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TROPICAL STORM IRMA AFTERMATH

Some schools faced leaking, but no major damage so far

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Gwinnett County Public Schools will be closed today as district officials work to get some campuses back in operation.

Two major issues caused by Tropical Storm Irma in the county are the reason why classes will be canceled for a third day: blocked roads and widespread power outages.

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, eight schools were without power, down from 17 earlier in the day. But school officials said transportation also played a major role in the decision to cancel classes.

“While we are certainly concered about the power issues, the transportation piece is the bigger concern,” district spokeswoman Sloan Roach said. “Primary roads (in Gwinnett) are clear but there are still some issues From left, Vlevins Dejohnette, 14, Dominic Lindsey, 12, and Phil Lindsey roll a log out of a neighbor’s yard in Lawrenceville on with secondary roads and our buses would be using them. The other piece is we know we Tuesday to help clean up after Tropical Storm Irma. (Staff Photo: Cailin O’Brien) have some people who can’t get out of their

THE IRMA EFFECT Thousands go

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Gwinnett begins cleanup effort following storm

without power day after storm

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

BY CAILIN O’BRIEN

Darlene Burnside’s family spent 24 hours without power from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon, but she said not even Tropical Storm Irma could stop them from catching some NFL action or watching their favorite shows.

Burnside said the Suwanee area family used a HALO charging device and a General Electric Lantern that has a USB

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On Tuesday afternoon, two men worked to remove three large loblolly pine trees from the roof of Nancy Ross’ Lawrenceville house — while she worked to figure out what she was going to do next.

“I’ve lived in that house for 30 years,” Ross said. “That’s the first time this has happened.”

Ross wasn’t alone. The extent of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irma was a first for many Gwinnettians, who spent Tuesday removing the debris the storm left behind.

Ross wasn’t home when Tropical Storm Irma’s MORE ONLINE 62 mph Visit gwinnettdailypost.com wind gusts for more storm photos. knocked the trees onto her home on Poplar Creek Road. She’d heard the weather reports in the days leading up to the storm.

She watched as Irma, then a Catagory 5 hurricane, tore through Florida and See CLEANUP, Page 8A

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Lawrenceville officials posted this photo on the city’s Facebook page Tuesday of one of the city’s power crews working to repair a line that was knocked down by A tree fell on Missy Purcell’s home on Bent River Drive near Lake Lucerne on Monday. Tropical Storm Irma. (Photo: City of Lawrenceville/Facebook) (Special Photo)

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“We were glad to be able to provide a place for our residents to stay during and after the storm,” Perry said.

Johnsa said the government’s decision to open the building “was an easy one.”

“We are in the business of serving and protecting our residents and visitors,” Johnsa said. “When people are most vulnerable, the city feels a responsibility to provide comfort and safety for those who are in need.”

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in the 700 block of Athens Highway.

A man was trapped inside “The caller stated that a his Loganville mobile home tree fell on the home and after a fallen tree pinned his that his brother was trapped legs at about 2:30 p.m. inside,” Gwinnett County Firefighters responded firefighter Capt. Tommy to the mobile home in InRutledge said. man Mobile Home Park Crews found the man in-

side the home with his legs pinned under the tree. They used airbags to free the man and took him to Eastside Medical Center in Snellville.

“His injuries were nonlife-threatening,” Rutledge said. “The tree caused heavy damage to the structure.”

Most services back on schedule

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Some services in Gwinnett County will remain offline today because of Irma-related damage, but officials said others will begin going back to their normal schedules.

Trials and hearings scheduled for today have been cancelled, and the county’s animal shelter will be closed. Officials also said natural surface fields and trails will be closed to the public.

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ronmental and Heritage Center will have a delayed opening. Visitors should call 770-904-3500 before heading to the center.

The George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center will also open on a delayed schedule. Power is also out at the Hudlow Tennis Center, but playing will be allowed during daylight hours.

Other services including, solid waste collections, Gwinnett County Transit, home-delivered meals and senior centers are expected to operate as normal, though. Advanced

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Advanced Disposal’s other Atlanta North residential and commercial customers whose trash was scheduled to be picked up Monday or Tuesday will have their trash picked up on a one day delay.

Duluth announced the city’s dumpsters will be open from noon to 7 p.m. daily until Friday.

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Georgia’s U.S. senators are advising the state’s residents to heed recommendations from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency about safely returning home or to businesses after Tropical Storm Irma.

The storm, which drove its way up Florida’s gulf coast and made its way into south Georgia at hurricane strength eventually dropped to a tropical storm over the state Monday but still left plenty of damage in its wake. Several roads in Gwinnett remained impassable Tuesday, and local schools will be closed for a third consecutive day today because of the storm.

“Hurricane Irma was a serious and devastating storm that affected our entire state along with millions of people in neighboring states and multiple countries,” Sen. Johnny Isakson said in a statement.

“Thanks to the preparation efforts by Governor (Nathan) Deal in close coordination with state, local and federal officials in advance of Hurricane Irma, Georgia was ready Johnny Isakson to respond on all levels.”

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., also praised state officials and safety officials for their response to the storm.

“Since Hurricane Irma hit Georgia, Gov. Deal, our first responders, the Georgia National Guard,

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Curt Yeomans the Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency have been working around the clock to David Perdue help keep Georgians safe,” Perdue said in a statement.

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A third victim in Worth County originally thought to have been killed by Irma was later determined to have died of a heart attack. According to Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby, the man was on top of his home doing some repair work when the medical emergency happened.

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They also said residents can report damage to Georgia emergency management officials at arcg. is/2jkhWsj. Reeves picks up local support in state senate race Matt Reeves recently announced three officials in Gwinnett and Fulton counties are backing his bid for the state Senate District 48 seats.

Reeves’ campaign said Johns Creek City CounMatt Reeves cilman Jay Lin, Gwinnett Solicitor General Rosanna Szabo and Duluth City Councilman Greg Whitlock joined the list of the attorney’s supporters in next year’s senate race.

The campaign also announced more than 50 people attended a fundraiser for Reeves at Buford-based Columbia Engineering in late August, with former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss among the donors. State Rep. Brooks Coleman, RDuluth, and Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris headlined the event, according to the campaign.

Reeves and Zahra S. Karinshak are the only candidates who have so far announced plans to run for the seat, which is open because of Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer’s plans to run for lieutenant governor.

Hice wants to curtail spending by ex-presidents U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has file legislation to modernize legislation governing spending allowances for former presidents of the Jody Hice United States.

The Presidential Allowance Modernization Act would streamline the benefits former presidents get once they leave office by amending the Former Presidents Act of 1958, according to Hice’s office.

It reduces the post-presidency expenditure allowances if a former president makes more than $400,000 in earned income.

The annual pension for former presidents would be set at $200,000 while the annual amount set aside for office space, furniture, staff salaries and supplies at $500,000. The monetary allowance for a president would gradually be reduced to $250,000 10 years after the bill is enacted.

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Knee fix still possible with allergy to nickel DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is in dire need of knee replacements (arthritis, and bone on bone) but she is allergic to nickel, which is found to some degree in all metals — including titanium — used in replacements. Is there any solution to this problem?

— R.B. ANSWER: Nickel allergy varies in severity, and a lot of people have it. Not everyone diagnosed with a nickel allergy really has a nickel allergy.

This is true with many allergies: Many people report being allergic to penicillin, but some of those people had adverse reactions, not allergic ones.

However, because penicillin allergies can be very serious, even life-threatening in rare occasions, we take them seriously.

Skin testing can be done (by an allergy specialist) prior to joint replacement to see whether the nickel allergy is significant. This is important, because putting a replacement in someone with a serious allergy can result in pain, swelling and failure of the joint. I had a patient with this issue, who needed to have a repeat surgery to take out the replacement and have a new one put in.

If she truly is allergic, there are nickel-free replacement joints available.

Most joints are an alloy of several metals, but some of the titanium alloys contain no nickel at all. Her orthopedic surgeon has access to information about nickel content in the various implants available.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My cholesterol had been in the 200-215 range for many years. (I am 84 years old now). I went home from the hospital with a prescription for Lipitor, along with other medications. A couple of months later, a blood test showed liver dysfunction, which was never a problem for me in 80-plus years. In reading info about statins, I discovered that this could be related to the Lipitor.

Per other articles, I started including a handful of walnuts (about a quartercup) in my morning serving of oatmeal, and stopped the Lipitor without consulting my doctor. Six months later, my cholesterol was 190.

Now a year and a half later, my count is 170. It has not been this low for as long as I have medical records. I know you are in agreement with using as few medications as can be replaced by natural ingredients. I believe walnuts should have even more publicity than they now receive.

— W.K. ANSWER: Walnuts contain monounsaturated fats and plant sterols, which can help lower cholesterol.

Perhaps more importantly, there is moderately strong information that they also reduce the risk of heart disease. I do agree that diet is the best first-line therapy for cholesterol, and that with a better diet (and often some increased exercise), many people who would otherwise be recommended for medication will no longer need it.

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Nottely

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Blue Ridge (1690.0) ......1679.54

Oconee

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Burton

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Seminole

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Carters

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Sinclair

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Chatuge

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Thurmond

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Harding

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Tugalo

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In 1971, state police and National Guard soldiers stormed Attica Correctional Facility in New York, bringing a four-day riot to an end.

In 1993, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat signed the Oslo Accords.

In 2001, civilian air traffic resumed in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

In 2007, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Milton Hershey (1857-1945), Hershey Co. founder; John Pershing (1860-1948), U.S. Army general; Sherwood Anderson (18761941), author; Claudette Colbert (19031996), actress; Roald Dahl (19161990), author; Mel Torme (1925-1999),

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Mom’s partner grooms daughter for relationship DEAR AMy: My girlfriend “Wendy” and I have been living together for seven years. She has a daughter, “Ariel,” 18, who recently graduated from high school. Ariel and I always got along great, but I liked her more than I liked her mother, and I feel terrible about it.

A few years into our relationship, Wendy started neglecting her health and hygiene, put on weight, wouldn’t exercise, and after a while I was no longer attracted to her.

All the while, Ariel started to look great, and I couldn’t stop thinking about her.

I saved all my passions for Wendy, but honestly I was thinking about Ariel the whole time.

Ariel and her mother never got along at all. Her mother was jealous of our relationship.

When Ariel was 15, I suggested sending her to boarding school. She loved the school, and I hate to say it, but another reason I wanted her to go there was because I wanted to have a relationship with her, and I hated myself for it.

I visited Ariel a few times at school. Wendy was very jealous and suspicious of Ariel for dressing provocatively.

I was visiting Ariel at her school right after she turned 18, and she came on to me. Now that she is 18, she’s been telling me that she wants to have sex

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson with me before she goes off to college.

I confess, I am almost ready to take her up on it.

I’d be breaking no laws.

If I left Wendy, I wouldn’t suffer.

Would it ruin Ariel’s life or cause her trouble later on if we have this relationship now? We won’t be living together or dating, and she’s looking forward to heading out of state to go to college soon, and I expect she’ll be dating a lot when she gets there.

— Not Really Stepdad DEAR NOT REAlly: Yes, I suspect that it would ruin “Ariel’s” life and cause her trouble later on if you have this relationship now.

But, of course, you have already messed up her life. You have groomed her since childhood by “liking” her more than her mother.

You have also destroyed her relationship with her mother by rejecting the mother in favor of the girl.

Even if you would not be breaking any laws,

your behavior so far has been despicable. Furthermore, like many sexual predators, you blame the victim and accuse her of coming on to you.

You say that you hate yourself for feeling this way. I hope you will let your conscience guide you now.

DEAR AMy: I have a friend whom I’ve known for almost 25 years. We met at a singles’ weekend in the Catskills.

I got married four years ago, and she recently asked me: “How did you GET your husband to marry you?”

She also stated that the only reason I said yes to marriage was to get him away from his previous girlfriend.

The last meet-up we had with her was a brief encounter on the boardwalk. She approached us and kissed him full on his mouth. Now, my question is — what would you have said to her after she did this?

I texted her the next day and said, “Not to worry you, but my husband is recovering from a herpes outbreak.”

Perhaps that was a little too subtle. I believe that she is sending me some unfriending signals. What do you think?

— Loss for Words DEAR lOSS fOR WORDS: I think you two are pretty evenly matched.

DEAR AMy: “Feeling

Used” wrote to you about a friend who invited her and her husband to a play.

Feeling Used was asked to pay full price for their $100 tickets. Later they learned that their friends had received their tickets for free, as part of a promotion.

I think you misunderstood this letter. Feeling Used meant that two of the tickets were free, but the other two were full price. So, the question was whether all four should split the cost of the two tickets, or whether it was appropriate for the ones who went for free to go for free, and let their invited friends pay full price.

What do you think?

— Wondering DEAR WONDERiNg: Many people wrote to correct me, and I agree that I misinterpreted the question.

In this case, if two of the tickets were free to the couple issuing the invitation, then yes, I think the polite thing to do would be to share the cost of the full-price tickets.

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

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t miss out on an opportunity because you don’t feel like putting in the effort. You must do the painstaking work if you want to reap the rewards.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Financial limitations due to emotional spending will stress you out. Look for alternative ways to make your money work for you. Cut corners and work on improving your savings plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Show a little creativity regarding how you do things.

Presentation will count, and you’ll turn heads if you can incorporate a wow factor. Romance is in the stars.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Business trips, interviews, educational pursuits or research will be beneficial.

Personal gains, physical enhancement and romance look promising.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Children and elders can bring happiness as well as trouble.

If you are organized, you should be able to enjoy their anecdotes while staying on top of your responsibilities.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Look at all your options if you want to keep the peace.

Try to accommodate everyone, including yourself. Compassion and honesty will help you maintain your popularity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Discuss matters regarding partnerships. Getting things out in the open will help you discard any potential pitfalls that may occur. Romance will encourage better days ahead.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Offering to help one of your peers will encourage the same hospitality in return.

Focus on sharing and compromise when it comes to getting things done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Let experience help you make better choices. Rely on people who have helped you in the past and have your best interest at heart.

Share your feelings and be honest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Look at every aspect of a suggestion before you rule it out. Refuse to let your emotions get involved in a situation that requires common sense. Use your memory and experience wisely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your money is best put toward improving your life or home. Don’t let an old friend walk back into your life after letting you down before.

Keep personal information a secret.

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Elbert Bartliff Elbert Clayton Bartliff, 84, of Norcross, GA passed away September 8, 2017. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, GA 30092.

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resident of the metro Atlanta area. She retired from the Gwinnett Hospital System as a medical records coder and attended Victory World Church.

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Vincent Blyden Vincent Joshua Blyden, 20, of Snellville, GA passed away September 4, 2017. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, GA 30092.

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Gail Covelli, age 76, of Tucker, GA passed away on September 10, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

DULUTH

LAWRENCEVILLE

Allen Boyer Allen Boyer, age 55, of Lawrenceville, GA formerly of Dillsburg, PA passed away on September 11, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

SNELLVILLE

Terry Bryant Terry Lee Bryant, age 61, of Snellville, GA, passed away on September 11, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

SUGAR HILL

Lisa Carson Lisa Annette Carson, age 52, of Sugar Hill, GA, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 after an extended illness. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Victory World Church Hamilton Mill. Pastor Olin Holly will officiate. Interment will follow at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens.

The Family will receive friends Friday, September 15, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Lisa was preceded in death by her son, Zachary Ross. She is survived by her mother, Cynnie Carson; sisters, Carol Brown (Otis), Abigail Fellove, Melanie Williams, Deidra Stephens (Greg), Ramona Long; brothers, Tim Brown, Michael Carson (Alicia), Clarke Shaw, Ronald Carson, Scott Strickland; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Pam Aliniece and Dewayne Ross. Lisa was a lifelong r

Archie Davis Archie Lawrence Davis, 83, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2017 at his sister’s Duluth, Ga. Home. Born in Hall County, Ga. on January 3, 1934, to Roy and Myrtle Davis. He graduated from Georgia Military School and attended the University of Georgia. While at GMA he won a national intercollegiate boxing championship. In 1955 he married Janice Burel of Buford, Ga. They had three children, Kathy, Donna & Lee. They were later divorced. Archie worked in the automotive industry and in real estate.

He loved sports and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church and rarely missed a Sunday service. He also loved gardening and shared tomatoes with his many friends and family. He was a caring relative and a good friend to all, gladly doing errands and helping in any way he could.

Archie is survived by his three children, Kathy Burnette(Jeff) of Buford, Ga., Donna Jones(Ricky) of Duluth, Ga. and Lee Davis of Buford, Ga. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanine Gullett of Duluth, Ga., several grandchildren, many other loving relatives and his beloved partner of 35 years, Shelby Shaffer of Lawrenceville, Ga. A visitation with family will be held on Wednesday evening , Sept. 13th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday September 14th at 1:00 PM. at the chapel at Bill Head Funeral Home in Duluth, Ga. A private burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Archie’s name to Duluth First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 699, Duluth, Ga. 30096. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com.

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SUWANEE

Alain Mario Eboli, Sr.

Emily Drury Emily Pope Drury was born in Knoxville, TN in 1928. She was raised in a loving home in Decatur, GA. Emily attended and graduated from Decatur High School and then enrolled in Agnes Scott College graduating in May of 1950. Shortly thereafter, she married Harley F. Drury, Jr. The couple moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for Harley’s job.

While living in Saudi, Emily started a family having two sons and making many amazing memories embracing the culture and traveling extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. After 10 years in the desert, Emily and her young family moved back to Decatur and would soon begin her career in Early Childhood Education. She earned a Master’s Degree from Georgia State University in this field while working full time. Emily nurtured and cultivated the minds and hearts of hundreds of children while teaching at Oak Grove Elementary School, ultimately retiring from Dekalb County Public Schools after decades of service. Throughout this time, she actively supported and volunteered in various church and community organizations and activities including Summit Chase Homeowners Association and Snellville Methodist Church. She personified the phrase “Southern Lady” with her unique strength, spirit, style, grace and charm.

Emily represented America’s “Greatest Generation” very well. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, John and Mollie Drury; granddaughter and grandson-in- law, Cate and Chris Dunning; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Remmie and Charlie Hachat; and granddaughters Sarah, Rosie and Cloe Drury; brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Joan Pope; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Kay Pope; and sister-in-law, Linda Pope; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Harley F. Drury Jr., son Harley F. Drury III and brother Bill Pope. Memorial services will be held at Snellville United Methodist Church on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 10 am with a visitation following immediately afterwards.

A graveside service will follow shortly thereafter at Eternal Hills Cemetery on Highway 78 in Snellville.

Alain Mario Eboli, Sr., age 61, of Suwanee, GA passed away on September 9, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

SNELLVILLE

Keith Harley Keith Harley 50, of Snellville, Georgia, went to be with Christ on Friday September 8, 2017. He is survived by his Loving Wife Christine Harley, Beautiful Daughters; Veronica and Jessica Harley, Wonderful Parents; Ron and June Harley, Amazing Sisters Ilona and Linda, also many Friends, Colleagues, and Church Family. A Service to Honor the Life of Keith Harley will be held Saturday September 16, 2017, at 11:00AM with a Celebration of Life Service to follow both at Ingleside Presbyterian Church 1001 Old Snellville Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA. In lieu of flowers those desiring please make donations to Pregnancy Resource Center of Gwinnett 337 West Pike St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company,” Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CANTON

Margaret Karelitz Margaret Karelitz, age 66, of Canton, GA passed away September 29, 2017.

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LAWRENCEVILLE

Jack Lucas Jack Lee Lucas, age 77, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-seven years, Judy May Bennett Lucas. Mr. Lucas is survived by his children, Janine and Don Chavis, Auburn, GA, Kristy Gibson, Flowery Branch, GA, Laura and Todd Rooks, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Scotty Dowis, Lawrenceville, GA, Chase Dowis, Auburn, GA, Matthew Chavis, Auburn, GA, Taylor Gibson, Flowery Branch, GA; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Lucas was born August 16, 1940 in Mansfield, OH. He graduated in 1958 from Washington High School. Mr. Lucas retired from Container Graphics in Stone Mountain, and he was a member of Lawrenceville Presbyterian C

Church. Mr. Lucas requested no formal service.

There will be a private interment at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church in memory of Jack Lucas.

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Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

SUWANEE

Lillian Mayton Lillian Mary Mayton, 91, of Suwanee, GA., passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duluth First United Methodist Church. Lillian was born in Detroit Michigan on October 18, 1925 to George and Mildred Weigel. She graduated from Cooley High School in 1942. While working at William Pike Company, she met Carl S. Mayton, the love of her life, whom she married in October of 1948.

Lillian was a homemaker until Carl’s passing in 1972. At the time, she went to work for Eastman Kodak where she held various positions, Until her retirement in 1991.

Following her retirement, Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family and attending their many activities. Lillian was also very involved in Duluth First United Methodist Church, and she loved her Sunday School Class as well as her circle and senior groups. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mildred Weigel, of Detroit, Michigan and her husband Carl S. Mayton of Dunwoody, Georgia. Lillian is survived by her children, Dave and Brenda Mayton of Duluth, Curt and Sue Rogers of Suwanee , Kim Kudelka of Duluth; grandchildren, Mitchell Mayton, Taylor Mayton, Ali Mayton, Michael and Katie Kudelka, Sean Kudelka, Alex Kudelka and Dylan Varone; great grandchild, Landon Mayton; step grandchildren, Courtney Rogers, Shane and Whitney Ensley, Matt and Michelle Rogers ; nephews, Greg and Cindy Bashara, Ken Bashara, Ron and Kristi Bashara.

Lillian had a love for the Lord. She knows He is her Lord and Savior and is now in His loving arms. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Dynamic Hospice, 2799 Lawrenceville Hwy, Suite 106, Decatur, GA 30033 (770)375-3115. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

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Nimrod McNair, Jr. Colonel Nimrod “Mac” McNair, Jr., U.S. Air Force, Retired, age 93, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on September 12, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company”, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

AUBURN

Darren Mitchell Darren Mitchell, age 47 of Auburn, GA passed away September 6, 2017.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 209 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655. 770-267-2594. www.stewartfh.com

DULUTH

Virginia Newcomer Virginia Mell Newcomer, 95, of Duluth, GA passed away September 9, 2017.

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BRASELTON

Randy Phagen Randy Steven Phagen, age 48, of Braselton passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017.

HARTWELL

William Phillips William Byron “Bill” Phillips, age 90, of Hartwell, GA formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Eris McGee Phillips; children, Tim and Annette Phillips, Hartwell, GA, Terry and Holly Phillips, Hoschton, GA, Joe and Rena Phillips, Buford, GA, and Robert D. and Jenny Phillips, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Gary and Aimee Phillips, Scott and Anita Phillips, April and Jeff Huber, Laura and Seth Maxwell, Erin Phillips, Josh Phillips, Molly Phillips, Nolan Phillips, and Elijah Phillips; ten great grandchildren; aunt, Lena Mauldin, Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Phillips was born April 28, 1927 in Buford, GA. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and he joined at 16 years old and was drafted in the U. S. Army twice. He was a 1944 graduate of Lawrenceville High School. He was a Mason member of the Lawrenceville Lodge no 131 F.&A.M. and Gwinnett Daylight Lodge no 744 F.&A.M. He was a member of many other Masonic Groups and also a Shriner and member of Yaarah Temple. He was a longtime member and Deacon of Duncan Creek Congregational Church in Buford and a dual member of Liberty Congregational Church in Dewy Rose, GA. He retired as superintendent from General Motors Assembly Plant in the paint department after 33 years of service. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Duncan Creek Congregational Church with Pastor Dr. James Dee Dillin officiat-

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ing. Interment will follow at Duncan Creek Congregational Church Cemetery in Buford with a Masonic graveside service. The grandchildren and great grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. “He was their favorite Popa”.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

an avid gardener and loved to work with her flowers.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Davidson and Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating.

Interment will follow at Haw Creek Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome. com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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four years of service as a computer operator. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford where he was a member of the Berean Sunday School Class that is taught by Joe Avery, member of the Silvertone Choir, member of the Abundant Life Fellowship where he served on the Church Transportation Committee. He enjoyed fishing, golf, sports and traveling with his family and church groups.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor

Wayne Johnson and Pastor Stephen Fountain officiating. Graveside service and interment will be follow at 3:30 p.m. at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with full military honors.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and

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Jeanette Pickle Jeanette B. Pickle, age 78, of Mount Airy, GA passed away on September 10, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Morris Sargent Morris Sargent, age 76, of Conyers, GA passed away on September 12, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Mrs. Edith Barnes Queen, age 104, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Queen; parents, Joe and Carrie Wood Barnes; brothers, Rev. Paul Barnes, and Glen Barnes; sisters, Azalee Holcomb, and Lillian Bennett. Mrs. Queen is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Queen Brown and husband, Colan Brown, Deland, FL; sons, Wade and Bobbie Queen, Sugar Hill, GA, and Jackie and Emily Queen, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Linda Purcell, Judy and Bill Cox, Tony and Kim Brown, Tim Brown, Allen and Heather Queen, Julie Queen, Jimmy and Cindy Queen, Steve and Heather Queen; twelve great grandchildren; numerous great great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Queen was born October 16, 1912 in Forsyth County and was retired from Bona Allen Company. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill, a member of the Golden Wing Club, member of Baptist Women, and also senior of the year. She was very involved in her church and ministered to a lot of people and always helping someone. She was

BUFORD

James Wilson James Wesley Wilson, age 88, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Paul Wilson. He is survived by his sister, Ann Wilson Yancey, Buford, GA; nephew, Dean Yancey, Buford, GA; daughters, Julie Yarbrough, Loganville, GA, Susan Wilson, Lake Charles, LA and Belinda Saldivar, Houston, TX; and three grandchildren.

Mr. Wilson was born April 8, 1929 in Atlanta, GA. He was a 1946 graduate of Boys High School in Atlanta, GA. He was retired from the U. S. Navy after twenty-one years of service having served in the Korean Conflict and stationed on the USS Missouri, and was also a member of the crew when the Enterprise was put in service. He was also a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Wilson received the Bronze Star during his military career. He was retired from Sun Life Insurance Company after twenty-

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Linda Lyles Houghton submitted this photo of the biggest tree in her yard that came crashing down on their Lilburn home Monday. (Special Photos)

ASSESSING DAMAGE T

ropical Storm Irma made its presence felt in Gwinnett County on Monday with wind gusts up to about 65 mph. The storm spurred nearly 1,500 calls that the Gwinnett County Police Department responded to, and Department of Fire and Emergency Services responded to another 1,036 calls from Monday through noon Tuesday.

The storm’s impact was felt throughout the county from Snellville to Sugar Hill, with many trees down and power outages reported. This page includes photos submitted by readers on our Facebook page. To see more pictures, go to www.gwinnettdailypost.com.

— From staff reports

Above left, Margie Andrea shared this photo of a tree limb down off Edgewater in Lawrenceville. Above right, Sandy Seaman shared this photo of neighbors helping neighbors in the Canterbury Woods subdivision in Duluth when trees fell.

At right, firefighters responded at 2:39 p.m. to a report of a tree down on a mobile home in the 751 block of Athens Highway S.W. at Inman Mobile Home Park in unincorporated Loganville. Above, firefighters responded at 3:31 p.m. to a report of a tree down on a house and a person trapped in the 2029 block of Abington Lane S.W. in Snellville.

Shanna Hadden submitted the above photo of her sister’s house in Dacula on Monday. No injuries were reported.

Above left, Wilma Weathers Maddox shared this photo of damage caused when a tree fell at her home off Plantation near the Gwinnett Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Above right, Bill Floor submitted this photo of a large tree down on a home off Taylor Road in Suwanee near LawrencevilleSuwanee Road on Monday.

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Tree traps elderly woman in Snellville home From StaFF reportS

the elderly woman became trapped in the debris. She was An elderly woman was freed by firefighters and taken trapped in a Snellville house to Eastside Medical Center in after a tree fell on her living Snellville. room Monday afternoon.

“Her injuries were described A neighbor who was on the as non-life-threatening,” said phone with the elderly woman Gwinnett County Firefighter called 911 when they lost Capt. Tommy Rutledge. “The contact with her at about 3:30 tree caused heavy damage to p.m. Gwinnett County fire the structure.” crews responded shortly after Fire crews also saved a to the house in the 2000 block small dog from the home. The of Abington Lane in Snellville. dog is reportedly doing fine An upturned tree, at center, fell into a Snellville house on MonThe tree fell through the and was turned over to the day evening, trapping an elderly woman inside. (Photo: Gwinmiddle of the house and neighbor who called 911. nett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services)

Lawrenceville area resident Shyral Hyatt posted this photo of a tree that fell on a power line near her home on the Daily Post’s Facebook page on Tuesday. Hyatt was without power for 26 hours because of the downed line, which was caused by Tropical Storm Irma. (Special Photo)

fast as they can.”

Northern Gwinnett was especially hit hard by outages that lasted deep into Tuesday. At 6 p.m., 3,701 Georgia Power customers in the Buford and Sugar Hill areas were still without power, the largest group of customers in Gwinnett who still didn’t have power.

In all, Georgia Power

neighborhoods.

“All of that goes into the thinking of why we would close.”

Roach said crews worked throughout Tuesday to restore power, but “we aren’t sure all eight of them will be up by (today).”

Roach said there had been reports of leaks at some schools, but no reports so far of major damage from Irma. School system officials have ground maintenance employees visiting each school to see if any damage occurred.

The school system has three built-in days for inclement weather and they have now used all three.

reported 19,932 customers in Gwinnett didn’t have power at the time, compared to 45,000 customers at 6 p.m. Monday.

The outages were spread throughout the county.

Shyral Hyatt was one of the company’s customers in the Lawrenceville area who was left without power for about 26 hours after Irma hit.

The lack of power was an inconvenience but not a major disruption for her, she said.

The power was restored Tuesday night. If anything, she said, the lack of power offered a chance to do some work around the house.

“I had the day off, so I was mostly bored and tackled a project of sorting papers to keep or throw away,” Hyatt said.

“I could do that in my doorway and keep an eye on my car where I had left my phone so I could charge it.”

Georgia Power officials warned customers who didn’t have power on Tuesday afternoon to be prepared to possibly remain powerless for an extended period of time as the company tried to assess where resources were needed most.

There were 545,307 Georgia Power customers across the state who were still without power Tuesday night. That was down from the nearly 1 million customers who were without power Monday night.

“While the company is working around the clock, customers should plan ahead for the potential for extended outages, possibly days or weeks, due to the vast damage from the storm,” Georgia Power officials said in a statement. “Regional and statewide restoration estimates will be available

as soon as assessment is completed.”

Jackson EMC, which is the Burnsides’ power provider, brought in extra crews, including 175 from Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania who arrived Tuesday afternoon to help get power back up.

The cooperative reported 3,869 customers in Gwinnett were still without power Tuesday night, compared to 27,998 customers at 6 p.m. Monday.

Jackson’s single largest remaining outage area in Gwinnett was in the Woodhaven Downs area north of Lawrenceville, where 1,484 customers had been without power for nearly 31 hours as of 6 p.m. Tuesday. The next largest outage area was on Hamilton Mill Road north of Interstate 85, where 768 customers had been without power for nearly 30 hours.

There were several areas throughout the county where smaller outages remained Tuesday night. The largest of those was 203 customers in the area near Sky Zone Trampoline Park in unincorporated Suwanee.

Burnside said her family, which lives off McGinnis Ferry Road near Satellite Boulevard, got their power back at about 4:35 p.m. All in all, she said she wasn’t upset about being without power for 24 hours

since she’d prepared for a possible outage by getting Thermoses that could keep water hot, or at least warm, for 24 hours.

She also stocked up a cooler with foods that didn’t need to be heated before the storm.

“Ex-military spouses know how to take care of a home,” she said.

Sorrow said the cooperative’s goal was to have power restored to all of its customers in a 10-county area by this afternoon at the latest.

A Lawrenceville spokesperson directed questions about the city’s power situation to its Facebook page. The city operates its own electricity utility that provides power to Lawrenceville residents. Officials were expected crews from North Carolina to arrive Tuesday afternoon and had hoped to get power restored by Tuesday night.

“Paper Mill Road and New Hope Road, among other more heavily wooded areas, have been hit hard and will take time to restore, but our crews are on it,” city officials said in a Facebook update.

Meanwhile, Walton EMC reported 5,157 customers were without power on Tuesday night, down from about 27,332 customers who were without power at 6 p.m.

Monday.

Dejohnette, 14.

Those logs came from a full-grown oak tree that had swayed violently in one of Irma’s gusts before falling all the way across two Lawrenceville yards. Lindsey said he and his son noticed the tree when they were out looking for a place to play basketball yesterday.

He recognized one of the blocked yards as belonging to his neighbor, Victor Valle.

Lindsey said he figured Valle would appreciate somebody getting the tree out of his yard as soon as possible.

“We saw they couldn’t get out of their driveway,” he said.

Valle’s driveway was clear as of Tuesday afternoon and he said he was thankful the large tree hadn’t landed on his house.

Others weren’t so lucky. Missy Purcell said she was sitting in her mother-in-law’s Lilburn house on Monday afternoon when she heard Irma’s winds begin to pick up. Soon after, Purcell, her husband and her mother-in-law heard something distressing.

“All of the sudden here was a woosh and this massive crash,” she said.

“This really big oak tree crashed into the back side of the house, into the deck and the top, back bedroom.”

Purcell said the tree destroyed the entire back side of the house, including the bedroom the family referred to as “meemaw’s room.”

“It was her mother’s room when she lived with (my mother-in-law),”

Purcell said. “It had all these antiques in it.

She’d left it pretty much the way it was when her mother passed away.”

Water poured in through the hole the tree made, flooding the basement and damaging a chair belonging to Purcell’s late father-in-law.

The family began cleaning up the house on Tuesday. They’re hopeful that her mother-in-law will be able to move back into her home of 37 years over time. Still, Tuesday was difficult for the Purcell family.

“We’re a little bummed today,” Purcell said. “And she’s feeling a little overwhelmed.”

Ross can relate. She was staying with a friend Tuesday, but she said she knew she couldn’t stay there long.

“I’m not sure where I’m going to go,” she said. “I’ll have to figure it out.”

Ross isn’t sure how long it will take to repair her house and she isn’t sure whether she’ll want to live there once it is repaired.

“It’s all up in the air right now,” Ross said.

“It’s kind of too fresh still to make any decisions.”

As of Tuesday, Ross, Purcell and much of Gwinnett were just taking comfort in cleaning up Tropical Storm Irma’s mess. They looked forward to returning their homes and their community to normal.

“The process has begun,” Ross said. “That’s what I’m holding on to — everything is moving forward.”

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•From Page 1A the Caribbean, leaving at least 15 dead in its wake, according to The Weather Channel.

Irma downgraded drastically by the time it hit Gwinnett on Monday, but Ross’ house is surrounded by large trees easily swayed by winds.

She didn’t want to take her chances.

“I went to a friend’s house,” she said. “I was afraid of what would happen.”

That turned out to be a potentially life-saving decision.

Ross saw the damage the next day. One of the trees punctured the roof and protruded into the attic. The other fell onto the roof just above her dining room. It might have held there, but Irma’s near relentless rain soaked and weakened the area around the tree.

As Ross was walking through the house with her adjuster Tuesday, the ceiling collapsed sending the loblolly pine sprawling onto her dining room furniture.

“My first reaction was pretty much horror,” she said. “I was emotional, there’s no doubt about it.

It’s pretty much devastating.”

Ross wasn’t the only Gwinnettian surveying damage after Monday night’s storm. While residents measured the effect on their own yards, public works vehicles blocked roadways made dangerous by downed wires and limbs. This was the aftermath of the worst part of Irma that Gwinnett would see.

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•From Page 1A port on it to keep their mobile devices charged through the storm. She also said she bought cellular plans for her iPad before the storm, allowing it to be turned into a small TV when they weren’t playing Yahtzee on it.

“We just put the iPad on the table and watched the football games and my husband decided to catch up on his favorite show, “Preacher,” so had his ear buds in and watched that while we watched the game,” Burnside said.

The Burnside family was among thousands of Gwinnett County residents who were left in the dark for a day or more by Tropical Storm Irma as they waited for crews to restore power to their homes. About 100,330 people were reportedly without power Monday night, and crews worked throughout Tuesday to restore it.

By Tuesday night, the number of Gwinnett residents who were without power was down to at least 28,958.

“It was incredibly difficult, and in some cases impossible to get out and make repairs (on Monday),” Jackson EMC spokeswoman April Sorrow said. “Everything is much better (Tuesday), so our crews have been trying to make repairs as

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Patrick Wesig moves logs from Nancy Ross’ Lawrenceville house into a woodchipper on Tuesday afternoon. The logs come from a tree that fell on Ross’ house while Tropical Storm Irma hit Gwinnett County on Monday. (Staff Photo: Cailin O’Brien)

It wasn’t as bad as it could have been.

“We were very fortunate that there were no serious injruies or deaths in the county due to the storm,” said Gwinnett County Firefighter Capt.

Tommy Rutledge. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those areas of the state that suffered even greater impact from the storm.”

Still, Irma caused its fair share of problems in Gwinnett. Beginning at 7 a.m. and ending around 11 p.m. Monday, Gwinnett County Police responded to 1,487 calls.

The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services responded to another 1,036 emergency calls from 7 a.m. Monday until noon Tuesday.

“The call volume over the past 13 hours has

been about the same number that the department would normally handle over a three-day period,” Rutledge said Monday night.

Irma’s winds wreaked the most havoc. That morning’s breezes escalated into gusts that uprooted and snapped full-grown oak and pine trees. Some of those trees careened into houses.

Others burst into power lines, leaving thousands without power.

When the sun rose Tuesday, it illuminated homes that had been in the dark since Monday.

Gwinnett County police sent out a tweet Tuesday morning detailing roughly 38 roads around the county still blocked by trees and wires.

On Tuesday, the county got to work cleaning all of that up. Public works

crews were dispatched all over the county to clear roads while residents began hiring help to clean up their damaged houses and debris-ridden yards.

Patrick Wesig, owner of Wesig Tree Care, was working to remove the fallen trees from Ross’ roof early Tuesday afternoon.

He said his company received approximately 20 tree removal calls that morning. On a normal day, the company gets three or four calls.

“And everybody wants the job done today,” he said.

Not everybody could get professional help right away. Just down the street, Phil Lindsey rolled large logs out of his neighbor’s yard and into the street with his son, Dominic Lindsey, 12, and his son’s friend, Vlevins

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The Mafia and the migrants ROME — I spotted them on my way to dinner with a friend near Castel Gandolfo.

They are migrants from Africa, sitting by the side of the road outside a “temporary” residence that, for many, appears to have become permanent. They all have cellphones. They all seem oblivious to us as we pass by.

My friend, a Sicilian by birth, says they are people from African nations the Italian government has taken in. The state pays 90 Euros (about $108 U.S. dollars) per day, per person, he says, but the migrants receive only a pittance, due to skimming by the Mafia.

“The Mafia is still around?” I ask. “I thought it was a relic, as depicted in movies like ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Goodfellas.’”

“Not so,” he says.

“They are getting rich off of these people and Cal the governThomas ment does nothing about it. They can’t go anywhere because the government won’t give most of them papers.”

The Mafia may or may not retain its infamous title, but the corruption that was part of the old order apparently remains by whatever name it is called.

Last March, the newspaper Gazetta del Sud reported that Luca Odevaine, a former senior police officer and city official, admitted taking bribes of 5,000 Euros a month from a senior member of a Mafia gang to act as their “facilitator.”

In a highly publicized trial two months ago, 59-year-old Massimo Carminati was sentenced to 20 years in prison for operating a “mafia-style network” that, reported The Guardian newspaper, “used extortion, fraud and theft to divert millions of Euros that had been destined for public services.”

Carminati, it said, is “the ringleader of a gang whose criminal tentacles reached into almost every department of Rome’s City Hall.”

Carminati’s right-hand man, 61-yearold Salvatore Buzzi, was sentenced to 19 years in prison. In all, 46 people were tried and received various sentences. Only five were acquitted.

The skimming schemes have left the Eternal City so short of cash it not only is having difficulty helping migrants find a place to live — and assist them to find jobs — it is having difficulty repairing its buses when they break down, filling potholes or even keeping the city’s trees healthy so they don’t fall over and block traffic or injure pedestrians.

In July, The Guardian reported, “The city’s mayor, Virginia Raggi, said a deep wound had been inflicted on Rome by ‘a criminal association able to heavily influence the political decisions of this city.’

She added: ‘We are paying the price every day. We now need to stitch the wound back together by taking the path of legality — no easy task. We need to keep our eyes peeled (for corruption) at all times.’”

Eyes have been deliberately blinded, not peeled, by people on the take, which has left too many others, especially the migrants, suffering in limbo because the money they should be receiving has been diverted into the pockets of organized crime and corrupt officials.

In Europe the debate over migrants continues with Germany’s Angela Merkel saying she would change nothing about her open border policy. Opinion polls show she leads her opponents ahead of Germany’s Sept. 24 election.

Italy’s experience with shifting demographics is unique. As the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) reports, “Italians have accounted for the largest voluntary emigration in recorded history, with 13 million leaving between 1880 and 1915.”

The exit has been so substantial and exacerbated by the nation’s low birth rate that foreign workers must be imported to do jobs native Italians once did.

The MPI report notes: “By accident of geography, Italy has played an outsized role in the current European migration crisis, receiving more than 335,000 irregular arrivals via the Mediterranean during 2015-16.”

That so many have been mistreated is a scandal to everyone, except the Mafia.

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

Will Congress be stirred from slumber?

“Congress has been dropping in relative power along a descending curve of 60 years’ duration, with the rate of fall markedly increased since 1933. … The fall of the American Congress seems to be correlated with a more general historical transformation toward political and social forms within which the representative assembly — the major political organism of post-Renaissance Western civilization — does not have a primary political function.”

— James Burnham, “Congress and the American Tradition” (1959) WASHINGTON — Today, worse is better. The president’s manifest and manifold inadequacies might awaken a slumbering Congress to the existence of its Article I powers and responsibilities.

As a candidate, Donald Trump vowed devotion to all 12 of the Constitution’s seven articles. As president, Barack Obama, discerning a defect in the work of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, supplied Article VIII, which has expired.

It stipulated: “Between Jan. 20, 2009, and Jan. 20, 2017, the president shall have the power to do whatever Congress declines to do.” So, when Congress did not confer legal status on “Dreamers” (immigrants brought to America illegally as children), he did it. He conferred such status and attendant benefits on a large category of people and called this patently

ish 800,000 children for what their parents did long ago.

Trump’s policy now is to state that Obama’s policy will expire in six months unless Congress chooses to “legalize” — Trump’s word — it. If Congress does not, Trump will do … something: “I will revisit George this issue!” Perhaps his exclamWill atory punctuation foreshadows something as forceful, meaning legislative act a routine exercise as unilateral, as what Obama of law enforcement discretion. did.

As a candidate, Trump’s What Obama did was popupolicy regarding Dreamers lar and unconstitutional. The made up in concision what it latter attribute probably does lacked in reflection: “They have not interest Obama’s succesto go.” As a president whose sor, but the former attribute incoherence has a kind of maj- evidently does. Hence Trump esty, he says he has “a love for has sent this hot-potato issue these people” who are “incred- where it belongs, to Congress, ible” when they are not engaged which now faces the unaccusin rampant criminality. When tomed agony of actually setting he is not pardoning Arizona’s national policy. scofflaw sheriff Joe Arpaio for The day that Trump and his anti-immigrant criminality, Sessions disturbed Congress’ Trump casts immigration as a serenity, Nikki Haley did likelaw-and-order issue. wise. The U.S ambassador to So does Attorney General the U.N. and a former executive Jeff Sessions, who preaches (as South Carolina’s governor) fire-and-brimstone law and intimated that the 2015 nuclear order when he is not encourag- agreement with Iran might yet ing legalized theft under “civil wind up where, constitutionforfeiture,” whereby governally, it should have started — in ment enriches itself by seizing the national legislature. An the property of persons not international pact of this comconvicted of crimes. Sessions, plexity and gravity should have whose canine loyalty to Trump been a treaty, submitted to the is not scrupulously reciprocated, Senate for committee hearings, seemed to relish the privilege floor debate, and ratification of announcing Trump’s policy by a two-thirds supermajority. that, absent action from a Con- Instead, as a redundant expresgress that is especially loath to sion of Obama’s disdain for act on immigration, could pun- Congress and the separation

of powers, it was submitted to the U.N., and then to Congress.

The House voted disapproval and the Senate attempted the same, although the margins were too small to override an Obama veto in any case.

Haley suggested that Trump might declare that Iran is not in compliance with the agreement, thereby initiating a 60-day congressional review, potentially culminating in the administration leaving Congress to decide for or against U.S. withdrawal from the agreement. Just as many Republicans, after years of denouncing Obamacare, flinched from repealing it, many critics of the Iran agreement might flinch. Haley said, “I get that Congress doesn’t want this.” Which is a reason — exercising atrophied institutional sinews — for hoping it happens.

In 1959, before the exhilarating experience of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, congressional supremacy was still a tenet of conservatism. Then James Burnham, a founding editor of the then 4-year-old National Review, wondered whether Congress could “survive as an autonomous, active political entity with some measure of real power, not merely as a rubber stamp, a name and a ritual, or an echo of powers lodged elsewhere.” The slope of the long descending curve might be changing.

George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com.

Humbled by Hurricane Harvey’s destruction “It makes me feel guilty for complaining about any little problems that I am facing.”

“Ah, yes, I’m certain you are talking about the massive impact of Hurricane Harvey and the tremendous suffering it is causing for untold numbers of Americans.”

“That’s right. At least dozens of people have died from that awful storm, a number that is sure to grow. A family of six met its end when its van got washed away by a wall of water.

A shivering toddler clung to his dead mother, who drowned trying to protect her children.

I can’t begin to imagine the pain and suffering that people affected by the storm are enduring.”

“As awful as Harvey has been, many people have shown incredible selflessness and heroism. When things are at their worst, and Harvey has certainly been that, many people are at their best.”

“There is no question about that. I get goosebumps when I think of the first responders risking their lives to rescue thousands. The police, the Coast Guard, the search-and-rescue teams have been nothing short of amazing. One policeman drowned while working to save

citizens think they are donating to Harvey’s victims. These dirty rotten crooks use email and social media to solicit funds.”

“That is regrettably true, too.

According to CNN Money, more than 4,600 websites advertising relief efforts popped up after Hurricane Katrina struck Tom in 2005. Law enforcement susPurcell pected most were frauds. Before you give, carefully research others.” charity organizations.”

“Other individuals also “Who can we trust anydisplayed tremendous heroism. more?”

Did you see the story about “Well, Fortune assembled a people at an apartment complex list of legitimate charities that who formed a human chain to will help Harvey’s victims. rescue an expectant mother?

The Red Cross is always a The woman went into labor in good place to start. You can the thick of the storm and they donate money online, by calling protected her until emergency 1-800-RED-CROSS or, reports responders could arrive.”

Fortune, you can text ‘HAR“But then again, some of VEY’ to 90999 to make a $10 the worst people among us are donation. You can also donate at their worst during tragblood at Red Cross blood edy. Some retailers jacked up drives.” the cost of bottled water, for “What about the Salvation instance, to take advantage of Army?” the situation. One was charging “That, too, is a legitimate nearly $100 for a package of organization. The Salvation bottled water!”

Army is requesting donations of “It is tragic that anyone would $25 or above, but any amount is look to increase their profits this welcome.” way.”

“What about Houston-area “What’s worse is that fake charities?” charities form in such situations “Fortune reports that the City to steal money that good-hearted of Houston Relief Fund is also

a good one. It was established

by Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner. It accepts online creditcard donations, checks and wired money, and all of the donated funds are tax-deductible.”

“I’d love to donate money to a reputable charity that will help the children who are suffering from Harvey.”

“Fortune recommends an organization called Save the Children. It provides ‘cribs and shelter to displaced children, along with other items to help care for them.’ Food is also needed and we are all encouraged to donate it, too.”

“How do we donate food?”

“An organization called Feeding Texas is leading the food-donation effort. Fortune reports that it is ‘looking for ready-to-eat staples like poptop meat/fish, powdered milk, cereal, canned fruit, fruit cups, peanut butter and jelly as well as cleaning supplies.’”

“Well, the least we can do is donate money and food to help out our fellow citizens. That’s what I’m going to do right now.”

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

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world&nation WORLD Boy and parents die in a volcanic crater in Italy An 11-year-old boy died after he fell into a volcanic crater in Italy, and his parents also died when they tried to help him, police said.

The incident happened Tuesday at the Solfatara Crater in Pozzuoli, a popular tourist attraction near Naples.

Naples police told CNN the family of four was visiting from Turin, and the 11-year-old boy wandered into an area that is off-limits to visitors.

The Solfatara, a dormant volcano, emits sulfurous fumes. The area around it is known for a type of quicksand, which makes the ground unstable.

It’s not known if the boy lost consciousness because of the fumes or if the quicksand pulled him in. But when his parents tried to rush to his rescue, they too were were sucked in, police said.

Another child, 7, survived.

Florida Keys reeling from Irma

By Holly Yan, Madison Park and Darran Simon CNN

PEOPLE J.J. Abrams to direct upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film

J.J. Abrams is going to finish the “Star Wars” trilogy that he started.

Abrams, who directed 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” is returning to direct “Star Wars: Episode IX,” Disney’s Lucasfilm announced Tuesday.

“With ‘The Force Awakens,’ J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is coming back to close out this trilDestruction after Hurricane Irma battered Key West, Fla., with heavy winds and rain is ogy,” Kathleen Kennedy, pictured on Sunday. (Special Photo: CNN) the president of Lucasfilm, said in a statement.

Abrams will also co-write read. “I’m so glad you got withstand any weight. The ages are crippling much of the film with Chris Terrio, out.”

Florida Department of the Southeast on Tuesday.

Two days after Irma made Transportation is repairing Irma, which stretched 650 Lucasfilm said. The film landfall on Cudjoe Key, au- two sections of road that miles from east to west, has will be produced by Kenthorities and residents were were washed away by Irma pummeled at least nine states nedy, Michelle Rejwan, and Abrams. finally able to reach some of — one at mile marker 37 — deluging city streets, “Star Wars: Episode IX” the Florida Keys on Tuesday. and the other at mile marker uprooting trees and destroyis set for release on May 24, What they found was 75 — but believed they ing homes along the way.

2019. devastating: Based on initial would finish later Tuesday.

Although Irma is now a estimates, 25 percent of Darwin Tabacco, who tropical depression, it was the houses on the chain of stayed on Big Pine Key still expected to bring torCruz blames staff islands have been destroyed, during Irma, is one of the rential rainfall as far north as the Federal Emergency fortunate residents. Both he North Carolina on Tuesday. in ‘liking’ of porn Belgian mayor video on Twitter Management Agency said and his house survived.

At least seven stormfound dead with Tuesday. Another 65 percent “A lot of people lost related deaths have already Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told throat slashed suffered major damage. everything,” he said Tuesday been reported, according to reporters Tuesday it was “Basically, every house in morning. “There’s homes local officials. Florida had The mayor of a city in a “staffing issue” that led the Keys was impacted some blown off the stilts. There’s three deaths: a 51-year-old Belgium was found dead to a pornographic video way,” FEMA Administrator power lines down all over man was electrocuted by a with his throat slashed in a Brock Long said. the place. Trees completely downed power line in Winter being “liked” by his Twitter graveyard near his home on It’s still not clear how uprooted. People’s busiPark; a driver died in a crash account — which has since been removed.

Monday evening. many casualties Irma caused nesses flooded. Septic fields on State Road 417; and anThe body of 71-year-old “It was a staffing issue on the Keys. Transportaflooding. It’s just terrible.” other person died in MiamiAlfred Gadenne — the mayand it was inadvertent, it tion officials are trying to Fifteen million people Dade County from carbon or of the western industrial was a mistake, it was not determine whether bridges without power — just in monoxide poisoning after town of Mouscron — was a deliberate action,” Cruz between the islands can Florida. Massive power out- using a generator indoors. discovered after he failed to said, according to The Washington Post. He added: return from the cemetery, “We’re dealing with it interwhere he was a caretaker and Word came late Tuesday locked the gates each night, morning of the news, causing nally but it was a mistake; it according to Belgian media, some convoys to turn around, was not malicious conduct.”

Hurricane Jose’s An aide to Cruz conciting the public prosecutor. although the majority of the firmed the comments to A Mouscron police secreunits had not left yet. looping path may tary confirmed the details to CNN, adding that there The Michigan National bring storm near CNN. Guard was prepared to send would be an internal efBahamas, U.S. A suspect surrendered fort to figure out who was 1,000 troops to the Sunhimself to police at the scene, First Harvey, then Irma responsible. shine State to help with the first deputy prosecutor Fred- and now … Jose?

Cruz declined to comcleanup. eric Bariseau said at at news Hurricane Jose was 700 ment when asked by CNN conference on Tuesday. miles east of Florida at midabout the incident.

WH: Not going The suspect, who has not day Tuesday, with maximum Hurricane Jose was 700 miles east of Florida at midTwitter users noticed to ‘prejudge’ if been named, was holding a sustained winds of 75 mph, late Monday that Cruz’s day Tuesday, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, “cutter” in his hand when he making it a Category 1 storm making it a Category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hur- border wall part account liked a tweet from was apprehended, although on the Saffir-Simpson Huran account titled “Sexuall ricane Scale. (Special Phto: CNN) of DACA deal Posts” that had a porn video officials have yet to confirm ricane Scale. attached. Early Tuesday White House legislative it was the weapon used to kill “This has been a devastat- rushing into affected areas to The storm is expected to morning, Cruz’s senior director Marc Short told Gadenne, Bariseau said. help their fellow officers in remain at hurricane intensity ing storm for the southeastcommunications adviser reporters Tuesday that he need. in the Western Atlantic, and ern part of the country, and Catherine Frazier tweeted would not “prejudge” if However, there is another it could strengthen as it takes the IRS will move quickly to Trump meets funding for President Donald that the tweet was removed provide tax relief for victims, group that does the same an odd, looping path that Malaysian leader may bring it near the Baha- just as we did following and reported.

Trump’s signature border thing too, and that’s TSA wall would be included in agents.

Hurricane Harvey,” said at center of probe mas and the United States The volunteers are heading legislation to protect the De- ‘What Happened’ IRS Commissioner John this weekend.

Malaysia’s prime minister ferred Action for Childhood to Florida to help reopen However, most computer Koskinen. visited the White House on Arrivals program recipients. by Hillary Clinton airports and keep them The relief is targeted to models indicate Jose will Tuesday seeking a dose of “The president is comfunctioning because many of stay out to sea and complete individuals and businesses tops Amazon legitimacy amid a U.S. Justheir counterparts are simply mitted to standing by his a tight enough loop to avoid in disaster areas designated tice Department investigation moving onshore.

Hillary Clinton’s new commitment that a physical not able to. by the Federal Emergency into his finances.

“I’m proud of it. I’m hon- structure is what is needed to book hit shelves on TuesManagement Agency. This Jose’s impact is sure to The U.S. Justice Departprotect the American people day and it’s already at the ored to be asked to go down includes parts of Florida, be felt along the Southeast ment criminal probe into to assist my fellow officers,” — whether that is specifical- top of a few online bestPuerto Rico and the Virgin coast, bringing rough seas.

Prime Minister Najib Razak seller lists. said TSA Agent John Wessig. ly part of a DACA package Such a path is concerning Islands of St. John and St. centers around billions of “What Happened,” — or whether that is another He is one of 15 TSA Thomas. in the wake of Hurricane Clinton’s campaign memoir dollars in assets the U.S. package, I’m not going to agents based out of Bradley Anyone who lives in one Irma, which has altered the about her tumultuous run claims were acquired using of the affected areas, or owns International Airport who are prejudge that today,” Short beach landscape and made for president against Dona government fund and said. making the trip from Conit more vulnerable to coastal a business there, automatiald Trump, is the top selling laundered through American erosion and flooding.

Short made his comnecticut into affected airports cally qualifies and won’t firms. Razak denies any ments at a Christian Science book on Amazon right now. in Florida. need to contact the IRS to In a pocket of weak As of Tuesday afternoon, wrongdoing.

Monitor breakfast Tuesday “Obviously they are in a request the extension. steering winds in the open In meeting with him at the Atlantic, Jose is expected the book outranked Stephen morning. The news comes situation where their houses The IRS will extend to White House, President Don- to make a clockwise loop. are potentially destroyed so I a week after House Speaker King’s horror novel “It,” Jan. 31 the filing and payald Trump hoped to cultivate It will initially move farther ment deadlines for indiwhich is likely seeing a rewould think the last thing on Paul Ryan told his confera dependable ally in Asia, but away from the United States vidual and business returns surgence in popularity due their mind is having to go do ence that he wanted to find the visit made for awkward a legislative solution for the to a new movie adaptation that were originally due this work,” Wessig said. before coming closer to the timing. released this weekend that young DACA recipients in year starting from Sept. 4 in Bahamas and East Coast.

Last month, the Justice the country who entered the brought in record-breaking Florida and Sept. 5 in Puerto National Guard Department shifted its focus IRS grants tax U.S. illegally as children, but numbers.

Rico and the Virgin Islands. troops of Mich. from seizing the disputed asThe book has 180 onethat any solution would need sets — including real estate, extensions to star reviews on Amazon, recalled, not to include a border security TSA agents head art, jewelry and movie rights those affected by which at least one observer portion. to Florida to give needed in Florida — to a criminal investigation Hurricane Irma on Twitter suggested was a Discussions on fixing The Michigan National into the money used to purcoordinated effort to sideairport assitance DACA are underway at the chase them. The U.S. asserts The IRS on Tuesday Guard has turned around line the book’s success.

Capitol. It appears, howWhen there are natural the money was stolen from announced it was extendits troops after the State of Clinton’s book signing ever, that for now the talks disasters, we often hear of the 1Malaysia Development ing various tax filing and Florida said it didn’t need also prompted long lines in are very much in the early New York City on Tuesday.

Berhad, a state investment. payment deadlines for those police and firefighters from extra help handing the effects stages.

— From wire reports affected by Hurricane Irma. other parts of the country — From wire reports of Hurricane Irma.

— From wire reports As some Florida Keys residents returned to their devastated islands Tuesday, 15 million Floridians are learning when they’ll finally get power back.

All customers who lost electricity on the eastern side of the state will likely have power restored by the end of this weekend, Florida Power & Light said Tuesday.

Customers on the west coast of Florida — where Hurricane Irma made its final landfall — will likely have power restored by Sept.

22.

It’s a long wait for those sifting through what’s left of their homes in the oppressive heat, bombarded by high humidity and relentless mosquitoes.

But residents like William Rose have bigger concerns.

Rose still can’t reach his family on the Florida Keys, where about a quarter of the islands’ houses are annihilated.

He’s not sure whether his mother, stepdad, grandmother and aunt survived Irma’s wrath.

“I have no idea, but I’m trying to stay positive,” Rose said.

Before the Keys lost cellphone service, Rose received a text from his mother, who chose not to evacuate.

“This is terrible. I will never do this again,” the text

NATION

What to do if your identity was stolen after the Equifax hack

By Katie Lobosco CNN

At this point, it might be inevitable. Some of you will have your identities stolen.

Nearly half of Americans had their personal information exposed during a breach at Equifax, the company announced last week.

The credit rating bureau won’t notify you directly if you’re one of the 143 million people whose more sensitive information was stolen.

Here’s where to start: 1. Go to IdentityTheft.gov to file an identity theft report.

You must go online to EquifaxSecuThis is important because it will rity2017.com to find out. provide you with a document you’ll First of all, don’t panic. If your need to send to other businesses information was compromised, it where fraudulent accounts were does not mean your identity was opened — not because the governstolen. And even if everything seems ment will start investigating your fine now, you should also continue personal case. to keep a close eye on your accounts 2. Put a freeze or fraud alert on and credit reports because your iden- your credit reports. tity might not be stolen right away.

You can request the three credit It could be a long, messy process. rating agencies to freeze your credit.

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This will prevent anyone from opening additional new accounts in your name. You’ll have to request to lift the freeze if you want to open a new line of credit yourself.

3. Request, in writing, to close fraudulent accounts.

Contact the fraud department (not customer service) at each business where a new account was opened in your name to explain that someone stole your identity and request that the account be closed. The FTC provides a sample letter you can use

to dispute these accounts.

4. Dispute any fraudulent information on your credit report.

If a thief uses your identity to create a new credit card account, for example, it will end up on your credit report. If the imposter doesn’t pay the bills, it can seriously hurt your credit score.

Once you’ve cleared up the situation, remain vigilant. Just because you’ve reported an incident of identity theft, it doesn’t mean it won’t happen again.

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Atlanta’s Miguel Almiron (10) gets his shot on goal saved by FC Dallas’ Walker Zimmerman (25), a Brookwood grad, and goalie Jesse Gonzalez (1) during the first half of Sunday’s match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)

THE ‘D’ IN DALLAS

Brookwood’s Zimmerman has high hopes with MLS, national team

By Collin Huguley Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — Over the course of the past couple of years, Brookwood graduate Walker Zimmerman has become one of the brightest young defenders in Major League Soccer.

Now a fixture in the starting lineup for FC Dallas, the 24-year-old Walker Zimmerman is Zimmerman big and athletic at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, and has started 55 games for Dallas since the beginning of the 2015 season.

And in 2016, Zimmerman helped Dallas to an excellent season.

The team won the Supporters’ Shield and was the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the MLS Cup Playoffs, before falling to the Seattle Sounders, and it also won the Lamar Hunt U.S.

Open Cup earlier in the year.

In 2017, Dallas is right in the playoff mix again and Zimmerman has come into his own as an anchor on the back end. He also has emerged as an intriguing prospect for the U.S. National Team.

“It’s something that I was always hoping would happen and I always thought that it would happen,” Zimmerman said while in town Sunday for a match with Atlanta United.

“I think it was just a matter of time before I took advantage of my opportunities. I’m still not satisfied with where I am.

I want to reach my full potential and get a spot on the U.S. Men’s National Team.”

In February of this year, Zimmerman made his national team debut in a friendly match against Jamaica and showed some promise in that match.

But a hurdle was thrown his way in the summertime and he did not get the chance to build on that performance on the international level.

“I had an injury in the summer and it was at an unfortunate time for me because of the Gold Cup,” Zimmerman said.

“That was a tournament that I hoped to be involved in to get more international games under my belt. But I’m hoping to compete for a spot on that roster come October.”

Even though he just got the one shot in the match against Jamaica, Zimmerman takes pride in his ability to play with the best players in the world and getting a chance to prove himself on the national team.

“You can take confidence in call-ups from the national team and having success in those types of games,” Zimmerman said. “For me, I’m just looking forward to the next one. I know that I am young but I am experienced now. And now I’m looking for more international experience.”

As for now, though, Zimmerman is focused on his play in the MLS. Now in his fifth season with

Dallas after being selected seventh overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, he is working to take on more responsibility with his team given his tenure in the league.

“It is definitely a lot easier to be that leader that you need to be when you have all of those games under your belt,” Zimmerman said. “For me, it is just that you have to have some leadership qualities in you.”

On Sunday, Dallas traveled to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on Atlanta United in the opening match at the new stadium.

The game had high stakes, with both teams sitting in the sixth, and final, playoff spot in their respective conferences heading into the game. Atlanta dominated the contest with an emphatic 3-0 victory.

Regardless of the outcome, Zimmerman is happy with what Atlanta’s new soccer club has done for the sport in his home state.

“Atlanta has always been a

very talented soccer community but you’re seeing a huge difference in the attention that it has been getting,” Zimmerman said. “It is reflective of the crowds that (United) has been drawing to the games.

“And with Atlanta United’s new academy program and state-of-the-art facilities, they can be the premier academy team and try to bring up players. I think it is a great system that they have set up.”

Zimmerman is happy that his home state now has a professional soccer team, but, of course, his unwavering loyalty lies with his group in Dallas.

After the run FC Dallas had in 2016, Zimmerman is confident in his team’s ability to make another run toward an MLS Cup title.

He hopes to not only take part in a championship run but to lead one as well.

“I take it seriously and try to put all of the work on the field for my teammates,” Zimmerman said.

Buford facing plenty of challengers in county defense

By David Friedlander

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If there is one thing the Gwinnett County championship tournament has taught the area’s high school volleyball teams and fans over the years, it’s that winning it a few times will make you a target.

Such is the case for Buford, which will try to defend a string of four straight titles when this year’s county tournament commences Thursday at sites throughout Gwinnett.

“The last three years, we’ve definitely feel like a target,” said Buford coach Hadli Daniels, whose two-time defending state champion (over two different classification) Wolves (14-1), enter this weekend’s tournament on a six-match winning streak. “And we’re Buford, so we’re used to people wanting to take us down.”

As confident as that statement sounds, Daniels and the Wolves know their task at a fifth county title, which would tie Wesleyan for the most since the tournament

since it began in 2007, the depth of the pool of top contenders for the title have grown each year.

Class AAAAAAA stalwarts Mill Creek (22-1) and North Gwinnett (19-4) and Class A-Private power Hebron (27-4) all appear to be in prime position to give Buford a run for its money, while a number of other teams figure to be more than competitive as well.

Wesleyan coach Ted Russell, whose Wolves (12-11) won five of the first six Buford’s Avery Cason and Tatum Shipes look to block Ola’s county tournaments, knows Taylor McBride during last season’s Class AAAAA semifia little bit about the pressure nals. (Photo: David McGregor) Buford is dealing with in began in 2007, won’t be an gone to (three sets). We’ve trying to fend off so many easy one. been pushed, and we’ve had challengers.

Despite her team’s gaudy to work to win those matchBut while the question of record, very little has come es. We do that on purpose. I whether or not Buford can easy against a challenging schedule the most competi- stand up to that task is an schedule that has top Gwintive teams I can find. interesting story line in and nett teams like Mill Creek “(The county tournament of itself, Russell says that the and Hebron Christian, as well will) definitely be more depth of this year’s tournaas tough out-of-county teams competitive this year. We’ve ment beyond the top conlike perennial state powers played Mill Creek and tenders can make this year’s Walton, Harrison, North Hebron already this season. event even more intriguing.

Cobb, Blessed Trinity, Marist I don’t know (much) about “Buford, Mill Creek, and Woodward Academy.

North Gwinnett, but I know North and Hebron are “Even though we’re 14-1, that they’re tough.” probably the four to watch it’s been a tough season so Indeed, while there have in my mind,” Russell said. far,” Daniels said. “At least only been three different “But there are a lot of teams half of our matches have teams win the tournament that fit into that next tier (of

contenders). … It’ll be interesting to see who makes it (from that group) into the Gold Bracket. There’s not a lot of difference between the top teams in the Silver Bracket and the bottom of the Gold Bracket.”

Pool play is scheduled to get underway Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Peachtree Ridge, Meadowcreek, Discovery, Greater Atlanta Christian, Parkview and Mill Creek.

The one difference in the schedule this year is that bracket play will be split up when it commences Saturday, with the championship Gold Bracket to be held at Mountain View and the Silver Bracket taking place at Berkmar.

“We did that to speed things up,” said Russell, who is also the tournament director. “Part of the reason is that we wanted a gym (that could accommodate) four courts, but of the Gwinnett County (Public) Schools gyms are built for three courts. … Plus there’s not a travel component (involved) because everything (in the bracket play seedings) will be decided by Thursday.”

VOLLEYBALL What: Gwinnett County Volleyball Championships When: Thursday (Pool Play) and Saturday (Gold and Silver Brackets) Where: Pool play at Peachtree Ridge, Discovery, Meadowcreek, Greater Atlanta Christian, Parkview, Mill Creek Gold Bracket at Mountain View Silver Bracket at Berkmar Pool assignments: Pool A: Buford, Berkmar, Peachtree Ridge, Archer Pool B: Norcross, Discovery, Collins Hill, Duluth Pool C: Wesleyan, Meadowcreek, Brookwood, Grayson Pool D: GAC, Providence Christian, Hebron Christian, South Gwinnett Pool E: Lanier, Parkview, North Gwinnett, Shiloh Pool F: Dacuia, Mountain View, Mill Creek, Central Gwinnett

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GAC’s Reynolds commits to Hofstra basketball

Greater Atlanta Christian senior Caria Reynolds made her college decision over the weekend.

The 5-foot-11 wing committed to Hofstra after considering a handful of other Division I offers. She chose the Hempstead, N.Y., school, which is on Long Island, over other finalists Georgia State, North Carolina-Asheville, Austin Peay, North Florida and St. Bonaventure.

Reynolds has been a key varsity player throughout her high school career, averaging 9.7 points and 5.9 rebounds last season.

Norcross grad Carter named SEC Player of Week Georgia’s Lorenzo Carter, a Norcross grad, has been named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Bulldogs’ win at No. 24 Notre Dame over the weekend.

Carter led the Bulldog defense in the team’s come-from-behind, 20-19 victory against the Irish. The senior tied for the team’s second most tackles with seven, including a sack, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble on a single play with under two minutes left in the third quarter and Georgia up 17-16.

Carter, who also had a second forced fumble in the game, then pounced on another loose ball with under two minutes left in the game and the Bulldogs leading 20-19 to help clinch the victory. Carter was an anchor to a Georgia defensive unit that limited the Irish to 55 yards on the ground, which was Notre Dame’s lowest output since 2011.

Erassa, a Grayson grad who now runs professionally, was a state track champion in the 1,600-meter run as a junior and senior in high school. He was the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals champion in the 5K, a seven-time NCAA All-American at Oklahoma State and a Big 12 Conference champion in cross country.

Vitoria, a Brookwood grad, was state runner-up in high school twice in the 3,200 and once in cross country. As a runner at Auburn, she was the Southeastern Conference champion in the 10K and a three-time NCAA qualifier.

Hudson is a longtime cross country and track and field coach at Collins Hill. He has won seven county championships, 16 region championships and seven state titles in cross country. In track and field, he has won eight county titles, 12 region championships and four state championships. He has coached eight individual state championship athletes in track and field and five in cross country.

Georgia Force roll past The King’s Academy

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The Georgia Force home school football team finished strong in a 30-0 win over The King’s Academy last Friday.

The Force led 9-0 at halftime before scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter.

The defense posted a shutout behind Luke Cieply (13 tackles, quarterback hurry), Jackson Lee (nine tackles, one for loss), Devon Martin (seven tackles, interception), Jaeden Crownie (five tackles, sack), Kole Reasoner (four tackles, one interception, four passes defensed) and Jonathan Pittman (three tackles, sack).

Crownie also rushed for a team-high 94 yards and a touchdown on just four Mill Creek’s Mullett carries. Kaleb Tuggle and Lee also rushed for scores, and Hunter Barfield threw for commits to USC Upstate Mill Creek senior Zach Mullett has made 101 yards and a TD to Mario Rama. a commitment to the University of South Carolina Upstate men’s golf program.

New England looking for Mullett helped the Hawks to the Class rare road win vs. United AAAAAAA state championship last seaAtlanta United continue a crucial son as a junior. He finished fourth in the stretch of home games today, when the high school state tournament with rounds New England Revolution visit Mercedesof 71 and 76.

Benz Stadium for a battle between two Eastern Conference playoff contenders.

Erassa, Hudson, Vitoria Today’s match will be the second at named to Gwinnett HoF the new stadium. United made their debut The Gwinnett County Cross Country on their new pitch Sunday and put on and Track and Field Hall of Fame has an- a resounding show for the fans in a 3-0 nounced its three latest inductees — Kiwin over FC Dallas. It was the first of six rubel Erassa, Nancy Vitoria and Andrew straight home games for Atlanta, which Hudson. The three will be inducted dursits in sixth place, just above the red line. ing the all-county banquet Nov. 30.

— From staff, wire reports

Finally receives U.S. patent!

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high school football DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Name: Colin Stein School: Archer Position: Linebacker Class: Senior Highlights: Made four tackles and two interceptions, the second in the waning moments to clinch a victory, in a 16-13 win over Mill Creek Coach Andy Dyer’s take: “Obviously, he had two big interceptions, two big tackles, one for a loss. He does his job. He gets mentally prepared every week. He’s got a great personality for the game. I’ve never seen him nervous or uptight. He just enjoys playing with his teammates. Because he’s prepared, he goes out there and has fun.”

Name: Tyler Goodson School: North Gwinnett Position: Running back Class: Junior Highlights: Rushed 22 times for 245 yards and three touchdowns, and also added a 10-yard catch, in the Bulldogs’ 35-14 win over Norcross Coach Bill Stewart’s take: “I would describe the way he ran as passionate, behind a great offensive line performance. His work ethic all week was tremendous, which led to a great performance Friday night.”

DEFENSIVE HONOR ROLL Archer Jadden Knott, 4 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack Jordan Roman, 5 tackles (4 solos), 2 for losses, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry Amos Dahn, 9 tackles (8 solos), 2 for losses, 2 QB hurries Michael Johnson, 4 punts for 38.5-yard average, 1-for-1 FGs, 1-for-2 PATs Central Gwinnett Eric Walker, 10 tackles, 1 interception A.J. Harris, 8 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack Tony Johnson, 6 tackles, 2 sacks Tomantra Carter, 8 tackles, 2 for losses Kevon Blackwood, 13 tackles Collins Hill Jomier Augustine, 14 tackles, 1 sack Peyton Woulard, 9 tackles, 3 pass breakups Jared Bartlett, 10 tackles, 1 QB pressure Darius Penton, 7 tackles, 2 pass breakups, 90 percent grade Dacula Landen Berlin, 6 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 94 percent blocking grade, 15 rushing yards on offense Michael Burrell, 4 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 1 interception Shaah Cooper, 8 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 QB hurries Victor Micah, 5 tackles, 1 sack, 3 QB hurries Jalen Perry, 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 3 rushes for 24 yards, TD, 2 catches for 31 yards on offense, 3 punt returns for 38 yards GAC Trey Morrison, 6 tackles, TD catch on offense Robby Fowler, 4 tackles, rushing TD on offense Hebron Micah Hardin, 5 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack, 1 pass breakup Jackson Rhodes, 4 tackles, 3 for losses, 1 1/2 sacks Lanier Terran Grant, 10 tackles (7 solos), 3 for losses, 2 sacks Erick Turner, 13 tackles (11 solos), 1 for loss, 1 sack Malik Johnson, 16 tackles Kameron Brown, 15 tackles (10 solos), 3 for losses, 1 sack Meadowcreek Quvella Calhoun, 6 tackles, 3 sacks Alonzo Howard, 70-yard interception return Will Simmons, 11 tackles Mill Creek Shaka Heyward, 11 tackles (7 solos), 1 caused turnover, 1 interception for TD, 1 pass breakup Jacob Allen, 12 tackles (8 solos) Trey Turner, 8 tackles (7 solos), 1 for loss Matt Campbell, 43.4 punting average, 2 punts inside 20yard line North Gwinnett Jared Ivey, 5 tackles, 2 for losses, 1 QB hurry Jayden McDonald, 7 tackles (6 solos), 1 interception, 1 sack Nick Pucciarello, 7 tackles, 1 for loss Knox Denning, 3 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries D’Armani Ridley, 3 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup Wesleyan Sam Dudley, 4 tackles, 1 for loss Daniel O’Sullivan, 7 tackles, 1 for loss Evan Fleming, 4 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack, 1 caused fumble

OFFENSIVE HONOR ROLL Archer Keegan Strickland, 15 rushes for 131 yards, TD, 2 catches for 36 yards Samadje Banks, 15 rushes for 76 yards Braylen Weems, 2 catches for 46 yards Christian Johnstone, 100 percent grade on deep snaps Central Gwinnett Jarren Williams, 25 of 40 passing for 277 yards, 2 TDs, 11 rushes for 17 yards, TD Jallah Zeze, 7 catches for 100 yards Khmari Thompson, 8 catches for 59 yards, TD Kaleb Pierce, 2 catches for 59 yards, TD Collins Hill Jon-Michael Findlay, 10 of 16 passing for 143 yards, 9 rushes for 58 yards, TD Evan Anderson, 17 rushes for 102 yards, 2 catches for 96 yards, 86-yard TD catch Justin Daughtry, 10 catches for 65 yards, 10-yard run Cody Hutchison, 85 percent blocking grade, 3 pancake blocks Dacula Riley Adcock, 94 percent blocking grade Shayne Buckingham, 8 of 12 passing for 133 yards, 20 rushing yards Caleb Keith, 13 rushes for 72 yards Kenny Severe, 4 catches for 84 yards Will Stovall, 19 rushes for 115 yards GAC Jake Floyd, 6 catches for 104 yards Josh Rose, 173 passing yards Jackson Hardy, TD pass Ford Roberts, high blocking grade Sean Henderson, 3 FGs, 3 touchbacks on kickoffs, 42-yard punting average Hebron Chandler Lewis, 20 rushes for 140 yards, 3 TDs, 12-yard catch Troy Allen, 3 of 6 passing for 74 yards, 3 rushes for 73 yards, TD Will Warbington, 2 catches for 62 yards, TD, 2 tackles, 1 interception for TD Carson Foraker, 92 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks Lanier Chris Lockett, 2 catches for 65 yards, TD Meadowcreek Chauncey Williams, 186 rushing yards, 2 TDs Jeremiah Caldwell, 75-yard touchdown catch North Gwinnett Will Hunter, 84 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks, 10-yard catch Warren Ericson, 86 percent blocking grade, 4 pancake blocks Will Hamilton, 85 percent blocking grade, 2 pancake blocks Devin Crosby, 10 rushes for 55 yards, TD Honor roll players are nominated by their coaches. To be included, coaches are asked to email their nominations to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com by noon on Monday.

Coaches adjusting to short week Three practice days lost due to hurricane

weather from Hurricane Irma passing through.

Gwinnett County Public Schools also called off school today, so another day of practice is off for

By Will Hammock those schools.

It’s made for an interestwill.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com ing work week for local football coaches, whose When Andy Dyer anpractice and game-planswered his phone Monday, ning schedule is pretty full the Archer head football on a normal week. Now coach made a joke to they have to squeeze all the caller, Norcross head their efforts into one day coach Keith Maloof. on the field before playing “I’ve got to call you Friday. back,” Dyer said. “We just “You’ve got to be able to finished practicing.” deal with it and you’ve got The two coaches, to be able to make adjustwhose teams play Friments,” Maloof said of the day night, got a good missed practices. “Obvilaugh from the exchange ously it takes you out of because Archer, like your routine. A lot of it is Norcross and the rest of how the kids handle themGwinnett’s football teams, selves. Are they watching didn’t practice Monday film? Are they out running or Tuesday, with school on their own like we’ve being canceled and foul asked them to do instead of

laying around? If they’re laying around, we’re in trouble.”

Cramming in the onfield work this week will be difficult, but advances in breaking down game video make life easier when practices are lost.

Gwinnett teams use Hudl to post video footage online so players could use the first three days of the week to study their opponents.

“We always try to be super organized and this is forcing us to be really super organized, just so we don’t overload our kids,” Dyer said. “It doesn’t matter what coaches know.

It’s all about what the kids know and understand.

We’ve got to make sure they’re comfortable with a short week.

“We’re doing the best we can through Hudl, just

communicating game plan and making sure they’re watching film and making sure they’re watching the things we want them to watch on film.”

The lost practices came at the most convenient time for the 10 Gwinnett schools who have a bye week. However, the other 14 schools will face a busy Thursday to get ready for Friday.

Fortunately, most of their opponents are in the same situation.

“We’ll do our best to get ready by Friday night,” Dacula head coach Tommy Jones said. “We tell (the players) to stay tuned and watch as much film as they possibly can.

“There’s not a lot they can do outside but obviously we want them to be somewhat active and move around.”

REGION FOOTBALL STANDINGS Region 8-AAAAAAA Region Overall This week 0-0 3-0 Norcross 0-0 3-0 Bye 0-0 3-0 at Lowndes 0-0 1-2 at Fitzgerald 0-0 1-3 Bye 0-0 0-3 at Mountain View Region 7-AAAAAAA School Region Overall This week Meadowcreek 0-0 3-0 Lithonia Central Gwinnett 0-0 3-1 Bye Parkview 0-0 2-1 Tift County Brookwood 0-0 1-2 Colquitt County Lakeside 0-0 1-2 at Miller Grove Norcross 0-0 1-2 at Archer Berkmar 0-0 0-3 Pebblebrook Region 6-AAAAAAA School Region Overall This week Mountain View 0-0 3-0 Shiloh Mill Creek 0-0 3-1 Bye North Gwinnett 0-0 3-1 Bye Collins Hill 0-0 2-2 Bye Duluth 0-0 1-2 at Forsyth Central Discovery 0-0 1-3 Bye Peachtree Ridge 0-0 0-4 Bye Region 8-AAAAAA School Region Overall This week Winder-Barrow 0-0 3-0 at Loganville Apalachee 0-0 1-2 at Walnut Grove Dacula 0-0 1-2 at West Forsyth Gainesville 0-0 1-2 Bye Habersham 0-0 1-2 Stephens County Lanier 0-0 1-2 at Lambert Region 8-AAAAA School Region Overall This week Cedar Shoals 0-0 3-0 at Oconee County Flowery Branch 0-0 3-0 at Jefferson Buford 0-0 2-0 South Pointe (S.C.) Clarke Central 0-0 2-1 at North Oconee Loganville 0-0 0-3 Winder-Barrow Walnut Grove 0-0 0-3 Apalachee Johnson 0-0 0-4 Bye Region 7-AAA School Region Overall This week Union County 0-0 3-0 Banks County Dawson County 0-0 2-0 West Hall East Hall 0-0 2-1 at Jackson County GAC 0-0 2-1 at St. Pius Fannin County 0-0 1-2 Andrews (N.C.) Lumpkin County 0-0 0-3 at Chestatee North Hall 0-0 0-3 White County Region 8-A School Region Overall This week Prince Avenue 3-0 4-0 Bye Athens Academy 2-0 3-0 Bye Commerce 2-0 3-0 Bye George Walton 2-0 3-0 Bye Hebron 1-1 2-1 Bye Providence 1-1 1-2 Bye Athens Christian 0-2 1-2 Bye Lakeview 0-2 1-2 Bye Towns County 0-2 1-2 at Riverside Riverside Military 0-3 0-3 Towns County Region 5-A School Region Overall This week ELCA 0-0 4-0 at Holy Innocents’ Mount Vernon 0-0 3-0 at Temple Wesleyan 0-0 3-1 Our Lady of Mercy Strong Rock 0-0 2-2 at Landmark Holy Innocents’ 0-0 1-2 ELCA Our Lady of Mercy 0-0 1-2 at Wesleyan Landmark 0-0 0-4 Strong Rock School Archer Grayson Newton Rockdale South Gwinnett Shiloh

Central, Mountain View touchdowns this month raise money for St. Jude participated last year and raised more than $100,000 Football teams that for St. Jude. High schools involved launch Pledge aren’t playing Central It campaigns where their Gwinnett and Mountain fans can pledge donations View this month should be happy when those two for each TD scored.

Central’s remaining high school programs roll games this month are up the touchdowns.

Sept. 22 against Norcross Both Central and Mountain View have part- and Sept. 29 against Lakeside-DeKalb. Mountain nered with Pledge It and View’s games are Friday CBS property MaxPreps vs. Shiloh, Sept. 22, vs. for Touchdowns Against Cancer, a project aimed to North Gwinnett and Sept.

29 vs. Duluth. unite football teams naOther Georgia high tionally in a fight against schools participating in the childhood cancer. program are Columbus, Every touchdown Greenbrier, Grovetown, scored by Central and Pelham, Southwest GeorMountain View the gia Academy, St. Francis, remainder of September, West Laurens and Westwhich is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, will side-Macon.

For more information directly benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- or to get involved, go to pital. More than 200 high www.touchdownsagainstschools across the country cancer.com.

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NASCAR NOTES

Good showing at Richmond not enough for Earnhardt

By Don Coble

on his retirement.

Although he finished 13th at Richmond, he was Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a pleased with the way his fast car, great pit stops and No. 88 Hendrick Motorsa flawless night behind the ports team performed. wheel Saturday night at the “The guys stepped up, Richmond International every one of them were Raceway, but it was far too more vocal, worked really little and far too late to be hard,” he said. “Had a great part of the Chase for the car. That’s the way we Championship. should have run all year.

The Monster Energy “It was a fun night, NASCAR Cup Series will though. It was great to run start its playoffs Sunwith the leaders, run up day and will be without front. We haven’t done that its most popular driver. in a long time.”

Instead of a championship, A slow start to the season Earnhardt now will spend put Earnhardt in a must-win the next 10 races focusing situation to make the Chase Staff Correspondent

for the past couple months.

When he failed last Saturday in his final regularseason race, he reached out to his legions of fans.

“Apologize to our fans we’re even in this situation we’re in (Saturday). We believe in ourselves, and we should have been locked in before we got here,” he said. “But wasn’t a great season performance‑wise, but we got 10 to go. (Richmond) showed us that we can certainly run well if we work hard.

“So we’ll see if we can get a few more good runs.

Maybe a win, you never

know. Never know, you just got to keep going. Talladega is the racetrack that anybody can win at. We’ll keep plugging away and see if we can’t have some fun before the end of this season.”

weeks. The team said several weeks ago it was trying to secure sponsorship for Kurt Busch’s car, so that leaves Danica Patrick as the odd-driver-out. She confirmed her exit with a Facebook post Tuesday.

Smithfield moves to Likely candidates Stewart-Haas Racing include free agents Matt As expected, Smithfield Kenseth and Kasey Kahne.

Foods moved its financial Car owner Tony Stewart support from Richard Petty hasn’t hired developmental Motorsports’ No. 43 to drivers for his Cup cars.

Stewart-Haas Racing, and He favors drivers who’ve the deal includes a new proven they can win imdriver for 2018. mediately.

SHR is expected to The sponsor switch announce its new driver leaves RPM without a lineup in the next few primary sponsor. The team

also dropped Aric Almirola as its driver after reportedly trying to convince Smithfield to extend its deal by offering to replace him with Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr.

NASCAR tracks mostly escape Irma’s wrath While both Florida speedways reported minimal damage from Hurricane Irma, the Homestead-Miami Speedway and Daytona International Speedway all were spared the brunt of the monstrous storm.

Daytona opened its doors to first responders and electric company crews.

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Prep Schedule SOFTBALL

Today

4:30 p.m. — Discovery at Berkmar 5 p.m. — Wesleyan at Peachtree Ridge 5:30 p.m. — Duluth at Dacula 6 p.m. — Grayson at Brookwood 6:30 p.m. — Loganville at Parkview Thursday 4:45 p.m. — Hebron at Towns Co. 5 p.m. — Central at Discovery 5 p.m. — Duluth at Peachtree Ridge 5:30 p.m. — East Hall at GAC 6 p.m. — Archer at Shiloh 6 p.m. — Clarke Central at Buford 6 p.m. — Grayson at Newton 6 p.m. — Mountain View at Mill Creek 6 p.m. — North at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — Winder-Barrow at Lanier 6:15 p.m. — Rockdale at South

VOLLEYBALL

• Gwinnett County Finals at Mountain View Friday

FOOTBALL

7:30 p.m. — Colquitt County at Brookwood 7:30 p.m. — Dacula at West Forsyth 7:30 p.m. — Duluth at Forsyth Central 7:30 p.m. — GAC at St. Pius 7:30 p.m. — Lanier at Lambert 7:30 p.m. — Lithonia at Meadowcreek 7:30 p.m. — Norcross at Archer 7:30 p.m. — Our Lady of Mercy at Wesleyan 7:30 p.m. — Pebblebrook at Berkmar 7:30 p.m. — Shiloh at Mountain View 7:30 p.m. — South Pointe (S.C.) at Buford 7:30 p.m. — Tift County at Parkview

SOFTBALL

• Wesleyan in SCORE Tournament 4 p.m. — Brookwood vs. Cambridge at Lions Club Park 6 p.m. — Archer vs. Hillgrove at Lions Club Park 6 p.m. — North vs. Cambridge at Lions Club Park 8 p.m. — Brookwood vs. Walnut Grove at Lions Club Park 8 p.m. — North vs. Archer at Lions Club Park

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Forwards Jacobs, Witala both have AHL experience

DULUTH — The Atlanta Gladiators inked forwards Colin Jacobs and Chase Witala, announcing the signings Tuesday.

Jacobs, 24, was on pace for a career year last season with the Gladiators before a shoulder injury ended his season early. He had 10 points in 12 games for Atlanta.

Jacobs spent the previous three seasons with Elmira. In 123 career games with the Jackals, the Coppell, Texas, native put up 47 total points. Drafted in 2011 by the Buffalo Sabres in the fourth round, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound forward has spent time in each of the first four seasons with the AHL’s Rochester Americans. Jacobs has tallied seven points in 46 career AHL games.

“It’s hard to say how things would have played out if I stayed healthy last season after an optimistic start,” Jacobs said. “I was able to learn a lot from not

Atlanta Gladiators forward Colin Jacobs (28) fires a shot from the point with Greenville’s Justin DeSilva (24) defending during a game Nov. 30 at Infinite Energy Arena.

(Photo: Amanda Hertel)

playing and watching from up top, picking up on certain areas of the game that I maybe didn’t see from ice level.

“I want to take that and add it to the confidence I have from the success I managed to start last year and build off that moving forward this season.”

Witala, 22, joins the Gladiators coming off a contract with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies last season.

The Prince George, British Columbia, native spent the 2016-17 campaign in the ECHL for the Orlando

Solar Bears where he had 19 points in 46 games. The 6-foot, 174-pound forward had two points in three AHL games for Toronto at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Prior to turning pro, Witala racked up 239 points in 302 games in the Western Hockey League over five seasons for his hometown Prince George Cougars. The 120 goals scored by Witala as a Cougar stands as the most alltime in franchise history.

The major junior standout set career highs with 40 goals and 79 points in 71

games in his final WHL season, while serving as the team’s alternate captain.

“Looking over all my options this summer I felt Atlanta was the best fit for me to succeed as a player,” Witala said. “I want to get better every day on and off the ice and want to do it for an organization I’ve heard nothing but great things about.”

The Gladiators’ 15th anniversary season opens Oct. 13 in Florida. The home opener, also against Florida, is Oct. 20 at the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth.

Bears let some air out of Atlanta offense

The Home Teams Green Bay at Detroit Sept. 17, 1 p.m. Sept. 17, 1 p.m.

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Gladiators add scoring punch

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one pass in the second half.

Jones, who was recovFLOWERY BRANCH, ering from foot surgery, — Like most of the offens- played only eight snaps in es around the league, the the exhibition season.

Atlanta Falcons were not “We got a lot of things clicking on all cylinders to to clean up,” Jones said. open the 2017 season.

“We got what we set out After leading the league for, and that was a ‘W.’” in scoring at 34 points a The timing appeared to game in 2016, they scored be off at times in the passonly 23 in a victory over ing attack. the Chicago Bears.

“We just have to continue It appeared that new to keep working in-game,” offensive coordinator Steve Jones said. “Just getting Sarkisian is still trying to better. They did a great job figure out how to use his on defense, early on limitmain offensive weapon, ing us early in the game not wide receiver Julio Jones, giving up explosive plays. who caught four of five tar- We got to continue to work gets for 66 yards and only on us, and when those plays

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present themselves, we got to hit those plays.”

Jones doesn’t believe that timing is a long-term issue for the offense.

“It’s not that hard,” Jones said.

Jones helped to power the Falcons to the Super Bowl last season with Kyle Shanahan as the offensive coordinator. Shanahan left to become San Francisco’s head coach.

“Last year was last year,” Jones said. “We just have to go back in there and get to work. We need to put our heads down and continue to keep working. Last year was last year. This is

the 2017 Falcons football team. We got to build our own legacy this year.”

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is confident that Sarkisian will figure out how to unleash Jones.

“There’s always unique stuff that goes to him,” Quinn said. “I’m sure there will be plenty of other games where he is going to get a lot of targets.”

Quarterback Matt Ryan, the league’s reigning most valuable player, is not overly concerned.

“Like always, there’s going to be help over the top of Julio, they account for where’s he’s at,” Ryan said.

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7 p.m. — Atlanta at Washington FSSE 10 p.m. — L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco ESPN

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2:30 p.m. — UEFA Champions League Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Borussia Dortmund. FS1 7 p.m. — MLS New England at Atlanta United FSSO

Sports Calendar

GOLF

Nov. 20: The 11th annual Brookwood Bronco Baseball Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held at Summit Chase Country Club. Registration and breakfast begin at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and awards and dinner at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $150 per player or $500 per foursome. Sponsorships also are available. For more information or to register, go to www.broncobaseball.

org.

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LACROSSE

Ongoing through Nov. 1: The Gwinnett Lacrosse Academy is accepting registration for its winter indoor league at the Silverbacks facility in Suwanee. Games are Sunday afternoons in November, December and January. Boys and girls divisions will be featured for first- through eighth-graders. For more information, go to www.gwinnettlacrosseacademy.com.

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• Will Hammock, Sports Editor: will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com • Christine Troyke, Staff Writer: christine.troyke@gwinnettdailypost.com • David Friedlander, Staff Writer: david.friedlander@gwinnettdailypost.com • Scott Smith, Senior Correspondent: scott.smith@gwinnettdailypost.com • To report scores, call 770-339-5850

LIVE SCORING friday football Sign up at twitter.com and follow gdpfootball. You’ll get Gwinnett football scoring updates and key game stats every Friday night as well as breaking news during the week.

OPEN HOUSE September 16 and October 21 Reserve your space for one of these dates at

www.ggc.edu/OpenHouse Open House includes: • Campus tours • Student housing tours • Lunch with faculty and current students Breakout sessions include: Admissions, financial aid, GGC majors, campus life and a Spanish information session.

Georgia Gwinnett College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia Gwinnett College.

A four-year, bachelor degree-granting unit of the University System of Georgia.

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GWINNETT FOOTBALL LEAGUE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK, 2B Peachtree Ridge’s Christian Lanzaron (8) kicks off during Saturday’s 8-year-old GFL game at Duncan Creek Park in Buford. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

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Why Do I Hear, But Not Understand?

Cambridge University Study Reveals Key Answer

Mill Creek’s Myles Baugham (31) finds an opening during Saturday’s 7-year-old GFL game at Duncan Creek Park in Buford. For more GFL photos, go to www.gwinnettprepsports.com. (Photo: Karl L. Moore) Parkview 10-year-old: Zachary Manning Peachtree Ridge 7-year-old NL South: Jaston Slaughter 8-year-old NL South: Jude Pruitt 9-year-old AL South: Alexander Clarey 9-year-old NL North: Jordan Miller 10-year-old NL South: Jayden Berry 10-year-old AL South: Kobe West 11-year-old NL North: Jamir Imuzai 12-year-old NL North: Jordan Ghant 12-year-old NL South: A.J. Bonds Eighth grade Division I: De’Nylon Morrissette Eighth grade Division II: Shaun Williams Shiloh 7-year-old: Ahmari Hams 9-year-old: Kameron Ghant South Gwinnett 9-year-old: Michael Williams III 10-year-old: Eric Ramey III 12-year-old: Jeremiah Harden Eighth grade: Joshua Harden CHEERLEADING Archer Second grade: Bradlei Blackmon Fifth grade: Audrey Fiene Buford First grade: Hannah Wilborn Third grade: Jaslene Domin-

guez-Sanchez Third grade: Kennedy Townsend Fourth grade: Callie Sweatman Fifth grade: Jayla King Fifth grade: Annabeth Adams Seventh grade: Shelby Gowen Seventh grade: Stephanie Fagan Eighth grade: Alexia Guckert Duluth Second grade: Zariah Marenah Third grade: Kennedy Jackson Fifth grade: Madison Jones Seventh grade: Fallin Stout Lanier First/second grade: Nasiah Henson Third grade: Ella Cowan Fourth grade: Madison Patrick Fifth grade: Abby Ledford Sixth grade: Rykeria Taylor Seventh grade: Karen McFarlane Eighth grade: Jenna Vick North Gwinnett Second grade: Presley Steger Fourth grade: Jayln Agnew Sixth grade: Auri West South Gwinnett First/second grade: Malayna Richburg Third grade: Aicha Fade Fourth grade: Ailyn Maldonado Sixth grade: Diamond Stewart Eighth grade: Jamillah Halbig-Ngoyi

Until recently, there was no practical way to identify dead regions of hearing cells in the ear. However, a new British-developed procedure using standard test equipment now allows for identification of dead hearing cell regions. The study suggests that the presence or absence of dead regions may have serious implications in the fitting of hearing aids.

This research reveals that amplifying dead cells is a mistake which will result in poorer speech understanding in noise. A new type of digitally programmable microcircuit is now being released from Optimal Hearing Systems that can be programmed to bypass the dead cells. As a result, the patient’s usable hearing cells receive amplification, thereby improving speech understanding in noise.

“We are employing a like method in our diagnostic sound booths using a

sound field speech in noise procedure,” said Dr. Gabriel Pitt of Optimal Hearing Systems.

“This test simulates hearing in a noisy crowd. We are able to determine maximum speech understanding by frequency shaping this new hearing aid.”

The results have been amazing. For the first time, a patient is able to actually realize the exact percentage of speech understanding improvement in noisy listening environments.

These new products come in all shell sizes, including the smallest digital models, with prices starting as low as $995.

During its release, Optimal Hearing is offering this new frequency-shaping hearing instrument on a 30-day satisfaction trial. “Your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed,” Dr. Pitt said.

Call the Optimal Hearing office closest to you for a free, no-obligation appointment.

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The Gwinnett Football League’s players and cheerleaders of the week (athletes were selected by his or her coach): FOOTBALL Archer 7-year-old AL South: Robbie Dunn 9-year-old AL North: Dylan McCoy Buford 7-year-old NL South: Jeremiah Coger 8-year-old NL North: Eli Williams 8-year-old NL South: Christopher Gray 9-year-old NL North: Mason Litt 10-year-old NL North: Qua Grant 11-year-old NL North: Jack Stanton Collins Hill 6-year-old: Liam Frizzell 8-year-old: Lester Allen Jr. 10-year-old: Jeremy Henry 12-year-old: Jayden Davis Dacula 9-year-old: Leonard Jenkins Duluth 6/7-year-old: Bryson Jones 8-year-old: Terrell Killings 10-year-old: Xavion Martin 12-year-old: Daniel Diaz Lanier 7-year-old: A’marion Thompson 8-year-old: Carzell Johnson 9-year-old: Mike Castro 10-year-old: Tojuan Peyton Jr. 11-year-old: Tyler Ramos 12-year-old: Benjamin Claypole Eighth grade: Anthony Ramos Lawrenceville 7-year-old: Josh Hammonds 8-year-old: Chase Walker 9-year-old: Brandon Novak 11-year-old: Davea Hardy 12-year-old: Tevin Smith Eighth grade: Malik Molette Loganville 11-year-old: Matthew Kilgore Norcross 9-year-old: Chase Huff 10-year-old: Jahsaun Clarke 11-year-old: Michael Straughter 12-year-old: Charlie Hammock Eighth grade: Devin Edwards North Gwinnett 9-year-old: Andrew Gist Eighth grade Division I: Zion Mickens Eighth grade Division II: Tom Wilmont

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LAWRENCEVILLE

LOGANVILLE

1755 N Brown Rd., Ste. 200

4402 Lawrenceville Rd., Ste. 225

(Duluth)

504627-1

507807-1

678-389-7877 We accept most insurances. We Service All Makes and Models and Offer Audiometric Screenings and Video Ear Inspections.

Visit us at www.optimalhearing.com

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Heavy Duty Wrecker Driver Large towing company hiring experienced heavy duty wrecker drivers.

Must have good driving record and current CDL license.

Top pay.

Contact John Patton Office: 770-963-5816 Cell: 678-414-5265

RECORDS AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN Police Department is hiring a FT Records and Evidence Technician @ 16.92 hour, with full benefits.

Clerical experience required, strong organizational skills/ customer service skills, can work independently. Details on www.suwanee. com. Mail Police Application/resume to City of Suwanee HR, 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024 or Fax 678-546-2120.

E/O/E; DFW

ROOF REPAIR • Great Pay • Must Speak English Call Tommy, 770-294-3848

Teaching Fellowship The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship recruits and prepares the nation’s best and brightest recent graduates and career changers with STEM backgrounds to teach in secondary science and math classrooms.

The Fellowship includes admission into a master’s degree program at Georgia State University or Mercer University, stipend of $30,000, teacher certification, and ongoing mentoring.

All Fellows spend one full school year in extensive preparation for teaching in a highneed urban or rural secondary school prior to becoming teachersof-record. Once Fellows are certified teachers at the end of the first year of graduate school, they obtain salaried employment in highneed schools and must commit to teaching in this setting for 3 years.

Apply at WOODROW. ORG/STEM by January 31, 2018.

HOUSES FOR SALE

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

FITNESS/HEALTH/ SPORTING GOODS

LOGANVILLE GA 30052 6030 SANDY CREEK

EATONTON, GA 31024 210 RIVER LAKE DR.

OXYGEN-ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. No tanks to refill. No Deliveries.

The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved!

FREE info kit: 877-925-6492

4 Bedroom/3.5 Bath Beautiful Cape Cod with wrap around front porch.

Entry opens to spacious fireside Family room.

Kitchen with hardwood flooring, appliances, breakfast bar & breakfast area.

Separate den with fireplace wired for surround sound.

Includes finished basement on 1.87 acre lot. $299,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

LAKE OCONEE! Beautiful Shaded Lake Lot With Hardwoods and Great View of Lake Oconee.

EHO • $240,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com MOUNTAIN PROPERTY FOR SALE

STAIRLIFTS ACORN STAIRLIFTS. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time--$250 Off Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & Save. Please call 1-877-768-2480 for FREE DVD and brochure.

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

FURNITURE FOR SALE One very nice king size bedroom suite $650, dining room suite $500, Davis oak round table $295. 770-483-3347

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR SALE

ASHEVILLE, NC 3.1 Acre MountainTop w/Layered Long Range Views! Amazing 500ft. on cold Stream, steps to Park Land, Sub-dividable w/easy Access & Paved Roads. Must Go Price $16,000!

Call 828-202-1664 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE TWO CEMETERY LOTS Green Meadow Memorial Gardens Conyers. $3,000 for both. 678-635-0342 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

GRAYSON, GA 30017 428 Townsend Street GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

STUNNING TOWN HOME COMMUNITY 24 Hour Notice To Show.

Beautiful, gated 55+ community of upscale homes located in the heart of Grayson.

Meticulously maintained all brick home has all the bells & whistles. Gorgeous 4 Bedroom/3.5 Bath Town-Home is beautifully decorated.

Kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops. $295,000. EHO. Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

FOREST REMODELING, INC. •Finished Basements •Bathroom Remodeling •Kitchen Remodeling •Custom Cabinets •Room Additions •Garages/Carports •Screened Porches •Custom Decks •Siding All Types Call John

770-962-2071 Credit Cards Accepted

MUSCADINES

UNDER CONTRACT! HUD Case # 101-972903 Elegant 2-Story Traditional Home On Level Lot. • 2 Story Foyer Entrance • Hardwoods.

• Separate Formal Living & Dining Room Area.

• Spacious Kitchen Has All Appliances.

FHA Insured w/Escrow. $177,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

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

Starting @ $950/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots.

770-513-3151 COMMERCIAL RENTALS LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 4665 Atlanta Highway

135 VINES

BOTH COLORS $6 A GALLON YOU PICK ONLY Call Ahead at 770-267-0443 For Safety Reasons No Children Under 10 Allowed In Vineyards.

MISC. FOR SALE PESTICIDES KILL ROACHESGUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets or Spray. Odorless, Long Lasting, Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com. Try Harris Bed Bug Killers Too! WANT TO BUY

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

HOUSES FOR SALE GRAYSON, GA 30017 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE

LAND FOR SALE: BARROW COUNTY, Bear Creek Farm 56.5 AC / 80% fenced open pasture 2 creeks. Upland and bottoms. You want livestock? This is it!!!

Co. Rd divides the property. Public water.

Asking $8,950/per acre. Contact J.R. Smith with Southern Land Exchange, (Cell) 706-207-0152 / (Office) 706.549.5050

Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

GARAGE SALES DULUTH Riverbrooke Subdivision Neighborhood Garage Sale Duluth - Peachtree Industrial Blvd and Rogers Bridge Rd Saturday, September 16th from 9 am - 3:30 pm (Rain date – Sunday, September 17th)

R12 FREON WANTED

312-291-9169 EMAIL: SELL@REFRIGERANT FINDERS.COM

MONROE, GA 30656

1155 Jim Daws Rd.

LOGANVILLE - Garage Sale Fri. 9/15 & Sat. 9/16, 9-2. 986 Mason Lee Ave. Bookcases, furn., freezer, porcelain dolls, dishes, hshld., oil paintings & much more!

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

M&M Lawn Maintenance All Types of Yard Work * Lawns starting at $30 CALL

770-780-9786 MOVING/HAULING MOVING OUT OF STATE? We Will Match or Beat Any Price Guaranteed! Prices Start at Only $799.

Quality Moving Companies Only.

CALL Long Distance Movers for FREE Quote 1-844-723-7615.

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

PAINTING

J&J PAINTING OF GEORGIA • Trusted • Family Owned • 20+years of Experience • Fully Licensed and Insured • A+BBB Rating

COME IN, RELAX AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COMPLIMENTARY WAX FOR FIRST-TIME GUEST. WOMEN FREE Bikini Line, Eyebrow or Underarm to leave you silky smooth.

Upgrade to a Bikini Brazilian at 50% off.

MEN FREE Eyebrow, Ear or nose to spruce you up.

HOUSES STARTING AT $89 • Roof Cleaning • Black streaks removed from roof • Mold & Mildew removed from homes • Drives-WalkwaysPatios-Decks cleaned/sealed • Gutters cleaned For a FREE Estimate

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587 Established 1989

Refer your friends, earn their never ending appreciation.. and ours! Earn $10 towards your next visit for every friend you refer. Just five friends and that means $50 in products or services for you!

So what are you waiting for?

Text your friends & share the news!

European Wax Center is here to take care of you!

770-715-5322 FREE ESTIMATES jandjpaintingofga.com

LINERS

PETS/LIVESTOCK

DOGS BLACK LAB MIX Female. Spayed, all shots up to date. Very good disposition, about 8 mos. old. Weight about 40 lbs. $100.

Call 770-972-2376

KITTENS: LONG HAIRED TABBIES, grey, 8 weeks old.

Lawrenceville/Suwanee area. 770-369-3909 ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Monday 3 pm Thursday 3 pm Friday 11:30 am

PERSONAL STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment.

888-497-5176

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VEHICLES

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, 2001 Clean, great running Suburban LS1500, 4X4. 100,900 miles, one owner, service records, new tires & battery, DVD player. $8500. Call for details.

770-617-0060.

HONDA ACCORD EVXL (TOP MODEL), 2008: 4 door, white, tan interior, only 32,000 miles, new tires, minor passenger door panel damage, otherwise clean. Cash Only. No Checks.

Covington. $8,900.

770-786-9233

PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Friday 3 pm Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm

To place a Classified ad please call

APPLIANCES

MOTIVATED SELLER! Great 37.132 Tract Acre Zoned A-2 with hardwoods and pines.

Perfect for livestock, hunting, farming or build your dream home. $242,000. EHO. Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

LICENSED

PRESSURE WASHING

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

WWW.SELL@ REFRIGERANT FINDERS.COM

Group Garage Sale 3993 John’s St., NW

LEASE/PURCHASE AVAILABLE! Beautiful 2 Story with Massive Space and Extensive Moldings and Trim.

Sits On Full Unfinished Basement. 5BR/4.5BA. A Must See! $415,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

Delivered & Dumped

POWER WASHING

GWINNETT

CERTIFIED BUYER WILL PICKUP and Pay CASH for Cylinders and Cases of Cans.

LILBURN @ PLSNT HILL/BHS GREAT PRICES! Fri & Sat 9/15-9/16 8:30am–3:00pm

1/2 Cord - $100 1 Cord - $190

PERSONAL CARE

678-654-8329

506375-1

AVIATION New Year. New CareerAVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and othersGet hands on training for FAA certification.

Financial aid if qualified.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)564-9634 www.FixJets.com

PERFECT FOR ESTATE HOME! 0 DROWNING CREEK RD. Gorgeous +/- 15.87 Acre Tract With 694 Feet Of Road Frontage Zoned RA200 $350,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

Summer Seasoned

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

7 DAYS A WEEK Senior Citizen Discount - Insured 20years Experience

ADOPT A PET

SUITE 200 Available October 1st Suite 2 is 1261 Sq. Ft. $1,839 Per Month $473.00 CAM Fee Additional Per Month.

Expert Take Downs √ 20Years Experience √ Insured √ Free Estimates √ Stump Grinding

Oak BRYAN’S TREE & HANDYMAN SERVICES • Total Tree Removal • Plant Trees • Plant Shrubs • Shrub Removal • Bobcat Work • Dump Truck Work • Grass Planting • Gutters • Storm Drains • Pressure Washing • Painting • Roofing Repairs • Wood Repairs • Driveway Repairs

DACULA, GA 30019 COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE

COUNTRY BOY TREE REMOVAL

Bucket Truck

LAWN & GARDEN

SNELLVILLE, GA 30039 4031 CAMARON WAY

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

TRAINING/ SCHOOLS

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

SERVICES

MOTIVATED SELLER!

770-236-9988

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