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Trial halted for mom accused of murder

By Joshua Sharpe

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LAWRENCEVILLE — The prosecution of Amy Yesenia Ruiz, accused of leaving her 2-year-old daughter dead in a Lawrenceville attic in 2007, slowed yet again Tuesday.

The trial halted after a day and a half of the jury selection process because

of “juror misconduct that resulted in an impermissible taint of the entire Amy Yesina panel,” Ruiz said defense attorney Scott Drake.

“I made a motion to dismiss the panel due to the juror misconduct and the state, to

their credit, consented.”

Neither Drake nor the prosecutor, Charissa Henrich, elaborated on exactly what the problem was. Henrich said the defense was concerned about “conversations” among the jurors.

It wasn’t clear when a new trial date would be set for the case, which has already been delayed multiple times because of

the availability of attorneys and a doctor who is a key state’s witness but has moved to Colorado. The state reportedly intends to use Dr. Amy Johnson’s testimony to show Ruiz as “the perpetrator of a pattern of abuse” against the children in the Stillwater Lane home where Prisi was found decomposing in 2008 after 18 months.

The family had moved

away, leaving the next tenants with the body.

The pace of the prosecution, among other factors, spurred Judge Warren Davis in December to allow Ruiz to be released from the Gwinnett County jail on $165,200 bond with an ankle monitor.

Asked if the latest delay was frustrating, Henrich gave a measured response.

“At the end of the day,

the case just needs to go forward and that’s what we’ll do,” the assistant district attorney said. “My frustrations don’t really have anything to do with it.”

Ruiz was charged initially in 2008, along with Prisi’s father, Christian Vasquez. The mother first was accused of failing to seek medical treatment

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BOC may vote to raise Snellville making progress on city’s ‘front door’ own salaries

Center of attention

By Curt Yeomans

By Joshua Sharpe

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The dirt is moving and the machines marching as work continues on the Snellville Towne Green, as officials have dubbed it.

The construction, which includes general upgrades to the green and a new Veterans Memorial Park, is a significant step in the south Gwinnett County city’s efforts for development in the Towne Center area around City Hall. The undertaking has been a priority for city officials since the November election brought on what many have been calling a “united” group, including Mayor Tom Witts and new council members.

Witts said Tuesday he was pleased with the progress showing outside City Hall.

“I’m glad it’s getting done,” said Witts, who defeated longtime political foe Kelly Kautz for his job. “Ready to move on to the next phase.”

The mayor called the stretch of land “the front door of the

Work is underway in front of Snellville City Hall on the town green. Construction in front of City Hall is expected to last through May 1. (Special Photos: Councilman Dave Emanuel)

city.” tax revenue, should wrap up by City Manager Butch Sanders May 1. said the construction, set to cost Sanders said having a $595,000 from special sales “united group” was helping the

process along.

“It’s an exciting time for the See CENTER, Page 8A

Gwinnett County commissioners will vote in less than a month on whether to increase their annual salaries by as much as $15,200 in a move that could have an annual fiscal impact of as much as nearly $85,000 on the county.

The consensus was reached to consider increasing the salaries, which could go up to as much as $45,000 per district commissioner, during a short, informal work session on Monday morning. The increase would go into effect Jan. 1, 2017, after this year’s elections for three commission seats has been held, and would only affect the four district commission seats.

Chairman Charlotte Nash proposed the increase, but emphatically told her colleagues that she did not want her own position’s salary increased. The chairman’s salary of about $58,000 has not been changed in decades, and Nash said she felt it was inappropriate for her to accept a raise when she is also on the county’s retirement rolls.

“Since I’m already drawing a retirement

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GGC physicist leads research on black holes

By Keith Farner keith.farner@gwinnettdailypost.com

A new model to help researchers better understand black holes was recently developed by a team of physicists led by a Georgia Gwinnett College professor.

The research found unexpected support of a popular science fiction scenario about black holes. Instead of being crushed by the increasing gravity, objects approaching a rotating black hole would remain intact.

The research team included a professor from UMass-Dartmouth and a science coordinator from the University of Maryland. They developed a new computer simulation approach that will further the study of rotating black holes.

Lior Burko, associate professor of physics at GGC, led the team whose

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Grease causes sewage spill near Duluth creek

By Curt Yeomans

Karen Shields said the spill occurred at 2049 Old Mill Way and was reported to the county at 8:29 a.m.

A grease clog in a sewer Crews stopped it at 9:38 line in Duluth caused 4,104 a.m., she added. gallons of wastewater The county said it notisewage to overflow from a fied the Georgia Environmanhole and spill into Bro- mental Protection Division molow Creek on Monday. about the spill, washed Gwinnett County’s down impervious surfaces Department of Water Reand collected run-off in sources confirmed the spill an attempt to minimize — the fourth such incident the spill’s impact on the in nearly two weeks to be area. Signs have also been caused solely by grease placed in the area to make — Monday afternoon. residents aware of the spill.

Department spokeswoman The incident further curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

underscores a message that Water Resources officials have preached about the need to throw grease in the trash rather than pouring it down a sink drain on its way to the wastewater system.

“If it can go in your trash can, that’s a much better place for it,” Shields recently told the Daily Post during a meeting to discuss sewage spills.

The county previously had grease-caused sewage spills on Jan. 26, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 in Nor-

cross, Lawrenceville and Peachtree Corners. Including Monday’s spill, a total of about 27,504 gallons of sewage has now spilled in Gwinnett County between the four incidents.

County officials urged residents to use caution when disposing of grease to prevent it from entering the county’s wastewater system. Water Resources Deputy Director of Field Operations Rebecca Shelton recently told the Daily Post that grease can become as hard as concrete

when it builds up and dries out in a sewer pipe.

One recommended step is pouring grease, fats and oils into sealable container where they can cool and solidify before being thrown into the trash.

Officials also recommend residents wiping plates down with paper towels that should be thrown in the garbage before the plate is washed in the sink. Using mesh strainers to catch food before it washes down the drain is another step county

officials recommend residents take.

In all, the county has now had six sewage spills from various causes in a two-week span that began on Jan. 25. County officials previously told the Daily Post they typically average about 25 spills in a year.

A pipe failure caused a spill at the Tanglewood Pump Station in Snellville on Jan. 25, and a collection of various types of debris caused sewage to overflow from a manhole in Loganville on Jan. 28.

Scammer sells Duluth man Meadowcreek parent gets iPhone box with rock inside leadership award from state From Staff Reports

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an iPhone box containing only a stone and then sped away with his cash.

“Unfortunately, there are criminals out there like that,” the Duluth Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.

The department used the incident, which happened in the parking lot of a restaurant on Pleasant Hill Road, to encourage residents to conduct online transactions safely.

“You are welcome to conduct online transactions here in the safety of our police department,” the department said. “Our parking lot/lobby are under video surveillance and our officers are always close by.”

The department is at 3276 Buford Highway. To ask for an officer to stand by during a transaction, call 770-476-4151.

Gwinnett Daily Post

By Keith Farner

State School Superintendent If there’s a parent who Richard exemplifies the diverWoods sity at Meadowcreek High said in a School, it’s Philemon statement.

Philemon Milaro, who speaks five “The Maliro languages and is from the positive Democratic Republic of impact of an involved parCongo, Africa. ent, someone who takes a The school counts 90 leadership role in supportlanguage translations ing their child’s school and offered on its website to their academic progress, serve the school’s more does not stop with one than 3,000 students. Milaro child. It affects the climate himself speaks English, of the entire school. We French, Russian, Swahili absolutely could not do our and his national language work as educators without of Lingala. involved parent leaders like Milaro this week was the ones being recognized among six parents from with this award.” across the state given a Milaro’s contributions to Parent Leadership Award the Meadowcreek commuby the Georgia Departnity include being enrolled ment of Education and the in the Meadowcreek High Georgia Parent Teacher School E3 — Empowered, Association.

Engaged, and Equipped — The award was created Parent Leadership Acadby GaDOE and GaPTA emy. He also co-founded to recognize parents for a chapter of All Pro Dad their outstanding leaderat Meadowcreek this year. ship in creating a foundaGaDOE spokesman Matt tion of support for student Cardoza said Milaro is achievement and success. described by Meadowcreek The parents received the faculty and community honor at a general session members as someone who on Saturday in Athens exemplifies “determination during the Georgia Family and integrity.”

Engagement Conference.

Parent leaders are “Parental and family nominated each November involvement is absolutely during Georgia’s Parent crucial to the academic, so- Engagement Month by cial and emotional success public school personnel. of Georgia’s children,” Any caregiver who askeith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

sumes responsibility for sustaining and nurturing a student’s educational, emotional, spiritual and physical health is eligible for the honor.

Parents may be nominated from any school level. Winners of the award become one-year honorary members of the State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council to have opportunities throughout the year to share their story by promoting and assisting parent engagement activities at the state level.

As part of the E3 program, participants are required to work on two community projects. So Milaro decided that his committee should take on a community safety project because of insufficient lighting along the street in front of the school where Meadowcreek High School students and parents gather before and after school.

Under his leadership, the committee developed and executed their plan to secure additional lighting within two months.

In order to promote male engagement in the school, All Pro Dad’s purpose is to support the intentional focus of fathers to love and lead their families. Maliro is diligently working to help fathers become positive role models for their children.

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Mother, young daughters believed dead in house fire

By Curt Yeomans curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com

A mother and two young daughters are believed to have died at a Tucker home that was the scene of a fire on Tuesday night, according to a Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services official.

Crews arrived at the twostory home on a concrete

slab on the 1000 block of Pointer Ridge at 9:15 p.m. and found it fully involved.

According to Capt. Tommy Rutledge, a man who was injured in the blaze was upstairs with his wife and two daughters, ages 12 and 9, getting ready for bed.

“He heard a loud popping sound and went downstairs and discovered fire everywhere,” Rutledge said. “He alerted his family upstairs.

He got outside, but they did not.”

Rutledge reported the man who escaped had injuries that are not life-threatening.

As of press time the man was giving details to firefighters at the scene and was not transported to a hospital.

The cause of the fire, which was so strong crews had to battle it from the outside, has yet to be determined.

Lawrenceville ‘predator’ is convicted of sex trafficking

By Joshua Sharpe

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He claimed to be connected with Grammy nominee Akon and well-plugged in the Atlanta music scene as a whole. He bought plane tickets and bus fare into town for the girls and took them shopping, to nightclubs.

With a chest tattoo appearing to show a man and woman having sex, he called himself the King of Diamonds.

Such bravado was part of Travis Sentall Robinson’s efforts to build a “sextrafficking empire” called Queen of Diamonds from his Lawrenceville home, using young women and a minor, according to a Tuesday news release detailing his case.

Robinson was convicted after a three-week trial of multiple charges including conspiracy to commit and commission of sex trafficking of a minor and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, the statement from U.S. Attorney John Horn’s office said.

“The jury saw Robinson for what he truly is — a

predator,” said Lt. Christopher Rafanelli of the Gwinnett County Travis Sentall Police Robinson Department. “The verdict is the result of countless hours of hard work and cooperation by the Gwinnett Vice Unit and the FBI. My hope is that this outcome will serve as a warning to anyone that is considering sexually exploiting victims in Georgia.”

According to Horn’s statement, Robinson used fraud to recruit victims between the ages of 17 and 22, promising to hire them as models and party promoters for his business. Five testified at trial that Robinson lured them into prostitution by claiming he was connected to Atlanta’s music scene, including a Grammynominated musician and producer.

It wasn’t clear if he had any actual connection to Akon.

Authorities said Robinson, who also goes by

“Trigga,” or “Triggaplay,” beat the victims, plied them with the drug “Molly” so they could work without sleep and made them ask permission for money for food and hygiene products.

He also installed a program on their cellphones to read text messages and track them.

Horn’s statement said Robinson sent the victims to at least nine states for prostitution and used hotels throughout the metro Atlanta area, spending at least $31,000 on rooms between September 2013 and April 2014.

Robinson’s co-defendnat, Ladrigus Dondrea Stuckey, also known as “Dreek,” pleaded guilty in September.

Sentencing dates for the pair haven’t been set.

“The FBI is pleased with the role that it played in getting Mr. Robinson and his co-defendant Ladrigus Stuckey off of our streets,” said J. Britt Johnson, Atlanta special agent in charge. “Robinson, in particular, displayed a complete disregard for those who he exploited within sex trafficking industry.”

Trump, Sanders winners in New Hampshire primaries

By Steve Holland and Amanda Becker Reuters

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Riding a wave of voter anger at traditional politicians, billionaire Donald Trump won New Hampshire’s Republican presidential nominating contest on Tuesday and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Ver-

mont won the Democratic primary.

The results, though decisive, did little to clear up confusion about who would emerge as the establishment contender to Trump on the Republican side, and there were signs that the campaign of Sanders’ rival, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was defensive about her future prospects.

Trump’s win solidifies his front-runner status in the race to be the party’s White House nominee for the Nov. 8 election. The former reality television star, 69, has campaigned to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich was projected to win second place in the Republican race, ABC News and MSNBC reported.

Sanders, who describes himself as a democratic socialist, has called for eradicating income inequality, breaking up the big banks and providing free college tuition. He had 59 percent of the vote based on about 32 percent of the vote, ahead of former Secretary of State Clinton, who had 39 percent, CNN said.

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Prostate meds may have effect DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old male and am having trouble with frequent trips to the bathroom and a weak stream.

I was prescribed 0.4 mg of tamsulosin daily, which worked very well. However, my blood pressure dropped significantly, with the systolic measurement in the 90s and sometimes in the 80s. Standing was always accompanied by lightheadedness. I stopped taking the tamsulosin and my BP went back to its normal systolic measurement of 120-130.

Is there another drug that would help me without lowering my BP? At my age, I want to avoid surgery if at all possible.

— D.W.R. ANSWER: Tamsulosin (Flomax) is in the class of medications called alpha blockers, which originally were used to treat high blood pressure. The earliest drugs in this class had much more blood pressure effect than tamsulosin, but I still do see some men who have a significant drop in their blood pressure. This can cause lightheadedness, especially on standing, and I have had several men fall on their way to the bathroom (I recommend sitting up for a minute or so before standing).

Yours is a much larger drop than I usually see, so I think tamsulosin probably isn’t a good choice for you, nor would be any of the alpha blockers. Although they are slow to take effect, the dihydrotestosterone blockers dutasteride and finasteride do not usually have the blood-pressure-dropping effect. Another choice is saw palmetto, which is an overthe-counter supplement that may have benefits similar to these medicines without so many side effects (the studies are conflicting). But ask your doctor.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has what she calls familial tremors in her left hand. When she brings two cups of coffee or any hot liquid to the table, it seems like a dangerous situation. Fortunately, I can handle the coffee part. She has a friend with the same problem. The friend’s doctor has prescribed a drug called propranolol, which seems to control the tremors.

My wife’s doctor will not prescribe the drug for her.

I’m not sure if there are side effects, especially as concerns high blood pressure, which my wife has. Can you enlighten us on this medical problem?

— A.H. ANSWER: Familial tremor is common, and it ranges from annoying to life-changing; people with severe disease may be unable to perform important daily functions, including eating.

There are many treatments for familial tremor, and there are some people for whom there are no effective treatments. However, propranolol is frequently tried, because it is effective for many and it has relatively few side effects at low doses. Propranolol normally is used for high blood pressure, so it seems to me to be worth trying for your wife, who has high blood pressure.

I don’t understand her doctor’s reluctance. Perhaps her doctor is concerned the blood pressure will get too low, but any other medication she is taking could be lowered or removed.

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Trio of friends create complications DEAR READERS: I have stepped away from my daily column for two weeks to finish writing my next book, which is due to be published next fall.

I hope you’ll enjoy these topical “best of” questions and answers while I’m away. Today’s letters explore the subject of romantic complication.

DEAR AMY: I am in an ethical quandary. Three of my friends — call them “Trish, Bill and Janet” — have become embroiled in a romantic situation that has me perplexed over what I should do.

Trish and Bill had been going out for about nine months when they befriended Janet. Janet is very lively and personable, and she rapidly became very close to both Trish and Bill. Bill gradually began spending more time with Janet and less with Trish, and about six months after meeting Janet, he broke up with Trish.

Two weeks after that, Bill and Janet became romantically involved.

The obvious implication is that Janet betrayed Trish, that she used her friendship to get close to Bill and steal him away, but the reality may not be so black and white.

Anyway, I’m closest with Trish, and she is very hurt.

How should I relate to

other friends. The best way to preserve all of these relationships is to maintain your position as the friendship equivalent of Switzerland and insist that everybody allow you to remain neutral. (February 2006) DEAR AMY: I discovered that my husband of 35 years has been in contact Amy Dickinson (for several years) with his high school girlfriend via Janet now? I don’t want e-mail. to be judgmental, but if I I happened to see an old remain friends with her, I e-mail that was saved on feel disloyal to Trish. the computer, which had What should I do? terms of endearment in it — Confused in Connecticut and referred to their recent DEAR CONFUSED: times together.

In the old days, people After asking him about could be cordial without the e-mail and his actual having to disclose their contact with her, he said every opinion, feeling and that I was overreacting and reaction. A person could that if he really wanted to be friendly without being be with her he would have intimate friends. left me.

Let’s bring those days I’ve requested that we back. go into therapy, and he has If you are closest to said no because he hasn’t Trish, then stay closest done anything wrong. to her. You can be cordial Needless to say, I am so to Janet and Bill without hurt. getting embroiled in their — Feeling Betrayed relationship and/or judging DEAR BETRAYED: their behavior. When they Your husband seems to became involved, surely have confused therapy they knew that their choice with the penitentiary. would have some fallout You don’t go to therapy — losing you and Trish as when you’ve done someintimate friends might just thing “wrong.” Therapy be it. isn’t the last stop for incorTrish has a right to rigible husbands. expect you to be a loyal You go to therapy when friend to her, but she you want to understand should not insist that you yourself. stop interacting with these Obviously, your hus-

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band doesn’t want to understand himself better.

His version of marriage is, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and it ain’t broke unless I say it is.” What a disappointingly low standard. I can imagine how bad you must feel knowing that your feelings hold so little interest for your husband of 35 years.

Because you seem to comprehend what therapy is for — understanding, self-awareness and healing — you should go. You may never figure out what, exactly, your husband is up to with his old girlfriend.

You will figure out how you feel about it, however. Then you’ll be in a position to know what you intend to do about it.

Ignoring your husband’s behavior is one option.

Leaving the marriage is another. But there are many variations and gradations of reactions between those two extremes. Therapy will help you to sort this out. (January 2006) 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.

Don’t hold on to the past or dwell on what might have been. Your ability to separate the good from the bad will encourage you to take on challenges that will help build confidence. Leap at every opportunity that comes your way. Strive for a brighter future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Don’t give in to someone’s demands.

A positive change to your position, status or reputation will unfold if you are firm and calm. Patience will be required.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t waste your time trying to convince others to do things your way. Follow through with your plans and let your achievement speak for itself.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) — You’ll capture attention. Step things up a notch and show everyone what you are capable of doing. Romance will brighten your day and lead to a better relationship with someone special.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — In order to bring about worthwhile change, you will have to be adaptable and disciplined. Use your intelligence and experience to help guide you in a direction that is realistic and cost-efficient.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Make personal changes that will build your confidence and help you step into the limelight.

You will attract the interest of a unique and gifted individual. A joint venture looks promising.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A serious attitude coupled with a plan to bring about positive change will put you in a position to make a difference to your community or environment. Worthwhile perks will be offered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Have some fun.

Showing your playful side will bring someone you enjoy being with to your side. Sharing your feelings will encourage romance.

Live, love and laugh.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t put up with someone spouting nonsense or trying to control you. Quietly do your own thing and avoid interference. Make decisions that benefit yourself, not someone else.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Look for a creative outlet or a way to use your skills diversely. There is money to be made if you try something new. A partnership looks fruitful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Unrealistic promises will influence your current position. Be honest about what you can and will do. Get the qualifications or master the skills you need to follow your dream.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — Keep an open mind when it comes to love. Make an offer and let the response determine your next move. You will end up in a good position.

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world&nation WORLD Mosquitoes not guaranteed to lie low for Olympics

Obama proposes $4.1T budget

By Jeff Mason and David Lawder Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO — Alarmed by the growing global scare about the spread of the Zika virus, Brazilian officials and Olympic organizers are telling would-be visitors to the Games to fear not.

The month of August, when Rio de Janeiro will host the Olympics, is midwinter in the southern hemisphere so the weather will be drier and cooler than usual in the tropical city, providing a less hospitable climate for the mosquito that spreads the virus.

“There’s not a history of much activity for the mosquito at that time,” Rio’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, recently told reporters.

But it’s not that simple, scientists say.

True, rainfall and temperatures for the month are generally below the annual average.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama proposed a $4.1 trillion spending plan for fiscal year 2017 on Tuesday in a final White House budget that met immediate Republican resistance for its cost and reliance on tax hikes to fund domestic priorities.

Obama, a Democrat who leaves office next January, sought to outline his fiscal and political vision for the country with proposed investments in infrastructure, cyber security, education, and job growth.

It also includes more than $11 billion for the Departments of Defense and State to fight Islamic State militants and stabilize Syria — one measure that could draw bipartisan support.

But the plan is primarily a political document and is unlikely to be embraced by the Republican-controlled Official: N. Korea Congress.

Paul Ryan, the Republisatellite achieves can speaker of the House of Representatives, called a stable orbit it a “manual for growing WASHINGTON — A sat- the federal government at ellite launched by North Ko- the expense of hardworking rea at the weekend has now Americans.” stabilized in its orbit around The budget envisions a the Earth in a step forward deficit of $503 billion in fisfrom a previous launch in cal 2017 after a $616 billion 2012, a U.S. official and a budget gap in the current second source familiar with fiscal year ending on Sept. the matter said on Tuesday.

30.

However, the satellite is not believed to be transmitting any data back to Earth, the second source said.

The satellite was initially tumbling in orbit but has now Flint mayor vows stabilized, making it more to replace lead successful than one launched pipes, seeks help in 2012, which failed to with $55M tab achieve a stable orbit, said the first source, a U.S. ofDETROIT — The mayor ficial who did not want to be of Flint, Mich., which is identified by name. struggling to cope with The U.S. governmentdangerous levels of lead backed Space-Track.org in its drinking water, said website shows the satellite on Tuesday the city would in an orbit ranging from replace all residents’ pipes 296 miles to 318 miles and and was counting on state inclined 97.5 degrees north and federal help to foot the and south of the equator. estimated $55 million bill.

“It is in a stable orbit The city of some 100,000 and the report stating that people was under control of it is tumbling is not valid,” a state-appointed emergency Charles Vick, senior technimanager in 2014 when it cal analyst with GlobalSeswitched its source of water curity.org, told Reuters, from Detroit’s municipal referring to some U.S. media system to the Flint River to reports quoting unnamed save money.

U.S. officials.

That move has provoked a national controversy and prompted several lawsuits Ten dead, more by parents who say their than 80 injured children are showing dangerously high blood levels in train crash of lead, which can cause BAD AIBLING, Germa- development problems. Lead ny — Ten people were killed can be toxic and children are and at least 81 injured on especially vulnerable.

Tuesday when two passen“We’re going to restore ger trains collided head-on at safe drinking water one high speed in remote counhouse at a time, one child tryside in southern Germany. at a time,” the city’s DemoOne passenger was still cratic mayor, Karen Weaver, missing, police said, and 18 told reporters, adding she of those injured were in a expected the state’s Repubserious condition. lican governor, Rick Snyder, The crash happened durto back the move. ing the morning rush-hour about half way along a four- More quitting jobs mile stretch between the spa as labor market town of Bad Aibling and Kolbermoor in Bavaria, near sees improvement to the border with Austria.

Ambulances could not WASHINGTON — U.S. reach the site, which was job openings surged in heavily wooded with a steep December and the number hill on one side and a river of Americans voluntarily on the other, so helicopquitting work hit a nineters had to airlift people to year high, pointing to labor nearby hospitals. market strength despite — From wire reports a slowdown in economic

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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with members of his national security team and cybersecurity advisers on new actions to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity, including measures that are outlined in the President’s FY2017 budget proposal, at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. At left is Vice President Joe Biden. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

It seeks to cut deficits by $2.9 trillion over 10 years largely through smaller tax breaks for wealthy earners, new savings in Medicare health care, and assumptions that adoption of its policies on immigration reform and other areas would boost economic growth.

“The budget that we’re releasing today reflects my priorities and the priorities that I believe will help advance security and prosperity in America for many years to come,” Obama told reporters at the White House after a meeting with national security advisers on

cyber security.

“It drives down the deficit. It includes smart savings on health care, immigration, tax reform,” he said.

The budget seeks $19 billion for cyber security investments across the U.S. government.

White House officials sought to play down the portrayal of the budget as dead on arrival in Congress.

They noted bipartisan support for increases in funds for cancer research, opioid addiction programs and anti-poverty measures such as an expansion of the earned income tax credit,

which helps low-income taxpayers.

Other proposals were clear non-starters, though, including one to levy a $10.25 per barrel tax on imported and domestically produced oil to fund transportation infrastructure such as mass transit and high speed rail.

“The president’s final budget continues his focus on new spending proposals instead of confronting our country’s massive overspending and skyrocketing $19 trillion in debt,” said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi.

PEOPLE Cosby’s former lawyer dropped from lawsuit LOS ANGELES — A California judge on Tuesday ordered that a former lawyer for comedian Bill Cosby be dropped from a defamation lawsuit brought by former model Janice Dickinson, Dickinson’s attorney said.

Dickinson, who alleges she was sexually assaulted

by Cosby more than 30 years ago, sued the television star and later his attorney Martin Singer last year, saying she had been defamed by their denials of her story.

But Los Angeles Superior Court judge Debre Katz Weintraub ruled on Tuesday that Singer should be dismissed from the defamation lawsuit because his name was a late amendment to Dickinson’s original complaint. Singer was dropped from Cosby’s defense team last fall.

Second City launches Ramis Film School

LOS ANGELES — Comedy brand name The Second City has announced what it’s billing as the world’s first film school dedicated to comedy, which they’ve named the Harold Ramis Film School.

Second City alumnus Ramis is most known for acting in “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes,” directing “Caddyshack” and writing the screenplay for “Animal prosecutors said.

House” and “Groundhog A district judge comDay.” Second City’s new mitted Shannon Miles, 31, Chicago-based school plans to a state mental hospital to build on Ramis’ legacy as after prosecutors found he was not competent to stand a writer, director, producer and performer, while utiliztrial at this time. Miles ing Second City’s comedy was charged with capital murder, which is punishable approach to teach improv and content creation. by death, for killing Harris “Harold Ramis was the County sheriff’s deputy quintessential Second City Darren Goforth, a spokeswriter/performer — intelman for the Harris County ligent, funny and devoted to District Attorney said.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, the spirit of ensemble,” says State District Judge meets with Flint Mayor Karen Weaver and local officials Susan Brown committed Andrew Alexander, CEO and after speaking at a church in Flint, Mich., on Saturday. Miles, currently held at executive producer of The (Reuters/Rebecca Cook) county jail, for 120 days for Second City. “His early mengrowth. according to a new study. mental health professionals toring of the Second City TV The signs of a robust Rates of death from any to evaluate and try to restore cast set the template for how that show would operate for jobs market could ease cause within 30 days of competency, a lawyer for eight seasons. His unselfish concerns about the health of admission were slightly Miles said. and generous spirit dominatthe economy, which were lower at VA hospitals, and ed the many wonderful films underscored by other reports hospital readmission rates Man will face that he directed and wrote.” on Tuesday showing a drop were slightly higher, but the in small business confidence differences were very small, weapons charges in January to a two-year researchers found. for planned Spielberg movie low and further declines in “There’s been a lot of mass shooting pushed back to wholesale inventories. recent concern about care in MILWAUKEE — A “If the labor market is the VA,” said senior author avoid ‘Star Wars’ tightening, can the economy Dr. Harlan M. Krumholz of Milwaukee man who auLOS ANGELES — Not really be faltering?” said Joel Yale-New Haven Hospital in thorities say planned to kill dozens of people in a mass even Steven Spielberg can Naroff, chief economist at Connecticut.

Naroff Economic Advisors To see how VA care com- shooting at a local Masonic withstand the force of Star Wars. in Holland, Pa. pares with treatment at other temple is to face weapons “Ready Player One,” Job openings, a measure private and public hospitals, charges in federal court on Tuesday. the director’s adaptation of of labor demand, increased Krumholz and a colleague Samy Mohamed Ernest Cline’s best-selling 261,000 to a seasonally looked at outcomes for Hamzeh, 23, is to appear in fantasy novel, will move adjusted 5.61 million in men over 65 years old.

U.S. District Court for the to March 30, 2018, which December, the Labor DeThis group would likely be Eastern District of Wiscon- allows the film to steer clear partment said in its monthly covered by Medicare, the sin in Milwaukee, where he of “Star Wars: Episode VIII.” Job Openings and Labor government insurance prois charged with possession Last month, Disney anTurnover Survey (JOLTS). It gram for older people, and of two machineguns and a nounced it was shifting the was the second highest read- could, in principle, choose ing since the series started to be treated at VA hospitals silencer, according to online Star Wars sequel from May court records. He was ar2017 to Dec. 15, the same in 2001. or elsewhere. rested last month. date as “Ready Player One.” Hamzeh, a U.S. citizen, The Warner Bros. release VA hospital Man charged in told two people who turned may have blinked, but performance killing of deputy out to be FBI confidential insiders insist it’s not running scared. The new date similar to others ruled incompetent sources that he was planning to use the weapons coincides with Easter and in an attack on a Milwauthere are no major movies For older men with heart The man charged with kee temple that would be scheduled to open in April attack, heart failure or fatally shooting a sheriff’s 2018, save for an animated pneumonia, being treated at deputy in Texas in a hail of “known the world over” film from Laika, giving a Veterans Affairs hospital gunfire was found mentally in order to “ignite broader carries similar risks of death incompetent on Tuesday to clashes,” according to court “Ready Player One,” a wide records. berth. or hospital readmission stand trial and will be sent — From wire reports — From wire reports compared to other facilities, to a state mental facility,

Super Bowl 50 stuffed with more ads than past games

By Brian Steinberg

ing to Kantar Media, a tracker of ad spending. Advertising, which totaled 39 minutes and LOS ANGELES — TV view- gridiron classic, highlighting 15 seconds, accounted for about ers who tuned to Super Bowl the dependence of both adver22 percent of the total broad50 this weekend likely gorged tisers and TV networks on the cast. That total of ads and prothemselves on chicken wings, game at a time when cultivatmos was surpassed only once, beer and sandwiches. Their ing mass audiences for a media during CBS’ 2013 broadcast eyes, meanwhile, were led to event has become a more ardu- of Super Bowl XLVII, when a feast on something else: ads. ous task. blackout prompted the network Super Bowl 50 had the most The CBS broadcast contained to run a set of unscheduled commercials and promos of any 49 minutes and 35 seconds of promos for its shows as well as regular broadcast of the annual advertising and promos, accord- repeat one of the commercial Reuters

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breaks to ensure sponsors were getting the air time for which they had paid.

If that fluke is removed from the records, Super Bowl 50 had more ad time and promos than either Super Bowl XLVIII, which contained 49 minutes and 15 seconds, or Super Bowl XLVIX, which contained 48 minutes and 5 seconds, according to Kantar. The CBS “Blackout Bowl” in 2013 boasted 51

minutes and 40 seconds of ads and network promos.

None of the totals includes advertising time from local stations, which typically sell high-cost advertising during the event.

CBS ran a total of 62 ingame spots featuring 53 different advertisers owned by 46 different parent companies in Super Bowl 50, according to Kantar.

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Bernie and Hillary’s America

Watching last Thursday’s debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders one might have thought a Republican had been in the White House for nearly eight years.

Hearing their complaints about the economy (bad), discrimination (rampant), health care (too many without it), unemployment (too many not working, or working at low-paying jobs), it apCal peared hope Thomas had died and change is all we have left in our pockets.

To hear these two ultra-liberals tell it, we are a horrible, miserable, evil nation.

We are bigots, we are greedy because we won’t surrender more of our income to the government gods, we hate anyone who isn’t white, male and heterosexual, and we want to deport everyone who isn’t a Christian.

I wouldn’t want to live in a country like that, would you? But that is not who we are. It is only who Democrats think we are.

Hillary Clinton hasn’t yet released transcripts of speeches she gave to Wall Street bankers and hedge fund managers. When asked why not, she reverted to familiar Clinton obfuscation, promising to “look into it.”

In fact, Laura Myers, of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, writes that, according to Clinton’s standard speaking contract, she “…won’t allow any press coverage or video- or audio-taping…” of her speeches, for which she charges six figures. McClatchyDC adds that the former secretary of state “routinely demanded that a stenographer be present at her events so she could maintain a record of what she said.” So we know the transcripts exist. Want to bet they’re never released? Look how long and how many lawsuits it took to pry her emails from the State Department. And we still haven’t seen them all.

She didn’t ask for those big speaking fees, she said. They just gave the money to her. Why would anyone expect those generous Wall Street brokers and hedge fund managers to ever ask for anything in return?

How dare you!

During this and in previous Democratic debates, we heard nothing about what you can do to make your life better. It is all about government. Clinton and Sanders would never qualify for membership in the Optimist club. Theirs is a steady stream of gloom, doom and pessimism. America’s best days are behind us and they weren’t so good after all. Slavery, racism and denial of women’s rights … the list goes on.

In Bernie Sanders’ America no one will ever have to work again. College will be “free,” as will health care. The “rich” will pay for it all. Never mind that taking away their incentive to work and make a profit will reduce the amount of money they make and the government can take. Bernie will just borrow it from others and America will become like Greece. Socialism seems nothing more than mutually shared poverty.

Adopt it, and we will all be equally poor.

At last Thursday’s National Prayer Breakfast, Mark Burnett, president of MGM Television and Digital Group, and his actress-wife and co-producer Roma Downey, told stories about immigrating to America — he from England and she from Northern Ireland. Burnett, fresh from service in the British Army, took a job as a chauffeur and part-time nanny in Los Angeles. Downey’s first job was checking coats at a fancy New York restaurant where she said she could not afford to eat.

Burnett can now see the house where he once worked from his office window in Beverly Hills. He and Downey are producing biblical and family-friendly television programs. They own a home in Malibu.

These are the kinds of success stories we used to tell and examples we used to urge Americans to follow. No matter one’s present circumstances, you could make it in America. Success stories aren’t in the Democratic playbook. For Democrats, the only way to improve your life is for you to rely on government led by Democrats.

Those who make it on their own it seems are punished by higher taxes and more regulations.

“The sun will come out tomorrow,” sings an optimistic Annie in the Broadway musical.

For Hillary and Bernie, it’s a “hard knock life” and it’s always Midnight in America.

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Tebow continues to make impact It’s easy to dislike the University of Florida and its football team. But in my years as a sports fans there has always been a player or two who are so good — both physically on the field and personally off of it — that I can’t help but like them regardless of the grotesque team for which they play.

Tim Tebow was one of those guys. And I don’t think I’m alone in that feeling, which comes from the type of person he continues to be outside of the world of football. In addition to displaying great faith, Tebow continues to make an impact around the country even though he no longer plays football professionally.

This week that impact hits close to home. On Friday night North Gwinnett High School will host Night to Shine, which is billed as an unforgettable prom night

“We are honored to be able to work with so many churches across the county and around the world to impact the lives of people with special needs,” Erik Dellenback, executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation said in a release. “After such an amazTodd Cline ing response to the inaugural Editor event held in 44 locations (last) year, our prayer is that experience for special needs this event will one day change students age 16 and older. the face of Valentine’s Day Night to Shine is sponsored weekend from simply a celby the Tim Tebow Foundation, ebration of love, to a celebrawhich is putting on proms not tion of God’s love for people only nationally, but in seven with special needs.” other countries as well.

Kim Jenkins, one of the Last year, Tebow’s founparent volunteers from North dation partnered with 44 Gwinnett, said 300 special host churches and 15,000 needs students have RSVP’d volunteers to host the proms. for the event, and each atLocally, Gwinnett Church in tendee will be paired with a Sugar Hill is hosting Friday’s buddy to help them enjoy the event along with HappyFeat. evening. Jenkins said about org, a foundation for special 150 people have signed up needs children who have aged to volunteer, many of whom out of school. are donating baked goods and

other food for the evening.

There are also many local businesses pitching in with food donations.

“The entire community is participating in making this an amazing event,” Jenkins said.

With the backing of Tebow’s foundation, Night to Shine has grown to the point where it hopes to host 20,000 attendees at this year’s proms.

Each participant will enter the prom by walking in on a red carpet, and though one king and queen will be crowned, all participants will be treated like royalty at this special event.

It is a great idea and a nice event for the North Gwinnett community to host. And yet another reason to like Tim Tebow, regardless of where he played college football.

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

Deaths from chases should cause us to rethink You tell me: Why do we have so much talk about gun control, shootings and deaths in the United States when automobile accident deaths are just as prevalent, actually slightly more, than gun deaths?

Don’t get me wrong: the mounting gun deaths are not to be taken lightly. Our country needs to find common grounds for solving this problem, while at the same time maintaining our Second Amendment rights. Getting the National Rifle Association to the table may be the hardest job.

The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control (2013) show both auto deaths and firearms deaths are neckand neck, with auto traffic deaths per 100,000 at 10.7.

Gun related deaths are 10.6 per 100,000. In raw numbers, autos accidents killed 33,804 in 2013, while firearms deaths were 33,636.

Both figures should be unacceptable to our nation.

Yet there is an even larger threat to our population.

That’s the poisoning deaths of all kinds, from overdoses,

Creek police were chasing a vehicle, with the collision occurring on Peachtree Parkway at Jay Bird Alley, killing two elderly and distinguished Norcross residents. The other deadly incident was a few days later, as police chased a car from College Park into Elliott Brack Southwest Atlanta, killing three children.

Now think: are these police chases really necessary? from illegal substances, or In both cases, these chases from legal drugs. All those were far more detrimental to deaths account for 15.4 per society than the reason for the 100,000, or 48,545 deaths in police to go after relatively the year 2013, more than gun minor incidents. or auto deaths.

Both chases went far beWe cite the figures to show yond the original jurisdiction the extent of the mortality boundaries. Government has from other than natural causes long allowed chases under in our country. Added tocertain circumstances. These gether, that’s 36.7 deaths per unnecessary deaths make this 100,0000, or 115,985 of the the time to re-think the subject 160,945 injury deaths in 2013. of police chasing vehicles.

This accounts for 72 percent The danger in the chases is of these uncommon deaths. that police seem all too often Recently in the metro area to chase routinely, no matter we have had five unnecessary how much risk they put on deaths because of one underoncoming or slower-moving lying factor: police chasing a motorists. Five deaths within vehicle. two weeks in metro Atlanta The first deadly accident highlights this. was in Norcross, as Johns We need to rid ourselves

of the idea of allowing police chases. What they accomplish is minor, compared to the persons maimed for life or killed in such chases.

We cringe at the thought of more laws coming to the rescue. Yet we would support legislation aimed at limiting police chases to within the borders of the government where the reason for the chase took place.

In order words, limit Johns Creek police to chasing within their city borders. Or College Park police being not allowed to chase past their boundaries.

Just recently, we’ve seen three children killed in one chase, two seniors killed in another. Bring on the legislation to require police chases be limited to the jurisdiction where the chase begins. Put some teeth into this, by citing police if they violate this limit.

A few people getting away is far better than more unnecessary deaths from police chases.

Elliott Brack is editor and publisher of GwinnettForum, where this column first appeared.

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Towne Center,” he said.

Plans for the Towne Center have been around for years. There were design workshops held around the time when, in 2010, the bid for the design went out. Through the years, Councilman Bobby Howard and Councilwoman Barbara Bender, who is now the mayor pro tem, have been among the champions of the project.

The council adopted the master plan on May 2, 2011.

The Great Recession brought a measure of stagnation, which appears to have finally lifted as developers show interest in helping beef up the heart of Snellville.

“There are a lot of things going on behind the scenes. … We’ve received a lot of interest from various people regarding the plan, the layout of the plan,” Sanders said Tuesday. “It’s nothing that we can announce now.”

The city manager let on that city representatives are in talks with private sector developers on “landplanning and potential options.”

To make way for development, the council voted last month to pay up to $40,000 to hire architectural firm Clark, Patterson, Lee to create updated and detailed plans for the area. Sanders said the updated plans would be needed for the development to happen and would address storm water issues, land planning, engineering and the like.

Some of the land considered to be in the town center is roughly 12 acres the city owns in the Wisteria DriveClower Street area, Sanders said.

a teaching institution, and focuses less on research, he hopes work appeared on Tuesday in this example inspires colleagues a peer-reviewed publication of across campus. the American Physical Society, “We’re hoping that this pubPhysical Review D. The research lication can show that even at a was supported by the National mostly teaching institution, top Science Foundation. notch research can be done and is Burko said the Physical being done,” he said.

Review is the flagship of physHe received his bachelor’s, ics publications and compared master’s and doctorate degrees it to the New England Journal in physics from The Technion — of Medicine. And not only was Israel School of Technology in it published by the Physical Haifa, Israel. Burko previously Review, it was within the highest worked at the University of Utah category of that publication. and University of Alabama at “I’m very proud of it,” he said. Huntsville. His research interests Burko said he’s had more than include computer simulation/ 60 pieces of research published, modeling, gravitational physics, but this ranks among the top two black holes, space-time singularior three. He added that it leads to ties and physics education. more answers of interesting quesAt the center of a black hole, tions that couldn’t be answered in density and gravity are infinite this paper. and the laws of physics and “I hope this will whet the apspace-time cease to exist. The petite of other research teams,” mysteries of this phenomenon he said Tuesday. have driven scientists to push Burko joined GGC in 2014, the boundaries of what is known and said while GGC is primarily about black holes. Supercom-

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statements she made contradicting her initial account for Prisi and helping hide of what happened to Prisi, her body before moving to Gwinnett District Attorney Mexico with Vasquez. Ruiz’s Danny Porter said at the family has said Vasquez was time. controlling and abusive with Authorities have said Ruiz.

Vasquez, who is now awaitThe charges against the ing trial without bond, struck mother were upgraded in the child in the back of the mid-2015 because of new head with a blunt object.

BETHLEHEM

Cecil Bryant, age 86 of Bethlehem, passed away February 6, 2016.

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Shakuntala Desai Shakuntala Desai, age 70 of Norcross, GA passed away February 6, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. www.wagesandsons.com

dria, VA. Harold loved Atlanta Braves baseball and attended many games.

After his retirement he became an avid golfer and he and Mary enjoyed traveling. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770945-6924. Share memories of Harold at www. hamiltonmillchapel.com.

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Harold Hogan, Jr. Harold V. Hogan, Jr., age 87 of Lawrenceville, GA died Sunday, February 7, 2016. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel.

Rev. Susan Landry will officiate. Interment will follow at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, 2016 form 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Hogan was preceded in death by his daughter Eileen Porter and grandson Jonathan Porter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Hogan, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in May, 2016. Daughters, Deborah Kelley and husband Roy, Lawrenceville, Nancy Val Preda and husband Peter, Athens, Karen Thompson and husband Sam, Lawrenceville; Son In-law, Wayne Porter, Lawrenceville; Grandchildren, Tiffany Thompson, Ryan Kelley, Kristin Kelley, Brianna Kelley, Michael Porter, Peter Val Preda III, Aron Val Preda, Drina Miller, Amanda Thompson, Matthew Thompson; Several Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Carolyn Callan and husband Bill, FL, Connie Beck, FL; Brother, Dr. William Hogan, MD and wife Mary, FL; Several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Hogan was born in Alexandria, Virginia and lived in the metro Atlanta area the past 50 years. He was a retired accountant with Norfolk Southern Railroad and a member of Dacula United Methodist Church. He gave many years of service to the Hi Hope Center in Lawrenceville and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Alexand

Robert “Bob” Howard, age 87 of Bethlehem, passed away February 6, 2016.

SUGAR HILL

Mary Keck Mary Jane Kent Keck, age 47, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Stephen “Steve” Keck, Sugar Hill, GA; children, Kyle and Desiray Keck, Campbell, NY, Sean and Kamala Keck, Beaver Dams NY, Sharon and Michael Brown, Sugar Hill, GA, Sierra Keck, Sugar Hill, GA; eight grandchildren; mother, Juanita Kent, Beaver Dams NY; sisters, Wanda and Charles Simmers, Lorena and William Roe, Patricia and David Gray, Edwina Davies; brothers, Robert Kent, John Kent, Edwin and Debbie Kent, Delbert and Pamela Kent; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Keck was born September 25, 1968 in Corning, New York.

She was a 1986 graduate of East High School, Corning, NY and attended Corning Community College. She was a retired Teacher Assistant Corning Painted Post School District and a member of the New York State Teachers Union. She was reared in Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan Church in Beaver Dams, NY. Mrs. Keck was a member of 12 Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Huff offi

ficiating. The family will receive friends on Friday at 6:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a Pregnancy Care Center of your local chapter.

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

ROME

Cheryl Morda Cheryl Edwards Morda, age 60, of Rome, GA formerly of Duluth, GA passed away on February 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

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Karen Nielson Karen White Nielson, age 85 of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away February 6, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

DACULA

Charles Roebuck Charles Roebuck, age 81, of Dacula, GA passed away on February 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

The Political Notebook in Sunday’s edition of the Gwinnett Daily Post contained incorrect information about Scott Hilton’s position with the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association. The article should have stated Hilton was the past president of the group.

The subhead for an article which appeared in Sunday’s Gwinnett Daily Post entitled “Officials say recent clogs preventable” listed the wrong water system that county leaders were urging more awareness about. The subhead should have listed the wastewater system.

It is the policy of the Gwinnett Daily Post to correct all errors of fact.

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LOGANVILLE

Virginia Sheppard Virginia “Jenny” Sheppard age 88, of Loganville passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Pastor Tommy Jordan will officiate. Mrs. Sheppard is preceded in death by; Husband: Robert Sheppard; Father: Walt Merck; Mother: Estelle Merck. She is survived by; Son & Daughter-in-law: Ray & Elaine Sheppard of Loganville; Daughter: Brenda Daniel of Loganville; Grandchildren: Stacy & Charlie Middlebrooks, Chad Daniel, Jeremy Daniel; Great Grandchildren: Garrett Middlebrooks, Chloe Middlebrooks, Milo Daniel, Marley Rae Daniel. Flowers accepted or in lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Benevolent Fund P.O. Box 370 Grayson, GA 30017.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.

Carl F. Tolar Jr. Carl F. Tolar, Jr., age 85 of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away February 7, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770-9793200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

DULUTH

Larry Shelton Larry R. Shelton, age 55, of Buford, GA passed away on February 7, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

graduate of Duluth High School, Tift College and the University of Georgia. She was a dedicated daughter, sister, and aunt.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edna Westbrook, and a brother David Westbrook, she is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Anna Westbrook of Lawrenceville, GA; nephews, James Westbrook of Buford, GA and Steve Gunter and his wife Melody; great nephew, Henry Gunter all of Cumming, GA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404)872-7100 www.donate.arthritis.org.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

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Westbrook, Freida BUFORD

the astronauts within them, to stay intact.”

Critical to the project was the novel supercomputing support from UMass Dartmouth’s Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research. Gaurav Khanna, who was part of this research team, serves as associate director of the CSCVR, which provides services for collaborative research in the computational sciences within the university and with researchers at other universities, national labs and industry.

“This has never been done before, although there has been lots of speculation for decades on what actually happens inside a black hole,” Khanna said in a press release. “The problem is very challenging — requiring development of many new mathematical and computational techniques. I expect this to be a new additional area of focus for my research program over the next several years.”

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puters are required to run the complex computer simulations used in this kind of research.

“Non-rotating black holes have been studied in computer simulations for decades,” Burko said. “We developed a first-of-itskind computer simulation of how physical fields evolve on the approach to the center of a rotating black hole.”

While it’s often been assumed that objects approaching a black hole are crushed, increasing gravity, Burko said his team’s research found something different.

“We found that while gravitational forces increase and become infinite, they do so fast enough that their interaction allows physical objects to stay intact as they move toward the center of the black hole,” he said. “Therefore, the simulation is consistent with aspects of popular science fiction scenarios in which black holes are used as portals for hyperspace travel, which require space ships, and

Freida Westbrook, 66, of Duluth, GA went to be with our Lord on February 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel with Rev. C. Kay Fuino officiating. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park.

Freida was born in Chamblee, GA was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a

Jason Wayne Wrape It was just before eight o’clock in the morning; the air was crisp, the sun had just risen on that day of February 7th, 2016, when Jason’s long battle with brain cancer finally reached an end. His five year battle to overcome this tremendous giant, finally overtook his body.

His will to fight was a testimony to his life and love for his family. His mind and body could now rest.

His soul forever in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jason’s precious spirit inhabited his earthly tabernacle for thirty-nine years, five months, and eleven days.

His incredible joy for life was never swayed by the pains of this world. His desire to embrace each day was inspiring to all that new him. His journey to heaven was peaceful as he passed from this world into the next going there in his sleep, with his f

family by his side. His body worn and frayed but his spirit and love for his family strong. Jason was always thinking of others.

On more than a few occasions, he saved the lives of strangers. Jumping in and providing life assistance at just the right moment.

God says there is nothing greater than a man can do than to lay his life down for another; that is what Jason did wherever and whenever he saw where he could. His character was one that those around him couldn’t help but admire. He was a pride and joy to his parents and an inspiration to all that knew him. Jason Wayne Wrape was born September 27, 1976. The eldest son of Eric Wayne Wrape and Carol Shirley Wrape.

Jason is survived by his wife, Christine Dianne Wrape, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage together and his two precious daughters, Lissa Elaine Wrape and Mckenzie Christine Wrape. The greatest love and devotion for his wife and daughters was the anchor to his soul.

He had two sisters, Felicia Grace Wrape and Fallon Shirley Dininger. His extended family and friends are like the multitude of stars in the sky, each one beautiful and brightly shone light into his life.

Additional family members that he leaves behind are; his in-laws, Ron and Laura Coppedge, his sister Fallon’s husband, Benjamin James Dininger; his wife Christy’s brothers, TJ Coppedge and Justin Kendall and her sisters, Jennifer Kendall and Nikki Viera. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Derek Spain officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted.

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

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salary-based benefits, such as health care and retirement, check, it did not feel right are taken into consideration. to me to accept a raise,” That’s the total impact after Nash said. “That’s just my all four raises are taken into stance on it … I don’t want consideration, according to the district commissioners county officials. to be held up from getting “Has there been a recoman increase because of me, mendation for how much we though.” should change it to?” ComThe commission is set missioner Tommy Hunter to vote on the increase at asked. its 2 p.m. business meetNash said “Anything ing on March 1. Whether from $42,500 and $45,000” the commissioners actually would match salaries paid adopt a $45,000 salary for to commissioners in three themselves remains to be other large metro Atlanta seen, because they left the counties: Fulton, Cobb and door open to possibly adopt a DeKalb. The commissioners lower rate. set $45,000 as the amount The $45,000 salary would on which they will base their have an $84,892 annual fislegal notice that will begin cal effect when the raises and running in the Daily Post,

which is the county’s legal organ, on Thursday.

Fulton commissioners receive $41,248 in compensation per year while DeKalb commissioners receive $41,764, according to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ 2015 survey of salaries for elected officials. Nash told the district commissioners that those salaries may actually be as much as $44,342 and $42,757, respectively, however.

Cobb County salaries were not listed in the survey, but Nash told her colleagues that the county paid its commissioners between $43,860 and $44,095.

“Gwinnett is (currently)

considerably below what you see with those other three jurisdictions,” Nash said.

A lower salary may ultimately get approved for Gwinnett, however, after Commissioner Jace Brooks asked county attorneys if they could do so. In that case, the $45,000 salary may be more of an “as much as” figure than a fixed point.

“My suggestions would be, unless you all are opposed to it, to run it for $45,000 and then you’ve got the flexibility to do it for something less than that if you chose to do that,” Nash told her colleagues.

Brooks noted that he believed a salary of $42,500 would put Gwinnett approximately in the middle of the ranges seen for the other three counties.

“We have a larger population than most of these as well,” he added.

It has been nine years since commissioners last voted to give themselves a raise. In 2007, the commis-

sion voted to increase its annual salaries for district commissioners from $14,000 to $29,800, which was the first increase in nearly 20 years. Like Nash on Monday, then-Chairman Charles Bannister also declined to raise his office’s salary at that time.

Nash said she felt raising the district commissioners’ salaries was key to the future success of the county, even beyond when each of the current commissioners leave office.

“We have to be able to continue to attract qualified folks to run for these offices,” she said.

As for the chairman’s salary, however, Nash said the county’s leaders can wait until she’s no longer in office before they raise it.

Although county commissioners are part-time employees, Nash said that status can be a bit of a misnomer. She explained that commissioners are involved in community events, attend

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commission meetings and work with constituents on issues, all while holding outside jobs.

“I know all of you all are making sacrifices to serve and this may put you closer to par with other similar jurisdictions, but I know each of you are still going to be putting more into the role than you’re actually getting out of it,” Nash said.

Brooks said he preferred keeping commissioners at a part-time status, but he said he spends “at least 30 hours a week” working on business related to his commission district.

“It can be demanding from an hours standpoint, but I still like the idea of keeping us part-time and keeping one foot in the real world, so to speak, and keeping in touch with the business world, and not becoming dependent solely on this salary,” he said.

This time around, commissioners are facing a short window to vote on approving the increase. Nash said the latest date to vote on the increase would be March 1, because that is the last commission meeting date before qualifying for the May 24 local primary begins on March 7.

“It has to take place before qualifying,” Nash told Hunter after he asked about the process of raising the salaries.

The raises come after three consecutive years of raises for county employees, including a 3 percent across the board raise two years ago and 4 percent pay for performance raises last year and this year.

“I know when we came on board, the economy had been going through some rough times. But the last few years it’s been doing better,” Brooks said. “I know one of our priorities was to make sure we took care of our county employees, so I believe we’ve done raises, including this year, for each of the past three years.”

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passes, where black ice is more likely to form. They also recommended drivers drive about half as fast as The Georgia Departthey normally do. ment of Transportation has The agency also a message for residents asked drivers to not pass who want to leave their a GDOT truck that is sprinklers on automatic spreading the salt and timers that go off overgravel mixture used to imnight or in the early morn- prove road conditions being hours: Don’t do it. cause the gravel could hit, Not this week at least. and break, the windshield State transportation officials warned residents to turn off the automatic timers on Monday in response to weather reports that call for below freezing nighttime temperatures. The National Weather Service is predicting below freezing temperatures each night through the weekend, including a low of 18 degrees tonight.

Daytime isn’t much better with forecast highs that range from the mid-30s to high 40s.

“Sprinkler systems operating in freezing temperatures create hazardous, black ice conditions for motorists the next morning,” GDOT said in a statement. “Every year the department sees traffic incidents caused by these icy spots formed when water from sprinklers creeps onto the roadway.”

The warning comes as the National Weather Service predicted a 40 percent chance of rain or snow in Lawrenceville for the overnight hours on Monday, and a 20 percent chance of isolated snow showers before 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

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Grayson’s Ella Stevens, part of this year’s Daily Post girls soccer Super Six, scored 20 goals last season and helped the Rams to a state title. (Photos: Kyle Hess)

Stevens, Grayson hope to defend Class AAAAAA title

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

From a young age, Ella Stevens became a creator on the soccer field.

The Grayson senior and Duke recruit, always capable of scoring goals herself, found equal joy in setting up her teammates.

Perhaps even too much.

“When I was younger, I was told I was too unselfish sometimes,” the playmaking midfielder said.

“So I’m kind of trying to

MORE SOCCER • See the Daily Post’s boys Super Six selections and team previews on Page 4B • See the Daily Post girls Super Six selections and team previews on Page 5B

find this nice medium of when to pass and when to shoot, when to be selfish.”

Over the years, Stevens has developed that balance in all levels of her soccer career, whether it’s with the U.S. Youth National Teams or with her high

Archer, Parkview girls advance to state tournament

By Scott Smith

season to the Panthers LAWRENCEVILLE — by an The top two seeds in the average of girls Region 8-AAAAAA 44 points, tournament each earned trailed a spot in the Class by four Kristi AAAAAA state playoffs points Derouen with first-round wins at at 27-23 Central Gwinnett on Tues- at the start of the fourth day night. quarter, but fought its Top-seeded Archer won way back to take the lead its eighth game in a row at 31-30 with 2:01 left to with a 56-33 win over play when Hylan Clayton Central, while Parkview hit a running hook in the dodged a major bullet lane. fired by seventh-seeded Parkview, which strugBerkmar with a 44-35 win gled with its offense all in overtime. night, went scoreless with Berkmar, which lost both games in the regular See TOP SEEDS, Page 2B Senior Correspondent

school team. She’s been asked to do plenty at Grayson, where her unselfishness shows in her career numbers.

She has 48 career goals to 72 assists, including a county-record 33 assists as a sophomore for a state runner-up team. She had 29 more assists last season as the Rams won the state title, feeding a number of those passes to highscoring forward Jennifer Westendorf. “(Stevens) has unbelievable technical skill, work

rate and soccer IQ,” Grayson girls coach Rebekah Bullock said of Stevens, the reigning Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year.

“Her touch on the ball is amazing, and her ability to make her teammates successful is what sets her apart.”

Westendorf opted to graduate early and enroll at Notre Dame last month, getting a head start on her college soccer career instead of playing one more season at Grayson. The Duke coaches prefer that

their recruits finish up their high school experience, which allowed Stevens one more high school season.

She plans to maintain her role as the engine in the Grayson attack, but said she doesn’t feel the need to boost her own goal numbers to replace the 40goal void left by Westendorf’s early graduation.

“I’ll maybe be forward a little bit more, but it will be the same,” Stevens said.

“It will be different for me because I have to lead being a captain and a senior.

I have to be positive all the time. It’s more pressure I feel like this year, but it’s good.”

As a player, Stevens has become a mix of her parents. Her father Chip was a forward at Brookwood in the late 1980s who played college soccer at Lander.

Her mother Celeste, a longtime coach who now works with Grayson’s girls team, played club soccer at Presbyterian as a defender.

They put a soccer ball at

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Mill Creek boys rally, stun Duluth

By Guy Curtright

but that was something to think about later as the Hawks celebrating wildly NORCROSS — After on the court after the a hot-shooting first half, comeback victory. it looked like the Du“It’s exciting,” said luth boys were headed former Central Gwinnett to a school-record fifth coach David Allen, in his straight trip to the state first season at Mill Creek. tournament.

“As a coach or a player, Mill Creek, though, had this is the game you preother ideas Tuesday night. pare for all year. It’s the The Hawks, who had only must win until the lost twice to the Wildcats state tournament.” in the regular season, That’s where the overcame the 37-22 Hawks are assured of halftime deficit to force going, even if they don’t overtime and shocked Du- win either of their reluth 65-62 in the Region maining region tourna7-AAAAAA tournament ment games.

Evan Richardson had Mill Creek’s Keetone Glover (3) shoots and scores over at Meadlowcreek.

Mill Creek (14-12) 17 points, including the Duluth’s Javis Diaz (10) and Will Huzzie (2) in Tuesday’s Region 7-AAAAAA Basketball Tournament game will have to face No. 1 tying 3-pointer with just played at Meadowcreek High School. (Photo: Craig seed Norcross (24-1) in Cappy) the semifinals on Friday, See HAWKS, Page 2B Staff Correspondent

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Lanier boys basketball falls to Cedar Shoals 64-51

By Cody Pace

Juwaun Jones coming just short of 10 apiece, but they just couldn’t muster ATHENS — Lanier up enough offense to take boy’s down top-seeded Cedar basketball Shoals, falling 64-51 in likes to the second round of the attack the Region 8-AAAAA Tourglass and nament. go after “We like to get it and rebounds go,” Huckaby said. “And to take it we couldn’t get it out and down the score on this end. It just Derrick court and wasn’t our night.”

Brown put up Lanier had three playpoints, a strategy coach ers in double digits, Jeremy Huckaby calls including Adrian Martin “glass and gas.” and Jones with 15 each While his Longhorns and Brown with 10. were successful in pulling However, the offense down the rebounds, with struggled overall, espeboth Derek Brown and cially from 3-point range Staff Correspondent

an elite team like that turning the ball over the way we did.”

Cedar Shoals ran a half-court press for much of the game, which suffocated the ability for Lanier to move the ball around in its offensive half. That led to some of those turnovers, as well as a few hurried shots.

“They just got into us,” Huckaby said. “They got into us and we didn’t respond very well. We tried to do some things we can’t do. We had some guys try to go beyond their skill level.”

While Lanier played well defensively at times,

as evidenced by the fact that they worked back to a four-point deficit late in the second quarter.

However, they struggled in transition and got some key players into foul trouble, including Tyler Taylor. Taylor’s third foul came early in the third quarter, which limited him to just five points on the night.

Huckaby said that Taylor’s foul trouble really did them in.

“It hurt when Tyler Taylor got his third foul,” Huckaby said. “We’re a lot better on the floor with him and that’s when they stretched it out.”

Duluth finished in a three-way tie for second place with Collins Hill and Peachtree, but slipped to the No. 4 seed on tiebreakers.

For a half, it didn’t look like it would matter.

Then Mill Creek made

sure that it did.

Six of Allen’s last seven teams at Central made the state tournament, including a Final Four trip.

Now he will be taking Mill Creek to the state tourney.

more rebounds.

“We told (Newby and Marchese) that we were going to have to get some second-chance opportunities,” Archer head coach Ryan Lesniak said. “The 31 rebounds between the two of them helped that happen.”

Of Marchese’s 11 rebounds, five were on the offensive end, helping her to score six points.

Those six points lifted Marchese to a personal milestone as she topped the 1,000-point mark for her prep career.

Asia McCoy, who led Archer with 18 points, scored seven of those in the first as the Tigers edged out to a 15-9 lead.

Newby went to work in the second quarter with

nine points, while McCoy scored six more.

Archer led 32-17 at the half, but Central scored four quick points (all by Jasmin Fleetwood) to open the third period to get within 11 at 32-21.

But that was all the points Central (4-22) would get in the period as the Tigers put the game out of reach with an 11-0 run to close out the third.

Archer, which led by as many as 27 in the fourth, also received nine points from Hannah Dunston.

Central was led by 11 points from Fleetwood, while Alicia Cunningham scored 10.

Archer will play again at 7 p.m. on Friday against the GraysonSouth Gwinnett winner.

She could play up front, she could be your No. 9, holding balls up well.

She’s just very crafty with the ball. She can play with all surfaces of the foot and she strikes the ball well. From distance, Ella scores a lot of goals.

That’s the thing over the past two years she has scored a lot of goals. She has been involved with the youth national teams, spending time and helping the U-20 team qualify.

Ella is going to be a lot of fun. I think our fans will really, really enjoy watching her play because she is so crafty on the ball and in tight positions. She will really thrive in our system of play.”

Before the college career gets going, Stevens

plans to enjoy one last season with Grayson.

“It’s kind of weird (to be a senior), everybody says ‘This is your last first game, this is your last this, your last that,” Stevens said. “It’s a little bit nostalgic already, but in the same sense I’m still here. You have to stay in the moment here and then be very appreciative of everything while you’re here.”

Above, Mill Creek’s Evan Richardson (2) scores as Duluth defender Will Huzzie (2) looks on in Tuesday’s Region 7-AAAAAA Basketball Tournament game played at Meadowcreek High School. Right, Mill Creek’s Miles Riley (0) tries to drive past Duluth defender Lamont Smith (3) (Photos: Craig Cappy)

“We told our guys at halftime not to try and get it all back in the third quarter,” Allen said. “We wanted to just take our time and nibble away at the lead. The players responded and that’s what they did. They didn’t panic and they stayed true

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Derouen, and the rebound went to Berkmar, ultiits next three possessions, mately leading to Clara while the Patriots (7-19) Lawton going to the creeped out in front 33-30 free-throw line with six with 46 seconds left by seconds left. hitting 2 of 4 free throws.

In the double bonus, With 39 seconds left, the seventh-seeded Patrithe Panthers (19-7) evened ots had a chance to put the score at 33-33 when the game out of reach, Kiersten Hunter buried but both efforts from her fourth 3-pointer of Lawton were off. The Pathe night off a feed from triots had their chances at Dominique Leonidas. the charity stripe, but hit Nine seconds later, Jirah just 5 of 16 on the night.

Simpkins hit a pull-up Those last two misses jumper in the lane to regave Parkview one more claim the lead for Berkmar chance, and the Panthers at 35-33. Simpkins, who cashed in when Derouen was battling a leg injury, took a feed from Leonifinished with five points, das and hit a 15-foot seven rebounds and three jumper right before the steals. buzzer to send the game The Panthers’ next into overtime. possession ended with a The extra period was missed shot from Kristi all Parkview as the Pan-

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what did them in.

In just the first half alone, Lanier had three traveling violations, two of which weren’t even forced by Jaguars defenders. They also had a handful of bad passes in the paint that ended up out of bounds and succumbed to the pressure of the Cedar Shoals defense more than a few times, throwing some bad passes that were intercepted.

Huckaby estimates that his team had nearly 20 turnovers.

“We were disappointed with the way we handled pressure tonight,” Huckaby said. “You can’t beat

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The 6-foot-5 senior fouled out in overtime, though, as did Javis Diaz, who had a game-high 22 points for Duluth.

The Hawks, who never trailed in OT, were 6-for8 at the foul line in the extra period, there only basket a layup by DeMarria Ingram that made it 64-59.

A Duluth 3-pointer cut it to a two-point game, but Miles Riley made one of his two foul shots with 14 seconds remaining and Matt Dobbs had a clinching steal in the frantic final seconds.

No. 5 seed Mill Creek, which had lost to Duluth by scores of 62-47 and 73-62, placed four players in double figures.

Christian Mancillas had 16 points, as well as seven rebounds and three assists. Riley added 14 points and Charles Botchway scored 11.

Diaz had 15 points in the first half as Duluth (16-10) took a 15-point lead. But Mill Creek cut the deficit to 43-39 by holding the suddenly cold Wildcats to six thirdquarter points and then took advantage of Duluth turnovers in the fourth quarter.

where the team shot just 5 of 16, with four of those five coming from Adrian Martin in the fourth quarter when it was too late.

“We didn’t shoot it well. We missed some good looks, I thought,” Huckaby said. “It was frustrating we couldn’t get ourselves in a position to make that fourth quarter close. We felt like if we get in the fourth quarter and it be close, maybe they would get tight and it didn’t happen.”

While the three point shooting didn’t do the Longhorns any favors offensively, their turnover problem is ultimately

World Cup in December, 2016. their daughter’s feet from If she is picked for the an early age.

U-20 World Cup roster, “They threw me into it would mean taking a it and I never came out,” redshirt season as a Duke Stevens said. “I think I freshman. She hasn’t must have liked it because thought much about that I stuck with it.” scenario yet while she Success in soccer came focuses on high school pretty rapidly, too. soccer and await her next Stevens was targeted call for a national team for region teams early, camp. giving her trips to places “That’s all up in the air like Costa Rica with the right now,” Stevens said. region team and Madrid “I’m just taking every op(her first trip to Europe) portunity I can and makwith the national team. ing the most of it. … I just The U.S. Under-17 want to be the best player National Team member I can possibly be and go played last year with the as far as I possibly can go U-20 National Team, (in soccer). If that means scoring a goal as it won full (national) team, that’s the CONCACAF chamamazing. That’s awesome. pionship in Honduras and If that’s not in store for qualified for the U-20 me, I’ll still do the best I

to what we were trying to do. We made the shots we needed to make.”

Obinna Ofodile, the Wildcats’ 6-foot-7 senior center, had a game-high 12 rebounds, but just six points. Adam Flagler and Lamont Smith each scored 11 points.

“Duluth is a heck of a ball team,” Allen said.

“They shoot the ball very well and have size all over the place. We knew it would be a battle, but we thought we had some things to counter what they do.”

Top Seeds thers went on a 9-0 run to escape.

“At the end of the day, we just didn’t play with our normal energy,” Parkview head coach Kirk Call said. “That’s not to take anything away from Berkmar because they played their tails off.

We were out there just waiting for things to happen instead of trying to make them happen.”

Derouen finished with 14 points and six rebounds to lead Parkview, while Hunter hit the only four 3-pointers of the night for Parkview to finish with 12 points.

Clayton was the top scorer for Berkmar with 14 points with six rebounds, while Clara Lawton finished with 11

points, eight rebounds and two steals.

“I’m really proud of our girls,” Berkmar head coach Kari Slaten said.

“We had a rough game against (Parkview) last week and wanted to come out with some more energy.”

Parkview will play again on Friday at 4 p.m. at Central against the winner of the Brookwood-Dacula contest.

Archer had an easier time of things as the Tigers overcome Central’s physical style of play early for the 56-33 win.

Autumn Newby had a huge night for Archer (23-3) with 15 points and 20 rebounds, while Linsey Marchese helped out on the boards with 11

Stevens can do.”

A career at Duke is definitely on the agenda for Stevens, a one-time North Carolina fan who ended up choosing the Blue Devils over Virginia and UCLA. “When I was younger, everything I looked at was UNC and it was, ‘Oh my gosh, I want to go there,’” Stevens said. “That’s the skeleton in my closet. I did want to go to UNC until I visited Duke. I was blown away by the academics, the athletics, everything at Duke.”

Duke was a good fit academically for the 3.7GPA student, who spends the last three periods of the day in work-based learning for her veterinarian mother and learns

to play the guitar and piano in her spare time.

It also was the perfect fit in soccer, not to mention she gets to play alongside her best friend, Parkview senior and fellow Duke signee Emma Carlson.

The Blue Devils were happy to land a coveted recruit like Stevens, ranked No. 11 nationally in TopDrawerSoccer. com’s rankings of top high school seniors.

“Ella is probably one of the most creative players in the class of 2016 in the country,” Duke women’s soccer coach Robbie Church said of Stevens’ signing. “We’re thrilled to have Ella come into our system of play. She can play either in midfield as a No. 8 player or at No. 10.

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BASKETBALL

• Region 8-AAAAAA Tournament at Central Gwinnett • Region 7-AAAAAA Tournament at Meadowcreek • Region 8-AAAAA Tournament at Flowery Branch • Region 8-AAAA Tournament at Buford • Region 6-AA Tournament at Pace Academy • Region 8-A Tournament at Athens Academy

SOCCER

4:30 p.m. — Wesleyan at Marist

TENNIS

• Lambert at Collins Hill 4 p.m. — Lanier at Mill Creek 4 p.m. — Wesleyan boys at Chattahoochee 4 p.m. — Chattahoochee girls at Wesleyan Thursday

BASKETBALL

• Region 8-AAAAAA Tournament at Central Gwinnett • Region 7-AAAAAA Tournament at Meadowcreek • Region 8-AAAAA Tournament at Flowery Branch • Region 8-AAAA Tournament at Buford • Region 6-AA Tournament at Pace Academy • Region 8-A Tournament at Athens Academy

SOCCER

5:30 p.m. — North at GAC 5:30 p.m. — Parkview at Walton

TENNIS

• Archer and Apalachee at Rhodes Jordan • Centennial at Duluth • Norcross girls at St. Pius • St. Pius boys at Norcross 3 p.m. — Meadowcreek at Central 3 p.m. — Mountain View at Lanier 3:45 p.m. — Parkview at Providence 4 p.m. — Mill Creek at GAC 4 p.m. — North girls at Northview 4 p.m. — Northview boys at North 4 p.m. — Wesleyan at Collins Hill

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Sports Calendar DIVING

Ongoing through Feb. 28: SpringDogs Springboard Diving of Gwinnett is accepting registration for training at three Gwinnett aquatic centers — Collins Hill, Mountain Park and West Gwinnett.

Sessions are open to ages 8 and up and no knowledge of springboard diving is required. Cost is $75 for the first round of training and a $14 AAU registration fee also is required.

Sessions at Collins Hill are 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays (from Feb. 29-March 7) and Wednesdays (March 3-31).

Sessions at Mountain Park are from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays (Feb. 29-March 28) and Wednesdays (March 3-30).

Sessions at West Gwinnett are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays (March 1-29) and Thursdays (March 3-31), as well as beginner training Thursdays (March 3-31) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more diving dates, times, pricing and club information, go to www.gwin-

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Ongoing through March 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County is accepting registration for its spring season, which begins in March.

The flag football league hosts games and practices, which are on the same day, at Gary Pirkle Park, Rhodes Jordan Park and Discovery High School. Register online at www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

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Ongoing through March 1: I9 Sports of Northwest Gwinnett County is accepting registration for its spring season, which begins in March.

Games are practices, which are on the same day, are at Gary Pirkle Park, Rhodes Jordan Park and Discovery High School. Register online at www.i9sports.com or call 678-472-2142.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Newton talks about being a ‘sore loser’ The Sports Xchange

Charlotte, N.C., while cleaning out his locker. He said Cam Newton wasn’t “that’s cool” if he offended apologizing Tuesday for anyone with his actions. walking out on reporters “But I know who I am after the Carolina Panthers’ and I’m not about to conloss in the Super Bowl 50. form nor bend for anybody’s Newton acknowledged expectations because your that he was a “sore loser” or anybody else’s expectaafter the Panthers fell to the tions will never exceed Denver Broncos 24-10 on mine,” Newton said.

Sunday night in Santa Clara, Speaking with the media Calif. He answered only a is optional on exit day at few questions from the me- the end of the season, but dia before walking out.

Newton wanted to address “I’ve been on record to the criticism directed at him say I’m a sore loser. Who since then. likes to lose? You show me a “It happened,” he said. good loser and I’m going to “I didn’t want to talk to the show you a loser,” he said. media at the time. The truth “It’s not a popularity conof the matter is I really still test. I’m here to win football don’t want to talk to the games.” media. But at the end of the The 2015 NFL Most day, things have to happen.

Valuable Player spoke to “I had a lot of time to go reporters on Tuesday in back and play everything

back. I’m human. I never once said that I was perfect.

I never proclaimed that I was perfect, but at the end of the day, people pick and do things of that sort.”

Panthers coach Ron Rivera applauded Newton for speaking on Tuesday.

“Obviously, somebody had a great conversation with him and explained it to him and he was able to compose himself and speak to you folks,” Rivera said. “That’s huge. What he did today was a part of his growth. He is still growing and maturing as a man in this world.”

Newton’s teammates also supported him in the locker room, shouting “We love you.”

“He’s a competitor just like everybody else,”

fullback Mike Tolbert said.

“You look at the guy. He’s not happy at all about what happened. I’m not happy about what happened. I don’t think anybody that played in this game was happy about what happened.

So why should we be all smiles when the game is over?”

Newton promised to help the Panthers return to the Super Bowl.

“I’ve got no more tears to cry,” he said. “At the end of the day, when you invest so much time and sacrifice so much and things don’t go as planned, the emotions take over. That’s what happens.

“As far as trying to be like this person, trying to be like that person … the truth of the matter is I’m not trying to be like this person.”

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ber (145) Central Gwinnett: The Gwinnett County Ahkeem Lewis (106), Takedown Club recently Jorge Cameron (126), Joel selected its wrestlers of the Linares (195) month for January.

Collins Hill: Tariq The following wrestlers, Malik (106), Codi Russell listed with their weight (126), Tavion Askew (160) class, earned the honor: Dacula: Tyler Payne Archer: Chris Diaz (126), Anderson Bailey (145), Thomas Bullard (152), Leonard Johnson (170), Daniel Bullard (182) (182) Berkmar: Brian Sweet Discovery: Aaron Willis (132), Danny Nguyen (138), Erick Linares (170), (138), Zaakir Faisthalab Mustafa Alkhatib (182) (145) Duluth: Kacey BlackBrookwood: Kendrick man (113), Khiree Banks (106), Thomas Col- Seabrook (145), Aaron train (120), Shane DeFrei- Black (160), Jay Carnagey tas (285) (170) Buford: Kyle McGreater Atlanta ChrisCullough (113), Chase tian: Sam Collins (120), Hartman (120), Jack BarBrooks Rice (182), Aiden

Jarrett (220) Grayson: Corey Barron (126), Daniel Steele (132), Demetrius Williams (138) Lanier: Brett Sivadon (120), Ethan Wilson (170), Alejandro Garcia (182) Meadowcreek: John Nguyen (152), Hector Mendoza (220), Marcus Bailey (285) Mill Creek: David Ramos (106), Jared Preyer (138), Dorian Piekarz (170) Mountain View: Leon Jarda (145), Justin George (152), Marquel Broughton (160) Norcross: William Johnson (132), Masunga Mabuso (138), Jacob Johnson (170)

North Gwinnett: Dustin Chovanic (113), Oliver Thigpen (132), Seth Bradford (138) Parkview: Ja’Quan Reese (126), Noah Swift (152), Zach Hamilton (170) Peachtree Ridge: Nic McClure (152), J.J. Stewart (220), Maxwell Bell (285) Shiloh: Jacquile Stevenson (170), Tyler Simpson (220), Leonardo Contreras (285) South Gwinnett: Mario Bembry (106), Christian Torres (113), Jamal Reed (285) Wesleyan: Harrison Dearth (113), George Bielan (160), Chapman Pendery (170)

IN BRIEF Peachtree Ridge boys win JV region title Peachtree Ridge’s junior varsity team won the Region 7-AAAAAA Tournament title this past weekend.

The team is coached by Marcus Diggs, who has won two ninth-grade and one JV championship over the past four seasons. He has a 56-9 record during that span.

The Lions (15-1) trailed Norcross by 14 points in the fourth quarter, but rallied for the title game win.

Members of the winning team are Devon Higgs, Deangelo DeShields, Tamir Harrison-Chester, Cedric Slater, Devin Vassell, Michael Williams, Darius Moss, Alex Walker, Bentley Grove, Hunter Brummel, Nuri Parkinson and Izu Onyekachi.

Shiloh freshmen win county title in boys basketball Shiloh’s ninth-grade boys basketball team won the Gwinnett County title over the weekend

with a 41-40 victory over Peachtree Ridge.

The Generals, led by tournament MVP Darius Garcia, defeated Discovery and Grayson earlier in the tourney. They are coached

by Jeff Folkard and Reggie Anderson.

Joining Garcia on the championship team are Tommy Reid, Jalin Mills, Bryson Dennis, Gabriel Price, Ryon Lovett, Kendall Lewis, Marcus Lofton, Nile Barclift, Anthony Abrams, Isaiah MortonOliphant, Kendall Peabody Jr. and Samari Moore.

Georgia Force’s Hopkins signs with Millsaps College Tyler Hopkins, quarterback for the Gwinnettbased Georgia Force football program, signed with the Millsaps College (Miss.) football program on National Signing Day. Hopkins had 3,302 career passing yards, 62 total touchdowns and an overall quarterback rating of 102.9. He earned national player of the week honors in 2014,

first-team all-state in 2014 and 2015, offensive MVP in 2014 and 2015 and offensive player of the week in 2015.

Hopkins also has been active in his schoolwork and community, serving on the City of Sugar Hill Youth Council and earning academic awards such as the National Honors Society and Georgia Certificate of Merit Award.

Calhoun played college football at Valdosta State, where he won two national titles.

Carrollton went 10-12 the past two seasons under Dudley, who replaced Rayvan Teague. Teague led the Trojans to doubledigit wins nine times from 2002-2013 and made two state-title game appearances.

The Carrollton principal is former Parkview soccer coach and administrator Mark Albertus, who also is a Parkview grad.

Berkmar grad Calhoun named Carrollton’s head McFerrin named football coach Berkmar grad Sean Cal- region’s top houn was hired recently athletic director as the new head football coach at Carrollton High School, where he replaces the retiring Ed Dudley.

Calhoun previously was the offensive coordinator at Colquitt County, where he helped the team to back-to-back Class AAAAAA state championships. Before going to Colquitt, he was an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Collins Hill, where he coached current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

Winder-Barrow assistant principal and athletic director Rob McFerrin was named recently as the 2016 Region 8-AAAAA Athletic Director of the Year.

McFerrin has been Winder-Barrow’s AD since 2013 and has worked in education for 20 years years as an English teacher and coach in multiple sports. He previously worked in Gwinnett at Mill Creek.

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SUPER SIX SOCCER BOYS Name: Graham Grassmyer School: Brookwood Class: Senior Twitter handle: @

Ggrassmyer19 College choice: Flagler Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Berkmar’s Henry Plietez Favorite U.S. National Team player: Deandre Yedlin Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “M.A.A.D. City” by Kendrick Lamar Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Tiempos My perfect meal would be: Chipotle Dream car: Bugatti Best-looking celebrity: Ariana Grande Noteworthy: • Helped the Broncos to back-to-back state championship game appearances, including a state title in 2014 • Had six goals and 13 assists as a junior • All-county selection last season Coach Stephen George’s take: “Graham is the last of three Grassmyer brothers who have had a lasting impact on Brookwood and Gwinnett Soccer during their high school careers.

Graham is arguably the best of the three brothers who have held Super Six, All-County, and All-State honors. GG is a smooth player with great compo-

BOYS Region 8-AAAAAA Archer Coach: Brian Zirbel 2015 record: 7-9-1 Returning starters: DEF Isaac Olusina, Jr.; DEF Max Neal, Sr.; DEF Matthew Fritts, Sr.; DEF Johnny Durnell, Sr.; MF Christian Hughey, Sr.; MF Nick Pruehs, Jr.; MF Dylan Ward, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: GK Zachary Hutzell, Fr.; MF Jairo Angulo, Jr.; DEF J.D. Whitaker, Jr.; MF Jonathan Van Baush, Sr. Outlook: Archer improved greatly from a 2-13 season in 2014, but still fell short of the postseason last year because of a handful of close losses in region play. A solid group of returnees on defense should help the Tigers continue to improve, and possibly challenge for a state playoff berth.

Berkmar Coach: Tracy Crouch 2015 record/playoff finish: 9-7-1 Returning starters: GK Ismael Deleon, Sr.; DEF Josue Fuentes, Sr.; MF Mario Gaverette, Jr.; MF Sergy Rodriguez, Sr.; MF Alejandro Esqivel, Jr.; MF Brandon DeJesus, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F James Forester, Jr.; MF Geovanni Rios, Soph.; MF Guillermo Javier, Jr.; DEF Ignacio Ximenez, Jr.; DEF Hector Castro, Sr. Outlook: The Patriots have been solid the past few seasons after winning the state championship in 2013. They are talented once again this year, with the goal of challenging for a playoff spot in difficult 8-AAAAAA. Brookwood Coach: Stephen George 2015 record/playoff finish: 18-5/ state runner-up Returning starters: DEF Samir Williams, Sr.; DEF Teddy Bockhop, Soph.; DEF Andrew Mohsen, Sr.; MF Steve Rios, Jr.; MF Jason Stribling, Sr.; MF Graham Grassmyer, Sr.; F Samaan Williams, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F Nicky Kodua, Sr.; GK Mitch Barry, Sr.; F/MF Michael Neacsu, Soph.

Outlook: Stephen George was promoted from assistant to head coach of his alma mater after last season’s state runner-up finish. He replaces previous coach Danny Klinect, now the head coach at Parkview. George inherits another talented group of Broncos with seven returning regulars, including talented brothers Samaan and Samir Williams and midfielder Graham Grassmyer.

Central Gwinnett Coach: Cory Morgan 2015 record/playoff finish: 13-4/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: MF Joel Dominguez, Sr.; F Muhamed Omanovic, Sr.; DEF Kevin Lopez, Sr.; F Alejandro Rios, Sr.; MF Bryan Ortiz, Sr.; MF Ade Oke, Sr.; DEF Eric Arevalo, Jr.; DEF Octavio Aguilar, Jr.; DEF Jovany Medina, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: DEF Obed Medina, Soph.

Outlook: Central won the 8-AAAAAA title, its first region title in Class AAAAAA, last season with a perfect 8-0 record, but quickly exited the playoffs on an upset loss to Meadowcreek. The Black Knights suffered some key graduation losses off that team, but talent returns including Joel

sure and technical ability.

Graham will take on more of an attacking role for Brookwood this year which will allow him to add on to his six goals and 13 assists from 2015.”

Name: Won Il Lee School: Peachtree Ridge Class: Senior Twitter handle:

N/A College choices: Georgia State, Georgia Gwinnett College Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Teammate Sam Aiken Favorite U.S. National Team player: Ji Sung Park (South Korean National Team) Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Mercurial My perfect meal would be: Beef Dream car: BMW Noteworthy: • Had 14 goals and seven assists as a junior • All-county and all-region selection last season • Led Gwinnett midfielders in goals scored in 2015 Coach Ryan Sutton’s take: “Won is a quick and skilled attacking midfielder who can attack like a forward, having outstanding pace and skill. Won is a very dynamic attacking midfielder with tremendous skill and finishing ability and can also create goalscoring opportunities. Won

is a fairly unknown college soccer prospect who has gained recent attention from numerous colleges and universities throughout the Southeast.”

Name: Jose Linares School: Duluth Class: Senior Twitter handle: @

jose_linares97 College choices: Georgia State, Kennesaw State Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Teammate Mitch McCurry Favorite U.S. National Team player: Julian Green Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “Remember the Game” Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Mercurials My perfect meal would be: A cookout Dream car: Audi r8 Best-looking celebrity: Selena Gomez Noteworthy: • Helped the Wildcats to the Class AAAAAA state title last season • Four-year varsity player, two-time all-county selection • Had 22 assists and five goals as a junior Coach Adel Mohsen’s take: “Jose is a true captain that leads others. I could not ask for a better player and person to help and be my voice on the field. He is a great player with a bright soccer future.”

Name: Austin Lu School: Parkview Class: Senior Twitter handle: @aus-

tintigerlu College choice: Georgia Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Teammate Kevin Lingard Favorite U.S. National Team player: Clint Dempsey Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “All of the Lights” by Kanye West Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Tiempos My perfect meal would be: Sushi Dream car: Audi R8 Best-looking celebrity: Selena Gomez Noteworthy: • Had a 0.68 goals-against average last season • Earned 15 victories in goal as a junior • Was a first-team All-Region 8-AAAAAA selection Coach Danny Klinect’s take: “Austin is an incredible athlete combined with cat-like reflexes and that is a terrific combination for a keeper. He’s a natural leader on and off the field as evident by his teammates selecting him as our captain. He commands the box very well and keeps us organized in the back. His career goals-against average is less than 1.00 and that speaks volumes of his abilities.”

Name: Mitch McCurry School: Duluth Class: Senior Twitter handle: @

BigMitch_3 College choices: Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Lehigh, Georgia Tech Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Teammate Jose Linares Favorite U.S. National Team player: Gyasi Zardes Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “For My Dogs” by Waka Flocka Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Mercurials My perfect meal would be: Fettucini alfredo Dream car: Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Best-looking celebrity: Alex Morgan Noteworthy: • Helped the Wildcats to the Class AAAAAA state title last season • Four-year varsity starter, two-time all-county selection • Region 7-AAAAAA defender of the year as a junior Coach Adel Mohsen’s take: “Mitch leads by example and is dependable on and off the field. He is a great team player who puts his teammates first.”

Name: Samaan Williams School: Brookwood Class: Senior Twitter handle: @MoneyIsNice

College choice: Evansville Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Teammate and brother Samir Williams Favorite U.S. National Team player: Clint Dempsey Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “Don’t” by Bryson Tiller Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Mercurial Vapor X My perfect meal would be: Fried chicken Dream car: Lamborghini Aventador Best-looking celebrity: Beyonce Noteworthy: • Helped the Broncos to backto-back state championship game appearances, including a state title in 2014 • Has 26 goals and 11 assists in his career • Had 11 goals and five assists as a junior Coach Stephen George’s take: “This will be Samaan’s fourth year as a varsity letterwinner and second straight year being selected as a Super Six honoree. He has helped to lead Brookwood to back-to-back state championship appearances. He is a physically dominant player.

His strength and pace legitimately change every game by forcing opposing teams to adjust their defensive tactical plan. He will look to add to his career totals of 26 goals and 11 assists in his senior year.”

Name: T.J. Anderson School: Wesleyan

BOYS SOCCER TEAM BY TEAM PREVIEWS Dominguez, a playmaker in the midfield. Muhamed Omanovic moves to forward, where he will boost an offense that lost its top three scorers. The defense should be stout with three-year starter Kevin Lopez and two-year starter Eric Arevalo leading the way.

Dacula Coach: Jason Guzzardo 2015 record: 8-9-1 Returning starters: GK Bryce Lackey, Sr.; DEF Kevin Melgar, Sr.; DEF Chris Larkins, Sr.; DEF Marcus Araujo, Sr.; MF Zach Watson, Sr.; MF Moises Mejia, Jr.; MF Payton Rawson, Soph.; MF Dawson Dobash, Sr.; F Rashan Marin, Sr.; F Alex Cedeno, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F Claudiu Coliba, Soph.; MF Tayo Akinsanaya, Soph.; MF Eddu Solorzano, Soph.; DEF Mario Flamenco, Jr. Outlook: A veteran roster should help the Falcons be very competitive in 8-AAAAAA. Leading the way is record-setting goalkeeper Bryce Lackey, one of the county’s best at his position.

Grayson Coach: Lee Duggan 2015 record/playoff finish: 11-6/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: F Austin Casbarro, Jr.; MF Dean Still, Sr.; MF Jordan Rojas, Jr.; GK Riley Eck, Sr.; GK Danny Conlin, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Ernard Jaganjac, Jr.; F/DEF Thomas Judge, Jr.; DEF Joey Lieto, Soph.; DEF Jack Moynihan, Soph.; MF Liam Butts, Fr. Outlook: Grayson has been improving in recent seasons, a trend first-year head coach Lee Duggan hopes to continue. Duggan has spent the last five years as an assistant at Grayson and Parkview.

His first team returns some experience on defense, but must replace last year’s 8-AAAAAA forward of the year (Josiah Baker) and midfielder of the year (Danny Kierath).

Parkview Coach: Danny Klinect 2015 record/playoff finish: 15-6/ state semifinals Returning starters: GK Austin Lu, Sr.; DEF Stefan Gordon, Sr.; DEF Louis Gratz, Sr.; DEF John Michael Bandy, Soph.; MF Kevin Lingard, Sr.; MF Idris Abdullah, Sr.; MF Andrei Bajura, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: F/DEF Maurice Thompson, Sr.; DEF Nick Giacobbe, Sr.; MF Rashid Jakupovic, Jr.; MF Carlos Valenciano, Soph.; DEF/F Kendall Edwards, Fr.; MF/DEF Natneal McDonald, Fr.; MF Dylan Gaither, Fr. Outlook: Danny Klinect coached in the last Parkview-Brookwood matchup, which was decided in penalty kicks in last year’s Final Four, but he was the Broncos’ head coach. He switches sides in the rivalry this season, taking over for Michael Tolmich. His first team features one of the area’s top goalies in Austin Lu (0.68 goalsagainst average) and two players who should boost their offensive production this season in Andrei Bajura (10 goals, eight assists in 2015) and Kevin Lingard (eight goals, six assists).

Shiloh Coach: Jim Crase 2015 record: 4-9-2 Returning starters: GK Chris Phillips, Jr.; DEF Deshaun

Johnson, Jr.; MF Marcus Lee, Soph.; F Abi Getachew, Jr.; MF Bryan Urvina, Soph.; F Brandon Rodriguez, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Miguel Gonzalez, Fr.; DEF Ian Gomez, Soph.; DEF Ivan Valedez, Sr.; MF Kevin Lopez, Fr.; MF Micah Nguyen, Fr. Outlook: The Generals aim to be more competitive in difficult 8-AAAAAA this season thanks to a solid core of returning players, with experience back at all positions.

South Gwinnett Coach: Kevin Martin 2015 record: 3-11 Returning starters: GK Rudy Jackson, Sr.; DEF Sven Keran, Sr.; MF Dionysius Harmon, Sr.; F Raymond Aibangbee, Jr.; DEF Chandler Butler, Sr.; MF Kimuel Bryan, Sr.; MF Mahamed Bashir, Sr.; DEF Carlos Cuenca, Sr.; MF Abayomi Ogunnoiki, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F Dexton Mae, Jr.; DEF Julian Cuenca, Fr.; MF Cesar Soto, Fr.; DEF Christian Romero, Soph.

Outlook: South had been on a good run in boys soccer, but struggled last season and won just one region game (over Archer).

The Comets turn to new head coach Kevin Martin, in his first year at South, for improvements.

Region 7-AAAAAA Collins Hill Coach: Mike Burrell 2015 record/playoff finish: 7-11/ first round of playoffs Returning starters: F George Bonsu, Sr.; GK Scott Inderrieden, Sr.; DEF Brentt Interiano, Sr; MF Sam Glenn, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: DEF Marco Regino, Sr.; F Andre Benoit, Jr.; MF Edward Raji, Jr.; MF Antonio Lara, Jr.; MF Amar Meskovic, Jr.; MF Andrew Fancher, Jr.; MF Armon Glenn, Soph.; DEF Erick Campistrano, Soph.; GK Grant Bell, Soph.; Brooks Hoover, Fr.; Zeeshan Chaudhary, Fr.; Marco Suarez, Fr.; Simon Mahathirath, Fr. Outlook: Collins Hill didn’t have its usual sterling record last season, but still made the playoffs out of a challenging region. The Eagles plan to return there this season despite a revamped starting lineup.

Duluth Coach: Adel Mohsen 2015 record/playoff finish: 20-2/ state champions Returning starters: MF Jose Linares, Sr.; MF Raul Sorto, Sr.; DEF Mitch McCurry, Sr.; DEF Daniel Arnstein, Sr.; MF Kevin Soto, Sr.; F Thierry Jules, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Mauricio Ochoa, Sr.; F David Park, Sr.; DEF Jack Sweeney, Jr. Outlook: Graduation took some key players from last year’s team, which rolled to a 20-2 record and the Class AAAAAA state title. The losses included Daily Post player of the year Carlos Delarosa, who had 23 goals and nine assists. But the Wildcats didn’t lose everything.

They should be a title contender once again behind playmaking midfielders Jose Linares, Raul Sorto and Kevin Soto, defenders Mitch McCurry and Daniel Arnstein and forward Thierry Jules.

Meadowcreek Coach: Tyler LaFleur 2015 record/playoff finish: 12-61/second round of state playoffs

Returning starters: GK Jose Alvarado; DEF Michael Mendoza; MF Carlos Ramirez Other key players/newcomers: MF Henry Benavides; DEF Anthony Diaz; F Jonathan Santos; F Sergio Aguilar; MF Antonio Tello Outlook: The Meadowcreek boys have been their school’s most consistently successful program in recent seasons, a run they hope will continue this season. To do that, the Mustangs must fill a number of holes in the lineup from last season’s team, which upset Region 8-AAAAAA champion Central Gwinnett in the first round of the state playoffs.

Mill Creek Coach: Brett Godwin 2015 record: 11-6 Returning starters: MF Billy Johnson, Sr.; DEF Davis Magee, Sr.; F Justin Marshall, Sr.; MF Brandon Ramos, Sr.; GK Jason Chavez, Jr.; DEF Drew Miller, Jr.; DEF David Quiceno, Jr.; F Brenton King, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: DEF Ernando Manrique, Sr.; MF Diego Manrique, Sr.; MF Clay Schuetz, Sr.; F Zack Ernst, Soph.

Outlook: After finishing as state runner-up in 2014, the Hawks missed the playoffs last season.

They are hopeful of the postseason this spring thanks to some key returning players, including Navybound Ernando and Diego Manrique, who are back from academy soccer. Billy Johnson (22 goals, 26 assists in three seasons), Davis Magee, Justin Marshall, Brandon Ramos and Clay Schuetz (North Georgia recruit) also are key seniors for new head coach Brett Godwin.

Mountain View Coach: Shane Pulliam 2015 record: 3-12-1 Returning starters: F Carlos Ayala-Viera; DEF Michael Albrecht Other key players/newcomers: Outlook: Central Gwinnett grad Shane Pulliam is the Bears’ new head coach, replacing Stan Carpenter, who started the program.

Mountain View hasn’t fared well in tough 7-AAAAAA, needing to boost its depth to compete with the region’s perennial powers.

Norcross Coach: Frank Pitt 2015 record/playoff finish: 9-6 Returning starters: GK Preston Schaefer, Soph.; DEF Bentley Skinner, Sr.; DEF Jack Sutton, Soph.; MF Alan Mejia, Sr.; MF Victor Munoz, Sr.; MF Alexis Garcia, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: DEF Hector Escalante Outlook: New head coach Frank Pitt hopes to lead the Blue Devils back into the playoffs after they barely missed out last season in difficult 7-AAAAAA. North Gwinnett Coach: Mike Wentzler 2015 record/playoff finish: 12-7/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: MF Swezen Kizito, Sr.; GK Brandon Wischmeier, Sr.; MF David Abbott, Sr.; DEF Daniel Kim, Soph.; F Jaylim Aboneaaj, Soph.; F Harrison Pinkerton, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: DEF Thomas Toney, Fr.; DEF Michael Walsh, Fr. Outlook: North’s 2015 season ended in the first round of the

state playoffs, where it nearly knocked off eventual state runnerup and 2014 state champion Brookwood. The Bulldogs have some holes to fill in the lineup from that team, but they have solid returnees like seniors Swezen Kizito, Brandon Wischmeier and David Abbott.

Peachtree Ridge Coach: Ryan Sutton 2015 record: 9-9 Returning starters: GK Arish Nurani, Jr.; DEF Blake Patrick, Sr.; DEF Daniel Park, Sr.; DEF Yuri Horstmann, Sr.; F Sam Aiken, Sr.; MF Won Il Lee, Sr.; MF Jiwoo Kim, Sr.; DEF Harrison Arnold, Sr.; DEF Morgan Lee, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F Carlos Herrera, Jr.; MF Christian Augmon, Jr.; MF Nicolas Quiroga, Jr.; F Rodrigo Tosaki, Jr.; DEF Jorge Carrillo, Sr.; MF James Kim, Jr.; F Mitch Livingston, Sr.; DEF Sandro Alvarez, Jr.; DEF Joel Gabriel, Soph.; MF Adnan Abdulrab, Jr.; F James Williams, Fr. Outlook: A 1-3 start in region play doomed the Lions, who played well late (three wins in last four matches, the only loss a 3-2 game vs. eventual state champion Duluth) but uncharacteristically fell short of the playoffs. A veteran team gives Peachtree Ridge a good chance of correcting that this season. North Georgia recruit Sam Aiken and Won Il Lee, who had a team-high 14 goals and seven assists last year, spark the offense.

Region 8-AAAAA Discovery Coach: Jason Hall 2015 record: N/A Outlook: Discovery begins its first season of soccer with Jason Hall as head coach.

Lanier Coach: John Schaefer 2015 record/playoff finish: 11-52/first round of playoffs Returning starters: F Jay Larmond, Sr.; DEF Christian Overett, Sr.; DEF Luis Calderon, Sr.; MF David Pineda, Sr.; F Patrick Braz de Silva, Sr.; DEF Daniel Pujada, Sr.; MF/F Justin Soto, Sr.; F Sam Owen, Sr.; GK Amaury Ramos, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: Noah Thomas, Sr. Outlook: A senior-laden lineup has the Longhorns eying a return trip to the state playoffs this season. Big contributions are expected from senior Noah Thomas, a Memphis recruit.

Region 8-AAAA Buford Coach: Victor Lane 2015 record/playoff finish: 8-7-1/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: GK Will Davis, Sr.; MF Joe Guiney, Sr.; MF Uriel Galarza, Sr.; F Colin Owen, Sr.; F Colin Tarala, Sr.; DEF Leonel Solis, Jr.; MF Miguel Burgos, Jr.; DEF Brian Sullivan, Jr. Outlook: A third-place finish in 8-AAAA got the Wolves into the postseason, which ended quickly with a first-round loss. Buford hopes to go farther this year behind an experienced group of returning starters led by seniors Will Davis, Joe Guiney, Uriel Galarza, Colin Owen and Colin Tarala.

Region 6-AA GAC Coach: Thom Jacquet

2015 record/playoff finish: 20-21/state champions Returning starters: Michael Williams, Sr.; Matt Kenworthy, Sr.; Bennie Harris, Sr.; Richard Hamryka, Sr.; Oscar Vanegas, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: Angelo Lazar; Kendall Austin; Trey Kenworthy; Chris Barbieri; Colton Jones; Drew Shumard; Jack Jacquet; Spencer Yates Outlook: GAC is poised for another state championship hunt, reloading around an experienced group of seniors that features Lipscomb recruit Bennie Harris. The Spartans have won the past two Class AA state championships, as well as four state titles since 2007.

Wesleyan Coach: Billy Coxhead 2015 record/playoff finish: 12-9/ state runner-up Returning starters: F Nick Eversbusch, Jr.; F Abraham Lopez, Soph.; MF Bryce Cook, Jr.; MF Benji Johnson, Sr.; MF Grant Sauer, Sr.; DEF Kris Moratti, Jr.; GK Austin Pack, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Liam Coxhead, Fr.; DEF William Delk, Jr. Outlook: Wesleyan advanced to the Class AA finals last season before falling 4-1 to rival GAC. The Wolves have a good portion of their lineup back from 2015, with seven returning regulars, three of them seniors.

Region 8-A Hebron Coaches: Sean Garnett, Bob Gardner 2015 record/playoff finish: 9-8-1/ second round of state playoffs Returning starters: DEF Bryce Butler, Jr.; DEF Cameron Hall, Jr.; MF John McMillan, Jr.; F Jake Major, Jr.; DEF Ethan Farmer, Jr.; GK Paul Bogdan, Sr.; MF Christian Cortman, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Emmanueal Abunaw, Sr.; DEF Josh Meek, Jr.; F Matthew Meek, Soph.; MF Kyle Garnett, Fr.: DEF Zach Queen, Fr.; F Bailey Butler, Fr.; GK Tyler Kasten, Fr. Outlook: Former head coach Bob Gardner will have a co-head coach this season in Sean Garnett, who was the Mill Creek boys’ head coach from 2007-15. He led Mill Creek to a state runner-up finish in 2014. The coaches return a solid group, including a big junior class that played key roles on last year’s state playoff team.

Providence Coach: Todd Henry 2015 record/playoff finish: 6-13/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: GK Alex Timm, Sr.; MF Carter Swain, Soph.; DEF Kevin Mercado, Soph.; MF Camden Warner, Soph.; MF Elijah Burnette, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: F Ulises Gonzalez, Soph.; DEF Nick Chung, Soph.; F Henry Kim, Soph.; MF/F Sam Burnette, Soph.; DEF James Todd, Sr.; DEF Parker Harris, Sr.; DEF Shane Holyoak, Fr.; DEF Chris Todd, Fr.; DEF Jakob Lindskoog, Fr.; MF Jackson Lewis, Sr.; MF/GK Joshua Jones, Fr. Outlook: The Storm will be very young this season, led by a strong sophomore class that already made its mark on a 2015 state playoff team. One of the few experienced spots is at goalkeeper, where senior Alex Timm is back.

Class: Junior Twitter handle: @tjanderson_3 College choice: Louisville Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Collins Hill’s Rachel Jones Favorite U.S. National Team player: Amy Rodriguez Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “Right Hand”

by Drake Favorite soccer shoes: Nike T90 green and white cleats My perfect meal would be: Steak, baked potato, broccoli Dream car: Red Ferrari Best-looking celebrity: Dylan O’Brien Noteworthy: • Two-time all-county and all-region selection has helped the Wolves to back-to-back Final Four appearances • Had 27 goals, eight assists as a sophomore • Had 17 goals, seven assists as a freshman Coach Lacy Gilbert’s take: “T.J. is the type of player any coach would love to have on his or her team. She leads our offense with her instinctive ability to find the back of the net and her strong physical presence on the field. Her love of the game, dedication and commitment to growing as a player, and her competitive spirit, make her a force on the field, one that opposing players and coaches notice immediately. She has the ability to make things happen and take control of a game, always anticipating her next move by her innate field awareness and ability to connect with her

GIRLS Region 8-AAAAAA Archer Coach: Jennifer Crawford 2015 record: 7-9-1 Returning starters: DEF Jordan Cornwell, Sr.; DEF Hailey Wilham, Sr.; MF Robin Rogers, Sr.; F Makena Tucker, Jr.; MF Allison Boss, Jr.; DEF/MF Maddie Crawford, Jr.; F Lauren Manuel, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: DEF Lauren Sandidge, Fr.; F Jenna Davis, Fr.; GK Maddie Engel, Fr.; F Seanna Walker, Fr.; DEF Abby Hennebaul, Fr. Outlook: While they weren’t able to return to the playoffs last season, the Tigers still are a program on the rise. They won 10 games and made the state playoffs in 2014, and are poised to do that again with an experienced roster of seniors and juniors, along with a promising freshman class.

Berkmar Coach: Michael Brevil 2015 record: 4-12 Outlook: The Patriots made improvements last season, winning region games over both South Gwinnett and Shiloh under previous head coach Valerie Ashcraft, who recently stepped down. She was replaced as head coach by Michael Brevil.

Brookwood Coach: Chad Carithers 2015 record/playoff finish: 9-9/first round of state playoffs Returning starters: MF Chantal Arslanian, Sr.; DEF Molly Brantner, Sr.; MF Kaitlyn Costello, Soph.; MF Amira Griffin, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: Martina Juric, Sr.; Juveina Hylton, Jr. Outlook: An uncharacteristic 9-9 record — Brookwood went 18-3 the season before — still led to a state playoff trip for the Broncos, who went as a No. 3 seed in a loaded region that included eventual state champion Grayson and Parkview.

New head coach Chad Carithers aims to improve that win total this spring with some talented seniors like Chantal Arslanian, Molly Brantner and Amira Griffin, as well as Martina Juric, back after missing her junior season with an injury.

Kaitlyn Costello also is an important returnee, while newcomer Juveina Hylton is a promising player.

Central Gwinnett Coach: Mike Yocca 2015 record/playoff finish: 7-5/first round of state playoffs Returning starters: F Kelsey Boreland, Jr.; F Melissa Coralic, Sr.; MF Melissa Flores, Soph.; MF Daisy Zavala, Soph.; MF Araceli Gomez, Jr.; MF Lindsay Lee, Sr.; DEF Kathy Khaikham, Jr.; DEF Anna Tran, Jr.; DEF Elizabeth Anders, Sr.; DEF Erin Davison, Sr.; DEF Rebecca Thompson, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Karla Mora, Jr.; DEF Estefania Solis, Soph.; DEF Gisselle Bonilla, Sr.; DEF Maricarmen Mora-Estrada, Sr.; DEF Jelitza PastranaAguilar, Sr. Outlook: Central was the surprise team out of the region last season, sneaking into the playoffs and earning Mike Yocca 8-AAAAAA coach of the year honors. A repeat performance would be nice, and it’s possible with an experienced nucleus of returning players.

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SUPER SIX SOCCER GIRLS teammates. It is a joy to coach her.”

Name: Elexa Bahr School: Buford Class: Senior Twitter handle: @lexmb_ College choice: South Carolina Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Grayson’s Ella Stevens Favorite U.S. National Team player: Alex Morgan Song that gets me pumped up for a game: Anything by Bob Marley Favorite soccer shoes: Adidas classic Copa Mundial My perfect meal would be: Anything my mom cooks Dream car: Range Rover Best-looking celebrity: Channing Tatum Noteworthy: • Gwinnett Goal Club Class AAAAA-A player of the year as a junior • Had 32 goals, four assists last season • Had 21 goals, 11 assists as a sophomore Coach Drew Eager’s take: “Elexa is a defense’s nightmare. She has the ability to beat a defense in several different ways, whether it is by speed, skilled footwork or the killer instinct in front of goal.

However, as great as her skills and speed are, I personally believe that her greatest asset is her competitive drive. She wants to win so badly and do so much for her team. With this being her last year with us at Buford, we have huge expectations but so does she.

We have full confidence she will live up to those expectations.”

Name: Kaylann Boyd School: Greater Atlanta Christian Class:

Senior Twitter handle: @Kaylannboyd College choice: Vanderbilt Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Collins Hill’s Rachel Jones Favorite U.S. National Team player: Alex Morgan Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “Be Together”

by Major Lazer featuring Wild Belle Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Tiempos My perfect meal would be: Sushi with fried rice Dream car: Audi r8 Best-looking celebrity: Channing Tatum Noteworthy: • Four-year starter has helped the Spartans to three state finals in her career, including state titles the past two seasons • Had 26 goals, 18 assists last season • Scored first goal of 2014 state final, a 3-0 win over Lovett, in the 10th minute Coach Mike Giuliano’s take: “I thought Kaylann was one of the best players in the state last year, and this year she is even better. And as good of a player as she is, her leadership of her team is even better.

An amazing young woman, an amazing team captain and a great, great goal scorer.”

Name: Emma Carlson School: Parkview Class: Senior Twitter handle:

@emmahcarlson College choice: Duke Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Grayson’s Ella Stevens Favorite U.S. National Team player: Sydney Leroux Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “Pull Up On A Kid” by Young Thug Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Tiempos My perfect meal would be: Macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets and watermelon Dream car: Jeep Best-looking celebrity: John Krasinski, AKA Jim from “The Office” Noteworthy: • Led the Panthers with 24 goals, 11 assists last season • Scored 35 goals and added seven assists as a sophomore • Also had 27 goals, five assists during her freshman season Coach Judson Hamby’s take: “Emma has accomplished almost every accolade possible at the club and high school level, but she is never satisfied with the past and is always focused on improving herself and her teammates in the present. We are excited that she has one more year of leaving her mark in this state.”

Name: Katie Hickman School: Parkview Class: Senior Twitter handle: @katiemhickman

College choice: Auburn Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Grayson’s Ella Stevens Favorite U.S. National Team player: Alex Morgan Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “Word” by Rihanna Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Mercurial My perfect meal would be: Any sushi Dream car: All white Jeep Wrangler Best-looking celebrity: Ryan Gosling Noteworthy: • Scored 16 goals and had eight assists last season • First-team all-county and all-region selection in 2015 • Had 13 goals and 15 assists as a sophomore Coach Judson Hamby’s take: “Katie has had a tremendous career at Parkview and we hope this year is her greatest for the school.

She is a natural leader and has modeled excellence in academics and in her sport to her teammates and to the school. We are excited that her and Emma (Carlson) are back for their last year.”

Name: Ella Stevens School: Grayson Class: Senior Twitter handle: @

stevens_ella College choice: Duke

Best Gwinnett soccer player other than me is: Parkview’s Emma Carlson Favorite U.S. National Team player: Tobin Heath Song that gets me pumped up for a game: “The Way” by Jeremy Camp Favorite soccer shoes: Nike Tiempo Obra My perfect meal would be: Huge fruit plate on a tropical island somewhere warm Dream car: My current Volkswagen Jetta Best-looking celebrity: A young Leonardo DiCaprio Noteworthy: • Helped Grayson to the Class AAAAAA state championship as a junior, tallying 20 goals and 27 assists • Was the 2015 Gatorade Player of the Year in Georgia • Has 48 goals and 73 assists in her high school career Coach Rebekah Bullock’s take: “Ella played every minute of every game last year and led the team in assists. She has unbelievable technical skill, work rate and soccer IQ. Her touch on the ball is amazing, and her ability to make her teammates successful is what sets her apart. She is a self-driven player who is constantly working on all aspects of her game and leads others on her team to do the same. This is Ella’s fourth season on the varsity team, was voted captain, and was instrumental in our championship run last season.

Along with soccer, Ella is an outstanding student that takes AP classes and truly embodies what it means to be a student-athlete.”

GIRLS SOCCER TEAM BY TEAM PREVIEWS Dacula Coach: Mark Karen 2015 record: 8-8-2 Returning starters: DEF Destinee Jackson, Sr.; DEF Amanda Kelley, Sr.; MF Sabrina Seibel, Sr.; GK Sabrina Sieber, Sr.; DEF/MF Abby Preteroti, Jr.; MF Kenedi Rodney, Jr.; MF Taylor Severy, Jr.; DEF/ MF Laura Williams, Jr.; MF Kaela Callum, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: MF Skylar English, Soph.

Outlook: A tie for third in the region last spring resulted in dropping to fifth in terms of playoff seeding, leaving the Falcons out of the postseason. Getting back to the postseason is the goal this year behind nine returning regulars from the 2015 team.

Grayson Coach: Rebekah Bullock 2015 record/playoff finish: 20-3/ state champions Returning starters: MF Ella Stevens, Sr.; MF Tessa Craft, Sr.; DEF Andrea Lazcano, Sr.; F/MF Brittany Montgomery, Jr.; DEF Mirela Vojnikovic, Jr.; DEF Makenzie Clark, Jr.; DEF Symone Cooper, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: GK Brianna Tello, Soph.; DEF/MF Jordyn McCartney, Soph.; MF Ally Shoemaker, Fr. Outlook: Longtime coach Terry Klinect retired in December, leaving the head coaching job and defending the Class AAAAAA state title to his assistant, Rebekah Bullock, a former goalkeeper at Parkview. Bullock’s team lost high-scoring forward Jennifer Westendorf (40 goals last season, Daily Post player of the year) to early enrollment at Notre Dame in January, but reigning Gatorade state player of the year and Duke commitment Ella Stevens is back to spark the offense along with Brittany Montgomery. Stevens is joined in the midfield by fellow senior Tessa Craft, while Mirela Vojnikovic and Andrea Lazcano head up the defense.

Parkview Coach: Judson Hamby 2015 record/playoff finish: 15-5/ state quarterfinals Returning starters: MF Emma Carlson, Sr.; F Katie Hickman, Sr.; DEF Kiara Campbell, Sr.; DEF Chloe Whittaker, Jr.; DEF Cynthia Gonzalez, Soph.; F Mariel Criswell, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: MF Mckenna Lupori, Jr; MF Adi Adame, Soph.

Outlook: Annually strong in the defense, Parkview will be potent in the attack as well. The returnees include Duke signee Emma Carlson and Auburn signee Katie Hickman, who combined for 40 goals and 19 assists last season.

Shiloh Coach: Stephanie Willocks 2015 record: 2-13 Returning starters: DEF Rowan Irons, Jr; MF Celesie Alonso, Jr.; MF Karla Coronada, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F Aessiah Wicks, Jr.; DEF Beverly Morales, Soph.

Outlook: The 2015 season was rough on the Generals, particularly when region play started and they were held scoreless. They look to rebuild this season with new head coach Stephanie Willocks, in her first year at Shiloh.

South Gwinnett Coach: Shannon Robertson 2015 record: 1-14 Returning starters: MF Karina Perez, Sr.; MF Maria Ramos, Soph.; DEF Esthella Brito, Jr.; DEF Ruth-Ann Minto, Soph.; MF Perla Ramirez, Sr.; MF Gizelle Evan, Soph.; DEF Jaidan Hiam, Soph.

Outlook: Coming off a tough 2015 season, South is hopeful of upping its win total this year. The team will be solid in the midfield and defense.

Region 7-AAAAAA Collins Hill Coach: Jeff Tinklepaugh 2015 record/playoff finish: 14-6/ state quarterfinals Returning starters: MF Lexie Smith, Sr.; DEF Devin Haupt, Sr.; MF Rachel Jones, Soph.; DEF Brooke Newlon, Soph.; DEF Olivia Dedels, Soph.; MF Daija Gillman, Sr.; GK Airana Bryant, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Nicole Boyd, Sr.; DEF/F Olivia Chappell, Soph.; F Ciara Whitley, Fr.; MF Nadia Basto, Fr. Outlook: Despite being plagued by injuries late last season, the talented Eagles still made the quarterfinals before a tough 1-0 loss to eventual state runner-up Lambert.

They were missing seven players (four starters) in the Lambert game, but some key injured players return this season. The returning talent, particularly in a loaded sophomore class, should make Collins Hill one of the state’s top teams again this spring.

Duluth Coach: Tessa Heaton 2015 record/playoff finish: 6-7 Returning starters: GK Tiffany Sornpao, Sr.; MF Klaudia Cancino, Sr.; DEF Annie Kaminski, Sr.; DEF Caroline Neas, Sr.; DEF/F Kai Jeffries, Jr.; DEF Madison Richardson, Jr.; F Nadia Dixon, Jr.; MF Roya Behzadi, Jr.; MF Nikki Kakkad, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: Outlook: First-year head coach Tessa Heaton, a Berkmar grad who was promoted from assistant in the offseason, inherits an experienced team that nearly made the playoffs out of difficult 7-AAAAAA last season with a 4-3 region mark. Kennesaw State signee Tiffany Sornpao, the 2015 region goalkeeper of the year, is one of the state’s best at her position and anchors a strong defense. She joins fellow college-bound seniors Caroline Neas (Middle Georgia) and Klaudia Cancino (Life).

Meadowcreek Coach: Alejandro Casillas 2015 record: 6-11 Returning starters: MF Nayeli Espinoza, Sr.; DEF Kimberly Serrano, Jr.; MF/F Hilda Trochez, Sr.; MF Arley Valle, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: DEF Arely Tamayo, Sr.; MF Linda Diaz, Sr. Outlook: An improving Meadowcreek program has a new head coach in Alejandro Casillas, who was promoted from assistant in the offseason. He inherits four returning starters, two of them seniors.

Mill Creek Coach: Vince Hayes 2015 record/playoff finish: 10-8/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: MF Erin Johnson, Sr.; GK Maddy Jarvis, Jr.; MF Izzy Eigenbauer, Jr.; MF Keely

Hoppmeyer, Jr.; DEF Madeline Gann, Jr.; DEF Hayden Schneeloch, Jr.; MF Torrie Wilson, Jr.; DEF Marissa Harkins, Jr.; MF Elena Guerra, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: F Jenna Miller, Fr. Outlook: Mill Creek reached the playoffs last season with a young lineup, and a core group of juniors will lead the hopes for a return this year. The juniors include college commitments Marissa Harkins (Truett-McConnell), Torrie Wilson (Truett-McConnell) and Izzy Eigenbauer (Gardner-Webb). The unit did suffer a tough blow when Coastal Carolina recruit McClaine Logsdon suffered a torn ACL in her knee back in September.

Mountain View Coach: Veronica Cross 2015 record: 10-5 Returning starters: F Ashley Lewis, Sr.; DEF Alexis Henderson, Sr.; MF Alexandria Felger, Sr.; MF Abigail Viar, Sr.; MF Cynthia Arackal, Jr.; DEF Paige Taylor, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: GK Morgan McCree, Jr.; MF Jessica Stebnicki, Soph.

Outlook: A promising 6-2 start didn’t blossom into the team’s goal of a playoff berth last spring, but hopes are high this year. The group of returnees is headlined by Armstrong recruit Ashley Lewis, who is coming off a 40-goal, all-region season (she tied Grayson’s Jennifer Westendorf for most goals last season). Teammate Alexis Henderson also has made her college decision, choosing Converse.

Norcross Coach: Ryan Burkhart 2015 record: 4-11 Returning starters: MF Rachel Dykes, Sr.; MF Karla Gonzalez, Sr.; DEF Meghan Revell, Sr.; MF Hannah Shapiro, Sr.; DEF Erika Lupuloff, Sr.; MF Kirsten Leggitt, Jr.; F Callie Schall, Jr.; MF Natalie Simon, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: MF McKay Culberson, Sr.; DEF Leanne Huseonica, Soph.; DEF Kam King, Soph.; MF Andrea Magana, Soph.; GK Erin Stitt, Fr. Outlook: After making state as a No. 2 seed in 2014, Norcross slipped back out of the postseason last year — a byproduct of being in a tough region. A Blue Devils’ return to the playoffs is promising thanks to plenty of experience with its players back this spring.

North Gwinnett Coach: Jeff Becker 2015 record/playoff finish: 10-9/ first round of playoffs Returning starters: DEF Sarah Thornton, Soph.; F Emily Mason, Soph.; DEF Carly Anderson, Jr.; MF Sara Larsen, Jr.; MF Dani Shartouny, Sr.; F Hannah Asher, Sr.; MF Cameron Zapata, Sr. Other key players/newcomers: F Aliah Kitchens, Fr.; DEF Shannon Hall, Fr. Outlook: Jeff Becker, previously the head girls coach at Brookwood, takes over a North girls program with quality young talent. The young players will look often to senior and Tennessee Tech signee Dani Shartouny, who led the Bulldogs with 12 goals and eight assists last season.

Peachtree Ridge Coach: Megan Hill 2015 record/playoff finish: 17-5/

state semifinals Returning starters: DEF Jozy Morche, Soph.; DEF Dori McGraw, Jr.; DEF Ashley Patrick, Sr.; F Erin Harris, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: F Kameron Downs, Jr.; F Sydney Kohne, Jr.; F Mikayla Mailhes, Fr. Outlook: Peachtree Ridge had one of its best seasons last spring, rolling to a region title with a 7-0 mark and advancing the deepest it ever has in the playoffs — the Class AAAAAA Final Four. The Lions figure to be among the state’s top teams again despite some key losses from the lineup. The returning players include defenders Jozy Morche (Murray State commitment), Dori McGraw and Ashley Patrick, along with talented forward Erin Harris.

Region 8-AAAAA Discovery Coach: Cara Reese 2015 record: N/A Outlook: The Titans enter their first season of play under Cara Reese, a Brookwood grad.

Lanier Coach: Bryan Allen 2015 record/playoff finish: 7-10-1/ first round of state playoffs Returning starters: GK Emily Polanco, Sr.; DEF Deborah Fidler, Jr.; F Sylvia Webb, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: MF Montse Soto, Sr.; DEF Leah Vang, Sr.; DEF August Lynch, Sr. Outlook: New head coach Bryan Allen, successful as Central Gwinnett’s head boys coach in the past, takes over a program that has made three straight state playoff appearances, but suffered great graduation losses off the 2015 squad. The Longhorns likely will rely heavily on youth, with as many as nine freshmen on the varsity roster.

Region 8-AAAA Buford Coach: Drew Eager 2015 record/playoff finish: 14-2/ state quarterfinals Returning starters: F Elexa Bahr, Sr.; F Brie Smith, Sr.; DEF Isabelle Grest, Sr.; MF Ambria Shutts, Sr.; DEF Peyton Woods, Sr.; DEF Annie Mayo, Jr.; MF Hannah Davis, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: MF Kristen Edmond, Soph.; DEF Kylie Buchanan, Soph.; MF Sydney McCullough, Soph.; DEF Vanessa Arroyo, Sr.; MF Cameron Hall, Fr.; GK Caleigh Rowan, Jr.; GK Vivian Guy, Jr.; MF Lauryn Davidson, Soph.; MF Reagan Coleman, Soph.; F Maria Maggio, Jr.; MF Morgan Smith, Fr.; MF Maggie Davis, Fr. Outlook: Drew Eager takes over a talented Buford team, which is built for another deep state playoff run.

The roster has several key veterans, including college recruits Elexa Bahr (South Carolina), Isabelle Grest (Georgia State), Brie Smith (Georgia State) and Ambria Shutts (Coastal Carolina).

Region 6-AA GAC Coach: Mike Giuliano 2015 record/playoff finish: 18-3-1/ state champions Returning starters: F Kaylann Boyd, Sr.; GK Melissa Gray, Sr.; DEF Tori Wisted, Sr.; MF Anne Winfrey, Sr.; DEF Taylor Mason, Jr. Other key players/newcomers: F Shantel Hutton, Fr.

Outlook: GAC won the state title, its third in the past four seasons, last spring under first-year coach Mike Giuliano. The Spartans have reached the state final the past six seasons, but have some spots to fill in the lineup if they want to make it seven. The players who do return are good ones, though, including Lipscomb-bound goalkeeper Melissa Gray and Vanderbilt recruit Kaylann Boyd, who will be an even bigger part of the attack this season.

Wesleyan Coach: Lacy Gilbert 2015 record/playoff finish: 13-5-1/ state semifinals Returning starters: MF Beck Coxhead, Sr.; MF/F Ellie Hall, Sr.; DEF Caroline Hodges, Sr.; DEF/MF Anna Mosley; MF Abigail Mitchell, Jr.; MF/F T.J. Anderson, Jr.; DEF Barrett Ramsey, Jr.; MF/F Paige Prettyman; DEF Katia Hanger, Soph.; DEF/MF Gracie Mitchell, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: GK Maddie Jones, Sr.; DEF Abbie Lochmandy, Jr.; MF Whitney Archer, Jr.; MF/F Sutton West, Soph.; F Sadie Prince, Soph.; MF/F Isabelle Moratti, Fr. Outlook: Wesleyan figures to be one of Class AA’s best again, with plenty of talent back from back-toback Final Four teams. Top college recruits Abigail Mitchell (Clemson) and T.J. Anderson (Louisville) were both all-county players in 2015, combining for 40 goals and 32 assists. They are part of a talented attack, teaming up with the usually stout defense that includes center back Katia Hanger, a Lipscomb commit.

Region 8-A Hebron Coach: Calin Pop 2015 record/playoff finish: 16-2-1/ state champions Returning starters: F Kendall Towe; F Emma Garner; DEF Lydia Powell; DEF Madison Cagle; MF Hannah Hardin; MF Emily Boyd; MF Maddy Hardin; MF Isabelle Sandoval; MF Lydia Atkinson; DEF Rachel Johnson; GK Yarimel Ramirez; GK Delaney Nation Other key players/newcomers: DEF Sarah Isaacs; GK Hana Andrew; F Payton Johnson; MF Grace Jackson; DEF Holly Draper; MF Emily Isaacs; DEF Ashley Sperring Outlook: The Lions will build off a phenomenal 2015 season, which ended with the program’s first state championship. A large group of returning regulars, including Furman recruit Kendall Towe, is back to defend the title.

Providence Coaches: Doug Gray, Todd Henry 2015 record/playoff finish: 8-9/ second round of state playoffs Returning starters: MF Bekah Henry, Sr.; DEF Audrey Park, Sr.; MF Emily Askew, Sr.; GK Mallory Larson, Jr.; DEF Rachel Lowery, Jr.; DEF Kelsey Hoskin, Jr.; MF Zoe Albury, Soph.; MF Sydney Hendricks, Soph.

Other key players/newcomers: Lara Henry, Fr.; F Audrey Scoggins, Fr.; MF Lindsay Mayer, Fr. Outlook: Providence made another postseason appearance in 2015, and plans to duplicate that this spring. A strong group of returning players should make that attainable, including seniors Bekah Henry, Audrey Park and Emily Askew.

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Mill Creek girls continue surge, beat Duluth

By Guy Curtright

not long ago, but they are 13-13 now and headed to the state tournament for NORCROSS — The the 10th time in 11 seaMill Creek girls lost to sons despite graduating Duluth during their 1-5 seven seniors last year. start but beat the Wildcats “I expected a slow in their 6-1 finish to the start, but it took longer regular season. than I thought,” coach The Hawks hoped that Ashley Phillips said. momentum would carry “I though we’d have a them to the state tournacouple more wins, but ment, and it did just that that’s part of the process. thanks to a dominant “The credit goes to second half in the openthe kids. They never got ing game of the Region discouraged. They never 7-AAAAAA tournament thought that we’d be Tuesday at Meadowcreek. anything but good. They Mill Creek outscored stayed positive.”

Duluth by 20 points That was again the case after the first quarter and against Duluth. advanced to Friday’s Junior Wynter Webb semifinals against No. had 13 points and nine 1 Norcross with a 49-37 rebounds for Mill Creek, victory. while sophomore Bridget The Hawks were 6-12 Mukasa scored 11 points Staff Correspondent

and senior Morgan Simmons had nine points and four assists. Junior Kim Forbes grabbed 10 rebounds.

Duluth junior Endia Banks had 10 points in the first quarter and a game-best 18 before fouling out with five minutes to play. Freshman Torey Walker scored 10 points, but also fouled out.

Banks scored eight points during a 10-0 run that helped Duluth take a 15-7 lead after the first quarter. Mill Creek, though, battled back to pulled within 19-17 at halftime.

“It would have been easy for us to get down more than we did in the first half, because Duluth started very well,”

Phillips said. “I think we showed our mental toughness.”

Webb hit a 3-pointer to start the third quarter and Mill Creek led the rest of the way, turning a twopoint halftime deficit into a 38-28 lead after three quarters.

Duluth, which finished 11-15 after a 7-2 start to the season, was within six points when Banks fouled out, but Mill Creek, which shot 27 free throws, soon pulled away.

Region 7-AAAAAA at Meadowcreek to clinch a berth in the state tournament.

Dalvin White had 21 points for the Blue Devils (24-2), who will play Mill Creek in the semifinals on Friday. Chris Curlett scored 15 and Kyle Sturdivant had 11 points.

Colby Leifson, winding up his career, hit 6 of 12 3-point attempts for North (6-20) en route to 20 points, but Norcross connected on 11 3-pointNorcross boys 80, ers as a team. Norcross North Gwinnett 44 expanded a 14-9 lead Leading scorer and after the first quarter rebounder Rayshaun to 34-19 at halftime. It Hammons sat out with a was 53-27 going into the groin strain, but the No. 1 fourth quarter.

Norcross boys still routed Brandon Maffei had 11 North Gwinnett 80-44 in points for North.

Berkmar boys run away from Parkview

By Chris Stephens Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE — It was a tight first quarter, but Berkmar took over in the second quarter, outscoring Parkview 24-11, en route to an 84-59 win in the Region 8-AAAAAA quarterfinals Tuesday at Central Gwinnett.

The win clinches a state playoff berth for the Patriots and moves them into the region quarterfinals where they will play the winner of today’s DaculaCentral winner.

The Patriots and Panthers went back-and-forth throughout the first quarter with Berkmar outscoring Parkview 26-21 in the opening frame. Jack Lapenth had seven early points to pace Parkview,

while Berkmar countered with Al Durham and Jay Estime early, with the duo putting the Patriots up early.

“We needed to get stops after that first quarter,” said Berkmar head coach Greg Phillips.

The second quarter saw the Patriots get more stops as a 3-pointer from Durham got the scoring going early. Midway through the second quarter the Patriots built up their lead to 35-24.

“The second quarter gave us some breathing room and we had a chance to build onto our lead,” Phillips said.

From there, the lead continued to build and the Patriots took a 50-32 lead into halftime.

The Panthers continued to fight in the second half,

but Berkmar was just too much.

The Patriots got 19 points and five rebounds from Durham, while Zach Cooks had 16 points. Lane Foster contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Parkview was led by Truitt Spencer with 19 points, while Lapenth had 13 points and seven rebounds.

who they will face in the semifinals.

Things seemed like they would go only for the Generals early when GeorgiaTech signee Josh Okogie grabbed a steal and dunked the ball to make it 4-0.

But Archer kept fighting despite falling down 17-8 after the first quarter.

And in the third quarter, Archer closed it to 26-19 on a 3-pointer by Darrion Shiloh boys 64, Archer 39 Taylor, but that was as Ten points was all that close as they would get as separated Shiloh and ArShiloh ran away with it in cher at halftime, but after the third. outscoring Archer 26-10 in Shiloh was led by Okothe third quarter, the Gen- gie with 15 points, eight erals left no doubt as they rebounds and five steals, advanced to the Region while Perry Battle had 11 8-AAAAA semifinals with points and Tajah Fraley a 64-39 win on Tuesday. had 10.

Shiloh now awaits the Archer was led by Taywinner of today’s Grayson- lor with 14 points, while Brookwood game to see Bryan Andrews had nine.

Norcross girls 75, Meadowcreek 18 Vash Perry hit four 3-pointers and scored all 14 of her points in the first quarter as the No. 1 seed Norcross girls routed host Meadowcreek 75-18 in the opening round of the Region 7-AAAAAA tournament.

Taylor Mason added 11 points and Vanessa Blagmon scored eight as Norcross improved to 22-4.

Norcross, which will play Mill Creek in the semifinals on Friday, scored the game’s first 30 points and led 49-4 at halftime.

The second half was shortened to six-minute quarters, with Meadowcreek (4-22) down 63-12 going into the final period.

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penalty kicks 2-1 (5-6) to Rockdale on Tuesday night.

LOGANVILLE — The Generals (0-1) South Gwinnett’s Diony- lone goal came from Abi sius Harmon scored four Getachew. goals to lead the Comets BOYS to a 4-1 season opening BOYS HOOPS HOOPS soccer win over Walnut Grove on Tuesday.

Holy Innocents’ 45, Cesar Soto had and asWesleyan 44 sist while Rudy Jackson ATLANTA — The posted a strong game in Welseyan boys basketball net for South Gwinnett season came to an end (1-0). on Tuesday night in the Region 6-AA tournament BOYS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER at Pace Academy.

The Wolves fell 45-44 Rockdale 2, to Holy Innocents’.

Shiloh 1 (PKs) Christian McLean led SNELLVILLE — The Wesleyan (15-12) in scorShiloh boys soccer team ing with 14 points, while lost its season opener in Jack Greer added eight.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto...............35..16.....686...... — Boston...............31..22.....585........5 New York............23..31.....426...13.5 Brooklyn............. 14..39.....264......22 Philadelphia.........8..44.... .154... 27.5 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Miami.................29..23.....558...... — Atlanta...............30..24.....556...... — Charlotte............26..26.....500........3 Orlando..............23..28.....451.....5.5 Washington........22..27.....449.....5.5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland...........37..14.....725...... — Indiana...............28..24.....538.....9.5 Chicago.............27..24.....529......10 Detroit................27..26.....509...... 11 Milwaukee..........20..32.....385... 17.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio.......43....8.....843...... — Memphis............30..22.....577...13.5 Dallas.................29..25.....537...15.5 Houston.............27..26.....509......17 New Orleans...... 19..32.....373......24 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City...39..14.....736...... — Utah...................25..25.....500...12.5 Portland.............26..27.....491......13 Denver...............21..32.....396......18 Minnesota.......... 16..37.....302......23 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State......46....4.....920...... — L.A. Clippers......35..17.....673......12 Sacramento.......21..31.....404......26 Phoenix.............. 14..39.....264...33.5 L.A. Lakers......... 11..43.....204......37 Monday’s Games Charlotte 108, Chicago 91 Cleveland 120, Sacramento 100 Indiana 89, L.A. Lakers 87 L.A. Clippers 98, Philadelphia 92, OT Brooklyn 105, Denver 104 Toronto 103, Detroit 89 Orlando 117, Atlanta 110, OT Portland 112, Memphis 106, OT New Orleans 116, Minnesota 102 Oklahoma City 122, Phoenix 106 Tuesday’s Games San Antonio at Miami, late Washington at New York, late Boston at Milwaukee, late Utah at Dallas, late Houston at Golden State, late Today’s Games Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

College Monday’s Games EAST Albany 69, Binghamton 56 Army 82, Colgate 72 Georgetown 92, St. John’s 67 Hampton 68, Howard 65 Lehigh 87, Lafayette 72 Massachusetts Lowell 100, Vermont 93 New Hampshire 88, Maine 75 Norfolk State 76, Maryland - E. Shore 70 St. Peter’s 68, Quinnipiac 52

Stony Brook 85, Hartford 72 SOUTH Abilene Christian 71, Lamar 67 Alcorn St. 66, Grambling State 63 Chattanooga 72, Mercer 66, OT Duke 72, Louisville 65 Florida A&M 96, Delaware State 95, 2OT Furman 79, NC-Greensboro 72 Jackson State 81, Southern 80 Mississippi Valley State 66, Alabama A&M 64 Nicholls State 71, Incarnate Word 60 Notre Dame 89, Clemson 83 Samford 95, The Citadel 86 Savannah State 72, Coppin St. 63, OT South Carolina State 82, Morgan St. 78 Stephen F. Austin 83, Northwestern St. 72 Texas A&M CC 83, Houston Baptist 76 Texas Christian 63, Oklahoma St. 56 Wofford 92, VMI 60 MIDWEST Arkansas-Pine Bluff 75, Alabama St. 70, OT Oklahoma 63, Texas 60 WEST New Mexico St. 85, Northern New Mexico 54 Tuesday’s Games EAST Monmouth-NJ 87, Marist 61 Bowie State at Maryland, late George Mason at Rhode Island, late Toledo at Buffalo, late Virginia Tech at Virginia, late North Carolina at Boston College, late SOUTH Auburn at Tennessee, late Cincinnati at Central Florida, late Pittsburgh at Miami-Florida, late Texas-Arlington at Texas State, late Arkansas at Mississippi St., late Mississippi at Florida, late MIDWEST Ohio 72, Ball St. 69 Central Michigan 56, Eastern Michigan 71 West Virginia at Kansas, late Michigan St at Purdue, late Duquesne at Dayton, late Akron at Bowling Green, late Northern Illinois at Kent St., late Miami (OH) at Western Michigan, late Southeastern Louisiana at Central Arkansas, late Northwestern at Ohio St., late Xavier at Creighton, late Wichita St. at Drake, late Villanova at DePaul, late Georgia at Kentucky, late WEST Benedictine University (AZ) at Grand Canyon, late New Mexico at Utah St., late Today’s Games EAST Butler at Seton Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Lehigh at Bucknell, 7 p.m.

St. Bonaventure at Fordham, 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s at George Washington, 7 p.m.

American U. at Boston U, 7 p.m.

Lafayette at Holy Cross, 7:05 p.m.

Navy at Loyola-Maryland, 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH Tulane at East Carolina, 6:15 p.m.

Louisiana State at South Carolina, 7 p.m.

Texas A&M at Alabama, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Houston, 7 p.m.

Wake Forest at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m.

La Salle at Davidson, 7 p.m.

Jacksonville St. at Belmont, 8:30 p.m.

Tennessee Tech at Tennessee St., 8:30 p.m.

Missouri at Vanderbilt, 9 p.m.

Iowa St. at Texas Tech, 9 p.m.

Tulsa at Southern Methodist, 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Nebraska at Wisconsin, 7 p.m.

Providence at Marquette, 7 p.m.

Southern Illinois at Indiana St., 7 p.m.

Richmond at Saint Louis, 8 p.m.

South Dakota State at Nebraska Omaha, 8 p.m.

Loyola-Chicago at Bradley, 8 p.m.

Missouri St. at Northern Iowa, 8 p.m.

Baylor at Kansas St., 8:15 p.m.

Michigan at Minnesota, 9 p.m.

Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois, 9 p.m.

WEST Boise St. at Colorado St., 9 p.m.

Washington at Utah, 9 p.m.

San Jose St. at UNLV, 10 p.m.

Air Force at Nevada, 10 p.m.

Cal St. Fullerton at CSU Northridge, 10 p.m.

San Diego St. at Fresno St., 11 p.m.

The Coaches Poll Men’s 1. Villanova (11) 20-3 753 4 2. Maryland (11) 21-3 749 3 3. Oklahoma (3) 19-3 708 2 4. Xavier 21-2 683 5 5. Iowa (3) 19-4 674 7 6. Kansas (2) 19-4 670 6 7. Virginia 19-4 616 9 8. North Carolina (1) 19-4 599 1 9. Michigan St (1) 20-4 567 10 10. West Virginia 19-4 490 12 11. Miami-Florida 18-4 433 15 12. Oregon 20-4 423 17 13. Texas A&M 18-5 387 8 14. Arizona 19-5 310 20 15. Iowa St. 17-6 307 14 16. Purdue 19-5 292 16 17. Dayton 19-3 236 24 17. Providence 18-6 236 11 19. Baylor 17-6 221 13 20. South Carolina 20-3 185 23 21. Kentucky 17-6 178 19 22. Indiana 19-5 119 21 23. Southern California 18-5 105 NR 24. Wichita St. 17-6 91 22 25. Texas 16-7 69 NR Others receiving votes: Notre Dame 63, Gonzaga 53, Duke 40, St. Mary’s 28, Pittsburgh 25, Seton Hall 21, Valparaiso 14, Louisville 12, Monmouth-NJ 12, Utah 12, VCU 8, Louisiana State 5, St. Joseph’s 2, California 1, Clemson 1, Stony Brook 1, Arkansas-Little Rock 1.

The Coaches Poll Women’s 1. Connecticut (32) 23-0 800 1 2. South Carolina 22-1 750 2 3. Notre Dame 23-1 746 3 4. Baylor 23-1 707 4 5. Texas 21-1 660 6 6. Ohio St. 19-4 644 7 7. Maryland 21-3 601 5 8. Oregon St. 20-3 589 8 9. Florida St. 19-4 534 9 10. Arizona State 20-4 500 10 11. Mississippi St. 21-4 457 12 12. Louisville 18-6 410 13 13. Texas A&M 16-7 398 11 14. Stanford 19-5 373 15 15. Michigan St 18-5 340 14 16. UCLA 17-6 296 16 17. Miami-Florida 20-4 265 20 18. Kentucky 16-6 262 18 19. Florida 19-4 237 22 20. South Florida 16-6 163 17 21. Oklahoma 16-6 135 19 22. Syracuse 18-6 121 23 23. DePaul 19-7 113 24 24. Duquesne 21-2 51 NR 24. Oklahoma St. 18-4 51 NR Others receiving votes: Brigham Young 44, Tennessee 31, Missouri 31, St. John’s 16, West Virginia 14, Seton Hall 13, George Washington 10, Duke 8, Green Bay 8, Albany 5,

Western Kentucky 4, Florida Gulf Coast 4, Auburn 4, Texas-El Paso 2, N.C. State 2, Colorado St. 1.

Golf World Golf Rankings Through Feb. 8 1. Jordan Spieth USA 11.95 2. Rory McIlroy NIR 10.07 3. Jason Day AUS 10.04 4. Rickie Fowler USA 8.23 5. Henrik Stenson SWE 7.32 6. Bubba Watson USA 7.29 7. Justin Rose ENG 6.32 8. Dustin Johnson USA 5.72 9. Patrick Reed USA 4.94 10. Jim Furyk USA 4.86 11. Branden Grace SAF 4.85 12. Hideki Matsuyama JPN 4.64 13. Danny Willett ENG 4.53 14. Brandt Snedeker USA 4.26 15. Zach Johnson USA 4.21 16. Sergio Garcia ESP 4.09 17. Kevin Kisner USA 4.05 18. Adam Scott AUS 4.04 19. Brooks Koepka USA 3.98 20. Louis Oosthuizen SAF 3.54 21. Shane Lowry IRL 3.54 22. J.B. Holmes USA 3.47 23. Kevin Na KOR 3.40 24. Byeong-Hun An KOR 3.34 25. Jimmy Walker USA 3.30 26. Matt Kuchar USA 3.26 27. Paul Casey ENG 3.22 28. Andy Sullivan ENG 3.15 29. Phil Mickelson USA 3.04 30. Marc Leishman AUS 3.03 31. Russell Knox SCO 2.93 32. Thongchai Jaidee THA 2.90 33. Martin Kaymer GER 2.87 34. Emiliano Grillo ARG 2.87 35. Bernd Wiesberger AUT 2.84 36. Danny Lee KOR 2.83 37. Victor Dubuisson FRA 2.73 38. David Lingmerth SWE 2.72 39. Justin Thomas USA 2.68 40. Chris Wood ENG 2.66 41. Soren Kjeldsen DEN 2.63 42. Kiradech Aphibarnrat THA 2.63 43. Charl Schwartzel SAF 2.62 44. Matthew Fitzpatrick ENG 2.58 45. Bill Haas USA 2.57 46. Billy Horschel USA 2.55 47. Robert Streb USA 2.55 48. Scott Piercy USA 2.51 49. Anirban Lahiri IND 2.44 50. Chris Kirk USA 2.37 51. Jamie Donaldson WLS 2.35 52. Lee Westwood ENG 2.29 53. Charley Hoffman USA 2.25 54. Daniel Berger USA 2.23 55. Matt Jones AUS 2.20 56. Fabian Gomez ARG 2.19 57. Thorbjorn Olesen DEN 2.18 58. Ian Poulter ENG 2.16 59. Ryan Palmer USA 2.16 60. Thomas Pieters BEL 2.15 61. Rafael Cabrera Bello ESP 2.14 62. Gary Woodland USA 2.10 63. Smylie Kaufman USA 2.08 64. Jason Bohn USA 2.07 65. Ryan Moore USA 2.07 66. Shingo Katayama JPN 2.06 67. Jason Dufner USA 2.06 68. Kristoffer Broberg SWE 2.03 69. Jaco Van Zyl SAF 2.01 70. K.T. Kim KOR 2.00 71. Patton Kizzire USA 1.99 72. Graeme McDowell GBR 1.99 73. Webb Simpson USA 1.89 74. Joost Luiten NLD 1.89 75. Francesco Molinari ITA 1.88 76. Steven Bowditch AUS 1.86 77. Russell Henley USA 1.85 78. Cameron Tringale USA 1.83 79. Harris English USA 1.82 80. Brendan Steele USA 1.81 81. Ricardo Gouveia PRT 1.81 82. Tommy Fleetwood ENG 1.80 83. Hunter Mahan USA 1.78 84. Marc Warren SCO 1.74 85. Keegan Bradley USA 1.74

86. Ross Fisher ENG 1.74 87. Luke Donald ENG 1.67 88. Yuta Ikeda JPN 1.67 89. Tony Finau USA 1.60 90. George Coetzee SAF 1.59 91. Ben Martin USA 1.59 92. Brendon Todd USA 1.58 93. John Senden AUS 1.55 94. Alexander Noren SWE 1.55 95. Yusaku Miyazato JPN 1.53 96. Tyrrell Hatton ENG 1.52 97. Brian Harman USA 1.52 98. James Morrison ENG 1.52 99. Miguel Angel Jimenez ESP 1.50 100. James Hahn KOR 1.49

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida............... 53.. 31..16.....6... 68.148.119 Tampa Bay......... 52.. 29..19.....4... 62.140.126 Boston............... 52.. 28..18.....6... 62.155.138 Detroit................ 53.. 27..18.....8... 62.134.134 Montreal............. 54.. 26..24.....4... 56.147.144 Ottawa............... 54.. 25..23.....6... 56.157.170 Buffalo................ 53.. 21..26.....6... 48.121.143 Toronto............... 51.. 19..23.....9... 47.122.145 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington........ 51.. 38....9.....4... 80.169.115 NY Rangers....... 53.. 30..18.....5... 65.153.137 Pittsburgh........... 52.. 27..18.....7... 61.139.135 NY Islanders...... 51.. 27..18.....6... 60.146.130 New Jersey........ 54.. 26..21.....7... 59.122.128 Carolina............. 54.. 24..21.....9... 57.130.144 Philadelphia....... 51.. 23..19.....9... 55.123.138 Columbus.......... 54.. 21..28.....5... 47.138.170 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago............. 56.. 36..16.....4... 76.159.128 Dallas................. 53.. 33..15.....5... 71.172.144 St. Louis............. 55.. 30..17.....8... 68.135.132 Nashville............ 53.. 25..20.....8... 58.138.140 Colorado............ 55.. 27..24.....4... 58.149.152 Minnesota.......... 52.. 23..20.....9... 55.127.128 Winnipeg............ 52.. 23..26.....3... 49.136.152 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles....... 51.. 31..17.....3... 65.137.119 San Jose............ 51.. 27..20.....4... 58.149.139 Anaheim............ 51.. 25..19.....7... 57.115.123 Arizona.............. 52.. 24..22.....6... 54.139.162 Vancouver.......... 52.. 20..20...12... 52.124.145 Calgary.............. 51.. 23..25.....3... 49.135.150 Edmonton.......... 54.. 21..28.....5... 47.136.165 Monday’s Games NY Rangers 2, New Jersey 1 Pittsburgh 6, Anaheim 2 Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 1 Detroit 3, Florida 0 Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles at Boston, 7 p.m.

Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

NY Islanders at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at New Jersey, late Winnipeg at St. Louis, late Washington at Nashville, late Dallas at Minnesota, late San Jose at Chicago, late Vancouver at Colorado, late Toronto at Calgary, late Today’s Games Ottawa at Detroit, 7 p.m.

NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Arizona, 9:30 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Signed RHP Mat Latos to a one-year, $3 million contract.

DETROIT TIGERS—Signed RF J.D. Martinez to a two-year, $18.5 million contract.

SEATTLE MARINERS—Signed RHP Joel Peralta to a minor league contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Signed 3B Josh Donaldson to a two-year, $28.65 million contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—

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Agreed to terms with CF A.J. Pollock on a two-year, $10.25 million contract.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Signed 2B Brandon Hicks and RHP Chin-Hui Tsao to a minor league contract.

SAN DIEGO PADRES—Signed LF Skip Schumaker and RHP Seth Rosin to a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DETROIT PISTONS—Recalled PG Spencer Dinwiddie from Grand Rapids (NBADL).

HOUSTON ROCKETS—Recalled SG K.J. McDaniels and PF Donatas Motiejunas from Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS—Suspended PF Blake Griffin four games for hitting a staff member.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES—Recalled PF Jarell Martin from Iowa (NBADL).

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RUTGERS—Suspended F DeShawn Freeman indefinitely for not living up to the program’s student athlete code of conduct.

FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed DT Chas Alecxih, DB Marcus Ball, LB Brian Blechen, WR Damiere Byrd, DE Rakim Cox, C Reese Dismukes, DB Ras-I Dowling, and T David Foucault.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Cut QB Ryan Lindley. Named Andrew HayesStoker assistant to the head coach.

Named Jemal Singleton running backs coach. Named Joe Philbin assistant head coach and offensive line coach. Named Lee Hull wide receivers coach. Named Maurice Drayton assistant special teams coach.

Named Quadrian Banks conditioning and performance analyst.

LOS ANGELES RAMS—Signed QB Kain Colter.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Cut RB Montee Ball.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Cut WR Seantavius Jones.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Cut DB Nate Allen.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Cut RB Matthew Tucker.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Cut WR David Nelson. Signed G Cole Manhart.

TENNESSEE TITANS—Cut DB Michael Griffin.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SOUTH CAROLINA—Named Steve Spurrier special assistant to the president and athletic director.

STANFORD—Announced defensive line coach Randy Hart has retired.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES—Recalled C Tyler Gaudet from Springfield (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE—Placed RW Jack Skille on IR. EDMONTON OILERS—Assigned D Griffin Reinhart to Bakersfield (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS—Placed D Erik Gudbranson on IR. Recalled LW Garrett Wilson from Portland (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Activated LW Colin Wilson from injured reserve.

OTTAWA SENATORS—Acquired D Dion Phaneuf, RW Matt Frattin, C Ryan Rupert, Casey Bailey and D Cody Donaghey from the Toronto Maple Leafs for RW Tobias Lindberg, LW Milan Michalek, LW Colin Greening, D Jared Cowen and a 2017 second-round draft pick.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT TO REDEEM TO: 1. RES-GA GWINNETT, LLC 2. AVINGTON GLEN-THE ARBORS, INC. 3. GWINNETT COUNTY 4. GWINNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 5. STATE OF GEORGIA 6. ALL RESIDENTS/OCCUPANTS/TENANTS 7. ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Take notice that: The right to redeem the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 170 and 183, of the 5th District of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: BEING Lot 15, Block A, Avington Glen – The Arbors Subdivision (formerly Glenbrooke Cove), as per plat recorded in Plat Book 114, Pages 298-300, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records and last renewed at Plat Book 117, Pages 193-195, aforesaid records, which said plats, are incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Being known as 1058 Leybourne Cv. Also described in Deed Book 50228, Page 121 and known as Gwinnett County Tax ID: R5170136. will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 1st day of March, 2016. The tax deed for which this notice relates is dated the 3rd day of June, 2014. Said tax deed is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in Deed Book 53001 at page 244. This property may be redeemed at any time before the later of (1) 5:00 pm on March 1, 2016 or (2) 30 days after receipt of this notice. To redeem, you must pay the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: Andrew Desmond, Manager PFS Group LLC P.O. Box 1413 Stockbridge, GA 30281 ardesmond@aol.com 678-570-7163 9 2 8 - 3 0 8 3 6 8 , 1/27,2/4,11,18 NOTICE OF ELECTION OF GWINETT COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FEBRUARY 1, 2016 To all qualified voters in Gwinnett County: Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2016, a nonpartisan election will be held to elect 2 supervisor(s) from Gwinnett County in the Gwinett County Soil and Water Conservation District.

District Supervisors serve as unpaid state officials who represent their counties in support of soil and water conservation activities.

March 11, 2016, is the last day on which nominations for candidates for the election will be accepted. The signatures of at least 25 qualified electors of the county are required to nominate a candidate. Candidates must also be qualified electors of the county. Nominating petitions must be received in the office of the Gwinnett County Election Superintendent at 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA not later than 12:00 noon on March 11, 2016. Petitions may be obtained from the Conservation Commission at the address below, from the Commission’s website at www.gaswcc.org or from the Election Superintendent of Gwinnett County.

STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Brent L. Dykes, Executive Director 4310 Lexington Road P. O. Box 8024 Athens, GA 30603 928-311200, 2/10,17 THE CITY OF NORCROSS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held before the Norcross Mayor & Council on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers for the purpose of due process of the following: 1- Text Amendment for M-1, Light Industry District to allow automotive service and repair. 2- Public Hearing for SUP2016-0001, Use of property at 6855 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 2150, Norcross, GA 30071 as a church.

For further information please call the Community Development Department at 678-421-2067.

928-311868, 2/10,17 NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE 2013 Suzuki GSXR 1000 VIN: JS1GT78AXD2102194 License: Color: White Body Style: Motorcycle Abandoned on January 20, 2016 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above vehicles are presently located at 2090 Beaver Ruin Rd Suite 900, Norcross GA 30071; phone (770) 912-8013 in possession of Mastertech Auto Repair. Attempts to locate the owner has been unsuccessful. The vehicle is deemed abandoned under O.C.G.A. 40-11-2 and will be disposed of if not redeemed. The notice is given pursuant to Georgia law.

928-311207, 2/3,10 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT TO REDEEM TO: 1. PHILIP C. WALDRON 2. SOUTH STATE BANK, FKA COMMUNITY BANK AND TRUST 3. STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC FKA STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. 4. LAFARGE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. 5. CITY OF SUWANEE 6. CITY OF SUWANNEE WATER DEPARTMENT 7. GWINNETT COUNTY 8. STATE OF GEORGIA

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9. ALL RESIDENTS/OCCUPANTS/TENANTS 10. ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Take notice that: The right to redeem the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 237 of the 7th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia, and being 0.50 acres as set out on a plat of survey prepared for Ernest L. Brooks, Jr. by Thomas Woods & Associates dated April 12, 1988 and recorded at Plat Book 68, page 25B, Gwinnett County, Georgia Records.

Also known as Gwinnett County Map & Parcel R7237 027A. will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 1st day of March, 2016. The tax deed for which this notice relates is dated the 4th day of June, 2013.

Said tax deed is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in Deed Book 52385 at page 234.

This property may be redeemed at any time before the later of (1) 5:00 pm on March 1, 2016 (2) 30 days after you receive this notice.

To redeem, you must pay the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: Andrew Desmond, Manager PFS Group LLC P.O. Box 1413 Stockbridge, GA 30281 ardesmond@aol.com 678-570-7163 9 2 8 - 3 0 8 3 5 9 , 1/27,2/3,10,17

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 February 19th 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 2/19/2016 10:15AM STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: B022–Thornton, Kevin B040–Hamilton, Shannon B042–Felix, Somona C005–Elder, Nicole C007–Mckinnie, Angela C028–Porter, Denise D055–Williams, Keavin D062–Hamilton, Shannon E020–Billups, Fredrick E025–Watson, Jerome E056–Garrett, Marcus E070–Frost, David E074–Logan, Candace E088–Thomas, Robin F018–Newby, Ashleigh F026–Gayle, Marlon F046–Benford, Joseph F053–Watson, Jerome F064–Buckner, Elaine F068–Shah, Champak G018–Worrell, Camille G034–Diggs, Tameka G037–Martinez, Ruth 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 February and 10th day of February 2016 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201.

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

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MCCULLOUGH TOWING AUCTION LIST 4431 BUFORD HWY. NORCROSS, GA 30071 770-263-8483 FINDAUTOAUCTIONS. COM TOWATL.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 2016@ 1:00PM 1997 Acura 3.5 RL JH4KA9641VC014174 Audi A6 1999 WAUBA24B6XN006621 2003 Buell Lightning XB9S 4MZSX12J433453536 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3G5DA03EX5S564915 Cadillac deVille 1997 1G6KD54Y5VU269575 2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52E649110036 1998 Chevrolet C1500 1GCEC14W3WZ220352 1986 Chevrolet Monte 1G1GCarlo Z37GXGR170826 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AK55F467841661 1963 Chevrolet Impala 31847A232512 2007 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZS57F07F265266 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNEC13T6YJ166190 2004 Chrysler Sebring 1C3EL56T84N187674 Dodge Stratus 2004 1B3EL36XX4N256966 Ford Explorer 2000 1FMZU62X7YZC58494 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 1GTDC14K2PZ520412 Honda Accord 1997 1HGCD5663VA092945 2002 Honda Civic 1HGES26752L063856 1998 Honda Accord 1HGCG5648WA086713 1995 Honda Accord 1HGCD5630SA037774 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GW68N7XC639222 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R JKAEXMF147DA29557 1998 Mazda B2500 4F4YR16C6WTM19226 2003 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08T43W111794 2001 Nissan Pathfinder JN8DR09X81W572959 2006 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D26C223155 2005 Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D25N415873 2000 Pontiac Montana 1GMDX03E8YD118401 2004 Pontiac Bonneville 1G2HZ54Y44U228446 2002 Volkswagen Passat WVWRH63B32P444628 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 3VWCM21Y24M308644 929-311139, 2/3,10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCGA 40-11-2, MALL OF GEORGIA FORD, WILL HOLD AN AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S).

2004 FORD F250 1FTNX20PX4EB88528 1996 HONDA CIVIC DX 2HGEJ6525TH532510 WILL BE AUCTIONED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2016 AT 10 AM at 4525 NELSON BROGDON BLV BUFORD, GA 30518 -7304,05 929-311218, 2/3,10 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: AMG EAST, 4142 ARCADIA INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE LILBURN, GA 30047 (Yr/Make) 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 190E VIN# WDBDA34D0GF165193 THIS VEHICLE IS DEEMED ABANDONED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF IF NOT CLAIME BY THE LEGAL OWNER OR LIENHOLDER BY FEBRUARY 25, 2016 7394 770/554-7960 929-400085, 2/10,17 NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following motor vehicle advertised pursuant to O.C.G.A. Code Section 40-11-2, is being stored at: SHIELDS COLLISION & AUTO REPAIR, 2944 ROSEBUD RD LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 (Yr/Make) 2002 FORD EXPLORER VIN# 1FMZU73E922A77741 THIS VEHICLE IS DEEMED ABANDONED AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF IF NOT CLAIME BY THE LEGAL OWNER OR LIENHOLDER BY FEBRUARY 25, 2016 7298 770/554-7960 929-400083, 2/10,17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL CALLED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS FEBRUARY 26, 2016 AT 12:00 PM The City of Peachtree Corners Planning Commission will hold a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING at 12:00 pm on February 26, 2016.

This Meeting will be held at the City of Peachtree Corners City Hall, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. The purpose of this Meeting will be to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending and adopting the City of Peachtree Corners zoning ordinance and ratifying all prior amendments to same; to amend and adopt policies and procedures to be used by the Mayor and Council in calling and conducting hearings as required by O.C.G.A. Sect. 36-66-4; to amend and adopt a zoning map for the City of Peachtree Corners and ratifying all prior amendments to same; and to amend and adopt the sign ordinance. All meetings are open to the public.

Kym Chereck, City Clerk City of Peachtree Corners This item will also be considered by the City of Peachtree Corners City Council at City Hall beginning at 4:00 pm on February 28, 2016.

KYM CHERECK, CITY CLERK CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS 934-400062, 2/10 PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS FEBRUARY 28, 2016 AT 4:00 PM The Mayor and Council of the City of Peachtree Corners will hold a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING at 4:00 pm on February 28, 2016.

This Meeting will be held at the City of Peachtree Corners City Hall, 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. The purpose of this Special Called Meeting will be to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending and adopting the City of Peachtree Corners zoning ordinance and ratifying all prior amendments to same; to amend and adopt policies and procedures to be used by the Mayor and Council in calling and conducting hearings as required

by O.C.G.A. Sect. 36-66-4; to amend and adopt a zoning map for the City of Peachtree Corners and ratifying all prior amendments to same; and to amend and adopt the sign ordinance. All meetings are open to the public.

Kym Chereck, City Clerk City of Peachtree Corners 934-400068, 2/10 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GWINNETT COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AND THE OFFICAL GWINNETT COUNTY ZONING MAP, AS STATED ABOVE. UDOA2016-00002–AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2: LAND USE AND ZONING; AND THE APPENDIX; TO CREATE A NEW OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT TO BE ENTITLED: VENTURE DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT; TO REVISE EXISITNG SECTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW OVERLAY DISTRICT; AND

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TO ADOPT THE OFFICAL VENTURE DRIVE REDEVEOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT MAP. SUBSEQUENTLY, GWINNETT COUNTY IS ALSO SEEKING TO AMEND ITS OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE VENTURE DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT, APPLYING THE ZONING TO OVERLAY PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY PLEASANT HILL ROAD, SATELLITE BOULEVARD, STEVE BOULEVARD REYNOLDS AND INTERSTATE 85. THESE PROPERTIES ARE PRESENTLY ZONED C-2, O-I AND RM-24. EACH AFFECTED PARCEL WILL BE REZONED TO RETAIN ITS PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION, PLUS THE ADDITION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGNATION. COPIES OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT AND THE PROPOSED OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT MAP 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. 934-312323, 2/10

A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A RECREATIONAL FACILITY (OUTDOOR), DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 077 PARCEL 006F, 1800 BLOCK OF POUNDS ROAD, 5.59 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/ HOWARD RZR2016-00003–APPLICANT: CHARLES ALFORD; OWNER: JAMES A. ALFORD, JR.; R-100 TO R-60; SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 016 PARCELS 010 & 189; 500 BLOCK OF BETHESDA SCHOOL ROAD; 2800 BLOCK OF SADDLETOP WAY; 10.20 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2016-00013 – APPLICANT: ERNESTO CARDENAS; OWNER: GENE SMITH; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN M-1 ZONING DISTRICT FOR TRUCK REPAIR; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 028 PARCEL 005; 900 BLOCK OF BUFORD DRIVE; 2.01 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD CIC2016-00005 – APPLICANT: AMAZING LUXURY CARS; OWNER: ALEX ROMAN; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS TO ALLOW AUTOMOBILE SERVICE; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 052 PARCEL 001; 3500 BLOCK OF STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY; 2100 BLOCK OF PARKWOOD ROAD; 2.48 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/HUNTER CIC2016-00006 – APPLICANT: QUIKTRIP CORPORATION; OWNER: TRIFORM, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS TO ALTER LANDSCAPE STRIP, LIGHTING, TREATARCHITECTURAL MENTS, SIGNAGE AND PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 079 PARCEL 025; 2500 BLOCK OF SATELLITE BOULEVARD; 2000 BLOCK OF BOGGS ROAD; 2.26 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS CIC2016-00007 – APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES; OWNERS: NICOLE HIGGINS, TERRY & HOPE SMYLY, MICHAEL & JENNIFER GAULTNEY; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS TO ALLOW ENTRANCE ONTO AUSTIN GARNER ROAD; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 337 PARCELS 013, 014 & 023; 900 BLOCK OF RIVERSIDE ROAD; 5700 BLOCK OF AUSTIN GARNER ROAD; 15.95 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS RZR2016-00004–APPLICANT: TAYLOR MORRISON OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: EDA PROPERTY INVESTORS, LLC; R-75 TO TND; TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 261 PARCEL 038; 2800 BLOCK OF WOODRUFF DRIVE; 0.60 ACRE. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS CIC2016-00008 – APPLICANT: TAYLOR MORRISON OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: TAYLOR MORRISON OF GEORGIA, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REVISE SITE LAYOUT AND INCREASE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY (FROM 139 UNITS TO 152 UNITS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 261 PARCELS 001, 001A, 001B, 006, 008, 012, 037, 039 & 040; DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 261A PARCELS 023, 024, 025A, 026, 030, 034, 038, 042, 066, 078, 084, 086; 28002900 BLOCK OF PLEASANT HILL ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF WOODBERRY DRIVE; 28002900 BLOCK OF PINEVIEW STREET; 3600-3700 BLOCK OF SUNSET STREET; 28002900 BLOCK OF WOODSTAR COURT; 2800 BLOCK OF WOODRUFF DRIVE; 24.40 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS CIC2016-00009 – APPLICANT: MELIANN ENTERPRISE, INC.; OWNER: NINA PUNTKATTALEE; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REMOVE OUTDOOR RESTRICTION; STORAGE DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 195 PARCEL 196; 2000 BLOCK OF CENTER PLACE; 1.81 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD CIC2016-00010 – APPLICANT: MAHAFFEY, PICKENS, TUCKER, LLP; OWNER: PARAN HOMES OF HERITAGE POINTE, LLC; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REMOVE FOUR-SIDED MASONRY REQUIREMENT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 015 PARCELS 097, 111, 112, 114 THRU 143 & 145 THRU 156; 2200 BLOCK OF CEDARS ROAD; 1100-1200 BLOCK OF PROGRESS INDUSTRIAL BLVD.; 900 BLOCK OF PROGRESS COURT; 19.57 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD SUP2016-00016 – APPLICANT: NATASHA ALSTON; OWNERS: PAUL & NATASHA ALSTON; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN R-75 ZONING DISTRICT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (HAIR SALON) (RENEWAL); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 238 PARCEL 010; 4200 BLOCK OF OLD NORCROSS ROAD; 0.77 ACRE. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS CIC2016-00011 – APPLICANT: GC-RELIANT HOMES, LLC; OWNER: GASG LOT ACQUISITION FUND IV, L.P.; CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING TO REDUCE MASONRY ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS AND REDUCE SETBACKS AND BUFFERS; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 344 PARCELS 015 & 083 THRU 154; 2600 BLOCK OF BERRY HALL ROAD; 60.15 ACRES. DISTRICT 3/ HUNTER RZC2016-00007–APPLICANT: JBW INVESTMENTS, LLC; OWNER: RONNIE F. PLUNKETT; M-1 & R-100 TO O-I; RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (INDEPENDENT LIVING); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 218 PARCELS 004 & 053; 1700 BLOCK OF PLUNKETTS ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE; 5.92 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS SUP2016-00017 – APPLICANT: JBW INVESTMENTS, LLC; OWNER: RONNIE F. PLUNKETT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (INDEPENDENT LIVING); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 218 PARCELS 004 & 053; 1700 BLOCK OF PLUNKETTS ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE; 5.92 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS SUP2016-00021 – APPLICANT: JBW INVESTMENTS, LLC; OWNER: RONNIE F. PLUNKETT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN O-I (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A BUILDING HEIGHT INCREASE TO FOUR STORIES (70 FEET); D

FOUR STORIES (70 FEET); DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 218 PARCELS 004 & 053; 1700 BLOCK OF PLUNKETTS ROAD; 3700 BLOCK OF BLUE RIDGE DRIVE; 5.92 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/BROOKS P&D PC/BOC 3-2 & 3-22 934-312362, 2/10

GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING RECHANGE-INZONING, CONDITIONS, 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. SUP2015-00026 – APDEVELOPMENT PLICANT: PLANNING & ENGINEERING; OWNER: JAMES DAVENPORT; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN C-2 & M-1 ZONING DISTRICTS FOR A TRUCK STORAGE LOT; DISTRICT 7 LAND LOT 076 PARCELS 002 & 029; 1600 BLOCK OF BOGGS ROAD; 2500 BLOCK OF BRECKINRIDGE BOULEVARD; 5.11 ACRES. DISTRICT 1/ BROOKS RZC2016-00001–APPLICANT: SOFRAN PARTNERS, LLC.; OWNER: L&T PROPERTIES GROUP, LLC AND MASTER’S SERVICE INC.; R-100 TO C-2; GROCERY STORE AND SHOPPING CENTER (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 235 PARCEL 001 AND DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 214 PARCEL 030; 900-1000 BLOCKS OF MARTINS CHAPEL ROAD; 900 BLOCK OF BRAMLETT SHOALS CONNECTOR; 1600 BLOCK OF SUGARLOAF PARKWAY; 35.34 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD RZC2016-00004–APPLICANT: ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: TENANTS IN COMMON–IAN M. SMITH, AGENT, KNIGHTSWOOD, INC.; C-3 TO M-1; MAINTENANCE SHOP (RENTAL FLEET); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 198 PARCEL 055; 1700 BLOCK OF JEURGENS COURT; 5300 BLOCK OF GOSHEN SPRINGS ROAD; 23.55 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/ HOWARD SUP2016-00010 – APPLICANT: ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF GEORGIA, LLC; OWNER: TENANTS IN COMMON–IAN M. SMITH, AGENT, KNIGHTSWOOD, INC.; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AN M-1 (PROPOSED) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A MAINTENANCE SHOP (RENTAL FLEET); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 198 PARCEL 055; 1700 BLOCK OF JEURGENS COURT; 5300 BLOCK OF GOSHEN SPRINGS ROAD; 23.55 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD SUP2016-00011 – APPLICANT: INGRAM INVESTMENTS, INC.; OWNER: LAWRENCEVILLE RA, LLC; FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-2 ZONING DISTRICT FOR FIREWORKS SALES; DISTRICT 5 LAND LOT 079 PARCEL 114; 1500 BLOCK OF LAWRENCEVILLE HIGHWAY; 4100 BLOCK OF SUGARLOAF PARKWAY; 1.52 ACRES. DISTRICT 4/HEARD P&D PC TBL 3-2 934-400038, 2/10 GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. GWINNETT COUNTY JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER AUDITORIUM 75 LANGLEY DRIVE LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 THE FOLLOWING REZONING, CHANGE-INCONDITION, 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. RZC2016-00006–APPLICANT: KEITH D. LAWRENCE; OWNER: GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MINISTRIES; R-100 TO C-2; RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GYM) (REDUCTION IN BUFFERS); DISTRICT 6 LAND LOT 077 PARCEL 006F; 1800 BLOCK OF POUNDS ROAD; 5.59 ACRES. DISTRICT 2/HOWARD SUP2016-00020–APPLICANT: KEITH D. LAWRENCE, OWNER: GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MINISTRIES, FOR A

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G-Braves Job Fair and Professional Sports Catering • Tuesday February 9th - 5pm-8pm • Thursday February 11th - 5pm-8pm • Saturday February 13th - 9am-2pm @ Coolray Field.

F/T Sr. Software Engineer III responsible for designing & developing device drivers, library, & applications in firmware; bringing-up hardware, port boot support package & performing platform initializations. Must have Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or Computer Science or related field & 5 yrs. of exp. In software development. Experience must have been progressive & have included IPMI, 12C, Assembly, C, Linux, Linux Kernel, RDP, RFX, & IPMI Tool.

Drug/background screen req’d. Resumes to: Srivatsan Ramachandran, American Megatrends Inc., 5555 Oakbrook Pkwy, Bldg.

200, Norcross, GA 30093, or email srivatsanr@ami.com.

FULL TIME

FULL TIME

EXECUTIVE

DISPATCHER Local distribution company is seeking a FT Dispatcher.

Duties include the following: · Coordinate/plan daily loads with available capacity to maximize customer service and productivity while minimizing expenses · Assign loads to drivers and ensure compliance, safety, and on-time delivery · Create and publish the daily load plan schedule. · Update dispatch reports with daily activities and metrics · Ensure on-time service via the driver check calls. · Communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively to internal and external customers · Report performance metrics and concerns to management as required · Follow all required safety policies and procedures. · Ability and willingness to answer calls when needed outside of work hours.

The ideal candidate must be detailed oriented, possess excellent communication skills and at least 2 years of experience.

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must have a firm understanding of DOT Hours of Service regulations.

Preferred Qualifications: · Bachelor Degree in Logistics/ Transportation or relevant experience · Experience in truckload dispatching (a must) · Advanced computer skills (MS Office, AS400, TMS, etc) · Experience using load boards and backhaul planning We offer a competitive benefits package which, includes a base salary, health / dental / disability / life / accident insurance, 401K, personal days, holidays, vacation, etc. Qualified candidates please submit your resume in person at 1001 Cherry Drive Suite 300 Braselton, GA 30517 or email to HR@tran-south.com **Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to contact those applicants whose experience and background best match our requirements.**

The Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America has an immediate opening for a

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE position in Gwinnett County.

Responsibilities incl. event planning, marfundraising, keting, & public speaking. A Degree Bachelor’s is required. Starting salary is $36,000 per year, plus an auto allowance & benefits.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Northeast Georgia Council, P.O. Box 399, Jefferson, Ga 30549 or email to nega. humanresources@ gmail.com LPN OFFICE NURSE Psychiatric Practice in Snellville is seeking an LPN office nurse.

Requires phone contact with patients and medication refills.

Prefer someone with previous psychiatric experience. Salary and benefits. Please fax your resume to cpgresume@gmail. com, no phone calls please.

FULL TIME HVAC DISPATCHER/ RECEPTIONIST EXP Dispatcher/ Receptionist Needed for HVAC Company.

Computer skills a must, needs to be able to control 6 incoming phone lines, fast paced environment. Full benefits, a drug & smoke-free company.

HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS Progressive Atlanta/ Monroe Company seeking experienced residential and light commercial Service Technicians with at least 5 years experience. Must posses superior technical and people skills. Certifications, tools and a good driving record required. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

Only qualified candidates should apply by faxing, 770-207-8999 or emailing, snellair@ windstream.net, their resume to Recruiting Manager.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT For Doctor’s Office In Gwinnett. Fax resume to: 770-962-1566 or 770-414-4091

The City of Dacula is now accepting applications for a full time

City Planner

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall administration of Planning & Development functions for the City of Dacula.

MAJOR DUTIES: Reviews plans for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations and reviews applicable legal documents. Consults and assists contractors, engineers, attorneys, other government agencies, and the general public on interpreting ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolves related problems. Receives and reviews applications for zoning, land use, permits and approves or routes applications to appropriate personnel. Assembles maps, plans, and related data needed for plan review and assists co-workers in performing related research. Receives and routes building plans to appropriate personnel based upon type and expertise. Enters plan and permit data and coordinates related activities with co-workers. Performs onsite inspections of proposed and on-going plans to gather information and determine compliance.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Effective customer service in interacting with the public is critical and the ability to exercise good judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a combination of experience and education to satisfy the requirement. One year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Prior experience in government work is highly desirable Salary is negotiable depending on experience. The City offers an excellent benefit package. Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Please submit a resume with three (3) work related references and complete a City of Dacula Job Application form.

Job applications can be submitted by email daculacityhall@daculaga.gov, or in person at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, Dacula, Ga 30019 or mailed to P.O. Box 400 Dacula Georgia 30019.

Applicants must submit to a drivers license background check.

The City of Dacula complies with all E-Verify immigration laws and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

A full job description can be obtained by sending an email to daculacityhall@daculaga.gov.

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25 Temp. FT Landscape/Groundskeepers. 3/15/201610/15/2016. All applicants must be willing/qualified, to perform work described in this ad; available for entire period specified. Begin Suwanee, Gwinnett County, GA Transport provided, designated locale to job site: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA.. duties: maintain grounds of industrial/commercial, public/private property such as:roadways, multi-family housing, parks: cut grass, using walking/riding mowers, trim hedges/edges around walks/flowerbeds, using hedge trimmers/clippers/edging tools. Prune shrubs/ trees to shape/improve growth, using shears/ hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. planting grass, flower/trees/shrubs, water lawn and foliage other duties per OES/SOC 37-3011 and other related duties as per 37-3011 onetonline. org.. OJT Possible daily/wkly hrs: 7:00am-3:30pm; 35-40+. M-F. Possible weekend/holiday work. Variable weather conditions apply; hrs may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime/OT. Employer will comply w/ applicable Federal, State, local laws pertaining to OT. Must walk substantially (up to 15 miles daily), also stoop, bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) through rough terrain (non-trail). $12.39/hr OT $18.59/ hr Deductions reqd by law will be made by employer.

Use/maintenance of employer provided tools/equip./ supplies at no cost/deposit. Based on Employer’s discretion/cost, Worker may have random drug, alcohol testing during employment; testing positive or refusal to abide equals dismissal. Will provide/pay cost of worker return transport, subsistence from worksite to place from which worker departed to work for employer if worker completes period of employment or dismissed from employment before end of work period above.

Will reimburse by check: transport/subsistence cost from place from which worker has come to work for employer. This ad, including its wage & working terms & conditions, is contingent upon prevailing U.S. immigration law, including Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security regulations. If any such prevailing law or portion thereof is rescinded, superseded, vacated, or substantially modified, then the parties will re-negotiate in good faith any affected term. To apply: send resume/application w/contact info to Davis Landscape Group of Georgia, LLC, Email: jobs@davis-landscape.com or Fax: 7707819758 -ORGwinnett Career Center, 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 160, Norcross, GA 30071-3328 Job Order #:8367875

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR • LPN and RN’s needed days and evening for charge nurse positions • C.N.A.’s needed days and evenings • Admission and Marketing.

Long term Admission & Marketingexp. pref. M - F, some weekends may be reqd.

• Maintenance Director. Exp. in long term care & regulations pref.

M - F, some weekends may be reqd. & on call.

APPLY IN PERSON: 4595 Cantrell Rd. Flowery Branch Email Resumes to:

Immediate Openings If you are interested in working for an energetic team and A fast paced environment Rockdale Healthcare Center Is Seeking Applicants for

Experienced Food Service Director, Chefs, Servers, Dietary Aides RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s Please Email Resume to agrace@rockdalehc. com or ycolbert@ rockdalehc.com Or apply within @ 1510 Renaissance Drive NE Conyers, GA 30012

AVIATION GRADS work with JetBlue, Boeing, NASA and others start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 873-4120. www.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CAREER Can You Dig IT? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We offer training and certifications running bulldozers, backhoes and excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-3626497.

WERNER ENTERPRISES wants YOU! Great Pay, Home-time, Benefits, & New Equipment! Need your CDL? 3-4 wk training avail!

Don’t wait, call Career Trucker to get started!

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770-780-9786 FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE

MONROE, GA 30655

COVINGTON 2 Cemetery Plots (Side By Side) Section D, Lot # 391 @ Lawnwood Memorial Park, $1,895 each. 770-787-7097

COVINGTON, GA 30014

2.18 ACRES LAKE WALTON ESTATES! 6219 WATERS EDGE DRIVE All Brick, Executive Home In One Of Walton County’s Exclusive, Gated Communities Sits Across From Neighborhood Amenities On 2.18 Acres FULL FINISHED BASEMENT 4BR/4.5BA $579,900 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

COMMERCIAL LOT! 1190 W Spring St. Commercial Lot Zoned M-1 Unlimited Uses .87 Acres $475,000• EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com MONROE, GA 30656

37.13 ACRES 1155 Jim Daws Rd Great 37.132 Acre Tract Zoned A-2, With Nice Hardwoods & Pines. Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home $242,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HOUSES FOR RENT

DACULA - Small, basic 2BR duplex. Wooded lot, stove, fridge. No pet over 7 lbs. Good job & references. $550/mo.

770-925-2127

GWINNETT, BUFORD Near Mall of GA. 5BR/3.5BA, S/T, Ivy Green Subd. Fplc., dbl. gar., 3,233 sq. ft. $1700/mo. + dep.

678-227-4405

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

Starting @ $900/mo.

B.C. PROPERTIES 770-446-1550 770-995-8828 MOBILE HOMES & LOTS FOR RENT

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BACK ON MARKET! PEMCO HUD HOME #105-734948 5369 Rabbit Farm Rd. 3BR/1.5BA, Full Unfinished Basement • $121,000 INSURED W/ ESCROW • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR SALE

32.53 ACRES BRING OFFERS! JIM DAWS ROAD Great 32.53 +/Acre Tract Zoned A-2 Perfect For Livestock, Farming, Hunting, Or Build Your Dream Home. Property has a 20 Foot Easement For Access. $211,445 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com LAKE/RIVER/COASTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE OXFORD, GA 30054

GWINNETT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES

LINERS PUBLICATION DAY Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

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

MONROE, GA 30655 WONDERFUL INVESTMENT! 404 E. CHURCH STREET Multi-Family Property With 2BR/2BA On One Side and 1BR/1BA On The Other Side. $139,900. EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com FARMS, LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE CONYERS, GA 30094

DISPLAY ADS PUBLICATION DAY Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday

BEAUTIFUL LAKE LOT! 405 St. Regis Dr. Beautiful 2.76 Acre Lake Lot In The Prestigious St. Regis Neighborhood In Oxford,Ga. Heavily Wooded With Gorgeous Views Of The Lake $48,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

BARROW-AUBURN 1-2-3 BEDROOMS IN MOBILE Home COMMUNITY. RENT starting at $100/week.

Large Lots.

770-513-3151 ROOMMATE WANTED /ROOM FOR RENT

To place a Classified ad please call

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REDUCED! 3604 Sand Hill Dr. Imagine Your Dream Home Here & You Sitting In Your Sunroom Overlooking The 8Th Fairway Of Honey Creek Golf Course While Sipping Your Morning Coffee $22,000 • EHO Peters Realty Professionals 770-466-2885 www.petersrealtyprofessionals.com

SOUTH CAROLINA, LAKE KEOWEE Waterfront Cottages Gated, Luxury Amenities! Lodge, Pool, Fitness Center, Boat Slips & more.

Other New & Resale Cottages From $130’s to $299’s!

1-888-663-1133 www.backwaterlanding. com Office Hours: Fri 8:30-4:00 Sat & Sun By Appointment Only

GARAGE SALES BUFORD FRI/SAT/ SUN 2/12-2/14, 9-5: Nice complete estate sale at 3535 Rivers End Place. Lots of new/vintage furn/decor/clocks/ tools/hunting rifles/gun cabinet/taxidermy/collectibles/vintage vinyl & much more! Cash & all cards accepted.

Experienced Tree Work 20+ Years All Phases of Tree Work

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Tree Removal Prunning Stump Grinding Wood Chipper

References Available

• Any Lawn Work!

If it’s in your yard, we do it!

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

Call 706-525-1881 or 904-874-1809

Free Estimate!

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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 For a FREE Estimate

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404.886.3587

404-399-7402

Established 1989

VEHICLES CHRYSLER PACIFICA, 2006. Touring. One elderly owner. Loaded, like new, 3rd seat.

Garage kept. 108k mi. $5995. 770-616-7399

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

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

Dishwasher $100 & up. Different colors.

Del/1 yr warr.

Tim 404-205-2222 Hotpoint Refrigerator Side by side. $350.

Kitchen-Aide flat top stove. $150. Magic Chef Built In Microwave, 2010. $150.

All beige. 678-377-5176

DODGE RAM, 2004 2500 HD 4x4, 18k mi. single cab, vinyl int.

Long bed tow package, work truck. $11,000 OBO. 770-490-3265

HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL HERITAGE, 2013, 2 Tone, dark blue / silver, exc. cond., 1800 mi., garage kept. $10,000. Helmets incl.

770-744-8273

Find Over

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FORD EDGE LIMITED, 2008 Cashmere, Stk#FBC28888A $13,999 800-PREOWNED

• Motorcycles • Bicycles • Computers • Office Furniture

COMMERCIAL RENTALS ALPHARETTA, GA FOR LEASE 1000 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE. Off Hwy 9.

Available Feb. 1st.

(678)624-0202

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

• Home Furnishings

FIREWOOD

FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD GOODS DINING ROOM SUITE, 6 chair, $400; Lots of misc. household furniture, call for pricing & details. 706-318-6794, Conyers area.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 – Make & Save Money with your own badmill. – Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship!

FREE INFO/DVD: www. norwoodSawmills.com PETS/LIVESTOCK

DOGS

LAWRENCEVILLE Room for Rent $525 / mo. Sugarloaf Mills area. Near Gwinnett Transit. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for student & others.

678-825-2656 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC Ready to go January 28. AKC German Shepherd pups-Black / Black Sable. Parents on site.

Working lines.Hannes Vom Spadener Holz.

1st shots and worming. $800. 770-316-4110 Commerce.

OTHER ANIMALS HORSE & TACK AUCTION ALSO GENERAL MERCHANDISE Sat., Feb. 13, 5pm Pony Express Stock Yard, 1852 Hwy 11 South, Covington, Ga. 30014. For Information 704-434-6389 or 704-473-8715

JAGUAR XJ6, 1997 VANDEN PLAS SEDAN. 82K One owner miles. This car is the best you will ever find. It looks and drives like new. Gold with tan leather that is close to perfect. Inlaid picnic tables etc. are perfect.

You will never find another this good. Sold for over $64,000 new.

It is fabulous and only $5950.

Call 770-873-2627

WANTED FOR RENT

LOST KITTY. REWARD! Smokey gray female Maine Coon mix, “Prissy.”Last seen on Plunketts Road, Buford Pls call 770-365-7998

WANTED TO RENT

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Single Male, 69, clean, quiet, non-smoker seeking clean, odor free room(s), or efficiency apartment with full bathroom that only I will be using and cleaning. Unrestricted kitchen and laundry machine usage - A Must. No drugs, drunks or drama. Larry, 470-248-5275. Handyman in All Construction Trades.

NOTICES DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT children $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement.

SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888733-7165, 24/7

• Appliances • Stereo Systems • Baby Furniture • Yard Sets • Antiques & Collectibles • Memorabilia • Pets

JAGUAR XJS, 1995.

79,300 MILES. TWO OWNER GA CONVERTABLE. Great Car Fax with extensive records. British racing green. The paint is like new with super tan leather and trim.

This car is as nice as you can find. This Jag is fabulous, rare, fast appreciating and drives great. Only $11,900.

Call 770-882-4605

MERCEDES 560 SL, 1986 CONVERTIBLE Low miles, super buy on investment car. Fabulous black with burgundy leather and two tops. Babied, exceptional and beautiful. Drives great- 135 MPH. Yet luxury and high quality. Drive and watch it go up in price.

Cost $48,000 new.

The best car built in the 1980’s. NADA and Hagerty Classic Car Value Guide appraises them at $20,00040,000. The best you can find and selling way under the market at only $14,700.

Call 770-882-4605

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

SERENITY LAWN CARE

MOTORCYCLES

$85 full truck load delivered. Camping firewood avail.

Call 770-560-3604.

GWINNETT DUPLEXES

LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

MIKE’S TREE SERVICE

FIREWOOD APTS/DUP/CONDOS/ T’HOMES FOR RENT

2 Communities!

MONROE, GA 30656

LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE

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770-962-7355 MERCEDES 560 SL, 1987.

60,400 MILES, TWO OWNER SOUTHERN CAR. Gorgeous red with tan leather. Highest score possible on auto check.

Babied, gorgeous and appreciating rapidly in price. Hagerty old car value guide and NADA value $23,000$65,000. Drives super and selling far under other low miles 560s at only $16,900.

Call 770-899-5856

MISCELLANEOUS

TOYOTA CAMRY WANTED $1000 AVAILABLE. Call 678-414-3796.