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Police: Customer cars stolen from Audi

BY CURT YEOMANS

were stolen between 3 and 6 a.m. Oct. 29 from the dealership, which is located at 3180 Satellite Several suspects are Blvd. Officials are not being sought by Gwinnett sure if there were adCounty police in connec- ditional people involved tion with the theft of about who helped the suspects $400,000 in customer cars move the cars or if they from Audi Gwinnett near used a transport trailer to Duluth. haul the vehicles away.

Cpl. Deon WashingWashington said the ton said at least 12 cars suspects got the keys from

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a broken service area lock box though.

“At this point, none of the vehicles have been recovered and police do not have police reports for all of the thefts,” Washington said in a statement.

“Video surveillance captured the suspects walking on the property. They

Police released these photos of suspects in the theft of about $400,000 in customer cars from Audi Gwinnett near Duluth. Police are looking for several suspects in connection with the Oct. 29 thefts. (Special Photos)

See CARS, Page 8A

High schools show slight increase in CCRPI scores

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

PERFECT attendance

Tony Tutton, center, with his wife, Margie, right, sit with their friends Jerry and Roxann Oberholtzer during a recent Brookwood football game. (Photos: Karl L. Moore)

BY DAVID FRIEDLANDER david.friedlander @gwinnettdailypost.com

LILBURN — Though Tony Tutton has a son and a daughter who attended Brookwood High School and they participated in many support activities at the school’s football program, he’s never had a child who has actually played for the Broncos.

In fact, he’s never been affiliated with the program in any official manner.

Yet for the last 25 years, there is nobody — with the possible exception of a coach or support staff member here or there — who has been more of a fixture at Brookwood football

See CCRPI, Page 8A

season finale, expect Tutton to be in the crowd, just where he’s been for the previous 316 Brookwood games dating back to the beginning of the 1992 season.

“We live right by (Brookwood Community) stadium, practically,” Tutton said before the Broncos’ 30-27 win at Parkview two weeks ago.

“We’ve just been going every Friday night. A lot of friends’ kids have played and gone to school there. They’ve parked in Brookwood fan Tony Tutton relaxes during a timeout during a our cul-de-sac.” recent game.

That perfect attendance record was somewhat undergames than the longtime Snell- to Adams Stadium in Atlanta standable when the Tuttons’ ville resident. tonight to take on LakesideSee FOOTBALL, Page 8A And when the Broncos travel DeKalb in their 2017 regular

Gwinnett County Public Schools announced the county’s high schools showed slight improvement in the newly released College and Career Ready Performance Index, or CCRPI, scores.

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Gwinnett County high schools are doing slightly better on the College and Career Ready Performance Index this year, but the average scores for the county’s elementary and middle schools dipped a little bit.

The CCRPI scores show how well a school is doing at preparing students for college or careers. It can also show how much improvement schools are making while providing a way to hold them accountable for meeting state education standards.

Gwinnett County’s average high school score is 80.9, while the state average for high schools is 73, according to the school system. Last year, the county’s average high school score was 80.7.

The district did not release a full school-by-school breakdown of CCRPI scores, but officials said Meadowcreek High School’s score increased by 12.1 points while the Gwinnett Online Campus’ high school score went up by 11.6 points.

Despite the overall gains at the high school level, school system officials said the average overall scores dropped at the elementary and middle school levels.

The elementary school score was 82.3, which is down from 83 last year. Meanwhile, the middle school score was 80.9,

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Simpson Elementary opens new playground for special education students

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Gayna Schmit said in a statement released by the city of Peachtree Corners. “We are blessed to have so many Some Simpson Elemensupporters in the community tary School students have and across the nation who a new reason to be excited donated to this wonderful about recess. cause.”

The school recently City officials joined opened a new playground Gwinnett County Public designed to serve thirdSchools and Simpson Elethrough fifth-grade students mentary officials Oct. 20 for in special education classes, the ribbon-cutting ceremony particularly pupils who are for the 8,000-square-foot wheelchair-bound. While playground. the school previously had The playground was paid a playground for special for through a GoFundMe education students, officials fundraising campaign in said it wasn’t designed to ac- which school officials raised commodate wheelchairs. $50,000 of the $55,125 they “Our students are the real needed for the playground within the first month of Simpson Elementary School third- through fifth-grade special education students enjoy a new benefactors of everyone’s generosity,” Principal Bron playground that school officials raised money online to build. (Special Photo) their effort. curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

City holding contest Reminder: Watch for deer this time of year to name multiuse trail F S R FROM STAFF REPORTS Peachtree Corners has launched plans for a 11.5mile multiuse trail, now the city wants help naming it.

The city is holding a Name-the-Trail contest to help name the pathway, which will wind through Technology Park, link to local restaurants, retail centers and the city’s new town center.

The winner of the contest, which will conclude on Dec. 1, will win a restaurant gift certificate from the city.

“This contest is a fun opportunity for our residents and business

partners to name what will be undoubtedly a favorite amenity for our city,” said Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason.

Requirements for the contest include avoiding the name of a person or duplication of another road or trail, and the submission must not be longer than two words and cannot be a vulgar name.

To enter, submit your trail name idea, date of submission and contact information to info@peachtreecornersga.gov or through the mail to City Hall at 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092.

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“Motorists should be alert and pay close attention to the roadsides as we are nearing the annual peak time of the year for deer-car collisions,” said Charlie Killmaster, state deer biologist with DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division. “Keep in mind that deer often travel in groups, so if a deer crosses the

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Slow down to avoid collisions and/or lessen damage. (Staff Photo: Larry Stanford)

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There are two main reasons why drivers may see more deer along roads in the fall: • Mating season: Deer mating season occurs between October and late December, depending on location. Male deer go into “rut” and begin actively searching for mates. This behavior results in an increase in deer movement, bringing them across roadways.

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Following are some tips and information to help avoid potential collisions: • Deer are unpredictable: Always remember deer are wild and, therefore, can be unpredictable.

A deer calmly standing on the side of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle.

• One deer usually means more: Always take caution and slow down when a deer crosses the road in front of you. Deer usually travel in groups, so it is likely that others will follow.

• Time of day: As deer are most active at dawn and dusk, they are typically seen along roads during the early morning and late evening — the same times most people are commuting to and from work.

• Time of year: While deer-car collisions can occur at any time of year, the fall breeding season is a peak time for such accidents. During the fall breeding season, deer movement increases and this often brings them in contact with roadways that cross their natural habitats. Road shoulders generally provide beneficial food plants both during extremely dry times of the year and following a long, hard winter. Deer are attracted to these plants in late-winter, early spring and late summer. Georgia’s new deer rut map (http://georgiawildlife. com/rut-map) is an excellent tool for motorists to determine local peaks in deer movement. Drivers should be especially wary of deer during these time periods.

• Minimize damage: If it is too late to avoid a collision, drivers are advised to slow down as much as possible to minimize damage — resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer, as this may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle.

For more information on the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, visit www.georgiawildlife.com.

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CITY OF SUGAR HILL 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATIONS PROPOSED BUDGET The City of Sugar Hill Mayor and Council will hold Public Hearings for the 2018 Capital Improvement and Operations Proposed Budget Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Council Meeting and Monday, December 11, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at the City Council Meeting at which time the Budget will be considered for approval.

Public comments are welcome during all Public Hearings. The Public Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at City Hall in the City Clerk’s office Monday - Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Chiropractic is a valid therapy for back pain Dear Dr. roaCH: I’ve been going to chiropractors for 30 years.

They help me when I have a pinched nerve, but they always want me to keep coming back. How do I know whether that exacerbates the problem? It seems to me that it may loosen things up so I have to keep coming back.

— S.B. anSWer: Chiropractic spinal manipulation is considered a generally safe treatment for lower-back pain, and it is associated with some benefits in pain and function.

There remains controversy about rapid manipulation of the cervical spine in the neck, with rare reports of stroke following this procedure. It is not clear whether the apparent risk of stroke is due to the manipulation, or whether people with symptoms of a dissection happen to see a chiropractor, making an apparent connection when there is none. I am conservative and recommend against rapid neck manipulation, which is a plausible cause of damage to the arteries in the neck.

I do not believe that the manipulation of the lower spine for treatment of back pain causes problems that would require further treatment. I believe that chiropractors, like traditional medical doctors, truly want to help their patients, and offer follow-up appointments when they think they can be helpful. However, like any therapy, I would recommend against it if it isn’t clearly helping.

Dear Dr. roaCH: Please tell me why I bruise at the slightest pressure.

I’ve been on gamma globulin for CVID for seven years. Is there any correlation?

— M.M.S. anSWer: CVID, common variable immunodeficiency, is an inherited disease of the immune system that I discussed in a column earlier this week.

People with CVID are more likely to get certain infections, such as sinus infections, pneumonia and bacterial gastrointestinal infections. People with CVID have lower amounts of antibodies, also called immune globulins, so a common treatment for CVID is to boost immune globulins by injection, especially intravenous immunoglobulins. These are obtained from blood and plasma donors and provide some protection against infection. CVID should be considered in people with recurrent infections. People with CVID have low blood levels of immunoglobulins, especially IgG, also called gamma globulin. People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes seem to have a high risk of CVID. Bruising is not a common side effect with intravenous immunoglobulin, IVIG. The package insert says that it happens less than 4 percent of the time; however, I found many people in online forums noting this effect. Easy bruising can be a sign of platelet conditions, so it may be worthwhile to get that checked by your doctor.

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Allatoona .............(840.0) .....836.45 Lanier .................(1071.0) ...1065.60

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Burton ...............(1865.0) ...1864.59 Seminole ................(77.5) .......76.71

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Blackshear ...........(237.0) ..... 237.02 Nottely ...............(1779.0) ...1764.69 Blue Ridge ........(1690.0) ...1675.13 Oconee ...............(435.0) .....434.17 Carters .............. (1072.0) ... 1071.62 Sinclair ................(339.8) .....338.63 Chatuge .............(1927.0) ...1919.37 Thurmond ...........(330.0) ..... 321.77 Harding ................(521.0) .....520.86 Tugalo...................(891.5) .....888.27 Hartwell ...............(660.0) .....652.01 Walter F. George . (188.0) ......187.34 Jackson ...............(530.0) .....528.80 West Point...........(635.0) .....629.76

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In 1964, residents of Washington, D.C., were eligible to vote in the presidential election for the first time since the city was established in 1800.

In 1992, Democrat Bill Clinton defeated incumbent Republican George Bush and independent candidate Ross Perot to win the U.S. presidency.

In 2014, One World Trade Center opened in New York City.

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Handling an upset teen at your door Dear amy: My daughter, an almost-single working mother of two teens, recently relayed a scenario which she said she didn’t know how to handle. She said she didn’t have any training or previous experience with this sort of thing.

My daughter was going to bed when the doorbell rang. A friend of her 15-year-old son’s was at the door. He was crying, saying his parents had kicked him out of the house.

My daughter has to get up very early for work, so she could not stay up and talk to the friend.

She did allow him to come in, and reminded both kids that it was a school night.

She said the boy was gone in the morning when she left for work, but she wondered what should have been the right course of action. She does not know the friend’s parents.

I’d like your take on this, and your advice.

— Wondering Dear WonDering: I cannot imagine greeting a crying 15-year-old boy at the door at night and not trying to console him, reassure him or even find out if he is basically OK. Allowing this boy to spend the night was generous, but it would have taken between 10 to 30 minutes to make this kid a cup of tea, and ask him some

just loves. He thinks I look just fine and has asked me not to lose the weight. My question is, who should I please — my husband or myself?

— Worrying Over Weight Dear Worrying: While it’s nice that your husband loves your new Amy Dickinson figure, he doesn’t have to live in your body — you basic questions: Are you do. safe? Do you want me to There are a lot of call/text your parents to misconceptions about diet tell them where you are? and weight loss, but by far Can you talk to the school one of the most toxic (in counselor tomorrow? my opinion) is that losing Neighbors, aunts and weight is only about how uncles, and the parents of you look. In fact, trying to friends can be heroes to shed those pounds often adolescents going through has very little to do with rough times. Many times, looks; it’s really about a glimpse into another how you feel. I can’t count family’s healthier way of the number of times I’ve functioning can help a kid said I’m trying to watch to understand that all is what I eat, and someone not lost, and that there is has oh-so-thoughtfully safe harbor during rough replied, “Why? You’re not seas. fat.” This has the effect of Your own daughter’s be- negating a person’s efforts, havior on that night would and of making you feel have reinforced some like a fool for wanting unfortunate assumptions what you want. this boy might have about The fact is that it is teradults: That they just don’t rible to feel like an alien care all that much. in your own skin, or to Dear amy: Over try and squeeze yourself the past several months into your favorite clothes I have gained 20 pounds that used to fit perfectly, (just from dining out too and now resemble sausage much). My clothes are casings. no longer fitting me very If trying to lose this well, and I feel it’s time to weight will make you lose the weight. feel your best, then that’s On the plus side, my exactly what you should breasts have (also) gotten do. Talk to your husband larger, which my husband about why you want to do

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this. Don’t let him make you feel bad about wanting something different than what he wants for you. It’s your body; you deserve to feel the way you want to feel — bigger breasts or not.

Dear amy: I have enjoyed the ongoing discussion in your column about how to discuss divorce with family and friends when the news is raw and the details are not pretty.

When my 5-year-old son asked why his father and I had divorced, I told him to ask his father. His father was man enough to tell his son the truth — that he had several girlfriends during the marriage.

That 5-year-old is now a man, and by all appearances, a good husband.

I know this would not work for all families … but it worked for ours.

— A Mom Dear mom: I’m glad this worked for you, but some 5-year-olds are probably too young to process the whole “I had a lot of girlfriends” explanation.

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

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Keep an open mind and a compassionate attitude when dealing with others. The way you handle personal and professional situations will make the difference between staying in one position and gaining ground. Don’t be afraid to do things differently, but be sure to get approval before you begin.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Keep a sound mind and a positive attitude. If you overreact, you will face opposition that will make it difficult for you to accomplish what you set out to do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don’t overdo it. You’ll be tempted to engage in something because someone else does, but before you do, get all the particulars, including what it will cost emotionally and financially.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Look for a way to expand your living space or add a work station that will encourage you to develop your skills, learn something new or pursue a new hobby.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t spend money you don’t have. Emotional conflict will surface if someone is counting on you for something you cannot deliver.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Seize the moment and take advantage of an opportunity to make some extra cash. Making a worthwhile investment or cutting your overhead will encourage you to handle your cash more efficiently.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — A personal situation or partnership will be on shaky ground.

A tendency to overreact or take your frustrations out on someone else will put you in a difficult position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Plan something special with family, friends or a loved one. Taking a break will ease your stress and give you a chance to digest what’s been going on around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’ll be tempted to take part in something questionable. Show strength and discipline to avoid a situation that could put you in a compromising position.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — Be up-front about what you are willing to contribute.

Helping others will only be satisfying if you see that your contribution makes a difference.

Avoid emotional spending.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Situations will escalate quickly. Don’t let your emotions take the reins and get you into trouble with your employer or a loved one.

Keep the peace and do what’s expected of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — Take care of personal business and any family or home responsibilities first.

Recognizing problems before they get too big will help counter a negative outcome.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 23) — Physical alterations will give you a boost. A change to your lifestyle or to a relationship you cherish will help bring you closer to a stable and secure future.

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Todd Cline, Editor

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President’s racism makes him corrosive

WASHINGTON — By now it should be clear that racism is a feature of the Trump administration, not a bug.

White House chief of staff John Kelly’s hideous rewriting of Civil War history is merely the latest evidence. Can anyone really believe “the lack of an ability to compromise” caused that bloody war? Is it possible to become a four-star Marine Corps general without knowing that the Constitution itself was structured around a compromise on slavery? Or that the first half of the 19th century saw a series of equally immoral Eugene compromises that Robinson let slavery continue?

How can a man whose son died in service of his country believe that “men … of good faith” is an acceptable description of military officers who committed treason and took up arms against the United States, as did Robert E. Lee and the rest of the Confederate generals? Do people of good faith hold others in cruel bondage, buy and sell them like chattel and forcibly compel their unpaid labor?

Kelly buys into the racist, revisionist, drippingwith-Spanish-moss version of history that white Southerners concocted as they were imposing the system of Jim Crow repression. Anyone ignorant enough to believe the war was about anything other than slavery should read the declarations issued by the Confederate States upon secession.

Here is a quote from Mississippi’s proclamation, which is vile but at least forthright: “Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery — the greatest material interest of the world. Its labor supplies the product which constitutes by far the largest and most important portions of commerce of the earth. These products are peculiar to the climate verging on the tropical regions, and by an imperious law of nature, none but the black race can bear exposure to the tropical sun. These products have become necessities of the world, and a blow at slavery is a blow at commerce and civilization.”

Those who profited handsomely from slavery — including the growing financial markets of Wall Street and the bustling textile mills of New England — knew full well that it was wrong.

They just didn’t want to give it up.

Kelly’s “good faith” historical claptrap would be bad enough in a vacuum. But it alarmingly echoes President Trump’s “many sides” analysis of the Charlottesville incident — and continues a tone that Trump set at the outset of his campaign when he vilified Mexican immigrants as drug dealers and rapists.

With remarkable consistency, Trump has picked fights that portray white Americans as besieged, offended or disadvantaged by dark and alien Others. Rather than embrace the nation’s multicultural diversity, he blames it for a host of problems — crime, terrorism, drug abuse, economic stagnation. He encourages whites to fear the coming day when they are no longer a racial majority. He stokes anxiety by dividing the country into “us” and “them.”

And Trump does all of this cynically and deliberately. He saw a handful of black National Football League players kneeling during the national anthem and recognized an opportunity.

With a campaign of demagoguery on Twitter, he provoked many more players into joining the protest. But I’m confident he saw that result as a victory, not a failure, because it allowed him to portray a bunch of African-American men as unpatriotic for exercising their right to free speech.

Trump is even less inhibited in displaying contempt for Muslims. His repeated attempts at imposing a travel ban covering majority-Muslim countries is not about terrorism; it would do nothing to deter legally resident or home-grown “lone wolf” attackers, such as the man who allegedly drove a truck down a Manhattan bike path Tuesday, killing eight people. Rather, the call for some sort of draconian religion-based ban is a naked appeal to white Christian nativism.

When Trump miscalibrates and strays into explicit racism, as he did in the case of Charlottesville, there are expressions of shock and horror from fellow Republicans and even members of his Cabinet. But nobody renounces him, except senators who are about to retire. Nobody quits his administration on principle. Trump’s enablers meekly go back to the all-important business of cutting rich people’s taxes.

Making whites feel embattled and aggrieved is central to the Trump presidency. It is what makes him different from all other recent presidents, perhaps going back as far as Woodrow Wilson, who imposed Jim Crow segregation on the federal workforce. It is what makes Trump so corrosive to the national fabric.

There is one master practitioner of identity politics in the United States today. Shamefully, he lives in the White House.

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

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Checking in with Sonny Seiler SAVANNAH –— History and tradition dominate Savannah, one of the oldest cities in the country. Having a river that reached inland where export products abounded and an ocean to connect with European ports gave Savannah remarkable economic advantage when this country was in its infancy — the markets in the mother country made for eager trading partners.

As Savannah grew, the state of Georgia grew with it. Early on there was a link to Athens.

Ties with the University of Georgia became strong and passionate from economic influence to later day Savannah becoming the domicile of Uga, the nation’s No. 1 college football mascot.

Athens originally became a retreat for the wealthy Savannah planters who built colonial style homes, many of which survive today. Savannah was not a place to be in the hottest days of summer, however. Upland Athens, with the cultural influence of the University of Georgia, enabled the planters to escape the miasma and intense heat of the low country and bask in the atmosphere of an intellectual environment.

Savannah remains an important port city today. Tourism significantly stimulates the local economy, much of it brought about by the “book.”

That is what the locals call John Berendt’s best-selling “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” That brought Clint Eastwood to town to

afterward. Fish, prepared for dinner, by Cecilia, was the most fulfilling meal I’ve ever had in Savannah. In her prime, Paula Dean should have done one of her food shows from Cecilia’s kitchen. It was as good as what you might find at the Ritz.

Loran Nothing over the years Smith has stirred Sonny’s ire more than someone castigating his produce a Hollywood movie beloved University of Georin which Frank “Sonny” Seiler gia. Yet he could easily get starred as a judge. his dander up over a coachSeiler, a highly regarded ing decision which was not attorney, has been a local propitious or successful. A celebrity of note, along with swimming letterman at the his late wife, Cecilia, and University of Georgia, Sonny family of the Bulldog mascot served on the Georgia athletic dynasty, due to his movie role board for decades and remains in the story of “the book.” an emeritus member.

Over the years, I have driven Here in the last fortnight, I to Savannah to spend time retired to Sonny’s guest room with the Seilers and Uga. I after a seafood dinner up the have fished with several of the inland waterway from Moon Ugas on Sonny’s boat, “Silver River, which inspired the Britches.” Sonny is a keen genius of Johnny Mercer, the fisherman, a man who dotes award winning lyricist of the on the water and its outdoor Chatham gallery of greats. options.

The next morning I was A competent swimmer, in the company of another Seiler and buddy Jack Schaaf accomplished Savannahian, once swam the Savannah one Sam Peters, who is a man River from downtown Savan- about boats, boating fixtures nah to Tybee, a distance of and accoutrements which are 21 miles, which amused local as classic as inspired verse citizens and is a reminder that from the aforementioned Sonny’s love and affection for Johnny Mercer. his hometown and the UniverSam’s late father, Johnny, sity of Georgia would always was a Damn Good Dawg if have priority in his life. there ever was one. Johnny’s When the conditions are passion for Georgia football favorable, he glories in catch- was off the charts. Sam is a ing shrimp off his dock and chip off the old block. He is then fishing for trout and bass, expert in dressing up your which he cleans and filets boat, fishing for intercostal

bass and trout, and needling his elders. With him and Sonny, doesn’t matter your surname, you are always referred to as Bubba. Bait shrimp are worms. Their Geechie-influenced accents are charming but also biting.

So when in their company, fasten your seat belt.

Don’t have to tell you about Sam’s boat — just imagine class and style. Can’t tell you its brand name, but it would be like disembarking a BMW at an upscale restaurant. In boating circles, it would be fine art. Don’t have to tell you about Sam’s boatmanship or fishing expertise, except to say don’t be surprised if you see him in one of those “Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World” commercials — except that he drinks Budweiser when fishing.

Jack Nicklaus, whose son, Jack Jr., is a valued customer, and Sam have something in common. Jack’s ability to land approach shots within inches of the hole is akin to Sam dropping a baited shrimp between two clumps of marsh grass where a five-pound spot tail bass might be lurking.

The rest of the story will have to incubate until I can find time to revisit my Dos Equis friends. They made my day, and I hope I have made theirs in print.

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

‘Low-level’ staffer may be the key Beware the low-level volunteer.

Virtually unheard of before Monday, when the FBI indicted two of President Trump’s campaign staffers, George Papadopoulos is either the key to Russian collusion with the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election — or a lying “low level volunteer,” as the president tweeted early Tuesday morning.

But contrary to Trump’s dismissive, never-heard-ofhim shrug, Papadopoulos was also known within the campaign as Trump’s foreign affairs adviser. It was within the latter capacity that Papadopoulos tried, unsuccessfully, to arrange meetings between the Trump campaign and Russians close to the Kremlin, ostensibly to learn dirt on Hillary Clinton.

He may be the key to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation that led to Monday’s indictments of the president’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, and his longtime business associate Rick Gates on charges of money laundering, tax evasion and crimes against the United States. Papadopoulos himself was offered a pre-indictment plea bargain on charges that he had lied to the FBI during an earlier point in the investigation.

In response to the indictments, Trump has done

agencies, including the State Department — at the time led

by Clinton — had to approve the sale, which transpired after the Clinton Foundation received $145 million in donations from Uranium One investors.

This would probably be a good time to grab a sheet Kathleen of graph paper and a pencil.

Parker You’re going to need them to chart the many possible everything but burn an efoverlaps in this Venn diagram figy of Hillary Clinton — as of Russian propaganda/posdistraction or, well, what? In sible collusion/corruption/ the swamp, one is never sure sleaze/lies/more lies — and whether movements beneath wires. As of yet, we have seen the surface are gators or mere no videotape, though it’s posshadows. Trump’s history has sible that Papadopoulos has taught us, however, that when been wearing a wire in recent he’s under attack, Clinton will months. feel it. Like the Ghost of ElecAlso, keep your eraser tion Past, she haunts Trump’s handy. People have people, dreamscape. you know, and others get “But why aren’t Crooked fired. Or pardoned. But Hillary & the Dems the speculation that Trump focus?” he tweeted Monday would pardon Manafort and soon after the news broke.

Gates is probably irrelevant.

Indeed, on Capitol Hill, Manafort’s and Gates’ alsome Republicans, who’ve leged federal crimes almost been scurrying away from certainly could not have the indictment news as fast happened without committing as their little mice feet can state crimes. State attorneys carry them, have moved to general could build cases off open an investigation into the of Mueller’s investigation and Obama-era sale of Canadaeffectively neuter Trump’s based Uranium One, which power. A president can only had licenses to mine U.S. pardon federal crimes. uranium, to a subsidiary of a The question now is: Who’s Russian state-owned energy next? And what bigger fish corporation. A committee could Manafort or Gates offer composed of representatives up in a plea that would spare from several U.S. government them potentially up to 80

years and 70 years, respectively, in prison? Former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s name keeps coming up.

None of this affirms or even bolsters a case that Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election, especially given that many of Manafort’s relevant business dealings preceded his association with the campaign.

All we know for certain is that Russia did influence the election, thanks to astounding testimony by social media leaders Tuesday.

Twitter identified 36,746 accounts associated with Russia that generated electionrelated content; Google found about 43 hours of election content in about 1,100 videos suspected to be of Russian origin; Facebook estimates that about 126 million people were exposed to Russianproduced stories leading up to the election.

If Trump benefited from these virtual incursions, there’s no proof that he knew about it. Then again, we’ve likely only seen the tip of the iceberg, which must loom large to swamp-dwellers. Plus remember, Chicago crime boss Al Capone was brought down not on murder or racketeering, but on tax evasion.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com.

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world Spanish court orders detention of 8 former Catalan ministers Spain’s high court has ordered eight former ministers from Catalonia’s dissolved government be detained without bail, while the state prosecutor sought a Europe-wide arrest warrant for ousted leader Carles Puigdemont.

Puigdemont left Spain and appeared in Brussels on Monday, the same day Spain’s state prosecutor announced he was seeking charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds against him and 13 ex-ministers.

The high court, known as the the Audiencia Nacional, summoned Puigdemont and 13 former ministers over their contentious independence drive, but only nine of them turned up to the session Thursday, and without Puigdemont.

The lawyer for most of the ex-ministers, Jaume Alonso Cuevillas, said the decision was “politically motivated” and “disproportionate,” arguing that a judge could have simply seized their passports to keep them from leaving the country.

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Details emerge in N.Y. attack Documents: Brooklyn Bridge was target

people Kevin Spacey seeks treatment after sexual assault allegations

Actor Kevin Spacey is seeking unspecified treatment following an accusation of sexual assault by an actor, who says he was a minor at the time, and amid

By Nicole Chavez new reported allegations by and Eric Levenson a British man.

CNN American actor Anthony The man accused of using Rapp told BuzzFeed in a truck to plow down pedesan interview Sunday that trians and cyclists on a New Spacey made a sexual adYork bike path and killing vance toward him at a party eight people was so devoted in 1986, when Rapp was 14 to ISIS that he wanted to and Spacey was 26. display the terror group’s On Wednesday, U.K. flag in his hospital room, daily The Sun published documents show. a new account of alleged Details that emerged at sexual misconduct against Sayfullo Saipov’s initial Sayfullo Saipov, the man suspected of killing eight people and injuring more on Tues- Spacey, made by British day in New York by running them over with a truck, is pictured Wednesday in a court- national Daniel Beal. He court appearance Wednessaid that in 2010, Spacey had day paint a picture of a man room sketch. (Photo: CNN) followed him outside a hotel who reportedly had planned bar in southern England even more carnage after the Wednesday using a wheelcomplaint. to send him to the Guantadeadly attack on a bike path chair.

Saipov had about 90 namo Bay detention camp in where Beal was working and exposed his genitals to him. near the World Trade Center But he waived his right to videos and 3,800 images on Cuba.

“Kevin Spacey is taking in Lower Manhattan. silence and told investigators his cell phone featuring ISIS “NYC terrorist was happy the time necessary to seek The 29-year-old Uzthat he had planned Tuespropaganda, including video as he asked to hang ISIS bek native had planned to day’s attack for about a year, of a beheading, according to flag in his hospital room. He evaluation and treatment,” continue striking pedestrians according to the criminal the complaint. killed 8 people, badly injured Spacey’s publicist, Staci on the Brooklyn Bridge on complaint.

Saipov is charged with 12. SHOULD GET DEATH Wolfe, said in a statement Wednesday night. “No other Tuesday, he told investigaSaipov picked Halloween providing material support to PENALTY!” the president information is available at tors, according to a criminal to carry out the deadliest ISIS, violence and destructweeted Wednesday night. this time.” complaint. attack in New York since tion of motor vehicles, said Presidents typically do Instead, Saipov crashed 9/11 because he believed Joon H. Kim, acting U.S. not comment on pending his truck into a school bus in more people would be out attorney for the Southern criminal cases because their Tyrese Gibson Lower Manhattan and then on the streets for the holiday, District of New York. statements could be seen as threatens to quit jumped out, brandishing imi- according to the criminal Saipov didn’t enter a plea influencing a potential jury ‘Fast and Furious’ tation firearms, officials said. complaint. More than a Wednesday to the federal pool.

New York police Officer dozen people were also terror charges, a source at the In prepared remarks South Korea: Tyrese Gibson, who Ryan Nash fired nine shots injured Tuesday.

U.S. attorney’s office told Thursday, U.S. Attorney Pyongyang is at him, wounding him in the He was inspired to carry CNN. General Jeff Sessions did not professionally goes by Tyrese, is apparently inpreparing another abdomen, before police took out the attack after watching On Twitter, President rule out using Guantanamo volved in a beef with “Fast him into custody.

ISIS videos, and closely fol- Donald Trump said Saipov Bay to prosecute terrorists. nuclear test Saipov did not say much lowed the ISIS playbook for should be executed and The remarks did not specifi- and Furious” franchise South Korea’s spy when he appeared in court an attack, according to the added that he “would love” cally refer to the Saipov case. costar Dwayne “The Rock” agency predicts PyongJohnson. yang is preparing to carry On Wednesday, Gibson out additional nuclear handles and push-buttons and posted a photo on Instagram of himself, Johnson and tests, after noting “active can become clogged. Their movement” of vehicles nozzles also may detach with their costar Vin Diesel, and around a missile research GOP leaders enough force “to pose an im- threatened to abandon a institute in Pyongyang. pact hazard,” the CPSC said. future “Fast and Furious” unveil key details A report based on South in new tax plan movie if Johnson is in it.

The recall covers 134 Korea’s National Intelli“I’m sorry to announce models of Kidde plastic-hanHouse Republicans gence Service information that if Dewayne [sic] is in dle fire extinguishers manuunveiled their new tax bill which has been seen by Fast9 there will no more factured between 1973 and CNN also said Pyongyang Thursday, but it’s already enAugust 15 including models Roman Peirce [sic],” Gibson wrote. “You mess with famwill continue to “push for countering some reservations that were recalled in 2009 ily and my daughters survivthe development of minia- from rank-and-file members. and 2015. It also includes turized, diversified nuclear al I mess with yours………

House Speaker Paul Ryan House Speaker Paul Ryan told CNN in an exclusive in- eight push-button models terview shortly after the release of Republicans’ new tax manufactured between 1995 close your eyes dude you’re warheads.” described the proposal, a ‘Clown.’”

North Korea last which lowers the number of bill that the purpose of the new plan is to help the middle and September 22. class. (Photo: CNN) claimed to have successtax brackets from seven to fully conducted a test of ly released excerpts of her four and increases the stanexploitation, requires the Prosecutors in Bourdain regrets a hydrogen bomb in early dard deduction, as a series of forthcoming book, alleges State Department to ensure Menendez case celebrating a September — the countax cuts and breaks aimed at that an unethical agreement that all passports of registry’s sixth nuclear test. was signed between Hillary helping most Americans. tered offenders are marked urge jury to use pervasively That explosion created Clinton’s 2016 presidential “It’s very clear and obviwith a “unique identifier.” It ‘common sense’ hostile career a magnitude-6.3 tremor, ous that the whole purpose of campaign and the DNC to also strengthens the Justice After a slew of women Attorneys offered jurors making it the most power- this is a middle-class tax cut,” keep the party financially Department’s ability to track ful weapon Pyongyang came forward to accuse their closing arguments afloat.

Ryan said in an interview offenders’ international producer Harvey Weinstein has ever tested.

Thursday in the federal Bernie Sanders’ 2016 with CNN’s Phil Mattingly travel. and other notable figures campaign also signed its own shortly after the bill was In a press release Monday, corruption trial of Sen. Bob joint fundraising agreement the Department of Homeland Menendez and wealthy oph- in media of sexual harassMexican politician made public. “And more ment, CNN’s Anthony thalmologist Dr. Salomon with the DNC. to the point, we need to get Security said the identifiers criticized for her Melgen, urging the jury in a Bourdain expressed regret In excerpts from “Hacks: faster economic growth.” would be printed inside the The Inside Story of the The president issued a back cover of new passports final salvo to use their “com- for his participation in and solution to rape validation of a culture he mon sense.”

Break-ins and Breakdowns statement applauding the and read, “The bearer was sees as similarly sexist: the A Mexican politician “Robert Menendez may bill’s release but added “there that Put Donald Trump in the convicted of a sex offense restaurant industry. is being criticized for her have been elected to repreWhite House,” published in is much work left to do.” against a minor, and is a In an interview Thurstone-deaf approach to tack- Trump later told reporters sent New Jersey, but Robert Politico, Brazile writes the covered sex offender pursuling sexual assault after day with Poppy Harlow DNC was rigged in Clinton’s ant to 22 United States Code Menendez chose instead to in the Oval Office that a tax she suggested handing out reform bill will be completed favor because her campaign Section 212b(c)(l).” represent the wealthy doctor on CNN’s “New Day,” chicken wire to indigenous “before Christmas,” calling it was largely financing the from Florida — he was Salo- Bourdain explained that he The statement noted that women as a way to keep mon Melgen’s personal U.S. had “spent nearly 30 years party early on in the presi“one of the great Christmas registered offenders will no in the restaurant industry, out rapists. senator,” federal prosecutor dential election. presents.” longer qualify to receive Iris Aguirre Borrego, an industry and a culture J.P. Cooney said.

However, not all Repubpassport cards, since these who represents the state that has been pervasively “This is what bribery licans were happy. Rep. Lee U.S. passports to can’t be physically marked. of Zacatecas, posted to hostile to women.” looks like,” he said.

Zeldin of New York tweeted Facebook a picture of “In my first book, Prosecutors say the New that he planned to vote no on identify convicted At least 40 million herself standing in front of the bill in its current form, ‘Kitchen Confidential,’ Jersey Democrat pressured sex offenders fire extinguishers high-level officials in the bundles of chicken wire, which basically made my citing the proposal’s eliminaThe State Department be- are being recalled Obama administration and which she said she planned tion of the deduction for state career … I was so proud gan revoking the passports of to hand out to indigenous of having survived that I other career diplomats to and local taxes, also known The U.S. Consumer convicted child sex offenders communities in northern help Melgen resolve his busi- romanticized that culture. I as SALT. celebrated it in a way that I this week in order to comply Product Safety CommisMexico. ness disputes in exchange The post provoked sion announced the recall of think — unintentionally — with a law passed last year. for political contributions, a Former DNC chair an angry response from validated the sort of work more than 40 million Kidde Those affected will have luxurious hotel suite at the criticizes Clinton to apply for new passports, disposable fire extinguishMexico and beyond, with Park Hyatt in Paris, and free instincts of ‘meathead bro’ many calling it a simplisculture and certainly did which will be marked to indi- ers Thursday, saying they in new book rides on Melgen’s private tic response to a problem not help women’s situamay malfunction during an cate their conviction. jet that Menendez failed to Former Democratic tion,” the “Parts Unknown” that needs tougher action emergency.

International Megan’s report on his Senate disclohost said.

National Committee interim Law, which was passed last nationwide.

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— From wire reports chair Donna Brazile, in new- year to crack down on child — From wire reports are equipped with plastic — From wire reports

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McRib is back at McDonald’s for its 35th anniversary

By Paul R. La Monica CNN

Take some pork, water, salt, dextrose and rosemary extract and slather it up with a sauce made of water, high fructose corn syrup, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, molasses, natural smoke flavor, modified food starch, salt, sugar, spices, soybean oil, xanthan gum, onion powder, garlic powder, chili pepper, sodium benzoate, caramel color and beet

Must read powder and what do you get?

The return of a cult classic.

McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib, a sandwich that it launched in 1982 and removed from its menu in 1985.

McDonald’s has a “coming soon” McRib page on its corporate website, and the company confirmed to CNNMoney that the McRib, which also comes

with dill pickles and onions on a toasted hoagie-style bun, is making a comeback for its 35th anniversary.

The Twitter accounts for local McDonald’s restaurants in Southern California and Hawaii have been promoting the return also.

There are some changes, though. The bun no longer has high fructose corn syrup — even though the sauce still does. You can also order the McRib and

have it delivered via Mickey D’s partnership with ridesharing giant Uber’s UberEats service.

The McRib has occasionally returned to the menu at select McDonald’s stores over the past few years. In fact, it was most recently brought back last December. McDonald’s said the sandwich will be available for a limited time.

Still, the comeback is sure to appeal to the sandwich’s many fans. The McRib may not have

lasted as long as the company’s iconic Big Mac, but it’s been a pop culture staple for years.

The McRib’s continued allure is yet another sign of the broader turnaround at McDonald’s since CEO Steve Easterbrook took over in January 2015.

Since then, McDonald’s has launched fancier signature sandwiches and more premium coffee beverages. But it has also re-embraced the notion that it’s a place to get affordable food.

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Duluth council candidates hope to refresh city

By Cailin O’Brien

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The three candidates running for Duluth’s Post 2 seat on the City Council — Jim Dugan, Louis Tseng and Kirkland Carden — are each hoping to refresh the city in different ways.

Incumbent Dugan said he’s proud of the strides Duluth has already made over the years.

He said he’d like to claim his seat again in order to “continue working for the city and to keep making good things happen.”

“I want to continue to encourage new development in our downtown area and also in our outlying corridors,” Dugan said.

Dugan said continuing to bring businesses into the area — whether through development or annexation — would drive up the tax base, ensuring that taxes stay relatively low for residents.

Tseng said the city needs to improve the technology it uses to keep track of tax payer’s money. He also said new technology could address the traffic which he said has become problematic in the city.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat in traffic at the light, but at the other side of the light, there’s no car,” Tseng said. “The lights are all on tim-

ers rather than sensors.”

He would also like to increase participation by the city’s Asian population.

“I see that as my political obligation,” Tseng said. “My responsibility is to pull the Asian community out of its comfort zone and to say, ‘It’s also important to be an American.’”

Tseng and Carden both said they’d like to address the city’s infrastructure, much of which was built more than 20 years ago.

Carden, who’s 29, said he believes having a younger voice on the council could help give Duluth the face lift it needs.

“It could be really helpful to have somebody who is from a different generation — a younger man — to voice their opinion on council,” he said.

He said that could help refresh Duluth’s population some, too. Carden said he believed he could help draw millennials into Duluth and keep them there.

Post 1 Councilwoman Marsha A. Bomar and Post 3 Councilman Billy Jones are also up for re-election this year, but they are running unopposed. Early voting for the Post 2 seat ends today.

Duluth residents will also be able to vote Tuesday at Duluth City Hall, located at 3167 Main St.

Meet the candidates duluth citY cOuncil KirKland Carden age: 29 education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgia State University Occupation: Transportation planner with the Georgia Department of Transportation lived in duluth Since: 2003 Political experience: Served community as a member of the Duluth Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Zoning Board of Appeals. involvement in City/Community: Duluth L.E.A.D Academy (2011), The Duluth Citizens Police Academy (2016) and The Citizen’s Budget Advisory Board (2016).

Family: I’m single with no children.

JameS “Jim” dugan (i) age: 65 education: Bachelor’s degree in business management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Occupation: Retired — former Business Analyst and Project Manager for Fortune 500 Company lived in duluth Since: 1984 Political experience: Incumbent Post 2 city councilman involvement in City/Community: Gwinnett Municipal Association since 1999, past President of Northeast District 3 Georgia Municipal Association, Duluth Business Association current council liaison, Duluth Fall Festival volunteer for 33 years, Fall Festival chairman for four years, group team leader for neighborhood cleanup after Tropical Storm Irma, currently serving on Library Committee to raise additional funding for new Duluth Library, past member of City Finance Committee, past vice-president and board member of home owners association Family: Wife Susan and children Ashley and Matt

lOuiS TSeng education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Taiwan Air Force Academy Occupation: Enterprise Architect with the city of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation Family: Married Did not respond to inquiry for background information

Lilburn candidates hope to bring business, diversity to city

By Cailin O’Brien

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The three candidates for Lilburn’s Post 3 City Council position hope to help bring new business and diversity to the city.

Incumbent Eddie Price is defending his seat against candidates Shabaka Fletcher and Philip Holland. Price said he’d like to continue the work the city had already begun to bring more people and businesses to Lilburn.

“We have a lot of projects in the pipe and some that are starting to come out of the ground,” Price said.

He said that the city has been working to improve mainstreet and city hall in order to attract possible businesses. He said Lilburn has also revamped its planning and zoning department to be friendlier to new businesses.

“When people are coming in wanting to start a new business, we have a staff in place right now to take them by the hand and walk them through the process,” Price said.

Holland agreed that the city has been making strides — but said he thinks it could use a helping hand.

“Lilburn is a agreat community, but I think we could make it better,” he said. “With my background

that would give some residents the inspiration they needed to get involved in their community. eddie PriCe (i) “Sometimes regular age: 56 citizens are afraid to apeducation: Trade school graduate proach politicians or to vote Occupation: Owner of Eddie’s Automotive Service in Lilburn for over 29 years because tey don’t have anyPolitical experience: Three-term council member body who resembles them lived in lilburn: Over 25 years or looks like them — who involvement in the city/community: Two years on the zoning board of appeals, 10+ years on the Lilburn Downtown Development Authority, 20-plus years member of the Lilburn Business Association makes them feel comfortFamily: Married to Wanda Price with three children, Roxanne Kelly, David Price and Jasper Price able and supported when it comes to politics,” Fletcher PHiliP HOlland said.

She said she believed age: 73 transportation in Lilburn education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern University of New Orleans hasn’t been keeping up with Occupation: Retired postmaster of New Orleans, real estate investor Political experience: None development there, strandlived in lilburn: Nearly 12 years ing some residents who involvement in the city/community: Member of the Lilburn Board of Zoning Appeals, former member of want to work or shop around the Lilburn Citizens Budget Oversight and Review Committee Lilburn.

Family: Married with two adult children and seven grandchildren “People who don’t have cars, they have to wait four SHaBaKa FleTCHer or five hours to catch the bus,” Fletcher said. age: 44 education: Bachelor’s in businesses information systems from DeVry University She said a lack of sideOccupation: Neurobehavioral counselor, full-time Gwinnett Technical College student seeking health care walks around the comcertification munity also hindered some lived in lilburn: 6 years residents’ ability to get involvement in the city/community: Started a liaison with a city official through communication encouragaround. ing them to build sidewalks on Club Drive, submitted a grievous process with legal aid requesting a greater “I would definitely conportion of their tax deductible dollars be used to represent home owners facing foreclosure, and spoke with nect with GDOT and try city officials about fair practices and revamping who is in power when it comes to HOA foreclosing on home to be a liaison with them,” owners without due process Fletcher said. “I want to Family: Mother of three children, ages 27, 24 and 7, and grandmother to two, ages 3 and 4 months, and a full-time caregiver work see how we can work to her father together to make something better for the community.” as far as being a real estate come through the city. He “There’s nothing better to make this a better place Lilburn voters will hit the investor, I think I have the said most people he’s talked than citizen input,” Holto live.’” polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. expertise for this.” to have expressed a desire land said. “I really feel that Fletcher also said she Tuesday at Lilburn City He said he felt the city’s for a small shopping district people who are in office hopes to bring a more apHall located at 340 Main St. government needed to do a that would include boutique never come to the people proachable government into For more information and better job getting resident shops, locally owned restau- who live here and say, ‘Hey, Lilburn. She said she could a sample ballot, visit www. input into which businesses rants and coffee shops. what do you think we need bring diversity to the council cityoflilburn.com.

Meet the candidates lilBurn citY cOuncil

Candidates for Braselton council focus on crime, city growth

By Cailin O’Brien

cailin.obrien @gwinnettdailypost.com

Both candidates running for Braselton’s open City Council District 4 seat hope to address issues with crime in the city.

Both Hardy Johnson and Robert Clark said they’ve noticed a rise in crime at least in certain areas of the city. Johnson said he believes that’s just part of the price of Braselton’s recent growth.

“Some people are opposed to growth. They want everything to be like 50 years ago,” he said. “And that’s fine. A certain part of that appeals to me, too, but the reality is with the hospital you’ll have businesses and people coming in.”

Johnson said he believes he could help Braselton facilitate “responsible and orderly growth.” In part, he said that means anticipating the rise in criminal activity and being ready to combat

it.

“We absolutely must support our police, because with growth and development will come high incidences of crime,” he said.

“We’ve got to be sure that our police are adequately trained, equipped and staffed.”

Clark said he also believes the city’s growth has resulted in a rise in crime.

He said he sees particularly increased crime rates around Braselton’s warehouses and believes police should increase patrol in those areas.

He also has some ideas to raise money that could be used to pay for those patrols.

“The big warehouses around here need to be taxed a little bit more,” Clark said.

He said that many of the big businesses with warehouses in the city are given tax breaks based on the amount of people they hire. But he said many of the businesses are hiring out of temp agencies, mean-

Meet the candidates BraseltOn citY cOuncil Hardy B. JOHnSOn age: 71 education: Master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Georgia State University Occupation: Retired as president of Tarmac America with 50 years’ experience in concrete and cement Political experience: None lived in Braselton since: 2013 involvement in the city/community: Member of Downtown Development Authority of Braselton and the N.E. Georgia Medical Center Foundation Campaign Committee Family: Married for 51 years with two children and four grandchildren

rOBerT ClarK education: North Gwinnett High School Occupation: Owner of Clark’s Heating and Air LLC and Clarks Vending Machines Political experience: None Family: Married with one child

ing they aren’t really hiring local.

He said they shouldn’t be reaping the whole benefits of those tax cuts.

“That would really help out the revenue of Braselton,” Clark said.

Clark said he believed residents in Braselton with golf carts should also register their vehicles to help out with the revenue flow in the city.

“That would bring in a little money and help keep

the city safe,” Clark said.

Clark and Johnson both said despite the growth coming to the city, they’d be listening to the voices of the residents in the city if they were elected.

“It’s important to under-

stand that Braselton is right at a tipping point,” Johnson said.

Braselton residents will head to the polls Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Braselton Town Hall located at 4982 Ga. Highway 53.

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Hudgens: Change smoke alarm batteries with clocks

By Curt yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

•From Page 1A

Ralph Hudgens

home.”

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, when the United States officially reverts to what is known as Standard Time.

Fire officials traditionally use the beginning and ending of Daylight Saving Time as an opportunity to remind residents of the need to regularly change the batteries in their smoke detectors.

Hudgens’ office said many of the people who die in home fires in Georgia do not have working smoke alarms. State insurance officials said there have been 69 fatal residential fires so far this year, and they resulted in the deaths of 90 people.

Of that number, only three of the homes where fatal

at night and another during the day while practing different paths out of the house.

• Make sure children know what to do to escape from a burning home in case they have to do it on their own.

• Ensure the house number is clearly marked and visible from the street so firefighters can find the home during a fire.

• Close doors behind a person as they leave so flames, smoke and heat won’t spread as quickly.

• Stay outside of the fire occurred had working suggested familes also “Look for and eliminate burning home once it has smoke alarms, they said. use the time change as an home hazards that could been evacuated.

The insurance commisopportunity to review their cause a fire to start. Be • Make sure smoke sioner’s office also said home fire escape plans. sure to keep exit pathways alarms are maintained on 141 people died in 106 “One fire death is too clear of obstructions that every level of the house. residential fires last year, many,” Gwinnett Fire Cap- might hamper getting out There should also be a and that 96 of those homes tain Tommy Rutledge said. fast.” smoke alarm in each beddid not have a working “Fire safety should be an Rutledge also offered the room. smoke detector. important topic around the following safety tips for Rutledge said residents In Gwinnett County, dinner table and should families: can call the Gwinnett Fire 13 people died because of be something that every • Have the family draw a Community Risk Reducfires, Gwinnett County Fire family member is aware map of the home, with two tion Division at 678-518and Emergency Services of. Fire can strike anytime, exits from each room and 4845 or send an email Capt. Tommy Rutledge anywhere and to anybody. path to get out of the home to fireprograms@gwinsaid. In addition to chang- Being prepared and focus- marked on the map. nettcounty.com for additional information on home ing smoke alarm batteries ing on prevention is the • Hold two fire drills fire safety. this weekend, Rutledge key to staying safe. each year, with one done Two of the clock faces on the historic Gwinnett County courthouse in Lawrenceville are shown in this 2016 file photo. Clocks will be set back one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends and state and county fire and insurance officials are urging residents to use the time change as an opportunity to change batteries in smoke alarms. (File Photo)

Cars

a blue 2013 A7 and a black 2015 A6. are wearing masks. One The 2013 A7 also had a of the suspects appears to baby seat and a Windows be a black male talking on Surface Pro laptop coma cellphone in the service puter in it, according to a area.” police report. The 2015 A6 Police released surveilhad a Chateau Elan sticker lance video that shows the on the front passenger suspects walking onto the side window, a Peach Pass property as well as their ac- sticker, a Purdue University tivities in the service area. license plate frame and a Police reports show dent on the rear passenger some of the stolen vehicles side door. include a black 2014 S6, Washington said anyone a white 2013 Q5, a black who has information about 2013 S4, a white 2013 A6, the thefts is asked to call

detectives at 770-513-5300.

They can also call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or send information to www.crimestoppersatlanta.org, while remaining anonymous. Crime Stoppers tipsters can be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000 though for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.

Tipsters should reference Case Numbers 17-101358, 17-101369, 17-101359, 17-101342, 17-101347 and 17-101320.

•From Page 1A which is down from 81.4 last year.

By comparison, the elementary school score for all of Georgia was 72.9, while the statewide middle school score was 73.

Not all of the CCRPI news was bad for the elementary and middle schools. The district said the achievement and progress portions of the elementary and middle

“After our kids graduated, we still knew other daughter Ashley was a kids,” Margie Tutton said. member of the Brookwood “And Tony is a scout leadmarching band and flag er, too. So we’ve kept up corps, and their son Kyle with those scouts, … kids played in the band and we knew at church. We later donned a suit as the still know people that have school’s Buster the Bronco kids who are cheerleaders mascot. or are still playing.

However, Ashley gradu“It’s just being part of ated in 2000, while Kyle a community. It’s actually graduated five years later. excellent entertainment, So what’s kept them let’s face it.” coming back to games for As much as being as bethe last 12 years despite ing part of the Brookwood having no ties to the school community is important to or program anymore? the Tuttons, their involve“Well we just went just ment with Broncos footto go,” Tutton said. “It’s ball isn’t limited to just good entertainment on the community around the Friday night.” school.

Margie Tutton agrees Tony’s current streak with her husband that their includes all 316 regular reasons are pretty much season and playoff games that simple, though she since the opening week of does elaborate a little. the 1992 campaign, and

he’s seen a lot of wins in that time — 230 to be exact, good for a .728 winning percentage.

The streak also includes games away from Brookwood, such as those at the Georgia Dome, plus all road games, including ones as far away as Valdosta against Lowndes and Valdosta and Moultrie against Colquitt County — while Margie has only missed four games in that span.

“Home, away, (the Georgia) Dome, playoffs.

It doesn’t matter,” Tony Tutton said. “Almost (missed) Valdosta one year. We went to Moultrie to play Colquitt twice last year.

“Actually, I thought (the streak) might end last year for the Colquitt game. But we decided to go. (Margie)

didn’t go to the playoff game. I went to the playoff game.”

And for the most part, those road trips have been every bit as fun as the home games at Brookwood Community Stadium.

“We went down (to Colquitt), and we had a great time,” Margie Tutton said. “They were really nice down there. We ate dinner, we came out and went to the game, the people were nice. Honestly, we really did have a nice time. I made a point to go across (to the home side of the stadium) and speak to people and tell them how much I enjoyed going down there.”

Such dedication to the program has not gone unnoticed by the Brookwood administration, who

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school scores went up despite the overall decrease.

School system officials said the CCRPI scores for 38 of the county’s schools were 90 or higher. That accounts for more than 27 percent of the district’s schools, they said.

Officials also said 23 schools in the district increased their scores by at least five points.

Another trend that district officials said could be found in the scores was how schools did in

the achievement subgroup within the overall score.

They said North Gwinnett High School, the Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology, North Gwinnett Middle School, Osborne Middle School and Level Creek, Riverside, Simpson and Suwanee elementary schools each scores at least 45 out of a possible 50 points on achievement.

Another 32 schools saw their scores increase by at least two points.

called the Tuttons in for a meeting last week and presented the couple with a pair of lifetime passes to all regular season home games.

“I told them in our opinion, they had bought more than enough tickets over the years to justify giving them lifetime passes,” Brookwood athletics director Jason Dopson said.

“They’re good for all our games other than playoff games, since the (Georgia High School Association) owns those. I can’t even emanate how much money they’ve spent on tickets over the years.

“We started printing out student passes this year, so we had the capability to do it in-house. It’s got their pictures on them and everything.”

Not surprisingly the Tuttons were floored by the gesture, as well as the tour of the Broncos’ new field house that is now in just its second season of operation given by coach Philip Jones.

“That was awesome,” Tony Tutton said. “I thought we might be there for about 30 minutes, but we were there an hour and a half.”

That’s nothing compared to the hours the Tuttons have already devoted to Brookwood football, and they don’t expect the streak to end anytime soon.

The Broncos’ thrilling win at archrival Parkview two weeks ago, which came on a field goal in the waning seconds, is a primary example of why.

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Jerry L. Hill Jerry L. Hill, age 76, of Norcross, GA, passed away November 1, 2017.

The Funeral Service will be Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will follow the service at Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Hill was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. He retired from the Doraville location of General Motors and enjoyed watching the Braves, the Bulldogs and NASCAR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Roberta Hill; wife, Susie Hill; brotherin-law, Marvin Stringer.

Mr. Hill is survived by his son, Glen Hill; daughter, Vicki Sims (Greg); sister, Janice Stringer; granddaughter, Paige Tanaka; several nieces and neph-

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Gwinnett County residents will set their clocks back one hour Sunday morning as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, but state and local insurance and fire officials want all Georgia residents to use it as a time to also practice some safety.

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens called on residents to use the time change as a reminder to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. It’s part of a “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” fire safety effort organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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Norcross’ growth, Buford Highway key issues for council candidates

By Curt yeomans

curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

The future of Norcross’ growth, including the direction of Buford Highway, are key topics of concern for the four men running for the City Council.

Norcross’ two City Council seats up for election this year are open races because Councilman Pierre Levy chose to retire from elected office and Councilman Craig Newton is running unopposed in the open mayor’s race.

Chuck Paul and Hoyt Hutcheson are running for Newton’s seat while Thad Thompson and Dan Watch are running for Levy’s seat.

Paul, who helped form the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, said the city needs more diversity in it housing options so that, for example, someone who has owned one of the town’s historic homes for 30 years and wants to downsize can do so.

Paul also said downtown parking and redevelopment along the city’s section of Buford Highway are needed to generate more foot traffic and activity in Norcross’ historic downtown core.

He said Buford Highway is poised for positive redevelopment, because of a new library that will be built between the road and Lillian Webb Park and planned housing at the corner of Buford Highway and Holcomb Bridge Road.

“If you drive down Peachtree Industrial and drive through Chamblee, or go to downtown Duluth or look at what’s happening in downtown Lawrenceville, there’s a whole lot of things coming up, whether it’s housing, retail, restaurants or so on and so forth,” Paul said. “We need to be in the curve as opposed to behind the curve.”

Hutcheson is a former member of Norcross’ Planning and Development Committee who stepped down from that position to run for City Council. He also said Buford Highway needs to be refurbished, and he’d like to focus on that if he gets elected.

But it’s not the only area that he said he would tackle if elected.

Hutcheson also said he was concerned about Norcross’ financial future.

He said there are two multimillion-dollar bond issues the city has taken on that he is opposed to.

The City Council narrowly approved revenue bonds that will be paid back with future SPLOST revenues for a parking deck, and work on Discovery Garden, the Norcross GreenWay Trail and Pinnacle Park. He said the city also took out bonds that were tied to a multifamily development being built.

“I don’t agree with either of them,” Hutcheson said. “I think we should learn to live within our means.”

Watch, who is an architect with Perkins+Will, said city planning is something to focus on as well. He said there are both “problems and opportunities” for Norcross along Buford Highway, between Beaver Ruin Road and Jimmy Carter Boulevard, and on Jimmy Carter, heading east toward Interstate 85.

A master plan done for those areas should include “smart design solutions,” he said. Watch also said traffic and storm water retention need to be addressed. He also wants to see biking and walking on the Norcross GreenWay promoted.

“Long-term, I will get heavily involved in improving areas along Buford Highway and Jimmy Carter Boulevard,” he said. “Short-term, I am in the process of talking

Meet the candidates norcross city council norcross city council (to succeed craig newton) (to succeed pierre levy) chuck Paul

danIel watch

age: 67 education: Bachelor’s from Southern Methodist University/Dallas Occupation: Owner and president of A Closer Look Inc. Political experience: No elected experience lived in norcross since: In Norcross since 2011, previously lived in the Peachtree Corners area from 1989 to 2011 Involvement in the city/community: Member of the committee that created the SW Gwinnett County Chamber, chamber chairman 2014, Chair of the Norcross PDC from 2011-2014 and 2015-2017, Sr. Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2012, mentoring at Stripling Elementary through Everybody Wins Atlanta since 2010 family: Single

education: Two master’s degrees in architecture and city planning from the University of Pennsylvania Occupation: Architect with Perkins+Will Political experience: Have served on the Norcross Downtown Development Authority board lived in norcross since: Not available (lived in Gwinnett for 21 years, but not clear if all of that time was in Norcross) Involvement in city/community: Volunteer for Norcross Art Splash, Discovery Garden Park, Holiday Tour of Homes and has served as president of the Cardinal Lake Neighborhood Association family: Married to Terrie for 35 years, they have four daughters

hOyt hutcheSOn age: 66 education: Gordon Military College, West Georgia College Occupation: Realtor, previously spent more than 35 years in the food industry and nine years in the U.S. Marine Corp Political experience: Served on Norcross Planning and Zoning Committee for five years (stepped down to run for City Council) lived in norcross since: About 2011 Involvement in the city/community: Master Mason in the Norcross Masonic Lodge, serves as trustee on board that manages 1909 Masonic Lodge building family: Married to Paula, they have one daughter and three grandchildren

to investors to bring more quality restaurants, retail, microbrewery and ice cream stand to support the existing restaurants and shops in historic downtown Norcross as well as provide more choices for the citizens to enjoy.”

Thompson’s family has lived in the Norcross area since before the city itself was established. One of the things he would like to do, if elected, is to attract new families to the city.

He also said his background in financial advisement could help when the council is dealing with financial forecasts and balancing budgets.

In campaign materials, he pointed to preserving the city’s history while also building its future, making sure the commu-

nity and local schools are engaged and serving as a voice for all residents of Norcross as some of his main interests. He told the Daily Post one segment of Norcross’ population that he particularly wants to engage is its Hispanic community.

“It would be a goal of mine to inspire somebody of the Latino community to want to run for office someday,” Thompson said.

“Our largest population in Norcross is Latino but we haven’t had anybody running. I think that would be exciting for me.”

Advanced voting began this week and will last until Nov. 3. Voters can cast ballots during this period from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through today.

They can also cast ballots

thad thOmPSOn age: 26 education: Bachelor’s in business — Georgia College & State University | CLTC Occupation: Financial adviser Political experience: None lived in norcross since: His birth in 1991 Involvement in the city/community: Attends and serves with the youth group at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, mentors young men at Norcross High School, member of PTAs, regularly attends city council meetings and weekly PDC meetings, Saturday morning Coffee with the Council, charter member of Young Norcross, volunteers at many of the city’s events, festivals and service projects family: Married to wife, Emily

from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, Nov. 7.

Advanced and election day voting will take place in the Community Room on the second floor at Norcross City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville St. Freeport Tax Exemptions also on ballot Norcross residents will also face four questions asking them whether four different classifications of Freeport Tax Exemptions should be implemented in the city.

If approved, certain classes of business inventory would be exempt from taxes. City officials said about 8 percent of Norcross businesses — mostly manufacturing, warehouse, distribution

and fulfillment center — would be affected by the exemptions if they are approved. Each ballot questions deals with a different classification.

One classification covers goods that are being in process of being made, which includes raw materials and partially finished goods. Another deals with finished products that are made in Georgia and then held for up to one year by the manufacturer.

The third classification deals with finished products that are being stored in a warehouse, dock or wharf for up one year and are going to be sent out of state. The final classification deals with items that are being stored in e-commerce fulfillment centers.

Peachtree Corners candidates vow to give voice to city’s under-represented

By Cailin o’Brien

cailin.obrien @gwinnettdailypost.com

All three candidates running for Peachtree Corners’ Post 4 seat told the Daily Post they’re interested in providing a voice for all of the city — even those often overlooked areas and demographics.

Incumbent Jeanne Aulbach will run for her seat against candidates Joe Sawyer and Luke Crawford during the Nov. 7 election. Voting will take place at city hall at 147 Technology Parkway.

Aulbach has served on the city’s council since it was established in 2012.

She said she’s proud of the work the city has done so far, especially implementing a trail system and getting a new town center up and running.

But she said she’s noticed one part of Peachtree Corners that she believes could use some extra attention in the coming years.

“We have an area of the city on Holcomb Bridge that is not up to the standards that we like to see here,” she said.

“The area has declined over time. It’s one place I’d like to address to see what we can do to bring that area back up to make great like the rest of the city.”

Sawyer lives near that area. He said the space

— a corridor on the south side of the city — was once “a happening place.”

“It has been neglected in the last five years,” he said. “I really want to see more development and more things goingon in the Holcomb Bridge Corridor. There is so much potential over there.”

Aulbach said the council has already begun to look into plans for the corridor, which she believes she could help to enhance if she stayed on as a council member.

Sawyer said he believed he could foster relationships with developers who would be happy to move into the south side of the city.

“There’s only so much council can do,” he said.

“But we can get developers and people who have different ideas into the area.”

Crawford said he’s interested in building up businesses all over the city. In order to help with that, he’s interested in giving a voice to the city’s younger population.

The 24-year-old moved back to Peachtree Corners from Kennesaw State University. He’s hoping to incentivise other young people to begin their careers in the city rather than moving to areas like Brookhaven or Buckhead.

“We’re always talking about the need to attract millenials to Peachtree

Meet the candidates peachtree corners city council Jeanne aulbach (I) age: 66 education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology from York College of Pennsylvania; master’s degrees in accounting and information systems from Georgia State University Occupation: Business intelligence developer Political experience: Peachtree Corners City Council member since 2012 lived in Peachtree corners since: 1999 (Also previously lived there from 1982-85) Involvement in the city/community: Served on UPCCA board in 2011, served on Peachtree Corners Yes, volunteer with Avocet Homeowners Association since 2004 (serving as its president and treasurer at different times). Also serves on the COPS and Architectural Control committees.

luke crawfOrd age: 24 education: Kennesaw State, expected to finish this fall Occupation: Marketing/Media Political experience: Has worked on a variety of political campaigns, studied at the Leadership Institute and is the current Georgia State Director of Students for Concealed Carry Involvement in the city/community: Has been a YoungLife leader in the area for two years lived in Peachtree corners since: 1996

JOe Sawyer education: Attended Alabama State University on a football scholarship Occupation: Owner of Alpha Omega Carpet Company, previously served in the U.S. Army where he received an honorable discharge in 1992 Involvement in the city/community: President and co-founder of Bridges Peachtree Corners, president of Meadow Green Home Owners Association, has been an associate pastor at St. Peters Church in Brookhaven, basketball coach at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, mentor at the Gwinnett County Youth Detention Center. Has also been a teacher in Gwinnett County schools. lived in Peachtree corners since: More than 23 years family: Married to Kim; has two daughters and four grandchildren.

Corners,” Crawford said.

“I figured having a millenial in office would be a good start.”

Crawford said he’d also work to address the problem of human trafficking in the city if he were

elected in order to protect constituents of all ages.

“It’s more of an issue in places around us like Johns Creek,” he said.

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“There are traffic all over Peachtree Corners that needs to be addressed,” Sawyer said.

Saywer, Aulbach and Crawford all told the Daily Post they’d like to implement strategies to fix growing traffic problems at Peachtree Parkway, on Spalding Drive into the Holcomb Bridge Corridor and at the point where Bush Road meets Medlock Bridge.

Aulbach said the city has already made strides toward fixing the traffic issues by conducting feasibility studies into many of the worst areas.

But Aulbuach said she had some fresh ideas to address traffic woes, too.

“One thing I’d personally like to see is something to incentivize local businesses to allow employees to work remotely or from home,” she said. “If you don’t have as many commuters, then you don’t have as much traffic.”

All three candidates said the important thing was that they get involved to serve all the residents of Peachtree Corners.

“It’s easy to complain about what’s going on,” Sawyer said. “But in order to complain, you’ve got to be able to step out there and do something about it.”

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Blu Cafe nightclub in the Norcross area.

Norcross resident Oshay Howard, 20, was Gwinnett County police arrested Halloween night have arrested a second and faces aggravated person in connection with assault, possession of a the murder of a 19-yearfirearm by a convicted old during an Oct. 1 felon and possession shooting at the Midnight of a firearm during the

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In early October, police said Snellville resident Domiquo Riley, 19, was killed when he was shot in the chest at Midnight Blue Cafe, 5050 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Officials said he was then taken

to a Shell gas station at 5535 Jimmy Carter Blvd., where he died while suspects in the shooting fled the area.

A woman who was shot in the leg at the cafe was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center for treatment of injuries that were not

life-threatening.

Police previously arrested Lithonia resident Christopher Parker, 42, in early October in connection with the crime.

Parker is facing felony murder, aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm charges.

Take back event yields 243 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs FROM STAFF REPORTS

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors the The city of Snellville event twice a year and the hosted a Drug Take Back Snellville Police Departevent on Saturday which ment partnership with yielded 243 pounds of unPCOM School of Pharwanted or expired prescrip- macy at Georgia Campus tion medication.

— Philadelphia College At the spring event of Osteopathic Medicine there were 300 pounds of allows police to also to unwanted drugs collected foster relationships with from residents and disfuture pharmacists that will carded safely, bringing the work in the community yearly total to 543 pounds, and educate citizens in the according to a press release. proper disposal of prescrip-

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“With the opioid epidemic plaguing the country these events are an important effort to reduce the potential for abuse of prescription medication,” event organizer Lt. Andre Sullivan said. “I would like to thank the SPD reserve unit, DEA, PCOM Pharmacy School and most importantly the community for their continued support.”

Gwinnett Parks and Recreation earns three honors from state association FROM STAFF REPORTS

Volunteer Award was presented to Jane MontThe Georgia Recreation gomery for volunteering and Park Association, more than 7,000 hours in District 7 held its anthe past seven years with nual banquet on Oct. 25, in Gwinnett SenioR LearnForsyth County to recoging Center, a volunteer led nize the many talented and organization dedicated to hardworking members in teaching computer skills to the parks and recreation active adults ages 50 and industry. up.

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

• Archer at Shiloh • Brookwood at LakesideDeKalb • Buford at Flowery Branch • Central Gwinnett at Parkview • Collins Hill at Peachtree Ridge • Dacula at Winder-Barrow • Dawson County at GAC • Duluth at Mill Creek • Hebron at Athens Christian • Lanier at Gainesville • Meadowcreek at Norcross • North Gwinnett at Discovery • South Gwinnett at Grayson • Towns County at Providence

BY THE NUMBERS 37 Region wins in a row by Buford, which last lost region games in 2012 — both by forfeit 52 Region games since Buford suffered a region loss that wasn’t by forfeit, dating back to 2009 against Lovett 1 Remaining Gwinnett football team with an unbeaten record, 9-0 Archer 8 Tackles for losses last Friday by Dacula’s Noah Duba in a victory over Lanier 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: Jake Stewart School: North Gwinnett Position: Linebacker Class: Senior Highlights: Had nine tackles (seven solos, two for losses), a sack, three quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery in a win over Collins Hill Coach Bill Stewart’s take: “Jake has committed himself to working hard every day on and off the field. His relentless attitude towards preparation has been the key to his success.”

Stewart won an online competition with Brookwood’s Chris Cotter, Peachtree Ridge’s Jamari Jackson and Archer’s Jordan Roman this week.

FLASHBACK On this week in 2005, Devin Sabina’s 52-yard field goal as time expires gives Central Gwinnett a 17-14 win over Collins Hill and its first playoff victory since 1993. Beau Johnson rushes for 182 yards on 27 carries to lead the Black Knights. … Dacula extends its winning streak to 10 games with its first playoff win since 2001, defeating Berkmar 35-0.

Spencer Landis throws three TD passes, two to Israel Machovec and one to Josh Warren. …

Parkview opens the playoffs with a 28-16 win over North Gwinnett, rushing for 378 yards and passing just twice. Caleb King rushes for 215 yards and Brandon George runs for 102. … A Norcross TD with 13 seconds left prevents the shutout, but Brookwood posts a 28-7 victory in the first round behind three TDs from Cameron Smith.

KICKOFF EDITION

TIGER TRADEMARK

The Archer defensive line is led by, left to right, Jadden Knott, Will Choloh, Colby Wooden and Solomon Zubairu. (Photo: David Friedlander)

Archer keeping up tradition of strong D-line

By David Friedlander

redshirt junior Antonio Riles and South Carolina’s Kobe Smith among those who got their start on Archer’s LAWRENCEVILLE defensive front.

— Though Archer High “Obviously, you’ve got to School’s football program have those athletes that can has been around less than do it — those big, strong, a decade, since the school explosive kids,” Archer opened in 2009, the Tigers coach Andy Dyer said of have established a few trade- what has made his defensive marks in that short time. line so strong over Archer’s One is winning. With at nine varsity seasons. “I’ll least a share of their third re- always hang my hat that degion title and a fifth straight fense wins championships. state playoff appearance You want to be stronger up already secure, the Tigers the middle, and in order to have a 9-0 record and a be stronger up the middle, current No. 2 state ranking you’ve got to have a great as they head into tonight’s line of scrimmage.”

2017 regular season finale at But as the Tigers preShiloh. pare to embark on another One of the main tradeplayoff run, their current marks in that success has defensive line is making its been on defense, and the own mark. key to those stingy defenAt the head of a 3-3 alignsive units has often started ment, seniors Will Choloh up front — with such big and Jadden Knott and names as current Florida juniors Colby Wooden and

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Solomon Zubairu have functioned as the rotating main cogs of a well-oiled machine that the Archer defense has become.

The Tigers have allowed only an average of 11.7 points per game — the lowest in school history thus far — in no small part due to the grinding work that that quartet has done while rotating in and out of the three-man front.

But while it continues a tradition of strong defensive lines of Archer’s past, it’s a long way from where that group, which consisted of mostly the same personnel was just a year ago, when opponents averaged nearly twice as many points against the Tigers.

For Knott, the biggest difference is that he and his teammates have simply grown up a year older and a year more experienced.

“Last year, we had a lot of sophomores starting, so we were young,” said the 6-foot-2, 255-pound nose tackle, who is tied for second on the team with Choloh and linebacker Jordan Roman with three sacks to go with 15 combined tackles, four tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries. “There was not a lot of varsity experience. This year, us being a collective unit, us being older, we have a lot of experience.”

While Choloh doesn’t necessarily disagree with Knott’s assessment, he does think there is another factor at play at the rapid improvement he and his fellow lineman have shown this season — simple good, oldfashioned hard work.

“It all goes back to the summer,” said the 6-0, 270 defensive end, who has posted 38 tackles, 8 TFLs

and 14 QB hurries. “We were all pushing polish (of technique) while working in 90-degree weather.

It doesn’t start during the football season. it starts in the summer.”

For Dyer, he noticed that hard work and commitment from his linemen long before that.

He noticed it from Choloh, the most experienced member of the group, several years ago, while Wooden (45 tackles, 10 TFLs, 2 sacks, 15 QB hurries), Zubairu (21 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 sacks, 6 QB hurries) and especially Knott — who was primarily a junior varsity player last year before gaining nearly 60 pounds of muscle and learning the nuances of his position — have quickly followed his lead.

“He’s brought those other

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Buford seeks fifth straight region title

By Taylor Denman

plays” (runs of more than 15 yards and passes of more than 20 yards) all season.

It’s arguably impressive Buford is no slouch on for a a defense to shutout a offense either. Buford is team once over the course averaging 47.25 points per of the season. The No. game — nearly one point 2-ranked Buford football per minute — good for program under head coach 10th-best in GHSA this John Ford continues to season. rewrite the definition of Last week, the Wolves impressive. racked up 319 yards rushBuford hasn’t allowed an ing by divvying the workload between running backs opposing team to score in Anthony Grant (12 carries, more than one month. Since 100 yards, 2 TDs), ChrisOct. 6 against Johnson tian Turner (10 carries, 78 (Gainesville), the Wolves yards, 3 TDs) and Derrian have outscored opponents Brown (five carries, 98 224-0. The Wolves allowed yards, 1 TD). Grant is also one touchdown against a the Wolves’ leading tackler region opponent in its 45-7 as a linebacker, with 25 win over Clarke Central on solo tackles and six tackles Sept. 29.

Ford gave some of the Buford’s Christian Turner runs up field during the Wolves 33-27 loss to South Pointe for loss this season. The 5-foot-11, 200 pound senior credit to the efforts of deearlier in the season in Buford. (Photo: David McGregor) is currently committed to fensive coordinator Bryant University of Tennessee.

Appling, a holdover from season as head coach of the Ford said. “They play team Defensive backs K.J. Flowery Branch is in Jess Simpson’s previous Buford football program defense and swarm on the Johnson and Elijah Turner coaching staff, and his desince being hired from ball. The coaches have done had three tackles apiece, as its first season under head coach Ben Hall, who led fensive personnel. Appling Class AAAAAAA runner a really good job.” did defensive end Ahmad Class AAAA Jefferson to has been a staple of Buup Roswell earlier this year.

Ford emphasized that his Craig. Bryson Richardson the state playoffs in each of ford’s coaching staff, start- As for his defense’s success team’s remarkable defenled the Wolves’ secondary his four seasons, including ing as an assistant to Dexter this season, he said the sive feat is a culmination of with four tackles. the semifinals last season.

Wood during the height of Wolves have been executthe balance and combined As a team, Buford has Flowery Branch — Buford’s Class AA power ing well as a unit. prowess of all 11 of the held opposing teams to in the mid 2000s.

“The expectation is players on the Wolves’ de- fewer than 3 yards per rush. ranked No. 9 in Class Ford expressed gratitude excellent habits, enthusifense, and that was reflected Buford’s defense may bend AAAAA according to Atfor the coaches and players asm in preparation and stay statistically in last week’s but won’t break, allowing See BUFORD, Page 4B he’s inherited in his first married to the system,” game against Loganville. a total of 24 “explosive

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Prep Schedule

Today

SWIMMING AND DIVING

6:30 p.m. — Duluth, Meadowcreek and Mountain View at West Gwinnett 7 p.m. — Dacula, Central and Discovery at Mountain Park Saturday

SWIMMING AND DIVING

7:15 a.m. — Collins Hill and Peachtree Ridge at Collins Hill 7:15 a.m. — Archer, Grayson and Shiloh at Mountain Park 7:15 a.m. — Norcross, North and Walton at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center 8 a.m. — Hebron in Hawaiian Luau at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center 6:30 p.m. — Berkmar, South and Lanier at Mountain Park 6:30 p.m. — Brookwood and Walton at Collins Hill 6:30 p.m. — Mill Creek and Parkview at West Gwinnett

The Home Teams

Falcons

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Georgia

Tech

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Nov. 12, 4:25 p.m.

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8 p.m. — Memphis at Tulsa. ESPN2 9:30 p.m. — UCLA at Utah. FS1

NBA

7 p.m. — Cleveland at Washington. ESPN 7:30 p.m. — Houston at Atlanta. FSSE 9:30 p.m. — Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder.

ESPN Saturday

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Noon — Wisconsin at Indiana. ABC Noon — Penn State at Michigan State. FOX Noon — Syracuse at Florida State. ACCN Noon — Auburn at Texas A&M. ESPN Noon — Florida at Missouri. ESPN2 Noon — Kansas State at Texas Tech. FS1 Noon — Baylor at Kansas. FSSE 2 p.m. — Kennesaw State at Montana State. PTV 3 p.m. — Georgia Tech at Virginia. FSSO 3:30 p.m. — Clemson at North Carolina State. ABC 3:30 p.m. — Stanford at Washington State. FOX 3:30 p.m. — Wake Forest at Notre Dame. NBC 3:30 p.m — South Carolina at Georgia. CBS 3:30 p.m. — Ohio State at Iowa. ESPN 3:30 p.m. — Iowa State at West Virginia. ESPN2 4 p.m. — Oklahoma at Oklahoma State. FS1 7:15 p.m. — Texas at TCU. ESPN 7:15 p.m. — Central Florida at Southern Methodist.

ESPN2 7:30 p.m. — Minnesota at Michigan. FOX 8:00 p.m. — LSU at Alabama. CBS 8:07 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Miami. ABC 9 p.m. — Baylor at Kansas. FSSE 10 p.m. — Oregon at Washington. FS1 10:45 p.m. — Arizona at USC. ESPN 10:45 p.m. — BYU at Fresno State. ESPN2

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FOOTBALL

Ongoing through Dec. 1: Registration is being accepted for i9 Sports’ All-Girls Flag Football League, which begins Dec. 2 and lasts through Feb. 10. Games are Saturdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and times vary by age division.

Games are at Gary Pirkle Park in Sugar Hill. To register, go to www.i9sports. com.

GOLF

Nov. 20: The 11th annual Brookwood Bronco Baseball Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held at Summit Chase Country Club. Registration and breakfast begin at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start

at 11 a.m. and awards and dinner at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $150 per player or $500 per foursome. Sponsorships also are available. For more information or to register, go to www.broncobaseball. org.

LACROSSE

Ongoing: The Gwinnett Lacrosse Academy is accepting registration for its winter indoor league at the Silverbacks facility in Suwanee. Games are Sunday afternoons in December and January. Games begin Dec. 3. Boys and girls divisions will be featured for first- through eighth-graders. For more information, go to www.gwinnettlacrosseacademy.com.

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Two football games will determine the seedings of Region 8-AAAAAA’s four playoff-bound teams, but only one sits in the desired spot of controlling its own fate.

Dacula, atop the region at 4-0, can wrap up its second straight, undisputed 8-AAAAAA championship — and third region title in a four-year span — with a victory at Winder-Barrow in the regular-season finale tonight.

“As a player or coach or competitor, you always want to play a meaningful game late in the season,” Dacula head coach Tommy Jones said. “We feel like we have an opportunity to do that on Friday night and we’re excited about it.”

The Falcons, at least so far, have matched their results from the 2016 season, when they didn’t have the most sparkling record after non-region play, but won the region title with a perfect mark. At 5-4 overall and unbeaten in region, they are on track once again.

Standing between Dacula and the outright championship is an improved Winder-Barrow team. The Bulldoggs (8-1, 3-1) have stumbled just once this season, falling to Gainesville (4-5, 3-1) and

Devils, Mustangs battle for No. 3

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and Archer — before Sept.

22, Maloof said the Blue Devils have ultimately emerged battle-hardened.

Norcross head coach “We feel like our kids Keith Maloof was defenhave been in big ball sive coordinator for his games,” Maloof said. brother, Kevin, at Mead“We’ve got to make it pay owcreek High School in off Friday night. Coach the first five years of the (Jason) Carerra has done football program’s exisan awesome job of turning tence from 1986 to 1990. that program around, and The tandem didn’t just they’re flying high with startup the program, but one of the best seasons established some success they’ve had since that last early in its history. year we were 6-4.”

The Mustangs posted Things didn’t get easier their first-ever winning for the Blue Devils when season at 6-4 and lost a their Region 7 schedule 13-7 game against Lovett began. Starting region play for the region title in the with a win over Central program’s third season.

Gwinnett, Norcross sandThat was the last playoff wiched decisive wins over appearance for MeadowLakeside and Berkmar becreek until the 2017 Mustween losses to Region 7’s tangs play thier first-round top two teams, Parkview state playoff game on Nov. and Brookwood.

10.

In a scenario in which After a 7-3 record Central Gwinnett earns the in 1989, Meadowcreek at-large bid for the state moved up to Class AAAA playoffs, five teams could in the Maloof brothers’ make the playoffs from final season, and the Mus- what has turned into a tangs posted a 6-4 overall treacherous Region 7. record, the best mark until “That’s just how tough the 2017 Mustangs passed our schedule is, and we it two weeks ago. have to manage it,” Maloof At first glance, Norsaid. “Friday night is a big cross’ 4-5 record may ball game for us going into seem underwhelming, but the playoffs.” the Blue Devils have been Meadowcreek is the tested this season. Starting variable that made Region their schedule with top-10 7 so treacherous. The MusClass AAAAAAA oppotangs are battling the Blue nent Colquitt County, folDevils for the No. 3 seed in lowed by two region cham- the region this week. pions — North Gwinnett Head coach Jason Carre-

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ra views Gwinnett County high school football in tiers. Perennial powers like Brookwood, Grayson, Buford and Norcross — with its back-to-back banners in 2011 and 2012 — are reserved for the top tier.

There’s a middle tier that includes historically successful, regularly playoffbound squads; then there’s a bottom tier.

In which tier is the 2017 Meadowcreek squad settled?

“Bottom tier,” Carrera said. “We have to establish success. First thing everybody is going to wonder, ‘Was this a fluke?’ We’re going to have to show some consistency. I know Brookwood and Parkview have had some down years, but they bounce back from it. The great thing is, I think our guys believe in the process and coaches and that’s translated into winning football games.”

History is just that: history. Tonight, one of the coaches who helped build the foundation of Meadowcreek football will pace the sideline across from the coach trying to re-establish the winning culture that was lost over roughly two decades.

Maloof said his team’s ability to match the intensity of Meadowcreek’s offensive backfield, led by newly-minted 2,000-yard rusher Chauncey Williams,

MEADOWCREEK AT NORCROSS Meadowcreek Mustangs (Region 7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Jason Carrera Record: 7-2, 3-2 Last week: Lost to Parkview 56-25 Norcross Blue Devils (Region 7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Keith Maloof Record: 4-5, 3-2 Last week: Lost to Brookwood 28-6 Last meeting: Norcross won 56-7 last year Location: Norcross High School

is critical. He was held to 140 yards against Parkview last week after he scored four times in the first half.

Last week, Norcross’ Isaiah McCoy racked up 119 yards on five catches, while Norcross’ normally balanced running game was quelled to 3 yards.

Clay Harris posted the only positive individual tally of 27 yards, while Brookwood brought relentless pressure to quarterback Louis Williams that accounted for a loss of 24 yards.

Norcross’ junior quarterback completed more than 62 percent of his passes in the game, 15-of-24 for 210 yards.

“It’s going to be tough to contain them,” Carrera said.

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good Lanier team 41-7 last Friday.

The Falcons’ defense stymied Lanier behind disruptive performances from Noah Duba (13 tackles, eight for losses, one sack), Landen Berlin (11 tackles, three for losses, one sack) and Joseph Lopez (10 tackles, one for loss). Michael Burrell added seven tackles and two pass breakups, and Chris Smith had a big interception return for a touchdown.

The offense also rolled with another steady effort Dacula’s Tre McMillan (5) tries to avoid the tackle of Lani- from quarterback Shayne er defender O’Darion Thompson (7) during a game on Buckingham. The senior completed 9 of 14 passes Oct. 27. (Photo: Craig Cappy) for 129 yards and a score creating a tie for second and also rushed for 51 we didn’t see the results place behind Dacula. yards and two touchwe wanted to see. But I Gainesville and Lanier downs. don’t know of anybody (5-4, 2-2), the other two Tre McMillan had eight inside our program that 8-AAAAAA playoff carries for 102 yards and a stopped working. Everyteams, also play this week body continued to get after score, Jalen Perry had five with playoff seeding on it every day and trusted the rushes for 84 yards and a the line. Winder-Barrow TD and Kenny Severe had process. and Gainesville all have a three catches for 73 yards “At Dacula, we feel and a TD. Tyler Jones led a shot at a share of Dacula’s like we have a great deal good night for the offenregion championship of tradition here. We also sive line. depending on how the understand that region “I really proud of our two key games play out championships are not easy kids’ efforts (vs. Lanier), tonight. to come by. They have to For Dacula, the path be earned. I know it would their resolve,” Jones said.

“There were a few times to first is clearest — just mean a whole lot to our early in the game I thought defeat Winder-Barrow. team and community.”

“There is no doubt about Dacula had a tough time our kids had their backs it (winning region would pulling away from Haber- against the wall and found a way to make a play. be big for the program),” sham Central in a 35-28 When you look back an Jones said. “It would be a win on Oct. 20, but its any game, it boils down to great testament just to the other region results have resolve and the patience, been impressive. It opened a handful of plays. Early in that game, we were fortuthe hard work of our play- with wins over Apalachee nate enough to make some ers and coaches. At the (49-13) and Gainesville of those plays.” beginning of the season, (28-0), and dispatched a

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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)

ARCHER AT SHILOH

BROOKWOOD AT LAKESIDE

ARCHER TIGERS (8-AAAAAAA) SHILOH GENERALS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Andy Dyer Coach: Ryan Andrews Record: 9-0, 4-0 region Record: 1-8, 1-3 region Last week: Beat South Gwinnett 14-0 Last week: Lost to Newton 37-0 With no tangible postseason implications — Archer has already locked up the region’s top playoff seed, while Shiloh will not qualify for the playoffs — the goals for each team become much more specifically focused.

While the Generals would love nothing more than to not only end the season on a high note, but also ruin Archer’s perfect regular season, the No. 2 stateranked Tigers are looking to keep momentum going as they head into the postseason.

“We preach tunnel vision every week,” Archer coach Andy Dyer said. “We’ve got to get better at practice. The great thing about football is that each and every week, you’ve go to put the ball down and go prove yourself again, no matter who Taiyon Palmer you’re playing or where you’re playing.

“To me, the challenge is Monday through Thursday and getting prepared.

The kids understand the importance of preparing because they’ve seen the fruits of that. When they understand it, it makes my job easier.”

Archer’s defense doesn’t figure to make the job any easier for Shiloh’s offense.

And as tough as the Tigers figure to be up front, the biggest goal coach Ryan Andrews sees for his Generals is to find a way to get receivers like Dakota Thomas and Matthew Williams room to operate.

That definitely won’t be an easy task against an Archer secondary led by two of the county’s best lock-down corners in Taiyon Palmer and Andrew Booth.

“With our struggles on offense, we have to play perfect,” Andrews said. “(Archer’s) defensive line is pretty good, but we’ve seen South Gwinnett’s line, and we’ve seen Grayson’s line. So that won’t be anything new to us. But their secondary is the best we’ll see all year. That’s going to be the tough part.

“It starts with Dakota and Matthew and our receivers. We have to create matches to try to get them open. And then we have to be able to win those one-on-one matches.”

Last meeting: Archer won 37-6 last year Location: Shiloh High School

BROOKWOOD BRONCOS (7-AAAAAAA) LAKESIDE-DEKALB VIKINGS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Philip Jones Coach: Cam Jones Record: 7-2, 5-0 region Record: 2-7, 1-4 region Last week: Beat Norcross 28-6 Last week: Beat Berkmar 46-12 Brookwood won its seventh straight after an 0-2 start last Friday, clinching its first region title since 2010 with a victory over Norcross. The breakthrough win wasn’t as easy as the 22-point final margin might indicate, though. It was a battle against a stout Norcross defense, which saw the Broncos leading just 7-0 at halftime and only 14-6 early in the fourth quarter. A touchdown run by Dante Black with 2:38 left offered some breathing room, then Kareem Bessent capped the win with an interception for a score. Brookwood scrapped out just enough offense behind Black (37 rushes, 155 yards, three touchdowns) and a big third-quarter run by Matthew Hill, while the defense and special teams were exceptional.

“I can’t say enough about our defense,” Brookwood head coach Philip Jones Isa Washington said. “One play. We gave up one long ball. Other than that, we did a great job of containing them, keeping them in check, keeping them on their side of the 50 most of the night. And I can’t say enough about our special teams. It was a battle of special teams.

It seems like all the talk is about their special teams, but our special teams played unbelievable. Our cover teams were great. We were able to get good returns when we needed them. We were able to disrupt some of their rhythm in special teams, too. That was huge for us.”

The defense will need another big effort against Lakeside, which has put up big numbers even in its losses. The Vikings’ region defeats include high-scoring affairs with Meadowcreek (42-28), Central Gwinnett (38-36) and Parkview (52-30).

Brookwood’s defense had one of its more impressive outings against Norcross, with Isa Washington (10 tackles) and D.J. Horne (nine tackles, two for losses, three sacks) leading the way on the line.

Chris Cotter (16 tackles, one for loss, sack), Bessent (pick-six, six tackles) and Amir Berry (seven tackles, one interception, 1/2 sack) were standouts at linebacker, while Kendall Williamson made 10 tackles from his secondary spot.

Last meeting: Brookwood won 56-20 last year Location: Adams Stadium, Atlanta

CENTRAL GWINNETT AT PARKVIEW

DAWSON COUNTY AT GAC

CENTRAL BLACK KNIGHTS (7-AAAAAAA) PARKVIEW PANTHERS (7-AAAAAAA) Coach: Todd Wofford Coach: Eric Godfree Record: 5-4, 2-3 region Record: 6-3, 4-1 region Last week: Had a bye Last week: Beat Meadowcreek 56-25 Mathematically eliminated from earning one of the four playoff spots from Region 7-AAAAAAA, the Central Gwinentt football team is clinging to the possibility of earning the final at-large bid to the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs, which begins next week. The Knights are one of three teams in their classification, not already holding onto a playoff spot, with a winning record (North Cobb and East Coweta are also 5-4 overall).

The Black Knights and head coach Todd Wofford will makes their final case to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season against current Region 7 No. 2 seed Parkview tonight.

“The thing is, crazy as it sounds, we’re going into Week 10 with our record and Christian we haven’t played what I would consider a clean game,” Wofford said.

Malloy A single possession has been the difference in two of the Knights’ four losses this season — including Meadowcreek on Oct. 20 and Roswell on Sept. 1. The difference this week, Wofford said, is protecting quarterback Jarren Williams, dropping fewer passes and tackling effectively in space.

Parkview is comfortably the No. 2 seed from Region 7-AAAAAAA after trailing Meadowcreek 25-21 at halftime before surging back to score 49 unanswered points in the second half to clinch a home playoff game. Christian Malloy tallied 13 carries for 201 yards rushing against Meadowcreek.

Godfree and his defense are not overlooking the playmaking ability of Central’s University of Kentucky quarterback commit, and the Panthers have looked past the dropped passes on film and identified a Central receiving corps that Godfree described as dynamic.

“It’s hard enough to cover people if they have time, especially as accurate as (Williams) is, in the pocket or on the move,” he said.

Last meeting: Parkview won 67-43 last year Location: Parkview High School

DAWSON COUNTY TIGERS (7-AAA) GAC SPARTANS (7-AAA) Coach: Sid Maxwell Coach: Tim Hardy Record: 7-2, 5-0 region Record: 8-1, 5-0 region Last week: Beat Lumpkin County 42-21 Last week: Had a bye For the second year in a row, Greater Atlanta Christian and Dawson County meet in the regular-season finale with the region title on the line. Both are unbeaten in 7-AAA play once again and today’s result decides seeding for the playoffs.

“We’re excited,” Spartans head coach Tim Hardy said. “It’s the last week of the season and we’re playing for a region championship. We’re in the position we want to be in.”

Second-ranked GAC is well rested coming off a bye and Hardy is happy with the way the team refocused during practice this week.

“It’s a physical reprieve, but it’s also a chance to mentally and emotionally refuel for the region championship game and the playoffs,” Hardy said. “The thing Kyle I’ve really been pleased with is I feel like we continue to get better every week.

Ellis We’re practicing, and therefore playing, with a hunger. Our goal is to play our best and we haven’t done that yet. We’re maturing. We’re practicing better and harder. There’s been growth individually and as a team. But we’re going to need to continue to improve.”

The Spartans are sparked offensively by Clemson commit Kyler McMichael, but they have a deep pool of talent to draw from and it’s all set up by a daunting offensive line. The defense, led by Robby Fowler on the line and Kyle Ellis in the secondary, is ceding just 10.8 points per game (second only to Grayson in the county this season). Dawson County this week jumped into the state’s top 10 rankings and is fueled by quarterback Coey Watson, a four-year starter.

“I read that he ran for his 100th career touchdown last week,” Hardy said. “Which is kind of unbelievable. That’s a huge number. He’s got a lot of gunslinger in him and really makes them go.

“You can see a strong offensive line and physicality on defense. The other thing you can see is it means something to them. It’s a crew that gets after it.”

Last meeting: GAC won 42-7 last year Location: Greater Atlanta Christian

DULUTH AT MILL CREEK

HEBRON CHRISTIAN AT ATHENS CHRISTIAN

DULUTH WILDCATS (6-AAAAAAA) MILL CREEK HAWKS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Bob Swank Coach: Shannon Jarvis Record: 3-6, 1-4 region Record: 6-3, 3-2 region Last week: Lost to Peachtree Ridge 21-12 Last week: Had a bye Mill Creek was off last Friday and didn’t enter the bye week where it hoped to be — alone in second place in the region behind champion North Gwinnett. The Hawks lost a disappointing game, 20-17 to rival Mountain View on Oct. 20, then had to wait longer than usual for a return to the field, which happens this week against Duluth.

Three turnovers were costly in the Mountain View loss, a game the Hawks never led. They tied it in the third quarter on an Alan Andrzejewski field goal, but lost on a Bears field goal as time expired.

“We are very excited to get back on the field and finish the regular season by playing well,” Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said. “We have had a great week of practice and I have been very impressed by our team’s enthusiasm and Alan energy in preparations for this game.”

Andrzejewski The best-case scenario for Mill Creek now is a three-way tie for second place with Mountain View and Collins Hill. Mountain View’s regular season is complete, so that could happen with a Mill Creek win and a Collins Hill win over Peachtree Ridge. The tiebreaker is point differential and the edge in that case goes to Mill Creek, which would get the No. 2 seed and a home playoff game.

Duluth also wants to rebound from a tough loss, falling to rival Peachtree Ridge last Friday. Will Huzzie continued his exceptional play with two interceptions and also had a 75-yard touchdown called back by penalty. Kevon Rouse and Travion Hampton rushed for Wildcat TDs, but the offense was turned back on a goal line stand late by the Lions.

The Wildcats continue to trend upward by raising their win total by a game in each of head coach Bob Swank’s three seasons.

Last meeting: Mill Creek won 56-0 last year Location: Mill Creek High School

HEBRON CHRISTIAN LIONS (8-A) ATHENS CHRISTIAN EAGLES (8-A) Coach: Jeff Saturday Coach: Chris Williams Record: 5-4, 4-4 region Record: 4-5, 3-5 region Last week: Lost to George Walton Academy 21-14 Last week: Beat Riverside Military Academy 25-22 After another near miss against a top-flight opponent last week against George Walton Academy, Hebron no longer has any margin for error.

The Lions seem pretty safe for a Class A (Private) state postseason bid, but a win tonight at Athens Christian is imperative if they want any chance to host a first-round playoff game.

“They’re excited,” Hebron coach Jeff Saturday said of his players. “It’s very rare to kind of control your own destiny after you’ve lost four (games), but we have that ability. We’ve had a lot of close losses, but nobody’s going to feel sorry for us. We have to find ways to win those games.”

To do that, the Lions will have to find a way to slow down Athens Christian Michael Moyers playmakers like running back Joseph McElhannon and receiver/linebacker Richard Jibunor.

But as much as Saturday respects the Eagles, his biggest concern is with his own team.

“We’ve got to execute our stuff,” Saturday said. “It’s an execution game for us. We beat ourselves last week. We had one touchdown called back on a penalty, which was obviously frustrating, and the next play is a turnover for us. Just not letting things snowball like that is really important.

“We want to establish the run and top their running game. We have to stop the edge and force them to run inside.”

The Lions will turn to veterans like junior linebacker/receiver Michael Moyers to lead the way towards better execution on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Last meeting: Athens Christian won 49-14 last year Location: Athens Christian School

LANIER AT GAINESVILLE

NORTH GWINNETT AT DISCOVERY

LANIER LONGHORNS (8-AAAAAA) GAINESVILLE RED ELEPHANTS (8-AAAAAA) Coach: Korey Mobbs Coach: Bruce Miller Record: 5-4, 2-2 region Record: 4-5, 3-1 region Last week: Lost to Dacula 41-7 Last week: Beat Apalachee 35-12 Gainesville struggled against a tough non-region schedule early, but has found its way in region play with the exception of a loss to region-leader Dacula. The Red Elephants edged Habersham Central 30-27, then bounced back from the Dacula loss to post the most surprising result in the region this year with a 38-16 rout of previously unbeaten Winder-Barrow.

It’s a tough task for Lanier, which can force a three-way for second place in the region or at the least leapfrog Gainesville for the No. 3 seed with a victory.

Meanwhile, the Red Elephants can claim a share of the region title with a win and a Dacula loss to Winder-Barrow.

“We are looking forward to competing Friday night,” Lanier head coach Korey Kameron Mobbs said. “We are excited to be in a position with a lot left to play for. Our guys Brown know that it’s about competing on every rep each Friday night. I am proud of our team for having a great week of practice and understanding what a blessing it is to get another opportunity to go out there and play for each other.”

The Longhorns also have to rebound from last Friday’s 34-point loss to Dacula.

There were bright spots in last week’s effort, including gutsy efforts on defense from Kameron Brown (10 tackles, quarterback hurry), Damian Nytko (seven tackles, one for loss, quarterback hurry) and O’Darion Thompson (eight tackles, one for loss, interception). The offense struggled to find points against a tough Dacula defense, but Mekal Fuller (four catches for 84 yards, touchdown) and Taj Barnes (11 rushes for 61 yards) provided a spark.

Last meeting: Lanier won 10-3 last year Location: Bobby Gruhn Field, Gainesville

NORTH GWINNETT BULLDOGS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Bill Stewart Record: 8-1, 5-0 region Last week: Beat Collins Hill 45-6

DISCOVERY TITANS (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Efrem Hill Record: 1-8, 0-5 region Last week: Lost to Mountain View 52-28

Clinch a playoff spot. Check. Win a region title. Check. Sweep said region with a perfect 6-0 record. One more test.

North Gwinnett High School heads to Lawrenceville tonight to face the struggling Discovery Titans, still searching for their first region win. The last win for Discovery came Sept. 1 against Class A Pinecrest Academy. Win, and Discovery matches its record from its inaugural 2016 season.

“Our record at this point in time is not better than last year, but we’re a lot better team,” Discovery coach Efrem Hill said. “Our football knowledge has gone up and our kids are buying into what we’re asking.”

The Titans’ Khiree Seabrook continues to carry the majority of the burden and Mikkael menace opponents offensively. He averaged just more than 6 yards per carry Reynolds and 11 yards per catch against Mountain View one week ago. Mikkael Reynolds added five rushes for a team-high 95 yards.

But the Bulldog defense has wreaked havoc on its opponents throughout its Region 6 campaign.

Led last week by linebacker Jake Stewart’s seven tackles, one sack, three quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery, the Bulldogs have held region opponents to fewer than 10 points per game, skewed by a 35-21 win against Mill Creek on Sept. 29.

In his first year as the Bulldogs’ head coach, Bill Stewart oversaw a Bulldog team that won the region title for the first time since 2014. Even that season, the Bulldogs lost a region game. The last time North Gwinnett was undefeated against region opponents was 2011.

“Our region is tough, it always is,” Stewart said. “The schedule we had prepared us to go in as well as anybody.”

Last meeting: North Gwinnett won 43-7 last year Location: Discovery High School

SOUTH GWINNETT AT GRAYSON

TOWNS COUNTY AT PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN

SOUTH GWINNETT COMETS (8-AAAAAAA) GRAYSON RAMS (8-AAAAAAA) Coach: Steve Davenport Coach: Christian Hunnicutt Record: 3-6, 2-2 region Record: 8-1, 3-1 region Last week: Lost to Archer 14-0 Last week: Beat Rockdale County 38-0 South Gwinnett has been playing perhaps its best football lately. The Comets won back-to-back games against Rockdale County and Lakeside before pushing Region 8-AAAAAAA frontrunner Archer in a 14-0 loss. They were tied with Archer at halftime before the Tigers tacked on two scores and clinched the region’s No. 1 seed. Before its win over Rockdale, South had lost four consecutive games.

Defensively, Comets coach Steve Davenport said he’s seeing the team take steps forward, coinciding with the return of 6-foot-2, 377-pound defensive tackle and Florida State commit Robert Cooper.

“He’s been playing tremendously well,” Davenport said. “His coming back from injury has really been a significant thing for us in terms of our results.”

Robert South Gwinnett hasn’t beat Grayson since 2013, and the Rams have outscored Cooper the Comets 121-3 since that game. The Rams gave teams around the state reason for caution last week when five-star 2019 linebacker prospect Owen Pappoe took over running back duties in the red zone against Rockdale, scoring two TDs on the Rams’ first two drives. Pappoe announced via Twitter this week his final three possible college destinations are Clemson, Nebraska and Georgia. He’s the No. 5 junior prospect in the nation and No. 2 in Georgia, according to 247Sports composite ratings.

Davenport said his concern with attacking Grayson is building up a running game against the Rams, who allowed 136 total yards rushing against Rockdale last week, 99 of which were in the second half when Grayson held a 21-0 lead.

“I think we judged ourselves against a really tough Archer defense, and Grayson is no different,” Davenport said.

Last meeting: Grayson won 45-3 last year Location: Grayson High School

TOWNS COUNTY INDIANS (8-A) PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN STORM (8-A) Coach: John Cornett Coach: Parker Conley Record: 4-5, 3-5 region Record: 1-8, 1-7 region Last week: Beat Lakeview Academy 56-13 Last week: Lost to Prince Avenue 49-0 David Sloan and Josh Wright are the last two players on Providence Christian’s roster who were there the day the program started.

They were sixth-graders and then, and today play their last game for the Storm on Senior Night.

“We are forever going to be in debt to this group of seniors,” head coach Parkey Conley said. “What they have foundationally laid is something that is going to be hard to overstate. They’ve let our underclassmen know what’s expected.

“But we can’t let outside circumstances get in the way. We’re so excited for this final page in the book to be written, but we can’t lose sight of the goal. We have to go out with the mindset that we just have to do our job. I really believe if the 11 Josh guys on the field do their job, we’re going to find success. We’ve been too caught Wright up in, ‘Oh, I can’t make a mistake.’”

Providence’s injured junior quarterback Hunter Giella was back taking snaps this week and might be ready for the game, but Conley expects senior Mitchell Miller to start again. Miller has long led the offense from that position during his sparkling career for the Storm, but moved to running back when Giella joined the program.

“The way Mitchell played last week, we’re going to let him finish it out,” Conley said. “Offensively we put together some good drives and I liked the way we competed all the way to the end.

“It’s going to be a fun atmosphere. I told the guys, this should be freeing. This shouldn’t make you nervous. Just go out and do your job and fight to the end.”

Last meeting: Towns County won 19-14 last year Location: Providence Christian

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COLLINS HILL AT PEACHTREE RIDGE

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Any competition between neighborhood rivals Collins Hill and Peachtree Ridge is pretty much guaranteed to be intense.

Throw in a state playoff berth going to the winner, with the loser being eliminated from postseason consideration, and the atmosphere should be particularly charged when the Eagles (5-4, 3-2) visits Peachtree Ridge Community Stadium to take on the Lions (2-7, 2-3) in a key Region 6-AAAAAAA game Friday night.

“It’s a huge rivarly, so both teams are (already) going to give it a little extra,” first-year Peachtree Ridge coach Reggie Stancil said. “Our kids have practiced really hard this week. I’ve asked for leadership throughout the year, but it seems like our leadership has really shown up this week.”

Of course, both teams should have plenty of incentive already, with the winner guaranteed a postseason berth, while the loser will be out.

That’s the way first-year Collins Hill coach Lenny Gregory says his team is approaching the game, especially after a disappointing 45-6 loss to No. 8 North Gwinnett last week ended the Eagles’ threegame winning streak.

“I told our kids after the North Gwinnett game that the first round of the playoffs is this week,” Gregory said. “That’s how we’ve got to approach it.

Our big thing is focusing on eliminating mistakes on our end. We’ve been a little Jekyll and Hyde this year.

Collins Hill Eagles (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Lenny Gregory Record: 5-4, 3-2 Last week: Lost to North Gwinnett 45-6 Peachtree Ridge Lions (6-AAAAAAA) Coach: Reggie Stancil Record: 2-7, 2-3 Last week: Beat Duluth 21-12 Last meeting: Peachtree Ridge won 31-0 last year Location: Peachtree Ridge High School

If the team we know we can be shows up, we can complete with anybody.”

Indeed, when Collins Hill has been on, like they were in a 29-21 win over Mountain View three weeks ago, they have been quite impressive behind a running attack led by Evan Anderson (138-892, 11 TDs) and Najii Germana (72-435, 5 TDs) and a defense paced by Jared Bartlett (56 tackles, 4 sacks) and Peyton Woulard (32 tackles, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs).

However, mistakes have also plagued the Eagles at times, such as miscues on six plays last week against North Gwinnett that directly or indirectly led to 35 Bulldogs points.

Likewise, cutting down on mistakes has been a priority for Peachtree Ridge, something Stancil says the Lions have been better at lately, including last week’s 21-12 win over Duluth behind three touchdowns by running back Jamari Jackson and a strong effort from the offensive line, plus clutch defensive plays from Dominique Jones and Brandon Demby.

Stancil believes the improvement has come from a better understanding by the players of their new coaching staff, something he believes Collins Hill is

also beginning to deal with better from watching the Eagles on film.

“Our offensive line and running backs have more confidence in the system now,” Stancil said. “Defensively, the kids will play with a lot of energy no matter what, which is huge for us.

“We really are kind of the same (situation as Collins Hill) a little bit.

Our systems are probably closer to what we were doing before, but it’s different terminology. So both teams were a little behind (early in the season). “(Collins Hill) is playing really hard right now.

Coach Gregory will always have them fighting, no matter what. They’re solid on defense and their offense is also getting more comfortable. Our big thing will be playing four (full) quarters. If we play four quarters, we’ll give ourselves a chance.”

That’s also what Gregory will ask of his Eagles, and he expects the rivalry to bring out the best in both teams.

“Peachtree Ridge is good enough to beat anyone,” Gregory said. “So are we. It’s a rivalry, so you can pretty much throw the records out. Both teams have got to bring their best.”

•From Page 1B lanta Journal-Constitution’s poll — has a pair of impressive wins, edging region rival Cedar Shoals 35-21 on Sept. 29 and dominating Clarke Central in the second half for a 32-14 win.

Its lone loss is to Hall’s old program 35-29 on Sept. 15.

It’s one of two games the Falcons have allowed more than 14 points to an opponent, including a 35-21 win against Cedar Shoals.

There are also added stakes in tonight’s contest.

Buford’s game against Flowery Branch is for the Region 8-AAAAA title. A win tonight would cement Buford’s fifth consecutive region title, its 15th since 2001. Flowery Branch

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The student-athletes received the benefits Georgia Tech anduring a period beginnounced Thursday that ning in November 2016 it has self-reported rules and ending in May 2017. violations committed by Head coach Josh Pastner men’s basketball student- became aware of possible athletes to the NCAA. violations on Oct. 2, 2017 As a result, senior Tadric and immediately reported Jackson and sophomore them to Georgia Tech’s Josh Okogie, a Shiloh compliance office. On grad, will be withheld Oct. 6, 2017, the complifrom regular-season com- ance office determined petition, pending a resolu- that violations had oction from the NCAA. curred and declared the Georgia Tech’s internal student-athletes ineligible. investigation determined Georgia Tech is still awaitthat violations of NCAA ing a final resolution to the rules occurred. Specifisituation from the NCAA. cally, Jackson received apThe internal investiparel, meals and transpor- gation showed that the tation totaling less than violations were isolated $525 from an individual and occurred without the who is neither employed knowledge of the coachby Georgia Tech athleting staff. ics nor a booster, while “While we never want Okogie received apparel, to learn that NCAA rules meals and transportation violations have occurred, totaling less than $750 I applaud Coach Pastner from the same individual. and our compliance staff

program’s first head coach Lee Shaw, and Chris Griffin, who resigned as head coach at the conclusion of last season.

The Wolves’ lone loss is to the No. 1-ranked team from South Carolina, South Pointe. A region title for the Wolves would make bring their total to 15 in the last 17 years. Buford’s focus is taking care of its opponent to conclude the regular season on a high note before gearing up to make a run to the state title game for the 11th consecutive season.

“Just trying to be one day better,” Ford said. “We can’t worry about anything when you have a Tuesday practice, and Flowery Branch (today).”

guys along with him,” Dyer said of Choloh.

“Colby’s been right there under his wing. Jadden Knott has come light years … and that started for him last year in the weight room. Those guys just pushing each other. And then Solomon has now caught the fever to get as good as he can get. That’s fun because that’s what you’re supposed to do.”

And learning what they’re supposed to do in a less common scheme like Archer’s 3-3 comes from listening to the defensive coaches, such as defensive line coach Bryon Shells and defensive coordinator Joel Bridges.

“Not only is it having three guys (on the line), but our (defensive line) coach (Bryon Shells) tells us to (move) around, confuse up the whole offensive line. Plus, our defense has us going all kinds of places,” Choloh said. “It takes an adjustment to be in a three (lineman set).

You’ve got to be dogs. You have to be able to hold up the double team. You have to be able to run. You’ve got to be able to open lanes for our linebackers.”

for taking immediate action as soon as these violations came to light,” Georgia Tech director of athletics Todd Stansbury said. “I continue to be proud of the culture of compliance within our men’s basketball program and across the board here at Georgia Tech. As a department, we will use this as an opportunity to review our protocols and our educational efforts and will continue to prioritize compliance with NCAA rules.”

“Nothing is more important to me than having an atmosphere of compliance,” Pastner said.

“This isolated situation can and will be a learning opportunity for our entire program. We’re moving ahead and looking forward to having Tadric and Josh back in game action early this season.”

Archer While the coaching staff has definitely been a help to all the linemen who have come up through the Archer system through the years, those linemen also have a habit of passing on their knowledge and work ethic to the generation that follows them.

In addition to current SEC players Riles, who is now an offensive lineman with Florida, and Smith, others like Princeton two-sport freshman Sam Wright and Georgia State’s Clifford Amazan have proven to be outstanding role models for the current group of Tigers.

And the current crop of senior Tigers like Choloh, who boasts college offers from Troy, Kansas State, Connecticut and Georgia State, among others, and Knott, who has offers from Butler Community College in Kansas and Bluefield Community College in Virginia, hope to pass on to the younger linemen just like the previous generation did for them.

“Just watching them fight from Game 1 all the way to Game 15,” Knott said from what he learned from older line-

men throughout his career.

“Basically they were our mentors to get better.

There were a lot of them, from Kobe Smith to Sam Wright … a lot of guys. “(The younger linemen are) really great. They’re going to mean a lot to the team next year, which is what we’re expecting them to do. We’re just leaving our mark here.”

In the meantime, there is still plenty of work left for this year’s team, and if Archer is going to accomplish the goals it has left in front of them, the defensive line will have to play a big role.

And while the Tigers posted only their first shutout of the season in last week’s 38-0 win over Rockdale County, the overall body of work from the line, and the defense as a whole, has shown they are likely up to that task.

“We all play as a unit,” Choloh said. “I know we don’t have a lot of shutouts, but we keep our opponents to about (12) points per game. So our offense has just got to score a touchdown (or two to have a chance to win).

“The only thing we have left to do is win the state championship.”

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 • 5B

McCann, McHugh win World Series with Astros From Staff and Wire Reports A big night for the Houston Astros was a special one for Gwinnett County baseball, too.

The Astros’ won their first World Series Wednesday night over the host Los Angeles Dodgers, making a pair of locals — Duluth grad Brian McCann and Providence Christian grad Collin McHugh — champions. McCann walked and scored a run in the clincher, a 5-1 victory in Game 7, and also had a home run in Houston’s wild, 10-inning Game 5 win.

George Springer crushed a two-run home run in the second inning that gave the Astros a commanding lead in the final game of a World Series that saw back-and-forth battles nearly every game. Only the Astros got off and running in Game 7, and the Dodgers never recovered from Houston’s five-run outburst in the opening two innings.

The Astros won their first title in just their second World Series appearance, after falling short in 2005. It was the first trip to the World Series for both McCann, a 33-year-old and seven-time all-star, and McHugh, a 30-yearold pitcher who made one appearance against the Dodgers.

“Everything I’ve worked for my entire life is about to come true,” McCann told ESPN of his feeling on the game’s final out.

“The guy on the mound (Charlie Morton), I got drafted with him with the Atlanta Braves, first person I met in pro ball. I was 18 years old and to be sitting

Houston Astros pitcher Charlie Morton embraces catcher and Duluth High School alum Brian McCann after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium. (Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA Today Sports)

here at 33 years old and him to be pitching to me to close out a World Series, it’s a memory I’ll never forget. That’s what we’re doing here, we’re making memories. I want to look back at that ring when I’m 70 years old and remember all the guys and the coaching staff.”

McCann and McHugh were part of an inspirational season from the Astros, who provided an emotional boost for a city that was hit hard by flooding from Hurricane Harvey.

“It’s for them,” McCann told Fox Sports. “This is for them, for the fans, for the city of Houston, for the families that lost everything. This is for them.

We’re coming home for

that parade. We can’t wait to see you guys.”

Springer, the World Series MVP, tied a record for most home runs in one World Series with five, joining the New York Yankees’ Reggie Jackson (1977) and the Philadelphia Phillies’ Chase Utley (2009). He also became the first player to hit home runs in four consecutive games of the same World Series.

The blast also gave Springer a record eight extra-base hits in a single World Series. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Willie Stargell (1979) previously held the record with seven.

Springer’s home run Wednesday chased Dodg-

ers starter Yu Darvish after just 1 2/3 innings, as the Astros were productive inside of those five outs by the right-hander. Darvish gave up five runs (four earned) on three hits and a walk.

Darvish (0-2) recorded just 10 outs during his two World Series starts in Games 3 and 7.

The Astros got things going early when Springer doubled to lead off the game. He scored when first baseman Cody Bellinger could not hit Darvish on a throw to first base after a ground ball from Alex Bregman. The Astros made it 2-0 when Bregman stole third and scored on a groundout by Jose Altuve.

Just before Springer delivered his two-run blast, the Astros made it 3-0 when starting pitcher Lance McCullers grounded out to bring home a run.

Springer then lifted a 3-2 fastball into the seats in center field.

Bellinger’s rough day was only starting with the errant throw. He also struck out in his first two at-bats to extend his consecutive strikeout streak to six plate appearances. He added a third strikeout to give him a record 29 whiffs in this postseason alone, breaking the record that the Yankees’ Aaron Judge held for all of 11 days.

McCullers delivered a scoreless 2 1/3 innings to open the game, but he was

far from sharp, hitting four Dodgers batters, including Justin Turner twice.

He was supported by four relievers out of the beleaguered Astros bullpen, although one of those relievers pressed into service was starter Morton, like McCann, a former Atlanta Brave.

The Astros’ bullpen entered with a 7.29 ERA after the first six games but had its day in Game 7, giving up just one run on three hits over the final 6 2/3 innings. Morton (1-0) earned the victory, giving up just one run on two hits with a walk and four strikeouts over the final four innings.

Pinch hitter Andre Ethier drove in the Dodgers’ only run on a sixth-inning single off Morton. It was Ethier’s Dodgers’ record 51st appearance in a postseason game.

Notes: Astros OF George Springer became the first player in World Series history to hit five home runs out of the leadoff spot, breaking a tie with Lenny Dykstra (1993). … Astros RHP Lance McCullers became the first pitcher pulled from a Game 7 start after 2 1/3 innings without allowing a run since the Yankees’ Don Larsen in 1958. … Dodgers CF Chris Taylor reached base in all seven World Series games and all 14 postseason games Los Angeles played. … In 318 career games, counting the postseason, Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw made just the seventh relief appearance of his career when he entered in the third inning of Game 7. He tossed four scoreless innings.

Gwinnett runners eyeing podium at state XC meet

By David Friedlander

While Gwinnett County teams haven’t been quite the force they once were in the Georgia High School’s Association State Cross Country Championships in recent years, they have still had a presence in the top 10, and even on the awards ceremony podium.

That doesn’t figure to change when the gun goes off for this year’s meet today at Carrollton High School.

In all, 15 county boys teams and 13 girls teams over five different classifications, as well a handful of individuals from other Gwinnett schools, will compete over two days of races.

For some of those teams and individuals, the goal is to maintain a spot on the podium that has been a familiar landing spot for several years.

Perhaps the longest such streak is held by the Brookwood boys, who will try to reach the team podium as a top-four finisher for the 24th straight year when they take off in the Class AAAAAAA boys race at noon today.

But there will be plenty of other county teams

competitors to keep an eye on over the weekWhat: GHSA State Cross Country Championships end, including Peachtree When: Friday-Saturday Ridge’s Mary Kathryn Where: Carrollton High School Knott, who won the Tickets: $5 Area 4-AAAAAAA girls Schedule: championship in a time of Friday, November 4 18:57.22, as well as Area 9 a.m. — AAAAA boys 1-AAAAAAA champion 9:45 a.m. — AAAAA girls 10:30 a.m. — A (Private) boys James Cragin of Archer, 11:15 a.m. — A (Private) girls who won his race in a time Noon — AAAAAAA boys of 15:35.

12:45 p.m. — AAAAAAA girls There also will be Saturday, November 5 plenty of intriguing Gwin8 a.m. — AA boys nett stories in other clas8:45 a.m. — AA girls sifications as well, includ9:30 a.m. — AAA boys ing Dacula’s girls, who 10:15 a.m. — AAA girls will attempt to build off 11 a.m. — AAAA boys their Region 8-AAAAAA 11:45 a.m. — AAAA girls 12:30 p.m. — AAAAAA boys title behind senior Sky1:15 p.m. — AAAAAA girls lar English in the Class 2 p.m. — A (Public) boys AAAAAA race Saturday 2:45 p.m. — A (Public) girls at 11:45 a.m.

The Falcons boys will also compete in Class AAAAAA, as will Lanier’s 2008 and 2010. and she’s been talking to boys and girls.

“Our goal is the same the girls about what that Buford will send both as anybody — to get on was like. We’ve got a posiits boys and girls teams to the podium,” Rowland tive mindset.” said. “What’s certainly Among Gwinnett’s team compete in Class AAAAA Friday morning, while different for us is that representatives in Class we’re going into the state AAAAAAA are boys teams Greater Atlanta Christian’s boys will run in the Class meet as healthy as we’ve from Grayson, Archer, been in the last five or six Shiloh, Mill Creek, Collins AAA race Saturday at 9:30 a.m. years. … We’re excited Hill, Parkview, Peachtree Gwinnett will also be and looking forward to the Ridge and Brookwood, plus well represented in the opportunity. girls teams from Grayson, “It’s just whether or not Archer, Shiloh, North, Mill Class A (Private) race Friwe can put it all together.

Creek, Brookwood, Moun- day morning, with Hebron tain View and Peachtree Christian, Wesleyan and Our goal is to get back to Ridge.

Providence Christian all in where were were in 2009 In addition to the team the boys field, along with and 2010. One of our ascompetitions, there are Providence and Wesleyan sistant coaches, Lauren in the girls race.

Recchia, was on that team, plenty of local individual

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Archer’s James Cragin runs during Saturday’s Gwinnett County Cross Country Championships. (Photo: Enka Lawson)

looking to challenge the Broncos, as well as out-ofcounty favorites like Milton, Lambert, Walton and Lakeside-DeKalb for one of those coveted podium spots.

Among those contenders is Mill Creek, which finished just off the podium last year in fifth, but is looking to climb the ladder this year.

Coach Andy Christie believes it will take a team effort after the Hawks placed second behind Lakeside at the Area 4-AAAAAAA meet two weeks ago.

“We don’t have a frontrunner like some of those other (contenders),” Christie said. “Our strength is in our pack, and we’re hoping

our pack can keep together and keep up. Collins Hill finished about 10 points behind us (at area), so they’ll be right there. And Brookwood has a podium streak of 24 straight years, so you can’t count them out.”

For other teams like Area 4-AAAAAAA girls runnerup North Gwinnett, the idea is to regain a spot on the podium for the first time in awhile.

And with a group led

by Sarah Melkerson and Makenna Kulzer, coach John Rowland believes his Bulldogs have a chance for their best team finish since their state championship season of 2009, which was sandwiched between a pair of third-place finishes in

IN BRIEF Shiloh to bid farewell to retiring volunteer

Today will be an emotional one for longtime Shiloh volunteer Tom Marley.

Marley will announce his final game for the Generals after years working in a variety of roles with the Generals’ football program. He has been the school’s football announcer the last two seasons after the longtime voice of the Generals, Pete Mattix, stepped down.

With Shiloh’s football season ending, it will be part of the farewell for Marley, who has volunteered at the high school for 30 years, long after his own children graduated. He has been involved most heavily in football, wrestling and soccer, but has contributed elsewhere often

over the years. In 2011, Shiloh named its fieldhouse after Marley.

Gwinnett Heat vying for state handball title The Gwinnett Heat’s state title goal is within reach this weekend in the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs/Georgia High School Association Wheelchair Handball State Championships.

The Gwinnett County Public Schools’ adapted sports program enters as the No. 1 seed in the varsity division ahead of the No. 2 Houston County Sharks, the No. 3 West Georgia Wolverines and the No. 4 Clayton Eagles.

The Heat’s first matchup is at noon

FANS CHOICE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK against Clayton, with the winner heading to the 4 p.m. championship game at J.P. Moseley Recreation Center in Stockbridge.

Davis, Reed named runners of the week

Buford’s Sarah Davis and Greater Atlanta Christian’s David Reed were announced Wednesday as the Gwinnett runners of the week.

Davis was fifth overall in the Region 8-AAAAA Championships with a time of 20 minutes, 7 seconds, helping the Wolves to third in the team standings.

Reed placed seventh in the Region 7-AAA Championships in 16:59 as the Spartans finished fourth.

Who: Reece Holbrook School: Wesleyan Sport: Softball Class: Freshman Highlights: Went 3-for-4 with two home runs, including a walk-off gamewinner in the eighth inning, as the Wolves defeated Tattnall Square for their first state title

Coach Mary Stephenson’s take: “Reece is one of the hardestworking kids I have coached, so I’m really excited for her to get this recognition. Her performance in the state tournament shows that no stage it too big for her. She lives for the big moments. She is also a great teammate. She elevates the level of play of everyone around her by her work ethic and positive attitude. I’m really excited to coach her for three more years.”

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Getting to Know ... Derek Nesbitt Derek Nesbitt began his pro career with the Atlanta Gladiators in 2005-06, the same year they made their only run to the Kelly Cup finals. Nesbitt returned to Atlanta in 2015-16 after playing for many years in the AHL and one overseas in Italy. He’s been the captain since his return and scored his 100th goal for the franchise near the end of last season.

In this installment of “Getting to Know …,” Nesbitt talks to staff writer Christine Troyke about a variety of topics, including growing up in a small town in Southern Ontario, being on the nation’s top scoring line as a sophomore at Ferris State and channeling former Gladiators captain Cam Brown.

CT: What’s your hometown like?

DN: Very small. It’s got a population of about 2,000.

When I look back, my youth was awesome and I guess it just makes me see how times have changed. It was nothing for us to hop on our bikes and ride across town to play road hockey. Our street hosted a lot of road hockey games, basketball games or soccer games in the yard. It was constant.

Where I grew up was a great area. There was something going on with kids all the time, it seemed like.

This is a bigger city, but even when I go home, you don’t see it as much. Times have changed. It’s not so easy to let your kids go out on their own.

CT: It was the same for me. We left in the morning and came back in the evening. We were around the neighborhood somewhere.

DN: Yeah, it was a small town and easy to get around. You’d always see a lot of friends. The town, when I grew up, was heavily into youth athletics — and I know my dad had a lot to do with that. But it was a very active community.

CT: What other sports did you play?

DN: I played fastpitch softball growing up, competitively, until I was about in ninth or 10th grade. I played golf. I played some junior tournaments in the London area until I was about 17. I played soccer.

In high school, basketball, volleyball. I played anything I could. Hockey was always No. 1, but I wanted to play everything.

CT: And it’s not a suburb of anything, right?

DN: No. Not at all. One set of street lights.

CT: It’s near the lake?

DN: It’s 20 to 30 minutes to get to the nice beach areas of Lake Huron, which is beautiful. My wife (Whitney), they talk about the beach here and it means you’re going to the ocean.

We say we’re going to the beach and she says, well, you’re just going to the lake.

We get there and she’s like, this looks like the ocean.

Well, there’s a reason they call them the Great

Atlanta Gladiators captain Derek Nesbitt sets up for a faceoff during a game last season against Greenville at Infinite Energy Center. (Photo: Amanda Hertel)

Lakes. To see the look on her face when she saw it, I was pretty proud of where I came from. She’s a big beach-goer and she loves the water. And other than how cold it was in August the first time she went, she couldn’t believe how clear it is and the fresh water is just so nice to be around. I love it.

CT: You make your home here now but do you usually go home for a bit in the summer still?

DN: Usually for about a week. If we could drive or a few hours closer, but it’s tough. My parents know at 35, I have a life of my own now. But we try to make the trip. And my brother, his wife and two kids came down for a long weekend last summer so that was nice, too.

CT: How old were you when you left home?

DN: I think I had just turned 16. I remember doing a driving test away playing junior my first year to get my full license. I’ve been over half my life away from home.

CT: Who were you a fan of growing up?

DN: I was a Gretzky fan.

You hear a lot of different names with the kids now on our team being a lot younger.

You don’t hear his name a lot because they didn’t get to see him. But I vividly remember being 6 years old, watching and asking my dad, “Why is Wayne Gretzky being traded?” I saw it on TV. That’s one of my first real memories. I knew they won Stanley Cups and I was pretty in touch with that as a young kid. I watched a lot of sports, baseball and hockey and whatnot. Gretzky and (Jari) Kurri.

Kurri is why I wear (No.) 17. Since I was 6 years old.

Which is the first time I got to pick my number. Since there’s not a lot of 99s being thrown around the locker room, I went with 17 because I was a Jari Kurri fan.

CT: How did you decide on Ferris State?

DN: My main three options at the time were Miami, Bowling Green and Ferris. There was talk from a couple of those schools

about me coming even the year before (when I was still in junior). I personally didn’t think I was ready.

Jeff Blashill, actually, was who recruited me at the time. He was a former goalie at Ferris turned student-assistant turned assistant coach and now with the Red Wings.

He did all the recruiting of me and I was a big fan right away. I thought we built a pretty good relationship. He was as honest as can be — and I say that now knowing, having been there, he never lied to me.

I remember calling him and telling him I’d really like to wait a year, but if I could commit now for the following year, I would.

I was 17 at the time. He said he and Bob (Daniels) would come down to Sarnia where I was playing junior and chat. They came down, made the offer for the `01-02 season and I think a week later I committed. So I played my full last year of junior having been committed, which was rare back in the late 90s. Now you see it with 13-year-olds.

But it just seemed like the right opportunity was going to be there for me as a freshman. And it was.

CT: You played 36 games as a freshman.

DN: I missed one game.

CT: Which is not always the case. A lot of people get told they’ll play as a freshman and don’t.

DN: I give my dad credit, too. We kind of drew up, once I got there, what positions would be filled with upperclassmen. The main one was Chris Kunitz was their top left winger as a junior, so he would be there two years. Fortunate for me, I actually got asked to switch to the right side to play with him.

CT: I saw you had a lot of points as a sophomore.

DN: We had the highest scoring line in the country that year. It was absurd numbers. It was like every time we got on the ice, we had scoring chances.

CT: So 53 points in 42 games for you.

DN: Fifty-three? They stiffed me. Ferris State has it as 54.

CT: And you were still third on the team in scoring. Chris Kunitz had 79 points. I don’t understand how that’s even possible.

DN: I mean, I killed penalties with Kunnie, too.

We were a threat on the kill. If we had a draw in our zone, we had a couple guys who played here, too, like Troy Milam, who was the captain. The chances we would get off the penalty kill, something just clicked that year. Especially with our line. You didn’t want to let us on the power play too often either. It was deadly.

That’s where I started originally playing D on the (power play). In junior and then in college as a freshman, up top with Milam, and Kunitz, Rob Collins and my centerman (Jeff) Legue a lot of the time.

CT: There were four or five guys who ended up playing for the Gladiators from that Ferris State team — Phil Lewandowski, Milam, Matt York.

DN: I know Drew Famulak, the assistant coach at Ferris, had a good relationship with (former Atlanta head coach Jeff Pyle), too.

It was always a pipeline.

CT: What do you remember about your first pro game with the Gladiators?

DN: Zero-zero tie and 1-0 in a shootout loss at home against Charlotte. So not much to remember other than it was at home. I think the next game we went to Pensacola and I had my first point. I played on a line with (Jeff Campbell and Brad Schell). It was a 3-on-2 rush and I slid one through to Scheller, who scored.

CT: That first game must have been one of the few where you didn’t have a point. Because you finished with 69 points in 71 games.

DN: That team definitely didn’t have a problem scoring. Especially on the power play. That was 13 years ago and easily one of the most fun times I’ve had in a season with a group of guys.

There was a big turnover in players for us that season, and to see us continue marching on speaks to the core of that team. You look at a guy who ended up as a big part of our team, Milan Gajic, and he got here the day after Christmas. It just goes to show you what kind of group that was.

CT: Do you know how many stories I had to rewrite because of you guys and your last-minute scoring? There I am in the third period, typing away at a loss and …

DN: (laughing) It was the calming effect on our bench when we were down a goal with 10 seconds left or whatever. We were down a goal with a minute left and won in regulation I don’t know how many times. We never thought we weren’t going to win a game. There was never a doubt. It was shocking the way we lost (in the finals) as crazy as it was that year.

CT: You’d think I

would have learned.

DN: Yeah, you had to wait for the end. The boys didn’t give up. And it was always someone different.

CT: I know you went to Idaho the next year, but I still kind of can’t wrap my head around the fact that you were traded.

During training camp.

DN: Yeah. First day.

CT: I can’t believe it happened.

DN: It was pretty shocking. I always blame Soupy for it because he got sent down from Grand Rapids and we had to get rid of someone who was at a certain salary point for him to come back. He was MVP of the league the year before.

And was my roommate.

Actually, he grew up in this small town right next to me. We played against each other since we were 5, 6 years old, through junior and in college we were in the same conference. Then we were roommates here my first year.

It was tough. Coming off that year, no one wanted to leave. Especially us young guys. We’re like, this is going to happen again.

What Jeff said was he had to put three names out there (as options for other teams) and yours was called back on right away. By a team he thought was going to be competitive. So he thought he was giving me a chance and it wasn’t going to be a total loss for me. And it worked out pretty well.

CT: You won the championship with Idaho.

DN: About two months (into the season), I got some mail in Boise. It was a handwritten note from Jeff, apologizing for the way it happened and wishing me the best for that year. And wishing things could have been different. That was pretty cool.

He does a lot of things quietly on his own that I think have really endeared a lot of players to him. It definitely meant a lot to me.

CT: Did you think about it when you lifted the Cup? DN: He called me the next day. We were in Dayton. To say congrats. I said I’d talk to him soon.

CT: You couldn’t have been too salty. You signed with the Gladiators for the next season.

DN: It was the first time we’d talked since he traded me.

CT: You came back but then were gone fairly quickly and started what was a long stretch in the AHL. DN: I left at Christmas and then it was eight years.

CT: What was your first game in the AHL like?

DN: It was Christmas Day. Because of our schedule (here), I didn’t fly home. A handful of us stayed in Buford and I was cooking dinner at the apartment. Jeff said Rockford called and asked about me coming up on Christmas Day. They had a game the 26th, the 27th and the 29th.

Because of the NHL roster

freeze, Chicago had some of their guys up and they couldn’t be sent down.

Mike Haviland was huge for me at that level. I remember him working me in on some power play. I got a shot early on the power play off the flank, like I like to do, where it hit the cross bar. He moved me into a little more power play that night and I kind of bounced around on a few lines.

The next night, I started.

It went from being that 10th, 11th forward to a couple of nights later being with Martin St. Pierre and Troy Brouwer. I had two goals and an assist in those first three games. Then Havi got me on the bus after that third game, which was in Peoria, and said we’d like to sign you.

You think of the guys on that team that won (Stanley) Cups there. (Kris) Versteeg, (Bryan) Bickell, Brouwer, (Dave) Bolland, (Dustin) Byfuglien, (Corey) Crawford, (Niklas) Hjalmarsson, (Colin) Fraser.

CT: Who are the biggest characters you’ve played with?

DN: Miffer (Scott Mifsud) is pretty ridiculous. You know how many different teams I’m thinking of? But that’s the start. Gavin Morgan was priceless. He was a veteran but he was pretty funny. Still is. Honestly, (Gladiators goaltender Dan Vladar) is up there. As a young kid that’s pretty witty and just the sense of humor is great. (Ian) Barteaux is right up there, too.

Oh, and Versteeg. He was one of my roommates in Rockford. To this day, you can YouTube clips of that guy for days.

CT: How do you pass the time on the bus trips?

DN: Oh, thanks to (Ben Marshall), this last trip I downloaded all the episodes of “Mindhunter.” Which is an awesome show that just came on Netflix a couple of weeks ago.

CT: What music do you listen to most often?

DN: Uh, nothing that these guys play in the locker room. Times have changed. And I’m not overly picky, but (sighing) some of this stuff …

CT: I don’t know if this makes you feel better or worse, but I once asked (former captain Cam Brown) the same question and got the same answer.

DN: Yeah. That’s what I was going to say, that my answer is probably going to be the same as Brownie’s was my first year. The look on his face … every time a song comes on, the first thing I think is, “I know Brownie had the same look on his face I do and he didn’t say anything.”

CT: What’s your best Halloween costume?

DN: Ever? We did a pretty good pirates one one year in Peoria, my wife and I. Kind of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” That’s probably the best one we’ve done together. She’s done better ones, but that’s the best one I’ve probably done.

New No. 1 Georgia set for clash with hot South Carolina

By Anthony Dasher

No. 1. Kirby Smart’s team holds the top spot in the initial College Football ATHENS — The nation- Playoff rankings, released al spotlight isn’t something Tuesday night. the Georgia Bulldogs have The Bulldogs were folhad to deal with a lot over lowed by Alabama, Notre the past 10 years or so.

Dame and Clemson at No. Times are changing.

4. The goal is the national The Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0 championship game, set for SEC) head into Saturday’s Jan. 8 at Mercedes-Benz game against South CaroStadium. lina (6-2, 4-2) smack-dab The semifinals are set in the discussion for the for Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl national title, rarified air in Pasadena and the Sugar the program is catching a Bowl in New Orleans. whiff of for the very first But first things first. time in the playoff era.

There’s still much work Georgia, which entered for the Bulldogs, who, the week ranked second in after playing South Caroboth major polls, is now lina, still have to deal with The Sports Xchange

a game at Auburn before closing out the regular season against Kentucky and Georgia Tech.

“We’re worried about South Carolina right now,” Smart said. “That’s all I’m thinking about.”

With good reason.

South Carolina is no pushover. The Gamecocks have won three straight since losing to Texas A&M and are on the upswing in their second year under head coach Will Muschamp.

“Each week for us is all the same. Every week is a season as far as how we approach things. Certainly, we have respect for all of

our opponents. We have respect for Georgia,” Muschamp said. “At the end of the day, it comes back to our preparation and how we prepare. … I know our guys will go compete, and we plan on showing up.”

Smart expects nothing less. He knows how tough the Gamecocks can be, especially with sophomore quarterback Jake Bentley at the controls of an offense that has averaged 32.3 points over its last three games.

“I did not see a lot of the growing pains. I got to watch several of the games in the offseason, but as we

played them he had not played much. Then, after our game, he came in and really played well,” Smart said.

“He has just been around the game his whole life, so the guy knows where to go with the ball, he understands the offense, he does what they ask him to do really well. He is really athletic. He was a good athlete in high school. He went through a knee injury, but he is running the ball well now.”

The Bulldogs aren’t doing a bad job themselves.

Georgia is averaging 284 yards rushing per game,

behind seniors Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, who have run for 765 and 629 yards, respectively.

Georgia ranks last in the SEC in passing yards per game with 162.6. But that number is deceiving. Because of the running game, the Bulldogs haven’t had to throw that often, although freshman Jake Fromm has been efficient when called upon.

In fact, among starters in the SEC, Fromm leads the league in passing efficiency with a rating of 171.9, completing 75 of 138 passes for 1,263 yards and 13 touchdowns.

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Berkmar’s Soumahoro, Berry earn first D-III playoff berth

By Will Hammock

Mitchell (Loganville/Covenant Christian) and sophomore linebacker Jack Luker (Mill Creek). The Vikings’ Mamadou Soumahoro did freshman players include his usual work last weekend, wide receiver Marc Riley while his Gwinnett-heavy of Collins Hill, defensive Berry College football team back Morgen Kent of Lanier, reached a new milestone. linebacker Grant Simonds of The 9-0 Vikings defeated Buford and offensive lineman Birmingham-Southern 35-18 Luke Seale of Grayson. to clinch not only their second Berry wraps up the regular straight Southern Athletic As- season Nov. 11 against Trinity sociation championship, but before heading to the playoffs. also their first-ever NCAA Division III playoff berth. They FOOTBALL currently have a 14-game winning streak, the third-best acQuick hits tive streak in D-III, and sport Central Gwinnett’s Zed a No. 17 national ranking in Brown returned an intercepthe D3Football.com poll. tion for a touchdown in West It’s been an impressive Georgia’s 42-6 win over rise for Berry, which began Shorter last Saturday. It was playing football in 2013, and the third pick-six of his colGwinnett talent has played lege career. Teammate Korie a major part in the success, Rogers, a Buford grad, also starting with Soumahoro, had an interception on the a senior defensive lineman game’s first snap. … Lanier’s from Berkmar.

Michael Shaw had a teamThe 6-foot-2, 235-pounder high seven tackles, two for has been an All-SAA selection losses, in Georgia State’s 21each of his first three seasons, 13 win over South Alabama. earning the league’s Defensive Teammate Victor Heyward Player of the Year award and of Mill Creek had three tackfirst-team All-American honles, one for loss, and Dacula’s ors as a junior, when he led the B.J. Clay had three tackles nation with 15 sacks to go with and two pass breakups.

20 tackles for losses. He also forced five fumbles, which CROSS COUNTRY ranked fourth nationally, and recovered four fumbles, which Shiloh’s Solomon was second nationally. fourth at ACC meet Soumahoro has 37 tackles, Shiloh grad Nahom 10 sacks, 10 1/2 tackles for Solomon placed fourth at last losses and two forced fumbles, weekend’s ACC Championracking up two sacks in last ships, giving him the secondweekend’s win over Birmingbest finish by a Georgia Tech ham-Southern. He also blocked runner ever at the event. two extra points in the win, The senior finished the 8K earning SAA Special Teams race in 23 minutes, 21.2 secPlayer of the Week recognition. onds, slightly more than eight Two other Gwinnett grads seconds off the first-place fueled last Saturday’s win — time of 23:13.00 by Syracuse Dacula’s Josh Bullock had senior Justyn Knight, to earn three catches for 53 yards All-ACC acclaim. and Berkmar’s Kevin Grier “Let’s start with Nahom had an interception. Grier is Solomon, he was just outa key player in the secondary standing, what a courageous with 30 tackles, and Bullock and inspirational race he is one of the team’s most ran today,” Tech head coach experienced players. Bullock, Alan Drosky said in a school because he missed the 2015 release. “Congrats to him, he season with an injury, is a has been incredibly focused remaining member of Berry’s and has worked so hard for inaugural 2013 team. this and we are very proud of They are joined on the ros- him.” ter by junior Will Kenworthy, a Greater Atlanta Christian Kamau named All-SEC grad, who is Berry’s starting Georgia runner Bryan Kapunter, averaging 36.8 yards, mau, a Shiloh grad, finished as well as senior linebacker 12th at last week’s SoutheastMason Brown (Berkmar), ern Conference Cross Counsenior tight end Tristen Cline try Championships to earn (Snellville/Covenant Chrissecond-team All-SEC honors. tian), senior linebacker Taylor Kamau, a senior, finished

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the 8K race in 24:14.90.

Teammate Eric Westog, a junior from Mill Creek, was 29th in 24:46.20.

UGA’s Addy Lippitt, a Peachtree Ridge grad, was 34th in the women’s 6K conference meet in 21:37.70.

Flynt all-conference Lauren Flynt’s first Atlantic Sun Conference Championships ended well as the Brookwood grad was named first-team all-conference and also made the league’s allfreshman team.

The Lipscomb (Tenn.) runner was sixth in the 5K championship race with a time of 17 minutes, 59.7 seconds, helping her team to second place.

SOCCER SEC honors Bahr for title-clinching goal After scoring the gamewinning goal to clinch the regular-season conference title for South Carolina, Buford grad Elexa Bahr was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.

Bahr raced into the penalty box and struck the game-winning goal in the 80th minute against No. 17 Florida. The goal was her seventh on the season, as well as her fourth game-winner.

The third-ranked Gamecocks, who were upset in this week’s SEC tourney, finished the regular season 15-1-1 overall and 9-0-1 in the SEC. They now await their seeding for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

VOLLEYBALL SEC honors Munlyn North Gwinnett grad Alyssa Munlyn, a junior at Missouri, was named the Southeastern Conference CoDefensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Munlyn had four solo blocks and 16 total blocks the previous week in two Missouri victories. She had eight total blocks in each match, pushing her career total to seven matches with eight or more blocks.

Gwinnett Grads is a column that runs on Fridays spotlighting achievements of past Gwinnett standouts.

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

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IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS7 A quick look at where to watch former Gwinnett standouts on TV in this week’s college football action: TODAY 6 p.m. — Marshall at Florida Atlantic, CBS Sports Network Peachtree Ridge’s Chad Clay (No. 23) is a defensive back and North Gwinnett’s Alex Mollette (No. 55) is an offensive lineman for Marshall. Mill Creek’s Daniel Leconte (No. 27) is a running back for Florida Atlantic.

SATURDAY Noon — Penn State at Michigan State, Fox Peachtree Ridge’s Connor Heyward (No. 11) is a running back for Michigan State.

Noon — Auburn at Texas A and M, ESPN Lanier’s Derrick Brown (No. 5) is a defensive lineman, Duluth’s Nick Ruffin (No. 19) is a defensive back, Brookwood’s Keenan Sweeney (No. 42) is a fullback, Mill Creek’s Kaleb Kim (No. 54) is an offensive lineman and GAC’s Darius Slayton (No. 81) is a wide receiver for Auburn.

Noon — Massachusetts at Mississippi State, SEC Network Buford’s Martin Mangram (No. 29) is a safety for UMass. Norcross’ Nathan Swanson (No. 39) and South Gwinnett’s Stephen Adegoke (No. 49) are athletes for Mississippi State.

Noon — Florida at Missouri, ESPN2 Archer’s Antonio Riles (No. 51) is an offensive lineman for Florida. North Gwinnett’s Nate Brown (No. 7) is a wide receiver, Buford’s Thomas Wil1599 son (No. 8) is a safety and 7Grayson’s Dimetrios Mason (No. 9) is a wide receiver for Missouri.

Noon — Kansas State at Texas Tech, FS1 Norcross’ Jordan Noil (No. 4) is a defensive back and Central Gwinnett’s Tyler White (No. 37) is a linebacker for Kansas State. Grayson’s Zach Barnes (No. 52) is a defensive lineman for Texas Tech.

Noon — Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt, ESPNU South Gwinnett’s Dennis Edwards (No. 64) is an offensive lineman, Buford’s Hunter Holland (No. 77) is an offensive lineman, Lanier’s Juwuan Jones (No. 41) is a linebacker and Peachtree Ridge’s Miles Pate (No. 63) is an offensive lineman for Western Kentucky. For Vandy, North Gwinnett’s Caleb Scott (No. 9) is a wide receiver, Parkview’s Bryce Lewis (No. 30) is a cornerback, Norcross’ Jalen Pinkney (No. 44) is a defensive lineman, Mountain View’s Johnathan Stewart (No. 73) is an offensive lineman, GAC’s Devin Cochran (No. 77) is an offensive lineman, Norcross’ Jared Pinkney (No. 80) is a tight end and Shiloh’s Darion DeBrossard (No. 96) is an 2631-33 offensive lineman.

Noon — Illinois at Purdue, Big Ten Network 2 Lanier’s Tario Fuller (No. 25) is a running back and Dacula’s Allen Daniels (No. 94) is a defensive tackle for Purdue.

12:30 p.m. — Syracuse at Florida State, WUPA Collins Hill’s Jonathan Thomas (No. 23) and Mountain View’s Kielan Whitner (No. 25) are linebackers for Syracuse. Central Gwinnett’s Adonis Thomas (No. 22) and Brookwood’s Leonard Warner (No. 35) are linebackers for FSU. 3 p.m. — Georgia Tech at Virginia, Fox Sports South For Tech, Norcross’ Clinton Lynch (22) is a running back, Buford’s David Curry (No. 32) is a linebacker, Norcross’ Jarett Cole (No. 35) is a defensive back, Mill Creek’s Brenton King (No. 37) is a kicker, Norcross’ Dameon Williams (No. 7 39) is a defensive back, GAC’s Tyler Cooksey 7(No. 43) is a linebacker, Buford’s T.D. Roof (No. 45) is a linebacker, Buford’s7 Xavier Gantt (No. 746) is a running back, Dacula’s Jakob Brashear (No. 49) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Bailey 7 Ivemeyer (No. 62) is an offensive lineman, Buford’s Alan Bussoletti (No. 85) is a wide receiver, North Gwinnett’s Anree Saint-Amour (No. 94) is a defensive lineman, Grayson’s Chris Martin (No. 96) is a defensive lineman and Mill Creek’s 7 Tyler Vernon (No. 98) is a defensive lineman. For UVA, Peachtree Ridge’s Jordan Ellis (No. 1) is a running back, Wesleyan’s Jordan Mack (No. 37) is a linebacker, Mill Creek’s Tyler Fannin (No. 72) is a center, Parkview’s Juwan Moye (No. 99) is a defensive end, Central Gwinnett’s Darious Latimore is a cornerback and Collins Hill’s Robert Snyder is a linebacker.

3:30 p.m. — South Carolina at Georgia, CBS For South Carolina, Parkview’s Trey Derouen (No. 79) is an offensive lineman, Collins Hill’s Drew Dinsmore (No. 15) is a quarterback, Grayson’s Daniel Fennell (No. 35) is a defensive lineman, Archer’s Kobe Smith (No. 97) is a defensive lineman and Grayson’s Jamyest Williams (No. 21) is a defensive back. For UGA, Norcross’ Lorenzo Carter (No. 7) is a linebacker, Grayson’s DeAngelo Gibbs (No. 8) is a defensive back, Mountain View’s Tim Hill (No. 29) is a defensive back, Peachtree Ridge’s Robert Beal (No. 33) is a linebacker, Brookwood’s Nick Moore (No. 43) is a fullback, South Gwinnett’s Reggie Carter (No. 45) is a linebacker, North Gwinnett’s Micheal D’Angola (No. 91) is a punter, Shiloh’s Kolby Wyatt (No. 91) is a defensive lineman, Grayson’s Justin Young (No. 92) is a defensive lineman and GAC’s Brooks Buce

(No. 97) is a kicker.

3:30 p.m. — Wake Forest at Notre Dame, NBC 7 Buford’s Jake Simpson (No. 42) is a linebacker, North Gwinnett’s Sean Maginn (No. 79) is an offensive lineman and Lanier’s Mike Allen (No. 91) is a defensive lineman for Wake Forest. Buford’s Montgomery VanGorder (No. 4) is a quarterback for Notre Dame.

3:30 p.m. — Clemson at N.C. State, ABC Grayson’s Chase Brice (No. 7) is a quarterback, A347 Swinney (No. 20) is a wide Brookwood’s Jack 7 receiver, Grayson’s Ryan Carter (No. 31) is a defensive back and North Gwinnett’s Mitch Hyatt (No. 75) is an offensive tackle for Clemson. Buford’s Shug Frazier (No. 90) is a defensive tackle for N.C. State.

3:30 p.m. — Ohio State at Iowa, ESPN Archer’s Isaiah Pryor (No. 14) is a safety for Ohio State.

B385 7 3:30 p.m. — Iowa State at West Virginia, ESPN2 Buford’s Tyler Thurmond (No. 70) is an offensive lineman for West Virginia.

3:30 p.m. — Stanford at Washington State, Fox GAC’s Davis Mills (No. 15) is a quarterback and Duluth resident Anthony Trinh (No. 40) is a A395 linebacker for Stanford.

7 3:30 p.m. — Maryland at Rutgers, Big Ten A393 Network 2 North Gwinnett’s Jalen Brooks (No. 43) and Collins Hill’s Brett Shepherd (No. 53) are linebackers for Maryland.

3:30 p.m. — Northwestern at Nebraska, Big Ten Network Buford’s Steven Reese (No. 23) is a wide receiver, Buford’s Chee Anyanwu (No. 34) is a linebacker and Brookwood’s Jesse Brown (No. 36) is a running back for Northwestern. Grayson’s Mohamed Barry (No. 7) is a linebacker for Nebraska.

3:30 p.m. — Army at Air Force, CBS Sports Network For Army, Lilburn’s Marcus Hyatt (No. 1) is a defensive back, Collins Hill’s Rhyan England (No. 8) is a defensive back, GAC’s Alex Rowe (No. 33) is a defensive back, Loganville’s J.D. Mote (No. 34) is a punter, South Gwinnett’s Chris Skyers (No. 46) is a defensive back, South Gwinnett’s Mackay Phillips (No. 76) is a defensive lineman, Buford’s Cooper Simpson (No. 79) is an offensive lineman and Norcross’ Emmanuel Aka (No. 89) is a defensive lineman. Parkview’s Shaq Vereen (No. 6) is a linebacker for Air Force.

4 p.m. — Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, FS1 Peachtree Ridge’s Orlando Brown (No. 78) is an offensive tackle for Oklahoma.

4 p.m. — Ole Miss at Kentucky, SEC Network Grayson’s Breon Dixon (No. 23) is a defensive back, Archer’s Donta Evans (No. 35) is a linebacker and Grayson’s Tony Gray (No. 78) is an offensive lineman for Ole Miss. Peachtree Ridge’s Blake Best (No. 53) is a long snapper and Archer’s E.J. Price (No. 72) is an offensive lineman for Kentucky.

4 p.m. — Coastal Carolina at Arkansas, SEC Network Peachtree Ridge’s Chance Thrasher (No. 15) is a quarterback, Brookwood’s Cantorian Weems (No. 37) is a cornerback and Mill Creek’s Jack Franklin is an offensive lineman for Coastal Carolina.

7 p.m. — Colorado State at Wyoming, CBS Sports Network Grayson’s Ellison Hubbard (No. 98) is a defensive lineman for Colorado State.

7:15 p.m. — Texas at TCU, ESPN Norcross’ Ridwan Issahaku (No. 31) is a safety for TCU. 7:15 p.m. — Central Florida at SMU, ESPN2 Shiloh’s Cam Stewart (No. 11) is a wide receiver and Buford’s Tre Neal (No. 23) is a defensive back for Central Florida.

7:30 p.m. — Southern Mississippi at Tennessee, SEC Network Peachtree Ridge’s Walden Davis (No. 5) is a defensive back and GAC’s Devin Thomas (No. 97) is a linebacker for Southern Miss. Buford’s Austin Smith (No. 11) is a linebacker/defensive lineman, Peachtree Ridge’s Nigel Warrior (No. 18) is a defensive back, GAC’s Micah Abernathy (No. 22) is a defensive back, Peachtree Ridge’s Baylen Buchanan (No. 28) and Buford’s Quay Picou (No. 55) is a defensive lineman for Tennessee.

8 p.m. — LSU at Alabama, CBS Lanier’s Tyler Taylor (No. 24) is a linebacker and Buford’s Blake Ferguson (No. 50) is a long snapper for LSU. 8 p.m. — Virginia Tech at Miami (Fla.), ABC Norcross’ A.J. Bush (No. 6) is a quarterback, Collins Hill’s Emmanuel Belmar (No. 40) is a defensive end and Norcross’ D’Andre Plantin (No. 62) is an offensive lineman for Virginia Tech.

Norcross’ Christopher Herndon (No. 23) is a tight end and Peachtree Ridge’s Tyler Murphy (No. 32) is a defensive back for Miami (Fla.).

10:45 p.m. — Arizona at Southern California, ESPN Grayson’s Jack Banda (No. 92) is a defensive end for Arizona. North Gwinnett’s Josh Imatorbhebhe (No. 17) is a wide receiver and North Gwinnett’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe (No. 88) is a tight end for USC.

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS phillip smith 3263 776053 Jerry smith 2612 776053 joseph gibbs 2315 776053 NIKISHKA IYENGAR 4754 776053 walinda shabazz 6483 776053 BYRON BROWN 6055 776053 MARC ELLIS 6182 776053 RICKY WOOD 3209 776053 WILLARD STAMPS 4203 776053 eric ford 4651 776053 WILLIAM MITCHELL 3189 776053 TYHEA HINES 2628 776053 JOSEPH HUTCHINSON 4006-12 776053 ERROLL MARSHALL 3268 776053 eric jordan 4804 776053 charles walker 4930 776053 ROBERT WILLIAMS 3188 776053 Nakita Arrington-stvens 6417 776053 CARLOS SOARES 3013 776053 CHERY JONES 4434 776053 chanel allen 6027 776053 gray turner 4

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 4994 776053 Linda Watkins 6084 776053 wilbon jessica 5006 776053 Dry room 4431 776053 quiona wagner 3203 776053 Christina Harrison 6255 776053 sytara phipps 4743 776053 DELMONTE WILLINGHAM 4211 776053 QUITANNA VIEIRA 3141 776053 Carl Arnold 6486 776053 rodger pope 3030 776053 miriam steele 6622 776053 lottie Davis 2506 776053 anthony daniels 2426 776053 darrell johnson 4909 776053 TONYA WILLIAMS 3133-34 776053 Aishia Pompey 1005 776053 ASHLEY BROWN 6176 776053 gabriel dobbs 6080 776053 MELISSA ROSSER 4714 776053 Annette Weaver 4978 776053 George Greenidge AA8429A 7

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS 776053 TERESA HUNTLEY 6545 776053 ROSHANDA LANE 3213 776053 MARK SMITH 3036 776053 PETER THOMAS 3062-66 776053 Kemeron Johns 3115 776053 DAVID CASTLE 6473 776053 TINA GREENE 3064 776053 sonja moody 3202 776053 Charles Swopes 4889 776053 RANDALL YARN 2300 2866 Forrest Hills Dr Sw Atl Ga, 30315 404-7680761 776060 patricia strozier 3072 776060 Teresa Thompson 3149 776060 kyra Rounds 3088 776060 Brandy Harris P07 776060 OMAR YOUSSOUF 0134 776060 JASON WATSON 3223 776060 MODOU NDOW 3197 776060 patrick holmes AA4454C 776060 KATINA FERGERSON 1020 776060 Umeka Gueyue 1017

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4374 Thurman Rd Forest Pak Ga, 30297 404-3663620 776054 CHARLES SMITH 2119 776054 Jimmaro Fields 1237 776054 YUDORA THOMPSON 1221 776054 Melissa Little 1722 776054 cheryl Hiney 1810 776054 Jarques Logan 1131 4540 Washington Rd College Park Ga, 30337 404763-0000 776084 fred goodwin 0928 776084 MEREDITH GALLOWAY 0713 776084 JENEICE ROBY 1189 776084 crystal jenkins 0210 776084 S’Nai Askew 0740 776084 INDIA WALLER 0203 776084 BERNITTA KENNEBREW 0728 776084 CHERYL OWENS 0765 776084 sigrid pearson 1135 776084 Dominique Jones 1011 776084 Charles Brown 1115 776084 Javaughn williams 0441 776084 Carolyn Beasely 0921 776084 DARIN TILLMAN 0746 776084 mario roscoe 0911 776084 JENNIFER FREEMAN 0301 776084 DAVINA STOKES 1130 776084 Schlendia Robinson 0464 776084 BRITTANY COBBS-JONES 0201 776084 cassius moss 0618 776084 LOUISE STONE 1122 776084 Britney Terrell 0756 776084 james lee warren 0643 776084 areion snipe 0325 776084 Jamal Dotson 0852 776084 RACHEL SLUSHER 0402 776084 sade sanders 0828 776084 oneil gentles 1169 776084 CARMELLIA BROWN 0747 776084 JONATHAN BAKER 0171 776084 camisha king 0727 776084 TRACEY MINOR 0615 929-517757, 11/3,10 NOTICE There will be sold at public auction on Saturday 18 of November, 2017 at 11:00 am the following vehicle at BOSSI AUTO REPAIR, 4598 BUFORD HWY, STED, NORCROSS, GA 30071, 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA, VIN: 2T1BU4EE6AC476768; REYES AUTOS & TRUCKS LLC, 5150 BUFORD HWY. STE-5, NORCROSS, GA. 30071, 2004 FORD F150, VIN: 1FTPW14594KD50715, I & D AUTO PARTS LLC, 115 ARCADO RD. STE C, LILBURN, GA. 30047, 2005 BMW 745I, VIN: WBAGL63515DP75081; LILBURN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, 4445 BUSINESS PARK CT. STE-B, LILBURN, GA. 30047, VIN: 1N6ED29X12C343517; ANGEL AUTO REBUILT, 660 OLD NORCROSS RD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. 30046, 2004 HONDA ELEMENT; VIN: 5J6YH28604L034180; JMB BODY SHOP, 4445 BUSINESS PARK STE-E, LILBURN, GA, 30047, 2003 GMC SONOMA, 1GTCS14H438123903, declared abandoned and foreclosed vehicles pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 40-11-5 929-517271, 11/3,10 Pleasantdale Storage of Doraville shall conduct an online auction on www. selfstorageauctions.com to conclude at Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at 12:00pm Unit #B33 – Barbara Collins–Unit is said to contain: Refrigerator. Bed Rails. Mattress. Microwave. Coffee Table. End Table. 40 Boxes, Totes, and Bags.

Unit #202 – Edward Ruark– Unit is said to contain: 2 Tennis Racquets. Bags Clothes.

USA Flag.

Unit #203 – Tiffany Pollard–Unit is said to contain: Shoes. Leather Jacket. Pea Coat. 10 to 20 Boxes and Bags.

Unit #531 – Johnnetta Hambrick–Unit is said to contain: Washer & Dryer.

Tabletop Salon Hair Dryer.

Stereo. Metal Barstools. 40 to 60 Boxes, Bags, and Totes.

929-517677, 11/3,10 MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 785 BROGDON RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 770-263-8483 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH 2017@ 1:00PM 2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S 19UYA42621A007294 2004 BMW 325Ci WBABD33454PL01788 2004 BMW 545i WBANB33524B112993 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BL51E1KR193466 2006 Dodge Charger 2B3KA53H86H234199 1999 Dodge Durango 1B4HS28Y9XF665051 2008 Dodge Avenger 1B3LC46K08N689266 2006 Ford Five Hundred 1FAFP24146G150073 2002 Ford Mustang 1FAFP40472F123073 2006 Ford Five Hundred 1FAFP24166G144436

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

1FAFP24166G144436 2006 Ford Five Hundred 1FAFP23146G147711 2003 Ford F-150 1FTRX072X3KC39073 2001 GMC Savana 1GTFG25W711126382 2001 Honda Civic JHMES16521S010381 2001 Honda Civic 1HGEM21511L081740 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG564XWA134311 2003 Lexus IS 300 JTHBD192630070497 1996 Mercedes Benz E320 WDBJF55F7TJ021356 2006 Mercury Mariner 4M2YU56176KJ12547 1994 Nissan King Cab 1N6SD16S1RC420113 2004 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08T04W226989 1995 Pace Trailer 4FPFB0817SG009476 2005 Pontiac G6 1G2ZH548054169419 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 JS1GN7BA032103968 2004 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K34U351361 2005 Toyota Corolla 1NXBR32E95Z483718 2006 Volvo XC90 YV4CZ592661266868 929-517697, 11/3,10,17

23 1999 Honda Odyssey 2HKRL1850XH501780 24 2003 Oldsmobile Alero 1G3NL52E73C214800 25 2006 Cadillac CTS 1G6DP577360108380 26 2004 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NV52E94M695322 27 1998 Toyota Camry JT2BG22K6W0217195 28 2000 Hyundai Sonata KMHWF35V3YA230602 29 2001 Ford Focus 1FAFP33P81W282747 30 1999 Chrysler LHS 2C3HC56GXXH735641 31 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 2C4GF684X5R660650 32 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2GTEK19T511347459 33 1996 Nissan Quest 4N2DN11W8TD809560 34 2012 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WC5E33C1233261 35 2002 Cadillac Seville 1G6KY54922U189482 36 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 2MELM75W8TX695744 37 2004 Ford Freestar 2FMZA57684BB29101 38 2002 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AA46G32E036555 39 2004 Ford Taurus 1FAFP55U84A171485 40 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL WDBCA35D5GA253177 41 2001 Toyota Tacoma 5TENL42N41Z787792 42 1999 Toyota Corolla 2T1BR12E2XC132805 43 2003 BMW 745i WBAGL634X3DP63368 44 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 1J4GK58K25W600139 45 1998 Ford Truck 1FTEF15N1JNA50764 46 1997 Honda Accord 1HGCD5538VA001109 47 1998 Ford Cutaway Van 1FDWE37L5WHA68930 48 1995 Land Rover Ranger Rover SALPV124XSA307526 49 2005 Pontiac G6 1G2ZG528254152109 50 2001 Ford Explorer 1FMZU63P41UB21840 9 2 9 - 5 1 2 8 6 9 , 10/20,27/11/3

PUBLIC AUCTION In accordance with the provision of Georgia State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at AAAA Self Storages located at 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046. 470-299-0795. And due notice having been given to the owners of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, November 20,2017.

The sale will be held at www. storagetreasures.com at 12 PM for units at the Lawrenceville location on Monday, November 20,2017.

Terms: Cash, Credit card, or certified funds at Sale.

12:00 PM 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Unit # 5039 – Household goods etc Unit # 2020 – house hold goods etc Unit# 2014 – household goods etc Unit# 6008– household goods etc Unit # 2105 – household goods etc Unit # 3058 – household goods etc Unit # 2038 – household goods etc Unit # 5077 – house hold goods etc Unit # 5049 – household goods etc Unit # 1099 – household goods etc Unit # 3032 – household goods etc Unit # 6021 – household goods etc 929-517749, 11/3,10 There will be sold at public outcry for cash at Willard Wrecker Service, 719 Shadburn Avenue, Buford, GA 30518, on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM the following vehicles declared abandoned or foreclosed vehicles pursuant to O.C.G.A Section 40-11-05, as follows : Year; Make; Model; VIN 1 2015 Chrysler 200 1C3CCCAB8FN685547 2 2002 Ford Explorer 1FMDU62EX2UA22032 4 2011 Nissan Altima 1N4AL2AP4BN438891 5 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4A3AA46G23E046141 6 1996 Acura 2.5 TL JH4UA2651TC022233 7 2006 Chevrolet Express 1GCGG25V061114139 8 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1GNES16P246178061 9 1993 Nissan Sentra JN1EB31P1PU203546 10 1998 Honda Civic 1HGEJ6670WL011731 11 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix 1G2WJ52KXYF191393 12 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT JA3AN74K5SY020855 13 2004 BMW 325Ci WBABW33474PL32955 14 2006 Hyundai Tiburon KMHHM65D26U212076 15 2000 Ford F-150 2FTRX07W4YCA49414 16 1997 Acura 3.2 TL JH4UA3648VC000861 17 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata JM1NA3518M0203763 18 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 1FMYU70E41UC54490 19 1999 Volvo Cross Country YV1LZ56D2X2625647 20 2012 BMW S1000 WB1053400CZL15956 21 2010 Hyundai Elantra KMHDU4AD7AU024106 22 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 3VWSK69M84M025840 23

ZONINGS CITY OF LILBURN Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing – Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 7:30 P.M. 340 Main Street Lilburn, Georgia 30047 (770) 921-2210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

The ZBA gives notice that a public hearing on the date, time, and at the location noted above are scheduled to consider: LV-2017-01. Application by the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Atlanta for a variance from Lilburn Development Regulations to allow parking at adjacent property to accommodate required parking for a proposed 11,000 square foot building on property zoned CB-commercial business in the US 29 Overlay District.

The 8.02 acre property is occupied by Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Mission located at 4603 Lawrenceville Highway, being in District 6, Land Lot 148, Parcel 020.

The above items are scheduled for the Public Hearing as noted. The application and other information are on file at Planning and Economic Development Department at 340 Main Street. Applications may be viewed by the public between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

934-517442, 11/3

FORECLOSURES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, GWINNETT COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Alan Vincent and Hodan Isse to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. DBA BancMortgage, its successors and assigns, dated February 28, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 41843, Page 146, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 51523, Page 805, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to DLJ M t Capital, Inc. b

FORECLOSURES

FULL TIME

Mortgage Capital, Inc. by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($140,500.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Gwinnett County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2017, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Select Portfolio Servicing, 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 888-818-6032. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Alan Vincent and Hodan Isse or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 3806 Landing Terrace, Loganville, Georgia 30052. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Alan Vincent and Hodan Isse McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 194 of the 5th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia, being Lot 8, Block B of Landings at Baycreek Subdivision, Unit 1, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 92, Pages 290 and 291 as revised in Plat Book 97, Page 202 and 203, Gwinnett County, Georgia, records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.

MR/sju 12/5/17 Our file no.

5287617–FT1 9 5 0 - 5 1 7 2 1 4 , 11/8,15,22,29

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS ResCare Home Care is now hiring CNAs for immediate openings in Gwinnett and Henry Counties.

Please call 770-414-1350 or visit www.rescare.com/ careers and enter your zip code to apply.

FULL TIME

ACCOUNTANT

Snapping Shoals EMC is recruiting for the position of Plant/Cost Accountant.

This position is responsible for daily processes to include month-end close, Asset and Fleet Management, Miscellaneous Receivables, Work Order and Inventory accounting.

Accurate and timely reporting for Construction Work Plans and Capital Budgets is required.

Additional responsibilities include the preparation of job estimates. A qualified applicant must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or combination of education and experience is required.

Interested applicants may apply by completing an application packet.

Application packets can be found online at www.ssemc.com or you can pick up a packet at our office located at 14750 Brown Bridge Road in Covington, GA. Office hours M-F; 8-5. Comprehensive Benefits Package available. EOE

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

SERVICES HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

DRIVERS Performance Trucking hiring SE Regional Class A CDL Drivers.

2 yrs. exp. reqd.

Lawrenceville, GA. Email recruiting@ performancetrucking. com or call 678-546-2006.

NIGHT AUDITOR/ HOUSEKEEPING Are you looking to be apart of a great newly renovated hotel? Do you enjoy being apart of a great team?

Do you want great benefits? If so, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Duluth, GA is hiring for Housekeeping and Night Auditor Positions.

Please apply within La Quinta Inn & Suites Duluth 2370 Stephens Center Drive, Duluth, GA 30096

HOUSES FOR SALE GRAYSON, GA 30017 1688 SILVERGRASS LANE

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

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

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

770-962-2071 Credit Cards Accepted

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

PRESSURE WASHING

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

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

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587

770-780-9786

Established 1989

GARAGE SALES

678-654-8329

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR SALE

LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

GRAYSON, GA 30017 428 Townsend Street

EATONTON, GA 31024 210 RIVER LAKE DR.

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 4617 Lawrenceville Road

$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION 24 Hour Notice To Show.

MAKE OFFER Beautiful Shaded Lake Lot With Hardwoods and Great View of Lake Oconee.

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

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

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

Kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops. $285,000. EHO. Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

BURIAL CRYPTS-2 Letters, vases included.

White Chapel Memorial Garden, Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA. Level/tier B, Crypts 7 & 8. Best location inside chapel. Asking $7000 each. 706-983-0884

FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HOUSES FOR RENT LOGANVILLE/NORTH Off Bay Creek Church Rd. 4+ BR, 3BA, front porch, Cent. H/A, 2 ac., fncd. in backyd. $1450 per mo. 678-357-5044

Duluth Neighborhood Garage Sale 8 to 5 Nov. 4th Berkeley Hills Estates Pond Road between Satellite and Old Norcross Rd GRAYSON, Olde Town Neighborhood Estate Sale behind Burger King. Grayson Hwy. 20 & Rosebud Rd. Sat. 11/4, 8-2. Furn., fall & Christmas decorations, hshld items, tools, etc.

Look for balloons on mailboxes!

LAWRENCEVILLE HUGE YARD SALE! SATURDAY ONLY.

DACULA - NICE 2BR BASIC DUPLEX. Stove/refrigerator. Yard.

No dogs over 8 lbs.

References. $575/mo.

770-925-2127

1055 Spring Brook Dr. Off 1100 Block of Rock Springs Rd. Off Hwy 20.

Furniture, clothes, toys, and home accents.

SUGAR HILL SADDLE TREE SUBDIVISION Neighborhood Garage Sale Sat., Nov. 4, 8AM - 2PM. Intersection of Suwanee Dam Road and Saddle Tree Way FIREWOOD SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD 4x8 Rack $125.

Delivered & Stacked.

Lawrenceville/Buford area. 678-997-5675.

Proceeds for funding Helping Hands Missionary Trips.

RECLINER Tan, Great Condition, No Tears.

Can text you pictures.

Off Hwy 212. $108 • 770-380-5443

2 Communities!

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

Starting @ $950/mo.

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

MONROE, GA 30656

1155 Jim Daws Rd.

REDUCED!

MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY. Rent Starting at $100/ week. Large Lots.

770-513-3151

TAKE T AKE CHARGE C E

LAWRENCEVILLE, 30043 ESTATE SALE & MOVING SALE SAT., 11/4, 11-4 702 BRIGHTON DRIVE 470-321-4824 LAWRENCEVILLE, 30043 GARAGE SALE SAT., 11/4, 7AM-3PM 1693 PINDER POINT DR. Washer, dryer, lg. round kit. table, elec. bed, child’s BR furn., clothing- Lula Roe & more upscale clothing, misc. kitchen & Holiday items, & Much More!

LILBURN

HUGE ESTATE SALE THURS. & FRI. 9-4 1404 HEWATT ROAD Home decor, glassware, collectibles, dinnerware, vintage quilts, silk flowers, toys, craft & hobby, hand made display case, vacuum cleaner, love seat, elec. smoker, 2015 GMC Yukon Grille/ Running Boards, Snapper riding mowers, band saw, Coleman camping gear, misc. hardware, & much more! NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE!

MISC. FOR SALE GOLF SET Clubs TW through the Driver, bag, 3 dozen balls, 3 wheel cart, $150.00 CALL 770-760-1751 WANT TO BUY CASH PAID FOR WORLD WAR I & WORLD WAR II Daggers, swords, uniforms, medals, helmets, patches, photos, sterling wings, etc. Call 770-483-4870 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIANITY, WHAT happened to it? Free lecture, all are welcome.

Nov 16, 2017 5:30 pm Atlanta Central Library Main Auditorium https://www. christianreformation500years.info/

GWINNETT

SALES ALES

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

LINERS

Purpose: Assist retailers/merchants in reducing or eliminating cr Candidate will ha ave ve an assigned territory and will help businesses with all their ir cr credit card processing needs.

Essential Duties: ) Strong work ethic, highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills ) Ability to meet and exceed sales goals ) Focus on new business development with processing solutions to existing SCNI customers ) Consult with customers to identify their payment processing needs and deliver a comprehensive solution ) Conduct joint sales calls with existing multi-media account representatives to further service SCNI customers in their credit card processing needs ) Attend regularly scheduled department meetings ) Exhibit clear understanding of credit card processing and payment technology options

PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Monday 3 pm Thursday 3 pm Friday 11:30 am

DISPLAY ADS

Experience and Education: ) Associate's degree or equivalent education ) One year of B2B sales experience ) Strong communication and organizational skills ) Self-starter with strong work ethic ) Basic computer and Microsoft office software skills ) Ability to travel regionally if necessary

Compensation Compensation:

PUBLICATION DAY

DEADLINE

Wednesday Friday Sunday

Friday 3 pm Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm

To place a Classified ad please call

) Base salary + generous commission ) Benefits including medical & 401k ) Car and phone allowance

Resumes should be sent to Josalyn Gibson at

SUGAR HILL MOVING SALE Sat. 11/4 & Sun. 11/5, 8-2. 475 Chandler Court. Tools, weights, grill, clothes, tableware, pottery, electronics.

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

Josalyn.gibson@scompapers.com

STONE MOUNTAIN/ GWNT. CO. HUGE GARAGE SALE FRI., NOV. 3, 8:30-5. Mountainbrooke Subd. off Old Tucker Rd.

GARAGE SALES

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

LOGANVILLE GA 30052 6030 SANDY CREEK

MAKE OFFER! Great 39.132 Tract Acre Zoned A-2 with hardwoods and pines.

Perfect for livestock, hunting, farming or build your dream home.

Price Includes all brick home. $242,000. EHO. Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

MONROE GARAGE SALE Thurs-Sat, 11/2-11/4, 8-5. Estate items, furniture, art, rugs, h/h oddities, Whirlpool Stove, tool cabinet, power/hand tools, transformers/toys, BABY items.

206 Jennifer Springs Way, Monroe Off Double Springs Rd.

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE

DACULA, GA 30019

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

AVAILABLE NOW For Lease $850 Per Month/ Equal Deposit.

Must sign owners lease, 2 year minimum.

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

Lawrenceville The Falls at North Cliff Community Wide Yard Sale on November 4th & November 5th, Located at 1797 Shaker Falls Lane.

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

Entry opens to spacious fireside Family room.

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

Separate den with fireplace wired for surround sound.

Includes finished basement on 1.87 acre lot.

Reduced to $255,000!

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

POWER WASHING

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

LAWRENCEVILLE, 30046 218 CEDAR RIDGE TRL.

HUD HOME CASE #105-503020 3 Bdrm/2 Bath Ranch with enclosed garage for extra room.

Fenced back yard with workshop, corner lot.

FHA insured with escrow. $88,000. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealty professionals.com

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

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776060 dequon wright 3065

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

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PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

gwinnettdailypost.com

770-236-9988

to speak with a Sales Rep. or you can place an ad online at www.gwinnettdailypost.com

VEHICLES

DODGE RAM VAN B2500, 1995 A Perfect Work Van With Cage & Shelf.

Good Condition.

One Owner.

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Forbes magazine recently released its 2017 list of the richest Americans. To make the top 400, you had to be worth at least $2 billion. To make the top 10, you had to be worth more than $43 billion. Here’s a look at the 10 richest people in America, according to Forbes: 1. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, $89B 2. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, $81.5B 3. Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, $78B 4. Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook, $71B 5. Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, $59B 6. Charles Koch, Koch Industries, $48.5B 7. David Koch Koch Industries, $48.5B 8. Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., $46.8B 9. Larry Page, co-founder of Google, $44.6B 10. Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, $43.4B

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Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremony — Gwinnett County will celebrate military veterans and public service personnel with a ceremony at the Fallen Heroes Memorial located on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

The event starts at 11 a.m.

Holiday Craft Market —Art, jewelry, pottery, crafts and more. More than 30 different vendors will be at the Pinckneyville Community Center exhibit hall in Berkeley Lake.

There will be a free kid’s craft area, free pictures with Santa and a free gift wrapping station.

Lanier Under the Lights 5K — The 5K run/walk winds through the Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands. The event starts at 5:45 p.m. and costs $35 to enter.

Proceeds go to Toys for Tots and Hamilton Mill Christian Church’s Secret Santa Mission. For more information, go to www. lanierunderthelights5k.com

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One of the best-selling items on the menu at Tier Couture Bakery is the butter pecan cupcakes.

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Owner: Shaquana King Open since: Sept. 16 Location: 138 E. Crogan St. in Lawrenceville Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and closed Sundays Atmosphere: Tucked right off of downtown Lawrenceville, this new bakery offers a variety of pastries, cakes, breakfast and lunch.

Upon walking in, there are two tables in the storefront windows. Each table has steps leading up to it. The middle of the bakery is open with additional seating along the two walls.

Although the walls don’t have many decorations, the display glass and storefront are decorated for the holiday season.

Patrons can walk right up to the three-level display glass, which is always being replenished with fresh pastries.

There are items from butter pecan, strawberry cheesecake, vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, to birthday cakes, to frosted and iced cookies, to cake pops and banana pudding in a jar.

Patrons must walk past the register to the far end of the display to place orders, then walk past the enticing treats once more before paying, perhaps as a way of the store owner making sure you have ordered everything you want.

“I wanted to create an elegant and relaxing environment where you can enjoy a nice pastry and mellow in a stress-free environment,” King said.

King said she has

ON THE MENU For lunch, Tier Couture offers six lunch sandwiches — tuna, veggie, Tiers Club, chipotle chicken, ham and turkey ranging from $5.99 to $8.99 — and salad with a variety of dressings.

For breakfast, it offers three souffles — bacon and cheese, veggie and cheese, and turkey and cheese for $3.75 each — and chicken sausage on a homemade biscuit for $2.25.

For dessert, patrons can order cinnamon rolls ($2.75), cookies ($1.75), slices of cake ($3.25), cake pops ($1.75), candy apples ($3.50-$4.75), or mini pies ($1.50) — all made from scratch.

always loved baking, and it soon became her passion.

“I served in the military for five years and went overseas to Afghanistan for four years just to save up to open my bakery,” King said.

“It was opened with all cash.”

Tier Couture also offers custom 3-D cakes and wedding cakes.

For more information, visit the bakery on Facebook and Instagram by searching Tier Couture Bakery.

Menu: The best-selling items on the menu are the butter pecan cupcake and baked banana pudding.

“Something interesting to know about the bakery is that every item we offer is baked from scratch,” King said.

Tier Couture also offers breakfast and lunch.

“Nothing is ordered in except for our bread for our lunch sandwiches … and all our meat is from Boar’s Head and is sliced to order to ensure freshness,” King said. “We

Above, Tier Couture Bakery offers a variety of made from scratch pastries, as well as breakfast and lunch. At right, Leverne Dunham, an employee at Tier Couture Bakery, makes a sandwich for a customer.

make our waffles and soufflés from scratch, too.”

King said her favorite item to make is whipped light buttercream.

“It is composed of a secret recipe that I created which is very light, whipped and not too sweet,” King said.

Something you might not know: All of the employees at Tier Couture are related to King, according to Leverne Dunham, King’s aunt.

Dunham, who has been in the Lawrenceville area for 30 years, said King moved to the area from Although King is the Savannah three years only one in the family ago. who wanted to open a

bakery, she was strongly supported.

“It was her vision, so

here we are,” Dunham said. “It’s a family affair here.”

fact that all menu items are made from scratch.

One of the signature items is the Bam Yoyo, or chicken and waffles a la Maple Street. The dish features a brown butter vanilla bean waffle with bacon and asiago cheese cut up and cooked into the batter. To complete the sweet and savory palate, it’s served with a topping of homemade honey butter and two pieces of fried chicken on the side.

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“TACOS” on a bright blue background above the counter where orders are placed. Strange Taco Bar also retains the outdoor patio area that the original Local Republic had when it was located in that building.

The restaurant’s menu includes 17 different tacos including three different versions of the Original Gangster Taco (there are fried chicken, pork and steak versions), the San Antonio Taco, the B-ATL, Fried Green Tomato Taco, Clam Taco, Cajun Shrimp Taco, a Beef Short Rib Bulgogi Taco, a Portabella Mushroom Taco, a Cauliflower Taco, a Fried Fish Taco, a Jerk Fried Chicken Taco, a Steak Et Cheese Taco, a Braised Lamb Taco, a Braised Duck Taco and a Migas Taco.

Tacos range in price from $2.75 to $3.75.

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The Maple Street Biscuit Company features the Five and Dime — a biscuit sandwich with a flaky biscuit, smothered in sausage gravy and loaded with all-natural fried chicken, pecan wood smoked bacon, a fried egg, and cheddar cheese. (Photo: Julie Thompson)

A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post: Rockin Crawfish Old school meets modern in this feel-good restaurant where guests can bring the whole family for a piping hot Cajun meal or just kick back and watch the game with a beer.

At Rockin Crawfish, guests can expect to find traditional Cajun cuisine with an extra punch. True to its West Coast origins, the menu features a few multicultural recipes.

The boil sauce is distinctly Cajun, but it has a West Coast twist, perfected by the founder and his family. The sauce comes in a variety of flavors including lemon pepper, garlic butter and the Rockin Combo hot sauce with five levels of heat.

For any boil combo, guests can choose from a wide selection of seafood. While crawfish is

what makes their reputation, king and snow crab are also crowd pleasers.

Guests can mix it up and try a little of everything with popular mussels and shrimp in a single combo.

1630 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 160, Duluth 678-5803439 Maple Street Biscuit Company While there are numerous southern comfort restaurants by the same name, the Duluth Maple Street Biscuit Company has a character of its own.

Maple Street is a Florida-based restaurant chain that operates as Community Stores, and Duluth’s location is just that. Taking residence in one of the town’s most beloved buildings, it has quickly become an integral part of the scene in downtown Duluth.

What sets Maple Street apart from other southern comfort restaurants is the

Strange Taco Bar Strange Taco Bar takes a fast casual approach to dining instead of the full service model used at its sister restaurant, Local Republic.

One thing visitors might notice about Strange Taco Bar when they walk in the front door is the bright colors, starting with the large white block-lettered

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Ballerinas make mark in Gwinnett’s ‘Nutcracker’ Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker” has been one of the area’s holiday traditions for decades. This year, GBT offers an exciting first that enhances that tradition.

“Nutcracker 2017” will feature two black ballerinas in the lead role of Sugar Plum, a first for Gwinnett’s oldest performing nonprofit.

Rachael Graham, 15, and Sasha West, 16, are two seemingly typical young ladies on the surface. Yet both devote their lives to become professional ballerinas, and both have landed the ultimate dream role: Sugar Plum in “The Nutcracker.”

Graham and West will be performing this coveted part, among other lead roles, in GBT’s “Nutcracker” Dec. 1-17 at the Infinite Energy Theater in Duluth. Four performances are presented Fridays through Sundays, plus outreach shows. Tickets for all shows can be purchased at www.infiniteenergycenter.com/events/detail/ the-nutcracker-gbt-2017 or call 770-626-2464.

Graham is an honor student at Providence Christian Academy where she is

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Holley Calmes Student Council president.

West is a sophomore at Brookwood High School where she is an honor student. How these young women manage scholastic achievement with their dance schedule reflects their commitment. One does not receive the role of “Sugar” without hours of disciplined training and mental focus.

“A typical day for me includes taking ballet and other dance classes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday,” said West.

Anticipating Nutcracker, some of this time is given to rehearsals.

Both young women follow the same schedule, and Saturdays are no different.

prestigious national summer programs. West spent the past two summers at American Ballet Theatre in NYC. Graham studied at Charlotte Ballet and was accepted at Alvin Ailey as well as numerous ABT programs nation-wide.

“I definitely want to pursue dance as a career,” West said. She has her sights on Pacific Northwest Ballet or Julliard. “My dream job would be to teach and choreograph all forms of dance in Los Angeles,” she said.

Graham hopes to travel with a touring company and said, “My ultimate dream is to perform on Broadway.”

Both offer advice for young dancers of all backgrounds.

“Go for it. Stay true to Gwinnett Ballet Theatre will feature Rachael Graham and Sasha West sharing the role of Sugar Plum for the 2017 edition of “The Nutcracker” at the Infinite Energy Theater yourself,” Graham said.

West said. “Put your heart weekends from Dec. 1-17. (Special Photo) into every moment and never doubt your capabiliDance classes are 9:30 a.m.

Graham was speechless the cast list, so by the time ties.” to 2 p.m. Then it’s time for when she discovered her I got to the cash register to For more information, go rehearsals until 6 p.m.

Nutcracker casting. order, I couldn’t even make to www.gwinnettballet.org.

Graham said, “I don’t “Finding out that I was words come out of my Holley Calmes is a usually begin my homework Sugar Plum was surreal. mouth; I was so shocked.” freelance writer and public until at least 8:30 p.m. on I didn’t expect to be even Both young ladies plan relations consultant specialweek nights, which calls for considered for that role,” she for a future in dance. They izing in the arts. Email her at long nights and staying up said. “I was in the Chick-Fil- have already been selected hcalmes@mindspring.com. late.”

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Star-studded cast to do benefit reading of ‘Our Town’ premium seating in the orchestra pit or on stage, a post-performance meetand-greet opportunity, a commemorative lanyard and a signed poster. Tickets can be bought online at FoxTheatre.org/OurTown, by calling (855) 285-8499, or at the Fox Theatre box office.

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Johansson will be joined by her “Avengers: InfinScarlett Johannson ity War” co-stars Maximiliano Hernandez and Chris Evans, Academy Award Kenny Leon nominee Robert Downey Jr. and Tony Award nominee Mark Ruffalo. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the relief effort in Puerto Rico, which was pummeled by Hurricane Maria. Kenny Leon, who won the Tony Award for Best Director of a Play for “A Raisin in the Sun” in 2014, will direct the show.

“The struggle faced by Puerto Rican residents since their island was ravaged by Hurricane Maria is terribly heartbreaking and has left many feeling hopeless and helpless.” Johansson said in a statement.

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Tickets start at $89, Downey Jr. Ruffalo Johansson picked the with a number of limited Fox Theatre to host the show, is the city’s leading edition packages that event because she, along theatrical presenter and start at $500 and include with Ruffalo, Downey Jr., Evans and Hernandez are in town filming the next Avengers movie. The last Avengers movie, “Age of Ultron,” featured Johansson as the “Black Widow” in 2015. The film grossed more than $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office.

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A jam for a cause Bruce Brittain to headline fundraiser for Annandale Village Europe provided a model setting for quality independent living. The mission Atlanta singer-songwrit- since then has been to er Bruce Brittain is one of provide life assistance to the most easygoing and adults with intellectual bookish musicians you’ll disabilities and traumatic ever encounter. The former brain injuries. The 54-acre journalist quotes Shel wooded campus just off Silverstein and Margaret Satellite Blvd. in Suwanee Mead, writes songs pepfeatures independentpered with insight and iro- living apartments, cottages ny, and will soon publish a and two assisted-living novel — “Brother Daniel’s centers.

Good News Revival.”

For Brittain, this is He’s also a man on a personal. “My brothermission. in-law, Rich, has been a When Brittain graduated resident there for 42 years. college in 1969, Dr. and I was made aware that Mrs. Maxwell Berry had some longtime villagers just founded Annandale eventually outlive their Village in what was then funds.” Although Rich has rural Gwinnett County. On sufficient funds for his Friday, Brittain headlines lifetime, some residents do the inaugural benefit not. Brittain’s wife Mimi, concert for Annandale at a former banking industry Red Clay Music Foundry executive, serves on Anin Duluth, bringing the nandale’s foundation board musician and the village providing guidance and full circle. oversight for an endowSearching abroad for ment funded by donors. options for their develop“Our foundation promentally disabled daughvides financial assistance ter Libba, the Maxwells for our residents who are discovered that the design having a financial hardof the Canfield Villages in ship,” said Adam PomerBY JIM SIMPSON

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Bruce Brittain and the Rent-To-Own Band will perform a fundraiser for Annandale Village on Nov. 3 at the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth. (Special Photo)

tising copy, did marketing and research work. But music was always in the background. He came back full-time releasing two albums, with a third just out called New Sheets, Old Covers, of mostly originals with some cover songs.

Staging the benefit at the Red Clay Music Foundry, run by legendary local music promoter Eddie Owen, makes it that much more

special for Brittain.

“I played Eddie’s Attic (in Decatur) when Eddie was managing it, and I’ve been to several shows at the Red Clay, a great place to hear live music. Eddie is a true friend of the singer/ songwriter, and he has made the venue available to me, at cost, for this benefit. I will be forever grateful as will Annandale Village.”

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for years with visually impaired students in the What: Bruce Brittain Fulton and DeKalb County benefit show for Annanschool systems. For this dale Village Foundation show, Brittain is coverWhen: Today, 8 p.m. ing all costs for the event Where: Red Clay Music — venue, sound, lightFoundry, 3116 Main St., ing — with all proceeds, Duluth including CD and book sales, going toward the anz, Annandale President foundation. and CEO. “The foundaGrowing up in southtion ensures that we will central Kansas, Brittain not discharge a longtime picked up the guitar at age resident because of a lack nine and started a garage of funds.” He also said band at 12 with his older he quickly learned of the brother, playing county musician’s passion for fairs, parties and TV helping the cause. shows in Wichita. After a Brittain knew of the stint in the Army as a milifoundation’s other antary journalist, he went to nual fundraisers and called Texas to try his luck at the Pomeranz one day with an Austin music scene. idea to further the founda“It was starting to percotion’s mission — a benefit late. Willie and Waylon show with fellow musician were bringing their outlaw Cindy Lou Harrington as approach to the hill counopening act. try. I had gone through the “I’ve known Cindy for required ‘folk’ craze in 12 years or so,” Brittain high school, and this new said. “She is a great peroutlaw sound had a bit former, a real pro. One of of that along with blues, her special-needs students country swing and rockwill sing a song with her. and-roll.”

That’s the plan, anyway.”

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‘LBJ’ hits close to home for director Rob Reiner

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In Rob Reiner’s latest directorial project, he tackles the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson.

“LBJ” focuses on the president, who Reiner — who was of draft age during the Vietnam War — saw as the “enemy.”

“I was of draft age during the Vietnam War, so for me, Lyndon Johnson was a bad guy; he was my enemy,” Reiner said. “I was against the war, I marched against the war, and I only saw him as the enemy.

“It wasn’t until I got older, started understanding politics, crafting policy, that I got to understand a lot more of what (Johnson) was able to accomplish.”

Reiner, who worked for the California government for seven years, helped to pass funding for early childhood investment, and he was a part of the group that filed the first federal lawsuit to test marriage equality in the country. He said that if not for his own background in government, this movie would have been much more difficult to put together.

“I know what it takes to move an agenda forward,” Reiner said. “And it’s not easy. I have a much greater appreciation for what Lyndon Johnson was able to accomplish. He did it, obviously, on a 1,000 times greater scale.”

Reiner knew he had to do this project when he came across a book by Dorris Kearns Goodwin, who helped Johnson write

Harrelson delivers top performance in ‘LBJ’ LBJ (R) HHHH

Woody Harrelson plays President Lyndon Johnson in director Rob Reiner’s “LBJ.” (Photo: Electric Entertainment)

his biography.

“There were a couple of things I saw in there that gave me a really great insight into who he was.

One was he had this recurring nightmare of being paralyzed. … There was this other aspect of his relationship with his mother, who he loved and she loved him, but she would withhold her love a lot of times. … Consequently, he was very insecure and at times couldn’t make a move; in terms of decisions, he was paralyzed at times. So I thought, ‘This is fascinating. You’ve got this dichotomy of a guy who was seen as the most effective legislature and the most aggressive and tough legislature, and at the same time he is filled with all these doubts.”

That’s when Reiner chose to put the spotlight on the part of Johnson’s life

when he became the 36th president.

“We chose this section of his life where he had to assume the presidency. … You see people’s true character come out when they are put in a tough situation.”

“He thought of himself as somebody who could never live up to the Kennedys, that they were loved and he wasn’t loved, and they were handsome and he wasn’t. He thought, ‘The country will never accept me.’ I wanted to get that across.”

“LBJ” stars Woody Harrelson as the titular character, a casting choice others were unsure of. Reiner would tell Harrelson’s naysayers to just watch the film. “(Harrelson) is brilliant,” Reiner said. “I never doubted for a second; he was always my first choice.”

Reiner’s confidence in Harrelson comes from Harrelson’s range and background.

“I knew he had all the strengths in that part of Johnson’s character,” Reiner said. “But I also knew he had the humanity and sensitivity to play all the parts of Johnson that were insecure, and he has a great sense of humor, which Johnson had, and he is from Texas (as is Johnson), so for me, it was a no-brainer to hire him. …

It’s pretty astounding what he is able to do.”

Reiner wants people who may not necessarily know anything about LBJ to see this movie.

“You’re going to see really how a president is supposed to function, and how government is supposed to function,” Reiner said.

“LBJ” opens in theaters today.

arts&entertainment Author Sharyn McCrumb to hold signing in Norcross From sTAFF reporTs

ers” — which won the Wilma Dykeman Award Thanks to a partnerfor literature from the East ship between neighboring Tennessee Historical Socilibrary systems, author ety and the national Audie Sharyn McCrumb will Award or Best Recorded participate in a series of Book. book-signing events this McCrumb will sign week, including a Sunday books in Flowery Branch stop in at 6488 Spout Springs Norcross.

Road on Friday at 6:30 North and at the Switzer Branch, Georgia located at 266 Roswell Reads, a Street N.E., of the Cobb partnerCounty Public Libary at 6 Virginia and is based on ship that p.m. on Saturday. the true story of one of the includes The event in Norcross 46 librar- strangest murder trials in takes place at 3 p.m. SunSharyn American history — the ies in the day. The Norcross CulMcCrumb case of the Greenbrier region, tural Arts & Community will host McCrumb in Ghost.

Center is located at 10 Flowery Branch on Friday, Sharyn McCrumb is College St. in Norcross.

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Kennedys, especially John. As director Rob Reiner put it, Johnson was jealous of the Kennedys’ “charisma, style and sexiness.”

By Alex TosTAdo At one point in the alex.tostado film, Lyndon is watch@gwinnettdailypost.com ing JFK’s campaign Woody Harrelson’s rally on TV with his portrayal of Lyndon B. wife, Lady Bird (JenJohnson in “LBJ” is ar- nifer Jason Leigh, “The guably the best perfor- Hateful Eight,” The mance of his career.

Machinist”). Lady Bird Harrelson is passays she doesn’t think sionate and strong in she has ever seen a this role. From the first politician look so good moment he shows up on TV, to which Johnon screen, the viewer is son retorts, “I don’t already feeling what he think I have ever seen a is thinking. movie star look so good Harrelson is compas- on TV.” sionate and sensitive “LBJ” focuses on the when he needs to be, period of Johnson’s life and tough and unforgiv- where he assumes the ing when need be. vice presidency into the “LBJ” puts the presidency. Although political spotlight of the timeline jumps bethe movie primarily tween Johnson’s immeon JFK’s fight for civil diate past and moving rights. into the White House, it Johnson does a lot of is never a foggy transiwheeling and dealing tion. Reiner and his with Southern Demoteam clearly mark each crats, led by Sen. Rustransition and keep the sell (Richard Jenkins, timeline very clean.

“Jack Reacher,” “The Harrelson is hardCabin in the Woods”). headed, brash, conJeffrey Donovan trolling, spiteful and (“Burn Notice,” “Sicar- loveable. This is a film io”) as John F. Kennedy for anyone who is a is the perfect balance to fan of political movies, Harrelson. It becomes bio-pics, the civil rights obvious that Johnson movement or Woody doesn’t think he can Harrelson. live up to the expec(Electric tations of any of the Entertainment)

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FRAY

Latest Marvel movie mostly sticks with true, tiring formula

From left, Chris Hemsworth stars as Thor and Mark Ruffalo stars as Hulk in “Thor: Ragnarok.” (Special Photos: Marvel Studios)

escapism. They cost a lot but they make so much more. No matter how much Disney paid for the distribution rights to these movies, it was well worth it.

The third of the “Thor”

BY MICHAEL CLARK outings, “Ragnarok” tries to Movie Critic do something only the first If you’ve already seen “Iron Man” got right: counany or all of the previous terbalance all of the end-of16 Marvel Universe movies the-world seriousness with and are positive they are the self-effacing humor and be greatest things you’ve ever convincing while doing so. witnessed, you can stop As any actor, writer, direcreading now. Nothing contor or producer will attest, tained in this review — or comedy is the hardest of 40 wild horses for that mat- all entertainment idioms ter — will stop you from to conquer, and “Ragnseeing “Thor: Ragnarok” or arok” can only barely be the seven other films either considered successful at its in the can, near completion attempts to elicit laughter, or confirmed for release unless you fit the descripthrough 2020. tion in the first paragraph.

In what has already It’s hard to label the become the most prolific type of humor contained and profitable franchise in in “Ragnarok.” Some of movie history, the Marvel it sounds like sarcasm but flicks adhere to a nearlywithout the required snippy impossible-to-fail formula: attitude, while other bits Take established and become with faint hints of loved comic book characsatire. There is some slapters that can cross-pollinate stick and spoof, but mostly each other’s “solo albums” it’s camp. The issue isn’t along with full-blown what kind of humor but how group-participation produc- often it’s attempted, and tions which are critic-proof here it’s constant — and and give America (and more by being constant equates importantly, the rest of the to nothing being imporglobe) some guilty pleasure tant; there never was any

Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13) ★★★★

Japanese anime architect obsessed with all things “Hello Kitty.”

Tessa Apart from Blanchett Thompson stars as and a cameo from Benedict Valkyrie Cumberbatch as Doctor in “Thor: Strange, not a single perRagnarok.” former appears comfortable (Special with the material concocted Photos: by the screenwriting triumMarvel Stuvirate of Eric Pearson, Craig dios) Kyle and Christopher Yost and overseen by New Zealand director Taiki Waitiki.

The maker of offbeat, lowpalpable danger. We know (Tom Hiddleston) is alive due of course to Blanchett from the start Thor (Chris and well and pale and who is thoroughly incapable budget affairs including “Eagle vs. Shark,” “Hunt for the Hemsworth) is going to mischievous as ever and is, of turning in a bad perforWilderpeople” and the truly survive as he has to make as usual, never to be trusted. mance no matter how wan bizarre cult show “Flight of further appearances in fuThis becomes problematic and thin the material. the Conchords,” Waitiki was ture Marvel productions. for Thor as he and Loki Unfortunately, the same After escaping from the must deal with the homecannot be said for Jeff Gold- the exact wrong guy for this gig. Used to operating with clutches of a giant devil of coming of their older sister, blum as the other antagoshoestring budgets, Waitiki some sort, Thor returns to Hela (Cate Blanchett), nist, Grandmaster. Able to his home planet of Asgard, the rightful heir to Odin’s take some time off from his was given a king’s ransom which was evidentially throne and she is beyond full time gig as the spokes- to work with and spent it all on tacky set designs and colonized by England behell-bent on claiming her man for apartments.com, cause everyone there speaks legacy.

Goldblum’s performance is ornate costumes that would with a British accent. His As pale as Loki, Hela funny but probably not in a blend in seamlessly at any gay pride parade. father, King Odin (Anthony is donned in gothic black way he, the filmmakers or Ending cliffhanger style, Hopkins), and some lucky eyeliner and a skin-tight suit the studio wanted. Adorned subjects are watching a play that suggests when not on in a floor-length, gold lame the movie’s main plot line with slightly better produc- the clock as an instrument moo moo accented by more is set to resume in “Avengers: Infinity War,” curtion values than your elof pure evil she works part makeup than Liz Taylor in rently filming in and around ementary child’s Christmas time as a high-end domina- “Cleopatra,” Grandmaster play. In the play, an uncred- trix. The only character in is a fey and effeminate ruler Atlanta and scheduled for release on May 4. Fanboys ited Matt Damon stars as the movie not interested in of a world that combines the world over are already Thor’s brother, Loki, who, offering any comic relief, “Gladiator” style Roman last time we checked was Hela is also the sole charac- fights within a complex that atwitter with unbridled presumed dead. ter that makes any kind of suggests an oversized Dave excitement.

(Disney/Marvel) As it turns out, Loki lasting impression. This is & Buster’s designed by a

‘Bad Moms Christmas’ more of same — and that’s good You have an established and proven brand that, let’s face it, doesn’t really have all that high of a bar to clear.

Returning writer/directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore and the core cast are back with more of the same

BY MICHAEL CLARK bawdy and brazen hijinx Movie Critic delivered in the first film.

F-bombs fall from the sky Taking the baton passed like raindrops and not only to it by “Bridesmaids,” from the mouths of the three last year’s “Bad Moms” 30-something leads but also is a movie designed for their AARP-eligible coconsumption by women. starring mothers and at least But instead of touchy-feely one juvenile (make that a rom-com niceties, it was toddler) child. If the thought strewn with frank sexual of grandmothers and grandreferences and levels of gut- child characters swearing tural profanity that would be like sailors intrigues you — right at home in any sports you’ll be quite pleased with locker room or anonymous this movie. basement blog. It was also This might sound like a smart, funny and — in its slam or backhanded compliown way — authentically ment, but it’s not. Quite to sentimental. the contrary, it’s refreshing “Bad Moms” did so well to watch something that at the box office (a $183 tosses PC concerns to the million return on investcurb and says and does ment against a $20 million things many people in the budget), upstart studio audience wish they had the STXfilms — in a move nerve to do but won’t out of not at all surprising — anfear of arrest or permanent nounced a sequel long family banishment. These before the end of the initial movies are pressure-release theatrical run. It should be valves and offer all the proof no surprise to anyone that you’ll ever need that the “A Bad Moms Christmas” fairer sex can talk trash with isn’t quite as good as its blue language usually better predecessor, which is not re- and with more blunt precially such a bad thing. When sion than men. you concoct a rare winning Setting it at Christmas formula in Hollywood, you isn’t original, but framing don’t dare tinker with it. it as the studio does (“The

A Bad Moms Christmas (R) ★★★★

always offering counterbalance with fairly conventional comic outs and traditional punchlines/sight gags. They regularly take it all the way to the edge but never actually jump. No scenario ever crosses the line into permanent narrative disrepair but on occasion — mostly in the third act — it sometimes wades armpit deep into deep vats of gooey, syrupy, tearinducing confessionals that temporarily transform the movie into something that flirts with Hallmark or Oxygen made-for-TV territory.

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn star in “A Bad Moms Christmas.” (Special Luckily for all of us, the Photo: STXfilms) filmmakers regroup in the last 10 minutes, bring back Super Bowl for Moms”) Christine Baranski is the to the bone is Susan Sathe edge and twisted humor, gives it rare spin. Very few alpha Martha Stewart of the randon as the mother of and include an end-credit comedies treat Christmas group and mother to Amy Carla (Kathryn Hahn). A song and dance sequence — as a mine for dysfunction, (Mila Kunis). A perfection- party-hardy woman who angst and failure quite like ist on crack, ecstasy and mentions in passing she was lead by a “well-equipped” male stripper/firefighter this one. Whether they quaaludes, Amy’s mom a 15-year-long groupie for (mothers) admit to it or not thinks nothing of hiring REO Speedwagon (millenni- (Justin Hartley) — that ends (most won’t), the crushing Kenny G to play at a house als can pause here to Google everything on an up note.

Unless this movie tanks pressure to make everyone party where ice from the REO Speedwagon), Saran(including the barista whose moon is carved and food is don’s character is a pathetic (highly unlikely) or someone gets stupid and demands too name you can’t remember) served on china salvaged skid mark/gambling addict much money, third, fourth happy is immense and is, from the Titanic. who only shows up every for the most part, something Cheryl Hines plays the third year when hard-up for and fifth installments are entirely probable. The qualthat escapes most men. widowed mother of Kiki money, doesn’t even know ity level will certainly take Sadly (not) the majority of (Kristen Bell), a clingy, her grandson’s name and us guys simply aren’t wired smothering type who wears probably couldn’t positively a nose dive and eventually we’ll have great-grandmoththat way. clothing featuring images of identify Carla’s biological ers and infants all behaving Lucas and Moore get Kiki’s face, smells her when father. major marks for including embracing and would be her In the context of a drama, badly. But groups of women the world over will revel in three very different grandconjoined twin if possible. thriller or black comedy, the type of knowing familmother archetypes into the She refers to her daughter as these mothers would be mix. Credited only as “the her best friend, which isn’t viewed as pure psychopaths iarity only they know and just a few men will fully mother” of the leads, they’re usually creepy but is when and/or broadly conceived all someone we know and she does it. caricatures. But the filmmak- understand.

(STXfilms) probably wish we didn’t.

Hitting maybe too close ers rarely let it go that far by

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J.P. Zinn, Lawrenceville

STANDOUT PERFORMANCE

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Pass: Very little good stuff in this one. I asked someone leaving the theater right in front of me if the movie made any sense to them and they said, “It was stupid.” There were really two stories here, and one of them was probably somewhat realistic as to how minorities have been treated in the past.

Fail: Most of this movie failed. The two stories are never tied together, so I guess the viewer is left to make some connection. Neither story really has a conclusion as plenty of people die, but lots of loose ends are left in both stories.

My favorite character was Mrs. Mayer, played by Karimah Westbrook, who put up with tons of racist persecution and handled it with grace. I don’t think her husband ever said a word. Oscar Isaac, the insurance adjuster, did a pretty good job as well.

I’m not sure any fans would enjoy this movie. There were only 12 people in the theater when I saw it.

It is billed as a comedy, but there really was very little that had any humor to it. There is nothing funny about murder and racism.

Neither. The only reason to see this might be if you are a total fan of Matt Damon. There is no wonderful scenery or chase scenes that would make the big screen any better than BluRay.

My feeling is that the movie is a waste of time. The two stories don’t seem to have anything in common, so the viewer has to draw his own conclusion. My conclusion is that the townpeople think their town is so perfect and they want to remove the black family because they are seen as a blight. However, right next door is something so much more sinister and the town folk are so blinded by their racism that they can’t even see what is going on.

Only the boys, innocent at their young age, are able to bridge the gap and see the evil on the one hand where the town can’t see it and ignore the racism with which the town is consumed. I suppose, if that is the message the writers were trying to convey, there is some modicum of redemption in telling that story, even if the message is so covert that many will not see it.

Pass: A mercifully short running time; OK acting.

Fail: Everything else under the sun: awful direction; poor scripting; a story line with lack of focus; uneven direction; weak characterizations; the list goes on and on.

The lady at the theater ticket counter. She got to stand out in the foyer while I had to go inside and take one for the team and sit through this tripe.

“Suburbicon” is the work of the Coen brothers, normally masters of dark humor in such films as “Fargo.” However, there wasn’t an ounce of humor — dark or otherwise — that I could discern after enduring this flick.

The story line was all over the place. Was it a commentary on social injustice? Was it a contrived whodunit?

After an hour and 15 minutes, I couldn’t figure out what the message was, so I just gave up and made a beeline to the exit once the final credits started rolling.

You’re kidding, right?

Matt Damon apparently is in dire need of a paycheck this year. First, it was that hot mess called “The Great Wall” back in the spring. And now this cold splat called “Suburbicon.” Maybe he’s using Johnny Depp’s agent and is intentionally trying to sink his film career. And director George Clooney must be using this film to launder drug money, because “Suburbicon” is one of the most dull, boring and unfocused efforts out of Hollywood since the collective reaction to last year’s presidential election. “Hey, there’s a thought — let’s blame this on the Russians, too.”

★★★★

Tim Weekley, Suwanee

★★★★

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The Beguiled Blu-ray (R) Movie: ★★★★ Disc: ★★★★ Set in Virginia during the Civil War, “The Beguiled” — based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Thomas Cullinan — mixes atmospheric visuals, brittle airs, austere surroundings, southern gothic ennui, spare dialogue, simmering jealousy, female empowerment, uncomfortable humor and brief bursts of action to brilliant, disquieting effect. It’s a movie that sneaks up on you, crawls underneath your skin and in many respects could be considered a very good horror flick. This is by far the best work from writer/ director Sofia Coppola

since “Lost in Translation” and in some ways surpasses the 1971 original directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood.

Technical specs: aspect ratio: Widescreen (1.66:1/1080p), audio: English (DTS-HD MA 5.1), French and Spanish (DTS 5.1), subtitles: English, French and Spanish.

Special features include: • 2 Featurettes • First edition slipcover packaging (Universal, $34.98)

COMING SOON TO OWN • “Westworld: Season One” (Nov. 7): The HBO-series reimagining of the fantasy about a resort populated by lifelike robots stars Anthony Hopkins, Evan Rachel Wood and Thandie Newton. (Not rated) • “Killing Ground” (Nov. 7): Sam and Ian take off on what they believe will be a peaceful camping trip. Their break turns into a battle for survival when they discover a bloody toddler wandering around in the bush and find that an incredibly disturbing crime has been committed. (Not rated) • “Atomic Blonde” (Nov. 14): Charlize Theron stars as a Cold War-era MI6 operative who gets very physical and lethal toward her enemies. (R) • “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (Nov. 21): In director Luc Besson’s fantasy-adven-

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

• Suburbicon (R) — 3 stars Director George Clooney weaves a story of 1950s racial animus and a murder mystery in this different sort of thriller starring Matt Damon and, in dual roles, Julianne Moore. — Michael Buckelew • The Foreigner (R) — 3 stars Jackie Chan brings a hidden past and a father’s vengeance to this politicalaction thriller, also starring Pierce Brosnan. Chan loses his daughter to a terrorist bombing in London and follows Brosnan’s roots to the culprits. This movie is action-packed and garners a few laughs, but mostly keeps a dark tone. Leave the kids at home for this movie outing. — Alex Tostado • Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (R) — 4 stars Luke Evans plays William Moulton Marston, creator of the Wonder Woman character of DC Comics fame and the hit film from this summer.

“Professor” tells how Marston and his wife, Elizabeth (Rebecca Hall), met Olive Byrne (Bella Heathcote) at

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Harvard. Their unconventional love triangle, mostly with all three parties on equal footing, is explored in a manner that is interesting yet definitely not for young Wonder Woman fans.

The genesis of many Wonder Woman traits is seen throughout, including the combined personalities of Elizabeth and Olive and the polygraph machine-inspired lasso of truth. — MB • Happy Death Day (PG13) — 3 stars It’s “Groundhog Day” reimagined as a horror film starring a stuck-up sorority sister (Jessica Rothe) instead of Bill Murray. A smart riff on the genre, this piece of bloodstained fluff is more fun than you’d expect. “HDD” employs the usual tropes — jump scares, the seemingly unstoppable killer — to surprising comedic effect. — Khari J. Sampson • Blade Runner 2049 (R) — 3 1/2 stars Viewing the influential 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner” is a necessity to appreciate the plot, tone and slow pace of this direct sequel. Set 30 years after the old film, hunters called blade runners (this time Ryan Gosling rather than Harrison Ford) still track down and fatally “retire” artificial humans — replicants.

It’s a complex and very long

exploration of a future gone wrong. — KS • Battle of the Sexes (PG13) — 4 stars Emma Stone and Steve Carell are brilliant as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in the 1973 match between the respective former No. 1 tennis players. Operating as both a female empowerment sports film and a commentary on the struggle of LGBTQ people, this film commits no fault. — KS • The Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) — 3 stars After taking on pop culture and superheroes, the animated Lego franchise pays homage to Asian cinema with this martial arts sendup. A team of six color-coded ninjas

ture, a futuristic law enforcer (Dane DeHaan) tries to keep a metropolis — and the whole universe — together.

(PG-13) • “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” (Nov. 28): Changes in seasons mean changes for Lorelai and Rory (Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel) in this sequel miniseries. (Not rated)

battles flame-eyed villain Lord Garmadon, who has a familial connection to the Green Ninja, Lloyd. Featuring Dan Franco, Justin Theroux and Jackie Chan, it’s funny and warm-hearted. — KS • Home Again (PG-13) — 3 1/2 stars Reese Witherspoon stars in this feel-good comedy about starting over. Newly separated Alice (Witherspoon) and her two daughters move to L.A. Aspiring filmmakers Teddy, George and Harry meet Alice, and with a little convincing and help from her mother, the three guys move in with Alice and her daughters. This is a good date-night movie, or even friend’s night out movie.

— AT • Dunkirk (PG-13) — 3 1/2 stars In this WWII epic, director Christopher Nolan returns to the timebending, wheelswithin-wheels storytelling approach he used in earlier films “Inception” and “Memento.”

The result makes what would be a standard war film into a more riveting and challenging affair. — KS • War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) — 3 1/2 stars Super-intelligent apes, led by the first, Ceasar (Andy Serkis, in an award-worthy motion capture performance),

battle for survival against increasingly desperate human survivors of a planetwide pandemic. Here director Matt Reeves has accomplished the practically impossible: a third film of a trilogy that’s better than previous two.

— KS • Baby Driver (R) — 3 1/2 stars The trope has been done to death: A criminal wants to go straight but the life won’t let him or her. But rarely has it been done so well as in director Edgar Wright’s Atlantashot-and-set tale of a young getaway car wheelman with a heart of gold who manuevers his vehicle with a genius touch — all to the beat of his ever-present iPod. — KS • Patti Cake$ (R) — 3 1/2 stars If “Pitch Perfect,” “Rushmore” and “8 Mile” had a baby, you’d get something like “Patti Cake$,” in which a plus-sized New Jersey blonde (Danielle Macdonald) aspires to be a successful rapper. Winning and smart, it’s hard to believe it’s director Geremy Jasper’s first feature film. — KS • The Dark Tower (PG-13) — 3 1/2 stars The Dark Tower is an enjoyable, action-packed trip between two worlds. Despite an unmemorable secondary cast, Idris Elba, who plays

the Gunslinger, and Matthew McConaughey (the Man in Black) shine in their roles.

The film goes to prove that the best-selling Stephen King book series can make a good movie. — Lindsey Hansen • Girls Trip (R) — 4 stars A refreshing female-led, noholds-barred comedy, “Girls Trip” brings all the laughs and more. Four women — Ryan (Regina Hall), Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith), Sasha (Queen Latifah) and Dina (Tiffany Haddish) — take a trip to have fun, relive their glory days from college and rekindle their dwindling friendship.

I wouldn’t recommend this for everyone, but if you enjoyed movies like “The Heat” and “Bridesmaids,” “Girls Trip” should be on your must-see list. — Kristen Hansen • Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) — 3 stars Thanks to being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this sixth (!) Spider-Man film is refreshingly free of backstory and focuses on the fun factor of the youthful hero’s story.

Peter Parker’s red-and-blues are donned by teenaged Tom Holland and his high school supporting cast now looks like the Queens, N.Y., of today rather than 1963. Michael Keaton is effective as the villainous but complex Vulture.

— KS

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Despite confusing timeline, ‘Wonderstruck’ is technical masterpiece

Wonderstruck (PG) ★★★★

BY MICHAEL CLARK Movie Critic

Operating just outside the margins for the better part of three decades, director Todd Haynes (“Safe,” “Carol,” “Far From Heaven,” “I’m Not There,” “Velvet Goldmine”) has delivered his most commercial and mainstream-friendly film to date with “Wonderstruck.” Although adapted for the screen by the author (Brian Selznick, “Hugo”) of the book of the same name, it probably won’t be embraced by the masses because it’s still too artsy for most families and too intense and intellectual for children.

A movie structured exactly like “The Godfather Part II,” “Wonderstruck” not only bounces back and forth between years (1927 and 1977), but half of it is presented in black and white, a lot of it (about 70 percent) has no dialogue at all and many scenes have characters communicating inaudibly without the aid of subtitles. And the ending is a tad weak. The first bit of good news is that all of the above is anything and everything negative one could find with this movie.

A filmmaker who has always valued style and content equally, Haynes and his collaborators

From left, Julianne Moore and Oakes Fegley star in “Wonderstruck.” (Special Photo: Mark Cybulski/Roadside Attractions)

have a crafted a technical masterpiece here that few could ever pulled off convincingly much less ever considered attempting.

From a logistical perspective, making a period piece is risky business. So much has to be right and even more can go wrong.

Making two of them at the same time and folding them together while still having them make sense is nearly impossible. Toss in not one, but two juvenile leads — one of whom has never been in a movie before — and you face a challenge that

would reduce even the most seasoned directors into a discombobulated heap. Although starting in Minnesota and New Jersey, the two halves soon both end up in Manhattan for the duration.

In black and white 1927, Rose (the deaf-in-reallife Millicent Simmonds) is growing weary of life under the thumb of her exacting and impatient single father (James Urbaniak). She diverts herself by obsessing over silent screen star Lillian Mayhew (Haynes’ muse, Julianne Moore), a thinly veiled

version of Lillian Gish who is keenly aware the age of talking film is about to start and begins a transition to the stage. With little more than a new haircut and a great deal of pluck, Rose sets out to meet Mayhew in the flesh to see if their connection is more than that of the celebrityobsessed fan variety. There is no audible dialogue during this portion of the film although we see people talking. The decision not to include subtitles was probably a good one, as it is what Rose experiences and her frustration carries over

to the audience.

To fill the space, composer Carter Burwell delivers a score which runs the gamut of styles and genres. From straight classical to traditional jazz to country and folk and ambient rock, it becomes something along the lines of sonic narration that is pure genius. If Burwell doesn’t receive an Oscar nomination (at the least) for his work here, many in his field will be stunned.

It doesn’t take long after the death of his single mother (Michelle Williams, seen in flashback)

for Ben (Oakes Fegley) to determine life with his aunt and cousins is going to be difficult, so he decides to head to New York with mom’s rainy day stash and an old bookmark he believes will lead him to the father he’s never met.

Before leaving, Ben is involved in a freak accident that leaves him deaf, and if not explained in detail

by Selznick, it wouldn’t be believable in the least.

Haynes said in recent interviews he wanted this color portion of the film to have the stark grit of era classics such as “The French Connection” and “Midnight Cowboy” and he succeeded admirably.

With dark blacks and saturated prime colors, the palate is rich and vibrant and captures both the beauty and seedy grime of mid’70s New York. A slew of familiar and obscure period rock and disco songs litter the soundtrack, along with the multiple playings of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.”

Tennis legend Arthur Ashe once said “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” If you subscribe to that train of thought, “Wonderstruck” will amaze you. If, however, you prefer everything to be tied up with a bow, you might be less than thrilled with how it all wraps up. Whatever you do, see it on the biggest screen you can find.

(Roadside Attractions/ Amazon Studios)

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