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Prosecutors to fight terror suspect release ily in Gwinnett County.

The Ohio man, 35, is one of four men indicted last year in U.S. District Court Prosecutors in the terin Toledo, Ohio, on charges rorism case of Asif Ahmed of conspiring to give money Salim are fighting the defen- to al-Qaida leader Anwar dant’s request to be released Al-Awlaki for “violent from federal custody to fam- jihad” against U.S. military

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Asif Ahmed Salim

in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the FBI. Salim’s motion for bond is a renewed request from his denied one in January.

In the latest motion, representation for Salim, a U.S. citizen who most recently lived in the United Arab

Emirates, added affidavits from his wife and motherin-law, who live in Duluth, as well as statements that his sister-in-law, a local assistant district attorney, would help keep track of him.

“A grand jury found probable cause to believe that he

conspired to provide and did provide material support to terrorists,” federal prosecutors wrote in their new motion to block the bond request. “He has not lived or worked in the United States See suspect, Page 8A

Left, Co-President Jyme McLaurin, left, talks with Assistant Principal Eric Chism during a recent after-school meeting of a school-based mentoring program that started last year at Shiloh High School. Right, Shiloh High School senior Xavier Rolling talks at a recent after-school meeting of the mentoring program. (Staff Photos: Keith Farner)

‘THE BROTHERHOOD’

Shiloh develops new school-based mentoring group

By Keith Farner

mentoring group that uses a curriculum to promote racial literacy, leadership, civic engagement and colSNELLVILLE — Belege readiness. The group fore Bioel Pimentel met has visited colleges such as Eric Chism, motivation Morehouse College, Northwas elusive for the Shiloh eastern University, GeorHigh School student. gia State University and Pimentel then took Harvard University and up Chism, an assistant paid for those trips through principal at Shiloh, on his crowd-funding and other invitation to an after-school fundraising efforts. meeting of the BrotherA recent trip to Boston hood, a new school-based was the first time Pimentel

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was on an airplane.

“The atmosphere was different from what I’m adapted to here in Atlanta,” he said of Harvard. “It just seemed like an environment I wouldn’t mind staying. It’s definitely humbling for us to attend that college.”

Members of the group, in its second year, have written letters to Gov. Nathan Deal and President Barack Obama to discuss

the relationship between law enforcement and people in minority communities.

It’s a group of black male students who don’t otherwise have much in common. There are 35 members of the Brotherhood on the roster, and Chism said about 20 attend regular meetings twice each month. Several recently moved to the area from around the country,

including Philadelphia, New York and California.

Even the leaders aren’t local. Chism and Dennis Veal II, a U.S. history teacher at Shiloh, both graduated from Detroit’s Cass Technical High School.

Veal and fellow teacher Steve Randall, who teachers English/language arts, assist Chism with the program. Veal said it’s about dedicating their time, because they aren’t getting

paid anything extra.

“So you have to find it in your heart to want to volunteer your time in order to contribute to young males because they need us,” Veal said. “The community needs it. It’s my belief that only a man can show a boy how to be a man. A lot of young men don’t have other men in their life.”

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Gwinnett officials indicate call Aimee Copeland to speak for fall SPLOST vote is likely at GGC commencement

By Curt Yeomans

ficials in November. That means a decision must be made soon by county leaders, as well as their Gwinnett County comcounterparts in the cities, missioners have not ofon whether to call a referficially decided whether to endum. call a referendum to renew At this point, a referenthe county’s SPLOST, but dum seems to be inevitable. comments made by of“If it’s up to me, there ficials, both in public and will be,” Commission to the Daily Post, indicate Chairwoman Charlotte they likely will.

Nash told the Daily Post. “I The current SPLOST is haven’t heard any discusset to expire within the next sion about the thought that year, and the only way it we wouldn’t hold a referencan continue uninterrupted dum. It’s just a process that is if voters approve it when we’ve got to walk through they go to the polls to elect to do that.” a president and county ofTo begin getting ready curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

for a SPLOST vote, several things must take place.

County officials would have to send their city counterparts notice that a call for a referendum will be coming in May, county Chief Financial Officer Woods told commissioners during a recent presentation on SPLOST. A meeting between county and municipal officials may then take place in June.

Throughout the summer and heading into the fall, an intergovernmental agreement on how SPLOST

Georgia Gwinnett College’s May 12 commencement ceremony will feature a keynote address by Aimee Copeland, the Snellville native who survived a battle with flesh-eating bacteria and subsequent amputations.

She will address the more than 400 GGC students receiving bachelor’s degrees in the ceremony, which will be held at 10 a.m. on the college’s main lawn, the school said in a news release.

“I am blessed to have the capacity to share my experiSee SPLOST, Page 2A ence with others and have a

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Aimee Copeland, shown in a 2013 file photo, has been named the speaker for Georgia Gwinnett College’s May 12 commencement ceremony.

chance to improve the quality the college, including its first of someone else’s life,” Cope- class of nursing students with land said. bachelor’s degrees and its The GGC ceremony includes several “firsts” for See GGC, Page 2A

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meeting with the cities and get past SPLOSTs passed the official call for the ref- when she made a passing funds would be split up erendum, but those things remark about the next one. would be reached with the don’t happen without some “We’ve asked her to be cities, a project list would preparatory work and it’s involved with that for the be devised and a vote on time to start that,” Nash November of this year refa resolution to call for a said. erendum, so if she comes referendum would take Nash gave the clearest and asks for a check, she’s place. The county’s elecindication that a SPLOST legit,” Nash told the audition superintendent must referendum will be held ence. begin publishing a notice at the Gwinnett Clean and With the exception about the election a month Beautiful dinner on Friday of a brief period in the in advance. night. She was praising mid-1990s, Gwinnett has “It’s a good while to the organization’s recently continually had a SPLOST the time where we have to retired director, Connie in place for nearly all of the PrilosecAd_GwinnettDailyPost_2016.qxp_W&L 7:06to PM Page do things like the official Wiggins, for4/10/16 her work last1 30 years.

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Woods told commissioners last week that the special sales tax has raised $2.9 billion since the first one was approved in 1985.

About half of that money has been spent on road and bridge projects, while other large allocations included parks and recreation facilities (about 20 percent) and public safety (about 11 percent).

“Just think about what this would have cost us if we had to issue debt,” Woods said. “That’s over $1 billion (in interest). The last time we calculated it, I think it was $1.2 billion and that didn’t include the 2014 SPLOST.” The initial SPLOST generated $65.7 million to fund construction of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. The next SPLOST vote came in 1988, and it raised $162.7 million to fund construction of the pre-trial detention center and part of what is now the Infinite Energy Center.

The 1988 SPLOST also paid for a renovation of the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse and transportation projects. The $249.1

million 1992 SPLOST then focused on transportation projects.

“Everything from (the 1992 SPLOST) was roads and the road system, so it was Sugarloaf Parkway, Riverside, Peachtree Industrial and Pleasant Hill,” Woods said. “Those were some of the major projects.”

The only failed vote came in 1996, which Nash described as an effort to replicate what was done in the 1992 SPLOST. The failure was a decision by the voters that county officials said was a learning experience for them. The following year, the voters approved a more diverse $414.8 million SPLOST that spread money across multiple purposes.

Since then, SPLOST has followed a similar diversification of projects.

The 2001 SPLOST raised $496.1 million, while the 2005 tax raised $581.5 million, the 2009 tax generated $671.5 million and the 2014 SPLOST was anticipated to raise $453 million.

Money from SPLOSTs has also been given to

Gwinnett’s cities for the last 15 years, and it has been used by the municipalities to build projects, such as parks and city halls, as well as improve roads.

Woods said the state didn’t make counties share some of the SPLOST money to the cities until 2005, but Gwinnett began doing it in 2001 when it offered the municipalities $11 million for road improvements and another $11 million for parks and recreation projects.

The county’s money has been used to build libraries, senior centers, community centers, fire stations, roads, the currently under construction medical examiner’s facility and to purchase and develop park space. It also funded construction of the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services headquarters, the Animal Welfare facility and the Police Training Center.

Equipment purchases and refurbishments have also been funded by SPLOST. Nash said she expects projects for the next SPLOST would probably be similar in nature to previous SPLOST. “There may be one or tow things different, and I’m talking about the county’s portion of it because the cities have a lot of latitude in terms of what they do with theirs,” she said. “I’d be surprised if transportation wasn’t on the list, and parks and rec and libraries maybe, public safety for sure.”

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first chemistry major. Four U.S. Army ROTC cadets will be commissioned in the event, including GGC’s first two female cadets.

Copeland gained national attention four years ago for her struggles with necrotizing fasciitis following an accident on a zip line in the Little Tallapoosa River.

The infection almost killed her, and amputations of her extremities were required.

Copeland refused to let her circumstances limit her potential.

She completed her master’s degree at the University of West Georgia in humanistic psychology. She is now pursuing a second master’s degree from Valdosta State University in social work.

She hopes to start her own practice specializing in wilderness therapy for people with disabilities.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • 3A

Massive development project Fatal motorcycle accident moves forward near Grayson shuts down road in Lilburn

By Curt Yeomans

By Joshua Sharpe

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A motorcycle crash on Lawrenceville Highway led to the driver’s death Tuesday morning in the area of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road in Lilburn.

Ridge Lane,” the city said. “The 42-year-old driver, Thomas Baptiste of Lawrenceville, died at the scene.”

The sedan driver was not physically injured but was transported to the hospital for monitoring.

Further details weren’t immediately released.

The family of Monique Priester included these photos of the missing 21-year-old Georgia State University student from Dacula in a flyer to generate leads in the case. (Special Photo)

This site plan outlines the intended look of Independence, a massive development Stolz Partners is building near the intersection of Ozora Road and Loganville Highway in the Grayson area. (Special Illustrations)

Missing Georgia State student from Dacula found safe Tuesday This site plan outlines the layout of planned amenities at Independence, a massive development Stolz Partners is building near the intersection of Ozora Road and Loganville Highway in the Grayson area.

location will not be disclosed.”

Priester’s family had been praying for her safety since walking trails that connect ment, and they are The search for a missing she disappeared, and investo neighboring Bay Creek expected to range in price Georgia State University tigators from the Gwinnett Park, smaller park spaces between the mid-$200,000 student from Dacula ended County and Georgia State in the development, tennis and $500,000 range. The Tuesday afternoon when University police departcourts, a fire pit, a pool, police announced that they first homes are expected ments were searching for her. a stormwater managehad located her. to go on sale next year.

Gwinnett police said earlier ment garden and a “grand Monique Priester had been in the day that it did not apThe debate between lawn.” missing since Friday night residents and Grayson pear Priester disappeared One of the attributes after she told her mother she against her will.

Investment Partners LLC touted by developers over the development last was taking a Lyft rideshare Her mother, Jacqueline working on the project is spring prompted approval home. She had taken Uber VanLoo-Alkush, told the it’s size, which was also a of it to be delayed over earlier in the day to go to the Daily Post on Monday that point of contention a year a month and resulted in university after an argument she discovered someone had ago for opponents who with her stepfather. a contentious meeting a used her daughter’s bank saw it as being too big and year ago between neighPolice released few details card at an ATM in Nashville. worried about its impact bors and officials working about what happened to her. Charges for Uber and Lyft on local infrastructure.

“She has been found on the project. Gwinnett also both showed up in her There will be 760 safe,” Gwinnett Police Cpl. County commissioners daughter’s bank records, she single-family and town Michele Pihera said. “For eventually approved the said. homes in the developconfidentiality reasons, her project in late May. VanLoo-Alkush also

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said she used a cellphone locater to determine that her daughter had been in the Metropolitan Parkway area late Friday afternoon. She last spoke with her daughter about 6:15 p.m. Friday, and phone calls over the weekend went straight to voicemail.

“She said she was taking a Lyft rideshare to get home and that they were waiting to pick up some other people,” VanLoo-AlKush said at the time. “She took Uber to get down there, but she discovered she could share a ride on Lyft, and it would be cheaper, so she was going to do that to get home.”

Vanloo-Alkush could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday.

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A massive development in the Grayson area that spurred an uproar from nearby residents last spring is moving forward with construction, a developer announced this week.

Development company Stolz Partners said on Monday that it has broken ground on Independence, a 430-acre mixed-use residential, office and retail development located near the intersection of Ozora Road and Loganville Highway. It will also cross Loganville Highway and encompass portions of Hope Hollow Road, Oak Grove Road and Champions Way. “We are focusing on the natural beauty of this expansive property and creating a lifestyle that complements the picturesque landscape, with streams and wooded areas comprising approximately 20 percent of the community,” Stolz Partners’ Phillip Galbreath said in a statement on the development’s website.

“Our goal is to design a traditional neighborhood that appeals to first-time home buyers, those moving up to a larger home, or empty nesters who are downsizing.

“We will offer a broad array of neighborhoods within Independence that will create a welldesigned walkable community with a traditional hometown feel.”

Plans for the project include hundreds of single-family and town homes, more than 590,000 square feet of retail and office space, two miles of

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The southbound side of the road was closed from 6:15 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. after the wreck, the city said in a news release.

“A motorcycle traveling southbound was struck by a northbound Acura sedan that was turning left onto Summer

4A • Wednesday, April 27, 2016 To Your Good Health

Keith Roach

Steriods in gout control DEAR DR. ROACH: Our 44-year-old son was diagnosed with gout 10 years ago. He was given different medications to help with the terrific pain. Several of the meds were steroids. He seems to have this condition under control, somewhat.

However, one year ago, he started to experience a different kind of pain in his hips. After a visit with an orthopedic surgeon, he was diagnosed with avascular necrosis, a lack of blood flow to his hips. Could the avascular necrosis be a result of the medication he took for the gout? The surgeon does not want to do hip replacement due to his young age, and is suggesting our son use ibuprofen to help with the pain in his hips. Is there something that might help our son overcome this situation? He is otherwise a healthy young man.

— Anon.

ANSWER: Gout is caused by the deposition of uric acid into joints or other areas of the body, including as kidney stones or in the soft tissue of skin and the ear. However, it’s most common as a severe joint inflammation, especially of the big toe.

Steroids sometimes are used for acute gout, but rarely are they used long term because of their multiple risks, including avascular necrosis, the death of bone tissue caused by poor blood flow. Other causes for AVN include alcohol use, sickle cell disease and Gaucher disease. Unless your son has one of these other causes, it’s very likely that the steroids had a primary role in his development of AVN. This is a shame, since there usually is effective treatment for gout that is much less risky than steroids.

The goal of treatment for AVN is to relieve symptoms while avoiding surgery for as long as is practical. Ibuprofen is likely to help, but only about 20 percent of people get really good results with pain management, combined with activities as tolerated, including the use of crutches if necessary. Although there is some promising data on the use of treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen and alendronate (Fosamax) in AVN, the evidence is not yet strong enough for me to recommend either.

As far as surgical treatment goes, there are many types, ranging from fairly limited surgery to complete hip replacement.

Only his orthopedic surgeon can make the determination of which is best for him, and the timing depends on his response to nonoperative therapy.

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world&nation WORLD German foreign intelligence chief forced out: source BERLIN — The head of Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency will be removed from his post two years early, government sources told Reuters on Tuesday, a surprise move that comes at a time when Germany faces a growing threat from Islamic State militants.

It was not immediately clear why Gerhard Schindler, 63, who has led Germany’s version of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency since 2012, was being removed years before he reaches retirement age.

Schindler came under pressure a year ago when it emerged that the BND had gone against German interests and spied on European partners at the request of the U.S. National Security Agency.

But he appeared to have weathered that storm after promising to centralize control over BND field offices that he admitted had taken on a “life of their own.”

North Korea reportedly readies another missile test launch SEOUL/WASHINGTON — North Korea appears to be preparing a test launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Tuesday, after what the United States described as the “fiery, catastrophic” failure of the first attempt.

Separately, President Barack Obama said the United States is working on defending itself and its allies against potential threats from what he called an “erratic” country with an “irresponsible” leader.

On April 15, the North failed to launch what was likely a Musudan missile, with a range of more than 1,800 miles, meaning it could, if launched successfully, hit Japan and also theoretically put the U.S. territory of Guam within range.

The Musudan missile, which can be fired from a mobile launcher, is not known to have been successfully flight-tested.

Sweden on alert for possible ISIS attack in capital STOCKHOLM — Sweden has received intelligence about a possible attack on the capital by Islamic State militants, local media reported on Tuesday, and security services said they were investigating undisclosed “information.”

Newspapers Aftonbladet and Expressen, as well as public broadcaster Swedish Radio, citing unnamed sources, reported the information was related to the threat of an attack, possibly in the capital Stockholm.

Expressen reported Swedish security police had received intelligence from Iraq that seven or eight Islamic State fighters had entered Sweden with the intention of attacking civilian targets.

— From wire reports

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Chernobyl victims remembered Memorial service held for 30th anniversary

By Alessandra Prentice and Natalia Zinets Reuters

KIEV — Ukraine held memorial services on Tuesday to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which permanently poisoned swaths of eastern Europe and highlighted the shortcomings of the secretive Soviet system.

In the early hours of April 26, 1986, a botched test at the nuclear plant in thenSoviet Ukraine triggered a meltdown that spewed deadly clouds of atomic material into the atmosphere, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes.

President Petro Poroshenko attended a ceremony at the Chernobyl plant, which sits in the middle of an uninhabitable exclusion zone the size of Luxembourg.

“The issue of the consequences of the catastrophe is not resolved. They have been a heavy burden on the shoulders of the Ukrainian people and we are still a long way off from overcoming them,” he said.

More than half a million

NATION Obama: U.S. prepares ‘shield’ to defend itself from North Korea

WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to defend itself against North Korea, positioning its missile development systems and setting up a “shield” to counter low-level threats from an “erratic” country, U.S. President Barack Obama told CBS in an interview that aired on Tuesday.

“One of the things that we have been doing is spending a lot more time positioning our missile development systems, so that even as we try to resolve the underlying problem of nuclear development inside of North Korea, we’re also setting up a shield that can at least block the relatively low-level threats that they’re posing now,” Obama said

U.S. agencies split over fingerprinting parents of child immigrants WASHINGTON — U.S. immigration enforcement officers are proposing that fingerprints be taken from all people claiming custody of children who have entered the United States illegally without an adult relative, a measure that opponents said could keep thousands of families apart.

As a new wave of unaccompanied Central American children pours across the U.S.-Mexico border, the proposal underscores the sometimes conflicting goals of federal agencies in dealing with undocumented immi-

PEOPLE Prince’s sister said pop icon had no will

LOS ANGELES — Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, said the music icon had no known will and asked a Minneapolis court on Tuesday to appoint a special administrator to oversee his estate, the Associated Press reported.

Nelson — Prince’s only surviving full sibling — filed an emergency motion for “formal appointment of special administrator” at a Carver County probate court in Minneapolis, essentially asking to be appointed executor of his estate.

“I do not know of the People gather near a radiation warning sign, which was made of candles, to commem- existence of a will and orate victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in central Kiev, Ukraine, on Tuesday. have no reason to believe that the decedent executed (Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko) testamentary documents in any form,” Nelson said in civilian and military personNikolay Chernyavskiy, next 100 years. the documents. nel were drafted in from 65, who worked at ChernobThe project was funded The documents ask that across the former Soviet yl and later volunteered as a with donations from more Union as so-called liquidaliquidator, recalls climbing than 40 governments and the Bremer Trust, a corporate trust company that has tors to clean-up and contain to the roof of his apartment European Bank for Reconthe nuclear fallout, accordblock in the nearby town of struction and Development. handled Prince’s financial affairs for several years, be ing to the World Health Prypyat to get a look at the Even with the new named temporary adminOrganization. plant after the accident. structure, the surrounding Thirty-one plant work“My son said ‘Papa, Papa, zone — 1,000 square miles istrator of the estate until a representative is appointed. ers and firemen died in the I want to look too.’ He’s got of forest and marshland The filing stated that his immediate aftermath of the to wear glasses now and I on the border of Ukraine assets are unknown. accident, most from acute feel like it’s my fault for let- and Belarus — will remain radiation sickness. ting him look,” Chernyavsuninhabitable and closed to Over the past three dekiy said. unsanctioned visitors.

Judge: Cosby cades, thousands more have The anniversary has The disaster and the lost bid to get succumbed to radiationgarnered extra attention due government’s reaction reporters’ notes related illnesses such as can- to the imminent completion highlighted the flaws of cer, although the total death of a giant $1.7 billion steel- the Soviet system with its NEW YORK — The toll and long-term health clad arch that will enclose unaccountable bureaucrats comedian Bill Cosby lost effects remain a subject of the stricken reactor site and and entrenched culture of his bid on Tuesday to force intense debate. prevent further leaks for the secrecy. the publisher of New York magazine to comply with a President Barack Obama and subpoena seeking reporters’ British Prime Minister David notes and other material for a cover story last year chroniCameron among others, is cling 35 women’s sexual expected to dominate.

The measure puts the state assault claims against him.

U.S. District Judge Paul at the center of a debate over equality, privacy and religious Gardephe in Manhattan ruled against Cosby’s effort freedom as states propose legislation seen as discrimina- to compel New York Media LLC to provide access to tory against gay and transunedited interviews of six gender people in the wake women pursuing a civil lawof a U.S. Supreme Court last year ruling that legalized suit against him.

Gardephe said Cosby’s same-sex marriage.

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his visit subpoena request “borto Hanover, Germany, on Monday. (Reuters/Kevin Ladered on frivolous” and was U.S.: Cubans’ marque) “wildly inconsistent” with New York’s press shield law, immigration grants, a volatile issue on the 2012 massacre by a gunman status to continue which sets a high standard for when litigants can seek at Sandy Hook Elementary presidential campaign trail.

WASHINGTON — A information from media orgaSchool in Newtown, Conn., Officials at the U.S. nizations. was staged. The attack killed U.S. State Department ofDepartment of Health and ficial said on Tuesday that 26 people, including 20 Human Services, which is Washington has no plans to children. ultimately responsible for Box Office: change a Cold War-era law The civil lawsuit, filed in finding housing for migrant granting special immigration ‘Captain America’ federal court on Monday, children, told Reuters they claims that the firing violated benefits to Cubans, despite gearing up for have no plans to change finPresident Barack Obama’s gerprinting policy. They said his rights, including free domination moves toward normalized the proposal — made by U.S. speech protections under LOS ANGELES — Prerelations with the island the U.S. Constitution. Tracy Immigration and Customs release tracking for foreign country. seeks to be reinstated and Enforcement officials in an debuts can be spotty, but “There continues to be a compensated for economic internal memo seen by Reestimates suggest that the large migration flow out of and other damages, accorduters — would delay family superhero sequel could rack Cuba. It reflects the difficult ing to a copy of the lawsuit reunions and infringe upon up roughly $200 million economic and human rights the parent-child relationship. provided by his attorney. overseas after its first five conditions in the country,” Francisco Palmieri, principal days in theaters. The film Battle over N.C. Ex-professor who will have opened in roughly deputy assistant secretary in transgender 63 percent of the foreign State’s Bureau of Western called shooting marketplace by Sunday, Hemisphere Affairs, told a law intensifies a hoax files suit including such major terSenate subcommittee hearTAMPA, Fla. — A former RALEIGH, N.C. — Thou- ing. ritories as France, Korea, Florida college professor who sands of people flocked to Brazil, Australia, Mexico, “We have no plans to was fired after he suggested North Carolina’s capital on Japan, the Philippines and change the Cuban Adjustthe Sandy Hook ElemenMonday to show both supthe U.K. It starts rolling out ment Act at this time,” tary School massacre was a port and disdain for a law that Palmieri said. on Wednesday. hoax has sued the school for has thrust the state into the An opening of that size The Cuban Adjustment violation of his right to free international spotlight over would put it in line with the Act provides Cubans with speech, his attorney said on its restrictions on transgender benefits granted to migrants foreign launches of “AvengTuesday. bathroom access and gay from no other country. Once ers: Age of Ultron” ($212 James Tracy was disrights. million) and “Iron Man 3” they enter the United States missed in January by Florida Lawmakers returned to and ask for asylum, virtually ($160 million). It dwarfs Atlantic University in Boca Raleigh to begin a short ses- all are granted the right to the last film featuring the Raton, where he had taught sion designed to address the star-spangled hero, 2014’s stay and can apply for work since 2002. His website, state budget. But controversy permits and, later, green “Captain America: The WinMemoryHoleBlog.com, over the new law, which has ter Soldier,” which opened cards, which convey lawful gained notice in 2013 after drawn reaction from U.S. to $78 million overseas. permanent residency.

— From wire reports he claimed the December presidential candidates, U.S. — From wire reports

Kids’ cancer risk might be tied to where mom was born

By Kathryn Doyle Reuters

The risk of some childhood cancers might vary depending on where a child’s mother was born, a new study suggests.

For example, some brain and kidney cancers occurred less often in children whose Hispanic mothers were born outside the U.S. than in youngsters whose Hispanic or white mothers were born in the U.S., researchers found.

However, the Hispanic children

Must read had a higher risk of certain blood cancers regardless of where their mothers were born.

The researchers used California birth records of more than 4 million children of non-Hispanic white mothers, more than 2 million children of U.S. born Hispanic mothers and 4 million children of non-U.S. born Hispanic mothers from 1983 to 2011.

According to California Cancer

Registry records, there were 13,999 cases of childhood cancer occurring before age six in the total group.

For certain types, like glioma and astrocytoma cancers of the brain, solid neuroblastoma tumors and Wilms tumor of the kidney, children of non-U.S. born Hispanic mothers had the lowest risk, as reported in JAMA Pediatrics.

“We have little information on fathers, who of course are important too,” said lead author Julia E. Heck of the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of Califor-

nia-Los Angeles.

But the marked difference in risk for some cancers based on maternal origin means that lifestyle differences may be playing an important role, Heck said.

“If there was no difference, then genetics would be much more important,” she said.

In previous studies, Hispanic mothers who moved to the U.S. had better pregnancy outcomes than similar women born in the U.S. In Mexico, for example, women generally have strong social sup-

port networks and low stress levels during pregnancy, Heck said. Also, she added, “Foreign mothers have incredibly low rates of smoking, drinking or drug use,” and smoking during pregnancy is much less common in Mexico than in the U.S. “When Hispanic women grow up in the U.S., they take on aspects of the U.S. lifestyle,” which includes much more stress, she said.

But, there are many types of brain tumors and cancers in general, and some other types didn’t differ in risk at all, she noted.

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Convicted felons vote

Thanks to Gov. Terry McAuliffe D-Va., 200,000 convicted felons in the state of Virginia now may register to vote.

Writes The Washington Post, “The change applies to all felons who have completed their sentences and been released from supervised probation or parole. The Democratic governor’s decision particularly affects black residents of Virginia: 1 in 4 African Americans in the state has been permanently banned from voting because of laws restricting the rights of those with convictions.”

McAuliffe’s executive order also allows felons, including rapists and murderers, to Cal run for public Thomas office, serve on a jury and become notaries public. I can just visualize the campaign slogan now: “Vote for me. I’ve already done time.”

Republicans are outraged, of course.

Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell said: “The singular purpose of Terry McAuliffe’s governorship is to elect Hillary Clinton president of the United States. This office has always been a stepping stone to a job in Hillary Clinton’s Cabinet.” It’s an accusation McAuliffe vehemently denies.

Hillary Clinton tweeted, “Proud of my friend @GovernorVA for continuing to break down barriers to voting. — H.” After many years as a Republican or red state, Virginia more recently has become a swing state and important to Democrats for winning the presidency. Just as former slaves in Virginia and elsewhere were loyal to Republicans for many years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, it is likely that many of these felons will become reliable Democratic voters. Maybe Democrats will next figure out a way to hand illegal immigrants crossing our southern border the right to vote.

McAuliffe, a prolific fundraiser for the Clintons, appears to be as loyal to them as a family’s faithful golden retriever. He has raised millions for them and for the Democratic National Committee. For a good account of McAuliffe’s fundraising antics and other financial dealings, visit the website counterpunch.org.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, “In 38 states and the District of Columbia, most ex-felons automatically gain the right to vote upon the completion of their sentence.” In liberal Maine and Vermont, convicted felons may cast their ballots while in prison and are never disenfranchised. Most states require ex-convicts to apply to have their voting rights restored. Many factors go into the decision, including the nature of the crime.

It is not always automatic.

In his book “The Virginia Constitution,” John J. Dinan writes: “Virginia’s felon disenfranchisement provision … has been challenged in several cases but sustained in each instance.” In 1982, Virginia voters rejected a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would have allowed convicted felons to vote. As recently as 2004, notes Dinan, a constitutional amendment to automatically restore felons’ voting rights after the completion of their sentences “was considered by the General Assembly but failed to achieve a majority in either the House or Senate.”

Societies going back to Greek and Roman times have disenfranchised convicted criminals, because they regarded such actions as part of their punishment. There was also a sense that not allowing convicted felons to vote might, when combined with other forms of punishment, serve as a deterrent to crime.

Republicans have long accused Democrats of election shenanigans. i.e., Mickey Mouse’s name showing up on registration lists, voters giving nonexistent addresses, some voting more than once. And let’s not forget what I call the “cemetery vote,” or the ultimate absentee ballot, where the dead get to “vote.”

In an interview following McAuliffe’s announcement, Speaker Howell suggested legal action might be taken. There isn’t much time between now and November and the Republican majority legislature is not even in session. Legal action would be difficult.

If Hillary Clinton wins the presidency and the votes of Virginia felons prove decisive, cheating and voter cynicism will plunge to new depths. Most people probably think politics can’t get any dirtier.

McAuliffe’s action shows they are wrong.

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

Outreach distinguishes Gwinnett students There are a lot of ways in which Gwinnett County students stand out. In addition to their academic work and strong showing in sports and other extracurricular activities, one of the things that has always most impressed me about our local students is how socially conscious they are — participating in myriad things that help their community and oftentimes their fellow students.

One good, and timely, example of that is how Gwinnett County Public Schools has become such an integral part of Gwinnett’s Relay For Life event. Through devoted students and tireless teachers who help organize the groups, they raise large sums of money while bringing attention to the battle with cancer.

If you take a look at the American Cancer Society’s website for the Gwinnett Relay, you’ll see a familiar name atop the list of teams raising the most money. With a couple of weeks left before the

Todd Cline Editor May 13 event, North Gwinnett High School leads the list with more than $50,000 raised. More will be added to that total at the event, where North will be joined by many other local schools who will have imaginative camp sites set up, holding games and other things to raise even more money.

Another example of students shining is the way they volunteer for Special Olympics. You saw that last week at South Gwinnett High School, where about 200 Gwinnett middle school students competed at the school as more than 120 South High

students helped run the event.

It was hard to tell who was having more fun — the athletes who got a chance to compete or the high school students who got the chance to pitch in and help. Said Abby Cheek, a junior at South: “It’s just really rewarding to see the kids when they finish their faces. And it helps me improve my leadership skills to take initiative to find things that need to be done and helping doing them.”

That mentality — first of volunteering, and then of taking initiative — is a valuable one that will serve Cheek and students like her well as they progresss through high school and into college and later the business world. And by doing so, volunteers like Cheek help the specia-needs students realize their own potential as well.

It’s a great program, and one that has played out at other local high schools in Gwinnett as well. A lot of

great lessons are learned from both the volunteers and the participants. And a lot of memories are made by both as well.

Tara Hayes is the sponsor of South’s Future Business Leaders of America Club, which was one of the student groups that provided volunteers for the event. The club, Hayes said, teaches students the importance of community outreach and the Special Olympics event reinforces that while giving the students real-life experience helping in that way.

“I think it is something (the volunteers) will remember about their high school career,” Haynes said.

It’s that devotion to community outreach that others will also remember about the South Gwinnett students, and the many like them around Gwinnett County.

Email Todd Cline at todd. cline@gwinnettdailypost. com. His column appears on Wednesdays.

Be part of the community, take it with you Over the past 18 years, I have grown up with a family that knows the importance of building and developing good relationships with each other.

We eat dinner together every night and talk often about the challenges and successes that present themselves.

It was at this dinner table that I first learned about being a part of a community and the strength that can be gained from a network of support and love.

I found my next family at my high school. I have never met a group of people who care so fiercely about one another and support each other through pitfalls and prosperity, despite an extremely competitive environment.

I learned a lot about the im-

Guest Columnist Polly Ouellette portance of being there for my friends when my peers and I were swamped in the midst of tests and college applications, or when we grieved the loss of a classmate or loved one.

But it was at events organized by the student body, when I was surrounded by my classmates, when I truly understood the significance of being in a room full of people that I love.

Last August, I began interning with the Gwinnett Daily Post, mostly writing for the Community section. Through

learning about all of the different events, celebrations and projects, I discovered that Gwinnett is truly a collection of people who work and play together, as well as support those in need. In my previous interactions with my fellow Gwinnett residents, I had not realized that our little towns construct a neighborhood full of charity and happiness.

Just as soon as I found this new community, I have had to leave it and all of my other, smaller communities. I leave for college next year, but I will never forget the profound effect that my childhood home has had on me.

This is why it’s so important to me to leave a positive mark on those around me.

I want to contribute to the

improvement of every group of people that I interact with.

Just as I became part of each of these communities, each of these communities became a part of me.

I now know that being part of a real community means that I will always have a collection of loved ones at my back, supporting me. I will carry the kindness, bravery and charitability that I have learned with me as I search for somewhere new to call home.

Polly Ouellette worked as a staff intern for the Gwinnett Daily Post during the 2015-16 school year. She is a senior at the Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology and will attend Georgia Tech in the fall.

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they refer to one another as “brother” and one even Chism said across the baked a cake to celebrate country there are few two recent birthdays. school-based mentoring The group also heard programs especially set up from invited speakers such like Shiloh’s Brotherhood. as entrepreneurs and people Others are usually run by who played roles in the outside groups like Big civil rights movement of Brothers and Big Sisters, the 1960s, and worked on Black Men of America, community service projBlack Men of Atlanta and ects like a campus cleanup they use space in a school effort. to run their program.

One student, Joshua What those outside Vilmont, called the Brothprograms lack is an instant Co-President Jyme McLaurin, left, talks with Assistant erhood life-changing and connection that Chism, something he can’t find Principal Eric Chism during a recent after-school meeting of a school-based mentoring program that started Veal and Randall have anywhere else. last year at Shiloh High School. (Staff Photo: Keith Farnby seeing students every Co-president Jyme er) day and having access to McLaurin said the BrotherChism found and devel- that it’s not geared toward their student information hood gave him a reason oped the curriculum from a students who have been on to avoid procrastination, a profiles.

“We see their missteps book written by University the wrong side of the law or problem that was evident as well as their good deeds of Pennsylvania professor have academic deficiencies, early in his high school and strengths that they Howard Stevenson. The Chism said. career. Pimentel, also cohave,” Chism said.

Brotherhood also read the Quite a few of these president, said it’s helped Pimentel added that the book “The New Jim Crow.” Shiloh students are honor him become more proactive group’s leaders start with a Chism said the Brotherstudents, so clearly, Chism to schedule meetings and student’s strengths, which hood adopted Stevenson’s said, students who run events for the group. For is contrary to a common definition of racial literacy afoul of the law aren’t the the first time, McLaurin belief that if you’re in as the ability to recast and only ones who need menthis year made the honor a mentoring group, you resolve potentially stresstoring. roll. must’ve done something ful racial encounters that The group also discussed “It led me to no choice wrong. have the ability to impact national issues like the but to be on top of my “It’s like a spark in a students in a negative way. Trayvon Martin incident. game and show other haystack, because it motiThe Shiloh Brotherhood Chism said they came brothers not only I can be vates you to keep improvis also different than other from different cliques a leader, but you can also,” ing,” he said. mentoring programs in around the school, and now he said.

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Charles Clack, Sr.

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Charles William Clack, Sr., age 77, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. He was born in Chamblee, GA to the late Vernon and Alma Clack and grew up in the Pea Ridge Community.

Charlie was a master carpenter and owned Clack Construction for many years serving Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed vacations to Daytona Beach, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda J. Clack; sons, Chuck Clack and wife Nancy of Grayson, GA; Ricky Clack of Lilburn, GA; grandsons, Will Clack, III of Grayson, GA and Brady Byrd of Grayson, GA; brother, Thomas Clack and wife, Kathy of Buford, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel.

Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Garden in Tucker, GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA, 770-277-4550. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Charles to the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, Attn: Cancer Research, 1755 North Brown Road Suite 100 Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com

Clois Dale George, age 76 of Loganville, GA passed away April 23, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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Carolyn Cofer Carolyn Bennett Cofer, 78, of Norcross, GA died April 23, 2016.

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June Hall Mrs. June Marie Lawrence Hall, age 88, of Jefferson, Georgia.

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Joe Lewis will officiate the service. The family will receive friends also on Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 2:00 PM until the time of service 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Memory of William Larry Hicks to First Baptist Church of Snellville, www.fbcsnell.org/ give . Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome.com.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Shirley Herren Shirley Faye Herren, age 70 of Bethlehem, GA passed away April 22, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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Essence Hollman Essence L. Hollman, age 22 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away April 21, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

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William Hicks William Larry Hicks age 73 of Snellville, GA, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Hugh Fred and Anna Elizabeth (Arden) Hicks.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patsy Hicks of Snellville; daughter and son in law, Kim and Eric Ellington of Conyers, GA; brother in law and sister in law, Gary and Jannie Ingram of Ooltewah, TN; niece, Wendy Smith (Paul) of Hixson, TN; nephew, Sam Ingram (Shanell) of Hixson, TN; 3 great nephews, Aiden, Micah and Liam Ingram.

A Lenoir City, TN native, Larry moved to Gwinnett County in 1967. He was a graduate of The University of Tennessee, where he was a trombone player in the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. He was an avid fan of The University of Tennessee Football.

He retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after a 35 year career. He has worked for Bass Pro Shops for the past 16 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snellville. Larry was a 33̊° Mason, he was a member of the Atlanta Lodge #59 F. & A. M. and was active with the York and Scottish Rites. The Memorial Service to Celebrate and Honor the Life of William Larry Hicks will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Rev.

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Nathan Jackson Nathan Lee Jackson, 31, of Duluth, GA, passed away April 23, 2016. A memorial service, located at Norcross United Methodist Church, will be held Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2 P.M. The family will receive friends Friday, April 29th from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the church. A reception is to follow the church service. Nathan was a cherished son & sibling, proud uncle, kind soul, and beautifully intelligent mind. A member of Norcross First United Methodist Church since his youth, he graduated from Duluth High School in 2003 and then from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2007 summa cum laude with a 3.99 GPA. Nathan is survived by his parents Richard & Marlene Jackson; siblings Stephen (& Melanie) Jackson, Ricky Jackson, and Robby Kendall Jackson; half-siblings Jason Mitchell, Marlon Mitchell, and Mariah Mitchell; brothers-by-choice Kevin Cheatham and Jonathan Maloney; sister-bychoice Christine Yeoman; maternal grandparents Sandra & John Blair; nephew Rowan Jackson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his beloved canine companion Puddy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American B

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for the last four years, has minimal ties to the Northern District of Ohio, and proposes to reside several states away in Georgia.”

The prosecution sees him as “a flight risk and danger to the community.”

The hearing for the request is set for May 4.

Court documents show Salim’s sister-in-law, Sabrina Nazim, is expected to testify. Nazim is a senior assistant district attorney under Gwinnett’s top prosecutor, Danny Porter.

Porter hasn’t offered an opinion the on case against Salim, but he told the Daily Post earlier this month that he stands firmly with his employee, who he has known for many years, and hopes the public doesn’t see her as guilty “by association.”

“I have never had any reason to doubt her loyalty or dedication,” he said. “There are situations where sometimes you gotta stand with your family even when you don’t agree with what they did, and I think she’s in that situation.”

Porter added that Nazim told him about the case as soon as the indictment came down.

Because of Nazim’s status and the fact that her family home is planned to be put up for the bond, Salim’s attorneys argued Nazim would have to keep him out of trouble. “Ms. Nizam has a personal abiding self-interest in making sure Mr. Salim complies with all conditions of release this Court would set, given that her family home, built by her parents, is at stake,” the motion said.

The indictment against Salim and the others alleges they plotted from 2005 to 2012 to aid Al-Awlaki, an American who was alleged to be a “key leader” in al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula before his death in a drone strike.

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Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers. com. Arrangements entrusted to: Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, Norcross/ Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757.

April 27, 2016 at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel from 6:00PM to 9:00 PM Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www. wagesfuneralhome. com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411.

FLOWERY BRANCH SNELLVILLE

Mackie Knight “Mackie” Macqulyn Knight, age 82 of Snellville, GA, passed away April 23, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, www. wagesfuneralhome.com

JEFFERSON

Howard Pratt Nix Mr. Howard Pratt Nix, age 85, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Judy Noah Judy Gail Noah age 68, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jack Noah; daughter, Amanda Jones and her family Thomas Conkling and Kristin DeProspero all of Kennesaw, GA; son, Stuart Smith and his family Gina Diresta both of Buford, GA; sister, Deeta Smith of Atlanta, GA; brothers, David Smith of Douglasville, GA and Curtis Smith of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Alicia Jones, Camron Jones, Dillon Smith, Gage Smith, Giana Diresta, Gicela Diresta, Gabriella Diresta, Galina Diresta and Issac Diresta.

Judy was a proud and dedicated employee to Dr. Alan C. Tucker, DDS, PC for 22 years where her loving and gentle touch immediately put their patients at ease. And in the words of her granddaughter, Alicia, “everyone will remember her Juju as someone who loved unconditionally and would do absolutely anything for her family”.

The Service to Celebrate the Life of Judy will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 12:30PM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Lilburn, GA. The family will have a visitation on Wednesday,

Carolyn Page Carolyn Brown Page, age 57, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. George M. Page, Jr., son, Ben Page, mother, Marie Chesser Brown, brother, Ricky Brown.

She is survived by her son and daughter in-law, Josh and Amber Page, Flowery Branch, GA; grandsons, Brayden Page, Dylan Page, Hunter Page, Peyton Page; father, Kenneth Brown, Trenton, TN; brother, Jim Brown, Jackson, TN; sisters and brothers in-law, Linda and Mark Davis, Jackson, TN, Lisa and Dean Corley, Rutherford, TN; mother in-law, Myrt Page, Vidalia, GA; sister in-law, Rose Anne and Howard Holman, Vidalia, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Page was born on September 10, 1958 in Trenton, Tennessee. She was a 1977 graduate of Peabody High School in Trenton, Tennessee and retired office manager from Dr. George Page Medical Clinic. She was an avid gardener and she loved dogs and cats. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association in the memory of Carolyn Page.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

JEFFERSON

Cathryn Phillips Mrs. Cathryn “Booley” Phillips, age 83, of Jefferson, who passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

SUGAR HILL

Sylvia Thomas Thomas, Sylvia Ann, age 79, of Sugar Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, on Friday, April 29, 2016, in the Buford Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes, with Dr. Frank Cox and Dr. John Cofer officiating. The burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 7:00 PM, April 28, 2016 at the funeral home. Mrs. Thomas was a member of North Metro Baptist Church for 10 years. She loved the Lord, her church, and her Sunday School Class.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Sylvia had a zest for life! She loved reading, watching birds and butterflies, and for a time she and her husband, Bobby, participated in a bowling league. Sylvia was also known for her fighting spirit. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bobby Lee Thomas; daughter & son-in-law, Brenda & Dr. John Cofer; son & daughter-in-law, Darren & Janet Thomas; brother, Kirby Collier; grandchildren, Elisabeth Cofer Lee & Jeremy Lee; Jennifer Cofer; Paul & Christy Cofer; Stephen Cofer; Justin Thomas; Brett Thomas; great grandchildren, Simone Reynolds, Campbell Lee, Hudson Lee, and Grace Cofer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Research, Houston, TX, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, 713-792-2991 or www.mdanderson.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive/ PO Box 2434, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999.

Please sign the online guest book at www.crowellbrothers.com

BUFORD

James Wilson James “Herbie” Wilson, age 81 of Buford, GA passed away on April 26, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Police ID teacher accused Two people dead in early in South Gwinnett sex case morning single-car wreck

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is still being investigated and charges could be determined at the end of the investigation. Gunn The teacher investigat- was not booked in the ed and accused last week Gwinnett jail by Monday of having an inappropriafternoon, according to ate sexual relationship online records. with a student at South Gunn, a music teacher, Gwinnett High School had worked at the school was identified on Monsince 2002, said Gwinnett day.

County Public Schools Gwinnett County police spokeswoman Sloan spokeswoman Cpl. MiRoach, who didn’t idenchele Pihera said the altify her late last week. legations have been made Roach said the teacher against Therese Gunn. resigned on Tuesday.

They came to the attenA school resource oftion of administrators at ficer and the Department the school on Tuesday of Family and Children when the mother of the Services were also made 17-year-old male student aware of the incident. came to the school to Gwinnett County police report it. took over the investigaPihera has said the case tion on Wednesday, and

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Pihera said the the relationship began some time in March and has since ended. Some of the sexual activity occurred at the school, at the teacher’s residence and at Lenora Park. The student admitted to having a sexual relationship with the music teacher.

According to Gunn’s LinkedIn profile, she taught orchestra, guitar and piano at South since 2009. Other employment experience included owning a Bruster’s Ice Cream franchise from 2010 to 2015 and as a cashier at Publix since June 2015.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Florida State University in 1985.

tered Gwinnett County when it left the road on the right shoulder.

Gwinnett County police Two people died early spokeswoman Cpl. MiMonday morning follow- chele Pihera said the car ing a single-car wreck split into two pieces next that police believe was to the driveway of 5064 caused by excessive Mink Livsey Road. speed.

“The front half of the The incident happened car continued traveling near 5061 Mink Livsey while the rear portion Road outside of Snellof the vehicle became ville when police learned wedged between several from the 911 center large trees,” Pihera said. just before 2 a.m. that a The people in the car dark-colored 2005 Nis— Tahir Thomas, 42, san Altima going travel- of Decatur — the driver ing north spun around who was ejected, and and struck a large tree. the passenger, Gerald The car had just enMcDonald, 52, of Snell-

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He was sentenced to The jury in the case of six years, to serve four an alleged violent rape in confinement and the outside a Lawrenceville remainder on probaWal-Mart couldn’t reach tion. He has been in the a verdict on the most county jail without bond serious charges against since Oct. 28, 2013. the defendant.

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by Bruce Roberts, began Dupree was convicted last week at the GwinTuesday morning of nett County Justice and simple assault, a lesser Administration Center. charge of the original Senior Assistant aggravated assault count, District Attorney Samanand theft by taking in tha Routh said the state the Oct. 20, 2013, crime, couldn’t comment on the according to the Gwinmistrial charges other nett County District than to say that there Attorney’s Office. But will be a new trial. the jury couldn’t reach Police have said a fea verdict on charges of male victim reported she rape, kidnapping, armed walked out of the Walrobbery and aggravated Mart at 1400 Lawrencevsodomy. ille Highway at about He was also found not 11:30 p.m. when a man

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Pihera said that people often take unnecessary risks when they are running late for work, school and appointments.

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“The male forced her in the vehicle and they drove behind (another nearby building) and that’s when he sexually assaulted her,” a Lawrenceville police incident report said.

The assailant allegedly threw the victim’s clothes out of the vehicle and drove off in her Kia Optima with North Carolina plates, police have said. The victim then ran back to the Wal-Mart parking lot and stopped a stranger to call police.

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Local grad drowns in Chattahoochee River

The Point football players and coaches also have been in mourning since getting the news Saturday.

Residents of the “I’ve been A.J.’s posiPeachtree Ridge commution coach for the past year nity expressed sadness on and a half here at Point Monday when they heard University,” Point assisabout the drowning death tant coach George Brewer of beloved former football said. “Meeting A.J. was a player A.J. Houston. delight for me as a coach Houston, a defensive linebecause he was such a wellman on the Point Univermannered young man and a sity football team in West very athletic football player.

Point, Ga., jumped into the His ability to play the game Chattahoochee River with and make a difference was friends Saturday and was evident in the fact that he Gwinnett County fire investigators believe an arsonist started at fire at this vacant home on Palisade Court in pulled away by a current. played in every game for us Okolona, Miss. sophomore A.J. Houston unincorporated Snellville. Officials said the fire cause Friends saw the 6-foot-1, this season and even started “A.J. always had a big passed away in a swimextensive damage to the home’s interior. (Special Pho235-pounder struggling in ol’ smile on his face,” ming accident on Saturday, at defensive end on our conto) the water, but they weren’t ference championship team.

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The district would be Rutledge said in a stateFifteen percent of the day night. sion’s May 24 meeting.

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Peachtree Ridge’s A.J. Houston goes after Mill Creek’s Carter Governale during a 2013 football game.

Houston, a football player at Point University, died Saturday when he drowned in the Chattahoochee River.

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Top-seeded Lanier upset

by Alexander in first round faw to upset the top-seeded Longhorns 1-0.

“The kid hit a good shot and we just couldn’t SUGAR HILL — Socfinish,” Lanier head coach cer can be a cruel game at John Schaefer said. “I times. think we had 20-25 chancLanier dominated the es and their keeper made a offensive possession for good save. I congratulate the majority of Tuesday’s (Alexander), I feel like we Class AAAAA boys state were the better team, just soccer first-round game at not tonight.” home, but it was Alexander The two sides played to that prevailed. a scoreless draw in the first The fourth-seeded half. Lanier (12-5-2) keepCougars from Douglasville er Amaury Ramos made scored the lone goal of the one save on two shots. game on a second-half run Alexander (8-7-1) from Matthew Acha-Mor- keeper Nick Collado had

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two saves on four shots.

Lanier had several good runs to the corner by Noah Thomas but was unable to connect on the crosses into the box.

In the second half the Longhorns looked much more aggressive than in the first 40 minutes. Thomas and the Lanier forwards continued to push the ball forward and kept Alexander on its heels.

“We just talked to them about bringing the intensity up and trying to play Lanier’s Rene Morales (6) fights for a header from Al-

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See HOGAN, Page 4B

Late collapse ends Mill Creek’s season prematurely HOSCHTON — Mill Creek’s return to the boys soccer state playoffs, after a year’s absence, was eerily similar to its last appearance.

The third-ranked Hawks, in their first postseason game since a 2014 state finals loss to Brookwood, watched a late lead disappear and finished with the same result — a painful defeat. This one Tuesday night was even more shocking as heavy underdog Alpharetta, hovering around the .500 mark before the game, pulled off a 4-3 (3-0 in

from a state championship, but Brookwood scored the equalizer late in regulation and the gamewinner in the second overtime.

There were no OT goals this time, only Mill Creek abandoning a three-goal lead in the waning minutes and having its first three PKs stuffed.

It was a brutal ending for the Region 7-AAAAAA champion Mill Creek’s Justin Marshall (13) heads the ball away Hawks, who finish 15-3. from Alpharetta’s Alex Machleit (6) during Tuesday’s “The only thing I could class AAAAAA state playoff game at Mill Creek in Hotell them is I love every schton. (Photo: Karl L. Moore) single one of them and I couldn’t be more proud of penalty kicks) victory in like the state championthe effort we put in,” said the Class AAAAAA first ship game loss two years first-year Mill Creek head round. earlier when Mill Creek coach Brett Godwin, the The finish played out was less than five minutes 7-AAAAAA coach of the

year. “We had guys that couldn’t even walk after the game. They left everything on the field. They absolutely deserved better.

Sometimes it just doesn’t go your way. I’m beyond proud of this team.

“I admire every single one of those players.

They’re an inspiration to me and all of the players to come here in the future.

It’s hard to swallow, but I couldn’t be prouder of them and the effort they gave.”

Mill Creek was in control with a 3-0 lead when a PK goal in the 68th minute gave fourthseeded Alpharetta (9-7-2) See HAWKS, Page 4B

Soto, Jules lead Duluth past Habersham

By David Almeda Staff Correspondent

DULUTH — Scoring was at a premium, but two late scores from Duluth clinched a victory as the Wildcats inched past Habersham Central 2-0 in the opening round of the Class AAAAAA state boys soccer playoffs Tuesday night.

“It’s the playoffs,”

Duluth boys soccer coach Adel Mohsen said. “Anything can happen. Those guys are hard working and they never gave up. We sat on a one goal lead for a long time and then we kind of relaxed a little bit.”

The game’s first score did not come until there were 24 minutes left in the second half. A lob pass from Duluth’s Jose Linares from the right side of

the goal bounced around in the box before landing at the foot of Kevin Soto, who scored in the top center of the net to break the longstanding tie.

Two close calls followed for the Wildcats, including an open shot from the Raiders’ Cesar Valtierra that sailed over the Duluth crossbar shortly after Soto broke the tie.

Forward Thierry Jules eventually added the insurance goal that Duluth desperately sought. With five minutes to go in the game, he converted a long pass from midfield into a goal that went right over the keeper to secure a spot in the second round of postseason play.

The first half ended with both teams failing to get the ball into the

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net. Duluth found their first big opportunity 15 minutes into the game, when David Park was able to take a lob pass into the Raiders’ box. However, he traded deflections back and forth with Habersham Central keeper Cristian Tinoco until the ball finally rolled out of bounds.

Later, 18 minutes into

exander defender Abel Alvarez (6) during Tuesday’s

See LANIER, Page 4B first-round playoff game. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

Mill Creek’s Brandon Ramos (8) fights off Alpharetta’s Steven Cravotta (7) and Robert Arteaga (14) for control during Tuesday’s class AAAAAA state playoff game at Mill Creek in Hoschton. (Photo: Karl L. Moore)

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By David Friedlander

While Peachtree Ridge’s baseball program has been quite competitive in recent years, one thing that has been missing is some continuity.

That is something Nick Hogan hopes to bring with him when he takes over the Lions’ head coaching reins at the end of the school year.

Hogan will become the fourth new head coach in as many seasons at the Suwanee school when he takes over for Jon Zopf, who served as the interim Nick coach this Hogan year and will remain on staff as an assistant.

“I feel for the upcoming seniors because I will be their fourth coach in four years,” Hogan said. “I’ll try to make the transition as seamless as possible and try to give them a great student-athlete experience for their senior year.”

At just 29 years old, Hogan remains one of Gwinnett County’s youngest head coaches, but he is not devoid of experience.

He’s spent the last three seasons at Central Gwinnett, where he guided the Black Knights to steady improvement over that time, going from 3-23 his first season to 5-21 last year and 7-19 this spring.

However, he said the biggest improvements the Central program has made in his tenure may have as much to do with the playing field itself as it did with how competitive the Black Knights were on it.

“We got some things turned around,” Hogan said. “With the help of (former Central athletics director) Dr. (Matt) Champitto and (Central principal) Maryanne Grimes, we were able to get the (playing) field to where it needed to be in Region 8-AAAAAA. …

And we were competitive (on the field).”

Hogan now comes to a Peachtree Ridge program that has been not only competitive, but is not that far removed from some of the greatest success in its history.

While the Lions have missed out on the postseason the last two seasons, they had been on a run of four straight state playoff appearances from 201114 under then coach Ryan Hanik.

In addition, the program has produced a number of top college signees and selection in the Major League Baseball FirstYear Player Draft in recent years, including 2011 Daily Post Player of the Year Jared Walsh, Tyler Haswell, Nick Neidert and soon-to-be graduating senior Cam Shepherd.

“The talent pool in the Peachtree Ridge cluster is great,” Hogan said.

“They had the 60th pick in last year’s draft in Nick Neidert, and Cam’s probably going to be a top pick this year. And with the

Familiar feeling

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Hogan to helm Lions’ baseball

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ondeck Prep Schedule

BASEBALL

Today

State playoffs, first round (Best-of-three series) Class AA 5:30 p.m. — Model at Greater Atlanta Christian (DH)

LACROSSE

5:30 p.m. — Centennial girls at Wesleyan

SOCCER

State playoffs, first round Class AAAAAA boys 8 p.m. — Pope at Parkview Class AAAAAA girls 5:30 p.m. — Duluth at West Forsyth 6 p.m. — Pope at Parkview 6:30 p.m. — South Forsyth at Collins Hill 7 p.m. — Brookwood at Lassiter 7 p.m. — Dacula at Walton 7 p.m. — Lambert at North Gwinnett 7 p.m. — Milton at Grayson 7:30 p.m. — Mill Creek at Johns Creek Class AAAAA girls 5:45 p.m. — Lanier at Altoona Class AAAA girls 6 p.m. — Fayette County at Buford

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2:30 p.m. — UEFA Champions League Club Atletico de Madrid vs FC Bayern Munich. FS1

Sports Calendar

FOOTBALL

Ongoing through May 31: Multi-County Football Officials Association is accepting applications for men and women interested in officiating high school football games in Gwinnett County and the surrounding area.

No experience is necessary and training is provided.

For more information or to register, go to www.mcfoafootball.org. Email questions to HSFootballRules@gmail. com.

Ongoing through June 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County offers summer flag football programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Gary Pirkle Park and Discovery High School.

Summer season starts in June. Register by May 5 for extra savings. For more information or to register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

GOLF

Ongoing through June 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County offers summer golf programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Sugar Hill Golf Club.

Summer season starts in June. Register by May 5 for extra savings. For more information or to register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

LACROSSE

Ongoing through June 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County offers summer lacrosse programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Gary Pirkle Park.

Feedback

Tigers tab Connors as soccer coach opportunity to spend more time with my family. But the main word I’ve had throughout (the hiring proColin Connors is headed cess) is impact. I’ll be able for a homecoming in pretty to have a positive impact much every sense of the with the kids (at Archer). word with his new job.

And I have a lot of respect The former two-sport for (Archer athletics direcstandout at Parkview and tor) Tim Watkins.” now Oconee County boys Connors has had plenty soccer coach will return to of success in his tenure his Gwinnett County roots at Oconee County, which after accepting the head started in 2001 and included coaching job at Archer. two seasons as junior varThe 1992 Parkview grad, sity coach before becoming who played soccer and the head varsity coach in basketball for the Panthers 2003, as well as seven seain the late 1980s and early sons as an assistant varsity ’90s, will also be closer to basketball coach. his current home, though In his 14 seasons as head convenience is hardly the soccer coach, Connors only reason he accepted has guided the Warriors the offer to take over the to eight region championTigers program. ships and state Final Four “I live in the Archer appearances, including school district. My kids go state runner-up finishes in to Harbins Elementary and 2007 and 2014. will one day go to Archer,” In addition, he has been Connors said. “It’s such an named Georgia’s Small

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Summer season starts in June. Register by May 5 for extra savings. For more information or to register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

MULTI-SPORT

Ongoing through June 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County offers multi-sport summer programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Rabbit Hill Park, George Pierce Park and Duncan Creek Park.

Summer season starts in June. Register by May 5 for extra savings. For more information or to register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

SOCCER

Ongoing through June 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County offers summer soccer programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at Gary Pirkle Park and Discovery High School.

Summer season starts in June. Register by May 5 for extra savings. For more information or to register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

VOLLEYBALL

Ongoing through June 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County offers summer volleyball programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 18 at the Atlanta Volleyball Academy. Summer season starts in June. Register by April 15 for extra savings.

May ore information or to register, go to www.i9sports. com or call 678-472-2142.

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School Coach of the Year in each of those runner-up seasons by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

And he hopes to try and build that same kind of success at Archer.

“I want to change the mindset (of the players) and convince them that everything is in place (at Archer) to have success,” Connors said. “I absolutely believe everything is in place. I’ve seen it in other sports. (Outgoing) Coach (Brian) Zirbel has done a great job.”

Connors will bring another familiar Gwinnett County face to Archer, with another Parkview grad, current Walnut Grove head coach Nick Chonko, joining the Tigers’ staff as an assistant.

“He loves the game, and he’s been a varsity coach for 11 years,” Connors said of Chonko. “Between

the two of us, we have 25 years of experience.

I’ve coached against him several times, and I’m very impressed and honored to have him join us. I couldn’t be more thrilled.”

The same can be said for Watkins, who is confident Connors will be the right fit for the Archer program.

“Colin is an excellent teacher and has been an extremely successful head coach for many years,” Watkins said. “He has tremendous character and work ethic and we are happy he and Nick will be coaching soccer here at Archer.

“We want to thank coach Brian Zirbel for all he has done to build the Archer soccer program over the last seven years — the first five as head girls coach and the last two as head boys coach. We wish him well as he has decided to spend more time with his family.”

IN BRIEF

Six Gwinnett freshman girls picked as Brine all-stars

Six Gwinnett County freshmen girls lacrosse players have been selected as Brine National High School All-Stars, earning an invitation to July’s Brine National Lacrosse Clinic in Richmond, Va. Mill Creek led the way with four selections — Brooke Beverly, Sara Grieco, Lyndsey Lewis and Hailey Stone.

North Gwinnett’s Kaitlin O’Brien and Buford’s Peyton Salo also made the list, as did Emma Kate Lill of nearby Loganville.

GAC’s Hinton wins middle school state championship

Greater Atlanta Christian eighth-grader Myles Hinton was named the top male field athlete of the year at the recent Georgia Middle School State Track and Field Championships.

Hinton, in his second season as a thrower, won the

state title in the shot put.

North to host Elite Classic Showcase on Sunday

The Elite Classic Showcase football camp will be held at North Gwinnett High this Sunday for college prospects from the class of 2017 through the class of 2020.

Prospects will be able to compete and get better, as well as be evaluated by national recruiting services.

Results will be sent to more than 160 college football programs.

Registration is from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Sunday, followed by testing and position-specific drills from 1:15 to 5 p.m.

Testing will include two 40-yard dash attempts, as well as 1-on-1 and 7-on-7 workouts.

The camp cost is $60 and more information is available at elitejuniorclassic.com/showcase. To register, go to scoreatlanta.wufoo.com/forms/2016-elite-classicshowcase-registration.

— From staff reports

GCPS honors top senior athletes

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DULUTH — Jon Weyher was a regular at previous Gwinnett County Public Schools Outstanding Senior Athlete Banquets, but Monday was his first in charge.

The new director of athletics, activities and community schools for GCPS was slightly busier than the past, when he represented Peachtree Ridge as athletic director, because of emcee duties that had him on stage much of the night.

His more active role didn’t keep him from soaking up the positive vibes, just as he had the first six years of the event.

Monday’s event celebrated the best of the best in GCPS athletics — each Gwinnett high school had one male and one female honoree — and energized Weyher about the future as he watched another impressive group of highschoolers receive their awards.

“It’s inspiring to see that we have such a high level of student-athletes,” Weyher said. “They are all committed to their school, they are academically successful, they are athletically successful and they do so much in community service, their engagement in opportunities and to work with younger children. It’s just so refreshing to hear.”

Among the 200-plus in attendance at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place was featured speaker Jon Stinchcomb, a Parkview grad who played football at Georgia and in the NFL, where he won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints. It also included the man Weyher replaced, Mike Emery.

Emery retired from GCPS after the 2014-15 school year, and one of his main accomplishments as the system’s AD was launching the senior athlete banquet. Weyher surprised Emery with an award for his role in the seven-yearold event.

“I think it’s important

Parkview grad and former NFL player Jon Stinchcomb speaks Monday at Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Outstanding Senior Athlete Banquet. (Photo: Will Hammock)

that student-athletes have a historical perspective of things in Gwinnett County because there’s such a rich history in athletics,” Weyher said. “So it’s only fitting, Mike just retired and he helped me make that transition (to the AD job), and (the students) need to see how this whole thing started. It was perfect timing and a great way to recognize him.”

Each athlete was introduced by a special guest of their choice, in most cases a favorite coach or teacher.

The award-winners were selected on factors like athletic and academic success, community service and leadership.

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Paul, Griffin out Buford upsets No. 2 Whitewater for rest of playoffs third quarter. He was hurt while defending Gerald The Los Angeles Henderson, reaching in an Clippers were hit with attempt to knock the ball a double whammy on away.

Tuesday.

Norcross grad AlPoint guard Chris Paul Farouq Aminu scored 30 underwent surgery on his points — a career high for broken hand in Los Ange- both the regular season les and will miss the rest and the playoffs — as the of the NBA playoffs. The Blazers evened the series. team also announced that forward Blake Griffin will Raptors 102, Pacers 99 be out for the remainder TORONTO — The of the postseason with a Toronto Raptors erased a quad injury.

13-point deficit to defeat In one day, the Clippers the Indiana Pacers 102-99 went from a team that on Tuesday night at Air saw a golden opportunity Canada Centre in the open in front of them Eastern Conference firstwhen Golden State Warround playoff series. riors guard Steph Curry With the win, the Rapwent down with a knee tors take a 3-2 lead in the injury to one that likely best-of-seven series. will have to fight just to Toronto trailed 90-77 reach the next round of in the third quarter before the playoffs. outscoring Indiana 15-2 Paul left Monday through the first 5:29 of night’s game against the the fourth quarter and Portland Trail Blazers in tying the score at 92 on a the third quarter and did monster dunk from rookie not return. X-rays showed Norman Powell. a fractured third metacarDeMar DeRozan gave pal bone. the Raptors their first lead Clippers coach Doc of the game, draining a Rivers said all the team 3-pointer with 4:15 recan do at this point is to maining and the Raptors move on and prepare for never relented.

Game 5 in the Western DeRozan finished with Conference first-round a team-high 34 points and series tonight in Los Kyle Lowry added 14 Angeles. points, four rebounds and “We don’t have to be five assists. Jonas Valanthe best team. We just ciunas chipped in with 11 have to be the best team points. tomorrow,” Rivers said.

Paul George, who “And then we have to fig- entered the game averure out how to do it one aging 26.3 points in the more time.” series, had a game-high Paul, who finished with 39 points, eight rebounds 16 points and four assists and eight assists. George in 25 minutes, left the Hill added 15 points and game midway through the Myles Turner had 14.

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Baseball Major League Baseball NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division

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W L Pct GB L10 Chicago.................. 14... 5.. .737..... —...6-4 Pittsburgh................ 11... 9.. .550....3.5...6-4 St. Louis.................. 10... 9.. .526.......4...5-5 Cincinnati.................. 9..11.. .450....5.5...4-6 Milwaukee................. 8..11.. .421.......6...4-6 West Division

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Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati 0 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 2 Milwaukee 8, Philadelphia 5 Miami 5, San Francisco 4 Pittsburgh 12, Arizona 10, 13 innings L.A. Dodgers 12, Colorado 10 St. Louis 8, San Diego 5 Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 5, Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 1 Arizona 12, St. Louis 7 Miami 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 San Francisco 5, San Diego 4 Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia (Velasquez 2-1) at Washington (Scherzer 2-1), late Cincinnati (Finnegan 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 1-1), late Milwaukee (Nelson 3-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-2), late Pittsburgh (Cole 1-2) at Colorado (De La Rosa 1-2), late St. Louis (Martinez 3-0) at Arizona (Miller 0-1), late Miami (Koehler 1-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 2-0), late San Diego (Shields 0-3) at San Francisco (Cueto 3-1), late Today’s Games San Diego (Cashner 1-1) at San Francisco (Samardzija 2-1), 3:45 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hellickson 1-1) at Washington (Gonzalez 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Moscot 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 1-3), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Jungmann 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 4-0), 8:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Niese 3-0) at Colorado (Gray 0-0), 8:40 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 0-3) at Arizona (Corbin 1-2), 9:40 p.m.

Miami (Nicolino 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 1-1), 10:10 p.m.

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Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay 8, N.Y. Yankees 1 Toronto 6, Oakland 3 Cleveland 6, Detroit 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Texas 1 Kansas City 6, Baltimore 1 Seattle 9, L.A. Angels 4 Boston 7, Houston 5, 12 innings Monday’s Games

playoffs Tuesday night at Whitewater.

FAYETTEVILLE — Benitez scored off a Fredy Benitez scored in deflection of a free kick by the 50th minute, while Will Miguel Burgos to give the Davis posted a shutout to Wolves (10-5-2) the lead, help Buford’s boys soccer and Davis made that lead team spring a 1-0 upset of stand up with 15 saves to No. 2 state-ranked Whitesend Buford into a secondwater in a first-round game round game at Walnut of the Class AAAA state Grove, a 1-0 winner over From Staff Reports

Worth County, next Tuesday.

at Lambert on Tuesday night.

Clarke scored on a Norcross 1, Lambert 0 header off a corner kick SUWANEE — Dufrom Alexis Garcia in the vaughan Clarke’s first-half game’s 20th minute, and goal and strong defense Verdun came up with 10 and goalkeeping from saves as the ninth-ranked Fabricio Verdun were keys Blue Devils (13-3-1) for Norcross’ boys in a advanced to the second 1-0 first-round playoff win round.

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Brookwood girls move into quarters From Staff Reports SNELLVILLE — A sweep of the doubles matches helped Brookwood edge Marietta 3-2 in a second-round match in the Class AAAAAA state girls tennis tournament Tuesday at Brookwood.

Kendra Womack and Esther DeMiguel posted the win at No. 1 doubles, while the No. 2 team of Katie Derreberry and Madison Smeeton were also victorious.

The Broncos (18-4) also got a singles win at Line 3 from Christina Bugg to move into the state quarterfinals, where they will host Norcross either Thursday or Friday.

propel Wesleyan to a 3-0 sweep over Jeff Davis in a second-round match of the Class AA state tournament Tuesday at Jeff Davis.

Strickland scored a 6-0, 6-1 win over Ashley Rucker, while Alexander downed Kaleigh Bush 6-0, 6-0.

The Wolves (12-8) also got a 6-0, 6-4 win from No. 1 doubles team Samantha Laurite and Elizabeth Bruehl over Christen Campbell and Kaitlyn Stone to move into the quarterfinals, where they will turn right around and travel to Bremen today at 4 p.m.

of Ben Ellison and Christian Holyoke, but fell just short in a 3-2 loss to Atlanta International School in a second-round Class AA Tournament match Tuesday at AIS. The match came to a thrilling conclusion in the No. 1 doubles match, but Bobby Rogers and David Hokayem came up just short in a third-set tiebreaker 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3) to end the Storm’s season at 14-8.

BOYS LACROSSE

Peachtree Ridge 13, Collins Hill 9 BOYS TENNIS SUWANEE — Payne Durham scored five goals Atlanta International 3, and added three asProvidence Christian 2 sists as Peachtree Ridge Wesleyan 3, Jeff Davis 0 SANDY SPRINGS scored a 13-9 win over HAZELHURST — Sin- — Providence Christian rival Collins Hill in a key gles wins by Sophia Strick- got wins by No. 3 singles Area 4-AAAAAA game land at Line 1 and Lauren player Griffin Hendricks Tuesday night at Peachtree Alexander at Line 2 helped and the No. 2 doubles team Ridge.

Parker Hollstein added a hat trick, while goaltender Clayton Sneathen made nine saves to help the Lions improve to 7-9 overall and 7-4 in area.

Brookwood 17, Parkview 5 SNELLVILLE — Four goals from Noah White, plus three goals and three assists from Justin Parker helped pace Brookwood to a 17-5 win over rival Parkview on Tuesday at Brookwood Community Stadium.

Diego Lyons also contributed a hat trick, while the Broncos (8-9) also got a goal and four assists from Joseph Schureck, two goals and two assists from Jacob Walker, two goals from Lee Collier, a goal each from Bryce DeLoach and Thomas Coltrain and an assist apiece from Ethan Schuett and Nick Taylor.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Chicago White Sox 7, Toronto 5 Tampa Bay 2, Baltimore 0 Detroit 7, Oakland 3 N.Y. Yankees 3, Texas 1 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 3 L.A. Angels 6, Kansas City 1 Seattle 3, Houston 2 Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Sale 4-0) at Toronto (Dickey 1-2), late Baltimore (Jimenez 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-1), late Oakland (Hill 2-2) at Detroit (Pelfrey 0-3), late N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-2) at Texas (Griffin 2-0), late Cleveland (Anderson 0-1) at Minnesota (Nolasco 1-0), late Kansas City (Volquez 3-0) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 2-0), late Houston (Keuchel 2-2) at Seattle (Karns 1-1), late Today’s Games Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-1) at Toronto (Estrada 1-1), 7:07 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Moore 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Gray 3-1) at Detroit (Verlander 1-2), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 1-1) at Texas (Perez 0-2), 8:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Tomlin 2-0) at Minnesota (Gibson 0-3), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Young 1-3) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-0), 10:05 p.m.

Houston (McHugh 1-3) at Seattle (Iwakuma 0-2), 10:10 p.m.

INTERLEAGUE AT AMERICAN LEAGUE Today’s Games Atlanta (Norris 1-3) at Boston (Wright 1-2), 7:10 p.m.

Basketball 2015-2016 - NBA Playoff Glance Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) Eastern Conference Cleveland 4, Detroit 0 Sunday, April 17: Cleveland 106, Detroit 101 Wednesday, April 20: Cleveland 107, Detroit 90 Friday, April 22: Cleveland 101, Detroit 91 Sunday, April 24: Cleveland 100, Detroit 98 Indiana 2, Toronto 2 Saturday, April 16: Indiana 100, Toronto 90 Monday, April 18: Toronto 98, Indiana 87 Thursday, April 21: Toronto 101, Indiana 85 Saturday, April 23: Indiana 100, Toronto 83 Tuesday, April 26: Indiana at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 29: Toronto at Indiana, TBA x-Sunday, May 1: Indiana at Toronto, TBA Charlotte 2, Miami 2 Sunday, April 17: Miami 123, Charlotte 91 Wednesday, April 20: Miami 115, Charlotte 103 Saturday, April 23: Charlotte 96, Miami 80 Monday, April 25: Charlotte 89, Miami 85 Wednesday, April 27: Charlotte at Miami, 8 p.m.

Friday, April 29: Miami at Charlotte, TBA x-Sunday, May 1: Charlotte at Miami, TBA Boston 2, Atlanta 2 Saturday, April 16: Atlanta 102, Boston 101 Tuesday, April 19: Atlanta 89, Boston 72 Friday, April 22: Boston 111, Atlanta 103 Sunday, April 24: Boston 104, Atlanta 95 Tuesday, April 26: Boston at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 28: Atlanta at Boston, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, April 30: Boston at Atlanta, TBA Western Conference

Golden State 3, Houston 1 Saturday, April 16: Golden State 104, Houston 78 Monday, April 18: Golden State 115, Houston 106 Thursday, April 21: Houston 97, Golden State 96 Sunday, April 24: Golden State 121, Houston 94 Wednesday, April 27: Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 29: Golden State at Houston, TBA x-Sunday, May 1: Houston at Golden State, TBA San Antonio 4, Memphis 0 Sunday, April 17: San Antonio 106, Memphis 74 Tuesday, April 19: San Antonio 94, Memphis 68 Friday, April 22: San Antonio 96, Memphis 87 Sunday, April 24: San Antonio 116, Memphis 95 Oklahoma City 4, Dallas 1 Saturday, April 16: Oklahoma City 108, Dallas 70 Monday, April 18: Dallas 85, Oklahoma City 84 Thursday, April 21: Oklahoma City 131, Dallas 102 Saturday, April 23: Oklahoma City 119, Dallas 108 Monday, April 25: Oklahoma City 118, Dallas 104 Portland 2, L.A. Clippers 2 Sunday, April 17: L.A. Clippers 115, Portland 95 Wednesday, April 20: L.A. Clippers 102, Portland 81 Saturday, April 23: Portland 96, L.A. Clippers 88 Monday, April 25: Portland 98, L.A. Clippers 84 Wednesday, April 27: Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m.

Friday, April 29: L.A. Clippers at Portland, TBA x-Sunday, May 1: Portland at L.A. Clippers, TBA Conference Semifinals (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) Eastern Conference Western Conference (2) San Antonio, (3) Oklahoma City Saturday, April 30: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, TBA Monday, May 2: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

Friday, May 6: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 8: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 10: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, TBA x-Thursday, May 12: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, TBA x-Sunday, May 15: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, TBA

Golf PGA Money Leaders Through April 25

Trn Money 1. Adam Scott 9..... $4,362,198 2. Jason Day 8..... $3,416,229 3. Russell Knox 14..... $2,851,401 4. Brandt Snedeker 14......$2,781,611 5. Jordan Spieth 9..... $2,772,927 6. Bubba Watson 8..... $2,708,050 7. Kevin Kisner 13..... $2,578,280 8. Patrick Reed 13..... $2,558,988 9. Justin Thomas 14..... $2,370,087 10. Kevin Na 14..... $2,366,916 11. Hideki Matsuyama 11..... $2,353,610 12. Dustin Johnson 9..... $2,138,399 13. Smylie Kaufman 15..... $2,075,938 14. Graeme McDowell 11..... $1,951,529 15. Danny Willett 5..... $1,852,959 16. Branden Grace 9......$1,811,831 17. Kevin Chappell 13..... $1,804,335 18. Phil Mickelson 10..... $1,790,600 19. Rickie Fowler 10..... $1,752,307 20. Jim Herman 16..... $1,725,924 21. Jason Dufner 15......$1,697,599 22. Charl Schwartzel 8..... $1,691,136 23. Emiliano Grillo 12..... $1,656,983 24. Charley Hoffman 13..... $1,655,883 25. Louis Oosthuizen 6..... $1,565,988 EPGA Money Leaders Through April 25

Trn Money

1. Danny Willett 7...... $3,107,486 2. Louis Oosthuizen 9..... $1,775,152 3. Rafael Cabrera Bello 8......$1,490,311 4. Rory McIlroy 5..... $1,480,062 5. Henrik Stenson 5..... $1,198,485 6. Lee Westwood 5..... $1,048,391 7. Branden Grace 8..... $1,026,691 8. Joost Luiten 9........ $810,007 9. Charl Schwartzel 6........ $792,892 10. Soren Kjeldsen 9........ $746,596 11. Soomin Lee 5......... $737,195 12. Chris Wood 10........ $660,755 13. Marcus Fraser 9........ $623,908 14. Andy Sullivan 8........ $620,039 15. Matthew Fitzpatrick 8........ $618,879 16. Byeong-Hun An 6........ $589,455 17. Andrew Johnston 9........ $536,159 18. Scott Hend 9........ $524,960 19. Thomas Pieters 7.........$511,825 20. Brandon Stone 9........ $498,462 21. Sergio Garcia 5........ $488,633 22. Kiradech Aphibarnrat................... 10 $486,878 23. Nathan Holman 8........ $435,884 24. Bernd Wiesberger 7........ $433,875 25. Victor Dubuisson 7........ $433,537 WEB Money Leaders Through April 25

Trn Money 1. Wesley Bryan 6........ $260,820 2. Brad Fritsch 5........ $186,990 3. Ryan Armour 6.........$174,669 4. Sebastian Munoz 6........ $142,797 5. Andrew Svoboda 6........ $138,826 6. Martin Flores 6........ $135,047 7. Richy Werenski 6.........$118,800 8. Matt Atkins 6.........$110,290 9. Ollie Schniederjans 5.......... $92,088 10. Julian Etulain 6.......... $88,346 11. Bhavik Patel 4.......... $85,235 12. Kyle Thompson 5.......... $72,688 13. Jonathan Byrd 5.......... $69,810 14. Andrew Putnam 6.......... $66,096 15. Anders Albertson 6.......... $65,052 16. Tag Ridings 6.......... $59,005 17. Adam Long 6.......... $54,151 18. Kevin Tway 6.......... $53,637 19. Ryan Blaum 6.......... $51,454 20. Steven Alker 5.......... $48,185

Hockey National Hockey League Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) Eastern Conference Washington 4, Philadelphia 2 Thursday, April 14: Washington 2, Philadelphia 0 Saturday, April 16: Washington 4, Philadelphia 1 Monday, April 18: Washington 6, Philadelphia 1 Wednesday, April 20: Philadelphia 2, Washington 1 Friday, April 22: Philadelphia 2, Washington 0 Sunday, April 24: Washington 1, Philadelphia 0 NY Islanders 4, Florida 2 Thursday, April 14: NY Islanders 5, Florida 4 Friday, April 15: Florida 3, NY Islanders 1 Sunday, April 17: NY Islanders 4, Florida 3, OT Wednesday, April 20: Florida 2, NY Islanders 1 Friday, April 22: NY Islanders 2, Florida 1, 2OT Sunday, April 24: NY Islanders 2, Florida 1, 2OT Pittsburgh 4, NY Rangers 1 Wednesday, April 13: Pittsburgh 5, NY Rangers 2 Saturday, April 16: NY Rangers 4, Pittsburgh 2 Tuesday, April 19: Pittsburgh 3, NY Rangers 1 Thursday, April 21: Pittsburgh 5, NY Rangers 0 Saturday, April 23: Pittsburgh 6, NY Rangers 3 Tampa Bay 4, Detroit 1 Wednesday, April 13: Tampa Bay 3, Detroit 2 Friday, April 15: Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 2 Sunday, April 17: Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 0 Tuesday, April 19: Tampa Bay 3, Detroit 2 Thursday, April 21: Tampa Bay 1, Detroit 0

Western Conference Dallas 4, Minnesota 2 Thursday, April 14: Dallas 4, Minnesota 0 Saturday, April 16: Dallas 2, Minnesota 1 Monday, April 18: Minnesota 5, Dallas 3 Wednesday, April 20: Dallas 3, Minnesota 2 Friday, April 22: Minnesota 5, Dallas 4, OT Sunday, April 24: Dallas 5, Minnesota 4 Nashville 3, Anaheim 3 Friday, April 15: Nashville 3, Anaheim 2 Sunday, April 17: Nashville 3, Anaheim 2 Tuesday, April 19: Anaheim 3, Nashville 0 Thursday, April 21: Anaheim 4, Nashville 1 Saturday, April 23: Anaheim 5, Nashville 2 Monday, April 25: Nashville 3, Anaheim 1 Wednesday, April 27: Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

St. Louis 4, Chicago 3 Wednesday, April 13: St. Louis 1, Chicago 0, OT Friday, April 15: Chicago 3, St. Louis 2 Sunday, April 17: St. Louis 3, Chicago 2 Tuesday, April 19: St. Louis 4, Chicago 3 Thursday, April 21: Chicago 4, St. Louis 3, 2OT Saturday, April 23: Chicago 6, St. Louis 3 Monday, April 25: St. Louis 3, Chicago 2 San Jose 4, Los Angeles 1 Thursday, April 14: San Jose 4, Los Angeles 3 Saturday, April 16: San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1 Monday, April 18: Los Angeles 2, San Jose 1, OT Wednesday, April 20: San Jose 3, Los Angeles 2 Friday, April 22: San Jose 6, Los Angeles 3 Conference Semifinals (Best-of-7 x-if necessary) Eastern Conference .1 Washington vs. .3 Pittsburgh Thursday, April 28: Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 30: Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m.

Monday, May 2: Washington at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4: Washington at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, May 7: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBA x-Tuesday, May 10: Washington at Pittsburgh, TBA x-Thursday, May 12: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBA .5 NY Islanders vs. .6 Tampa Bay Wednesday, April 27: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 30: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3: Tampa Bay at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.

Friday, May 6: Tampa Bay at NY Islanders, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, May 8: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay, TBA x-Tuesday, May 10: Tampa Bay at NY Islanders, TBA x-Thursday, May 12: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay, TBA Western Conference .1 Dallas vs. .3 St. Louis Friday, April 29: St. Louis at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 1: St. Louis at Dallas, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3: Dallas at St. Louis, TBA Thursday, May 5: Dallas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, May 7: St. Louis at Dallas, TBA x-Monday, May 9: Dallas at St. Louis, TBA x-Wednesday, May 11: St. Louis at

Dallas, TBA

Transactions

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Sent DH Jimmy Paredes on a rehab assignment to Bowie (EL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Placed C Kevan Smith on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 24. Selected the contract of C Hector Sanchez from Charlotte (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS—Activated LHP Daniel Norris from the 15-day DL, optioned him to Toledo (IL). Optioned RHP Jose Valdez to Toledo (IL). Recalled RHP Buck Farmer from Toledo (IL). Sent C James McCann on a rehab assignment to Toledo (IL).

MINNESOTA TWINS—Announced LF David Murphy has chosen to retire. Placed RHP Kyle Gibson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 23. Recalled SS Jorge Polanco from Rochester (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Jose Berrios from Rochester (IL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Optioned RHP Drew Hutchison to Buffalo (IL).

Recalled 3B Matt Dominguez from Buffalo (IL).

National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Outrighted RHP Daniel Burawa to Mississippi (SL).

CINCINNATI REDS—Sent RHP Homer Bailey on a rehab assignment to Pensacola (SL).

COLORADO ROCKIES—Sent CF Charlie Blackmon on a rehab assignment to Modesto (CAL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Activated LF Carl Crawford from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Zach Lee to Oklahoma City (PCL).

MIAMI MARLINS—Optioned RHP Jarred Cosart to New Orleans (PCL).

Placed 3B Martin Prado on the paternity list.

NEW YORK METS—Placed C Travis d’Arnaud on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of C Rene Rivera from Las Vegas (PCL). Transferred RHP Zack Wheeler from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Designated RHP Cory Mazzoni for assignment.

Optioned 2B Jose Pirela to El Paso (PCL). Selected the contract of LHP Michael Kirkman from El Paso (PCL).

WASHINGTON NATIONALS— Placed C Wilson Ramos on the bereavement list. Recalled C Pedro Severino from Syracuse (IL).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association WASHINGTON WIZARDS—Named Scott Brooks head coach.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL DELAWARE—Announced G Kory Holden has left the program and will transfer to South Carolina.

MEMPHIS—Announced assistant coach Keelon Lawson has been reassigned to a support role.

NEW MEXICO ST.—Named Paul Weir head coach.

NICHOLLS STATE—Named Richie Riley head coach.

SAN FRANCISCO—Named Derrick Phelps head coach.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS—Cut LB A.J. Hawk.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Cut T Darrian Miller.

GREEN BAY PACKERS—Cut DE Ray Drew.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Cut OL Paul Fanaika. Signed WR Mike Williams to a one-year contract.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Cut DB Vinnie Sunseri. Cut DE Tavaris Barnes.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed DT Mike Martin.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS— Signed RB Storm Johnson.

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G-Braves end six-game slide with win over Toledo From Staff Reports

Saturday night in Columbus.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Gwinnett put an end Gwinnett Braves used to the scoreless streak in timely hitting and strong the top of the fifth as with pitching to end a six-game two out, Emilio Bonifacio, slide and defeat the Toledo Chase d’Arnaud and Reid Mud Hens 3-1 in the oper- Brignac collected conner of a three-game series secutive singles, the latter at Fifth Third Field on scoring Bonifacio to put Tuesday night. the G-Braves up 1-0.

The G-Braves (11-9) While G-Braves’ starter also ended a 28 2/3-inning- Tyrell Jenkins was blankscoreless streak that began ing the Mud Hens, Gwin-

Hogan open long once they do.”

Like Zopf, Wilson will community and parent remain on the staff at support there, you can Peachtree Ridge, a staff truly take what (former Hogan said will remain head coach and current largely intact, with pitchassistant) Bubba (Wilson) ing coach Jim Hunter and started (when the program assistant Billy Best also first started in 2004) and expected to stay on. continue to truly build on Meanwhile, Hogan’s the program. associate head coach at “It’s a special opportu- Central, Tyler Collins, is nity. Jobs like this don’t expected to succeed him come open very often, and as the Black Knights’ they don’t usually stay head coach.

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THE HOGAN FILE Name: Nick Hogan New position: Head baseball coach at Peachtree Ridge Former position: Head baseball coach at Central Gwinnett Age: 29 Career record: 15-63 Education: Graduated from St. Pius X High School in DeKalb County in 2005; graduated from Georgia State University in ’09; earned master’s degree in sports administration from GSU in ‘12 Background: Played at St. Pius and Pitt Community College in North Carolina before transferring to GSU for his final two college seasons. Helped the Panthers to the 2009 Colonial Athletic Association championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament and stands tied for 10th on the school’s all-time stolen base list and third in all-time hit by pitch; high school coaching experience came at Central, where he’s led the Black Knights to an incremental improvement from three wins in 2014 to five in 2015 and seven this past season Family: Wife Nicole

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nett added to its lead in the top of the seventh as Blake Lalli reached second via a two-base throwing error on a routine ground ball to Toledo second baseman Thomas Field.

Bonifacio followed with a double to left and after Mud Hens starter Thad Weber intentionally walked Brignac, Tyler Moore singled to plate Bonifacio.

The only Mud Hens’ run

came in the bottom of the eighth as Dixon Machado collected an RBI single off Gwinnett reliever Casey Kelly to score Field. But the G-Braves brought in Ian Krol out of the bullpen to put out the fire in the inning and hold Toledo to only one run.

Jenkins (W, 2-1) pitched six innings, allowing five hits while walking two and striking out three. In

his first appearance after an MLB callup, Kelly got just one out, allowing two hits and walking two in 1/3 innings before Krol retired all four batters he faced.

David Peterson (S, 3) allowed one hit over the final 1 1/3 innings to lock down the save.

Weber (L, 2-1) suffered the loss for the Mud Hens, allowing seven hits and three runs (one earned)

over seven innings. He walked three and struck out five.

Jose Valdez tossed the final two innings for Toledo, not allowing a hit or a walk.

Bonifacio led the GBraves with a 2-for-4 night with two runs, a double and one RBI. Brignac was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Wynton Bernard was 2-for-4 for Toledo.

Price, Red Sox throttle Braves 11-4 separate occasions.

The Red Sox offense was sparked by third baseATLANTA — David man Travis Shaw, who had Price recovered from one a three-run homer in the of the worst starts of his first inning and a two-run career to match his career double in the ninth, and high with 14 strikeouts and shortstop Xander Bogaerts, help the Boston Red Sox who was 3-for-5 with one to an 11-4 win, handing RBI. the Atlanta Braves their It was the third straight seventh straight loss. win for Boston.

Price did not resemble Wisler (0-2) allowed the same pitcher who alfour runs in the first inning lowed a career-high-tying before settling down, but eight earned runs in his he pitched only five inlast start. In improving his nings, his shortest start of record to 3-0, Price pitched the season. He allowed five eight innings and allowed runs on five hits with three two runs on six hits and walks, a hit batsman and a two walks. wild pitch.

Price got eight of the Boston’s Pat Light made final nine outs he rehis major league debut in corded on strikeouts. The the ninth inning and alleft-hander retired seven lowed two runs. straight batters on three The Red Sox jumped

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out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Shaw hit a long three-run homer to right field, his second, that was measured at 418 feet. Boston added another run on an RBI double by Brock Holt, who has safely reached base in each of the 16 games he’s played this season.

The Braves got one run back in the bottom of the first by stringing together three consecutive singles, the last one by Jeff Francoeur that produced a run.

Atlanta made it 4-2 with a run in the fourth inning.

With the bases loaded, Wisler delivered a long sacrifice fly that almost got over the head of right fielder Mookie Betts and scored Francoeur.

Boston got the run back

in the fifth. Dustin Pedroia doubled, went to third on a long fly and scored on a wild pitch.

Notes: Boston RHP Carson Smith (right flexor) had a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to pitch Friday and Saturday. He could return as soon as Tuesday in Chicago. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (right knee) pitched a five-inning simulated game on Saturday and is scheduled to take the mound for Class A Salem on Thursday. He could make two or three starts before being ready to return. Both have been on the disabled list since April 3. … Atlanta OF Ender Inciarte (hamstring) might be able to return in the next 7-10 days.

Lanier

a fellow Longhorn and the Cougars were able to at a high level,” Schaefer clear it and run out the said. “And I think we did. clock. As Lanier’s frustraThat’s what hurts. I think tions grew in the final we played a good game seconds, Christian Overand we just got unlucky. rett received a red card Sports are cruel in that with just 11 seconds left way.” in the game for cursing at Lanier tallied 15 shots an official. in the game, with 11 comAfter the final whistle ing in the second half.

Schaefer told his team Yet Collado was there they had plenty to be for every shot on frame, proud of. The Longhorns finishing with eight saves. entered Tuesday night Alexander had just seven ranked No. 8 in the state shots and Ramos had in Class AAAAA and three saves. won the first region chamAcha-Morfaw found pionship in school history. the back of the net with “We told them after the 21:16 remaining in the game that they’ve got to game. hold their heads high,” Patrick Bras da Silva he said. “They’re still the had a good look at the Region 8 champs and Cougars goal with 10 they had a great season. minutes remaining, Unfortunately we got unbut Collado made the lucky in a game that was stop. Thomas gave the single-elimination.

Longhorns another good “I think if we had to chance with just 1:30 left play again tomorrow, I in the game as a strong think we’d do it. I just run into the Alexander think we’re the better box resulted in a corner team, I congratulate them, kick. but I think we just didn’t But his low corner get it the way we wanted never found the feet of to get it tonight.”

Mill Creek’s Clayton Schuetz (21) chests the ball for control against Alpharetta’s defense during Tuesday’s class AAAAAA state playoff game at Mill Creek in Hoschton. Below, Mill Creek’s Diego Manrique (10) plays the ball upfield past Alpharetta’s Alex Macheit (6). (Photos: Karl L. Moore)

Hawks •From Page 1B new life against a No. 1 seed. The free kick was awarded after a peculiar foul on a Raiders corner kick that sailed harmlessly over everyone’s head to the opposite sideline.

Steven Cravotta converted the ensuing PK, kickstarting a wild comeback.

“I could see our guys look around a little bit (after the PK cut the lead to 3-1),” Godwin said. “I thought we were still in pretty good control of the game, though. I thought some calls didn’t go our way, but you can’t blame the refs.

You can’t blame anyone else. We take accountability for everything we do.

That’s on us. We still fought to the very last second of the game, but it is what it is.

It’s just tough.”

Alpharetta’s Andres Alvarez scored in the 74th minute when he followed up a teammate’s shot off the crossbar and teammate Chris Shifrin scored the equalizer in the 77th

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Lanier’s Salazar Valente (7) heads a free kick back down field in front of Alexander defender Juan Ochoa (14) during Tuesday’s first round playoff game. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

minute, picking up a failed clearance and scoring to stun the Hawks.

The defensive collapse late was uncharacteristic for a Mill Creek team that had posted 11 shutouts and allowed just 12 goals all season before Tuesday night.

Both five-minute OTs were uneventful, sending the match to PKs, where the Hawks’ fate was sealed quickly. Goalkeeper Matt Campbell saved Alpharetta’s third kick to give his team a chance, but Mill Creek couldn’t overcome

having its first three PKs saved.

It was a disastrous finish to a night that began with so much promise, beginning when Mill Creek defender Jordan Ashwood set up the game’s first goal just 49 seconds into the match. He sent a long cross from the right side that found the head of 7-AAAAAA forward of the year Brenton King.

King’s firm header put the hosts up rapidly.

Billy Johnson stretched the lead to 2-0 on a PK goal barely more than a

minute before halftime. He drew the penalty himself when he made a move from the right corner down the goal line and appeared to get mugged multiple times before the PK was given.

Johnson extended the lead to three in the 55th minute, scoring in close off a feed from Diego Manrique.

It looked like that lead was safe, and it usually is with Mill Creek, but Alpharetta rallied for a huge upset and a sour end to the Hawks’ outstanding season.

“It is a great season,” Godwin said. “This is by no means the way we wanted to go out. We had big goals. But we did accomplish a lot. This senior class accomplished more than any senior class in school history. We had our first region undefeated season. There is a lot to be proud of with this team.

Unfortunately, it had to be cut a bit short and it’s hard to see.”

Duluth

Soto led the Wildcats in with a four shot perforthe match, Soto rushed into mance, leading an effort the box to take a bounce which saw the Wildcats off the keeper and atcombine for nine shots on tempted to tap the ball into goal in the first half. left side of the net from “We played very good about 10 yards out, but just possession ball and moved missed. the ball really well,”

Mohsen said. “We missed a lot of opportunities, but that’s soccer.”

The Wildcats’ next opponent is yet to be determined, but the road to an elusive repeat for the defending state champions is not something that they

will take lightly.

“It’s going to be hard,” Mohsen said. “Again, anything can happen. We don’t know anything about our next opponents. We’re going to look at the bracket, refocus, look at what we’re up against and prepare for it.”

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

CONSTRUCTION/ SERVICE BIDS STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION Request for Bids for StateOwned Property The State Properties Commission is requesting bids from prospective bidders for the purchase of that certain property owned in fee simple by the State, to be subject to any easements, covenants, and restrictions of record.

The approximate 4.677 acres of property is improved with an approximately 7,336 square foot office shell, located in Land Lot 74 of the 7th District of Gwinnett County with an address of 1535 Atkinson Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043.

Bids must be submitted by 2:00 (Two) PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in accordance with the requirements stated in the Invitation to Bid. Bids submitted in a format other than specified will be rejected. information Additional regarding the Invitation to Bid and instructions for submitting a proposal may be obtained by contacting, in writing, Ryan Remle, via email itb.admin@spc.ga.gov, or U.S. Mail at State Properties Commission, 270 Washington Street, Suite 2-129, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.

902-411700, 4/6,13,20,27 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO: PWUP 16-03 Sheffield Road Drainage Improvements Sheffield Road, Norcross, GA 30071 Proposals for Sheffield Road drainage improvements will be received by the City of Norcross at the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks, 345 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 Monday, May 23, 2016 by 11:00 a.m. Any proposals received after the designated closing time will be returned unopened.

The purpose of the Sheffield Road Drainage Improvements Project will be to install a new drainage system at the intersection of Sheffield Road and Lancelot Drive in the City of Norcross and pipe runoff to the nearby drainage culvert under Sheffield Road. The project will include construction of a new 18-inch RCP drainage system and appurtenances, road paving, grading, erosion control, utility coordination, and traffic control. Limited work may be conducted on private property which will necessitate coordination with property owners. The City of Norcross will be responsible for acquisition of easements and environmental permits.

An original and one (1) paper copy a total of two (2) plus 1 copy of the proposal on CD in PDF or other electronic format of the proposal shall be submitted in sealed envelopes/packages addressed to Mary Beth Bender, Director of Public Works, Utilities & Parks / ACM, City of Norcross and marked Sheffield Road Drainage Improvements, PWUP 16-03.

Proposers desiring information for use in preparing proposals may obtain a set of such documents from the Department of Public Works, Utilities & Parks Office, 345 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 Telephone (678) 4212069 or copies of the RFP NO: PWUP 16-03 requirements may also be obtained by sending an email request to Melissa Zeigler at melissa. zeigler@norcrossga.net.

Pre-Bid meetings will be scheduled by request with the City Representative to discuss the City’s requirements under this RFP. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The City further reserves the right to award the contract to the proposer whose proposal best complies with the RFP NO: PWUP 16-03 requirements.

Proposers may not withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date set for the opening thereof.

902-415749, 4/27,5/4 If your old stuff is collecting dust, it could be collecting cash!

classifieds 770-962-SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE

NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE 2002 Chevrolet Astro VIN: 1GCDM19X72B131249 License: Color: White Body Style: Van Abandoned on April 8, 2016 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above vehicles are presently located at 2090 Beaver Ruin Rd Suite 900, Norcross GA 30071; phone (770) 912-8013 in possession of Mastertech Auto Repair. Attempts to locate the owner has been unsuccessful. The vehicle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. The notice is given pursuant to Georgia law.

928-414637, 4/20,27

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that Champion Self Storage at 2415 Loganville Hwy. Grayson, GA. 30017 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to the Self Storage Facility Act of the Georgia Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageStuff.Bid on May 19th at 09:00 am. 2016. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Cheli Rosa (AU003807) on behalf of the facility’s management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageStuff.Bid. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. #113 Rufus Canaday – Household Items #136 David Maylor – House Items (Furniture) #248 Rhonda Rolax – Household Products #251 Wetonka Blackmon – House-House Hold Items #322 Rufus Canaday – Household Goods #341 Frankie Freeman – Household Items #400 Zina Giwa-Amu – Household Items (Furniture) #490 Pam Taylor – Household Items (Furniture) #523 Steven Starling – Household Items 929-413866, 4/27,5/4 PUBLIC AUCTION Pleasantdale Storage of Doraville shall conduct an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com to conclude on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at 10:00am Unit # B59 – Brian Mallon Unit is said to contain: 30/50 boxes. Office Phones. CD’s & Cassette Tape.

Unit # 527 – Kari’ Raynor - Unit is said to contain: Sofa. Queen Bed Set. Folding Chairs. Dresser. Small TV/ VHS player. Shelving. Foot Spa (box). 10 boxes/totes.

Washer (OR) Dryer at back of unit.

929-414053, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1172 Auburn Rd. Dacula GA, 30019 770-236-0688 May 5,2016 @ 4:15PM 458 Ulander Smith Household Items 546 Matthew Richards Carts, brooms, shovels The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property 929-414563, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2044 Old Norcross Road Lawrenceville, GA, 30044 770-845-1926 May 5th, 2016 @ 2:00PM 101 Justin Kelly Household Items, Computer, Pictures, Chair, Dining Set, Boxes, TV Stand, TV, Clothes 104 Cynthia Broome Household items, Bags, Clothes, Pictures, Totes, Box Springs, Luggage, Desk The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property 929-414622, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on May 12th, 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, c

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clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A001–Wilson, Tiera A048–Harris, Antonio C016–JOHNSON, UWANDA D025–Bailey, Xiomara D050–Gonzalez, Yelguer E015–Mcclain, Ronald E103–PENG, YI HUNG F800–Parker, Davelle F802–Stanley, Bernard G047–Rivers, Christian

STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B020–williams, michaele B076–Brown, Lonnie C003–Ruiz, Simone C005–Clarke, Hollie C076–Dubois, Brian C109–Walker, Robin D029–Johnson, DaShauna D043–Towns, Danero E045–FLANNIGAN, DAVID F029–Randolph, Ursula

Household goods, boxes, totes, sporting goods 8003 Diane Shelton Household goods, furniture, boxes, sporting goods 8231 Diane Shelton household goods, furniture, boxes, sporting goods 8030 Ameerah Davis household items 303 Melissa Hirschlein furniture, bed, clothes, pictures misc household The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-413610, 4/20,27

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 101–Andrus, Kayla 103–Sanford, Padrica 140–Garrison, William 171–Karim, Elijah 357–Ford, Gricela PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1320–Stubbs, Shakima 2200–Blackwell, Matt 2231–Jones, Egypt 2310–Barnett, Cameka 3518–Hairston, Kanesha 3611–MCFARLIN, RODNEY 3640–Benjamin, Jaime 4227–Bekazua, Luwawu S 4507–Phillips, Geena 4615–Jeffries, Donna MARY MORGAN 4618–Forte, Wylette PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A011–Parker, Patrick A030–Stanford, Trevor A038–Womack, Keandra B010–Jimenez, Carmen B023–Epps, Schnique C030–Porter, Jeremie C035–Singleton, Avery C054–Lee, Gregory D073–Mcintosh, Corey E089–Chanda, Mukupa E101–Mcafee, Clayvon F019–White, Marcus F036–Carter, Jason F051–Smalls, Toccara G017–Long, KaTesha PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28150 6770 Dawson Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 448-2130 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A112–Lowe, Shaquisha C119–Calderon, Narciso C126–Doerr, Amy E114–Rhymes, Hope E120–Malewo, Rebeka F103–Rice, Fallon F138–Rodriguez, Cynthia F159–Romero, Denis G125–Glover, Chariss G154–Harris, Tracy G197–Torres, Jose H105–Steward, Stefan J170–Brown, Taymisha J220–hutson, shane NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the Georgia Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Ga. Code Ann. §§ 10-4210 et seq., the undersigned will conduct a public auction on May 13th , 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20489 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA. 30084 (770) 923-9400 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C089–Ulysses, Thomas D001–SELLS, ALLYN E016–Dennard, Latissa E072–Gibbs, Deborah PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0209–Gipson, Shanniyyah 0308–Bankston, Floydzell 0334–Palache, Larkland 0406–Hughes, Martell 0520–McPherson, Michael 0750–Johnson, Zrona 0752–gabka, miroslaw 0841–Clay, Ronald 0921–MARTINEZ, ROSALBA 1010–Gomes, Carlos 1013–Pollard, Diane 1142–Hunt, Brian 2012–Wells, Rhonda Jeep Cherokee VIN Last 4# 3214 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1372–Coffee, Sky 2234–Frazier, Jacqueline 2241–Holt, Leslie 2253–Antoine, Kimbelyn 2285–Pritchard, Kamaria 3007–Goldman, Shirley 3112–Jackson, Myron 3121–snow, candice 3152–Watley, Maenetha 3158–Hodge, Trina 3204–Davis, Rashawn 3211–upshaw, bryan 3232–McElroy, David 3407–LAM, KIEU 3414–White, David E009–Banks, Marilyn E039–Mapp, Sharon PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A002–D/B/A FRAMES A021–Mendez, B040–Dickerson, T’azia B051–Shipman, Shakeema C009–MOORE, FRED C047–Davis-Gray, Latoia D024–WALTERS, STEPHANIE D040–Dunn 2, Lorenzo PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:30 AM

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-1196 TIME: 12:00 PM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B109–Jordan, Crystal D249–Towns, Danero HONDA CIVIC VIN LAST 4 #5301 Byron E274–Gbassagee, Frances Gilmore E295–McNeish, Brittany E298–Childs, Aloma E316–Malone, Michelle E320–Ledezma, Luis E346–Wahl, Stephanie F400–Presti, Danielle F452–Ruffin, Tenish G506–Jones, DeAnthony G535–Thompson, Tamara G537–Ware, Teresa All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 27thth day of April and 4th day of May 2016 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

(818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6004928.

929-415942, 4/27,5/4 PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Auction Date: 5/5/2016 Address: 4750 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518 Phone: (678) 482- 5022 Time of Sale: 2:30 PM Stephaine Stutler Unit 477 Household Items Nehad Memon Unit 305 coolers Emmett Glover Unit 814 House hold goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-414644, 4/20,27

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4400 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047 770-638-2252 May 5th, 2016 at 5:30 PM 226 Gregory Lillard HOusehold Goods, Furniture, Boxes 481 James Jolly Household Goods 476 Damaria Garcia Household Items 473 Tiffiny Taylor Household Items, clothes 108 Christopher Williams Household Goods 165 Juliette Grier Household Goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-413618, 4/20,27 Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Auction Date: 5/05/2016 Address: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd N.E Sugar Hill, GA 30518 Phone: (678) 482- 5710 Time of Sale: 2:00 PM Jaida Moulder Unit 803 Household Goods

PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Auction Date: 5/05/2016 4755 Nelson Address: Brogdon Blvd N.E Sugar Hill, GA 30518 Phone: (678) 482- 5710 Time of Sale: 2:00 PM Jaida Moulder Unit 803 Household Goods Ronald Wilson Unit 433 Furniture Jose’ Aguilar Unit 118 Household Items Alex Anthony Unit 692 Household Items Carlos Johnson Unit 205 Household goods, Boxes, Furniture Clifton Speagle Unit 261 Household Items, Furniture, Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-413212, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding www.storagetreasures.com on 5/5/2016 at 5:30 PM for the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (770)962-4330 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

481 Pamela McWilson Household goods 314 Barbara Hemmings Household 451 Aaron Carter House hold items 013 KC Jang Documents & Packaging boxes Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

929-413221, 4/20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4257 Buford Drive, GA, 30518 770-614-4863 May 5, 2016 @ 9:30 AM 302 Josh Cribbs fishing boat and trailer, pallets, camping equipment 6274 JUDY MASSEY H

Ronald Wilson Unit 433 Furniture Jose’ Aguilar Unit 118 Household Items Alex Anthony Unit 692 Household Items Carlos Johnson Unit 205 Household goods, Boxes, Furniture Clifton Speagle Unit 261 Household Items, Furniture, Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-413856, 4/20,27

SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION WHITE TREE MUNICIPAL CAPITAL 1214, LLC, v. LUCILLE MCMULLIN WARNER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC., and DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 16-A-00792-1 SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY To: Lucille McMullin Warner, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY ADVERSE TO PETITIONER’S INTEREST. You are hereby notified pursuant to Order of Superior Court of Gwinnett County Judge George F. Hutchinson, entered on March 30, 2016, that a Petition to Quiet Title with the above referenced style was filed on January 28, 2016 in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County by White Tree Capital 1214, LLC, (“Petitioner”).

The Petition, if granted, will declare Petitioner to be the fee simple owner of that tract or parcel of land located in Land Lot 184 of the 15th District of DeKalb County, Georgia, and fully described at Exhibit “A” to the Petition.

You are hereby given notice of this action and directed that you may file any pleading you desire in response to the Petition for Quiet Title by serving Petitioner’s attorney, John C. Clark, Clark Law Group, LLC, 17 Executive Park Drive, Suite 480, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 and filing said response with the Clerk of Superior Court of Gwinnett County. A hearing on this matter will be held before the Court Appointed Special Master, Thomas M. Barton, on May 16, 2016 at 2:00 P. M., at Coles Barton, LLP, 150 S. Perry Street, Suite 100, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.

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LINEMAN FULL TIME

BUYER

2ND SHIFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Cottrell, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of car-hauling equipment, is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, schedules and executes preventative and unscheduled maintenance operations at the company’s 140 acre facility. Acts as Facility Manager for eight buildings that house the production and paint facilities.

Ensures continual operation of specialized equipment to include laser cutting equipment, robotic welders, CNC machines, presses, brakes, lathes, saws and state-of-the-art paint booths to ensure quality and efficiency in production of first class auto carrying trailers. Leads 2nd and 3rd shift technical teams to support production, facilities and grounds maintenance.

Ensures all employees operate safely and in compliance with OSHA standards.

Assists with all periodic and unscheduled maintenance on all rolling stock and recapitalizes assets as necessary.

Manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Utilizes reports and trend analysis to develop predictive and preventive maintenance priorities.

REQUIREMENTS Industrial Maintenance experience in a fast pace environment with a strong background in both responsive and preventative industrial maintenance practices. Must possess STRONG LEADERSHIP skills and be able to read, write and communicate in clear English. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

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

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

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BUS INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT FAIR!!

April 29-May 01, 2016 CDL and 7 year MVR required.

9 AM till 6 PM All Days 705 Lively Avenue, Norcross, GA 30071 American Coach Lines of Atlanta & Megabus SE is Hiring!!

1. CDL Drivers* 2. Mechanics* 3. Maintenance Shop Supervisor* 4. Stop Supervisor Jobs Perks: 1. International leader in the transportation industry.

2. Competitive wages and Sign On Bonus* Available.

3. Full-time & Part-time positions with benefit packages available.

4. Will train for P Endorsement Road Test.

5. Paid training with leading industry professionals.

6. Great working environment with promotional opportunities available.

Get on board and join our awesome Team of Professionals!!

Cottrell Inc., the leading manufacturer of auto transporting equipment, is seeking a candidate with very specific experiences, skills, and qualifications to join our team of procurement professionals.

Candidate must be able to effectively demonstrate career performance that consistently reflects proven success in regards to, utilizing metrics to perform careful cost to benefit analysis, as well as creative, “outside-thebox” negotiation skills to keep manufacturing operating without interruption and to deliver, to your respective employers, increasingly higher value. Candidate should also be able to show and discuss, in detail, win-win outcomes with previously under-performing suppliers through exceptional communication skills and various other supplier evaluation tools.

Experience in a fast paced, rapidly changing, manufacturing environment, producing design intensive products is extremely desirable. A thorough working knowledge of Syteline ERP system is preferred. Qualified candidate must possess a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.

Starting Salary is negotiable depending on level of experience, formal training, and career accomplishments. Cottrell, Inc. offers successful applicants quality benefits & insurance packages, 401K Retirement Plan.

If qualified and interested, please send resume and cover letter to Rick Blanchard, rblanchard@ cottrelltrailers.com or to 2125 Candler Road, Gainesville, GA 30507

DELIVERY DRIVER needed for Lance Used Auto Parts in Lawrenceville.

Seeking mature, responsible person to deliver auto parts to established businesses. $12/hr.

Apply in person to Michael at: 375 Maltbie St. Lawrenceville, Ga. Or email: michael@lance usedautoparts.com

Snapping Shoals EMC is recruiting for a certified Lineman. Duties include working on single phase or three-phase OHD/UG equipment or lines with limited supervision. Qualified applicants must have the ability to develop decision-making skills concerning system construction and maintenance. This position also includes construction, maintaining, and repairs to electrical systems for residential, commercial or industrial establishments. High school diploma or GED required.

Successful completion of recognized lineman training course that includes required on-the-job training mastering all the various skill requirements; or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience. CDL license is required. Qualified applicants can apply on line at www. ssemc.com or by picking up an application packet at 14750 Brown Bridge Rd, Covington, GA. Office hours; M-F 8:00-5:00 Comprehensive benefit package. EOE

MEDICAL / RIGISTERED NURSE Emory Healthcare, Inc. / Atlanta, GA REGISTERED NURSE: Assesses, plans, implements & evaluates ostomy care for patients in all hospital units.

Develops patient care plan & arranges for volunteers to meet with ostomy patients. Completes discharge referrals. As a staff resource provides clinical guidance to physicians & nursing staff for complex nurse management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Georgia. Three years of recent (within the past 5 years) registered nurse experience of which one year must be in enterostomal therapy. Completion of an enterostomal therapy program.

Submit resume: sharon. barrett@emoryhealth care.org

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NOW HIRING

Are you tired of working as a Temporary Employee?

Are you tired of not getting regular pay raises for your performance? Do you want benefits, including medical insurance for you and your family?

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

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

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

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

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

NOW HIRING – APPLY TODAY The Hampton Inn and the Homewood Suites in Lawrenceville, GA are now hiring multiple positions.

Hotels are now accepting applications for:

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DRIVERS CDL Drivers—Avg. $60k+/yr $2K Sign-On Bonus. Family Company w/Great Miles. Love Your Job and Your Truck CDL-A Req 877-258-8782 drive4melton.com DRIVER – ATTENTION. * HOME WEEKLY* SE Regional runs! $3000 Sign On Bonus for experienced drivers.

Paid out within 30 days of first dispatch! Limited Positions Available! 6 day refresher course available. 855-840-3347.

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NOTICE An application for an alcohol beverage permit to the sale of retail package malt beverages and wine has been filed with the City of Duluth, Georgia by the following party at the following location, to wit: Applicate/Owner: SF Martets, LLC Registered Agent: David O’Kelley Business Name: Sprouts Farmers Market #522 Location: 2220 Peachtree Industrial Bouleavrd, Duluth, GA 30097 AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED ON 04/15/2016 WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR A LICENSE TO SELL RETAIL PACKAGE MALT BEVERAGES AND WINE AT THE ABOVE LOCATION. A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT TO GRANT OR DENY SUCH A LICENSE WILL BE MADE BY THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THE FILED APPLICATION IS DETERMINED TO BE COMPLETE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO NOTE ANY OBJECTIONS, IN WRITING, THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH A LICENSE BY FILING SAID WRITTEN OBJECTIONS WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF DULUTH. 904-414054, 4/20,27

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Housing Authority of Gwinnett County shall hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. The meeting shall take place at the offices of Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP located at 1550 North Brown Road, Suite 125, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Prepare export/ export documentation & recommend compliance. Req. BA & 2-yr exp. Mail resume to K&G Customs Services Inc, 5935 Buford Hwy #300, Norcross, GA 30071 SUPERINTENDENT Hutton Construction Co., a TN based general contractor/ developer is currently accepting resumes for an immediate superintendent position in the Lawrenceville Area. Work experience to include ground up construction throughout project completion.

Metal building experience a plus.

Please send resumes to bstoker@hutton. construction.

Call (615) 289-7780 with questions.

PART-TIME SELF STORAGE RELIEF MANAGER Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3 & Mon. 8-6. Addl. hrs. may be avail. $12.50/ hr. Email resume: careers@ yourextraattic.com

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GREAT DEVELOPMENT PIECE! 1155 Jim Daws Rd Great 37.132 Acre Tract Zoned A-2, With Nice Hardwoods & Pines. Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home $242,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE TALLAALABAMA, DEGA LOGAN Martin Lake Home on 1.33+/ac with over 280’ +/water frontage. Deep water—main channel.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION! 6219 WATERS EDGE DRIVE All Brick, Executive Home In One Of Walton County’s Exclusive, Gated Communities Sits Across From Neighborhood Amenities On 2.18 Acres FULL FINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4.5BA $569,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com COVINGTON, GA 30016

CONYERS, GA 30094 BRING ALL OFFERS/ REDUCED! 2302 S.E. EBENEZER RD Great Commercial Property In High Traffic Area Of Rockdale County At The Corner Of Ga Hwy 138 & Ebenezer Rd With Double Road Frontage $1,100,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com MONROE, GA 30655

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE CEMETERY LOTS For Sale (2) White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Lawrenceville. Good Shepherd Garden Lot 19C, 3 & 4. Exc. location. $2500 per each lot. 770-717-0335 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

LAKE SINCLAIR! REDUCED! 176 Twisting Hill Rd. Beautiful Lake Front Property On Deeded Lot! Inground Salt Water Pool, Detached 2 Car Carport, Front/ Back & Side Porches!

FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4BA $649,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

2 Communities!

One on Singleton Rd. & One on Law’villeSuwanee Rd.! 2BR & 3BR, 2BA, Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, off street parking.

Starting @ $900/mo.

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

HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS

BY HERNANDO

ROOFING & REMODELING

BY M.D. NANNI

GARAGE SALES

The Doctor Is In

• Oak • Maple • Cherry • Walnut New Homes Repairs Refinishing Renovations

BUFORD IVY CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 30th from 7am to 2pm.

SaddleBriarglen, gate and Lakeridge subdivisions--Located off Hamilton Mill Road in Buford.

SPECIALTY WORK

• Borders • Stairways • Medallions Free Estimates Insured/Certified Michael Nanni

DACULA•APALACHEE HERITAGE Community Garage Sale Fri-Sun; April 29 to May 1; 9AM-4PM. Furn., Housewares, Clothes, Misc. Items, Toys, Electronics, etc.

Off Dacula or Fence Rd. DACULA • BARIMORE COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Barimore Subd.

Sat, 4/30, 8-3. Off Harbins Rd. 2 miles from 316. Variety of items.

DACULA, 30019 ESTATE SALE Fri-Sat 9-3, Sun 10-3 3470 Millwater Crossing, Dacula Living room, 4 bedrooms, dining room, kitchenette, tables & chairs, entertainment center, flat screen TV, Asian in-laid mother of pearl black lacquer furniture, exercise machine w/ 320 lbs. max resistance, elliptical machine, Charbroil gas grill, home décor, paintings, some collector plates, various kitchen tools, cookware, cups/mugs/ glasses, dishes, bowls, all sizes bed covers, decorative pillows, tools, gardening tools, men’s and women’s clothing, miscellaneous other household goods.

DULUTH

BOLES FARM SUBD. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Fri. 4/29 & Sat. 4/30, 9-5 3030 Boles Farm Lane HOSCHTON Community Garage Sale large neighborhood off 124.

4/29, 9-2 & 4/30, 8-2 Clubhouse: 5063 Trilogy Lane

770-867-9670 HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

LAWRENCEVILLE BETHESDA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WIDE YARD SALE April 28, 29 & 30, 8-3 444 BETHESDA CHURCH ROAD Tons Of Stuff!

LAWRENCEVILLE ESTATE SALE FRI. & SAT., 4/29-30, 8:30AM-3PM 130 LAKE RUN Off New Hope Rd. LAWRENCEVILLE STONE CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD Hunters Green Dr. off Lebanon Rd. Sat., Apr. 30, 8-4. 1950’s Matchbox Cars, Crystal, Jewelry & Dolls. Polo Boys Clothes, Bicycles, Piano LAWRENCEVILLE TIMBER RIDGE YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA SAT., APRIL 30TH, 9AM-5PM MULTI-FAMILIES @ MULTI-HOMES! Located on Russell Rd. between Collins Hill Rd. & Ga. Hwy. 20 (2 miles North of Ga. Hwy. 316) Entrance to Subdivision on Glendale Dr. off Russell.

Pink balloons indicate yard sale homes and maps of these homes available at Subdivision entrance.

RAIN OR SHINE

678-482-1702

hcorrales17@gmail.com

Call for a Free Estimate

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

CALL: 770-503-5432

MIKE’S TREE SERVICE Experienced Tree Work 20+ Years All Phases of Tree Work

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Tree Removal Prunning Stump Grinding Wood Chipper

References Available

Free Estimate!

Made in USA

770-714-8250 770-271-7127

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

CALL OR TEXT

404.886.3587 Established 1989

Summer Seasoned

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

Delivered & Dumped LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

PERSONAL SERVICES

LICENSED

770-932-1751 Cell 770-313-5751

MISCELLANEOUS

SERENITY LAWN CARE • Any Lawn Work!

If it’s in your yard, we do it!

Landscape Design using any material Trimming & debris Clean Up • Pressure Washing

M&M Lawn Maintenance

Call John

770-962-2071

All Types of Yard Work

Call 706-525-1881 or 678-283-4508

* Lawns starting at $30 CALL

770-780-9786

OIL PAINTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS in Loganville Material supplied by teacher.

Call 470-723-4076 for details.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 411721-1

PRESSURE WASHING

Bucket Truck

404-670-3087 FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS

GARAGE SALES MONROE, GA 30655 ESTATE SALE 3360 Stewart Lake Rd. APRIL 28 THRU MAY 2 MAY 6 THRU JUNE-9 8AM - 4PM EVERYTHING MUST GO! Household Items Jewelry - Antiques Kitchen - Clothes

ESTATE SALE Thurs., Fri. & Sat.; 4/28-29-30; 8AM-4PM 3331 COTTONWOOD LANE From Scenic Hwy turn onto Oak Rd to Hewitt Rd, to Elmwood Place Follow Signs EVERYTHING IN HOUSE MUST GO! Housewares, furniture, collectibles! No junk/ no clothes. All sales 1st come, 1st served.

We Accept Cash Only!

AUCTIONS GOVERNMENT SURPLUS / LENDER ORDERED / ESTATE AUCTION!! Sat, April 30th, 3 locations, 2 States.

Cars, RVs, modular trailers plus much more!

Don’t miss this Event!!

More info @ auctionsunlimitedonllne.com AU2594

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

BED: SOLID OAK, qn. sz.; mattress & box springs; dresser; night stand; & 32” flat screen TV; $800. 404-883-5470 PETS/LIVESTOCK

LOST & FOUND PETS FOUND DOG: Small white dog.

Cruse Rd. area.

Call 770-923-4998 to identify.

LOST CAT $50 REWARD for the return of a Family Loved Pet “Doodle”.

Large Dark Orange Bobtail Cat. Last seen at Gwinnett Animal Control & Hwy 29. Where he was getting his shots.

Please call with any info.

770-466-4594 ADOPT A PET

CADILLAC DTS, 2008 Purchased NEW Black with black leather. High Mileage but well maintained with records…

New radiator, tie rods, wheel bearings, brake and transmission service in March. Immaculate inside and out. $6295 Cell: 404-906-8938.

DODGE RAM, 2004 2500 Hemi HD 4x4, 24k mi. , sgl. cab, long bed tow package, work truck. $11k OBO. Must sell 770-490-3265.

JAGUAR XJS, 1993 Convert, 76,200 Miles, $9950. Fabulous & close to new looking & driving. Hemmings Motor News (the bible of car collecting) just had a major article on this rare classic drive anywhere car. A really rare car priced way under the market that should appreciate rapidly. Super british racing green exterior with exceptional tan leather interior & a top that is pristine. 4 passenger. Great car fax.

World wide the market for this car is over $20,000. This is one of the best in the world.

Call 770-873-2627

CAMPERS/RVS

VEHICLES

MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SL, 1987 Only 52,100 Miles $15,700 Fabulous Southern Rust Free Car That Is Exceptional In Very Way, Two Tops and Drive Anywhere. Great Car Fax, Hagerty Classic Car Value Guide and NADA Appraises Car at $21,400-45,300.

Should Be Fastest Appreciating 80S Car Over The Next Ten Years, Looks and Drives Great and A Super Buy. Call 770-873-2627

COACHMAN/CLASS C, 31 ft., 2001, V10 Triton engine, 43,000 miles, all new tires, many upgrades. Recently serviced at Courtesy Ford. $18,500. 470-205-3702

CAT – Beautiful & sweet orange/white tabby female feline looking for a good home, spayed.

770-365-7998

MISCELLANEOUS

VEHICLES

NISSAN MURANO, 2004 Gasoline, pearl white/ tan, automatic, $3300, AWD, 129.000 mi.

Call at 347-508-0715

FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER, 2006: Loaded. Honestly like new! One elderly owner.

Garage kept. New tires. $5,995•770-616-7399

JOHN DEERE GATOR, 1998, 6X4, 1,354 hours, clean title, no accidents, no leaks or rust.

Works like new. $2,000.

Call/Text 515-992-0604

APPLIANCES

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS BED - QUEEN PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET-NEW-still in plastic, $200. King size pillow top mattress set, brand new in plastic, $300. Can Deliver.

Call 706-347-4814

Your Dealership Should Be Easy To Find!

BMW M3, 1997-$4950 Yes, It Is A Real M-3 With All The Rare M-3 Options. One Of The Greatest BMWs Ever Built And Now Very Collectable. Great Car Fax. Babied and Beautiful. Driven 10K/Yr. Drive Anywhere. You Will Not Believe It Until You See It. Ave Selling Price In Auto Trader Is Over $12,000. Auto. It Is Gorgeous and Runs Super. 770-882-4605 CHRYSLER, PT CRUISER, 2008 Vanilla, 4 cylinder, automatic, 94,000 miles, new tires, one owner, excellent cond. $4750. 404-406-6757

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Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm Thursday 3 pm Friday 3 pm

DISPLAY ADS PUBLICATION DAY

PERIMETER MALL

To place a Classified ad please call

770-962-7355

to speak with a Sales Rep. or you can place an ad online at www.gwinnettdailypost.com

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DEADLINE Friday 3 pm Monday 3 pm Tuesday 3 pm Wednesday 3 pm

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

Licensed & Insured

SNELLVILLE

L AW R E N C E V I L L E 30046 Moving/Estate Sale, 151 Pine Forest Drive, April 28, 29 & 30th, 9-3:00. Antiques, collectibles, furn., hshold, jewelery, CD’s, games, records, books, rugs.Priced to sell!!

All Home Remodeling Projects & General Repairs Including: HVAC troubleshooting & more!

Over 25 years of exp. in all home repairs & improvements. *Licensed & Insured*

• General Repairs

TOOLS - MACHINE SHOP ITEMS PRICES REASONABLE

Lawrenceville 30044 April 30th, 9-1 Bethesda Subdivision Yard Sale!

Chandon Lane off Bethesda School Rd.

• Roofing • Basement Finishing • Kitchen Remodeling • Bath Remodeling • Additions • Decks • Fencing • Painting

COUNTRY BOY TREE REMOVAL

POWER WASHING

Dr. Buford

EATONTON, GA 31024

2.56 ACRES ON N. BROAD ST. Zoned B-3 All utilities available.

Property will make a great strip mall. $135,000 Bring All Offers EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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DACULA/BETHLEHEM Beautiful 3-4BR, 2.5BA OWNER FINANCING $15K Down • $196,000 Available May 1.

Quiet country subdiv.

Archer High, McConnell Middle, Harbins Elem.

Owner, 770-267-7599

BRING ALL OFFERS!

FLOORING

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

HEWATT RD

BRING ALL OFFERS! REDUCED PRICE! PEMCO HUD CASE # 105-485049 60 RAINEY WAY Cute Ranch Home On Nice Private Lot With Spacious Back Yard 4BR/2BA INSURED W/ESCROW $67,500 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

HARDWOOD FLOORS

CONYERS, GA 30094

REDUCED! $19,500!

3604 Sand Hill Dr. Imagine Your Dream Home Here & You Sitting In Your Sunroom Overlooking The 8Th Fairway Of Honey Creek Golf Course While Sipping Your Morning Coffee $19,500 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

HOME REPAIR/ REMODELING

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Apply In Person 8:30 – 9:30am or 4:00 -5:00pm 2218 Old Covington Hwy., Conyers

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WYCO PLUMBING, LLC NOW HIRING FOR: • Plumbers ($24/hr) New, Rough In, and Remodels • Exp’d Helpers ($17/hr) - 3 yrs exp with company • Crews Slab Subs, Rough In Subs, New Construction Set Out

4 BEDROOMS Pemco Hud Case # 105-176730 246 BLUEGILL ROAD 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Manufactured home on .57 acre lot with split bedroom floorplan Uninsured.$100 down available to qualified FHA borrowers. Eligible for 203K financing. $25,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

LAWRENCEVILLE RECORDING STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE Office/Warehouses 1200 up to 18000 sf Mike 404-375-5438.

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NASH CHEVROLET 630 Scenic Hwy. Lawrenceville 770-963-9266 www.nashchevy.com

RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET OF BUFORD 4490 South Lee St. Buford, GA 30518 888-804-2957 www.hendrickbuford.com

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RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET OF DULUTH 3277 Satellite Blvd.

Duluth, GA 30096 888-475-8808 www.hendrickatlanta.com