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Gone, not forgotten Retired Air Force col.

McNair dies at 93; visitation on Tuesday

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Over the course of World War II, Nimrod “Mac” McNair crossed paths with some key figures in the war, if not in world history.

He almost got to ask the future queen of England for a dance at a USO gathering in England. He got Gen. George Patton to pose for a photo and later had breakfast with him.

Minutes after getting Patton to pose for a picture, British Prime Minister Nimrod “Mac” McNair Winston Churchill pulled up in a car and the pilot from Tuscaloosa, Ala., got a photo of him as well.

And then he flew the head of the German Luftwaffe, Hermann Goring, to his trial at Nuremberg.

“He was like the Forest Gump of the air force because all sorts of interesting things happened to him,” his wife, Delysia McNair, told the Daily Post.

McNair’s military career and his life after he left the service are being remembered this week after he diedin Stone Mountain on Tuesday. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home, 3705 U.S. Highway 78 in Snellville.

A private graveside military funeral will be held afterward at North Georgia National Cemetery in Canton for the family.

An affinity for flying McNair was not unlike other men his age in 1942, joining the Army right after he graduated from Tuscaloosa High School as America geared up for World War II. At 18, McNair went into the Army’s Air Corps, the precursor to the U.S. Air Force that was established after the war, and became a fighter pilot.

In a documentary, “‘Mac’ McNair: My Four Wars,” McNair said his interest in flying began a decade earlier. “(Charles) Lindbergh had flown across the Atlantic,” he said in the video, which is available on YouTube. “I was about 8 years old. I knew about it and I fell in love with airplanes. Why? I don’t know See MCNAIR, Page 7A

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Lawrenceville resident Seth Dubois, 9, bites into a turkey leg at the city’s Rock’N Ribville festival on the Lawrenceville Lawn on Saturday. Thousands of people attended the event, which was headlined by country music artist Rodney Atkins. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

Chowing down

Thousands fill Lawrenceville Lawn for Rock’N Ribville

BY CURT YEOMANS

Melvin Brewer from 108B Barbecue flips a rack of ribs while customers line up for the catering business’ offerings at Lawrenceville’s Rock’N Ribville on Saturday at the Lawrenceville Lawn. Brewer said 108B was down to its last six racks of ribs before the event was halfway finished.

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Seth Dubois took on a turkey leg as if it were a challenge ready to be conquered at Lawrenceville’s Rock’N Ribville festival Saturday afternoon.

The 9-year-old Lawrenceville youth had worked up an appetite before coming to the festival by playing a football game with his team, the Collins Hill

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9-year-olds. The team won the game and Dubois was eager to take a bite out of the turkey leg once he got to the festival.

Eating the meat required chewing it a few times before swallowing, so he had to take some time between

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GGC named most diverse regional college U.S. News recognizes school for fourth year in a row South for the fourth year in a row. curt.yeomans “I would like to thank @gwinnettdailypost.com Gwinnett County elected Georgia Gwinnett College’s officials, donors and volunstatus as one of the top public teers for being a part of our colleges in the Southeast is progression and for making on the rise while it remains our improvement an obtainthe most ethnically diverse able reality,” GGC President college in the region in new Stas Preczewski said in a rankings released this week. statement.

U.S. News and World ReU.S. News and World Report ranked the Lawrencevport ranks colleges in differille-based school as the ninth- ent groups based on their size best public college in the and offerings. Some schools, Southeast, which is up one such as the University of spot from last year’s ranking. Georgia, are categorized and The magazine also ranked ranked as national universiGGC as the most ethnically ties, while other schools that diverse regional college in the offer fewer, if any, doctoral

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programs are ranked as regional colleges.

Georgia Gwinnett College is categorized as a regional college.

For the campus diversity rankings, U.S. News and World Report looks at the proportion of minority students as well as the overall mix of ethnic groups represented on campus. The publication looks particularly at the African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, white (non-Hispanic) and multiracial population groups on campus.

International students are

excluded from the calculations.

“We continue to focus not just on recruiting a diverse stuStas dent populaPreczewski tion, we also draw a diverse pool of faculty and staff to serve the inclusive community of Gwinnett County,” Preczewski said.

“The rich culture and harmony at GGC is reflective of a progressive county.

“Those differences resonate throughout Gwinnett’s neighborhoods, schools and businesses, bringing a global prospective to a local community.”

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GCPS outranks state, nation on ACT scores

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School 2016-17 Score Archer 22 Berkmar 19.8 Brookwood 24 Central Gwinnett 19.7 Collins Hill 23.2 Dacula 21.5 Discovery 19 Duluth 22 Grayson 21.4 GMST 29.4 Gwinnett Online Campus 21.3 Lanier 22.1 Meadowcreek 18 Mill Creek 24.2 Mountain View 23 Norcross 22.2 North Gwinnett 25.3 Parkview 22.8 Peachtree Ridge 23.5 Shiloh 19.2 South Gwinnett 20

2015-16 Score 21.6 19.5 23.6 19 22.4 21.5 18.2 22.8 21.7 28.7 (none listed) 20.7 18.7 23.5 23 23.1 25.3 23.1 23.1 18.6 18.2

Gwinnett County Public Schools students overall outperformed their counterparts across the rest of Georgia and the nation on the ACT while also continuing a streak of rising composite scores during the 2016-17 school year.

The school system released data on its average ACT composite score on Friday, as well as schoollevel average scores. The data shows the district’s students had an average score of 22.6, which is up from 22.3 during the 2015-16 school year. It’s also above the 21.4 average composite for Georgia and the average national score of 21, district officials said in a statement.

The highest possible composite score on the ACT is 36.

“The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning,” Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Support Dr. Jonathan Patterson said.

“In Gwinnett, we use our students’ performance on the ACT and other national assessments as a key indicator as to the progress we are making in preparing students for college and careers.”

The ACT is one of two exams — the other being the SAT — that colleges look at when making admissions decisions. Students are evaluated in English, mathematics, reading and science. There is also an optional writing test that is designed to show a student’s planning skills and their ability to write a short essay.

ACT data released by Gwinnett County Public Schools for the last four school years showed continued growth of 0.2 to 0.3 points each year on the district’s average composite score. By comparison, the district’s average score during the 2013-14 school year was 21.9.

District officials said 12 schools showed improvement this past year, including eight high schools whose average composite score increased by at least a half-point during the last school year.

Those eight schools included Central Gwinnett (up 0.7 points), Collins Hill (up 0.8 points), Discovery (up 0.8 points), Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (up 0.7 points), Lanier (up 1.4 points), Mill Creek (up 0.7 points), Shiloh (up 0.6 points) and South Gwinnett (up 1.8 points).

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Fall the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs As the heat of the summer has given way to cooler temperatures of autumn, our landscape plants are under less stress. The fall months are the best time of the year to install new trees, shrubs and perennial plants.

Although we will experience cold weather in the months to come and the above ground parts will not grow much, the roots of the plants will continue to grow and expand, thus allowing for them to become established. By next summer, they will be better able to tolerate the intense heat and dry conditions.

When choosing plant material for your home landscape, make sure it can tolerate our climate and site conditions.

Does the plant prefer full sun or does it need some shade?

Azaleas thrive in shady sites but will deteriorate in full shade and are more susceptible to lace bugs, a damaging insect pest. Roses cannot tolerate shade and need to have sunlight to thrive. Take into account the soil’s ability to drain.

Some plants can tolerate wet sites such as river birches, red maples and willows, while many others will perish.

White pines, ornamental cherries, spruces and firs suffer from the heat of the summer and should not be planted.

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Another important consideration is how large the plant will grow. Many times, trees are planted under power lines and must be severely pruned or removed. Other times trees and large shrubs

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the rootball, and they should be creamy white to light brown. If the roots are sparse and are dark, the plant is not healthy. Also, avoid plants whose roots have grown tightly around the rootball and are compacted.

When planting, dig the hole two to three times the size of the rootball and not deeper Tim Daly than the height of it. Do not use any soil amendments, just are planted in sites that they use the soil that was removed, outgrow such as open spaces and fill in around the plant. along sidewalks by streets. A If the roots are tightly grown good example is the Leyland on the outside of the rootball, cypress trees, which can grow use a knife and make three to up to 60 feet in height and four slits around it to break up 15 feet in width. These trees the roots to encourage them to should be spaced at least 10 grow outward. Apply a 2- to to 15 feet apart, but that is 4-inch layer of organic mulch seldom done. Most people such as pine straw, pine bark, want an instant screen and cypress bark or wood chips. plant them 5 or 6 feet apart.

Keep the plant watered to In time, the plants crowd each ensure the soil stays evenly other, restricting air flow and moist. shading them, thus increasing The autumn months are the likelihood of diseases and the ideal time to install new premature death. plants in your home landSome plants by their nature scape. They will be estabare problematic. Bradford lished by the following year pears grow at a rapid rate thus increasing their chance and have weak wood, makof survival. If you would ing them more susceptible to like to learn more about fall branches and sections of the planting, consider attending trees breaking off and falla program offered by UGA ing. Red tip photinias, which Extension Gwinnett on fall are planted as screens and planting. hedges, often have a fungal The program will be held leaf spot disease that defolifrom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. ates them, causing them to 26 at the Peachtree Corners liperish. Scale insects heavbrary branch, located at 5570 ily infest certain euonymus Spalding Drive in Peachtree shrubs. Avoid planting these Corners. There is no charge, since they will eventually but registration is required by have to be removed.

Sept. 22. To register, contact Make sure you purchase the Gwinnett Public Libraries high-quality plant material. at events@gwinnettpl.org.

Avoid buying plants that are Timothy Daly is an Agriculwilting, have insect or disease tural and Natural Resource infestations or have weeds Extension Agent with UGA growing in the containers.

Extension Gwinnett. He can You may want to check the be contacted at 678-377root ball. The roots should fill 4011or tdaly@uga.edu.

Off-duty Snellville police get ready to help with security at a UGA football game earlier this month.

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Local police assist with UGA football security

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On Sept. 2, six Lawrenceville Police Department officers made their way up to Sanford Stadium for gameday in Athens.

Five Snellville officers did the same.

But the police weren’t there to take in a University of Georgia football game as fans — they were there to work.

Saturday’s home game against Samford University marked the second game Lawrenceville and Snellville officers worked under a mutual agreement with the University of Georgia Police Department that both cities approved in early August.

Both agencies worked their first game when UGA played Appalachian State on Sept. 2.

Lawrenceville police Sgt. Chris Ralston told the Daily Post that first game “went well.” Lawrenceville and Snellville officers helped provide security at Sanford Stadium’s gates, freeing up UGA police officers to tackle problems elsewhere on campus.

Mostly, Ralston said that involved “preventing contraband that was not permitted in the stadium” from making its way in.

“A total of seven people were asked to leave the stadium at the area Lawrenceville was assisting,” Ralston said. “The ones asked to leave were ones caught with alcohol on their person entering the stadium or becoming so boisterous and drunk that it became a problem for other fans.”

Snellville PD Chief Roy Whitehead declined to comment on any encounters his officers may have had.

UGA PD worked as the lead

agency, according to the mutual aid agreement between Lawrenceville and UGA. Under that agreement, Lawrenceville’s off-duty officers working the game are paid $35 an hour by Stadium People, an event staffing agency that oversees employment at Sanford Stadium.

“The job is considered a part-time job, just like working high school football games,” Ralston said. “But, due to the crowd, it is a larger scale.”

Officers need the proper training to handle that crowd size, according to the Georgia Fire Code. So the UGA police department created a Crowd Manager Training in the form of a PowerPoint that was sent to Lawrenceville PD and Snellville PD. Any officer interested in working one of the games must complete the 15-minute training and score 100 percent on a test afterward.

While the Lawrenceville and Snellville officers are just starting working the game, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office has been doing so for 14 years, said Deputy Shannon Volkodav, spokeswoman for the department.

“Thirty-five off-duty deputies work the home games as an extra job,” she said. “They usually don’t have an opportunity to see any of the game, though. It’s a busy assignment, as they stay pretty busy with duties like crowd control and traffic management for approximately 94,000 excited fans.”

Gwinnett agencies aren’t the only forces helping out with UGA games.

Ralston said the Rockdale County and Walton County sheriff offices also provide officers for assistance.

“All of the agencies are strictly utilized to assist in the stadium,” he said.

Gwinnett has 70 semifinalists for National Merit scholarships ships, according to a list put out by the group that determines scholarship recipients.

There are 70 students The semifinalists from from Gwinnett County the Class of 2018 come who were announced this from Gwinnett County week as semifinalists for Public Schools, Buford National Merit scholarCity Schools, several priBY CURT YEOMANS

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vate schools and homeNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS SEMIFINALISTS school students, according to the National Merit Archer High School Gwinnett School of Matthew D. Sandry Lucas R. Bumgarner Mathematics, Science Riley K. Stark Scholarship CorporaLois V. Williams and Technology North Gwinnett High School tion. Nationwide, about Brookwood High School Hannah Ann Nolan L. Brown 16,000 students were Min-Seok Cho Neena R. Anthony Esther Choi Andrew N. Funston Salome M. Birhanu Caitlyn A. Greene named semifinalists this Hilary Hsieh Emma Q. Cooper Jenny Kang week.

Anna W. Hu Micaiah Cowart Ahin Kim Finalists for the scholKaelyn S. Kim Iris A. Galfas Alvin K. Kim arships are not expected Ruby C. Lee Nathaniel T. Gieseking Hongbum Kim Buford High School Frank Hu Allison H. Park to be announced until Juliet E. Chihaya Jamil F. Kassam Abigail L. Pinkerton next spring.

Central Gwinnett High School Celia Mathew Evan M. Roussey “These academically Andy T. Chea Dhaivat M. Mehta Parkview High School talented high school Collins Hill High School Jayvon M. Nougaisse Craig B. Burnett Paul M. Matesevac David S. Pak Jeremy I. Levin seniors have an opporDaniel S. Park Robert S. Payne Windsor Xu tunity to continue in the Rubin Park Abinav R. Routhu Karen X. Ye competition for some Sarah V. Tillman Shruthi I. Santhanam Peachtree Ridge High 7,500 National Merit Dacula High School Hebron Christian Academy School Mikayla G. Morgenroth Joshua T. Doss Sumedh S. Garimella Scholarships worth more Duluth High School Mill Creek High School Terry Kang than $32 million that will Jackson R. Baird Joshua S. Hall Phillip B. Kim be offered next spring,” Simon K. Chuang Garrett P. Lacina Wesleyan School officials from the NaPreethi Narayan Jason R. Russell Ethan Y. Moon Grayson High School Mountain View High School Kelsey M. Rappe tional Merit Scholarship Saket P. Shirsath Matthew J. Kim Sutton B. West Corporation said in a Joanna J. Thomas Norcross High School Homeschool statement.

Greater Atlanta Christian Jakob A. Burns Sydney G. Humphrey School Angela Lau Elissa Morgan The largest number of Lacey A. Shaffer Chloe D. Pak Erin J. Wrobel semifinalists came from the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, which had 16 students on the Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Christian Academy and list.

Mill Creek, Mountain Wesleyan School.

Other schools that View, Norcross, North Three homeschool stuhad students on the list Gwinnett, Parkview and dents from the area were included Archer, Brook- Peachtree Ridge High also included on the list.

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There are options for diabetic neuropathy DEAR DR. ROACH: What are the treatment options for diabetic neuropathy? What is likely to happen over time to someone with this condition?

— M.P. ANSWER: Diabetic neuropathy is a condition of nerve damage associated with diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2. It affects the long nerves of the body earliest, especially those to the feet, causing numbness and sometimes pain. The hands also may be affected. Usually, both sides are affected the same way.

Numbness usually is the first sign, followed by pain, often described as burning or tingling. The nerves to the gut can be affected, leading to constipation and bloating.

The best way of dealing with diabetic neuropathy is to not get it in the first place. Excellent control of diabetes, with nearnormal sugar levels, was shown to reduce the incidence of people with diabetes developing the condition. In people who already have diabetic neuropathy, good control of blood sugar can improve symptoms and slow progression, but the condition usually is not reversible in people who have established symptoms. However, the pain sometimes can go away mysteriously.

Numbness to the feet puts individuals at risk for injury, as the affected person does not realize he or she is beginning to develop a problem, such as a sore or abrasion. People with diabetic neuropathy need to inspect their feet daily for warning signs, such as dry, cracking skin, redness or drainage, especially between the toes and around the nails. This should be combined with regular, professional foot care by a diabetes doctor or foot specialist.

For people with pain due to diabetic neuropathy, there are several treatment options. Medication treatments include anti-epilepsy drugs, such as gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica); antidepressant drugs, such as amitriptyline or venlafaxine (Effexor); anesthetic agents, such as lidocaine; and topical agents, such as capsaicin.

I have been asked recently on my Facebook page (facebook.com/keithroachmd) about using cannibinoids (marijuana extracts) as a topical treatment for painful neuropathy. I found one paper in German that showed promise, and have heard several anecdotal stories of success, but it is too early for me to recommend it for clinical use.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1787, delegations from 12 states voted to approve the proposed Constitution at Philadelphia’s Constitutional Convention.

In 1862, more than 23,000 people died or were wounded in the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Md., resulting in the bloodiest single day in U.S. military history.

In 1978, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin reached a historic accord at Camp David.

In 2001, the New York Stock Exchange reopened, having been closed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Rube Foster (1879-1930), baseball player/manager; William Carlos Williams (1883-1963), physician/poet; Hank Williams Sr. (1923-1953), singer-songwriter; George Blanda (1927-2010), football player;

Anne Bancroft (1931-2005), actress; Ken Kesey (1935-2001), author; Phil Jackson (1945- ), basketball player/coach; Baz Luhrmann (1962- ), film director; Kyle Chandler (1965- ), actor; Jimmie Johnson (1975- ), race car driver; Alexander Ovechkin (1985- ), hockey player.

TODAY’S FACT: NASA unveiled its first space shuttle, Enterprise, at a ceremony in Palmdale, Calif., on this day in 1976.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 2004, Barry Bonds became just the third baseball player in history (after Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth) to hit 700 career home runs.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “We are always acting on what has just finished happening. It happened at least 1/30th of a second ago. We think we’re in the present, but we aren’t. The present we know is only a movie of the past.” — Ken Kesey, “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test”

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DEAR Amy: I recently hosted my sibling and their spouse at my home for three days. It had been several years since we’d seen each other.

Because I live in Hawaii, we get a lot of, “Hey, I’m coming out there on vacation” from family and friends, with the unspoken hope of staying with us.

My sibling and spouse had come as part of a package tour, which had three “unscheduled” days at the end, and they didn’t want to spend the money to stay in a motel, without a car, when there is so much to see and do here.

They had booked their trip last year, so it wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment thing.

They were very good guests, but I find that as I get older I’ve grown intolerant of anyone but my spouse in my home. I’ve become set in my ways. I can’t sleep when someone is snoring. I don’t want to have to turn the television up loud for my hard-of-hearing guests.

I don’t want to have to explain why I don’t have cable or a dishwasher. I don’t like folks insisting on eating dinner in front of the TV, or having the television on all the time. I don’t allow shoes or smoking in the house.

And anyone who’s been to Hawaii knows that there are bugs here.

I am a gracious host, and invited them to stay.

you think?

— Prudish Grandma DEAR PRuDiSH: I fail to see the “body shaming” aspect of this.

I don’t think it is at all unreasonable to ask a grandchild — boy or girl — to exhibit some minimal modesty while at your house.

However, I do agree about the importance of comfort while sleeping.

Sleeping in a bra seems strange (and uncomfortable, at least to me); perhaps your granddaughter can keep a special “sleep shirt” under her pillow, in case of an earthquake?

DEAR Amy: “Wondering Woman” couldn’t figure out why the man she had been seeing suddenly demanded that she delete all of his contact information.

This happened to me.

As it turned out, the man I was casually dating was married! Truly, I had no idea. The delete request came from the man’s wife.

— Been There DEAR BEEN tHERE: Yikes.

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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Hard to get rid of guests in Hawaii of the closest motel, and of course I will enjoy showing you the sights and shuttling you around while you’re here. I hope you can block out a few days while you’re on the island for us to spend time together.”

Your offer to pay for a stay in a motel is a Amy Dickinson generous one. If you tack that on to your statement, But behind their backs I assume people would I was gritting my teeth love to take you up on it. and seething with unwarDEAR Amy: Many ranted resentment. I love times we know the right them, but that old saying thing to do, but are parathat guests are like fish lyzed by doubt. Thank in that they begin to stink you for being there to after two days holds for give us a gentle push in me. the right direction!

How do I politely and Our grandkids fregently tell my family, in- quently spend the weeklaws and friends coming end at our house. My from far away that I do granddaughter sleeps in not want to host them or the upper bunk in our let them stay here? I am younger daughter’s room. more than willing to pay She’s almost 12, has exfor their motel room and hibited some precocious shuttle them around in behavior, is starting to demy car, but how do I say velop, and wants to sleep that? wearing only panties to — Khutulan bed during the summer.

DEAR KHutulAN: My husband and I feel The minute you start that’s not appropriate, being honest and clear and said bra and panties about your limitations are OK. and your willingness to My older daughter host, your life will start says we’re “body shamto change. When you are ing” her, and that she conveying your point, should be able to sleep don’t make the misin whatever makes her take of piling on lots of comfortable. My younger explanations regarding daughter says it’s not your own capabilities. a problem, but it’s our Simply say, “I will love family culture, as well to see you while you’re as common sense, to be here, but unfortunately I wearing something in cannot host people in my case of an earthquake or home. Here is the name other emergency. What do

Ask Amy

Make changes at home or to your private life that you have been contemplating. Take charge and do whatever is necessary to achieve personal goals that will boost your confidence and set you on a fortuitous path. Your destiny is in your hands, so do something that pleases you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Don’t get angry when you should get moving. Putting blame where it doesn’t belong won’t help get you where you want to go. Be the master of your own devices.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Relationships will take an interesting turn.

Your insight and ability to handle emotional situations will put you in a good position that will lead to greater personal stability.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Leave your professional worries at your workplace. Spend time doing something you enjoy. Letting your creativity lead the way will help you avoid stress. Do what’s best for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A getaway may tempt you, but delays and problems will stand in your path.

Consider sticking closer to home and putting more time and effort into important relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You can have fun without going overboard. Taking a day trip with people you like to spend time with will spark your imagination and give you something to think about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Share your feelings and ideas with someone who will be affected by your decisions.

Being open will help you make your plans without any disruptions or discord.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — If you feel motivated and disciplined, make some positive changes to your lifestyle that will promote good health. Proper diet and exercise will make you feel good.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — A day trip will lead to a revelation that will affect the way you move forward. Talking to someone with experience will help you see your situation clearly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A change in your financial status is apparent. An unexpected gift will take you by surprise.

Legal matters are best handled with the help of an expert. Take better care of your health.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Check the online job market. A professional opportunity looks interesting. Spruce up your resume to suit the position that interests you. Celebrate better days ahead with someone you love.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — You can have fun on a shoestring if you plan your activities with someone you love.

Build memories by doing things that are geared toward family participation and home improvements.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Bring about positive changes to your lifestyle.

You will diminish any uncertainty you feel if you make plans that accommodate your professional goals as well as your personal interests.

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1 arrested in London tube attack

By Laura Smith-Spark CNN

Police arrested an 18-year-old man Saturday Seven suspects — all morning in the port area of of them younger than 19 Dover in connection with — have been arrested in an attack a day earlier on a connection with a fire this train at a London Underweek at a school in Malayground station, London’s sia’s capital that claimed the Metropolitan Police said. lives of 21 students and two It was a “significant adults, state-run media outlet arrest” as the investigation Bernama reported Saturday. continues, Deputy AssisThe suspects, who range tant Commissioner Neil in age from 11 to 18, were Basu, the senior national “school leavers and dropcoordinator for counterterouts,” Kuala Lumpur Police rorism policing, said in a Chief Datuk Amar Singh statement.

Ishar Singh said Saturday “This arrest will lead to during a news conference. more activity from our ofThey were arrested by Royal ficers. For strong investiMalaysian Police, Bernama gative reasons, we will not reported. give any more details on The investigation into the the man we arrested at this fire’s cause continues, Singh stage,” he said. said.

ISIS has claimed Witnesses reported being involvement in the train awoken Thursday by cries blast but has offered no for help from inside the burn- evidence to support the ing building, where children claim. appeared trapped by metal Dover, about 80 miles window grills. southeast of London, is “I saw children kicking on a port town with regular the grill, but they couldn’t get ferry services to France. out. My friends and I rushed The suspect, who was over and tried to reach them, arrested under the Terrorbut we couldn’t get in,” Sha- ism Act, was being held in hirman Shahril told CNN. a local police station, the Met Police said. He will be transferred to a south Tropical Storm London police station “in Maria threatens due course,” the statement Caribbean said.

“It’s much too early Tropical Storm Maria to say” whether anyone formed Saturday in the west- behind the attack was preern Atlantic Ocean, prompting a hurricane watch for areas battered by Hurricane Irma last week.

Maria is about 620 miles Cops: 33 arrests east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles and is packing in St. Louis maximum sustained winds of protests over 50 mph. The storm is moving ex-cop’s acquittal toward the Caribbean at 20 Protesters briefly invaded mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

St. Louis-area malls Saturday Maria is expected to gain on a second day of demonstrength through the weekend strations after a former police and become a hurricane by officer was acquitted of firstlate Monday, forecasters said. degree murder.

Tropical storm watches are The city had been on edge posted for Barbados, St. Lu- for days before the judge’s cia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, decision. Shortly after Jason Dominica and St. Vincent Stockley was acquitted, and the Grenadines. The hur- people gathered outside the ricane watch covers Antigua, courthouse to protest the Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis ruling. and Montserrat.

A group of protesters That means areas devasSaturday marched through tated by Irma could again the West County Center Mall be dealing with hurricane in Des Peres, Mo., chantconditions by Tuesday or ing “No justice, no profits.”

Wednesday.

Security officers estimated Maria joins Tropical there were between 200 and Storm Lee, which formed 300 protesters marching earlier Saturday in the eastern peacefully.

Atlantic Ocean.

Many chanted, “Black lives matter,” video on social media shows. Stockley is No one lives on white; the man he killed was Barbuda for first black. time in 300 years CNN affiliate KMOV said the mall protest lasted When Hurricane Irma rav- about an hour. Protesters also aged the island of Barbuda marched through Chesterin the Caribbean, the ferofield Mall near St. Louis. cious storm “extinguished” the isle’s way of life and left Latest N. Korea the beautiful spot “uninhabmissile test itable.” And, now, for the first time in a few centuries, renews U.S. talk no one lives there. of military option “The damage is complete,” Ronald Sanders, North Korea’s latest the Antigua and Barbuda ballistic missile test has ambassador to the United renewed discussion at the States, told Public Radio highest levels of the Trump International. “It’s a humani- administration about how tarian disaster. military force could be “For the first time in 300 used to stop Kim Jong Un’s years, there’s not a single development of nuclear warliving person on the island heads and ballistic missiles. of Barbuda — a civilization “For those who have said, that has existed in that island and been commenting about for close to, over 300 years a lack of a military option, has now been extinguished.” there is a military option,” — From wire reports national security adviser

nation

People Harry Dean Stanton dies at 91

Harry Dean Stanton, the longtime character actor whose face had its own unique character, has died at 91, according to his Police arrested an 18-year- agent, John S. Kelly.

Stanton passed away Friold in conday at Cedars-Sinai Medinection with a bombing at cal Center in Los Angeles.

London’s ParStanton, whose gaunt, sons Green worn looks were more Underground recognizable to many than Station. (Spehis name, appeared in cial Photo) more than 100 films and 50 television shows, including the films “Alien” and “Repo Man” and the series “Big Love” and the recent version of “Twin Peaks.”

For many years, Stanton played lesser-billed characters. In 1984, he got his viously known to authori- combine together,” Rudd attracted attention from first part as a leading man ties, U.K. Home Secresaid. residents, some of whom in “Paris, Texas,” which tary’s Amber Rudd said Police on Saturday said they were surprised won a host of awards, inSaturday after leading the afternoon also evacuated anyone in Sunbury could cluding the Palme d’Or at second emergency meeta residential address and be connected with the the Cannes Film Festival. ing since Friday’s attack surrounding buildings in incident.

The late film critic of the country’s COBRA Sunbury-on-Thames, SurThe station in Parsons Roger Ebert wrote of the committee of police and rey, to the west of London, Green, southwest Lonintelligence chiefs. as they carried out a search don, where an improvised actor in 1989, “No movie Authorities also will in connection with Fridevice exploded as a train featuring either Harry Dean Stanton or M. Emwork to keep in check day’s attack. stopped during the Frimet Walsh in a supporting bomb ingredients like The evacuation was a day morning rush hour, role can be altogether bad.” those used in this case, she “precautionary measure” reopened early Saturday Stanton often played said. following the arrest in — with a visible police haggard men with battered “There is no doubt that Dover, the Met Police said presence. souls, Turner Classic Movthis was a serious IED in a statement.

Meanwhile, hundreds ies said in its description (improvised explosive deSearches continued later of police officers scoured vice) … so we will have to Saturday in Sunbury, with CCTV footage, questioned of him. TCM is owned by CNN’s parent company, make sure that we take all officers seen entering and dozens of witnesses and steps we can to ensure that departing Cavendish Road, studied the remnants of the Time Warner. the materials that this man which had been cordoned device in search of clues was able to collect become off. to the identity of those Woman arrested more and more difficult to Reporters at the scene responsible. der service members will continue to serve throughout the military and continue to receive necessary medical treatment as prescribed by their medical provider in accordance with the Military Health System guidance.”

This is the first time the Pentagon has explicitly acknowledged that transgenActivist Zaki Barudi and the Rev. W.C. Hollis circle the der service members will intersections of Market and Tucker boulevards. in protest of the Jason Stockley verdict Friday. (Special Pohoto: Wi- be able to re-enlist while it reviews Trump’s ban on ley Price/St. Louis American) transgender recruits.

H.R. McMaster told report- have no fuel, power, runIn late August, Trump ers Friday, adding: “Now, it ning water and other basic issued a directive to the is not what we would prefer services.

Pentagon banning transgenMonroe County Sheriff to do.” der people from enlisting in Rick Ramsay said residents the military. The directive At the same press briefing, UN Ambassador Nikki of Marathon Key could releft a lot of questions unanturn to their homes at 9 a.m. swered, including what it Haley acknowledged that Saturday. All other Keys if sanctions and diplomatic would mean for transgender pressure don’t work, the UN residents can return home at people already serving in the may not be able to do much sunrise today, he said. military. Transgender troops “The biggest concern is more. have been openly serving in folks come down, they rush the military since June 2016.

“So having said that, I have no problem with kick- down and then realize they ing it to (Defense Secretary) don’t have a home they can Brooks backs live in and now they need a Gen. James Mattis because shelter,” Monroe County Ad- Moore in Ala. I think he has plenty of opministrator Roman Gastesi Senate slugfest tions,” she said. told CNN on Friday. “And Speaking Friday at Joint Alabama Republican Base Andrews, the Air Force we don’t have shelters right Rep. Mo Brooks is throwing installation outside Washing- now. Do we open shelters? his support behind former ton, President Donald Trump How many do we open?” state Supreme Court Chief emphasized the robustness Justice Roy Moore in the of U.S. military options. “Af- Pentagon: state’s Senate primary runoff ter seeing your capabilities against Sen. Luther Strange and commitment here today, Transgender service members following the congressman’s I am more confident than stinging loss in the first ever that our options in adcan re-enlist round of primary voting last dressing this threat are both Transgender members of month. effective and overwhelmthe military will be able to The endorsement by ing,” he said. re-enlist for service while Brooks, a member of the President Donald Trump’s conservative House Freedom Florida Keys directive barring transgender Caucus, could give Moore, residents trickle recruits is under review, the a Republican, a timely boost in advance of the primary back to warning Pentagon has confirmed.

“Transgender service runoff coming up Sept. 26. of new crisis members whose term of In his announcement Florida Keys residents service expires while the Saturday, Brooks called the will be allowed to return interim guidance is in effect, race “an epic battle between home this weekend to assess may, at the service memthe people of Alabama who damage to their properties ber’s request, re-enlist under put America first, and the caused by Hurricane Irma. existing procedures,” U.S. Washington Swamp,” addBut officials said they are Army Col. Rob Manning, ing that he had already cast worried a new crisis could a Department of Defense an absentee ballot for his emerge when homeowners spokesman, told reporters chosen candidate. find their neighborhoods Friday. “Current transgen— From wire reports

for vandalizing Wall Street’s famed bull statue

A woman was arrested Friday for allegedly vandalizing the famed Charging Bull statue that has decorated Wall Street for nearly three decades.

Courtney Fallon, 33, was arrested Friday and charged with two misdemeanors, according to the New York Police Department.

The stunt was part of a political protest against the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, according to a group claiming responsibility for the act.

A statement posted on the DrawTheBlueLine Twitter handle claims to be from Fallon and takes credit for the vandalism.

“I also tarred and feathered the sculpture of ‘Charging Bull’ with corn oil and powdered blue chalk which I photographed and captioned, ‘Be bull-headed in the face of climate change denial and demand action now,’” the statement said.

Cosby retrial date set for April

Bill Cosby’s retrial on aggravated indecent assault charges has been set to start April 2 in a suburban Philadelphia courtroom.

Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O’Neill set the date in an order issued Friday. The order said jury selection questions and jury instructions must be submitted to the judge by March 15.

The case centers on testimony from Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee who accuses Cosby of drugging and assaulting her in January 2004. Cosby’s attorneys argued that the sexual contact was consensual.

— From wire reports

Russian forces fire on U.S.-backed rebel group in Syria

By Jamie Crawford, Barbara Starr and Ryan Browne

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A Russian strike wounded members of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, the antiISIS coalition said Saturday. The strike occurred as both Russian and coalition forces converged on the former ISIS stronghold of Deir Ezzor.

“Russian munitions impacted a location known to the Russians

to contain Syrian Democratic Forces and coalition advisers,” Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led coalition, said in a news release. “Several SDF fighters were wounded and received medical care as a result of the strike.”

The strike occurred early Saturday, hitting an area east of the Euphrates River, near the city of

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Deir Ezzor.

The extent of the injuries was not clear. No coalition forces were hurt, authorities said.

Both the U.S.-led coalition and Russia are battling ISIS in Syria, but they are on two different sides of the country’s civil war. The United States and its allies support some antigovernment rebel groups in their fight to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Russia backs his regime.

The fight for Deir Ezzor

Deir Ezzor has been a key base for ISIS since the group first captured a majority of the city back in 2014.

Pro-Assad regime forces, backed by Russian airstrikes, have recently made gains there and linked up with a group of beleaguered regime soldiers that were besieged there for nearly three years, according to Syria’s state-owned news agency.

In support of this push, two Russian submarines launched

a barrage of cruise missiles Thursday targeting ISIS positions in Deir Ezzor, according to a statement issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

But the SDF recently announced its own push toward the city, “Operation Jazeera Storm,” and a group of its fighters have made rapid gains, capturing some 115 square miles from ISIS along the Khabur River, which intersects with the Euphrates River just south of the city.

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GCPS announces Jimmy Fortune coming to Gwinnett fair president pick for Paul Duke High album, “When One Door Jimmy Fortune is lookCloses,” in ing forward to performing at 2003, bethe Gwinnett County Fair in fore releasLawrenceville on Monday ing gospel night at 7:30 — and he’s albums “I Jimmy bringing all his hits with him.

Believe” Fortune “If I don’t sing ‘Elizabeth, and “Feels I think the crowd will kill Like me,” he said, referring to the Christmas” in 2005 and 1983 hit. “A few years back, 2006. The next year, he put I didn’t sing the song and out a live DVD and in 2009, after the show I was in the he released his country album lobby signing autographs and “Windows” before releasmeeting with fans. They said ing “Lessons” in 2012. His I didn’t sing it, so I got up on “Hits and Hymns” album and the table and sang it.”

DVD was released in 2015.

Fortune, however, is no “A big part of my show is one-hit wonder. He first telling the stories behind all made a name for himself 35 the songs — the ones I did years ago as a member of the with The Statler Brothers legendary Statler Brothers. and the ones I’ve written as He initially joined singers a solo artist,” he said. “I like Don Reid, Harold Reid and connecting with people. If Phil Balsey as a temporary you don’t like talking with replacement for Lew DeWitt people, then you shouldn’t go when he debuted during on stage.” a concert in Savannah in Jimmy and The Statler January 1982. However, he Brothers were inducted into became a permanent member the Gospel Music Associaof the band eight months later tion Hall of Fame and Counin August, when Dewitt was try Music Association Hall in unable to return to the stage 2007 and 2008, respectively. because of Crohn’s Disease.

“I’ve been blessed,” he Dewitt died in 1990. said. “It’s been overwhelmIt didn’t take long for ing when I see how far I’ve Fortune to make the band come and the people I’ve met money. He wrote The Statler along the way since I started Brothers’ second No. 1 hit, my career performing in “Elizabeth,” on the album small clubs in Virginia, where “Today” before penning two I would go on stage for four more top hits — “My Only hours a night six days a Love” for the 1984 album week.”

“Atlanta Blue” and “Too He’s coming off a fantastic Much On My Heart” from 2016, when he won the the 1985 album “Pardners Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award in Rhyme.” Fortune also by the Academy of Counwrote two more top-10 hits try Music with The Statler for the group, “Forever,” off Brothers. He also received his the 1986 album “Four for the first Dove award for “BlueShow” and “More than A grass Recorded Song of the Name on the Wall” off “The Year,” along with the Oak Greatest Hits” album two Ridge Boys for their song years later.

“Life’s Railway To Heaven” Fortune toured with The featured on Fortune’s critiStatler Brothers before his cally acclaimed project “Hits bandmates retired in 2002. & Hymns.”

He released his first solo At the Gwinnett FairBY JON GALLO

Staff Correspondent

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Gwinnett school district’s new high school, slated to open next year, has its first principal. Dr. Jonathon Wetherington, currently the district’s director of science, has been named principal of Paul Duke STEM High School, the district announced.

In addition to Wetherington’s new position, Gwinnett County Public Schools also announced that two high school principals — Dr. Reuben Gresham of Lanier High and Anthony Smith of Duluth High — will join the district office as assistant superintendents for high schools. The three men will not transition to their new roles until their successors are named, the district office said.

Wetherington has been director of science for the district since 2012 and previously served as a teacher at Brookwood High from 2007-11. His new position will be leading one of two schools scheduled to open in the next two years that will be theme-focused.

The theme high schools (the other will be in the Meadowcreek district) have been discussed in concert with one another by district officials for about two years. Each school would be progressive programs ninth grade

through 12th grade and offer dual enrollment, internships and Jonathon Wetherington career coaching or mentoring.

District officials have said jobs in the Reuben Gresham fields of science, technology, engineering and math are growing rapidly, some at Anthony Smith a pace of 10 times those of other fields, and companies that operate in those fields are moving into the Norcross cluster, where the Paul Duke STEM school is located on 20 acres at 5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Gresham has been the principal at Lanier since 2014, and before that served as an assistant principal at Lanier and North Gwinnett High School.

Smith has been the Duluth High principal since 2012. Before that he served as an assistant principal at North Gwinnett and also taught at Mill Creek and Grayson high schools.

GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR HOURS OF OPERATION Weekdays Exhibit Hall — 5 to 10 p.m.

Carnival — 5 to 11 p.m.

Saturdays Exhibit Hall — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Carnival — 11 a.m. to midnight Sundays Exhibit Hall — 1 to 9 p.m.

Carnival — 1 to 10 p.m.

5:15 p.m.— Gwinnett Teen Miss Pageant (15 to 17 years old) 4, 6 and 8 p.m. — The Lucky Show 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

— Flores Circus Thrill Show 5, 7 and 9 p.m. — XPOGO Stunt Team (Ride all of the rides for $25 per person plus the price of admission)

ADMISSION General admission (12 to 64 years old) — $10 Seniors (65 and older) — $5 Youth (6 to 11 years old) — $5 Children (5 and under ) — Free with paid adult Parking — Free Admission is cash only.

Ride tickets and stamps can be purchased with cash or credit cards.

Monday, Sept. 18 5 p.m. — Hereford show followed by combined breed showmanship and Angus show 7:30 p.m. — In Concert: Jimmy Fortune 6 and 8 p.m. — The Lucky Show 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. — Flores Circus Thrill Show 7 and 9 p.m. — XPOGO Stunt Team (Ride all rides for $20 per person plus the price of admission, or bring a nonperishable food item and pay just $18 plus the price of admission.)

DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, Sept. 17 11:30 a.m. — Fleckvieh show, followed by combined breed showmanship, Simmental show and Simmental percentage show 1 p.m. — Gwinnett Wee Miss Pageant (3 and 4 years old) 2 p.m. — Gwinnett Tiny Miss Pageant ( 5 and 6 years old) 3 p.m. — Gwinnett Little Miss Pageant (7 and 8 years old) 4 p.m. — Gwinnett Junior Miss Pageant ( 13 and 14 years old) 5 p.m. — Gwinnett Queens Finals Peoples Choice

grounds, Statler will be joined on stage by Ryan Joseph (fiddle, mandolin, guitar) and John Meyer (guitar, banjo, bass) as he plays from his songs from his extensive catalogue.

Tuesday, Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. — In Concert: Sylvia 6 and 8 p.m. — The Lucky Show 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. — Flores Circus Thrill Show 7 and 9 p.m. — XPOGO Stunt Team (Ride all rides for $20 per person plus the price of admission, or bring a nonperishable food item and pay just $18 plus the price of admission.)

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“I love performing at fairs because they are the heart of America,” he said. “It’s such an intimate setting. You can meet fans, sign autographs and just talk to people and give them a hug.”

State’s uninsured rate still among highest in nation despite drop percent from 9.1 percent in 2015. Both the overall national number of uninATLANTA — Georsured and the percentage gia’s uninsured rate fell to are record lows.

12.9 percent in 2016 from Bill Custer, a health 13.9 percent the previinsurance expert at ous year, according to the Georgia State University, U.S. Census Bureau. linked the gains in health But the number and insurance nationally to percentage of Georgians rising incomes and lower without health coverpoverty rates defined in age remains among the the report. highest in the nation. Its The Census Bureau said uninsured rate trails only real median household Texas, Alaska and Oklaincome increased by 3.2 homa. percent between 2015 and Nationally, the number 2016, while the official of Americans without poverty rate decreased 0.8 health insurance fell to percentage points.

28.1 million in 2016, In terms of health down from 29 million in insurance, 2016 “was 2015, according to the pretty much of a status report released Tuesday. quo year, compared with The latest numbers other years,’’ Custer said from the Census Bureau Wednesday. showed the nation’s uninThe states that have sured rate dropped to 8.8 expanded Medicaid under

the Affordable Care Act have lower rates of uninsured people, he said. Georgia is one of 19 states that has rejected expansion, with state political leaders citing the costs involved with the move.

Custer said the uninsured rate for 2016 does not reflect the instability currently afflicting the insurance exchanges, which were created by the ACA to help people without job-based or government health plans buy coverage.

The White House has not guaranteed the 2018 subsidies to insurers that reduce out-of-pocket costs for lower-income consumers in the exchanges.

And the administration has made large cuts to marketing and enrollment

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“cost-sharing subsidies.”

The Commonwealth Fund said that uninsured rates declined across all age groups in 2016, with the greatest gains among young adults. The uninsured rate among adults ages 19 to 25 dropped by 1.4 percentage points in 2016 to 13.1 percent, the largest one-year drop of any age group.

But there were sharp differences in the percentage of people uninsured at different ages, “reflecting the fragmented nature of the U.S. health insurance system,’’ the Commonwealth Fund report said.

For example, 26-yearolds have the highest uninsured rate of any age, at 17.5 percent.

This dropoff in coverage at age 26 likely reflects adult children

aging off their parents’ insurance policies and experiencing some time without insurance. The ACA allows children to remain on their parents’ health plans until age 26.

Latinos continue to be the most likely of racial and ethnic groups to lack health insurance.

In 2016, non-Hispanic whites had the lowest uninsured rate among race and Hispanic origin groups, at 6.3 percent.

The uninsured rates for blacks and Asians were higher than for nonHispanic whites, at 10.5 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively.

Hispanics had the highest uninsured rate, at 16 percent.

Andy Miller is editor and CEO of Georgia Health News.

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“The problem is that moving forward, we don’t know what will happen,’’ Custer said. “The fear is that (the 2016 uninsured rates) are not a true representation of what’s happening now.”

This year, Republican efforts to repeal the ACA have failed. But some Democrats, though opposed to repeal, acknowledge flaws in the health law. Now a bipartisan effort is underway in a Senate committee to “repair” the ACA without repealing it.

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Parade kicks off Suwanee Fest

Animal shelter takes in 61 evacuated pets due to Irma

By Michael Allen

The Collins Hill High School Air Force JROTC marches in the Suwanee Fest parade Saturday.

(Special Photo: Michael Allen)

Staff Correspondent

SUWANEE — It’s the third weekend in September and one of the best times of the year to be in Suwanee.

The city hosted its annual Suwanee Fest kicked off by a parade and festival Saturday at Town Center Park where over 200 vendors set up shop on a pristine fall afternoon.

“Its lots of great vendors, a lot of unique crafts, good food and a great atmosphere,” said Suwanee resident Sarah Philpot, 34.

The theme for this weekend’s event is Community at Work. The logo, which includes a log featuring a dump truck and crane next to the Suwanee City Hall building, was designed by architect Jacob Miramontes.

Thousands of people lined the parade path through the city, and former University of Georgia and NFL football player Randall Godfrey served as the grand marshal.

Parade participant Suwanee Magazine’s float won first place for “best reflection of theme.” Their float was a mini construction site complete with steel beams, construction tape, safety cones flanked by mascot Sammy the Frog and volunteers dressed in reflective safety jackets and hard hats.

First prize for most entertaining float went to Collins Hill Junior ROTC, while the award for most creative went to the National Art

•From Page 1A because I had a handicap.

I was tongue-tied, crosseyed, and being cross-eyed and tongue-tied doesn’t make you a great pilot.

McNair’s teacher had him walk home with her after school and he had to read to her along the way.

“I thought she thought I was smart, but what she was doing was using the exercise program to eliminate the tongue tied-ness and also correcting my eyesight to 20/20,” he said in the documentary.

So when the Japanese bombed the Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entered World War II, McNair was eager to join the war as a pilot.

“It was amazing what these guys did at 18 and 19 compared to what 18-yearolds and 19-year-olds are doing today,” his wife said.

At one point during the war, McNair was asked to drive down to Luxembourg to retrieve a P-38 that Elliot Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, had landed on a golf course after running out of fuel. He had to fly the plane over German lines and one of his engines was shot out.

He eventually got the plane back to Belgium, only to learn the Germans had also shot out his left gear when he tried to land and the P-38 veered off the runway and crashed.

After that he was flying an F-5 Lightning named Ginger Snap that crashed after it was hit by friendly fire at Le Culot-East in Belgium in 1945, according to a profile of McNair listed on the website for the British Imperial War Museums’ American Air Museum in Britain.

His wife said the friendly fire came from the British.

“He was in a hospital for three weeks,” she said.

The American Air Museum in Britain’s biography of McNair recounts some of his military exploits during World War II, including his participation in the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group — which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross as a member of.

The group was based out of Mount Farm in Oxfordshire, England, and took more than three million intelligence photos for the allies during the war.

McNair was also a member of the 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, the 8th

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Honor Society. The Best of Show award and $200 prize went to the All-Stars.

Leading sponsor Topgolf took over the main vendor tent and set up its “man cave,” complete with interactive games and prizes.

Philpot and her husband, Max, 35, have attended the festival since they moved to town 10 years ago from Ohio.

This year they attended the parade for the first time with one of the newest Suwanee residents, their 9-month-old daughter.

As they fed their daughter a scoop of ice cream from vendor Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream, the Philpots said they plan to attend the event for years to come. Max

• What: Suwanee Fest • When: Noon to 5 p.m. today • Where: Town Center Park, Suwanee • More info: www.suwaneefest.com

Philpot was especially excited about the new rides and games at the family fun zone, and with good reason.

“They’ve got that kids section over there, which she’s obviously too young to use, but it’s going to be fantastic when she’s old enough to use it,” he said.

For the grown-ups, various live performers hit the stage throughout the day at the Suwanee amphitheater.

If you missed Saturday’s festivities Suwanee Fest continues through today.

portunity to come and adopt a new pet.”

Residents who are interested in adopting one of the evacuated About five dozen pets that dogs or cats can visit the animal shelter at 884 Winder Highway were evacuated from southeast in Lawrenceville. County ofGeorgia because of Tropical Storm Irma are up for adoption ficials said they are moving the animals from their temporary in Gwinnett County.

County officials said 42 dogs home to the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center steadily as and 19 cats were brought to space in the shelter allows.

Lawrenceville from the Glynn This is the second time in less County animal shelter before than a month that the shelter Irma. The decision to bring has taken in animals who were them to Gwinnett came after evacuated ahead of a hurricane.

Gov. Nathan Deal issued a It accepted 11 cats who were mandatory evacuation order evacuated from a shelter in for counties along the Georgia Houston because of Hurricane coast.

Harvey on Sept. 1. Officials said The animals were originally taken to a temporary location in all of the cats from Houston Lawrenceville, but Gwinnett of- have been adopted.

The animal shelter is letting ficials have been transferring the prospective pet parents adopt animals steadily to the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and cats for $10 and dogs for $30.

Each pet that is adopted at those Enforcement Center. prices have been vaccinated, “The Gwinnett Animal Shelmicrochipped and spayed or ter was without power much of neutered, officials said. the week,” county spokesman The county has posted inJoe Sorenson said. “When the power was out, we were unable formation about adoptable pets on the shelter’s website, http:// to open the facility to the genbit.ly/2r8DDf7. Officials are eral public, which reduced opencouraging families who adopt portunities for people to adopt pets from the shelter to email dogs and cats. photos of them to PetAdoption“Animal Welfare staff did work closely with rescue groups Pics@gwinnettcounty.com so they can be posted on the Gwinto place as many animals as nett Animal Shelter’s Facebook possible. The shelter is open page. again and people have an op-

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McNair Air Force.

Meeting famous people during the war At one point, he had a chance encounter with Patton when the general pulled up in a car at the base McNair was stationed at in Cherbourg, France.

McNair had a camera with him, so he asked the general for a photo — and Patton obliged, posing for the young airman.

Not too long afterward, Churchill pulled up in a convertible with highranking military officials in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration, and McNair snapped their photo as well.

Before he went to France, though, then-Lt. McNair attended a USO dance in England because he wanted to meet some English girls. At the dance, he spotted a pair who were at the dance with an older woman.

“He wasn’t a dancer, but he wanted to do something and he saw these two nice girls across the room, so he was walking over to speak to them and a couple of men came up beside him and asked what the problem was,” his wife said. “Then, the older lady said, ‘Lieutenant, I would like to introduce you to my daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.’

“He had all sorts of things like that happen to him.”

After the war ended, he was tasked with flying Goring, who ran Germany’s air force during the war, to the Nuremberg Trials. Goring died in Nuremberg while the trials were being held.

“They had to take the door off (the plane) to get him in because he was so fat,” McNair’s wife said of Goring.

Continuing a military career after World War II The American Air Museum in Britain’s biography also states McNair flew more than 600 combat hours on 110 missions during World War II and the Vietnam War. In all, he was shot down twice and survived four airplane crashes during his 30-year military career.

He was a professor at North Carolina State University during the Korean War, and later served as director of the aerospace program at the Pentagon and an air Force advisor to NASA. His wife said the Russian launch of Sputnik

raised particular concern and McNair was one of the military advisors involved in studying the satellite’s implications for the U.S. “He had to go to Johnston Island incognito,” she said. “They had a base there where they monitoring the satellite going round and round and round, and making sure it wasn’t going to attack (the U.S.).”

During his career, McNair earned degrees from the University of Alabama and the Air Force Institute of Technology, and studied religion at the Virginia Theological Seminary.

Later on, McNair wasn’t happy working in the Pentagon and asked to be sent to Vietnam to be closer to the combat, according to his wife.

In addition to flying in Vietnam, though, McNair’s involvement in that conflict made use of another great interest of his: religion.

He helped start a nondenominational country church in Vietnam that grew so large that the head chaplain for the Army and the Rev. Billy Graham both came to check it out.

“He loved the Lord and he always wanted to share his faith,’” his wife said.

Life after the military McNair retired from the military as a colonel in 1972. At that point, he became an author and traveled to give lectures.

He was also a Republican candidate for Georgia’s governor in 1994.

After his first wife of 63 years, Amy, died, he married Delysia. The couple were married for nearly 10 years before he passed away.

His wife said the lectures, in particular, gave him an opportunity to share his faith with other people.

“He spoke all over the world about his faith and about Christian business ethics,” she said. “He also spoke across America at various governors prayer breakfasts.”

He is survived by his wife, two children, two step-children, four grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In the end, McNair got to spend his life indulging his passions both in the military and after that career ended.

“Mac was a very special man with a wonderful life,” his wife said. “His two main passions in life were flying and theLord.”

Lawrenceville resident Angela Arthur savors a rib during Lawrenceville’s Rock’N Ribville festival Saturday. This was Arthur’s third time attending the annual festival and she said she fasted all morning in anticipation of eating at the event. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

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Ribville

I’ve seen a lot more social media chatter about bites, but he said he had this festival this year a game plan for tackling compared to other years, the challenge. and I think a lot of that “I just find where the has to do with the investmeat is and chow down ment in the entertainon it,” he said. ment.”

Thousands of people But the barbecue was visited the Lawrenceville also a big draw for atLawn on Saturday for tendees who chowed the 10th annual festival, down on ribs, beef briswhere 40 teams comket and, yes, turkey legs peted to see who had the throughout the afternoon. best barbecue. For the Lawrenceville resident second year in a row, Agnes Arthur said she Gainesville-based Atlanta planned her eating schedBarbecue Store won the ule around attending the grand championship for festival. She’s a repeat the best eats at the event. attendee, having now This marked the fourth been to three Rock’N year that the event, which Ribvilles. raises money for the “I came for the food,” Lawrenceville Police Be- she said. “I didn’t eat all nevolent Fund, has been morning because I was a Kansas City Barbeque waiting to eat here.”

Society competition.

University of Alabama “We’re pumped,” student Kyra DeRamus Atlanta Barbecue Store’s attended with her aunt, Randy Boswell said. “It Snellville resident Mishi was just a good, solid DeRamus, and enjoyed cook, and that’s what bites on ribs while getwins is solid cooks.” ting a chance to catch Lawrenceville Ecoup with her family. It nomic Development Diwas the first time they’d rector Lisa Sherman said attended the festival, but the city decided to raise the college student gave the stakes for this year’s it her seal of approval. festival to mark its 10th “The environment is anniversary by investing great and the food is even in the entertainment. As better,” she said. a result, they got counLoganville residents try music artist Rodney Shawn Sadlier and Mary Atkins to headline the Beth Anzovino said they event with an evening were looking forward to concert that capped off finding barbecue resthe festival. taurants that they could Adam Craig, Laughlin, visit throughout the year.

Mia Green and NASH They moved to the area Next Artist also pera year ago, and this was formed at the festival. their first time at Rock’N “Rodney Atkins is Ribville. certainly the most wellThe couple said they known musician we’ve expected to eat barbecue had on our stage at this from about three restaufestival,” Sherman said. rants during the event.

“He’s had over a dozen They weren’t sure they hits since 2008 and he’s could eat more than that. got (name recognition).

They just had to figure

out which ones to try.

“There’s almost an overwhelming amount of food,” Anzovino said.

Sadlier later said, “I look food things like this because you get to try a little bit of everything.”

Everyone had their own opinion about what good barbecue should have.

Melvin Brewer with 108B Events said showmanship and service are key factors. People lined up at the 108B tent to get barbecue and the catering company, which did not compete in the competition, was down to its last six racks of ribs before the festival reached its halfway point.

“We’re out in front with the attendees, we talk with them and let them taste the food,” Brewer said. “Why buy it if you don’t try some of it first? It’s like buying a car. You want to test drive it.”

But Boswell and many attendees said it ultimately comes down to tenderness.

“Make sure you get your tenderness right,” he said. “A hundred different flavors work if you get the tenderness right, but if the tenderness isn’t right, it’s not good.”

In addition to winning two consecutive times at Rock’N Ribville, Atlanta Barbecue Store also won another competition held in the spring at Coolray Field. Because of those wins — all within the last year — Boswell joked that he might only compete in Gwinnett’s county seat in the future.

“I’m done cooking anywhere but Lawrenceville,” he said.

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As they sat at Slow Pour Brewing Company’s bar and chatted about life, Grayson residents Tamara Brown and Angela and Christopher Benner raised their glasses to offer a toast to Gwinnett’s first brewery.

They were among the packed-house crowd of guests who showed up for the brewery’s opening night.

Like many of the other people who showed up and socialized over beers, the trio said they were happy to have a brewery that they could go to in their neck of the woods.

“This is great for Lawrenceville — it’s actually great for the whole area,” Christopher Benner said.

Beer lovers who showed up for Slow Pour’s grand opening were largely from different parts of Gwinnett County. In the past they’d had to go down to Atlanta, other parts of the metro area or even Athens to find a brewery.

Now they only have to drive to downtown Lawrenceville.

“We’re so excited,” Norcross resident Rachel Gaultney said.

“We finally don’t have to drive down to Atlanta, or far away, to actually go and enjoy a couple of local beers,” said Lawrenceville resident Jesse Wight, who came to the opening with Gaultney.

That was a recurring theme among Slow Pour’s first customers Friday night.

While Georgia has had a growing locally brewed craft beer market, those beers have been brewed and sold elsewhere. Several attendees said that before Slow Pour came along, going to a brewery meant making a long trip away from home.

Other than going to Atlanta or Athens, that could mean heading down to Decatur, north to Gainesville or

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been eagerly anticipating.

“We’ve been waiting for it to open,” Lawrenceville resident Judy Rice said as she played a game of Scrabble with her friend, Leslie Shepherd. “We’d drive past it at least once a week when we were headed downtown to eat, and so we’ve been watching it. When it came out (in the Daily Post on Friday) that it was opening, we called each other and said, ‘Hey, we need to go.’”

The brewery’s opening drew a mixed crowd of people of different ages, including some mothers who at left, Grayson resicame with their adult-aged dents Christopher and daughters. angela Benner and TaLawrenceville resident mara Brown enjoy beers Gaye Kanitsch celebrated at Slow Pour Brewing her birthday at the opening Company’s bar. above, craft beer lovers mingle with her daughter, Peachtree Corners resident Katie at lawrenceville-based Kanitsch.

Slow Pour Brewing Company’s bar during “I just think it’s wonderful its opening night on Fri- for Gwinnett to have someday. (Staff Photos: Curt thing like this,” the elder Yeomans) Kanitsch said.

Her daughter said, “It’s a great beer. I’m normally west to Alpharetta or Cobb own, said he’s been lookthe depot area, so we’re not a beer drinker, but the County. ing forward to Slow Pour’s very excited, and to see this IPA that I tried tonight was “We needed a brewery in opening because of its turnout on the very first day a very easy beer to sip on Gwinnett County,” Buford proximity. is amazing,” Warbington (whether at) summer barresident Heather Melton “It’s exciting knowing said. “I love the architecture. becues or in my apartment. said. “It saves us the trip that you just go down the It’s great.”

It’s really good sipping beer, (of going) to Sweetwater or road have a craft beer on tap, Some of Slow Pour’s first (better) than what I’m used Terrapin.” and I love the atmosphere customers were people who to.”

Dacula resident Jay How- of the place,” Hubbard said. have known Reynolds and Reynolds said he and ard said that he’s a fan of “It’s got a nice character to Mazzawi for years. LoganMazzawi were proud to see craft beer, so he is happy to it. It’s a great place to come ville resident Laura Dicarlo their brewing effort emhave some place close by to and just be with friends. We said Mazzawi is her dentist, braced by large numbers of visit. He has to pass through needed this.” so she wanted to see how people on the opening night.

Lawrenceville’s downtown The size of the crowd, his venture into the brewing He said the lines at the two area on his way to and from which grew as the night business would go. bars in the brewery had been work every day, so he’s been progressed, was a welcome “I like that it’s a little about 40 people deep since able to see the progress Slow sight to Lawrenceville City closer, plus there’s some about 20 minutes after the Pour co-owners John Reyn- Manager Chuck Warbinggood food down on the doors opened at 5 p.m. olds and Marty Mazzawi ton, who stopped by early square,” Dicarlo said.

“I thought it would be had made on the brewery. on to see how the opening Snellville resident Cheri huge, for sure, but we’ve “We don’t have to drive went. He said the brewPrall, who was chatting with been dreaming about this for to Atlanta, or Gainesville, or ery will play a key role in Dicarlo over beers at the two years, and to finally be Athens,” Howard said. “We Lawrenceville’s plans for the brewery, said, “It’s nice to able to open our doors to the can come here.” area north of the downtown not have to drive too far.” people of Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville resident square.

Slow Pour’s opening was have everyone into the space Tim Hubbard, who does “This is a catalyst for something several customers and see it — it’s just unreal,” some homebrewing of his some vision we have for at the brewery said they’ve he said.

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Robert Jeffery Miller

Charge: Felony probation violation

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Maurice McGruder

Charge: Felony probation violation

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Mary Nail

Kathy Sharpton

Elizabeth Meredith Adams, age 59, of Buford, GA passed away on September 10, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Ruby Higgins Copeland, of Auburn, GA passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law, Feleica and Ron Puckett; grandchildren, Benjamin (Jeimy) Puckett and Summer Nicole Puckett; great grandchildren, Stephanie Sanchez and Izzy Puckett; sister, Gladys Helen Rawlins Roberts; niece, Dana (Bobby) Rawlins Hardesty and nephew, Greg (Pam) Rawlins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Lewis Copeland and parents, Clyde and Dovie Higgins.

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

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Manuella Evans age 73 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on September 15, 2017. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Service Lawrenceville, GA. (770)962-2200 ByrdandFlanigan.com

Ore Ewing Moon, age 83 of Conyers, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Whiting will officiate.

Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park.

Mrs. Moon was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Moon, in 2016, her daughter, Brenda Brown, in 2005 and her grandson, Michael Brown, in 1997. She is survived by her Children: Sue & Benny Collins of Griffin; Thomas & Felicia Moon of Commerce; Janice & Howard Hoopaugh of Arab, AL; Bobby & Tara Moon of Conyers; Shirley & Dewey Martin of Flowery Branch; 17 Grandchildren and Many Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 - 8 PM on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052.

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Karen Cornell Karen Annette Cornell, age 53, of Decatur, passed away on September 14, 2017. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. www.stewartfh.com.

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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.

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Frances Runyon Frances Ruth Foster Runyon age 89 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on September 14, 2017. Arrangements

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County officials plan for free storm debris pickup crews are still clearing debris from county and state rights of way and at critical facilities, Gwinnett County ofremoval of debris set ficials announced Friday out by the public will night that they will begin begin Wednesday, Sept. offering free storm debris 20 while work continues pickup next week for on clearing roadways residents who live along and county properties,” county and state roads. county officials said in a The news comes on the statement. heel of announcements Residents are asked to from several cities that cut and stack limbs and they would offer free branches behind the curb debris pickup in the wake at their homes to avoid it of Tropical Storm Irma. being washed into storm The county’s pickup water drains and causing effort will be limited to a clog that could create tree limbs, branches and backups in that system. other forms of vegetative Officials are also asking debris that were knocked residents not to stack the around by Irma. limbs or branches next “Because County to fire hydrants, utility

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boxes or utility poles.

Limbs should be cut down into 4-foot sections, and downed trees should be cut up into pieces that weigh less than 50 pounds.

Officials are asking residents not to put the debris in plastic bags, and not to mix the limbs, branches and other vegetative debris with roofing tiles, fencing or other items that were damaged during the storm.

Residents who hired a company to cut up their debris should have the company haul away the debris as well to help reduce the amount of storm debris located in rights of way, county officials

said.

“A completion timetable will not be available until the volume of debris is established, but county crews will work as quickly as possible un-

til the effort is finished,” county officials said in a statement.

Residents who want to provide an address for the debris pickup can send an email to dot-

servicerequest@gwinnettcounty.com, or call Gwinnett County Department of Transportation officials at 770-822-7400 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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A class of 13 new recruits and three veterans graduated from Gwinnett’s training program to become certified firefighters and paramedics last week. (Photos: Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services)

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ille. The ceremony included a badgepinning ritual, as well as a presentation The Gwinnett County Department of certificates. of Fire and Emergency Services celTo get to that point, recruits underebrated 13 new recruits who comwent 15 months of classroom instrucpleted the training program to become tion, practical lab scenarios, basic certified firefighters and paramedics. firefighter training and medical clinical Three veteran firefighters — Brant rotations at the hospital and on the amKeiser, Ashley Fields and Kasey Fields bulance. BOC Chairwoman Charlotte — also completed the program to Nash and County Administrator Glenn enhance their skills.

Stephens praised the graduates for Fire Chief Casey Snyder and their hard work during the ceremony. members of the department’s com“Accolades were also given to the mand staff joined the recruits and their families who supported the recruits as families in a badge pinning ceremony they completed the class assignments last week at the Gwinnett Justice and See GRADUATES, Page 12A Administration Center in Lawrencev-

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A class of 13 new recruits and three veterans graduated from Gwinnett’s training program to become certified firefighters and paramedics last week. (Photos: Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services)

•From Page 11A and focused on their studies during the academy program,” said Gwinnett firefighter Capt. Tommy Rutledge.

A few graduates won special recognition. The academic award, as well as the Paramedic Star of Life Award, went to Justin Whisnant, while the physical fitness award and the Top Rung Award were given to Evan Phillips. Will Brooks won the Core Values Award.

Snyder had a departing message for all the fire graduates.

“Chief Snyder reminded the group that the profession is built on public trust and expressed the importance of being public servants,” Rutledge said.

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Johnson hosting small business think tank this week U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson will hold a think tank designed to help small business owners find federal resources this week.

The Small Business Think Tank Hank ConnectJohnson ing Small Businesses with Government Resources event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 N. Indian Creek Drive in Clarkston. It is designed to show business owners what federal resources are out there that can help them grow and generate new jobs in the Fourth Congressional

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and representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance; Start: ME; the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center; Department of Defense; Veterans Affairs and the General Services Administration.

The congressman’s office said some of the topics that are expected to be discussed at the event include how to access capital and how to get in touch with officials with the federal government in a network-friendly environment.

“Billy” Ray II to be a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is scheduled to be looked at next week, according to an agenda released by the U.S. Curt Yeomans Senate Judiciary Billy Ray District, which includes Committee. southern Gwinnett.

Ray is one of five nomi“This is the fourth in a senees who are scheduled to ries of small business roundbe reviewed by the committables held this summer tee when it meets at 10 a.m. throughout the district and Sept. 20 in Washington, D.C. is free and open to all small He is currently the presiding business leaders,” Johnson’s U.S. Senate committee judge on the Georgia Court office said in an announceto review Ray nomination of Appeals but previously ment of the event. to federal bench spent 10 years as a GwinParticipating officials are President Donald Trump’s nett County Superior Court expected to include Johnson nomination of William judge.

The nomination of Atlanta attorney Michael Brown for another judge’s spot in the $299,000 Northern District of Georgia is also expected to be reviewed at that time.

A video of the hearing for the nominees will be available at www.judiciary.senate.

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ensuring that the men and women in uniform have the best available tools at their disposal when we send them into battle,” Isakson said in a statement. “JSTARS provides unparalleled battle management, command and control, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. It has proven itself indispensable in our campaign to defeat ISIL, in counterterrorism operations and even during the current hurricane disaster responses.”

Perdue said, “Today, JSTARS is our nation’s premier Battle Management, Command and Control (BMC2) asset used in theater. In fact, right now, the Air Force does not have another asset that can sufficiently replace JSTARS capabilities. It’s extremely concerning that the Air Force is considering ending this critical program without a plan to avoid a potential extended capability gap.”

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Isakson, Perdue introduce amendment to keep Georgia-based surveillance aircraft flying U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, both R-Ga., introduced an amendment to the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act this week to stop the U.S. Air Force from retiring a surveillance aircraft that is based out of Johnny Georgia.

Isakson The E-8 JSTARS aircraft are housed at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robbins.

David Perdue Isakson and Perdue’s amendment would bar the Air Force from using funds allocated in the defense spending bill from “prematurely” retiring the aircraft.

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ents Thursdays at the Hill through Sept. 21 on selected dates at 6 p.m. The event will be located at 5039 W. Broad St. in Sugar Hill. For more information, visit cityofsugarhill. com.

Oct. 21 If you’re interested in helpGrayson Blues and Brews ing others, you can have the will be held from 2 to 6 p.m.

Oct. 21 at Grayson Community chance as an Abbey Hospice volunteer. Abbey Hospice Park, located at 475 Grayson is looking for volunteers from Parkway in Grayson. General admission tickets will be $35 in helping in the office to visiting members of the community. advance, $40 on Oct. 21. VIP Abbey Hospice is located at admission will cost $55 in advance only. VIP tables for eight 215 Azalea Court in Social Circle. For more information, will be available for $450. For visit abbeyhospice.com or more information, visit www. contact Rachael Overstreet at grayson-bluesandbrews.com.

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Trump’s option play with Dems What just happened? President Trump cut a deal with Democrats to pay for hurricane damage relief and raise the debt ceiling without getting anything in return, except the temporary avoidance of a government shutdown. How to describe this? Was it a sellout, or a pragmatic act?

It’s football season again, so let’s call this deal the “option play.” It isn’t used much by today’s professional players, but the play is designed to give a quarterback the option of running the ball, or, if he sees he can’t make it through the defensive line, toss it to a player trailing behind Cal him in an Thomas effort to gain yards.

President Trump might consider these options in an effort to push through his agenda.

Apparently having grown tired of Republican ineptitude for failing to repeal and replace Obamacare, or do much else with their majorities in the House and Senate, other than to think up new excuses for their failures, the debt ceiling deal might give the president wiggle room to demand concessions from Democrats.

The danger is that Democrats may not feel the need to compromise, if they believe they can win concessions from a president who does not have an ideological core.

The second option might be to embarrass Republicans sufficiently to force them to unify and pass a true Republican agenda. That used to include lower taxes, smaller government and reducing the debt through less spending and economic growth. I’m not betting on this option.

Option three would be to put incumbent Republicans in such a bind that primary challengers next year could defeat “moderates” and others who failed to live up to their campaign promises.

How many Republicans could successfully campaign on a platform of “re-elect me, because I accomplished nothing and opposed the president”?

There’s also an option the Republican majority hasn’t tried. Rush Limbaugh mentioned it on his radio program: “If just at any time in the past six months, or any time in the next six, if for just three months Ryan and McConnell would work with Trump to advance his agenda, they would own everything for who knows how long. If they would have repealed and replaced Obamacare, if they would have then moved on to tax cuts and … real tax reform, and if they had built the wall. … If those three things had serious action with an appearance of unity within the Republican Party on those issues, the Democrats wouldn’t stand a prayer for 25 years.”

Too many Republicans remain embarrassed that Trump won. He would never be allowed to join their inner circle whose mantra appears to be “when the going gets tough, the weak surrender without a fight.” For these Republicans, principles have been replaced by pragmatism.

Trump’s deal with Democrats excluded the children of “undocumented” immigrants. Perhaps the president could allow DACA kids to remain in the country in exchange for money to build the wall. But why should Democrats compromise when they get what they want anyway?

Democrats have a problem of their own after doing a deal with a president they have reviled and ridiculed since he announced his candidacy. If the president is giving them what they want, how do Democrats run against him in next year’s congressional elections?

The deal Trump made with Democrats expires in 90 days. Will Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi use an option they have successfully employed in the past to win more concessions from the president? It’s called the Christmas option and it is designed to smear Republicans as “heartless” politicians who would harm children by not giving in to Democrats’ demands.

President Trump has broken a legislative logjam. The question now is what happens next. That question goes not so much to Democrats as to the Republican leadership. It’s their option now.

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

County needs your input on transit Gwinnett County has been blessed by many years of prosperity and growth, and it’s not expected to slow down anytime soon. Estimates for the number of people living in Gwinnett County in the year 2040 range from the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 1.35 million projection to a Woods & Poole estimate of 1.5 million.

One of the most common concerns I hear from our residents and businesses is the heavy traffic on our roads.

While our main mode of transportation in Gwinnett is automobiles, we know that a key way to provide mobility is to create viable options, including expanded transit.

For most of us, it’s convenient to jump in our cars to get to our destinations. But we can’t ignore the benefits of transit where density supports it. It can be a more efficient way to move lots of people from point A to point B. It takes vehicles off the street so our roadways function more

program, ConnectGwinnett: Transit Study, to analyze the existing system and determine ways to maximize its effectiveness and efficiency, as well as to evaluate the usefulness and feasibility of different modes of transit.

We are considering differCharlotte ent kinds of transit systems, Nash new routes, and, of course, the cost and value of potential improvements. Ultimately, efficiently and enables people all of the information and to commute in a relaxed analysis will be available to environment. It provides an the community for use in invaluable lifeline to people deciding whether to support who can’t drive due to age, funding an expanded transit income or disability and could system for Gwinnett. help support smart economic But for the study to be growth in the coming years. worthwhile, we need to hear We know we must underfrom you, the residents of stand our community’s expec- Gwinnett County. We currenttations and opinions related ly have a quick online survey to the expansion of Gwinnett through Sept. 25 for people to County Transit and the ability complete that will help guide of different options to meet the decision-making process. our future needs. To ensure It is available on the website that we approach the possibil- www.ConnectGwinnettTranity of additional transit opsit.com/survey. Our team tions in a smart and strategic of consultants and in-house way, we have embarked on a professionals are going to

community events to talk to people and get their feedback and their vision for transit in Gwinnett.

When the plan is ready in the first half of 2018, it will come to the Board of Commissioners for decisions about placing a referendum in front of Gwinnett voters. Because, ultimately, the future of transit in Gwinnett is up to the voters who will say yes or no to the question of additional funding.

But now is the time for you to get involved while the plans are still being formed.

So go to www.ConnectGwinnettTransit.com/survey and take the survey. Follow Connect Gwinnett: Transit Study on Facebook. We also have lots of valuable information on www.ConnectGwinnettTransit.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Charlotte Nash is chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

Honoring the memory of a special person This week marks the ninth anniversary of the loss of our oldest grandson, Zack Wansley. And, yes, it hurts as much today as on the day he collapsed and died while training for a marathon.

Zack was special. He was a true scholar athlete. He was president of just about every significant organization in his high school. He won the Journal Cup as his school’s Outstanding Senior. Zack was proof that one could get a quality public school education if willing to work for it.

He is one reason that I am so hawkish on public education and remain intractable regarding those politicians who would rather cut-andrun from what ails our public schools rather than try to fix the problems. I saw what Zack accomplished in the classroom and know it can be done.

Zack was also an unrepentant and unapologetic Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket in a family of Georgia Bulldogs. He was a Tech man through and through and, as usual, he was excelling academically when his life was cut short.

As this week approached, I asked myself how I could best honor his memory. I could wallow in self-pity or I could try to do something that would please the dickens out of him; something upbeat and more in keeping with his sunny personality. Zack

Dick Yarbrough didn’t do moping. He enjoyed every minute of his life and expected everyone else to do so, as well.

So, I thought what if his grandfather, himself an unrepentant and unapologetic Georgia Bulldog, invited a couple of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to his home to talk about Zack and his beloved school? Talk about the ultimate sacrifice. I felt Zack would be impressed that his grandfather loved him so much that he would endure a couple of hours of listening to Tech talk. Greater love hath no grandfather.

Guy Arledge was a colleague of mine at BellSouth and a 1971 graduate of Georgia Tech. One of his claims to fame — other than surviving my mercurial management style — was the creation and construction of a toy model of the Ramblin’ Wreck automobile and giving the idea to the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, which hadn’t thought of it but has since sold tens of

thousands of the replicas. Typical of Guy Arledge, he didn’t demand a cut of the proceeds.

He just thought it was the right thing to do because he loves his alma mater.

Rep. Bert Reeves, a 2000 graduate of Georgia Tech, is an attorney and a second-term member of the Legislature, representing the Marietta area. I got to know him after his herculean effort to update Georgia’s arcane adoption laws only to see his good works hijacked at the last minute by opponents of same-sex marriages.

In our conversations, I was impressed with his knowledge and passion for the subject and his commitment to improve our state’s adoption processes. I found him a serious and buttoned-downed young man who gives politics a good name.

What I didn’t know is there was another Bert Reeves.

This one went by the name of Buzz, the Georgia Tech mascot, and he was anything but serious and buttoneddown. “My job as mascot was to push the envelope,” he said, “and sometimes I pushed it a bit too far.” Nonetheless, his antics got him named an AllAmerican mascot.

He regaled us with stories about his experiences as Buzz, some of which can’t be repeated (except when he totally — and accidentally — dis-

rupted a live ESPN pregame show and when he coldcocked another team’s mascot at halftime, a blowhard Yankee who had previously derided him and referred to him as Forrest Gump.)

Arledge and Reeves had never met until they showed up at my house. Even though they graduated in different decades, their experiences were remarkably similar — professors who were to become great influences in their lives, classroom challenges they weren’t sure they would survive but did, and the satisfaction they feel from having attained their degree from Georgia Tech.

As hard as it is to admit, it was a fun session with a lot of stories and a lot of laughs. It was the perfect way to honor the memory of Zachary Earl Wansley. There is no doubt he was listening in that day and beaming all over.

As they were leaving, I felt it my ethical duty to inform them that I had taken copious notes — with a red-and-black UGA pencil. I can assure you that Zack would have expected no less from his grandfather.

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

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ZONINGS CITY OF DULUTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL USE REQUEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Duluth City Council to consider a request (SU#2017-005) from Wash Group V, LLC for Special Use approval to operate an emissions testing facility on a +/- 1.58 acre property located at 3645 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth, Georgia 30096 (tax parcel 6296 145). The property is currently zoned Duluth C-2 (General Business District) and will not change.

The public is invited to attend this meeting before the City Council on the Special Use request at Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia 30096. The meeting date, place and time regarding this matter are as follows: WHEN: October 9, 2017– 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 The Duluth City Council has the authority to revise and/or amend the language of the proposed application considerably and may do so as appropriate during the reading of the Special Use. PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to review the proposed application, which is on file with the Department of Planning & Development of the City of Duluth and to attend the public hearing at the date, time and place provided in this notice, to express their opinion on this matter. Written comments may also be received in lieu of testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the following address: City of Duluth ATTN: Bill Aiken 3167 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096 OR Email: baiken@duluthga.net For more information, contact Bill Aiken, Department of Planning & Development, at (770)476-1790. *********** In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Duluth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability.

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BLACK FRIDAY

Colquitt County’s Rashard Revels (15) reaches for Brookwood’s Dante Black (3) during their game Friday night at Brookwood High School. Below, Black (3) celebrates a touchdown with Casey Holman (77). (Photos: Will Fagan)

Brookwood pounds No. 2 Colquitt with ground game in 42-25 shocker

By Will Hammock

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SNELLVILLE — Longtime Brookwood head football coach Dave Hunter offered some advice to one of his former players, current Broncos offensive coordinator Chad Pickett, moments before the third quarter of Friday night’s game with Colquitt County got going.

“Keep running the ball,” said Hunter, known for his love of the ground game and sparse use of the forward pass during his

with the running game.

Brookwood did that in a huge first half and then held • Meadowcreek tops off second-ranked Colquitt Lithonia to improve to for a 42-25 victory, the 4-0, 6B • Lanier guts out sloppy biggest of third-year head win over Lambert, 7B coach Philip Jones’ tenure.

• Duluth wins on wacky The Broncos’ offensive ending to OT, 8B front set the tone, and running back Dante Black was • Complete game coverthe beneficiary, with 32 carage from Friday night’s ries for 267 yards and five high school football games on 6-8B touchdowns.

“It felt great,” Black said.

“A great team like Colquitt, successful tenure. being able to just run right Pickett concurred, but the at them and be successful, plan was already in place it was awesome, exhilafrom the start — pound the rating really. … The line ball at the visiting Packers was outstanding. I can’t

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praise them enough. I’m getting them crab legs this weekend. … (Running at Colquitt) was the plan from the beginning. We knew they had a lot of speed on defense, but their second and third levels were a little smaller. We felt like we could overpower them and run right at them.”

The Broncos jumped out to a 21-0 lead after the first quarter on three TD runs

by Black. The latter two covered 77 and 32 yards as the back sped through gaping holes created by Casey See BRONCOS, Page 8B

Archer grinds out old-school win over Devils

By David Friedlander

at Archer Community Stadium.

“Both defenses played really well (Friday) night,” Archer coach Andy Dyer said after his LAWRENCEVILLE — Most team improved to 4-0 on the of Friday night’s clash between season. “They forced us into Archer and Norcross resembled a lot of negative plays. To our classic old-school, smash-mouth kids’ credit, they kept playing.” football dominated by defense The Tigers’ final tally of 203 and special teams. yards total offense belied just But when they really needed how tough the Norcross (1-3) it, the host Tigers finally found defense made it for them all some offense. evening — up until their final Carter Peevy came up with possession of the game, which four huge completions for came after Jake Camarda’s nearly half of his passing yards second 50-plus-yard field goal on the night during Archer’s to put the Blue Devils up 13-9 final possession. His 10-yard with 7:44 remaining. scoring strike to Braylen Officially, the drive covered Weems with exactly one min78 yards in seven plays after ute remaining lifted the No. 4 it started with 3:15 remaining.

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to go 92 yards after a seconddown holding penalty moved it back to the 8-yard line.

But Peevy and the Tigers were undaunted, especially after remembering the only other really productive drive he and his teammates had late in the first half, which also resulted in a TD pass to Andrew Booth.

“We had great pass protection from my O-line. They really stepped up when it mattered,” said a hoarse Peevy, who finished the night 18 of 25 for 146 yards and a pair of TDs. “We just made key throws and catches when we had to. That (last first-half drive) put it in our heads that See ARCHER, Page 8B

Norcross Blue Devils’ Clay Harris (2) gets gang tackled by several Archer Tigers defensive players during Friday night’s game at Archer High School in Lawrenceville. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

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Buford claims fifth straight county title with sweep of North

By David Friedlander

North briefly pulled as close as 12-8 when the Bulldogs capitalized on a few Buford errors, but LAWRENCEVILLE Sutherland, Shipes and — Just in case Buford Cason each had a kill that team didn’t fully grasp the helped the Wolves regain significance of what Satthe initiative. urday’s Gwinnett County Shipes added the finishvolleyball championship ing touch, this time from could mean to its legacy the service line, to secure the final point, and the title and the program, head for Buford and end a solid coach Hadli Daniels gave run for North, which had them a little reminder before the day’s first serve. defeated Mountain View As it turned out, she 25-21, 25-19 and Hebron needn’t have worried about Christian 25-20, 25-20 the Wolves’ sense of selfearlier in the day to reach awareness. the finals.

Behind a balanced of“Whenever you’re in the fensive attack powered finals like this, everything

by Tatum Shipes, Avery has to click,” North coach Cason and Halston Hillier, Vanessa Henry said. “We Buford rolled to straightdidn’t get into a rhythm enough early. We had good set victories over Greater plays here and there, but Atlanta Christian and we just did the things we Mill Creek before scoring normally do consistently. downing North Gwinnett “Volleyball is a psy25-16, 25-11 to capture chological sport. If you another county tournament don’t regroup fast enough, title at Mountain View (opponents) can rally seven High School.

It was the fifth straight or eight points. And we for the Wolves (20-1), just didn’t regroup fast breaking the tie they had enough in certain situawith Wesleyan for most tions. Buford played well, consecutive titles, and and we just didn’t regroup matching their record for enough.” total championships since Lizzy Packer had a solid the tournament began in overall day to lead North 2007. with 17 kills, six aces and “It’s a really good feelBuford’s Avery Cason (11) pushes the ball past North Gwinnett’s Autumn Hamilton (15) during Saturday’s Gwinnett 23 digs, while O’Farrell ing,” said Shipes, a senior County Championships at Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville. (Photo: Karl L. Moore) added 23 kills and four who will go on to play colblocks, Fortin dished out 42 lege volleyball at Auburn bined 20 kills, followed assists, Schneider contribthrough a North doubleat 4-4 following a net vio- front and ignited another next year. “You keep going closely by Cason’s 18 kills block attempt. uted 26 digs, Jones finished lation by Buford. big run, this one a 7-1 as a team and keep getting and Hillier’s 14 kills, with with 21 digs and Jill TonThat play also demBut another Shipes kill streak that put them in stronger and … keeping Stella Alverson setting up tillo chipped in 19 digs. onstrated just how many put the Wolves back in front for good at 11-5. the tradition going.” most of those points on her powerful options Buford It’s also a reminder that way to 67 assists on the had, as Sutherland, Shipes such accolades weren’t day. and Hillier all recorded always that plentiful not all That dominance was kills during what became a that long ago. also on display in the 9-2 run that ballooned the “We were trying to tell championship match Wolves’ lead to 22-15. them about five years ago, against North, as Cason “Everybody on the A GREAT PLACE TO when none of them were collected three kills during team … can play every ® here,” Daniels said. “In an opening run that saw position,” said Shipes, who WATCH ALL THE GAMES! their heads, they want to Buford take an 8-2 lead in recorded 10 kills during ® have a legacy, and this is the opening game. the championship match. their legacy now. They’ve Down as much 10-3 at “So if we (encounter) a ® won all four years they’ve one point, the Bulldogs block at one point, we have played (varsity), and most (24-5) began to rally betwo other hitters who can of them have played since hind the combined efforts put the ball down as good freshman. So they were of hitters Autumn Hamas anyone else.” here for the one (Buford ilton and Jada Jones and Symia Simmons gave won) four years ago. So setter Alexa Fortin.

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Archer’s James Cragin and Peachtree Ridge’s Chase Condra race to the finish line at the Gwinnett County Cross Country Championship held in Conyers on Saturday. Below, Dacula runner Skyler English won the individual girls title. (Photos: Enka Lawson)

Mill Creek boys, North Gwinnett girls roll to team titles

By Colin Hubbard Staff Correspondent

CONYERS — In what might have been the best conditions ever, the Gwinnett County Cross Country championships Saturday at Georgia International Horse Park turned into a great day for both Mill Creek and North Gwinnett.

Mill Creek won the boys team title in landslide fashion with 69 points. The Hawks won by 43 points over the second place Broncos, who totaled 112.

The North Gwinnett girls dominated as well, beating out runner-up Brookwood by 17 points.

All eight of Mill Creek’s runners finished inside the top 64 out of 176 participants, with five scoring in the top 18.

Joseph Muck led the way for the Hawks, placing 10th while teammate Brian Ricks came in just behind in 11th.

“I’m just very proud of the boys because we only returned one varsity runner from last year’s team,” Mill Creek boys head coach Andy Christie said. “So for them to put in

the work that they did this summer, and to come out here and have a performance like this is pretty special.”

“We were unranked coming into the season, and they took that as motivation, too, show people that even though we didn’t have a lot of returners, we could do the work to hopefully be in the conversation.

“I just reminded them that they’re ready, and

race, managed to run him down and pass him just before the finish line.

And after having to settle for a second-place finish in last year’s meet, Condra was more than elated to finally eclipse his goal of finishing in first.

“I don’t really have that strong of a kick really, that’s not what I’m known for, but I knew that I had it in me,” Condra said. “I just kept on speeding up and speeding up and I was like, ‘I really want this championship.’ I didn’t win it last year and I thought I should have. I just wanted it really bad.”

Condra’s official time was 16:08.68, which was that they had prepared for roughly 10 seconds slower this and thankfully they than his time last year, did what I thought they despite finishing in second. would do and went out and But as it turned out, it was executed.” all a part of his plan to While it was a great come out with the win. day for Mill Creek as a “The first mile, we went team, it was even better for a lot slower than usual,” Peachtree Ridge’s Chase Condra said. “Usually Condra, who nicked James we go at like a 4:50 pace, Cragin of Archer by two but we were closer to a one-thousandths of a sec5-minute pace today. So I ond for the individual title. knew that I wanted to stay Condra, who trailed Cra- conservative in the first gin on at least two separate mile. The only difference occasions throughout the is, running in the front by

yourself is a lot different than running with completion around you.”

The North Gwinnett girls finished with 61 points en route to their team title.

Out of 139 runners, the Bulldogs placed all eight inside the top 29. Sarah Melkerson, who has been the team’s top runner all season finished seventh, while teammate Makenna Kulzer finished right behind her in eighth.

All in all, it was a major success in the eyes of North head coach John Rowland.

“The girls have been working hard all summer,” he said. “I’m just so proud of them, especially of our seniors. This is a prestigious event, and I’m excited for the coaches.

Just a great day for North, and I’m just excited to be a part of it. I’m just out here watching.”

The individual title went to the race favorite, Skylar Swift of Dacula, who cruised to an 11-second victory over second place Mary Kathryn Knott from Peachtree Ridge.

Swift led from the get-

go and never let any of her competition get to within striking distance after the 6-minute mark.

The Falcons didn’t bring home a team trophy after finishing in sixth, but Swift was proud to represent her school in the biggest way that she could.

“I feel like our school always gets the underdog label,” she said. “I like representing my school as the underdog because I get to accomplish things and people get to notice our school and see what we have,” she said. “We really are more than what people think we are.”

The lone Falcon to crack the top 30, Swift cut 10 seconds off of her time from last year after finishing sixth overall in 2016.

“It feels pretty cool,” Swift said. “I’m proud of the hard work that I’ve done and I’m really seeing how it’s paid off. It’s just really excited to know that I get rewarded for working hard. I’m really competitive, and the sound of footsteps behind me freaks me out, so I just had to keep pushing to get away,” she said. “It’s threatening.”

GWINNETT COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Saturday’s results BOYS Top-10 boys finishers 1. Chase Condra, Peachtree Ridge 16:08.68 2. James Cragin, Archer 16:08.70 3. Myles Collins, Archer 16:31.82 4. Kai Brickey, Collins Hill 16:36.03 5. Axel Avalos, Central Gwinnett 16:36.28 6. Christian Corsello, Parkview 16:46.83 7. Alex Haggard, Peachtree Ridge 16:54.74 8. David Gunn, Grayson 16:58.87 9. Luke McNeil, Brookwood 17:02.48 10. Joseph Muck, Mill Creek 17:05.19 TEAM RESULTS Mill Creek 69 (10. Joseph Muck, 17:05.19; 11. Brian Ricks, 17:05.71; 13. Ethan Jarrett, 17:07.72; 17. Pual Pollock, 17:11.03; 18. Brian Pelland, 17:13.74; 30. Josh Hall, 17:33.86; 50. Brendan Gubitoso, 17:56.85; 64. Daniel Hettesheimer, 18:07.49) Brookwood 112 (9. Luke McNeil, 17:02.48; 21, Zach Roberts, 17:17:99; 22. Chris Helak, 17:18.56; 24. Matthew Tharakan, 17:21.97; 36. Jake Weitzel, 17:43.43; 52. Michael Hopf, 17:58.31; 62. Philip Jones, 18:04.39; 63.

Rulon Frandsen, 18:06.78; 65. Vijay Shanmugam, 18:12.17) Grayson 117 (8. David Gunn, 16:58.87; 12.

Gabe McNett, 17:07.11; 25. Emmanuel Devore, 17:23.80; 35. Chris Cherono, 17:43.43; 37. Ty Freeman, 17:44.27) Parkview 124 (6. Christian Corsello, 16:46.83; 16. Bryce Thomas, 17:08.94; 28. Tristan Autry, 17:30.47; 34. Marquis Lynch, 17:41.88; 40. Zach Gooch, 17:48.29) Peachtree Ridge 152 (1. Chase Condra, 16:08.68; 7. Alex Haggard, 16:54.74; 29. Brett Kerbey, 17:32.88; 48. Thomas Kennedy, 17:55.39; 70. Colin Beck, 18:16.12)

Archer 164 (2. James Cragin, 16:08.70; 3.

Myles Collins, 16:31.82; 41. John Klima, 17:50.43; 55. Icholas Kundin, 18:01.76; 66.

Daren Funiestas, 18:12.83) Dacula 176 (15. Michael Rowe, 17:08. 65; 20. Alex Medley, 17:17.99; 43. Jacob Gilbert, 17:53.36; 45. Matt Schenberg, 17:53.62; 53.

Hayden Baker, 18:00.21) North Gwinnett 219 (19. Stephen Pipes, 17:14.05; 46. Brendan McCormack, 17:53.66; 49. Raymond Murphy, 17:55.82; 51. Noah Coppedge, 17:57.21; 54. Andrew Lawrence, 18:01.62) Norcross 276 (26. Gabriel Schlicht, 17:25.57; 47. Jacob Bottomley, 17:54.24; 58. Miguel Schlicht, 18:03.44; 69. Chris Bunner, 18:15.96; 82. Kimani Coates, 18:24.44) Collins Hill 276 (3. Kai Brickley, 16:36.03; 23. Gyasi Cockrell, 17:20.03; 74. Anthony Urmetz, 18:17.35; 78. Joel Gregory, 18:20.50; 108. Javier Rodriguez, 19:04.96) Hebron Christian 291 (31. Brandon Potra, 17:34.09; 38. Ethan Selph, 17:45.34; 59.

Michael Fabiano, 18:04.15; 84. Andy Harris, 18:28.44; 85. Preston Brown, 18:31.00) Wesleyan 332 (42. Mac Howie, 17:51.94; 60. Peter Hess, 18:04.21; 67. Jeb Brown, 18:13.90; 80. Will Parrish, 18:23.27; 92.

Jamarcus Turner, 18:43.15) Lanier 354 (14. Nathaniel Larrazabal, 17:08.07; 44. Luke Cranor, 17:53.54; 42.

Garrett Lynch, 18:16.42; 114. Matthew Arrowhead, 19:10.85; 137. Gabe Cranor, 19:57.00) Shiloh 407 (32. Robert Cranston, 17:37.91; 61. Spencer Vitense, 18:04.27; 101. Christian Valencia, 18:53.30; 107. Christopher Salgado, 19:03.33; 123. Drew Calderon, 19:26.50) Central Gwinnett 418 (5. Axel Avalos, 16:36.28; 93. Samir Lester, 18:43.28; 100.

Isaias Padilla, 18:52.82; 117. Alan MejiaBrandi, 19:13.13; 129. Conrado Del Real, 19:34.31) Duluth 419 (27. Connor Creedon, 17:28.23; 81. Will English, 18:24.41; 105. Luke Carnazzo, 18:57.60; 106. Robert Pelland, 18:58.69; 122. Darius Smith, 19:24.52) Mountain View 438 (39. Caleb Iwan, 17:47.29; 79. Daniel Hollander, 18:22.25; 102. Andrew Clacalone, 18:53.87; 113. Shane Henderson, 19:06.73; 133. Ian Sierzant, 19:46.44) GAC 453 (33. David Reed, 17:39.12; 87.

Gerald Filmore, 18:31.92; 116. Jacob Reading, 19:11.98; 120. Trey Dixon, 19:18.64; 128.

Parker Hallock, 19:33.61) Providence Christian 485 (68. Luke Hudson, 18:13.90; 73. Landon King, 18:17.10; 90.

Joel Duffie, 18:40.61, 145. Sam Johnson, 20:17.16; 166. Timmy Truong, 21:07:31) Discovery 577 (91. Pablo Muniz, 18:42.55; 99. Danny Gutierrez, 18:52.47; 151. Tashmar Pike, 20:24.13; 156. Benjamin Reyes, 20:29.21; 161. Anthony Stefanie, 20:50.49) South Gwinnett 652 (96. Keith Richard, 18:48.41; 164. Larson Evans, 21:00.39; 172.

Sean Smith, 22:40.27; 173. Sayda Smith, 24:25.10; 174. Loghan Simpkins, 24:50.73) GIRLS Top-10 finishers 1. Skylar English, Dacula 19:12.87 2. Mary Kathryn Knott, Peachtree Ridge 19:23.82 3. Marisa Petit, Mill Creek 19:45.82 4. Chloe Hetherington, Mountain View 19:55.72 5. Camryn Petit, Mill Creek 20:02.64 6. Reese Saddler, Brookwood 20:07:30 7. Sarah Melkerson, North Gwinnett, 20:21.35 8. Makenna Kulzer, North Gwinnett, 20:35.77

9. Kayla Langston, Grayson 20:38.00 10. Olivia Fuller, Mill Creek, 20:41.86 TEAM RESULTS 1. North Gwinnett 69 (7. Sarah Melkerson, 20:21.35; 8. Makenna Kulzer, 20:35.77; 13.

Abbey Pinkerton, 20:56.26; 14. Lyndsey Fowler, 20:58.83; 19. Erica Hambacker, 21:12.11) 2. Brookwood 77 (6. Reese Saddler, 20:07:30; 11. Hannah Gatland, 20:42.14; 15.

Alexis Rodriguez, 21:07.33; 20. Lisa GarayMarines, 21:14.91; 25. Alyssa Hall, 21:21.30) 3. Mill Creek 94 (3. Marisa Petit, 19:45.82; 5. Camryn Petit, 20:02.64; 10. Olivia Fuller, 20:41.86; 34. Kelsey Powell, 21:59.53; 42.

Hadley Rhine, 22:15.24) 4. Peachtree Ridge 179 (2. Kathryn Mary Knott, 19:23.82; 38. Angie Gonzalez, 22:08.49; 43. Abby Carmack, 22:16.52; 46.

Gabi Loyd, 22:32.59; 50. Karley McNeill, 22:41.90) 5. Mountain View 192 (4. Chloe Hetherington, 19:55.72; 12. Madison Watts, 20:55.82; 27.

Gahyun Kim, 21:36.04; 69. Laura Spivey, 23:13.37; 87. Samantha Carvallo, 24:04.99) 6. Dacula 205 (Skylar English, 19:12.87; 32.

Najiyah King, 21:54.53; 37. Madelyn McVannan, 22:08.46; 63. Mollie Potts, 22:57.99; 74.

Brianna Thomas, 23:22.65) 7. Archer 209 (16. Sarah McCartney, 21:08.93; 23. Kelly Connerley, 21:17.14; 30. Olivia Henry, 21:49.96; 65. Nina Lewis, 23:02.41; 81. Ameil Borden, 23:49.82) 8. Providence 222 (17. Ayden Drake, 21:11.45; 18. Taylor Simmons, 21:12.07; 41. Maddie Wheatly, 22:13.81; 54. Jennifer Woollery, 22:47.88; 100. Sydney Hendricks, 24:48.18) 9. Grayson 244 (9. Kayla Langston, 20:38.00; 45. Eva Ross, 22:25.02; 55. Alise Mercier,

22:47.88; 64. Erica Richey, 23:00.88; 73.

Shian Giacomelli, 23:21.96) 10. Norcross 250 (22. Merrit Blum, 21:15.73; 24. Maggie O’Leary, 21:21.22; 39. Ana Yerbabuena, 22:11.09; 88. Hannah Bauman, 24:07.63; 89. Feben Simeneh, 24:16.02) 11. Parkview 256 (26. Andrea Ploussard, 21:27.12; 49. Kendal Sparks, 22:40.86; 58. Claire Mills, 22:51.18; 61. Abby Cobb, 22:54.26; 62. Sulma Ramos, 22:56.06) 12. Wesleyan (47. Ashley Doran, 22:34.88; 48. Ana Hanger, 22:39.83; 53. Mary Ortwein, 22:43.72; 56. Mary Ann Manley, 22:49.52; 58.

Miller Louthan, 22:50.90) 13. Collins Hill 318 (31. Rebecca Schaeffer, 21:51.61; 36. Paulina Seely; 22:06.44; 83. Jhaylin Ross, 23:53.37; 86. Esther Kim, 24:04.99; 102. Grace Lee, 24:55.54) 14. Lanier 413 (21. Zoie Gardner, 21:15.45; 95. Hannah Morgan, 24:37.10; 106. Sydney Hutchinson, 25:17.74; 112. Katie Kress, 25:56.93; 114. Savannah Nicholls, 26:03.88) 15. Duluth 423 (44. Valeria Angel, 22:23.52; 82. Christin Bowring, 23:53.00; 97. Elizabeth Jordan, 24:41.04; 116. LeeAnn Lawrence, 26:17.13; 117. Kathy Guardado, 26:23.69) 16. Shiloh 425 ( 70. Rubi Moreno, 23:18.40; 71. Vanessa Mosley, 23:18:71; 93. Brianna Christian, 24:34.35; 96. Suraihya Sule, 24:39.04; 122. Emily Frederick, 26:50.09) 17. Hebron Christian 439 (35. Amanda Jackson, 22:04.45; 84. Mckenna Taylor, 23:56.83; 101. Payton Johnson, 24:50.39; 131.

Emma Grace Hoffman, 28:05.94; 132. Colette Brooks, 28:52.77) 18. Discovery 468 (51. Sol Mendoza, 22:42.32; 103. Isis Mendoza, 25:01.71; 107.

Dalina Tran, 25:22.81; Orphee Agboessi, 26:46.78. 126. Brianna Balbuena, 27:07.80)

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4:30 p.m. — Prince Ave. at Hebron 5:30 p.m. — GAC at Lumpkin Co. 5:30 p.m. — Johnson at Buford 6 p.m. — Dacula at Lanier 6 p.m. — DDuluth at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — DMill Creek at North 6 p.m. — DNewton at Archer 6 p.m. — DNorcross at Brookwood 6 p.m. — DParkview at Central 6 p.m. — DPeachtree Ridge at Mountain View 6 p.m. — DSouth at Grayson 6 p.m. — DWoodward Academy at Wesleyan 6:15 p.m. — Shiloh at Rockdale

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4:30 p.m. — Parkview, Lakeside-DeKalb at Meadowcreek 5 p.m. — Collins Hill, Mountain View at Discovery 5 p.m. — Dacula, Habersham Central at Lanier 5 p.m. — GAC, Union Co. at Fannin Co. 5 p.m. — North, Mill Creek at Duluth 5 p.m. — Tallulah Falls, Athens Academy at Hebron 5:30 p.m. — Norcross, Central at Brookwood

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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.

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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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Gators stun Vols on Hail Mary standout running back Trayveon Williams, who missed the contest with an unspecified injury.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sophomore Tyrie Cleveland hauled in a 63-yard touchdown catch on a Hail Mary pass from Feleipe Franks to give No. 24 Florida a 26-20 win over No. 23 Tennessee on Saturday afternoon MORE at Ben Hill ONLINE Griffin Go to www.

Stadium gwinnettdaily in Gainespost.com for coverage of ville, Fla. UGA’s game The against Samford 24thranked Gators (1-1, 1-0 SEC) led 20-10 with 5:13 left after Brandon Powell’s 5-yard TD catch, their first offensive touchdown of the season. Prior to that, their scoring had all been via field goals and their defense, including a 16yard interception return for a touchdown by freshman cornerback C.J. Henderson early in the fourth quarter that put Florida up 13-3.

No. 23 Tennessee (2-1, 0-1) rallied from 10 points down twice, tying it at 20 on a 27-yard Aaron Medley field goal with 50 seconds left.

Florida looked to be playing for overtime when it didn’t use a timeout on third-and-inches at its own 34-yard line. Mark Thompson converted with a 3-yard run with nine seconds left, setting up Franks and Cleveland for their heroics.

The sophomore quarterback rolled out to buy time for his receivers to get deep, making sure not to cross the line of scrimmage, then heaved the ball more than 65 yards in the air to Cleveland as he slid to the turf to complete the 63-yard pass play.

Franks threw for 212 yards on 18 of 28 passing with two TDs, but his interception with 3:57 left set up Tennessee’s gametying score.

The teams combined for 37 fourth-quarter points after three periods dominated by defense and field goals.

No. 7 Michigan 29, Air Force 13 ANN ARBOR, Mich.

— Freshman Donovan Peoples-Jones gave Michigan fans a taste of what he can do last week when he gained 44 yards on a reverse.

With the Wolverines’ offense constantly stalling in the red zone Saturday, People-Jones made an explosive play on special teams to provide a muchneeded jolt.

The dynamic wide receiver scored on a 79-yard punt return for his first career touchdown, lifting No. 7 Michigan to a 29-13 victory over Air Force.

Sophomore Quinn Nordin tied the school record with five field goals, bailing out an offense that didn’t score a touchdown until Karan Higdon’s 36-yard run with 1:02 remaining.

ACC

Florida wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (89) is mobbed by teammates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass as time expires against Tennessee on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla. (Photo: Kim Klement-USA Today Sports)

paign, he won’t need to look any further than the first half of the No. 9 Cowboys’ 59-21 drubbing of Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Oklahoma State scored on each of its first six drives of the game and jumped out to a 49-14 lead at the half, with most of the damage to the Panthers’ defense coming from Rudolph’s right arm.

He shredded the Pitt secondary for 497 yards and five touchdowns and had four different receivers cross the 100-yard plateau, the first time an FBS team has achieved that feat since 2005. Pitt didn’t get a defensive stop until Rudolph kneeled down to end the first half.

No. 10 Wisconsin 40, BYU 6 PROVO, Utah — Alex Hornibrook threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-19 passing, and Jonathan Taylor added 128 rushing yards and a touchdown to lead No. 10 Wisconsin to a 40-6 victory over BYU on Saturday.

The Badgers (3-0) scored on all four of their drives before halftime and never trailed. Wisconsin totaled 267 yards and averaged 8.9 yards per play in the first half. The Badgers finished with 491 yards while holding the Cougars to 192 yards.

No. 15 Auburn 24, Mercer 10 AUBURN, Ala. — Kamryn Pettway scored three touchdowns to help No. 15 Auburn overcome five turnovers in a 24-10 win over FCS opponent Mercer on homecoming Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn lost four fumbles, and sophomore quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw an interception in the second half to keep the score closer than expected.

Auburn moved the ball up and down the field, racking up 515 total yards.

Pettway finished with 128 yards on 34 carries, with touchdown runs of 9, 4 and 4 yards.

No. 16 Virginia Tech 64, East Carolina 17 GREENVILLE, N.C. — Freshman quarterback Josh Jackson threw five touchdown passes and Cam Phillips set a school record with 14 receptions as No. 16 Virginia Tech No. 8 Ohio State 38, absorbed an early punch by Army 7 East Carolina on Saturday COLUMBUS, Ohio — and steamrolled to a 64-17 Ohio State senior quarterback J.T. Barrett accounted victory.

ECU scored on its first for three touchdowns to three possessions to build a set a Big Ten record, and 17-7 lead, but the Hokfreshman J.K. Dobbins ran for two scores as No. 8 ies scored on their next Ohio State defeated Army nine possessions — six touchdowns and three field 38-7 at Ohio Stadium on goals — then added a late Saturday.

Dobbins’ 52-yard score touchdown for 57 unanswered points. early in the third quarter Jackson completed opened a 24-7 lead for 24 of 31 passes for 372 the Buckeyes (2-1), who yards, throwing touchdown were coming off a 31-16 home loss to Oklahoma on passes of 45, 31 and 10 yards to Phillips, 70 yards Sept. 9. Army (2-1) had a to Travon McMillian and 9 five-game winning streak yards to Sean Savoy — all snapped. in the first three quarters.

No. 9 Oklahoma State 59, No. 20 TCU 56, SMU 36 Pitt 21 FORT WORTH, Texas PITTSBURGH — If — Kenny Hill threw for Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph four touchdowns as No. needs some highlights for 20 TCU stormed back to a Heisman Trophy camthrash longtime rival SMU

56-36 at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Horned Frogs (30) rallied from an early 12-point deficit with a flurry largely piloted by Hill, whose Hail Mary touchdown to close out the first half gave TCU a lead it did not relinquish.

Hill picked apart the SMU secondary with a series of quick and accurate throws that ate up yardage.

The senior completed an efficient 24 of 30 passes for 365 yards and did not throw a pick.

North Carolina 53, Old Dominion 23 NORFOLK, Va. — Freshman running back Michael Carter and redshirt freshman quarterback Chazz Surratt each rushed for two touchdowns as North Carolina overwhelmed host Old Dominion 53-23 for its first victory of the season Saturday at Foreman Field in Norfolk, Va. Sophomore running back Jordon Brown also scored twice, while Surratt threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Austin Proehl.

The Tar Heels (1-2), who entered this nonconference game with two losses to start the season for the first time since 2010, bolted to a 39-7 halftime lead for their second romp in two all-time meetings with the Monarchs, an FCS team that dropped to 2-1.

Wake Forest 46, Utah State 10 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Senior quarterback Memphis 48, John Wolford threw two No. 25 UCLA 45 MEMPHIS — In a game first-half touchdown passes and later ran for a touchthat featured two prolific down to spark Wake Forest quarterbacks, 1,193 yards to a 46-10 homecoming of offense, nearly 100 points and 12 touchdowns, romp past Utah State on Saturday at BB&T Field in the outcome ultimately Winston-Salem, N.C. came down to several Running back Arkeem defensive plays.

Byrd gained 120 yards on Memphis quarterback 19 carries for Wake Forest Riley Ferguson threw for (3-0), which led 29-0 at 398 yards and six touchhalftime. That was part of downs, but it was the Tigers’ defense that picked 291 rushing yards for the Demon Deacons. off two second-half Josh Rosen passes and knocked Virginia 38, UConn 18 down a third to secure an CHARLOTTESVILLE, upset of No. 25 UCLA 48Va. — Quarterback Kurt 45 on Saturday.

Benkert set a school record Ferguson finished one touchdown shy of a school with 455 passing yards record in leading the Tigers as Virginia got its offense clicking for the first time (2-0) to their third victory this season in a 38-18 vicover a Top 25 Power Five tory over Connecticut on conference opponent in Saturday. as many seasons. Rosen, The Cavs (2-1) rolled to a Heisman Trophy candidate, passed for 463 yards 626 yards of offense.

Benkert completed 30 and four touchdowns but was undone by several er- of 40 passes with three touchdowns as Virginia rant throws.

Memphis defensive back had three 100-yard receivJacobi Francis secured the ers in a game for the first time since 1996. victory. Francis stepped in front of UCLA receiver N.C. State 49, Furman 16 Darren Andrews to bat RALEIGH, N.C. — down a pass on fourthJaylen Samuels scored and-5 from the UCLA 47 on three short touchdown with 56 seconds to go. runs as North Carolina State drubbed visiting SEC Furman 49-16 on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Purdue 35, Missouri 3 Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Quarterback Ryan FinPurdue passed its first true road test of the season with ley threw for 231 yards for the Wolfpack (2-1), which flying colors, toppling a lifeless Missouri team 35-3 plays its Atlantic Coast Conference opener next on Saturday. week at Florida State.

It marks Missouri’s Samuels, who had worst nonconference loss since Dec. 1, 2001, when it only five carries in the lost 55-7 to Michigan State. game, scored on 2-yard touchdown run to give the Purdue quarterback Wolfpack a 7-3 lead with David Blough completed 22 of 28 pass attempts for 4:46 remaining in the first quarter. He ran in from 187 yards and a touch1 yard out in the second down, and backup Elijah quarter and then added Sindelar added 85 yards and a touchdown on 4-of-6 another 1-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left in passing, giving first-year the first half as N.C. State head coach Jeff Brohm his second win in as many held a 28-13 lead at the break. weeks, a feat the program hadn’t accomplished since Duke 34, Baylor 20 2012.

DURHAM, N.C. — Shaun Wilson ran for Texas A&M 45, touchdowns of 50 and La.-Lafayette 21 65 yards before Duke’s COLLEGE STATION, defense came up big in the Texas — Kellen Mond fourth quarter of a 34passed for three touch20 homecoming victory downs and ran for one as against Baylor on Saturday Texas A&M recovered afternoon at Wallace Wade from a shaky first half to Stadium in Durham, N.C. record a 45-21 victory Duke overcame two long over Louisiana-Lafayette third-quarter touchdown on Saturday in a nonconpasses from Baylor’s Zach ference game at College Smith to Chris Platt, coverStation, Texas. ing 73 and 79 yards.

Mond was 21-of-34 With Duke holding a passing for 301 yards for 24-20 lead, Blue Devils the Aggies (2-1), who linebacker Ben Humphreys trailed 21-14 at halftime picked off a Smith pass before turning the game and returned it 22 yards for around with a dominating a touchdown with 11:31 third quarter. Texas A&M remaining. overcame the absence of

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Atlanta United draw record crowd a high-scoring, back-andforth affair. The striker, ATLANTA — Josef who joined Orlando City Martinez recorded his from Sporting Kansas City second straight hat trick, in a blockbuster midseason but Atlanta United had to acquisition, got up high in settle for a 3-3 draw with the box and headed home Orlando City on Saturday a long, bending ball from at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Donny Toia to give the LiStadium in front of the larg- ons an early 1-0 in the 10th est crowd ever to attend an minute.

MLS game.

Martinez tied the score Dominic Dwyer scored in the 36th minute, finishoff two headers in the ing off a pretty setup from first half and assisted on Julian Gressel. Gressel got Cyle Larin’s goal that put to the back line before flickOrlando City in front 3-2 in ing the ball back across the the 58th minute. net to Martinez for an easy Martinez answered in the finish.

69th minute, getting a right Dwyer answered right foot on a pinpoint pass from back, though, heading home Hector Villalba to tie the a long cross from Scott score 3-3.

Sutter in the 39th minute.

The announced attenOrlando City took the 2-1 dance was 70,425, making lead into halftime, despite it the largest crowd ever to being outshot 12-6 in the witness an MLS game. The first 45 minutes.

Five Stripes fans saw their Saturday’s match was squad extend their unbeaten the third of six straight in streak at home to nine Mercedes-Benz Stadium. games.

Atlanta will host the L.A. Dwyer set the tone for Galaxy on Wednesday.

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Atlanta United’s Jeff Larentowicz (18) and Carlos Carmona (14) go up for the ball against Orlando City SC forward Carlos Rivas (11) during Saturday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo: John David Mercer-USA Today Sports)

NASCAR CUP SERIES

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Is Jimmie Johnson worth a bet?

Can the seven-time champion win a record eighth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship, and prove the experts wrong?

As the series enters the 10-race playoff — the first under the current stagebased format — Johnson is behind the likes of regular-season champion Martin Truex Jr., 2015 champion Kyle Busch and breakout star Kyle Larson as far as “favorites” go.

Given Johnson’s statistical decline this season, even placing him among that list may be optimistic.

Yes, Johnson has three victories, extending his streak of at least one win per year to 16 years, but all three triumphs came in the first 13 races.

What’s more, Johnson’s three wins are his only three top fives of the season so far. His previous career low for a full season in that statistical category was six, in his 2002 rookie year. In every other season, the driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has authored at least 11 top fives, with a high-water

mark of 20 in 2004 and 2007.

Johnson has led 188 laps this season, well below his previous career low of 547 in 2005. During a summer slump that has become all too typical for the No. 48 team, Johnson hasn’t led a single circuit since he was out front for four laps at Daytona in early July.

His eighth-place run last Saturday at Richmond raceway was his best since a victory at Dover in the 13th race of the season.

So the question during playoff media day at the NASCAR Hall of Fame became not “Is Jimmie Johnson worth a bet?” but “Why is this man smiling?”

The simple answer lies in the recent history of the sport. As Johnson has proven over and over again, a slow summer can readily turn into a fast autumn. His record in the final 10 races of the season is unparalleled.

Consider that, from 2004 to present, Johnson has accumulated 29 of his 83 career victories in playoff races.

There’s another straightforward explanation. The race tracks NASCAR visits during the summer months aren’t as conducive to Johnson’s driving

style as are the playoff tracks. A whopping 48 of his wins have come at venues that appear in this year’s playoff.

“I feel that, once we get back to tracks that I know the sensation I’m looking for,” Johnson said, “and I know how to create speed at these tracks, I can help better steer our group and say, ‘OK, this is the area we need to work on.’

“Some of these tracks in the summer months, they aren’t my best tracks.

It’s easy to get lost in the process and trying to understand where the speed is. A place like Dover (where Johnson has won 11 times) is going to be great medicine for us that I can get out there and say ‘OK, now it makes sense to me; we need to work in this area.”

Johnson allowed that he has seen signs of improvement lately, although the statistics haven’t shown a dramatic shift.

“Last year, I’m vaguely remembering us stumbling on to some things, and I think that was pretty unusual to find a big chunk of speed that carried over to all the tracks,” Johnson said. “The rules are so tight, and they continue to get tighter and tighter every year, and you have

less places to work.

“I have mentioned it a lot of times — you are stacking pennies to find one percent here, one percent there and after five, six, seven finds, you have something that will show up as a tenth of a second on the track.

And that’s really what our sport has come to.”

Whether Johnson can find enough incremental speed to contend for a record eighth title remains to be seen. But does he consider himself a good bet at the current odds?

“It’s so unpredictable that there’s no telling,” Johnson said. “I think our chances are really good, and we should be in the conversation. I know we need to earn that right to go out and be a part of the conversation. So maybe there’s a good bet there to be had. …

“But I don’t want to take away from the frustration and effort that has gone into the summer.

We didn’t enjoy last year, and we have had other summers that weren’t any fun. We’ve worked really hard to not let it happen in 2017, but — damn it — it did again. (But) after the summer is the fall, and we always get hot in the fall.

We’re certainly hoping for more of the same.”

Allgaier wins regular-season finale

By Reid Spencer

Xfinity Series regularseason finale.

Gaughan rallied from JOLIET, Ill. — Justin an equalized tire that put Allgaier had the drive of him three laps down to his life. Brendan Gaughan finish 13th on the lead lap was hanging on for dear and nail down the final life. spot in the Xfinity Series But Playoffs. both drivWith a push from ers were regular-season chamwinners pion and JR Motorsports at Chiteammate Elliott Sadler, cagoland Allgaier powered his No. Speed7 Chevrolet to the bottom Justin way. entering Turn 1 on Lap Allgaier Grab186, passing both polesitbing the lead with a bold ter Erik Jones and Ryan move to the inside after a Blaney. restart on Lap 186 of 200, But Allgaier was far Allgaier, an Illinois native, from home free. A caution captured the big prize at for Ryan Reed’s spin in his home track — a vicTurn 2 — under hard ractory in Saturday’s Theing against Darrell “BubHouse.com 300 NASCAR ba” Wallace Jr. — slowed The Sports Xchange

PREP ROUNDUP

Michels breaks Parkview record with 44th victory From Staff Reports

Tale of the Turtles 400 • Today, 3 p.m. (NBCSP) • Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.

By Reid Spencer

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the field for the fifth and final time and set a restart with seven laps left.

Once again, Allgaier surged into the lead with Jones chasing. But Jones had changed lanes and moved to the outside of Sadler before he reached the start/finish line and was slapped with a passthrough penalty that ended his winning chances.

Allgaier took the checkered flag 1.772 seconds ahead of charging Kyle Larson, who fought back from a late pit road speeding penalty to finish second. Sadler came home third, followed by Daniel Henric and Austin Dillon.

“Justin had a great restart there,” said team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr.,

who has three cars in the Playoffs. “He found an opportunity and seized it.”

“This is incredible, man,” said Allgaier, who won for the second time this year, his second time at Chicagoland Speedway and earned the fifth win of his career. “I’ve been fortunate enough to go to Victory Lane here before, but on fuel mileage.

“Today, my team, the 7 team, did a great job. …

Coming down to the end, I didn’t think we had a shot.

I thought we were going to be top-five, maybe. But those late restarts — we got great restarts. … We’ve got a lot of good momentum, and, man, we want to go to Homestead and pull home this championship.”

LILBURN — Parkview’s MacKenzie Michels earned her 44th career win and broke the existing school record for victories as the Panthers defeated Thomas County Central 11-4 on Saturday.

Parkview also fell to Lassister 7-0 as they participated in the Brookwood Invitational on Saturday Michels tossed five innings to earn the recordbreaking win.

Destiny Beckham had a hit, scored four times and stole three bases. Hannah Turnbull added a double, a home run and three RBIs. Megan Gibbs contributed a double and drove in three.

Grace Hrustitch had a hit, scored twice and drove in a pair, while Denise Teague added two hits and an RBI for Parkview (13-2).

SOFTBALL SOFTBALL Collins Hill wins a pair LILBURN — Collins Hill defeated Walnut Grove 3-1 and ECLA 12-3 in the Brookwood Invitational on Saturday.

Sophi Mooney was the winning pitcher in the circle for the Eagles against Walnut Grove.

Mooney tossed a complete game and allowed one hit and struck out 13 while helping her own cause with two hits and an RBI. Maddie Chapel also drove in a run for Collins Hill.

Against ECLA, McKenzie Chapel was the winning pitcher while allowing one earned run and striking out five. Peyton Fointno had two hits and drove in three runs. Jordan Pate drove in two as the Eagles improved to 13-5 on the season.

Berkmar 10, Central Gwinnett 5 LAWRENCEVILLE — Berkmar defeated Central Gwinnett 10-5 in a Region 7-AAAAAAA contest.

Brookwood Finley was the winning pitcher while Tati Williams stole four bases. Ana Allen drove in two runs for the Patriots (4-5, 1-5).

Wesleyan splits in Chattanooga tourney CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Wesleyan defeated Calhoun 3-2 and lost to Gordon Lee 5-1 in the Score Invitational on Saturday.

Madison Kerpics did not allow an earned run in the win over Calhoun. Kerpics allowed two hits and struck out seven. The Wolves trailed in the bottom of

the seventh when Savannah Sommer drove in the tying run and Jahni Kerr drove in the game winner. Kerr had two hits in the game while Cassie Henning drove in a run with a double.

Henning was the losing pitcher against Gordon Lee, which was tied at one in the fifth. She also drove in the only run for Wesleyan (13-4).

VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL Mill Creek splits LAWRENCEVILLE — Mill Creek defeated Brookwood in three sets but lost to defending state champion Buford at the Gwinnett County Tournament on Saturday.

The Hawks downed the Broncos 12-25, 25-14 and 15-6 but fell to the Wolves 25-16 and 25-19. Laurel Anderson had five kills, Rebecca Machovec added 15 kills and 16 digs, Rachel Machovec recorded 12 kills and 11 digs and Emily Walter dished out 32 assists. Mill Creek is now 26-2 on the season.

Brookwood splits LAWRENCEVILLE — Brookwood defeated Duluth but fell to Mill Creek in three sets at the Gwinnett County Tournament on Saturday. The Broncos defeated the Wildcats 25-17 and 25-18 but fell to the Hawks. After winning the first game 25-12, Mill Creek rallied to take the next two, 25-14 and 15-6. Cydney Gardner led the Broncos with 18 digs, five kills and six assists versus Duluth. Sophia Koop added eight kills while Lauryn Tillman had 18 assists.

Hailey Bolton had seven kills against Mill Creek while Tillman dished out 21 assists and recorded seven digs.

Storm win two of three SNELLVILLE — Providence Christian defeated Berkmar and Collins Hill at the Gwinnett County Tournament on Saturday.

The Storm fell to Lanier in three sets, 17-25, 25-22, 15-12. Alaina Emminger had 16 kills and nine aces. Krissy Yost put away 28 kills while Cameron Hall had 58 assists and 17 digs for Providence (23-17).

Hebron wins two LARENCEVILLE — Hebron Christian defeated Peachtree Ridge and Norcross but fell to North Gwinnett at the Gwinnett County Tournament on Saturday.

Hayden McGee led the Lions with 29 kills and 28 digs on the day. Rebecca Olariu added 14 kills and 26 digs, Abbi Luke dished out 57 assists and six aces while Rahela Olariu added five aces for Hebron (32-5).

— Compiled by Ken Chrzanowski To report scores, call 770-3395850. Scores must be reported before 10:15 p.m. every day with the exception of Tuesday and Friday. Deadline for Tuesday is 10:30 p.m. and Friday is 10:45 p.m.

Balanced scoring nets GGC 7-1 win From Staff Reports

to give GGC a 2-0 advantage.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The second half featured back-and-forth action with Seven different players a combined four goals in found the back of the net the first nine minutes of as the Georgia Gwinnett play. Sophomore Amin College men’s soccer team scored a season-high Saheeb Ettabaa converted a header just moments after seven goals in a 7-1 road triumph against Columbia being denied on a penalty International University on kick attempt.

Sophomores Sagi Hirsch Saturday night. and Malik Thornell found The No. 11-ranked the back of the net in the Grizzlies continued their 51st and 53rd minutes, best start to a season in respectively. program history, winning Senior Jack Gurr refive consecutive matches to corded his third tally of the open the campaign. season in the 69th minute.

Freshmen provided the Freshman Krishna Clarke early scoring punch for capped the team’s scoring the visitors. Toni Tiente in the final minute, markfound the back of the net ing his second goal this in the sixth minute. Both of his two goals this season fall.

Senior Samuel Sampaio have come in the first six Gomes contributed two minutes of a match. assists and Clarke provided Then, Michael Weber scored his third goal of the an assist on Saheeb Ettabaa’s second-half goal. season in the 24th minute

DeGrom nets career-best 15th win as Mets maul Braves

By Stan Awtrey

DeGrom (15-9) gave up five hits, two walks and struck out seven to secure ATLANTA — Jacob de- his first win since Aug. 25.

Grom allowed one run over His only hiccup was a solo seven innings and won homer to Freddie Freeman, his career-best 15th game his 27th, who had two of as the New York Mets Atlanta’s hits. snapped a five-game losing Jeurys Familia pitched a streak, beating the Atlanta scoreless eighth inning, but Braves 7-3 on Saturday at A.J. Ramos allowed two SunTrust Park. runs in the ninth. Ramos, The Sports Xchange

who had not pitched since Sept. 8, walked two batters and pinch-hitter Lane Adams drove them both home with a single.

The Mets strung together 11 hits and handed Atlanta starter R.A. Dickey (9-10) his first career loss against his former team.

The Mets scored their most runs since Sept. 7, when

they beat the Reds 7-2.

The New York offense was led by Gavin Cecchini, who had two RBIs and was 3-for-4 for his first multihit game of the season.

Nori Aoki was 2-for-5 with two doubles and Dominic Smith was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. The Mets grabbed more insurance with two more

runs in the seventh. Brown doubled home Aoki and Brandon Nimmo, but was easily thrown out trying to advance to third base.

The Mets scored twice in the second inning after Juan Lagares and Cecchini delivered RBI singles. But the rally was short-circuited when deGrom missed the bunt on a squeeze play

and Lagares was easily retired in a rundown. DeGrom then popped out to end the threat.

New York added two more runs in the third inning to take a 4-0 lead on three consecutive doubles from Aoki, Nimmo and Asdrubal Cabrera.

Dickey was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the fifth.

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THE BLITZ

Complete game coverage of Gwinnett County high school football

Williams, Mustangs add to historic start

By Alex Abrams Staff Correspondent

NORCROSS — Chauncey Williams took a hit just past the line of scrimmage, but he remained on his feet and kept moving down the sideline.

Meadowcreek’s Chauncey senior Williams running back didn’t stop until he had raced past everyone and was in the end zone for his first touchdown Friday night on a 28-yard scamper.

Williams had several

38-0 win. They also easily avenged last year’s 21-0 loss to Lithonia.

Lithonia 0 0 0 0 — 0 “He’s a workhorse, and Meadowcreek 7 7 17 7 — 38 he keeps coming to me. He FIRST QUARTER said, ‘Coach, I’m hungry.

Meadowcreek: Williams 28 run Coach, I’m hungry. Feed (Christopher Linares kick), 4:48 SECOND QUARTER me the ball,’” Meadowcreek Meadowcreek: Williams 5 run (Lincoach Jason Carrera said of ares kick), 5:17 THIRD QUARTER Williams. “I know he can Meadowcreek: Williams 16 run (Lido it. I know he can.” nares kick), 8:24 Meadowcreek: Linares 40 FG, 5:31 Williams made up for Meadowcreek: Williams 55 run (LiMeadowcreek’s lack of a nares kick), 0:57 FOURTH QUARTER passing attack, gaining 197 Meadowcreek: Qu’Vella Calhoun yards on 21 carries and 19 run (Linares kick), 10:39 scoring touchdowns of 28, 5, 16 and 55 yards. He also more opportunities to cel- had a 49-yard touchdown ebrate against Lithonia. run early in the second half As a result, the Muscalled back because of a tangs can now boast their holding penalty. first 4-0 start in the football After Williams broke program’s 31-year hisfree for his final TD, puttory following a dominant ting the Mustangs ahead MEADOWCREEK 38, LITHONIA 0

31-0, the mercy rule went into effect.

Williams entered Friday as the leading rusher in Gwinnett County, and he added to his total with 13 carries for 104 yards in the first half.

Lithonia (1-3) committed too many unforced errors early on, but Meadowcreek was unable to complete a pass in the first half (0-for-6).

That left the 5-foot-9, 180-pound Williams to generate the bulk of the offense.

The senior eclipsed the 100-yard mark on a 5-yard TD run that gave the Mustangs a 14-0 lead with 5:17 remaining in the first half. It was more than

enough offense considering Lithonia’s self-inflicted wounds.

“Even when the score was 14-0, 21-0, we still felt if we could slow him down. We felt like we have an offense that can get going, but it just wasn’t like that today,” Lithonia coach David Edwards said.

“We were out of sync.

We missed too much practice time (because of Tropical Storm Irma).”

The Bulldogs were particularly sloppy in the first quarter, committing 10 penalties — sometimes on back-to-back plays. As a result, they failed to get into an offensive rhythm and faced a fourth-and-46 on their opening series.

Lithonia and Meadowcreek combined for 26 penalties in the first half, with 20 committed by the Bulldogs. They also had a kickoff return for a touchdown called back in the third quarter because of an illegal block penalty.

Meadowcreek built a 14-0 halftime lead and then got two more touchdowns from Williams in the second half.

“We played sloppy in the first half,” Carrera said.

“We kind of felt like we played down to their level because we didn’t play as well as we should’ve in the first half. I don’t think we’ve played four football quarters on all three aspects of the game.”

Falcons fail to fend off Forsyth

By Scott Smith

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CUMMING — For the first three quarters, West Forsyth quarterback Zach Burns had a game he would like to forget.

Three interceptions in the first half, followed by a sputtering offense in the third quarter, were a big reason the Wolverines trailed 9-0 headed into the fourth quarter.

But Burns came up with two big plays when his team needed them the most and guided West Forsyth to 15 unanswered points as the Wolverines rallied past Dacula 15-9 on Friday night.

Dacula (1-3) looked like it was headed to its second straight shutout win in a row, but an interception by Ryan Wnek in the left flat off Dacula quarterback Shayne Buckingham set up first-and-10 from the Falcon 23.

Two plays later, Burns hooked up with Vanderbilt commit Ben Bresnahan for a 23-yard touchdown, despite terrific coverage from Jalen Perry.

Dacula’s offense had a hard time finding its stride most of the night, due in part to the West Forsyth (3-1) defense and penalties. The Falcons were flagged 15 times for 150 yards, several of which were drive killers.

After West Forsyth cut the lead to 9-7 with 11:53 left, Dacula took over on its own 14, but could only manage one first down — and that came on a roughing the kicker penalty on a punt.

Dacula eventually punted the ball and the Wolverines went 78 yards on 11 plays, ending when Burns ran a dive left for a 15-yard score.

The two-point conversion was good when Burns connected with Bresnahan, giving West Forsyth the lead for good at 15-9 with 2:53 to play.

“We made too many mistakes to win a football game,” Dacula head coach Tommy Jones said.

“West Forsyth did a good job of fighting all the way to the end and finding a way to finish. We’re disappointed right now and we’ve got to get better, but if I know the Dacula resolve, we’ll get back to work next week and find a way to bet better.”

Buckingham finished the night with 54 yards passing on 5 of 17 attempts, including just one completion in the second half for seven yards with one pick.

The running game also had a hard time as Dacula gained 115 yards total on the ground, led by 40

WEST FORSYTH 15, DACULA 9

Dacula W. Forsyth

3 6 0 0 — 9 0 0 0 15 — 15

FIRST QUARTER Dacula: Zachary Gerks 32 FG 1:48 SECOND QUARTER Dacula: Jalen Perry 28 pass from Shayne Buckingham (kick failed) 4:59 THIRD QUARTER None FOURTH QUARTER West: Ben Bresnahan 23 pass from Zach Burns (Ty Sherman kick) 11:53 West: Burns 15 run (Burns pass to Bresnahan) 2:53

yards on eight carries from Caleb Keith.

Saxby Waxer of West Forsyth was the game’s top rusher with 70 yards on 19 carries.

Both teams struggled with their offense in the early going as West had 18 total yards at the half with five first downs.

The Dacula defense had a lot to do with those numbers as the Falcons intercepted Burns three times.

Two of those were made by Perry, while the third was snared by Chris Smith on a middle screen.

All three of those gave the Falcons terrific field position, but self-inflicted wounds from penalties and bad snaps led to each of those turnovers resulting in a punt.

“The defense was great tonight,” Jones said.

“They did a great job of keeping us in the game, we just didn’t get it done offensively.”

Dacula’s second possession of the night started in good shape at its own 41, but a five-yard penalty sent the Falcons moving in the wrong direction.

That infraction was overcome, and the Falcons reached the Wolverine red zone before the defense for West stiffened to force a field goal.

Zach Gerks’ 32-yard effort was true and the Falcons led 3-0 with 1:48 left in the first.

Two possessions later, Dacula put together another strong drive, starting at the West Forsyth 43 and reaching the 8-yard line after a 25-yard run from Perry.

However, a personal foul on the next play, followed by an illegal motion, sent Dacula back to the 28 for second-andgoal.

Like its earlier drive, the Falcons shook off the penalties and scored when Perry hauled in a Buckingham pass across the middle, making a nice cut to his right to go the distance for the 9-0 lead.

On the PAT, Dacula was again its own worst enemy as a chop block pushed the kick back to the 25 with Gerks’ kick bouncing wide right off the right upright.

Mountain View’s Malachi Carter (15) tries to make a catch in the end zone over Shiloh defender Donavon Greer (6) in Friday’s game. Below, Mountain View’s Keelan Marion (13) and Xyre Wilson (3) celebrate Marion’s touchdown.

(Photos: Craig Cappy)

IN RHYTHM

Edwards-Carter connection leads Bears past Shiloh

By Ken Chrzanowski Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE — Mountain View’s Matthew Edwards threw for four touchdowns, three to teammate Malachi Carter, as the Bears defeated Shiloh 52-0 on Friday.

“Matthew and Malachi have had a rhythm for some time now. They are fun to watch,” Mountain View coach Nick Bach said. “We finally started to hit our stride there and our linemen were blocking really hard.”

On the game’s first possession, Shiloh faced a fourth-and-one on the Mountain View 41. The Generals’ Arthur Rodgers was stuffed for no gain and the Bears took over.

Mountain View (4-0) needed only three plays to cover the 59 yards and score.

Davian Criss took it into the end zone from 6 yards and Camden Droualt’s extra point gave the Bears a 7-0 lead.

After a Shiloh (0-4) fumble was recovered by Mountain View’s Trevon Salter at the Generals’ 29, Edwards connected with Carter on a slant to complete the four-play drive with a 14-yard touchdown.

The extra point increased the lead to 14-0 in front of the homecoming crowd.

Mountain View added a safety less a little over a minute later when the snap on the Shiloh punt went out of the end zone to make it 16-0. The Bears

MOUNTAIN VIEW 52, SHILOH 0

Shiloh Mtn. View

0 0 0 0 — 0 18 17 10 7 — 52

FIRST QUARTER Mountain View: Davian Criss 6 run (Camden Droualt kick) 9:53 Mountain View: Malachi Carter 14 pass from Matthew Edwards (Droualt kick) 8:12 Mountain View: Safety- snap out of end zone 7:07 Mountain View: Safety- snap out of end zone :25 SECOND QUARTER Mountain View: Keelon Marion 80 pass from Edwards (Droualt kick) 5:57 Mountain View: Carter 72 pass from Edwards (Droualt kick) 2:42 Mountain View: Droualt 28 FG, :28 THIRD QUARTER Mountain View: Carter 9 pass from Edwards (Droualt kick) 10:20 Mountain View: Droualt 34 FG, 2:06 FOURTH QUARTER Mountain View: Enoch Walters 8 run (Droualt kick) 8:10

recorded another safety, again courtesy of the Generals’ punt team. This time the snap was received with the Shiloh punter standing on the end line.

At the end of the first quarter, the Mountain View lead stood at 18-0 despite the Bears being flagged for six penalties in the game’s first 12 minutes.

Shiloh’s best chance to score came midway through the second quarter when Terrance Page recovered a fumble on the Bears’ 18. However, quarterback Jase Ivey’s jump ball into the end zone was ruled an interception by Mountain View’s Jayden Patterson — although

he and Shiloh’s Dakota Thomas both had possession of the ball as they lay in the end zone.

The Bears needed just one play as Edwards connected with Keenan Marion on a short slant and Marion took it through the defense for an 80-yard touchdown. After forcing the Generals to punt, Edwards connected with Carter on a 72-yard catch down the left sideline for a touchdown. Just before halftime, Droualt connected on a 28-yard field goal to give Mountain View a 35-0 lead.

The 90-minute first half featured 246 yards passing

by Edwards, seven scores

and 19 accepted penalties, 11 of which were on the Bears.

“That had to have been some sort of record (for penalties) on our part,” Bach said. “We had a bye last week and then a day and a half to get ready for this game. We’ll look at the film and clean it up.”

Edwards opened the third quarter and drove Mountain View to a touchdown. Hooking up with Carter, Edwards’ night ended with him throwing for 311 yards.

Mountain View opens Region 6-AAAAAAA next Friday when it hosts North Gwinnett, a team it has never beaten.

“They whipped us pretty good last year,” Bach said.

“Our kids are very aware that we take a step up next week.”

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Panthers stymied after Payton hurt

By Chris Stephens Staff Correspondent

Buford’s Aaron McLaughlin (12) gets away from South Pointe’s Jalen Hicks during the first quarter of the Wolves’ 33-27 loss to the Stallions on Friday night in Buford. (Photo: David McGregor)

Power Pointe

One of S.C.’s best tops Buford 33-27

By Brandon Brigman Staff Correspondent

BUFORD — Gainesville’s Deshaun Watson was the last quarterback to beat Buford at Tom Riden Stadium. He went on to a pretty successful high school and college career and was a NFL first-round draft pick.

South Pointe (S.C.) quarterback Derion Kendrick’s future appears to be just as bright.

The Clemson commit had 324 total yards and four touchdowns to lead the Stallions to a 33-27 win over No. 2 ranked Buford.

The win over the perennial Georgia power will bolster South Pointe’s resume as one of the top teams in the nation this season. The Stallions (4-0) are three-time defending South Carolina state champions and ranked No. 8 by USA Today.

It’s Buford’s first home loss since 2012, and the first time the Wolves (2-1) have lost to an out-of-state opponent.

“South Pointe is an excellent ball club. I give them all the credit,” firstyear Buford head coach John Ford said. “That quarterback, I don’t know why he can’t play quarterback at Clemson. That guy is elite. Our kids battled.

We will learn from this and get better. I promise you that.”

Kendrick, who is being recruited as a receiver, threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 191 yards and had two scores.

“A great player is going

Ford said. “That’s a big part of the game and that’s something we need to S. Point 14 0 10 9 — 33 build on.”

Buford 7 7 6 7 — 27 South Pointe went FIRST QUARTER three-and-out to start the Buford: Mick Reese fumble recovgame, and a high snap on ery in endzone (Hayden Olsen kick) 11:00 the punt resulted in ClaySouth Pointe: Scott Robinson Jr. ton Nelson pushing the pass from Derion Kendrick (BT Potter kick) 6:34 punter away from the ball South Pointe: Kendrick 10 run (Potin the end zone. ter kick) 1:16 SECOND QUARTER Mick Reese fell on it in Buford: Anthony Grant 3 run (Olthe end zone for a touchsen kick) 3:16 THIRD QUARTER down to put Buford ahead South Pointe: Robinson Jr. pass 7-0 just a minute into the from Kendrick (Potter kick) 11:28 first quarter.

Buford: Austin Turner 70 punt return (no attempt) 6:25 South Pointe went 69 South Pointe: Potter 36 FG, :09 yards in 21 seconds to FOURTH QUARTER Buford: Grant 24 run (Olsen kick) score a touchdown and 8:16 tie the game 7-7. KenSouth Pointe: Kendrick 17 run (Potter kick) 5:16 drick had a 31-yard run South Pointe: Safety, 1:04 and then threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Scott to do what a great player Robinson Jr. for the tie. does,” Ford said. “He did Robinson had four recepthat tonight. A credit to tions for 80 yards. him. We will learn from it On their next possesand get better.” sion, the Stallions went The South Pointe 76 yards on 10 plays. game was Buford’s first Kendrick had runs of 9, in 21 days. After beating 23, 14, and then a 10-yard Melborne Central (Fla.) touchdown run to push on Aug. 25, the Wolves South Pointe in front 14-7 had a bye week and then with 1:16 left in the first last week’s game against quarter.

International School for After South Pointe Broward was canceled due stopped Buford on fourth to Tropical Storm Irma. down, it appeared the Buford was unable to find Stallions were going to a replacement game and take a 10-point lead when will have another bye next kicker B.T. Potter, another week. The Wolves open Clemson commit, lined up Region 8-AAAAA play for a 32-yard field goal.

Sept. 29 against Clarke But Jamaal Singleton Central. came off the right edge to Special teams accounted block the attempt and give for two of the four touch- Buford the ball at the 39. downs by Buford. The Quarterback Aaron Wolves recovered a bad McLaughlin had a 21-yard punt snap in the end zone, pass to K.J. Johnson and returned a punt 70 yards on fourth down, Christian for touchdown and had a Turner had an 18-yard blocked field goal. run to the South Point 3.

“Special teams were Turner, a Michigan comgood. The kids played mitment, rushed for 90 hard and played good,” yards on 21 carries.

SOUTH POINTE 33, BUFORD 27

Anthony Grant scored on a touchdown run off right tackle to tie the game 14-14 at halftime.

McLaughlin was intercepted to start the second half and Kendrick threw a 36-yard touchdown to push South Pointe ahead 21-14 to start the second half.

Austin Turner’s 70-yard punt return for a touchdown made it 21-20 after the extra point hold was bobbled and the Wolves could not get the kick off.

South Pointe put together a 75-yard drive aided by a Buford personal foul, but had to settle for a 36-yard field goal by Potter to make it 24-20 at the end of the third quarter.

Buford responded with its own long drive, and Grant broke lose for a 24-yard touchdown run to put the Wolves ahead 27-24 with 8:16 left in the game. Grant, a Tennessee commitment, had 84 yards rushing.

The lead didn’t last long as Kendrick had a 30-yard run on third and 9, and then scored on a 17-yard run with 5:16 left in the game.

Buford was faced with fourth and 4 at its own 39, but a bobbled snap appeared to have ended the Wolves’ hopes of a comeback.

However, Singleton recovered a South Pointe fumble at the 1 and returned it to the 16 with 1:33 left in the game. McLaughlin had two incomplete passes and then was called for a safety in the end zone to end the Wolves’ comeback attempt.

LILBURN — Parkview’s offense was firing on all cylinders early in the third quarter. Fred Payton had just thrown an 11-yard touchdown pass to Miles Marshall to put the Panthers up 31-28.

But that joy didn’t last long, as Payton left the game after that pass with an injury and didn’t return, allowing Tift County to come from behind to beat Parkview 50-37 on Friday night at the Big Orange Jungle.

“Anytime you lose a player like Fred, it hurts your team,” Parkview head coach Eric Godfree said.

“We just have to focus on us and get ready for Norcross now.”

From the first whistle, the offenses had the gas pedal floored, combining for 52 points and 665 yards of total offense in the first half.

“It says a lot about our guys to come on the road after the week we had, and get a big win against a good Parkview team,” Tift County head coach Ashley Anders said.

The Blue Devils got the scoring going on their first play from scrimmage as quarterback Griffin Collier threw it over the Parkview secondary. Rashod Bateman raced down the Parkview sideline for the 81-yard quick strike.

Parkview’s first two plays on its opening offensive drive backed it up to the Panthers’ 2. But a 16-yard completion to Malik Washington gave them some breathing room as they started a systematic march down the field.

By the end of the drive, the Panthers went all of the way down the field in 16 plays, chewing up 6:28 on the clock before Payton (20-for-27, 326 yards) found Tommy Rogers on a screen pass. After avoiding a Tift County defender in the backfield, Rogers wove his way into the end zone for the 27-yard score and tied the game.

After forcing the Blue Devils to punt on their next drive, the Parkview offense got back to work.

A 16-yard rush by Payton and a 14-yard completion to Washington put the ball into Tift territory.

Three plays later, Payton found Marshall for a 39yard score to give the Panthers a 14-7 lead, which they held through the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw even more scoring as Parkview got the first points of the quarter on a 20-yard field goal by Nolan McCord to go up 17-7.

That’s when the Blue Devils’ offense found life in the form of Andrew

Johnson, who had a fourthdown rush of 18 yards, followed by rushes of 6 and 7 yards to put the Blue Devils on the Parkview 26. On the next play, Mike Jones found a hole and raced to the end zone to bring Tift within 17-14.

Forcing the Panthers to punt on their next possession, the Blue Devils went back to work.

Collier rushed for 27 yards on third down to move Tift into Parkview territory. A 21-yard completion to Cam Cobb put the Blue Devils on the 10.

Two plays later, Shamel Johnson ran it in from the 6 to put them back in front 21-17.

That lead didn’t last long. Parkview took the ball down the field on its next drive, going 80 yards on eight plays, culminating in a 14-yard TD run by Rogers.

But Tift County’s offense struck again on the first play, as Collier connected once again with Bateman over the top, with Bateman running 66 yards for the score.

Parkview had a chance to retake the lead before halftime thanks in part to Washington laying out for a 53-yard reception with four seconds to go in the half.

However, an incompletion on the next play closed out the half, leaving the Panthers still down 28-24.

“That hurt us,” Godfree said. “We left seven points there and left more points on another drive. That’s the difference in the game. We have to convert those when we’re that close to the end zone.”

Coming out in the second half, the Panthers did take the lead on Payton’s 11-yard strike to Marshall, but that would be the last pass he threw for the game.

As the defenses took over the next few drives (one turnover by each team), Tift County was the one that took advantage off of Jeffrey Butler’s interception.

Two plays later, Collier found Bateman (six catches, 279 yards) once again for a deep pass, this time for 77 yards, which put the Blue Devils ahead for good 35-31.

Jones added two more touchdown runs in the fourth quarter with a Rogers 63-yard rushing touchdown sandwiched in between, putting the game at its final score.

Rogers finished the game with 150 yards of total offense and three touchdowns, while Marshall had nine catches for 114 yards and two scores.

Tift County was led by Collier, who went 14-for18 for 404 yards and three touchdowns, while Jones had 13 carries for 107 yards.

Lanier guts out sloppy 15-6 win at Lambert but much like Gwinnett County itself, his team weathered the storm.

SUWANEE — Tropical A pair of first-half Storm Irma kept Gwinnett touchdown passes from teams off the football field Zach Calzada and a tenafor a big cious defensive effort in chunk of the second half was the the pracrecipe Lanier needed to tice week, hold off Lambert 15-6. and Lanier The Longhorns (2-2) head coach held their opponent to 161 Korey total yards and zero points Mobbs after halftime, erasing a Peyton saw extwo-game losing streak and Bergman actly that giving them a four straight on the field Friday against wins over their non-region Lambert. foe that shares their nickMobbs’ Longhorns frus- name just 10 miles away in tratingly struggled through Forsyth County. excessive penalties and It meant shaking off 14 plenty of offensive miscues penalties for 150 yards, due to limited preparation, including four personal

By Mitch Blomert Staff Correspondent

LANIER 15, LAMBERT 6

Lanier Lambert

7 6 0 2 — 15 3 3 0 0 — 6

FIRST QUARTER Lambert: Bryce Christensen 43 FG, 6:13 Lanier: Mekal Fuller 30 pass from Zach Calzada (Michael Decu kick), 3:30 SECOND QUARTER Lanier: Jacoby Sharpe 31 pass from Calzada (Kick failed) 11:12 Lambert: Christensen 28 FG, 0:50 THIRD QUARTER None FOURTH QUARTER Lanier: Safety, 1:06

fouls. But it proved to be worth the fight.

“From a fundamental standpoint, you could tell that both teams had a couple of days off at the beginning of the week,” Mobbs said.

Tropical Storm Irma pounded much of North Georgia early in the week, acclimating in heavy winds and excessive rainfall.

Gwinnett County schools were closed Monday to Wednesday, significantly cutting into practice time for area teams.

“It can’t be an excuse for us, but it looked like a game where a hurricane had come through the first of the week,” Mobbs said.

“We’ll clean it up and watch more film. We have to get more discipline.

We have to get way more consistent on offense, but we’ll make those changes.”

Calzada was 13 of 28 passing for 184 yards and

two first-half touchdowns that gave Lanier a 13-6 lead at the break, but the Longhorns couldn’t register another score that would’ve put a Lambert (13) rally out of reach.

They’d have to settle for a safety with a minute left in the game, but it was enough, and it reflected a monster game for Lanier’s defensive line.

“I think it starts up front with (Peyton) ‘Big Puppy’ Bergman,” Mobbs said.

“He doesn’t get much credit, but he’s just a rock in the middle. Those guys up front, Terran Grant and Jake Ludwig, they don’t get much credit, but they sure do play their tails off, and

I’m really proud of them.”

Mekal Fuller and Jacoby Sharpe were the recipients of Calzada’s TD passes, coming on completions of 30 and 31 yards, respectively.

Sharpe also pulled down one of Lanier’s two interceptions on the night, along with Oliver Wise, whose pick set up Sharpe’s own touchdown catch to give the Longhorns a 13-3 lead early in the second quarter.

Kicker Bryce Christensen was the lone Lambert scorer, converting field goals of 43 and 28 yards.

Lanier is back at home next Friday when it faces St. Pius in its final tune-up before region play.

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son, the Spartans wanted to score more touchdowns CUMMING — A story- instead of settling for field book ending nearly ended goals. GAC (3-1) respondin disaster for the Duluth ed big with a 42-14 win Wildcats on Friday in their over the St. Pius Golden road matchup with the For- Lions and their triplesyth Central Bulldogs. option offense Friday.

But the “best hold and “I think we executed betkick in football hister,” Hardy said. “That is tory,” according to Duluth a tough offense to defend, head coach Bob Swank, it really is. Everyone says sealed the deal in a 42-41 when you watch the Georovertime victory for the gia Tech game you can’t Wildcats. simulate it. You can’t. They After a blocked extra run it well, coach does an point from Antavian Lind- outstanding job of making sey following a Bulldog little adjustments. I thought overtime touchdown, Duas the game wore on our luth running back Kevon guys did a good job.”

Rouse (31 yards rushing Kyler McMichael had and 3 TDs) tied the game eight carries for 148 yards up at 41-all before chaos and two touchdowns to ensued. lead the Spartans.

With a chance to win the “Kyler really ran the ball game, Wildcats quarterwell tonight, he’s explosive back Jalil El-Amin, who and aggressive downfield was fresh off of leading his with the ball in his hands,” team to one of the greatHardy said. “He’s a home est comebacks in school run threat.” history, somehow handled Josh Rose threw a pair a snap that rolled on the of touchdown passes, one ground, allowing Marvin to Zac Mixon and one to Jules to hammer it home Jeffrey Blake. Blake also with inches to spare. caught another TD pass “I almost pulled back from Jackson Hardy in the from it, I’m not going to fourth quarter. lie,” El-Amin said. “I just Hunter Cole scored the trusted Marvin. I knew he Spartans’ first TD, returnwould knock it through. ing an interception 74 I held it, stayed in there yards in the first quarter. and even though I really wanted to pull it back, Wesleyan 42, he knocked it through. I Our Lady of Mercy 7 thought it got blocked.”

PEACHTREE CORJules, who was perfect NERS — Coming off its on the night in extra point first loss of the season, a attempts, couldn’t recollect shutout at the hands Class what happened in that mo- AA Hapeville Charter, ment, but was more than Wesleyan’s high-powered blessed to be able to knock offense looked to get back it through the uprights. in gear.

“I’ve got to give it all to With a stellar perforGod,” Jules said. “It was mance by quarterback just a flash. Everything just Banks Ramsey and a happened so fast. It was spirited defensive effort, just amazing. It feels unthe Wolves beat Our Lady like no other.” of Mercy 42-7 on Friday.

El-Amin finished the Ramsey finished the night 13-of-25 passing and night completing 15 of his one touchdown, and his 17 pass attempts for 244 lone score helped set up yards and four touchthe Wildcats’ game-tying downs. He also chipped in two-point conversion. four sacks.

On second and 10 “Probably the greatest from the Bulldog 17-yard feeling in football is getline, El-Amin hit tight ting a quarterback sack,” end Adam Mullins on a Ramsey said. “I play quarslip screen that went the terback, so I know how it distance. feels to get sacked … but “We’ve been practicing getting sacks, I love it.” that screen play all week, Zach Peterson paced a and it just so happened to balanced receiving corp be there,” El-Amin said. with 90 yards on seven But the Wildcats still catches and two scores. needed to convert a twoGeorge Bielan led the point conversion with 41 ground attack with 111 seconds remaining in the rushing yards. game. And that they did.

The Wolves were able to El-Amin had the option stymie the Bobcat attack of which route he wanted in the second half and held wide receiver William their opponent scoreHuzzie ( seven catches for less. Wesleyan will look 119 yards) to run, and he to move to 2-0 in region picked a fade to the back when it plays Holy Innocorner of the end zone that cents’ next week. worked to perfection to tie “Well, it was a strange the game. week with two days of “Before that play, I told practice (due to the hurhim (Huzzie), ‘We’ve got ricane),” Wesleyan coach to do big things,’” he said. Franklin Pridgen said.

“I told him that if you “Given that we did not want to (win), he had to have a lot of time, I think make this play. Big players we did a great job. make big plays. It was just “Overall, I love our amazing.” guys’ fight and competitive While delivering his spirit. It was a great way to post-game speech, Swank start region play.” was delivered with his very own ice bath, and is thrilled Pebblebrook 69, to be a part of such a big Berkmar 6 win in Duluth football.

LILBURN — Pebble“It just feels really brook came into the game good,” Swank said. “Toat Berkmar with two tough night, Forsyth (Central) early season losses by a wore us down, and we kept total of seven points. fighting. I’m really proud Determined not to let it of the kids for fighting.” happen again, the Falcons (2-2) took control early GAC 42, St. Pius 14 and defeated the Patriot ATLANTA — Greater 69-6 on Friday night.

Atlanta Christian head “This was a very coach Tim Hardy wanted talented and quick team to send a message that we played tonight”, said his team left points on Berkmar Head Coach Kethe football field in last nan Dever. “Pebblebrook week’s home loss to had lost a couple of close Colorado powerhouse games and we knew that it Valor Christian. was going to be tough. Our Despite having one of kids played hard and never the best kickers in the nagave up. We are continuing tion in senior Sean Hender- to get better as a team.”

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Archer •From Page 1B we could actually do it. We had no momentum (to that point) … but that really got us going.

“We made plays when we had to.”

Perhaps the biggest came on the next snap after the holding penalty. Peevy let loose with a long ball down the right sideline.

Booth outleapt Norcross’ Malik Mays and wrestled it away from him for a 40yard gain near midfield.

“We got the big play, and that always starts a big drive,” Dyer said. “We got the ball out of (the shadow of the end zone) and I think it gave the kids some juice from there.”

If it didn’t, then a 15-yard pass interference penalty, followed by completions of 11 yards to Brandon Shellnut and 13 yards to Jelani Baker certainly did, as it set Archer up first and 10 from the Blue Devils’ 13.

Two plays later, from the 10, Weems faced some physical coverage at the line of scrimmage, plus help-side coverage from the secondary once he got into the end zone.

But Peevy found just enough space to zip a slant pass to the middle of the field. Weems snagged it in the end zone to put the Tigers up 16-13 with exactly a minute to play.

“When I came off the ball, (the defender) was hanging on to me,” Weems said. “But I managed to get a little separation, and when I got separation, I just started looking for the ball.

I just looked it in and held onto it as tight as I could.”

Norcross’ offense — which had struggled all evening for just 102 yards of total offense after the loss of starting quarterback Louis Williams and backup Jaquez McWilliams to in-

ARCHER 16, NORCROSS 13

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Archer Tiger’s Carter Peevy (12) looks for Braylen Weems (1) during Friday night’s game at Archer High School in Lawrenceville. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

jury — was set even further back on the ensuing kickoff.

While Michael Johnson’s kick rolled out of bounds before it reached the end zone, officials ruled it had touched a receiving player before it did so, forcing the Blue Devils to start at their own 5-yard line with a minute left.

A roughing the passer penalty gave Norcross one first down, but the Archer defense remained tough.

An Amos Dahn sack of R.J. Walker forced the Blue Devils into one lastgasp effort.

Williams hobbled back onto the field with his sore ankle, but his heave under heavy pressure sailed out of bounds on fourth down, allowing the Tigers to seal the victory.

It was a bitter pill do swallow for a Norcross team which was equally dominant on defense and special teams.

“I’m proud of our kids,” Blue Devils coach Keith Maloof said. “We responded. We played great defense all night except for that last drive. We had them backed up and gave them that long pass. That was it.

“I think we played good, but (Booth) just made a great play on the sideline.

And then Peevy did a great

job making plays, and their (receivers) caught the ball.

Malik had great position on it, but (Booth) just made a great catch.”

Neither team could get much going offensively in the early going, though Camarda made sure Norcross was winning the field position battle.

Aside from averaging 55 yards on two first-quarter punts, the Georgia-bound commit helped the Blue Devils take advantage of a flipped field late in the first quarter and early into the second.

After taking possession at its own 44-yard line, Camarda helped Norcross get on the scoreboard at 3-0 — despite the drive stalling and a 5-yard false start penalty — by booting a 55-yard field goal with 11:34 left in the first half.

After Williams was knocked out of the game with his ankle injury, the Blue Devils got a break when a 15-yard Archer punt set them up at the Tigers’ 17-yard line.

McWilliams ran three times out of a wildcat set, and sneaked in from a yard out to extend the Norcross lead to 10-0 with 7:10 left in the half.

But Archer responded with the best offensive series of the first half for

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FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER Norcross: Jake Camarda 55 FG, 11:34 Norcross: Jaquez McWilliams 1 run (Cole Hanna kick), 8:10 Archer: Andrew Booth 35 pass from Carter Peevy (Michael Johnson kick), 5:27 Archer: Safety. Solomon Zubairu sacks McWilliams in end zone, 3:42 THIRD QUARTER None FOURTH QUARTER Norcross: Camarda 50 FG, 7:44 Archer: Braylen Weems 10 pass from Peevy (Johnson kick), 1:00

NOR ARC First downs 8 13 Rushes-yards 36-87 29-57 Passing yards 15 146 Att.-Comp.-INT 3-11-0 18-25-0 Fumbles-lost 3-1 2-0 Penalties-yards 7-56 10-109 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Norcross: Clay Harris 13-54, Omar Sinclair 12-48, Teddy Gassert 1-5, McWilliams 6-1, Louis Williams 1-(-8), R.J. Walker 3-(-13).

Archer: Keegan Strickland 15-49, Semaje Banks 8-18, Weems 2-5, Peevy 1-(-5), TEAM 3-(-10).

PASSING — Norcross: Williams 2-5-0, 20; Walker 1-6-0, (-5). Archer: Peevy 18-25-0, 146.

RECEIVING — Norcross: Harris 2-18, Dohnte Meyers 1-(-3). Archer: Brandon Shellnut 4-35, Weems 3-28, Ronald Schjang 3-10, Booth 2-75, Jelani Baker 2-13, Banks 2-7, Strickland 2-(-2).

either team, even after facing fourth-and-7 at the Norcross 35-yard line following a 45-yard march.

The Tigers rolled the dice, and Peevy made sure the pass would come up seven when he hit Booth behind the Blue Devils defense for a 35-yard touchdown that pulled them to within 10-7 with 5:27 left in the half.

After pinning Norcross deep in its own territory on the ensuing kickoff, the Archer defense came up big when Solomon Zubairu bulled up the middle and sacked McWilliams for a 12-yard loss into the end zone for a safety with 3:42 left in the half, sending the Tigers into halftime with just a 10-9 deficit.

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Black added a 28-yard TD run late in the first half to put the hosts up 28-7 at halftime.

“It’s awesome (to run the ball),” Holman said.

“That’s really become our identity lately. Our offensive line the past three years has progressed so much. Running on a team like Colquitt with their Dline, it’s incredible. … We practiced fast. We wanted to get on them and we didn’t want to let up.”

It started from the game’s opening drive, which saw the hosts cover 80 yards in 10 plays to set up a short TD run by Black.

“We wanted to establish the line of scrimmage,” Pickett said. “We’ve got a great offensive line and great running backs between (Matthew Hill) and Dante. Let them handle it and let them run. We wanted to set a physical tone and that’s what we did the first half. … It was old-school Brookwood football. That’s what we needed.”

The teams traded thirdquarter TDs with Brookwood’s coming when Angelo DiSpigna hit Hill on a short pass that turned into an 80-yard score. Hill had a great all-around game — he had two sacks in his brief time on defense and had a 63-yard punt return score called back because of a blindside block — and DiSpigna completed 11 of 17 passes for 176 yards.

The air attack was just enough to keep Colquitt (4-1) honest while the Broncos (2-2) focused

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Brookwood’s Kareem Bessent (8) tackles Colquitt County’s Ty Leggett (31) during their game Friday night at Brookwood High School. (Photo: Will Fagan)

heavily on the running game.

“Nobody has really done that all year,” Jones said of running the ball right at Colquitt. “We saw some advantages. We thought we’ve run the ball pretty well on everybody this year. We felt real good not only about our offensive line, but Dante and D. Hill’s ability to run the ball. We made the decision to run right at them, kind of like we did against South Gwinnett (in Game 3). That decision paid off big time. Kind of like the South Gwinnett win, it was an old-school Brookwood win. Just line up, control clock, control the line of scrimmage and control the pace of game, which was huge.”

Penalties and special teams miscues by Brookwood fueled Colquitt’s charge in the second half, allowing the Packers to get within 35-25 early in the fourth quarter. But the Broncos’ defense stiffened and got a big special teams play to go their way — a punt block by Nick Prince — before tacking on a 1-yard TD run by Black with 1:46 left to finish things off.

Brookwood sacked

Colquitt quarterback Steven Krajewski six times, including two by D.J. Horne.

Justin Scola had a sack and two quarterback hurries, Isa Washington had a sack, Caleb Riley had a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery and Kendall Williamson sealed the win with an interception.

Colquitt rushed for 169 yards and threw for just 122.

“Our guys were not intimidated,” Jones said.

“We came out here fighting from the first snap. I’m real proud of the way we finished. The third quarter the tide started turning against us a little bit. We had every opportunity to fold the tent and kind of say, ‘Here they come.’ But our guys dug their heels in, bowed their necks and found a way to win the game.”

That was particularly satisfying for the Broncos after last season.

They lost to Colquitt, the 2014 and 2015 state champion, by scores of 52-14 and 66-35 in 2016.

They took some confidence out of the second meeting, then completely flipped the result Friday night.

“Our focus all week was

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FIRST QUARTER Brookwood: Dante Black 2 run (Jake Cartmill kick) 8:52 Brookwood: Black 77 run (Cartmill kick) 6:56 Brookwood: Black 32 run (Cartmill kick) :33 SECOND QUARTER Colquitt: J.J. Peterson 10 pass from Steven Krajewski (Ryan Fitzgerald kick) 8:22 Brookwood: Black 28 run (Cartmill kick) 2:15 THIRD QUARTER Colquitt: Daijun Edwards 26 run (Fitzgerald kick) 10:01 Brookwood: Matthew Hill 80 pass from Angelo DiSpigna (Cartmill kick) 9:47 Colquitt: Fitzgerald 33 FG, 3:06 FOURTH QUARTER Colquitt: Edwards 18 run (Josh Hadley pass from Edwards) 10:44 Brookwood: Black 1 run (Cartmill kick) 1:46

CC BW First downs 16 18 Rushes-yards 39-169 43-271 Passing yards 122 176 Comp-Att-INT 12-23-1 11-17-0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-yards 7-47 12-113 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Colquitt: Edwards 8-72; Ty Leggett 12-44; Nigel Hollie 7-25; Krajewski 11-24; Tyler McKinnon 1-4. Brookwood: Black 32-267; Hill 8-22; DiSpigna 2-(minus-16); Team 1-(minus-2).

PASSING — Colquitt: Krajewski 12-23-1, 122. Brookwood: DiSpigna 11-17-0, 176.

RECEIVING — Colquitt: Cam Singletary 5-35; J.J. Peterson 3-26; Leggett 2-27; Marvion McDonald 1-18; Edwards 1-16. Brookwood: Hill 3-91; Cameron Barrington 3-43; Nick Prince 2-22; T.J. Ellis 1-16; Chris Cotter 1-8; Black 1-(minus-4).

on us,” Jones said. “We just wanted the focus to be on us who we are, about our identity. It’s so easy when you play Colquitt to get caught up in them, the fact that they’re one of the best teams in the state, all they do. We knew we had a pretty good football team, too. When we play with a full expression of who we are as a program, with all the love for each other, the competitive toughness and grit and passion and joy for the game, we knew if we came out with that, we could play pretty well.”

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Thursday’s Game Houston 13, Cincinnati 9 Today Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Arizona at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

New England at New Orleans, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Chicago at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Miami at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Dallas at Denver, 4:25 p.m.

Washington at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m.

Monday Detroit at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m.

Falcons face improved Packers secondary

By Rob Reischel The Sports Xchange

GREEN BAY, Wis. — When the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons met nearly eight months ago in the NFC Championship Game, Green Bay’s cornerback group was decimated. The Packers — who finished 31st in passing defense a year ago — had to use undrafted LaDarius Gunter as their No. 1 cornerback, and Gunter was asked to shadow Pro Bowl wideout Julio Jones all day.

To show just how far Green Bay has come, it released Gunter on Tuesday due to much improved cornerback depth.

Last week, the Packers held Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson to 158 passing yards and a 69.7

Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones (11) signals a first down with Green Bay’s Jake Ryan (47) on the ground, during the NFC Championship on Jan. 22 at the Georgia Dome. (Photo: Brett Davis-USA Today Sports)

passer rating. But Atlanta’s Matt Ryan and the Falcons’ passing attack are a much different animal.

Ryan, the NFL’s reigning MVP, led the league with a 117.1 rating a year

ago. Ryan is also coming off a season in which he threw for 4,944 yards, and fired 38 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.

“You have to play every play,” Packers defensive

coordinator Dom Capers said of the Falcons.

“They’ve got speed and big-play players and you have to account for them.

And a quarterback that had a career year last year.”

In Atlanta’s 44-21 destruction of Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game, Ryan threw for 392 yards, four touchdowns and completed 71.1 percent of his passes.

“I think how the game was played and the outcome of the game, I think it’s obvious we were a team that had a lot of things going on, fought through them, got to the NFC Championship Game,” Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said. “I’ll state today as I said then: They played excellent and were deserving of going to the Super Bowl, but we kind of

ran out of gas.”

A year ago, the Packers were no match for Ryan & Co. But Green Bay believes 2017 can be different.

Damarious Randall, Green Bay’s first-round draft choice in 2015, is fully recovered from a bevy of injuries that hampered him a year ago.

Randall underwent groin surgery last October that cost him five games, and later battled through shoulder and foot injuries.

Quinten Rollins, Green Bay’s second-round draft choice in 2015, also battled a groin injury last season and struggled immensely.

But Rollins is now fully healthy and had a solid summer.

In addition, Green Bay signed veteran Davon House in free agency and used a second-round draft

choice on 6-foot-3 corner Kevin King. The Packers will be heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a healthier and far more talented group of defensive backs.

“It’s a new year. They’re a different team this year, we’re a different team,” McCarthy said. “This is a different opportunity.

We’re playing in Atlanta new stadium, fast surface.

“Those are really the things that we’re focused on because, let’s be honest, if you’re thinking about last year and talking about last year, you’re just wasting time and energy. To get to the point where you’re playing in January and the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl, you’ve got to focus on what’s going on today. That’s really what our guys are focused on.”

Defending champion Patriots hope to avoid 0-2 start The Sports Xchange NEW ORLEANS — The defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots got 10 days to stew over their shocking 42-27 season-opening home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The New Orleans Saints looked as befuddled as ever defensively and uncharacteristically impotent on offense in a 29-19 Monday night road loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

One thing is certain when the Saints face the Patriots today in New Orleans’ home opener: Someone will be leaving the Mercedes-Benz Superdome 0-2. And in a 16-game NFL season in which every game counts, the loser will be digging a quick hole from which statistics suggest it is difficult to escape.

For the Saints in particular, another slow start could prove decisive. New Orleans finished 7-9 and failed to make the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. The Saints started 0-2 in 2014, 0-3 in 2015 and 0-3 last season.

Since owning an 11-5 record on Dec. 29, 2013, they have gone 1,358 days without a winning record.

No wonder quarterback Drew Brees is sounding the alarm.

“A sense of urgency has been created,” said Brees, who threw for 291 yards on 27-of-37 passing against Minnesota but failed to produce a touchdown in four red-zone opportunities. “It’s very important. It’s our home opener, and we want to get back on track.”

CHICAGO (0-1) AT TAMPA BAY (0-0) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m. TV: FOX, Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth, Shannon Spake.

Keys to the game: As much as Bears rookie Tarik Cohen surprised much of the NFL with a breakout debut last Sunday, at least one Bucs player knew exactly what he would face this week as Chicago comes to play Tampa Bay. “When I saw what he did in his first game, I wasn’t shocked at all,” said CB Ryan Smith, who played at North Carolina Central when Cohen played for rival North Carolina A&T. “He’s a great player, a great athlete. I played him my last two years, and he gave us hell.”

Stopping the Bears’ running game will be the biggest test for the Bucs. Chicago RB Jordan Howard will run downhill while

Cohen will test the Bucs on the perimeter in the pass and run game. The Bucs are familiar with Bears QB Mike Glennon, but he has a deep knowledge of Tampa Bay’s defensive players.

Offensively, the Bucs figure to be rusty. Jameis Winston did not throw a touchdown pass in the preseason, but he has good rapport with WRs Mike Evans, Cameron Brate and Adam Humphries. Running the football is the key to the Bucs’ playaction game. But RB Jacquizz Rodgers has to carry the load the next three games while Doug Martin is serving a suspension. The Bears did a nice job against Falcons RB Devonta Freeman in Week 1 and will look to continue their strong running defense.

BUFFALO (1-0) AT CAROLINA (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m.

Keys to the game: First-year Bills coach Sean McDermott is trying to avoid his first loss in his new job while facing an opponent he knows well. McDermott spent the past six seasons as Carolina’s defensive coordinator.

Look for Carolina to continue to expand what QB Cam Newton can do now that he has played a full game and had a healthy dose of practice time after some limitations throughout training camp while recovering from shoulder surgery. The Panthers will want to test the Bills’ secondary with downfield passes to see what cracks are evident.

The Bills must find a way to be more dangerous in the passing game. Against the Jets, they stayed close to the vest and QB Tyrod Taylor threw mostly short passes to his backs and tight ends. He targeted his wide receivers only eight times, and they combined for just four catches for 83 yards and a TD. PHILADELPHIA (1-0) AT KANSAS CITY (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m.

Keys to the game: The student meets the master as Doug Pederson leads his Eagles against Pederson’s former boss, Andy Reid.

Kansas City, fresh off a convincing win at New England, must figure out how to protect Alex Smith and open up running lanes outside for rookie running back Kareem Hunt.

Hunt found success on the edges in Week 1, gaining 128 yards on 12 carries, but the rookie picked up just 11 yards on three inside rushes.

The Chiefs’ offensive line faces a steep challenge against the Eagles’ front seven, starting with defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. The Eagles present a tough, physical pressure defense that will test the nimble and athletic Chiefs offensive front. That puts pressure on Smith to get rid of the ball quickly.

MINNESOTA (1-0) AT PITTSBURGH (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m.

Keys to the game: The Steelers want to have a balanced offense. That’s their goal every week. But in the opener at Cleveland, the Browns’ style of defense and some early penalties forced the Steelers to deviate from their plan. They passed

36 times and ran it just 17.

Expect that to change against the Vikings. Running back Le’Veon Bell had just 10 carries for 32 yards against the Browns.

The Steelers want to get him more touches, especially early in the game, so he can develop a rhythm.

When the Steelers are on defense, they’ll look to stuff the run and make the Vikings a onedimensional offense. Vikings rookie running back Dalvin Cook had 127 yards in his debut, and the Steelers will try to limit his effectiveness. If they can do that and force Sam Bradford into obvious passing situations, they should be able to tee off and rush the passer. They sacked Browns rookie DeShone Kizer seven times.

The Vikings have to stop receiver Antonio Brown. To do that, they first must stop Bell. The Vikings’ run defense slammed the door early on Adrian Peterson and the New Orleans Saints. If the same can be done against Bell and the Steelers, the Vikings have the corners to slow Brown.

TENNESSEE (0-1) AT JACKSONVILLE (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m.

Keys to the game: The Titans got away from their supposed identity today in losing to Oakland, throwing the ball 41 times and running it only 21 times for 95 yards. The Titans have to be concerned about the Jaguars’ defense, which had 10 sacks and forced four turnovers in hammering the Texans. The Titans’ offensive line is better than Houston’s, but the Titans still need to run the ball more efficiently with DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry and use play action to help neutralize the Jaguars’ pass rush.

No need for the Jaguars to change the game plan from a week ago. They went into the Houston game convinced they could run the ball right at defensive end J.J. Watt, and they did. They churned out 155 yards on the ground and took the pressure off quarterback Blake Bortles, who did not need the big play through the air to win. Look for another heavy dose of Leonard Fournette with adequate relief from Chris Ivory as the Jaguars strive for a 160to 180-yard rushing attack.

ARIZONA (0-1) AT INDIANAPOLIS (0-1) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m.

Keys to the game: The Cardinals’ offense might go into this game with wide eyes after watching the Los Angeles Rams batter the Colts for 46 points in Week 1. Given Carson Palmer’s issues in Detroit, especially with spotting the open man and throwing a handful of passes in the dirt, it probably would behoove the Cardinals to shift to a quicker passing attack with shorter, underneath throws and a variety of screen plays to receivers, running backs and tight ends.

The running game, meanwhile, remains anyone’s guess now that the team has lost its most valuable weapon in running back David Johnson, who might not be back until Christmas because of a dislocated wrist.

Kerwynn Williams and Andre Ellington probably can’t be counted on to elicit too many fears even against the Colts’ porous defense.

Defensively, it’s clear the Cardinals will want to mount a consistent pass rush against whichever quarterback the Colts start. Andrew Luck is still sidelined following shoulder surgery.

It may not matter if the starter is Scott Tolzien or newcomer Jacoby Brissett, although the latter presents more of a challenge in terms of mobility. The Cardinals played more zone coverage with their defensive backs in Week 1.

Look for them to revert back to their bread and butter — pressman coverage — this time. The Colts could counter by focusing on running back Frank Gore, who rushed for 144 yards in his last game against the Cardinals.

CLEVELAND (0-1) AT BALTIMORE (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 1 p.m.

Keys to the game: Ravens blueprint for success in Week 1: Run the ball effectively and play lockdown, mistake-free defense. Baltimore was completely dominant in a 20-0 win over Cincinnati. The Ravens had four interceptions against Bengals veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, so they will try to rattle Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer early and often.

The Ravens’ offense suffered a big setback when running back Danny Woodhead was ruled out at least four weeks with a hamstring injury. Baltimore has two running backs on its practice squad — Alex Collins and Jeremy Langford — who could be promoted to the active roster for depth, but the first option could be Buck Allen, who has shown promise catching the ball and making defenders miss tackles.

N.Y. JETS (0-1) AT OAKLAND (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 4:05 p.m.

Keys to the game: For the Jets to have any shot at moving the ball effectively, they’ll need to hit their tight ends for some easy first downs. With Eric Tomlinson (concussion) banged up, that job may again fall to Will Tye, who had three catches for 34 yards last Sunday, only one week after he was cut by the Giants. The Raiders allowed seven catches for 76 yards to Titans tight end Delanie Walker, but he is one of the top tight ends in the NFL. Defensively, the Jets are going to have their hands full. Carr, running back Marshawn Lynch and receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree are some of the best skill position players in the business. New kicker Giorgio Tavecchio was a revelation last week, making all four of his field goals, including two from 52 yards.

Despite his team being favored by almost two TDs, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio is not dismissing the Jets.

“They probably have one of the better (defensive) fronts in the league,” Del Rio said. “It’s one of the best we’ll face. They’re aggressive in their scheme. The two safeties they drafted are good players.

“Our motto is basically to respect every opponent, but fear nobody,” Del Rio said. “I got

asked by the New York media about their team and the (point) spread. Those things mean nothing to us. It’s about playing the game. It’s about understanding the challenges that you face.

That’s what we’re about.”

MIAMI (0-0) AT L.A. CHARGERS (0-1) Kickoff: Today, 4:05 p.m.

Keys to the game: Offensively, everything starts for Miami by getting RB Jay Ajayi going, and defensively it all starts with stopping the run. If Miami can run the ball and stop the run, life will be easy. If Miami can’t run the ball or stop the run, life will be like it was during last year’s 1-4 start.

Ideally, Ajayi runs well enough to make the Chargers play an eight-man front. Once that happens, look for QB Jay Cutler to favor WR DeVante Parker on downfield throws in 1-on-1 situations, some up high and others on Parker’s back shoulder.

But Miami also must be able to contain and control DEs Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, who could blow up any hope the Dolphins have of seeing the Cutler-Parker connection.

Defensively, even if the Dolphins control RB Melvin Gordon, they still must contend with QB Philip Rivers, TE Antonio Gates and WRs Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Travis Benjamin.

Miami’s pass rush, led by Pro Bowl DE Cam Wake and Pro Bowl DT Ndamukong Suh, must disrupt Rivers on a regular basis or the secondary will get riddled with passes of all lengths.

SAN FRANCISCO (0-1) AT SEATTLE (0-1) Kickoff: Today, 4:25 p.m.

Keys to the game: The 49ers are looking for their first win in Seattle since 2011. The 49ers are in rebuild mode under new general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan.

But, in the Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the team was outcoached, outmatched and, especially on offense, outplayed.

Quarterback Brian Hoyer threw for 193 yards and did not lead the team to a touchdown.

The Hoyer-led offense produced just 217 yards. The rushing attack was effective when used, with running back Carlos Hyde averaging five yards a carry. But they weren’t able to run it much because they trailed.

Seattle’s defense can rush the passer and will get hits on the quarterback; the unit had four sacks against Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers in Week 1. Shanahan needs to call a cleaner game and help his players avoid silly mistakes.

Seattle has its own offensive issues, beginning with the line.

The Seahawks rushed for 90 yards against the Packers, but 59 of those yards came on two runs. The team averaged just 1.9 yards on the other carries.

DALLAS (1-0) AT DENVER (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 4:25 p.m. TV: FOX, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews.

Keys to the game: For Denver, it starts with stopping the run. The old cliche rings true.

After allowing a 21-yard gallop to Melvin Gordon on Monday

night, the Broncos’ run defense tightened up, limiting Gordon and the Chargers to just 2.0 yards per carry the rest of the game. A similar effort might be difficult to put together against the Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott; but, if the Broncos can pull that off, they will put the game into the hands of Dak Prescott.

While Prescott has been extremely effective and accurate in his career, throwing just four interceptions in 17 starts, he hasn’t faced a defense with two Pro Bowl cornerbacks like the one Denver boasts with Aqib Talib and Chris Harris. If the Broncos force Prescott to throw deep and outside, they’ll have the Cowboys where they want them.

While the big matchup is Dallas’ offense against Denver’s defense, the Broncos will need to keep Trevor Siemian clean and try to maintain a running game with C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles.

WASHINGTON (0-1) AT L.A. RAMS (1-0) Kickoff: Today, 4:25 p.m.

Keys to the game: The Redskins must find more balance on offense. They couldn’t run the ball against Philadelphia in Week 1 and that made it easier for the Eagles to attack with pressure and keep quarterback Kirk Cousins from finding any rhythm. That task won’t get any easier against a Rams front that might include star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who could play today after ending his holdout last week.

In Week 1, Washington ran it 17 times and threw it 40. If the running backs aren’t up to the challenge, then quick passes to Terrelle Pryor and Jamison Crowder might get Cousins and his receivers into a rhythm early and serve as a proxy for the run game.

DETROIT (1-0) AT N.Y. GIANTS (0-1) Kickoff: Monday, 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN, Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters.

Keys to the game: Running the ball has been a chore for the Lions against much lesser teams, so expect the Lions to use the short passing game to loosen up one of the best defenses in the NFL. Theo Riddick could be especially active against the Giants’ linebackers, and Ameer Abdullah is a threat catching the ball as well.

On defense, the Lions must take advantage of a leaky Giants offensive line and get pressure on Eli Manning. Both Ziggy Ansah and Anthony Zettel are capable of big games, and Haloti Ngata should be disruptive against John Jerry. Points won’t be easy to come by, so taking care of the football and maximizing field position are necessities.

The Giants’ offense is seeking redemption, starting with a more balanced offensive attack that helps keep the group on the field and gives the already overworked defense more of a breather. For that to happen, the Giants need to get a much better showing from their beleaguered offensive line, which last week couldn’t execute on a consistent basis.

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This championship takes place within the season-long IMSA schedule and tallies the points from the four endurance rounds – Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Road Atlanta – to select a winner.

While the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday, October 7th is the main show of the event, there is plenty of racing to be experienced leading up to the green flag!

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In total, contestants for the Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup will have faced 52 hours of grueling competition and it all comes down to this final race.

Witness the Road Atlanta 120 featuring the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, IMSA Prototype Challenge presented by Mazda and the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama, which will also be competing during the Motul Petit Le Mans weekend. These diverse series sharing the weekend mean there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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The Gwinnett County Jazz Collective’s jam sessions are held at a Lawrenceville wine shop on the second Thursday of the month.

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hen Jason Turner and his wife moved from Los Angeles, they knew they would have to change their lifestyle, but live jazz was one thing they wanted to keep. One year after the move, the Turners were surprised to find a jazz spot right in Gwinnett County.

Thinking they would have to drive to Atlanta to find a jazz club, the Turners were happy to stumble into one of The Gwinnett County Jazz Collective’s jam sessions.

The jams take place at Riley’s on the Square, a family-owned wine bar located at 178 E. Crogan St. in Suite 210. Musicians, enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for jazz are welcome to join the sessions, held on the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m.

“It was a little surprising to find a spot in Lawrenceville,” Turner, a Dacula resident, said.

The Gwinnett County Jazz Collective (GCJC) was born in November 2016 when vocalist Nancy Gerber and drummer Adam Wolfe bonded over a common intolerance for Atlanta traffic. Both Gwin-

Nancy Gerber cofounded the Gwinnett County Jazz Collective with Adam Wolfe in 2016. The vocalist is originally from Brooklyn, N.Y.

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nett residents, the two realized it was time to organize a local jazz community.

“We know the community is here but it is disconnected,” Gerber said. “We are trying to be a focal point for people who love jazz as audience members or as musicians or as both to find each other.”

The Collective’s jam sessions start with a performance from the core group, and then guests are invited to jam.

Besides the GCJC’s cofounders, the core group includes Mark Tucker who is a hardware engineer by day, a killer on the keys by night, and David Tyberg, a bassist who also sings and plays the banjo.

For performances, the group goes by “Collabrio,” and it’s a fitting name.

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WHERE Riley’s on the Square located at 178 E. Crogan St., Suite 210, across from the Lawrenceville parking deck.

INFO Email Nancy Gerber at steppingstone@ mindspring.com.

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Trickum Middle recently held a summer reading pep rally to celebrate about 250 students who turned in a reading log with at least four books read over the summer. One student read 30 books.

In May, the Trickum Media Center hosted a summer reading extravaganza which shared information about summer reading programs and ramped up excitement about reading during the summer months.

With “summer slide” statistics in mind for students’ reading comprehension, Trickum encouraged its students to read four or more books over the summer in order to make them eligible for rewards. Students on each grade level had a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Students who read six or more books over the summer had a chance to win a $125 Amazon gift card.

Each summer reader also received an ice cream and a bag of goodies.

Central students mix forensics with escape game A group of 72 Central Gwinnett High students recently put their forensics studies to the test solving hands-on mysteries during a field trip to Three Keys, an escape game venue in Suwanee.

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students hone their skills in crime scene analysis because they had to search for clues that weren’t apparent.

“We had to find clues linking the criminal to the crime and decipher codes to exit the room,” Thai said.

Golf tourney to benefit mentor program The eighth annual golf tournament to benefit GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring Program is set for Oct. 9 at Bear’s Best Atlanta Golf Course.

Registration is open for both golfers and sponsors at all levels so pass the word. The deadline to enter is Friday.

For more information about the tournament or the mentoring program, call the director, James Rayford, at 770-2774485.

Community invited to review science materials GCPS parents, staff and community members are invited to review and provide feedback on proposed curriculum resources for science instruction for fourth grade, fifth grade, eighth grade and high school.

The review will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 6.

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During the review, print and digital resources can be reviewed at the district office at 437 Old Peachtree Road N.W. in Suwanee.

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participants to work as a team to solve the puzzle in 60 minutes or less.

Some scenarios have a historical setting, while others involve secret agents or tackle a literary mystery.

Tiffany Thai said that her students studied the curriculum for forensics, which explores the application of science to the law and the concept of deductive reasoning.

Thai said her students learned how early forensic scientists studied crime scene clues to solve cases, showing that deductive reasoning was a powerful tool for solving crimes.

During the field trip, groups of students were assigned to each of the escape rooms, and each room held a unique scenario involving a crime or mystery. In one, Sherlock Holmes is missing, but he’s left clues for Watson (and the students) to follow to find him. In another example, participants must avoid deadly traps and solve a mystery to escape a secret chamber.

In yet another, Magician Harry Houdini is trapped in an airtight coffin and the students must figure out how to save him.

The students had the opportunity to use their own deductive reasoning and tried-and-true forensic techniques to search, isolate, collect and record physical and trace evidence as they worked to solve their assigned mystery.

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The treasure of an unlikely friendship Perhaps to some, it is an unlikely friendship but to me it is one I treasure.

Nothing pleases me more than the moments of conversation I spent with One Arm, who lives up the road a bit.

Normally, we stop to talk while I’m running in the mornings but he, I or Tink never pass each other’s houses without a tap of the horn and throwing up our hand. If One Arm is out in the yard when we drive by, he’ll stop, grin ear-to-ear and throw up the only arm he has. That’s why he’s called One Arm. His real name is Randall.

“But ain’t nobody calls me that. Everybody’s

got me a new grandbaby.

Ten and a 1/2 pounds, 21 1/2 inches long. Yessiree.

My daughter ain’t but ’bout that big.” He held his hand to show about 5 feet. “Her name’s Maggie. Purtiest thing you ever seen. Takes after her Ronda mama. Shore do. I’m just Rich tickled to death.”

We got to talking about called me One Arm. All the details, and I asked, my life. I’m just ol’ One “Now, is that the daughter Arm to everybody. That’s that got saved a couple of just the way it is.” years ago?”

The other morning, One He lit up, grinned big Arm saw me running up enough to reveal a missthe road in a very slow jog ing tooth or so. “Shore is. because I’ve been nursing Yep. She’s been washed in a little injury, and he came the blood.” hurrying across the yard, Then One Arm comflagging me down to stop. menced to tell all about “I just gotta tell ya: I the difficulty of the

delivery and a challenge the baby had faced at first.

“They sent my daughter home but had to keep the baby, and she throwed a fit. Now, I’m tellin’ it was awful. She didn’t want to leave that baby. I thought I’s gonna have to call the law up there on my own daughter to get her settled down. I sure did. ” When One Arm gets revved up, he talks without slowing down. “Then, you ain’t gonna believe this, but my daughter got sick and wound up back in the hospital for a week and a half. Nearly worried me to death. But I just turned it all over to the good Lord and left it with Him. He seed me through. I

knowed he would.”

One Arm just brings all kinds of warmth to my heart. He never asks the good Lord for more than he needs. I said, “I love you, One Arm.” He reared back. “Well I think the world of you too. Yes sir, I do.”

There are many things I like about One Arm. I admire his work ethic.

Despite the fact that he has a physical challenge, he cannot be outworked.

Many times when we pass his house, he is cutting grass, picking up sticks, washing his car or looking after his little dogs.

He used to work at the grocery store around the corner where he cheerfully bagged groceries then asked, “Want me to tote ’em to the car for you?”

If I said, “No, I’m fine,” He’d replied, “Aw, c’mon.

You ain’t got no need for

totin’ this stuff. It’s heavy.

I’ll get it for ya.”

Life is simple for One Arm and his family. There are no great luxuries.

Clothes, cars and furniture are kept until it’s slapped worn out and then beyond. On that morning we talked, he wore an old navy jacket ripped in several places from use not trend. Yet, he is happy.

Content. Glad for an opportunity to work and do right.

And whenever he needs a little help, he just works a bit harder and prays a little louder.

He’s a great American.

I wish there were lots more like him.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of What Southern Women Know About Faith. Visit www. rondarich.com to sign up for her free weekly newsletter.

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What if your spouse only talked to you when they wanted you to do something for them?

Your relationship would begin to feel like nothing more than a transaction.

Over time, you’d likely be hurt and lonely, and your relationship would wane.

It’s a sad, and sadly frequent, occurrence.

It happens in our personal relationships. It also happens at work. In relationships, we take it personally and are likely to accuse our partner of being self-absorbed or not caring. At work we dress it up with a fancy term, more benign term, we call it silos.

In both cases it’s the same thing, one person or department is so focused on their agenda, they interact with others from a one-sided perspective.

Over time, relationships erode, and you’re left with finger pointing, blame and eventually, apathy. When people stop talking to each other, they stop caring about each other. Successful relationships and successful organizations depend on mutual trust and caring. Without it, failure ensues.

What’s sad about this situation is, more often than not, no one wants it to go this way. The problem is often systemic; it’s not personal at all.

People don’t quit talking because they quit caring.

People quit caring because they quit talking.

I was recently working with a software firm who had grown rapidly. In the early days, the leaders communicated with each other constantly. They were in a small space, there weren’t many people; they talked about everything.

Over time, they grew, they need more space, the leaders became more physically separated. Then they started traveling. The frequent huddles over coffee and sandwiches no longer happened. Within two years, people were talking about how disconnected the various departments were.

You started hearing things like, “Operations has their own agenda,” and “sales doesn’t care about the back end.” In the absence of constant communication, people began to attribute bad intent to the actions of others.

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People quit caring because they quit talking.”

always make sense to us. We give ourselves the benefit of the doubt because we know our agenda: we want to do the right thing. But when it comes to others, we don’t see the person struggling to simply get their job done, we see an operations guy who is trying to build a fiefdom.

In the case of our client, we observed people were only approaching other departments when they needed something, and it was usually urgent. There weren’t enough regular interactions to build the trust upon which cooperation depends.

We came up with a quick three-part plan to break down the silos: 1. Weekly huddle A short (very short) stand up meeting. Each leader bullet points their top one or two priorities.

The point is not to judge, or grand stand; it’s simply to keep everyone informed. The leader takes back the info and repeats the huddle to their team.

The meetings never last more than 15 minutes.

2. Framing requests Team members were trained to frame requests of other departments in terms of the impact the info or action will have on clients. This makes it clear: We’re all on the same team, helping clients.

3. Look for the good In the daily rush of business or family life, it’s easy to become completely utilitarian. Taking the time to say thank you and noticing good things others are doing builds connection.

Lisa McLeod is the global expert in Noble Purpose. She is the author of the bestsellers “Selling with Noble Purpose” and “Leading with Noble Purpose.”

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AUBURN Library hosting Pokemon Party for tweens Tweens who feel like they’ve got to catch all of the Pokemon will have a chance to try and do so at the Auburn Public Library next weekend.

The library is scheduled to host a Pokemon Party, hosted by its tween book club, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to bring their cards for a swap and to “be prepared to catch them all.”

The library is located at 24 Fifth St., in Auburn.

BARROW COUNTY Winder Planning Board to meet Tuesday Winder residents who want the inside scoop into their city’s future plans should free up their calendars for Tuesday evening.

Winder will host its next planning board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The board discusses plans for the city’s zoning map and answers zoning and development questions from developers.

The planning board will meet at the Winder Community Center at 113 E. Athens St. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2xZijL5.

BERKELEY LAKE Pond-centered lawn wins Berkeley Lake Yard of the Month A Berkeley Lake couple won city accolades recently for their pond-centered yard.

Chris and Marlene Holben were awarded the August Yard of the Month.

The couple lives in a house overlooking a large pond that feeds into Lake Berkeley. That pond is home to a variety of creatures including waterfowl, turtles and deer.

“The Holbens moved to Berkeley Lake in 1975 and have worked for years to create a peaceful and serene garden,” Berkeley Lake Mayor Lois Salter wrote in her newsletter. “There’s a fire pit, horseshoes, seating areas and paths to meander and enjoy the garden.”

Salter said the Holbens often share their “beautiful space” with friends.

“Thanks to them and to Rice Settlage Realtors for sponsoring our Yard of the Month program,” Salter wrote.

BRASELTON Braselton Library to host Inchworms story time Braselton Library invites its tiniest book lovers to a story time Wednesday morning.

The Braselton Library Inchworms, a reading group for toddlers ages 2 and up, will meet at 10 a.m. All toddlers must be accompanied by a caregiver.

“Join the fun with music, dance, literacy and craft time,” according to a press release.

The Braselton Library is located at 15 Brassie Lane.

BUFORD Lake Lanier Association to host annual Shore Sweep The Lake Lanier Association is hosting the 29th annual Shore Sweep on Sept.

23. The Lake Lanier Association organizes the event for the benefit of Lake Lanier and all that enjoy its beauty.

With more than 1,000 volunteers collecting an average of 30 tons of trash along the shores of Lake Lanier each year, the program has been an enormous success, organizers say.

Twelve locations lakewide are participating including: Balus Creek and Big Creek Boat Ramps, Aqualand, Bald Ridge, Gainesville, and Port Royale marinas, Lanier Islands, Lake Lanier Olympic, Don Carter, Gwinnett, Longwood, and War Hill Parks.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers report to a participating location to pick up trash bags and a shore line area assignment for trash collection. All volunteers turning in at least one full bag of trash receive a T-shirt.

Advance registration for the event is not required, but it does help with scheduling shoreline coverage. If you

brates Norcross’ commitment to inclusiveness and building a special kind of community.”

A $15,000 Jackson EMC Foundation check awarded to the Good Samaritan Health Center will fund mammograms for 176 women. At the check presentation are from left: Executive Director Greg Lang, Gwinnett District Manager Randy Dellinger, Nathaly Echeverri and Jackson EMC Foundation board member Jim Puckett. (Special Photo)

Rewarding service Jackson EMC Foundation awards $52K to agencies that serve Gwinnett residents From Staff Reports The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $98,877 in grants to organizations during their August meeting, including $52,500 to organizations serving Gwinnett County.

The following agencies serving Gwinnett were awarded these grants: • $15,000 to Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett, which provides quality, affordable and accessible health care and dental services to the poor and uninsured in Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties, to support the Women’s Health Advantage Program covering the costs of mammograms for 176 women.

• $15,000 to SISU (formerly Challenged Child & Friends), a Gainesville nonprofit organization providing educational, therapeutic, nursing and family support services to children with disabilities in Banks, Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson and Lumpkin counties, to support the Early Interven-

would like to participate, send an email to lakeinfo@ lakelanier.org.

For more information regarding the event, go to www.lakelanier.org.

tion Program that provides special needs children with classroom instruction, individualized therapy and nursing services.

• $10,000 to Tiny Stitches Inc. in Suwanee, which uses a network of volunteers to make handmade tote bags filled with a 35-piece layette that will keep an infant warm and dry for the first three months of life, donated to mothers in Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties who have little or nothing for their newborns.

• $7,500 to Bridging the Gap of Georgia, which serves veterans across the Jackson EMC service area impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, combat stress and/or homelessness, to help with renovation costs for a donated Oakwood home that will support the Veteran Life Community Program.

• $5,000 to For Her Glory, a Gainesville agency that provides breast cancer patients in Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson and Lumpkin counties

be performances by the school’s orchestra and chorus/glee club as well as face painting, a dunk tank and more carnival games.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. both nights.

with items that are not covered by insurance, such as wigs, bras, compression sleeves and gloves.

Jackson EMC Foundation grants are made possible by the more than 185,638 participating cooperative members who have their monthly electric bills rounded to the next dollar amount through the Operation Round Up program. Their “spare change” has funded 1,224 grants to organizations and 348 grants to individuals, putting more than $12.4 million back into local communities since the program began in 2005.

Any individual or charitable organization in the ten counties served by Jackson EMC (Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe) may apply for a Foundation grant by completing an application, available online at www.jacksonemc. com/foundation-guidelines or at local Jackson EMC offices. Applicants do not need to be a member of Jackson EMC.

Cray’s Tavern.

The Lawrenceville Lawn is located at 210 Luckie St. LILBURN Beer and Wine Fest set for Sept. 30 Beer and wine lovers can get ready to enjoy their favorite drinks in Lilburn later this month because the city is preparing to host its Beer and Wine Fest at the end of September.

The event is scheduled to take place from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sept. 30 at Lilburn City ark.

The city is partnering with Atlanta Beer Festivals to host the event, which is expected to feature more than 100 beers and ciders from breweries around the state.

Organizers also expected to have more than 25 wines available for tasting at the event.

Attendees must be over 21 to attend the festival and Safe Ride America will be on hand to help attendees get home safely, if needed.

The event will take place at Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St. Tickets cost $35 through Sept. 20, and then go up to $40 on Sept. 21. Anyone who wants to buy a ticket on the day of the event, though, will have to pay a $50 admission price.

Visit www.lilburnbeerfest. com for additional information.

DACULA Library hosting Wacky Act program Wednesday Some say duct tape can fix almost anything, but children at the Dacula library will see how much it can help create this week.

Children will be given a chance to see what they can make from duct tape, as well as masking tape, paint and other repurposed items during a Wacky Act Wednesday program from 4 to 5 p.m. on, well, Wednesday.

The items will be used to make a piece of art that the kids can take home. The program is intended for children ages 4 and up.

The library is located at 265 Dacula Road.

GRAYSON City Council work session rescheduled for Monday Tropical Storm Irma may have played havoc on government schedules this past week, but it isn’t stopping the Grayson City Council from taking care of some of its business.

The city has announced that the council work session will now take place at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall. The session had originally been scheduled to take place last Monday, but officials decided to postpone it because that was the day Irma blew through the area.

City Hall is located at 475 Grayson Parkway.

DULUTH Duluth High’s L.E.A.D program to host Takeover Tuesdays On the final two Tuesdays of the month — Sept. 19 and 26 — Parsons Alley in downtown Duluth will host Takeover Tuesday presented

by Duluth High School’s L.E.A.D. students. The events are free and are part of the high school group’s plan to bring the community together.

On Sept. 19, there will be performances by the theatre group and band as well as step dancing and a robotics display. There will also be carnival games and a community art canvas.

On Sept. 26, there will

LAWRENCEVILLE Bon Jovi tribute concert set for Sept. 29 Lawrenceville residents might want to brush up on their ability to sing “Livin’ On a Prayer” because a Bon Jovi tribute band is coming to town.

Slippery When Wet is scheduled to perform at the Lawrenceville Lawn at 8 p.m.

Sept. 29 as part of the city’s Summer Concert Series. The LOGANVILLE band is expected to perform Bon Jovi’s hits, including American Legion Post “Living’ on a Prayer,” “You to host Friday Night Give Love a Bad Name” and Happy Hour “It’s My Life.”

The American Legion has Attendees are invited to a suggestion for Loganville bring picnic dinners, blankets residents who need to wind and lawn chairs. Beer and down after a long week. wine will be sold by McThe Legion post will host

Friday Night Happy Hour at Patriots’ Grill from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday. Participants are invited to play cards, watch TV and have a cold beer or mixed drink with friends.

Patriots Grill is located in the Legion post at 4635 U.S. Highway 78. For more information, visit http://bit. ly/2vUA8KQ. NORCROSS Gateway International Food & Music Festival scheduled for Sept. 23 The city of Norcross and Presenting Sponsor Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District will host the Gateway International Food & Music Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at Lillian Webb Park. Held in conjunction with Welcoming America’s Welcoming Week, the event will showcase the region’s best multicultural talent and food while highlighting the rich cultural contributions of Gwinnett’s diverse communities, the city said.

The festival will feature a variety of outstanding performers and showcase the area’s cultural heritage through food, dance and music. The festival will include activities for all ages.International and local food vendors will be selling dishes from their home countries. Cultural performances will begin at 5 p.m.

“At the city of Norcross, we strive to be an inclusive community where the culture is shaped by all members of the community and celebrated at events like the Gateway International Food & Music Festival,” Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson said. “Our partnership with Welcoming America echoes and cele-

PEACHTREE CORNERS Say ‘ommm’ at the Peachtree Corners Library on Monday Librarians will introduce games and rituals that will allow parents and kids to pay attention to their feelings and actions. The half-hour will also include short stories, songs and quiet time that is adapted to kids’ attention spans.

Parents are invited to attend with kids ages 3 and older from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own cushions and pillows.

“This program is well-suited to home-school families,” according to a press release.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2h3e9yt.

SNELLVILLE German grocery store chain coming to area A German grocery store chain that has been pushing its way into the U.S. grocery store market has plans to build two stores in Gwinnett, including one that will be located at 3821 Stone Mountain Highway in Snellville.

County Planning and Development Director Kathy Holland compared the chain to another small market grocer, Aldi, although she said there are differences between the chains.

“We think they’re going to be something,” Holland said.

“They’re a little bit larger than the Aldi stores, square-footage wise, but it seems to be that same concept. You know, no frills (and) smaller.”

Lidl — which is pronounced Lee-dle — has been making an aggressive push to establish itself in the U.S., since the first American store opened June 15. It already has 24 locations in the states along the eastern seaboard, mainly in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina as well as Delaware.

SUGAR HILL Website to keep residents up to date on new greenway initiative The city has a new initiative to develop the Sugar Greenway, an 11.5-mile greenway around the city with approximately 16.5 miles of trail, and the best way to keep up with how it is progressing is to go to www.sugarhillgreenway.com.

Within the proposed Sugar Greenway will be a trail, open to use by pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, joggers and other non-motorized users. A greenway project of this size and scale is expected to be transformative for Sugar Hill.

The Sugar Hill Greenway also has a Facebook page to keep residents updated on the project.

SUWANEE Cooper O’Brien Memorial Golf Tournament set for Sept. 26 The Cooper O’Brien Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Sept. 26 at The River Club in Suwanee. The fundraiser is put on by Cooper’s Crew, a 501(c)(3) formed in memory and honor of Cooper O’Brien, a North Gwinnett Middle student who lost his battle to Clear Cell Sarcoma in 2014 at the age of 14.

Since its inception, the Cooper O’Brien Scholarship Fund has donated more than $25,000 in the form of scholarships for other students who have shown great strength in the face of hardships. They are also dedicated to providing funding for research and development to help find a cure for childhood cancer. Cooper’s Crew has partnered with CURE Childhood Cancer to help fund research projects specific to Sarcoma cancers.

All proceeds from this event go directly to the Cooper’s Crew Fund and the Cooper O’Brien Scholarship Fund.

To find out more about the tournament and to purchase tickets, go to www.cooperscrew.com.

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(Local Programming) The Goldbergs ’ Speechless (CC) (DVS) Modern Family ’ American Housewife Designated Survivor “Brace for Impact” (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) Big Brother (Season Finale) (N) ’ (CC) Salvation Darius makes final plans for the ark. (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) Arrow Black Siren returns to help Chase. (CC) Supernatural “Who We Are” ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) MasterChef “The Finale, Pt. 1; The Finale, Pt. 2” The remaining chefs vie for the prize. (N) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) America’s Got Talent “Live Results Finale” Tyra Banks reveals the winner. (N) (CC) (:01) The Good Place “Everything Is Great!” (N) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) The Vietnam War “Resolve” Defying American air power. (N) ’ (CC) The Vietnam War “Resolve” Defying American air power. ’ (CC) 11 Alive News at 7PM Sister Circle ’ (CC) Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ’ (CC) Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ’ (CC) 11Alive News at 10 (N) Killer Mysteries (N) ’ Corrupt Crimes (N) ’ Antiques Roadshow “Cincinnati” (CC) Antiques Roadshow A mysterious letterbox. ’ Endeavour on Masterpiece New lead in a missing persons case. ’ Masterpiece Contemporary Johnny and Margot stay ahead of dragnet.

The Game ’ (CC) The Game ’ (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Ten Count” (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Bright Boy” (CC) Inside Edition (N) (CC) Funny You Should Ask Seinfeld ’ (CC) Rules of Engagement Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers ’ (CC) Wahlburgers (N) (CC) Wahlburgers (N) (CC) (:01) The Lowe Files “The Wood Apes” (N) (CC) (:03) Wahlburgers (CC) (:33) Wahlburgers (CC) (5:30) ››‡ “Con Air” (1997) Nicolas Cage. ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen. (CC) ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen. (CC) Jax & Brittany Jax & Brittany Jax & Brittany Jax & Brittany Jax & Brittany A Night With My Ex Below Deck (CC) Watch What Jax & Brittany Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:50) South Park (CC) (:25) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (N) (CC) Broad City (N) (CC) The Daily Show The Daily Show Misfit Garage Work continues on the ’32 Ford. Misfit Garage: Fired Up (N) ’ (CC) Misfit Garage “Chasing a Six Figure Dream” (N) (:01) Garage Rehab “Blue Ribbon Automotive” (:04) Misfit Garage ’ (CC) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) (CC) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) MLS Soccer LA Galaxy at Atlanta United FC. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Soccer New York Red Bulls at Sporting Kansas City. Final. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) E! News (N) (CC) Total Bellas “Marital Mayhem” (CC) Total Bellas “Who’s Your Mama?” (N) (CC) Eric & Jessie (N) (CC) Eric & Jessie (CC) E! News (N) (CC) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The Five (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (CC) Worst Cooks in America (CC) Worst Cooks in America (CC) Worst Cooks in America (N) (CC) Cooks vs. Cons “Endless Pastabilities” (N) (CC) Cooks vs. Cons Incorporating ranch into pizza.

(5:00) ››‡ “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” ››‡ “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (2010, Romance) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner. ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) UFC Main Event Tennis PowerShares RPIA Championship. From Toronto.

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(5:00) ››› “Kingsman: The Secret Service” ›› “Taken 3” (2014, Action) Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace. ’ (CC) ›› “Taken 3” (2014, Action) Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker. ’ (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Property Brothers (CC) Property Brothers (CC) Property Brothers: Buying & Selling (N) (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l Property Brothers (CC) American Pickers “Red Barn, Black Keys” ’ American Pickers “Something Weird Here” ’ American Pickers (N) ’ (CC) (:10) American Pickers “Hidden in Plane Sight” (:09) American Pickers “Everything Must Go” Little Women: LA (CC) Little Women: LA (N) (CC) Growing Up Supermodel “Strike Two” (CC) (:02) Growing Up Supermodel “Striking Out” (N) (:02) Project Runway (CC) Henry Danger ’ (CC) I Am Frankie (N) (CC) Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Money” Seinfeld ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal Conan (N) (CC) (6:15) ››‡ “The Long Night” (1947) (CC) ›››› “In the Heat of the Night” (1967, Crime Drama) Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger. (CC) ››› “Roustabout” (1964, Musical) Elvis Presley, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman. (CC) (5:00) ››› “Enemy of the State” (1998) ›››‡ “Django Unchained” (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio. (CC) M*A*S*H (CC) (:36) M*A*S*H (CC) (:12) Everybody Loves Raymond “The Shower” Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Mom ’ (CC) Mom ’ (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) The Sinner “Part VIII” Cora’s fate is determined. (:01) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ’

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(Local Programming) Shark Tank ’ (CC) (DVS) (:01) What Would You Do? (N) (CC) 20/20 (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) MacGyver Murdoc launches his plan of revenge. Hawaii Five-0 ’ (CC) Blue Bloods “The Thin Blue Line” (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) Masters of Illusion (N) Masters of Illusion ’ Penn & Teller: Fool Us “Monkey Business” ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) MasterChef “Chopsticks & Pasta” (CC) (DVS) Beat Shazam Music teachers; lunch ladies. ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) America’s Got Talent “Live Results Finale” Tyra Banks reveals the winner. ’ (CC) Dateline NBC (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Washington Week (N) Third Rail With Ozy (N) On Two Fronts: Latinos & Vietnam ’ (CC) Charlie Rose (Local Programming) 11 Alive News at 7PM Sister Circle ’ (CC) American Ninja Warrior ’ (CC) (DVS) American Ninja Warrior ’ (CC) (DVS) 11Alive News at 10 (N) Killer Mysteries (N) ’ Corrupt Crimes (N) ’ Father Brown Father Brown investigates. (CC) Death in Paradise “Until Death Do You Part” ’ New Tricks The death of a journalist. ’ (CC) The Coroner A treasure hunter is found dead. Secrets of Selfridges ’ (CC) The Game ’ (CC) The Game ’ (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent ’ (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Best Defense” Inside Edition (N) (CC) Funny You Should Ask Seinfeld “The Pilot” Rules of Engagement (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 06.23.17” ’ (CC) Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol Live PD: Police Patrol ››› “Independence Day” (1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum. (CC) ››› “Independence Day” (1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum. (CC) (6:30) ››‡ “Legally Blonde” (2001) Reese Witherspoon. (CC) ›‡ “The Back-up Plan” (2010, Romance-Comedy) Jennifer Lopez, Alex O’Loughlin, Michaela Watkins. (CC) ›‡ “The Back-up Plan” (2010) (CC) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:50) Futurama (CC) (:25) Futurama ’ (CC) Futurama ’ (CC) Futurama ’ (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (CC) Kevin Hart: I’m a Grown Little Man (CC) Bering Sea Gold Kris’ scheme is sabotaged. ’ Bering Sea Gold ’ (CC) Bering Sea Gold “Episode 17” (N) ’ (CC) (:03) Alaskan Bush People ’ (CC) (:03) Bering Sea Gold “Episode 17” ’ (CC) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Main Event Pre Boxing Oscar Valdez vs. Genesis Servania. (N) (Live) College Football Countdown (N) (Live) College Football Virginia at Boise State. From Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (N) (Live) CFL Football Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BC Lions.

E! News (N) (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians “Guilt Trip” Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) E! News (N) (CC) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The Five (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive (5:35) ›› “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” (2011) ’ (CC) (:18) ››‡ “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012, Romance) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) Braves Live! Pregame MLB Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves. From SunTrust Park in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame MLB Baseball: Phillies at Braves (5:30) ››‡ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015) ’ (CC) ››› “Furious 7” (2015, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson. ’ (CC) ››› “Furious 7” (2015) Vin Diesel. ’ (CC) (6:00) “Chance at Romance” (2013) (CC) “Unleashing Mr. Darcy” (2016, Romance) Ryan Paevey, Cindy Busby, Frances Fisher. (CC) The Middle (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Fixer Upper A home in Waco, Texas. (CC) Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Ancient Aliens “Return to Gobekli Tepe” (CC) Ancient Aliens: Declassified “Aliens and Egypt” A curse may protect an alien device. (N) ’ (CC) ›‡ “Tyler Perry’s Temptation” (2013, Drama) Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lance Gross. (CC) Livin’ Large (N) (CC) (:32) Livin’ Large (N) (:02) Livin’ Large (N) (:32) Livin’ Large (N) (:02) Livin’ Large (N) (:32) Livin’ Large (N) (6:30) Henry Danger ’ I Am Frankie (N) (CC) ››‡ “Shrek Forever After” (2010, Children’s) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. ’ (CC) Full House “Crushed” Full House ’ (CC) Friends Fertility clinic. Friends ’ (CC) (6:30) ››‡ “The A-Team” (2010, Action) Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper. (CC) (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory ELeague “CS:GO Premiere 2017: Group C Play” (N) (Live) (CC) (6:30) ››› “I Married a Witch” (1942) ›››› “Some Like It Hot” (1959, Comedy) Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe. (CC) (:15) ›››› “A Night at the Opera” (1935, Comedy) Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx. (CC) (DVS) Bones Getting the Gravedigger convicted. (CC) ››‡ “San Andreas” (2015, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario. (CC) (DVS) (:31) ››› “Die Hard 2” (1990) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. (CC) M*A*S*H (CC) (:36) M*A*S*H (CC) (:12) Everybody Loves Raymond ’ (CC) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Mom ’ (CC) Mom ’ (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’ Modern Family “Snip” Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’

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(Local Programming) Grey’s Anatomy “Ring of Fire” ’ (CC) (:01) Scandal Fitz makes unexpected changes. How to Get Away With Murder “Wes” ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) The Big Bang Theory (:31) Mom ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory Mom ’ (CC) Zoo The team must prevent a barrier breach. (N) (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) Penn & Teller: Fool Us “Monkey Business” (N) Whose Line Is It? Whose Line Is It? (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Gotham Gordon fears Jonathan Crane is back. (:01) The Orville “About a Girl” (N) (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) American Ninja Warrior “Las Vegas Finals Night 2” National finals continue in Las Vegas. ’ Chicago Fire “My Miracle” ’ (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) The Vietnam War American soldiers face ambushes. (N) ’ (CC) The Vietnam War American soldiers face ambushes. ’ (CC) (Local Programming) 11 Alive News at 7PM Sister Circle ’ (CC) Bones ’ (CC) Bones ’ (CC) 11Alive News at 10 (N) Killer Mysteries (N) ’ Corrupt Crimes (N) ’ Conquistadors Aztecs; Mayan pyramids.

Conquistadors “The Conquest of the Incas” Conquistadors El Dorado; the Amazon River. Conquistadors Cabeza de Vaca explores. Beyond Borders: Undocumented Mexican-Amer The Game ’ (CC) The Game ’ (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Legacy” ’ (CC) Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Anti-Thesis” (CC) Inside Edition (N) (CC) Funny You Should Ask Seinfeld “The Pilot” Rules of Engagement O.J. Speaks: The Hidden Tapes ’ (CC) O.J.: Guilty in Vegas (N) ’ (CC) (:03) O.J. Speaks: The Hidden Tapes ’ (CC) ››‡ “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012, Fantasy) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage. (CC) “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” Below Deck (CC) Below Deck (CC) Flipping Out Moving day proves difficult. (N) Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce (N) (CC) Watch What Flipping Out (CC) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) Tosh.0 “Kayak” (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 (CC) Nathan for You “A Celebration” (N) (CC) The Daily Show The Daily Show Alaskan Bush People “Bush Code” ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People “Forging a New Future” Returning the homestead to the bush. (N) ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People “Raised Wild” ’ (CC) College Football Countdown (N) (Live) College Football Temple at South Florida. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) WNBA Basketball Conference Semifinal, Game 5: Teams TBA. (If necessary). (N) (Live) (CC) WNBA Basketball Conference Semifinal, Game 5: Teams TBA. (If necessary). (N) (Live) (CC) E:60 E! News (N) (CC) ››‡ “The Holiday” (2006, Romance-Comedy) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law. (CC) E! News (N) (CC) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The Five (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (CC) Chopped The chefs make pork-flavored fish. Chopped Chocolate and sausage in round one. Chopped Seasoning waffles with chiles de arbol. Beat Bobby Flay (N) Beat Bobby Flay (CC) Beat Bobby Flay (CC) Beat Bobby Flay (CC) (5:15) ››‡ “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (2010) Kristen Stewart. ’ (:20) ›› “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” (2011, Romance) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) Women’s College Soccer Florida State at Louisville. From Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (N) Tennis PowerShares Legends Charleston. From Charleston, S.C. Supercross Rewind (N) (5:00) The Internship ››‡ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015, Musical Comedy) Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld. Premiere. ’ (CC) Better Things “Rising” Better Things ’ (CC) Better Things “Rising” ››‡ The Internship Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Beachfront Bargain Beachfront Bargain Flip or Flop (CC) Flip or Flop (CC) Flip or Flop Atlanta (N) Flip or Flop (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l Desert Flippers (N) Desert Flippers (CC) Mountain Men “High & Dry” ’ (CC) (DVS) Mountain Men: Fully Loaded “Race to Ruin” (N) Mountain Men (Season Finale) Morgan’s horses go missing. (N) ’ (CC) (:03) Mountain Men ’ (CC) Project Runway “We’re Sleeping Wear?” (CC) Project Runway (N) (CC) Project Runway “Models Off Duty” Creating a street-style look. (N) (CC) (:33) American Beauty Star “The Real You” (N) To Be Announced Henry Danger ’ (CC) I Am Frankie (N) (CC) ›‡ “Yogi Bear” (2010, Children’s) Voice of Dan Aykroyd. ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Nap” ’ Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Guest Book Conan (N) (CC) (6:15) ››‡ “Soldiers Three” (1951) ››› “Monterey Pop” (1969) Scott McKenzie, John Phillips. Premiere. ››› “Dont Look Back” (1967, Documentary) Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman. Premiere. (:45) Gimme Shelter Bones Partially skeletonized body is found. (CC) ››‡ “Red 2” (2013, Action) Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker. (CC) (DVS) (:31) ››‡ “Red” (2010) Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman. (CC) (DVS) M*A*S*H (CC) (:36) M*A*S*H (CC) (:12) Everybody Loves Raymond ’ (CC) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Mom ’ (CC) Mom ’ (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ NCIS “Ignition” A Navy pilot is found dead. ’ NCIS “Pay to Play” ’ (CC) (DVS) NCIS An undercover operation is compromised. NCIS Gibbs probes an anti-government militia. The Sinner “Part VIII” Cora’s fate is determined.

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Football Scoreboard (:37) College Football Teams TBA. (N) (Live) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) NCIS: New Orleans “One Good Man” ’ Criminal Minds “Mirror Image” ’ (CC) (DVS) 48 Hours ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) College Football College Extra College Football Notre Dame at Michigan State. From Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. (N) ’ (Live) Superhuman ’ (Local Programming) Dateline NBC ’ (CC) Saturday Night Live ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Saturday Night Live ’ (Local Programming) Austin City Limits Florence and the Machine. ’ (Local Programming) Wheel of Fortune (CC) Jeopardy! ’ (CC) The 2017 NBC Killer Mysteries (CC) Rookie Blue Gail goes under cover. (CC) 11Alive News at 10PM Sing Like a Star (N) ’ Ring of Honor Wrestling (CC) (6:00) Antiques Roadshow “Cincinnati” A suit that belonged to Colonel Sanders. ’ (Part 2 of 3) (CC) World Dancesport Grandslam Series ’ (CC) World Dancesport Grandslam Series ’ (CC) (6:00) College Football Georgia State at Charlotte. From Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (N) (Live) ›› “Fools Rush In” (1997, Comedy-Drama) Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, Jon Tenney.

(5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 04.15.17” ’ (CC) Live PD: Police Patrol “Police Patrol” Teenagers shot; gang shooting. (N) ’ (CC) (5:30) ››‡ “Armageddon” (1998, Science Fiction) Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton. (CC) Halt and Catch Fire “A Connection is Made” (N) (:08) Halt and Catch Fire Donna antes up but loses control. (CC) (:16) ››› Twister Below Deck (CC) ›› “Fifty Shades of Grey” (2015, Romance) Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle. Premiere. (CC) ›› “Fifty Shades of Grey” (2015, Romance) Dakota Johnson. (CC) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) (CC) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) (CC) Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown “Mexico” Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CC) (5:50) ›› “Super Troopers” (2001) (CC) ››› “The Hangover” (2009, Comedy) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. (CC) (:25) ›› “The Hangover Part III” (2013, Comedy) Bradley Cooper. (CC) Garage Rehab “Grapevine Automotive” ’ (CC) Garage Rehab “Westside Hotrods” ’ (CC) Garage Rehab “Scotty’s Automotive” ’ (CC) Garage Rehab “Blue Ribbon Automotive” (CC) Fast N’ Loud A red ’67 Cadillac convertible. (CC) College Football Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Football Scoreboard College Football Teams TBA. (N) (Live) College Football Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Football Scoreboard College Football Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Fox Report (N) (CC) Watters’ World (N) (CC) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) (CC) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) (CC) Watters’ World (CC) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Harry Potter ››› “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. ’ (CC) “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” MLB Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves. From SunTrust Park in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame UEFA Magazine UEFA Europa League Magazine (6:00) ››› “22 Jump Street” (2014, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. ’ (CC) ››› “Spy” (2015, Comedy) Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne. ’ (CC) The Orville ’ (CC) “Autumn in the Vineyard” (2016, Romance) Rachael Leigh Cook, Brendan Penny. (CC) “Falling for Vermont” (2017, Romance) Julie Gonzalo, Benjamin Ayres. Premiere. (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) House Hunters (CC) House Hunters (CC) Property Brothers (CC) Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation (N) (CC) House Hunters Renovation (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) House Hunters (CC) Pawn Stars (CC) (DVS) Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Pawn Stars The infamous O.J. Simpson Bronco. Pawn Stars Rick heads to Los Angles. ’ (CC) The Ultimate Guide to Sounding Smart (N) ’ (CC) (6:00) “The Bride He Bought Online” (2015) “Girl Followed” (2017, Suspense) Emma Fuhrmann, Joey Lawrence, Heather McComb. (CC) (:02) “Break-Up Nightmare” (2016, Drama) Jennifer Dorogi, Celesta DeAstis, Freeman Lyon. (CC) Henry Danger ’ (CC) Henry Danger (CC) Henry Danger (N) (CC) Game Shakers (N) (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Henry Danger ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Deal” ’ The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal People of Earth (CC) (5:30) ›››‡ “Bound for Glory” (1976) (CC) ›››› “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948, Adventure) Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt. (CC) (DVS) ››› “The War Wagon” (1967) John Wayne, Kirk Douglas. (CC) (5:45) ››› “The Bourne Supremacy” (2004) ››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007, Action) Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen. (CC) (DVS) (:31) ››‡ “San Andreas” (2015, Action) Dwayne Johnson. (CC) (DVS) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Mom ’ (CC) Mom ’ (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ NCIS Bishop heads to Gitmo on a murder case. NCIS The team investigates a hit-and-run. ’ NCIS “Nonstop” A petty officer is murdered. ’ NCIS A new lead emerges in the Chen case. ’ NCIS The team re-investigates a murder case.

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8 p.m. on CBS 69th Primetime Emmy Awards Demonstrating just how present both broadcast and cable offerings (not to mention streaming shows) are in this year’s event, “Saturday Night Live” and “Westworld” are tied with the most nominations — 22 each — in television’s celebration of its own excellence at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater. Stephen Colbert, whose own “Late Show” also is in the running, serves as host. Expect many familiar faces from various series to appear as presenters.

8 p.m. on ABC Dancing With the Stars The ballroom reopens for Season 25 as celebrities partner with professional dancers (including Mark Ballas, back after two seasons away) to compete for the mirrorball trophy. Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews continue as hosts. New contestants include “Property Brothers” co-star Drew Scott. music’s Debbie Gibson, spouses Nick and Vanessa Lachey, “Shark Tank’s” Barbara Corcoran, NFL veteran Terrell Owens and “Malcolm in the Middle” alum Frankie Muniz.

TUESDAY

Stephen Colbert

10:01 p.m. on NBC The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace If there’s any question of how excited NBC is to have “Will & Grace” back, consider the fact that the sitcom’s revival has been renewed for a second season before it premieres ... as well as this presence of this new special, in which the Paley Center for Media puts a spotlight on the series. Expectedly,

quite the benevolent soul he seemed to be through much of the show’s freshman season, with a major hand in putting Eleanor (Kristen Bell) and others in a bad place ... literally.

THURSDAY

Ted Danson Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally all are on hand to talk about their history with their characters — as well as their imminent return.

WEDNESDAY 10:01 p.m. on NBC The Good Place One of last year’s critically bestreceived new series, this afterlife comedy returns for Season 2 — and it’s been some time since the preceding episode, so expect a refresher to start this hour, ironically titled “Everything Is Great!”. For now, let us help: Michael (Ted Danson) is not

8 p.m. on FOX Gotham The fourth season begins with “Pax Penguina,” as Penguin’s (Robin Lord Taylor) new blueprint for overseeing crime in the city hits some snags, marring the unveiling of his Iceberg Lounge. The clues left by several robberies suggest that Jonathan Crane (guest star Charlie Tahan) has returned, to Gordon’s (Ben McKenzie) great concern. Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) takes a major step forward in his determination to fight evil. Donal Logue and Morena Baccarin also star.

9 p.m. on CW Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Marisol Nichols isn’t finding much humor in her role as Veronica’s mother on “Riverdale,” but she gets to stretch her funnier muscles by joining series regulars Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles in

improvised sketches and songs in this new episode. Comedian Jonathan Mangum, a familiar face on this show, returns to take part in the fun as well.

FRIDAY 8 p.m. on CW Masters of Illusion The showcase for prestidigitators comes to the end of its fourth season with “Of Mice, Men and a Kidd” — in which one of the acts evidently does involve rodents. The “Kidd” in question is Billy Kidd, one of the featured magicians along with Michael Grandinetti, Nathaan Phan, Chris Randall, Tommy Wind, Ed Alonzo and Jonathan Pendragon. Dean Cain is the host.

on (Mackenzie Davis) discovers she has a new fan.

9 p.m. on HALL Movie: Falling for Vermont Angela (Julie Gonzalo, “Dallas”), a best-selling author, grows so stressed out from the nonstop media circus around her that she decides to go on a little retreat for herself. She gets trapped in a violent thunderstorm, though, wrecking her car and winding up in a small town with her identification missing.

Fortunately, the hot local doctor (Benjamin Ayres, “Saving Hope”), who’s also a single dad, has a prescription for her problem in this new 2017 romance.

SATURDAY 9 p.m. on AMC Halt and Catch Fire In the new episode “A Connection Is Made,” Donna (Kerry Bishe) makes a play to land a seriously heavy hitter, while her ex, Gordon (Scoot McNairy), has a talk with one of their daughters about an issue at school. Joe (Lee Pace), meanwhile, sees a new side of Haley (Susanna Skaggs), and Camer-

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Throttling the golden goose UNDER THE BIG TOP

For decades, the NFL has been basically a money-printing factory.

The only things that have gone up faster than players’ salaries have been ticket prices and owners’ profits.

Recently, though, the league’s Midas touch seems to have lost its luster. In 2016, television ratings were down over 8 percent — and last week’s season opener between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs continued the trend, earning only a 14.6 compared to 16.5 a year ago.

The reason for this ongoing decrease in popularity is obvious to anyone with half a brain, despite protestations and denials from panicky league officials. Fans are simply losing interest in a sport that fails to penalize what they regard as bad behavior — namely, refusing to show respect for our nation’s flag and anthem.

Many fans, perhaps most, don’t view those players who are “taking a knee” during the anthem as victims of oppression, but rather as recipients of incredible good fortune, citizens of a nation where people can be handsomely rewarded for their talents and efforts, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Certainly, in this country, few people are treated as well, or paid

Rob Jenkins as well, as professional athletes, unless it’s Hollywood actors. Which brings me to my next point, because there’s bad news for those folks, too.

According to Variety magazine, this summer’s box office receipts were the worst in a decade, down nearly 15 percent from last summer — which wasn’t that great, either.

Before you attribute that decline solely to the fact that most of the movies were just bad (which they were), consider that some of Hollywood’s annual orgies of self-congratulation have also fallen on hard times. In 2016, the Emmys had their lowest viewership ever, while the audience for the Video Music Awards fell by nearly 35 percent.

What’s going on here?

If there’s anything redblooded Americans love more than football, it’s a good movie, or even an OK movie. Why are we staying away in droves from those two things

we used to love?

I can only speak for myself, but I’ve gotten tired of having people I’m paying to entertain me tell me how I should vote or what I should believe. Entertainment is supposed to take our minds off our problems for a while. Protests on NFL sidelines and films laced with politically correct messages do just the opposite.

So listen up, all you professional performers. Sure, you have as much right as anyone to express your opinion.

But do you really think it’s wise, when approximately half your potential customers disagree?

Especially when you do it in such a way that those people feel offended?

You do what you want, but that doesn’t sound like good business to me.

Meanwhile, the rest of us will keep doing what we want, too. And if that means not watching your games or movies, then you have nobody to blame but yourselves.

Rob Jenkins is a local college professor and freelance writer. He is the author of four books, including “Family Man: The Art of Surviving Domestic Tranquility,” available at Books for Less in Buford and on Amazon. Email Rob at rjenkinsgdp@yahoo. com.

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Brenau University congratulates the 28 students who made the merit list in the summer 2017 session. Merit list students must maintain a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying 12 to 14 semester hours of course work with no grade lower than B in that semester.

Local students included: • Dustin Powel Devereaux of Peachtree Corners, a class of 2021 student majoring in liberal studies; • Maria Mercedes Hall of Dacula, a

class of 2019 student majoring in family nurse practitioner; • Melissa Jean Hilton of Dacula, a class of 2021 student majoring in early childhood education; • Denae Holmes of Snellville, a class of 2020 student majoring in business; • Amber Kirby Morse of Dacula, a class of 2018 student majoring in business; and • Adrienne E. Schwartz of Stone Mountain, a class of 2020 student majoring in liberal studies.

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The core group starts with a performance at The Gwinnett County Jazz Collective’s jam sessions.

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a stroll on the funky side of jazz to accommodate the sings Portuguese lyrics to guest performer’s style. complete the Brazilian jazz “This band brings a lot style. of musicians and singers “We are not wallpaper,” in all the time — it gives Wolfe said of the music. them a nice variety,” said Improv is an important Elbie Ancona, who recently part of Collabrio’s perforphotographed the group. mance. The band might “It’s kind of fun to see cover Beatles songs or take someone else jump in not

really knowing them and jam with them. I think it’s awesome.”

Wolfe and Geber have been part of Atlanta’s jazz scene for years. While performing at some of the city’s most cherished jazz spots, they noticed an openness between the musicians that inspired the

Lawrenceville jams.

“Lawrenceville is an arts-friendly community,” Gerber said.

“There’s a vibe here,” Wolfe agreed.

A Brooklyn native, Gerber tries to make everyone at the jam sessions feel welcome. She is a gracious woman with a theatrical

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During jam sessions, she will approach tables to greet familiar greet faces and invite newcomers to join the mailing list.

While some don’t need to be asked twice, many guest musicians will sit in the audience for a few sessions before deciding to jam with the band.

“We never force anyone,” Gerber said. “If you want to join in, we’d love to have you, if you want to just sit and listen, that’s good, too.”

And Riley’s on the Square is an ideal spot for the Collective’s jam sessions. When the wine shop opened in July 2016, the owners’ goal was to provide live entertainment in Lawrenceville.

Owner Beverly Riley said she was bored and wanted a place where she could get the “night on the town” experience without having to worry about a commute to Atlanta.

“There wasn’t anyplace giving us live entertainment that I’m aware of,” Riley said. “That was a bit of an inconvenience.”

“I love the intimacy of the place,” Gerber said the venue. “It’s just the right size so that you’re right there, and they’re right there with you.”

It’s an intimate atmosphere at Riley’s on Thursday evenings. The venue is small, but with couches, stools and high-set tables, Riley’s has plenty of room.

Some guests are dressed to the nine’s — others sport jeans and T-shirts. The one attendance requirement is that a guest is of age to drink.

“It felt familiar,” Turner, the former California resident, said of the atmosphere. “It felt like a jazz club back in LA.” The Turners are part of a regular group at Riley’s. The Thursday-night sessions attract residents across Gwinnett County.

“This is really good jazz,” said Debbie Oliver, a Lawrenceville local. She frequents the performances with a large group of friends. “I am so happy that there is finally a good jazz club somewhere that’s so local.”

There is usually a full house with up to twenty people watching the show, sipping wine and eating snacks brought to the tables by one the Rileys. Sometimes people get up and dance.

While the Turners attend not dance clubs, they enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at Riley’s and appreciate what the Collective provides Gwinnett.

“We were pretty pleased to find it so close to home,” Turner said.

The jam sessions have been held once a month since January, and the Collective hopes to expand.

The co-founders plan to host workshops, instructive events and even more performances and concerts in order to develop a bustling jazz community in Gwinnett.

“Music is a universal language and jazz even more so,” Gerber said of her passion. “You could plunk us down in some country where we don’t speak the language, and we would be communicating with each other.”

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Mark Tucker takes it away on the keys at the Gwinnett County Jazz Collective’s monthly jam sessions.