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GOVERNOR RACE

Candidates disputing outcome

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

‘Ignite that passion’

Heidi Campbell from Parkview High School was named the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year on Thursday. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)

Parkview’s Campbell named Teacher of the Year

BY TREVOR MCNABOE

GWINNETT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

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Parkview High School teacher Heidi Campbell grew up around teachers. Her father was an English teacher, all her parents’ friends were teachers, and she followed suit.

On Thursday night during the annual Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year banquet, Gwinnett County Public Schools CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks announced Campbell as the recipient of the school system’s highest teaching honor.

Campbell is a journalism teacher and 12th-grade British literature teacher. She has taught 18 years in the school district

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• High school and overall winner: Heidi Campbell, Parkview • Middle school winner: Lindsey Saa, Couch • Elementary winner: Kelly Specht, Riverside • High school finalist: Meredith White, Peachtree Ridge • Middle school finalist: Chandra Brandel, Coleman • Elementary finalist: Juah Nyemade Baker-Marsh, Lovin

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137 local school Teachers of the Year including Elementary School Teacher of Year Kelly Specht of Riverside Elemenwith stops at Brookwood High into A for alliteration, R for tary School and Middle School beginning in 2000 and moving rhyme scheme, M for metaphor, Teacher of the Year Lindsey Saa to Parkview in 2015.

P for personification, I for imof Couch Middle School.

“We have a passion for books agery, T for tone or theme and S In addition to being the or else we wouldn’t teach this for symbolism.

GCPS overall Teacher of the subject,” Campbell said. “The “That’s one of the biggest Year, Campbell was also named key to me is to ignite that paschallenges and so I put tothe High School Teacher of the sion in kids.” gether a bunch of letters to help Year.

The newest district teacher of them,” Campbell said. “I’m not Campbell, Specht and Saa the year brings a unique teachafraid of if they think it’s weird were three of the six finalists ing style to her classroom with because it shows them strategies for the district’s overall Teacher acronyms such as “ARMPITS” how to break down poetry.” of the Year recognition this to help her students in poetry.

During the evening, the See TEACHER, Page 2A The acronym is broken down school district recognized all

In the days following Georgia’s general election, the answer as to whether the state has a new governor depends on which candidate you ask.

The race has been somewhat akin to a roller coaster ride in the days following the general election with a flurry of statements and press conferences coming from the leading candidates disputing whether the contest has been decided.

Republican candidate Stacey Abrams Brian Kemp declared himself the winner Wednesday night and stepped down as secretary of state Thursday morning.

“This election’s integrity is beyond doubt,” Kemp said during a press conference Thursday Brian morning.

“I know it’s a Kemp very polarizing climate that we’ve been in. It was a tough election but we won and now I’ve got to move on.”

Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams’ campaign contested that assertion and mounted a legal challenge in Dougherty County over absentee ballots.

“Votes are still being counted … and the votes of all the voters of Georgia deserve to be counted before the nowformer secretary of state announces his victory,” Abrams Campaign Manager Lauren Groh-Wargo said at a mid-day press conference Thursday.

The outstanding votes that have not been counted yet is the crux of the debate between the campaigns as to whether Kemp won.

As of Thursday night, Kemp had received 50.33 percent of the votes cast in the election while Abrams had received 48.72 percent, but provisional and overseas ballots were still being counted.

Gwinnett County officials announced Thursday that the county’s elections office would stay open an extra three hours today, until 8 p.m., to give voters who cast provisional ballots more time to bring in identification confirming their eligibility

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Lilburn’s first woman mayor remembered for community service

BY CURT YEOMANS

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Diana Preston and Johnny Crist were, at one time, political opponents when he ran against the thenincumbent mayor during her re-election bid in 2011, but he had nothing but praise for her during a special recognition earlier this year.

Crist, who succeeded

Preston as mayor, stood in front of the City Council and residents in February and highlighted her giving nature and her commitment to the city. The praise came as Crist issued a proclamation declaring that every Dec. 12 would, from now on, be known as “Diana Preston Day” in Lilburn “Mrs. Preston epitomizes the meaning of selflessness and public service,” Crist

said during the presentation.

City officials and friends of the former mayor and Diana retired eduPreston cator again recalled her fondly this week, but this time it was in remembrance. Preston, who was Lilburn’s first female

mayor, died Monday after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, which is located at 801 Tom Smith Road in Lilburn.

“Our heart is heavy with the loss of another Lilburn community leader’s passing,” said U.S. Attorney BJay Pak, who previously represented the Lilburn area

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administrator before she retired from that profession.

Her service to the community didn’t stop there, however. She also served on the Lilburn City Council for 22 years before she ran for mayor, and won the office, in 2007. She was defeated four years later by Crist.

Over the years, she was also president of the Gwinnett

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in the Georgia House of Representatives, on Facebook. “My friend, former Mayor Diana Preston, went to be with the Lord this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Please pray for her family.”

Preston was a Charleston, S.C. native who moved to Lilburn in 1970 and spent 30 years working in Gwinnett County Public Schools as a teacher, coordinator and

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Results in race remain close

“Optimal learning takes place when we make a year. The other three finalconnection with these kids,” ists were Meredith White Campbell said. of Peachtree Ridge High Campbell will now comSchool, Juah Nyemade pete for statewide Teacher of Baker-Marsh of Lovin the Year honors.

Elementary School and She received a $1,000 anChandra Brandel of Colenual award, a crystal peach, man Middle School. a $500 grocery store gift The TOTY selection pro- card, a gift basket, comcess began at the start of the memorative ring, laptop school year with thousands computer and use of a new of teachers from throughout car for one year for winning the district nominating and the districtwide recognition. selecting 137 teachers to Specht and Saa each rerepresent their local schools. ceived $750 annual awards, During her speech to the $250 grocery store gift cards audience, Campbell said an and gift baskets for being important thing about being named the elementary and an educator was making middle school teachers of connections with students. the year.

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counted … Together, we will fight With the nationally until every watched 7th Congressional last vote is District race at a statistical counted.” tie, Democratic candidate The Carolyn Carolyn Bourdeaux is results in Bourdeaux vowing to not give up as Gwinnet long as there are votes will not remaining to be counted. be certiWith 100 percent of the fied until precincts reporting, U.S. Tuesday, Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., according holds a razor-thin lead of to county three-tenths of a percentspokesage point over Bourdeaux man Joe Rob in unofficial results, Sorenson.

Woodall leaving the provisional That and overseas ballots to be means voters who cast counted. Woodall received provisional ballots have 50.16 percent of the votes until 8 p.m. today — govcast, compared to 49.84 ernment offices are closed percent for Bourdeaux.

Monday in observance of The difference between Veterans Day — to visit the two candidates is 890 Gwinnett’s elections office votes. to verify their eligibility “As of this afternoon, to cast the ballot and have our race is still too close their vote counted. to call,” Bourdeaux said Gwinnett officials anin an email to supporters. nounced late Thursday “Our fight isn’t over yet. that they were extending My entire team is workthe deadline for residents ing overtime to make sure to handle their provisional that every voter’s voice ballots from 5 to 8 p.m. is heard and their vote is today. The elections office

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Legal Director Sean J. Young said. “Absentee votto vote. ing should never turn into a On Wednesday, a county literacy test. Every citizen’s spokeswoman said there sacred, constitutional right were 2,400 provisional bal- to vote must be honored.” lots in the county.

Meanwhile, Kemp’s Provisional ballot voters campaign announced across the state must go Wednesday that there were to their county elections not enough votes remainoffice to prove their identity ing to be counted to force a before those offices close runoff between Kemp and today in order to have their Abrams, which has been the ballots counted.

Democrat’s goal.

There have been calls “Based on counts refor Gwinnett to also count leased by the Secretary of more absentee ballots, State’s office, Brian Kemp’s however. margin is so large that the The American Civil number of provisional balLiberties Union of Georgia lots and overseas ballots called on the county to will not change his Eleccount ballots that had been tion Day victory,” Kemp rejected solely because spokesman Cody Hall said. of missing date of birth “Simply put, it is mathematinformation. The group ically impossible for Stacey said nearly 1,200 absentee Abrams to win or force a ballots had been rejected runoff election. in Gwinnett because of “Peach State voters made that issue, which they said a clear decision at the balviolated federal law. lot box. Brian Kemp will The ACLU cited a 2015 now begin his transition as Attorney General’s Office governor-elect of Georgia. memorandum which said He will work every day to elections officials do not keep our state moving in the violate the law if they acright direction.” cept ballots that are missing But the Abrams cambirth date information. paign has said there are an “A free and fair election estimated 25,000 absentee requires that all votes be and provisional ballots that counted,” ACLU of Georgia must be counted.

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Bourdeaux outperformed Woodall in Gwinnett, leading him by a margin of 55.37 percent to 44.63 percent. The incumbent congressman made up the difference on the Forsyth side of the district, where he led Bourdeaux by a margin of 67.96 percent to 32.04 percent.

In a message on Facebook, Woodall thanked his supporters, saying he looked forward to “our continued partnership in the days, weeks, months and years ahead.” He attributed his lead to his supporters votes, time, money and intellect in the same post.

“As we said throughout the campaign, all the door knocking, rallies, and community events, every vote counts, and as we sit here today with an 890-vote lead, that has certainly proven to be true,” Woodall said. “We wouldn’t be here today without the tireless effort of all of you.”

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There are about 2,400 provisional ballots in Gwinnett County, according to county spokeswoman Shaunieka Taylor.

Since the county is split between three congressional districts, it was not immediately known how many of those provisional ballots were in the 7th District.

Since Woodall’s lead is less than 1 percent, Bourdeaux can ask for a recount of the results. She has to wait until the results are certified before she can ask for a recount, however, and campaign officials said they are focused on getting all votes counted right now.

“This race is as close as it’s ever been,” Bourdeaux spokesman Jake Best said in a statement Thursday.

“Everyone in the 7th District deserves to have their voice heard. We are committed to ensuring that every vote cast in this election is counted, and we will be working hard

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Democrats make big gains Whiteside’s besting of Szabo in Gwinnett’s race for solicitor general one of many seats that switched

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recount have been made of county elections officials yet.

If there somehow is a change The Democratic victories in and Taylor ends up winning the Gwinnett County that resulted in District 2 school board seat, Demothe defeat of two incumbent county crats will hold majority power on commissioners Tuesday will also the Gwinnett County Board of Brian Rosanna lead to a change in one of the Education.

Whiteside Szabo county’s two elected prosecutors.

Meanwhile, Democrats now Republican Solicitor General office workload is made up of the make up the majority of the GwinRosanna Szabo was defeated by misdemeanor cases in State Court nett County Legislative Delegation. her Democratic opponent, Brian and county ordinance violations in Democrats picked up two of the Whiteside, in the general election. Recorder’s Court. seven state Senate seats in the delWhiteside received 54.37 percent But while Szabo’s defeat means egation that, when combined with of the vote, compared to 45.63 a change in prosecutors, it’s also a the three existing Senate seats the percent for Szabo, who has been sign of a bigger shift in Gwinnett party already held in the delegaGwinnett’s solicitor general for 12 politics. tion, means Republicans now hold years.

In addition to Democrats pickonly two of Gwinnett’s seats in the “Congratulations to Brian ing up two county commission chamber.

Whiteside on his election to Solici- seats, the Solicitor General’s Office State Sen. Fran Millar, R-Atlantor General of Gwinnett County,” and at least one school board seat ta, was defeated by Sally Harrell Szabo said in an announcement on — Everton Blair won the District in the Senate District 40 race.

Facebook on Wednesday. “I am 4 race — the school board District Millar has been in the legislature grateful to the people of Gwin2 race between Republican Steve for nearly 20 years, first as a state nett for the twelve years they have Knudsen and Wandy Taylor is very representative and later as a senator entrusted me with the care of the close. since 2011. office.

Knudsen led Taylor by a margin Another Senate seat that flipped “I wish them all peace and of 50.14 percent to 49.86 perfrom Republican to Democratic prosperity going forward. Special cent in unofficial results. County hands was Senate District 48, thanks to all those who have given spokeswoman Shaunieka Taylor which has been held by Sen. David me their support through the years. said there were 2,400 provisional Shafer, but was open this year due Your trust and confidence means ballots cast in the general election. to his decision to run for lieutenso much to me.”

Taylor can request a recount ant governor. Attorney Zahra The solicitor general, along since Knudsen’s lead is less than Karinshak defeated attorney Matt with the district attorney, handles one percentage point. County Reeves, the Republican candidate, the prosecution of cases in the spokesman Joe Sorenson said in that race. county, although the solicitor’s Thursday that no requests for a With the victory, Karinshak be-

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A makeshift sign shows voters where to go to find the end of the long line of people waiting to cast votes at Annistown Elementary School on Tuesday. The precinct had long lines of people waiting inside the school Tuesday morning. (Staff photo: curt yeomans)

came the first Iranian-American to be elected to a state office in Georgia, according to Iranian-American group NIAC Action.

“Her accomplishment is a tremendous victory for IranianAmericans, the state of Georgia, and our entire country,” NIAC Action Executive Director Jamal Abdl said in a statement. “NIAC Action is proud to have backed her effort to flip a red district blue after being held by Republicans for 14 years.

“Zahra’s victory is an important first step toward Iranian-Americans getting a seat at the table and having their voices heard on a national

stage. Together, we will no longer stand idly by as our community and our values are demonized by right-wing politicians.”

Over in the House, Democrats picked up several seats from Gwinnett, including three that were open seats as well as the seats held by Reps. Scott Hilton, R-Peachtree Corners, and Clay Cox, R-Lilburn.

Democrats now hold 12 of the 18 House seats that are at least partially located in the county.

In all, Republicans now hold just eight of the 25 legislative seats in Gwinnett County. Before Tuesday, they held 14 seats.

ELECTION RESULTS Here is a look at who won the races that appeared on general election ballots Tuesday: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

7Th coNGrESSIoNAL dISTrIcT

Carolyn Bourdeaux

LIEUTENANT GovErNor

4Th coNGrESSIoNAL dISTrIcT

STATE SENATE dISTrIcT 9

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 81

Geoff Duncan

Hank Johnson

P.K. Martin

Scott Holcomb

ATTorNEy GENErAL

10Th coNGrESSIoNAL dISTrIcT

STATE SENATE dISTrIcT 40

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 95

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 104

Chris Carr

Jody Hice

Sally Harrell

Beth Moore

Chuck Efstration

commISSIoNEr of AGrIcULTUrE

SoLIcITor GENErAL

STATE SENATE dISTrIcT 45

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 97

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 105

Gary Black

Brian Whiteside

Renee Unterman

Bonnie Rich

Donna McLeod

STATE SENATE dISTrIcT 48

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 101

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 106

Zahra Karinshak

Sam Park

Brett Harrell

STATE SENATE dISTrIcT 55

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 102

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 107

Gloria Butler

Gregg Kennard

Shelly Hutchinson

Rob Woodall

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 103

Timothy Barr

boArd of EdUcATIoN dISTrIcT 2

Wandy Taylor

Steve Knudsen

RUNOFFS

SEcrETAry of STATE

pUbLIc SErvIcE commISSIoNEr dISTrIcT 5 John Barrow

STATE SchooL SUpErINTENdENT

Brad Raffensperger

RUNOFFS

pUbLIc SErvIcE commISSIoNEr dISTrIcT 3

Tricia Pridemore

commISSIoNEr of INSUrANcE

Chuck Eaton

Richard Woods

commISSIoNEr of LAbor

Lindy Miller Jim Beck

All results are unofficial until they have been certified by elections officials.

boArd of commISSIoNErS dISTrIcT 2

Ben Ku

Mark Butler

boArd of commISSIoNErS dISTrIcT 4

boArd of EdUcATIoN dISTrIcT 4

STATE hoUSE dISTrIcT 108

Marlene Fosque

Everton Blair

Jasmine Clark

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Yeast may require a different treatment Dear Dr. roaCH: I am a 66-year-old female in good health. In May 2017, my Pap smear showed that I had an infection of Candida glabrata and an itchy fungal infection in my rear-end area. My family doctor prescribed nystatin and triamcinolone cream to treat the fungal infection, which seemed to help, and a six-day Diflucan treatment for the Candida.

Once again, my recent Pap shows that I still have the Candida glabrata infection.

My doctor referred me to an infection specialist. I will schedule that soon.

There is a slight burning in my private parts.

I have a few questions that I hope you can help me with: How concerned should I be about this infection? Can it spread to my bloodstream? Will it affect any dental procedures, such as implants? What medication will treat it? I am very concerned.

— E.B. anSWer: Fungi are an entire kingdom of life. In medicine, we are mostly concerned about yeasts, such as Candida, and molds, such as Aspergillus. So I think you are talking just about one fungal infection, the yeast Candida glabrata, which is referred to more commonly as “a yeast infection.”

C. glabrata is related to Candida albicans, the more common cause of yeast infection, which can affect the mouth and throat, but also can cause symptoms in a woman’s vulva and vagina, as well as the anus and rectum of both men and women.

C. glabrata is more resistant to antifungal drugs, especially fluconazole (Diflucan), than C. albicans.

So, if you had persistent symptoms, you might be treated with higher doses of fluconazole, a related drug like voriconazole or posaconazole, or with a cream preparation of a drug with better activity against C. glabrata, such as miconazole. The infectious disease specialist certainly will have expertise in dealing with this.

It’s critical to remember, though, that just having Candida (of whatever species) on a Pap smear does not mean there is an infection needing to be treated.

Most women do have some yeast as part of the normal microbes that live in and around the perineum (the general term for “private parts”). It’s the symptoms that justify treatment.

In women without serious disease of the immune system (such as HIV, treatment with cancer chemotherapy, or some rare primary immune diseases), it is quite rare to develop invasive disease from Candida species, i.e., one that spreads to the bloodstream or would affect dental implants.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu or send mail to 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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Apples, cheese puffs come in cat-proof containers Dear amy: I’m not sure how to handle Thanksgiving and Christmas meals at my in-laws’ house.

Last year, right before the meal, I watched my mother-in-law’s cat eating on the dining room table.

It was hard not to vomit. I noticed the salad dressing had expired years ago.

In addition to all this, she leaves the dog and cat bowls on the same counter as the food being cooked.

While it probably is not an actual safety threat, this is incredibly unappetizing.

Over the years, I’ve found ways to get around eating most meals at the house. I sneak out for errands and run to a fast-food joint. I’ve also convinced them that I love cheese puffs that come in one of those huge containers. I can roll through a gallon of puffs in a few days if we are staying with them.

My wife has spoken to both her parents about this several times. Nothing has changed.

What should I do over the holidays? I don’t want to ruin these meals, but I also don’t think I can sit at the table and eat the food in front of me.

I’m also not sure I want my children eating food that is unsanitary. Your advice?

— Holiday Hungry Dear Hungry: First of all, much as anyone might love to wear one of those cheese puff contain-

ages them to graze on the counter.

Your wife has spoken with her folks several times about this, so assume that conditions at the house will not change. Be gentle, diplomatic and friendly: “We’re going to give you a break this year about cooking meals. We hope you’ll Amy Dickinson let us do the shopping and cooking.” ers over their face like a Dear amy: Alcofeed bag, if you are sneak- holism has plagued my ing food into the house, ex-husband’s family for there are healthier options. generations. My ex’s (An apple, for instance, maternal grandfather was comes in a cat-proof conan alcoholic. His aunt has tainer.) been in and out of rehab.

To your larger point, my The last time she was suggestions are as follows: released from rehab she to1) Invite the in-laws to stay taled her car driving drunk with you for the holidays. the next day!

(Yes, I know, they won’t My ex has been abusleave their pets at home ...) ing alcohol since he was a 2) You and your family teenager. find a nearby Airbnb with Since he is now my a kitchen. You can all hang ex-husband, this is not my at the in-laws’ house, but problem, except for this: this will take the meal-prep My oldest son, “Danny,” pressure off them. just turned 21. My ex3) You and your family husband gave him a large announce that you would bottle of wine for his like to bring much (or all) birthday, as well as tickets of the Thanksgiving feast to Las Vegas so they can to their house. You can go drinking together. His prepare most in advance grandmother sent “beer and perhaps cook only the pong” supplies for his 21st main dish at their house. birthday.

Ask your mother-in-law to I am horrified. It’s like prepare one of her favorite they are intentionally trydishes. ing to induct my son into Yes, the prospect of cats their long line of alcoholon the table is disgusting ics! I thought about calling (I have cats in my own them both and yelling household). at them, but I decided to Yes, having pet food write to you instead. What bowls on the counter is un- do you make of this? appetizing — and encour— Horrified

Ask Amy

Dear HorrifieD: You cannot rewrite this family’s DNA code. What you can — and must — do is talk to your son, very frankly, about the family history and tendency toward alcoholism. Your son is at a heightened risk for developing alcoholism.

According to a paper published by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (niaaa.nih.gov), genetics seem to determine about half of a person’s risk for developing Alcohol Use Disorder. Environmental factors supply the other half of the equation.

Your son has both strikes against him. Make sure he understands the risks.

Dear amy: “Working on it in the Midwest” wondered how to make amends for a drunken sexual assault he had committed in college.

This man should be made aware of the impact of this on the woman he assaulted. He should also seek to volunteer and support organizations that serve survivors.

— Assault Survivor Dear Survivor: Absolutely. Thank you.

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

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A steady pace, a considered plan and plenty of research will get you where you want to go.

Learn from people with more experience and be willing to implement new ideas and methods.

A positive attitude will bring about personal change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Look for the unique in whatever you do or whoever you meet. Delving into something unfamiliar will spark your imagination and encourage you to try something new.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — As long as you are straight up and honest about what you are doing, you will have nothing to worry about. Stick to the script and follow through with your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Let others do as they please.

Your concern should be on what you must do to excel. Check out job prospects, the latest technology and ways you can update your skills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — A change to your professional situation is possible. Negotiate on your own behalf to get the deal you want.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Proceed with caution.

Someone will test your patience and integrity.

Don’t sign up for something that could be a trap to make you look bad. Emotional manipulation is apparent.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Stick to your plans and make changes that will free up some cash and give you a chance to do things your way. Romance is on the rise.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — If you check out what others do, you’ll discover a new direction. Sign up for a course, update your skills or obtain a license or permit and move forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Put more time and effort into self-improvement. Whether it’s to help you get ahead or improve your skills or appearance, whatever you do will bring excellent results. Romance is favored.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — Try something different. If you let your imagination take charge, you will discover talents you didn’t know you had. An unusual opportunity or proposal will change your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Plan to have some fun. Embarking on family outings, socializing with friends or just sharing ideas and plans with a loved one will bring about positive lifestyle changes. Romance is encouraged.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — Be careful what information you share and with whom you share it. Revealing something that someone could use against you or against your loved ones will put you in an awkward position.

Proceed with caution.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23) — Problems at home will escalate if someone is too demanding. Socialize with people who appreciate you and what you have to offer. Personal changes should be carried out.

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world Croatian breaks leg vandalizing anti-fascist statue Vandalizing statues can land you with a fine and even jail time. When a man brought down the bust of a famed anti-fascist resistance leader in Split, Croatia, retribution came in the form of a broken leg.

The 65-year-old man will undergo surgery after Wednesday’s incident, when the falling statue of Rade Koncar broke his leg, AFP reports. Koncar fought against Croatia’s Nazi-backed Ustaše regime during World War II. The Croatian newspaper Telegram called it “karma,” while a centrist politician joked on Twitter that the famous resistance leader was still breaking “the legs of fascists 76 years after they shot him.”

Koncar was a Yugoslav war hero, who was captured by Italian forces in the early 1940s. He was executed by firing squad in 1942.

Tunisia accused of snooping on men suspected of being gay Tunisia’s government is facing allegations from Human Rights Watch that it has confiscated and searched cellphones of men it suspects of being homosexual, while also ordering them to undergo anal testing.

According to HRW, Tunisian prosecutors are using the information to prosecute men under the country’s harsh sodomy laws.

Consensual same-sex conduct in Tunisia can be punished by up to three years in prison, HRW said.

Tunisian authorities didn’t respond to CNN questions when contacted for comment on the report.

“The Tunisian authorities have no business meddling in people’s private sexual practices, brutalizing and humiliating them under the guise of enforcing discriminatory laws,” said Amna Guellali, Tunisia director at Human Rights Watch.

Dubai Police start training on flying motorbikes The flying motorbike is back in Dubai — and you could see the police riding one in the not-too-distant future.

A year after Californiabased startup Hoversurf showcased its hoverbike at tech expo GITEX in the white and green livery of the Dubai Police, the company has returned with a new model and evidence its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle might be, well, taking off.

Making good on a deal signed in 2017, Hoversurf has now gifted Dubai Police its first serial production unit of the S3 2019 Hoverbike and has begun training officers to fly it.

Brigadier Khalid Nasser Alrazooqi, general director of Dubai Police’s artificial intelligence department, described the eVTOL vehicle as a first responder unit used to access hard to reach areas. He said he aims to have hoverbikes in action by 2020.

— From wire reports

world&nation Calif. gunman who killed 12 ID’d Ian David Long, an ex-Marine, opened fire at bar

people Cumberbatch: ‘Grinch’ has message the world needs

The man behind “The Grinch” hopes the film will help grow the hearts of CNN moviegoers.

Benedict Cumberbatch, A U.S. Marines veteran who voices the Christmasopened fire at a southern hating Grinch in a new California bar late Wednesanimated take on the Dr. day, killing at least 12 before Seuss classic, told CNN the killing himself, and sending holiday story is as timely as panicked survivors scramever. bling through doors and “When (Grinch) realizes windows to escape, authorithat Christmas isn’t about ties said. materialism, it is about joy Investigators believe Ian and kindness and generosDavid Long, 28, used a People comfort each other near a southern California bar after 12 people were shot and ity, he says love and kindlegally purchased Glock 21 killed Thursday in Thousand Oaks. (Mark J Terrill/AP) ness are the things we need .45-caliber handgun with an most and the world needs a extended magazine to shoot retire within the next year, lot of love and kindness at what looked like a bandanna other security workers and patrons, staff and a sheriff’s the sheriff said, choking the moment,” Cumberbatch on the bottom on his face, employees and opened fire deputy at Borderline Bar told CNN. back tears. sunglasses, black hoodie, further inside the club, the & Grill in Thousand Oaks, The actor said he felt “Ron … gave his all, dark jeans.” sheriff said. and they’re trying to figure and tonight, he died a hero About 21 others were sent Six off-duty law enforce- pressure in voicing such an out why he did it, Ventura because he went in to save to hospitals with injuries and ment officers were in the bar iconic character.

County Sheriff Geoff Dean lives,” Dean said.

“I like a challenge,” released, the sheriff’s office when the shooting hapsaid Thursday morning.

Cumberbatch said. “It’s not The shooting broke out said. Many of the injured pened, Dean said. It wasn’t the first iconic character I’ve “We have no idea what during the Western-style were not shot but were hurt immediately clear what done, and hopefully it won’t the motive was at this point,” bar’s weekly line dancing trying to escape, Dean said. happened to them. be the last. What a great role Dean said. and college night open to Authorities have yet to A woman whose daughto be asked to play.

“It’s a horrific scene people 18 and older. People release the names of most ter was at the bar has said “Our Grinch is someone in there,” he said earlier. dropped to the floor and hid of those who were killed or one of those officers “stood who was taken back in from “There is blood everywhere, behind bar stools in stunned injured, and anxious friends in front of her daughter, the outside. He’s an outsider and the suspect is part of silence, witnesses said. Oth- and relatives gathered at a protecting her life with who’s isolated and angry that.” ers jumped over chairs and designated spot in the city to his own,” Ventura County Among those killed was broke windows to get out. await word on what hapsheriff’s Senior Deputy Julie and full of vengefulness and hate, understandbly given Ventura County sheriff’s Taylor Von Molt, 21, said pened to their loved ones.

Novak told CNN affiliate the circumstances — as we Sgt. Ron Helus, who rushed she was line dancing when The gunman apparently KCAL/KCBS. explain in this film — that in minutes after the first she “heard what I thought arrived at the bar Wednesday Witnesses described he was an orphan. Christgunshots were reported at was a balloon pop.” night in a car and shot an a man clothed in black mas is obviously a time of 11:20 p.m., Dean said.

“I heard it a couple more unarmed security guard who and wearing glasses as he Helus had been at the times, and I turned around was standing outside, Dean walked onto the dance floor loneliness and isolation for department for nearly three and I saw him (the gunsaid. Long then stepped filled with people and began him rather than the usual family joy and a spirit of decades and planned to man),” she said. “He had … inside and apparently shot shooting. belonging and community.”

By FaiTh Karimi, Jason hanna and Joe suTTon

nation AG recusal from Mueller probe appears unlikely New acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has given no indication he believes he needs to step aside from overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election meddling, one person familiar with his thinking told CNN on Thursday.

That belief is echoed by White House officials who also do not believe Whitaker needs to recuse himself, sources tell CNN. There has been much speculation about whether Whitaker will recuse himself given his past criticism of the investigation.

The Washington Post reported Thursday about Whitaker’s position, also noting that people close to him do not believe he would approve Mueller seeking a subpoena of President Donald Trump.

While Whitaker has made questionable comments that could create the appearance of a conflict of interest, there isn’t a legal conflict.

Even if ethics advisers at the Justice Department suggest he step aside, Whitaker is not obligated to follow the advice, sources said.

Captain indicted in fatal capsizing of duck boat The captain of a duck boat that capsized in July on a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the wreck.

Kenneth Scott McKee, 51, faces 17 counts related to “acts of misconduct, negligence or inattention to duty,” one for each victim, according to the indictment, which

Pictured far right, Matthew Whitaker, the man taking over the Justice Department following Jeff Sessions’ resignation as attorney general, has argued that special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation went too far. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

was announced Thursday by the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Tim Garrison.

The violations are colloquially known as “seaman’s manslaughter,” Garrison said.

A federal grand jury found that McKee failed to properly assess incoming weather before and while he put the vessel in the water, entered the vessel on the water as severe weather approached, failed to instruct passengers to put on personal flotation devices and operated the duck boat in violation of its conditions and limitations, among other acts, according to the indictment.

The federal criminal investigation into the deadly wreck on Table Rock Lake, near the tourist hub of Branson, Mo., began after the U.S. Coast Guard in July determined the deaths resulted from the captain’s actions. The investigation is ongoing, Garrison told reporters Thursday.

Appeals court: Trump admin can’t end DACA A federal appeals court Thursday upheld a ruling blocking the Trump administration from ending the Obama-era program that protects young undocumented immigrants who came to

the United States as children from being deported.

The ruling from a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a nationwide injunction allowing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to continue will remain in effect.

Challengers are likely to succeed in their argument that the planned phase-out is illegal, the court ruled.

The Trump administration has already asked the Supreme Court to review the injunction “We conclude that plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that the rescission of DACA — at least as justified on this record — is arbitrary, capricious, or otherwise not in accordance with law,” the court ruled.

Ex-New York AG will not be charged in abuse investigation Eric Schneiderman, the former New York Attorney General who stepped down after multiple women came forward with allegations of assault, will not face criminal charges, the prosecutor tasked with overseeing the case told CNN. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas told CNN on Thursday morning that her team interviewed members of

Schneiderman’s security detail, employees who worked with him at the New York Attorney General’s office and witnesses. Singas was appointed to be the special prosecutor overseeing the investigation.

“I personally interviewed each of the women who cooperated with our investigation along with their attorneys,” Singas told CNN in a statement. “I believe the women who shared their experiences with our investigation team, however legal impediments, including statutes of limitations, preclude criminal prosecution.”

Schneiderman resigned six months ago after four women spoke to The New Yorker, two of them on the record, saying that Schneiderman hit and choked them, and that they later sought medical attention because of what happened.

The women who spoke on the record, Tanya Selvaratnam and Michelle Manning Barish, alleged that they had been romantically involved with Schneiderman but that the violence they had experienced was non-consensual.

Md. teacher on mission to get students suited and professional Peter Modlin is a firstyear teacher at Hazelwood Elementary Middle School in Baltimore.

He told his class of young men to dress up because “we are going somewhere.”

That somewhere is college, a job, making Baltimore better, and it all starts with a suit and tie.

Modlin is with Project Pneuma, which mentors young men.

It is time for them to dress for success, and something magical happens when these young men put on a tie.

The program has been such a success that Modlin and Principal Amanda Rice are looking to suit the school’s male population.

‘Modern Family’ character reveals pregnancy

From bumper cars to a baby bump.

A mishap while on a date Calif. hospital at a carnival on Wednesday’s evacuates ahead episode of “Modern Family” brought Haley Dunphy of Camp Fire (Sarah Hyland) some news A hospital in Paradise, she wasn’t expecting: She’s Calif., evacuated its patients expecting. as the Camp Fire, which was Haley and boyfriend sparked early Thursday, got Dylan found out the big uncomfortably close. news during a trip to the emergency room after Haley The Camp Fire began got a tube of lipstick up her about 6:33 a.m. and within three hours had burned about nose.

The two spent the episode 5,000 acres, according to the contemplating their maturity, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. or lack thereof.

By the end, Haley had acThe Butte County Shercepted that they should enjoy iff’s Office issued evacuation orders and warnings for a carefree life as long as they can. When the nurse said “at numerous fire zones in the least until the baby comes.” area.

“That’s years away, trust Paradise is located about 85 miles north of Sacramen- me,” Haley said.

That’s when she got the to, just west of the Plumas news.

National Forest.

— From wire reports — From wire reports

69-year-old Dutchman starts legal bid to become 20 years younger

By Tara John CNN

Lying about your age on dating websites is usually considered a bit of a faux pas. Now, a 69-year-old Dutchman wants the courts to make him officially 20 years younger, likening the change to identifying as transgender.

Must read Emile Ratelband has launched a legal bid to change his age in order to improve his chances with women on dating applications like Tinder and help with job prospects, according to Dutch media reports.

“You can change your name.

You can change your gender. Why not your age? Nowhere are you so discriminated against as with your age,” Dutch paper De Telegraaf quoted Ratelband as saying.

On Monday, he asked a court in his hometown of Arnhem, in the east of the country, for his date of birth to be changed from March 11, 1949, to March 11, 1969.

He told the court that he “suffers” as a 69-year-old and has been feeling “20, 25 years younger” than his official age, according to Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad.

According to the newspaper, the court is skeptical about Ratelband’s case as there is no legal precedent in this area. It is due to make a ruling in four weeks.

Ratelband, whose website describes him as a personal development entrepreneur, told De Telegraaf he is a “young god” and said a change to his legal age would help him live life with gusto.

“If I put on Tinder that I am 69, I will not get a response. … (As) 49, with that face of mine, then I’m rammed,” he said.

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Trump now accountable WASHINGTON — In mob movies they call it “going to the mattresses”— getting ready for war.

One day after voters put an end to unaccountable, strongman-style, one-party rule in Washington, Trump moved to cover his flank. He shoved out Attorney General Jeff Sessions and installed a replacement, Matt Whitaker, who has publicly warned special counsel Robert Mueller to stay away from Trump family business dealings.

The sudden switch was clear proof of who was the big winner in Tuesday’s election — and who Eugene was the big loser.

Robinson Trump understands power. He knows now that the resistance has a lot of it.

Pay no attention to anyone who whines that “well, yes, the Democrats did manage to take the House, but they didn’t … ” and then goes on to bemoan Beto O’Rourke’s loss in Texas or one of the other near-misses. A bigger wave would have been nice, but control of the House was the Big Enchilada of this election, and Democrats grabbed it. Trump’s life is about to change in ways he will not like.

I saw what looked like panic in that bizarre post-election news conference Trump held Wednesday. Predictably, he was full of bluster. The results were “very close to complete victory,” he claimed. It must have been studied professionalism that kept the assembled reporters from bursting into laughter.

For the first time, Democrats have the power to hold Trump accountable. The next House speaker — almost surely the current minority leader, Nancy Pelosi — will name a new set of committee chairmen who can call hearings, compel testimony and subpoena documents.

Pelosi indicated Wednesday that oversight of the administration will be surgical rather than scattershot, but that it will indeed be performed. She and her leadership team have been plotting their first steps. This will be fun to watch.

Consider the House Intelligence Committee. The outgoing chairman, Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., did everything in his power to protect Trump from any serious investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible collusion by the Trump campaign. The incoming chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is a Harvard Law graduate and former federal prosecutor who knows how to systematically peel away layers of obfuscation and deception to reach the truth.

Think of the Government Oversight Committee under the leadership of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., who will conduct actual oversight of an administration that plays fast and loose with the rules. Think of the Financial Services Committee under Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., whom Trump describes as “low-I.Q.” in racist tweets — and who is set to plumb the Trump Organization’s cozy relationship with Deutsche Bank.

Perhaps prospects like these were what put Trump in such a bad mood on Wednesday. He came into the news conference obviously determined to pick a fight. Why else would Trump have called on CNN’s Jim Acosta, who has been the president’s most visible antagonist among the White House press corps?

“You are a rude, terrible person,” Trump told Acosta, amid some back-and-forth snarling.

“You shouldn’t be working for CNN.” When Yamiche Alcindor of PBS inquired whether Trump’s rhetoric might embolden racist white nationalists, Trump accused her of asking “such a racist question.”

It was all straight from the Trump playbook: Attack the media, encourage whites to feel aggrieved, display a cartoonish toughness, never give an inch. But it all seemed frantic and overdone, as if Trump were trying to convince himself that he could handle the difficulties to come.

Trump’s massive insecurities were on full display. He blamed Republicans who lost for rejecting “the embrace” — distancing themselves from Trump in their campaigns because of his unpopularity among their constituents. They had voted loyally for Trump’s agenda, mind you, but his idea of gratitude was cruel derision. Among those he singled out was Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah: “Mia Love gave me no love. And she lost. Too bad. Sorry about that, Mia.” Trump made reasonable-sounding noises about working with a Democratic House majority on issues such as infrastructure, health care, a middle-class tax cut and environmental policy.

But then he took it all back, saying that if Democrats actually try to perform their constitutional duties of oversight and accountability there will be no cooperation on a legislative agenda.

Just hours later, Sessions was gone. The battle was joined.

Tuesday was a turning point because now the majority of Americans, who reject Trump and Trumpism, have real power. The president acted Wednesday as if he knows the second two years of his administration will be nothing like the first two years. He is right.

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

The outrage machine’s brief memory WASHINGTON — When the president announced that he was sending the U.S. military to help secure our southern border, he received bipartisan praise from members of Congress. The Washington Post reported that the move was seen as “smart politics.”

The year was 2011, and the president was Barack Obama.

The National Guard troops Obama sent to the border as part of “Operation Phalanx” helped apprehend nearly 18,000 illegal immigrants and seized more than 56,000 pounds of illegal drugs.

He was not the only president to deploy troops to the southern border. In 2006, President George W. Bush launched “Operation Jump Start,” in which U.S. National Guard troops assisted in 176,000 immigrant apprehensions, as well as the seizure of almost $900 million in illegal drugs. Before that, in 1994, President Bill Clinton launched Operation Gatekeeper, deploying military personnel to help regain control of the San Diego-Tijuana border. Before that, in 1989, President George H.W. Bush established Joint Task Force — Six, deploying the U.S. military to the southwest border region.

But now, when President Trump announces that he is doing precisely what four of his Republican and Democratic predecessors did — send-

Marc Thiessen ing troops to help secure the southern border — the liberal outrage machines crank into action, as 108 House Democrats sent a letter to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis declaring “this effort is nothing short of a militarization of the southern border to score political points and stoke misleading fears among Americans regarding immigrants.”

Funny, they didn’t say that about Obama, Clinton or either Bush.

Trump’s critics say pointing out this history is simply “whataboutism.” Sorry, if there was not so much rank hypocrisy among those castigating Trump, there would be no need to say “what about?”

Similarly, when Trump’s critics declare he is an antiSemite because he criticizes liberal billionaire financier George Soros (who happens to be Jewish), it is perfectly legitimate to point out that they had no problem with Democrats’ attacks on GOP financier Sheldon Adelson (who also

happens to be Jewish). Bernie Sanders castigated “billionaires like Sheldon Adelson buying elections,” and Elizabeth Warren declared “Sheldon Adelson can’t buy us off.” Are they anti-Semites? How about when Obama and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid castigated conservative billionaire financiers the Koch brothers? Reid referred to them as “shadowy” and called their political contributions “un-American.” Can you imagine if Trump said that about Soros? Why is Soros immune to criticism because he is Jewish, but the Kochs are fair game because they are not?

And it is perfectly fair to point out that these critics were silent a few weeks ago when former president Clinton shared a stage with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who has declared “Hitler was a very great man,” and warned Jews “Don’t you forget, when it’s God who puts you in the ovens, it’s forever!” and most recently compared Jews to “termites.” Some even defended Clinton by saying he was simply attending Aretha Franklin’s funeral and could not control the guest list.

Would Trump’s critics have had the same reaction if Trump had attended a funeral where he shared the stage with David Duke? And where was the outrage when Obama took a smiling photograph with Farrakhan, reportedly joking that

“He is much better looking than I am”?

Democrats have no problem attending and supporting the Women’s March, whose leaders include Linda Sarsour, who declared American Muslims should not “humanize” Israelis, and Tamika Mallory, who has called Farrakhan “the GOAT” (Greatest of All Time).

Yet they have the temerity to accuse Trump of anti-Semitism.

The list of liberal hypocrisies goes on. Pointing these things out does not absolve Trump of anything. We can debate whether sending troops to the border is the right thing to do. And the fact that Democrats condone anti-Semites in their own ranks does not release Trump from his responsibility to condemn the bigots in the alt-right.

But if Trump’s critics want to be taken seriously, they might want to show some intellectual consistency and hold their own side to the same high moral standards they demand of the president.

Otherwise, Americans may get the impression that they are simply using accusations of racism and anti-Semitism as a weapon to silence their political opponents.

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

Remember Khashoggi, his killers, their enablers WASHINGTON — The midterm elections are finally over, more or less, and we got what we got — Donald Trump is still president.

Sorry, but someone had to say it.

Now back to the cold realities of everyday life in the White House of Weird, beginning and ending with: Who ordered the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and what consequences will there be?

You remember Khashoggi — the self-exiled Saudi reporter/U.S. resident and contributing columnist to The Washington Post who, upon entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul looking to secure a marriage document, vanished. His horrific fate allegedly involved being tortured, murdered, dismembered and removed piecemeal by a squad of hitmen who were waiting for him with a bone saw.

For a few days, at least, Khashoggi was the lead story for many media outlets, but then, trickle by trickle, his name has largely faded from the headlines, with the exception of the Post. Everyone was off to the races or to cover the next Trump campaign rally.

Day after day, Trump did what Trump does — said pre-

farious about any of the above unless you don’t like supporting the continuing Saudi bombing of Yemen or the flow of Saudi money to Islamic extremists. But Saudi Arabia is the center of the Muslim world, and this fact is not to be trivialized.

Kathleen Crown Prince MohamParker med bin Salman, or MBS, meanwhile-friend of Trump’s posterous things so the media son-in-law Jared Kushner, had would break out in hives and been generally viewed as the move away from unpleasantgreat, new progressive hope of ness, such as whether the U.S. the desert kingdom. He wanted would hold the Saudis account- to put women in the driver’s able for Khashoggi’s murder. seat, literally, and move away The House and Senate have from the strict enforcement of discussed curtailing the arms some Islamic dictates, such as sales about which Trump has stoning for certain offenses. boasted, but otherwise, the staWhile stoning may be on tus quo is relaxed and tanned. the decline, murdering critical Obviously, such global journalists and others who intrigues involving murder, cross the royal family seems to money, oil, arms and conspira- be an acceptable practice. cy are complex, and this one is So what has happened in multipronged enough to ignite response to the killing of Jamal wars and destabilize global Khashoggi? Really, not much. markets. The Trump adminisSaudi Arabia has detained tration early on apparently de- 18 people implicated in cided to make nice with Saudi Khashoggi’s murder and sent Arabia and, as the president a team of investigators to help keeps saying, the consequences Turkey figure out what hapof bad blood between our two pened — although, accordcountries would be costly, both ing to a Turkish official, two monetarily and perhaps geopo- members of the delegation (a litically (to Iran’s benefit). chemist and a toxicologist) There’s surely nothing newere there only to clean up

evidence.

Turkey, meanwhile, has all but accused the crown prince of issuing the order for Khashoggi’s murder, while knowledgeable people in the field say it is nearly impossible anyone else could or would.

Thus, we’re left to speculate about a whodunit of the bloodiest sort. Depending on what the Saudis conclude, the U.S. may (or may not) impose sanctions on “the individuals … engaged in that murder,” according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

That’ll show ’em.

Meanwhile, Trump has imposed sanctions on other countries buying oil from Iran, with the apparent expectation that Saudi Arabia will fill the void with its oil and prevent markets from misfiring. Arms will continue to be bought and sold on some basis, and Yemenis will continue to die.

Life, in other words, will go along as before. But Americans should never forget Khashoggi, nor our president’s apparent willingness to look the other way.

Kathleen Parker received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2010. Her email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

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Standing before a packed room in the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, Tracey Mason smiled at the men, women and children in front of her, who had turned out on a rainy Thursday night to celebrate the judge-elect’s swearing-in.

“Let me tell you, this isn’t just about me,” Mason said. “I didn’t get here by myself, and every one of you contributed in ways I can’t even begin to thank you for.”

Rattling off the names of her supporters, colleagues, friends and family members, the ninth-generation Gwinnettian proudly showed off her new robe, which will be put to use beginning Jan. 1 as Mason takes over retiring Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Tom Davis’ seat.

One of three new judges in the county — Gwinnett elected two new Superior Court judges and a new State Court judge this year — Mason continues a family tradition of service to the county and the state, which was begun years ago by her great grandfather, James Palmer Mason, who served as a Gwinnett County sheriff from 1938-42, and continued by her father, Jimmy Mason and uncle, Wayne Mason, as well as many others in the family.

“Tracey came into law, I have no doubt, because she knew it was the best vehicle for her to help people,” Thomas Andersen, founding partner of Andersen, Tate and Carr, P.C., and a friend of Mason’s, said Thursday. “Everybody in the Mason family has a real thirst for public service, and Tracey obvi-

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Gwinnett County Superior Court Chief Judge Melodie Snell Conner, left, swears in Tracey Mason, right, one of the Superior Court’s newest judges, at a ceremony Thursday at the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse. (Staff Photo: Isabel Hughes)

(judge) should seriously consider that alternative option,” Mason Visit gwinnettdailypost.com said. “If you have that opportunity for a photo gallery. to create a better life for that person and a better society, you should ously has that thirst, too.” take it, because those courts can Mason, who was the only candi- help these people.” date for Davis’ seat with prior juGerald Davidson, an attorney dicial experience — she previously with Mahaffey Pickens Tucker served as a Municipal Court judge LLP, and a close family friend of in Duluth — told the Daily Post Mason’s, said Thursday he has no in April that she will be “fair and doubt that as judge, Mason will equitable” on the bench because create that better life for the people she is committed to the county and who appear before her. its residents.

“Tracey’s election to this posiAs part of her commitment, she tion is a continuation of her dad’s stressed the importance of account- legacy and commitment to Gwinability courts, which she said “get nett County, but it’s also a legacy at the root of some of the problems of devotion to Gwinnett by other instead of just the event (that ocmembers of the Mason family,” curred), which might be a symptom Davidson said. “I’ve had the of the problem.” pleasure of working with Tracey “I have this concept that when on (legal) matters over the years an issue that’s ripe for that kind of and have been by her side on some court appears before a judge, the personal matters, too.”

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Albert Newell “Albie” near the ocean they both loved. Contributions may Blackburn Albert (Albie) Newell Blackburn of Snellville, GA passed away in the loving arms of his family Friday, November 2, 2018 at 84 years old. He was born in Stroudsburg, PA to the late Newell Fiske Blackburn and Dorothy Pettengill Blackburn (Pease). He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra (Kaye) Rauschenberger Blackburn in 2009.

He was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School in 1952, Alexandria, VA and continued his education at V.P.I (Virginia Tech) where he graduated in 1957 as proud member of the military Corp of Cadets where he played the trumpet in their Highty Tighties Band. After graduating, he returned to his training as a chef with his Grandfather and worked in food service management in the Atlanta are for most of his years. He enjoyed many hobbies with a passion for genealogy, music and his alma mater Virginia Tech. He was an avid shell collector, stamp and coin collector with a special love of the ocean and history. He especially loved teaching history through his hobbies to his grandchildren. He was a gentle, kind man loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by daughters Paula (Corey) Olney, Suwanee, GA and Caroline (William) Philpot, Bethlehem, GA; Grandchildren Courtney (Brock) Anderson, Jennifer Olney, Alex and Brandon Philpot; Sister, Sandra Lynne (Dave) Specht, Surprise, AZ; nieces Leslie Quinn and Melanie Specht and his loving caregiver Anita (Jack) Winters.

He requested that in lieu of a Funeral, his ashes be spread, along with those of his loving wife Kaye in hope of spending eternity together in heaven on a

be made to the Corps of Cadets Highty-Tighties Annual Giving Fund via website http://givingto. vt.edu in memory of Albert Blackburn.

Buford, GA

Patricia Gail Frederick (Tudor) Patricia Gail Tudor Frederick, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was preceded in death in by her parents, Floyd and Audrey Tudor of Gadsden, AL. Mrs. Frederick is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, James W. “Fred” Frederick, Sr; two sons, James Frederick, Jr (Marie) of Demorest, GA and Michael Frederick (Missy) of Framingham, MA; grandchildren, Jake Frederick, Greenville, SC, Amy Frederick, Carl, GA, Brook Parrish (Nick), Alto, GA, Dylan Nicholson, Demorest, GA, and Mariah Nicholson, Demorest, GA; two brothers, Roger Tudor (Shelia), Gadsden, AL and Steve Tudor (Chris) Brentwood, TN; sister-in-law, Azilee Frederick, Seymour, TN, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Pat was born in Guntersville, Alabama on January 29, 1942 and was raised in Gadsden, AL. She graduated from Gadsden High School, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis in music from Jacksonville State College, and a Master’s Degree from Georgia State College.

Mrs. Frederick was hired to teach in Lilburn, GA, where she met the love of her life, “Fred”. She was an elementary teacher for Gwinnett County Schools for thirty years. She taught at Lilburn Elementary, Dyer Elementary, and Sugar Hill Elementary schools. Upon retirement from teaching she decided to try something different. For eleven years, she shared a job with her friend Linda at Buford Florist. Pat loved music. She was a singer, a pianist, and an organist.

She played the piano or organ at College Heights Baptist Church in Gadsden, AL, Central Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA, Suwanee Baptist and Shadowbrook Baptist churches in Suwanee, GA, and McKendree United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. In later years, Pat began singing in the Silvertones Choir, and played for a smaller group of Silvertones called the Joyful Sounds. She played for many weddings and funerals in Georgia and Alabama. Mrs. Frederick loved her Lord, her husband, her children, her grandchildren, her family, her students, and her many, many friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at McKendree United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Germano and Pastor Ryan Miller officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 9 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, GA. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Frederick requested donations be made to either the McKendree United Methodist Church music program or to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Hospital. Pat wanted to thank her Prayer Circle for their hundreds of prayers, and she prayed that all her family and friends believe in John 3:16 so they may see each other in the future.

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

Duluth

Brian Mollenkopf Brian Lee Mollenkopf, age 56 of Duluth, died November 5, 2018. The family will receive friends Saturday November 10, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. Mr. Mollenkopf was born in Columbiana, OH and was a manager at Pike’s Nursery in Suwanee. He is survived by his wife, Traci Mollenkopf; son, Jake Mollen-

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Municipal Association at one time and a member of the Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Board of Directors.

Lilburn officials said some of her work on the City Council and as mayor included helping to create the Camp Creek Greenway Trail, leading the rededication of Lilburn City Park in 2004, the Lilburn Centennial Celebration in 2010, helping to get the Lilburn Community Improvement District established in 2010 and being involved in early talks on building the joint City Hall and Library building, which opened in 2016.

In more recent years, Preston served on Lilburn’s Downtown Development Authority and formed the nonprofit Lilburn Community Partnership.

“Diana’s dedication and love for her community was unmatched,” City Manager Bill Johnsa said in a statement.

“She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.”

Although she only served as mayor for four years, she told the Daily Post after her defeat in 2011 that she stood by the way she led Lilburn.

“I really don’t have any regrets,” she said at the time.

“I did it the way I felt I needed to.”

Preston was also a member of the inaugural Leadership Gwinnett class alongside well-known county figures, such as county Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash and former Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Board of Direc-

tors executive director Connie Wiggins.

“Diana Preston was a very special lady who had a big heart for Gwinnett and especially for the city of Lilburn,” Nash told the Daily Post. “I knew Diana for decades, since we were both members of the charter class of Leadership Gwinnett in 1985-1986, and I considered her a friend.

“Diana was an educator by profession and by passion, but she found her real calling through community service.”

On Facebook, Wiggins said a Clemson Santa Claus and a Tiger Den that she’d recently put out on display now have deeper meanings to her because of Preston’s death.

Wiggins received them from the former mayor as a gift, and said Preston had made a difference in the lives of many people in Gwinnett County, including her own.

“I will forever remember our inauguration into the Charter Class of Leadership Gwinnett, fun times at Sapelo Island, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Advances, talking politics and so much more,” Wiggins said.

State Rep. Pedro Marin, D-Duluth, called Preston “one of the great leaders of Gwinnett County” in a tribute that he posted on Facebook along with a photo of the former mayor.

“We (knew) each other for over 20 years and loved our many conversations, (especially) when we talked about politics,” Marin said. “R.I.P. Diana.”

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kopf of Duluth; daughter, Paige Russell (Hunter) of Charleston, SC; grandson, Jaxon Dean Russell; father, Jerry Mollenkopf of Johns Creek; mother, Nancy Glodowski (Dave) of Roswell; brothers, Keith Mollenkopf (Gail) of Cumming and Mark Mollenkopf (Emily) of Portland, OR; nieces and nephews, Carly, Alexis, Hannah and Tyler. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www. billheadfuneralhome.com.

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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Diana Kay Preston (Bissey) It is with great sadness that the family of Diana Bissey Preston announces her passing after her long battle with cancer on Monday, November 5, 2018, at the age of 69. Diana was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Pauline and her late father, Robert Bissey.

She was raised in Charleston, SC and graduated from Clemson University.

While at Clemson, she met her husband Larry and moved to Lilburn in 1970. Since her time in Lilburn, she was a devoted wife, mother, educator and steward of her family, friends and community.

She began her professional career in the Gwinnett County School System where she taught and worked in various schools.

She was always looking for ways to improve her community and with that passion, she started her political career. She was elected and served on the Lilburn City Council for 22 years with her last term as Mayor, where she was the first woman to hold that position in city history. While on the council, she had many accomplishments. Earlier this year, the City of Lilburn awarded her with a Proclamation Day of December 12. Diana also served on numerous boards and organizations in the community. Diana will be forever remembered by her loving husband Larry, and their children, Tracy Preston, Jennifer Glenn (Adam)

and Brian Preston; mother, Pauline Bissey; brothers and sisters, Dean Bissey (Patricia), Claudia Budds (Carey), Barbara Haney (Jeff) and Craig Bissey; grandchildren, Preston and Conner Glenn. Diana will also be forever remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Anne Bissey and her brother, Bryan Bissey.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 801 Tom Smith Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. A Celebration of Life reception will follow in the church hall.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society online at https:// www.cancer.org/involved/ donate/memorial-giving. html or to the Lilburn Community Partnership, (LCP) for support of the Historic Wynne-Russell House at 4155 Lawrenceville Hwy., #8101, Lilburn, GA 30047. Online condolences may be left at www. billheadfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

Buford, GA

Sue Southerland (Sears) Sue Sears Southerland, age 85, of Buford, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years, Verlon C. Southerland; sons, Verlon “Chip” Southerland, Jr., Barry Andrew Southerland; parents, W. Earl and Alma Roberts Sears; brother, William E. (Bud) Sears III; brothers and sisters in law, James D. “Herbie” Wilson, Waylon “Red” and Patricia Southerland, Joe Southerland; nephews, W.E. “Wes” Sears, Jeremy R. Davis. She is survived by sister, Elinor S. Wilson; sister and brother in law, Lynne S. and Tommy Davis; sister in law, Beverly M. Sears; brother and sister in law, Billy and Mary Jo Southerland; Nieces, Paula and Ron Bennett,

Julie and Mike McBryant, Jill Anderson, Emily and Dr. Dave Warlick, Susan and Kevin Sharp, Terry and Bob Lawson; nephew, Mike and Sally Southerland; many great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Southerland was born October 9, 1933 in Buford, Georgia. After graduation, she was employed

by Liberty Mutual Insurance, General Motors and General Tire and Rubber.

She married Verlon in April, 1955 and welcomed the birth of their sons, Chip and Barry. Later she began pursuit of a degree in education in order to work with children. She achieved that goal with a Specialist Degree in Education and taught at Sugar Hill Elementary and Harmony Elementary until she retired. Retirement offered many options for Sue and Verlon, spending time at their cabin in the mountains, traveling throughout the USA and Canada in their motor home and serving in various offices of the Holiday Rambler and Georgia Mountaineers Camping Clubs. Through the years of working, studying and traveling they made many friends, who along with their families gave them much love and support.

These years provided many cherished memories for her later years. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment to follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Leukemia Society www. lls.org donor services P.O.Box 98018 Washington DC 2090 or the American Heart Association www.heart.org 10 Glenlake Pkwy. NE south tower ste. 400 Atlanta, GA 30328 in memory of Sue Southerland.

The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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KICKOFF EDITION THE RUNDOWN A quick look at this weekend’s high school football in the Gwinnett area: TODAY’S GAMES State playoffs, first round 7:30 p.m.

Class AAAAAAA Brookwood at Mill Creek Central Gwinnett at North Gwinnett Collins Hill at Parkview Forsyth Central at Archer Mountain View at Norcross South Forsyth at Grayson South Gwinnett at Milton Class AAAAAA Mays at Lanier Northgate at Dacula Class AAAAA Miller Grove at Buford Class AAA North Murray at GAC Class A Tattnall Square at Wesleyan Hebron at Mount Paran

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Mill Creek wins in four alltime meetings with tonight’s opponent, Brookwood

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Gwinnett playoff teams with a different head coach from 2017 — Mountain View’s Rob Kellogg and Dacula’s Clint Jenkins

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Touchdowns on 4 catches last Friday by Norcross’ Christian Sims in a victory over Meadowcreek Aurandt, Reach enjoying success Two head coaches well known to Gwinnett County, North Oconee’s Tyler Aurandt and Monroe Area’s Kevin Reach, have led their oncestruggling programs to prosperTyler ity. Both Aurandt are in the state playoffs tonight.

Aurandt, with a coaching staff heavy on Kevin guys with Reach Gwinnett ties, has engineered a turnaround at North Oconee, which went 0-10 in 2016, the year before he was hired, and 1-9 last season in a rebuilding year. The Titans are 8-2, the second seed in Region 8-AAAA, and host their first home playoff game since 2014 tonight against Sandy Creek.

Aurandt, a Greater Atlanta Christian grad, was an assistant at Grayson and Parkview before being hired at North Oconee.

Reach, after a successful run as Collins Hill’s head coach, has returned Monroe Area to its past glories. The program won a combined seven games from 2014-16, but is 20-2 in Reach’s two seasons.

This year’s Purple Hurricanes are 10-0 and won their first region title since 2013. They host Pace Academy tonight in the state playoff opener.

FLASHBACK On this week in 1999, Daniel South throws for a TD and runs for another score as Brookwood wins its fourth straight subregion title with a 13-6 win over Cedar Shoals. … Leo Randall runs for a score and throws for a second TD as Collins Hill defeats Shiloh 17-10 to clinch its first state playoff trip. … A year after forfeiting a victory to rival Parkview, Berkmar repeats the feat with a 13-10 win over the Panthers.

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Wesleyan’s Kavel a three-sport standout

By Taylor Denman The modern high school athlete is often too concerned about falling behind or losing their touch with one sport so they specialize and hyperfocus their training.

Compared to that standard, Wesleyan’s J.D. Kavel is a throwback.

“J.D. is a relic,” football coach Franklin Pridgen said. “In this age of singlesport specialization, here’s a guy who continues to do everything, because he loves everything. I think what he hates more than anything is being idle.”

Talking about Kavel sends Pridgen back to history class. He described his senior wideout and defensive back as a softspoken player, who carries a big stick — a la former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. Kavel isn’t demonstrative or talkative, but teammates gravitate to him nonetheless.

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multiple times this year.

“He’s doing things on the field that he’s always done — he’s making plays, he’s a forced to be reckoned with, he’s the guy defenses always have to find, he’s the guy who creates matchup problems, he’s the shutdown corner, he’s the special teams returner you hate to kick the ball to,” Pridgen said. “He’s got an inexperienced junior and a freshman starting with him. He’s telling them where to line up. He’s corWesleyan’s J.D. Kavel is a three-sport athlete in football, recting their mistakes. He’s basketball and track and field. (Staff Photo: Taylor Denman) never done that before.”

Kavel might have recKavel is the senior three returning starters on ognized checks on offense captain of the Wesleyan both offense and defense. or defense, but he didn’t football team, a starter for Kavel was one of the two pass them along until this the boys basketball team returners who played both season. He was willing and state-qualified sprinter offense and defense for to leave his comfort zone on the Wolves’ track and Wesleyan. to help Wesleyan’s young field team.

Kavel is an interesting team reach its goals.

Kavel is Wesleyan’s only choice for a team captain Kavel took on the permanent captain this because of his shy, pensive responsibility Pridgen season. The Wolves are a manner. But he has proven presented him dutifully, young bunch that featured Pridgen’s decision right despite not being a natu-

rally vocal leader. The confidence to speak up took some time for Kavel to develop, but over time, he realized he’d proven to Pridgen he had the clout to be a team captain. It was easier to prove it to himself after that epiphany.

“Every year up to now, I’ve been a leader through my actions, following the vocal guys,” Kavel said.

“Now I’ve become vocal, too, on the field and in practice and in the locker room.”

He’s also the next in a line of multi-sport athletes with the last name Kavel to pass through Wesleyan.

His older sister, Jameson, is a former basketball and softball standout at Wesleyan. She broke the single-game 3-pointer record at Wesleyan. She’s now the starting shortstop for the Duke softball team

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Respect, similarities abound for Brookwood, Mill Creek

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

When Brookwood comes up on the football schedule, Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis gives his players a history Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis reacts to a play lesson.

Jarvis was a South on the sidelines during last week’s game against Collins Gwinnett assistant in the Hill. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

1990s, around the time when Brookwood had set the standard for high school football in Gwinnett. By the time Jarvis launched the Mill Creek program in 2004, Brookwood already had almost 200 wins and the first state championship for a Gwinnett County Public Schools team.

That background was shared to the Hawks this week.

“I did this week and I always have when we’ve played Brookwood,” said Jarvis, whose team hosts Brookwood tonight in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs.

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Hall of Fame spotlight

Stinchcomb to be recognized at UGA-Auburn game each inductee returns to his alma mater or college The University of Geor- where he coached to accept gia and The National Foot- a Hall of Fame plaque that ball Foundation & College will remain on permanent Hall of Fame announced display at the institution. in a press release Thursday The events take place on that they will jointly honor the field during a home 2018 game, and many inductelectee and ees cite the experience as Parkview the ultimate capstone to grad Matt their careers, providing Stinchthem one more chance to comb with take the field and hear the an NFF crowd roar their name.

Hall of “Matt Stinchcomb is Matt Fame Onjust the third recipient of Stinchcomb Campus our Campbell Trophy to Salute on Nov. 10 during be elected to the College Georgia’s football game Football Hall of Fame,” against Auburn. said NFF President and “Special honor on a CEO Steve Hatchell. “His special day and a great combined athletic and reminder that football is academic record made him the ultimate team game,” one of the most decorated Stinchcomb tweeted on players in Georgia history, the day the class was anand we are thrilled to honor nounced in January. “I’m him at Sanford Stadium.” very grateful for ALL my Stinchcomb becomes (Georgia) teammates.” the 14th Bulldog player The NFF Hall of Fame to be inducted, joining On-Campus Salute proKevin Butler (1981-84), gram, which began with Bill Hartman (1935-37), the inaugural College Foot- Terry Hoage (1980-83), ball Hall of Fame Class in Bob McWhorter (19101951, has become a hal13), John Rauch (1945lowed tradition, and to this 48), Jake Scott (1967-68), day the singular events re- Frank Sinkwich (1940-42), main the first of numerous Vernon Smith (1929-31), activities in each inductee’s Bill Stanfill (1966-68), Hall of Fame experience.

Fran Tarkenton (1958During the NFF Hall of 60), Charley Trippi (1942, Fame On-Campus Salutes, 1945-46), Herschel Walker From StaFF reportS

(1980-82) and Scott Woerner (1977-80).

A two-time First Team All-American, Stinchcomb earned consensus honors following his senior season in 1998. He led Georgia to a 19-5 record during his junior and senior campaigns with respective victories in the Outback and Peach bowls.

Stinchcomb started 32 consecutive games for College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Donnan’s Bulldogs while also claiming the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC’s most outstanding blocker in 1998.

The senior team captain was a two-time First Team All-SEC selection in 1997 and 1998 and claimed second team honors as a sophomore. A member of the UGA Circle of Honor and the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame, Stinchcomb was named an SEC Legend in 2009 and was named to the SEC All-Decade Team for the 1990s.

In addition to winning the 1998 Campbell Trophy as the top football scholarathlete in the country, Stinchcomb twice claimed First Team Academic AllAmerica honors, including being named the Academic All-American of the Year as a senior. His academic record and community

leadership brought multiple honors, including an NCAA Top Eight Award and twice being named to the AFCA Good Works Team.

After graduating magna cum laude with a business degree, Stinchcomb was selected 18th overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played five seasons with the Raiders (1999-2003), helping the team win the AFC championship in 2002 and earn a trip to Super Bowl XXXVII. He retired in 2006 following two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Following the NFL, Stinchcomb joined with his brother, Jon, a fellow NFF National Scholar-Athlete from Georgia, to form the Stinchcomb Family Foundation to support regional and national children’s charities. He also serves as chairman of the Countdown to Kickoff Charities, the fundraising arm for pediatric healthcare philanthropies, among many other community activities.

Four former Georgia coaches are also in the Hall: Wally Butts (193960), Jim Donnan (19962000), Vince Dooley (1964-88) and Pop Warner (1895-96).

UGA’s playoffs on line vs. Auburn Field level media

trip home, and then Sunday we move on. And it’s onto Anyone ready to suggest Auburn, who’s got a really No. 5 Georgia could be good football team.” looking ahead to the SEC The Bulldogs (8-1, 6-1) Championship against have plenty of reasons to Alabama should hold for take the Tigers (6-3, 3-3) a brief message from head seriously. coach Kirby Smart.

Georgia will be playNot a chance. ing its first home game Even after last week’s in five weeks but more victory at Kentucky to important is the fact the clinch the SEC East, the Bulldogs need to keep winBulldogs muted celebraning to stay in contention tion gave way to refocused for a spot in the College attention on Saturday Football Playoff. While night’s contest against currently at No. 5 in the Auburn (7 p.m., ESPN).

CFP rankings, Georgia “Yeah, that’s not a case would likely plummet with for us. I mean obviously a second loss. the locker room, guys were It’s a similar position to fired up. Guys were excited. what the Bulldogs found I mean I think anytime you themselves in last year play another top-10 team after losing to the Tigers and you have a big win, it’s in Jordan-Hare, although something to get excited Smart isn’t sure if that about,” Smart said. “These experience helps the team guys worked really hard this time around. for a long time. So being “What helps is playing able to enjoy that moment well, and your play is reand that big game for the flected by your behaviors,

which are your actions in practice. And it all boils back down to that,” Smart said. “We can make it psychological all we want, but at the end of the day it’s how you work during the week, what are your behaviors in practice, and your behaviors lead to playing better, and that’s what we’re trying to do right now is play better.”

So is Auburn.

It’s been an up and down year for the Tigers, who dropped back-to-back games to Mississippi State and Tennessee before beating Ole Miss and Texas A&M, coming back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 28-24.

“It was a big win for us Saturday,” head coach Gus Malzahn said. “The way we won, I really think will help us moving forward and we’re looking forward to playing a very good Georgia team, one of our rivals on

the road. When you play the elite teams, you’ve got to manufacture rushing yards.

The more talented teams you play, the more important it is to be balanced.”

Balanced has not been an apt description of Auburn all that often this season.

The Tigers come in 13th in the SEC in rushing offense, averaging just 120 yards per game and will be going against a Georgia defense that ranks fourth in the conference and last week held league-leading rusher Benny Snell Jr. to just 73 yards.

Georgia, which is averaging 38 points per game, tops the SEC in rushing (233.8), led by the combo of Elijah Holyfield (674 yards, 5 touchdowns) and D’Andre Swift (622 yards, 7 touchdowns) while quarterback Jake Fromm has completed 130 of 192 passes for 1,762 yards and 17 scores.

Respect •From Page 1B

we’ve played similar-type schedules. Here we are in BROOKWOOD “I went through the history playoffs again.”

AT MILL CREEK of Brookwood a little bit The two teams also have Brookwood Broncos because I have so much refought through some key (7-AAAAAAA) spect for it. Gwinnett footinjuries. Brookwood quarCoach: Philip Jones ball is what it is because of terback Conner Chavis has Record: 7-3 what (former Brookwood) been out since suffering an Last week: Beat Coach (Dave) Hunter did injury in the first quarter of Lakeside-DeKalb 52-7 at Brookwood. I came an Oct. 12 win over CenMill Creek Hawks into the county in 1998 in tral Gwinnett. His status (6-AAAAAAA) the middle of their run of for the playoff opener is Coach: Shannon Jarvis Brookwood football. When uncertain.

Record: 7-3 Last week: Beat ColI came to Mill Creek, a lot Mill Creek 1,000-yard lins Hill 24-0 of what I did was modeled rusher Chancellor LeeWhen: Today, 7:30 p.m. after what Coach Hunter Parker was hurt in an Oct. Last meeting: Mill did at Brookwood. It’s the 19 win over Mountain Creek won 42-7 in 2015 respect component of what View, but was back at Location: Mill Creek they’ve done for football in practice this week. He had High School our county, for the brand of an off week to recover, in Gwinnett football. addition to sitting out the “I have an immense relowed a similar path, too. regular-season finale with spect for the program and Both have rebounded from Collins Hill. Lee-Parker for (current Brookwood) Corky Kell Classic losses. expects to play, but Josh Coach (Philip) Jones, not Both have suffered through Battle, who had big games just what they’ve done in a couple of lopsided losses in his absence, also will get the past, but what they’re — Brookwood to North his share of carries. doing now.”

Gwinnett and Parkview, The running game is Where the two programs and Mill Creek to North pivotal to both teams, even stand currently is pretty and Archer. more so if rain and sloppy even.

“We scrimmaged (Mill field conditions make an Brookwood reached last Creek) in the preseason impact as expected. Leeseason’s state semifinals, and we both showed a lot Parker, Battle and Parker where Mill Creek was in of early season rust,” Jones Wroble have put up big both 2015 and 2016. Both said. “We both struggled numbers in the Mill Creek programs suffered consid- offensively I guess and rushing attack, while Chris erable losses off last year’s good on defense. We both Carter, Eli Kohl and the team, most notably the lost a lot of folks from last Broncos also have posted Broncos, who graduated year. It will be interesting big seasons. The success all but two starters off their to see the progression of for all of those backs hinge Final Four team. both teams. We’re almost on big, physical offensive Their up-and-down mirror images of each lines for both.

2018 seasons have folother. We’re both 7-3 and “When you watch them

play, there’s a lot of similarities in us,” Jarvis said.

“There are a lot of relationships with coaches on both staffs. I don’t think there will be a lot of secrets out there Friday night. They may have some wrinkles we haven’t seen and vice versa, but the game may come down to which team plays more fundamentally sound and makes the most plays, like most playoff games do.”

For Brookwood, it also means breaking a spell of rough results in the series.

The Broncos are just 1-3 against Mill Creek, losing three straight since a 2012 regular-season win over the Hawks. Their current three-game losing streak in the series includes three blowout losses — in 2015 (42-7 in Corky Kell Classic), 2013 (44-10) and 2012 (56-21 in second round of state playoffs).

“They want to be physical and they want to run the football,” Jones said of Mill Creek. “It’s always awesome to get to play those guys. Shannon, (assistant head coach) Josh (Lovelady) and those guys, we have the utmost respect for their program. They’re first class in every respect.

We’re excited to play them.”

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THE BREAKDOWN

A look at this week’s high school football matchups (all games start at 7:30 p.m. today unless otherwise noted)

FORSYTH CENTRAL AT ARCHER FORSYTH CENTRAL BULLDOGS (5-AAAAAAA) ARCHER TIGERS (8-A AAAAAA) Coach: Frank Hepler Coach: Andy Dyer Record: 7-3, No. 3 seed Record: 8-2, No. 2 seed Last week: Beat Lambert 28-27 Last week: Beat Shiloh 35-7 The postseason is a common time for teams to see opponents they are less than familiar with, but Archer coach Andy Dyer, his coaching staff and his players have a lot of homework to do before Friday’s state playoff opener.

Forsyth Central, which is making its first playoff appearance since 2001, brings its spread option attack to Archer Community Stadium, something Dyer admits the Tigers have not seen a lot of in recent years, which will force them to make some major adjustments in their defensive game plan.

“The first thing that jumps out at you is that they run that veer option, and do an exceptional job with it,” Dyer said of the Bulldogs. “We’ve got our work cut out for us in playing disciplined assignment football. About 15 years ago, this is someJalyn thing we would’ve seen a few times throughout the year and prepared for it. But Phillips now, you don’t see it as often.

“We’ve spent a lot of time on film and we’ll try to do some things to give the kids a simple plan.”

With Forsyth Central using a lot of different runners — no fewer than eight who have run for triple-digit yardage, led by Devran Orsan — the Tigers defense, from the line that includes Solomon Zubairu all the way to a secondary that feature Jalyn Phillips, will be tested.

But Dyer is also for an offense led by quarterback Carter Peevy to be efficient enough to produce and take some pressure off the defense. “(Forsyth Central) is going to try to run the clock and shorten the game,” Dyer said. “So all of our possessions are critical. Turnovers are harmful, but any possession shortened by one make them even more so. We’ve just got to go play football.”

Last meeting: First meeting between the two schools Location: Archer High School

HEBRON CHRISTIAN AT MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN HEBRON CHRISTIAN LIONS (8-A) MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN EAGLES (6-A) Coach: Jeff Saturday Coach: Mitch Jordan Record: 5-5-, 3-1 region Record: 7-3, 6-1 region Last week: Lost 17-7 against George Walton Last week: Lost to North Cobb Christian 28-10 No Hebron Christian football team has even won a playoff game.

If the 2018 Lions are the team to accomplish that elusive feat, they will have to do so on the road at Mount Paran Christian.

The Lions’ drought of playoff wins is not a long one. Hebron has played two playoff games in 12 seasons. The Lions’ recent playoff berth is its third consecutive postseason.

The Lions feel like they’ve already challenged themselves this season. Six different Hebron opponents made the playoffs in Class A-Private or Public this season. Hebron played one of those teams twice. The Lions lost for the second time this season to George Walton Academy in a Region 8-A crossover game.

Max “In my opinion, if you beat George Walton, you did beat a playoff team,” head Bennett coach Jeff Saturday said before last week’s game. “It’s a team you may have to beat in the playoffs.”

Saturday said Hebron’s coaching staff have emphasized winning games in all three phases this season. It shows on offense and defense. The Lions’ 16.4 points allowed per game are the fewest allowed by any Hebron varsity team. Its 27.8 points scored are the third most.

So many of our players on defense play offense,” Saturday said. “So it’s the same kids and they’re playing both ways, and so we really made a vested interest in our defense and getting better.”

But Hebron is also focused on its special teams success. Punter Max Bennett averages 33.5 yards per punt this year. Logan Johnson is returning punts an average of 17 yards and Justin Peavy is returning kickoffs an overage of 25 yards.

Last meeting: Hebron lost 38-21 in 2009.

Location: Mount Paran Christian

MAYS AT LANIER

MILLER GROVE AT BUFORD

MAYS RAIDERS (5-AAAAAA) LANIER LONGHORNS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Niketa Battle Coach: Kory Mobbs Record: 6-4, No. 3 seed Record: 7-3, No. 2 seed Last week: Beat Northgate 30-29 Last week: Beat Gainesville 6-2 Playoff matchups aren’t supposed to be easy, but Lanier definitely didn’t draw a pushover in Mays for its first-round opponent.

The Raiders finished fourth in a tough Region 5-AAAAAA and a respectable 6-4 against a schedule that included games against Class AAAAAAA playoff team Norcross and Alabama undefeated powerhouse Central of Phenix City.

They are also led by South Florida-committed quarterback Jahquez Evans, running back Tyree Nelson and several other playmakers that Longhorns coach Kory Mobbs knows will keep his defense on its toes all night.

“You look at them and you see athleticism from all 22 guys on the field,” Mobbs said of Mays. “They’re unique because they’re different from what we’ve seen Nahil all year. They’re capable of making big plays anywhere on the field. … But we’re Perkins excited about the challenge.”

The effort to meet that challenge will be met by a Lanier defense that has been solid all season, allowing just 13.7 points per game and allowing more than 16 points just three times in 2018, but has been particularly stout of late, holding opponents to just 56 total points over the past five games.

And the Longhorns do have their share of athleticism on defense from individuals like linebacker Kameron Brown and defensive backs Nahil Perkins and Isaiah Smith.

“Our defense has done a great job,” Mobbs said. “They play every play as hard as they can. We’ve got four turnovers forced and six fourth-down stops, three of which have come in the red zone, over the last two games. It hasn’t always been perfect, but we can help ourselves by coming up big when we need to.”

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Lanier High School

MILLER GROVE WOLVERINES (5-AAAAA) BUFORD WOLVES (8-AAAAA) Coach: Lee Hannah Coach: John Ford Record: 3-7, 2-3 region Record: 8-2, 5-0 region Last week: Beat Chamblee 39-3 Last week: Beat Clarke Central 45-3 Buford has not lost a first-round playoff game in its last 20 playoff appearances since 1997.

Miller Grove’s season-ending win over Chamblee was its second in three weeks en route to securing a playoff spot. Prior to a 14-12 win over Columbia, Miller Grove lost six consecutive games, including two region games.

Buford has another advantage over some of its prospective playoff opponents.

The lavish Buford facilities mean the Wolves hardly miss a beat in game preparation for their first-round opponent, Mill Grove. The wealth of turf fields were put to use early this week when dreary weather affected the first week of playoff prep in metro-Atlanta.

Seth “We’re fortunate that Buford supports us so well that we have plenty of turf Auer around here,” head coach John Ford said. “As long as it’s not bad — with lightning or thunder — we should be OK.” Miller Grove has some legitimate college football prospects on defense that Buford will contend with. Senior defensive back Trayon David garners FCS collegiate interest, and Ford pointed out a big disruptive defensive end Corder Ward, a 6-foot-5, 260-pound sophomore.

The Wolverines are coming off a decisive win over Chamblee High School that secured the last playoff spot in Region 5.

“They play with a lot of tempo, that’s the kind of team that momentum is big,” Ford said.

While Derrian Brown and the offensive line have been the focal point of Buford’s offense this season, the Wolves received considerable contributions from Seth Auer in the receiving, rushing and passing game last week against Clarke Central. Auer had two runs for 15 yards as a quarterback, three catches for 18 yards and threw a 39-yard TD pass at the end of the third quarter.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Buford High School

NORTH MURRAY AT GAC

SOUTH FORSYTH AT GRAYSON

NORTH MURRAY MOUNTAINEERS (6-AAA) Coach: Preston Poag Record: 6-4, 5-3 region Last week: Beat Sonoraville 23-0

GAC SPARTANS (7-AAA) Coach: Tim Hardy Record: 8-2, 6-0 region Last week: Beat Fannin County 37-14

Greater Atlanta Christian, which won its fifth straight region title with an unbeaten run through 7-AAA, faces a North Murray team with the top quarterback in AAA. Preston Poag Jr., the head coach’s son, has passed for more yards than anyone in the class.

“They’re the best four seed in AAA,” Spartans head coach Tim Hardy said. “The fifth seed from (Region 6) was easily the at-large team and it shows.”

A stout line is led by senior Luke Griffin, who plays both sides of the ball.

“They have good team speed,” Hardy said. “We’re really impressed with them.”

GAC has an experienced team that knows how to handle playoff pressure.

“We’ve had a spirited week of practice and we’re making sure our guys unMontae derstand that everything is at another level,” Hardy said. “Friday night at 10:30, Bailey someone will have seniors with tears in their eyes.

“So they understand the seriousness and finality of the occasion.”

The Spartans have their own standout quarterback in senior Josh Rose, who has thrown for 1,366 yards and run for another 479 with 19 combined touchdowns. But they also have the option of sending out junior Jackson Hardy (750 yards, nine TDs) and at points during the season have come up with plays that incorporate both.

Senior Ty James has been their top target with 45 catches for 962 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Junior Montae Bailey is coming off a big game of nearly 100 yards rushing and a 60-yard kickoff return. Bailey leads GAC’s ground attack with 580 yards and four TDs on 103 carries.

The defense, led by a four-senior front, is giving up just 13.2 points per game. Two of those seniors, Christopher Hinton and Jeffrey Blake, have combined for 12.5 sacks this season. Sophomore Choe Bryant-Strother has a team-leading 62 tackles.

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Greater Atlanta Christian School

SOUTH GWINNETT AT MILTON SOUTH GWINNETT COMETS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Steve Davenport Record: 4-6, No. 4 seed Last week: Lost to Grayson 35-7

MILTON EAGLES (5-AAAAAAA) Coach: Adam Clack Record: 8-2, No. 1 seed Last week: Beat North Forsyth 49-23

Even though his team had to sweat out Rockdale County’s upset of Newton and eventually claimed the No. 4 seed from Region 8-AAAAAAA on a tie-breaker, South coach Steve Davenport took a little time last week to get a sneak preview of Milton, just in case.

“We just took a little extra time (scouting),” Davenport said. “Sometimes, it isn’t productive because you see (only) so much. But we feel like we got a good (early) look at them.”

The Eagles tend to give opposing coaches an eyeful on film, particularly Georgia Tech-committed quarterback Jordan Yates, who has produced right around 2,400 yards of total offense and been responsible for 26 TDs this season.

Antwon But as Davenport points out, he’s far from a one-man show, with Joshua Hunter Edwards (150-923, 14 TDs rushing), Holden Shaw (37-340, 3 TDs) and Dylan Leonard (30-509, 7 TDs) also capable of popping off big plays. “(Yates) is an athletic young man,” Davenport said. “He throws the ball well, and he’s a tremendous dual-threat quarterback. … But I’m even more impressed with (Edwards).

“Obviously, (defending Milton) is about discipline and everybody doing their responsibilities. That’s no different from what we practice all year.”

Indeed, the South defense, paced by linebackers Lex Stocker and Josh Arnold, will have to be disciplined and come ready to play.

But the Comets will also need a productive night from their own offense, which may have injured starting quarterback Tre Truitt available after being dinged up somewhat the past few weeks, though Antwon Hunter, who has filled in ably, will also see action and could be a key contributor.

Last meeting: South won 27-20 in the first round of the 2012 Class AAAAAA state playoffs Location: Milton High School

SOUTH FORSYTH WAR EAGLES (5-AAAAAAA) Coach: Jeff Arnette Record: 5-5, No. 4 seed Last week: Lost to West Forsyth 24-14

GRAYSON RAMS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Christian Hunnicutt Record: 8-2, No. 1 seed Last week: Beat South Gwinnett 35-7

On paper, this first-round game seems like a mismatch. Grayson boasts one of the most talented rosters in the state, complete with numerous major college prospects, and will play host to a South Forsyth squad that has dropped three of its last four games and has allowed fewer than 24 points just three times this season. But Rams coach Christian Hunnicutt sees a lot more in the War Eagles than initially meets the eye.

“They’re tough, hard-nosed kids,” Hunnicutt said. “They’re very well-coached kids. Their identity is to run the ball. They’re tough, gritty kids who try to impose their will (on opponents). At this time of year, some things have a point of reference. Every team you see now brings something different to the table. I’d compare Kenyatta (South Forsyth) to some of North Gwinnett’s kids.”

Watson That sounds like high praise, but the War Eagles do have offensive playmakers like running back Jordan Brunson and quarterback Drew Morris.

They will face a Rams defense that has been strong most of the season, but has been particularly stingy during region play, giving up an average of just over eight points per game behind contributors like Texas-bound cornerback Kenyatta Watson and defensive lineman Caelan Johnson.

That unit’s performance will be particularly important to help an offense that is battling injuries heading into the postseason.

“Since the beginning of the season, we’ve said our defense is the strength of our team,” Hunnicutt said. “Our defense has to carry us. This time of year, defense is what carries you. What we can’t do offensively is commit turnovers and stupid penalties. We can’t put our defense in a bad position.

“We’re certainly banged up, so our backups will have to rise to the occasion. Injuries are an unfortunate reality of football. There are going to be injuries.”

Last meeting: First meeting between the two schools Location: Grayson High School

TATTNALL SQUARE AT WESLEYAN TATTNALL SQUARE TROJANS (7-A) Coach: Chance Jones Record: 6-4, 5-0 region Last week: Lost to Greene County 35-10

WESLEYAN WOLVES (5-A) Coach: Franklin Pridgen Record: 6-4, 6-1 region Last week: Beat Trinity Christian 17-10

Wesleyan’s defense made a statement last week in its win over Trinity Christian, a team that Tattnall Square lost to in Week 3 of the season. The Wolves controlled the line of scrimmage in a game that was pivotal to the Class A power rankings and helped secure a home playoff game in the first round.

“The linebackers (Cardo Gottlich, Griffin Caldwell, Jackson Turner and Josh Aspinwall) have made a tremendous amount of improvement this season,” head coach Franklin Pridgen said. “Trinity didn’t throw the ball much — and I don’t think Tattnall Square will — so it really is going to be about our front seven. Trinity was good preparation. We had success as well as learned from our mistakes.”

Tattnall Square, which made a successful transition from GISA to GHSA five Josh years ago, uses a wing-T offense and is led by senior running back Jamal Marshall.

Aspinwall “He is as good a playmaker as we’ve seen anywhere all year,” Pridgen said.

“They’re just really gutsy. They have a really gritty manner about them. They do not quit, no matter what the score is. It’s a bunch of tough kids with a relentless approach. I’m thrilled that it’s at home because it’s a tough task as it is.”

Wesleyan brings a balanced offense led by freshman quarterback J.C. French, who has thrown for 1,582 yards and 12 touchdowns. Senior captain J.D. Kavel leads the receiving corps with 576 yards.

Micah Smith is averaging a team-best 15 yards per catch (26 for 393) and freshman Cooper Blauser has 333 yards on 25 catches.

The ground game has been a mixture of French’s mobility (273 yards) with backs Luke Carroll (336 yards), Donald Conley (233) and Andrew Lore (184).

“We pride ourselves on that balance,” Pridgen said. “I think we pose a threat in ways other teams haven’t, both offensively and defensively.”

Last meeting: First meeting Location: Wesleyan School

Peachtree Ridge to host GFL’s title games Saturday FOOTBALL What: Gwinnett Football League Championship Games When: Saturday Where: Peachtree Ridge High School Schedule: 9 a.m. — 6- and 7-year-olds: Grayson AL North vs.

Buford NL South 10:30 a.m. — 8-year-olds: Peachtree Ridge NL South vs. Parkview AL North Noon — 9-year-olds: Duluth AL South vs. Grayson AL North 1:30 p.m. — 10-year-olds: Parkview AL North vs. Duluth AL South 3 p.m. — 11-year-olds: Grayson AL South vs. Dacula NL South 4:30 p.m. — 12-year-olds: Mill Creek NL North vs.

Buford NL South 6 p.m. — Eighth Grade Division I: Brookwood AL South vs. Mill Creek NL South

From StaFF reportS A condensed championship game schedule puts all of Gwinnett’s top youth football talent in one place Saturday — Peachtree Ridge High School.

The Lions host seven Gwinnett Football League title matchups, beginning at 9 a.m. with the 6- and 7-year-olds game between Grayson American League North and Buford National League South. The youngest division was split into two age groups in the past, but combines into one 6-7

division this year. That decision, coupled with no Division II bracket in eighth grade, allowed the marquee event to be played at one site instead of two as in previous years.

Host Peachtree Ridge NL South faces Parkview AL North in Saturday’s second game, the 8-yearold finals, at 10:30 a.m.

It is followed by Duluth AL South vs. Grayson AL North at noon in the 9-year-old championship, then the 10-year-old finals at 1:30 p.m. between Parkview AL North and

Duluth AL South.

The older age groups begin with a 3 p.m. matchup for the 11-year-old title between Grayson AL South and Dacula NL South. Mill Creek NL North and Buford NL South compete for the 12-year-old crown at 4:30 p.m., followed by the showcase game, a 6 p.m. eighth-grade final between Brookwood AL South and Mill Creek AL South.

At halftime of the eighth-grade game, the GFL will present a number of awards, including scholarships to high school seniors, the Kyle Maynard Award and GFL representative of the year.

Admission is $5 for adults or $1 for students up to high school seniors.

Those 6-and-under or 65-and-older are admitted free.

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prep football Parkview, Collins Hill a study in contrasting teams

By DaviD FrieDlanDer

McEachern) in which they were able to keep within one possession well into the second half It’s not uncommon for before letting it get away early-round high school late. football playoff games to Gregory knows that feature two contrasting while his defense has teams. been solid most of the But one might be season behind hard hitters hard-pressed to find two like Kendall Davis (84 more different opponents tackles, 1 sack), Tomon than No. 2 state-ranked Fox (63 tackles, 8 sacks) Parkview and Collins and Christopher Quaites Hill, who square off (30 tackles, 4 INTs), the in a first-round Class Eagles have had a probAAAAAAA playoff game lem as a whole in the late at the Big Orange Jungle. minutes.

While multi-talented And he is well aware senior Malik Washingthat if his team is to pull ton’s status is still up off the win, it must find in the air as he recovers a way to close out Frifrom a lower body injury, day’s game in a much the host Panthers (10-0) better manner than it has bring a balanced offensive throughout the season.

“They’re a great team,” attack with many diverse Brookwood’s Anthony Gorney (4) fills a gap and tackles Parkview’s Cody Brown (7) at the line of scrimmage during Gregory said of Parkview. weapons, including runan Oct. 19 game at Brookwood. (Photo: Craig Cappy) ning back Cody Brown “So we’ve got to find sive line and its potential both offensively and (131-1,156, 19 TDs), a way to win down the season, so we have to pre- the Panthers were quite to control the line of quarterback Jordan Wildefensively,” Godfree pare for it and make sure adept at winning the close stretch. We’ve had some liams (97-141-1, 1,646, scrimmage that concerns said. “They try to grind our kids are locked in and ones, claiming three wins close ones, and we’ve lost some close ones. We’ve 12 TDs) and receiver C.J. Parkview coach Eric God- out (possessions), so we are disciplined and being by a total of 17 points had an interesting year in Daniels (32-471, 5 TDs). free the most. have to try to get threewhere they’re supposed during its pre-Region On the other hand, the that we’ve played some As strong as the Panand-outs (on defense) to be.”

7-AAAAAAA schedule. visiting Eagles (3-7) take thers’ defense has been very good teams with a because they’re going to As different as the two Meanwhile, Collins a different offensive apchance to win the game, behind leading tackler try to keep our offense off teams’ offensive apHill hasn’t been quite as proach with its run-heavy, Kobe Wilson (94 tackbut we didn’t. A lot of the field. In the playoffs, proaches are, it is a differ- successful in games that spread option attack, with les, 6 sacks) and Derrick that was self-inflicted. that’s a concern all the ent contrast that concerns were still in the balance five different individuals … I keep telling our kids Brown (74 tackles), God- time. It’s the best apCollins Hill coach Lenny in the fourth quarter. that we’re 11 points away having tallied at least 210 free knows the longer that proaching to beating us Gregory.

The Eagles were 1-3 from being a 6-4 team. … yards on the season, led unit is off the field and — try to keep our offense Though it has been a in games decided by a

by Isaiah Love (109-844, the high-powered offense off the field. while since Parkview has touchdown or less during That’s our biggest focus 7 TDs) and DeAngelo is on it, the tougher the “They run that wingplayed in a tight game, the regular season, while right now. I the playoffs, everyone has just one Oliver (113-487, 1 TD). task will be for his team. T/option hybrid. It’s a having posted its last they suffered two more But it is the strength of week to fix whatever is“They’re good up front totally different offense six wins by an average losses (to Cobb County the Collins Hill offensues they have.” and that poses problems from what we’ve seen all margin of 40.7 points, powers Marietta and david.friedlander @gwinnettdailypost.com

Blue Devils, Bears garner differing playoff pedigrees

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Central Gwinnett and head coach Todd Wofford, above, haven’t played North Gwinnett since 2014 when the Knights upset the Bulldogs in the playoffs. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

North, Central meet for first time since 2014 upset

By Taylor Denman

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The circumstances surrounding the first-round Class AAAAAAA playoff matchup between Central and North Gwinnett are eerily similar to those surrounding a game between the two teams in 2014.

North Gwinnett was the No. 4-ranked team in Class AAAAAA, facing an unranked and anonymous Central Gwinnett team at home. The Knights went on to upset the Bulldogs 12-9 and moved on to face Newton in the second round.

The Knights had closed out the season in a crowded nine-team region with backto-back wins over Parkview and Berkmar to lock up the region’s last playoff spot. North Gwinnett had two losses, one to a ranked Norcross region opponent and another to North Cobb during non-region games.

The 2014 meeting was the first between the two teams in 15 years. It was the first playoff game for Central Gwinnett since 2006. Central Gwinnett head football coach Todd Wofford holds the same position he did then and said after the game the players, coaches and supporters of the Central Gwinnett program were the only people who truely belived the newcomer Knights could knock off a region champion. But you can’t necessarily

blame anyone for doubting the Knights.

Central had lost its starting quarterback, Eric Forrest, in the fourth quarter of the Knights’ game against Berkmar. First-team all-state wide receiver Major Bellamy was knocked out of the North Gwinnett game with a concussion.

The temperatures were below freezing during the game.

Wofford doesn’t remember the Knights losing hope despite the mounting injuries to its team.

“It was a game where we kept fighting and didn’t get intimidated,” he said.

Backup quarterback Nick Partlow had 66 yards rushing and one TD on 16 carries, while passing for 116 yards and completing 11 of 19 attempts with one interception.

But it was Central’s defense that led the way in the upset. Central sacked North Gwinnett quarterback John Urzua five times. John Stafford intercepted Urzua in North Gwinnett territory to set up a score for Nigel Adams, who rushed for 72 yards on 19 carries, in the third quarter.

Partlow ran for a TD with 7:13 left in the game, and Central held on to win. A North Gwinnett punt with 3:07 left was the last time the Bulldogs held possession as the offense killed the clock and clinched its first playoff win since 2005.

“Adonis Thomas (first-

team all-state linebacker) and the defense played a great game.” Wofford said.

“They were all over from beginning to end.”

No players are left on either team that played a part in that game. A few assistant coaches besides Wofford are still on staff at Central, and the same goes for North.

The Knights made the playoffs back-to-back years after that season and won a first-round game in 2015 against Walton. This is Central’s first playoff appearance since 2016.

Former North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire is now the head coach at Camden County. North Gwinnett had four all-state players on that team. Offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt was a Daily Post Super Six selection and is a current starting offensive lineman at Clemson.

Defensive lineman Anree Saint-Amour was an all-state honorable mention and is a current standout at Georgia Tech.

Wofford and Central Gwinnett know that there’s no relation between a game in 2014 and 2018, but it serves as a reminder that with focus and the right breaks, anything could happen.

“We’re excited to be back in the playoffs,” Wofford said. “It’s good for our program to be back for the fourth time in five years. It’s ironic that we meet up with North four years later.”

It doesn’t take that close of a look at the football teams at Norcross and Mountain View to realize they share some similarities this season as they head into their first-round Class AAAAAAA state playoff matchup.

The Blue Devils (6-4) and Bears (7-3) are both playing solid football of late, both have made a point of making improvements in their respective special teams play and have both worked hard to become more balanced, any of which could factor into a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Blue Devil Stadium.

Of course, Norcross has one advantage on its side — something impossible for Mountain View to match at this stage in its program’s relatively brief history — which is a longer playoff tradition and experience.

“They’re one of the blue bloods of Gwinnett County (football),” Bears coach Rob Kellogg said of Norcross. “(Blue Devil Stadium) is a great place to play, and we’re excited about that challenge.”

Of course, as experienced as he is as Gwinnett’s longest tenured active coach, Norcross’ Keith Maloof knows that history and postseason pedigree will only take a team so far.

Fortunately for him, his Blue Devils appear to be playing their best football of the season of late, having won their last four straight games and five of their last six after struggling out of the gate against a brutal nonRegion 7-AAAAAAA schedule.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean he thinks his team is peaking, and he says it will take his team’s best effort of the season to earn a victory against a Mountain View team that is also riding some momentum into the postseason.

“I still think this team has room to grow,”

Maloof said. “It’s now about winning and moving on, and we’re putting our kids in that mindset.

(Mountain View) is a lot like us. They’ve got a good quarterback and two really good running backs, a good offensive line. …

It’s a big challenge for us, and it all comes down to taking care of the football and to keep moving on.”

The Blue Devils have done a good job lately of taking care of the football offensively behind quarterback Louis Williams (129-199-7, 1,901 yards., 18 TDs) and receivers Isaiah Wilson (37-717, 9 TDs) and Christian Sims (28-499, 7 TDs) and running backs Lance Jackson (97-439, 4 TDs) and Kameryn Jackson (100-416, 6 TDs).

And they’ve also played solid, physical defense behind Christian Wright (140 tackles, 2 sacks, INT) and Tyler Moore (99 tackles, 3 sacks, INT), plus a much-improved kicking game keyed by Kellen Grave de Peralta

(8-9 FG, 30-32 PAT; 35 punts, 32.4 avg.).

But Mountain View has a lot of the save strengths, though the Bears’ offense is more weighted towards the running game led by Davian Criss (194-1,260, 17 TDs), Enoch Walters (76-438, 5 TDs) and dual-threat quarterback Luke Hennebaul (94-633, 3 TDs rushing; 75-1569, 1,132 yards., 10 TDs passing).

The defense has gotten a boost with the return of lineman Jaelin Humphries from an early-season injury to add to a solid unit led by Kai Hill (103 tackles, Jacob Lund (73 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks) and Tyriek Johnson (41 tackles, 3 INTs).

And Kellogg agrees with Maloof on what the biggest key to the game will ultimately be.

“I think our kids believe more now in what we can do,” Kellogg said. “So it’s going to be a tight game.

Whoever can protect the ball better will probably win.”

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UCLA midfielder Jessie Fleming (21) and Duke midfielder Ella Stevens (17), a Grayson grad, look to gain possession in the second half during the NCAA semifinals last season at Orlando City Stadium. (Jonathan Dyer-USA Today Sports)

Stevens, Jones honored by ACC

By Will Hammock will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett’s Ella Stevens and Rachel Jones, both key players on teams bound for the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Tournament, were honored by the Atlantic Coast Conference last week.

Stevens, a junior at Duke, was named to the All-ACC Team for the third straight season.

The Grayson grad, who made the second team, ranks third in the ACC and ninth in the NCAA with 10 assists, including five in league play.

Her 27 career assists rank fourth in school history — 15 off the record total.

Jones, a Collins Hill alum, has made an immediate impact in her first season at North Carolina, earning a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team. She has two goals and four assists, all in the last 11 matches. She started nine of 11 matches during that span for the Tar Heels, who finished as runner-up in the ACC Tournament.

VOLLEYBALL Curry honored by SEC Buford alum Gabby Curry, a sophomore at Kentucky, was named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

Curry averaged 5.17 digs per set, anchoring the Wildcat defense in wins over No. 11 Florida and Ole Miss. Kentucky is now 12-0 in SEC play.

FOOTBALL Auburn players shine in win Three Gwinnett grads on the Auburn football team excelled in last weekend’s 28-24 win over Texas A and M. Greater Atlanta Christian’s Darius Slayton caught eight passes for 107 yards.

Teammate Derrick Brown, a Lanier grad, had four tackles (2 1/2 for losses), a sack, a forced fumble, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. Mill Creek’s Kaleb Kim returned to the Tigers’ starting lineup and earned the line’s secondhighest grade according to Pro Football Focus.

Quick hits Peachtree Ridge grad Connor Heyward had 15 carries for 157 yards and two TDs, including an 80-yard scoring run, in Michigan State’s 24-3 win over Maryland. … North Gwinnett’s Anree SaintAmour had nine tackles (one for loss), an interception, a pass breakup and three quarterback hurries in Georgia Tech’s 38-28 win over North Carolina, earning ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. … Grayson’s Chase Brice completed 6 of 7 passes for 110 yards and three TDs in Clemson’s 77-16 rout of Louisville.

Gwinnett Grads spotlights achievements of past Gwinnett standouts on the college level.

Coaches and parents are urged to send suggestions via email to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com.

A quick look at where to watch former Gwinnett standouts on TV in this week’s college football action: TODAY 7 p.m. — Louisville at Syracuse, ESPN2 Peachtree Ridge’s Malik Staples (No. 31) is a running back, Peachtree Ridge’s Kam Jones (No. 56) is a linebacker, Mill Creek’s Robbie Bell (No. 75) is an offensive lineman and Parkview’s G.G. Robinson (No. 94) is a defensive lineman for Louisville.

Mountain View’s Kielan Whitner (No. 25) is a linebacker for Syracuse.

SATURDAY Noon — TCU at West Virginia, FS1 Norcross’ Ridwan Issahaku (No. 31) is a safety for TCU. Buford’s Tyler Thurmond (No. 70) is an offensive lineman for West Virginia.

Noon — Ohio State at Michigan State, Fox Archer’s Isaiah Pryor (No. 14) is a safety for Ohio State. Peachtree Ridge’s Connor Heyward (No. 11) is a running back for Michigan State.

Noon — Navy at Central Florida, ESPN2 Buford’s Mikey McMorris (No. 5) and Archer’s John Gillis (No. 18) are defensive backs, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Ford Higgins (No. 72) is a center and Mountain View’s Kendel Wright (No. 76) is an offensive tackle for Navy. Shiloh’s Cam Stewart (No. 11) and GAC’s Jonathan Moore (No. 38) are wide receivers for Central Florida.

Noon — South Carolina at Florida, ESPN For South Carolina, Grayson’s Jamyest Williams (No. 21) is a defensive back, Mill Creek’s Joe Thomas (No. 28) is a wide receiver, Grayson’s Daniel Fennell (No. 35) is a defensive lineman, Mill Creek’s Jonathan Gipson (No. 36) is a defensive back, Norcross’ Cole Hanna (No. 47) is a kicker and Archer’s Kobe Smith (No. 95) is a defensive lineman.

Noon — Lafayette at Army, CBS Sports Network GAC’s Jacob Rose (No. 46) and Wesleyan’s Ollis Robinson (No. 58) are linebackers for Lafayette. For Army, South Gwinnett’s Chris Skyers (No. 13) is a defensive back, Shiloh’s Julian McDuffie (No. 22) is a defensive back, Peachtree Ridge’s Wilson Catoe (No. 48) is a linebacker, Grayson’s Jake Killian (No. 49) is a linebacker, Buford’s Dean Powell (No. 67) is an offensive lineman, Loganville resident J.D. Mote (No. 80) is a punter and South Gwinnett’s Mackay Phillips (No. 96) is a defensive lineman.

Noon — Vanderbilt at Missouri, SEC Network Mountain View’s Johnathan Stewart (No. 73) and Greater Atlanta Christian’s Devin Cochran (No. 77) are offensive linemen, Norcross’ Jared Pinkney (No. 80) is a tight end and Shiloh’s Darion DeBrossard (No. 96) is a defensive lineman for Vandy. Central Gwinnett’s Khmari Thompson (No. 1) and North Gwinnett’s Nate Brown (No. 7) are wide receivers for Missouri.

Noon — Ole Miss at Texas A and M, CBS Archer’s Donta Evans (No. 35) is a linebacker and Grayson’s Tony Gray (No. 78) is an offensive lineman for Ole Miss.

Noon — Illinois at Nebraska, Big Ten Network Norcross’ A.J. Bush (No. 1) is a quarterback for Illinois. Grayson’s Mohamed Barry (No. 7) is a linebacker, Buford’s Tre Neal (No. 14) is a defensive back and Grayson’s Breon Dixon (No. 34) is a linebacker for Nebraska.

Noon — Kansas at Kansas State, Fox Sports Southeast Grayson’s JaQuay Lane (No. 4) is a wide receiver for Kansas State.

Noon — Maryland at Indiana, Big Ten Network Buford’s T.D. Roof (No. 45) is a linebacker and Parkview’s Miles Marshall (No. 80) is a wide receiver for Indiana.

12:20 p.m. — North Carolina at Duke, WUPA For UNC, North Gwinnett’s Cade

Fortin (No. 6) is a quarterback, Buford’s Bryson Richardson (No. 6) is a defensive back, Collins Hill’s Tomon Fox (No. 12) is a defensive end, South Gwinnett’s Malik Robinson (No. 24) is a linebacker, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Trey Morrison (No. 27) is a defensive back, Buford’s Nick Polino (No. 58) is an offensive guard and Archer’s Joshua Ezeudu (No. 75) is an offensive lineman. For Duke, Shiloh’s Jeremy McDuffie (No. 9) is a safety, Grayson’s Jordan Hayes (No. 13) is a safety, Archer’s Dylan Singleton (No. 16) is a safety, Buford’s Josh Blackwell (No. 31) is a cornerback, Mill Creek’s Shaka Heyward (No. 42) is a linebacker, Grayson’s Will Taylor (No. 55) is a center, Grayson’s John Taylor (No. 57) is a long snapper, Collins Hill’s Christian Harris (No. 70) is an offensive tackle, Brookwood’s Casey Holman (No. 78) is an offensive lineman and North Gwinnett’s Drew Jordan (No. 86) is a defensive end.

3 p.m. — Liberty at Virginia, Fox Sports South Peachtree Ridge’s Jordan Ellis (No. 1) is a running back, Collins Hill’s Robert Snyder (No. 22) is a linebacker, Wesleyan’s Jordan Mack (No. 37) is a linebacker, Collins Hill’s T.C. Harrison (No. 57) is a linebacker and Mill Creek’s Tyler Fannin (No. 63) is a center for Virginia.

3:30 p.m. — Mississippi State at Alabama, CBS South Gwinnett’s Stephen Adegoke (No. 19) is a safety and Norcross’ Nathan Swanson (No. 39) is a snapper for Mississippi State.

3:30 p.m. — Michigan at Rutgers, Big Ten N etwork Buford’s Christian Turner (No. 41) is a running back for Michigan.

3:30 p.m. — Kentucky at Tennessee, SEC Network Peachtree Ridge’s Blake Best (No. 53) is a snapper and Archer’s E.J. Price (No. 72) is an offensive tackle for Kentucky. Peachtree Ridge’s Nigel Warrior (No. 18), Greater Atlanta Christian’s Micah Abernathy (No. 22) and Peachtree Ridge’s Baylen Buchanan (No. 28) are defensive backs, Buford’s Austin Smith (No. 30) is a linebacker and Wesleyan’s Grant Frerking (No. 38) is a wide receiver for Tennessee.

3:30 p.m. — Northwestern at Iowa, Fox Buford’s Steven Reese (No. 23) is a wide receiver, Grayson’s Jaylen Rivers (No. 31) is a linebacker, Buford’s Chee Anyanwu (No. 34) is a linebacker and Brookwood’s Jesse Brown (No. 36) is a running back for Northwestern.

North Gwinnett’s Jayden McDonald (No. 25) is a linebacker for Iowa.

3:30 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh, ESPNU Collins Hill’s Emmanuel Belmar (No. 40) is a defensive lineman and Mill Creek’s John Harris (No. 57) is an offensive lineman for Virginia Tech.

3:30 p.m. — Purdue at Minnesota, ESPN2 Lanier’s Tario Fuller (No. 25) is a running back, Collins Hill’s Evan Anderson (No. 28) is a running back, Dacula’s Allen Daniels (No. 62) is a defensive tackle, South Gwinnett’s Dennis Edwards (No. 64) is an offensive lineman and Peachtree Ridge’s Payne Durham (No. 87) is a tight end for Purdue. South Gwinnett’s Terell Smith (No. 4) is a defensive back and South Gwinnett’s Abi Okonji (No. 94) is a defensive lineman for Minnesota.

4 p.m. — East Carolina at Tulane, ESPN News Central Gwinnett’s Michael Witherspoon (No. 2) is a defensive back for East Carolina. Shiloh’s Cameron Sample (No. 55) is a defensive end for Tulane.

7 p.m. — Auburn at Georgia, ESPN Lanier’s Derrick Brown (No. 5) is a defensive lineman, Brookwood’s Matthew Hill (No. 19) is a wide receiver, Mill Creek’s Kaleb Kim (No. 54) is a center and Greater Atlanta Christian’s Darius Slayton (No. 81) is a wide receiver for Auburn. For UGA, Grayson’s DeAngelo Gibbs (No. 8) is a defensive

back, Buford’s Isaac Nauta (No. 18) is a tight end, Peachtree Ridge’s Jaylen Johnson (No. 32) is a wide receiver, Norcross’ Robert Beal (No. 33) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Nick Moore (No. 43) is a snapper, North Gwinnett’s Payne Walker (No. 47) is a snapper, North Gwinnett’s Warren Ericson (No. 50) is an offensive lineman, Norcross’ Jake Camarda (No. 90) is a kicker and punter, Shiloh’s Kolby Wyatt (No. 91) is a defensive lineman, Grayson’s Justin Young (No. 92) is a defensive end and Greater Atlanta Christian’s Brooks Buce (No. 97) is a kicker.

7 p.m. — Miami (Fla.) at Georgia Tech, ESPN2 Central Gwinnett’s Jarren Williams (No. 15) is a quarterback and Peachtree Ridge’s Tyler Murphy (No. 32) is a defensive back for Miami. For Tech, Parkview’s Christian Malloy (No. 11) is a running back, Norcross’ Clinton Lynch (No. 22) is a running back, Buford’s David Curry (No. 32) is a defensive back, Norcross’ Jarett Cole (No. 35) is a defensive back, Mill Creek’s Brenton King (No. 37) is a kicker, Grayson’s Austin Nash (No. 39) is a running back, Norcross’ Dameon Williams (No. 39) is a defensive back, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Tyler Cooksey (No. 43) is a linebacker, Buford’s Xavier Gantt (No. 46) is a running back, Dacula’s Jakob Brashear (No. 49) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Bailey Ivemeyer (No. 62) is an offensive lineman, Mountain View’s Malachi Carter (No. 81) is a wide receiver, Buford’s Alan Bussoletti (No. 85) is a wide receiver, Dacula’s T.K. Chimedza (No. 93) is a defensive lineman, North Gwinnett’s Anree Saint-Amour (No. 94) is a defensive lineman and Grayson’s Chris Martin (No. 96) is a defensive lineman.

7 p.m. — South Florida at Cincinnati, ESPNU South Gwinnett’s Armon Williams (No. 97) is a defensive lineman for South Florida. Norcross’ Kevin Mouhon (No. 48) is a defensive end for Cincinnati.

7:30 p.m. — Florida State at Notre Dame, NBC Central Gwinnett’s Adonis Thomas (No. 22) is a linebacker, Buford’s Anthony Grant (No. 24) is a running back, Brookwood’s Leonard Warner (No. 35) is a linebacker and South Gwinnett’s Robert Cooper (No. 91) is a defensive lineman for FSU. Wesleyan’s Tommy Tremble (No. 24) is a tight end and Brookwood’s Keenan Sweeney (No. 33) is a running back for Notre Dame.

7:30 p.m. — LSU at Arkansas, SEC Network Lanier’s Tyler Taylor (No. 24) is a linebacker and Buford’s Blake Ferguson (No. 50) is a snapper for LSU. 8 p.m. — Clemson at Boston College, ABC Grayson’s Chase Brice (No. 7) is a quarterback, South Gwinnett’s Justin Mascoll (No. 17) is a defensive end, Greater Atlanta Christian’s Kyler McMichael (No. 21) is a cornerback, Parkview’s John Boyd (No. 46) is a linebacker and North Gwinnett’s Mitch Hyatt (No. 75) is an offensive tackle for Clemson. Suwanee resident Will Harris (No. 8) is a defensive back, Duluth resident Max Richardson (No. 14) is a linebacker and Grayson’s Bryce Morais (No. 90) is a defensive lineman for Boston College.

10:30 p.m. — California at USC, ESPN Collins Hill’s Chris Palmer (No. 98) is a noseguard for Cal. North Gwinnett’s Josh Imatorbhebhe (No. 17) is a wide receiver and North Gwinnett’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe (No. 88) is a tight end for USC. 10:30 p.m. — UNLV at San Diego State, ESPN2 Peachtree Ridge’s Evan Pantels (No. 30) is a kicker and Norcross’ Shelton Zeon III (No. 87) is a tight end for UNLV. 10:30 p.m. — Colorado State at Nevada, ESPNU Grayson’s Ellison Hubbard (No. 98) is a defensive lineman for Colorado State.

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Atlanta’s 1-4 start is a distant memory thanks to a three-game winning streak and an offense that is clicking on all cylinders.

Cleveland’s 2-2-1 start is also a distant memory.

A four-game losing streak, dysfunction in the coaching ranks and injuries can quickly derail a season.

Sounds familiar on the shores of Lake Erie where the Falcons (4-4), looking to climb above .500 for the first time this season, play the Browns (2-6-1) on Sunday.

Head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Matt Ryan have righted the ship after the disastrous start. The Falcons are scoring points in bunches, averaging 28.5 per game. Ryan leads the league’s second-ranked passing attack, averaging 320.1 yards per outing.

Julio Jones remains one of the best wide receivers in the game (60 receptions, 933 yards), and he finally cracked the end zone last week for his first touchdown this year.

Calvin Ridley has had a breakout season. The former Alabama star has seven touchdowns but is question-

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands the ball off to Tevin Coleman during against the New York Giants on Oct. 22.

(Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

able with a head injury.

Running back Tevin Coleman has scored in three straight games and in five of the past six road games.

And the maestro of it all, Ryan, is playing some of the best football of his 11-year career. He’s completed 213 of 301 attempts for 2,685 yards, 19 touchdowns and only three interceptions.

“One of the things that I really admire about him is his consistency, and that is not a sexy word, because it isn’t earned overnight and you have to put it in over and over again,” Quinn

told reporters. “I wish you guys could come to practice and see all the work he puts in on the practice field, all the way through to the games.”

The Browns’ defense Ryan will face on Sunday is in trouble having been decimated by injuries, a problem the Falcons have faced on their own defense.

Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey and cornerback E.J. Gaines were placed on injured reserve Wednesday. The overall No. 4 pick in this year’s draft, cornerback Denzel Ward (hip) also was injured and his status for Sunday’s

game remains in limbo.

Interim head coach Greg Williams won’t be asking for any sympathy.

“Getting back to the basics on a few things, especially with a young team,” Williams told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Getting back to the basics and do not forget how important that is with guys that need as much time on task at this fast level of football with not a lot of experience.”

There is help on the way with Pro Bowl linebacker Joe Schobert and free safety Damarious Randall being cleared after missing the past few games.

Help is on the way for Atlanta, as well, which has only 17 quarterback sacks this season. The Falcons signed linebacker Bruce Irvin, reuniting the former Seahawks and Raiders star with Quinn, his defensive coordinator in Seattle.

With the Raiders this season, he recorded three sacks.

“Man it’s time! You can’t put a price on the chance for me to play for my people and city! It’s bigger than money!” the 31-year-old tweeted.

it close and finished with four saves as well.

Jessica McDonald The U.S. is 17-0-2 this year and 24-0-3 since July scored her first interna2017. The Americans will tional goal, and Alyssa try to end 2018 undefeated Naeher made four saves to lead the U.S. women’s when they play the Scottish national team Tuesday national team to a 1-0 victory over host Portugal in Paisley, Scotland.

Portugal has lost all in a friendly Thursday in seven games vs. the U.S., Lisbon.

It was the 500th victory although this was the first in program history against meeting since 2001.

The Americans are 65 losses and 74 ties.

McDonald, whose only coming off the CONCACAF Women’s Chamother appearance for the pionship in which they U.S. came against Rowent 5-0-0 to qualify for mania on Nov. 10, 2016, the 2019 Women’s World gave the Americans the Cup in France, where they only goal they needed in will enter as the defending the 42nd minute. champions.

Her initial shot off a The top-ranked Americross from Crystal Dunn cans got off to a slow start was saved by Patricia against the No. 33 team in Morais, but the rebound deflected off a Portuguese the world before McDonald player straight to McDon- almost put the U.S. ahead in the 34th minute. Howevald, who plays for the er, her shot from the center North Carolina Courage of the box was off target. in the National Women’s Five minutes later, PorSoccer League. tugal’s Vanessa Marques Morais made a clutch missed a header to the left save on Alex Morgan in of goal. the 73rd minute to keep

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Mill Creek’s Cassidy commits to play softball at Georgia Tech

Mill Creek senior Meghan Cassidy announced her commitment to the Georgia Tech softball program Wednesday night.

The middle infielder helped the Hawks to a state runner-up finish and the Region 6-AAAAAAA championship as a senior.

Old Suwanee Christian sweeps cross country state titles

Old Suwanee Christian swept the varsity team titles recent Georgia Christian Athletic Association state championships.

Both the boys and girls program have won state titles regularly in recent seasons, but this is the school’s first title sweep since 2010.

“We have had a history of successful cross country teams here at Old Suwanee, but it seemed like every year the girls won the title the boys didn’t, and every year the boys won the title the girls didn’t,” Old Suwanee cross country coach Joshua Gillespie said. “It feels great to get them both in the same year.”

The varsity boys team repeated its 2017 state championship with a talented lineup that returned four of the team’s top five runners from last season.

Junior David Mora won the state title with a time of 18 minutes, 3 seconds, and freshman Seth Campbell was third in 18:12. The Conquerors continued to dominate the rest of the field by placing their top six runners in the top 15. Their team score of 34 was well ahead of the 71 posted by runner-up Friendship Christian of Suwanee.

“Going into the season we knew it was ours to win, but the guys continued to work every week and improve on their performances every meet,” Gillespie said.

In the varsity girls race, Old Suwanee won their sixth GCAA cross country state championship in the past nine years. Led by Sara Serban’s third-place finish, Regan Reed’s fourth-place finish and senior Marissa Rogers’ fifth-place finish, the Conquerors cruised by the rest of the field with a team score of 28. Grace Christian of Fayetteville was second at 96.

Old Suwanee’s girls were motivated by a disappointing finish last year, losing by one point to Covenant Christian of Cumming.

“Marissa Rogers has been running cross country for us since she was in fifth grade, and it was great to send her off with a state championship and a fifth-place overall finish,” Gillespie said.

Gowens, Davidson win state crowns in mountain biking

Gwinnett cyclists excelled Sunday in the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League’s Mountain Bike State Championships at Dauset Trails.

North Gwinnett sophomore Lily Gowens won the varsity girls state championship, earning the third state title of her young cycling career. She won the 2016 title in the freshman division and the 2017 crown in junior varsity.

Mill Creek, which was second in the team standings, got an individual state championship in the varsity boys division from senior William Davidson.

Buford freshman R.J. Mazurek won the junior varsity boys state title.

Over 850 other middle and high school students on 55 teams from across the state of Georgia and upstate South Carolina competed in the 2018 Georgia Peach State Championship Race. In just five seasons, the Georgia League has trained 2,200 student-athletes and over 1,300 coaches through its Mountain Bike Youth Development programs.

Brookwood grad Zimmerman called up for USMNT friendlies

Los Angeles Football Club defender and Brookwood High School graduate Walker Zimmerman was announced as part of the 28-man roster for two upcoming exhibition matches for the U.S. Men’s National Team.

The USMNT will play two friendly matches this month against England and Italy. Zimmerman is one of 10 defenders receiving a call up.

Zimmerman has three caps and one goal in his professional international soccer career.

Powell, Cranston named runners of the week

Mill Creek’s Kelsey Powell and Shiloh’s Robert Cranston were named Gwinnett runners of the week by the county’s cross country coaches.

Powell placed 33rd at last weekend’s Class AAAAAAA state meet with a time of 20 minutes, 30 seconds, helping her team to seventh place.

Cranston was 17th in the AAAAAAA championship race with a time of 17:00, pushing Shiloh into the top 20 at 17th overall.

Bruins recall Koppanen, Greenberg signed by Gladiators

The Boston Bruins recalled forward Joona Koppanen from his loan to the Providence Bruins and the Atlanta Gladiators signed forward Justin Greenberg to a standard professional contract Thursday.

Koppanen, 20, has appeared in seven games for the Gladiators with one assist this season. The native of Finland returns to the AHL where he had two goals in 10 games for the P-Bruins at the end of last year. The 6-foot-5, 192-pound forward has spent his whole career prior to coming over to North America last season in various levels of professional and junior hockey in Finland.

Greenberg, 24, returns to Atlanta after attending training camp with the team. The Dallas native leads the SPHL in scoring so far this season with 10 points in five games for Peoria. The 5-foot-8, 172-pound forward had 36 points in 35 games last season with the Rivermen. Prior to turning pro at the start of the 201718 season, Greenburg put up 29 points in 127 games at the University of Miami (Ohio). Greenberg helped the NAHL’s Texas Tornado to the Robertson Cup championship in 2011-12. He is expected to make his ECHL debut Friday in Norfolk.

Two other forwards have left Atlanta as well. Carl Persson and Tyler Moy both opted to go play in Sweden and Switzerland, respectively. They were contracts of the Nashville Predators.

— From staff reports

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Former Mustang goalie remembered for positivity, humor

brought in enough money to buy the family a handicap-accessible van.

More donations helped the Sharpnacks into a more A diving accident in wheelchair-friendly, Lil1989 altered the course of burn home, where Patti and Steve Sharpnack’s life, but Steve still lived. he didn’t let it hold him Viger said Sharpnack back. had endured a series of Friends and family are health issues over the past mourning this week after five years related to pneuSharpnack, rendered a monia, a major concern for quadriplegic by the acciquadriplegics. dent when he was just 15, “Over a five-year time passed away Tuesday from period, it really weakened an extended illness. Sharphis immune system,” the nack was once a promising coach said. “But like evgoalkeeper who played at Meadowcreek High, where Steve Sharpnack, middle, surrounded by friends in 2012 erything else in life, he was at Meadowcreek’s Class of 1992 reunion. (Special Photo) a fighter. He always mainhe was the only freshman tained a positive outlook. on Gwinnett’s all-county Basically, I can say he was team in 1989. companies. He pretty much Parkview, Berkmar and my hero. I kept in contact His playing career ended lived a normal life as best Shiloh. with him from the day on Memorial Day weekend as he could. We’d go out to “Steve was our goalhe was injured to his last — May 27, 1989 — when lunch together. We went to keeper and he was allhospital visit. It’s amazing Sharpnack broke his neck movies together. We went county first team as a to me how positive he was, diving off a mini-tramto ball games together, freshman, which is pretty how he kept his sense of poline into a 4-feet deep, whether it was Atlanta hard to do,” said Viger, humor, joking around. It above-ground swimming United or Atlanta Braves. who retired this year after pool.

“His mother, Patti, she’s 40 years as a soccer coach. takes a very special person He emerged from the pretty much a saint. She “He had a great work ethic. to accept being a quadriplegic.” tragedy with more positiv- was his caregiver his entire He was very skillful. The Friends flooded social ity than can be expected, life, especially after he had thing I remember the most media this week with their his friends said, and he the accident that paralyzed about him was his heart. thoughts and memories of enjoyed a successful life, him. She’s been at his side He hated to lose. He was Sharpnack. working in architectural his entire life. He and mom a great team leader. … I “I’m sad to say that my drafting and networking. his raised a couple of gold- definitely could say that “You never know how en retrievers. He was a dog by the time he would have friend Steve passed away (Tuesday),” Mark Petrucci, people are going to react lover like me. They would been a senior he could when they wake up and climb up on his chest. … have played at a Division I Sharpnack’s friend, posted on Facebook. “I am heartthey find out they’re a Steve has left us, but he college.” broken because he was an quadriplegic, but his acwill never be forgotten. I Shortly after the acamazing person. Living in ceptance and his attitude loved him like a son.” cident, Viger organized a a chair for most of his life were superior,” said Billy Sharpnack’s story made game between Berkmar Viger, Sharpnack’s coach substantial headlines in and Meadowcreek to raise was more challenging than many will ever know but at Meadowcreek and a Gwinnett, coming on the money for Sharpnack’s lifelong friend. “It stayed heels of his impressive de- medical care. Ricky Wolff he did; he didn’t let that stop him. I know he is no that way throughout his but high school season. He pulled together a team of longer in pain and likely life. He maintained a allowed only 11 goals in Meadowcreek players, back to playing soccer, a good sense of humor. He 12 games for the fledgling while Harry Sharpnack, sport he loved.” was realistic about his but competitive MeadowSteve’s older brother Plans for a memorial limitations. He held jobs in creek soccer program that who played at Berkmar, drafting that he was able to battled more established rounded up a squad of Pa- service for Sharpnack have not been announced. do for a couple of different powers like Brookwood, triots for the event, which

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Grizzlies host conference tourney By cHristine troyke

there’s a dozen different players with goals this season, making it difficult At Grizzlies Soccer on opposing defenses.

Complex, Lawrenceville The Georgia Gwinnett “This is probably our Men College men open their deepest roster,” DeCou Today’s semifinals 5 p.m. — Bellevue (Neb.) conference soccer tournasaid. “There’s not one guy vs. Talladege (Ala.) ment against the team that to stop. Part of the reason 8 p.m. — GGC vs. upset them in last year’s we don’t have obscene Waldorf (Iowa) Association of Independent numbers is the strength Women Institutions final. of our schedule. It’s not Today’s semifinals Both the men and like Senior Night with 11 11 a.m. — GGC vs. women host the A.I.I. goals, but every night it’s Washington Adventist tournament starting today. been someone different 2 p.m. — Viterbo (Wis.) The No. 7-ranked women stepping up.” vs. Bellevue (Neb.) play Washington Adventist The women also come University (Md.) at 11 a.m. into the conference tournaand the men face Waldorf that our big-time players ment on a high note. Their University in the nightcap are playing like big-time overtime win against the at 8 p.m. players. We’re clicking No. 1 team in the nation, “We want a little bit of on all cylinders. We’re William Carey, capped the revenge, but in the end, performing the way we felt regular season schedule what we really want to do is like we could all year. No and vaulted the Grizzlies get to the final,” men’s head one wins a championship into the top 10 for the first coach Steve DeCou said. in September. time.

The Grizzlies (9-5-1) “Yeah, we’ve had some GGC (14-3) also defeated are riding a five-match losses, but we’re battle No. 17 University of Mobile winning streak into the tested. Now we have to (Ala.) 3-2 last Saturday tournament following a 1-0 deal with what tournament and No. 10-ranked Lindsey win over Montreat College soccer brings. The message Wilson College (Ky.) 2-1 on Monday. Waldorf (8-8- this week has been play on Oct. 19. Their 14 wins 1) had a tough stretch in the game, don’t play the match a program record for September, but has turned occasion.” the regular season. it around in the last three GGC is led by sopho“My confidence is in weeks. more Toni Tiente’s seven the fact that we are led “If there’s a time to get goals and 22 points. Sagi by 14 speculator seniors hot, now is it,” DeCou said. Hirsch has dished out 10 who have been through the “What I like right now is assists. But after those two, battles,” head coach Mike

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Giuliano said.

The Grizzlies are walking a line between being confident after knocking off the top-ranked team and not getting swept up in the hype.

“You just don’t ever know in the playoffs,” Giuliano said. “People play differently, just like last year when we played Viterbo (who is in the other semifinal). You have to have great respect for anyone facing elimination — as we both are.”

Freshman Victoria Bischof leads GGC’s attack with eight goals and 21 points. She is followed closely by Lauren Moss and Joy Mertzig, who each have seven goals and 20 points for the Grizzlies.

Caitlin Berry and Stina Andersson are further threats with six goals each and Berry has five assists for 17 total points this season.

The defense has yielded just 14 goals all season.

In the other semifinal, at 2 p.m. today, Viterbo (Wis.) plays Bellevue (Neb.). The winners meet for the A.I.I. title at 4 p.m Saturday.

Only Logano locked in for playoff final four ship 4 that will ultimately vie for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup DAYTONA BEACH, championship at HomeFla. — Great anticipation stead-Miami Speedway on and high drama character- Nov. 18. ize Sunday’s all-important A major penalty this Can-Am 500 at the newly week for the No. 4 Stewrenovated ISM Raceway art-Haas Racing team ne(2:30 p.m., NBC). gated Kevin Harvick’s win Three of the final four at Texas Motor Speedway Playoff positions are still last weekend in counting up for grabs as the Monster toward the championEnergy NASCAR Cup ship race eligibility. And Series breaks in the newa 40-point penalty means look one-mile oval that has the nine-time ISM Racehistorically produced all way winner goes from an the excitement you’d exautomatic championship pect for such an important berth to falling to fourth championship setup. place in the standings — a Only Team Penske’s mere three points up on Joey Logano has secured a fifth place Kurt Busch. position in the ChampionRegular season chamBy Holly cain

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pion Kyle Busch leads the standings by three points over defending Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr.. Harvick is next — 22 points below Truex and three ahead of Kurt Busch.

Chase Elliott (-17 points), Aric Almirola (-35) and Clint Bowyer (-51) round out the drivers still championship-eligible.

A victory by any of those seven drivers is an automatic ticket to the Homestead finale. The two highest-ranked drivers in the points standings will take that third and fourth spot. If no one among the championship eight wins, then the championship standings will determine

three of the four drivers advancing to Homestead.

Traditionally, the Phoenix oval has been Harvick’s playground.

He has nine Cup victories there, including one just this spring. He is the last driver to sweep a season at Phoenix, doing so in 2014 — the year he won the Cup championship.

The track’s reconfiguration, which debuts this weekend, could be the ultimate wild card, however.

The start/finish line is now located just beyond what used to be Turn 2, in front of the new main grandstands. The former Turns 1 and 2 are now Turns 3 and 4, and vice versa.

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If ever there was a perfect illustration of just how difficult postseason football is supposed to be, it is Dacula’s firstround game of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs against Northgate.

The Falcons (8-2) are not only playing some of their best football thus far, having won seven straight games after a 1-2 start

against their usual stout non-region schedule, they also broke into the Georgia Sports Writers Association’s state rankings at No. 9.

Their reward is an opener today at 7:30 p.m. against a Northgate team that appears much better than its 6-4 record.

Despite having a fourgame winning streak snapped with a 30-29 loss to Mays in the regular season finale last week, the Vikings are still dangerous.

That especially goes for a wing-T offense filled with weapons like running back Cameron Cruver (1,369 yards, 17 TDs) and quarterback Isaac Corbitt.

“The biggest thing for us is that (Northgate is) a wing-T team,” Dacula coach Clint Jenkins said. “We were lucky to see a little bit of that last week (against Winder-Barrow), but they do a good job with theirs.

They’ll formation you to death and do a good job of executing, so we’ll have to

be really disciplined.”

Jenkins and his crew feel confident about matching up physically with Northgate, and with good reason.

Running back Trenton Jones (158-1,060, 12 TDs) and quarterback Jarrett Jenkins (119-191-5, 1,533 yards, 16 TDs) have combined with a strong offensive line to create a well-balanced attack.

And the Falcons’ defense has been quite athletic, physical and disciplined behind standouts like major

college prospect Jalen Perry (18 tackles, 2 INTs) and linebacker Sean McDaniel (95 tackles, 11 TFLs).

But one thing Dacula must improve upon is keeping up its intensity for the full 48 minutes.

Twice in the last four weeks, the Falcons have built up big leads, only to let their opponents nearly all the way back into the game, allowing 21 points in the second half to both Apalahcee and Winder-Barrow.

That is something

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as a freshman. His younger brother, Josh, is a middle schoolThe staff makes its predictions for this week’s prep football winners er playing football, basketball and lacrosse.

In some ways, Kavel has made the best of the difficult hand he has been dealt. Kavel was an experienced diamond on a team WILL CHRISTINE DAVID TAYLOR SCOTT KATHY of unpolished underclassmen at HAMMOCK TROYKE FRIEDLANDER DENMAN SMITH SISCO* Wesleyan. While the Wolves’ goals are still in front of them Brookwood Mill Creek Mill Creek Mill Creek Mill Creek Mill Creek Mill Creek before a first-round state playoff at Mill Creek matchup against Tattnall Square, this season is also about the Central Gwinnett North North North North North North progression of young players at North Gwinnett such as freshman quarterback Collins Hill J.C. French.

Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview at Parkview “That’s not how a senior wants to go out, being part of a small Forsyth Central Archer Archer Archer Archer Archer Archer senior class and a huge number at Archer of young, but talented players, on a team that’s not expected Mountain View Norcross Norcross Norcross Mtn. View Norcross Mtn. View to do much in 2018,” Pridgen at Norcross said. “I understand that, and he’s South Forsyth refused to allow that to be the Grayson Grayson Grayson Grayson Grayson Grayson at Grayson case. We took some licks early against a tough nonregion schedSouth Gwinnett ule, but have won six of our last Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton at Milton seven and feel really good about where we are heading into the Mays at Mays Mays Lanier Mays Mays Mays playoffs.”

Lanier It’s also not hard for Kavel to stay focused on football when Northgate Dacula Dacula Dacula Dacula Dacula Dacula there’s still more to accomplish. at Dacula While his teammates are in basMiller Grove ketball practice, Kavel is set on Buford Buford Buford Buford Buford Buford at Buford his football ambitions. “(Coach Adam Griffin) in the North Murray GAC GAC GAC GAC GAC GAC past has always been encouragat GAC ing of the football team,” Kavel said. “He normally gives us some Tattnall Square Wesleyan Wesleyan Wesleyan Wesleyan Wesleyan Wesleyan time, when we finish football, to at Wesleyan get into basketball — a couple of Hebron at days. I’m definitely focused on Hebron Hebron Hebron Mount Paran Hebron Mount Paran Mount Paran football.”

This basketball season, Griffin Last week (overall) 13-2 (141-26) 12-3 (137-30) 13-2 (133-34) 12-3 (130-37) 12-3 (131-36) 13-2 (122-45) will look for Kavel to be more aggressive than he’s been as a *This week’s guest picker is Kathy Sisco, administrative assistant director of athletics at Greater Atlanta Christian. sophomore and junior on varsity.

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Kavel was typically Wesleyan’s second or third scorer last season to have the opportunity to be and played behind a massive se- to take the reins. points any time he wants to. nior class during his sophomore “For us, what I’m excited aggressive all the time,” GrifBecause he’s so laid back, he season. Now it’s time for Kavel about this year is he’s going fin said. “The kid can score 20 goes with the flow, he never had

Jenkins knows his team cannot allow to happen should it gain a substantial lead against a more-skilled Northgate team.

“It’s happened to us a couple of times,” Jenkins said. “So finishing the game is something we’ve been preaching all week. If you don’t put people away, you’re setting yourself up for a hard fight. The bottom line is we’ve got to get a hat on a hat up front and give our skill guys a chance to do something.”

to. Now, I’m looking forward to him being in a situation when he says, ‘I know can score when I want to, but now they need me to score.’ Now it’s going to be, ‘Hey buddy, we need that every night.’”

Wesleyan’s football team might rely on Kavel to make a long playoff run, the way Wesleyan has leaned on him during points over the season. Against Strong Rock, a region opponent Wesleyan crucially needed to beat to ensure a home playoff game, Kavel scored on an interception and kickoff and was inches from scoring on offense.

Not many athletes can claim to come that close to scoring in all three phases during one game.

“Growing up, I was a quarterback, I really put a lot of work in at quarterback,” he said. “Sophomore year, I could help the team out as a receiver and defensive back. … I definitely see spots for rest when I can get it between plays. We’re well conditioned here, and I’ve always taken pride in my conditioning.”

Wesleyan’s football coaches are looking for opportunities for Kavel to play in college. He has an offer from Army and will spend the weekend at Georgia Tech. He fits the mold of a Power Five walk-on or an FCS scholarship player. His grades won’t limit his opportunities, either.

College may also find something attractive about an athlete able to excel in whatever he tries and still keeping the grades to maintain good standing with a rigorous academic environment at Wesleyan.

“Maybe he’s a throwback to a kid in the ’90s and ’80s who played everything,” Pridgen said. “He does everything, plays both sides of the ball and special teams, he plays three sports. He probably loves ’80s Def Leppard, too. It just seems like he’s a throwback kind of kid.”

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p.m. The current Comprehensive Plan is available for review in Duluth’s Department of Planning and Development, Monday-Friday from 8:00am–5:00pm, online at www.duluthga.net, or by calling (770)476-1790.

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The above scooter was initially removed from The Commons at Briarwood Park located at 3510 Buford Highway in Atlanta, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-3811140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The motorcycle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. 928-574181, 11/2,9,16

NOTICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST An application for an alcohol beverage permit to serve beer, wine and distilled spirits has been filed with the City of Norcross Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit: Application / owner Navneet Mohan Registered agent Nav Kamal Business Name: Club Miami LLC Location: 2077 BEAVER RUN ROAD NORCROSS, GA 30071 9 0 4 - 5 7 0 6 0 0 , 10/12,17,19,24,26,31,11/2 7,9,14

PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DULUTH, GEORGIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the public that the City of Duluth is updating its Comprehensive Plan.

All interested parties are invited to attend a steering committee meeting on the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan update in the Community Room at Duluth’s City Hall, 3167 Main Street, on November 15, 2018 at 5:30 p

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE 2005 PT Cruiser 3C8FY58B95T528117 The above vehicle was left for diagnostics and/or repair and is presently located at Tran’s Auto Repair, 4757 Buford Hwy, Norcross, Ga 30071. The vehicle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A.40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed by owner or lien holder within 10 days of this notice.

This notice is given pursuant to Georgia law.

928-574186, 11/2,9 STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE INC. 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE NORCROSS, GA 30071 PHONE: 770-381-1140 FAX: 770-935-9651 ABANDONED VEHICLES: RE: Tractor Axle SERIAL # NONE LICENSE PLATE NO. NO TAG COLOR BLACK TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above item was initially removed from Highway 316 Westbound And Interstate 85 Southbound in Duluth, Georgia. It is presently located at 770-381-1140 at 2775 Simpson Circle in Norcross, Georgia, in possession of Statewide Wrecker Service, Inc. Attempts to locate the owner have been unsuccessful. The item is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. This notice is given pursuant to Georgia Law. RE: 2011 Bashan Scooter VIN LHJTLBBNXBB001656 LICENSE PLATE NO. No Tag COLOR Red TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: T

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 4131 ARCADIA IND. CIRCLE LILBURN, GA 30047 Month, Day, Year: 10/29/2018 at Time: 4:00 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER / NTEZT14R238001892 929-574442, 11/7, 9

Please Recycle This Newspaper NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Eagle Towing, located at 115 Arcado Rd. , Lilburn , GA , 30047 , 770-279-1646. Monday November 19th , 2018 @ 10:00 am. The following vehicles, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5 as follows: 2010 Dodge Charger VIN:2B3CA3CV2AH202081 NO TAG 929-574850, 11/9,16

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE South East Transportation - 4138 Arcadia Industrial Circle, Lilburn GA 30047 will hold an auction on November 21, 2018 at 11am. for the following vehicle: 200 Toyota 4 Runner VIN: JT3GM84R4Y0059708

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2013 Nissan Altima 1N4AL3AP7DN492260 2007 Chevrolet Express 1GCGG25V071222469 2011 Toyota Camry 4T4BF3EK8BR209289

Toyota Camry VIN: 4T1BG22K3X420753

2003 Honda Accord 1HGCM56333A047247

2010 ZHEJANG JONARY MOTORCYCLE VIN# L8YTDNPATAY0A0237

1997 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR05YXVW119398

929-574738, 11/9,16 THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 17, 2018. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 17 NOVEMBRE 2018 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www. swsatlanta.com 2006 Chevrolet Aveo KL1TG66616B669745 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDS13S472204031 2006 Ford Fusion 3FAFP07196R189783 2002 Ford Taurus 1FAHP56S52G116685 2009 Infiniti G37 JNKCV61E69M301873 2012 Jonway 150cc Eagle Scooter L8YTCKPX8CY500272

1999 Chevrolet S-10 1GCCS14W5X8212884 1997 GMC Savana 1GDHG31R5V1041587 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZB5E14BF150590 2002 Honda CR-V JHLRD68442C001341

2010 Chrysler Town and Country 2A4RR5D17AR350935 2007 BMW 750i WBAHL83527DT07895 1995 Toyota 4Runner JT3VN29V7S0058146 2004 BMW 325i WBAET37444NJ95324 2004 Nissan Quest 5N1BV28U44N331228 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander JA4MS31XX7Z019745 1998 Acura Integra JH4DC4357WS003738 2003 Cadillac Deville 1G6KD54Y13U130315 2003 Isuzu Axiom 4S2DF58X234602754 Go Cart NO VIN 2008 Hyundai Sonata 5NPET46C98H316839 1997 Toyota Camry JT2BG22K7V0023645 2009 Dodge Charger 2B3KA43D09H520074

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gwinnettdailypost.com PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 2000 Chrysler 300M 2C3HE66G0YH190485 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 3B7HC13Y3XG100407 2004 Lincoln LS 1LNHM87A14Y685875 1996 Toyota Camry 4T1BF12K5TU124432 2000 Ford Taurus 1FAFP5527YA220504 1997 Ford Explorer 1FMDU32E3VUC94344 2007 Nissan Altima 1N4AL21E47N429131 2002 Ford Focus 1FAFP34P22W156920 2005 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR32E05Z479332 2004 Arctic Cat ATV RFLWA09C15A003607 1998 Lincoln Town Car 1LNFM82W7WY691984 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 1FMZU67E83UC50255 *** REBUILT *** 2006 Ford Focus 1FAFP34N06W247995 1998 Chevrolet C1500 2GCEC19R7W1154237 2003 Ford Ranger 1FTYR44V83PA79581 *** PARTS/SCRAP/DERELICT *** 2001 Ford F150 1FTRX07LX1KF07397 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4BL11E06N378336 2001 Mazda Tribute 4F2YU07161KM40221 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZD5E14BF268486 2007 Toyota Yaris JTDBT923571164456 1998 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22KXWU252320 929-574184, 11/2,9,16 LIVE AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #1799 530 Athens Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052 November 21, 2018 @ 1:00 pm Terri Alexander A167 Househols items Shawnee Howard A197 couch only Tyrone Anderson B131 household goods Craig Voltolin A146 household furniture, washer, dryer, dinette set, bedroom furniture Marcia Blair C133 Storing three rooms of furniture and boxes Charise Frye C144 Household Furnitures Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-574177, 11/2,9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction on 11/21/2018 at 11:00AM at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Extra Space Storage 3942 Us-78 Snellville, GA 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit # Name: Items storing: 618 Kimberly Smith Household Furniture 720 Mildred Allen boxes 724 Joy Hopson boxes, bags, totes 502 Darryn Elensky Household goods 546 Jasmine Johnson household goods 350 Keith Taylor household goods 694 Melvin Harris bed dresser boxes house hold goods 307 Mikesha Marshall desk boxes house hold goods 335 Lacy Sims Household items 748 Tanja Workman Household Goods 190 Roletta Walker Household goods 220 Trevor Mckinnon queen bed, dresser, boxes 431 Stephanie Brown 2 mattresses, love seat, boxes 476 Ebony Nelson mattress, pool table washer dryer misc items, tv..fmfree coming today Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-574060, 11/2,9 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 W Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30618, on November 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM, the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Ye a r Make Model VIN 1 2009 Honda Accord JHMCP26879C014604 2 2005 Chevrolet Express 1GAHG35U251166560 3 2001 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AA46G71E229855 4 2014 Honda Accord 1HGCR2F56EA013629

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5 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 1G1JF14F447199518 6 1993 Infiniti Q45 JNKNG01C2PM223944 7 1999 Ford Taurus 1FAFP53U8XA296235 8 1998 Honda Civic 1HGEJ8649WL049900 9 2003 Volkswagen Passat WVWWH63B03E303323 10 2007 BMW 328i WBAWB33557PV71043 11 2008 BMW 535i WBANW13508CZ81410 12 2013 Kia Optima 5XXGM4A71DG203568 13 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3G5DA03EX4S525143 14 2001 Mercury Sable 1MEFM55SX1A627336 15 1996 Nissan 240SX JN1AS44D7TW056198 16 2003 Lincoln Navigator 5LMFU27R03LJ28295 17 2006 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WD58C469296156 18 1993 Saturn SL1 1G8ZH5597PZ304964 19 2001 Ford Expedition 1FMRU15W81LA58173 20 1995 Acura Legend JH4KA7668SC010575 21 2006 Cardinal Camper 4X4TCAG296G087828 22 2012 Nissan Sentra 3N1AB6AP2CL717474 23 2008 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K78U223811 24 2003 BMW 525i WBADT43443GY98285 25 2007 Toyota Camry Solara 4T1FA38P87U130049 26 2001 Lincoln Town Car 1LNHM82W31Y611677 27 2006 Kia Sorento KNDJD733765640872 28 2001 Jaguar S-Type SAJDA01N31FL87605 29 2010 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZC5E05AF193676 30 2003 Infiniti G35 JNKCV51E43M333559 31 1998 Nissan Altima 1N4DL01D8WC240985 32 2004 Hyundai Sonata KMHWF25H24A980832 33 1995 Acura Integra JH4DC4361SS029125 34 2005 Yamaha Motor .

YZF-R6 J Y A R J06E95A030215 35 2007 Honda Accord 1HGCM56887A210976 36 2014 Nissan Altima 1N4AL3APXEN255392 37 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GZ78S6RC249945 38 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1GHDX03E31D333513 39 2004 Chrysler Pacifica 2C8GM68454R615599 40 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AZ58FX77100018 41 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG554XWA272447 42 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300 JKAEX8B17EA001728 43 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG5648XA143607 44 2001 Kia Sportage KNDJB723915015504 45 2007 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR32E27Z832169 46 2002 Acura RSX JH4DC54862C039617 47 2003 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11E43C193015 48 2003 Ford F-150 1FTRX17273NB27013 49 2006 Mercury Moun taineer 4M2EU38846UJ16643 50 2006 Nissan Armada 5N1AA08A76N723835 51 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 J 4 H S48N15C717785 52 2006 Audi A 3 WAUMF78P86A110840 53 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 3A8FY68B36T209457 54 1999 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E9XZ142584 55 2004 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E94C882769 56 1999 Chevrolet Express 1GCFG25W9X1052603 57 2003 Audi A 4 WAULC68E63A267078 58.

2000 Toyota 4Runner JT3GN86R2Y0136456 59.

2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG5678YA058357

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.680.3520 November 21,2018 12:00 PM The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

L126 – Patrick Coverson – Mattress, Boxes, Fan O127 – Steven Langston – Computer, Boxes, Baby car seat G109 – Stephen Whitaker – Bed, Mattress, Table I108 – Beverly Armstead Covington – Bags, Boxes, Totes O109 – Desiree Lee – Dresser, Boxes, Totes, File Cabinet, Luggage B110 – Bryanna Hollingsworth – Bed, Couch, Tire F1076 – Willie Mayo – Bags, Boxes, Pictures, Totes I130 – Marvin Jones – Water Tank, Tool Box F1151 – Jerica Zeller – Dresser, Mattress, Washer, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Living Room Set F1209 – Lewis Kemp – Mattress, TV, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Tool Box F1166 – Angelina Mucci – Armoire, Chair, Couch, Dresser, Boxes G102 – Catrece Martinez – Bed, Chair, Couch, Dresser, Mattress, Freezer F1053 – Latavia Pickett – Bags, Bicycle, Boxes, Toys J106–Tiffany White – Bed, Chair, Couch, TV, Bags, Totes J137 – Shemika White – Bed, Chair, Dining Set, Mattress, Table, Computer, TV, Toys G112 – Timothy M. Harris – Bed, Chair, Washer, Dryer, Boxes N105 – Jessica Bland – Armoire, Chair, Couch, Shoes H134 – Natasha McKnight – Bed, Totes, Washer, Dryer K100 – Tonny Flomo – Door Mats, Household Items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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929-574188, 11/2,9

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION “In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below.

And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 10:00 AM.� 2655 Langford Road Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 242-0468 Space No. C u s t o m e r Name Inventory 118 Tishante Brown Household Goods/Furniture/ TV/Stereo Equipment/ Tools/Appliances 268 Lillian Maldonado Household Goods/Furniture/ TV/Stereo Equipment 329 Bryant Guadiana Household Goods/Furniture 356 Bayron Gomez Tools/Appliances 504 Ricky Pippins Household Goods/Furniture 548 Michael A Blankinship Household Goods/Furniture/ TV/Stereo Equipment 929-574100, 11/9,16

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain GA. 30087 770-469-5363 November 21, 2018 10:00 AM UNIT NAME ITEMS 429 Jacquelyn Wright Personal Items 382 LaTay Mays Full bed mattress and boxes tv 238 Paul Smith 10x20 king size bed dinning couch loveseat Queen size bed boxes 514 Christopher Gonsalves House Hold Goods 234 Debran Adams lawn equipment 547 Avis Evon Edwards House hold goods and furniture 113 Christopher Phillips 3 bedroom house general household goods 505 Tameka Fletcher wants a 10x30 4 bedroom about 2 couches 273 Torone Ezechiels bed dresser boxes chair night stand chest of draws 195 Devontae Morgan house hold goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-572785, 11/2,9 Life Storage # 413 875 Marathon Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 678-242-1441 Auction Date: Tuesday, November 27th 2018 @ 10:30 AM In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below.

And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Tuesday, November 27th 2018 @ 10:30 AM 875 Marathon Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 678-242-1441 Space No. C u s t o m e r Name Inventory 1135 Jorge Cruz Household Goods/Furniture; TV/Stereo Equip.; 1146 Richard Watkis Household Goods/Furniture; TV/Stereo Equip.; To o l s / A p p l i ances; Office Furniture/Machines/Equip.; Landscaping/Construction Equip.

2086 M i c h a e l Schmidt Household Goods/Furniture.

2107 Kelli Eisler Household Goods/Furniture.

3049 Richard Cornell Household Goods/Furniture.

3057 M a L i s a Milledge Household Goods/Furniture; TV/Stereo Equip.; Tools/Appliances.

3071 Joel Eisler Household Goods/Furniture.

3142 Jenard Mosley Household Goods/Furniture; TV/Stereo Equip.

4114 Tahlil Jackson Household Goods/Furniture; TV/Stereo Equip.; Tools/Appliances.

4149 Larissa Williams Household Goods/Furniture; TV/Stereo Equip.; To o l s / A p p l i ances.

4184 Tamara Skinner Household Goods/Furniture.

929-574338, 11/9,16 # Year Make Model VIN 1 2002 Honda Accord 1HGCG16542A054563 2

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 1989 Honda CBR600 JH2PC1906KM200091 3 2004 Volvo XC90 YV1CZ91H941069887 4 1999 Ford F-150 1FTRX18L8XNC10902 5 2010 Toyota Corolla 1NXBU4EEXAZ367308 6 2010 Ford Focus 1FAHP3HN1AW196261 7 2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty 1FBSS31L26HB19034 8 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMRU156XYLB33062 9 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 1G1YY24U055106200 10 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 2GTEC638481307740 11 2013 Lexus GS 350 JTHCE1BL8D5020032 12 2003 Hyundai Tiburon KMHHN65F23U050721 13 2012 Scooter L5YTCKPA4C1117764 14 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WP552161123210 15 2004 Honda Civic 2HGES165X4H522050 16 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4BL11D35C130650 17 1999 Lexus RX 300 JT6HF10U8X0022498 18 2000 Nissan Maxima JN1CA31D1YT524249 19 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D96C114661 20 2001 Cadillac deVille 1G6KD54Y91U217280 21 2001 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR12E41Z450463 22 2006 Ford Five Hundred 1FAHP25156G108504 23 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHP0HA5BR125340 24 1998 Toyota Camry 4T1BF22K4WU045084 25 2006 Honda Accord 3HGCM56466G701446 26 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GW48S53C509590 27 2001 Toyota Celica JTDDR32T010103954 28 2006 BMW 325i WBAVB13596KX44087 29 1988 Ford Mustang 1FABP44A3JF114805 30 2011 Toyota Corolla JTDBU4EE2BJ093898 31 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4A3AC44G72E083830 32 2009 Kia Optima KNAGE228095360333 33 2009 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K99U838927 34 2000 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF55E8Y9136431 35 2011 Chevrolet Aveo KL1TD5DE0BB145994 36 2006 Honda Civic 1HGFA168X6L031565 37 2000 Toyota 4Runner JT3GN86R2Y0136456 38 2000 Honda Accord 1HGCG5678YA058357 929-574742, 11/9,16

Scotty’s Thrifty Storage– Norcross, shall conduct a public sale on the following units at 3120 Medlock Bridge Rd., Building K, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30071. Auction will take place at 12:00 p.m., December 1, 2018.

Unit k191–Kenneth Coleman Unit is said to contain a metal file cabinet, ladder, large metal tool box, garden tools, rug, small refrigerator, old golf clubs, wood cabinet, and miscellaneous boxes.

Unit k172–Maryan Aiken Unit is said to contain a printer, step stool, luggage, table, chairs, clothes, and miscellaneous boxes.

Unit k256–Eric Johnson Unit is said to contain bar stools, wooden dresser, refrigerator, wooden table, tool box, rug, folding chairs, and miscellaneous boxes.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below.

And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 10:45 AM. 420 Grayson HWY Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Phone: (770)682-7717 Space No. C u s t o m e r Name Inventory 1004 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn/TV Stereo Equip/Other:Boxes Tools Appliances/ OfficeFurn/Machine Equip 1036 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn 1039 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn/ 1064 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn/ 1217 Shelby Lowery Household Goods/Furn 1245 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn/TV Stereo Equip/Other:Boxes Tools Appliances/ OfficeFurn/Machine Equip 1314 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn/TV Stereo Equip/Other:Boxes Tools Appliances/ OfficeFurn/Machine Equip 1335 Zephyr Moving co Household Goods/Furn/TV/ Stereo Equip Tools/ Appliances Barbara Harris 1351 Household Goods/Furn/TV Stereo Equip/Tools Applianes Barbara Harris 1373 Household Goods/Furn/ TVStereo Equip/Tools Applianes 929-574344, 11/9,16 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on 1128-18 @ 3:00 Said Vehicles are located at: 3580 BUFORD HWY #A DULUTH, GA 30096 VIN# WAUAF78E17A008380 2007 AUDI A-4 Sale will be held at 11:30 on 11-28-18 Location: 1200 Commerical Court Norcross Ga. 30093 VIN# WAUHFAFLODN023308 2013 AUDI A-4 VIN# WDBRF61J82F273301 2002 MER-BNZ C240 VIN# 4JGBF22E6A335261 2008 MER-BNZ GL320 Sale will be held: 1:30 on 11-28-18 Location: 4216 Buford Hwy, Duluth, Ga. 30096 VIN # 1D7HA18P37J562542 2007 DODGE RAM VIN# 1FMRU1563YLB41181 2000 FORD EXPEDITION Sale will be held 10:00 on 11-28-18 Location: 422 W Pike Street Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046 929-573734, 11/2,9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction on 11/30/2018 at 3:00PM at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Extra Space Storage 3942 Us-78 Snellville, GA 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit # Name: Items storing: 140 Stacy R. Walton furniture, household goods 472 Norman Walters Boxes.

474 Pete March 2 bedroom apartment 740 Crystal Watkins Boxes 475 Andre Harris Household Goods 731 Cassandra Mathis boxes 419 Haymanot A Zeleke big couch sectional couchbed frame matress queen washer dryerdresser massage tabledining room table that is big and heavy that may not go in clothing 454 Cecelia LintonBrathwaite washer dryer, beds, living room set, household items Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-574062, 11/9,16 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain GA. 30087 770-469-5363 November 30, 2018 10:00 AM Unit Name Items 299 Trent Chastain Seasonal goods 325 Shawn Campbell Household furniture 233 April Jones 60inch tv dresser mattress sheets kitchen appliances 363 Dennis Bullard Household furniture and items 229 David Dutton Tools 387 Clement Laughlin Household goods 259 Lanae Woodard Household items 504 Mary Dixon Household goods 249 Malcolm Collins Household goods and furniture Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Michelle Guthrie Gregory Thomas Store Manager Assistant Manager Fac1322@extraspace.com fac1322@extraspace.com 929-574072, 11/9,16

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 2018@ 1:00PM 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WT58K389276588 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WT57N591137168 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZC5E06CF118066 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 3A4FY48B26T233223 2006 Dodge Charger 2B3KA43R96H314405 2008 Dodge Avenger 1B3LC56K38N299297 2006 Dodge Stratus 1B3AL46TX6N219811 2000 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62X9YZC20202 2005 Ford Five Hundred 1FAFP24105G170240 1988 Ford F150 1FTDF15Y0JNB63059 2000 Ford Excursion 1FMNU40S6YEA84824 2008 Ford Mustang 1ZVHT84N985198345 2006 Honda Civic 2HGFG12816H534046 2001 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL18671H569123 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GW48S51C567227 2008 Kia Optima KNAGE123885225100 2000 Lexus RX300 JT6GF10U9Y0060531 2004 Lincoln Navigator 5LMFU27R24LJ01553 2002 Nissan Maxima JN1DA31AX2T001569 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D06N423245 2002 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28T32C557597 2007 Nissan Quest 5N1BV28U87N115242 2003 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR38E03C111710 2000 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K5YU194099 1997 Pace Arrow Utility 4FPFB1016VG020295 2003 MTI Tandem Trailer 404TB212831002440 1959 Trailer CA504892 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1582044103 2005 Volvo S40 YV1MH682052098889 2000 Volvo S70 YV1LS61J6Y2659986 929-574180, 11/2,9,16 PUBLIC AUCTION Notice of Abandonment and Sale in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-11 the following vehicles have been declared abandoned and will be sold at Public Action to the highest and best bidder for cash only. The auction will be held on November 13, 2018 at 10:00a.m., 3210 Main St W, Snellville GA 30078, phone (678) 691-9166. Review 9:30 a.m..

2005 Nissan Titan VIN:1N6BA07A05N558720 929-572499, 11/2, 11/9 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle, advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 4011-2, is being stored at: (Address) 3 6 9 5 LONGVIEW DR STE D, CHAMBLEE GA 30341 (Yr/Make) 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 VIN# 1D7HA18218S514554 This vehicle is deemed abandoned and will be disposed of if not claimed by the legal owner or lienholder by (Date) 11/01/2018.

929-574454, 11/7,9

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the lien granted by the Georgia Self-Storage Facility Act, notice is hereby given that the undersigned self-storage units will be sold at a public sale by competitive bidding, to satisfy the lien of the Lessor, with Metro Storage LLC as managing agent for Lessor, for rental and other charges due from the undersigned. The said property has been stored and is located at the respective address below. Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.StorageTreasures.com beginning five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be by lot to the highest bidder for cash only. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged per unit. All sales are final. Metro Self Storage LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items� unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The bidding will close on the website StorageTreasures.com and a high bidder will be selected on December 6th, 2018 at 2 PM. Unit Name of Occupant Description of Property B008 Rhodes Robinson boxes, mirror, golf clubs B008 Rose Robinson boxes, mirror, golf clubs B179 Troy LeBlanc car parts, ladder, totes B232 Craig Harris coffee table, shelf , boxes C02 Mark Boehm hot tub, stove, clock After the expiration of the time given in Owner’s notice, Owner shall publish an advertisement of the public sale to the highest bidder, once a week, for two consecutive weeks, in the legal organ for the county where the self-service storage facility is located. The sale shall be deemed commercially reasonable if at least three (3) independent bidders attend the sale at the time and place advertised. “Independent bidder� means a bidder who is not related to and who has no controlling interest in, or common pecuniary interest with, Owner or any other bidder. The advertisement shall include: a brief and general description of the personal property, reasonably adequate to permit its identification; the address of the self-service storage facility, and the number, if any, of the space where the personal property is located, and the name of Occupant; and the time, place, and manner of the public sale.

929-574774, 11/9,14

ZONINGS PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DACULA, GEORGIA The Public is hereby notified that on November 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, Georgia, the Planning Commission will consider the following amendment for recommendation to the City’s Official Zoning Map. On December 6, 2018, at 7:00 PM at Dacula City Hall, the Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the proposed amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map and then take action on said proposal.

Applicant: Parkland Communities Owner: Old Roswell Townhomes, LLC 2018-CD-VAR-01: Setback reduction The property is located in Land Lot 277 and 268 of the 5th District and contains 78.94 acres more or less.

The site plan, legal description and other information are on file at Dacula City Hall and may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

934-574998, 11/9

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Peachtree Corners City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia beginning at 7:00 PM on November 27, 2018 to consider the following: SUP2018-006 Way Motor Works. Request to approve a special use permit to accommodate an automobile repair shop in an existing building at 3020 Amwiler Road, Dist.

6, Land Lot 250, Peachtree Corners, GA. KYM CHERECK, CITY CLERK CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS 934-574846, 11/9

ZONINGS

ZONINGS

GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 The following Rezoning located within Unincorporated Gwinnett County, is scheduled for public hearing as stated above. Site plans, legal descriptions, and other information are available in the office of the Planning Division, 446 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

RZR2018-00030 (Amended), Applicant: Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Charles William Nix, James E. Nix, Jr. and Kenneth Redmond, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5133 005, 011 and 030, RA-200 and R-100 to R-SR; Senior Oriented Residences, 300 Block of Cooper Road and 500 Block of Hope Hollow Road, 67.95 Acres.

District 3/Hunter P&D BOC TBL 11-27 934-574828, 11/9

THE TOTAL WINDOW AREA; THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 100 HURRICANE SHOALS ROAD (TAX PARCEL R5145 283); CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 5.44 ACRES. ID# 4443 – ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. P&D PC NEW BUSINESS: 11-19-2018 934-574823, 11/9

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. LAWRENCEVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL ASSEMBLY ROOM 70 SOUTH CLAYTON STREET LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE STATED ABOVE. STAFF REPORTS, SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 70 SOUTH CLAYTON STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (PHONE 678-407-6583).

RZ-18-08 – APPLICANT: MIKE BLAIR; OWNER: VAD PROPERTIES GA, LLC; AN APPLICATION TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM BG (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO OI (OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT); THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 135 PINE VIEW DRIVE (TAX PARCEL R5141 001); CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.93 ACRES. SU-CIC-18-15 – APPLICANT: LAWRENCEVILLE HAND PROPERTIES, LLC; OWNER: LAWRENCEVILLE HAND PROPERTIES, LLC; FOR A CHANGE IN CONDITIONS IN BG (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING, WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RV’S AND BOATS; THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 420 GRAYSON HIGHWAY (TAX PARCEL R5148 463); APPROXICONTAINING MATELY 11.33 ACRES. SU-18-17 – APPLICANT: MAJID AND SONS HOLDNGS, LLC; OWNER: MAJID AND SONS, HOLDINGS, LLC; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN BG (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING TO ALLOW EXPANDED USE OF PROPERTY FOR AUTOMOBILE BROKER INVENTORY; THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 899 GRAYSON HIGHWAY (TAX PARCEL R5140 180); APPROXICONTAINING MATELY 0.39 ACRES. SU-18-19 – APPLICANT: MARISQUERIA COSTA PACIFICO; OWNER: GWINNETT PROPERTIES LLC; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN BG (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING TO ALLOW WINDOW SIGNAGE TO COVER OVER 20 PERCENT OF T

FORECLOSURES STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GWINNETT NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by Davall Johnson to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated September 1, 2010, and recorded in Deed Book 50251, Page 137, as last modified in Deed Book 53354, Page 831, Gwinnett County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $108,760.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, December 4, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 22 OF THE 6TH DISTRICT, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 15, BLOCK B, MOORINGS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNIT ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGE 223, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. Said property is known as 4524 Shumart Drive, Snellville, GA 30039, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

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

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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

The property is or may be in the possession of Davall Johnson, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Davall Johnson File no. 16-062327 SHAPIRO PENDERGAST & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E., Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30346 770-220-2535/JP shapiroandhasty.com *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 9 5 0 - 5 7 3 7 7 3 , 11/7,14,21,28

Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants at the following locations: Metro Self Storage: 5094 Singleton Rd, NW, Norcross GA. 30093 The bidding will close on the website StorageTreasures.com and a high bidder will be selected on December 6th, 2018 at 12 PM. Unit Name of Occupant Description of Property 281 Mari Young Frame, Boxes, Shelf 375-C Matt Koren Golf Club,Boxes ice chest 222-A Sharevia Lovett Plants, Box spring, Shelf 292 Shameka Render Headboard , Floor lamp, tackle box 309-C Ramona Rogers Hair Dryer, Yard tools, Totes 309-G Henry Caver Jr Fan, Tote, Kitchen items 321-A Leroy White J r Leny White Bags, Tables, Sofa 327-E Jessica ManningWalker Coffee Table, Bags, Frame 332 Ericka Perry rug, Frame, Box spring 344 Gloria Harris Grill, Totes, Fishing Poles 347 Howard Johnson Bowling Ball, Bicycle, Bags 351-J Layna Simpson Bags, Totes, Portable B-47-A Robert Davis end tables, Night stand, clothing B-41 Edward McDonald Computers, Chairs, Monitors Metro Self Storage: 2220 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville GA 30044. The bidding will close on the website StorageTreasures. com and a high bidder will be selected on December 6th, 2018 at 1 PM. Unit Name of Occupant Description of Property D070 Jamela Earl Bed, Boxes, Rug, TV E025 Sade Powers Bed, Bags, Sofa E025 Flashade Powers Bed, Bags, Sofa A243 Renee Paryag Bags, Totes, Dresser C17 Shirley Ann Graham Grill, Dog Kennel, Rug Metro Self Storage: 1935 B

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LAWRENCEVILLE, 30045 Fri. & Sat. Nov. 9 & 10 8:30am - 4:00pm 2274 Fort Martin Way St. Martin’s Cove SD Home decor, art, cookware, collectibles (Cocoa-Cola and more), name brand ladies clothes and misc.

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REDUCED! 39+ Acre Parcel With 2 Creeks and 4 Wells. +/-1012 Feet of Road Frontage. Older Brick Home On The Property Ready For Rehab. Property Has Never Been Timbered and Is Full of Hardwoods. Great For Farming! $275,500 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

4611 LAWRENCEVILLE RD

Gwinnett County School System Positions available throughout Gwinnett County Competitive Salary With Great Benefits!

MAKE OFFER! Beautiful 2.68 Acre Wooded Tract of Land.

200 feet of road frontage.

Not divisible.

Per planning and development mobile homes are permitted.

No metal type storage container structures are not permitted on parcel. $59,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

FOR LEASE Commercial Space, Approximately 900 Sq. Ft. With 1 Entry.

2 Parking Spaces.

High Traffic Count Daily. $900 Per Month Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

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LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 ETCHISON RD

BROOKWOOD SCHOOLS 1.03 Acre Wooded Zoned RS180. Lot located in Snellville in older established neighborhood in Brookwood Elementary School district.

Water, gas, and electric available.

No disclosure.

Owner purchased as investment property. $46,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Call Todd 678-464-0942 or Lori 770-990-9543.

Delivery within 1-2 days.

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SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 BIRD LANE

FIREWOOD

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1/2 Cord $150, Cord $300.

REDUCED! 5BR/3BA Mobile Home On Permanent Foundation On 1 Acre Lot. Desirable Walnut Grove School District. $125,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

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One on Singleton Road & One on Law’ville-Suwanee Road! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Off Street Parking.

Starting @ $1000/mo.

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

ZONED R1A Beautiful 9.9 acre property which served as Perkin-Wooden Post #531 of the American Legion 531.

Various uses for this property.

Property is serviced by public sewer.

Great development potential, or can be used as daycare, church and Many Other Uses. $550,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

GARAGE SALES DULUTH, 30096 ESTATE SALE NOV. 9TH and 10TH, 8AM-5PM

BARROW BETHLEHEM 4BR 2.5BA BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FOR RENT Recently renovated! On an acre lot, fenced-in back yard, 2 car gar., no smoking, and no pets. $1,325/mo.

Utilities not included.

Call 770-963-1922

3973 Casey Glen Ct.

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD 4x8 Rack $125.

Delivered & Stacked.

Lawrenceville/Buford area. 678-997-5675.

Proceeds for funding Helping Hands Missionary Trips.

SPLIT FIREWOOD Mixed species, but no pine: $80 short bed pickup - you load $100 long bed pickup - you load Delivery available for extra fee plus mileage (Saturdays only).

Smaller quantities available, you load only.

Also just hickory available for $20 more per load.

Loganville 770-466-7932

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HUD HOME # 105-343057 4BR/2BA Split Level Home on large, corner lot. Spacious kitchen, breakfast area, family room on main.

All bedrooms on upper level. 3 finished rooms on lower level.

FHA insure w/escrow. $120,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

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Event Sales Associate & Planner Lawrenceville based events company looking for a sales associate who will be responsible for selling vendor booths and sponsorships plus assist with event planning logistics for several public events/ expos within Gwinnett County and Georgia.

What we want you to do: R5 Sell exhibitor space, sponsorships, digital and print advertising R5 Research local and national markets to identify prospects for each event R5 Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service R5 Assist with fulfilling sponsor contracts and exhibitor needs R5 Assist with event planning logistics and work events (minimal weekends) What we need from you: R5 Sales and event planning experience - at least 2 years R5 Excellent communication skills, including writing and speaking R5 Ability to work on multiple projects / good organizational skills R5 Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism R5 Ability to sell and accomplish projects with little supervision

R5 Experience sending emails and doing web searches R5 Ability to work some weekends (as needed with events or in the selling process) R5 Pass drug test and background screening R5 High school diploma or equivalent (College degree a plus) What we would really love from you: R5 Experience selling vendor/exhibitor booths, sponsorships or events R5 Events experience (preferably one that had vendor booths) R5 Experience using social media for sales and promotions R5 Microsoft Word and Excel experience What we can give you: R5 Start date: Immediate R5 Compensation: Hourly/Salary plus commission R5 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Who should apply: Sales professionals who are comfortable selling via phone, email, social media and in person.

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weekend entertainment FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2018

NAUGHTY OR NICE?

Fresh take on an old favorite in theaters now — Page 8C

a look ahead

10 spot the

Nov. 17 Historic Norcross Trolley Tour — The tour, which costs $5, includes historical information and stops for drinks. For more information, visit aplacetoimagine.com.

Santa at the Southeastern Railway Museum — Jolly Old St. Nick makes an appearance at the Duluth venue. Refreshments and entertainment precede Santa’s arrival at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit train-museum.org.

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Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton — Braselton will have plenty of holiday fun with a parade, the arrival of Santa and the downtown tree lighting. Festivities start at 10 a.m. For more information, visit downtownbraselton.com.

Grecian Gyro offers no-frills, casual dining

The weather and leaves are turning and it’s getting dark earlier.

It’s the perfect time of the year to snuggle up and enjoy a movie.

Town and Country magazine rates these as the 10 most iconic movies set in the fall:

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1. “Dead Poets Society” 2. “When Harry Met Sally” 3. “Fantastic Mr. Fox” 4. “Scent of a Woman” 5. “St. Elmo’s Fire” 6. “Fly Away Home” 7. “Far From Heaven” 8. “Good Will Hunting” 9. “Rudy” 10. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”

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Car show to be held at Suwanee Town Center Park — Page 4C

“Sesame Street Live!” comes to Duluth this weekend — Page 6C

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Grecian Gyro

www.greciangyro.com/johnscreek 11035 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 50, Johns Creek 770-559-9789

The Greek salad at Grecian Gyro offers patrons with two specialties: the gyro made from a secret blend of lamb, beef and Greek herbs, and founder Nick Koulouris’ special Grecian sauce. (Staff Photos: Jay Jones)

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Open Since: May Owners: Stephen Davis and Feng Liu Location: The Grecian Gyro is located in Johns Creek Commons, on the south side of shops and restaurants at the entrance off of Medlock Bridge Road and behind Fifth Third Bank.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Closed Sundays.

Atmosphere: The Grecian Gyro like each of its five sister-locations in metro Atlanta, offers a no-frills, casual dining experience.

Davis likened his restaurant to a neighborhood sandwich shop, except it serves gyros, wraps and salads.

“This is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Davis said, sitting in his restaurant.

After a career in mental health care, Davis said he wanted to try something different. He had worked in chain restaurants in his youth in Alabama. In discussing a career change with his wife, Feng Liu, the question was not if, but when.

“We’re not on this earth for long, so if you want to do something, do it,” he said.

“Your situation will never change unless you try.”

That spirit is in line with Grecian Gyro, an Atlanta original with all its restaurants located in the Atlanta area. The company was started by Nick Koulouris in 1982 with the original Grecian Gyro in Hapeville. The story goes that all Nick had was “$50 in his pocket and a dream in his heart” along with a secret sauce for his wraps and salads.

“It really is the sauce and the gyros that bring people in,” Davis said. The gyro is front and center on the menu and is prepared the same way as the original recipe that calls for with a secret

Grecian Wraps — Served on warm, grilled pita bread with onions, tomatoes and founder Nick Koulouris’ special Grecian sauce. Wraps are served with either gyro, steak, chicken, Souvlaki (pork) or Loukaniko (Italian sausage), $6 to $7.05.

Spanakopita — A side item, Spanakopita is spinach and feta cheese baked into a flaky Phyllo pastry, $2.75.

Baklava — On the “Other Goodies” section of the menu, Baklava is a Greek pastry made with Phyllo bread along with nuts and hone, $2.50.

blend of beef and lamb with Greek herbs.

The restaurant is casual with fast service that suits both the lunch crowd and for those deciding on a quick, delicious dinner. As patrons walk up to the counter, the first thing they will see is the vertical rotisserie holding the stacked meat where cooks carve off slices as it rotates.

Patrons order there when they walk in and get the food served to them. Davis said the Grecian Gyro also provides catering through the Grecian Gyro website.

Davis said since he started in May, he has enjoyed repeat customers coming in and abiding by the restaurant’s slogan, “Once a week, go Greek.”

“I’ll recognize people coming in, and I ask them, ‘Hey, how’s the food?

How’s the service?’ and they say, ‘Great,’ wave and leave.

And then they keep coming back,” Davis said.

Menu: The Grecian Gyro keeps a simple, straight-forward menu with a selection of Grecian wraps, plates, salads and sides. The wraps and plates come with a choice of meat — gyro, chicken, steak

Above, franchisee Stephen Davis said he wanted to have a neighborhood restaurant where people can come for a good meal at a decent price with personal service. Left, The Grecian Gyro is located in the Johns Creek Commons at 11035 Medlock Bridge Road, just south of Hospital Parkway.

and either Souvlaki (grilled pork) or Loukaniko (grilled Italian sausage). The menu has a selection of vegetarian dishes available.

The restaurant also offers kid-friendly entrees such as chicken wraps, grilled cheese pita bread and grilled chicken breast nuggets.

Dessert on the menu is either Baklava, a traditional Greek pastry with nuts and honey, or a chocolate chip cookie.

Something you may not

know: The word “gyro” is Greek for “turn,” which describes how the meat is roasted on a vertical rotisserie.

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Cruising back to Gwinnett

Suwanee Classic Car Show returns to Town Center on Sunday FROM STAFF REPORTS

exotics and imports.

Included in the event is Precious metal will be on Junior Dragsters on exhibit, display all around Suwanee Paint-A-Wreck, a silent Town Center Park from 10 auction, 50/50 raffle, music a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the by Uptown Entertainment North Gwinnett Arts Asand artists creating in the sociation’s annual Suwanee park.

Classic Car Show.

Opening ceremonies The Suwanee Classic Car begin at 10 a.m. with the Show will showcase a vari- North Gwinnett High ety of cars, including street School Junior ROTC rods, muscle cars, trucks, Color Guard and bagpiper

Anthony Mack performing “God Bless America.”

A special ceremony honoring veterans is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Professional car show judge Bill Buckley will award prizes in categories including paint, engine, BPOC, Chevy, Exotic, Ford, Import, Mopar, Muscle, Orphan, Street Rod, Truck, Top 20, Mayor’s

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Admission is free and a $25 car registration fee goes to support the North Gwinnett Arts Association.

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What: North Gwinnett Arts Association’s annual Suwanee Classic Car Show When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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es, Cedar Breaks, Kodachrome Basin and the northern rim of the Grand Canyon, I have enough painting references and inspiration to keep busy for many years to come.

I feel very fortunate to have visited these breathtakingly beautiful places.

I wish everyone had the opportunity to see them.”

Third place went to Anne Labaire for her thoughtful work “Something to Crow About.”

This piece leaves whatever that “Something to Crow About” could be up to the individual viewer.

“I want each viewer to find his or her own answer,” Labaire said.

Other works of note include a lovely, loosely depicted bouquet by artist Terri Enfield titled “White Flowers” and an abstract painting by Susan Faircloth called “At the Top.” This last work makes the viewer wonder what apex has been reached and what adventures happened during the journey.

Wanda Walston’s “Crescendo” is a lively abstract on wood. Walston is an award-winning, versatile artist who uses many styles in her body of work.

Another award-winning member, Cyndi Marble, showed her admirable use of pastels in a portrait of a bearded man titled “Seeker of Treasures.”

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“As usual, Kudzu Art Zone does not disappoint with this new presentation,” Kudzu’s spokesperson Lucy Brady said.

The current exhibition titled “Lasting Impressions” offers member artists an opportunity to showcase images that made a “lasting impression” on their active imaginations.

“Lasting Impressions” is currently on view at Kudzu Art Zone located at 116 Carlyle St. in Norcross. The show will run through Nov. 30. Kudzu’s galleries are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. There is no cost to view the artwork.

“This show hints at what has made a lasting impression on each individual artist,” Brady said. “Whether an abstract suggesting a fleeting past image, a love of flowers or nature, places visited that have stayed with them, or faces that haunt their memories, this exhibition has something for everyone.”

The first-place award went to Mikki Dillon, a talented and versatile artist who excels in many media, especially photography and pastels. Her winning entry is titled “Love Among Egrets.”

The photo was taken from the boardwalk at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, Fla., in April.

“It was breeding season,” Dillon said. “The variety and behavior of the birds in that area is amazing,” Lucy Brady won second prize with her painting “Grand Canyon II.” “I am passionate about the southwest,” Brady said. “I have visited all of the national parks multiple times. After a recent three-week visit to Bryce, Zion, Capitol Reef, Arch-

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How to get to Sesame Street Four shows scheduled at Duluth’s Infinite Energy Center this weekend

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“Sesame Street Live!” is encouraging show participants to find their magic in the upcoming production “Sesame Street Live! Find Your Magic.” at Duluth’s Infinite Energy Center this weekend.

The new production is structured around “Sesame Street” main character Elmo and his desire to learn magic.

According to performer Liz Sanford, Elmo embarks on an extraordinary journey in which he learns that it’s OK to make mistakes and that magic can be found anywhere when you believe in yourself and the power of what’s yet to be.

“The main thing I love about this is the message that sometimes things take hard work, so keep trying,” Sanford said.

“We normally associate magic with things that aren’t real, but it’s truly about finding magic in everyday moments.”

Other popular “Sesame Street” characters Cookie Monster, Gonger, Abby Cadabby and Big Bird are included in the show, each learning themselves about the magic in every day life.

“We’re bringing all (the) furry friends you’ve seen on the show and making it live and in person,” Sanford said. “It is very musically driven, and songs children know

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from the television show will also be included.”

Sanford is in her second year with the “Sesame Street Live!” production and plays the character Rosita, who orchestrates a rhythmic beat using everyday objects around her.

Magnifying magic of shadow puppetry, the science and fun of baking, the abilities of caterpillars to transform and color pigments being mixed are all going to be explored during the show.

Sanford said the major takeaway from the tour, which began Oct. 12 in Tampa, Fla., is provid-

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ing a positive message to children about being smarter and kinder humans.

For Sanford, the shows in Duluth and Atlanta touch close to home because she lived and worked at Six Flags Over Georgia prior to getting being offered a role in the

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“I’m so excited to do both Duluth and Atlanta,” Sanford said. “I can have my family and friends from nearby to come. It’s awesome to bring it to my own community.”

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‘Boy Erased’ an unflinching look at gay conversion therapy Boy Erased (R) 3.5★★★★ of 4 stars

BY KHARI J. SAMPSON khari.sampson @gwinnettdailypost.com

I want to use this review to preach. My colleague “Jay” urged me to resist, but I don’t know if I can.

Every year at film festivals and especially around Oscar season, there’s bound to be one or more LGBTQthemed movies vying for awards. In 2017, “Call Me

By Your Name” was a Best Picture nominee and, a year earlier, “Moonlight” won the Academy Award for the category. Director and “Boy Erased” co-star Joel Edgerton’s film looks to follow in those footsteps.

So I should get this out of the way right now: I am a heterosexual Christian and “Boy Erased” is VERY discomfiting in a way that neither of those others were.

It’s not because it’s a little difficult to relate because of my sexual orientation, but more that it’s also an unflattering look at how my faith has been weaponized against LGBTQ people even when intended to help them, as in the case of this film’s subject: conversion therapy, a process that promises to “cure” homosexuality. And “Boy Erased” is an unflinching look at one young man’s experience.

Like those other films,

not the film is to the source material. There is also the open question these sorts of “based on a true story” films pose: How much is real and how much fictionalized? For example, why does original author Gerrard Conely become Jared Eamons in the film despite, as a set of real-life family photos at film’s end show, the characters being very true to life? I’m sure there’s an interview or commentary that explains the change, but one is not privy to that info while simply viewing the film.

As a formerly more conservative Christian, I confess to being something of a believer in the concept of conversion therapy. So it Nicole Kidman stars as Nancy and Lucas Hedges as Jared in “Boy Erased.” (Special Photo: Focus Features) was uncomfortable to see this one is a coming-of-age sexual teens and young how those former beliefs wants to blame for his colleagues at the program story. Set in the mid-2000s adults back “straight.” homosexuality. He’s a good, also shine in their small but played out in realistic and based on Gerrard Cone- Though Jared more or less fashion onscreen. A tense obedient son and his family, vital roles. ly’s memoir of the same scene deep in the second attends willingly, early on by and large, is whole and Breaking up the oppresname, “Boy Erased” follows the benevolent motives of act in which a seemingly non-dysfunctional. sive scenes at the program 18-year-old Jared Eamons the program — to facilitate Simply put, Jared doesn’t center are flashbacks where well-meaning program (Lucas Hedges, “Lady leader reveals himself to change in those who want it fit the profile. And yet, here Jared reflects on milestone Bird,” “Three Billboards be the worst sort of bigot — become undermined by he is, wanting to submit to moments of his sexual unfortunately also rings true Outside Ebbing, Missouri”) both the attendees’ ambiva- the process but increasingly identification process. But in my experience. Too often, who is sent to a center by lence and the thinly veiled finding it difficult, possibly they aren’t sweetness and his Baptist preacher father, hostility of members of its pointless and even dangerlight. So much of this film is even under the motive of Marshall (Russell Crowe), leadership and staff. ous. about squirm moments and trying to help, we’ve only and mom and pastor’s wife, For example, there’s The performances in heartrending scenes, though ended up harming because Nancy (Nicole Kidman), an early scene in which “Boy Erased” are excelI suspect the degree of each we don’t stop to think if this after Jared’s same-sex program head Victor Sykes lent and layered. While it’s will depend greatly on one’s is the help needed, as this marvelous film illustrates. attraction is revealed in (Edgerton) asks all attendtempting to see certain char- life experiences. For some, Love the sinner while hatroundabout fashion after a ees to list the “sins” of their acters as villains, neither a scene of assault will triging the sin, the saying goes. disturbing incident. family tree that the program Edgerton’s script nor direc- ger some strong reactions.

After opening with some believes is responsible for tion allows them to neatly Others will take note of the But most of the time we end authentic-looking boyhood causing their young charges fit into the “bad” box. This clashes between Jared, who up hating both.

How about we just love home movies of the main to go off course. But Jared is particularly true of Crowe remains the good son, and character, the movie imstruggles to fill his chart out and Kidman’s characters, his disappointed, conserva- and leave the sin out of it?

(I wound up preaching mediately moves to Jared’s because he’s unaware of who might have otherwise tive father and mother. entry into the program ANY family sins, much less been caricatures in a lesser Having not read the book, anyway. Sorry, Jay.) (Focus Features) seeking to convert homothe sorts that the program production. And Jared’s I cannot say how faithful or

COMING SOON TO OWN • “Mile 22” (Nov. 13): Mark Wahlberg reteams with “Lone Survivor” director Peter Berg for this adventure about a covert CIA operative trying to protect an information source. (R) • “The Meg” (Nov. 13): An enormous prehistoric shark targets an undersea research vessel, sparking a desperate rescue mission; Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson and Ruby Rose star.

(PG-13) • “Star Trek: Discovery Season One” (Nov. 13): The latest edition of the sci-fi franchise will be new to those who haven’t watched it on CBS All Access; stars include Sonequa Martin-Green and Jason Isaacs. (Not rated) • “The Crown: Season Two” (Nov. 13): Emmy winner Claire Foy wraps up her run as Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign faces numerous challenges here, in the much-acclaimed Netflix drama series. (Not rated) • “Dog Days” (Nov. 20): Canines have pronounced effects on several people, including a barista (Vanessa Hudgens) with a conveniently connected customer. (PG) • “Sharp Objects” (Nov. 27): Amy Adams plays a reporter back in her hometown to probe a troubling story in the HBO drama based in Gillian Flynn’s novel. (Not rated)

Director Chomko shows promise with realistic take on Alzheimer’s ers as her babies.

Ruth and Burt’s bar owner son, Nick (Michael Shannon), still lives near his parents in Chicago and has done everything short

BY MICHAEL CLARK of forcing them at gunpoint Movie Critic to move into an assisted living facility with no luck.

There haven’t been Nick’s close proximity and many movies dealing with daily exposure to his folks Alzheimer’s, but the few has worn him down and that have are all pretty his already wanting people good. The most financially skills have all but run dry. successful of these was It doesn’t help that he’s in “The Notebook,” yet it was a (self-imposed) dead end “Iris,” “Away from Her” romantic relationship. and “About Alice” which This is certainly not the garnered huge critical and case for his sister Bridget, awards recognition. All of nicknamed “Bit” (Hilthem are — no surprise — ary Swank), who is living monumentally depressing in California, married to and, despite a handful of a man (Josh Lucas) she comic relief moments, so doesn’t love and trying is “What They Had.” to maintain a relationship For anyone who has ever with her adrift college watched a loved one taken student daughter, Emma down by Alzheimer’s, the (Taissa Farmiga). movie might hit a little After a Christmas Eve close to the bone. The incident during which Ruth award-worthy supporting goes wandering off during performance of Blythe an evening snowstorm, Danner as Ruth, an elderly Nick summons power of woman in the late stages attorney Bit home and of the disease, is spot-on leans on her heavily to take and will inform many that legal action. In addition to most victims don’t even Bit having permanent cold know they have a disease. feet, Burt is adamant in In Ruth’s case, she mostly his desire to stay put and thinks she’s still in her maintains that Ruth is “just teens or early 20s. She fine.” refers to her husband, Burt A decent first film in (Robert Forester), as her a year full of great ones, boyfriend and her children rookie writer/director as her babies. She also Elizabeth Chomko gets refers to complete strangthe nuts and bolts of the

What They Had (R) ★★★★

story lined up fairly well and draws out exceptional performances from most of the cast, yet the production lacks anything resembling subtlety, nuance or progression. She assigns single-note character traits to the five principals: anger (Burt), complacency (Bit), frustration (Nick), resentment (Emma) and confusion (Ruth), thus hamstringing any possible arcs.

In the place of growth are scenes top-heavy with shouting, finger-pointing, sibling rivalry and deep resentment of being told what to do against one’s will. Again, for anyone who has lived through this exact same thing, the plot rings true but not in an enlightening, thoughtful or educational manner. With one minor exception, we know no more of the characters at the end than we did when it started. It’s as if Chomko wanted to avoid talking about the disease and concentrate solely on its effects on others.

As was the case with recent first films from Paul Dano (“Wildlife”) and Jonah Hill (“Mid90s”), “What They Had” shows a budding talent not quite at ease with her own material but showing enough promise that we are very interested in seeing what she does next.

(Bleecker Street)

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BEGRUDGINGLY GOOD Classic holiday source material for ‘Grinch’ hard to mess up Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (PG) ★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK

Movie Critic

While not nearly as garish and off point as the 2001 live-action version, this second feature adaptation of the 26-minute 1966 TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” bares only a passing resemblance to the genuine article.

Animated with flawless, CGI perfection, “The Grinch” replaces the borderline horror aspects of the original (narrated and voiced by horror legend Boris Karloff) with bouncy pastel slapstick, an upto-the-minute nod toward ultra-political correctness and an overall softening of all the edges which has kept the ’66 original among the most enduring holiday specials ever produced.

When it was announced that the esteemed thespian Benedict Cumberbatch would voice the title character, “Grinch,” purists and Dr. Seuss fans were guardedly optimistic. Like Karloff, Cumberbatch is British

maybe that is why the finale is as close to the spirit of the original as anyone could rightfully expect.

Benedict Thanks to the time of Cumberyear, the power of the batch voices The brand and the onslaught of tie-in marketing of Grinch in “Dr. every conceivable source, Seuss’ The “The Grinch” will likely Grinch.” crush at the box office and (Special establish legs for the rest Photos: of the holiday season. It’s Illuminacertainly not the disaster tion and it could have been, but Universal neither does it do anything Pictures) to get it close to “classic” holiday fare.

What might be really interesting would be putting with a lower-register voice tion turned in by one-hit writer Michael LaSieur is together one (or two or yet in the film speaks with wonder Pharrell Williams the attention Cindy pays three) 90-minute anthology a higher-pitched, American (“Happy”). to her younger, misbemovie in equal 30-minute accent that is completely Another big change — having twin brothers, her parts with today’s finest lacking in personality or one many will embrace (divorced or widowed?) animators delivering new danger. Generic as it can — is the extended parsingle mom, Donna interpretations of the origibe, it is the single worst ticipation of the equally (Rashida Jones), and her nal piece. Although they factor in the movie and iconic Cindy Lou Who. mild obsession with, not could be wildly different almost instantly lends the In the original, Cindy so much unmasking Santa in quality and in style, it’s production as a whole an Lou (voiced by animation Claus, but rather just putunlikely any of them could overwhelming sell-out, legend June Foray) was a ting a face to the name, be worse than the 2001 vanilla feel. naive child without much which leads to a quality live-action debacle directed It may seem nitpickof a clue, but here (voiced uptick in the third act.

by Ron Howard and staring but the Cumberbatch

by Cameron Seely) she is a LaSieur is able to take ring Jim Carrey.

Grinch — like everyone go-getter, girl power type. the last 10 minutes of the This work by Dr. Seuss else in Whoville — has This is great inasmuch as TV special and meld it is essentially bulletproof. perfect teeth. The original she gets the best lines and with the last half hour of You could do and re-do it Grinch’s gnarled orthodon- has the greatest character this new film and make it to death and still not fully ture added greatly to his depth, but might be too far work. Perhaps co-directors besmirch the legacy. “The menace factor. Vanilla is removed from the original Yarrow Cheney and Scott Grinch” is far from ideal also an apt description for for die-hards.

Mosier realized straying but also not quite the disasthe even higher-pitched One of better new wrin- too far would lose older ter it could have been. yet thankfully brief narra- kles weaved in by screenaudience members, and (Universal)

Pike puts good effort into so-so material in ‘A Private War’ A Private War (R) ★★★★

one with a soul actually “loves” war, Colvin came as close as anyone ever has to giving it soul. Far from dry and undetached, Colvin avoided romanticizing it ala

BY MICHAEL CLARK Ernest Hemingway yet was Movie Critic able to capture the human/ emotional cost factor which Of all of the nearly 200 often transformed her pieces live-action features set from straight journalism into during the recent Iraq and lyrical prose.

Afghanistan wars, less Given that two of his first than a dozen are anything three well-received docuclose to good and only mentaries (“Cartel Land,” one (“American Sniper”) “City of Ghosts”) dealt in focused on a single, non-fic- some form or fashion with tional character. Although it war, it made complete sense could rightfully be described that Matthew Heineman as the biographical film of a would be an ideal choice to journalist, “A Private War” helm this production and does not include anything his perspective of the many regarding their lives prior to battle scenes are superb. covering wars but is quite Appropriately stark, unvargood at presenting war for nished and visceral, these this person as a de facto portions of the film lend addiction. the production a “you are An American working there” level of authentic and for the British news outlet unflinching intimacy.

The Sunday Times, Marie However, the narraColvin (Rosamund Pike) tive regularly bottoms out covered action in Iraq, when shifting from visual Afghanistan and Sri Lanka to dialogue-driven and part (where an injury caused of the blame must be laid at the loss of sight in her left Heineman’s feet. Obviously eye), and she did so with comfortable with action relish and gusto. While no and documentary compo-

Rosamund Pike stars as Marie Colvin in “A Private War.” (Special Photo: Aviron Pictures)

nents, he is unsure when it comes to even the most basic dramatic elements. It doesn’t help matters that the screenplay by Arash Amel (“Erased,” “Grace of Monaco,” “The Titan”) rarely rises above a Screenwriting 101 level and causes all of the otherwise talented performers to heavily lean in to their respective roles. Prior to “A Private War,” Amel hadn’t penned a script that wasn’t universally loathed by critics and even the accolades this film has received thus far don’t include much regarding the writing.

The most obvious victim

of Amel’s shortcomings is Pike, a former model who has been trying to be taken as a serious actress since her 2002 debut as Miranda Frost in the James Bond movie “Die Another Day.” She kinda-sorta achieved that goal in 2014 with an Oscar-nominated supporting performance as the title character in “Gone Girl” but since then has appeared in a string of low-profile, underperforming, and not really great films. It’s a good bet “A Private War” will also likely be a box office failure, but Pike is finally the star of the show and she gives it her

all — which in the end actually might be too much.

A hard-drinking, hardpartying, chain-smoker both when on and off the clock, Colvin, in her own way, bore more than a passing resemblance to Hemingway and regarded armed conflict as both repugnant and alluring. Also like Hemingway, war was Colvin’s first and only actual real love and as a result, her personal life suffered greatly. She burned through boyfriends and had only one constant relationship — with The Sunday Times editor Sean Ryan (Tom Hollander).

In hindsight, Ryan is the films’ most interesting character as he was charged with getting eyes to the page and knew Colvin was his best draw, but was also aware she never did anything halfway and would tempt fate at every turn. His conflict regarding commerce and conscience is clear and as a result was caught in a “damned if I do, damned if I don’t” professional and ethical quandary.

As of this week, the field for possible nominees in the

Best Lead Actress Oscar category is surprisingly thin.

Likely to be nominated are Glenn Close (“The Wife”), Melissa McCarthy (“Will You Ever Forgive Me?”), Lady Gaga (“A Star is Born”) and looking to the future, probably Felicity Jones as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in “On the Basis of Sex” and Olivia Colman as Queen Anne in “The Favourite.” Pike might be able to eke out a nomination, but at this point, it’s highly unlikely.

What is clear is Pike’s dedication to playing an unsexy, often unlikeable character who was her own worst enemy. In this case, dedication is not the same thing as talent but moreso effort. Pike is working hard here but maybe not working smart thanks mostly to the weak material she was given. Her performance is good but not great and is far from effortless or subtle. Far worse performances have been rewarded Oscars in the past and in the case of Pike, merely getting nominated at all really will be a victory.

(Aviron Pictures)

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is left feeling hungry for answers.

“Burning” had unbelievable potential, with great acting, good dialogue and beautiful cinematography (in

By Catherine Foote spots). What killed the film catherine.foote was its length and stagnant @gwinnettdailypost.com stretches of nothing. The film overall is too quiet, with Lee Chang-dong’s “Burnmostly neutral colors. The ing” explores the basic storytelling tries to follow a wants, needs and desires of mystery-style timeline (lots of questions at the beginning, humanity — specifically with answers toward the end) focusing on millennials and the age group’s struggle with Ah-In Yoo, left, is Lee Jong-Su, Jong-seo Jeon, center, is Shin Hae-mi and Steven Yeun (credited Yeun Sang-yeop) is but it just comes off as choppy and misleading. With half fulfillment.

Ben in “Burning.” (Special Photo: Well Go USA Entertainment) At the beginning of the the run time and some of the film, viewers are introduced Jong-Su moves back to his details rearranged, this could friends. His last name is disappears, and it becomes Hae-Mi, stalking Ben day have been an interesting film, childhood farm, but routinely never revealed, and his non- apparent that Ben might do to main character Lee and night. but “Burning” was exhaustvisits Hae-Mi’s apartment Jong-Su (Ah-In Yoo), an Korean first name separates more than burn greenhouses.

Without spoiling the ing from start to finish. to engage in inappropriate awkward, shy guy between him from the other two main Jong-Su emerges from his ending, it can be said that Presented in Korean with sexual behavior (when he’s jobs. College-educated and characters. But what should awkward shell, revealing a the film has no release. No English subtitles. unemployed in his field, cre- supposed to be feeding her be mysterious just comes off determined, confident detec- problems are solved. There ative writing, Jong-Su runs (Well Go USA cat). Other strange events be- as incomplete information. tive. For the second half of is no real character growth or Entertainment) into Hae-Mi (Jong-seo Jeon) gin to occur around the same The only beautiful and the film, Jong-Su tries to find a lesson learned. The viewer — a girl he attended middle time. Jong-Su keeps getting meaningful moment of the school with. phone calls where no one film happens after the three “Don’t you recognize speaks when he answers. He characters smoke marijuana me?” Hae-Mi asks Jong-Su. finds a safe full of knives. together at Jong-Su’s home.

“I’ve had plastic surgery.”

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