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DA: Parents’ rules possible motive in plot

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LAWRENCEVILLE — Investigators believe Christopher and Cameron Ervin might’ve been motivated by discontent with their parents’ authority in a calculated attempt to murder them last Saturday, Gwinnett County District

Attorney Danny Porter said Friday.

“The best I can tell you is that, according to their statements, they were unhappy with some of the rules and some of the requirements the parents had Cameron and Christopher placed on them,” Porter Ervin told the Daily Post. “Some of those had to do with things like, ‘Go out and get make you pay rent.’” a job,’ or ‘We’re going to That potential motive

was among the information likely to come out for the first time earlier Friday during a probable cause hearing for the Snellvillearea brothers, 22 and 17, but their attorneys waived the right to have police present the evidence.

Thomas Clegg, attorney for Christopher Ervin, the older brother, said the choice to skip the court

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from being repeated “ad nauseum” in the media.

In spite of mass national attention on the case, Porter said it’s not entirely surprising to see children turn on their parents for such reasons, particularly children like the older brother, who appeared adrift after a college football scholarship

appearance was partly to keep the allegations against the Shiloh High graduates See BROTHERS, Page 10A

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Officials plan major overhaul

By Curt yeoMans curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers plays the guitar during their concert on the lawn outside the Buford Community Center on Saturday. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

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Doobie Brothers draw crowd of thousands to Buford

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BUFORD — Jim Milliken describes himself as a fan of The Doobie Brothers from way back, saying he remembers listening their records in the 1970s. But the Warner Robins resident never got the chance to see them perform live in concert.

Saturday night he got his wish and much more when he not only saw The Doobie Brothers play live during Buford’s annual concert but also got to meet Doobie alumni

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Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee before the show.

“I won the (meetand-greet) tickets on the radio,” Milliken said. “I got real lucky.”

The first person he thought to bring was his old high school buddy David Jeter, also a veteran Doobie fan. After having their photo snapped with the band and their

Thousands of people crowd the lawn during the Doobie Brothers con-

The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District has big plans for the Gwinnett Place Mall area that include a massive roundabout which contains a park and new waterfront park space and trails.

The CID released its ACTivate Gwinnett Place master plan, which calls for a redevelopment of the mall area to include more greenspace, as well as connectivity MORE ONLINE and transVisit gwinnettdailypost.com portation for video of the CID’s plan for the area. improvements.

Executive Director Joe Allen pitched the plan to county government and business leaders on Tuesday during their tour of the Duluth, Suwanee and Sugar Hill areas.

“We believe this is something that can move the needle on redevelopment, that strong source that moves us from where we are today to that next level of success for Gwinnett Place,” Allen said. “I want you to know, county officials, you have a partner in the CID. We’re here. We’re willing to put our money where our mouth is.

We’re willing to move things forward together.”

The master plan is the product of 12 months of work to get feedback from community stakeholder, CID businesses, members of the district’s board of directors and county officials on how the area could be improved. The CID used funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission and the National Association of Realtors to pay for the plan, Allen said.

Gwinnett Place CID officials are now in the process of promoting the plan to the public and have released a two-and-a-half-minute video on YouTube to explain the plans for the area.

“The Gwinnett Place area has an opportunity to redevelop into a vibrant mixed-use community that can expand mobility options while stimulating economic growth,” CID Board

See CONCERT, Page 10A cert on the lawn outside the Buford Community Center on Saturday.

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Teen charged with murder of Dacula woman, 77 Sixteen-year-old James Watkins has been charged with the murder of Margaret Sheffield, a 77-year-old woman who was discovered dead in

her Dacula home Friday morning.

Gwinnett police said it appeared that Watkins stabbed Sheffield, but an official cause of death has not been released.

According to police,

Watkins lived in the same Dacula neighborhood and knew Sheffield. Police believe theft was the motive for the murder.

Watkins has been charged with felony mur-

der, aggravated assault and burglary and was sent to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center.

Police were called to a home at 2680 Track Way at about 10:45 a.m. The

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officers who first arrived at the home immediately noticed the body and contacted the homicide and crime scene units.

Sheffield lived alone and last had contact with family members about

24 hours before her body was found, police spokesman Cpl. Deon Washington said. The home is in a neighborhood near Dacula Harbin Road, which is off U.S. Highway 29.

Task force seizes $280K of heroin in Norcross bust From StaFF reportS Several law enforcement agencies raided a Norcross apartment on Friday and seized 8.8 pounds of heroin, where officers arrested two residents.

The Gwinnett Metro Task Force executed a search warrant, along with federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives related to the incident, and found the four kilos of heroin had a wholesale street value of about $280,000, Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Shannon Volkodav said.

The raid happened at the Ashford Jackson Creek Apartment complex on Sunrise Village Lane in Norcross. The authorities arrested Crecenio Silverio, 35, and Magarita Barragan, 27.

They were each charged with trafficking heroin.

The Gwinnett Metro Task Force is made up of deputies from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Lilburn, Lawrenceville, Duluth and Suwanee police departments.

The Gwinnett Metro Task Force can be contacted at their drug tip line at 770-670-5180 or by email at gmtaskforce@gmail.com.

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Community works on Martinez home for her return

By Katie Morris

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DACULA — It’s been a long journey for Cindy Martinez since she began battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria in May. But she hasn’t been fighting alone.

Martinez has had the love and support of her husband, David, a Gwinnett police officer, and their two kids David, 5, and Bianca, 2, as well as an outpouring of support from the community.

A group of neighbors and local volunteers continued that show of support Saturday as they worked to rebuild the family’s Dacula home, readying it for Martinez’s return.

“It’s all about David and his wife: they are what matters,” neighbor Mark Brooks said. “We’re here showing them love from the community.”

Martinez was hospitalized at Gwinnett Medical Center with the illness Memorial Day and has since endured multiple surgeries, having both feet and a hand amputated. She has been in rehab since August and is set to finally return home in a few weeks.

David Martinez, left, with volunteer general contractor Jim Poe on Saturday discusses the major rebuild project to his Dacula home in preparation for his wife, Cindy Martinez’s, return after months of battling a rare flesheating bacteria.

Cindy Martinez’s husband, David, worked with neighbors and local contractors, volunteers and fellow Gwinnett police officers to rebuild their Dacula home Saturday in preparation of her return after months of battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria. (Staff Photos: Katie Morris)

The project was initiated weeks ago with David and his father William working to rebuild the home along with fellow officers and friends. Soon neighbors Burt Palmer, Brooks and Andy Akin came aboard, volunteering their building expertise and supplying materials and labor for the major project. Dacula resident Jim Poe was then contacted and happily donated his services as the

project’s general contractor.

“I’m in the business of helping people,” Poe said.

“I just happen to have a construction company and a heating and AC company.”

The substantial rebuild project includes widening all of the home’s doorways and the upstairs catwalk, adding a ramp to the front of the home and a wheelchair lift in the garage. An

elevator is being installed to the back of the home that will open up to the basement, main floor and second level. The first floor bedroom and bathroom are being reconfigured to be wheelchair accessible, and then the upstairs master bedroom and bathroom will be redesigned.

Martinez said it’s been great to see members of his community come together to help with the rebuild.

“I wish my wife were here so she could see all the heartfelt support that I’ve been able to experience,” he said. “It’s amazing to see everyone come together, and people have normal jobs and they are doing this after hours and on the weekends, taking some time from their personal lives to help us out. I’m really grateful for that.”

Brooks also rallied together fellow members of 12 Stone Church’s parking team to join in Saturday’s efforts.

“If I have to climb a mountain, I know who to

call,” Brooks said. “These are good guys all donating their time.”

While Brooks was inspired to see the community coming together, the true inspiration for him has been watching David care for his kids, putting David on the school bus and taking Bianca to childcare before heading to his fulltime job.

“He has a long road ahead,” Brooks said. “We just want to help him on his journey.”

For more information or to donate to the family, visit www.facebook.com/ cindysmiracle.

Police: Conyers teen wields machete over game controller By aiMee Jones

just before 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, believing that he had swapped a broken and inoperable wireless CONYERS — When controller for the brothers’ two brothers attempted to newer one when he had retrieve their PlayStation been playing video games controller, they no doubt at their house a couple of expected there could be a weeks earlier. confrontation. It is unlikely, According to the incident however, that they were report filed by the Conyers prepared to be threatened Police Department, when with a machete. the brothers confronted The two teenage brothRamirez about swapping ers, along with two the controllers, Ramirez other people, went to the allegedly pulled an 18-inch Villa Pines Court home of machete from his backpack 17-year-old Jeyser Ramirez and started to chase the aimee.jones @rockdalecitizen.com

teens as they ran away.

When police arrived at the scene, they spoke with Ramirez’s brother, who initially claimed he looked under Jeyser Ramirez’s bed but could not find the controller.

“He added that he had taken the machete away from Jeyser and secured it in his residence,” CPD Officer Peter Salvey stated in the report.

Just about that time, Ramiriz began walking from another residence toward his home where

police were speaking with his brother. The brother reportedly started to run toward Ramirez, ignoring police commands to stop, until another officer intercepted him and stopped him at Taser point, the report states.

The two Ramirez brothers were placed in handcuffs and while searching Jeyser Ramirez, an officer found a large tactical-style folding knife along with a small amount of marijuana in his front pants pocket.

Officers then went inside

the house, where they found the backpack on the floor.

“When I opened the bag, I observed a large combat survival knife. The blade appeared to be approximately 8 to 9 inches in length,” Officer Salvey reported.

Jeyser’s brother then took officers to their bedroom. One of the police officers pulled a small bag containing some wired gaming controllers from underneath Jeyser’s bed.

He then pulled out some

clothing wrapped around a PlayStation3 wireless controller.

The victims showed the officers the scratched controllers they said Jeyser swapped for their newer one.

“I compared the two controllers … One was clearly in better condition than the other,” the officer stated.

Jeyser Ramirez was arrested and has been charged with aggravated assault and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Shoplifter steals bulbs from auto supply store By aiMee Jones

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CONYERS — An employee at an automotive supply store reported that

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The employee reported that a black man, about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, walked into the O’Reilly Auto Parts store on Salem Road around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and grabbed two basic Sylvania auto bulbs.

“The suspect opened one box and took the bulb out of the package. He was in the process of opening the second box and attempted to take the second bulb when (the employee) walked over and asked the male if he could help him with something. The male said no and started walking toward the exit,” the incident report filed by Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Clayton Davis states.

The suspect ignored the employee as he asked him about the bulbs and continued walking out of the store.

The employee followed the shoplifter outside and said he got into a silver 2001 BMW with North Carolina tags.

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GaDOE announces flexibility to teacher evaluations The new process will begin with a pilot in six districts that represent charter schools, A year and a half after elementary, middle and it rolled out a new teach- high schools in urban, er evaluation system, the suburban and rural areas Georgia Department of throughout the state: Ben Education on Friday said Hill County, Cherokee it will relax one aspect of County, Clayton County, the system.

Griffin-Spalding County, State education ofPeach County and White ficials said they will not County. require six observations Gwinnett County Pubof teachers and instead lic Schools spokeswoman allow for a more perSloan Roach said the sonalized approach. The district’s evaluation is in change came in response place and similar to last to concerns of teachyear’s version. The disers and school leaders, trict’s human resources GaDOE spokesman Matt staff is expected to attend Cardoza said. a meeting in the next Highly effective teachweek to learn additional ers could receive fewer information about the observations, while new pilot. or ineffective teachers will When Gwinnett’s sysreceive the standard six. tem was rolled out two

By Keith Farner

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One-size-fits-all doesn’t work for our teachers any more than it does for our students. A tiered observation system, which we will pilot in selected districts this year, will free up time for administrators to focus on improving the instruction of the school’s teachers that need the most attention.”

— State School Superintendent Richard Woods

years ago, teachers had two unscheduled classroom observations for at least 10 minutes each and one formal observation.

By May 1, teachers had a minimum of two 30-minute observations and four brief observations of at least 10 minutes and got to discuss progress with administrators.

GaDOE officials said it’s a response to feedback.

“There has been a call from school-level leaders all over Georgia to reduce the administrative burden resulting from the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in a press release. “I could not agree more with their concerns. One-size-fitsall doesn’t work for our teachers any more than it does for our students.

A tiered observation system, which we will pilot in selected districts this year, will free up time for administrators to focus on improving the instruction of the school’s teachers that need the most attention.”

When it was rolled out in 2014, GaDOE officials said school systems should base decisions about retention, promotion, compensation, dismissals, and other staffing decisions including transfers, placements and preferences if there are layoffs, primarily on the results of the new evaluation system.

Gwinnett’s previous teacher evaluation system, called GTEP, was based primarily on observations and rated

teacher performance as either “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” The new evaluation system gives teachers, assistant principals and principals four ratings: Exemplary, Proficient, Needs Development or Ineffective.

Proficient is the target rating for teachers and school leaders.

A teacher or leader who receives an evaluation that’s in the lower two categories is reported to the Professional Standards Commission.

And any individual who is in the lower two categories for any two years in a five-year certificate period should not be eligible to have their certificate renewed by the PSC until performance improves.

the agreement prevents Iran from developing a nuclear bomb by blocking four pathways. It also requires Iran to reduce the number of active centrifuges at two nuclear facilities from 20,000 to 6,104 for the next 10 years, while reducing its stockpile of highlyenriched uranium by 98 percent.

Republicans, however, have repeatedly insisted that sanctions be used to ensure Iran does not build nuclear bombs.

“Worst of all, the United States has negotiated away all of its leverage to

enforce accountability by Iran by releasing existing sanctions and removing the ability to impose sanctions in the future,” Isakson said.

By issuing the statement, Isakson joined his Georgia colleague, Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.), in taking opportunities in the past week to publicly express opposition to the agreement. Perdue spoke out against the agreement in an Op-Ed piece which was published on Friday in the Daily Post.

“Not only does this deal fail to preclude Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon, it legitimizes Iran’s illicit enrichment program and all but guarantees a nuclear Iran in a little over a decade,” Perdue wrote. “More troublingly, this deal will ignite a conventional and nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Instead of making the world a safer place, this deal makes the world more volatile.”

AACG official expected to call on congressmen to reject longer trucks The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks announced a representative of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia will be among a nationwide group of public safety, elected and government officials who will appear before Congressmen this week to ask them to vote against a proposal to increase the allowed length of semi trucks by 17 feet.

The coalition said ACCG Legislative Director Shaun Adams will meet with congressmen on Wednesday to address the issue. The group argued approval of the length increase would mean trucks could become as long as 91-feet in length. In a statement released through the coalition, Adams said that would increase safety risks for Georgia drivers.

“With the expansion of the Savannah Port, truck traffic in Georgia is bound to increase,” Adams said in the statement.

“While that’s a good thing for Georgia’s economy, it also increases the potential for crashes and the need to make decisions that keep motorists safe. That’s why we’re urging the Georgia congressional delegation to stand with us in opposing longer trucks.”

Political Notebook appears in the Thursday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Isakson calls Iran agreement a ‘bad deal for America’ Georgia’s senior senator in Washington D.C. came out in strong opposition against the proposed nuclear deal with Iran this past week, joining a chorus of Senate Republicans who are opposed to the deal.

Sen. Johnny Johnny Isakson Isakson (R-Ga.) spoke out after Senate Republicans failed to get enough votes to break a filibuster by Democrats

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This is not the end of this debate,” Isakson said in a statement. “This is a bad deal for America. It’s a bad deal for Israel and the world. It’s a bad deal for my children and grandchildren. I reject the agreement on its face and will continue to fight against it.”

— Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)

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dark on where they stand on Iran.” that has prevented the The issue is expected chamber from taking an to come up for a vote up-or-down on nuclear again this week, though, deal. He said he was “ap- but Isakson stressed his palled” by Democrats and opposition to the agreeaccused them of “choos- ment. ing to keep the people of “This is not the end of the United States in the this debate,” Isakson said

in a statement. “This is a bad deal for America.

It’s a bad deal for Israel and the world. It’s a bad deal for my children and grandchildren. I reject the agreement on its face and will continue to fight against it.”

The White House said

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world&nation WORLD At least 85 killed in explosion at India restaurant

Marx admirer elected UK Labour leader

By WIllIam JameS and mIchael holden

Reuters

LONDON — Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran leftwinger who professes an admiration for Karl Marx, was elected leader of Britain’s opposition Labour party on Saturday, a victory that may make a British EU exit more likely and which one former Labour prime minister has said could leave their party unelectable.

Greeted by cheers from supporters in the room and hailed by radicals across Europe, Corbyn’s triumph opened up the prospect of deep splits within Labour with some fearing he will repel voters with radical policies that include unilateral nuclear disarmament, nationalization and wealth taxes.

“Things can and they will change,” Corbyn said in his acceptance speech Putin welcomes after taking 59.5 percent of stoppage of votes cast, winning by a far fighting in Ukraine bigger margin than anyone CHERSONEUS, Crimea had envisaged. “I say thank — Russia’s President Vladi- you in advance to us all working together to achieve mir Putin said on Saturday great victories, not just it was welcome that fightelectorally for Labour, but ing had stopped in eastern Ukraine, a change in rhetoric emotionally for the whole of our society to show we compared to his previous accusations against Ukraine don’t have to be unequal, it doesn’t have to be unfair, for violating a ceasefire. poverty isn’t inevitable,” Until recently Putin has repeatedly criticized Ukraine the gray-haired, bearded 66-year-old said. for failing to implement a His victory reflects peace deal agreed in February, including by continued shelling of rebel-held areas.

“It’s heartening that the main thing is the cessation of shelling of the Donbass (eastern Ukraine) from the Wildfire destroys side of the armed forces as well as the so-called volunhomes, threatens teer battalions of Ukraine,” he said in the Crimean town 6,000 residences A relatively small but of Chersoneus. fast-moving wildfire in “I think that today this is California’s Sierra Nevada the main achievement.” mountains grew overnight, Both Ukrainian and rebel destroying homes and forces have blamed each threatening about 6,000 other for repeated ceasefire residences, fire officials said breaches but both sides are on Saturday. now broadly respecting a The so-called Butte Fire new ceasefire that came into has destroyed 15 homes in effect on Sept. 1, according rural Amador and Calaveras to international monitors counties, where it covers from the Organization for an estimated 64,728 acres, Security and Co-operation in California Department of Europe.

Forestry and Fire Protection spokeswoman Lynn TolmaEgypt’s president choff said. asks oil minister She said the fire grew overnight after officials inito form cabinet tially overestimated the area CAIRO — Egyptian of the blaze on Friday.

President Abdel Fattah alTolmachoff said she exSisi on Saturday asked Oil pected the tally of destroyed Minister Sherif Ismail to homes to grow as inspectors form a new cabinet within assess the damage on Satone week after the government submitted its resigna- urday. Residents in the area were required to evacuate on tion, a statement from the Friday. presidency said.

About 3,300 firefightIt was not immediately ers are working to contain clear why the government the fire, which erupted on resigned, but officials told Wednesday and spread late Reuters on condition of on Friday near the foranonymity that Sisi had mer gold mining town of been unhappy with the Jackson. Officials listed it performance of several as 10 percent contained on ministries.

Saturday morning.

The announcement comes almost one week after the authorities arrested Ky. clerk asks Egypt’s agriculture minister over corruption allegations. for delay in gay marriage licenses Egypt is battling an MOREHEAD, Ky. — insurgency headed by an The county clerk from affiliate of Islamic State while trying to attract more Kentucky who was jailed after refusing to issue marforeign investment in an economy reeling from years riage licenses to gay couples has asked an appeals court of turmoil that followed to let her continue her stand an uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in until a lawsuit against her is decided.

2011.

—From wire reports Rowan County Clerk NEW DELHI — At least 85 people were killed when a cooking gas cylinder blew up in a crowded restaurant in central India on Saturday, triggering a second blast of mining detonators stored illegally nearby, police said.

The explosions tore through the restaurant as labourers sat down for breakfast during the morning rush hour in the town of Petlawad, about 500 miles south of New Delhi, Inspector Mewa Lal Gaur told Reuters.

Gaur said people who had gathered outside the restaurant after the initial blast were caught in a second explosion when gelatin sticks stored in a nearby building caught light, blew up and buried scores of people as the roof caved in.

PEOPLE Trump sends Fallon to highest Friday rating in 18 months

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Fallon got a Donald Trump bump as the GOP presidential hopeful’s appearance took “The Tonight Show” to its highest ratings for a Friday broadcast in 18 months.

NBC’s “Tonight Show” brought in a 3.6 household rating in Nielsen’s 56 overnight metered markets, which cover about 70 percent of U.S. TV households. In adults 18-49, Fallon averaged a 1.3/7. That was Fallon’s highest mark for a Friday broadcast since The new leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn waves after mak- Feb. 28, 2014, shortly after ing his inaugural speech at the Queen Elizabeth Centre in central London on Saturday. his debut.

Avowed socialist and Karl Marx admirer Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of Britain’s opposition Labour party on Saturday, a result that may make a British EU exit more likely and which senior figures have said would leave their party unelectable. (Reuters/ Stefan Wermuth)

growing support for leftwing movements across Europe, with Syriza winning an election in Greece in January and Spain’s antiausterity party Podemos performing well in opinion polls. Both parties welcomed the news.

Corbyn’s rise also has an echo of the way U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has galvanized left-leaning Democrats in his bid to beat Hillary Clinton to the party’s nomination for the U.S. presidential race.

However, the scale of di-

vision Corbyn’s victory has created in his own party was immediately laid bare with one Labour lawmaker quitting his role as a health spokesman while Corbyn was making his acceptance speech.

Others quickly followed, saying they would not serve in his senior team.

“My job is going to be a complicated one, that I fully understand,” Corbyn told hundreds of supporters singing the socialist anthem “The Red Flag,” Labour’s traditional song since 1925,

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A firefighter watches a tree burn as the Butte Fire rages near San Andreas, Calif., on Saturday. The fast-moving wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains grew overnight, destroying homes and threatening about 6,000 residences, fire officials said on Saturday. (Reuters/Noah Berger)

Kim Davis, due back at work Monday after six days behind bars, has said her beliefs as an Apostolic Christian prevent her from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples and her attorneys have said the 49-year-old woman will not violate her conscience when she returns to work.

In her absence, deputy clerks have been issuing licenses and have said they would continue to do so.

Davis was jailed when she refused to comply with U.S. District Judge David Bunning’s order to issue licenses.

He ordered her released when the deputy clerks began issuing the licenses.

In a Friday motion filed with the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Davis’ attorneys asked that she be allowed to continue banning marriage licenses for her entire office until the case is settled.

a plane during a training exercise on Friday in Washington state has been found, authorities said on Saturday.

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies, police from the Squaxin Island Tribe and members of the military were searching in the Kamilche area.

“The soldier has been found but he did not survive,” the sheriff’s office said on Twitter. “An investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Army and MCSO. Tragic training accident.”

The soldier was from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, but no other details were immediately available.

Blake says N.Y. cop should be fired for abuse

Former professional tennis player James Blake said on Saturday that an undercover policeman who U.S. paratrooper body-slammed him outside found dead after a Manhattan hotel in a case of mistaken identity did training jump The body of a U.S. special not deserve to wear an offiforces soldier who was miss- cer’s badge — and he told ing since parachuting from CNN he should be fired for

at a celebration in the tiny Sanctuary House pub near parliament.

A vegetarian republican who only received backing from fellow Labour lawmakers to enter the contest to ensure wide debate, Corbyn has struck a chord with many Labour supporters by repudiating the pro-business consensus of Tony Blair, who won three elections for Labour but is now widely unpopular, not least because of his involvement in the invasion of Iraq.

abusing his powers.

Blake, who reached a career high of No. 4 in the world and retired two years ago, said he initially thought that it was someone rushing up to give him a hug “or something positive” as he waited alone for a car to take him to the U.S. Open for corporate appearances.

But the 35-year-old American said the officer gave no warning or identification before tackling him, throwing him to the ground, then handcuffing him.

Blake is black and the New York City Police Department officer, James Frascatore, is white. Blake said he did not think the incident was about race, but about excessive use of force by police.

Plane crash on Tom Cruise film set kills two

LOS ANGELES — A plane crash during the shoot of Tom Cruise’s movie “Mena” killed two and seriously injured a third person on Friday night in Medellin, Colombia.

Cruise, a trained pilot, was not on the plane. The two people killed were identified as American film pilot Alan David Purwin and Colombian Carlos Berl. Another American pilot, Jimmy Lee Garland, was severely injured and hospitalized in Medellin.

Local authorities believe that bad weather caused the twin-engine Aerostar to crash against the Alto de la Clarita mountain.

The Universal Pictures drama directed by Doug Liman has been shooting in Colombia since late August. Cruise plays Barry Seal, the American pilot who worked for Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar before he became a spy for the DEA.

Stewart joins Sept. 11 medical care push

NEW YORK — First responders who were injured or sickened by the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington said they will visit Congress with comedian Jon Stewart to push lawmakers to extend expiring medical programs as Friday marked Ariz. shootings 14 years since 9/11. suspect in court Activists believe the former host of “The Daily on pot charge Show,” who they say was A 19-year-old Arizona instrumental in persuading man described by authoriCongress to pass the proties as a person of interest in a spate of recent highway grams in the Zadroga Act shootings appeared in court of 2010, can again help their effort. on an unrelated marijuana “We pitched a solid possession charge on Satureight innings and then Jon day, jail records showed.

Stewart came in and closed Oscar De La Torre Munoz, of Avondale, Ariz., was in 2010,” said John Feal, founder of the Feal Good detained by state troopers Friday at a Phoenix-area gas Foundation, which advocates for injured or ill 9/11 station along with an unemergency personnel. identified woman who was Feal and representatives later released. Their white Chevrolet Tahoe was seized. from other first responder groups confirmed Stewart’s Authorities provided involvement. Stewart was few details, but say De not immediately available La Torre Munoz is being for comment. questioned in connection Nearly 3,000 people with an investigation into 11 died when hijackers possible vehicle shootings crashed planes into the since Aug. 29 on a roughly 10-mile stretch of Interstate World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylva10 where it runs through nia field on Sept. 11, 2001.

Phoenix.

—From wire reports —From wire reports

Personal trainers sweat as Washington, D.C., readies new rules

By Ian SImpSon Reuters

WASHINGTON — A battle is brewing in Washington as the capital city prepares to regulate personal fitness trainers in a move that could ripple through the country’s booming $24 billion gym industry and its fight against flab.

The District of Columbia, whose residents are generally fitter than the rest of the country, is set

MUST READ to adopt the United States’ first regulations on trainers, following a law passed by the city council last year. It named an obscure city regulatory panel, the Board of Physical Therapy, to develop rules for trainers who help guide exercise aficionados through their stretching, weightlifting and crunches.

The board is set to vote on the new standards on Sept. 22. After a 30-day period for public comment followed by possible revisions, the rules would take effect.

Backers of regulation say consumers need protection against unqualified trainers and problems that can range from injury to sexual misconduct. Opponents reject the move as government meddling in an innovative business.

The effort “is first in the nation

and it’s going to set precedent for the industry,” said Phillip Godfrey, a medical exercise specialist who has long tracked the District law on trainers.

Opponents also worry that Board of Physical Therapy rules will drive up costs for clients and eat into health club profits.

“Personal training is the biggest profit center in health clubs — hire a kid at $12 an hour and charge $40,” said Sal Arria, the

president of the National Board of Fitness Examiners, a nonprofit which offers its own certification standards for trainers.

Washington would seem to be a perfect place to test fitness rules. Its streets are alive with joggers and people toting rolled-up workout mats, and it was rated the fittest U.S. city in May by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation.

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The Iran charade on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON — Congress is finally having its say on the Iran deal. It will be an elaborate charade, however, because, having first gone to the U.N., President Obama has largely drained congressional action of relevance. At the Security Council, he pushed through a resolution ratifying the deal, thus officially committing the United States as a nation to its implementation — in advance of any congressional action.

The resolution abolishes the entire legal framework, built over a decade, underlying the international sanctions against Iran. A few months from now, they will be gone.

Charles The script is already written: Krauthammer The International Atomic Energy Agency, relying on Iran’s self-inspection (!) of its most sensitive nuclear facility, will declare Iran in compliance. The agreement then goes into effect and Iran’s nuclear program is officially deemed peaceful.

Sanctions are lifted. The mullahs receive $100 billion of frozen assets as a signing bonus. Iran begins reaping the economic bonanza, tripling its oil exports and welcoming a stampede of foreign companies back into the country.

It is all precooked. Last month, Britain’s foreign secretary traveled to Tehran with an impressive delegation of British companies ready to deal. He was late, however. The Italian and French foreign ministers had already been there, accompanied by their own hungry businessmen and oil companies.

Iran is back in business.

As a matter of constitutional decency, the president should have submitted the deal to Congress first. And submitted it as a treaty. Which it obviously is. No international agreement in a generation matches this one in strategic significance and geopolitical gravity.

Obama did not submit it as a treaty because he knew he could never get the constitutionally required votes for ratification. He’s not close to getting two-thirds of the Senate. He’s not close to getting a simple majority. No wonder: in the latest Pew Research Center poll, the American people oppose the deal by a staggering 28-point margin.

To get around the Constitution, Obama negotiated a swindle that requires him to garner a mere one-third of one house of Congress. Indeed, on Thursday, with just 42 Senate supporters — remember, a treaty requires 67 — the Democrats filibustered and prevented, at least for now, the Senate from voting on the deal at all.

But Obama two months ago enshrined the deal as international law at the U.N. Why should we care about the congressional vote? In order to highlight the illegitimacy of Obama’s constitutional runaround and thus make it easier for a future president to overturn the deal, especially if Iran is found to be cheating.

As of now, however, it is done. Iran will be both unleashed — sanctions lifted, economy booming, with no treaty provisions regarding its growing regional aggression and support for terrorists — and welcomed as a good international citizen possessing a peaceful nuclear program. An astonishing trick.

Iran’s legitimation will not have to wait a decade, after which, as the Iranian foreign minister boasts, the U.N. file on the Iranian nuclear program will be closed, all restrictions will be dropped and, as Obama himself has admitted, the breakout time to an Iranian bomb will become essentially zero. On the contrary. The legitimation happens now. Early next year, Iran will be officially recognized as a peaceful nuclear nation.

This is a revolution in Iran’s international standing, yet its consequences have been largely overlooked. The deal goes beyond merely leaving Iran’s nuclear infrastructure intact. Because the deal legitimizes that nuclear program as peaceful (unless proven otherwise — don’t hold your breath), it is entitled to international assistance.

Hence the astonishing provision buried in Annex III, Section 10 committing Western experts to offering the Iranian program our nuclear expertise.

Specifically “training courses and workshops.”

On what? Among other things, on how to protect against “sabotage.”

Imagine: We are now to protect Iran against, say, the very Stuxnet virus, developed by the NSA and Israel’s Unit 8200, that for years disrupted and delayed an Iranian bomb.

Secretary of State John Kerry has darkly warned Israel to not even think about a military strike on the nuclear facilities of a regime whose leader said just Wednesday that Israel will be wiped out within 25 years. The Israelis are now being told additionally — Annex III, Section 10 — that if they attempt just a defensive, nonmilitary cyberattack (a Stuxnet II), the West will help Iran foil it.

Ask those 42 senators if they even know about this provision. And how they can sign on to such a deal without shame and revulsion.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

The demise of the covered-dish dinner Covered dish dinners aren’t what they used to be; not in most places. Now I know there are probably a few spots left where folks really show out when a fifth Sunday or a homecoming rolls around, but let’s face it—home cooking is a dying art and folks just don’t have time to do with food what they used to do with food.

Let me rephrase that last statement. Folks just don’t take time to do with food what they used to do with food. We still have 24 hours in each day. The earth’s rotation hasn’t changed. But we are all so busy being busy that we often opt for convenience over quality and it shows, even on fifth Sundays and at homecoming.

I was raised in the Julia A. Porter Methodist Church in Porterdale and when it was time for a covered dish dinner the ladies — and men — of that church really put on the dog. I’m talking fried chicken, deviled eggs, green beans and corn and peas. What you talking about, Georgia! The men made Brunswick stew in a big black pot cooked over an open fire, and don’t even get me started on the cakes and pies and other delectable

to take to family socials.

You may know what I am talking about. You’d open a can or three of pear halves and place them over a layer of iceberg lettuce. Then you would put a little gob of mayonnaise on the hollow spot in each pear half Darrell and cover that with grated Huckaby cheddar cheese. You might garnish each one with half desserts. a Maraschino cherry for a While preaching was still really special occasion. You going on the ladies would could make the exact same excuse themselves and lay dish with canned pineapple out the spread, either in the rings if you wanted a little basement of the church or variety. outside, under the trees if we When we were first marwere having dinner on the ried my lovely wife, Lisa, grounds. Then they would made all sorts of fun of me stand back and watch to see for preparing that particular whose food disappeared first. dish. She said it was a PorThey didn’t admit it, but terdale thing, as if there were we all know they did. Some something wrong with that. ladies, for example, put too What did she know? Her much paprika on their devgrandmother was from Wisiled eggs and others made consin, of all places. I have the eggs too soupy. Nobody made it a point to poll people likes a soupy deviled egg, or over the past three decades, one with too much salt. My right in front of Lisa, and we mama always fried chicken, have come across a lot more and hers was always the first people that know about pear to disappear. But there was salad than don’t — so put other great food, like home- that in your pipe and smoke made pimiento cheese sand- it! wiches and peach pickles.

But times have changed.

One of my favorite treats I will never forget the first was the pear salad, and I time I saw a bucket of Kenstill like to make pear salad tucky Fried Chicken sitting

on a table at a covered dish dinner. I knew then that we were presiding over the decline of civilization. And now it is common practice for folks to pick up potato salad and coleslaw at the grocery store deli and bring them to the church. Some people try to disguise the fact by putting the storebought goods in bowls from their own kitchen, but others have no shame and just set them out in the little plastic bowl it came in. Bishop Moore would roll over in his grave if he knew about such.

Now you might be wondering what brought this all on. Honesty compels me to admit that I haven’t been to a covered dish dinner in a while. But a friend of mine is a preacher and he goes to more than his share of such functions, and Thursday morning he sent me a picture from a men’s club breakfast. Somebody had brought store-bought gravy to go on the biscuits. Heinz “Home Style” savory beef gravy.

The home of Heinz is Pittsburg and this particular jar of gravy had been canned in L.A. — and we ain’t talking lower Alabama.

What hath God wrought — indeed.

I love these irreverent but loving tributes I love a great sense of humor, no matter what its source. That includes obituaries. Joe O’Connor, a Great American from Marietta, shared with me a couple of eulogies he thought I might enjoy reading. I did and I deemed them too good not pass along — edited for length but preserving their spirit.

According to the obit of O’Connor’s close friend, Gary Edwin Sutton, of La Jolla, Cal., he was “a troublemaker and a man full of integrity, class clown and a brilliant businessman, ruthless when crossed and a generous advisor to everyone who leaned on him, a risk-taking adventurer and a mushy family man, a C student and a lifelong learner, a healthy fitness buff and a wine lover, a small town farm boy and a big city sophisticate.

“Always a writer at heart, Gary authored numerous business and fiction books, some of which were actually published by legitimate publishing houses (all are available on Amazon, but buyer beware!) He also ran many columns and Op-Ed pieces in publications ranging from the local fish wrapper to the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. One column helped a judge decide to overturn a jury verdict. Another caused a CIA operative to show

known that he lost his battle as a result of an automobile accident on June 18.

“True to Fred’s personal style, his final hours were spent joking with medical personnel while he whimpered, cussed, begged for narcotics and bargained with Dick God to look after his wife Yarbrough and kids. He loved his family.

“Fred’s back straightened up on his doorstop. Death and chest puffed out when threats and nasty letters to he heard ‘The Star Spangled the editor followed several Banner’ and his eyes teared pieces. At least that’s what he when he heard ‘Amazing claimed — Gary was never Grace.’ Always an interone to let the truth get in the ested observer of politics and way of a good story. amazed at what the voters “Despite loving being the would tolerate. His final center of attention, Gary did wishes were ‘throw the bums not want to have a funeral out and don’t elect lawyers’ or memorial service. We (though it seems to make are debating about looking little difference). skyward, saying ‘You are not “During his life he exthe boss of us!’ and going celled at mediocrity. He against his wishes, but plans loved to hear and tell jokes, are still to be determined. especially short ones due to Gary was suspicious of most his limited attention span. charities, so there’s no need He had a life-long love affair to make a donation in his with bacon, butter, cigars and name. If you wish to honor bourbon. him, please spend time with “He died at MCV Hospital your precious families and and sadly was deprived of realize that you may not have his final wish which was to as many tomorrows as you’d be run over by a beer truck like.” on the way to the liquor store And then there is this trib- to buy booze for a double ute to Frederic Arthur (Fred) date to include his wife, Clark, of Richmond, Va., Rush Limbaugh and Ann “who had tired of reading Coulter to crash an ACLU obituaries noting other’s cou- cocktail party. rageous battles with this or “No funeral or service is that disease, (and) wanted it planned. However, a party

will be held to celebrate Fred’s life. Fred’s ashes will be fired from his favorite cannon at a private party on the Great Wicomico River where he had a home for 25 years. Additionally, all of Fred’s friend (sic) will be asked to gather in a phone booth, to be designated in the future, to have a drink and wonder, ‘Fred who?’”

If our obituaries were truthful, what would they say about us? Mine would probably state: “He took himself much too seriously and bored to tears those around him but we didn’t have the heart to tell him while he was here.” Not these two guys. It is obvious they marched to their own drums and enjoyed every step of the parade as did those who had the privilege of watching them pass by. Their tributes are as loving as they are irreverent.

After reading them, I regret I never got to meet Gary Edwin Sutton or Frederic Arthur Clark. I think I would have liked them both. I certainly liked their style. May they rest in peace wherever they are. They’ve earned it.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at yarb2400@ bellsouth.net; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139; online at dickyarbrough.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb.

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Southern Belle Farm opening in McDonough for fall season FRom staFF RepoRts McDONOUGH — Fall is coming and Southern Belle Farm is kicking off the season with its annual cornfield maze.

From Sept. 19 to Nov. 1, the working farm invites the community to enjoy the cooler weather with a host of activities including a hayride tour of the farm, pig racing and a ride on the cow train.

From a dairy operation to agritourism, the farm has experienced several changes throughout the years.

“Ten years ago, we never dreamed that the community would rally behind and support our family farm the way they have. For that, we are extremely thankful and feel blessed to be able to farm the same Georgia red clay that so many of our forefathers have done before us right here in Henry County, Georgia,” said Jake Carter, co-owner and fifth-generation farmer.

“It brings great joy not only watching our own children grow up and enjoy what we have going on here

Pig racing is one of the many fall activities at Southern Belle Farm. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)

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obituaries WINDER

Danny Austin Danny Austin, age 68, of Winder, GA died September 9, 2015.

AUBURN

Barry Britt Barry Keith Britt, age 60 of Auburn, GA passed away September 10, 2015. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

STATHAM

Evelyn Cheatham Evelyn Hardegree Cheatham, age 83, of Statham, GA died September 10, 2015.

JEFFERSON

Evelyn Davis Mrs. Evelyn Annie Davis, age 82, of Jefferson, who passed away on September 9, 2015.

MONROE

Leroy Dove Leroy Dove, age 75 of Monroe, passed away on September 10, 2015.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

DULUTH

Jane Durvin Jane Iris Durvin, age 84, of Duluth, Ga., died Tuesday evening, September 8, 2015. Her memorial service will be Saturday, September 26, 2015, at 2 pm in the Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/ Tucker Chapel. Preceded in death by her husband, Horace T. “Boots” Durvin in 2005, she is survived by her daughter, Candy D

Davidson of Clarkesville, GA., sons and daughterin-law, Keith and Linda Durvin, Robbie Durvin, all of Lawrenceville, Ga., grandchildren, Tiffany Durvin, Daniel Durvin and three great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be left at www.billheadfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the Bill Head Funeral Home and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel.

770-564-2726.

MAYSVILLE

Mildred Jordan Mrs. Mildred Doss Jordan, age 91 of Maysville, Georgia who passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015.

DAWSONVILLE

Thelma Owens Thelma Owens, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on September 10, 2015. Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory of Buford, GA 770-932-1133.

Survivors include his wife, Teri Shackelford; daughters, Courtney “Highest Knob” and Elizabeth “Birdie” Shackelford; beloved hound, Bella “Beanie” Shackelford; sisters, Diane Price and her husband, Jammie, and Regina Bellizzi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Jeff Shackelford Memorial Fund.

Donations can be made to P.O. Box 512, Stafford, VA 22555, or at any Wells Fargo branch nationwide.

Online guest book is at covenantfuneralservice. com GAINESVILLE

Elwood Slade Elwood Slade, 84, of Gainesville, GA died September 11, 2015.

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

LAWRENCEVILLE

STAFFORD

Jeffrey Shackelford “‘…your own, personal, Jesus…’ I prefer the Johnny Cash cover rather than the Depeche Mode original.” These words were taken from the writings of a true Renaissance man who was, quite possibly, the wittiest human to grace this planet. Father, Brother, Husband. “Ta ta.”

Knob. You are loved, you are missed.

Jeffrey Lee Shackelford, 54, of Stafford County, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Shackelford was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Margaret Tanner Margaret Sumner Tanner, age 103 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. Margaret was born on January 8, 1912, in Shingler, (Worth, County) GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Herman Tanner; parents, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Sumner; grandson, Greg Channell; a sister, Rachel Banks; and brothers, Jack Sumner and Clint Sumner. She is survived by her lovi

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ing children, Rachel and Dwight Bronnum, Bill and Cynthia Tanner, Peggy and Joel Weiss, Emily Tanner, Nancy and Russ Sloss, Marian Tanner, and Susan Tanner; grandchildren, Beth and Roger Stern, Peter and Rebecca Bronnum, Louise and David Gracey, Gordon and Anna Tanner, Ben and Audra Weiss, Angie Weiss, Julie Samples, Lindsay and Brad Watson, Eric Hosford, Micah Hosford, and fourteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret graduated from Georgia State Women’s College, now Valdosta State University, where she was active in drama, captain of the soccer team, May Queen, and an honor graduate. She taught English and French in South Georgia. She married Herman Tanner in 1938 and moved to Lawrenceville, where she has resided since that time.

Margaret reveled in extended family get togethers on holidays and intimate family dinners frequently, most recently with all 7 of her children. She delighted in her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, always interested in their activities.

Margaret has been an active member of Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church, where she participated in many groups including circles, Loyal Laborers’ Sunday School Class, and VSP. She worked in many PTA organizations, loved gardening and was a President of the Lawrenceville Garden Club. She was a long-time supporter of the Hi-Hope Service Center.

Until recently, Margaret participated in the Twinges in the Hinges Swimming Class at the local YMCA. A Funeral Service Celebrating the Life of Margaret will be held o

on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 3PM at First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville with Dr. Bill Burch officiating. She will be placed in state at 2:30PM. There will be a reception at the church following the service.

Interment will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12th from 4PM8PM in the Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hi Hope Center, Hope Clinic, or Music Fund of First United Methodist Church.

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

DACULA

Carol Uhlich Carol Elaine Cote Uhlich, age 59, of Dacula, GA passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015.

She is survived by her husband, Scott Uhlich; daughter, April Uhlich and her fiancé Matthew Hughes; father and step-mother, Armand and Barbara Cote; sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Frank McMillan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Donna Cote, David and Jean Cote; step-sisters, Tammy Picaso; Terresia and Ben Baxter, Jerrie and Carey Scruggs, and Maria Picaso; aunt, Jeanette Rodgers, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Cote; sister, Angela Lorraine Cote; brother, Stephen Cote; grandmother, Ida H. Frachiseur; grandfather, Gordon Frachiseur; a

aunt and uncle, Shirley and Maurice Gunter.

Carol was born in Rome, GA and was a graduate of Dacula High School.

She received her Associates Degree from DeKalb Community College. She was employed with the Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula.

Carol was a great and loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved helping others and was active in her community as a Girl Scout Leader, PTA, and a Soccer Mom. Carol was a loving, caring, sweet spirited person loved by all. A Funeral Service to Honor and Celebrate the life of Carol Uhlich will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Pastor Sam Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church in her memory.

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

LOGANVILLE

Judy Wise Judy Lynn Wise, age 65 of Loganville, passed away on September 10, 2015. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

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‘I wept like a baby’

By Joshua sharpe

Public safety workers recall 9/11 in Lawrenceville ceremony

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LAWRENCEVILLE — On Sept. 13, 2001, Gwinnett County police Maj. Paul Tucker, then a lieutenant in the precinct off Jimmy Carter Boulevard, flicked on his radio. The Rev. Billy Graham was on, speaking at a memorial service for the lives lost two days earlier.

Tucker couldn’t take it.

“I pulled over and I wept like a baby,” he recalled, “because I was so amazed at what happened.”

Fourteen years later, Tucker teared up again Friday morning as public safety workers and residents gathered at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial at the county courthouse to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.

Tucker was among the speakers who all urged the crowd to remember the sacrifices made that day.

Those who took the lectern remember well.

Lawrenceville Police Chief Randy Johnson said he was sitting in his office, glued to a TV set and watching in horror as the World Trade towers fell. Several days later the chief was stunned again to learn that hijackers Marwan al Shehhi and Mohamed Atta had trained for their mission at the Gwinnett airport.

“What could I have done?”

Johnson said. “I felt guilty.”

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. J.C. Jordan was on leave on Sept. 11, using the time off to plot his retirement from the service. He had served four years and had a job interview scheduled for hours after the planes struck the World Trade Center.

“I missed my job interview that day,” said Jordan, standing before the audience in a pressed Marine uniform. “That day changed my life.”

The reason he still wears the uniform, he said, is that the fight against those who would harm the United States is not over.

“We are not done — no matter who you are.”

In that statement, Jordan put the message of Friday morning’s ceremony in a nutshell. Over and over, the speakers touched on the idea that regardless of how much time passes, there will always be a need for people in a uniform, people like those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, and that there will always be people willing to don a uniform to aid their community.

Tucker was particularly confident in that.

“If something really bad happened in that building right now,” the major said, facing the courthouse, “there would be a stampede of boots of people trying to help.”

Above, honor guard members participate in a Sept. 11 memorial outside the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center on Friday. At left, Gwinnett police Maj. Paul Tucker speaks during the memorial on Friday. Below left, Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson speaks during a Sept.

11 memorial outside the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center on Friday. Below right, honor guard members carry a memorial wreath during the service on Friday.

(Staff Photos: Joshua Sharpe)

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Concert

•From Page 1A green badges signed, the two set off to join thousands of concert-goers on the jam packed lawn beside the Buford Community Center for the show.

According to Todd Cleveland, BCC director, this year’s crowd was easily double that of last year’s Big N Rich concert.

And many of the listeners lounging on the lawn were definitely there for The Doobie Brothers, like Marie Summers.

Saturday’s show brought back fond memories for the longtime fan because her first concert experience was seeing The Doobie Brothers perform in 1978 in her hometown of Colombia, SC. The Duluth resident was ecstatic when she heard they were playing a gig right in her backyard.

She came out for the concert with a group of good friends, including Mark Helmbolt and Cherrie Granger, who was dubbed by her friends as the biggest fan in their group.

“I was pretty excited when I heard they were coming,” Granger said.

Granger and Summers describe The Doobie Brothers’ southern rock sound as feel-good and said hearing it live “is just electric.”

“This is our kind of music,” Summers said.

•From Page 1A up north fell through.

“It’s not completely unique,” the DA said, citing the 1993 case of Chip Mize, who killed his father, Parkview football coach Chuck Mize, and attacked his mother after they found out he was only pretending to attend college. “I think the thing that’s unique about this case is the combination of failed attempts” by the Ervin brothers to kill the parents.

Those attempts, authorities believe, included trying to blow up the home on Forbes Trail as Zachary and Yvonne Ervin, both 50, slept, and then beating them when it didn’t work.

Porter said the younger brother may have also tried to suffocate the mother with a plastic bag.

In her disturbing 911 call, the mother said she was hiding in her bedroom after the boys drugged, choked and assaulted her and her husband. The mother has been released from the hospital; it wasn’t immediately clear Friday if the father, who police said took the brunt of the attack, had been.

Clegg declined to comment on specifics of the case Friday, saying he hadn’t had a full opportunity to review the allegations.

But the attorney and family friends Stacey and Derrick Butts did speak with reporters about the character of the sons.

“This a great set of kids,” said Stacey Butts, the wife, who was one of several dozen family supporters to file into the courtroom in Lawrenceville. “Both boys are marvelous. It’s totally unexpected to this community.

Our Shiloh (High) community, Snellville community, is in total shock.”

Clegg said there was a remarkable “disconnect” between what authorities have said of his client and the young man he’s met.

“Given the specific nature of the allegations, I was not expecting that to be the case. But when you talk to the young man, everything is, ‘Yes sir,’ ‘No sir.’ He could not be more accommodating. He speaks very well and it is obvious he is very bright.”

But the attorney’s

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Above, Tom Johnston, right, and John McFee, left, of the Doobie Brothers sign autographs for Jim Milliken, center, and David Jeter, far right, during a meet and greet prior to their concert on the lawn outside the Buford Community Center on Saturday. At right, Johnston sings during the concert Saturday.

(Staff Photos: David Welker)

It was Helmbolt’s first live experience with The Doobie Brothers, but he anticipated being impressed with the show before the band hit the stage. The ease of traveling to the concert had already won the Buford

Top, Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers hugs a fan during a meet and greet prior to their concert on the lawn outside the Buford Community Center on Saturday.

Above, Paula Richards and Greg Perry sing along as the Doobie Brothers play Saturday.

resident over.

“I had a lot of doubts about a free concert in Buford. I thought it would be a traffic nightmare,” Helmbolt said. “But I’m impressed with how (officials) have handled it.”

There were several

songs Granger was hoping to hear, including “Jesus Is Just Alright,” and she got her wish when The Doobie Brothers took the stage and opened with the upbeat hit, followed by “Rockin’ Down the Highway.”

The evening’s band lineup consisted of Johnston on vocals and guitar, Marc Russo on saxophone, John Cowan on bass and vocals, Simmons on vocals and guitar, Ed Toth on drums, Guy Allison on keyboards and

vocals, Tony Pia on drums and McFee on guitar, strings and vocals.

There was barely a still body on the lawn as The Doobie Brothers played a long set, including hits like “Black Water” and “Long Train Runnin’.”

Brothers

Thomas Clegg, attorney for Christopher Ervin, speaks with reporters Friday after waiving a probable cause hearing for his client, who is accused of working with his younger brother to try to kill their parents last Saturday.

(Staff Photos: Joshua Sharpe)

Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District Executive Director Joe Allen distributed this map to county government and business leaders this week to show proposed changes the CID wants to make to the Gwinnett Place Mall area as part of its ACTivate Gwinnett Place master plan. (Special Photo)

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Stacey and Derrick Butts speak with reporters Friday on the Ervin family. Christopher and Cameron Ervin, 22 and 17, are accused of trying to kill their parents last Saturday at their Snellville-area home.

description of the 22-yearold’s history appeared to show that he was having trouble adjusting to adulthood. Since graduating from Shiloh in 2011, Christopher Ervin has attended and left three colleges, including Valdosta State and Georgia State universities.

“Financial necessities” then required him to join the U.S. Air Force, Clegg said. The attorney believed he made it only weeks before anxiety attacks led to a discharge and brought him back home to his parents’ house, where he lived while trying to find a job.

“He was not looking to be a burden to either his family or anyone else,” Clegg said.

Now, the attorney conceded, the parents aren’t likely to have the 22-yearold back in the home any time soon, even if he is released from jail.

Much of 17-year-old Cameron Ervin’s history hasn’t yet to come to light.

He graduated from Shiloh earlier this year and

remained at home.

In photos on social media, Cameron, like his brother, appears happy, with a beaming smile, even during family outings. Last Saturday, police found the 17-year-old apparently stunned with himself.

“I tried to kill my (expletive) parents,” he told an officer, according to a report, “who does that?”

The attorney for Cameron Ervin, Mark Yun, declined to comment on the case or his client after the hearing Friday, saying the defense still needs time to investigate and reconstruct a full picture of the family.

For those who know the Ervins, the picture of the family skewed by the ordeal of the last week. The family friends, the Buttses, said multiple times they were utterly amazed by the allegations.

Asked if there had been any trouble in the home, Derrick Butts said: “If you call a troubled home life having everything you ever wanted.”

of Directors Chairman Leo Wiener said in a statement announcing the video. “Five catalyst infrastructure projects frame the overall Master Plan and will determine the future livability, connectivity and redevelopment potential of the area.”

One of the most noticeable parts of the plan is the replacement of the existing intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Satellite Boulevard with a large roundabout which will have a park, plaza and small buildings in its center. The plan calls for some businesses which are right at the four corners of the existing intersection to be torn down during the construction process.

Allen touched on the roundabout lightly during general comments about planned transportation improvements in the CID, but he touched more specifically on the goal for the intersection in the ACTivate Gwinnett Place video.

“Not only does it move traffic more efficient, but it is an amenity,” Allen said in the video.

Another key feature of the plan is the conversion of existing detention ponds on the southwest side of the mall into three lakes with an amphithe-

CID ater and walking paths.

Allen told officials on Tuesday the area has grown to the point where the ponds are not as useful as they were 30 years ago and no longer meet standards for detention ponds.

“If we can work together to expand the capacity of detention ponds, and at the same time turn it into a public amenity, that will help to do two things,” he said.

“One, it will help with the redevelopment of the area and the businesses in the basin that those detention ponds serve. That will help take the cost of storm water off the back of the developer who is coming in and trying to redevelop the property.

“The second thing is we can turn it into an amenity,” he added. “That could become a gathering spot — something those hotels and others in the area can use.”

Another feature that Allen highlighted in his pitch to county officials is a new walking trail which will connect the mall with McDaniel Farm Park through an elevated bridge. Allen said the trail and bridge would help promote connectivity in the area while providing a new amenity for business customers and residents.

The CID director said the district has already is-

sued a request for proposals for a feasibility study that will look at making the trail and bridge a reality.

“I hear all the time from businesses that call Satellite Place office development their home, they say, ‘You know what can look out and see that park, we just can’t get to it,’” Allen said. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could open up that park so it comes toward Satellite?”

Other components of the plan include the construction of a grand promenade on the northwest side of the mall property, additional greenspace at the mall and streetscape improvements along Mall Boulevard, Market Street and Gwinnett Place Drive.

Allen said the improvements are important because the CID views Gwinnett Place Mall as Gwinnett County’s downtown district, and therefore a key part of the county’s economy. It’s also an aging area, and the CID director pointed out that refreshing of the area is needed to keep it attractive to businesses and customers alike.

“If we don’t change how things are going, then how do we expect any type of different outcome if we don’t have an external force that will move an area, or move an individual in a different direction,” Allen said.

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Gwinnett County residents and business owners may have noticed photos of dinosaurs, babies, Buzz Lightyear, Willy Wonka and Boromir from the Lord of the Rings showing up a lot lately on the Gwinnett Chamber’s Facebook page.

It wasn’t the result of hackers. The chamber was simply using Internet memes to reach millennials as a promotion for its new Gwinnett Young Professionals program.

The images contained whimsical phrases, such as a dinosaur asking, “If I don’t go to the Gwinnett Young Professionals Launch Party, does that make me old?” They are part of a buildup to this week’s launch of the program, which is open to business professionals in the county who are between 25 and 35.

“By 2020, millennials will comprise 50 percent of the United States workforce,” Gwinnett Young Professionals program manager Sean George said in a statement. “Our mission is to attract millennials to the Chamber when they first enter the workforce and engage and empower them through community, professional and social opportunities.”

The program will officially kick-off Tuesday with a launch party that

The Gwinnett Chamber created this internet meme, and several others like it, to promote its new Gwinnett Young Professionals program, which will kick off Tuesday with a launch party at Eagle Rock Distributing Company. (Special Photo)

will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Rock Distributing Company, 6205 Best Friend Road in Norcross.

The chamber said it looked at 25 young professionals programs run by chambers of commerce across the country for ideas on how to form and operate its own group. The idea behind the group, which is a partnership between the chamber and Georgia Gwinnett College, is to help young members of the workforce develop leadership skills, share common interests, learn about the local business community and exchange ideas.

The chamber also

launched a new website, GwinnettYoungProfessionals.com, to promote the program.

“We are delighted to offer a multi-faceted program for young professionals,” Gwinnett Chamber President Dan Kaufman said in a statement. “One of our goals at the Chamber is to attract and retain young professionals in the Gwinnett community.

“We envision this program as an important way to help young professionals develop both personally and professionally as they prepare themselves for leadership positions in business and in the community,” Kaufman added.

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Gwinnett 4-H marks 25 years of ‘Farm Friends’ at Fair

By Katie Morris

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When the Gwinnett County Fair opens its gates on Thursday, it will mark the 25th anniversary since Sharon Cassidy and Audrey Hardin decided that, instead of serving funnel cakes to fair-goers, they wanted to educate youngsters about farm animals.

The two Gwinnett 4-H program assistants, with the support of their then boss Bill Baughman, started the Gwinnett 4-H Petting Zoo in 1991.

The ladies went to work creating animal pens, using old doors as props, and then bargained and borrowed the rest of the supplies they needed to open 4-H’s first petting zoo, held in a small tent with two calves, two sheep, a few goats and chickens.

Over the years the exhibit has grown into 4-H Farm Friends, an interactive educational experience now held in a barn built by Fair officials. Farm Friends has educated over 500,000 visitors — ranging from pre-school field trips to adult fair-goers — about where those meat and dairy products on the grocery store shelves come from.

When the Fair returns to the Gwinnett Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville from Sept. 17-27, Farm Friends visitors can expect to learn fun facts such as the number of glasses of milk a cow produces or the name of the male and female bovine. Kids can pet a

variety of farm animals, from chickens and calves to bunnies and sheep.

Folks can also test their farm knowledge with trivia, watch calves drink from their big baby bottles in the late afternoon and try their hand at milking a counterfeit cow, known amongst 4-H staff and volunteers as Daisy. Visitors can also help celebrate Miss Ellie the donkey’s 5-year-old birthday, and each guest will receive a small carton of white or chocolate milk as they leave the farm barn.

Now under the lead-

ership of Pam Bloch and her 4-H staff, Farm Friends volunteers and Gwinnett Master Gardeners provide adult supervision and assistance with the farm animals and 4-H youth assist by lending a hand during regular Fair hours.

The Gwinnett 4-H program offers life skills training for youth from fifth through 12th grade through project activities, leadership skills, camps and more. For more information about Gwinnett 4-H, call 678-377-4010 or visit caes.uga.edu/extension/gwinnett.

The Gwinnett 4-H Club is celebrating 25 years of hosting its 4-H Farm Friends educational petting zoo during this year’s Gwinnett County Fair at the Gwinnett Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville Sept. 17 through Sept. 27.

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Brookwood cross county runner Zach Israel is fitting in perfectly with the Broncos after moving in from Texas this season. (Staff Photos: David Welker)

THE ‘I’ OF TEXAS

Lone Star move-in Israel fitting in well with Brookwood cross country

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As large as it is, Zach Israel never necessarily felt the eyes of Texas upon him, even as one of the Lone Star State’s top high school cross country runners the past few years.

“In Texas, we had a really small team at my high school,” said Israel, who moved into the Brookwood area from Irving, Texas, just prior to the beginning of the 2015-16 school year last month. “I felt a lot of, not pressure, but a lot of eyes on me there, just seeing that my school didn’t really have history as a distance (running) school.

“Then I come here, and this program’s depth is just enormous. It’s great to be on a team like this that has great depth.

So I wouldn’t say that there’s pressure or anything. From the history of Brookwood, I’ve learned they’ve never had a problem performing when it comes to the big meets.” meets with the Broncos.

Whether he feels any pressure A victory in the Stage 5 or not, the senior has shown portion of the Peachtree Ridge/ plenty of poise in his first few Walton Stage Races in Au-

Not like now, when he’s joined one of Georgia’s traditional powerhouse programs in Brookwood, winner of 12 state championships in the state’s largest classification.

gust and a runner-up finish at the Starr’s Mill Invitational last week has demonstrated that Israel definitely belongs,

not only as a key member of Brookwood’s program, but in any conversation on some of the top runners in Georgia for 2015.

He’s definitely convinced Broncos coach Ben Dehnke that he fits right in with his team.

“He just fits like a glove,” Dehnke said. “It’s been really seamless because he has a lot of the same traits that our other guys have — you know, hard working, intrinsically motivated, very disciplined. I mean, he gets along great with the group. He’s been really good.

“After he registered for class here, and I mentioned to the guys that we were getting a new runner, I encouraged them to make him feel welcome. I reminded them what it would be like for them to be uprooted

and moved. But really, I think they kind of did that on their own without my direction. We just have a really nice group of boys that brought him into the fold. There was no, ‘You’re the outsider. This is our group.’ I think to the character of both, … it’s really worked out well.”

Israel’s move from Texas to Georgia hasn’t quite been perfect. After all, it’s a big change for a teenager.

Even though he knew he was coming to Georgia for a few months after his parents, who both work for the Salvation Army, were transferred to metro Atlanta last spring, the transition could have been extremely disruptive from both a personal and a running standpoint.

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Tech swamps Green Wave Bulldogs lay it on line in win GEORGIA 31, VANDERBILT 14

By stan awtrey

Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is known for his brutal honesty. So when someone asked whether he was looking forward to playing some real competition, he didn’t have to think long

for an answer.

“No, I’d rather win 6510,” Johnson said.

Saturday’s 65-10 win over Tulane, combined with the season-opening 69-6 win over Alcorn State, will mean little when the No. 15-ranked See TECH, Page 4B

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) and lineman Freddie Burden (58) celebrate a touchdown against Tulane on Saturday in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/USA Today Sports)

By Chris Lee

The Sports Xchange

NASHVILLE — It’s said that SEC games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage. On Saturday, Georgia showed why it’s widely considered the favorite to win the league’s Eastern Division this year in its 31-14 victory over Vanderbilt.

The Bulldogs’ defense held the Commodores to less than five yards per play and the offensive line opened up some nice holes for running back Nick Chubb as No. 10 Georgia never trailed despite a sluggish start.

“So many things went well and so many things didn’t go so well,” Bulldogs coach Mark Richt said. “There’s some things we need to learn from, but

Vanderbilt running back Dallas Rivers (28) is hit by a group of Georgia Bulldogs defenders Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today Sports)

a lot of things to be thankful for. There were enough good things on offense, defense and special teams where we deserved to win and enough bad things where we could have certainly lost it. To get out

of a game like this with a win and still be able to learn from it could be very valuable, and that will be our goal.”

Chubb ran 19 times for 189 yards as part of a Georgia ground attack

that gained 281 yards.

The Bulldogs’ defense held Chubb’s counterpart, Ralph Webb, to 25 carries for 68 yards.

“We had a hard time stopping Chubb tonight,” Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason said. “When it comes to finishing, you’ve got to make sure you get him on the ground, and we didn’t get him on the ground enough. We had hats around him, we had guys there, but you’ve got to make plays. Other than that, I thought our guys competed.”

Georgia ran its record to 2-0, while the Commodores (0-2) remain the SEC’s only winless team.

The Bulldogs led only 14-6 at half as Vanderbilt held the ball for 50 plays

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Parkview’s Jack Chambers (8) celebrates a touchdown with Garrett Fowler (2) on Friday at Brookwood. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Peachtree Ridge’s Malik Staples (21) breaks free from McEachern defender Julian Rochester (99) during Friday’s game. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

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South Gwinnett quarterback Josh Shim (2) is dragged down by Central Gwinnett’s Jamal Stewart (9) on Friday. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

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Peachtree Ridge 9, McEachern 6 SUWANEE — When a defense plays as well as Peachtree Ridge’s did Friday night, 99 yards and zero offensive points are enough.

Peachtree Ridge (1-2) earned its first win of the season in upset fashion, beating the McEachern Indians 9-6. The game was a revenge game of sorts for the Lions as McEachern (2-1), which came into the game ranked No. 3 in the state and No. 30 in the nation, ended Peachtree Ridge’s chances for an undefeated season last year.

The Peachtree Ridge defense was stout for the entire game, forcing three McEachern turnovers and sacking McEachern quarterback and UGA commit Bailey Hockman three times. The first two turnovers came in the Lions’ own red zone and ended up in the hands of Zane Ashley, who intercepted Hockman on the goal line at the end of the first quarter and recovered a Hockman fumble on the goal line with 5:37 remaining in the second quarter.

As well as Ashley played, the Lions’ standout performer was Breon

Jamyest Williams (1) of the Archer Tigers is tackled by a host of Grayson defenders during Friday’s high school football game at Grayson High School in Loganville. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

Dixon. He scored eight of the Lions’ nine points, recording two by sacking Hockman for a safety to break a 0-0 tie in the second quarter and another six by batting a Hockman pass into the air, intercepting it and eventually returning it 40 yards for the only touchdown of the game by either team.

Offensively, the Lions weren’t able to keep pace with their impressive defense. The offense managed to gain just 99 net yards behind a tepid rushing day which saw minus-1 yard on the ground. That being said, the offense managed to keep the Lions in the game behind a strong showing from young backup quarterback Fred Payton. The sophomore went 10-for-18 for 100 yards including a 15-yard completion on a third-and-9 in the fourth quarter to extend the game and prevent the Indians from regaining possession.

Lanier 3, Flowery Branch 0 FLOWERY BRANCH — Entering the season, the defense was projected to be one of Lanier’s strengths, one it turned to on Friday night.

Juwuan James made a tackle at the line on fourth-and-1 to stuff Flowery Branch’s attempt at a comeback and Lanier escaped the Branch with a 3-0 win in a Region 8-AAAAA game.

The defense finished the night with 141 total yards allowed — 92 rushing and

49 passing — with the majority of that coming on the final drive of the night.

With Lanier (3-0, 2-0) leading 3-0 late in the fourth, Flowery Branch got the ball back one more time with 2:29 left to play.

But the field position couldn’t have been any worse as punter Noah Thomas pinned the Falcons (1-2, 0-2) inside their own 1-yard line.

With the goal line 99 yards away and a struggling offense, third-string quarterback Kory Graham finally got the chains to moving, starting the drive with a 13-yard pass completion.

Lanier also helped the Falcons on the drive with two pass interference penalties, the first of which created a bit of confusion.

That first penalty gave Flowery Branch a first down at its own 29.

The next three plays were a short pass gain, an incomplete pass that was almost intercepted by Ethan Wilson and a run for no gain.

What should’ve been fourth down was ruled third, prompting Mobbs to call timeout and have a discussion with the officials.

The third-down ruling stood (forcing Mobbs to play the game under protest at that point), and the next play resulted in another pass interference for a new set of downs at the Longhorn 48. But the advantage proved to be insufficient as Lanier finally stiffened inside its 30 with the tackle by James ending

the game.

Thomas’ 21-yard field goal with 1:32 left in the third quarter proved to be the only points of the game.

Meadowcreek 53, Clarkston 14 CLARKSTON — With a solid running game and stout defense, Meadowcreek demolished Clarkston 53-14 on Friday at Hallford Stadium, and has its first winning streak since 2000.

It’s also the first time the Mustangs (2-1) have had a winning record since early in the 2001 season.

Meadowcreek seized control early as it surprised Clarkston with an onside kick to open the game.

With its first play from scrimmage, the Mustangs struck gold as quarterback Darion Hammons connected with Dontez Hammons on a 33-yard pass.

Meadowcreek’s defense came up big on its opening possession, forcing a fumble that gave it possession deep in Clarkston territory. The Mustangs didn’t waste the opportunity as Qu’Vella Calhoun finished the drive with a powerful 8-yard dash up the middle.

With the lead going into the half, Meadowcreek came out determined to put Clarkston away.

The Mustangs took their opening possession of the half and marched down the field, scoring on a five-play drive that ended with a JaiSean Payton run up the middle for 23 yards.

Following a three-

Parkview 48, Brookwood 9 SNELLVILLE — Rivalries always have a special meaning for those involved.

Friday night’s Battle of Five Forks was no different as Parkview’s Jack Chambers was 15 of 19 for 341 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 32 yards and a score — in the first half.

Chambers and the Panthers had no trouble disposing of their rival Broncos, scoring on each of their first five drives en route to a 48-9 win.

Chambers finished the game completing 19 of 23 passes for 402 yards while running for 45 yards.

The Panthers (3-0, 1-0 Region 8-AAAAAA) scored on their first five drives of the first half, relenting on the sixth drive when the first half ended.

After only gaining 15 yards on the first five plays, things picked up for the Panthers when Chambers found Jaylen Askew wide open. A few missed tackles later, Askew was in the end zone and the Panthers led 6-0.

Brookwood had its own scoring drive on its first possession thanks in large part to Jesse Brown’s eight rushes for 42 yards, sprinkled in with a few Tanner Winskie completions.

In the end, the Broncos could only get down to the Parkview 15-yard line and had to settle for a Mitch Barry 32-yard field goal, making it 6-3.

Parkview struck quickly on its next drive when Chambers found Garrett Fowler wide open in the middle of the field. After switching directions on the defender, Fowler scored to complete the 50-yard catch-and-run to make it 13-3 with 2:46 to go in the first quarter.

Central Gwinnett 44, South Gwinnett 28 LAWRENCEVILLE — Central Gwinnett took control in the third quarter, rallying from a touchdown deficit to score 23 unanswered points to roll to a 44-28 win over its Region 8-AAAAAA foe and longtime rival South Gwinnett on Friday at Central Gwinnett Community Stadium.

The visiting Comets (1-2, 0-1 region) fumbled the ball away three times, giving Central’s speedy offense good field position.

Twice the Black Knights (2-1, 1-0 region) began drives inside the South 30-yard line. But against a defense that stymied them for portions of the first half, Central took advantage of its fortunate field position, getting touchdowns receptions from both Major and Vern Bellamy and Azaviar Kufour. Major Bellamy, who caught a pair of touchdown passes, ended the game with 195 yards on seven receptions. Quarterback Micah Maxey threw for 270 yards on 15 of 20 passing with four touchdowns.

“I was proud of the way they responded in the third quarter,” Central Gwinnett coach Todd Wofford said.

“I can’t say enough about the offense and defense in the third quarter. They responded in a big way.”

Dacula 45, Berkmar 6 DACULA — If Dacula was still stinging from last week’s loss to rival Mill Creek, the Falcons wasted no time erasing it from their memories in a 45-6 thrashing of Berkmar in the Region 8-AAAAAA opener for both teams at Barron Field.

Dacula (2-1 overall, 1-0 region) jumped on Berkmar immediately as the Falcons posted a 26-point first quarter.

Wesley Whitehead connected with Jaylon Jones on a 21-yard scoring pass with less than two minutes gone on the game’s second play from scrimmage, and Dacula never looked back.

Georgia Tech commit Jakob Brashear led the way with 64 yards on just three carries and added a 20yard return of an interception for a touchdown.

Berkmar (0-3, 0-1) finally crossed midfield twice in the second half thanks to a rejuvenated passing game and found the end zone on Scott’s 9-yard run with just 5:18 left in the contest.

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LOGANVILLE — The way things were going in his team’s Region 8-AAAAAA showdown with No. 1 state-ranked Archer, Grayson coach Mickey Conn had to hold his breath even after Will Van Pamelen’s 25-yard field goal gave his Rams a two-point lead with just seven seconds remaining.

“Yeah, and when I saw who picked (the ensuing kickoff) up, I got really nervous,” Conn admitted.

But when the Grayson coverage forced the Tigers’ speedy all-state receiver Kyle Davis out of bounds short of his own 30-yard line as the clock expired, Conn and the fourthranked Rams could finally exhale and celebrate a 26-24 victory Friday night at Grayson Community Stadium.

“Just two great teams,” Conn said. “I think we came out a little nervous in the first half. We kind of came unraveled … and our kids kind of pressed, pressed, pressed. But they never quit.”

Archer (2-1, 0-1) certainly didn’t make it easy for Grayson, bottling up the Rams’ powerful running game for just 13 yards.

But quarterback Chase Brice shook off being sacked five times and picked off twice by the Tigers’ stingy defense to complete 19 of 32 passes for 206 yards and two scores to help the Rams (3-0, 1-0) pull off a huge early-season region win.

The Archer loss came despite a game effort that included a big night from Jamyest Williams, who ran for 176 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries and added an interception on defense, plus an interception by Aramis Bryant, two sacks by Sam Wright and 1 1/2 sacks by Kobe Smith.

Grayson also got seven catches for 69 yards from Tiller, four catches for 61 yards and a score from Sturgill and a fumble recovery and blocked punt

by Jordan Cornelius.

and-out from Clarkston, Meadowcreek capped a short drive with Calhoun’s second touchdown run of the game.

On the ensuing Clarkston possession, Payton put the game on ice as a defender this time.

After Clarkston drove the ball inside the Mustang 20, Payton, playing in the secondary, stepped in front of a Jayson Harrell pass and intercepted it. Payton, back in running back mode again, found a seam and ran 92 yards for the score.

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Pennetta wins first major, retires

By Steve Keating

Reuters

NEW YORK — Flavia Pennetta won her first grand slam singles title over Roberta Vinci in an improbable all-Italian U.S. Open final on Saturday, then added one more shock to a stunning fortnight by announcing her retirement.

With the 7-6 (4), 6-2 win, the 33-year-old Pennetta becomes the fourth oldest grand slam winner in the Open Era and joins 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone as the only Italian women to win a major title.

After embracing childhood friend and Fed Cup teammate Vinci at the net, a smiling Pennetta stood at center court during the trophy presentation and told a capacity crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, which included Italian Prime Minister Prime Matteo Renzi, that she would retire.

“Before I start this tournament one month ago I take a big decision in my life,” she said before hoisting the trophy and accepting the $3.3 million winner’s check. “This is the way I would like to say goodbye to tennis.

“I’m really happy. It’s

quest for a calendar year Grand Slam.

Pennetta’s path to the final included two huge hurdles which she cleared with confidence, taking down Czech fifth seed Petra Kvitova in the quarterfinals and Romanian second seed Simona Halep in the semifinals.

While the all-Italian final was greeted by a big yawn in the Big Apple, it generated massive interest in Italy with Renzi dropping his busy weekend schedule to fly to New York.

The match between two best friends and former doubles partners who first played each other when they were 9 years old got off to a predictably cautious start for two players competing in their first grand slam final.

Showing signs of nerves, Flavia Pennetta celebrates after beating Roberta Vinci in Pennetta and Vinci seemed the women’s U.S. Open final on Saturday in New York. content to battle from the (Robert Deutsch/USA Today Sports) baseline, trading early breaks as the first set went to tiebreak. what all the players seem jaw-dropping finish to a After winning the tieto want to do, to go out grand slam packed with break, Pennetta appeared with this big trophy home. surprises. to sense the title was And so this one was my The final was set up by last match at the U.S. Open shocking upsets as unseed- within her grasp, breaking and I couldn’t think to fin- ed Vinci knocked off world Vinci at the first opportunity en route to 4-0 lead ish a better way.”

No. 1 Serena Williams in before clinching the title Pennetta’s surprise anthe semifinals to end the with a final service break. nouncement provided a 33-year-old American’s

Federer set for 1-2 clash with Djokovic

By Larry Fine

Reuters

NEW YORK — Fivetime champion Roger Federer reached his first U.S. Open final in six years by flying past fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka in straight sets.

The second-seeded Federer, in remarkably sublime form at the age of 34, has not dropped a set in his formidable Flushing Meadows run and never let up the pressure on French Open winner Wawrinka in a 92-minute demolition.

The trouncing set up a delectable 1 vs. 2 showdown in today’s final against Australian Open and Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic, who trails Federer 21-20 headto-head.

“Novak, it’s been more straightforward, my opinion,” Federer said.

“That’s what I like about the rivalry. I think it’s just a straight shootout and I think that’s the cool thing about our rivalry.

“We both can handle ... whatever we present to one another, and I think our matches, it’s very even.”

Federer won their last match in the August hardcourt final in Cincinnati, while Djokovic won their last slam encounter in the Wimbledon final.

The top-seeded world No. 1 from Serbia was even faster booking a berth

in his fourth grand slam final of the year with a 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 romp over defending champion Marin Cilic of Croatia, who was hampered by an ankle injury.

The demolition was the worst ever in a U.S. Open semifinal, the three games lost one fewer than the four Yevgeny Kafelnikov managed against Lleyton

Hewitt in 2001.

Federer, the all-time grand slam singles king with 17 titles, will be gunning to add to his record slams haul for the first time since his 2012 Wimbledon triumph.

“It’s been a great tournament so far,” said Federer, who won five straight U.S. crowns from 2004 and was

runner-up in 2009. “I’ve tried very hard the last six years to get back in another final.”

Federer improved his match record this year to 51-7 with five titles.

Federer has been serving beautifully the entire tournament and he registered 10 aces against Davis Cup teammate Wawrinka.

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Georgia points — a touchdown, or even kick a field goal if to Georgia’s 23. That’s we have to.” because the Bulldogs Georgia’s Isaiah McKcouldn’t offset their enzie returned a punt 72 running success with yards for the game’s first anything through the air score. as the Commodores held Vanderbilt’s Tommy Georgia to 2-of-9 passing Openshaw put the Comfor 25 yards before the modores on the board break. Bulldogs startwith a 47-yard field goal ing quarterback Greyson 46 seconds into the secLambert missed his first ond quarter. seven throws before Chubb’s 21- and briefly being benched to 17-yard runs got the end the first half.

Bulldogs in scoring “I just tell myself to position on the next drive keep playing, that’s really and Sony Michel broke the only thing you can do several tackles on a 31in that scenario,” Lambert yard scoring run that put said. “Keep playing and Georgia up 14-3. keep trusting in the playOpenshaw connected ers around you to get it from 41 with 4:05 left done. That’s what I tried before the break to pull to do.”

Vanderbilt within eight, Marshall Morgan’s but missed a chance to get 20-yard field goal with his team closer when he 6:47 left in the third clanked a 43-yarder off quarter extended the lead the left upright with nine to 11. Five minutes later seconds left in the half. on a second-and-goal Vanderbilt gained 400 play from the Vanderbilt yards on the day but it 5, Lambert suckered the took 89 plays, and many Commodores’ defense on of those yards came late. a play-fake and waltzed The Commodores had a into the end zone untough time keeping Jortouched. dan Jenkins (11 tackles, Vanderbilt’s Johnny two sacks, 5 1/2 stops for McCrary hit Latevius loss) out of the backfield.

Rayford with a 7-yard “Jordan played with scoring toss with 4:33 such a great edge,” Richt left. McCrary scrambled said. “He came back but for a 2-point conversion there were some things he and the Commodores felt he just needed to get immediately got the ball better, and that’s what I back at the Georgia 8 like about him. after a recovered pooch “He’s not a guy who kick, plus a personal foul thinks he owns the moon penalty to the Bulldogs. by any stretch, but he But McCrary threw came back, worked his into coverage two plays tail off and has been playlater and was intercepted ing excellent ball.” by linebacker Jake Ganus Notes: Former Vanderin the end zone. bilt basketball player Georgia’s Dominick Festus Ezeli, a member of Sanders returned another Golden State’s NBA title errant McCrary toss for team this past year, prean 88-yard touchdown on ceded the Vanderbilt team the next drive. That was onto the field holding the the fifth interception that Larry O’Brien championthe redshirt sophomore ship trophy. … Emmanuel has thrown in two games. Smith, Vanderbilt’s start“He’s trying a little ing nickelback, missed too hard to make a play,” the game with an injury.

Mason said. “We’ll have … Georgia linebacker Loa chance to watch the film renzo Carter was ejected and go through that with in the first quarter for a hit Johnny. It’s disappointon Vanderbilt QB Johnny ing because there was an McCrary that was ruled opportunity there to score targeting.

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Gaudy numbers not Thomas’ goal

By Tyler Cloud

Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — In today’s pass-happy game of football, if the quarterback doesn’t throw for 350 yards and four touchdowns it’s considered a bad day.

That’s not what Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson expects from quarterback Justin Thomas. He simply wants a distributor.

Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Justin Thomas did that job well, as Georgia Tech dominated Tulane 65-10.

“I think he played well,” Johnson said. “He distributed the ball and did what we needed him to do.”

Thomas ran the tripleoption with precision that stats will never show He gave the ball to the right running back on just about every read. Georgia Tech totaled 571 yards in offense, much of that when Thomas was in the game.

“I think overall we

came out and did what we were supposed to do,” said Thomas, who was responsible for three total touchdowns and 168 total yards.

He had as many touchdown passes as he did incompletions, hitting Qua Searcy and Michael Summers on 17 and 30yard scores. He also had a 4-yard touchdown run.

“We really had a lot of one-on-one matchups on the outside and we worked hard on those in the offseason,” said Thomas when speaking of why the two scoring passes worked.

Both Searcy and Summers were open, and Thomas hit them both in stride.

Even after scoring 69 and 65 points in consecutive weeks, Thomas still

Norcross’ Lynch gets first TD for Tech up for it.

Searcy ran six times for 35 yards and a 13-yard ATLANTA — Clinton touchdown.

Lynch, a redshirt freshman “I saw that play as ‘we from Norcross, picked up are getting a touchdown,’” his first touchdown of the Searcy said. “I was not season early in the third thinking about getting period. caught short. The linemen Lynch took a pitch down did a good job of blocking the right side and avoided up front.” would-be tacklers down Searcy also caught a pass the sideline. He cut to the for a 17-yard touchdown. inside around the 10 and “All those A-back made eluded Tulane Dontrell some play,” Paul Johnson Hilliard at the 5 to comsaid. “TaQuon Marshall plete the 49-yard touchhad a nice catch. Clinton down run.

Lynch had a nice run. Qua It was his only carry of Searcy made a play.” the game. He had one carry Golden’s punt return: for 17 yards in the game Jamal Golden set up the against Alcorn State. team’s first touchdown Qua Searcy was one with a 44-yard punt return. of the few Georgia Tech It was his longest runplayers who didn’t get into back since his career-long the end zone last week. On 56-yarder against Southern Saturday the sophomore Cal in the 2012 Sun Bowl. from Lamar County made Golden has 395 career

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Georgia quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) celebrates after a touchdown against the Vanderbilt on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today Sports)

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs the ball against Tulane in the first quarter Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/USA Today Sports)

sees room for improvement as the Jackets open their road schedule in South Bend against Notre Dame.

“We only punted one time (Saturday), but we still have things we need to work on,” he said.

Thomas never seems swayed by the situation. A bad pitch on an option run to Broderick Snoddy didn’t faze the steady Thomas.

After the Jackets’ defense forced a missed Tulane field goal, Thomas orchestrated a 70-yard drive to bring the Tech lead to 14-0.

In the opener against Alcorn State, Thomas played one quarter because he wasn’t needed. The Jackets won 69-6.

Asked if playing longer than one quarter this week was a better experience, Thomas replied smiling, “Playing into the third quarter was fun, but any time I get out in the first it probably means we’re playing pretty well. So I’ll take it.”

punt return yards and needs 74 to break into the school’s top 10 career list.

Tyler Evans, who played between 2006-07, is 10th with 469 yards.

Milton on the block: Cornerback Chris Milton recorded the fourth blocked punt of his career. Tulane punter Peter Picerelli received a high snap from the center and bobbled the ball, which gave Milton time to power through for the block.

“I just tried to go out there and make a play for the team,” Milton said.

“Coach Johnson gave me the call to go. And it was kind of a bad snap, so it was a little slower, and that let me get to it a little quicker.”

The senior from Folkston blocked three punts his sophomore season. Last year he blocked a field goal

and an extra point.

“It helps anytime you get some short fields and certainly the offense had some short fields tonight,” coach Paul Johnson said.

Quick hits: Lawrence Austin, a sophomore from Lamar County, got the starting nod at nickel. He and Lynn Griffin had both been listed at No. 1. In the other fluid situation, Patrick Gamble started at nose tackle and Rod Rook-Chungong started at defensive end. … Tulane suspended senior Darion Monroe, the starting strong safety, and redshirt freshman Eric Bowie, a second string outside linebacker, for Saturday’s game due to a undisclosed violation of team policy. Tristian Cooper moved up to start at strong safety, with Malik Eugene the backup.

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day really rushing the ball,” Johnson said. “They Yellow Jackets play their were going to take the Bfirst meaningful game next backs away and we weren’t week against Notre Dame going to force them with in South Bend. everybody pinching. Next But being 2-0 with a pair week it could be a B-back/ of blowouts puts the Yelquarterback game.” low Jackets in a far better The tally for the A-backs place than they were last was impressive. Broderick year after starting with two Snoddy carried four times tepid wins. for 35 yards, Qua Searcy Against Tulane the carried six times for 35 Yellow Jackets depended yards and one touchdown, heavily on quarterback Clinton Lynch carried one Justin Thomas, as well as times for 49-yard toucha deep bench of A-back down, Isiah Willis ran once prospects who didn’t see for 13 yards and TaQuon much action a week ago.

Marshall ran twice for 10 Thomas completed 7 yards and had a 35-yard of 9 passes for 97 yards touchdown reception. and two touchdowns and “All those A-backs made rushed 10 times for 71 some plays,” Paul Johnson yards ane one touchdown. said. “TaQuon Marshall “That quarterback is had a nice catch. Clinton amazing with some of Lynch had a nice run. Qua the stuff he does,” Tulane Searcy made a play.” coach Curtis Johnson The B-backs took a said. “I think (Georgia more supporting role.

Tech coach) Paul Johnson Patrick Skov carried 11 has the answers with this times for 50 yards, Marcus offense. He’s done an out- Marshall rushed six times standing job here.” for 37 yards and Marcus It was part of an offenAllen carried twice for 20 sive onslaught that saw the yards and one touchdown.

Yellow Jackets rush for Georgia Tech set a 439 yards and post 571 in modern-day school record total offense. They have (since 1950) with 134 exceeded 200 yards rushpoints in consecutive ing for 16 straight games games. and gone over 250 yards “I thought we came out rushing in the last eight. a little bit lethargic to start “Today was an A-back the game, even though

we scored on the opening drive,” Paul Johnson said.

“We’ll look at the film and see if we got better.

We need to continue to improve.”

Tulane (0-2) was led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Tanner Lee, who completed 14 of 30 passes for 165 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Tailback Lazedrick Thompson rushed 13 times for 74 yards to lead the rushing attack. The Green Wave had 248 yards in total offense.

“Our kids played hard in spots,” coach Curtis Johnson said. “Our turning back (Thompson) really ran the ball well. I’ve got to get him the ball more.”

Georgia Tech scored on its first possession when Jamal Golden returned a punt 44 yards to the Tulane 35 and the Yellow Jackets covered the rest of the ground in six plays.

A-back Qua Searcy scored on third-and-goal from the 13, taking a pitch to the left and diving into past the pylon.

After Tulane missed a field goal, the Yellow Jackets responded with a 70-yard touchdown drive to take a 14-0 lead. B-back Patrick Skov rushed the final 9 yards for the touch-

down to give Georgia Tech a 14-0 lead.

Georgia Tech blocked a punt to set up its next score. The ball was snapped high to punter Peter Picerelli, whose kick was blocked by Chris Milton and recovered at the 10. Three plays later, Thomas scored on a 4-yard counter option to the right.

“It helps anytime you get some short fields and certainly the offense had some short fields tonight,” Paul Johnson said. “If I’m watching that game, I’m not sure that after the third series I was pretty sure who was going to win.”

Tulane put together a seven-play 90-yard scoring drive to cut the lead to 217. The Green Wave scored when Lee found receiver Devon Breaux for a 44yard touchdown pass.

Georgia Tech scored again with 1:01 left in the half when Thomas threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Searcy for a 28-7 halftime lead. The Yellow Jackets blew it open with three touchdowns in the first 6:22 of the second half to seize command 49-7.

“When we got into a little bit of rhythm we did move the ball,” Curtis Johnson said. “That’s a great defense.”

Grizzlies enjoy another strong day at UGA tennis center From STaFF reporTS ATHENS — Kevin Konfederak picked up one of the best results of his collegiate career on Saturday, as he led another strong showing for Georgia Gwinnett’s men’s tennis team at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships at Dan Magill Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Georgia.

Konfederak, who ended the spring as the nation’s fifth-ranked player in the NAIA, eliminated his second consecutive seeded opponent, knocking off Virginia Tech’s Andreas Bjerrehus in 7-6, 6-3 fashion to advance to the quarterfinals of the top flight.

The Argentinian came back from a 3-0 deficit in the opening set, ultimately

fighting off three straight set points in the tiebreaker to take control of the match.

“I think it took Kevin a little while to get his feet into the match, and he started off a little sluggish,” GGC head coach Chase Hodges said. “He was able to fight back hard, and once he got into it, I felt very confident. Win-

ning the tiebreak was huge for him, and it says a lot about him as a player that he was able to withstand the slow start to get a great result over a very good player from Virginia Tech.”

Previously, Konfederak beat 11th-seeded Nick Wood of UGA to advance to the round of 16.

In GGC’s only other match in the top flight, Jor-

dan Cox saw his run come to an end against thirdseeded and 47th-ranked Christopher Eubanks of Georgia Tech. Cox, who had also knocked off a seeded opponent from UGA to move into the round of 16, finished the spring as the No. 2 player in the NAIA. “Getting four wins over seeded players in an event

like this is a testament to the mentality that this team has,” Hodges said. “Some players may see a seed next to someone’s name and start having second thoughts, but the guys on this team see it more as an opportunity. They just don’t get intimidated, and I think a lot of them probably play even better in those situations.”

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Auburn rallies to beat upset-minded JSU in OT Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson put the home team up 3-0 by AUBURN, Ala. — FCS nailing a 27-yard field goal right member Jacksonville State has a before the conclusion of the first reputation for knocking off FBS quarter. opponents and the Gamecocks Jacksonville State tied the almost pulled off one of the biggame at 3-3 in the early moments gest upsets in school history. of the second quarter following a But it wasn’t meant to be for productive drive spearheaded by coach John Grass’ team as No. Jenkins’ passing.

6 Auburn came from behind to Continuing the early trend of capture a thrilling 27-20 overfield goals, Auburn’s Carlson time win. added a 50-yarder with 9:55 left Running back Peyton Barber in the second quarter to give the scored the game-winning touchTigers a 6-3 lead. Ray and wide down from 4 yards out to give receiver Ricardo Louis highlightthe Tigers (2-0) their first home ed the scoring march by combinwin of the season. He finished ing for four catches for 33 yards. the game with 125 yards on 23 Jacksonville State took its carries. first lead of the day, 10-6, when “They (Auburn) are a great Auburn running back Peyton Barber (25) scores the game-winning Jenkins found wide receiver Josh football team,” Grass said. “They touchdown during overtime against Jacksonville State on Saturday Barge for an 11-yard touchdown in Auburn. (Shanna Lockwood/USA Today Sports) are a Top 5 program. It was a pass. tough talk with our kids after the Barge was the Gamecocks’ game, but we played well.” which worked in the Tigers’ favor. part, played a terrific game. The leading receiver with 14 catches Quarterback Jeremy Johnson, Johnson finished with 236 6-foot-2, 205-pound junior com- for 132 yards and a score. Ruben who once again struggled with yards on 21 of 32 passing with pleted 26 of 43 passes for 277 Gonzalez was also impressive, his decision-making, connected two touchdowns and two interyards and a score. He also added adding eight receptions for 101 with wideout Melvin Ray in the ceptions. He has five picks in 37 yards on the ground. yards. corner of the end zone for a 10two games.

“Wow, he’s really improved as After trailing 10-6 at halftime, yard score to tie the game at 20“I’ve got to do a better job of a quarterback,” Grass said. “Eli’s Auburn made a big defensive all with under a minute to play. putting Jeremy in better position to seasoned and he’s just been mak- stop on Jacksonville’s opening Grass then elected to play for succeed,” Auburn head coach Gus ing plays.” possession of the second half. overtime by instructing quarterMalzahn said. “That’s on me.”

“He played a great game,” The Tigers then regained the lead back Eli Jenkins to take a knee, Jenkins, Johnson’s counterMalzahn said of Jenkins. when Johnson found running

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back Roc Thomas streaking down the sideline for a 51-yard score to put the home team back in front 13-10.

Jacksonville State would not go away, however, in the second half. The Gamecocks tied the game at 13 when Rouleau capped a 74-yard drive with a 26-yard field goal.

On Auburn’s ensuing possession, Johnson was picked off by linebacker Dawson Wells at the Gamecocks’ 44. The Gamecocks then took the lead 20-13 on a 5-yard scoring run by running back Troymaine Pope with 5:38 remaining in the game.

Jacksonville State came up just short but gave Auburn all sorts of problems.

“We will be tough to stop,” Grass said when asked about his team moving forward. “We wanted to throw it 40 or 50 times today. We got Eli out of the pocket a lot today. Their Dline is really good. I thought we executed really well.”

Note: Auburn unveiled the biggest scoreboard in college football Saturday. Its size: 10,000 square feet. It took nearly 800 tons of steel and 40,000 bolts to construct.

No. 9 Notre Dame barely survives Cavaliers’ charge the spoRts Xchange CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Backup quarterback DeShone Kizer tossed a 39-yard touchdown to wide receiver Will Fuller with 12 seconds left to lift No. 9 Notre Dame over Virginia 34-27 Saturday afternoon at Scott Stadium.

Starting quarterback Malik Zaire left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury, paving the way for Kizer to help the Irish escape the upsetminded Cavaliers. Coach Brian Kelly said Zaire suffered a broken right ankle and will miss the rest of the season.

The sophomore was injured late in the third quarter when a defender fell on his right ankle during a 3-yard run by Zaire.

Zaire was helped off the field and then taken to the locker room on a cart for X-rays. He completed 7 of 18 attempts for 115 yards and a 59-yard touchdown.

He also rushed for 87 yards.

Kizer tossed two touchdowns after entering the game and got help from running back C.J. Prosise who ran for 155 yards on the day.

Virginia quarterback Matt Johns anchored the Cavalier offense as he completed 26 of 38 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Canaan Severin had a career day, catching 11 passes for 153 yards.

Notre Dame (2-0) owned the first quarter as they outgained Virginia (0-2) 154-28 and scored the first 12 points. The Irish scored on their first possession as a perfectly executed fake field goal resulted in a 7-yard touchdown, giving Notre Dame an early 6-0 lead.

Notre Dame added two field goals as the Cavaliers’ defense recovered nicely to keep the Irish out of the end zone.

Notre Dame’s lead did not last for long, however, as Virginia got into a rhythm in the second quarter.

Sparked by a 38-yard pass play from Johns to Severin, Virginia capped an impressive drive as Johns found Evan Butts on a 2-yard pass play to cut the Irish lead to six. Johns and the Cavalier offense opened up the playbook and used a little trickery to allow the quarterback to find wide receiver Keeon Johnson on a 42-yard touchdown. That gave the Cavaliers their first lead, 14-12, with 3:04 to play in

Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) celebrates after throwing the game-winning touchdown pass against Virginia with 12 seconds left in Saturday’s game in Charlottesville, Va. (Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports)

the half.

That was the halftime score as Notre Dame trailed but outgained Virginia 210-164. Johns completed 10 of 11 pass attempts in the half for 139 yards while Zaire struggled through the air, completing 5 of 13 passes for 38 yards.

The Irish got the bulk of their first-half yardage on the ground from Prosise, who ran for 107 yards on 11 carries.

No. 1 Ohio State 38, Hawaii 0: Ezekiel Elliott rushed for three touchdowns but No. 1 Ohio State could not shake heavy underdog Hawaii until late in a 38-0 victory on Saturday in Ohio Stadium.

The Buckeyes (2-0) led only 17-0 going into the fourth quarter until Elliott’s 1-yarder with 9:07 left to complete a 91-yard drive.

No. 2 Alabama 37, Middle Tennessee State 10: The final score showed a blowout, but the play on the field showed a team with flaws in secondranked Alabama’s 37-10 victory over Middle Tennessee State, particularly in the first quarter.

Two of Alabama’s first four drives ended with a punt while another ended on a turnover on downs.

Middle Tennessee outgained Alabama 120 to 66 in total offense in the first quarter, with the Crimson Tide picking up just 7 rushing yards.

The Tide’s defense allowed the Raiders to march up and down the field, but held strong in the red zone as Middle Tennessee missed a field goal and fumbled deep in Alabama’s territory in the first quarter.

No. 3 TCU 70, Stephen F. Austin 7: Trevone Boykin passed for four touchdowns, Aaron Green ran for two and the Horned Frogs blasted Stephen F. Austin at Amon Carter Stadium.

No. 11 Florida State

34, South Florida 14: The Seminoles shook off a sluggish start and surged in the second half to beat the in-state foe Bulls behind a career day from running back Dalvin Cook.

Cook, a sophomore, carried the load for the second straight week, this time rushing for a career-high 266 yards on 30 carries and three touchdowns to propel Florida State to a 2-0 start.

Cook became the fifth player to rush for more than 200 yards in school history and is the first Seminole to surpass that mark since 1988. Cook’s game also is the secondbest performance ever by a Florida State running back.

Former Seminoles running back Greg Allen owns the all-time single-game record with 322 yards.

No. 12 Clemson 41, Appalachian State 10: Charone Peake, filling in for injured wide receiver Mike Williams, caught four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers rolled over the Mountaineers.

Williams, a preseason All-ACC selection, is out indefinitely after suffering a small fracture in his neck in the Tigers’ season-opening game, but Clemson didn’t miss a beat against Appalachian State, improving to 2-0 heading into Thursday night’s nationally televised game at Louisville.

Appalachian State (1-1), seeking its first win against an ACC opponent since a 20-16 victory at Wake Forest in 2000, entered the game riding a seven-game winning streak but fell victim to a 28-point second quarter that saw the Tigers score four touchdowns in less than 10 minutes.

No. 17 Mississippi 73, Fresno State 21: Records are made to be broken.

At least that’s the way the offense of the 17th-ranked Mississippi Rebels looks at things.

It took all of one week for the Rebels to exceed a point total for a quarter they set in the opener against Tennessee-Martin.

Ole Miss defeated Fresno State 73-21 in front of a crowd of 60,302 Saturday afternoon at VaughtHemingway Stadium.

After blistering the scoreboard with 76 points against the Skyhawks, quarterback Chad Kelly and the rest of his offensive mates continued to impress in Week 2.

Toledo 16, No. 18 Arkansas 12: Toledo stopped No. 18 Arkansas when it mattered most and picked up the school’s first victory over an SEC team, upsetting the Razorbacks 16-12 on Saturday.

Arkansas senior quarterback Brandon Allen drove the Razorbacks 52 yards with no timeouts in the final 44 seconds thanks to three big completions, but two pass attempts into the end zone in the final six seconds fell incomplete, sealing the upset.

Toledo (1-0) came up with big play after big play offensively all day to maintain momentum and held Arkansas to 103 yards rushing.

The Rockets won despite being outgained 515 yards to 318. Allen completed 32 of 53 passes for a careerhigh 412 yards, but the Razorbacks struggled on the ground all day.

Toledo quarterback Phillip Ely completed 21 of 38 passes for 237 yards, including big connections that helped the Rockets go 7 of 17 on third-down conversions and 2 of 3 on fourth downs.

Virginia Tech 42, Furman 3: Virginia Tech quarterback Brenden Motley passed for 233 yards and two touchdowns in his first college start, and the Hokies’ defense forced three turnovers in a 42-3 win over Furman on Saturday at Lane Stadium.

Syracuse 30, Wake Forest 17: Freshman quarterback Eric Dungey passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns in his first college start as Syracuse posted a 30-17 victory over Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y. Junior receiver Brisly Estime caught the goahead 89-yard touchdown pass and sophomore receiver Steve Ishmael added a 53-yard scoring reception for the Orange (2-0, 1-0 ACC). Dungey was 8-of-13 passing while replacing senior quarterback Terrel Hunt, who suffered a season-ending

Achilles’ tendon tear in Syracuse’s opener against Rhode Island.

Houston 34, Louisville 31: Junior quarterback Greg Ward Jr. threw three touchdown passes, including the decisive 15-yard toss to junior wide receiver Demarcus Ayers, as Houston recorded a 34-31 victory over Louisville in a nonconference contest in Louisville, Ky. Ward, who passed for 236 yards, guided the Cougars (2-0) to 17 fourthquarter points and the winning score with 3:09 remaining. Senior running back Kenneth Farrow rushed for 109 yards and Ward added 98 as Houston rolled 462 yards of total offense.

Michigan 35, Oregon State 7: Junior running back De’Veon Smith recorded career highs with 127 yards and three touchdowns to lead Michigan to a 35-7 victory over Oregon State on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The win gave Jim Harbaugh his first coaching victory at his alma mater.

Quarterback Jake Rudock was 18 of 26 for 180 yards as the Wolverines (1-1) improved to 113-18-3 all-time in home openers after the first meeting with the Beavers since a 31-12 victory in 1986 when Harbaugh threw two touchdown passes. Michigan held Oregon State to 4 yards in the second half while winning the time possession battle 22:26 to 7:34, and took advantage of a botched punt attempt late in the first half to swing momentum in its favor for good.

Bowling Green 48, Maryland 27: Matt Johnson completed 36 of 55 passes for 491 yards and six touchdowns as visiting Bowling Green upset Maryland 48-27 in a game delayed 55 minutes at the half by lightning in the area.

The crowd of 36,332 were cleared out of Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium, and the ones that returned saw some lightning strikes on the field in the second half. Johnson put the Falcons (1-1) ahead for good on a 27-yard pass to receiver Roger Lewis, his second score of the day, at 9:53 of the fourth quarter.

Lewis caught 15 passes for 109 yards.

The Terrapins (1-1) were outgained in offensive yardage, 692-341, by the Mid-American Conference visitors, which beat a Power Five school on the road for the first time since knocking off Pittsburg in

the 2008 opener.

Boston College 76, Howard 0: Having completed a two-game run through FCS opponents, Boston College will now gird for a visit by No. 11 Florida State.

After beating Maine 24-3 in Week 1, the Eagles scored 41 points in the first quarter Saturday in a 76-0 rout of visiting Howard in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

The Bison, who netted only 11 yards and two first downs, were on the Boston College schedule because New Mexico State backed out of a scheduled date. Now the Eagles host Florida State on Friday night.

Colorado 48, Massachusetts 14: Junior running back Michael Adkins rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown as Colorado posted a 48-14 victory over Massachusetts in nonconference action in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday.

Senior running back Christian Powell added 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the Buffaloes (1-1) racked up 386 rushing yards and 554 overall. Junior quarterback Sefo Liufau passed for one score and rushed for another and senior receiver Nelson Spruce had a touchdown catch among six receptions.

Washington 49, Sacramento State 0: Freshman running back Myles Gaskins rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns as Washington trounced overmatched FCS member Sacramento State 49-0 in Seattle.

Freshman quarterback Kyle Browning passed for 326 yards and two touchdowns and junior running back Dwayne Washington added two rushing scores for the Huskies (1-1).

Washington State 37, Rutgers 34: Quarterback Luke Falk passed for 478 yards and four touchdowns, including an 8-yard scoring pass with 13 seconds left, as Washington State rallied to defeat Rutgers 37-34 in Piscataway, N.J. Falk connected with receiver River Cracraft in the back of the end zone for the winning points as the Cougars (1-1) bounced back from last week’s home loss to FCS member Portland State.

Scarlet Knights junior wide receiver Janarion Grant scored on 100-yard kick return and a 55-yard punt return — both in the fourth quarter — to help give Rutgers (1-1) a late lead.

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Miami at Washington, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

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Tennessee at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.

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N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:30 p.m Monday’s Games Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 17 Denver at Kansas City, 8:25 p.m

Falcons revamped defense will be tested in Week 1

By Derek Harper The Sports Xchange

The Falcons overhauled their defense, starting with defensive-minded head coach Dan Quinn.

The first test out of the gate will be a stiff one in the Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford has been praised by coach Chip Kelly for his ability to process information quickly and get rid of the ball quickly — two main pillars of playing quarterback for Kelly.

The Eagles’ plan is to lean on running backs DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews to create high-percentage passing

offseason after giving up 72 completions of 20-plus yards last season, but the Who: Philadelphia unit is still very much a Eagles at Atlanta work in progress and lacks Falcons When: 7:10 p.m., depth to handle threeMonday receiver sets.

Where: Georgia Dome Matchup to watch: TV: ESPN Eagles CB Byron Maxwell vs. Falcons WR The Falcons will turn Julio Jones: Philadelphia to third-round rookie RB lured Maxwell away from Tevin Coleman to head up Seattle with a $63 million their backfield and need deal as a free agent and vast improvement from the coordinator Bill Davis ground game to keep quar- said he may shadow the terback Matt Ryan from opponent’s top receiver.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (center in cap) absorbing as much punish- That would be Jones for will make his regular season NFL Monday against the ment as he did last season. the Falcons. Maxwell is Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Given time, Ryan will used to being targeted Sports) have plenty of success. while playing opposite downs and let Bradford go season with several ques- Revamping the secondAll-Pro Richard Sherman, to work against a Falcons tion marks outside of CB ary was one of the main but it was also a different secondary that enters the Desmond Trufant. priorities of the Eagles’ scheme. He’s physical and

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has good ball-skills, but Maxwell also doesn’t have a security blanket named Earl Thomas.

Player spotlight: Eagles CB Eric Rowe: The rookie played his first three college seasons at safety before starring at corner as a senior. He struggled in the nickel role after JaCorey Shepard was lost to an ACL injury, and then struggled outside when Nolan Carroll shifted inside in nickel situations.

Philadelphia could feel the fallout of dealing Brandon Boykin. The Eagles may turn to veteran E.J. Biggers or Denzel Rice or even play safety Walter Thurmond at nickel, where he is experienced.

Top picks Winston, Mariota face off in NFL debuts THe SporTS XcHange

against the Redskins today.

Tannehill has seen his completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdowns increase in each of his previous three seasons since being selected with the eighth overall pick of the 2012 draft.

Washington’s Robert Griffin III was chosen six picks ahead of Tannehill, but the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year has been reduced to a spectator with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) Kurt Cousins being handed will make his NFL debut today against the Tennessee Ti- the reins.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans were bad enough last season that they earned the top two picks in the 2015 NFL draft and the chance to rebuild their franchises around new quarterbacks. Rookies Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota will get their first taste of the NFL regular season when the Buccaneers host the Titans today.

Winston went No. 1 in the draft to Tampa Bay and tans. (Photo: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports) Mariota followed at No. 2 in the spring, and both are City guard Ben Grubbs told where the onus falls on Fitzslated to start Game 1 in reporters. “I think the most their NFL debuts. patrick, who is 34-56-1 as an “I learned a long time important thing for us will NFL starter. ago not to compare myself be film work, understand to anyone else, and my Dad what they do as a defense as Colts at Bills always said just to focus a whole.”

Today, 1 p.m. on what you’re doing, find Andrew Luck and the ways that you can get better Packers at Bears Indianapolis Colts continue and the rest will take care of Today, 1 p.m. to make steps forward, and itself,” Mariota told reportThe league’s oldest rivalry the next stop is Super Bowl ers. “I think Jameis is a great has turned one-sided over 50. The Colts will get started player, I think he’ll have the past few years and the toward that goal when they a great career, but for us, I Green Bay Packers hope to open the season by visiting think we’re just going to fo- continue that trend when Rex Ryan and the Buffalo cus on what we’ve got to do they kick off the season with Bills today. within our teams and do our a visit to the Chicago Bears Indianapolis advanced as best to be the best players Today. The Packers have far as the AFC Championthat we can be.” won eight of their last nine ship game in January before Mariota got the last laugh meetings against the Bears, getting trounced by the New in college when his Oregon including a pair of lopsided England Patriots, but it has team beat Winston’s Florida victories last season in which added veteran running back State squad in the College they outscored Chicago Frank Gore and Pro Bowl Football Playoff, but both 93-31. wide receiver Andre Johnson players are ready for the “They’ve had great to Luck’s stable of weapons. level of competition to success as of late. I think “I’m excited about this increase. they’ve beaten us five season,” Colts offensive “I just focus on playing straight here,” new Bears coordinator Pep Hamilton the best game,” Winston told head coach John Fox said. told the team’s official webreporters. “Of course, the “It’s a real challenge and one site. “I’m excited about the attention and stuff is going we’re looking forward to.” weapons that we have. We’re to be on two people, but me excited about where we’re and him both know that it’s Browns at Jets headed.” about the locker room.”

Today, 1 p.m.

The Bills have not made First-year coach Todd the playoffs since the Chiefs at Texans Bowles and the new-look 1999 season but are plenty Today, 1 p.m.

New York Jets begin the optimistic after bringing The Kansas City Chiefs season with lofty expectain defensive guru Ryan as figure to have a more tions but the same uncerthe head coach and adddynamic offense than they tainty at quarterback. Ryan ing a slew of weapons to did a year ago, but they’ll Fitzpatrick will be under the offense. Buffalo named face a stiff test when they center when the Jets host Tyrod Taylor the starting travel to Houston to open the the Cleveland Browns in quarterback after a spirited season against a stout Texans the season opener today in competition in camp and defense today at 1 p.m. a battle of teams hoping to expects to have running back Jamaal Charles and the earn their first playoff berths LeSean McCoy available for Chiefs offense will have in several years. the opener. to deal with J.J. Watt and Cleveland has it own what figures to be one of the questions at quarterback Dolphins at Redskins league’s better defenses. with the enigmatic Johnny Today, 1 p.m.

Houston was solid defen- Manziel being passed over The Miami Dolphins sively in 2014 but has the in favor of the veteran Josh believe they have their potential to dominate with McCown. quarterback in Ryan TanWatt coming off his second Cleveland has a ton of nehill while the Washington NFL Defensive Player of the questions on both sides of Redskins have taken yet Year award in the past three the ball with a run defense another familiar turn on seasons and last year’s No. that ranked last in the NFL their carousel behind center.

1 draft pick, defensive end a season ago and no go-to Signed to a $96 million conJadeveon Clowney, healthy running back. tract extension in the sumafter an injury-riddled rookie Bowles and the Jets, how- mer, Tannehill looks to take season. ever, seem to have all the another step forward in his “It’s a huge challenge answers to make a playoff progression as the visiting (facing the Texans),” Kansas push except at quarterback Dolphins open the season

hope to rebound from a disappointing campaign that saw them miss the postseason for the second time in three years.

The Saints have overhauled their roster, trading away tight end Jimmy Graham and parting ways with running back Pierre Thomas and receiver Kenny Stills.

They still have quarterback Drew Brees, who torched the Cardinals for 342 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 rout in the most recent meeting in 2013, as well as veteran receiver Marques Colston.

league history — six shy of Sam Bradford’s record set in 2010.

Ravens at Broncos Today, 4:25 p.m Much has been made of Peyton Manning’s lackluster finish to last season, but the Baltimore Ravens certainly know how well he can open one. After tying an NFL record by tossing seven touchdown passes against Baltimore to begin the 2013 season, Manning and the Denver Broncos host the Ravens to begin the 2015 campaign today.

Panthers at Jaguars “I’m not really worried if Today, 1 p.m. it’s first game, last game,” Carolina Panthers Lions at Chargers Baltimore cornerback Jimquarterback Cam Newton Today, 4:05 p.m. was injured in a car acciPhilip Rivers continues his my Smith told ESPN of the 39-year-old Manning, who dent during the preseason a climb toward first place on has thrown 31 touchdowns year ago and never seemed the franchise list in passing to be fully healthy during yards when he leads the San against one interception in outdoor contests in Septemthe entire campaign. Fully Diego Chargers into battle ber since joining Denver healthy now, Newton and the against the visiting Detroit in 2012. “He’s going to be Panthers, who rode a stingy Lions today in the season dangerous. He’s still Peyton defense to the second round opener for both teams. of the playoffs in 2014, will Rivers, who signed a four- Manning, no matter what.” kick off season at Jacksonyear, $84 million contract Giants at Cowboys ville today. extension last month, will be Today, 8:30 p.m.

The Jaguars hope to parwithout one of his favorite The Dallas Cowboys lay the continued developtargets as tight end Antonio ment of quarterback Blake Gates will miss San Diego’s came within a questionable officiating call of reaching Bortles, who was just shy first four games due to a the NFC Championship of 3,000 yards passing as a suspension for his use of Game last season, but their rookie, into a playoff spot. performance-enhancing focus is on repeating as drugs.

Seahawks at Rams Matthew Stafford is com- division champions when they kick off the season Today, 1 p.m. ing off his fourth straight against the visiting New The Seattle Seahawks are 4,000-yard season for the intent on turning the page Lions, whose stingy defense York Giants tonight.

Dallas swept the Giants following a disastrous final took a major hit with the last season en route to a play in Super Bowl XLIX, free-agent losses of defenopting instead to focus on sive tackles Ndamukong Suh 12-4 campaign and the NFC East title and has won putting in the work that will (Miami) and Nick Fairley four straight games in the enable them to return to the (St. Louis). series. championship game for the The Cowboys will third straight season. The Bengals at Raiders sport a different look after visiting Seahawks begin that Today, 4:25 p.m. running back DeMarco quest today when they open Andy Dalton has had Murray, who ran away with the campaign against the no problem getting the the league rushing title last NFC West-rival St. Louis Cincinnati Bengals into the season, signed with hated Rams. playoffs, but he has yet to rival Philadelphia in the Russell Wilson looks to take the next step. Dalton shake off Malcolm Butler’s looks to change his fortunes offseason. game-saving interception in this season, which begins Vikings at 49ers the waning moments of the when the Bengals visit the Monday, 10:20 p.m.

Super Bowl and turn his atOakland Raiders today.

The Vikings are eager to tention to a new target: stud The 27-year-old quartertight end Jimmy Graham. back has led Cincinnati into have QB Teddy Bridgewater New-look St. Louis feathe postseason in each of his and RB Adrian Peterson on the field together in a game tures a change at quarterback first four years in the NFL, in Nick Foles, who was acbut the club remains without for the first time — Bridgequired from Philadelphia in a playoff victory since 1991 water took over the starting the offseason for former top — the longest active drought job while Peterson was on the commissioner’s exempt overall pick Sam Bradford. in the league. list last season and Peterson While Dalton seeks his sat out the preseason again.

Saints at Cardinals first postseason win, the Peterson may be 30, but Today, 4:05 p.m.

Raiders remain in search of Two teams that defied their first playoff appearance he also has fresh legs and an ax to grind. That’s a serious expectations a year ago will since losing to Tampa Bay threat to a 49ers front seven square off to open the 2015 in Super Bowl XXXVII in that has LB Navorro Bowseason when the Arizona 2002.

Cardinals host the New The Raiders appear to be man back but lost playmakOrleans Saints today. on the right path with Derek ers such as Aldon Smith, Justin Smith, Patrick Willis The Cardinals look to Carr, whose 348 compleand Chris Borland off last build off last year’s playoff tions last season were the year’s team. appearance while the Saints second-most by a rookie in

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Mets beat lowly Mill Creek wins Darlington Invite Braves in ninth PREP ROUNDUP

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ROME — Mill Creek went 6-0 on the day and improved its record to 21-1 as the Hawks won the Darlington Invitational on Saturday at Darlington High School.

Mill Creek posted two wins over Harris County, while also beating Armuchee, Rockmart and Darlington. Mill Creek capped off the tournament with a sweep of Wesleyan in the finals.

Defensive leaders for the Hawks were Chloe Freeman with 10 1/2 blocks, Morgan Iverson with five blocks, Ariane Terry with 38 digs and Ashley Allen with 12 digs.

Rachel Machovec paced the offense with 47 assists and 23 kills. Others contributing on offense were Rebekah Machovec with 24 kills and five aces, Anna Braschler with 17 kills, Kennedy Long with 19 assists and Gabbi Powelko with 22 assists.

VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL Wesleyan second in Darlington tournament ROME — Wesleyan took second place in the Darlington Invitational on Saturday, falling in two games in the finals to Mill Creek.

In pool play, Wesleyan beat both Dalton and Harris County two games to none, while splitting two games each with Rockmart and Gordon Lee. Wesleyan faced Gordon Lee again in the semifinals and posted two straight wins before falling 25-18, 27-25 to Mill Creek in the finals.

Maddie Jones led the Wolves (16-12-2) with 42 kills, while Abbey Gritters compiled 101 assists. Jenny Van Laeke added 22 kills with Kat Hughes serving seven aces.

GAC goes 2-2 in Athens ATHENS — Greater Atlanta Christian went 2-2 in the Athens

Academy Playday on Saturday.

GAC (23-6) beat Winder-Barrow 25-9, 25-14 and Habersham Central 25-23, 25-17, while its losses were to Athens Academy 25-8, 25-12 and North Oconee 25-11, 18-25, 15-6.

Top players for the Spartans were Karis Perusek with 18 kills, Cammie Caldwell with 14 kills, Carter Fricano with seven kills and four blocks, Emily Becker with 50 digs and six aces and Cienna Townson with 57 assists and 17 digs.

Hebron wins two at Pace tournament ATLANTA — Hebron won two matches and lost two matches on Saturday in the Pace Academy tournament.

Wins for the Lions (15-11) came against Drew Charter 25-4, 25-10 and Our Lady of Mercy 25-6, 25-14, while the losses were to Pace Academy 25-21, 25-23 and Oak Mountain Academy 25-13, 25-14.

Hannah Grace Adams tallied 61 assists, while Maddi Grace Easterling had 23 digs. Rahela Olariu added 26 kills and 10 aces with Kayla Eiken adding 23 kills.

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Providence takes second in Carrollton Invitational CARROLLTON — Providence placed two runners in the top three of the Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational on Saturday to finish second.

Sydney Hendricks took second with a time of 22 minutes, 31 seconds, while teammate Anna Huntington was right behind in third at 23:08.

Other finishers for the Storm were Tori McKelvey in 18th, Audrey Scoggins in 19th and Mallory Larson in 26th.

Hebron’s Taylor places 21st CARROLLTON — Miranda Taylor of Hebron finished 21st on Saturday in the Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational.

Taylor’s finish helped the Lions to a 13th-place finish. Other placers for Hebron were Maddy Howe, Amanda Jackson, Nicole Smith and Tori Johnson.

BOYSCOUNTRY XC BOYS CROSS Mill Creek second, Providence fifth in Carrollton CARROLLTON —Mill Creek finished second behind St. Pius in the Carrollton Orthopedic Invi-

tational on Saturday afternoon.

Top runner for Mill Creek was Noah Hollis, who was 11th at 17 minutes, eight seconds.

Other placers for Mill Creek were Gavin Chandlers in 17:39, Delaney Moore in 17:42, Steven Velazquez in 17:44 and Eric O’Hara in 17:46.

Providence had a pair of runners finish in the top 20 with Sammy Clough in 13th-place at 18:54 and Chandler Scoggins coming in 16th at 19:06 as the Storm took fifth.

Andrew Duffie (24th in 19:27), Patrick Agan (30th in 19:54) and Conner Allen (31st in 20:01) also ran well for the Storm.

Hebron 3rd in Carrollton CARROLLTON — Mark Stein of Hebron finsihed second in the individual standings in the Carrollton Orthopedic Inviational on Saturday as the Lions took third place in the team competition.

Ben Glover took 12th, Wesley Warbington 14th, Michael Fabiano 25th and Bryce Nygaard 30th to round out the scorers for Hebron.

SOFTBALL SOFTBALL Grayson sweeps twinbill WATKINSVILLE — Grayson stretched its record to 9-7 on Saturday afternoon with a pair of wins in the Veterans Tournament at Oconee County High School.

Katlyn Smith pitched seven innings with one run on five hits and eight strikeouts as the Rams opened their day with a 2-1 win over Alcovy.

Madelyn Goodman sparked the offense with a two-run single in the sixth inning, while Conner Batchelor went 2-for-3.

Batchelor was also the winning pitcher in the second game, leading the Rams to an 8-1 victory over Tatnall County.

Batchelor had one unearned run on three hits with five strikeouts.

Brinaya Bailey, Carley Batchelor and Smith each had two hits in that game, while Kayelyn Lewis added an RBI double.

Wesleyan goes 2-1 CHATTANOOGA — Wesleyan won two games and lost one on Saturday in the Score International Tournament.

Cassie Henning struck out three in seven innings with no runs as the Wolves blanked Northwest Whitfield 2-0. Jameson Kavel went 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Savannah Sommer finished 2-for-3.

Kavel would deliver a complete-game effort in Wesleyan’s 3-1 win over Dalton. Kavel struck out five and allowed one run in the circle, while going 3-for-4 with a double at the plate.

Henning drove in all three runs and finished 4-for-4, while left fielder Jennifer Nolan threw out a runner at home in the fourth to end a Dalton rally.

Wesleyan’s day ended with a 4-1 loss to Prince Avenue.

Henning took the loss, giving up four runs on six hits with three strikeouts in seven innings. Henning also had a hit and an RBI with Kavel going 2-for-3.

Wesleyan started its tournament on Friday with a 12-2 loss to Heritage. Lauren Morales had a solo homer for the Wolves (10-5).

North suffers first loss of season DAHLONEGA — North Gwinnett fell to Kennesaw Mountain 1-0 in eight innings on Friday night in the North Georgia Invitational at North Georgia College for its first loss of the season.

Kylie Smith pitched all eight innings for North, striking out 14 in taking the loss.

The Bulldogs (18-1) rebounded from that game with a 5-3 win over West Forsyth. Jenna Harrington led the offense with a home run and three RBIs, while Haley Short had a single and drove in two.

Chandler Dennis was the winning pitcher, striking out 11 in seven innings.

FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Georgia Force 43, East Atlanta 12 SUGAR HILL — The Georgia Force ran its record to 3-0 with a 43-12 win over East Atlanta on Friday night at Gary Pirkle Park.

East Atlanta led 15-12 late in the second quarter, but a long toucdown pass from quarterback Tyler Hopkins to Oz Faal started a 30-0 run for the Force.

Hopkins finished with four TD passes, completing a 48-yard scoring strike to Kaleb Fisher and putting the game out of reach in the fourth quarter with two scores to tight end Stephen Durand.

Christian Thrift also added a TD with a 22-yard run in the second half. Milton Rowe also helped the defense with an interception.

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Sooners walk away with 2OT win the SportS XChanGe KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

— It’s been awhile since Neyland Stadium rocked like this.

But it was the Oklahoma fans who partied after Saturday night’s game.

Defensive back Zack Sanchez’s interception ended the game in the second overtime as the No. 19 Sooners defeated No. 23 Tennessee 31-24 before 102,455.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who kept Oklahoma in the game for much of the night with his feet, found Sterling Shepard for an 18-yard touchdown in the second overtime — his third TD pass of the

game — to put the Sooners ahead for good.

The Volunteers led 17-0 early and 17-3 in the fourth quarter.

Mayfield finished 19-for-39 for 187 yards and also threw a pair of interceptions while Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd rushed for 106 yards and an 8-yard touchdown in overtime that put the Volunteers back on top.

The Sooners answered after Shepard’s 19-yard catch on first down and four plays later, Mayfield carried it in from the 1 to send the game to a second overtime.

Oklahoma appeared to be in trouble before

Mayfield — with the help of a leaping Shepard catch — led the Sooners to a comeback. Down 17-10 with just more than four minutes remaining, Mayfield led Oklahoma to the tying touchdown.

On third down, Mayfield lofted a corner pass to Shepard, who leaped over the Tennessee defender and came down in bounds to send the game into overtime on a 5-yard score with 40 seconds left.

The Sooners cut the lead to 17-10 on Mayfield’s touchdown pass to Samaje Perine with 8:20 remaining.

The Volunteers took a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter on quarter-

back Joshua Dobbs’ 4-yard run on a drive that started with a 19-yard completion

by Dobbs with a facemask penalty quickly giving Tennessee the ball at the Sooners’ 21.

Oklahoma’s offense finally started moving the ball midway through the quarter, thanks to some strong running by Perine and a 29-yard completion from Mayfield to Durron Neal. But the drive stalled and Oklahoma had to settle for a 35-yard field goal.

The Sooners had another chance late in the half, moving into Tennessee territory quickly before the drive fizzled with the Vols’ stop on fourth down.

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the Braves tie it in the eighth. After a walk and single, Garcia picked on ATLANTA — The a first-pitch changeup for New York Mets padded a tying pinch-homer that their National League just slipped over the leftEast lead while adding to field fence. the Atlanta Braves’ woes Clippard (4-4) ended Saturday night. up getting credit for the Center fielder Yoenis victory as closer Jeurys Familia protected his lead Cespedes hit his seventh with a perfect ninth for homer in the past 10 games and added an RBI his 40th save.

Atlanta rookie rightfielder’s choice in a tiehander Williams Perez breaking ninth inning as the Mets won 6-4 to hand allowed eight hits and three runs in six innings. the Braves their 11th The Braves turned four straight home loss. double plays behind him Pinch-hitter Adonis to minimize the damGarcia hit a tying threeage. He walked three and run homer off reliever struck out three.

Tyler Clippard in the D’Arnaud’s single eighth inning to cost Noah Syndergaard a vic- after a second double by second baseman Daniel tory, but the Mets came back in the ninth for their Murphy put the Mets up 3-1 in the sixth and then sixth straight win.

Cespedes supplied what First baseman Kelly seemed like an insurance Johnson singled to run with his homer in drive in catcher Travis the eighth on a 3-2 slider d’Arnaud, who had from right-hander Arodys doubled, and after two Vizcaino (2-1). walks loaded the bases, Syndergaard was extra Cespedes’ homer scored ramped up after not pitchan insurance run. The ing since Aug. 30 and the Mets (81-61) moved Braves took advantage 9 1/2 games ahead of for a quick run.

Washington and handed Right fielder Nick the Braves (56-87) their Markakis drew a leadoff longest home losing walk and, after a wild streak since moving to pitch, scored on a brokenAtlanta in 1966.

Syndergaard, who had bat single by first baseman Freddie Freeman with one his last turn skipped to hold down his workload, out in the first inning.

The Braves didn’t allowed two hits and a have another baserunner run in seven innings, until second baseman leaving with a 4-1 lead Jace Peterson led off the that the Mets’ bullpen fifth with a single and couldn’t hold. was thrown out trying to The rookie righthander came in with a 1-5 stretch it. The out call was record and a 4.91 ERA on upheld after video review.

Double plays got the road compared with Perez out of trouble in a 7-1 record and 2.15 ERA at home, but he shut the second and third, down the Braves after the but the Mets had two runs and the lead in the first inning as if he was fourth before the Braves pitching in New York.

Syndergaard struck out turned their third double play. The inning featured eight and his only walk, which led to a run, came three hits, a walk and two wild pitches as Murphy in the first inning. He doubled and third baseretired 19 of the last 20 man David Wright had an batters he faced.

RBI single.

Clippard, though, let

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Atlanta shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) turns a double play over New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud (7) during the sixth inning Saturday at Turner Field. (Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports)

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Baseball NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB L10 New York ...........80 61 .567 ...— ..7-3 Washington .......71 70 .504 .... 9 . 5-5 Miami ................61 81 .430 19.5 . 8-2 Atlanta ..............56 86 .394 24.5 . 2-8 Philadelphia ......54 88 .380 26.5 . 2-8 Central Division W L Pct GB L10 St. Louis ............88 54 .620 ...— . 2-8 Pittsburgh..........84 56 .600 .... 3 . 5-5 Chicago ............82 58 .586 .... 5 . 8-2 Milwaukee .........62 79 .440 25.5 . 6-4 Cincinnati ..........60 81 .426 27.5 . 6-4 West Division W L Pct GB L10 Los Angeles ......80 60 .571 ...— ..7-3 San Francisco ...73 68 .518 .. 7.5 . 4-6 Arizona .............68 73 .482 12.5 . 5-5 San Diego .........67 75 .472 ...14 . 3-7 Colorado ...........59 82 .418 21.5 . 6-4 Thursday’s Games Colorado 4, San Diego 3 Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 19-6) at Philadelphia (Morgan 5-6), ppd.

Milwaukee 6, Pittsburgh 4, 13 innings N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 11, St. Louis 0 Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 3 Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 2 Miami 2, Washington 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Atlanta 1 Chicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia 3 Arizona 12, L.A. Dodgers 4 San Francisco 9, San Diego 1 Saturday’s Games Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 1 Miami 2, Washington 0 Chicago Cubs (Haren 2-2) at Philadelphia (Eickhoff 1-3), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Davies 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Locke 7-10), late N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 8-6) at Atlanta (Perez 5-6), late L.A. Dodgers (Bolsinger 6-3) at Arizona (De La Rosa 12-7), late San Diego (Kennedy 8-13) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 17-7), late Today’s Games St. Louis (Wacha 15-5) at Cincinnati

(Iglesias 3-7), 1:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 11-11) at Miami (Hand 4-5), 1:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Niese 8-10) at Atlanta (Weber 0-1), 1:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (Harang 5-15), 1:35 p.m.

Milwaukee (Jungmann 9-6) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 10-7), 1:35 p.m.

San Diego (Rea 2-2) at San Francisco (Leake 0-3), 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 16-3) at Arizona (Corbin 5-3), 4:10 p.m.

Monday’s Games Washington at Philadelphia (Nola 6-2), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (Nicolino 3-3) at N.Y. Mets (Verrett 1-0), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Shields 11-6) at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Sampson 2-4) at San Francisco (Hudson 7-8), 10:15 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB L10 Toronto ..............81 60 .574 ...—..7-3 New York ...........77 63.550 . 3.5. 5-5 Tampa Bay ........69 72.489 ...12. 4-6 Baltimore ..........68 73.482 ...13. 5-5 Boston ..............67 74.475 ...14. 6-4 Central Division W L Pct GB L10 Kansas City ......84 57.596 ...—. 4-6 Minnesota .........73 67.521 10.5. 6-4 Cleveland ..........69 70.496 ...14. 6-4 Chicago ............66 73.475 ...17. 5-5 Detroit ...............64 76.457 19.5. 4-6 West Division W L Pct GB L10 Houston ............ 76 65.539 ...—. 4-6 Texas ................ 74 66.529 .. 1.5. 6-4 Los Angeles ......71 69.507 . 4.5. 6-4 Seattle ..............68 74.479 . 8.5..7-3 Oakland ............60 81.426 ...16. 3-7 Thursday’s Games Seattle 5, Texas 0 Toronto (Price 6-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 3-3), ppd.

Cleveland 7, Detroit 5 Friday’s Games Baltimore 14, Kansas City 8 Toronto 11, N.Y. Yankees 5

Tampa Bay 8, Boston 4 Detroit (Verlander 3-7) at Cleveland (Anderson 3-3), ppd.

Texas 4, Oakland 0 Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 2 L.A. Angels 3, Houston 2 Saturday’s Games Kansas City 14, Baltimore 6 Toronto 9, N.Y. Yankees 5, 11 innings Boston 10, Tampa Bay 4 Toronto (Stroman 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 6-7), late Minnesota (Milone 8-4) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 8-10), late Detroit (Verlander 3-7) at Cleveland (Anderson 3-3), late Oakland (Nolin 0-1) at Texas (Gallardo 12-9), late Houston (McCullers 5-5) at L.A. Angels (Santiago 8-9), late Today’s Games Toronto (Dickey 10-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 11-6), 1:05 p.m.

Boston (Hill 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Smyly 2-2), 1:10 p.m.

Detroit (Wolf 0-3) at Cleveland (Bauer 11-11), 1:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 9-10) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-8), 2:10 p.m.

Oakland (Doubront 2-0) at Texas (Gonzalez 2-5), 3:05 p.m.

Houston (Fiers 2-1) at L.A. Angels (Heaney 6-3), 3:35 p.m.

Detroit (Boyd 1-3) at Cleveland (Carrasco 12-10), 4:40 p.m.

Kansas City (Cueto 2-5) at Baltimore (Chen 8-7), 8:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games Boston (Rodriguez 9-5) at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Volquez 13-7) at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Texas (Hamels 3-1), 8:05 p.m.

Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota (Duffey 2-1), 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Seattle (Walker 10-8), 10:10 p.m.

INTERLEAGUE AT AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday’s Games Colorado 4, Seattle 2

Saturday’s Games Colorado (Flande 3-2) at Seattle (Elias 4-8), late Sunday’s Games Colorado (Kendrick 5-12) at Seattle (Paxton 3-3), 4:10 p.m.

Football National Football League Thursday’s Game New England 28, Pittsburgh 21 Today’s Games Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Kansas City at Houston, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

Detroit at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.

Tennessee at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.

Baltimore at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at San Francisco, 10:20 p.m.

Saturday’s College Scores EAST Boston College 76, Howard 0 Bowling Green 48, Maryland 27 Charlotte 34, Presbyterian 10 Connecticut 22, Army 17 Notre Dame 34, Virginia 27 Penn State 27, Buffalo 14 Syracuse 30, Wake Forest 17 Virginia Tech 42, Furman 3 Washington State 37, Rutgers 34 West Virginia 41, Liberty 17 SOUTH Alabama 37, Middle Tennessee 10 Auburn 27, Jacksonville State 20, OT Clemson 41, Appalachian State 10 Duke 55, North Carolina Central 0 Florida State 34, South Florida 14 Georgia 31, Vanderbilt 14 Georgia Southern 43, Western Michigan 17 Georgia Tech 65, Tulane 10 Kansas State 30, Texas-San Antonio 3 Mississippi 73, Fresno State 21 North Carolina 53, North Carolina A&T 14

North Carolina State 35, Eastern Kentucky 0 Oklahoma 31, Tennessee 24, 2OT Southern Methodist 31, North Texas 13 Southern Mississippi 52, Austin Peay 6 Texas A&M 56, Ball State 23 Texas Christian 70, Stephen F. Austin 7 Texas Tech 69, Texas El Paso 20 UL Lafayette 44, Northwestern State 17 UL Monroe 47, Nicholls State 0 MIDWEST Central Michigan 31, Monmouth 10 Houston 34, Louisville 31 Illinois 44, Western Illinois 0 Iowa 31, Iowa State 17 Kent State 45, Delaware State 13 Michigan 35, Oregon State 7 Northern Illinois 57, Murray State 26 Northwestern 41, Eastern Illinois 0 Ohio State 38, Hawaii 0 Pittsburgh 24, Akron 7 Purdue 38, Indiana State 14 Toledo 16, Arkansas 12 Wisconsin 58, Miami (Ohio) 0 WEST California 35, San Diego State 7 Colorado 48, Massachusetts 14 Eastern Michigan 48, Wyoming 29 Minnesota 23, Colorado State 20, OT Washington 49, Sacramento State 0

Transactions BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES—Recalled C Gary Sanchez and CF Slade Heathcott from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

TEXAS RANGERS—Recalled LF Ryan Rua from Round Rock (PCL).

National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Activated C Nick Hundley from the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of C Tom Murphy from Albuquerque (PCL). Sent RHP Tyler Chatwood on a rehab assignment to Asheville (SAL).

MIAMI MARLINS—Activated RHP Jose Fernandez from the 15-day DL. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Activated RHP Matt Belisle from the 60-day DL. Placed C Cody Stanley on the restricted list.

BASKETBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL WAGNER—Named Donald Copeland graduate manager for men’s basketball.

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Signed DT Andre Fluellen.

CHICAGO BEARS—Activated LB Lamin Barrow from the practice squad. Cut LB Sam Acho.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Activated RB Shaun Draughn from the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Activated C Sam Brenner and RB Jonas Gray from the practice squad. Cut C Jacques McClendon. Waived QB Logan Thomas.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS— Waived LB Eric Martin.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Activated DB Don Jones, WR Seantavius Jones, and RB Toben Opurum from the practice squad. Cut RB Tim Hightower and G Mike McGlynn. Placed LB Davis Tull on IR. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Cut WR Jeff Maehl.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Added T Tyreek Burwell to the practice squad.

Cut RB Dreamius Smith.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Added LB Nick Moody to the practice squad.

Cut DB Brandon Dixon.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Activated LB Houston Bates from the practice squad. Cut DE Frank Kearse.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BAYLOR—Suspended offensive coordinator Kendal Briles for one game for committing an NCAA recruiting violation. Suspended wide receivers coach Tate Wallis for one game for committing an NCAA recruiting violation.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS—Signed senior vice president of hockey operations David McNab to a three-year contract extension.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Resigned C Marcus Kruger to a oneyear contract.

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However, based on the way he’s been welcomed by teammates and classmates alike at Brookwood, and the way the latter has helped incorporate him into the team, he has no complaints.

“A big part of that was definitely getting with the (Brookwood) team,” Israel said. “I think it was the third or fourth day (after) I officially moved — I was in Texas the whole summer training, and once I knew I was moving to Brookwood, I contacted Coach Dehnke and he was amazing at helping me get the right mileage plan going. Once I moved here, the guys were really great with taking me under their wing and showing me the ropes.”

Not that Israel has needed much guidance.

His pedigree from Texas is (Staff Photo: David Welker) plenty impressive.

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about how he would adjust to not only the different courses, terrains and weather conditions of Georgia but also the level of competition.

“Individual-wise, the competition has been greater because I was running in the AAAA classification in Texas,” Israel said. “Now, it’s AAAAAA here, so it’s definitely greater competition. …

In Texas, I was running in the top tier of AAAA. Guys there at that time were definitely pushing — Brookwood head coach me. Coming here, there’s Ben Dehnke definitely great talent that I’m definitely looking forHe finished eighth in ward to compete with. I’m in Texas’ Class AAAA looking forward to them state meet last year for just pushing me. That’s Carrollton-Ranchview kind of what the (BrookHigh School in a time of wood) team has done this 16:21.27. He then posted a summer.” personal-best time of 15:43 Israel has responded to in placing 47th in the Foot such pushing.

Locker Invitational’s South And based on his winRegional last November. ning time of 10:08.29 in Still, he was concerned the 3,200-meter Stage He doesn’t really seem to have much of a weakness.

His conditioning is excellent.

He’s strong and mentally tough, too.

Obviously, he’s been a key scorer for us so far. But also, in terms of work ethic, he helps lead by example.”

Race and the runner-up time of 15:49.17 at Starr’s Mill last week, Israel figures to be a force to be reckoned with, not only at the Gwinnett County Championships next weekend but also beyond into the Region 8-AAAAAA, state sectional and state championship meets.

And that, Dehnke says, bodes well for both him and the Broncos moving forward this season.

“I would describe him as a powerful distance runner,” Dehnke said.

“He’s a fairly big guy, a large frame. He doesn’t really seem to have much of a weakness. His conditioning is excellent. He’s strong and mentally tough, too.

“Obviously, he’s been a key scorer for us so far.

But also, in terms of work ethic, he helps lead by example. But we’ve got a lot of guys like that. It’s perfect.”

PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DULUTH Pursuant to Georgia Municipal Election Code, Section 21-2-291, the scheduled City of Duluth General Election for November 3, 2015, will not be conducted. The Incumbent Candidate for Mayor and the Incumbent Candidates for two council members Post 4 and Post 5 have qualified with no opposition. There were no qualified write-in candidates.

Each such unopposed candidate shall be deemed to have voted for him/herself.

928-280510, 9/13,17

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS Public Auction - In accordance with the provision of Georgia State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at AAAA Self Storage located at 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046.

770-237-8673. 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 to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, September 21,2015. The sale will be held at www.storagebattles. com at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 21, 2015. Terms: Cash, Credit card, or certified funds at Sale.

Unit #1045 –Leavell, Noland - Misc. Household Items Unit #2023 –Harris, CheriMisc. Household Items Unit #4082 – Salazar, Felisel –Misc Household Items 929-278017, 9/6,13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, Personal property described below belonging to those individual listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Rd Stone Mountain GA 30087 770.469.5363 September 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM Unit 200 Melvin Lee tool box Unit 476 Chadd Smith Washer, dryer, dining room set, dresser, mirror, misc Unit 287 Curtis Stocking Home items Unit 203 Albino OlguinHernandez Household furniture and items Unit 145 Shaunda Brown music equipment, dining table/chairs, storage bins, clothes Unit 465 Charles Raglin Household items Unit 259 Rod Caddele Household furniture and items Unit 298 Rod Caddele Household goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www.stroagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction, Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-279028, 9/6,13

PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 ALL PRO TRANSMISSION, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S).

2005 VOLVO XC90 YV1CZ911851145099 2005 JAGUAR S TYPE SAJWA03V351N16371 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 AT 10 AM at 5465 BUFORD HWY NORCROSS, GA 30071 -7196-97 929-280443, 9/13,20

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039, 770.985.4287 on September 23, 2015 at 12:00PM J122 – Tawana Brown – TV, bike, headboard D110–Gail Perry – chair, desk, shoes, mattress N102 – Adrian Smith – blower, speakers, ladder, records J134–Mary Malone – headboard, tennis racquet, TV, table, couch D111 – Earl Newton – microwave, desk, chair, cooler J147 – Ruth Jones – chair, couch, table, microwave F1039 – Wynetta Brown – washer, dryer, lamp, mirror L119 – Mark Moffit – mattresses, tool box, end tables, bike, skateboard F1200 – Brandi Oneal – mattresses, bed, dresser O106 – Tiffany Gilyard – table, blanket, boxes F1125 – Darleene Burchette – refrigerator, dining table, chairs The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-278999, 9/6,13

dez PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 September 22nd 2015 10:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 113–ZEREOUE, BONDE 123–Stapp, James 129–Moore, Albert 133–Johnson, Hylton 322–Neisler, Brandon 325–Kawan, Paul 400–Terry, Larondra 408Y–Klusack, Cortney 427–Howard, Kedric 429–Traylor, Debra 436Y–Heckler, Jeremy 438B–Delano, Desilva 501–Reed, Shaun 513–Ramirez, Khrissmely 533–HEBERT, SHANE P004–METTS, HAROLD (vehicle) P033–Collantes, Aidee (vehicle) PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 September 22nd 2015 10:45AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2015–Stewart, Lynette 2018–Oglesby Management Group LLc 3015–Borders, DeAundre 3026–Gorisek, James 3052–Wilson, jamaal 4040–Ogleby, Eric 4051–Ferguson, Mickey 5014–Pollard, Cartier 5030–Fitch, Edward 5161–White, Tonya 5191–Rojo, Tiffany 6121–Pennington, Deborah PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR..

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 September 23rd 2015 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1504–Kelley, Daphanie 1513–Brock, Shamika 2502–Harbor, Asia 3532–Foreste, Philippe 3550–Figueroa, Tania 5526–McCree, Angela 6013–Nelson, Holly 6049–Williams, Raphael 6053–Ramu, Cindy 6087–Parker, Shaniqua 6143–Ellard, Ernest 6261–Brenman, Heather 6264–brown, Howard 6505–Fredrick, Nanette 6522–Sacarello, Nancy 6530–White, Reshmee 7518–Thompson, Clarrissa 8508–Cole, Soiya PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 September 23rd 2015 9:45AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A002–Willis, Karen A118–Hayes, Kenneth A127–Codjoe, Revonda A210–Edenfield, Jeremy A250–Jordan, Danny A342–Curry, Nikita A356–Thomas, Charon A390–Hernandez, Marco A397–Mcgrath, Thomas C533–McKelvin, Stephen C587–Martin, Pandora PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY 08057 4474 SATELLITE BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 September 23rd 2015 10:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0345C–Cherry, Stephanie 0347E–Seldon, Kelly 0420–Maang, Sun 0503–Glass, Faydria 0618–Givens, Aretha 0819–Martinez, Mirella 2202–Reyes, Nora 2284–Sirmons, Diana 2344–Gardner, Reginald 3011–Pugh, Donnie 3093–Jackson, Ronesha 3392–Myers, Mary 5023–Sapim, Jean Roger 5043–RINVIL, NADIA 5243–Rollins, Latrina 6012–SHOCKNESS, CAROLYN 6094–Robinson, Sedrick 6312–Smith, Eva 7051–rodriguez, veronica PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08056 3865 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 September 23rd 2015 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0105–Williams, Brittany 0120–Aragon, Bill 0148–Odle, Carolyn 0256–Iverson, Dorie 0271–Jenkins, Carrie 0286–Venerable, Malia

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on September 22nd and September 23rd the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08464 10860 STATE BRIDGE ROAD. ALPHARETTA GA 30022 (678) 513-8185 September 22nd 2015 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1007–Fortune, Alix 2010–Beatty, Dwele 2012–Cardenas, Dale 3013–Phillips, Lisa 3025–Sir Charwin, Inc. 4009–Bannister, Kwan 4022–Beaty, William 5006–Murry, Jazmine 5017–Carmine’s 5033–Carmine’s 6045–Singleton, Antroy 6139–Turry, Jane 6217–Beatty, Angelique 6390–Birch, Vicki PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 300241031 (678) 513-8185 September 22nd 2015 9:45 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B310–Alejandro Guerra, Hugo B498–Williams, Brandon C520–Wood, David C558–Andrews, Ross C563–Kelly, Christopher C5746–Osman, Hilla D608–Davis, Gary PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 September 22nd 2015 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A4074–Hutcherson, Herbert A4080–Bell, Wanda A4138–Lee, Allen B1095–Gordon, Ramon PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 September 22nd 2015 10:15 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00203–Sweet, Tracee 00224–White, Jackie 00303–Beebe, Pam 00402–Higginson, Stephanie 00500–Ervine, Caryn 00508–MIKOLINSKI, JAMES 00729–Cox, Jeff 0906–Futrell, Jessica 1011–GREGORY, DONALD 4050–Anderson, Fernan-

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 0361–Winfield, Anthony 0532–Johnson, Rashone 0571–Ivey, Bertrand 0608–Blackmon, Gerad 0785–Palmer, Latifah 0835–cupitt, wanda All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 6th day of September and 13th day of September 2015 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 15-A-05003-6 CITY OF SUGAR HILL, a Georgia Municipal Corporation, Petitioner, v.

A THIRTY ACRE TRACT OF LAND LYING IN LAND LOTS 273, 290 AND 291 OF THE 7TH LAND DISTRICT OF GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA AND MORE COMMONLY IDENTIFIED AS TAX PARCEL 7290 138, and AS THEIR RESPECTIVE INTERESTS MAY APPEAR: ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN ROBINSON, THOMAS EDMOND ROBINSON, JR., JAMES TIMOTHY ROBINSON, and LUGENIA ROBINSON HUGHES, Respondents.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: STH Consulting, LLC, LVNV Funding, LLC and All Persons Unknown Who Claim or Might Claim Adversely to the Interest of Petitioner City of Sugar Hill, Georgia to Real Property Located in Land Lots 273, 290 and 291 of the 7th Land District of Gwinnett County, Georgia and also Identified as Tax Parcel R7290 138:

By Order for service by publication dated the 2nd day of September, 2015, you are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking to establish title to the real property described above against all the world was filed on the 5th day of May, 2015, in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and that by reason of the Special Master’s Determination of Entitlement to Notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 233-65, entered by the Special Master on 26th day of June, 2015, you are hereby commanded to be and appear at said court within 30 days of the date of this publication to answer said petition and file pleadings before the court.

WITNESS, the Honorable Ronnie K. Batchelor, Judge of Gwinnett County Superior Court.

This 2nd day of September, 2015. /s/ Cassie Gaubert Deputy Clerk of Superior Court of Gwinnett County 930-279017, 9/6,13,20,27

ZONINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The Braselton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 28th, 2015 at 7 p.m. and the Braselton Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 8th, 2015 at 4 p.m. on the following items: Application # 15-04-RZ Application for annexation and re-zoning by Ackerman Braselton Logistics, LLC on property owned by Joshua Pirkle, Jr. The property is identified as 1174 Josh Pirkle Road (Jackson County Tax Parcel 120 001C) and is approximately 5.703 acres in size. The current zoning classification is A-2 in Jackson County and the requested zoning classification upon annexation is M-D (Manufacturing-Distribution). The intent of the request is to combine this property with adjacent incorporated properties zoned M-D for the development of a warehousedistribution building.

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BUSINESS/ OFFICE EQUIPMENT DESKS 5 wood desks with drawers @$60 each. Must move by 9/13 in Winder location.

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PROTECT OUR PLANET FITNESS/HEALTH/ SPORTING GOODS MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR RAMP $300 OBO. Like new.

678-985-0568 FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS FURNITURE - MOVING SALE: Dining table, rectangle, wood / metal, 6 chairs, $300. UNIVERSAL WOOD KING BEDROOM SUITE, w/ TV armoire, new $6000, asking $1200. Call / text for pics, 770-687-1312.

Stegler Baby Grand Piano w/bench, mahogany, like new. Super nice Large Jacuzzi.

House for sale by owner, also. These must go! 770-294-7564

LOST & FOUND PETS LOST YORKSHIRE TERRIER in Jefferson Station subdivision between Hwy 120, Lebanon Rd., and Sever Rd., Lawrenceville on 8/20 at Shadwell Way. If you spot her or know anyone who may have found her, please call 770-862-0566 or 770862-0483.

Reward.

Needs meds.

TOY: JOHN DEERE GATOR, riding toy, 12 volt, 2 speeds - reverse.

Excellent Condition! $105. 770-868-9762

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BMW X5, 2001. Black, clean mag wheels, miles 154,000. Asking $6000 OBO. Serious inquiries only!

404-438-3222.

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FOUND DOG female dog, Bulldog Pug Mix in Lawrenceville 30044.

Tan color, medium size.

Contact phone number: 404-642-8424

CATS, YOUNG. Orange Tabby, Black & Calico.

Up to date on shots & fixed. Free to good, forever home. 678-6562652 or 770-979-7175

LOST DOG: Male Pekingese. Cream color, 5 yrs. old, blind in one eye. Missing off Tom Miller Rd. Bethlehem.

Call 334-399-9922.

HUSKY/CHOW I am fostering a beautiful 1 year old husky/chow.

She is loyal and loveable. Please contact me @ bkelly7@charter.net

BMW Z4 3.1i, 2003 ROADSTER. Black with tan top.

126K mi. Premium pkg., fabulous in every way. Power top, seats, windows, etc. New tires, 6 spd. manual.

Avg. selling price over $10,500. Super CarFax. $8400.

770-895-7161

BMW Z4 ROADSTER, 2004. Low price and high quality.

Burgandy with tan convertible top and tan leather interior. 2.5L with rare automatic trans. Superb condition. Exceptional and drives great. Excellent CarFax. Avg. selling price is over eleven thousand dollars.

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BUICK VERANO, 2013 Carbon Black, Stk#FFC02957A $15,757 800-PREOWNED

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CADILLAC DEVILLE CONVERTIBLE, 1964 42K original miles, runs & drives nicely, currently tagged & insured.

All guages & top work. $15,500. 404-889-5863

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DAIMLER CHRYSLER 200, 2013 Silver, Stk#P7810 $12,154 800-PREOWNED

FORD ESCAPE SE, 2013 Ruby Red, Stk#FBB46645A $18,416 800-PREOWNED

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CHEVROLET CRUZE, 2014 Black Granite, Stk#GUA35361A $18,769 800-PREOWNED

FORD FOCUS SE, 2012 Tuxedo Black, Stk#FUC44852A $8,695 800-PREOWNED

DAIMLER DODGE RAM 1500, 2014 Bright White, Stk#P7815 $17,976 800-PREOWNED

CHEVROLET IMPALA, 2012 Black, Stk#P4988 $11,998 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

FORD FOCUS SE, 2012 Tuxedo Black, Stk#FUC44852A $8,695 800-PREOWNED

HONDA CIVIC EX, 2012 Taffeta White, Stk#FFB45513A $14,587 800-PREOWNED

HONDA CIVIC EX, 2012 Taffeta White, Stk#FFB45513A $14,587 800-PREOWNED

Honda Accord V6 EX Coupe, 2002. Leather, PS, PB, PW, PSeats, PMirrows, Sunroof, new tires.

Call: 678-772-0483

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JAGUAR XK8, 1997 CONVERTIBLE

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DAIMLER DODGE RAM 1500, 2014 Bright White, Stk#P7815 $17,976 800-PREOWNED

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Super desirable convertible. British racing green with excellent tan leather.

Exc. tan convertible top. V8, automatic, looks and drives great.

Now appreciating in price while you drive it. Good CarFax, avg. selling price for this low miles car is over ten thousand dollars. This collectible/great driver car is only $7800.

Call 770-899-5856

KIA FORTE EX SEDAN, 2013 Silver, Stk#P5017 $12,730 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

LEXUS CT 200H, 2012 Starfire Pearl, Stk#U40565 $24,590 770-680-1000

LEXUS ES 350, 2013 Obsidian, Stk#U40476 $31,990 770-680-1000

LEXUS ES 350, 2014 Matador Red Mica, Stk#G141327L $35,990 770-680-1000

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SE, 2003 Java black, saddle leather interior, 189k hwy. miles, always garaged, non-smoker, 1 owner, loaded, recent major service, cold a/c, auto. $3,300 obo.

404.886.3587 John/Duluth, GA LEXUS GS 350, 2013 Satin Cashmere Metallic, Stk#U40531 $35,990 770-680-1000

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MERCEDES 560 SL, 1989 CONVERTIBLE. Two tops, banker owned and babied beauty. Haggerty old car value guide values this car at $18,000 to $38,000. Drive and enjoy while it appreciates in price. Very fussy owner, garage kept, many service records.

Light blue with blue interior, excellent blue soft top. Driven only 7K per year. Exceptional in every way.

Only $12,500.

Call 770-882-4605

MERCEDES E320, 2001. Two owner and fabulous. Exceptional silver with gray leather interior. Superb in every way. No accidents and great CarFax. Driven only 9K per year. Exceptional drive anywhere luxury car that is priced way under the market.

Only $4950.

Call 770-895-7161

NISSAN ALTIMA, 2013 Pearl White, Stk#P4984 $14,970 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

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VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT SEDAN, 2010 Deep Black, Stk#FW660580A $13,975 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

VOLVO V70 WAGON, 2002. $4950, 98K Two owner miles WOOOOOOOW. Looks close to new, 0 accidents and great CarFax. Babied and beautiful. Turqouise with super tan leather.

This is as nice as you can find. High quality at a low price.

Call 770-882-4605

VOLVO XC70, 2007.

7 Passenger. 3.2AWD Super CarFax. Has all the Volvo options.

Exceptionally nice.

Light green with tan leather. Hwy. miles.

Avg. price is over ten thousand dollars. This SUV is exceptional and only $7800.

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LEXUS GX 460, 2012 Knight’s Armour Pearl, Stk#U40536 $44,990 770-680-1000

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NISSAN SENTRA S SEDAN, 2014 Amethyst Gray, Stk#FN405502A $14,247 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

$65,000 EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

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JIM ELLIS BUICK GMC MALL OF GA 3600 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 770-945-8700 www.jimellisbuickgmcmog.com

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LEXUS LS 460, 2013 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#G152035A $61,990 770-680-1000

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

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PUTNAM CO., GA– 119 AC – Great hunting property with Strong creek, hardwoods, and campsite w/ 3 pavilions for campers.

Call Mark Costello with Southern Land Exchange, 706.207.5850 (cell) or 706.549.5050 (office).

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET OF DULUTH

LEXUS RX 350, 2013 Starfire Pearl, Stk#U40478 $34,990 770-680-1000

3277 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096 888-475-8808 www.hendrickatlanta.com

NISSAN VERSA S NOTE, 2014 Magnetic Gray, Stk#FR3000699A $11,333 800-PREOWNED

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

LEXUS RX 350, 2015 Nebula Gray Pearl, Stk#G150167L, $43,990 770-680-1000

NISSAN VERSA, 2015 Graphite Blue, Stk#P4981 $14,440 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

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

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

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Black, Good Condition. $2500.00 Call Jack at 678-602-9254

TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 2010 Barcelona Red, Stk#FC446524A $13,899 866-697-9241 Gwinnett Place

GWINNETT SUGAR HILL 4BR, 2.5BA, Deck, 2 Car Garage, Nice Lot. $1,290 per month.

Call Greg 770-771-2810 GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE 3BR/2BA Ranch With Bonus Rm. New Paint/Carpet, Fenced.

Near Mall of GA & I-85. $1100/Mo. No Credit Check. 770-307-7354

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NOW HIRING: LOADER DRIVER & MECHANIC BULKMATIC TRANSPORT COMPANY Since the 1970’s Bulkmatic has been one of the largest and most trusted dry bulk transport companies in the country.

A privately owned company, we realized early on that we had to provide the best possible value to our customers and that we had to make sure Bulkmatic Transport was the best place to work.

LOADER/DRIVER W/CDL CLASS A: Pay: BOE Position Summary: Loading dry product from one container such as a hopper or dry bulk trailer into another container avoid spills and contaminations.

Essential Functions: Ability to speak, write and comprehend the English language in accordance with all safety related regulations and product specifications to avoid product contaminations and in processing paperwork for invoicing, billing, etc.

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ADMINISTRATIVE/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Full time position available for Administrative Assistant in the Tucker area. Duties include answering phones, scheduling & dispatching technicians as well as other admin duties. Drug screening required.

Good benefits.

Please email resume to: humanresources. performance@gmail. com or fax to 770-466-1116.

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT BARROW-AUBURN

1-2-3 BEDROOMS In Mobile Home Community. Rent starting at $100/week.

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770-513-3151 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE Room for rent. Share home. Full privileges.

No drugs. $450/mo. + dep. 908-267-0830 COMMERCIAL RENTALS

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

WANTED FOR RENT Female WANTS TO RENT furnished garage or bsmt. apartment in Gwinnett Co. Clean, neat, & kind.

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AUTOMOTIVE Family Owned and Operated Auto Dealership in Lawrenceville.

• BODY SHOP PARTS ADVISORS and PARTS ADVISORS Reynold n Reynolds Chrysler Catalog Multi-Task- Billing Receiving, Ordering from all other makes • SERVICE ADVISORS Reynold n Reynolds Great Phone Skills High Volume Chrysler Exp. Pref.

Experienced Service Advisor • BODY TECHS ASE Certified & I/Car Trained Caroliner Trained High Volume Exp. • SERVICE TECHS Chrysler Certification/ GM Certification ASE Certification Tools and Laptop

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Train to drive for US Xpress. $800/week + Benefits!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! CDL & Job Ready in ASAP! US Xpress can cover CDL Training program!

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NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVER CDL A or B Delivery Driver Building Material Company in Cumming looking for a lumber distribution driver. Duties are, but not limited to: Deliver Building Materials to residential building sites using T/T, tandem axle flatbed, or flatbed dump. Unload or pick up materials from job site. Previous industry experience preferred but willing to train.

Visit bvlumber.com for more info. Please send resume to jack.struve@ bvlumber.com or call 706-300-2378 .

If you are interested in working for an energetic team and a fast paced environment Rockdale Healthcare Center Is now accepting applications for RN, LPN, MDS COORDINATOR, UNIT MANAGER, and C.N.A. Must be detail oriented and must have GREAT Customer Service skills.

Please email your resume to agrace@ rockdalehc.com or apply in person at 1510 Renaissance Drive NE Conyers, GA 30012

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DELIVERY DRIVER Plumbing Distributors, Inc., GA’s largest family owned plumbing and lighting wholesaler, is looking for a Delivery Driver for our Lawrenceville location. This position will be responsible for loading, delivering and unloading products to a customer’s work site or other locations. Candidate should have experience driving a 24 to 26-foot box delivery truck or a larger truck and working in a warehouse environment. Please visit relyonpdi.com to apply online or submit resume to jobs@relyonpdi.com

Snapping Shoals EMC has a position available for a Mechanic. Requires HS Diploma or Equivalent, Associates’ Degree or Certification in Auto Tech.

Minimum 5 years of exp. + training or combination of education and exp. Must be able to obtain CDL license.

Req. knowledge & exp in repair of light to medium weight cars, vans, heavy equip and class 1-8 trucks.

Must be familiar with OBD-2.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Application at www.ssemc.com Mail to: Snapping Shoals EMC, Attn: HR, PO Box 509, Covington, GA 30015 EOE MEDICAL

Call Ted Hayes at Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep 770-963-5251 for an appointment.

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DEDICATED ACCOUNT Now Hiring Regional Drivers Average $58K Annually Run within GA, SC and NC. Dacula, GA

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Email CV to humanresources@ gwinnettclinic.com or fax to 770-573-6759.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR Patient Care Coordinator: responsible for contacting patients to provide laboratory and imaging results, provide instructions based on those results, track patient follow-through with instructions, contact patients on behalf of healthcare providers, refer patients to specialists, and schedule appointments. Position available in October 2015. Experience working in a medical office is required. Fluent English and Spanish speakers are strongly preferred.

We are a Christian ministry and expect employees to share the Gospel. We are a nonprofit clinic exclusively serving the uninsured.

Send resume to greg.lang@ goodsamgwinnett.org

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MECHANIC Pay: Based on level of experience Position Summary: Performs repairs and maintenance on Class 8 diesel trucks and trailers to maximize safe and productive operations.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen; have ability to do physical type work at the medium level including lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive bending, climbing and stooping.

To Apply: Send Resumes to: Dkonen@bulkmatic. com or Khowell@ bulkmatic.com Or go to Bulkmatic. com PART-TIME

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An aerial view of the 2014 Gwinnett County Fair in Lawrenceville.

(Staff Photo: David Welker)

Annual event brings family fun to Gwinnett

By Katie Morris

katie.morris @gwinnettdailypost.com

Get ready, Gwinnett, because pretty soon the peaceful fairground field will be hustling and bustling with activity as the Gwinnett County Fair brings old-fashioned, family fun back to the community.

Starting Thursday and continuing through Sunday, Sept. 27, folks will hear riders squeal with delight as they’re whipped to and fro on thrilling rides, see a kaleidoscope of colors light up the night sky and, of course, smell the sweet aromas of frying candy bars and buttery corn slow-roasting on the grill.

The Gwinnett Fair offers visitors more than 50 rides, games, live music, livestock shows and a variety of booths. According to Fair Manager Dale Thurman, folks who come out to enjoy the attractions on Thursday can save a few bucks because this year, opening day gate Guests riding the “Wave Swinger” are silhouetted in the late afternoon light while at the 2014 Gwinnett County admission is free.

Fair held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. (Staff Photo: David Welker) Thurman hopes the new deal will help draw an opening day crowd and said they wanted to 10 FAVORITE FAIR FOODS IF YOU GO “help people save a little money” Where: Gwinnett Fair Grounds Here’s a list 10 guilty3. Deep-fried candy bars and give back to the community.

When: Sept. 17-27 pleasure fair foods locals 4. Frozen root beer This year’s entertainment lineup Hours: On weekdays, the exhibit hall is open from 5 to look forward to indulging 5. Turkey leg 10 p.m. and the carnival is open from 5 to 11 p.m. On Satwelcomes back the Bounce and urday, the exhibit hall is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and in when the Gwinnett 6. Corn dog OOO La La show as well as Circus the carnival is open from 11 a.m. to midnight. On Sunday, County Fair returns: 7. Fried apple pies Incredible featuring Rietta and the exhibit hall is open from 1 to 9 p.m. and the carnival is 8.

Caramel apples Lyric Wallenda, who are sixth- and open from 1 to 10 p.m.

1. Funnel cakes 9. Cotton candy seventh-generation members of the Cost: Admission is $5 for ages 6 to 64, $2 for seniors 2. Grilled corn on the 10. Deep-fried oreos legendary Wallenda family, known ages 65 and older, and free for children ages 5 and cob younger. Parking is free.

More Info: www.gwinnettcountyfair.com See FAIR, Page 4C

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Gwinnett has 51 National Merit Scholar semifinalists Gwinnett was well represented on this year’s list of National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists, which were released this week, as they were chosen among 16,000 students across the country.

There are 51 Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors named semifinalists from 10 high schools.

They now compete to become National Merit Scholars and earn thousands of dollars in scholarships.

A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn SAT

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Keith Farner scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Finalists are determined by looking at the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities and honors and awards received.

The students will compete for three types of National Merit Scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 2016.

The Gwinnett semifinalists include: • Brookwood: Michael M. Bowler, Adele E. Kramer, Iris Liu and Heath R. Murphy.

• Collins Hill: Karen Gu. • Duluth: Kelsey G. Dabrowski, Jeong Lee, Ganesh Prabakaran and David Zhao.

• Grayson: Noah M. Wilson.

• Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology: Daanish A.Bhayani, Mateo Correa, Soujanya S. Duggirala, Timothy

E. Gieseking, James C. Hauth, Jonathan R. Jeffrey, Yao-Hao Liu, Cameron E. Loyd, Brendon Machado, Simran V. Modi, Thienkhanh C. Nguyen, Alice D. Shen, Maxwell A. Xu and Jeffery Yang.

• Mountain View: Timothy J. Hood and Amy C. Jenkins.

• Mill Creek: Aria E. Amthor, Lauren A. Carr and Kirsten E. Schulze.

• North Gwinnett: David K. Abbott, Lesley H. Chang, Nicholas D. Chang, Emma M. Hackstadt, Elizabeth A. Hearn, Victoria S. Joshi, Isaac J. Kim, Jinwoo J. Kim, Connor D. O’Kelley and Alexa R. Richard.

• Parkview: Brent M. Bessemer, Zezhong Li, Anima Shrestha, Caroline R. Stehr, Elise J. Tan, Julie Wang and Lillian Wang.

• Peachtree Ridge: Priyanka Desai, Sophia H. Sakers, Atrayee M. Sarkar, Bryan Shin and Jeb J. Stewart.

GSMST receives STEM Education award The Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology recently was honored with a STEM Certified School Outreach award at the fourth annual STEM Education awards put on by the Technology Association of Georgia and the TAG Education Collaborative.

These awards were created to recognize and celebrate schools, ex-

tracurricular programs, public-private partnerships, science agencies and post-secondary education outreach programs for outstanding efforts and achievement in supporting and promoting science, technology, engineering and math education in Georgia.

GSMST won the award because of its four-year internship experience, community service and learning beyond the campus. That outreach also includes partnerships with businesses and local elementary schools to school tours and visits from students and adults across the world.

Keith Farner writes about education. Good News from Schools appears in the Sunday edition of the Daily Post.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday Captain America chicken sammie, beef and cheese burrito, bean and cheese burrito, pinwheels, PBJ’wich Tuesday Assorted pizza, creamy mac and cheese, yogurt basket, deli fresh subs, PBJ’wich Wednesday Pancakes and sausage, calzonette, vegetarian burger, signature salads, PBJ’wich Thursday Popcorn chicken, fajitas, vegetarian burger, deli fresh subs, PBJ’wich Friday Incredible Hulk dog, poppin’ shrimp poppers, vegetarian burger, bento box, PBJ’wich MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday Crispy chicken sammie, spaghetti marinara, flautas, wrap ’n’ roll wraps, signature salads, PBJ’wich, farm fresh produce Tuesday Doritos nachos, Italian meatball sub, Mexi bean pizza, deli fresh subs, signature salads, PBJ’wich, farm fresh produce Wednesday Flavor to the max sticks, ultimate hot dog bar, ravioli marinara, home-style sammies, signature salads, PBJ’wich, farm fresh produce Thursday Chicken nuggets, specialty flatbread, vegetarian burger, wrap ’n’ roll wraps, signature salads, PBJ’wich, farm fresh produce Friday Chicken and waffles, catch of the day, mozzarella sticks, deli fresh subs, signature salads, PBJ’wich, farm fresh produce HIGH SCHOOL Monday Walking nachos, pizza, crispy chicken sandwich, vegetarian burger, home-style sammie Tuesday Old-world lasagna, pizza, pork rice bowl, Mexi bean pizza, deli fresh subs, cyprus chicken, flatwrap, fresh seasonal salads, farm fresh produce Wednesday Fresh seasonal flatbread, pizza, ultimate hot dog bar, garden flatbread, wrap ’n’ roll wraps, mix and match Mexi, fresh seasonal salads, farm fresh produce Thursday Boneless wings, pizza, Philly chicken sub, cheesy grilled cheese, deli fresh subs, Peruvian rice bowl, fresh seasonal salads, farm fresh produce Friday Brunch 4 Lunch, pizza, seafood basket, vegetarian burger, home-style sammies, bahn mi sandwich, fresh seasonal salads, farm fresh produce

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Georgia SPCA is looking for volunteers to help with their low-cost vaccination clinics, held twice a month. The clinics are Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to check clients in, take payment, assist the vet and vet techs with procedures and to sell retail items. It’s a great way to help pets in the community especially for volunteers who enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Those interested can contact Laura Wade, Volunteer Coordinator, to schedule an orientation at Laura.

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Mama’s thriftiness catches on with Tink All my life, as long as I can recall, Mama saved things. Not because she was sentimental but because she had grown up Scotch-Irish poor so any little bit of something might be valuable down the road.

If she could only find where she put it.

When Mama died, she left behind six or seven irons, all broken and piled together in the corner of a bedroom closet. I suppose she believed that one or more could resurrect itself and work again one day.

She believed in miracles like that.

Once, she had Bell’s palsy and used masking tape to pull up her drooping cheek. The doctor laughed but she pointed her crooked little forefinger and said, “You just wait. I’ll show you a thing or two.”

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I preached and the sole member of my congregation listened and began to practice the preaching. Before I knew it, he was harboring coffee jars and creamer containers.”

Lynn, who loved her dearly, wanted something of her Aunt Bonelle’s to remember. So, we gave normal fairly quickly and her a pretty, little cut-glass though ol’ Doc Walker pitcher. Inside it I placed assured her that it was something I knew would not the masking tape always make her smile that had done the trick, each time she looked at she believed otherwise. it: on a small wood spool From that moment on, with the label of Coats when she encountered and Clark peeling from anyone dealing with Bell’s the top, Mama had wound palsy, she always said five different colors of confidently, “Masking thread, pieces that she had tape. It works wonders.” left over from other spools She never threw but didn’t want to throw anything away. Tiny scraps the scant amount away. of fabric were saved for That would have been quilts or pot holders or in downright foolish. the event that the dress Lynn laughed got a tear and needed delightedly. “That’s her mending. My cousin, down pat.”

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I would also like to mention here that she left behind at least 200 other spools of thread, many never opened. I spent a couple of days organizing them by color on racks.

There were dozens of shades and tones. It is safe to say that I will live out the rest of my life without ever having to purchase another spool of thread.

Now, anyone who knew Mama knows that she loved masking tape, duct tape and the occasional electrical tape. She could fix anything with one of those three. But her favorite keepsake was coffee jars and tins. She kept every one and packed

each with piddly stuff like bobbins, hairpins, screws, nails, lids that she kept after the jars were broken, clothesline pins and “bokoo” of other stuff. She never met a coffee jar from which she could part.

I married a man who never really paid that much attention to money or how far it could be stretched. He was raised differently than I was.

This was evident when his sweet mother died and there was not one coffee jar in her possessions or any cookie tins filled with nonsense.

From the moment he arrived to live in the South, I set about to change his ways. He would come back from the store and I’d say, “How much was it?”

And he, every time, would reply, “I don’t know. The receipt’s in the bag.”

I preached and the sole member of my congregation listened and began to practice the preaching. Before I knew it, he was harboring coffee jars and creamer containers. I would throw them into the trash and, when I wasn’t looking, he would pull them out.

“Put that back in the trash,” I’d say.

“No. This is good for storing stuff.”

I walked into the barn the other day and saw three coffee jars and four big plastic creamer containers lined up on the shelf. Some are filled with stuff while others are waiting for their treasure.

Mama would be so proud.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.”

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Why does college cost so much? Blame politics “Working your way through college” is officially a thing of the past.

These days, it’s virtually impossible to fund a four-year degree just by holding down a part-time job.

Why? Because the average price of that degree has doubled over the past 12 years and quadrupled over the past 30. As Peter Campos put it in a recent New York Times column, “If over the past three decades car prices had gone up as fast as tuition, the average new car would cost more than $80,000.”

But why, exactly, has the cost of college gone up so much — far more than inflation? Having worked in higher education for more than 30 years, I can tell you there are basically three reasons: government over-regulation, administrative bloat and faculty wingnuts.

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for higher education, although it has risen overall, has declined per student since its peak in 1990, meaning schools now “have to” charge more in tuition. That has occasioned much handofficial who insisted our tives, jumping from job to wringing among leftist Rob new women’s softball job and at the upper levels professors, who blame Jenkins field had to be the same commanding astronomi“conservative” state legissize as the men’s baseball cal salaries. lators and governors. field.

I don’t begrudge anyWhat the hand-wringThe number of federal In addition, for every one a good salary. But ers ignore is who elected regulations, governing new set of regulations, there’s honestly no reason those officials: everyday everything from gender institutions must hire to pay someone three or citizens fed up with pubequity to disabilities, has additional administrative four (or 10) times more lic institutions spending exploded over the past staff to the point where, than a professor to do a tax money on nonsense three decades and no one on many campuses, paper job that, quite frankly, like gender studies prois immune. That includes pushers now outnumber many professors could do grams and “free speech colleges and universities, teachers. perfectly well. The added zones.” which spend billions of Once upon a time, most expense ultimately gets They’re tired of funding dollars each year seeking college administrators passed on to students. inanities like the speech to comply. were professors performFinally, state support nazis at one university Some regulations are ing necessary functions, actually beneficial but often temporarily. But the many are just red tape, emphasis on managerial and some are, frankly, roles over instructional silly. Years ago, as a small roles has created a new college athletic director, breed of professional adI spent days arguing by ministrators who operate phone and fax with an just like corporate execuHaving worked in higher education for more than 30 years, I can tell you there are basically three reasons: government over-regulation, administrative bloat and faculty wingnuts.”

Philadelphia Winn DAR to hold Constitution Week observances

By Curt yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Thursday will mark the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution and officials with the Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution do not plan to let the occasion pass without a commemoration.

The Lawrenceville-

based chapter announced last week that it plans to celebrate Constitution Week with several activities throughout the community, including visiting with municipal leaders, making presentations to school groups. The group is also asking churches to ring their bells on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary, chapter spokeswoman Lee Schermerhorn said.

The Constitution was

signed in 1787 after a convention was held to revise the structure of government in response to problems that had arisen under the Articles of Confederation. The articles were the original document that outlined the structure in government in the United States.

The Constitution was ratified and went into effect less than a year after it was signed. It has been amended 27 times since its adoption.

who “recommend” that staff members “refrain” from using “gendered pronouns.” Or the classroom Bolsheviks on another campus who insisted white students “defer” to “students of color.”

For decades, too many faculty members have privileged indoctrination over education. Now taxpayers have balked at paying for it, and colleges have nobody to blame but themselves.

Rob Jenkins is a local freelance writer and the author of “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less and on Amazon. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo.com.

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energy stunts.

“They’re going to really for their breathtaking have a thrill,” Thurman high-wire stunts. said. “It hurts my back Thurman said the grav- just to look at it.” ity-defying aerial stunt Also back by popular show is back by popudemand are live musical lar demand and advises concerts, with this year’s those who missed Circus lineup including artists Incredible last year to be such as T. Graham Brown, sure and catch the show Billy Joe Royal and David while it’s here because the Frizzell bringing their entertainment lineup is hit country tunes to the always rotating. fairground stage.

He also encourages “Parents or grandparfolks to keep a look out ents can sit and relax for the new King BMX while the kids go ride Stunt Show, which is the rides,” Thurman said, similar to last year’s bike “and it gives them a show show just kicked up a to see.” notch with lots of highLivestock shows will

run throughout the Fair, bringing together farmers of all ages to showcase their prized animals. The exhibit hall will again showcase youth and adult exhibits featuring canning products, artwork, needle work, holiday house work, ceramics, photography and clothing.

Local growers can show off their harvested fruits, and vegetables, of their labor in the Gwinnett County Extension’s annual Field Crops Exhibit, with the chance to win cash prizes. Youth harvesters, ages 15 and younger, can also exhibit their work

in the Decorated Fruit or Vegetable, Garden Friend and Pictures Made with Seeds categories. For more information about fair exhibits, visit gwinnettcountyfair.com and in the upper right hand side of main menu, click on home, and on the next page you will find information on exhibits.

The Miss Gwinnett County Pageant will return with 10 categories for contestants ranging in age from infant to 17 years.

For more information about this year’s pageant, Corn cobs roast on a grill at one of the many vendors visit missgwinnettcounty. during last year’s Gwinnett County Fair held at the Gwincom. nett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. (Staff Photo: David Welker)

GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, Sept. 17 • 6 p.m. — Santa Gertrudis Show • 6:30 p.m. — Gwinnett Baby Miss Pageant (0 to 18 Months) • 7:30 p.m. — Gwinnett Young Junior Miss Pageant (9 and 10 Years) • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $20 per person, or bring a non-perishable food item and pay $18. Free opening day admission.

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Friday, Sept. 18 • 3 p.m. — Combined Showmanship, Market Lamb Show following Showmanship, Breeding Ewe Show following Market Lamb Show • 7 p.m. — Gwinnett Toddler Miss Pageant (19 to 35 Months) • 8 p.m. — Gwinnett Young Miss Pageant (11 and 12 Years) • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $20 per person plus the price of admission.

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• 2 p.m. —Gwinnett Tiny Miss Pageant ( 5 and 6 Years) • 3 p.m. — Gwinnett Little Miss Pageant (7 and 8 Years) • 4 p.m. — Gwinnett Junior Miss Pageant (13 and 14 Years) • 5 p.m. — Gwinnett Queens Finals Peoples Choice • 5:15 p.m. — Gwinnett Teen Miss Pageant (15 - 17 Years) • Bounce and OOO Lala • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $25 per person plus the price of admission.

Monday, Sept. 21 5 p.m. — Hereford Show followed by Combined Breed Showmanship and then Angus Show • 7:30 p.m. — In Concert “T. Graham Brown” • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $20 per person plus the price of admission, or bring a non-perishable food item and pay $18.

Saturday, Sept. 19 • 11 a.m. Wool Judging • 11:30 a.m. — Meat Goat Show • 8 p.m. — Miss Gwinnett Pageant • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $25 per person plus the price of admission.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 • 7:30 p.m. — In Concert “Acapella Group Kazual” • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $20 per person plus the price of admission, or bring a nonperishable food item and pay $18.

Sunday, Sept. 20 • 11:30 a.m. — Fleckvieh Show, followed by Combined Breed Showmanship, Simmental Show and Simmental Percentage Show • 1 p.m. — Gwinnett Wee Miss Pageant (3 and 4 Years)

Wednesday, Sept. 23 • 4 p.m. — Open Sheep Show • 7:30 p.m. — David Frizzell in concert • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible Ride all of the rides today for $20 per person plus the

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Friday, Sept. 25 • 5 p.m. — Commercial Heifer Show, Combined Breed Showmanship Show, Steer Show • 7:30 p.m. — The Skillett Lickers in concert • Bounce and OOO La La • Circus Incredible • King BMX Stunt Show Ride all of the rides today for $20 per person plus the price of admission.

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AUBURN Library hosting knitting club meeting Monday Local knitting enthusiasts will have a chance to knit one and purl two on Monday at the Auburn Public Library.

The Stitch n Knit Club will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 24 Fifth Ave., in Auburn. Knitters are invited to sit in with the club and explore the craft while socializing.

Participants must bring their own yarn and needles.

BARROW COUNTY Fort Yargo hosting cleanup event On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, residents are invited to come to Fort Yargo State Park in Winder to help park staff with a project workday as part of “Your State Parks Day”.

Volunteers are needed to help keep the park a beautiful place for the whole family to enjoy. Work will include a native flower bed planting and bike trail maintenance.

If available, volunteers are asked to bring hand tools such as shovels and gloves.

Parking is free for volunteers.

BERKELEY LAKE Native profiled in October issue of Woman’s Day Berkeley Lake native Stephanie Griffin, a wife and mother of two, is showcased in the October issue of Woman’s Day as a profile along with a survey

by Woman’s Day and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, which shows that families are not getting enough physical activity. Griffin’s story shows a woman and family that became healthier and happier together through lifestyle changes.

She lost 25 pounds and no longer takes depression or back pain medication.

Her husband’s cholesterol numbers are in a healthy range, and her boys are calmer — and everyone gets sick less often.

According to the survey, the top three pursuits that mothers and children engage in together are eating a meal (90 percent), watching television (79 percent), and doing homework (65 percent). Almost half (44 percent) of moms reported their children don’t get the recommended amount of activity per week (seven hours) — and barriers they pointed to included homework, child’s attitude and the “draw of the screen.”

BRASELTON Rotary Club gives $2,500 check to Boys & Girls Club The Rotary Club of Braselton recently presented a $2,500 check to Michael Williams, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County.

The funds were part of those generated by the Aug. 1 Run the Vineyard 5K. Southeast Toyota Distributors, a major Boys & Girls Club sponsor, will match the Rotary Club’s donation. This doubles the amount going to the club, which is building a new facility in Commerce.

BUFORD Road Atlanta to display car at Mall of Georgia Road Atlanta will be at the Mall of Georgia from through Sept. 29 in the center court near Godiva with a race car display to promote the 18th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda.

Information about the race will be posted near the car and shoppers are invited to take a look and get excited about the upcoming event.

Petit Le Mans is Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at Road Atlanta. Tickets are available for purchase online.

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Gwinnett Farm Bureau welcomes new members

By Polly ouellette Staff Intern

Chances are good that the local growers selling fresh fruits and veggies at Gwinnett’s farmers markets are members of the Georgia Farm Bureau.

The likelihood just became even higher because the Georgia Farm Bureau is welcoming thousands of new members from all over the state of Georgia.

The organization recently expanded its overall membership to 309,378 member families in the 2015 fiscal year, nearly 8,000 more families than in 2014. The Gwinnett County Farm Bureau accepted 73 new members and was one of 150 county branches across the state that increased their numbers.

The new members will allow Georgia to reach the requirement to classify Georgia as a “quota” state, which means that the state is recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation and now eligible for many national awards.

“I’d like to thank all of our county Farm Bureau staff and volunteers who have worked hard this summer to recruit new members and retain existing members,” GFB President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “We

Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, right, presents Gwinnett County Farm Bureau Office manager Julie Woods with a plaque in recognition of the county Farm Bureau increasing its membership during fiscal year 2015. (Special Photo)

couldn’t have done this without everyone pitching in.”

The GFB is a grassroots organization that initiates policies locally and works upwards to obtain higher levels of governmental support for their agricultural needs.

“A lot of organizations are ‘top-down’ organizations in that their leadership drives everything they do,” Duvall said.

“We pride ourselves on being a ‘bottom-up’ organization. We take our direction from what our members want.”

New members are still being welcomed into the GFB. A $25 annual membership fee provides members with benefits such as discounts on travel and family entertainment, special deals on health and wellness programs, banking services,

DACULA Library hosting canvas art for teens Teenagers in Dacula will have a chance to get a little creative — and maybe a little messy — at the Dacula library branch this week.

The library will host a Canvas Art for Teens activity from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Children in the sixth through twelfth grades are invited to participate in the event. The teens will be given a blank canvas, paint, recycled comics and free range to create whatever pops into their minds.

The library is located at 265 Dacula Road in Dacula.

the Get Into Grayson email newsletter to residents. The newsletter gives residents an opportunity to keep up to date with upcoming events and details about what has been going on in the city over the past month.

“We’ll be sending out monthly missives and timely snippets for those wishing to receive the information directly to their email box,” officials wrote on the Get Into Grayson Facebook page on Wednesday.

Residents can sign up for the newsletter by logging onto www.cityofgrayson.org and looking for the signup field under the city’s welcome notice.

A committee of residents and stakeholder groups looked at statistical data, community input and the city’s comprehensive plan.

The full plan can be found online at www.lawrencevillega.org.

“This plan is a result of the City Council’s vision for the city of Lawrenceville and serves as the voice of our community,” Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson said in a statement. “We recognized a compelling need to foster an environment that will attract jobs and raise the quality of life Lawrenceville already enjoys today.”

DULUTH Donut Dash, worship on the Town Green As part of the Duluth Fall Festival, staff, musicians and members of the Duluth First United Methodist will lead a “Worship on the Town Green” on Sept. 27.

The community worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

That event will follow another Fall Festival event earlier that Sunday, the Festival 5K Road Race now called the Duluth Donut Dash. Every runner receives a donut and coffee compliments of Dunkin’ Donuts on Buford Highway.

Warmup begins at 7:40 a.m., and the race will start at 8 a.m. The Donut Dash 5K is USA Track and Field certified as a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. The recipient of all proceeds is the Methodist Children’s Home, which works with children in foster care across North Georgia.

Visit duluthdounutdash5K. org for more information.

LAWRENCEVILLE City unveils economic development strategic plan Lawrenceville officials unveiled the city’s new economic development strategic plan this past week.

It marks the first time the city has put together such a plan for development in its boundaries and outlines seven goals for future growth.

“Preparing this plan was truly a collaborative effort,” Lawrenceville Community and Economic Development Director Lisa Sherman said in a statement. “Next steps include forming an advisory board, organizing the tasks recommended within the plan and creating the accountability necessary to ensure the execution and progress of the plan happen.”

The city’s economic development goals include filling downtown Lawrenceville with viable business, ensuring the the city follows a growth plan during future growth, creating a live, work and play environment in the downtown area, developing underutilized properties to meet their highest and best use, creating diverse housing options, developing a diverse group of professional businesses and developing a talented local workforce.

GRAYSON City encouraging residents to sign up for digital newsletter Grayson officials want residents to know they can get news about their city delivered to their inbox every month.

The city is promoting

LILBURN Classic cars coming to park On Sept. 26, the second annual Classic Cars in the Park takes place at the Lilburn City Park.

The event features more than 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles of many makes and models, according to a news release. There will also be live music from The Surge!, concessions and a variety of vendors.

Admission is free for spectators.

Car and bike setup is from 8 to 10 a.m. The event starts at 10 a.m. Awards are announced at 2 p.m.

Vehicle registration is $10 for pre-registration or $15 on the day of the event. All years, makes and models are welcome.

To register, visit www. southeastwheelsevents. com.

For more information, contact Mike Thies at 770883-0160.

LOGANVILLE Grayson High to have meeting for Miss Grayson pageant An informational meeting for parents and contestants of the 2016 Miss Grayson Scholarship Pageant is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 in the Grayson High School theater. The theme is “A Celebration of Young Ladies Shining

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discounts on equipment and more.

The GFB also offers extensive insurance programs which are encouraged but not required for members. Anyone can join the GFB by contacting their county’s Farm Bureau office.

For more information about the Georgia Farm Bureau and becoming a member, visit gfb.org or call 1-800-633-5432.

at Their Brightest” and is the top fundraiser for the Grayson High PTSA. The pageant is Jan. 23 where three will be crowned in each age division and at least 14 awards given out in 14 age divisions.

A full information packet is available at graysonptsa. org.

NORCROSS International festival planned The fifth annual Gateway International Food and Music Festival is set for Sept.

19 in Norcross.

Created and implemented by the Gwinnett Community Alliance, the event “provides an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the region’s best multicultural talent and highlight the rich cultural contributions of Gwinnett’s diverse communities,” according to its website.

The all-day festival, which is held at Lillian Webb Park in Historic Norcross, features a broad range of performers to showcase the area’s cultural heritage though music, song and dance.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the park, located at 5 College St.

the property in late 2014, the firm has invested more than $1 million in renovations and improvements, including the addition of a state-of-the-art conference center, according to a news release from the city.

“We saw value in the property’s location and the potential for it to excel in the area with an updated and modernized interior,” said James Cate, managing principal of Glenfield Capital.

Mayor Mike Mason said: “Glenfield has been a great contributor to the city of Peachtree Corners. I am always looking for ways to attract more businesses to our city, and companies like Glenfield that are willing to make investments in improving and modernizing dated properties go a long way to supporting that effort.”

SNELLVILLE LCI ribbon-cutting planned A ceremony celebrating the completion of the Livable Centers Initiative in Snellville will take place Sept. 19.

The event, set for 10 a.m., will include brief remarks from officials and a ribbon-cutting. Residents are encouraged to attend the ceremony, which will take place in the parking lot at Wisteria Drive and Clower Street.

Work began on the $3 million project in the summer of 2014 and is designed to be the focal point of the town center, a walkingfriendly business district which represents the future economic hub of the city.

The project area covers three major streets in the Central Business District — Oak Road, Clower Street and Wisteria Drive. Improvements include: more than 5,000 feet of new, wider sidewalks, a 5-foot planting strip for new street trees and foliage, brick paver crosswalks to slow traffic and encourage walking, new lighting fixtures carrying on the same theme as those around the town green and more.

“To most people passing by, these improvements look like just new concrete bricks and benches, but in reality they are looking at the future of Snellville,” City Manager Butch Sanders said.

For more information on the LCI, visit www.snellville. org/lci.

SUGAR HILL City works with trust to preserve river site The city of Sugar Hill, National Park Service and the Trust for Public Land are teaming up to preserve 71 acres of land along the Chattahoochee River.

City officials plan to keep 41 of those acres just the way they are, with the exception of a few new walking trails. The other 30 acres will be turned into commercial developments near Ga. Highway 20.

The trails are planned to connect to other city parks and other trails up and down the river.

The trust owns an additional 59 acres of land right along the river that it will sell to the National Park Service.

PEACHTREE CORNERS SUWANEE City celebrates Small-business seminar company’s $1 million coming Oct. 21 Suwanee’s City Hall will investment host a Small Business EsPeachtree Corners ofsentials seminar from 2 to ficials recently joined Glen4 p.m. on Oct. 21. The free field Capital officials to celebrate the grand reopening seminar will be put on by the Gwinnett Chamber of of The Corners, a wooded Commerce, and it will cover office park owned by the business and marketing company and comprised plans, finances and lending of four buildings with more assistance, taxes, minority than 290,000 square feet. certification and disadvanThe offices are home to the headquarters of several taged business assistance.

The event will also offer companies including Global Power Technologies, Gener- tips on doing business with ated Systems, Capstone Lo- the city of Suwanee and the University of Georgia’s gistics and ProSys, as well Small Business Developas regional or operation ment Center. offices for Sprint, Dematic, Advanced registration Toshiba, Market Force and is required. Register at the PSA Healthcare. events page at gwinnettSince Atlanta-based chamber.org.

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Take the phrase ‘Yes, but’ off the table In some environments, it’s harder to create positive cultures than others.

Phil Moore, managing partner of Porter Keadle Moore, an Atlanta-based accounting firm, says, “As accountants, our job is to find the bad stuff that other people can’t see, so it’s easy for our default to be negative” Moore says, “You get a bunch of accountants, or engineers, or lawyers together, and it’s not going to be as positive as a roomful of PR or marketing people.” He describes the DNA of accountants, saying, “We put ourselves in a position where our default wiring is finding problems, or at least we’ve tended to believe that’s our job. Our culture, the nature of our business, is about finding

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Yes and rule. Moore says, “In the past, someone would share a success, the response was “Yes, but, then a laundry list of the things that could go wrong. Moore and — Phil Moore, Managing Partner of Porter Keadle Moore Sessions reframed their weekly partners meeting, no more Yes but, only a positive way. Most acand reduce risk.

Yes and. For the first 15 Lisa McLeod countant firms talk about They needed to rally minutes of the weekly their history and their their team around their meeting the team shared the problems with perfor- skills, but those merely ability to improve their successes. Not a negative mance. We have trained table stakes. Moore and clients’ business. Moore word could be spoken. ourselves to look for the Sessions were looking and Sessions recognized When they landed a new bad stuff. for a way to differentiate that their firm wasn’t audit client, the partner Moore, along with their firm. It had to start good at celebrating sucdescribed the deal,the senior partner and COO with the 13 partners. cess. Whenever someone others chimed in: Debbie Session, recogMoore and Sessions brought in a new client, Yes, and it’s exactly nized that their firm was took it upon themselves the partners immediately the kind of client we not unique. Most accoun- to change, as they say, dissected the deal looking want. tants’ firms have a prob- “the cultural wiring of for all the potential probYes and we can put lem-oriented culture. Yet the firm.” Porter Keadle lems. Without a positive our new people on the Moore and Sessions knew Moore’s Noble Sales framing on the deals they project. firm growth was depenPurpose that drives their closed, the partners didn’t Moore says, “It dent upon the partners’ business is: We help clihave a positive story to changed the air in the abilities to sell the firm in ents seize opportunities share with the rest of the room. We took the comfirm or prospective clima off the table, no more ents. Lack of celebration yes, but, only Yes and.” has a chilling effect on The celebration sets the ability to develop new the context and tone for business. each meeting. It tells the Moore and Sessions teams we’re a successful decided to institute the firm that’s winning In the past, someone would share a success, the response was “Yes, but, then a laundry list of the things that could go wrong. Moore and Sessions reframed their weekly partners meeting, no more Yes but, only Yes and. ”

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deals. Moore says, “We get to the problems later, that’s part of our job. “When they move into operational issues, having experienced the celebration, the partners address the challenges with more confidence.

There is no less rigor to their dissection of issues. The difference is the mental confidence and optimism the partners bring to the process. Sessions says, “If anything, they dive deeper because it doesn’t seem as exhausting.”

Moore and Session are intentional about ending meetings on a high note as well. They look at their opportunities and summarize their biggest wins of the week.

Sessions says, “We start on top and we finish on top.”

Lisa McLeod is the creator of the popular business concept Noble Purpose and author of the bestseller “Selling with Noble Purpose.”

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GWINNETT GAB Pike Nurseries to hold gardening classes in Sept.

concerning the homeless in the area, the purpose of the organization and volunteer opportunities available.

All Pike Nurseries locations will host The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on free classes that focus on autumn plant- Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 131 Eaton St. in ing and preparations throughout the Lawrenceville. month of September.

For more information, visit villageofGarden experts at the nurseries will hopelawrenceville.com or call 770-703help visitors of all skill levels prepare 0737. for football season by creating themed container gardens at 9 a.m. on SaturBelk hosts Fit For the Cure day, Sept. 19. breast cancer event Pike Nurseries will also host their annual Gardenfest event from 4 p.m.

At this year’s Susan G. Komen Fit For to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at all the Cure event, Wacoal invites women to locations. Guests can learn tips for fall support the fight against breast cancer. gardening and home decor while enjoyWomen can visit the event and receive ing complimentary wine and appetizers. a professional bra fitting free of charge, For more information and to find a which is recommended to be done once location near you, visit pikenursery. a year. Wacoal will donate $2 for breast com/pages/pike-classes-events. cancer research and community health programs for each fitting and donate another $2 for each bra or shapewear Village of Hope presents purchased. volunteer opportunities The event will run from 10 a.m. to 8 Those interested in reaching out to p.m. on Friday. It will be held at Belk in help the homeless can learn more about The Forum at Peachtree, located at 5165 opportunities provided by a local chari- Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners. table organization. Village of Hope is For more information about the event, a nonprofit Christian organization that visit ww5.komen.org/wacoal.aspx. aims to provide material, emotional and Gwinnett Gab appears on Thursdays educational support for Lawrenceville and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett residents without a home.

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Restaurant Address ....................................................................................................................................... Score North Dumpling 2180 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth ................................................................................................... 100 Hibachi Express 4099 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn ..............................................................................................94 Archer High School 2255 New Hope Road, Lawrenceville ........................................................................................... 100 Asian Max 2624 Cindy Lane, Snellville ........................................................................................................... 100 R.D. Head Elementary School 1801 Hewatt Road, Lilburn ............................................................................................................. 100 Z Pizza 1039 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee .....................................................................................42 Johnny’s New York Style Pizza and Subs 1145 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee .....................................................................................85 IHOP 4122 Ga. Highway 20, Buford ..........................................................................................................82 Donnie’s Country Cooking 5112 Stone Mountain Highway, Stone Mountain ............................................................................94 Centerville Elementary School 3115 Centerville Highway, Snellville .............................................................................................. 100 Bookafe 5514 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn ..............................................................................................96 Great China Chinese Restaurant 5885 Cumming Highway, Buford .....................................................................................................93 Sugar Hill Elementary School 939 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill ................................................................................................. 100 Taco Bell 2121 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth .....................................................................................................99 Hush Lounge 2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross .................................................................................................99 Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana 6200 Buford Highway, Norcross ......................................................................................................92 Wing House 5860 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross ................................................................................................98 Qi Clay Sauna 7130 Buford Highway, Doraville .......................................................................................................96 Trickum Middle School 130 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn .......................................................................................................... 100

PET OF THE WEEK Each week the Gwinnett Daily Post will feature an animal available for adoption at the Georgia SPCA, which is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee, GA 30024. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 until 4 p.m. You can see the rest of the adoptable cats and dogs at www.georgiaspca.org.

What a beauty Jenny is. Her unusual markings together with the fact that she is the sweetest cat ever, make her irresistible. Jenny is friendly and calm and just loves to be held. You have to come hear her purr. Jenny is waiting for you at the shelter, located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, in Suwanee.

Jenny does not have an adoption fee. She has been spayed and given age appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, given flea/tick prevention, disease testing for FeLV & FIV, a 24Petwatch microchip, and her adopter will receive 30 days of 24PetWatch Pet Emergency Insurance.

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