michael Four days after a Bradley for his fourth humiliating 2-0 loss in international goal — all off Guatemala that put its headers.

2018 World Cup qualifyAfter Klinsmann told ing hopes in jeopardy, the United States men’s soccer an ESPN sideline reporter team exacted revenge with that he wanted a third goal, the U.S. provided it just a resounding 4-0 win in a 21 seconds into the second rematch Tuesday night in half as midfielder Graham Columbus, Ohio.

Zusi slotted a loose ball The result enabled the into the lower left corner.

U.S. to jump over GuateForward Jozy Altidore mala into second place in its group, a critical distinc- came off the bench for tion with only two matches the final goal, making no mistake off Dempsey’s remaining in group play. assist in the box in the 89th The three points give the U.S. seven, one more than minute. An incorrect offside call wiped out a goal Guatemala. just four minutes earlier Trinidad and Tobago from reserve Ethan Finlay, leads the group with 10 points. The top two teams a Columbus Crew midadvance to the final round fielder who was playing in his home stadium. of World Cup qualifying Goalie Brad Guzan only from the North America, had to make two saves to Central America and Carecord a clean sheet. ribbean region.

The U.S. can wrap up With talk that coach a spot in the final stage of Jurgen Klinsmann’s job CONCACAF qualifying was in danger with a loss by winning its final two or even a tie, the U.S. matches in the semifinal wasted little time estabround. On Sept. 2, the lishing control. Forward USA plays at St. Vincent Clint Dempsey gave the home team the only goal it and the Grenadines, which needed in the 12th minute, it routed 6-1 on Nov. 13 in St. Louis. Trinidad and collecting a loose ball in the box and ripping a shot Tobago visits the United States on Sept. 6. The past helpless goalie Paulo teams played a scoreless Motta.

Off a set piece, defender draw on Nov. 17 in Port of Spain.

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Milwaukee....................12... 13....... 2....480 Chicago..........................9... 17....... 2....346

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W L T Pct Baltimore......................10... 14....... 4....417 Tampa Bay................... 11... 11....... 1....500 Kansas City..................13... 18....... 0....419 Boston..........................12... 16....... 0....429 Oakland........................ 11... 14....... 3....440 New York......................12... 13....... 2....480 Seattle..........................15... 12....... 2....556 Chicago........................15... 12....... 1....556 Texas............................16... 13....... 1....552 Detroit...........................15... 11....... 1....577 Los Angeles.................15..... 8....... 6....652 Cleveland.....................13... 12....... 4....520 Houston........................17..... 9....... 2....654 Minnesota....................17... 10....... 1....630 Toronto.........................17..... 5....... 3....773 NATIONAL LEAGUE

W L T Pct San Diego......................9... 19....... 2....321 Colorado......................14... 10....... 3....583 Atlanta............................6... 18....... 4....250 Philadelphia.................14... 10....... 3....583 Cincinnati.....................14... 15....... 1....483 San Francisco.............. 11... 18....... 1....379 Miami...........................10... 12....... 1....455 New York........................7... 15....... 5....318 Los Angeles.................13... 13....... 3....500 Arizona.........................21..... 7....... 3....750 Pittsburgh.......................7...20....... 1....259 Washington..................17..... 4....... 3....810 St. Louis.........................9... 13....... 3....409

Monday’s Games Baltimore 5, Boston 3 Minnesota 6, Pittsburgh 4 St. Louis 3, NY Mets 1 Toronto 2, Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 6, Oakland 4 Kansas City 11, San Diego 3 Chi. Cubs 8, LA Angels 8 Chi. White Sox 11, Colorado 7 Seattle 6, Kansas City 4 Houston 12, Atlanta 9 NY Yankees 3, Detroit 2 Arizona 7, San Francisco 3 Cincinnati 9, Milwaukee 8 LA Dodgers 5, Texas 4 Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 6, Boston 2 NY Yankees 5, Pittsburgh 4 Miami 1, NY Mets 0 Cleveland 1, LA Angels 1 Cincinnati 9, Milwaukee 2 Chi. Cubs 9, Oakland 5 Chi. White Sox 6, Texas 2 Colorado 6, Arizona 1 San Diego 11, LA Dodgers 9 Atlanta at Baltimore, late San Francisco at Kansas City, late Seattle at Cleveland, late Today’s Games Washington at NY Mets, 12:10 p.m.

Boston at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m.

Houston at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.

NY Yankees at Atlanta, 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Miami, 1:05 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.

Arizona at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Texas, 3:05 p.m.

San Diego at Seattle, 3:10 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at Cincinnati, 4:05 p.m.

Cleveland at LA Dodgers, 4:05 p.m.

Colorado at Chi. Cubs, 4:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.

Detroit at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Boston at Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.

NY Yankees at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis at NY Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Baltimore, 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

NY Mets vs. Chi. Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

LA Angels at LA Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto.................49..24.... .671.........-Boston..................43..31.... .581......6.5 New York..............30..45.... .400.......20 Brooklyn...............21..52.... .288.......28 Philadelphia...........9..65.... .122....40.5

Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta..................45..30.... .600.........-Miami...................43..30.... .589.........1 Charlotte...............42..31.... .575.........2 Washington..........36..37.... .493.........8 Orlando................30..43......411.......14 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland.............52..21.... .712.........-Indiana.................39..34.... .534.......13 Detroit...................39..35.... .527....13.5 Chicago................36..37.... .493.......16 Milwaukee............30..44.... .405....22.5

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio.........62..12.... .838.........-Memphis..............41..33.... .554.......21 Houston................36..38.... .486.......26 Dallas...................36..38.... .486.......26 New Orleans........27..46.... .370....34.5 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City.....52..22.... .703.........-Portland................39..36.... .520....13.5 Utah......................37..37.... .500.......15 Denver..................31..44.... .413.... 21.5 Minnesota............25..49.... .338.......27 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State........66....7.... .904.........-L.A. Clippers........46..27.... .630.......20 Sacramento.........29..45.... .392.... 37.5

Phoenix................20..54.... .270....46.5 L.A. Lakers...........15..59.... .203.... 51.5 Monday’s Games Miami 110, Brooklyn 99 Oklahoma City 119, Toronto 100 Atlanta 102, Chicago 100 San Antonio 101, Memphis 87 Minnesota 121, Phoenix 116 New Orleans 99, New York 91 Dallas 97, Denver 88 Utah 123, L.A. Lakers 75 Portland 105, Sacramento 93 L.A. Clippers 114, Boston 90 Tuesday’s Games Chicago 98, Indiana 96 Orlando 139, Brooklyn 105 Charlotte 100, Philadelphia 85 Detroit 88, Oklahoma City 82 Houston at Cleveland, late Washington at Golden State, late Today’s Games Atlanta at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

New York at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Golden State at Utah, 9 p.m.

Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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

Thursday’s Games Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Houston, 7 p.m.

Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

Boston at Portland, 10 p.m.

College Men’s NCAA Tournament National Semifinals Saturday, April 2 NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas) No. 2 Oklahoma (29-7) vs. No. 2 Villanova (33-5), TBA No. 10 Syracuse (23-13) vs. No. 1 North Carolina (32-6), TBA Championship Game Monday, April 4 NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas) No. 2 Villanova (33-5) or No. 2 Oklahoma (29-7) vs. No. 1 North Carolina (32-6) or No. 10 Syracuse (23-13), 9 p.m.

Men’s NIT Semifinals Tuesday, March 29 No. 2 Brigham Young (26-10) vs. No. 1 Valparaiso (29-6), late No. 4 George Washington (26-10) vs.

No. 2 San Diego St. (28-9), late Championship Thursday, March 31 Semifinal winners

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 PUBLIC HEARINGS

CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS REQUEST FOR SEALED BID Operation of Commercial and Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Services Within the City Limits of Snellville, Georgia.

(PW160315) March 30, 2016 The City of Snellville (City) is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide all labor and equipment required for the Operation of Commercial and Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Services Within the City Limits of Snellville, Georgia.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed envelope marked on the outside with the project identification, bid number and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. local time on Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Snellville City Hall Reception Desk, First Floor, 2342 Oak Road, Snellville, Georgia 30078.

Any bid received after this date and time will be marked as ìlateî and disqualified. After the time for receipt of bids has passed, each submitted bid package will be opened by the City Clerk and selected staff. An initial bid tabulation documenting the Bid opening and listing Bidders will be available upon request on the next business day following the date of the Bid opening or viewed on our website at www.snellville.org .

A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Conference Room 145 of the Snellville City Hall. All interested contractors will need to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be directed in writing to Melisa Arnold, City Clerk, at marnold@snellville.org or fax at 770-985-3525, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016.

The Bids shall remain valid for a period of 60 days from bid opening. The City reserves the right to waive any formality and any technicalities, and to reject any or all bids if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to do so.

The information for bidders, scope of work, and how to obtain other related documents may be obtained at the following location: Melisa Arnold City Clerk/Administrative Manager City of Snellville Administration Department 2342 Oak Road Snellville, Georgia 30078 Telephone: (770) 985-3503 Email: marnold@snellville. org CITY OF SNELLVILLE, GEORGIA Butch Sanders City Manager, Administration Department 902-408932, 3/30

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE An application for an alcohol beverage permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits has been filed with the City of Norcross, Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit: Applicant/Owner: CARLOS SANTOS TORRES MEJIAS Register Agent: CARLOS SANTOS TORRES MEJIAS Business Name: LA VALENTINA MEXICAN CUISINE Corporation: B&T MUSIC ENTERPRISE, LLC Location:5530 Buford Hwy, Suite# 305, Norcross, GA 30071 904-405736, 3/9,10,11,16 17,18,23,24,25,30

Please Recycle This Newspaper NAME CHANGES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA FAMILY DIVISION Civil Action Case Number 16A 01931-6 IN RE Name Change of JEROME MITCHELL, NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME Notice is hereby given that JEROME MITCHELL, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia on 29th day of February, 2016, praying for a change in the name to changed as follows: JEROME MITCHELL to be changed to JERMONE MITCHELL. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change.

Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.

This 24th day of February, 2016.

Respectfully submitted, -sElizabeth Main Attorney for Petitioner Georgia Bar No. 916409 Georgia Law Center for the Homeless 100 Edgewood Avenue NE, Suite 1625 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 681-0680 Fax: (404) 681-0681 916-408872, 3/24,31,4/7,14

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Auction Date: 4/07/2016 Address: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd N.E Sugar Hill, GA 30518 Phone: (678) 482- 5710 Time of Sale: 2:00 PM Virginia Lincoln Unit 735 Personal Belongings Antiques, and wood Jennifer Samples Unit 244 China, linens, furniture Joyce Calloway Unit 648 Couch, Boxes and Bags Brittnay Buttrum Unit 104 TV, Clothes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. 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.

929-408765, 3/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart #6429, 5985 South Norcross Tucker Road, Norcross, GA 30093, to satisfy a lien on 04/11/2016 at approx. 10:00AM at www. storagetreasures.com.

Name; Unit # Justin K. Robinson A012 Pedro Joel Avila A048 Monique J. Hankinson B006 Nyka Turner B009 Nephtali Yanes B031 Mercedes J. Alamo B056 Charles J.Jones C026 Isabel Gonzalez C046 Tom Cohron C085 Hugo Bravo D018 929-408769, 3/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding via www.storagetreasures.com on 4/7/2016 at 5:30 PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770)962-4330 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

340 Robin Street–house whole items 052 Darrel Roberts– Household Goods 308 Jose Angel Torres– Household goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-409037, 3/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4400 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047 770-638-2252 April 7th, 2016 at 5:30 PM Unit 330–Thamayra Rodriguez – Household Goods Unit 328 – Wilbur Griggs – Household Goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. 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.

929-408143, 3/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on April 14th, 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A085–Saunders, Tara A094–Hewell, Undrea C038–Brown, Charles D088–White, Donald E024–Tobin, Kenneth E

E044–Alston, Julian F863–Moore, Paige PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 171 - Karim, Elijah 208 - Dillon, Sean 26 - Cribb, Joshua 326 - Grigsby, Rashad 340 - Trueheart, Jessica 389 - Wyatt, James 499 - Coleman, Carolyn PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2329 - Irving, Alexandria 2620 - Hollins, Paris 3318 - Hill, Kymberli 4520 - Brantley, Harold PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A004 - Jenkins, Todd B056 - Mercer, Mcallister C033 - Gibson, Robert D014 - Gaskin, Shanae D049 - BROCK, JEROME E034 - bell, jennifer E067 - Mitchell, Chris E080 - Butler, Wendell E091 - Williams, Filesha E123 - Graham, Bernice E127 - Dardon, Angel E147 - Brown, Natasha F002 - Garvin, Orlondo F014 - Reynolds, Dachelle PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28150 6770 Dawson Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 448-2130 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: D111 - Noel, Jushanti E118 - Lynch, Walter E156 - Cunningham, Amber E180A - Watson, Jessica G173 - robinson, jaliza H111 - Espinosa, Stephanie I247 - Sims, Marvelous NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on April 15 , 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20489 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA. 30084 (770) 923-9400 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A001 - Hakani, Malik B013 - Strickland, Melvin G078 - Knight, DemorisJEEP PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0221 - Aiken, Kefu 0404 - Thomas, Vickie 0407 - Viens, Caresa 0502 - Gordon, Rashanda 0524 - Fay, Curtis 0710 - Harris, Deborah 0748 - Seals, Salihah 0919 - Hampton, Dana 0931 - Flores, Maria-MITS. ECLIPSE 2024 - Luck, Douglas VEHICLE PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1021 - AIKPITAMYI, ADESUWA 1104 - Myers, Lyndsey 1287 - RESTO, LUIS 2015 - LEWIS, TIA 2054 - MASCHECK, LEO 2076 - Thomas, Shemone 2173 - Lindsey, Tashema 2204 - Sanders, Chancidee 2353 - Tucker, Terrence 2362 - CHIN, FABIAN 3159 - Warren, Tiffany 3181 - Lambert-Harvey, Sharon 3283 - soumounou, chelie 3304 - Fennick, Andrina 3368 - Crew, Nicole 3437 - Semedo, Robert E044 - Morgan, Latonia PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A025 - Shalam, Shaoul B007 - Harris, Kelsey B079 - Stewart, David D014 - Jones, Michael PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A003 - Singnoff, John C030 - Goodman-Witherspoon, Carolyn C074 - Shelton, Sharee E033 - Ristich, Sandy E045 - FLANNIGAN, DAVID PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-1196 TIME: 12:00 PM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B103 - Horton, Derrick Frances Gilmore B145 - RUFFIN, ALICE DARLENE BREWER D187 - Lillard, Gregory Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture Frances Gilmore D194 - Thomas, Reginald F380 - Alleyne, Arnold F399 - Hooten, Mohior F415 - Randolph, Carlos F426 - Ajala, Dauda-TRUCK Judy Sims F477 - Harmon, Yvonne All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction t

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this30th day of MARCH and 6th day of APRIL 2016 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928.

929-409467, 3/30,4/6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4257 Buford Drive, GA, 30518 770-614-4863 April 7, 2016 @ 9:30 AM 6037 Alana Threlkeld Household goods 8032 Jimmy Simmons Household goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. 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 929-408316, 3/23,30

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1172 Auburn Rd. Dacula GA, 30019 770-236-0688 April 7,2016 @ 4:15PM 413 Michael Willett Household Items 431 Deborah Pennington Household Items 109 Dennis Gutierrez Work Equipment The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. 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 929-408453, 3/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2044 Old Norcross Road Lawrenceville, GA, 30044 770-845-1926 April 7, 2016 @ 2:00PM 206 Delores Sears Household Items, Couch, Mattress, Bags, Totes, Pictures 524 Angela Searcy Household Items, Boxes, Totes, Table, Couch, Chair, Bed 202 Jehu AguilarHernandez Hand tools, Power tools, Boxes, Wood, Chipper 426 Odette Shulz Household Items, Bed, Chair, Boxes, Totes 323 Stacy Christian Household Items, Couch, Dining Table, Bags, Books, Boxes, Totes, toys 335 Jehu AguilarHernandez Boxes, Pallets, Wood 246 Grace Martinez Generator, Boxes, Chair, Table, Totes, Power Tools 529F Tarsha Peterson Household Items, Bed, Table, Bags, Boxes 6C21 Tamika Kemp Household Items, Furniture, Bags, Boxes, Totes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. 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 929-408459, 3/23,30 Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Champion Self Storage at 2415 Loganville Hwy. Grayson, GA. 30017 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to the Self Storage Facility Act of the Georgia Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageStuff.Bid on April 19th at 09:00 am. 2016. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Cheli Rosa (AU003807) on behalf of the facility’s management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageStuff.Bid. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. #204 James White – Household Items #352 Warren David Syer/ Stocky Food and SpiritsTable and Chairs 929-407064, 3/30,4/6

ZONINGS

ZONINGS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. UDOA2016-00002–AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2: LAND USE AND ZONING; AND THE APPENDIX; TO CREATE A NEW OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT TO BE ENTITLED: VENTURE DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT; TO REVISE EXISITNG SECTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW OVERLAY DISTRICT; AND TO ADOPT THE OFFICAL VENTURE DRIVE REDEVEOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT MAP. SUBSEQUENTLY, GWINNETT COUNTY IS ALSO SEEKING TO AMEND ITS OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE VENTURE DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT, APPLYING THE OVERLAY ZONING TO PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY PLEASANT HILL ROAD, SATELLITE BOULEVARD, STEVE REYNOLDS BOULEVARD AND INTERSTATE 85. THESE PROPERTIES ARE PRESENTLY ZONED C-2, O-I AND RM-24. EACH AFFECTED PARCEL WILL BE REZONED TO RETAIN ITS PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION, PLUS THE ADDITION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGNATION. COPIES OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT AND THE PROPOSED OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT MAP 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. BOC TBL–UDOA201600002 & MAP 934-410666, 3/30

005, 045 & 051; 3000 BLOCK OF LEE ROAD; 3000 BLOCK OF BUD RUTLEDGE DRIVE; 29.0 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER CIC2016-00011 – APPLICANT: GC-RELIANT HOMES, LLC; OWNER: GASG LOT ACQUISITION FUND IV, L.P.; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REDUCE MASONRY ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS AND REDUCE SETBACKS AND BUFFERS; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 344 PARCELS 015 & 083 THRU 154; 2600 BLOCK OF BERRY HALL ROAD; 60.15 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER RZR2016-00003–APPLICANT: CHARLES ALFORD; OWNER: JAMES A. ALFORD, JR.; R-100 TO R-60; SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 016 PARCELS 010 & 189; 500 BLOCK OF BETHESDA SCHOOL ROAD; 2800 BLOCK OF SADDLETOP WAY; 10.20 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZR2016-00004–APPLICANT: TAYLOR MORRISON OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: EDA PROPERTY INVESTORS, LLC; R-75 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 261 PARCEL 038; 2800 BLOCK OF WOODRUFF DRIVE; 0.60 ACRE. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS CIC2016-00006 – APPLICANT: QUIKTRIP CORPORATION; OWNER: TRIFORM, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS TO ALTER LANDSCAPE STRIP, LIGHTING, ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENTS, SIGNAGE AND PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 079 PARCEL 025; 2500 BLOCK OF SATELLITE BOULEVARD; 2000 BLOCK OF BOGGS ROAD; 2.26 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS CIC2016-00008 – APPLICANT: TAYLOR MORRISON OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: TAYLOR MORRISON OF GEORGIA, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REVISE SITE LAYOUT AND INCREASE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY (FROM 139 UNITS TO 152 UNITS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 261 PARCELS 001, 001A, 001B, 006, 008, 012, 037, 038, 039 & 040; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 261A PARCELS 023, 084 & 086; 2800-2900 BLOCK OF PLEASANT HILL ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF WOODBERRY DRIVE; 2800-2900 BLOCK OF PINEVIEW STREET; 36003700 BLOCK OF SUNSET STREET; 2800-2900 BLOCK OF WOODSTAR COURT; 2800 BLOCK OF WOODRUFF DRIVE; 24.40 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS CIC2016-00010 – APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP; OWNER: PARAN HOMES OF HERITAGE POINTE, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REMOVE FOUR-SIDED MASONRY REQUIREMENT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 015 PARCELS 097, 111, 112, 114 THRU 143 & 145 THRU 156; 2200 BLOCK OF CEDARS ROAD; 1100-1200 BLOCK OF PROGRESS INDUSTRIAL BLVD.; 900 BLOCK OF PROGRESS COURT; 19.57 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZC2016-00007–APPLICANT: JBW INVESTMENTS, LLC; OWNER: RONNIE F. PLUNKETT; M-1 & R-100 TO O-I; RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (INDEPENDENT LIVING); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 218 PARCELS 004 & 053; 1700 BLOCK OF PLUNKETTS ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE; 5.92 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS SUP2016-00017 – APPLICANT: JBW INVESTMENTS, LLC; OWNER: RONNIE F. PLUNKETT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (INDEPENDENT LIVING); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 218 PARCELS 004 & 053; 1700 BLOCK OF PLUNKETTS ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE; 5.92 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS SUP2016-00021 – APPLICANT: JBW INVESTMENTS, LLC; OWNER: RONNIE F. PLUNKETT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASE TO FOUR STORIES (70 FEET); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 218 PARCELS 004 & 053; 1700 BLOCK OF PLUNKETTS ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE; 5.92 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS P&D BOC TBL 4-26 934-410661, 3/30

GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. UDOA2016-00003AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 1: ADMINISTRATION AND TITLE 2: LAND USE AND ZONING TO PROVIDE NEW OR REVISED REQUIREMENTS FOR DONATION DROP BOXES. BOC TBL–UDOA201600003 934-410668, 3/30 GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. RZR2015-00019–APPLICANT: EMBRY GROUP, LLC; OWNERS: REO FUNDING SOLUTIONS V, LLC; DONALD CAMP & JB CAMP, ETAL; C-2, O-I, RMD & R-100 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 062 PARCELS 016D, 017B & 154; 2000 BLOCK OF PUCKETTS DRIVE; 27.90 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD SUP2015-00026 – APPLICANT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & ENGINEERING; OWNER: JAMES DAVENPORT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN C-2 & M-1 ZONING DISTRICTS FOR A TRUCK STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 076 PARCELS 002 & 029; 1600 BLOCK OF BOGGS ROAD; 2500 BLOCK OF BRECKINRIDGE BOULEVARD; 5.11 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS RZR2014-00019–APPLICANT: GREY PHOENIX, LLC; OWNER: GREY PHOENIX, LLC; R-100 TO R-SR; SENIOR ORIENTED RESIDENCES (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 4 LAND LOT 318 PARCELS

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CREW FOREMAN The City of Lawrenceville Gas Department has an opening for a Crew Foreman.

A crew foreman is an expert level position is responsible for the supervision to a work crew engaged in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s gas system.

An incumbent in this position must have a combination of gas system expertise and strong leadership and management skills.

Requirements must have a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with a good driving history, must be 21 years old, have verifiable references, high school diploma or equivalent, five years of related experience including construction, maintenance and/or repair of underground gas utility lines and must be a certified welder.

Applications available on our website at: www.lawrencevillega. org Position opened until filled.

The City of Lawrenceville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State, or local laws.

FULL TIME FINANCIAL Metro Led Sign & Light has openings for the position Financial Analyst w/ Associates in Commerce, Fin., Bus’s Admin, Econ or rltd & 3 yrs of exp. in accounts prep., planning, budgeting, suggesting fin’l support resources & advice different issues on fin’l matter to the company. Develop, maintain, & distrib. fin’l models as needed, assist in maintaining & updating company fin’l models. Research price, distrib. & other transactions & make suggestions to improve revenue, preparing more complex fin’l trend & data analysis reports.

Work loc. is Norcross, GA w/ req’d travel to client locs throughout USA. Please mail res. to 5182-A Brook Hollow PKWY, Norcross, GA 30071 (OR) e-mail to ali@metroled.com

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST Indo-US Food Inc. (Norcross, GA) needs FOOD TECHNOLOGIST: Anlyz food cntnt dtrmin lvls vitmns, fat, sugr & protein. Discvr new food sorcs, rserch make processed food safe, palatable & healthy.

Apply food science knwldg dtrmin best way procs, pkg, presrv, store & dstrbut food. B.S. in Chem/Organic Chem/ rltd & 5yrs progressive exp as food tech/ chemist/rltd req.

Mail resume: Indo-US Food Inc., Attn: CEO, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite 102A, Norcross, GA 30071

NOW HIRING Immediate Openings If you are interested in working for an energetic team and A fast paced environment Rockdale Healthcare Center Is Seeking Applicants for

Dental Technicians

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

No phone calls please.

RN to work 11PM-7AM LPN’S, CNA’S Chefs, Servers, Dietary Aides, Activities Assistant FT Occupational Therapist Please Email Resume to agrace@rockdalehc. com or ycolbert@ rockdalehc.com Or apply within @ 1510 Renaissance Drive NE Conyers, GA 30012 SEASONAL WAREHOUSE

DOOR INSTALLER WANTED Experienced Only Must Have Own Tools & Transportation.

CALL 770-446-1196 DRIVER * HOME WEEKLY * SE regional runs! $3000 Sign On Bonus for experienced drivers.

Paid out within 30 days of first dispatch! Limited Positions Available! 6 day refresher course available. 855-3789335. EOE DRIVERS CDL Drivers – Avg. $60K/yr. $2K Sign-On Bonus. Family Company w/Great Miles.

Love Your Job and Your Truck. CDL-A Req. (877) 258-8782.

Drive4melton.com DRIVERS Truck Drivers. Obtain Class A CDL in 3 weeks. Company Sponsored Training. Also hiring. Recent Truck School Graduates, experienced drivers. Must be 21 or Older. Call: (866) 220-8596.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS The Sherwin-Williams Atlanta DSC would like to invite all individuals interested in a Seasonal Warehouse position to attend our OPEN HOUSE! There are several work shifts available for our seasonal positions and the starting base rate is $13.00 per hour.

WHERE: Sherwin Williams Distribution Center 930 Sherwin Parkway Buford, GA 30518 WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2016 10am – 2pm In order to expedite the hiring process, we encourage everyone to apply online before attending our Open House at www.sherwin.com/Buford.

We will be conducting on-site interviews during our Open House for all qualified applicants.

If you have any questions please contact Aja at 770-614-5020.

We look forward to seeing you!

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POLICE OFFICER The City of Winder is accepting applications for Certified Police Officer with the Police Department.

Competitive salary $36,582 - $45,003 and benefits, Deferred Income Program, paid vacations, holidays, comprehensive medical plans, vision, dental insurance, Life Insurance, critical insurance, take home vehicle program, and a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Must be able to work a 12 hour shifts including on-call status, nights, weekends, holidays, court dates, and overtime.

Education Incentive Addition Annually • Associates Degree $2,600.00 • Bachelor’s Degree $3,900.00

POLICE RECRUIT The City of Winder is accepting applications for Police Recruit.

Salary upon Successful Completion of Academy with an Associates Degree: $36,582.00 + $2,600.00 Education Incentive Annually.

Education Incentive Addition • Bachelor’s Degree $3900.00 For an application and the minimum qualifications for each position, please visit our website at www. cityofwinder.com.

Applications must be completed for these positions.

Resumes along with applications can be submitted to the HR Department at the City of Winder located at 45 E. Athens Street Winder, Ga. 30680.

The City of Winder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Accountant, Duluth, GA: Bachelor’s deg. in Bus. Admin., Acct’g, or rel. field & 6 mon. exp. in recording transactions and reconciling accounts. Send resume to Gwinnett Int’l Farmers Market, Inc. d/b/a Nam Dae Mun, 3825 Shackleford Rd., Duluth, GA 30096 AUTO

Locally owned & operated company now hiring for: •Licensed Emission Inspector •General Service Technician Apply in person or call for an appt. 770-9322007 ask for Joey.

2743 Braselton Hwy. Dacula, 30019 CONTRACTOR Subcontractors needed for large mobile office project. Work includes freshening up older units. Interior and exterior. Lots of work. Must have valid worker’s comp & general liability.

Call Tom 386-873-6081.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: 1495 Oglethorp Run Lane, Suwannee, GA 30024 (Yr/Make)2006 | Chevy | Equinox LT VIN# 2CNDL73F066075259 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lien holder by APRIL 15TH, 2016 (Date).

928-410785, 3/30,4/6

NOTICE The following vessel will be declared abandoned and will be disposed of on April 4th, 2016, if not redeemed pursuant to O.C.G.A 52-771(f) and 52-7-74(A). Vessel Certificate Number: GA 0107 YB, Hull Identification Number: ZZN49734B494, 1994 Sea Doo XP, Located at 3685 Bradford Walk Trail, Buford, GA 30519.

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OCONEE COUNTY, SC GEORGEOUS ANTEBELLUM HOME – Over 7000 sqft on 9.68 aces, with pool. Located in Oconee County, SC. More land available, only $549,900. Call Moss & Associates, 888-561-6677 toll free.

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CONYERS, GA 30094

REDUCED! LAND LOT! BRING ALL OFFERS! 3604 Sand Hill Dr. Imagine Your Dream Home Here & You Sitting In Your Sunroom Overlooking The 8Th Fairway Of Honey Creek Golf Course While Sipping Your Morning Coffee $22,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

SOUTH CAROLINA, LAKE KEOWEE Waterfront Cottages Gated, Luxury Amenities! Lodge, Pool, Fitness Center, Boat Slips & more.

Other New & Resale Cottages From $130’s to $299’s!

1-888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding. com Office Hours: Fri 8:30-4:00 Sat & Sun By Appointment Only COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

BRING ALL OFFERS/ REDUCED! 2302 S.E. EBENEZER RD Great Commercial Property In High Traffic Area Of Rockdale County At The Corner Of Ga Hwy 138 & Ebenezer Rd With Double Road Frontage $1,100,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com MONROE, GA 30655

BRING ALL OFFERS! PEMCO HUD CASE # 105-485049 60 RAINEY WAY Cute Ranch Home On Nice Private Lot With Spacious Back Yard 4BR/2BA INSURED W/ESCROW $75,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com Dacula, GA 30019

If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

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DRASTICALLY REDUCED! 2.56 ACRES ON N. BROAD ST. Zoned B-3 All utilities available.

Property will make a great strip mall. $135,000 Bring All Offers EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

CONYERS, 30094

ESTATE SALE Thurs., Fri. & Sat 3/31, 4/1, 4/2 8:30am -5pm.

2649 Tucker Mill Rd. Lots of household, antiques, glassware, tools, old Coke machine, old 1960s pinball type bowling game, nice outbuilding, like new kid’s gocart, swing set, assorted furniture.

Home & 5 acres for sale.

Details 770-294-7564.

DULUTH, 30096 GARAGE SALE SAT., 4/2, 8AM-3PM Baby & toddler equip., toys, misc. tools, used metal shelves, lots of hshld items, To Much Too List!

3335 Timberridge Trail GRAYSON-LARGE ESTATE SALE, Thurs.

3/31- Sat. 4/2, 9am4pm. Rain or shine.

2395 Ridgedale Dr., Grayson GA. Large 3 bedroom house that is full. Tools, furniture, dishes, patio furniture, and Much More!

DRYER/WASHER $125 ea.; Super Capacity $175 ea.

Front Loader Set $450 & up; Regular Refrig. & Ranges $175 & up; SXS Refrig. $300 & up.

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222 WASHER & DRYER: Kenmore, Heavy Duty, 70 Series, Washer & Dryer Matching Set, $350. 770-979-7534

CHURCH FURNITURE: Does your church need pews, pulpit set, baptistery, steeple, windows?

Big Sale on cushioned pews and pew chairs.

1-800-231-8360. www. pews1.com REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

One on Singleton Rd. & One on Law’villeSuwanee Rd.! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, off street parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828

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

770-513-3151 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $525/Month. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwnt.

Transit. Quiet n’borhood.

Ideal for student & others. 678-825-2656 678-353-9483 470-429-9574

ESTATE SALE French Provincial Bdrm.

Suite w/ double bed, box springs, mattress, dresser / mirror, chest of drawers, & night stand, $1495. Traditional Bdrm.

Suite w/ queen bed, box springs, dresser / mirror, chest of drawers, night stand, $1495. Roll top secretarial desk. Total body vibrating machine.

China. Call for more info.

678-327-7321.

LAWN & GARDEN RIDING LAWNMOWER Garden Tractor Great running. 44” cut, 18HP, electric start, new battery, 10 CF trailer. $250. 770-962-7633

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If it’s in your yard, we do it!

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MEMBERSHIP WILKES COUNTY 300+ acres. Deer, turkey & hogs.

Hardwoods, pines & planted pines.

Electricity. Large campsites, deer cleaning station & 4 creeks. Avg. rack 8 pt., avg. wgt. over 200 lbs. $475 dues, $100 elec., $10 sec. light per year.

770-922-6434 Frank. Time is the essence, 8 weeks March 7 - May 7.

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37.13 ACRES 1155 Jim Daws Rd Great 37.132 Acre Tract Zoned A-2, With Nice Hardwoods & Pines. Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home $242,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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LAWRENCEVILLE RECORDING STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE Office/Warehouses 1200 up to 18000 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

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LAKE SINCLAIR! REDUCED! 176 Twisting Hill Rd. Beautiful Lake Front Property On Deeded Lot! Inground Salt Water Pool, Detached 2 Car Carport, Front/ Back & Side Porches!

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2.18 ACRES LAKE WALTON ESTATES! 6219 WATERS EDGE DRIVE All Brick, Executive Home In One Of Walton County’s Exclusive, Gated Communities Sits Across From Neighborhood Amenities On 2.18 Acres FULL FINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4.5BA $579,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

• Roofing • Basement Finishing • Kitchen Remodeling • Bath Remodeling • Additions • Decks • Fencing • Painting

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• General Repairs

CONYERS, GA 30094

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Entry Level.Get Trained – Get Certified – Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. National Average $18,00 - $22.00.

1-866-362-6497.

HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

BY HERNANDO

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

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VEHICLES

HAYES LAWRENCEVILLE

1 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 719 Pike St, Lawrenceville 770-963-5251 www.hayeschrysler.com

MERCEDES-BENZ, 1988 560 SL 69,340 ONE OWNER MILES! CONVERTIBLE! Fabulous, all original and the best you will find. Hagerty and NADA value $34,000$73,000. Drive anywhere...it is like new and has a super low price of only $18,900, great investment and fast appreciating.

Call 770-873-2627.

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NASH CHEVROLET 630 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville 770-963-9266 www.nashchevy.com

RICK HENDRICK

3 CHEVROLET OF BUFORD 4490 South Lee St., Buford, GA 30518 888-804-2957 www.hendrickbuford.com

RICK HENDRICK

4 CHEVROLET OF DULUTH 3277 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 888-475-8808 www.hendrickatlanta.com

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The Doctor Is In

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

GTS

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

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CAREGIVER Bedridden female needs compassionate caregiver Sat. & Sun. 3pm-11pm. May involve lgt. housework, but primary tending to afflicted persons needs. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. Call 770-547-5438.

REMODELING, INC.

BY M.D. NANNI

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

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PART-TIME

FOREST

HARDWOOD FLOORS

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

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Must be willing to travel and/or relocate to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Send resume & salary req. to: TRINE IT, INC., 970 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 100, Suwanee, Georgia 30024 or via email at HR@TRINEIT.COM

FLOORING

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

Buf

POSITION REQS.: Bachelor’s degree or foreign educational equivalent in Chemical Engineering or related scientific field of study and 5 years of experience in SAP implementation and production support.

Must have a strong understanding of end to end Business Processes, from requirements gathering to implementation of the SAP Process in the chemical or scientific related industry.

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

SERVICES

PEA CHT RE IND BLV E D

SAP GLOBAL LEAD (PP/QM): Prepare Global Business Blueprints, and conduct Business Blueprint workshops; conduct training for SAP Best Practices for implementation in industries such as chemical, fertilizer, life sciences, health care, and/or manufacturing; process in PP and QM; design customized processes to meet the industry requirements of customers; identify the gaps preparation of functional specification and work closely with technical team members in testing developments and integration with other modules; responsible for Global design in scalable option in compliance with SAP Best Practices and customers’ current documentation processes; recommend and present new, advanced SAP features to stakeholders for implementation in SAP Production Planning module.

8B • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

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Enter For Your Chance to Win A Trip for 2 to the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival!

Package includes round-trip air transportation for two from Atlanta to Fort Walton, FL, Three nights’ accommodations at ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals (checking in on Friday, April 29, 2016, checking out on Monday, May 2, 2016), ticket package to the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and a four-day rental car!

Enter by March 31, 2016.

ENTER ONLINE AT CONTEST CENTRAL on gwinnettdailypost.com or send completed entry (only entries completely filled out will be eligible) to GDP/South Walton Beaches Wine & Food P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________ Email_______________________________________________________________________________________ I agree to contest rules (required)

Yes! Send more information on VisitFlorida.com and South Walton Beaches!

ENTER BY MARCH 31, 2016!

Rules: No purchase necessary. Must be 21 years old or older to enter. Sponsors and their families are not eligible. All entries must be completely filled out to be eligible. Trip winner is responsible for any and all taxes and/or liabilities associated with the value of the trip package which is estimated at $3,060 and which must be claimed as income in the 2016 tax year. The Gwinnett Daily Post is required by law to furnish a federal form 1099 to the Internal revenue Service and this form will state the $3,060 value of the trip package. Winner’s acceptance of prize also grants permission to publish the winning entry information in future Gwinnett Daily Post publications.

Once winner is notified, they have three days to accept the trip. If confirmation of acceptance is not made, a new winner will be drawn. Winner must be able to take the trip during the above dates. If not, another winner will be notified. Grand prize is not exchangeable for other dates or cash value.

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