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Mall opens first Macy’s Backstage in Georgia

BY CURT YEOMANS curt.yeomans@gwinnettdailypost.com

Duluth resident Denise Montroy faced an uncanny coincidence Saturday when she and her husband, Tim, showed up as one of the first shoppers in the new Macy’s Backstage store at Gwinnett Place Mall.

The couple had talked about Tim needing a new swimsuit Friday night, she said. They arrived at Macy’s bright and early Saturday morning for the grand opening of the store, getting the first parking space in their row, and when they finally got to walk into Macy’s Backstage, they got a surprise.

The very first item they saw in the shop was a wall of men’s swimming trunks.

“It’s like we’re meant to be here today,” Denise Montroy said.

Macy’s Backstage is the company’s latest shopping concept, offering a store-within-a-store format where customers can get designer products at bargain prices. This is the first location in Georgia, but Macy’s Vice President and Store Manager Maegan Rivest said additional locations are expected to open soon at other malls in metro Atlanta.

The 18,000-square-foot discount store is located on the second floor of the existing Macy’s store at the mall. The store has products ranging from women’s, men’s and children’s See BACKSTAGE, Page 7A

Macy’s Vice President and Store Manager Maegan Rivest, right, hands out gift cards to the first shoppers at the new Macy’s Backstage shop in the retailer’s existing Gwinnett Place Mall location on Saturday. It is the first Macy’s Backstage location to open in Georgia. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

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‘A new standard’

Artist Kathy Fincher talks about the Dream Keepers sculpture that she worked on with sculptor Martin Dawe to make for the city of Duluth. It is based off Fincher’s painting by the same name. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

Dream Keepers sculpture in Duluth highlights patriotism, unity

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Officials from the city, state and federal levels of government gathered on the Duluth Town Green on Saturday to dedicate the city’s newest piece of public art, but there was one theme that they came back to time and again: the children.

They couldn’t talk about The Dream Keepers sculpture without talking about the kids after all.

After years of talking Gov. Nathan Deal addresses attendees at the unveiling of Duluth’s Dream Keepers sculpture on the Town Green on Saturday. about it, the sculpture —

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The newest — and fluffiest — member of the Lilburn Police Department has a new house thanks to a local fifthgrade class.

The Parkview Christian School class, taught by JoAnne Gray, presented the department Tuesday with a handmade doghouse for its new K-9, Ajax.

“The dog house ended up a huge success,” Community Relations Officer Mike Johnson said. “It was a lot better than what anybody would have anticipated. It turned out to be a fantastic project.”

The project also fostered new relationships.

“Children don’t have an experience with police officers very often,” Parkview Christian Principal Cindy Nation said. “Now they’re able to see them as people.

One kid I quoted said, ‘I’ll never look at a police officer the same way.’”

It all began with a mandatory service project.

“Because we feel like it’s really important for our kids

A Parkview Christian School fifth-grade class constructed a dog house for the Lilburn Police Department’s new K9. (Photo: See LILBURN, Page 7A Parkview Christian School)

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which is an adaptation of Kathy Fincher’s 9/11-themed painting of children by the same name — was unveiled to the public. It includes separate bronze sculptures of seven children painting an American flag on a pane of glass while an eighth child sings “God Bless America.”

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State senator visits Hebron Christian P.K. Martin presents resolution in honor of late coach Carpenter

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State Senator P.K. Martin this week visited Hebron Christian Academy to present a Senate Resolution to the family of Keion Carpenter, who died in December.

The ceremony began with the national anthem sung by student Samantha Yost and a prayer by Keion’s son, Kyle.

Former Hebron head coach Kevin Shaffer shared memories both from their playing days with the Atlanta Falcons and from coaching Hebron

private school where his son attends elementary school.

He helped the young football program the past four seasons, and he was expected back for football together. the 2017 season.

Shaffer reached out to Carpenter, a Baltimore naCarpenter about helping with tive, played college football at the school when he took over Virginia Tech and six seasons the program in 2013. The two in the NFL with the Falcons were former Falcons teamand the Buffalo Bills. He had mates.

14 interceptions and 165 tackCarpenter, who was 39 and a les in his NFL career, which Buford resident, was an assis- was cut short by spinal fusion tant football coach at Hebron surgery. and died after he was in a Along with coaching high coma for 24 hours following a school football, Carpenter also fall during a run in fell during founded The Carpenter House, a run in Miami while on vaca- which assists needy families in tion with his family. finding homes, in 2005.

In recent years, Carpenter He is survived by his wife, was a fixture as a community Tonia Carpenter, and four coach at Hebron, a Dacula children.

State Senator P.K. Martin this week visited Hebron Christian Academy to present a Senate Resolution to the family of Keion Carpenter, who died in December. The ceremony began with the national anthem sung by student Samantha Yost and a prayer by Keion’s son, Kyle. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Tonia Carpenter, and four children. (Photo by Jim Lacey)

Peachtree Corners set to buy building for new City Hall Peachtree Corners officials are buying this building at 310 Technology Parkway with plans to turn it into their new City Hall. They plan to complete the move into the new facility by the end of the year.

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development plans to transform Tech Park into an innovation hub. It is taking a vacant building that six months ago was in foreclosure and returning it back to a productive use.”

Peachtree Corners plans to finance the purchase through the Georgia Municipal Association with a loan that officials expect to pay off in 15 years.

The city moved into its current 12,500-squarefoot City Hall at 147 Technology Parkway in January 2013. Officials said that, in addition to the leasing situation, the current location, which is about 40 years old, is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, is difficult for members of the public to find and has limited space for public meetings.

Peachtree Corners officials said the cities of Johns Creek and Dunwoody recently made similar moves from leasing spaces for their governments to buying new city halls as well.

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tially. It’s simply a smart economic decision for the city to own rather than to continue leasing space.”

Peachtree Corners’ The two-story building government is on the city leaders are buying move — or at least it is located at 310 Techwill be in the next few nology Parkway. An months. announcement from the The city announced city said each floor in the Friday afternoon that it building has about 30,000 will move its offices to a square feet of space, building that officials are which would allow it to buying for $4.5 million have a larger City Counwith plans to turn it into cil chamber and meeting a new City Hall. City space for members of the Manager Brian Johnson public. It’s unclear at this said the move was being point when exactly the made because rent at the city’s government will current City Hall locamove into the new buildtion was about to go up ing, but officials said they significantly. He also said expect to do it by the end buying a building would of this year. mean Peachtree Corners The city also plans to would no longer have to lease out some of the make lease payments to space in the new buildhave a place out of which ing, allowing it to turn to operate. the facility in to some“The city is paying thing of a money maker a monthly lease which that will help offset means there is no accumonthly costs. mulation of ownership “Purchasing a building equity,” Johnson said in in Tech Park represents a statement. “Renewing an investment in the city the lease at the current itself,” Mayor Mike Malocation would be less son said in a statement. favorable as the lease rate “The purchase will lend was set to rise substanitself to our economic

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Fans of the Prey book series featuring Lucas Davenport will get a chance to hear a book discussion on Monday with the author of the week.

The Gwinnett County Public Library will host Pulitzer Prize winner John Sandford to the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center at 7 p.m. for a book discussion and signing event.

Sandford is the pseudonym of author and journalist John Roswell Camp. Sandford won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing in 1986 and was one of four finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in 1980.

Sandford will discuss his new novel “Golden Prey” — the 27th book in the Prey series of thrillers.

The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing through Eagle Eye Book Shop.

Guests who purchase books on-site will receive preferential signing line numbers.

The Friends of the Library will host a silent auction and wine bar to help support future library programs.

The Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center is located at 10 College St. in Norcross.

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Marcus Lemonis works with small businesses. curt.yeomans The panel discussion @gwinnettdailypost.com will be moderated by Peachtree Corners CNBC small business officials are planning to reporter Kate Rogers, and kick off National Small the panelists will include Business Week on Monmembers of the small busiday by inviting residents ness, startup and entreto engage in a little bit of preneurial communities, networking, talking and according to city officials. auditioning.

Check-in for the casting The city’s Prototype booth will be at 4 p.m., Prime business incubator while check-in for the panis partnering with Comcast el and networking event Business to host a panel will begin at 5 p.m. Anydiscussion and networking one interested in attending event on Monday evening. either is asked to RSVP at There will also be a chance http://smallbizcelebration. for for business owners to com/Atlanta?gz=none. visit a casting booth to try The event will be held out for the CNBC show at Prototype Prime, 147 “The Profit,” in which Technology Parkway, Suite business turnaround artist 100, in Peachtree Corners.

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250 pounds. He was wearing a Washington Nationals Gwinnett police are navy-colored T-shirt, baggy black pants and dark shoes. looking for a man acA Waffle House emcused of stealing a purse and a wallet from two cars ployee told police the man had “visible marks” on parked in the garage of a Lawrenceville home earlier his arm and a black eye.

The employee said he had this month. talked about getting into a After he allegedly stole fight with his family. from the house on Azalea Anybody with informaDrive on April 4, video surveillance caught the sus- tion to share in the case should call GCPD detecpect making purchases at tives at 770-513-5300. To a QuikTrip at 3:30 a.m., a Waffle House at 5 a.m. and remain anonymous, tipsters can also contact Crime later a Wal-Mart. All the businesses were on Buford Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or text the tip to 274637.

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Crime Stoppers tipsters The video shows a white can receive up to $2,000 man anywhere from 20 to for information leading to Police are looking for this man accused of stealing a 25 years old with brown purse and a wallet from a Lawrenceville home. (Photo: hair and glasses. He stands an arrest and indictment in 5-foot-8 and weighs about this case.

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Norcross resident Norman Carrera recites the pledge of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony where he became a U.S. citizen at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth on Saturday.

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Duluth holds naturalization ceremony

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Saturday marked the culmination of a 22-year dream for Norcross resident Norman Carrera as he took

the oath to become a U.S. citizen outside Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth on Saturday.

Carrera is a native of Honduras. He came to the U.S. more than two decades ago and worked on becom-

ing an American citizen.

He had to meet residency and English proficiency requirements, and take tests to show he was ready to become a U.S. citizen.

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Carrera was one of 30 new citizens who were sworn in during a brief ceremony at Gwinnett Place Mall as part of the county’s Multicultural Festival. U.S. Customs and Immigration Services officials said the group represented 22 nationalities.

The long list of nations the new Americans came from included Bosnia, Vietnam, Mexico, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, China, Congo, South Korea, Nigeria, El Salvador, Ethiopia, India, Russia, Romania, Pakistan, Brazil, Honduras and Somalia.

“You guys are Americans,” Senior Immigration Services Officer Toni Head told the group after they took their oath. “You have the same rights that were afforded to me on my birth certificate. Make sure you protect that naturalization certificate, and do not put that certificate on social media. That’s how someone can steal your identity.”

The new citizens had their own stories. Lawrenceville resident Taqia Suttan, for example, came to the U.S. with her family as refugees from Iraq. She was happy to hold her naturalization certificate showing she was now a U.S. citizen.

“It’s good — it’s very good,” she said.

Some new citizens pointed to the rights they would have as U.S. citizens as reasons why they were excited about taking the oath.

“I love the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion and the freedom to move about that exists here,” said Lawrenceville resident Vincent Hanyor, who came the U.S. from Liberia.

For Carrera, however, it was a love for the U.S. itself that made the day special.

“It’s a privilege to become a citizen for this country that I love so much,” he said.

4A • SundAy, April 30, 2017 To Your Good Health

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The role of estrogen in women with migraines Dear Dr. roaCH: I am a 73-year-old woman. I have had migraine headaches with aura since my late 30s. I haven’t suffered migraine pain in years, but I still experience the aura from time to time. The aura has increased in size and intensity in recent years; even without the horrible pain anymore, it is rather disturbing, as it blocks my vision while it expands and then dissipates. It usually begins and disappears inside of 20 minutes. What is happening? It is a bit frightening.

I now take Premarin, but I did not when the migraines began.

— L.C.S. ansWer: Acephalgic migraine — which refers to any migraine symptoms without headache — is seen more often in women than in men.

Migraine is thought to be a neurological condition (it was previously thought to be vascular, caused by dilation of blood vessels). The electrical activity of the brain cells produces the aura, and activation of the pain fibers in the fifth cranial nerve causes the pain sensation.

If that nerve is not affected, then you can have the other symptoms of a migraine without experiencing pain. It can be confused with a transient ischemic attack, which is why it can be frightening.

Migraines can be triggered in women when estrogen levels drop. That’s why some women get migraines around the time of the period (called “catamenial migraine”), and some women have worsening of migraine or an increase in frequency around the onset of menopause.

The use of estrogen in women with aura is controversial. Certainly, high-dose estrogen, such as the doses used in some oral contraceptives (birth-control pills), increases stroke risk up to eight times, so high-dose estrogen is not recommended in women with any history of migraine with aura at any time. Some studies also show an increase in stroke risk even with lower levels of estrogen. If your doctor is giving you estrogen to reduce headaches (which is not unreasonable in some cases of women with perimenopausal migraine), you may already have discussed this. Otherwise, taking estrogen (like your Premarin) may have more risks than benefits. I would be sure you have had a comprehensive discussion with your estrogen prescriber about continuing it.

Dear Dr. roaCH: My partner has had Raynaud’s disease for years, and takes nifedipine extended release for it during the colder months. She routinely sits and reads or watches TV for a few hours in the evening and comes to bed freezing and layered up. If she were to get up and move vigorously for five minutes every 30 minutes, I think that would alleviate the symptoms, but I know it would disturb her habit and create animosity.

— M.M. ansWer: Disturbing habits and creating animosity are not recommended for domestic tranquility. Have her try an electric blanket (and maybe an extension cord).

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Ask Amy divorced for several years. relationship was. I now in your current unstable Choose to do something I have dated a few gals, but feel like a shadow of who I state. Please understand nothing serious … until used to be before the rela- that it is the highest calling different or to take on a recently. A lady friend and tionship, and have virtually of friendship for people to new and exciting lifeI are seeing more of each no confidence anymore. be there for you when you style. Attending a retreat other, but, in old-fashioned I’m constantly emotionally need them. Reach out right or making travel plans terms, “taking it slow.” triggered by everyone I away. Say you are hurting, that emphasize peace and quiet are favored.

Regardless, I’m sure interact with now, and feel and ask for help.

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Newer Hilton hotel concept proposed for Sugarloaf Mills area There are not many details about what the hotel would have in the agenda packet, other than it would be a The Sugarloaf Mills mall limited service hotel that area may be getting one only offers suite-style rooms of Hilton’s newer types of and that it would have 137 hotels. parking spaces. Architectural Peachtree Hotel Group drawings included in the LLC has an application packet show that it will be pending with county officials four stories tall, be perpento build a Home2 Suites by dicular to North Brown Road and include a detention Hilton on the 1700 block pond. of North Brown Road, just Although it is one of Hilnorth of Sugarloaf Parkway ton’s newer hotel concepts, it in unincorporated Gwinnett.

The hotel would have 130 Above left, an aerial photo shows the site of a proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton that Peachtree Hotel Group wants is older than the brand’s Tru rooms, all of which would be to build on North Brown Road near Sugarloaf Mills Mall. Above right, an architectural drawing shows the proposed boutique concept that was exterior look for the Home2 Suites by Hilton. (Special Photos) unveiled last year. suites.

Other Home2 Suites Home2Suites is Hilton’s locations in Georgia show mid-tier, limited service, boutique (style), but it wasn’t County staff have recomThe proposed site is a is also asking the county to all-suite concept, which was quite there I don’t think.” mended approval of the 4.43-acre nearly cone-shaped eliminate the buffer require- the concept features kitchens and work spaces in the launched more than eight The hotel is still pendproject with conditions such piece of land. Two other ment between the hotel and suites, as well as laundry and years ago. ing decisions by Gwinnett’s as limiting the hotel’s ground Hilton brand hotels, a Home- the Connecticut School of fitness areas, pools and busi“It’s not your standard Planning Commission and signage to monument-style wood Suites by Hilton and Broadcasting property. hotel,” Gwinnett County the Board of Commissioners, signs, prohibiting outdoor a Hampton Inn, are located “The use and development ness centers.

Holland said she and her Planning and Development both of which have tabled loudspeakers, and banning immediately to the south of of the Property as R-100 is staff have researched the Director Kathy Holland said. consideration of the proposal peddling and parking lot the property. The Connectinot economically feasible Home2 Suites concept on“It has a few features of the until at least next month. sales. cut School of Broadcasting and is not the highest and line and discussed it during a building is located immedibest use of the Property,” ately to the north.

Peachtree Hotel Group’s at- meeting with the applicants.

“It’s a different concept,” The location is also across torney, Shane Lanham, said Holland said. “The one preNorth Brown Road from a in a letter to county staff in sentation that we had, they new subdivision.

December. proposed the outdoor comThe property is currently “It would be impossible mon areas with grills and zoned as a R-100 Single to develop and market the the fire pits and what (staff Family Residence District, Property for use consistent had previously told the Daily but Peachtree Hotel Group with the R-100 zoning in wants county leaders to relight of its location immedi- Post) about for the boutique zone it as a General Business ately adjacent to an expand- hotels — the smaller rooms District to accommodate the ing commercial corridor at a but the larger common areas where people would gather.”

Home2 Suites. The group major intersection.”

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Gwinnett County Public Schools General Fund

Special Revenue Fund

Capital Projects Fund

Debt Service Fund

Enterprise Fund

I nternal Service Fund

Consolidated Funds

Anticipated Funds Available Local Taxes Other Local Sources

$

587,190,147

$

-

$

152,067,754

$

57,286,657

$

-

$

-

$

796,544,558

55,859,129

905,396

115,000

105,000

24,833,748

9,412,249

91,230,522

958,597,104

268,140

-

-

2,321,448

-

961,186,692

500,000

73,999,744

-

1,031,100

66,035,419

-

141,566,263

1,602,146,380

75,173,280

152,182,754

58,422,757

93,190,615

9,412,249

1,990,528,035

Transfers From Other Funds

-

5,098,248

3,890,036

31,361,035

-

1,809,969

42,159,288

Beginning Balance 7/1/2017

146,038,478

-

241,360,909

104,891,217

4,670,584

1,764,606

498,725,794

State Funding Federal Funding Total Revenue Anticipated

Total Funds Available

$ 1,748,184,858

$

80,271,528

$

397,433,699

$

194,675,009

$

97,861,199

$

12,986,824

$

2,531,413,117

$ 1,030,341,772

$

68,584,303

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,098,926,075

Operating Budget Expenditures Instruction Student Support Services

56,593,949

1,558,517

-

-

-

-

58,152,466

Improvement of Instruction

35,045,179

5,275,302

-

-

-

-

40,320,481

Media Services

21,194,057

-

-

-

-

-

21,194,057

1,143,174,957

75,418,122

-

-

-

-

1,218,593,079

3,414,067

1,445,860

-

-

4,500,000

-

9,359,927

134,627,447

-

-

-

-

-

134,627,447

Business Support Services

33,042,594

110,960

-

-

-

8,922,170

42,075,724

Maintenance & Operations

115,887,026

-

-

-

-

1,498,000

117,385,026

Transportation

106,289,656

90,121

-

-

-

638,000

107,017,777

58,739,805

1,161,547

-

-

-

164,048

60,065,400

Federal Programs

-

1,820,674

-

-

-

-

1,820,674

School Nutrition

-

224,244

-

-

88,637,690

-

88,861,934

62,611

-

-

-

-

-

62,611

1,595,238,163

80,271,528

-

-

93,137,690

11,222,218

1,779,869,599

Capital Projects

-

-

149,858,547

-

-

-

149,858,547

Debt Service

-

-

-

161,889,002

-

-

161,889,002

1,595,238,163

80,271,528

149,858,547

161,889,002

93,137,690

11,222,218

2,091,617,148

6,908,217

-

35,251,071

-

-

-

42,159,288

146,038,478

-

212,324,081

32,786,007

4,723,509

1,764,606

397,636,681

Subtotal - Instructional Services General Administration School Administration Services

Central Support Services

Facility Planning/Construction Total Operating Expenditures

Total Expenditures Transfers to Other Funds Ending Balance 6/30/2018

484642-1

Total Expenditures & End of Year Balances

$ 1,748,184,858

$

80,271,528

$

397,433,699

$

194,675,009

$

97,861,199

$

12,986,824

$

2,531,413,117

The Gwinnett County Board of Education will revise this proposed FY2018 budget as necessary. A public hearing will be held on May 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. A second public hearing will take place on May 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. All meetings will be conducted at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road N.W., Suwanee, Georgia, 30024. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review on the internet at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us or you may contact the Budget Office at 678-301-6210 on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

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world&nation world Military: Cuban plane crash kills eight troops All eight Cuban military members aboard a plane that crashed Saturday morning in a mountainous part of the island have died, the military said through state media.

According to Granma, the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces announced the Russianmade twin-engine turboprop crashed into Loma de la Pimienta in western Cuba.

The military is investigating the cause of the crash, Granma reported.

The plane left Baracoa, in eastern Cuba, just after 6:30 a.m. before crashing in the province of Artemisa, about 62 miles southwest of Havana.

US service member killed near Mosul A U.S. service member died from wounds suffered during the detonation of an explosive device Saturday outside of Mosul, Iraq, according to a statement from the U.S.-led coalition.

The service member was not immediately identified.

Mosul is in Iraq’s secondlargest city and was overrun

by ISIS fighters in June 2014 during the terrorist group’s land grab across parts of north and central Iraq. It remains ISIS’ most important stronghold in Iraq, but militants are slowly losing their grip on the city.

The United States began airstrikes against ISIS in August 2014.

In October 2016, coalition forces launched the battle to retake the strategic city. By January they had liberated eastern Mosul, and on Feb. 19, coalition forces began efforts to clear ISIS militants from the western part of the city.

About 100,000 troops were active in the liberation of Mosul, including Iraqi Security Forces, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, paramilitary and Sunni fighters.

About 500 are U.S. service members, who primarily work in a logistical capacity.

Trump rallies base on 100th day

By Caroline Kenny CNN

Instead of following in the footsteps of his predecessors, President Donald Trump again forged his own path Saturday, opting to host a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania instead of attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington.

Trump, who found his stride in front of large, cheering crowds across the country in states where his populist message resonates, took the stage Saturday night in Harrisburg alongside Vice President Mike Pence to mark his 100th day in the Oval Office.

“There is no place I’d rather be than right here in Pennsylvania to celebrate our 100-day milestone, to reflect on an incredible journey together,” Trump said.

In addition to speaking at the rally, Trump signed two executive orders in Harrisburg, one directing a review all U.S. trade agreements and the second establishing the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.

Among the crowd favorites at Trump rallies are the President’s attacks on the press, and this especially rang true at Saturday’s event because many members of the press

President Trump, seen here on the day of Neil Gorsuch’s ceremonial swearing in to the Supreme Court on April 10, rallied his supporters Saturday in Pennsylvania for his 100th day in office. (CNN)

are celebrating at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in what Trump calls the “swamp” of Washington — setting up a primetime duel with what has become his No. 1 foe, the media.

“A large group of Hollywood actors and Washington media are consoling each other in a hotel ballroom in our nation’s capital right now,” Trump told the crowd. “They are gathered together for the White House Correspondents’ dinner — without the President. And I could not possibly be more thrilled than to be more than 100 miles away from Washing-

ton’s swamp, spending my evening with all of you and with a much, much larger crowd and much better people.”

This marks the first time in 36 years that a sitting president has not attended and spoken at the dinner.

President Ronald Reagan missed the dinner while recovering in the hospital from an assassination attempt, but he still made remarks by phone. Richard Nixon was the last president to skip the dinner completely.

The last time Trump attended the dinner was in 2011, when he was a New York real estate mogul and

reality TV star who had just jumped into politics by getting involved in the “birther” movement, calling for President Barack Obama to release his birth certificate. Trump ended up being the butt of the jokes that night from comedian Seth Meyers and Obama himself.

But no matter where he was, the spotlight was on Trump on Saturday since the day also marked a significant milestone in the career of a president. After serving as commander in chief for 100 days, his achievements, as well as shortfalls, were being closely scrutinized.

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Speaking at the DC protest on climate change issues Climate protest Saturday, a Sierra club spokesperson told CNN the takes on Trump’s move is “a sad reflection policies in march on the priorities of Donald Protesters backing acTrump and EPA Administion on climate change are trator Scott Pruitt. If they braving the sweltering heat haven’t gotten the message Saturday in the nation’s yet, they’re about to get it capital as part of the People’s today. The American people Climate March. want a government to fight The march began at 12:30 Crowds gathered in Washington D.C. to march against for the health of this planet climate change and the Trump administration’s stance p.m. near the Capitol, and and for climate action to on environmental issues. (CNN) demonstrators planned to help protect all families in of military force against being updated to “reflect the America.” move to the White House North Korea in an interview approach of new leadership.” and end up at the WashingEPA Administrator Scott ton Monument, according to on CBS’s “Face the NaSpaceX to launch tion” on Saturday, just hours Pruitt has expressed doubt the proposed route map. after Pyongyang launched about the reasons for climate secretive satellite Michele Holmes, from a missile test in defiance of change, saying in a CNBC New York’s Harlem neighfor US intel agency international pressure. interview in March that he borhood, is one of those Elon Musk’s SpaceX will Trump downplayed the was skeptical of the role Pope: Humanity activists. She joined about attempt to deliver a mysterisignificance of North Kocarbon dioxide plays.

200 others who climbed couldn’t bear war into four buses traveling to rea’s “small missile launch,” ous satellite into orbit for “I think that measuring which occurred early Satur- with precision human activ- the intelligence community Washington early Saturday with N. Korea today. day. But when asked by host ity on the climate is someto join in the march.

Pope Francis said SaturLiftoff is slated for 7 a.m.

“Trump is undoing every- John Dickerson if he would thing very challenging to do, day he worries that rising and there’s tremendous dis- from Kennedy Space Center thing Obama did. He doesn’t consider military action in tensions between the United realize climate change response to another nuclear agreement about the degree in Cape Canaveral, Fla. States and North Korea The customer for this of impact,” Pruitt said. “So impacts everyone. It impacts test, Trump responded: “I could lead to a wide military him,” Holmes told CNN. don’t know. I mean, we’ll no, I would not agree that it’s launch is the National conflict that would wipe out “Change is inevitable, and see.” a primary contributor to the Reconnaissance Office — a a “large part of humanity.”

The missile blew up over global warming that we see.” U.S. government agency that only we can solve it — the He called for renewed land in North Korean terriJ.P. Freire, the EPA’s asso- develops and maintains spy impact is just changing the diplomacy using third-party way we live.” tory, said U.S. Navy Cmdr. ciate administrator for public satellites. intermediaries and for the The NRO says it surveys Dave Benham, a spokesman affairs, said the agency wants Temperatures neared 90 United Nations to take a potential threats to the United “to eliminate confusion by degrees Saturday, well above for the U.S. Pacific Comlead role in de-escalating mand. removing outdated language States by tracking terrorists the average high of 71 detensions. and monitoring the developTrump cast the launch as first and making room to grees for April 29, according The Pope, while returna direct snub of China, one discuss how we’re protecting ment of nuclear weapons in to Weather.com. ing to Italy from Egypt, of North Korea’s only allies the environment and human other countries. It can also Washington’s Fire and took several questions from Emergency Medical Serprovide an early warning of a and a nation seen by the health by partnering with reporters and one asked potential missile strike.

Trump administration as a states and working within vices said it had received him what he would say to The payload for the Sunpotential U.S. ally in efforts the law.”

50 calls as of 4:41 p.m. for world leaders at this critical medical incidents related day launch, which is being to stamp out Pyongyang’s Visitors to the website moment. referred to as NROL-76, is nuclear program. now find most climate to the climate march. Four Francis said in Italian that people were taken to hospiclassified. SpaceX shared change information “is bethe situation “has heated up tals. no details on what type of ing updated,” although the EPA removes too much. I always appeal surveillance the device will page that addresses climate climate change for a solution through diplo- Trump leaves perform, how large it is or change in the water sector matic means.” info from website still reflects a basic assess- where in orbit it will be door open for The pontiff, who has ment that global warming is delivered. spoken of a “piecemeal The EPA removed most military action Sometime next year, affecting water and precipithird world war” for several against N. Korea climate change informaSpaceX is scheduled to detation. years, said increased conflict tion from its website Friday, liver GPS satellites into orbit Environmental groups President Donald Trump would be devastating. saying in a press release that were dismayed by the EPA’s for the Air Force.

— From wire reports would not rule out the use language on the website is — From wire reports removal of climate change

people First lady helps open garden at children’s hospital First lady Melania Trump visited Children’s National Health System in Washington on Friday, her second visit there in as many months, to help the hospital mark the official opening of a healing garden dedicated to the first ladies of the United States.

“I was lucky to met so many very brave and amazing children,” the first lady said in brief remarks to more than 100 guests, including patients, donors and friends of the hospital.

“We had so much fun touring this space and planting many seeds. I look forward to coming back when everything that we planted is in full bloom.”

The new garden, which was inspired by a child whose last wish was to go outside, is named for Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon, a longtime friend and mentor to first lady Jacqueline Kennedy who redesigned the White House Rose Garden. Former first ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan (before she passed away) and Rosalynn Carter serve as honorary chairs.

“It took so many kind and caring people focused on these very brave and amazing children, and the end result is something everyone should be proud of,” Trump said. “This garden will be a quiet space for children to benefit from nature’s most important elements: fresh air and beautiful views to relax and enjoy in peace. It has always been my belief that a nurturing and positive environment is vital to the health and well-being of all children.”

President John F. Kennedy asked Mellon, who passed away in 2014, to redesign the White House Rose Garden during a Cape Cod picnic.

Ciara and Russell Wilson welcome newborn girl

Ciara and Russell Wilson’s baby girl is here.

The singer and her Seattle Seahawks quarterback husband welcomed their new baby Friday, the couple announced on their social media accounts.

“Dear Sienna Princess Wilson. No matter how big the wave, we will always be your calm in the storm.

We Love You,” Ciara wrote on Instagram under a picture of her at the beach.

The baby girl weighed in at 7 pounds and 13 ounces, the singer wrote.

It’s the couple’s first child together. They married last year, and used Instagram in October to announce they were expecting a baby.

The “1, 2 Step” singer has a son from a previous relationship with rapper Future.

Before announcing her latest pregnancy, Ciara told CNN that having her first son was “game changing for my life as a woman.”

— From wire reports

The kids suing Donald Trump are marching to the White House

By John D. Sutter CNN

A 16-year-old walked up to the microphone.

“The state of the planet is unraveling all around us because of our addiction to fossil fuels,” Xiuhtezcatl Martinez said at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court this week. “For the last several decades, we have been neglecting the fact that this is the only planet that we have and that the

Must read main stakeholders in this issue (of climate change) are the younger generation. Not only are the youth going to be inheriting every problem that we see in the world today — after our politicians have been long gone — but our voices have been neglected from the conversation.

“Our politicians are no longer representing our voices.”

So what’s a voiceless kid to do?

How about sue President Donald Trump and his administration — and then march to the White House?

Martinez is one of 21 young people taking Trump and members of his administration to federal court over inaction on global warming. On Saturday, several of these “climate kid’ plaintiffs — the youngest is 9 — walked alongside the chanting and sign-pumping adults at the March

for Climate, Jobs and Justice in Washington. That demonstration was a call for a clean energy revolution, and it’s expected to draw thousands. Perhaps fittingly, local forecasts call for potentially record-setting temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Demonstrators plan to converge on the White House.

Their lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Oregon, initially targeted then-President Barack Obama and his administration.

Last year, it survived motions by industry and government to dismiss the case. It has taken on new significance in the first 100 days of Trump’s tenure. The President has famously called climate change a hoax, and members of his Cabinet have equivocated on the science, injecting doubt into a long-held scientific consensus that humans are causing the planet to warm by burning fossil fuels and pumping heat-trapping pollution into the atmosphere.

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Grayson resident, 9, wins Camp Invention contest lease.

Mya Sewell, 9, a Grayson Mya Sewell now has resisome valuable experident and ence toward fulfilling her fourthdream. grader Mya Sewell She wants to grow up at Craig to become a scientist and Elemeninventor. tary School, was recently “It gives me the freenamed the winner of the dom to experiment with 2017 Camp Invention things without anybody Mighty Minds Contest. telling me what to do,” Mya was chosen the she said in a press reMighty Minds winner

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during a nationwide search for a Camp Invention “Super Alumni Camper.” To enter, campers created a video explaining what they learned at Camp Invention and how National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees inspire them, and then shared their own invention ideas.

Mya has attended Camp Invention, a summer enrichment program for children entering

kindergarten through sixth grade, for several years and offers an endorsement. It’s also a program of the nonprofit National Inventors Hall of Fame.

“I would encourage kids to go to Camp Invention because it ties together education and fun,” she said. “You also get to learn how to use hardware that might come in handy, and you get to take home most of

the stuff you build.”

In a YouTube video to explain one of her inventions, a sitting skateboard, she said, “I like the wind to my face, without the exercise on your legs.”

She built it with a wooden plank, two wheels from her dresser and two wheels from her dad’s dresser.

As the contest winner, Mya is being awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to

attend the 45th National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 4 in Washington.

As a special invited guest at the event, Mya will interview real-life inventors and appear on stage with inductees.

Mya said she is excited to be attending the ceremony. “It will be my first time riding on a plane,” she said. “Also, I get to talk about most of my inventions.”

A Parkview Christian School fifth-grade class constructed a doghouse for the Lilburn Police Department’s new K-9. (Photo: Parkview Christian School)

•From Page 1A B.B. Harris Elementary School student Morgan McLellan sings God Bless America during the unveiling of Duluth’s Dream Keepers sculpture on the Town Green on Saturday night. (Staff Photo: Curt Yeomans)

•From Page 1A the world, that we really think our children are special, that our children can succeed and that we want them to grow up and succeed,” Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal told the hundreds of people who gathered for the unveiling.

The unveiling was a big affair for Duluth. The first lady and her husband, Gov. Nathan Deal, joined Fincher, sculptor Martin Dawe, city leaders, U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, former U.S. Rep. John Linder, officials from the Duluth Fine Arts League and President Rodney Mims Cook Jr. for the unveiling.

It was a patriotic affair for a city which often wears its patriotism on its sleeve. There was a large American flag hanging behind the guests of honor on the town green’s performing stage. Veterans and first responders were also recognized during the ceremony, and children from B.B. Harris Elementary School sang for attendees.

Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris said she thinks the sculpture will only add to

Sculpture the city’s patriotic profile.

“It raises our level of patriotism,” she said.

“We’ve set a new standard.”

The sculpture has been a long time coming. Harris said planning and fundraising for the privately funded sculpture began two years ago.

Harris, who is friends with Fincher, said the artwork’s background also helps make the sculpture special to the city. Fincher painted the original Dream Keepers painting more than a decade ago in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington and Pennsylvania and it shows children of diverse backgrounds coming together to paint the American flag on a wall.

In this case, however, the flag is on a transparent piece of glass, and two brick columns on a wall that holds the glass are meant to recognize the Twin Towers that fell during the attacks.

“That’s an incredible piece of art because of its story,” Harris said.

Deal also praised the sculpture. The governor owns a copy of the Dream Keepers painting — his

Officer AJ Ajanovic, on May 1 to complete his training. After that, he’ll be the first K-9 dog the department has had in years.

Johnson said Lilburn is ready for him.

“There’s lots of community pride with the dog,” he said.

Gray’s class showed their pride by getting to work on Ajax new house.

“The kids did all the math for measurements,” Gray said. “We used power drills and hammered nails and got all these pieces together.”

Johnson and other officers occasionally popped in to help, prompting with math questions and using tools that seemed especially daunting.

“I think the kids, when they were done with the project, really ended up getting a lot out of it,” Johnson said. “They got to know us and we got to know them.”

Eventually, Gray said some of the officers would stop by the school just to spend time with the students.

“Officer A.J. once parked his car and ran out to play soccer with the kids,” she said. “It was just really cool.”

On Tuesday, about a month and a half after they started, Gray’s students were ready to unveil the finished

product for the police department. Nation said the school set up an unveiling ceremony they called the Doghouse Dedication.

The kids were excited to finally give their finished project to Ajax and the department. They didn’t know that the department had something for them, too.

Chief Bruce Hedley brought the class coins bearing the Lilburn Police Department logo on one side and a picture of the city on the other.

“He said he gives them to officers when they do something amazing and go above and beyond,” Gray said. “That officer in turn is supposed to hold on to it and when they see somebody go above and beyond, they give it to that person.”

Hedley said the coins were called “challenge coins,” and he gave one to Nation, Gray and each student.

“My kids were just blown away,” Gray said.

“They were just so honored. They couldn’t stop talking about it.”

She said it was just one more positive outcome in the service project she feels will just keep giving.

“The relationship between our students and the police is going to grow for years to come,” Gray said.

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•From Page 1A clothing to furniture and housewares. It will also be open the same hours as the Macy’s store it is located within.

Rivest said the outlettype store is designed to appeal to “fashionable customers who are looking for a deal,” saying that the shopping trends of younger customers who are more interested in lower prices inspired the concept.

“Definitely the millennials are shopping off-price, so this is a way to bring a new customer to the building,” Rivest said.

Montroy said she was happy to see Macy’s investing in its Gwinnett Place Mall location by adding the Backstage concept. She’d seen stories of other Macy’s stores around the country, and didn’t want to see that happen here.

“I’m interested in seeing Macy’s staying here

staff bought it for him as a birthday present because he was drawn to it often when it was on loan to the governor’s office — and has it hangs in his office at the state Capitol.

“It’s certainly nice to see Kathy here tonight and to see her art translated into this monument,” Deal said.

Mims, who dedicated the sculpture as a 9/11 memorial, said the children in particular had a special meaning though because of what they represented.

“In having a sculpture that focuses on the children, the city of Duluth has chosen to honor the people who lost a friend or a family member during the terrorists attacks which occurred on Sept.

11, 2001,” he said.

For Fincher, however, the sculpture meant one thing above all else: unity.

“We have a very diverse community in Duluth — an extremely diverse community — but the thing we have in common is that flag,” she said.

“What I hope is that the Duluth community will be inspired to come together and work together as one group of people.”

to learn to give back to the community, we build community service projects into our curriculum,” Nation said.

In the spring of each year, students and teachers in each Parkview Christian class complete a community service project together. This was Gray’s first year teaching at Parkview and she said she was “all in” on the project.

She said a brother-inlaw working in law enforcement inspired her to reach out to the Lilburn Police Department. She was blown away by the response.

Johnson visited Gray’s classroom three different times over the next three weeks. At first, he talked to the kids about law enforcement in general.

Then, Gray said Johnson and her students “got into the nitty gritty” of brainstorming a project that would help the department.

“We talked about a few things that would help n the community,” Johnson said. “The kids just really gravitated toward wanting to do something with animals.”

So he suggested building a doghouse for Ajax.

The 1-year-old Belgian Malinois is headed to North Carolina with his soon-to-be handler,

Lilburn

At left, an Atlanta Braves drumline performs in the clothing section of the Macy’s store at Gwinnett Place Mall on Saturday to entertain shoppers as they head into the retailer’s Macy’s Backstage shop for the first time. It is the first Macy’s Backstage location to open in Georgia.

Above, Duluth residents Denise and Tim Montroy browse through men’s swim trunks in the new Macy’s Backstage shop at Gwinnett Place Mall on Saturday. (Staff Photos: Curt Yeomans)

in Gwinnett Place Mall,” she said. “It’s close, maybe only 10 minutes away, and if this is a hit, then I think it will help them stay open.”

The store’s opening certainly drew a big crowd for its opening day, with a line of cus-

tomers stretching from Macy’s entrance along the front of the store and around the corner before it opened at 10 a.m. After a ribbon-cutting that was held a few minutes before the opening, an Atlanta Braves drumline came out of Macy’s and

performed for the crowd.

The drum line then followed the customers into the store and performed for customers as they shopped.

As she prepared to walk into the new store, Duluth resident Lynn George said she was

looking forward to seeing what the new Backstage store offered. She said she’s been a loyal Macy’s customer for about 20 years and was interested in seeing the new concept. She was particularly interested in seeing what kind of

clothing and housewares selection it had.

“I like the stuff that they have here, the quality of it, as well as range of different items they sell here,” George said.

“When I found out this was opening, I was like, ‘good.’”

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Tomatoes the most popular vegetable in gardens Gardening in Gwinnett

especially when they are loaded with fruit. Stake the tomato plants with wooden or steel stakes, tie the plants to a fence or use tomato cages.

Space them at least three feet apart for proper air circulation.

There are many different varieties of tomatoes, Tim Daly and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

Purchase tomato trans- Determinate tomatoes, plants that are healthy such as Celebrity and and 6 to 10 inches in Rutgers usually grow in a height. Tomatoes can compact bush form. They develop roots all along produce most of their their stems, so plant them fruit at one time and are as deep as their first preferred by gardeners set of leaves to encourwho desire an abundant age the formation of supply of ripe fruit for a healthy root system. canning. Indeterminate Prune them to one or varieties are taller and two main stems. Remove bear fruit continually all any suckers arising from season long. Examples of the roots and the stem or these tomatoes include leaf nodes, and cut off the varieties Better Boy any branches and leaves and Sweet 100. touching the ground.

Some varieties have Tomatoes do have a been bred to have resistendency to fall over, tance to various diseases.

These plants are not immune from the diseases but are less likely to become infected. Resistance is listed on the plant label using these abbreviations: V-Verticillium Wilt, F-Fusarium Wilt, N-Nematode, TTobacco Mosaic Virus, TSW-Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The heirloom varieties are quite popular, but most of them lack the disease resistance that the newer hybrids have. Avoid planting tomatoes in the same place every year. Disease organisms and insect pests have a tendency to build up in the soil over time.

Tomatoes are occasionally troubled by insects.

Whiteflies and aphids can be controlled by the application of insecticidal soaps. Caterpillars can be picked off the plant if few in numbers. They can also be treated with insecticides like Sevin,

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Emma Chambers Emma Catherine Wall Chambers, age 44, of Braselton, Georgia who entered into rest April 28, 2017 in Braselton.

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Edward “Ed” Fordsman Edward W. “Ed” Fordsman, age 69 of Buford, GA died Friday, April 28, 2017. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Harvey Riley will officiate. Interment will follow at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 1-3 PM at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to Cure Childhood Cancer at http://curechildhoodcancer.org/how-tohelp/donate-now in memory of Edward Fordsman.

Ed is survived by his wife, Linda Fordsman, Buford; children, Sheila Bozeman (Michael) Alpharetta, GA, Laura Stancil (Daniel) Buford; grandchildren, Stefan Bozeman, Ivyann Bozeman, Taylor Stancil, Alex Stancil, Matthew Stancil, Olivia Stancil; brother, Ralph Fordsman (Linda) Fordsman, Yonkers, NY; cousins, Hank Schoeneck, NY, Ed Schoeneck, PA, Barbara Bova, NY. Ed was born in Yonkers, NY and had lived in the Atlanta area the past 38 years. He was a veteran of the US Airforce and was retired from Wal-Mart.

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Thomas Francis Forkner, Sr, 98, of Suwanee, Ga. died April 26, 2017 at Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek. He was born in Hawkinsville, GA on June 14, 1918, to Benjamin Scrugs Forkner and Bessie Allison Forkner.

His wife of 71 years, Martha, preceded him in death by 7 1/2 weeks.

Tom is survived by his children Marti ForknerVernon (Terry Vernon), Allison Forkner (Weyman Johnson), Tom Forkner Jr (Vera), grandchildren Natalie Nida, Chloe Johnson, Willa Johnson, Ben Forkner (Julie), Daniel Forkner and 4 greatgrandchildren, Sky Nida, Andrew, Luke and Paul Forkner and by numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was an active member of Parkway Baptist Church, Johns Creek, GA and The Atlanta Athletic Club.

Tom grew up in rural DeKalb County, Ga. in what would become Avondale Estates. Benjamin Forkner, Tom’s father, was the general superintendent of the original construction of Avondale and later started Forkner Realty Company. Tom earned degrees from Young Harris College and John Marshall Law School. He started his own law practice at age 23.

World War II cut short his law practice when he was drafted into the US Army in 1941. He was an Army intelligence officer and security officer for the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge TN and New York City. At Oak Ridge on what he called the “luckiest day of his life,” he met the love of his life, Martha Jean Bishop, and married her after only 90 days of courtship on September 20, 1945.

After the war Tom and Martha returned to Georgia where he began a long and successful career in real estate, starting at Forkner Realty in Avondale Estates. He served as the president of the DeKalb County Board of Realtors and was appointed to appraise the right-of-way and land acquisition for every interstate in the county. This included I-85, I-20, I-285 and the Stone

Mountain Freeway.

In 1949 he sold a house to the late Joe W. Rogers, Sr. and a long-lasting friendship and business relationship began. Together they co-founded the Waffle House restaurant chain when they opened the first restaurant in Avondale in 1955.

“Joe told me to open a restaurant and he’d show me how to run it,” Tom had said. Joe would later join Tom at the Waffle House full time in 1961 and the chain took off from there. Tom and Joe opened 400 restaurants by the end of the 1970’s when they sold the business to the next generation. Tom and Joe became brand ambassadors for Waffle House making appearances and speaking to groups of Waffle House associates over the next four decades.

After a health scare in midlife, Tom decided to change his life style dramatically. He gave up appraisal work, turned over the real estate business to his brother John and stepped out of the Waffle House business.

He took up golf at which he excelled, becoming an accomplished Senior Golfer and a charter member of the Georgia Seniors Golf Association.

Tom won the state Seniors Championship four times, the international Seniors Championship twice and was listed in the top 10 senior golfers by GOLF DIGEST four times. He was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 2007.

He served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the DeKalb Board of Realtors and the Young Harris College Board of Trustees.

Tom had a keen mind and strong body even in his later years, driving himself to the office each weekday well into his 90’s, and enjoyed entertaining family and friends with vivid stories of his life.

Every activity he was involved with, he enjoyed to the fullest.

A celebration of life will be held at Norcross First United Methodist church on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 3:00 pm with Dr. J. Truett Gannon and Dr. Jim King officiating. Visitation will be held at Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Giving Kitchen, www.thegivingkitchen. o

or products such as Dipel or Thuricide that contain a bacteria that specifically targets caterpillars without harming other insects, animals or people.

A common disorder of tomatoes is blossom end rot. The fruit develops a dark sunken water-soaked area at the blossom end. The cause is a low calcium concentration in the fruit, often resulting from the plant being under stress due to uneven soil moisture levels. Maintain the soil pH between 6 and 6.5 and supply calcium through applications of dolomitic limestone. To keep the soil evenly moist, use mulch and provide a deep watering once or twice a week.

Using proper cultural practices and planting disease-resistant varieties will help in the production of healthy, tasty tomatoes in the garden

throughout the growing season. They are often the most prized vegetable; no garden would be complete without them.

If you would like to learn more about growing tomatoes, UGA Extension Gwinnett is having a program, Totally Tomatoes, which will cover proper planting and maintenance methods of growing tomatoes. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the second-floor conference room of the Gwinnett County Government Annex Building located at 750 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. There is no charge. To register, please contact the Extension office.

Timothy Daly is an Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension Agent with UGA Extension Gwinnett. He can be contacted at 678-3774011 or tdaly@uga.edu.

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org which helps Atlanta area restaurant workers, to The Georgia Junior Golf Association www.

GSGAFoundation.org that supports young golfers from ages 7 to 18, or to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society www. nationalmssociety.org.

On-line condolences may be made at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.

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Betty Jessee Betty Jane Prather Jessee, age 88, of Lilburn, Ga., died Saturday morning, April 29, 2017. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.

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David Johnson David Lee Johnson, 80, of Jefferson who entered into rest April 28, 2017.

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Patrick Henson (Hannah) and Phillip Henson; sisters, Katie Gustafson (Scott) and Jessie Somoza (Andrew); nieces, Hanna Gustafson, Caroline Somoza, Sara Kathryn Somoza and Elizabeth Somoza; nephew, Courtland Gustafson. On-line condolences can be made at www.crowellbrothers. com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Two Tailz Rescue at www.twotailzrescue.org.

Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, Norcross/ Peachtree Corners, Georgia. 770-448-5757.

Gloria Jones Gloria Grimes Jones, age 59, of Lawrenceville, LILBURN GA passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She is Jimmy Garmon survived by her husband, Jimmy (Gut) Garmon, Adolphus “Churchill” age 74, of Lilburn, Ga., Jones. formerly of Brookhaven, Funeral Services HonGa., died Friday, April 28, oring the Life of Gloria 2017. Bill Head Funeral will be held on Tuesday, Homes and Crematory, Lil- May 2, 2017 at 2:30PM at burn/Tucker Chapel, (770) Friendship Baptist Church 564-2726. in Loganville. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery Loganville.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 1st at Tom M. Wages LawLAWRENCEVILLE renceville Chapel from Jerry Harrison 5pm-8pm .

Jerry Harrison, age 81 of Lawrenceville passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017.

Graveside services will be SUGAR HILL held at 4 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Gwinnett Sara McCormick Memorial Park in LawSara Margaret McCorrenceville. Mr. Harrison is mick, age 49 of Sugar preceded in death by his Hill, GA passed away wife: Evelyn Harrison & Wednesday, April 26, his sons: Mark Harrison 2017. A memorial service & John Crenshaw. He is will be held at 1:00 pm survived by: wife: Ann on Saturday, April 29, Harrison, Lawrenceville; 2017 at the Peachtree daughter & son-in-law: Corners Chapel of Crowell Susan & Dan Johnson, Bu- Brothers Funeral Homes ford; sons: Gene Harrison, & Crematory. The famLoganville; Cal Crenshaw, ily will receive friends on Auburn; Calvin W. CrenSaturday, April 29, 2017 shaw, Ellijay; dog: Rose; from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm many loving grandchilat the funeral home. Sara dren; many great grandis preceded in death by children; caregivers: Rose her parents, James KnowlCanty; Janet Poole; & son and Caroline Smith Melissa Nichols. In Lieu of Knowlson. She is surFlowers donations may be vived by her husband, Pat made to Capstone Hospice, McCormick; step-mother, 5672 Peachtree Pkwy, Ste Gayle Knowlson; sons, J Peachtree Corners, GA P 30092 (770)558-6202. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Rd. SW Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences $ at www.stewartfh.com

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Katarzyna Paterek Katarzyna W. Paterek, age 91, of Bethlehem, GA passed away April 28, 2017. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Robert Reese Robert M. Reese, 93, of Peachtree Corners, GA died April 26, 2017.

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.

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Susan Thompson Susan Thompson, age 57 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away April 26, 2017. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770963-2411 www.wagesfuneralhome.com .

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Tomatoes are one of the most widely planted vegetables. They are relatively easy to grow and are an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space. Each plant has the potential to yield 10 to 15 pounds or more of fruit if provided the proper growing conditions.

Tomatoes require full sun and at least one inch of water per week.

The plants prefer welldrained soil amended with organic matter such as compost, top soil or other such material.

Tomatoes are medium feeders and should have an application of a 1010-10 balanced fertilizer applied every four weeks for optimal growth. Place some pine bark or pine straw mulch in a two to three-inch layer around the base of the plants to keep moisture in the soil and to control weeds.

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Tyler Knapp loads software on a computer for Nolan Richart, 10, of Cumming, last summer during a Kids 4 Coding camp at Gwinnett Technical College’s Alpharetta campus. (File Photo)

Kids 4 Coding camps to return to Gwinnett Tech

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apps and communicate online,” co-founder Ann Marie Laramee said in a press release. “The next A popular summer generation must feel camp is set to return this comfortable navigating year. new technology and unGwinnett Technical derstand tech concepts to College announced this solve problems and colweek that Kids 4 Coding laborate, no matter their youth technology camps field of study or career would be offered at both path.” of its campuses this year.

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A Discovery High student who finished second in the state competition as the only Gwinnett student there is on his way to New York for a national monologue competition Monday.

Ryan Lewis will be among a host of high school students to compete at the eighth annual National August Wilson Monologue Competition at 7 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre at 245 W. 52nd St. in New York.

The event features high school students from around the country performing monologues by the late legendary playwright. A panel of celebrity judges will evaluate the competitors and select a winner.

The top three contestants from the national competition receive college scholarships along with monetary awards and the gift of TCG’s Century Cycle collec-

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August Wilson’s literary legacy is a series of 10 plays, The American Century Cycle, for which he received two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. Each is set in a different decade, depicting the comic and tragic aspects of the AfricanAmerican experience in the 20th century.

The National August Wilson Monologue Competition was founded in 2007 by Kenny Leon and Todd Kreidler at Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company in Atlanta. The national program is produced in collaboration between Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theaters.

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Proposal pending for restaurants on Hamilton Mill

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“Pucketts Mill Road has been considered the dividing line between commercial development centered A pair of restaurants, at I-85/Hamilton Mill including a Dairy Queen, interchange and residential could be coming to the developments between intersection of Hamilton Pucketts Mill Road and Mill Road and Pucketts Mill Wallace Road,” he said.

Road, but there are a lot of The proposed site plan is questions about whether it designed around Pucketts should proceed.

Mill being moved, however.

Barbara Banks and Rene Banks Seawell are asking the county to rezone the 4.24-acre property on the 2800 block of Hamilton Mill Road from a RA-200 Agriculture Resident District to a C-1 Neighborhood Business District. They are also seeking a special use permit so the restaurants can operate there.

“The applicants are trying to make the project neighborhood friendly and to that end they agree that there will not be a gas station located on the property if it is approved as C-l,” the applicants said in a letter to county officials.

The proposal has been tabled until the county commission’s May 23 meeting, at which a public hearing is expected to take place.

This isn’t the first time someone has tried to build something at that location.

A proposal in 2013 also included a Dairy Queen, according to county documents, but that project did not proceed.

“Several years ago, there was a request to rezone a part of the property to commercial, and some of the neighbors expressed concerns about the uses for the remainder of the property as well as access to the property,” the applicants wrote in their letter to officials.

“This request is for all of the property to be rezoned as C-1 with complete interparcel access and to allow drive-thru windows at the proposed restaurants.”

This latest proposal adds the second drive-thru or sit-down restaurant and a two-story building, which will have retail on the first floor and office above it, behind both eateries.

County staff and a group of residents in the area are opposed to the new proposal.

Staff raised concerns that while the county plans to move the Pucketts MillHamilton Mill intersection to the northwest, there were no definite details yet about when it would happen.

Director of Current Planning Jerry Oberholzter said the area had also historically been an unofficial line marking changes in zoning types. curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

Sugarloaf Mills hosts Peachtree Rides Carnival

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Sugarloaf Mills is hosting the Peachtree Rides Carnival through May 7.

Rides, games and treats are available from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 5 to 11 p.m.

Friday and from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

It’s all in the Sears Outlet parking lot at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville.

Tickets are available at the carnival entrance gate.

There are unlimited ride bands for $25, single tickets for $1.25 or 25 tickets for $25. Each ride typically accepts two to four tickets.

Pick up $5 off unlimited rides coupons at the mall management office, an offer that’s valid from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2 to 7 p.m.

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“This project is proposing to have one entrance onto the new section of Pucketts Mill Road, one access point onto the Old Pucketts Mill Road cul-de-sac and finally a right-in right-out access onto Hamilton Mill Road pending (Gwinnett) DOT approval,” the applicants wrote to county officials.

Despite the staff recom-

mendation and opposition from residents, the county Planning Commission recommended its approval earlier this month.

That recommendation, however, came after the Planning Commission waited a month for the developers and residents to meet and try to reach a compromise. Planning

Commissioner Brad Crowe told his colleagues at the time the developer had not amended its plans after that meeting, and residents remained opposed to the proposal.

Conditions of that approval included added prohibitions on building a gas station, a fireworks store, a convenience store, a nursing

home, an automotive brokerage business, a day care facility or a rehabilitation center on the site.

Other businesses — such as adult bookstores, equipment rental businesses, smoke shops and tattoo parlors — were already recommended for prohibition at the site by county staff as well.

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These renderings show two of the types of townhomes that are being proposed for a land lot next to Lowes on Stone Mountain Highway. County commissioners tabled the item for a month to give the developer and the community time to work out some issues. (Special Illustrations)

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Commissioners table decision on 149-townhome development acres of land on the 4900 block of Stone Mountain Highway, but Commissioner Lynette Howard said A developer is proposing there are still some issues building 149 townhomes that need to be ironed next to a Lowes on Stone out before the Board of Mountain Highway, but Commissioners can hold a the community is going to public hearing. have to wait another month “The community and to find out if the homes the developer are working will be approved. together on this, and they Gwinnett County comboth asked for one more missioners tabled the month,” Howard told her proposal until its May colleagues.

23 meeting. It’s a major US Land Investments housing development that LLC is proposing to build is expected to built on 26.6 5.6 townhomes per acre

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on the site, which was partially graded when the Lowes was built in anticipation of further commercial development.

The company is asking commissioners to rezone the property from a general business district and officeinstitutional district to a single-family residence townhouse district.

The proposed development would have a community main street, pocket parks and nature trails in addition to the townhomes.

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posed a minimum width of 22 feet and a minimum square footage of 1,800 square feet for each townhome. It also plans to use a stormwater detention pond behind Lowes, according to county documents.

The county’s Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions for the project earlier this month, going against a staff recommendation to deny the project.

“In the department’s opinion, the current zoning of the site for commercial

and office use is more appropriate at this location than the requested townhome development,” Gwinnett County Planning and Zoning Department officials wrote in their report on the proposal.

“Rezoning the site for a residential development could result in potential land-use conflicts with neighboring commercial businesses and may not be a proper location for such a residential use.”

Representatives of US Land Investments, argued

in their application that other commercial developments in the area had made it impossible to develop with its current zoning.

“Due to the influx and oversaturation of commercial and retail uses in the area, the existing zoning, conditions and restrictions, the subject property does not have reasonable economic use as currently zoned, and has remained vacant and undeveloped,” the representatives wrote in

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Gwinnett students dominate Woodall’s art contest Gwinnett County students recently swept the top three spots in the Seventh Congressional District Artistic Discovery art competition hosted

by U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga. The competition is Rob Woodall open to high school students throughout the congressional district, which includes parts of Gwinnett and Forsyth Counties. Congressional districts across the country hold art competitions every spring, and the first place winning art piece from each district will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

“I’m always amazed by the talent of our young people in this district, and as I told them today, I’m

North Gwinnett student Reina Lee came in second, with Brookwood student Brady Graham earning third place. Both students also received scholarship offers from the Art Institute of Atlanta.

gression” persisted, according to media reports.

Reports also emerged on Thursday saying a North Korean propaganda outlet had released a video that showed the White House in cross hairs.

The U.S., meanwhile, Perdue: North Korea’s has sent an anti-missile ‘reckless belligerence’ system, an air craft carrier Curt Yeomans a threat to region and a nuclear submarine U.S. Sen. David Perdue to South Korea. There has so appreciative that they’ve took a tough tone on North also been talk of possible chosen to share it with the Korea this past week after diplomatic pressure and rest of us,” Woodall said a briefing by White House economic sanctions being in a statement. “Artistry officials to placed on North Korea. matters not only in our a biparti“North Korea’s reckless individual lives, but also san colbelligerence threatens our in our communities across lection of allies in the region and Georgia and the entire congress- could possibly threaten the country. I look forward to men. homeland in the future,” this event every spring.”

TenPerdue said in a statement Peachtree Ridge stusions have Wednesday. “Today’s dent Ellie Soh took first briefing signals President David Perdue been runplace honors in Woodall’s ning high Trump’s willingness to district, receiving a $3,000 between U.S. and North engage and inform both annual scholarship to the Korea, with the communist Republicans and DemoSavannah College of Art nation pledging to concrats in Congress of the and Design and a $12,000 tinue conducting nuclear increasing risk posed by scholarship from the Art tests as long as what its North Korea.

Institute of Atlanta. leaders called U.S. “ag“A strong U.S. part-

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Tennis Center for redevelopment.” their application.

There was a previThe developer’s atous request last year to torney, Marian C. Adrezone the property for a eimy, further argued that traditional neighborhood point in a letter to county development district, but officials on Dec. 2. She that request was denied pointed to efforts by the without prejudice, accordEvermore Community ing to county documents.

Improvement District Conditions placed on and county officials in the latest proposal by the the area in her argument Planning Commission inthat the request should be clude use of a mixture of approved. accent materials — such “It is clear that the resi- as brick, stacked stone dential real estate market or fiber cement siding is not only strong, but — on the front, a 3-foot particularly near Stone water table on the sides Mountain and the Yellow and a requirement that River Game Ranch, where the developers provide the County and Evermore landscaping or water conCID have supported qual- tainment improvements ity, residential developin an effort to minimize ment in order to support the amount of stormwater the saturated retail and runoff from the property. commercial market in that Those water containarea,” Adeimy wrote. ment improvements range “The county recently from pervious parking to furthered that goal by in-ground cisterns, acapproving the purchase cording to county docuof the Stone Mountain ments.

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nership with our allies in the region is essential to reining in this rogue nation and sending the message that this threatening behavior will not be tolerated.”

Isakson receives Friend of the Farm Bureau award U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson is a friend to farmers — at least that’s the message that came out of the American Farm Bureau Federation this past Johnny week.

Isakson The federation presented its Friend of the Farm Bureau to Isakson for his work on trade, food security and safety, technology and regulatory reform, according to the senator’s office.

“I’m proud to again re-

ceive this award on behalf of Georgia’s agriculture industry,” Isakson said in a statement. “Agriculture is Georgia’s No. 1 industry, and I am proud to fight for the interests of our growers in every policy area.”

Upcoming • The Gwinnett County Young Democrats and the Red Clay Democrats will host a Breaking the Glass Ceiling networking and fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. today at La Cazuela, 179 W. Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. Featured speakers will include Donna McLeod and state Reps. Brenda Lopez, DNorcross, and Sam Park, D-Lawrenceville. General admission will be $40, but there will be a special admission price of $10 for students.

Political Notebook appears in the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar prints periodically and as space permits. Send items for the Community Calendar to calendar@ gwinnettdailypost.com or the Gwinnett Daily Post, P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046.

Please include event name, time and date, location, with address, phone number, and cost. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.

May 1

The Gwinnett Library will host John Sandford, Pulitizer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at 10 College St. in Norcross. For more information, visit www. gwinnettpl.org/calendar.

May 4

The Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse Gazebo will observe the 66th annual National Day of Prayer from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place in downtown Lawrenceville, but the rain-out location is the Lawrenceville First Baptist Church, which is located at 165 S. Clayton St. in Lawrenceville.

For more information, call 770906-8215.

May 6

Whistlestop Park will house the Auburn History and Heroes Backyard Bar-B-Que Competition and event at 10 a.m. The event will be held near City Hall in Auburn. Fore more information, visit www. cityofauburn-ga.org.

May 12

TPC Sugarloaf at Sugarload Country Club hosts inaugural Pig and Pearls at 7 p.m. The event will cost $150. It will be held at 2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive in Duluth. For more information, visit www.wheneveryonesurvives.org.

May 13

The GFWC Lilburn Women’s Club will host Behind the Garden Gate: A Tour of Lilburn Area Gardens at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 in ad-

vance and $20 the day of. For more information, visit www. lwcgardentour.org Braselton Town Green hosts the Braselton Beach Bash on the Green at 3 p.m. The event will be located at 9924 Davis St. in Braselton. For more information, visit www. downtownbraselton.com/

May 20

The Grayson Cycling Club will host the annual Grayson Fun and Fitness Festival at 10 a.m. The event will be located at 1 Park Drive in Grayson. For more information, visit www.cityofgrayson.org.

June 17

The Dare to Care Team hosts Georgia’s Run for the Homeless at 8 a.m. The event will be located at 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway in Lawrenceville.

For more information, visit www.daretocare5k.com.

Ongoing

The Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring Writer’s Groups from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday.

The groups will meet at the Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, which is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Berkeley Lake. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com.

There will be badminton being played from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday. These badminton nights will take place at Best Friend Park, which is located at 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com.

The Atlanta Hobby Robot Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon the last Saturday of every month. The club meetings will take place at Pinckneyville Community Recreation Center, which is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Berkeley Lake. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty. com.

There will be Northeast

Georgia Civil War Round Table meetings starting at 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. The meetings will take place at the Gwinnett History Museum, which is located at 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.org.

There will be Gwinnoters meetings starting at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month. The meetings will take place at the Gwinnett History Museum, which is located at 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com.

HOOKED: Teen Volunteer Club, a service volunteer club, will meet monthly on the first Saturday of each month. The club will meet at the Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, which is located at 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.

For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com.

McDaniel Marchers, a walking club, meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday and Saturday of each month. The club will meet at the McDaniel Farm Park, which is located at 3251 McDaniel Road in Duluth. For more information, visit gwinnettcounty.com.

The city of Buford is hosting games of Mah Jongg from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Bogan Park, 2723 N. Bogan Road in Buford.

For more information, call 678457-3772.

Tannery Row Ale House hosts their very own trivia nights every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. Tannery Row Ale House is located at 554 W. Main St. in Buford. For more information, visit tanneryrowalehouse.com.

The Eastside Hospital will host the Tiny Stitches Snellville Workshop on the second Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is

located at 2160 Fountain Drive in Snellville and will be held at South Campus in Room H2U. For more information, visit tinystitches.org.

Tannery Row Ale House presents Family Movie Night every Monday, and kids eat free with an adult purchase.

The event is located at 554 W. Main St. in Building E in Buford.

For more information, visit tanneryrowalehouse.com.

Chef’s Pantry presents a Kids’ Cooking Class from 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Classes will be led by a professional chef and children ages 8 and up are allowed to attend.

The cost is $30 per class and $100 for four. The event will be located at 3939 Atlanta Highway, Suite 105 in Loganville. For more information, call 770-466-9550 to register.

The Southeastern Railways Museum presents their Space Craft Preschool Program on the second Thursday of each month. The event is located at 3595 Peachtree Road in Duluth. For more information, visit train-museum.org.

Downtown Braselton will host the Braselton Farmers Market now through selected dates in May. The event will be located on Davis Street in Braselton. For more information, visit www.braselton.net.

The Smoky Springs Retirement Residence hosts The Greater Hall County Chapter of Georgia Council of the Blind on every second Saturday of each month. The meetings take place at 940 S. Enota Drive in Gainesville. For more information, contact Lana Carder at 770-945-5603.

Lilburn Day Camp presents the Under The Big Top carnival and circus June 5-9. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.campscui.active. com/orgs/LilburnDayCamp.

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Populism Legislature turns adoption on pause efforts into political sausage

WASHINGTON — Yesterday’s conventional wisdom: A wave of insurgent populism is sweeping the West, threatening its foundational institutions — the European Union, the Western alliance, even liberal democracy itself.

Today’s conventional wisdom (post-firstround French presidential election): The populist wave has crested, soon to abate.

Chances are that both verdicts are wrong.

The anti-establishment sentiment that gave us Brexit, then Donald Trump, then seemed poised to give us Marine Le Pen, has indeed plateaued.

But although she will likely be defeated in the second round, victory Charles by the leading centrist, Krauthammer Emmanuel Macron, would hardly constitute an establishment triumph.

Macron barely edged out a Cro-Magnon communist (Jean-Luc Melenchon), a blood-and-soil nationalist (Le Pen) and a center-right candidate brought low by charges of nepotism and corruption (Francois Fillon). And the ruling Socialist candidate came in fifth, garnering a pathetic 6 percent of the vote.

On the other hand, the populists can hardly be encouraged by what has followed Brexit and Trump: Dutch elections, where the nationalist Geert Wilders faded toward the end and came nowhere near power; Austrian elections, where another nationalist challenge was turned back; and upcoming German elections, where polls indicate that the far-right nationalists are at barely 10 percent and slipping. And, of course, France.

In retrospect, the populist panic may have been overblown. Regarding Brexit, for example, the shock exaggerated its meaning. Because it was so unexpected, it became a sensation. But in the longer view, Britain has always been deeply ambivalent about Europe, going back at least to Henry VIII and his break with Rome. In the intervening 500 years, Britain has generally seen itself as less a part of Europe than an offshore island.

The true historical anomaly was Britain’s EU membership with all the attendant transfer of sovereignty from Westminster to Brussels. Brexit was a rather brutal return to the extra-European norm, but the norm it is.

The other notable populist victory, the triumph of Trump, has also turned out to be less than meets the eye. He certainly ran as a populist and won as a populist but, a mere 100 days in, he is governing as a traditionalist.

The Obamacare replacement proposals are traditional small-government fixes. His tax reform is a follow-on to Reagan’s from 1986. His Supreme Court pick is a straight-laced, constitutional conservative out of central casting. And his more notable executive orders read as a wish list of traditional business-oriented conservatism from regulatory reform to the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.

I happen to support all of these moves, but they don’t qualify as insurrectionist populism.

The one exception may be trade policy. As of now, however, it remains ad hoc and idiosyncratic. Trump has made gestures and threats to those cunning Mexicans, Chinese and now Canadians.

But it’s not yet clear if he is serious about, say, withdrawing from NAFTA or just engaging in a series of opening negotiating gambits.

The softwood timber dispute with Canada is hardly new. It dates back 35 years. Every intervening administration has contested the terms of trade in various forums. A full-scale trade war with our leading trading partner would indeed break new ground. Anything short of that, however, is the art of the deal.

The normalization of Trump is one indicator that there may be less to the populist insurrection than imagined. The key, however, is Europe, where the stakes are infinitely higher. There the issue is the future of the nation state itself, as centuries of sovereignty dissolve within an expanding superstate. It influences every aspect of daily life — from the ethnic makeup of neighborhoods to the currency that changes hands at the grocery.

The news from France, where Macron is openly, indeed ostentatiously, pro-European (his campaign headquarters flies the EU flag) is that France is not quite prepared to give up on the great experiment. But the Europeanist elites had better not imagine this to be an enduring verdict. The populist revolt was a reaction to their reckless and anti-democratic push for even greater integration. The task today is to address the sources of Europe’s economic stagnation and social alienation rather than blindly pursue the very drive that led to this precarious moment.

If the populist threat turns out to have frightened the existing powers out of their arrogant complacency, it should be deemed a success. But make no mistake: The French election wasn’t a victory for the status quo. It was a reprieve. For now, the populist wave is not in retreat. It’s on pause.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

There is a saying that the two things you don’t want to see made are law and sausage.

Sometimes, they are hard to tell apart. State Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, can speak first-hand about how the political process can stink worse than ground-up hog parts.

Georgia’s adoption laws are antiquated and in serious need of updating. The last time the state code was updated was in 1990, due mainly to the efforts of a state senator by the name of Nathan Deal.

There are currently 12,000 foster children in Georgia.

The average time for foster care adoption in our state is a bit more than two-and-a-half years. Nationally, the figure is just over a year. Many Georgia families go out-of-state to adopt because it is easier.

Rep. Reeves began an effort two years ago to modernize the code, working with the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers, the Department of Family and Children Services, the Council of Superior Court Judges and adoption agencies among others in crafting appropriate legislation.

Reeves says the bill was simply a rewrite and modernization of the current code to make the adoption process more efficient, (since the last rewrite, something called the internet has appeared on the scene), to give judges more leeway in determining custody issues and to stream-

colleagues, they had had all session to introduce a separate bill to deal with that issue.

He didn’t. He chose to hijack Bert Reeves’ bill.

By springing his amendment on Rep. Reeves a couple of hours before the hearing, he disrespected the bill’s Dick author by not giving Reeves Yarbrough ample time to discuss the proposed amendment. The line international adoption Marietta Daily Journal called procedures. it a “cowardly act.” I call it In late February, Reeves’ unprofessional and unbecombill passed out of the House of ing a principled legislator who Representatives unanimously should know better. and then was sent to the state Again, you don’t like the Senate. At the request of a idea of same-sex couples subcommittee of the Senate adopting children? Great.

Judiciary Committee, changes Then pass a law to that effect. to the bill were made and There’s no law against that. agreed upon and everything You had all session to do seemed in order to pass the so. Don’t stick a last-minute bill out of the full committee, amendment into a bill that through the Senate and then would have helped streamonto the governor’s desk for line an outdated process and his signature. made it easier to find homes That is when the stink of for a group of kids that don’t petty politics began to perme- deserve to be caught in the ate the place. As the Senate middle of this kind of political Judiciary Committee was get- gamesmanship. ting set to consider Reeves’ Gov. Deal opposed the bill, Sen. William Ligon, Reffort to amend the legislaBrunswick, informed Reeves tion, as did DFACS Executive he had tacked on an amendDirector Bobby Cagle. House ment to the bill that would Speaker David Ralston urged allow mission-based adoption the Senate to pass Reeves’ agencies not to have to place bill. But as time dwindled children with same-sex pardown to the wee moments ents. Suddenly, bipartisanship before adjournment, Senate became politically toxic.

President Pro Tempore David Let me stop at this point to Shafer, who is making noises say that if this matter was that about running for lieutenimportant to Ligon and his ant governor, threatened to

have Rep. Reeves thrown off the Senate floor for trying to encourage senators to pass his bill. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who is obviously running for governor, seems to have taken a pass on the whole matter. As the session ended, the Senate “recommitted” the bill for more study, effectively killing two years of hard work by Rep. Reeves.

How did a good-faith effort to update Georgia’s adoption laws turn into such a rancid piece of sausage?

It’s the politics, stupid. This wasn’t about Georgia’s foster children. It was about ambitious politicians getting themselves positioned to run for statewide office next year and trying hard not to offend their right-wing base or the business community who sit on different sides of the same-sex-anything argument.

Georgia’s foster children were merely pawns.

Do me a favor: The first politician who comes to you seeking your vote for statewide office and tells you it is all about the future of our children — throw up on their shoes and tell them it was the sausage that made you do it.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at yarb2400@ bellsouth.net; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139; online at dickyarbrough.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb.

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The importance of minority teachers CHICAGO — Black teachers make a difference.

I know because I attended a prestigious college-preparatory public high school in the heart of Chicago where approximately half of the teachers were black. They included my AP Biology teacher and AP English teacher, several of my art teachers, one of my history teachers, a chemistry teacher — and probably many more I’m forgetting in the haze of the past quarter-century.

These African-American men and women were wellrespected experts who took no guff from students regardless of whether they were black, white, Hispanic, Asian, immigrant, native-born, rich or poor.

The effects they must have had on my black peers were heretofore unfathomable, but researchers have started quantifying it.

Low-income black students who have at least one black teacher in elementary school are significantly more likely to graduate from high school and consider attending college, says “The Long-Run Impacts of Same-Race Teachers,” a new working paper recently published by the Institute of Labor Economics.

This paper also notes that having at least one black teacher in third through fifth grades reduced a black student’s probability of dropping out of school by 29 percent.

And for very low-income

Department of Education, even though minority teachers remain underrepresented, both the number and proportion of minority teachers in elementary and high schools grew by 104 percent between 1987-88 and 2011-12, compared with 38 percent growth in the numEsther ber of white teachers.

Cepeda Also excellent news for boys who face a female-domblack boys, the chance of inated teaching force: During dropping out fell by 39 perthis same period, the number cent. of minority male teachers The insight isn’t comincreased by 110 percent pletely novel — it has been compared with 102 percent for researched and called the “race minority female teachers. match effect” or “role model In all, the percentage of effect” — but this new study teachers who belonged to all is the first to find that student- minority groups increased teacher racial matches had from 12.4 percent in 1987-88 longer-lasting benefits than to 17.3 percent in 2011-12. just improved performance What would make this a during individual academic 100 percent bright spot for an years. increasingly diverse student “Many of these kids can’t population is if all students had imagine being an educated an equal opportunity to see person and perhaps that’s bewell-educated minority teachcause they’ve never seen one ers leading their classrooms. that looks like them,” said coHowever, it looks like author Nicholas Papageorge, racially and ethnically diverse an assistant professor of teachers are unevenly distribeconomics at Johns Hopkins uted in public schools.

University, in a press release.

At schools where the “Then, they get to spend a student poverty level is 33 to whole year with one. This one 74 percent, the proportion of black teacher can change a stu- minority teachers has gone up dent’s entire future outlook.” by 115.9 percent. At schools There is good news to go where 75 percent or more of along with this observation: the students are at poverty The U.S. teacher force is level, the proportion of minorbecoming more diverse. ity teachers has gone up by According to a new sta288 percent. tistical analysis by the U.S. With what we know about

the role model effect, this appears to be a net positive for students who tend to be concentrated in high-poverty schools — but it also may not be.

Minority teachers who take jobs in some of the most challenging schools may face higher levels of burnout and turnover — not to mention having less job security and potentially lower average pay compared with better-funded districts. Schools with revolving doors for teachers generally don’t serve students well regardless of their racial or ethnic composition.

And shouldn’t schools with majority-white and/or high-income family populations also value a diverse teacher corps?

For how popular the value of equity and social justice has become in education policy, you’d think that schools with students who have a poverty level of less than 33 percent could do better than a scant 0.9 percent increase in the number of minority teachers from 1988 to 2012.

Change never comes fast enough. But if the issue of increasing the diversity of our country’s teaching corps is largely fixed, we need to move on to integrating minority teachers into high-performing schools where they can be role models for all students.

Esther Cepeda’s email address is estherjcepeda@ washpost.com.

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IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA Civil Action No. NC-17-02 City of Lawrenceville vs.

150 Stanley Court Tax Parcel No. R5174 177 and Beechwood Properties, LLC NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that a Nuisance Complaint was filed in the City of Lawrenceville Municipal Court on April 25, 2017, Civil Action File No: NC-17-02, in compliance with Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia and pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 412-7 et seq., with reference to and against the dwelling, building, structure, or property at the above-referenced location within the municipal boundaries of Lawrenceville, Georgia.

A hearing on the issue shall be held before the Municipal Court of said City at 70 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia at 9:00 a.m. on the 18th day of May, 2017.

By publication of this notice, the owner and any parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the Complaint and to appear in person or otherwise and give testimony at such time and place.

Frank Hartley, Esq. Attorney for the City of Lawrenceville Thompson, Sweeny, Kinsinger & Pereira P.C. P.O. Drawer 1250 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 928-485029, 4/30

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individual listed below at location indicated: 5151 Annistown Road Stone Mountain, GA 30087 770.469.5363 May 10, 2017 @ 12:00pm Unit 108 Louis White Misc. household items Unit 355 Mignon DeJohn Business documents and dining room set Unit 379 Giselle Browne Household goods, boxes Unit 446 Dana Pinkett Household goods, clothes, baby toys Unit 486 Michele Sewell Office goods Unit 496 Adrienne Sengsourichanh 2 bedroom home and living Unit 536 Teri Jefferson Household goods Unit 575 Ebony Smalls 4 bedroom home, piano, boxes Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above refferenced 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.

929-482768, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Extra Space Storage 3942 Stone Mountain Hwy 78, Snellville GA 30039 770-891-1688 On May 10th, 2017 at 11:00am Unit Name Items 116 Tropical All N One Auto Bed, Chair, Couch, Dresser, Table, Boxes, Totes, Dinning Set 348 Sakina Abrahams Bed, Washer, Dresser, Boxes, Totes, Headboard 352 Maria Koulouris Boxes, Files, Totes, Dresser, Stereo, TV, Bags, Chair 429 Anthony Ball Bags, Boxes, Sports Equipment 482 Melody Jones Chair, Bed, Bags, Boxes, Toys, Stereo, Totes 541 Derrick Chestnut Bed, Chair, Dresser, Mattress, Table, Suit Case 587 Joe Noonan Boxes, Totes, Treadmill, Entertainment Center, Clothes, Shelves 681 Yvette Grissett Bed, Mattress, Books, Toted, Bags, Heater 729 Yvette Grissett Vacuum, Suit Case, Boxes, Clothes, Shoes, Totes, Toys The auction will 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.

929-483601, 4/23,30

Please Recycle This Newspaper NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 3766 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA 30092 to satisfy a lien on May 11, 2017 at approx.

2:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com] Name Unit # General Description of Property Tara Oliver 0 9 8 Household Items Sonya Merritt 178 Household Items Kevin King 3 7 2 Household Items 929-483613, 4/23,30

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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 10th, 2017 at 10:00 AM LAVONNE WHITEAKER Unit 466 Household Items Heather Patel Unit 007 Household Items Darryll Mabry Unit 184 Office Furniture Juliette Grier Unit 165 Household Goods Cassandra Wood Unit 475 Household items Jasmine Galvan Unit 103 1 bedroom and living and boxes The auction will be listed and advertised at Extra Space Storage 4400 Lawrenceville Hwy Lilburn, GA 30047. 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.

929-483652, 4/23,30

Securlock Storage will sell personal property consisting of household and personal effects, office, and other equipment, toys and appliances will be sold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent due law 10-4-213. All items or spaces may not be available on the day of the sale. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids, buyers must secure spaces with own locks. NO CHECKS. CASH ONLY. To claim tax-exempt-ORIGINAL RESALE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH SPACE PURCHASED IS REQUIRED. Time: 12:00 PM Date: May 11 Place: 1573 Athens Hwy Grayson Ga 30017 Angelia Mullen – Household 929-482405, 4/23,30

10860 STATE BRIDGE ROAD. ALPHARETTA GA 30022 (678) 513-8185 May 16th, 2017 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 4009–Bannister, Kwan 4026–Mccoy, Kianna 5006–Murry, Jazmine 6011–Michaud, Jeffrey 6053–Burl, Charmaine 6250–Miller, Angela PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25719 3550 PEACHTREE PKWY. SUWANEE, GA 30024-1031 (678) 513-8185 May 16th, 2017 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A105–Wilson, kiersten B390–Waters, Jerry B446–Nemorin, Ivory B488–Garlick, Lue D620–White, Dana D629–SANDERS, MICHAEL PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25778 3900 MCGINNIS FERRY RD SUWANEE, GA 30024 (678) 513-8185 May 16th, 2017 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A1012–Virgil, Claudia A1019–Morgan, Carole A4045–Shakir, Ibn B1020–Purchas, Charlene B1082–Purchas, Charlene B2216–Morgan, Greta PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25595 66 OLD PEACHTREE RD. SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 338-1271 May 16th 2017 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 00116–Maybeth, Jacklyn 00229–Bowman, Andrea 00234–Massey, Rachael 00402–Gloss, Robert 00608–Shakes, Brandon 00812–Catalog, Don 00817–Gomes, Mario 3021–Kuchenbrod, Joseph 4006–Green, Lamarr 4069–Knibbs, Andrew PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28158 495 BUFORD DR. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30245 (770) 338-1271 May 16th 2017 11:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS 129–Moore, Albert 136–Peterson, Dustin 148–Darden, Jeanine 150–Cody, Pamela 231–Hazel, Rebecca 301–Robinson, LaToya 322–Hazel, Rebecca 333–Burdett, Dee Ann 410Y–Oats, Roheen 427–Ellstein, Joann 433–Mayo, Gloria 436Y–Gilmer, Melody 442–Kawan, Paul 503–Long, Kimberly 628–Ogletree, Amy 634–Hodge, Alissa P051–DESAYOU, DOROTHY P55–Garcell-Hernandez, Carlos PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08465 1856 RIVERSIDE PKWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043 (770) 237-5010 May 16th 2017 12:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2005–Brannnon, Tina 3014–Fernandez, Emerson 3043–Crumpton, Sabrina 5005–Fretter, Shellene 5039–Marks, Michael 5116–Cleveland, Deborah 5142–Boone, Elaine 5238–Webb, Shamecca 5350–Morrow, Joshua 5467–Davis, Bryant 6139–Randell, Jerry 6143–Roberts, Lynn 6175–Marseille, Patricia PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08054 1395 PLEASANT HILL DR..

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044 (770) 925-9784 May 17th , 2017 9:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1513–witcher, christopher 1515–Young, Perdita 3508–Graham, Zoe 3549–Harris, Reverle 6043–Hicks, Kimberly 6053–Ramu, Cindy 6061–Verner, Daphne 6220–Mercer, Diane 6257–James, Zymeerah 6503–WALKER, FINNIEZ 6518–Byron, Charles 7514–Hines, Lyndell 8502–Houston, Dianne PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 25982 2423 PLEASANT HILL ROAD DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 May 17th , 2017 10:00AM A010–Kamwana, Chim A046–Dockery, Zandra A116–Kinsey, Kenteryon A118–Parrow, Clarissa A156A–Louis, Erby A192–Rowe, Christian A258–Harris, Delisa A290–White, April A432–Howell, Lynnette A449–Hill, Latoya A463–Brown, Aiesha A465A–Carlisle, Sabrina B022–Bazne, Jean C518–Kuebler, Julie PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08057 4474 SATELLITE BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 May 17th ,, 2017 10:30AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0203–Runnings, Kool 0246–Richardson, Donnie 0248–Lind, Casi 0300–Penick, Kristal 0307–Fernandez, Jorge 0323–Donaldson, Brian 0332–Ndjoli, Mandy 0345C–Jones, Meghan 0517–White, Arianne 0601–Campbell, Natasha 0614–Malone, Vashay 0711–Kendall, John 2184–Botex, Claire 2203–Yerzhan, Shynybekov 2283–Wilson, Malcolm 3214–Arrington, Cozina 3254–Catrice, Brooks 5004–Voss, Wilbert 5022–Dixon, Tyronia 5084–Moon, David 5124–Gomez, Pablo 5203–Mollie, Theo 6082–Green, Michelle 6293–Grant, Lodaus 7091–Jenkins, Joe’ L PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08056 3865 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 416-1069 May 17th , 2017 11:00AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0118–Dixon, Lorenzo 0123–powell, george 0128–Lovejoy, Wendy 0171–Mims, Christopher 0182–Bray, Melanie 0220–Marsh, David 0269–Gray, Jeff 0470–Melendez, Ariana 0571–Ivey, Bertrand 0604–Yehl, Timothy 0616–Flowers, Heloise 0618–Howell, Paris

0649–Peak, Tyesha 0650–Grimes, Gregory 0653–Faddies, Jason 0718–Agee-Goldwire, Constance 0758–Chancey, Lisa 0787–Starnes, David 0789–Smith, Ernest 8681–Goldwire, Courtney All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 30th day of April and 7th day of May 2017 by PS OrangeCo, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

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ERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 258–Erwin, Sherrie 306–ASHLEY, CHRISTIAN 311–ROBINSON, ZACH 329–Diaz, Guillermo 344–Jackson, Jefferson 425–Thomas, Stanley 432–mendoza-velgara, jose 474–Sissoho, Rose 499–Ortiz, Ashley 544B–Samuels, Eddie 57–Mayfield, Eugene

(770) 638-1196 TIME: 12:00 PM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B104–Webb, Carlos B108–Boyd, Paige B145–RUFFIN, ALICE E254–Wakefield, Cheryl E256–BRANNAN, SCOTT E267–Montgomery, Jermaine E273–Hernandez, Josselin E305–Jones, Alfred E346–Wahl, Stephanie F405–O’Neal, Iyesha F452–Martin, Tasheba G493–Barrera Calderon, Brenda G500–Wimpey, Johnny G517–Gaines, Samantha G526–Konate, Debrah All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 30th day of April and 7th day of May 2017 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

929-483739, 4/30,5/7

Household Items BraDana HurryClanton Unit # 0352 Household Items Fredy Peno Unit # 1144 Household Items Ricardo Perdigao Unit # 1146 Household Items Omar Garcia Unit # 4097 Household Items Robert Williams Unit # 3014 Household Items Romanus Louis Unit # 1090 Household Items Tasia Brumley Unit # 1065 Household Items 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.

929-483840, 4/23,30

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #714, 105 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, to satisfy a lien on May 10, 2017 at approx. 2:00 PM at www. storagetreasures.com.

Name Unit # Brenda Kay Duckett 460 Brenda Kay Duckett 720 Joshua B. Sandridge 532 Wanda Renetta Jones 516 929-483576, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 3345 Medlock Bridge Road Peachtree Corners Ga. 30092 to satisfy a lien on May 10 , 2017 at approx. 02:00 P.M. at www. storagetreasures.com Cube # 1207- Patricia L. Hubbard Cube# 1573–Eli Nabiyh Sabir Cube# 1211–Lashawn Latrice Carnes Hammond Cube # 1391 – Mead Erika Dawn Cube# 1327- Prince C. Nnaji 929-483658, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6291-345 Sawmill Dr, Suwanee GA 30024 to satisfy a lien on May 10, 2017 at approx. 2:00pm at www.storagetreasures. com.

Name of Customer Unit # General Description of Property Eriogies Grigley 3037 Household Items Samantha Roach 3074 Household Items George Warren 1008 Household Items 929-483661, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on May 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 3220 Centerville Hwy Snellville, Georgia 30039 770.891.1688 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

N106 – Thomas Colley–$758.20 – Boxes, household items E109 – Carl Mohammed–$549.40 – Flooring materials D110 – Gail Perry–$457.20 – Sofas, refrigerator, bedroom, boxes, washer/dryer F1133 – Carl Mohammed–$547.60 – Household items F100 – Rodney Lewis 0 $683.40 – Household furniture J116 – Shawn Griffin–$566.69 – Washer/dryer, sofa, bedroom set, dining room table and hutch, misc boxes I108 – Beverly Armstead Covington–$363.40 – Household and clothing F1107 – David Rainer–$519.20 – Furniture, household items H111 – UMPJ Toco Hills LLC–$774.00 – Household items M127 – UMPJ Toco Hills LLC–$667.80 – Household items L156 – Xamara David–$217.08 – Boxes and totes of household goods and clothing F1215 – Christopher Boucher–$301.00 – Household goods N103 – Scott Dix–$371.00 – Documents, paperwork, boxes L116 – Jessica Eboigbe–$630.30 – Household items L133 – Ryan Forte–$450.00 – Household items F1074 – Cathy Smith–$365.60 – Household items H102 – Shaunte Howze–$682.80 – Household items 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.

929-483845, 4/23,30

PUBLIC AUCTION In accordance with the provision of Georgia State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at AAAA Self Storages located at 4365 Commerce Dr., Buford, GA 30518 770-282-8047 and at 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046.

470-299-0795. And due notice having been given to the owners of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, May 15,2017. The sale will be held at www. storagetreasures.com at 10 AM for units at the Buford location and 12 PM for units at the Lawrenceville location on Monday, May 15,2017.

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

10:00 AM 4365 Commerce Drive, Buford, GA 30518 Unit # 5005- Kelly Henderson-- Misc. & Household Items 12:00 PM 282 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Unit #1021 – Houdges, Nicole- dirt bikes & misc items Unit #1081 –Thomas, Lawrence - Misc. & Household Items Unit #2048 –Stewart, Willie - Misc & Household Items Unit # 6008-Wright, Courtney - Misc. & Household Items 929-484782, 4/30,5/7 Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA. 30097 770-856-1130 Wednesday, May 17, 2017 JanMichael Burch Unit 1625 Household goods Charles Prather Unit 3318 Boxes Robert Phillips Unit 3533 Furniture 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.

929-484975, 4/30,5/7 NOTICE The following facilities under Absolute Storage Management Inc. will sell the contents of the following units to satisfy the owner’s lien at public sale by competitive bidding on www. storagetreasures.com under the provisions of the Georgia Self-Storage Facility Act. The contents, generally described as household goods, will be sold, for cash, to the highest bidder, on May 23, 2017 at or after 1:00 PM. All vehicles are sold as is, for parts only.

All sales are final, cash only, management reserves the right to withdraw units from sale and refuse any bid.

Killian Hill Storage 4139 Five Forks Trickum Rd. Lilburn, Ga. 30047 Emory Clark J24 Elizabeth Mines D21, D22, H12 929-483714, 4/30,5/7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on May 8th, 2017 at 12:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2050 Gravel Springs Road Buford, GA 30519 678-492-4958 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit C1093 – Cheryl Wakefield Unit C2108 – Bruce Pickens Unit C2110 – Rachel Brown 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.

929-483655, 4/23,30 PS101 Auction dates May 16th and May 17th 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 16th and May 17th the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY : 08464

PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1172 Auburn Rd Dacula GA 30019, 770-236-0688 @ 05/8/2017 @ 10:00AM 542: Marcus Baker- Entertainment center and Household Items 166: Yvonne M PillertHousehold Items 235: David WallaceHousehold Items 244: Corey ColemanHousehold Items 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.

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.

929-482777, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4257 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30518, 770-846-1522 & 1:00 PM May 8, 2017 Conswella Benson 6206 Washer & Dryer, TV, pictures, baskets, clothes, bike Daniel W Mitchell 6310 Bed, chair, dresser, mattress, TV, total gym, lamps, boxes, wall art Michael Longs 714 chest, toaster oven, lamps, rugs, pillows, armoire, chair, couch, dresser, shelves, refrigerator Melissa Scales 739 chair, couch, dresser, mattress, TV, bags, Bike, boxes, clothes, totes, toys, tools, ladder, a/c unit Rachel Parham 6091 Boxes, rug, bags, magazine stand, hamper, suitcase, toys Angelic Brown 605 Bed, Dresser, Entertainment center, Mattress, table, TV, totes, Toys, tool box, patio furniture Angelica Brown 605 Bed, Dresser, Entertainment center, Mattress, table, TV, totes, Toys, tool box, patio furniture 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.

929-483568, 4/23,30 Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Facility Address: 4755 Nelson Brogdon Blvd NE. Sugar Hill, GA 30518, Phone: 678.482.5710 Date: 05.08.2017 Time of Sale: 2:00PM Pamela Barnes Unit 625 Household Emily Crews Unit 449 Household Items Abel Casillas Unit 729 Household Goods Tiffany Lewis Unit 226 Household Items Jeanie White Unit 251 Household Items 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.

929-482655, 4/23,30 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 18, 2017 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: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A009–Yong, Sonyta A010–Smith, Stacey A018–Hernandez, Elizabeth A048–Bailey, Charis D025–Bailey, Xiomara F611–BROUSSARD, ANTONNE F615–Sweatte, Greg F863–Moore, Paige PUBLIC STORAGE PROPE

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 2325–Williams, Akin 3214–Vance, Talaya 3325–Muhammad, Ruqayyah 3506–Carlisle, Hazel 3513–Pace, Paul 3518–Hairston, Kanesha 3616–Shirley, Sarah 3721–Freeman, Vanessa 4618–Forte, Wylette 4640–Slade, Karen PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A022–Alabi, Victoria B011–Growdy, Denise B015–Jua, Raphael C002–Samuel, Kevana C013–Harris, Aleec C030–Porter, Jeremie C060–Duron, Ignacio D027–Duncan, Candice D072–MONFORT, WILLIAM E022–Williams, Jurmar E078–mcclain, sean G015–Burnett, Jaimee 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: A104–Schulze, MEYKEL, Chevy Belair 9137 A129–Gonzalez, Paul B109–Ragland, Whitney D115–Walcott, Imani D159–Tate, Angela E156–Mckoy, Billy E180D–Harris, Danica F142–Anuar, Brito J101–goree, Kenneth J190–Winfield, Latoya K220–CLARK, TERRY 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 19th, 2017 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: B008–Knighton, carmen B022–Michelsen, Dorenda C099–Butler, Clinton D020–Harvey, Jeremy E087–Joseph, Jarvis E096–CAMPBELL, MELISSA F036–Martin, Troy G025–Murphy, Arin PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0211–Mcgee, Bristoll 0346–Thomas, Deborah 0414–Paul, Darshae 0721–Pearson, Leticia 0901–Cusack, Johnetta 0920–Strickland, Tajanae 0937–Smith, Melanie 0953–Robinson, Sadie 1045–Bedoya, Bertha 2012–Wells, Rhonda Jeep Cherokee 4129 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1246–Jenkins, Donte 1287–RESTO, LUIS 1351–UNITED HOSPICE OF ATLANTA 1380–Washington, Ronald 2015–LEWIS, TIA 2051–Kirksey, Gail 2056–KIRKSEY, GREG 2060–Murray, Kelvin 2125–Knight, Rhonda 2173–Clark, Teresa 2246–Walker, Nicholas 2295–J. TRAD INC. 2309–J. TRAD INC. 3089–Tomas, Leonard 3147–EREGE, EMMAUEL 3154–Jennings, Jasmine 3169–Carter, Sabele 3257–FERMAN, MELVIN 3427–LANGSTON, SHELIA B001–Potter, Stephanie C020–Baptiste, Letanya E039–Mapp, Sharon

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on May 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 2790 Braselton Hwy Dacula, GA 30019 678-482-1715 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

632 Leanne Greer HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 199 lin ITEMS

609 Randy Peral Mountain bike, toy collectables 309 Irma Gaitan HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 648 not ITEMS

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (

Stanley WilciHOUSEHOLD

327 Verta Lewis HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 604 Verta Lewis HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 330 Lisa Turner HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 122 ley ITEMS

Benjamin BaiHOUSEHOLD

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.

929-482656, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on 05/08/2016 at 2:30pm at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 4750 Nelson Brogdon Blvd Sugar Hill, GA, 30518 678.482.5022 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Unit 615 , Sarah LeisterFurniture Unit 814, Mark SimmonsHousehold Goods 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.

929-483848, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 3564 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, Ga 30044 @ 1:00 PM, May 09, 2017 Elizabeth Harris Unit # 2107 H

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2534 Sever Rd. Lawrenceville GA 30043, 678492-5265 on 05/09/2017 @ 02:30pm Unit 2055 Karen Bowers– Household goods Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-482652, 4/23,30 Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: Extra Space Storage, 98 Hurricane Shoals Rd. NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-682-4990, Time of Sale: May 09, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Judy Jones Unit 0326 Household items Brenda Duckett Unit 1237 Household items Richard E Youngblood Unit 1144 Household Items Courtney Gartley Unit CC041 Household Items Nicole Tyer Unit 1201 Household items Camille Powell Unit 1111 Household Items Austin Harris Unit 0907 Household Items Crystie Cawelti Unit 0636 Household Items Jocelyne Herring Unit CC306 Clothes living couch and Chairs Leslie Dean Barnette Unit 0535 Household Items Devin Jackson Unit 0825 Washer dyer, bed set, and 7 bins Charles Boakye Unit CC213 Household Items Douglas Paul Gregory II Unit 0811 Household items 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.

929-482039, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on May 9th, 2017 at 12:00 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at: 530 Athens Hwy Loganville Ga. 30052 470-233-1499 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances C327-

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Bed, Chair, Mattress, Refrigerator, Bags, Boxes, Totes C219 – Dawn RobinsonDVD, TV, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Toys, Chair C326 – David Bagwell – Dresser, Mattress, Stereo, TV, Washer, Boxes Totes, Chair, Desk D120 – Nicole Stelly – Bed, Dresser, Table, Stereo, Boxes, Totes C111 – Troy Augustine – Chair, Couch, Mattress, TV, Washer C337 – Ronnie Moss – Chair, Dresser, Bags, Boxes, Totes A150 – Cliffton Johnson – Power Tools, Tires, Boxes, Totes, Rims 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.

929-482404, 4/23,30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 2044 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville GA 30044, 770-845-1926 on 05-09-17 at 3PM Unit 105D Cheryl Henderson Chair, Dresser, Table, Boxes, Clothes, Luggage, Totes, Lamps, Vases Unit 2C51 Dennis Peralta Totes, Toys, Boxes, Coffee Vending Machine, Pictures The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-483582, 4/23,30 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 at 2040 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30044 on 05/09/2017 at 1:30PM 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.

480 Machado, Susana Halloween Props, Mannequins, Boxes, Deep freezer 4113 siders keianna household 339 Shawn Schillinger House hold 433 Otto David Office furniture.

Remove 367 F r a n k Grantham Household 276 Jeanette Walker Household 345 Wendy Hubbard Bedroom Furniture Kitchen ware clothing collectible toys bicyclyes 103 Ronald Rogers Tools Furniture wheels go cart 281 Camyn Bodden Queen bed, full bed, boxes 273 Alonzo Smith Queen size bed headboard footboard rails dresser 40 inch tv flatscreen clothes 481 Diavalo Spraggins Sectional Queen and full mattress boxes bags 267 James Mays A few tables and TV’s 368 Janell Robinson Household Items 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.

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PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A036–Crawford, Stephanie B083–Hemphill, Steven C006–Brown, Shamika C046–Boger, Rebecca C066–Casas, Fernando C069–Carlyle, Chyran C070–Beebe, Chassy PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B031–Robinson, Darlene B076–Brown, Lonnie C015–Mickles, Amber C017–Myles, Benjamin C070–Adams, Mary D059–Cook, Joshua E050–Mccleary, Khaleelah F029–Randolph, Ursula

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LAWRENCEVILLE CHURCH SALE Fri. 5/5 & Sat. 5/6, 9-2.

1307 Webb Gin House Rd. Too much to list!

Proceeds for Education Fund.

MONROE, 30655 “THE PROVIDENCE CLUB� COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday MAY 5 & 6th - 25+ Community Residents Participating Located In Walton County along Bold Springs Road - Take Hwy. 81 and go 4-5 miles south from Hwy. 316, turn left on Bold Springs Road and go 2 miles to The Providence Club Community. Hours: Friday 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9am - 3pm

DULUTH GARAGE SALE Friday, 4/28 and Saturday, 4/29 9:00 - 3:00 Located @ 2870 Pine Street, Duluth GA LAWRENCEVILLE 2317 Kingsford Court April 28, 12-5; April 29 & 30, 8-4 MOVING SALE Too many items to list; Household, clothes, flat screen, hunters dream, decorations, pool table...

RAIN OR SHINE

LAWRENCEVILLE LARGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE SAT., 5/6, 8AM-2PM. Chandler Pond Subd., near Collins Hill Library.

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS BLANKETS: 2 HUDSON’S BAYS Full/queen size, has some wear, $25 each.

770-339-3802

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS MATTRESS SETS Brand New In Plastic Pillow Top MATTRESS SETS! Queen size starting at $175.

King size starting at $295.

Can Deliver.

CALL 706-347-4814

WASHER/DRYER Pair $250. 4 Parakeets in cage & stand $50. Octagon coffee table $25.

Light brown suede big couch $50. Free chair, light blue. Microwave stand, wooden, $25. 2 firestools $25/pair.

678-629-0344

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KUBOTA ZD326S MOWER

Dodge Ram, 1999.

2500 diesel long bed P.U. truck with 5th wheel hitch, new Michelin tires + 2004 Keystone Laredo 5th wheel 29.5 ft. camper with 2 slides, new tires/new skylight on roof. All for $18,500.

770-787-3005

The Conyers Housing Authority is receiving sealed bid offers for the purchase of surplus equipment and is willing to sell a 2010 Kubota ZD326S 60inch zero turn commercial grade mower with 1719 hours. The mower has been well maintained by a professional Kubota service technician, garage stored, and will be sold as is with no warranty. Inspections and onsite demos can be conducted by appointments only.

Sealed bids can be submitted up to May 9th, 2017 before 4:30 pm. Bid openings will be done at 4:00pm on May 10th, 2017 in an open public forum at the Jack Turner Community Center located at 1214 Summer Circle Conyers, GA 30012.

Questions can be emailed to Gary Erwin at gerwin@conyers housing.com. Photos can be requested.

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Rouse named Central coach

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Central Gwinnett is turning to a figure somewhat familiar to Gwinnett high school basketball fans to fill the coaching vacancy in its boys program.

Emmett Rouse, a veteran coach with nearly two decades of head coaching experience, including a previous stop at South Gwinnett, will take over the Black Knights program, athletics director Eddie Hood announced earlier this week.

He will replace Branden Mayweather, who resigned last month in order to take the head coaching job at Lanier. Hood wasted no time filling the position with someone with plenty of experience and familiarity with the basketball scene in Gwinnett County.

“Whenever you lose a coach that had a positive impact on your school, you want to find someone that can have an equal or greater impact,” Hood said in a statement released late Thursday. “That is why I am excited about the experiences, work ethic, high character and discipline that Coach Rouse will bring with him as he takes over the (boys) basketball programs at Central Gwinnett. His experience and winning record throughout his career is testament to how he builds positive relationships with his student athletes and holds them accountable while pushing them on and off the court to be successful young men of character.

“Central is excited about establishing a winning tradition both on and off the court with Coach Rouse, and we are excited about his positive impact on our community.”

Rouse brings plenty of winning experience to Central, including 389 total wins and nine state tournament appearances with stops at Josey in Augusta, Southwest Macon, South and Osborne in Cobb County, one of which came when he guided South to the Sweet 16 of the Class AAAAA tournament in 2009.

And after taking a year off from coaching last season, he said he is re-energized and ready to elevate See ROUSE, Page 6B

Wesleyan sisters, from left, Abbey, Gracie and Lucy Mitchell all play key roles for the Wolves’ soccer team. (Photo: Will Hammock)

Mitchell sisters fuel No. 1 Wesleyan’s state title hopes

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Opposing fans quickly find out a unique aspect of Wesleyan’s girls soccer team during pre-game introductions.

The home or away PA announcer, following the Wolves’ jersey numbers on the roster, starts with No. 2 Lucy Mitchell, proceeds to No. 3 Gracie Mitchell and then goes to No. 4 Abbey Mitchell. To

answer the obvious question, yes, they are related.

And yes, the succession of numbers is intentional.

“It’s actually really cute,” Gracie said of the pre-game introduction of starters. “Everybody says, ‘Aww.’ … We planned it like that. We’d all be announced and we would all start and it would be so cute. My mom loves it. …

We all play different parts of the field so that’s the only time she can get us all three together, which is

cute.”

Abbey, a senior who has signed with Clemson, wears No. 4, and Gracie, a junior, sports the No. 3 jersey. Freshman Lucy completed the pattern this season when she took No. 2.

“The other team kind of makes jokes, but it’s fun,” Abbey said. “They’re like, ‘Are there more of you or just three?’”

Three sisters on the same high school team, particularly with no twins

involved, is pretty uncommon, and it’s a first for Wesleyan head girls soccer coach Lacy Gilbert. All three play pivotal roles for a team that won the area championship and enters the second round of the state playoffs with a No. 1 ranking in Class A and a 15-3 record.

The Wolves have won their last 11 matches.

“I’ve never had three sisters on one team at a time, so to have a freshman, a junior and a senior

has been really fun,” Gilbert said. “Most of the time they’re awesome.

They’re super competitive.

Lucy and Abbey are probably the most competitive on the team. They’re the ones who know the score on every drill. They’ll argue a little bit if they’re on different teams. They’ll all work really hard together.

There was one game where Lucy and Gracie were getting into it and

See SISTERS, Page 6B

Peck’s walk-off hit caps Bears’ dramatic win

By David Friedlander

single, lifting the Bears to a 5-4 win Saturday at Tiger Field.

Brennen Berger got his LAWRENCEVILLE second win of the series — Considering how the out of the bullpen, while first round of the 2017 Gino Palomba hit a grand state high school baseball slam to help Mountain playoffs have gone for View (18-15) advance to Gwinnett teams thus far, the second round, where it only seems appropriate it will play host to Etowah that there was plenty of beginning Thursday. drama left for Game 3 of “It was just strategic Mountain View’s Class baseball on both sides AAAAAAA series against (Saturday),” said MounArcher. tain View coach Jason Every pitch, hit, Jason, whose Bears have mistake, close call and had quite a few walk-off decision was magnified, thrillers in their brief hisresulting in another thrill- tory. “Both teams having ing ending, with Jackson to move guys around and Peck providing the fifth make decisions. We were walk-off win of the first fortunate Jackson got a round for a Gwinnett team pitch to hit and he drove with his seventh-inning it.” david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Peck’s climactic hit came only after a steady crescendo of big moments that provided plenty of peaks and valleys for both sets of fans.

Archer (23-9) got RBIs from Jack Kraus’ bloop single in the first and an infield single by Ryan Cavey — the hero in the Tigers’ walk-off win in Game 1 of the series Friday night — in the second, and then cashed in a Mountain View error in the third to take a 3-0 lead.

It looked like that could be enough the way Tiger starter Chase Christopoulos was pitching.

But after striking out the first two hitters he faced in the bottom of the third, the junior right-hander

suddenly ran into control issues by hitting Matt Lee and Peck, sandwiched around an error on Chase Chaney’s infield grounder that extended the inning.

Palomba then sent deep drive to straightaway center that sent Archer’s Christian Perez sprinting to the fence some 370-plus feet away and leaping into the air to try to keep the ball in the park.

The senior may have even gotten his glove on it, but couldn’t hold on as he crashed hard into the fence, leaving Palomba with a grand slam that vaulted Mountain View into a 4-3 lead.

“Gino, that has to be the biggest at bat of his life,” Johnson said. “On this

stage to be able to step up says a lot about his character. That’s a long drive, and you know, that’s the first home run I’ve ever seen hit out of here in the eight years we’ve been coming here. He drove that ball pretty good.”

Perez stayed down for several minutes before walking off the field dazed and not returning.

And though he was unable to make the catch, Archer coach Chris Hays said his attempt to catch Palomba’s drive typified the effort of both teams on the day.

“Yeah, I think both teams fought hard,” Hays said. “I think all series See BEARS, Page 6B

Norcross grad Alvin Kamara drafted by New Orleans

By Paul Thomas

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Norcross grad Alvin Kamara’s journey to the National Football League came to fruition on Friday night.

The New Orleans Saints selected Kamara 67th overall in the third round of the NFL Draft.

The Saints gave up a 2018 second-round pick and their seventh-round pick from this year to the San Francisco 49ers to trade up for Kamara and the 67th overall pick.

“I am excited to work with some great talent, players and great people,” Kamara told NewOrleansSaints.com. “It is a great organization and I’m ready

MORE NFL DRAFT • Grayson’s Wayne Gallman taken in fourth round by the N.Y. Giants.

• Dacula’s Alex Armah taken in the sixth round by the Carolina Panthers.

• Dacula’s Corey Levin taken in the sixth round by the Tennessee Titans.

• Parkview’s Chris Carson taken in the seventh round by the Seattle Seahaks.

• For a full recap of Day 3 of the draft, see Page 6B

to get to New Orleans and be a part of that.”

Kamara originally signed with Alabama out of Norcross, but left after just one semester. He ended up at Hutchinson Community College, where he ran for 1,211 yards and 21 touchdowns in his redshirt freshman season.

He signed with Tennessee, and in two seasons with the Volunteers he rushed for 1,294 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also returned punts, averaging 10.2 yards per return.

He set a new Tennessee single-game record with 312 all-purpose yards against Texas A&M last season.

“I think the city of New Orleans is going to be excited about him,” Tennessee running backs coach Robert Gillespie said in a press release from the school.

“He really fits the city. He is a hard-working kid, plays with a lot of energy and passion. … He’s going to give everything he has. He Tennessee Volunteers running back and Norcross grad Alvin Kamara (6) was selected

in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night by the New Orleans Saints. (Photo:

See KAMARA, Page 6B Randy Sartin-USA Today Sports)

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ALL SPORTS

Ongoing through May 31: All Sports Youth Camps, in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, will host summer camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 with baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading and multi-sport options.

Camps are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, visit www.allsportsyouthcamps. com or email DLStancil6@yahoo.com.

BASEBALL

June 12-16: The 37th annual Robert Sapp Baseball Camp will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hog Mountain Sports Complex in Flowery Branch.

Camp costs $135 and is open to ages 7 to 14. For more information, email to rsbbcamp@charter.net or go to www.robertsappbaseballcamp.com.

BASKETBALL

May 30-June 2: Complete Skills Academy will host a boys and girls basketball camp for grades 3 through 8 at Pinckneyville Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www. completeskillsacademy. com. For more information, email Chris Luke at christyluke1@hotmail. com.

GOLF

May 19: The Mountain View Football Touchdown Club will host its second annual fundraiser golf tournament at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club. Tee off

is at 2:30 p.m. and registration is at 1 p.m. Online registration is available at www.mtnviewfootball.com/ golf.

June 26: The ninth annual Archer Classic will be held at Summit Chase Country Club to benefit the Archer Touchdown Club and the high school football program. Shotgun start is 9 a.m. and entry fees are $125 per player or $500 per foursome. Sponsorships also are available. To register, go to eaglerockdistributing.formstack.com/ forms/archer_golf.

Aug. 4: Global Marketing Concepts and Eagle 7 will host the GMC Golf Tournament at Stone Mountain Golf Club to benefit the Shiloh High football program and the John and JeJuan Stewart Foundation. Sponsorships and playing spots are available. For more information, go to www. gmcgolfclassics.com.

Aug. 28: The Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation will host its second annual golf classic at Hamilton Mill Golf Club. The event raises money for all schools in the cluster — Mill Creek High School, Jones and Osborne Middle Schools and Duncan Creek, Fort Daniel, Harmony, Ivy Creek and Puckett’s Mill Elementary Schools. Cost is $125 per player and sponsorships also are available. For more information, email 2moons@ bellsouth.net.

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Buford baseball advances 18-8

By Brandon Brigman

for us next week,” Wolfe said. “Wayne County is a really good team, and BUFORD — It’s been it will be a really tough nearly three years since place to play from what I Buford last played a understand. We’ll have to Game 3 in the baseball play better.” state playoffs. With the North Springs (25-8) Wolves’ backs against won the coin toss and the wall, Buford used a was the home team for seven-run third inning to Game 3. Buford opened beat North Springs 18-8 the game with a 3-0 lead in the first round of the in the first two innings Class AAAAAA state and then broke the game playoffs on Saturday. open in the third with “They are pretty reseven runs. silient. They showed up Nathan Haines (2-forand competed,” Buford 4, walk) led off with a head coach Tony Wolfe walk, and Akira Mitchell said. “It wasn’t always (2-for-3, walk) followed pretty, but they didn’t with a double to score give up and they didn’t courtesy runner K.J. get discouraged after Johnson. Griffin Price losing Game 1 yesterday. (2-for-3, two walks) I thought our energy and walked, and Christian our effort was great, we Griffin’s (2-for-4) double just have to execute a drove in Mitchell and little better.”

Price for a 6-0 lead. GarThree errors cost Burison Price (2-for-3, 2 ford (19-13) in Game 1 of walks) walked, and Noah the series as the Wolves Ledford (4-for-5, walk) fell 4-1 on Friday. Buford drove in a run with a came back in Game 2 to base hit. Reese McIntyre take a 12-4 victory and followed with a walk and force the decisive Game 3 eventually scored, along on Saturday. with Ledford, after a pair Buford, the No. 2 seed of passed balls. Haines from Region 8, travels to finished off the rally with Wayne County on Thurs- an RBI single to give day for the second round Buford a 10-0 lead after of the state playoffs. three innings.

“It’s got to help going “We got a little bit through the adversity of of help with some wild losing Game 1. Hopeful- pitches and walks, but ly, it will pay dividends we came up with some

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big hits,” Wolfe said. “I was proud of the way our guys kept grinding and going to get on base.

Then we finally got a hit or made a play or two to score some runs.”

Buford had a chance to end the game twice with a 10-run mercy rule, but let North Springs keep the game alive in the fifth and sixth innings.

The Wolves led 14-2 in the fifth inning with two outs when a fly ball to left field was dropped, allowing a pair of runs to score. North Springs’ Beau Foster followed with a two-RBI double, and starting pitcher Sean Adams was pulled for Garrett Glover, who struck out the next batter to end the inning. Adams pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits, one earned run and struck out three.

“He was a victim of his defense a little bit. For a young guy, he plays with a poise he has out there,” Wolfe said. “He was able to battle as long as he did. He’s kind of learning like a lot of these guys on the fly. We’re playing a bunch of young guys, so it’s a new experience for most of them in the playoffs. But I thought he threw the ball well. We catch a couple of balls

and make a play or two, and he has a chance to be in there for five innings for sure.”

Buford added three more runs in the sixth inning and led 17-6 going into the bottom of the sixth. With two outs, North Springs had a pair of base hits and then a two-RBI double was Rees Viersen to keep the game alive at 17-8.

Buford’s Austin Turner walked to start the seventh inning and later scored on an RBI double

by Noah Ledford for an 18-8 lead. Garrett Glover pitched the final 2 1/3 innings and struck out the final batter of the game to end the series.

“It’s a frustrating series. We left a ton of people on base all weekend, all three games, and left a ton of runs that would have helped us end it early,” Wolfe said.

“We had sloppy defense that cost us again today, and we had to play some extra innings. We might have gotten off the field and gone home if we make a play or two.

We’re really proud to get the wins and advance, but we know we have to play better. It’s survive and advance, but I’m a little frustrated how we played at times during the day.”

GAC bashes Westminster in Game 3

By Colin Hubbard

right field, scoring Hamdered by Harber. All-in-all, Wilson said after deciding to bring Van Beber on in ilton and Shane Lussier 13 batters came up to the the third inning. “He’s been to put the Spartans out in plate and 46 pitches were NORCROSS — After our first guy out of the pen front 5-3. thrown.

Westminster third baseall season. We wouldn’t “I love it, I was smiling The Spartans finished man Parks Harber knocked the entire time,” Pryor said with eight hits, with each be here without him. He’s around Greater Atlanta been so reliable out of the after they intentionally coming from a different Christian’s pitchers on Fri- walked Mcguire to get to bullpen and keeping us in batter. day to split the doublehead- him. “They intentionally Owen Van Beber picked games.” er series in the first round The Spartans’ out-ofwalked the guy that was up the win on the mound of the Class AAA state probably going to hit the for the Spartans after pitch- body experience in the baseball tournament, the seventh has them set to bomb for me to hit the ing 2 and 2/3 innings. He Spartans returned the favor single. It was awesome, I advance into the second came into the game with on Saturday in Game 3. round with a ton of moloved being in that situathe bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the GAC tagged Harber for mentum. tion. It’s my favorite time fourth and struck out both eight runs in the top of the to bat.”

“Our depth has really batters, including Harber seventh after trailing 3-0 carried us all season,” he Nakada walked in what and won the game 9-3 to said. “We’re deep in our was his second at-bat of the with two outs.

“I knew he (Harber) advance into the second lineup and we’re deep in inning to load the bases, couldn’t hit a pitch in on round. our pitching staff which and Stewart was hit by a “That’s probably the big- wild throw from Harber to the hands so I just kept keeps us in a lot of games. hitting him in on the hands And now it’s keeping us gest inning that we’ve had extend the Spartan lead to and struck him out,” Van all year, and in the biggest 6-3. in series. We felt prepared Beber said. “I just kept spot,” Spartans head coach for it.

Smith then hit a ball doing my thing, I slipped Robbie Wilson said. “We I really feel like this seato Spartan shortstop Ben a slider that gave up a felt that if we got in their son prepared us for close Forte who fired a ball bullpen, we had a good across the diamond into the homerun, but my team had games like that, because we had a lot of tight games. my back.” chance. Their starter did a dirt which allowed Pryor I don’t think our guys got He allowed one run on great job. And even their and Nakada to score to tight late. We just kept havtwo hits and struck out first reliever did a great job, make it 8-3. three before he was ejected ing good at-bats and kept but we finally got to them The Spartans tacked on in the bottom of the seventh putting pressure on them them late.” one more run on a steal of (Westminster). Our fans for a wild pitch that narHarber, who hit five home to cap of the inning were huge. They were a rowly missed Harber. home runs, including a with nine runs on six hits, great support tonight.”

“It was a no-brainer,” grand slam, for the Wildall of which were surrencats on Friday, struck out twice, once with the bases loaded on Saturday, and took the loss on the mound as a relief pitcher.

“I didn’t know he pitched,” Wilson said.

“What he did yesterday, I’ve never seen anything like it. Hats off to him for the series that he had. He’s going to be a tremendous player for them.”

The Spartans’ offense got off to a brutal start.

They were no-hit through 5 2/3 innings and stranded runners on second and third in the sixth inning down 3-0.

However, the Spartans were still confident heading into the top of the seventh.

Erik Smith drove in the presented by Spartans’ first run of the game with a double to left that knocked in Nathan Nakada and moved Jacob Stewart to third, but after a Trent Fowler strikeout, the pressure was on.

Facing a 3-2 pitch with one out, Johns Hamilton drilled a double over the head of left fielder Ryan Miller, scoring Stewart and Smith to tie the game up at 3-3.

The Wildcats elected to intentionally walk J.P. Mcguire to face Campbell Pryor, who was 0-for-2 with a walk, and that turned Brought to you each week by out to be a big mistake.

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Gwinnett athletes fight through tough sectional

By Will Hammock

weren’t ranked or seeded to get through. The freshman triple jumper (Malik Thompson), our shot putter HOSCHTON — Only (Jordan) PR’ed out of his the best track and field mind. We’re in every event athletes survived Saturday’s at state now except for the loaded Class AAAAAAA discus, the 100 hurdles and Sectional at Mill Creek. the 800. So we feel like Regions 1, 6, 7 and 8 — we’re well represented. Our the latter three featuring kids are peaking at the right Gwinnett schools — duked time. it out to secure coveted “My coaches are unbespots in the May 11-13 lievable. I can’t say enough state championships. about my coaches. We have “I think this is a pregreat kids but somebody’s view of the state finals,” got to prepare them and Parkview’s Demarius Smith heads to the finish line in those guys are doing a Parkview coach Matt first place in the 1,600-meter relay Saturday in the Class Henson said. “The three great job.”

AAAAAAA Sectional at Mill Creek. (Photo: Will HamGwinnett regions are unbe- mock) While Parkview put itlievable. Region 1 is really self in good position for the strong also. People had to es and Harris leaped 22-11. 1,600, 4:26.49 and fourth, state meet, reigning county run today to get out. There Harris also finished second 3,200, 9:39.65), Demarius champion Archer had a wasn’t any cruise to qualify. in the 200-meter dash.

Smith (third, 100, 10.74) rough day that will hurt It was dog eat dog today.”

The Panthers won the and Justin Long (fifth, its chances at state. One The Parkview boys were 400 relay (41.12 seconds) 200, 21.82 and fourth, 400, was to standout thrower among those who fared and finished second to 47.98) also posted top-four Sam Wright, who won the well, led by sectional titles Shiloh (3:18.06) with a finishes. discus at 153-6. from Brian Hauch in the revamped 1,600 relay “From our standpoint, Wright, the favorite in pole vault and Amir Harris (3:19.95). Charles Jordan there wasn’t a real shockthe shot put after finishing in the triple jump. Hauch (third, shot put, 49-8), er,” Henson said. “We as runner-up at state last cleared 15 feet, 4 1/2 inch- Christian Corsello (second, expected some kids who year, injured his throwing

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hand despite a warmup toss that would have won the event. He valiantly competed with his left hand, but fell short of qualifying.

South Gwinnett’s boys also had a good day thanks to first-place finishes from Terell Smith in the 100 (10.66) and Antuane Dennard in a sweep of the hurdles. Dennard won the 110 hurdles in 13.98 and the 300 hurdles in 37.08.

Dennard was second in the high jump at 6-6 as North Gwinnett’s Matthew Haller won the title at 6-8.

Shiloh’s Julian McDuffie was Gwinnett’s other boys event winner Saturday, taking the triple jump at 46-10.

In the girls meet, Brookwood had a good day with wins from Mackenzie Ellison in the 800 (2:14.25) and from the 1,600 relay (3:56.03). Ellison also was runner-up in the 1,600 at 5:07.04, just ahead of teammate Lauren Flynt

(5:08.79).

Flynt took second in the 3,200 at 10:55.13, breaking a 31-year-old school record in the event. Caitlan Tate (second, 100, 12.06), Reese Saddler (second, 800, 2:21.29) and Morgan Bentley (third, triple jump, 37-11 3/4) also had top-three finishes for the Broncos.

Grayson’s Natasha Stamp swept the girls throwing titles, winning the shot put at 42-11 and the discus at 135-4. Shiloh also stood out with a win in the 400 relay (47.23) and individual first-place showings from Aweng Mawien in the 300 hurdles (44.42) and Jazmine Hobson in the 200 (24.51).

Peachtree Ridge’s Zahria Levister (100 hurdles, 14.58), Discovery’s Jalia Bryant (high jump, 5-8) and Kelsey Worthington (pole vault, 10-0) also won sectional titles for Gwinnett in the girls competition.

TRACK AND FIELD Class AAAAAAA Sectional At Mill Creek High School Saturday’s results (Running distances in meters, field events in feet) BOYS 100 1. Terell Smith, South Gwinnett, 10.66 2. Elijah Miller, Collins Hill, 10.68 3. Demarius Smith, Parkview, 10.74 4. Terry Newell, Brookwood, 10.88 5. Daniel Robinson, Archer, 10.90 6. Yadon Johnson, Grayson, 10.93 7. Ismail Abdul, Grayson, 10.97 8. Jairus Jones, Central Gwinnett, 10.98 200 1. Elijah Godwin, Newton, 21.46 2. Amir Harris, Parkview, 21.47 3. Brian Herron, Lakeside, 21.58 4. Terell Smith, South Gwinnett, 21.70 5. Justin Long, Parkview, 21.82 6. Morgan Jamison, Lowndes, 21.85 7. Khmari Thompson, Archer, 21.90 8. Jared Hayes, Mill Creek, 21.92 400 1. Brian Herron, Lakeside, 46.15 2. Elijah Godwin, Newton, 46.54 3. Julian McDuffie, Shiloh, 47.83 4. Justin Long, Parkview, 47.98 5. Jared Hayes, Mill Creek, 48.00 6. Amir Harris, Parkview, 48.27 7. Christian Whitehead, Shiloh, 48.72 8. Mytavious Carrigan, Rockdale, 49.13 800 1. Kaleb Wolfenden, Lowndes, 1:55.75 2. Jordan Smith, Central Gwinnett, 1:56.51 3. Jordan Bullock, Brookwood, 1:57.55 4. Sulaimane Bangura, Rockdale, 1:57.64 5. Elijah Berry, Shiloh, 1:57.86 6. Derrian Wright, Archer, 1:57.86 7. Spencer Vitense, Shiloh, 1:59.76 8. Kai Brickey, Collins Hill, 2:00.21 1,600 1. Kaleb Wolfenden, Lowndes, 4:25.42 2. Christian Corsello, Parkview, 4:26.49 3. Jordan Smith, Central Gwinnett, 4:26.50 4. James Cragin, Archer, 4:26.56 5. Merrick Rizzo, Collins Hill, 4:26.56 6. Delaney Moore, Mill Creek, 4:26.60 7. Jordan Bullock, Brookwood, 4:26.71 8. Axel Avalos, Central Gwinnett, 4:26.73

Dacula grad Taphouse named head coach at Kentucky school Dacula grad Greg Taphouse has been named the head football coach at Ludlow High School in Ludlow, Ky., just outside of Cincinnati.

Taphouse played college football at Morehead State and then coached one season at Dacula before moving to Ludlow High, where his wife Amie also works.

He has coached football, basketball and softball the past four years at Ludlow.

In football, he has been defensive coordinator the past two seasons.

Mill Creek’s Scales to run for West Point Mill Creek senior Sara Scales was honored this week for her appointment to the United States Military, where she will compete as a runner for West Point’s program.

Scales has been a standout in cross country, serving as team captain,

3,200 1. Dax Willette, Rockdale, 9:20.29 2. Merrick Rizzo, Collins Hill, 9:39.32 3. James Cragin, Archer, 9:39.58 4. Christian Corsello, Parkview, 9:39.65 5. Patrick Smith, Brookwood, 9:40.54 6. Gruem Tesfamariam, Brookwood, 9:40.71 7. Chase Condra, Peachtree Ridge, 9:45.84 8. Anthony Urmetz, Collins Hill, 9:45.93 110 hurdles 1. Antuane Dennard, South Gwinnett, 13.98 2. Julian Martin-Rogers, Mill Creek, 14.28 3. Chase Murray, Shiloh, 14.81 4. Thomas Harrison, Collins Hill, 14.84 5. Chidi Okebalama, Archer, 14.90 6. Mason King, Shiloh, 14.92 7. Wilson McClain, Peachtree Ridge, 15.21 8. Shawn Shamburger, Colquitt, 15.26 300 hurdles 1. Antuane Dennard, South Gwinnett, 37.08 2. Chidi Okebalama, Archer, 39.30 3. Julian McDuffie, Shiloh, 39.46 4. Chase Murray, Shiloh, 39.52 5. Nasir Christian, North Gwinnett, 40.62 6. Thomas Harrison, Collins Hill, 40.67 7. Keith Williams, Parkview, 40.74 8. Tijaah Harris, Berkmar, 41.11 High jump 1. Matthew Haller, North Gwinnett, 6-8 2. Antuane Dennard, South Gwinnett, 6-6 3. Sundi Washington, Rockdale, 6-6 4. Jakobi Widener, Norcross, 6-4 5. Kafele Adisa, Mill Creek, 6-2 5. Brandon Harvey, Parkview, 6-2 5. Trisstan Weddington, North Gwinnett, 6-2 8. Andrew Ramsammy, Mill Creek, 6-2 Pole vault 1. Brian Hauch, Parkview, 15-4 1/2 2. Simeon Lipsey, Archer, 13-0 3. John Patterson, Lowndes, 12-6 4. Adam Keller, Mountain View, 12-6 5. Daniel Surman, Archer, 12-6 6. Alex Bassett, Mill Creek, 12-0 7. Jackson Miller, Mill Creek, 11-6 7. Tiberius Drocea, Lowndes, 11-6 Long jump 1. Amir Harris, Parkview, 22-11 2. R.J. Goss, Camden, 22-5 1/2 3. Tayvonn Kyle, Lowndes, 21-7 1/2 4. Edmond Graham, Mill Creek,

21-6 1/2 5. Jereme Faison, Rockdale, 21-4 6. Shawn Shamburger, Colquitt, 21-3 1/2 7. Demontrez Miller, Norcross, 21-1 1/2 8. Matt Chavers, Parkview, 20-9 1/2 Triple jump 1. Julian McDuffie, Shiloh, 46-10 2. Elijah Godwin, Newton, 45-6 1/2 3. R.J. Goss, Camden, 45-4 1/2 4. Joshua Downs, North Gwinnett, 44-4 1/2 5. C.J. Sullivan, Camden, 44-1 6. Malik Thompson, Parkview, 43-5 1/2 7. Justin Laryea, Collins Hill, 43-3 1/2 8. Jordan Roberts, Lowndes, 42-6 1/2 Discus 1. Sam Wright, Archer, 153-6 2. Jack Griffith, Mill Creek, 145-11 3. Jonathan Postell, Collins Hill, 140-10 4. Mark Haynes, Meadowcreek, 138-9 5. Darwin Lisbey, Collins Hill, 136-7 6. Walker Schwab, Lowndes, 135-10 7. Desmond Dunson, Rockdale, 125-1 8. Gordon Lewis, Lakeside, 124-7 Shot put 1. Abiodun David, Lowndes, 52-7 1/2 2. Nick Kennedy, Camden, 49-10 1/2 3. Charles Jordan, Parkview, 49-8 4. Walter Klima, Archer, 48-9 1/4 5. Michael Gentry, Lowndes, 48-4 1/2 6. Jeremiah Bundrage, Newton, 48-0 7. Gordon Lewis, Lakeside, 47-8 1/2 8. Michael Sobczyk, Mountain View, 47-4 400 relay 1. Parkview, 41.12 2. South Gwinnett, 41.62 3. Archer, 41.99 4. Mill Creek, 42.07 5. Lowndes, 42.30 6. Brookwood, 42.38 7. Shiloh, 42.44 8. Peachtree Ridge, 43.05 1,600 relay 1. Shiloh, 3:18.06 2. Parkview, 3:19.95 3. Newton, 3:20.12 4. Rockdale, 3:21.70 5. Mill Creek, 3:22.17 6. Lowndes, 3:23.12 7. Peachtree Ridge, 3:23.47 8. Brookwood, 3:24.72 Wheelchair 200 1. Robbie Berry, Dacula, 31.73 2. Chance Boyd, Lakeside, 41.86

Wheelchair 800 1. Robbie Berry, Dacula, 2:03.24 2. Chance Boyd, Lakeside, 3:06.15 GIRLS 100 1. Chala Carey, Camden County, 11.99 2. Caitlan Tate, Brookwood, 12.06 3. Kyleeyah Whitehead, Archer, 12.17 4. Kennadie Williams, Lowndes, 12.23 5. Saraphina Massaquoi, Berkmar, 12.23 6. Sydney Campbell, Mill Creek, 12.30 7. Laniya Rogers, Newton, 12.36 8. Prescilla Koindie, Rockdale, 12.39 200 1. Jazmine Hobson, Shiloh, 24.51 2. Chala Carey, Camden County, 25.14 3. Kennadie Williams, Lowndes, 25.40 4. Jania Williams, Parkview, 25.43 5. Caitlan Tate, Brookwood, 25.43 6. Kyleeyah Whitehead, Archer, 25.66 7. Amina Washington, Norcross, 25.67 8. Yasmine George, Duluth, 25.68 400 1. Imani Flanigan, Rockdale, 57.24 2. Keena Cordell, South Gwinnett, 57.33 3. Jania Williams, Parkview, 57.57 4. Jessica Shelley, Shiloh, 57.66 5. Jayla Ferris, Brookwood, 58.04 6. Yasmine George, Duluth, 58.40 7. Heather Lundi, Collins Hill, 58.92 8. Aliyah Hill, Archer, 59.45 800 1. Mackenzie Ellison, Brookwood, 2:14.25 2. Reese Saddler, Brookwood, 2:21.29 3. Lyndsey Fowler, North Gwinnett, 2:22.44 4. Anna Yum, North Gwinnett, 2:22.79 5. Makenzee Page, Lowndes, 2:23.24 6. Kennedy Pedro, Collins Hill, 2:23.38 7. Leah Disher, Parkview, 2:23.41 8. Anaya Arnold, Newton, 2:24.56 1,600 1. Elizabeth Funderburk, Colquitt, 5:06.60 2. Mackenzie Ellison, Brookwood, 5:07.04 3. Lauren Flynt, Brookwood, 5:08.79 4. Morgan Mihalis, Lakeside, 5:17.76 5. Lyndsey Fowler, North Gwinnett, 5:17.96 6. Makenzee Pages, Lowndes, 5:23.83

7. Sarah Melkerson, North Gwinnett, 5:26.00 8. Marisa Petit, Mill Creek, 5:30.85 3,200 1. Elizabeth Funderburk, Colquitt, 10:50.78 2. Lauren Flynt, Brookwood, 10:55.13 3. Morgan Mihalis, Lakeside, 11:28.36 4. Marisa Petit, Mill Creek, 11:52.92 5. Sara Scales, Mill Creek, 11:57.83 6. Emma Egg, North Gwinnett, 12:04.31 7. Makenna Kulzer, North Gwinnett, 12:05.06 8. Emily Golden, Tift County, 12:09.04 100 hurdles 1. Zahria Levister, Peachtree Ridge, 14.58 2. Ronje Williams, Shiloh, 14.81 3. Ebony Forbes, Newton, 14.93 4. Aweng Mawien, Shiloh, 15.11 5. Imani Harrison, Brookwood, 15.29 6. Tora Wright, Collins Hill, 15.40 7. Sarah Sam-Ekhator, Mountain View, 15.42 8. Sedrickia Wynn, Rockdale, 15.73 300 hurdles 1. Aweng Mawien, Shiloh, 44.42 2. Jesilyn Nicholas, Rockdale, 45.17 3. Jaylah Lawson, Lowndes, 45.39 4. Paityn House, Peachtree Ridge, 45.42 5. Zahria Levister, Peachtree Ridge, 45.43 6. Morgan Iverson, Mill Creek, 45.54 7. Raquel Newkirk, Discovery, 45.97 8. Destinee Henry, Meadowcreek, 46.45 High jump 1. Jalia Bryant, Discovery, 5-8 2. Ronje Williams, Shiloh, 5-4 2. Imani Flanagan, Rockdale, 5-4 4. Aweng Mawien, Shiloh, 5-2 5. Alexis Alofuokhai, Central Gwinnett, 5-2 6. Patricia Williams, Norcross, 5-0 7. Za’Nautica Downs, Colquitt, 5-0 8. Ebony Forbes, Newton, 5-0 Pole vault 1. Kelsey Worthington, North Gwinnett, 10-0 2. Jada Smith, Collins Hill, 10-0 3. Grace Forren, North Gwinnett, 9-6 4. Hanna Taylor, Peachtree Ridge, 8-6 4. Katelin Stecz, Lowndes, 8-6 6. Titilayo Akporido, Rockdale, 8-6 7. Cambrie Gauthier, Brookwood, 8-6 8. Parker Freeman, Brookwood, 8-0 Long jump 1. Chala Carey, Camden, 18-3

2. Sydney Campbell, Mill Creek, 18-2 3. Saraphina Massaquoi, Berkmar, 17-9 1/2 4. Morgan Bentley, Brookwood, 17-6 3/4 5. Jayla Stokes, Camden, 17-5 6. Skye Gross, Parkview, 17-0 1/2 7. Ronje Williams, Shiloh, 16-10 8. Makaila McIntyre, Peachtree Ridge, 16-8 Triple jump 1. Jayla Stokes, Camden, 38-4 3/4 2. Morgan Bentley, Brookwood, 37-11 3/4 3. Makaila McIntyre, Peachtree Ridge, 37-9 3/4 4. Erica O’Neal, Shiloh, 36-7 5. Adiyah Warner, Brookwood, 36-3 6. Jazmine Hobson, Shiloh, 36-2 3/4 7. Jon’nay Haws, Newton, 35-5 1/4 8. Leslie Rodgers, Grayson, 35-2 1/2 Discus 1. Natasha Stamp, Grayson, 135-4 2. Rachel Machovec, Mill Creek, 121-11 3. Siddequa Abdurrahman, Meadowcreek, 118-7 4. Jazmyne McBride, Peachtree Ridge, 107-9 5. Kayla Brown, North Gwinnett, 107-7 6. Javon Joyner, Norcross, 107-5 7. Faith Okenchi, Collins Hill, 101-8 8. Bryanna Walker, Lowndes, 101-5 Shot put 1. Natasha Stamp, Grayson, 42-11 2. Jazmin Robinson, Grayson, 40-5 1/4 3. Javon Joyner, Norcross, 39-7 4. Rachel Machovec, Mill Creek, 37-4 5. Nia McCain, Brookwood, 37-4 6. Siddequa Abdurrahman, Meadowcreek, 37-2 7. Devin Lanham, Camden, 37-2 8. Kayla Brown, North Gwinnett, 36-9 3/4 400 relay 1. Shiloh, 47.23 2. Archer, 47.95 3. Newton, 48.12 4. Peachtree Ridge, 48.14 5. Collins Hill, 48.59 6. Brookwood, 48.69 7. Mill Creek, 48.94 8. Parkview, 48.96 1,600 relay 1. Brookwood, 3:56.03 2. Shiloh, 3:56.76 3. Rockdale, 3:59.07 4. Peachtree Ridge, 4:01.92 5. Collins Hill, 4:03.05 6. Lowndes, 4:04.43 7. South Gwinnett, 4:04.75 8. Newton, 4:05.67

IN BRIEF and in track and field for Mill Creek in addition to ranking seventh in a class of 984 academically with a 4.0 GPA. She plans to major in electrical or biomechanical engineering at West Point.

She also has been vice president of academics NHS and Student Council executive secretary as a high-schooler, in addition to participating in Science Olympiad, Science National Honors Society, Math Honors Society, Beta Club and iLead. She also plays the cello.

“It has been my first choice college since middle school because there I will receive a well-rounded education, great academics as well as athletics,” Lill said. “The coaching staff really cares about the wrestlers as students as well as athletes. The team is very close-knit and really like competing next to each other, and I hope to help the team win conference championships for the next four years. I hope to be their next repeat national champion.”

Prior to his current school, Lill went 176-24 as a high school wrestler. He was a two-time All-American and three-time varsity letter-winner, helping Archer to three consecutive state titles. He also was a Super 32 national finalist and won the prestigious Kansas City Stampede as a senior.

honored this week for signing with college athletic programs.

Poisal will play softball for Piedmont, while Sullivan and Scott will play college football. Sullivan signed with University of the Cumberlands and Scott signed with Erie Community College.

Dacula leads All-8-AAAAAA soccer honors

Dacula girls soccer led the way on the All-Region 8-AAAAAA Soccer Teams released this week after Archer grad Lill to voting from the league’s wrestle for NYU coaches.

Archer grad Jacob Lill The Falcons’ Becky will continue his wresContreras was named tling career at New York the region’s player of the University after finishing year, while Dacula’s Mark up a post-graduate year at Karen was girls coach of Wyoming Seminary Colthe year. The boys awards lege Preparatory School. went to coach of the year Lill, a heavyweight, did Chad Hooper of Apalachee not compete this past seaand co-players of the year Hebron honors son for the Blue Knights, Erick Serrato of Gaineswho were eighth national- college-bound ville and David Santana of ly, because of an injury. He senior athletes Apalachee. also considered Columbia, The Dacula girls also Hebron Christian seniors had three other first-team, Duke and North Carolina Taylor Poisal, Michael Sul- all-region picks in Taylor State before deciding on livan and Collin Scott were Severy, Andi Wells and NYU.

Abby Preteroti. Lanier’s Anaelle Moleka, Brooke Ouimette and Beatriz Ramos made the first team, and the Longhorns’ Sarah Garton was on the second team.

Dacula’s Payton Rawson, Mario Flamenco and Christian Osorto made the boys first team, as did Lanier’s Rodrigo Calderon.

The second team included Dacula’s Andrew Chica and Lanier’s Darwin Pineda and Austin Mora.

Locals Hermes, Jones honored at Georgia Peach Awards banquet

SwimAtlanta coach Doug Gjertsen. The honor goes to an athlete who excels in leadership, performance and academic achievement.

Gwinnett resident and 2016 Paralympic swimmer McClain Hermes received the Disability Athlete of the Year award, which was presented by USA Track and Field Paralympian Jarryd Wallace.

Archer grad Smith inducted into honor society

Archer grad Kobe Smith has been inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an interdisciplinary honors Two Gwinnett swimorganization for first- and mers received top awards second-year college stuat the Georgia Swimming dents.

Golden Peach Awards NSCS membership is Banquet, hosted at the by invitation only and is Atlanta Botanical Gardens. based on GPA and class The inaugural event was standing. Smith, a 6-footlaunched to honor the best 2, 297-pound defensive in Georgia Swimming. lineman, is entering his SwimAtlanta’s Lydia sophomore football season Jones, who swims for with the South Carolina North Carolina State, Gamecocks. He played in earned the Betsy Dunbar 11 games last season as a Athlete Award that was true freshman.

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Earnhardt not planning to coast

By Reid Spencer The Sports Xchange

RICHMOND, Va. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. was so wound up before Tuesday’s retirement announcement that he didn’t sleep at all on Monday night.

After the press conference that made official his exit from Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing at the end of the season, Earnhardt slept for 14 hours, the driver of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet SS revealed during an interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Clearly, the decision was difficult for NASCAR’s most popular driver, and now it’s done.

What that doesn’t mean, however, is that Earnhardt can afford to relax as he completes his 28-race farewell tour — at least not totally.

“The fans are going to want you to do as well as you can,” Earnhardt said on Friday at Richmond International Raceway, where he qualified 12th for today’s Toyota Owners 400 (on FOX at 2 p.m.). “They are still going to have expectations per usual. The team, the guys, they all and myself, we would love to win some races.

“I’m going to say a race, but some races would be great, going out in your last season to get some victories. We just want to go to Victory Lane one more time. Just to get that experience one more time would be awesome for me, and I think the guys would love it for sure.”

Nevertheless, making the retirement decision and announcing it lifted a heavy weight from Earnhardt’s shoulders.

“I certainly do feel a lot more relaxed now,” he said. “I don’t know whether it’s because I finally got to tell everybody and let everybody know what we are doing, get that over with, but I certainly felt real relaxed today in the garage during practice.

“I felt like there was less

By Reid Spencer

Daniel Suarez, Brennan Poole, Harrison Rhodes and Kyle Benjamin RICHMOND, Va. — slowed the field on the Justin Allgaier had the restart lap and Dillon best car in Saturday’s was sent to the rear of the field because of the restart ToyotaCare 250 NASinfraction, Larson had the CAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond International lead at Allgaier’s expense and controlled the overRaceway.

Kyle Larson isn’t very time restart on Lap 253.

Restarting in the inside good at Richmond — and isn’t bashful about saying lane, Larson cleared Allgaier off Turn 2 and so. crossed the overtime line Nevertheless, when before a wreck on the two late restarts played backstretch caused the out at the .75-mile short track, Larson was the race seventh and final caution and froze the field with winner in overtime and Allgaier was a disappoint- Larson in the lead.

“I’m not good at this ed second, consoled only by the $100,000 check he place, so a win is pretty collected as the winner of neat,” said Larson, who will start 18th as the the Xfinity Dash 4 Cash Monster Energy NASbonus as the highest finCAR Cup Series points ishing series regular. leader in today’s Toyota “It’s a bittersweet Owners 400 (FOX, 2 day, I’ll be honest with p.m.) at Richmond Interyou,” said Allgaier, who finished second to Larson national Raceway. “I still have to work on myself despite leading a racehigh 157 of the 254 laps. for long runs. I’m terrible on long runs.

“I’m really dejected — I “I was OK today, but won’t lie to you. That’s (on Sunday) the comgoing to hurt for a long petition is a lot harder. time.”

The drivers are better.

What stung so badly for the driver of the No. 7 Just have to be patient.

JR Motorsports Chevrolet Struggled in Happy Hour (final practice), so we’ll occurred in the final 15 see how we are (on Sunlaps of the race. Allgaier day).” was leading and teamPolesitter Daniel Hemmate Elliott Sadler was ric ran third, followed by closing fast on fresher tires, thanks to an aggres- Austin Dillon and Ryan sive pit call under caution Blaney.

Sadler retained the seon Lap 184. ries lead by 41 points over But NASCAR had to call a caution on Lap 239 Allgaier, but the driver of the No. 1 Chevy was of a scheduled 250-lap frustrated too. Sadler had race when the engine race leader Allgaier in his expired in BJ McLeod’s Chevrolet. Allgaier hit pit sights, having closed the road along with the other gap from 3.5 seconds to a couple car-lengths before lead-lap cars, including McLeod’s engine blew.

Sadler, whose only op“I’m proud of the guys tion was a set of 17-lap for taking the chance we scuffed tires. did, and we definitely Ty Dillon took the had the race won,” said lead out of the pits on a the Virginia native, who two-tire call, but Dillon jumped the restart on Lap finished seventh on the 246, mashing the gas be- set of scuffed tires. “It’s fore he reached the restart heartbreaking. We really wanted to win here at our zone. home track, in front of After a five-car wreck involving William Byron, our home fans.”

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. before the start of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Photo: Randy Sartin-USA Today Sports)

pressure from somewhere and a large amount (less), a lot different. We had a good practice. We weren’t exactly right when we started. And I guess that freedom of thought and freedom from the stress of whatever that I was dealing with helped us get through a good practice and find some speed.”

In Saturday morning’s first practice, Earnhardt continued to run well, posting the 10th fastest lap at 119.458 mph. On a warmer, slicker track, Earnhardt was 21st fastest in final practice but moved up the track in an attempt to find speed in the top lane.

Earnhardt’s fans, however, won’t be happy until he finds his way to the top of the chart on Sunday afternoon.

It’s tough to keep a secret in the garage Before NASCAR’s move to common templates and aero matching, drivers used to beat a path to the sanctioning body’s transporter to lobby for their respective car makes.

The late Dale Earnhardt, who would have turned 66 on Saturday, was one of the most ardent proponents of the Chevrolet brand.

Whenever he felt Chevy was at a performance disadvantage, he would

say so, and sometimes his complaints would result in changes to the cars.

With uniform rules for all cars today, however, crew chiefs look to other teams and other car makes to overcome deficiencies in performance. With garage stalls in close proximity and photographers making the rounds, it’s difficult to keep a secret for long.

“It’s happened forever,” Denny Hamlin said of the cyclical nature of the sport.

“NASCAR used to fix that.

They used to cut spoilers off of certain makes and models to help them. Then they would help another manufacturer when they were behind. It’s just been an evolution. It’s because, obviously, we’re sitting in garage stalls six feet from each other.

“Someone’s running faster, you can just eventually find enough pictures out there to figure out why you’re slow. Then you go to work. Sometimes, while you’re doing that work, you hit on something that makes you even better than them. You’re faster, they’re checking out your stuff. It’s a cycle. That’s what racing is. It’s just a matter of who hits it at the right time and really has the luck to go with it that makes you a champion.”

Short strokes Electrical gremlins continued to plague Kurt Busch’s efforts in both Saturday practices. In the first session, the driver of the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford radioed he was down a cylinder. The diagnosis? A bad spark plug wire, which was subsequently replaced.

In Happy Hour, Busch noticed a voltage drop and lost power to his air-conditioning system when he switched to a second battery. At least the issues occurred in practice. Busch’s crew had to replace both batteries during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race earlier this year after another electrical problem. … Kyle Larson paced final practice with a lap at 119.074 mph. … Denny Hamlin was seventh fastest for a single lap in Happy Hour, but the three-time Richmond winner had the quickest car in the field over a 20-lap run, a good omen for Sunday. … Seeking his third straight victory and his 83rd overall (a number that would tie him with Cale Yarborough for sixth-most Cup wins in NASCAR history), Jimmie Johnson was third on the speed chart in final practice after qualifying 17th on Friday.

GGC baseball splits doubleheader

From Staff Reports

LAWRENCEVILLE — The 14th-ranked Georgia Gwinnett baseball team split its doubleheader action against USC Beaufort on Saturday as the Grizzlies fell 8-3 in Game 1, but responded with a 13-4 victory in the nightcap to improve to 34-19 on the year.

While the Sand Sharks’ win in Game 1 snapped GGC’s five-game winning streak against USCB, the Grizzlies still lead the alltime series 10-4.

“We had some mental errors in Game 1, but refocused in Game 2, and the win was the result,” GGC head coach Brad Stromdahl said. “We have had a lot of great hits as of late. We just need more to fall in timely situations, taking advantage of runners in scoring position.”

The Grizzlies outhit USCB 8-7; however, defensive errors by Georgia Gwinnett carried the Sand Sharks to the 8-3 victory in Game 1.

USCB (32-19) jumped out to a 6-0 advantage after the first two innings of play. In the bottom of the first, center fielder Thomas Estopare scored on a Grizzly fielding error at short on a grounder hit by shortstop Brandon Joyce to make it 1-0. Two batters later, the Sand Sharks pushed their advantage to 4-0 with a three-run home run over the right-center field fence by first baseman Bobby Wenthe. An inning later, Joyce gave USCB the 6-0 lead with a two-run double to the right-center field gap.

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Georgia Gwinnett College’s Paul Rodriguez runs to first base during Saturday’s doubleheader against USC Beaufort at the Grizzly Baseball Complex. (Photo: Rod Reilly)

Georgia Gwinnett cut the Sand Sharks’ advantage to 6-1 in the top of the fourth with a solo home run by first baseman Alex Garland.

With a 6-1 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth, an RBI double by left fielder Kal Davis and a sacrifice fly to deep center by Wenthe increased USCB’s gap to 8-1.

While GGC rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh, scoring runs on a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly to right by designated hitter Marcus McCorkle, the Grizzlies could not overcome USCB’s early lead in the 8-3 loss.

GGC’s Tyler Souris (6-3) suffered the loss, surrendering eight runs, three earned, on seven hits while USCB’s Wade Arduini (7-2) collected the win. Arduini allowed just one run on six hits while striking out six in the contest.

In Game 2, the Grizzlies rebounded from Game 1’s loss with a 13-4 win over USCB. GGC jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning of play. McCorkle started

the scoring rally with an RBI double down the right field line. The Grizzlies then received back-to-back RBI singles from Jean Paul Rodriguez and Garland, pushing their lead to 3-0.

Georgia Gwinnett scored its final run of the opening inning when third baseman Brandon Frazier pushed a seeing-eye RBI single through the left side of the infield.

The Sand Sharks rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the second, cutting GGC’s lead to 4-3.

Right fielder Alex Murphy made it 4-2, splitting the Grizzly lead in half, with a two-run home run over the left-center field fence.

Three batters later, second baseman Mclean Hartz moved the Sand Sharks within one, 4-3, with an RBI single to center.

An inning later, the Sand Sharks tied the game at 4-4 when a single hit to right

by Wenthe was bobbled by GGC right fielder Kyler Timmerman.

Fueled by an RBI single by center fielder Chris

Jones and a two-run double

by Rodriguez, the Grizzlies responded with a three-run fourth inning to regain a 7-4 lead.

Georgia Gwinnett’s offense continued to thrive as the Grizzlies scored six more runs over the last two innings of play to increase their lead over USCB to 13-4.

In the sixth, GGC scored four runs behind a two-run triple by Jones, an RBI double by McCorkle and an RBI single by Frazier to center.

Stromdahl’s squad plated two final runs in the top of the seventh with a sacrifice fly by second baseman Deion Sellers and an RBIsingle by Garland.

GGC’s starter, Trevor Bradley (6-4) picked up the win, throwing a complete game in the 13-4 victory.

Bradley allowed just four runs, three earned, on seven hits while striking out five.

USCB’s Zac Burke (6-4) was credited with the loss, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits in five innings of work.

ATLANTA — The NAIA’s top-ranked Georgia Gwinnett women’s tennis team finished the 2017 regular season with its first-ever undefeated season (22-0) on Saturday as the Grizzlies overpowered in-state rival and NCAA Division III”s third-ranked Emory 7-2.

With Saturday’s win, the Grizzlies sweep the season series against the Lady Eagles and have now won the last three meetings against Emory.

GGC’s win over Emory is its 30th consecutive victory dating back to the 2016 season.

“Coming into today’s match, we had some concerns about time off and the break in between matches here at the end of the season,” GGC head coach Chase Hodges said.

“But, our women stepped up to the challenge. This is our first undefeated regular season in our women’s team, and I’m proud of the effort and daily battle each of them has put in day in and day out.”

The Grizzlies carried a 3-0 lead at the break, sweeping doubles play against the Lady Eagles (13-6). While the freshman pair of Emerald Able and Margarida Abreu cruised to an 8-1 victory at

No. 3 against Paula Castro and Michelle DeMeo, the rest of the Grizzly squad battled through tight matches to pick up wins.

The NAIA’s top pair of Chiara Di Salvo & Alyona Vasilyeva edged NCAA Division III’s 12th-ranked Michelle Satterfield & Daniela Lopez 9-8 at No. 2 while second-ranked Valeria Podda & Klara Dohnalova upset D-III’s top-ranked duo of Bridget Harding and Katarina Su 9-7.

In singles, No. 7 Dohnalova moved the Grizzlies within one point, 5-0, of a clinch with a 6-3, 6-1 showing against No. 12 Satterfield at No. 2. A few minutes later, No. 2 Podda sealed the Grizzlies’ 22nd win of the year and their perfect regular season finish with a 6-1, 7-5 result against D-III’s No. 1 Harding at the No. 1 spot.

Georgia Gwinnett also received victories from No. 11 Di Salvo (6-4, 6-4) and Able (6-2, 6-4) in the 7-2 win.

The Grizzlies will now turn their focus towards preparing for the NAIA national championship tournament May 16-20 in Mobile, Ala. GGC will be defending its 2016 title and is in hot pursuit of a third national championship in four seasons.

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G-Braves take two from Pawtucket From Staff Reports

The Georgia Swarm defend against the Rochester Knighthawks on Saturday night at Infinite Energy Arena. (Photo: Paul Sasso)

Swarm lose a weird one to Rochester

By David Friedlander

to be successful in this league. We’ll have a good week of practice and be ready to go for Game 1 DULUTH — What (of the playoffs).” began as a historic night It took just 2:55 after for the Georgia Swarm, in the opening face off for which they broke the Na- the Swarm to make histional Lacrosse League’s tory, with Lyle Thompson single-season team during the honors off scoring record, came to an assist from Shayne a bizarre ending to what Jackson and his brother was a decidedly defensive Jerome Thompson. game.

The goal was not only Graeme Hossack’s Lyle Thompson’s leagueempty-net goal with one- leading 43 goal of the tenth of a second remain- season and gave Georgia ing proved to be the difa 1-0 lead, it was also the ference as the Rochester 259th for the Swarm for Knighthawks scored a 9-8 the season, breaking the victory Saturday night. old league record of 258 In the grand scheme of set by Rochester in 258. things, the game meant “Those things just little in the standings for come with hard work,” the Swarm (13-5), who said Lyle Thompson, had already wrapped up who finished Saturday’s the top seed in the upgame with a hat trick to coming NLL playoffs. bring his goal total to 45 However, it did someon the season. “What the what temper an otherwise team’s giving me and the celebratory mood of the confidence coaches are team and the crowd of instilling in me. But this 5,126 at Infinite Energy is a team game. It’s not Arena. something I’m focused “We’re obviously dison.” appointed with some of But for the rest of the the execution with some half, the Swarm had a things that happened,” tough time solving Rochsaid coach Ed Comeau, ester goaltender Angus whose team will enjoy a Goodleaf, who made 27 first-round playoff bye of his 49, several from before returning to acpoint blank range. tion May 13. “Our guys Georgia’s Brodie worked hard and battled MacDonald was almost as hard. … We think we good, stopping 32 of 40 know what we need to do stops on the evening.

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“Anytime it’s that low-scoring of a game, you know the goalies are playing well,” Lyle Thompson said. “Angus Goodleaf, he had a bunch of hero saves out there. I think that was the difference (Saturday) night, the goaltending.”

Down 4-3 after the first quarter, the Swarm were forced on their heels when John Ranagan was whistled for a doubleminor penalty for illegal cross checking and checking from behind, followed by the second of three bench minors for illegal substitution of the half.

The Swarm killed off both ends of the 5-on-3 penalty, but Rochester kept up the pressure, and Andrew Suitor’s unassisted goal at the 6:35 mark of the second quarter gave the Knighthawks a 5-3 lead.

Lyle Thompson tallied his third goal of the half with 3:47 to go to pull Georgia back to within a goal, but Dan Dawson answered at the 1:15 mark to send Rochester into intermission with a 6-4 lead.

But the Swarm twice fought back to tie the game, first at 6-6 on Bryan Cole’s goal with 6:58 left in regular and again at 7-7 on Shayne Jackson tally with 4:11 remain-

ing. Jackson finished the night with two goals and two assists.

They had a golden opportunity to play for a game-winner, and they pulled MacDonald for an extra attacker with a less than two-second differential between the shot clock and the game clock.

But with both clocks ticking down, the Swarm lost possession behind the Rochester net, and Hossack got to the loose ball and sent it all way down into the empty net just as the final buzzer was sounding.

The played was reviewed and one-tenth of a second put back on the clock after the goal was ruled valid, stunning the home crowd and bringing the Swarm’s regular season to a disappointing end.

“We knew the shot clock was two seconds off from the game clock,” Comeau said. “We wanted to run a play and thought we could get a guy off the floor and get a guy out to kind of protect against that exact thing happening. But we didn’t execute. There were a few things (Saturday) night we didn’t do a good job of. We took some uncharacteristic penalties … which we don’t usually do.”

double to right field by Matt Tuiasosopo off PAWTUCKET, R.I. Red Sox reliever Noe — The Gwinnett Braves Ramirez scored Rojas swept a from first base for a 1-0 doublelead. header The G-Braves were one out from winning the with the Pawtuck- game in the top of the seventh, but Dan Butler’s et Red two-out single to center Sox on Saturday scoring Jantzen Witte from second tied the night at Rio Ruiz game at 1-1.

McCoy The game remained Stadium, winning 2-1 in tied until the bottom of seven innings and 3-1 in the ninth when Tuiasosonine innings. po drew a one-out walk Gwinnett third basefrom Pawtucket reliever man Rio Ruiz was the Chandler Shepard, and hero of both games, Ruiz (3) followed with a blasting a solo home run two-run homer to right to snap a 1-1 tie in game field for the win. one and hitting a walkIn Game 2, Enderoff two-run homer to end son Franco, making his game two.

In the first game, the G- second career Triple-A start, worked five scoreBraves (14-8) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first less innings with three inning as Sean Kazmar Jr. hits, one walk and seven strikeouts. Rhiner Cruz singled with one out and scored from first base on pitched one inning with a double in the right-cen- three strikeouts. Jason Hursh went two innings ter gap by Mel Rojas Jr. with two hits, one earned The lead lasted until run and three strikeouts. the bottom of the third, when Pawtucket’s Deven Sam Freeman (3-1) earned the win by workMarrero plated Ryan Court with a sacrifice fly ing a scoreless top of the ninth with a walk and a to left. Court had led off strikeout. the inning with a double Marcus Walden started to right off Gwinnett game two for Pawtucket. starter Andrew Albers He went five scoreless and moved to third on a innings with three hits ground out. and eight strikeouts.

Game 1 stayed tied at Ramirez worked two 1-1 only briefly, as Ruiz innings with two hits, (2) crushed a Shawn one earned run and three Haviland pitch over the strikeouts. Shepard (0-1) wall in right field for a went 1 1/3 innings with 2-1 lead in the fourth two earned runs, one inning. walk and two strikeouts.

Albers (2-0) was the Ruiz paced Gwinnett game one winner for with a combined 3-for-7 Gwinnett. He pitched 5 2/3 innings with six hits, night including the two one earned run, one walk homers and three RBIs. and two strikeouts. David Rojas was a combined 3-for-6 with two doubles Peterson went 1 1/3 and an RBI. Kazmar also innings for the save by allowing no hits, no runs finished 3-for-7.

For the Red Sox, Sam and striking out two.

Haviland (2-2) got the Travis was 3-for-7 in the loss for Pawtucket (9-12) two games and Marrero in game one. He pitched was 2-for-7 with an RBI. The Gwinnett Braves the entire seven innings with four hits, two and Pawtucket Red Sox earned runs, three walks wrap up the four-game series this afternoon at and seven strikeouts.

Game 2 was a makeup McCoy Stadium, first pitch set for 1:35 p.m. for the game postponed The G-Braves will send by rain at Coolray Field on April 23, and thus the left-hander Sean Newcomb (1-1, 4.19 ERA) Gwinnett Braves were to the mound, and the designated the “home Red Sox will counter team.” The contest remained scoreless until with right-hander Hector Velazquez (1-0, 2.79 the bottom of the sixth ERA). inning when a two-out

Local athletes perform well in sectional Kemp’s homers lead second place for the event, and setting a new school record.

FAIRBURN — Track “(Before the jump), and field athletes from my coach withheld some Wesleyan, Providence information and told me Christian and Hebron that the top eight qualiChristian showed up in a fied and I was ninth. He big way Saturday at the knew that I made it 1-A (Private) Sectional at already, but wasn’t going Landmark Christian. to tell me,” Trammell said.

In total, the three “The previous kid before schools moved 24 athme, jumped 20-6.5, so I letes in individual events thought I was down by an and five relay teams to inch. I just had a chip on the state meet at Berry my shoulder. I ran down College, to go along with and jumped; it didn’t the seven athletes from feel like a 21, but I saw the 1,600-meter and the tape and it said 21-6, 3,200-meter races, who which surprised both my advanced from last week’s coach and I.” Area 2 (Private) ChampiAs if that wasn’t enough onships. for Trammell, a 23.00 in For field events, the top the 200 qualified him fifth nine advanced to the state for the state meet. meet, while the running The Wesleyan girls’ events saw the top eight 1,600-meter ‘B’ relay advance to Berry, where team also surprised, qualionly finals will be run. fying sixth in the event, Providence’s Roosevelt along with their ‘A’, which Trammell started his day qualified first. off doing something unThe ‘B’ team, consistthinkable in the long jump. ing of Callie Davis, Miller After jumping a perLouthan, Karley Welch sonal-record 20 feet, 5.5 and Bailey Edwards inches, on his second jump finished with a time of of the prelims (qualifying 4:16.84, while their teamseventh), Trammell fell mates, Mikayla Coombs, to ninth place by the time Caroline Gross, Sutton his last jump in the finals West and Megan Lynch rolled around. Then, jump- ran a 4:00.74. ing a foot farther than he “This is the first year ever had, Trammell landed we’ve ever had that at 21-6 away from the board, Wesleyan, so it was a big vaulting himself into deal,” Welch said. “Tal-

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lulah Falls was right by us in region, so we knew we had to stay with them.”

“It all just came down to us running our best,” Davis said. “We just try to stay (with the ‘A’ team) in our race. We didn’t have them (in our heat) today, so we had to push ourselves even harder because we were like we don’t know what pace we’re going at.”

In the girls’ field events, Wesleyan’s Sutton West (5-0) won the high jump, while teammate Meagan Lynch (17-02.25) won the long jump and Davis (333.25) took fourth in the triple jump. Providence’s Clara Ann Hammel qualified in two events, finishing third in the discus (110-02) and seventh in the shot put ((31-5.75).

Wesleyan’s Avyonce Carter (107-01) was fourth in the discus and Hebron’s Julia Goldschmidt (9-0) qualified eighth in the pole vault.

In the boys’ field events, Wesleyan’s Christopher Lee was second in the pole vault (13-0), while Hebron teammates Tucker Keadle (12-0) and Ryver Morrow (12-0) were fifth and sixth in the event. Teammate John Stewart (5-10) finished seventh in the high jump, while Alex Calvert (20-11) was seventh in

the long jump. Wesleyan’s Grant Frerking (41-3.5) also finished eighth in the triple jump.

Wesleyan’s girls’ 400-meter relay team of Davis, West, Lynch and Combs qualified first with a time of 49.25, while Hebron’s boys’ team consisting of Christian Marquez, Civtor Gipson, Chandler Lewis and Ja’Leak Perry qualified eighth with a time of 44.58. The Lions’ 1,600-meter realy team of Brandon Potra, Gipson, Marquez and Sam Burke also qualified sixth with a time of 3:32.57.

On the girls’ side in the individual running events, West (59.31) and Lynch (59.39) went two-three in the 400, while Edwards was seventh in the 800 (2:29.76). Lynch also finished third in the 200 (25.88), while Hebron’s Tori Johnson )47.20) was fourth in the 300 hurdles and Wesleyan’s West (49.16) was sixth.

On the boys’ side in the individual running events, Hebron’s Brandon Potra (2:01.44) and Providence’s Caleb Hall (2:06.06) finished fifth and seventh in the 800, while Gipson (23.11) was sixth in the 200.

The 1-A (Private) meet will take place May 11-13 at Berry College.

Braves past Brewers

By Andrew Wagner

the Braves took a 2-1 lead on Tyler Flowers’ run-scoring single in the MILWAUKEE — fourth.

Matt Kemp hit three Nelson gave up a home runs and Jaime one-out double to Ender Garcia worked six inInciarte in the fifth. He nings as the Atlanta took third on an error Braves beat the Milby Jonathan Villar and waukee Brewers 11-3 scored on a passed ball.

Saturday evening at Nelson retired Adonis Miller Park.

Garcia on a bouncer to Garcia (1-1) battled third, but Freeman followed with a single, and with his command, Kemp broke the game walking a season-high open with a first-pitch five batters, but held the Brewers to a pair of homer to center, giving the Braves a 5-1 lead. runs while only allowJaime Garcia had ing three hits with three retired nine in a row bestrikeouts. fore a one-out pinch-hit The Braves’ offense single by Keon Broxton backed him up with in the fifth. Walks to a season-best 20-hit Villar and Ryan Braun performance, includloaded the bases, and ing Kemp’s three home Broxton scored on a runs and a fourth from wild pitch before Garcia Dansby Swanson. The escaped by getting Braves hadn’t recorded pinch-hitter Jesus Agui20 hits in a game since lar to fly out to right.

2008.

Kemp’s second homer Jimmy Nelson (1-2) of the day came in the gave up 11 hits with a walk and two strikeouts seventh, a one-out shot off Tommy Milone. Nick over five innings of Markakis singled and work.

Staked to a 1-0 lead in scored on a base hit by Flowers, and Swanson the first inning, Nelson avoided early jams with followed with a two-run a pair of outfield assists, homer to left.

Kemp struck once but Freddie Freeman’s more in the eighth, this RBI double in the third time off Jhan Marinez. tied the game at 1, and The Sports Xchange

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Four locals selected on Day 3 of draft

By Paul Thomas

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The NFL Draft came to an end Saturday. In all, five former Gwinnett County football stars were drafted and five signed free-agent contracts as of press time Saturday.

Former Norcross grad Alvin Kamara was taken on Friday night by the New Orleans Saints in the third round. On Saturday, former Grayson and Clemson running back Wayne Gallman was selected 140th overall in the fourth round by the New York Giants.

A pair of Dacula products were next off the board, as Alex Armah was selected 192nd overall in the fifth round out of West Georgia by the Carolina Panthers, and Corey Levin was taken 217th overall in the sixth round by the Tennessee Titans out of UTChattanooga.

Parkview grad Chris Carson from Oklahoma State was the last local player to be drafted, as the Seattle Seahawks made him the No. 249 overall pick in the seventh round.

“I was getting kind of nervous,” he told Seahawks. com. “I wanted to get my name called. I had talked to a lot of teams about being signed as a free agent. Then Seattle called me, and I just got excited to see that number pop up. I talked to the coaches there, and I started

Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) leaps over Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) to score a touchdown during the second half of the CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium last season.

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crying. I started to tear up a little bit. I’m just blessed to be in this situation.”

Gallman ran for 3,429 yards and 34 touchdowns in three seasons at Clemson, helping the Tigers win the national title in January.

He said he thinks he’ll be able to complement current Giants running back Paul Perkins.

“I think I’ll be able to complement him and the offense well, as well as any other thing that they would want me to do,” Gallman told Newsday.com. “I’m just ready to come in and work.”

Levin is happy to get the chance to play in the NFL just a few hours from Dacula and even closer to where he played college football.

“I’ve grown to know (the

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backs Darren Sproles and Reggie Bush played, as is going to be an explosive pass-catchers out of the playmaker, and I think he backfield. is a great addition to what Kamara caught 74 (the Saints) do on offense.” passes for 683 yards and Mark Ingram led New seven touchdowns for the Orleans in rushing last Vols. season with 1,043 yards “I think it’s pretty similar,” he said of how he and six touchdowns on compares to Sproles and 205 carries. The Saints Bush. “Those guys catch a bolstered their rushing lot of balls and did a lot of attack in the offseason by things with their versatilsigning seven-time Pro Bowler Adrian Peterson to ity. I feel like I am kind of the same type of player. a two-year deal.

Just versatile and able to Saints head coach catch and run the ball well.

Sean Payton will likely Just excited to see how it use Kamara in the same will unfold.” role that former running

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the Black Knights’ program, and is especially excited to be returning to Gwinnett.

“I just wanted to get back into coaching,”

Rouse said. “This is a high quality area. When I was at South I knew Central had some good talent over here. I’m really looking forward to the high level of competition here.”

THE ROUSE FILE Name: Emmett Rouse Age: 48 New position: Head boys basketball coach at South Gwinnett Former position: Head boys basketball coach at Osborne Career record: 389-167 Education: Graduated from Josey HS in Augusta in 1988; graduated from Brewton Parker College in ’93 Background: Played at Josey and Brewton Parker as a forward; high school coaching experience came at Josey as an assistant and Butler as JV coach, as well as head coaching experience at Josey, South Gwinnett, Southwest Macon and Osborne. Has led three of those previous teams to at least one appearance in the Sweet 16 of the state tournament

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day on an infield grounder by freshman Blake Bortak, both teams battled hard, who came into the game for sure. … That’s playoff after Perez was injured. baseball, though.”

A walk to Anthony The game stayed that Bailey prompted Johnson way for the next two to call on Berger, who still innings, through clutch had 48 pitches remaining pitching from both Chrison his series limit of 120 as topoulos and Mountain mandated by the GHSA’s View starter Dylan Schuble new pitch-count rule. and several extremely close The senior right-hander plays on the basepaths. caught Crews Taylor But Archer wasn’t about looking for the second out give up, and seized the of the inning, but Cavey moment in the top of the came up with his second sixth by capitalizing on the clutch hit of the series by Bears’ third error of the doubling into the left-field

corner, bringing home Bortak to pull the Tigers even at 4-4.

But Berger struck out Kraus to get out of further trouble and pitched around three Archer hits in the top of the seventh — aided when an initial safe call at second was overturned and became a double play when courtesy runner Craig Osmer was ruled to have slid out of the basepath — to keep the game tied.

Mountain View then caught another break after

Mason Goolsby legged out an infield single to lead off the bottom of the seventh by moving to second after Christopoulos was called for a balk.

John Paul Kakos bunted Goolsby over to third, prompting Hays to intentionally walk Lee and Chaney to load the bases and set up a force play at the plate and bringing Peck to the plate.

And despite needing only a walk to win the game, the junior third baseman took an aggres-

sive approach after getting ahead in the count 1-0.

“I was like, ‘I’m going to win the game,’” Peck said. “Honestly, I was just trying to put my team in the best situation, just trying to make contact. Even if I didn’t square it up, just get a run any way I could.”

And with Johnson having given him the green light to swing, Peck did square up the next pitch, sending it into right field for the game and series winner and making a winner out of Berger, who

threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts despite scattering four hits.

Schuble had a strong start, allowing four hits and two earned runs with one strikeout over 5 1/3 innings, while Christopoulos took the hard-luck loss despite holding Mountain View to just six hits and one earned run with four strikeouts in the completegame effort.

Cavey finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs, while Eli Young also had two hits for Archer.

she started attending in third grade, for years as her older sisters played.

She juggled a soccer ball on the sideline, served as ball girl and waited her turn in the program.

In her first high school season, she has jumped right into the lineup as a high-scoring forward.

“She’s doing amazing,” Gracie said of her freshman sister. “I didn’t even really know how good she was. I kind of watch her (club) games, but not that much. So playing with her, I’m like, ‘Wow, you’re really good. Look at you go.’”

Lucy is the most highly touted player in the program’s history, its first to play for a U.S. Youth National Team (she got her first call-up in January). Between that and her region team involvement, she has spent time this year in California and Costa Rica, missing a week of tryouts and a couple of games.

But for the most part, she has been in the lineup.

Through 17 games, she has 32 goals and 20 assists. She already has the school record for goals in a season, set at 30 in 2002, and with 84 points is close to the record for points in a season (91).

“Lucy’s just a playmaker for us,” Gilbert said. “She’s dynamic. I’ve coached against a lot of really talented players and I’ve seen some that they’ll work hard when you get them the ball and they’ll do something with it and they’re hard to stop. But she works hard to get the ball. You’ll see her make a play in the attack-

ing third and then see her sprint all the way down the field to go get the ball.

“She’s little, but she’s feisty and she doesn’t quit.

I don’t know how her motor keeps going.”

The high-scoring forward also has developed a connection with her oldest sister in the attack.

“I think we have good chemistry because we’ve played for the same coaches or similar coaches,” Lucy said. “I think that helped us out. And always being together growing up, too. We’ve meshed really well together.”

Just to have a season with three sisters together is a blessing in itself. Abbey and Gracie, separated by just a year in school, have played together in high school, but just once, when they were in elementary school, outside of Wesleyan. When she was really young, Lucy played up on Gracie’s teams briefly.

The three never got a chance to be on the same team until this season. It’s a journey they embrace, especially with the inevitable split that happens after this season when Abbey graduates and joins the Clemson soccer team.

“The very first practice of the year when all three were out there was neat,” Gilbert said. “Gracie was on one team and Lucy and Abbey were on one team together, doing drills. You could tell how fun it was for them. I think it’s fun for Abbey to have her little sister out here and play together for her senior season. It’s been really fun for all of them.”

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•From Page 1B I was like, ‘Oh, we have sisters on the team.’ But most of the time, they’re so much fun. They push each other really well.”

Two, the oldest and youngest, push the hardest.

Abbey, in her fourth year as a starter, is a team leader who exudes intensity. Lucy shares the trait. Gracie is the most laid back of the trio, providing a nice balance between her driven, soccer-crazy sisters.

“They’re a lot more intense than me,” Gracie said. “I’m more like everything’s a joke. Obviously I care, but I’m not that focused and kind of scattered about. I’m not that serious at all. I’ve probably never been serious in my entire life.”

Gracie, an outside defender, has no interest in college soccer. She wants to go to the University of Colorado as a normal student.

Like her sisters, she plays club soccer for Concorde but the whole soccer experience is a small part of her life, not a primary focus like it is for Abbey and Lucy. That said, she is still an important player for the Wolves in the defense and as an attacking threat from the back.

“Gracie’s grown and progressed every year,” Gilbert said. “She plays club soccer but didn’t have an intention of playing soccer in college. She plays and works hard and she has a blast. Where she’s grown is she does a great job making runs down the line.

She’ll go all the way up the field. That’s been a huge

Titans) and kind of pay attention to them,” he told Titansonline.com. “It was one of my dreams to come and play for the Titans. That’s close to home and everyone can come watch me play on Sundays if I put in the work and get there.”

Armah was a twoway star in high school for Dacula and transitioned into a similar role his senior year at West Georgia. He played both defensive end and tight end last season, recording 25 tackles and catching eight passes for 144 yards and a touchdown.

He first played offense as a junior, scoring a touchdown in the season opener and three two-point conversions the rest of the season.

The Panthers drafted him as a fullback. He said Caro-

lina had shown interest, but he was uncertain if they were going to draft him or ask him to sign as a free agent until he saw his name flash across the television screen.

“It was amazing,” he said. “It just felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders in a sense. Been dealing with this process ever since the end of the season, training for Pro Day, going to an All-Star game, going on visits, doing workouts, it was just good to have that feeling of knowing where I’m finally going.”

Several local players also signed as undrafted free agents and will battle for roster spots in training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Grayson and Clemson quarterback Nick Schuessler and former Central Gwinnett and Georgia Tech defensive end Francis Kallon.

Former Norcross and Tennessee tight end Jason Croom signed with the Buffalo Bills and former Peachtree Ridge and Appalachian State safety Alex Gray signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Former Peachtree Ridge and Northern Iowa defensive back Ray Buchanan Jr. received an invite to the Atlanta Falcons rookie mini-camp. The Falcons are one of three NFL teams his father Ray Buchanan Sr. played for.

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Wesleyan sisters, from left, Lucy, Gracie and Abbey Mitchell all play key roles for the Wolves’ soccer team.

(Photo: Will Hammock)

asset for us this season to have two outside backs who will push forward on offense, too. She’s hard on herself, but she just works hard.

“She gives everything she has, but she also adds this fun element to things, too. She’s the one that’s going to be singing during warmups. She’s just fun and adds a little bit of life to the team. She’s a really good balance for the other two.”

Gracie giggles when asked about having a different personality than her sisters. Abbey and Lucy laugh about it, too.

“Me and the youngest one are really similar,” Abbey said. “We’re both kind of quieter and more intense. The middle one, she’s pretty crazy. She’s very talkative. She’s very good with people.”

As talkative as Gracie is, the team leadership role falls heaviest on Abbey as a senior.

For four years, she has been a rock for the Wolves in the starting lineup. She played center back as

a freshman — a season when she had just five assists — but has racked up more eye-popping stats the past three seasons as a starting center midfielder.

She has 10 goals and 30 assists this season, nearing Wesleyan’s season assist record of 35, and has 80 assists in her career, just off the all-time mark of 84.

“Abbey’s been huge for us since her freshman year,” Gilbert said.

“She plays center mid, but on her club team she plays outside back and that’s what she’ll play at Clemson. But for us, she plays center mid and she’s kind of our field manager.

She directs everybody.

She’s constantly talking to people but she’s super encouraging, too. As intense as she is, she’s balanced that out with really encouraging other players on the field.”

That includes guiding her own sisters, a role she is used to fulfilling in life outside of soccer. The Mitchells, who don’t have any other siblings, are always together, whether it’s

soccer, school, shopping or driving around Lucy, who just turned 15 and doesn’t have her license. “(Abbey’s) a super big part of the team, because she’s amazing at soccer, but she leads the team,” Gracie said. “Her, (Louisville signee) T.J. (Anderson) and the other seniors lead. She embodies the leader of the team.

She’s always motivational and has that balance of motivational and business, get-it-done type of thing. It’s easy to want to joke around, but she’s very about getting stuff done, being focused and let’s have fun afterwards.

She’s a very good leader in motivating all of us.”

Lucy, by her assessment and one from Gilbert, is a combination of her two older siblings. She is fierce on the soccer field, but tries to enjoy herself off of it, drawing from both of her older sisters.

“It’s fun to have Abbey, who is going to be like, ‘OK, we need to get this done,’ but Gracie always lightens the mood and makes it not as intense,” Lucy said. “I feel like I can be in the middle in a sense, have fun but also know how to get the job done at the end of the day. … From Gracie I take the fun, the letting loose. I feel like I’m able to have fun on the field. But Abbey, who is very focused and intense, I’ve also embodied that from her. So I can have both depending on the atmosphere of the game.”

Lucy has spent time around practices and games at Wesleyan, where

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hey were shot by different cameras from different perspectives, but this collection of photos has one thing in common — a love of Suwanee.

The photos displayed on this page and on page 3C represent the winners of the annual Snap Suwanee contest. Sponsored

by Suwanee’s Public Arts Commission, the annual Snap Suwanee competition provides a means for participants to share images that communicate something interesting about the Suwanee community.

This year’s winners highlighted everything from the city’s signature fountains to its 9/11 memorial and the White Street Park/Harvest Farm area.

The winning photos will be displayed at City Hall.

“Clovers for Days” by amanDa myers

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Task-oriented SMART goals don’t always work Do you remember SMART goals? I was introduced to the concept early in my career. SMART goals are specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic and time bound. Unfortunately, they’re also usually horrifically boring and uninspiring.

The SMART goal concept isn’t bad in theory. A SMART goal is better than no goal or a vague goal.

But if you limit yourself to SMART goals, you’ll limit your thinking.

That’s because SMART goals tend to be task-oriented, like do the marketing report every week and do it exactly this way. SMART goals tend to be things assigned by your boss. Unfortunately, accomplishing only these types of tasks results

Forget Perfect

Lisa McLeod in playing small. Breakthrough accomplishments and leadership requires more than what’s asked of you; it requires you to set strategic goals for yourself.

Putting a man on the moon didn’t start with a SMART goal. It started with a big idea. SMART goals pushed the process forward, but they weren’t the initial

starting point.

In business, we bandy about words like objectives, goals, and strategy so much we’re often not clear on what the words mean. To provide clarity, let’s unpack the difference between accomplishing tasks versus setting strategic goals.

Strategic goals are bigger, more complex; they require more than just checking the box that you did it. Let’s look at a few examples.

A strategic goal might be something like: • Improve my ability as a leader.

• Increase organizational innovation.

• Accelerate our competitive differentiation in the market.

Strategic goals require

creativity; they’re a mix of dreaming and practicality.

Now let’s look at a few tasks: • Fill out time cards on time.

• Reach out to new customers every 30 days.

• Ensure brand consistency in new materials.

Tasks are short term.

For example, if you’re in sales, and you want to attract more new clients, tasks that support your goal may be sending 10 prospecting emails every day.

Success depends on your ability to manage both the strategic and the tactical. If you simply focus on tasks, you’ll stay in a reactionary mode. Leaders need to be proactive. Strategic thinking is about looking into the future, and deciding where you

Give me that old-time religion When I was child, it was, on occasion, that we traveled up into the mountains to visit what Mama called her “home church,” meaning it was the church in which she had grown up.

It was mainly summer revivals that took us there because Sundays were devoted to the church where Daddy pastored. I had heard tell, usually as I sat in the back seat of the car as we drove somewhere and Mama and Daddy talked, that congregants at my grandmother’s church would get “happy with the Spirit” and shout. I had no idea what that meant but I knew it was different than anything I had seen at our little church, and that it was a good thing. From the sound of their voices, I could tell it was even something they admired.

It was probably the summer of my ninth year that I

Ronda Rich found out firsthand what all that meant when we visited Maw-maw’s church on a hot August night during revival. This was a time when benches were hard, usually slats that were nailed about an inch apart so that they pinched constantly, and the only air conditioning was supplied by hand fans with advertising from a local funeral home. Windows were thrown wide open so that mosquitoes and lightning bugs darted in and out and there was absolute stillness

and quiet in the darkness outside. Not even the sound of a passing car because anybody who lived close by was at church, not driving by to go to somewhere else.

Daddy was seated in what, in those days, was called the “amen corner,” where only men sat, usually preachers and deacons, and were certain to shout “amen” as the chosen man of God preached with stirring enthusiasm. Women sat directly across from the amen corner and kept their mouths shut during the sermon. An altar call was being made, “Just as I Am” was being sung and I was standing reverently in the third row as the preacher begged for the lost souls. When none could be found that night, he asked if anyone had a word or a testimony to give. Someone spoke up. Then another. And another. Each testimony was

a word of thanks for God’s blessings as emotional tears fell. Suddenly, someone let a screeching hoop and I nearly jumped out of my skin. I thought someone had been shot.

It was my grandmother.

Lizzie Miller. She was tall and lithe, so thin that she was what people in the mountains called “poor,” not referring to economics but weight. She was so skinny that when she sat on the end of the sofa, always to knit or crochet, she crossed her legs then was able to tuck a foot behind her ankle. Her babyfine hair, like many Appalachian women, fell to her waist but was put up neatly every morning with bobby pins and tucked into a bun at the nape of her neck. She wore cotton dresses around the house, always with an apron, and her one luxury in life — a small can of snuff tucked into the apron’s pocket. She wore small glasses and I can’t remember ever seeing her with a smear of lipstick. She was quiet and soft-spoken. Until the night I saw her break loose and start shouting with happiness to the Lord, I had never heard her raise her voice.

With a white handkerchief, she raised her arms to heaven, threw back her head and jumped and shouted. I shall never forget the pure light that radiated from her face as it seemed that her entire head was bathed in radiant sun. She had virtually no earthly possessions and living had been calloused and hard. More worries than laughter. But she had a peace that surpasses our understanding and a happiness that money can’t buy.

Shouting for joy. I’ve seen it, and it’s a beautiful sight to behold.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of “What Southern Women Know About Faith.” Please visit www.rondarich.com to sign up for her free weekly newsletter.

want to place your attention.

It’s about what you say yes to, and even more important, what you say no to.

When you’re setting strategic goals for yourself, focus on two things: 1. Impact. How can you accomplish personal, departmental or organizational objectives? How will individuals be different as the result of you accomplishing your goals? You don’t have to know exactly how you will accomplish or even measure a goal when you start. But you need to fully understand the impact you want to have. If your goal is low-impact, it’s not a good goal for you.

2. Engagement. This one is the kicker. We can make all the SMART goals

in the world, but if no one is personally bought into the goals, the possibility of accomplishing them is slim to none. Think about why you care about this goal. Think about why it matters to you.

When you face an obstacle or challenge, are you personally motivated enough to overcome it? If you care passionately, it’s a good goal. If you can’t get fired up about it, find something else.

You don’t need to spell out every detail of a goal to start making progress. Part of learning is adjusting as you go. SMART goals are a great way to implement, but for inspiration, you need to think even bigger.

Lisa McLeod is the creator of the popular business concept Noble Purpose.

The antidote to rising college costs Last week, the University System of Georgia raised tuition at all member institutions — to the dismay, no doubt, of many hardworking Georgia families.

The relatively small 2 percent increase was certainly not unexpected. Even so, many families will now have to pinch a few extra pennies so their kids can go to college in the fall.

This latest increase continues a multi-year trend that has seen the cost of tuition nearly double nationwide since 2001. The problem is most pronounced at more expensive institutions, like the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, because the higher the tuition, the greater the damage done by even a small percentage increase.

Parents and students, however, should be aware that there is an alternative to paying $10,000 a year in tuition, one that is easily accessible to most reading this column. It’s known as Perimeter College of Georgia State University.

In the interests of full disclosure, that happens to be where I teach, on the Alpharetta Campus. (There are also campuses in Dunwoody, Clarkston, Decatur and Covington, as well as online.)

But that’s not the main reason I’m writing this, nor am I the only one to offer such advice. Radio personality and financial guru Clark Howard has long urged parents to send their kids to a community college for two years as a way of combatting the high cost of an education.

Of course, some parents and students balk at the idea, preferring the perceived prestige of a large university.

That’s what is so unique about Perimeter College of GSU. It’s essentially a “community college” — a two-year institution where

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students can take courses for transfer and earn an associate degree — contained within the state’s largest research institution.

Students get the best of both worlds: the quality assurance of a top university at a fraction of the cost. Tuition on the Perimeter campuses is about a third of what students pay on GSU’s Atlanta campus.

That means suburban students can live at home for an extra year or two (another cost-saving measure) while attending a unit of Georgia State, then transfer all their hours downtown when they’re ready.

For that matter, they can transfer their hours anywhere they want within Georgia’s University System, as well as to many out-of-state or private institutions.

A couple more things before I run out of space.

First, even if your child has already decided to attend another institution in the fall, they should consider picking up a summer class or two at your local Perimeter Campus. Every bit of savings helps, and getting a head start on their college coursework won’t hurt, either.

And finally, if your child is a rising high school senior, you should seriously look at dual enrollment (or “Move on When Ready”) as a way to earn college credit while potentially saving thousands of dollars. But I’ll talk more about that in a future column.

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AUBURN Annual History and Heroes Celebration set for Saturday Auburn’s annual celebration of history, heroes and barbecue is set to return next weekend.

The city will host its fourth annual History and Heroes Celebration, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Whistlestop Park. The event is set to include live music from the Big Don band, interactive blacksmithing and flintknapping displays, an authentic 1800s era covered wagon display, shopping at the Whistlestop Shops, kids activities and static military equipment.

Prehistoric technologist Scott Jones will also be on hand to talk about how prehistoric ancestors lived and hunted while he creates projectile points, knives and other tools from stones.

Motorcycle and jeep rides will also be offered with the proceeds going toward a local veterans resource center, as well as a Barrow County Veterans Memorial that will be built in downtown Auburn.

It will also include the Smok’n Heroes Backyard BBQ Contest. Cookers are asked to be in by 5 p.m.

Friday. Attendees at the celebration will get to sample barbecue and vote for their favorite in a People’s Choice competition.

BARROW COUNTY Winder Library to host Lapsit Story Time Little ones can learn to love reading at the Winder Public Library on Tuesday.

The library will host Lapsit Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Ms. Lisa will lead the kids and their guardians through 20 minutes of stories, bouncing rhymes, songs and finger plays. The event will also include some free play time for the kids and adults.

All children up to age 2 are invited to attend with a caregiver. The Winder Public Library is located at 189 Bellview St. BERKELEY LAKE Berkeley Lake kicks off Mother’s Day with Sunday Kind of Groove The first Sunday Kind of Groove Concert of the season is just for mom this year.

Atlanta Dance Party, one of Atlanta’s best party bands, will take the stage at 6 p.m.

May 14. The concert will take place lakeside and participants are welcome to bring a picnic.

Participants who purchase tickets by May 7 will pay $11.49 for lawn seating, which entitles them to bring a lawn chair and picnic. Lawn seating will cost $16.49 after May 7.

A family of four looking for concert lawn seating will pay $32.49 and must purchase tickets by May 7.

Participants can purchase tickets to sit at a provided picnic table for $14.12 by May 7 and $21.62 after that date.

Concert-goers hoping to see the event from a boat that seats four can pay $32.49 by May 7 or $42.49 after May 7. Each additional boat passenger after that must pay $7.50.

Big parties can buy a table for six for $84.99 by May 7 and $94.99 after May 7 or a table for eight for $105.99

by May 7 and $125.99 after May 7.

All proceeds benefit the Duluth Cluster Schools Foundation, which provides technology and equipment to participating schools. The concert will take place at 4043 S. Berkeley Lake Road N.W., directly behind the Berkeley Lake Chapel.

BRASELTON Braselton DDA to host garden party Get ready for a garden party, Braselton.

The theme for this year’s annual premier fundraiser for the Braselton Downtown Development Authority is “Business is Blooming.” The event will take place at 6 p.m. May 11 at the historic Braselton Stover Event Center on Ga. Highway 53 in the town’s downtown.

Party-goers will have ac-

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event and concert offerings,” City of Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson said. “We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the creative energy of our city.”

A complete list of events is available at norcrossga.net.

Members of the Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution pose for a photo during a tour of the Fox Theatre earlier this month. The group toured the theater as part of a day-long celebration of the 35th anniversary of the chapter’s founding on April 19, 1982. (Photo: Philadelphia Winn Chapter NSDAR/Frank Marchese)

‘Humble beginnings’ Philadelphia Winn DAR chapter marks 35 years of service

By Curt Yeomans

sen as the chapter name after a daughter of Elisha Winn, one of the founders of Gwinnett County,” You’ll have to forgive the Schermerhorn said. “(The) Philaladies of the Philadelphia Winn delphia Winn Chapter regularly Chapter of the National Society collaborates with the Gwinnett of the Daughters of the American Historical Society and the Sons Revolution if they’ve in a bit of a of the American Revolution since celebratory mood lately. their objectives to preserve and This month does mark the protect American history align.”

35th anniversary of the chapter’s Being that this month marks the founding after all. chapter’s birthday, its members The chapter was established on decided to use it as an opportunity April 19, 1982, with 41 members to celebrate a little bit of history — which chapter publicity and with a tour of the Fox Theatre and media chairwoman Lee Schermer- by holding their monthly meeting horn said was nearly twice the at Mary Mac’s Tea Room afterrequired minimum of 25 members wards on April 20. needed to start a DAR chapter.

The theater tour focused on the Since then, the membership has Fox’s history and a behind-theboomed to its current level of 211 scenes look at how it operates, members, Schermerhorn said. while Schermerhorn pointed out And for a namesake, they Mary Mac’s is the last remaining turned to someone tied to Gwintea room form the post-World War nett County’s early days.

II period in Atlanta.

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cess to a dinner buffet, beer garden, wine bar, dancing, games, and silent as well as live auctions.

“Given the timing and the theme, garden party attire is suggested,” Downtown Director Amy Pinnell said.

“These events are really fun and energizing to our businesses which join forces to present a memorable evening.”

Tickets cost $55 per person. Tables of 10 may be reserved for $500. Tickets can be purchased from Braselton Downtown Development Authority Board members or by calling 706-684-0369.

BUFORD Libary to host Doggie Tales reading time The Buford-Sugar Hill branch of the Gwinnett County Library will host an event to help children with their reading skills at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The event encourages children to practice their reading by doing so to a friendly dog. The dogs are trained and registered members of Therapy Dogs International.

Doggie Tales programs are held every week at select branches. The BufordSugar Hill branch is located at 2100 Buford Highway. For more information, call 770978-5154.

DACULA Library’s May Day celebration set for Monday The Dacula library branch will usher in the arrival of May with music and art this week.

The library will host a May Day Celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday. The event will include a musical performance by Dacula High School’s String Quartet.

Artwork created by Dyer Elementary School students will also be put on display.

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of an artistic vibe during the celebration, the library will also let children and adults make crafts during the event.

The library is located at 265 Dacula Road.

DULUTH Fridays N Duluth kicks off Friday Live music, free movies and games on Duluth Town Green are expected alongside food trucks on Friday. New this year is two entertainment stages along with free inflatables, movies and games.

Food Truck Friday will run alongside Fridays N Duluth, which includes Peach State Cornhole League and live music on the Festival Center Stage and in Parsons Alley.

“Food Truck Friday in Duluth continues to do well.

So much so, we decided to add another musical stage to give residents another place where they can hear live music while enjoying what downtown Duluth has to offer,” Event Coordinator Madison Chucci said.

Fridays in Duluth will also feature Flicks on the Bricks, which showcases movies on Duluth Town Green on the first Friday of the month from May through September.

The movie feature to kick off the season is Finding Dory (rated PG). Characters from the movie will be around Town Green. The inflatables will be free of charge. The movie will kick off at dusk.

GRAYSON Library hosting ‘Star Wars’ crafts for May 4 celebration Local children will get a chance this week to make some crafts that invoke a period from a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.

The Grayson library branch will host a “May the Fourth Be With You” “Star Wars” event from 4:30 to 5

meeting afterward was used to highlight its own history, with founding regent Sally Sue Crawford Bradley attending as the group’s guest of honor. Bradley now lives in LaGrange, and her visit gave members an opportunity to hear about the chapter’s early days and how it was formed.

“It was wonderful to see historic preservation in action and hear stories from the Philadelphia Winn Chapter’s past and present chapter regents,” Philadelphia Winn officials said on the chapter’s Facebook page after the meeting. “Our chapter came from humble beginnings (and) has overcome many challenges, which serve as inspiration for us going forward.”

Schermerhorn said 52 chapter members, guests and HODARs (that’s Husbands of the Daughters of the American Revolution) participated in the tour and meeting.

p.m. Thursday. There will be “Star Wars”-themed crafts and activities for kids to mark the day, which has become a play off the phrase “May the Force be with you.” The event is intended for kids over 6, as well as teenagers.

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The library is located at 700 Grayson Parkway.

at the library. If the name sounds vaguely familiar, that’s because it’s a spin on the old soap opera “As The World Turns.”

This month’s book is Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road.”

The book was published in 1957 and it is inspired by Keouac’s travels around the country with a friend.

The library is located 4817 Church St., in Lilburn.

LAWRENCEVILLE Prayer on the Square set for Thursday Lawrenceville residents are invited to converge on the city’s downtown area later this week to observe the 66th National Day of Prayer with the town’s own annual celebration.

The annual Prayer on the Square will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse’s gazebo on the Lawrenceville Square. The annual gathering is a gettogether of local churches, government officials and residents who will pray for the community, as well as the rest of Georgia and the nation.

A praise and worship music period will last from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and the prayer service will last from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Organizers have designated Lawrenceville First Baptist Church, which is just off the square, as the back up location in case it rains.

LOGANVILLE American Legion Post to host Rock Band Night Get ready to rock, Loganville.

The American Legion Post 233 is hosting its monthly Rock Band Night from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Friday.

The Post hosts the event the first Friday of every month to “bring in a band with a little more oomph than our normal Saturday night fare.”

Dinner may be available as a package deal.

For more information, check www.gapost233. com/events/2017-05 or the group’s Facebook page.

The American Legion Post 233 is located at 4635 Atlanta Highway.

LILBURN As The Page Turns book club meets this week at library Just like the world, pages turn too — at least that’s the message the Lilburn library’s book club wants to send out.

The As The Page Turns book club is set to meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday

NORCROSS City announces series of summer events Downtown Norcross is set to host a variety of events this summer beginning in May with a host of summer concerts, holiday celebrations and festivals.

Highlights include the Summer Concert Series beginning on May 26, the Memorial Day Celebration on May 29, the Bluesberry and Beer Festival on June 17, Jazz in the Alley beginning on June 24, and Red White and BOOM on July 3.

“We are thrilled to offer our citizens and friends of Norcross a celebration of summer through these

PEACHTREE CORNERS Library branch to host tech help sessions The Peachtree Corners Branch Library is here to help with technology questions.

The library is hosting technology help drop-in sessions from 10 a.m. to noon Monday and 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday. The sessions are designed as hands-on sessions to get users going, but are not formal trainings.

Users should feel free to bring their own computers.

For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org/venue/ peachtree-corners-branch.

The Peachtree Corners library is located at 5570 Spalding Drive.

SNELLVILLE Snellville Days back for a 44th year The city’s longest-running event is back for its 44th year, as Snellville Days will take place May 6 and 7.

The two-day festival, which features food, music, entertainment and a craft festival, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6 and from noon to 5 p.m. May 7 at T.W. Briscoe Park, 2500 Sawyer Parkway.

Admission and parking is free.

Dozens of vendors and entertainment acts will be at the festival. There is also a kid’s zone, where children can play on inflatables.

On Saturday, officials recommend using the free shuttle from Snellville First Baptist Church. It will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shuttle will let you off and pick you up from the main gate at Briscoe Park. There is no shuttle service on Sunday.

Other entertainment includes: • Keith King BMX Bike Stunt Show — As seen on “America’s Got Talent,” Keith King and his friends show off in this amazing BMX stunt show. Performance features high-flying aerial stunts and mind-boggling technical moves.

• K-9s in Flight — Audiences of all ages will be entertained by this non-stop, action-packed performance showcasing the top amazing K-9 sports with dogs doing high jump and catching Frisbees all in a fun, highflying atmosphere.

• Jurassic Kingdom — Travel along with the host back into prehistoric times to witness and learn firsthand what life was like millions of years ago. From fossils to seeing what it would be like to see a dinosaur hatch from the egg, this show is sure to amaze.

• Roaming ground acts — Barely distinguishable from real trees, Walking Tree Man moves slowly down the street and can be seen from 150 yards away. Keep your eyes peeled also for Woody from “Toy Story” — only he’s 10 feet tall, performing lasso tricks. And check out the huge bubbles from the Roaming Bubble Factory.

SUGAR HILL Plots available in community garden The city’s community garden, located at Gary Pirkle Park, is open for the growing season. There are still plots available to those interested in gardening in this collaborative environment. Applications are available at the city’s website, cityofsugarhill. com, and that includes a $50 deposit.

For more information, call Sam Taylor at 770-831-7413.

SUWANEE Woofstock returns in May Town Center Park on May 6 and 7 will host the annual Woofstock event that showcases a variety of dog events.

Activities include pet rescues, dock diving competitions, and Frisbee, agility, and high jump demonstrations for dogs, as well as hundreds of vendors and inflatables for the kids.

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Students travel to international conference Students across Gwinnett last week traveled to Anaheim, Calif., to represent their high schools at the DECA International Career Development Conference.

There were 18 high school students from Gwinnett County Public Schools who qualified for the event. DECA is an international association of high school and college students that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

The students earned the right to attend the California conference after securing a first or second place honor at the DECA state competition. These students include: Daniel Batterman of Brookwood High School — first place in Accounting Applications;

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sional Selling; William Healy of South Gwinnett High School — first place in Restaurant and Food Service Management; Brandon Kang of Brookwood High School — second place in Advertising Testing; George Peters of Brookwood High School — second place in BusiKeith Farner ness Speech; Chloe Freeman of Mill Creek High Gabriella Delliponti of School — second place Mill Creek High School in Principles of Business — first place in Job Administration; Lola Interview; Carter Neely of Henry of Mill Creek High Mill Creek High School School — second place — first place in Personal in Advertising Campaign; Financial Literacy; Jordan Haley Gilbert of Mountain Johnson of North GwinView High School — secnett High School — first ond place in Principles place in Business Growth of Finance; Esther Kim Plan; Maham Godil of of Mountain View High Peachtree Ridge High School — second place School — first place in In- in Quick Serve Restaudependent Business Plan; rant Management; Ashley Cleon Beckford of South Kyelem of Parkview High Gwinnett High School School — second place — first place in Profesin Principles of Hospital-

ity and Tourism; Sanisha Shah of Peachtree Ridge High School — second place in Principles of Marketing; the team of Mia Hagye, Allison Landress and Madeline Landrey of North Gwinnett High School — second place in Independent Business Plan.

Washington Youth Tour Two Gwinnett high school students will soon head to the nation’s capital to attend the 2017 Washington Youth Tour, scheduled for June 8-15.

Sheefa Ali from Collins Hill High School and Gabriela Maduro-Salvarrey from Peachtree Ridge High School, both sophomores, were selected by Jackson EMC for the allexpense paid leadership development experience sponsored by Georgia’s electric cooperatives and

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PET OF THE WEEK Each week the Gwinnett Daily Post will feature an animal available for adoption at the Georgia SPCA, which is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109, Suwanee, GA 30024. The hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 until 4 p.m. You can see the rest of the adoptable cats and dogs at www.georgiaspca. org.

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Ali is one of 10 students in the United States who won a national prize at Le Grand Concours (National French Contest). She actively participates in French National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Beta Club and the Collins Hill High School Women’s Chorus. Also, she served as communications officer for the Atlanta Model UN Conference.

Ali also packs Blessing Bags of food and water for shelters and tutors first-graders in reading.

Maduro-Salvarrey serves at her school as a representative on the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team. She sings in the PRHS Chorale and is an active member of the PRHS Green Team, which

Gwinnett planning to celebrate Older Americans Month

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Gwinnett County officials are encouraging the county’s older residents to wear their age with pride — or to at least “Age Out Loud” — in May. The county announced several activities and benefits that will be offered throughout the month, which is Older Americans Month. The observance is a more than 50-year-old tradition that is designed to highlight the contributions that older residents have made to society.

It’s also an unofficial chance for them to show the younger whippersnappers of the world that they’re not too old to still be active.

“This year’s theme, Age Out Loud, emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages,” county officials said in a statement.

Gwinnett County leaders are planning several activities to commemorate Older Americans Month, including the issuance of a proclamation by the Board of Commissioners at its May 2 meeting. Beyond that, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center will offer discounts to senior citizens, and the county’s aquatic centers will offer aquatic exercises and events for older adults throughout the month.

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released a long list of events which will be offered at various sites around Gwinnett throughout the month. They include: • Laugh Out Loud Movie Matinees from 2 to 4 p.m. May 1 and 30 at Bethesda Park Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville. Officials said comedies will be shown and popcorn and drinks will be offered. Anyone interested in attending is asked to call 678-2770179.

• Zumba in the Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

May 3 and 30 at Sweet Water Park, 800 Bethesda School Road in Lawrenceville.

• Chair Tai Chi from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Centerville Community Center, 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville.

• Walk the Talk, from 9 to 10 a.m. May 13 at George Pierce Park, 55 Buford Highway in Suwanee.

• Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking, presented by the University of Georgia’s Gwinnett extension office from 10:30 a.m. to noon on May 8, 15 and 22 at Bethesda Park Senior Center.

• Senior Art Play, from 10 to 11 a.m. May 9, 16 and 23 at Centerville Community Center.

• Movin’ and Groovin’ Friday Night Dance Party from 6 to 8 p.m. May 12 at Bethesda Park Senior Center.

• Walk with Ease, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 15 at Alexander Park, 800 Old Snellville Highway, in Lawrenceville.

• Loud and Proud Cookout from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at Bethesda Park Senior Center.

• A luau-style “Day in Paradise” party, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park.

• Dazzlin’ Dames Age Out Loud Variety Show from 1 to 3 p.m. May 24 at Bethesda Park Senior Center.

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Maduro-Salvarrey created the Social Justice League at PRHS to educate students about current events and their relation to social justice issues while promoting healthy debate and public service through volunteer projects. Additionally, she volunteers at The Hudgens Center for the Arts summer camps and is an active member of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby, Gwinnett chapter.

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(Local Programming) Dancing With the Stars (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (:01) Quantico Alex infiltrates the collaborators. (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) Kevin Can Wait (N) Man With a Plan (N) ’ Superior Donuts (N) ’ The Great Indoors (N) Scorpion A catostraphic tunnel fire. (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) Supergirl “Alex” A kidnapper abducts Alex. (N) Jane the Virgin “Chapter Sixty-One” (N) (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Gotham Bruce learns of the Shaman’s wish. (N) (:01) Lucifer Lucifer probes a guitarist’s murder. (Local Programming) (Local Programming) The Voice “Live Top 11 Performances” The top 11 artists perform. (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (:01) Taken “I Surrender” (N) (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Antiques Roadshow “Virginia Beach” (N) (CC) Antiques Roadshow Diego Rivera oil painting. Independent Lens “National Bird” The secret U.S. drone war. (N) ’ (Local Programming) Extra (N) ’ (CC) The Andy Griffith Show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Hammered” Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Hardwired” 11Alive News at 10 (N) Corrupt Crimes (N) ’ Forensic Files ’ (CC) The Doctor Blake Mysteries ’ (CC) Midsomer Murders “Blood Wedding” (CC) Midsomer Murders (:40) Masterpiece Mystery! The death of an elderly man. ’ (CC) (DVS) (:04) Secrets of the Dead ’ (CC) (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Zoonotic” (CC) Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Seinfeld “The Caddy” Seinfeld “The Cafe” Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ The First 48 Slayings in Cleveland and Miami. L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later ’ (CC) The L.A. Riots: 25 Years Later ’ (CC) (6:28) ›‡ “Twister” (1989, Drama) Harry Dean Stanton, Suzy Amis, Crispin Glover. (CC) (8:57) Better Call Saul “Sunk Costs” ’ (CC) Better Call Saul Jimmy asks a favor of Mike. (N) (:05) Better Call Saul “Sabrosito” ’ (CC) Southern Charm “Step and Release” (CC) Southern Charm Kathryn visits her children. (CC) Southern Charm (N) (CC) Sweet Home Oklahoma Sweet Home Oklahoma Watch What Southern Charm (CC) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:55) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park “W.T.F.” Tosh.0 (CC) Tosh.0 “Furries Kid” Tosh.0 (CC) South Park (CC) The Daily Show At Midnight With Chris Street Outlaws The 405 has an entirely new list. Street Outlaws: Full Throttle (N) ’ (CC) Street Outlaws “Episode 8” (N) ’ (CC) Vegas Rat Rods “Son of A...” (N) (CC) (DVS) Street Outlaws “Episode 8” ’ (CC) MLB Baseball Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Baseball Tonight (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) NFL Live (CC) SportsCenter Special 30 for 30 (CC) 30 for 30 Shorts (CC) E! News (N) (CC) E! Live From the Red Carpet The A-list carpet and high-end fashion. (N) ›› “Maid in Manhattan” (2002, Romance-Comedy) Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes. (CC) E! News (N) (CC) Red Carpet The First 100 Days (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) The Five (N) (CC) Hannity (N) (CC) The Five (CC) Kids BBQ Championship “The Big Smoke” (CC) Kids BBQ Championship (N) (CC) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (CC) Help My Yelp (N) (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Young & Hungry (N) ’ (:31) Baby Daddy (N) (:02) The Twins: Happily Ever After? (N) (CC) (:03) Young & Hungry (:31) Baby Daddy (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) UFC Reloaded Daniel Cormier defends his light heavyweight title against Alexander Gustafsson.

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(5:00) ››‡ “The Wolverine” (2013) ’ (CC) ››› “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014, Action) Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender. ’ (CC) ››› “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Love It or List It (CC) Tiny House Hunters Tiny House Hunters Tiny House Hunters (N) Tiny House Hunters (N) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l Tiny House, Big Living Tiny House Hunters Superheroes Decoded ’ (Part 1 of 2) (CC) Superheroes Decoded (N) ’ (Part 2 of 2) (CC) (:03) Superheroes Decoded (CC) (6:00) Movie ››‡ “The Holiday” (2006, Romance-Comedy) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law. (:02) Little Women: LA “Model Behavior” (CC) The Thundermans (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Nicky, Ricky Game Shakers ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) Family Guy (CC) (DVS) American Dad (N) ’ Angie Tribeca (N) Conan (N) (CC) (6:15) ››› “Blackboard Jungle” (1955) ›› “The Rage of Paris” (1938, Comedy) Danielle Darrieux. Premiere. ›››‡ “La Ronde” (1950, Comedy) Anton Walbrook, Simone Simon. (:15) ››› “The Earrings of Madame De ...”

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America’s Funniest Home Videos (N) ’ (CC) Once Upon a Time “The Black Fairy” (N) (CC) Match Game (N) ’ (CC) American Crime “Season Three: Episode Eight” (Local Programming) 60 Minutes (N) ’ (CC) NCIS: Los Angeles “Golden Days” (N) ’ Madam Secretary “Extraordinary Hazard” (N) Elementary (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Bob’s Burgers ’ Bob’s Burgers (N) ’ The Simpsons (N) ’ Making History (N) ’ Family Guy (N) ’ The Last Man on Earth (Local Programming) Little Big Shots A 6-year-old snail whisperer. ’ Little Big Shots “Bend It Like Bella” (N) ’ (CC) Chicago Justice “AQD” (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) Shades of Blue “Chaos Is Come Again” (N) ’ (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Call the Midwife (N) ’ (PA) (CC) Home Fires on Masterpiece (N) ’ (CC) Wolf Hall on Masterpiece ’ (CC) (Local Programming) ››› “The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011, Suspense) Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei.

The Simpsons ’ (CC) The Cleveland Show 11Alive News at 10PM Triple Crown Haven A woman stalks Haven’s criminals. (CC) (6:00) American Experience “The Great War” American Experience “The Great War” Americans fight in France. ’ (Part 2 of 3) (CC) (DVS) American Experience “The Great War” The Meuse-Argonne Offensive. (CC) (DVS) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Modern Family ’ (CC) Modern Family ’ (CC) ››› “The Terminal” (2004, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci.

Major Crimes (CC) American Pickers “Knuckleheads” ’ (CC) American Pickers “The Possum Trot” ’ (CC) American Pickers “Frank’s Big Shot” ’ (CC) (:01) American Pickers “Frank Bears All” (CC) (:03) American Pickers “Frank’s Dog Days” ’ (5:00) ››‡ “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) (CC) Into the Badlands Sunny and Bajie get help. Into the Badlands “Leopard Stalks in Snow” Into the Badlands (N) (CC) Talking With Chris Hardwick (N) (CC) The Real Housewives of Atlanta (N) (CC) The Real Housewives of Atlanta (N) (CC) The Real Housewives of Potomac (N) (CC) The Real Housewives of Atlanta (CC) Watch What Housewives/Atl. CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) (CC) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) (CC) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (N) (CC) United Shades of America (N) (CC) United Shades of America “The New KKK” (6:55) South Park (CC) South Park “Canceled” South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) ››‡ “Office Space” (1999, Comedy) Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman. (CC) Naked and Afraid XL “Heart of Darkness” (CC) Naked and Afraid: Uncensored “Unhinged” (N) Naked and Afraid “Part 1” (N) ’ (CC) Naked and Afraid XL “What Lies Beneath” (N) Cooper’s Treasure “Dead Silence” ’ (CC) Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (N) MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox. From Fenway Park in Boston. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter Special (N) We the Fans We the Fans SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter Special Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (N) (CC) The Arrangement “Sins” (N) (Part 1 of 2) (CC) Keeping Up With the Kardashians (CC) Fox Report (N) (CC) Watters’ World (N) (CC) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) (CC) FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace ’ (CC) Watters’ World (CC) Guy’s Grocery Games “Big Bacon Battle 2” Guy’s Grocery Games “Friend or Foe” (N) (CC) Iron Chef Gauntlet “Sweet and Savory” (N) (CC) Iron Chef Eats (CC) Iron Chef Eats (CC) Iron Chef Eats (CC) Iron Chef Eats (CC) (5:30) ››› “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) Daniel Radcliffe. ’ (CC) ›››‡ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. ’ (CC) World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open - Part 1. World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open - Part 2. UFC Unleashed World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open - Part 1. World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open - Part 2.

(6:00) ›› “Taken 2” (2012) Liam Neeson. ’ ›› “Taken 3” (2014, Action) Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace. ’ (CC) ›› “Taken 3” (2014, Action) Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker. ’ (CC) “Love Blossoms” (2017, Romance) Shantel VanSanten, Victor Webster. (CC) Good Witch “A Budding Romance” (N) (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Property Brothers (CC) Lakefront Bargain Hunt Lakefront Bargain Hunt Island Life (N) (CC) Island Life (N) (CC) Hawaii Life (N) (CC) Hawaii Life (N) (CC) House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Forged in Fire The legendary Crusader Sword. (7:59) Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper (N) (CC) Superheroes Decoded (N) ’ (Part 1 of 2) (CC) (:03) JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald (CC) (6:00) ›› “The Stepfather” (2009) (CC) ››› “Taken” (2008, Action) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen. (CC) (:02) Mary Kills People “The River Styx” (N) (:02) Mary Kills People “The River Styx” (CC) Nicky, Ricky The Thundermans (CC) School of Rock (CC) School of Rock (CC) ››› “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” (2004, Children’s) Voices of Tom Kenny. ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) (5:00) “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory ››› “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) Jennifer Lawrence. (CC) (DVS) (6:15) ›››› “The Palm Beach Story” (1942) ›››‡ “Lilies of the Field” (1963, Comedy-Drama) Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann. (CC) ››‡ “For the Love of Mike” (1960, Children’s) Richard Basehart, Danny Bravo, Stuart Erwin.

(6:30) ›› “Walking Tall” (2004) The Rock. ›› “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (2012) Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine. (CC) (DVS) ›› “Walking Tall” (2004) The Rock, Johnny Knoxville. (CC) (DVS) ››‡ Con Air (1997) Reba (CC) Reba (CC) Reba “War and Peace” Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (CC) (DVS) Modern Family ’ Modern Family ’

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(Local Programming) The Goldbergs (N) ’ Speechless (N) ’ Modern Family (N) ’ (:31) blackish (N) ’ Designated Survivor “Misalliance” (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) Survivor (N) ’ (CC) Criminal Minds “Green Light” (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders “Type A” (N) (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) Arrow Oliver and Felicity become trapped. (N) The 100 Octavia fights for her people. (N) (CC) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Shots Fired (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) Empire Angelo and Cookie’s relationship sours. (Local Programming) (Local Programming) Blindspot “In Words, Drown I” (N) ’ (CC) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (N) ’ Chicago P.D. “Fagin” (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Nature “Dolphins: Spy in the Pod” (N) NOVA Crossrail, a railway beneath London. ’ Plants Behaving Badly (N) (CC) (Local Programming) Extra (N) ’ (CC) The Andy Griffith Show Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Parting Shot” Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Watchdogs” 11Alive News at 10 (N) Corrupt Crimes (N) ’ Forensic Files ’ (CC) Antiques Roadshow “Virginia Beach” (CC) Antiques Roadshow “Kirby Hall 1” ’ (CC) Home Fires on Masterpiece ’ (CC) Home Fires on Masterpiece ’ (CC) Secrets of Scotland Yard ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Law & Order: Criminal Intent “Gemini” ’ (CC) Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Seinfeld “The Cadillac” Seinfeld ’ (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars ’ (CC) Storage Wars (N) (CC) Storage Wars (N) (CC) Billy the Exterminator Billy the Exterminator (:03) Storage Wars ’ (:33) Storage Wars ’ (5:00) ››› “Tombstone” (1993) Kurt Russell. ››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971, Children’s) Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum. (CC) ››› “The Perfect Storm” (2000, Suspense) George Clooney. (CC) The Real Housewives of New York City (CC) The Real Housewives of New York City (CC) The Real Housewives of New York City (N) (CC) Andy Cohen’s Then & Now (N) (CC) Watch What Housewives/NYC Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:55) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) The Comedy Jam (N) South Park (CC) The Daily Show At Midnight With Chris The Last Alaskans “Killer Instinct” ’ (CC) The Last Alaskans “Spirit of the Hunter” (CC) The Last Alaskans “Pray for Snow” (N) ’ (CC) Where the Wild Men Are “Alaska” ’ (CC) Alaskan Bush People The long summer days.

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(5:00) ››› “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) ’ (CC) ››› “Dirty Dancing” (1987, Romance) Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach. ’ (CC) Truth & Iliza ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) Golf Life UEFA Highlights NHRA Drag Racing Springnationals. From Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas.

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Captain America-Avgr ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014, Science Fiction) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista. ’ (CC) Fargo Gloria revisits her stepfather’s past. (N) Fargo Gloria revisits her stepfather’s past. (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Property Brothers “Unexpected Dream Home” Property Brothers (CC) Property Brothers: Buying & Selling (N) (CC) House Hunters (N) (CC) Hunters Int’l Property Brothers “Nicole & Colby” (CC) American Pickers “On the Road Again” ’ American Pickers “Picked a Peck of Pepper” American Pickers (N) ’ (CC) (:03) American Pickers “Beer Factor” ’ (CC) (:03) American Pickers “Hard Bargains” (CC) Little Women: Atlanta (CC) Little Women: Atlanta (N) (CC) Little Women: Atlanta A gig in South Beach. (N) (:02) Little Women: Dallas “Dallas Strong” (N) (:02) Little Women: Dallas “Dallas Strong” (CC) The Thundermans (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Nicky, Ricky Game Shakers ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Full House ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (CC) Conan (N) (CC) (6:00) ››‡ “The White Sister” (1933) ››‡ “Face of Fire” (1959) Cameron Mitchell, James Whitmore. ››› “Black Like Me” (1964, Drama) James Whitmore, Sorrell Booke. Premiere.

Mrs. O’Malley NBA Basketball Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. Playoff action from the NBA’s conference semifinals. (Live) (CC) NBA Basketball Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. Playoff action from the NBA’s conference semifinals. (Live) (CC) M*A*S*H (CC) M*A*S*H (CC) M*A*S*H (CC) Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Everybody Raymond Nobodies (N) (CC) Lopez (N) (CC) The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ NCIS The NCIS try to clear a Marine’s name. ’ NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. NCIS: Los Angeles “Citadel” ’ (CC) (DVS)

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(Local Programming) The Toy Box Dolls with interchangeable hair. (N) Shark Tank (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) (:01) 20/20 ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (Local Programming) Undercover Boss “Associa” (N) ’ (CC) Hawaii Five-0 Oahu is at risk of a terror attack. Blue Bloods “The Thin Blue Line” (N) (Local Programming) Late Show-Colbert (Local Programming) The Originals (N) ’ (CC) Reign Mary launches a coup against Elizabeth. (Local Programming) (Local Programming) You the Jury “Hollywood Party House; Twitter Tales” (N) ’ (CC) (DVS) (Local Programming) (Local Programming) First Dates “Love Is Like a Shot of Tequila” (N) Dateline NBC (N) ’ (CC) (Local Programming) Tonight Show-J. Fallon (Local Programming) Washington Week (N) Charlie Rose Latin Music USA “The Chicano Wave; Divas and Superstars” Mexican-Americans create voice. ’ (Local Programming) Extra (N) ’ (CC) The Andy Griffith Show American Ninja Warrior “Kansas City Finals” ’ American Ninja Warrior “Kansas City Finals” ’ 11Alive News at 10 (N) Corrupt Crimes (N) ’ Forensic Files ’ (CC) Father Brown Father Brown investigates. (CC) Death in Paradise The team goes to London. New Tricks Security van is found. ’ (CC) The Coroner Skydiving accident. ’ (CC) Grantchester on Masterpiece ’ (CC) The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Law & Order: Criminal Intent ’ (CC) Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 04.29.17” ’ (CC) Live PD: Rewind “Live PD: Rewind No. 13” (N) Live PD (N) ’ (Live) (CC) (4:30) ›››‡ “Avatar” (2009) (CC) ›››‡ “Jurassic Park” (1993, Adventure) Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum. (CC) ››› “Crocodile Dundee” (1986) Paul Hogan.

(6:00) ›› “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” ›› “Sister Act” (1992, Musical Comedy) Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy. (CC) ›› “Sister Act” (1992, Musical Comedy) Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy. (CC) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (CC) CNN Special Program (CC) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) (CC) (6:55) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) Key & Peele (CC) Key & Peele (CC) Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat... I’m Fluffy (CC) Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy (CC) Yukon Men Charlie and James track a moose. Yukon Men Charlie confronts an outsider. (CC) Yukon Men A mom teaches a lesson in survival. Alaska: The Last Frontier Homestead Secrets Alaska: The Last Frontier ’ (CC) NBA Countdown (N) (Live) NBA Basketball Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. Playoff action from the NBA’s conference semifinals. (N) (Live) (CC) NBA Basketball Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) Boxing Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Robinson Castellano. Yuriorkis Gamboa takes on Robinson Castellano in a 10-round main event. From Las Vegas. (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) E! News (N) (CC) ››‡ “Armageddon” (1998) Bruce Willis. A NASA rep recruits an oil driller and his team of mavericks to save Earth from an oncoming asteroid. E! News (N) (CC) The First 100 Days (N) (CC) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (CC) To Be Announced Hannity (N) (CC) To Be Announced Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Ginormous Food (N) Ginormous Food (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ’ (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive (6:00) “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits” ’ ›› “The Prince & Me” (2004, Romance-Comedy) Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben Miller. ’ (CC) Truth & Iliza ’ (CC) The 700 Club ’ (CC) Braves Live! Pregame MLB Baseball St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves. From SunTrust Park in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame MLB Baseball: Cardinals at Braves (5:30) “Captain America: The First Avenger” ’ ››› “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014, Action) Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson. ’ (CC) ››‡ “Thor: The Dark World” (2013) ’ (CC) Last Man Standing ’ Last Man Standing ’ Home Improvement ’ Home Improvement ’ The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Middle ’ (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) The Golden Girls (CC) Lakefront Bargain Hunt Lakefront Bargain Hunt Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home Lottery Dream Home House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l House Hunters (CC) Hunters Int’l Ancient Aliens “Beyond Roswell” (CC) (DVS) Ancient Aliens: Declassified “Aliens B.C.” (N) Ancient Aliens Theorists discuss metal artifacts. (:03) Ancient Aliens “Alien Hunters” ’ (CC) (:03) Ancient Aliens “Treasures of the Gods” To Be Announced ›› “Madea’s Witness Protection” (2012, Comedy) Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy, Doris Roberts. (:02) Little Women: Atlanta “Miami Vices” (CC) The Thundermans (CC) The Thundermans (CC) Nicky, Ricky Game Shakers ’ (CC) ›› “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (2009) Voices of Ray Romano, Denis Leary. ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Friends ’ (CC) Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Soup” Seinfeld ’ (CC) Seinfeld “The Switch” Conan Conan hosts a show in Mexico City. (CC) ELeague “Street Fighter V- Group C” Street Fighter V Invitational playoffs. (N) (Live) (CC) (6:00) ››› “Viva Villa!” (1934) Wallace Beery. ›››‡ “The Sugarland Express” (1974, Comedy-Drama) Goldie Hawn, William Atherton. ›› “Sweet Revenge” (1976) Stockard Channing. Premiere. (:45) Scarecrow (1973) Castle A former ballplayer is murdered. ’ ›››› “Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. (CC) (DVS) (:45) ››› “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” (2005) Ewan McGregor.

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ACC All-Access (N) ’ Destination Polaris The First Boys of Spring (5:30) ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) ››› “Iron Man 3” (2013, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle. ’ (CC) ››› “Iron Man 3” (2013) Robert Downey Jr..

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Carol Burnett’s Favorite Sketches ’ (CC) Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration ’ (CC) Atlanta Eats The King of Queens ’ The King of Queens ’ Movie Family Guy ’ (CC) Family Guy ’ (CC) (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 04.28.17” ’ (CC) Live PD: Rewind “Live PD: Rewind No. 14” (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 05.06.17” Riding along with law enforcement. (N) ’ (Live) (CC) ››‡ “Jurassic Park III” (2001, Adventure) Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni. (CC) The Son Young Eli makes a choice. (N) (CC) The Son Young Eli makes a choice. (CC) ››› “3:10 to Yuma” (2007) Russell Crowe. ››‡ “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. (CC) ››‡ “Barbershop” (2002, Comedy) Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer. (CC) ››‡ “Barbershop” (2002) Ice Cube. (CC) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) (CC) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) (CC) Soundtracks “September 11th” (CC) Soundtracks “Kent State and the Vietnam War” The Seventies “Peace With Honor” (CC) (6:50) South Park (CC) (:25) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) South Park (CC) ›› “Super Troopers” (2001, Comedy) Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme. (CC) ›› “Super Troopers” (2001, Comedy) (CC) Street Outlaws ’ (CC) Street Outlaws ’ (CC) Street Outlaws ’ (CC) Street Outlaws ’ (CC) Vegas Rat Rods “Son of A...” ’ (CC) (DVS) NBA Basketball SportsCenter (N) (CC) 30 for 30 Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari’s successful, yet controversial career. SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) (6:00) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) College Softball Auburn at Alabama. From Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (N) (Live) We the Fans: Section 250 of Soldier Field (CC) 30 for 30 (CC) (6:30) ›› “The Break-Up” (2006) Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston. (CC) ››› “Friends With Benefits” (2011, Romance-Comedy) Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson. (CC) ››‡ “Cruel Intentions” (1999, Drama) (CC) Fox Report (CC) Watters’ World (CC) Justice With Judge Jeanine (CC) The Greg Gutfeld Show (CC) Watters’ World (N) (CC) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives “Best of Breakfast” (6:50) ››› “Tangled” (2010, Children’s) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi. ’ (CC) ›››‡ “Frozen” (2013, Children’s) Voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff. ’ (CC) ›››‡ Aladdin ’ MLB Baseball St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves. From SunTrust Park in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Braves Live! Postgame Driven MLB Baseball: Cardinals at Braves (5:00) “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” ›››‡ “The Avengers” (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo. ’ (CC) ››› “Iron Man 3” (2013) Robert Downey Jr..

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9 p.m. on HALL Good Witch As a new season opens, Cassie (Catherine Bell) and her neighbors eagerly anticipate the blooming of the Middleton Merriwick, a rare plant whose blossoms — if they come — are said to predict a magical year for their town.

When the plant gets damaged instead, the women of Middleton feel a dramatic impact in the season premiere “A Budding Romance.” Elsewhere, Grace (Bailee Chase) is hurt that Cassie and Sam (James

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Denton) hadn’t told her they’re now a couple.

10 p.m. on ABC American Crime “Season Three: Episode Eight” brings the series’ latest story to a close, as Kimara (Regina King) suggests that Dustin (guest star Kurt Krause) go to the police with what he knows, but things don’t turn out as anticipated. Clair and Nicholas (Lili Taylor, Timothy Hutton) come under investigation — and eventually throw Gabrielle (guest star Mickaelle X. Bizet) under the bus.

MONDAY 9:01 p.m. on FOX Lucifer The series resumes with the new episode “Candy Morningstar” — and with Lucifer (Tom Ellis) a scarce presence in the wake of Chloe’s (Lauren German) brush with death. He eventually returns, to mixed reactions, and with a new companion: the stripper (played by guest star Lindsey Gort) who gives this story its title.

He wants to help solve a musician’s murder, but others aren’t sure about reteaming with him.

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TUESDAY 8 p.m. on CW The Flash Anne Dudek (“House”) guest stars as a scientist who could help Barry (Grant Gustin) and his comrades stop Savitar — if Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) doesn’t get to her before that — in the new episode “I Know Who You Are.” Cisco (Carlos Valdes) has an especially hard time with fighting the villainess he used to know as his friend Caitlin. Joe and Cecile (Jesse L. Martin, guest star Danielle Nicolet) reach a new stage in their relationship.

10 p.m. on CBS Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Paget Brewster makes a crossover appearance in her “Criminal Minds” role as Emily Prentiss in the new episode “Type A.” She and Clara (Alana De La Garza) share a past from when they both worked in New York years earlier, and a case on which they were teamed seems to resurface now in Taiwan. The same serial killer appears to be on the loose, prompting the women to reunite and continue the pursuit. Gary Sinise, Annie Funke and Daniel Henney also star.

THURSDAY 8 p.m. on NBC Superstore A cloud of a different kind — and a really, really big one — impacts Cloud 9 and its workers as the show’s second season ends with “Tornado.” From that title, it’s easy to anticipate what weather to expect, though it’s also stormy inside the store as Glenn (Mark McKinney) has to make decisions on layoffs

and Jonah (Ben Feldman) has loose ends to tie up with Amy (America Ferrera).

FRIDAY 9 p.m. on CW Reign Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) launches her biggest offensive against Mary (Adelaide Kane) to date in the new episode “Dead of Night,” staging a coup as Mary and Darnley (Will Kemp) debate how to overtake England. At the same time, Elizabeth grapples with personal concerns involving Gideon (Ben Geurens). Henri (guest star Nick Slater) gets the backing of Spain in trying to assume the throne from Charles (Spencer MacPherson).

that service overseas. The guest cast includes a Michael Cimino, but it’s not the Oscarwinning director of “The Deer Hunter,” who also passed recently. Katrina Law also stars.

9 p.m. on AMC The Son In a flashback scene to 1849, Young Eli (Jacob Lofland) makes a choice that is destined to result in some dangerous consequences in a new episode called “The Buffalo Hunter.” In “present-day” 1915, young Jeannie (Sydney Lucas) searches for a way to save her family, which already has been beset by tragedy.

SATURDAY 9 p.m. on CBS Training Day Kyle (Justin Cornwell) has alarming memories of his military duty in Afghanistan in the new episode “Tunnel Vision.”

He believes the suspected terrorist he, Frank (the late Bill Paxton) and their colleagues are seeking is someone with whom he crossed paths during

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Jackson EMC Foundation awards $57K to agencies serving Gwinnett residents

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $112,450 in grants during their March meeting, including $57,450 to organizations serving Gwinnett County and the surrounding areas.

The following are the grants awarded to agencies that serve the local area: • $12,450 to Three Dimensional Life in Gainesville, a nonprofit organization that provides a 10-month residential recovery for young men 14-19 years old from Banks, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties who are struggling with destructive behaviors, to provide 200 family counseling

A $12,000 Jackson EMC Foundation check to Step by Step will provide a safe and structured environment for both men and women from six months to two years as they complete a 12-step program to deal with drug and alcohol addiction. At the check presentation are, from left, Micaela Young, Step by Step co-executive director Veronica Butler, Daniel Allen, Jackson EMC Foundation board chair Beauty Baldwin, Porsha Gregg and Step by Step co-executive director Bridgett Hall.

sessions; • $12,000 to St. Vin-

cent De Paul Society in Flowery Branch for its

Aid Hot Line program, which provides emer-

gency aid to South Hall and North Gwinnett families in crisis for rent, mortgage and temporary housing to prevent homelessness and disrupted lives; • $12,000 to Step

by Step Recovery, a Lawrenceville community-based grassroots addiction recovery organization which provides a safe and structured environment for both men and women for six months to two years as they complete a 12-step program to deal with drug and alcohol addiction, to assist with rent for men’s and women’s units; • $12,000 to YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont in Winder for its Summer Day Camp to enable 20 children ages 5-13 from economically disadvantaged families in Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties to attend a 10-week day camp that provides a safe environment and nurturing programs for youths; • $7,500 to Hope for the Journey Inc., a compassionate community cancer outreach program in Lawrenceville that works closely with the American Cancer Society to provide support, meals and educational materials to children and adult cancer victims and their families in Barrow,

Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties; and • $1,500 to Cozy Quilters in Winder to buy materials and supplies to make quilts for distribution to the sick, injured or terminally ill in Jackson, Barrow and Gwinnett counties.

According to a press release, Jackson EMC Foundation grants are made possible by the more than 184,800 participating cooperative members who have their monthly electric bills rounded to the next dollar amount through the Operation Round Up program. Their “spare change” has funded 1,177 grants to organizations and 343 grants to individuals, putting nearly $12 million back into local communities since the program began in 2005.

Any individual or charitable organization in the ten counties served by Jackson EMC (Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe) may apply for a Foundation grant by completing an application, available online at www.jacksonemc.com/ foundation-guidelines or at local Jackson EMC offices. Applicants do not need to be a member of Jackson EMC.

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