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Widow of Walmart shooting victim suing Store, suspect both named in lawsuit

BY ISABEL HUGHES

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The widow of a man who was shot to death in the parking

lot of a Snellville Walmart following an argument in late August is suing the store, claiming it failed to provide customers with a safe place to shop.

Bahra Delkic, whose

Court on Sept. 17, less than a month after the shooting, court documents show. husband, Fadil Delkic, died The suit names both Walmart on Aug. 19 following a verbal and Hunte as defendants in the argument between Troy Hunte, filing, which claims wrongHunte’s girlfriend, Patricia Aus- ful death and asks for a trial tin, and Fadil Delkic, filed the by jury, judgment for the “full suit in Gwinnett County State value of the life of Fadil Delkic

in an amount to be determined by the evidence, as well as all damages to which Plaintiff is entitled under Georgia law” and any potential additional claims “arising from pain and suffering, punitive damages and all

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Trickum Middle School’s outdoor theatre was officially named the Kay Sands Outdoor Theatre on Thursday. (Staff Photos: Trevor McNaboe)

School names theater after its longtime principal

BY TREVOR MCNABOE trevor.mcnaboe@gwinnettdailypost.com

Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge Angela Brown, left, zips up Gwinnett County State Court Judge Ronda Colvin-Leary’s robe at Colvin-Leary’s swearing-in ceremony Thursday at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. (Staff Photos: Isabel Hughes)

Gwinnett swears in first black elected official, State Court judge

BY ISABEL HUGHES

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Cheers and applause erupted in the auditorium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Thursday afternoon as Cobb County Judge Angela Brown helped Gwinnett County State Court Judge Ronda Colvin-Leary into her robe, draping the material over the woman’s shoulders.

As cameras flashed, ColvinLeary, who stood proudly in front of her colleague, smiled, glancing down at her new attire.

“This represents putting on the robe of wisdom, putting on the robe of knowledge, putting on the robe of compassion,” Brown said, zipping up the robe. “I stand here as a baby judge from Magistrate Court See JUDGE, Page 7A MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com for more photos of the event.

Gwinnett County State Court Judge Ronda Colvin-Leary, left, takes the judicial oath of office, given by retiring State Court Judge Joseph Iannazzone at a swearing-in ceremony at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Thursday afternoon.

‘We have to be accountable’

BY ISABEL HUGHES

isabel.hughes@gwinnettdailypost.com

With big brown eyes, long brown hair and a smile that could brighten anyone’s day, 2-year-old Kaytie looked like any other child.

“Picture this sweet little girl with parents who hate her,” said the girl, who is now an adult.

“With a severely abusive father who is also an ordained minister and a mother who says she de-

serves it, picture her at 6 years old, being brutally sexually abused for the first time by her father. Picture her at 8, being raped for the first time by the same evil man. A little girl being molded into what her father wants to use her for.”

Picture her at 11, Kaytie challenged the audience at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Wednesday night, being sold to a man she had never met, and then being drugged, raped and

beaten because she cried.

“She has been sold, raped, beaten, tortured, burned, drugged and tied up to a bed or a pole while men use her for their sick pleasure, over and over and over again, so much so that she loses count of the number of men by age 13,” Kaytie said. “Imagine this same girl on her 13th birthday being raped by her dad and nine other men. Afterwards, she receives a birthday card that reads, ‘Happy Birthday,

It has been two years since Kay Sands roamed the Trickum Middle School halls. Following Thursday’s dedication, the school’s outdoor theater will forever bear her name.

“It feels good to be back,” Sands said. “My memories here are so incredible and I thought the highlights of my time here were behind Kay me, but today is defiSands nitely a highlight.”

In March, Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education approved a proposal submitted by Trickum’s School Council to name its outdoor theater after Sands.

Sands served as principal at Trickum Middle School from 2008-16 before retiring.

“You miss certain parts of your world when you’ve had such an incredible career at a school like Trickum,” Sands said.

“I worked MORE ONLINE Visit gwinnettdailypost.com with such as great group for a photo gallery. of assistant principals. What a wonderful time we had.”

Cinda Skelton, a former educator at Trickum Middle School, said Sands was a key reason behind what made the school such as memorable place.

“Kay it is very apparent that not only is the theater and this school one-ofa-kind, but so are you,” Skelton said.

“Her vision of what this school could become academically, creatively, artistically, musically and structurally has driven the students and faculty to work hard.”

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Human trafficking forum stresses education, community cooperation

welcome to womanhood.’ This little girl that you’ve been picturing is me.”

As Kaytie, who requested only to be identified by her first name, told the story of her childhood and the additional 15-plus years of sex trafficking she suffered even after her 13th birthday, the audience in GJAC’s auditorium let out a slight gasp, shocked at the woman’s story.

That shock was part of the

Gwinnett County Human Relations Commission’s goal, however, at Wednesday’s Human Trafficking Education Forum — a way to thrust the issue of sex trafficking into the forefront of attendees’ consciousnesses.

“Statistics are very hard to come by and it can be very difficult to come up with numbers to show what a big problem it is,” child

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Black Knight, an honor for students, teams, coaches, teachers or administrators, or a Contributing Black Central Gwinnett High Knight, an honor bestowed School is honoring past on individuals in the teachers, athletes and stucommunity that were not dents for their accomplish- Central Gwinnett graduates ments prior to the school’s or faculty but have made homecoming football game positive impacts at the today. school.

Six individuals and two “Both these awards reathletic teams will join the quire unanimous approval school’s Ring of Honor in from the committee,” Orr its second annual cersaid. “The focus is on makemony. ing a positive impact not Central Gwinnett princi- only at the school but also pal Shane Orr said the Ring in the Central Gwinnett and of Honor was established Lawrenceville community.” to highlight and recognize Orr said the Ring of the tradition, history and Honor is located in the people having a positive school’s Commons area, impact. which serves as a lunch“I graduated in 1995 room. from Central Gwinnett and “We hope it gives our have a lot of family concurrent students inspiranection to the school,” Orr tion that these same people said. “I felt like it would walked the same halls and be a shame if those people made a positive impact,” weren’t recognized for Orr said. “It’s a combinatheir accomplishments.” tion of honoring the past Each year, a commitand inspiring our current tee made of current and kids in the future.” former faculty members 2018 Ring of Honor and coaches vote on who inductees are: should make it into the • Patsy Price graduated school’s Ring of Honor. from Central Gwinnett in To be included, one must 1960 and taught language be named an Outstanding arts at the school from

BY TREVOR MCNABOE trevor.mcnaboe@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Central Gwinnett adds new names to ‘Ring of Honor’

All-American. Kugbila was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft in 2013.

He is the current offensive line coach for the Central Gwinnett Knights.

• Trey Johnson, class of 2013, was a high school All-American consensus four-star prospect and signed with Ohio State University. He was the No. 3 inside linebacker prospect in the nation, the No. 48 overall player on in ESPN 150 and second-team AAAAAA all-state by the Central Gwinnett is holding its second annual Ring of Georgia Sports Writers AsHonor announcement during the school’s football game sociation. Johnson had 456 today. (Special Photo) career tackles for Central 1970-97. She was twice football coach at South Gwinnett. named Central Gwinnett Gwinnett High School.

• Jasmine Stovall, class Teacher of the Year, won During his time at Central of 2007, was a three-year the Jaycees Young EducaGwinnett, Spellman was varsity starter on the baskettor Award and was a nomi- named GCPS Teacher of ball team. She was named nee to the Gwinnett County the Year. all-county, all-region and Teacher Hall of Fame. In • Edmund Kugbila the team’s most valuable 2016, Price received the graduated from Central player in 2007. Stovall Sparkling Knight Award Gwinnett in 2009 and was played for the University from the Central Gwinnett a three-year varsity starter of Central Florida, where Foundation. for the football team. He her team won a conference • Steve Spellman taught played at Valdosta State championship and comsocial studies and coached University where he was peted in the NCAA tournafootball and track at Cennamed first team All-Gulf ment. She also played for tral Gwinnett from 1976South Conference in 2011 Eastern Kentucky Univer84. Spellman is known for and 2012. In 2012, he was sity. Stovall played profeshaving a team only give up part of the Blazer Division sionally for three seasons in 37 points the entire season. II National ChampionGermany and Australia and He also served as the head ship and named third team now serves as the Director

of Nike basketball camps.

She is also the founder of Diamonds Basketball Academy, which provides brand management to professional athletes and international basketball tours for female athletes looking to play college basketball.

• Mel Hulme is a former health and physical education teacher at Central Gwinnett. He also coached football from 1974-82 and 1989-2009.

• The 1966 football team was region 4-A champion. The team beat Commerce 28-14 in the 4-A region championship and went on to beat Carrollton 7-0 in the state semifinals before losing to Statesboro in the state championship.

• The 1999 soccer team holds the school record for most wins in a season with 17 as well as a school record 13 consecutive years in a row. The team was region champion and beat Rockdale and Dalton in the state playoffs before losing to state champion Woodward Academy.

The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. at Central Gwinnett Community Stadium.

Mill Creek to hold Service Night Family of Gwinnett man found dead theme for football game today in Rockdale seeks answers 1 year later

BY ISABEL HUGHES

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Mill Creek is honoring service members with a special event prior to the school’s football game against Peachtree Ridge tonight.

According to Officer Hayden McCall, a school resource officer at Mill Creek, this is the second year the school is holding a Service Appreciation Night.

“Coach (Shannon) Jarvis always wanted to do something that honored our military,” McCall said.

“We were brainstorming and came up with an idea of having a service appreciation night.”

“We had an overwhelming response from last year’s event and decided we’re going to kick it up a notch this year.”

Prior to the game, members of the U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute team are scheduled to land on the football field. The evening will also feature a law enforcement and first responder equipment display.

“This is a great event for

Nearly a year after a Gwinnett County man was found dead in Rockdale County, his family is asking for anyone with information to come forward.

David Alvarez, 22, was reported missing out of Lilburn on Sept. 30, 12 days before his body was found in Conyers, officials said.

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, though officials have released very little information, saying only that Alvarez’s death is being investigated as a

Mill Creek High School Football Coach Shannon Jarvis poses with Student Resource Officer Hayden McCall on the Mill Creek Football Field. Tonight, the school will host a Service Appreciation Night before its football game.

(File Photo)

the community to come out and interact with military members as well as law enforcement in a more relaxed setting,” McCall said. “It’s also a great opportunity for students to look at some future careers and get more insight into this profession.”

During the event, Mill Creek’s DECA Club will sell T-shirts, donating a portion of the proceeds to the Gwinnett County Police Department Scholarship Fund.

Active or retired members of the U.S. military, law

enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and all other local state and federal emergency service personnel will receive free admission to the game with valid identification.

A schedule of the events prior to the game includes: • 5 p.m.: Emergency Equipment Display; • 5:30 p.m.: Meet and greet honored guests; • 7 p.m.: End of equipment display; and • 7:15 p.m.: U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute Team lands on football field.

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David Alvarez was last seen in Lilburn on Sept. 30, 2017. His body was found in Conyers 12 days later.

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homicide.

The man’s family asked for help with the

Theater

said. “Not only that, but all three of her sons Current principal Ryan went through this school, Queen said one of the Parkview and beyond. special things about Sands The theater was a vision was how long she served of Sands’ as well as the at Trickum as well as school’s parent teacher involvement and commit- association. ment to the community.

“We had ‘The Pit’ “She’s one of the back at our old buildlongest serving principals ing and it had a special at this school,” Queen feel to it,” Sands said. “It was a place that gave us a campus feel and host our music under the stars event.”

“When we came to this Proceeds campus (in 2006) we lost that feel of campus and

GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Projects Constructed with Special Sales Tax Year ended June 30, 2018

2017 Sales Tax - Authorized Projects

Original

Current

Estimated

Estimated

Prior

Current

Cost*

Cost**

Years

Year

Site Acquisition

Expenditures

40,000,000

19,965,537

New Facility Construction

171,481,501

Facility Additions / Renovations

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180,880,490

26,599,667.07 47,956,006.10

74,555,673.17

243,058,527

253,687,571

21,842,459.90 33,996,293.40

55,838,753.30

24,500,000

24,500,000

Lease / Purchase; Debt Service Payments Technology - System wide improvements

166,557,084 224,234,796

Total

16,919.00

5,019,856.00

5,036,775.00

204,103,558

21,159,790.96 33,488,033.10

54,647,824.06

233,358,624

39,763,208.71 52,343,313.96

92,106,522.67

869,831,908

916,495,780

129,317,578.94 172,833,506.27 302,151,085.21

Notes: *“Original Estimated Cost” projected funding included:

**“Current Estimated Cost” projected funding included:

Sales Tax Collections

Sales Tax Collections

$

2,688,686

Interest Income

$

2,688,686

66,421,365

SPLOST Bond Premium Proceeds

$

46,663,872

$ 869,831,908

State Capital Outlay Funding

$

66,421,365

$

916,495,780

State Capital Outlay Funding

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wanted to get it back,” she said.

The theatre was opened in 2013 and has multiple uses, such as acting as an outdoor classroom and providing a venue for its fine arts department.

Queen said he immediately noticed the theatre when he was hired as principal in 2016.

“It’s such a neat feature that we need to highlight,” Queen said. “It’s only fitting that someone that spent so much time on this is recognized in this way.”

The Audiology Center of Snellville

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case on Monday.

“We, as the family, plea to the community that if you have any type of information regarding our beloved brother David Alvarez to please reach out to the pertinent authorities. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem it may be of help in solving his case. Thank you,” the family said.

Anyone with information on the disappearance or death of Alvarez is asked to contact Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Dwayne Smith at 770-278-8161 or via email at dwayne. smith@rockdalecountyga.gov.

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A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed budget on October 18, 2018 at 8:00 PM at the same address. At that time, any citizens wishing to be heard regarding the proposed budget may appear.

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Condition causes body to absorb too much iron Dear Dr. roaCH: Why aren’t all people screened for genetic hemochromatosis? It is the most common inherited disease. The tests are simple and would save so much suffering and massive payments for care. I know people who suffer from cardiac, liver or lung problems; diabetes; severe joint pain; fatigue; and many other problems.

Early treatment is essential. Awareness must be raised.

— G.Z. anSWer: Genetic (hereditary) hemochromatosis is indeed a common but little-known genetic condition. It is the most common among those of European ancestry, while sickle cell anemia is more prevalent in those of African descent.

It is caused by a single gene mutation that makes the gut absorb as much iron as possible, when normally we stop absorbing it at times when we don’t need it. The excess iron may overload the liver, eventually leading to cirrhosis. Iron also may build up in the heart (causing heart failure), pancreas (causing diabetes), joints (causing arthritis) and other organs. Treatment is easy: It’s one of the last diseases to be treated with phlebotomy (blood removal). If treatment is begun early, certainly before cirrhosis starts, nearly all symptoms can be averted (though joint pains generally stay).

There is not a consensus that screening for hereditary hemochromatosis is worthwhile. Many people identified by screening are unlikely to progress to clinical disease. Further, the cost is high — estimated to be over $100,000 to find one case of the potentially life-threatening disease.

A 2006 study from Australia, however, did show that the condition can be found in the population and that treatment can reverse the damage found in those who screened positive. Policymakers await further studies to decide whether to recommend universal screening.

In the meantime, people with a family history for hereditary hemochromatosis should definitely be screened. The type of screening test depends on age and sex. More importantly, clinicians should be aware of this condition and should consider the diagnosis in people with nonspecific symptoms, especially fatigue.

Both men and women are affected by hereditary hemochromatosis, although men typically are affected earlier. People with Celtic ancestry are at particularly high risk.

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

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In 1924, the first aerial circumnavigation of the world, conducted by a team of aviators from the U.S. Army Air Service, ended in Seattle after 175 days.

In 2000, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the pregnancy-terminating drug RU-486 after a 12-year controversy.

In 2008, the space transportation company SpaceX launched Falcon 1, the first private spacecraft, into orbit.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923), author; Ed Sullivan (1901-1974), TV personality; Max Schmeling (1905-2005), boxer; Al Capp (1909-1979), cartoonist; Marcello Mastroianni (1924-1996), actor; Brigitte Bardot (1934- ), actress; Ben

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TODAY’S QUOTE: “Miranda Sawyer had a heart, of course, but she had never used it for any other purpose than the pumping and circulating of blood.” — Kate Douglas Wiggin, “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm”

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Mother wants to take in daughter’s friend Dear amy: We have had a 13-year-old staying with us for four months.

She came home with our daughter and asked if she could stay for a week, and we were very happy that she stayed on.

Now her 23-year-old sister wants to have her leave our home and live with her and her boyfriend.

The problem is they can’t seem to make ends meet.

I have seen this child grow and change and really come out of her shell since she has lived with us.

She brings a lot of joy to our home.

I feel like her leaving would break a part of me that is already wounded.

I told the girl that we are in her corner either way. And she says she enjoys the stability of our home.

What should I do?

— Devastated Mom Dear mom: Families like yours who take in and take care of unrelated children form an informal network of compassion and caring. Scores of adults report that they wouldn’t have survived their teen years without their neighbors, or their friends’ parents, providing shelter, affection, encouragement and support.

You don’t mention this girl’s parents or provide details about her family situation, but if she is living with you without her parents’ permission, you could be in some legal

young woman’s boyfriend to try to discern if they can provide a safe environment and are really equipped to handle this responsibility. Can they ensure that the child will get to school each day?

Can they afford to have her with them (it sounds as if they can’t)?

Amy Dickinson If the girl chooses to live with them, you jeopardy for harboring should stay connected. her. That’s a worst-case Perhaps you could take scenario regarding your her to school some mornown risks. ings, provide her with You should research homework help after the laws in your state to school or have her with see what your legal risks you on the weekends. and responsibilities are. If Leave your door open. she continues to live with Dear amy: Our you, you should consider daughter is getting martrying to pursue guardried next year. We are ianship status in order to hosting a reception. make important decisions When our son got mar(regarding schooling ried, some women friends and medical care) on her came as a group for the behalf. wedding ceremony. Their I applaud your actions. husbands arrived together However, I’m also conlater — just in time for cerned by your indication the sit-down dinner recepthat this girl is filling tion. some sort of deep hole in I felt hurt by this beyour own life. havior.

Perhaps you have Is this normal/acceptsurvived a tragedy, and able behavior? Am I this young person’s pres- being too sensitive? My ence in your household is husband and I try to be helping you to heal. This respectful of others and is a blessing for everyone. attend weddings together But this child has needs, and on time. too, and you must not add I know we must invite to her burden by assignboth members of a couple, ing her the responsibilbut I would prefer to inity of healing your adult vite the people who really wounds. care about my daughter You are absolutely right and who wish to see the to let her know that you ceremony. are in her corner. You (and Your thoughts? your spouse, if you have — Still Stung one) should meet with the Dear Stung: I girl’s older sister and that don’t think it is “normal”

Ask Amy

or acceptable to skip a wedding ceremony and head straight to the reception, unless there is an obvious conflict or reason to do so. People who do this casually must think that wedding hosts don’t notice — but of course you do. And yes, unless you are aware of a valid reason to miss the ceremony, you (rightfully) feel disappointed and disrespected.

All the same, you can’t mitigate for rudeness which might or might not happen in the future, even if you can see it coming down the pike. If you invite these friends, you should include their spouses.

Dear amy: “Wondering Mother” has a young adult daughter living at home who refuses to divulge her whereabouts, or say who she is with.

Our daughter was in a serious accident and we had a terrible time trying to figure out where she was or what had happened. Since that time, we all text and check in whenever we have arrived somewhere safely.

— Safety First Dear Safety: It is so easy to do.

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

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Going over what’s happened in the past will give you greater clarity when dealing with matters that pertain to your home, health and finances. People from the old days will be a reminder of why you chose the path you are following.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Set an example instead of letting someone else choose what you can do. If you follow your heart and stand up for your rights and beliefs, you will reach your goal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Don’t wait for someone to say “Go!” Strike while your ideas are fresh and the momentum is flowing.

Celebrate your victory with a loved one to enhance your relationship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Speed things up a bit. It’s important to take care of your responsibilities and avoid complaints.

Someone will try to make you look bad or meddle in your affairs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Being rigid will work against you. Listen to suggestions and be cognizant of how others will be affected by the choices you make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t get down when you can get moving. If you don’t like what someone is doing, distance yourself and go about your business.

Choose to do what’s right instead of indulging in someone else’s poor judgment.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Looking back will give you incentive to move forward. Reconnecting with someone from your past will encourage you to go after the goals you have yet to accomplish.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — A partnership will need special attention. Ignoring problems will not solve matters. Address the source head-on to move forward with no regrets.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Emotions will push you to make a move you should have made some time ago. A second chance should not be disregarded.

Step up and do what needs to be done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Travel and socializing should be at the top of your list. Getting together with friends, peers or anyone you find interesting will spark your imagination and convince you to try something new.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — If you follow your intuition, it will lead you to greater opportunity. Partnerships will develop if you network more or expand your interests. Love and romance will enrich your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Trust in your judgement, not in what someone else tries to coax you into believing or doing. Emotional tactics will be used to tempt you to behave indulgently.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Make the most of what you’ve got. Your ingenuity and drive will help you gain support and the respect of those you encounter. Romance is highlighted.

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world&nation World India abolishes adultery law India’s top court has abolished a colonial-era law criminalizing extramarital sex, in a landmark ruling campaigners have hailed as a victory for women’s rights.

Under the 158-year-old adultery law, known as Section 497, a man could be imprisoned for up to five years for engaging in sexual relations with a married woman without the consent of her husband.

The Supreme Court struck down the law Thursday, ruling it retrograde and discriminatory toward women.

“It’s time to say that (a) husband is not the master of (his) wife,” Chief Justice Dipak Misra read out from the judgment. “Legal sovereignty of one sex over the other sex is wrong.”

The five-judge bench was unanimous in its decision, declaring the law a clear violation of the fundamental rights granted in the constitution.

Ford certain Kavanaugh assaulted her

Candice Bergen and Donald Trump went on a date

By Eric Bradner and MJ Lee CNN

Christine Blasey Ford told senators she was “100 percent” certain Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers.

Kavanaugh called the claim part of a “calculated and orchestrated political hit” designed to keep him off the Supreme Court.

And a Senate Judiciary Committee turned into a bitter, partisan brawl on national television late Thursday afternoon.

The fate of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee remained in the balance, as Republican swing votes in the Senate watched closely but refused to weigh in as the hearing went on.

Ford began the hearing by describing the 1982 night she said Kavanaugh assaulted her in an upstairs room at a party while Kavanaugh’s friend Mark Judge watched.

“I believed he was going to rape me,” she said.

Hours later, a near-shouting Kavanaugh forcefully inSkripal suspect sisted it had never happened. was high-ranking “I am innocent,” he told the military officer, committee. Directing his anger at the panel’s Demosays website crats, he said his confirmaU.K. investigative website tion process “has become a Bellingcat claims to have national disgrace.” identified one of the men Each senator was allowed accused of poisoning former five minutes to question Ford Russian spy Sergei Skripal and Kavanaugh, leading to as a highly decorated officer a staccato back-and-forth in the Russian military.

Moscow denies the report, describing the allegation as “bogus.”

Bellingcat reported Residents warned Wednesday that the man identified by the British to avoid water in as “Ruslan Boshirov,” one Florence aftermath of two men suspected of Two weeks after Hurripoisoning Skripal and his cane Florence slammed the daughter in the U.K. in March, is GRU officer Colo- Carolina coast, killing doznel Anatoliy Vladimirovich ens and flooding rivers and Chepiga, whose name was homes, it has left behind found on a list of people a slow-moving disaster of receiving the “Hero of the murky waters loaded with Russian Federation” award bacteria, viruses and other in December 2014, accord- pollutants. ing to Bellingcat.

As a result, officials are warning residents to stay out of coastal waters to 9-year-old girl avoid contamination that among nearly can cause a series of infections, including earaches, 200 dead in hepatitis, skin rashes and Nigeria floods respiratory issues, the Severe flooding has North Carolina Coastal killed nearly 200 people Federation said. in Nigeria, including a “The public continues 9-year-old girl, officials to swim in the ocean and said Thursday. sounds despite these adviBernadette Uzo, 9, was sories,” said Todd Miller, swept away by flash floods executive director of the that wreaked havoc this federation. “We feel it’s viweek in a remote village tal to let people know that in the southeastern state of the state has not yet tested Anambra, according to loany waters to determine cal media reports. if they are safe for human Anambra is among contact.” the states hard hit by the disaster, Nigeria’s National Hackers bring Emergency Management stark warning to Agency said.

Residents in flooded Capitol Hill ahead areas have been asked to of midterms evacuate their homes to The vulnerabilities in avoid being trapped as water levels continue to rise, America’s voting systems the agency said. are “staggering,” a group Around 176,000 people representing hackers will have been displaced follow- warn lawmakers on Capitol ing weeks of heavy rainfall Hill on Thursday — just in several states in Nigeria, over a month before the the agency said. midterm elections.

Nigeria declared a naThe findings are based tional disaster Sept. 17 after on a project at the Voting 100 people were killed in Village at the Def Con central and southern states hacking conference held following severe flooding in Las Vegas last month, triggered by heavy rainfalls. where hackers were invited — From wire reports to attempt to break into

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Candice Bergen has had a pretty political dating life.

While on Wednesday’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to promote the revival of her series “Murphy Brown,” Bergen confirmed that she and Donald Trump went on a date as teens.

“I was very young,” the now 72-year-old actress said. “I was about 18.

Trump and I are about the same age. Or as he would Christine Blasey Ford described in graphic detail at a hearing Thursday how she says point out, I’m about six Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (CNN) months older.”

She also talked about between Democrats and They also pressed KavaKavanaugh said of Ford’s Rachel Mitchell, the Arizona naugh on the claims of his assault charge. “It’s not who going on a date with former Secretary of State Henry sex crimes prosecutor that friends and classmates that I am. I am innocent.”

Kissinger when she was a Republicans hired to ask he was a heavy drinker durHe said he bears Ford no young woman. questions on their behalf. ing his childhood. ill will and teared up when So who was the better But Republicans abanAsked by Minnesota Sen. recounting his 10-year-old doned that approach during Amy Klobuchar whether daughter Liza, when saying date?

“Kissinger,” Bergen said.

Kavanaugh’s testimony and he had ever drank so much her prayers, said “we should the tone shifted drastically he blacked out and couldn’t pray for the woman.” as Sens. Lindsey Graham remember what happened, “It’s a lot of wisdom from Ginsburg gives of South Carolina and John Kavanaugh said, “I don’t a 10-year-old,” Kavanaugh her support Cornyn of Texas used their know, have you?” said. for #MeToo time to assail Democrats.

After a recess, Kavanaugh Kavanaugh said he “Boy, y’all want power. apologized for the remark. doesn’t question that Ford movement God, I hope you never get Kavanaugh began his was sexually assaulted In an event before firstit,” Graham said to the testimony by saying he and by some person, “but I’ve year students at GeorgeDemocrats. his family have been “totally never done that to her or to town University Law on Turning to Kavanaugh, he and permanently destroyed” anyone.”

Wednesday, Justice Ruth said: “You’re looking for a by the sexual assault allega“This confirmation proBader Ginsburg said she fair process — you came to tions he faces. cess has become a national was “cheered on” by the the wrong town at the wrong He called the allegations disgrace,” he said. “The #MeToo movement. time, my friend.” a result of “pent-up anger Constitution gives the SenWhen asked if she is Democrats have used about President Trump and ate an important role in the excited for or disappointed their time to push for an FBI the 2016 election” and said confirmation process. But in the current women’s investigation that would inhis confirmation process has you have replaced advise terview additional witnesses become a “circus.” and consent with search and movement, Ginsburg said unconscious gender bias is like Judge.

“I’ve never done this,” destroy.” still a problem.

“Every woman of my vintage has not just one the E.U. had to open up on story but many stories, agriculture — a continued but we thought, ‘There’s point of contention in trade negotiations between the two nothing you can do about entities. Macron was respect- it; boys will be boys, so just find a way to get out of ful to Trump and pushed it,”’ Ginsburg said. back some on the topic but Ginsburg said that the moved the conversation #MeToo movement is an forward, the source said.

There was “some rapport” example of women coming together with strength in between the two, “but it’s not what it (once) was,” the numbers.

“It was one complaint Officials are warning residents to stay out of coastal source said. waters after Hurricane Florence to avoid contamination and then, one after another, The next day, Macron that can cause a series of infections, including earaches, delivered a pointed rebuke the complaints mounted,” hepatitis, skin rashes and respiratory issues. (CNN) to Trump in his speech at the Ginsburg said. “Women U.N. General Assembly, both nowadays are not silent about bad behavior.” voting machines and other expensive weapons system directly and implicitly critiQuoting her past colequipment used in elecin history, and its develop- cizing the administration for league, Justice Sandra Day tions across the country. ment was beset by mulits policies on Iran, climate The hacking group tiple delays before it was change, the U.N., migration O’Connor, Ginsburg said women must take action. claims they were able to deemed combat ready. and Mideast peace.

“The more women that break into some voting It is touted as the future are out there doing things, machines in two minutes of military aviation: a Body found, the more women will be and that they had the abil- lethal and versatile airencouraged to do things, ity to wirelessly reprogram craft that combines stealth believed to be and we will all be better an electronic card used by capabilities, supersonic missing N.C. off for it, men, women and millions of Americans to speed, extreme agility and boy with autism children.” activate a voting terminal state-of-the-art sensor fuA body believed to be to cast their ballot. sion technology, according that of a 6-year-old boy “This vulnerability could to Lockheed Martin, the Marcia Cross be exploited to take over plane’s primary contractor. with autism who went discusses her missing after his father the voting machine on lost sight of him in a North cancer battle which they vote and cast Trump ‘goes off’ Carolina park has been as many votes as the voter Actress Marcia Cross is wanted,” the group claims on Macron during found, the FBI in Charlotte missing her hair but thankbilateral meeting tweeted Thursday. in the report. ful she’s survived cancer.

“With heavy hearts we President Donald Trump The former “Desperate announce a body believed F-35B fighter jet was “ranting and venting on to be 6-year-old Maddox Housewives” star shared a conducts firsttrade” to French President series of photos on InstaRitch was found at apEmmanuel Macron during gram that made public her proximately 1 p.m. off of ever airstrike their bilateral meeting Mon- Marietta Street/Old Dallas battle with anal cancer.

The U.S. military’s day evening, according to a Highway in Gastonia.

“So grateful and happy F-35B joint strike fighter senior diplomatic source. to be alive but sad that my Maddox’s parents have conducted its first-ever airTrump lambasted the been notified of the discov- hair fell out and is about 1 strike in the last 24 hours, European Union for its trade ery. The investigation is inch long now and looks according to three U.S. policies, saying it was worse ongoing.” cra cra,” she posted with a defense officials. than China — a complaint picture of her missing her Six-year-old Maddox The strike took place that the president made to trademark red locks. “AnyRitch went missing last in Afghanistan against a his French counterpart in an week after his father lost one else have #hairloss due fixed Taliban target. The April meeting at the White sight of him when he took to #cancer? Talk to me. I aircraft involved were the House. feel you.” off running in a North U.S. Marine Corps’ variant The source described Cross, who first came to Carolina park. The search of the aircraft flying from Trump as “going off” on fame on “Melrose Place,” for the missing boy, who the USS Essex amphibious E.U. trade during his meetrecently played the presihas autism and is nondent of the United States on assault ship. ing on the sidelines of the verbal, wrapped up on its the ABC series “Quantico.”

The F-35 stealth jet United Nations General sixth day Thursday.

— From wire reports has been called the most Assembly. Trump said that — From wire reports

New 26K-pound dinosaur discovery was Earth’s largest land animal

By Ashley Strickland CNN

If humans had lived 200 million years ago, they would have marveled at the largest dinosaur of its time. Its name means “a giant thunderclap at dawn.”

The recently discovered fossil of a new dinosaur species in South Africa revealed a relative of the brontosaurus that weighed 26,000 pounds, about double the size of a large African elephant.

Must read The researchers have named it Ledumahadi mafube, which is Sesotho for “a giant thunderclap at dawn.” Sesotho is an official South African language indigenous to the part of the country where the dinosaur was found.

“The name reflects the great size of the animal as well as the fact that its lineage appeared at the origins of sauropod dino-

saurs,” said Jonah Choiniere, study author and paleontology professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. “It honors both the recent and ancient heritage of southern Africa.”

Apart from its massive size, there are other evolutionary details about the new species that make it entirely unique, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Current Biology.

“It shows us that even as far back as 200 million years ago, these animals had already become the largest vertebrates to ever walk the Earth,” Choiniere said.

Choiniere’s graduate student, Blair McPhee, discovered the bones of an unknown dinosaur in 2012.

“Blair told me how important he thought it was, and even showed me that some of its bones were still sticking out of

the rocks in the field,” Choiniere said.

Over years of excavation, the team uncovered the fossil of a fully-grown adult dinosaur, likely about 14 years old when it died.

Ledumahadi was a close relative of sauropod dinosaurs, like the brontosaurus and others that ate plants and walked on all four legs. But the fossil shows that it evolved earlier, and independently, of sauropods.

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How low can Republican senators go?

WASHINGTON — If that hearing could possibly have gone worse, please tell me how.

Christine Blasey Ford was the soul of credibility, which should be no surprise. She is a Ph.D. psychologist in the midst of a distinguished career. Her voice was both strong and vulnerable as she recounted the details of the sexual assault she says she suffered at the clumsy, drunken hands of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. She didn’t sound like a partisan Democrat.

She sounded like a determined survivor.

Kavanaugh sounded like a man fighting for his Eugene life. That was no surprise, Robinson either, but his tone was unexpected. He shouted.

He wept. He flatly accused Democratic senators on the panel of timing Ford’s allegation as a last-ditch effort to prevent his confirmation — a startling allegation from a sitting federal appellate judge, let alone a nominee for the Supreme Court.

The body language of the Republicans on the panel reflected the bipolar nature of the day.

Ford’s compelling testimony slumped their shoulders and furrowed their brows. Kavanaugh’s fiery self-defense seemed to animate them, buck them up, and perhaps rescue his nomination’s chance of approval in committee.

We should have known that unless Ford or Kavanaugh somehow fell apart in the witness chair, the nation would be left with a dilemma. What I didn’t fully realize was how damaging and divisive that dilemma may ultimately prove to be.

Republicans have the votes — and those on the committee may now have the will — to “plow right through this” all the way to confirmation.

But if they do, especially following the partisan allegations Kavanaugh made against Democrats in the Senate — many Americans may always suspect his decisions are motivated by politics rather than jurisprudence.

There is something that could be done: Reopen the FBI background investigation of Kavanaugh and let the nation’s best investigators dig out whatever facts are there to be unearthed. The Senate would then have more of a record on which to base its ultimate decision.

But Kavanaugh, notably in a tense exchange with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., maintained he would welcome any kind of investigation but adamantly refused to say he wanted the FBI probe to be reopened. Republicans on the committee made clear that they are untroubled by the contradiction. To others, it looked as if he has something to hide.

Ford sounded at times not just like an accuser but also like an expert witness. At one point, the Republicans’ hired-gun interrogator, Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell, was asking questions that seemed designed to suggest that perhaps other events in her life were responsible for symptoms of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder that Ford reported suffering. Ford began her response by noting research that suggests “the etiology of anxiety and PTSD is multi-factorial.”

Mitchell, who is not a Ph.D. psychologist, wisely decided not to pursue the point further.

Why was Mitchell even there? Because the lily-livered Republican members of the committee — all of them white males — were afraid to question Ford directly, knowing the optics would be awful. If dirty work was necessary, much better to get a woman to do it.

The new paradigm for the #MeToo Era is “believe the woman.” It was bizarre that Senate Republicans would hardly even speak with the woman.

But after Kavanaugh’s emotional opening and his first few rounds of sparring with Democrats on the committee, Republicans were emboldened to dispense with Mitchell’s services and weigh in aggressively in Kavanaugh’s support. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. — who, during the break between the star witnesses, referred to Ford as “a nice lady” — broke the dam. Then his colleagues followed, trying to portray the entire affair as an exercise in character assassination.

The problem is that the afternoon session did not erase Ford’s compelling testimony. She said she was “100 percent” certain that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her one night in 1982. She mentioned the attack, and named the alleged perpetrator, years before Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court. She tried to alert Congress before he was nominated. She has taken, and passed, a polygraph test.

President Trump tweeted his approval of the fighting spirit Kavanaugh displayed. But Trump can be cold-blooded, and while the majority on the Judiciary Committee seemed ready to move full steam ahead, quite a few GOP senators have been withholding judgment, at least publicly.

Trump will have to gauge not just whether his nominee has the votes in committee, but also whether he can prevail on the floor.

To the list of an awful day’s victims, add respect for the Senate and the Supreme Court.

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

Were the ‘good old days’ now or then?

In all likelihood, a hundred years from now, the incumbent generation will be reflecting on their “good old days.” Just as it is now with those long in the tooth, we like to remember our distant past.

At a gathering at the cancer center at Piedmont Hospital recently, I ruminated and reminisced about the good old days that I consider special. It included the view that while there are some remarkable pluses, regarding the world today, that there is something to be said about the days when we: • Drank Cokes from the small bottle; • Didn’t curse like sailors in casual conversation; • Always opened the car doors for ladies; • Believed that the bottom line was important but did not worship it; • Didn’t lock our doors, day or night; • Enjoyed our front porch swing; • Watched TV for news and entertainment, not garbage and political rants; • Wore a coat and tie when we boarded an airplane; • Considered gardens a staple of living, even if we

uniforms and equipment — all enhanced by friction tape; • Were blessed that TV evangelism had not been originated; • Took pride in the fact that Roy Rogers and Gene Autry were our movie heroes, the guys in the white hats; Loran • Never heard of steroids; Smith • Were excited to check a book out of the library, read resided in town. We were it during the next week with proud to be industrious and such urgency you couldn’t enterprising; wait to take it back and check • Took our kids to the out another one; woods to cut down our Christ• Were not aware that the mas tree; nearest thing to a sex maga• Were punished when we zine was the Sears Roebuck got home if we had gotten out catalogue. of line at school; your parA lady countered my disents always agreed with the sertation on the past with the principal; notion that there are so many • You could take your kids great things today — such as shopping and not have to what takes place in medicine worry about a sexual predator — that living today makes lurking about; these times the remarkable • Got the same grateful times. The good old days are reaction from a bicycle at now!

Christmas as kids offer up for She had a point which an SUV today; brought about a lot of rumina• Saw kids shooting marbles tion afterwards. She was right at recess, instead of monitorin that there are medical cures ing their iPhones; now that boggle the mind. In • Appreciated that outdoor the good old days refereed to activity, along with work ethic, at the outset, there would not made obesity non-existent; have been organ transplants • Played baseball without which have saved and extend-

ed lives.

However, I, nonetheless, believe that the problem with our times, is that we are more selfish, less disciplined, greedier, more likely to hate and give people the back of our hand.

When I think about my own life, if I had been born a couple of decades earlier, I would not have been able to cross oceans, meet accomplished people and see the pyramids along the Nile. Some today still can’t do that, but many can. Affluence is more prevalent today.

However, anybody who can text and email can insult anybody, anywhere and spew despicable gossip and contempt in cowardly fashion, without cause or reason.

For all of technology’s worth, it has no heart and soul.

It is impersonal and can be demeaning. It is a wonderful world today, but today’s illmannered society did not exist in my “good old days.” We had respect for others, their property and their privacy.

Loran Smith is co-host of “The Tailgate Show” and sideline announcer for University of Georgia football. He is also a freelance writer and columnist.

Kavanaugh case is a smear, pure and simple WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats seeking to derail Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination knew they had a problem. In other prominent cases of the #MeToo era, multiple victims had come forward to corroborate each other’s stories and present a pattern of predatory behavior. But in Kavanaugh’s case, not only was there no corroboration for Christine Blasey Ford’s accusations, no other women had come forward to accuse him of misconduct.

Democrats needed another victim.

Enter, Deborah Ramirez, a former Yale classmate of Kavanaugh’s. She apparently didn’t want to accuse Kavanaugh of exposing himself to her at a college party, but as Ronan Farrow, co-author of the New Yorker article with Jane Mayer in which Ramirez makes her stunning accusation, admitted on ABC News’s “Good Morning America,” she “came forward because Senate Democrats began looking at this claim. She did not flag this for those Democrats.”

Why didn’t she want to accuse Kavanaugh? Maybe it’s because she wasn’t sure it was him. Ramirez, the New Yorker said, was “hesitant to speak publicly, partly because her memories contained gaps because she had been drinking at the time of the alleged incident,” the article said. She told the magazine that during the party “she was on the

account and could not. “The Times interviewed several dozen people over the past week in an attempt to corroborate her story and could find no one with firsthand knowledge.”

In fact, two of those allegedly in attendance during the incident disputed Ramirez’s Marc account. The New Yorker Thiessen reported, “One of the male classmates who Ramirez said floor, foggy and slurring her egged on Kavanaugh denied words.” The New York Times, any memory of the party,” which also looked into her and another said, “I have allegations, writes that before zero recollection.” The article coming forward, Ramirez continued, “In a statement, two “contacted former Yale classof those male classmates who mates asking if they recalled Ramirez alleged were involved the incident and told some in the incident, the wife of a of them that she could not be third male student she said was certain Mr. Kavanaugh was the involved, and one other classone who exposed himself.” mate, Dan Murphy, disputed But according to the New Ramirez’s account of events.”

Yorker, “After six days of careTheir statement said in part: fully assessing her memories “We can say with confidence and consulting with her atthat if the incident Debbie torney, Ramirez said that she alleges ever occurred, we felt confident enough of her would have seen or heard recollections to say that she about it — and we did not. The remembers” what Kavanaugh behavior she describes would allegedly did. be completely out of character “Confident enough?” for Brett,” adding that, “some What happened in those six of us knew Debbie long after days? It appears that Ramirez Yale, and she never described had to convince herself — or this incident until Brett’s Sube convinced. preme Court nomination was Given her hesitancy, surely pending.” the New Yorker found some Yet, despite these denials, eyewitness corroboration her own admitted uncertainty before going to press? Nope. and the failure of a single “The New Yorker has not con- witness to back her story, the firmed with other eyewitnesses New Yorker went ahead and that Kavanaugh was present at published her sensational, hesithe party,” the article said. The tant, uncorroborated account New York Times reports that it anyway — a stunning breach also tried to verify Ramirez’s of journalistic ethics. This was

a story even the New York Times deemed not fit to print.

It is a smear, pure and simple.

There is no pattern here of bad behavior by Kavanaugh toward women. The only pattern of bad behavior is the Democrats’ shameful willingness to destroy a person’s reputation based on unsubstantiated allegations.

This new attack on Kavanaugh reeks of desperation. There is no evidence to back Ramirez’s claims, just as no evidence has emerged to corroborate Ford’s account. None of the people Ford named, man or woman, has confirmed that the gathering in question took place at all, much less that any assault occurred.

So the question for the Senate is this: Is the new standard for those in public life that accusations of misconduct with no corroboration are enough to destroy someone’s reputation and career? Every sensible senator — and every sensible human being for that matter — should quake at the thought. As Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told Fox News on Monday, “There has to be something more than an allegation.” He’s right. If allegations without evidence are enough to kill Kavanaugh’s nomination then no one is safe — including the senators who will decide his fate.

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

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gwinnettdailypost.com •From Page 1A compensatory damages.”

According to police reports and court proceedings, the argument between Hunte, Austin and Fadil Delkic began as Hunte and Austin were walking out of Walmart with their premature baby on the evening of Aug. 19. “(Austin) was apparently angry at (Delkic) for being in the crosswalk,” Snellville Police Department Lt. John McKinney testified at an August hearing. “I don’t think she saw what led up to him being in the crosswalk; she was coming out of the store, but his car had already started into the crosswalk and she was upset that he was in the crosswalk as she was pushing a baby stroller.”

McKinney said Delkic’s car was a little less than 4 1/2 feet into the crosswalk, though about 8 to 10 feet from Austin when she got angry and started yelling at Delkic. Hunte was follow•From Page 1A abuse physician Dr. Nancy Fajman said. “But we know it exists and it’s a significant health problem and it’s a significant societal problem.”

That problem, though prevalent everywhere in the world, is especially prominent in Georgia, specifically the metro Atlanta area — including Gwinnett — because Atlanta, like L.A., New York, Chicago and the world’s other major cities, is a convention and trade center, said District 45 State Sen. Renee Unterman.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport also plays a major role, given it’s the world’s busiest airport, according to Airports Council International, the “only global trade representative of the world’s airports.”

Despite all the factors that make Georgia conducive to sex trafficking, there is hope for victims and survivors, speakers emphasized Wednesday. They said it begins with education.

“A lot of times, the picture that’s painted of sex trafficking, of human trafficking, is one of chains and cages and ropes,” said Gwinnett County Police Department Sgt. Austin Godfrey, a supervisor for the department’s Vice and

Suit ing behind his girlfriend, McKinney said.

McKinney testified that Delkic’s window was rolled up when Austin was yelling at him, so at one point, Delkic opened his door to try to figure out why she was yelling. “(Delkic’s wife) said that a person came out of Walmart and was yelling at their car,” McKinney said. “Her husband couldn’t understand why he was being yelled at or what was being said, so he opened his door. When he opened his door, some more words were exchanged, and Ms. Austin kept telling Delkic to get out of the car, so he got out of the car.”

At that point, McKinney said, Delkic walked toward Austin and Hunte, who had continued walking toward their car, which was parked about eight to 10 parking spaces, Hunte’s attorney, Robert Booker, said, from the start of the parking spaces/crosswalk.

Trafficking Alcohol Unit. “While there are times where those are accurate portrayals of what’s going on, a lot of times, it’s a lot more subtle than that, which is why we don’t always catch the signs when they’re out there.”

Those signs include physical marks of abuse on victims such as bruises, burn marks or cuts; new and expensive clothes, accessories or shoes; new tattoos, especially of a name, symbol or barcode, which pimps often use to brand their victims; poor physical or mental health; and lack of control — meaning few or no personal or identifying items, no financial records or money and being forbidden from speaking or acting for themselves.

“Most decent people can’t even believe that a human being would treat another human being like that, and I think that’s sometimes why it makes it hard to spot some of those subtle signs,” Godfrey said.

“But it is crucial that we (maintain) a relationship between law enforcement and the community. We have to work as a team all the time, but when it comes to trafficking, we rely so much on our community to be our eyes and our ears.

As a community, as parents, as leaders, teachers,

“Ms. Austin’s statement was basically that (Delkic) got out of the car and ran up on them in an aggressive manner and that she struck him before he could strike her,” McKinney said. “The video does not support that statement. … It appeared (from surveillance video) that (Delkic) wasn’t running, he wasn’t sprinting; he was walking normally at a normal stride. It took him 12 seconds to get the 50 feet with his arms down at his sides. He wasn’t flailing, he wasn’t making any action that he was upset.”

McKinney said based on the surveillance video, Delkic got about a foot away from Austin, which is when she hit him.

“You see him snap back and then immediately turn to the left a little bit and then keel forward,” McKinney said. “It happened so fast — strike, go back, fire.

It’s within microseconds — (Delkic) went back and then it looks like when he was

church leaders, we have to be accountable for our kids.”

That accountability, which Kaytie said includes education about the realities of sex trafficking, can help prevent stories like hers, she said.

“With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, even the smallest things can trigger a flashback or anxiety,” she said. “I’ve learned to cope with those triggers to the point where most people don’t even know there’s a problem and survivors will always deal with that.

“It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to teach kids how to prevent themselves from (being trafficked), but on the other side of that, it takes hundreds of thousands of dollars for the rescue, recovery and rehabilitation of survivors, and it usually takes an entire lifetime to recover. We can (change that).”

For more information about human trafficking, visit humantraffickinghotline.org. The national hotline can be reached at 888-373-7888.

To report any suspicions, call the Gwinnett County Police Department tip line at 770-513-5480 or email gcpdetips@gwinnettcounty.com.

back, he was shot, because then he goes forward.”

Delkic then fell to the ground and “immediately bled out,” while Hunte and Austin waited by their car for police to come.

Though Hunte was initially charged with voluntary manslaughter, McKinney said that after reviewing the video footage and looking at all the witness statements, the charges were upgraded to felony murder.

According to Georgia state laws, murder involves “malice aforethought,” which means “the act of killing was intentional.”

Manslaughter is the “unlawful killing of another person without direct intention or attempt” or provocation.

Bahra Delkic’s suit claims that as a company, Walmart “maintains crime data from its locations and is aware of a statistical incident rate of criminal assaults in its parking lots that produces hundreds of injured victims per year,” though says the •From Page 1A in Cobb County, but you have all these judges here in Gwinnett County, you have statewide judges who are proud of you, and even though it’s just me in (front of you), there are thousands of judges behind me. With that, we confer this robe, this mantle of wisdom and compassion, upon you.”

Colvin-Leary’s swearingin ceremony was a momentous occasion for the new judge, who is the first African-American to be elected to the State Court bench in the Gwinnett Circuit.

In achieving that, ColvinLeary is also the first African-American candidate to be elected to a countywide Gwinnett seat, something Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Charlotte Nash said was past due, though appropriate this year in particular.

“It is fitting that this historic moment is happening in our bicentennial year,” Nash said. “It’s a shame that it took 200 years, but we’re happy that it happened. I know that Judge ColvinLeary is going to do a great job.”

Colvin-Leary, who is replacing retiring State Court Judge Joseph Iannazzone, has spent the last 17 years as an attorney, 11 of which have been at a private

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Edward “Ed” Givens Givens - Edward John (Ed) Givens, age 88 of Dacula, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, September 28, 2018 at Ewing Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Clint Wood, Rev. Jimmy Masters, Rev. Andy Mason, Rev. L.P. Puckett, and Rev. Larry Wynn officiating. The burial will follow at the church cemetery. He was a Deacon at Ewing Chapel Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved his precious wife & children, time with family and loving on grandchildren & great grandchildren, spending time with his church family & friends.

He enjoyed riding his tractors, working in his garden and cows. Mr. Givens was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Willie Mae Raimey Givens; son, Gary Givens; daughterin-law, Sheila Givens; grandchildren, Melinda & Miranda Givens; brothers, Wesley Givens, Marshall Givens, James Givens, and Dwight Givens. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy Fowler Givens, Dacula; sons & daughters-in-law, Claude & Gina Givens;

L.C. & Dianne Givens; daughter & son-in-law, Connie & Tim Rowe; brother, Billy Joe Everett; sisters, Gelaine Lance; Angileene Barrett; Haroldeen Scroggs; Kathleen Burgess; grandchildren, Melissa & Mike, Anthony & Brandi, Jeremy & Ginny, Sam & Richie, Amy & Tony, Jake & Rikki, Chelsea & Wesley, Zach & Lydia, Isaac, great grandchildren, Addison, Amelia, Anna Lee, Mason, Nathan, Kody, Sheila, Hunter, Bryson, Ellie Grace, Alana, Luke, Lily, and Walker. Flowers will be accepted. The family will receive friends 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com

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Chief, Stephen Douglas “Steve” Gosa Gwinnett County Retired Battalion Fire Chief, Stephen “Steve” Douglas Gosa, age 56, of Buford, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Funeral services for Steve will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, Dacula, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Buford Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Steve was a retired Battalion Chief with Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services for 28 years. Prior to Gwinnett, Steve worked with Rockdale, Dekalb County and St. Mary’s Hospital as a Paramedic and Firefighter. Steve also volunteered with the Auburn Fire Department. Steve was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed working out, fishing, playing guitar, woodworking, construction, and watching the history channel. Steve enjoyed his Georgia Bulldogs and was the on-field EMS unit for Sanford Stadium. He truly was the ultimate Jack of all Trades. Steve spent countless hours instructing firefighters with the Smoke Diver Brotherh

Snellville Walmart, which is located at 1550 Scenic Highway, “failed to take adequate security procedures reasonably available to them through the exercise of ordinary care,” which “resulted in the death of (Fadil Delkic).”

It further states that “given the history of violence in their parking lots, and WalMart’s (sic) knowledge they were not employing adequate security measures, it was foreseeable to Wal-Mart that (Fadil Delkic) would be attacked in their parking lot and sustain serious injury or death.”

When reached for comment, Randy Hargrove, senior director of communications for Walmart, told the Daily Post that the murder was not foreseeable.

“This appears to have been an unfortunate dispute between two individuals that we had no knowledge of and no way of knowing their argument was going to escalate into violence,” he

said.

Violence in Walmart parking lots is not new, according to a highly cited article in Bloomberg Businessweek.

The article, which was published in August 2016, found that at the time the story was printed, more than 200 violent crimes had been committed so far that year at Walmarts across the nation — averaging about one per day.

The cause, the story found was Walmart’s corporate policy: an “aggressive cost-cutting crusade led many stores to deteriorate.”

But Hargrove said the “safety and security of our customers and associates is always a top priority.”

“We take this seriously and plan to defend the company against the litigation,” he said.

The attorney for Hunte, who remains in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond, could not be reached for comment on the suit.

law practice in Gwinnett that focuses on criminal law, contract law, juvenile law and personal injury.

Since 2011, the judge, who lives in Snellville with her husband, Keith, and their two daughters, has served as Solicitor for the City of Winder. She is a former staff attorney for the city of Atlanta Municipal Court, a former Assistant Solicitor for DeKalb County and a former part-time adjunct professor for the University of Phoenix.

“I can’t begin to call the names of people (to thank),” Colvin-Leary said Thursday.

“But I would be remiss if I didn’t at least thank my new family — my judicial family, my staff. They were Judge Iannazzone’s, but they will be my family now.

Judge Iannazzone has left some huge shoes for me to fill and he has left his legacy, but I look forward to building and creating my own legacy with my new family.”

Part of that legacy, Colvin-Leary said Thursday, will include helping those with mental illness, something the judge emphasized during her campaign.

“In our legal system, there is a rise in the number of people suffering from mental illness, including our veterans,” she previously told the Daily Post. “Sometimes,

the main reason a person may have committed and been charged with a criminal offense is because of the underlying fact that they are suffering, knowingly or unknowingly, from a mental illness. A main concern is how to adequately and properly address the core cause in an effort to treat the underlying problem.”

Colvin-Leary reiterated that notion Thursday.

“Gwinnett County has a large (number of people) with mental illness,” she said. “A lot of people aren’t aware of that, so I want to engage and talk to my constituents about (that). I am very aware of a lot of those issues and when we have people who are aware of that in our courts, I think you have better judgments and rules. I don’t take that lightly.”

Hopewell Baptist Church Bishop William Sheals said Colvin-Leary shouldn’t take her judgeship lightly, either. “(It’s) the year of the woman and it’s time for the hand that rocks the cradle to rule the world,” Sheals said.

“We have crossed the threshold of history in Gwinnett County. (Colvin-Leary) is the first African-American, female State Court judge in 200 years. We’ve crossed the threshold, and we’re part of this history-making today.”

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hood. He was a mentor to many and will be missed by all. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas George Gosa and Barbara Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Paige A. Gosa; son, Stephen “Chase” Gosa; daughters, Jenna Gosa Legg and husband Tyler, Leah Gosa Zavadil and husband Curtis; sisters, Tina Averette and husband Johnny, Georganna McDonald, Emma Hale and husband Carson; mother-in-law, Joyce Slawson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Pam and Ray Strickland; nephews, Luke and Jackson Strickland; niece and nephew Brandie Hand and Branden Averette; step-mother, Maria Gosa; as well as his grand-dogs and grandcats. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be sent to Gwinnett Fire Employee’s Benevolent Fund or Dup15qAlliance, www.dup15q.org/ gosafamily. Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers. com. Arrangements entrusted by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive, Buford, GA, 30518. 770-945-9999.

She is survived by her children: Greg (Nicholas) Mrs. Dora Wansley Bell, Buford, Ga., Jen(Bailey) nifer (Kalwaski) Benyard, The Home Going CelBuford, Ga., and Timothy ebration Service for Mrs. (Anna) Wansley, Dacula, Dora Nell Bailey Wansley Ga.; eight grandchildren: of Buford, Ga., will be Ansley Terry, Trey Bell, held Saturday, SeptemCarson Bell, Daniel Bell, ber 29th, 2018, 11a.m., Zion Benyard, and Bradley at Mount Zion Baptist Benyard all of Buford, Ga., Church, 4000 Thurmon Chandler White, Dacula, Tanner Rd., Flowery Ga., and Donavin Rigdon, Branch, Ga. Rev. Dr. Cumming, Ga.; brothers: Emerson Ross, pastor.

Howard (Annie) Bailey, Interment church cemetery. Flowery Branch, Ga., Wake Friday, September Lonnie (Allyson) Bailey, 28th, at Mt. Zion Baptist Buford, Ga., Eddie (MagChurch from 7 to 8 p.m. nolia) Bailey, Buford, Ga., Mrs. Dora Nell Bailey and David Bailey, Flowery Wansley was born January Branch, Ga; sisters: Mary 15, 1948 in Hall County, Bailey, Flowery Branch, Ga., to the late Thomas Ga., and Janice (Bruce) and Susie Bailey. She Long, Hoschton, Ga., other was a graduate of E.E. relatives and friends.

Butler High School and Young’s Funeral Home was a retired AT&T OSPS Licensed Funeral Direcoperator with over 30 tors: years of service. She was a W. Roger Young, Chris loving and caring mother Young and Konswello and grandmother, a loyal Monroe and dependable aunt and 1553 Old Athens Road, friend.

Gainesville, Ga. Dora was a lifelong, dedi- 770-535-8189. cated member of Mt. Zion Arrangements by Young’s Baptist Church, where she Funeral Home was the long-time Sunday school secretary, vacation $15 photos are available bible school teacher and a member of the senior choir. with all Obituaries and Death She was an avid fan of the Notices Buford Wolves and the Georgia Bulldogs. She will Call for details be forever remembered for 770.963.9205 her loud and vociferous Ext. 1161 or cheers from the stadium Ext. 1162 stands.

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KICKOFF EDITION

THE RUNDOWN A quick look at this weekend’s high school football in the Gwinnett area: TODAY’S GAMES 7:30 p.m.

• Berkmar at Meadowcreek • Dacula at Gainesville • Duluth at Collins Hill • ELCA at Wesleyan • GAC at North Hall • George Walton at Providence • Habersham Central at Lanier • Johnson-Gainesville at Buford • Lakeside-DeKalb at Central Gwinnett • Lakeview at Hebron • Norcross at Parkview • North Gwinnett at Mountain View • Peachtree Ridge at Mill Creek • Rockdale at Shiloh • South Gwinnett at Newton

IN CONTROL

BY THE NUMBERS

10

Straight region victories, with no losses, for Dacula since joining Region 8-AAAAAA in 2016

385

Passing yards by Meadowcreek’s Quincy Bonner in last Friday’s win over Lakeside-DeKalb

14

Straight Collins Hill victories over tonight’s opponent, Duluth — the Wildcats last defeated the Eagles 15-14 in 2001

FLASHBACK On this week in 2006, Patrick Moran returns a punt 67 yards for a touchdown and catches a 35-yard TD pass from Daniel Peek in Brookwood’s 42-point second quarter, leading a 49-3 win over Shiloh. … Buford holds new Greater Atlanta Christian running back Caleb King to 57 yards and sacks Lee Chapple five times in a 20-7 victory.

The Wolves rush for 255 yards and seal the win with a fourth-quarter TD run by Demetris Murray. … Down 21-0 at halftime, Berkmar scores 21 straight to tie Central Gwinnett early in the fourth quarter, but the Black Knights score twice in the final minute for a 3521 win. Diante Drake and Logan Hunt account for two Central TDs each.

Parkview’s Gabriel Lucas has autism spectrum disorder and has matured into a leader for the Panthers football program over the last four seasons. (Staff Photo: Christine Troyke)

Parkview’s Lucas, who has autism spectrum disorder, perseveres to become a leader for football program

By Christine Troyke There was a time, not that long ago, when Parkview head coach Eric Godfree wasn’t sure how Gabriel Lucas would react on the football field.

Not this year.

Godfree has no worries about his senior wide receiver this season and that trust was won the hard way.

“Kids will do certain things and he had to learn how to handle it,” Godfree said. “Early in his career, freshman and sophomore year, he would get a penalty every now and then.

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One of our greatest honors as coaches is seeing an immature freshman turn into a mature citizen who has learned to handle toughness and adversity. He is absolutely a new person.”

— Parkview head football coach Eric Godfree

He has done a great job.

“Even last year, his junior year, I would be watching a play and see some kid do something to him that might not be exactly wrong, but not called for. Sometimes he would handle it right and wouldn’t do anything.

Sometimes he’d react a s s

FANS CHOICE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Each week during the football season, the Daily Post will nominate four players for its Fans Choice Player of the Week. Online voting at www.gwinnettprepsports.com will begin by Monday morning and will end Thursdays at noon.

This week’s winner is: Name: Eli Kohl School: Brookwood Position: Running back Class: Junior Highlights: Rushed five times for 137 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Berkmar Coach Philip Jones’ take: “I couldn’t be prouder of Eli and the job he’s done for us, not just in the Berkmar game, but the entire season. He’s a guy we’ve been looking forward to starring in this role for a really long time. I’m glad to see him thrive now that it is his time. He’s a very tough, strong, disciplined kid with great character and work ethic. Although he’s done a lot of good things already for us this year, we know he’s going to continue to have a great career at running back. He’s doing a great job along with Chris Carter, our other tailback.”

Results: Kohl won an online competition with Norcross’ Randy Cochran, South Gwinnett’s Jalen Samuels and Lanier’s Cole Thornton this week.

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certain way and we’d have to bring him over and talk to him. Now it doesn’t cross my mind at all.”

Lucas is among an estimated one in 59 children identified with autism spectrum disorder and admits he’s learned how to manage his emotions.

“I used to not have the

best self control, but it (football) has taught me that you can’t get too upset,” he said. “You have to be calm and trust the people around you.”

It’s wasn’t just during games.

“When a coach gets on to you, you have to handle that situation,” Godfree said. “When you’re being criticized personally, because you’re going to be in sports, that’s what I love about it and why I want my kids to play sports so they can understand how to handle that.

“And, yeah, he had a hard time handling that.”

Lucas’ abiding love for the sport helps. He’s played since before he can remember.

“I always loved football because you can just get your mind off stuff,” he said.

A receiver since coming to Parkview as a freshman, Lucas has played nearly every position.

“Except lineman,” he said. “At first I wasn’t good at remembering the play

See LUCAS, Page 4B

Offense not the only factor as Parkview, Norcross battle in key Region 7-AAAAAA clash, 2B

Mustangs cutting trail for other programs Berkmar aims for resurgence

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It’s been a few years since the rivalry felt contentious on the football field, but Meadowcreek and Berkmar have re-established what was an annual event for the Norcross-Lilburn communities that is severed by the two school districts.

The Patriots and Mustangs have played 26 times in the teams’ history, with Berkmar owning the series lead 19-7. Meadowcreek has won the previous two matchups, however, and stands at 5-0 and a favorite at home against Berkmar (2-3, 0-1 Region 7-AAAAAAA), which is searching for its first

gion game until the rivalry game was canceled for the 2014 season when the two schools agreed not to play each other. When regions realigned, the rivalry game was back on.

It’s Berkmar head coach Willie Gary’s introduction to the rivalry as a head coach, but he’s no stranger to rivalries in high school football. Gary is a native and graduate of Valdosta High School, the most successful football program in Georgia state history with its 24 state championships, 36 region championships and 912 wins, No. 1 alltime in all three statistical categories.

The Lowndes and ValMeadowcreek’s Javion Johnson (5) runs against Shiloh during a game Sept. 14 at Shi- dosta high school rivalry loh. (Photo: Dale Zanine) is still strong, although the two play in different region win in five seasons. 2008 when John ThompMeadowcreek and Berkclassifications. Gary hopes Previously, games have son’s Berkmar team edged mar were in the same typically been decided by Terrone Owens’ Mustangs region. From 2010-13, the his players can cherish the more than one possession. 10-7. rivalry stayed intact as an See TRAIL, Page 4B The closest game was in From 1990 to 2010, early-September non-re-

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SOFTBALL

4 p.m. — North Paulding and Archer at GGC 6 p.m. — Pope and Archer at GGC Saturday

CROSS COUNTRY

9:50 a.m. — Duluth, Brookwood in Darlington Festival

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10 a.m. — Brookwood at West Forsyth 11 a.m. — Mill Creek at Lassiter

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a good job giving those guys opportunities to do that. The quarterback (Tre Luttrell) is a really good HABERSHAM The playoff chase in Reathlete. … He does a good CENTRAL RAIDERS gion 8-AAAAAA figures job of extending plays and (8-AAAAAA) Coach: Benji Harrison to be wide open among six he’s got a good arm, too.

Record: 3-2, 0-0 region contenders.

I’m impressed with their Last week: Lost to SteLanier head coach Korey offensive line, too. phens County 41-28 Mobbs has one of those “It will be a good chalLANIER LONGHORNS playoff hopeful teams with lenge for our defense. I’m (8-AAAAAA) sights on challenging for a excited to see what they Coach: Korey Mobbs region title. Another team can do against a good ofRecord: 3-2, 0-0 region in that group, Habersham fense.”

Last week: Beat LamCentral, visits the LongTake out a 35-7 loss to bert 30-16 horns for an important Central Gwinnett that was When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Lanier region opener tonight. marred by turnovers in its won 25-21 last year Both are 3-2 overall own territory and Lanier Location: Lanier High and eager to get an early has given up an average School advantage in the region of 11 points in its other standings. four games. Highly touted “I think it’s a competiers a year ago. junior Phillip Webb contintive region,” Mobbs said.

As has been the case in ues to be a disruptive force “Teams that have struggled recent seasons, Habersham on the Longhorns’ defense, in the past are having good features a potent offense. including two sacks, two seasons. Gainesville has The unit has scored more tackles for losses and two struggled, but they’ll have than 20 points in 17 quarterback hurries last it figured out. I still think straight games, presenting week against Lambert.

Dacula’s the team to beat. a challenge to Lanier and Teammates Damian NytBut I’d say it’s an even its stout defense, which has ko (eight tackles, caused field. Anybody can be been stellar all season. fumble, interception, pass that team that makes the “They’re good,” Mobbs deflection), Kameron playoffs.” said of Habersham.

Brown (11 tackles, two for The Longhorns can point “They’re really athletic losses, sack), Jamar Rucks to last season to gauge the offensively. They’ve got (two tackles for losses, two test offered by Habersham. multiple receivers that can sacks) and Tyson Cooper They escaped with a 25-21 go the distance on any (three tackles for losses, road win against the Raid- play. And they also do sack) also were playmakers

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last Friday.

Lanier also wants to keep its offense rolling against a Habersham defense that hasn’t held an opponent under 20 points this season. Quarterback Zach Calzada, a Texas A&M commitment, draws lots of attention, but the running game was a key in last week’s win behind Taj Barnes, who rushed 12 times for 153 yards and three touchdowns.

The Longhorns also feel prepared for region play after an eclectic, nonregion schedule.

“We feel like (nonregion play) was good for us,” Mobbs said. “You want to play people that test you in different areas in nonregion and I feel like we’ve done that. We’ve played all different types of teams.

But at this point nothing matters with what you did in your first five.”

Lanier played three AAAAAAA teams, AAAAAA Alpharetta and AAAAA Clarke Central in non-region play, while Habersham’s five games were all against AAAA and AAA opponents.

Potent Panthers, Blue Devils clash

By David Friedlander

punting game and kick and punt coverage.

But Maloof is pleased that some of those areas On paper, tonight’s key got cleaned up somewhat Region 7-AAAAAAA last week, and knows little clash between No. 3 statethings in the kicking game could pay off big down the ranked Parkview and Norroad. cross shapes up to be quite “Our punting team has the offensive shootout. had some problems (early After all, the Panthers in the year),” Maloof said.

(4-0) are averaging just “We had two snaps over over 37 points and nearly (Grave de Peralta’s head).

375 yards of total offense, We’ve had two blocked while Norcross (2-3, 1-0) puts up just over 26 points Norcross’ Randy Cochran (2) finds room to run during a punts and a fumble. That’s and 312 yards per contest. game at Norcross High School earlier this season. (Pho- about 20 points right off the bat. We’ve got to get But both head coaches to: Karl L. Moore) better at that part of it, and agree that when their respective teams kick off liams (55-76-0, 833 yards, coach Eric Godfree said of we did last week.”

Godfree has been conat Blue Devil Stadium, 7 TDs) and receiver C.J. Norcross. “We’ve played a cerned with how his team it likely will be other Daniels (16-283, 2 TDs). lot of tough opponents so has put itself in comfortnuances of the game that Norcross also has no far, but this game conable position, only to give ultimately prove just as shortage of firepower cerns me as much as any opponents chances late in decisive. behind a passing game other. Any team you run games.

“We played a tough (pre- led by quarterback Louis a pretty balanced offense, The most prominent region) schedule to get us Williams (71-115-5, 967 you make it tougher on the examples are the last two ready for region play, and yards, 10 TDs) and receiv- (opposing) defense. Our games — a fumble in vicI think it did,” Norcross ers Hayes Sutton (20-304, defense has played well, tory formation that nearly coach Keith Maloof said.

TD) and Isaiah Wilson but (Norcrosss is) a big spelled disaster two weeks “We played a sloppy sec(16-357, 7 TDs). concern. Their big receivago at Tift County, and ond quarter (in last week’s It also achieved a lot ers and their quarterback a blocked field goal that region-opening win over more balance last week can just burn you so fast. made the last moments Central Gwinnett), but with the re-emergence of It’s got me stressed.” of last week’s win over we fought through it and the running game behind Both Godfree and Milton more exciting than played a pretty good ball Kameryn Jackson and Maloof have other areas it needed to be. game. Offensively, defenLance Jackson in a win of their own teams that While the Panthers were sively and in special teams, over Central. has them stressed over the all those areas got better.

While both defenses course of the season, areas able to win both games, Godfree knows such mis“That’s what happens are capable, with the Blue which they’ve worked on takes could eventually bite when you play some good Devils boasting Gwinnett’s improving each week. them if they continue. teams. They expose your tackles leader in Christian Maloof said his team “I think it’s as much weaknesses. Now it’s Wright (75 tackles) and the took a step in the right about fixing those weakPanthers being led by two- direction in improving one as the other teams we’re playing being resilient and nesses and winning ball time Daily Post Defensive of those problem areas in last week’s win. not giving up,” Godfree games.”

Player of the Week Kobe While kicker/punter said. “It’s not just plays The Blue Devils and Wilson, both defensive Kellen Grave de Peralta that happen, either. Those Panthers have strengths units will have a lot on has come along fairly well teams made plays. But it’s and weaknesses, though their respective plates. throughout the season, the good for our kids that we it’s true that offensive That also goes for the Blue Devils’ special teams did come out on top, and production can be chalked two teams’ defensive units have had issues in learned something in the up among the biggest coaching staffs. process. I think it’s a good strengths for both.

“They’re a pretty quick- other areas, such as long experience for our kids.”

Parkview has scored at striking offense,” Parkview snaps, protection in the least 31 points in all four of their games thus far, and have plenty of weapons capable of putting up those points, including all-purpose athlete Malik Washington (412 yards total offense, 7 combined TDs), running back Cody Brown (67-430, 8 TDs), quarterback Jordan Wil-

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2:30 p.m. — Bundesliga, Hertha BSC Berlin vs. FC Bayern Munich FS1

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7:55 a.m. — Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix, Qualifying. From Sochi Autodrom in Sochi, Russia. ESPN2 3 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: Drive for the Cure 200. From Concord, N.C. NBCSP

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NORCROSS AT PARKVIEW NORCROSS BLUE DEVILS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Keith Maloof Record: 2-3, 1-0 region Last week: Beat Central Gwinnett 52-19 PARKVIEW PANTHERS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Eric Godfree Record: 4-0, 0-0 region Last week: Beat Milton 37-35 When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Last meeting: Parkview won 31-28 last year Location: Parkview High School

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 • 3B

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THE BREAKDOWN

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

DULUTH AT COLLINS HILL

EAGLE’S LANDING CHRISTIAN AT WESLEYAN

DULUTH WILDCATS (6-AAAAAAA) COLLINS HILL EAGLES (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Bob Swank Coach: Lenny Gregory Record: 2-3, 0-1 region Record: 0-4, Last week: Lost to Mill Creek 33-6 Last week: Bye The Collins Hill and Duluth football teams both love to control the football.

The Eagles, with 20 pass attempts all season, are averaging 238 rushing yards per game this season, while Duluth has attempted 27 passes all season and is averaging 149 yards per game on the ground.

Duluth head coach Bob Swank said Duluth’s job on Friday night is to match Collins Hill’s physicality on defense while running the ball effectively. But this game is more complicated, according to Swank, than who can hold the ball the longest.

“I think it’s a battle of who can capitalize on (opportunities for) points,” Swank said. “We held the ball quite a bit against Mill Creek but were held to two field goals. Not only do we want to hold the football, but we want to get points on the Jared Bartlett board.”

While Collins Hill is glad to start region play after a brutal non-region slate that featured three ranked teams in Class AAAAAAA, head coach Lenny Gregory said the challenge doesn’t get easier in the region.

“Our kids put us in a position to have a chance to win. We’re just young and still made some mistakes we couldn’t overcome,” Gregory said. “I’m really encouraged by the fact that our kids played toe-to-toe with these guys.”

To accompany its effective ball-control offense Eagles’ defense has had extreme success in pressuring opposing backfields. Jared Bartlett has a team-high eight tackles for loss alongside fellow senior Tomari Fox’s four tackles for loss. The two have combined for seven sacks. Tommy Turnage has also added three sacks and four tackles for loss, and Anthony Vinson has added three more tackles for loss to round out the Eagles’ physical front seven.

“Next to Jared, (Fox) has recorded multiple sacks and tackles for losses,” Gregory said. “He’s playing on both sides of the ball, so the kid doesn’t come off the field. He’s a warrior.”

Last meeting: Collins Hill won 44-9 last year Location: Collins Hill High School

ELCA CHARGERS (5-A) WESLEYAN WOLVES (5-A) Coach: Jonathan Gess Coach: Franklin Pridgen Record: 4-1, 2-0 region Record: 2-3, 2-0 region Last week: Beat Trinity Christian 61-0 Last week: Beat Holy Innocents’ 24-16 Three-time defending state champion Eagle’s Landing Christian got better this season with a diversified attack and behemoth offensive line. The only loss this season was by one point to Class AAA Pace Academy and the Chargers have outscored the opposition 165-14 in the three games since then.

“They’re trying to throw the ball a little more this year when they have been a heavily run-oriented offense,” Wesleyan head coach Franklin Pridgen said.

“They’re running some distinctly spread formations and using more play-action pass since they have an older, experienced quarterback and with an offensive line that looks like it could compete in the SEC. They have four new starters and average 280 pounds.

J.C. “But they are a high school football team so they’re going to make mistakes.

French They’re going to get caught with players who jump offside or bust assignments — it’s just not going to happen a lot.”

Wesleyan has seen a big line twice before with a deliberately tough non-region schedule. The Wolves opened with Class AAAAAAA Meadowcreek and then Class AA Chattooga.

“We played such good teams so we’re ready to compete against the ELCAs (of Class A),” Pridgen said. “We may not see the dividends from this type of investment until the playoffs, but I do know our kids aren’t afraid of anyone.”

Wesleyan’s offense is led by freshman quarterback J.C. French, who grew up quickly with his first start against a team from the state’s largest classification, and he continues to impress. He’s got a number of targets, including senior captain J.D. Kavel and dynamic junior Micah Smith.

“We’ve got to realize what we can and can’t do, and not beat our head against a brick wall,” Pridgen said. “We’re going to have to use the short pass game as a wide run game.

“Then we’re going to have to take some shots down the field to stretch the defense.”

Last meeting: ELCA won 45-6 last year Location: Wesleyan School

GAC AT NORTH HALL GAC SPARTANS (7-AAA) Coach: Tim Hardy Record: 3-2, 1-0 region Last week: Beat East Hall 51-20

NORTH HALL TROJANS (7-AAA) Coach: David Bishop Record: 5-0, 1-0 region Last week: Beat Cherokee Bluff 60-6

Greater Atlanta Christian returns to The Brickyard in Gainesville for a second time in three weeks — the Spartans beat Class AAAA Thomson 42-14 on Sept. 14 — for a critical region matchup with unbeaten North Hall.

“It’s an awesome environment and it’s going to be a good challenge,” GAC head coach Tim Hardy said.

North Hall has three wins over teams from larger classifications, including Class AAAAAAA Cherokee, and is outscoring its opponents by an average of 42-10.

“This group of (North Hall) seniors has been around a while and they’re really playing well together,” Hardy said. “You can see their confidence in the speed of Elijah play. They just fit well together.”

Pryor The Trojans are led by senior running back Daniel Jackson, who rushed for three touchdowns and caught another in last week’s 60-6 beating of Cherokee Bluff.

“He’s quick and their quarterback (senior David Seavey) does a nice job running the offense well,” Hardy said. “You can tell they have a seasoned group that is confident and playing like they’re 5-0.”

The Spartans are coming off a decisive 51-20 win over East Hall in the region opener. They used big plays to distance themselves quickly, led by seniors Jake Floyd (five catches for 170 yards and two TDs, INT) and Josh Rose (151 yards passing with two TDs and 47 yards rushing with one score).

The line dominated East Hall on both sides of the ball, led by seniors Elijah Pryor and Christopher Hinton.

Last meeting: GAC won 56-6 last season Location: The Brickyard, Gainesville

LAKESIDE-DEKALB AT CENTRAL GWINNETT LAKESIDE VIKINGS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Zack Edwards Record: 1-4, 0-1 Last week: Lost to Meadowcreek 54-14

CENTRAL BLACK KNIGHTS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Todd Wofford Record: 1-4, 0-1 Last week: Lost to Norcross 52-19

Two teams in major need of a turnaround square off at Tally Johnson Field and the big key for both the host Black Knights and visiting Vikings will likely come down to which team can best cash in its opportunities.

That is an area Central coach Todd Wofford would very much like his team to improve upon after letting too many of their chances to make big plays on offense and defense last week against Norcross slip away.

“We had some opportunities to make some plays on both sides of the ball (last week), but we just didn’t make them,” Wofford said. “We missed some wide open guys that could’ve gotten us some scores early on. Defensively, we had a couple of third and long situations where (Norcross) was able to keep their driving going.

Justin It’s a matter of getting consistent, and being more consistent on third down in Wilkins particular.

“The focus in those situations has got to be on ourselves. We put a little too much on some guys who were not ready for that (responsibility), so we’re just trying to simplify things and see how that approach goes.”

The Black Knights will need to keep Lakeside running backs Blake Miccichi and Peter Mulbah, while trying to make space for their own offensive playmakers.

And they may have developed yet another one to go with quarterback Justin Fomby, running back Justin Wilkins and receiver T.J. Ellis with the emergence of sophomore Daejon Reynolds, who caught eight passes for over 100 yards last week.

Last meeting: Central won 38-36 last year Location: Central Gwinnett High School

GEORGE WALTON AT PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN GEORGE WALTON BULLDOGS (8-A) Coach: Don Williams Record: 5-0, 0-0 region Last week: Beat Lakeview Academy 46-15

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN STORM (8-A) Coach: Parker Conley Record: 2-2, 0-1 region Last week: Had a bye

Providence Christian faces a top-10 team for the third consecutive game and will do it without its starting quarterback. Senior Hunter Giella is out with an injury, the severity of which is still being evaluated, and the Storm will turn to junior Ben Johnson.

“He has really stepped up, playing quarterback, and we’re going to try to get him up to speed as quickly as possible,” Providence head coach Parkey Conley said. “We’re just disappointed for someone who has been a starter since Day 1.”

Junior linebacker Jordan van den Berg continues to be the Storm’s catalyst on a defense tasked with stopping George Walton’s potent ground game this week.

“We really feel like the running game is their strength,” Conley said. “They’ve had a lot of success on the ground, especially because of what they’ve been able Ben to do against us in the past. So we have to clog up the running lanes and disrupt Johnson them to slow that down.”

Providence can’t key on just one back, though.

“They’ve got weapons everywhere,” Conley said. “They’ll be coming from all directions, especially from the wings so we’ve got to make sure we’re not falling asleep on our assignments.”

The Storm had a bye, usually a chance to spend more time preparing for such an opponent, but it was also the week for one of the school’s retreats.

“We knew it was going to time up like that so where I felt like we weren’t able to practice plays or repetitions, we were able to come closer as a team,” Conley said. “We got the work done while understanding the significance (of the retreat).”

Last meeting: George Walton won 28-0 last season Location: Providence Christian Academy, Lilburn

LAKEVIEW ACADEMY AT HEBRON CHRISTIAN LAKEVIEW ACADEMY LIONS (8-A) HEBRON CHRISTIAN LIONS (8-A) Coach: Matthew Gruhn Coach: Jeff Saturday Record: 0-4, 0-0 subregion Record: 2-2, 0-0 subregion Last week: Lost to George Walton 46-15 Last week: Beat Athens Christian 49-10 Region realignment has done the Hebron Christian football team some favors this season. In 2017, the region schedule was relentless and started on the second game of the season Sept. 1. Hebron faced a gauntlet of nine region games and won five. Hebron entered the state playoffs seeded as the No. 17 Class APrivate team, matched up with No. 16 Savannah Christian from Region 3-A. While power rankings determine playoff seeding in Class A, region champions receive an automatic bye and the top seeds in the state championship bracket.

Through four games, Hebron has shown flashes that it can make the state playoffs for the third time in as many seasons. Hebron is seeded in the exact same spot — No. 17 — behind none other than Savannah Christian at No. 16. Hebron’s Spencer two losses are against the No. 4 Class A-Public team, Clinch County, and the No. Trenary 7 private team, George Walton Academy. Hebron has taken care of Holy Innocents’ and Athens Christian by multiple possessions and faces another struggling squad to open region play.

Lakeview Academy averages slightly more than 10 points per game and concedes roughly 36 points per game. In 10 previous meetings with Hebron, Lakeview Academy has won four games.

Lakeview Academy’s last win was in 2014, a 29-27 win against a Hebron team that finished 5-5.

The Lions and sophomore quarterback Colten Gauthier are liberal with their passing attempts, averaging 192 yards passing through the first four games. Hebron, however, presented a balanced offensive attack in its previous game against Athens Christian. Justin Peavy and Winston Gassant combined for 135 yards on 18 carries behind an offensive line led by seniors Micah Harden and Spencer Trenary and junior Brennan Myers.

Last meeting: Hebron won 42-26 last year Location: Hebron Christian Academy

NORTH GWINNETT AT MOUNTAIN VIEW

PEACHTREE RIDGE AT MILL CREEK

NORTH GWINNETT BULLDOGS (6-AAAAAAA) MOUNTAIN VIEW BEARS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Bill Stewart Coach: Rob Kellogg Record: 3-2, 1-0 region Record: 4-1, 1-0 region Last week: Beat Discovery 41-6 Last week: Beat Peachtree Ridge 26-3 It has been a pleasing start to the football season for Mountain View.

Since a loss to No. 4 Parkview in the season opener, Mountain View dispatched its four other opponents and started its Region 6-AAAAAAA campaign 1-0 after handling Peachtree Ridge.

In their first season under head coach Rob Kellogg, the Bears want a third consecutive playoff berth and hopefully build on a second-round playoff finish last season.

Standing in the way of that is the defending Class AAAAAAA champion North Gwinnett. The Bulldogs are 3-2 after losses to a top team in Florida’s Class AAAAAAAA, Wekiva, and the No. 2 team in GHSA’s Class AAAAAAA, Walton.

Garrett North Gwinnett’s 76 points allowed is the fewest of any team in Region 6 Spikes through the season’s first five games.

It will be geared up to stop Mountain View’s running game led by Davian Criss, a crucial part of Mountain View’s offensive identity.

Kellogg said, however, he’s confident in the balance Mountain View has shown on offense. The Bears average 136 yards passing to accompany their 232 rushing yards. Last week, backup quarterback Garrett Spikes got involved with two catches for 136 yards and a TD. “Hopefully, you go into each game with the ability to be balanced,” Kellogg said. “We prefer just to run for six yards every play, but we don’t expect to be able to do that. We’ve had success throwing the ball this year.”

Mountain View also got back a crucial piece to its defense in University of Florida commit Jaelin Humphries. The 6-foot-3, 303-pound defensive tackle is returning from an Achilles procedure he had before the season started. His return is timed perfectly for Mountain View’s region schedule — he played 22 snaps against Peachtree Ridge last week as a warmup.

Last meeting: North Gwinnett won 27-14 last year Location: Mountain View High School

PEACHTREE RIDGE LIONS (6-AAAAAAA) MILL CREEK HAWKS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Reggie Stancil Coach: Shannon Jarvis Record: 0-5, 0-1 region Record: 3-2, 1-0 region Last week: Lost to Mountain View 26-3 Last week: Beat Duluth 33-6 Mill Creek got its head coach back this week after a health scare last Friday — Shannon Jarvis went to the hospital with chest pains and assistant Josh Lovelady filled in as head coach — and the Hawks continue to build momentum after a disappointing effort at Archer. They got back on the winning track last Friday with the usual formula of good offensive line play — Jonathan Leech and Ryan Stokes led the way — and the running game. Chancellor Lee-Parker carried 16 times for 212 yards and two scores. Parker Wroble also was a big playmaker with five catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns.

Austin Ruiz-Velasco (11 tackles, two sacks) and Noah Faircloth (12 tackles) were among the defensive standouts.

Parker “Now that we are in the thick of the region schedule, every game becomes Wroble more and more important,” Jarvis said. “Our focus must continue to be on our own improvement as we work to reach our potential. … I have a tremendous amount of respect for Coach (Reggie) Stancil and the Peachree Ridge program. We have been fortunate to have some great games with them in the past and I am confident Friday night will be very similar.”

Peachtree Ridge is seeking its first win of the season under Stancil, who took on the rebuilding effort last season. The coach likes his team’s steady improvement this season, even if it hasn’t resulted in a win yet. The Lions have struggled on offense with only 24 points through five games. However, their defense has played well, particularly of late. Trent Brown, Dominic Jones, Dorian Williams, Terrance Harris, Amari Davis and Jacob Allen stood out on that side of the ball last week.

“We kind of moved some people around (on defense) and guys are getting comfortable in the positions they’re playing,” Stancil said. “And our coaches are doing a really, really good job of preparing those guys for what’s going to come at them. The kids are doing a great job of being focused during the week, being more physical and making tackles.”

Last meeting: Mill Creek won 48-14 last year Location: Mill Creek High School

ROCKDALE COUNTY AT SHILOH ROCKDALE BULLDOGS (8-AAAAAAA) SHILOH GENERALS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Jamie Baldwin Coach: Ryan Andrews Record: 1-4, 0-0 region Record: 2-3, 0-0 region Last week: Lost to Dacula 42-0 Last week: Beat Lithonia 26-14 Shiloh head coach Ryan Andrews said he is pleased with what he has seen from his team so far, including a 21-17 win over Lithonia last Friday to conclude its non-region schedule.

He’s particularly satisfied with the Generals’ performance the past three weeks.

Shiloh has single-possession losses to two undefeated opponents this season, Meadowcreek and Wheeler.

“Outside of the Discovery game, we played good enough to be 4-1 going into region play,” Andrews said. “For whatever reason, we didn’t make timely plays, and Friday night we did. We had a blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the Arthur second half and an interception returned for a TD.” Rodgers Shiloh enters region play with confidence coming off the win against Lithonia, something that Andrews said his team needed after two close battles with its prior two opponents. It is confident in its ability to finish games with its Region 8-AAAAAAA opener against Rockdale County on the horizon. Rockdale’s lone win was over Discovery 27-21 in Week 3. The Bulldogs’ 29 points per game allowed are the most in Region 8 so far, and they’re coming off a loss in which Dacula racked up 435 total yards.

Andrews remarked on the athleticism of Rockdale quarterback Justin Steele, and said he expects the Bulldogs’ defense to go man-to-man and force Shiloh quarterback Jordan Goodyear to make throws into tight windows. Terrance Page came up with the pick six for Shiloh against Lithonia, while Arthur Rogers scored his team-high fourth TD of the season as he shared the rushing load with Ras Johnson.

Last meeting: Shiloh won 14-12 last year Location: Shiloh High School

SOUTH GWINNETT AT NEWTON SOUTH GWINNETT COMETS (8-AAAAAAA) NEWTON RAMS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Steve Davenport Coach: Terrance Banks Record: 2-3, 0-0 region Record: 2-3, 0-0 region Last week: Beat Heritage-Conyers 19-13 Last week: Lost to Westlake 26-23 The handful of region contests South Gwinnett plays to start its region schedule are crucial to its ambitions of clinching a third consecutive playoff spot in Region 8-AAAAAAA. South Gwinnett ends the season with its two most difficult opponents in Archer and Grayson, so its region opener against Newton figures to be integral in the scrap for the Nos. 3 and 4 seeds in Region 8.

Newton challenged itself in its non-region games with losses to two ranked teams and a Westlake team that came one touchdown shy of knocking off Grayson. Newton’s 26 point-per-game average is skewed by a 54-27 loss to Buford.

Jaden “I’m looking at them against that Buford team when you play a team as physiWoods cal as Buford, it’s tough to match up,” South head coach Steve Davenport said. “I know the final score got out of hand, but they seemed to play them pretty tough.

We have respect for Newton and we’re looking forward to the challenge. It’s the first region game for both of us and everyone wants to get off to a good start.”

South Gwinnett has confidence after a win over Heritage, but Davenport said it will have to eliminate mistakes such as penalties to challenge Newton. The Comets trailed in the fourth quarter and forced overtime to beat Heritage.

Quarterback Tre Truitt was a spark on offense with 22 rushes for 188 yards, and 11 of 21 passing for 121 yards. Jaden Woods had an interception and also forced a fumble in overtime against Heritage.

Last meeting: Newton won 30-8 last year Location: Newton High School

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No. 2 UGA not overlooking Vols Field Level Media It was a bit eye-opening about the state of both programs last season when Georgia was installed as a 10-point favorite over Tennessee.

After all, the Bulldogs held just an 11-point advantage over the Volunteers for their previous six meetings combined, which happened to include back-to-back Tennessee victories.

How quaint.

Now the No. 2 Bulldogs are a 32.5-point favorite Saturday, and a strong case could be made that the perception of both programs turned on Georgia’s 41-0 win last year in Knoxville.

Of course, Georgia coach Kirby Smart had none of that when he assessed the Vols, coming off a 47-21 loss to Florida in which they committed six turnovers.

“I think the perception out there for some people, they look at Tennessee and say certain things,” Smart said. “I look at Tennessee and say that’s a really well coached, hard-nosed, fundamentally sound football team that’s coming in here.”

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt found some nuggets of hope in last week’s debacle against the Gators, and in the aftermath. He noticed several players still fighting hard in the final moments. But it was the next day back at the office that made a bigger impression. Pruitt described a football office that was “littered without players up

here watching tape.”

“Had no idea they were up there,” Pruitt said. “We had a group of guys who got them in there, talking about players I guess that organized it. That’s the first time I’ve seen that. I saw some ownership during the game. That excites me about moving forward.”

Although Georgia handled Missouri fairly easily, winning 43-29, Smart was less than thrilled with a number of things, mostly a lack of discipline and inability to stop the run.

The latter is a particular concern because the Volunteers have been committed to establishing the run.

“We didn’t play with the right kind of physicality in the last game,” Smart said.

“We didn’t play the run real good last week. That’s what we pride ourselves on. We’ve got to do a better job of attacking the run or playing the run. At the end of the day, playing the run is an attitude and a disposition you create within your team.”

One reason the Bulldogs are heavy favorites is the play of sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm. He hasn’t put up huge passing numbers, but ranks sixth in FBS in efficiency with a 199.68 passing rating.

“I think he’s able to make quicker, smarter decisions,” Smart said. “He processes information really quick. He understands what defenses are trying to do. He knows how to use the tools around him.”

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws a pass as he is hit by Missouri defensive lineman Tre Williams (93) last Saturday. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA Today Sports)

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Trail •From Page 1B rivalry between Berkmar and Meadowcreek similarly to the way he reflects on his days at Valdosta.

“We’re trying to preach brotherhood, and being one community and show (players) it’s about the game,” Gary said.

Meadowcreek (5-0, 1-0) is in familiar territory heading into its second region game, coming off a win over LakesideDeKalb last week. The Mustangs can match the best start in program history, which it set last season, with a win over Berkmar. If they can pass the Patriots, the Mustangs will put their undefeated season on the line against Brookwood, the team that spoiled their 6-0 start last season.

“Right now, we have to finish four quarters of a football game,” Carrera said. “Right now, we’ve been down in every game that we’ve played. That’s discouraging a little bit.

What’s encouraging is, the old Meadowcreek probably would have gotten down in a game and laid down and probably lost.

That shows that kids believe that we can win and believe in what we’re doing.”

Gary said Berkmar is chasing Meadowcreek, in a way, as a football program that is doing its best to scavenge wins before

Berkmar’s Eddie Kittrell (31) fights off a Cross Keys defender during Friday nights game at Berkmar. (Photo: Dale Zanine)

embarking on a difficult Region 7-AAAAAAA schedule. Two years ago, Meadowcreek’s lone win was against the Patriots.

Now the Mustangs are vying for one of four playoff spots in their region, which last year had five playoff teams including an at-large bid for Central Gwinnett.

Gary’s biggest takeaway from Berkmar’s early non-region games is the growing confidence his players have and belief they can win with dedicated and consistent preparation week-afterweek. He hopes to see the increase in turnout that Meadowcreek has seen since its football team has turned around in the past

Lucas

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JOHNSON-GAINESVILLE AT BUFORD JOHNSON KNIGHTS (8-AAAAA) BUFORD WOLVES (8-AAAAA) Coach: Jason Roquemore Coach: John Ford Record: 4-1, 0-0 region Record: 3-2, 0-0 region Last week: Had a bye Last week: Lost to Archer 48-24 After battling Class AAAAAAA power Archer well into the third quarter before seeing the game get away from it in the fourth, it would seem the best tonic to help Buford get back on track would be a game against a Johnson team that the Wolves have walloped to the tune of a combined 138-0 over the past two seasons.

But coach John Ford is convinced the best thing his players can do for themselves as they enter Region 8-AAAAA play is to remain focused on their own execution and fundamentals and let the rest handle itself.

T. Lee “(Last week’s game) only makes us better if we put in the practice and (focus on) what we need to improve on,” Ford said. “We’ve just got to execute, play with enthusiasm and be thrilled to be playing in front of the home fans at Tom Riden Stadium, and make sure we take advantage of the situation.”

Besides, the Wolves could find themselves having to work a little harder than in their past two meetings against the Knights, who are very much improved and off to a 4-1 start after going 6-44 since their last winning season in 2012, including 0-10 the past two seasons.

With weapons like running back Nolan Bullock and quarterback Sam Corbett running a triple option offense, Johnson will force Buford to be on its toes, especially the defense.

So it will be up to defensive playmakers like T. Lee to help the Wolves’ defense gets the Knights’ offense off the field as quickly as possible, and allow their own offensive weapons, like running back Derrian Brown and company, to go to work.

Last meeting: Buford won 70-0 last year Location: Buford High School

DACULA AT GAINESVILLE

to handle toughness and adversity.

“He is absolutely a new person. Going from a freshman, who was immature and difficult in the classroom — and (the ASD) had a lot to do with that — to get to where he is now, he’s one of the most respectful kids we have. He’s always where he’s supposed to be, he’s going things right and has become a leader for us. A very trustworthy person that we’ve been very proud of.”

Lucas’ efforts are mirrored in the Panthers’ suc-

how the football team plays affects how the school year goes. I think every principal will tell you the same thing.”

The Mustangs feature a more balanced attack than the run-heavy offense it relied on in 2017. Quarterback Quincey Bonner provides a dual threat for Meadowcreek in the backfield, along with Javion Johnson at running back.

Bonner completed 10 of 18 passes to six different receivers against Lakeside last week, including five TDs. “They’ve got athletes on both sides of the ball,” Gary said. “Jason does a good job of coaching them. We’re up for the challenge.”

cess this season. Parkview has taken down some historical heavyweights this season, including Lowndes and on the road against Tift County.

“We were down 11 in the fourth quarter with five minutes to go and we didn’t give up,” Lucas said. “It shows we’re not going to lay down if we’re down.”

Lucas is savoring this last season of football, but is interested is studying sports medicine in college.

“I want to stay in the sport,” he said. “I’ve always loved it.”

Daily Post Picks

The staff makes its predictions for this week’s prep football winners

WILL HAMMOCK

Berkmar at Meadowcreek

CHRISTINE TROYKE

DAVID FRIEDLANDER

TAYLOR DENMAN

SCOTT SMITH

CHRIS DAVIS*

Meadowcreek Meadowcreek Meadowcreek Meadowcreek Meadowcreek Meadowcreek

Dacula at Gainesville

Dacula

Dacula

Dacula

Dacula

Dacula

Dacula

Duluth at Collins Hill

Collins Hill

Collins Hill

Collins Hill

Collins Hill

Collins Hill

Collins Hill

ELCA at Wesleyan

ELCA

ELCA

ELCA

ELCA

ELCA

ELCA

GAC at North Hall

GAC

GAC

GAC

GAC

GAC

GAC

G. Walton

G. Walton

G. Walton

G. Walton

G. Walton

G. Walton

Habersham Cent. at Lanier

Lanier

Lanier

Lanier

Lanier

Lanier

Habersham

Johnson at Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Buford

Johnson

Lakeside at Central Gwinnett

Central

Central

Central

Central

Central

Lakeside

Lakeview at Hebron

Hebron

Hebron

Hebron

Hebron

Hebron

Hebron

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

Parkview

North Gwinnett at Mountain View

North

North

North

North

North

North

Peachtree Ridge at Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

Rockdale at Shiloh

Shiloh

Shiloh

Shiloh

Shiloh

Shiloh

Shiloh

South Gwinnett at Newton

Newton

Newton

Newton

Newton

Newton

South

14-2 (66-21)

15-1 (61-26)

14-2 (59-28)

15-1 (62-25)

11-5 (60-27)

George Walton at Providence

Norcross at Parkview

Last week (overall) 14-2 (69-18)

*Each week’s picks feature a guest picker. This week’s guest picker is Chris Davis, founder and coach of Gwinnett-based SwimAtlanta.

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DACULA FALCONS GAINESVILLE RED ELEPHANTS (8-AAAAAA) (8-AAAAAA) Coach: Clint Jenkins Coach: Heath Webb Record: 3-2, 0-0 region Record: 0-5, 0-0 region Last week: Beat Rockdale 42-0 Last week: Lost to Flowery Br. 28-19 Dacula doesn’t plan to overlook winless Gainesville, which could easily have a better record after close losses to North Forsyth (24-21), Lambert (16-15) and Flowery Branch (28-19).

“Everything goes back to 0-0 this week (when region play begins),” Dacula head coach Clint Jenkins said. “We’re just focusing on Gainesville. Gainesville’s Gainesville. They’ve got really good skill kids. They’re bigger than us in a lot of places up front. They’ve got some good players. We go over there where there’s a lot of tradition. They’ve won a lot of Trenton games over there.”

Jones Dacula, which has won the past two Region 8-AAAAAA titles and hasn’t lost since joining the region in 2016, has played its best the past two weeks in a pair of convincing wins over Class AAAAAAA opponents, Central Gwinnett (40-6) and Rockdale (42-0).

“The biggest thing is to keep improving,” Jenkins said. “We’ve done that the last couple of weeks. We’ve been able to finish some games and play four solid quarters. We just have to keep eliminating mistakes and turnovers.”

The Falcons’ running game has been effective in their past two victories, including eight rushes for 150 yards and a score from Trenton Jones vs. Rockdale. Georgia commit Jalen Perry, also a key defensive back, delivered two catches for 74 yards and a touchdown, as well as a 58-yard TD run, on offense last Friday.

“We’ve been able to get the running game going,” Jenkins said. “Give the offensive line credit. They’re getting better every week. I think we’re starting to be who we can be.”

Last meeting: Dacula won 28-0 last year Location: Bobby Gruhn Field at City Park, Gainesville

two seasons.

“We’re chasing those small wins,” Gary said. “If we can get those, we can grow as a program.”

While the numbers are there for Meadowcreek, its coaching staff is building a culture of toughness within the football program. Carrera said he has noticed a change in mentality with the football team since its first playoff appearance in 2017, but he added a caveat.

“Your numbers go up, but they go back down when they realize how tough it is,” Carrera said.

“You want to have success, so people can come out and be a part of it. You want success, because I think every school year,

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Four teams open county gwinnett grads Collins Hill’s Fox relishes tournament with 3-0 day ODU’s milestone victory From Staff Reports

By Will Hammock

knew we could win. …

The last time I saw that (home) stadium packed out and heard it that loud was The drive from the Col- my freshman year when lins Hill school district to we played N.C. State. I Old Dominion University feel like the big crowd this is more than 500 miles and time, the energy, was there more than eight hours, but the whole time. Every time the Monarchs gained an we made a play you could unlikely recruiting strong- hear a loud roar from the hold at the Suwanee high stadium. It was a blessing school. to be a part of it, our first That connection started win against a Power-Five when they landed quarter- team. back Taylor Heinicke, now “We just try to work an NFL quarterback who our butts off every day became one of the nation’s for games like that. That’s most prolific passers at what we work for, to play ODU. in games like that and win The Norfolk, Va., footthem.” ball program landed a few Fox, ODU’s top returnmore recruits from Collins ing defensive lineman, Hill in the ensuing years, fought through health woes with the most recent being just to play against Virginia Miles Fox. Tech — and earn bragging The senior defensive rights over fellow Coltackle had his share of lins Hill alum Emmanuel quality FBS offers, but he Belmar, who plays for Virhas never questioned his ginia Tech. The 6-foot-1, decision to choose Old 292-pounder had missed Dominion, a school that the previous two games relaunched its football with a hyperextended knee program in 2009. and turf toe, limiting his “(ODU) was my third usual effectiveness on the offer,” Fox said. “It was interior.

February going into my But he was glad to be senior year and they kept back on the field and conrecruiting me.” tributing to the monumenFox has plenty of memo- tal upset. ries with the Monarchs, but “I still want to up my it will be hard to top last stats from last year,” Fox Saturday, when he and his said. “Injuries are part of teammates made national the game and I’m taking it headlines with an upset of day by day.

13th-ranked Virginia Tech.

“My priority is getting It was a major accomhealthy. I want to help my plishment — ODU was a team get better, but I’m not four-touchdown underdog doing that in the training and entered the game room.”

0-3 — and satisfying for Fox had a breakout 2017 players and coaches who season when he made 57 weren’t pleased with their tackles, including nine for slow start. Backup quarlosses, and had 5 1/2 sacks, terback Blake LaRussa earning honorable mention torched the Virginia Tech honors on the All-Confersecondary for 495 yards in ence USA Team. It was his the 49-35 win. second season as a regular “They gave us a 1.8 starter and a big upgrade percent chance (of winin production — he had ning in the ESPN Power 52 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks Football Index),” Fox said. in his first two college “We took that as disreseasons. spect. We had a great game Off the field, he is on plan going in and we just track for a December

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graduation with a degree in communications and a minor in sports management. But before he begins work, he wants to give pro football a shot.

“I want to work out for the NFL, hopefully the (NFL) Combine and postseason (all-star) games,” Fox said. “(The NFL) is something I really want to do.”

FOOTBALL Quick hits Central Gwinnett grad Josh Samuel had 18 rushes for 93 yards and a touchdown in Western Kentucky’s 28-20 win over Ball State last weekend. … Mountain View’s Kaiden Smith had his first career interception and a tackle for loss in Appalachian State’s 72-7 rout of Gardner-Webb. … Kielan Whitner, another Mountain View grad, led Syracuse’s defense with nine tackles (seven solos) and a sack in a 51-21 victory over Connecticut.

CROSS COUNTRY ACC honors Archer’s Cragin Archer’s James Cragin was named the Atlantic Coast Conference freshman of the week for men’s cross country Wednesday.

Cragin placed 65th overall in the Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown with an 8K time of 25 minutes, 26.40 seconds. He helped his Georgia Tech team to a ninth-place finish in the 22-team field.

His finish was third-best among true freshmen at the meet, as well as tops for an ACC freshman.

Gwinnett Grads spotlights achievements of past Gwinnett standouts on the college level. Coaches and parents are urged to send suggestions via email to will.hammock@gwinnettdailypost.com.

Collins Hill grad Miles Fox (11) is a key defensive lineman for the Old Dominion football team, which made national headlines with its upset of No. 13 Virginia Tech last weekend. (Photo: Old Dominion)

Duluth’s Neas commits to Kentucky swimming

Duluth senior Ashley Neas has made a commitment to the University of Kentucky swimming program.

Neas, who trains at SwimAtlanta, has been an all-county selection by the Daily Post the past three seasons. As a junior, she was third at state and third at county in the 500 free. As a sophomore, she was fourth at state and county champion in the 500 freestyle, as well as 10th at state and county runner-up in the 200 free.

Brookwood’s Scott to swim for Georgia Tech

Brookwood senior Dylan Scott announced his commitment recently to the Georgia Tech swimming program.

Scott, who trains at SwimAtlanta, was a first-team all-county selection by the Daily Post as a junior after helping the Broncos to the state championship. He was fourth at state and county runner-up in the 200 freestyle last season, as well as

SUWANEE — Norcross swept its opening three matches at the Gwinnett County volleyball tournament Thursday at Collins Hill. The Blue Devils defeated Greater Atlanta Christian (2525, 27-25), Collins Hill (25-18, 25-19) and Shiloh (25-14, 25-27, 15-4).

Janna Schlageter led Norcross (26-10) with 29 kills and 16 digs. Maya Smith notched 22 kills, Bella Murray added 44 assists and 13 digs while Reesa Schroeder provided 26 digs.

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Brookwood sweeps SNELLVILLE — Brookwood opened the Gwinnett County tournament by sweeping all three of its opponents Thursday.

The Broncos (29-10) defeated Mountain View (25-22, 25-17), Meadowcreek (25-17, 25-11) and Grayson (25-6, 25-11).

Amber Williams had eight aces and 14 kills, Sophia Koop recorded 10 aces and eight kills, Abbey Tucker dished out 31 assists and made 16 kills, Maddie McCormack provided 20 assists while Cydney Gardner made 15 digs.

Hebron wins pool play PEACHTRE CORNERS — Hebron Christian defeated all three of its opponents to win the pool play portion of the Gwinnett County tournament on

FANS CHOICE FALL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Who: Kyla Ffrench School: Archer Sport: Volleyball Class: Junior Highlights: Had 13 kills and two blocks vs.

Loganville, as well as 10 kills and seven blocks against Rockdale and Duluth Coach Don Einolf’s take: “Kyla truly encompasses the drive and passion needed to find success on the volleyball court. She is a complete player who inspires those around her to be better.”

Thursday. The Lions defeated Archer (25-9, 25-6), Central Gwinnett (25-9, 25-12) and host Wesleyan (25-19, 25-20).

Hayden McGee led Hebron (36-7) with 25 kills. Jada Screen added 16 kills while teammate Emma Tennant provided 20 digs.

Mill Creek advances SUGAR HILL — Mill Creek won all three of its matches at the Gwinnett County tournament pool play hosted by Lanier on Thursday. The Hawks defeated the host Longhorns (25-19, 25, 22), Duluth (25-10,

25-15) and South Gwinnett (2515, 25-12).

Adriana Ackerman paced Mill Creek by dishing out 63 assists. Sonya Silecky added 21 kills and 15 digs, Taylor Heu provided five aces and 17 digs while Mar’ria Phillips contributed five aces, 12 digs and 13 kills for the Hawks (28-11).

Wesleyan wins two PEACHTREE CORNERS — Wesleyan won two of three matches as it hosted pool play in the Gwinnett County tournament on Thursday. The Wolves defeated Central Gwinnett (2512, 25-11) and Archer (28-26, 25-20). Wesleyan fell to Hebron Christian (19-25, 20-25).

Riley Bryan had 53 assists to lead the Wolves (14-14). Gace Tyler and Jaya Jones added 19 and 12 kills, respectively.

Meredith Mangum provided 30 digs and Jessica Strohmeier added four aces.

GAC wins two SUWANEE — Greater Atlanta Christian won two of three matches at the Gwinnett County tournament pool play held at Collins Hill on Thursday.

The Spartans defeated the host Eagles (25-23, 25-18) and Shiloh (25-14, 25-13), but fell to Norcross (22-25, 25-27).

Providence takes two LILBURN — Providence Christian won two out of three matches as it hosted pool play in the Gwinnett County tournament Thursday. The Storm defeated Berkmar (25-4, 25-7) and Parkview (25-21, 25-14), but fell to Buford (19-25, 12-25).

Alaina Emminger led Providence Christian (28-13) with 22 kills while Margaret Cain added 10 aces and 16 digs and Alex Gonzalez contributed 10 aces.

Ryder Cup rookies undaunted

By Beth Ann Nichols Field Level Media

SAINT-QUENTIN-ENYVELINES, France — It’s a feast of first-timers for the opening session of the Ryder Cup. Of the eight rookies in this competition, six will make their debut in four-balls today. Le Golf National features what’s sure to be the most raucous first-tee experience in golf with a grandstand that seats nearly 7,000. There will be nowhere to hide and the newbies seem to collectively say, “Bring it.”

“They are just really desperate to get out on that golf course,” said European captain Thomas Bjorn, who has a rookie in every match. “I wanted to get them out there.”

The easy-going Tony Finau (partnered with Brooks Koepka) and fiery Jon Rahm (with Justin Rose) are first off. Rahm said early it will feel like there’s electricity coursing through his veins.

“He wants to be — he wants to have a responsibility,” Bjorn said of the young Spaniard. “He wants to feel like he’s in the sense of what is, and you know, it’s not every rookie in the world, you take and put them on the first tee in the first match of the Ryder Cup, but this one is pretty special, and not talking about him as this week, but just in general.

He’s just a pure quality and

competitive, and just want to be out there.”

Furyk said Koepka and Finau, two of America’s most explosive players, made a beeline to him on the course Thursday to express their excitement over the opportunity to go out first.

Perhaps the most intriguing rookie partnership is that of Thorbjorn Olesen and Rory McIlroy. Bjorn is actually quite close with Olesen, with both living in London, and said the Dane has fallen into the middle of the team quite naturally, even though he’s the only one from Europe without a significant other. It’s an ease and self-confidence that carries onto the course.

“The thing about Thorbjorn is, that a lot of people, you would think, ‘Oh, is that a big thing for him?’”

Bjorn said. “He’ll go out in that match and he’s really, really — he’ll take it on and really enjoy it.”

Bjorn’s decision to get his rookies out early might have had something to do with his personal experience. As a rookie in 1997, Bjorn didn’t play until Saturday, calling it “really, really difficult.”

“As you reflect on it afterward, you work so hard for so long to get in the team, and you want to be out on that golf course, and that’s how you are as a player,” Bjorn said, “When you look at this group of guys that’s

come into this team, you know, they are really hard competitors, and I believe in them so much. And I wanted to give them that responsibility of standing up and go out there and enjoy it.”

Rookie Tommy Fleetwood finds himself in one of the morning’s most intriguing matchups, paired with British Open champion Francesco Molinari against Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed.

“Those are some of the two best ball-strikers we have on Tour,” Woods said. “And this is certainly a ball-striker’s golf course.

It’s tight, a lot of rough, I think the forecast is for some wind tomorrow, so it’s going to be a difficult task to get the ball in play and important to get the ball in play.”

Fleetwood called it a massive match, noting that Woods’ return will garner plenty of attention. The crowds following Woods’ practice session on Thursday dwarfed any that were following European groups.

“It doesn’t get any better,” Fleetwood said.

Or bigger.

Furyk said the only thing that would make him nervous this morning is if his players showed up with a different frame of mind.

“I have seen some ‘Oh, (expletive)’ faces in the Ryder Cup, I’ll say that,” Furyk said laughing.

IN BRIEF fifth at state in the 500 free.

Gwinnett cyclists finish well at Allatoona race

Gwinnett athletes posted high finishes over the weekend at the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League’s Race 2 at Allatoona Creek Park.

Mill Creek’s William Davidson was second in the varsity boys division, while the Hawks also got high finishes from Courtney Burleigh (third place, junior varsity girls) and Connor Harrod (fourth, freshman boys).

Buford’s R.J. Mazurek won the JV boys championship.

Kids and Pros chat to feature Falcons’ Quinn

Kids and Pros, which hosts free youth football camps in Georgia and across the South for kids ages 7 to 13. The organization, run by former Falcons Buddy Curry and Bobby Butler, focuses on proper tackling and football technique.

Quinn, Curry, Butler and other NFL alumni will talk football during the chat, which is emceed by former Atlanta quarterback and current Falcons broadcaster Dave Archer.

Entry to the Locker Room Chat is $100 for adults and $50 for children under 16.

Admission includes food, drinks, access to a memorabilia auction and the event.

For more information, go to www.kidsandpros.com/locker-room-chat-events.

Win at regionals sends Sugarloaf junior team to golfing nationals

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn will be a featured guest at the annual Kids The TPC Sugarloaf All-Stars won the and Pros Locker Room Chat, scheduled PGA Junior League Regional this past for Oct. 23 at Brookfield Country Club in weekend at the World Golf Village in St. Roswell.

The event, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., benefits Augustine, Fla.

The Duluth-based golf team now advances to defend its national title at the PGA Junior League Championships, scheduled for Nov. 16-19 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Patrick McCrary captains the Sugarloaf squad.

Members of the regional championship team are Billy Abdow, Chapman Barnett, Brennan Cozad, Ethan Gao, Sara Im, Lucas Jinglov, Patmon Malcom, Anthony Purcea, Sahish Reddy and Nicholas Schwendiman.

Creekland foursome wins Alabama tourney

Four Creekland Middle School students, competing for a Collins Hill club team, won the recent University of Montevallo (Ala.) 3v3 Girls Lacrosse Shootout.

The foursome played 15 games and finished with an 11-4 record despite having just one substitute. Members of the championship team are eighth-graders Lula Masters, Gabrielle Pass and Allie Ehrlich and sixth-grader Phoebe Masters.

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A 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Blue VIN:1GNEC13Z32R144726 NO TAG was towed on 6-1718 from 4201 Pleasant Lake Village Ln. Duluth, GA 30096 at Paramont Apts. It was considered abandoned on 7-17-18.

928-568706, 9/28,10/5

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 D & D AUTOMOTIVE CARE, INC., ?WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 2001 JAGUAR S TYPE SAJDA01N11FL91894 2007 CHEV IMPALA 2G1WT58K879195844 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON OCTOBER 10, 2018 AT 10 AM. AT 504 BRASELTON HWY LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 *7957 929-567990, 9/21,28 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2 SOUTHERN CYCLE, WILL HOLD AN ?AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S): 2005 BOURGET FAT DADDY 1 B 9 B F Y8A55A393456 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON OCTOBER 10, 2018 AT 10 AM. AT 2880 McEVER ROAD SUITE B BUFORD, GA 30518 *7956 929-567995, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash

by CubeSmart, 3313 Stone Mountain Hwy Snellville, GA 30078 to satisfy a lien on October 11, 2018 at approx.

2:00PM at www.storagetreasures.com Cube E113, James Prioleau III Cube A151, Trent Chastain Cube B122, Monifa Porter Cube F135, Hasan Ali Cube B130, Daniel S. Woodley Cube M119, Steve E Rodriguez Cube H137, Randolph Harrison Cube C106,Scottland Vickers Cube C135, Valerie Sims Cube B104, Byron Jones Cube F105, Nathaniel Goines Jr 929-567983, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6929, 5985 South Norcross Tucker Road, Norcross, GA 30093, to satisfy a lien 10/11/2018 at approx. 2:00 PM.at www. storagetreasures.com.

Name Unit # Abdullah Alasmari A028 Kasandra Banegas B076 Felicia Danielle Doty B102 Romero Dennis B117 Nicolaus Huato-Bustamante C034 Leily Arabely Arriaga D093 Jenny E Fernandez E013 Joseph Allen Trotter E086 Syed Adil Hasan C073 929-567032, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on 1017-18 @ 1:00 Said Vehicles are located at: 3580 BUFORD HWY #A DULUTH, GA 30096 VIN# 1HGCG22582A033730 2002 HONDA ACCORD 929-568930, 9/28,10/5 MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 Saturday, October 13th 2018@ 1:00pm 2002 Acura TL 19UUA56922A034568 2007 BMW 530i WBANE73507CM47442 2007 Cadillac STS 1G6DW677970193820 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2G1WX15K119340294 2007 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WD58C679283393 2005 Chrysler Town and Country 1C4GP45R55B196277 2005 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E259246732 2006 Chrysler 300 2C3KA43R76H313398 2012 Ford Focus 1FAHP3F26CL292626 2004 Ford E250 1FTNE24W34HA62758

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1999 Ford Expedition 1FMPU18L9XLB84057 2005 Ford Mustang 1ZVFT80N055155361 2002 GMC Envoy 1GKDS13S622125532 2001 Honda Accord 1HGCF86651A072508 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG5648XA137922 1999 Honda Accord 1HGCG1651XA048940 1999 Honda Accord JHMCG5651XC059736 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG554XWA009956 2001 Honda Accord 1HGCG22551A029990 2005 Infiniti G35 JNKCV51E95M209225 2003 Jeep Liberty 1J4GK58KX3W703192 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GW48S74C363758 2011 Kia Optima KNAGM4A75B5193190 2006 Kia Optima KNAGE124365033461 2003 Mercedes Benz ML500 4JGAB75E43A383057 2000 Mercedes Benz S500 WDBNG75JXYA047620 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D45C340170 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D66C221814 1996 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR05Y1TW022300 2007 Nissan Altima 1N4AL21E67N413321 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BG28K5XU907444 2001 Toyota Camry 4T1BG22K91U847894 929-567968, 9/21,28,10/3

Section 40-11-05, as follows: # Year Make Model VIN 1 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GX48S71C657394 2 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4G248S2YC116164 3 2005 H y o sung GT650 KM4MP578851600852 4 2007 Honda Accord 1 H G C M665X7A001458 5 2005 Ford Explorer 1 F M D U 63K75UA09618 6 2001 BMW 325i W B A A V 33491FU75468 7 2002 Acura T L 19UUA56852A049220 8 1993 GMC Safari 1GKDM15Z2PB504278 9 1998 Trailer 146603310 9 2011 Chevrolet Aveo K L 1 T D 5DE1BB187980 10 2011 Toyota Prius J T D KN3DU7B0280673 11 2005 C h e v r o let Aveo KL1TD52635B410343 12 2005 C h e v r o let Ta h o e 1GNEC13T15R162786 13 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1 G 1 P M 5SC3C7269489 14 1996 Ford Explorer 1FMDU32X1TZA94368 15 2003 H o n d a Odyssey 5 F N RL18943B003934 16 2007 F o r d Edge 2 F M D K 39C57BB19547 17 1997 H o n d a Accord 1 H G C D 5605VA158388 18 1990 H o n d a Accord 1 H G C B 7556LA113598 19 2001 Mercury Villager 4 M 2 Z V 1 1 T51DJ10425 20 2001 L i n coln L S 1LNHM87AX1Y666768 21 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 1 B 7 H C16Y2VJ500644 22 2003 Toyota Corolla 1 N X BR32EX3Z047232 23 2004 F o r d Explorer 1FMDU73K84ZA25592 24 2007 H y u n dai Sonata 5NPET46C37H231980 25 2005 D o d g e Durango 1 D 4 H D 48N45F530574 26 2007 K i a Sportage K N D JF724377430294 27 2000 M a z d a 626 1 Y V G F 22CXY5175526 28 1986 C h e v r o let Astro Van 1G8DM15Z4GB244102 29 1998 B M W 528i W B A D D6320WBW48910 30 2000 M a z d a Protege J M 1 B J2212Y0307589 31 1992 F o r d Explorer 1 F M DU34X0NUA72083 32 2006 B M W 325Ci W B A B D33436PL09195 33 2006 N i s san 350Z JN1AZ36A66M480447 34 1998 F o r d Explorer 1FMZU32PXWZA52601 35 2005 F o r d F-650 Super Duty 3FRNF65RX5V109601 36 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R J K A E X M J118DA07864 37 2003 Ford F-150 1FTRW07L23KC59720 38 2005 M a z d a Miata J M 1NB353950413014 39 2007 M a z d a Mazda3 J M 1 B K32F671676625 40 2016 Nissan NV1500 1N6BF0KM1GN806737 41 1994 Suzuki VS1400 J S 1 V X 51L9R2103713 42 2008 F o r d F-250 Super Duty 1FTSX20R98EC23361 43 1999 C h e v r o let Blazer 1GNDT13W7X2140261 44 2014 C h e v r o let Sonic 1G1JC5SH5E4237121 45 2006 C h e v r o let Express 1GCGG25VX61262685 46 1999 H o n d a Accord J H M C G5544XC013214 47 2003 C h e v r o let Express 1GBJG31U231109629 48 1996 L e x u s ES 300 J T 8 B F 12G9T0181058 49 2006 M i t s u b i shi Lancer JA3AJ26E06U070498 50 2004 M a z d a Mazda3 J M 1 B K12F041166416 51 2001 C h e v r o let S-10 1GCCS195X18236203 52 1998 Acura 3.5 RL J H 4KA9685WC007880 53 1997 Toyota Avalon 4T1BF12B3VU185510 54 2005 I n f i n i ti G35 JNKCV54E75M409564 55 2005 C h e v r o let Trailblazer 1GNDS13S852201775 56 2002 C h e v r o let Blazer 1GNCS13WX2K127818 57 2009 C h r y s ler Sebring 1C3LC46B69N536959 58 2004 GMC Envoy XUV 1GKET12P046150811 59 2002 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL18642H526005 60 2017 C h r y s ler 200 1C3CCCAG5HN505763 61 2005 Hyundai Accent K M H G C 35C35U360212 62 2001 Chrysler Town & Country 2C8GP44G01R155940 63 2001 N i s san Altima 1N4DL01D11C175244 64 1997 F o r d Thunderbird 1FALP62WXVH131433 65 1995 Toyota Avalon 4T1GB10E5SU061118 929-568763, 9/28,10/5

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain GA. 30087 770-469-5363 October 18, 2018 @ 10:00 AM

moving today two storage units small unit cc plug the largest one// 4 bed rooms sets// w/d some garage items bikes and tools

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Georgia Law Chapter 40-11-5 the following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold at a public sale on 1017-18 @ 4:00 Said Vehicles are located at: 4349 Abbotts Bridge Rd Duluth, GA 30096 VIN# 4T1BK36B26U126791 06 TOYOTA AVALON VIN# 1GAZG9FG6B1125392 2011 CHEV EXPRESS Sale will be held at 4:00 on 10-12-18 Location: 1805 Watercrest Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 VIN# 1GCPCPEA4AZ101023 2010 CHEV SILVERADO Sale will be held at 11:30 on 10-12-18 Location: 4450 E Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047 VIN# 1GNDS13S832137086 03 CHEV BLAZER Sale will be held at 2:00 on 10-12-18 Location: 3246 Buford Hwy #204 Duluth, GA 30096 VIN# YV1VS29573F922271 03 VOLVO S40 Sale will be held at 1:00 on 10-12-18 Location: 3883 PEACHTREE IND BLVD @A DULUTH GA 30096 VIN# 1B4GP25321B179900 2001 DODGE CARAVAN Sale will be held at 2:30 on 10-12-18 Location: 3580 BUFORD HWY #A DULUTH, GA 30096 929-568007, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3220 Centerville Hwy Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.680.3520 October 18th , 2018 12:00 PM The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

D110Gail Perry Sofas, refrigerator, bedroom, boxes, washer/dryer F1161 - Marcus Davis Washer/Dryer important paper work and dishes J154 - Radha Embry Household items K123- Ta –Taniisha McClinton Totes w/ clothing and shoes, household goods F107- Geoff Kirkpatrick Household Items G106- Donavon Green Household Goods F1130- Latonya Jennings Household items K1013- Courtney Lewis Washer/dryer, couch, boxes, etc.

O120- Antoinette Howell storing a king bed and small love seat and full-size bed and 2 dressers F1010- Phyllis Willoughby Fireplace, dinette set, boxes, etc F108- Nyakuel Ruach Boxes sofa D107Talitha Hall 3-bedroom house partially furnished, king, 2 twin mattress sets, entertainment center, dining w 4 chairs, bar stools, 30 boxes, washer, dryer, etc.

B109-Wesley Luther Household goods, totes/ boxes, etc.

O116- Taqiya Andrade 2 bed, sofa, recliner, bags L152Jason Wright Household goods and furniture O111- Olasunkanmi Ogunrinde Furniture M101Eric Freeman Power Tools F1011- Laquanna Thomas Household Goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-568223, 9/28,10/5 NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A S

Unit Name Items 325 Shawn Campbell Household furniture 185 John Carraby Storing furniture and boxes 357 Pamela McKinney Household goods 501A Karen Simpson Household goods sofa boxes beds 549 Giselle Browne Household goods toys beds 379 Giselle Browne Household goods boxes 188 Sabrina Ross Household goods 106 Briana Lawson 3 bedrooms washer dryer 2 dining tables 259 Lanae Woodard Household items 301 Brian Kelly boxes booths tables fridges freezers 10x20 NON FMF 169 353 Diann Adams household goods and furniture 347 Edward Lane 11 4 mattress chester bags of clothes and boxes 193 Ronney Lane household items and tools 174 Sonia McGuire 4 room home of furniture and house goods 171B Mitch Silver Duffel bags bins of tools book bags 249 Malcolm Collins Household goods and furniture 387 Clement Laughlin Household goods 229 David Dutton tools 363 Dennis Bullard Household furniture and items 233 April Jones 60 inch tv dressers bed mattress sheets kitchen appliances Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-568281, 9/28,10/5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on October 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 3942 US- 78 Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

434– Kenneth Mettshousehold itmes 160- Deshanavi Murrayhousehold items 328- Gina Posy-Household items 668- Kirkland Breaux-boxes dresser antique buffet… coming today to store call him please…

624- Edward MuldrowHousehold Goods 535- Edward Muldrow- appliances 667-Erin Savage- Bedroom suite, TV’s, dining room furniture, corner shelf, etc.

327-Sharon Carson-boxes of clothes and shoes 577- Crystal WatkinsBoxes 641-Joshua Holley-bed washer dryer boxes 662-Ameka DudleyHousehold goods 533-Shavon Coe- household goods 733-Elmond Bute-Household goods 494-Bridgette CarstarphenBedroom set 254-Brandi Garrett-mattress table chair sofa boxes 224-Pam Simmons- long term–c.c 1 bedroom set- 2 sofas- deep freezer and garage items clothes coolersshort term3 bedroom sets- sectional–kitchen tableclothes 3 tv stands 421-Domonique Crippenheadboard, sofa (sectional) bed frame 488-Ashley Torres-washer ,dryer, tv stand king mattress, baby toys Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-568631,9/28,10/5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION: The following vehicle was declared abandoned and foreclosed, pursuant to OCGA section 40-11-5, will be up for public auction at Tran’s Auto Repair, 4757 Buford Hwy., Norcross, Ga 30071, on 10/05/2018 at 12:00 pm. **1964 LAND ROVER 109-Series II-A VIN: 26100827B **1999 HONDA ACCORD VIN: 1HGCG5652WA184774 **2011 INFINITI M56 VIN: JN1AY1APXBM520459 929-567178, 9/21,28 LIVE AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #1799 530Athens Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052 October 18, 2018 @ 1:00 pm Mona Singleton D118 furniture, house goods Ericka McCullen C198 m

hold

Ericka McCullen B188 household goods Jody Kelley B179 tables, boxes, chest Michael steffey A172 couch, clothes Lorraine Puerta B170 household goods Patricia Lashley B125 3 bedroom home Patricia Lashley B203 house hold goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-567654, 9/28,10/5 There will be sold at public auction on October 6, 2018 at 11:00 am the following vehicle at Reyna’s Auto Service, 3634 E. Liddell Rd. Duluth, GA. 30096, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN: 1G1ZS58F68F123696; Winder Car Sales, 1234 Beaver Ruin Road. Ste 108, Norcross, GA. 30093, 2007 Mercedez Benz E350, VIN: WDBUF56X37A995877; 2010 BMW X5, VIN: 5UXFE4C52AL278813; Bossi Auto Repair, 4598 Buford Hwy. Ste-D. Norcross, GA 30071, 2008 Mini Cooper, VIN: WMWMF73538TV32107, 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, VIN: 2G1FA1E37E9132761, IC Racing Corp, 2825 Buford Hwy. Duluth, GA 30096, 2009 Dodge Ram, VIN: 3D3MX48L19G516144, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 40-11-5.

929-567977, 9/21,28 NOTICE There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Eagle Towing, located at 115 Arcado Rd. , Lilburn , GA , 30047 , 770-279-1646. Saturday October 6th , 2018 @ 1:00 pm. The following vehicles, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5 as follows: 2008 Nissan Altima VIN:1N4AL21E18C165489 NO TAG 2004 Audi A4 Quattro VIN:WAULC68E74A023618 NO TAG 2001 Ford Expedition VIN:1FMFU18L31LA336585 Tag:PWT 9011 GA 2007 Kia Rondo VIN:KNAFG526277122040 Tag:PTN 8891 GA 2003 Honda Odyssey VIN:5FNRL18993B088141 Tag:PVZ 5884 GA 2008 Dodge Avenger VIN:1B3LC56R98N611748 Tag:BK 8003 GA 929-568705, 9/28,10/5 The following rooms will be sold at the public auction starting at 3653 Memorial Dr Decatur Ga, 30032 the sale will be on Oct 3, 2018 starting at 8:30a.m.

Uhaul International Accts Payable PO Box 21505 Phoenix Az, 85036 3653 Memorial Dr Dec Ga, 30032 404-286-9752 776028 Sade Chatfield 1131 776028 Tobel Johnson 2345 776028 Anthony Holt 1062 776028 Brion Jordan 2320 776028 larry Crittle 1109 776028 ryana davenport 1379 776028 Evelyn Mosley 1130 776028 alvis brown 1584 776028 Beatrice pleasant 1639 776028 jeffrey caldwell 2223 776028 richard duncan 1175 776028 jonathan Barron 1566 2951 N E Expressway Chamblee Ga, 30341 770458-8353 776058 Rico Simmons 2511 776058 MICHAEL CARTAFALSA AA0494D 776058 Alex Mendoza 2213 776058 TONYA JUSTICE 2013 776058 MICHAEL CARTAFALSA AA0510T 776058 ANGELA JONES 1311 776058 WYLESA COLVIN 2513 2885 Clairmont Rd Ne Atl Ga, 30329 404-315-0681 776034 April Wooten A341 776034 ADEBAYO ADEGBESAN B035 776034 Joi Chavis B350 776034 KOSSIVI JACKSON B333 776034 Ashley Williams A212 776034 FREDRICK OSBORNE B323 7

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 776034 Vanessa Williams C004 2175 Piedmont Rd Ne Atl Ga, 30324 404-81-0262 776035 Leriza Lagsac A227 776035 24 hour Roadside Hawks B007 776035 24 hour Roadside Hawks C005 776035 DAVID ALBERT C001 776035 RODNEY KING A578 776035 Greg Wings A581 776035 denise smith A310 776035 ROBERT BROWN A345 776035 24 hour Roadside Hawks C008 776035 Aaron Bethea B003 776035 ANTHONY TATE A540 776035 24 hour Roadside Hawks C210 776035 24 hour Roadside Hawks C006 776035 TONY JAMES JACKSON A409

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 776060 Audrey Kelly AA8676D 776060 Jaylind Spann 1039 776060 Daniel Gadson 3014 776060 MONICA JENKINS 0205 4540 Washington Rd College Park Ga, 30337 404763-0000 776084 Ratedra Scott 0807 776084 Dani Martin 0504 776084 jada manley 0507 776084 BRITTANY COBBS-JONES 0201 776084 TIFFANY LARKIN 0311 776084 Xavius Chinn 0603 776084 Derek Brailsford 0617 776084 KENNETH FORDE 0447 776084 Francine Simon 0828 776084 kelvin graham 0312 929-568001, 9/21,28

300 Peters St Sw Atl Ga, 30313 404-681-0502 776053 kedric hayes 4026 776053 VANESSA O’neal GRAGG 6231 776053 SARAH DIXON 1400 776053 Curtis Littleton 2305 776053 JAMES SPENCER 6135 776053 Carlos Alexander 6414 776053 Jarrell Mosley 4628 776053 arnisha harvey 6189 776053 deborah jackson 2215 776053 NATHANIEL BRYANT 2226 776053 johnetta ridley 4601 776053 Marquitta Broughton 3203 776053 CERRONE MALLOY 2214 776053 AVIYANE KEMP 3014 776053 ashtyn crawford 3130 776053 Geneve Rubaine 4027 776053 ALEC SECO 4333 776053 Curtis Roff jr 2324 776053 Jabriel Williams 4029 776053 Krystal Hughes 1700 776053 Chantene Armstrong 6208 776053 Allan Jefferson 1210 776053 Keishan Gray 4624 776053 Renee Binns 3178 776053 conswala williams 4338 776053 DESMOND WILLAMS 6627 776053 Rodney Robinson 3259 776053 Drismia Yilla 4908 776053 QUINTON ANDERSON AA3376A 776053 barbara perry 2223 776053 LARRY JAMES 6327 776053 Donzell Favors 6051 776053 Chekesha White 3019 776053 PATRICIA BANKS 6179 776053 BRARICK LAVON 6392 776053 ANDRONICUS WHITE 6353 776053 demetreas massey 1503 776053 MAURICE WOODS 4912 776053 Kelvin Anderson 4933 776053 iman akilah ingram 3216 776053 PERRY STEINER 4934 2866 Forrest Hills Dr Sw Atl Ga, 30315 404-768-0781 776060 DEREK JOHNSON 3081 776060 Kiara Porche 3238 776060 JAMES SHY 3169 776060 martha whitney 3226 776060 KATRINA KNIGHT 3021 776060 who room 3227 776060 who room 0181 776060 EMMA FELTON 0183

NOTICE THESE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD FOR PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR CASH AT STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCATED AT 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA AT 10:00 A.M. ON OCTOBER 06, 2018. THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED VEHICLES PURSUANT TO OCGA 40-11-5.

ESTOS VEHICULOS SERAN VENDIDOS AL PUBLICO POR DINERO EN EFECTIVO EN STATEWIDE WRECKER SERVICE LOCALIZADO EN 2775 SIMPSON CIRCLE, NORCROSS, GEORGIA A LAS 10:00 A.M. EN 06 OCTOBRE 2018 . LOS SIGUIENTES VEHICULOS AN SIDO DECLARADOS ABANDONADOS Y CERRADOS DE ACUERDO A OCGA 40-11-5 NUEVA LOCALIZACION 770-381-1140 www.swsatlanta.com 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 2C4RDGBG7DR628213 2008 Quality Boat Trailer 404QT117187386789 Wellcraft Bowrider Boat NO HIN 2011 Dodge Charger 2B3CL3CGXBH516266 Single Axle Trailer Frame NO VIN 2006 Cadillac CTS 1G6DP577760197404 2012 Ford Fusion 3FAHP0HA1CR391052 1981 Yamaha XJ650 JYA4H7001BA115847 1998 Chevrolet C2500 1GCGC24R2WZ137651 2009 Chevrolet HHR 3GNCA23B59S518492 2000 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR12E1YC289078 2012 Nissan Altima 1N4AL2AP1CC137489 2009 Kia Spectra KNAFE221695622029 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1NE52J416161100 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG564XWA050473 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ND52J03M501585 1989 Coleman New Port Camper C0255589 2007 Toyota Corolla/Matrix/XR 2T1KR32E37C682509 2004 Ford Mustang 1FAFP40624F179765 *** REBUILT SALVAGE *** 2004 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08T64W205595 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 WDBRF52H46A880014 2007 Honda Civic 2HGFG12807H576483 1998 Isuzu Trooper JACDJ58X3W7915050 2017 Zhejiang Riya Motorcycle co, LTD Renegade Moped LEHTCB019HR000734 1999 Acura 3.2 TL 19UUA5645XA039484 2008 Nissan Maxima 1N4BA41E18C822748 *** SALVAGE *** 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2GCEC19V7Y1345009 2006 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K469419001 2000 Chevrolet Express 1GCEG15W4Y1223748 2000 Infiniti QX4 JNRAR07Y6YW080290 1999 Ford F-150 1FTRX17LXXNA20746 2003 GMC Yukon 1GKEC13Z83J317041 2002 GMC Safari 1GTDM19X62B513434 1976 Moody Trailer 786028 Aristo Craft 19’ Boat ATL31676M75C 2003 Nissan Maxima JN1DA31A73T403941 2006 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB55K169393929 2013 Utility Trailer 4YMUL0811DG001416 Pitts By JJ Smoker NO VIN 2002 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K22U529094 1993 Ford F-150 1FTDF15YXPLB02886 2002 Toyota Celica JTDDR32T320141180 1999 Chevrolet S-10 1GCCS19W5X8130291 1998 Rockwood RLT19RDR Camper 4X4TRLU2XWD061724 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 WDBTJ65J44F072450 *** SALVAGE *** 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16L4YLB19685 2001 Dodge Durango 1B4HS28Z61F524096 2009 Kia Spectra KNAFE221295665931 2004 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K04U838419 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 3GTEC14XX7G208581 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 1GTGC29R4WE512794 2007 Hyundai Elantra KMHDU46D47U199771 929-567918, 9/21,28,10/5

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There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, October 06, 2018 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows: 1. 2005 Ford Escape 1FMYU93135DA09559

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY In accordance with the GA Self Service Storage Facilities Act notice is hereby given that the undersigned will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in order to satisfy lien of the owner. The auction will be held at www. lockerfox.com with bids finalizing on October 8, 2018 at 10am for the Space Shop Self Storage facility located at 2350 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Snellville GA 30078 UNIT: 4040 Taniya Flemming- U-Haul Dolly, Night Stand, Storage Cabinets, Totes, Mattress, Boxes, Grill UNIT:2106 Jason McPherson- Toddler Bed, Baskets, Bags, Food, Clothes, Totes UNIT: 1061 Kamara ForteMatresses, Box Spring, Plant, Hand truck, Recliner, Crates, Dining Room Chairs, Box Fan, Boxes, Sheets, Bar Cart, Pictures UNIT: 2098 Daphnee Strachan- Boxes, Dining Room Chairs, End Table, Suite Case, Tubs, Clothes, Ottoman, Scrubs, Movies UNIT: 1156 Cherie Mckinnie- Totes, Iron, Bookbag, Duffle Bags, Suitcase UNIT: 2006 Donna BriscoMattress, Boxspring, Dining Room Table, Dining Room Chair, Stainless Steel Fridge, End Table UNIT: 3118 Nakeisha Bobb- Vacumn, Sun Hats, Purse, Bags, Cooler, Foldable Chairs, Echo, Tv UNIT: 3122 Henry KingDressers, Tv, Totes,Wood Wardrobe, Ladder, Pool Sticks UNIT: 4035 Howard TruittMirror, Fridge, Bar Stools, Mattress, Fake Tree, Lamps, Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. lockerfox.com. Space Shop Self Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-566019, 9/21,28

STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND Case Number: 18-165815-NI MARCUS WILSON, Plaintiff, vs.

Hon. Hala Jarbou GUO HU, Defendant. ____________/ BENSON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Alexander H. Benson (P43210) Attorney for Plaintiff 2000 Town Center, Suite 1625 Southfield, Michigan 48075 (248) 357-3550/Fax 3404 alex@alexbensonlaw.com ______________/ ORDER REGARDING ALTERNATE SERVICE The Court finds service of process upon Defendant, GUO HU, cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105 and service of process may be made in a manner that is reasonably calculated to give the defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that service of the Summons and Complaint and a copy of this order shall be made publication in the Gwinnett Daily Post once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

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2. 2015 Cadillac CTS 1G6AR5SX4F0144017 3. 2003 Toyota Corolla 2T1KR32E03C065837 4. 2017 Ford Escape 1FMCU0F72HUA18828 5. 2002 Infiniti G20 JNKCP11A82T504172 6. 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62E31ZA43232 7. 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D45N483429 8. 1997 Toyota Corolla 1NXBB02E5VZ615201 9. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4A3AC44G93E062818 10. 2005 Honda Civic 1HGES16315L002371 11. 1991 Dodge Dakota 1B7FL26X9MS326794 12. 2003 BMW 530I WBADT63433CK36295 13. 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D46C172614 14. 2006 Infiniti G35 JNKCV51E76M518760 15. 2005 Nissan Titan 1N6BA07A65N520537 16. 2013 Kia Forte KNAFW4A34D5670259 17. 2003 Ford E-350 Cutaway Van 1FDWE35F93HB39183 18. 2001 Buick Century 2G4WS52J411333939 19. 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Truck 1GCCS14B6F8141495 20. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J8GS48K87C569704 21. 1999 Jeep Cherokee 1J4FF68SXXL605180 22. 2008 BMW 335I WBAVB73508VH23622 23. 2002 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL18062H519083 24. 2006 Cadillac SRX 1GYEE637760153304 25. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica 2A4GM68476R740926 26. 1999 Infiniti I30 JNKCA21A3XT750982 27. 2007 Chevrolet HHR 3GNDA23D57S564472 28. 2007 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K37U633391 29. 2001 Daewoo Nubira KLAJB82Z71K677049 30. 2000 Nissan Maxima JN1CA31A0YT220979 31. 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 1 G 2 W P 12K7XF243486 32. 2000 Toyota Prius JTDKB20U797858247 33. 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ML32F3FJ4HHF07592 34. 1990 Honda Accord 1HGCB7659LA148330 35. 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU73EX1ZA49310 36. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 J 4 G 258S3XC793129 37.

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 3GNEC16T41G231847 38. 1996 Ford F-150 1FTEF15N2TNA30476 39. 2002 Ford Expedition 1FMRU15L12LA21974 40. 2015 Toyota Camry 4T1BF1FK0FU938647 41. 2001 Ford Ranger 1FTYR14V21PB18564

PUBLIC AUCTION Notice of Abandonment and Sale in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-11 the following vehicles have been declared abandoned and will be sold at Public Action to the highest and best bidder for cash only. The auction will be held on OCTOBER 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., 3498 HWY 78, SNELLVILLE GA 30078, ; phone (770) 864-9040. Review 9:30 a.m.

2004 FORD FOCUS VIN:1FAHP38Z74W145161 929-568677, 9/28,10/5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 505 BUFORD DR STE B. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 Month, Day, Year: 09/17/2018 Time: 10:00 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VIN #: WVWRH63BX2P126604 929-568688, 9/28,10/5 Lawrenceville Safe Storage is having a yard sale, “Storage Style�. Come see what we have to offer. Each tenant will be having their own yard sale at their unit. There will be multiple units to shop at.

Friday and Saturday September 21st & 22nd from 9 to 5 both days. Make sure you come early before all the good stuff is gone. There will be a lot to choose from.

Come see.

201 New Hope Rd. Lawrenceville Ga, 30046 (770)963-8858 929-567168, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 920 CRIPPLE CREEK DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 Month, Day, Year: 09/24/2018 Time: 3:45 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 2014 BMW 328I/WBA3C1C50EK108094 929-568713, 9/28,10/5

42. 1994 Ford Ranger 1FTCR10AXRUD49321 43. 2015 Dodge Dart 1C3CDFAA8FD223971 44. 2002 BMW 325CI WBABS33452JY59811 45. Utility Trailer 276H001273 46. 1995 Utility Trailer T912184 47. 2003 Acura TL 19UUA56883A077840 48. 2007 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K479279081 929-567916, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 5170 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Month, Day, Year: 10/08/2018 Time: 12:00 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 2002 FORD PICK UP RANGER VIN #: 1FTZR45E72PA47982 929-567928, 9/21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE There will be sold at public outcry at: Location: 300 LEVELY AVENUE NORCROSS GA 30071 Month, Day, Year: 10/08/2018 Time: 12:00 PM The following vehicle, declared abandoned and foreclosure vehicles pursuant to OCGA Section 40-11-5, as follows: Year, Make, Model: 2007 DODGE RAM TRUCK VIN #: 3D7ML48AX7G786902 929-567930, 9/21,28 PUBLIC AUCTION Notice of Abandonment and Sale in accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-11 the following vehicles have been declared abandoned and will be sold at Public Action to the highest and best bidder for cash only.

The auction will be held on OCTOBER 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., 880 CRIPPLE CREEK DR, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043, phone (678) 8096531. Review 9:30 a.m.

1991 BMW M3 VIN:WBSAK031XMAE34411 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE VIN:WP1AC29PX4LA93183 929-568679, , 9/28,10/5

MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 Brogdon Rd. Suwanee, Ga 30024 770-263-8483 Saturday, September 29th 2018 @ 1:00pm 2000 Acura 3.2TL 19UUA5666YA054711 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZS52F45F250984 2001 Chevrolet Blazer 1GNCS13W512211026 2007 Chevrolet Aveo KL1TD56607B173694 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2G1WM15KX69273923 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1GNDS13S732124300 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF55K049236815 2005 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E759326933 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 3GCEC16R3TG117841 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 1GNDV23L76D218725 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNEC13R2WJ369594 2005 Chrysler Crossfire 1C3AN65L15X027920 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 2D8HN54P38R102209 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 1D7HA18N63S324297 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 1D4GP24R55B187443 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMRU1567YLA51418 2010 Ford Focus 1FAHP3GN2AW252922 2000 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62X6YUB83638 2003 Ford Explorer 1FMZU62KX3UA23744 1999 Ford Expedition 1FMRU17LXXLC33924 2003 Ford Expedition 1FMPU18L33LA34360 2000 Ford Expedition 1FMPU18L9YLA14704 2006 Ford F150 1FTRF12226NB45756 2006 Ford Fusion 3FAHP081X6R106031 2013 Ford Focus 1FADP3F27DL217630 2000 Ford Excursion 1FMNU42S3YEA28840 2003 Honda Accord 1HGCM66523A061793 2003 Infiniti G35 JNKCV51E63M325348 2012 Nissan Altima 1N4AL2APXCN481245 2001 Nissan Maxima JN1CA31D11T814643 2006 Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D16L529624 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WR524741132121 1999 Toyota Camry 4T1BF28K2XU083258 2006 Volkswagen Passat WVWAK73C36P046953 929-566472, 9/14,21,28

Event/Advertising Sales Associate Lawrenceville based events company looking for a sales associate who will be responsible for selling vendor booths and sponsorships for several public events/expos within Gwinnett County and Georgia, plus additional digital and print advertising. Part-time or full-time available.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

MONROE, GA 30656 301 DOUBLE SPRINGS RD SW

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 ETCHISON RD

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

Send Resume with Cover Letter to: Events @scompapers.com

FULL TIME Accountant. Required Master of Business Administration in accounting or finance related field. Duties include examining and analyzing accounting records, preparing tax reports, etc.

Mail resume to “C1, LLC� at 3175 Satellite Blvd, Ste. 325, Duluth, GA 30096.

TEACHERS WANTED Gwinnett County School System Positions available throughout Gwinnett County

REDUCED 4BR/3BA 2 Story situated on a private 2 acre lot with road frontage on 2 streets.

Master on main, 3BR’s up, full finished basement. $329,900 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

Competitive Salary With Great Benefits!

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Great Pay Starting At Over $15 Per Hour • Great Benefits Package • Part Time Only 30 Hours Per Week CDL License required and We Will Pay For Your Training For more info: school-jobs.net Apply at

gwinnett.k12. ga.us/employ ment NOW HIRING

Are you tired of working as a Temporary Employee?

Are you tired of not getting regular pay raises for your performance?

Do you want benefits, including medical insurance for you and your family?

If so, then Cottrell, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of car-hauling equipment wants you. Cottrell is increasing our production level and will need approximately 100 new employees.

Cottrell does not use Temporary Employment Agencies. You will be hired as a fulltime employee. After 90 days, you will be eligible to purchase medical insurance and other benefits.

After you have worked at Cottrell for 5 years, you pay nothing for your medical/dental insurance, Cottrell pays 100% of your insurance premium.

Once you get hired, you are eligible for a $0.25 per hour pay raise every 30 – 45 days until you reach the top of your pay scale. If you are interested, we are currently taking applications for the following positions: •Mig Welder •Aluminum Welder •CNC Machinist •Painters •Sand Blasters •Robot Operators •Hydraulic Installers •CNC Brake Operators •CNC Saw Operators •Industrial Maintenance Technicians •Warehouse Inspectors Please apply in person at Cottrell, Inc., 2125 Candler Road, Gainesville, GA 30507, email your resume to jobapps@ cottrelltrailers.com or apply on-line at our website, www.

Cottrelltrailers.com and click the “Join Our Team� link.

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

SERVICES MAKE OFFER! Beautiful 2.68 Acre Wooded Tract of Land.

200 feet of road frontage.

Not divisible.

Per planning and development mobile homes are permitted.

No metal type storage container structures are not permitted on parcel. $59,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com MONROE, GA 30656 1155 JIM DAWS RD.

Work For One Of The BEST School Systems In Georgia Voted In Top “200 Forbes Best Employers�

For More Info:

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

Apply at

gwinnett.k12. ga.us/employ ment SUPPORT ENGINEER Seeking experienced Support Engineer.

Requires Master Degree + 12 months exp. Position located in Atlanta, GA. If interested, send this ad + resume to Talend Inc., Attn: K. Bussing, 800 Bridge Parkway #200, Redwood City, CA 94065. Ref: Job VM.

WELDING SCHOOL

Are you interested in a career change?

Enroll now in Cottrell’s Welding school.

We will teach you everything you need to know to forge a successful career in welding.

The paid training will last two weeks, four hours each day. At the end of the course if you show aptitude, good safety practices, and good attendance and can pass a welding test, you will be offered a full time position at Cottrell. After 90 days of employment, all benefits will be available to you.

Please apply in person at Cottrell, Inc., 2125 Candler Road, Gainesville, GA 30507, email your resume to jobapps@ cottrelltrailers.com or apply on-line at our website, www.

Cottrelltrailers.com and click the “Join Our Team� link.

HOUSES FOR SALE LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046 1131 APPIAN WAY

RENOVATED RANCH! 3BR/2BA Renovated Ranch with soaring ceilings in great room and breakfast area.

New flooring, new toilets, new kitchen appliances, new kitchen sink and fresh paint. Master has private covered porch.

EHO - $175,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

NEWTON/COVINGTON OWN A GREAT 3BR/2BA HOME In The Best Neighborhood In Covington for $159,800 with

OWNER FINANCING! We accept selfemployed with good income, and folks who don’t have stellar credit, but after tax earnings of at least $4500.

HOUSE IS like NEW: new roof, new pex plumbing, new flooring, new A/C, new tub/ shower combination and fresh paint inside and out. You can’t ask for more! Combine that with a neighborhood where folks look out for each other and you’ve got the perfect place to raise a family. With strong income and as little as $7,990 down, It Can Be Yours!

706-623-3882 APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR SALE

SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 BIRD LANE

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

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

Water, gas, and electric available.

No disclosure.

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

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

COVINGTON, GA 30014 1750 Georgia Highway 138

WALNUT GROVE AREA 11.57 ACRES Of Land with +/-411 Feet of Road Frontage On Busy Highway 138.

Sewer is available to this property.

Suitable for grocery store or any type business. $2,250,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

• Shrub Removal • Bobcat Work • Dump Truck Work

• Grass Planting • Gutters • Storm Drains • Pressure Washing

• Painting • Roofing Repairs • Wood Repairs • Deck Staining • Boxing • Driveway Repairs • Help With Moving 7 DAYS A WEEK

Free Estimates Senior Citizen Discount - Insured 20 Years Experience

1-706-201-6514 (Local Number)

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BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY

LARGE LOTS 770-513-3151

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$175,500

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

* Lawns starting at $30

RENT STARTING AT $100/WEEK

1002 Ivydale Circle, Lawrenceville, 30045 2 Beds 2-1/2 Baths 1724 Sq ft.

Seller will contribute $3000 to your closing & provide 1 year Home Warranty! Call or text Zelda with Solid Source Realty today to schedule a showing (229) 894-5045 or (770) 475-1130 x. 2036

770-962-2071 Credit Cards Accepted!

BRIAN’S TREE & HANDYMAN SERVICES • Total Tree Removal • Plant Trees/Shrubs

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PROSPECT CREEK Community Yard Sale will be held

Friday & Saturday, SEPT. 28 & 29, 7-3 Located at the corner of Prospect Creek Rd. and Prospect Church Rd. Rain Date Oct. 5 & 6 SNELLVILLE - 30039

TROTTER’S RIDGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE Located off of Ross Rd. SEPT. 29 & OCT. 6, 9AM-4PM Homes Participating Will Have A Balloon Tied To The Mailbox TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE MONROE, GA 30655 710 HARRIS STREET

LAWRENCEVILLE

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

Various uses for this property.

Property is serviced by public sewer.

Great development potential, or can be used as daycare, church and Many Other Uses. $575,000 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HOUSES FOR RENT GWINNETT/ SNELLVILLE 4BR/2.5BA 2 fplcs., very spacious master BR, breakfast nook, 2 car garage, $1,700 mo.

860-869-4425

ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

HUGE TOOL SALE Sat., 10/6, 8:30-?

GWINNETT, LAWRENCEVILLE:

EAA 690 690 Airport Rd.

HOUSEMATE-Extra Large Room & closet, micro kit, lounge/dining area. $385 mo. Call Sandy, 678-848-8872 COMMERCIAL RENTALS LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

4611 LAWRENCEVILLE RD

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

2 Parking Spaces.

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

Chapter Hangar #1 Hand Tools & Equipment Huge Selection of Hand Tools: Wrenches, sockets, and ratchets, pneumatic tools and supplies, extension cords, screwdrivers, bits and drills, and MUCH MORE! Also a table saw and portable compressor, and MORE!

VEHICLES 2 CARS FOR SALE! MOVING MUST SELL! 2005 Cadillac Deville, 65,000 mi. $3,950 FIRM & 2009 Chevy Aveo, 114,000 mi., $2,300 FIRM 770-676-9931

TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 2001, AC, power pkg., good mechanical cond., good int., good tires, fair external body, 183K mi. $1200. 770-482-1984

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weekend entertainment FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

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1. Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Co. 2. Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos, CEO and CCO of Netflix 3. Brian Roberts and Steve Burke, CEO Comcast and CEO NBCUniversal 4. John Stankey, CEO Warner Media 5. Shari Redstone, President National Amusements 6. Kevin Feige, President Marvel

Oct. 6 Public Safety Festival — Gwinnett’s police and fire departments team up for an event that will feature emergency vehicles for kids to check out as well as other demonstrations. Held at Coolray Field, more information can be found at gwinnettcounty.com.

Studios 7. Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios 8. Peter Rice, President, 21st Century Fox 9. Cindy Holland, Lisa Nishimura and Scott Stuber, Netflix content and programming 10. Ariel Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell, CEO and Executive Chairman of Endeavor

Carnival Rides, Games & Inflatables

Oct. 6 Duluth Beer and Wine Festival — The event, held on the Duluth Town Green, runs from noon to 5 p.m. and will include more than 75 craft beers and more than 25 wines. Cost is $25 to $55. For more information, visit duluthga.net.

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Oct. 6-7 Elisha Winn Fair — Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, the fair showcases the historical landmark, which is the birthplace of Gwinnett County’s government. For more information, visit gwinnetths.org/winnfair.html.

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“Suwanee’s Got Talent” Andy Velo in Concert (7pm-9pm) $20 Entry Fee, $250 Cash Prize to Winners!

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Masti: Fun Indian Street Eats 9700 Medlock Bridge Road Johns Creek www.mastiatlanta.com 678-395-4739

Masti’s Thali, or home-style family meal, allows guests an opportunity to enjoy different flavors at lunch ($9.99) or dinner ($16.99).

Thali comes with a sample of curries and sauces like yogurtbased raita sauce along with naan and papad, or crispy bread.

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Open Since: July 24 Owner: Ricky Walia Manager: Kunnan Pillai Location: Masti is located in the Medlock Crossing Shopping Center at the corner of Medlock Bridge Road and State Bridge Road. The restaurant is in the 100 block of suites near Twisted Taco.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Fridays, noon to 11 p.m.

Saturdays, noon to 10 p.m.

Sundays. Closed Mondays.

Atmosphere: “Masti” means fun in Hindi, and that is reflective of the restaurant’s artwork and furnishings. The wooden tables and booths are set in an airy dining area against red brick walls to one side and large windows on the other side letting in natural light. A row of booths with multicolored upholstery separates the bar area from the dining area with plenty of room to hang out. Outdoor seating is available on the patio. Masti is designed for fun and to enjoy good company with good food.

Masti offers Johns Creek a casual — yes, fun — new spot for eating Indian street food, or “street eats,” as Pillai describes the dishes.

Pillai said Masti is very different from other Indian restaurants in that it is inspired by dishes prepared roadside by street vendors in India.

A lot is going on when eating street food in New Delhi, Mumbai, Gujrat or Punjab. First, there are the sights and sounds of vendors preparing your food the moment you order it, and then there is the smell of spices and ingredients as they cook in a pot or grill. It’s easy to eat, Pillai said.

“In Atlanta, most of the

ON THE MENU Delhi-Chinatown Hakka Noodles: A mixture of Indian and Chinese spices with Hakka noodles. Served with either paneer, chicken or vegetables, $12.99.

Shaam Savera: Spinach dumplings filled with Indian cheeses and spices and simmering in Masti’s special tomato cream sauce, $15.

Haryali Paneer Tikka: A starter item that is cottage cheese marinated in mint chutney, cilantro, methi, spinach leaves and coriander, then grilled, $12.99.

restaurants have traditional Indian food, and nobody has that much street eats,” he said. “Street eats are spicy, tangy small bites that you can get in the streets but not in the restaurants. It’s a way to experience India in its food.”

The Masti concept was developed by Walia, who grew up working with his father, Jay Walia, as they ran the family business, Cafe Bombay in Atlanta. Ricky Walia traveled to the big cities of India to find real street food as he developed the concept for his new restaurant. From those streetside visits grew Masti’s menu, which offers small and large plates.

The menu offers “street eats” dishes like Momo dumplings (vegetarian or chicken) and Pao Bhali, simple grilled vegetables cooked with Desi Ghee (butter) and served with toasted buns. Other sections offer Dosa, crepes served with chutney and either lamb, chicken or vegetables, and traditional entrees like biryani, chole and lentil dishes Dal Terkewali and Dal Makhana.

The Paneer Sliders are an Indian take on an American casual dining favorite. The vegetarian sliders have grated and spiced paneer bhurji, or Indian cheese, served with onions, tomatoes and Masti’s house sauce.

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Masti also has Indianstyle beverages, like the very sweet, yogurt-based Mango Lassi and a tart yet refreshing Nimbu Pani lemonade.

Pillai said Masti wants people to have a relaxed and colorful setting in which to enjoy each other whether you’re an expat jonesing for the food from home or someone looking to try something new.

“I want to give the concept that people know what we are giving here and know how beautiful we are making it, how juicy it is and how we are balancing the spices and everything together,” Pillai said. “When it comes to your tongue, it gives you an awesome taste, and you will love it.”

Menu: A traditional Thali, or home-style family meal, allows guests an opportunity to enjoy a multitude of flavors at lunch

Masti means “fun” in Hindi. The restaurant’s menu is inspired by Indian street food.

($9.99) or dinner ($16.99).

Thali comes with a sample of different curries and sauces like raita (yogurtbased sauce), along with papad (crispy bread), salad and naan bread.

Masti also takes cues from the creativity of the Indian street vendors by delivering a different take on traditional meals like kabab dogs — kabab chicken

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served on a toasted hot dog bun and topped with relished onions, sauteed bell peppers, cheese and house sauce.

Their Utthapam Tacos turns traditional south Indian pancakes and present them folded around Paneer Bhurji cheese, rice and vegetables (the vegetarian Paneer tacos, two for $9.99) or grilled butter chicken

with rice and creamy tomato curry (butter chicken tacos, two for $9.99).

Something you might not know: Masti has an offthe-menu dish called Palak Chaat, crispy-fried baby spinach coated with extrathin chickpea flour batter and served with yogurt and tamarind sauces garnished with red onion, tomatoes and cilantro.

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Left, Ethan Wynn, right, and Emelia Downs, left, spin through the air while on a ride at a previous Duluth Fall Festival. Middle top, fresh corn dogs are ready for eating. Middle bottom, cups and mugs sit on a shelf at Nelson Studio for the Arts LLC’s booth. Right, attendees gather on the Duluth Town Green for a concert. (File Photos)

‘A community-run festival’

Duluth Fall Festival back again with food, fun and vendors

BY ISABEL HUGHES

the public works people. It takes about 400 volunteers What: 36th annual to put on this festival.”

Duluth Fall Festival Huntzinger said the Where: Downtown DuLooking out a window event is so successful luth; Duluth Town Green from Duluth City Hall because it’s put on for the When: Saturday and on Wednesday morning, community by the comSunday, though the fesCrystal Huntzinger smiled munity. tival’s carnival is open as she eyed workers setting “We go to the Southeast this evening from 6 to 10 p.m. up amusement rides next Festivals and Events AssoCost: Free, though to the city’s Town Green. ciation’s annual conference food, carnival rides and “Looking across street and they say, ‘How do you other items vary in price right now, the carnival is do this?’” Huntzinger said. almost set up,” Huntz“It’s because we do social inger said. “The kids love things as (volunteers) Buford resident Whitney Simone helps her son, Sebasthat, while (adults) have a 1983. as well as the meetings tian, play a fishing game at the Duluth Fall Festival last “It’s gotten larger and variety of booths to (shop about the festival. The first year. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans) from). We’re really excited larger every year,” she Thursday of each month, said. “I think the first year, inspired by fashion crazes city planned yet another for (the fall festival) this we go out to dinner to just we made $300 or so; now year; I think we’re ready from the past and residents festival, though by the time visit with each other and it’s so big that we have 50 donned such clothes, with plans had been finalized, for it.” have fun. We also have a This weekend, the 36th committees and each has at the men growing beards it had turned into a fall Christmas party every year annual Duluth Fall Festival least one chair.” specifically for the event. festival — and it stuck.

— it’s a great network of is back, promising food, Though the Duluth Fall More than a decade “I think the most unique people, and it’s very much fun, crafts and music for Festival officially began in later, in 1976, the city held thing about the Fall a community-run festival.” all ages.

1983, the city’s first festianother spring festival, this Festival is that it’s comThe festival, which runs With the festival expect- val was held in the spring one celebrating the centen- pletely run by volunteers,” Saturday and Sunday, ed to draw about 80,000 of 1962. nial of Duluth’s charter Huntzinger said. “The city kicks off with a parade people this year, HuntzA five-week celebraand the nation’s bicentenco-sponsors it and donates through downtown at 10 inger said it’s come a long tion of the founding of nial. use of the Town Green, but a.m. Saturday. way since its inception in the town, the event was Eight years later, the the festival hires and pays Following the parade, an isabel.hughes @gwinnettdailypost.com

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opening ceremony will be held at the Festival Center Amphitheater, where the Parade Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshal — George Rogers and Barbara Howard, respectively — as well as other local dignitaries, will be honored.

Then, for the rest of the two-day event, various entertainment acts will take center stage, along with the Parsons Alley stage.

The music and entertainment comes in addition to the arts and craft vendors, food options and other family-friendly opportunities, Huntzinger said.

“The festival has everything from kids stuff to things for teenagers — it’s a lot of fun,” she said.

“We’re just really excited and hoping the weather will stay nice.”

For more information about this year’s event, visit duluthfallfestival.org.

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“Craig got his start on stage at New Dawn last Christmas as the lead in ‘The Christmas Awakening,’” Wells said. “Even as a new actor, he shows natural depth and character development. Poe is as infamous as his stories, and I knew he would be the hardest character to cast. Craig dove into research on Poe’s history and even mannerisms. He really embodies the character, yet he still gives Poe his own spin and identity.”

Another constant character and a narrator of sorts is The Raven, performed by Justin Harris.

“Justin is doing a wonderful job in building a presence and story to an otherwise voiceless character,” Wells said. “It is an extremely active role primarily conveyed through body language. Justin is fearless, even leaping through windows.”

“I want the audience to equally gasp and laugh,” Wells said. “Whether you are familiar with Poe’s works or have never read or heard them before, I can promise that you will find something surprising and new to get you into the perfect Halloween spirit. As with any theatre production, the audience is welcome to ‘dress for the show.’ If a theatre-goer feels that they

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For more information about “Poe: Dreams of Madness” and other New Dawn Theatre productions, visit the website at www.newdawntheatercompany.com.

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“Halloween is the holiday of theatre people with its endless costumes and characters to play,” New Dawn Theatre director Darci Wells said. “Our ‘Poe: Dreams of Madness’ production fits in perfectly with what we wanted to do for the season.”

Based on many of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous short stories, the play utilizes the talents of 12 actors, 10 who perform multiple roles.

The show will run the weekends of Oct. 12, 14, 19 to 21 and 26 to 28. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. Curtain time for Sunday is at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and under and 51 and over. All other tickets are $18.

New Dawn Theatre is located at 3650 Satellite Boulevard in Duluth. For tickets, call 678-887-5015.

The play was written by Allyssa Hynes and won an award in 2018 from the play writing contest “Pioneer Drama.” It opens with Poe in his bedchambers around midnight. He is working on his famous poem, “The Raven.” One by one, many of his other stories come to life on the stage.

The play showcases such short stories as “The TellTale Heart,” “Masque of the Red Death,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “Fall of the House of Usher” and, of course, “The Raven,” among others, Wells said.

“It is certainly a jampacked show of his most murderous works,” she said.

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City of Norcross to unveil new sculptures Sunday

BY TREVOR MCNABOE trevor.mcnaboe @gwinnettdailypost.com

Downtown Norcross is getting a face-lift with The Norcross Public Arts Commission unveiling two pieces of art during a ceremony this weekend.

The “Eastern Continental Divide” sculpture and “Greetings from Norcross” wall mural are scheduled to be unveiled at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Each piece of art has a distinct representation for the city of Norcross.

Officials hope it conveys a sense of pride among Norcross residents.

The “Eastern Continental Divide” sculpture will be located in Thrasher Park and was designed by artist Jennifer Freeman.

The artwork has a mosaic design with two intertwining streams conveying the action of flowing water to the east and west, representing the effects of the Eastern Continental Divide. The unique sculpture stands to commemorate the historical

The “Greetings from Norcross” mural is located on the side of Atomic Wash and Paizano’s Italian Restaurant along Wingo Street. (Special Photos)

significance of the Eastern Continental Divide to the city of Norcross, the city said in a press release.

The “Greetings from Norcross” mural is designed by Atomic Wash, a Norcross-based digital marketing and branding agency.

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of an Americana travel postcard, and will cover the large red brick wall of the building the agency shares with Paizano’s Italian Restaurant, along Wingo Street and facing the railroad tracks.

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BY VENUE — ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AURORA THEATRE 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com • Ongoing: Aurora Comedy Nights • Ongoing: Children’s Playhouse • Ongoing: Lawrenceville Ghost Tours • Through Oct. 20: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow • Through Oct. 21: Be Here Now • Sept. 29: Folksongs for the Family • Oct. 5-6: Suite Buddies Stand-Up Comedy Tour • Oct. 6: Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook • Oct. 13: Halloween Magic Show • Oct. 20: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow • Oct. 26-27: Hank Denson • Oct. 29: Festival del Dia de los Muertos HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 300, Duluth 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org • Through Oct. 20: Hudgens Prize Opening Event: “…and a whole lotta mercy” INFINITE ENERGY THEATER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter.com • Oct. 7: Navarsa Natabhamini — Kuchipudi Dance Drama • Oct. 13-14: Peter Pan • Oct. 20: Rasrang • Oct. 27: Nate Bargatze

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T H E 21 s t A N N UA L

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For the past 20 years, Motul Petit Le Mans has been THE sporting event in the southeast to experience. With four days’ worth of on-track battles, culminating in the 10-hour IMSA WeatherTech Championship finale showdown on Saturday, October 13th, the action is nonstop. Once you add in the heated manufacturer and team rivalries, kid’s zone, vendors, food trucks, displays, car corrals, camping, Patrón bar, grid walk, autograph sessions and so much more, this event has it all, and at familyfriendly prices, too!

The Daytona Prototype internationals (DPi) debuted last year to much fanfare and acclaim, with a slew of new auto manufacturers and teams joining the ranks to put their machines to the ultimate test. This year, all three classes of competition will battle for the top spot on the podium and the overall seasonlong championship after 10 hours of grueling, wheel-to-wheel racing. The technology on board these race cars is jaw-dropping and seeing it in action is a thrill like no other.

The access for fans at Motul Petit Le Mans is unparalleled, as any ticketholder can step right up to their favorite team and driver for an autograph during the autograph session or can catch them at

any point during race week in the open paddock. The pre-race grid also opens on both Friday and Saturday for all fans to wish their favorite drivers good luck before they take the green flag.

The newly-paved Fan Zone is a great place to retreat to and grab a bite to eat, a cold drink or a souvenir to take home.

With interactive displays, entertainment and memorabilia also available to browse, the Fan Zone is just another reason why Motul Petit Le Mans offers something for everyone.

Families can also check out the Kid’s Zone out on Spectator Hill, which is one of the greatest vistas around the circuit. Parents can let their kids loose on inflatables and relax with the picturesque Road Atlanta esses framing one of the most well-known series of curves in all of racing. Best of all, children 12 and under enter the event for free with a paid adult.

The 21st Annual Motul Petit Le Mans truly offers something for everyone, from the die-hard IMSA fan to the casual spectator who just wants to have a good time with friends. The amount of things to see and do are endless, and the on-track action at Motul Petit Le Mans is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

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Christian hip-hop artist TobyMac is coming to Duluth’s Infinite Energy Arena as part of his 34stop “HITS DEEP Tour” in February 2019.

A seven-time Grammy winning artist, TobyMac will be accompanied by Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Ryan Stevenson, We Are Messengers and Aaron Cole.

The “HITS DEEP Tour” will feature songs such as “I just need U.” and “Everything.” from his new album “The Elements.”

In addition to the Feb. 16 show in Duluth, TobyMac will visit venues in Charlotte, Nashville, Philadephia and Tampa.

TobyMac is coming off a 2018 tour that sold out 18 locations and was named the highest grossing Christian tour for the year.

TobyMac is coming to Duluth’s Infinite Energy Arena on Feb. 16 as part of his “HITS DEEP Tour.” (Special Photo)

The 52-year-old artist has achieved gold status on all six of his studio projects, including his most recent album “This is Not a Test” reaching number four on the Billboard 200.

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INFINITE ENERGY ARENA 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergy center.com • Oct. 9: Romeo Santos • Oct. 11: Korean American Friendship Concert • Oct. 15: 2018 Christmas Cantata

EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN 4055 Stonecypher Road, Suwanee 678-858-5363 www.everettsmusicbarn.net • Sept. 29: Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass • Oct. 6: Fall Festival

RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY 3116 Main St., Duluth 678-957-7283 www.eddieowen presents.com • Sept. 29: Jennifer Knapp • Oct. 4: Sugato Nag • Oct. 5: Iris DeMent • Oct. 6: Jacob Harshman

SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford 770-945-6762 bufordcommunitycenter.com • Oct. 6: Cornell Gunter’s Coasters • Oct. 18: Too Marvelous For Words: A Tribute to Nat King Cole starring Keith David THE BOWL @ SUGAR HILL 5039 W. Broad St., Sugar Hill 770-945-6716 www.thebowlatsugarhill.com • Sept. 29: Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band • Oct. 13: Head Games: A Tribute to Foreigner • Oct. 26: Don Felder

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Night-school students, clockwise from lower left, Mackenzie (Rob Riggle), Teddy Walker (Kevin Hart), Mila (Anne Winters), Jaylen (Romany Malco), Luis (Al Madrigal) and Theresa (Mary Lynn Rajskub) try to repair their lives in “Night School,” the new comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee (“Girls Trip”) that follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes in the long-shot chance they’ll pass the GED exam. (Special Photos: Universal)

‘Night School’ scrapes the bottom of the barrel Night School (PG-13) 1 out of 4 stars HHHH

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It should be pointed out clearly from the start: Many people will find this movie to be extremely funny.

Nary a minute passed when the audience at the preview screening wasn’t howling with laughter. Whether it be the bathroom variety (passing gas), bodily function (projectile vomiting, loose pubic hair), making light of people with learning disabilities, the multiple uses of the N-word, Christian bashing, unwed teen pregnancy or comparing the president’s skin pigment to Cheetos, “Night School” scrapes the bottom of the barrel at every turn while targeting and squarely hitting the lowest possible common denominator.

To be completely fair to director Malcolm D. Lee (“Girls Trip,” “The Best Man” franchise), leading man/co-producer Kevin Hart and his five (five?!) other co-writers, they took not only the path of least resistance, but also wisely pegged their target audience by going as broad as humanly possible.

Not a single second of

example) — Hart is lowrent Eddie Murphy (and even lower-rent Richard Pryor) who recently (along with Haddish) halfheartedly and unconvincingly slammed President Trump during the televised, record-low-rated VMA awards ceremony.

Having carved out a specific and easy-to-peddle niche, Hart is eminently easy to watch, and painting him as an underdog in anything is a smart and easily recyclable marketing move.

Teddy is the metaphorical “ugly step-sister” of a brainy twin girl who is fawned over by a coddling Tiffany Haddish stars as night-school teacher Carrie and Kevin Hart stars as her stu- mother (Loretta Devine) yet spoken to with cold, dent Teddy Walker in “Night School.” stark reality by his no“Night School” gets close bombs and perhaps some via Skype from a prison BS father (Keith David, to subtlety or nuance, cheap, fleeting nudity. library. delivering two of the films’ which is good, as the dePinching from many but Tiffany Haddish as only three authentic bits of sired demographic doesn’t mostly “Back to School,” teacher Carrie is almost reality). After doing somewant anything resembling “The Breakfast Club” and able to escape compartthing incredibly stupid at thought-provoking or chal- the awkward Francis Ford mentalization, as is Hart his workplace in an effort lenging. They wish instead Coppola/Robin Williams as Teddy, a streetwise high to impress his girlfriend, for instant gratification, and misfire “Jack,” “Night school drop-out with the Teddy is left jobless but that’s exactly what they School” populates its gift of gab, pretending to could get another gig pedget. Considering the base principal cast with mostly be someone he isn’t, and dling possibly fraudulent quality of the material, the overdrawn, cookie-cutter dating an accomplished and stock futures via a connectfilmmakers’ only mistake types. There’s a rebellious classy woman who is WAY ed childhood chum — but was in not making it an white teen girl; a dim-bulb out of his league. he’ll first need a GED. even-bawdier, hard “R”older white woman; a A diminutive former The kind of guy who rated affair. Hart’s core fan clueless, blue collar white stand-up performer with likes to cut corners and base (mostly urban adults) man; the angry, “F” bomb exactly two calling cards buy favors in the face of and his admittedly talented black guy; a Latino with a (a high-pitched squeal and any real challenges, Teddy supporting cast would love speech impediment; and a a pained, bug-eyed facial makes the big mistake of it even more had it been former gang-banger inmate expression — see the doing so with Carrie, (in strewn with multiple “F” who “attends” the class movie poster for a perfect a fresh sliver of authentic-

ity) an underpaid specialeducation teacher who does her job because she is committed to improving lives. This is only temporary, however, as Carrie attempts to “teach” Teddy via beating him up in a boxing cage and later serving him and the rest of her class alcohol on school grounds while on the clock.

The bounds of believability are well stretched, but again, none of that makes a lick of difference here. It’s all rooted in sight gags, overlong set pieces (one during an after-hours illegal school break-in and life-threatening assault is especially tedious), yet never once is the comic factor sacrificed. “Night School” all but prods the viewer to laugh, however absurd the situation.

The (not so great) secret to winning comedy is not the pushing of outlandish situations but instead taking the same approach to the run-of-the-mill and ordinary. If you decide to waste your time and money on this turkey, you will also be afforded a chance to play the Atlanta version of “Where’s Waldo,” as the movie is set in and was entirely shot in the metro area.

Proceed at your own peril.

(Universal)

‘Children Act’ proves to be one joyless soap opera The Children Act (R) 2 out of 4 stars HHHH

By Michael clark Movie Critic

With just as many hits (“Atonement,” “The Cement Garden”) as misses (“The Good Son,” “On Chesil Beach”), British novelist Ian McEwan all too often makes the mistake of adapting his own books into screenplays. While it’s obvious no one knows the subject matter of a work of fiction better than its creator, this same person usually isn’t the best choice to distill it down for another medium, and such is the case with “The Children Act.” Drawing inspiration from a 1989 act of Parliament, the main (make that first) plot of the novel and the movie is gripping, contentious and guaranteed to divide audiences along political and religious lines. For the first half hour of its 105 minutes, “The Children Act” broaches its subject with proper emotional detachment while raising moral

and ethical quandaries, and then, without rhyme or reason, it transforms itself into a laughably inane, joyless soap opera.

Judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) specializes in family law and her latest case is a head-spinner.

A local hospital is suing the parents of Adam (Fionn Whitehead), a teen three months shy of his 18th birthday and still legally a minor. Said parents are practicing Jehovah’s Witnesses, and it is against their beliefs to allow blood from one person to enter another, which is problematic here, as Adam can be saved with a simple blood transfusion.

With compelling arguments from both sides, Fiona takes it upon herself to visit Adam in the hospital to see if he shares his parents’ faith, which he does.

She tells him he’ll die without the transfusion, but he will not disobey his parents and tells her he’s prepared to go. Regardless, Fiona sides with the hospital, the transfusion takes place and Adam makes an immediate recovery.

You might think you’ve

if you wish to call them that — are the next moves by the cold-fish Jack and the fragile puppy dog Adam. Will one have his affair? Will the other turn into a stalker?

The answers to these and other boring, pointless questions are eventually answered, but by the time the final credits start, you might have lost interest.

With a resume filled Fionn Whitehead, left, stars as Adam Henry and Emma Thompson stars as Fiona Maye mostly with high-end British TV mini-series, director in “The Children Act.” (Special Photo: A24) Richard Eyre could have made this quite interestbeen given too much plot, a divorce but does plan that Fiona is the one for ing if he’d hired another and in most instances you’d on having an affair. There him even though she’s old screenwriter and made the probably be right, but the might be some folks out enough to be his grandfilm as a black comedy, or court case was mere winthere — those involved in mother. at least something with flair dow dressing for the second open marriages — who With these two mindand wit. In the 2000s, Eyre and third plots. Probably would find nothing wrong blowing events going churned out three straight playing out far better in or odd about Jack’s statedown at the same time, the written word form, the rement, but most rational normally unflappable Fiona winners (“Iris,” “Stage Beauty” and the thoroughly mainder of the movie finds people, Fiona among them, starts to slowly become twisted “Notes on a ScanFiona at the center of two would take this news with a nervous wreck, somedal”), and “The Children very awkward romantic en- shock and disbelief. thing Thompson handles Act” had the potential to be tanglements — one bad, the Going from weird to with considerable brevity an acerbic guilty pleasure other kind of skin-crawling. weirder, before she can and finesse. There are no but instead turned in a veriFiona’s American gather her bearings after meltdowns, no histrionics, table snooze fest. professor husband Jack Jack’s shocking proclamanot even a single tear. The Unless you’re a total (Thompson’s “Beauty and tion, Fiona discovers she only thing in her life that the Beast” co-star Stanley has become Adam’s love provides her with any joy is Emma Thompson die-hard Tucci), is fed up with her interest. Because she defied music (she’s a pianist), and — the woman has never given a bad performance, workaholic schedule and his parents and made the her preparation for an antheir lack of intimacy and grievous mistake of singnual recital keeps her some- even in other bad films — don’t waste your time. ever so calmly informs her ing a song with him during what grounded and sane.

(A24) that he doesn’t really want the hospital visit, he feels The only “mysteries” —

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COLD HARMONY Kolka, voiced by Gina Rodriguez; Gwangi, voiced by LeBron James; Thorp, voiced by Jimmy Tatro; Meechee, voiced by Zendaya; Percy, voiced by James Corden; Migo, voiced by Channing Tatum; Stonekeeper, voiced by Common; and Dorgle, voiced by Danny DeVito, star in “Smallfoot.” (Special Photo: Warner Bros.)

Yetis, humans find common ground in ‘Smallfoot’ Smallfoot (PG) ★★★★

BY JON GALLO Staff Correspondent

Migo and his fellow 18-foot hairy Yetis who live perched in the clouds atop the Himalayas have always believed they’ve ruled the land alone.

It’s a philosophy etched in stones that govern their society: Humans simply don’t exist.

It’s long been an indisputable fact.

No one exists below the snow-capped mountains — until Migo sees otherwise.

But that truth is questioned when Migo witnesses a plane crash in the family-friendly animated film “Smallfoot.”

Migo, voiced by Channing Tatum, lays eyes on a human. But the prob-

lem is no one truly believes him, even though his friends Meechee (Zendaya), Gwangi (LeBron James in his first animated film) and Kolka (Gina Rodriguez) are convinced humans really exist.

Migo’s claim that he saw a human, which in Yeti-speak is known as a “Smallfoot,” goes against society’s beliefs, including those of his father (Danny DeVito) and the Stonekeeper (Common), who refuse to believe they are wrong, even when presented evidence to the contrary.

But Migo’s adamant about what he saw — a human TV host named Percy Patterson (James Corden) who believes filming Yetis is the key to reviving his struggling animal show. But Migo’s branded a liar and banished from the only home he’s ever known.

Now, Migo’s mission is to reveal the truth — and expose Stonekeeper’s never-questioned laws — so he slides down the mountain and ventures into the unknown.

For Migo, being exiled couldn’t come at a worse time. He was preparing to take over one of the village’s most important jobs — being catapulted through the air into an enormous gong to make the sound that the community has long believed awakens the glowing snail that lights up the morning sky.

“Smallfoot,” which is based on the “Yeti Tracks” by “Despicable Me” creator Sergio Pablos, is written and directed by Karey Kirkpatrick (“Over the Hedge”) with the help of Jason Reisig, who was a supervising animator for the hit “Trolls.”

The movie is fun, but at its core is about humans and Yetis interacting and confronting each other and their prejudices to learn that there is more than enough room for them to find common ground.

Visually, the film is good, but not great. The winter setting is very similar to “Frozen,” and the characters could be ancestors to those in

Perplexing period-piece Colette (R) 2 1/2★★★★ out of 4 stars

BY MICHAEL CLARK Movie Critic

Oftentimes, movies aren’t judged by their overall quality but rather their ability to generate shock, tumult, heated debate, testy discussion, provocative analysis, question sexual mores and spark water-cooler chatter (think “Valley of the Dolls,” “Showgirls,” “Striptease,” “Pink Flamingos” or anything directed by Russ Myers). “Colette” does all of those things as well, but because it is also a European, fact-based, period-piece art film it (in theory) deserves to be looked at in a different, more respected and favorable light.

Born in 1873 in Burgundy, France, SidonieGabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) — later known only by her surname — lived what most would consider to be a sheltered early life. For reasons never explained, her unassuming parents are chummy with Henry Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West) — professionally referred to as “Willy” — a libertine who quite openly slapped his name on the literary works of others in his employ. Willy was able to do this because he

“The Lorax.” It wouldn’t be a cartoon movie if it wasn’t filled with physical comedy, which kids will enjoy much more than adults.

However, the movie never gets preachy as it tackles universal themes such as questioning authority, standing up for one’s beliefs and friendship.

“Smallfoot” picked the perfect weekend to be released, as it’s competing only against “Night School,” a PG-13-rated comedy starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. But here’s the big problem for “Smallfoot”: If it doesn’t do well in its opening weekend, then it could be in big trouble.

The first weekend of October is expected to be one of the biggest opening weekend of the year with Tom Hardy starring in “Venom,” the racial drama “The Hate U Give” and “A Star is Born,” which features Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and has generated Oscar buzz.

(Warner Bros.)

Choices made in biopic art film ‘Colette’ not entirely believable

gestion and implication might have fared better.

While it might seem like nitpicking, the filmmakers’ choice to present the story in English was a major mistake. These are nonfictional, Frenchborn and French-speaking characters who don’t use their native tongue with heavy British accents.

Adding to the confusion is showing Colette writing French in long-hand for what is easily 15 minutes of the almost two-hour running time (which feels much longer).

Although it would turn off many of Knightley and West’s fans, the target, Dominic West, left, stars as Willy and Keira Knightley as Colette in “Colette.” (Special U.S. English-speaking Photo: Robert Viglasky/Bleecker Street) audiences for this film (not to mention the rest of had an established, lucra- based only slightly on her mental health drama that the world) would actually tive brand name and could life under Willy’s name. delivered Julianne Moore prefer it to be in French pay (or maybe not pay) Quickly becoming the her only acting Oscar and with subtitles. This would starving writers a living most lucrative venture allowed Westmoreland the go far in lending the wage while requiring of Willy’s checkered opportunity to be known narrative the authenticity them to relinquish their career, the four Colettefor something other than it so sorely lacks. Even artistic credits. penned “Claudine” novels low-budget, low-return, someone with a rudiPartly out of boredom made the couple beyond LGBT-themed features mentary understanding and as an escape from her wealthy, but he spent (“The Fluffer,” “Gay Reof French will conclude provincial existence, Co- like a sailor on shore publicans”). there is much lost in the lette married Willy at the leave, and she, now used While “Colette” is a translation going on here. age of 20, moved to Paris to living the high-life, worthy follow-up to “Still As (mostly) good and immediately began continued the ruse. RecAlice” from an aesthetic as Knightley and West getting obvious signs that ognizing Willy would be level, it’s something of are, she plays a willing he was a lothario and an lost (read: broke) without a backslide, both on credoormat and he a loathunrepentant user. Halfway her, Colette leveraged her ative and narrative terms. some cad, and these are hoping and fool-heartedly talent to gain more social While the film has the not exactly two character thinking she could change freedoms, especially with glossy, high-end, “Mertypes that invite empahim, Colette stuck around multiple same-sex affairs. chant-Ivory” production thy or sympathy. Some just long enough for her Co-written by direcvalues art-house patrons would argue these are two to find her own voice as tor Wash Westmoreland, have come to expect, the people behaving as they an author and penned a his ex-husband, Richard storytelling is choppy, would have at the time series of what today could Glatzer, and Rebecca repetitive and relies too they lived, but again, it be labeled as “trashy Lenkiewicz, “Colette” much on soft-porn visuals is the absent poetry of beach paperback novels” follows “Still Alice,” the where innuendo, sugFrench that robs the story

of its believability. For the entire time, we are aware we’re watching a movie.

While likely not higher box office draws on this side of the pond, Marion Cotillard as Colette and Daniel Auetuil or Mathieu Almalric as Willy would have gone far in increasing the credibility factor for the rest of the global movie-going population (many of whom speak fluent French). It’s hard to gauge how well the movie will do domestically, but it’s probably a safe bet the European take will (again, in theory) be much higher, solely based on Colette’s ranking as the most successful female French novelist of all time.

For those who tend to leave with the start of the closing credits, it will well be worth the less-than-a-minute bit of your time to see photos of the people portrayed in the film along with the text laying out their fates after their movie’s story ended. But even then, not all of the facts are fully revealed.

“Colette” is a frustrating failure that will likely usher in an entire generation (or three) to Colette’s artistic achievements and shows why men like the slick Willy could get away with everything short of murder and would actually (at the time) be respected and admired for his lecherous behavior.

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NOW SHOWING Recently reviewed films now playing in metro area theaters. Ratings are out of 4 stars.

• “Lizzie” — 3 stars Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart star in this fictional recreation of the Borden family killings. Sevigny plays the title character, while Stewart plays the maid of the house. Their relationship intensifies as the family comes under immense stress due to threatening, anonymous letters. Director Craig William Macneill uses mostly quiet dialogue, a score and close-ups to set an on-edge mood as seemingly everyone has a motive for the murders. Filmed in Savannah, “Lizzie” is well worth the time if you are in the mood for a dark movie cloaked in mystery. — Alex Tostado • “The Predator” — 2 stars The on-again, off-again sci-fi franchise about alien hunters who track down and

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kill humans hits suburbia this time instead of the jungle — actual or urban — settings of previous installments. “The Predator” tries hard to invoke the best of its 1987, 1990 and 2010 forbears. But director Shane Black’s latest effort cheats constantly, making the heroes’ repeated survival of the title character’s attacks even more unbelievable than usual — even by the standards of this genre. There’s

fun to be had viewing this movie, thanks to an almostcharming half-a-Dirty Dozen of rogues providing humor. But this predator is nowhere near apex. — Khari J. Sampson • “BlacKkKlansman” — 3 1/2 stars Director Spike Lee delivers a great movie with a powerful message and humor inserted throughout at the right moments. John David Washington shines as Ron Stallworth, the first black police officer in Colorado Springs, Colo. Based on real events, Stallworth teams up with Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) and other fellow officers to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan. Topher Grace turns in a great performance as national Klan leader David Duke. The movie has a couple of slow parts, but the simultaneous investigation of local black activists provokes thought and parallels some present-day events.

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Born in Lilburn, GA, Executive Chef Mitch Hammond is a Georgia boy, raised in the Gwinnett County area.

He originally had ambition to become an artist, but switched his path and followed his passion for food...and boy is he passionate about food and his job.

Mitch would love to get to St. Thomas one day - buy a house and enjoy the scenery. Plus wants to travel - go to places off the beaten path and try all of the local foods from all over the world.

What i love aBout this PlaCe:

Culinary BaCkground: Chef Mitch was classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu Atlanta through an intense one-year program. After learning the basics, he first took on a catering job, then did some prep work, washed dishes and worked his way up from there. After mastering every facet of the kitchen dish, porter, prep, sauté, broil, garno, sous chef, chef de cuisine, he is now the Executive Chef at Uncle Jack’s Meat House in Duluth.

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“Love my team, love the patrons, love when people taste our foods and fall in love,” says Chef Mitch. It’s the ‘Wow Factor’ for people to come into the restaurant and say ‘this is the best meal ever’.

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Favorite Culinary MeMory: His favorite culinary moment is getting the job at Uncle Jack’s. Shortly before the restaurant opened, he approached Willie Degel, Uncle Jack’s owner and well known Food Network star for hosting Restaurant Stakeout, and convinced him that he was the man for the job. Ever since, “Willie took me under his wing and has taught me so much about the restaurant business.

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‘The Predator’ film fans

PASS/FAIL

Pass: Plenty of action from the very first frames of the film; lots of humorous dialogue; good CGI. Fail: Terrible film editing and scripting; poor direction; a storyline that seems made-up-as-you-go; hammy acting; zero character development; lots of gratuitous profanity and bloodletting.

Tim Weekley, Suwanee

★★★★

STANDOUT PERFORMANCE

“The Predator” creatures themselves at least seemed to have a good time slaying most of the humans they encountered.

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WHO WILL LIKE THIS...

Sci-fi enthusiasts are the obvious target demographic for “The Predator,” but most of them will be highly disappointed by this supposed sequel to the far-superior 1987 original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. At least that version was quite entertaining and made some sense. “The Predator” is the stupidest sci-fi film to come along since 2016’s god-awful “Independence Day: Resurgence” fiasco. And it’s one of the worst flicks of 2018 by a country mile. You know it’s getting bad when even the autistic son of the main hero has to drop a couple of f-words to get a laugh from the audience.

Neither.

Instead, you should call your dentist and schedule that root canal you’ve been putting off.

OVERALL IMPRESSION I will say this: “The Predator” has some very funny lines and situations scattered here and there, and the acting and direction is so bad as to be LOL in and of itself. The action dashes from one situation to another so quickly — often with little or no explanation — that I was left slack-jawed in disbelief that this flick even made it to the theaters. Unfortunately, the movie shamelessly sets itself up for an obvious sequel that if it happens, would be a major disservice to the viewing public. Perhaps there is some hidden genius behind the folks who churned out “The Predator” in that it’s so campy that it’s often roll-your-eyes funny. Or perhaps my movie pals and I were just not on the right drugs when we went to see it.

COMING SOON TO OWN • “The First Purge” (Oct. 2): This prequel to the earlier horror films details how the first 12-hour period in which lawlessness is permitted came to be; the cast includes Marisa Tomei and Steve Harris. (R) • “The Resident: The Complete Season One” (Oct. 2): The Fox drama series stars Matt Czuchry as a rebellious doctor determined to make sure that his hospital’s patients are less economic concerns and more human ones. (Not rated)

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• “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” (Oct. 2): A drug kingpin’s daughter is at the crux of escalating tensions among cartels; Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin reprise their roles from “Sicario.” (R) • “Skyscraper” (Oct. 9): Dwayne Johnson stars as an FBI veteran and security expert whose Hong Kong inspection of the world’s tallest building coincides with a ter-

rorist group’s invasion of the structure. (PG-13)

tures posing as U.S. citizens.

(Not rated)

• “Elvis Presley: The Searcher” (Oct. 16): Shown on HBO, this documentary recalls the rise of one of the ultimate pop-culture icons in American history. (Not rated)

• “Incredibles 2” (Nov. 6): Telecommunications guru Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk) enlists Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) to fight crime and make the public fall in love with superheroes once again.

That leaves Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) with one of his greatest challenges ever — staying home and taking care of three rambunctious children. (PG)

• “The Americans: The Complete Final Season” (Oct. 23): Russian spies Elizabeth and Philip (Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys) put the coda on their espionage adven-

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