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Police link suspects to other crimes Besides Marco’s Pizza shooting, duo allegedly involved in multiple robberies, murder case

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County police said two people arrested for the Oct. 9 shooting and attempted robbery of an employee at a Marco’s Pizza in Lilburn have been linked to several Oshay Dametrius Howard Sims other robberies and one nightclub Cpl. Michele Pihera said murder that occurred in recent Dametrius Marquel Sims, 23, was months.

arrested Oct. 13 and Oshay Quante Howard, 20, was arrested on Oct. 31. At the time of the robbery, police said the employee was walking to the car after closing the restaurant for the night when he was approached by two people who attempted to rob him at gunpoint.

The employee was shot in the chest, but police expect him to

survive. They also said it did not appear the suspects took anything.

On Monday, Pihera said the detective looking into the case discovered similarities between the Marco’s Pizza shooting and four other robberies. She said police believe Sims was involved in each of the other robberies. They also believe Howard was involved in one of those robberies, but he is

also facing charges in an unrelated murder case, Pihera said.

Other crimes Sims was allegedly involved in include an Aug. 14 robbery at a Steak and Shake on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, the Sept. 28 robbery of a Chinese food delivery driver on Mistletoe Lane in Snellville, the Oct. 1 robbery at Golden Corral on Stone Mountain

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ELECTION COVERAGE 2017 WINNERS FROM CONTESTED ELECTIONS IN GWINNETT BRASELTON

DACULA

City Council District 4 Hardy Johnson

Council member Daniel Spain

DULUTH

GRAYSON

City Council Post 2 Kirkland Carden

City Council Post 2 Robert “Bob” Foreman

LILBURN

SUGAR HILL Norcross City Councilman Craig Newton stands in front of a town logo at City Hall on Monday. Newton will make Gwinnett County history in January when he becomes the first African-American to become mayor of one of the county’s 16 cities. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

City Council Post 3 Eddie Price

Historic election

City Council Post 5 Taylor Anderson

LOGANVILLE

Norcross’ Newton to be Gwinnett’s first black mayor

BY CURT YEOMANS Mayor Rey Martinez

City Council Anne Coles

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City Council Danny Ford

Since Craig Newton did not have any opposition in the Norcross mayoral race, he didn’t have to spend the last two months on the campaign trail. But that didn’t stop him from acting like a candidate.

Newton, who has spent much of the last two decades on the Norcross City Council, spent the last two months on a sort of listening tour around the city, knocking on doors and meeting with residents. It wasn’t exactly campaigning as much as it was Newton preparing to take on a new role in

City Council Lisa Newberry

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City Council Chuck Paul

— Norcross City Councilman Craig Newton

his city.

“I’ve been to several houses and I’ve been to several meetings, I’ve talked with several citizens here in Norcross because I want to hear what they expect and I want them to know that I care,” he said.

“Something I was told a long time ago by my grandmother was, ‘People don’t care as much about what you know unless they know that you care.’ That’s stuck with me.”

Newton is set to make Gwinnett County history when he is sworn in to office in January as the new mayor of Norcross, because he will be the first African-American to lead one of the county’s 16 cities. The history-making nature of his ascension to the mayor’s office has drawn a lot of interest in the county and the surrounding metro Atlanta area, he said.

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Justice Robert Benham, who was himself the first AfricanAmerican ever appointed to the state’s high court, will swear Newton in as mayor.

But Newton said the significance of his election doesn’t matter to him as much as how he performs the job.

“I appreciate the historic part of my getting elected,” he said. “It means a lot to a lot of people who worked really hard here in Gwinnett, but my focus was not being first.

My focus is being the best. I want to be the best mayor in Gwinnett. I want to have that moniker, and I appreciate the See NEWTON, Page 8A

Martinez wins Loganville mayor’s race in landslide

City Council Daniel Watch

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My focus was not being first. My focus is being the best. I want to be the best mayor in Gwinnett.”

Loganville voters overwhelmingly backed former Councilman Rey Martinez in the city’s mayoral race Tuesday, creating a history-making situation because he is believed to be the first Hispanic elected mayor of a Gwinnett County municipality.

City Council Post 5 Dan Foster

All results are unofficial until certified by election officials

the first Hispanic mayor in Gwinnett, ing forward to working with although offiour city council, our city cials, includmanager and our staff basicaling Martinez ly to make Loganville the best Rey Martinez himself and place that a person can live Georgia Asand make our great city move sociation of Latino Elected forward,” Martinez said. “I’m Officials Executive Jerry going to work tirelessly for Gonzalez, said they are not the city of Loganville.”

See ELECTIONS, Page 3A Martinez is believed to be

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Martinez defeated Donna Jones, the wife of Loganville’s former mayor, councilman and city manager by a 758-376 margin. He has served on the city council for the last 10 years, but stepped down earlier this year to run for mayor.

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Lanier cluster receives P21 Exemplar distinction With its recent designation as a 21st Century Learning Exemplar in Gwinnett County Public Schools for 2017-18, Lanier Cluster Schools has a distinction that sets it apart from every other school cluster in Georgia.

“We can now claim we are the only cluster of schools in the state of Georgia to have both K-12 STEM certification and be a P21 Exemplar,” said Kyle Jones, Lanier High School’s Academy coach and leader of the cluster’s Vertical Innovation Team, in a news release. “We believe our entire cluster is aligned to truly prepare our students for life after their K-12 experience and enter an ever-changing economy and workforce.”

The cluster — Sugar

Hill Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, White Oak Elementary, Lanier Middle and Lanier High — was recently honored by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) as an Exemplar Program, demonstrating “not just an adequate implementation of the Framework for 21st Century Learning, but also expertise in the elements of student agency, distributed leadership, a climate of achievement, engaged community and use of evidence and research.”

Based in Washington, D.C., and representing more than 5 million members in the global workforce, P21 is a national nonprofit “catalyst organization” that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student.

The Framework for 21st Century Learning is based

on the skills, knowledge and dispositions “that children need to succeed as citizens and workers in today’s world,” according to www.p21.org.

“P21’s Exemplar Program works to identify innovative education paradigms across the country,” said David Ross, CEO of P21. “When policymakers say, ‘Show me what you mean,’ we turn to our P21 Exemplars for hard evidence.”

“Lanier Cluster Schools is overjoyed P21 has selected our schools as exemplars of 21st century learning, both nationally and as representatives of Gwinnett County Public Schools,” Jones said. “We are excited to partner with P21 and other exemplar schools to share best practices and continue to empower our students and teachers.”

Three of 10 vehicles stolen from Audi dealership found FROM STAFF REPORTS

Gwinnett police say three of the 10 vehicles stolen from Audi Gwinnett near Duluth were recovered this past weekend in DeKalb County.

After further review of the case, it was determined that only 10 customers’ cars were stolen between 3 and 6 a.m. on Oct. 29 from the dealership, which is located at 3180 Satellite Boulevard. Police originally believed 12 were stolen and had a value of $400,000.

Surveillance video shows the suspects walking onto the property as well as their activities in the service area. They said the suspects got the keys from a broken service area lock box.

Police reports show some of the stolen vehicles include a black 2014 S6, a white 2013 Q5, a black 2013 S4, a white 2013 A6, a blue 2013 A7 and a black 2015 A6.

Police say the recovered vehicles were brought to Gwinnett County Police headquarters for processing.

No suspects have been identified in this case, and the lead detective is still seeking tips.

Anyone who has information about the thefts is asked to call detectives at 770-513-5300. They can also call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or send information to www. crimestoppersatlanta.org, while remaining anonymous. Crime Stoppers tipsters can be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.

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The GBI said police were chasing James Corey Heard, 36, who was wanted on outstanding warrants for violation of probation, fleeing and eluding, obstruction and reckless driving charges.

After the chase ended with Gwinnett Officer Jason Robertson shooting at Heard, the suspect had injuries to his hand and his jaw.

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“Evidence discovered during the course of the investigation suggests that the gunshot wound to Heard’s head may have been self-inflicted,” the GBI said in a statement.

“Heard is presently at Gwinnett Medical Center and is expected to recover from his injuries.”

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Coffee with a Cop event set for today in Norcross FROM STAFF REPORTS Residents in the Norcross area are invited to join their neighbors and police officers for free coffee and conversation at a Coffee with a Cop event today.

The Gwinnett County Police Department will host the get-together at the Chick-fil-A located at 5455 Jimmy Carter Blvd. The event lasts

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Gonalez said it’s possible Martinez may also be first Hispanic person elected mayor of any city in Georgia.

Loganville voters also re-elected incumbent Councilman Danny Ford, along with town Planning and Zoning Commission members Anne Coles and Lisa Newberry to fill the three City Council seats that were up for grabs.

Ford received 633 votes, followed by Coles with 575 votes, Newberry (569), former Councilman and Mayor Mike Jones (521) and political newcomer Femi Oduwole (358).

Peachtree Corners City Council race heading to runoff The residents of Peachtree Corners are going to have to wait a little longer to find out who one of their City Council members will be.

Incumbent Post 4 Councilwoman Jeanne Aulbach will face Joe Sawyer in a Dec. 5 runoff because she didn’t get at least 50 percent of the votes cast in the election. Aulbach received 894 votes, or 43.76 percent of the vote, while Sawyer received 780 votes.

from 9 to 11 a.m., and free coffee will be provided by Chick-fil-A. Those who attend will have the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns to Gwinnett County police officers. The event is meant to “break down barriers between police officers and the residents,” according to a flyer.

For more information, visit www. gwinnettpolice.com.

Elections PEACHTREE CORNERS RUNOFF CITY COUNCIL POST 4

Jeanne Aulbach

Joe Sawyer

Candidate Luke Crawford finished third in the three-person race, with 369 votes, following a rocky campaign that included questions over some controversial Facebook posts.

Aulbach has served on Peachtree Corners’ council since the city’s government was created in 2012.

Carden unseats Dugan in Duluth City Council race There’s about to be a younger voice on Duluth’s city council.

Kirkland Carden, 29, received 55 percent of the votes to lock down the city’s contested Post 2 council seat Tuesday.

Carden received 881 votes followed by candidate Jim Dugan, 65, with 486 votes and Louis Tseng, 46, with 221 votes.

Carden previously told the Daily Post he believed a younger voice on Duluth’s council could help give the city a face lift. He

Incumbent Post 4 Councilwoman Jeanne Aulbach will face Joe Sawyer in a Dec. 5 runoff because she didn’t get at least 50 percent of the votes cast in the election. Aulbach received 894 votes, or 43.76 percent of the vote, while Sawyer received 780 votes.

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Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks and Councilman Wendell Holcombe were re-elected without opposition.

Paul, Watch win open council seats while Freeport exemptions pass Norcross residents picked Chuck Paul and architect Daniel Watch to fill two open seats on their city said he hopes to address council to go along with Duluth’s aging infrastrucnew mayor Craig Newton. ture and to help draw milPaul defeated Hoyt lennials into the city.

Hutcheson 493 votes to Incumbent Post 1 269 votes in the race to fill Councilwoman Marsha Newton’s seat while Watch Anderson Bomar and Post defeated Thad Thompson 3 Councilman Billy Jones by a margin of 433-352 were re-elected without in the race to fill Pierre opposition.

Levy’s seat. Paul and Watch had both pointed Spain defeats incumbent to a need to redevelop the Dacula Councilwoman Buford Highway corridor, Peairs in landslide among other issues, as top Dacula voters chose to items facing the city. make a change on their city Meanwhile, The fourcouncil by electing political question Freeport Tax newcomer Daniel Spain over exemption issue passed incumbent councilwoman with voters. The quesDonna Peairs by a wide tion on inventory of raw margin. materials or goods that are Spain received 104 votes being manufactured passed while Peairs received 41 586-167 while the question votes. on finished goods that were Both candidates had cited manufactured in Georgia traffic as the top issue facing passed 564-186. The questhe city. Spain said the issue tion on inventory of goods was particularly problematic in transit to a location at the city’s two railroad outside Georgia passed crossings, but he also said 554-193. there were issues with traffic Meanwhile, the queslight timing. tion of stock in trade of a fulfillment center passed 538-206.

Newton ran unopposed in the mayoral race.

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The Chick-fil-A at 5455 Jimmy Carter Blvd. will host a Coffee with a Cop event Nov. 8. The event is put on by the Gwinnett County Police Department. (File Photo)

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Hardy elected to Braselton City Council Hardy Johnson will assume Braselton’s City Council District 4 seat.

The retired concrete and cement professional won 84.17 percent of the vote in Braselton’s election Tuesday. He earned 218 votes to secure District Seat 4 over Robert Clark. Clark amassed 41 votes.

Johnson ran on the premise that he could help Braselton facilitate “responsible and orderly growth.” In part, he said that meant anticipating the rise in criminal activity and combating it intelligently.

Mayor Bill Orr and Councilwoman Peggy B. Slappey were re-elected without opposition.

Sugar Hill DDA chairman wins City Council seat Sugar Hill’s Downtown Development Authority chairman won the city’s Post 5 council seat by a landslide Tuesday evening.

As of Tuesday evening, Taylor Anderson told the Daily Post his victory still hadn’t “settled in.”

“It’s a bit surreal at the moment,” he said.

Anderson defeated Joshua Mantz 398-59 in the race. He ran on the premise Lilburn incumbent that he believes Sugar Hill councilman elected could become a destination to new term city under the right leaderEddie Price will serve a ship. He hopes to spruce up fourth term on Lilburn City the city’s job-base and it’s Council. architecture. He said he’s The incumbent won his most looking forward to Post 3 seat again by 61.30 digging into the city’s 2018 percent Tuesday. He’d budget once he’s sworn been running against two onto council in January. other candidates — Sha“There’s a lot of inforbaka C. Fletcher and Philip mation and projects in Holland. there,” he said. “I want to Price secured 339 balget a good understandlots Tuesday followed by ing of everything in (the Holland with 183. Fletcher budget) to make sure we’re received 31 votes. using the city’s tax dollars Price has already served efficiently. I want us to 12 consecutive years on keep on track.”

Lilburn’s council. He said Anderson said he was he hopes to spend the next thankful for the opportunifour continuing the work ty to help keep Sugar Hill the city has already begun on that track. to bring more people and “I’m really honored to

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Lilburn council by Post 4 Councilman Tim Dunn was re-elected without opposition.

have the confidence of the voters,” he said. “They gave me the opportunity to take the next four years to be a good public servant.”

Sugar Hill Mayor Steve Edwards and Post 4 Councilman Curtis Northrup also won uncontested races to reclaim their positions.

Incumbents overwhelmingly win re-election in Suwanee Suwanee residents will have the same city council after they rejected calls for change from candidates in two races, and the challenger in a third race dropped out because of controversial tweets about Jewish people.

Post 3 Councilwoman Linnea Miller defeated Paquita V. Wright by a margin of 590-192 votes while Post 5 Councilman Dan Foster defeated John Kantor 538-231. Post 4 Councilwoman Beth Hilscher won without opposition after her opponent, Joe Briggs, dropped out of the race Monday.

Briggs said his withdrawal was in the best interests of his family and the city after the controversial tweets surfaced, including ones that compared Israelis to the Nazis and called Zionists “cockroaches.”

“It’s been an incredible ordeal for myself, my family and the community and it only would have gotten worse,” Briggs said. “I’ve crawled into a hole since it all started and I don’t know where everything is, but realistically I didn’t want there to be all of this outrage about an anti-Semitic guy on the council. It’s just bad for the community and bad for me — not that I’m anti-Semitic.”

Foreman wins in open Grayson council race Grayson voters chose a semi-retired architect to fill an open Post 2 seat on its City Council Tuesday with Robert “Bob” Foreman’s election.

Foreman defeated Donald Lawrence Thrower 172-78.

Mayor Allison Wilkerson and Post 4 Councilwoman Linda S. Jenkins were reelected without opposition.

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For most people, any vaccine is acceptable. The usual flu shot offered by your doctor or pharmacy most likely is the standarddose trivalent or quadrivalent vaccine. The trivalent protects against three strains of flu expected to be prevalent (two “A” strains and one “B” strain), whereas the quadrivalent adds a second “B” strain. If both are available, I’d recommend the quadrivalent, but don’t skip the trivalent if that’s the only one available.

Adults over 65 may benefit more from the highdose trivalent vaccine (Fluzone High-Dose) or from Fluad, which contains an adjuvant (a substance added to the vaccine to make it work better). Adults age 18-64 with fear of needles might consider the intradermal low-dose quadrivalent vaccine (Fluzone intradermal). This uses a tiny (1.5-mm), ultra-thin needle.

Another option for people with needle phobia is the standard trivalent vaccine (Afluria) using a jet injector device. (It is like the hypospray in “Star Trek.” I have yet to talk to anyone who has gotten this, so please write me with your experience if you have it administered.) People with severe egg allergies can get the Flucelvax, produced in cultured mammalian cells, not eggs, or Flublok, made with recombinant DNA technology, which comes in both trivalent and quadrivalent.

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Mother’s pursuit may push son away Dear Amy: My college-aged son and his male friend, “Randall,” were staying with us at our vacation home this summer. This was the first time we had met Randall.

Late one night, I went downstairs, assuming they had left the TV on and had gone to bed, and walked in on them in a state of undress during an intimate moment.

Both of them panicked, and Randall decided to leave the next morning.

My son was very upset, and told me that nothing was going on. I told him several times that if he’s gay (or not sure), that’s OK, and he got very angry, said he was not gay, that he liked girls, and that I was “exaggerating” what I saw. He even called me a liar. Needless to say, the rest of our visit together was tense.

I have tried several more times to get my son to talk to me about this and he won’t. He even threatened to not come home at Thanksgiving if I brought it up again.

I am worried about him repressing, or living in denial. My husband thinks I need to let it go, and just pretend it didn’t happen, but that feels very unhealthy.

What should I do?

— Mother Dear Mother: I grew up in one of those New England families where an elephant could be grazing in the living room and my mother

be whoever he wants to be.

Your intentions are benign, but you don’t get to out your son, and you shouldn’t force him to explain or acknowledge something he may not yet want to label.

Dear Amy: My husband and I eloped in Amy Dickinson August, but my parents are hosting a reception would calmly ask about luncheon for us in Dethe weather. But there are cember. times when this behavior They’re having it at a of quietly waiting to dis- nicer Italian restaurant, cuss something important and our guest count is seems less like repression about 80 people. We all and more like patience. agreed that we would not You should try it. have young children at Take the question of the reception. sexual identity out of We invited his one this, and imagine what it sister’s two children, who would feel like at that (or are over 10, but did not any) age to be caught in invite his other sister’s flagrante delicto by your two children, who are mother. Your mother. under the age of 4.

Mom. Mommy.

We found a babysitter Most older adoles(a close family friend) to cents don’t really want watch the two younger a maternal witness to kids, so my husband’s much of anything they do, sister would be able to which is why so much of attend our reception. the doing happens away Now she is very upset. from home and on college She has said that we don’t campuses. care about her family, and Imagine that you had that if her kids aren’t goaccidentally witnessed ing, she won’t attend. My your son being sexual husband has tried reachwith a female friend. ing out to her, but she Would he want to discuss is ignoring his calls and this at length with you? I texts. He is very upset. doubt it.

I don’t know how to Stop pursuing him appease his sister, and I about this. don’t want my husband Aggressively telling to be upset, especially him, “It’s OK to be gay!” during the holiday season. might backfire, because What should we do? as an emerging adult, he — Bewildered Bride will push back at your Dear Bewilmaternal “permission” to dered: The way to

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appease your sister-in-law is to do what she wants.

The degree to which this upsets your husband indicates his willingness to be manipulated by her.

You should let him decide what to do, and back him up wholeheartedly, even if this means giving in.

My own reaction is that if you two ignore this tantrum and any surrounding drama, you will be establishing yourselves as a strong and confident couple.

Dear Amy: I believe you missed something in the letter from “Sad in Suburbia.” This woman was upset because her parents didn’t attend a ticketed award ceremony.

She should have graciously purchased tickets for her parents. This was an opportunity for her to honor their role in her life.

— Faithful Reader Dear Faithful: That would have been a gracious and generous gesture on her part — and it would have gotten her parents to the ceremony, which was her goal.

Thank you.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Amy Dickinson, c/o Tribune Content Agency, 16650 Westgrove Drive, Suite 175, Addison, Texas, 75001. You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or “like” her on Facebook.

Live and learn. The people you deal with or the places you travel to will help you put your life in perspective and encourage you to make adjustments conducive to getting ahead emotionally and financially. Expand your interests.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Improve your workspace or make room for something that will add to your pleasure, comfort and assets. Personal gains and growth are within reach. Strive for perfection.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Move money around or do your best to finalize a deal, settlement or contract.

Interactions with institutions will move much quicker if you are pleasant and accommodating.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Partnerships are predominant, and dealings with pending issues can be easily facilitated with compromise, understanding and creative solutions. What transpires will lead to personal or financial gain.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Business trips and meetings should be handled with grace and charm. Don’t let anyone downplay the sacrifice and contributions you have made. A passionate response will help you take charge.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Take care of financial matters.

Move money around and take advantage of tax incentives and investments. Personal gains are highlighted, along with negotiations and settlements. Celebrate with someone you love.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You’ll tend to be impulsive when it comes to work and personal matters involving others.

Don’t say or do anything you’ll regret. Remember, the sweetest revenge is your own success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Make plans to rearrange your living space to be more conducive to working on the projects you want to do from home. Your productivity will be enhanced.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — If you want something, go after it. Stand up for your rights and be willing to work hard to get ahead. Don’t wait for someone else to make the first move.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If you want something, push for it. Consider what you can offer as incentive. Relationships can make or break your mood. Concentrate on love and romance, not on interrogation and blame.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t share information that may jeopardize your position or give someone the wrong impression. Discretion is in your best interest.

Curb poor habits and excessive behavior. Selfimprovement is encouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Get together with people you have worked with in the past or people you have lost touch with over the years. Reconnecting will bring back memories and inspire you to make life-altering decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Concentrate on doing your job and getting things done properly and on time. The less time you have to think about an emotional situation, the better off you’ll be. Make excellence a priority.

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world&nation world As Syria joins Paris climate agreement, U.S. stands alone

Trump ally Schiller to go before House CNN

be an ‘act of war’

Supplying rebels in Yemen with missiles was a “direct military aggression by the Iranian regime,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz said Tuesday.

In his first direct statements regarding a thwarted missile strike on the Riyadh airport over the weekend, bin Salman laid the blame for the attempt at the feet of Iran’s government, saying it was “supplying its Houthi militias (in Yemen) with missiles.”

In comments reported by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, the crown prince told British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson that Iran’s actions “may be considered an act of war against the kingdom.”

Sia beats seller of nude picture to the punch

By Marshall Cohen

Congressional investigators had a chance Tuesday to question The United States is now one of President Donald a party of one in its stance on Trump’s closest confidants climate change. and longtime associates, Syria will join the Paris providing an opportunity climate agreement, leaving for lawmakers to potenthe U.S. as the only country tially learn more about the in the world not signed on to Trump campaign’s conthe landmark climate deal. tacts with Russians and Syrian officials anTrump’s links to Kremlinnounced their intention to friendly interests in his ratify the accord at the U.N. business career.

Climate Change Conference CNN reported last week (COP23) in Bonn, Germany, that Keith Schiller, who on Tuesday. quit his White House job “I confirm that the Syrian in September, is scheduled Arab Republic supports the to appear Tuesday before implementation of Paris the House intelligence climate change accord, in committee, according to order to achieve the desired two sources familiar with global goals and to reflect the matter. He joined the the principles of justice Trump administration as and shared responsibility, director of Oval Office but in accordance with the operations but left after capabilities of each of the about eight months. signatories,” Syria’s Deputy Schiller has been by the Minister of Local Adminispresident’s side for many tration and Environment M. years. During the camWadah Katmawi said. paign, “it mattered more Katmawi said that deto me what Keith Schiller veloped countries, “in their thought of me than what capacity as the primary con- the campaign manager tributors to climate change, thought,” a former top should live up to their legal Trump campaign aide told and humanitarian responsiCNN in May. bility” by offering technical Being so close to Trump and financial support to for so long means Schiller developing countries to help was around for some of battle climate change. the most controversial moments of Trump’s political Saudi prince says career.

Trump dispatched Iran’s actions may Schiller in May to hand-

nation Flake, Heinrich to introduce bill to close loophole on getting guns

Sens. Jeff Flake and Martin Heinrich are planning to introduce bipartisan legislation that will make it a law for military to report misdemeanors of domestic violence to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, the database used for firearms background checks.

Flake, a Republican, and Heinrich, a Democrat, are introducing the legislation after gunman Devin Patrick Kelley, who killed 26 people inside a small Texas church on Sunday, was armed with an assault rifle and 15 loaded magazines in the deadliest shooting in Texas history.

Welsh politician He had previously been condies days after victed of domestic violence by a military court. allegations of improper conduct “Writing a bill w/ MartinHeinrich to prevent anyone Former Welsh govconvicted of domestic ernment minister Carl violence — be it in criminal Sargeant, who was reor military court — from moved from office last buying a gun,” Flake tweeted week following undisTuesday. closed allegations about his “Senators Flake and Heinpersonal conduct, has died. rich are working to ensure North Wales Police told any individual convicted of CNN on Tuesday that they domestic violence — whethare not treating his death as er it is in criminal or military suspicious and the matter court — cannot legally has been referred to the purchase a firearm,” a source coroner. close to Flake told CNN. Sargeant, 49, was minister for communities Trump Defense and children in the Welsh nominee: ‘Insane’ Assembly, the elected parliament for Wales, until that civilians can he was suspended from buy assault rifles Labour party membership President Donald Trump’s and “removed” from the nominee for Assistant SecAssembly’s cabinet last retary of Defense for Health Friday.

— From wire reports Affairs, Dr. Dean Winslow,

people

Sia may not want you to see her face, but she’s apparently not as shy about her other parts.

The “Chandelier” singer, who usually performs with a wig obscuring part of her face, on Monday shared an image she said was of her nude.

“Someone is apparently trying to sell naked photos of me to my fans,” Sia wrote in the caption of the photo, which shows a naCNN reported last week that Keith Schiller, who quit his White House job in September, ked woman from the rear. is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the House intelligence committee, according to “Save your money, here it is for free. Everyday is two sources familiar with the matter. (Photo: CNN) Christmas!”

“Everyday Is Christdeliver a letter to the FBI gators. have been the subject of mas” is also the name of headquarters, informTrump has said that rampant speculation ever ing then-Director James years earlier, Schiller since the January leak of a the singer’s forthcoming Comey of his termination. joined him on a trip to 35-page dossier written by Christmas album.

Sia told The Observer Comey was on a work trip Moscow for the Miss former British spy Chrison the other side of the Universe pageant. The topher Steele. The dossier last year that the effort to hide her face evolved from country, but CNN cameras significance of the event, accuses the Trump camself-protection. spotted Schiller entering held in November 2013, paign of colluding with and then leaving the FBI wasn’t clear at the time.

Russia as part of its “acbuilding.

But now, the contacts tive measures” campaign Weight Watchers Comey’s firing is now a Trump made as part of to influence the election benefitting from key part of Justice Depart- that deal are coming back and defeat Democratic the Oprah effect ment special counsel Rob- in a big way. nominee Hillary Clinton. ert Mueller’s investigation That deal was struck Several of the dossier’s Oprah can eat bread and into potential obstruction between Trump and Aras most salacious claims still rake in major dough. of justice. Mueller’s team and Emin Agalarov, the have not been indepenWeight Watchers says has recently interviewed father-and-son team of dently corroborated, more than 600,000 subscribWhite House witnesses billionaires that own a despite nearly a year of who could shed light on major development firm in efforts by reporters around ers have joined in the past Comey’s firing. And CNN Russia. The Miss Universe the globe. Whatever Schil- year, and they’re committing to the program an average of reported last week that pageant was held at one of ler knows about these White House senior adtheir properties in Mosalleged events — proving one month longer.

That combo drove up viser Jared Kushner turned cow. or disproving them — will quarterly revenue and sent over documents about the Trump’s activities while surely be sought after by Weight Watchers shares 18 firing to Mueller’s investi- in Moscow for that event the House panel. percent higher on Tuesday.

The stock has quadrupled in — positioned 35 miles from price this year.

It’s hard to argue with the highly fortified border Oprah’s results. In October with the North — Trump’s 2015, Winfrey bought a 10 fiery rhetoric has been met percent stake in the strugwith unease. gling company for $43 His mission inside the million and joined its board soaring assembly hall: convince his audience of Korean of directors.

After two years and a lawmakers, plus the broader high-profile television and region, that he’s committed Twitter campaign to tout to preventing the type of annihilation that many fear is her weight-loss success — Sens. Jeff Flake and Martin Heinrich are planning to in- possible if Trump’s language and her beloved, Weight troduce bipartisan legislation that will make it a law for Watchers-approved bread — is misconstrued. military to report misdemeanors of domestic violence her stake is now worth $344 Aides say his remarks will to the National Instant Criminal Background Check Sysmillion. tem, the database used for firearms background checks. put the current conflict into Weight Watchers says it historical context, stressing (Photo: CNN) has 3.4 million members, the half-century alliance said Tuesday it is “insane” nity engagement activities,” between the U.S. and South compared with 2.5 million that a civilian can buy a when Winfrey signed on.

Seema Verma, the agency’s Korea while encouraging semi-automatic weapon like head, said Tuesday. This other countries in the region Members now stick with the the gun that Devin Kelley includes requiring able— namely, China and Russia program about nine months used in the Texas church bodied enrollees to work, — to step up their efforts to on average. That’s been a shooting. key to the company’s run volunteer, go to school or isolate North Korea.

Winslow made the comthis year. enter a job training proments in his confirmation gram in order to qualify for Disney ends hearing with the Senate benefits.

Petition going L.A. Times ban Armed Services Committee.

“One of the things that around to put “I may get in trouble with states have told us time after backlash other members of the comand time again is that they Kevin James in Disney will no longer ban House of Cards mittee, just say how insane want more flexibility to the Los Angeles Times from it is that in the United States engage their working-age, Imagine Kevin James advance screenings of its of America a civilian can go able-bodied citizens on movies following a backlash as Frank Underwood on out and buy a semi-automat- Medicaid,” Verma told a “House of Cards.” from critics groups, news ic assault rifle like an AR-15, conference of state MedicThere is an online outlets and journalists, who which apparently was the aid directors. were boycotting those same petition suggesting just weapon that was used,” that — believe it or not — screenings in protest.

Winslow said.

Trump hopes and as of Tuesday, nearly “We’ve had productive Law enforcement have to reassure in discussions with the newly 30,000 people have signed said Kelley used a Ruger on to endorse the idea. installed leadership at The AR-556, which is a variant address to “Losing a great show Los Angeles Times regardof an AR-15.

South Korea is hard, no matter the ing our specific concerns, Near the front line of the and as a result, we’ve circumstances,” the Some Medicaid world’s tensest standoff, petition reads. “However agreed to restore access to users will be President Donald Trump advance screenings for their with hardship comes the required to work will formally articulate his film critics,” a Walt Disney opportunity for a great views of a region on edge show to become one of Company spokesperson States will soon be during an address at South said in a statement Tuesday the greatest television allowed to impose work Korea’s National Assembly afternoon. shows of all time. I think requirements on some Med- today.

Kevin James can elevate On Monday, entertainicaid recipients, a major North Korea’s provoca‘House of Cards’ to a ment sites like The A.V. change in how the govtions have provided the globally adored franchise Club and Flavorwire, as ernment health insurance underpinning for Trump’s well as a pop culture writer like ‘Game of Thrones’ program operates. intensive talks in Asia at the for the Washington Post, and make the entire world The Centers for Medicare start of his marathon tour of said they would skip the focus on one of the most & Medicaid Services will the continent. He received screenings until the ban on important Netflix original start approving state propos- support in Japan for his com- the Times was lifted. series there is.” als that “promote commubative stance, but in Seoul — From wire reports — From wire reports

Twitter to double amount of characters allowed in a tweet

By Selena Larson CNN

Twitter is about to get more words — a lot more.

The company announced on Tuesday it is doubling how many characters users can cram into a tweet.

Most tweets will now fit 280 characters, up from 140. The new limit will roll out to Twitter users in almost all 40 languages Twitter supports.

According to the company, only 5 percent of tweets sent from people in the 280-character test In late September, Twitter begroup were longer than 140 chargan a test of 280-character tweets acters, and just 2 percent were with a small group of users. over 190 characters.

Like many Twitter changes, The new character length won’t some users complained about the apply to Japanese, Korean or move.

Chinese-language tweets. Those Interestingly, Twitter said that languages can convey twice as after the novelty of tweeting more much information in less space, characters wore off, most people so tweets will remain at 140 charin the test stopped tweeting the acters, Twitter said. full length.

Of course, the change means

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America’s highest-profile Twitter user, President Trump, will have more space. Twitter cofounder Biz Stone had said the prolific Twitter user was not in the test group.

The move modifies a fundamental aspect of Twitter. Aside from the test, the social network’s character limit hasn’t changed since the company launched in 2006.

The 140-character length wasn’t a random choice: Twitter’s

founders wanted tweets to fit in a text message, which can only hold 160 characters. So Twitter chose 140 characters for the tweet, and 20 characters for the user name.

During the 280-character test, some users argued Twitter should focus less on the length of the tweets and more on the content.

The platform continues to be rife with harassment and abuse, despite the company’s efforts to better police it.

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Teladoc will see you now — right now If you’re tired of the dysfunction in Washington — the backbiting, the questioning of motives, the failure to agree on much of anything, the one-upmanship, the allegations about a “stolen” presidential election, Russian “collusion,” the posturing and boorish behavior, how about focusing on something that is working and benefits a growing number of people?

Consider a company called Teladoc, which provides access to a doctor through a computer screen, telephone or mobile app.

The waiting time, a company official tells me, is between eight and 10 minutes.

That beats any doctor’s Cal office I have Thomas ever been in, even with an appointment. The company claims a 95 percent satisfaction rate, with 92 percent of issues resolved after the first visit.

Here’s how it works: Say your child wakes up in the middle of the night with a fever, or some other health issue. You go to your computer, phone or mobile app and describe the symptoms to the doctor, who then prescribes treatment.

It can be in the form of a prescription or, if the symptoms seem more serious, the doctor will recommend a specialist, or a trip to the hospital. The doctor has previously been provided your family’s medical history through the app.

Teladoc services are offered through a subscribing company’s insurance plan. The company currently serves 10,000 clients and 20 million members, according to a company spokeswoman.

All physicians are board certified and licensed in their respective states. They are available any hour of the day or night and every day of the year. Is your doctor that accessible? Unless you live with one, probably not.

The cost? A low $40 to $45 per session.

Jason Gorevic, Teladoc’s CEO, tells me: “Consumers of health care are looking for a better way. Regardless of the political environment, there is a growing demand for a better way to provide medical services to individuals.”

Gorevic says Teladoc is especially helpful to people living in rural areas where a doctor is not close by, or unavailable.

Reporting on this growing and popular trend in telemedicine, health care writer Bruce Japsen wrote in Forbes magazine: “Health plans see a way for patients to get high-quality care from a physician and the potential to avoid a more expensive trip to a hospital emergency room.” Teladoc executives also say they are seeing growth opportunities in mental health, dermatology and smoking cessation programs.

Japsen adds that the field of virtual medicine is growing about 10 percent per year with projections it will soon reach 26.9 million, which seems likely given the current spurt.

Gorevic sees increasing interest from health plans that contract with state Medicaid programs for poor Americans, as well as Medicare Advantage plans that provide benefits to seniors. This could save time and money by reducing trips to emergency rooms for less serious ailments.

Let’s review: A health plan that bypasses government bureaucracy; rapid access to a doctor who knows a family’s medical history; prompt treatment, or quick referral; low cost — what’s not to like?

It is another example of how the private sector, when it is allowed to innovate and flourish, outshines the federal government almost every time.

Virtual medicine, led by companies like Teladoc, is not the wave of the future, but of the present.

If you’re unhappy with increasingly expensive, impersonal and slow access to medical care — and some liberal politicians are already pushing for single-payer, which would likely make waiting times longer and lower the quality of treatment — you might feel a lot better, while saving money and time, by going virtual.

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

Womanzing part of Bill Clinton’s legacy Twenty-five years ago on Nov. 3, 1992, William Jefferson Clinton was elected president of the United States — and Hillary Clinton is still trying to take his place.

As historians and pundits recall his third-way presidency, another slice of his legacy can’t be ignored — the trickle-down effect of his womanizing, his DNA-proved extramarital involvement with Monica Lewinsky in the nation’s most important workplace and the couple’s treatment of women overall, from “bimbo eruptions” to Paula Jones to Juanita Broaddrick.

The behavior of adults at the top of the food chain seeps into the culture and can’t be extracted from events of the future. Today’s eruptions of sexual harassment claims can be explained as a volcanic reaction to simmering rage among women, who, as a group have been sexualized, victimized and silenced for too long. We have reached not so much a tipping point as a boiling point.

What goes up comes down, all right. But what goes underground — forced to steep in darkness and silence — comes back up with a vengeance.

A quarter-century is a long time to stew, and that’s about the span between Anita Hill’s testimony in 1991 against then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas for sexual comments he allegedly made

Kathleen Parker at work — the first widely publicized case — and the recent deluge prompted by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson’s takedown of network founder Roger Ailes.

This in-between period also corresponded more or less to the lifespan of the Clinton political machine, once-essential to a Democrat’s successful run for office, now knocking and hissing as Hillary winds up her revenge book tour. It is also, roughly, the span of a human generation. The last of the baby boomers, who squired sexual amorality to the White House and secular relativism to most other institutions, are moving toward retirement and taking their boys-will-be-boys attitude with them.

Bill Clinton wasn’t the first president to misbehave in the White House, as we are frequently reminded. But he was part of the first “two-fer” presidency, as he put it, with a first lady who championed women’s rights. Presumably, these rights would have included not being

objectified or treated as human litter. And Clinton was the first, as far as we know, to have a sexual relationship with an intern.

It doesn’t matter if Lewinsky, then 21, pursued the president and “knew” what she was doing. Obviously, given the long-term effects of this episode on her life, she didn’t. In any case, it was Clinton’s job as her superior not to abuse his power by taking advantage of her.

He knew the rules. He didn’t care. Or he couldn’t control himself. Which is worse is hard to say. Meanwhile, Hillary’s dogged pursuit of women claiming to have been targets of her husband’s unleashed libido and her ultimate metamorphosis into Tammy Wynette cumulatively displayed a contempt for women rather than for her husband.

It is little wonder, then, that other men of the era didn’t feel compelled to curtail their proclivities, or that women felt their power to fight back minimized by the first lady.

Fast-forward to the present and each day seems to produce the name of another man accused of sexual harassment.

Though they are being lumped together in round-up stories, it would be unfair to put them all in the same cell. There’s a world of difference between what movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is alleged to have done and, say, what another recently named Mother Jones writer is

alleged to have done. Apparently, among other offenses of minor note, he gave gratuitous shoulder rubs.

With all due sympathy to victims of abusive behavior, I confess to a certain reticence as #MeToo momentum continues to grow. This isn’t because I know a few of the alleged harassers, who are disgusting if the accusations are true, but because we are becoming too comfortable with condemnation without due process. Life is unfair — and women inarguably have been on the receiving end of unfairness for long enough.

But life shouldn’t be a zero-sum game and men, even those one dislikes, deserve a fair hearing before their life and livelihood are taken away.

Karma will take care of the rest.

Had the Clintons played their cards differently, our country might have become less coarse, and our infantile impulsiveness less pronounced. It might not have taken 25 years for women to find their voices. More men might have treated their female colleagues with greater respect.

Who knows? Hillary Clinton might have become president.

And Donald Trump, whose disrespect toward women is epic, might not have.

Karma, baby: It’s Bubba’s fault.

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

How do we solve issues we can’t discuss?

“I’m afraid to discuss politics and current events with anyone except my wife and best friends, and it’s regrettable that millions of Americans feel the same way.”

“Ah, yes, you speak of the Cato 2017 Free Speech and Tolerance Survey, a new national poll of 2,300 U.S. adults. It finds that 58 percent of Americans are afraid to share their political beliefs in the current political climate.”

“You got that right. We used to have civil discussions about a variety of issues down at my neighborhood’s pub, but now people jump down your throat if you don’t support the prevailing groupthink of the day.”

“Do you have any examples?”

“Sure. I happen to think that a tax system designed to unleash the economy is a good strategy to generate the government revenues we need to fund our programs. If I argue that point, I am labeled an uncaring conservative who favors the rich and hates the poor.”

“That is regrettable.”

“If I argue that the best way to extend affordable health

Tom Purcell care to all is to keep most of it in the private sector and employ free-market strategies that can reduce costs and free up much-needed funds, I am labeled …”

“An uncaring conservative who favors the rich and hates the poor?”

“That’s right. Now, with our latest terrorist attack in New York City, if I suggest we more carefully screen people we let into the country to ensure they do not wish our people ill — rather than just granting people access because they are among the 50,000 lucky ones who win a free pass in a lottery — then I am labeled …”

“An uncaring conservative who is a racist hater of the needy and the poor?”

“Exactly. And don’t even

get me started on climate change. I’ve been afraid to bring that one up since President Obama signed the Paris climate accord — and especially since President Trump rescinded our participation.”

“I can see your point. The Cato survey also finds that 71 percent of Americans believe that political correctness has silenced important discussions on the many challenges our country is facing.”

“It’s like everyone in the major media outlets in our country tells the rest of us what to think on the major issues of the day, and if you stray from the groupthink line, look out! You will be shouted down.”

“It is regrettable that no small number of our major journalists, whose role is protected by our Constitution, embrace a pack mentality as they advocate for the political ideas or candidates they like, and attack the political ideas and candidates they dislike.

It does hurt their credibility.

And that is a dangerous matter for a country that relies on its press to keep those in power honest.”

“Look, I understand that

there is a huge divide in our country between those who think government can offer the best solutions to our challenges and those who think less government, with more individual freedoms, is the way to go. I’m just a regular guy trying to do my small part in our representative republic.

My role is to discuss these issues in my own community, vote my conscience, and do what I can to get our policies right.”

“What do you suggest we do to address the fear of communicating freely and openly?”

“I’m not sure what others can or should do, but I figure I can try harder to work out my differences with others.

I’ll do my best to listen to, and understand, their point of view. Maybe if millions of Americans were to do that, our country would do what we’ve done successfully many times over the past 240 years: create solutions that solve our problems!”

Email Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970s Childhood” and “Wicked Is the Whiskey,” at Tom@TomPurcell.com.

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Archer student arrested for fight caught on video From Staff Reports A 15-year-old Archer High School student was arrested and charged with battery after video surfaced on social media showing her punching another student in the face on Friday, according to a Gwinnett County Schools Police

report.

Archer Principal Ken Johnson released a statement which the Gwinnett Police Department shared Monday morning after receiving multiple inquires about the incident, which was posted on Twitter. He said the student faces disciplinary action and possible

criminal charges after the incident, which went viral on social media.

In the video, the student is seen standing up and speaking to another student who is sitting on a locker room bench. After making a threat, the student punches the victim before asking “Why you so scared?”

After being punched, the victim runs toward other students in the locker room. “(The assistant principal) told me the suspect had punched the victim in the face causing visible injury to her eye,” Officer Jack Moody wrote in the report.

Johnson said in the statement that he became aware

obituaries Hoschton, GA formerly of Buford

William “Billy” Brown William “Billy”Brown William B. “Billy” Brown, age 86, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his home in Hoschton, GA. Mr. Brown, a lifelong resident of Buford, Georgia, was born January 26, 1931 in Buford, GA to William and Maime (Holland) Brown. Mr. Brown grew up in Buford and worked with his beloved father as a builder, carpenter and mason in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s - assisting his father in the construction of many of the older homes and churches in the City of Buford. After attending Buford High School, Mr. Brown worked for The Bona Allen Company from 1950 - 1962.

Thereafter, he joined the former Scientific Atlanta, Inc. (now Cisco), working for the company from 1962 until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Brown married Barbara Jean Cochran December 3, 1949. Billy and Barbara Brown were happily married for 67 years and are members of Center United Methodist Church, Hoschton, GA. In 1950, Billy and Barbara welcomed sons William and Warren Brown - the first set of surviving identical twins born in Buford at the old Hutchins Memorial Hospital. Mr. Brown was known by many names by his adoring children and friends to include Daddy, Granddaddy, Pop and Poppa. He loved his family and enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents William and Maime Brown, brother James Holland, and son Warren A. Brown.

He is survived by his loving spouse Barbara Jean Brown, Hoschton, GA; his daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and John Harris, Hoschton, GA; sons and daughters-in law William A. and Carol Brown, Flowery Branch, GA; John (Johnny) and Cara Brown, Buford, GA; and Donice Brown, Buford, GA; also survived by two very special “honorary” daughters Debbie Pugh, Flowery Branch, GA and Lynn Zelgewicz, Canton, GA. Mr. Brown is survived by 14 grandchildren Michael Brown, Billy Brown, Katie Brown, Brian Harris, Brad Harris, Beth Pittman, Joel Brown, Jason Brown, Jeannie Brown, Brittany Burris, Brianna Harding, Jonathan Kaplan, Alan Brown, Rachel Kaplan; 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be

held Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Blane Spence and Rev. Jerry Bennett officiating.

Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday Nov. 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the Center United Methodist Church in memory of William “Billy” Brown. A check payable to Center UMC , c/o Reverend Blane Spence, 5991 Warpath Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Following the funeral and burial services, the family welcomes all friends and family to join in a celebration of life with food and drink at the residence of his son John Brown, 1675 Brickton Station, Buford, GA 30518.

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Cumming, GA

Louis Sean Butler Louis Sean Butler, age 55, of Cumming, GA passed away October 31, 2017. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. Lawrenceville

Margaret Louise Cagle Margaret Louise Cagle, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away November 4, 2017 Lawrenceville

Delores Cousino (Meyer) Delores Meyer Cousino December 9, 1940 to November 2, 2017 Delores Meyer Cousino, 76, of Lawrenceville, GA died Thursday, November 2 in her home surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of Hospice. Born December 9, 1940 the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Delbo) Meyer in Monroe, MI. Delores graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in 1958.

It was during this time she met her husband, Douglas J. Cousino of Erie, MI. They were married April 15, 1961 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee, MI. Their 56 year love-filled marriage has been an inspiration to their children and grandchildren. Delores enjoyed traveling around the world with her husband, family, and friends. She delighted in experiencing the different cultures, beautiful sights, and unique cuisine of each destination. When at home, she loved playing dice and card games. Although she was not competitive, she usually won, especially in Yahtzee.

Delores is survived by her

Cynthia McKenize and son-in-law, Scott McKenzie of Duluth; sisters, Paulette Warrington of Asheville, N.C., Azalee Fullmer of Kenora, Ontario, Canada; Joan and brotherin-law, Ron Wochomurka of Kiln, Mississippi; Verne and brother-in-law, Charles Clubb of Boynton, Virginia; six grandchildren; Melissa Humphries, Stephanie Flateau, Sarah Motlong, Matthew Huff, Chelsea Huff, and Harrison Huff, nine great grandchildren; five nieces & six nephews. Montess received her B.S. in Education from Marion College, Marion, Indiana and married Duane K. Huff on December 25, 1950. They were married 66 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She always had a smile to share and her sweet disposition touched everyone she met. Tess and Duane were avid travelers and enjoyed visiting the National Parks; as well as a short term mission’s trip to Alaska. She loved reading, nature, photography, and writing. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A celebration of life service Lawrenceville, GA will be held Saturday, NoBetty Cronic vember 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Age 72 of LawrencevChurch of Lawrenceville. ille passed away on Mon. 11/06/2017. Arrangements The family will receive friends in the Fellowship

by Tim Stewart Funeral Hall from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Home. and a reception will be Flowery Branch held after the service. In Carolina Diaz-Cuevas lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made age 49, of Flowery to: F.U.M.C. Music Branch passed away NoMinistry and F.U.M.C vember 3, 2017 Gibson Hall. Please Snellville leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com Louise Melton

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Montess “Tess” Gravley Huff Huff - Montess (Tess) Gravley Huff, 87 of Lawrenceville, GA was born in Easley, SC on November 22, 1929 and passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was a 31 year survivor of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Tess was a retired Gwinnett County Schools teacher and librarian at Bethesda Elementary School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville and a member of the Wesley Sunday School class. She is survived by her husband, Duane K. Huff, son, Ken Huff and daughterin-law, Ginny Huff of Norcross; son, Dennis Huff of Azusa, California; daughter, Susan Huff of Lawrenceville; daughter,

Mcdonough, GA

Virgil Motes Virgil E. Motes age 82 of Mcdonough GA passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service Social Circle

Harvey N. Myers Myers - Harvey N. Myers, age 97, of Social Circle, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Lenora Baptist Church in Snellville. Rev. Dennis Moon, Rev. Terry Briscoe, and Jed Hixson will officiate. Interment will follow at Lenora Baptist Church Cemetery. Harvey was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of Lenora Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Edna Bowman Myers; parents, Joel & Artie Rawlins Myers; sister, Myrtle Jenkins.

Harvey is survived by his sons & daughters-in-law: Wayne & Peggie Myers of Monroe; Terry & Gloria Myers of Snellville; Billy & Lee Myers of Good Hope; Grandchildren, Michele (Jason) Bennett, Lynn (Randy) Allen, Michael Myers, Sharon (Jeff) Kitchens & Carolyn (Jed) Hixson; great grandchildren, Eric, Tyler, James, Rae & Trevor; numerous nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends from 2PM - 4PM and 6PM - 8PM on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052.

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John F. Langtim, Jr. John Frederick Langtim, Jr., age 65 of St. Mtn., GA, passed away on November 7, 2017. Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel.

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Dr. Ronald PierreLouis M.D. Dr. Ronald Pierre-Louis M.D., age 57, of Dacula, GA passed away November 3, 2017. Flanigan Funeral Home Snellville, GA

Myrl Morris Age 93, of Snellville passed away on Saturday, 11/04/2017. Arrangements

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POOLE - Juanita Poole, 64, of Sugar Hill, GA deceased November 4, 2017. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Duluth, GA with Rev. Ronald Bowens officiating. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell, GA. Miss Poole, a native of Duluth, GA was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a retired LPN with Joan Glancy Hospital. Preceded in death by her father, Robert Pete Poole, Sr., mother, Nelda Jean Poole and a brother Robert Poole, Jr., she is survived by, brother, Raymond Poole of Tucker, GA; sister, Sonia Threatt of Cumming, GA; brother, Bryant Poole of Tuskegee, AL; brother, Kirkland Poole of Marietta, GA; brother, Mitchell Poole of Woodstock, GA; several nieces and nephews.

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Lorilee Rishak Lorilee “Lori” A. Rishak(nee Dahlke)of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the age of 62 from complications due to pancreatitis.

Lori was born September 9, 1955, in Minnesota to Leander and Pearl Dahlke.

She married Richard “Rick” Rishak on October 7, 1978. In 1986 she moved with her husband and their children to Georgia. She worked in the accounting field for over 30 years. Lori was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and faithful member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Lori is survived by her husband Rick Rishak; daughtersRachel Vander Iest (Danny) and Melissa Pinson (Josh); brother Lee Dahlke (Carmen); sister Lynn Schieber (Steve); granddaughters Tinsley and Arden Vander Iest; mother-in-love Donna Christian-Kalin (Tony); and cherished friend Christine Buehler.

A memorial service is scheduled for4:00 p.m.onNovember 11at Messiah Lutheran Church in Johns Creek, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials or contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church or The National Pancreas Foundation. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770)962-2200 ByrdandFlanigan.com

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David Lynn Rogers David L. Rogers, age 71, of Flowery Branch passed away November 7, 2017.

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“I appreciate those of you who have reached out to us to make sure we are aware of this incident,” Johnson said. “Like you, we believe that this type of behavior is not acceptable and I want to reassure you that we already have taken swift and appropriate action.”

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husband Doug, her two children Scott (Darlene) Cousino and Sonya (Mark Middleton) Cousino; her grandchildren, J.D. (Cristina Stitt) Healy, Samantha (Stephen) Webber, Christoper Cousino and Paige (Jose Furlan) Cousino; her siblings Doris (Robert) Hancz, Henry (Rosemarie) Meyer and Sharon (Phillip) Flowers; her Aunt Ida, many nieces, nephews, and her former in-laws Michael Healy and Tina Cousino. Delores was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws Ajay and Josephine (Liedel) Cousino. Delores touched and changed many lives during her lifetime, and will continue to do so in her passing. She has donated her body to Augusta Medical College to assist in training and research for future generations.

A memorial service to celebrate Delores’ life is schedule for December 9, at 2pm, her birth date, at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home 120 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-963-2411 wageslaw@wagesfuneralhome. com

Louise “Melton” Doggett, age 90 of Snellville, GA, passed away on November 4, 2017. Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel

of the social media post over the weekend.

“We took immediate disciplinary action with the student and our School Resource Officer is involved and criminal charges are pending,” Johnson said.

He said the school received a number of questions and concerns.

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Legionella concern forces YMCA to close water areas FROM STAFF REPORTS

company who specializes in remediation for public The J.M. Tull Gwinnett facilities.”

Family YMCA in LawThe letter said that the renceville has closed its pool, purification process would hot tubs, sauna, steam room begin Thursday evening and and shower areas after being members would be notified contacted by the Gwinnett when the closed areas are County Health Department ready to be re-opened. The about cases of Legionella rest of the facility remains among people who had used open during its normal the facilities. hours.

In a letter sent to memAccording to the Georgia bers of the YMCA, officials Department of Health, Lefrom the facility said the gionella is a bacteria that can health department contacted be found in water, specifithem Monday, and “based cally water vapors found in on information provided by hot tubs, showers or other the health department, we aerosolized water sources immediately closed the posuch as steam, mist, fog, etc. tential areas of concern. …

Legionellosis, a respiratory Although there are currently illness, is caused by breathno environmental samples ing in small droplets of water showing this bacteria is that contain Legionella bacpresent in our facility, we teria. Legionellosis is generare taking every precaution ally not spread from person and have hired an outside to person and is treatable,

the Georgia Department of Health says.

Symptoms of Legionellosis may include a cough, shortness of breath, appetite loss, muscle pain, headache and high fever, and usually occurs within two to 10 days days after exposure. Individuals over the age of 65, current or former smokers, or individuals with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to developing illness due to Legionella.

The letter tells members to contact the Gwinnett County Health Department at 770339-4260, press 0 and ask to speak with the epidemiologist on call if they have questions about the issue or think that they have symptoms.

The J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA is located at 2985 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville.

Perdue says ‘Washington needs a sense of urgency’ Political Notebook

Curt Yeomans starting point, providing relief for American workers, growing our economy, and making us more competitive with the rest of the world.”

Hice to speak at Loganville American Legion post’s anniversary dinner U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, Johnson to television R-Ga., will spend the night academy: More work before needed to recognize Veterans Latino actors Day in U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, Loganville, D-Ga., applauded the Acadaddressing emy of men and Television women Arts and who served Sciences’ in the miliJody Hice efforts to tary. recognize Hice will be the featured minorities, speaker at the Loganville particularly American Legion Post 233 Hank during this Anniversary Dinner on FriJohnson year’s Em- day night, according to his mys, in an Oct. 24 letter to office. The dinner will take academy President Maury place at the post, which has McIntyre, but he said there about 1,000 members and is room for improvement. dates back to 1946.

Specifically, he said there The speech is one of five is still work that needs to be Veterans Day-related events done to recognize the contri- that Hice will participate butions of Latino actors. in between Thursday and “I noticed the glaring Saturday. issue of Latino marginalPolitical Notebook apization during the same pears in the Wednesday telecast,” Johnson wrote and Sunday editions of the in the letter. “I understand Gwinnett Daily Post.

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Plans for the future Newton said there are several areas that he feels the city needs to focus on over the next few years.

One of them is to simultaneously increase economic viability and quality of life by protecting Norcross’ downtown district, which he called “an economic generator” for the city.

He wants to attract highwage earning and tech jobs to Norcross. Newton also said he wants to invest in new technology to help aid public safety in protecting Norcross residents. He said the city has already acquired software that takes data from the police and uses an algorithm to predict where officers need to be strategically placed.

The software has been effective so far, he said.

“I’m not looking to replace people,” he said.

“I’m looking at ways we can do things better with technology.”

He also wants to expand Norcross’ city center through revitalization and redevelopment in the downtown area. He said

one of his objectives is to take the underdeveloped areas on the south end of downtown Norcross, on South Peachtree Street, and redevelop them.

“There’s several old buildings, old structures there — they don’t really have historic relevance or character — but I’d like to see us focus on redeveloping that area,” Newton said.

Another area that Newton wants to focus on is Buford Highway and eastern Norcross.

Redevelopment in the downtown area is already reaching Buford Highway.

There are plans moving forward for a new Gateway development with 185 residential units and 10 livework units at the corner of Buford Highway and Holcomb Bridge Road.

The city is also partnering with Gwinnett County to build a new library branch at the corner of Buford Highway and Britt Avenue.

“Looking at Buford Highway is something I’ve always wanted to do, and now we’re finally doing that,” Newton said. “I’m really grateful that we have a majority on the council that knows and understands that as goes Buford

Highway goes the rest of the city.

“It’s like any infrastructure. If you don’t invest in it, anything that becomes stale becomes stagnant.

Then it begins to cost you more then than it does to repair it.”

Experience leading to the mayor’s office Newton was first elected to the Norcross City Council in 1996, and he stayed on there until he ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in 2002.

Three years later, he made his first bid for mayor — against Norcross and Gwinnett County stalwart Lillian Webb — but lost that race as well.

He was then re-elected to the City Council in 2006, and has stayed on the council since then.

In August, Gwinnett Municipal Association Managing Director Randy Meacham praised Newton, saying he had the experience to be mayor. Newton has served on the association’s board for years, and has also served as Chairman of the Gwinnett Transit Authority Board.

“If you’re looking for someone with experience, he’s definitely got it,” Meacham said in August.

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He is facing three armed robbery charges, two criminal attempt charges, two aggravated assault charges, one charge each of aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Howard was also allegedly involved in the Oct. 1 Golden Corral robbery, but police said he was also allegedly involved in a shooting at the Midnight Blu Cafe near Norcross that ended in the death of a teenager Oct. 1.

He faces charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and two counts of criminal attempt in connection with the Marco’s Pizza and Golden Corral incidents.

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U.S. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., said Congress needs to act quickly to pass a proposed major overhaul of the American tax David Perdue system that is being pushed by President Donald Trump.

Perdue participated in a press conference with other Senate Republicans as well as members of Trump’s administration and grassroots leaders to promote the proposed tax reforms.

Perdue called it an opportunity to make the first major change to the tax code in more than 30 years, echoing sentiments expressed by other congressional Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga. But Perdue also said time was of the essence in getting the reforms passed by the end of the year.

“We know that Washington needs a sense of urgency,” Perdue said.

“President Trump has called us to action. He is moving at a business pace, not a bureaucratic pace. He wants us to pass the House and Senate bill by Thanksgiving, and that he wants it on his desk by Christmas.

“This is totally possible in our opinion. The House has made a great effort to start this process. It’s a great

Norcross City Councilman Craig Newton sits at the council dais at City Hall on Monday. Newton will make Gwinnett County history in January when he becomes the first African-American to become mayor of one of the county’s 16 cities.

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Grizzlies in a groove

Junior Ana Gonzalez (9) leads the Georgia Gwinnett attack as the Grizzlies roll into the conference tournament on a 14-game unbeaten streak. (Photo: Rod Reilly/GGC Athletics)

GGC women ride 14-game unbeaten streak into conference tourney

By Christine Troyke

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When Georgia Gwinnett’s women started 0-3 this season, new head coach Mike Giuliano wiped the whiteboard clean and wrote one thing: 15-3-0.

He believed the Grizzlies could run the table.

They did — though a tie in overtime against eighth-ranked Keiser and a cancelled game kept what Giuliano wrote from being precisely prophetic.

GGC is 13-3-1 heading into Friday’s conference tournament. The Grizzlies haven’t lost since Sept. 1.

In more than 30 years of coaching, Giuliano had never had a team lose three straight.

But he was more optimistic than ever because, despite the final results, the team was playing well.

The Grizzlies had myriad chances in the opener against SCAD and just didn’t finish in a 1-0 loss.

They followed that up by pushing No. 14 Martin Methodist to the limit in a game that was 1-0 until the final minute.

The third loss was 2-1 against Division III Emory.

That was more than two months ago.

“The hard part was that, I think, technically and tactically, they were getting it before we played the first game,” Giuliano said. “We played really well the first three games.

“They were also coming out of a very difficult end to last year and I think there was a lot of residue to that. This is mostly the same team they had last year and I think, at times, they wondered if something bad was going to happen at

SCAD defender Stephanie Guerra (17) tries to stop Georgia Gwinnett’s Amy Morland (8) from moving the ball up field in the season opener. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

the end of the game.”

GGC lost on penalty kicks in the Association of Independent Institutions tournament semifinals last season.

“The soothing of their psyche was maybe the most important thing I had to do,” Giuliano said.

He’s well qualified to do that with a Ph.D. in communications from Northwestern.

“It is something I really enjoy doing,” Giuliano said. “This team struggled sometimes last season when they were really nervous. I’ll probably tell a few jokes in pregame Friday.

“The challenge is I don’t think we get an at-large bid if we lose either game this weekend. But whatever happens this weekend, who in their right mind really believed we could run the table at 0-3?”

The Grizzlies have eight shutouts this season. Transfers Macarena Errazuriz and Maddy Keenan joined Amanda Yarger and Stina Andersson to form a suffocating defense.

“This season has a lot to do with the phenomenal back four we put out there,” Giuliano said. “We played two of the most potent offenses in the country in Keiser and Martin Methodist. We tied one and the other was 1-nil with 55 seconds left.”

Junior Ana Gonzalez is leading the offensive effort with a record-setting year. Her 14 goals have set a new program single-season benchmark.

Eleven of those have come in the last six matches, including a pair of hat tricks.

“This last game, she scored a goal with the bottom of her foot,” Giuliano said. “Every time she touches the ball, we feel like it’s going in the goal.”

In practice, Giuliano assigns a player to grab Gonzalez’ shirt and follow her everywhere so she’ll be prepared when teams mark her.

“The optimism, though, is Ana started slow,” Giuliano said. “Our winning streak started before Ana got hot, so we have other weapons.”

Part of that was adjusting to a new position and a new coach.

“With every team, you have to get used to each other,” Gonzalez said. “It took maybe two or three games to know your partners and know what they need in each moment. (Midfielders) Lauren (Moss) and Nicole (Rodriguez), they know what I need and I know what they need.

“We’re doing a great job as a team, not just on the field, but off the field. We

are so close this year and have a good relationship with each other. That helps.

And then, in the game, just be focused.”

Gonzalez moved from center forward to winger this season and has doubled her goal output.

“It’s good when your leading scorer is not a center striker because now they have to take their best defender and put her on the outside,” Giuliano said. “That could work to our advantage. But Ana still finds a way.”

She’s even earned dispensation to ignore one of Giuliano’s nutritional guidelines.

“On game day, there are some things I don’t want you to eat,” he said.

One of those is salads.

“We’re in Chicago playing two teams that made the tournament last season and at the pregame meal at Panera, I see Ana eating a salad,” Giuliano said with a grin.

Gonzalez told him it was to settle her stomach.

“So at pregame I said, ‘Guys, there’s a little pressure on Ana today. If Ana doesn’t play well we will make a no salad rule on game day,’” Giuliano said.

Gonzalez scored 52 seconds into the game, added another in the 14th minute and completed the hat trick early in the second half.

“After the game, she doesn’t tell a lot of jokes, but she said, ‘Salads for everyone!’” Giuliano laughed.

Gonzalez, who transferred to GGC as a sophomore and was the A.I.I.’s Newcomer of the Year in 2016, feels good about the way the Grizzlies are playing headed into the conference tournament.

“I believe we can win this,” she said.

Parkview tops Mill Creek in season-opening swim meet From Staff Reports

Mill Creek had three boys swimmers with two Parkview’s swimming wins each. Nick Kalenik and diving team opened won the 200 free (1:47.29) the season with a pair of and the 500 free (4:49.98), victories over Mill Creek Jake Magahey won the last weekend.

200 IM (1:59.39) and 100 The Panthers won the free (47.25) and Jackson girls division 179-133 Ward was first in the 100 and took first in the boys butterfly (55.09) and 100 standings by a margin of backstroke (56.95). Team188-126. mate Hunter Misuraca won Abigail McCulloh gave diving with 232.55 points. the Parkview girls a pair of Mia Walters won the victories in the 200-yard 200 free (1:57.91) and 100 individual medley (2 min- fly (1:00.44) for the Mill utes, 11.20 seconds) and Creek girls, who also got the 500 freestyle (5:05.40). event wins from Reecy Teammates Delaney Brown (diving, 195.20) Carlton (50 free, 24.78), and Abigail Tashlein (100 Sarah Livingston (100 free, back, 1:00.79).

54.87) and Zoe Walker (100 breaststroke, 1:08.82) Mountain View breaks also had first-place swims. records; Duluth wins The Parkview boys got Duluth won the team divictories from Wesley visions and Mountain View Carter (50 free, 22.67) and broke a pair of school Victor Jemison (100 breast, records in a tri-meet with 1:01.82).

Meadowcreek.

Duluth had 284 points in the girls meet to Mountain View’s 229 and Meadowcreek’s 107. The Wildcat boys had 285 points to Mountain View’s 222 and Meadowcreek’s 107.

Mountain View’s Corinne Kuiters won the 100 breast in a schoolrecord time of 1:14.06, and the Bears’ boys 200 free relay of Hayden Brown, Jacoby Ly, Xzavier Reiter and Troy Tarantino broke the 200 free relay school record at 1:35.10. Reiter also won the 200 IM (2:04.36) and the 100 fly (54.88), and Brown was first in the 100 free (52.63).

Mountain View also got girls wins from SarahGrace Thompson (50 free, 24.87 and 100 back, 59.48), Sarah Wigle (100 fly, 1:05.93) and Maya Murphy (100 free, 56.75).

Duluth’s event-winners

were Nicolas Finol (boys 200 free, 2:05.00), Ashley Neas (girls 200 free, 1:57.93 and 500 free, 5:17.71), Tyler Reason (girls 200 IM, 2:33.13), Matthew Lee (boys 50 free, 23.88), Metody Chervenkov (boys diving, 170.45), Jenna Kirschner (girls diving, 200.95), Ryan MacKinnon (boys 500 free, 5:16.67 and 100 back, 59.49) and Bret Hazen (boys 100 breast, 1:06.90).

loh’s 117.

First-place finishers for the Archer boys were Ethan Cortel-Fraser (200 free, 1:54.65 and 100 back, 57.15) and Aatiq Bradley (100 breast, 1:12.09).

Archer’s girls winners were Jayla Gillis (200 free, 2:22.43) and Megan Dollar (500 free, 7:12.86).

Grayson’s event-winners were Daniel Myrick (boys 50 free, 25.93), Anna Calaicone (girls 50 free, 26.41 and 100 back, 1:07.77), Carson Spiegal (girls divArcher tops ing, 229.90), Dylan Tobin Grayson, Shiloh (boys 100 free, 58.14), Archer had a successful Rachel Peden (100 free, opening meet with boys 59.87) and Teo Vlad (boys and girls victories over 500 free, 6:01.55).

Grayson and Shiloh.

Shiloh got victories from The Tigers had 219 Ethan McKinsey (boys 200 points in the girls diviIM, 2:12.78 and 100 fly, sion to Grayson’s 185 and 56.55), Clarke Swain (girls Shiloh’s 148. They had 222 200 IM, 2:36.97), Evan points in the boys meet to Swain (girls 100 fly, 1:10.07 Grayson’s 164 and Shiand 100 breast, 1:20.82) and

Benjamin Koschella (boys diving, 166.85).

Wesleyan sweeps opening meet Wesleyan swept both divisions of its seasonopening meet with Lovett and Riverwood.

The Wolves had 264 points in the boys meet to Riverwood’s 206 and Lovett’s 173. Wesleyan scored 229 girls points to Lovett’s 203 and Riverwood’s 179.

Wesleyan’s boys event winners were Ethan Moon (200 free, 1:53.30 and 500 free, 5:23.58), Isaiah Erb (200 IM, 2:14.50 and 100 breast, 1:06.69), Jacob Price (diving, 180.65) and Grant Beaty (100 fly, 56.74).

The Wesleyan girls got two wins from Hannah Wasmuth (200 IM, 2:17.19 and 100 back, 1:04.59).

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Name: Evan Anderson School: Collins Hill Position: Running back Class: Senior Highlights: Rushed 16 times for 219 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to returning a kickoff 99 yards for another score, as the Eagles clinched a playoff berth with a win over rival Peachtree Ridge Coach Lenny Gregory’s take: “Evan Anderson has been instrumental to our success on offense this season. He rushed for 219 yards and two TDs Friday and set a school record with a 99-yard kickoff return for a TD. Evan is an outstanding young man who is a quiet leader that leads by example. He shows up every day with a great attitude and is a very hardworking kid who always puts the team first. Evan is one of the best running backs I have ever coached. He has a bright future and I am excited to see him play at the next level.”

Name: Erick Turner School: Lanier Position: Linebacker Class: Senior Highlights: Had 15 tackles, two for losses, and one sack as the Longhorns clinched a No. 3 seed for the state playoffs with a win over Gainesville Coach Korey Mobbs’ take: “Erick Turner is everything that is right about high school football. Not only is he in the top 10 of his senior class with a 4.0 GPA, as a team captain, he serves as a leader among his peers.

Erick has played great for us all season and it is nice to see him receive recognition for his performance on the field, which is a direct byproduct of his hard work and determination off the field and in the classroom.”

OFFENSIVE HONOR ROLL Archer Carter Peevy, 19 of 27 passing for 265 yards, 4 TDs Semaje Banks, 10 touches for 98 yards Braylen Weems, 3 catches for 91 yards, 2 TDs Trey Messer, 6 rushes for 62 yards, 2 TDs Brookwood Nick Prince, 5 catches for 103 yards, TD Angelo DiSpigna, 9 of 12 passing for 156 yards, 2 TDs Chris Carter, 5 rushes for 108 yards, TD Eli Kohl, 6 rushes for 75 yards, TD Collins Hill Jared Mapp, 90 percent blocking grade, 8 pancake blocks Najji Germana, 10 rushes for 65 yards Dacula Jalen Perry, 5 catches for 225 yards, 3 TDs, 5 rushes for 55 yards Shayne Buckingham, 7 of 11 passing for 308 yards, 4 TDs, 10 rushes for 63 yards, 2 TDs Caleb Keith, 6 rushes for 61 yards Tyler Jones, 92 percent blocking grade Riley Adcock, 90 percent blocking grade GAC Kyler McMichael, 5 rushes for 139 yards, 2 TDs Tyler Bride, 1 rushing TD, 1 interception for TD on defense Montae Bailey, 1 rushing TD Josh Rose, 1 rushing TD Scott Thomas, high blocking grade Ford Roberts, high blocking grade Grayson D.J. Irons, 12 of 19 passing for 168 yards, 2 TDs Kenyon Jackson, 4 catches for 64 yards, TD Stephon Jones, 83 percent blocking grade, 2 pancakes Hebron Chandler Lewis, 25 rushes for 131 yards, 2 TDs Brennan Myers, 86 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks, 1 extra effort block Micah Hardin, 90 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks, 6 tackles on defense Ja’Leak Perry, 146 total yards, 1 rushing TD, 1 extra effort run to extend the game, 3 tackles, 1 1/2 for losses on defense Lanier Mekal Fuller, 4 catches for 30 yards Larry Harper, 17 rushes for 83 yards, 2 TDs Jacoby Sharpe, winning blocking grade Nate Stiltner, winning blocking grade Zach Calzada, 9 of 15 passing for 151 yards, 2 TDs Zach Charles, 80-yard TD catch Norcross Louis Williams, 11 of 19 passing for 101 yards, 3 TDs Isaiah McKoy, 2 catches for 40 yards, TD Dohnte Meyers, 3 rushes for 20 yards, 3 catches for 20 yards, TD Kameryn Jackson, 6 rushes for 44 yards, TD North Gwinnett Will Reichert, 2 kickoffs for touchbacks, 42-yard punt, 1 tackle on kickoff Will Hunter, 90 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks Warren Ericson, high blocking grade Zach Walters, high blocking grade Wright Deas, high blocking grade Will Hamilton, high blocking grade Justin Bullock, high blocking grade Omezu Onyiri, high blocking grade Parkview Christian Malloy, 9 rushes for 265 yards, 4 TDs Fred Payton, 12 of 19 passing for 215 yards, 2 TDs, 8 rushes for 71 yards, TD Miles Marshall, 6 catches for 101 yards, TD Braelin Marshall, 85 percent blocking grade P.J. Weltch, 85 percent blocking grade Gene Foster, 95 percent blocking grade

Moorer commits to Oregon

DEFENSIVE HONOR ROLL Archer Christian James-Lattore, 3 tackles 1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery Colin Stein, 1 tackle, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup Will Choloh, 3 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery Jaden Knott, 4 tackles, 1 for loss Colby Wooden, 4 tackles, 2 for losses, 2 sacks Brookwood Chris Cotter, 13 tackles, 1 pass breakup Justin Scola, 13 tackles, 1 for loss D.J. Horne, 9 tackles, 4 for losses, 1 sack, 1 caused fumble, 3 QB pressures Isa Washington, 8 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 QB pressure Jamison Collier, 8 tackles Kendall Williamson, 7 tackles, 1 interception Collins Hill Brendan Koerner, 45-yard punting average, set up a safety to end the first half with a 60-yard net punt Jared Bartlett, 11 tackles, 1 pass breakup T.C. Harrison, 5 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery Kenneth Lowery, 9 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack Khibri Habtmariam, 6 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack, 1 caused fumble, 3 QB hurries Dacula Shaah Cooper, 14 tackles, 2 sacks Victor Micah, 10 tackles, 3 sacks Cam Hoffman, 10 tackles Landen Berlin, 9 tackles Sterling Singletary, 5 tackles, 3 for losses GAC Christopher Hinton, 6 tackles Robby Fowler, 7 tackles Alan Galloway, 6 tackles Jonathan Moore, 1 blocked punt Sam Collins, 1 punt block recovery for TD Grayson Owen Pappoe, 5 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 QB pressure Kevin Harris, 4 tackles, 2 for losses, 3 sacks, 1 QB pressure Kumi Sarpong, 4 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 QB pressure Hebron Michael Moyers, 17 tackles, 5 1/2 for losses, 1 caused fumble Alex Pawson, 6 tackles, 2 1/2 for losses, 1 sack Lanier Phillip Webb, 6 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry Damian Nytko, 14 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 sack Malik Johnson, 10 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack Norcross Christian Wright, 14 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 QB hurry Terrion Dangerfield, 12 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 pass breakup Jaren Wicker, 10 tackles, 1 for loss Lamech Wilder, 7 tackles, 4 for losses, 1 pass breakup Dareus Barnhill, 7 tackles, 2 for losses Jaelin Madison, 6 tackles Malik Mays, 4 tackles, 2 pass breakups, 1 interception Jaquez McWilliams, 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 1 interception North Gwinnett Jayden McDonald, 4 tackles (3 solos), 1 for loss, 1 caused fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 defensive TD Payne Walker, 7 tackles (5 solos), 2 for losses, 1 interception Darius Newsome, 4 tackles (3 solos), 1 sack, 1 QB hurry Parkview Tommy Rogers, 6 tackles, 1 interception for TD Ben Markiewicz, 12 tackles, 1 for loss Demetrius West, 6 tackles, 1 for loss Jack Lapenta, 4 tackles, 1 for loss Honor roll players are nominated by their coaches. To be included, coaches are asked to email their nominations to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com by noon Monday.

REGION FOOTBALL STANDINGS Region 8-AAAAAAA Region Overall This week 5-0 10-0 Meadowcreek 4-1 9-1 Norcross 3-2 7-3 at Parkview 2-3 3-7 at Brookwood 1-4 1-9 Season complete 0-5 1-9 Season complete Region 7-AAAAAAA School Region Overall This week Brookwood 6-0 8-2 South Gwinnett Parkview 5-1 7-3 Newton Norcross 4-2 5-5 at Grayson Meadowcreek 3-3 7-3 at Archer Central Gwinnett 2-4 5-5 Season complete Lakeside 1-5 2-8 Season complete Berkmar 0-6 0-10 Season complete Region 6-AAAAAAA School Region Overall This week North Gwinnett 6-0 9-1 North Forsyth Mill Creek 4-2 7-3 West Forsyth Collins Hill 4-2 6-4 at Milton Mountain View 4-2 8-2 at South Forsyth Peachtree Ridge 2-4 2-8 Season complete Duluth 1-5 3-7 Season complete Discovery 0-6 1-9 Season complete Region 8-AAAAAA School Region Overall This week Dacula 5-0 6-4 Pope Winder-Barrow 3-2 8-2 Chattahoochee Lanier 3-2 6-4 at Centennial Gainesville 3-2 4-6 at Alpharetta Habersham 1-4 2-8 Season complete Apalachee 0-5 1-9 Season complete Region 8-AAAAA School Region Overall This week Buford 6-0 8-1 Paulding County Flowery Branch 5-1 8-2 Kell Clarke Central 4-2 7-3 at Carrollton Cedar Shoals 3-3 6-4 at Rome Loganville 2-4 2-8 Season complete Walnut Grove 1-5 2-8 Season complete Johnson 0-6 0-10 Season complete Region 7-AAA School Region Overall This week GAC 6-0 9-1 Jackson County Dawson County 5-1 7-3 Hart County North Hall 4-2 4-6 at Monroe Area East Hall 3-3 6-4 at Morgan County Union County 2-4 6-4 Season complete Lumpkin County 1-5 1-9 Season complete Fannin County 0-6 2-8 Season complete Region 8-A School Region Overall This week Athens Academy 9-0 10-0 First-round bye Prince Avenue 8-1 9-1 First-round bye Commerce 7-2 8-2 First-round bye George Walton 6-3 7-3 Fellowship Christian Hebron 5-4 6-4 at Savannah Christian Towns County 4-5 5-5 at Pelham Athens Christian 3-6 4-6 Season complete Riverside Military 1-8 2-8 Season complete Lakeview 1-8 2-8 Season complete Providence 1-8 1-9 Season complete Region 5-A School Region Overall This week ELCA 6-0 10-0 First-round bye Wesleyan 5-1 8-2 First-round bye Our Lady of Mercy 4-2 6-4 at Mount Vernon Strong Rock 3-3 5-5 at Calvary Day Mount Vernon 2-4 6-4 Our Lady of Mercy Holy Innocents’ 1-5 3-7 Season complete Landmark 0-6 0-10 Season complete This week’s state games of interest Newnan at Tift County Roswell at Hillgrove Colquitt County at Pebblebrook North Cobb at Walton Etowah at McEachern Campbell at Lowndes North Paulding at Woodstock Dalton at Douglas County Effingham County at Coffee Drew at Evans Sequoyah at Mays Lovejoy at Grovetown Richmond Hill at Lee County Alexander at Harrison Heritage at Stephenson Valdosta at Glynn Academy Banneker at SW DeKalb New Hampstead at Bainbridge Dutchtown at Starr’s Mill North Springs at Arabia Mountain School Archer Grayson Newton South Gwinnett Shiloh Rockdale

IN BRIEF

the American Association of Adapted Four Gwinnett runners Sports Programs’ Georgia High School make Atlanta Track Association State Wheelchair Handball Club’s All-Metro Team Tournament last weekend.

Four Gwinnett County athletes were The Heat lost 11-4 in the Varsity Division named to the Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metfinal to the West Georgia Wolverines. The Gwinnett team represents Gwinnett County ro Cross Country Team released Tuesday.

Dacula’s Skylar English and Peachtree Public Schools’ adapted sports program.

Ridge’s Mary Kathryn Knott were selected to the girls team, while Peachtree Ridge’s North Gwinnett air rifle Chase Condra and Archer’s James Cragin team victorious again made the boys team. A total of 21 boys and North Gwinnett upset Clallam County 21 girls runners were picked for the recog4-H (Wash.) 1,393-1,392 over the weeknition. Online voting at atlantatrackclub.org end in a National Air Rifle League match. will determine which runners make first, mountain biking state title It was the highest score of the season for second and third team, as well as which Brookwood to celebrate 8 North Gwinnett freshman Lily Gowens the Bulldogs, who lead their division with runners take home runner of the year. won her second straight Georgia Interscho- a 4-1 record. college-bound athletes Ethan Woyce had North’s top score at lastic Cycling League Mountain Biking Brookwood will honor eight collegeCy Young winner Halladay, 352, while Matt Herrington, Shreya SasState Championship race in the individual bound senior athletes with a signing try and Jared Martinez also contributed to 40, killed in plane crash ceremony Wednesday at the high school. JV Girls Division on Sunday.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Gowens, who won the Freshman Divi- the win.

The group includes five baseball players Halladay was killed Tuesday when his sion title last year, was a member of Team who are headed to the next level — Will plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, Prima Tappa, which placed third behind Buford’s Jones, Viti to Banfield (Vanderbilt), Angelo DiSpigna according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Blankets Creek of Cherokee County and (Mercer), Derrius York (Erskine), Ty be honored at basketball Office in Florida.

He was 40.

Oconee County Composite.

King Richards (Southern Wesleyan) and The plane was registered to Halladay’s signing ceremony Nicholas Allen, a Harbour Oak MonJalen Young (Paine). Swimmers Keegan father.

Roy Halladay was the only person Buford will host a celebration Thursday Walsh (Georgia) and Leila Taylor (Fresno tessori School student who races for the on board.

The two-seat plane crashed just for two seniors, Alex Jones and David Pacific), as well as cheerleader Cheyanne Grayson Area Composite team, was third north of the Tampa Bay area, sheriff Chris Viti, who will sign with college basketball in the Varsity Boys Division. His Grayson Rowdon (West Virginia Wesleyan), also Nocco said during a news conference.

It programs this week.

The event will be at Area teammate Elias Dietrich, a freshare part of the celebration. was found upside down in shallow water.

3 p.m. in the team meeting room at the man at Alcovy, was third in the Freshman Halladay went 203-105 with a 3.38 Wolves’ fieldhouse.

Boys Division.

Spartans to honor 11 ERA during a 16-year career. He pitched Jones, a 5-foot-9 point guard, will play More than 500 cyclists from Georgia for The Toronto Blue Jays from 1998senior college signees for Lipscomb.

He averaged 11.6 points, a competed in the race in Jackson.

Greater Atlanta Christian will honor 11 Gwinnett-best 6.6 assists and 2.7 steals as 2009 and spent his last four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies before retiring. seniors who will sign with college athletic a junior. Viti, a 6-5 wing, averaged 13.4 Gwinnett Heat second at Halladay threw a perfect game in 2010 programs Wednesday at the high school. points and 4.8 rebounds last season. against the Marlins.

Four of the 10 college-bound athletes state handball tourney The two seniors helped Buford to the — From staff, wire reports are girls basketball players — Robyn The Gwinnett Heat placed second in state championship last season.

Benton (Auburn), Caria Reynolds (HofPeachtree Ridge sophomore Donnovan stra), Taylor Sutton (Middle Tennessee) Moorer announced his commitment to the and Mary Martha Turner (Wofford).

They will be joined in the ceremony by Oregon football program Sunday night. softball players Amanda Briskin (Samford) The 5-foot-8, 152-pound wide receiver and Maddie Machiando (Stetson), baseball chose the Ducks over a list of 14 early offers that included South Carolina, Miami player Carson Taylor (Virginia Tech), wrestler Jonathan Stuckey (Queens College), (Fla.), Louisville, UCLA and TCU. golfer Bruce Davis Smith (Jacksonville), Moorer played at Hebron Christian track and field athlete Jada Jones (Harvard) as a freshman, making 41 catches for and diver Tony Stewart (Louisville).

417 yards on offense and 27 tackles on defense. He enrolled at IMG Academy in Florida after the 2016 season, then trans- North Gwinnett freshman ferred to Peachtree Ridge.

Gowens wins second

Logan Ashton School: Buford Class: Junior Projected weight class: 113 Noteworthy: • Class AAAAA state champion 106 pounds as a sophomore last season • 2017 National High School Coaches Association AllAmerican; placed third at NHSCA nationals in Virginia Beach, Va. • Posted a 50-4 record, was Class AAAA state runnerup and Gwinnett County champion as a freshman in 2015-16 • Placed fourth at the prestigious Kansas City Stampede tournament last season • Named first-team All-County by the Daily Post the last two seasons • Named preseason Super Six by the Daily Post for the second straight season • Won both Freestyle and Greco-Roman Junior 106-pound titles at the Georgia USA Wrestling Championships in 2016 • Won 106-pound high school division title at the East Coast Nationals/ America Crown tournament in 2016 Favorite athlete: Todd Gurley Nickname: Loges Best wrestlers in Gwinnett County that are not me: Charlie Darracott and Nick

Area 6-AAAAAAA Collins Hill Eagles • Head Coach: Danny Sinnott • 2016-17 Dual Record: 18-8 • Other results: Area 6-AAAAAAA duals and traditional meet runner-up; Class AAAAAAA state duals qualifier; fourth at Class AAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: Joey Felix, Soph.

Powell Gilbert, Soph.

Lucas Desilva, Soph.

Tiyahna Askew, Soph.

Jeremih Pierre, Jr. Cody Hutchinson, Jr. Tomari Fox, Jr. • Outlook: The Eagles will be quite young this season with only two seniors among the main contributors. However, that doesn’t mean they will be devoid of experience, with three returning state placers in Felix, Desilva and Fox. And with continued effort like what Sinnott and his staff has seen thus far, this could be a productive year as this young team continues to develop.

Discovery Titans • Head Coach: Jonathan Clifton • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A • Other Results: N/A • Returning starters: Aaron Willis, Jr. Khiree Seabrook, Sr. Lenin Rodriguez, Sr. Sean Donaldson, Soph.

• Outlook: The Titans took big steps forward last season, winning the program’s first tournament championship in the school’s brief history. They will look to experienced hands like state qualifier Seabrook and an influx of younger talent to continue progressing.

Duluth Wildcats • Head Coach: Rob Tomlinson • 2016-17 Dual Record: 9-10 • Other Results: N/A • Key wrestlers: 113 Ian McGhee, Jr. 120 Aki Choates, Soph.

132 Logan Chanthavong, Jr. 160 Christian Copeland, Jr. 170 Jonathan Curry, Sr. 182 Jay Carnagey, Sr. • Outlook: The Wildcats made steady progress a year ago and hope to continue that trend this winter. With a good number of returning regulars, the hope and expectations are to increase the team’s contingent among state qualifiers this year.

Mill Creek Hawks • Head Coach: Nathan White • 2016-17 Dual Record: 13-8 • Other results: Fifth at Area 7-AAAAAA traditional meet; 18th at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 113/120 Tate Thomas, Jr. 132/138 Zach Fix, Jr. 152 Cody Reynolds, Sr. 160/170 Harrison Hoffman, Sr. • Outlook: While the Hawks will lean on a handful of experienced returnees early on in the season, there is an abundance of young talent that should give them plenty of depth. And as those younger wresters develop and the whole team gets used to first-year coach Nathan White, the Hawks could be a team that surprises by the end the of the season.

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SUPER SIX WRESTLING Stonecheck Coach Tom Beuglas’ take: “What impresses me most about Logan is his consistency. He is not emotional now. You always know what you are going to get — good manners, no discipline issues, good grades, good attitude. The more I am around him, the more I like him. He is great around younger kids and helps everyone in our wrestling program. He has a great family and has really been a pleasure to coach. I frequently ask him his opinion on decisions involving the team, he always gives me great insight and helps me in decision making.”

Noah Bullock School: Dacula Grade: Senior Projected weight class: 120 Noteworthy: • Class AAAAAA state champion at 113 pounds as a junior last season • Posted a 42-1 record last season • Two-time area champion • Gwinnett County champion at 120 pounds last season • Named first-team AllCounty by the Daily Post last season Favorite athlete: Conor McGregor Nickname: Big Swole Best wrestler in the county that’s not me: Logan

David Key School: Brookwood Grade: Junior Projected weight class: 170 Noteworthy: • Class AAAAAAA state Charlie champion at 160 pounds as Darracott a sophomore last season School: • Named first-team All-CounBuford ty by the Daily Post in 2017 Grade: • Runner-up at 160 pounds Sophomore at the 2017 Cadet Freestyle Projected National Championships in weight Fargo, N.D., this past summer class: 145 • Ranked No. 71 nationNoteworthy: ally in the Class of 2019 by • Class AAAAA state chamFloWrestling pion at 138 pounds last year • No. 20 at 182 pounds in • Named first-team Allthis year’s Flo rankings County by the Daily Post as • Named to Cadet Duals Alla freshman last season Tournament team in 2017 • NHSCA All-American after • Class AAAAAA state placing third at nationals in runner-up at 152 pounds as Virginia Beach last spring a freshman in 2015-16 Favorite athlete: Logan • Gwinnett County chamAshton pion, Area 8-AAAAAA chamNickname: C-Dott pion and AAAAAA sectional Best wrestlers in the champion at 152 pounds in county that’s not me: Nick 2015-16 Stonecheck • Named second-team AllTwitter handle: @cdcott County by the Daily Post in Coach Tom Beuglas’ take: 2015-16 “It has been a pleasure to • 2016 Freestyle and Grecocoach Charlie. He is a very Roman champion at in hard worker, and has a great Cadet 160-pound division at attitude. He is a team leader, the Georgia USA Wrestling and is a pleasure to be Championships around every day. He loves • 2016 Freestyle and Grecothe sport and has very high Roman champion in the goals for himself. He is very Cadet 160-pound division mature beyond his years. I at the Southeast Regional am thrilled that I have him for Championships three more seasons.”

• Super Six selection by the Ashton Coach Wes Cooper’s take: “We look forward to having Noah back to lead the way for our Dacula wrestling program. Noah is a leader on the mat and in the classroom, which has led to his tremendous success during his high school career.”

Daily Post for the second straight year Favorite athlete: Shaquille O’Neal Best wrestler in the county that’s not me: Gabriel Lee Coach Chris Cicora’s take: “David is a great kid who is coachable and driven. He is passionate about wrestling and has clear vision of what he wants to accomplish.

He is not afraid to seek out challenges or put in the extra hours of training to improve his craft. David is methodical in his approach to each match. His unique style and non stop motor keeps his opponents off balance. If there is time on the clock this kid is a threat from every position.”

brother, Logan Twitter handle: N/A Coach Keith Jannett’s take: “Gavin exemplifies the saying, ‘Hard work pays off.’

He works his tail off, does the right things and always gives his best effort. He is a ‘lead by example’ kind of guy.”

Nick Stonecheck School: Buford Grade: Sophomore Projected weight class: 132 Noteworthy: • Class AAAAAA state champion at 126 pounds as a freshman last season Gavin • First-team All-County selecSmith tion by Daily Post in 2016-17 School: • NHSCA All-American after Archer placing fourth at nationals in Grade: Virginia Beach last spring Senior Favorite athlete: Antonio Projected Brown weight Best wrestler in the county class: 138 that’s not me: Charlie DarCollege choice: Undecided racott Noteworthy: Nickname: Nicky • Class AAAAAAA state Coach Tom Beuglas’ champion at 132 pounds as take: “Nick’s greatest asset a junior last season is his mental toughness.

• First-team All-County selec- Nick is very competitive in tion by the Daily post at 132 everything he does. It could pounds last season be flag football, and he is • Selected second team Allgoing to try to beat the tar County by the Daily Post as out of you. He works hard a sophomore in 2015-16 at his technique, and it has • Three-time area champion improved, but when he steps Favorite athlete: Kyle Snyder on the line his opponents Nickname: Gavin had better be ready for a Best wrestler in Gwinnett fight, because he does not County that’s not me: My back down from anyone.”

TEAM-BY-TEAM SEASON PREVIEW Mountain View Bears • Head Coach: Jim Gassman • 2016-17 Dual Record: 22-3 • Other results: Area 7-AAAAAAA duals and traditional champions; fourth at Class AAAAAA state duals; third at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 120 Logan Burroughs, Sr. 138 Drew Risley, Jr. 152 Chase Standridge, Jr. 170 Garrett Spikes, Soph.

182 Luke Hennebaul, Jr. 195 Marquel Broughton, Sr. 195 Axel Ecklund, Jr. 220 Harrison Spikes, Jr. 285 Ismael Hdabe, Soph.

• Outlook: With much of last year’s main line-up back, including six state placers, the Bears already have a good deal of depth and talent. Through in the addition of sophomore Rick Shores, a state placer at Effingham County last year, plus the return of junior Camden Droualut and senior Nick Marbut, both county placers as part-time starters last year, and expectations are fairly high.

North Gwinnett Bulldogs • Head Coach: Kyle McKee • 2016-17 Dual Record: 12-5 • Other Results: Third at the Area 6-AAAAAAA duals; Third at the Area 6-AAAAAAA traditional meet; 11th at the Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 120 George Holmes, Soph.

126 Collier Thigpen, Jr. 138 Rex McDaniel, Soph.

138 Dustin Chovanic, Sr. 152 Lucas Haller, Jr. 152 Seth Bradford, Sr. 160 Ross McDaniel, Sr. 160 Lane Blackburn, Sr. 285 Payne Walker, Sr. • Outlook: Two state placers are gone from last year’s team, but the Bulldogs do bring back a solid core to build around, including seven seniors. Given the experience factor, with several returning starters moving up a weight class this year, a berth in the state duals and several state qualifiers seems a realistic goal.

Peachtree Ridge Lions • Head Coach: Jared Harris • 2015-16 Dual Record: N/A • Other results: Tied for 12th at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: TBA Area 7-AAAAAAA Berkmar Patriots • Head Coach: Jake Sagel • 2016-17 Dual Record: 17-18 • Other Results: Fourth at Area 7-AAAAAAA duals; 40th at Class AAAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 106 Arash Mohebi, Sr. 120 Christian Cruz, Jr. 132 Terrence Lewis, Soph.

160 Bader Arman, Jr. 182 Alexis Beltran, Sr. 195 Marterrion Haley, Sr. 220 Andy Cheng, Sr. • Outlook: The Patriots will have to depend on quite a bit of youth this season with as many as 21 freshmen filling out the wrestling room.

However, a solid experienced core does return, including state qualifier Mohebi and

three other sectional qualifiers, which should keep them competitive.

Brookwood Broncos • Head Coach: Chris Cicora • 2016-17 Dual Record: 18-11 • Other Results: Area 7-AAAAAAA duals and traditional champions; Top 6 at Class AAAAAAA state duals; seventh at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 113/120 Alex Martin, Sr. 120/126 Vaughn Williams, Jr. 126 Matthew Wilson, Jr. 132/138 Joel Winters, Sr. 132/138 Andrew Funston, Sr. 138/145 Chandler Mullis, Soph.

145/152 Chase Hornsby, Soph.

160/170 David Key, Jr. 170/182 Gabriel Lee, Jr. 182/195 Matthew Key, Sr. 195/220 Justin Oldknow, Jr. 220 Antonio Irizarry, Sr. 285 Brian Cardona-Soto, Soph.

• Outlook: After making a major move with a young squad last year, expectations are higher this season for the Broncos, especially with a nucleus that includes a Super Six selection and defending state champ in David Key and defending state runners-up in Matthew Key and Gabriel Lee. In all 10 state qualifiers, four state placers and two All-Americans are back, which means the sky could be the limit for the Broncos if they stay healthy and can pace themselves.

Central Gwinnett Black Knights • Head Coach: Kermit Robinson • 2016-17 Dual Record: 3-3 * Other Results: 23rd at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Key wrestlers: 120 Odlanier Rodriguez-Diaz, Jr. 126 Javontae Poteat, Sr. 285 Brandon Joseph, Sr. • Outlook: The Black Knights will look to a large group of newcomers to remain competitive in the area, so the big focus will be on the basics and fundamentals this season. But Robinson is optimistic that will effort and patience, the youngsters can steadily improve as the season progresses.

Meadowcreek Mustangs • Head Coach: Jose Helena • 2016-17 Dual Record: 18-10 • Other results: Area 7-AAAAAAA duals and traditional runner-up; Class AAAAAAA state duals qualifier; Tied for 35th at Class AAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 120/126 Joelliuis Rodriguez, Jr. 126/132 Jawon Young, Jr. 160/170 Victor Salcedo, Jr. 182/195 Qu’Vella Calhoun, Sr. 220 Daniel Guitierrez, Soph.

• Outlook: While a solid core of five starters return, the Mustangs will have to rely on some new blood if they want to duplicate last year’s success. However, coach Jose Helena is confident his team can be more than just respectable this season. And with a strong emphasis on building up the middle school feeder programs, the program appears to be a solid ground for the future.

Norcross Blue Devils • Head Coach: Nga Warren • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A • Other results: Tied for 35th at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: TBA Parkview Panthers • Head Coach: Matthew Elakatt • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A • Other Results: 22nd at Class AAAAAA state traditional tournament • Returning Starters: 113 Connie Tran, Soph.

120 Jason Truong, Sr. 145 Joey Thomas, Soph.

152 Gary Gamble, Jr. 170 Jake Nalepa, Sr. 195 Zack Hamilton, Jr. • Outlook: With only two seniors among six returning staters, the Panthers will be quite young this season.

However, Elekatt is confident those youngsters, along with a few upperclassmen, can put themselves in position to compete for a qualifying spot to sections, and perhaps the state meet.

Area 8-AAAAAA Archer Tigers • Head Coach: Keith Jannett • 2016-17 Dual Record: 19-2 • Other Results: Runner up at Class AAAAAAA state duals and traditional meet, Area 8-AAAAAAA duals and traditional champions; Archer Duals champions, Collins Hill Duals champions, Southern Slam tournament champions • Returning Starters: Gavin Smith, Sr. Logan Smith, Sr. Peter Myndresku, Sr. Chase DeGrenier, Sr. Chandler Swenson, Jr. Gio Gachelin, Jr. Brandon Mitchell, Sr. Colin Stein, Sr. Elijan Morin, Sr. Will Choloh, Sr. • Outlook: The Tigers had their streak of state titles, plus a long dual meet winning streak, snapped last year, and last year’s Wrestler of the Year Quinn Miller is gone to the University of Virginia. However, they should once again be a major factor both on the area and state levels. A large senior class returns, including defending state champion and Super Six middleweight Gavin Smith, plus state placers Logan Smith and Peter Myndresku, to make up the nucleus of what should be a formidable lineup.

Grayson Rams • Head Coach: Mike Stephen • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A * Other Results: 31st at the Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 106 Hunter Smith, Sr. 132 Austin Muir, Sr. 220 Lafayette Gurvin, Soph.

• Outlook: There will be plenty of new faces in the Rams’ wrestling room this season, so the main focus will be on development of what figures to be a large and strong crop of freshmen and sophomores.

Shiloh Generals • Head Coach: Keith Cobb • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A

• Other Results: N/A • Returning Starters: TBA South Gwinnett Comets • Head Coach: Teri Choates • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A • Other Results: 24th at Class AAAAAAA state traditional meet • Key Wrestlers: 126/132 Trevon Guthrie 132/138 Sivanny Curry 170/182 Bruce Ferguson 285 Jason York • Outlook: With only four returning starters from last season, the biggest task for first-year coach Choates is to help build back the depth in the Comets’ program. So far, so good, with the number of individuals in the wrestling room having doubled from the start of last season. But with so much of that talent young and inexperienced, there could be a few growing pains this year.

Area 8-AAAAA Dacula Falcons • Head Coach: Wes Cooper • 2016-17 Dual Record: 16-10 * Other Results: Third at both Area 8-AAAAAA duals and traditional meet • Returning Starters: 113/120 Ethan Clark, Jr. 113/120 Noah Bullock, Sr. 126 Andrew Lele, Jr. 145/152 Daniel Oertley, Soph.

160 Anderson Bailey, Sr. 170/182 Karamoko Djane, Sr. 182/195 Isaiah Reagan, Sr. 182/195 Phillip Lawson, Sr. 220 Carson Dothart, Jr. 285 Chance Martin, Soph.

• Outlook: With as many as 10 individuals back who got starting experience last year — five of which were state qualifiers, led by defending state champ and Super Six selection Bullock — it’s understandable why the Falcons are excited about their prospects for 2017-18.

Lanier Longhorns • Head Coach: Nick Brenner • 2016-17 Dual Record: 22-18 • Other Results: Area 8-AAAAA duals and traditional champions; 42nd at Class AAAAAA state traditional meet; Class AAAAAA state duals qualifier • Returning Starters: 120/126 Josh Speight, Sr. 126/132 Makenzie Rannals, Sr. 132/138 Zander Clark, Soph.

132/138 Jadin Lawrence, Jr. 138/145 Jacob Morden, Sr. 138/145 Trevor Morelock, Sr. 145/152 Anthony Gomez, Sr. 195/220 Malik Johnson, Sr. Outlook: After claiming the program’s first area duals and traditional titles, the Longhorns hope for an even bigger encore this season. They’ll have to do so with out eight starters from last year, but a small core of returning starters will be bolstered by the return of a healthy Speight and Rannals, who both missed significant time to injury last year. A good deal of versatility should also give Lanier a boost.

Area 8-AAAAA Buford Wolves • Head Coach: Tom Beuglas • 2016-17 Dual Record: N/A • Other results: Class AAAAA state duals and traditional

champions; Area 8-AAAAA duals and traditional champions • Returning Starters: 113 Logan Ashton, Jr. 126 Kyle McCullough, Sr. 132 Nick Stonecheck, Soph.

138 Blaine Bergey, Soph.

145 Charlie Darracott, Soph.

160 Alcein Mendoza, Sr. 170 Cooper Roberts, Sr. 182 Tristian Bozoian, Sr. 220 John Downing, Sr. 285 Quentin Skinner, Jr. • Outlook: It’s hard to imagine being in a better position to try to defend last year’s sweep of the state duals and traditional titles than the Wolves come into the 2017-18 campaign in.

With 10 starters back — all state qualifiers, including state champs Ashton, Stonecheck and Darracott, plus five other state placers — the weapons are there if the Wolves can remain healthy and hungry. The presence of newcomers Nick Cambria, Trey Smith and Billy Barber should also boost the team’s already strong depth.

Region 4-AAA GAC Spartans • Head Coach: Jeff Harsh • 2016-17 Dual Record: 3-7 • Other Results: N/A • Returning Starters: 120 Sam Marchiando, Soph.

126 Garrison Ferrell, Sr. 132 Joseph Ferrell, Sr. 145 Jon Stuckey, Sr. 152 Sam Collins, Jr. 160 Michael Malone, Jr. 220 Elijah Pryor, Jr. 285 Josh Bell, Soph.

• Outlook: After taking a few lumps last season, the Spartans return eight starters in what should be a much more experienced team this season.

However, that group will also be pushed by an eager young crop of newcomers, led by five freshmen, whom Harsh believes is already showing a great deal of enthusiasm and good work ethic.

Area 4-A Wesleyan Wolves • Head Coach: Dennis Stromie • 2016-17 Dual Record: 33-4 • Other Results: Runner-up at area duals and traditional meet; Class A state duals runner-up; Third at Class A state traditional meet • Returning Starters: 113 Logan Beall, Sr. 126 Nathaniel Jackson, Jr. 132 Miller Thomason, Jr. 138 Harrison Dearth, Jr. 145 Matthew Stainback, Jr.; Cory Berry, Sr. 152 Matthew Brown, Sr.; Tyler Sommer, Sr. 160 Donald Conley Jr.; Willem Conley, Sr.; Aiden Csuka, Jr. 170 Ben Connor, Sr. 182 George Bielan, Sr. 195 Ellis Schmidt, Sr. • Outlook: Though three state placers from a year ago are gone to graduation, including state champ William Delk, the Wolves do return a strong, experienced roster that includes three other state placers. Leading the charge is defending state champ Harrison Dearth, who moves up two weight classes to 138. And with the addition of newcomers like freshman Sam Schmitt at 132, the Wolves figure to once again have depth, especially in a traditional meet setting.

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SUPER SIX WRESTLING

~ SEE PAGE 11A FOR THE COMPLETE LIST AND A TEAM-BY-TEAM SEASON PREVIEW ~

LOGAN’S RUN

Buford junior Logan Ashton won a state title last season for the Wolves. (Photos: David McGregor)

After two straight years of adversity, Buford’s Ashton hopes for season free of stumbling blocks While Logan Ashton has enjoyed plenty of success throughout his high school wrestling career, including an individual state runnerup finish as a freshman and a state championship last year, he is hoping this season will be different in one significant way.

“I’m hoping I’m not going to have to overcome anything,” the Buford junior said. “Hopefully it’s a good year.”

Indeed, Ashton has had some obstacles on his way to the top over the past two years, not the least of which was a shoulder injury that could have derailed his whole 2016-17 postseason.

Through it all, he has maintained his composure and shown emotional toughness beyond his years, a trait Wolves coach Tom Beuglas definitely values.

“What impresses me most about Logan is his consistency,” Beuglas said.

“He is not emotional now.

You always know what you are going to get — good manners, no discipline issues, good grades, good attitude. The more I am around him, the more I like him.”

With all that said, one of the things that won’t impress people about Ashton when they first lay eyes on him is his size — or rather, his lack of it.

Even at the GSHA’s lightest weight class, he was undersized when he first started wrestling as a freshman two years ago, which he admits was the very first obstacle he had

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to overcome.

“It was hard at first,” Ashton said. “I started the year around 98 (pounds), and I ended the year around 104. I ended up being around 109 (after) the year. So that was tough to deal with, but it ended up being OK.” True, Ashton would often give up significant weight to his opponent early in his freshman season, which often gave him something to prove.

Even Beuglas, then the coach at Archer, thought Ashton was a little bit too small when he got his first glimpse of him, though he soon passed the eyeball test of his future coach in a big way by finishing as Class AAAA state runnerup that season.

“I had heard the name Logan Ashton for years

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from youth tournaments, national youth tournaments and training centers,” Beuglas said. “I knew he was good, but when I was at Archer, I never really paid attention to kids from other schools.

“The first time I watched him was in the state finals his freshman year. He was much smaller than the kid he wrestled, but I knew he was good. He had a few calls not go his way in the match and kind of lost his composure a little bit, but I thought he would be a great kid to coach.”

Beuglas got his chance to coach Ashton soon enough after taking the Buford job in the spring of 2016. He got more than an eyeful, with the thensophomore dropping only two matches in an impressive season that included

a fourth-place finish at the prestigious Kansas City Stampede tournament in December.

As much skill and determination as he showed, the most impressive part of his season came after disaster struck just days before the Class AAAAA sectional tournament last February.

“It happened the Tuesday before sectionals,” Ashton said about the sudden pain in his shoulder. “It wasn’t good. It happened at practice and I went to the team doctor the next day. We didn’t get the MRI until after state because we didn’t want to mess with it.”

As it turned out, Ashton wrestled not only the sectional meet, but the Class AAAAA state meet in Macon, with a torn labrum in his shoulder, which made

the state title he secured at 106 pounds with a 3-0 win over Julian Farber of Veterans in the finals even more impressive.

That wasn’t all.

Ashton decided to forgo surgery on his shoulder until after competing in the National High School Coaches Association championships in Virginia Beach, where he finished third in his weight class despite wearing a bulky brace to protect his shoulder.

“I took a lot of Motrin and tried to rest it,” Ashton said. “I tried to get the matches that were easier — if I didn’t have a great opponent, I was trying to get it over with quickly. … I wasn’t trying to beat kids by 10 or 15 points.

I was just trying to end it quickly … so I didn’t hurt it worse.”

After surgery in April and plenty of rehab, he is close to being 100 percent again.

But the toughness he displayed in excelling on the mat despite the pain he endured earned Ashton the admiration of his teammates, as well as Beuglas and his staff.

“He saw Dr. Maurice Jove, and he said it is already torn,” Beuglas recalled. “He said, ‘(he would) do surgery after the season, you cannot tear it worse, so if you can endure the pain, go ahead and give it your best shot.’ We did not have him do anything at practice the last two weeks of the season except ride the stationary bike. At sectionals he could not use that arm and even shook

hands with his other arm.

It was hard to watch. With two weeks of therapy he had more use of that arm at state and wrestled great.

He had learned what he was capable of and was very determined.

“He is a tough kid, much tougher than people would expect since he is so quiet.

Dr. Jove came and watched the state finals. He was amazed how well Logan did with such a bad tear. It is a credit to him and his mental toughness.”

With that pain behind him and nearly back to full strength, Ashton can focus on the upcoming high school season. He hopes it will end with a repeat trip to the top of the podium, this time at a more robust weight class — likely 113 pounds after alternating between 113 and 120 throughout the season.

More importantly, he is looking forward to helping his team back to the top of the podium by defending last year’s Class AAAAA state title.

“I want to win (state) again,” Ashton said. “I want to win as a team.

That’s probably more important to me than winning an individual — winning as a team again.

“Just work hard, try to do my best. Try to make adjustments during the year. I only lost two matches last year, and they were at (the) Kansas City (Stampede). I had to make some adjustments after that. So I’ll just take it week by week, see what I can do better and hopefully be on top at the end of the year.”

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Mill Creek’s J.T. Hornick (34) makes a run past Loganville’s Corey Gatlin (3) during Saturday’s game at Mill Creek High School. (Photo: Nicole Seitz)

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Buford’s Jack Stanton (16) looks for a receiver during Saturday’s 11-year-old GFL game against Grayson. (Photos: Nicole Seitz)

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While some teams are after their first Gwinnett Football League titles this Saturday, others want to add to their past accolades. And then there are the Brookwood American League South eighthgraders, who can close a remarkable run in their final season before aging out of the county’s youth feeder league.

The Broncos face Buford National League

North in the 6 p.m. nightcap of four championship games at Bethesda Park, their home field. A win would be a special GFL sendoff for players who move up to the high school level next year.

Brookwood, coached by Kenny Baughcum, has stuck together for years and has won six of the past seven GFL titles in its age group (it was runner-up the year it didn’t win). The Broncos also have won 46 straight games, the most recent a 30-0 win over Peachtree

Ridge NL South in the semifinals. They opened the playoffs with a 50-0 win over Archer AL North.

Buford reached the eighth-grade final with an 18-0 win over Parkview AL South in the semifinals and a 24-0 victory over Dacula NL North in the previous round.

The Division I eighthgrade final will cap a day that begins with the Division II eighth-grade championship game at 1:30 p.m. That game features Buford AL North vs. Mill

Creek NL North. Buford has two teams in the oldest age group finals under the longtime head coach of both teams, Ken Burge.

The 3 p.m. game at Bethesda Park is the 11-year-old final between Loganville AL South and Grayson AL South. It is followed by Shiloh AL South vs. Grayson AL South in the 12-year-old title game at 4:30 p.m.

Rhodes Jordan Park will host Saturday’s other championship games in the younger age groups, begin-

and Buford NL North in the 6-year-old group.

At 9:30 a.m., the 7-yearold final features Parkview The Gwinnett Football League’s players of the AL North vs. Buford NL week (athletes were North. The 11 a.m. game selected by his or her pits Peachtree Ridge NL coach): South against Grayson AL FOOTBALL South in the 8-year-old Buford division, then the 12:30 6-year-old: Zane Dyer p.m. 9-year-old final has Loganville Parkview AL North vs.

11-year-old: Cory Gatlin Collins Hill NL South. The Parkview games at Rhodes Jordan 9-year-old: Gregory Hart end with the 10-year-old title bout between Grayson ning with an 8 a.m. meeting AL North and Mill Creek between Grayson AL North NL South.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Grayson’s Daniel Rainge (31) tries to get past Buford’s defense during Saturday’s GFL game at Mill Creek High School.

Buford’s Cannon Goldin (9) reaches for the catch during Saturday’s 11-year-old GFL game against Grayson.

Mill Creek’s Elan Baugham (14) finds a hole during Saturday’s 11-year-old GFL game

Mill Creek’s 11-year-old cheer squad pose for a picture at Saturday’s game against Loganville.

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Experience and Education: ) Associate's degree or equivalent education ) One year of B2B sales experience ) Strong communication and organizational skills ) Self-starter with strong work ethic ) Basic computer and Microsoft office software skills ) Ability to travel regionally if necessary

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Compensation Compensation: ) Base salary + generous commission ) Benefits including medical & 401k ) Car and phone allowance

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Josalyn.gibson@scompapers.com

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