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Civil rights groups file lawsuit case exemplifies the Suit claiming that BOC, BOE drew need“Thisto safeguard access to the ballot to ensure that the to vote is not impeded district lines to dilute minority votes right by the redistricting process,”

By Curt Yeomans

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Three groups representing minorities and civil rights interests are suing Gwinnett County officials in federal

court, arguing the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education districts violate federal voting law.

The Georgia NAACP, the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials and the Lawyer’s Committee for

Civil Rights Under Law filed the lawsuit Monday morning.

The groups are accusing the county of violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by drawing districts that dilute the strength of minority voting blocks.

Georgia NAACP President Francys Johnson said in a statement.

“When district lines have been drawn to marginalize minority voters, a lawsuit brought under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is

sometimes the only way minority voters can achieve parity with white voters and have the ability to elect candidates who are responsive to their needs and concerns.”

A group of Latina and African-American Gwinnett residents, including Victoria Arzu, Claudette Forbes, Judy Jones, Catalina Ortiz, Donna McLeod, Louise Poole and Katherine Vega are listed with

the organizations as plaintiffs in the suit.

The county commission, the school board, each of their respective members and the Gwinnett County Board of Elections and Registration are listed as defendants.

The groups want the districts for the county commission and school board

See lawsuit, Page 6a

Friends, family mourning loss of mother, son

By Joshua Sharpe joshua.sharpe@gwinnettdailypost.com

Ivy Creek Elementary teacher Emily Marabotto works with kindergarten students as part of a dual language immersion program where students learn half their day in English and half in Spanish. Ivy Creek was one of three new schools to add DLI this year for a total of six across the district. (Staff Photos: Keith Farner)

Dual learning

PEACHTREE CORNERS — On Sunday night, Jamie Arvia got a call at home in Illinois, the kind of call from which a woman’s life can never fully recover.

Her mother and brother were dead, killed in their apartment off Jones Mill Road.

Gwinnett County police found the bodies at the Barrington Hills complex, where Nicola Sramek, 61, also worked at the pool, and James Sramek, 29, spent time when not tending bar or rapping.

“Whoever did this are a bunch of cowards,” Arvia, 38, said Tuesday night. “I think whoever did this had a personal vendetta against my brother. Why would they go after his mom?”

Why would they even go after her brother?

Police haven’t released any possible motives or identified any suspects, but Arvia believes the deaths could’ve been a result of her brother’s lifestyle.

“People are jealous of him, they hate on him,” she said. “He had friends around him who weren’t really friends. They knew he kept money on him. It’s all about the rap game. It’s sex, drugs and money. That’s all they talk about.”

Her brother had spoken in the last year about getting his life together and focusing on music. But Arvia thinks he might’ve been too late.

See INVESTIGATION, Page 7A

Woman files suit Ivy Creek joins growth of language immersion programs over flesh-eating B K F bacteria infection y

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By Joshua Sharpe BUFORD — No matter the language, kindergarten students at Ivy Creek Elementary School are digesting a dose of new procedures and routines this week as they begin the 2016-17 school year.

In one classroom, they might hear, “Everybody listen, right now.”

In another, it might sound like this: “Todo el mundo escucha, en este momento.”

“We’re just practicing, each time we’re repeating it 10 times,” said teacher Emily Marabotto, who teaches the students in fluent Spanish. “Once they get into the flow of things, it just moves so nicely.”

Building those routines helps students understand the language through modeling, she said.

“That will build their confidence to feel good in their classroom with their fellow peers,” Marabotto said.

Now in her third year, Marabotto is a veteran of the dual language immersion program in Gwinnett County Public Schools, which is also in its third year. The previous two school years she taught at Bethesda Elementary, but moved to Ivy Creek to be closer to home. She makes up

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A Dacula woman who underwent multiple amputations in a fight with flesheating bacteria filed suit this week against an urgent-care facility, alleging malpractice.

Cindy Martinez, a former Marine, and husband David, a Gwinnett County police officer, say Northeast Georgia Physicians Group — Urgent Care and Dr. Minkailu Sesay missed signs of a serious infection and sepsis last summer. In the months that followed, the story captured widespread See Malpractice, Page 6a

Ivy Creek Elementary teacher Emily Marabotto works with kindergarten students as part of a dual language immersion program where students learn half their day in English and half in Spanish.

Ivy Creek was one of three new schools to add DLI this year for a total of six across the district.

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one half of a team teacher tandem along with Angela Williams, who focuses on language arts and social studies.

They combine to teach 54 students — 27 in each classroom —

Gwinnett Schools enrollment growth expected to continue.................... 2A School principal sought .............. 2A Coleman Middle opens with a message from Brooks Coleman...2A

in a dual language English-Spanish model where the students learn their academics 50 percent of the day in one language and 50

percent in the other.

Principal Laura Callahan was offered the program in the spring and jumped at the chance even though Ivy Creek doesn’t have a large Hispanic population. Ivy Creek is one of six schools to have DLI in Gwinnett, including three that were added this school See LANGUAGE, Page 7A

David and wife Cindy Martinez, who battled flesh-eating bacteria, pose for a photo in October.Cindy has filed suit against an urgent-care facility. (File Photo)

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Gwinnett cop out after domestic violence arrest

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A Gwinnett police officer resigned Monday after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife and sharing a sexually explicit video of her online, the police department said.

Zachary Wilkerson, 35, of Snellville got into a domestic dispute with his wife and at least two other people Saturday near Stone Mountain, according to a police deNamesake Brooks Coleman speaks during a morning assembly on Monday at the first partment news release. day of school for the new Coleman Middle School in Duluth. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner) “We do not tolerate any form of misconduct or criminal conduct by any police officer from this department,” Cpl. Deon Washington, a police department spokesman, said. “In this

BY KEITH FARNER Coleman drew laughter situation, Wilkerson repMORE ONLINE keith.farner and cheers from the crowd resented everything that Visit gwinnettdailypost.com @gwinnettdailypost.com when he did a rendition of police do not stand for for a video and photo the ABC song and shimand we are fortunate that gallery of the event DULUTH — As J.W. mied his hips. he is no longer an emMozley directed bus traffic dent in the 1990s.

He encouraged the ployee of this agency.” outside Coleman Middle With a radio in hand, students to have a comPolice responded to School, the school’s name- Mozley noted history was mitment to the school, be the domestic dispute and sake assessed the situation made at about 8:50 a.m. proud of it and learn to later spoke with the vicin the bus lane and walked when Bus 6 arrived with communicate by shaking tim early Sunday, when over with a message. the first group of students. hands and looking each “I told him he passed Mozley admitted he other in the eye. his first big test,” said nearly cried when he Coleman shared hisBrooks Coleman, referring stepped on that bus betory about the school, and to Mozley, the principal. cause all the preparation property that has housed “Now get them home.” school officials have made four schools since the Armed with full shopcame together and was 1800s, how he taught MoBY KEITH FARNER ping bags of school real. zley’s mother there, and supplies and backpacks, Also in the bus lane was how he serves as chairman keith.farner students arrived for the Peggy Goodman, an assis- of the State House Educa- @gwinnettdailypost.com first time Monday on the tant superintendent, who tion Committee.

Enrollment growth is first day of school for the said the day was special “The kids are energized, expected in Gwinnett County 2016-17 year in Gwinnett because she remembers they were engaged,” Public Schools, but those County Public Schools. her children attending Du- Mozley said after the asstudents haven’t arrived yet.

Coleman Middle, which luth Middle with Mozley. sembly. “They were just District planners expect will have a focus on sciOnce the students arexcited to be at this new their projection to reach ence, technology, engirived, they assembled in place, hear from Brooks.

177,843 students by Sept. 6, neering, arts and math, is the gym for a pep rallyEveryone is glad to be but on Tuesday, the second in the renovated building like atmosphere to learn here. … Everything we of the old Duluth Middle, more about Coleman planned has come to real- day of the 2016-17 school year, the enrollment number where Mozley was a stuand the school’s culture. ity.”

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the situation was reported.

Wilkerson’s wife was at a party at a her Zachary boyWilkerson friend’s home near Stone Mountain when Wilkerson showed up at about 7 p.m. Saturday, a responding officer wrote in a report. “(The victim) stated that she tried to avoid communication with him, as they were going through a tough separation,” the officer wrote.

He took her cellphone without permission, and when he was asked to return it, “he grabbed her by the throat and pushed her,” according to police.

When Wilkerson allegedly pulled out a gun, others tried to calm him down as he yelled obscenities, the report said.

Police said Wilkerson left with his wife’s phone and the sexually explicit video was later posted to her Facebook

account.

The wife’s friend reportedly started receiving “disturbing text messages” from the wife’s phone Saturday.

The wife’s friend said Wilkerson was on duty when he would stalk and threaten his wife and her boyfriend, police said.

On Sunday, police met with Wilkerson and found and returned his wife’s phone.

Wilkerson was arrested, taken to jail and later released on bond.

He faces misdemeanor charges of simple assault, theft by taking, battery and transmission of video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult.

Wilkerson was hired June 22, 2015, and started working as an officer April 23.

“We are fortunate that this type of behavior was realized very early in his brief career,” Washington said. “We find these allegations very disturbing and unbecoming of any of our core values and ethical standards.”

was 171,107, spokeswoman Sloan Roach said. Last year, enrollment grew by 6,518 students from the second day to the post-Labor Day count.

“Historically, enrollment continues to climb during the year, with the post-Labor Day count more accurately reflecting school enrollment,” Roach said.

Baldwin Elementary, a new school that opened in Norcross, reported enroll-

ment of 986, which was 160 students below its projection.

Coleman Middle, a new school in Duluth, reported enrollment of 644 — 57 below its projection.

Mill Creek High remains the county’s largest high school at 3,710 students, while North Gwinnett Middle is the largest middle school at 2,223 students. The largest elementary school is Jackson at 1,504 students.

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Rush is “providing support” until a new principal is named, Roach said.

With the next regular Gwinnett school board meeting set for next week, there is a possibility a replacement could be named then, but in the interim the school is conducting surveys and gathering information from the community.

remained held without bond Tuesday afternoon.

The Sunday wreck happened near Sparrows Lane around 9:30 p.m.

Police responded to a call and found the woman dead in the road.

“According to the preliminary investigation, the female was trying to cross the roadway and was struck by a dark colored pickup truck,” Cpl.

Collin Fylnn said Sunday night. “After the truck hit the female, it drove off and has not been located.”

Police didn’t reveal Tuesday how HernandezTecata was determined to be the driver or how he was located.

The identity of the victim was still withheld, pending notification of her next of kin.

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Payment to Iran smells like ransom You’ve probably heard the very old riddle: When is a door not a door?

When it’s ajar.

An updated version might go like this: When is a ransom not a ransom?

When the Obama administration says it isn’t.

President Obama and his State Department want us to believe that $400 million in foreign cash that was flown into Iran under cover of darkness on an unmarked cargo plane was merely money “owed” to the world’s No. 1 sponCal sor of terrorThomas ism from a failed arms deal negotiated with the Shah of Iran more than 35 years ago.

The president’s explanation is that the money was part of the nuclear deal reached with Iran and the first installment of a $1.7 billion settlement resolving claims at an international tribunal at The Hague. The president says settling the claim now is actually saving money, the full amount of which might have had to be paid if the case were fully litigated before the court.

We are to ignore a statement by one of the four Americans held hostage by the Iranian regime (one of them since 2011) before being released in January. Christian pastor Saeed Abedini told Fox Business Channel last week: “I just remember the night at the airport sitting for hours and hours there, and I asked police, ‘Why are you not letting us go?’” Abedini said the policeman answered, “We are waiting for another plane so if that plane doesn’t come, we never let [you] go.’”

What was the “other plane” carrying that was so important to the Iranian government that only its arrival would trigger the release of Abedini and the three other hostages, and its failure to land would keep them in captivity?

Food? Toilet paper? Western movies?

Or money?

It is a sad day when one must choose between believing the American president or the Iranian government that has vowed to wipe out Israel and then come after America and subject the world to fundamentalist Islam. The administration refuses to say how many Americans have died directly or indirectly from Iran’s support of terrorism.

The Washington Free Beacon reported last fall that the administration has stonewalled a request from Congress to release figures on the number of Americans and Israelis killed by Iran and its terror proxies since the 1979 Iranian revolution. Undoubtedly this was to ease opposition to the deal with Iran not to proceed with the creation of nuclear weapons, which they most assuredly are creating in secret, or will create when the “restrictions” expire in a maximum of 15 years, depending on one’s interpretation of the deal. Iran is permitted to enrich uranium in the meantime.

Writing in The Wall Street Journal last week, former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey thought he knew the reason for the foreign cash and the secrecy behind the January transfer of funds: “There is principally one entity within the Iranian government that has need of untraceable funds. That entity is the Quds Force — the branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps focusing particularly on furthering the regime’s goals worldwide by supporting and conducting terrorism.”

The Iranian regime clearly sees the $400 million as ransom for the illegally held Americans. A video showing pallets of foreign cash has surfaced on the Internet. The administration won’t confirm that is the money it sent, but does it matter? The money was sent.

Consider the definition of “ransom” and whether this fits what occurred in January: “the redemption of a prisoner, slave, or kidnapped person … for a price.”

A rose is a rose is a rose. And so is ransom by whatever name one may disingenuously call it.

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Swim community rises to occasion This week and next most of us will be Olympic fans as the Rio Games dominate the television schedule and media in general. There are a lot of great events still to come, but so far swimming has been one of the focal points of NBC’s coverage, with Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky garnering headlines.

There have been other impressive showings for Team USA, including Lilly King’s gold in the 100 breaststroke and Ryan Murphy’s win in the 100 backstroke. And other medals have been won

by American swimmers, with Cody Miller showing as much emotion winning bronze in the men’s 100 breaststroke as any gold medal winner.

Win or lose, the American swimmers can count on the support of their fellow Team USA members. They cheer each other, hug each other and boost each other up when needed. It’s obvious through the pictures from Brazil that they are truly a community.

Here in Gwinnett, we boast a vibrant swim community of our own. Though the Gwinnett Swim League has produced more than its fair share of talent — including Amanda Weir, who earned a sliver medal in

Todd Cline Editor Rio — a majority of the participants compete as a way to make friends, stay healthy and push themselves. They have no illustions of Olympic gold, but their sense of community is every bit as strong as the swimmers who make up Team USA. A shining example of that occurred this past weekend in Lilburn as the swimming community rallied around 10-yearold Kyle Klerk. A swim-a-thon called Kicks for Kyle was held in support of Kyle, a member of the Hanarray West swim team who is fighting osteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that attacks his bones.

More than 70 swimmers of all ages filled the pool, each earning donations based on the number of laps they swam. Proceeds form T-shirts and concessions also were collected, with more than $4,000 being raised to help the Klerk family

A group of Gwinnett swimmers raised more than $4,000 for 10-year-old Kyle Klerk, center, during a swim-a-thon in Lilburn this past weekend. (Photo: Karl Moore)

Just as Kyle refuses to give in, neither did the swim-a-thon participants, swimming until they were exhausted in support of a boy affectionately called KK by this mother Dee. “It’s good to know people are behind me, helping me through this,” said Kyle, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Said his mother: “Overall we have been blessed that he’s doing OK. Everything that the schools, churches (and) community has done has been a huge relief.”

The swim league has a history of coming to the aid of

its participants with fundraisers and emotional support. So those who have come through the league have learned what it means to be part of a community, and can continue those good deeds as they get old enough to be decision makers.

The money raised on Saturday was amazing. But the emotional impact the swim-a-thon made on Kyke Klerk and his family and the lesson it taught its participants was worth as much as any gold medal.

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

Gymnastics 2.0 soars beyond perfect 10 CHICAGO — In August 2012, I wrote a lamentation about the seeming lack of lyricism, fluidity and artistry on display during the Olympics’ women’s gymnastics routines.

“Raw, explosive power? Yes. Bare-knuckled competition? Of course. Unparalleled muscular athleticism? Beyond a doubt. … (But) the pervasive get-’erdone-quick flicking movements robbed balance beam, floor and rhythmic performances of balletic grace and replaced it with competitive cheerleading’s snap and speed,” I complained.

Back then, I was bewildered by the change. Now, after reading journalist Dvora Meyers’ meticulous and surprising book, “The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics’ Top Score — from Nadia to Now,” it’s obvious how it happened.

I grew up watching women’s gymnastics when post-Nadia Comaneci gymnasts were still working toward a “perfect” routine that was, in part, scored on the elegance, style and beauty of the movements.

Today, as Meyers details, we are a decade into the new, “open-ended” scoring system that was instituted in 2006 and whose highest scores hover in the 16s.

The change in scoring — devised not only because 10s were becoming so common as to make the designation meaningless, but also to reward higher

toes and soft, fluttering hands.

Those are now rushed, having been replaced with excitement. For the viewer there is breath-holding, amazement and terror mixed with deep admiration that a human body can fly through the air at such eyepopping speed.

Esther It turns out that — aside from Cepeda sort of ruining it for those of us who appreciated gymnastics as achievement in the discipline a graceful form of storytelling and techniques involved — had — the change in the character the effect of pushing aside the of women’s gymnastics actually dance style that was typified by has upsides. the Russians in the 1960s and The rules governing the ’70s and ushered in the era of Olympic sport now put the women’s gymnastics as sport, minimum age at 16. This, rather than as art form. combined with the physical Now, after years of upping demands of routines that took the ante on moves that iniskills honed by male gymnasts tially had their roots in ballet, and pumped them up even gymnastics has evolved into further, has had the net result of an “extreme” sport featuring developing female athletes who unimaginable tumbling combi- are mature, strong and healthynations. looking instead of the cute, tiny, Check out any reporting bony waifs that used to pervade on gymnasts Simone Biles, gymnastics squads.

Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, The musculature of the new Madison Kocian or Laurie generation of gymnasts is what Hernandez, all of whom will drives performances that are fobe representing the U.S. in cused on cramming in as many Rio, and you’ll see their styles high-complexity skills into described as explosive, power- vault, beam, uneven bars and ful, daredevilish, acrobatic, floor routines in which perfecspectacular, fearless, bouncy, tion is not the goal. hyperactive and possessing The new scoring system brute strength. makes for routines that can be Watch these women’s so highly difficult that even an performances on YouTube and extra hop, a glaring error or you will not see prettiness — of even a fall doesn’t count sigpainstakingly perfected head nificantly against the gymnast carriage, leg extension, pointed because the skill involved car-

ries so many points.

So what does it all mean for the casual Olympics viewer who enjoys watching gymnastics only once every four years?

For us older folks, it means forgetting the past — it may have been more traditionally beautiful in terms of choreography, gymnast personality and artistry, but the apples-to-oranges comparison cannot make us think of it as “better.”

The new world of elite women’s gymnastics is one in which the U.S. team is more mature, more racially and ethnically diverse and more amazing than ever before. These young women deserve to be judged by the standards of their international contemporaries and not of our fuzzy memories of Comaneci or even Mary Lou Retton.

At the end of her book, Meyers concludes: “The move toward greater complexity and difficulty is what imperiled and ultimately ended the 10. This forward march will continue until we reach the limits of what the human body can do, a line that keeps moving. After all, back in Comaneci’s and [perfect 10-winning gymnast Nellie] Kim’s day, everyone thought we were at the edge of human ability. And 40 years later, we’re still moving forward.”

On the whole, this is to be celebrated, rather than mourned.

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

4A • Wednesday, August 10, 2016 To Your Good Health

Vena cava filter keeps clots away from lungs DEAR DR. ROACH: In November 1997, while traveling, I had a pulmonary embolism. I was treated with urokinase to the lungs and a vena cava filter was placed. In November 2006, I had a CT scan of my abdomen. The report says there is an IVC filter in place. A posterior limb appears to have extended beyond the caval wall consistent with perforation. I am now seeing ads on TV that people with an IVC filter should be concerned and that the Food and Drug Administration considers them dangerous.

I am 62 years old and never had any problem. Should I be concerned? Are there any studies being done on the long-term effects of these filters?

— H.L. ANSWER: The inferior vena cava is the large vein that receives blood from the legs, pelvis and abdominal organs and returns it to the heart. A blood clot in the legs or pelvis must pass through the vena cava if it is going to the lungs, a potentially life-threatening complication called pulmonary embolism (an embolus is any foreign material, such as cholesterol, blood clot or air that moves from one part of the body to another). The IVC filter was designed to capture the clot, preventing it from going to the lung.

Over time, the body dissolves the clot on its own.

The vena cava filter is an alternative to anticoagulation, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or a newer agent like rivaroxaban (Xarelto). The vena cava filter often is used in people who will need anticoagulation forever; this can be due to recurrent clots, an unmodifiable risk factor or sometimes a life-threatening clot (what it sounds like yours was). Compared with not getting treatment, both anticoagulation and IVC filters are effective, reducing the risk of pulmonary embolism to about 2 percent per year.

There are complications of IVC filters, including penetration of the IVC wall by the filter legs, which is what your CT scan shows.

In most people, this doesn’t cause problems, although it can rarely cause bleeding or injury to the bowel wall.

Other complications include the filter moving into the chest, fracture and infection, all of which happen less than 1 percent of the time.

The filter itself can cause a blood clot, at a rate of 1 to 2 percent per year. Because any IVC filter does affect blood flow, there is a small increase in the rate of blood clots below the filter (in the legs or pelvis), but these are still protected from going into the heart.

The complication rate needs to be compared against the alternatives, including doing nothing and using anticoagulation.

For most people with a long-term need for treatment to prevent blood clots, IVC filters are a reasonable choice.

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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th U.S. state.

In 1846, Congress officially chartered the Smithsonian Institution.

In 1949, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, which established a consolidated Department of Defense.

In 1977, postal employee David Berkowitz of Yonkers, New York, was arrested for the “Son of Sam” killings that left six dead.

In 2006, British authorities arrested 24 people suspected of plotting attacks on airplanes with liquid bombs smuggled in shampoo and water bottles.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), 31st U.S. president; Charles Darrow (18891967), Monopoly game inventor; Jack Haley (1898-1979), actor; Jimmy Dean

(1928-2010), singer/actor/entrepreneur; Eddie Fisher (1928-2010), singer; Rosanna Arquette (1959- ), actress; Antonio Banderas (1960- ), actor; Suzanne Collins (1962- ), author; Gus Johnson (1967- ), sportscaster; Angie Harmon (1972- ), actress.

TODAY’S FACT: The Smithsonian Institution estimates that about 95 percent of its collection is in storage rather than on display.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1981, Pete Rose got the 3,631st hit of his career, breaking the National League record for career hits, held by Stan Musial.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one.” — Herbert Hoover TODAY’S NUMBER: $585.3 billion — estimated Department of Defense budget for the 2016 fiscal year.

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Older sister frets about teen’s drug use Dear Amy: My kid sister is 17. She has had a pretty normal, dysfunctional youth (parents divorced, changed schools, boyfriend drama) and she is going through what I think is her “rebellious stage.”

She opened up to me about doing a drug called Molly (MDMA) a few times.

Each time she told me that it was the last time she would take it.

I had experiences with the same drug when I was younger. I have seen friends use it habitually.

Luckily, I was not one of them.

This summer, she decided to drop out of high school. My mom signed the papers, for reasons unbeknownst to me. I tried to talk to my sister, but she stormed out and blocked me in every way of electronically contacting her.

A week later, my older sister and her husband went to a concert with us.

We ended up bumping into my little sister and realized she was on Molly. It scared me, but I just tried to stay by her and keep her safe.

That night, on the way home, my older sister was so worried that she had a panic attack.

I told my older sister I felt the need to speak up.

She said she would rather not tell our mom because she didn’t think my mom would stick to a punishment, and she wants our younger sister to trust us enough to talk to us about

Ask Amy

Amy Dickinson these things, but finally said, “I will back up whatever decision you make.”

I reported this to our mother.

Now, my little sister hates me. It has been 10 days, and she won’t even look at me. She will speak to my 3-year-old daughter, my husband and my older sister, but not me. My older sister has not backed me up.

Please help me understand. What should I do?

— Sad Dear Sad: MDMA is a potentially very dangerous “party” drug.

Your sister is reacting to you in this way because she is 17. She is immature and is trying to punish you.

Your older sister is employing a common tactic not to make waves in hopes that the teen keeps talking.

But if the teen reports what she’s doing and nobody does anything, what’s the point?

Your mother seems to have given up on her.

Don’t do the same. She doesn’t need to be punished as much as she needs help, some structure and the realization that she

matters in this world.

Tell her, “I’m not giving up on you.” Don’t take it personally when she won’t interact — she is listening.

Offer to help her. Find a counselor for her to see, and take her, wait for her and take her out for coffee afterward. Listen to her, without being judgmental or preachy. Help her to find a part-time job while she gets her GED. Continue to care and to believe in her. It’s OK if she hates you right now. Love her anyway.

Dear Amy: We are a large extended family all living in one town.

My daughter, who is the mother of three small children, constantly complains about her parents-in-law, her sisters-in-law (some of whom are also my daughters-in-law), and other children in the family.

Everyone’s behavior seems to be flawed in some way. The problems seem to revolve around how she perceives her children being treated.

I love my daughter dearly, but I am so weary of hearing her berate other family members after every gathering.

She gets defensive when I point out to her that she seems to be unhappy with just about everyone in the family, and that her children are always safe and need to learn to hold their own in this big family and not be overly sensitive.

Any suggestions for me, either in ways to commu-

nicate about this with my daughter or advice to stay out of it altogether?

— Perplexed Dear Perplexed: You should explain to your daughter (one time) that in your opinion, she is modeling poor behavior for her children.

You should also describe the impact on you: “Honey, I’m sorry you are so unhappy with how other people behave, but I’m unhappy with how you are behaving. I wouldn’t tolerate anyone else running you down, so I really wish you would stop all this negative gossip about others.”

Dear Amy: I have to add my point of view to all these questions concerning Facebook.

I simply fail to see the upside to using this social media platform. It does nothing but create problems for people!

— Facebook Free Dear Free: I disagree. I’ve connected (or reconnected) with many family members and old friends on Facebook.

I’ve also made many new friends on the platform.

You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or “like” her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.

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Put emotional matters aside and concentrate on being the best you can be. Spending time with children and family will alleviate tension building up at home.

Make this year one to remember by doing what’s right. If you learn from past mistakes, you will make substantial gains.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Emotions will surface, causing problems at home if you aren’t cognizant of what those around you want.

Do your best to please others without ignoring your needs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) — Don’t leave anything to chance.

Make domestic changes and use your money wisely. Compassion and understanding are sufficient when dealing with outsiders. Express your feelings openly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Get your chores out of the way and make the adjustments that will ensure you get to do something enjoyable before the end of the day.

Don’t divulge a secret.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Set the standard. Share your intentions and move forward with or without the help of others. Trust and believe in yourself and your talents. Romance will improve your relationship with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Refuse to let anyone guilt you into doing things you don’t want to do. Arguing is a waste of time. If you don’t like something or someone, walk away.

Work on self-improvement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Listen to any tips or suggestions being offered in order to find a unique way to deal with a perplexing situation. Your timing will be uncanny. Love is in the stars.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone use emotional manipulation on you.

If something doesn’t feel right, do your own thing. Personal change will lead to interesting results.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Someone you have dealt with in the past will be your ticket to a new beginning. Don’t hesitate to reconnect and make an offer that’s impossible to refuse. Partnerships look promising.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Legal or financial contracts are highlighted. Negotiate on your own behalf.

An idea you have will change the way you move forward professionally. Don’t make the same mistake twice.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — Do whatever feels right. It’s a good time to turn an idea into a going concern.

Make plans to celebrate with someone you love. Playtime will ease stress.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Proceed with caution. Get information firsthand. If you rely on someone else, you will be disappointed. It’s up to you to bring about positive change.

CANCER (June 21July 22) — The lifestyle changes you make will encourage you to get back to the people and activities that you enjoy the most. Set the stage for a romantic interlude or a fun-filled day with family.

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world Pakistan starts burying people killed in attack

QUETTA/ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan on Tuesday began burying 74 people, most of them lawyers, killed in a attack on a hospital in the southwestern city of Quetta, as lawyers staged a nationwide strike and heaped pressure on the government to do more against militants.

Medical staff said up to 60 of those killed in Monday’s bombing at a government hospital were lawyers who had gathered to mourn the assassination earlier that day of the president of the Baluchistan Bar Association, Bilal Anwar Kasi.

On Tuesday morning, four of over one hundred people wounded, including two more lawyers, died in hospital, taking the toll to 74, said Abdul Rehman, the medical superintendent at the Civil Hospital, Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province.

Putin, Erdogan move toward ties amid tension ST PETERSBURG/ ISTANBUL — Russia and Turkey took a big step toward normalizing relations on Tuesday, with their leaders announcing an acceleration in trade and energy ties at a time when both countries have troubled economies and strains with the West.

President Vladimir Putin received his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in a Tsarist-era palace outside his home city of St Petersburg.

It was Erdogan’s first foreign trip since last month’s failed military coup, which left Turkey’s relationship with the United States and Europe badly damaged.

The visit is being closely watched in the West, where some fear both men, powerful leaders ill-disposed to dissent, might use their rapprochement to exert pressure on Washington and the European Union and stir tensions within NATO, the military alliance of which Turkey is a member.

world&nation Clinton extends lead over Trump

By Grant Smith Reuters

NEW YORK — Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s lead over Republican rival Donald Trump increased to more than 7 percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday, from less than 3 points on Thursday.

The shift came as Trump struggled to reset his campaign following a stretch of controversies.

About 42 percent of likely voters favored Clinton and about 35 percent preferred Trump, according to the Aug. 4-8 online poll of 1,152 likely voters, which had a credibility interval of plus or minus 3 percentage points. The others would either pick another candidate, would not vote, or “don’t know/refused.”

The results reflected a decline in support for Trump, rather than a boost for Clinton: In last Thursday’s poll, 42 percent of likely voters favored Clinton and about 39 percent favored Trump.

Among registered voters over the same period, Clinton held a lead of nearly 13 percentage points, up from about 5 percentage points on Thursday, according to the poll.

The five-day survey concluded on a mixed day for the Trump campaign.

After squabbles last week

‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ revival in the works

LOS ANGELES — TriStar Pictures, eOne and the Mark Gordon Company are breathing new life into C.S. Lewis’ “Chronicles of Narnia” series as the three will co-produce a new installment — “The Silver Chair.”

The film will be financed

by TriStar, eOne, and the Mark Gordon Company, with Sony and eOne distributing the movie. Mark Gordon, C.S. Lewis’ stepson Douglas Gresham, Vincent Sieber, and Melvin Adams will produce the film.

David Magee is adapting the script.

This will be the third studio and fourth go around for the series with Disney producing the first two and Fox handling the most U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes a selfie with supporters recent film, “The Voyage of during a campaign rally in Kissimmee, Fla., on Monday. (Reuters/Chris Keane) the Dawn Treader.” with party leaders and the parents of a Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq, Trump sought to turn the page with a speech outlining an economic platform of tax breaks and regulatory rollbacks.

But in what was surely unwelcome news for Trump’s campaign, 50 heavyweight Republican national security officials, in a letter published on Monday, said that Trump would be “the most reckless president in American history.” Trump hit back,

saying the signatories “deserve the blame for making the world such a dangerous place.”

Trump faced more dissent within his party on Monday. A former CIA officer, Evan McMullin, announced he would run as an independent alternative to Trump for conservative Republicans, and Republican Senator Susan Collins said she would not vote for Trump.

In a separate Reuters/Ipsos survey that gave respondents the option to choose

from Clinton, Trump, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Clinton leads Trump by about 6 percentage points.

Of the alternative party candidates, Johnson came in third with nearly 8 percentage points, up from 6 points on Thursday. Stein has about 2 percentage points. The Aug. 4-8 survey of 1,154 likely voters had a credibility interval of 3 percentage points. McMullin was not an option in the poll.

Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly.

It was the first Zika-related death reported in Texas, the department said.

“The mother and baby are classified as travel-related cases, and there is no additional associated risk in Texas,” the department said in a statement.

Nation Calif. wildfire grows, forces schools to close

LOS ANGELES — A wildfire burning out of control in mountains and foothills east of Los Angeles mushroomed more than 50 percent overnight, forcing authorities to order three school districts to cancel classes due to heavy smoke and dangerous conditions.

More than 900 firefighters were battling the so-called Pilot Fire, which has charred some 7,500 acres of bone-dry tinder and brush in the San Afghan officials Bernardino Mountains since it broke out around noon on raise alarm as Sunday.

Taliban gain in “We feel it is in the best Helmand province interest of safety that we LASHKAR GAH, Afkeep our students and staff ghanistan — The Taliban are at home,” the Silver Valtightening their noose around ley Unified School District, the capital of disputed Helwhich oversees nine schools mand province in southern in Mojave Desert, said in a Afghanistan which has seen statement on its website. sustained fighting, residents Also closing campuses and local officials say. on Tuesday were the Apple Security officials and loValley and Hesperia school cal leaders offered differing districts in those high desert assessments of the risk of the communities some 90 miles city of Lashkar Gah falling, east of Los Angeles. with military commanders asserting that the situation Delta cancels has stabilized. more than 500 But officials in the besieged city are increasingly flights worldwide pessimistic.

“If we don’t receive Delta Air Lines Inc. said support from the central it was canceling more than government, the province 500 flights worldwide on will collapse soon,” provinTuesday as the carrier worked cial council chief Karim Atal to restore operations after a said. power outage hit its computer The Taliban are seeking systems on Monday. to make Lashkar Gah the The company, which has second provincial capital not yet detailed the financial they have captured since impact of the outage, said on their extremist Islamic rule its website that as of 12:30 was toppled in a U.S.-led p.m., it had canceled about campaign in 2001.

530 flights, while about 1,600 — From wire reports had departed. Earlier in the

People

Firefighters prepare hose lines to attempt to hold a road during the Pilot Fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino county near Hesperia, Calif., on Monday.(Reuters/Patrick T Fallon/File Photo)

day, it has estimated the cancellations at nearly 250.

The company said it would extend through Tuesday a waiver of fees normally collected when travelers change flights.

“Leaders and employees continue to focus on promptly moving departures at the airline’s Atlanta hub, the world’s busiest,” Delta said.

The airline canceled around 1,000 flights on Monday, stranding passengers at airports around the globe.

Teen charged in ISIS probe gets 20 months in prison

to the plea deal in exchange for dropping an appeal of a ruling that allowed him to be tried as an adult on a prior charge of conspiring to provide material support to Islamic State.

Rabbani, who will receive credit for the time he has served in custody since his June 2015 arrest, was also sentenced to a term of three years of supervised release following his release.

Texas infant’s death linked to Zika infection

AUSTIN, Texas — The death of an infant born with NEW YORK — A New the birth defect microYork City teenager accused cephaly in the Houston area last year of conspiring to pro- has been linked to the Zika vide support to Islamic State virus, with the baby becomwas sentenced on Tuesday ing infected in the womb to 20 months in prison after while the mother traveled to pleading guilty to a nonLatin America, Texas health terrorism charge. officials said on Tuesday.

Imran Rabbani, 19, was The Texas Department of sentenced by U.S. District State Health Services said Judge Margo Brodie in the infant died in Harris Brooklyn after pleading County shortly after birth guilty in April to having and had microcephaly, a conspired to impede federal birth defect marked by small officers by force, intimidation head size that can lead to and threat. severe developmental probRabbani, who was just 17 lems in babies. U.S. health when he was arrested, agreed officials have concluded that

Man sentenced to 25 years for abusing orphans AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man who managed an orphanage in Malawi was sentenced on Tuesday in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing children in his care, U.S. prosecutors said.

Gerald Campbell, 66, of Odessa, who pleaded guilty in May, could have faced up to life in prison, according to papers filed in federal court in Texas.

Campbell reached a plea agreement and admitted to engaging in sexual acts with eight minors, all of whom were orphans living at the Victory Christian Children’s Home in Malawi between 1997 and 2009, U.S. prosecutors said.

“Campbell admitted that he knew that what he was doing was wrong and that he thought nobody would believe the minors if they reported the abuse,” they said in a statement.

He told U.S. investigators he lured children, including one infected with HIV, into his home to sexually abuse them. The home had more amenities than the orphanage and he used that to entice a few of the children to live with him for several months, court papers said.

— From wire reports

‘Resident Evil’ comes to an end in final chapter LOS ANGELES — After 15 years, six films and $915 million in worldwide ticket sales, the “Resident Evil” film franchise is coming to an end.

Milla Jovovich is hanging up her guns in the last installment, appropriately titled “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,” which bows next year. But she won’t leave without a fight, as shown in a just released teaser trailer.

In it, Jovovich’s heroine, Alice, returns to Raccoon City to confront the evil Umbrella Corp. — the company responsible for unleashing the virus that turned the human population into flesh-craving zombies.

As with the other films in the action-horror franchise, “The Final Chapter” includes lots of stylized and gory action scenes, under the direction of Paul W.S. Anderson, who helmed three previous “Resident Evil” films.

N.Y. film festival loads Main Slate with favorites

LOS ANGELES — The 2016 New York Film Festival has filled its 25-title Main Slate with buzzmagnet favorites from other stops on the festival circuit, with organizers announcing a lineup that includes “I, Daniel Blake,” “Toni Erdmann” and “Manchester by the Sea.” Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake,” about a man struggling to apply for government benefits after a heart attack, won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, while Maren Ade’s comedy “Toni Erdmann,” centering on a hippie dad and his corporate-exec daughter, scored the Critics’ Prize. Olivier Assayas’ team-up with star Kristen Stewart, “Personal Shopper,” and Cristian Mungiu’s drama “Graduation,” both also in NYFF, tied for the Cannes director prize.

Jim Jarmusch’s “Paterson,” starring Adam Driver, also screened at Cannes, as did Pedro Almodovar’s “Julieta.”

The 54th annual New York Film Festival, presented every year by Film Society of Lincoln Center, runs Sept. 30Oct. 16, with further programming to be announced.

— From wire reports

Quitting smoking may actually widen social network

By Kathryn Doyle

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Smoking is less common now than it’s been for many years, so if you’re in the market for friends, Some smokers fear that quitting practice, people who quit actually the nonsmoking community is will result in losing friends, but the gain nonsmoking friends, she told much bigger, she noted. opposite seems to be true, accord- Reuters Health by phone.

“This is the first time we’ve ing to a new study.

“That’s definitely a concern that looked at what happens to the Smokers may worry that trying smokers will tell us; they are wor- social networks of people who do to quit will alienate them from ried that their friends won’t want and don’t quit,” she said. other smokers, said coauthor to hang out with them,” Piper said.

Piper and her coauthors anaMegan E. Piper of the Cen“Our data suggest they will have lyzed the social networks of 691 ter for Tobacco Research and fewer smokers in their network smokers enrolled in a smokingIntervention at the University but they don’t end up with fewer cessation trial, including number of Wisconsin-Madison. But in friends.” of friends, new members, smoking Reuters

habits, and romantic partner smoking.

Over a three-year period, participants were tested for chemical byproducts of smoking to assess whether they had successfully quit, and the researchers matched these results to changes in social networks over time. Participants filled out surveys, first about the 14 most important members of their social networks, and later about the nine most important members.

The researchers classified social networks in several ways: large with many smoking buddies, large with few smoking buddies, small network of friends with a smoking romantic partner, and small network of friends with smoking friends.

People who had quit by year one and two had also experienced social shifts, usually to less contact with smokers and to larger social networks overall, as reported in Nicotine and Tobacco Research.

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Lawsuit

fragmenting the minority population, combined with a pattern re-drawn because they feel of racially polarized voting in minority groups are spread too which white voters typically much across many of the disvote as a bloc to prevent minortricts for minority candidates to ity preferred candidates from have a shot at getting elected to winning elections.” either board.

The lone district where they Lawyers’ Committee Presi- said there is a concentration dent and Executive Director of minorities is school board Kristen Clarke said in a stateDistrict 5, which they said ment that the groups want to was drawn to include about “level the playing field to give 74.4 percent of the county’s minority voters a fair opportu- African-American, Latino and nity” to get candidates that they Asian-American populations. support elected. She pointed The three groups want the out that Gwinnett County is Board of Education District one of the most diverse counlines redrawn so that there will ties in the Southeast, where be at least one more majorityminorities are a majority of the minority district. population.

They also want the four “Yet no minority candidate commission districts redrawn has ever won election to the so that half of them are County Board of Commission- majority-minority. They have ers or Board of Education,” also asked the court to place Clarke said. an injunction against Gwinnett “We believe that the lack of having a county wide, at-large diversity on these boards is at- commission chairman’s seat. tributable to the current district All other counties in metro Atmaps which dilute minority lanta also have similar countyvoting strength by packing and wide chairman or CEO offices,

however.

“The decisions of these Boards impact the day-­to-­day lives of Gwinnett County residents in a myriad of ways, yet because of the packing and splitting of minority voters in the current district plans, minority candidates have been repeatedly defeated in Gwinnett County elections,” GALEO Executive Director Jerry Gonzales said in a statement.

“District lines must be fairly drawn for minority communities to elect the representatives of their choice, to engage meaningfully with decision makers, and to make sure that their needs are addressed.”

In a statement, county leaders said they could not comment on the litigation because, while it has been filed, officials had not yet been served with a copy of it.

“After thorough review, attorneys will brief the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Registrations and Elections,” the statement said.

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the knees, her right arm above the elbow, large amounts of tissue and muscle on her attention as the wife had numerous surger- back and side, and part of each finger on ies from the unexplained ailment and the her left hand. community rallied around the family to Had the clinic done its job, “Mrs. Martilend support and funds. nez would have continue to lead a normal The Martinez family was unrelentingly life, raising her two young children with positive throughout the ordeal, calling the her husband,” the news release said. wife’s survival a “miracle” due of praise The couple kept the kids, David and to God. Bianca, 5 and 2 at the time, mostly away She now says she’s anxious about enter- from their mother’s health episode. They ing legal action. didn’t see her for weeks as she was in “I’ve never been involved in a lawsuit ICU. Cindy Martinez was treated at Gwinnett before,” Cindy Martinez said in a news Medical Center and two others hospitals, release, “and I’m nervous about it, but I finally landing at a rehabilitation clinic in don’t want what happened to me to hapAtlanta. pen to anyone else.”

The bills exceeded $1.6 million, her According to the suit, filed in Gwinlawyer said, adding that lost wages and nett state court, the woman went to the Dacula Road clinic on May 24, 2015. Her future expenses will cost another $10 milvital signs “clearly revealed” the infection lion in her lifetime.

Cindy Martinez continues to make and sepsis, but the staff didn’t take proper strides in her recovery, with prosthetic action. legs.

A message seeking comment from On Tuesday, David Martinez said on the clinic wasn’t immediately returned Facebook he was proud of how far she’s Tuesday.

Cindy Martinez, represented by Render come.

“She has fought hard to be where she’s C. Freeman of Andersen, Tate & Carr, alleges the missed signs led to a 24-delay in at today,” he wrote. “Part of her motivation treatment that ultimately made the ampu- comes from the support we’ve received tations necessary. She lost both legs below and using that to help inspire others.”

obituaries PENDERGRASS

Ola Campbell Ola Mae Campbell, age 82, of Pendergrass passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 8, 2016.

LILBURN

Linda Crawford Linda F. Crawford, age 70, of Lilburn, GA, passed away August 7, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, www. wagesfuneralhome.com

COLLEGE PARK

Dzenana Cruz Dzenana “Jenny” Cruz age 32 of College Park, GA passed away August 3, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

SNELLVILLE

Brandon Curtis Brandon K. Curtis age 27, of Snellville, GA passed away on August 5, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

SNELLVILLE

Brandon Curtis Brandon K. Curtis age 27, of Snellville, GA passed away on August 5, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

DULUTH

Maxine Garner Maxine Garner, age 63, a lifelong resident of Duluth, GA, passed away on August 6th, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Maxine was a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church where for many years she served the Lord as a member of both the Finance Committee and Worship Committee, as a Sunday school teacher, in the choir, and on missions to the Navajo Nation and Appalachia.

Maxine served on the Duluth City Council for 13 years and was active on the Planning and Zoning

Committee and Finance Committee. She helped re-imagine downtown Duluth as part of the Duluth Downtown Development Authority. In 1976, she personally planted the first city Christmas tree which was used by the City of Duluth for 35 years until the planting of the new tree in the downtown green space.

She was a founding member of the Duluth Fall Festival Committee where she served as Chairman in 1995, as the Silent Auction Chair for 10 years, and as the Road Race Chair for 7 years. She was a member of the Duluth Historical Society. In January 2016, the City of Duluth presented Maxine with the “Spirit of Good Living Award” in recognition of her commitment to serve the Duluth Community.

Maxine retired from the Gwinnett Hospital System after over 33 years of service. She was an avid reader and enjoyed British mysteries and comedies on PBS. She also loved to hike the trails of the North Georgia Mountains.

Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Maxwell and Jacquelyn Summerour. She is survived by her son, Sean Allan Garner and daughter in-law Megan Garner; daughter, Melissa Garner Hankinson and son in-law James Hankinson; Allan Garner, former husband, devoted friend, and father of Sean and Melissa; five loving grandchildren, Jacob Hankinson, Emily Hankinson, Andrew Maxwell Hankinson, Ethan Hankinson, and Luke Hankinson; sisters Helen Jones, Beth Bunten, and Harriet Gilleland as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Memorial Services for Maxine will be held on Thursday, August 11th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Duluth First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www. crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted by Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross/ Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092. 770-448-5757.

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Michael Harrison Michael Andrew Harrison age 72, of Cumming, GA passed away on August 7, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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her family and friends.

Susan was an avid reader, and loved “Dr. Who”, she was a great cook and often showered others with love through her cooking. Susan is predeceased by her father; Clarence Hayes and survived by her mother; Sue (James) Range, her sisters; Mindy (Tony) Hudson, Jeannine (Hugh) Duchaine; Beth (Dennis) Shadix and Christi (Johnnie) Elrod, her stepbrother; Andy (Tina) Ranges, her children; Travis Daniels and Shari Worrell; “Special Caregiver” Adam Annony, as well as other nieces and nephews and family and friends. Private graveside services are to be held on August 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at The Honey Creek Woodlands, in Conyers, Georgia. Phoenix Funeral Services, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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David Irvin “Ike” Hartman age 59 of Snellville passed away on August 2nd, 2016. David was the youngest of 9 children to Mary Hartman of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. Surviving him is his wife of 29 years, LoAnn, son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Leah, as well as his sisters, Barb, Jean, Eleanor, and Pat, and brother, John, with many wonderful nieces and nephews. David was preceded by his sisters Kathy and Joyce, as well as his brother, Ed, and his father, Herman Hartman.

“Ike”, as known by many, was a genuine man and a loving father, always creating laughter for those surrounding him. He loved his version of “L.A” (Lower Alabama) where he and his family spent many years at their beach condo in Gulf Shores, Alabama. A celebration of life will be held for Mr. David Hartman on August 21st at Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville. A private service will be held at 1:00pm, and a visitation for family and friends will proceed, from 2:00pm-4:00pm. In honor and memory of his love for the beach and relaxation, the family asks to please attend in a Hawaiian attire.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s honor may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta, LLC.

Mrs. Janette Merk Johnson, age 91 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, August 6, 2016.

LOGANVILLE

Susan Hayes Susan Diane Hayes age 56 of Loganville, GA., passed away surrounded by her beloved family on August 6, 2016. Susan was a devoted daughter, loving sister, dedicated mother and a friend to all that knew her. She was kind and gentle and always had a way of making everyone feel welcome and special, for she was always mailing cards to

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Betty Jones Betty Jones, age 87 of Loganville, passed away on August 6, 2016. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 209 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655. 770-267-2594. www.stewartfh.com

He was a 1965 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Vietnam. He was retired from Precision Planning in Lawrenceville, GA after twenty-four years of service. He was a member of Buford Church of God and where he was also a member of the Betty Cain Sunday school class.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Grizzle and Senior Pastor Joey Grizzle officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

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

WINDER

Jack Lenord Lynn, age 68, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulon and Cora Leigh Lynn; sister, Mary Ann Lynn; sister-inlaw Linda Bagwell Lynn; and brother, William H. Lynn. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Connie Sanders Lynn, Flowery Branch, GA; children, Paul Leonard and Tammy Bagwell Lynn, Flowery Branch, GA and Katrina and Chris Cain, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Lee Cain, Jessica Cain, Bethany and Nick Lepkoske and Gavin Lynn; great grandson, Urijah Cain and his mother, Kayla Medico; one great grandson on the way, Jaxon Lepkoske; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sadie and Charles Jones, Buford, GA, Martha and David Mote, Buford, GA and Jane McDaniel, Buford, GA; brother, Jerry Lynn, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Lynn was born November 9, 1947 in Buford, GA.

WINDER

Norma Richards Mrs. Norma Lee Richards, age 62 of Winder, passed away August 6, 2016.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Fred Rosa Fred Z. Rosas age 86 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away August 5, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

SUWANEE

Glenndon Savage Glenndon James Savage age 23, of Suwanee, GA passed away on August 9, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

PENDERGRASS

Mr. Chester Marsh, Jr., age 89, of Winder, Georgia died August 5, 2016.

Mrs. Virginia Toney Shaw, age 72, of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, August 7, 2016.

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Lillian Irene Miller age 94, of Dacula, GA passed away on August 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Tracy Waldron Tracy B. Waldron age 55, of Norcross, GA passed away on August 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LOGANVILLE

Paul Parciasepe Paul A. Parciasepe age 91, of Loganville, GA passed away on August 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Claudine Zumbro Claudine “Sue” Zumbro age 81, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on August 7, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Teen arrested following a hit-and-run with RV in Lilburn FROM STAFF REPORTS

peake Drive in Lilburn ness to the when he struck the rear of accident, The Gwinnett County a passenger car in front of police said.

Police Department arrested him on Sunday, police said.

Officers a 17-year-old after he was After that collision, located the involved in a hit-and-run authorities say Newman RV driven crash with a Gwinnett traveled into the next lane

by NewCounty fire truck. of travel and struck a Gwinman, but David Newman David Newman was driv- nett County fire truck. police say ing an RV on Five Forks Newman fled the scene the teen Trickum Road near Chesa- and was followed by a wit- fled on foot. Officers set up

•From Page 1A James Sramek was addicted to cocaine and had been a pimp, the sister said.

She said she talked to him often about the dangers of his

Investigation lifestyle, and she thought he was turning a corner.

“He told me he was clean,” Arvia said. “He was tired of the fast lane.”

He intended to continue tending bar at Tony’s Sports

Bar and Grill in Sandy Springs and working on music. He performed under the name ILLA. Faults and troubles aside, Arvia said her brother was a funny and kind man.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CITY OF SUWANEE, GEORGIA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The City of Suwanee has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 5.18 percent.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, Georgia on August 23, 2016 at 6:30 pm.

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 4.93 mills, an increase of .243 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 4.687 mills.

The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $260,000 is approximately $25.27 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market value of $550,000 approximately $53.46.

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“I couldn’t let this opportunity go somewhere else and our kids not to have this chance to do this,” Callhan said. “Because I just think it’s going to be great. … When (parents) understand what the purpose is, I think they’re really intrigued by it, see it as a great opportunity.”

News of the program at Ivy Creek has proven to be popular, Callahan said.

Friends felt the same. At brother.

She received one phone Tony’s, 25 or 30 of them gathShe grew up often apart ered Monday night to send from them. James and Nicola call from a man in another state who was relocating him off, Yentl Burroughs, who Sramek lived together, Arvia his business to the area, and described herself as a close with her father. They saw asked about the school’s friend, said. each other on weekends and attendance zone. Another Tony Mahroum of Tony’s holidays. man, a Grayson High School said his phone was also ring“He’s her favorite. That’s teacher, also inquired, but ing with condolences.

OK because he was my received the unfortunate news “You brought joy to a lot favorite, too,” the sister said. that his first-grade daughter of people,” Mahroum wrote “It’s sad to say if they hadn’t missed the program by a year.

Monday night on Facebook. gone together, they wouldn’t It was also popular enough “It’s been a hard day for all know how to live without that the school instituted a of us.” each other.”

The sister got into town But now Ariva is left, trying lottery system to fill the final spots. late. She drove from Illinois to to recover.

As the students progress Georgia with her partner and Anyone with information her 2-year-old daughter after can contact 770-513-5300. To with each grade, Marabotto said the teachers would add getting the call Sunday night. remain anonymous, tipsters She said she slept in the car can contact Crime Stoppers at foundational elements such because she couldn’t afford 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit as phonics that they would in an English-only class to build a hotel room, let alone the www.crimestoppersatlanta. social language development, upcoming cremations. org. Crime Stoppers offers a At the same time, she’s reward of up to $2,000 for in- math, science and Spanish struggling to process the formation leading to an arrest literacy.

“Not only are we looking deaths of her mother and and indictment in the case. for language proficiency, but we’re looking for proficiency in the academics,” Callahan said.

Program research and information the school district has collected suggests students perform on tests at or above levels in this program as other students do in traditional settings, Callahan said.

Williams and Marabotto met in the spring to begin planning, and have since taken to texting in the evenings to be on the same page with curriculum schedules.

“That partnership is critical,” Callahan said.

Williams is a charter member of the Ivy Creek staff, and outside of three years in pre-kindergarten, she’s taught Highlights include the balance of her 21-career in kindergarten. Williams Rodeo Houston • NASA Space Center admitted she catches herself in normal planning preparaThe Alamo • San Antonio Riverwalk tions because she realizes that Bluebonnet Trail • Chisholm Trailhead Marabotto is already scheduled to cover a particular area.

Bush 41, Bush 44 and LBJ Libraries “It’s actually been a little Texas A & M campus tour easier for me,” Williams said.

Added Marabotto, “It’s Texas State Capitol • South Fork Ranch nice, you can focus and zone Sixth Floor Museum in and get really good at what you’re doing.”

AT&T Stadium • Ft. Worth Stockyards a perimeter and Newman was apprehended with the assistance of a K-9 unit.

Newman was arrested and charged with obstruction, and fleeing and attempting to elude, police said. He was also charged with numerous traffic infractions, including following too closely, hit-and

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The driver of the first passenger car that Newman hit was transported to Eastside Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CITY OF SUWANEE, GEORGIA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The City of Suwanee has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 5.18 percent.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, Georgia on August 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm.

Times and place of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, Georgia on August 23, 2016 at 6:30 pm.

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Gwinnett Fire officials rule July 28 house fire arson

By Erika Wells

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Gwinnett fire officials are trying to determine who caused a July 28 house fire near Stone Mountain that displaced a family, authorities said Tuesday.

“Whoever set fire to the home knew there were occupants inside,” Capt.

Tommy Rutledge, a fire department spokesman, said in a news release.

“This was a bold and senseless act that placed

multiple people in extreme danger.”

Fire crews responded to a report of a house fire on Rockwood Way near Rockbridge Road at 5:35 a.m., Rutledge said. He said four adults and a child were home at the time.

Fire officials said when firefighters arrived, there were heavy flames and smoke rising from the front of a two-story woodframe house. The fire was burning on the first and second floors and into the attic.

the blaze was intentionally set in the front entryway outside the home. They did not release details, but they said home was targeted.

Firefighters put out the fire, but the front of the home was heavily damaged.

The American Red Cross was contacted to help the family.

“Residents in the neighborhood are encouraged to stay alert to their surroundings and to report suspicious activity to the police immediately by calling 911,” Rutledge said.

A fire Investigator talks with a firefighter at the scene of a house fire — determined to be caused by arson — near Stone Mountain on July 28, according to Gwinnett County fire officials. (Special Photo)

Rutledge said a man escaped by jumping out the window on the second floor on the back side of

the house. He landed on a roof overhang and then jumped to the ground.

Fire officials determined

Anyone with information about the fire can contact the Gwinnett Fire Investigations Section at 678-518-4890 or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-2825804.

Georgia Arson Control Inc. offers a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for arson.

All tips may be made anonymously.

“Arson is a serious felony crime and is punishable by one to 20 years imprisonment and associated fines,” Rutledge said.

CITY OF NORCROSS FIVE YEAR TAX LEVY AND M&O HISTORY

NOTICE The City of Norcross does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the 65 Lawrenceville Street Norcross, GA on September 6, 2016 at 6:30pm and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. There will be a public hearing on August 15, 2016 @ 6:30pm and September 6, 2016 @ 11am.

CURRENT 2016 TAX DIGEST AND 5 YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY

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Flynt uses her fleet feet for success in cross country, track Lauren Flynt’s feet have keyed her success in a variety of endeavors, dating back to her early childhood.

She played soccer for years, giving it up in middle school to become a dancer. She did Irish dancing and clogging, winning a national championship as a clogger in eighth grade.

“Clogging was fun at the time,” the Brookwood senior said. “The competitions were always fun, and we were traveling a ton.”

Dance took on a secondary role in ninth grade when Flynt discovered a

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clogging was forgotten, replaced by cross country and track.

“I just remember playing around in the streets one day, playing tag, and (the Giulianos) said, ‘You need to do cross country. You might be good at it,’” Flynt said. “So I decided to try summer training the summer before freshman year.

I didn’t think I’d stick with it. I thought I’d try it and meet some new friends.

But I ended up really lovnew favorite, running. She vid Giuliano, Brookwood ing it.” joined the cross country grads who went on to run She ended up being program on the advice of in college at Georgia. pretty good at it, too. neighbors Michael and DaIt didn’t take long before An all-county runner

for three straight years, Flynt is poised for the best season of her career.

She debuted with a solid freshman season in cross country — placing 17th at county, 10th at region and 47th at state — and has improved steadily over her career.

“Lauren has always been a very hard worker and, ever since she was a freshman, has always looked for ways to improve and work harder,” Brookwood girls cross country coach Chris Carter said. “That’s continued this year with her having a great summer

and putting in a lot of hard work. Most importantly, she thoroughly enjoys just being out there running.

She’s also a great leader by example, and simply a very nice, all-around kid.”

Flynt made a huge leap forward for her sophomore cross country season, when she won the region championship and was second at the county meet, though an illness caused her to slip to 50th at state.

She made up for it in track season, winning region in the 3,200-meter run and

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Falcons set for first preseason game Gwinnett grads

help Crackers win SBL championship

By Colin Hubbard Staff Correspondent

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Atlanta Falcons have completed 11 training camp practices and are just a walk-through away from hosting the Washington Redskins in their first preseason game of 2016.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn released his first depth chart of the season on Sunday and will now have a chance to further evaluate his team when it kicks off in the Georgia Dome at 7 p.m. Thursday.

“I want to see the effort and I want to see the strain,” Quinn said. “We’re talking about the evaluations of some guys against different settings, different players, how do they respond and we love putting them in pressure spots. It’s a great test and one that we fully intend to put guys in different spots and see how they respond.”

It has been a grueling offseason for the Falcons, and all of their hard work

By David Friedlander

1983 earlier this season.

“It’s kind of neat because we’ve always been combatants with (Carrollton) Playing for a Sunbelt for years. They’ve always League championship is had a good team and becoming familiar for the we’ve always had good Atlanta Crackers baseball games with them. Winteam. ning the last game like we So is winning, as the did was unexpected.”

Norcross-based team Indeed, the lopsided won their fourth straight Game 3 after the first two SBL title by taking two games of the series were of three games from the decided by a single run Carrollton Clippers in this each. year’s championship seCarrollton took a 1-0 ries, including a 13-1 win win in the opener despite in Game 3 last Thursday a one-hitter thrown by at Central-Carroll High Crackers Kevin Martin, as School in Carrollton.

Bryan White, J.D. Brown “It’s kind of funny. and Logan Hutchinson These things run in combined for a two-hit streaks,” said Crackers shutout. manager Kevin MeistickThe Crackers came le, whose team celebrated back with a 4-3 win in its 1,000th win since it Game 2 behind a 2-for-4 formed as a Stan Musial effort at the plate from League/National Baseball Congress team in See SUNBELT, Page 4B david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) makes a pass during Friday Night Lights scrimmage at Grayson High School. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

has led up to this moment, especially for the young players.

“It’s such an awesome opportunity to see some of the guys going for it,” Quinn said. “They’ve had the OTA’s, they’ve had mini-camp and now train-

ing camp sessions and then this is the next step.”

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5 p.m. — Tucker at Meadowcreek 5:30 p.m. — Discovery at Johnson 5:30 p.m. — Lassiter at Mill Creek 5:30 p.m. — Providence at Forsyth Central 6 p.m. — Cambridge at Collins Hill 6:15 p.m. — North and Lanier at Peachtree Ridge Thursday

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4 p.m. — Central at Discovery 5:30 p.m. — Norcross at Wheeler 6 p.m. — Brookwood at Collins Hill 6 p.m. — Duluth at Dacula 6 p.m. — Parkview at Archer 8 p.m. — Buford at Peachtree Ridge Thursday

VOLLEYBALL

5 p.m. — Archer at walnut Grove 5 p.m. — Brookwood at North Cobb 5 p.m. — Dacula at North 5 p.m. — Flowery Branch at Discovery 5 p.m. — Mill Creek, Milton, North Forsyth at John’s Creek 5 p.m. — North Oconee at Central 5 p.m. — Parkview, Lanier at Collins Hill 5 p.m. — Peachtree Ridge at Apalachee 5 p.m. — Shiloh, Berkmar at Meadowcreek 5 p.m. — Tallulah Falls, Woodward Academy at Buford 6 p.m. — Archer at Walnut Grove 6 p.m. — Mountain View at Forsyth Central 6:30 p.m. — Duluth at South

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In Brief Dacula’s Jefcoat makes top-five at AAU National Junior Olympics Dacula senior pole vaulter Hannah Jefcoat finished fourth at the AAU National Junior Olympics last Friday in Houston. Jefcoat cleared 11 feet, six inches to outdo the majority of a 30-vaulter field.

Earlier this summer, Jefcoat set a new personal record of 12-2 and was the state runner-up to teammate Rachel Sherrill at the Class AAAAAA track and field championships in May.

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Lanier seniors verbally commit

By Paul Thomas

straight region championship.

Plenty of schools jumped on Allen this SUGAR HILL — With spring after they saw football season just weeks the film from his junior away, a season, but Wake Forest pair of had already been recruiting Lanier him for a year at that point senior with defensive line coach defendDave Cohen leading the ers, Mike charge.

Allen and “Months ago but I just Juwuan had to make sure that it Jones, was definitely the right Juwuan Jones made verchoice,” he said of when bal college commitments he started to feel like the this week.

ACC school was the place Allen verbally comfor him. mitted to Wake Forest on Allen is the second Monday over offers from Gwinnett prospect to ver28 others, schools includbal to the Demon Deacons, ing Alabama, Georgia, joining Buford linebacker Tennessee and Southern Jake Simpson who jumped Cal, to name a few. on board earlier this sumAccording to the site mer.

DeaconsIllustrated.com, Being able to focus on Allen is the highest rated his senior season was a prospect to ever commit Lanier defender Mike Allen (11) tackles Loganville’s Dar- motivator for Allen to comto the Demon Deacons. mit on Monday he said. ryl Giles (22) last season. (Photo: Craig Cappy) Rivals.com rates him as “That is one reason, and a four-star prospect and came just one day after ting to Western Kentucky then so I can just focus on the No. 169 player in the Jones pledged to WestUniversity.” my grades,” he said. “Get country. ern Kentucky over offers Jones, a 6-foot-3, my grades right and the “Wake Forest fits me from Wisconsin, Georgia 229-pound linebacker, season, everything else I’ve both athletically and acaSouthern, Southern Miss made 120 tackles last sea- got to do. But just to not demically,” Allen said. “It’s and Miami (Ohio) among son and also played for the have this in the back of my just a really good school. others. basketball team. head and everybody in my I feel that they’re onto “After careful considAllen is a 6-foot-6, ear bugging me about it.” something big. … I like the eration, I have decided on 241-pound defensive end The Longhorns open the coaching staff, the school a school that fits me both who fits perfectly into season against Northview itself, the community academically and athWake Forest’s defensive on Aug. 19. around it, the alumni, the letically,” Jones posted on scheme. Last year he had “I feel like we’re going fans, all that, it’s all real Twitter. “Without further 67 tackles, 8 sacks and to be good,” Allen said. good. It felt good.” ado, I would like to an2 interceptions as the “This season is going to be Allen’s commitment nounce that I am commitLonghorns won a second something good.” paul.thomas@ gwinnettdailypost.com

Archer’s Newby commits to Vanderbilt From Staff Reports

her post. “And I would like to thank all of the coaches Archer senior Autumn who recruited me over Newby made a committhese past few years. I have ment to the Vanderbilt officially decided to comwomen’s basketball promit and continue my edugram on Sunday. cation and basketball career Newby, whose older at Vanderbilt University.” sister Madison is Georgia Newby, a 6-foot-2 forState’s starting point guard, ward, is a four-star recruit announced her decision on in ESPN’s rankings, which Twitter. also has her as the nation’s “First and foremost, I No. 27 prospect. would like to thank God for The Daily Post first-team blessing me and allowing all-county selection averme to play this amazing aged 12.7 points and 12.6 Archer senior Autumn Newby is committed to play basgame,” Newby wrote in rebounds as a junior. ketball for Vanderbilt University. (Photo: Kyle Hess)

Former Georgia coach Bill Dooley dies From Staff Reports

reer head coaching record of 161-127-5. Bill Dooley ATHENS — Bill served as an assistant coach Dooley, former assistant at UGA (1964-67) on his football brother’s first staff. coach The Dooley family, who at the said he died of natural University causes, issued the followof Georgia ing statement: “Coach Bill and head Dooley passed away this coach morning. He will be missed at Virby his family and friends ginia Tech, and will be remembered by Bill Dooley North Car- all of us whose lives he has olina, and touched so deeply.”

Wake Forest died Tuesday With the Tar Heels at his home in Wilmington, (1967-76) Dooley won NC. He was 82. three Atlantic Coast ConThe younger brother of ference titles, including former UGA head coach the school’s first outright and athletic director Vince conference championship Dooley, he compiled a cain 1971. He left North

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WATKINSVILLE — A pair of Lawrenceville siblings were among eight age and gender division winners at the Athens Area Junior Golf Tour’s Oconee Well Drillers Challenge event last Saturday at Jennings Mill Country Club.

Rachel Hoang accumulated 80 points under the Stableford scoring system to win the Girls 8-11 age group.

Meanwhile, her brother Kennth Hoang finished with 100 points to take the Boys 8-and-under division.

Other age group winners for the event included Parker Eades of Bogart (Boys 15-18), Katie Scheck of Greensboro (Girls 15-18), Andrew Kim of Alpharetta (Boys 13-14), Meredith Bennett of Athens (Girls 12-14), Aaron Jackson of Bishop (Boys 11-12) and Frederick Chappell of Bogart (Boys 9-10).

— From staff reports

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Dooley later served as the head coach at Wake Forest (1987-92) where he led the team to an 8-4 record and Independence Bowl berth in his final season.

Born in 1934 in Mobile, Ala., Dooley earned AllSEC honors as a lineman in 1955 at Mississippi State.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Dooley; four sons ­Jim Dooley of Chapel Hill; Billy Dooley of Atlanta; Sean Dooley and his wife, Courtney; and Ashton Dooley, both of Wilmington; and two granddaughters, Hayden and Caroline Dooley, also of Wilmington.

Sunbelt

fielder Ryan Peurifoy, plus eight strong innings from Shiloh grad Jeremy Glore Austin Parrish. Maxwell and an RBI each from Cole and Parrish were named Thompson and Nick Guias the SBL’s Co-Most mbarda, which set up the Valuable Players for the decisive third game, paced playoffs. by two hits and four RBIs However, several other from Brock Maxwell, two players played a major role RBIs each from Mountain in helping the Crackers View grad Ben Utley and (22-11) to their championcurrent Georgia Tech outship series for the sixth

Lawrenceville family combo win divisions at AAJGT event

Carolina as the winningest coach in school history. He is still tied for second on the school’s wins list, behind only Mack Brown and is still the school’s longesttenured head coach. He also achieved the school’s first 11-win season in 1972.

After his tenure at North Carolina, Dooley served as the athletic director and head football coach at Virginia Tech (1978-86).

He led the Hokies to three bowl games — as many as they had attended in their entire history prior to his arrival. His best team was the 1986 unit, which went 9­2­1 and won the Peach Bowl.

time since in eight seasons since the SBL became a summer college woodenbat league in 2009, including a few former Gwinnett high school standouts.

Glore, who led the SBL with 43 total hits and placed sixth in the league with a .368 average to go with a home run, 13 RBIs and 10 stolen bases,

and Maxwell shared the league’s regular-season MVP honors.

Meanwhile, Brookwood grad Zach Moon also had a strong season for the Crackers, finishing the summer with a .310 average, five homers and 24 RBIs, the latter two categories placing second in the league.

Falcons

can do so you kind of play towards their strength. season in the NFL. And Now it’s time to see yourhe’s ready to see how he self adjust on the go.” and his teammates have But for veterans such as progressed. linebacker Sean Weather“Camp is always respoon, staying in the moally good because at first ment and soaking everyyou’re getting back into thing up is what he is most pads, you’re getting back looking forward to doing with your team but not you on Thursday night. want to go and go compete “I’ve got to calm myself against other teams,” he down,” Weatherspoon said. said. “You want to evaluI just thank god that he put ate yourself because you me back in this situation know what your players where I have an opportu-

nity to come out that side of the tunnel again.”

“It being the last year in the Georgia Dome, it means a lot to me,” he said. “It’s something that you can’t take lightly because you want to close it out in a great way. And I think we have the team to do that. We don’t talk about closing it out like that but of course it’s going to be on your mind when you’re in there. I’ve definitely had some great

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CROSS COUNTRY TEAM BY TEAM PREVIEWS Class AAAAAAA Region 8-AAAAAAA Archer Tigers Boys coach: John McCartney Top boys runners: James Cragin, Jr.; John Klima, Jr.; Daniel Robertson, Sr.; Keaton Cown, Sr.; Lucas Bumgarner, Jr.; Nicholas Kundin, Soph.

Outlook: The Tigers have strength in the upper classes led by Cragin, who was sixth in the region and 10th at county last year. They hope to make a bigger impact at the state level after placing 15th last season.

Girls coach: Missy Johnson Top girls runners: Grace Spivey, Sr.; Kelly Connerley, Soph.; Olivia Henry, Soph.; Natalie Lopez, Jr. Outlook: Archer aims for a return to the state meet behind a blend of youth and experience.

The Tigers finished 17th last season at state, but must replace their top two finishers from Carrollton.

Grayson Rams Boys coach: Mac Bradbury Top boys runners: David Gunn, Jr.; Emmanuel Devore, Jr.; Kai Langston, Sr.; Iyasu Binchamo, Sr.; Sahil Lauiji, Sr.; Gabe McNett, Sr. Outlook: Some veteran runners have high hopes for state, where Grayson finished 12th last season.

Replacing top runner Joseph Gunn (36th at state) is important.

Girls coach: Mac Bradbury Top girls runners: Emily Doyle, Sr.; Alise Mercier, Jr.; Eva Ross, Soph.; Kayla Langston, Jr.; Kristina Mijatovic, Sr. Outlook: A huge void was left with the graduation of Yanely Gomez, who was fourth last year in the state meet. It will take a team effort of offset that loss and better last season’s 18thplace team finish at state.

Shiloh Generals Boys coach: Casey Ramel Top boys runners: DeAndre Athias, Jr.; Drew Calderon, Jr.; Robert Cranston, Soph.; Eduardo Cruz, Jr.; Ledell Garcia, Sr.; Brian Ovino, Jr.; Ethan Osmun, Sr.; Christopher Salgado, Jr.; Christian Valencia, Jr.; Spencer Vitense, Jr. Outlook: Shiloh has aspirations of returning to the state meet this season thanks to a solid lineup of older runners.

Girls coach: Casey Ramel Top girls runners: Clesie Alonso, Sr.; Camryn Burke, Jr.; Brianna Christian, Jr.; Victoria Damien, Soph.; Amaya Elliott, Jr.; Pasha Epps, Sr.; Nikia Herndon, Jr.; Rowan Irons, Sr.; Erynn Kinsey, Jr.; Vanessa Mosley, Jr. Outlook: Though they didn’t make state last season, that’s the goal for the Generals.

South Gwinnett Comets Boys coach: Ken Dennard Top boys runners: N/A Outlook: Dennard takes over as the Comets’ new head coach this season.

Girls coach: Ken Dennard Top girls runners: N/A Outlook: South’s girls team also hopes to improve with new leadership.

Region 7-AAAAAAA Berkmar Patriots Boys coach: Evan Pettyjohn Top boys runners: Atiba Tolbert; Isaac Garcia; David Llanes; Carlos Pavon Outlook: Returning the Patriots to their past successes is the mission for Pettyjohn and his runners.

Girls coach: Evan Pettyjohn Top girls runners: Jennifer Lu; Diane Lin; Keyi Cui

Duluth Wildcats Boys coach: Steve Fairchild Top boys runners: Bobby Pelland, Jr.; Luke Carnazzo, Jr.; Will English, Jr.; Brian Pelland, Fr. Outlook: Duluth will be young, relying on a trio of juniors for results and leadership.

Girls coach: Brooke Wright Top girls runners: Valeria Angel, Jr.; LeeAnn Lawrence, Soph.; Chia-yu Lee, Sr.; Stephanie Perea, Jr.; Dacula’s Kenedi Rodney makes her way up a muddy hill during the last year’s Class AAAAAA state cross country Joelle Mansour, Sr. Outlook: Great participarace at Carrollton High School on Saturday. (File Photo) tion in summer workouts has Wright hopeful for a Outlook: Berkmar builds Norcross Blue Devils successful season. its team around its three Boys coach: Daniel top runners — Lu, Lin and Thurmond Mill Creek Hawks Cui. Top boys runners: Boys coach: Andy ChrisJackson Reilly, Sr.; Davis tie Brookwood Broncos Fogle, Fr.; Chris Bunner, Top boys runners: Boys coach: Ben Dehnke Jr.; Gabriel Schlicht, Fr. Eric O’Hara, Sr.; DelTop boys runners: Outlook: Reilly is the aney Moore, Sr.; Steven Gruem Tesfamariam, Sr.; top returning runner for Velazquez, Sr.; Jordan Patrick Smith, Sr.; Zunair Norcross, which will rely Manzoor, Sr.; Jordan Bull- on some young talent this Paugh, Sr.; Camron Williams, Jr.; Daniel ock, Sr.; Daniel Mativo, Sr.; season.

Hettesheimer, Jr.; Josh Sam Desta, Sr.; Matthew Girls coach: Danielle Hall, Jr. Hanagriff, Sr.; Thomas Rid- Hughes Outlook: The Hawks ley, Jr.; Matthew Tharakan, Top girls runners: Magregularly contend for a Jr.; Jake Weitzel, Jr. gie O’Leary, Jr.; Merritt spot on the podium at the Outlook: State champiBlum, Fr.; Grettie Reifenstate meet, so the goals onships are always the berger, Jr. are typically high despite goal for the powerhouse Outlook: O’Leary leads losing top runners like Broncos, who finished as the Blue Devils after a state runner-up to Marietta sophomore season where Sam Costa, Noah Hollis and Gavin Childers to last year. Daily Post runner she finished 48th at state graduation. They reload of the year Zach Israel and 11th in the region. was a graduation loss, Norcross was 20th at state this season with another group of upperclassmen, but Tesfamariam (ninth at last year. including O’Hara, who was state) and a strong group 10th at the region meet of upperclassmen return.

Parkview Panthers last season.

Girls coach: Chris Carter Boys coach: Mike DeGirls coach: Terry Brand Top girls runners: Myra marest Top girls runners: CamArguello, Fr.; Lauren BenTop boys runners: nett, Soph.; Emma d’Aquin, Christian Corsello, Jr.; Jer- ryn Petit, Jr.; Sara Scales, Sr.; Marisa Petit, Jr.; Olivia Jr.; Morgan d’Aquin, Soph.; emy Lightner, Sr.; David Mackenzie Ellison, Sr.; Michael, Sr.; Henok Hailu, Fuller, Jr.; Hannah Olive, Soph.

Lauren Flynt, Sr.; Avery Sr.; Jared Causey, Soph.; Outlook: After winning the Freeman, Sr.; Parker Bryce Thomas, Soph.; team’s first state champiFreeman, Fr.; Lisa GaraySpencer Lail, Sr.; Ben onship last year, Mill Creek Marines, Jr.; Hannah Gregg, Sr.; Aman Luthra, expects to contend for a Gatland, Soph.; Katelyn Sr. high finish again. CamHubbard, Jr.; Kaelyn Kim, Outlook: Aspirations are Jr.; Savanna Lee, Jr.; high for the Panthers, who ryn Petit won region and Maddy McGee, Sr.; Sam return the top five runners county titles last season Richwine, Sr.; Reese Sad- from a team that was 11th and finished seventh at state, while Scales (33rd dler, Fr.; Elizabeth Saliba, at state. Reaching the at state) and Fuller (22nd Jr.; Sydney Scarborough, podium, for the first time at state) also are proven Sr.; Olivia Sharp, Jr.; since 2010, is the goal.

Rachel Silver, Sr.; Renee Corsello was 18th at state runners.

Silver, Sr.; Ally Smeeton, individually in 2015.

Mountain View Bears Fr.; Emily Thisdale, Fr.; Girls coach: Mike DemarBoys coach: B.J. Roy Madison Wilson, Soph.; est Top boys runners: Bobby Katie Wydock, Soph.

Top girls runners: Leah Outlook: The Broncos’ Disher, Soph.; Jamie Free- Tucker, Sr.; Tyler Harkins, Sr.; Garrett Wilson, Sr.; Cadepth should be good, with man, Sr.; Andrea Plous130 to 140 runners in the sard, Jr.; Alex Sparks, Sr.; leb Iwan, Jr.; Gavin Bass, program. They also have Sydni Wilson, Soph.; Dani- Jr.; Bryan Lappert, Sr.; Adam Crabtree, Jr.; Shane two key runners, Flynt and elle Franklin, Sr.; Alayna Henderson, Jr.; Daniel HolSaliba, back from a team Guthrie, Sr.; Abby Cobb, lander, Fr.; Adam Keller, Jr. that placed sixth in the Jr.; Gracie Griffith, Jr. Outlook: Mountain View state. Flynt was 12th at Outlook: Demarest likes surged to a seventh-place state and Saliba was 23rd. the core group of returnfinish at last year’s state ing runners, which must meet, but duplicating that Central Gwinnett take up the slack of three Black Knights top runners who are gone feat could be tough because of graduation losses Boys coach: Andy Dugoff the 2015 team. Disher ger steps into the top role with like Tyler Barber (10th at state). Tucker (26th at Top boys runners: Axel Melody Weiler (29th at Avelos, Jr.; Jordan Smith, state last year) not running state, seventh at region) and Harkins (28th at state, Sr.; Isaac Pagan, Sr.; her senior season.

11th at region) return to Michael Davis, Jr.; Carlos lead the Bears.

Bastida, Soph.; Alan MejiaRegion 6-AAAAAAA Girls coach: Lindsey Brandi, Soph.

Collins Hill Eagles McDaniel Outlook: Central will build Boys coach: Andrew Top girls runners: Alexis around Avelos, one of the Hudson Carter, Sr.; Alyssa Annarelstate’s top runners. He Top boys runners: Merli, Sr.; Amy Kim, Soph.; was 37th at state, third at rick Rizzo, Sr.; Anthony region and 12th at county Urmetz, Jr.; Kai Brickey, Jr. Chloe Hetherington, Soph.

Outlook: Carter, Annarelli as a sophomore.

Outlook: Rizzo returns and Kim gained valuable Girls coach: Andy Dugger after placing 35th at state Top girls runners: Lauren and ninth at region for the experience last season, Keeler, Sr.; Melissa Flores, Eagles, who finished 13th while Hetherington is a new runner who provides Jr.; Yvonne Nguyen, Sr.; at state as a team.

Ramona Deodath, Jr.; Girls coach: Bob Basher a boost.

Lenice Tyrell, Sr. Top girls runners: JesNorth Gwinnett Bulldogs Outlook: A good sign for sica Kolman, Sr.; Vunden Boys coach: John Rowthe Black Knights is that Patel, Sr.; Esther Kim, land their upperclass runners Soph.

Top boys runners: Zach are the team’s best.

Outlook: The one-time Czerniak, Sr.; Carter Holpowerhouse program land, Sr.; Steven Lee, Jr.; Meadowcreek Mustangs didn’t reach state last Boys coach: Aimee season, so getting back to Brendan McCormack, Soph.; Stephen Pipes, Jr.; Walthall Carrollton is the goal.

Ray Murphy, Jr.; Andrew Top boys runners: Biya Lawrence, Jr.; Eric BiederHaile, Sr.; Samson ManDiscovery Titans man, Sr.; Noah Coppedge; mektew, Sr.; Vertron Kitts, Boys coach: Robert Adam Sheridan, Jr. Sr.; Erick Ordaz, Jr. Ayres Outlook: Haile, ManmeTop boys runners: Jona- Outlook: The Bulldogs will look to Czerniak, Holland ktew and Kitts are proven than Heredia; Charbel and Pipes for leadership runners, while Ordaz also Gerges; Adolfo Matute; after what Rowland said has shown talent in the Benjamin Reyes; Chris was a very committed Mustangs’ top group.

Becerra summer of training. The Girls coach: Aimee Outlook: A good core of Walthall runners brings promise for work may be enough to Top girls runners: Kayla the Titans’ second season get North to the state meet out of a tough region.

Rumph, Soph.; Veronica of cross country.

Loredo, Sr.; Jennifer Agui- Girls coach: Nedra Curtis Girls coach: John Rowland lar, Sr.; Juana Mendez, Sr. Top girls runners: Top girls runners: Carly Outlook: Rumph and Raquel Ramirez Loredo are returning letter- Outlook: Curtis hopes for Anderson, Sr.; Emma winners, giving Meadowcontinued improvement in Egg, Sr.; Lyndsey Fowler, creek a solid core to build the program, with Ramirez Jr.; Lauren Friedman, Sr.; Sarah Melkerson, Jr.; Shelaround. leading the way.

Class AAA Region 7-AAA Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans Boys coach: Brad Kinser Top boys runners: Jim Strickland, Sr.; Trevor Anderson, Sr.; David Reed, Jr.; Jacob Reading, Jr.; Gerald Filmore, Jr. Outlook: Kinser, in his 28th year as coach, feels his team will be improved. The Spartans will lean heavily Peachtree Ridge Lions on upperclass runners.

Boys coach: Matt Adams Girls coach: Brad Kinser Top boys runners: Chase Top girls runners: Abby Condra, Soph.; Alex HagKettle, Sr.; Elise Karinshack, gard, Jr. Soph.

Outlook: Graduation took Outlook: A new region and its toll on the Lions, who classification awaits GAC were third at the state and its top returning runner, meet last season. Young Kettle. Kettle was fifth at the runners must step up to AA state meet last year. fill in the top spots in the lineup, particularly ConClass A dra (19th at state, fifth at Region 5-A region) and Haggard (31st Wesleyan Wolves at state, 14th at region).

Boys coach: Chad McGirls coach: Matt Adams Daniel Top girls runners: Mary Top boys runners: Jeb Kathryn Knott, Jr.; Alaina Brown, Jr.; Bill Doran, Sr.; Burnside, Sr.; Meghan Peter Hess, Jr.; Eric PanPeel, Sr. ther, Sr.; Bailey Renfroe, Sr.; Outlook: Late-season Alex Turner, Sr. struggles has this group Outlook: Wesleyan, third hungry and eager to in AA last year, hopes to improve on a 19th-place continue its traditional high finish at state. The roster is level of success. The top heavy on juniors and sereturning runner is Renfroe niors, but with good young (fifth at state), along with talent mixed in. Knott was Hess (25th at state).

13th at state, third at reGirls coach: Chad Mcgion and eighth at county Daniel last year.

Top girls runners: Annie Cowart, Soph.; Ashley Class AAAAAA Doran, Soph.; Nicole FasRegion 8-AAAAAA ciana, Sr.; Quinn Kaloper, Dacula Falcons Soph.; Sophia Kidder, Sr.; Boys coach: Mark Karen Mary Ann Manley, Soph.; Top boys runners: Alex Nikki Villa, Sr. Medley, Jr.; Jacob Gilber, Outlook: Only powerful Jr.; Brian Connelly, Sr. Lovett — with six runners Outlook: Karen, also the in the top 10 — kept the school’s athletic director, Wolves from the AA state hopes to match his past title last season. The state success as a cross coun- runner-up team will try its try coach in his new role luck in A this year while with the boys team. He trying to replace graduated has three returning runstandouts Ellie Bradach ners back from last year’s and Kylie Reed. region team in Medley, Gilber and Connelly.

Region 8-A Girls coach: Cat Morgan Hebron Lions Top girls runners: Kenedi Boys coach: Bob Gardner Rodney, Sr.; Karly Rookis, Top boys runners: Michael Sr.; Lauren Brown, Sr. Fabiano, Soph.; Brandon Outlook: The Falcons had Potra, Soph.; Blake Fugel, a breakout season in 2015 Fr.; Ethan Selph, Fr.; Ben and hope to get even bet- Glover, Sr.; Andy Harris, Jr.; ter behind Rodney, whose Brandon Engstrom, Jr. ninth-place finish at state Outlook: Gardner and was the best-ever by a assistant Mike Beaudreau Dacula girl. Rookis, 12th in are optimistic of another top the region as a junior, also finish at the state meet. The brings experience.

Lions were second in the state last season and state Lanier Longhorns champions in 2014.

Boys coach: Amanda Girls coach: Bob Gardner Manders Top girls runners: Miranda Top boys runners: NaTaylor, Sr.; Amanda Jackthaniel Larzabell, Fr.; Mat- son, Jr.; Alyssa Hawkins, thew Arrowood, Jr.; Quincy Sr.; McKenna Taylor, Fr.; Olocha, Jr. Mikyala Burrell, Sr.; Tori Outlook: A strong sumJohnson, Sr.; Samantha mer has Manders feeling Heflin, Sr. good about the season.

Outlook: The Hebron The coach will rely on sev- lineup is filled with mostly eral freshmen as contribu- veteran runners, led by tors this year.

Jackson (10th at state Girls coach: Amanda last year), Hawkins (16th Manders at state), Burrell (20th at Top girls runners: Mostate), Taylor (33rd at state) nique Olocha, Sr.; Zoie and Johnson (39th at state).

Gardner, Jr. Hebron is coming off topOutlook: The Longhorns three finishes at the past hope for continued imtwo state meets. provement behind two upperclass runners, Olocha Providence Storm and Gardner.

Boys coach: Scott Williams Class AAAAA Top boys runners: AnRegion 8-AAAAA drew Duffie, Sr.; Chandler Buford Wolves Scoggins, Sr.; Caleb Hall, Boys coach: Drew Eager Sr.; Patrick Agan, Sr.; Joel Top boys runners: Chase Duffie, Soph.; Luke HudHartman, Jr.; Aidan Smith, son, Fr. Jr; Evan Sampers, Jr.; Outlook: Andrew Duffie Samuel Cruz, Jr.; Colton (23rd at state) helped the Lee, Jr. Storm to a sixth-place finish Outlook: The Wolves at last year’s state meet. hope a big crop of juniors Hall (44th) and Scoggins pave the way to state qual- (48th) also had top-50 ification this season. finishes at state.

Girls coach: Drew Eager Girls coach: Scott Williams Top girls runners: Sarah Top girls runners: Anna Davis, Jr.; Lauryn DavidHuntington, Sr.; Mallory Larson, Jr.; Tatum DeGoey, son, Sr.; Sydney Hendricks, Jr.; Olivia Sibley, Soph.; Jr.; Anna Timm, Jr.; Audrey Gabby Thacker, Jr.; Yaneli Scoggins, Soph.

Torres, Sr.; Yuritzi Cruz, Sr. Outlook: Providence is Outlook: Though Buford coming off a fifth-place didn’t make state as a finish at the state meet, but team last season, Davis must replace the graduated did well individually with Emily Swanigan (ninth at a 24th-place finish at state). Hendricks (26th at Carrollton. She also was state) is the top returning fourth at region, four spots runner along with Hunahead of her teammate tington (40th at state) and Davidson.

Scoggins (50th at state).

by Paholke, Jr.; Caroline Ursprung, Soph.

Outlook: With eight of the top 10 runners back, North wants to improve on last year’s ninth-place finish at state — the goal is top five.

Egg (44th) and Friedman (61st) are the top returning finishers from state, while Fowler was 13th at state in the 1,600 during track season.

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CROSS COUNTRY SUPER SIX BOYS Name: Jordan Bullock School: Brookwood Class: Senior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @jbull800 5K PR: 16:41 Favorite course to run: Great American in Cary, N.C. Funniest teammate: Drew Campbell Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Patrick Smith Favorite type of running shoe: Nike Pegasus Role model: My dad Favorite teacher: Joanna Schneider Best-looking celebrity: Vanessa Hudgens Dream car: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Noteworthy: • State track qualifier in 800 and 1,600 • Third at region, sixth at sectionals in 800 • 13th at state meet in 1,600 Coach Ben Dehnke’s take: “Jordan has had a tremendous summer of training, and will likely make a big step forward this season.

He will likely be a mainstay in our top five this year, and is a part of a tremendous group of seniors who are solely focused on pursuing our team goals for the season.”

Name: Chase Condra School: Peachtree Ridge Class: Sophomore College choices: Georgia Tech, Stanford Twitter handle: @ Chase_ Condra 5K PR: 16:35 Favorite course to run: Coach Wood course in Gainesville Funniest teammate: Kiev Johnson Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Gruem Tesfamariam Favorite type of running shoe: Nike Role model: Steve Prefontaine Favorite teacher: Abra Summers Best-looking celebrity: Ariana Grande Dream car: 2016 Mustang convertible Noteworthy: • 19th at state as a freshman • Also was fifth at region and 16th at county in cross country • 10th at state track meet in 3,200 Coach Matt Adams’ take: “Chase is a phenomenal talent and is fun to watch race. He showed his fearlessness by mixing it up with our fantastic group of seniors last year. It seemed like he picked one senior to run with each race last year, slowly moving up the pecking order. He has an innate ability to hit times in workouts and races. It’s going to be fun to see him race at the front of the pack this year.”

Name: Christian Corsello School: Parkview Class: Junior College choices: Oregon, Colorado, Syracuse Twitter handle: @ChristianCorsel 5K PR: 16:06 Favorite course to run: Clara Bowl at Berry College Funniest teammate: Jared Causey Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Parkview’s Leah Disher Favorite type of running shoe: Nike Lunar Tempo Role model: Steve Prefontaine Favorite teacher: Mike Demarest Best-looking celebrity: Jennifer Aniston Dream car: Audi R8 Noteworthy: • Placed 18th at state as a sophomore • Also was fifth at region and 11th at county • 13th at state track meet in 3,200 Coach Mike Demarest’s take: “Christian enters his junior year as a top-10 returner in the new 7A after finishing 18th at State 6A last year. He was the only sophomore to qualify for 6A State in both the 1,600 and 3,200 this past spring in track, and he’s worked really hard this summer in preparation for cross country. Last year was a big year for Christian as he worked to close the gap on the top runners in Georgia, so it will be exciting to see how high up he can finish this season.”

Name: James Cragin School: Archer Class: Junior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @james_ cragin16 5K PR: 16:14 Favorite course to run: Foot Locker South Regional Funniest teammate: Lucas Bumgarner Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Gruem Tesfamariam Favorite type of running shoe: Brooks Ghost 8 Role model: Mo Farah Favorite teacher: Laura Horton Best-looking celebrity: Olivia Wilde Dream car: Camaro zL1 Noteworthy: • Was 23rd at state meet last year • Also was sixth in the region and 10th at county • Has only been running competitively for two years Coach John McCartney’s take: “James is the first Archer Tiger boy named to the Gwinnett Daily Post’s Super Six. He returns as the third non-senior from last year’s county cross country championships. James is motivated to compete at the highest level. He consistently works to improve his fitness level with activities beyond running that will help him reach or exceed his

Name: Patrick Smith School: Brookwood Class: Senior College choices: Wake Forest, Emory, Georgia Twitter handle: @Pat_ Rick21 5K PR: 16:18 Favorite course to run: International Horse Park in Conyers Funniest teammate: Sam Desta Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Gruem Tesfamariam Favorite type of running shoe: Asics Gel Kayano 22 Role model: My parents, David and Sharon Smith Favorite teacher: Dana King Best-looking celebrity: Daisy Ridley Dream car: Mercedes AMG V12 Noteworthy: • 24th at last season’s state championships • Was fourth in the region meet Coach Ben Dehnke’s take: “Patrick has adopted an intense focus on his training this summer, and is sure to have another great season, as he looks to help his team improve on their 2015 finish at the state meet. He is a part of a tremendous group of seniors who are solely focused on pursuing our team goals for the season.”

Name: Gruem Tesfamariam School: Brookwood Class: Senior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @gruemgt 5K PR: 15:58 Favorite course to run: Coach Wood in Gainesville Funniest teammate: Eugene Rubinchik Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Jordan Bullock Favorite type of running shoe: Nike Pegasus Role model: My father Favorite teacher: Lindsey Campbell Best-looking celebrity: Young Lisa Bonet Dream car: 2003 Nissan Altima Noteworthy: • Ninth at last year’s state meet • Was the region runner-up and fourth at the county championships • Coming back from major knee surgery Coach Ben Dehnke’s take: “Gruem is coming off major knee surgery after a soccer injury from the winter of 2015-16. His recovery has been aided by his stout work ethic and his desire to help

his team. He is a part of a tremendous group of seniors who are solely focused on pursuing our team goals for the season.”

GIRLS Name: Lauren Flynt School: Brookwood Class: Senior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @ laurenfly17 5K PR: 18:33 Favorite course to run: Carrollton Funniest teammate: Olivia Sharp Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Mill Creek’s Camryn Petit Favorite type of running shoe: Mizuno Wave Rider Role model: Alexi Pappas Favorite teacher: Ashley Allgood Best-looking celebrity: Scott Eastwood Dream car: Convertible Mini Cooper Noteworthy: • Finished 12th at state last year • Was the region runner-up and third at county • In track, was eighth at state last season in both the 1,600 and 3,200 Coach Chris Carter’s take: “Lauren has always been a very hard worker and, ever since she was a freshman, has always looked for ways to improve and work harder.

That’s continued this year with her having a great summer and putting in a lot of hard work. Most importantly, she thoroughly enjoys just being out there running.

She’s also a great leader by example, and simply a very nice, all-around kid.”

Name: Mary Kathryn Knott School: Peachtree Ridge Class: Junior College choices: Georgia or Georgia Tech Twitter handle: None 5K PR: 19:29 Favorite course to run: International Horse Park in Conyers Funniest teammates: Kelly Roy and Ansley Griffis Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Mill Creek’s Camryn Petit Favorite type of running shoe: Nike Lunar Glide 7 Role model: My deaf brother Ben, who has successfully overcome adversity Favorite teacher: Karin Goss Best-looking celebrity: Zac Efron Dream car: 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 GT Noteworthy: • Placed 13th at last year’s state meet • Also was third at region and eighth at county • In track, was 13th at state in 3,200 and 15th at state in 1,600 Coach Matt Adams’ take: “Mary Kathryn is sneaky competitive. She can come across as timid or meek, but she turns into a tiger during races, especially the second half. It’s been fun watching her come into her own

over the past couple years.

She’s starting to understand how good she is and, better yet, how good she can be.

She put in a good summer of training, and I’m excited to see what she can put together this fall.”

Name: Camryn Petit School: Mill Creek Class: Junior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @cambam00 5K PR: 18:36 Favorite course to run: Great American course in Cary, N.C. Funniest teammate: Morgan Pyle Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Lauren Flynt Favorite type of running shoe: Brooks, Saucony Role model: Jesus Favorite teacher: Vince Hayes Best-looking celebrity: Bob the Minion Dream car: Jeep Wrangler Noteworthy: • Was seventh at state last year • Won both the area and region championships • In track, was ninth at state in 3,200 and 12th at state in 1,600 Coach Terry Brand’s take: “Camryn is one of the most respectful, motivated, friendly, hard-working runners I have on the team. She comes from a wonderful family and is one of the top students in her class. I am very blessed to have her on my team. Working together, I hope she will be able to break 18 minutes this year.”

Name: Kenedi Rodney School: Dacula Class: Senior College choice: Undecided Twitter handle: @kenedirodney 5K PR: 19:01 Favorite course to run: Clara Bowl at Berry College Funniest teammate: Karly Rookis Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Mill Creek’s Camryn Petit Favorite type of running shoe: Brooks Role models: My parents Favorite teacher: Melodee Lackey Best-looking celebrity: Dylan O’Brien Dream car: Jeep Noteworthy: • Ninth-place finish at last year’s state meet was bestever by a Dacula girls runner • Was fourth at region and sixth at county • Also a starter on the Falcons’ soccer team Coach Cat Morgan’s take: “Kenedi has been an extremely hard worker since she started running with our team as a freshman, but this past year, she has really started to come into her own. Breaking our school 5K record and earning the highest individual female finish for a Dacula runner at state in 2015 has only intensified

her drive, and it’s shown already in her summer training. A great student who’s intrinsically motivated both in the classroom and while racing, she has set several goals for herself this season that she’s working towards intently. Kenedi also leads by example and pushes her teammates to do their best at practices and in races.

We look forward to a great season from her.”

Name: Elizabeth Saliba School: Brookwood Class: Junior College choices: Columbia, Princeton, Florida, North Carolina, Vanderbilt Twitter handle: @ElizabethSali3 5K PR: 19:30 Favorite course to run: Carrollton Funniest teammate: Lisa Garay-Marines Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Brookwood’s Lauren Flynt Favorite type of running shoe: Asics GT-2000 Role model: Alexi Pappas Favorite teacher: Melinda Klinect Best-looking celebrity: Sam Claflin Dream car: Tesla X Noteworthy: • Was 23rd at last year’s state championships • Also was fifth at region and 14th at county • Was 11th at the state track meet in 3,200 Coach Chris Carter’s’s take: “Elizabeth has developed into a very good runner. She got there by working very hard and has continued to do that this summer. She’s also a very good student in the classroom and a great teammate.”

Name: Sara Scales School: Mill Creek Class: Senior College choices: Stanford, Army, Georgia Tech, MIT Twitter handle: @ sgscales 5K PR: 18:44 Favorite course to run: Great American in Cary, N.C. Funniest teammate: Morgan Pyle Aside from myself, the best current Gwinnett cross country runner is: Mill Creek’s Camryn Petit Favorite type of running shoe: Mizuno Wave Rider 19 Role model: My dad Favorite teacher: Christina Marr Dream car: Tesla Model S Noteworthy: • Was 33rd at last year’s state meet • Placed sixth at region and 10th at county • In 2014, was 10th at state, second at region and third at county Coach Terry Brand’s take: “Sara is in her fourth year of running and has been very devoted to the team. She always gives 100 percent in academics and athletics.

Sara is looking to have a great season and her senior leadership is priceless.”

Flynt

•From Page 1B placing second in the 1,600 before finishing in the top 12 at state in both.

Her junior cross country season saw her finish third at county and second at region, followed by a 12thplace finish on a muddy and sloppy state course. She was in the top four in both distance races at county, region and sectionals this past spring, capping it with her best-ever finishes in the state track meet, eighth in both the 3,200 and 1,600.

“This past track season I was lucky enough to make a pretty big jump around the end, right at state,” Flynt said. “That was a good experience. The tough training week after week, I remember being really tired, getting ready to peak for state and I rested a little

performance goals. James made outstanding gain during his sophomore track season, as a second-year runner, with times of 4:25 in the 1,600 meters and 9:44 in the 3,200 meters. James, along with fellow junior John Klima, should lead the improving Archer boys program into uncharted territory this fall.”

bit. All the training caught up with me and I was in good shape for state and had a good time.”

Brookwood will rely heavily on Flynt again this cross country season, which isn’t much different than the past two years. But it

is different because she is a senior, not the only one on a young team, but likely the only one in the regular starting seven.

“We have a group of seniors (on the team),” Flynt said. “I think this year is a good year for me to step

up. We’re just a really tight group.”

The Broncos, who also return top runner Elizabeth Brookwood’s Lauren Flynt Saliba, hope to improve on last year’s sixth-place crosses the finish line at finish at the state meet in this seaCarrollton. A top individual son’s Coach performance by Flynt at Wood Invistate would help that cause tational at greatly. the Univer“I know I want to place sity of North higher at state than I did Georgia in last year,” Flynt said. “I reGainesville. ally just want to see what (Photo: Karl I can do and just do the L. Moore) best that I can. Ultimately, I just want to take a step forward like I did in track up and kind season and for the team of have a leadership role, to do better. If everything which I think will be really goes as planned, I think special. But everyone on our hard work this summer the team is a leader I would will take us there. I feel say. Everyone’s done a regood going into it. I feel ally great job. Each year af- like my team has worked ter we’ve lost some seniors, really, really hard together. everyone has really stepped I just have a really good

feeling about this season.”

After Brookwood, Flynt will have an opportunity to run in college — though the 3.8 GPA student is undecided on a school — something she never could have envisioned before high school. That was before cross country entered her life, and when dancing was the main gig.

She hasn’t given up dance completely, though.

She was a part of the Brookwood dance department the past three years.

“I didn’t want to give (dancing) up completely when I quit for running,” Flynt said. “I was really lucky to be able to do Brookwood dance. It’s a really nice break from the school day to take a dance class. Sometimes we did yoga. That was helpful for my running, too.”

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Tech looking to improve on third down Georgia Tech AD Mike Bobinski leaves for Purude

By Stan Awtrey Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — There’s an oversimplified answer to the question of how Georgia Tech can improve its thirddown efficiency this season: Don’t get in third-and-long situations.

The Yellow Jackets struggled to convert on third down last season and coach Paul Johnson said it’s easy to point to his team’s spread option as the culprit.

“I get a kick out of it when they say, ‘In this offense, if you can get them third and long …’” Johnson said. “But what offense can’t they get you in trouble on third-and-long? Go back and break it down. Nobody converted a high rate at third-and-12, so go try to stay out of those situations.”

Last season the Yellow Jackets were 104th in the nation in third-down percentage. They converted 34.9 percent of those opportunities, making a first down on 52 of 149 third-down chances.

Compare that to the 2014 season, when Georgia Tech led the nation with an incredible 57.9 percent success rate, and you can understand the alarm. It is alarming to have that rate

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Clinton Lynch (49), a Norcross grad, carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers last season. (Photo: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports)

drop 33 percent from one season to another.

“If you go back and look historically, our third-down rate is an enigma,” Johnson said. “You won’t find one close to that (in 2014). We were behind a lot (in 2015), so the end game is a lot of third and long. Nobody is going to be good on third and long.”

The team struggled in conference games. They were 1-for-12 against Clemson, 3-for-15 against Notre Dame, 5-for-19 against Duke, 5-for-14 against Florida State, and 5-for-13 against North Carolina and Virginia. They were 2-for13 against Georgia.

“I think we have to get back to the level of play that we’ve become accustomed to over the last few years,” Johnson said. “We weren’t near as good offensively a year ago as we had been.

We weren’t good enough in other areas to carry the team.”

The abundance of injuries among the running backs and the youth and inexperience of the offensive line were contributing factors.

Many of the problems started to crop up about the time the conference schedule began and the Yellow Jackets ended up playing a lot of different players — most of them inexperienced

or simply young.

But Johnson understands that none of the opponents are going to weep for the Yellow Jackets — especially those who got mashed by them the year before.

“I think there’s a lot of reasons, but nobody wants to hear the labor pains,” Johnson said. “They just want to see the baby. We’ve just got to do better.”

Camp notes: Wide receiver prospect Harland Howell made a nice back shoulder pass for a touchdown in practice on Monday. … Safety A.J. Gray had an interception and a pass breakup in seven-on-seven drills in Sunday’s workouts. …

Georgia Tech great Calvin Johnson dropped by practice and watched his old team go through its drills. … Offensive lineman Chris Griffin will end his attempt to return from a torn ACL. He missed the entire 2015 season and most of spring.

Griffin, who started seven games as a redshirt freshman in 2014, told Johnson he was ending his comeback. He is the third player to be placed on medical scholarship, joining offensive lineman Jake Whiteley and defensive end Kendarius Whitehead.

The Sports Xchange Purdue hired Mike Bobinski as athletic director to replace the retiring Morgan Burke on Tuesday.

Bobinski, who Mike held the Bobinski same position at Georgia Tech, hopes to be involved in Purdue’s program before the school’s first football game on Sept. 3.

“Being successful at this level requires all-in commitment,” Bobinski told reporters. “There are not pretenders in the Big Ten and the “Power Five” level. As we look ahead, certainly I feel that from the leadership at Purdue.

“I ask the extended Purdue family to stay together, stay involved.

We need everybody with us.”

Burke, who has been

Purdue’s athletic director since 1993, previously announced that he is retiring on June 30, 2017.

Bobinski will be just the fourth athletic director at the Big Ten school in the past 74 years, following Guy “Red” Mackey (1942-71), George King (1971-92) and Burke.

Bobinski held the Georgia Tech job for slightly more than three years.

“While I regret that Mike is leaving us, I appreciate his tremendous efforts the last three years to forge a unified, strategic direction for the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and to energize our coaches, student-athletes and fans,” Georgia Tech president G.P. “Bud” Peterson said in a statement. “He has led with integrity, and we wish him the best.”

Bobinski has also been an athletic director at Akron and Xavier.

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Buford softball beats South Forsyth 8-3 G-Braves defeated

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CUMMING — Buford outlasted South Forsyth for an 8-3 win in 10 innings on Tuesday night.

South Forsyth forced extra innings by plating two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Buford pulled away with five runs in the top of the 10th.

Shea Bayreuther had the big hit for the Wolves (1-0) with a bases-loaded double to plate three runs with Samantha Thomas adding a two-run homer and scoring twice. Also helping on offense were Mariah Wicker (triple, RBI, run) and Gabby Benson (2-for5, double, run).

The win went to Ansley Byers, who allowed one unearned run on two hits in three innings with three strikeouts and no walks.

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Shiloh 17, Discovery 1 SNELLVILLE — Shiloh evened its record at 1-1 with a 17-1 win at home over Discovery on Tuesday night.

Adia Polk led the Generals by going 3-for-3, while Sharai Lay went 2-for-2. Lakirah Johnson was the winning pitcher.

Discovery (0-1) scored its run off an RBI from Maria Lapenne, who drove in Honyst Lewis after she walked and stole two bases. Andrea Kuckucka also had a hit for the Titans.

VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL Mill Creek opens season with two wins JEFFERSON — Mill Creek served up its season with a pair of sweeps on Tuesday night by topping Jefferson 25-12, 25-22 and Hart County 25-13, 25-10.

Rachel Machovec pounded 10 kills and served five aces to lead the offense for Mill Creek (2-0), while Rebekah Machovec added eight digs and six aces.

Ariane Terry also helped with nine digs and four aces.

Lanier defeats Berkmar and Meadowcreek SUGAR HILL — Lanier’s season got off to a 2-0 start with sweeps over Meadowcreek 25-17, 25-8 and Berkmar 25-14, 25-14 at home on Tuesday night.

Jessica Helmink was the top hitter for the Longhorns with Angela Reyes pacing the offense as the assist leader.

GAC wins two, Providence splits LILBURN — Greater Atlanta Christian stretched its record to 5-1 on Tuesday with a pair of wins on Tuesday night, sweeping Duluth 25-11, 25-19 and Providence 25-14, 25-14.

Top hitter for the Spartans was Ellen Dominy with 12 kills, followed by Cammie Caldwell with nine kills and three blocks.

Mariah Rose led the defense with 12 digs, while Cienna Townson paced the offense with 28 assists.

Providence (1-1) bounced back to take down Duluth two sets to one, shaking off a 25-17 loss in the first set to take the last two sets 25-23, 25-22. Leaders on the night for

Providence were Aubrey White with 10 kills, Lauren Smith with 18 assists and nine digs and Margaret Cain with 15 digs.

Hebron starts year with three wins SNELLVILLE — Hebron posted three sweeps on Tuesday night to open its 2016 season, gettings wins over Shiloh 25-4, 25-9, Grayson 25-10, 25-13 and Archer 25-17, 25-10.

Hayden McGee was the offensive leader for Hebron (3-0) with 24 kills, while Cayle Eiken helped with 14 kills. Rebecca Olariu also played well with 32 assists and 13 aces.

After losing to Hebron, Shiloh (1-2) split its last two matches by falling to Archer 25-15, 25-22 and beating Grayson 26-24.

Stephanie Burke had five digs, four kills and two aces in the Grayson match with Daborah Head adding nine assists, six blocks and two digs.

Hannah Scott also had four blocks and two aces. Faith Collector had a solid match against Hebron with 11 digs, while Keliz Hunt led the team in the Archer match with four aces, three blocks and two digs.

U.S. women’s gymnastics cruises to gold

By Pritha Sarkar Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO — There were a few wobbles here and there, even for Simone Biles, but those imperfections could not stop the United States from blowing away the opposition to capture the Olympic women’s team title with a record margin on Tuesday.

Dubbing themselves the “Final Five”, Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian proved that they are an untouchable force in gymnastics as they tumbled and soared to victory with a total of 184.897 points.

In a sport where tenths of a point can mean the difference between a gold and no medal at all, their winning margin of 8.209 points was a blowout.

In fact there was only 4.601 separating silver medalists Russia from last-placed finalist Brazil.

China trailed the Russians by just 0.685 of a point to finish with bronze.

The Americans’ victory, along with the new moniker, was the perfect departing gift for retiring U.S. head coach Marta Karolyi, who burst into tears as she watched her adopted country win backto-back team golds for the first time.

“I know it means the world to her … she was just so excited at the end

United States gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabrielle Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Alexandra Raisman pose with their gold medals. (Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters)

… she started crying, it was so cute,” three-time world all-around champion Biles told reporters as she flashed a megawatt smile.

“We just thought the name was perfect because it is Marta’s last year and we are the ‘final five’ for her and it is amazing to end it off with her like this.”

Surprisingly the 19-year-old Biles, who is tipped to win five golds in Rio, earned the lowest mark of 12 performances for the Americans, drawing 14.800 on the asymmetric bars after hesitating for a split second midway through her routine.

Biles also had to whirl her arms around to stay on the balance beam after a sequence of three backflips left her wobbling on the four-inch wide apparatus.

But despite those glitches, the “Final Five” soared so far out of sight of their rivals that the other teams must have felt they needed to board a supersonic jet to catch them. And even if they did, it would have been a lost cause.

“We were trying for silver. That’s what we were aiming for,” summed up China’s Shang Chunsong.

The collective strength of the Americans — with Kocian securing the team’s highest mark of the day (15.933) with her high-flying bars routine — left Biles needing to overhaul a paltry target of just 7.591 with her final floor performance to secure the first Olympic gold of her career.

It was little wonder that her team mates were already hugging and whoop-

ing for joy even before she had begun her hip-swinging routine to the beats of Samba music.

Biles’ explosive tumbling passes — which included her trademark soaring double layout with a half twist at the end — had the Brazilian crowd roaring their approval.

When she completed her final landing, it was not a case of if the U.S. were champions but by how much.

A score of 15.800 confirmed the rout.

“We set the standard and we’re not going down.

We just improve the quality and everybody needs to follow us. If you try to run, it’s hard to catch up,” U.S. coach Mihai Brestyan said.

For Douglas and Raisman, it was a second successive team gold as they were also members of the triumphant “Fierce Five” at the 2012 London Games.

“It feels amazing, especially to be alongside Aly … we did this again and history again. It is just phenomenal,” 2012 allaround champion Douglas said.

Before Tuesday, the previous biggest winning margin under the openended scoring system, which was introduced to the sport in 2006, came at the 2014 world championships when the Americans beat China by 6.693 points.

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as Dariel Alvarez led off with a single and scored NORFOLK, Va. — The from first on a double Norfolk Tides picked up to right-center by Trey two early runs and held Mancini. on to edge the Gwinnett Gwinnett cut into the Braves by a 2-1 score in lead by scoring its only Game 2 of the three-game run in the top of the fourth series Tuesday night at off Norfolk starter Tyler Harbor Park.

Wilson. Omar Infante Despite the loss, the Gled off with a single and Braves (53-64) remain in a moved to third on a double first place tie with Durham to left-center by Rio Ruiz. in the International League However, Infante was South as the Bulls were de- caught too far off the bag feated by Pawtucket, 3-1. between third and home The first run of the night and was tagged out, as came in the bottom of Ruiz subsequently moved the second off Gwinnett to third on the play. starting pitcher Kanekoa Mel Rojas Jr. followed Texeira. With one out, L.J. with an infield single Hoes drilled a double off behind the bag at second, the wall in left and scored scoring Ruiz to make it on a two-out single to right 2-1. But the G-Braves had

by Paul Janish. no answer for a trio of Norfolk (49-68) pushed Norfolk relievers and the the lead to 2-0 with a run 2-1 score held up the rest in the bottom of the third of the way.

U.S. soccer reaches quarterfinal round The Sports Xchange RIO DE JANEIRO — Australia, Canada and France all won Tuesday and qualified for the quarterfinals of the women’s soccer tournament, where they will be joined by the United States and Germany as the teams in pursuit of gold move on to the knock-out stage.

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo had a nightmare and was at fault for both goals — the second an injury time equalizer — as Colombia came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw in Manaus.

She flapped at a cross from Catalina Usme after letting an earlier free kick from the same player squirm through her legs.

Phelps wins 200m butterfly for 20th gold Michael Phelps claimed the 20th Olympic gold medal of his career Tuesday by winning the 200 metres butterfly final in a race that made up for a stinging 2012 defeat to South African Chad Le Clos.

Japan’s Masato Sakai took the silver medal and Hungary’s Tamas Kenderesi the bronze.

Le Clos, whose runup to the Games was overshadowed by news that both his parents had

cancer, finished fourth.

Phelps now has 24 Olympic medals with the chance of another later on Tuesday in the 4x200 freestyle relay.

Ledecky wins 200m freestyle for second gold Katie Ledecky of the United States won the women’s Olympic 200 meters freestyle on Tuesday to claim her second individual gold of the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden took the silver medal, and Emma McKeon of Australia won bronze.

“That was a really tough race and it hurt really badly,” Ledecky said. “Pretty sure that’s the closest I’ve come to throwing up in the middle of a race. I’m just so glad I got my hand on the wall first.”

Serena eliminated in third round upset Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio de Janeiro singles competition in the third round Tuesday after a shock defeat to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.

Svitolina, ranked 20 in the world, stunned the London Games gold medallist 6-4, 6-3 to record a memorable victory against the American, who has won 22 grand slam singles titles.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016

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 August 18th, 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28138 3679 McElroy Rd Doraville, GA. 30340 (770) 452-8144 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A010–Parker, Theondra A082–Mitchell, Gilbert B031–AMBROSE, ROBERT E044–Alston, Julian F860–Inner Body Solutions F863–Moore, Paige G033–Pyon, Sok G043–Layland, Stephen PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28149 3055 Jones Mill Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30071 (770) 447-9755 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 220–Momodu, Bello 265–Aquino, Rebeca 30–Tjikotoke, Makena 389–Wyatt, James 474–Sissoho, Rose 546B–Pascal, Darlene PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29104 3265 Holcomb Bridge Rd Peachtree Corners, GA. 30092 (770) 449-0384 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1308–Joyce, Tia 1318–Wilkes, Dustin L 1515–Dos-reis, Kokou 2620–Hollins, Paris 3211–Diarra, Awa 3309–Alston, Eleanor 3506–Colley, Samantha 3518–Hairston, Kanesha 4103–Hughes, Tamisha 4227–Bekazua, Luwawu S 4618–Forte, Wylette PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 20171 6289 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30071 (770) 416-9275 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A003–TURNIPSEED, DAVID A016–Jordan, Tyhisha A033–Karaalioglu, Mahmut B023–Epps, Schnique B064–Alvarado, Luis Auto VIN Last4 #7442 C054–Lee, Gregory D073–Mcintosh, Corey E001–Groce, Danielle E008–CUNNINGHAM, CHRISTOPHER E021–Croussore, Brea E068–Burrell, Misty F009–Smith, Sylandia F011–King, Edward F018–Frick, Roy F027–Williamson, Tiara F051–Smalls, Toccara G017–Long, KaTesha PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 28150 6770 Dawson Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 448-2130 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: C110–Hunter, Stacia C126–Doerr, Amy E114–Rhymes, Hope E136–Hammons, Kesha E166–Pullin, Sherry F103–Rice, Fallon F138–Rodriguez, Cynthia F148–Coleman, Danette F154–Davis, Juan G129–Benitez, Brenda G182–Mcclone, Carol H207–Kawaihae, Diana I196–Battle, Dominique I234–Shabazz, Shareef J138–Thimes, Jared J224–Patrick, Deryck 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 August 19th, 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPE

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

PUBLIC SALES/ AUCTIONS

ERTY: 20489 6000 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA. 30084 (770) 923-9400 TIME: 9:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B011–Bravo, Blanca D033–Bledsoe, Che E016–Dennard, Latissa E038–Nettles, Tiffany E040–Thomas, Dereck E082–Hessen, Zeinab E101–Reed, Duan E115–Emanuel, Wayne F012–Flores, Fredy

G506–Jones, DeAnthony All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 3rd day of August and 10th day of August 2016 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

929-432726, 8/3,10

STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B040–Hamilton, Shannon C007–Carter, Tera C029–Wright, Kenneth C038–Burks, Linda D062–Hamilton, Shannon E003–Parker, Denecia E026–Ford jr, Glenn E051–britton, marsaius F001–Wrighthill, Radiah F046–WARE, GEORGE F079–Carter, Vion G018–Lancaster, Antonio G031–Arnold, Stacy All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 10th Day of August and 17th day of July 2016 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

929-436169, 8/10,17

will be made available prior to the sale. Dated this 10th Day of August and 17th day of August 2016 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

929-436542, 8/10,17

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 08049 5010 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA. 30093 (770) 446-8358 TIME: 10:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 0109–Russell, Derrick 0212–Anderson, Shatarra 0315–Stottlemyer, Mark 0334–Palache, Larkland 0404–Thomas, Vickie 0450–Washington, Antoine 0502–Gordon, Rashanda 0524–Fay, Curtis 0634–Wilson, Angelo 0744–Carroll, Ashley 0921–MARTINEZ, ROSALBA 1010–Gomes, Carlos 1144–Jaenke, Angela 2012–Wells, Rhonda PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 29135 1755 Indian Trail Rd Norcross, GA. 30093 (678) 924-0203 TIME: 10:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: 1104–Myers, Lyndsey 1221–Melendez, Trina 1279–Andrews, Alister 2001–Williams, Michael 2015–LEWIS, TIA 2093–Clivens, Jwayne 2145–McNiel, DeShannon 2171–Wray, Raven 2233–Trammell, Nicole 2234–Frazier, Jacqueline 2262–Brathwaite, Shimika 2277–IVORY, SHERANDA 2287–Taylor, Nataja 2334–Solomon, Brandin 2394–Flores, Priscilla 2399–McClendon, Andra 3031–Monroe, Mathis 3145–Lester, Lashun 3147–EREGE, EMMAUEL 3149–Turner, Mary 3152–Watley, Maenetha 3158–Hodge, Trina 3184–Sherman, Carlos 3238–Dumas, Brenda 3288–Elliott-Howard, Janice B003–CLAYBURG, KENNETH E039–Mapp, Sharon PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 24346 615 Indian Trail Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-0498 TIME: 11:00 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: A002–D/B/A FRAMES A054–Lockhart, Patricia A063–Perry, Douglas A068–Herbst, Sara B018–ADAMS, WESLEY B040–Dickerson, T’azia E014–GUZMAN-CASTAN, EUGENIA PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 21901 95 Arcado Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-9211 TIME: 11:30 AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B020–williams, michaele B024–Johnson, Donovan B061–Knott, Karl B076–Brown, Lonnie B098–Harper, Michelle B100–Dennard, Thomas C010–Fails, Tracy C075–Vanover, Richard D035–Higgins, Lakeisha D055–CHANG, BUNLEANG E002–BOSSON, JERRY E033–Ristich, Sandy E045–FLANNIGAN, DAVID JEFFREY FINGERS F029–Randolph, Ursula PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 23106 460 Beaver Ruin Rd Lilburn, GA. 30047 (770) 638-1196 TIME: 12:00 PM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B104–Webb, Carlos B109–Jordan, Crystal B113–Henderson, Kristys B128–Rogers, Travis E256–BRANNAN, SCOTT E311–Sabur, Nurriyyah E316–Malone, Michelle E320–Ledezma, Luis F399–Chappell, Angelic F432–Peters, Jean F440–SHEETER, ROBIN F468–Chunn, Travis G

PUBLIC AUCTION Auction will be held on or after Thursday, August 25th 2016, at 11:00 am at 2500 Iris Dr. Conyers, GA. 30094.

Name Unit Carlton Belgrave. C038 Laura Blue . C129 Kimberly Butts. A052 Michael Cole. C144 Colette Z. Colton. B075 Lynette Dandridge. B146 Alexis Goodrum. B036 Faith Holmes. B008 Shaundee Holt. B088 Brandon R Hubbard. B037 Jerome L Key. R111 Melvin Mapp. C039 Melvin Mapp. C040 Melvin Mapp. C052 Fatima and John Matson.

B029 Darren McKinnon. C156 Lollie Meunier. A039 Scott Oakley. A026 Scott Oakley. B053 Marvio A Ramey. A007 Shawn Rankine. B167 Olillian Smith. B028 Marvin L Smith Sr. C054 Carolyn Thomas. A047 Carlo Thompson. C030 Rudolph Vandecruz. B161 Diamond West. A059 Christopher Wiley. C121 Danielle Wilson. B051 Alyxia Wynder. C073 929-435904, 8/10,17 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: 3220 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039, 770.985.4287 on August 25, 2016 at 12:00PM F1142 – Mario Guerrier – headboard, foot board, couch J104 – Bernadette Anderson – suitcase, boxes J119 – Tamara Ellis – couch, table, washer, dryer C105 – Vanetta Gilleylen – rocking chair, area rug, clothing K1007 – Demorrio Lovett – weed eater, fishing pole, speakers J132 – Clarence Davis – TV stand, clothes, TV F121 – Tyrell Ballard – refrigerator, bicycle, rugs I105 – Steven Cornett – TV, dressers, dryer O127 – Steven Langston – computer, printer, fan K105 – Tracy Ferguson – fan, lamps, vacuum J115 – David Caldwell – printer, TV, clothes H108 – Jose Hernandez – windows, dryer, doors, headboard J141 – Francois Moise – rubber floor mats, basketball hoop, cooler H122 – Mickel Withers – chair, mattress, clothes O111 – Tracy Santana – dresser, TV’s, table H102 – Jonathan Hay – lawn tools, tool boxes, metal shelving The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-436362, 8/10,17 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 August 26th of 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 27313 1964 Rockbridge Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 879-8632 8/26/2016 10:15AM

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: 3357 Breckinridge Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096, 770.891.4639 at 8/31/2016 4:30 PM --- 2153 Audrey Jones household items; 3301 Catreese Waterman Household items and boxes; 1407 Cirila Rumaguera household items; 1416 Stephanie Harmon household items; 3037 William Smith vinyl records, other personal items; 3002 Ria Bacchus household items; 1504 Lisa Small household items; 3302 Cynthia Wiseman household items; 3104 Jefferson Demerrio household items; 1112 Anthony Hicks tools; 2124 Gena Ross household items; 1121 Renada Chase household goods; 1513 Erica Robinson boxes, household items; 3039 Vonda Rogers household goods; 0108 Matthew Melchiore household items; 2017 Felicia Andrews household items; 1122 Falbert Jones household items; 3030 Nadia Grayson household items; 1144 Raymond Smith household items; 2615 Ashley House household items; 3327 Tony Potts household household goods; 3313 Iris Gonzalez household items; 1613 Denise Johnson household items; 2102 Alpha Nelson household items; 1702 Marjorie Asphall household goods; 1124 Ben Bishop household goods; 2155 Nina Towns household goods; --The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

929-434569, 8/10,17 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 August 26th of 2016 of the below-listed units. Each of the below units generally contain the following: furniture, clothing, tools, and other household/business items.

PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTY: 27313 1964 Rockbridge Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 879-8632 8/26/2016 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B040–Hamilton, Shannon C007–Carter, Tera C029–Wright, Kenneth C038–Burks, Linda D062–Hamilton, Shannon E003–Parker, Denecia E026–Ford jr, Glenn E051–britton, marsaius F001–Wrighthill, Radiah F046–WARE, GEORGE F079–Carter, Vion G018–Lancaster, Antonio G031–Arnold, Stacy All sales are subject to cancellation. Public auction terms, rules, and regulations w

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH In the matter of the establishment of a branch of NOA Bank.

Notice is hereby given that NOA Bank, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Duluth, Georgia, is submitting an aap pplication to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Department of Banking and Finance, State of Georgia, to establish a branch to be located at the Retail Centerr, 1185 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Any person wishing to comment on this ap application may file his or her comments, in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the aap ppropriate FDIC office at T Ten en 10th Street, NE Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30309, by the 15th day of ffo ollowing the date of required publication. The nonconfidential portion of the aap pplication is on file in the regional office and is aava vailable ffo or inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available up upon request.

This notice is published pursuant to Part 303.7 of the R Ru ules and Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

NOABank 2385 Pleasant Hill Rd Duluth, GA 30096

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS, LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED GWINNETT COUNTY, ARE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AS STATED ABOVE. SITE PLANS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIVISION, 446 WEST CROGAN STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. RZC2016-00015–APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP; OWNER: J & J 360, LLC; C-2 TO MU-R; REGIONAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 177 PARCEL 047; 3100 BLOCK OF WOODWARD CROSSING BOULEVARD; 2600 BLOCK OF MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD; 16.0 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZR2016-00009–APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP: OWNERS: DAVID A. RAINES & DONNA K. BOYNTON, HOYT RICHARD CRYDER, DAVID A. DUSIK, & FRANK C. & CHERYL A. BLALOCK; RA-200 TO R-60; SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 178 PARCELS 014, 015, 016; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 185 PARCEL 068; 2200-2300 BLOCK OF KILGORE ROAD; 17.44 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD RZR2016-00011–APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP: OWNERS: ESTATE OF VINNIE LUCILLE CLARK, RICHARD AND JOYCE HARRISON, AND JLC HOLDINGS, LLLP; R-100 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 087 PARCEL 120; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 106 PARCELS 003, 067 & 278; 1100-1200 BLOCK OF WEBB GIN HOUSE ROAD; 43.56 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZM2016-00003–APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP: OWNER: JLC HOLDINGS, LLLP; R-100 TO RM-24; APARTMENTS (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 087 PARCEL 120 AND DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 106 PARCEL 278; 1100-1200 BLOCK OF WEBB GIN HOUSE ROAD; 12.57 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/ HEARD RZR2016-00016–APPLICANT: EDGE CITY PROPERTIES, INC.; OWNER: HAMILTON CREEK PROPERTIES LLC; C-2 TO R-TH; TOWNHOMES (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 3 LAND LOT 002 PARCEL 110; 2000 BLOCK OF HAMILTON CREEK PARKWAY; 4.47 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER CIC2016-00019 – APPLICANT: CMH PARKS, INC. D/B/A CHAFIN BUILDERS; OWNER: CMH PARKS, INC. D/B/A CHAFIN BUILDERS; REVISE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS ON PROPERTY ZONED R-ZT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 143 PARCELS 004 & 005; 2900 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 44.86 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD CIC2016-00020 – APPLICANT: CMH PARKS, INC. D/B/A CHAFIN BUILDERS; OWNER: CMH PARKS, INC. D/B/A CHAFIN BUILDERS; REVISE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS ON PROPERTY ZONED R-60; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 143 PARCELS 004 & 005; 2900 BLOCK OF GRAVEL SPRINGS ROAD; 14.78 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD P&D PC TBL 9-6 934-436532, 8/10

FORECLOSURES STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF GWINNETT NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by Darren K. Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, its successors and assigns dated January 30, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 49278, Page 204, Gwinnett County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $218,862.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, September 6, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 86 OF THE 6TH DISTRICT, OF GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 20A, BLOCK A, BROOKWOOD COMMONS SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 57, PAGE 207, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF

BY REFERENCE. Said property is known a

FORECLOSURES as 1260 Bullock Place SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Darren K. Williams, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage as Attorney-in-Fact for Darren K. Williams File no. 12-028551 SHAPIRO PENDERGAST & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 211 Perimeter Center Parkway, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30346 770-220-2535/CH shapiroandhasty.com *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 08/10, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 2016 9 5 0 - 4 3 6 1 5 0 , 8/10,11,18,25,9/1

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PAYROLL/ ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST The Payroll and Accounting department is seeking an Payroll/Accounting Specialist to join our team.

Athens Orthopedic Clinic, the leader in orthopedic care in Athens and the surrounding area, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Certified Surgical Tech (CST).

This position will be located within our western corridor offices (Snellville, Loganville, Covington, etc.).

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Sr. Software Engineer (Suwanee, GA. Travel not required but must be willing to relocate to unanticipated cities across the country per contract demand): Gather requirements, analyze, design and develop computer applications. Send resume referencing job code #0816SSE to: HR, Serenity Infotech, Inc. 950 Scales Road, Suite 104, Suwanee, GA 30024.

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VASCULAR CODER The Vascular & Vein Specialists at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking a Certified Medical Coder/Biller (CPC) to join their busy office.

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LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

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MONROE, GA 30656

1949 BULLOCK TRAIL $81,000 - EHO HUD CASE # 105-758070 3 Bedroom/2-1/2 Bath 2 Story On 1+ Acre Lot. Uninsured Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

127 TARA COURT ALL BRICK 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Ranch Less Than 1 Mile From Jackson Lake.

EHO • $139,900 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

Maintenance All Types of Yard Work

3760 STOCK ROAD $429,000 EHO 4 Bedroom 4-1/2 Bath Ranch On Full Basement with Detached Garage/ Workshop with Electricity On 2 Acres.

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RITE WAY/ LANDSCAPING • Retaining Walls All Types • Drainage Control • Waterproofing Basements • Landscaping: Sod, Seeds, Plants & etc.

• Concrete, Flagstone & Pavers for Patios, Walkways & etc.

• New & Repair Wood Fences FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 678-227-0400

By Albert Mahaffey

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

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Commercial Property (1324 Sq.Ft.,1.39AC) 10977 Old Atlanta Highway, Covington, GA. 30014. Highest Zoning. Remodeled Building Off I-20 (Best Visibility).

Call 770-241-9685.

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RECYCLE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

RENT A HOME SIMILAR TO THIS ONE FOR $1700 MONTHLY? These Homes Are For Sale Or For Rent With Approved Credit.

A MUST SEE! 3BR/2.5BA This Exquisite 1,692 Sq. Ft. Move In Ready Home Features New Carpet, Freshly Painted Int./Ext., New Roof, New Solid Gutters, New Water Heater, HVAC & Gas Furnace.

Deck Is Perfect For Entertaining, Level Private Backyard.

Well Maintained Professional Landscaping.

Top Rated Schools Incl. Wilson Creek Elem., River Trail Mid. & Northview High.

Great Shopping. 11205 Abbotts Station Dr. MLS #: 5720580 $249,000 These properties can also be RENT TO OWN!”

REDUCED $10,000!

3BR/3BA 2,236 Sq. Ft., Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace, Attached Garage, Patio. 0.26 Acre. Only $278,000!!

MLS #: 5719841 These properties can also be RENT TO OWN!” Good Credit!

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Kenneth G. Lee Virtual Properties Realty 678-685-8126

RENT A HOME SIMILAR TO THIS ONE FOR $1600 MONTHLY?

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1035 MOUNTAIN CREEK CH RD $339,900 – EHO 4 Bedroom/3-1/2 Bath Cape Cod On 4.03 Acres With Stocked Pond, Fenced & Cross Fenced, Full Finished Basement & Detached Garage/Workshop.

USDA Eligible

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1 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

3 CHEVROLET OF BUFORD

719 Pike St Lawrenceville 770-963-5251 www.hayeschrysler.com

4490 South Lee St. Buford, GA 30518 888-804-2957 www.hendrickbuford.com

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4 CHEVROLET OF DULUTH 3277 Satellite Blvd.

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

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Commercial Property (1324 Sq.Ft.,1.39AC) 10977 Old Atlanta Highway, Covington, GA. 30014. Highest Zoning. Remodeled Building Off I-20 (Best Visibility).

Call 770-241-9685.

No soliciting.

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ROCKDALE, CONYERS OFFICE SPACE Attractive all brick building close to I-20.

5 offices plus nice reception area, kitchen, 2 baths. Approximately 1400 square ft. Plenty of parking & sign space. $1,000 per month, no CAM charges. Close to I-20.

Call Jim 770-527-3689

HONDA ACCORD CROSSOVER, 2010 Silver, Stk#8665 $11,800 877-698-5030

WINDER, GA 30680 231 OCEANLINER DR

HOUSES FOR RENT

USDA Eligible $165,000 5 Bedroom Split Foyer .24 Acre Fenced Lot +/- 2891 Square Feet Equal Housing Opportunity Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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ESTATE SALE 67 Valley Trail Deerfield Subdivision August 10th - 13th Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 6:00pm.

This wonderful home is sold. Everything inside it must go!

Lots of furniture, yard tools, antiques, lots of books, leather sofa, outdoor furniture.

John Deere 997 Ztrak, diesel, zero turn mower.

Ethan Allen dining room suite.

Lots of smalls.

DON’T MISS IT! Details 770-294-7564.

LAWRENCEVILLE 30043 GARAGE SALE Fri & Sat, 8/5-6, 9-5 Fri & Sat, 8/12-13, 9-5

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RENT A HOME SIMILAR TO THIS ONE FOR $1500 MONTHLY?

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MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SL, 1987 93,358 mi. Fabulous Fla car owned by older gentleman who loved & cherished it.

Gunmetal black with super black leather, hard top + new black convertible top. Drive anywhere or use it as a collector car/ investment. Sold for $62,200 new. Hagerty appraisal $22,400 - $45,000.

560 SLs should be among the fastest appreciating cars in the next 5-10 years. This car is exceptional. $16,900•770-873-2627

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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, 1994 4WD, 350/V8, Loaded, Original Owner, recently spent over $4K for rebuilt trans, head gaskets, exhaust & front end work. Only $2500.

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JOHNS CREEK, 30097

Sugarloaf Pkwy.

LAWRENCEVILLE ROOM FOR RENT $525/mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwnt Transit.

Quiet n’hood. 678-825678-353-9483 2656;

Newton, Covington

DULUTH, GA 30097

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

770-513-3151

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MEMBERSHIP WILKES COUNTY 300+ acres. Deer, turkey & hogs.

Hardwoods, pines & planted pines.

Electricity. Large campsites, deer cleaning station & 4 creeks. Avg. rack 8 pt., avg. wgt. over 200 lbs. $475 dues, $100 elec., $10 sec. light per year.

770-922-6434 Frank. Time is the essence, 8 weeks July 15 - Sept. 15.

For Sale or Rent

PRESSURE WASHING

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

Starting @ $900/mo.

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

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3604 SAND HILL DRIVE .51 Acre Beautiful Lot Which Has Privacy Fence On Each Side and Chain Link Across The Back.

Previous Home Burned Down But This Lot Has Gas, Sewer, Water, Phone, and Electric.

Access To Honey Creek Clubhouse & Amenities Available For Additional Fee $19,500 Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

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Boyd’s Bears, Hummels, Pewter, Longaberger...

Lots of household items and furniture.

Barely used sunroom furniture, queen mattress set (like new), dressers, vintage dining room set, patio furniture, bumper pool/ poker table with chairs, oak kitchen table and chairs...

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

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Tim 404-205-2222 REFRIGERATOR STAINLESS STEEL KENMORE ELITE French Door, Bottom Freezer, 2.5 Years Old, $800. Leave message, 678-625-7969 FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS BED - QUEEN PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET-NEW-still in plastic, $200. King size pillow top mattress set, brand new in plastic, $300. Can Deliver.

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MOTORCYCLES Yamaha Riva Scooter 180, 5320 miles Adult owned for 23 years, clean.

Can send picture $650.00 Toro Lawnmower, 2 cycle, 21 inch, self propelled. Was $130, will take $110 404-326-7288 CAMPERS/RVS HITCH REESE 5TH WHEEL HITCH 20K, LIKE NEW! $399. 770-262-9957